[19:04] Well, I think everyone who's going to be here is here, so let's get into uniform, shall we? :) [19:04] * Jester is now known as RAGC_LoraKor [19:05] Captain, whenever you're ready. :) [19:05] * Kari is now known as LCS2_Ma`Aru [19:05] LCARS, let's roll! [19:05] * CoroLCARS =/\= CPCO_Daren has called: ATTENTION ON DECK =/\= [19:05] * CoroLCARS changes topic to '=/\= U.S.S. Coronado, NCC-97901... http://www.jestertrek.com/coro2400/ =/\= Sim in progress! =-= 30 Aug 2002 was Coronado's FIVE year anniversary! Huzzah! Welcome to Coronado Year SIX!' [19:05] * CoroLCARS sets mode: +m [19:05] ::attn:: [19:05] ::attn:: [19:05] * CRXO_Smith pops sharply to attention. [19:05] ::attn:: [19:05] ::attn:: [19:05] ::attn:: [19:05] ::attn:: [19:05] ::attn:: [19:05] ::attn:: [19:05] ::Attn:: [19:05] OK, first off: #uss-coronado-ooc [19:05] ::Attn:: [19:05] With that said, welcome, everyone! And happy Veteran's Day to those of us in the U.S. Not sure if Canada celebrates Veteran's Day or not. [19:06] * Sonya (zunite@12a06a62.10acf436.reshalls.umn.edu) has joined #uss-coronado [19:06] * CoroLCARS sets mode: +v Sonya [19:06] Rememberance Day. [19:06] Same thing. ;-) [19:06] * DJ_Andrea (~wildmercu@53886e8.16190e58.na.21stcentury.net) has joined #uss-coronado [19:06] * DJ_Andrea is now known as ObsAndrea [19:06] ::attn:: <> [19:06] * Sonya is now known as LCEN_Oswald [19:07] Excellent. :) It's only fitting that Coronado recognize this particular holiday, since we're named after an active-duty warship in the United States Navy. :) So, if you haven't done so already, please take some time out of your day at some point today to send a silent thank you out to those in the Armed Services of our respective countries. [19:07] With that said, here's tonight's briefing: [19:07] =Sim Briefing!= Please type "ack" after you've read it... [19:07] Stardate 240211.11: "S'pht'kr", Part 2, by Jester. [19:07] * Ariela (~Cute@306c6d51.3231975e.client2.attbi.com) has joined #uss-coronado [19:07] ::get in silence for a min... while reading:: [19:07] SUMMARY: Difficult choices. Unexpected supporters arrive. [19:07] We have "returned" from the alternate universe -- assuming we were ever gone -- to find that some have very strong memories of what happened in it, and some have little or no memory of it. Even those that do remember speak of it almost as a dream remembered on waking: a weak memory, and fading. [19:07] It has been a little over a week since the incident, and explorations of Xanadu are once again progressing normally. We have been ordered to remain in or near the facility, and reinforcements have arrived. In the meantime, we have learned the basics of operating the Jjaro Catapult. [19:07] * Ariela is now known as ObsAriela [19:07] The Catapult -- essentially an extra-large version of an Apori rift-gate -- allows travel to any destination in the universe... but we only have sufficient power to operate it once. Though this technology could be used to get us home, in the alternate universe, it was used to destroy the Pfhor... [19:07] ack [19:07] ack [19:07] Briefing complete. [19:08] ack [19:08] ack [19:08] "ack" [19:08] ack [19:08] ack [19:08] ack [19:08] <> [19:08] ack [19:08] ack [19:08] ack [19:08] ack! [19:08] ack [19:08] ack [19:08] ACK [19:09] Before we get rolling and as you are composing any questions you may have, I want to get a little closer to being caught up with the recognitions that I've been getting a little behind on. ;) [19:09] Major Jacob Prescot, Lt. Commander Isamu Dyson, step forward! :) [19:09] ::steps forward and salutes:: [19:10] ::looks around a bit and steps forward:: [19:10] On Coronado, the Starfleet Service Medal is handled a bit differently than aboard other commands. One receives the base Starfleet Service Medal at ~50 points (about 25 sims), the Bronze cluster at 150 points (about 75 sims) and the Silver Cluster at 250 points (125 sims). This recognizes service as a single character no matter what position aboard you choose to hold. [19:11] Gentlemen, it is my pleasure to inform both of you that you have both qualified for the Bronze Cluster. The notation will be added to both of your records. Congratulations! :) [19:11] ::applaudes:: [19:11] ::applauds wildly:: [19:11] ::salutes:: thank you sir! [19:11] ::Claps:: [19:11] ::nods approvingly:: [19:11] ::claps:: [19:11] ::grins and claps:: [19:11] ::claps:: [19:11] ::accepts and attaches it onto his award pin and salutes:: thank you SIR [19:11] ::applauds:: [19:12] ::Claps:: [19:12] ::steps back into formation:: [19:12] ::claps:: [19:12] Lt. Commander Dyson, not so fast. ;) It is my further pleasure to inform you that you have also qualified for the Meritorious Service Ribbon. This represents six or more months of service in any position, conducting your duties in superior fashion. My records for your character are incomplete, but in my opinion, you've more than qualified for this recognition as well. [19:12] ::moves back into line:: [19:12] Congratulations, Commander. :) [19:12] ::Steps forward and salutes again:: [19:12] ::giggles at attn:: [19:13] ::claps:: [19:13] ::clapclapclaps:: [19:13] ::claps:: [19:13] ::Claps:: [19:13] Sir thank you sir! [19:13] ::applauds:: [19:13] ::Claps:: [19:13] ::accepts and steps back:: [19:13] Lieutenant Skylooker, step forward. :) [19:14] ::smile and step foward:: SIR! [19:14] Lieutenant, you were called away before I could complete this recognition, but based on your character plots and subplots over the last six weeks, I hereby recognize you with the Starfleet Commendation, and strongly encourage you to continue developing your character. :) [19:14] (Called away last week, even.) [19:14] Congratulations, Lieutenant, and keep it up! [19:14] ::applauds:: [19:14] * Susan (smile@654d39d.1d2128.64.snet.net) has joined #uss-coronado [19:14] ::claps:: [19:15] ::nods and smiles:: [19:15] ::applauds:: [19:15] ::applauds:: [19:15] ::nods:: Thanks sir. ::but was thinking about something else.:: [19:15] ::applauds!!:: [19:15] * Susan is now known as ObsSusan [19:15] ::Clasp:: [19:16] ::return in ranks, while looking at both his uniform and commendation:: [19:16] Finally, I have two recognitions specific to the recent alternate universe plot. Before running the plot, I secretly decided to "dump on" one Coronado officer -- essentially throwing this person into a very unexpected situation to see how this person could handle it. [19:16] I further decided beforehand that I was going to keep an eye on character play, and recognize the three people whom I personally felt did the best job of role-playing their "alternates." [19:17] * CRXO_Smith thinks about how he was blown out into space twice and how that should have affected his score on that count. :-p [19:17] Not that everyone didn't do an excellent job with this set of sims -- I was very impressed. Frankly, I was a little worried that this thing could go over like a big smelly bomb. Everyone did a great job, but in the end, I had to choose. [19:17] And the three officers that I'm choosing to recognize are: [19:17] Lt. Commander Kari'asa Ma'aru [19:17] Lt. Commander (nee Commander) Zunite Oswald [19:17] Lt. Commander Kyle Marcy [19:18] ::blinks:: [19:18] ::claps:: [19:18] ::applauds:: [19:18] The three of you are hereby recognized with the Fleet Achievement Medal for your efforts. Congratulations! :) [19:18] ::smiles:: Good job, you three. :) [19:18] ::claps:: [19:18] ::claps:: [19:18] ::applauds:: [19:18] ::nod:: Thankyou, sir [19:18] ::applauds:: [19:18] ::applauds:: [19:18] WTG guy and dolls! ;) [19:18] ::applauds:: [19:18] ::claps:: [19:18] ::blinks again:: thank you, sir.. [19:18] ::smiles at the captian:: you got it right I was born a commander =) Thank you Mr. Admiral man.. [19:19] Again, everyone did a great job, but I think those three really went out of their way to make sure their alternates were different people with different likes/dislikes/etc. I was intrigued, and I encourage everyone to reread the logs of those sims to get a flavor for it. :) [19:19] Finally, as I said, I secretly decided ahead of time to throw someone into the lava pool to see how they could handle it. [19:19] I'm pleased to report that Commander Sieven Drexler, aka "Coronado's other Commanding Officer" did me proud. ;) [19:19] Commander, step forward. [19:19] ::grins:: [19:19] ::chuckles and steps forward:: [19:20] Commander, I hereby recognize you with the Bronze Star for Valor for exceeding bravery under enormous pressure. ;) [19:20] Congratulations, Commander! :)( [19:20] ::applauds heartily:: [19:20] ::clapclalclapclap:: [19:20] ::claps:: [19:20] ::claps:: [19:20] Thank you, sir. [19:20] ::claps:: [19:20] ;:claps:: [19:20] ::appluads:: [19:20] ::raises hand:: [19:20] ::applauds:: [19:20] ::claps:: [19:20] ::applauds:: [19:21] ::claps:: [19:21] Commander Smith, you had a question? [19:21] ::look around all the Cmdr and LtCmdr and look to his Lt rank..then back at attn:: [19:21] What about those of us who exhibited bravery under no pressure - like sitting in the vacuum of space three times in the past year? Sir. [19:21] While he types it, anyone have any questions about tonight's sim? We pick up 4-5 days after last week. [19:21] ;) [19:21] LOL [19:22] Musical ambiance? :-) [19:22] ::raises his hand:: I can answer that. [19:22] * RAGC_LoraKor pins the "I sucked vacuum two Halloweens in a row and all I got was this lousy push-pin" push-pin into Smith's chest. [19:22] whoo hoo! [19:22] ::snickers:: [19:22] ::raises her hand:: [19:22] Commander Oswald? [19:22] I expect to see that on my official transcript ;)- [19:22] Or not. ;) [19:22] ::snickers:: [19:22] are we ever gonna pick the best log? *grins* [19:22] LOL [19:23] ::snickers:: If anyone feels strongly about any of the 35 (well done, BTW :) ) logs written for this series of sims, by all means, feel free to vote on the listserver. ;) [19:23] <> [19:23] I personally already voted for my favorite set of three, as you can see above. ;) [19:23] Any other questions? [19:23] No sir. [19:24] Silence means no aboard Coro. Right. Let's sim! :) [19:24] =.\= =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= SIM START =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= =.\= [19:24] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:25] Q> ::sits working on a PADD:: [19:25] Tractor lock stable, sir. Enemy ship is still disabled. [19:25] =.\ction= Coronado and several other ships continue to hang on the zero-G axis of Xanadu. It has been a quiet few days, with no additional attacks... [19:25] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:25] CIC> ::moves slowly around one of the holotanks, staring into the display:: [19:25] <> [19:25] M> ::staring at a PADD in her hand, frowning a bit:: [19:25] <> [19:25] E>::orders repairs:: [19:25] 4> ::sits in his office, numerous PADDs sitting in stacks on his desk, the terminal glowing in the dim light:: [19:26] 7> ::seated, having a quick bite to eat:: [19:26] =.\ction= Nearby, hanging motionless, is a Pfhor transport ship that Coronado captured during the most recent engagement. [19:26] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:26] E> ::stands at the power panel and does some checks:: [19:26] ::steps out of the Readry Room and onto the bridge:: [19:26] E> ::get back to his console and continu the monitoring he did almost all night since he wasn't able ot sleep at all..:: [19:26] E>;:finishes and heads back to her office:: [19:26] 4> ::steeples his fingers, his elbows resting on the desk in front of him as he stares into the terminal; the displayed text scrolling with his reading:: [19:26] E> ::picks up on of the many, many padds on her desk and begins reading as she sits and makes herself comfy:: [19:27] =Description= The transport is about the size of Coronado and a 2-hour battle several days ago cleared it of its troops. It is now under Defender control. It is broader and "heavier-looking" than other Pfhor ships, still with that winged configuration, but much more bulbous, like a dragonfly. [19:27] ::looks up and over to Daren before moving to the XO seat:: [19:27] * ObsAriela (~Cute@306c6d51.3231975e.client2.attbi.com) has left #uss-coronado [19:27] SL> ::Isamu was in the Science lab working fevereshly on a new way to close the rifts he had been going to extraneous lengths to find what he needed including old databases on technologies anything he could put togethor to help the effort and he he grabbed his tric and he began to go over his first prototype GDDS mine:: [19:27] ::continues to scan the surrounding areas whle keeping an eye on the transport:: [19:27] CIC> ::runs through another detailed sensor scan of the newely aquired Pfhor transport:: [19:27] 7> ::tidies up and recyles the plate before heading out:: [19:28] * CRS1_Drexler is now known as [CRS1_Drexler] [19:28] *> ::enters TL:: Deck 9, Bridge. [19:28] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:28] ::looks to Smith, nods:: Commander. Now that we have a Pfhor ship in custody I'd like the science department to check it out up and down. See if they can figure out this mysterious new 'cloaking' ability... [19:28] Q> ::is off duty, so takes a nap:: [19:29] E> ::look at diagnostics that he did during the night.:: [19:29] 4> ::rubs his chin and closes the entry on Lh'owon, pulling up a schematic of Xanadu, along with a summary of the catapult mechanism:: [19:29] CIC> ::enters the CIC, tapping a PADD against his leg and looking thoughtful:: [19:29] ::nods:: I've been writing up the orders already - figured you'd want that. [19:29] <[CRS1_Drexler]> Chief, I intend to clear this ship for fleet integration in fifteen minutes. I want to make sure our final diagnostics are completely thorough. [19:29] M> ::sets the padd down, staring at the panel on the wall oddly:: [19:29] ::glances at the science station:: Commander Dyson? [19:29] E> ::goes over to Sky:: Hey Sky I was looking at some power readings over the night. Were you working on anything last night? [19:29] ::steps out at the stop, smiling at those on the bridge before taking her station:: [19:30] ::notes that Dyson isn't present:: [19:30] +taps+ Smith to Commander Dyson:: [19:30] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:30] Q> ::wakes up and gOes into hall way:: [19:30] ::nods:: Assign Lieutenant Commander Dyson and anyone on his staff that he feels would be an asset to him in this endeavor. [19:30] *> ::roams the hall way:: [19:30] SL> ::Isamu yawned as he looked at the incomming reports from the computer library:: yep ...that should do it ::he looked at the sphere and he closed the first isolinear command panel and he heard the call:: +Taps+ ill be right up sir [19:30] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:30] CIC> ::glances up at Lora Kor as he enters:: Latest information on Lh`owon is waiting in your inbox, Admiral [19:30] +taps+ Very good, Commander. Smith out. [19:30] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:30] M> ::yawns a bit and walks out of Sickbay:: [19:30] CIC> ::smiles and nods at Ma'Aru as he takes a seat at the opposite holographic table:: Thank you, Commander... ::pauses, looking a little troubled:: Forward it to Captain Daren, please. [19:31] E> Well, I've only did some monitoring and diagnostics.. I couldn'T sleep all night. [19:31] ::nods at Daren:: I'd like permission to assign Commander Oswald to this mission. As part of her... education. [19:31] ::does a quick check of her instruments and readouts:: [19:31] CIC> ::nods, calling up the record:: Aye, sir [19:31] 4> ::frowns and closes the Xanadu schematic, once again bringing up the database entry on Lh'owon, and quickly tapping some thoughts into the 'notes' section for public viewing regarding the anomalies between the Jjaro database entry, and the entry compiled from the alternate universe:: [19:31] E> No problem, it was just the readings looked a little off. You know you should sleep at night and not work all night. [19:31] ::takes a moment of consideration after Smith finishes and then nods:: It'll be...good for her. I agree... [19:31] SL> ::He headed out of the hall way and he got into the turbolift:: Bridge ::the turbolift speeded off shortly as his eyes gently flashed:: [19:31] <[CRS1_Drexler]> ::Sieven walked through the odd corridors inside the Pfhor transport, taking one last look through each of the holds before allowing an active crew aboard.:: [19:32] TL> Crew Quarters.. [19:32] CIC> ::reprograms the table for a layout of the Longshot system and nearby environs, including the Defender fleets nearby:: [19:32] ::smiles... almost wickedly:: +taps+ Smith to Oswald. [19:32] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:32] E> I know. But when you can,t sleep you tend to do something to relax and once I was relaxed then you guys started to enter in.. I guest I was up all night then and continued. [19:32] ::looks at the captured ship hanging nearby in the tank, chuckling a bit:: [19:33] B> ::Isamu stepped out of the turbo lift and onto the bridge with a couple of datapadds in hand:: You wanted to speak with me sir ::he walked up next to Daren:: [19:33] CIC> ::waits a moment:: We're...really going to use it against the Pfhor and not to get home? [19:33] =.\ction= engage.wav Outside Xanadu, a Camelynian destroyer departs. The Camelynians have been distrustful of the ansible of late and have taken to sending messanger ships from place to place when they have really important messages to pick up or send. [19:33] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:33] E> I understand, I've been there myself. [19:33] ::runs a few scans to try and pinpoint any cloaked ships:: [19:33] 4> ::glances at the chronometer before shutting down his terminal and rising from his chair, dialing the gravity in his office back down to ship's standard before exiting the room and heading for the nearest turbolift:: [19:34] ::smiles, thinking of the transport as the 'ugly duckling':: [19:34] ::waves Dyson over:: [19:34] *> ::enters TL:: Holodec [19:34] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:34] CIC> ::studies the display, including the Gryphon and King Lan DuLac battle groups, then looks up, distracted:: Wha--? Oh. Oh, yes. Yes, we are. Coronado is. [19:34] *> ::enters holodec:: [19:34] Computer Activate Program [19:34] E> ::nods:: [19:34] 4> ::enters the turbolift:: CIC. [19:35] H> ::walks around on a holographic bridge [19:35] Q> ::walks into quarters to check on jenny and is met by the holonanny, peeks in to see Jenny is alright and then turns, walking back out of quarters:: [19:35] :: [19:35] E> So how did you night go? Did everything work out? [19:35] ::scratches his chin:: We have a new puzzle for you Mr. Dyson...::motions to Smith:: [19:35] +taps+ Ms. Oswald, please respond. [19:35] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:35] ::sits back in his chair a little bit:: [19:35] TL> ::chews on the inside of his lips as he rides the lift down:: [19:35] ::he nodded:: well if its about the pfhor i think i found a way to close those rifts before they open sir ::he nodded:: so whats up sir [19:35] E> I'd say yes. I recalibrated the core link to the Ansible device and got more speed, by 0.0001 sec. [19:36] +taps+ yes sir? [19:36] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:36] * ObsMancha (borgirc@1b533a89.763458a.neo.rr.com) has joined #uss-coronado [19:36] E> Good work! [19:36] +taps+ Report to the bridge, Ms. Oswald. I've got a little project for you. ::smiles over at Dyson:: [19:36] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:36] E>::grimances:: +taps+ yes sir [19:36] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:37] <[CRS1_Drexler]> ::Sieven nodded as he returned to the control room.:: Confirm, all secure. [19:37] CIC> ::exits the turbolift and steps down into the darkened lighting of the CIC 'pit', noting the holographic representation of the nearby area hanging in front of the Admiral:: [19:37] E>::gets up and heads out of her office:: [19:37] ::he nodded:: im not gonna find out untill im there am i sir? [19:37] ::rubs his forehead, grunting under his breath at something or another, pulling up another side console and begins typing away as he continues to monitor the scans:: [19:37] TL> ::takes the turbolift back up to sickbay:: [19:37] =.\ction= In the CIC, Lora Kor manipulates the holographic display representing the two battle groups in the Longshot system, moving individual ships and groups of them to positions in the system. [19:37] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:37] <[CRS1_Drexler]> Crew chief> Confirming, all secure. ::he looked up:: Diagnostic review completed. [19:37] E>Farley you got engineering:: enters the turbo and heads for the bridge:: [19:37] CIC> ::considers a number of responces before finally deciding just to nod:: (m) now's not the time [19:37] <> [19:37] E> But that's all, the rest of the night I thought that looking at text scrooling up might make me sleepy but.. it didn't [19:37] Basically Commander ::to Dyson:: You are ordered to get yourself and anyone on your staff that you feel will be helpful over to that Pfhor ship and figure out why they suddenly have this ability to cloak, among other things. We'll be sending Commader Oswald along with you... [19:37] <[CRS1_Drexler]> ::nods:: Good work, gentlemen. [19:38] E> ::turns to Oswald:: Yes, maam. [19:38] CIC> ::doesn't notice either Ma'Aru or Ironside, immersed in whatever it is he's doing:: [19:38] <[CRS1_Drexler]> +taps+ Lora Kor, from Drexler. [19:38] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:39] CIC ::pulls up alongside the holographic display, watching the various ships being moved about the system, trying to determine what the Admiral's plan is:: [19:39] well cloaking technology isnt that hard to replicate sir ...but if its an underdeveloped race it could pose a problem and add a new element of hit and run attacks which is why we need to considerr my mine technology .. [19:39] ::checks the chrono on her display, noting the passage of time and the need to fill out a report:: [19:39] ::he paused for a second:: [19:39] H> ::Computer End Program:: [19:39] CIC> +taps+ Lora Kor, go. [19:39] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:39] ::grimaces slightly as Daren does his job for him:: Couldn't have said it better myself, Captain. [19:39] H> Computer end program [19:39] ::exits holodec:: [19:39] *> ::floats to the TL:: [19:39] M> ::walks into sickbay and picks up the padd:: (q) Hmmm quiet day ::grins:: [19:39] *> ::enters TL:: [19:39] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:40] Bridge [19:40] *> ::enters bridge:: [19:40] ::works out the hourly report - status the same as it has been for some time:: [19:40] CIC> ::glances over at Ma'Aru and indicates the display over his head with a small smile:: Remind you of anything, Commander? [19:40] ::nods:: Do an entire scientific and engineering work up on the vessel...comapre it to previous times we've studied a pfhor design....Masada, for example...see if they've been up to anything. I've always felt that a group as menacing as the Pfhor never needed a cloak...now that they have it, it's puzzling to me. [19:40] ::enters the bridge:: [19:40] CIC> ::turns around and activates the other holographic table, bringing up a side-by-side comparison of the two "Lh'owon"s in the computer database - one high resolution, one a muddled picture based on alternate universe transitional data, and the memories of those who travelled there:: [19:41] <[CRS1_Drexler]> +taps+ Good day, admiral. I present to you Defenders transport ship "Absalom," fully secure and ready for fleet integration. Permission to assemble an active crew? [19:41] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:41] Ah! Zunite! Good, you're just in time. ::winks at Daren:: [19:41] ::he nodded:: maybe there beginning to think there inadequete sir [19:41] ::grimances openly:: [19:41] I realize the answer to this question will not be located in wires and gizmos but perhaps we can...::turns to see Oswald enter:: Commander, this way [19:41] E> ::give a quick look at the console status.. then get back to farley:: [19:41] CIC> ::looks at the display:: Vaguely, is that...? [19:41] ::Turns to see Oswald and smiles:: [19:41] ::drags her feet as she can:: [19:41] <> [19:42] E> What you working on today? [19:42] Commander Oswald, you and Commander Dyson here are going to be spending some quality time together. I'll let you be in charge of the overall mission, but on matters of scientific importance, I ask that you defer to Commander Dyson. [19:43] E> ::think:: Nothing.. I all did it last night. [19:43] CIC> ::shifts the holographic view from Lh'owon the planet, to Lh'owon the sun, watching the surface, looking for something that's not there:: [19:43] ::nods:: well looks like well have our work cut out for us then ::he extended his hand:: [19:43] And I suggest that you show me you've learned since our last meeting. ::hands her a padd with the specifics of the mission on it:: [19:43] M> ::walks over to the replicator and gets a cup of tea before sitting at the desk in the CMO's office with a PADD and the cup:: [19:43] CIC> +taps+ Permission granted, Commander. Contact Colonel Ironside about confirming its capability to deploy troops with transporters. ::pauses:: I assume the Pfhor still don't have those? ::voice a little sour:: [19:43] ::rolls her eyesa bit:: of course... I would never imagine to do anything else:: [19:43] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:43] E> and I'm open to sugestion. ::smile:: [19:44] CIC> ::turns his head sideways, bringing the Admiral into his peripheral vision as his name is mentioned, but then looks back at the display:: [19:44] ::shakes Dyson's hand quickly and then looks at Smith:: and what exactly does this mission entail? [19:44] <[CRS1_Drexler]> +taps+ Not on this ship class, sir. I believe Captain Daren intends to research their cloaking device, though. [19:44] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:44] E> ::looks around:: Well since I'm in charge and so far everything is caught up, why don't we just not do anything! [19:44] CIC> ::hears movement behind him and starts, then smiles:: Sorry about that, Colonel. [19:44] ::sighs and indicates the padd:: Read, Commander. It does you good. The short version, however, is that you're going to analyze the Pfhor transport's new systems. [19:44] E> ::nods:: Ok. ::take a seat:: [19:45] I'm ordering a full scientific and engineering work up on this vessel, Commander ::answering Oswald's question:: [19:45] CIC> ::snaps his fingers:: Colonel, that reminds me. How many troops would you estimate it would take to hold Alexandria against a Pfhor ground assault? [19:45] CIC> No apologies necessary, Admiral. ::smirks to himself:: At least I haven't lost my steathiness just yet. [19:45] ::glances at the padd and then at Smith:: that entails an away mission, doesn't it? [19:45] CIC> ::stares into the tank a while longer:: Ohh, I see it now. Three basilks around the defending towers, right? [19:45] * James (James@1c3ff672.36df8733.adsl.snet.net) has joined #uss-coronado [19:45] E> ::takes a seat next to Sky:: You know we need to get back to what we use to do. [19:45] ::casts a glance at Daren and then back to Oswald:: You're catching on quickly, Ms. Oswald. [19:45] Use prior studies of Pfhor vessels and technology as a guideline. [19:46] ::continues to work over on the scans comming in, diverting part of his attention to writing down what he was writing before:: [19:46] * ObsJames (James@1c3ff672.36df8733.adsl.snet.net) Quit (Ping timeout) [19:46] * James is now known as ObsJHawke [19:46] ::stifles a yawn, peering at her flight sensors for a moment to make sure they were still on the axis:: [19:46] CIC> ::chuckles and nods, dividing his attention between the display, Ironside, and Ma'Aru:: I'm sure you can do better than that vague answer, Commander Ma'Aru. Archers here, artillery here... ::indicates the relative positions on the hologram:: [19:46] CIC> ::turns around this time:: With the internal defences online? Very few - I doubt a transport could survive entry without losing a large number of its troops to ground fire. [19:46] E> That mean?. ::smile:: [19:46] ::smiles prettily at Smith:: great, that's right up Farley and Sky's line.. they'll love the chance to explore a new ship.. [19:46] E> We need to get back to the holodeck! [19:46] ::he nodded putting his datapadds down at darens side giving him the info on the GDDS and he tuened to oswald:: anyways lets get to it [19:46] CIC> ::smiles at Ma'Aru:: Excellent, yes. It's your defense in that game three weeks ago. The one in which you handed me my head, sadly. What did you call the defense? [19:46] ::nods:: You won't be able to phone this one in Ms. Oswald, you're leaving the ship, thats correct. Oh don't worry, we'll let you back on...::shrugs:: maybe. [19:47] ::pouts:: [19:47] E> ::nods and remember the old time:: Yeah indeed we need to. [19:47] ::enters TL:: Mess Hall [19:47] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:47] CIC> ::turns back to Ironside and nods:: So... two companies? Three? Or would you want to be safe and put a regiment down? [19:47] MH> ::enters mess hall:: [19:47] yeah we may have to go through standard decontam but thats about it not to worry my wifes running the show down in medical so your in good hands oswald [19:47] ::mutters under her breath for a few moments and then looks at Dyson:: well lets get going then, the sooner we get this done the sooner I can send in my transfer request... [19:47] CIC> After all, it would only take one transport to make it down for Alexandria to become very dangerous. [19:47] ::clasps his hands:: Now unless you have any other questions, comments, or concerns...I expect you both to be getting underway... [19:47] E> All this fighting and rebuilding the ship has been taking it's toll on everything and everyone. [19:47] ::smiles back:: Commander, this is your mission. You get to approve or disapprove of all personnel, equipment, and needs. But I suggest you listen to Commander Dyson when he has something to say. We all clear? [19:47] <[CRS1_Drexler]> ::listens over the open channel and leans against a console:: [19:48] E> I agree. [19:48] <> [19:48] ::Nods and salutes:: [19:48] yes sir [19:48] CIC> Given Alexandria's size....::frowns:: [19:48] M> ::sets the padd down and takes a sip of her tea:: [19:48] ::heads to the turbolift:: [19:48] ::Follows oswald:: [19:49] I'll take that as a "yes". ::turns back to the captain:: [19:49] Think she can handle it, sir? [19:49] ::looks at Dyson:: we can transport over? [19:49] <[CRS1_Drexler]> ::pipes in over the +comm+:: Sir, I would estimate this transport holds anywhere from 500 to 1000 personnel. [19:49] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:49] <> [19:49] E> Personnaly, I still waiting for a occasion to test that Intrepid class command holoprogram. ::smile:: I worked on it ever since we saw that ship in Reorsa. <> [19:49] CIC> ::shakes his head to himself, his mind elsewhere for a moment:: A regiment would be a fair number. I don't think any more would be useful outside of their position as reserves. [19:49] CIC> ::nods, smilling a bit:: Scapa Flow, after the British Port. I still have the recorded playback from that game, if you need it for review porpuses. [19:49] ::nods:: If there's one thing I've learned, it's net to under-estimate an 'Oswald'... [19:49] ::Chuckles:: its not as simple as that first i wanna run a molecular computation scan of the transport itself trace the compunds down the last molecule find out where the ships been that sort of thing [19:50] <> [19:50] E> Yes, that's true we never go to try that one yet. [19:50] CIC> +taps+ Understood, Commander Drexler. Do you think the ship is more valuable to us as a transport or as an assault ship of some kind? ::nods at Ma'Aru and taps the name into the display and saves the configuration:: [19:50] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:50] ::chuckles:: Well, with the Colonel as her father, she has... potential. I'll grant her that. [19:50] CIC> I'm still sure it's bad luck -- didn't the Brits lose a battleship in Scapa Flow to a particularly daring sub commander? [19:51] CIC> ::turns to Ironside and nods:: Choose out a regiment and put someone in command of it... then have them start deploying troops. [19:51] ::looks at Dyson::and where exactly would you like to preform these scans? [19:51] CIC> ::nods:: HMS Royal Oak, sunk by...U-57, if I remember [19:51] if its new territory lets play it as safe as we can oswald i dont want any screw ups besides well need all the data we can get on there ships ...well head to the science lab first and well select the team from there [19:51] CIC> ::nods to himself, then turns to a side console and begins pulling up personnel files:: [19:52] CIC> ::turns back to the display, frowning:: I can only hope that we don't lose one as well, Commander. We don't have all that many battleships to sacrifice. [19:52] <[CRS1_Drexler]> +taps+ ::he exhaled through his nose, thinking, easily heard in the comm:: Well, sir, if we fine a way to use the cloaking device without the Pfhor seeing it, I think covert assault would be ideal. However, for the same reasons, we may need to sneak people through a certain area of space... you know, supplies or resources. [19:52] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:52] E> ::look at the core lightnight effect..:: [19:52] <[CRS1_Drexler]> +taps+ ... I guess it depends on what we need it to be at the time we use it. [19:52] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:52] M> ::looks around, wondering where Vogel is, then returns to tapping the PADD on the desk:: [19:52] ::taps his finger n his console, looking over a few things on the sensor report that looked out of order:: [19:52] ::turns back to the bridge:: Helm, status report. [19:52] E> ::thinks of home:: I wonder how home is doing? [19:52] Holding a stable position so far sir. [19:52] ::looks at the tank:: How well do you think a big ugly duck like that flies? [19:52] TL>::orders the turbolift to the science lab:: [19:53] CIC> ::nods to himself:: +taps+ Understood. Let's get some Marines or Knights aboard her. She's going to Lh'owon as our ringer. Who's going to command her? [19:53] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:53] Sci>::enters the science lab:: you need my help for anything? [19:53] ::sniffs:: Like a big ugly duck, Ensign. [19:53] ::smirks:: [19:53] TL> ::isamu nodded:: actually yes i do [19:53] CIC> ::links up with Jonte on MacArthur and begins discussing the defense of Alexandria against a Pfhor assault using a regimental sized force consisting of the Marines and the Shadow Knights:: [19:53] E> Yeah. I wished we were close up enought to see the planet and stars and sun and all with it. I can't even remember a big picture of it. [19:54] * B|NoAqui (~jsjoyner@1f06bfc3.18d12617.client.attbi.com) Quit (Ping timeout) [19:54] Sci>::looks at Dyson warily:: with what? ::mutters something about the universe being set against her today:: [19:54] ::grins:: Could be worse. It could fly like a brick. [19:54] E> I know what you mean. [19:54] <[CRS1_Drexler]> +taps+ I defer to Colonel Ironside. Major Prescot seems ideal. If he disagrees, I can go to one of the other ships in the fleet. [19:54] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:55] SCI> ::He smiled pointing looking at oswald:: hey c`mon its not like its gonna be tough ::he grins pointing to the GDDS mine on the prototype slab:: [19:55] Sci> and what do you want me to do with it? take it apart? [19:55] CIC> ::continues to watch the Admiral's display, finding his addition of another plane to the 2D tactic fascinating:: [19:55] <> [19:55] * B|NoAqui (~jsjoyner@1f06bfc3.18d12617.client.attbi.com) has joined #uss-coronado [19:55] E> ::nods:: [19:55] As long as she flies, Ensgin. ::shakes his head:: [19:55] CIC> ::calls over his shoulder:: Colonel, while you're at it, I need a regiment for the Pfhor assault ship, Absolom. It's going to Lh'owon, to be deployed on the planet if we need some dirtside muscle. [19:55] <> [19:56] SCI> I remember hearing bout these in the academy there actually gorn technology but no this prototypes finished and ready to go i just need you to help run the scan and let me know whom you think should come with us [19:56] CIC> +taps+ Commander, work with the Colonel directly to determine who will command the ship, but I recommend a 'fleet contingent to drive the boat, and a Marine CO to run ops on the ground. [19:56] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:56] CIC> ::frowns, looks over his shoulder:: That doesn't leave us with very many resources, Admiral. Either both forces will have very few reserves, or one force will have them and one won't. [19:56] ::smiles:: Flying is one thing. It'll be interesting to see just what purpose that ship gets assigned to. [19:57] ::to Smith:: I've brought Admiral Marshall up to speed on the Catapult. He's considering the proposal of actually sending a team to Lh'owon, and should be getting back to us shortly... [19:57] <> [19:57] Sci> we'll take whatever science personal you want and a team of my damage control engineers.. [19:57] I'd ship her back to Crystal Palace and the MRFs for a full strip-down and reverse-engineering study, if it were up to me. [19:57] CIC> ::looks over his shoulder at Ironside and nods:: If it comes down to a choice, put our heavier troops into Lh'owon. As you correctly point out, it will take a lucky transport to get to the ground in Alexandria. I'm just being cautious. [19:57] <[CRS1_Drexler]> +taps+ Ah... agreed. I will contact Captain Daren. [19:57] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:57] E> Who have you left behind at home Sky? [19:58] <[CRS1_Drexler]> +taps+ ... Unless you'd prefer me to take her in, admiral. [19:58] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:58] ::nods:: Especially with those cloaking devices. Just when you think you know your enemy... [19:58] CIC> ::smirks grimly:: Well, there's also the fact that if we don't take Lh'owon, we'll have more problems than simply holding Alexandria. [19:58] SCI> ::he nodded and he ran the base scan and a microfracture scan and a metullurgical scan on the ship and he got up and he turned to Oswald allright lets get going ill take at least one of my teams that should be enough for a frieghter [19:59] Incoming communique.. Requesting immeadiate assistance outside Xanadu in patroling the area. [19:59] Sci>::makes the call to her damage control team:: [19:59] CIC> ::nods at Ironside:: Indeed. +taps+ Commander... I leave that up to you. If you think you're best suited to the job, contact Captains Daren and Mitchell and put together a crew chosen out from Coro and Fearless. Gryphon, too, if you have to. Try not to deplete any one ship too much. [19:59] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:59] Sci> to transporter room one? [19:59] ::nods:: Thoughtfully. I'll confer with Commander Ma'Aru in a bit and get you a full intel brief on all we've learned about the Lh'owon system and the S'pht'kyr, sir. ::smiles thinnly:: Every little bit helps, eh, Captain? [19:59] <[CRS1_Drexler]> +taps+ Understood, sir. [19:59] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:59] <[CRS1_Drexler]> +taps+ Drexler out. [19:59] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:59] Sci>::suddenly looks at Dyson:: I can ask anyone to come on this mission, right? [20:00] Sci> ::he nodded:: [20:00] Sci>::hmmms:: [20:00] <[CRS1_Drexler]> +taps+ Captain Daren, from Commander Drexler. [20:00] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:00] ::nods:: Indeed. ::turns to Marcy:: Very well, inform them that we're on our way... [20:00] CIC> ::nods and turns back to Jonte, confirming him as the commander of the regiment that will defend Alexandria, and beginning to plan strategy based on the interior layout of the city - ringed around the centre of Xanadu:: [20:00] Sci> what sort of science background does Smith have? [20:00] <> [20:00] aye.. ::sends response:: [20:00] +taps+ Go ahead, Commander... [20:00] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:00] E> Only a good friend of mine, a girl that I like much. <> [20:01] ::hearing the conversation, prepares the appropriate course:: [20:01] Sci> ::he grabbed a large kit and he shrugged:: i havnt been able to go through the entire roster but hes cosigning this mission with daren so i assume hes out of the loop [20:01] Sci>::rethinks that idea:: nah... I don't wanna spend more time with him ::mutters:: [20:01] <> [20:01] <> [20:01] ::wonders what in the hell is going on out there, seeing the incomming communications:: [20:01] CIC> ::looks over at Ma'Aru, indicating the display over his head:: Any suggestions? [20:02] Helm, set a course, full impulse. Engage. [20:02] *>:;heads to transport room 1:: [20:02] Sci> we better hurry this up ::he headed over to the door:: you comming Oswald? [20:02] Aye sir. ::engages impulse engines:: [20:02] =.\ction= With a chirping sound from the Helm console, Coronado's impulse engines engage... [20:02] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:02] E> I wish I could say the same. [20:02] * ENtc_Tamarith (~karlthene@1faf4a71.307615a5.mpls.uswest.net) Quit (Leaving: I Never was politicaly incorect, When Someone told me to sit indian style, I grabbed a bottle a whiskey and sat on the Curb) [20:02] CIC> ::shakes her head thinking:: Now that the Pfhor have cloacking ability it changes everything [20:02] ::awaits Drexler's response:: +taps+ Commander? [20:02] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:03] E> ::sees the power useage go up:: Well were going some where now. [20:03] *> ::heads to transporter room 1:: [20:03] CIC> ::continues with strategy, attempting to determine the best locations for marine deployment that would allow rapid transfer to the hot battle zones, and the best way to keep the Pfhor outside of the city so they can be engaged out in the open fields surrounding the urban area:: [20:03] <[CRS1_Drexler]> +taps+ Good day, sir. Absalom--that is, our new transport ship--is going to be redesignated as an assault ship to lead us into the Lh'owon system. I am assembling a crew, and would like your assistance in selecting a command and flight crew for the ship. One or two senior officers... [20:03] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:03] =.\ction= Coronado passes through the ice cave and leaves Xanadu. The frigate is soon on the radiation-free path leading to the edge of the system. The Longshot star is as hellishly bright as you remember, bathing the CIC and every space with an open window in sullen dark reds and maroons. [20:03] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:03] ::gently nudges the helm a bit to port to avoid the radiation:: [20:03] <[CRS1_Drexler]> +taps+ I will be contacting Fearless as well for crew. [20:03] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:04] E> ::nods:: [20:04] Sir, recommend yellow alert as a precaution to all this radiation, sir. [20:04] All righty, Tactical, bring sensors to full, yellow alert! Shields up! [20:04] =.\ction= The automatic alert warning sounds as Coronado's alert status changes to yellow . [20:04] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:04] E> ::puts his hand on Sky's shoulder:: We'll be back homw soon and you'll get to see her again. [20:04] ::checking her flight sensors and their course projection:: [20:04] ::activates sensors:: Aye.. [20:04] TR1>::grabs a engineering kit from one of her team members before steping onto the padd:: [20:04] TR1> ::He enters shortly and he looks at the chief:: ...the teams allready over you two are the last ones in ::Isamu turned to oswald:: lets get going ::he grabbed a phaser rifle and a wristlight and a tric and he shoulderred the large kit and he stepped onto the transporter pad:: [20:05] CIC> ::glances out the viewport:: Wonder why we are moving... [20:05] ::Scans:: [20:05] =.\ction= A Camelynian destroyer passes through the ice cave, relieved of her patrol by Coro. The destroyer soon enters the second chamber, heading for the "south" wall. [20:05] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:05] E> ::see's the yellow alert:: Ok everyone you know what to do. [20:05] CIC> ::looks up as the lights dim even more and the warning lights begin flashing:: [20:05] E> ::nods and take his spot:: [20:05] TR1>::orders the Transport chief to beam them over:: [20:05] ::demat/remat:: [20:06] * Dolin (~gtspacegi@9e889ae.14ef3beb.lwc.gatech.edu) has joined #uss-coronado [20:06] * LCEN_Oswald is now known as {LCEN_Oswald} [20:06] CIC> ::absently:: We've been running a CAP through the Longshot system for the last 16 hours. Long range tracking is picking up the Pfhor battleship moving around somewhere nearby, though we can't pinpoint it. [20:06] ::Demat/Remat:: [20:06] CIC> It was in this morning's fleet tactical brief. [20:06] E> ::makes a round to check and make sure all is in place:: [20:06] <{LCEN_Oswald}> ::looks around as she remats:: [20:06] incomming Camelynian Destroyer... [20:06] <[CRS1_Drexler]> ::looks up at Oswald:: [20:06] CIC> ::glances back over his shoulder:: I don't suppose they've managed to bring Xanadu's external defences online, have they? [20:06] * LCSI_Dyson is now known as {LCSI_Dyson} [20:07] <[CRS1_Drexler]> Good day, commander. Welcome aboard. [20:07] +taps+ Interesting you should ask for two Commander...I've asked Commander Dyson and Oswald to give the ship a full scientific and engineering work up checking out any new surprises....they are on their way over their now. They can be Coro's contribution to the effort, unless you had others in mind... [20:07] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:07] CIC> ::shakes his head:: Not that I've heard, though Savant's in Alexandria working on it right now. In the meantime, Coro's LORASON doesn't work worth a damn inside the asteroid. [20:07] CIC> ::frowns deeply, moving to one of the wall consoles:: (m) I don't remember that... [20:07] * Dolin is now known as ObsDolin [20:07] <{LCEN_Oswald}> ::frowns a bit and mutters something about that new ship smell:: [20:07] E> +taps+ Bridge, engineering is preped for yellow. [20:07] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:07] * {LCEN_Oswald} is now known as [LCEN_Oswald] [20:07] +taps+ Acknowledged, engineering. [20:07] <{LCSI_Dyson}> ::Isamu began to setup the base station and the teams had allready begun to spread out through out the ship and he looked over at oswald:: yeah at anyrate lets find out what condition shes in [20:07] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:08] <[LCEN_Oswald]> ::positively glares at Drexler:: anything broke? [20:08] All decks report condition yellow, sir. [20:08] CIC> ::nods, frowns, and hesitates for the briefest of moments:: Admiral...there's something on my mind that I feel I need to bring up. [20:08] E> ::look at power reading, and other stuff shown on his console:: [20:08] ::nods at Marcy:: Good deal. And sensor scans? [20:08] E> Up to now we are in buziness. [20:08] ::watches the diagnostics on the Ops portion of her board report back green:: Helm standing by, systems are go. [20:08] <[CRS1_Drexler]> +taps+ Yes, they're arriving now, sir. Do you think either of them can command the ship, though? ::frowns, looking at Oswald, shaking his head "no":: [20:08] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:08] Not turning up anything yet, sir. [20:09] <[LCEN_Oswald]> ::rolls her eyes at Drexler:: [20:09] <{LCSI_Dyson}> ::he nodded over at drexler:: good that means ill be able to accsess the main computer and possibly awnser some questions [20:09] CIC> ::frowns at the display, moving the ships with better sensors around, clearly trying to find a way to counter the Pfhor's cloaking tech, then shrugs and looks over at Ironside:: What is it, Colonel? [20:09] E> ::goes back over to Sky:: How we doing? [20:09] <{LCSI_Dyson}> Do we have a language database yet? [20:09] =.\ction= Ship's condition is currently: Yellow Alert . [20:09] E> Good up to now. [20:09] CIC> ::pulls up the tactical brief and scans through it:: [20:09] CIC> Commander Ma'Aru, find out what Coro's crew has discovered about the Pfhor cloaks, if anything. We've got to determine a way to counter it, particularly inside the asteroid. I'm not so worried about outside. They can't get through the radiation belt cloaked. [20:09] <[CRS1_Drexler]> ::off-comm:: The ship is functioning fine. The cloaking device is physically located four decks down. [20:10] CIC> ::turns around, in his chair:: Based on what little evidence we have, we can conjecture that Xanadu was attacked and abandoned by the Jjaro, who then fled... [20:10] ::continues trying to analyize the incomming scans best he can, trying to filter out the interferance:: [20:10] ::keeping her fingers poised above the controls for any necessary sudden course changes:: [20:10] +taps+ Commander Oswald has been around the block a few times Commander, I trust her Engineering ability without hesitation. She can be a bit hard to take...but the thing about the untested is that they're just that...untested. [20:10] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:10] <[LCEN_Oswald]> I'll go check it out ::looks at Dyson:: do what you want... let me know if you need anything [20:10] <[CRS1_Drexler]> +taps+ Understood, captain. [20:10] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:10] ::frowns:: Fire up LORASON's tactical sensors. I want full scans out to the full 60 lightyears. [20:10] <[CRS1_Drexler]> +taps+ Drexler out. [20:10] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:10] CIC> If the S'pht legends of history are true, than the very beings that drove the Jjaro from Xanadu are in Lh'owon - imprisoned there on the surface of the star. [20:10] M> ::looks up to notice the change in ship's condition:: [20:11] +taps+ I'll leave the final decision to you...you have the option of looking on one of the other Defender ships of course. [20:11] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:11] <[LCEN_Oswald]> :;sniffs:: [20:11] Hmm... What the devil is that?... [20:11] CIC> Aye, sir ::pulls up a search app and sets to work:: [20:11] CIC> ::nods slowly:: Yes, I remember S'buuth saying that. Go on. [20:11] <{LCSI_Dyson}> ::He nodded saluting drexler and he headed down to the frieghters turbolifts:: Main Computer array ::the turbolift beeped oddly at him and isa groaned:: [20:11] <[CRS1_Drexler]> ::looks at Oswald:: Congratulations, commander. ::he smiled ironically:: You're going to have the conn when we arrive in Lh'owon. [20:11] I've got an odd reading on a subspace variation on the far edge of the system. [20:11] * Obs_Santiago (santiago@3f9d3b60.3d7ab5b6.25b55acd.10acf436X) has joined #uss-coronado [20:11] <[LCEN_Oswald]> ::looks at Drexler from the doorway;: you've gotta be kidding me? [20:12] Increase resolution. What is it? [20:12] ::looks to Marcy:: Let's fire up the LORASON once we get clear of Xanadu, lend a hand to the patrol effort... [20:12] E> Sky, I'll be in the office if you need me. [20:12] ::increases resolution to minimum and zooms:: [20:12] CIC> If these beings, these....::stumbles over the name:: W'rkncactner could overpower the Jjaro...what would happen if they were released from Lh'owon? What if we, or the Pfhor, either accidentally or on purpose, free them from their prison? [20:12] E> ::nods:: [20:12] ::perks up and notices that they've already done that while he was engaged in conversation:: Report. [20:12] * ObsDolin is now known as PO1_Bourdeux [20:12] E> ::heads for the office:: [20:12] CIC> ::blandly:: I'd say that would be very bad, particularly if they manage to reach the rift and enter Xanadu. [20:12] <[CRS1_Drexler]> ::smiles and walks over to a console in the control room, filing out with the other flag staff technicians:: [20:12] <[LCEN_Oswald]> ::continues on her way muttering about quiting starfleet and having kids and living on Reorsa:: [20:13] We're scanning an unknown subspace variance at the edge of the system, Captain. [20:13] Scanning.. [20:13] <{LCSI_Dyson}> MCA> ::He headed over to what appeared to be the control panel accsess and he began to id the control systems taking out a padd and a tric he scanned them all heavilly:: [20:13] ::keeping an ear to the conversation, taking care of several tasks, including sticking to the patrol route:: [20:13] CIC> ::gives the Admiral a "you know what I mean" look:: [20:14] E> ::takes the seat in the office, it still feels like he belongs in the seat:: [20:14] ::steps closer:: Put it up on the Holotank...::turns toward the front of the bridge:: [20:14] <[LCEN_Oswald]> ::takes some scans of the cloaking device and then returns to the bridge while examining the results:: [20:14] CIC> I simply feel that we should be very proactive in determining what exactly we will be doing at Lh'owon, so that we don't get a hold of the wrong ancient species.... [20:14] =.\ction= Ship's condition is currently: Yellow Alert . [20:14] Onscreen, Mr. Marcy. [20:14] ::moves the image to the holotank:: [20:14] On screen. [20:14] ::glances up at the holotank when the view shifts:: [20:15] E> ::takes out a PADD scanning it but not really looking at it:: [20:15] CIC> ::chuckles wryly:: I know, Colonel... but I'm dealing with 126 different issues. Sadly, the one you're bringing up is number 115. All we can do is our best not to disturb these W'rkncactner, whatever they are. I've already left orders for Captain Daren that he's not to approach the Lh'owon star under any circumstances. [20:15] CIC> What else can I do? [20:15] <{LCSI_Dyson}> MCA> ::Isamu saw a lot of the files were deleted before the ship was taking over as the panels blinked on and off at ceartin variables and he looked over at the command console to check the system manifest:: [20:16] <[LCEN_Oswald]> ::takes a seat in the middle of the "bridge" on the floor and continues studying what she's got from scans:: [20:16] CIC> ::frowns to himself:: You have a point. [20:16] E> ::has some trouble concentrating...:: [20:16] Sensors aren't giving anything distinct.. A cascade subspace disturbance.. I've got a location but not an ID. [20:16] What are we seeing there, Commander? [20:16] <> [20:16] ::looks over a few of the things hes been writing going over:: [20:17] Helm, - ::glances at Daren for confimation:: [20:17] CIC> ::turns back around to his defense planning, not as reassured as he expected he might be after airing his concerns:: [20:17] Hmm, ::watches the variance nearly fill the large holotank:: Is there anything like it in our database? [20:17] =.\ction= A squadron of Wraiths approaches Xanadu as another squadron departs. The small corvettes immediately approach the Camelynian cruiser to be refueled. [20:17] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:17] ::turns to look at the command dias, awaiting orders:: [20:17] Nothing, sir. [20:17] ::looks to Smith and gives him an approving hand gesture and nods:: [20:17] ::scans the wraiths as the come up, trying to asertain if there isa nything weird about them:: [20:18] Set a course for that spot and engage. Full impulse. Tactical and science sensors to full. [20:18] CIC> ::exhales and goes back to his defense planning:: [20:18] * Obs_Sfa (Lt_Sfa@14012855.28ba3a9e.ipt.aol.com) has joined #uss-coronado [20:18] <> [20:18] <[LCEN_Oswald]> :;sniffs:: [20:18] ::nods and transfers the co-ordinates:: Aye sir, course locked, full impulse. ::engages impulse engines:: [20:18] =.\ction= With a chirping sound from the Helm console, Coronado's impulse engines engage... [20:18] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:18] ::full scans:: [20:18] CIC> ::pulls up a few reports that look promising and shifts through them for relevant informatin:: [20:18] <{LCSI_Dyson}> MCA> ::he grinned as he looked at some of the configurations for its rift coil emmitterrs were exactly on the money for his new GDDS system and he grinned:: this is gonna be a big help ::he looked back at the systems and he went back to cracking the system computer bank:: [20:19] <[CRS1_Drexler]> Random outbound Wraith> ::mutters:: +taps+ Coronado, from Wraith Charlie Two. [20:19] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:19] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:19] =.\ction= Ship's condition is currently: Yellow Alert . [20:19] ::monitors her sensors as they proceed on course:: [20:19] <[LCEN_Oswald]> ::mutters something barely audible about wondering what else the phfor ripped off:: [20:19] +taps+ We're reading you Two... [20:19] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:19] CIC> ::begins placing preliminary holding positions for platoons and companies, indicating the locations for skimmer deployment in the event a rapid force repositioning is necessary:: [20:20] Sir.. those subspace variances... I've got a reading [20:20] <[CRS1_Drexler]> +taps+ This is Drexler. Four to beam over, please. [20:20] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:20] ::frowns, tapping one of the translational graphics several times:: Captain... [20:20] They're Apori rift gates, sir. It looks like they were just placed here and set to be used at a moments notice. [20:20] * Thompson (~thompson@15ce2659.4b89d8f.urh.uiuc.edu) has joined #uss-coronado [20:20] * CoroLCARS sets mode: +v Thompson [20:20] =.\ction= Drexler and his party dematerialize. [20:20] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:20] * Thompson is now known as ObsThompson [20:20] Helm is getting sluggish sir... looks like gravimetric interference. We might want to stop here. [20:20] ::rubs his goatee:: Odd. [20:21] ::glances at Daren:: [20:21] ::nods:: All Stop. [20:21] <[LCEN_Oswald]> +taps+ oswald to Dyson, you break into the computer yet/ [20:21] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:21] * CoroLCARS sets mode: +v PO1_Bourdeux [20:21] Aye sir. ::taps at her console, shutting off propulsion:: [20:21] Answering all stop sir. [20:22] =.\ction= Coronado slides to a stop, vibrating a bit more than seems strictly needful. Everyone has a vague feeling that they're leaning a bit to the left. [20:22] <{LCSI_Dyson}> MCA> +taps+ im working on it the guys were pretty carefull but ive never seen a system i couldnt crack [20:22] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:22] <[CRS1_Drexler]> 9/TR3> ::steps off the PADD:: Thanks, Chief. I'll contact you and the team in an hour or so. ::nods and heads down the corridor towards CIC:: [20:22] Why would the Apori be 'placing' rift gates out here? We're not expecting any of them in this area, are we? [20:22] ::frowns:: Helm, are we - listing? [20:22] ::frowns, cross-checking:: We are... about ten degrees port. [20:22] what the hell?? ::counteracts the leaning by leaning the other way:: [20:22] Hmm.. not quite trim.. Listing to port, it seems. [20:22] E> ::feels uneven and gets up to the doorway:: Sky what's up? [20:22] <[CRS1_Drexler]> ::steps into CIC, "uphill":: [20:23] E> ::try to concentrate and read the date..:: [20:23] Adjust. [20:23] CIC> ::rubs a hand over his scalp, sending his preliminary plans over to Jonte, rotating the interior Xanadu display to get a better idea of where the Pfhor might land:: [20:23] ::looks to Daren:: Not sure, Captain. [20:23] <[CRS1_Drexler]> CIC> We're having that weird gravimetric distortion again? [20:23] ::tries to compensate via the helm by angling the ship into the list, rolling over on the X axis:: [20:23] E> Eh... all thing are ok. How are thing with you? [20:23] <