[19:04] just get my sim hat from her [19:05] * Jester is now known as RAGC_LoraKor [19:05] Game time. [19:05] LCARS, let's do this thing 'GT-style'...!! [19:05] * CoroLCARS =/\= CPCO_Daren has called: ATTENTION ON DECK =/\= [19:05] * 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!' [19:05] * CoroLCARS sets mode: +m [19:05] okie dokie [19:05] ::attn:: [19:05] ::attn:: [19:05] ::attn:: [19:05] ::attn:: [19:05] ::attn:: [19:05] ::attn:: [19:05] ::attn:: [19:05] <[LCen_Farley]> ::attn:: [19:05] ::Attn:: [19:05] ::attn:: [19:05] ::attn:: [19:05] ::attn:: [19:05] * Sonya is now known as CREN_Oswald [19:05] ::attn:: [19:05] * Kari is now known as [CRco_Ma`Aru] [19:05] <[CRco_Ma`Aru]> ::attn:: [19:05] <<#uss-coronado-ooc for those not there>> [19:05] Hello, everyone. :) Welcome to the second (that I know of) real Coro GT sim. ;) [19:06] ::remember being at the first one...:: [19:06] As those of you who are not here have no doubt figured out, a bunch of us are currently invading McC's house. [19:06] We'll try to keep the out-of-channel subtext to a minimum. ;) [19:06] <[LCen_Farley]> Missed them both! :-(( [19:06] Durned parents. [19:07] The briefing, as you might expect, is somewhat repetitive: [19:07] * CPCO_Daren (~chris_can@pc-24-151-80-046.newm2.ct.charter.com) Quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) [19:07] =Sim Briefing!= Please type "ack" after you've read it... [19:07] * CPCO_Daren (~chris_can@pc-24-151-80-046.newm2.ct.charter.com) has joined #uss-coronado [19:07] * CoroLCARS sets mode: +o CPCO_Daren [19:07] Stardate 240308.18: "The Fire Within", Part 2, by Jester. [19:07] SUMMARY: Deja vu. [19:07] U.S.S. Coronado completed her survey of the L036/L037 binary system. This system is incredibly rich in dilithium-based asteroids and planetoids orbiting a red/orange dwarf star pair. However, we now have reason to suspect the dilithium was being used as a beacon. [19:07] There's obviously no better way of getting our attention, and when we investigated, we found a Jjaro artifact: an ancient defensive tower identical to the one built in Alexandria, the city within the Xanadu asteroid- starship. This artifact has initiated a number of mysterious events. [19:07] Notably, we downloaded a large block of data from it, only to find that at least some of this data caused a "loop" in time, sending Coronado and the ships around her several hours into the past. This allowed us to correct some mistakes, but some events keep repeating themselves... [19:07] Briefing complete. [19:07] ack [19:07] ack [19:07] <[CRco_Ma`Aru]> ack [19:07] ack [19:07] ack [19:07] ack [19:07] ack [19:07] ack [19:07] ackety ack [19:07] ack [19:07] ack [19:07] <> Ack [19:07] ack [19:07] <[LCen_Farley]> ack [19:08] When we last left you guys, you had just completely screwed up th-- errr... you'd had some difficulties with the "second iteration." [19:08] Fortunately, the data from the Jjaro defense tower had allowed you to again "reset the clock" and we are now in the third iteration. ;) [19:08] <[LCen_Farley]> Yes, if the wife will let me! ;-) [19:09] As a result, we're picking up the action (again) a few minutes from L036/L037, where I should hope you won't be caught in this loop until the end of time. ;) [19:09] Any questions? [19:09] ::raiseS:: [19:09] Where are the cheetohs? [19:09] No, Ryan, you should just pay attention. [19:09] ::chuckles at attn:: [19:09] I had one related to the smut earlier, but I'll just save it for after the sim. =P [19:09] Can I have a Mountain Dew? [19:09] shhh! [19:09] ::snorts:: You should remember that I am well within the range needed to plug some Cheetohs up a very uncomfortable orifice if you ask that question again. [19:10] Now then, are there relevant questions? [19:10] We just did that aloud, no need to do it in here. :P [19:10] Right then. Let's see who dies this time. ;) [19:10] =.\= =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= SIM RESUME =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= =.\= [19:10] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:10] CIC> ::blink blink blink:: [19:10] ::screams:: [19:10] ::standing at Tactical, slightly confused:: [19:10] CIC> ::Savant flickered a little as the holographic matrix reasserted itself:: [19:10] <[LCen_Farley]> ::thinks here we go again!:: [19:10] CIC> This is getting somewhat r-- ::decides not to say it:: Status. Has anything changed? [19:11] ::bolts upright in her bed and groans:: [19:11] ::looks around the bridge, and shakes his head:: [19:11] CIC> . . . Not that I'm aware of, Tebrun. [19:11] <[CRco_Ma`Aru]> ::sighs:: Same status as before, Farley? [19:11] ::drops to the deck holding her head and panting:: [19:11] CIC> ::opens the flap on his holster and draws his PPP:: [19:11] Q> ::swings feet over the edge:: This is getting to be annoying... ::quickly changes into her uniform and departs for the bridge:: [19:11] E> ::sitting at a console monitoring ship system while waiting for orders...:: [19:11] E>::sits in her office reading reports:: [19:11] <[LCen_Farley]> ::looks:: Nothings changed that I know of maam. [19:11] CIC> +taps+ Bridge, from Flag. All stop. ::turns:: Commander Drexler, all ships to stand by. [19:11] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:11] CIC> ::leans forward on the holotable, a bit faint, some of the projections bouncing off his face:: [19:11] ::carefully puts a hand to the top of his head and sighs with relief that his antenna is still there, tries to put the events that just occured behind him:: [19:11] CIC> Let's think this through a bit. [19:11] M> ::standing in sickbay, staring at the PADD in her hand:: [19:11] ::looks around again and grunts:: [19:11] Helm, - stop, goddamit! [19:11] M> ::blinks, shaking his head, looking around sickbay:: I hate not knowing what's going on. [19:11] Full stop! [19:11] CIC> ::checks the energy charge in the magazine and dials the setting up to level 3:: Pardon me a moment. I need to go deal with an intruder. [19:12] M> ::looks up:: Sir? [19:12] CIC> This is just like a holodeck game. I die, I get a new avatar and refresh at the beginning. [19:12] ENhl_Kerman> ::drops to impulse, then slows to a stop:: [19:12] =.\ction= Coronado's engines disengage, and the frigate drops to impulse power. [19:12] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:12] CIC> [19:12] CIC> Unfortunately for us, this is real life. [19:12] CIC> I hope. [19:12] ::Staggers to her chair:: [19:12] E>::taps her fingers on her desk::... man we gotta stop doing this... [19:12] CIC> I think we should avoid philosophy for the time being [19:12] <[CRco_Ma`Aru]> Follow them... [19:12] TL> ::taps her foot impatiently, then hurrys forward out of the compartment just as the helm answers dead stop:: [19:12] CIC> ::heads around the turbolift cluster and into the bridge:: [19:12] M> ::gestures around sickbay, as if it's explanation enough:: [19:12] <[LCen_Farley]> ::notices Coronado stopping:: Following Coronado maam. [19:13] ::turns to Tal:: Commander? ::looks to Shar:: Lieutenant, please remove Commader Tal from her station... [19:13] ::brings up his sidearm and draws a bead on Commander Tal:: [19:13] ::raies a hand:: Wait. [19:13] E>::gets up and heads out of her office:: [19:13] ::arrives on the bridge just in time to see everyone drawing their weapon on Tal:: [19:13] M> ::nods, then smiles before putting the PADD down and walking to the replicator:: Want anything Sir? [19:13] CIC> Perhaps I should be the one to go to the main chamber of the tower. If worse comes to worse, we can leave the android, or just turn off a hologram. [19:13] CIC> ::walks to the second holographic table and brings up a sensor scan of L036/L037, drumming his fingers on the table:: [19:13] ::looks to Tal:: Commander, I'm going to ask you to please refrain from giving orders until we can get this entire thing sorted out... [19:13] ::nods:: Aye Captain. ::turns to Tal:: Commander please step away from your station. ::sends for security officers to take her of the bridge:: [19:13] CIC> ::tries to shake it off and reaches for the ansible controls:: [19:13] ::looks as the General comes into the room:: Sir? ::looks at were his pointing his weapon at and stands up:: [19:13] M> ::shakes his head, mildly neurotic in manner:: [19:13] S> ::sits in the security office, looking over a couple status reports:: [19:14] Captain, I highly recommend putting Commander Tal into isolation until the completion of this mission. [19:14] ::takes several deep breaths:: I think - I think I understand. But... you have to listen. [19:14] ::looks around the bridge:: Commander Tal has been momentarily relieved of Command by me...none of her orders are valid, unless I say so. [19:14] <[LCen_Farley]> I wonder what we can do differnetly this time to fix the problems and not get killed? [19:14] E>::looks around main engineering:: [19:14] I agree with the general on that Captain. [19:14] M> ::chuckles:: Alright doctor. ::she turned and got some coffee, brushing some hair over her ear and walking back into the main sickbay:: [19:14] +com+ All ships, from Flag: All stop. Standby for further orders. [19:14] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:14] ::shuts down the connection and closes his eyes:: [19:14] ::watches the unfolding drama from just aft of the command dias:: [19:15] ::returns to his station as the security officers arrive:: [19:15] ::ponders a moment, then nods:: Shar, have someone escort Commander Tal to her quarters... [19:15] CIC> ::nods in approval of Ironside's actions while looking at the table:: The Xur are going to attempt to take the system. [19:15] <[LCen_Farley]> ::thnks to himself that order was alittle late since we already stopped:: [19:15] CIC> We must deny it to them, or they'll be opening that rift. [19:15] CIC> We have to determine a way to prevent that. They'll drop what they're doing to enter the system as soon as we get the data from the tower. [19:15] CIC> Until we do that, or they recover all of their fighters, we have some time to think this through. [19:15] The security officers have just arrived to do that Captain. [19:15] ::speaks up:: shouldnt she be in a more secure area? If she is subverted then wont the Adversary in her be able to escape? [19:15] CIC> Perhaps we ought to delay getting that information until more of our fleet resources are within tactical range. [19:16] CIC> I want some options to counter their tactics before we enter the system this time. [19:16] E>::frowns to herself and head to the bridge:: [19:16] E> ::working on the console...:: [19:16] ::swallows hard:: Captain, I wish for just a few moments of your time. Mr. Shar and the General may stand guard in your ready room if you would like. [19:16] CIC> ::nods at Savant:: That's the first thing we need done. [19:16] S> ::watches the security order appear on the LCARS display, glances at it for a couple of seconds, then resumes checking reports:: [19:16] ::slowly lowers his weapon until it's pointing downards at a 45 degree angle, watching the security officers:: [19:16] CIC> Commander Drexler, priority one call, all ships within range to our current position. On the double. [19:16] But I would like a chance to - ::blinks:: - to explain something. [19:16] M> ::sips her coffee and walks up to a console, continuing workingLL [19:16] CIC> ::glances at a chronometer:: I would suggest mines, but I don't think there's time. [19:16] E>::looks over her shoulder at Sky before leaving engineering:: hey Sky, come with me [19:16] CIC> I've also been experimenting with some informational warfare involving the ansibles. I haven't seen any evidence one way or the other with it so far, but i'll try it. [19:16] Security Officer> ::comes closer to Tal:: If you'd come with us please Commander. [19:16] ::squeezes past the knot of people and motions for Kerman to take Mission Ops while she takes the helm:: [19:16] CIC> ::nods at Drexler:: Almost certainly true. [19:17] ::nods:: Have Ensign...Canterbury? was it? to escort Tal to her quarters and make certain she remains there until I have given authority to release her. [19:17] <[LCen_Farley]> Maam, I have an idea that might help? [19:17] ::decides, perhaps hopefully more than anything, that the situation is in hand and heads back for the CIC:: [19:17] CIC> ::turns to Savant and nods:: Right. What else has worked? +com+ Whitestone to Cerberus. [19:17] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:17] * CRXO_Tal glares at the captain. [19:17] E> ::nods and follows:: [19:17] <[CRco_Ma`Aru]> ::looks up:: A moment, Farley. +comm+ Cerberus. [19:17] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:17] CIC> ::nods weakly, eyes closed again, tabbing the code for a priority one message:: +com+ All ships, incoming orders: Rendezvous with Coronado at best speed. [19:17] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:17] CIC> ::steps down into the pit as he reholsters his sidearm, but doesn't close the flap:: [19:17] ::holds the turbolift door foor Sky to get in:: [19:18] ::shrugs at Tal:: Maybe you'll live this time around...there's always a silver lining Commander. ::sly grin:: [19:18] CIC> +com+ Commander, you are my tactics advisor. Advise me. I need a list of the tactics we've used the first two iterations. The ones that have worked, preferably. Get back to me soonest. [19:18] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:18] Sir, I feel that not giving me a chance to explain would be a mistake. [19:18] Aye Captain +taps+ Canterbury from Shar. [19:18] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:18] ::eyes Tal as she glares at the Captain:: [19:18] <[LCen_Farley]> ::hears the message:: [19:18] M> ::drums his fingers on one of the biobeds:: +taps+ Bridge, Reed. [19:18] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:18] CIC> Jeremy. Any ideas on how to best deal with these corrupted Xur? We have to fight them off this time, I'm sure you agree. [19:18] S> ::stands up and moves over to the replicator:: Hot tea, Earl -- +taps+ What is it? [19:18] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:18] <[CRco_Ma`Aru]> +comm+ Understood, sir. I'll have something for you momentarially. [19:18] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:18] CIC> ::nods:: It's obviously dangerous to leave them in control of the system. We can't do that. [19:18] CIC> ::glances over at a fleet crewman:: Provide flight paths for the inbound ships. [19:18] <[LCen_Farley]> Maam. [19:19] +taps+ Report to the Bridge Ensign and escort Commander Tal to her quarters on the double. [19:19] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:19] <[CRco_Ma`Aru]> ::mutes the comm and looks at Farley:: You had something? [19:19] CIC> ::steps up to the CIC holotable:: I don't suppose we know exactly where they jump to within the system? Depending on how their drives work, we may be able to prevent their entry or destroy them if we place some sort of objects at their jump points. [19:19] TL> ::orders the lift to the bridge once Sky gets in:: [19:19] CIC> ::to a yeoman:: Sidearms for the staff, please. [19:19] Commander...::raises a hand:: I understand you are willing to explain your side and prove your 'innocence'...but this is not the way. I'm thinking of having you subject to an examination by Dr. Reed...to see if we can get to the bottom of this.... [19:19] CIC> Perhaps if we can lure them into the dilithium field, we can use it to a fairly devastating effect. [19:19] S> ::glances at the replicator annoyedly when it responds [Unknown item. Please specify molecular structure]:: +taps+ Right away. [19:19] ::nods to the security officers:: Gentlemen, you may escort me to my quarters. [19:19] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:19] <[LCen_Farley]> I was thinking that both times we have used the Coronado to get the info from the tower. Why not use us. We are smaller and would have no problem fitting in the small space and have a cloacking device and falsa matter shielding. [19:20] ::turns:: Excellent idea. [19:20] +taps+ Bridge here.. [19:20] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:20] CIC> I'm sure that they'd relocate their entry points if there was something in the way. [19:20] CIC> ::leans against the table, drumming his fingers against it:: I don't think that's possible, Savant. They seem to be well aware of the field's abilities. The last two times, they used it against us, you will remember. [19:20] ::looks at the senior security officer:: Hold for a moment Chief. Ensign Canterbury is on his way to lead this escort. [19:20] CIC> Or perhaps we can divert the dilithium field to them. Tractor beams are ineffective, though. [19:20] +taps+ As infinitely busy as I'm sure you all are, does anyone want to tell me what the hell is going on, or am I supposed to enjoy this? [19:20] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:20] S> +taps+ Canterbury to Johnson, you busy? [19:20] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:20] TL> ::wait for the TL ot get to destination:: [19:20] <[CRco_Ma`Aru]> ::frowns:: I don't want to risk losing anyone to that tower, we're critically understaffed as it is. [19:20] +taps+ Just a moment Doctor... [19:20] <[LCen_Farley]> If the enemy knows whats happening then we could have Coronado close by and they could think that Coronado is going to get it again, while all that time we would be getting it? [19:20] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:21] CIC> Can we interface with the tower controls to modify the field emitters to alter the shape of the false matter shielding? [19:21] S> crtc_Johnson> No-- I mean, yes. [19:21] ::steps out onto the bridge and looks around:: [19:21] CIC> There has to be some way to get them to enter that field, or to refocus the field to use it against them [19:21] ::sits back down at his display and begins to go over several things on his console about the last few times that they tried to hold back the Xur ships:: [19:21] CIC> I don't know, but there does seem to be far more power to that field than what we need. [19:21] ::blinks:: Ju...uh...hr...ohhohoho...::scowls and crosses his arms:: [19:21] S> ::sighs:: +taps+ Then make yourself not busy and meet me on the bridge. [19:21] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:21] ::turns to Shar:: When Canturbury gets here...have him bring Commander Tal to Sickbay...under guard...instead of her quarters. [19:21] S> ::enters TL:: [19:21] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:21] CIC> During one of the previous iterations, we modified our own shielding as well to work on similar parameters to those of the tower's shielding. We should have engineering attept another conversion. [19:21] CIC> I'll talk with Alicia, she's more familiar with how their systems work. We ought to be able to change the shape of the field. [19:21] CIC> ::nods from Ironside to Savant:: You two, get on that. ::pauses:: General, I assume Commander Tal is in custody? [19:21] ::glances to his board, while keeping an eye on Tal:: Aye Captain. [19:21] ::quietly runs a brief set of diagnostics, then works on a way to escape the cone quicker this time if it comes up:: [19:22] CIC> You could run a million towers with the power in them... ::glances over some of the readings:: [19:22] CIC> ::Savant nodded with a faint smile as part of her collective consciousness detached to have a discussion with Alicia [19:22] ::looks at Sky:: why don't you take over the engineering console? [19:22] ::crosses her arms and looks around the bridge, nodding to Oswald as she walks past:: [19:22] <[LCen_Farley]> I understand maam, but for this message Coronado could send us few people and being cloaked and having false matter shielding we might be better off then Coronado [19:22] CIC> The Captain had her under guard by security. I believe his plan was to have the doctor examine her -- she seemed willing to provide some sort of explanation. [19:22] <[CRco_Ma`Aru]> ::nods:: I'll pass the idea along to fleet. [19:22] CIC> ::nods:: We also need to determine how the Smith persona knew you... why it reacted to you. [19:22] CIC> That could be important. [19:22] +taps+ Doctor, I have a job for you...Commander Tal has been accused of being under Xur subversion...she is being escorted to Sickbay under guard. I want you to conduct a full scan of her and determine if this is in fact the case... [19:22] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:22] CIC> It would be wise to set security guards at all key locations. In teams. [19:23] ::steps out of the turbolift, phaser already in hand:: [19:23] CIC> ...and why it referred to me as Colonel. [19:23] CIC> On all ships. [19:23] +taps+ Reagrdless of past...events. [19:23] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:23] CIC> How well did you know him? [19:23] ::nods:: Will do Ma'am.. ::takes up the engineering station:: [19:23] Ensign.... Change of plans, take Commander Tal to sickbay please. Remain on station there until further notice. [19:23] CIC> ::glances over at Tebrun, his eyes a bit faded:: Perhaps the hologram was reprogrammed. [19:23] CIC> As Tal was. [19:23] CIC> What shape would you like that field to be, Sirs? [19:24] CIC> Not very, if at all. I had minimal contact with him during the incident with Dr. Reed and Lieutenant Shar, but that was the extent of any real contact. [19:24] ::nods respectfully to Canterbury:: Shall you lead, or should I? [19:24] ::looks at Tal:: have fun [19:24] CIC> The program indicated it could not respond to queries, yet there must have been some sort of visual or biofeedback input into the program for it to recognize me. [19:24] ::turns to Shar:: Lieutenant, I'd like you to raise the internal security level of the ship....post guards at all key areas...and let's bring the ship to yellow alert in anticipation of what we all know is eventually coming... [19:25] ::pauses for a second, then nods:: You can lead the way, if you want. ::eyes her ears a little coolly, then glances at her pips:: Ma'am. [19:25] <[LCen_Farley]> We could also mine the area maam. For when the enemy arrives? [19:25] CIC> And as to how it knew Tal had been subverted...well...that's another mystery. [19:25] CIC> ::nods pensively:: Doesn't seem to make sense that the Jjaro would make the computer programming in the tower so comparitively simple, though I suppose a simple system would be the hardest to hack in this particular case. [19:25] <> [19:25] ::nods:: Aye Captain. Should have thought of that myself sir. ::raises ship status to yellow alert and posts security at all key areas of the ship:: [19:25] CIC> ::shakes his head:: No. Everything is happening as ... it happened. We're following a very specific path, evident by the encrypted Jjaro data. [19:25] ::turns to the helm:: Mr. Kernman....Position? [19:25] ::runs the start-of-alert diagnostics, checking all major propulsion systems, looking back at Captain Daren rather accusingly:: [19:25] * Obs-Collins (Collins@AC9CB8D8.ipt.aol.com) has joined #USS-Coronado [19:26] <> [19:26] =.\ction= The automatic alert warning sounds as Coronado's alert status changes to yellow . [19:26] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:26] CIC> ::quietly:: It feels very well-scripted. [19:26] ::arches an eyebrow at Shar as his man lets her take the lead:: [19:26] +taps+ Acknowledged, Bridge. ::closes the channel, grunting:: [19:26] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:26] CIC> ::rubs his chin briefly:: Do you have any access to the Smith Avatar's programming, Savant? [19:26] ::scratches the back of his head, thinking that they still should be mounting an offensive against the gathering Xur forces:: [19:26] CIC> ::Savant stands up by the holographic tables and reaches intot he display of the Eye, pulling apart the little holographic dilithium asteroids to create the cone that had appeared the last two times, turning the display into more of a simulation:: [19:26] ::slightly shrugs his shoulders at Tal as she heads away:: [19:26] ::shrugs:: Ensign Kerman needed some time on the ops board and, well, it's a little hard to sleep with all this going on. ::Smiles in explanation to the Captain:: [19:26] CIC> I imagine that Alicia could look into it.I don't have any at present though, no. [19:26] < that>> [19:26] TL> ::enters the TL:: Sickbay, Deck Six. [19:27] CIC> And I still think the fact that it looks like the late Commander Smith is simply for recognition. I don't think it's mean... meaningful. ::closes his eyes for a moment as a wave of nausea passes over him:: [19:27] <[CRco_Ma`Aru]> +comm+ Cerberus to Whitestone Flag, in the past two reoccurances Xanadu has had to face the Xur alone. Even without the sensor data from the previous encounters, I feel confident that our fleet combined with the offensive forces of Xanadu should be enough to repel the Xur threat. [19:27] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:27] CIC> I'm... not so sure. It feels important that it's Smith. [19:27] crtc_Johnson> ::steps out onto the bridge from the other turbolift:: Uh, where's Canterbury? [19:27] ::nods at D'rall:: Very well... [19:27] CIC> ::Savant conjured a little holographic coronado from the air and pushed it into the false matter cone with a finger:: [19:28] CIC> +com+ Cerberus, Whitestone. What is the probability that Xanadu would survive a battle with nominal forces in the area? They were attacking the asteroid-starship pretty single-mindedly. [19:28] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:28] CIC> If we can gain access to the Avatar's programming, or even a look at what input fields it's pulling from the local sensors, we might have a better idea of the different people it's designed to respond to. [19:28] ::monitor up the ship status on the console and continu to work on it..:: [19:28] CIC> +com+ And with a target that large, it's not likely that we could keep them off of her. [19:28] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:28] CIC> I think that you should stop worrying about what it looks like and look at what it *is*. We don't know enough about it to assume one way or the other. [19:28] CIC> ::looks over at Savant:: What about a bubble? [19:28] * Obs-Collins (Collins@AC9CB8D8.ipt.aol.com) has left #USS-Coronado [19:28] ::scratches his chin, looking at the system in the distance on the holotank:: [19:28] CIC> A bubble we can do. [19:28] Security reports all positions covered throughout the ship Captain. Shields activated and weapons are on hot standby. [19:29] <[LCen_Farley]> Maam? [19:29] CIC> How maneuverable is the shield? [19:29] <[CRco_Ma`Aru]> +comm+ Xanadu needs only hold long enoug to stop the disturbance, then she can retreat if she is incuring large amounts of damage. [19:29] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:29] <[LCen_Farley]> ::pulls up a chart of the area:: [19:29] CIC> ::glances at Drexler and nods:: We could use the shield itself as a weapon. [19:29] CIC> It would not, after all, set of an energy cascade. [19:29] 6> ::exits Sickbay and enters, followed by the wayward security grunts:: [19:29] <> [19:29] ::comes up behind Sky and looks over his shoulder:: [19:29] CIC> ::shakes his head even before Ma'Aru finishes talking:: +com+ Xanadu could only hold the disturbance stable. It took Panache destroying herself to collapse it. [19:29] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:29] CIC> Alicia reports to me that we can't get into Smith's program. I don't think I'd want to either. Sounds like a violation to me. [19:29] Canterbury is in sickbay crewman. I suggest you join him. [19:29] * Bungi (CptFarrell@nh-mountvernon-cmts3a-1-71.lndnnh.adelphia.net) has joined #USS-Coronado [19:29] * CoroLCARS sets mode: +v Bungi [19:30] CIC> +com+ Xanadu would be a sitting duck out there. [19:30] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:30] * LTHL_D`rall (CptFarrell@nh-mountvernon-cmts3a-1-71.lndnnh.adelphia.net) Quit (Ping timeout) [19:30] <> [19:30] M> ::looks up at Tal, walking over to her and pulling out a tricorder, commencing a scan:: [19:30] * Bungi is now known as LTHL_D`rall [19:30] ::doing his work as if he were alone on the ship...:: [19:30] Helm is answering all stop and holding position outside of the system Captain [19:30] <[LCen_Farley]> We could use the Xanadu as bait for a trap? [19:30] M> ::smirks:: That was fast. [19:30] ::taps at his console a bit more:: (m) we need to destroy them before they can hit us [19:30] CIC> ::looks over at Tebrun again:: So it requires an explosion of some kind to collapse it? ::glances back at Savant:: So how did Xanadu close all of the previous subspace tears? [19:30] crtc_Johnson> ::frowns:: He could have told me that... ::enters TL:: Deck 6. [19:30] CIC> . . .Sirs, when we return, I think that I should be the one to go. [19:30] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:31] =.\ction= Ship's condition is currently: Yellow Alert . [19:31] M> Just the beginning, though. ::glances up and nods his head towards one of the biobeds:: Wanna get in bed, or should we do it right here? [19:31] ::makes a note on his console to setup a strenous training regiment for the department, as they have some bad habits to unlearn:: [19:31] CIC> We do not know if the Smith Avatar will recognize you and provide us with further information, though. [19:31] +taps+ Johnson, where are you?! I told you to meet me in sickbay! [19:31] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:31] CIC> Whereas in my case, we know he will. Perhaps we should both go. [19:31] CIC> I can access their database far faster than any of you, no disrespect intended, and I have a direct link to Alicia. And if the worst happens, we've only lost an android. [19:31] * LCdr_Dyson (Natty@host-66-81-62-197.rev.o1.com) has left #uss-coronado [19:32] CIC> That's amenable. Two heads are better than one. [19:32] M> I'm willing to do it on my feet if you like. But it's generally acceptable to do these things on a bed. [19:32] CIC> ::nods:: Good idea. You're on the team. The problem with the Xur, however, remains. [19:32] M> ::nods:: Tends to enhance the results. [19:32] crtc_Johnson> *> ::sighs:: +taps+ Yes, yes, I'm on my way now. [19:32] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:32] CIC> Sieven, Xanadu had gotten within a few hundred kilometers at most within the extent of her history. [19:32] CIC> Savant, how did Xanadu repair the previous tears before the Panache? [19:32] ::moves to the Command chair and sits:: We're going to need to go in there again...::turns to Shar:: Lieutenant, long range scan...are we picking up the Xur ships on sensors... [19:33] CIC> The onboard systems are most often enough to do any repairs requred. [19:33] I'd like to know how they're dealing with events...this time around [19:33] Scanning Captain.... ::checks the long range sensors:: [19:33] M> ::gestures towards the biobed with his tricorder:: [19:33] M> ::hops up on the bed and pulls off her tunic:: You may begin. [19:33] <[CRco_Ma`Aru]> ::raps her fingers on her armrests:: +comm+ Is there anyone overthere who can figure out how the Xur know when we've downloaded the data from the tower? That's the triger to the entire series. [19:33] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:33] M> ::taps the biobed keys and starts running the table's medical scanners:: [19:34] Affirmative Captain... The Xur appear to be gather the last of their fighters together. We have about 15 minutes until they are ready to go sir. [19:34] ::inwardly sighs, wondering what could happen this loop around:: [19:34] <[LCen_Farley]> Maam, if we could have the Xanadu apear away from the Xur on the other side of the field we could mine the field and when then move by it to get to her then we let it rip taking them out. [19:34] CIC> ::aloud:: If at all possible, I'd prefer that Major Stampfer prepare and distribute the explosives to the tower this time as well. ::clears his throat slightly:: [19:34] CIC> +com+ Agreed, Commander. It's obvious that they know, so-- we have a traitor in our midst. [19:34] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:34] CIC> I'd like to also use Kelaka instead of Coronado for entering the anomaly. Altering the false matter field with a ship inside could be very dangerous, and we need Coronado's firepower to defend against the Xur. We can use Kelaka as a stepping stone. [19:34] CIC> ::shakes his head, then addresses everybody:: If Xanadu can't repair a tear by itself... that is, without some kind of tremendous explosion like the destruction of Panache... how did it accomplish this before? [19:34] CIC> +com+ It's the only explanation. Someone aboard this ship tells the Xur when we have the data. [19:34] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:34] M> ::also quietly prepares a subroutine in the table's forcefields to go into effect at a moment's notice:: [19:34] ::correct some minors error and makes sure all works fine:: [19:35] M> ::blinks, a subtle smirk appearing on his face, before he turns around and walks out the door, just as Crewman Johnson walks up:: [19:35] CIC> I'll be sure to lock down Coronado when we get in-system, perhaps, Tebrun? [19:35] CIC> ::starts to pace, looking at Savant distractedly:: Agreed. [19:35] <[CRco_Ma`Aru]> ::blinks:: +comm+ Is there any sign of subspace or ansible communication? [19:35] M> You know, Doctor, this entire exercise is rather pointless. I am who I am. [19:35] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:35] CIC> Sieven, Xanadu has shut down tears by itself int he past. That last one was simply too big to control. [19:35] CIC> We can't coordinate the battle if Coro's communications are locked down. Besides, we don't even know how the information is being communicated. [19:35] M> Yeah, but the question is who else you might be too. [19:35] 6> Just wait out here, Johnson. Call me if anything happens. I have something I have to do. ::runs off towards the turbolift:: [19:36] CIC> Aye, Admiral. Sieven, you and I together will lock down communications. That way we have a pair of checks and balances. [19:36] =.\ction= Ship's condition is currently: Yellow Alert . [19:36] CIC> ::sends a message out to Stampfer to alert him to the job at hand of preparing and distributing the explosives to the tower when the time comes:: [19:36] ::nods:: What I was afraid of...::stands:: We're going to need to do this quickly...that is..::pauses:: +taps+ Bridge to CIC, Is General Ironside prepared to retrieve the information from the tower again?...I can have the ship in position in a matter of moments... [19:36] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:36] crtc_Johnson> 6> ...but-- [19:36] +taps+ Canterbury from Shar... Report! [19:36] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:36] CIC> ::glances over at the admiral:: Perhaps the tower tells the Xur when we get the data. [19:36] <[LCen_Farley]> maam, did they not like my idea? [19:36] ;:taps Sky on his arm:; why don't you work on modifying the false matter shields, incase we need them [19:37] <[CRco_Ma`Aru]> ::aside to Farley:: Xanadu is incredibly stubborn, Savant is the only one who can even begin to communicate with it. [19:37] CIC> Perhaps I'll limit it to realtime communication, Admiral. Leave instructions for the fleet to come in-system when we arrive there, and when they arrive we'll have realspace communications. [19:37] 6> ::enters TL:: Deck 7. +taps+ Guards are posted at sickbay, sir. [19:37] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:37] <> [19:37] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:37] M> ::takes Reed's hand and places it above her heart:: You know that I am Velorna Tal. [19:37] CIC> +com+ Captain, both Savant and myself will be retrieving the information this time. We'll be using Kelaka to approach the tower. [19:37] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:37] M> YOu can feel it. [19:37] ::nods while thinking it was already done:: I'm on it ma'am. ::start working on the false matter shields:: [19:37] +taps+ Where are you? You were told to remain at Sickbay until further notice. [19:37] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:37] <[LCen_Farley]> Yes but they don't need to get the info themsleves do they? Can't we get it for them? [19:37] CIC> ::Savant nodded:: I'm preparing Kelaka now. [19:37] M> ::glances at her, smiles slightly, and glances at his readings, eyes briefly going wide before narrowing:: [19:38] CIC> ::shakes his head slowly:: We need to be able to respond to situations as they develop. [19:38] CIC> I think our first move is to get into the system. [19:38] CIC> +com+ Engineering, from CIC. Respond please. [19:38] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:38] *> ::shrugs slightly, though knowing it wouldn't be seen over the communications:: +taps+ I... left something in the security office. [19:38] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:38] CIC> Commander Drexler, let's start sending ships in, but do not access the tower yet. [19:38] Engineer> Ensign Noname> +taps+ engineering here [19:38] ::sees his little homeade timer go by and sighs as the Xur are probably ready for their attack run once they get organized:: (m) another wasted time [19:38] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:38] +taps+ ::nodding:: Understood General. ::turns to Helm:: Hold position here....Coro sits this one out. [19:38] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:38] CIC> Once hte battle has begun, we can re-initialize superluminal communications, Tebrun. At that point the game is on. Maybe I hsould just monitor all outgoing communications? [19:38] CIC> No point in doing so until the Xur force our hand or until we are ready. [19:38] <[CRco_Ma`Aru]> There is a small team going down on Kelaka to takecare of the situation. [19:38] CIC> Understood. What kind of formation? [19:38] +taps+ Ensign, you are to return to sickbay immediately! [19:38] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:38] * Bungi (CptFarrell@nh-mountvernon-cmts3a-1-71.lndnnh.adelphia.net) has joined #USS-Coronado [19:38] * CoroLCARS sets mode: +v Bungi [19:38] <[LCen_Farley]> ack ::turns back to doing his job:: [19:38] CIC> It's fairly easy to filter out the communications array. Would you like me to start building a new driver plug? [19:39] * LTHL_D`rall (CptFarrell@nh-mountvernon-cmts3a-1-71.lndnnh.adelphia.net) Quit (Write Error: Broken pipe) [19:39] * Bungi is now known as LTHL_Drall [19:39] CIC> Defensive around where the anomaly is likely to emerge for now. [19:39] CIC> +com+ Engineering, from CIC. Respond please. [19:39] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:39] CIC> ::watches Savant for a few moments:: [19:39] CIC> ::turns to Savant and nods:: Try it... but keep an eye out for communications attempts... just in case. [19:39] Engineer> Ensign Noname> +taps+ engineering here, sir [19:39] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:39] *> ::mutters under his breath for a second:: +taps+ I will when I'm done. ::exits the turbolift on deck 7:: [19:39] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:40] CIC> ::Savant is sitting relaxed in her terminal's chair, watching the hologram as she toyed with different ideas for the false matter shield [19:40] M> ::comes around the bed, letting the scan continue:: Vel...ah...::pulls up his tricorder, downloads the scan results, and shows them to Tal:: [19:40] CIC> ::after watching Savant a moment, looks at the admiral purposely, as if wanting to communicate something to him:: [19:40] CIC> Aye, Admiral. I'll make sure that not a trickle of data escapes without having a good reason for it. [19:41] M> I am a protector of life, a defender of what is right. To - what the hell?! [19:41] +taps+ Ensign, you will do it now or you will be on report. I gave you an order Ensign and I expect my orders to be obeyed. Report back to me when you return. I am timing you. Shar out. [19:41] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:41] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:41] =.\ction= Ship's condition is currently: Yellow Alert . [19:41] ::since it ain't the first time he do that shields modification he camed to be a skilled one at it..:: Shields modification almost completed...:: [19:41] ::moves to the tactical station:: Shar, is there a problem? [19:41] M> You want me to find if...::gestures to himself:: [19:41] M> ::leans back:: This is your proof. [19:42] <> [19:42] CIC> +taps+ In previous iterations, Coronado's false matter shielding was modified to perform in a manner similar to that of the tower's. We'd like to to begin similar modifications as soon as the tower shielding activates and you have raw data to compare to. Begin preliminary modifications using the data obtained from Xanadu's fallen shielding. [19:42] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:42] ::loks to the Captain:: One of the new ensigns is testing my authority Captain. I'm dealing with it. [19:42] ::steadies herself by closing her eyes and picturing herself back in her plane, imagining the feel of the air rushing by her, the rumble of the generator soothing her:: [19:42] M> The one that grows inside of me is one I would never let come to harm. [19:42] 7> ::glances up for a second:: +taps+ Look, I'll be done in two minutes. If you just stopped deriding me, I'd be back already. [19:42] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:42] M> ::sighs:: THere is no other. You are its father. [19:42] E> Ensign Noname> +taps+ yes sir [19:42] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:43] ::nods silently to Shar:: [19:43] +taps+ Ensign, you are on report. No more arguements you have two minutes to return to your ordered post or you will be thrown in the brig! Do I make myself clear? [19:43] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:43] ::crosses his arms over his chest and stares at the Xur ships on the long range sensor display:: [19:44] E> Ensign Noname> +taps+ Noname to Oswald [19:44] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:44] M> ::nods slowly, letting the implications of that settle in on him:: [19:44] S> ::enters the security office and transfers a few files onto a PADD that were in the computer:: +taps+ Crystal. I'm almost done. [19:44] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:44] +taps+ go Noname [19:44] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:44] ::opens her eyes slowly:: [19:44] ::keeps an eye on the sensors and hopes Canterbury doesn't make him any angrier, sets a time on his console for two minutes:: [19:45] CIC> Kelaka is ready to depart. [19:45] CIC> ::glances at Drexler, then raises both eyebrows:: Something, Commander? [19:45] * BGDC_Ironside (~jester@pc-24-151-80-046.newm2.ct.charter.com) Quit (Ping timeout) [19:45] ::nods to the CEO:: I'm stucked ma'am, I can't do much more without some raw data ma'am. [19:45] ::takes a deep breath in and releases it slowly, then gets back to work:: [19:45] S> ::sprints out of the security office, snatching the PADD as he goes:: Move it, coming through! ::nearly topples a hapless engineer along the way:: [19:45] Captain, when we get some down time I'd like your permission to run a series of drills for the tactical department. They have a few bad habits to unlearn. [19:45] CIC> ::leans back, still thinking:: Not yet, Admiral. ::starts sending ships into the system as ordered:: [19:45] M> May I check anyway? ::looks around suspiciously:: With all this Xanadu magic... [19:45] 7> ::enters TL:: Sickbay, quick! [19:45] CIC> ::nods slowly:: [19:45] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:46] E> Ensign Noname> +taps+ General Ironside wants the false shields modified *drones on about what Ironside wanted* [19:46] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:46] =.\ction= Ship's condition is currently: Yellow Alert . [19:46] M> ::arches an eyebrow:: My word is insufficient? [19:46] CIC> ::Savant cocks an eyebrow:: So do we have any reason to alter the shape of the false matter field on the tower? [19:46] =.\ction= On the holographic tank, the ships with instantaneous or near-instantaneous propulsion systems begin arriving in the system: Masada, Archangel, Vanguard, Blackrazor, and Furious in particular. [19:46] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:46] 6> ::exits the TL and sprints out down the corridor, skidding to a halt in front of sickbay:: [19:46] ::grins:: An interesting tactic. Granted. [19:46]