[19:05] !time [19:05] Time/date stamp: Mon Apr 21 19:05:47 2003, Mountain time [19:05] ::nods:: Let's get moving. [19:05] * Jester is now known as RAGC_LoraKor [19:06] Captain, whenever you're ready. [19:06] Damn, off by ONE SECOND. :) [19:06] Well, lag included. [19:06] LCARS, let's us go...now~ [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! =-= Congratulations to Coronado's crew for winning their third straight Bergen!' [19:06] * CoroLCARS sets mode: +m [19:06] ::attn:: [19:06] ::attn:: [19:06] ::attn:: [19:06] ::attn:: [19:06] ::attn:: [19:06] ::attn:: [19:06] ::attn:: [19:06] ::attn:: [19:07] * [CRS2_Tal] snaps to attention. [19:07] ::attn:: [19:07] <> [19:07] ::attn:: [19:07] <> [19:07] * Fox is now known as cnYN_Forester [19:07] ::attn:: [19:07] * Thompson (~thompson@15ce2659.4b89d8f.urh.uiuc.edu) has joined #uss- coronado [19:07] ::attn:: [19:07] Welcome, everyone. :) Gonna jump right into the briefing this week, I think... [19:07] =Sim Briefing!= Please type "ack" after you've read it... [19:08] Stardate 240304.21: "Crowded House", Part 3, story by Jester. [19:08] SUMMARY: Archaeology and philosophy. [19:08] * Thompson (~thompson@15ce2659.4b89d8f.urh.uiuc.edu) has left #uss- coronado [19:08] After a couple of false starts, Coronado and M.R.F. Onyx have arrived in the J043 system. The route we've used to arrive there, has been extremely roundabout, however. The important thing, though, is that Coronado is under repair at the Mobile Repair Facility. [19:08] Our eventual means of reaching J043 was the asteroid- starship Xanadu, which unexpectedly appeared near Coro's position when she became trapped in a spatial distortion. This gives the crew the opportunity to explore this Jjaro artifact, though not many have taken advantage of it. [19:08] As a result, much of the crew is still aboard Coro, which is docked to the platform tied to the singularities at the zero-G hub of Xanadu's Second Chamber. However, a few have elected to now leave the ship, as it's unlikely Coro is going anywhere in the immediate future. [19:08] Briefing complete. [19:08] * ObsThompson (~thompson@15ce2659.4b89d8f.urh.uiuc.edu) has joined #uss- coronado [19:08] * [CRS2_Tal] acknowledges with a crisp salute. [19:08] acj [19:08] ack [19:08] ack [19:08] ack [19:08] ack [19:08] er... [19:08] ack [19:08] Bah, you know what I mean. [19:08] ack [19:08] ack [19:08] ack [19:08] ack [19:08] ack [19:09] ack [19:09] * Alyssa (Natty@f8171.3bd2272c.rev.o1.com) has joined #uss-coronado [19:09] * CoroLCARS sets mode: +v Alyssa [19:09] We're picking up a day or two after the events of last week. Xanadu is still orbiting J043, and appears to be content to do so for some time to come. A few people have (finally!) taken the opportunity to start heading down to Alexandria, and hopefully a few more of you will follow. ;) [19:09] * Alyssa is now known as LTdr_Dyson [19:09] Any questions before we get rolling? [19:10] ::raises:: [19:10] Doctor Reed? [19:10] ::raises:: [19:10] This is more OOC than anything, but could you explain the singularities a little bit? I was probably absent when they were first explained, and I'm not sure what we're referring to when they're brought up. [19:11] * Obs-Dr-Ed-Silvo-MD (MusicsCond@25a4ad7.18c3868a.22cbf9e3.306c6d51X) has joined #uss-coronado [19:11] ::raises:: [19:11] OK... the singularities are essentially places where physics go bye-bye. A black hole is a kind of singularity. You can think of these as sort of "white line" singularities. They emit radiation and energy, and instead of pulling things toward them, push them away. [19:12] We assume that the singularities are generated by the Third Chamber machinery, and their purpose is to light and heat the Second Chamber. [19:12] Are they fixed in position? [19:12] However, now that you have a bit more data, you're free to speculate a bit more on what their purpose might be. [19:12] Yeah. They are a few hundred meters from each other at the zero-G hub. They don't appear to "move" from there, though from time to time, during extraordinary events like "translations," they can produce the illusion of movement. [19:13] ::nod:: Thanks [19:13] np Colonel Wayne? [19:13] * ObsThompson (~thompson@15ce2659.4b89d8f.urh.uiuc.edu) has left #uss- coronado [19:13] Need the Wraiths? or set them aside for tonight? [19:13] Up to you. [19:13] There's a whole system to explore, or you can park them and wander about Alexandria, or whatever you like (or are ordered to do). [19:14] okies [19:14] Lieutenant D'rall? [19:14] OOC-wise, any particular music suggestions? [19:14] Nope. Haven't got a clue what's going to happen during this series of sims. It's very open-ended and will be based on the actions you guys choose to take. ;) [19:15] Any other questions? For those who aren't there, feel free to join #uss-coronado-ooc , where this stuff is being hotly debated. ;) [19:15] ...and if there are no more questions? [19:15] * CLSL_Wayne is now known as [CLSL_Wayne-Wr3] [19:15] I'll take that as a no. Let's sim. :) [19:15] =.\= =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= SIM RESUME =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= =.\= [19:15] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:15] * [CRS2_Tal] continues to unload padds and equipment. [19:16] http://www.jestertrek.com/temp/stone.jpg [19:16] <> [19:16] E> ::works on the new reports for the day that have come in:: [19:16] CIC> ::stands over a holotable with an away 'backpack', downloading information into a tricorder:: [19:16] <[CRS2_Tal]> Alicia, I'd like to ask you a few questions, if that's okay with you. [19:16] ::kicks a loose stone down the street, having come back from the edge of the city towards the center to return to the Coronado:: [19:17] E> ::works up a report to send to the bridge on the progress:: [19:17] * LJHL_D`rall is now known as [LJHL_D`rall] [19:17] <[CRS2_Tal]> ::attaches a few components:: [19:17] CIC> ::watches a time lapsed recording showing quite a few ships over a large area:: [19:18] * CROP_Tlaloco (jnrnu@a34b1a3.2470642c.nj.comcast.net) has joined #uss- coronado [19:18] Q> ::slips on his pants and then sits on his bed and bends over to put on his boots, still shirtless:: [19:18] *> ::runs her hands through her hair just outside of sickbay as she stares at the doors leading in:: [19:18] <[LJHL_D`rall]> Ah, what the heck, why not. ::looks several ways before yelling "HELLO!!!!" just to hear the echo:: [19:18] Q> ::tries to ignore the chiming of his alarm:: [19:18] =.\ction= A voice is audible near Tal's location. "Of course... I am always pleased to talk to my visitors. How can I assist you?" [19:18] CIC> ::glances at Ma`Aru's display as the information transfers:: [19:18] * CoroLCARS sets mode: +v CROP_Tlaloco [19:18] Q> ::stirs in bed but is still quite asleep:: [19:18] Q>::wakes up and suits up:: [19:19] <[CLSL_Wayne-Wr3]> ::stares at the partition separating the second chamber from the third:: Fox, find me a way around this thing. [19:19] ::looks over some of incomming sensor data and yawns, hating science work:: (m) goddamn complicated physics... ::looks around for a science officer to try and explain it to him:: [19:19] <[CRS2_Tal]> ::activates the device:: I have set this up to relay our conversation to Coronado's memory banks. I would like to ask you more about Xanadu, its history, and its structure. [19:19] <[LJHL_D`rall]> ::shudders as the echo resounds through the empty streets:: Man this place gives me the creeps. ::resumes walking:: [19:19] SB> ::lowers her hands, then finally enters sickbay and takes a quick glance around:: [19:19] E> ::steps into Engineering, being quiet, minding his own business, and looking at a few consoles, his hands clasp behind his back:: [19:20] CIC> ::closes up the tricorder and slips it into its holster at his side, closing down the holotable:: [19:20] *>::hustles toward turbolift:: [19:20] <[CRS2_Tal]> ::looks around for Oswald and shrugs upon not seeing the engineer, assuming that she is off on her own:: [19:20] =.\ction= A holographic image of Alicia appears near Commander Tal. She is humanoid, female, blonde, of indeterminate race (maybe a Bajoran cross?). She looks amused. [19:20] Q> ::groans as the incessant chiming finally drive him from his bead to the console to shut it off:: I'm up... [19:20] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:20] Q> ::stands up and grabs his uniform top out of the closet, slipping it over his head and shoulders, pulling it down to his waist:: [19:20] Alicia> You do realize that information about Xanadu's construction is available in the computer databases, I hope? [19:20] * Darkoven (~david@36df8733.3276d35c.blur.com) has left #uss-coronado [19:20] E> ::notices the "boss" and gets right up:: Hello, sir. I wasn't expecting you. Is there anything I can help you with? [19:20] TL>bridge. [19:20] CIC> ::glances up as the recording reaches its end:: Heading out on a trip, General? [19:21] Q> ::heads for the sonic shower:: [19:21] <[CLSL_Wayne-Wr3]> ::watches as the heads nodded negatively:: Alright then, get the medic and one other Marine for security. I want to recon the ground side of this thing. We are going to get to the other side even if we have to dig our way through. [19:21] <[CRS2_Tal]> ::smiles:: Yes, but I was hoping for a more... personal approach. [19:21] <[LJHL_D`rall]> ::swings her arms lazily at her sides, wondering what the various people who were here did:: [19:21] Q> ::clipping his commbadge to his chest, he grabbed his PADD and left his quarters, scanning through mail:: [19:21] ::emerges on the bridge and looks around.:: [19:21] CIC> ::nods, adjusting his pack:: I'm starting to wonder about what happened to Alexandria again. I figure I'd start with the dome - there doesn't seem to be any real reason for it. [19:22] M> ::crosses her arms as she looks around, noting that sickbay appears to be rather empty:: [19:22] E> ::glances at Farley and grins:: Not especially Commander...just thought I'd come down for a look. ::gestures around him:: How's she doing? I'm sure there's a report filed somewhere, but well, I like this better... [19:22] <[LJHL_D`rall]> ::knowing she still has some time before pickup, decides to explore one of the nearby buildings, picking one at random:: [19:22] M> ::frowns and stares idly into a padd in her hand:: [19:22] <[CLSL_Wayne-Wr3]> ::stands up:: Torres, you are in charge. Have Raptors 2 & 4 resume patrol stations outside Xanadu. Raptor 1 can maintain CAP near the Coronado. [19:22] CIC> ::finds his way into CIC, glancing around for the admiral:: [19:22] CIC> ::frowns:: You have seen the reports on the battle that caused all the damage, correct? Our theoretical historians are quite confident that they mapped the engagment accurately... [19:22] E> Well sir I was just finishing up the report for today. ::hands Daren the PADD:: [19:23] ::goes to the ops station:: [19:23] ::walks out onto the bridge, still mostly asleep:: Morning.. or.. something like it.. ::he looked at his chronometer:: [19:23] Q> ::pulls his uniform on and then looks around, normally he'd head for his fighter but, being on medical leave for another two days he couldn't:: +taps+ Prescot from Shar [19:23] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:23] Ah, Marcy. welcome to the shift. [19:23] <[CLSL_Wayne-Wr3]> Lt_Torres-Wr3> ::mimicing him:: and you will be down on the ground. ::smiles:: Sir. [19:23] M> ::steps out of his office to check on the braids and notes Forester:: Can I help you...::checks her rank::...crewman? [19:23] Alicia> ::chuckles:: Very well, but you do realize that I may be called away by other matters? [19:23] * Sonya (zunite@12a06a62.10acf436.reshalls.umn.edu) has joined #uss- coronado [19:23] * CoroLCARS sets mode: +v Sonya [19:23] <[LJHL_D`rall]> ::looks at the building from up close, noting the typical stone construction, and gently pushes at the door to see if it will open:: [19:23] <[CRS2_Tal]> ::looks around the abandoned cathedral:: Of course, Alicia. Of course. [19:23] CIC> Mapped the engagegment of what, though? What sort of power could cause this kind of damage to a race as advanced as the Jjaro? [19:23] E> The short of it is. The engines are all up and running and all other major systems are good to go. The only things left are minor items and some tests. [19:24] M> ::spots Dyson coming out of an office on the other side of sickbay, but remains silent, even begins to take a step ba-- but she's stopped by the voice of a man:: Sir? ::turns to face Reed:: Oh, uh ... yes, I suppose so. [19:24] M> ::taps into the padd in her hand, groaning as she stares at it:: [19:24] M> ::lifts a hand, running it through her hair:: Well, maybe. [19:24] +taps+ Prescot here. Go ahead shar [19:24] CIC> I want to know why they built that dome after they got here - what it was designed to keep out - and what broke it. [19:24] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:24] ::looks over at Marcy:: [19:24] =Description= Alexandria is as it was when Coro first encountered it: an ultramodern cityscape with hundreds of buildings laid out as a "ring" across the interior surface of the cylinder that is the Second Chamber. [19:24] * Sonya is now known as [CREN_Oswald] [19:24] <[CLSL_Wayne-Wr3]> ::chuckles:: Torres, any other commander and you would still be in boot camp. ::turns to head out:: Take the conn and don't break anything. [19:24] M> ::looks at FOrester briefly then shrugs and goes back to the inventory shes going over:: [19:24] M> ::glances at his padd, places it on standby for the moment and drops it in his medcoat:: You sound quite certain of your answer. ::deadpan:: [19:25] Q> +taps+ Morning Sir. I'm still on Medical elave. Is their any reason why I should stay aboard or can I go do a little exploring sir? [19:25] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:25] <[LJHL_D`rall]> ::walks into the building as the door swings open surprisingly easy:: [19:25] CIC> ::Nods to Drexler as he enters, then turns back to Ironside:: Ahh, that is an interesting point. Think you will have any luck with the archeology? [19:25] ::nods to Commander Tlaloco:: [19:25] =Description= Most of the buildings are brushed, dark stone (perhaps from the interior of the asteroid Juno?). Newer buildings are apparent by the fact that their structural bracings appear to be false matter. About a third of the city has been destroyed or badly damaged by some cataclysm in the past. [19:25] <[CRS2_Tal]> ::smiles and meets eyes with the avatar:: Can you tell me about the singularities that run through the heart of Xanadu? I have seen glimpses of their split in the third chamber, but what does something even as big as Xanadu need with so much power? [19:25] M> ::clears her throat and lowers her gaze:: Sorry, sir. I'm just not sure if anyone can. [19:25] <[CREN_Oswald]> ::pokes around the cathedral:: [19:25] M> We'll never know until you air it out. [19:25] ::moves over the mission ops console and taps it up:: +taps+ None. If I find out you overdue yourself and cant preform your duty I'll have you cleaning the laterines from here to Reor.. [19:25] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:26] CIC> I'm hoping so. At the very least, I figure that speaking to Alicia while actually there might provide more insight than just working remotely. [19:26] <[LJHL_D`rall]> ::having contained herself to an intact portion of the city, wanders into the atrium of this building:: [19:26] =Description= Above the city is a ring-shaped "dome," of what also looks like false matter. It has been breached in any number of places, obviously by high energy systems of some sort. The damaged areas of the city correspond to the damaged areas of the dome. [19:26] M> Well.. ::rolls her shoulders back:: I suppose I should just tell you what's happening. [19:26] CIC> Speaking of which, I want to visit the Xanadu control room. [19:26] E> ::looks at Daren [19:26] CIC> Maybe chat with her a bit. [19:26] E> Is everything to your liking sir? [19:26] E> ::nods:: As you were then...unless there was anything else? [19:26] Q> ::can't help but grin:: +taps+ Understood Sir. I'll report to my ground squad when I return to active duy. I'll be back in space in about a month. Shar out. [19:26] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:27] <[CLSL_Wayne-Wr3]> ::enters the transporter and grabs a Marine kit and a weapon and then steps up to the pad as a Marine non-com and the medic join him:: Ready for transport ::demats:: [19:27] Mr. Marcy. You're chief tactical officer. What do you make of this situation from a tactical point of view? [19:27] M> That's a place to start. ::glances over at the braids to see how they're doing before returning his attention to the crewman:: [19:27] CIC> ::nods to Drexler:: We could make that trip as well. [19:27] =Description= There are gardens and parks, apartment buildings and houses, shopping areas and business districts, all laid out in a very logical manner. Garden areas and parks are overgrown and threatening to take over nearby neighborhoods. [19:27] * [CLSL_Wayne-Wr3] is now known as [CLSL_Wayne] [19:27] =Description= From time to time, you run across one of the archaeology teams assigned here. They caution you not to disturb anything, and to report any unusual finds to them. [19:27] CIC> ::smirks:: I don't pretend to be a scientist. Any extra heads will no doubt lead to a more concrete theorem. [19:27] Hmm.. ::thinks:: Well, I do suppose it seems tacticaly sound at the moment, but it does seem odd to say the least. [19:28] CIC> We didn't get much a look around up there, you know, since we were busy running from it. [19:28] * LMFL_Shar is now known as [LMFL_Shar] [19:28] <[LJHL_D`rall]> ::wanders over to a stairwell, noting the haphazard arrangement of furniture in the room yet seeing in it some sort of organization:: [19:28] CIC> ::smirks:: Aye. [19:28] ::walks into a nearby room with the padd and takes some notes:: [19:28] I think the problem is within. If we Beckmann translate again, with all the psychological effects it has produced, we may have an internal situation. [19:28] * [CRS2_Tal] waits patiently as Alica accesses the requested data and formulates a response. [19:28] CIC> ::grins, remembering something:: You were muttering something about a desk job, as I recall. ::smirks a little himself:: [19:28] <[LMFL_Shar]> ::minutes later he stands in a deserted street and looks around, wodering if he should have asked someone to come with him, it was always more fun to explore in a group:: [19:28] E> No, sir nothing else. [19:28] E> ::nods:: You are all ahead of schedule, and that is something I like to hear. Please let Commander Oswald know when you see her next, that I apologize for the apparent favortisim as far as leave goes... [19:28] M> ::glances over at the braids, her brow furrowing:: [19:29] <[CLSL_Wayne]> ::remats near the entrance to the third chamber:: Scan the area. No surprises. ::watches as the others report a clear area:: +taps+ Wayne to Torres. We are down. Will report in every hour. [19:29] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:29] CIC> ::grunts:: [19:29] That's true. I havn't been able to sleep well since we translated.. Driving me mad.. [19:29] Alicia> ::gives Tal an amused look:: The flaws provide light and power to the Second Chamber, as well as being an after-effect of some of the more... exotic capabilities of Xanadu's power core. Further data is restricted, requiring authorization of the Central Nexus. [19:29] <[LMFL_Shar]> <> [19:29] <[LJHL_D`rall]> ::begins heading up the stairwell, which has an open row of windows looking at the street outside:: [19:29] E> Once we ship-shape, I'll be giving the Engineering Crew some time off... [19:29] E> I will pass the message on sir. [19:29] M> ::mumbles:: damn reports... ::looks up a moment and takes stock of what they have and what theyre low on:: [19:29] E> Thank-you sir ::smiles:: [19:29] M> ::crosses his arms:: Or we could stand here staring at each other. [19:29] <[CRS2_Tal]> The Central Nexus? [19:29] I have seen a few crewmen really go over the edge. If that were to happen to a good number of the crew, we might have a real security situation on our hands. [19:30] CIC> I wonder where the admiral has run off to. I'd like to use Kelaka. [19:30] CIC> Computer, locate Admiral Kor, please. [19:30] <[CRS2_Tal]> ::taps on her padd, sending a data packet burst to Coro's CIC:: [19:30] <[LMFL_Shar]> ::pokes his head into an intact building:: [19:30] M> ::blinks and looks back at Reed:: Oh! Ah, sorry. I'm just .. not very good with people. ::offers a smile, but it's obviously fake:: [19:30] Indeed. [19:30] Computer> Admiral Lora Kor left the ship at 0330 hours, aboard Kelaka. [19:30] CIC> ... [19:30] Alicia> The Central Nexus is the governing body of this facility. [19:30] CIC> ::hefts his pack again:: I believe he's in meetings. I don't believe taking Kelaka would be a problem... [19:30] E> ::continues moving on from station to station, in the direction of the warp core as Engineers scurry about too and fro. [19:30] :: [19:30] CIC> Hrm. Maybe not. Diana, then? [19:30] M> ::barely suppresses a smirk:: That's usually what they say about me. [19:30] M> ::walks back out and glances at Reed before making an this is boring face and walking toi check the Braids:: [19:31] <[CREN_Oswald]> How do I get in the Central Nexus? [19:31] Do you think that pehaps you could work on preventative measures in case we are faced with such a situation? Last time we had about three minute's warning. [19:31] <[LJHL_D`rall]> ::continues treading up the stairwell, only glancing down an open door at a corridor - an archaeology team is working there, cataloging the contents of the numerous rooms - offices? quarters? - off the hallway. She quietly continues upwards. [19:31] <[CRS2_Tal]> ::nods at Oswald:: [19:31] CIC> ::nods to Ironside and heads towards the TL:: [19:31] <[CLSL_Wayne]> ::stares at the huge portal separating the two chambers:: (m) This is not going to be easy. ::turning to the medic:: Check for any signs of life in the area. Maybe we can luck out and find a natural entrance to the other chamber. [19:31] E> ::watches Daren as he goes through engineering just incase he needs something:: [19:31] Yes, sir. [19:31] CIC> ::follows after Drexler, throwing a look over his shoulder:: Care to join us, Commander? [19:31] <[LMFL_Shar]> ::notes the rather dark interior and pulls out a portable light before going fully into the building:: [19:32] CIC> +com+ Clarke, from Drexler. Meet me in the shuttlebay with my kit, please. [19:32] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:32] Also, from a tactical perspective, I am interested to know if the Beckmann translation happened because of the collapsing of the singularity. [19:32] I'll begin drills right away.. [19:32] M> ::hehs softly:: I can't imagine that, seeing as you're the CMO. ::crosses her arms again:: Anyway, ahm .. well, to start, I've been getting these headaches lately. [19:32] Alicia> ::turns her head to look at Oswald, hesitating for a few seconds, then nods as if she recognizes her:: The Central Nexus isn't a place. It's a governmental body. [19:32] ::sits down in his chair and begins thinking about some of the things down on Xanadu:: [19:32] Thank you Marcy. [19:32] There's um.. one more thing. [19:32] Yes, sir? [19:32] <[CREN_Oswald]> well where does this governmental body meet? [19:32] <[LJHL_D`rall]> ::reaches the top flight of stairs and a door, presumably to the roof ahead, finally realizing her desire to see the city from a higher perspective than the ground, but lower than the ship:: [19:32] <[CREN_Oswald]> and how do I join? [19:33] M> ::furrows his brow:: Headaches? ::recalls Lora Kor's condition, which is still being crunched on:: [19:33] Well, I don't know quite how to phrase this, but how do you assess me as a security risk? [19:33] <[CRS2_Tal]> ::chuckles:: You're going to rule Xanadu, Ms. Oswald? [19:33] <[LMFL_Shar]> ::comes to a stairwell and decides to go up to the roof:: [19:33] =.\ction= Alicia pauses for a moment, and when she continues, you get the impression that she's unhappy, or annoyed, or frustrated. [19:33] M> ::checks the vitals and taps into a new PADD:: [19:33] Minimal, sir. Just as much as anyone else aboard this ship. [19:33] Alicia> ::to Oswald:: You really should speak up if you want to be heard. [19:33] M> ::shrugs a bit:: I'm sure it's nothing much, but they happen at the oddest times, last for about a half hour, then go away/ [19:33] CIC> ::looks between the holotank and the two officers, as if deciding something:: Well, I suppose I can catch a ride back up with someone else if this goes too long... [19:33] <[LJHL_D`rall]> ::tries the door to the roof:: [19:34] Alicia> ::turns back to Tal, expression clearing:: Really, these are very basic questions. You could get this information at any library terminal. [19:34] <[CLSL_Wayne]> ::walks over to the portal and touches it feeling the slightly cool metallic alloy:: (m) Bet phasers would not even make a dent in this thing. [19:34] Although noone else trusts you, I dont see a reason. [19:34] TL> ::waits for Ironside:: [19:34] So the incident with the fake Tlaloco doesn't effect your judgement of me? [19:34] <> [19:34] <[CREN_Oswald]> ::looks at Tal and shrugs:: sounds good [19:34] TL> ::enters, holding the door open for Ma`Aru, waiting for her to decide:: [19:34] CIC> ::nods as if to confirm her decision then follows them out of the room:: [19:34] It's good to know that. You have no idea how good it is to know that. [19:34] No, sir. [19:34] <[CREN_Oswald]> but we like talking to you Alicia.. [19:34] E> ::runs a hand along the powered down warp core, letting out a sigh. Something appearing to distract him internally:: [19:34] <[LJHL_D`rall]> ::has to push the door a bit harder - it feels like something is leaning against it:: [19:34] TL> ::smiles at Kari, then to the computer:: Shuttlebay. [19:35] M> ::hrms, pulling out his tricorder and running a quick scan:: Any new habits you might've picked up that you could correlate these with? [19:35] But were the captain to become incapacitated, and I had to issue orders, I would hope that people would respond. [19:35] <[CRS2_Tal]> Very well, then, Alicia. We'll get on to what really interests me. Can you tell me what is beyond the Third Chamber? [19:35] ::nods:: Yes, sir. [19:35] =.\ction= D'rall manages to push the door aside. There's another of those suits of armor blocking it. [19:35] <[LJHL_D`rall]> ::shoves the door open, knocking something to the roof with a loud thud:: [19:35] <[LJHL_D`rall]> ::jumps back in horror and disgust:: GAAAAH! [19:35] M> ::finishes her notes then walks to the replicator for some coffee, taking the cup:: [19:35] <[LMFL_Shar]> ::gets to the top of the stairwell and steps through the open doorway onto the roof and stops as he spots D`rall on the other side of the roof:: [19:36] Alicia> ::smiles, as if amused again:: You know that, Commander. The Fourth Chamber. I have heard you speaking of it often. [19:36] <[LJHL_D`rall]> ::hand over mouth, backing away several short steps, not seeing Shar:: [19:36] M> ::shakes her head, then smirks wryly:: Well, Commander Jennings -- he's the counselor of another ship -- has tried to make me interact with people more. I've managed a little, but in general, well .. I'm just not a people person, I guess. [19:36] <[CREN_Oswald]> ::laughs:: [19:36] <[CREN_Oswald]> well that's one answer... [19:36] Well, better get to those drills. The security team wont know what kit them but they should respond in time. [19:36] <[LMFL_Shar]> ::watches D`rall with amusement for a moment:: [19:36] <[CRS2_Tal]> ::smirks:: I have heard of it's existance. But what is the nature of the chamber? I have never seen it. [19:36] <[LJHL_D`rall]> ::closes her eyes as if to wipe the image from her conscious:: [19:36] great. You can coordinate with the doctor if you think that unpleasantry is necessary. [19:37] <[LMFL_Shar]> ::raises his voice:: Are you sure it's dead Lieutenant? [19:37] Alicia> Information about the Fourth Chamber is restricte-- [19:37] +allcall+ Security alert, condition 3. Initiate lockdown procedures. This is a drill. [19:37] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:37] =.\ction= Alicia flickers, then snaps out of existence. [19:37] <[LJHL_D`rall]> ::for the second time in just a few minutes, jumps in surprised and shock:: Whaaaa! [19:37] TL> +taps+ ::as they ride down the turbolift:: This is General Ironside to Shuttlebay control, please have Teresa brought up from the flight deck and prepped for launch. [19:37] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:37] <[CRS2_Tal]> What the hell? [19:37] <[CREN_Oswald]> ::blinks:: what happened? [19:37] <[LJHL_D`rall]> ::finally spots Shar and manages to calm down a bit:: [19:37] <[CREN_Oswald]> ::looks around for a console:: [19:37] <[CLSL_Wayne]> ::begins walking in a southerly direction with the others in tow taking sensor scans:: (m) everything seems to register but nothing from the other side. ::to the others:: Keep an eye out for any kind of building or control area. [19:37] TL> Are the lifts running slow today, or is it me? [19:37] <[LMFL_Shar]> My apologies Lieutenant I didn't mean to scare you. ::walks over to her location:: [19:37] TL> Teresa, eh? Thought we were taking Diana. [19:37] E> ::hears the call and gets his people moving:: [19:37] ::looks up as the lights in Engineering change, and grins:: [19:37] <[LJHL_D`rall]> I..I don't know. I don't have a tricorder... and I sure as heyll ain't touchin' it. [19:38] TL> It occurs to me that Commander...Tal left the ship in Diana this morning. [19:38] << grrr, E> that >> [19:38] <[CRS2_Tal]> Alicia? Alicia! ::grimaces:: [19:38] TL> Oh. [19:38] <[LMFL_Shar]> I didn't bring one with me either but I'm pretty sure it's dead. Foor a long while too. [19:38] Now, about that poem... [19:38] TL> ::frowns a little at that:: [19:38] +taps+ Tlaloco to Captain. [19:38] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:38] TL> ::smirks at Kari and steps out into the corridor, making a right and following the short corridor out to the shuttlebay as the lift brings Teresa up from the flight deck:: [19:38] M> Commander Jennings? ::tries to recall a Commander Jennings, then shrugs somewhat dismissively:: I never trust counselors. ::turns towards a biobed:: Let me run a more thorough scan to see if anything relatively mundane is wrong. If anything can be called mundane when we're sitting inside an asteroid spaceship. [19:38] TL> Commandeering our equipment now, is she? [19:38] <[CREN_Oswald]> blah... who's idea was it to meet in here?;:starts heading out:: [19:38] =.\ction= The suit of armor is of humanoid shape, dusty and spotted here and there with condensation and even a bit of rust. The face plate is opaque. A weapon sits near the armor, and a dark jagged hole testifies to the fate of the former wearer. [19:38] E> +taps+ ::answers slowly:: Daren here... [19:39] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:39] <[LJHL_D`rall]> ::backpeddles towards Shar, not exactly willing to go near that armor suit at all, just glad she didn't see what was IN it:: [19:39] TL> She took Commander Oswald with her, which I assume is her excuse.... [19:39] M> ::follows Reed to the biobed and takes a seat on the edge:: Want me to lie down? [19:39] <[CRS2_Tal]> Mine. ::follows Oswald out:: It's secluded and should have been out of range of any observers. [19:39] <[LMFL_Shar]> ::leans down for a closer look:: Well with this hole in it I'd definately say what ever was in it is dead. [19:39] =.\ction= Alicia reappears near Commanders Tal and Oswald. [19:39] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:39] <[LJHL_D`rall]> ::shudders:: [19:39] +taps+ Captain, when you have a free moment, my research has revealed something, which may shed some light on our situation. [19:39] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:39] Shuttlebay> ::steps into the bay:: Good enough, I suppose. ::nods to Clarke and takes the small kit with him, heading over towards the emerging shuttle:: [19:39] Alicia> I'm sorry. I was called away on another matter. ::pauses:: You were saying? [19:39] E> ::watches as his team finishes there duties on the drill:: [19:39] <[CRS2_Tal]> ::stops and glances at Alicia:: Where did you go? What was that all about? [19:40] <[LMFL_Shar]> ::continues to look at the suit:: Any ideas what happened to them all? [19:40] <[CREN_Oswald]> ::blinks at Alicia:: can't you be in more places than one? [19:40] <[CRS2_Tal]> ::frowns but presses onward:: I asked to know the contents and nature of any chambers beyond the third. [19:40] M> ::walks over to Reed:: Anything I can help you with doctor? [19:40] SB> ::walks over, waiting for the lift to lock into place before stepping onto it and pulling himself up into the warming up shuttle:: [19:40] +taps+ ::steps around the warp core and looks up the length of it:: I'm listening Commander... [19:40] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:40] Alicia> ::turns back to Oswald:: Sometimes. [19:40] <[LJHL_D`rall]> ::Shakes head:: None... ::turns to not look at the armor:: I tell you, this place is spooky enough WITHOUT something like that... [19:40] * BGDC_Ironside is now known as {BGDC_Ironside} [19:40] * CCC (CCC@1f5b825b.3f9d3b60.spr.choiceone.net) has joined #uss-coronado [19:40] * CoroLCARS sets mode: +v CCC [19:41] * LCen_Farley (CCC@1f5b825b.3f9d3b60.spr.choiceone.net) Quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) [19:41] Alicia> ::to Tal:: Beyond the Third Chamber is the Fourth, Commander. You know that. I have heard you speak of it many times. [19:41] <[CREN_Oswald]> ::frowns:: sometimes? but not all the times? is it just personal preference? [19:41] +taps+ This may be nothing at all, but Xanadu originally refers to an old earth poem. [19:41] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:41] <[CREN_Oswald]> ::looks at Alicia:: you said that before... [19:41] M> ::shakes head:: You don't need to, but you can if you'd like. ::begins manipulating the sensor controls, examining the routine systems, then glances at Dyson:: Just a bit of an intermitent headache, Paddy. See to those Braids. They should have started to gather themselves by now. [19:41] <[CRS2_Tal]> ::sighs heavily:: I've got a headache. [19:41] * CRS1_Drexler is now known as {CRS1_Drexler] [19:41] The poem seems to aptly describe what we're experiencing here. [19:41] <[LMFL_Shar]> ::nods in agreement:: Yes. I felt a little apprehensive myself coming up that stairwell. Almost like I was being watched. [19:41] <{CRS1_Drexler]> ::steps onto Shuttlecraft Teresa, taking a front seat:: [19:41] I think it's a little too strange to be coincidence. [19:41] <[CRS2_Tal]> I want to know the NATURE of the 4th Chamber. What's in it? Why is it so heavily classified? [19:42] * CRS2_Ma`Aru is now known as {CRS2_Ma`Aru} [19:42] <{BGDC_Ironside}> ::looks at the pilot's seat, then back at Ma`Aru:: You recently recertified your flight training, didn't you commander? ::slight grin:: [19:42] * {CRS1_Drexler] is now known as {CRS1_Drexler} [19:42] Alicia> Information about the Fourth Chamber is restricte-- [19:42] It may even tell us what is in the fourth chamber. [19:42] <{CRS1_Drexler}> I-- [19:42] =.\ction= Alicia flickers, then snaps out of existence. [19:42] <{CRS1_Drexler}> ... I can fly, unless Kari would like to. [19:42] ::looks over the information and decides its no were near enough and stands up, calling in someone to watch over the ship so to speak:: [19:42] <[LJHL_D`rall]> You probably were. There's an archeology team a few floors down doing cataloging... ::winces:: ..the belongings of the 'deceased'. ::takes a step closer towards the edge of the building and looks out on the city:: [19:42] <[CREN_Oswald]> ;;blinks:: dinner says that she was called away... [19:42] <{CRS2_Ma`Aru}> I, uhh. Ohh, that's fine Sieven. [19:42] <[CRS2_Tal]> ::grumbles:: Once more unto the breach. Alicia! [19:42] M> ::crosses her ankles to keep from kicking her legs and folds her hands in her lap:: Lying down reminds me too much of the counselor's office. [19:42] <[CLSL_Wayne]> ::they walk till reaching the top of a small hill and then take a rest:: (m) definitely not easy ::looks at the others:: Take ten. I need to call in. [19:42] <[LMFL_Shar]> ::straightens, nods and moves away from the armor:: I wonder if it is so wise for us to be looking around on our own. We don't really now what happened hear after all. [19:43] =.\ction= Alicia again reappears near Commanders Tal and Oswald. [19:43] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:43] Alicia> I'm sorry. I was called away on another matter. ::pauses:: You were saying? [19:43] M> ::nods:: Of course doctor.. ::walks over to the Braids:: [19:43] ::times it:: Well, it took us 7:36 to complete a lockdown drill. Little too much. Lets get it down to under 5:00.. [19:43] <{BGDC_Ironside}> ::takes a seat, still smirking slightly:: I believe the stick is yours then, Commander Drexler. [19:43] <[CREN_Oswald]> so do you know what other matter you were called away on Alicia? [19:43] M> ::grunts a bit:: Not a fan of shrinks myself. ::continues scanning:: [19:43] <{CRS1_Drexler}> ::chuckles:: You know, I don't get to fly much, what with my superior being an accomplished pilot. [19:43] TL> ::calls out the location of his quarters and leans against the wall thinking:: [19:44] <[LJHL_D`rall]> It's not like we have anything better to do. ::eyes some damage to buildings a few blocks away:: Stuck here until the ship's back in one piece instead of the thousands it was about to become. [19:44] In Xanadu did Kubla Khan [19:44] A stately pleasure-dome decree: [19:44] Alicia> I have many matters that demand my attention, Commander Oswald. Xanadu is a large place. [19:44] Where Alph, the sacred river, ran [19:44] Through caverns measureless to man [19:44] Down to a sunless sea. [19:44] M> ::raises an eyebrow to Reed and goes back to the Braids:: [19:44] So twice five miles of fertile ground [19:44] With walls and towers were girdled round: [19:44] <{CRS2_Ma`Aru}> ::quickly takes a seat at the familiar science station:: [19:44] In Xanadu did Kubla Khan [19:44] A stately pleasure-dome decree: [19:44] Where Alph, the sacred river, ran [19:44] <{BGDC_Ironside}> Well then, feel free to indulge yourself. ::smirks:: [19:44] Through caverns measureless to man [19:44] Down to a sunless sea. [19:44] So twice five miles of fertile ground [19:44] * {BGDC_Ironside} sets mode: -v CROP_Tlaloco [19:44] <{CRS1_Drexler}> Right. ::goes through all of the routine launch protocols:: [19:44] <[CREN_Oswald]> But do you know what matter you were called away on... can you look back in your logs and find it... [19:44] Alicia> [19:45] <[LMFL_Shar]> ::nods again:: That too is true. Well I'm going to go have a look at that large building a couple of streets over if you care to join me. It looks like a factory or something. [19:45] Alicia> ::gives Oswald an amused look:: Commander, surely there are other matters more worthy of your time. [19:45] <[CREN_Oswald]> nope [19:45] M> Oh, I think I should mention, they didn't really start up till we arrived here at Xanadu to repair. ::shrugs:: Don't know if that has something to do with it. Before that, they occurred very rarely. [19:45] <[CRS2_Tal]> I see. Questions about the nature of the 4th Chamber... Alicia, can you tell me about the temporal occurrances Xanadu has been pursuing? [19:45] <[CLSL_Wayne]> +taps+ Wayne to Torres, we are reporting in. No luck so far. You? [19:45] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:45] +allcall+ Stand down from general quarters. [19:45] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:45] <{BGDC_Ironside}> ::obtains the necessary launch clearances from the flight deck and bridge, tapping the console evenly:: [19:45] <[LJHL_D`rall]> ::turns towards Shar:: Damn straight I'm following you. This place is spooky enough when you're alone. [19:45] * RAGC_LoraKor sets mode: +v CROP_Tlaloco [19:45] ::to Marcy:: how did it go? [19:45] E> ::hears the call and gets his people back to there stations and work:: [19:45] Took too long.. [19:45] M> ::nods:: Xanadu screws with everyone in some way. You say they happened before, though? Any family history of something like this? [19:45] <[LMFL_Shar]> ::nods and heads for the stairwel D`rall had comee up on. [19:45] <[LMFL_Shar]> :: [19:46] * CCC is now known as LCen_Farley [19:46] I'm going to try and get that time down. [19:46] +taps+ ::talks over Tlaloco as he begins to recite the poem:; Commander, I am well aware of the poem and it's contents...it is afterall in the database. [19:46] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:46] Great. [19:46] <{BGDC_Ironside}> I believe we're clear. ::looks up and out the forward viewport:: [19:46] <[LJHL_D`rall]> ::shudders, wondering WHY he had to pick that stairwell, but follows, staying as clear of the suit of armor as possible:: [19:46] << dammit: E> >> [19:46] <{CRS1_Drexler}> ::nods as the doors open fully and lifts off:: [19:46] Well, so much is. It just seems to parallel what we see here. [19:47] +taps+ Sorry. I should have assumed you'd already explored this avenue. [19:47] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:47] <[CLSL_Wayne]> Lt_Torres-Wr3> +taps+ Fox is still at it. He is convinced that if he probes enough, he might be able to activate the portal. I dunno, seems a bit of a long shot. I suggest you try the crystal spire that is about 5 kms from your position. [19:47] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:47] M> ::shakes her head:: No, not at all. Not that I can think of, anyway. Our family has always been pretty healthy. [19:47] M> ::sees to the Braids as they gather themselves and she puts away the tricorder:: [19:47] <[LMFL_Shar]> ::quickly heads down the stairs, so as to be out of hte building as quickly as possible, waits for D`rall at the bottom:: [19:47] Alicia> ::turns back to Tal:: Of course. From time to time, this facility encounters variations in the superspace threshold that are potentially damaging to the surrounding space. This facility has been programmed to respond to such occurances. [19:47] Alicia> The distortions are pinpointed, isolated, and then held in suspension pending action by the Central Nexus. [19:47] ::to himself, half-aloud:: damn. I hate to have to guess what people think of me. [19:47] M> ::shrugs:: Maybe I'm sick? [19:47] <[LJHL_D`rall]> ::follows right behind the marine, glad to be out of that building, and mentally gets her orientation back of the city layout:: [19:48] <[CRS2_Tal]> ::nods thoughtfully:: And what has the Central Nexus said about the most recent temporal event? [19:48] <[LMFL_Shar]> ::looks around:: Hmm... Which way was that building? I seem to have lost my orientation. [19:48] M> Well, they do call this sickbay, but nothing is showing up. Let me run a deeper neural scan. You might want to lie back for this, if only because you might get dizzy while it's probing. [19:48] =.\ction= Again, Alicia gives Tal that odd, frustrated look. [19:48] <[LJHL_D`rall]> Should be over in that direction. ::points northeast of their position, the path going by an overgrown garden park:: [19:48] Alicia> You really should try to speak into my good ear. I'm a trifle deaf in this one. [19:49] OK. Let's see how medbay is getting on with treating the Beckmann translation symptoms. [19:49] =.\ction= Teresa exits Coronado's shuttlebay and descends towards the interior surface of the asteroid, her shields flaring briefly as she crosses into the surface atmosphere. [19:49] <{CRS1_Drexler}> ::does a bank around Coronado:: Damn, she sure got beat up, huh. [19:49] +taps+ Tlaloco to Dr. Reed. [19:49] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:49] <[CREN_Oswald]> why can't you hear us sometimes? [19:49] <[LJHL_D`rall]> ::grins, walking that way:: Thought you marines were trained to have an excellent sense of direction on the ground. [19:49] <{CRS2_Ma`Aru}> ::runs a routinue scan as the shuttle slides out of the bay, finding nothing has changed since she last looked in the CIC:: [19:49] E> ::grins shaking his head:: [19:49] M> ::snickers softly at Reed's comment then watches the Braids:: [19:49] M> ::blanches slightly, but nods and lifts her legs onto the biobed, then lies back:: [19:49] <{BGDC_Ironside}> I try not to think about it. ::mutters:: Now....where's a good section of the dome to land beside? [19:49] <[CLSL_Wayne]> +taps+ Understood, we will check out the crystal spire. Wayne out. ::turning to the others:: Lets get moving we have a 5 klick march. ::the trio pick up their things and begin the march:: [19:50] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:50] E> ::goes over somemore reports and still watching Daren:: [19:50] Alicia> I'm sorry, Commander, but I don't understand the question? [19:50] <[LMFL_Shar]> ::follows:: Normally but technically I''m a pilot though a grounded one for awhile. My eyes where causing me problems and as such my sense of direction is a little out of "whack" as humans say. [19:50] <[CREN_Oswald]> who gave you such selective hearing? [19:50] <[CRS2_Tal]> ::folds her hands behind her back:: Perhaps I should ask what sort of damage Xanadu believes these events could cause. And why does Xanadu not respond to every potentially threatening temporal event. [19:50] +taps+ What do you want, Lollipop? [19:50] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:50] <[LJHL_D`rall]> ::finds the garden park quite overgrown. She nods in understanding.:: [19:51] +taps+ Doctor Reed, you will address me by my proper title. [19:51] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:51] Q> ::enters into his quarters and climbs into some more comfortable clothing... longshirt, chain mail, and heavy boots... and begins to pick up a few things and replicating the things he will believe he will need:: [19:51] <[LJHL_D`rall]> ::looks around the garden out of curiosity to see if there are any plants native to Reor'sa:: [19:51] M> +taps+ Sorry, Commander Lollipop. [19:51] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:51] Alicia> ::turns back to Tal:: Tears in the superspace threshold increase entropy throughout local space. Left unchecked, these occurances could spread to quite wide areas. [19:51] <{CRS2_Ma`Aru}> ::pulls up a listing of the current archaeological teams and those from coronado, overlays it on a topographical map, and sends it forward to Ironside's console:: [19:51] <[CLSL_Wayne]> ::notes the spire growing larger as they head for it:: (m) Should have just been transported there. [19:51] I'm writing you up, Doctor. [19:51] Alicia> Xanadu is programmed to respond to this sort of spatial distortion. [19:51] <{BGDC_Ironside}> Ah, thank you Commander...::examines the new information and pinpoints a location close to a breach in the dome that extends almost all the way to the surface:: [19:51] <[LMFL_Shar]> ::looks at the tangle of growth in the park as they pass by:: [19:51] M> ::blinks up at Reed and lifts an eyebrow:: [19:52] <[CREN_Oswald]> but doesn't the entropy of the universe have to remain constant? [19:52] M> ::steps over to the scan console and prepares a neuroscan:: +taps+ That what you interrupted my sickbay for, or did you have something you actually needed to ask? [19:52] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:52] <[LJHL_D`rall]> ::frowns:: So far I don't see anything I recognize from Reor'sa growing here. Anything look familiar to you? [19:52] <{CRS1_Drexler}> Well, I was hoping we could go to the crystal spires. [19:52] E> ::crosses his arms over his chest in silent ponder:: [19:52] <[CREN_Oswald]> I thought that was elementary physics... you can't increase entropy... [19:52] +taps+ I need to know if your behavior may be symptomatic of this Beckman Translation. [19:52] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:52] <[CRS2_Tal]> ::smirks:: I knew there was a reason I wanted an engineer along. [19:52] Hmm, we'll try repeating the drill. [19:52] <[CREN_Oswald]> ::smiles at Tal:: [19:52] +taps= And if there is anything in the crew members effectied that may accurately predict susceptibility. [19:52] E> ::walks around and finds Daren:: Is there anything I can help you with sir? [19:53] <[LMFL_Shar]> ::shakes his head:: No but I didn't grow up on Reor'sa like you did. ::clearly not understanding the question to well:: [19:53] Alicia> ::turns back to Oswald, the expression on her face clearly saying that she's finally said something interesting:: That's a very interesting philosophical point, Commander. I don't believe there is good data one way or another on that as yet. Though we know entropy is constantly increasing, does it increase at a constant rate? [19:53] M> ::frowns as her vision doubles momentarily, deciding then to close her eyes:: [19:53] +allcall+ Security alert, condition 3. Initiate lockdown procedures. This is a drill. ::starts a 5:00 countdown timer:: [19:53] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:53] Alicia> Clearly, at the tears, the answer is no. The rest of the universe I leave as an exercise for the student. [19:53] <{BGDC_Ironside}> We can hit the spires as well, Commander, plenty of time. I'm sure Alicia will be available regardless of where we go, as well. [19:53] Q> ::takes his items and exits out into corridor heading towards the turbolift:: [19:53] E> ::grins:: You're not exaclty used to the boss just showing up and hanging around huh? I don't blame you. I'm mulling over a decision I need to make, and needed a change of scenery... [19:53] E> Excuse me sir. ::turns and gets everyone back on the drill:: [19:53] <{CRS1_Drexler}> ::blinks, turning to Ironside:: Where were you heading? [19:54] M> +taps+ My "behavior" is symptomatic of putting up with people. It's quite contagious if one is prone to a tragic condition known as "thin skin." Anything else you need? ::initiates the scan:: [19:54] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:54] <[CREN_Oswald]> aren't you afraid that you're harming the universe by disturbing these tears/ [19:54] <[LJHL_D`rall]> ::chuckles:: I meant anything Andorian in nature. We didn't introduce too many Terran plants to Reor'sa for fear of destroying the existing biomes. Just wondering if maybe there was something Andorian here. [19:54] M> ::looks at Forester briefly:: are you alright? [19:54] M> ::nods from atop the biobed as the neural scans continue to run:: [19:54] <{BGDC_Ironside}> ::sends the coordinates to Drexler:: To inspect the dome surrounding Alexandria. [19:54] Alicia> I am not harming anything, Commander. However, it is clear that it would be disruptive and dangerous to let these superspace tears expand unchecked. [19:54] M> Okay.. ::turns back and continues scanning the Braids:: [19:54] +taps+ Yes. The answer to the rest of my question. [19:54] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:55] E> ::nods as Farley leaves, then follows him closely:: Commander Oswald, she took off to the surface somewhere with Commander Tal, didn't she? [19:55] <[CRS2_Tal]> ::holds up a hand to Oswald while she absorbs the information:: [19:55] <{CRS1_Drexler}> Oh. You have a hunch or something? [19:55] <[CREN_Oswald]> what is superspace ALicia? [19:55] <[CLSL_Wayne]> ::exits out of the forest and into a clearing with the crystal spire towering before them:: Sgt Tok, lets find our way inside before reporting in. [19:55] <{CRS1_Drexler}> ::steers back towards the dome:: [19:55] +taps+ Is there anyway we can predict who will be effected the worst if we Beckmann translate again? [19:55] <[LMFL_Shar]> ::looks slightly embarrased:: Oh.. Uh. No I don't. ::pauses outside the large building and looks at it for a moment:: [19:55] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:55] E> I think so sir. [19:55] M> +taps+ Probably the braids, most of whom are still terrified cords here in sickbay. [19:55] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:56] <{CRS1_Drexler}> Kari, can you see Kelaka on sensors? [19:56] E> Is there anything I help you with, with your desision you need to make? [19:56] +taps+ Thank you, Doctor, can you tell me what percentage of the Braids were effected? [19:56] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:56] =.\ction= Wayne's team reaches the "north" end of the Second Chamber. Nearby, the endcap towers above them like the world's tallest building. Far overhead, the crystal spires announce the beginning of the singularities. This area is forested and green, hiding the presence of the Third Chamber cap unless one gets very close to it. [19:56] <[LJHL_D`rall]> ::untangles herself from a thorny bush that grew across the path and stares at the building herself, eyeing it critically:: Give me good thrusters, I could probably park Coronado's warp nacelle in there... if not more of the ship [19:56] <{BGDC_Ironside}> Well, the dome was built after Xanadu's transition to M64, as its not in the original construction records, and I can't postulate a reason why one would construct such a dome when the interior of the second chamber is atmospheric. [19:56] <{CRS1_Drexler}> Interesting. [19:56] M> ::walks to Reed and hands him a padd:: I did a scan.... [19:57] M> +taps+ Damn near a hundred percent, if not all. ::watches the scan proceed:: [19:57] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:57] <{CRS1_Drexler}> I'll tag along, then. I do want to get in a trip to the spire at some point. [19:57] +taps+ Tlaloco to Battalion commander Prescot. [19:57] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:57] Alicia> Subspace is the boundary layer of space that lies "below" normal space. Superspace is a theoretical dimension that lies above it. [19:57] <{BGDC_Ironside}> That, and its collapse seems to have been the downfall of Alexandria.... [19:57] <{BGDC_Ironside}> ::nods:: [19:57] <[LMFL_Shar]> ::offers a slight smile:: That would be a work of an expert I believe. Shall we go in and have a look around? [19:57] <{CRS2_Ma`Aru}> ::stares at the hole in the dome:: It might have had a purpose it failed at... [19:57] M> ::takes a deep breath as she laces her hands over her stomach:: [19:57] E> +taps+ Bridge, engineering is preped for drill. [19:57] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:57] *> ::exits out of the TL and moves down towards the fighterbay, holding at the door of the bay:: +taps+ Prescot here sir [19:57] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:57] <[CREN_Oswald]> has anyone ever done anything with superspace? [19:57] +taps+ Thank you. Tlaloco out. [19:57] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:57] <[CRS2_Tal]> ::looks up:: Alicia, why was Dr. Lopez brought here? [19:57] <[CLSL_Wayne]> ::they find an entry way that is relatively clear and move inside the spire before dropping their pack:: +taps+ Wayne to Torres. We are at the spire. Will commence a recon of the tower. This thing is huge. [19:57] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:57] Aha! 4:13!! I knew they got it down. ::he smiled:: [19:58] M> ::shakes his head:: When one has to put up with people like that, it's a wonder we're not all hermits. ::glances at Forester:: [19:58] <[LJHL_D`rall]> ::frowns:: I dunno. ::looks around, seeing some light damage in the area:: Of all the times to be without a tricorder. How do we know that building's stable? [19:58] E> ::grins:: You don't think Commander Oswald would mind if I used her office, do you? It's a big closer than my ready room at the moment...::doesn't give him a chance to respond, and just ducks inside the CEO's Office:: [19:58] +taps+ Bridge to Engineering. Isn't the captain down there with you? [19:58] M> ::offers a weak smile:: [19:58] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:58] +allcall+ Stand down from general quarters. Fine job. ::smiles:: [19:58] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:58] <{CRS1_Drexler}> ::glances around for any other air traffic:: Looks like a good spot... [19:58] <{CRS2_Ma`Aru}> Hmm, interesting. ::stares at the console for a moment longer, making sure:: The Admiral isn't in Alexandria. [19:58] <{CRS1_Drexler}> Is he in Xanadu? [19:58] M> ::raises her eyebrows at Reed:: Put up with who... [19:58] E> It's your office too, sir. [19:58] Alicia> ::gives Oswald a somewhat pitying look, as if she had asked if anyone had ever flown a plane before, and turns to Tal:: I do not know, Commander. Who is Dr. Lopez? [19:58] <{BGDC_Ironside}> ::glances at Ma`Aru as the ship descends towards the surface:: [19:58] <{CRS2_Ma`Aru}> Checking... [19:58] <[CLSL_Wayne]> Lt_Torres-Wr3> +taps+ Acknowledge, Sir. Recommend that you stay in touch. I don't feel right about this. [19:58] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:59] <[LMFL_Shar]> ::pauses to think:: We could have the ship beam a tricorder to us? Or perhaps we could ask this Alicia or what ever it is called? [19:59] E> ::gets his crew back to there stations and work:: [19:59] <[CRS2_Tal]> She was a passenger we theorized was aboard the craft that arrived yesterday. [19:59] <[CREN_Oswald]> ::looks at Alicia:: what are some of the practical applications of superspace Alicia? [19:59] <[LJHL_D`rall]> ::shivers:: I'd rather beg the ship for a tricorder than talk to that hologram. She's creepy. [19:59] Alicia> I see. [19:59] <[LMFL_Shar]> ::nods silently agreeing:: +taps+ Coronado from Shar [20:00] <[CLSL_Wayne]> +taps+ Understood. We will commence our search now. ::motioning to the others, they begin walking through the spire searching various rooms and hall areas:: [20:00] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:00] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:00] <{CRS2_Ma`Aru}> ::shakes her head, sounding a trifle worried:: No where to be found in Xanadu. He's...not even on the ansible network, no sign of him anywhere throughout the fleet. [20:00] +taps+ Sorry for the delay, Prescot. Could I see you- just for a moment? [20:00] <{BGDC_Ironside}> ::purses his lips, frowning:: Odd. [20:00] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:00] E> ::heads over the the warp core panel just to see how things are:: [20:00] <{CRS1_Drexler}> ::frowns:: [20:00] CEO> ::takes a seat behind Oswalds desk and moves the computer towards him:: Computer, show me service record, Commander Velorna Tal... [20:00] <[CRS2_Tal]> ::moves around the cathedral, examining various artifacts:: Alicia, can you tell me about Captain Walker Kile? [20:00] ::notes Tlaloco is busy:: +com+ Coronado here. Go ahead Shar. [20:00] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:00] M> ::glances over at Dyson:: Commander Lollipop up on high, for instance. [20:00] *> ::frowns:: Were are you sir? [20:01] <{BGDC_Ironside}> ::forces himself to shrug it off and fires up Teresa's sensor suite, starting a broad range, multi-instrument scan of the portion of the dome surrounding Alexandria, taking same scans of intact and broken segments:: [20:01] <{CRS1_Drexler}> No flight log? [20:01] M> ::eyebrow still raised:: I see.... [20:01] Alicia> I have no records for such a person, I am afraid. ::gives Tal a frustrated, annoyed look:: [20:01] <[LMFL_Shar]> +com+ Coul you have a tricorder beamed down to my present location Sir? Lieutenant D`rall and I are worried about the stability of some of these buildings. [20:01] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:01] Do it, Marcy. Please. [20:01] +com+ Right away. [20:01] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:01] <[LJHL_D`rall]> ::mutters something under her breath about also making sure they don't run into anymore corpses propping doors closed:: [20:02] <{CRS1_Drexler}> ::lands the shuttlecraft:: [20:02] CEO> ::begins reading at the information is brought up:: [20:02] <[CRS2_Tal]> You appear to grow frustrated with some of my questions. How is it that you do not know the man in charge of the mission that brought Xanadu to this part of the universe? [20:02] <{CRS1_Drexler}> Is this good, Jeremy, or do you want a different location? [20:02] +taps+ Transporter room. Lock onto the away team's signal and beam down a tricorder. [20:02] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:02] CEO> ::reads mostly things he recalls about Tal, and a few things he wasn't quite aware of:: [20:02] M> ::mutters:: How soon till this thing is done? [20:02] <{BGDC_Ironside}> ::shakes his head:: This spot is suitable. ::monitoring the scans and waiting for them to complete:: [20:02] <[CRS2_Tal]> ::picks up a book and glances curiously at the cover:: [20:02] +taps+ were are you at commander, I will meet you there [20:02] Alicia> Honestly, Commander... many of these are questions that you could find answers to in the library database, if you would but look. [20:02] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:03] <[CRS2_Tal]> ::mutters:: "Journal of the Whills"... [20:03] +taps+ Please come on up, Major Prescot. [20:03] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:03] <[LMFL_Shar]> ::looks around again and patiently waits for the tricorder:: I'll let you do the scanning Lieutenant if you don't mind. Not an area of expertise I'm afraid. [20:03] +taps+ I'm on the bridge. [20:03] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:03] <[CREN_Oswald]> Alicia... who restricted access to the fourth chamber? [20:03] <[CRS2_Tal]> ::arches an eyebrow and turns back to Alicia:: Alicia, I was hoping that you could tell me about his personality, his history with you and Xanadu. Obviously you are not as capable as I thought you. [20:03] <[LJHL_D`rall]> Not much of mine either to be honest. ::chuckles:: Maybe we should have asked for an engineer to go with our tricorder. ::picks up the tricorder as it materializes a few feet away:: [20:03] =.\ction= Ironside's team, meanwhile, gets a good close look at the "dome" that once protected Alexandria. Sure enough, it is false matter, though how one can "damage" false matter or leave "holes" in it is a bit mysterious. [20:04] *> +taps+ Up to were as in the bridge? [20:04] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:04] <{BGDC_Ironside}> The dome is definitely false matter... [20:04] M> Somewhere to be? ::glances over the initial scan results as the final passes continue:: [20:04] <[CLSL_Wayne]> ::teh trio work their way through the building ever mindful of locating anything of use before finishing their search of the ground:: +taps+ Wayne to Torres. You still there [20:04] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:04] +taps+ You got it, Prescot. [20:04] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:04] M> No.. just not enjoying this at all. [20:04] =Description= It is clear that the dome was erected in a hurry, though. The emitter fields spaced every few dozen meters have a definite feel of rushed work to them not at all like the finished quality of the rest of the city. In addition, in the distance, Ironside can see one of those suits of armor, someone who apparently died trying to protect that particular emitter. The armor has almost been blasted to pieces. [20:04] *> ::figures thats were it is and moves towards the nearby TL:: +Taps+ roger that [20:04] ::To Marcy:: So how many braids under your command? [20:04] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:04] <[LMFL_Shar]> ::barks a short laugh having found that highly ammusing:: We will have to remember that for next time. Does it look stable? [20:05] Alicia> ::smirks at Tal, then vanishes:: [20:05] <{CRS1_Drexler}> ::steps out of the shuttlecraft, glancing around:: [20:05] <[LJHL_D`rall]> ::unfolds the tricorder and begins scanning the large structure in front of them:: [20:05] CEO> ::clears off a few PADDs from the very cluttered desk and mutters something to the effect of:: How does this woman get any work done around here? ::then seems to silently answer his own question to himself, and grins:: [20:05] 47 [20:05] TL> Deck 9, Bridge [20:05] <{CRS1_Drexler}> I'm glad you brought me here. Now I'm intrigued. [20:05] <[CREN_Oswald]> ::lays down on the floor and looks up at the ceiling...:: blah [20:05] <[CRS2_Tal]> ::grits her teeth:: We need to find a terminal. [20:05] E> ::finds the core still in great shape: [20:05] <{BGDC_Ironside}> ::flips open a tricorder as he steps out of the shuttlecraft:: The emitters are regularly spaced. Looks like they were set up in a hurry. [20:05] : [20:05] =.\ction= The crystal spire control chamber is very much as the team that was last here left it. It's obvious nobody has been back since, either not wanting to disturb it... or afraid to. [20:05] ::mutters:: Can't get used to where the danged bridge is. [20:05] <{CRS2_Ma`Aru}> ::nods:: Mmm, I wonder of any of the teams assigned here have gotten this far up.. [20:05]