[19:01] What'd you scan? :-) [19:02] uhm... http://members.shaw.ca/cpinnell/andromache9.jpg and panzerhand1.jpg ^_^ [19:02] * Natty is now known as Ltdr_Dyson [19:02] Hm. [19:03] That is one cool gauntlet.... [19:03] hm? [19:03] Holst's Mars is always nice. [19:03] * Shadow-FjP is now known as MJCC_Prescot [19:03] 19:03:10 [19:03] how about Jupiter? [19:03] OK, I think we're ready. :) [19:03] Not as brooding. [19:03] thanks ^_^ it's for grabbin swords and being used as a shield against hand-weapon attacks [19:03] * Jester is now known as RAGC_LoraKor [19:03] * Kari is now known as [LCS2_Ma`Aru] [19:03] Uniforms, people. :) Captain, whenever you're ready. [19:03] * [LCS2_Ma`Aru] is now known as LCS2_Ma`Aru|Churchill [19:03] * Sonya is now known as [LCEN_Oswald] [19:04] * RAGC_LoraKor is now known as [RAGC_LoraKor] [19:04] * Daren is now known as CPCO_Daren [19:04] * CLSL_Wayne is now known as [CLSL_Wayne] [19:04] * Savant is now known as [CRS3_Savant] [19:06] .go7 [19:06] LCARS, let's deal the cards... [19:06] * CoroLCARS =/\= CPCO_Daren has called: ATTENTION ON DECK =/\= [19:06] * 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!' [19:06] * CoroLCARS sets mode: +m [19:06] ::attn:: [19:06] <[CLSL_Wayne]> ::attn:: [19:06] ::Attn:: [19:06] ::attn:: [19:06] ::Attn:: [19:06] * CRXO_Smith pops sharply to attention. [19:06] <[CRS3_Savant]> ::attn:: [19:06] ::attn:: [19:06] ::attn:: [19:06] ::attn:: [19:06] <[LCEN_Oswald]> :;attn:: [19:06] ::attn:: [19:07] ::Attn:: [19:07] <[RAGC_LoraKor]> Welcome, everyone! And for those in the U.S., Happy Thanksgiving week! :) I hope you have something fun planned. That last two minutes of silence was the most popular song on Crystal Palace just now, "Sounds of Vacuum," by Rear Admiral Dev Wallace. ;) [19:07] ,l,, [19:07] sir [19:07] ;)_ [19:07] <[RAGC_LoraKor]> Tonight promises to be a pretty complex sim, with action taking place in Lh'owon space, Longshot space, and at least three different ships. [19:07] <> [19:08] * ENtc_Tamarith (~karlthene@f8171.33b18cfd.mpls.uswest.net) Quit (Leaving: ) [19:08] <[RAGC_LoraKor]> So, keep an eye on those around you and try to keep up. ;) [19:08] <[RAGC_LoraKor]> Here's tonight's briefing: [19:08] =Sim Briefing!= Please type "ack" after you've read it... [19:08] Stardate 240211.25: "The Tenth Plague", Part 1, by Jester, with significant assistance from Fraser. [19:08] SUMMARY: Both sides move to end the war. [19:08] Coronado has departed Xanadu space with Avenger, Vanquish, Renegade, and Absalom accompanying her, as well as four squadrons of Wraiths and several squadrons of Spectres. Her destination: through the Jjaro Catapult to Lh'owon, believed to be the original homeworld of the S'pht. [19:08] Five Defender fleets have ringed Xanadu in the meantime, trying to hold the facility against an inevitable Pfhor attack. Two groups hold the "south" entrance to the radiation field, two groups the "north." A final group, including U.S.S. Churchill, remains within the asteroid. [19:08] Admiral Lora Kor himself is currently out of the Longshot system, though his precise whereabouts are being kept under wraps by his staff. All that they will say is that he has gone seeking additional allies for the coming invasion, allies that we're likely to need if the Pfhor attack in force... [19:08] Briefing complete. [19:08] ack [19:08] * CRXO_Smith acknowledges with a crisp salute. [19:08] ack [19:08] ack [19:08] ack [19:08] <[CLSL_Wayne]> ack [19:08] <[LCEN_Oswald]> ack [19:08] <[CRS3_Savant]> ackety ack! [19:09] ack [19:09] ack [19:09] ack [19:09] ack [19:09] ack [19:10] <[RAGC_LoraKor]> Tonight's sim takes place before the events of the teaser, only a few minutes after Coro transits the Catapult. This is a bit of a switch, but I didn't want to describe Lh'owon space in the teaser. ;) So, assume that tonight's teaser takes place just after tonight's sim instead of just before. [19:10] <[RAGC_LoraKor]> Any questions about that, or anything else? [19:10] wow [19:10] <[CRS3_Savant]> 8:o [19:10] nothing? :) [19:10] <[RAGC_LoraKor]> ::does his Ben Stein impersonation:: Anyone? Anyone? Bueller? [19:11] <[RAGC_LoraKor]> Gotta be a first. [19:11] LOL [19:11] <[LCEN_Oswald]> <> [19:11] <[RAGC_LoraKor]> OK, great. Let's jump right into the sim! [19:11] =.\= =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= SIM START =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= =.\= [19:11] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:11] ::lies unconscious on the CIC floor, having collapsed to the deck as Coronado entered the Catapult Rift:: [19:11] <[CRS3_Savant]> ::Savant seemed as calm as always... however, beneath the cool facade she was abuzz with activity:: [19:11] Helm, steady us out. [19:11] =.\ction= Coronado exits the rift-gate on the far side of the Catapult, Avenger just behind her, Vanquish just in front. [19:11] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:12] ::begins running scans immeadiatly:: [19:12] ::seated at the Coro helm, using the manual systems to level the ship and to slow its movement:: [19:12] <[CLSL_Wayne]> LtFox> ::races over to Wayne feeling for a pulse:: What the heck happened to him? Get me a medic asap! [19:12] CIC> ::reads through another minor report on the explsions:: [19:12] MB> Alright everyone it starts!! prepare to move out immediatly!! [19:12] =Description= There is nothing immediately apparent in the vicinity except those ships that have already arrived: a few Wraiths, a squadron of Spectres. There are a couple of red stars in the middle distance, perhaps 2 or 3 light-years off. [19:12] ::watches the ansible transmissions from Coronado:: [19:12] E> ::checks systems as we came out of the rift:: Hey we doing people? [19:12] ::opens his eyes:: What? Was that? ::immediatly stands up:: [19:13] Looks like we're here, Captain. ::checks his panel:: [19:13] ::looks at the scene in the tank, then works to double- check their positional status:: [19:13] ::looks to D'rall:: Confirm our position, now... [19:13] M> ::stands in sickbay preparing for casualties if there are any:: [19:13] <[CLSL_Wayne]> Medic> ::checks pulse and runs a tricorder scan:: Looks okay, just unconscious. We better get him overto the Coronado. Our Wraiths have minimal medical facilities. [19:13] =.\ction= Renegade transits the rift, escorted by a squadron of Spectres and another of Wraiths. Absalom comes through right behind her. [19:13] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:13] <[CRS3_Savant]> Kel> ::Savant reported smoothly, though she intentionally didn't report Ironsides' medical condition:: Coronado has made it safely through the rift, Lora. [19:13] ::speaks to Drexler without looking up:: Are they through yet? [19:13] Already on it sir. ::pulls in various astrometrics data, cross-analyzing them with the known data on the Lh'own system:: [19:13] E> ::everyone nods that everything is ok:: Very good people lets keep it that way. [19:14] ::walks and looks over D'ralls shoulder at the data cycling in:: [19:14] CICTechnician> ::runs over to the Colonel and takes a pulse, tapping his communicator:: +taps+ Medical Emergency, CIC! [19:14] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:14] ::nods quietly, hands folded together in front of him, chin resting on them:: Yeah. And so far no Pfhor. [19:14] <[RAGC_LoraKor]> Kel> ::nods at Savant:: Thank you, Commander. Inform the Apori ship that I'll-- we'll be in position in a few minutes. [19:14] * DJ_Andrea (~wildmercu@53886e8.16190e58.na.21stcentury.net) has joined #uss-coronado [19:14] * DJ_Andrea is now known as ObsDJ [19:14] MB> ::frowns and stands around, looking around at his men, the area deathly silent:: Were almost in position... perpare to move to the Assault Transporters [19:14] <[CRS3_Savant]> Kel> Yes Sir. [19:15] * Karing (~karlthene@f8171.33b18cfd.mpls.uswest.net) has joined #uss- coronado [19:15] ::turns to Marcy:: Opening a channel to the rest of our party.... [19:15] * CoroLCARS sets mode: +v Karing [19:15] ::checks the readout again:: So far, so good. [19:15] <> [19:15] Hmm, strange. I would have attacked as soon as the ships went through the catapault, good chance of getting the waves separted that way... [19:15] <[LCEN_Oswald]> ::sits in her chair on the Absalom's bridge writing her report up while watching what's going on around her:: [19:15] * Karing is now known as ENtc_Tamarith [19:15] Aye.. <> [19:15] <[CLSL_Wayne]> LtFox> Comms get me Coronado ::waits a few secs:: +com+ Lt Fox to Coronado, we have a medical emergency. One to transport to Sick Bay. Its Col Wayne [19:15] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:15] M> ::sets a padd down and runs over to fill the hypospray vials:: [19:15] <[CRS3_Savant]> ::She did as she was asked, winging a message off to the Apori, who seemed quite irritated by the slowness Kelaka was showing in getting to position:: [19:15] ::opens a channel:: Channel open. [19:15] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:15] +Com+ Daren to all ships...that was a crazy ride, report status... [19:15] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:15] ::glances at Daren:: Captain, I suggest we go to red alert. The Pfhor could arrive at anytime, and it'd do us good to be ready... [19:15] =.\ction= The automatic klaxon sounds as Coronado's alert status changes to red . [19:15] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:16] M> ::dematerializes from the CIC, rematerializing on a sickbay biobed, still unconscious:: [19:16] ::sighs:: This is odd. Why not pick them off one-by-one coming out... unless they had no idea where they would exit the catapult at. They could be much closer to the planet. [19:16] <[CRS3_Savant]> ::On Coronado:: Captain Daren, I think you should be on your guard. There's a presence nearby Coronado, very close, and very strong. [19:16] =.\ction= The last of the ships come through the rift. Coro's LORASON pulse arcs out, though of course it will be a few minutes before data starts coming in. [19:16] ::runs a quick diagnostic on her systems, then frowns:: Then again... [19:16] M> ::rushes over to Ironside, scanning him with her medical tricorder, nodding to the nurse to assist with the injured:: [19:16] MB> ::looks around suddenly:: what the hell>> [19:16] ?? [19:16] ::nods at Smith:: Do it! [19:16] * Deanna (Me_Lonna@2c546df3.3ae158ff.da.uu.net) has joined #uss-coronado [19:16] E> ::hears the red alert but see's the crew already doing what they need to without being told:: [19:16] ::chill runs up her spine:: Something doesn't feel right. [19:16] ::hangs around outside Turbolift ready to enter bridge Licity Split:: [19:16] * Deanna is now known as Obs|Dea [19:16] Battlestations! [19:16] =.\ction= The automatic klaxon sounds as Coronado's alert status changes to red . [19:16] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:17] <> [19:17] ::turns to the command dias:: Do you feel it too? Like... like something's out there watching us? [19:17] ::hears Savant and finds her with his eyes:: I'll take that under advisment, thank you [19:17] <[CRS3_Savant]> Kel> There's something nearby Coronado. I think they've found some trouble.. it may be a trap. [19:17] ::nods:: True. They might not even know we are coming...we still can't be sure they even had the same Alternate memories. They certinely havn't shown up here... [19:17] E> +taps+ Bridge, engineering is preped for red alert. [19:17] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:17] <[CLSL_Wayne]> LtFox> +com+ Lt Fox to Coronado, requesting emergency medical transport to sick bay [19:17] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:17] MB> ::remembers that the Col feels this sensation:: +com+ Maj Prescot to CIC... Col Ironside sir! I am feeling that sensation that I am being watched sir... [19:17] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:17] =Description= The raw details from main sensors are at least visible, however: there are the two red stars, fairly close. More distance, are a couple of small star clusters and one large one. There are also many individual stars within 7 or 8 light years. The overall impression is of "crowded space." This close to the center of M64, how could it be otherwise? [19:17] M> ::notices his brain activity is off the charts and scrambles to stabilize him:: [19:17] ::glances at D'Rall and then up at the screen:: A slight prickling on the back of your neck? [19:17] ::although appears otherwise unconscious, his eyes move rapidly about beneath his eyelids:: [19:17] <> [19:17] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:17] ::shakes head:: They know we're coming. And what we intend to do. [19:17] < >> [19:17] * Obs|Grar (~Lysiaofbo@2b6f2293.34823d30.12ed360d.342981b0X) has joined #uss-coronado [19:17] At least, that's the theory. [19:17] ::turns to Marcy:: Have Colonel Wayne beamed to Sickbay... [19:18] Yeah... it just feels so... wrong.::watches the diagnostics come back okay:: Helm... system's ready. [19:18] Aye, sir.. ::transmits the signal through to TR1:: [19:18] M> ::presses a hypospray with medicine to his neck, watching his vital signs:: [19:18] Heh, I won't be convinced to I see them. [19:18] < till>> [19:18] <[CRS3_Savant]> Kel> The Apori report they are prepared and waiting for our arrival, Admiral. [19:18] =Description= Off to one side, very distinct, very bright: the center of M64 itself: a glowing ellipse of white and gold light, it encircles a swirling dark grey and black "cloud" of some type. It's very unusual... you don't think you've seen anything quite like it. It seems to hang over the ships like a pall. [19:18] That's what worries me. We may not see them at all if they have cloaking technology. [19:19] <[CLSL_Wayne]> ::feels himself being prodded and poked and yet also feels something else:: [19:19] All righty... Science, scan for the S'phytkr. We've got a job to do. [19:19] <[CLSL_Wayne]> ::Demats from Raptor 3:: [19:19] ::nods:: Alright, now that everyone who needs immediate help is getting what they need...::looks to Smith:: What do we have? Just outside the Lh'owon system, yes? [19:19] ::looks at the holotank:: Then again, that's a spooky sight in itself too. [19:19] MB> ::frowns:: +taps+ Prescot to Col Ironside.. [19:20] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:20] <[RAGC_LoraKor]> Kel> ::pilots Kelaka through the ice chamber, heading for the smaller opening to the exterior:: [19:20] M> ::rushes over to Wayne and scans him, cursing slightly to herself:: (m) here i am with no help ::taps the tricorder:: [19:20] * [CLSL_Wayne] is now known as CLSL_Wayne [19:20] M> ::bolts his eyes open, arching his back and taking in a very loud and deep breath of air::\ [19:20] M> ::remats on a biobed:: [19:20] <[RAGC_LoraKor]> Kel> ::nods:: I guess we're going to see if there's something to this ansible stuff, Commander. ::glances at Savant askance, giving her a small smile:: [19:20] <[RAGC_LoraKor]> Kel> How does it feel to be in... three places at once? Four? Ten? [19:20] M> ::runs over and scans him:: (q) dammit [19:20] ::moves to the bridge Intell Station, a relic of the old bridge design before the CIC:: Checking now, Captain. [19:20] <[RAGC_LoraKor]> Kel> Just how multitasked are you... at this particular moment? [19:21] ::glances over at the second holotable which seemed to work fine now, Kelaka disembarking from Xanadu; he sighed again:: [19:21] * Santos (Adam@1da97c9.2f9b2a4a.telesp.net.br) has joined #uss-coronado [19:21] M> ::breaths deeply and loudly, getting off a "Jeezus!" in between breaths:: [19:21] <[CRS3_Savant]> Kel> ::Savant crosses her legs and taps idly on the keyboard in front of her, calling up the occasional diagram... she replied mildly, smiling faintly:: The same as always. The universe just seems to have gotten a lot smaller, that's all ^_^ [19:21] ::shudders involuntarily:: Creepy. [19:21] M> ::hears a faraway voice still and tries to move:: [19:21] * Santos is now known as OBsSantos [19:21] M> ::looks at Ironside:: relax... youre in sickbay.. [19:21] <[CRS3_Savant]> Kel> I'm operating on twenty-four seperate processing systems right now. [19:21] ::grunts:: We'll just have to wait and find out [19:21] M> ::looks over at Wayne:: Computer activate EMH. ::watches the EMH come to life and begin to help Wayne:: [19:21] =.\ction= The EMH activates: "Please state the nature of the medical emergency." [19:21] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:21] =.\ction= Ship's condition is currently: Red Alert . [19:22] M> ::blinks once or twice, his eyes still very wide, and puts both hands to his forhead, still cursing:: [19:22] <[CRS3_Savant]> Kel> ::She grinned a lopsided grin:: Anywhere there's a space for me i've taken a foothold. [19:22] M> ::motions the EMH to Wayne:: Help him [19:22] <[RAGC_LoraKor]> Kel> ::chuckles and nods as he brings the gig outside the asteroid:: [19:22] MB> ::Begins to get edgy looking around:: what the hell is this... ::spins around again looking around:: [19:22] <[RAGC_LoraKor]> Kel> +com+ Apori 078 from Kelaka... moving into position now. ::swings Kelaka around toward the Apori destroyer:: [19:22] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:22] ::watches as status reports from all ships come in:: A little bit shaken up but we'll do fine... [19:22] <[CRS3_Savant]> Kel> If i could only get a hold on one of the Pfhor ships, i could turn the processing power of half the fleet on them at once. [19:22] EMH> ::walks over to wayne and begins treating him:: [19:23] Cut the chatter, Helm, and adjust to course... Zero-Zero- One, Mark Three-niner. [19:23] MJBX_Gregg> +taps+ Gregg to Prescot - it appears the Colonel has been incapacitated by the trip through the rift. We are not yet in the Lh'owon system, but you know the plan once we get there. [19:23] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:23] M> ::his mind shows him strange things almost like in a twentieth century flick:: (q) fly, run... [19:23] ::checks the scans repeatedly, nodding at the duty science officer:: [19:23] M> ::closes his eyes and grimaces, grunting in pain:: [19:23] EMH> ::presses a hypospray to wayne's neck, to stabilize him:: [19:24] ::nods, trying to put the feeling out of her mind:: New course 001 mark 39 plotted... executing... ::swings the ship 'up' at a slight banking angle:: [19:24] M> ::looks at Ironside, injecting him with a pain reliever:: [19:24] =.\ction= Outside of Xanadu, Kelaka swings into position just below and behind the Apori escort destroyer. [19:24] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:24] <[CRS3_Savant]> Kel> These Apori certainly are surly today. [19:24] <[RAGC_LoraKor]> Kel> That's sort of the general idea o what we're trying to do at S'pht'kr, though of course they'd have no control over the Starfleet and Reorsan computers the Pfhor have managed to reverse engineer. [19:25] LtFox-Wr3> +com+ Fox to Major Rose. Ma'am, Wayne has been transferred to Coronado for medical reasons. You are in command. [19:25] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:25] M> ::relaxes for a brief moment, then moves to sit up on the biobed, hand still to his forehead:: [19:25] Get me Oswald...::looks to Marcy:: [19:25] MB> ::stops his moving around for a second and brathes a sigh of relief:: +taps+ I copy that sir... We will be in position in moments sir [19:25] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:25] <[RAGC_LoraKor]> Kel> Civil war is bad for anyone's mood, I suspect. I doubt the main body of the Apori have reconciled themselves to the Will of the One. ::voice very dry:: [19:25] ::opens a channel direct to Oswald:: Channel open. [19:25] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:25] M> ::gently moves ironside to lay down:: lay still.. .i still need to make sure you have no internal injuries [19:25] <[CRS3_Savant]> Kel> Indeed. Hopefully common sense will see them through what religion did not [19:26] M> ::seconds feel like days and minutes feel months, suddenly he opens his eyes blinking rapidily:: What the... [19:26] ::watches the other tank as well:: Where do you think he is going? [19:26] M> ::shakes his head, getting his breathing under control:: I'm not hurt...not hurt....it's just so....loud. [19:26] Helm, engage new course at warp three for seventeen minutes. [19:26] ::shakes head:: It isn't my place to speculate. [19:26] M> Im the doctor here sir... let ME determine if you are hurt or not ::smiles:: [19:26] =.\ction= The figure of Commander Oswald appears in the holotank on the Coro Bridge... [19:26] ::does a quick flight path check on the sensors:: Warp three, aye sir. ::engages warp engines:: [19:26] =.\ction= Coronado's enginges engage, and the frigate flashes to warp! [19:26] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:26] <[LCEN_Oswald]> +com+::looks at Daren:: yes captian? [19:26] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:26] <[CRS3_Savant]> ::Savant frowned slightly and studied Ironsides' condition, contemplating his reactions and choice of words as well as his physiological changes:: [19:26] ::sets a timer on her console for 17 minutes:: [19:26] =.\ction= Ship's condition is currently: Red Alert . [19:27] MB> You heard the major!! get your asses in gear now!!! ::motions for the rest of his men to get moving, heading towards the ASsault Transporters:: [19:27] M> ::shakes his head again:: I'm not hurt...it's the Watchers, the S'pht'Kr....they're both so...loud. [19:27] EMH> ::looks at wayne:: relax... youre safe in sickbay. were treating your injuries [19:27] ::looks:: +Com+ Commander, Lh'owon is that way ::points:: Take Absalom in...we're all right behind you... [19:27] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:27] <[CRS3_Savant]> M> ::Savant announced to Ironside and Dyson quietly:: I hear them as well, Sir. [19:27] M> ::groans:: Sir..you WILL remain still until I say different ::eyes Ironside:: [19:27] ::taps the console:: Activating LORASON for subspatial scans. Adjusting to take into account multiple domains and layers. [19:27] ::course set and executed, now focuses on finding the correct system:: What a mess... [19:28] <[LCEN_Oswald]> +com+ oh thank you sir, we'll be sure to do that... Oswald out ::has her guy cut the signal:: [19:28] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:28] =.\ction= As Coro swings around, the other ships in the group move to follow. The frigate's initial course takes her away from the galaxy center and in the vague direction of a nova remnant: a shell nebula of some kind. [19:28] M> ::moves to get up off the biobed, shaking his head:: I have to get to the bridge....I have to talk to Captain Daren. [19:28] <[CRS3_Savant]> M> Doctor Dyson, I recommend a dosage of acetylcholinase, it ought to calm that nervous system of his. [19:28] <[LCEN_Oswald]> ::looks at her helm officer;: you heard the man... go thatta way ::smiles;: [19:28] M> ::almost leaps up but something keeps him laying on the bed to get his bearings:: (m) Brdkek Fredm ::stops and looks confused:: [19:28] Helm, watch for the gravitational fluxes in this region. You'll have to adjust manually, if you can. [19:28] M> ::blocks Ironside:: you stay where yiou are sir [19:28] ::Feels like a sentry officer sitting by the turbolift:: [19:28] ::smiles:: Take us in slowly D'rall, but get us there... [19:28] It's just not right... What can he accomplish alone that would warrant not taking other with him? [19:28] EMH> you need to lay still sir [19:28] M> ::Still scanning Ironside:: [19:29] I want a full and immediate scan once we enter the system... [19:29] ::hesitates:: He has Savant. [19:29] ::Nods:: aye, sir. [19:29] =.\ction= rift.wav Meanwhile, outside Xanadu, the Apori don't bother to leave the radiation field, but instead open a rift within the radiation-free sphere around the asteroid itself. A moment later, the destroyer and Kelaka vanish. [19:29] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:29] AsT1> ::enters into the ransporter room and motions for his men to get into position, ready for full deployment:: [19:29] <[CRS3_Savant]> ::Savant asked Drexler cheerily:: Who has Savant, Sieven? [19:29] ::nods:: Aye sir... but is this the right way to go? I mean, we're talking about having to compensate for quite a bit of change in this area over the last 10,000 years. Stellar drift, the destruction of old systems, supernovae... [19:29] <[LCEN_Oswald]> ::the Ab-ship moves int he direction of Lh'owon:: [19:30] * Obs|Grar (~Lysiaofbo@2b6f2293.34823d30.12ed360d.342981b0X) Quit (Leaving: leaving) [19:30] M> ::nod to savant:: alright.. do it. [19:30] <[CRS3_Savant]> Kel> ::On Kelaka, Savant's android froze still for a moment before blinking a few times, and making a few computer-type sounds as her hardware rebooted itself:: [19:30] M> ::holds his head, and looks over at Wayne:: Colonel....can you feel them? I sure as hell can feel you. [19:30] ::sighs:: Savant, I don't see the reason why you're asking me that when you are monitoring our conversation anyway. [19:30] M> ::injects something into Ironside:: this is to calm your nervous system [19:30] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:30] <[CRS3_Savant]> M> ::There was a slight pause, but the Savant hologram appeared, already holding a replicated hypospray:: [19:30] M> ::swallows hard looking at Ironside:: (w) He is one. One is me ::tries to stand slowly:: I hear something Colonel. [19:30] ::nods:: Of course, we're going on some old data...release a LORASON pulse, it'll help [19:30] Co-ordinates are based on the details compiled from various people's recollections of... the Experience. [19:31] <[CRS3_Savant]> Kel> That was fascinating. [19:31] =.\ction= For a moment, Ironside seems to... well, to flicker. When it's over, he stumbles a bit, grabbing at a biobed for support. [19:31] ::frowns, checking sensors:: Flux bearing 000 mark 12... adjusting course to 010 mark 20... ::watches the flux zoom by on sensors:: Resuming original course... [19:31] ::looks around the hallway:: [19:31] ::taps the control console:: LORASON data coming in. [19:31] =.\ction= Wayne, meanwhile, springs out of bed, nearly slamming into the ceiling in the process. He lands badly. [19:31] M> ::winces at the hypospray, and stumbles, grabbing the biobed before he falls over:: Damnit... [19:31] <[CRS3_Savant]> M> ::Savant injects Ironside with the hypo and leans close:: Just relax, Sir, we'll get to the bottom of this. [19:31] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:31] ::enters TL:: Bridge standy-by room where all the waiting officers go [19:31] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:31] ::watches and points:: THAT! There it is...that's the star. Quite old... [19:31] M> ::looks at Wayne:: Id suggest you lay still sir.. [19:31] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:31] M> ::winces as his ankle gives slightly trying to help Ironside:: [19:31] =.\ction= Ship's condition is currently: Red Alert . [19:32] ::nods, frowning:: Just the same sir, I wish we had something more than old memories to work off of... [19:32] <[CRS3_Savant]> Kel> There seems to be some rather serious problems in the medical bay of Coronado, Admiral... very odd. [19:32] LORASON data... ::watches it feed through the ansible from Coronado:: [19:32] M> ::watches Wayne rebound into the ceiling and winces yet again, then moves to help the Colonel, now sprawled on the floor:: [19:32] ::nods:: Sensors confirm - there was some sort of civilization here quite a long time ago. [19:32] M> YOu should feel alright now.. ::looks at ironside: [19:32] <[LCEN_Oswald]> ::tells her helm person to put the ship into an elliptical orbit with an epsilon of .32 once they get to Lh'owon:: [19:32] <[CRS3_Savant]> ::She would smile at Drexler as she was able to:: Sorry Sieven, couldn't resist. And don't you worry about me. [19:32] ::nods:: Its what we have... [19:32] <[RAGC_LoraKor]> Kel> What happened? ::disengages Kelaka's engines, now content to let the Apori do most of the flying:: [19:32] Adjust course sir? [19:32] ::moves towards the first tank:: Good, maybe this will tell us what is happening out there [19:33] ::takes a seat in the Command Chair, finally:: Bring us in... [19:33] M> ::grabs hold of the biobed pulling himself slowly upright his pain easing:: I am...okay? ::closes his eyes:: (m) Voices. [19:33] M> ::grips Wayne by the shoulders:: Colonel, look at me. [19:33] <[CRS3_Savant]> Kel> Colonel Ironside is having his . . . problems, again. Autonomic androkinesis as well, it seems. [19:33] ::initaites full sensor sweeps:: [19:33] I don't see Pfhor ships. [19:33] M> ::scans wayne:: i dont understand it... i dont see anything wrong here [19:33] <> [19:33] ::frowns:: Surely they knew we were heading to Lh'owon. [19:33] Unless they don't. [19:33] =.\ction= The first of the LORASON data begins filling in holographic tanks. If you thought the area was crowded before, the advanced sensors fill in three dozen more stars that standard sensors couldn't initially see in the confusion: brown dwarfs, dark matter stars, stars so dim they're barely there at all. [19:33] M> ::opens his eyes looking at Ironside:: I am fine sir. [19:34] <[CRS3_Savant]> M> ::Her hologram disappeared again, but watched carefully still:: [19:34] M> I cant explain this ::looks at the tricorder readouts:: [19:34] M> No, Colonel, you're not. I understand them now - The Watchers. Listen to me very carefully. [19:34] ::looks to Daren:: Captain, I'm picking up... debris. Lots of debris. [19:34] AsT1> ::looks around and exhales softly looking out at the group of marines waiting:: [19:34] M> What the hell is going on? [19:34] Ensign, slow to full impulse for system entry. [19:34] M> ::looks hopefully at Ironside:: [19:34] <> [19:34] Look at that clutter. Dead stellar cluster, it looks like, though the dead stars haven't had much chance to collapse into the central gravity well. [19:34] =.\ction= In the midst of this, Coro's course line, now becoming visible, is a meandering one as the ship tries to compensate for the conflicting, roiling gravity of nearly 40 nearby objects. [19:34] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:35] ::gets up and walks to Smith:: Which planet? [19:35] * ENHL_D`rall (CptFarrell@322bbfaa.20846cb9.ipt.aol.com) Quit (Ping timeout) [19:35] M> ::looks at Ironside and Wayne:: All i can say is you two sound delusional [19:35] M> ::looks directly at Wayne:: You have to be very careful while we're here...::winces again and closes his eyes, his mind almost succombing to the noise inside of it:: ...understand that you....do not understand what you can do. [19:36] <[CRS3_Savant]> M> ::Savant spoke quietly:: Leave him be for the moment, Doctor... he might seem crazy, but he's on to something. [19:36] ::looks at Kari:: Why wouldn't they know? They could've been just as easily affected by the temporal rift as we were. [19:36] Unless somehow... they were all dead in the other timeline. [19:36] ::shakes his head:: Looks like at least six differnt planets. [19:36] M> ::backs away from wayne and ironside:: I think theyre delusional [19:36] =.\ction= Ship's condition is currently: Red Alert . [19:37] M> ::gives a glance at Dyson trying not to agree but his eyes spot the pores on ironsides nose suddenly:: I am but feel like I am learning how to walk again Sir. [19:37] ::enters TL:: Bridge [19:37] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:37] <[CRS3_Savant]> M> Don't worry, Doctor, they're all right. At least as fine as one can be given the circumstances ^_^ [19:37] =.\ction= Coro has to swing around to the "far" side of the system, but under D'Rall's hand, slows to impulse, taking a lot longer to do it than is the norm. [19:37] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:37] ::sits at a small stool next to Aux. Tac. [19:37] M> ::nods:: You're not the only one... [19:37] M> ::looks at Wayne as if hes lost his mind:: [19:37] ::frowns:: But we don't know that. You can never assume anything, especially with a species like the Pfhor. Maybe they don't remember anything unless they all experience it, and their varrying distances from the rifts affected it. Maybe they confused it all for a bad dream. Maybe... [19:37] M> You can hear them, yes? Can you understand them? ::winces again:: I can't...make them out, but I know they're there. [19:38] <[RAGC_LoraKor]> Kel> Andro- what? He's teleporting again? [19:38] Lh'owon is the second planet in the system...get me a detailed scan of the surface, as soon as we can manage it....::looks at the debris:: [19:38] M> Who?> ::looks at them still thinking theyre crazy:: [19:38] ::snorts:: If the Pfhor dream at all. [19:38] AsT1> ::closes his eyes, going over a few plans in his head:: [19:38] <[CRS3_Savant]> Kel> Curiouser and curouser... oh, thank you for bringing me along on this little trip, Lora. ::She added absently, as if just now recalling her manners:: Yes, and it seems that Mr Wayne is suffering the same condition [19:38] * ObsDJ (~wildmercu@53886e8.16190e58.na.21stcentury.net) Quit (Connection reset by peer) [19:38] M> ::feels like Ironside is starting to become magnified:: I hear multiple voices and they are all talking at once. Am hearing one word out of thousands [19:38] ::cluthces the console a moment:: Sorry. And you're right, but it would be foolish to not take the best precautions in case they do know. [19:39] Debris is causing a lot of interference.... But it does look as if the planet in Lh'owon's co-ordinate plane is still there. [19:39] M> Yep..theyre crazy.. they must be ::looks at the readouts on her tricorder and back at wayne and ironside:: [19:39] <[CRS3_Savant]> Kel> I think that the presence of the "Watchers" is a key component to their condition. [19:39] M> ::nods:: Okay....we're going to have to...try to sort this out. [19:39] <[RAGC_LoraKor]> Kel> ::frowns and nods:: Keep an eye on it. I'm going to have breakfast. [19:40] <[CRS3_Savant]> Kel> ::She smiled briefly:: Bon apetit [19:40] M> Baby steps, yes? [19:40] Duty Science Officer> Commander? Captain? Radiation levels from the debris is lethally high. I suggest we initiate anti-radiation protocols soon, sirs. [19:40] ::looks over the appology:: Strange, though, that we havn't even seen the small amount of defenses that should be at the facility [19:40] M> Sort what out?? ::looks confused:: You two are delusional [19:40] <[CRS3_Savant]> M> Colonel, if you want any help at all, either of you, please let me know. [19:40] M> ::tries to avoid seeing the dust mites in sick bay:: Maybe we should move to a safer place, sir. [19:40] =.\ction= Holographic data of the system Coro finds herself now in begins filling in... it's a mess. There are at least seven planets, but at least a couple more have broken up into rings. Half the planets are also ringed and debris and dust chokes the entire area. The star itself is a bloated red monstrosity... clearly VERY old, nearing end of life. [19:40] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:40] Radiation? ::thinks:: Damn, its the Star....the things ancient. [19:41] <[LCEN_Oswald]> :;does a significant job of making sure her crew is doing their jobs:: [19:41] M> You two arent going anywhere until i can be sure its not congtagious.. ::moves to block the door:: [19:41] Probably starting to 'toast' everything in the system by now...intiate the protocols [19:41] <[CRS3_Savant]> M> ::Her voice, amused, turned to Dyson:: Doctor, the Colonels have been experienceing autonomic androkinesis, and apparently several other sensory-related effects. [19:41] Maybe there's nothing left to defend. [19:41] M> They cant leave... it might spread to the rest of the crew! [19:41] M> I think we need to...::becomes mindful of this thoughts, closing his eyes to focus on the here and now::..talk to someone in charge of the ship. [19:41] Aye, sir. Radiation proticals initiated. I'll get in contact with sickbay. [19:41] =.\ction= Ship's condition is currently: Red Alert . [19:42] E> ::makes the rounds through engineering:: [19:42] I'd never thought of that... they might indeed have destroyed the entire facility [19:42] <[CRS3_Savant]> M> ::She paused a moment:: This is very true. Perhaps a more thorough physical would be in order. [19:42] Tactical, engage metaphasic shields. +allcall+ Attention all hands, initiate anti-radiation protocols. All hands not needed at their station, report to designated anti-radiation shelters. [19:42] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:42] M> ::frowns:: i cant allow this [19:42] ::nods at Daren:: [19:42] ::stops, suddenly:: Phfor energy signatures, dead ahead! [19:42] +taps+ Bridge to Sickbay, whats the status on our injured Doctor? [19:42] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:42] M> ::barely nods:: I concur, Sir. At least till we figure out what is happening to us. [19:42] ::enters TL:: Goes to a radiation Shelter place [19:42] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:42] M> +taps+ ive got ironside and wayne here...who both appear to be delusional and they insist on speaking to you... [19:42] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:43] <[CRS3_Savant]> Kel> Coronado has encountered Pfhor signatures on their ping map, Admiral. [19:43] ::looks to Tamarith:: Where are you going Ensign? [19:43] Multiple transports and at least one destroyer. Unable to pinpoint exact location. [19:43] =.\ction= Coronado begins to vibrate slightly, the frigate's systems coursing with the additional energy and the stress of the gravitational environment. [19:43] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:43] Helm,... [19:43] M> ::nods:: Okay....lets see if we can....get out of here. ::looks at exit door from sickbay:: [19:43] ::leans in, before Coronado even confirms:: Those are Pfhor signatures. ::points to the spikes on the readings:: [19:43] ::gives Maiko a frustrated look:: [19:43] ::re inters the TL:: Bridge. [19:43] =.\ction= There is a flicker, and Ironside is suddenly across the room. [19:44] E> ::alarms start going off left and right:: Alright people lets get those systems under control. [19:44] M> ::pushes ironside back inside:: i cant allow you to leave! i dont know if your contageous! [19:44] ::sits down again:: [19:44] M> Holodeck might be.......whooooooo!!! ::watches Ironside flash away:: [19:44] M> ::blinks at his change in position:: [19:44] =.\ction= Dr. Dyson finds herself pushing on air. Ironside is at least six meters away. [19:44] <[CRS3_Savant]> M> Lauren, I don't think that you could stop them from leaving if they honestly wanted to be elsewhere. [19:44] M> +taps+ Sickbay to bridge.. send some security down here! Ironside and Wayne are delusional and trying to leave wtihout my authorization [19:44] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:44] M> ::takes a step towards Ironside:: [19:45] ::mutters something about the doctor being delusional and then nods at Marcy:: [19:45] <[LCEN_Oswald]> ::the helmsperson of the Ab-Ship puts it into an elliptical orbit of epsilon .32 and radius at perigee of 175 nmi:: [19:45] +taps+ Security to Sickbay...Tamarith, get down there, find out what the hell is going on! [19:45] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:45] E> ::gets the reports that everything is stable for now:: +taps+ Bridge this is engineering. [19:45] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:45] ::readys weapons to hot standby:: [19:45] M> +taps+ Sickbay to bridge.. mr smith i am NOT delusional! [19:45] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:46] M> ::watches Wayne carefully:: Baby steps, Colonel - we're just learning to walk. [19:46] =.\ction= The other ships in Coro's group, following the LORASON-equipped ship's lead, spread out a bit. Vanquish begins clearing some of the worse debris for Absalom with well-placed phaser shots. [19:46] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:46] ::enters TL:: SICKBAY! [19:46] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:46] M> ::inside his head:: {{watchers..........we.....}} ::takes another step towards Ironside:: [19:46] M> ::smirks and glances at Dyson:: Oh no, Doctor? Did you not just see me translocate across the room? [19:46] AsT1> ::growls:: dammit, I always hates this waiting crap... [19:46] =.\ction= Ironside is suddenly again at Dyson's side. [19:46] [WARNING. RED ALERT ACTIVE. TURBOLIFTS RESTRICTED...] OVERIDE [19:46] E> +taps+ the systems are holding with all the stress but any more I can't say how long they'll last. [19:46] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:46] M> Oh hell..get out of here.. youre both loony! [19:46] <[CRS3_Savant]> M> ::Savant watched passively, amused:: [19:46] > ::enters Sickbay:: [19:46] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:46] =.\ction= Ship's condition is currently: Red Alert . [19:47] M> ::draws phaser:: [19:47] M> ::looks around:: [19:47] M> ::blinks at his change in position again, frowns:: ....this is going to be more difficult than I first imagined. [19:47] M> ::smiles at Dysonand takes another two steps:: (m) You will thank us later Doctor [19:47] <[CRS3_Savant]> M> Mr Tamarith, the weapon is not needed. [19:47] M> ::looks at Tamarith:: theyre delusional.. ::points to wayne and ironside:: [19:47] M> ::lowers weapon then puts it in holster:: [19:47] <[RAGC_LoraKor]> Kel> ::enters the gig's aft galley and after a moment's consideration, orders a light breakfast:: [19:48] ::Shakes his head:: ETA to Lh'owon, Helm. [19:48] M> The CO wants to know and I qoute 'What the Hell is going on down here' [19:48] M> ::looks at tamarith:: Mr Ironside and Wayne are delusional and acting oddly [19:48] M> ::licks his lips and thinks for a moment:: Then perhaps you'd be so kind as to escort us to wherever he is right now, so Colonel Wayne and I may explain. [19:48] * Obs|Dea (Me_Lonna@2c546df3.3ae158ff.da.uu.net) Quit (Ping timeout) [19:48] <[CRS3_Savant]> Kel> ::She speaks in a relaxed tone to the Admiral:: Quite a lot of dramatics on Coronado right now, Sir. It's too bad that you're missing out. I could see some good theartre coming out of this when we're all finished and back at Reorsa. [19:48] ::watches the readings:: Are they in Lh'owon? [19:48] M> ::nods:: Of Course. [19:49] M> If you wil... Follow me. [19:49] =.\ction= A group of five Pfhor strike craft emerge from a pocket within one of the asteroids plaguing the system. The swing around toward Avenger and begin peppering the small escort. [19:49] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:49] M> ::nears the exit:: Hey I almost made it ::grins:: [19:49] M> Does no one listen to the doctor around here??? ::groans loudly:: oh hell why am i here?? [19:49] Aye. They're advancing. [19:49] ::paces:: If Moses were here, he'd find a way around this debris problem... [19:49] <[CRS3_Savant]> M> Is that statement your professional opinion, Ms Dyson? [19:49] Phfor ships are firing on Avenger. [19:49] ::glances at the Intell Screens:: Captain... Trouble. [19:49] M> ::nods to Wayne and thinks for a moment before taking a step forward towards Tamarith:: [19:49] ::looks:: Marcy, return fire! [19:49] M> ::looks at savant:: no one listens to MY opinion...after all im ONLY the doctor [19:49] M> ::scoffs:: [19:49] ::locks phasers onto the lead strike craft:: [19:50] M> ::ponders what was said:: [19:50] ::fires phasers at her engines:: [19:50] =.\ction= One of Coronado's phaser beams lashes out, which races toward the target. [19:50] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:50] ::looks at Kari:: So far this is about the same resistance we had in the other timeline. [19:50] <[CRS3_Savant]> M> ::She replied in a consoling tone:: Don't worry, Lauren, I'm sure it's only the fact that this is a red alert situation and they're both needed. [19:50] M> Go ahead Colonel, try to get out... I dare you. [19:50] <[LCEN_Oswald]> ::looks at her tact officer:: you know what to do... [19:50] ::quickly amends:: From what I can remember, anyway. [19:50] =.\ction= Avenger manages to nail one of the 'craft cleanly. Two other shots slam into asteroids. Coro's shot also slices into a rock, missing. [19:50] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:50] M> Dr. Dyson you might need a hypospray. [19:50] ::fires phasers again:: [19:50] =.\ction= One of Coronado's phaser beams lashes out, and it sizzles across space! [19:50] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:50] ::turns towards Ironside trying to concentrate on the voices:: [19:50] M> Theres a strong forcefield behind that door. [19:50] M> ::groans loudly and looks at Tamarith, glaring:: i beg your pardon?! [19:50] M> ::arches an eyebrow:: You just suggested I follow you, Ensign? [19:51] <[CRS3_Savant]> M> I will not have any more theatrics or brinksmanship on this ship. Please, let's all calm down. [19:51] =.\ction= explode.wav Coro's second shot again hits a rock, pulverizing it. By sheer luck, one of the bits of new debris clips a second 'craft. [19:51] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:51] ::moves to Dyson:: If they escape, the forcefield will catch them, most likeley knocking them unconsicus.... [19:51] ::smiles:: Lucky shot, Mr. Marcy...::walks to D'rall:: How far until we clear this debris and reach the system? [19:51] ::attempts a manuel lock:: [19:52] =.\ction= Ship's condition is currently: Red Alert . [19:52] M> ::shrugs:: they arent going to listen to me Mr Tamarith... [19:52] Do you remember any resistance in Longshot while the Coro was away? [19:52] M> Its always nice to be prepared. [19:52] M> ::blinks at Tamarith and turns to the forcefield concentrating:: [19:52] Manuel guidance initiated... target locked.. [19:52] ::fires phasers:: [19:52] =.\ction= One of Coronado's phaser beams lashes out, hammering the target! [19:52] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:52] <[CRS3_Savant]> Kel> ::Savant had curled up in her chair and was cradling a bowl of holographic popcorn in her lap, staring out of the window as if watching a movie:: Goodness... such dramatics. I thought i was supposed to be the melodramatic one. [19:52] No. They had no idea we were here at the time. They were too worried about recapturing Tarndare. [19:52] +taps+ Daren to Tamarith, Report! [19:52] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:52] M> ::clears his throat:: Um, Mr. Tamarith? You just suggested we follow you as you escort us to the Captain ::slight pause:: Wherever he may be. Why would you want to contain us? [19:53] =.\ction= A third 'craft is destroyed by Coro, and Renegade misses a forth. It's clear the strike craft are using the debris as shields against the bigger ship's weapons. [19:53] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:53] M> ::looks at Tamarith:: What are you doing sir... [19:53] +taps+ Other than two madly insane crew members down here, theres nothing else to report. [19:53] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:53] =.\ction= A wing of Spectres screams by Coro on one side, chasing after one of the fleeing 'craft. For a few minutes, the area around Coro is clear, though Avenger and Renegade are still engaged. [19:53] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:53] <[CRS3_Savant]> M> I would like to reinforce that the Colonels are *not* insane. They can't be judged so before having a full psychological review. [19:53] ::nods:: Even if they don't remember we still might have a fight here. I havn't seen aything from Aldur and his teams mentioning where the Pfhor are. [19:53] ::targets another strike craft and compensates for speed, evasives, and nearby debris and fires phasers:: [19:53] =.\ction= One of Coronado's phaser beams lashes out, hitting the target. [19:53] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:54] D'Rall, adjust course - Zero-Three-One, Mark Four-Seven. [19:54] M> ::rolls her eyes, and puts a hand on her head:: oh good grief [19:54] =.\ction= The target Coro hits is another rock... the strike craft on the far side is now out of range. [19:54] +taps+ Have Doctor Dyson analyze their situation...if they say anything of importance, I want to know. Daren Out! [19:54] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:54] <[CRS3_Savant]> M> ::Her voice was falsely cheerful:: That's from the medical guidelines manual ^_^ [19:54] M> ::looks at Ironsideand Wayne:: [19:54] M> ::mutters:: guidlines.... [19:54] M> Thank you, Savant, but we really don't have time for that. [19:55] <[CRS3_Savant]> M> No, we don't. I suggest it be done once the red alert situation is completed. [19:55] M> and exactly how am i supposed to find out if they are truly insane?? [19:55] Give me everything you can get from the impulse engines. [19:55] M> The penny test? [19:55] <[CRS3_Savant]> M> ::the screen beside Dyson popped up with a review of psychological testing procedures used by Starfleet:: [19:55] ::watches the Lh'owon skirmish a moment, then resumes the conversation:: Yeah. We have no idea what's going on with them. The cloaking device gives them a huge advantage. [19:55] M> The fact that I can do this isn't enough proof? ::looks across the room, back beside Dyson again:: [19:55]