[19:01] ::grins:: You know, Prescot, I've been going over the 3-parter trying to decide on medals. [19:01] * Chris` is now known as CPCO_Daren [19:01] love this: ,l,, [19:01] ;) [19:01] LOL! [19:01] Couldn't decide if killing Tal was worth one medal or two. ;) [19:01] ::grins:: [19:01] ::snickers:: [19:01] E> ::see's Aggie walking by the warp core:: Look out! ::opps to late as the core falls on his head:: [19:01] hehe [19:01] does the second one count? or are we basing this soely on the one time I did it and didnt get killed? [19:01] ::blinks:: Where's Sonya and how did Farley end up being Chief Engineer if the warp core is falling on people?? [19:02] You're safe nowhere onboard. If the core doesn't get you, the helm console will :) [19:02] No, it'd count double for doing it twice, with a posthumous medal in there somewhere. ;) [19:02] You miss the part where Sonya left us, Dan? [19:02] ooooh thats a good idea ;) [19:02] OK, no Marcy and no Savant, but I guess we'll get going. [19:02] * Jester is now known as RAGC_LoraKor [19:02] Captain, whenever you're ready. :) [19:02] getting a postumous medal and still be alive ;) [19:02] I know she left. I missed that sim though. [19:02] Dan: Sonya resigned, IIRC [19:02] LCARS, let's do that thing we do.... [19:02] * CoroLCARS =/\= CPCO_Daren has called: ATTENTION ON DECK =/\= [19:02] * 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!' [19:02] * CoroLCARS sets mode: +m [19:02] * CROP_Tlaloco (~tlaloco@bgp595154bgs.bayber01.nj.comcast.net) has joined #uss-coronado [19:02] ::attn:: [19:02] * CoroLCARS sets mode: +v CROP_Tlaloco [19:02] ::Attn:: [19:02] Oh we were just moving it around while Aggie was walking around down there! [19:02] ::attn:: [19:02] ::Attn:: [19:02] ::attn:: [19:02] ::attn:: [19:02] ::attn:: [19:02] ::attn:: [19:02] * CRXO_Tal snaps to attention. [19:02] ::attn:: [19:02] ::attn:: [19:02] ::attn:: [19:02] ::attn:: [19:03] Hi everyone! :) #uss-coronado-ooc , first off. ;) [19:03] With that said, welcome to Coro episode 120. Heiwa, for those of you who know him, used to bitch that I didn't do CO-centered episodes often enough. Well, not only does that quote fit him, he's essentially right. ;) [19:04] As a result, this year's "torture Lora Kor" ep is called "Silhouette." Here's the briefing. [19:04] =Sim Briefing!= Please type "ack" after you've read it... [19:04] Stardate 240310.13: "Silhouette", Part 1, by Jester. [19:04] SUMMARY: All dressed up with no place to go. [19:04] Coronado's repairs have been completed and the frigate is cleared to depart the Xanadu asteroid-starship. With Defender space still ringing about the recent time-loop, however, no orders for Coro have been immediately forthcoming, and Rear Admiral Lora Kor is in no condition to give any. [19:04] The Admiral is still unconscious, having been recently moved to Xanadu's Fourth Chamber on orders from Doctor Reed. The Doctor has reason to believe that the Admiral's headaches -- and the break in the host-symbiont relationship that resulted from them -- may be caused by the Watchers [19:04] If that's the case, the Fourth Chamber may be the only safe place for Lora Kor. We have not yet mapped the extent of Watcher influence, though we have reason to believe the Watchers might be a presence that extends to a greater or lesser degree throughout the M64 galaxy... [19:04] Briefing complete. [19:04] ack [19:04] ack [19:04] ack [19:04] ack [19:04] ack [19:04] ack [19:04] ack [19:04] ack [19:05] ack [19:05] ack [19:05] ackity ack [19:05] ack [19:05] * Peter (peter@66.42.7.201) has left #uss-coronado [19:05] ::raises:: ;) [19:05] Captain, you had a question? [19:05] * CRXO_Tal acknowledges with a salute. [19:06] * Brad is now known as CRS1_Drexler [19:06] Ok so I missed that McC's log actually had Kor moving to the 4th...thats what he was eluding to doing...so....if we're starting with them in the 4th C...they need an away team... [19:07] Feel free to assign one, though I suspect they'd end up mostly being stretcher-carriers since Lora Kor doesn't like the transporter on his best day. [19:07] so...obviously Reed and Lora Kor...anyone else wanna go? Commander Tal, I belive it's your call... [19:07] A security officer and myself will accompany the,. [19:07] I'd prefer a minimal team, presently. [19:07] ::nods:: Works for me.... [19:07] them. [19:07] basic protection idea. [19:08] I'm done. ;) [19:08] Right. Any other questions? [19:08] * Scotty (Scotty@66.59.144.229) has joined #USS-Coronado [19:08] ::Raises:: [19:08] While Commander Tal types, those of you newly assigned to the Fourth Chamber, please [ ] your nicks, if you would. [19:09] Commander Tal? [19:09] Based on the teaser, can we assume that you are to blame for those idiotic IBM commercials? [19:09] * CRDR_Reed is now known as [CRDR_Reed] [19:09] * CRXO_Tal is now known as [CRXO_Tal] [19:09] <[CRXO_Tal]> ;) [19:09] ....huh? [19:09] ::snorts:: You were in the channel last night. -5 points to you. [19:09] Anyone else? [19:09] <[CRXO_Tal]> ::smirks:: [19:10] I'll take that as a no. Let's sim. :) [19:10] =.\= =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= SIM START =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= =.\= [19:10] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:10] <[CRDR_Reed]> ::looks steadily over his various readouts on Lora Kor, using replicated, non-subspace-reliant equipment:: [19:10] ::pats Donegal on the back, having come to the bridge to check up on him:: [19:10] ::Stands on the bridge. Oddly perky:: [19:10] ::lounges in his quarters reading a book wishing he didn't still have a day and a half to go before returning to active duty:: [19:11] =.\ction= It's been two or three hours since the Coronado away team moved the Admiral to the Fourth Chamber. Though he hasn't gotten any better in the meantime, he hasn't gotten any worse, either... As a result, there's a lot of waiting and toeing of the grass involved. [19:11] ::paces the rear of the bridge, having given permission to Dr. Reed to bring Admiral Lora Kor to the 4th Chamber in order to save his life...:: [19:11] ::looks over his mission ops console to the readouts of the away teams status:: [19:12] <[CRXO_Tal]> ::glances around the 4th Chamber, decidedly uncomfortable here after her recent experiences:: [19:12] M> ::glances over a PADD in her hand, while working at a console in Sickbay:: [19:12] * Savant (~mouse@h24-66-44-227.ed.shawcable.net) has joined #uss- coronado [19:12] * CoroLCARS sets mode: +v Savant [19:12] The ship is repaired, captain. All dressed up, and no place to go. [19:12] <[CRXO_Tal]> ::turns to Reed:: Any change in status? [19:12] E> ::files the final repair reports:: [19:12] CIC> ::rubs his chin as he fiddles with the False Matter figures again, trying to figure out if it will be possible to distribute the power quickly enough across Coronado's grid for the Jjaro version's math to work:: [19:12] ::sits at science, continuing to poor over Xanadu console displays:: [19:12] <[CRDR_Reed]> ::continues gazing into his not-tricorder, tapping commands into it occasionally:: Maybe...give me a second here. [19:13] Q> ::puts the book down and sighs heavily:: I should have asked the Commander to let me back on duty right away.... ::muttered to himself:: [19:13] ::smiles at Donegal:: Well Ed, if anything comes, up, you know where to get me. [19:13] ::nods silently at Tlaloco:: We'll remain on the surface until we actually have cause to lift-off Commander... [19:13] <[CRXO_Tal]> ::nods and turns back to the infinite chamber:: [19:13] ::turns aft, then spots Tlaloco and winces:: [19:14] ::tries to turn off his 'receptors' of D'rall:: [19:14] E> ::heads out of the office to the TL:: I'll be on the bridge. [19:14] ::walks aft, stopping next to his station, sotto voce:: Um, Commander... I [19:14] * Savant is now known as [Savant] [19:14] <[CRDR_Reed]> ::calls up the data from Lora Kor's previous scans and begins comparing them, the non-FTL processors lagging on the analysis time:: [19:14] I'd like to apologize for, um, y'know. [19:14] E> ::enter in engineering and head for the office..:: [19:14] Q> ::sits at his console sorting through recent reports and getting familiar with the crew as he sips some raktajino:: [19:14] M> ::sets the padd down and goes into the supply closet to check some things:: [19:14] I know you were trying to help, but I'm fine, and... well, I just don't like people poking around in my head. [19:14] Q> ::makes a decision:: +com+ Commander Tal from Lieutenant Shar [19:14] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:14] Lieutenant, it was a wake-up call. I tried to help, but I was way out of line. [19:14] I get nervous when I feel people watching me that way. [19:14] CIC> ::sits off to the side, writing out his report on the contact with Olmy and his Frant, occasionally glancing up to the relay from the 4th Chamber:: [19:14] E> ::spots Skylooker:: Hello LC. [19:15] Er, a wake-up call for me, that is. [19:15] <[CRXO_Tal]> ::Walks up to Tal:: All appears secure, ma'am. [19:15] ::smiles in relief:: And my punch wasn't? [19:15] no that's what I mean. I haven't felt so good in a long time. [19:15] I should have handled it better, so I guess we're both apologizing to each other. [19:15] E> ::nods:: Hi. [19:15] E> How are you? [19:15] CIC> ::lets a loud breath out through his nose in what could be interpreted as a sigh, leaning back in his chair and wondering why none of the science or engineering personell have tackled this problem in the past several months:: [19:15] <[CRXO_Tal]> ::flicks her eyes over to Ensign Ricky:: I didn't really expect any trouble. However, I appreciate your efforts at surveillance of the area. [19:15] I value your friendship, Maiko. I don't want to blow it. [19:15] <[Savant]> ::Savants' voice hung behind Reed, even though there were no sound projectors in the fourth chamber that could be accounted for:: How is he doing, Doctor? [19:16] E> Well a bit tired but I'm doing ok. you? [19:16] CIC> ::glances over at Ironside:: Something wrong, Jeremy? [19:16] Good to hear sir. ::smiles:: I'll see you later, got some other things I need to take care of. [19:16] M> ::walks out and takes care of a patient with a headache, pressing a hypospray to the woman's neck:: [19:16] E> Do you need some time off? [19:16] ::needs something else to focus his thoughts on, and moves to the Science station, giving Brooks a nod:: Lieutenant... ::grinning loosely:: [19:17] ::smiles back:: I'm glad you're on our side, Lieutenant. [19:17] E> Not really I wouldn't be able to relax anyway. [19:17] <[CRDR_Reed]> ::nods slowly to himself then turns to Savant and Tal:: It's working. His neurotransmitter levels are beginning to stabilize without external stimulation and his pain receptors are beginning to report a reduced stimulation level. It's slow going, though. [19:17] ::looks up from her display:: Ohh, Captain, hello. [19:17] E> Something on your mind? [19:17] CIC> Yes. ::leans forward again and makes a couple of more alterations:: [19:17] <[CRXO_Tal]> ::nods:: [19:17] <[Savant]> I'm relieved. Do you have any projections as to when he's going to be awake? [19:17] <[CRXO_Tal]> ::hears something that sounds like Shar's voice on her communicator:: [19:17] Q> ::taps a few buttons and runs his hand through his hair, letting out a sigh as he continues:: ((Man, there's a lot of stuff here!)) [19:18] ::looks around:: er-sav? [19:18] <[CRXO_Tal]> +taps+ One moment, Lieutenant. [19:18] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:18] CIC> ::stares over at him for a few more seconds, wondering if he was going to elaborate:: [19:18] E> Kinda. I miss my home... not that I have anyone left there anyway.. [19:18] =.\ction= Shar's communication is routed to a transmitter near the edge of the Fourth Chamber barrier, and then retransmitted using light- speed radio waves across the Fourth Chamber. (Since subspace and the ansible don't work in the Fourth Chamber...) [19:18] <[Savant]> ::Beside Tlaloco:: Yes? [19:18] <[CRDR_Reed]> ::looks uneasily around the cavernous chamber:: This isn't a permanent solution, though. Even if he ends up being fully healed by spending time in here, he won't be able to leave again until this Watcher effect is turned off. [19:18] Have you been disturbed by Paqui lately? [19:18] E> I understand. If there's anything I can do for you let me know. I'm here for you. [19:18] ::to Brooks:: I don't suppose we've managed to gain any further insight into Xanadu since our visit from....Olmy. Have we? [19:19] <[Savant]> ::Again, to Tlaloco:: He's been blissfully quiet as of late. [19:19] <[CRDR_Reed]> Savant, does Ironside have any actual contact with the Watchers? [19:19] <[CRXO_Tal]> Is there something we can do to help... flip the off switch? [19:19] E> ::nods:: So what needs work since we finished repair. ::smile:: [19:19] Well, he just said his first words. I'm letting him play inside the tricorders. [19:19] Q> ::wonders why the signal is so poor, but waits patiently:: [19:19] ::heads aft and enters the turbolift:: [19:19] <[Savant]> It'll buy you time though, Alec. All we need is some time to find out what's going on. [19:19] CIC> ::looks back at Drexler, wondering if he need's to elaborate beyond the display of false matter calculations and the simulation of Coronado hanging above the holotank:: [19:20] E> ::returns the smile:: The only things left are the regular PM. [19:20] ::frowns:: I've been unable to access any meaningful information on him, personally. The translation project has continued on schedule, though, if that's what you mean. [19:20] Do we have any word on the admiral, Sav? [19:20] <[Savant]> ::To Tlaloco:: Not yet. He's still unconscious. [19:20] E> I see. Well I'll get to it then. [19:20] CIC> Why are you so obsessed with that? ::gestures to the holotank, and what appears to be some sort of simulation, one he's seen many times but never really looked at closely:: [19:20] Well, maybe the gods will help him. [19:20] =.\ction= On Ironside's hologram, the modified FM shields don't react fast enough: whatever the shields are supposed to be protecting Coronado against always gets through a few tenths of a second before the modified FM shields can come to bear on it. [19:20] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:21] Q> ::sips his coffee and reads some more, slowly making his way through the records:: [19:21] I'll convey the report to the captain. [19:21] ::pauses a bit, seeing some of the CIC out of the corner of her eye while waiting for the lift, and the simulation of Coronado:: [19:21] ::nods:: He is certainly another piece to the myserious puzzle that is this place. Not sure just how many pieces we have yet to uncover, however, I did find your report on the recent research mission into the Fourth Chamber rather interesting. [19:22] E> Sky take your time and don't over do it. [19:22] E> ::nods:: [19:22] E> ::go to a station and monitor the ship systems..:: [19:22] CIC> Olmy's picture of those rabid dogs has made me start wondering how exactly we're going to protect ourselves should a stray one happen into our own butcher shop. [19:22] <[Savant]> ::Still to Reed:: Not directly. They watch him, they don't generally react to him. Though, recently they have been. [19:22] E> Sky you got engineering, I'm heading to the bridge. [19:23] * LCdr_Dyson (Natty@host-66-81-212-172.rev.o1.com) has left #uss- coronado [19:23] E> ::nods:: [19:23] E> ::enters TL:: Bridge [19:23] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:23] ::busies himself at the sensors:: [19:23] CIC> ::ponders a moment:: Come up with a bigger dog? [19:23] <[CRDR_Reed]> +taps+ Reed to Ironside. [19:23] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:23] ::stands, observing for a bit, then enters the turbolift as it arrives:: [19:23] You should see what we've come up with since we've been back, ::motions anxiously towards a nearby PADD:: we've almost exhausted all the data we have on the subject. ::pauses:: I was rather hoping you might allow a trip down to the library,,, [19:23] CIC> Or maybe a lion. [19:23] TL> ::frowns, then orders the turbolifts to drop her off at the nearest free holodeck:: [19:24] CIC> ::smirks slightly:: I do believe you have your own research into that idea still on the table. Regarding the weapons implacements...? [19:24] Q> ::finishes his coffee and stands, stretching before walking to the replicator and dropping the cup in:: ((Now here is where I should write a letter home, if there was a 'home' to write to of course.)) [19:24] <[Savant]> CIC> ::Savants' hologram appears in the CIC, her hands steepled together:: [19:24] * [Savant] is now known as Savant [19:24] ::perks up and accepts the PADD, looking it over:: The Library? What did you heave in mind exactly? [19:24] CIC> +taps+ Ironside here. Go head, Doctor. [19:24] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:24] =.\ction= A wing of Banshees passes near Coro before heading for the First Chamber exit, apparently getting ready to start a patrol... [19:24] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:24] <[CRXO_Tal]> ::allows Savant and Reed their conversation while she watches the Admiral's still form:: [19:25] <[CRDR_Reed]> +taps+ General, what can you tell me about the Watchers? [19:25] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:25] <[CRDR_Reed]> ::glances over his not-tricorder readings again, nodding at the subtle but definite change:: [19:25] TL> ::enters the bridge [19:25] :: [19:25] *> ::walks up to the doors and enters the holodeck:: [19:25] ::looks generally bored at his station, being landed on Xanadu not providing much action... monitoring patrol reports and casting an eye to the data being relayed baack about the Admiral's condition:: [19:26] * Darkoven (~david@mail.blur.com) has left #uss-coronado [19:26] CIC> ::looks off in another direction for a moment, considering it:: Perhaps, but we aren't even sure how reliable the Jjaro weapons, or our engineered imitations, will handle them. [19:26] CIC> +taps+ That they're omnipotent, that they don't seem care much about what goes on in realspace, and that their influence permeates the galaxy, radiating from the centre. [19:26] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:26] ::to himself:: he also serves who sits and waits... [19:26] ::shrugs:: Some kind of dictionary, or a perhaps even one cross-referenced to another language. Or books, articles, pamphlets, anything which contains large amounts of text. [19:26] <[CRXO_Tal]> ::crouches down beside Lora Kor and fixes his obviously mussed hair, her dark green eyes probing and searching for some sign of reaction:: [19:26] CIC> +taps+ Beyond that, ::smirks:: they don't seem to like to chat. [19:26] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:26] Q> ::looks around his quarters and decides to head for 7th Heaven and see if his requisition came through yet:: [19:27] <[CRDR_Reed]> +taps+ How do they select who they affect? [19:27] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:27] More data retrieval attempts...::nods:: We seem to be doing more and more digging, don't we... [19:27] CIC> ::quips to Reeds' question:: By my best guess, shoe size. [19:27] CIC> +taps+ You've made an assumption, Doctor. There is no evidence to suggest they select those who are attuned to them. [19:27] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:27] <[CRXO_Tal]> ::frowns and sighs:: +taps+ Lt. Shar, go ahead. [19:27] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:27] :: takes the engineering station:: [19:27] Q> ::exits his quarters and heads for the turbolift:: [19:27] ::pulls his obsidian knife from its sash, and twirls it thoughtfully:: [19:28] CIC> ::to Drexler:: Perhaps, but we will never be sure if we don't try. [19:28] E> ::read all the available data on the power fluctuation over 2 days...:: [19:28] HD2> Computer, standard flight performance review program. Use sensor records from encounters with blue-spheres. [19:28] ::murmurs:: if they only spoke nahuatl. [19:28] Q> Finally ::his patience being put to the test:: +taps+ Commander I'd like to request be reinstated to full active duty now rather than later as originally ordered. I'm going "stir crazy" as humans say. [19:28] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:28] ::smiles very slightly:: There is just so much here to be explored... perhaps the largest archeological find in a century or more. [19:29] <[CRDR_Reed]> +taps+ And there's no way to communicate with them? [19:29] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:29] TL> ::steps inside:: Deck 7! [19:29] Olmy's visual communication device was something that piqued my interest greatly....but interpreting it is extremely problematic obvously. Perhaps there is something in the Great Library that could shed some light on the images... [19:29] CIC> +taps+ The only time we have communicated with The Watchers was on Lh'owon, and even then they were rather apathetic before S'buuth merged with them. [19:29] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:29] ::finds the todo list and gets back to work on some older work:: +taps+ Farley to Ironsides [19:29] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:30] HD> ::a miniature Coronado in space pops up, then is placed in a simulation of Xanadu:: Pause. ::frowns:: [19:30] CIC> +taps+ I can hear them, but not understand them. They do not respond if I attempt to speak with them. [19:30] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:30] ::here are the situations:: we are thousands of light years from home. We are inside a technology that is alien to us. [19:30] <[CRXO_Tal]> +taps+ You've been awake for roughly four and one half hours, Lieutenant, after having returned from a coma. I will allow you restricted duty starting with your next assigned shift, but I would suggest more time to make certain that you are fully recovered. [19:30] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:30] CIC> ::Savant sat down at her logistics terminal and placed her hands in her lap. The screen snapped to life and began its work on its own::: [19:30] TL> ::feels the lift stop and steps out when the doors open:: [19:30] CIC> +taps+ ::switches frequencies:: Ironside, go ahead. [19:30] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:30] <[CRDR_Reed]> +taps+ This might be a naive question, but what do they sound like? [19:30] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:30] ::looks down at her display, her forhead wrinkling:: It was a pictograph, I've heard? [19:30] Our admiral is restricted to the fourth chamber of this technology. [19:30] +taps+ I see you've been working on the new false matter sheilding. Do you have a few moments for me on it? [19:30] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:31] question number one: Who are our friends? [19:31] CIC> +taps+ Wait one, Commander. I'm currently on the other line. [19:31] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:31] number two: who are our enemies? [19:31] * [CRXO_Tal] traces her fingers along Lora Kor's face, pausing momentarily but significantly over the contact points for a mindmeld - though she refrains from following her impulses. [19:31] HD> ::using the arch controls, calls for a slight increase in scale:: [19:31] +taps+ ACK [19:31] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:32] Q> +taps+ With respect Commander the sooner I return to full active duty the sooner I will recover. The longer I sit around and do nothing the longer it will take. I will limit myself to the bridge and catching up on my reports if that will satisfy your orders. [19:32] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:32] *> ::walks down the corridor, nodding and smiling at the few crew that pass him:: [19:32] number three: what is our mission? [19:32] CIC> +taps+ ::to Reed:: Perhaps 'hear' is not the best term, Commander, but it's as close as I can describe. They are...a presence. One that I seem to notice around me, and that others do not. [19:32] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:32] ::Savant was only half paying attention to what she was doing... before long she found herself more and more distracted by what was going on in the fourth chamber. Wht her attention diverted she coudln't see within it.:: [19:32] ::nods:: We have most of the meeting on visual sensor logs...but they have yet to be interpreted....::brings up the file on the science console:: [19:32] HD> Resume playback. ::watches the fight, this time getting the third dimension to it rather than the flatvid playback on the PADD:: [19:32] ::opens his eyes and looks up:: Hello... Commander. [19:33] * RAGC_LoraKor is now known as [RAGC_LoraKor] [19:33] <[CRDR_Reed]> ::stops speaking for a moment and turns to Lora Kor:: Admiral. How do you feel? [19:33] ::waits on the bridge for Ironsides call back:: [19:33] <[CRXO_Tal]> ::Arches her eyebrows:: Welcome back, sir. [19:33] CIC> ::goes back to his report-writing, as Ironside deals with his fans:: [19:33] <[RAGC_LoraKor]> Like, if you will forgive the extremely bad joke, I were being watched. [19:33] ::looks over at Farley, nods:: [19:33] E> ::see where should he give more attention to and where he can let go...:: hum... ok. [19:33] CIC> ::The hologram stands:: I'm going to go check up on the Doctor and the Admiral. [19:34] <[RAGC_LoraKor]> ::glances up at Tal, then her hands:: Did you have something in mind to do with those, Commander? [19:34] ::turns to look at the display:: Everything we've gotten so far shows them to use a standard written language. It's very comlex, but still rather normal in design. [19:34] <[CRDR_Reed]> ::can't help but smirk:: +taps+ Very well, General. I may have further questions for you later. [19:34] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:34] <[CRXO_Tal]> ::stands and reaches a hand down to Lora Kor:: Only to aid you in your time of need, sir. [19:34] <[RAGC_LoraKor]> ::looks around, suddenly realizing he's not in Sickbay:: Where are we? [19:34] CIC> ::glances and nods at Savant:: +Taps+ Very well, Commander. [19:34] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:34] ::notices Tlaloco nodding:: Hello CR [19:34] <[CRXO_Tal]> Fourth Chamber, Admiral. [19:34] CIC> ::switches comm channels again:: +com+ Sorry Commander Farley, what was it I can help you with? [19:34] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:34] I haven't had time to congratulate you. [19:34] * Savant is now known as [CRS3_Savant] [19:35] * p1cy_Prentiss is now known as p1cy_Prentiss-7H [19:35] +taps+ I was wondering if you had sometime to go over this problem with the new false matter shielding. [19:35] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:35] <[RAGC_LoraKor]> ::nods slowly, his expression very distant for a moment:: [19:35] <[CRXO_Tal]> +taps+ Proceed, Lieutenant. And let the Captain know that the Admiral has regained consciousness. Away team out. [19:35] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:35] <[CRDR_Reed]> ::his conversation concluded, turns his attention to the Admiral:: Given your statement, I'm not sure of how much you're aware, but your condition is the result of the Watchers. You're in the fourth chamber to prevent their influence from affecting your host-symbiont communication. [19:35] HD> ::rubs her face, wondering if continually going over this data, trying to figure out a better way to pilot counter to the spheres' movements:: [19:35] <[CRS3_Savant]> ::Savant disappeared from the CIC and the program wended its way through the process of moving herself to the fourth chamber. She had figured out how to move her conscousness without having to physically walk her hologram along, but it was still an arduous and distracting process:: [19:35] CIC> +taps+ I've been working on a simulation for the past hour or so, if would like to join me in the CIC. [19:35] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:35] Q>+taps+ Thank you Commander. ::walks out his quarters and into a turbolift:: Bridge! [19:35] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:35] +taps+ Be right there. [19:35] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:35] Lieutenant...we obvously have a bit of downtime here...I am very much concerned for the Lora Kor's situation in the Fourth Chamber, but I can't be too much involved in that now...it's Doctor Reed's affair. Would you be interested in accopanying me on a small digging mission? [19:36] HD> ::wondering what she's missing, if she really is missing anything:: [19:36] ::gets up and heads for CIC:: [19:36] ::enters and looks around, then smiles as he sees some boxes sitting on the bartop and makes his way over:: ((Ah good! It's here!)) [19:36] +taps+ Captain Daren from Shar. [19:36] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:36] +taps+ Daren here.... [19:36] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:36] ::smiles:: I'd very much like that, Captain. [19:36] ::enters CIC:: [19:36] <[RAGC_LoraKor]> ::nods slowly:: Well, I don't have a headache, if that's any kind of diagnostic tool. ::starts to push himself up onto his elbows:: [19:36] <[CRDR_Reed]> ::lays a hand on Lora Kor's shoulder:: Take it easy, Admiral. [19:37] <[RAGC_LoraKor]> How long have I been out? [19:37] +taps+ Commander Tal has asked me to inform you that the Admiral has regained consciousness Sir. [19:37] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:37] ::hears the Captain:: do you require an escort Sir. I can have a Fire Team accompany you if you wish [19:37] CIC> ::heads for Ironsides location:: [19:37] thank the gods. [19:37] <[CRXO_Tal]> ::stares at Lora Kor with a distant and concerned expression:: [19:37] CIC> ::resets the FM simulation and runs it again, watching the power transmission across the grid as the shielding shifts to respond to new threats....too slowly, as normal:: [19:38] TL> ::exits the lift and walks out onto the bridge and looking around:: [19:38] <[CRS3_Savant]> ::Savant appeared in the fourth chamber slowly, and without the usual holographic shimmer. She seemed a ghostly image for awhile as her consciousness exherted itself into the visible light spectrum, from the digital world into the membrane of the real:: [19:38] ::notices shar:: [19:38] <[CRDR_Reed]> Several days, Admiral. Worry about it later. You need to regain your strength before you do anything strenuous, understand? [19:38] CIC> I might have a fix if it will work. [19:38] ::smiles:: I think a Fire Team would be a little much Colonel...I think Lieutenant Brook and I with a pair of phasers shall suffice... [19:38] <[RAGC_LoraKor]> Of course, Doctor, but it sounds like I've been taking it easy for several days. I'd say bed rest isn't what I need at this particular moment. [19:38] ::nods:: As you say Captain... ::turns back to his console:: [19:39] HD> ::sighs, uses the arch to have the computer analyze the flight profile and performance of the spheres - finding out it'll take some time:: [19:39] ::takes over at Tactical:: [19:39] CIC> ::pulls out a PADD with a few drawings on it plugs it into the computer to put on the consol:: [19:39] ::opens the first box and looks inside, pulls out a couple of bottles and looks at the labels:: ((Ah good! I can work on perfecting my new drink!)) ::starts setting the bottles on the shelves carefully, making sure they're all set in the proper places, labels facing out so they can be seen:: [19:39] <[RAGC_LoraKor]> ::successfully levers himself into a sitting-up position:: Anything of interest happened while I've been out? [19:39] CIC> ::smirks:: And I might have a weapon if it will fire, Commander. What do you propose? [19:39] +taps+ ::lets out a hearty sigh:: Glad to hear it Mr. Shar...do keep me informed, please... [19:39] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:39] <[CRDR_Reed]> You've been 'taking it easy' while under continuous influence of medical drugs and the harmful effects of interference from the Watchers. Doesn't count. [19:39] ::looks up with a slight grin:: Aye Captain. [19:39] <[CRS3_Savant]> ::She asserted herself fully, appearing beside Reed and Tal along with the Admiral:: Sorry to intrude. [19:39] CIC> ::points to the drawings:: These new EPS conduits might fix out problem. [19:40] ::gets Prescots attention again:: You can however take command of this ship in my abscence... ::turns to Brooks:: Gather what materials you'll be needing...we leave in ten minutes... [19:40] <[CRXO_Tal]> ::glances at Savant with something less than fondness but but not quite hostility:: [19:40] <[RAGC_LoraKor]> Well, I'm not going to take a nap, if that's what you're suggesting, Doctor. ::gives him an amused look, then turns to Savant:: Hello, Commander. You're looking extremely translucent today. [19:40] HD> ::clears the holodeck, then leaves, heading towards Seventh Heaven:: [19:40] CIC> New EPS conduits? ::crosses his arms:: Are you planning on installing new veins and arteries, Commander? [19:40] ::thoughtful:: Mr. Shar, who would you say the enemy is here? [19:41] ::looks up:: Commander? ::not understanding the question:: [19:41] CIC> They work like this. ::activates the drawings:: You see the power runs in a loop all the time. So that the power is where it is needed at all times. [19:41] I'll be ready, sir. ::ducks under the science console and opens a capartment:: [19:41] <[CRXO_Tal]> ::turns to Reed and lowers her voice:: Perhaps the Admiral would be up to a bit of a walk - stretch his legs, get used to being alive again? That sort of thing. [19:41] ::empties the first box and pops open the second one, his grin growing wider as he sees the contents and starts whistling that same catchy tune he seems to like:: [19:41] what are we defending ourselves from? [19:41] <[CRS3_Savant]> ::Savant glances back at Tal with far less ambivalence, and returns her attention back to the Admiral:: I've figured out how to assert myself in the fourth Chamber without having to physically travel here. It's not entirely a science yet, though, so i'm probably a little fuzzy. Or, see-through, you said? Really? that's interesting. [19:41] <[CRDR_Reed]> ::shakes his head:: Not at all, but you're not leaving the fourth chamber or assuming any official duties. Not until your host-symbiont communication conduit is fully restored. And even then I'm leery of letting you out of here. [19:42] ::shakes his head:: At the moment we aren't defending ourselves from anyone I'd say. But then I've only just been returned to active duty. [19:42] CIC> ::purses his lips:: I see. So instead of throttling the warp core up and down as needed with the power requirements, you're suggesting we produce more than is normally required and maintain a plasma flow in the EPS conduits even when the Power Taps are not drawing power. [19:42] 7H> ::strolls into the lounge, taking a seat at the bar:: [19:43] CIC> Sort of. When we will have need of these shields we power them up so that when they are activated, the power will already be there. [19:43] <[RAGC_LoraKor]> ::nods at Savant:: It suits you, somehow. ::turns to Reed:: I'm exiled? Exiled from M64? ::muses:: Safe from the Watchers only in the Fourth Chamber. That's ironic. [19:43] ::looks up and sees D`rall and nods:: Hi there! What can I get for you? [19:43] ::smiles:: It's been my experience that in order to anticipate danger, we need to know exactly what monsters are lurking under our bed. [19:43] <[CRXO_Tal]> ::arches her eyebrows:: Ironic in what way, sir? [19:43] <[CRS3_Savant]> ::she smiled a bit at the compliment, and asked in line with the Doctor's statement:: Would you like me to bring some of your personal things in? [19:44] ::grabs a tricorder and phaser from a locker in the hallway between the bridge and CIC, also grabs a pair of wrist beacons:: [19:44] 7H> ::wan smile:: Anything you recommend for clearing one's head. [19:44] CIC> ::hmms:: Will this put unnecessary stress on the warp core? In battle situations, we are normally drawing as much power as the warp core can produce - how are we going to maintain a flow in the conduits if we're drawing all the power for the rest of our systems? Are there others we can throttle down when we activate this shielding? [19:44] ::returns to the bridge and gets Brook's attention:: All set? I think we'll take the transporter... [19:44] ::removes a science field kit from storage area, then stands, turning around to get a phaser from the security locker:: [19:45] ::walks around the edge of the science console:: That suits me, fine. [19:45] ::stares at Tlaloco for a moment and wonders if the things he's heard are true:: I'd agree Commander but as I understnad things the only person having any problems at this moment is the Admiral and that may not be deliberate. [19:45] * LCen_Skylooker (~Lewis_T_S@Toronto-HSE-ppp3774783.sympatico.ca) Quit (Quit: Well got to go, when parents say they need help, saying no means disconnect!.. man!!!) [19:45] <[CRDR_Reed]> Excuse me a moment. Captain Daren will likely want to know your status. ::steps aside:: +taps+ Reed to Daren. [19:45] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:45] CIC> I take that these shields will be more powerful to keep the ship safer correct? [19:45] Clearing one's head eh? ::thinks a moment and then nods, smiling to himslef:: Coming right up! [19:45] Prescot, the ship is yours... [19:45] well, just thinking aloud. [19:45] CIC> ::nods:: That's what the math tells us. [19:45] 7H> ::amused look, wondering what this'll result in:: [19:45] ::enters TL:: Transporter Room 1 ::holds the door for Brooks:: +taps+ Daren here... [19:45] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:45] what is our objective here? [19:46] ::steps in behind Daren, double-checking the contents of the science kit:: [19:46] <[RAGC_LoraKor]> ::sits more fully upright, then nods to Savant:: Yes, I suppose I'm going to need... some things. [19:46] in fact, what is our large-scale objective? [19:46] CIC> The power that will be used when the shields are active will be put to good use, and the power that is not used will be cycled back to use elsewhere so no waste. [19:46] <[CRDR_Reed]> +taps+ Captain, Admiral Lora Kor is awake and recovering, though slowly. He is presently confined to the fourth chamber and I am barring him from duty for the time being. I felt you might want to be advised. [19:46] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:46] ::nods:: Nothing wrong with that Commander. As for our objective I'd have thought you'd know that more than I sir. As I said I'm still catching up on the reports of the past few weeks. [19:46] <[CRS3_Savant]> ::she nodded once:: I'll make sure... some ... things.. are brought in right away. ::She grinned:: [19:47] CIC> ::nods:: I understand that part, Commander, but at full battle status in the middle of a firefight, there won't be power that is not used. [19:47] ::nods and stands up:: Aye sir ::looks around at the ship docked and shrugs, figuring there could be more stressful times to command a ship... like during a scicen mission:: [19:47] ::turns to the counter, grabs a glass and starts picking up bottles, opening them and putting just the right amount of each before stirring it carefully and then dropping in some ice:: Here we are... [19:47] +taps+ Ah yes, indeed. I heard that he was up and about...so your theory regarding the fourth chamber seems to have panned out? [19:47] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:47] <[CRXO_Tal]> ::grimaces as she realized that she's been all but completely written off since the Admiral's awakening, her queries and concerns falling upon deaf ears:: [19:47] CIC> Will the regular shields be used when the false matter shielding is being used? [19:47] ::to Prescot:: sir, what would you say our objectives are here? [19:47] <[CRDR_Reed]> +taps+ For now, yes. I trust nothing to Xanadu magic, but for now, it's a temporary solution until we can figure something more permament out. [19:47] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:48] 7H> ::takes the drink and look at it questioningly:: What is it? [19:48] CIC> How much more power will the new FMS use then the old ones? [19:48] ::turns and sets it on the bar, the liquid is a light green in color and has a white froth on the top:: This is what I like to call a cobweb chaser. ::Smiles:: [19:48] CIC> Generally we keep it active, yes. False matter isn't foolproof - if the computer misses a calculation or gets overwhelmed, having a second line of defense often will keep the ship safe. [19:48] ::looks at Prescot and notices the change in rank:: Colonel? When did you get promoted? ::then adds:: Congratulations. [19:48] <[CRXO_Tal]> ::clears her throat:: Admiral, there is one thing of note since you've been out of action. [19:49] ::smirks at Shar:: A day or two ago, and thank you. [19:49] <[RAGC_LoraKor]> ::glances at Tal:: And it's ironic because I went to a great deal of trouble to open this facility to the public, Commander. And it looks as if it was a damned good thing I did. [19:49] 7H> ::wry grin:: I'm not gonna end up with my head so clear I'll we wandering dead drunk down the hall nude singing stuff from the Jaguar Jack Show, am I? [19:49] <[RAGC_LoraKor]> ::composes himself, then nods:: Go ahead. [19:49] TL> ::nods:: +taps+ Excellent work Doctor...keep me informed as to your progress. Lieutenant Brooks and I will be going on a bit of a field trip for the next few hours...to the Great Library. I wish you the best of luck...Daren out. [19:49] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:49] CIC> It uses about the same amount of power as the old system. [19:49] <[CRDR_Reed]> ::nods and turns back to Lora Kor, Tal, and Savant:: [19:49] ::nods:: Looks good on you sir. ::goes back to reviewing department reports and makes a mental note to have a nice long talk with Ensign Canterbury:: [19:50] colonel, sir. The reason that I ask is that well, if we don't define an objective, how do we know we've succeeded? If we don't define an enemy, how can we prepare a defense? [19:50] *> ::steps out into the corridor looking a bit relieved:: That's certainly good news...::finds the transporter room entrance:: [19:50] <[CRS3_Savant]> ::Savant catalogued a list of things to be brought in for Lora Kor and sent it off to Coronado for sorting and processing, letting the tail end of her program left on the ship deal with that part of it. It wasn't all that bright, but it was bright enough to deal with that sort of thing.:: [19:50] CIC> Then we are all set. We had enough power to run them and everything else so I don't think we'll have a problem. [19:50] ::chuckles:: Not with only one of those. Drink more at your own risk though. ::turns back to the box and pulls out an odd looking machine, carries it to the counter and sets in down gently:: [19:50] ::nods, following him:: It certainly is. [19:50] <[CRXO_Tal]> A being commonly known as a "boojum" made itself available to Coronado's upper management for a bit earlier today. I do not have the details of the meeting. ::glances at Savant sharply:: However, I'm certain the Admiral can access anything he needs in the future. [19:51] ::looks over at Tlaloco:: Our objectives? Mine is to make sure that my patrols report in any abnormalities... I believe that the Captain and the Commander are looking to stabilize the Admiral, whcih I believe has worked [19:51] 7H> ::takes an experimental sip of it:: [19:51] I meant long-term sir. [19:51] <[CRS3_Savant]> ::Savant grinned an amused grin at Tal's reaction and said nothing. She was suspecting Tal was still sore over not being privy to the meeting, but if she hadn't been invited it wasnt' her place to go spying.:: [19:51] ::spares a glance at Tlaloco and wonders if the man should even be in uniform, but keeps his thoughts to himself:: [19:51] CIC> ::nods, then crosses his arms again:: What if Coronado takes two hits in the same location? The first hit will draw the power from the...'battery loop'. Then we run into the same problem in getting the power back to that location again. ::frowns:: I suppose it is a tradeoff... [19:51] TR1> I hope something more permanent can be found, I'd hate to make the Fourth Chamber my home and I'm certain the Admiral would as well... [19:51] <[RAGC_LoraKor]> ::spins around in the bed, now completely sitting up:: A boojum? You mean a representative of the Nexus? ::looks at Savant:: [19:51] 7H> ::mouth flaps a bit, until finally a gasp makes it past her lips:: W... w... w.... [19:52] 7H> ::shakes her head, her hair flying a bit:: Whaaaaao...... ::gulps:: That stuff's gotta helluva kick to it. [19:52] <[CRDR_Reed]> ::takes a step forward, not entirely sure what he intends, but feeling the need to calm Lora Kor:: [19:52] CIC> ::has funny look:: BAttery loop? [19:52] TR1> ::to the transporter chief:: Two to the Alexandria Great Library...::steps up onto the pads:: [19:52] <[CRS3_Savant]> ::Savant nodded:: That's right. The Colonel's name is Olmy. [19:52] CIC> ::glances back to Farley and Ironside, kind of half-listening:: [19:52] ::turns around and looks at her, shaking his head and chuckling:: Well, you said you wanted to clear your head. That will definitely do it! [19:53] <[CRS3_Savant]> A very pleasant and friendly fellow, sadly not as informed about the Nexus as I would have liked, but very willing to talk. [19:53] TR1> Not meaning to intrude..but didn't the Doctor say something about everything working out once his connection to his symbiont is fixed? [19:53] CIC> ::chuckles:: Well, we're essentially using the entire EPS system as a big battery, are we not? [19:53] ::notes the addition of one Commander Marcy to the Admiral's staff and makes another note to have a talk with him about his previous position aboard Coronado:: [19:53] <[RAGC_LoraKor]> I'll need copies of the meeting records from that. Damn. [19:54] ::shrugs:: forgive me. Just basic first-year cadet questions. Just been my experience that those are the questions that keep the ship out of trouble. [19:54] ::blinks:: Long term sir? I was unware of any kind of long term plan except to discover the meaning behind Xanadu [19:54] <[CRS3_Savant]> I have them catalogued and ready for you whenever you like. Tehy're on the way here right now in fact. [19:54] <[CRDR_Reed]> ::looks between Savant and Lora Kor:: I realize I'm risking a hemorrhage, but Nexus? [19:54] TR1> I do believe that was the idea, yes...but I' sure they are still trying to figure out just what to make of all this first...the Admiral has only been awake a few minutes now... [19:54] 7H> ::looks at the glass, not sure whether or not she wants to finish it:: [19:54] <[CRXO_Tal]> ::turns to Reed and gives a "not now" gesture:: [19:54] <[CRS3_Savant]> ::She glances at Reed:: The people who control Xanadu and the realm beyond the barrier in the fourth chamber. [19:54] <[CRDR_Reed]> ::ignores Tal:: [19:54] TR1> ::steps onto the opposite pad:: Yes, of course. [19:54] CIC> Not really, it is just like using them regularly but with the difference of power always being there. [19:54] <[RAGC_LoraKor]> ::glances at Tal, again amused:: I take it you weren't invited, Commander. ::to Reed:: What the Jjaro apparently call themselves now, or their political system, I'm not sure which. They built this. ::indicates everything around them:: [19:55] <[CRDR_Reed]> ::glances around:: So in short, they're responsible for a good number of our problems. [19:55] <[CRS3_Savant]> It seems to me that it's their political system, Tebrun. [19:55] If you'll fogive me for saying so Commander, it is hard to plan long term in a galaxy as foreign to us as this one is. In order to learn about it we have to put ourselves in danger from time to time. [19:55] <[CRS3_Savant]> ::She smiled:: I'm sure that they have very good reason. [19:55] ::smiles:: Aww come on now, it won't hurt ya! [19:55] CIC> Yes, but if power is always there, it's functioning in the same basic manner as a....::smirks:: Nevermind. Draw up the proposal for Captain Daren and submit it to him. Tell him it has my approval. [19:56] CIC> It is, after all, his ship to play with. [19:56] TR1> ::looks to the Chief:: Energize.... [19:56] <[CRXO_Tal]> They could also provide us with a great deal of solutions to those porblems. ::casts a sidelong glance at Savant:: Assuming, of course, that we could properly access the City Central Memory properly. [19:56] =.\ction= Captain Daren and Lieutenant Brooks dematerialize from the Transporter pad.... [19:56] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:56] <[RAGC_LoraKor]> ::nods at Savant, then experimentally starts lowering his feet to the turf:: Seems likely. It was always authorization from the Nexus this and authorization from the Nexus that. [19:56] =.\ction= ....and rematerialize inside Xanadu's Great Library. [19:56] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:56] CIC> I know sometimes I confuse myself. Thank you sir. [19:56] 7H> Well, the clearer my head, the better I am I guess. ::downs the drink in one fell swoop, gagging slightly as the burning fire trails through her mouth and into her head:: [19:56] CIC> ::nods:: Thank you, Commander. [19:56] * CPCO_Daren is now known as {CPCO_Daren} [19:56] * LTSI_Brooks is now known as {LTSI_Brooks} [19:57] CIC> ::turns to head out of CIC:: [19:57] <[CRS3_Savant]> Colonel Olmy provided us with a request from the Nexus - we are to probe no further into the secrets of Xanadu, its control centre is not to be disturbed. [19:57] ::nods:: That's the spirt! Now, would you like to wash that down with something a bit cooler? [19:57] <{CPCO_Daren}> ::shines his beacon around the room:: Alright, let the digging begin... [19:57] yes it is difficult. There's an old earth saying. I believe it is from baseball. Don't let the ball play you. [19:57] =Description= The interior of the Great Library of Alexandria is, as always, a little anachronistic-looking. There are shelves and stacks, and books available here and there, as well as the inevitable video monitors and holographic projectors. It's a weird mish-mash of 500 years of library technology, apparently built to make a person of any technology level comfortable. [19:58] 7H> ::mouth gaping, nodnods:: [19:58] <{LTSI_Brooks}> ::looks around:: See anything that even remotely looks like the catalogue? [19:58] *> ::ENTERS TL:: [19:58] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:58] I am not familiar with that saying Commander but I understand its intent. Nevertheless it doesn't change my statement much. We are explorers after all. Exploring by its very nature is dangerous. [19:58] <[CRDR_Reed]> So...how do we talk to this Nexus and tell it to stop being a pain? [19:58] <{CPCO_Daren}> This I'm just realizing is my very first time here...::grins:: Always on the sidelines...kinda comes with that fourth pip... [19:59] <[CRXO_Tal]> ::licks her lips absently as she ponders this new information from Savant:: [19:59] ::looks at Loco for a moment:: Indeed... [19:59] <[CRS3_Savant]> ::Savant organized the transport of the Admiral's more immediate effects into containers and then into a transporter room along with one of her Logistics orderlies:: [19:59] True. It's probably nothing. My hackles are up for some reason. It's too quiet. [19:59] <[CRS3_Savant]> ::She grinned:: In short, the Colonel told us that he would be in contact if it is going to be required. [19:59] <[RAGC_LoraKor]> ::nods slowly:: Sounds like a past due request, actually. We've probably been a little too curious for our own good. Any threats in his bearing? How did this Olmy carry himself? ::tests his feet out a little experimentally, as if for the first time:: [20:00] TL> 7th heaven [20:00] <{CPCO_Daren}> I would think if there was going to be something to make sense of all this, it would be in one of these video consoles...they're like computers, aren't they? ::steps up to one:: [20:00] ::takes her empty glass and sets it in the sink for washing later then picks up another and makes another concoction, this time made with sherbet, and sets it in front of her neatly on a napkin:: There ya go. That that on for size. It's called a grasshopper, and it's cool like a spring breeze. ::winks:: [20:00] CIC> ::watches Farley leave, remaining quiet, looking back ato Ironside to gauge his expression:: [20:00] <[RAGC_LoraKor]> Don't call us, we'll call you, eh? [20:00] ::nods:: You may be just worried about the Admiral. After all many of this ships crew served under him when he was her Captain did they not? [20:00] <[CRS3_Savant]> He was very friendly and open, and quite polite. Almost doting, I'd say. But he was only a soldier carrying out an order, he hadn't much to tell us. He was willing to answer our questions, however. [20:00] Yes, I had that honor. [20:00] <[RAGC_LoraKor]> I'll say this for them: they're consistent. ::walks around a bit:: [20:00] <[CRXO_Tal]> ::mutters, not the least bit amused:: So it would seem. [20:00] TL> ::enters hallway to 7th heaven:: [20:00] <[CRS3_Savant]> How are you feeling, have your balance back? [20:01] He took me in when no other ship would have me. [20:01] 7H> ::sighs in relief as she tries it:: Much better... [20:01] <[CRDR_Reed]> ::surreptitiously scans Lora Kor, checking his various vitals:: [20:01] CIC> Well that is certainly a load off my mind. ::looks over the completed simulation:: [20:01] restored my rank- I owe that man a great deal. [20:01] <{LTSI_Brooks}> ::nods absently, looking at the terminals as well:: Let's see here... ::looks over the controls, referencing them against information of a PADD, then reaches down and hits the one the buttons:: [20:01] CIC> ::runs the new simulation with the adjustments Farley has made to the EPS system:: [20:01] ::smiles:: Zachery Prentiss will never steer you wrong. Remember that. ::turns back to unpacking his next box:: [20:02] <[CRXO_Tal]> ::looks up as Lora Kor walks around:: This... Olmy... had a companion with him. A large creature identified only as being a... Frant. [20:02] he even lifted the ban they placed on me against practicing medicine. [20:02] 7H> ::enters and looks for a seat:: [20:02] ::nods:: As do many here. I unfortunately did not have that honor but he is a good leader. ::signs off on a couple of typical reports while he talks:: [20:02] <[CRS3_Savant]> CIC> ::Savant frowns and lifts up her hand to examine it, squinting:: huh. Oh, yes the Frant was a rather sarcastic and quite humorous fellow. [20:02] 7H> ::chuckles, continuing to peck at the concoction:: [20:02] <[CRS3_Savant]> I wish he had been able to stay longer. [20:02] If I had been CO, I wouldn't have been so forgiving. [20:03] ::looks up as Farley enters and walks over to him:: Good day sir. Can I get you something? [20:03] 7H> ::finds a seat and heads to it:: I'll take a drink thanks. [20:03] CIC> ::nods slowly, looking rather distracted:: [20:03] <{CPCO_Daren}> ::decides to hold off a bit, letting the Science Officer work:: [20:03] <[CRDR_Reed]> ::blinks:: What the hell is a Frant? [20:03] <[RAGC_LoraKor]> A Frant? What'd it look like? ::walks around more or less normally, flexing his knees now and then:: [20:03] ::nods:: Any particular kind or do you feel like living dangerously? [20:04] ::sits down in the Captains chair and looks over the incomming status reports and what not:: [20:04] <[CRXO_Tal]> ::turns to Reed:: If we knew that, we might know the answers to everything. [20:04] the chair suits you, colonel. [20:04] 7H> ::smiles:: Suprise me. [20:04] ::nods:: Well Captain Daren seem to trust you. You are still a department head so he must trust the Admiral's faith in you. ::surprised he is talking so much:: [20:04] <{CPCO_Daren}> ::pulls a small book off a nearby shelf, opening it:: [20:04] 7H> ::grin:: You might not wanna say that sir, he's got quite a few surprises under his belt. [20:04] <[CRS3_Savant]> It was a mammal, canine in appearance. Perhaps related to the denizens of Micropolis. Tehy didn't speak and he communicated through a holographic projector. I guess that's why i got along with him so well, we have the same mode of communication. [20:05] ::snorts:: Id have Majors and Captains telling me I couldnt go down to fight... Maybe after Ive aged another twenty or thirty years [20:05] <{LTSI_Brooks}> ::reads through the information which appears on the screen:: This does appear to be an access terminal... [20:05] <[CRXO_Tal]> ::snorts:: [20:05] =.\ction= The terminal comes to life under Brooks's fingers. A voice sounds over her head. "Federation standard, circa 2372. Accessing." A moment later, the monitor fills. Conveniently, it's displaying an index. [20:05] <[CRS3_Savant]> ::She cocked an eyebrow at Tal's distainful snort:: [20:05] ::shakes his head:: I still have alot to prove. Do you know how difficult it is to convince people you're not crazy? [20:05] 7H> ::turns and heads to D'rall's table:: Hello D'rall. Did he surprise you? [20:05] <[CRDR_Reed]> ::imagines a holo-dog, slightly perplexed and slightly amused:: [20:05] <[CRXO_Tal]> ::glances at Savant:: Sorry. The dust here must be affecting my allergies. [20:06] <[CRS3_Savant]> Really? Perhaps I can recommend some good antihistamines. [20:06] <[CRDR_Reed]> ::looks towards Tal:: You don't have any. [20:06] 7H> ::mind if I sit with you? [20:06] <{LTSI_Brooks}> ::smiles:: Ahh, there we go. ::scans the index, looking for anything promising:: [20:06] <[CRS3_Savant]> ::grins at the Doctor:: that's beside the point. [20:06] <{CPCO_Daren}> ::drops the book and steps closer to the terminal:: Indeed...::looking it over:: [20:06] ::looks at Prescot:: Command getting to you Colonel? I know senior Marines have more reports to do than battles to engage in. Even when I was a Marine Flight Leader I felt I did more reports than actual flying. [20:06] 7H> ::shakes head slightly, perched next to the bar:: Surprise, no. Gave me something fit to clear an orbital shuttle's lower hull and my brain, yes [20:06] CIC> ::runs through several different scenarios, noting that two minor hits to the same location don't appear to be a problem, but two major hits would be:: [20:06] <[CRXO_Tal]> Doctor Reed, could you do me a favor? [20:06] <[RAGC_LoraKor]> ::nods:: Anyone try looking it up in the Library? ::turns to Reed:: Congratulations, Doctor. I seem to be back to normal. [20:06] ::nods:: If you say so. Be right back. ::strides behind the bar, picks up a glass and starts mixing another drink, whistling as he does so, then holding it up to the light to check it's color before nodding with satisfaction, then pouring it in a dark blue mug:: [20:06] or for that matter, that you're not a traitor? [20:07] CIC> ::brings up a statistical log to reference how many times in Coronado's service, she's been hit in the same location by two major hits, one right after the other:: [20:07] <{LTSI_Brooks}> ::stops, then turns to look at Daren:: Wait...did it say 2372? [20:07] <[CRS3_Savant]> ::The orderly on Coronado had finally transported down ontot he surface, and was busy loading the Containers full of Savants' requests into a vehicle to bring into the fourth chamber:: [20:07] <[CRS3_Savant]> I've een a little preoccupied lately, Tebrun. [20:07] <[CRDR_Reed]> ::nods at the Admiral:: Seem to be, yes. You're not. ::smirks, crossing his arms:: You're still quarantined. ::turns to Tal:: Is this rhetorical? [20:07] <{CPCO_Daren}> ::looks confused, not sure how he could have missed it:: Uhm yes...but that would be...the past. [20:08] ::nods at Tlaloco:: I used to hear stories about the crazy traitor on the bridge from other marines and even various crewmen. You don't seem crazy to me Sir. As for being a traitor, if that were true you wouldn't be here sir. [20:08] 7H> I've been driving myself nuts going over the flight records trying to find some loophole, some limitation to the flight performance of those damned Fleas... ::finishes the grasshopper:: Finally must have cramped a brain muscle or somethin'. [20:08] <[CRXO_Tal]> ::snorts again and gives Reed the "go to hell" look:: [20:08] <{LTSI_Brooks}> One would hope so... [20:08] 7H> ::takes the seat and puts the PADDS down i'm holding:: [20:08] ::smirks:: It doesnt help that there seems to be no more battles to fight. At least at the moment we are not fighting for our lives with a race that is technologically superior in many ways. Given the history of M64 however Im sure something will come along that will demand our extinction soon enough. [20:08] ::walks back over to Farley and D`rall and sets the blue mug down with a grin:: Try that. It's called a Blue Lagoon. Calm and beautiful on the surface, but who knows what's hidden underneath eh? [20:08] CIC> ::notes that there haven't been any such occurrences during the Pfhor war, but there were several incidences when dealing with Traxati probes, small fighters, or other multiple small attackers:: [20:08] 7H> Loophole? [20:09] <[RAGC_LoraKor]> ::shrugs at Reed:: No argument, Doctor. I'm in no hurry to go back to having headaches, though being limited to Xanadu's location could prove somewhat... limiting. [20:09] <{LTSI_Brooks}> Maybe there's something here on that.. ::keys through the index for the selected date:: [20:09] 7H> ::looks up:: Thank you ::takes the mug and smells it:: [20:09] ::laughs:: that's the point. I wasn't here. I was replaced by a genetically engineered s'pht who essentially became tlaloco for two long years. [20:09] ::nods:: Agreed Colonel. You and I make a pretty good team coordinating the defense and offense of this ships assets so I think we'll be ok. ::offers a slight smile:: [20:09] <[RAGC_LoraKor]> Almost holographic. ::gives Savant an amused look:: You'll have to build me an android body. [20:09] 7H> ::nods:: Every spacegoing craft I've ever seen has had its performance barrier... not usually what the designers say it is either, but it's there. [20:09] <{CPCO_Daren}> ::grins:: What's in the index? If it is of the past, maybe it's some kind of historical record, but why would it be out of date? [20:09] not everyone believes that the other tlaloco was a duplicate. [20:10]