[19:04] OK, I think we'll get going. If anyone sees Marcy, tell him I'm hot for his blood. [19:05] ::nods:: Just uploaded the list incomplete before I went to bed last night. [19:05] lol [19:05] I'll finish it tonight or tomorrow. [19:05] okie [19:05] * Jester is now known as RAGC_LoraKor [19:05] Captain, whenever you're ready. [19:05] LCARS, let's do the thing... [19:05] * CoroLCARS =/\= CPCO_Daren has called: ATTENTION ON DECK =/\= [19:05] * CoroLCARS changes topic to '=/\= U.S.S. Coronado, NCC-97901... http://www.jestertrek.com/coro2400/ =/\= Sim in progress! =-= Coronado sims at 9:00pm ET Mondays, with an after-sim most weeks immediately following!' [19:05] * CoroLCARS sets mode: +m [19:05] * CRXO_Tal snaps to attention. [19:05] ::attn:: [19:05] ::attn:: [19:05] ::attn:: [19:05] ::attn:: [19:05] ::attn:: [19:05] ::attn:: [19:05] ::attn:: [19:05] ::attn:: [19:05] ::attn:: [19:05] ::attn:: [19:05] ::attn:: [19:05] ::attn:: [19:05] ::attn:: [19:05] ::attn:: [19:05] ::attn:: [19:06] Welcome, everyone! :) Tonight's episode, as I mentioned last week, was written by our very own Aggie. [19:06] No doubt it involves Commander Tal taking Colonel Prescot's head as a trophy. ;) [19:06] Let's find out together, shall we? Here's the briefing: [19:06] =Sim Briefing!= Please type "ack" after you've read it... [19:06] Stardate 240401.12: "Renegotiator", Part 1, by Jester. [19:06] SUMMARY: Oh no, not again. [19:06] Coronado is currently some 100 light-years "northeast" of Reorsan space. We originally travelled here to investigate a S'pht claim that there is an active Pfhor stronghold in this area of space. However, in the process of investigating this possible stronghold, we've apparently become enmeshed in a time loop. [19:06] We began investigating a spatial anomaly near one of the Pfhor controlled systems that matches the energy signature of a similar anomaly in J043 -- that anomaly was also associated with a time loop. During the investigation, a small ship emerged from the anomaly. Acting on impulse, Captain Daren ordered Coronado to pursue the ship. [19:06] It and Coro travelled at slipstream to a system even further "northeast" where Coro was apparently mistaken for a ship loyal to "Thosis," whomever that is. This annoyed the pilot of the small ship sufficiently, though, that he apparently used the anomaly to loop himself and Coronado back to before Coro encountered the ship... [19:07] Briefing complete. [19:07] * CRXO_Tal acknowledges with a crisp salute. [19:07] ack [19:07] ack [19:07] ack [19:07] ack [19:07] ack [19:07] ackety ack! [19:07] ack [19:07] ack [19:07] ack [19:07] ack [19:07] aCk [19:07] (by Aggie, not by Jester.) ;) [19:07] ack [19:07] ack [19:07] ack [19:07] (pay no attention to the simmer behind the curtain!) [19:07] ack [19:08] * CRen_Tlaloco (~tlaloco@bgp595154bgs.bayber01.nj.comcast.net) has joined #uss-coronado [19:08] As I mentioned last week, I'll be running the show tonight. Next week, Aggie takes over. [19:08] * CoroLCARS sets mode: +v CRen_Tlaloco [19:08] God help us. ;) [19:08] Any questions before we get rolling? [19:09] Not a one, eh? Alrighty, as Chris would say, let's do this thing, then. ;) [19:09] ::Raises:: [19:09] I [19:09] Or not. ;) Lieutenant? [19:09] I'm assuming we have full knowledge of last loop? :) [19:09] =.\ction= An echo is heard: "Lieutenant Commander?" [19:10] Yes, that's right. [19:10] Anyone else? [19:10] Right. [19:10] =.\= =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= SIM START =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= =.\= [19:10] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:10] ::Blinks and sits heavily in her seat:: Urk - [19:11] ::covers her mouth with her hand:: [19:11] ::raises an eyebrow and finds himself walking betweent he CIC and the bridge again:: [19:11] Oh no... not again. ::sighs:: [19:11] =.\ction= Sensors only have it in range for a few seconds. [19:11] CIC>::Savant was still seated in the CIC quite comfortable, while the remainder of her consciousness was spread across the fleet there was a special focus of attention to the events surrounding Coronado:: [19:11] ::blinks:: What was that? [19:11] ::gulps:: Tractor beam... [19:11] ::standing in sickbay, in front of a console, frowning:: [19:11] =.\ction= The thing is drastically -- almost ridiculously -- swept winged, with two enormous engines behind what looks like a crew cabin up front. Then it is gone. [19:11] ::hears Tal:: Belay that... [19:11] M> ::glances around:: ...? [19:11] ::shakes his head at her:: [19:11] SB>::already in shuttle bay safely:: [19:12] CIC> ::Glances at Ironside:: Bet that we're going to go after it again. [19:12] Brooks, long range scan... [19:12] What in the ::grunts:: What are we doing.. [19:12] ::nods once sharply before leaning over the side of her chair and losing her lunch:: [19:12] ::nods absently, already scanning the ship:: [19:12] CIC> ::frowns rather sharply:: We had better not. [19:12] M> ::looks at Kennedy and manages a smile:: [19:12] ::holds off on laying in a pursuit course and instead works on some courses OUT of the area:: [19:12] Q> ::goes back to attempting -- and failing -- to meditate:: [19:12] CIC> ::opens his eyes and takes a deep breath:: [19:12] M> ::looks at Dyson:: Commander... I just had the strangest feeling. [19:13] M> Ma'am? [19:13] CIC> ::She grinned while Ironside frowned:: Curiouser and curiouser... [19:13] M> ::shakes her head:: Never mind. I'll be in my office. [19:13] ::leans over her armrest, gasping, drooling bits of vomit clinging to her lips and chin:: Sickbay... [19:13] Follow it for as long as you can... [19:13] * LewisSharp (~Lewis_T_S@Toronto-HSE-ppp3775008.sympatico.ca) has joined #USS-Coronado [19:13] * CoroLCARS sets mode: +v LewisSharp [19:14] E> ::adjusts the power outputs to make tihngs correct:: [19:14] M> ::frowned:: I....I see. ::gulps and runs into the bathroom:: [19:14] * LewisSharp is now known as LCen_Skylooker [19:14] SB>::pops the canopy::+taps+ Colonel Prescot, Alpha has landed safely. [19:14] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:14] ::leans back, departure options set:: [19:14] M> +taps+ Sickbay here. [19:14] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:14] CIC> ... +taps+ Admiral Kor, from Drexler. [19:14] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:14] ::looks around and frowns as he resets the former Chiefs layout to his own again:: [19:14] E> ::Strolls into engineering:: [19:14] +taps+ Copy that Lieutenant. ::shakes his head:: [19:14] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:14] ::approaches the command chair:: It wants to be left alone, we'll honor their request. ::addresses Tal:: Commander, are you feeling ill? [19:14] ::Continues to scan the ship, focusing on the technical details:: [19:15] SB> ::lands in the shuttle bay after Alpha flight:: [19:15] ::gasps and wipes her mouth with her sleave:: [19:15] CIC> ::Savant exhaled and leaned back, looking up at the ceiling:: You know, i'm really sick of waiting... [19:15] Q> ::sighs, giving up:: +taps+ Go ahead. [19:15] ::glances up at Daren with poison in her eyes:: [19:15] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:15] SB>Dex>Yeah, safely is the key word, here [19:15] CIC> ::obviously a bit disoriented:: +taps+ Are you en route to CIC, sir? [19:15] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:15] E> Hello Commander [19:15] M> +taps+ Sickbay here. [19:15] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:15] I think we should just leave this whole area alone. Just back out nice and slow and get out of here. [19:15] +taps+ Sickbay, Dr. Kennedy to the bridge. [19:15] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:15] M> ::comes out of the bathroom, one hand on her head and the over her mouth:: [19:15] SB>::stands up and climbs down the ladder:: [19:15] E> Hello, chief. I'm reporting for duty. [19:15] M> +taps+ On my way. [19:15] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:15] Q> +taps+ ::a bit confused:: I just left, Commander. Why would I be? [19:15] SB> ::makes sure the others have landed:: +taps+ Colonel Prescot, Bravo is back safely. [19:15] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:15] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:16] We still have our assignment here...we shall proceed with that. [19:16] ::exits sickbay for the turbolift, snatching up a case on her way out:: [19:16] TL> Bridge. [19:16] ::watches the bridge carefully:: [19:16] E> ::enter in and look for the CEO:: [19:16] ::blinks a few times and leans back in her seat, suddenly quite exhausted:: I think that the temporal displacement disagreed with me, Captain. ::heaves a great breath:: [19:16] 7H> ::continues staring at the letter he had written and deletes the contents immediately, then stands up and walks out:: [19:16] SB>::stretches his back and his legs as his flight crew refuels and downloads the sensor data from his flight:: [19:16] E> Good I what a full report on your systems. I think were where we shouldn't be and I want to be ready. If you know what I mean. ::smiles:: [19:16] CIC> Perhaps a distraction. ::She glanced at the General:: You're being honest in saying you've got no formal intelligence division within the marines? [19:16] ::looks to Tal:: If you'd like to be relieved in order to visit Dr. Kennedy, that can be arranged. [19:16] CIC> Because of the loop...? At least... nevermind, sir, but that Reorsan ship just passed by on sensors again. [19:17] ::waves a hand:: On her way, sir. [19:17] ::exits TL onto the bridge:: Commander Tal? [19:17] CIC> ::crosses his arms and answers...again:: Yes. [19:17] E> ::sees Sky come in:: Sky I want the same from you too please. [19:17] SB>+taps+ Colonel Prescot, do you need Alpha to take another run after resupply and refuel? [19:17] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:17] <<+taps+>> [19:17] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:17] M> ::walks shakily to the replicator and gets some tea:: ((god this just has to stop or i wont be able to stand up let alone work)) [19:17] Q> +taps+ Loop? What ship? [19:17] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:17] ::glances back, her face a pale green mask of discomfort:: [19:17] E> Don't really know what you mean, but I'll figure it out. I'll go through power grid systems, I believe you assigned me that? [19:17] SB> ::hops out and watches the crews go to work:: [19:17] CIC> ::She shook her head a little, astonished:: I'm sorry... I'm just unsure how you've been able to operate up to this point without it. [19:17] CIC> +taps+ You uhh... don't remember? [19:17] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:17] ::strides to her patient:: You look less than well. [19:17] ::nods:: Very well, approaches the holotank. Let me hear more about this hunch of yours...::looks off at one of mapping distortion fields:: [19:17] +taps+ AFter what just happened I believe we need to revaluate our presense here. Standby and I will inform you as soon as we have information [19:17] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:17] E>Oh, and I've got a prototype drone for you to look at when you got a chance. [19:18] E> ::nods:: I'll make sure all things are ready, as for the last thing I heard, we were running within normal parameter sir. ::smile:: [19:18] I feel less than well. [19:18] CIC> ::looks at the others, audible over the comm:: You guys remember it, right? [19:18] Q> +taps+ ::exhales:: You can start making sense any moment, Commodore. [19:18] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:18] ::opens the case and starts scanning:: Then good news. You are no worse than you look. [19:18] ::looks towards Daren:: Captain, it's the same ship as the last...loop. As near as I can remember, there's no chance in any of the readings. [19:18] << er ::spproaches the holotank:: rather :)>> [19:18] CIC> ::Savant nods at Drexler, spying in on his conversation with the Admiral:: [19:18] E>Of couse, I mean, I was working on the power relay for the defensive systems. [19:18] SB>+taps+ Aye, Somansky out. [19:18] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:18] ::looks apprehensively at the holotank:: [19:18] M> ::takes the tea and walks over to the console to try to continue finishing inventory, a sickening feeling in her st omach:: [19:18] CIC> ::continues watching Savant for a few moments, then looks at Drexler:: Yes. [19:18] ::looks up from his console and moves to clean up the mess, shaking his head slightly:: (m) Good thing I have a tough stomach... [19:18] ::nods:: No change in their wishes to remain left alone either, no doubt. [19:18] Thank you, I think. [19:18] SB>::turns to his waiting flight:: Ok guys, take a 30. [19:19] E> Got a little glitch in the shielding, nothing major. [19:19] SB> ::walks around the shuttle bay, stretching the leg muscles:: [19:19] E> ::watches the power systems for changes:: [19:19] ::finishes the scan:: This registers nothing abnormal. If you would like we can head to sickbay and I can try again. [19:19] Any indication that the temporal displacement affected the children negatively? [19:19] E> Hello, Sky. [19:19] CIC> Okay, just... checking. ::still over comm:: Admiral, you don't remember? We just went through a temporal loop of some kind. We pursued a Rorsan ship to... what was it? Thosis? ... ::audible deep breath and sigh:: Recommend you come to the CIC, sir. [19:19] E> ::to Tlaloco:: Did we get the HDS up and running yet? [19:19] Q> ::frowns and pushes himself to his feet:: +taps+ On my way, Mr. Drexler. [19:20] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:20] ... Temporal displacement. Is that what the deja vu feeling was? [19:20] E> Can you get rid of the little glitch? [19:20] SB>::walks over to Dillon:: Interesting last sortie, wouldn't you say? [19:20] E> In a manner of speaking. It'll work, but there's still a power issue. [19:20] CIC> Drexler out. ::off-comm:: He doesn't seem to remember. [19:20] E> it blew up preaty badly last time.. [19:20] CIC> ::Aside:: I hope that Tebrun is all right. [19:20] ::perks his eyebrow:: The distortion field. It seems different, does it not? ::turns to Brooks:: Has anything changed with the distortion fields? [19:20] ::finishes the cleanup and replicates an air freshener, and quietly spritzes the bridge to get rid of the smell:: [19:20] As best we can tell - ::sits up tiredly:: - yes. [19:20] ::looks over the scan:: I see no ill effect on the fetii. [19:20] SB> ::nods:: Very interesting. [19:20] E> What do you need for it to function? [19:20] M> ::leans on the console, tapping it while keeping one hand on her head:: [19:20] Well. I've never been through one of those. If I still had my sense of adventure, I'd be fairly excited. [19:20] Does anyone know if the temporal effect is local with us only? Or does everyone else remember what happened? [19:21] *> ::exits his quarters, heading for a TL:: [19:21] ::shakes his head and tries to figure out what the hell is going on:: [19:21] E> look, there's a power drain somewhere along the system. [19:21] ::stares at the holodisplay:: I could swear they're larger. [19:21] ::nods:: Thank you, then, Doctor. You'd best check on Dr. Dyson; she might have been similarly affected by the transition. [19:21] ::runs a low level set of diagnostics just to make sure nothing got affected:: [19:21] ::shrugs slightly:: Nothing obvious..just a minute ::turns to conduct a detailed scan:: [19:21] E> Can you pinpoint it? [19:21] CIC> Time index? [19:21] E> When I try to plug the gap, it seems to explode in any simulation I run. [19:21] CIC> We didn't come back too far, it seems. [19:21] ::fans herself, feeling quite warm and intensely nauseated:: [19:21] Shall I call it out of order? [19:21] CIC> ::rotates the local space within one of the holotanks, eyeing the intersecting gravity fields:: [19:22] ::with a faint touch of humor:: you do your job, Commander, ... [19:22] ::mentally curses:: Damn... we're inside the distortion field now Captain. [19:22] CIC> We just saw the ship... what, ten or fifteen minutes ago. [19:22] CIC> ::Savant gestured, using one of the holograph generators to display a timeline:: [19:22] SB>::nods:: Once again, thanks for sticking by our tails, we were dangerous low on fuel. [19:22] E> Keep working on it. We might need it to save our butts. [19:22] ::frowns:: If that race that was hell bent on destroying a colony stil remembers us, then you can be sure they will be ready to carry through with their threat [19:22] CIC> It's a small loop. [19:22] 12> ::steps out onto the deck and heads towards the holodeck he had reserved:: [19:22] ::moves over and enters the ready room where he can clean his thoroughly before returning to his station:: [19:22] In any case, how do you feel? [19:22] ::nods sharply, regaining her composure:: And you do yours, of course. My apologies, Doctor. [19:22] It's gotta be in some pretty meaningless system. [19:22] SB> No problem. We're always here for you. [19:23] TL> ::enters TL:: CIC. [19:23] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:23] ... Commander? [19:23] E>Otherwise, I'd have found it by now. [19:23] ::frowns:: I feel as if my internal organs were jerked by a single, sharp hook out through my navel and replaced via my - well, via what is traditionally an exit. [19:23] E> Ok Tlaloco, I'll call it our of order til you can find the problem. [19:23] CIC> ::rubs his eyes:: I feel like ... what is it? A yo-yo. [19:23] How did that happen? The loop...could it have expanded the distortion field somehow? +taps+ Daren to Engineering, get me a reading on all Flase Matter technology as well as the ansible...have they degraded at all...and if so, how much? [19:23] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:23] CIC> This appears to be a local effect. I'm unsure of the range, however. [19:23] CIC> Perhaps you should be examined in Sickbay. ::still rotating the display:: [19:23] ::blinks, turning to Daren:: The field is 20% larger, sir. As soon as we entered this loop it suddenly ... 'poped' into a large size. [19:23] E> +taps+ ACK [19:23] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:23] E>That's best, Farley. [19:23] SB>::smiles:: Likewise. . .::pauses:: So how'd you end up out here in M64? Or are you a native? [19:23] ::glances sidelong at Tal and Kennedy:: [19:23] ::nods:: Nothing out of the ordinary, then. Do you think you are able to function? [19:24] ::works to chart a course to leave the distortion field:: I'll chart us a course out of here Captain. [19:24] ::sits patiently waiting:: [19:24] E>((::senses something -wrong?)) [19:24] ::nods at D'rall:: Please so. [19:24] << do >> [19:24] E>+taps+ Tlaloco to Lauren. [19:24] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:24] E> ::check the Ansible system as he kind of was the one who help in setting them up:: [19:24] CIC> How interesting. If this is a Xanadian loop, it's a local one. It would suggest an entirely different architecture than I had supposed... [19:24] ::steps behind his console and runs a hand lightly over his stomach before tapping a few buttons and sorting through reports:: ((We've had far too many of these loops for my taste)) [19:24] ::takes a deep breath and lets it out slowly:: I believe so. [19:24] CIC> ::she rubbed her chin thoughtfully:: [19:25] CIC> ::leans forward, eyeing the fan blades:: What are you for.... [19:25] M> ::blinks and tries to focus:: ((focus lauren...focus..)) ::looks at the console again, the words and display blurred, reaching up to her combadge:: +taps+ Yes? [19:25] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:25] Well, in any case, this will help a little. ::pulls a hypospray from the case and loads it, firing it into Tal's arm:: [19:25] ::finishes laying in the course:: Coming around to 160 mark 34. Standing by impulse engines on your command, sir. [19:25] E>+taps+ are you OK? [19:25] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:25] CIC> No, I'm fine, just ... it's like ... nevermind. Just getting a bit worn down by the abrupt slinging through time. [19:25] CIC> ::enters CIC, looking a little non-plussed:: Report. [19:25] SB> Me? Well, that's a bit complicated. How about you? How'd you get here? [19:25] ::sighs in relief as the drugs flood her system:: Yes, that's it. Good, thank you. [19:25] ::takes a seat:: Engage impulse. [19:25] E> This doesn't looks good... within 5 to 10 mins we will lose the ansible since it's slowly degrading... [19:25] M> +taps+ Not really......but I cant let it stop me. [19:25] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:25] E>::begins retracing relays, as he talks on hs combadge:: [19:26] ::closes up her case:: If you will excuse me, I have a compulsive AMO to see to. Keep me appraised of your situation? [19:26] CIC> We've just gone through what I'm supposing to be a local Xanadu-style loop effect, Admiral... are you sure you don't recall anything like that? [19:26] E> Damn! [19:26] CIC> Report, sir? Well, since you don't remember the last half hour like we do... [19:26] ::engages impulse engines on the course to depart the distortion field:: [19:26] =.\ction= With a chirping sound from the Helm console, Coronado's impulse engines engage... [19:26] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:26] E> +taps+ I sense something wrong. [19:26] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:26] E> Same with shields, weapons..::looks...:: [19:26] M> +taps+ Im sick if thats what you m...mean [19:26] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:26] Aboslutely, Doctor. Your attentions have been appreciated. [19:26] ::grunts:: Anyone have any idea what caused that incident? [19:26] E> +taps+ Engineering to Daren [19:26] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:26] ::continues to scan:: Hmm, looks like the actual distortion is also larger now... [19:26] H> ::steps into the small holodeck after tapping in the program selection and immediately instructs:: Computer, give me two opponents, level five difficulty, human. ::pauses:: Computer, make them level six instead. [19:26] E> sick? [19:26] CIC> ::approaches one of the holographic tanks, looking at the distortion field, shaking his head:: I don't remember anything like that. I was down in my quarters, trying to relax. [19:26] ::nods and parts:: [19:26] +taps+ Go ahead, Commander... [19:26] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:27] CIC> How long of a loop? [19:27] <<=+Taps+>> [19:27] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:27] M> ::taps the console before having to sit down, padd in hand:: +taps+ Nauseated....sick...you know. [19:27] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:27] ::enters TL:: Deck 6. [19:27] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:27] E> [19:27] CIC> Less than an hour. I'm not sure exactly. [19:27] SB>::eyes her for a second, then responds:: I was assigned to the Coro for an internship, and ended up stuck here when the task force did. [19:27] CIC> It seems to be related to that futurist Reorsan starship. [19:27] CIC> ::frowns at the distortion:: Is it my imagination, or is the distortion field larger? [19:27] E>Well, in your condition, you should take it easy. [19:27] CIC> ::She smiled briefly:: About twenty minutes in all. We're sorry for disturbing you again. [19:27] CIC> ::turns to Drexler:: You mentioned that before. What Reorsan ship? [19:27] SB>::continues:: Then, once my internship was up, they gave me a spectre to fly. [19:27] CIC> It's larger. ::offhand, rotating the display again:: [19:27] M> ::reenters sickbay:: Doctor Dyson, why don't you have a seat over here. [19:27] E> +Taps+ We will lose the ansible system, false matter shielding and torps in 5 - 10 mins. [19:27] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:28] CIC> ::Savant called up images of the alien ship that appeared:: This one. [19:28] ::glances at where the puddle of vomit had been earlier and makes a note to commend the poor yeoman who took the initiative to clean up the mess:: [19:28] M> +taps+ Dont worry about me.... ::looks at Kennedy:: I would ma'am but im so dizzy id fall [19:28] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:28] CIC> It must have started and ende-- ::looks up at the distortion field, observing its size, then back to the admiral:: That one. ::points as Savant brings it up:: [19:28] E>I wish I knew more about false matter physics. [19:28] =.\ction= Coronado again leaves the area of the distortion field. [19:28] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:28] ::takes in the reports from various departments coming in and prioritizes them before sending the needed ones to Daren's console, and filing the rest:: [19:28] E>Well, I'll be. [19:28] M> ::takes Dyson bodily and sits her onto the nearest biobed:: Better? [19:28] +taps+ ::nods:: As I thought...we're on our way out of the distortion field...let me know if they don't begin to return to normal operating levels. [19:28] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:28] H> ::lightly tosses the PADD behind him and unzips the front of his uniform as he watches the two people remain frozen in space and time. Moments later, he sets the blouse of the uniform down on the nearest rock:: Computer... begin. [19:28] ::opens the tricorder from her case and scans Lauren:: [19:28] CIC> Coronado pursued it to a nearby system, inhabited...class eight technology warp age, I think, apparently at war. [19:28] CIC> ::turns back to the tank and spends a minute examining the ship, turning the holographic image this way and that:: [19:28] ::adjusts course and speed to keep Coronado clear of the distortion field, setting up a 'bumpercars' macro with the autopilot:: [19:29] <>> [19:29] ::turns to Brooks:: Did I hear that correctly? The field is larger than before? [19:29] E> Tlaloco we will be losing the false matter shielding so I want some back up plans [19:29] M> ::nods:: Slightly.. ::puts a hand over her mouth and sighs:: [19:29] CIC> ::straightens, crossing his arms:: The ship told us not to interfere with its business, this time. [19:29] E> +taps+ ACK bridge [19:29] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:29] CIC> It's derivative of reorsan metallurgy and propulsion engineering technology, and has a very sophisticated cloak, along with apparently a link to the same drivers that Xanadu and other Jjaro-related technology has [19:29] CIC> ::nods in Drexler's direction:: How do you know it's Reo-- ::stops and listens to Savant:: [19:29] ::nods at Tal:: Aye, ma'am, both the distortion and the field it is generating are larger than in the last loop. [19:29] E>I forgot to power up the secondary. That should have it. [19:29] M> ::cross-indexes, finds the drug in the database:: Just a few seconds more. [19:29] CIC> It initiated the local loop. [19:29] ::speaks for Brooks:: Yes, Commander. And that.. ::points to where she was huddling with the Doctor earlier:: ...are you alright to continue? [19:29] CIC> We were perceived as a threat, Coronado fled the ssytem, and upon returning to the distortion, the Reorsan ship reappeared and we were looped back to... five minutes ago. [19:30] E> ::looks at him funny "forgot?" [19:30] CIC> ::blinks:: It initiated the loop? [19:30] M> ::loands the hypospray and injects Lauren with the drug:: That'll do it. [19:30] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:30] M> what is it? [19:30] CIC> Savant reported it as a Reorsan-like ship. [19:30] CIC> Or was responsible for somehow, perhaps by relaying back to another center. But I'm fairly sure that it was done under the initiative of that ship. [19:30] E> ::doesn't say a thing and monitor the false matter systems...:: [19:30] E>Well, I, um- you know. Forgot to plug the thing in. [19:30] E> Plug what in? [19:30] M> It shouldn't matter. [19:31] ::slowly rises to her feet and makes her way around the back of the command deck:: Yes, sir. I am well enough for now. Though no telling what another temporal displacement of that nature could do to me. [19:31] H> ::ducks under a swift strike from the first, using the momentum from the movement to sweep the feet out from the second. Still moving from the sweep, he spins to his feet and plants a firm smash with his palm at the base of the first's jaw. He smiles as both remain down:: [19:31] E>The secondary monitoring system. [19:31] CIC> We encountered the local xanadian loop directly after their warning to stay out of their way. [19:31] M> It's herotriptamine, if you're still wondering. [19:31] ::nods at Tal:: Alright then. [19:31] M> ::looks at her:: Not really.... only that I worry bout how itll affect the baby [19:31] CIC> ::she contemplated aloud, as an aside:: Hmm. Xanadian. That seems like a good word to use for these effects. [19:31] CIC> ::frowns even more:: I see. [19:31] SB>::checks the time on the overhead clock, then looks back to Dillon:: Well, I'm going to get a shower and change of uniform before we get called back again. ::smiles:: I'll talk to you later Lieutenant. [19:31] CIC> ::nods, adding:: Staying out of the way of that system, sir. Perhaps we should assign a quarantine protocol. [19:31] E> Its smart circuitry rerouted, at a thirty percent efficiency loss. [19:31] E> Please try not to forget again thank you. [19:31] M> That has been taken into account. And don't underestimate a mother. [19:31] CIC> Far better than Xanadite... maybe. I'm not sure, that does have a certain flow to it. [19:31] I believe that it is linked to my hormonal imbalance from being pregnant. Dr. Kennedy should be able to treat any ill effects, as she has demonstrated so admirably thus far. [19:31] ::glances around the bridge for a moment, then looks back at his console and sends off a couple of messages:: [19:32] E>Good advice. [19:32] M> ::manages a smile:: I never said I did doctor [19:32] ::quietly gazes at the holotank, wondering just what that unidentified ship was doing in the area:: [19:32] M> ::smiles slightly, letting it go:: [19:32] E>I guess my mind was elsewhere. Sorry Farley. [19:32] CIC> ::glances from the Admiral, to Drexler, to Savant, then back at the holotank, starting to feel a little out of place again:: [19:32] M> What did I say wrong? ::frowns:: [19:32] ::glances at the screen:: We seem to have forgone pursuit of the unidentified ship this time around. ::turns to Daren with a raised eyebrow:: Heeding the speaker's warning, sir? [19:32] Let's get started on attempting to understand what just happened, and particularly...why the distortion fields reacted the way they did when the loop was intiated... [19:32] CIC> ::nods at Drexler, slowly:: That's probably for the best, I suppose... It's interesting that I don't remember any of this. [19:32] SB>::turns and starts to walk off, then turns around, still half back-peddling:: You'll still have to tell me how you got he one of these days. ::smiles then walks towards the TL:: [19:33] CIC> In any case, we've been asked to not interfere. It seems that Captain Daren is amenable to that suggestion as well... our last iteration didn't go as well. [19:33] E> If you mind coming to work with all your parts next time please. ::trys not to laugh while saying that:: [19:33] E> ::turn:: Sorry to interupt.. The false matter system are ... very very slowly comming back to normal... [19:33] CIC> Asked? By whom? [19:33] SB> ::nods:: Will do. [19:33] M> As you well know, no drug in the triptamine family crosses the placenta. [19:33] E> Maybe there's some parts I should leave behind. [19:33] E> Thank you Sky. +taps+ Ebgineering to bridge [19:33] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:33] M> Hmm? [19:33] CIC> ::she pointed at the unknown craft:: our Metareorsans out there. [19:33] H> ::ponders for a moment:: Computer, delete the second opponent and upgrade the first opponent to level ten. ::adds a moment later:: ...and change the environment to the Tibetan temple dojo. [19:33] M> Feel better? [19:33] CIC> ::watches the admiral at that, attempting to observe anything out of the ordinary:: [19:33] CIC> ::frowns, having mentioned this several minutes ago:: [19:33] M> I Know that .... ::sighs and looks down:: I...I uh better get back to work. [19:33] * Foxie (~humanfema@thevibrator.student.iastate.edu) has left #USS- Coronado [19:34] SB>::enters TL:: Quarterdeck [19:34] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:34] * Foxie|AFK (~humanfema@thevibrator.student.iastate.edu) has joined #USS-Coronado [19:34] M> Something's bothering you. [19:34] M> Do you want to talk about it? [19:34] E> Sometimes parts left behind is a good thing. [19:34] M> Im fine ma'am...really. ::fakes a smile and walks to pick up her tea again:: [19:34] Q::exits and walks into his quarters:: [19:34] ::nods at Tal:: For now, we stay out of that system. I see no harm in recording the data from the previous iteration into the main computer. ::looks to the Science station:: Lieutenant Brooks, how is your memory? [19:34] M> You're not fine. [19:34] ::just shakes his head and the lack of attention he gets in scientific matters lately and goes back to observing his men and the situation outside:: [19:35] ::frowns:: My memory, sir? [19:35] E>Just, I've never been through a pregnancy before. Not one where I was teh dad. [19:35] M> If you were fine, you wouldn't be dancing so hard to dodge the subject. [19:35] CIC> So let me see if I have this right: a ship emerged from the anomaly and headed to this uncharted system. We followed them, and somehow were mistaken as a threat. We retreated from the system, so did our mysterious ship, and it initiated another loop. [19:35] ::nods to Daren:: I suggest we try to model the potential effects of a time loop on the distortion field. Account for vessel composition, temporal field readings, space-time vector, and any variables that we ourselves might introduce. [19:35] M> I know you want to keep to yourself, but if my AMO has issues, I have issues. My department has issues. [19:35] E> Me neither but I think you'll get through it just fine. Remember were here for you when you need us. [19:35] CIC> After warning us not to "interfere" again? Have I got it all? [19:35] ::moves to the replicator and makes himself a cup of tea, then moves back to his console, sipping it slowly as he works away:: [19:35] CIC> That's correct, Tebrun. that's the basics. [19:35] CIC> ::nods slowly:: That's right. [19:35] H> Computer, begin. ::stares at the opponent as both bow and fall back into a fighting stance:: Computer, freeze program. Equip opponent with a bo staff. [19:35] M> ::sighs:: Are we ever going to get back? To earth I mean. ::frowns:: I never even got to go to my parents funeral [19:36] ::nods:: Of the system we tracked the vessel to previously...I remember at least two M class planets...a yellow star, I believe. [19:36] E>grins. Coming down here was the best move I ever made. [19:36] presence of subspace communications...et cetera. [19:36]