[19:04] OK, I think we'll get rolling. [19:04] * Jester is now known as RAGC_LoraKor [19:04] oo-rah [19:04] * Kari is now known as CRco_Ma`Ary [19:04] * CRco_Ma`Ary is now known as CRco_Ma`Aru [19:04] Any time you're ready, Captain. :) [19:04] LCARS, let's do the thing... [19:04] * CoroLCARS =/\= CPCO_Daren has called: ATTENTION ON DECK =/\= [19:04] * CoroLCARS changes topic to '=/\= U.S.S. Coronado, NCC-97901... http://www.jestertrek.com/coro2400/ =/\= Sim in progress! =-= Coronado sims at 9:00pm ET Mondays, with an after-sim most weeks immediately following!' [19:04] * CoroLCARS sets mode: +m [19:04] ::attn:: [19:04] * CRXO_Tal snaps to attention. [19:04] ::attn:: [19:04] ::Attn:: [19:04] ::attn:: [19:04] ::attn:: [19:04] ::attn:: [19:04] ::attn:: [19:04] ::attn:: [19:04] * Sonya is now known as CREN_Oswald [19:05] ::attn:: [19:05] Welcome, everyone! :) Before we begin tonight, I am am am going to get at least half of these overdue recognitions done. ;) [19:06] So, without any further ado, Commander Reed and Colonel Wayne, step forward! [19:06] * CRS3_Savant settles in with a pillow and some coffee to wait [19:06] Uh oh [19:06] Psssst. The Doctor isn't here, Admiral. [19:06] ::nudges the Admiral and whispers something about Reed and a hooker:: [19:06] ::steps forward:: [19:06] ::grins:: True, thanks. [19:06] ::attn:: [19:06] ::chuckles at attn:: [19:07] Colonel, I am pleased to report that despite your long series of LOAs, disappearances, and generally unexplained absenses, you have now passed 250 points aboard Coronado, which aboard Coronado, qualifies you for the Starfleet Service Medal with Silver Cluster. [19:07] Congratulations, Colonel! :) [19:07] ::claps politely:: [19:07] ::applauds:: [19:07] Ty Sir [19:07] ::applauds:: [19:07] ::applauds:: [19:07] ::hoots and hollers:: [19:07] ::applauds:: [19:07] :;claps:: [19:08] ::claps:: [19:08] Lieutenant D'rall, step forward. :) [19:08] ::blinks:: Oh no, not again... ::steps forward:: [19:08] ::cracks her knuckles:: [19:09] ::Serriptitiously sticks leg out in front of D'rall:: [19:09] ::looks quite like the deer in the headlights before Admiral Lora Kor and Commander Tal [19:09] ::falls over Savant's outstretched leg:: Whaaaamuyp! ::sprawls on floor:: [19:09] * CRS3_Savant looks up at the ceiling [19:09] ::giggles softly at attn:: [19:09] Hey! ::Glares at Savant, picking herself up and dusting off:: [19:09] ::comes to attention in front of the admiral:: [19:09] ::glances at Savant with an admonishing smile:: [19:09] ::shakes head:: (m [19:09] ::chuckles:: Lieutenant, I've been impressed with both the subplots and past history you've introduced in such a short time, and, quite frankly, your stamina. [19:10] Stamina, sir? [19:10] (m) first distracting my marines and now falling all over the place [19:10] ::coughs:: [19:10] ::coughs as well:: [19:10] As a result, I'm pleased to recognize you with the Fleet Achievement Medal -- for multiple logs, aftersims, and subplots, you perverts -- and definitely encourage you to keep it up! [19:10] ::claps politely:: [19:10] ::applauds:: [19:10] ::claps:: [19:10] ::applauds:: [19:10] ::claps:: [19:10] ::claps:: [19:10] ::claps:: [19:10] ::applauds:: [19:10] ::smirks:: [19:11] ::blushes:: Thank you sir. Oh, by the way, I have something I need to talk to you later about. ::Evil grin at Savant:: [19:11] ::debates whether a bottle of whiskey is an appropriate gift to an alcoholic:: [19:11] * CloakedObserver (~Ancntgrac@208.180.167.158) has joined #USS-Coronado [19:11] Lieutenant Commanders Dyson and Farley, step forward! [19:11] ::steps back into line:: [19:12] ::sighs and steps forward:: (mentally) Oh geez whatd i do now [19:12] No Farley, either. [19:12] Yep, I'm getting good at that, heh. [19:13] Commander Dyson, I've been impressed by your developing ability to handle hard science-related plots. Though you sometimes complain about them as much as you participate in them ::grins::, I'm happy to see that you're trying, at least, and hope you will continue. [19:14] ::smirks:: [19:14] As both incentive and thanks, I am pleased to present you with the Manheim Award for your contributions to date. Keep it up! [19:14] ::claps politely:: [19:14] ::applauds:: [19:14] ::claps:: [19:14] ::applauds:: [19:14] ::claps:: [19:14] ::grins:: thank you sir [19:14] ::applauds:: [19:14] ::applauds:: [19:14] ::applauds:: [19:14] ::nods respectfully:: [19:15] In addition, Commander, I'm pleased to note that you have participated in enough sims, both aboard Coronado and Enterprise, that you have qualified for the Starfleet Service Medal with Bronze Cluster. Congratulations! [19:15] ::claps:: [19:15] ::continues applause:: [19:15] ::claps again:: [19:15] ::claps:: [19:15] ::applauds again:: [19:15] ::quirks a brow but grins:: [19:15] ::applauds:: [19:16] thank you sir [19:16] OK. I promised myself ten minutes would be my limit tonight, and I've slightly exceeded it. Have a few more, including a group recognition for a department that completed quite an impressive feat during this most recent sim, but I'll hold those for next week. ;) [19:16] In the meantime, the briefing: [19:16] ::steps back in line:: [19:16] =Sim Briefing!= Please type "ack" after you've read it... [19:16] Stardate 240306.16: "Reunion Day", Part 2, story by Jester. [19:16] SUMMARY: Star Trek legal defense. [19:16] Coro is back where she was meant to be -- in space. The situation, however, is far from positive. While in the final stages of her repairs at Xanadu, and under mysterious circumstances related to the singularities within the asteroid-starship, the frigate came under attack. [19:16] The attack was launched by two Reorsan warships apparently subverted by some kind of alien influence. Many of the crew have vague memories of having come against this adversary before: a series of blue-grey spheres of electricity. However, this time there is something more involved. [19:16] The crews of the two warships were slain by this influence, and we have very good evidence that this presence or something like it might be interested in both Rear Admiral Lora Kor and Brigadier General Ironside. The intentions of these lifeforms remains a mystery. [19:16] Briefing complete. [19:16] * CRXO_Tal acknowledges with a crisp salute. [19:17] ack [19:17] ack [19:17] ackety ack [19:17] ack [19:17] ack [19:17] ack [19:17] ackity ack [19:17] ack [19:17] ack [19:17] ack [19:17] ::raises hand:: [19:17] General, a question? [19:17] I'm sorry, "legal defense"? [19:17] * CRS1_Drexler grins. [19:18] He and I are wondering the same thing. [19:18] ::snickers:: My favorite, favorite sim summary ever. I swear it'll make perfect sense before the sim is over. [19:18] This is going to get messy.... [19:18] Any other questions? [19:19] As the sim begins, Coronado has reached Grid 008 and is getting a standard sweep going. Captain Daren, if you want to deploy a LORASON sweep, it'd be a good idea to do that as you enter the sector. [19:19] No Sir ::attn:: [19:19] ::nods:: That's not gonna trigger a massive explosion, is it? [19:19] The good news about LORASON is obviously that a clear picture will be painted of the region. The bad news is that you'll be launching a flare announcing, "Coronado here!" [19:19] that' what AWACS ships are for, after all [19:19] So decide for yourself if you want to do that. [19:20] If there are no other questions? [19:20] ::raises hand:: [19:20] Commander Drexler? [19:20] Can you point out where we are on grid 008? Where we're entering at, that is [19:21] That's an excellent question. I mentioned last week that a careful study of Grid 008 would present a probable target system. [19:21] Anybody make such a study? D'rall, you're driving. What system are you aiming for? [19:21] ::shrugs:: The one with the wierd name of course :) [19:21] ... wonderful. ;) [19:21] * CCC (CCC@host-64-179-86-12.man.choiceone.net) has joined #uss-coronado [19:21] * CoroLCARS sets mode: +v CCC [19:21] ::thinks that Driht is a good choice:: [19:21] I mean, who wouldn't want to spend a day swooping around gravity wells, asteroid belts, and lots of planets :) [19:22] * CRS1_Drexler would've aimed for the G-class star, personally. [19:22] * CCC is now known as LCen_Farley [19:22] Right. Coronado starts near system L031, on a course that will take her toward Driht. [19:22] But okay. So we're en route to Driht? [19:22] Pssst...M039 [19:22] Unless her Captain wishes to override those orderS? [19:22] Thank ya. [19:22] ::shakes head:: That sounds fine to me [19:22] Very well, then. Any final questions? [19:23] * Retrieving #uss-coronado info... [19:23] Sim time. :) [19:23] =.\= =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= SIM START =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= =.\= [19:23] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:23] ::standing by at Tactical, ready for anything... or so he hopes:: [19:23] * CRco_Ma`Aru is now known as [CRco_Ma`Aru] [19:23] ::stands from her seat:: Helm, take us out of slipstream; all hands, secure to general quarters. Red alert! Standby on false matter shields. [19:23] =.\ction= The automatic klaxon sounds as Coronado's alert status changes to red . [19:23] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:23] <[CRco_Ma`Aru]> ::sits in the command chair on Cerberus, watching the time-to-destination indicator slowly tick down from nine minutes:: [19:23] ::Savant watched fromt he computer core, her conscousness spread across the fleet in search of the trouble spot:: [19:23] ::seated at the helm:: Aye sir... exiting slipstream in 5... 4... 3... 2... 1... [19:23] =.\ction= Coronado drops to impulse on the outer edge of the L031 system. [19:23] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:24] CIC> ::leans, hunched over one of the holotables, watching the fleet roar towards Grid 008:: [19:24] ::braces himself as the ship is about to come out of slipstream: [19:24] ::stands up from the Command Chair and turns to Tal:: Commander, how about a look around...I was thinking LORASON... [19:24] =Description= An enormous but dim star marks this system. A single burned hulk circles the system, probably once the system's farthest ranging ice ball. It has since been scorched to rock and rubble. [19:24] * CLSL_Wayne is now known as [CLSL_Wayne-Wr3] [19:24] ::walks back into sickbay noticing someone having walked in behind her and nodding to them before noticing the red alert:: Ohhhh great [19:24] ::frowns:: It would give a clear picture of the region. However, it would announce our presence to anything nearby. [19:25] CIC> ::enters the CIC, looking a little pensive:: [19:25] * LCen_Farley is now known as [LCen_Farley] [19:25] CIC> ::pauses, straightens as the ship stops:: ...M039 is the only class G star in the sector. The captain should move in that direction. [19:25] CIC> ::From her terminal at Logistics- she was using her android at the moment:: Welcome back Tebrun. [19:25] CIC> ::enters CIC shortly after:: Here we go. ::steps down into the pit:: What do you see? [19:25] ::harumphs:: Well that looks like a lovely vacation spot... ::runs the exunt diagnostics on all flight systems:: [19:25] ::notes all tactical systems are indicating green acorss the board:: [19:25] CIC> ::nods:: Morning. Put Vanguard and Blackrazor in the tank, please. Let's see if we can coordinate this a bit. [19:26] E>;:sits in her office, watching the status boards;: [19:26] <[LCen_Farley]> ::sitting at the helm:: [19:26] CIC> ::heads for the replicator:: Computer, tea, peppermint. [19:26] CIC> ::to Drexler:: Nothing, yet. The Captain hasn't activated LORASON as of yet. [19:26] ::appears to think over the idea:: You have another suggestion in mind? [19:26] CIC> ::Savant nods once and the scene in the tank shifts to indicate the fleets movements, highlighting Vanguard and Blackrazor:: [19:26] CIC> ::mumbles:: [19:26] ::looks at what incomming sensor data the ship gets from whatever its getting now and what information the Defenders have on the system:: [19:26] =.\ction= Cerberus, by what was presumably a mighty effort, arrives in L031 near Coronado's position. [19:26] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:26] Suggest we head to... ::glances at her panel:: M039, only G- type star in the region, and deploy fighters from the system's edge. [19:27] CIC> ::taps a button or two, breaking off a 1/6th of the display to highlight M039:: [19:27] ::quietly holds position, monitoring the Cerberus as she arrives:: [19:27] Cerberus just warped in near us sir [19:27] CIC> ::Conversationally:: What an interesting little sector this is. It's too bad we're here on urgent business and can't enjoy it. [19:27] CIC> And I concur. I believe we should divert at least two ships to M039. [19:27] <[CLSL_Wayne-Wr3]> ::watches patiently as the Wraith moves parallel to the Coro. The alert lights blink red as he sits studying his console:: Fox, keep me posted. Don't activate any sensors. Coronado will be doing that for us. ::grins:: I like staying in the shadow so to speak. [19:27] CIC> Or at least focus a scan there. [19:27] <[CRco_Ma`Aru]> ::sighs silently as the ship comes out of slipstream:: Mr. Farley, bring us up alongside Coronado. [19:28] CIC> ::heads back for the tank, nodding:: Why? [19:28] <[LCen_Farley]> ::brings her to Coronado's position:: Maam, we've arrived. [19:28] CIC> It'll take awhile for a Lorason ping to come back from there. [19:28] ::nods:: M039 is likely to have a Class M world, or perhaps Class N. [19:28] ::works to lay in plotted courses towards the various systems nearby, ready to go at a moment's notice:: [19:28] <[CRco_Ma`Aru]> ::nods, grinning:: We made it. How's she handling? [19:28] CIC> Indeed. 30 minutes at least, I'd say. [19:28] CIC> The presence of sentient lifeforms. [19:28] ::glances at her display and smirks:: You read well, Captain. [19:28] CIC> Possibility of them, I should say. [19:28] =.\ction= Ship's condition is currently: Red Alert . [19:28] CIC> Faster to just slipstream jump over there... [19:28] Suggest we head to M039 then sir [19:28] <[LCen_Farley]> ::smiling:: Very well maam! [19:29] CIC> ::Savant shrugged and crossed her arms, leaning back in her chair and watching the holodisplay:: [19:29] CIC> Or at least to a distance where we can expect a return faster than thirty minutes. [19:29] CIC>M038, perhaps. [19:29] ::takes in a breath and slowly let's it out, staring at the rather dark and unfilled in Holotank:: Helm, set course for the M039 system... [19:29] ::glances at Precot:: Major, would you have your fighters prepare for a recon flight? We can maintain secrecy longer if we hide at the system's edge once we arrive. [19:29] ::looks at the CO and XO:: Sirs shouldnt we get a little loser? [19:30] <[CRco_Ma`Aru]> Great, glad to hear it. Mind opening a hailing channel to Coronado? [19:30] CIC> ::nods:: Let's assign Coronado to teh system, then. Savant, are any other ships heading that direction? [19:30] <[CLSL_Wayne-Wr3]> ::smiles as Cerberus shows up on his screen:: Maintain red alert. Torres, keep us close. [19:30] <[LCen_Farley]> Yes, maam. ::opens a com channel:: [19:30] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:30] Captain I've got an incoming hail from Cerberus. [19:30] ::turns to Prescott:: Ready a wing of Spectres, have them ready to launch as we arrive, for recon purposes... [19:30] <[LCen_Farley]> Open maam. [19:30] CIC> Admiral, I'm going to check to see if there's any local civillian traffic and see what the scuttlebutt is .. maybe they've spotted something out here. - Ah, so far none yet, Sieven. [19:30] Aye sir. ::chooses the flight plan just set:: Course 035 mark 105. Slipstream sir, or should we hoof it the old fashioned way? ::Maiko grin:: [19:30] =.\ction= Furious and Repulse appear in the northern edge of the tank, then break to the "west," following after Vanguard. [19:30] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:31] CIC> ::glances at Jeremy:: We can't be the only ones thinking this way. [19:31] Aye ma`am... ::orders his spectres up for launch:: [19:31] <[CRco_Ma`Aru]> Thank you, Mr. Farley. ::waits for the other end to open the line:: [19:31] Put them on screen... [19:31] CIC> ::nods:: Let's wait for a moment. See how the Captain proceeds. [19:31] CIC> We've got the best scans of the system of the ships here so far. ::nods agreement with Ironside:: [19:31] ::puts them up:: On screen Captain. [19:31] CIC> ::blinks:: The only problem with that is the captain is probably waiting for our orders. [19:32] CIC> ::Savant started to make a few hails, asking local traffic for any incidence of the event... word of mouth often travels faster than light, out here.:: [19:32] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:32] CIC> Our orders to date are a search of the Grid. There's no sense jumping on the brightest rock when it's nearly as fast to be systematic. [19:32] +Com+ Come in Cerebus, this is Coronado... [19:32] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:32] CIC> But I agree with the General. Let's see how Captain Daren responds. [19:32] CIC> I'd recommend staying in formation [19:32] <[CRco_Ma`Aru]> ::stands as she sees Daren:: +comm+ Hello, Captain. We're here for the ride, if you would have us along. [19:32] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:32] Helm, standby slipstream course. Engage to the edge of system M039 on Captain Daren's mark. [19:32] M> ::treated a few patients as they came in, pulling out a dermal regenerator:: [19:32] CIC> ::looks as if he will protest, but nothing comes out of his mouth, and he closes it:: [19:32] Aye sir, standing by... ::hovers finger over the appropriate controls:: [19:33] CIC> ::crosses his arms and keeps an eye on Vanguard and Blackrazor, tagging Furious and Repulse to Vanguard's 'watch' group:: [19:33] ::scans the surrounding area for anything unusual or threatening:: [19:33] =.\ction= Ship's condition is currently: Red Alert . [19:33] ::moves to Shar's side:: Shields and weapons ready, Lieutenant? [19:33] +Com+ ::nods:: Pleased to have you and yours. Commander Tal and I have been playing with the idea of moving to the M039 System, Type 64 Star, possiblity of a Class M world...just may be where we can track down what we're looking for... [19:33] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:33] =.\ction= Vanquish arrives in L031 and takes up an escort position opposite Cerberus. [19:33] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:33] ::looks over at Tal:: Yes sir. [19:34] <[CRco_Ma`Aru]> +comm+ That sounds fine, Captain. I'd like to stay close until we have a chance to check out all our systems. [19:34] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:34] ::smiles almost tenderly:: You up ready for this, Thirishar? [19:34] ::grins at the flight sensors:: Any more ships show up, we could have a parade... ::Maiko grin:: [19:34] <> [19:34] CIC> Let's keep Vanquish close, I think. When's the next heavy ship due? [19:35] CIC> Twelve minutes, Admiral. [19:35] ::nods:: +Com+ Sent notice to Vanquish, let's form a tight group from here on out... [19:35] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:35] ::doesn't make any expression:: Yes Sir. Ready as I'll ever be. [19:35] CIC> ::taps in a command or two, ordering Vanquish to maintain flanking position alongside Coronado:: [19:36] ::turns to Tal and nods:: Let's go...engage. [19:36] ::nods curtly:: That's all you can ever be. Stand ready, Lieutenant. Thngs could get really messy really fast out here. [19:36] M> ::finishes treating the patients she had, before pocketing a medical tricorder and heading out of sickbay, making her way into a turbolift:: [19:36] <[CRco_Ma`Aru]> ::smiles slightly:: +comm+ One other thing, Captain.. If I could spare you for a half-dozen off shift bridge officers it would be much appreciated. [19:36] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:36] ::nods:: Helm, slipstream, go. [19:36] Slipstream in 5... 4... 3... 2... 1... engaging slipstream drive. ::makes it so:: [19:36] ::engages slipstream drive:: [19:36] =.\ction= Coronado's slipstream drive activates; the frigate enters the conduit, and vanishes. [19:36] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:37] CIC> Correction, Admiral. Destiny is next in the queue, ith an arrival in-sector in two minutes thirty five seconds. Their fleet liasion was a little slow on reporting their ETA. [19:37] <[LCen_Farley]> We can handle it maam. ::saying under his breath smiling!:: [19:37] CIC> ::slightly arches an eyebrow as the ship takes off, straight at the M039 system:: Certainly doesn't want to waste any time, does he? [19:37] =.\ction= Vanquish is soon hot on Coro's heels, and links to her same conduit. [19:37] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:37] TL> ::steps off the turbolift onto the bridge, arms folded and looked around quietly:: [19:37] <[LCen_Farley]> Shall I follow maam? [19:37] <[CRco_Ma`Aru]> ::blinks as Coronado zooms off again:: I'm sure we can, Jake. After them, fast. [19:38] <[LCen_Farley]> ::punches the nessary buttons then the green "go" button:: Yes, maam. [19:38] <[CRco_Ma`Aru]> <> [19:38] CIC> ::nods at Savant:: Looks like we're going south. Assign Destiny M031, then Driht. [19:38] ::grins:: Commander Tal, have Delta Bridge shift wake up and get ready to report to Cerberus once we've arrived... [19:38] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:38] =.\ction= Ship's condition is currently: Red Alert . [19:38] ::sets sensors to scan the area as soon as they leave slipstream so as to remove any surprises, in theory at least:: [19:38] +com+ Savant to Destiny. How are things in your sector of space? [19:38] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:38] <[CLSL_Wayne-Wr3]> ::checks on the rest of the squadron:: +com+ All Raptors maintain formation Delta echelon. ::rubs his eyes as Torres that she is engaging slipstream:: [19:38] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:38] CIC> Aye, Admiral. They look forward to this. [19:39] CIC> Send word, Kami Sara, focus on M039. [19:39] ::taps several commands into her console:: Lieutenant Shr'reeve has been notified. Delta Shift will be ready in sixteen minutes for whatever Cerberus needs. [19:39] ::glances at a map of Grid 008 on his display:: So that's why they call it space... [19:39] =.\ction= A bit of a push, and Cerberus catches the conduit Coro and Vanquish are riding, though a few million kilometers aft. [19:39] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:40] CIC> ::sips his tea thoughtfully:: [19:40] ::monitors the slipstream readouts:: [19:40] ::brings his men up to highest possible alert and orders for the Spectre's to launch on his mark:: [19:41] <[LCen_Farley]> ::watches his consol for any problems:: [19:41] =.\ction= A detailed sensor scan of L038 begins appearing in the holographic tanks, provided by Vanguard and her escort. No lifeforms or ships, but the system itself appears to be quite interesting. The three ships proceed southwest. [19:41] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:41] ::looks around the bridge a few times and smiles:: [19:41] +com+ Destiny, you are ordered to make route to system M031 and then System Driht at best speed in survey. Over. [19:41] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:41] ::turns to Shar:: Lieutenant, as soon as we exit slipstream, begin passive scans of the system. Major Prescot, have your people launch on recon patrol at Exit T-plus ten seconds. [19:41] <[CRco_Ma`Aru]> ::stands, moving forward towards the helm console:: Think the core will be able to handle these drops in and out of slipstream? [19:41] <[CLSL_Wayne-Wr3]> ::chuckles:: Playing follow the leader ::notes the Coro and Vanquish ahead and Cerberus behind:: Torres, keep us safe but I want to ride the Coro's coattails. [19:41] ::nods:: Already set to do that Sir. [19:41] ::staring intently at the grid map:: [19:41] ::nods: Already on it ma`am.. [19:42] CIC> +com+ This is Task Group 85.3 Flag to Taer reconaissance vessel Kami Seya. Focus current observation on M039, grid 008 - maintain initial safe distance outside system. [19:42] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:42] <[LCen_Farley]> Yes, maam. [19:42] CIC> ::awaits the Taeran report, watching Ironside:: [19:42] ::looks from Tal to Prescot...among a few:: [19:43] CIC> ::conversationally:: It's quite amazing, don't you think. All these species from so many diverse ways of life and such disparities in technology all working together towards a common goal. Uplifting, don't you think? [19:43] Captain I'm ready energy spikes in L042 system. Multiple.... Could be a battle in progress. [19:43] Also, have Colonel Wayne's Wraiths join the search. Tell them to maintain as low a profile as possible. [19:43] =.\ction= Ship's condition is currently: Red Alert . [19:43] ::looks over at Dyson:: Ma`am ::nods at her:: something we can help you with ::looks back to his console to check if anything interesting has popped up through the feed of other ships:: [19:43] CIC> Of course, what our common goal at the moment is is a little more vague... [19:43] <[CRco_Ma`Aru]> ::smirks:: I'll take your word for it. But if we blow up I'm holding you personally responsible. [19:43] CIC> ::idly hopes the Captain plans to have the false matter shields activated as they emerge from the slipstream conduit:: [19:43] ::checks the position report:: Approaching system L 039 Captain... [19:44] ::smiles:: No.. just making sure there arent any injuries [19:44] CIC> That makes it even more inspiring, I think. [19:44] ::readies for the drop from slipstream:: [19:44] <[LCen_Farley]> Maam if we blow up someone's going to have to find all of me first. ::grins:: [19:44] ::turns:: Could be what we've come for...::turns to Prescot:: Status of Spectres? [19:44] ::nods:: we are all fine here for now... but we may be comming into a rough patch soon ::looks back to his console:: [19:44] Confirmed Captain. Multiple high energy pulses. I still think it's a battle sir. [19:44] =.\ction= In the holographic tank, Vanguard and her escort adjust course more to the west, toward L040. [19:44] Exiting.... now... ::cuts loose from slipstream, transitioning to normal space:: [19:44] Do you need me to stay? ::looking at prescot:: [19:45] <[LCen_Farley]> I checked and rechecked those systems and they checked out. [19:45] <[CRco_Ma`Aru]> ::chuckles lightly, moving back to the command dias:: We should be getting close, no? [19:45] CIC> Looks like Coronado's found something interesting at M042. Looks like a battle. [19:45] ::sends out numerous passive scans:: [19:45] Ready for launch as soon as I give the order [19:45] =.\ction= +com+ All ships, from Vanguard. Monitoring battle in progress in L040. Moving to investigate. [19:45] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:45] Anything more from oh-four-two? What ships do we have there, Lieutenant Shar? [19:45] CIC> L040? [19:45] CIC> ::Savant called up a display of the system in question:: [19:45] CIC> Type G. Possible L, M, or N class planet. [19:45] Unknown Commander. Sensors in slipstream didn't allow for a very good reading. [19:45] ::looks at Dyson:: I belive you would best serve us in Sickbay [19:46] <[CLSL_Wayne-Wr3]> ::turns to Fox:: Scan the surrounding area once we drop out of slipstream. Torres, weapons check. [19:46] <[LCen_Farley]> ::drops the ship out of slipstream:: Dropping from slipstream maam. Following lead ship. [19:46] CIC> 30 to 40 percent chance... [19:46] CIC> L042. [19:46] Scanning the system passively as ordered Commander. [19:46] Spectre and Wraith patrols, deploy. [19:46] =.\ction= Taeren reconnaissance begins filling in the M039 system... a bright blue planet calls your attention first, particularly when it becomes obvious that it is ringed by a blue-grey field of energy. [19:46] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:46] ::nods:: Alright.. ::turns on her heels and walks back into the turbolift:: [19:46] CIC> My word... [19:46] CIC> well well... [19:46] CIC> Bingo. [19:47] Standard recon pattern two-oh-one alph... ah... [19:47] ::holds relative position awaiting further orders:: [19:47] CIC> I have absolutely no desire to be near that. [19:47] ::turns as a nearby display fill in:: Hmm [19:47] ::Frowns at the viewscreen:: [19:47] =Description= The energy field writhes and sparks in a very uninviting manner. It is impossible to see many details of M039's second planet, except that it is almost certainly class M. [19:47] <[CRco_Ma`Aru]> ::nods, hand over the tactical and defense control panel on the command chair:: Just follow Coro around until something comes up or we're told otherwise... [19:47] CIC> I don't suppose anyone has though of an idea of how to tactically engage these...globes, yet? [19:47] ::glances quickly at the viewer:: [19:47] CIC> ::shakes his head, staring:: Wouldn't even know how to begin, much less one the size of a planet. [19:47] CIC> ::looks towards Ironside again:: Let's see what's happening in L040. [19:48] CIC> I've been working on that, myself. False matter seems to affect them. We have yet to see what a false matter torpedo does to them. [19:48] ::catches the incomming viewscreen:: Deploy my spectres still ma`am? ::motions at the viewscreen of M039:: [19:48] ::glances at Daren and mutters:: Recall patrols, sir? [19:48] Is it me sirs or does that field look like those spheres we were fighting in Xanadu? [19:48] <[LCen_Farley]> Yes, maam. [19:48] ::shudders at the holoprojection:: Don't remind me. [19:48] =.\ction= Ship's condition is currently: Red Alert . [19:48] CIC> ::turns to the console and monitors Vanguard for a moment:: [19:48] =.\ction= Coronado leaves L039 behind, heading rapidly for M035. [19:48] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:48] <[CLSL_Wayne-Wr3]> ::watches as they drop out of slipstream and Fox calls out his initial reports:: Notify the squadron to await additional orders. Battle stations to be maintained [19:49] CIC> ::pauses slightly:: Our false matter torpedoes are designed to attack a large mass, not a small globe. Would it be possible to modify the torpedoes to deploy a false matter...'netting' of some sort to catch and/or slice into a number of globes at once? [19:49] ::resets the sensors:: [19:49] ::takes a moment in reflection, making his decision:: [19:49] <[LCen_Farley]> ::follows Coronado at same speed:: [19:49] =.\ction= Coronado (finally, heh) comes to a stop just past L039. [19:50] <[CRco_Ma`Aru]> ::watches the display of the planet:: Are you seeing this? [19:50] CIC> Certainly. The firing control mechanism will ahve to be somewhat more spohisticated, but we can reduce the warhead yield in return... we should be able to do something... I'll get to work. [19:50] CIC> ::nods:: Thank you, Savant. [19:50] Captain?? ::looks over at Daren:: Shall I launch my Spectre's? [19:50] <[LCen_Farley]> Yes, maam. ::comes to a stop in flanking postion to Coronado:: [19:51] CIC> We need to monitor L042. M-class candidate as well. [19:51] ::nods, checking that the ship has stopped:: Launch Mr. Prescott.... [19:51] <[CLSL_Wayne-Wr3]> ::listens as Torres reports Coro coming to a halt:: +com+ Wayne to Coronado. Raptors are tight on your tail. Requesting orders. [19:51] ::shakes her head at Daren:: We know what we have out there, now, sir. No need to endanger the pilots. [19:51] Captain the sensor feed is much improved. I'm reading a definate two way battle going on in L042. [19:51] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:51] CIC> ::frowns:: You're assuming these spheres have enough matter to be captured that way. [19:51] << - t >> [19:51] ::looks over to see Cerberus still with them on the flight sensors:: [19:51] ::Frowns and shakes her head:: [19:51] CIC> ::Savant set a portion of her brain aside for working on retrofitting the false matter torpedoes for attacking a small and agile target.. certainly feasiable. An engineering lab warmed up down in the bowels of Coronado, and robotic waldoes began to move. . .:: [19:51] CIC> I haven't seen any evidence that they're anything but energy. [19:51] CIC> We just lost Vanguard and her escort from intereference around M040. [19:51] CIC> We need anti-false matter. ::smirks, amused:: [19:52] The Spectres will have a greater chance at out maneuvering those things should they appear here... [19:52] ::nods:: Aye sir... ::give the order as his Spectres launch out with orders for light recon, to disengage and report at any sign of Evilenergy sphere activity:: [19:52] CIC> I'm simply wondering whether any other sort of false matter 'string' deployment will be able to touch them. A netting seems to me to be the greatest chance of the false matter to actually come into contact with one of them. [19:52] Sorry Sir I should rephrase that. At least a two sided battle. It may actually be more. [19:52] Which seems increasingly likely, now, I admit. [19:52] <[CRco_Ma`Aru]> We should be getting the crew from Coronado soon... You can stay at helm, go down to engineering, or stick around up here. Doesn't matter to me [19:52] (assume she said L040 even :p) [19:52] CIC> +com+ This is TG85.3 Flag to Kami Seya. Please redirect reconaissance, L042, Grid 008. [19:52] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:53] <[LCen_Farley]> I would like to stay here, in whichever job you need me in maam. [19:53] CIC> ::zooms in the display on what's there of L042:: Let's get a new scan of L042 from the Taeren. I'm not very tempted to go to M039 yet until we know what's happening. [19:53] CIC> I'm trying to get her on sensors again.... it's giving me a terrible headache. . . ::Savant did what she could with Coronado's impressive communications suite to regain communications with Vanguard:: [19:53] CIC> ::chuckles:: Never mind. Thank you, General. [19:53] Major, tell your men to run shields hot and weapons cold for the time being. They can use the extra power to boost their shield and engine systems, since weapons are useless as far as we can tell. [19:53] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:53] =.\ction= Ship's condition is currently: Red Alert . [19:54] Possible battle in L040...have we heard anything back from Vanguard yet? [19:54] CIC> ::nods and waits for the requested scan of L042:: Any update from Vanguard? [19:54] CIC> Still down. Even the ansibles are down, and I don't know why. [19:54] <[CRco_Ma`Aru]> You're doing fine at helm, though I'm sure the replacment will be just as competent. If you want the flight experience, though, I don't see where it would be a problem. [19:54] CIC> ::looks up, slowly:: [19:54] <[CLSL_Wayne-Wr3]> ::watches the feed being provided by the Coro:: (m) Definitely a battle going on ::continues to study the readouts:: [19:54] CIC> I'm fairly sure it's an information warfare attack. I'm getting on ECM, but I'm unsure about its' effectiveness. [19:55] =.\ction= A visible flash of energy spikes from L040, then fades. A "hole" in the sensor display appears there, removing the star and everything around it -- presumably including Vanguard and her group -- from the display. [19:55] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:55] <[LCen_Farley]> Thank you maam. I'll stay here then. [19:55] CIC> ...what was that? [19:55] ::steps to the holotank:: What the devil? [19:55] What that?? Sir we just lost some of the sensor scans from L040.. [19:55] ::spots the fadeout on the navigational display:: [19:55] CIC> ::blinks, having missed the flash, concentrating on L042:: What was that? [19:55] CIC> . . . is it just me, or does that look disturbingly like a *hole* in space, like what we were in.. . [19:55] Tactical, report! [19:55] CIC> Where was that? L040? [19:56] <[CRco_Ma`Aru]> ::nods, then stares at the flash of light on the display:: That was odd.. [19:56] Science, full sensor - ::glances back:: Right... [19:56] CIC> ::digs up the sensor logs:: [19:56] CIC> Looks like we've lost all sensor feed on the area... I'm willing to bet that our agressors have decided that it looked particularily tasty. [19:56] <[LCen_Farley]> Do you need me to run tactical and sensors too maam? [19:56] The star and everything around it including Vanguard appears to have vanished Commander. [19:56] ::moves to the science console:: [19:56] CIC> Confirmed. L040 has become a sensor sink hole. [19:56] ::frown, mutter:: Just another day at the office, huh? ::quietly plots a course to that system just in case:: [19:56] =.\ction= +com+ Destiny, to all ships, nothing unusual in L037. Proceeding to M031. [19:56] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:56] ::mutters:: Who the hell changed my layout? [19:56] ::not looking generally plesant:: I don't like being so in the dark... [19:56] <[CLSL_Wayne-Wr3]> ::almost jumps at the flash:: Fox, begin active scanning in the direction of L040. I want all available data. ::the hair on his neck stand up:: [19:57] Shar, bring up all known positions of our ships in this grid on my display please... [19:57] ::looks over at Tal:: Sir? [19:57] ::hits the command strokes for her personalized science console layout, glad to see that it hasn't been changed:: [19:57] Aye sir. ::punches up the request on the Captain's display. [19:57] CIC> Subspace sensing is down, informational counter measures ineffective. I don't think we can fight that with the weapons we have availiable ot us. [19:57] CIC> Okay. New orders, no ship enters a system within two light-years. Sound reasonable? [19:57] CIC> +com+ TG85.3 Flag to Kami Seya. If there are any other Taeran vessels in the area, please have them redirect, extreme distance, L040. Be advised we have lost all sensors in that area, and all contact with USS Vanguard and escorts. [19:57] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:57] <[CRco_Ma`Aru]> I think we're fine for now. I should be able to handle both of those until the others arrive. [19:57] <[LCen_Farley]> punches in commands to move with Coronado when nessary:: [19:57] * Obs_Santiago (santiago@son-ts4-40.mlode.com) has joined #uss-coronado [19:57] =.\ction= Kami Seya begins returning information on L042. There are a few tantalizing bits of information, befor-- [19:57] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:57] ::glances at the various controls and readouts:: [19:57] =.\ction= The sensor return from L042 flashes brightly, then disappears similar to the L040 display. [19:57] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:57] <[LCen_Farley]> yes, maam. [19:57] Captain, science station standing by. [19:58] Captain... Same sensor problem but with L042 this time! [19:58] ::the nav readouts flare up at another system:: Whoaaa... [19:58] <[CLSL_Wayne-Wr3]> 1_LtFox-Wr3> Sir, I am getting no feedback from the sensors. Almost like a black hole but none of the effects. [19:58] CIC> ....L042 has disappeared off sensors. [19:58] CIC> We've just lost Kami Seya. . . I feel like a cargo fleet in submarine-infested waters. [19:58] We've just lost feed from L042. [19:58] =.\ction= Ship's condition is currently: Red Alert . [19:58] ::watches his diaplay as it happens again:: Are you sure it's just a lost feed? Something about this smells....bad. [19:58] CIC> ::immediately rewinds sensor playback to the time index prior to sensor feed loss:: [19:58] ::glances up at Daren:: Suggest LORASON scan of the two systems. [19:58] CIC> It looks like ou opponent is positively ravenous today. [19:59] CIC> Kami Seya isn't near the system. Can they identify what is causing the interference? [19:59] CIC> I don't think we've "lost" anything. I'll bet we're seeing some kind of very powerful sensor interference. [19:59] <[CRco_Ma`Aru]> ::pops out of her chair when another systems blinks off the display:: This really can't be good. [19:59] CIC> There's only one way to find out for sure. [19:59] <[CLSL_Wayne-Wr3]> ::Starts to say something as another flash comes across his screen:: What the heck is going on? We just lost L042? [19:59] CIC> The LORASON team played with this idea, I understand. Kill all possible sensor returns in a wide radius, as a stealth technique. [19:59]