[19:01] that'll learn you not to go to college simply for sex and alcohol. [19:01] * Spuzzum is now known as LTTC_Canterbury [19:01] how dare you use "learn" and "college" in the same sentence!! [19:01] 1 more minute. [19:01] ::draws a pentagram around Spuzzum:: [19:02] BTW, Chris, Grunts are decidedly non-Grunty at Heroic level. ;) [19:02] How many shots from a plasma rifle should I expect it to take to kill one? ;) [19:02] "Ja, das ist Grunty." [19:02] 3-4 [19:02] Ugh. I was afraid of that. [19:02] uh, 40 or thereabouts [19:02] Not many Jagged Alliance players around here, I see. [19:02] * Zunite has been "studying" for her finals (a.k.a. Harry Potter Qudditch World Cup on her x-box) [19:03] unless you charge it up for a full blast...I think, then less [19:03] * Chutak is now known as ObsChutak [19:03] Rifle, not pistol. [19:03] In any case, sim time. :) [19:03] * Jester is now known as RAGC_LoraKor [19:03] Commodore, whenever you're ready. [19:03] * kari is now known as LTSI_Brooks [19:03] * Prescot is now known as CLBC_Prescot [19:03] have fun [19:04] LCARS, let's get this thing moving. I have a DVDburner to install...! ;) [19:04] * CoroLCARS =/\= CMCO_Daren has called: ATTENTION ON DECK =/\= [19:04] While he types, #uss-coronado-ooc ;) [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] ::attn:: [19:04] ::attn:: [19:04] ::attn:: [19:04] ::attn:: [19:05] ::attn:: [19:05] ::attn:: [19:05] Evening, everyone. :) Tonight's gonna be... interesting. This is the sort of experimental sim that I'd normally run in November/December, but this is where it needs to be on the schedule, so this is where it is. ;) [19:05] If I had to guess, I'd say tonight's either going to be very very short, and pretty damn long. [19:05] Damn long! [19:06] I'm leaning toward the latter, but we'll see. ;) [19:06] Let's start with the briefing: [19:06] =Sim Briefing!= Please type "ack" after you've read it... [19:06] Stardate 240405.10: "Mass Resignation", Part 3, by Jester. [19:06] SUMMARY: Bloodless coup. [19:06] Coro has entered an unnamed nebula about 80 LY "northwest" of Reor'sa. Calculations have pinpointed the nebula as the site of another of the space/time anomalies: the "tears" that appear in M64. Tears have been coming more and more often, and we believe that they will soon reach a point of no return. [19:06] Once that happens, Xanadu will be unable to contain them as fast as new ones emerge. Once this begins, there will be no stopping it. Coronado has been sent into this nebula to determine exactly where the next tear will appear, and to look for a way to prevent the tears in the future. [19:06] Nexus "partials" that we encountered a few weeks ago told us that Xanadu herself causes the tears, and it may be necessary to destroy Xanadu to stop them. The Whitestone Admiralty has contacted Olmy Ap Sennon and have held a number of meetings with he and Suli Ram Kikura to discuss this theory. [19:06] Briefing complete. [19:06] ack [19:06] ack [19:06] ack [19:06] ack! [19:06] ack [19:07] ack [19:07] ack [19:07] ackety ack [19:07] ack [19:07] ack [19:08] While the others continue reading... ::grins:: Tonight's sim takes place later the same day of the previous sim, some unspecified number of hours later. Less than a lot of hours, more than a few. [19:08] Any questions? [19:08] * Farrell (Farrell@69-163-34-222.lndnnh.adelphia.net) has joined #USS- Coronado [19:08] * CoroLCARS sets mode: +v Farrell [19:08] ::raises:: [19:08] Commander Farley? [19:08] How are repairs going? [19:09] They're going, but Coro is still reasonably banged up. [19:09] ok [19:09] * Farrell is now known as LCHL_D`rall [19:09] Speaking of which, I have a question. Lieutenant Canterbury, you've spent the last few hours doing... what? Exactly? You have one minute to respond, starting now. [19:09] Any other questions? [19:10] I'd answer out-of-character-ly, but really, Canterbury would just be checking to make sure the weapons systems are properly calibrated this time around. Any practice he got would be mostly incidental. [19:10] o_O [19:11] ::grins:: Close enough. Calibrating was one of the words I was looking for. You should find weapons to be somewhat more accurate if you have to get into another firefight. Nice job. [19:11] No other questions? [19:11] Right. Sim time. :) [19:11] "If", he says. =P [19:11] =.\= =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= SIM RESUME =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= =.\= [19:11] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:12] E> Gannsen how are those repairs coming? [19:12] * CPS2_Bentall is now known as CPS2_Bentall_X4 [19:12] ::patiently waits outside the ready room:: [19:12] =.\ction= On Xanadu, the Whitestone staff are in their dress uniforms, about 45 minutes away from their fourth meeting with Suli Ram Kikura. [19:12] E> Coming along nicely sir [19:12] CIC> ::wanders into the CIC yawning:: So, did I miss anything important while I was napping? [19:12] X4 CIC> ::Savant hung politely off to the side of the CIC room in Xanadu, observing the fleet passively:: [19:12] Q>::takes a nice nap in her quarters:: [19:12] E> Very good to hear. How much longer for slipstream to be back up and running fully? [19:13] =.\ction= Coronado continues at impulse along a route of increased gas density, in the hopes of not being followed by the Xur... [19:13] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:13] X2>::trying to work on his new assignment, but stifled for lack of current information on the nebula:: [19:13] E> 45 minutes give or take a little bit [19:13] M> ::returns to her office after her lunch break:: [19:13] X4 CIC> ::enters the CIC, looking a little rumpled in his dress uniform and bearing a cup of tea:: Afternoon, everyone. [19:13] ::goes over the questions Ironside and some of the other staff had prepared in advance, wondering if they'd left out anything:: [19:14] E> Very, very good I'll report it to the Captain. Thank you. [19:14] ::analyses over the battle data trying to get a feel on how well his ECM worked if at all, looking for stuff that worked and bad stuff that didnt to cut the fat:: [19:14] E> +Taps+ Engineering to Daren [19:14] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:14] CIC> ::nods:: Afternoon Admiral. [19:14] +taps+ Daren here, Commander... [19:14] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:14] X4 CIC> Good afternoon, Sir. I'm quite looking forward to the meeting. [19:15] Phaser Control> ::nods to the engineer nearby:: All right, everything looks good. I'll run a test from the Bridge if you need me to. [19:15] ::grunts turning his attention to some of the dutys as being the acting XO... that unreliable Rihannsu having taken off again:: [19:15] E> +Taps+ 45 mins. til slipstream drive repair completion. [19:15] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:15] X4 CIC> As am I. Should be productive. I assume you've already arranged our transport into Alexandria? [19:15] <> [19:15] ::slides in behind the helm, not looking too thrilled:: [19:15] CIC> ::looks around:: We have another meeting scheduled? I must have missed the memo. [19:15] X4 CIC> Of course, Admiral. We're ready to go as soon as you give the word. [19:16] X4 CIC> ::looks Bentall up and down:: I should say you did. Dress uniforms are appropriate, Captain. I can't believe you forgot. [19:16] 8> ::steps out of phaser control into the corridor and walks toward the turbolift, glancing down at the PADD in his right hand while sipping a mug of coffee from the other:: [19:16] ::stares at the readout from her two remaining sensor buoys, still very dejected over the loss of the other 13:: [19:16] ::nods:: +taps+ Very good, Commander...I'd like to get out of this dense gas as quickly as possible, and on with the mission. [19:16] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:16] ::glances over at Maiko and makes a mental note to send her some flowers later, then turns to his console and starts working his magic on it:: [19:16] CIC> ::frowns:: I didn't forget sir. No one told me. I'll be right back. ::gets up and heads for his quarters to change:: [19:17] ::looks up and over at Bentall, but instead of commenting, he just returns his gaze back to the PADD:: How is your headache, admiral? [19:17] X4 CIC> ::gives Bentall's back an amused look as he retreats:: One little resurrection, and there goes protocol, out the window. [19:17] E> +Taps+ I hear you there sir. I'll give you a shout when were done. [19:17] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:17] X4 CIC> ::turns and gives Drexler a tired look, soon concealed:: The same, Captain. Thank you for asking. [19:17] ::mutters something about getting out period:: [19:17] CIC> ::doesn't hear the Admiral's comment which is probably a good thing:: [19:18] E> ::Pops open the last of the coil hatches and pulls the damaged coil out:: [19:18] X4 CIC> ::she grins politely at the banter and stays off to the side:: [19:18] Q> ::enters and quickly changes into his dress uniform, grumbling under his breath all the while:: [19:19] 8> ::enters TL, staring at the coffee mug for a moment distastefully:: (m) Okay, carob blend is right out. ::glances up:: Deck 9, Main Bridge. [19:19] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:19] ::lets out a sigh:: Let's keep this heading for now Commander D'rall...but plot us a new direction for once slipstream returns... [19:20] ::looks over the engineers progress:: Hopefully it should be soon.. [19:20] X2>::dons his flight gear and hops in a spectre, realizing he's cutting it dangerously close to his rendezvous time with the science vessels:: [19:20] E> ::gets the spare team going on some other needed repairs:: [19:20] CIC> ::wanders back into the CIC and sits down:: Sorry 'bout that sir. I'm read to go now. [19:20] ::nods reluctantly:: Anywhere in particular? ::hoping for "out":: [19:20] E> ::Looks at the coil and sees its just as damaged as the others; hmms to himself and lays it aside; looks back inside and installs the new coil:: [19:20] X4 CIC> ::Adjusts her collar:: I hope that they don't mind dealing with a hologram. [19:21] X4 CIC> They haven't up until now, Captain Savant. ::turns to Drexler:: Any word from Coronado? [19:21] X2>::initiates all startup procedures and gets his clearance to lift off from Alexandria space port:: [19:21] ::nods to Savant:: I'd like you to keep a close eye on those pictographic displays they wear during this meeting. [19:21] ::watches the light display on his console and sighs, shaking his head, then starts sending messages around, watching the lights turn off one by one:: [19:21] * L1SL_Somansky is now known as [L1SL_Somansky] [19:21] E>::works on aligning the new coil:: [19:22] X4 CIC> I always do. I've got recordings of them all. [19:22] E> ::goes and checks on the coil repairs [19:22] :: [19:22] 9> ::steps out into the corridor, giving an almost lazy glance right and left to make sure the hall is clear much later than it would have mattered, and turned toward the bridge, still reading the PADD but no longer sipping the coffee:: [19:22] X4 CIC> ::nods at Bentall:: Thank you, Captain. [19:22] X4 CIC> Speaking of keeping a lose eye on things, we've got something of a patchwork science mission at the nebula right now. they're prepared for a sweep. [19:22] =.\ction= On the holotank, the image of the deep blue swirling gas ahead lights up for a second...and then is gone. Seconds later, the entire ship is rattled. [19:22] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:22] <[L1SL_Somansky]> X2>::takes his Spectre out towards the entrance to the first chamber:: [19:23] ::grabs at the helm console to stay upright:: [19:23] ::holds onto his console:: What the hell was that? [19:23] E>::looks up as he says the CEO and goes back to repairing his coil:: [19:23] Q>::rolls over in her bed and mutters something in her sleep:: [19:23] <> [19:23] ::turns:: Brooks, care to answer that one? [19:23] E> ::feells the ship rock:: What now! [19:23] Damned if I know, but if it's like everything else in this >bleep E> ::clutches the coil pannel:: If it aint one things its another boss [19:24] M> ::walks back out of her office:: What was that? [19:24] ::shrugs, and glances down at the minimal information available to her:: It, uh.. it was an explosion, sir. [19:24] E> Last coil? [19:24] CIC> ::quickly puts together the daily intelligence report for the Admiral:: [19:24] 9> Gah! ::glances down at the puddle of coffee on the floor and the minor amount of coffee on his pant leg, pausing for a moment helplessly before groaning and walking toward the bridge:: +tap+ Cleanup in main hallway, deck 9. [19:24] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:24] ::shakes his head:: Nothing yet, sir. They could be very deep within the nebula, however, and unable to transmit. I'm worried, but not ready to send someone in after them. ::glances at a report on the table:: Everyone else in this region, though, seems very chatty today. [19:24] X4 CIC> ::Savnat nods at Drexler:: It's almost all civillain traffic. not much encryption either. [19:25] ::looks over at Brooks:: can we assertain what caused the explosion [19:25] CIC> ::catches something in the report and frowns:: Uh...Admiral, I think you need to hear this. [19:25] ::walks into the bridge, heading over to the replicator and recycling the mug as he makes himself a towel, and walks -- somewhat quickly -- to the tactical station:: [19:26] X4 CIC> ::leans against one of the holographic tanks, tapping at it idly, and turns to Bentall:: What have you got for me, Captain? [19:26] X4 CIC> Not starfleet codes, anyways. [19:26] ::lets out a deep sigh:: I was never one for scuba diving blind. ::looks out over the holoimage once again:: [19:26] ::flags a few messages, puts them in order, and works away some more, filing the routine reports and making notes where necessary:: [19:26] E> Yes sir Almost done [19:26] ::shakes her head slowly:: Not all the much we can do, unless we get closer... [19:26] X4 CIC> ::glances between Savant and Drexler:: Chatty? Is that a technical term? [19:26] ::mutters as she brings the ship back onto its original course, keeping a wary eye out:: [19:26] <[L1SL_Somansky]> TB>::takes his specture out of Xanadu into open space, and engages his FTL after plotting a course towards the science team and the nebula:: [19:27] CIC> Going through the dailies and came across this. It's an order for all Reor'san flagged patrol ships, including Churchill to recall to Reor. I can't find any explanation as to why though. [19:27] ::suddenly looks unsure of himself, glancing at Savant:: Did I misuse the word? [19:27] ::looks over at the Captain:: Sir. The spectre that I dispatched should be reaching the outside right now to inform the rest of our Squadron of our situation [19:27] =.\ction= Suddenly, it happens again. The flash this time shows up on Spectre 3's screen, to the aft of Coronado. It is followed by the very same shockwave. [19:27] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:27] E> I want a double check on all the coils before we go online. I don't want something else happening. [19:27] ::grimaces:: That felt closer. [19:27] ::glances around as he takes over the tactical station, tossing the towel haphazardly to the side:: Fill me in? Anyone know what that was-- ::suddenly feels the ship lurch:: [19:27] ::finds herself hanging onto her console:: [19:27] E> Damn. ::holds on. [19:27] CIC> ::forwards the report to the Admiral's console:: [19:28] X4 CIC> ::frowns:: All of them? The packets too? Or just military craft? [19:28] Spectre 3 reports the exact same flash sir before the shockwave [19:28] X4 CIC> Not really a technical term, but it's functional [19:28] E> Aye sir ::looks to a warrant officer and a petty officer:: Run a second check on the coils ::steadies himself:: Wonder whats going on now [19:28] Q>::wakes up after being almost tossed from bed, and begins cursing as she changes and brushes her hair:: [19:28] ::blinks, then shakes his head and returns his attention to the recall order:: [19:28] X4 CIC> ::gives Drexler and Savant an amused glance as he looks at the report for himself:: [19:28] ::suddenly calls out:: Sonofa... depth charges. [19:28] CIC> As far as I can tell it's all of them sir. [19:28] E> I don't know but we get this done maybe we can leave! [19:29] ::falls into the wall, not expecting that, then looks up sharply at Cantebury's words:: Ohoh [19:29] I doubt its the same thing... But I believe the Lieuentants anaology is correct. They are looking to drive us out or deeper in [19:29] Q>::finishes dressing and heads for the bridge to see what's up:: [19:29] X4 CIC> ::with a bit of uncertainty:: Well, Reunion Day is coming up... [19:29] ::looks over her shoulder at the captain:: Do we stay on course or not? [19:29] ::looks to Brooks:: Anything interesting about the shockwaves themselves? [19:29] X4 CIC> Still.. their entire fleet? [19:29] CIC> ::shakes his head:: I can't see them recalling all of their ships for that sir. [19:29] M> Any reports of injuries? [19:30] Hold steady course for now, increase speed to 3/4 impulse however. [19:30] X4 CIC> Admiral Theron must have something up... his or his adjutants' names are tagged onto the orders. [19:30] M> Yeah, that's what I figured. They're pretty slight. [19:30] E>:: finishes adjusting the last coil before running a second scan on it:: Everything here shows green Warrant Officer; Petty Officer report [19:30] ::checks the status of stations around Reor'sa:: Nothing catastrophic seems to be happening there. [19:30] ::inwardly sighs:: Aye sir, holding course steady on 000 mark 0, increasing to three-quarters impulse ::makes it so:: [19:30] CIC> Possible but you'd think they would have at least informed us why. [19:30] <> [19:30] Warrant Officer> Green here sir [19:30] X4> <> [19:30] They could be Xur weapons... the signatures from what I can tell seem to be close enough to match... [19:31] E> All go Gannsen? [19:31] X4 CIC> ::frowns:: Surprise of some kind? But you're right, it doesn't make a huge amount of sense. What's Reor's total fleet capacity these days? Three dozen Defiants plus Churchill plus... how many Furious class ships? 8 or 10? [19:31] Petty Officer report [19:32] X4 CIC> At least a dozen of which are supposed to remain at Penthia at all times. They didn't leave the ship yards unguarded, did they? [19:32] Either the Xur are fighting themselves in the distance, or this is some kind of scare tactic...they know we're out here somewhere from our last encounter. [19:32] CIC> About that at last count sir. Though I'm sure more are in the line. [19:32] ::nods at Brooks:: is it having any effect on the gas around us? are they dissapating it anymore than usual? [19:32] Petty Officer> All go sir [19:32] X4> Bring Penthia's status on-table. [19:32] ::turns to Farley:: We are a go sir [19:32] E> YES! +taps+ Farley to Daren [19:32] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:32] CIC> ::checks on the ship yard:: Even they have been recalled by the looks of things. Now that really makes no sense. [19:32] +taps+ Daren here... [19:32] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:32] X4 CIC> ::Savant frowns slightly, most of her brain swimming out in space ont he hunt for cluse as to why Reorsa was moving her entire fleet:: [19:33] E> +taps+ Slipstream is a go! [19:33] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:33] X4 CIC> Captain Drexler, get me Admiral Aldur. I'd like to speak with him. [19:33] +taps+ Understood, standby. [19:33] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:33] CIC> Are they preparing for a battle with someone we don't know ab... ::stops:: Or are they going to attack us? [19:33] <[L1SL_Somansky]> TB>::reaches the rendezvous point with the science team:: [19:33] Heh, they're doing a damn good job of dissapating the gas in the area of the explosion... but no, everything seems to be remaining relatively stable, as long as we don't get a direct hit [19:34] ::nods:: Everybody out; now [19:34] X4 CIC> No, no. I doubt it. They wouldn't recall their ships for an attack. [19:34] E> Very good work LJ Gannesen' [19:34] X4> ::leans forward, thinking:: Savant... have you been prevented access to any Reorsan transmissions or files in the last two weeks? [19:34] E> Thank you sir [19:34] ::sighs in relief at the comm:: NOW can we get out of here? [19:34] X4 CIC> I wonder if there's been a subversion? [19:34] X4 CIC> I haven't been prevented from anything.. any more than usual anyways. [19:34] CIC> Yeah, you're right. Just getting paranoid in my old age I suppose. ::completes the report:: [19:34] X4> ::nods, and turns aside to a crewman, who then runs over to the wall console and gets busy:: [19:34] E> Spread the good word around. [19:35] Just a moment Lieutenant... [19:35] ;:walks on the bridge and leans against a wall in the back, just watching:: [19:35] X4> Comm Officer> ::looking a little perturbed, he looks to Drexler:: I'm on hold, Captain. [19:35] ::exhales:: Good news... ::nods at Brooks:: Thank you ma`am... ::looks over at Zunite:: Is there something wrong? [19:36] ::glances at his console as it beeps, then starts reading over the message, holding onto his console with one hand just in case the ship rocks again:: [19:36] ::fights the urge to lash out:: [19:36] E> WIll do sir ::heads out of the chamber back to his station:: [19:36] ::looks at a readout on the shockwave:: This could mean we've entered an interesting part of the nebula. We are here to study. [19:36] :;yawns and looks at Prescot:: is there something wrong? I was taking a nice nap till someone decided to blow some bombs up by us a few times... [19:37] X4> Comm Officer> ::conducts a conversation on the side with someone over the ansible, then turns and frowns:: [19:37] X4> ::stands and goes over to the comm console:: [19:37] CIC> ::glances at the comm officer:: [19:37] X4 CIC> ::starts to pace a bit, rubbing his temples and glancing at the console chronometer on each pass:: 20 minutes to the meeting. [19:38] :under her breath: Study. Right. And play "hide and go seek" with the Xur. [19:38] X4> ::converses with the person on the ansible, then frowns himself and glances worriedly over at Kor:: [19:38] =.\ction= The swirling blue gas to the port begins to show an eerie green glow... [19:38] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:38] ::glances at the aft display again, peering at the graphical representation closely while the tactical computer struggles to do shape recognisation at slower-than-light computing speeds:: Nothing showing up. ...But they're out there somewhere. [19:38] X4 CIC> I wonder what they're hiding? [19:38] X4> ::nods to the comm officer:: Keep looking for Wallace. [19:38] X4> ::comes back to the table:: [19:39] X4 CIC> ::frowns:: I didn't ask for-- ::sees Drexler's look as he approaches:: [19:39] ::makes a face:: Is that...green? [19:39] ::seeing the glow on the flat vid:: Captain, evasives? [19:39] ::watches the main screen:: that can't be good [19:39] CIC> ::frowns at the mention of Wallace and mutters something under his breath:: [19:39] X4 CIC> Admiral, I'll keep an eye on this should it continue on into the meeting... which I woudl guess is going to happen. [19:39] X4> I talked to a lieutenant. Aldur was escorted by four Reorsan security personnel from his office, about a half hour ago. [19:40] <> [19:40] =.\ction= The automatic alert warning sounds as Coronado's alert status changes to yellow . [19:40] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:40] =.\ction= Right on schedule, an Arrow slipstream packet drops out of slipstream near Somansky's position. [19:40] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:40] E> ::sees the red alert:: Move it people! [19:40] CIC> ::glances at the Admiral:: You sure they don't plan on attacking us sir? [19:40] X4> He said Wallace was unreachable as well. I'm checking for Admiral marshall. [19:40] ::looks up at the main viewer, then looks down and switches the tactical viewer to look toward the port:: [19:41] X4 CIC> ::blinks:: [19:41] ::frowns, staring into a primative spectrometer:: Hmm, if I had to guess, I'd say that's some kind of scanning beam... [19:41] X4 CIC> ::stares blankly for a few moments:: They're taking over our command structure? [19:41] X4 CIC> Escorted? As in, taken prisoner? [19:41] <[L1SL_Somansky]> TB>::catches the packet on his radar:: +com+ This is Lieutenant Somansky to General Ironside. [19:41] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:41] ::looks over at the yellow alert:: [19:41] X4 CIC> I imagine so. [19:41] X4 CIC> Alexandria> Ironside> +com+ Go, Lieutenant. [19:41] * ObsChutak (~pdohm123@adsl-210-97-62.clt.bellsouth.net) has left #uss- coronado [19:41] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:41] scan? Helm, change course to starboard, full impulse! [19:42] X4> ::leans forward on the table,s till standing:: He wasn't restrained. They went into his office, and then they left together. They didn't say anything. [19:42] ::hauls hard to starboard and revs the impulse engines up to full:: [19:42] E> Sorry people jumped the gun there I ment yellow [19:42] E> ::Looks up:: [19:42] CIC> This doesn't sound right. I've got a bad feeling about this. [19:42] X4 CIC> Admiral, I'm getting quite the runaround by Reorsa. with your permission, I can try to get access to their security sensors and see what's going on for myself. [19:43] <[L1SL_Somansky]> TB>+com+ I've got an Arrow slipstream packet near my position, shall I investigate further? [19:43] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:43] E> +taps+ Bridge we are yellow ready [19:43] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:43] ::continues to look over the properties of the beam, very curious about how someone might have gotten sensors to work in here:: [19:43] CIC> I'd recommend against that sir. [19:43] We don't know what's going on and tampering like that could get us in more trouble than it's worth. [19:44] ::scratches his chin and starts to compose an answer to the latest message:: [19:44] X4 CIC> I don't want to aggrivate the situation.. but we don't know what's going on here, and it's very dangerous to let things continue blindly. [19:44] * Scottylite (~scotty@w229.wp.isp.ca) has joined #USS-Coronado [19:44] X4> ::looks between Bentall and Savant:: I think we need to have a look, Admiral. [19:44] * Scotty (~scotty@w229.wp.isp.ca) has left #uss-coronado [19:44] X4> <<::then turns to Tebrun::>> [19:44] ::gives her course a little bit of variety as to try to keep anyone from just following them on a straight one:: [19:45] =.\ction= Ship's condition is currently: Yellow Alert . [19:45] When the Xur follow someone, they really follow you. [19:45] X4 CIC> ::frowns, then nods once:: Do it, Captain Savant. [19:45] ::breathes in:: Damned Xur... why don't they just quit playing games? [19:45] X4 CIC> I'll do my best to keep them from spotting my intrusion, Sir. [19:45] * Scottylite (~scotty@w229.wp.isp.ca) has left #USS-Coronado [19:45] Is that green glow to the portside there natural? ::motions at the port side and wonders whats going on:: [19:45] CIC> ::nods:: Glad you said that Savant. ::smiles weakly:: [19:45] ::mind in a jumble, thinking of a lot at the moment:: [19:46] X4> Locations of key personnel would be useful. Aldur, his COS... [19:46] C4 CIC> ::She smiled at Bentall winningly:: I've always believed that discretion is a virtue. [19:46] X4 CIC> Alexandria> Ironside> +com+ Acknowledged, Lieutenant. Gather your flight and assume escort. The packet will provide a slipstream conduit to U.S.S. Coronado's position. She's in your care until Captain Daren takes her off your hands. Acknowledge. [19:46] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:46] ::nods:: If I were an anomlay...would I pick here to make an appearance. Lieutenant Brooks, can you shed any light on that possibility? [19:47] CIC> ::sits back with a thoughtful look on his face:: [19:47] X4 CIC> ::Savant's scattered registered gathered their attention towards Reorsa, burrowing into the civillain network and dispersing there, carefully prowling and probing around the secure areas for clues:: [19:47] <[L1SL_Somansky]> TB>+com+ Aye sir. [19:47] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:47] ::taps some buttons and finds some info in the computer to add to it, inserts it, and then signs the messages and sends it on:: [19:47] Hmm? Ohh, yes, I'd say that's very likely, assuming you where an anomaly, sir. [19:48] <<*were>> [19:48] C4 CIC> ::In the CIC, she was looking up at the ceiling, in a similar gesture that people make when talking on their communicators:: Interesting. [19:48] ::comes about to port slightly, feeling somewhat obligated to remain near the glow for the sake of the science department:: [19:49] X4 CIC> ::nods slowly, continuing to pace:: I hate to do this, but we'd better tell Olmy and Suli Ram Kikura that we're going to be delayed somewhat. [19:49] X4 CIC> Captain Drexler, contact General Ironside at the meeting location and let him know to take care of it. [19:49] ::hmms:: We already know the Xur fighters were conducting some form of survey here...then they found us and attacked. They forced us to this spot in the nebula, and... ::pauses looking at the map in front of him:: [19:49] X4 CIC> I can't find any of our diplomats, ambassadors, military staff... no one at all. [19:49] X4> ::nods, and turns to do so:: [19:49] CIC> ::nods:: A safe course of action sir. [19:49] X4 CIC> Tell him to stall. This could still be nothing. [19:50] =.\ction= Ship's condition is currently: Yellow Alert . [19:50] ::blinks as the tune 'Blue Velvet' pops into his head suddenly, triggered by something he read:: [19:50] X4 CIC> They're apparently using a site to site transport to send them somewhere. I'm trying to trace where, but not on planet, I think. [19:50] * Fraser (Fraser@Kitchener-HSE-ppp3577598.sympatico.ca) has joined #uss- coronado [19:50] X4 CIC> Site to site transport? Are you serious? [19:50] X4 CIC> ::she nods:: Strange, isn't it? [19:50] X4 CIC> Indeed. Reorsans never use site-to-site transport. Not only is it energy-wasteful, I've never seen a Reorsan in that big of a hurry. [19:50] X4> ::comes back to the table:: He acknowledges. Still no word from Marshall or any of the other group commanders. [19:50] * CoroLCARS sets mode: +o Fraser [19:51] <[L1SL_Somansky]> TB>+com+ Alpha one to 77877 [19:51] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:51] ::leans back in his seat for a moment, looking up at the ceiling in a silent prayer, then returns forward:: [19:51] X4 CIC> I can't find any aliens on planet, either. Maybe they've gone xenophobic [19:51] X4> I recommend fleet yellow alert. [19:52] * Lefty (~professor@mx0705.pubip.gamewood.net) has joined #USS-Coronado [19:52] * CoroLCARS sets mode: +v Lefty [19:52] X4> ::watches the patrols enter Reor'san space one by one on the monitor:: [19:52] =.\ction= The nebula glows from an explosion some distance in front of Coronado. [19:52] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:52] * LJen_Gannsen (~professor@mx1543.pubip.gamewood.net) Quit (Ping timeout) [19:52] They seem to think we are farther down the line perhaps? ::motions at the explosion:: [19:52] X4 CIC> What would make the Reorsans do this? [19:52] X4 CIC> I can't order fleet yellow alert, but I can certainly order it for the group. Make it so. [19:52] X4 CIC> Captain Savant, what's the closest vessel we have to Reor'sa? [19:53] X4> That's what I meant. ::initiates the command:: [19:53] <[L1SL_Somansky]> 77877>+com+ Go Alpha One. [19:53] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:53] =.\ction= About 30 seconds later, the shockwave passes through the ship. Shaking just about everything... [19:53] ::holds on for dear life - again, as she just as quickly re-corrects their course:: [19:53] ::grabs hold of whatever is closest to her to keep from falling down:: [19:53] ::holds onto his seat:: [19:54] CIC> Admiral I concur with Captain Drexler. I think we need to bring the fleet to yellow alert. [19:54] X4 CIC> We've got a Defiant class destroyer group within the sector. ::Savant gestures and calls up a regional space map, dispalying Reorsa and the DDE group in highlighted icons:: [19:54] * Fraser is now known as MGMC_Ironside_X2 [19:54] ::nods:: Pretty soon they may use the explosions and whatever that green emission was, to pin-point our location. [19:54] X4 CIC> I don't have the authority to do that, Captain Bentall. By Starfleet protocol, I'd need a second command Admiral to relieve Vice Admiral Aldur under these circumstances. [19:54] ::grabs his console tightly and frowns:: ((Makes it hard to work when you get tossed around like a feather in a wind.)) [19:54] X4 CIC> Can you find me such a command Admiral? [19:54] what if they're trying to create the tear? [19:55] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:55] =.\ction= Ship's condition is currently: Yellow Alert . [19:55] E> ::holds on:: [19:55] X4> ::looks over at Tebrun:: I'm thinking about trying to contact Captain Ma'aru. [19:55] ::looks to Prescot:: Assuming your Spectre Pilot made it out of the nebula alive, how soon can we expect our escort squadron to arrive? [19:55] ::tugs his uniform coat down as he emerges from one of the control buildings near the space-port and heads towards the landing pad:: [19:55] X4 CIC> ::snaps his fingers:: She's on a Reorsan ship! Good thinking. Do it. [19:55] <[L1SL_Somansky]> TB>+com+ I've got an Arrow packet here in front of me that just dropped out of slipstream about 5 minutes. We've been ordered to give it escort until it reaches Coronado. [19:55] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:55] X4> ::nods, and initiates the transmission, waiting for a reply:: [19:56] Here sir? Im not sure. We left our last known location that the Spectre pilot knew of. But they should be here in 45 minutes to an hour sir. [19:56] <[L1SL_Somansky]> 77877>+com+ Aye Alpha One, relocating to your position. [19:56] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:56] CIC> ::frowns but doesn't reply:: [19:57] X4> ::turns and regards the admiral again:: [19:57] =.\ction= While he's talking with Ma'Aru, the communications technician near Drexler looks up. The technician's console is flashing red. [19:57] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:57] M> ::aids in the first injury, a repair crewman who fell off a jeffries tube ladder:: [19:58] X2> ::looks towards the shuttle sitting on the pad and glances around, waiting for Kikura and Olmy to arrive while attempting to come up with an idea to stall them:: [19:58] ::nods:: The pilot knew we were under heavy attack and were looking for a place to retreat. If they're smart, they'll notice this is the obvious place. [19:59] ::nods:: He'll find us. Im just hoping that the Xur do not find the fleet before they find us [19:59] This is why I am reluctant to go to slipstream, Lieutnant. ::looks toward Maiko:: Our ships are coming to join up with us. [19:59] X4> Cerberus was ordered home, no reason given. She asked for me to tell her what was happening. ::watches the admiral and his reaction:: [19:59] X4 CIC> Well, the communication lanes are clearing up... oh, and here's a priority one, from Reorsa [19:59] X4 CIC> Maybe now they'll tell us what's going on. Shall I put it on the holotank? [19:59] X4 CIC> ::shakes his head:: I wouldn't knwo what to tell her. ::looks at the tech behind Drexler:: Let's see who's calling. ::nods at Savant:: [19:59] Perhaps they should have been with us from the start, but it wasn't known the Xur had any presence here...let alone such a strong one. [20:00] Could have just as easily headed along the same heading it would enter on and intercepted it. [20:00] =.\ction= Ship's condition is currently: Yellow Alert . [20:00] X4 CIC> ::Savant gestured to the main holotank, routing the communication to it:: [20:00] <[L1SL_Somansky]> TB>::pulls up in escort position with the packet:: [20:00] X4 CIC> Captain Bentall, recall General Ironside to the CIC. Ask him to give Olmy and Suli our regrets and tell them that we're dealing with an emergency. We do want to meet with them, and we'll contact them soonest to arrange a time. [20:00] ::flexes his wrist, noticing it feels a little sore, but not enough to worry about, and starts tapping away at his console again, keeping one hand ready to catch himself just in case:: [20:00] CIC> ::nods:: Aye Admiral. +taps+ Ironside from CIC [20:00] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:00] +taps+ Ironside, go. [20:00] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:01] =.\ction= Both holotanks in Xanadu's CIC activate, and President Jason Rommetty of Reor and the Meyer and Artemis colonies steps into view. He looks... not grim, but serious. [20:01] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:01] CIC> +taps+ General please pass along the Admiral's regrets and inform them we are dealing with an emergency and then recall to the CIC. [20:01] ::wears a grim and neutral expression, remaining unusually silent:: [20:01] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:01] That would mean possibly leaving this band of increased gas density. I can't risk that. ::turns to Canterbury:: How are our shields holding out? [20:01] X4 CIC> ::Savant clasped her hands behind her back, the image of military decorum in the face of the presidents' announcement, which she was assuming that she would not like:: [20:02] We're risking a lot just staying here... ::trails off as she adjusts course again:: [20:02] Rommetty> Rear Admiral Lora Kor, would you transmit your image holographically to me? I also need to speak to your senior officers, and to General Ironside, if he is available. [20:02] ::double-checks:: Holding at their diminished capacity... the shockwaves shook us up but had no real adverse effects. [20:02] ::arches an eyebrow, wondering if he can't leave the command centre for two minutes without an emergency happening:: +taps+ ...very well. [20:02] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:02] X4 CIC> ::frowns and nods to Savant:: Set it up, Captain. [20:02] X4 CIC> ::Savant glanced at the admiral to make sure his permission was given before setting up the correct protocol:: [20:02] CIC> The General is on his way back Admiral. [20:02] ::nods:: That's good to know. [20:02] X4> ::walks back to the holotable slowly, straightening the dress uniform:: [20:03] ::shakes his head slightly:: Not really. If those explosions get closer, it's not the same story. [20:03] E>::sits silently behind his consol making notes of the readings:: [20:03] =.\ction= As Lora Kor does so, other figures become visible standing near Rommetty: Admiral Theron, an Apori, a Kioth, a Ji'sa, the Camelynian King Henry, several others. Separate but also visible in other parts of the tank are Vice Admiral Brian Aldur and Rear Admirals Dev Wallace and Todd Marshall -- apparently, they're all in different locations. [20:03] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:04] X4 CIC> ::Murmurs:: Auspicious company, I'm flattered. [20:04] ::turns as Olmy and Kikura approach from one of the nearby buildings and moves to intercept them, nodding as he approaches:: Olmy, Advocate, I regret that I must pass along our condolences, but we will be unable to meet with you as designated. We are dealing with an emergency at this time. ::pauses:: Perhaps you would like to visit the Great Library? Explore Alexandria? [20:04] Based on our previous conversations, this facility must be somewhat mythical to you, is it not? [20:05] =.\ction= Ship's condition is currently: Yellow Alert . [20:05] CIC> ::looks at all those present in the tank and frowns wondering what's going on:: [20:05] Rommetty> Vice Admiral Brian Aldur, standing with me are representatives of nearly ever major known sentient race that makes their home in nearby space in the M64 galaxy. We represent 94% of known sentients, in fact. I also speak for sentients in the Penthia and Mirtai systems, as well as for those in our trust in Micropolis. We are the supreme civilian authorities in this galaxy. [20:06] * Lefty is now known as LJen_Gannsen [20:07] Rommetty> You are operating a military force without due consent of civilian authority. The governments that we represent have agreed to ally, one with the other, to form a new alliance in this part of the universe. We speak with one voice. [20:07] CIC> ::blinks at that and looks at LoraKor:: [20:07] ::reads over another report and then reads it again, wondering if the person who wrote it was drunk at the time as it doesn't seem to make any sense at all:: [20:07] X4 CIC> ::raises his eyebrows and watches Aldur's reaction:: [20:07]