[19:02] #uss-coronado-ooc [19:03] And if anyone knows a command that duplicates the Win-Key+M (minimize all windows) without the WinKey or any other Windows-special keys, let me know. [19:03] This keyboard doesn't have those keys, either. [19:03] Uniforms, folks. I think we'll get going. [19:03] * Jester is now known as Lessa_Kor [19:04] Kari, Brad, Sonya? Commodore, whenever you're ready. [19:04] And Aggie, if you're awake. [19:04] * Brad is now known as CP_Drexler [19:05] * kari is now known as LTSI_Brooks [19:05] LCARS. let's move... [19:05] LCARS, let's move... [19:05] * CoroLCARS =/\= CMCO_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] ::attn:: [19:05] ::attn:: [19:05] ::attn:: [19:05] ::attn:: [19:05] ::attn:: [19:05] ::attn:: [19:05] ::attn:: [19:05] ::attn:: [19:05] ::attn:: [19:05] ::attn:: [19:06] ::Attn:: [19:06] Hello, everyone. :) Welcome to Coronado sim #375, also known as the second-to-last Coro sim ever. And in true Coro tradition, we're probably going to spend this sim blowing stuff up real good. ;) [19:06] Here's the briefing: [19:06] =Sim Briefing!= Please type "ack" after you've read it... [19:06] Stardate 240408.23: "Odyssey", Part 3, by Jester. [19:07] SUMMARY: Coronado goes out looking for trouble. [19:07] 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. [19:07] 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 11 days, and that it will open in close proximity to the asteroid-starship. [19:07] Coro's Chief Engineer and Chief Medical Officer, Commanders Farley and Boswell, have developed an anti-subversion weapon that may be effective against active tar na zee infection. The problem: it must be tested on a live, active subversion. Coro has been ordered behind Xur lines for such a test. [19:07] Briefing complete. [19:07] ack [19:07] ack [19:07] ack [19:07] * Sonya is now known as Zunite_X2 [19:07] ack [19:07] ack [19:07] ack [19:07] * CPco_Bentall is now known as CPco_Bentall_Razor [19:07] ack [19:07] ::raises:: [19:07] ((Now everyone say "THANK YOU" to Farley for dooming us to certain death.)) [19:07] ack [19:07] ack [19:07] * LCen_Skylooker (~Lewis_T_S@Toronto-HSE-ppp3744301.sympatico.ca) has joined #uss-coronado [19:07] * CoroLCARS sets mode: +v LCen_Skylooker [19:07] ::raises:: [19:07] << I hope not for the last time! ::looks over his shoulder::>> [19:07] ack [19:08] General, question? [19:08] ackety ack [19:08] Did Blackrazor happen to bring back any useful information from the subverted Xur to follow through on the idea from last week to fool the Xur drive sensors? [19:09] Three Xur ships have returned with Blackrazor to the Regency system and that plan is currently being worked on. Coro and Blackrazor have some preliminary data along those lines. This run is also a test of that technology as well, if Commodore Daren wishes to try it. [19:10] ::raises:: [19:10] However, it's unknown whether the information will be useful against subverted ships. [19:10] Doctor Boswell, question? [19:10] The Chief Medical Officer would like to firstly note that his cooperation and selection of ammunition was under duress, and would furthermore like to distance himself officially from this project, as it is far beyond his area of command and expertise. [19:10] So noted. ;) [19:10] Thank you, sir. [19:10] Coro's blood is entirely on your hands, Mister Farley. [19:10] Did I have prior notice to the testing? [19:11] Presumably, yes. [19:11] ::Raises:: [19:11] ty [19:11] Commander D'rall? [19:11] ::raises:: [19:11] Do I have unilateral permission to, if I suspect Coronado is endangered at any point by proximity to a subverted ship, to take evasive action? [19:12] You'd have to bring that question up with Commodore Daren in the sim, I'd say. [19:12] Commodore? Question? [19:12] When the sim starts have Coro and Blackrazor merely arrived in subverted Xur space, en route, or already been there for a bit? [19:13] Up to you. I'm inclined to start the sim with Coro arriving in K033. [19:13] But it's ultimately up to you. [19:13] ::nods:: Sounds good to me. [19:13] Razor's already there if I recall. [19:13] Yep. [19:13] That's where we'll start, then. Any other questions? [19:13] Right. Let's sim. :) [19:14] =.\= =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= SIM RESUME =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= =.\= [19:14] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:14] *> ::works on finishing the batch of trops that will be needed if the testing works:: [19:14] ::looking around the bridge:: Any word from Coronado Mr. Embry? [19:14] =.\ction= Coronado slows from slipstream drive, entering the K033 system. Blackrazor is already here, as are a number of Furious-class escort ships awaiting refueling. [19:14] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:15] ::looks over a set of preliminary scan returns from K033:: [19:15] X2> ::enters Ops upon the request of the officer on deck, who reported the incoming vessel:: [19:15] Embry> They've just entered the system now Captain. Shall I drop the cloak so they know where we are? [19:15] Arriving on station, K033... ::angles Coronado towards the other ships at impulse:: [19:15] ::leans over a control panel, arms spread wide, bracing his form as he watches the sensor returns of the incoming vessel on a monitor:: I don't suppose Olmy or Ram Kikura are about to tell us what this vessel is or whom it represents? [19:15] ::whistles to the twins while she heads to the command center:: [19:15] ::standing on the bridge for what seemed like the first time in a long time... staring out at holodisplay in front of him, away from his Mission Ops Console as Commander Tal was off doing something:: This thing of Farley's will be a excellent addition to our aresnal.... provided it works [19:16] ::to the sky:: Alicia, can you identify that incoming ship? [19:16] ::nods:: Do that. Bring us to yellow alert while that cloak is down too. [19:16] Tech> X2> Morning, skipper. ::shows Drexler the blurry LIDAR image:: That's all we have so far, except gravimetrics estimate its mass at 350,000 metric tons. [19:16] E> ::hold everything up in engineering:: [19:16] ::grunts, over her shoulder to Prescot:: After his last test, I wouldn't hold your breath sir. [19:16] M> Nurse, where is Doctor Van Dyken? [19:16] Embry> Ayr Captain. ::drops the cloak:: [19:16] Gym> ::stretches, having just finished his set, as he glances over at the wall chronometer. He breathes out then moves over to the side, retrieves his towel and uniform, and heads out, occasionally swabbing his cheeks and neck:: [19:17] ::nods at the helm:: Intiate low-level subspace frequency hail of Blackrazor, the frequency specified to in our orders... [19:17] *> Gannsen how you doing over there? [19:17] Tech> X2> ::looks over his shoulder at Ironside:: We were told to expect something from the corridor that would be used to evacuate Hexamon equipment in Alexandria, General. [19:17] M> ::glances around the sickbay as he hears the response:: Well. All right, we shall talk with him later about that. [19:17] Embry> Incoming low frequency hail from Coronado Captain. [19:17] Tech> X2> I don't think we were expecting anything quite this... large. [19:17] On screen Lieutenant. [19:17] ::frowns:: Captain, I'd recommend dispatching a pair of Nightmares down the singularity to rendezvous and escort this vessel to the entry to the third chamber. [19:17] ::to Drexler:: [19:17] =.\ction= Alicia materializes in the control center. [19:17] *> ::is bent low over one of the torpedos a mass of wiring working silently he has but one objective; complete these torpedos as soon as possible:: [19:17] ::Looks to Brooks:: Lieutenant, from here on our we go strictly upon Coro's passive sensors and the data on this region prepared for us in advance...absoultely no active sensors of any kind. [19:18] Embry> ::puts Daren through to the main viewer:: [19:18] ::nods and looks at the image, then over at Alicia:: [19:18] +com+ Greetings Commodore. Been awhile. [19:18] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:18] ENtc_Derrikson> ::looks up, then enters a sequence to hail Blackrazor:: [19:18] :;enters the control center:: good morning everyone, Alicia... [19:18] ::makes a face:: Aye, sir... [19:18] X2> ::SAvant smiles politely at Alicia:: Good morning. [19:18] ::turns to face the Commodore:: Sir, could I have a word with you in private? [19:18] +COM+ Blackrazor, this is Coronado, sorry we're a little late... [19:18] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:19] ::exhales for a moment:: (m) It would be nice to actually do something for a change [19:19] Alicia> X2> Certainly, Captain. My sensors report that as flawship M17, a Hexamon-designated Way cargo ship. [19:19] When you have a moment of course. ::smiles:: [19:19] Flawship. ::snorts:: [19:19] ::turns back to the helm, monitoring their approach into formation:: [19:19] +com+ No problem at all Commodore. Care to fill me in one this test we are supposed to be apart of? I don't have any details on it above what Admiral Aldur included in his orders. [19:19] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:19] *> ::walks over to Gannsen:: How you doing? [19:20] ::straightens and turns from the current control console to determine the status of Coronado and Blackrazor - bringing up a secondary display showing the current defense deployment around and within Xanadu. [19:20] *> ::distantly hears Farley:: Doing fine sir ::concentrates on his work:: [19:20] +COM+ ::nods and grins:: Indeed Captain. Next time, I promise it won't be so long since we've talked and ::looks around him:: and it certainly will be in much nicer places... [19:20] *> Need any help? [19:20] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:20] Tech> X2> Whatever it is, it's decellerating at several thousand meters per second. It'll be in visual range in about ten minutes. [19:20] Q> ::walks into his quarters, glancing at the time again, as he splashes water on his face. He soon changes into his uniform, and finally heads out towards the turbolift:: [19:21] X2> Do you know what they'll be evacuating from Alexandria and the rest of Xanadu, Alicia? [19:21] *> ::shakes head:: I dont think so sir [19:21] +COM+ I'm not at liberty to discuss them over open comm channels, but if you open up Mission Data file #44567-Delta and input your access code, you'll be brought up to proper speed. [19:21] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:21] E> ::goes over some last diagnostics done in engineering...:: [19:21] *> ::looks over all the torps and checks his PADD:: [19:22] *> ::enters TL:: Bridge. [19:22] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:22] +com+ Understood. ::pulls up the mission file and reads it over:: [19:22] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:22] Alicia> 463 metric tons of equipment, 2412 tons of personal effects, 7613 patterns from City Memory, and all salvagable craft and vehicles from the Alexandria surface. According to the manifest transmitted to me this morning. [19:22] ::grits his teeth for a moment, the security and secrecy of the mission annoying him to no end apparently:: [19:23] *> If this doesn't work I'm in for it bad. [19:23] ::frowns:: And they need a 350,000 metric tonne ship for that? [19:23] X2> ::Savant nods pleasantly:: Sounds reasonable. [19:23] ::forwards the pertinent data to Lieutenant Embry:: See what you make of that Lieutenant. [19:23] Alicia> These are the smallest craft with the needed computer capability, General. [19:24] ::grunts, then crosses his arms and spies his daughter standing near the entrance to the control center:: [19:24] Alicia> X2> The ship is also carrying significant technical crew for work in the Third Chamber. [19:24] +COM+ Two experimental projects to be tested here, Captain. Project "Hero" and Project "Trapdoor". ::reads over some notes:: [19:24] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:25] ::nods:: Signal our welcome when they're in comm range. [19:25] Embry> ::raises a brow:: They can't be serious? We've seen the Xur do nasty things to our ships time and time again and for such a test they only send two ships? [19:25] << X2 >> [19:25] X2> What's going to be left when they're done, I wonder? [19:25] ::walks into the bridge and heads over to his station, motioning with his thumb towards the door -- with a broad grin -- when Derrikson looks up at him:: [19:25] So long as The Way isn't, it doesn't much matter. [19:25] +com+ I'm sure you're aware that we don't have the science capabilities that you do. Are we just here to watch your backs then? Not to mention that two ships might now be enough for this. [19:25] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:25] +COM+ At first I was inclined to separate the two projects, one for each of us, to make this pass a bit faster...but I think it would be better if we worked together. [19:25] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:25] Tech> X2> They're within range now, Captain. They'll be two light minutes out when they receive your message. ::opens hailing frequencies:: [19:25] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:26] +com+ Just like old times then. ::smiles:: Working as a team is something we can do. [19:26] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:26] ::slides Coronado into formation alongside the other ships, holding position with them:: [19:27] *> +taps+ Farley to Canterbury [19:27] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:27] +com+ Two ships is what has been allotted for this mission, plus our fighters of course. [19:27] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:27] M> ::sits at his desk and checks the departmental bulletin, seeing and quickly deleting an update on the anti-incursion weapon and shuddering with uncharacteristic shame and horror:: [19:27] X2> What do you think about all of this, Alicia? What's going to be left for you to play with? [19:27] ::glances at his badge as he just finishes inputting his access codes:: +taps+ Canterbury here. [19:27] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:28] *>{{If this dosent work we are all in trouble}} [19:28] ::hears his old console making noise at him and frowns, tearing himself away from the Captain's thinking of better times and moves back over to his console and nods once:: Commodore Daren... Sir, we have the escorts requesting permission to dock and refuel [19:28] *> +taps+ I have some torpedo update info I'm sending to your station. ::pushes the send button on the PADD:: [19:28] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:28] +com+ And yes, we understand your Science deficiency. You major function will be to keep an eye out for the worst case sceanrio... [19:28] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:28] Alicia> X2> For obvious reasons, the Alexandria City Library archives and City Memory will be cleared, though the basic programming will remain. Of course the structures in the Second and Third Chambers will remain, as will the life support systems and support systems in the First Chamber. [19:29] ::crosses his arms:: And the Fourth? [19:29] ::smiles:: +taps+ Receiving it now. [19:29] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:29] +com+ ::nods:: Trouble shooting, that's what I do best these days it seems. ::rubbing his still sore shoulder:: ::smiles then:: Where do we start? [19:29] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:30] ::looks down at the computer display in front of him:: I'm sending you all available data on this region of Xur space, as you can see it's one of the Xurs recent 'aquisitions', therefore their presence here is a bit lighter than if we were deep behind their lines... [19:30] Alicia> X2> ::turns to Ironside:: The Fourth Chamber will be sundered, General. This will happen at a distance of approximately 59.4 kilometers down the Way. This will result in the loss of organics from that distance back to the Third Chamber seals. Regretable, but unfortunately necessary. [19:31] +com+ ::chuckles:: Rahter familiar with the data actually seeing how we're the ones who collected it. But I appreciate the thought. [19:31] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:31] <> [19:31] ::nods:: Will there be an empty chamber? Solid rock? [19:31] ::looks at the icon which appears on the LCARS display, touches it with a finger, then +taps+:: All right, thanks for the heads up. ::smiles:: Should do it more often. Canterbury out. [19:31] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:31] Alicia> X2> M-17 will recover what samples she can from that area. It is part of the cargo they plan to take aboard. You may wish to remove all of your own structures from this area as well. ::a beat:: And your personnel, of course. [19:31] E> ::continu to go over engineering diagnostics result...:: [19:31] Commodore Daren... Sir. The escorts? Shall I tell them to refuel or to wait? [19:32] X2> ::she continued along her train of thought, a little worried for her friend:: Are they going to be taking you with them, Alicia? [19:32] *> ::takes a seat and thinks how this should go and how it could go and shakes his head a little:: [19:32] Have them begin refueling, Colonel. [19:32] Alicia> X2> The chamber will remain, but all organics will be destroyed through exposure to vacuum. I estimate what will remain will be bare rock and earth, yes, General. [19:32] X2> Most of the personnel have already been removed. [19:32] We're about to get underway... [19:32] ::frowns, nods, and turns to look at his daughter again:: [19:32] *> All set Gannsen? [19:32] ::nods once and transfers the order to the Escorts... telling them to step on it, as the ship was about to go underway again:: [19:32] ::holds position for Prescot's refueling operations:: [19:33] +com+ Ah, were you? ::nods:: These days you never know who is getting what. ::taps a few more controls:: Our primary goal is to proceed along the following course and try to hook ourselves a "big fish". [19:33] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:33] =.\ction= The first of the Furious escorts comes alongside to refuel from Coro. [19:33] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:33] Tech> X2> Target is now in visual range. [19:33] * Zunite_X2 (Sonya@ip68-98-143-225.dc.dc.cox.net) Quit (Quit: ) [19:33] ::monitors her end of the refueling operations:: [19:34] ::turns to Brooks:: What've we got on the long range sensors Lieutenant? And please tell me it matches mostly with the data that has been collected... [19:34] ::checks the messages on his screen as he looks over at OPS, making sure he doesn't need to get involved:: [19:34] *>::looks up:: Thats it Commander [19:34] ::shrugs:: We don't have long range sensors. You had them turned off... [19:34] +com+ Always did enjoy a good day of fishing. I wonder if we might take advantage of our cloaking device? Use Coronado and her fighters as bait and we come in behind to deliver the knockout blow. Or did you want to do it the other way around. Surprise them and then Coronado comes in when they come after us? [19:34] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:34] * Natty (~trekkiemo@adsl-69-111-104-36.dsl.scrm01.pacbell.net) has joined #uss-coronado [19:34] ::keeps a close eye on the escort as it comes up:: Lt Brooks. When you can, can you give me as good a sensor scan as you can considering the orders, on those escorts as they come up [19:35] *> I will be on the bridge to monitor there, I would like you to stay with the torps and the main torp bay, just incase some last min. items comes up. [19:35] ::turns back to the holotank:: +Com+ Captain, I'd like this comm frequency to remain intact if at all possible during the mission...it'll make communications that much easier on us. However, if for any reason you need to break off, cloak, and drop the channel...it's not a problem. [19:35] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:35] ::half-turns in her seat, waiting for a moment to speak with the Commodore privately:: [19:35] X2> ::looks at the main monitor to see the behemoth:: [19:35] =.\ction= The Xanadu techician transfers the long-range telescope's data to one of the holographic monitors for display. [19:35] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:36] X2> ::Savant idly detaches one thread to take a look at the telescope data:: [19:36] +com+ That makes sense. Hopefully if we suddenly drop off the line it'll be because we cloaked and not something else. [19:36] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:36] *> Aye Sir [19:36] ::glances at the holographic monitor for a moment before returning to his thoughts, his mind on The Watchers:: [19:36] *> ::heads for the door:: Good luck. [19:36] =Description= The incoming ship is hard to resolve from this angle, but is definitely wrapped around the dual singularities, and is riding them in the same way the Tuberider did. It appears to be about the size of a Federation freighter or perhaps a little larger. It's shape is indistinct from this head-on angle, but the "nose" appears to be blunt. [19:36] M> ::stands as he sees a patient glide in on an antigrav gurney:: What's this? [19:37] *> ::enters TL:: Bridge [19:37] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:37] The passive sensors Lieutenant, you know the ones we generally use for navigation...not LORASON...I'd like those on please. [19:38] X2> ::She let Alicia leave her question unanswered, as apparently it wasn't something she wanted to discuss. Instead she commented:: Looks about right. What's it called a flawship, I wonder? [19:38] The Hexamon refer to the the singularity as the "Flaw", Savant. [19:38] (Why's, even) [19:38] Or, at least, Olmy did. [19:38] M> ::listens to the description, helping move the patient onto the diagnostic biobed:: All right, I'll need the surgical braces and replicate me three sections of dermagraft. Get me a hypospray of calciphine, and one of iturnizine. [19:38] ::coughs politely:: [19:38] X2> Ah. My, I really must pay more attention. ::she frowns dubiously:: [19:39] E> +taps+ Skylooker To Farley, everything is running smoothly down here in engineering Commander. [19:39] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:39] Alicia> X2> That is correct, General. [19:39] TL> +taps+ Good to hear Sky, I will be on the bridge conducting the test and Gannsen is in the torp area just incase. [19:39] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:40] ::pauses for some time, then glances at Alicia:: Is Olmy still in Alexandria, by chance? [19:40] Commodore, if I may, could I have a moment with you... alone? [19:40] ::leans to the side as a blinking graphic appears in the corner of the screen. He taps it and his expression remains unaffected as he regards it, then resumes reading over the last shift's reports:: [19:40] X2> ::She sighed and looked skyward:: Maybe being cut off from the Way will be a blessing in disguise. [19:40] E> +taps+ Roger that, I'll keep you informed of anything. [19:40] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:40] M> ::injects the patient with calciphine as the surgical brace is placed over her:: Doctor Amari, monitor vitals. [19:40] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:40] ::looks to D'rall, then to Colonel Prescot:: How many more escorts need to refuel? [19:40] ::moves over to his console again and checks the status of the refuel:: [19:40] ::hears D'rall mention alone, and peers over the top edge of his station towards the helm with the briefest of glances:: [19:40] E> +taps+ Thanks. ::enters the bridge:: [19:40] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:41] ::looks back at Embry:: Do you think we'll be able to pull this off Lieutenant? [19:41] =.\ction= The blunt-nosed ship continues coming in and as it does, more detail resolves. The ship appears relatively simplistic in nature; the Tuberider could be a smaller, distant ancestor. One thing is striking: the ship clearly has no windows; its hull is as smooth as a Nightmare fighter's. [19:41] M> First we'll need to cut away the damaged tissue. It looks like for the most part the uniform was incinerated rather than melding into the wound. That's in our favour. [19:41] Embry> ::shrugs:: No idea to in all honesty Captain. With the reputations of the Commodore and his ship and what I've seen you do here I'd say we probably have a better chance than most. [19:41] ::takes the engineering seat and sets up the consol:: [19:42] ::looks to Prescot:: You have 12 more minutes of refueling left...then we start heading deeper into the system. ::looks to D'rall:: You have ten minutes of my time... [19:42] Alicia> X2> Olmy departed Xanadu to rendezvous with M-17 some time ago, General, as did Advocate Suli. I believe they approach us even now. [19:42] ::moves to the Ready Room doors:: Colonel Prescot, you have the conn... [19:42] M> Get me the tightest laser scalpel, please. And arm the surgical brace's discriminating forcefields. [19:42] ::nods:: I shouldn't need more than 5. Your ready room? [19:42] =.\ction= Four of the escorts have completed refueling. Two of these four detached, and are replaced by two of the remaining four. [19:42] M> ::takes the scalpel and starts to work, the forcefields glittering around his wrists:: [19:43] ::slides out from behind the helm, letting Hansen take the helm in her absense:: [19:43] ::raises his chin for a moment, then nods thoughtfully:: [19:43] RR> ::steps in and goes to the corner of the room and turns around:: [19:43] ::nods once and moves down to the Captain's chair, pulling up the refeuling job on the console there:: CAptain four of the escorts are done. the other four are refeuling as we speak ::as the REadyroom door closes:: [19:43] Nice to see my crew has faith in me. ::grins:: Alright, let's stand ready to move as soon as the Commodore gives the word. [19:43] M> ::cuts quickly through the tissue, removing it deftly and without incident:: Good. The damage is shallow, we'll have an easy go of it. [19:44] RR> ::takes a deep breath:: Sir... I understand our mission as you've expressed it to us... however, I would like to clear this with you concerning helm operations during this... "experiment". [19:44] =.\ction= Three large rifts appear on the outskirts of the Regency system. [19:44] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:44] X2> Oh dear.... Sirs, we've got rifts forming in Regency. [19:44] ::looks up:: [19:44] =.\ction= Before they have even completed opening, heavy Xur fighters begin emerging from them, followed by the arms of three Xur carriers. [19:45] X2> Dispatch intercepts. [19:45] ::levels her gaze at the Commodore:: I know this is going into subordination, but if at any point I think Coronado is in danger from being subverted by our experiment targets... I will take evasive action. [19:45] RR> Alright. Go ahead. [19:45] < that>> [19:45] X2> All ships, battlestations. [19:45] =.\ction= The automatic klaxon sounds as Coronado's alert status changes to red . [19:45] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:45] X2> ::Savants' hologram pointed up at the display, at the three rifts inbound. She alerted the fleet immediately:: [19:46] ::glances at the chronometer, then at the defense fleet plot:: +com+ Vanguard, from Xanadu - if you've managed to figure out how to use any of that fancy equipment you have on board to generate an artifical gravity field in the eyes of the Xur - now would be the time. [19:46] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:46] +taps+ Gannsen be ready [19:46] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:46] *> +taps+ Ready as always [19:46] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:47] =.\ction= Vanguard and Destiny break ranks to establish a perimeter, two Camelynian destroyers escorting each of them. The patrol fighters on the spinward side of the system also break their patrols to follow the capital ships in. [19:47] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:47] X2> +com+ Aldur, from Drexler. Admiral, incoming Xur carriers. [19:47] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:47] <> [19:47] RR> Uhm...yes, please Lieutenat...by all means. ::looks at her oddly:: Is that all you wanted? [19:47] M> ::nods as the medic starts moving the dermagraft into place from the other side of the patient; he stands still while the sheet is put in place, then cuts it to shape:: [19:47] Aldur> ?> +com+ Acknowledged, Xanadu. We're on it. [19:47] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:47] RR> ::having expected more resistance, blinks:: No sir. Just wanted to make sure we were straight on that sir. [19:48] ::monitors the condition of the refuel and exhales again:: (m) Acursed waiting [19:48] RR> I have no intention of letting us be subverted...there's a reason I've got you in that chair. [19:48] +com+ Meyer colonies, from Xanadu, set planetary defense systems to maximum and bring planetary shielding to full strength. Power isolation procedures to full readiness - don't let anything that may hit you spread. [19:48] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:48] X2> ::She immediately informed everyone of the plans being made; alerting the fleet that they would have to be careful for any Xur subversion of the planet at large as well as Xanadu or the Fleet.:: [19:48] =.\ction= If this is a recon in force, it's a serious one. Fighters continue to emerge from the rifts right up until the last seconds; the three carriers completely emerge but hang back as they generally do. [19:49] M> Start fusing the new dermis. I'm sure setting two will be sufficient. [19:49] X2> ::looks over at Logistics:: Begin resupply contingency for the false matter torpedoes. Make sure the front line doesn't have to rotate out and wait long for a fresh supply. [19:49] ::glances at Savant:: Someone tell Olmy and Kikura they're out of time. [19:49] RR> Now let's get back out there, shall we? [19:49] RR> ::nods in agreement and heads out onto the bridge, taking the helm station:: [19:49] M> ::pulls his hands back through the opening in the surgical brace, the force field sparking against his fingertip as he does so:: [19:49] ::moves back onto the bridge:: [19:50] X2> I'm on it General. [19:50] X2> ::Savant did just that, sending a message back to the Flawship about the Xur invasion:: [19:50] =.\ction= Ship's condition is currently: Red Alert . [19:50] ::turns to Daren:: Sir, the test is all preped and ready to go. [19:50] =.\ction= sphaser.wav The Vanguard-Destiny line begins engaging fighters as they come in. About a third of the Defender ships have now broken ranks to deal with this threat. [19:50] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:51] ::has a look on his face that says it all, This will make or break me.:: [19:51] X2> Three carriers isn't much of an invasion force. Keep an eye out for anything unusual. [19:51] E> ::waits for any more order beside all the normal stuff to do with a red alert wich has already been done...:: [19:51] X2> I'm worried about a flanking effort once our ships have moved to engage their current main body. [19:51] ::glances warily at the other side of the system, whose fighters have peeled off to join the front line:: They may be simply drawing us off to flank us. [19:51] ::checks up on the refueling process to see if it's completed, plus preparations for departure:: [19:51] ::looks over at Farley, then at Daren:: Though we still need to have the order to swap out the standard warheads and swap them with the delivery casings. ::almost imperceptibly smirks:: [19:52] ::notices Farley:: Ah, excellent. ::looks to Brooks:: In your computer banks Lieutenat, you should have a file tagged "Trapdoor". Please open that file now. It will lead you to a probe that was loaded before we left for this mission... [19:52] We should have left probes in every system within fourty light years of here. ::growls:: [19:52] X2> ::nods:: Reinforce the immediate area around Xanadu. [19:52] Tech> X2> ::watching the battle, one hand to his ear:: Aldur's ordering the remaining ships to hold back in case of a flanking attack. [19:52] X2> The Flawrider acknowledges, General. [19:53] ::looks at Canterbury:: Their already to load and fire. [19:53] Tech> X2> ::looks over his shoulder at Drexler and nods:: Transmitting your orders now, Captain. [19:53] X2> Everyone stay alert. [19:53] This probe has been modified for the second experimental system...tricking the Xur gravity drives into entering a system where WE tell them to. [19:53] Olmy> X2> ::walks into the control center as if he owns the joint:: Is this attack serious? [19:54] ::nods and taps a comm message off to one of his contacts within the Apori defence fleet, alerting them to the current situation and requesting any backup in the immediate area re-inforce the opposite side of the system if possible:: If the Admiralty's been saving some conveniently missing Pfhor warships for a rainy day, this may be it. [19:54] * ObsMarcy (Marcy@cdm-66-233-153-171.fayt.cox-internet.com) has joined #uss-coronado [19:54] X2> ::turns:: No, it isn't. Not yet. [19:54] ::glances at his screen, just to make sure:: No, they aren't. ::smiles:: I vetoed any load orders that didn't come directly from the Commodore. ::grins:: I don't like surprises. [19:54] Olmy> X2> ::nods:: Very well. I have a small contingent of defense units at my disposal aboard the cargo ship. I'd be... willing to place them at your disposal. [19:55] X2> That would risk them being subverted. [19:55] X2> ::Savant nods politely to Olmy:: It could turn very serious very quickly if they manage to subvert any of the ground stations. [19:55] Olmy> X2> ::crosses his arms:: Oh, I doubt that very much. They are quite... agile. [19:55] =.\ction= Ship's condition is currently: Red Alert . [19:55] M> ::looks quickly at Adami as the tricorder's beeping becomes erratic:: Someone get me the cardiac stimulators! Bloody -- get her medical file! Find me what's interacting with the calciphine! [19:55] X2> ::glances at Ironside:: [19:55] ::to Daren:: Do we have a destination system, sir? [19:56] ::shakes his head:: It's a recon in force. We don't need them. Yet. [19:56] ::exhales as he looks around:: [19:56] X2> ::looks back to Olmy:: Can we have them on standby in the First Chamber? [19:56] Canterbury this tesing go ahead comes from the top. [19:56] ::nods and opens the probe file, reading through its details:: [19:56] X2> I get a suspicious feeling that this is going to turn a lot worse. They've never really done a force recon mission. They've no reason to do so. [19:57] There's more than ten AUs between them and us, and at least four seperate defense lines between there and here. This force won't penetrate to the first chamber. ::mutters:: They need seven carriers for that, based on simulations. [19:57] M> ::engages the cardiac stimulators, watching the patients lifesigns on the large wall display:: [19:57] =.\ction= Destiny slips in close enough to release a pair of FM torpedoes into the lead carrier. The line seems to be holding well enough. A few fighters slip through and are caught by a still-circling patrol and crushed at least 100 million kilometers from Xanadu. [19:57] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:57] ::taps his fingers lightly:: Didn't someone write a song once about waiting? [19:57] Oh, go-ahead certainly does. But I need the loadout switch in writing. ::grabs a PADD and touches it to his console, tapping in a few sequences, then removes the PADD and puts it on top of the edge of the display:: Inter-departmental protocol, if you need it. ::smirks:: [19:58] Embry> Not that I can recall sir. Though I'm no music expert. ::pauses:: I do seem to recall a song about feelings though... [19:58] Well Canterbury you'll have to talk to Daren then, I have test to run and complete. [19:58] ::turns back to the consol to check on the torps that are still in the main torp bay.:: [19:59] =.\ction= explode.wav A secondary explosion rips through the lead carrier and it begins breaking up. The fighters farthest afield begin a fighting retreat. [19:59] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:59] ::nods idly, biting her lip as she reads through it, then looks up at Daren:: Sounds like itmight work... [19:59] X2> ::Savant frowns and shakes her head:: This still feels wrong. [19:59] M> ::reads the medical brief alongside the vitals:: Of all the monkey-assed ... 3 CCs hyrindone. Now! [19:59] =.\ction= Two rifts open near the remaining carrier. A third rift comes part way open before collapsing. [19:59] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:00] When was the last time something felt 'right', Savant? [20:00] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:00] =.\ction= Ship's condition is currently: Red Alert . [20:00] :;nods:: it's not my design...just what we're here to do. But I thought you should be familair with the science, in case they work or something... [20:00] =.\ction= Coronado launches a pair of probes...once they get to an assigned distance, they begin spinning around each other...they start slowly and then get faster... [20:00] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:00] X2> ::She shook her head and muttered:: you know what I mean. At least it looks like they're trying to escape. [20:00] Tech> X2> They're retreating. Admiral Aldur has ordered all ships to let them go. No pursuit. ::looks vaguely disappointed:: [20:00] ::looks aft:: I'm sorry sir, did you say something about moving out after this phase is complete? [20:01] ::nods:: You can get underway...take us along the mission course, 1/3 impluse... [20:02] Embry> They're getting underway Captain. [20:02] X2> ::looks disappointed as well:: [20:02] Olmy> X2> ::looks pleased:: Any victory, no matter how wrong it feels, is a victory. You said yourself the attack was not serious. [20:02] ::frowns and glances over at another control panel - marine engineers had been installing new rapid-firing cluster and quantum torpedo launchers at the fourth entrance to reinforce the already formidable phaser array, but the system hadn't been fully tested yet:: [20:02] M> ::activates the cardiac stimulators again, listening as the heartrate regularized:: [20:02] Aye sir... course 010 mark 12, one-third impulse... ::engages impulse engines and passes a note along to Blackrazor's helm officer informing him they are moving out:: [20:02] =.\ction= With a chirping sound from the Helm console, Coronado's impulse engines engage... [20:02] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:02] Good. Helm, same course, same speed but maintain some distance incase we need to mvoe fast. [20:02] ::looks over at Commodore Daren:: Armoury crews are standing by to load and arm the test torpedos, Captain. [20:02] X2> That attack may have been the prologue. [20:02] Olmy> X2> ::turns to Drexler:: Captain, I would like to begin the evacuation of our personn-- our equipment from this area. [20:03] ::snaps his head left to look at Olmy:: [20:03] Olmy> X2> I realize you have commandeered this area as your control center, but I would be pleased if you could evacuate for ten minutes so that I may begin that process. [20:03] ::nods:: Battlestations! Level One Intruder Alert, as well...security patrols on every deck. [20:03] =.\ction= The automatic klaxon sounds as Coronado's alert status changes to red . [20:03] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:03] ::relaxes somewhat, figuring he's likely speaking of the City Memory:: [20:03] X2> ::nods to Olmy:: I don't think you need my permission. Our crew is ordered stay out of your way. [20:04] X2> ::Savant nodded and bobbed up into the air, her hologram going translucent:: As you like it, Sir. [20:04] Olmy> X2> ::something flashes on his pictor, very briefly:: As you say, Captain, but I would prefer it if you would evacuate completely. Just for ten minutes. [20:04] ::hits up a nearby console and puts Alpha and Bravo Companys on full alert:: [20:04] ::glances up:: Intruder alert? [20:04] =.\ction= Coronado heads deeper into the starsystem, but slowly at first...hoping to catch a glimpse of a test subject or two. [20:04] ::looks back at Embry:: Might be a good idea to elevate our alert status to Red while we go here. [20:04] << M> >> [20:04] Embry> Red Alert, aye Captain. [20:05] ::nods:: Level 1? We should seal off all movement on the ship? ::punches in a few weapon distribution instructions to the security office, pausing momentarily to think:: [20:05] ::tilts his head slightly to the side, one eye narrowing slightly, for a moment getting the feeling Olmy was looking directly at him:: [20:05] E> ::continu to maintain the red alert status:: (w) Wonder if the test will work... [20:05] ::waits at the consol for the test to begin:: [20:05] =.\ction= The two remaining carriers and the bulk of their fighters successfully withdraw through the rifts. [20:06] X2> ::Savants' hologram fizzles out of sight:: [20:06] ::grins:: Perhaps my knowledge of internal security protocols has wavered a bit since I stood behind that console...use your discretion, but I would like frequent patrols of all decks please. [20:07] M> Move her to recovery, and alert security that we've come across another patient using iocaine narcotic. [20:07] Olmy> X2> ::looks the slightest bit impatient:: ...if you don't mind. [20:07] ::nods again, still facing the Commodore:: I take it we do also want to load the test torpedos now? ::smiles towards Farley:: [20:07] X2> ::a bit awkwardly:: This is the nerve center of our fleet. Following that Xur attack, that could be costly to our defense. [20:07] ::pauses, waiting for a moment to see if he gets the same feeling again, before nodding, and turning, throwing Drexler a look as he exits:: [20:07] Tech> X2> ::pulls the earpiece out of his ear, looking between Drexler and Olmy:: [20:07] X2> ::looks over at a crewman:: Can we defer for ten minutes? [20:08] X2> And who will operations defer to? [20:08] ::keeps a wary eye on the flight sensors, meticulously combing their path for anything out of the ordinary:: [20:08] Olmy> I understand that completely, Captain. But I believe Savant has the capability to monitor the systems you installed in this room remotely. [20:08] =.\ction= Ship's condition is currently: Red Alert . [20:08] ::turns to Canterbury:: Remeber you can only fire 2 of the test torps at a time. [20:08] << X2> >> [20:09] ::steps out of the control room and stops just outside the door, casually turning left, taking a few steps, and leaning against the wall, arms crossed:: [20:09] X2> ::reluctantly:: All right. Everyone meet at the south entrance at ground level. [20:09] How many test torpedos do you have ::looks back at the two of them:: [20:09] X2> ::heads out of the room:: [20:10] ::spontaneously sends an image of Olmy to The Watchers:: [20:10] Tech> X2> ::locks his station, then follows Drexler:: [20:10] ::doesn't much like the view as they head deeper into the system:: Lieutenant Brooks, feed some power to the lateral sensor array please...nothing too much, just enough to get a good glimpse of our surroundings. [20:10] Half their normal strength [20:10] X2> Savant, don't take your eyes off of that room, please. [20:10] X2> ::Savant keeps an eye on Olmy as she watches the operations going on in main ops:: [20:11] X2> ::Her hologram appeared beside Drexler and she grinned a broad, devilish grin:: [20:11] I made up a dozen. [20:11] X2> ::steps into the elevator and looks at Ironside:: Strange to evacuate a building we chose rather arbitrarily. [20:11]