[21:41] ((sim start)) [21:41] *** 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!' [21:41] *** CoroLCARS sets mode: +m [21:42] ::takes a moment outside the lounge to make sure her dress uniform is properly fitted to her frame, then walks into the lounge:: [21:43] ::smooths her dress and looks around the lounge, noting that D'Rall is the only one arriving in a dress uniform:: [21:44] ::looks around at everyone dressed more casually and inwardly groans:: [21:44] ::stands near the bar in a standard, red collared uniform, holding a small glass:: [21:44] ::almost leaves but decides she might as well make the most of it and stay:: [21:44] ::smiles cordially at D'Rall and beckons her over:: [21:46] ::feels this evening going from bad to worse as Tal not only seems to want her company, but worse, requests it with a smile:: [21:46] ::walks over feeling very much like the lamb going to the slaughter:: [21:47] Lieutenant - ::hands Maiko a drink with a mysterious grin:: - dressing rather formally these days, aren't you? [21:47] It... was my understanding that some of the Rylans would be present. I figured... well, it's what one does wear in Starfleet when meeting new people, right? [21:49] ::smiles reassuringly:: There was a last minute memo sent out. Come as you are or in civilian dress. The - celebration - has taken on a decidedly less-than-formal air. [21:49] ::frowns ever-so-slightly:: [21:49] ::takes this in and looks down at herself:: [21:50] I would have preferred a more rigid setting myself. [21:53] ::shrugs and takes off the jacket, under which is the standard vest (white in this case being the dress uniform), then reaches down and rolls up the cuff of her pants. The last touch is to take the commbadge and tuck it to the waist of the trousers:: A little less formal now I think. ::takes the jacket and casually lets it hang over one shoulder, gripped in her hand:: [21:54] ::eyes Maiko cautiously, as if she's spreading some exotic disease:: [21:54] ::breaks into a grin and slugs back her drink:: [21:54] ::looks at Tal as if she's insane - a grin on a Vulcan?:: [21:54] <> [21:55] <<::shrug:: Hard to think of her as a Romulan with that grip of hers...>> [21:55] ::arches an eyebrow:: You look as if you've never seen a Romulan laugh before. [21:56] ::shakes head:: Sorry ma'am, you just seem more like what I've read about Vulcans than Romulan. [21:57] ::glances around:: Don't tell me I'm early too... [21:57] ::grins:: Don't believe everything you read. Our distant cousins on Vulcan did help to train me, but the man who adopted me and raised me as his daughter was very much human. I am the best of all three worlds - Vulcan, Romulus, and Earth. [21:58] ::laughs inwardly, mentally tagging Tal's inherent bitchiness with her as probably being a Romulan trait:: [21:58] ::grins on the outside at that thought:: [21:59] You are prepared for the forthcoming competition? [21:59] To be honest - no. I would have liked to get some holodeck time in on the Hornet simulators, but they've all been in use lately. [22:01] I am confident that with you and Lt. ch'Thane working together, there will be no need to worry. You are among the most talented and skillful pilots aboard this ship. [22:01] ::shrugs:: I'm just in this to be able to get out and stretch my legs. Winning the thing would just be icing on the cake. [22:03] *** Joins: Prescot (fu2@wa-longview7a-a-233.lgvwwa.adelphia.net) [22:03] *** CoroLCARS sets mode: +v Prescot [22:03] ::nods towards Kari:: Commander Ma'Aru and I have been going over our stats for the Wraith. I believe that you have opted for a ship that is capable of great speed and manueverability while our main assest is in our upgradability. I hope that it works out for you. For us all. [22:03] *** VelornaTal sets mode: +o Prescot [22:04] ::shrugs:: I wouldn't say you can't upgrade the Hornet. You'd be surprised... ::walks off with that remark left hanging in the air, a grin on her face, heading for Prescot:: [22:05] ::mutters:: Never said you couldn't. [22:05] ::turns and casts a glance down the bar at Kari:: [22:06] *** Quits: Chris (~ccatt@ool-182f7246.dyn.optonline.net) (Quit: Oh I'm gonna go to the speical hell...." - Malcolm Reynolds, Firefly: "Our Mrs. Reynolds) [22:07] ::looking around, sees Kari as well, but doesn't spot her teammate:: [22:07] ::puts away his PADD as he spies Maiko come on over:: Lieutenant.. [22:08] ::smiles:: Ready for the race sir? [22:08] ::solemly nods at glances from both Tal and Maiko:: [22:08] *** Joins: Obs_Santiago (santiago@son-ts6-37.mlode.com) [22:08] ::slides along the bar and joins Kari:: [22:08] *** VelornaTal sets mode: +o Obs_Santiago [22:09] We are prepared? [22:09] <> [22:09] <> [22:09] I'd have liked more time to go over all the possibilities, but we should be more than ready come tomarrow. [22:11] ::casts a glance at the Rylan representatives milling about the lounge:: We have good people working for us. We've trained together in the simulators. We will be ready when the time comes. [22:12] *** Obs_Santiago is now known as Gibson [22:12] ::nods:: We're still going to have a hard to in the first leg. It's all acceleration for the first part, then top speed through most of the rest. [22:12] ::sighs and leans against the bar as the Marine is anything but talkative tonight apparently:: [22:12] ::smirks:: REady as I'll ever be I suppose... you? [22:13] <> [22:13] ::shrugs:: I'm always ready for a little romp around a system. Get out, see the stars.... [22:13] ::smirks:: thats it huh? [22:14] What's it? [22:15] There is a Cardassian reptile known as a regnar. It blends into its surroundings so perfectly that it cannot be spotted by most normal observation. [22:15] Oh yeah? [22:15] Our Wraith will be like the regnar - we will show them what they expect to see until we are ready to strike. [22:15] you dont intend on going out there and tearing it up? [22:17] ::grin:: I'm going out in a tiny shuttle whose specifications are more to be a short-duration fighter or lightly armed escape pod. I'll just be happy to complete the course and not run out of gas halfway through. [22:17] What is it that they want to see? [22:17] why didnt you pilot a spectre? [22:18] They want to see a slow, lumbering Wraith. [22:18] We give them a slow-lumbering Wraith. [22:18] That part should be easy enough. [22:18] Meanwhile, Farley is having a crew... upgrade... a few of the systems. [22:19] They will be ready for testing tonight. [22:21] ::glances around the room, making sure no one else was nearby:: Does Masters know about this? [22:22] ::frown:: I thought about a Spectre, but that has even less fuel and a shorter primary weapons range. If we end up scrapping out there, I'd rather have some decent phasers. [22:25] ::lowers her voice:: He does. I sent him an encrypted message earlier today. He likes the idea of improving upon his personal Wraith. We'll probably leave the modifications in place after the race is over. [22:25] theyd have to catch you first though ::grins:: [22:25] Sounds good, and if anyone could pull it off, Farley can.. [22:26] He is quite good at what he does, agreed. [22:28] ::chuckle:: If I decide to stay in front, sure. I've seen the specs for some of the opposing vessels. I'm not in any hurry to be in their weapons range in a Hornet. [22:30] No kidding.. I wonder how they plan on reacting to us... Considering how our fighter vessels cant pack as much firepower as the rest of their fighters and such [22:31] This really comes down to the teams, though. [22:31] ::shrugs:: All I know is I'm not taking any chances. Just like the old parable goes, 'slow and steady wins the race'. [22:31] ::nods:: The team that I am most curious about, however, is the captain and Major Prescot. Do they expect to win in a shuttlecraft? I thought the admiral was allowing that one primarily as a joke. [22:32] It's half decent. It has good functionality and still a bit of speed. Maybe not the best choice, but they can still do good if they try. [22:32] that sounds like something losers would say.. [22:33] ::nods:: Ms. D'Rall in her Hornet could prove challenging. Assuming that she and Lt. ch'Thane can work together, they could prove a most lethal combination indeed. [22:34] ::can't help but laugh:: That coming from a Marine is actually pretty funny. If you rushed to finish every combat, not caring for the details, the losses, damage, supplies, and whatnot, where would you be? [22:34] They're a concern. I'm more worried about Savant, though. [22:35] Have you heard the rumours that she's going alone in a spectre? [22:35] ::grimaces:: I have. That concerns me. She's never shown an aptitude for flying before. [22:36] slow units end up only getting picked off eventually... ::shrugs:: theres a differance between going fast recklessly, going slow, and going fast but caring for the details [22:37] True, but the line between both 'fast safe' and 'fast reckless' is very thin. Just because weapons will be powered down and simulated out there doesn't mean you still can't die in a collision. [22:39] *** Joins: Natty (Natty@host-66-81-40-201.rev.o1.com) [22:39] *** CoroLCARS sets mode: +v Natty [22:39] She's a computer. She can do near anything she sets her mind to. [22:39] *** Parts: Natty (Natty@host-66-81-40-201.rev.o1.com) [22:39] But there are ways of dealing with her. [22:41] She is a computer program, but she is also bound by rules. There are certain rules that we can use to our advantage - those we can bend, and those we can break. [22:42] True enough. I'll need to look more into the white lightning systems on the wraith. [22:42] ::nods:: thats a risk you always have to take in real simulations.. holodecks dont give you that same sense of fear [22:43] As for Kelaka, I believe that the rest of your cohorts on the Flag staff will be taking him. [22:43] Which is why I'm glad to be going out there in the first place. But that doesn't give me the excuse to go get myself and Lieutenant Shar killed. ::shrug:: [22:44] 'sides, if it does turn into a shootout, I've got a tactical officer with me. What could be better? [22:44] ::chuckles:: and a former Spectre pilot at that [22:45] Ironside and Drexler are a fairly formidable duo. I expect them to be extremely tough competitors. [22:45] No doubt. I was invited along by Savant, before she apparently made her decision to go it alone, but at that point I was planning on taking a Spectre with Farley. [22:46] ::nod:: So if something does happen to me, I know he can take over. ::smile:: [22:48] ::enters the bar, finding his way to Maiko:: hey, you. [22:49] Clarence! ::Maiko grin:: I wasn't sure you'd make it... [22:49] here I am. [22:49] ::smirks at Gibson and Maiko, remembering he had to ask Maiko aobut something but deciding it would be best not to do that here in front of Gibson:: [22:49] ::smiles to the marine:: If you'll excuse me... ::grins and trots over to Gibson, catching him in a hug:: [22:49] of course.. [22:50] ::returns the hug:: who's he, then? [22:50] Savant's choice is an interesting one. Trying to prove a point, maybe? ::sips at a drink:: [22:52] ::arches eyebrow:: You've never met the major? [22:53] oh, I don't know. I only saw the back of his head, really. [22:53] i had other things to be looking at. [22:53] That would make sense. Seems like something she would do. [22:54] I'm all for the rights of artifical sentients. Most people have been since the case of Data v. Maddox. I wonder what point she feels she has to prove, then? She's certainly shown herself to be fully capable as a member of this crew and of the flag staff. [22:56] It could gone beyond herself. She's feircly loyal to the fleet, and Coro herself. [22:57] ::nods:: I've heard a rumor that she is planning on running "forward recon" for the ships from Coronado. I'm curious how much of that is true. [22:57] ::smirk:: Like, for instance...? [22:58] come on, you don't know a compliment when you hear one? [22:58] I'd personally trust Savant. [22:59] ::grin:: Clarence, sometimes you just go a tad overboard silly. ::beeps his nose with her finger:: [22:59] ::nods:: She is, as you've said, extremely loyal to ship and crew. [23:00] you're calling me silly. you just poked me in the nose. i think most people call that hypocritical. [23:02] ::rolls her eyes:: In case you haven't noticed, I am somewhat silly most of the time. ::maiko grin:: [23:02] I don't suppose we could convince her to join our side.. [23:03] Ah, of course. [23:04] *** Parts: Prescot (fu2@wa-longview7a-a-233.lgvwwa.adelphia.net) [23:04] She is very singularly minded at times. Surprising, of course, for a being with a networked consciousness. [23:04] ::nods:: I suppose so. [23:05] So, you going to watch the race? [23:06] depends what else I have to do. Short answer, probably. [23:07] Well... if you want, I know most of the flight ops people have reserved a holodeck and are going to watch it live. [23:08] I'm sure they'd appreciate your company. [23:08] I'd ask you to come along but I know you're still a little leery about flying and whatnot... [23:15] The unknowns will be the Rylan ships and any ships Vanguard plans on sending to the fray. [23:15] ::chuckles:: A shame we couldn't convince the Rylans that your Cerberus is a small craft. [23:19] yeah [23:19] plus, i'm still catching up with personnel orders [23:20] ::grins:: It comes close the qualifying. We're only a hundred meters longer than the wraith. [23:22] ::shakes head:: Still backlogged on those? ::looks sorry for Gibson:: [23:23] ::shrugs:: the position wasn't filled for a few months, and the departmen even now is technically understaffed. [23:23] ::sips thoughtfully on her drink:: I want to win, Commander. It's in my blood, this need to conquer and take all. I don't like losing. [23:24] You think with the Pfhor no longer a primary threat, we'd be able to get every department staffed again. [23:25] well, they're all staffed, but everyone wants time off, or shift switches, or every imaginable variant thereon [23:25] I agree. Winning this would be very convinient. Not likely to be another competition of this nature for a long while. [23:26] I personally still upset at losing the simulated ground combat mission several months ago. [23:27] I was not here for that. But I assure you that I would not have been pleasant to be around had I not been a part of the team that claimed victory. [23:29] ::wry chuckle:: including medical leaves as I recall from earlier. [23:29] indeed. [23:34] It really wasn't much of a victory for the winning team, though. The entire event was confusing and convulted, much like actualy ground combat. The outcome of a race, however ::smiles:: [23:37] ::grins and lifts her glass in salute:: [23:38] So what you should do is take a little time for yourself Ensign Gibson ::Maiko grin:: An hour or two of medical leave to relax on the holodeck and watch the race ::grin:: [23:38] i could always watch it from my terminal... [23:38] ::does the same, finishing the rest of the contents of the glass in the process:: [23:39] ::swallows the sharp, bitter blue ale:: [23:39] It's not the same and you'd know it. ::gives him a knowing look:: [23:39] that's a very knowing look ... oh, wise Maiko [23:39] Besides... I told Rachel I'd give her a chance to meet you. She's curious to see the man who's taking up all the Chief Flight Officer's spare time. ::winks:: [23:40] not that much. you were just talking to the Major there for a while. [23:43] ::nods:: Trying to get a feel for what he might do in the race. [23:44] ::looks at Clarence, amused:: You're jealous, aren't you? [23:44] jealous of whom? [23:44] You do realize, of course, that as soon as we show our true colors, everyone will be gunning for us. [23:46] By then it won't matter, hopefully. [23:46] ::chuckles, shaking her head:: Never mind. Sometimes you're so hard to read... ::looks into his eyes:: [23:47] Hopefully. [23:47] can't help it. terrible penmanship. [23:48] ::chuckles, leaning into him:: [23:57] <> [23:58] <> [23:59] <> [23:59] <> [23:59] (sim end) [23:59] *** CoroLCARS changes topic to '=/\= U.S.S. Coronado, NCC-97901... http://www.jestertrek.com/coro2400/ =/\= Sim's over for this week; time to relax! =-= Three-time winner of UCIP's Bergen Award for excellence in simming!' [23:59] *** CoroLCARS sets mode: -m