[19:00] Oh, last week. I forgot. I gave everyone who missed last week an announced 'cause of U.S. Thanksgiving. [19:00] * Jester is now known as RAGC_LoraKor [19:00] Uniforms, those last of you without them. :) [19:00] He's probably in jail for being a hippie. [19:00] Captain, whenever you're ready. :) [19:00] "No Towlie, I don't wanna get high" [19:01] Actually, he's here. ::points at Tlaloco:: [19:01] they put you in jail for that now? [19:01] ::attn:: [19:01] He's probably right here Brad :) [19:01] Actually... [19:01] * COMC_Ironside is now known as [COMC_Ironside] [19:01] ::grins:: [19:01] Oh, so he is. [19:01] * CRS1_Drexler|Churchill shrugs. [19:01] * MJCC_Prescot is now known as [MJCC_Prescot] [19:01] LCARS, lets go! [19:01] * CoroLCARS =/\= CPCO_Daren has called: ATTENTION ON DECK =/\= [19:01] * 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!' [19:01] * CoroLCARS sets mode: +m [19:01] ::attn:: [19:01] ::attn:: [19:01] ::attn:: [19:01] <[COMC_Ironside]> ::Attn:: [19:01] * [CRXO_Smith] pops sharply to attention. [19:01] ::attn:: [19:01] ::attn:: [19:01] ::pops to attention:: [19:01] <[MJCC_Prescot]> ::attn:: [19:01] (( don't forget #uss-coronado-ooc )) [19:01] ::attn:: [19:01] ::attn:: [19:02] attn [19:02] ::attn: [19:02] : [19:02] Welcome, everyone! :) I've a feeling that tonight will either be relatively short or really, really long. ;) [19:02] ::attn:: [19:02] Uniform, Sonya. ;) We'll see how well everyone's been paying attention, I guess. ::grins:: [19:02] Long! [19:03] Here's tonight's briefing: [19:03] =Sim Briefing!= Please type "ack" after you've read it... [19:03] Stardate 240212.02: "The Tenth Plague", Part 2, by Jester, with significant assistance from Fraser. [19:03] SUMMARY: "We have our own problems to deal with just now!" [19:03] 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. [19:03] Four Defender fleets are holding Xanadu against an enormous Pfhor attack. One of those fleets, centered on U.S.S. Gryphon, has been crushed. Two others, the Apori and a group of Traxati weapons probes, have just arrived. A final group, including U.S.S. Churchill, remains within the asteroid. [19:03] Coronado's group has problems of their own: Lh'owon has been reinforced by the Pfhor, and there are more than 2,000 enemy troops on the surface of the planet, many of them burrowed Hounds, or Hunters who cannot be easily detected by sensors. A massive ground battle has broken out there... [19:03] Briefing complete. [19:03] <[COMC_Ironside]> ack [19:03] ack [19:03] * [CRXO_Smith] acknowledges with a crisp salute. [19:03] ackety ack [19:03] ack ack [19:03] ack [19:03] ack [19:03] ack [19:03] ack [19:03] * Sonya is now known as [LCEN_Oswald] [19:03] ack [19:03] ack [19:04] ack [19:04] <[MJCC_Prescot]> ack [19:04] Pretty straightforward, I think. :) Hopefully, everyone's read the teaser. [19:04] * Tlaloco is now known as CR [19:04] <[CRXO_Smith]> best. teaser. ever. [19:04] <[CRXO_Smith]> ;)0 [19:04] * CR is now known as CRXXTlaloco [19:04] That teaser does indeed happen before this week's sim. We pick up about 3 minutes after the events of the teaser, and about 6 or 7 minutes after last week's sim. [19:04] Enough time to get organized, and that's about it. ;) [19:05] ::looks around:: No questions? For two weeks in a row? [19:05] ::raises:: [19:05] ::raises hand:: [19:05] Welcome back, Commander. :) You start in Sickbay, having just woken out of stasis. Have a question other than that? [19:05] ::Raises:: [19:05] None, thank you sir. [19:05] <[LCEN_Oswald]> ::runs and hides:: [19:05] ::nods:: Watch for a message window from me. I have to fill you in on a couple of things. ;) [19:05] Ensign D'rall? [19:06] yessir. [19:06] Where is Coronado at the moment? :) [19:06] In orbit of Lh'owon, or somewhere close by. [19:07] Captain, that correct? [19:07] * Sonya_ (zunite@12a06a62.10acf436.reshalls.umn.edu) has joined #uss- coronado [19:07] * CoroLCARS sets mode: +v Sonya_ [19:07] * [LCEN_Oswald] (zunite@12a06a62.10acf436.reshalls.umn.edu) Quit (Connection reset by peer) [19:07] * Sonya_ is now known as [LCEN_Oswald] [19:08] yeah where else would we be? :) [19:08] ::nudges Captain Daren:: Monday Night Football later. Sim now. ;) [19:08] ::grins:: Commander Marcy? [19:08] Are we still involved in a major spaceborn battle? ;-) [19:08] <> [19:08] I assume the battle is winding down. Three out of four destroyers were taken out last week, and I can only assume that the 4th is either dead or pretty close to it. [19:08] I assume there's still a transport or two nearby that needs crushing. ;) [19:09] <[CRXO_Smith]> But the land battle is just heating up, I 'magine? [19:09] Correct. Raise your hand next time. ;) [19:09] * CRS3_Savant mutters something about "should've been crushed as soon as you got there..." [19:09] <[MJCC_Prescot]> ::coughs:: that would be nice of you to crush those transports fore they land and disembark their troops [19:09] <[CRXO_Smith]> heh [19:09] ::nods at Prescot:: Indeed it would, especially since those transports carry 500 or so troops each. ;) [19:09] And the Marines and Shadow Knights are already outnumbered. [19:09] Any other questions? [19:10] OK, great. Those on the surface, please remember: the surface is crowded, battle is chaotic, and you're not sure where you're going. There are indeed Hounds here, and they can and will burrow underneath you if you're not careful. [19:11] Watch what you do and say every minute. Every year or so, I run a sim in which it is possible for your character to be killed or seriously wounded if you do something stupid. [19:11] Guess what. Tonight's the night. ;) [19:11] huzzah! [19:11] * CRS3_Savant is happy to be far, far away from the fighting [19:11] <[MJCC_Prescot]> -_- [19:11] <> [19:11] <[CRXO_Smith]> ::grumbles and dusts off Velorna Tal's bio:: [19:11] So, watch yourselves. Stay together, and watch each other's backs. [19:11] Everyone understand? [19:11] <[COMC_Ironside]> What are you talking about, Savant? You just jumped into a warzone in the Captain's Yacht. ;-) [19:12] * CRS3_Savant is aboard an entire fleet.. i'm not worried ^_- [19:12] * [LCEN_Oswald] (zunite@12a06a62.10acf436.reshalls.umn.edu) Quit (Ping timeout) [19:12] <[CRXO_Smith]> Sonya, remember, you - well, damn... [19:12] <> [19:12] ::chuckles:: #uss-coronado-ooc [19:12] BTW. [19:12] * [LCEN_Oswald] (zunite@12a06a62.10acf436.reshalls.umn.edu) has joined #uss-coronado [19:12] * CoroLCARS sets mode: +v [LCEN_Oswald] [19:12] Final questions? [19:12] Right. Let's sim! :) [19:12] =.\= =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= SIM RESUME =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= =.\= [19:12] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:13] * Thompson is now known as ObsThompson [19:13] ::shakes his head and looks around:: [19:13] M> [19:13] <[COMC_Ironside]> ::spins, the false matter sword in his hand cleaving a Hound bursting out of the ground in two:: [19:13] Kel> ::Savant waited patiently, watching the scene with calm and poise:: [19:13] M>Paya? [19:13] =.\ction= Avenger drops into Lh'owon's atmosphere and begins close support of the Marines on the surface, bombarding Pfhor troop concentrations. [19:13] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:13] CIC> ::watches the approaching Pfhor and the newly arriving ships:: [19:13] <[CRXO_Smith]> ::shakes his head as he awakens and looks up out the hole he fell into:: [19:13] E> ::keeps everyone on there toes:: [19:13] <[CRXO_Smith]> Oh, Commander Oswald! [19:13] <[MJCC_Prescot]> ::looks around with the battlefield, pulling up his M2- 43 and firing off a few shots, hitting a hunter in the chest and felling it:: [19:13] M>::sits up:: WHere's Paya? [19:14] <[COMC_Ironside]> ::blasts another Hound with a series of shots from his PPP, in his opposite hand:: [19:14] ::watches the bridge crew as he continues to practise:: (m)baby steps, baby steps [19:14] * Sonya_ (zunite@12a06a62.10acf436.reshalls.umn.edu) has joined #uss- coronado [19:14] * CoroLCARS sets mode: +v Sonya_ [19:14] M> Where am I? [19:14] ::looks to Marcy:: Alright, what've we got? [19:14] * Sonya_ is now known as [LCEN_Zunite] [19:14] ::watches the readings carefully:: Xanadu patrol, the Pfhor flagship is incoming. Reading five minutes until its compliment will reach your position. [19:14] <[CRXO_Smith]> ::calls up again:: Commander Oswald? Zunite? [19:14] <> [19:14] =.\ction= The automatic klaxon sounds as Coronado's alert status changes to red . [19:14] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:14] <[MJCC_Prescot]> ::draws aim at a hound burrowing up out of the ground, sniping it as it pulls up:: [19:14] ::frowns, pulling out to a higher orbit to avoid debris:: [19:14] ::double checks:: One destroyer, three transports.. [19:14] <[LCEN_Zunite]> ;;looks down at Smith:: what? [19:14] <[MJCC_Prescot]> +com+ Alpha Company Report in!! [19:14] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:14] =.\ction= Marines on the surface engage Pfhor Hunters and Birdies in close combat. [19:15] M>::Sits up:: This looks like Medbay [19:15] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:15] ::looks at the damage:: That battleship is annhialating everything. [19:15] <> [19:15] ::shakes her head at the display on a holotank:: That's a damn big ship. [19:15] ::voices continue to bombard him as he tries to concentrate on one voice:: [19:15] <[COMC_Ironside]> ::shuts down his false matter sword and holsters his PPP, drawing his M2-43 off of his back and tapping a control on his wrist pad to flash heat his visor and get rid of the Hound bodily fluids:: [19:15] Ensign, attack maneuvering gamma four, give Marcy and clear shot, then we're going after those transports! [19:15] <[MJCC_Prescot]> ::motions a squad of his men up, ordering his heavy weapons squad to lay down covering fire for the squad to come up with:: [19:15] We can't fight that. A hundred of our best warships wouldn't cripple it. [19:15] * [LCEN_Oswald] (zunite@12a06a62.10acf436.reshalls.umn.edu) Quit (Connection reset by peer) [19:15] ::Savant is abuzz with activity. All across the network, Savant bserved and schemed, seeing the stakes and the best plans to make:: [19:15] <[CRXO_Smith]> ::scans the cavern:: I think we've found our entrance... or at least... AN entrance. [19:15] Savant, do you copy? [19:15] ::locks all weapons:: [19:15] M> ::looks at Tlaloco:: It IS the medbay.. ::scans him:: [19:15] Aye sir ::engages engines, rocketing the Coronado out of orbit and spiraling in on a transport:: [19:15] =.\ction= With a chirping sound from the Helm console, Coronado's engines engage... [19:15] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:15] <[LCEN_Zunite]> ;;looks around;: yup yup... lets go... [19:15] M>where's my son? [19:15] +com+ Aye Mr Drexler, I copy. [19:15] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:16] M> Son? ::looks confused:: [19:16] Holding fire for point blank range.. [19:16] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:16] Confirm operating status of Xanadu's internal defenses. [19:16] M>There was a baby. [19:16] =.\ction= Lora Kor brings Kelaka through a small flight of Pfhor strike craft and enters Xanadu's first chamber. [19:16] E> ::notices a power dip and rerouts some lines to make up for it:: [19:16] <[COMC_Ironside]> ::puts his back up against the wall of an urban building, the huge pile of of rock and debris that was once the Citadel across from him:: +com+ All forces - continue setting up perimeter! I want a solid line surrounding what's left of the citadel! [19:16] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:16] ::brings the Coronado in behind the transport, closing rapidly:: [19:16] +com+ ::She spoke calmly just as she summoned Xanadu's internal defenses:: They are operable, Mr Drexler. [19:16] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:16] M>Please I need to speak to mywife. [19:17] M> ::looks at him:: I havent seen him or her in a while [19:17] <[LCEN_Zunite]> ::looks at Smith:: where's Ironside? [19:17] <[MJCC_Prescot]> You hard the Col!! get to seting up defenses!! [19:17] Good. Standby on that. ::watches Kelaka peel through the first chamber:: [19:17] M> Where's K? [19:17] Could we push it into the radiation? Maybe take out manuvering mechanisms... [19:17] M> I dont know... [19:17] +com+ Aye Churchill. [19:17] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:17] ::fires phasers at the transport:: [19:17] =.\ction= One of Coronado's phaser beams lashes out, which hammers the target square on, nearly sending it tumbling. [19:17] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:17] <[COMC_Ironside]> ::leans out around the corner of the building and takes a brief moment to draw a bead on an approaching trio of hunters before letting off three quick bursts and whipping back under cover:: [19:17] <[MJCC_Prescot]> ::directs his men over towards and outcropping so that his men have fire from above, instructing them not to get complacent and look out for burrowing hounds:: [19:17] Kel> Certainly a lot of activity out here. [19:17] That thing isn't going to budge. [19:17] ::fires multiple torpedoes at the same target:: [19:17] =.\ction= Multiple torpedoes streak out of the launchers, which disperse and hammer the target! [19:17] Savant, does Xanadu have any propulsion? [19:17] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:18] M>Be Quiet! [19:18] ::hauls back on the thrusters as the torpedoes streak out, sending Coronado into a steep climb over the transport:: [19:18] <[CRXO_Smith]> ::shakes his head:: Leading the extermination of the Pfhor on the surface. We agreed that as soon as we found the entrance, he would hold it. I guess he decided that this was it. [19:18] +com+ Xanadu has minor stationkeeping thrusters. Not enough for what you're thinking, however. [19:18] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:18] M> ::raises an eyebrow:: I beg your pardon?!?! Theres no reason to yell at me [19:18] ::fires a false matter torpedo to finish off the transport:: [19:18] Not enough to simply rotate the thing? [19:18] =.\ction= Coronado fires a single false matter torpedo, which streaks across space and hammers the target. [19:18] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:18] M>I'm sorry, doctor, I wasn't talking to you. [19:18] <[LCEN_Zunite]> ::takes her lightsaber off her belt and holds it in her off hand:: fun fun... we going to actually go splenking or we just gonna stand here like sitting ducks? [19:18] <[MJCC_Prescot]> ::spies a group of hunters and hounds making thier way up towards the rubble:: +com+ incomming from the northen side!! ::takes out a plasma nade, priming it and letting it go at the enemy as the come on:: [19:18] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:19] ::looks up at the battle staring at the view screen voices continue to cascade over him as he picks up on one:: [19:19] ::curses:: Okay. ::glances up at the inbound Traxati armada, not convinced they'll get to Xanadu in time:: [19:19] M> Hmph.. ::picks up a padd and taps into it, mumbling:: [19:19] +com+ They used to have that capacity, Sir, but at the moment they do not. ::She spoke in a polite, professional tone that screamed automation:: [19:19] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:19] <[CRXO_Smith]> One sec - +taps+ Coronado - Captain Drexler, from Away Team. [19:19] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:19] ::mutters:: Blast this ship turns like a whale... ::fights the helm to keep control as she rolls the ship, completing the Immelman:: [19:19] <[LCEN_Zunite]> ::holds her phaser, setting overkill, in her right hand:: [19:19] +comm+ This is Drexler, go ahead. [19:19] Kel> ::accelerates, bringing Kelaka through the first chamber and into the second:: [19:19] ::stands on the bridge, steady, watching the battle ensue, not much of a fight now thankfully:: Time to take a breath... [19:19] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:19] =.\ction= Ship's condition is currently: Red Alert . [19:19] <[COMC_Ironside]> ::mutters to himself:: Too many bloody routes of advance...+com+ Ironside to Coronado - if you can spare the munitions, I am hereby requesting a torpedo bombardment, dispersal pattern six hundred metres outwards of our circular perimeter - if you can flatten the city blocks, we can better identify the advancing Pfhor troops. [19:19] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:19] +taps+ Go ahead Commander... [19:19] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:19] <> [19:19] <[MJCC_Prescot]> ::after the shrapnel and debris clear he orders covering fire again, pulling more men up int his place and spraying the advancing area before pulling down as his squad does the same:: [19:19] <> [19:19] Kel> +com+ Churchill, Kelaka on approach. ::grimaces:: Request transport. [19:19] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:20] M>No, doc, no need to think that. [19:20] <[CRXO_Smith]> +taps+ We've found what appears to be the entrance to the caverns that lead to the ruins of the Citadel. [19:20] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:20] <[LCEN_Zunite]> ::taps her foot while waiting for Smith, definitely not gonna go in alone:: [19:20] ::nods to Kari to handle the admiral's request:: [19:20] Kel> ::She gave Lora a supporting smile, but didn't say anything to draw attention to his distaste for transport:: [19:20] ::targets another transport and fires multiple torpedoes at it:: [19:20] =.\ction= Multiple torpedoes streak out of the launchers, taking a bite out of the target's starboard side! [19:20] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:20] ::steps to a nearby scan of the area:: Right, we've got you up here...anything interesting to report? [19:20] ::pulls up an ops display and trys for a lock:: +comm+ transport incoming, Admiral [19:20] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:21] <[MJCC_Prescot]> ::reloads his weapon and pulls up again, firing off a few rounds at a birdie that gets too close:: [19:21] <[COMC_Ironside]> ::monitors the battle from his suit's command system, shuffling troops about based on the advancing movements of the Pfhor:: [19:21] E> ::sends a team to fix the bypassed power lines:: [19:21] Kel> ::glances at Kelaka's shields to confirm that they're down, and slows the gig down:: Savant, put her down somewhere safe, will you? [19:21] <[CRXO_Smith]> ::scans the area again:: +taps+ Not yet. I'll keep you posted - assuming we can stay in touch. [19:21] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:21] ::pulls the Coronado away slightly, splitting the distance between the planet and the current target transport, rolling:: [19:21] M>I'm just not feeling myself. [19:21] Kel> Aye, Admiral. I've found a nice little spot. [19:21] Kel> ::smiles crookedly over at the avatar:: I don't relish the idea of the Pfhor blowing him ::waves one hand to indicate the entire ship:: up just because he's a stationary target. [19:21] M> ::scans Tlaloco:: this is odd...youre neuropeptide levels are double what your medical files say they should be.. [19:21] ::gets a positive lock and innitiates the transport:: [19:22] Kel> ::nods and demats:: [19:22] ::listens to the various reports and distress signals as he tries to concentrate on one particular voice:: {{one..one...}} [19:22] <[LCEN_Zunite]> ::frowns at Smith:; let's go... I wanna get away from the firefight... if at all possible... ::starts heading into the cave:: [19:22] ::fires phasers at the same ship:: [19:22] =.\ction= One of Coronado's phaser beams lashes out, which just hits, clipping the target. [19:22] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:22] M>I wish they'd stop. [19:22] I won't let that happen.. if they get in here, I intend on using him to his fullest effect [19:22] =.\ction= Lora Kor rematerializes aboard Churchill. [19:22] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:22] Admiral. Welcome back. [19:22] <[COMC_Ironside]> Lightbody! ::leans out around the corner again, this time half-kneeling, and lays down a field of suppresive fire for a moment before taking cover again:: Hold this position, I'm moving north! [19:22] M> wish what would stop ? [19:22] <[CRXO_Smith]> ::starts down the path:: +taps+ This thing heads farther down and deeper in. No indication of where exactly it leads - except based on our initial scans. [19:22] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:22] M>pms, huh? [19:22] +taps+ Indeed, good luck Commander...if we find anything interesting from orbit we'll be sure to let you know. Coro Out! [19:22] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:22] ::notices Savant's android on Kelaka as well and extends the transporter field to include it:: [19:23] <[CRXO_Smith]> ::hefts his rifle:: C'mon, Commander. We've got a first contact to initiate. [19:23] ::fires all weapons to attempt to destroy the target:: [19:23] =.\ction= Coronado roars, all of its weapons firing! [19:23] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:23] Kel> ::beams up with the Admiral onto Churchill [19:23] <[LCEN_Zunite]> ::mutters something about it not really mattering where it leads as long as it's not phfor infested:: [19:23] ::frowns:: Captain, should I close orbit to provide the support fire for the ground troops? [19:23] <[MJCC_Prescot]> ::pulls up one of his SAW to a good covering fire position helping protect the man as he lays down heavy fire:: [19:23] Kel> ::nods at Drexler:: What's our status here, Commander? ::hurries over to the holographict table:: [19:23] M> ::looks at him:: excuse me? [19:23] Second transport destroyed, sir. [19:23] M>My son, Paya. You don't know where he is? You... you have a baby too. [19:23] ::She gestured to the holographic table,:: It's not as good as we could hope, Sir. [19:24] Kel> ::sets the interface to Muse on the table in front of him, being careful not to drop it:: [19:24] Destroyer closing on us.. [19:24] Status is we've lost most of the outer fleet. [19:24] M> Im sorry I dont... ::blinks:: howd you know i have a baby? [19:24] E> ::gets status report from reapir team:: [19:24] Incoming Pfhor battleship which we realistically can't stop with our weapons. [19:24] =.\ction= Ship's condition is currently: Red Alert . [19:24] didn't you.. tell me? [19:24] ::Walks into the Bridge and over to Marcy:: Ensign Senik reporting for duty. [19:24] Kel> ::Though the ship was empty, Kelaka maneuvered itself to a content little hiding spot on the surface and activated its' shrowd:: [19:24] ::nods:: What's coming through with them? [19:24] =.\ction= Although desolate and ruined, the city that was once the capital of Lh'owon is a chaotic nightmare of urban fighting - the marines' defensive line bends and warps like a shifting rubber band as Pfhor advances push in and around hardened defenders. [19:24] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:24] M> No i didnt [19:25] ::winces:: Not good... ::glances at the holodeck for a three-dimensional view of the battle in orbit:: [19:25] <[CRXO_Smith]> ::moves cautiously, his boots occassionally slipping slightly on the loose gravelly rocks covering the cavern floors:: [19:25] Jennifer. [19:25] ::glances at the interface, wondering what the Admiral had brought with him:: [19:25] ::fires a false matter torpedo at the last transport and begins locking weapons on the destroyer:: [19:25] =.\ction= Coronado fires a single false matter torpedo, shearing off a small piece of the target, scattering debris. [19:25] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:25] =.\ction= The Traxati weapon-probes move to intercept the Pfhor battleship and begin peppering it with neutronium needles. Tough as the Pfhor armor is, neutronium still passes through it as if it were very thin air. [19:25] You said her name is Jennifer. [19:25] <[LCEN_Zunite]> ::looks briefly at Smith;: how did I get stuck with you on this one? [19:25] Ten cruisers, two dozen destroyers. [19:25] ::looks to D'rall:: Take us in a bit closer yes, but I don't want to even come close to any of our people...keep us locked in to very much outside of where the away team is. [19:25] M> I didnt say a word... ::looks at him:: you must be telepathic [19:25] <[MJCC_Prescot]> ::takes out another gernade and throws it as hard as he can at a group of the oncomming pfhor gorup:: [19:25] <[CRXO_Smith]> Blame the captain. I wanted this to be a one-man operation. [19:25] Concentrate fire from the Thunderchild group and whatever Apori vessels we can swing into place on the ancillary ships. [19:26] I been a bit telepathic, but I could only read other telepaths- [19:26] <[COMC_Ironside]> ::fires a short burst over Prescot's head as he leans out to throw the grenade, catching a Hunter that was waiting for him to pop out again:: [19:26] but who are the others? [19:26] Aye. ::he leaned to the side and relayed orders to the fleet:: [19:26] <[LCEN_Zunite]> ::raises an eyebrow at Smith:: you gotta be kidding me... you alone on this mission... we would have been doomed... [19:26] ::nods:: New course 000 mark 030... assuming low orbit... [19:26] M> what others?? ::looks puzzled:: [19:26] Ah.. ensign.. take the auxiallry tac station and destroy this destroyer. ::Smiles:: [19:26] How's Coronado doing? [19:26] ::Savant frowned slightly and pondered the hologram thoughtfully:: [19:26] <[COMC_Ironside]> ::pulls up alongside Prescot:: Pleasant day, isn't it, Major? [19:26] =.\ction= Coronado's weapons with help manage to clear the system of hostile ships...for now [19:27] ::looks up at the display:: Appears they're managing. [19:27] M>Doctor, the voices in my head. I can't control them. [19:27] Yes Ma'am ::Walks over to aux tac station [19:27] <[MJCC_Prescot]> ::look sover a the col:: glorious sir! I havent had this much fun in a long time! ::pulls up again to lay down some more fire against the enemy:: [19:27] <[CRXO_Smith]> ::smirks from behind his armor's helmet:: Who's the trained people-person, Commander? ::winks:: [19:27] * ObsThompson (~thompson@15ce2659.4b89d8f.urh.uiuc.edu) has left #uss- coronado [19:27] <[MJCC_Prescot]> +Com+ were taking some heavy fire on the northern front!!! any air support would be greatly appreciated! [19:27] ::looks to Marcy:: Begin firing phasers on the surface...phaser's only. I don't want to risk any cave ins with our people below ground... [19:27] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:27] =.\ction= The needles hit and drill through, of course, but are only 1cm wide against a 20km target... a bit like trying to kill a human with a hundred pushpins. Maybe you could do it, but it would take lots of time... At first, the battleship tries firing on the needles. This does very little good. [19:27] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:27] < ::keeps her eyes peeled to the sensors, finally pulling Coronado out of the shallow dive into a stable low orbit:: [19:27] <[LCEN_Zunite]> ::laughs;: yea... but at least I don't cause people to quake in fear at the sight of me... [19:28] [19:28] M> I left to make peace with the Pfhor. [19:28] * RAGC_LoraKor is now known as RAGC_LoraKor|Churchill [19:28] M> I found something else. [19:28] the Traxati should be concentrating their fire in critical locations.. . . this won't work. [19:28] ::his mind is set as he continues to concentrate on the one calling out:: [19:28] * CRS3_Savant is now known as CRS3_Savant|Churchill [19:28] Tell them to hurry. We might be able to stop the Pfhor, we might not... but they can stop them a hell of a lot faster than we can. [19:28] Aye, weapons ports, reactors. [19:28] <[CRXO_Smith]> ::turns back to his armor's scanners:: The hell you say. ::smirks slightly:: [19:28] ::fires multiple phasers at ground targets:: [19:28] =.\ction= Multiple phaser beams from both the primary and secondary batteries fire, taking a chunk out of the target's portside, scattering debris in a cloud. [19:28] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:28] M> ::shrugs and walks over to a console:: {{howd he know about jennifer?}} [19:28] And then I couldn't move and they were in my head. [19:28] <[COMC_Ironside]> +com+ I want all heavy weaponry covering the streets of advance on the citadel! Set up defensive barricades using whatever you can find - rocks, vehicles - anything that can take weapons fire and not get you killed! [19:28] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:28] ::glances at Ma'Aru:: Any sign of cloaked ships? Or is this it? Are they making an attempt on Xanadu, other than with the battleship? [19:28] {{you told me somehow}} [19:29] M> ::isnt telepathic so she cant hear him:: [19:29] <[LCEN_Zunite]> ::tries to see further up the path, with no luck:: have I ever told you what a huge coward I am... [19:29] <[MJCC_Prescot]> ::reloads his weapon, moving over slightly to a new position to try and gain a better firing line:: [19:29] ::Savant spoke in an apologetic tone to Ironside in his earpiece:: +com+ I hate to say it Sir, but Xanadu is under heavy assault, and we need you finished right away. Is there any way I can help you accomplish your mission? [19:29] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:29] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:29] =.\ction= Ship's condition is currently: Red Alert . [19:29] E> ::hopes this is the worst it wil get for the ship, but knows better!:: [19:29] ::holds Coronado in a geosynchronous position over the fire zone:: [19:29] M> +taps+ Sickbay to bridge... Tlaloco is awake [19:29] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:29] M>That's how. [19:30] ::looks to Marcy:: Keep your phaser stroke surgical...few and far between. Also begin scanning the area that the away team is exploring, let me know if you find anything that might be helpful [19:30] <[CRXO_Smith]> ::notes the slope heading upward again:: You're brave enough to run roughshod over those jokers in your engine room. [19:30] Aye, sir. [19:30] M> ::looks at tlaloco:: whats how? ::looks confused:: [19:30] No other signs of cloaked ships at present, sir. A good portion of the other approach paths have been sprayed with fire to reveal any hidden ships and nothing has come up. That dosn't mean that a smaller Pfhor group coldn't make it through, though. [19:30] ::interjects:: Admiral, I took the liberty of mining the entrance to Xanadu to avoid any surprises. [19:30] ::blinks:: +taps+ Excuse me Doctor? [19:30] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:30] ::swings around to the far side of the holographic table and nods:: Good thinking. Let's ignore the outlying ships for now. [19:30] well, you asked me how I knew about Jennifer. [19:30] <[LCEN_Zunite]> they're easy... they shoot at me I kick them outta my department... and normally they don't gang up on me... [19:30] How long until the battleship hits your minefield? [19:30] ::Tries to stay out of the way as he listens to the comms traffic:: Costly but necessary [19:30] =.\ction= With SAWs and PARs sending withering fire down the streets radiating outwards from the citadel, the Pfhor troop advance slows as they are forced to crawl through and over the ruins of the city's infastructure. [19:31] +taps+ Belay that Sickbay, I actually heard you, though...whats his condition? [19:31] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:31] ::checks:: About five minutes at its present speed. It's auxilliary ships are going to be in range any moment. [19:31] <[CRXO_Smith]> ::nods and starts up the incline:: I think I see a light ahead. Let's hurry. [19:31] ::Savant nodded, pondering silently...:: As things are, Sirs, the Pfhor flagship will arrive at Xanadu five or ten minutes before Coronado can return. [19:31] <[MJCC_Prescot]> ::fires off another trio of rounds, ducking back down as soon as hes done to avoid letting the enemy get a bead on him:: [19:31] M> +taps+ his neuropeptide levels are double what his records indicate [19:31] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:31] ::monitors the flight sensors for any debris ahead from the previously-destroyed ships:: [19:31] =.\ction= The Vanguard group finally makes it to the south side of Xanadu and engages the rear-guard of the Pfhor battle group. [19:31] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:31] M> He wants to know what that means, doctor. [19:32] <[LCEN_Zunite]> ::moans;: lets not... it's probably the light of a firefight knowing my luck ::starts hurrying anyways:: [19:32] M> ::glances at tlalco:: [19:32] M> Where's Paya? [19:32] ::watches Vanguard's group:: If they could feign back they might draw a portion of the secondary ships with them. [19:33] ::shakes his head:: We don't need Coronado to return... we need them to release the S'pht. [19:33] <[MJCC_Prescot]> ::smirks, moving around and making sure the defensive lines arent weakening to the point of breaking, calling in reserves to the area that need it:: [19:33] M> I dont know... the nurses took him to the nursery and i havent seen him since [19:33] <[COMC_Ironside]> Major, hold this line! ::fires from under cover before changing position again:: Nothing gets through here, understood! We are not moving until we find the S'pht'Kr. [19:33] <[CRXO_Smith]> ::chuckles and trigger's the suit's tricorder functions:: [19:33] m> Where's Jennifer? [19:33] +taps+ He's missed quite a bit. Work with him doctor, stablize his condition and keep me updated... [19:33] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:33] ::Savant nodded:: Assuming that works, Sir, yes. It'll be cutting it very close, according to my predictions. [19:33] M> Please ask the Captain if I'm under arrest. [19:34] =.\ction= Flickering explosions begin to dance around the forward Pfhor destroyers in its battleship group. A moment later, Thunderchild reveals herself... apparently she was hiding in the radiation field waiting for the right moment to strike. [19:34] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:34] <[MJCC_Prescot]> ::nods at the Col:: we are not to leave... I copy col! ::passes along the orders to his men, telling them to dig in for good:: [19:34] Admiral, perhaps we should bring the remainder of our fleet intside Xanadu. [19:34] Rather, the ones guarding the entrance. [19:34] ::She crossed her arms and tapped her lower lip with a fingertip, studying the display:: [19:34] =.\ction= Ship's condition is currently: Red Alert . [19:34] We're spread too thin as it is. [19:34] ::grips the table:: We've only got three ships between the battleship and Xanadu, Commander. Thunderchild and two of those Reorsan Defiants. [19:35] ::shakes her head:: We'ed have them backed into a corner, there is only one way out of there. [19:35] ::takes the moment of respite to stretch and run short diagnostics on the helm systems as well as handling a few ops issues:: [19:35] M> ::looks at tlalco:: in my quarters with her holonanny.. +taps+ understood bridge [19:35] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:35] ::nods:: ...and that's through the rift. No. [19:35] ::Savant tried again, trying to reach Ironside:: +com+ Savant to Ironside, do you copy, Sir? Please respond. over." [19:35] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:35] * ObsDolin (trilluser@3eb8f587.1328406c.asm.bellsouth.net) has joined #uss-coronado [19:35] * CoroLCARS sets mode: +v ObsDolin [19:35] <[CRXO_Smith]> Any sign of the entrance to the Citadel ye - Whoa! ::careens down a slippery slope, tumbling and rolling:: [19:35] ::steps closer to Marcy:: Hold on the ground fire...get me a status report from Xanadu...Ensign Senik, take over scanning the planets surface [19:35] We hold Xanadu long enough for Coronado to complete her mission, or we fail to hold, and evacuate the system. [19:35] ::frowns, rotating the display a bit:: [19:35] ...and then destroy as much of Xanadu as we can. [19:35] ::Savant nodded in agreement with the Admiral:: [19:35] ::scans Xanadu:: [19:35] Sir, perhaps I should redirect the minefield for that task. [19:36] ::turns to Savant:: Commander, can Alexandria's weapons be programmed to self-destruct? [19:36] <[COMC_Ironside]> ::nods and checks the battle plan on his suit, frowning at a rather large bulge in the southern lines:: +com+ What the hell do you w.....sorry Savant, we're a little....involved down here. [19:36] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:36] <> [19:36] ::turns back to Drexler:: Do it. [19:36] M>Why hasn't K been by to visit? [19:36] <> [19:36] Should it come to that, I'm prepared to set the internal energy stores to overload.... it'll be far more complete than the weapon systems. [19:36] <[COMC_Ironside]> +com+ But I could use better advanced Pfhor troop movements, if you can see them. [19:36] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:36] <[LCEN_Zunite]> ::almost maintains her balance... but not quite and tumbles down the slope behind Smith:: [19:36] ::nods:: The battleship is too close now. I doubt we'll have any more surprises. Just brute force. [19:36] M> she isnt here... i dont know where she is.. ::taps a PADD in her hand:: [19:36] ::listens Daren and Marcy as he takes a step over to the security station:: [19:36] ::looks at the admiral:: What about one last chance at the third chamber? [19:36] =.\ction= An enormous secondary explosion lights up the Pfhor battleship -- apparently one of the Traxati needles finally hit something sensitive. Almost simultaneously, one of its escort cruisers explodes, looking a bit like swiss cheese. [19:36] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:37] <[MJCC_Prescot]> ::pulls up again, firing a few shots at the oncomming pfhro that make the mistake of showing themselves for too long on their trek up to the defensive line:: [19:37] ::She spoke brisk and polite, like a secretary:: +com+ I'm sorry Sir.. the situation at Xanadu has gotten desperate. .. we need your mission completed as soon as possible. Is there any way I can help you accomplish that? [19:37] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:37] <[CRXO_Smith]> ::lands with a thud at the base of the slope:: Oof!! [19:37] M> I know you don't. Doctor you are not a wealth of knowlrdge. [19:37] The entire gryphon battle group has been destroyed.. They've been replaced by Thunderchild's mobility group. Admiral Lora Kor has reinforced them with the Traxati. [19:37] <[LCEN_Zunite]> ::sits up and rubs the back of her head while looking around:: hmmm... [19:37] Ah, how dramatic. Delightful. [19:37] M> ::glares at Tlaloco:: That sir.. is an insult and not necessary [19:37] <[COMC_Ironside]> +com+ ::sighs slightly, then switches comm stations:: Stephen, you're needed in the south. Hand off command and reorganize that southern line. [19:37] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:37] M> I AM a wealth of knowledge... medical knowledge [19:38] ::looks concerned:: Can you get me a visual? [19:38] ::on Coronado, Savant bullied her way to the LORASON controls and initiated a directed pulse at the planet's surface:: [19:38] M> I'm just short. Sorry. It's just my wife and child. [19:38] There are a few parts of the engines on our captured Pfhor ships that our engineers categorized as exceptionally unstable. If we could find a similar system on the Batt... ::trails off as a large part of it explodes:: [19:38] ::curses as the explosions rock the Pfhor battle group:: [19:38] <[COMC_Ironside]> MJBX_Gregg> +com+ ::coldly:: Roger, Colonel. [19:38] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:38] ::attempts visual:: [19:38] <[CRXO_Smith]> Wonderful... ::hauls himself up slowly:: [19:38] <[LCEN_Zunite]> I would call that fun... but no... that sucked... ::mutters about hating away missions:: [19:38] M> ::groans and works on the padd in her hand:: [19:38] what if isamu and Jennifer were not where you could find them? [19:38] ::frowns as a diagnostic comes back yellow-flagged +taps+ Engineering, I'm showing an overheat on the #4 dorsal port thruster assembly on my board. You showing the same thing down there? [19:38] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:38] =.\ction= Thunderchild's escorts reveal themselves and for the next few minutes, the display is almost comically tragic: Thunderchild, two Defiants, and a handful of Traxati probes trying to stop a Pfhor battleship, nine cruisers, and its escorts. Speed, maneuverability, and willingness to hide in the radiation field is all that keeps the Starfleet ships alive. The Vanguard group continues to harrass the rear of t [19:38] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:38] <[LCEN_Zunite]> ::starts getting up while looking around:: [19:38] =.\ction= The Vanguard group continues to harrass the rear of the formation. [19:38] ::She then hooked Ironside up with the sensor feed from LORASON directly,:: +com+ This is the latest LORASON report, Colonel. With that pulse newly emitted, your system is going to be swarming in Pfhor shorltly. Please make the most of it. [19:38] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:38] <[COMC_Ironside]> ::lets out a short breath through his nose, then picks himself and checks his map before heading for the entrance to the catacombs which Oswald and Smith disappeared into:: [19:38] aye sir ::turns to another screen [19:39] M>Please be quiet! [19:39] M> Just sit there and dont talk to me please... ::keeps a constant scan of tlaloco:: [19:39] <[MJCC_Prescot]> ::looks up in spurise as a hunter seems to have made up to the defensive line, firing off into the beasts chest as it aims at Prescot:: [19:39] <[CRXO_Smith]> ::taps his suit's tricorder controls:: Getting some odd readings... that way. ::points in a southeasterly direction:: [19:39] M>lovely bedside manners. [19:39] <[MJCC_Prescot]> ::dodges off to the right, to avoid any last second attack by the beastie, firing at it again, even tho its probably dead:: [19:39] ::zooms in the holographic display to emphasize the entrance to Xanadu and the first chamber. [19:39] =.\ction= Ship's condition is currently: Red Alert . [19:39] ::gets a visual of the batleship with Thunderchild and the Defiants harassing it:: [19:39] M> In exchange for your insults sir. [19:39] <[COMC_Ironside]> +com+ Roger that, Savant. Thank you. ::immediately checks the information versus what he had before and makes orders adjusting the defensive line per the changes as he runs for the entrance to the catacombs:: [19:39] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:39] <[LCEN_Zunite]> ::looks back at the slope they just tumbled down...:: well I suppose going that way would be outta the question... [19:40] All right... time to lock the door. Commander Dexler, let's get Churchill moving... into the first chamber. [19:40] Admiral. What about the third chamber? [19:40] +com+ Acknowledged Colonel. Be aware, that dark spot to your sou'southeast is a Hound burrow, advancing towards you. [19:40] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:40] Savant, find me some weak points in the ice geodes. [19:40] ::looks at the board:: Minor overheat, but just to be on the safe side. ::taps in a command on her board, restricting her use of the particular thruster:: [19:40] <[LCEN_Zunite]> ::starts heading the way Smith pointed:: [19:40] M>I didn't mean it badly. Look, I apologize. I have to know what happened to them. [19:40] ::turns to Drexler:: Have we determined a way in? [19:40] <[CRXO_Smith]> +taps+ Coronado, Smith. [19:40] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:40] E> +taps+ Engineering here bridge. [19:40] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:40] ::Savant nodded and watched the goings-on benignly:: [19:40] <[MJCC_Prescot]> ::grumbles something, pulling himself up and scanning the formations in his own suit, suring up weak points as he moves up and down the line staying low, and barking out encouragements to his men:: [19:40] M> I.. got short. There are too many voices in my head. [19:40] M> ::sighs and looks away, pretending to be busy:: [19:40] <[LCEN_Zunite]> ::rubs her tush as she walks:: can you warn me about drops like that before hand, sir? [19:40] ::closes his eyes trying to contact the one voice:: [19:40] <[COMC_Ironside]> +com+ Acknowledged - requesting bombardment from Coronado on that location - set torpedo depth to....25 metres. [19:40] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:41] M>::To himself: OK, OK so I wont talk. [19:41] ::sighs:: Not for certain, sir, but we've been rather distracted. [19:41] +com+ will relay that immediately, Colonel. Over. [19:41] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:41] M> for your information i HAVE been in your shoes but theres no need to insult me just because i dont know where your wife and child are [19:41] ::turns his gaze to the holotank as the visual report on Xanadu comes in:: Damn. ::shifts moods:: +taps+ We're open 24 hours, Commander...go ahead [19:41] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:41] * Janson (~tillio203@2142b218.263fce7a.cable.rogers.com) Quit (Leaving: ) [19:42] ::to herself:: Must have overused it in the belt. [19:42] +com+ Savant to Coronado. Please initiate a two- torpedo bombardment salvo upon the following co-ordinates: grid reference 211914-21a, 25 metres depth. [19:42] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:42] <[CRXO_Smith]> +taps+ We're heading deeper in. My tricorder is getting some odd readings to the southeast of my location. Can you get through with ship's sensors? [19:42] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:42] M> I'm a little out of control, doctor. Your husband... He's he's got K's job. [19:42] E> +taps+ I was called from the bridge. Do you need something? [19:42] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:42] ::suddenly, to the admiral:: Think the Traxati can spare some needles for us? Weaken the chamber door? [19:42] M> ::feels a tear run down her cheek suddenly concerned about her daughter:: He earned it sir... I'll have you know [19:42] I've got it Captain. [19:42] Oh, wait. It's neutronium. [19:42] <[MJCC_Prescot]> +com+ Say agian, the northern front is under heavy fire on the surface! any spare spectres or wraiths would be much appreciated if we could get some bombardment here!!! [19:42] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:42] What about antineutronium. [19:42] <[CRXO_Smith]> ::starts moving along the pathways in the catacomb-like structures again:: [19:42] M> He's chief science officer! What happened to K? [19:42] ::targets coordinates and sets torpedo information:: Target aquireed, sir. [19:42] ::blinks and turns to Drexler:: You mean... chop the door to the chamber open? [19:42] * Obs_Sfa (Lt_Sfa@ec7593a.d0a9903.ipt.aol.com) Quit (Leaving: ) [19:42] eh, I would recommend against firing any neutronium needles into there, Sir. [19:42] That sounds... ::shivers:: exceptionally dangerous. [19:42] Yeah. Or blow it. [19:42] <[COMC_Ironside]> ::ducks in and around cover as he makes his way towards the entrance to the catacombs, checking Smith's and Oswald's locator beacons within the catacombs and picking out the quickest route to them from the map:: [19:43] M> When I left, K was chief science officer. [19:43] Well, either way, if we lose, Xanadu is history. [19:43] the equipment on the other side is horiffically sensitive. [19:43] I thought Commander Dyson was reading an Omega signature in there? [19:43] M> ::ignores Tlaloco, and continues working:: [19:43] ::concentrates on the one voice as he hears the battle still raging:: (m) We need help [19:43] <[MJCC_Prescot]> ::peeks his head up and takes ain again, firing at the enemy that exposed himself too much:: [19:43] +taps+ Hi, Ensign D`rall here. My station's diagnostics showed a minor overheat in the #4 dorsal port thruster. [19:43] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:43] M> He earned the job alright. [19:43] ::looks to Marcy:: Launch. [19:43] <[CRXO_Smith]> Commander, give me a detailed scan of the area, would you? [19:43] ::fires a torpedo:: [19:43] +com+ Savant to Coronado, please confirm fire mission. Over." [19:43] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:43] ::fires torpedo:: [19:43] =.\ction= Coronado fires a torpedo, missing to the port as the target evades. [19:43] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:43] M> but what happened to K? Doctor, I have to get out of here. I got to find them. [19:44] <[LCEN_Zunite]> ::tags along a little behing Smith:: so how you doing buddy? [19:44] <> [19:44] <[MJCC_Prescot]> ::ducks back down:: (m) dammit!! ::a few shots hit were his head last was, and begins to move around to another position:: [19:44] M> ::glares at Tlaloco:: He did NOTHING to your wife.. ::tears in her eyes:: [19:44] +Taps+ Just thought you folks might appreciate the heads up, and I'd appreciate having that thruster back ASAP. ::smiles:: [19:44] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:44] +comm+ Bridge, from Flag. Set course for the first chamber. ::looks at the admiral:: We have a minute before we're ready. Any last-second thoughts? I'm almost out of them. [19:44] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:44]