[19:00] * CREN_Farley (~cccurtis@dsl-69-50-57-94.pivot.net) Quit (Write Error: Broken pipe) [19:00] * CPCO_Ma`Aru is now known as LTSI_Brooks [19:00] Uniforms please, folks. [19:00] * LTSI_Brooks is now known as CPCO_Ma`Aru [19:00] whoops [19:00] * CPCO_Ma`Aru is now known as LTSI_Brooks [19:00] * Brad is now known as CP_Drexler [19:00] sonnuva [19:00] ::grins:: Broken pipe. That's ironic, given Coro's damage. ;) [19:00] * Lefty is now known as LTen_Gannsen [19:00] * Sonya is now known as Zunite [19:01] #USS-Coronado-OOC all ^_^ [19:01] * Santiago is now known as LCDR_Boswell [19:01] Indeed. [19:01] * Aggie is now known as CRXO_Tal [19:01] * CCC (~cccurtis@dsl-69-50-57-94.pivot.net) has joined #uss-coronado [19:01] * CoroLCARS sets mode: +v CCC [19:01] Computer recognizes CCC. Authorization codes enabled. [19:01] * Kor sets mode: -vv C|Gone4Today Mansky|Practice [19:01] CCC = Commander Jack C. Farley, Chief Engineering Officer. [19:01] wb Commodore, whenever you're ready. [19:01] * CCC is now known as CREN_Farley [19:01] And yes, #uss-coronado-ooc [19:02] Something tells me the Commodore ran off to the stove. [19:02] LCARS, let's get moving. [19:02] * CoroLCARS =/\= Kor 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] * CRXO_Tal snaps to attention. [19:02] ::attn:: [19:02] ::attn:: [19:02] ::attn:: [19:02] ::Attn:: [19:02] ::attn:: [19:02] ::attn:: [19:02] ::attn:: [19:02] * LewisSharp is now known as LtCmdrSkylooker [19:02] ::attn:: [19:02] * Chris is now known as CMCO_Daren [19:02] ::attn:: [19:02] ::attn:: [19:02] ::attn:: [19:03] ::cradles a baby in each arm:: [19:03] ::attn:: [19:03] Welcome, everyone. :) Gonna jump right into tonight's briefing. [19:03] =Sim Briefing!= Please type "ack" after you've read it... [19:03] Stardate 240407.26: "Death... But Not For You", Part 2, by Jester. [19:03] SUMMARY: Think very carefully before you choose to respond. [19:03] The tear has been sealed, and M64 safeguarded... for a while at least. Coronado is still licking her wounds and most of the ships from the battle of the nebula have made their way home, victorious. However, the tar na zee infection remains on several ships, and a new tear is sure to form. [19:03] We're back at square one, in other words, with some time to decide what to do next. Reorsan government officials are negotiating with the Nexus given that we've learned that Xanadu is the cause of the tears. Will Xanadu need to be destroyed, or is there another solution? [19:03] Coro sees to her own repairs and mourns the loss of some of her own. Meanwhile, Xanadu has found herself in new difficulties. The Xur have again taken an interest in her, havingdetermined her location from some captured (and subverted) Banshee fighters; they've already paid one visit... [19:03] Briefing complete. [19:03] * CRXO_Tal acknowledges with a crisp salute. [19:03] ack [19:03] ack [19:03] ack [19:03] ackety ack! [19:03] ack [19:03] ack [19:03] ack [19:04] ack [19:04] ack [19:04] ack [19:04] ack [19:05] ack [19:05] Missed a space in there somewhere. Anyway, as we wrapped up last week, I had specified that Xanadu had enough forces nearby to push back the initial three carrier assault. Two hours have passed since that time. [19:06] Xanadu is currently some 3.5 hours outside of Reorsan space to the "west." Commodore Daren, what are your plans for Coro in that time? Didn't see a log specifying. [19:07] Our next scheduled stop after Penthia was Reor'sa... [19:07] Unless Xanadu has put out some "help us" alert, we're heading to Reor'sa. [19:07] Uhhh.... [19:07] "Help us!" [19:07] Yes, it did that two hours ago ;) [19:08] Care to revise your statement, Commodore? [19:08] We'll head to Xanadu, slipstream... [19:08] Alrighty. Which puts Coro about half-way there when we get started. [19:08] Any questions before we roll [19:08] ? [19:09] Right. Sim time. :) [19:09] =.\= =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= SIM RESUME =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= =.\= [19:09] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:10] =.\ction= Coronado roars at slipstream down the scanned corridor "west" toward Xanadu. The asteroid-starship is still more than an hour away, however. [19:10] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:10] Embry> Captain, We're fully re-armed after that battle. Ready to head back out into open space. [19:10] ::seated at the helm, tracking their progress on their way at best speed to aid Xanadu:: [19:10] E> ::does some extra checks on the repaired systems as they are being used just to make sure everything is fully correct:: [19:10] * MG_Ironside is now known as [MG_Ironside] [19:10] ::Savant was a very busy little program at the moment... she was helping Alicia with the complex calculations required for finding the next tear, and it was sticky business. However, she was able to break the surface once in awhile to check in on the real world...:: [19:10] CIC> ::leans over the main table, still reviewing the rather paltry data she's obtained on the Coro-murders:: [19:10] E> ::hmms as he glances over a reading:: [19:10] * Zunite is now known as [Zunite] [19:11] ::nods:: Thank you Lieutenant. Helm, get us out of Xanadu and put us in an eliptical orbit around her. Be ready to head for any rifts the moment they form. We'll remain at Yellow Alert for the time being. [19:11] ::steos onto the bridge:: ETA to Xanadu? ::moves to the center of the bridge:: [19:11] <[MG_Ironside]> ::sits in the somewhat cramped control center in Pillar of Autumn as she races towards Longshot, flanked on either side by a Furious class escort, carefully pondering the information he's caught himself up on since he left Xanadu:: [19:11] FB>::walks into fighter bay and goes to locker room to get gear:: [19:11] Still a little over an hour out skipper. [19:12] E> Gannsen & Skylooker, excellent work on all the reapirs and refits. [19:12] =.\ction= At the Second Chamber control center inside Xanadu, an ansible transmission from Reor'sa arrives... [19:12] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:12] ::nods:: Lieutenant Brooks, what's Xanadu's current situation? How many enemy ships at last count? [19:12] X4> ::Savants' hologram sat in the middle of a cluster of subservient holograms like some sort of placid buddha in the eye of a hurricane of activity. She watched the goings-on of the area around her blithely, far too subsumed in her work to do much more iwthout good cause:: [19:12] ::sits and looks back at Embry:: You find it odd that we escaped with no damage Lieutenant? [19:12] CIC> ::sighs and rubs her eyes:: [19:12] Q> ::sits up in bed, groaning heavily:: Good God, what did I drink last night? [19:13] CIC> ::stands up and shakes her head:: [19:13] Embry> ::thinks before responding:: Now that you mention it Captain, I do. But I'm not going to question it too hard sir. ::grins:: [19:13] ::lightly hums a melody, using it to keep her mind off the pending battle:: [19:13] E> ::nods trying to maintain his departement high moral and efficiency levels:: [19:13] ::returns the grin:: You're probably got the right idea there Lieutenant. Keep your eyes open though. No surprises if I can help it. [19:14] E> Thanks Boss ::looks around the room to keep his neck from cramping:: [19:14] ::pulls up a scan:: Somewhere in the area of three carriers, though that's sketchy now. [19:14] Q> ::looks around and remembers; he hadn't drunk anything, and had only gone to bed a few hours before... the ringing wasn't in his head, it was the alarm:: Disengage. I'm awake. Bloody hell. [19:14] X2> Packet 01> ::takes a seat and assumes role as co- pilot:: [19:14] <[MG_Ironside]> ::rubs his chin and looks over the vessel's manifest - more supplies and weaponry for Xanadu - hastily assembled and loaded into the ship as quickly as possible upon news that the facility was discovered and unable to move:: [19:14] FB>::walks back into bay and jumps into cockpit and runs systems check:: [19:15] CIC> ::takes a long look around the CIC before locking down the table and heading for the bridge:: [19:15] * tripp (~tripp@ca-lapuente-cuda2-c1a-9.arcdca.adelphia.net) has joined #uss-coronado [19:15] * CoroLCARS sets mode: +v tripp [19:15] Tech> +com+ Xanadu Control to Captain Drexler. [19:15] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:15] CIC> ::Savants' hologram popped onto Coronado's CIC chamber, a familiar setting for her to be in.. she was all business at the moment, however, with no emotion betrayed by her mask:: Xanadu recieves your latest ETA projections and acknowledges, Coronado. We look forward to your timely arrival. [19:15] * tripp is now known as LCDR_DYKEN [19:16] ::nods at Brooks' report:: And how many Allied ships can we expect helping defend Xanadu? ::nods at Commander Tal as she enters:: [19:16] CIC> ::nods wearily to Daren:: [19:16] X2> Packet 01> +taps+ Drexler. [19:16] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:17] Helm Officer> We're in orbit around Xanadu Captain. Standing by to move to any rifts that open. [19:17] ::Frowns:: Uhh, well, there's us... [19:17] * LCDR_DYKEN is now known as ENdr_Dyken [19:17] ::nods at the helm officer:: [19:17] =.\ction= A small rift appears in the Longshot system. [19:17] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:18] <[MG_Ironside]> ::quietly, to a technician beside him:: Alert the Gilgamesh Strike Group to commence the next system incursion. Maybe we can divert the Xur's attention. [19:18] X4> Well, hell. [19:18] Embry> Detecting a rift Captain! [19:18] X4> ::SAvant went through a mental checklist, bringing Xanadu's defensive systems to hot standby and sending warnings to her meager defensive fleet about the rift:: [19:18] Go to Red Alert. Helm you know what to do. [19:18] Q> ::pulls on his boots and runs his hands through his hair:: [19:18] ::makes her way to the bridge replicator and orders up a strong Vulcan coffee-like energy drink:: [19:18] ::turns surprised at Brooks:: Yes, there's us.....aaaand. [19:19] Helm Officer> Aye Captain. ::sets course for the rift and heads towards it at full impulse:: [19:19] Tech> +com+ Captain, we have an incoming transmission for you from Reor, code 47. ::commotion off-mic:: And we've got an incoming rift. [19:19] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:19] ::bites her lip, shrugging slightly:: Reports are..sketchy [19:19] ::On Coronado's bridge:: Transfer rifts have opened in the Longshot system, Coronado. Xanadu requests updated ETA times. [19:20] ::checks her board for their ETA:: [19:20] FB>::sits and goes over maintanance reports:: [19:20] X2> Packet 01> +taps+ Just one rift? And put the transmission through here. [19:20] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:20] ::takes a long draw from her drink:: And a good morning to you, too, Savant. [19:20] E> ::monitors some slight power flucuations in a few of the sub systems in the newlt refitted section:: [19:20] ::forwards their updated ETA - 1 hour, 8 minutes - to Xanadu:: [19:21] ::Savant looks over at Tal and offers a plastic smile:: I'm sorry, I haven't the availiable processing power for social interaction, Ms Tal. I'm currently trying to organize dfense of Longshot as well as locate the next rift. [19:21] =.\ction= sflyby.wav The rift is swiftly surrounded by Banshees and a couple of Nightmares. They're on hand to watch a small Pfhor- design freighter emerge. Its markings and engine signature identify it almost immediately as almost certainly being a Zheda craft. [19:21] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:21] ::nods:: Carry on. [19:21] E> Gannsen could you get a team to the new sections and check out those sub systems. [19:21] ::looks at Savant's presence on the bridge:: We're going as fast as we can....what's your current defense status? [19:22] m>::sips his coffe:: [19:22] Embry> ::scans the ship emerging from the rift:: Captain it looks like a Zheda vessel and not the Xur. [19:22] Tech> +com+ ::swallows:: I've never routed a code 47, Captain, but I'll try it. Stand by. ::glances away:: And it's just one rift, but it looks like a Zheda craft. That same warship our Banshees encountered. [19:22] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:22] * LtCmdrSkylooker (~Lewis_T_S@Toronto-HSE-ppp3887561.sympatico.ca) Quit (Write Error: Broken pipe) [19:22] ::Savant nods at D'rall, and then replies to Daren:: Currently, Xanadu is operating a level four system defense. It's adequate for short term defense, but not for anything in depth or of any duration. [19:22] M> ::enters sickbay:: Good day, Ensign. What's that you're drinking? [19:23] X2> Packet 01> +taps+ ::looks at the sensor feed and nearly chokes:: +taps+ OK, that's not good. Can we try our holographic sensor spoofing of Xanadu's entrance? [19:23] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:23] All stop. Let's just wait here and see what happens. [19:23] Helm Officer> ::brings Blackraozr to a stop:: All stop, aye Captain. [19:24] ::takes another swig of the vile concoction and blinks, starting to feel refreshed - or at least re-energized - for the time being:: [19:24] What's the status of Xanadu's defense fleet? Shouldn't she have escorts for this kind of thing? [19:24] Tech> X2> +com+ We could, Captain, but they'd see it at this point. They're... they're already changing course to intercept us. Being surrounded by starships isn't exactly making us incognito, Captain. [19:24] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:24] Razor> ::Savants' ologram pops into being on Blackrazor's bridge, the hologram all business today:: Captain Bentall, Xanadu requests a report on Blackrazors' status. [19:24] ::glances at Savant:: Peachy Savant. Just peachy. [19:24] E> Did you hear me Gannsen? [19:25] +taps+ No, I suppose it wouldn't. ::slumps in the chair:: Hold on, I'm on my way back. [19:25] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:25] ::to Daren:: Yes, Commodore. Our escort is operating a level four defense. It is insufficient for anything but skirmishing or short term combat operations. [19:25] ::glances back at the display:: In all seriousness we're restocked and waiting for further incursions by the Xur or to stop them if told to do so. [19:25] M> Ensign? [19:25] <[MG_Ironside]> ::rubs a hand across his chin as he gets the confirmation that the strike group set up to perform a second incursion into the Xur home system is ready and proceeding according to plan as he gets a PADD from another marine regarding the Zheda and their appearance near Xanadu:: [19:25] ::responding to Savant's line:: In other words, they're a sitting duck. [19:25] ::by them he means the Zheda:: [19:26] Razor> ::The hologram blinked once as Savant spared the processing power to figure out what Bentall meant. After a moment more she nodded:: Very well, Captain. Keep us updated of any changes to your status. [19:26] Will do Savant. [19:26] FB>::finnishes systems test and goes into squadron briefing room to finish reports:: [19:26] What are they doing Mr. Embry? [19:26] E> Sir? [19:26] Razor> ::Savant disappeared from Razor... she had been told pretty much flat-out that she wasn't welcome there, and didn't want to overstay her welcome:: [19:26] ::turns back to the holotank:: [19:26] =.\ction= +com+ This is the Zheda starship [unintelligible, but sounds a little like Maktorg], representing the Concordat. [19:26] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:26] Embry> ::looks at his board:: Heading for Xanadu Captain. [19:27] E> Oh yes I was just wondering what we could have missed to cause these fluctuations [19:27] X2> ::eventually beams back to Operations and frowns as he hears the transmission:: [19:27] +taps+ Engineering, from bridge. [19:27] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:27] ::frowns:: Keep pace with them Helm. Be prepared to intercept if need be. [19:27] <[MG_Ironside]> ::looks towards Helm:: ETA to the Longshot system? [19:27] E> I need you to send a team up to the new refitted section and run down a power flucuation in some of the sub sytems. [19:27] <[MG_Ironside]> Helmsman> Just a little over an hour at present speed, General. [19:28] X2> Savant? Alicia? [19:28] Helm Officer> Keeping pace with them Captain. ::engages the impulse dirve to keep up with the Zheda craft:: [19:28] =.\ction= With a chirping sound from the Helm console, Coronado's impulse engines engage... [19:28] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:28] E> +taps+ Engineering here [19:28] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:28] +com+ Zheda craft, this is Xanadu station. We are transmitting vector information for your flight in-system. [19:28] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:28] =.\ction= +com+ We recognize your Banshees, but your other ship profiles are unfamiliar, but do not match those of the conquerors. You have not yet withdrawn from Concordat space. We would speak with your superiors immediately. [19:28] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:28] X2> ::Savant was still there, holograms awhirl around her. she gave Drexler a slight smile:: [19:28] E> It may be nothing major but I still would like it tracked down just in case. [19:28] X2> ::looks up:: Savant! We need to translate out of here immediately. [19:29] X2> ::gestures:: Tell them to standby. [19:29] ::makes her way to her chair and pulls up a systems report:: +taps+ How are we coming along with the repairs? We'll be arriving at Xanadu in about an hour, and I want to be in top shape. [19:29] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:29] +com+ Acknowledged, Zheda craft. Please come about to 128.21 at 1/3 velocity and stand by for transmission. [19:29] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:29] =.\ction= The screeching actually manages to sound out the phrase "Xanadu" reasonably well. +com+ Xanadu station, your voice is not one with which I am familiar. Which ship is this Xanadu station? [19:29] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:29] ::drums her fingers on the console, waiting:: [19:29] M> Ensign Dyken, are you all right? [19:29] E> +taps+ Already there maam. I sent you a message an hour ago? [19:29] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:29] X2> ::Savant smiled at Drexler:: I'll see what I can do about translating us out of here. [19:29] m> yes jus a little sleepy [19:29] FB>::does a count of opperable fighters:: [19:30] m> sry if i dosed off [19:30] E> Aye Sir ::taps his consol to order tea 1 to go and heck on the situation:: [19:30] M> What are you drinking? [19:30] X2> +com+ Zheda craft, this is Xanadu station. The specifics of this station are to be distributed only by authorized personnel, not by myself. Please stand by. [19:30] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:30] =.\ction= The warship fires a pair of shots, making Banshees scramble out of its way. If its current speed is 1/3 velocity, its full velocity is impressive for a Pfhor-based craft. More likely, it is coming in at something approaching its maximum speed. [19:30] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:30] X2> ::shakes his head at Savant as she points out Xanadu to the aliens... he hangs his head for a moment:: [19:30] X2> ::looks to the left:: Where's that code 47? [19:30] M> coffe trying to stay up [19:31] Embry> ::raises a brow:: Looks like they fired a couple of warning shots at the Banshees Captain. That was all though. [19:31] =.\ction= +com+ "Xanadu station," you are the trespassers here. Your vessels will hold position, and you will identify the ship from which you are speaking to us. [19:31] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:31] ::taps the console and frowns:: +taps+ There's nothing here, Mr. Farley. Perhaps you could go ahead and give me the short version. [19:31] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:31] X2> Zheda craft, please come about to 128.21 and reduce your velocity. I am gathering my superiors to speak with you immediately. [19:31] Helm Officer> ::keeps tracking the Zheda vessel:: [19:32] * ObsWaugh (~streaker@ip24-250-219-254.ga.at.cox.net) has joined #USS- Coronado [19:32] E> +taps+ The short version is we are up to 100% all systems. [19:32] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:33] M> Ah, undoubtedly a superlative idea. ::touches controls on replicator and a cup of coffee emerges from the machine; he takes the mug and sniffs at it:: [19:33] ::snorts:: I'll believe it when I see it. [19:33] Tech> X2> +com+ They're not slowing, Captain. If anything, Longshot's gravity is accelerating them. They'll be at the edge of the radiation field in four minutes. [19:33] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:34] +taps+ Very well, Mr. Farley. Amazing work considering two hours ago we were still licking our wounds from the nebula assault of last week. [19:34] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:34] X2> ::sighs a bit, then gathers his composure and opens a channel to the Zheda ship:: +com+ Concordat vessel, this is the Alliance representative in supervision of this task force. To whom do I speak aboard your ship? [19:34] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:34] X2> ::nods at the tech:: I don't expect that they'll slow down any. I'm talking to Alicia about a translation. [19:34] E> +taps+ I'm getting better at my miracles, I guess. [19:34] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:35] +taps+ Bridge out. [19:35] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:35] * [MG_Ironside] is now known as MG_Ironside_Autumn [19:35] X2> Sieven, I'm getting Admiral Aldur for this... we're dealing with national level politics here. [19:35] FB>::gets up and heads to tl:: [19:35] X2> ::nods to Savant:: [19:36] What is going on here... Lieutenant open a channel to Xanadu. [19:36] Embry> ::opens a channel:: Channel open Captain. [19:36] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:36] ::frowns as he looks over the latest report concerning the Zheda's presence at Xanadu:: Someone get ahold of a Taeren representative and see if they know anything about these Zheda. [19:36] Razor> ::Savant popped into view on blackrazor as soon as Xanadu was mentioned:: [19:36] =.\ction= The warship keeps coming in. [19:36] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:36] +com+ Xanadu from Blackrazor [19:36] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:37] ::over her shoulder to Tal:: You had that talk with him yet regarding his attempt to appropriate my shuttles without permission? [19:37] Razor> What can we do for you, Mr Bentall? [19:37] TL>holodeck 1 ::feels tl start moveing:: [19:37] X2> ::reads the code 47 on the screen, and sighs:: Savant, I need Alicia. Now. [19:37] X2> ::Looks at Sieven:: Shall we let them know where the station is? [19:37] X2> Not yet. Any response to my hail? [19:37] =.\ction= +com+ I am Commander [unintelligible, sounds like Tirkak] of the Zheda Concordat. Identify yourself, "Alliance" representative, and identify this "Xanadu station." We have been patient with you, but your manner is that of the conquerors. [19:37] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:37] ::looks at Savant:: Care to enlighten us as to what these people are after? They've fired shots at the Banshees. [19:37] X2> Talk to me. We're on the same feed. [19:37] E>::hears farleys comments and snorts outloud:: [19:37] Razor> We're in their terrotiry, Captain Bentall. It's not surprising that they're a little irked. [19:38] ((Territory, even)) [19:38] ::shakes her head:: I find there's less violence for all involved if I keep my face-to-face meetings with Mr. Farley to a minimum. I've placed a formal reprimand on his record, but I doubt anything will come of it. [19:38] Because I've half a mind of banning him from using them ever again. And you don't even want to know what the other half of my mind thinks. [19:38] I understand that. But the situation was explained to them? That we can't move just yet and will as soon as we can? [19:38] X2> +com+ As you can see, we have gathered our vessels and are preparing to depart Concordat space. Unfortunately, we have been attacked by a race known as the Xur. They will be returning shortly for a second attack. [19:38] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:39] X2> ::Savant opened a visual feed to the Concordat vessel, standing amidst the glowing icons around her:: +com+ We apologize for the intrusion, Commander. We defer this space to you, and took refuge in this system briefly to escape an attack. [19:39] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:39] ::quickly receives a report and skims it over:: Savant, I have some information for yourself and Captain Drexler regarding the Zheda when you have a moment. [19:39] E> ::moves over to Gannsen's position:: How's things going? [19:39] Razor> We're working on that discussion at the moment. They don't seem pleased with it so far. [19:39] HD1>::steps off tl and walks into holodeck::computer, load program wolf 04 [19:40] Autumn> We're in discussion with an attacking Concordat vessel at the moment, but I can spare a thread. What's up? [19:40] E> Eh same ole same ole Mr Miracle Worker [19:40] ::nods:: So we're to just keep tracking them then and wait and see if they do anything overtly hostile? [19:40] M> can u give me sumthing to keep me awake? [19:40] E> ::chuckles:: Oh you heard that. [19:40] X2> ::Savant nods at Bentall:: [19:40] =.\ction= +com+ And no doubt you would ally with us to fight off these Xur. ::screeching noise that the translator does nothing with:: Tell me, do these Xur have weapons attached to their arms and large snakes for pets? [19:40] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:41] M> I'm sorry? [19:41] E> Like a bird hears water [19:41] ::shakes her head and smirks at Maiko wearily:: Though, in some ways, he does remind me of a young junior-grade lieutenant who made my life Hell when I first came on board. [19:41] X2> I don't much understand his sarcasm. [19:41] M> i keep dosing off [19:41] ::grunts:: Funny. Very funny. [19:41] E> I tell you I can't stand Tal. She's always screwing things up for us engineers. [19:41] M> give me medicine or slap me [19:41] M> ::glances at the medical cabinet:: Very well. [19:41] E> I believe that [19:42] HD1>::looks around as a forest appears and a phaser and rifle appear:: [19:42] ::sighs:: Alright. Thanks for the update. [19:42] X2> +com+ Concordat vessel, if we disclose the position of this station, will you come about to 128.21 and reduce your velocity? [19:42] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:42] E> I send her reports and she doesn't even hand them to Daren. [19:42] =.\ction= The Zheda vessel comes nose-to-nose with Blackrazor for a moment before continuing down-well toward the Longshot star. [19:42] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:42] The Taer have formerly encountered or observed the Zheda. They are certainly a former subject race of the Pfhor, possibly their science specialists. They are very intelligent, very sure of themselves. Intelligence indicates they were one of the first "prey" species to give the Pfhor significant resistance, and are likely to be attempting to re-establish their own empire, which was powerful in its [19:43] E> Lol not suprising; they cause the damage we fix it; they dont read about it [19:43] X2> +com+ ... no, but we have in fact encountered a race that has weapons attached to their arms. You can examine this system and see their debris fields. They come in large ships...:: cuts off the transmission and looks to the side:: The Xur are going to attack with Banshees. Dammit. +com+ Zheda, it is very urgent that you try your best to understand our situation, as it is very complicated. [19:43] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:43] ::chuckles:: Steady on, Ms. D'Rall. [19:43] M> ::pulls a hypospray and loads it, then, in an uncharacteristic moment of something approaching humor, he moves as if to slap Dyken:: [19:43] HD1>::picks up weapons and takes off as he hears voices:: [19:43] Yes ma'am [19:43] X2> +com+ When the Xur arrive in this system, they will be using some of our captured ships, the ones you've already seen. You must understand that they are not of our Alliance, that they have been captured by the Xur. [19:43] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:44] M> ::injects him with the hypospray:: Of course I am aware that many medical officers are very strict about the use of medications self-prescribed, but I am not one of them. If you feel like you need something, you should feel free to get it for yourself, as the vernacular expression goes. [19:44] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:44] E> ::laughs:: I think she should become an engineer for a week like we have been having and see how her attitude changes. [19:44] ::raises a brow:: Cheeky bastards. Helm, follow them but not to close. [19:44] Autumn> Lovely. ::she crosses her arms:: Nice neighbours. [19:44] Helm Officer> ::follows the Zheda vessel back towards Xanadu:: [19:44] =.\ction= +com+ We have scanned very small amounts of debris, and evidence that there was once much more of it. We will study this matter further but in the meantime, you will withdraw your ships immediately, "Alliance" representatives. We also note with disappointment your continued attempts to ignore our questions. It is best that you leave now, or we will be forced to defend ourselves. [19:44] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:44] * [Zunite] (~zunite@67-21-60-237.frdrmd.adelphia.net) Quit (Quit: ) [19:44] X2> ::listens to the side conversation with Ironside, then waits for a reply:: [19:45] M> Have we arrived at an understanding? [19:45] m> yes sir [19:45] X2> +com+ We are gathering our forces to withdraw now, Concordat ship. Please understand that Xanadu Station does not move easily, and will take a brief amount of time to do so. [19:45] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:45] E> ::laughs:: I really dont want to re-assemble this jigsaw puzzle piece by piece [19:46] X2> ::looks over at Drexler:: Let's call in our defensive perimeter closer. [19:46] X2> +com+ Again, our situation is very complicated. We are currently having difficulties using our propulsion to leave the system. We don't anticipate it to take much longer. ::sighs a bit:: May I continue to discuss something with you? [19:46] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:46] E> ::smiles:: Oh no that would be her job! All by herself. [19:46] So long as we remain outside of their jurisdiction, I do not forsee difficulties, but the next few hours are likely to be important. Given the Xur's usage of our Banshees during their first probe, this is likely to de-evolve into a diplomatic fiasco if we leave and the Xur return and destroy the Concordat vessel. [19:46] =.\ction= +com+ You! The higher pitched voice! Identify this Xanadu station! From where are you speaking! [19:46] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:46] HD1>::drops dow into under brush as a patrole walks past:: [19:46] X2> Sieven, they don't care about our situation, they just want us to leave. [19:46] +com+ Blackrazor, please move to a dfensive position around Xanadu, but do not threaten the Concordat vessel. [19:46] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:47] ::glances over at the Tactical station and eyes the young watch officer sitting there:: [19:47] X2> And when we don't leave, the time for them to understand is past. [19:47] E> ::laughs:: We would have a new ship [19:47] Tech> X2> Ohhhhh boy. Aspect change on target. They're changing course, heading straight for us, Captain. [19:47] You know, Maiko, I swear that the ensigns get younger every year.... [19:47] +com+ Acknowledged. Helm, Get us back to our defensive position at the entrance to the 1st Chamber. [19:47] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:47] E> I think we would have to get a new ship after she tries to fix it! [19:47] Tech> X2> Either they see the First Chamber entrance, or we've drawn att-- damn, those guns on the asteroid surface. The guns are being targetted! Starfleet standard tracking protocol! [19:48] E> ::laughs again:: Agreed [19:48] X2> ::Savant growled and her brows knit in irritation:: +com+ Stand by. I'm disengaging our signal dampening equipment. Look for the huge energy spike in your sensors. [19:48] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:48] m> now im boed ::laughs:: [19:48] ::chuckles:: Funny, I was just thinking they were getting more hardheaded. [19:48] =.\ction= The secondary weapons of the warship flicker out, and one of the surface emplacements near the First Chamber entrance disappears. [19:48] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:48] Helm Officer> Aye Captain. ::lays in the course and increases speed so that Razor roars by the Zheda ship at an extreme rate of speed to take up position outside the entrance to the 1st Chamber:: [19:48] X2> +com+ We don't want to fight you. We're doing our best to leave. But this rock doesn't move quickly, just like I've said. - Concordat warship, stand down! [19:48] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:48] ::steps from the Ready Room:: Alright, let's light it up...Battlestations! [19:48] =.\ction= The automatic klaxon sounds as Coronado's alert status changes to red . [19:48] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:49] HD1>::pulls himself along with elbows and goes to cut patrol off:: [19:49] ::looks to Tal:: Has Xanadu's status changed? [19:49] We haven't received any updates, no, sir. [19:49] On Coronado:: Xanadu is under attack by Concordat craft. [19:49] E> ::see's the red alert:: Here we go! [19:49] X2> ::hangs his head:: +com+ Commander, Zheda vessel, you are killing our people for no reason. I plead with you to stop. We have not fired on your ship, and we want peace. [19:49] ((Slap a +com+ on that please ^_^)) [19:49] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:49] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:49] =.\ction= Xanadu station, Alliance personnel, you have reinforced a planetary body in Zheda Concordat space! This is unacceptable! [19:49] I stand corrected. [19:49] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:49] HD1>::hears red alert and runs to tl::computer end program [19:49] =.\ction= The program ends. The hologrid reappears on the wall and the holodeck doors open... [19:49] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:50] ::listens:: Concordat? ::looks oddly:: Savant, identify: Concordat. [19:50] +com+ concordat craft, this asteroid *moves*. We're doing our best o move it out of the system now. [19:50] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:50] E> Aye ::hands dance across his consol:: [19:50] +com+ The Zheda Concordat, a former slave race of the Pfhor. [19:50] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:50] =.\ction= +com+ What kind of treachery is this!? Planetary bodies do not move! [19:50] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:50] TL>::steps on tl::fighter bay [19:50] E> +taps+ Bridge, engineering is red alert ready [19:50] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:50] =.\ction= The weapons fire again, and then again, systematically destroying the gun emplacements around the First Chamber entrance. [19:50] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:51] ::Savant exhaled and shook her head:: Lovely. [19:51] +taps+ Copy, engine room. [19:51] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:51] M> Maybe I am laboring under a delusion, but I expect my assistant medical officer firstly not to proclaim his boredom, but also not to be bored. You have plenty of work, I am sure, and I expect you, frankly, to snap to it. There are injury reports, equipment trials and recalibrations, new unit training and a variety of other sundry tasks to which you could apply yourself. [19:51] M> Am I making myself clear? [19:51] Embry> ::shakes his head:: They've destroyed two gun emplacements around the first chamber Captain. [19:51] ::raises an eyebrows:: Interesting...Ms Brooks, we should be close enough for a visual, yes? [19:51] ::stands and rests a hand on the back of D'Rall's chair:: [19:51] X2> ::Savant looks at Drexler:: They seem to have no interest in talking, Sieven. Should we open fire? [19:51] TL>::steps off tl and runs into fighter bay:: [19:51] X2> ::hangs his head:: +com+ Commander, Zheda vessel, you must listen carefully. We have in our posession a great technology that allos whole asteroids to move great distances. It is how we arrived here in your space. You are firing on us when we have not returned fire. [19:51] ::growls under his breath:: Damnit, I need orders to open up on her. [19:51] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:52] X2> ::hangs his head:: +com+ Commander, Zheda vessel, I wish to show you this technology in an effort to promote peace between our people. [19:52] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:52] ::murmers to D'Rall:: Why is it that Mr. Farley feels the need to personally report the status of his department instead of pushing the "ready" button like everyone else? [19:52] m> k sir [19:52] =.\ction= The warship ceases firing. Whether it's because the visible guns are destroyed or because they believe Drexler is not immediately clear. [19:52] Razor> Captain Bentall, please arrange for Blackrazor and your escort to be inside Xanadu for the upcoming translation. [19:52] ::nods, and relays the image to the primary holotank:: [19:53] FB>::jumps in bird and puts helmet:: [19:53] X2> ::waits for a response:: [19:53] Maybe he hasn't figured out how to wire it yet. [19:53] Savant, once everyone else is inside we'll head in but I won't turn my back on that ship until it stands down! [19:53] X2> Sieven, we're ready to translate. Where are we going? [19:53] ::rolls her eyes before turning her gaze to the holotank:: [19:53] =.\ction= Ship's condition is currently: Red Alert . [19:54] Razor> Send your escort in please [19:54] ::fumes aboard Pillar of Autumn, having watched as Marines manning the external gun emplacements aboard the Xanadu entrance be slaughtered without retribution:: [19:54] =.\ction= A small rift opens in front of the Zheda ship. [19:54] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:54] M> uh oh red alert ::grabs med kit ready to move [19:55] =.\ction= 90 or so seconds later, the Zheda warship is gone. [19:55] M> ::notes the alert status from behind his desk:: Get your team ready to go. [19:55] X2> +com+ I want to talk with your people, share our stories. We, too, fell prey to the Conquerors, but we fought back. And we won. ::off-comm, to Savant:: Give me a list of acceptable places for fast regeneration. [19:55] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:55] X2> ::Savant exhales:: Why do I think that was probably going to be a *worse* result? [19:55] ::looks at Savant:: Unless I was promoted when I wasn't looking I don't have command of any escort vessel's Savant. You want the other ships inside feel free to pass those orders along. [19:55] X2> I've got a list of likely systems ready. [19:56] E> I hate this, Red alert and nothing to do! ::smiles:: [19:56] X2> They left?! ::curses in his language:: [19:57] Embry> Captain we can head in now. The Zheda vessel is gone. [19:57] X2> +com+ All ships, inside Xanadu. Now. [19:57] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:57] ::nods:: Helm get us inside. [19:57] Razor> ::Savant didn't bother replying to Bentall, instead her hologram just popped out of existance, and she pulled a thread from her calculations towards redirecting the subfleet into Xanadu:: [19:57] =.\ction= A second rift opens in the system. This one is much smaller than the one from which the Zheda craft emerged. [19:57] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:57] Helm Officer> Aye Captain. [19:57] X2> +com+ Wait, wait. Dammit. Stay put. [19:57] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:57] m>+taps+ medical team 3 get ready for medical assistance [19:57] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:58] ::mutters:: This is the perfect situation for the bureaucrats to handle, seeing as they were so opposed to the military handling things. [19:58] Embry> New rift just opened Captain. Much smaller than the Zheda one. [19:58] Tech> X2> ::frowns over his board:: It's a probe of some kind. Damned strange energy signature coming from it. It's coming downwell, aimed almost directly at the Longshot star. It's transmitting. [19:58] =.\ction= Ship's condition is currently: Red Alert . [19:59] ::rolls his eyes in frustration:: Helm, all stop, let's wait till we know what it is. [19:59] X2> ::savant hijacked the Tech's scans and read them through for herself:: [19:59] X2> First sign of instability in that star, we're leaving. [19:59] ::grips Maiko's chair back anxiously:: Helm, ETA? [19:59] =.\ction= +com+ Alliance vessels, you have five [unintelligible] to withdraw from this system. You are in Concordat space, in a system of no use to the Concordat. You will withdraw, and not return. This is not subject to negotiation. You will withdraw. [19:59] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:59] Helm Officer> ::sighs:: All stop captain. ::mutters:: Again. [19:59] ::checks the ETA readout on her board:: [20:00] X2> +com+ We accept your terms, Concordat. We appreciate your patience in this matter. [20:00] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:00] X2> ::mutters off-comm about patience:: [20:00] X2> Oh hell. That's a trih zheem weapon. Impact in five minutes and fifty two seconds. [20:00] X2> That's what I thought. +com+ All ships, move within Xanadu's translation zone. [20:00] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:01] +com+ Xanadu, Blackrazor, Are we sure this time? [20:01] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:01] E> I wonder why red alert and then nothing happens? [20:01] Razor> ::Savant appeared in a role usually delegated to Alicia:: Xanadu is preparing for a Beckmann translation in four minutes. Your first experience with the Beckmann systems can be... unsettling. There will be no gravitational forces associated with the translation. [20:01] ETA, 20 minutes... [20:01] X2> ::Savant took a role usually delegated to Alicia:: Xanadu is preparing for a Beckmann translation in four minutes. Your first experience with the Beckmann systems can be... unsettling. There will be no gravitational forces associated with the translation. [20:01] X2> Savant, is Pitstop on the list? [20:01] Helm, Ge... Ah hell. You know the rest. [20:02] X2> If you want it to be. [20:02] Autumn> We're pulling out of Longshot, moving to Pitstop. [20:02] Helm Officer> ::heads for Xanadu's translation zone:: [20:02] X2> No, I need a place that we can power the Beckmann drive quickly. [20:02] E> Maybe they are trying to keep us on our toes [20:02] ::nods:: [20:03] X2> If only there was time, we could convey to the Zheda that we were the ones who vanquished the "Conquerors". [20:03] Tech> X2> Four minutes to impact... ummm... don't the Beckmann systems need time to charge? [20:03] Tactical, any further updates from Xanadu? [20:03] E> Damn it I'm not a balirenia, I'm an engineer! [20:03] FB>::sits and doublchecks systems:: [20:03] X2> They're charging, ensign. [20:03] Tech> X2> ::nods, relieved:: Three minutes, thirty seconds. [20:03] +allcall+ All Stations, we are 20 minutes from Longshot. Xanadu has come under violent attack. Internal Security teams set Security Level Three... [20:03] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:03] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:03] =.\ction= Ship's condition is currently: Red Alert . [20:04] X2> Savant, inform all inbound ships to stop and head back to Alliance space. [20:04] E> Corny [20:04] X2> ::Savant looked about as if she were looking about the whole system:: It's too bad, I liked this place... it's... warm. [20:04] X2> ::nods at Drexler:: [20:04] E> Sorry [20:04] ::nods:: Understood. I want to remain outside the blast radius of the star's detonation and monitor for Xur activity. [20:04] E> ::laughs:: [20:04] ::runs down her board, looking for any way to decrease their ETA:: [20:04] Tech> X2> Two minutes, thirty seconds to impact. [20:04]