[18:59] Welcome back, Ms. Oswald. ;) [18:59] Going rate is usually 1 in 3. [18:59] i'm only kidding too ^_- [18:59] ::bows to Tal:: [18:59] omg retention [19:00] Yeah welcome back Sonya. :) Though Bentall's back too so be warned. :) [19:00] ::to Oswald:: You always were her favorite. [19:00] welcome back! you're back on the game, Sonya? [19:00] ::jerks thumb at Tal:: [19:00] * ENtc_Saengjoktohl is back from BRB [duration: 5hrs 28mins 38secs] [19:00] OK, we're all here, and I'm in the mood to start on time for once. ;) [19:01] * Jester is now known as RAGC_LoraKor [19:01] 8:o [19:01] Whenever you're ready, Captain. [19:01] * kari is now known as LTSI_Brooks [19:01] * Savant is now known as CPS3_Savant [19:01] Bentall: I'm a civilian now... so you gotta be niice [19:01] ::attn:: [19:01] LCARS, let's go [19:01] * CoroLCARS =/\= CMCO_Daren has called: ATTENTION ON DECK =/\= [19:01] * 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!' [19:01] * CoroLCARS sets mode: +m [19:01] hehehe [19:01] ::attn:: [19:01] ::attn:: [19:01] ::attn:: [19:01] ::attn:: [19:01] ::attn:: [19:01] ::attn:: [19:01] ::attn:: [19:01] * CRXO_Tal snaps to attention. [19:01] * Spuzzum is now known as LJTC_Canterbury [19:02] ::attn:: [19:02] =P [19:02] #USS-Coronado-OOC [19:02] ::attn:: [19:02] ::hmmms, and then casually leans against a bulkhead:: [19:02] Indeed, #uss-coronado-ooc for those not already there, please. :) [19:02] ::attn:: [19:02] ::attn:: [19:02] And welcome, everyone! Tonight is Coronado sim #350. :) [19:02] ::attn:: [19:03] As you are aware, there will not be a 400. ;) So, if you have any character arcs, you have 24-ish weeks left to wrap 'em up or get them into boxes to move to another sim. ;) [19:03] :;raises her hand:: [19:03] ::chuckles:: It is only out of morbid curiosity that I say this, but... Miss Oswald? And welcome back, by the way. [19:03] will you be providing pretty ribbons for the boxes? [19:04] ::smirks:: [19:04] If need be. ;) Now then, before we begin tonight, there are a couple of matters that I'd like to get taken care of. [19:04] ::grins:: <> [19:05] First, it is my pleasure to recognize the officers and crew of U.S.S. Coronado with a Presidential recognition for all Defender ships involved in treaty negotions with the Pfhor. As the sim begins, the treaty is a couple of hours old and while not everyone agrees with it, it clearly signals a potential new age in the exploration of the M64 galaxy. [19:05] Those few holes in the Dauntless data regarding Pfhor space have now been filled in, and there's a nice large wedge of theoretically explorable space roughly due west from Reor'sa. [19:05] You have been warned. ;) [19:06] well done to all ^_^ we didn't screw up this one! [19:06] In the meantime, the officers and crew of U.S.S. Coronado are hereby recognized with the Horizon Unit Citation, for their work in the assistance of bringing a formerly hostile race to the negotiating table where a treaty was successfully signed. [19:07] Huzzah! [19:07] Congratulations to one and all! A more official e-mail will go out tomorrow evening. :) [19:07] With that done... Brigadier General Jeremy Ironside. Will you join me for a moment? [19:08] ::grins:: [19:08] ::raises an eyebrow and takes a place beside LoraKor:: Yes, Admiral? [19:08] General. As you know, it is tradition for those promoted aboard U.S.S. Coronado to be punished signicantly as part of that ceremony. In your case, that punishment is severe indeed... but lies in the future. [19:09] You are now the former CO of the Defender Ground Forces, 1st Division. You are now the CO of the Defender Ground Forces, I Corps. With this ascent in position goes an ascent in rank. I thereby hereby promote you to the rank of Major General. [19:10] Your rather severe punishment will be integrating several thousand Pfhor Hunters and Hounds into the Defender military. [19:10] Oh, and one further punishment. I get to be the first to use the line. You are the very model of a modern Major General, however. I have the utmost confidence in you. [19:10] Congratulations, General! [19:10] ::harrumphs:: Yes, I am afraid to say I have started on such punishment already, and it is indeed the most fierce I have endured so far. [19:10] * BGDC_Ironside is now known as MGDC_Ironside [19:10] ::applauds:: [19:10] ::applauds, but mutters under her breath about serving on the same ship as any hound:: [19:10] Hoo-ah, Marine! ::claps:: [19:11] ::applauds:: [19:11] ::applauds:: [19:11] ::applauds:: [19:11] ::claps:: Well-earned, indeed, General. [19:11] ::claps:: Hooah! [19:11] ::hugs Ironsides:: congrats dad [19:11] (Be sure to thank your CO and Subfleet Staff at your earliest convenience.) ;) [19:11] ::quietly utters something about marines before smiling and clapping:: [19:11] No box with pretty ribbons? ::to Zunite:: [19:12] ;;shrugs:: maybe some other day [19:12] ::claps:: [19:12] Further, General -- and let Commodore Daren take note! -- I hereby induct you into the Legion of Honour for your significant, on-going, and outstanding contributions to Starfleet Marine Corps and Defender Ground Force troop combat operations in the M64 galaxy. Congratulations, General. ::smiles:: [19:13] ::nods:: [19:13] And my thanks, Admiral. [19:13] Indeed, General. Well done. [19:14] With that out of the way, here's tonight's briefing. [19:14] =Sim Briefing!= Please type "ack" after you've read it... [19:14] Stardate 240403.15: "Uninvited Guests", Part 2, by Jester. [19:14] SUMMARY: As you gain confidence, you can begin adding more complex juggling items. Torches, for instance. [19:14] With the assistance of Xanadu and a Wraith Liberator modified for this purpose, Coro has collapsed a spatial/temporal anomaly some 100 light-years "northeast" of Reorsan space. As appears to be her "custom" after collapsing an anomaly, Xanadu performed a Beckmann translation to the closest dwarf star. [19:14] Unfortunately, the closest dwarf star to the anomaly's former position is in a Pfhor-controlled system. Fortunately, with the help of U.S.S. Vanguard and a diplomatic team from Reor'sa, we have negotiated a truce of sorts with the Pfhor and the race they are cooperating with in this system. [19:14] In fact, after several weeks of negotiations, the Reorsans have signed a long-term mutual cooperation, information-sharing, and defensive treaty with this Pfhor Cooperative. Though the treaty is the target of political attacks on Reor'sa, if successful, it could begin a new age in M64 exploration... [19:14] Briefing complete. [19:14] ack [19:14] ack [19:14] ack [19:14] ack [19:14] ack [19:14] ack [19:14] * CRXO_Tal acknowledges with a crisp salute. [19:14] ack [19:14] ack [19:14] ack [19:14] ackety ack! [19:15] ack [19:15] ack [19:15] ack [19:15] ack [19:15] ack-a-doodle-doo [19:16] * Archyyt (~AAA@24-152-203-70.cmts.eph.ptd.net) has left #uss-coronado [19:16] As I've mentioned a couple of times, tonight's sim takes place something between two and four days after last week. The treaty has been signed, and there's been an after-signing banquet. The Pfhor do eat, as do the Hunters (use your imagination for what Hunters might eat), and we already know the Pfhor are surprising masters of small talk. [19:17] As the sim opens, the banquet (held on the third moon Ahnto) is wrapping up and people are returning to Coro. [19:17] Any questions? [19:17] ::raises:: [19:17] General? [19:17] Is the command staff returning to Xanadu, then? Or Coro as well? [19:18] Flag staff, rather. [19:18] Rear Admiral Lora Kor had to send his regrets, sadly, for the obvious reason. Any other flag staff member is welcome to attend (and encouraged, in Ironside's case). [19:18] ::nods:: [19:18] That goes for anyone else on Coro who can find their dress uniform after three years. ;) [19:18] Any other questions? [19:19] ;:raises her hand:: [19:19] Miss Oswald? [19:19] ::raises hand:: [19:19] what if their dress uniform has been blown up? [19:19] You get to wear an evening gown. You're a civilian. Tal is jealous. ;) [19:19] I'm sure you'd look stunning in a strapless, or perhaps someone could find the Firefly episode where Kaylee wears a pretty. ;) [19:19] Commander D'rall? [19:19] :) [19:20] Where is Coronado at this point? Hanging out in/around Xanadu, en-route to our next assignment...? [19:20] orbit of the moon [19:20] And have the Ji'sans left yet? [19:20] That's up to her CO, but most of the ships participating in the ceremony are in Ahnto orbit. [19:20] as for the Ji'sa...I'm not sure...Admiral? [19:20] And no, they haven't. They attended both the signing (from the gallery) and the banquet. They are decidedly not masters of small talk. [19:21] Note to Engineering: their shuttle is still pretty much broken in half. ;) [19:21] Any other questions? [19:21] ::raises:: [19:21] Commander Tal? [19:21] How was the banquet? [19:22] ::raises:: [19:22] Depends entirely on how good your respective characters are at small talk. The banquet itself was a little unprofessional. The Reorsans have never thrown one. [19:22] "Terrible table manners." "I'm gonna go find a pot of black coffee." [19:22] Commander Farley? [19:22] Who's shuttle and where is it right now? [19:23] There's an old Reorsan shuttle in the main shuttle bay, about broken in half. The Ji'sa arrived in it. The Reorsans sold it to the Ji'sa some years back and its maintenance hasn't exactly been the best. [19:23] ...we've never held a banquet. But we hold one helluva Party ;) [19:23] oh yes ty [19:24] Pretty much, yes, Commander. ;) The banquet did bear a pretty striking resemblance to the Party, particularly people wandering off in groups of two or three, then coming back when they feel like it. [19:24] Anything else? [19:24] Right. Let's sim. :) [19:24] =.\= =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= SIM RESUME =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= =.\= [19:24] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:25] ::remats in Transporter Room 1:: [19:25] TR1> ::remats:: [19:25] =.\ction= Most of Coronado's transporter rooms are busy, bringing people up from the surface of the green moon Ahnto. [19:25] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:25] TR1> ::tugs at the collar of her uniform:: Well, that was fun. [19:25] X4> ::Savants' hologram had stayed firmly in the command centre of Xanadu, while her android was out galivanting upon the moon of Ahnto. Savant didn't seem to mind so much, she was immersed in work, as was usual:: [19:25] TR1> ::looks at Tal:: What exactly was that third course? ::holds his stomach:: [19:25] *> ::finds herself still playing escort to the Ji'sans, bringing them back to their guest quarters:: [19:25] ::does the best he can to avoid tugging at his collar as it gets seemingly tighter and tighter, various dignitaries and military officers still bugging him for small talk:: [19:25] E> ::arrives in engineering heading for the main office after getting back from the party:: [19:26] ::sitting at an empty table, slightly loosening the collar on his dress uniform watching as people leave the banquet:: [19:26] * MGDC_Ironside is now known as [MGDC_Ironside] [19:26] Some minor science lab> ::finishes doing some anaylsis on something:; [19:26] TR2> ::remats, carrying his empty containers, and heads off the pad:: [19:26] TR1> ::shakes her head:: I believe they said it was the local version of escargot. [19:26] =.\ction= The frigate herself hangs in low orbit. The best views at the moment are from Seventh Heaven: the aft-facing windows provide an excellent view of ships passing "above and ahead" of Coro in their higher orbits. [19:26] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:26] * CPS2_Bentall is now known as [CPS2_Bentall] [19:26] *> ::stands by the door to the guest quarters:: [19:26] E>::stands behind his consol and watches as the majority of the engineering staff returns:: [19:26] ::Savant notes how uncomfortable Ironside seems and goes up to him, commenting:: General... Sirs, if you can excuse my intrusion, but I have to take the Major General from you. There are some things that the Flag has to address. [19:27] TR1> ::snorts a bit disdainfully:: Did you see the way they ate? Terrible table manners. [19:27] <[CPS2_Bentall]> ::looks around and signs being a tad bored:: [19:27] SMSL> ::decides to head up to the bridge to see what she can see:: [19:27] * LTSI_Brooks is now known as [LTSC_Brooks] [19:27] TR1> ::steps off the bank of pads, making way for the next batch:: I'm going to head back to my quarters to change Commander... ::looks at Tal, wondering where he's heard that line before:: [19:27] E> ::realize that he has been working all the time since his last shift end...:: [19:27] <[MGDC_Ironside]> ::smiles politely, his face sore from the amount of that he's had to do, and excuses himself, his eyes thanking Savant a thousand times over as he was about to use the 'ceremonial' sword hanging from his belt to get away:: [19:27] * [LTSC_Brooks] is now known as [LTSI_Brooks] [19:27] *> ::manages a tight-lipped smile to Canterbury, her patience a little tested from trying to make small talk during the banquet:: [19:27] TR1> I'm heading to the bridge. I shall see you there, sir? [19:28] Ahnto> ::spots Bentall:: [19:28] *> ::heads for the lift, glancing at his uniform and shaking his head at the rather large stain put there by one of the other guests:: [19:28] ::Looks around at the bridge crew and then looks at his chrono:: (w) Blah, what a boring shift... ::plays with the console:: [19:28] General Ironside? ::She offered him his arm and politely extricated him from the crowd of well-wishers:: You look like you're about ready to head home. [19:28] <[CPS2_Bentall]> ::picks up his glass of water and drains the remaining contents before rising:: [19:28] TR1> ::finally manages to undo the rather stiff collar of her dress jacket and heads out of the transporter room:: [19:28] ::steps onto the bridge and looks around, taking a moment to look around her and get lost in her own reflections;: [19:28] ((woops. offered him her arm, even)) [19:29] TR1> ::nods:: Shortly, yes. I think I'm going to be awake for quite some time after that whatever-it-was, I drank. [19:29] E> ::heads out of the office with some reports in hand:: [19:29] *> ::wishes the Ji'san delegation a good rest period and as soon as the doors close, sighs in relief:: [19:29] <[MGDC_Ironside]> ::wraps his arm in Savants and lets out a long breath as they extricate from the crowd:: These people are insane. I've never heard so many people talk so much but say so little. [19:29] * CPS3_Savant is now known as [CPS3_Savant] [19:29] *> ::eyes the Ji'sans with the same amount of suspicion he regarded them with the first day they arrived until they vanish into their quarters:: [19:29] (w) Hmm... ::eyes the tactical console...:: (m) ..... ::smacks self awake:: [19:29] * CPS1_Drexler is now known as [CPS1_Drexler] [19:29] TR1> ::steps into the corridor:: Tranya, I believe. Straight from the First Federation. The sugar content is... quite high. [19:29] *> ::heads down the corridor and off to his quarters to change:: [19:30] *> ::to no-one in particular:: I'm beginning to understand why Coronado diplomacy follows along the lines of 'shoot first, make friends later.' [19:30] TL> ::waits for the lift to arrive and then steps inside, moves to the back so others can file in and then keys in his destination:: ((Sardines in a can?)) [19:30] <[CPS3_Savant]> ::She kept her voice politely quiet as shre repiled:: They're politicians. That's what they do for a living. He who admits the least wins. [19:30] <[CPS2_Bentall]> ::watches Savant pull Ironside away from the crowd and grins knowing exactly what she was doing:: [19:30] *> ::makes her way to the nearest turbolift:: [19:30] E> ::continu to work on all those diagnostics he was suppose to complet a few days ago and haven't yet..:: [19:30] TL> ::enters the TL:: Bridge. [19:30] ::exhales from the Captains seat, having already been to the party and finding his tolerance for Hunters, Hounds and Pfhor extremly lacking..:: [19:30] <[LTSI_Brooks]> *> ::stands off to one side of the banquet hall, holding a PADD containing a bit of newly aquired data out in front of a Pfhor 'scientist':: [19:30] E> How's it going Sky? [19:30] <[CPS1_Drexler]> ::meets up with Ironside:: General, Savant. [19:31] <[CPS3_Savant]> ::she nodded her head at Drexler politely and offered him a smile:: [19:31] ::shakes her head after a minute or two:: eveing Prescot [19:31] *> ::smiles, then +taps+:: Canterbury to Sanchez, you've got watch duty outside the guest quarters. I'll be in the security office, so drop me a line if you need me. [19:31] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:31] ::arrives on the bridge and steps out of the turbolift - only to nearly run straight into Oswald:: [19:31] <[MGDC_Ironside]> ::mutters:: Remind me never to run for office. ::guides Savant to a table, where he quickly grabs a pitcher of water and pours a full glass, downing it in one or two gulps:: [19:31] *> ::to Canterbury:: They're all yours. And if any of them want a drink of water before their bedtime, please do hesitate to call me. [19:31] <[CPS2_Bentall]> ::wonders over to meet Ironside, Savant and now Drexler:: Fun party huh? [19:31] <[CPS1_Drexler]> Did your dress uniform still fit? [19:31] ::jumps a bit as Tal almost runs her down:: [19:31] ::looks at Tal:: hey ya [19:31] *> ::chuckles:: Fortunately, I'm pronouncing this sentence on someone else. I have some reports to manage. [19:32] ::smiles slightly and looks back at the near collision between Tal and Oswald:: Are you two alright? [19:32] <[MGDC_Ironside]> ::sets the glass back down on the table and undoes his collar, almost ripping it off as he gives himself some room:: ...almost. [19:32] <[CPS3_Savant]> ::she smirks and replies softly:: I think you're far too clever for that. ::Then louder:: Captain Bentall, [19:32] =.\ction= A Furious-class escort slips into orbit behind Coro, perhaps picking up some of her crew. [19:32] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:32] *> ::emerges moments later, in regular uniform, and finds a turbolift:: [19:32] TL> ::tries to pull back as a most unpleasant sound is heard next to him, but since there's really no room to go anywhere, winds up with more 'decorations' on his uniform:: ((Great. The perfect ending!)) [19:32] E> Catching back up my work.. been doing this for over 15hours, but I'm soo close to the end that I'm still working on it. How was the dinner? [19:32] ::takes a step back and allows a partial smile to cross her features:: Ms. Oswald. I had heard you were back aboard. ::glances the younger woman over:: Dressing a bit informally these days, I see, Commander. [19:33] <[CPS2_Bentall]> ::smiles at Savant and then at Ironside:: Before I forget again, congratulations on your promotion General. Can't think of a better man to earn such a position then you. [19:33] <[LTSI_Brooks]> ::shakes her head, flipping to another page of the data, and gesturing again, growing rather frustrated with the Pfhor's apparent lack of astrophysical understanding:: [19:33] E> ::smiles:: To stuffy for me. But ok I guess. [19:33] TL> Deck Nine... [19:33] *> ::smiles, nodding:: Have fun then Lieutenant. ::starts heading down the corridor towards the TL:: [19:33] E> ::nods:: [19:33] ::smiles at Prescot:: I'm fine... ::looks back to Tal and grins:: I'm not a commander anymore... [19:33] ::nods graciously at Prescot:: Yes, thank you, Colonel. [19:33] ma'am [19:33] <[CPS3_Savant]> ::Savant chuckled:: I think he's done far too many good things to be cursed with the responsibilities he's been saddled with. [19:33] ::Blinks at the sensors:: (w) Nothing unusual...I don't think ::rubs chin:: Nahh... [19:33] ::chuckles:: If you are not in the fleet anymore, then please, call me Velorna. We've known each other for too long to be so formal. [19:33] <[MGDC_Ironside]> ::nods a thanks to Bentall, but at this point has run out of replies, rubbing a hand over his scalp as he smirks at Savant:: [19:33] ::steps through the turbolift doors and onto the bridge:: [19:34] E> ::sees how tired he looks:: Sky you really should get some rest. [19:34] ::Stands up from the Captain's chair, still in dress uniform, placing a hand on his sword hilt:: Good then. Will you be taking over the bridge? [19:34] TL> ::waits for the others to filter out of the lift and then leans back, waiting to arrive at his destination:: [19:34] <[MGDC_Ironside]> Klingons insulting my honour, Camelynians complaining about treachery, and Boratis wanting to steal their technology, all in the space of three days... [19:34] <[CPS2_Bentall]> ::sits at the table and chuckles in turn:: True enough. The responsibilities now, what with the recent treaty negotiations, well, to be blunt I don't envy you. [19:34] *> ::patiently waits for the TL, as the number of people in the lifts coming back from the banquet are clogging the network up apparently:: [19:34] ::waves Prescot on with a nod of affirmation:: [19:34] ::smiles slight at Tal:: okay [19:34] <[CPS3_Savant]> Share out the work load, General. That's what we're here for. [19:34] E> Nope, things are going well at the moment, should be finished in a few hours. ::smile:: I might look tired, but I'm working more efficiently then I usualy.. or at least that's what a drone would say. ::smile: [19:35] E> Ok but don't over do it to much. [19:35] *> ::spots Sanchez coming down the hall, then smiles as he arrives:: Sorry about dropping this on you. I'll hand you an hour of my holodeck time. ::smiles again, then walks towards the turbolift, whistling:: [19:35] TL> ::squeezes her way into a mostly full turbolift car:: Deck 4. [19:35] =.\ction= A small group of white-winged Camelynian fighter craft arc up from the surface, passing pretty close to Coro and her escort as they make their way to a higher orbit. [19:35] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:35] <[CPS2_Bentall]> Savant's right General. We are a team after all. [19:35] <[MGDC_Ironside]> ::nods:: Good idea. Next Reor'sa milita commander to complain and threaten to take his batallion with him in protest, you can rig his shower to dispense salad dressing or something... [19:35] ::crosses to the other side of the bridge:: Commander Tal, are you aware there is an unauthorizes civilian scientist on the bridge? ::looks over at Oswald:: [19:35] <> [19:36] ::stiffles a small yawn before gesturing to the science console:: I was just going to see what sorta of data has been gathered recently... for my research... [19:36] E> ::nods:: That's not my idea. [19:36] *> ::steps out and heads for his kitchen to put his stuff away:: ((I got some great recipes to try out later at least. I just hope Maiko doesn't see me like this. What a mess.)) [19:36] <[CPS1_Drexler]> ::leans back a little:: [19:36] *> ::enters TL:: Deck 9, security office. [19:36] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:36] ::sticks her tongue out at Daren:: [19:36] E>::hands fly over the consol as normal never missing a beat:: [19:36] <[CPS3_Savant]> ::She grinned broadly:: Only say the word, and they'll rue the day that they crossed you. [19:36] <[LTSI_Brooks]> ::after a good ten minutes of aruging, finally capitulates to the Pfhor's insitance of refering to the new systems not as stars or planets, but as what the universal translator made out to be, "people":: [19:36] <[CPS2_Bentall]> ::chuckles:: [19:36] ::pulls off her dress jacket to reveal her red undertunic, tossing the jacket over one shoulder:: Indeed. Shall I notify security. [19:36] ? [19:36] ::Dances his fingers over the console...making sure to keep an eye on recent activity...:: [19:36] TL> ::waits for stops on apparently every floor as the turbolift car empties out to about halfway before it starts its trek back up the shaft:: [19:37] E> ::heads over to the ensign:: Ensign I have a project for you. [19:37] <[MGDC_Ironside]> ::grunts, and sits down roughly into a chair, looking much more comfortable than before:: [19:37] <[CPS2_Bentall]> ::glances at Drexler:: Hear anything from the Admiral? I'm sure he was more than happy to avoid this. [19:37] ::grins slightly at Tal:: No, I think we'll make an exception in this case. ::to Zunite:: How are those diplomatic quarters treating you, Ms. Oswald? [19:37] *> ::twiddles his fingers, glancing at the other occupants of the car with loose interest:: [19:37] ::raises an eyebrow at the Captain before shaking his head at the two of them with a slight chuckle, moving over to his console to lazily do a check:: [19:37] ::opens a small locker at the back of the bridge and tosses her dress jacket inside, pulling out a spare officer's vest:: [19:37] <[CPS1_Drexler]> ::glances around:: I guess you could say that, though the alternative wasn't too popular, either. [19:38] ::grins to Daren:: oh they're rather nice... I should have thought of doing this a long time ago... [19:38] <[CPS3_Savant]> ::Savant leaned against the table beside her, which creaked in protest at her weight:: I'm quite happy about tonight, all in all. I was worried that I wouldn't be able to control myself properly when confronted by the Pfhor face-to-face. [19:38] <[CPS2_Bentall]> ::frowns and then nods:: I keep forgetting about that. [19:38] ::slips on the vest and shuts the locker after replacing her rank pips and commbadge from the dress jacket:: [19:38] K> ::taps in his code and enters, makes his way to the counter and sets down the containers along with a PADD, then pops the containers in the washer and starts it running:: ((The way I look I should hop in there too, but I don't think Farley would appreciate it if I broke the machine.)) ::chuckles slightly:: [19:38] 9> ::steps out into the corridor and walks towards the security office:: [19:38] TL> ::sighs as it creeps back up, then finally hits deck 9:: Aw, heck with it. At this point I'd rather walk. ::squeezes her way out and heads onto the bridge, deciding she might as well report the Ji'sans are tucked in for the night:: [19:38] <[CPS2_Bentall]> ::looks at Savant and nods:: Nor I. I lost a number of good crew on Blackrazor when we went up against them. [19:39] <[MGDC_Ironside]> Indeed. It is rather...difficult when you have only encountered them in battle. [19:39] E> ::continues to work on his late stuff..:: [19:39] ::shakes her head at something for a moment and then looks over at the science station:: I should see what data I can get... [19:39] Indeed, Zunite, the engine room has hardly been the same since you left. I sometimes wonder how we manage to hold the ship together some days. ::allows a sisterly smile to cross her features:: [19:39] ::grins:: I decided to flag those quarters for your use. Since I wasn't exactly asked to have my ship participate in whatever it is you are supposed to be doing while here...I wanted to make your stay as comfortable as possible...::pauses:: [19:39] <[MGDC_Ironside]> ::pours himself another glass of water and sips on it, still finding it difficult to tell any particular Pfhor apart from the scores he's probably killed:: [19:39] <[CPS2_Bentall]> What's this I hear about your daughter being back aboard Coro General? Is it true? [19:39] And...how long is your stay? ::Grins:: [19:40] (w) Not bad at all... ::presses a few buttons:: [19:40] ::heads onto the bridge, still in her dress uniform, and casually saunters over to the helm, checking up on their status:: [19:40] K> ::grabs a towel and tries to clean himself up a little before picking up his PADD and heading out once more:: [19:40] ::smiles slightly at Tal:: I hear the ship is... ummm.... completely repaired currently... [19:40] <[MGDC_Ironside]> ::doesn't seem to hear Bentall for a moment, then looks over in his direction and nods:: Yes. As a civilian scientist working on theoretical propulsion techniques using fold drive technology. [19:40] ::nods:: That's correct. [19:40] Spec/2 Dunlop> CB2> +taps+ Cargo Bay 2 to Engineering. [19:40] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:40] <[CPS3_Savant]> ::She nodded once:: It's uncomfortable. I only hope that I never meet the one who was responsible for instigating the virus which corrupted me for so long back then. [19:41] ::shrugs at Daren:: till I finish my research... probably ::collapses:: [19:41] E> +taps+ Go ahead CB2 [19:41] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:41] S> ::steps in, noticing Chief Yurilova sitting at the desk. He gives her a short look, saying nothing, before she gets up, shrugging slightly, and returns to the wall console:: [19:41] <[LTSI_Brooks]> ::lowers the PADD as the Pfhor has dropped into a dissertation on how it is obvious that the conquered systems have fallen into complete chaos by now:: [19:41] ::raises an eyebrow and moves quickly to catch Oswald:: [19:41] <[CPS2_Bentall]> ::nods:: Well, I look forward to seeing her again. I miss our.... conversations. ::smiles slightly:: [19:41] +taps+ Tal to sickbay! Medical emergency! [19:41] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:41] Spec/2 Dunlop> CB2> +taps+ Commander, we've unpacked the last of the crates and storage units brought aboard by Professor Oswald. ::pauses:: Where should we put it? [19:41] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:41] ::steps closer to Oswald:: What in the hell fire? [19:42] ::glances at Oswald's unmoving form:: She does not look well, sir. [19:42] ::peers towards Tal and Daren when she hears the emergency call and wonders what's up:: [19:42] E> +taps+ ::stunned a little bit:: Oswald did you say? [19:42] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:43] <[MGDC_Ironside]> ::finishes his second glass of water and glances between the flag officers:: I don't see any pressing reason to stick around, do you? [19:43] *> ::walks along, headed for the lift again, and steps inside, glad to see that things have calmed down:: [19:43] ::glances over at the helm/ops board:: Transport two to sickbay. [19:43] =.\ction= A medical team arrives on the Bridge. Two get Oswald onto an antigrav stretcher while the third, an intern, hovers over her with a medical tricorder. [19:43] <[CPS3_Savant]> none at all. I think it's time to head home. [19:43] Commander, lay her down... [19:43] ::gestures Tal in the direction of the medical team that has just arrived on the bridge:: [19:43] <[CPS2_Bentall]> ::looks around:: Not really. I guess we should get back to the Admiral. [19:43] E>::wonders what he can do today besides tapp the consol to death:: [19:43] ::nods in affirmation at D'Rall:: [19:43] <[CPS1_Drexler]> ::nods:: We should be going. [19:44] Spec/2 Dunlop> CB2> +taps+ Yes, Commander. Columbia University, Theoretical Engineering department, Professor Z. Oswald. Sir, some of these crates are humming... where did you say you wanted them? [19:44] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:44] ::turns to one of the medics:: What's wrong with her? [19:44] ::blinks:: (w) Wonder what happened... [19:44] <[MGDC_Ironside]> ::nods in agreement and rises from the table, his sword clacking against the chair as he does so:: [19:44] TL> Crewman's quarters. ((So I can get out of this uniform.)) [19:44] <[CPS2_Bentall]> ::rises and waits to follow everyone else out:: [19:44] ::blinks as the medical team comes in:: Will she be alright? [19:45] Intern> ::frowns while scanning Oswald:: Looks like a drop in blood pressure, but I'm getting some odd readings. Let's get her below. [19:45] Medic> Ma'am, she seems to be suffering from an accute case of anemia. And... ::gasps:: [19:45] ::pats Cadet Tornello on the shoulder at the helm and wanders over to see what the big deal is:: [19:45] <> [19:45] E> ::heard the same as farley, though since he's some distance away barely understood and get back to work..:: [19:45] <[CPS3_Savant]> ::Savant stood up as well, straightening her uniform... she frowned at the garment:: I don't know how you people can stand these things. [19:45] And what? [19:45] E> +taps+ Bring the crates to the engineering area storage area and her belongs to the VIP rooms. [19:45] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:45] * Tlaloco (CRen_Tlalo@pcp08806646pcs.bayville.nj.comcast.net) has left #uss-coronado [19:46] <[CPS2_Bentall]> ::chuckles:: In all honesty Savant, we don't. But it's duty and we do what we must. [19:46] <[CPS1_Drexler]> :::shrugs:: I've never had a problem with them. [19:46] ::looks down at Oswald, surprised:: When did she come back onboard? [19:46] <[MGDC_Ironside]> ::mutters:: Better than the dresses...::realizes he's probably dating himself with that comment:: [19:46] <[CPS3_Savant]> ::she muttered somewhat sidelong:: you seem to enjoy it, to tell the truth. I don't see many of you running around naked in your spare time. [19:46] S> ::slides out the fingerboard at the workstation and begins typing in a report:: [19:46] Medic> ::snaps the tricorder shut and starts to push the gurney out:: Looks like she might be pregnant, sirs. [19:46] Oh, wait, now I remember. She was at the picnic. ::Frowns, realizing she really must be that tired to have forgotten:: [19:46] Spec/2 Dunlop> CB2> +taps+ Ummm... very well, Commander. We'll have it up there presently. ::mutters:: ...ifitdoesn'texplode... [19:46] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:46] <[CPS2_Bentall]> ::smirks:: Dresses General? Somthing you not telling us? [19:47] *> ::walks to his quarters and slips inside, quickly removes his uniform and takes of his pips and combadge:: [19:47] ... The General will love that one. [19:47] ::nods as they move Oswald on:: Keep me informed. I can't exactly explain to Reorsa that their civilian research scientist dropped dead nearly immediately after setting foot back on my ship and expect them to be happy with that... [19:47] <[MGDC_Ironside]> ::harrumphs:: Let's just say that Starfleet Dress Uniforms have a checkered past. [19:47] *OFf [19:47] <[LTSI_Brooks]> ::tries to stear the conversation towards the method the Pfhor use for expanding their borders, given their unusual propulsion methods:: [19:47] <[CPS2_Bentall]> ::chuckles:: I bet. ::continues onward:: [19:47] =.\ction= The turbolift doors snap shut and close off any repliess from the bridge crew as the medics rush Oswald up three decks to sickbay. [19:48] ::stares blankly at the turbolift doors:: Pregnant... [19:48] <[MGDC_Ironside]> ::reaches the landing pad and glances up into the night sky as he walks across it to Kelaka:: [19:49] ::arches eyebrow:: Guess she had a bit of fun in civilian life. ::grin:: [19:49] <[CPS2_Bentall]> ::reaches Kelaka behind the general and waits for him to board:: [19:49] <[CPS3_Savant]> Shall I fly? [19:49] ::blinks at the doors:: Colonel Prescot, notify the general at once. [19:49] ::yawns and turns back to the tactical console:: (w) Nothing new here... [19:49] <[MGDC_Ironside]> ::punches in the boarding code and opens the hatch, glancing at Drexler in response to Savant's query:: [19:49] Q> ::tosses his uniform in the cleaner, sets it carefully and then turns it on before heading for the shower:: ((Man. I'll have to clean and shine those boots again! Good thing I have another pair.)) [19:50] ::looks at the Commander for a moment:: Yes of course.. +com+ Colonel Prescot to General Ironside [19:50] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:50] <[CPS2_Bentall]> Ride will be much smoother if she flies. [19:50] S> (m) The only problem with work is the work. ::continues typing, ignoring a slight snicker coming from across the room:: [19:50] <[CPS1_Drexler]> By all means. [19:50] ::glances at Daren, her face suddenly devoid of the joy that was there only minutes ago:: Pregnant.... [19:50] <[MGDC_Ironside]> ::pulls himself up into Kelaka, grabs his communicator off his uniform, and crushes it into pieces in his hand after it beeps, wondering if he's going to get any time to relax this evening:: [19:50] ::yawns, turning to Tal and Daren:: Sirs, if I may...? [19:50] <[CPS3_Savant]> K> ::Savant boarded KElaka as the doors opened, and the craft began to power itself up for flight on its own:: [19:51] <[CPS2_Bentall]> That might have been important General. Sure you want to ignore it? [19:51] <[CPS3_Savant]> +taps+ Savant to Prescot. Sir, the General's very tired. I'm keeping a close monitor on things and if it turns out to be serious, I'll let him know. [19:51] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:51] <[CPS1_Drexler]> K> ::takes a seat:: [19:51] <[CPS2_Bentall]> K> ::takes a seat and leans back:: [19:51] <[CPS3_Savant]> K> I'll filter your calls, General. ::She smirked:: [19:51] <[MGDC_Ironside]> K> ::tosses the remnants of the communicator into the replicator for recycling and heads into the back compartment without answering:: [19:52] Pregnant? Well, she's not as ugly as you are Commander. Anything is possible. ::grins:: [19:52] ::shakes her head:: Commodore, permission to head to sickbay and check on Ms. Oswald's condition. [19:52] ::Hears a beep and looks intently at the console...turns to Tal:: Commander, sensors picking up several subspace rifts forming on the edge of the system.... [19:52] ::nods:: Granted. [19:52] Q> ::takes a quick shower and then dons a fresh uniform, shiny boots, and makes sure all is in order before glancing at his chrono and heading out the door:: ((4 minutes to get to the bridge.)) [19:52] ::nods:: +taps+ Thank you Savant. I do not believe Ms Oswalds case is serious [19:52] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:52] <[CPS2_Bentall]> K> ::mutters to Drexler:: Think he may need some shore leave before he begins his new duties Captain. Just my opinion though. [19:52] E> ::finish almost everything, though seeing the pile of padd he chose to take then to the CEO first.. he approched the CEO office with those padd in hands:: [19:52] =.\ction= The holographic tank picks it up a moment later: four extra-large spatial rifts form beyond the second gas giant. [19:52] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:52] S> ::pauses for a moment:: +taps+ Canterbury to Armoury. [19:52] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:52] ::looks back and forth between the Commander and Commodore:: [19:53] <[CPS3_Savant]> K> ::Savant sat down in the pilot's seat, but turned it to face the others, with her bakc to the window as the airlock closed and the ship began to lift off:: [19:53] ::glances at the holotank:: Sickbay will have to wait... [19:53] <[CPS3_Savant]> K> Sirs.... we're reading four very large rifts forming around the gas giant. [19:53] Tactical Anaylsis...::moves to the holotank:: is it the Xur? [19:53] ::looks over at the holotank:: Rifts forming. ::moves over to his console and begins to plug in the data to see if it matches any rifts that they have seen before form Pfhor, Apori, or Xur:: [19:53] =.\ction= Xurian fighters begin streaming out of the rifts, and a moment, the arms of three carriers... and then something else from the fourth rift. [19:53] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:53] +taps+ Sickbay, from Tal. Keep me posted of Ms. Oswald's condition. Bridge out. [19:53] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:54] Yellow alert! [19:54] <[CPS2_Bentall]> K> ::sits up and glances at the sensor readings from over Savant's shoulder:: Damn it... The Xur are back. [19:54] =.\ction= The automatic alert warning sounds as Coronado's alert status changes to yellow . [19:54] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:54] Xur fighters inbound!! [19:54] TL> ::steps into the lift once again:: Bridge! [19:54] <[MGDC_Ironside]> K> ::reappears from the back room and enters the cockpit in more comfortable casual attire, taking a seat as Xanadu climbs to orbit:: Of course there are... ::mutters:: [19:54] <[CPS1_Drexler]> ::glances at Bentall:: Who? [19:54] ::thoughts of making her report or heading off duty leave her head as she makes her way to the helm and relieves the cadet stationed there:: [19:54] <[CPS3_Savant]> K> ::Savant turned about and faced the console, getting serious:: Strap in, sirs. This is going to be bumpy. [19:54] Helm, break orbit. [19:54] ::bits his lip:: Reading Several Xurian Fighter Craft's Approaching Commander.... accompanied by three carries... [19:54] =Description= The new object is smaller than a Xurian carrier, but retains the four-armed starfish configuration of their larger ships and fighters. A little bigger than Coro, it is apparently towing something. [19:54] E> ::hears the yellow:: Move it people [19:54] <[CPS2_Bentall]> ::shoots a meaningful glance at the General to indicate who he meant to Drexler:: [19:54] Operations, notify Xanadu Command. [19:54] ::brings his fighters up to combat status and to prepare launch on his mark:: [19:55] E> ::glace at the Yellow alert:: Cmdr, I didn't mean to drop you more work, but those are my late report, with your permission I'd like to deposite them on your desk first. [19:55] Aye sir, breaking orbit at best speed. ::engages impulse engines and peels out of orbit:: [19:55] =.\ction= With a chirping sound from the Helm console, Coronado's impulse engines engage... [19:55] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:55] <[CPS1_Drexler]> ::glances at Ironside quickly, then back at Bentall and shrugs, but stays quiet, waiting until later to explain himself:: [19:55] <[MGDC_Ironside]> K> ::grunts and grabs the harness, buckling into the seat:: [19:55] <[LTSI_Brooks]> ::sighs internally, as the shift in the conversation has seemed to put the Pfhor back on guard, and he is suddenly very uncomfortable with sharing information:: [19:55] <[CPS2_Bentall]> ::nods and turns his attention back to the situation at hand:: [19:55] <[CPS3_Savant]> +taps+ Captain Savant to Admiral Kor. We've got incoming Xur from the second gas giant, looks like they're establishing a staging area to bring in.. well, something. [19:55] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:55] E>:: rewires his consol for fun:: [19:55] =.\ction= Down in Engineering, the slipstream core goes dark and dies. [19:55] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:55] cptc_Ericsson> A> +taps+ Go ahead, sir. ::breathes in as he hears the yellow alert notification:: [19:55] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:55] <[CPS1_Drexler]> K> Best speed to Xanadu, Savant. [19:55] ::slides into her seat casually, pulling up status reports on her board:: [19:55] ::Plays with the console more:: Err...And something...else...a fourth vessel of some sort.... that has yet been recognized by the computers.... [19:55] =.\ction= A few seconds later, the warp core follows suit. [19:55] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:55] <[CPS3_Savant]> K> ::Savant waited only a moment after everyone was strapped in before kicking the engines to maximum, forcing Kelaka into a high burn:: [19:56] E> Sky, you've been up to long drop what you need and get some rest! [19:56] ::glances around the bridge as main power flickers:: [19:56] ::narrows his eyes at the fourth rift:: Magnify and enhance...can you idenfity that object? [19:56] ::curses:: Captain, we just lost warp and slipstream... [19:56] E> ::rush into the CEO office, deposite the padds and get back into main engineering...:: Can't, you need my help here more then ever.. [19:56] We're losing Main power Captain.. [19:56] ::looks around:: (w) I didn't do it... [19:56] +taps+ Engineering, status report! [19:56] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:56] ::steps onto the bridge and heads to his station, muttering:: Looks like I got her just in time for the party... [19:56] ::turns, surpised:: [19:56] E> ::notices everything start dropping off:: What the hell! ::runs to the consol:: [19:56] <[MGDC_Ironside]> K> ::arches an eyebrow as Kelaka's internal lighting and the control panels begin to flicker:: [19:56] SB>:;regains consciousness as the ship loses main power:: ugh... this is not my day... [19:57] <[CPS2_Bentall]> K> ::blinks:: I hope this is nothing, my engineering skills are a tad rusty. [19:57] <[CPS3_Savant]> K> ::Savant's android freezes still for a few seconds and goes through a few convulsions as the power systems inside her artificial body go haywire:: [19:57] X4> +com+ Thank you, Captain. All group ships, combat readiness, prepare for deployment orders. Vanguard, Blackrazor, take point, stand by false matter torpedoes. Furious wings FR-3, FR-5, FR-9, cover them. Savant, where's the rest of the Whitestone staff? [19:57] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:57] E> +taps+ Unknown sir, warp and slipstream are down! [19:57] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:57] SB>::sits up, glaring down one of the nurses who tries to stop her:: [19:57] ::runs her fingers over her console and grimaces:: +taps+ Can you get them back online? [19:57] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:57] Open a channel to the Interceptors... [19:57] <[CPS1_Drexler]> K> ::notices Savant:: OK, I'm taking over helm controls. ::sets up the console:: [19:57] S> +taps+ There's a report here about an accident. Why wasn't I informed personally? ::watches the main power flicker:: ...What the... I'll get back to you. [19:57] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:57] =.\ction= Without the antimatter reactor, a number of Coro's systems drop out before auxillary power comes up. [19:57] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:58] <[CPS3_Savant]> X4> ::Savant in Xanadu was far better off than the was on Kelaka:: They're en route in Kelaka, but it may take awhile to arrive. We're suffering major power failiures across the fleet. [19:58] E> Ensign where are my systems?!? [19:58] E> ::tries to help the way he can:: [19:58] E> ::starts running diagnotics:: [19:58] ::Smacks his console:: Crap, now how am I supposed to do my job? ::whacks it and sighs:: [19:58] <[MGDC_Ironside]> K> ::taps experimentally on the control panel beside him:: We've lost main power, switching to auxilliaries. [19:58] <[CPS3_Savant]> K> ::Savant mutters as she quickly reasserts her drivers:: I'm all right, I'm on batteries. Take the guns, Sieven. This is going to get freaky, ladies and gentlemen, we're going to high relativistic. [19:58] We've just lost shields and phasers. Life support is on minimum. Gravitational systems... ::checks her console:: ...stable for the moment. [19:59] SB>::gets off the biobed, steadies herself on her feet and still not feeling quite 100% besides what the doctors gave her, heads out of sickbay:: [19:59] =.\ction= Ship's condition is currently: Yellow Alert . [19:59] <[CPS2_Bentall]> K> Do we have have enough reserve power to get back to Xanadu? [19:59] Find out what's causing this disrpution...are others experiencing it as well? [19:59] E> ::see that offensive system are going down... :: I'll shut down all offesive system to help you out into reinitializing main power..::do so..:: [19:59] <[CPS3_Savant]> X4> It's a magnified Apori rift-engine effect. Deadening warp, tempora-spatial and slipstream point-effects. [19:59] Vanguard> +com+ Whitestone, Vanguard. We have lost transwarp and warp capability. We are impulse only, repeat, impulse only. We're dead in the water over here. [19:59] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:59] ::works the ops slave on her console to prioritize what resources they have left:: [20:00] E> Where is the problem in the first place? [20:00] <[CPS3_Savant]> K> Fusion reactors are still running hot. We'll be okay. [20:00] *>::finds a jefferies tube hatch, vaguely noting that the one in sickbay was probably the closest and starts heading down to engineering;; [20:00] ::looks at his console and then glances around the bridge:: Power's out? ::looks out the viewport:: [20:00] <[CPS1_Drexler]> K> Nothing too severe, Savant. [20:00] S> +com+ Canterbury to all off-duty security staff. Stand by for active duty if necessary. [20:00] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:00] <[CPS3_Savant]> K> The Xur have a spatial point effect dampener of some sort. It's that smaller vessel. [20:00] ::throttles the impulse engines back to one-eight propulsive power to try to help increase power availability from them:: [20:00] <[CPS2_Bentall]> K> ::nods:: Good cause I think we're going to need it. [20:00] =.\ction= A Pfhor warship -- probably Masada -- breaks orbit, heading for the Xur formation. [20:00] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:00] +com+ Coronado acknowledges, Vanguard. We're in the same boat. If you come up with a solution, please let us know. Coronado out. [20:00] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:00] <[MGDC_Ironside]> K> Are Pfhor vessels affected? [20:01] Pfhor warship moving away towards the Xur [20:01] E> ::looks over his consol:: [20:01] Tactical, scan all vessels. Who is not affected at this moment? [20:01] <[CPS3_Savant]> K> Yes, Sir. Their rift engines are inoperable. [20:01] E> Chief we have a power drain [20:01] E> Sky do you remeber when this same type of problem happened before? [20:01] ::shakes his head:: What information do we have on that thing being towed out there? [20:01] =.\ction= Most of the Defender ships break orbit, but it's clear that none of them are warp-capable at the moment. [20:01] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:02] ::stands and moves to the unoccupied science station:: One damn minute, Commodore. [20:02] =.\ction= The Xur, meanwhile, begin establishing their perimeter outside the orbit of the second gas giant, the formation blooming like a flower. [20:02] <[CPS3_Savant]> K> ::Savant pushed Kelaka into th top of her speed bracket, and even a touch beyond, keeping a close eye on Kelaka's integrity:: [20:02] <[CPS1_Drexler]> K> ::watches the tactical display:: Why do they just toy with us? Why don't they simply overwhelm us? [20:02] E> ::thinks and remember about a old place where warp travel can't be done and try to see if something like it is in fault..:: Cause it be that this part of space, no matter how small it is, cannot support warp nor slipstream power generator.. Like those place in the Alpha quadrant where a warp bubble wasn't posible due to damage through subspace? [20:02] ::taps her fingers across the science console, focusing Coronado's sensors on the object being towed by the Xur:: [20:02] <[CPS1_Drexler]> K> With this technology, they have to be able to deal serious damage. [20:03] ::observing the holotank:: I don't like the look of this at ALL. [20:03] E>::comes out of Jeffries tube into main engineering and looks around:: [20:03] <[CPS3_Savant]> +taps+ Savant to Coronado. The smaller Xur capital ship is generating a spatial point-effect deadening generator of some sort. It's halted our ability to alter subspace or slipstream. [20:03] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:03] X4> +com+ Captain Savant, Flag. [20:03] <[CPS2_Bentall]> K> Is it me or do the Xur show up to test us, go away modfy their tech and then retest us? Cause if we manage to get out of this one and they come back..... We need to stop them permanently. [20:03] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:03] E> ::hmms to himself and looks at the newcomer:: [20:03] <[CPS3_Savant]> X4> ::Savant's hologram was still in the CIC chamber on Xanadu:: Sir? [20:03] E> You remeber the Apori rift engines? They wouldn't alow the warp of slipstream drives to work [20:03] E>::mutters something about hoping the captian doesn't mind;: [20:03] ::glances up from her console as Savant's report comes in:: Or, you know, Savant could do our jobs for us. [20:03] E> ::do remember:: yeah, thinking about that happening? [20:04] <[MGDC_Ironside]> X4> ::nods:: Perhaps they are waiting to ascertain how well their new strategy is performing. [20:04] X4> ::turns around:: Good. I need you to talk to Alicia. Can Xanadu translate? We can put a fleet into Xanadu and from there, into the Xur formation and kill that... whatever it is before the Xur can bring in the rest of their group. [20:04] <[CPS1_Drexler]> K> ::nods slowly:: It feels like we aren't being attacked anymore. It feels more menacing than that, more subtle. [20:04] +taps+ Coronado acknowledges, Savant. Out. [20:04] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:04] =.\ction= Ship's condition is currently: Yellow Alert . [20:04] E> ::to the newcomer:: Ma'am you cant be in here [20:04] E> +taps+ farley to bridge [20:04] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:04] <[MGDC_Ironside]> X4> ::nods:: I do not believe our destruction is a primary goal of the Xur. [20:04] +taps+ Bridge. Go, Farley. [20:04] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:04] ::just sits there watching as there's really nothing for him to do right now:: [20:04] <[CPS3_Savant]> X4> I'll do what I can. If Xanadu can translate, it can't go far... fortunately, it's not that far to go. [20:04] ::turns to Saengjohtol:: Raise the Pfhor destroyer...ask them to target the object being towed and destroy it. [20:04]