[21:10] and yes..I plan on staying more than a week :P [21:10] yeah like an hour or so at least [21:10] We'll see, Phishhead. ;) [21:10] * Sieven hugsd [21:10] ::snickers:: [21:10] Eh, I'll still be on duty re-reading those computer security protocol manuals ;D [21:11] I will be simming from class :) [21:11] ::hugs Sieven:: and school lets out at 9:30 on momdays :) [21:11] Okay, we gonna do dis? [21:11] I need a few minutes or so [21:11] okay, time to pee and then grab some food - 10 minutes to aftersim start, people :) [21:11] *** 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!' [21:11] *** CoroLCARS sets mode: +m [21:11] * Sieven looks to Colin. [21:11] ::attn:: [21:12] er. [21:12] ::attn:: [21:12] stupid bot! [21:12] sim end [21:12] *** CoroLCARS changes topic to '=/\= U.S.S. Coronado, NCC-97901... http://www.jestertrek.com/coro2400/ =/\= Sim's over for this week; time to relax! =-= Two-time winner of UCIP's Bergen Award for excellence in simming!' [21:12] *** CoroLCARS sets mode: -m [21:12] gah, knee-jerk [21:12] ::attn:: [21:12] ::at ease:: [21:12] LOL [21:12] Let's go [21:12] yeah I have not had food yet today either [21:12] *** CPCO_Daren is now known as Daren [21:12] *** CRXO_Smith is now known as Aggie|Food [21:12] Brad, some of us like to pause of a bit after simming ;) [21:13] I don't have time to pause... :P [21:13] * Sieven needs to sleep soon... [21:13] How about some of us start, and the rest of you can do whatever. [21:13] me too, but plenty of time for restin gin the grave. [21:13] sure ^_^ [21:13] *********Sim Start********** [21:13] *** 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!' [21:13] *** CoroLCARS sets mode: +m [21:13] yeah, I'm gonna put on some tea. [21:13] ::attn:: [21:13] <> [21:14] Brig> ::Savant remains in the brig, keeping to a shadowed wall, and staying out of the way:: [21:14] *** Aggie|Food is now known as BMF_Smith [21:14] CIC> ::glances at Kari:: [21:14] *** Marcy is now known as LCTC_Marcy [21:14] ::still on duty on the bridge though taking advantage of the quiet moment to peruse documentation on the ship's software security lest she make another silly suggestion again:: [21:14] CIC> ::runs a hand through her hair, clearly looking agitated:: [21:15] Brig> ::stands with his arms crossed, just gazing at the prisoner:: [21:15] ::sits on the bridge, keeping tabs on the workings of the ship:: [21:15] brig>Mr. Smith, you don't know me. [21:15] CIC> Found anything? [21:15] CIC> You didn't think I'd expect you to drop it, did you? [21:15] brig>::makes faces at Paqui while listening to the conversation;: [21:15] brig> you could have at least read my bio. [21:16] Brig> I know enough, Mr. Tlaloco. [21:16] brig> if you think for a single moment that I would put this ship in danger, and its crew, you know nothing about me. [21:16] CIC> ::laces his hands behind his back, dividing his attention between the holotank display of Reor'sa, and whatever it is that Ma`Aru and Drexler are working on:: [21:16] Brig> Man out of time or not, you don't have the right to abandon your duty for some personal quest. [21:17] Brig> You don't have the right to steal Starfleet property to embark upon that quest. [21:17] brig> That's not what I meant. I meant what I did on Frank's planet, all those years ago. [21:17] Brig> ::Savant exhaled... she was under a lot of stress, enough that it was even beginning to show beneath her facade:: [21:17] brig> I had a duty to uphold the prime directive, damn it! [21:17] *** Shadow-FjP is now known as Prescot [21:17] Brig> And frankly, because of your actions, you really have no rights at all, save those that the Federation seems to think that criminals deserve. [21:17] brig> it's what I swore to do, and it's what I did. [21:17] Brig>;:quitely moves over by Savant:: [21:18] you think I would risk the people on this crew for my personal glory? [21:18] CIC> ::smirkes slightly, despite her agitated mein:: Not a thing, whoever sealed this did a very good job. [21:18] ::corrects a minor deviation caused by a slight flux in local gravity before cross-referencing the software security measures with known telepathic software 'invasions':: [21:18] Brig>;:quitely:: what exactly has he been doing to your systems Savant? [21:18] *** Daren is now known as CPCO_Daren [21:18] CIC> ::frowns and moves about a bit in front of the holotable, stretching out a bit:: hmmm... movement in grid 22 General... ::motions to the area on the map:: [21:18] brig> you don't know what happened on Frank's planet, then? [21:19] Brig> Franks what? [21:19] CIC> ::nods, then adds quietly:: And now your fingerprints are going to be all over it. Unless you're wearing gloves? [21:19] Brig> This has nothing to do with the Prime Directive or Frank's Planet. This has to do with you ABANDONNING those to whom you swore an oath of allegiance. I don't care WHY you did it. You did it. You didn't inform a soul, request a leave or anything, [21:19] Brig> ::She responded quietly, making sure her voice was smooth and even.:: He seems to be able to change my command processing queue. I'll write commands and set them to the stack, and when they're operated, they come out entirely different. . . it's paralyzing. [21:19] CIC> ::diverts his full attention to the Reor'san holoplot:: Contact one of the Reorsan fighter squadrons, see if they'd like to run recon on the area. [21:19] Frank's planet. I was working the shipyards of Farenginar. [21:19] Brig> You're worse than a criminal to me. You're a man with no honor. [21:20] Brig>::frowns:: you think you could manage to alert me whenever he does it? [21:20] brig> and you're a man with no sense of command. [21:20] ::Takes note of course change and enters it into the log:: [21:21] pirates kidnapped my wife and daughter, took them on an asteroid destroyer I built. [21:21] Brig> ::Snarls and appraoches the forcefield:: [21:21] CIC> +com+ Major Prescot to Thundercat Lead... We have activity in Grid 22, check it out and let me know if you find anything [21:21] Brig> Ahm... i'd love to, but, well, i can't do that if i can't write commands to a processor. I can't do *anything* if i can't write commands to a processor. [21:21] orbitted Frank's planet, threatened to destroy the planet. [21:21] ::stifles a yawn, realizing that the contents of what she's reading still wouldn't likely identify all the security measures in use, that there would be countless classified ones:: [21:21] CIC> I've looked into a couple of things more than I probably would have otherwise... Someone who is watching could become suspicious, but I havn't done anything to lose plausible deniability [21:21] I alone had the codes to lower the shields. [21:21] I lowered their shields and gave the order to fire. [21:21] *** Quits: LCTC_Marcy (njmarcy@2e60f4af.3155232f.cox-internet.com) (Leaving: STRESS - The confusion created when the mind overrides the body's natural desire to choke the living shit out of someone who desperately deserves it.) [21:22] Brig>::frowns:: I can watch over him, I think I should be able to tell if he's accessing the computer if I'm in the room with him... [21:22] CIC> ::nods, then whispers...:: Speaking of suspicions... ::turns and calls out:: Savant? [21:22] Brig> uhm... could you stop him from doing it? [21:22] Brig>::nods:: I think so... [21:22] CIC> ::Savant's voice was pleasant:: Yes, Sieven? [21:22] CIC> Made any progress on the investigation into your malfunctions? You've been very quiet. [21:22] I had to.. order them to ... open fire on the ship. [21:23] Brig> ::Her voice was quiet, and there was an edge of nervousness to it:: Do you think that would be possible? [21:23] my wife and child, the hostages, they were... [21:23] the planet was saved. The wretched, gambling, drug planet it was, was saved. [21:23] Brig> I don't see what this has to do with you quitting your duties and going AWOL here and now. Nor do I see it's relevance to my command abilities, Mister Tlaloco. If you expect me to pity you for murdering your wife and child to save a planet, then I do. But that is no reason for your current behavior. [21:23] Brig> part of my engineering skills comes from being able to sense problems in machines... not all that far from his talent... [21:23] ::fires phasers:: <> [21:23] CIC> It's turned out to be all because of a very young boy. Tlaloco's son, Paqui, turns out to be a telepath int he same nature of the S`pht. [21:23] ::clears the display and instead keys in a search for computer specialists onboard the Coronado - the people who would be far much better working at the problem from the technological end than herself:: [21:23] CIC> You aren't telepathic, though. [21:23] *** Parts: Natalia (tenabran@2b6f2293.362b7f89.cable.mindspring.com) [21:23] murdering? [21:24] CIC> ::looks over in the CIC to Savant:: you mean he can take over any part of the ship at his leisure? [21:24] We all had a duty not to interfere here. [21:24] instead we formed alliances. [21:24] Brig> I should be able to control him... if only by disapproving... sorta like a telepathic slap on the wrist.. [21:24] we took sides, and we fought. [21:24] CIC> And how long, exactly, before this child is removed from the ship....or anything with any sort of computer? [21:24] CIC> No, i'm not telepathic, but PAqui has the ability to pretty much do whatever he likes to any processor within his range... wahtever his range is. And yes, that's right Mr Prescot. [21:24] we changed the balance of power. [21:25] and we didn't even bother to try and talk to them. [21:25] Brig> Ahm... if you could... you would have my undying gratitude. [21:25] Brig> ::snorts:: The Prime Directive does not apply to civilizations with warp drive. Besides, the Pfhor were killing our people as well as others. [21:25] CIC> ... how is that possible? What is the receptor on our end? Your end, rather? [21:25] CIC> We could try and remove his telepathic abilities.. [21:25] we were visitors here. [21:25] Brig> Slap him, go right ahead....when my mom slapped me, that made my behaviour worse as a child. [21:25] Brig> Were we to take it to its ultimate conclusion, the Prime Directive would bar us from space travel all together. [21:25] Brig> And we aren't visitors. We're refugees. [21:25] Brig> it means that I would have to be near him 24/7 ::sighs:: not an easy thing to do as CEO of the ship.. [21:26] brig> but we didn't even bother to see it from the other side. [21:26] CIC> It doesn't require a receptor. He can alter the molecular structure of the processors and data storage devices, and the energy potentials. [21:26] CIC> How? [21:26] Brig> I wouldn't ever ask that, Ma'am.. oly... when you have the opportunity and inclination. . . [21:26] I had to try. [21:26] Brig> Other side? The sons of bitches just started killing our people and demanding our fealty. So tell me, what other side is there for us to see? [21:26] I don't regret it. [21:27] CIC> so this means that it really isnt telepathy then is it?? its something else. [21:27] there is always another side. But now that they're obliterated, we'll never see it. [21:27] CIC> ::She almost snapped at that point... stressed to the point of breaking. Her voice had a slight edge to it:: I haven't the slightest, Sieven. Whenever he does it, i'm his puppet- i haven't any recollection of it. [21:27] CIC> We still don't understand the nature of the S'pht and how they interact with the technological... [21:27] Brig>::looks at Paqui and then Daren:: I think I can control him sir.. [21:27] Brig> Regret it or not, you still don't deserve to see the light of day. I've tried to understand you, tried to help you. But you don't seem interested in being understood or helped. You only seem interested in the righteousness of your personal crusade, the rest of us be damned. [21:27] We humans, we could always see another way. [21:28] CIC> ::Frowns deeply at savant's tone, turning to Drexler:: [21:28] no. I'd never let anything happen to any of you. Even you, Mr. Smith. [21:28] I wouldn't risk the safety of these people on this ship. [21:28] CIC> ::ignores the attitude of the response, continuing:: What would his theoretical range to any technology be, if you had to guess based on prior S'pht encounters? [21:28] Brig> You disgust me, Tlaloco. You really do. [21:28] Brig> Commander Oswald, I love you, I really do...but perhaps you'd trying something smaller like controlling you Engineering Staff, you know as a 'first step' ::winks:: [21:28] CIC> ::raises an eyebrow, not having seen Savant use even an edge in her voice:: so either we keep him sedated till we can remove him from technology, or else we learn to deal with a baby being able to use our most sensative computers.. [21:28] well then the feeling is mutual, "sir". [21:29] Brig> You're almost as self-righteous as that maggot Drexler. [21:29] Brig>::smiles at Daren:: my engineering staff do fine.. [21:29] <> [21:29] CIC> ::It took several long moments before Savant responded to Drexler:: I have no idea, Sieven. I'm entirely lost in this situation. [21:29] it is my experience that the more people one has problems with, the more likely that the problem isn't other people. [21:29] CIC> I think there might be....problems with sedating said baby until the opportunity arose to remove him from technology. [21:29] Brig> or do you have some complaints I haven't heard about? [21:29] Brig> ::grins:: [21:29] CIC> ::with a softer voice:: We're only trying to help, Savant. [21:29] Brig> ::She looked at Smith and her voice rose:: Commander Smith! You will *not* refer to Commander Drexler in that tone or with such terms while on duty. You may keep your personal opinions *to yourself.* [21:30] <> [21:30] CIC> We never had this kind of trouble with the S`Pht before. And this lad is only half S`Pht correct? He must be limited in his abilities then [21:30] CIC> ::Her tone softened as well, but had a brief pause as well:: I know, Sieven. I just don't know what to do. [21:30] All i ask is a ship, and a star to guide her by... [21:30] ::sends out a text memo to those officers and enlisted personnel asking for their input regarding this unusual situation on possible ways to block Paqui's access to any computer system:: [21:31] Brig>::bites her top lip and looks at Daren:: are we going to go through this when I have children too? [21:31] Paqui might interact better with a pfhor vessel. It may already have safeguards agains s'pht infants. [21:31] CIC> ::glances over at Prescot:: If you'll recall, Major, Savant was infected with a S'pht organism....and it allowed the Pfhor to run this ship through. [21:31] Brig> ::glanxes at Smith:: Down boy, we all have our opinions and we're entitled to them, but do try to curb them. [21:31] Brig> ::smirks:: If you're implying that I am a self- absorbed, obnoxious ass, Tlaloco, you're right. If you're asking me to trust you on this, think again. [21:32] brig> no. In your situation, I wouldn't trust me either. [21:32] Brig> I think I can control Paqui... I just need a chance to try.. [21:32] Brig> ::glances at Oswald:: Was this something you were planning for sometime soon? [21:32] CIC> Yes. But we all werent beamed away as soon as it happened or when the Pfhor tried to board us. [21:32] *** Quits: LJHL_D`rall (CptFarrell@211e61ee.1e624c7d.ipt.aol.com) (Connection reset by peer) [21:32] Brig> ::Savant seethed... all of the anxiousness and anger that had built up recently starting to make her crack.... Smith's dig against Sieven was almost enough to make her crack entirely:: [21:32] brig> in your situation Id want me and Paqui as far from my ship as possibe. [21:32] Brig>;:shakes her head:: no... but if does happen... is this going to happen/ [21:32] brig> when it happens even... [21:33] Brig> ::smiles thinnly:: Glad we see clearly, Mister. At least on this matter. I do want you far from here now that I've learned of the danger you've brought to us. [21:33] Brig> I don't want my children tossed off the ship because of their Potentials... [21:33] brig> but in my heart, I'd know that this was cowardice, and that there was another alternatie, unexplored. [21:33] *** Joins: LJHL_D`rall (CptFarrell@322bbfaa.1b4962bd.ipt.aol.com) [21:33] *** CoroLCARS sets mode: +v LJHL_D`rall [21:33] CIC> Savant, you understand that if you are vulnrable, the fleet is vulnerable... no, wait, you probably understand that more than most. [21:33] and despite my fears, I'd follow my higher instincts. [21:33] ::A few quick responses come back to Maiko from some of the Marines onboard saying "Lobotomy":: [21:34] ::recieves said responses and cross-posts them on the ship's message board to the medical personnel, querying for a medical solution to the problem such as a telepathic inhibitor:: [21:34] CIC> I know, Sieven, I know. I'm sorry for being such a liability right now. If there were anything i could do about it, I would. [21:34] Brig> This child has already demonstrated its ability and ease of using and abusing our technology against us...we have no other choice in this matter. [21:34] {{zunite, what do you think of them stranding me and Paqui on a planet>}} [21:35] Brig> Cowardice? To protect this ship from a known threat isn't coawardice. It's the wise thing to do. [21:35] CIC> We all face situations where we feel helpless, Savant. That's why we work as a team. We will not let you come to harm, and we will find a solution out of this problem. [21:35] brig> wise, maybe. It's a tough call, I'll give you that. [21:35] Brig> but you neglected to file a report with engineering of the problem... [21:35] Brig> This child has the ability to control Savant and through Savant, should it find out, an entire fleet of Starships. [21:35] brig> before Paqui, you did try to give me a break. [21:35] Brig> we haven't had a chance to try to control Paqui... [21:36] ::chuckles at the various Marine comments anyways:: [21:36] brig> you're a fair man when you have your emotions in check. [21:36] Brig>{{you I'm find with, Paqui is another matter...}} [21:36] brig>{{thanks for that vote of confidence.}} [21:36] CIC> All right, then. ::he thought a moment:: I think we need to figure out what kind of signals this infant sends out to the surrounding technologies. I imagine it's some kind of complicated bio-magnetic organ that can adjust magnetons and electrons. [21:36] Brig> I did try to give you a chance. But perhaps - ::Glances at Daren:: - I've been given a new perspective on justice. [21:37] Brig> ::nods:: [21:37] brig> ah, the lashings go through the ranks, eh? [21:37] CIC> Why is it still even on the ship? Is it imune to transporter beams? [21:37] CIC> ::she was hesitant, and not quite convinced... the facade she normally wore broken. She sounded faintly afraid:: Ah.. thank you General. [21:37] CIC> In which case, we either scramble, drown, block the signal, or remove or eliminate the source. [21:37] there's always someone up the chain of command with a cat-o-nine-tails. [21:37] Brig>;:rocks Paqui:: [21:37] Brig> More like the lessons go through the ranks. Even one so young can teach a few new tricks to an old dog. [21:38] it takes a real man to keep those stripes from moving down the ranks. [21:38] Brig> ::Savant crossed her arms and watched impassively... she looked irritable enough, as if her gaze could wither plants and freeze water:: [21:38] CIC> I doubt removing or eliminating the source will be an option, but scrambling, blocking, or drowning the signals are certainly viable solutions. [21:38] brig>{{If they strand me, I'll need a ship}} [21:39] ::begins to realize how much of a cross-department issue this is and issues a similar internal memo to the science department:: [21:39] CIC> And I don't think containment is an option. Implants, perhaps, though I'd rather avoid the invasive solutions. I imagine some sort of device that could be wrapped around the head, like a towel or headband. [21:39] Brig>{{okay I have a few problems with you being stranded, mostly because you're not leaving me to raise your son by myself}} [21:39] brig>{{I'm not sure Paqui can develop without the stimulus of a computer program}} [21:39] Brig> And it takes and even stronger man to admit that mercy isn't always the best teacher. I wanted to help you, Olme. I really do. Hell, I still do. But you and your son BOTH present a danger to this ship. How can I be certain that you're not communicating with him or another at this very instant to subvert any measures we might take? [21:40] CIC> ::his console squaks at him as he taps a few buttons:: Thundercats reporting in... They found and neutralized the enemy in the grid, reading no additional activity there [21:40] CIC> ... assuming that the energies involved are from the head. They could be at a cellular level, in which case our situation is much more complicated. [21:40] CIC> ::smirks inwardly at the thought of a 'telepathic scrambler turban':: [21:40] brig> you can ask, and be assured I'll tell the truth. [21:40] Brig> ::glares at Smith:: are you questioning my loyaty to this ship now, sir? [21:41] brig> no, zunite. It's me. [21:41] he's questioning me. [21:42] *** CoroLCARS changes topic to '=/\= U.S.S. Coronado, NCC-97901... http://www.jestertrek.com/coro2400/ =/\= Welcome to our 24/7 simming channel! LCARS: bringing a higher and more boring standard to #uss-coro ;-)' [21:42] so, just ask me a question and I'll tell you the truth. [21:42] Brig> ::eyes Oswald:: Guilty conscience talking, Commander? I never even thought of you. ::jerks a thumb at Tlaloco:: This is the one I'm not sure of. [21:42] Brig> ::Savant frowned and crossed her arms, watching with a measure of disapproval:: [21:42] when you jerk your thumb, where do the other four fingers point? to yourself. [21:43] so, want to know the truth? [21:43] CIC> I think we have to bring in Medical on this. Perhaps send a few diagnostics through the catapult to SF-Med and let them come up with something. Our fleet is lacking in the medical innovations area, simply due to manpower. [21:43] Brig>;;glares at Smith:: I'm telepathic too [21:43] I have strategies to keep my son and me alive, without compromising the safety of this ship. [21:43] CIC> We should contact Schweitzer, at a minimum. [21:44] CIC> ::nods:: Exactly what I had in mind. [21:44] Brig> Mmhmmm. +taps+ Smith to security. [21:44] Brig> ::throws his hands up:: I'm not ever sure where the buck stops on this issue...it's something I'll need to confer with Admiral Lora Kor on....if it's something I decide on, or he decides...or better yet, something he and I decide together. [21:44] I am convinced that Paqui will perish without a computer system to feed into. [21:44] CIC> The Coronado's new CMO sounds competent enough from what I've read, has he settled in yet? [21:44] Brig> It's your ship, Captain. [21:45] I think the best solution is to give him a pfhor system to feed into. [21:45] CIC> ::looks up at the conversation and smirks at Kari's statement:: settled in alright.. [21:45] it'll keep his mind off savant. [21:45] CIC> ::remembers noting Daren when he saw the man earlier, and checks something:: [21:45] CIC> Honestly, I have no clue. I haven't had a chance to look into Coronado crew affairs, with the war and all. [21:46] Brig> ::sits down on the floor and starts playing with Paqui:: [21:46] Brig> ::practically flushes purple with rage:: A Pfhor system?! No. No more Pfhor. You're really pushing it, Tlaloco. This borders on treason, you realize. [21:46] brig> how do you know? You never talked to pfhor. [21:46] *** Joins: Natty (lt_command@1f06bfc3.1ccf6d0.rev.o1.com) [21:46] *** CoroLCARS sets mode: +v Natty [21:47] bri> this isn't treason. We can simulate a pfhor system right here. [21:47] *** CRS3_Savant sets mode: +oo LJHL_D`rall Natty [21:47] Brig> ::nods:: The pfhor are a defeated enemy...but an enemy nonetheless. Their power has been muted, but still draws breath. [21:47] CIC> ::nods:: I read the personal transfer report a few days ago. Rather straightforward, from the sounds of it he's a great doctor. [21:47] CIC> ::clears his throat after checking his message inbox:: I'm afraid to say that we will not be able to contact the Doctor for assistance. [21:47] so what better way to prevent them from regaining power than to have one of our own? [21:47] Brig> Could I please ask that we keep the melodramatics to a minimum? This is a stressful enough situation as it is ^_^ [21:48] CIC> Why's that, General? [21:48] Brig> Oh, switch off, Savant. [21:48] he's looking for a system. Instinctively he's searching astronometrics. [21:48] ::quietly co-ordinates various messages from the bridge - a sort of 'underground' approach to working on the problem:: [21:48] CIC> ::looks at the General, but stops as Kari asks his question:: [21:48] leave her alone, Commander. You have no right to talk to her like that. [21:48] CIC> ::finishes the message:: He's been relieved of his duties pending disciplinary action for conduct unbecoming an officer and physician. [21:48] CIC> Oh. [21:48] CIC> Is that all? [21:48] Brig>::looks at Smith for a moment and then mutters something under her breath:: [21:49] he's instinctively searching astronometrics, because that was one of the main s'pht functions. [21:49] CIC> ::sighs and leans back, rubbing his eyes:: [21:49] Brig> ::Her eyes blazed in anger, and she retorted:: I've had about enough of you and your bad attitude, Smith. I've tried, but it seems that you just don't want to co-operate. [21:49] CIC> ::arches an eyebrow:: No. He's been demoted as well. [21:49] Brig>::goes back to playing with Paqui:: [21:49] Brig> Frankly, Commander, if I were to have my way, you'd be executed for your crimes, and you "child" destroyed as an enemy agent. [21:49] *** Natty is now known as Lauren_Dyson [21:49] Brig> So don't push it. [21:49] we give him a toy- what? [21:49] CIC> ::gapes:: How the hell'd he manage that in four days? [21:49] mr. smith, you are deranged. [21:49] Brig>::glares angrily at Smith:: [21:49] CIC> That seems to be in fashion these days... [21:49] CIC> ::brings his arms heavily onto the console, as if they were dead weight:: The adventures never cease aboard this ship. [21:49] Brig>;:picks up Paqui and stands up:: [21:49] how you can hold a command is beyond me. [21:50] Brig> No one is executing anyone...we're an 'enlightened' Federation family, remember? [21:50] make paqui a toy pfhor ship. [21:50] let him play there. [21:50] Brig>;:goes over to Smith:: you can not tell me that you are the man who demoted me.... [21:50] Brig> how can you make such a comment... [21:50] CIC> ::looks over at Drexler and nods:: I think we're all in need of a celebration to commemorate the liberation of Reor'sa...::smirks:: And the renewal of the patrol, of course. [21:50] Brig> to excute a infant... not even a child... an infant! [21:50] don't bother, zunite. he is mentally ill. [21:51] He's not responsible for his words or actions. [21:51] And mark my words, he's going to snap. [21:51] CIC> Indeed. Lots of rest, rejoicing. ::he pointed at the star map hovering over his holotable, directly at "Tarndare":: Rest is far off, though. [21:51] Brig> ::glances casually down at the tiny woman:: Easy, Commander. I was raised as a warrior. And a warrior sees his enemies destroyed. [21:51] CIC> What's the situation out there? [21:51] Brig>Never women and children! [21:51] brig> Yes, Mr. Smith, mark your words well. [21:51] CIC> Here here. [21:52] rig> for I was also raised as a warrior. [21:52] Brig> to do that would destroy life... [21:52] CIC> Chaos, much like it was here. [21:52] Brig> ::Savant had taken all that she could from Smith. She smouldered where she was standing, unable to take much more:: [21:52] Brig> That is not a child. It is an abomination of nature, a device of the enemy. [21:52] M> ::sits like an idiot in sickbay:: [21:52] CIC> What about the S'pht in that vicinity? Have they assumed control of anything; ships, transports, the station? [21:52] Brig>It is a child! [21:52] {{reads Smith}} It's some tragedy, isn't smith? [21:52] CIC> Several of the races that use Tarndare as a center for economy have begun vying for control. [21:53] Brig> Paqui is an innocent child, *sir*. Respectfully, Sir, you haven't the slightest of what you're talking about. [21:53] Brig>::holds Paqui out for Smith to see:: [21:53] CIC> ::pulls up the available reports on the conflict and reads through them:: [21:53] CIC> Thats an idea sir. Couldnt we have the S`Pht work with Paqui? [21:53] Brig> a child sir, not a monster... [21:53] Brig>:;cuddles Paqui against her:: [21:53] CIC> ::considers that:: It's a possibility, but we don't know how the S'pht are reacting to the disappearance of the Pfhor... [21:53] brig> you suffer, Commander Smith- [21:54] CIC> A full blooded one could easily counter-act one of a halfbreed [21:54] brig> was it a woman? [21:54] CIC> The Hegemony is withdrawing ... to regroup, maybe. Right now, it's anarchy there. The Taeran scan showed, in detail, that there were factions aboard the station... nothing about the S'pht, though. [21:54] Brig> Suffer? Only because I have fools like you to deal with, Tlaloco. [21:54] M> ::sighs:: well since no one needs me in sickbay ::leaves sickbay to go to her and isamu's quarters:: [21:54] Brig> That's it. Commander Smith, could I speak with you outside, please? [21:54] brig> no. I sense a turmoil in you, sir. [21:54] CIC> ::frowns:: If they were able to assume control of the Pfhor navy after their disappearance.... [21:54] Brig> ::smirks:: The wife really has nothing to do with this. [21:55] CIC> ::nods to Ironside:: Everything is conjecture. [21:55] Brig> ::Savant turned to walk towards the doors, which snapped open as she approached them:: [21:55] Brig>::looks to Darren;: may I be given a day or two to try to control Paqui [21:55] CIC> They basically were the Pfhor Navy computer systems... Some of them must have taken command of various vessels [21:55] Brig> ::turns and sighs in a longsuffering way:: It will have to wait, Savant. Mr. Tlaloco was just about to tell me why he is so much better than me. [21:55] TL> Quarters.. ::lift moves down:: [21:55] CIC> ::nods:: If the Hunters didn't kill them all.... [21:55] Brig> No, Commander. Now. [21:55] CIC> If the Reorsan computers on those ships are far enough along to provide some sort of easy interface for an uneducated user... say a Hunter, or a Minion, they could easily be in control. [21:56] smith> yes the wife has something to do with this. [21:56] smith> why didn't she wait? [21:56] CIC> Plus, we really have no clue what the Hegemony's central government is like. [21:56] brig> why didn't she wait? [21:56] smith=brig [21:56] CIC> I dont see how all of their ships could have been established with computers like ours, thier Navy is far too vast to upgrade that fast [21:56] <> [21:56] CIC> We have assumed that this region is simply an expansion, relatively new in the history of the galaxy. [21:57] brig> you were.... vulnerable. [21:57] CIC> ::nods to Prescot:: Astute reasoning, major. [21:57] Q> ::walks into her quarters and pulls off her jacket, tossing it onto the floor:: [21:57] Brig> If you'll excuse me, Mr. Tlaloco. I'll be just a moment. ::marches over to Savant:: What? [21:57] CIC> ::nods:: The starcharts in Xanadu indicated that the Pfhor homeworld was as many as fifteen thousand light years from here. [21:57] CIC> ::looked over at the General:: Sir did we ever get a ratio of Hunters to S`Pht to Birdie on their ships? [21:58] ::quietly continues her duty shift on the bridge:: [21:58] *> ::Savant closed the doors to the brig behind them, leaving them out int he hallway:: Commander, I'm going to be frank. You're being a complete ass. It's unprofessional, it's unrequired, and it's honestly getting on my nerves. [21:58] *** LJHL_D`rall is now known as Obs_Farrell [21:58] CIC> ::looks over:: There were about as many Hunters as there were Birdies. Probably a third to a half as many S'pht as those two. [21:59] *> ::nods:: Mhmm. [21:59] CIC> So far, there's no intelligence on whether the S'pht were able to take control of any ships. [21:59] CIC> So the S'pht would have been outnumbered about two to one. [21:59] CIC> ::frowns:: not including Hulk's in the cargo areas or Hounds... It does seem very unlikely [21:59] *> Perhaps you didn't know, but the position of XO requires that you behave in a professional, objective, and polite manner. I don't see *any* of that form you right now [21:59] Brig> You can have two days Commander...but the child is to be surrounded by a rotating Security detail the entire time. [21:59] *> Now, when we go back in there I expect to see a complete turnaround in your behaviour, Sir. Is that clear? [21:59] Brig> I have already contacted Mr. Marcy about the detail, they're in the corridor. [22:00] Brig>;:frwons and mutters:: [22:00] CIC> Then again, without the S'pht conducting the overall interior scans and troop deployment, we were easily able to overpower the forces that we faced in boarding actions. [22:00] Brig>may I bring him to work with me? [22:00] Brig> or shall I be forced to have my work ferried to me? [22:01] CIC> They were highly dependant on the S`pht for their information... Perhaps in a "Destroyer" they might have had a chance [22:01] *> After what they did to me? After what they did to Stirling and her crew? You expect me to let the Pfhor have even the slightest chance at regaining power? THis child could be just that, Savant. You of all people know the danger that this situation holds. [22:01] Brig> I'd prefer the child be kept from vital areas of the ship and I would classify Main Engineering as a vital area. [22:01] brig> he lost his ship. [22:01] Smith lost his ship. [22:02] CIC> Back to the issue at hand... I would not be able to guess when anyone in this region will be able to rest. [22:02] Brig>::nods:: ferrying it is... [22:02] *> ::She scowled faintly at his tone:: You apparently have forgotten what exactly I've gone through at the hands of the Pfhor. I know *exactyly* what sort of a risk this child is. [22:02] Brig> you're lucky my engineering staff is so good... [22:02] brig> but he wasn't there. [22:02] brig> the pfhor... destroyed his ship. [22:03] *** Parts: Lauren_Dyson (lt_command@1f06bfc3.1ccf6d0.rev.o1.com) [22:03] *> Hence why I would expect you to understand why the child and his father have to be put off this ship, have to be sequestered from our ships and computers. [22:03] CIC> Nor should they. The shadow of a tyrannous giant is breathing down their backs. They will be in this position for years to come. [22:03] Brig>;:smiles at Daren:: [22:03] *> I'm not talking about the decision that's being made. I'm talking about the way you casually hurl about abuse, derision, and general scorn. [22:03] brig> but he wasn't there. [22:04] brig> captain daren- [22:04] Brig> Yess? [22:04] *> After what he's done? After the abomination he's brought to us? He deserves nothing better. [22:04] I am somewhat telepathic. [22:04] Mr. Smith. He lost his ship, didn't he? [22:05] he wasn't there when it was destroyed, was he? [22:05] he can't be trusted to be rational on issues relating to the Pfhor. [22:05] they're his conquistadores. [22:05] Brig> If you'd like to discuss old times with Commander Smith, I'm sure he'll checking back in with you soon [22:05] *> Are you trying to tell me that you want *revenge*? Are you telling me that you can't isolate your base desires from your professional duty? If that's the case, you're no better than he is. [22:05] Brig> I don't see if any of that would be relevant however [22:06] CIC> ::closes the active files in the console and stands:: That's inane! [22:06] Brig>::looks down at Paqui who is sleeping:: [22:07] he's bent on vengence. [22:07] *> We are an evolved people now days, Savant. We don't give in to such things as revenge. ::dismisses her comment witha wave:: [22:07] CIC> ::looks over and up to Kari, quasi-startled:: Kari? [22:07] Brig>;:looks at Daren:: may Paqui and I be excused back to our quarters... we both need some sleep.. [22:07] I hate to sound vague, but it's connected to something... a father, a wife, a crew. [22:07] *> Evolved. Hnh. That's not what I see. [22:08] brig>::kisses Paqui on the forehead:: [22:08] CIC> Something the matter ma`am? [22:08] Brig> You both may. Sleep well [22:08] brig>::puts his hand on Znite's arm:: thank you, zunite. [22:08] Brig> And hopefully, soundly [22:08] CIC> An extremely competent and needed member of their crew is taken off duty for who knows how long just because of a simple command chain violation. What has gotten into the Coronado these days? [22:09] Brig>::gathers Paqui's things and heads out of the brig:: nope... at most three hours.. if I'm lucky... I think he's been averaging two.. [22:09] *> I hate to say it, but you've been behaving like a child, Sir. I'd recommend taking a few days leave and sorting out your priorities and your life. [22:09] CIC> "Simple" chain command violation, Kari?> [22:09] *> ::barely contains his rage:: Goddammit, Savant! We have an opportunity to put a stop to a terrible and powerfully evil enemy. And all he can think about is how utterly righteous he was in abandonning his ship and crew. [22:09] *>;;tries to sneak past Savant and Smith without attracting either of their attention:: [22:09] CIC> ::arches his eyebrow:: I do believe the reason for his removal from duty was his conduct, Commander, not any violation of the chain of command. [22:09] Brig> ::approahces the forcefield of Tlaloco's cell and shakes his head:: Commander, I just don't know how things went so wrong. It seems like just yesterday you were my most valuable bridge officer... [22:10] *> ::Her responce was icy cold:: Does that give you an excuse to tell me to "switch off", or for you to treat Commander Oswald like a child? [22:10] CIC> ::nods:: Some daft punishment issued to a marine that the Coro's CMO overrode. [22:10] sir, I believed I could communicate with them. And they used that to get into my mind. [22:11] *> ::shakes his head and squeezes his eyes tightly:: No.. No, you're right. About that, at least. Neither of you deserved that. [22:11]