[19:00] The sim will end...when it has to. :) I have tobe at work tomorrow morning at 8am EST...so as long as we leave enought time for me to shower, shave, and dress....I'm cool :) [19:00] right on [19:00] we need Marcy. There's bound to be some form of violence tonight -_- [19:00] * McC grins [19:00] ditto on my 8AM class, Chris ;) [19:00] ::chuckles:: No diplomacy tonight, in all likelihood. ;) [19:00] ::smirks a little more pronouncedly:: [19:00] the continous phaser array is not ready yet! [19:00] I don't gotta work tomorrow.. [19:00] blow up! [19:00] hehe [19:00] We're missing 1, so I'm going to give him the traditional 1 minute. [19:00] Starting about 30 seconds ago. ;) [19:00] * Savant is going to go to the loo in that one minute, brb [19:00] Is anyone going to need the Coropedia for anything, or will I be able to relegate that to the archives after tonight? [19:00] oop, only 30 seconds, mevermind [19:01] Psst, Kari. Sim time. [19:01] It's 2101 by my clock. [19:01] pee fast, man! [19:01] Farrell, send it to me and I'll find a place of honor for it on jestertrek.com [19:01] Just zip 'er up. [19:01] coropedia? [19:01] Heh, if you're going to do that, I'd rather finish it first ;) [19:01] an encyclopedia of all the stuff we've done over the years [19:01] * Jacob (~jacobgar@roc-66-66-126-194.rochester.rr.com) has joined #USS- Coronado [19:01] ::chuckles:: Your call, but I can say it was a work in progress. ;) [19:01] http://coropedia.mcc3d.com [19:01] Have Ross create a subdomain for you on JesterTrek, Dennis. It'd make more sense there. [19:01] * Jacob is now known as obsj [19:02] #uss-coronado-ooc [19:02] * Marcy is now known as CLFP_Marcy [19:02] OK, let's roll. :) [19:02] * kari is now known as LTSI_Brooks [19:02] Having joined late in the adventure, I got sick of not knowing what was going on when people were talking about the past. So I did something about it ;D [19:02] #uss-coronado-ooc for those not already there. [19:02] uniforms, dammit! [19:02] * Jester is now known as Lesabeth_Kor [19:02] All hands! Make ready to set sail! Stand by the braces! Man the cannon! =) [19:02] we only have one cannon now? [19:02] Cannon the man, too! [19:02] And hold on to your butts. [19:02] There are so many words I could say right now...but I think the very best ones are: [19:02] LCARS, let's do the thing one last time... [19:02] * CoroLCARS =/\= CMCO_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] ::attn:: [19:02] ::attn:: [19:02] ::snaps to 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:: [19:02] ::attn:: [19:02] ::rocks the twins:: [19:03] Good evening, everyone. :) Welcome to Coronado sim #376, aka Coronado sim "seven-years-plus-one-day", aka the last Coronado sim ever. [19:03] Hoorah! [19:03] woot! [19:03] ::applauds:: [19:03] ::applauds:: [19:04] ::claps:: [19:04] ::claps:: [19:04] * Obs_Me (~jhgkghffg@CPE00e0188357c2- CM023030003776.cpe.net.cable.rogers.com) has left #uss-coronado [19:04] ::applauds:: [19:04] ::claps!:: [19:04] ::claps, watching the door open and close with curiousity:: [19:04] * Treyvan (justhere@adsl-69-152-108-37.dsl.rcsntx.swbell.net) has joined #uss-coronado [19:05] Seven years and one day ago, 29 August 1997, I ran a Coronado sim for the first time. Of that original crew, one person has been good enough to join us tonight. ::smiles at Dodge:: Welcome. [19:05] * ObsStarcher (Commander@ACD1D170.ipt.aol.com) has left #uss-coronado [19:05] Huzzah for Dodge! [19:05] ::cheer:: [19:05] Welcome back. :) [19:05] Hurrah! [19:05] We also have two people from Coronado sim #2: Sirius, aka Dorko, who last simmed on Coro some years back... and Sonya, aka Zunute. Who last simmed with Coro last week, and who has been a member of Coronado from Coronado sim #2, to Coronado sim #376. [19:06] ::hugs Sonya:: [19:06] Hurrah for She of the Pink Novel. [19:06] ::whistles:: [19:06] ::cringe in terror of wrath of Sonya:: [19:06] woo wooo [19:07] ::glares at everyone:: [19:07] * MG_Ironside_X2 changes topic to '=/\= U.S.S. Coronado, NCC-97901... http://www.jestertrek.com/coro2400/ =/\= Coronado's final sim, now in progress! =-= "Gentlemen, it has been an honor, and a privlige, serving with you."' [19:07] ::Maiko grin:: [19:07] I intend to recommend you all for promotion.... in whatever fleet we wind up serving. [19:07] ::Watches for General Patt-Ironside to leave and not come back:: [19:07] ::chuckles:: Also with us are some 15 members of the Order of the Defenders of Coronado... 27 simmers who have become my (somewhat dysfunctional) family. [19:08] Tonight, we add two members of that family. [19:08] This, by the way, is the only award or recognition I'm going to give tonight, and as far as I'm concerned, it's the only one that freakin' matters. ;) [19:08] * ObsLefty (~professor@mx0214.pubip.gamewood.net) has joined #USS- Coronado [19:08] * CoroLCARS sets mode: +v ObsLefty [19:09] Cloaked, aka CPO Zachery Prentiss, step forward. Spuzzum, aka Lieutenant Derek Canterbury, step forward. [19:09] ::steps forward:: [19:09] ::smiles slightly as he takes a step forward:: [19:09] ::smile to himself:: [19:09] Cloaked, Spuzzum, both of you have stuck with us through thick and thin, through good sims and (they never happen, honest) bad sims, through everything that we aboard Coronado do together. [19:10] * LTen_Gannsen (~professor@205.161.152.200) Quit (Ping timeout) [19:10] It's my honor to add you to the Order of the Defenders of Coronado. Thank you, and congratulations. :) [19:10] ::heartfelt applause:: [19:10] Huzzah! [19:10] ::claps:: [19:10] ::applauds:: [19:10] ::applauds:: [19:10] * ObsLefty is now known as LTen_Gannsen [19:10] ::applauds:: [19:10] ::applauds:: [19:10] ::claps:: [19:10] ::applauds:: [19:10] ::smiles and nods, then winks at Maiko:: Thank you. [19:10] ::claps:: [19:10] ::nods, grinning:: [19:10] ::applauds!:: [19:11] ::mouths something in her husband's general direction, then winks:: [19:11] ::claps:: [19:11] ::Can read lips:: [19:11] ::grins and steps back in line:: [19:11] ::does likewise, seemingly one step behind tonight...:: [19:12] Finally, I would be remiss if I did not mention Lefty, aka Lieutenant Brandon Gannsen. Lefty, your only crime (::grins::) was joining us a little late. You've become a valuable member of the Coronado team, and I hope that you will find the time to join us for GvE. I'll have to rename the Order (or maybe I won't), but for the moment, consider yourself an Honorary Member. Thank you. :) [19:12] ::more applause:: [19:12] ::claps cheerfully:: [19:12] ::applause:: [19:12] ::too:: [19:12] ::claps!:: [19:12] ::claps:: [19:12] ::applauds:: [19:12] ::cheers:: [19:12] ::applauds:: [19:12] ::inclines head:: [19:12] ::nods:: You've been a welcome addition. Good job. [19:13] * CCC (~cccurtis@dsl-216-227-10-14.pivot.net) has joined #uss-coronado [19:13] * CoroLCARS sets mode: +v CCC [19:13] ::applauds:: [19:13] Indeed. :) OK. Let's do this thing. [19:13] * CCC is now known as CREN_Farley [19:13] Tonight's briefing, in sympathy toward our many observers, is rather longish. "Let me sum up." ;) [19:13] =Sim Briefing!= Please type "ack" after you've read it... [19:13] Stardate 240408.30: "The End is the Beginning", by Jester. [19:13] SUMMARY: The end of one story. The beginning of the next. [19:14] The asteroid-starship Xanadu is in the Regency system, one of the most strongly-held systems in Alliance space. The Camelynians will likely defend the facility to the point of insanity. We have learned that the tear will open in a matter of days, and that it will open in close proximity to Xanadu. [19:14] We have learned over the course of years that the Fourth Chamber of Xanadu is an infinitely long corridor to other places and times. This corridor ("the Way") has caused critical damage to the fabric of space- time, resulting in the tears. The tears threaten to rip apart our universe. [19:14] The Hexamon, the governing body that are the descendants of those who built Xanadu, have declared they are going to evacuate the structure, then "sunder" the Fourth Chamber: separate it from the rest of the asteroid. Once the Fourth Chamber is separated, our access to the Way will collapse. [19:14] Volunteers from Reor, Regency, and former Starfleet vessels in M64 have been volunteering to join the "Odyssey": a pilgrimage of personnel down the Fourth Chamber to sunder or destroy two other facilities with capabilities identical to Xanadu. These volunteers have been evacuating down the Way. [19:14] It is known that the Hexamon has some kind of city-sized base of operations far, far down the Way. In the meantime, preparations for the sundering have reached the critical point. The Xur are likely to interfere, and it's entirely possible that the sundering itself will open the tear... [19:14] Briefing complete. [19:14] ack [19:14] * CRXO_Tal acknowledges with a crisp salute. [19:14] ack ::dies at a ripe old age while waiting for it to finish:: [19:14] Ack [19:14] ack [19:14] ack [19:14] ack [19:14] ack [19:14] ack [19:14] ackety ack! [19:14] ack [19:14] ack [19:14] ack [19:15] ack [19:15] Ack [19:15] ack [19:16] As we begin, crews have been working around the clock to put Coronado back in shape for what is likely to be an upcoming battle. Those repairs are nearing completion. [19:16] Any questions? [19:16] ::raises:: [19:16] ::Raises:: [19:16] Commodore, go ahead. [19:16] ::raises:: [19:17] actually, I think that briefing answers it, sorry [19:17] np :) Commander D'rall? [19:17] Yes, Tricia Star, RNN... Miss Kor, can you verify that initial death totals leaked to the press were indeed erroneous and that more than four people died on Coronado as a result of her last action? [19:17] Aldur> ::shoots the journalist, the beginning of a long tradition in M64:: [19:17] Savant? [19:18] I just want to take this point to say thank you to everyone here; you've really made my monday nights sometimes the only thing to look forward to int he whole week. You've never disappointed me. And especially Ross, who's always been the voice of reason and always been the best damned game- running-guy I could ask for. [19:18] ::smirks, raises:: [19:18] ::smiles:: Indeed, but no mushy stuff yet. I have to remain clear-headed enough to run the sim. ;) [19:18] psh. not like i won't see you ever agian :p [19:18] But thank you. :) [19:19] General? [19:19] I'd like to you to say something one last time for Coronado, so I'll ask you this: How's it all going to turn out? ;-) [19:19] LOL [19:19] Well, first, Ironside sacrifices himself when the tar na zee infects Coronado through a remnant left in the torpedoes that Commander Farley put together. [19:19] ::grins:: [19:19] But the damage is so critical that-- well, let's find out the rest together, shall we? ;) [19:20] ... [19:20] Then Tal gets blown out an airlock? ;) [19:20] You're supposed to say "You don't expect me to answer that, do you?", moron. ;-) [19:20] only after I get to kill her again [19:20] lol. [19:20] And Maiko rams a subverted Pfhor destroyer? [19:20] It doesn't pay for a GM to get too predictable. [19:20] Now shhhh! [19:20] ::chuckles:: [19:20] Any other questions? [19:21] Right. :) I will say at least one predictable thing: I didn't write an ending. ::grins:: I never write endings. I have no idea what's gonna happen, but I hope it works out. ;) [19:21] Let's sim. :) [19:21] =.\= =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= SIM RESUME =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= =.\= [19:21] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:21] * CPco_Bentall is now known as CPco_Bentall_Razor [19:21] ::stands upon the bridge, her arms folded across her chest as she stare at the holotank:: [19:22] =.\ction= Coronado is surrounded by a virtual swarm of workbees and two Atlas class tugs, finishing out the repairs to her dorsal saucer. [19:22] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:22] ::seated at the helm, having finished her work on Kelaka an hour ago:: [19:22] ::is moving from console to console within Alexandria's control center, barking orders out to various picket craft, static defenses, and Wraith squadrons guarding the tear closing vessels:: [19:22] ::Savant hung in the collective computer-memory of the Alliance Fleet just as her hologram hung in Xanadu's command chamber. She observed the systems around Regency along with the more immediate surroundings, on the alert for any intrusions from the Xur:: [19:22] RR> ::reads the brief reprimand from Admiral Aldur again:: Well I suppose it could have been worse. ::rises and heads for the bridge:: [19:22] Flight Operations - what is the current ship's status? [19:22] X2> ::stands in operations, looking a bit distant and preoccupied in thought:: [19:22] TL> ::stands in the turbolift approaching the Deck Nine bridge, reading over an updated damage repair assesment:: [19:22] ::at the science console, running through a series of checks on the repaired sensor arrays:: [19:23] ::stands at his station, monitoring and shuffling the reports coming in:: [19:23] =Description= The Regency system is flooded with ships of every description: former Starfleet, Boratis, Camelynian, Apori, several captured Pfhor warships, Reor'san ships of every description, even a few that are not immediately recognizable, perhaps other species that have been contacted along the way. [19:23] M> Doctor Van Dyken, have you updated the crew status reports yet? [19:23] ::walks onto the bridge, coffee in hand, as he stares at the viewscreen and the veritable hive of activity displayed on the forward view. He pauses for a moment to watch, then heads over to the tactical station and relieves the officer on duty:: [19:23] ::runs a quick check down the board:: Repairs still in progress. Holding stationary position for now. [19:23] X2> ::She speaks melodiously, recalling the days of her first activation on Coronado; her head turned to speak to Ironside:: All checkpoints report negative, General. No contact. [19:23] ::stands propped up on he deck 9 bridge just fore of the CIC, listening intently:: [19:23] ::stands near the Mission Ops console, going over a few things as he grunts:: I need more room and more extrapolation power... Commander Tal. I shall be in the CIC for this battle. I will have my Mission Ops console commands transfered... ::stops as hes asked a question:: With the reinforcements we have been given Commander we have our two fighter Flights up to speed [19:24] That'll change soon enough. Are the artificial gravity generators in place? [19:24] ::nods slowly:: Excellent, Colonel. Proceed as you deem neccessary. [19:24] =.\ction= Near the center of the formation are the Camelynian Worldship Hammer of Justice, flanked on either side by R.S. Churchill and R.S. Dauntless. Coro hangs a few hundred thousand kilometers from this monstrosity, currently in the worldship's shadow as she undergoes repairs. [19:24] ::steps on the bridge:: I think we're going to be alright... [19:24] * LTen_Gannsen (~professor@mx0214.pubip.gamewood.net) Quit (Write Error: Broken pipe) [19:24] M> Have it on my desk in five minutes, then, Ensign. [19:24] X2> Yes, General. ::she replied with a gesture, displaying the schematics of the gravity generators:: We're set up. [19:24] ::glanes at Daren:: Captain on deck! [19:24] Mr. Embry hail Commodore Daren for me will you? [19:24] * LTen_Gannsen (~professor@205.161.152.39) has joined #USS-Coronado [19:24] * CoroLCARS sets mode: +v LTen_Gannsen [19:24] ::steps up to Prescot:: Well well well.. I heard you all needed Fighter Pilots.. I didn't expect them to draft me for the job though. [19:25] Embry> Aye Captain. +com+ Coronado from Blackrazor. [19:25] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:25] ::goes to attn, then returns to his duties:: [19:25] ::smirks sadly at Daren:: [19:25] ::goes back to work at the console, finishing the fleshing out of what's left of her flight department with assignments:: [19:25] ::glances down at his console and looks over:: We've got an incoming hail from Blackrazor. [19:25] ::looks to Tal, then the others:: Engineering is buzzing...I certainly wouldn't go down there right now unless you had to. [19:25] ::rubs his chin and glances from display to display looking for some sort of sign of what he's to do - still unsure whether or not Gregg's message meant he was to join the Odyssey, and given the obvious the message is supposed to, such an idea is likely wrong:: [19:25] ::looks over at Marcy and smirks slightly:: Interesting rank you carry now as well Colonel. It is good to have you on board again. [19:26] X2> ::The surrounding conversation is simply a buzz in Sieven's ears. There were new sounds now that required his attention, and he felt he should listen to them carefully.:: [19:26] Good to be back.. A year at intel and you'll be looking over your shoulder every 10 seconds. [19:26] X2> ::She pondered Ironsides' thoughtfulness, commenting:: What are you thinking about General? [19:26] *> ::works on the repairs with the other teams from the ship and other ships:: [19:26] Olmy> X2> ::walks into the Second Chamber control center as if he owns the place:: [19:26] ::twitches the corner of his mouth slightly:: What Gregg's message meant. [19:27] ::moves to the science station:: Lieutenant Brooks, do the new sensors meet with your approval? [19:27] ::finishes her work by reassigning the various shifts at the helm on the main bridge and flying bridge, then sends out the appropriate notices to her department:: [19:27] X2> ::Savant swiveled in the air to face Olmy as he entered, offering him a polite smile:: [19:27] ::looks at the Executive Officer and the Commanding Officer in turn:: Sirs? Incoming hail? ::grins:: [19:27] I'm not as confident as it would seem I am supposed to be... ::glances over as the mass of Olmy enters the center:: [19:27] X2> ::For some strange reason, Drexler turned to Olmy as he entered.:: How goes it? [19:27] CIC> ::motions for Marcy to follow him as he moves back into the CIC, moving over to the nearest console and begining to reroute his Mission Ops console powers there, setting up the center holo table for now to help him preform represenations of what might happen and how he can best alter the outcome:: I cannot imagine why someone would want to go into the Intelligence field. [19:27] CIC> ::follows:: [19:27] ::turns to Canterbury:: Put it through... [19:27] ::checks the repair list:: +taps+ D'rall to Farley. How soon until I can have impulse back? I don't really like being a sitting duck... [19:27] *> ::is sitting on the floor in front of an EPS junction rewiring an entire section of corridor:: [19:27] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:28] X2> ::Her tone was low, as if only for Ironside:: Don't worry so much about it, Jeremy. Even if you haven't always made the right decision, you've always stood by it and you've always done well. [19:28] ::frowns, shaking her head slowly:: It's clusmy.. They work alright, but they aren't aligned perfectly yet. Getting little ghosts where they overlap. [19:28] Embry> ::frowns:: Not getting a response Captain. Perhaps their commun... ::looks down:: Oh wait, there we go. [19:28] ::opens the channel, sending a subtle 'sorry for the delay' signal along the line:: [19:28] E> ::keep working on repairs, though almost completed..:: [19:28] CIC> Well, Ironically enough it seemed like a good idea at the time, and it's hard to say no to a person like Tebrun Lora Kor. [19:28] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:28] Olmy> X2> ::gives Drexler a nod:: Good morning, Captain. Our evacuation is nearly complete. We will soon be ready to begin the sundering. [19:28] +com+ Greeting Commodore. [19:28] ::snorts:: Standing by my decision isn't going to save the universe. [19:28] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:28] X2> ::deep breath:: Understood. [19:29] ::nods:: Keep working on the alignment programs. Contact Engineering if you have to. [19:29] *> ::seals the panel and slides sideways to the next one:: [19:29] ::mutters under his breath:: Damnit Stephen, where are you when I need you the most? [19:29] ::drums her fingers while waiting for Farley's response:: [19:29] *> +taps+ D'rall shouldn't be to much longer, I'm not in that area right at the moment but will get back to you with a better est. [19:29] X2> ::Savant frowned at mention of the sundering that was going to take place. She smiled a little bit at Ironside:: I understand, I've been feeling the same way for months. [19:29] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:29] ::lets his fingers glide over his console, seemingly not even thinking about what he's doing, but his mind is alert to every tiny light blinking, and every word that passes before his eyes:: [19:29] Olmy> X2> I will monitor the process from here. ::indicates the nearby inner control room:: However, it is possible that the procedure will be quite... dangerous. [19:29] ::makes a face:: I'm sure I can get it worked out up here just fine... [19:29] +taps+ Thank you. D'rall out. [19:29] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:29] CIC> ::smirks again as he pulls up another scenario, trying to see how he can best use his forces at his disposal... not that they are much:: Indeed. I feel that way about General Ironside as well [19:30] X2> ::tilts his head to the side:: You're staying here? [19:30] ::leans back and sighs, as there is not much for her to do now but continue to monitor repairs and the local traffic. [19:30] M> ::takes the report in hand and looks it over:: Good. Very good. Move the lieutenants out of ICU. [19:30] +com+ ::nods:: Captain Bentall. [19:30] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:30] ::chuckles:: I don't blame you. Let me know if you need anything. [19:30] ::moves towards Tactical:: [19:30] Olmy> X2> Until it is time for me to depart, yes. The Frant has a flawship prepared for my departure down the Way. When the sundering has begun, I will retire to it. [19:31] X2> ::She nodded:: Good luck, Olmy. And may I say thank you for everything you've done for us. [19:31] *>+taps [19:31] ::glances at Maiko and gives her a special smile, his eyes meeting hers briefly and exchanging thoughts without words:: [19:31] CIC> Aye. The general can be quite an intimidating person when he needs to be.. Back when he was a Colonel probably no older than I am now he scared me half to death. Course I was a sniveling Starfleet security midshipman at the time. [19:31] +com+ Just received new orders from Admiral Aldur. Apparently he thinks we work well together. So Blackrazor's been reassigned to your escort squadron until further notice. ::tight smile:: I think he wan'ts us to watch out for one another. [19:31] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:31] *> +Taps+ Farley to Gannsen [19:31] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:31] ::manages a smile for Zach, one of the few she has managed the last few days:: [19:31] * Zunite (Sonya@ip68-98-143-225.dc.dc.cox.net) Quit (Quit: ) [19:31] =.\ction= A wing of Banshee fighters comes out of nesting near the Xanadu First Chamber entrance. [19:31] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:31] X2> ::nods grimly:: Is there anything else you need from... us? [19:31] ::nods absently, and turns back to the diagnostics console:: [19:32] ::looks up, hearing Tal's footsteps approach, but looks back to his console on short notice:: [19:32] ::snaps his head over to a display as signatures appear at the first chamber entrance:: [19:32] X2> ::louder:: I have contacts, bearing 212.47, vector at 10.7. Banshee wing. [19:32] CIC> Im going to give you overall command of Coronado's fighters Colonel. Think you can handle that? [19:32] +com+ Xanadu Control, Tactical Fighter Wing 247, "Redeemers", requesting landing clearance, Alexandria. [19:32] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:32] CIC> Surely. [19:32] Mr. Canterbury, how are your systems and stations working since being repaired? [19:32] *> +taps+ Gannsen here [19:32] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:32] :::shudders slightly and rolls his shoulders, feeling much more jittery than he probably should be:: [19:32] +com+ Reddemer leader, please power down shields and weapons and prepare for inspection. Standard routine. [19:32] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:32] X2> Have they passed the subversion program? [19:32] *> +taps+ How much longer on impulse drive repairs? [19:32] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:33] <> [19:33] +com+ Acknowledged, escort. Shields and weapons already powered down and awaiting your pleasure. [19:33] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:33] *> +taps+ A few more minutes [19:33] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:33] ::shrugs slightly:: Diagnostics check out, but in lieu of actual test firing I can't say for certain. ::shifts his weight, glancing over at the Commodore:: The Xur tore up our dorsal emitters pretty bad. [19:33] ::sends out a few messages, then glances around the bridge, slowly taking in each crew member as he does so, wondering where they will all be this time tomorrow:: [19:33] ::closes her eyes for a second, imagining the sky and air rushing past her... realizing it had been some time since she had relaxed on the holodeck... as she opened her eyes again, she decided she would have to take Zach flying sometime soon:: [19:33] CIC> Good. They lost half of their men during Commodore Daren's last raid. ::holds back saying more than that:: They need a morale booster Colonel. Think you're up to it? [19:33] X2> ::Savant dispatched an insepction flight to ensure that the Banshees were who they said they were, and then watched eagerly:: [19:33] Olmy> X2> ::shakes his head at Drexler's question:: You can assist no further... unless you wish to follow me down the Way, Captain. Whether you remain in this facility during the sundering... ::pauses:: It is your call. It is quite likely to be dangerous, hoever. [19:34] CIC> I never was a motivational speaker, but I think I can do that, too. [19:34] *> +taps+ Thank you. [19:34] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:34] +com+ ::smiles thinly though the holotank:: Does he? Welcome to the party then. From what my people tell me we'll be all set to break free of this hospital gown in just a little while... [19:34] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:34] ::nods:: Phaser technology is some of our oldest and most reliable. There shouldn't be too much doubt about their functioning at this point. Keep me posted if you find anything wrong. [19:34] *> +taps+ Farley to D'rall [19:34] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:34] +taps+ Go ahead... sir. [19:34] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:34] ::blinks:: What an odd thing to say... ::manages a smile after a moment:: [19:34] *> +taps+ You'll have impulse in a few mins. [19:34] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:34] X2> ::She paused and her tone changed melodic again:: +com+ Redeemer Leader, this is Xanadu Station. . . how are you? [19:35] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:35] ::Arches an eyebrow:: [19:35] *> +taps+ very welcome oh master of brilliant ideas [19:35] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:35] +com+ Acknowledged Commodore. When we have time you and I still need to sit down and have a chat. Until that time though we're here and ready to follow you out. [19:35] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:35] CIC> +taps+ Prescot to Commander Tal. Do we have any word on the distribution on the Anti-Infestation weapon that we tested out on the Xur. [19:35] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:35] X2> ::looks over at Olmy, then at Ironside, but decides not to say anything:: [19:35] +taps+ ::Sughs in relief:: Thank you. D'rall out. [19:35] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:35] E> ::double check readings:: +taps+ Skylooker to Farley... Commander, the repair I was assigned to are completed and in testing... for now, they seems to hold on. [19:35] +com+ ::with an amused arch in her voice:: I am at 11% fuel reserves, escort. Currently undamaged... thank you. [19:35] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:35] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:35] *> ::closes the pannel and slowly stands up:: Gah Im getting to old for this [19:36] ::quietly turns to an aide and speaks softly to him, ordering him to have a Nightmare on full alert status, ready for his use if necessary:: [19:36] Oh, nothing... just reminded me a lot of my first gunnery lecture at the Academy. As if they had to describe phasers to us in a flattering light or something. ::sits pensively:: [19:36] CIC> ::looks over at Marcy and nods:: Carry on then Colonel. And Gods speed. [19:36] +taps+ Not as of yet, Colonel. I'm just about to check on it. [19:36] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:36] *> +taps+ Seems Sky? I wnat better then seems. [19:36] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:36] CIC> ::salutes:: [19:36] ::looks out the viewport for a long moment, his mind recalling memories, both good and bad, since he joined the crew:: [19:36] ::glances at Canterbury:: You heard the Colonel's request? Do we have that data available? [19:36] CIC> ::salutes Marcy before hitting his com badge:: +Taps+ please keep me informed when you do find out ma`am [19:36] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:37] *> ::walks to the Impulse control and regulation panel; taps a few buttons and begins a cold startup of the impulse drive:: [19:37] TL> ::enters TL:: Fighter bay. [19:37] X2> ::meanwhile she mouthed "It's Kor!" to Ironside and Sieven, though her reply to Kor was far more professional:: +com+ I always thought I'd be the one giving that sort of answer to you, Kor. I'm glad to hear that you're functioning within normal operating parameters. ... you're cleared, please follow Zeta pattern approach for refuelling and rearming. [19:37] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:37] * ObsKyle (~pilot2ky@nr7-216-68-168-6.fuse.net) has joined #USS-Coronado [19:37] M> ::moving through the recovery center, examining a patient at a time:: How's the arm? All right, we'll get something to take care of that. [19:37] +taps+ ::nods:: There's a little place on Reorsa, I'll buy you a drink when this is all over. Once Coro breaks free, I'm going to assign you to be my lead escort vessel...that'll mean for the most part our ships will be joining targeting protocols for maximum effect. Can your helmsman handle that? [19:37] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:37] ::over her shoulder to Tal:: Engineering reports we'll be ready to light off in a few minutes. [19:37] E> +taps+ We haven't finished to test it so a seems is all I have for now as the system could go down in the remaining test. Mostlikely it wont but on here, I've learned to see all side without eliminating the slim possibilities like this one. [19:37] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:37] ::smiles:: That's Farley's area. He doesn't really keep me up-to-date on the available stockpiles, either. [19:37] X2> ::glances at Savant:: Kor? ::lights up slightly:: Really? [19:38] ::raises his eyebrows slightly, then turns and glances over at Olmy, attempting to lock their eyes together:: [19:38] +com+ Redeemer flight confirms, escort. Inbound to the First Chamber, ETA 90 seconds. [19:38] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:38] ::shifts his weight again:: Commander Farley, I should say. ::gazes at the floor for an instant:: [19:38] ::nods at Canterbury and then D'Rall:: [19:38] +taps+ Farley, from Tal. [19:38] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:39] +com+ Look forward to it. As for my helm officer, he's a little green but he did alright in our last run so I think we're good to go. ::grins:: Unless you want to loan Commander D`rall to me? [19:39] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:39] FB> ::steps off the turbolift. A captain called the group to attention:: At ease. Let me first say that while most of you may not know me I'm sure you all have at least heard of me. [19:39] X2> ::She gives Sieven a broad toothy smile as she replied to the Redeemers:: +com+ Xanadu Station confirms, Redeemers. [19:39] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:39] Olmy> X2> ::gives Ironside an... understanding? look, still apparently waiting for Drexler's response:: [19:39] ::sees his console light up and his hands immediately fly over the buttons, sending the data where it needs to go:: [19:39] ::prepares for the eventual return of propulsion, querying the network for an easy patrol route to follow while everything is tuned up:: [19:39] X2> ::looks back to Olmy:: I do wish to follow you. [19:39] *> +taps+ Farley here [19:39] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:40] ::shifts his gaze slightly to another console, showing the view down the fourth chamber:: [19:40] +com+ ::grins:: Sorry. ::pauses:: Maybe next week though. ::changes:: You are carrying enough of the viral torpedoes, correct? [19:40] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:40] E> ::continu with the test list:: [19:40] ::hands dance over the consol working through the pree ignition sequences; checks to make sure they are aligned in correct configuration to prevent any mishaps; seeing that they are he gently hits the igntion button and silently prays that he got all the wires fixed correctly:: [19:40] CIC> ::runs a few things over on his holotable, preparing it to piggyback off of the main holotank in the bridge like it does normally once the combat begins... looking over on the console next to him for mission ops commands, preparing a full spread of ECM that gave minor sucess in the past:: [19:40] +taps+ What is the status of our anti-infestation torpedoes? They have been distributed to the fleet, have they not? [19:40] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:41] Olmy> X2> Then please remain, Captain. As for your staff... their fate is in your hands. I can only tell you that this has never been attempted before. We will be redirecting unthinkable energies. Those energies may yet destroy t-- ::cuts himself off, then pause:: This facility may be destroyed. [19:41] FB> I am Kyle Marcy. I was the TAC officer on this ship for a long time, then I moved to intel. Now I'm here to run this outfit. I know you've lost men in the recent skirmish. I know how that is.. I've lost more than a few on my watch to the Phfor. Now I want you all to fly for me but more importantly I want to to come back ALIVE. [19:41] X2> ::Savant breathed out to Ironside quietly:: I really don't want them to close the Way. [19:41] *> +taps+ I passed the information to fleet weapons command and they took care of everything as far as I know maam. [19:41] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:41] +com+ ::nods:: Half of our torp compliment are of the viral sort. Took them awhile to get loaded but we managed. We'll only be using them if we have the upper hand though. Defense will be strictly the destructive type. [19:41] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:41] =.\ction= The new wing of Banshees enters the First Chamber heading for the Second, trading places with a wing on its way out. [19:41] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:41] FB> No bullshit. That is all. ::crisp about hace:: [19:42] ::quietly, in return:: Wants have not meaning in this cause anymore, Savant. Only needs and musts. [19:42] +taps+ Thank you, Mr. Farley. Bridge out. [19:42] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:42] ::completes plotting the patrol route and waits for the word from engineering that engines are go:: [19:42] TL> Combat Information Center [19:42] ::listens to the words of the bridge crew, and can't help but smile faintly at the way they all go so smoothly:: [19:42] *> +taps+ Gannsen to Farley [19:42] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:43] X2> The warnings have been given. All those who remain will follow. ::looks over at Savant:: Has Aldur indicated a timeline? [19:43] X2> ::she nodded in reply:: I know. Just... ::she exhaled:: If anything should happen to me.... please let everyone know that I love them all very dearly. You people are my family. [19:43] Olmy> X2> ::to Savant:: The General is correct, Captain. This facility is a strain on the very fabric of this galaxy. Were the Way to remain open, it would endanger your lives. [19:43] +taps+ Prescot, from Tal. [19:43] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:43] *> +taps+ Farley here. ::as he moves from one repair to another:: [19:43] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:43] I ::pause:: ...we love you too, Savant. [19:43] CIC> ::looks up from the holodisplay:: +taps+ Prescot here ma`am. [19:43] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:43] *>+ taps+ Impulse Engines are green and ready to go [19:43] X2> :Savant bobbed up into the air, back into professional mode as she faced the two:: Yes, Olmy, I'm quite aware of the fact. This is the best decision to take. And no, Sieven. I haven't a timeline yet. [19:43] *> +taps+ Great news! [19:43] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:43] CIC> ::Walks in with a somewhat smug look on his face:: [19:44] *> +Taps+ Farely to D'rall [19:44] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:44] ::looks down at the console, busying himself with his current diagnostic while he mutters:: (m) Department A says Department B has it, Department B says Department C has it, Department C says Department A has it... [19:44] +taps+ D'rall, go. [19:44] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:44] +taps+ Check with Fleet Tactical Command, but all ships and fighters should have at least a 50% load of anti-viral torpedoes. [19:44] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:44] X2> ::nods to Savant:: I don't intend to live indefinitely without you nearby, Savant. We'll get you through. [19:44] CIC> +taps+ Yes ma`am.. I'll check with The General now [19:44] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:44] +com+ ::nods:: As my lead escort, there is one other thing you should know, if you don't already. According to what I've come to call 'the Smith Prophecy' the sundering is going to cause a tear...the opening of the Way will be exposed for a time, and according to this source, Xur ships will find their way inside. This ship, and it's entire escort group will be leading the pursuit of these ships. They must be destroyed. They will [19:44] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:44] *> +taps+ Your impulse engines are hot and ready to go! [19:44] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:45] ::sends off a message to the Captain, reroutes a few more, and then begins filing away the reports that have been looked over, signed, and sent back to him:: [19:45] =.\ction= The new flight of Banshees enters the Second Chamber and descends in a spiral toward one of the Alexandria landing fields. [19:45] +taps+ Understood. D'rall out. [19:45] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:45] *> ::takes out the PADD and looks to see his next assignment:: [19:45] ::glances about the facility and crosses his arms, then looks at the tactical plot again:: [19:45] X2> ::she offered a brief smile to Ironside and Drexler in response, but instead of speaking she lifted a hand, a swarm of holograms of the local area emerging around her.:: "I'm pulling processing threads from Reorsa to help monitor the area." [19:45] CIC> ::gets himself a com line:: +com+ Colonel Prescot to CINC-Ground, General Ironside [19:45] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:45] +com+ Ironside. Go. [19:45] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:45] E> ::double check the data...:: Perfect... +taps+ Skylooker to Farley, the system test is over and the system tested passed it as well as it has now a increase of 10% durability. [19:45] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:46] ::accesses the throttles and refreshes the indicators, sighing a relief as the lock is cleared:: Commodore, Commander, we have impulse speeds ready at your discretion. I've taken the liberty of requesting a patrol route... [19:46] Olmy> X2> ::turns his attention toward one of the nearby consoles, and stands in front of it, apparently looking it over:: [19:46] *> +taps+ Excellent! Sky. How much left to do in your areas? [19:46] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:46] <<...They must be destroyed. They will be destroyed.>> [19:46] * eiprahs (~jacobgar@roc-66-66-126-194.rochester.rr.com) has joined #USS-Coronado [19:46] CIC> +com+ General sir. We have not been given a readout on the current status of the anti-viral weaponry.. has it been distributed amongst the fleet? [19:46] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:46] X2> ::turns to the side and looks uninterestedly at a monitor, then back at Olmy:: [19:47] +com+ ::nods:: I'm aware, as is every member of my crew. We'll get the job done. [19:47] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:47] * obsj (~jacobgar@roc-66-66-126-194.rochester.rr.com) has left #uss- coronado [19:47] E> +taps+ Not a lot, I think this was the last system needed this extend repairing. The rest are minor repair and already taken cared of.. I'll have to double check that with the repair team in charge. [19:47] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:47] +com+ The schematics from Commander Farley were distributed amongst all vessels and facilities able to produce the weaponry, with orders to build a stock of said weaponry large enough to sustain a large fleet engagement. [19:47] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:48] M> No, it's not infected. Though I want you to keep an eye on it, and tell one of the nurses if anything looks wrong. [19:48] ::looks at Daren, then towards Tal, waiting for the order:: [19:48] X2> ::Savant hung in the air at the head of the Xanadu command center, caught in a bubble of displays as she orchestrated the minutae of fleet placement and intelligence reports. The important ones she shunted off to Drexler and to Ironside, holograms appearing beside them as their attention was needed:: [19:48] ::watches Coronado's comm traffic with one surprised eye as the iconographical indicators flicker like patterned Christmas tree lights, with communications literally going everywhere:: [19:48] * Obs_Kayless (~klingon@12-220-107-45.client.insightBB.com) has left #uss-coronado [19:48] Ms. D'Rall, are the engines ready to go? [19:48] ::glances about the facility:: Captain Drexler. [19:49] *> +taps+ Sky I want you to move to the aft area and finish up repairs and testing in that area. [19:49] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:49]