[18:59] isn't this supposed to be a Savant-heavy episode? [18:59] Though I could be reading the nick wrong. [18:59] thank you, Jester [18:59] * Lefty is now known as LJen_Gannsen [18:59] It was going to have a heavy Savant component, yes, but fortunately Coro ep names generally cover a lot of ground. [19:00] i meant, will i need to be Kennedy for this episode? [19:00] * Aggie is now known as CRXO_Tal [19:00] Nah, Boswell will be fine. [19:00] oh. [19:00] * Brad is now known as Sieven_Drexler [19:00] and here i am racing through dinner to get here on time for an episode with a heavy-me content [19:00] when it turns out not to need me at all [19:00] Drexler still has no rank? [19:00] * Spuzzum is now known as LTTC_Canterbury [19:00] * Chris is now known as CMCO_Daren [19:00] Does it really matter? [19:01] it does if you don't want to be a civilian :) [19:01] ::smooths down the front of the uniform:: Still feels awkward to me... it's all... colourful. ::twists his mouth distastefully:: [19:01] Not really [19:01] #uss-coronado-ooc [19:02] * CMCO_Daren sets mode: +v Wolf [19:03] OK, I think we'll get going. :) [19:03] * Jester is now known as Tebrun_LoraKor [19:03] * kari is now known as LTSI_Brooks [19:03] Commodore, whenever you're ready. [19:03] * Fraser is now known as MG_Ironside [19:04] Chris! [19:04] LCARS, let's go [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] ::attn:: [19:04] ::Attn:: [19:04] * CRXO_Tal snaps to attention. [19:04] ::attn:: [19:04] ::attn:: [19:04] ::attn:: [19:05] Welcome. everyone. :) Let's jump right into the sim briefing: [19:05] =Sim Briefing!= Please type "ack" after you've read it... [19:05] Stardate 240406.14: "Separation Anxiety", Part 2, by Jester. [19:05] SUMMARY: Back to the nebula. [19:05] Coronado has been returned to the large nebula approximately 80 light-years "northwest" of Reor'sa. According to Savant's calculations, in about 65 days, a new anomaly will appear here. Coronado had begun a search, but it was complicated by numerous Xur vessels in the nebula. [19:05] This time, a large number of ships have been sent in to aid in the search. Though the flotilla isn't large enough to confront the Xur directly, the larger number of ships combined with the wider search area should allow the Defender vessels to comb the nebula much more efficiently. [19:05] Meanwhile, the former Admiralty staff has scattered to the four winds. Due to terminal illness, Lora Kor has resigned his commission and is returning to the Penthia system. Captain Drexler has taken command of Xanadu, and it looks for all the world like General Ironside is going to spend his retirement fishing... [19:05] Briefing complete. [19:05] ack [19:05] ack [19:05] acknowledged. [19:05] ack [19:06] ack [19:06] ack [19:06] ack [19:06] ack [19:06] * CRXO_Tal acknowledges with a crisp salute. [19:06] ack [19:06] ackity smakcity! [19:06] * Wolf is now known as L2FL_Wolf [19:06] ack [19:07] ack [19:07] ack [19:07] * Sieven_Drexler is now known as CP_Drexler [19:08] We're picking up about 10 days after the events of last week. Coronado's been in the nebula for much of this time, as have five or six additional ships on a similar mission. The ships cross each other's paths occasionally, but right now are working independently, trying to avoid Xur contact. [19:08] Anything to add, Commodore? [19:08] * Sonya (~jirc@67-23-155-11.chvlva.adelphia.net) has joined #uss- coronado [19:08] * CoroLCARS sets mode: +v Sonya [19:08] ::raises:: Just a question, actually... [19:09] Go ahead. [19:09] What's going on IC-wise with the hologram Savant? [19:09] IC-wise, Coronado has no contact via ansible or subspace with anything or anyone, and that includes Savant. [19:10] Therefore, Savant has been forced into "living" in other computers, primarily those aboard Xanadu. [19:10] * CCC is now known as CREN_Farley [19:10] Any other questions? [19:10] ack [19:11] Sure :) [19:11] No other questions? [19:11] What exactly are we looking for in the nebula...more signs that the anomlay will appear somewhere? [19:12] If we find such signs, what's the 'plan of action' decided upon by those in charge> [19:12] Yep. Ideally, the exact location where it will appear. You know the when, but not the where. [19:13] If there are no other questions... [19:13] Right. Sim time. :) [19:13] =.\= =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= SIM RESUME =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= =.\= [19:13] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:13] M> Ah, excellent! [19:13] ::stares at the lack of sensor readings with an aire of hopeless, bleak despair:: [19:13] ::stands on the bridge, her arms folded beneath her breasts as she contemplates the swirling gases of the nebula:: [19:14] ::steps onto the bridge, not at all excited to see the effects of the nebula again:: [19:14] =.\ction= At this particular moment in time, R.S. Vanquish is just visible out the Seventh Heaven windows, passing aft of Coro from port to starboard. [19:14] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:14] Razor> ::sits in his command chair on the bridge as Blackrazor continues her patrols around Xanadu:: [19:14] ::meanders onto the bridge from the opposite side -- glancing over at Daren who entered at the same time -- and moves toward the tactical station:: [19:14] M> I do adore a finely made cup of raktajino. [19:14] ::has spent most of the time at the helm the last few days quietly going over the new helm officer bios, having talked to each of them privately... so she's taking time to iron out a few kinks in the helm department schedule:: [19:15] E> ::goes through the daily reports:: [19:15] ::fights his boredom away by looking over some of the incoming sensor readings, wondering where the Xur are right now:: [19:15] ::looks down at the small device on his wrist that controls the field the surrounds him, and notices a small red light blinking:: Um... [19:15] ::stands near the Command Chair:: Anything along this heading Commander? ::looks to Tal:: [19:16] FB>::walks into the fighter bay and looks around:: [19:16] ::glances at Daren and smiles weakly:: It's been the same thing for more than a week, sir - nothing. And lots of it. [19:16] ::enter back in main engineering, going to his post and noding to his team... though still not feeling right with those uniforms...:: [19:16] <*>> [19:17] Oh, there's something out there...it's everywhere. And that's the problem. [19:17] E> SKy & Gannesen come in here please! [19:17] ::checks the time:: We're due for a course change, are we not? [19:17] ::notes a new Flight Leader and wonders about him... scratching his chin slightly:: +taps+ Batallion Command to Lieutenant Wolf [19:17] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:17] << Yellow Alert!! and all that jazz >> [19:17] =.\ction= The automatic alert warning sounds as Coronado's alert status changes to yellow . [19:17] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:17] ::glances at Daren:: Sir? Permission to leave the bridge and find out what's wrong with this? ::motions to the device:: [19:17] E>::sighs and locks out the consol to head for the chiefs office:: [19:18] ::shrugs and nods curtly:: Helm, standby to initiate course change Gamma Four-Seven. [19:18] FB>+taps+fo ahead, sir [19:18] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:18] ::taps a few buttons:: Course change standing by. ::having worked to program as much in advance as possible this time:: And I don't know about you, but I'll take a lot of nothing over something, such as something Xurian in nature. [19:18] Initiate in three minutes... ::checks a display:: ...mark. [19:19] X2> ::with a government official:: +com+ Churchill and two Defiant-class escorts have joined Blackrazor in defense of Xanadu, but if the Xur return here--and the consensus is that they will--we will lose this facility. [19:19] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:19] E> ::nods and goes to the CEO office:: [19:19] ::taps a button on the helm, starting the three minute countdown:: [19:19] ::nods at D'rall's words, but says little:: [19:19] E> Take a seat gentlemen. ::smiles:: [19:19] ::glances at Daren and nods once before making her way around the bridge to the science station:: [19:20] +taps+ I see you were just assigned. Welcome aboard Lieutenant. I apologize for not introducing myself in person but at our current state of readiness I need to be on the bridge. I trust you have settled in? [19:20] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:20] ::looks at Prentiss oddly:: Sure thing, [19:20] <> [19:20] E> ::sit down and lisen to him:: [19:20] E> ::Sits:: [19:20] ::steps up to the science station just behind Brooks and glances over her displays:: Anything out of the ordinary? [19:20] X2> ::sighs as the conversation ends with a "We'll get back to you" type response:: [19:20] E> ::closes and locks the door:: How have the new crew members been doing? [19:21] FB>+taps+yes, sir. just going to look over my fighter [19:21] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:21] ::nods his thanks and heads for the turbolift, presses the button and waits:: [19:21] Razor> ::looks around at his bridge crew silently working away at their assignments:: [19:21] =.\ction= Cheshire-cat-like, Vanquish disappears to starboard, then her running lights disappear. [19:22] Three... two... one... initiating course change Gamma Four Seven. Mark. ::alters the propulsive field parameters to change course:: [19:22] ::looks over the tactical map, for a new course:: [19:22] TL> ::steps into the lift and waits for the doors to close:: Sickbay. [19:22] ::shakes her head at Tal:: Nope. Same old st.. ::sits up:: Wait a minute... Group of Xur to port... and they're gone. [19:22] =.\ction= Ship's condition is currently: Yellow Alert . [19:22] E> ::looks from one to the other...:: Those under my command... well sub departement of the offensive system... their doing a great job to what I can see.. I'm even impressed. As for friendship... it's still on a kind of holding position.. [19:23] M> ::finishes the raktajino and stands in the sickbay proper, rubbing his hands together:: [19:23] +taps+ Good to hear. You are Flight Leader for the Thunderbirds... ::was going to say something but hears Brooks:: How large a group [19:23] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:23] ::looks up:: What was that? [19:23] M> This feels like a good day. A very good day. [19:23] Confirm that, Lieutenant. ::looks across the bridge:: Captain! Possible Xur sighting to port! [19:23] ::holds her turn, but readies for immediate evasives:: [19:23] Radchik> M> You say that every day, sir. [19:23] M> And have I been wrong yet? [19:23] ::shrugs:: Dunno, Colonel. Three, or four.. but there may be more we didn't see [19:24] Helm, hold on course change. Stay on this course for now. [19:24] M> ::glances around as Radchik walks away:: [19:24] E> Gannsen? [19:24] ::looks at his sensors:: I can't see anything on tactical. ::mutters something under his breath about paying attention to the sensors:: [19:24] Aye sir ::adjusts the field to take them back onto their previous course, aborting the turn:: [19:24] Brooks, prepare a probe and launch when ready. See if it can't locate and track the Xur. [19:24] E> I would have to agree with Sky's assesment they are good but withdrawn [19:25] E> I wonder if it not our fault... [19:25] ::scratches the few days of growth on his face:: Let's wait 10 more minutes then move in a parallel course to Vanquish. Starboard turn. 35 degrees. [19:25] ::gets to work on launching the probe: [19:25] E> You were saying Sky? [19:25] TL> ::steps out and heads for sickbay, keeping an eye on the small blinking light, and hoping the field doesn't drop:: [19:25] Make the turn now or in 10 minutes sir? [19:26] =.\ction= U.S.S. MacArthur's newly constructed sister ship, the R.S. Pillar of Autumn, drops out of warp several million kilometres from Xanadu, flanked by a multitude of Wraiths, fighters, gunships, a pair of smaller Reorsan bulk transport vessels. [19:26] in ten minutes, please. [19:26] Do they seem to be following the Vanquish? [19:26] Tech> X2> ::approaches Drexler, looking a bit worried:: [19:26] X2> ::glances up from a PADD at the technician:: [19:27] M> ::enters sickbay and looks around for a doctor:: [19:27] FB>+taps+aye, sir ::continues to fighter and jumps into seat:: [19:27] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:27] Tech> X2> Captain, we're receiving a call from the Penthia Shipyards. It's something you'll probably want to take yourself. [19:27] Aye sir. 10 minute clock running. [19:27] M> What can I do for you, Chief Petty Officer? [19:27] Autumn> +com+ This is General Ironside to Xanadu control, requesting clearance for entry into the facility. [19:27] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:27] =.\ction= Ship's condition is currently: Yellow Alert . [19:27] X2> ::points to his temporary office in the adjoining room, nods, then heads for the door:: [19:27] Razor> ::grins to himself at how quiet it is and picks up a PADD containing the report from the night shift:: [19:28] ::looks at a clock, then to Tal:: Have we heard anything from the other ships? [19:28] ::the probe prep sequence having completed, launches it in the direction of hte Xur fighters:: [19:28] Tech> X2> ::nods and heads back for his station to transfer the call:: [19:28] Xanadu Control> +com+ Welcome back to Xanadu, General, sir. Clearance is granted. Are you in need of accomodations? [19:28] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:29] ::shakes her head:: Nothing more than scattered reports and general locations, Captain. [19:29] =.\ction= The probe vanishes in an instant, swallowed by the dust. [19:29] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:29] FB>::runs through preflight and makes sure he's ready for launch at moments notice:: [19:29] M> ::looks expectantly yet disheveledly at Prentiss:: [19:29] E> ::nods:: With the way we act toward them, though we done act that way because we want to, but because we are always checking them. I think they fell unconfortable with us wich would explain why they hold back. I do agree that we have to make sure that we can do our job to get back home, but by playing the "spy" part on them.. [19:29] X2> ::waits for the tech to patch it through, then acknowledges it:: +com+ Drexler here. [19:29] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:29] M> Well, this device seems to have a light on it that's suddenly started flashing. I was worried that my feild may drop. I'd rather not go through such a harrowing experience as last time we were in the nebula. [19:30] E> I'm always open to suggestions. [19:30] CR_Osborne> Penthia> +com+ Ah, Captain Drexler. I'm afraid I have some... disturbing news. [19:30] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:30] ::stares at the tactical sensors, distractedly:: [19:30] ::looks to D'rall, then a clock:: Two minutes. [19:30] Aye sir. [19:30] X2> +com+ ::stares at the screen, unmoved:: [19:30] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:31] Autumn> +com+ That's an affirmative, control. Our vessels are loaded down with weaponry and construction equipment to bolster the interior and exterior defences as well, so please alert the engineering and marine weaponry crews. [19:31] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:31] I'm sorry, I'm afraid I've been going through the medical files for this vessel in order of rank. I haven't yet finished the Lieutenant JGs... could you, em, perhaps, inform me of the situation? [19:31] E> It's been what.. 10 days now, they have proven to be here for their job and that only. I don't see any threat from them. May be we should let this secrecy part goes and start trying to make friend while we still can. [19:31] CR_Osborne> Penthia> +com+ We have an order for Xanadu for three modified Liberator class Wraiths. The first was nearing completion but now our contractor says that they have another bid and won't sell it to us. [19:31] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:31] CR_Osborne> Penthia> +com+ Are you familiar with the order? I was led to believe the need for these craft was quite urgent. [19:31] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:32] Anything coming back on the probe, Lt. Brooks? [19:32] X2> +com+ Standby, please. ::pulls over a PADD and begins looking through it:: [19:32] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:32] Conn, helm, initiating ordered course change 035 mark 00... maintaining speed... ::adjusts the field again, taking the slight turn to starboard:: [19:32] FB>::looks around and sees the other pilot doing the same:: [19:32] E> Gannesen, you feel the same way? [19:32] =.\ction= Ship's condition is currently: Yellow Alert . [19:32] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:33] ::shakes her head slowly:: I'm just getting more gas... trying to track down some signs that they were there [19:33] ::takes the turn easy, eyes peeled to the flight sensors:: [19:33] I'm not the doctor here. I don't fully understand what happened, but somehow I got split in two last time we were here. It was quite...painful. This field was designed to keep me together. [19:33] << *M> >> [19:33] =.\ction= Pillar of Autumn and the two bulk transports slow as they approach Xanadu, carefully following the provided entry vectors to make their way through the first chamber and into the second as the small craft peel off to join the CAP around the facility. [19:33] =.\ction= Coronado turns to starboard in the swirling blue mist... [19:33] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:34] ::nods at D'rall:: [19:34] Scan for eddies within the nebular gases. A starship tends to leave a very distinctive wake in here, Lieutenant. [19:34] M> I see. Sort of a ... literal bipolar disorder, was it? A bit of the multiple person disorder? Well, I think I shall have to investigate the situation. Lest our problems ... multiply. [19:34] Razor> ::breaks the silence on the bridge:: Lieutenant Embry, Anything at all out there for us to be concerned with? [19:35] X2> +com+ ::looks up finally, having gone over the specific details of the request to be sure:: Yes, it is quite urgent. I wasn't aware we were competing for these ships. [19:35] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:35] Razor> Lt. Embry> ::shakes his head:: Sorry Captain. Nothing at all. [19:35] Same stellar dust, different day... ::moves to the rear of the bridge:: [19:36] ::adjusts course slightly on the downward plane to avoid a thicker concentration of nebula gasses that could leave a much larger wake behind them:: [19:36] CR_Osborne> Penthia> +com+ ::voice very dry:: Neither was I. But I am told we have been... "outbid." The fact that a Ferengi delivered this message made it all the more galling. [19:36] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:36] M> ::nods, definately not smiling at the humor, the memory of the last time too painful to joke about:: There were other crew members affected by the same thing. If this field goes down, you'll have to put me in stasis. [19:36] Xanadu Control> +com+ Understood, General, sir. Interior flight controller will contact you shortly for detailed navigation. Xanadu out. [19:36] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:37] CR_Osborne> Penthia> +com+ I'm not sure what our recourse is in this matter. I might be able to push the idea of a military emergency if you like. The contractor is leasing Starfl-- ahem. Alliance facilities to construct these craft. [19:37] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:37] X2> +com+ To whom was Penthia making their bid? [19:37] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:37] E> ::waits:: [19:37] FB>::runs diag on sensors:: [19:37] =.\ction= Ship's condition is currently: Yellow Alert . [19:37] X2> +com+ I was under the impression that Penthia was constructing these themselves, under Alliance supervision. [19:37] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:37] E> ::waits for an answer:: [19:37] ::eases off the gradual turn, returning to the zero- plane:: [19:37] M> Well, to be fair, gadgets are hardly my forté, but I shall see what I can do. What's your name, please? [19:38] Razor> ::nodded, looked around briefly:: Thank you Lieutenant. ::returns to reviewing his report:: [19:38] ::half-heartedly switches to aft sensors on his console, glancing at the display for a few seconds before returning the display to normal:: [19:38] CR_Osborne> Penthia> +com+ No, the contractor is Whitestone Enterprises. They've been providing the bulk of our mid-size craft. They have the expertise to do it, and brought most of their key personnel with them. The Wraith is their design, in fact. [19:38] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:38] ::frowns, staying at the data coming in from the probe:: Strange... [19:38] Chief petty officer Zachery Prentiss. [19:38] =.\ction= The false matter shielding now guarding the entrance to the second chamber from the first drops as the three ships approach, slipping through the smaller of the two entrances and into the brightly lit interior of Xanadu while following the singularities. [19:39] CR_Osborne> Penthia> +com+ The Ferengi I spoke with -- a man named Kishrak -- didn't provide the name of the competing bidder. Only said that he was convinced the ship was more needed by this alleged alternate buyer. [19:39] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:39] X2> +com+ Whitestone? I thought they would be more understanding of our situation. [19:39] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:39] ::plots out his next move based upon where Vanquish was ordered to go:: [19:39] ::leans against the aft railing, watching the nebula swirl:: We're bound to catch a break eventually. [19:39] CR_Osborne> Penthia> +com+ As would I. I'm afraid I don't have a lot of experience dealing with Ferengi. Do you suppose this is a negotiating tactic of some kind? Trying to raise his price? [19:39] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:39] The side-polarity of the gasses surounding the probe have suddenly picked up a unique, but ubiquitous energy transferment wave catalyst. [19:40] M> ::examines the file on a padd:: Oh, yes, I see. Quite straightforward. [19:40] E> So Gannsen? [19:40] And what does that signify, Lieutenant? [19:40] ... And that means? [19:40] ::looks at Brooks for just shy of five seconds before looking back to his console:: [19:40] M> ::looks relieved:: So you can fix it? [19:41] X2> +com+ ::frowns:: That makes no sense. One of these ships is meant for ... ::shakes his head:: nevermind. Find out what we need to do to outbid this competitor. [19:41] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:41] M> Oh, no, I didn't say that. [19:41] ::moves to D'rall:: Not exactly Niagara Falls, is it? ::grins and looks out at the holotank:: [19:41] Tech> ::returns from the communications room, getting Drexler's attention:: Captain? One of our outer patrols is reporting a Pfhor warship has changed course and is heading this way. [19:41] << X2 >> [19:41] ::gives him a confused glance:: Sir? [19:41] Uhh, I'm not sure right now. It's strange though. Very strange. [19:41] M> ::frowns:: Then what exactly do you mean? [19:42] X2> +com+::looks up and nods, then looks back at the screen:: Contact me when you have more information, commander? [19:42] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:42] Does it merit a closer inspection by Coronado herself? [19:42] Niagara Falls. It's a place on Earth newlywed couples go on their Honeymoon. [19:42] Sure, if you want to. [19:42] CR_Osborne> Penthia> +com+ ::nods dubiously:: I will see what I can do. I have certainly never heard of a Ferengi who refused additional money. Seems to me that it sets a bad precedent, however. I will contact you when I learn more. Penthia Shipyards out. [19:42] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:42] M> Yes, very straighforward but beyond my abilities. Come wi' me, please. ::leads Prentiss down the corridor and to a small room:: [19:42] =.\ction= Ship's condition is currently: Yellow Alert . [19:43] E>::thinks for a few:: I dont know sir [19:43] =.\ction= Autumn and the two transports with her slow and settle into a lazy hover over Alexandria as craft from the spaceport begin to rise towards them, preparing to help transfer the cargo within. [19:43] E> What gives you reservations? [19:43] M> ::follows Boswell, wondering what he means by that:: Where are we going? [19:43] E> Everything at the moment [19:43] ::rubs the bridge of her nose, closes her eyes, and sighs:: Ms. Brooks. I am asking for your recommendation. Do you think that this phenomenon requires Coronado's direct attention or can it be analyzed by the limited sensor equipment in the probe? [19:43] FB>::jumps out and walks around fighter checking the control surfaces:: [19:43] Oh, I see... ::thinks about it:: Well, it's not like it'd be any better had we stuck around for the Phoenix. Churchill Downs is entering its rainy season soon. [19:43] E> Can you be a little more specific? [19:44] M> Good afternoon, Eirdre. We've got a prosthetic issue for you. [19:44] M> A peripheral quandary, if you will. [19:44] ::shrugs:: I'm not even sure if Coro's sensor can measure it. It's very strange, remember. Worth a trip over there, though, if you're willing. [19:44] ::grins, looking at the swirling gas:: I think I'd have preferred rain. ::notices Tal and Brooks at the rear of the bridge:: 'scuze me a sec. [19:44] Commander, what's up? [19:44] ::rubs the back of her neck:: Boost the gain on the probe's sensors, Ms. Brooks. Maybe then you can offer us a more coherent analysis of the surrounding space. [19:44] X2> ::disengages the comm and stands, frowning. He turns to the tech as he leaves his office area:: Find me Tebrun Lora Kor on comm, please? Penthia, I believe. ::glances over to another officer:: Open a channel to the incoming Pfhor ship. [19:44] E> Im kind of worried that if we turn around and fail to watch them they will do something to us [19:45] ENdr_Vi'qu> M> Ah, the integrity field subgenerator. I see it's engaged the indicator light. [19:45] ::smirks, returns to her duties:: Only if you're Tal... ::grin:: [19:45] M> ::looks from one to the other, waiting to see what will happen, his field flickering slightly before stabalizing again:: [19:45] The most recent probe we launched has picked up some sort of energy signature that Ms. Brooks cannot yet identify, Captain. We're working on correcting that as we speak, sir. [19:46] E> Then we will watch them in a different way then. We will treat them as we want to be treated and just keep an "freindly" eye on them. DO you think that will work Sky? [19:46] Tech> ::nods:: I'll try, Captain. They haven't been too talkative so far, but then again, they haven't come calling, either. ::looks a little nervous:: Did you want to sound an alert? [19:46] << Gah. X2 >> [19:46] ::nods:: Aye, ma'mm. Bosting probe gain... [19:46] E> ::nods:: Well, we better have concensus here because wihout it, those people will start to fear us and the efficiency of their work will start falling... And yes I think it can work. [19:47] X2> ::as he waits for the transmission:: I can't wait to move back into the Fourth Chamber control room. ::looks at the tech:: Not yet. They're supposed to be our friends. ::crosses his arms:: [19:47] E> Will that work for you Gannsen? Can you be freinds with them? [19:47] Razor> ::rises to his feet and heads for his small ready room:: You have the bridge Exec. [19:47] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:47] =.\ction= Ship's condition is currently: Yellow Alert . [19:48] Tech> X2> ::nods and heads back to the communications room:: [19:48] M> No need to be dramatic, Chief Petty Officer Prentiss. [19:48] =.\ction= With a blink, General Ironside suddenly appears beside the technician in the control centre within the second chamber as he walks out, a duffel slung over his arm and a PADD in his hand. [19:48] ::maintains course and speed, taking a few moments to peck at a nearby PADD on which a tentative, more permenant flight schedule has been worked out:: [19:48] X2> ::pauses for a second, then follows the tech:: [19:48] =.\ction= Brook's console lights up in her face...the computer's analysis has been completed. [19:48] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:49] ::squints:: Huh. Looks like this might be the same energy signature that as we saw in J043. [19:49] Forward the coordinates to the helm, Ms. Brooks. [19:49] X2> ::blinks once or twice to gain his bearings and glances about the room:: [19:49] I can't just turn us around on an unscheduled...::stops:: It's what? [19:49] Captain! We have a possible match on the energy signature. [19:50] ENdr_Vi'qu> M> ::places a U-shaped device under and around the generator, pops open the plate at the face of the thing, and hits a tiny button with the opening tool:: [19:50] Tech> X2> ::relays the order to find Lora Kor, then starts attempting to contact the Pfhor ship:: [19:50] ENdr_Vi'qu> M> This will only take a few seconds. [19:50] ::forwards the coordinates:: J043, captain. [19:50] E> So are we agreed? [19:50] X2> ::reaches over one of the comm officers and taps on the panel:: +com+ Blackrazor, Xanadu. [19:50] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:50] =.\ction= On the basic control room screen available in this room, the Pfhor ship is recognizable as a transport. It is venting something. A flight of Spectres has taken up an escort position a light-minute or so off. [19:50] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:50] Helm, ready course for the new coordinates being fed to you by Science. [19:51] =.\ction= Seconds later, the probe data vanishes from the display. [19:51] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:51] Razor> Lt. Embry> +com+ Blackrazor here Xanadu [19:51] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:51] ::recieves the co-ordinates:: Oh great. J043. ::sighs inwardly:: Calculating course change... ::begins working at the console, having to work without the higher computer assists:: [19:51] We just lost the feed from the probe... [19:51] X2> ::frowns, noting that Drexler doesn't appear to be in the control centre, and tosses the duffel to the side of the room, walking over to the control screen to examine the Phfor vessel displayed upon it:: [19:51] Cause? [19:51] ENdr_Vi'qu> M> ::closes the face of the thing; the red light has stopped blinking:: There. Good as new. Well, except for the surface scratches and that waterspot. [19:52] Sounded like an explosion... [19:52] Xur already know what it is then ::grunts:: [19:52] E> Good then no more locked door meetings between anyone. [19:52] ::nods:: Last image it transmited is a group of Xur fighters [19:52] =.\ction= Ship's condition is currently: Yellow Alert . [19:52] X2> +com+ We have an incoming Pfhor vessel. We're trying to contact it, but can you monitor for possible intercept if something goes wrong? [19:52] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:52] ::Grimaces:: [19:52] M> At least I won't be ripped in two again. Thank you. You should probably check with the other crew members that are wearing these as well. [19:53] It's a good lead. Best we've had in this muck. Helm, prepare to change course. [19:53] Captain, course calculations to the co-ordinates forwarded by science are complete. Ready to change course on your order. [19:53] E> Also I would like to have a welcome party planned for our new engineering crew members. [19:53] ::nods to Daren:: Recommend increasing alert status, Captain. If the Xur are present... [19:53] ENdr_Vi'qu> M> They have all already come in. Yours was the last to lose harmonic parity. [19:53] We were supposed to avoid Xur contact...so tell me, why are we changing course to follow three Xur fighter? ::looks to Tal:: [19:53] E> ::nods:: That would start up our new "association" up and help them to ease themself out. [19:53] E> We could all use a party [19:53] X2> ::taps a button or two on a control panel and zooms the image in on the area that appears to be venting in order to determine what sort of damage the ship has taken and why it hasn't repaired itself:: [19:53] Tech> X2> ::looks over his shoulder at Drexler:: I think I've got them, sir. Audio only. [19:54] Razor> Lt. Embry> +com+ Acknowledged Xanadu, Blackrazor out. [19:54] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:54] M> See? As I said, quite straightforward. Now, back to work with you. [19:54] M> I see. Why wasn't I called in then? [19:54] Captain, if the rift is forming in that area, we'll need to clear them out - prevent them access to the Tear. [19:54] X2> ::nods:: +com+ Inbound Pfhor vessel, do you require assistance? [19:54] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:54] E> Good to hear, then I'll put you in charge of it Gannsen. [19:54] Razor> Cmdr Hunter> +taps+ Captain Bentall from Bridge [19:54] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:54] M> ::looks at Boswell:: Have you ever felt like you're being ripped in two...litterally? [19:55] E> Very well [19:55] E> I would like it to be soon also. [19:55] Razor> ::looks up:: +taps+ Go ahead Exec. [19:55] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:55] M> ::looks at Prentiss:: Several times. [19:55] Mr. Canterbury...release a message probe...program it to intercept Vanquish. She should be in the vicinity of these coordinates... ::punches on the console:: [19:55] E> Ok [19:55] M> Usually in the morning. When Johnnie Walker was involved the night before. [19:55] E> ::unlocks the door and opens it:: [19:55] Have the message state that we're following a unique energy signature, and we may require future assistance if this turns out to be right on. [19:56] E> I also have some other business that you 2 need to get onto. [19:56] Razor> Cmdr Hunter> +taps+ Captain, we've been asked to track an incoming Pfhor vessel and be ready to intercept if need be. [19:56] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:56] Colonel, contact our fighters and have them on hand in case we need support at these coordinates. ::taps her console:: [19:56] M> ::doubts that, but nods at the man:: Thank you for your help. I'll get back to the bridge now. ::gives the other officers a smile, then turns to leave:: [19:56] =.\ction= +com+ ...*static* -ransport 1413, request docking. Reactor damag- *static* -pairs. [19:56] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:56] ::turns to the probe controls:: All right. It'll take me a few seconds; I buried the probe controls a while back since Science is using them most. ::taps in a few functions, then begins typing, and hits a final sequence:: Probe away. [19:56] Razor> +taps+ Understood, I'll be right there. Lay in a course to bring us back to Xanadu's location so we arrive before the Pfhor vessel just in case. ::said as he got to his feet and headed for the bridge:: [19:56] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:57] E> ::nods and listen:: [19:57] ::taps away at his console, bringing up the Fighter teams to full readiness status to launch at a moments notice:: Already taken care of ma`am. [19:57] ::readies in the manual evasive patterns, still on hold for the course change:: [19:57] Yes, well. On your way, then. [19:57] =.\ction= The message probe streaks away in the blue mist... [19:57] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:57] X2> ::glances over at the tech:: Can we assess the severity of their reactor damage? I'm not letting them in if an explosion is imminent. [19:57] E> I guess that means back to work [19:57] =.\ction= Ship's condition is currently: Yellow Alert . [19:57] Razor> Cmdr Hunter> ::doesn't acknowledge as the Captain is heard entering the bridge:: Helm, lay in a course to Xanadu, warp 2 and engage. [19:58] Helm, drop slipstream! Bring us about... [19:58] X2> ::shrugs, assuming that the situation is being taken care by someone, if not Drexler, and walks around the room, noting it's much less functional than the facility set up in the fourth chamber:: [19:58] M> ::heads back the way he came, thankful it was something simple to fix:: [19:58] FB>::sees message scroll across his hud and put helmet on and closes the canopy:: [19:59] Razor> ::sits down in his command chair and smiles at the efficiency of his bridge crew:: Lt. Embry, keep an eye on that Pfhor vessel. [19:59] M> Really? Newly married? Huh. Wonder who landed that one. Seems a bit the skeptic, doesn't he? [19:59] Tech> X2> ::converses with his team, then looks up and shakes his head:: We're not able to penetrate their hull with these sensors, Commander. Could be legit, could be a fake job. [19:59] E> I have noticed a few of our older engineers are having a little harder time copeing with the new crew members. I want you 2 to straighten them out and get them on the right track. [19:59] ::drops to normal space and executes a combat turn, hard 180:: [19:59] Razor> Lt. Embry> Aye Captain. [19:59] =.\ction= Coronado returns to normal space and turns 180 degrees... [19:59] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:59] <> [19:59] Prepare to re-engage...now! [20:00] ::grips the aft railing:: [20:00] Readying slipstream... [20:00] Razor> ::Blackrazor nears Xanadu and drops from warp, entering a loop orbit around Xanadu:: [20:00] FB>::runs through one final test and sits back in his seat:: [20:00] ::pauses from his disinterested gaze at his console to grab his coffee mug, which had just slipped off of the edge of the console:: [20:00] ::re-engages:: [20:00] X2> ::idly wonders whether someone has explained the current situation wih the government intervention to Olmy and the Advocate, and starts looking for a communications terminal:: [20:00] ::mutters:: Remind me next time not to complain about the lack of activity... [20:00] E> Also Sky one of your new crew is not writing reports in a timely manner. Could you see to that please? [20:00] *> ::walks along the corridor, heading for the lift, adjusting his uniform as he walks:: ((Something about that man just doesn't sit well. I wonder why?)) [20:00] X2> ::nods slowly:: Chambers one and two, yellow alert. ::goes back to the side panel:: +com+ Blackrazor, Xanadu. Can you intercept the Pfhor ship and attempt to ascertain the damage? The sensors have difficulty penetrating their hull. [20:00] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:00] << ::engages slipstream:: >> [20:00] =.\ction= Coronado's slipstream drive activates; the frigate enters the conduit, and vanishes. [20:00] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:01] ::having to compensate manually for quite a bit, manages to re-engage:: [20:01] E> ::nods:: [20:01] ::takes one sip from the cup, then returns it to its place:: [20:01] TL> ::steps inside as the doors open:: Bridge. [20:01] E> If there's nothing else? [20:01] Canterbury, increase to Red Alert! We're not getting jumped again. [20:01] =.\ction= The automatic klaxon sounds as Coronado's alert status changes to red . [20:01] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:01] Razor> +com+ Will do Xanadu. Helm, take us in closer to that ship, Mr. Embry prepare to scan the vessel as detailed as possible. [20:01] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:02] =.\ction= A second flight of fighters -- this one Banshees - - takes up a mirror position from the Spectres. The transport continues its approach. [20:02] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:02] E> ::hears the red alert:: Here we go! [20:02] E> Again [20:02] X2> ::glances up as the lighting changes to yellow from standard and a soft klaxon kicks in:: [20:02] E> ::looks at the red light flashing...:: Yep. ::comes to exit.. though the door is locked..:: [20:02] ::blinks, staying on course:: With all due respect sir, how do you know we're going to be attacked? Or is this another one of your gambles? [20:02] E> ::gets up for the desk and heads out to main engineering:: [20:02] Razor> Cmdr Hunter> Recommend we go to yellow alert Captain. They may be our friends but you never know. [20:03] TL> ::looks up at the red alert as he steps out onto the bridge:: ((Looks like I'm just in time for the party.)) [20:03] Razor> ::nods:: Agreed. Yellow Alert! [20:03] X2> ::looks back to the tech:: Transmit to Pfhor... ::waits a moment for the acknowledgement, then continues:: +com+ Pfhor vessel, standby. Docking clearance will be granted pending the extent of your damage. Again, please standby. [20:03] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:03] E> ::shakes head:: Wonder what fun we will have today [20:03] E> ::notices everyone looks to be in positions:: [20:04] ::looks to D'rall:: ETA to the probes former location? [20:04] Razor> ::Blackrazor approaches the Pfhor vessel carefully, scanning the ship:: [20:04] E> +taps+ Bridge, Engineering is red alert ready [20:04] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:04] E> ::takes position behind his consol and nods to Farley:: [20:04] There are Xur fighters in the region, Ms. D'Rall. They have been sighted at our intended destination. If we are not prepared for combat as we approach, then we are fools. [20:04] I show our present ETA as... 12 minutes. [20:04] X2> ::leans against the wall of the small room, waiting for the damage report:: [20:05] Tech> X2> ::watches the sensors from over the "shoulder" of a Braid:: No reduction in speed. First Chamber entry in two minutes. ::turns:: They've never had great acceleration, and with their damage...? ::trails off into a question:: [20:05] ::looks to Brooks:: Can you entrapolate a heading for me based on the last few images of the probes sensors? [20:05] X2> ::moves to another console in the central room of the facility and attempts to track down where Olmy and the Advocate are at the moment:: [20:05] E> ::is at his position:: Well people, keep a close eyes to your systems, make sure they don't go down and if they do, alert the repair team assigned to our sub departement. ::start monitoring the overall offensive systems:: [20:05] ::informs the security teams on standby to evacuate personnel before looking up:: Weapons report full readiness, shields are at their reduce capacities as usual but are better than nothing. [20:05] Uhh, it'd be pretty general. There's not much to go on... [20:05] ::taps his console seeing this Fighters all ready to go:: [20:05] <> [20:05] Actually Commander, I was referring to the rather abrupt turn we just did [20:06] Comm Tech> X2> ::looks up:: Captain, I have Mr. Lora Kor for you. Should I ask him for a later time? [20:06] * Sonya (~jirc@67-23-155-11.chvlva.adelphia.net) Quit (Quit: Leaving) [20:06] ::makes his way to his console, turns it on, and starts working, shifting into a position that will keep him stable in case the ship rocks:: [20:06] What about the direction of the energy signature in relation to the probes last location? [20:06] Razor> Lt. Embry> ::feeds the incoming scan results directly to Xanadu's control centre:: [20:06] =.\ction= Ship's condition is currently: Red Alert . [20:06] You have a problem with adjusting our course to take us to our destination, Commander? The sudden and rapid course change is intended to throw off any possible pursuit. [20:07] ::stares into the holotank:: Uhh. ::frowns, furring her brow:: Kinda, that's way ::points:: [20:07] X2> Can he hold a moment? [20:07] X2> ::notes that the two are between meetings and generally return to the same department building each time they return to Alexandria:: [20:07] ::nods:: Yes, but if there are any Xur following us, we're going to walk right into them... [20:07] ::considers this a moment, frowns again, and turns to her console, sending a datapacket to the helm:: [20:07] X2> ::stands up and moves over to watch the Pfhor ship on sensors continue to close the distance:: [20:07] =.\ction= About the size of Coronado, the transport is in no danger of ramming into anything, particularly given the First Chamber's enlarged entrance. The ship continues its approach. [20:07] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:08] X2> ::glances at his duffel on the floor, and tosses the PADD - listing the weaponry components that were brought on Autumn and the transports and his recommendations on how they should be used - on top of it before exiting the command facility:: [20:08] Comm Tech> X2> ::nods at Drexler:: He didn't seem to be in a hurry. I'll ask. [20:08] The theory, Commander, is that we'll simply fly past them through the conduit, barely noticed. [20:08] E> ::walks around engineering checking on all the stations:: [20:08] ::glances up, concern threatening to make its way onto his face:: [20:08] ::correlates the two data points and works out the relative locations, plotting a little leeway around both:: Yes, a theory. Plan. But didn't one of those books you had me read point out repeatedly that "no plan survives contact with the enemy"? [20:09] =.\ction= The transport enters the First Chamber, the two flights of fighters falling back a bit to maintain distance before following from behind. [20:09] M> Interesting story, Eirdre. Well, I'll be out front. [20:09] Then we shall hope that we do not contact the enemy. [20:09] ::watches the lights flashing on her console and starts working on making them disappear:: [20:10] X2> ::walks through the streets of Alexandria - the city still sporting a very ghost-town like feeling as there has not been a great deal of time for clean-up done in recent months, and the facility's personnel count was not terribly high:: [20:10] Hmm. You know.. it'd be a lot easier to work all this out if we could come to a full-stop at the probe's last location.... [20:10] ETA to probe's last location, Commander? [20:10] E> ::do a round through his departement:: [20:10] ::stares at Tal for a few seconds, then sighs, twists his head to one side in a half-shrug, then moves his hands over the weapons controls:: [20:10] ::chuckles:: And that is our daily ration of humor right there. Avoid the Xur... riiiight. ::checks board:: Still 6 minutes out. [20:11] E> ::ends up at the main control consol and takes a seat to monitor the systems:: [20:11] Tech> X2> ::frowns at his board:: No sign of weapons powering up. They're finally slowing down, at least. Six minutes to the Second Chamber entrance. [20:11] ::glances over at Maiko and grins slightly before returning to his work, sending off messages where they belong:: [20:11] =.\ction= Ship's condition is currently: Red Alert . [20:12] And like hell are we stopping. You want them to be able to overwhelm us in seconds? [20:12] ::thinks over Brook's statement:: I'm not sure being shot at in the dark was part of Ms. D'ralls Honeymoon plans...but if that's the best way to track down this signature, so be it... [20:12] Razor> ::follows the transport into the first chamber and slows as it does:: [20:12] X2> ::as he approaches down a long avenue, notes that the apartment building where the two Hexamon representatives have been tracked to does not look in any better shape than the rest:: [20:12] I assure you, Commander, that was no joke. We will do what we must to find and stop these Tears. [20:13] ::looks at D'rall:: It'll be fine. ::smiles at Daren:: [20:13] X2> ::frowns as the ship continues through without clearance:: +com+ Pfhor transport, how did you receive this damage? [20:13] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:13] ::replying to Brooks:: ...said the scorpion to the dog. [20:13] At the location stop all engines, please, Commander. [20:13] I can look at the bright side, at least... I only know a third of my staff, so any of the others who get killed by this won't bother me quite as much. ::chuckles -- weakly:: [20:13] Razor> Lt. Embry> Captain, sensors have detected one of their zero point energyt reactors' is badly damaged. From the looks of things no one is alive within 500 meters of it. Radiation readings in that area are off the chart. [20:13] ::points to Brooks:: I need you to be quick... [20:14] ::::nods regretfully:: Aye sir, all stop when we arrive. [20:14] E> ::hands dance over his consol:: [20:14] Razor> ::frowns:: +com+ Xanadu, you getting these sensor readings? [20:14] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:14] ::realizes briefly he hasn't brought a tricorder with him to narrow Olmy and Kikura's location, then finds one in his right hand:: [20:15] E> Nothing new to report sir. ::continu to monitor both his departement and his console:: [20:15] ::glances down as he loads his personnel roster, apparently regretting what he said:: [20:15] E> ::nods to Sky:: [20:15] Tactical, we we drop outof slipstream, we'll be vulnerable. Be ready to return fire on anything that isn't friendly. [20:15] X2> ::tilts his head just slightly, glancing over at his officers:: I guess we're creating procedure as we go. +com+ Yeah. ... ::off- comm:: Have Churchill intercept it. +com+ Pfhor ship, we are sending a repair ship to intercept. We must... make sure you're even able to dock. ::lying through his teeth:: [20:15] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:16] X2> +com+ Please come to a complete stop and standby. [20:16] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:16] ::looks up from staring at his toes briefly:: Definitely, ma'am. [20:16] <<...when we drop out of...>> [20:16] ::slides out of her chair, standing behind the science console, as the ship prepares to drop from warp, and nods at Daren:: [20:16] <> [20:16] ::reconnects with the Alliance city-computer and enters the apartment building, scanning for signs of the two's passage and where they might be in the building:: [20:16] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:16] =.\ction= Ship's condition is currently: Red Alert . [20:16] Razor> +com+ Xanadu, recommend you have some one tow that transport into open space. I don't think you want that radiation in there with you. Just a suggestion though. [20:16] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:16] Tech> ::frowns some more:: No response, Captain. They're continuing to slow, but they're still going to make the Second Chamber at this rate. [20:16] ::glances up at the holotank and watches it for a few moments:: [20:17] Approaching... check that, dropping to real space... ::drops to real space, immediately moving a hand over to thrusters to kill all forward motion, then moves it to impulse for a quick evasive if the need arises:: [20:17] =.\ction= Coronado's engines disengage, and the frigate drops to impulse power. [20:17] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:17] =.\ction= Coronado drops out of slipstream and stops just short of the probes last location. There is a bit of scattered debris present in the area. [20:17] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:17] X2> All right. Do we have tractor beams at the entrance to the second chamber yet? [20:17] Comm Tech> X2> ::relays the orders to Churchill to intercept:: Not sure what they'll be able to do, Captain. They're a bit bigger than Churchill, so a tractor beam won't work. [20:17] Brooks, go. [20:17] ::immedietly starts a sensor scan of the surounding area, scanning for anything the ship's scans can pick in this environment:: [20:17] ::moves his hands across the tactical scope, moving the camera erratically as he covers most vectors:: [20:17] Helm, ready to re-engage. [20:18] ::taps his fingers on the armrest of the Command chair:: [20:18] Tech> X2> ::shakes his head:: No, we don't have any tractor beam emitters internal to the Second Chamber that I know of. [20:18] Canterbury, any sign of hostiles? [20:18] Standing by on evasives... ::uses her free hand to tap in the slipstream mathematics:: slipstream will take a tic. [20:18] X2> +com+ Pfhor ship, it's imperative that you come to a complete stop. You're leaking radiation. [20:18] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:18] Razor> ::glances at his XO with a worried frown:: Helm, back us out of Xanadu and put us at a stationary position just outside the entrance. [20:18] ::frowns:: The wreckage must have drifted.. this doesn't seem exactly right... [20:18] ::looks up after a few seconds of frenetic-looking panning:: Nothing visible. [20:19] X2> ::follows the tricorder readings and begins climbing up through various floors of the tower:: [20:19] Any sign of the energy signature that the probe picked up? Anything at all, Ms. Brooks? [20:19] ::flags some messages and sends them off, then starts reading reports:: [20:19] ::shakes her head slowly:: No... doesn't appear to be... [20:20] Okay, we came, we stopped, we looked... recommend we get under way again. [20:21] ::Grits her teeth:: [20:21] Any indication of weapons fire here? [20:21] Helm, move us up a few thousand kilomters, maybe the recent weapons fire is interfering somehow [20:21] Tech> X2> I think they're trying, Captain. [20:21] Comm Tech> X2> Still no communications. [20:21] ::sighs and glances around the bridge, speaking aloud to no one in particular:: I'd say something, but I'm worried that when I say it, we'll suddenly be set on by a bunch of Xur. [20:21] 3/4 impulse... [20:21] X2> You do? ::walks over and looks at the screen:: [20:21] =.\ction= Ship's condition is currently: Red Alert . [20:21] E> ::his mind start to wonder about things...:: [20:22] ...okay, not quite the underway I'd hoped for... but okay. ::engages, then nudges the impulse engines to three-quarters:: [20:22] =.\ction= With a chirping sound from the Helm console, Coronado's impulse engines engage... [20:22] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:22] X2> ::notes that the holographic projectors on one of the floors are operating and plots a new route through the rising building to get there:: [20:23] E> Well at least things are quiet for now. [20:24] E> Aye [20:24] Hmm. Picking up something now.. Looks like the energy signature and the Xur wakes are heading off, that'a way... "south-eastish" [20:24] ::reads through the next report and then files it:: [20:24] ::grins at Canterbury:: Way to be paran--..Xur wakes? How can we pick up wakes from fighters? [20:24] =.\ction= +com+ Xanadu Control, Churchill. We've closed to 100,000 kilometers. We're reading a sizable radiation leak coming from that thing, but very little else on sensors. Please advise. [20:24] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:24] Helm, set a course - ::waves her hand in the general direction:: - thataway. [20:25] Belay that. [20:25] X2> ::watches Churchill on the tactical screen moving to intercept:: +com+ Churchill, Blackrazor. Can you get in front of it and help it slow down? Disengage at the first sign of catastrophic hull stress from the tractor beam. [20:25] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:25] ::rolls her eyes at Brooks, then figures the rough bearing based on that:: Translation, bearing 215 mark 00. ::stops her hand mid-air as Daren countermands the order:: [20:25] X2> <> [20:25] =.\ction= +com+ Acknowledged, Xanadu. Stand by. [20:25] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:25] X2> ::puts the tricorder away in his pocket as he gets off on the floor where the holographic projectors are activated, noting that the hallway he's stepped in to appears to be in pristine condition compared to the rest of the facility:: [20:26] Captain, if that's the direction of the energy signatures and the Xur, then we should persue. [20:26] X2> ::looks at the others in the room:: Any further suggestions? [20:26] =.\ction= Still slowing, the transport passes through the connecting tunnel into the bright light of the Second Chamber. Churchill holds position, letting the transport come to her, then engages a tractor beam. [20:26] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:26] =.\ction= Ship's condition is currently: Red Alert . [20:27] These wakes are far too big to be fighters... Must have have run across the big boys [20:27] Carriers? [20:28] ::shrugs:: Maybe. Some kind of capital ship... [20:28] =.\ction= +com+ We've got her, Xanadu Control, but she outmasses us six to one and we've got nothing to use as leverage. Estimate we can bring her to a halt in five minutes. [20:28] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:28] Razor> ::watches Churchill try and slow the transport, keeping a close sensor lock on the area emitting radiation for any changes:: [20:28] Prescot, ready a squadron of Spectres...take up CAP formation around Coronado. [20:28] X2> ::walks down the hall towards the rooms that appear to be using the most energy:: [20:28] ::looks to Tal:: Still think we go in? [20:29] ::rubs his chin thoughtfully and sees another message come through, looks it over quickly, and then sends it off to Daren:: [20:29] ::steadies their position and course:: So, anyone heard anything from reinforcements? [20:29] With all due caution, yes sir. [20:29] =.\ction= Ironside enters the main cluster of apartments. As always, it is white featureless halls, the rubbery stuff that looks like marble but clearly isn't, and the circular iris doors, all alike. [20:29] ::nods:: Good, I agree. Ms. D'rall? [20:29] ::sends the order down to Wolf to launch and once and begin a CAP formation around the Coronado:: +taps+ Batallion Command to Lieutenant Wolf. You are go for launch [20:29] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:30] ::shrugs:: I can try to get you close to them, try to pull the same stuff they pulled on us last time we were in the neighborhood. [20:30] X2> +com+ Understood, Churchill. Stay alert. Xanadu out. [20:30] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:30] X2> What is that radiation going to affect? [20:30] =.\ction= Churchill, meanwhile, is clearly firing her engines at full impulse toward the First Chamber but is still being pushed slowly backwards into the Second by the transport's momentum. [20:30] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:31] E> ::wonder what's up as they all wait down there...:: Nothing to report as of yet sir. ::giving Farley his report at around 15 mins interval..:: [20:31] FB>+taps+rodger, launching ::key launch sequence and launches:: [20:31] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:31] ::nods:: There is no telling how far out this path goes..engage slipstream when ready along this new heading... [20:31] ::looks down at the console:: I doubt we're going to get a lot of reinforcements one way or another. That message probe doesn't have slipstream, and if Vanquish changed course, it'll miss entirely. [20:31] X2> ::runs his hand along the wall, paying attention to the texture of the wall as he heads down the hall towards one of the doors near the end:: [20:31] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:31] Then ready another probe, Mr. Canterbury. [20:31] E> Hopefullt it stays that way. [20:31] =.\ction= Ship's condition is currently: Red Alert . [20:32] =.\ction= Wolf's squadron lanuches and takes up formation around Coronado... [20:32] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:32] Aye sir. ::brings Coronado about on her new heading, then readies slipstream:: [20:32] Tech> X2> As long as they stay at the zero-G hub, we should be OK. If they get down into Alexandria's atmosphere, we're in trouble. [20:32] X2> Can they safely dock? [20:32] ::looks at the Commander:: Without any indication that they actually have changed course, or when, all we can do is assume that the first probe we launched will rendezvous with them at the original coordinates. No other way to tell where they'd be. [20:33] Forget the probe, try something more relaiable. Coded message. There will be a delay, but it's more likely they'ly get it eventually. [20:33] X2> ::pauses outside the door, wondering if his presence will be taken as a disturbance given how most of the two representative's time has been spent with Alliance personnel:: [20:33] F>::goes to 200 meters from coronado and starts cap:: [20:33] Tech> X2> I wouldn't recommend it, Captain. We have no easy way of doing radiation clean-up on that docking platform. [20:33] ::over her shoulder:: Ready on slipstream. [20:33] +com+ Batallion Command to Thunderbird Squadron... Keep your eyes peeled for any Xur fighters or carriers [20:33] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:33] ::watches the main viewer in silence as the ship readies to spring forward once more:: [20:34] =.\ction= The unloading operation from Pillar of Autumn and the two bulk transports ceases as the three vessels get underway and move further into the third chamber to keep their distance from the approaching Pfhor vessel:: [20:34] Razor> +com+ Xanadu from Blackrazor [20:34] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:34] X2> ::nods:: Can we coordinate all of the ships we have to assist Churchill and keep the ship in one place? [20:34] X2> +com+ Xanadu. [20:34] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:34] F>+com+ roger that [20:34] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:34] Tech> X2> Once it's stopped, it shouldn't be a problem. I'm starting to wonder if we'll find anyone alive in there. [20:34] Razor> Any chance of beaming the crew of that hulk before more of them are exposed to the radiation leak? [20:35] F>::sets sensors to max and turns to second check point:: [20:35] ::turns back to the console, nodding as he moves to the communications subsystem:: The Xur might be able to use this pulse to read our position, but only if they triangulate with one another. ::moves his finger over the button to send the message:: Transmit? [20:35] << ::engages slipstream:: You have one job on this ship, and you can't even do that right! :) >> [20:35] =.\ction= Coronado's slipstream drive activates; the frigate enters the conduit, and vanishes. [20:35] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:35] Do it, Mr. Canterbury. [20:35] <<+com+ on my last line>> [20:35] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:36] X2> +com+ Do we have enough resources to try and perform a rescue operation? It's a fairly large ship to scour with thirty or forty people. [20:36] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:36] ::sends the signal:: [20:36] X2> ::puts a hand on the door and frowns before dropping it:: Advocate? Olmy? ::looks for some sort of call button:: [20:36] =.\ction= Ship's condition is currently: Red Alert . [20:37] Razor> +com+ Between all of the various vessels around we could probably do a portion of their remaining crew each. Otherwise I fear there won't be a crew left to look after. [20:37] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:37] ::grunts as he watches the Fighter squadron take off with the ship:: [20:38] ::monitors to make sure the rough start eases out into a smoother ride:: [20:38] It seems that today will be an exercise in repetition. ::checks a console showing the heading and status of the ship:: [20:38] X2> +com+ All right. Standby. [20:38] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:39] Razor> Blackrazor standing by. [20:39] F>+com+thunderbird 1 to all fighters, set sensors to maximum [20:39] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:39] <<+com+>> [20:39] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:39] X2> ::puts his hands to his temples:: Are those Marine transports? [20:39] =.\ction= Olmy appears right behind Ironside. If it's not personal nesting, it's the next best thing. [20:39] Olmy> X2> Hello, General. You were looking for me? [20:39] F>::listens to acks:: [20:39] E> ::wonders whats going on:: [20:40] ::starts filing things away:: [20:40] ::looks over his shoulder as he feels the air disturb behind him:: Either yourself, or the Advocate, yes. I have some...unfortunate news regarding Admiral LoraKor that I feel the two of your might want to know about. [20:41] ::wry smile:: Repetition is what the helm is all about, so I would imagine you're accustomed to it. [20:41] =.\ction= For a fraction of a second, a graphic appears on Olmy's pictor: a man strapping on armor. Then it's gone. [20:41] Olmy> X2> Oh? [20:41] ::leans on the railing, her arms straight and her brow furrowed:: [20:41] X2> ::nods:: Are you familiar at all with his species? Trill? [20:41] Tactical, coordinate with Science. Analyze energy signature appearances with reported Xur locations. [20:41] =.\ction= Ship's condition is currently: Red Alert . [20:42] Is there a pattern to them? [20:42] X2> +com+ Ironside, from Drexler. [20:42] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:43] Olmy> X2> ::nods:: We are, yes. We have several among us, though you might not recognize the bodies the symbionts choose now that they have... options. [20:43] F>::starts picking up blips:: +com+thunderbird 1 to coronado, confimered group of xur fighters to starboard [20:43] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:43] X2> ::arches an eyebrow:: Indeed. ::comm badge goes off and he frowns:: Pardon me a moment. +com+ Yes, Captain? [20:43] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:44] ::lapses into silence, monitoring the flight sensors and the spatial compensation readouts:: [20:44] ::looks to Prescot:: COlonel? [20:45] +com+ Roger that Thunderbird Lead ::looks over to the Commodore:: Sir we have a group of Xur fighters on the starboard side [20:45] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:45] X2> +com+ I wasn't told you were here, but I'm glad you are. Can your marines assist us in a rescue mission on this damaged Pfhor ship? We're understaffed and, well, the Marines are better equipped to deal with the radiation. [20:45] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:45] Are they aware of our presence, Colonel? [20:45] +com+ Thunderbird Lead this is Batallion Command. Can you firm up any of those number of if there are support craft nearby them? [20:45] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:45] Hrm..alright...D'rall, skew our course to Port. Keep the same general heading though [20:45] ::looks over a requisition form and signs it:: [20:46] +com+ Are they aware of our presense Lieutenant [20:46] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:46] ::adjusts course to port by 5 degrees and stays on that heading:: [20:46] F>::looks at readouts::+com+ 5 fighters, not detecting any movent [20:46] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:46] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:46] =.\ction= Ship's condition is currently: Red Alert . [20:47] X2> +com+ My marines are always at your disposal, Captain. Contact Major Stampfer if you require assistance from the regiment, but please make sure that the Pfhor know they're coming. [20:47] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:47] ::looks to Prescot:: I'm going to assume No...I'm sure if they picked us up they'd be coming straight here. [20:47] X2> +com+ Thank you. I'll contact you when we're underway. Drexler out. [20:47] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:47] ::smirks, grimly:: [20:48] ::checks her own readouts:: [20:48] Tactical, Science - status of that analysis I requested? [20:48] ::shakes his head:: Not as of yet ma`am. Correct sir [20:48] X2> ::makes the same request of Stampfer, though it sounds more like an order now, and instructs the marines to perform the operation:: [20:48] =.\ction= Churchill finally brings the transport to a stop, about 15 kilometers inside the Second Chamber. She then disengages her tractor beam. [20:48] X2> ::to Olmy:: The Admiral has developed a condition whereby the link between his host and his symbiont is failing, presumably because of some effect that The Watchers have had on the link. Unfortunately, as you may know, this means that his host will die. The Admiral has decided that...based on the guidance given to him by the being that we knew as Stephen Gregg, he will personally pilot the Wraith tha [20:48] ::shakes his head negatively:: Nothing positive yet. We're waiting on the computation. [20:49] F>::moniters xur fighters:: [20:49] ... that is to close the next tear [20:49] ::nods:: I know that data is limited, so please try to hurry. [20:49] Definetly picking up that energy catalyist now, coming through very clear. ::fidels with a tuner control, and fidels with the geometric arangment of the sensor array:: [20:50] Olmy> X2> ::nods:: That is quite... noble of him. [20:50] ::slowly brings Coronado back onto her original course:: [20:50] TB3> +Com+ Coronado, urgent! I've got something big out here...uhhh ::fumbles with something in the cockpit:: attmepting to identify... [20:50] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:50] Olmy> X2> Of course, it stands to reason, given... later developments. ::looks up and down the hallway:: Alicia, please see to it that the General and I remain undisturbed. [20:50] ::taps his console carefully, shifting slightly in place, and glancing at his wrist device to make sure it's ok:: [20:51] =.\ction= Alicia's familiar form appears near Ironside. [20:51] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:51] X2> ::glances left, then right, then left again as Alicia materializes:: [20:51] Alicia> As you wish, Ser Olmy. [20:51] So then we have the place were the next tear will?? ::turns back to his console:: +com+ Thunderbird 3 send us your sensor information and tell us what the hell you mean [20:51] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:51] (m) Carrier, I'm guessing. ::breathes in:: [20:51] Olmy> X2> No... this does not surprise me, General. After all, I have met Tebrun before. [20:51] =.\ction= Ship's condition is currently: Red Alert . [20:51] X2> ::as he gets confirmation that the marines are underway, he turns to the comm officer:: Is Tebrun Lora Kor still holding? [20:52] Olmy> X2> ::mildly:: Some two hundred years ago, as you measure time. [20:52] TB3> It's large...could be a group of signals but I...oh my G- [20:52] =.\ction= Thunderbird 3's sensor blip disappears from Prescot's console... [20:52] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:52] X2> ::tilts his head slightly:: While he was under a different host. [20:52] E> ::continu to monitor though not much going on..:: [20:53] Comm Tech> X2> ::looks over at Drexler and shakes his head:: He had to see to some business. A purchase, he said. I can get him back for you if you like. [20:53] ::grimaces as the fighter explodes:: I've got a very bad feeling about this... [20:53] X2> Please do. ::turns his attention back to the rescue mission:: [20:53] Olmy> X2> In a manner of speaking, yes. We spoke before of beings you've met. Beings that appeared to own the flaw... what you call the singularity. The thread upon which Xanadu is strung. [20:53] Bad feeling my rear end, this goes right to "We're gonna be humped in a few minutes." ::prepares for evasives:: [20:53] Did you get his sensor feed? ::looks to Helm:: All stop! We're not gonne head straight into whatever brick wall TB3 just slammed into. [20:53] +com+ thunderbird three respond! [20:53] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:54] ::slams the throttle to full stop, dropping to normal space:: [20:54] +com+ Presoct to Wolf. What the hell just happened to Thunderbird 3 [20:54] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:54] <> [20:54] Tactical, any contacts within the immediate area? [20:54] =.\ction= Coronado once again drops to normal space... [20:54] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:54] X2> ::nods:: Gregg is one of them. Another took the form of a...::smirks:: bartender after we activated Xanadu for the first time. And....yes...I believe the first we met took the form of the Admiral. [20:54] Olmy> X2> ::nods and repeats:: I have met Tebrun before. [20:54] Commodore I just lost contact with Thunderbird 3 [20:55] Razor> ::rises and begins pacing the small bridge, much to the annoyance of Lt. Embry:: [20:55] Brooks, did the pilot get his sensor data back in time for us to learn anything? [20:55] X2> In something more than a passing fashion, I assume. [20:55] Some of it.. Analyzing now.. [20:55] F>::turns tword last location of tb3::+com+im going to investigate now ::punches throttle to full:: [20:55] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:55] ::shakes her head:: This is such a mess, coming over the STL comm channels... [20:56] Olmy> X2> He warned me that you would come. Told me that Alexandria would soon be reoccupied. Bid me to investigate myself. When I saw your Admiral for the first time, I knew why. [20:56] ::looks over at Prescot and frowns, his console lighting up again and beeping softly:: [20:56] ::shakes his head as he stands up, necessarily enthusiastic:: Nothing on sensors yet. ...Wait. [20:56] +com+ Wolf stay put dammit. I dont want to lose two fighters to something I dont know whats out there yet [20:56] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:56] =.\ction= The Coronado bridge stands still a moment... [20:56] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:56] =.\ction= Ship's condition is currently: Red Alert . [20:57] ::runs the captured stream through a series of error- correcting algorthyms:: [20:57] Olmy> X2> ::amused:: Or rather... when I saw him for the second time. [20:57] Colonel, pull your men back. [20:57] F>::turns back::+com+roger [20:57] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:57] ::hands still hovering over evasives, getting what she can from the navigation suites:: [20:57] What have you got there, Mr. Canterbury? [20:57] +com+ Prescot to Thunderbird Squadron pull back to close CAP formation, prpare for possible slipstream evasive manuevers at a moments notice. [20:57] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:57] X2> ::smirks for a moment, then frowns slightly again:: I do not suppose he was any more optimistic about the future of this thread than his successors. [20:58] ::mutters under her breath:: I swear, if I die before we get to have a real honeymoon, I am going to be VERY upset... [20:58] Olmy> X2> He never spoke of it, but I now recognize I was not ready for what he had to say. No, the news that you're giving me doesn't surprise me in the least. It tells me that my own journey has only yet begun. [20:58] F>::turns and brings fighter to 50 meters::+com+acknowledged [20:58] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:58] ::grumbles:: This is like groping blindly... I keep getting an intermittent contact. ::looks down:: And it's big. [20:59] ::finally is able to obtain a clear image from the signal:: Got something, sir... [20:59] Can you pin it down at all? Location? Bearing? Anything? [20:59] ::glances at Maiko curiously, wondering what she's muttering:: [20:59] ::has a extremly disturbing thought:: How big? Like Pfhor battleship big? [20:59] Put it on the main viewer... [20:59] Let's see it, Ms. Brooks. On screen. [20:59] ::turns:: [20:59] =Description= Brooks put the image up on the main holotank. Six Xur Carriers, arranged in a circle formation around something. There could be a formation there, or it may just be a sensor ghost. [20:59] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:59] X2> ::nods:: Based upon recent events, I would say were are standing at the lip of a very long and steep slope. ::pauses:: Why is it that you choose to share this with me. This, and other information, without the Advocate's approval or knowledge? [20:59] F>::tries to get a reading on where 3 was:: [21:00] Well... [21:00] Shit. [21:00] ::looks at the tank:: My guess is we lost the race... [21:00] Olmy> X2> Can you not guess? You and Tebrun have something in common, though I personally have not met you before. [21:00] ::cracks her knuckles:: Time to call in reinforcements, Captain? [21:01] ::takes in a deep breath:: I think we need to do more than that... [21:01] ::slams his fist against the console:: If we hadnt been called back this would have ended differantly. [21:01] Olmy> X2> The only surprise you bring me is that you are not with him, facing the danger that he faces. So, I admit to curiosity. Do you know of this thing? You have the look of one who does. [21:01] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [21:01] =.\ction= Ship's condition is currently: Red Alert . [21:02] Get more readings on that center object. We must know if that is another subspace disruptor vessel. [21:02] If we stay here, we're going to be picked up on a patrols sensors...or one of the Carriers themselves.... [21:03] ::nods:: Back us off, Commander. Nice and slowly. [21:03] Then get us the hell out of here. [21:03] F>::follows coronado:: [21:03] Helm, find us a rabbit hole...if there is one. [21:03] X2> I have....some knowledge of it. Memories that are never fully realized. Dreams that never solidify. ::pauses again:: Gregg's message to me was different than Tebrun's. His was that he was "The spear into the heart of the enemy". Mine is that "The passage is hard, but it is the only way through". [21:03] ::nods:: Aye sir... ::engages thrusters in reverse, angling to port to take advantage of what looks to be a slightly denser spot to turn around in:: Call it though... hide, or leave. [21:03] ::taps his console slowly, scrolling down through another report:: [21:03] ::orders his fighters to stay with the Coronado:: [21:04] X2> Tebrun has chosen to interpret his message that he is to close the tear. I....do not yet see how to interpret mine, but I do not see it as being to ride with him....for now. [21:04] Olmy> X2> ::nods thoughtfully:: We will speak of this again, I think. I bid you good evening, General. [21:04] hide. Can't leave now. We're too close to what we came here for... [21:04] X2> ::nods once, then again more forcefully:: And you, Olmy. Thank you for seeing me. [21:04] =.\ction= Olmy and Alicia vanish as one, almost as if they were never there to begin with. [21:04] =.\= =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= SIM PAUSE =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= =.\= [21:04] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [21:04] * CRXO_Tal snaps to attention. [21:04] ::attn:: [21:04] ::attn:: [21:04] ::Attn:: [21:04] ::attn:: [21:05] ::attn:: [21:05] ::attn:: [21:05] ::attn:: [21:05] ::attn:: [21:05] ::attn:: [21:05] ::Attn:: [21:05] ::attn:: [21:05] OK, nice work, everyone! :) Went a little over, so I'll delay some housekeeping chores I had to the beginning of next week's sim. [21:06] Commodore, want to give us the gist of your plans? Going to back off, leave the nebula, or what? [21:06] You seem to have found what you came for. [21:06] 'cept you need to explain what you found. ;-) [21:06] Ack! ::attn:: <> [21:06] back off for now. Stay put in a shadow, unless it gets way too hot [21:07] So, stay in the nebula? [21:07] ::nods:: Recon and then leave the nebula report in. [21:07] to report in. [21:08] * Scotty (~scotty@w229.wp.isp.ca) has left #uss-coronado [21:08] OK, then. Let's say five days to the next sim. Enough time to hold position outside the nebula and tell other ships as they peek out that the search is over. ;) [21:08] Any questions before we break for the week? [21:08] ::nods:: Sounds good [21:08] ::raises hand:: [21:08] Doctor? [21:09] Will your trip be taking place outside of normal sim? [21:09] That is, in logs? [21:09] Until "Lost Soul" starts, yes. [21:09] ::nods:: [21:10] Hopefully, it's fairly obvious by now what the tactical portion of Lost Soul will be about, but in case it's not: we've got one and only one Liberator. It has to reach the tear, and there are a very large number of fighters in the area. ;) [21:10] I've put the data from the last tactical sim up at http://www.jestertrek.com/temp/rylarace/ Feel free to remind yourself of the rules. [21:11] No Nightmare stats up there yet, but I'll make some. [21:11] Any last questions? [21:11] Yeah [21:11] ::raises:: [21:11] Captain Drexler? [21:11] Will the Xanadu folks be involved in that? [21:12] Gee, will Xanadu be drawn to an opening Tear? Let me think about that a bit. ;) [21:12] Would it be like Jester to throw an enormous 290 kilometer wrinkle that needs protecting into a straight forward sim? [21:12] Would he do that? [21:12] The tear is still fifty days or so away, though, right? [21:12] Commander Tal? [21:12] Can we string up Somansky by his balls for not getting us those extra support ships? [21:12] LOL! [21:13] That's all, I think. Commodore Daren, your crew. :) [21:13] uh [21:13] LCARS, we're done [21:13] * CoroLCARS =/\= CMCO_Daren has called: Company, at ease! =/\= [21:13] * CoroLCARS changes topic to '=/\= U.S.S. Coronado, NCC-97901... http://www.jestertrek.com/coro2400/ =/\= Sim's over for this week; time to relax! =-= Three-time winner of UCIP's Bergen Award for excellence in simming!' [21:13] * CoroLCARS sets mode: -m [21:13] * LTSI_Brooks is now known as kari [21:13] * LTTC_Canterbury is now known as Spuzzum [21:13] * CRXO_Tal is now known as Aggie [21:13] The tear is still fifty days or so away, though, right? [21:13] * LCHL_D`rall is now known as Farrell [21:13] E> later all [21:13] * CMCO_Daren is now known as Chris [21:13] * CPco_Bentall is now known as Alffred [21:13] * LCen_Skylooker (~Lewis_T_S@Toronto-HSE-ppp3775501.sympatico.ca) Quit (Quit: ) [21:13] * LJen_Gannsen is now known as Lefty [21:13] * Tebrun_LoraKor is now known as Jester [21:13] * cpcy_Prentiss is now known as Zachery [21:13] * MG_Ironside is now known as Fraser [21:13] That's what Savant's calculations say, all right. [21:13] OK. [21:14] So will Xanadu and the ships with her get Ryla-esque stats? [21:14] * CREN_Farley is now known as CCC [21:14] * CP_Drexler is now known as Brad [21:14] l8tr ::waves to everyone:: [21:14] * LCDR_Boswell is now known as Santiago [21:14] * L2FL_Wolf (~meZ@ip68-226-106-166.ph.ph.cox.net) Quit (Quit: ) [21:14] The ships with her, yes. Xanadu, no. If subverted Xur fighters get inside Xanadu in sufficient number, it will be assumed that the facility falls. ;) [21:15] So we won't be calculating the thousands of Sentinels destroyed by APUs and the Dock guns? ;-) [21:15] ::snickers:: [21:15] * CLBC_Prescot is now known as Prescot [21:15] heh [21:15] hee [21:15] "We have destroyed Xion five times and I assure you we have become quite proficient at it." [21:16] Or somesuch. ;) [21:16] One thing I've always wondered about that... why don't they have *old* tunnels leading into Xion? =P [21:16] Xanadu doesn't have external weapons? [21:16] Like, vertical tunnels from the surface. [21:16] I brought some this week. ;-) [21:16] Gotta get them installed though. [21:17] ::nods:: Xanadu's only external weapon is that projector she uses to stabilize anomalies. [21:17] The facility has never needed external weapons. [21:17] Even the internal ones were added to the design later. Ironside learned that more than a year ago. [21:17] Otherwise, the defences are all internal - the false matter shield at the entrance, and planetary phaser arrays and cannons lining the interior, pointed at the gap. [21:18] So, what's to stop someone from blowing the crap out of the rock? [21:18] Rossanomics. [21:18] There's a false matter shield ringing the interior as well. [21:18] we have omega particle generated energy at our disposal... that if anything should give us a phaser with enough power to destroy planets... why havent we built something like that yet ;) [21:18] It isn't that it needs external weapons, but any it does have means it can shoot bad guys nearby. [21:18] The fact that it's damned hard to hurt a 290 kilometer asteroid with a 10 kilometer thick "hull". [21:18] They did try, a few months back, to blast their way into the rock by way of the Fourth Chamber. [21:19] "It's best not to think about it." [21:19] Particularly when said asteroid can usually hop around the universe more or less at will. [21:19] that was the Pfhor and they tried [21:19] *decides to try and calculate that* [21:19] 290km roughly spherical? [21:19] Ovoid. [21:19] Potato-shaped. [21:19] 290 by 120, plus or minus. [21:19] ...spherical for my calculations then [21:19] ;) [21:19] We don't have good data on what Juno really looks like, so I guessed. ;) [21:19] We don't? [21:20] Nope. I found calculations on her size that varied by 15%. [21:20] hm [21:21] Juno might even be spherical, but I wanted a potato-shaped rock so until someone at NASA can prove differently, Juno is potato-shaped. [21:21] Oh, wait, there's an ovoid volume formula...290x120x? [21:21] what's the third dimension? [21:21] i want to say "we'll keep an eye out", but i'm not sure that's an adequately broad pun. [21:21] Time [21:21] 290 long by 120 in diameter. [21:21] ;-) [21:22] That's the fourth dimension, Fras [21:22] Now maybe a teenage Q might roll along and make a Xanadu potato gun. [21:22] Oh right. Duh.