[19:01] where is the flaming Canadian ball of fury or something... ;) [19:01] <[Sieven_Drexler]> Ross, you're gonna catch up to him ;) [19:01] * Yeoman_Pierce is now known as Obs_Santiago [19:01] Probably crying in his beer about the leafs losing to the islanders. [19:01] <[CRXO_Tal]> Fraser is missing? Does this mean that Ross will take back his crown? [19:01] <[Sieven_Drexler]> Ties, I think. [19:02] * Savant is now known as CRS3_Savant [19:02] <[Sieven_Drexler]> But fails to overtake. [19:02] aye, Tied [19:02] "In the event that Fraser is unable to complete the duties of Miss Americoro, ..." [19:02] <[CRXO_Tal]> LOL [19:02] LOL! [19:02] Fraser said he's going to be late. Someone scheduled him from 30 minutes before his last class ends to 30 minutes after Coro starts. [19:02] LOL [19:02] <[CRDR_Reed]> CQ! [19:02] Indeed, lol [19:03] Seriously, we're missing Fraser, rev, and Dolin. [19:03] * Jester sets mode: -v McC|Lurk [19:03] I have a hard time picturing Michael Ironsides in an evening gown with wearing the "MISS AMERICORO" sash [19:03] GOOD. [19:03] Like I needed that mental image..... [19:03] omg! mental image... and death! [19:03] ::dies:: [19:03] <[Sieven_Drexler]> witha tiara on the bald head. [19:03] hehehe [19:03] Course i's even worse picturing Fras in the same getup.... [19:04] ::wakes up, then dies again:: [19:04] LOL! [19:04] <[CRXO_Tal]> I knew we couldn't get Marcy back without someone dying.... [19:04] With sunglasses on no less :) [19:04] marcy, i don't think people just wake up from dying [19:04] LOL! [19:04] For my purposes, Fraser showing up 30 minutes late is just as good as him not being here, though, 'cause you only get credit for attending a full sim if you're not 30 minutes late. ;) [19:04] And a cigar. :) [19:04] ::wakes up:: I'm special! ::dies:: [19:04] With that in mind, let's get that 30 minute timer started... oh... now. ;) [19:04] ::falls over laughing:: [19:04] * Jester is now known as RAGC_LoraKor [19:04] Yeah you're special alright! [19:05] ::nudges the Captain:: Whenever you're ready, Captain. ;) [19:05] ::attn:: [19:05] LCARS, let's do the thang... [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] ::Wakes up and snaps to attention:: [19:05] <[Sieven_Drexler]> ::attn:: [19:05] <[CPco_Bentall]> ::attn:: [19:05] ::attn:: [19:05] ::attn:: [19:05] ::attn:: [19:05] ::attn:: [19:05] ::attn:: [19:05] ::attn:: [19:05] ::attn:: [19:05] * [CRXO_Tal] snaps to attention. [19:05] ::attn:: [19:05] ::attn:: [19:05] ::attn, damn enter key:: [19:05] ::Attn:: [19:05] <[CRDR_Reed]> ::attn:: [19:06] * CRS3_Savant is now known as [CRS3_Savant] [19:06] Welcome, everyone! :) Tonight's one of those A-B plot sims that Coro used to be famous for, heh. Been a while since we did one, though, so I'm gonna hope we remember. [19:06] Will all those remaining at Xanadu (zhian'tara) follow Savant's excellent example and put your nicks in [ ]? [19:06] While you do, here's the briefing: [19:06] =Sim Briefing!= Please type "ack" after you've read it... [19:06] Stardate 240310.20: "Silhouette", Part 2, by Jester. [19:06] SUMMARY: What the Hell is a Frant? (I tried to resist... no, actually, I didn't.) [19:07] Coronado's repairs have been completed and the frigate has spent the past couple of days on a combination mission: mapping the route to Grid 032, where Lieutenant Brooks has determined that Coro will find the Frant homeworld. A Frant accompanied Olmy aboard Coro when he visited her. [19:07] * CLBC_Prescot is now known as [CLBC_Prescot] [19:07] Olmy, of course, is a representative of either the Nexus or the Hexamon (and possibly both), one of which is what we believe is what the Jjaro now call themselves. Olmy's Frant was about the size of a large dog, obviously intelligent and sentient, and possibly telekinetic as well. [19:07] While Coro meets the Frants, Rear Admiral Lora Kor has initiated the zhian'tara, a Trill ritual in which a symbiont's current host meets and talks to all of its former hosts. In particular, Tebrun wants to talk to Belar, a former host that might have some clues as to the Admiral's problem. [19:07] Briefing complete. [19:07] ack [19:07] * [CRXO_Tal] acknowledges with a salute. [19:07] ack [19:07] * RAGC_LoraKor is now known as [RAGC_LoraKor] [19:07] <[Sieven_Drexler]> ack [19:07] <[CRDR_Reed]> ack [19:07] <[CPco_Bentall]> ack [19:07] ack! [19:07] ack [19:07] <[CLBC_Prescot]> ack [19:07] <[CRS3_Savant]> ackety ack [19:07] Acknowledged. [19:07] ack [19:07] ack [19:08] ack [19:08] * CRS2_Marcy is now known as [CRS2_Marcy] [19:08] <[RAGC_LoraKor]> Other than the set-up, I'm hoping this is a pretty straightforward one. Any questions before we roll? [19:08] ::raises hand:: [19:08] <[RAGC_LoraKor]> Lieutenant? [19:09] Just how far "off the beaten path" are we going into Grid 32? I noticed there's only one star we have on records at the moment there, just a tiny corner of it showing :) [19:09] Halfway, 3/4rds, ? [19:09] <[RAGC_LoraKor]> ::nods:: I haven't decided, and I'm not even sure if it's my place to decide. I very well might let the spin-offs to Coro decide exactly where the Frant homeworld is. [19:10] <[CPco_Bentall]> ::grins:: [19:10] <[RAGC_LoraKor]> So, I'll just use the Kirk line: "Thataway." [19:10] * Fraser (~fdeziel@CPE00207800d5fc-CM.cpe.net.cable.rogers.com) has joined #uss-coronado [19:10] * CoroLCARS sets mode: +o Fraser [19:10] <[RAGC_LoraKor]> Doh. Ah well. ;) [19:10] <[CRS2_Marcy]> Bout time.. =P [19:10] * Fraser is now known as BGDC_Ironside [19:10] * BGDC_Ironside is now known as [BGDC_Ironside] [19:10] ::chipper grin:: "Thataway" it is. :) [19:10] <[RAGC_LoraKor]> Any other questions? [19:10] Going berserk is a crime, right? [19:10] <[RAGC_LoraKor]> Generally, yes. :P [19:11] Just checking. =P [19:11] ::chuckles:: [19:11] <[CRXO_Tal]> ::whistles innocently:: [19:11] <[RAGC_LoraKor]> Heh. Anyone else? [19:11] <[RAGC_LoraKor]> Right. Sim time. :) [19:11] =.\= =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= SIM START =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= =.\= [19:11] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:12] <[CPco_Bentall]> ::exits the shuttle in the 3rd Chamber and looks around, not having been to Xanadu before:: [19:12] ::on the bridge, having been there for a while co- ordinating with science to work on mapping out a suitable course to the Frant homeworld:: [19:12] S> ::leans back in the chair behind the desk, quietly reading a report:: [19:12] <[CRS3_Savant]> X4> ::Savant was in attendance int he Fourth Chamber of Xanadu. She didn't much like being separated from her wide Ansible network, but she considered this a worthwhile cause:: [19:12] ::on the bridge at Tactical:: +taps+ Ensign Canterbury from Shar [19:12] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:12] *> ::checks on the progress of the new EPS line teams:: [19:12] * [CRXO_Tal] sits serenly off by herself in a medative posture, her eyes half-lidded and her lips trembling slightly as she mutters inaudible words. [19:12] =.\ction= Coronado is on final approach to the multi-star system indicated as home to the Frant homeworld in the Alexandria Library database. The trip has been a slow one, as Coro has had to pause frequently for LORASON scans of the area and to avoid drifting rock debris, which is quite common in this part of M64. [19:12] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:12] ::still on a console working up on some stuff..:: [19:13] <[CLBC_Prescot]> X4> ::fiddles with a PADD he has in his left hand, a Camelynian hypospray in his right, looking around at the others preparing for the cerimony:: [19:13] ::steps out of the Ready Room and to the center of the bridge:: Helm, status report? [19:13] ::yawns, a bit tired from a long stretch:: [19:13] *> ::walks along on his way to a lift, studying a PADD as he does so:: [19:13] <[BGDC_Ironside]> ::stands leaning against a tree, arms crossed in front of his chest:: [19:13] <[CRS2_Marcy]> ::hums a bit and looks around:: [19:13] TL> ::steps inside:: Cargo bay 3. [19:14] ::cracks her knuckles, checking on the board:: We'll be exiting slipstream in 10 minutes sir. [19:14] <[CPco_Bentall]> ::spots the General and crosses the distance between them:: General. Been awhile. [19:14] <[CRS3_Savant]> ::Savant seemed a little bit nervous, all in all. She didn't like the fact that the Admiral had to go through this process.:: [19:14] <[Sieven_Drexler]> ::walks back up the slope from the riverbank, barefoot, looking as calm as ever:: [19:14] =.\ction= The Frant homeworld's central star is a yellow giant, with two other stars (orange and brown dwarf, respectively) in close proximity. There are 5 planets in the system, plus at least 4 orbits filled with asteroid debris, indicating either failed or former planets. [19:14] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:15] S> ::sits back and sighs:: [19:15] E> ::get some system status data..:: [19:15] <[BGDC_Ironside]> ::doesn't seem to notice Bentall for a second, his mind pre-occupied with the lack of presence of The Watchers:: [19:15] <[RAGC_LoraKor]> X4> ::exits his shelter, looking reasonably cheerful for a change:: [19:15] ::nods and silently takes the Command Chair, gettins a close look at the system on sensors:: Lieutenat Brooks, what do you make of the system thus far? [19:15] <[BGDC_Ironside]> ::starts slightly:: Oh, sorry Captain. Yes, it has been. [19:15] ::yawns again, this time muffling it behind a closed fist, then settles into working out the exunt equations:: [19:15] ::shifts through the astronomical data coming in on the system, looking for anything particularly interesting:: [19:15] TL> ::steps out and walks along, heading for the cargo bay:: [19:15] <[CLBC_Prescot]> ::wonders when this shin dig will be starting, looking around for the Admiral... spotting him and walking over towards him:: [19:15] <[CRXO_Tal]> ::stands, smoothing the black ceremonial robe worn over her Starfleet uniform's inner tunic:: [19:15] S> ::wishes he could ignore the comm, but finally taps the button:: +taps+ Afternoon. [19:15] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:15] <[CPco_Bentall]> ::shakes his head:: How's the desk job suiting you? [19:16] <[CRS2_Marcy]> Savant, something troubling you? [19:16] <[CRXO_Tal]> ::takes a deep breath and heads back for the Admiral's shelter:: [19:16] ::shakes his head in annoyance:: +taps+ Where are you Ensign? [19:16] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:16] <[CRS3_Savant]> X4> ::Savant looked up as if she were startled - she wasn't used to people milling about without her awareness:: Huh? Oh, hello Mr Marcy. Not at all. [19:16] ::looks up:: Everything seems to be as expected, sir. Rather eccentric system, but we already know that. [19:16] <[BGDC_Ironside]> ::snorts slightly:: Let's just say I need to get it tailored. [19:17] ::lays in the requisite settings on the nav board, their ETA sliding up to 6 minutes [19:17] S> +taps+ Security Office. And busy. Get to the point. Please. ::continues trying to concentrate on the report:: [19:17] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:17] <[CLBC_Prescot]> ::clears his throat as he appraches Lora Kor:: Admiral Sir. Will we be starting the cerimony soon? [19:17] CB3> ::steps in and looks around, scanning the different containers for the ones he's looking for:: [19:17] <[CRS2_Marcy]> ::notes she was startled:: Something on your mind you then? [19:17] <[CPco_Bentall]> ::smiles:: Understood. I'll be glad when Athena's built and I can actually get back in the command chair. Desks are not starships. [19:17] <[CRS2_Marcy]> <> [19:17] ::nods, looking around the room:: Alright...this should be a rather interesting first contact...anyone have any suggestions for how best to proceed? [19:17] <[RAGC_LoraKor]> ::nods at Prescot, then at the others:: Good morning, everyone, and thank you for agreeing to participate in this. [19:17] <[BGDC_Ironside]> Nor are they battlefields, but we must serve where we are necessary, I suppose. ::turns his attention to the Admiral and pushes off the tree:: [19:17] <[CRXO_Tal]> ::brushes her long black hair back over her delicately pointed ears and tries to maintain a focuses mindset as she approaches just in time to hear the Admiral speak:: [19:18] +taps+ Watch your tone Ensign. Stay put until I come get you. ::looks at the Captain:: [19:18] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:18] <[Sieven_Drexler]> ::joins the others finally, taking a seat on the ground:: [19:18] <[CLBC_Prescot]> ::pulls out the hypospray and rolls up his sleeve, injecting the syrum into his arm:: [19:18] ::turns to catch Daren's eye with a smirk:: Well, I think phasers are definitely a BAD idea given what happened on Micropolis... [19:18] E> ::put the date into his padd.. and head to the CEO Office:: [19:18] <[RAGC_LoraKor]> X4> As I've told each of you separately, you are the people in M64 who are my closest companions. Being a Captain, and later an Admiral, has not allowed me many friends. But what friends I do have are either here, or separated from us by duty. [19:18] S> ::shrugs half-heartedly and keeps looking at the report on the screen:: [19:18] <[CRS3_Savant]> ::Savant sticks close to the others:: I don't know how helpful I can be with this. Should I just watch over here? [19:18] <[CLBC_Prescot]> ::steps back from the admiral and moves to the crowd, rolling his sleeve back down and gripping the hypospray:: [19:19] <[CPco_Bentall]> ::nods and turns his attention to the Admiral, his friend, and always his Captain:: [19:19] TL> ::heading for main engineering:: [19:19] ::frowns:: Concetrate more on the slipstream corridor please Ms. D'rall and less on the obvious... [19:19] CB3> ::finds what he's looking for and pulls over a hovercart, then starts loading the containers on it:: [19:19] M> ::walks into main sickbay and taps into a console while holding a cup of coffee in her hand:: [19:19] ::grins, turning back to her board:: You've got 4 minutes to decide on the policy sir. [19:19] <[CRXO_Tal]> ::takes note of the Bentall replica and stiffens slightly before forcing herself to relax:: [19:19] S> mctc_Yurilova> ::glances back at Canterbury, a little surprised at his lack of seriousness, then resumes working at the wall station:: [19:19] Sir, the Frants opperate in a hive-mind fashion, and as such it might be rather difficult to find one who is in charge, if such a frant exists at all. [19:19] <[RAGC_LoraKor]> X4> Each of you has also agreed separately to embody one of my former hosts. General Ironside will embody Varani Kor, my most recent host. Before Varani was Lonara, whom Captain Bentall has agreed to embody. [19:20] <[CPco_Bentall]> ::notes Tal stiffen and frowns but says nothing and just nods at the Admiral with a slight smile:: [19:20] E> ::get near the office.. but no Farley...:: [19:20] ::nods at Brooks:: I've been thinking about that as well. Wondering if their hive mind is similar in structure to the borgs or not... [19:20] <[RAGC_LoraKor]> X4> Before Lonara was Dosim, whom Commander Drexler will host. Before Dosim, Belar... whom Colonel Presoct has thoughtfully agreed to host. [19:20] <[Sieven_Drexler]> ::looks at the two men mentioned, nodding:: [19:20] <[Sieven_Drexler]> ::nods as his name is mentioned:: [19:20] TL> ::enters engineering heading to the office:: [19:20] <[CRS2_Marcy]> ::nods:: [19:20] <[BGDC_Ironside]> ::nods, not entirely sure about this whole 'being embodied by a woman' thing:: [19:21] <[CRXO_Tal]> ::frowns at the mention of the self-serving Belar being placed within the dangerous mind and body of Prescot:: [19:21] <[CLBC_Prescot]> ::nods slightly at the mention of his host:: [19:21] ::smiles at D'rall:: When we break slipsteam...casually fly us into the system and we'll begin there... [19:21] E> ::turn around and heads back to the console... thought... he see Farley...:: Cmdr. [19:21] <[RAGC_LoraKor]> X4> Before Belar was Yolad, whom Commander Marcy has agreed to host. And finally, my first host, Timor, will be hosted by Commander Ma'Aru. ::nods at Ma'Aru, standing a little ways off:: Thank you in particular to you and Captain Bentall, for coming on such short notice. [19:21] CB3> ::finishes loading the hovercart and leaves the cargo bay, pulling it behind him carefully, avoiding the crates around him:: [19:21] <[CPco_Bentall]> Of course Admiral. You'd do the same for me. ::smiles:: [19:21] * [CRco_Ma`Aru] (~kari@132.170.33.92) has joined #uss-coronado [19:21] * CoroLCARS sets mode: +v [CRco_Ma`Aru] [19:22] ::over her shoulder:: Casually is putting it mildly. More like looking every which way for debris to dodge. [19:22] E> ::looks up from his PADD:: Hello Sky. [19:22] Captain, if we have a few minutes before we have to form any away team I have a departmental issue that really can't wait much longer. [19:22] Brooks, once we drop to impulse I'd like you to conduct a cursury scan of the planet...I'd like information on the population and it's density. See if you can find if there is a "capital" of sorts somewhere down there... [19:22] <[CRco_Ma`Aru]> ::looks up from a PADD she was worrying over, and nods to the Admiral:: [19:22] *> ::heads back to the lift, glacing at the PADD:: (m) First stop...sickbay. [19:22] <[CRS3_Savant]> X4> In all, Savant felt quite useless. She hadn't the capacity to participate, so wasn't sure of her place in the ritual. She wanted to be involved, but had no real way to do anything but watch:: [19:22] ::looks to Shar:: What's the problem? [19:22] <[BGDC_Ironside]> ::glances over at Ma`aru, wondering whether or not he'll still be embodying Varani while Timor is out and about:: [19:22] <[RAGC_LoraKor]> X4> Commander Velorna Tal has agreed to act as the Guardian. Normally, I would send to the Trill homeworld for a Guardian. [19:22] E> I've got a report on teh status of the team. [19:23] <[RAGC_LoraKor]> X4> Unfortunately, circumstances have intervened. I have therefore been training Commander Tal as best I can to act in that role. [19:23] E> Good, follow me to the office then. ::heads for the office and takes the seat behind the dsk:: [19:23] TL> ::steps inside, pulling the cart with him and watches the doors close:: Sickbay! [19:23] One of my Ensigns is blatantly disregarding the chain of command and as such I feel it is in the ship's best interest if I remove him from any role of responsibility and I'd rather do it now before we get into a first contact situation. [19:23] <[RAGC_LoraKor]> X4> Each host will be withdrawn one at a time, so those of you not involved in each stage are welcome to talk amongst yourselves or visit other locations in Xanadu as you see fit. [19:23] E> ::walk after him to the office... well back to the office.. :):: [19:23] <[BGDC_Ironside]> ::glances at Tal, suddenly getting a very real feeling that something is going to go wrong:: [19:23] S> ::taps the monitor screen absent-mindedly and tries to keep himself busy:: [19:23] M> ::walks out of sickbay, heading for her quarters to check on Jenny:: [19:23] <[CRXO_Tal]> ::gazes at the assembled and nods thoughtfully:: [19:24] ::looks down at her board:: Coming up on real space... 5... 4... 3... 2... 1... :::taps the controls to order Coronado out of slipstream::: [19:24] <[RAGC_LoraKor]> X4> But I'd consider it very helpful if all of you would remain for the first transference, so you can see how it is done. [19:24] <[CPco_Bentall]> ::frowns again at Tal being the Guardian:: [19:24] E> Have a seat Sky. [19:24] <[CLBC_Prescot]> ::looks at Tal for a moment before turning his head back to the Admiral:: [19:24] ::nods at Shar:: Very well, but please...quickly. [19:24] TL> ::pushes the cart ot and heads towards sickbay, nodding at Dyson as she passes:: [19:24] E> ::take a seat while holding his report padd..:: [19:24] <[CRS2_Marcy]> ::Marcy experiances an interesting sensation.. a strange combination of anxiousness and nervousness:: [19:24] TL> ::nods to Prentiss as she gets onto the lift:: [19:24] =.\ction= Coronado drops out of slipstream and into the outer edges of the system. The holographic display wasn't exaggerating: the system is extremely chaotic, and looks very dangerous to enter. [19:25] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:25] Aye Captain. Ten minutes at the most. ::turns over Tactical to an Ensign and enters the turbo lift:: Security Office. [19:25] E> I was looking over your teams work and so far everything looks good. You have a report on it so far I see. ::eyes the PADD:: [19:25] <[CRXO_Tal]> ::feels the tension rising - both within herself and within the assembled - and takes several deep breaths to maintain her calm and her focus, her eyes now firmly fixed upon the Admiral himself:: [19:25] =Description= On the holographic displays, it's apparent that four out of five of the planets have been pock-marked and blasted over the millenia by the hundreds of thousands of potential meteors in orbit of the three stars. One planet is even missing a significant chunk of its surface area, blasted away from the main body of the planet. The fifth planet is the only obvious exception. [19:25] TL> ::steps off the turbolift and heads toward her quarters:: [19:26] Gawd what a mess... ::engages impulse engines at half- impulse for the moment, steering in the general direction of the 5th planet:: [19:26] =.\ction= With a chirping sound from the Helm console, Coronado's impulse engines engage... [19:26] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:26] <[CRS3_Savant]> ::Savant exhaled and clasped ehr hands behind ehr back to watch, stepping off and to the side so that she would not interfere:: [19:26] S> ::enters the security office after nearly running full out to make this short:: Ensign Canterbury, a moment please. ::moves off to the side and motions for the ensign to follow:: [19:26] ::steps closer to the holotank:: Fly casual Lieutenant...::grins:: [19:26] M> ::enters sickbay and unloads 2 of the containers, hands the PADD to a nurse to sign it:: Your supplies are delievered. Have a good day. ::smiles:: [19:26] * ObsFalcon (~CLASSIFIE@68-233-158-238.vnnyca.adelphia.net) has joined #uss-coronado [19:26] S> ::stands up and walks over:: [19:27] E> ::head him the padd:: Yes I have. ::smile:: The team has run the Fore and Aft EPS new line and they are working within normal parameter. [19:27] M> Nurse> ::takes the PADD from Prentiss:: Thank you.. ::signs it:: [19:27] S> Ensign we... No.. You have a problem. [19:27] ::turns to the Science station:: Lieutenant Brooks...am I correct in assuming the fifth planet is the one we want? [19:27] Q> ::walks into her quarters and goes into the bedroom to check on her daughter:: [19:27] <[RAGC_LoraKor]> X4> Any questions before we begin? [19:27] E> ::takes the PADD and skims through it:: Very good. You and your teams have done well. [19:27] M> ::nods:: No problem. ::takes the PADD back and head out of sickbay:: [19:28] <[CPco_Bentall]> ::glances around at some of the other, nodding a greeting at those he knows and just nodding politely at those he doesn't:: [19:28] <[RAGC_LoraKor]> X4> Commander Tal, have you prepared your focus item? [19:28] Casual... ::rolls her eyes:: Right. ::mutters something about next making the multi-million metric ton frigate dance Swan Lake:: [19:28] M> Nurse> ::smiles and goes back to her duties:: [19:28] *> ::walks along pulling the cart and whistling:: [19:28] <[CRXO_Tal]> ::pulls out a padd and glances at it before tucking it away:: I have. [19:28] E> Well, it was the team, I was only ...leading them. ::smile:: [19:29] <[CLBC_Prescot]> ::looks around and the rest of the particpants and exhales, staring at Tal for a moment and then back at the Admiral:: [19:29] ::eases her way around a patch of debris, watching the readouts for distance get smaller and smaller:: Coming up on the 5th planet... [19:29] ::nods:: I'd rather hope so, the rest are being torn apart by the asteroids in the system. ::looks down at a screen:: It's got to be it, though, I'm detecting a large amount of RF emmisions from the 5th. [19:29] =.\ction= Coronado gets an excellent view of what is probably a pretty common phenomenon: two rocks slam into each other in complete silence, then richochet, trailing a modest amount of debris. There are millions of pieces of such debris, most no bigger than a fist. Coro is right in the middle of it... [19:29] E> ::smiles:: I understand but all teams need a good leader and you are one of the best. [19:29] Q> ::walks into the other room and replicates some more coffee:: [19:30] E> ::nods:: Ah well. [19:30] S> ::glances back at the report on the computer:: Is this going to take long... or...? [19:30] ::sighs, forced to alter course around yet another debris patch:: Should have asked the Traxati to send some of their needlers along with us to clear the road... [19:30] TL> ::steps in, pulling the cart after him and grabs one of the containers to steady it as the doors try to close before he's ready:: (m) Maybe I should have engineering look into that? [19:30] <[CRXO_Tal]> ::takes a deep breath:: We should begins as soon as possible. [19:30] S> That's what I'm talking about. You've been insubordanate to me and other senior officers since you stepped foot on this ship. You whine about constantly being passed over for promotion. Do you seriously believe you deserve to be promoted Ensign? [19:31] Q> ::sighs and takes a sip of the coffee before walking over to the window and looking out:: [19:31] <[CRco_Ma`Aru]> ::folds the PADD behind her back, and settles down to watch the first transfer:: [19:31] S> Well, I can't count on one hand the number of years I've been in Starfleet. And it's not like I'm incompetent. [19:31] <[RAGC_LoraKor]> X4> ::nods:: Very well. I was thinking we'd begin with Varani, if you are agreeable, General? [19:31] <[CRS3_Savant]> ::Savant remained quiet and still, concern fixed on her features as she watched:: [19:31] <[CPco_Bentall]> ::sits down and watches to learn what to expect:: [19:31] ::pilots 'down', swooping under one rather large asteroid, coming 'up' on the other side:: [19:31] ::looks to the ensign at tactical:: How are the false matter shields holding up? [19:31] TL> Flightdeck! [19:31] E> You are Sky. ::trys to have a look of reasurance:: You have always underrated yourselk Sky and I think it's time that stops. You are far better then you give yourself credit for. [19:32] <[BGDC_Ironside]> ::nods slowly:: I believe I'm ready. ::having finished meditations shortly before the gathering:: [19:32] <[CRS2_Marcy]> Break a leg General. ::smiles:: [19:32] ENtc_Jones> ::nods:: Okay for now, sir...but I don't recommend being near any of those colisions.. [19:32] <[CRXO_Tal]> ::nods:: Very well. If the Admiral and the General will accompany me to my domicile, I have prepared it for this ceremony. [19:32] <[BGDC_Ironside]> ::glances at Marcy, then glances down at Marcy's leg:: [19:32] ::porpoises over the top of another slick of debris, concentrating on the flight navigation sensors:: [19:32] <[Sieven_Drexler]> ::closes his eyes and says a quick mental prayer for the success of the ritual and the safety of the admiral, then opens his eyes and takes a deep breath, ready to observe the ceremony:: [19:32] TL> ::leans against the wall as he waits:: [19:32] <[RAGC_LoraKor]> X4> Oh, inside? Very well. [19:32] <[BGDC_Ironside]> Tempting, but I believe I'll leave you be for the moment. ::to Marcy, turning and following Tal:: [19:32] D'rall...the fifth planet is what we want...gonna take you a while to get us there safely? [19:33] What is it's current orbital position? [19:33] Q> ::activates the holonanny and turns, walking back out of her quarters again:: [19:33] ::glances at the scan:: [19:33] E> May be but I prefer to under estimate and achive my goal then losing then from thinking I'm better then I really am... [19:33] <[CRS3_Savant]> X4> I was hoping to be able to see.. [19:33] <[CRXO_Tal]> The others may follow as they will. [19:33] S> You may not be incompetent Ensign but you definately now how to annoy people. So I've decided that the only way you're going to learn is a demotion. Effective immediately you are stripped of your rank and privilages. You are now Petty Officer First Class Canterbury. You will remove your personnal belongings and report to regular crew quarters. I have to return to the bridge. ::turns to go:: [19:33] <[CRS2_Marcy]> Oh.. well then.. ::follows:: [19:33] TL> ::carefully manouvers the cart out and then heads off down the corridor to the flightdeck:: [19:34] * ENtc_Canterbury is now known as p1tc_Canterbury [19:34] E> But if you always under estiamte yourself there will be no room for improvemment from pushing yourself to the limit. [19:34] <[RAGC_LoraKor]> X4> ::nods at Savant, then turns to Tal:: Will it bother you to have the others inside? [19:34] S> ::stammers:: You... can't be serious. [19:34] Well, you could have tactical blast some of the nastier stuff out of the way sir. We'd get there quicker but I'm sure the locals would probably object. This is a pretty good first line of defense... ::veers hard to starboard around a fast moving rock:: 10 minutes, barring any more major collisions in the area. [19:34] Captain, picking up a ring of satellites in low orbit around the planet, they seem to be the source of the RF transmission we're picking up. [19:34] TL> ::steps into the turbolift:: Sickbay [19:34] <[RAGC_LoraKor]> X4> ::nods in a pleased way as Tal answers the question practically before it's asked:: [19:34] E> ::thinks a bit and nods...:: Ah maybe, but I'll have my time. ::smile:: [19:34] <[CRS3_Savant]> X4> Oh, no, really! It's not important. As long as you're both comfortable, I don't mind. [19:35] <[CLBC_Prescot]> ::looks at the others and then shrugs, following them towards the area Tal wishes to do this at:: [19:35] <[Sieven_Drexler]> ::frowns sharply as they make the last-minute change of going inside to do the ceremony:: [19:35] <[RAGC_LoraKor]> X4> ::enters the temporary shelter:: [19:35] <[CRXO_Tal]> ::leads the way to the temporary shelter:: They must remain quiet and still if they are to come. I must be able to focus properly if this is to work. [19:35] <[Sieven_Drexler]> ::gets up and follows the others:: [19:35] FD> ::steps inside with the cart and looks around for someone to give the parts to:: Hello? Anybody home?!! [19:35] S> ::stops:: Deadly series Mr. Canterbury. Chief Yurilova, if he gets upset and breaks anything. Throw him in the brig for 24 hours. I'm reporting back to the bridge. ::leaves:: [19:35] <[BGDC_Ironside]> ::follows into the shelter, glancing at its interior as he stays close to Tal and the Admiral:: [19:35] <[CRS3_Savant]> X4> ::Savant follows quietly, still trying to keep from being too disruptive:: [19:35] =Description= Inside the temporary shelter is a somewhat amusing insight into Tal's personality: a good portion of the interior appears to be on fire. From time to time, you can almost make out shapes in the flames. [19:35] ::shifts the flight controls to one operational quad and begins using the now-freed quad to help direct the navigational deflector:: [19:36] <[CPco_Bentall]> ::rises and follows the group into the shelter:: [19:36] ::casually pats D'rall on the shoulder:: I'll take ten minutes over firing the phasers...::grins and turns to the Scince station, stepping closer:: Technological anaylsis of the satellites Lieutenant? [19:36] ::returns to the tactical station, and gets an update from Ensign Jones:: [19:36] Are we talking up to current Federation tech...or something more primitive? [19:37] S> ::glances at Yurilova, then at the door, then at the void on his collar, and slumps into the wall:: [19:37] <[RAGC_LoraKor]> X4> Maybe we could turn that down a bit. ::smiles a ghostly little smile:: [19:37] ::continues to effectively 'porpoise' Coronado through the debris fields, occaisionally having to deviate course away from the planet to tack around large debris dense fields:: [19:37] <[CRXO_Tal]> ::does not say a word but gestures to two mats on the floor as she kneels upon a third:: [19:37] FD> ::nods as someone approaches:: I have 3 containers of parts for you. Where would you like them? [19:37] =.\ction= As Coro approaches, it becomes more and more obvious that the fifth planet, though it should be as pock-marked as the rest, is not. However, the polar regions of the planet show strong evidence of frequent and recent meteor impacts. [19:37] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:37] <[CRXO_Tal]> ::pulls out her padd and taps several controls, bringing the fire into a smaller pit in the center of the room:: [19:37] Captain, rather than destroying the debris could we not use the tractor beam to deflect it out of our way? I don't think it would be seen as a hostile gesture. [19:37] <[BGDC_Ironside]> ::clears his throat and then lowers himself to one of the mats, crossing his legs:: [19:37] S> mctc_Yurilova> I believe Shar ordered you to clear out your quarters, crewman. [19:38] They're far more advanced the the civiliations on the surface, that's for sure... oh, picking up three more in a much higher, geo- synchronous orbit, much higher power sources but no RF emmisions [19:38] <[CRS3_Savant]> X4> ::Savant looks around with a touch of wonder at the scene - not so much at the appearance of fire without heat, or how it got there in the first place... but it seemed that almost everything in the Fourth Chamber made her behave like that:: [19:38] =Description= The rest of the planet is golds, browns, and the occasional blue, perhaps 40% water total, the rest primarily grasslands and the occasional forest. There's no evidence of technology on the surface. [19:38] Captain, the Frants clearly aren't suitable candidates for first contact, by the Prime Directive, but there's strong indication that another party has already violated that... [19:38] S> ::looks at her, his eyes sizzling with anger:: Back off. I'll do it in a minute, "ma'am". [19:39] ::nods:: Very good insight Mr. Shar...Lieutenant D'rall..feel free to use the tractor beam as a repulsor field in the tighter spots... [19:39] =.\ction= The fire in the temporary shelter reconfines itself to a firepit in the corner of the room. [19:39] <[RAGC_LoraKor]> X4> Well, the good news is that it's a very realistic simulation of a flame... probably climbed those curtains right there. [19:39] ::slows to one-quarter impulse, the field thinning out somewhat for the moment, but a dense section up ahead; the slow-down to give the nav deflectors a chance to recycle:: [19:39] =.\ction= Coronado's engines disengage, and the frigate drops to impulse power. [19:39] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:39] <[CLBC_Prescot]> Fires... All over the place... Intersting way to relax [19:39] M> ::going through the inventory of the new supplies:: [19:39] ::steps closer to the Science station, inquisitive:: Continue... [19:39] FD> ::places the containers in the spot indicated and hands the man his PADD to sign it:: Just give me your thumbprint and I'll let you get back to whatever you were doing. [19:39] ::glances at Brooks and listens in:: [19:39] S> mctc_Yurilova> ::frowns, her brow forming ridges:: That's Chief Yurilova to you, crewman. Get out of my office. [19:39] <> [19:39] E> Well, maybe I hsould return to see the team progress on the rest of the new EPS line. [19:39] E> Yes, very true. But it never hurts to push yourself too. [19:40] <[RAGC_LoraKor]> X4> ::gives Tal an almost affectionate look:: You're in charge, here, Commander. Where should we stand? [19:40] <[CRXO_Tal]> ::takes several deep breaths and manipulates the padd once more, bringing out what appear to be more shapes in the flames, before she puts the padd back into her robes:: [19:40] <[CPco_Bentall]> ::not at all surprised by Tal's choice of "decoration":: [19:40] E> Yes, that would be ok. Were still looking at a month to complete all the new lines correct? [19:40] <[CRXO_Tal]> ::glances at the admiral then at Ironside already seated on one of the mats then back to the admiral and then over to the other mat:: [19:40] FD> ::smiles and takes back his PADD:: Thanks. Have a nice day. ::turns and heads back to the lift again:: [19:40] <[RAGC_LoraKor]> X4> ::nods and heads for the mat:: [19:41] S> ::clenches his fists and walks out of the security office, slamming his fist HARD into the wall as he exits. The sound can be heard through at least half of the distance of the corridor on Deck 9:: [19:41] ::shrugs:: If I had to quess, I'd say the smaller satellites were involved a communication network, and the larger ones...well, maybe navigatoinal bouys [19:41] ::gently accelerates, using the deflectors to 'nudge' an opening through the next field, the rocks tumbling out of the way (though making sure none will head towards the planet) [19:41] <[BGDC_Ironside]> ::arches an eyebrow, getting the distinct impression that the Admiral is....nervous, oddly enough:: [19:41] E> Wich was the primary ETA... thought, not that I got any proof yet, but we might get it done sooner. ::smile:: if the work keeps going that good. [19:41] =.\ction= Coronado settles into a more or less normal orbit of the planet. [19:41] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:42] <[CRXO_Tal]> ::takes several more deep breaths and lets them out slowly:: [19:42] <[CRS3_Savant]> X4> ::Savant does as she's told without comment, choosing a spot off to the side to watch. She commented as an aside:: Is that what a hologram actually looks like? [19:42] E> Lets hope so. ::smiles:: [19:42] 9> ::walks down the corridor, seething:: [19:42] ::sighs, having eased into orbit a full 2 minutes ahead of the ETA she gave Daren:: [19:42] TL> ::steps inside and pulls the cart after him, watching the door carefully this time:: Engineering! [19:42] =.\ction= An even closer inspection of the planet reveals a ring of satellites in low orbit of the planet, and three bouys of some kind in geosynchronous orbit over a particular point on the surface. [19:42] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:42] <[CPco_Bentall]> ::shoots a small smile at Savant:: [19:42] <[CRXO_Tal]> ::extends her right hand towards Ironside and her left hand towardsthe Admiral:: We shall begin. [19:42] 9> ENtc_Sanchez> Hey, Canterbury...! ::runs to catch up:: [19:43] Hmm. ::pauses:: What is giving you the feeling that another race has made contact with the Frants? Do you think these satellites are part of some other influence? [19:43] <[BGDC_Ironside]> ::glances at the hand, then across the mat to the Admiral before placing his left hand into Tal's right, maintaining his gaze on the Admiral:: [19:43] 9> ::grabs Sanchez by the collar and shoves him off into the wall:: Not now. Not ever. Leave me alone, or you'll regret it. [19:43] E> ::nods:: [19:43] TL> ::pushes the cart out and walks towards engineering:: [19:43] <[CRXO_Tal]> ::gazes intently at the fire as she shakes off Ironside's grasp and makes contacts with the katra points on his face:: [19:43] ::runs some passive scans of his own on the satellites:: [19:44] E> Sky. [19:44] 9> ENtc_Sanchez> ::gapes, surprised, then knees Canterbury in the sternum and frees himself from being pinned against the wall:: [19:44] <[CRXO_Tal]> ::does the same with the admiral on the opposite side:: [19:44] E> I have a question of a personnal nature if you don't mind me asking. [19:44] E> ::nods:: Go on. [19:44] I'm almost certain of it. Frant technology on the surface appears to be at least 500 years behind our own. No indication of the kind of industry required to build them. [19:44] <[RAGC_LoraKor]> ::smiles to himself and closes his eyes:: [19:44] <[BGDC_Ironside]> ::harrumphs and closes his eyes, trying his best not to set up mental blocks to Tal's intrusion into his mind:: [19:44] E> ::steps inside and looks around:: [19:44] <[CRXO_Tal]> ::mutters under her breath softly, intently:: [19:45] ::gazes at the satellites:: What is directly below that spot there...? ::points to the bouys in the geosynchronous orbit:: [19:45] 9> ::coughs momentarily, then charges into Sanchez, slamming him into the wall again:: [19:45] Is it possible that this is from an older race that used to live on the planet? ::wonders aloud:: [19:45] E> I know that we came aboard around the same time, and was wondering if my new job is in anyway a problem? [19:45] =.\ction= As the onlookers watch, something... it's indistinct, smoky, almost ghost-like, appears near Lora Kor, passes through Tal, and into Ironside. [19:45] <[CRXO_Tal]> ::feels her mind slip into the Admiral's and then - deeper:: My mind to your mind, my thoughts to your thoughts. [19:45] <[Sieven_Drexler]> ::watches intently, sadly, as the transfer begins:: [19:45] <[CPco_Bentall]> ::watches closely:: [19:45] 9> ENtc_Sanchez> +taps+ Sanchez to sec-- ::is pinned against the wall again:: [19:45] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:45] <[CRS3_Savant]> ::Savant fell silent as she watched, fixed on the scene... her mouth hung open as she stared, stunned at the transferrence:: [19:45] ::smiles:: Nothing to it... for the moment, stays in an orbit close to normal, but avoiding interfering with the satellites' orbits:: [19:46] <[CRXO_Tal]> ::feels her whole body shudder as the transference completes:: [19:46] <[BGDC_Ironside]> ::takes in a deep breath through his nose as the apparation engulfs his head:: [19:46] <[CLBC_Prescot]> ::eyes Ironside for a moment then over at the Admiral:: [19:46] <[CRS2_Marcy]> :: [19:46] +taps+ Shar here Sanchez [19:46] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:46] E> hum... I'm not sure that I get it... nothing never got between our friend ship, not a promotion difference, and I don't think a post would change that either.. Does it? [19:46] <[CRS2_Marcy]> ::"Creepy".. he thought:: [19:46] <[CRXO_Tal]> ::takes a deep breath and turns to gaze at Ironside:: [19:46] <[BGDC_Ironside]> ::raises his head and opens his eyes and....smiles:: [19:46] 9> ENtc_Sanchez> ::drives the edge of his palm into the base of Canterbury's jaw, then kicks Canterbury on the side of the leg just below the knee, sending him toppling:: [19:46] E> ::spots Farley and smiles, motioning to him and pointing to the cart:: [19:47] <[RAGC_LoraKor]> ::exhales and opens his eyes:: [19:47] <[CLBC_Prescot]> Did it work?? [19:47] E> Not on my side, but I was just making sure from your point of view. ::uncomfortable smile:: You know me, I just like to know. [19:47] 9> ENtc_Sanchez> +taps+ Canterbury... he's gone... ::falls down suddenly as Canterbury hooks a leg behind him and brings him down to the ground:: [19:47] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:47] Captain, I was doing some scanning of my own and I've picked up some false matter and zero point enrgy readings from the surface. Specifically on the equator. [19:47] E> ::sees Prentiss and nods:: [19:47] E> ::smile back:: Then I guess it's my time to reasure you that there's none on my side either. ::smile:: [19:47] ::stares:: Captain...there's a gigantic crystalline tower directly below the bouy. At least 3km tall... [19:48] ::checks the flight sensors for any other data she can get from them, including the paths of any incoming debris that might interfere with their orbit:: [19:48] Well I guess we are in no danger of being detected at this orbit here...but these satellites are somewhat daunting. I'd like to understand them more. Lieutenant Brooks, do they match any known alien technology in our database or are they too generic to determine their heritage? [19:48] <[BGDC_Ironside]> ::turns his (her?) gaze from the Admiral to Tal, then frowns:: Oh dear. [19:48] <[RAGC_LoraKor]> X4> That appears to have worked... perfectly. ::seems almost surprised, and visibly relaxes:: [19:48] <[CRXO_Tal]> ::examines Ironside curiously:: [19:48] E> Where would you like me to put these sir? [19:48] Put it on the holotank... [19:48] E> ::gets up with big smile:: I'm glad to hear that Sky and thanks for everything. [19:48] ::frowns but not totally surprise:: +taps+ Shar to all avalaible Security personnel, track down Crewman Canterbury and put him in the brig. Use all nonlethal force required. [19:48] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:48] <[CRXO_Tal]> To whom am I speaking? [19:48] <[CLBC_Prescot]> ::cannot believe that he just heard General Ironside say, "oh dear":: [19:48] 9> I told you... ::elbows Sanchez in the shoulder:: ...to stay the bloody hell... ::elbows him again:: ...AWAY! [19:48] ::nods, forwarding the image of a very familar tower to the tank:: [19:48] E> ::Walks to the door with Sky:: What do you have there? [19:49] <[BGDC_Ironside]> ::turns his(her) gaze back to the Admiral:: A Romulan, Tebrun? You must be in quite the dire straights. [19:49] <[CPco_Bentall]> ::watches the General closely:: [19:49] E> ::follow...:: [19:49] <[CRS3_Savant]> X4> ::Remains quiet, still watching. Tebrun seemed content with what had happened, so it must have been a success:: [19:49] <[RAGC_LoraKor]> X4> ::turns to Ironside:: General? [19:49] M> ::catagorizes the supplies before looking up to see someone walk in:: [19:49] false matter? ::raises an eyebrow:: See if you can determine it's purpose there Mr. Shar. [19:49] <[BGDC_Ironside]> ::does that smile again:: No, the host of this body is complying rather well. Very calm. [19:49] E> 4 containers of parts requisitioned for engineering. ::smiles and hands him the PADD:: [19:50] ::nods:: Aye Captain. Working on it. ::checks the spot of the readings a little more closely:: [19:50] 9> ::rolls to his feet along with Sanchez, and is about to smash a fist into his shoulder when he suddenly gasps and falls over:: [19:50] E> ::takes the PADD with a not knowing look:: Parts?? [19:50] =.\ction= Coronado is suddenly witness to a bit of a pinball game. Energy lances up from the surface, strikes one of the satellites, bounces off two others, and then slams into an asteroid nearby. [19:50] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:50] E> Requisitioned?... [19:50] ::Blinks as an asteroid on her sensors that was safely out of their orbit vanishes:: What the... [19:50] <[CRS3_Savant]> X4> ::Hesitantly, to Ironside:: And you are... Varani? [19:50] ::frowns:: Captain, you're not going to believe this but it appears to be coming from a Jjaro defense tower. [19:50] E> Sky do you know about these? [19:51] 9> mctc_Yurilova> ::looks at the phaser she had just fired, then runs up to Canterbury to check his pulse:: [19:51] M> ::treats a minor injury and then after releasing the man, goes back to the supply closet:: [19:51] Well...that's an interesting device. [19:51] =.\ction= The asteroid explodes, then breaks up into thousands of fragments which enter the planet's atmosphere harmlessly. [19:51] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:51] E> ::nods:: Aye sir. It was in my orders when I woke up this morning. Is there a problem? [19:51] E> Nope.. I didn't even knew we could requisitioned parts.. [19:51] E> ::looks at Prentiss:: Who does it say ordered these parts? [19:51] Captain, I might suggest we back off until we establish contect, lest we be marked as a potential threat. [19:51] <[BGDC_Ironside]> ::glances up and looks around for the voice, and notes Savant:: Indeed I am, my dear. ::looks at all the other faces, then back at the Admiral:: Turning your ceremony into a public event, are we? [19:51] <[CRXO_Tal]> ::narrows her eyes and turns to Savant:: I asked for quiet and peace, Savant. You are not providing it. I will ask you to leave if you cannot comply with so simple a request. [19:51] There is every indication here that some other race is keeping this particular planet from becoming like the other four in the system... [19:52] E> ::start to wonder...:: [19:52] That blast we just witnessed is from that very same tower Captain. [19:52] It's active. [19:52] 9> mctc_Yurilova> He's unconscious. ::looks at Sanchez:: Are you all right? [19:52] ::the missing asteroid replaced by fragments, all ploted to enter the atmosphere causing no damage:: Captain, that asteroid was on a collision course with the planet before it broke up... [19:52] <[RAGC_LoraKor]> X4> ::chuckles at Varani/Ironside:: I didn't have much choice, I'm afraid. We're 19 million light-years from the closest Guardian. [19:52] <[CRS3_Savant]> X4> ::Savant, of course, did not reply. It was a rather simple directive to follow, after all."" [19:52] <[CLBC_Prescot]> ::exhales, seeing that Tal managed to do this thing right:: [19:52] <[CPco_Bentall]> ::smiles politely at the being "borrowing" the general's body:: [19:52] 9> ENtc_Sanchez> ::nods, rubbing his left shoulderblade and touching a finger to his bleeding nose:: I'll be fine. What the hell got into him? [19:52] <[BGDC_Ironside]> ::glances sidelong at Tal again:: I see. [19:53] ::pulls up the flight sensor log in a small box on the holotank, showing the projected course of the asteroid before and after destruction:: [19:53] <[CRXO_Tal]> Varani, I must ask you a few questions. In private, I'm afraid, to confirm that you are indeed Varani. We don't want Belar or Timor running around in the General's body without our knowing. [19:53] ::nods, inclined to argee:: D'rall take us to a high polar orbit...this asteroid defense field doesn't seem to have the ability to reach there...we'll be more out of "target range" [19:53] =.\ction= In the tank, it's clear the asteroid was on a collision course with the planet before it was destroyed. [19:53] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:53] E> ::scratches his head and looks at the PADD:: Crewman Pickle? [19:53] 9> mctc_Yurilova> ::points at the prone Canterbury's collar:: Shar demoted him, sir. ::motions to the people behind her:: Take him to the brig. [19:53] E> ::looks at the PADD again:: There's the name. ::shows it to Sky:: [19:54] <[RAGC_LoraKor]> X4> ::nods at Tal's discretion and turns to the others:: Perhaps you would excuse us for a few minutes? [19:54] <[Sieven_Drexler]> ::quietly, but audible to most of them:: I think now is the time we all depart and let the ceremony continue as it should. Without an audience. [19:54] ::shudders:: My thoughts exactly... ::banks Coronado on a slow rise to high polar orbit, not risking a fast maneuver in case that would appear to be threatening in any way:: [19:54] M> ::picks up a PADD and taps it, going through the list of supplies:: [19:54] ::scratches his chin:: Tell me more about the population Lieutenant Brooks...do the Frants seem to be evenly dispersed throughout the planet or are there any abnormally high concentrations? [19:54] <[CRS2_Marcy]> ::nods:: [19:54] <[CLBC_Prescot]> Yes sir... ::nods at the Admiral and pulls himself out of the room:: [19:54] ::nods and then checks a report on Canterbury smiling that he's been incapacitated for the time being:: [19:55] <[CRS2_Marcy]> ::departs:: [19:55] <[CRXO_Tal]> ::glances at Prescot:: Colonel, I would ask that you remain just outside the door. If we need you, we might need you quickly. [19:55] E> ::look...:: Hum... I know he's one of the team I had for those EPS line.. beside that I guess it's the wrong livring places. [19:55] <[CRS3_Savant]> X4> ::Savant rose and immediately left, letting out a slow breath when she was out of the prefab shelter and in the open air. she offered Tebrun a brief nod before disappearing through the door:: [19:55] Captain, it bring up a valid point to ask why Jjaro felt the need to defend this particular planet and not the others. [19:55] <[RAGC_LoraKor]> X4> ::nods at Savant as she departs:: [19:55] <[CLBC_Prescot]> ::nods once at the Commander and stands outside the door, wondering what that process feels like:: [19:55] <[CPco_Bentall]> ::nods and leaves the shelter after the others:: [19:56] * [BGDC_Ironside] (~fdeziel@CPE00207800d5fc-CM.cpe.net.cable.rogers.com) Quit (Ping timeout) [19:56] E> ::looks at Prentiss:: There problem solved. It's in the wrong place. [19:56] <[Sieven_Drexler]> ::waits for everyone else to leave before turning and nodding to the admiral, searching his eyes to find some kind of assurance that things were still intact, then, at the last, heads out:: [19:56] E> ::looks at them a bit puzzled:: Oh, alright. Where should I deliever then? [19:56] The Jjaro seem to have gone very much out of their way to keep the Frants alive. Without these defenses I would believe they would have likely been wiped out... [19:56] E> Sky could you show him where the parts go? [19:57] <[CRco_Ma`Aru]> ::follows thr group outside, then seeks out savant:: Sav, I'm heading back to my arrow, would you please let me know when I'm needed here? [19:57] M> ::walks out of the supply closet and over to the console in the center of sickbay again:: [19:57] ::nods:: Agreed sir. I wonder what their importance is. ::pauses:: Aside from being living beings that is. [19:57] <[CRXO_Tal]> ::questions Varani/Ironside for a few moments, nodding at each response and cross-checking it with her padd:: [19:57] ::eases into the high polar orbit:: Just achieved the new orbit captain... [19:57] E> ::nods:: I guess so.. ::smile:: Of course I will, Cmdr. [19:57] <[CRS3_Savant]> of course Kariasa. I'll let you know [19:57] <[Sieven_Drexler]> ::stands outside with Prescot, close to the door:: [19:57] <[CRXO_Tal]> ::turns to the Admiral:: S/he checks out, sir. I will wait with the others if there is no further need for me at the moment. [19:57] E> Thanks Sky, I'll be on the bridge if you need me. [19:58] <[CRco_Ma`Aru]> Thanks. ::smiles at Savant, then heads off:: [19:58] E> ::nods at Farley:: Thanks. ::takes the PADD and waits to follow Sky:: [19:58] E> ::nods:: Well, If you'd follow me. ::heads to the TL...:: [19:58] Olmy seemed to reagrd his Frant in very high fashion...but aside from it displaying certain telepathic and telekinetic abilities, we didn't learn any more from the relationship between the two. [19:58] E> ::heads to the TL with the 2:: [19:58] <[CRS3_Savant]> ::She smiled a small smile at Ma`Aru and waved as she went off:: [19:58] <[CRS2_Marcy]> ::paces.. unlike Yolad, Marcy had very little patience:: [19:58] <[RAGC_LoraKor]> X4> ::nods at Tal:: Thank you, Commander. Please feel free to reassure the others. We won't be long. ::smiles and turns back to Varani/Ironside:: [19:58] <[CPco_Bentall]> ::nears Savant:: Well Savant, what have you been up to since I saw you last? ::smiles:: [19:58] I'm not picking up any very large population centers, sir. Quite a few settlements that can qualify as villages, though. [19:58] <[CRXO_Tal]> ::bows her head and exits the chamber, hitting a button on her padd on the way out to deactivate the fire:: [19:59] * [CRco_Ma`Aru] (~kari@132.170.33.92) has left #uss-coronado [19:59] E> ::follows Sky with his cart:: Sure thing. [19:59] ENtc_Sanchez> Brig> +taps+ Sanchez to sickbay. [19:59] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:59] Any possiblity there could be any settlements below ground Lieutenant Brooks? ::asked out of curiosity:: [19:59] <[CRS3_Savant]> Myself? Oh, nothing more than usual. Compile this, parse that. Same old same old. You? [19:59] M> +Taps+ Sickbay here... ::looking at a padd in her hand:: [19:59] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:59] <[CRXO_Tal]> ::steps out of the small hut and inhales a clean breath, letting it out slowly:: [19:59] ::to Shar:: Is there any indication from scans of the tower that it would respond so forcefully to anything other than asteroids? [19:59] <[CLBC_Prescot]> ::watches Tal as she comes out:: He check out as who he should be? [20:00] <[CPco_Bentall]> Just building Athena mostly. ::looks at Tal and frowns again:: Trying to adjust being on the ground after all this time. [20:00] TL> ::keep the door opened...:: [20:00] E> ::enters TL:: Bridge [20:00] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:00] <[CRXO_Tal]> ::turns to Prescot and smiles wearily:: S/he did. They will not be long. Then we can begin the next transference. [20:00] ::shakes his head:: Not from what we've seen Sir. [20:00] ::pulls the flight sensor log display off the holotank, putting up a new one in the same place showing tracking tags on any objects closing on the planet in the general area of the protective 'ring':: [20:00] ENtc_Sanchez> Brig> +taps+ We've detained Ensign... Crewman Canterbury, but we had to stun him. If you could send someone down to make sure he's all right and revive him, I'd be grateful. [20:00] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:01] <[CRXO_Tal]> ::glances at Bentall:: Colonel, I have a question for you. [20:01] M> +taps+ On my way. ::picks up a medkit and leaves sickbay:: [20:01] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:01] TL> ::steps in with his cart, careful not to hit Sky with it:: Oh, you might want to have someone check the door on this lift too. It's a bit touchy today. [20:01] <[CRS3_Savant]> ::Savant nodded in responce to Bentall, but didn't interrupt Tal:: [20:01] <[CLBC_Prescot]> Yes Commander? ::leans back against the shack that Tal had set up:: [20:02] TL> ::steps inside:: Brig [20:02] <[CRXO_Tal]> ::meets the Camelynian's gaze:: What do your people believe about those who have died and have had that life returned to them by... artificial means? [20:02] TL> ::nods:: I'll do. Computer, starboard port, deck 6. ::waits:: [20:02] ::sighs:: Before we so rudely take a shuttle to the planet, let's first try these communication satellites. Mr. Shar, open a general hailing frequency to the nearest satellite... [20:02] TL> ::enters the bridge and heads for the engineering station:: [20:02] <[CPco_Bentall]> ::looks at Tal and wonders why she's been avoiding him these past few months:: [20:02] *> ::Steps out and heads for the brig:: [20:03] ::opens a channel:: Channel open Captain. [20:03] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:03] TL> ::smiles at Sky and waits for them to arrive:: [20:03] Transmit a general hail for now Lieutenant... [20:03] ::frowns, having certain logical objections to a shuttle trip, but holds them off rather than disrupt their attempt at communication:: [20:03] Brig> ::walk sinto the brig and looks for Sanchez, walking over:: [20:03] <[CLBC_Prescot]> I dont remember much about the ancient religon. I must admit that I didnt pay attention to my tutor for that class. The closest thing that I can remember off hand is a referance to acursed Undead. But I dont believe I qualify for that [20:04] ENtc_Sanchez> Brig> ::motions to the guard:: Lower the forcefield. ::looks at Dyson:: I'll come in with you, just in case. He's a little... angry. [20:04] ::closes the channel and transmits a general hail:: Sorry about that Captain. General hail transmitted. [20:04] TL> ::get at destination...:: Well, take that corridor, head left, then right and you'll see the team, well a part of them. I'll be heading for the rest to help them out. [20:04] Brig> ::nods:: Aye.. ::holds the medkit:: [20:05] ENtc_Sanchez> Brig> ::wipes away a trickle of the blood coming from his nose and steps into the holding cell:: [20:05] <[CRXO_Tal]> ::shakes her head:: I was not referring to those affected by our recent... adventures. [20:05] ::waits patiently and silently to see what results from this, if anything:: [20:05] <[CRS3_Savant]> Camelyn belief systems do not include ressurection in their basic religion schema. It's not covered. [20:05] TL> ::nods and steps out:: Thanks, I appreciate it! ::starts to pull the cart out when the doors suddenly start to close on it:: Ack! [20:05] <[CRXO_Tal]> I was thinking of... clones, the Borg, and other such affronts to living beings. [20:05] Brig> ::takes out a medical tricorder and kneels next to Canterbury, scanning him:: [20:06] <[CRXO_Tal]> It's just - something that has been on my thoughts of late. ::glances once again towards Bentall:: [20:06] <[CRS3_Savant]> Clones are hardly an affront to living beings, in my opinion. They're as aliv as anyone else. [20:06] No response as of yet Captain. [20:06] <[CLBC_Prescot]> ::nods at Savant:: The borg? I assume that if they lived their lives before they were assimilated in acordance with Honor then they would make it to heaven... [20:06] We're in their network, Sir, picking up a large number of transmissions...hold on... [20:06] <[CLBC_Prescot]> once they died of course [20:07] <[CLBC_Prescot]> Clones I am not sure of [20:07] <[Sieven_Drexler]> ::clears his throat quietly:: [20:07] ::turns to Brooks:: [20:07] * LCen_Skylooker (~Lewis_T_S@Toronto-HSE-ppp3774783.sympatico.ca) Quit (Quit: ) [20:07] ::looks at Brooks:: [20:07] EN Dill Pickle> *> ::spots the parts:: Hey you over there those come over here! [20:07] <[CRXO_Tal]> And what about transporter clones? Replicas endowed with a life that was not their own but that of their genetic donor? Does anything address such things in this day and age? [20:08] <[RAGC_LoraKor]> X4> ::exits the shelter, with Varani/Ironside just visible:: I believe we're done, Commander Tal... if you're ready. [20:08] It..doesn't appear to be anything specific. Certainly no direct point-to-point communications.. [20:08] <[CRS3_Savant]> X4> ::Savant immediately drops the conversation and looks back at Tebrun, who had reappeared:: [20:08] <[CRXO_Tal]> ::frowns, her questioning cut short:: Very well, sir. Coming. [20:08] <[CLBC_Prescot]> ::shakes his head:: Camelyn hasnt practiced Religon in quite some... ::looks at the Admiral and nods:: [20:08] ENtc_Sanchez> Brig> ::rubs his sore shoulder and looks at Canterbury on the floor:: [20:08] =.\ction= Coronado's orbit takes her near the three bouys orbiting above the defense tower. [20:08] Brig> ::glances at Sanchez:: He should be fine, aside from a minor bruise. That should heal fairly easily. [20:08] <[CPco_Bentall]> ::looks away from Tal and at the Admiral:: [20:08] From what I can see, it appears to be random memories, but on a massive scale.. [20:09] * Obs_Santiago (breathless@C9-dhcp-20-52.resnet.ucsc.edu) has left #uss- coronado [20:09] <[CRXO_Tal]> ::enters the chamber, producing her padd and reactivating the flame in the corner:: [20:09] ::adjusts her orbit to avoid that general area by a safe margin:: [20:09] *> ::manages to free the cart from the lift and head over to Ens Pickle:: I'm coming! The lift tried to eat them, they must be some good parts. :;grins:: [20:09] =.\ction= Up close, the bouys look like pretty typical marker bouys, though their design is... familiar, somehow. There's also a faint reddish glow visible in the center of space the bouys surround. [20:09] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:09] Memories? [20:09] <[CRS3_Savant]> X4> I hope he's learning what he needs. [20:10] ENtc_Sanchez> Brig> ::nods:: [20:10] Captain, have you noticed that the market bouys looks familiar somehow? I can't place it but I'm sure I've seen that before. [20:10] * CCC (CCC@host-64-179-24-168.pro.choiceone.net) has joined #uss- coronado [20:10] * CoroLCARS sets mode: +v CCC [20:10] <[CRXO_Tal]> ::nods to Varani/Ironside:: I trust all has proceeded well, Admiral. [20:10] Brig> ::runs a dermal regenerator over the bruise slowly, watching it slowly begin to disappear:: [20:10] ::looks up:: Remeber from the library? Hive-mind conciousnes, but the individuals aren't directly connected to each other. The transfer of experiences happens relatively slowly. Though this system is a mess, there doesn't seem to be any order to it whatsoever... [20:10] * CREN_Farley (CCC@host-64-179-86-4.man.choiceone.net) Quit (Ping timeout) [20:11] * CCC is now known as CREN_Farley [20:11] ::glances at the flight sensor readings of the bouys and the space surrounded, but doesn't get much other than that they look like marker bouys of some sort, the limited information the flight sensors providing being a hinderance:: [20:11] <[CRXO_Tal]> ::motions for the two others to be seated on the mats:: [20:11] <[RAGC_LoraKor]> X4> ::nods:: Very well, thank you. ::nods to Ironside as he leaves:: Would you invite Captain Bentall next? [20:11] <[CRXO_Tal]> ::stiffens noticably:: [20:11] <[CPco_Bentall]> ::waits patiently, knowing he's next:: [20:11] <[RAGC_LoraKor]> X4> I don't want to delay him any further than is necessary. [20:11] <[CRXO_Tal]> Capt - Admiral... [20:12] <[RAGC_LoraKor]> X4> Yes, Commander? Is there a problem? [20:12] <[CRS3_Savant]> X4> ::Savant sat down in the green grass, hugging her knees and looking down the endless cavern, towards infinity:: [20:12] Could it be that these satellites are somehow facilitating the Frants hive-mind? Helping it on a planetary scale...? [20:12] <[CRXO_Tal]> ::sighs and shakes her head:: No problem, sir. This should be easier a second time. ::smiles hearteningly at Tebrun:: Let's begin. [20:12] en Dill Pickle> *> They are much needed parts at the moment. [20:13] ::as she's checking the readout, the sensors blip for a second, showing something solid in the space in the center of the 3 bouys:: [20:13] ::thinks on that:: I didn't realize such technology was possible Captain. Aside from the Borg that is. But we haven't seen them here. [20:13] ::nods:: I'd say that's very likely, sir. There doesn't seem to be any other use for them. [20:13] What the... ::blinks, wondering if what she saw was a hallucination brought on by her tired state, but as she checks the logs, they're there:: Captain... [20:14] <[RAGC_LoraKor]> X4> ::has a seat on the mat:: [20:14] *> ::nods:: Well, where do you want them? [20:14] We know as much that the Frant hive-mind in telepathic in origin...but telepathics must have some kind of minimum range...perhaps these.. ::looks to D'rall:: What is it? [20:14] Brig> ::presses a hypospray to Canterbury's neck, reviving him, then stands back up and backs up a little:: [20:14] ::looks at D'rall:: [20:14] ::calls up the sensor log and puts it in another small display in the holotank:: You might want to see this sir. Flight sensors just picked this up about 45 kilometers past the center of the bouys' deployment. [20:14] ensign Dill Pickle> *> ::you can leave them right there. I'll take thme from here. Thanks. [20:15] ::steps closer to the holotank:: Show me... [20:15] ENtc_Sanchez> Brig> ::flexes his shoulder and winces slightly:: I'll head to sickbay after I have a word with him. ::steps out of the cell and motions for Dyson to follow, his phaser held at thigh height:: [20:15] <[CRXO_Tal]> ::places herself on the mat to Tebrun's right:: [20:15] <[CRS3_Savant]> ::Savant looked up into the length of the singularities, staring at the two lines that seemed to burn their way through reality itself. She stayed fixated on them, looking up at herself looking down:: [20:15] It was there for a second or two, then it wasn't. Not picking it up presently at all. Some sort of solid surface return... [20:15] * Fraser (BarbieJCDJ@Toronto-HSE-ppp3708244.sympatico.ca) has joined #uss-coronado [20:16] <[CPco_Bentall]> X4> ::enters the shelter and has a seat on the empty mat:: [20:16] Brig> ::groans and rolls over, then looks up at the others, sighs, and lies back onto the floor, depressed:: [20:16] Brig> ::nods:: and follows Sanchez out of the cell:: [20:16] * CoroLCARS sets mode: +o Fraser [20:16] *> Alright, just sign this PADD and I'll take the container that's left to deliever elsewhere and leave the hovercart with you. ::hands him the PADD and picks up the container:: [20:16] <[CRXO_Tal]> ::avoids eye contact with Bentall, focusing instead on the flames:: [20:16] * Fraser is now known as [BGDC_Ironside] [20:16] solid surface return? [20:16] ENtc_Sanchez> Brig> ::hands Canterbury's combadge to the guard:: Raise the field. ::smiles to Commander Dyson:: Thank you, ma'am. [20:16] ensign Dill Pickle> *> :;Signs the PADD then takes the parts and starts to put them where they will be needed:: [20:17] <[CRXO_Tal]> ::stretches out her hands yet again, making firm-but-gentle contact with Bentall and Tebrun's faces:: [20:17] <[CPco_Bentall]> X4> ::wants to ask Tal just what her problem is but decides now is not the time:: [20:17] =.\ction= A close look at D'rall's sensor return not only shows the solid surface, but also signs of chlorophyll. The surface was definitely green. [20:17] Brig> ::nods:: Of course. ::turns and walks out of the Brig:: [20:17] <[CRXO_Tal]> ::begins to mutter, her breathing becoming slower and more regular:: [20:17] *> ::takes the PADD back and heads off back towards the lift:: (m) Hope it doesn't try to eat *me* this time... [20:17] ::nods:: I'm not exactly a scientist or engineer though, so I'm afraid I can't interpret it as much more than just a solid surface. Perhaps someone from one of those branches...? [20:17] ::picks up a trace of something familiar in a data stream, isolating it and running a mattern match:: [20:18] =.\ction= This transfer looks exactly identical to the first. [20:18] <[CRS3_Savant]> X4> ::Frustrated in her efforts, Savant lookwed back down at the ground and exhaled, running her hand through the rich green grass:: [20:18] Brig> ::rubs his chest:: God, it feels like someone was standing on me. ::coughs slightly as he slides from the floor to a sitting position on the bench:: [20:18] <[CPco_Bentall]> X4> ::breathes in sharply:: [20:18] <[RAGC_LoraKor]> X4> ::frowns:: [20:18] ::perks up at the word engineer:: [20:18] <[CRXO_Tal]> ::feels her body shudder once more as Lonara passes from Tebrun to Bentall:: [20:19] TL> ::walks inside:: Sickbay [20:19] <[CRXO_Tal]> ::blinks a couple of times and stands up slowly:: [20:19] ::keeps the log reading of the item on the holotank and returns her own display to an active readout of that region, wondering if it'll show up again:: [20:19] <[RAGC_LoraKor]> X4> ::turns to Bentall:: Lonara? ::looks up at Tal:: I feel... off. [20:19] * Peter|AFK (peter@66.42.7.183) has joined #uss-coronado [20:19] * Darkoven (~david@mail.blur.com) has left #uss-coronado [20:19] <[CPco_Bentall]> X4> ::closes his eyes then jerks them open:: What... Where am I? ::glares at Tal and LoraKor in turn:: [20:19] Brig> ::looks up at Sanchez, then frowns and slouches over, staring at his knees:: I told you to stay the hell away from me. [20:19] <[CRXO_Tal]> ::gazes sternly at Bentall and then turns to Tebrun:: Should I summon Dr. Reed? [20:20] TL> ::watches the door open and starts to step inside, then jumps back in suprise as it tries to close on him:: Hey! I was just kidding!! ::watches the door open and close...open and close:: [20:20] <[CPco_Bentall]> X4> ::looks around:: Lonara?? No... Dosim. [20:20] <[RAGC_LoraKor]> X4> Ah... my apologies. ::glances at Tal:: We seem to have summoned... the wrong host. [20:20]