[19:03] oh by the way, Trump Marina looks like a Motel 6. :) [19:03] LOL [19:03] motel 6 sucks [19:03] it's across the street from me [19:03] I'll snap a picture of it tomorrow afternoon [19:04] maybe it's like a really NICE Motel 6... [19:04] It probably was a Motel 6 in a past life. ;) [19:04] Anyway, let's roll. [19:04] nope...not even close. There's a nicer Motel 6 on the Vegas strip [19:04] um...... theyre flea bags i think [19:04] * Jester is now known as Lessa_Kor [19:04] Commodore, whenever you're ready. [19:04] LCARS, let's shuffle up and deal.... [19:04] * CoroLCARS =/\= CMCO_Daren has called: ATTENTION ON DECK =/\= [19:04] * 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!' [19:04] * CoroLCARS sets mode: +m [19:04] ::attn:: [19:04] ::attn:: [19:04] ::attn:: [19:04] ::attn:: [19:04] * CRXO_Tal snaps to attention. [19:04] ::attn:: [19:04] ::attn:: [19:04] ::Attn:: [19:04] * CCC is now known as CREN_Farley [19:04] ::attn:: [19:04] * kari is now known as LTSI_Brooks [19:04] ::attn:: [19:04] Where's the greata_kor? [19:04] ::attn:: [19:05] Attention, you. :P [19:05] * CRXO_Tal snaps to attention. [19:05] ;) [19:05] Messa sawwry Lessa. :) [19:05] Welcome to everyone but Aggie, who's gonna lose another character tonight even if he doesn't know it. ;) [19:05] ::pops back into attention, Maiko smirk:: [19:05] * LCen_Skylooker (~Lewis_T_S@Toronto-HSE-ppp3744301.sympatico.ca) Quit (Ping timeout) [19:05] Let's jump right into the briefing. [19:05] =Sim Briefing!= Please type "ack" after you've read it... [19:05] Stardate 240408.16: "Odyssey", Part 2, by Jester. [19:06] SUMMARY: Xanadu goes this way. The Fourth Chamber goes that way. [19:06] The reconnaissance mission behind Xur lines has returned with some troubling information: the tar na zee has taken over several Xur planets in their space, and the unsubverted Xur seem to be attempting to fight it off, with limited success. However, this rules out a strike in Xur space. [19:06] * LCen_Skylooker (~Lewis_T_S@Toronto-HSE-ppp3744301.sympatico.ca) has joined #uss-coronado [19:06] * CoroLCARS sets mode: +v LCen_Skylooker [19:06] 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. However, we are left with the option of biding our time and few options for a proactive solution. [19:06] Savant has learned that the tear will appear in 18 days, and an image of Darek Smith appeared to inform Commodore Daren that the tear will appear at Xanadu's location. Coro has cleared potential rift-in locations for Xur scouts, but of course the Regency star itself remains... [19:06] Briefing complete. [19:06] ack [19:06] ack [19:06] ack [19:06] ack [19:06] ack [19:06] * CRXO_Tal acknowledges with a crisp salute. [19:06] <<::attn::.... this ain't starting well... :(>> [19:07] ackety ack [19:07] ack [19:07] Ack. [19:07] ack [19:07] ack [19:08] Coronado, as I've mentioned already, has three sims to go. As all of you know, I don't write endings. I just set up a situation and what happens, happens. [19:08] As a result, I have very little impetus to keep Coro alive, and very little restraining me from seeing to it that nobody survives. :) Very happy position for a GM to be in, I assure you. [19:09] So, let me give you a tiny warning: if you just sit in Regency and wait for the Xur to come to you, they will kick your collective butts. I suggest you start looking for an alternative or two. ;) [19:09] ::raises hand:: [19:09] * McC (~mcc@207-180-184-149.c3-0.sbo-ubr1.sbo-ubr.ma.cable.rcn.com) has joined #uss-coronado [19:09] Commander D'rall, a question? [19:10] I apologize for not getting a log out like I'd hoped, but Maiko would have hoped to investigate the Smith thing further in the time between last week and this. Did she uncover anything interesting? [19:10] ::raises:: [19:11] ::raises:: [19:11] Yep. The equipment in the asteroid was taken from Coro's own spare parts stock on or about 7 April of this year. Smith's DNA is all over the "theft." Once Savant knows where to look, she finds traces of a very gifted hacker giving Smith his old command codes back. After that, it was a simple matter to cover things up. A thorough check of Coro's computers has found no other such holes in the records. [19:11] ::lowers hand ^_^:: [19:11] So now there's just the question of how a dead man's DNA got all over the theft :) [19:11] There's every indication that the equipment was set up in April and has been waiting for the intervening time for someone to discover it. [19:12] ::raises:: [19:12] Yep. ;) [19:12] Commodore Daren, a question? [19:12] What's the current timeline for the sundering to be started? When is that scheduled if it is at all? [19:12] ::looks at Aggie/Tal:: Lucy, you got some 'splainin' to do! [19:12] ::Steps back into attn:: [19:13] The Hexamon needs four to five days to clear out critical equipment/records from Alexandria. They're expected to start that process "today," sim time. The sundering is scheduled immediately afterwards, prior to the next tear forming. [19:13] General Ironside, a question? [19:13] Same as the Commodore's. [19:13] ::nods:: Any other questions? [19:14] * CCC|BRB (~cccurtis@dsl-69-50-57-109.pivot.net) has joined #USS- Coronado [19:14] * CoroLCARS sets mode: +v CCC|BRB [19:14] Sorry got disconnected [19:14] Coro's orders, for the record, are to prevent an incursion by Xur forces into the Regency area by any means deemed necessary/possible. The orders give Commodore Daren (and the COs of the other ships in the area) the widest possible latitude to get the job done. [19:15] The Camelynians would prefer you not destroy the Regency star, but just about anything else is fair. ;) [19:15] Go help the unsubverted Xur. [19:15] * CREN_Farley (~cccurtis@dsl-69-50-57-194.pivot.net) Quit (Ping timeout) [19:15] No other questions? [19:16] Right. Let's sim. :) [19:16] =.\= =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= SIM RESUME =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= =.\= [19:16] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:16] ::Savant had reasserted herself across the network once more, finished her calculations. She was more than a little worred about the up-and- coming sundering, however, as she was unsure what would result from it, for her:: [19:17] ::Stands near the back of the bridge, her arms folded across her chest as she surveys the command center imperiously:: [19:17] =.\ction= The shorter range craft -- the Furious escorts, the fighters, many of the Defiant IIs -- are currently confined to Regency and patrol in wide circles around the system, power being pumped into sensors. [19:17] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:17] CIC> ::back in the CIC, "borrowing" the equipment there to do some evasive maneuver simulations:: [19:18] ::renters the command center within Alexandria, looking somewhat deeper in thought than normal:: [19:18] =.\ction= As a result, Coronado's and Xanadu's CICs are enjoying unprecedented sensor resolution and clarity out to 22 light years from Regency, and excellent resolution out to 65 light-years. Currently, that area appears to be clear. [19:18] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:18] * Sonya (Sonya@ip68-98-143-225.dc.dc.cox.net) has joined #uss-coronado [19:18] X2> ::Savants' hologram appeared beside Ironside as he entered:: Jeremy. [19:18] X2> ::sits at a console in the command center, reading through reports, albiet distractedly:: [19:18] * CoroLCARS sets mode: +v Sonya [19:18] * Sonya is now known as Zunite [19:18] * CCC|BRB is now known as CREN_Farley [19:18] Razor> ::maintains a tight defensive orbit around Xanadu:: [19:18] =.\ction= Coronado continues a closer patrol of the Regency system... [19:18] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:18] M> ::glances over the patient roster at sickbay's central pedestal:: [19:19] ::steps a little hurriedly onto the bridge, holding a mug of coffee and looking as though he didn't have time to shave this morning:: [19:19] ::makes his way over to a communications terminal through somewhat of a roundabout way:: Savant. Is Admiral Aldur still on Xanadu? [19:19] ::moves to the central command pit and sidles up to the helm console:: [19:19] X2> ::Savant nods:: Yes, General. He's currently in his quarters. [19:20] ::plots best reaction times to probable Xur entry points in the system, incorporating the evasives, and plugs it into the tactical simulation so they can plot best response times and plan ways to blockade the Xur effectively:: [19:20] RR> ::holds his head in his hands, pondering what could possibly be the next move for the fleet at this point, knowing what they know will happen once the sundering starts:: [19:20] X2> ::looks over at Ironside and Savant:: [19:20] Razor> ::sits in his ready room, lost in thought:: [19:20] ::straightens up, rubbing a spot in her back, then heads back out onto the bridge:: [19:20] ::While she watched, enjoying a nice clear picture of the Regency systems' area, she scanned through the network. Kor was out there somewhere at the moment, and Savant was determined to be there at the earliest possibility.:: [19:20] ::nods and punches a query into the communications terminal, locating the closest two-way node:: +com+ General Ironside to Admiral Aldur. [19:20] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:20] Tactical, put the latest sensor sweep data up in the main holotank. [19:20] E> ::goes over the test data and readies the new test to be performed when and if an infected ship comes available:: [19:21] X2> ::Savant smiled blithely back at Drexler:: [19:21] Aldur> X2> +taps+ Aldur, go. [19:21] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:21] ::looks over at Tal, sipping his coffee as he taps the watch officer and takes his seat, signing onto the station:: Just two seconds. ::completes his authentication and then transfers the data to the holotank:: [19:22] M> ::moves through the laboratories, checking on the multitude of experiments currently being run:: [19:22] ::walks past Tal and slides in behind the helm:: I've integrated the helm response times into the tactical simulation as you requested ma'am. [19:22] +taps+ Admiral, I have further information to add to my previous report regarding The Watchers, in addition to a request that will likely require your or Admiral Theron's approval. [19:22] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:22] ::nods slowly as the holotank begins to fill with data from the patrol craft:: [19:22] E> ::goes to Farley:: [19:22] Hopefully that's one thing that will make sense out of all of what's gone on recently... [19:22] Aldur> X2> +taps+ Very well. You in the control center? [19:22] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:23] +taps+ Affirmative, Admiral. [19:23] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:23] Aldur> X2> +taps+ I'm on my way up now. I'll join you presently. Aldur out. [19:23] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:23] X2> ::Savants' hologram sat cross-legged in the air, watching Ironside chat with Aldur patiently as her dissociated consciousness moved through the data lines of the Alliance:: [19:23] RR> ::plays computer simulations over and over getting a simulated look at what the sundering event might bring:: [19:23] I wanted to see it here, on the bridge. I don't think as well in the CIC. ::smiles tiredly:: Anyone have any suggestions for defending this region of space? [19:23] E> Hello Sky. ::looking up from his work:: [19:23] Sorry. It was easier to enter the data in via the CIC... [19:23] ::rubs his chin:: What do you two think about destroying a local star and hiding Xanadu within the forming nebula? [19:24] ::shakes her head at D'Rall:: Not a problem. [19:24] X2>::steps off a packet and looks around:: hmmm... perhaps a plan would have been good... [19:24] E> ::nods:: Hey there. What's up? I've been quite out of it lately due to my departement problems that are now fixed. [19:25] X2> ::stands up in anticipation of the admiral's arrival:: And then what? [19:25] E> Same here. I've got this "infection" project to the next stage finially. [19:25] X2> ::Savants' voice conjured around Zunite:: Hello, and welcome to Xanadu Station. How are you Zunite? [19:25] =.\ction= At the edge of the system a flight of three ships come into Coronado's sensor range. [19:25] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:25] Aldur> X2> ::enters the Second Chamber control center, walking rapidly:: [19:26] E> I see [19:26] The sundering. Without a specific grav-well, it may prove difficult for the subverted Xur to get close enough quickly enough. [19:26] X2> ::announces in the control centre:: Admiral on deck! [19:26] X2> Hi Savant, I'm doing fine... Reorsa got boring... I'm looking for work, know of anything interesting to do? [19:26] ::glances at the tank as the contacts pop up, and confirms them on the flight sensors a moment later, checking to see if they've been identified as friendlies:: [19:26] ::turns, straightening:: [19:26] X2>engineering like [19:26] X2> ::straightens a little as ALdur comes in:: [19:26] Looks like we're all-clear for the time being.... [19:27] ::leans into the sensor display:: We have contacts on sensors. A Wraith and... two Furious-class Escorts. [19:27] X2> ::To Zunite:: You should ask Jeremy. He's in the control centre talking with Admiral Aldur at the moment. [19:27] X2> ::looks over as the sensor officer reports contacts:: [19:27] X2>::looks around:: which way is that? [19:27] ::nods:: Confirm that they are not subverted, please. [19:27] <> [19:27] Aldur> X2> ::heads for the closest holographic table:: What have you got for me, General? [19:27] ::leans back, then pauses as his eyes widen:: The Wraith is 25% subverted! [19:28] * Sonia (Sonya@ip68-98-143-225.dc.dc.cox.net) has joined #uss-coronado [19:28] * CoroLCARS sets mode: +v Sonia [19:28] X2> ::Savants' hologram didn't bother standing up straight or saluting or really doing much at all when Aldur entered:: [19:28] * Zunite (Sonya@ip68-98-143-225.dc.dc.cox.net) Quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) [19:28] * Sonia is now known as Zunite_X2 [19:28] X2> ::To Zunite:: Keep following the main way. it's on your right. Can't miss it. [19:28] ::moves his hands over the weapon and shield controls pre-emptively, glancing up at the Commodore and the Commander in turn:: [19:28] ::plots in an immediate course to intercept the Wraith:: [19:29] ::nods to Aldur as he approaches:: I thought it might prove prudent to ask The Watchers how we might avoid the impact of The Way on our universe all together. Perhaps turn back the clock, as it were. They more or less conveyed that to do so would require action within the next...cycle of this universe. [19:29] =.\ction= communications console lights up a few minutes later as the three ships enter the system a 1/2 impulse.... [19:29] ::grimaces:: Have our fighter patrols intercept the Wraith. What's the closest capital ship? [19:29] X2> Send two squads on intercept, and confirm their status. [19:30] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:30] Aldur> X2> ::raises his eyebrows:: I see. I don't know about you, General, but I don't have that long to wait. Anything else of interest? ::looks over the holographic map of nearby space:: [19:30] ::looks over her shoulder:: All clear, huh? I have a course ready to go to intercept that Wraith, waiting for your order. [19:30] X2>::follows the main way:: [19:30] <> [19:30] ::shakes her head and watches the holotank carefully:: [19:30] ::frowns slightly:: Perhaps, but those within The Way do. [19:30] X2> ::Savant bobbed closer to the holographic table and said in a low tone to the General:: Jeremy, Zunite is here to see you. [19:31] ::stands by...:: [19:32] X2>::enters the command center and looks around:: [19:32] Aldur> X2> ::as an aside, while continuing to study the map:: I don't claim to understand interspatial physics, General, but I don't think it works that way. At least not from what I understand. ::turns to one of the closer techs:: Ensign, let's tighten up patrols on grid 1-4, here. ::points:: [19:32] ::shoots Savant a glare, glances at Aldur, then back at Savant:: In addition, I would like to propose a possible alternative to simply remaining in Regency, awaiting an assault by the Xur - but that alternative involves the possible deployment a Trih Xeem. [19:32] ::peers at the display, his hands still hovering to bring the ship to combat readiness:: The three ships are at one-half impulse, moving into the system. [19:33] =.\ction= "Coronado, this is Furious Escort Gamma-7...we've got Commodore Daren's special request. One partially subverted Alliance craft...uh, where do you want it?" [19:33] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:33] M> ::returns to his office, scanning through the medical staff bulletins, noting the joining of the late Admiral's symbiont with a new host, and noting the photograph of the new host with interest:: [19:33] ::nods slowly:: +com+ Hold please, Furious Gamma-7. [19:33] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:33] X2> ::She ignored the glare:: Deploying such a weapon will not please the Camelyns, but may be an effective tactic. My projections on that plan look promising. [19:33] E> ::tries to see what he can do to help..:: [19:33] +taps+ Daren, from Tal. [19:33] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:34] Aldur> X2> ::now looks directly at Ironside:: We have one, all right. Where were you thinking about putting it, and why? I should tell you that the civilian authority rejected a plan to destroy the Xur homeworld outright. They feel that the subversion may be reversible somehow. [19:34] RR> +taps+ Daren here, Commander... [19:34] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:34] ::grins wryly:: +taps+ There's a package here for you, sir. The delivery boy would like to know where to leave it. [19:34] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:34] E> So you say your department is back up to 100%? [19:34] M> Hmm. Quite interesting. [19:35] X2> ::stands near the table, listening:: [19:35] ::nods:: I don't suggest destroying a Xur system, but rather a star in a system without significant resources, and no inhabitable bodies. If we place Xanadu within the forming nebula left from the star's destruction, it may prove very difficult for the Xur to target a gravity well concentrated enough to approach the facility. [19:35] ::drums her fingers on the helm, the arrival of that ship making her somewhat nervous:: [19:35] ::mutters something under her breath:: [19:35] Which, given Commander....Smith's...suggestion regarding the Xur entering The Way, would be helpful. [19:36] E> Indeed. [19:36] X2> ::Savant exhaled slightly:: There's no proof of the process being at all reversible. Research in that area has hit a complete dead end. [19:36] ::still hovers over the weapon armament controls, and only moves his hands away a dozen or so seconds later:: [19:37] Aldur> X2> Hm... interesting thought. We only have a few days, though, and a destroyed system still retains significant mass. Longshot was destroyed by a trih xeem; it still retains stellar mass. [19:37] RR> +taps+ a what? ::pauses:: Oh. ::stands:: I'll be right there...alert Commander Farley that we've got a cadaver for him. [19:37] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:38] X2> It would make a very hostile environment for both our forces and their own. [19:38] Aldur> X2> Unless I miss my guess, it would take several months, if not years, for the mass to dissipate to the level needed to form a nebula. [19:39] +taps+ Roger, Captain. [19:39] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:39] E> ::looks over the 2 forms of delivery:: [19:39] X2> That environment *would* make it easier for us to close a tear, however. It would be a lot easier for a craft to slip through the lines of battle and get to the tear event. [19:39] +taps+ Engineering, from bridge. [19:39] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:40] E> +taps+ Farley here [19:40] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:40] ::frowns:: If the tear forms directly alongside Xanadu, I don't believe that we'll be worrying about penetrating lines of battle at that point, Savant. [19:40] +taps+ Commander, the Captain has arranged for a... cadaver... for your experiments, and it has just arrived in the system. [19:40] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:40] What about the deployment of the weapon as a diversion? Turn the subverted Xur's attention elsewhere? [19:41] E> Yes! +taps+ ACK How long til I can run the test? [19:41] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:41] X2> Do you think that they'll be concerned about it? [19:41] Aldur> X2> ::smiles tightly:: That was my thought. Destroy their homeworld as they enter this system. Give them something to think about. Rejected. I haven't come up with anything better, however. [19:41] +taps+ As soon as we get the craft secured and cofirmed as safe. [19:41] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:41] E> +taps+ ACK [19:41] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:42] Aldur> X2> I'm not sure if they'd care if we destroyed an uninhabited system, and we only have the one sunkiller weapon. [19:42] X2>::mutters:: men and war ::rolls her eyes:: [19:42] E> ::give it a little... weird face... waiting both for their conversation to continu and to be given orders:: [19:42] E> ::gets the nessary items ready for a transporter infection test:: [19:42] ::steps onto the bridge from the Ready Room:: [19:42] What've we got? [19:42] X2> ::Savant exhaled and her expression tightened a little with worry:: We may want to consider it as a backup plan, even with it being rejected. The consequences we're dealing with right now are very big. [19:42] Aldur> X2> ::looks over his shoulder, notes a civilian in the command spaces, then turns to Drexler and gives him a look... just a look:: [19:43] E> ::see's Sky still there:: Sorry Sky, been busy with this project lately. I would like you to over see all engineering while I do this test. [19:43] ::closes his eyes and mutters something under his breath as he hears his daughter behind him, thinking when Savant said she was here to see him, she wasn't actually here in the control room:: [19:43] * LTSI_Brooks (~pirch@132.170.4.35) Quit (Client closed connection) [19:43] X2>::smiles at Aldur:: oh don't worry I'm not listening or anything ::rocks Aurora calmly:: [19:44] X2> ::looks up, confused:: [19:44] Three ships entered the system, two Furious-class escorts and one partially subverted Wraith, sir. They're holding at the outer permieter of the system until delivery is cleared. [19:44] E> Roger that. I'll leave you to your project then. ::goes to check over engineering:: [19:44] ::gets a glance at the sensors:: Just a Wraith? [19:45] Aldur> X2> Captain Drexler. I'm sure there's a good reason for there to be an infant and her mother in the nerve center for what is likely to be the largest M64 fleet engagement since the Pfhor War. [19:45] E> ::heads out to the protected storage area where the infection killer is being kept:: [19:45] X2> Savant, will you take Oswald to one of the conference rooms, please. [19:45] Aldur> X2> I just can't think of such a reason. [19:45] Aldur> X2> ::nods and turns back to the holographic display:: [19:45] ::rubs his chin:: What about an artificial gravity field forcing the Xur to enter the system on our terms? [19:45] X2> ::Savant exhales and offers Zunite a helpless sort of a smile while gesturing towards a set of doors:: [19:45] *> ::checks over the container that holds the transporter infection killer:: [19:45] ::looks at a more indepth scan of the vessel:: The Wraith's tar na zee is completely inert...that's not what I asked for at all... [19:46] X2>::grins at Savant:: I forgot how much fun causing trouble is [19:46] *> ::moves over to the transporter control in the area and checks it over:: [19:46] ::frowns:: I don't think they'll give us a refund, sir. [19:46] Aldur> X2> That's one I haven't heard yet. Do we have a way to generate such a gravity field? [19:46] X2>::moves to the conference room:: Savant, have you been keeping up with my research? [19:46] X2> ::returns his attention back to the table, wondering how she got through the small security team they had assigned to the building:: [19:46] X2> ::she smirked as she led Zunite over:: Really? I didn't think that you'd ever fall out of practice. Personally, I can't wait to see your kids pick up the trait. [19:47] X2> ::nods at Zunite:: of course. [19:47] *> +taps+ Falrey to Tal [19:47] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:47] Razor> ::reaches a decision and heads for the bridge, stops and looks around before sitting down:: Anything new to report Mr. Embry? [19:47] What was the lead escort's designation....Gamma who? [19:47] <> [19:47] X2> ::Savant conjured a duplicate hologram back in the CIC to keep along with the conversation.:: [19:47] ::speaks up:: Gamma Seven. [19:47] E> ::goes over all sub departement, even almost all one by one..:: [19:48] X2>I'm sure they'll be little rascals as soon as they can crawl.. you know they'll probably develop a little faster than whole humans too.. [19:48] A real gravity field? I'm not sure - but if the unsubverted Xur can provide us with schematics on their drive sensors and targetting systems, we may be able find a method of fooling them into rifting into a specific location. [19:48] +taps+ Yes, Commander Farley? [19:48] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:48] Razor> Embry> No sir. Just maintaining our patrol orbit. [19:48] ::Catches herself as her mind drifted while she stared at the holotank:: [19:48] *> +taps+ I'm all set on this end maam. [19:48] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:48] X2> ::to Zunite:: More than likely. But you aren't so far off from the human genome. [19:48] +taps+ Very well, stand by, Commander. [19:48] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:49] X2> ::Savant nods at Ironside:: I like that idea. We might be able to redirect them into a mine field. [19:49] X2> nope, but jedi's have a habit of growing up young I think [19:49] Razor> ::nods:: I've just uploaded a rather lengthy text message. I want you to transmit it to Command Tal aboard Coronado when I've left. [19:49] Aldur> X2> ::raises his eyebrows:: It's the best thought I've heard this week. ::turns to Drexler:: Captain, select a ship from the Xanadu defense group -- something fast -- and get it to one of the unsubverted Xur worlds. Tell them to make contact, and offer our assistance with their... problem in exchange for technical data, resources, and if possible, advisors. [19:49] X2> ::To Zunite:: I'm not sure. That's more from your galaxy than this one. [19:49] ::nods and opens a comm himself+ Furious Gamma 7, this is Commodore Daren...I thought I asked for a vessel with an active subversion....this Wraith's subversion is not active enough for us to experiment on... [19:50] << +com+ >> [19:50] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:50] ::continues peering at the tactical sensors intermittently while he tries to catch up on the day's reports, typing a little faster than usual:: [19:50] Razor> Embry> ::surprised look:: Left sir? [19:50] X2> Sounds like a job for Coro. ::turns and taps on a console:: [19:50] X2>:;takes a seat in the conference room, juggling the twins so that Tebrun is soon off her back and she's rocking both in her arms:: time will tell I suppose [19:51] X2> personally I think it'll be rather nice if they take there time growing up... especially with two of them... I can use all the respite I can get [19:51] X2> ::Savant shudders and murmurs to herself:: Coronado diplomacy will hopefully make a turn for the better today... [19:51] X2> +com+ Coronado, from Xanadu. [19:51] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:51] Aldur> X2> Coronado, on a contact mission? I wouldn't recommend that. How about Blackrazor? Captain Bentall is a steady hand at the mast. [19:51] X2> <> [19:51] so what's up in the military world Savant... I've been sorta out of the loop lately [19:51] X2> ::She chuckled a little at Zunites' request:: I don't think you'll be so lucky, Zunite. [19:51] X2> <> [19:52] X2> +com+ Blackrazor, from Xanadu. [19:52] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:52] Razor> That's what I said Lieutenant. I'll be taking a bit of personal leave starting tomorrow. [19:52] ::taps her console:: +com+ Coronado, Tal here. [19:52] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:52] =.\ction= "Roger that Coronado, uh, my orders were to throw you this bone. There's a subverted Defiant on it's way but they're having a helluva time getting it to go where they want right now. This Wraith's subversion is alive, it just needs a push...their words, not mine, sir." [19:52] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:52] ::continues typing, wonder who Tal is talking to:: [19:52] Razor> Embry> ::doesn't have time to respond:: Incoming hail Captain from Xanadu:: [19:52] <> [19:53] X2> ::To Zunite, plainly:: We're trying to stop the universe from imploding. [19:53] Razor> On screen. ::letting the other matter drop:: [19:53] X2> oh? still trying to do that eh? [19:53] Razor> Embry> +com+ Blackrazor here, Xanadu [19:53] ::glances at Daren:: Maybe we can get a partial refund? Exchange it for store credit? [19:53] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:53] ::gives Tal an unamused look:: [19:53] you would think... that after all this time you guys would have been able to figure out how to stop that from happening... [19:54] We could always stuff it and hang it over the mantle. ::wry grin:: [19:54] no doubt someone put a guy in charge of doing it though... [19:54] ::grins at Savant:: [19:54] ::gives D'Rall an unamused look:: [19:54] X2> ::Smirks at Zunite:: It's been a communal effort. We have some good ideas so far. And some bad ones. The usual I suppose. [19:55] ::shrugs and continues monitoring her readouts:: [19:55] you think they'll get it? [19:55] *> ::waits for the go from the bridge:: [19:55] Razor> ::waits patiently for Drexler:: [19:55] E> ::goes back to his departement and work there for the time being:: [19:55] X2> ::in the X2 Command Centre:: I'll begin compiling contact information ont he unsubverted Xur for the diplomatic mission. [19:56] ::rubs his chin for a moment, his attention diverting:: Savant, if you have the opportunity, would you please ask Dr. Lopez whether or not The Way would survive the cycling of the universe? [19:56] X2> +com+ Blackrazor, incoming orders. Need you to make a run to an unsubverted Xur location and attempt to gain information. Offer them our assistance with *their* problem if they'll help us with ours. More details will be sent to you in the orders. [19:56] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:56] X2> ::She replied to Zunite honestly:: I'm worried. I think this'llw ork, but I'm worried. [19:56] X2> ::Savant nodded politely to Ironside:: Certainly, General. [19:56] Razor> ::blinks:: +com+ Acknowledged Xanadu. Though, isn't that something Coronado would normally be responsible for? We're not exactly a diplomatic vessel. [19:56] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:57] ::frowns:: you know it's not really a good thing when a computer program starts worrying... what does that mean... the probablity of us actually succeeding is less that 50% or something? [19:57] * CPco_Bentall is now known as CPco_Bentall_Razor [19:58] X2> +com+ Admiral Aldur seemed to have confidence in you and your crew, and we need this as fast as possible. [19:58] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:58] ::wonders if Drexler forgot about his call to Coronado:: [19:58] *> ::calls up the info of the test subject:: [19:58] X2> <<::wonders if Aggie saw <>:: >> [19:58] +com+ Acknowledged. ::exchanges a worried look with Embry:: [19:58] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:59] X2> ::Savant grins a small grin at Zunite:: I worry about a lot of things lately. [19:59] maybe you should study religion or something Savant [19:59] X2> ::To Ironside:: Well, you've certainly interested Dr Lopez, General. [20:00] Helm, standby to head for new coordinates as soon as we get them. [20:00] Have I, now? [20:00] ::To Zunite:: I have. Nothing terribly concrete, mind you. I think I'm buddhist. [20:00] <> [20:00] *> Damn it. I need a more subverted ship then that! +taps+ Farley to Daren [20:00] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:00] +taps+ Daren here... [20:00] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:01] X2> ::She nodded at Ironside:: Though I don't think that she can give you a concrete answer to your question yet. [20:01] oh... well then you shouldn't worry so much... have some faith [20:02] X2> ::She smiled a bit at Zunite:: Like I said, I think we'll succeed. But I worry too easily these days. Clarence has really been great at keeping me grounded, fortunately. [20:02] ::nods, in the midst of this sending another image to The Watchers:: Tell her I'm specifically interested in whether or not someone within The Way could emerge in the next cycle and prevent the construction of The Havens. [20:03] *> +taps+ The ship they sent us is not subverted enough. We would need to feed it some of our energy but might be alittle dangorous to Coronado. [20:03] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:03] ::looks back at Embry:: They transmit those orders yet? [20:03] ::finishes off his report and files it away, then rotates in his chair to face the primary tactical controls, paying a bit more attention to the sensors and running a couple extraneous level 5 diagnostics on this system or that:: [20:03] Embry> ::shakes his head:: Not yet sir. Must be a little busy over there. [20:03] X2> ::To Ironside, dubiously:: err... she's offerd to collaborate on a paper about the topic with me, General. [20:03] +taps+ How do you suggest we do this, Commander? [20:03] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:03] ::grins:: Perhaps. Might also be disorganized too. [20:04] We could send him in with a phaser to see if likes the energy. Then it might try Creme d' Farley for dessert. [20:04] ::frowns:: Try to convey to her the urgency of the situation. We need an answer before The Sundering. [20:04] I'm all in favor of that plan. ::grin:: [20:04] *> +taps+ The safest way would be to hook up an external power source to the ship. No direct connection to the Coronado. [20:04] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:05] X2> I don't think that it works like that, General. She can't tell us that without finding out for herself first. [20:05] =.\ction= Sensors on a half-dozen ships report a rift opening around a red dwarf star about 5 light-years "northwest" of Regency. [20:05] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:05] ::long pause:: Ask her if she's willing to find out herself. [20:05] X2> ::Her tone changes:: Rift opening, Sirs. Five light years galactic northwest. [20:06] ::yawns:: you know this motherhood thing is pretty boring [20:06] Aldur> X2> Scouting mission. Make sure we're still here, no doubt. How long to get a ship into the area? [20:06] ::glances down, then turns to the Commodore, a slight sense of urgency entering his voice:: Sensors are going red. Rift activity, five light years off. [20:06] +taps+ ::nods:: a few quantum generators transported into keys areas of the ship...let's give it a try. I'm told there's a much juicier Defiant on it's way, but it's unknown when it will make it here if at all. And we cannot leave Regency. [20:06] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:07] Tactical display, on screen, Lieutenant. [20:07] *> +taps+ Understood. I'll get right on it [20:07] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:07] =.\ction= The sensor resolution is excellent, and the pictures of three Banshees emerging from the rift very clear. [20:07] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:07] ::checks the board herself to see if the flight sensors picked up the rifts, as to identify what system they are in:: [20:07] E> +taps+ Farley to Sky [20:07] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:07] ::turns, noticing the call a few seconds after Tal does:: [20:07] X2> ::Savant nods at Aldur:: I'm dispatching the local forces. Coronado is in the area. Shall they respond as well? [20:07] E> +taps+ Skylooker here go ahead [20:07] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:08] Aldur> X2> How long to get them there? I doubt they'll be in the system for more than a few minutes. Just enough time for a quick scan. [20:08] X2> ::To Zunite:: I can understand that. But I'm sure you wouldn't trade the experience for anything. [20:08] Battlestations! [20:08] =.\ction= The automatic klaxon sounds as Coronado's alert status changes to red . [20:08] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:08] ::sighs:: Hail them again Mr. Embry. Find out what the hold up is. [20:08] X2> 11 minutes for Coro. [20:08] *> +taps+ I need you to set up a few quantum generators for transport to the subverted ship ASAP. [20:08] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:08] ::plots in a course to the system and shudders, realizing just how close that is to Reor...:: [20:08] E> ::jumps at the red alert and prepare engineering for it:: [20:08] X2> And all other slipstream ships. [20:08] X2> ::to Aldur:: I can get a flight out there in under a minute. Blue Lion squadron is ready to be dispatched. [20:09] ((oop, nevermind that ^_^)) [20:09] ::peers at the Banshees where he would ordinarily expect Xur heavy fighters, then snaps out of it and readies weapons and shields:: [20:09] Embry> Aye Captain. +com+ Xanadu from Blackrazor [20:09] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:09] Aldur> X2> ::nods sourly:: They'll have their sensor data in eight, tops. [20:09] nope, but it's time to find something to do, maybe try saving the world or something [20:09] Aldur> X2> It's like fighting a damned ghost. [20:09] X2> ::to a tech:: Make sure someone's on their way. ::answers the hail:: +com+ Drexler here. [20:09] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:10] *> ::readies the transporter control to transport the actived generators and then to transport the infection killer as soon as the infection is up and running automaticlly:: [20:10] ::over her shoulder to Daren and Tal:: Course plotted in and ready to that system, sir. [20:10] X2> ::She smiled:: You're welcome to help if you'd like to. [20:10] +com+ We're still waiting for our orders out here. Did someone forget to send them? [20:10] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:10] ((That was to Zunite)) [20:10] * CRXO_Tal is now known as Aggie|AFK [20:10] X2> <<......>> [20:11] ::pauses for a moment at the responses, and lack thereof, from The Watchers, then glances at Aldur:: Admiral, out of curiosity, is there anything you would like to ask The Watchers? [20:11] help do what? [20:11] oh save the universe, I was kidding really... [20:11] E> ::have a team on the quantum generators:: +taps+ It's on it's way. [20:11] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:11] X2> ::To Zunite:: What do you want to do? I'm sure Coronado would be happy to have you back. [20:11] Aldur> X2> ::gives Ironside the tiniest, tiniest amused look:: I'm not entirely sure I believe in your religion, General. But I'm in the habit of taking all the help I can get. [20:11] *> +taps+ How long til ready? [20:11] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:12] Canterbury, hail the new arrivals. Helm, intercept course... [20:12] X2> ::Savant grins slightly at Aldurs' reaction:: [20:12] X2> +com+ Yes, Blackrazor, the orders are sent. [20:12] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:12] Yessir... ::engages slipstream on an intercept course:: [20:12] =.\ction= Coronado's slipstream drive activates; the frigate enters the conduit, and vanishes. [20:12] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:12] ::holds out his empty hand briefly towards the Admiral, and where there was not a PADD, there is one now:: [20:12] I'm not sure.... you ever come to the point in your life that you really don't have any clue what to do, but know that you don't want to do what you've been doing? [20:12] E> +taps+ 3 to 5 mins due to our current status. [20:12] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:13] +taps+ Canterbury to armoury, rotate our loadout to cluster torpedoes. ::looks up:: Understood. ::opens a hailing frequency and directs it to the Banshees:: [20:13] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:13] ETA just under 10 minutes. [20:13] I'd join the marines if I wasn't so sure that dad would cancel my application [20:13] X2> ::Savant nods at Zunite:: I've come to that point before. And yes, he would. ::she grinned:: [20:13] *> +Taps+ Make it 3 Sky. [20:13] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:13] =.\ction= Ship's condition is currently: Red Alert . [20:13] +taps+ Daren to Engineering, we've got a situation to attend to. Plan your experiments and we'll try to get you back within transporter ranges once this is resovled. [20:13] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:13] E> +taps+ Roger that. ::turn to the team he told to do the job:: 3 mins at max, get on it right now. [20:13] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:14] Aldur> X2> Parlor tricks, General? Very well, then. I've read your report. Ask them if it's possible for us to move to a different sheet of paper, if this one must burn. [20:14] +com+ Well we haven't seen them yet. You gave us very unspecific details but no coordinates. I'm not about to take my ship into Xur space without definate coordinates from command. [20:14] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:14] doesn't the marine's sound fun though? [20:14]