[19:02] OK, let's get rolling. :) [19:02] * Jester is now known as RAGC_LoraKor [19:02] Back [19:03] Captain, whenever you're ready. [19:03] LCARS, let's muster mister! ;) [19:03] * CoroLCARS =/\= CMCO_Daren has called: ATTENTION ON DECK =/\= [19:03] * 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!' [19:03] * CoroLCARS sets mode: +m [19:03] * CRXO_Tal snaps to attention. [19:03] Er, Commodore, even. ::slaps own wrist:: [19:03] ::attn:: [19:03] ::Attn:: [19:03] ::attn:: [19:03] ::Attn:: [19:03] ::attn:: [19:03] ::ATTN:: [19:03] ::attn:: [19:03] ::attn:: [19:03] ::attn:: [19:03] ::attn:: [19:03] ::Attn:: [19:03] * Savant is now known as CPS3_Savant [19:03] * Brad is now known as CPS1_Drexler [19:03] ::leans against a bulkhead:: [19:03] ::attn:: [19:03] ::attn:: [19:04] ::attn:: [19:04] Welcome, everyone! :) Tonight wraps up this little arc, then we dive head first into the Coronado-ending episodes... after... [19:04] ...next week's April Fool's Day sim. :) [19:04] ...the April Fool's Day sim ;) [19:05] For those who haven't been on Coro for years and years, every year, we have a little celebratory April Fool's Day sim... where we play our characters, but everything is just a little (or a lot) off. As is the tradition, the exact "off-ness" won't be announced until next week, but be prepared to have a little off-kilter fun. ;) [19:06] For this week, though, a fairly serious situation all the way around and I'm sure you've spent your week trying to decide how to get the ship out of it so that we all survive to reach AFD. ;) [19:06] Here's the briefing, essentially unchanged from last week: [19:06] =Sim Briefing!= Please type "ack" after you've read it... [19:06] Stardate 240403.22: "Uninvited Guests", Part 3, by Jester. [19:06] SUMMARY: Soon, you will possess the ability to amaze your friends! Or set yourself on fire. [19:06] 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. [19:06] 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. [19:06] 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... [19:06] Briefing complete. [19:06] * CRXO_Tal acknowledges with a crisp salute. [19:06] ack [19:06] ack [19:06] ack [19:06] ack [19:06] ack [19:06] ack [19:06] ack [19:06] ackety ack [19:06] bah [19:06] ack [19:06] ack [19:06] ack [19:07] ack [19:07] I'd like to welcome 2nd Lieutenant Savin Frazier, who is (re-)joining us this week. :) [19:07] Those of extremely long memory might remember him as Stefan Bjornson, who was a Coronado tactical officer for a bit a couple of years back. [19:08] welcome back ^_^ [19:08] These days, he goes by the IRC nick Styx, so welcome back. :) [19:08] I think I recall, yes. Welcome back. ::smiles:: [19:08] ::is a newbie, but smiles in welcome anyway:: [19:09] Thanks for the great welcome, I also only go by this nick because Someone has already regged Stefan.. ::attn:: [19:09] ::nods to him and smile before returning to attn:: [19:09] So, to briefly recap our tactical situation. [19:09] In orbit of Ahnto, Vanguard, Churchill, and one Defiant- class ship, plus the Pfhor ship, plus a small group of fighters. They're about 20 minutes away from Xanadu at impulse, but Vanguard in particular can duplicate what Coro did (since you weren't good enough to share the details). ;) [19:10] Outside of Xanadu, most of the remaining Defender craft, except for Coronado. The key ships in that group are Vanquish, Blackrazor, and Destiny, plus most of our Furious class escorts and fighters of all types. [19:10] Fighting them, the lead elements of the Xurian heavy fighter group. [19:10] Inside Xanadu, Coronado, two flights of Spectres, Kelaka, and these four new fighters, whoever they are. [19:10] And finally, outside the orbit of Torias (the gas giant that Ahnto orbits), the main Xur carrier fleet. In our experience, Xur carriers only fight defensively if attacked. Otherwise, they just launch wave after wave of fighters. [19:11] In the middle of that formation, whatever is preventing the warp-, slipstream-, and transwarp-capable ships among the Defenders from using their main power systems, and what is preventing the Apori and Pfhor craft from rifting in or out of the area. [19:11] Why yes, tonight is a chaotic battle sim, probably one of Coro's last before-- ::shuts up:: [19:11] Any questions? [19:11] ::raises:: [19:11] :;raises her hand:: [19:11] Commander Farley? [19:11] * CPS3_Savant (~mouse@h68-148-43-205.ed.shawcable.net) Quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) [19:12] What happened bad to our systems after that warp jump with only 30% power? [19:13] A big brown out, followed by a big power surge. Things are basically operational (minus warp and slipstream, which are still down), but the Bridge is gonna need some miracle to get main power back up and operational. [19:13] I tihnk it will come last to them after that stunt! [19:13] Ms. Oswald? [19:13] can I blow the ship up tonight? [19:13] ::rolls her eyes:: Civilians. [19:13] Don't know. Commodore Daren, do you mind if this civilian blows up your ship? [19:14] He's thinking about it, apparently. While he does, any other questions? [19:14] I mind. I might want to command her some day. [19:15] ::raises:: [19:15] Yeah. And I'll be your XO. ::Smirks:: [19:15] ::grins:: Not at all, sir [19:15] Yes, and I should mention that the word "garotte" and the word "crapper" came up in reference to Commodore Daren, specific to Commander Tal's plans. [19:15] Commander Tal? [19:15] Actually, I do have a question: how long after last sim are we picking up? [19:15] Few minutes at most. [19:15] ::nods:: [19:15] ::raises:: [19:15] Commander D'rall? [19:16] In those few minutes at most, was any general battle strategy relayed? [19:16] Yep, by Lora Kor: defensive formations around Xanadu and the big Pfhor ships, and try to keep the energy-sphere-firing fighters out of range of these big unshielded targets. [19:17] Any other question [19:17] s? [19:18] I'll take that as a no. :) Let's sim! [19:18] =.\= =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= SIM RESUME =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= =.\= [19:18] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:18] ::reaches to the top of the console and calls up the anti- Flea evasive patterns:: [19:18] E> ::gets teams going to the areas needed except the bridge since they got us in this position!:: [19:18] SB>::in his spectre, ready for launch:: [19:19] ::frowns, looking around the bridge:: Commander Tal...get on Engineering's ass...get me the ship back. [19:19] =.\ction= Battle is joined between the fighter groups outside Xanadu. [19:19] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:19] ::stares at his console, waiting for it to turn on again:: [19:19] ::turns to an external monitor, getting a read on the battle outside:: [19:19] E> ::continu at trying to give some weapons to the bridge to defend the ship but with this power available, he can't do much:: [19:19] SB>+taps+ Alpha to Prescot, we're at your command sir. [19:19] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:19] *>::works with a repaiir team at some undisclosed location:: [19:20] X4> ::gets busy directing the fighter maneuver groups to plug the gaps near the First Chamber entrance:: [19:20] ::nods as she bends over the science console:: I've been riding their ass about this for the past 10 minutes, Captain. [19:20] +taps+ Prepare to defend the enterance to Xanadu Lieutenant. Thats going to be your job with us [19:20] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:20] E> Sky scrap the weapons for now we'll need that power elsewhere. [19:20] +taps+ Aye sir. [19:20] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:20] X4> ::is busy barking orders into a comm channel, getting ground forces organized at strategic locations in the three habitable chambers:: [19:20] ::sweat beads pour down his face, grabbing a wad of hair as he shivers:: Wh....at d.... [19:20] X4> ::watches the foreign fighters closely, waiting for them to do something more than fly in a straight line out of Xanadu:: [19:20] ::pulls a string from his pocket and strats playing with it:: [19:21] +taps+ Chief Engineer, from bridge. I need as much power as you can give me to weapons and shields. [19:21] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:21] E> Teams one and two Lets go we need a miracle and we need one fast afterall we are the miracle workers [19:21] ::keeps her eyes peeled on the flight sensors, ready to radically adjust course should something show up:: [19:21] E> ::nods and cut all weapons down:: Power to weapons is now available. [19:21] E> +taps+ Bridge you can have either or not both! [19:21] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:21] ::turns to Tal, hearing the comm, and grins slightly:: [19:22] ::then turns back to the monitor:: [19:22] +taps+ Not good enough, Mr. Farley. Now pull some technobabble out of your ass and fix my ship or make room for someone who can. Bridge out. [19:22] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:22] ::smacks the panel and stands up looking around...:: (w) I...can't do this... ::pulls hand down and balls fist:: [19:22] X4> ::between orders:: Commodore Drexler, take charge of the capital ships outside Xanadu. Get a perimeter set up. [19:22] E> +taps+ Maybe you shouldn't pull stupid stunts next time and break "my" ship! [19:22] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:22] ::smirks, glad for once that the Wrath of Tal is not on her:: [19:22] ::looks at Tal and grins, then makes a Jacob's ladder:: [19:23] SB>Dex>::slams his head on the back of the chair:: Hey sir, are we in attack or defend mode this time around? [19:23] ::gets ready with the ECM and sets his Companys to ready to move at moments notice:: [19:23] ::ignores the insubordinate engineer and glances over at tactical:: Ensign, status report. [19:23] E> Sky what can you do for me? [19:23] X4> ::glances at the admiral, then nods and gets to work on the perimeter:: [19:23] X4> Savant, contact Coronado. Find out what came out of those fighters. [19:23] S> ::watches the red alert pulse ominously on the walls as he finishes securing his phaser and heads towards the exit. Just before leaving, he turns to Chief Yurilova and says:: Bring the patrols to active status as usual and await any intruder alert -- not that it's bloody likely, but you never know. ::smiles slightly as he steps out:: [19:23] SB>::to Dex:: Defend, the entrance of the Xanadu. That is whenever we launch of course. [19:23] ::continues to hold position, on standby:: [19:23] E> ::tries to help repair team coordination from his position:: Do. As long as this anti warp/slipstream/main power thing is up, I can't do much unfortunatly. [19:24] << Yellow Alert! >> [19:24] =.\ction= The automatic alert warning sounds as Coronado's alert status changes to yellow . [19:24] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:24] =.\ction= For the moment, the agile fighters are staying out of the way of the Xurian fighter weapons. No energy spheres have been launched as yet. [19:24] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:24] ::sends out the orders to Somansky and Bravo flight to launch at once:: [19:24] ::glances at the view of Alexandria on the main Holotank:: [19:24] X4> ::nods to himself in satisfaction as the Marines deploy - several of the portable heavy phaser emplacements and their respective shielding arrays set up at locations with Xanadu giving them excellent fire coverage at both the opening to the first and third chambers:: [19:25] E> How much power are we getting from the core? [19:25] SB>::sees the orders:: +taps+ Alpha flight, lets launch. [19:25] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:25] E>::finds the locations of several conduit outages:: [19:25] ::grimaces and glares at the ensign:: Tactical, report. [19:25] X4> ::glances over at an officer:: Let's keep track of Tuberider's status. Every five minutes, or as soon as they report any changes. ::looks back to the console, arranging the perimeter:: [19:25] E> +taps+ Gannsen from Farley [19:25] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:26] +taps+ Canterbury to the bridge. [19:26] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:26] E> With the dampening fields that take nearly ... 40 % of it.. we are getting less then 55% from the full core capacity. [19:26] TB>::takes Alpha flight out and into a position as to protect the entrace to Xanadu:: [19:26] 9> ::looks down:: +taps+ Understood. [19:26] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:26] * L2SL_Somansky is now known as [L2SL_Somansky] [19:27] X4> ::glances at Ironside:: Deploying around the Alexandria fighters? [19:27] ::Stares at the XO...unable to move:: [19:27] X4> ::follows the process as the phaser cannons are linked in with Xanadu's point defence turrets already in place:: Admiral, with the current defences in place, the Xur will have to mount a formidable attack indeed to penetrate into the second chamber unscathed. [19:27] ::taps rapidly on her console:: You're relieved, Ensign. Colonel Prescot, cover tactical operations until Mr. Canterbury arrives, please. [19:28] ::casts her worrying eye over her board, feeling this isn't a good time to be playing musical chairs on the bridge:: [19:28] * L2SL_Frazier is now known as [L2SL_Frazier] [19:28] X4> ::offhand, focused on the console:: If they even bother with the main entrance. [19:28] ::steps into the Bridge at the mention of the word "please":: [19:28] X4> Very well, General, thank you. I need every fighter you can deploy outside the asteroid. [19:28] ::notices the silence from Tactical, and steps to the rear of the bridge, turning to Tal:: What's going on here? [19:28] ::raises an eyebrow at the Commander and moves voer to Tactical, staring at the console:: [19:28] ::Blinks lightly...looks around pulling on his slacks...his face tensing as the veins begin to show themselves:: [19:28] X4> ::pauses:: ...very well. [19:28] E> That will have to do Sky. [19:29] +taps+ Gannsen here [19:29] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:29] =.\ction= Ship's condition is currently: Yellow Alert . [19:29] E> How much can we get from weapons and shields if we split it up? [19:29] ::moves the Ensign out of the way and transfers partial readouts from his old console to TAC, looking over the phaser controls and torpedo cache:: [19:29] X4> ::nods in understanding:: I'd just as soon keep them from firing any of those energy spheres into the hull, or Heaven forbid, into the First Chamber entrance. [19:29] ::glances up from the science station:: Froze under the pressure of actual combat situtation, sir. I'll have Canterbury talk to him later. [19:29] <[L2SL_Somansky]> TB>+com+ Ok Alpha, we're here to make sure that nothing non friendly makes it inside. [19:29] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:29] E> In 50/50 to take off both? or to power both? [19:29] X4> +com+ This is Xanadu Command to all Alexandria fighters, form up and exit the facility. Take up CAP positions five hundred thousand kilometres from the first chamber entrance and prepare to engage enemy craft who break the line. [19:29] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:30] <[L2SL_Frazier]> TC>::Flies at the head of Charlie Squadron, readying to fend of enemy bogies::+FCOM+ This is Charlie 1 Styx, Prepare to defend Xanadu from enemy fire.::Closes comm and decreases the throttle:: [19:30] ::Slowly comes to...shakes and then makes his way of the bridge...:: [19:30] ::looks at Saengjoktohl:: Go have a drink in Seventh Heaven or something Ensign...we're not even at red alert and this is how you act on my bridge? ::points to the turbolift:: [19:30] ::looks over at tactical and slips the string back in his pocket, then looks up at the holotank, watching the fighters fly off:: [19:31] E> +taps+ I want you and your teams to be working on weapons and shield power disruptions first off. [19:31] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:31] ::lays a gentle hand on Daren's shoulder and whispers:: Were you so different when you faced your first combat situation, Captain? ::smirks:: [19:31] E> Power both, what will each have for % [19:31] X4> Perimeter assignments delivered. ::comes around to the main table and watches as the ships begin to get into position:: [19:31] ::looks around for a moment, watching Saengjoktohl leave, then notices Prescot at the tactical console and walks over:: ...What just happened? [19:31] =.\ction= The Spectres are having the best time of it: fast and maneuverable, they are able to dodge or outrun most of the Xur fighter weaponry. Banshees fall back into maneuver positions at Lora Kor's orders. [19:31] ::shrugs:: He could not handle the stress ::extreme contempt in his voice as he coses his line from mission ops and moves back to his console:: [19:32] ::almost feels naked now that the fighters are heading out:: So it's just the surface weapons and us in here? ::shivers, remembering what happened the last time Fleas got into the Second Chamber:: [19:32] E> +taps+ Unknown sir Im replacing conduits fromthe engines now hoping to boost the power flow overall [19:32] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:32] We're not even in a combat situation! ::shrugs it off:: Colonel Prescot, what chances do our Spectres have of taking out that new Xur weapon? [19:32] X4> ::looks back to the monitoring console to determine where the Jjaro fighters have gone and what their course appears to be:: [19:33] E> ::do so in a simulation to get the %:: From our 33% available, it would take 5% for weapons wich is mostly and mainly phasers and possibly one tube. and 15% for the shields that would be up to around 40%. [19:33] ::taps on the science console and looks up at the holotank:: [19:33] E> +taps+ I want you working on the weapons and shielding condiuts first Ensign. [19:33] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:33] <[L2SL_Somansky]> TB>Dex>::looking out towards the other spectres in the combat zone:: They're routing them out there, can we join in sir? [19:33] E> +taps+ Working on it [19:33] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:33] ::frowns...emotionally beating himself as he enters the lifts...:: [19:33] E> So we'll have 40% shields and how fast for recharge of phasers compaired to normal? [19:34] ::slips under his console and pops open the access panel and start poking around:: ((Maybe I can get it to work myself?)) [19:34] ::squints one eye slightly as he looks down at the display:: (m) Where the hell is the power? [19:34] X4> ::glances at Drexler:: Once your ships are in position, start bombardment with every ship with cluster torpedoes. [19:34] =.\ction= Ship's condition is currently: Yellow Alert . [19:34] Taking it out? ::blinks:: IT would be extremly hazardous commodore. I would expect nothing less than 50% casualties to make it through that line [19:34] X4> ::nods and watches for each ship to signal when they're in position:: [19:35] ::nods:: Very well then. [19:35] <[L2SL_Somansky]> TB>Dex>::shakes head:: Sir, if we're were in combat as much as we could have been this past month, we'd have 30 kills, easy. [19:35] <[L2SL_Somansky]> TB>::chuckles:: Thirty, eh? That's a bold number. [19:35] TL> Computer: Seventh-Heaven... [19:35] ::over her shoulder:: What if we ram it with an unmanned shuttle flown on remote? [19:35] ::jiggles a few wires and then jumps back as he gets zapped:: Ouch! [19:36] E>::enters engineering again and looks around:: ahh... I've missed the hussle and bussle of engineering... [19:36] E> +taps+ probably 25 or 30% depending on how good I am [19:36] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:36] E> Hello maam. [19:36] E> ::do a fire once simulation to get the recharge time:: seems like 75% recharge time. [19:36] ::frowns at D'Rall's suggestion:: It could work. Assuming that the fighters provide adequate cover and the remote link isn't severed by the dampening field. [19:36] E> Ok Sky be on your best then. [19:36] X4> +com+ All fighters, stand by for fire mission. ::turns to Drexler:: Fire when ready. [19:36] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:37] X4> ::spots the fleet readiness:: +com+ All ships, from Flag, open fire with cluster torpedoes. [19:37] <[L2SL_Somansky]> TB>::smiles:: See? We may get a few kills yet here. [19:37] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:37] E> +taps+ Oh Chief [19:37] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:37] E>::smiles to Farley and then goes over to a console and sits down:: [19:37] So long as communications aren't cut off, sure. Could even divert the shuttle's life support and dampening field to its shields to boost its survival odds. [19:37] E> So we have 40% shields and 1 torp tube and 75% recharge rate on phasers correct? [19:37] ::holds his hands on his hips, clearly quite pissed off not to be helping with the defense:: [19:37] <[L2SL_Somansky]> TB>::lets out a salvo of torps:: +com+ Alpha. . .Torps away. [19:37] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:37] E> +taps+ GO! [19:38] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:38] ::frowns, scratches his chin, and tries again, this time he gets zapped a little harder and sparks fly out as well:: *&()(#&!!! [19:38] ::nods:: Pack in a couple of armed quantum torpedoes to add to the punch it packs. [19:38] =.\ction= The ships outside Xanadu begin the fire mission. [19:38] E> Yes, at least that's what the simulation shows up that we would have. Though, it could be better or worst. [19:38] ::exhales and prepares his ECM for fire:: [19:39] =.\ction= The results are devastating, resulting in a cloud of microtorpedoes over a wide area, decimating the bulk of the Xur fighters. [19:39] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:39] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:39] =.\ction= Ship's condition is currently: Yellow Alert . [19:39] E> +Taps+ Engineering to bridge [19:39] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:39] +taps+ Go ahead, Engineering... [19:39] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:39] <[L2SL_Somansky]> TB> Heh, that was great. How many do we get credit for, Dex? [19:40] E> ::wait the order to power shields, phasers and one torpedos tube without compromising the ship power grid:: [19:40] ::looks at his singed fingers and shakes his head:: ((Well that's not working.)) [19:40] <[L2SL_Somansky]> TB>Dex> Uhh, the computer is still trying to sort it out, sir. So far, 3. [19:40] E> +Taps+ I can give you 40% shielding, 1 torp tube & 75% recharge rate on the phasers. And that is all. Plus if we get a bumpy ride I can't say how long that will last. [19:40] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:40] =.\ction= A moment later, the first group of fighters is drifting debris. [19:40] ::smiles:: A few quantums, plus the force of impact, plus the shuttle's own warp core breaching... I'd hope that would at least scratch the paint job on their little toy. ::Maiko grin:: [19:41] <[L2SL_Frazier]> TC>::Destroys another enemy fighter::This is too easy..::watches as the barrage of Micro torps blow up the majority of the Xur Fighters:: [19:41] ::grins and sends a well done message over the coms to the fighters outside:: [19:42] <[L2SL_Somansky]> TB>Dex>::smiles:: Finally tally. 8. Nice job. Brings your overall to 15. [19:42] Provided, that is, the shuttle gets through their Fleas... ::frowns:: haven't they usually launched them by now? [19:42] =.\ction= For a moment, everything is quiet in the various fighters and ships on the Xanadu line. [19:42] ::replaces the access panel and looks up to see the fighters explode:: [19:42] +taps+ Acknowledged, Commander. ::looks to Tal with the obvious question on his face:: [19:42] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:42] <[L2SL_Somansky]> TB>::smiles:: Doubled in one salvo, damn we're good. [19:42] E> Sky power her up and keep her running as much as you can. [19:43] ::nods and moves towards the CIC:: I'll check the overall tactical situation. Commander D'Rall, have the shuttlebay prepare a shuttle... perhaps the Ji'sans will lend us theirs. [19:43] X4> Admiral, the four fighters that came out of the fourth chamber have set down near Alexandria and are currently making their way towards one of the buildings. I have a squadron of marines monitoring their movements. [19:43] ::calls up a schematic of the Xur ship and manually pores over the display, given the low computer power available:: Plowing into the right flank just above the power distribution manifold would cause a lot of damage, I believe. [19:43] X4> ::exhales:: Let's push out the perimeter a little, Captain Drexler. That was entirely too close. [19:43] ::glances the captain and smiles grimly:: I think we might have a plan, sir. [19:43] Be right back. [19:43] X4> ::nods and gets on the commlink:: [19:43] ::Shakes her head:: That hunk of junk? It's part of my people's history and even then I'm ashamed to admit it. I don't think it'd last even half the trip. [19:43] X4> ::nods at Ironside:: Continue to monitor, and let's get an image. ::points at one of the tanks:: [19:44] CIC> ::enters the empty CIC and moves to the situation table at the center:: [19:44] ::monitors the Marine communications and raises an eyebrow at the supposed Jjaro moving towards the buildings:: [19:44] =.\ction= Ship's condition is currently: Yellow Alert . [19:44] E> Ready to power those system... Aye sir.. Powering up ::divide some power between the systems, bringning shields up to 43%, the foward torpedos tube and phaser rechage rate to 74% at best:: System are up and running. [19:44] CIC> ::taps rapidly on the main console, bringing up feed from the other ships in the fleet:: [19:44] X4> ::nods and transfers his own monitoring of the unidentified individuals into the specified console:: [19:44] ::stands and looks at Captain Daren:: Sir, permission to leave the bridge? I can't do a thing here with this console dead. [19:44] E> Good [19:44] Granted. [19:45] +taps+ T'rkad, Maiko. I need the Teresa prepped for immediate launch, and I need her navigational controls patched through to the bridge ASAP. No pilot. It might be a one-way run only. [19:45] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:45] <[L2SL_Somansky]> TB>::gets the order to push out the perimeter, so he takes Alpha out a bit further:: [19:45] ::calls up all available scan data:: Colonel Prescot, what's the current location of the Xur weapon? [19:45] +com+ Coronado to Flag. [19:45] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:46] ::nods and heads for the lift, preses the button and waits for the doors to open:: [19:46] E>::hums to herself while she works:: [19:46] SB> +taps+ 5 minutes Commander. Out. [19:46] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:46] Scanning sir. ::pulls up the current location of the Xur weapon:: [19:46] ::glances down at the power display as it refreshes:: 43% shields? They could practically get out and throw rocks at us to win. ::sighs:: [19:46] X4> ::glances at the comm board, then taps it:: +taps+ Flag, go Commander. [19:46] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:46] ::crosses his arms over his chest:: [19:46] =.\ction= There is a surprising lack of activity from the Xur formation still on the outer edge of the system. [19:47] E> ::turns to Oswald:: Working on anything new that might help us out? [19:47] X4> ::frowns:: What are they up to? [19:47] +com+ Admiral, Commander D'Rall has devised a method for striking at the Xur dampening weapon in a way that should greatly casualties. Permission to proceed, sir? [19:47] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:47] ::grins, hearing Canterbury:: That's actually rather fitting; throwing rocks is just what I've proposed, only we're strapping a bomb or three to it. [19:47] Only fair they get to throw some at us. [19:47] X4> ::frowns as well:: They could be about to reposition. [19:47] TL> ::steps into the lift:: Crewman's quarters. [19:47] X4> Speaking of which, our perimeter is set again. [19:48] X4> +taps+ Be more specific, please, Commander. [19:48] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:48] E>::looks at Farley:: working, yes, getting anywhere, no... [19:48] E> ::smiles:: I know what you mean! [19:48] X4> ::splits his attention between monitoring the Jjaro in Alexandria and the situation outside the facility:: [19:49] It still appears to be in the middle of the Xur formation Sir. [19:49] =.\ction= Ship's condition is currently: Yellow Alert . [19:49] CIC> +com+ She proposes to send a remote-guided shuttle - covered by our fighters - into the heart of the Xurian formation. It would be a suicide run, sir, with a pair of armed quantum torpedoes added to make certain the device is destroyed. [19:49] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:49] ::looks at Xur weapon and it's position:: D'rall, still think you can get an unmanned shuttle-bomb in there? [19:49] E> We really need those no warp thing down or out of here. The dampening fields is holding... That's a first good news. ::smile:: And our offensive/defensive system are holding up. [19:49] TL> ::waits for the doors to open and steps out:: [19:49] =.\ction= In the Second Chamber, the four men? people? -- it's a bit tough to tell if they're even completely human -- enter one of the buildings. A moment later, several fire teams of Marines follow, keeping a respectful distance. [19:50] E> Good to hear Sky. I hope they are working on that problem instead of more ways to break my ship! [19:50] ::over her shoulder, Maiko grin:: You give me a good fighter escort beyond the outer Xur deployment sir, I'll remote pilot that shuttle through the eye of a needle with one arm tied behind my back. [19:50] E>Farley, are you getting power from the shuttles? [19:50] <[L2SL_Frazier]> <> [19:50] * [L2SL_Frazier] (stefanbjor@hlfx36-191.ns.sympatico.ca) has left #USS- Coronado [19:51] X4> ::runs a quick scan of the building the unidentified individuals entered and pulls up any research performed on said building to try and build an idea of what might be in there:: [19:51] *> ::walks along the corridor, watching the yellow lights flashing:: [19:51] * [L2SL_Frazier] (stefanbjor@hlfx36-191.ns.sympatico.ca) has joined #USS-Coronado [19:51] E> The systems are not repaired in that area yet. [19:51] * CoroLCARS sets mode: +v [L2SL_Frazier] [19:51] E>that sucks [19:52] E> go figure that the helpful systems are the first destroyed... [19:52] E> Sucks big time [19:52] X4> ::frowns:: +taps+ I take it you see no way for the item to reach the formation without an escort? [19:52] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:52] E> :laughs:: I'm also leaving the bridge lights out til last! [19:52] ::looks back at the Commodore:: Tri-Cobalt Devices might work [19:52] E> ::mumbles to himself:: [19:52] Can a tri-cobalt device fit on a shuttle? [19:53] X4> ::taps his fingers on the table, trying to figure out what the Xur are up to:: [19:53] Q> ::taps in his code and enters, walks to his console and taps at it, seeing if it will work:: [19:53] =.\ction= A trio of rifts open in close orbit to the Torias star. [19:53] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:53] CIC> +com+ Reach, yes. But she'll need some protection if she's to penetrate that formation, Admiral. ::taps quickly on the console before her:: [19:53] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:53] ::nods:: You should be able to fit a pair of them on Teresa, possibly three. But...Teresa, are you certain? [19:53] SB> +taps+ Shuttlebay to Commander D'rall. Teresa prepped for launch and remote flight control. [19:53] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:53] X4> ::glances between the oddly quiet Xur formation, then at the building which the individuals entered:: Perhaps they're working together. [19:54] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:54] Incoming Rifts sir! They're looking to get in closer or divide our forces, I would surmise [19:54] =.\ction= Ship's condition is currently: Yellow Alert . [19:54] X4> +taps+ Thank you, Commander. Stand by one. ::spins around as a new klaxon goes off:: [19:54] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:54] The rifts are close to the main planet [19:54] E>::watches the science sensor readouts on her console:: [19:54] CIC> ::glances at her console and then at the displays:: [19:54] CIC> ::mutters:: Dammit. [19:55] E> has anyone ever thought of trying to go close to the rifts before the ships start coming out? [19:55] E> Not for me to say. [19:55] =.\ction= The holographic tanks fill in: one Xur formation outside the orbit of the second gas giant, the gas giant itself, a smaller inner gas giant, and now Xur carriers begin to emerge from the rift inside the orbit of the smaller gas giant, close to the orbit of Xanadu. [19:55] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:55] E>::blinks, not realizing she said her last comment allowed:: [19:55] CIC> +taps+ Bridge, from CIC. Captain, the admiral has me on hold, but he is aware of Ms. D'Rall's plan and the changing tactical situation. He will advise us shortly on the matter. [19:55] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:55] ::nods:: Very certain. The Diana had a few minor problems during her test flight the other day, and I'd rather send a shuttle I know is 100% operational. ::shrugs:: And the symbolism is right in a ways. She saved our existence once. Feels right her namesake is sacrificed for the greater good. [19:56] <[L2SL_Somansky]> TB>+com+ Alpha, look alive, we've got some carriers near our barrier. [19:56] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:56] Q> ::frowns slightly as if flickers:: ((Well, so much for that idea. Looks like I'll have to do things the old fashioned way.)) ::picks up a couple of PADDs and leaves his quarters:: [19:56] ::begins to relay the news to his fighters and warns them of the potential offensive:: [19:56] +taps+ ::frowning at the display:: We need to get the bigger ships into play...that means taking that thing out....we do it. [19:56] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:56] X4> ::checks to be sure the perimeter is still sufficient relative to the new Xur positions:: [19:56] ::looks down at the armoury report:: Chief Ericsson confirms the quantums are ready for hotload. They'll arm once the shuttle clears Xanadu. Last chance to change your mind before we beam them aboard the shuttle. [19:57] X4> Captain Drexler, rotate the perimiter. It seems we're going to fight a battle on two fronts. [19:57] E> ::continu to monitor:: [19:57] X4> We're spreading ourselves thin. [19:57] E> If they get the probelm outside fixed we can get back to normal. [19:57] Mister Canterbury, have a trio of tricobalt devices beamed to Minerva Teresa at once....more, if you can fit them. [19:57] CIC> +taps+ Sir, be advised that the admiral has asked us to stand by with regards to this plan. [19:57] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:57] *> ::heads for the lift again, reaches it quickly and taps the call button:: [19:58] +taps+ Noted, Commander. [19:58] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:58] <[L2SL_Frazier]> TC>::looks down to his display, being notified of the new.. problem:: [19:58] ::nods once at the Commodore:: A fine choice sir. [19:58] X4> ::turns grim:: Thank you, Captain, I'm aware of the tactical situation. +taps+ Lora Kor to Tal. Plan approved. I can't bring in more reinforcements until that field is down, so bring it down. [19:58] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:58] +taps+ T'rkad, it's Maiko again. Clear the Teresa - we'll be beaming some cargo onboard shortly. In fact, essential personnel only in the shuttlebay until Teresa's clear. [19:58] E> Mostly, by my lastest calculation, we would get back 85% of our main power back up. It would give us back 100% to weapons, shields and other systems. [19:58] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:58] <[L2SL_Somansky]> TB>::takes Alpha into the new order coordinates:: I don't like this Dex. We can't fight this battle too spread out. [19:58] E>::looks inside the pannel:: +Taps+ Chief we got a problem [19:58] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:58] CIC> +com+ Roger that, Admiral. Coronado out. [19:58] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:58] E> What ensign? [19:59] CIC> +taps+ Scratch that, Captain. Admiral sends his blessing. ::smirks as she taps on the console:: [19:59] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:59] =.\ction= Ship's condition is currently: Yellow Alert . [19:59] X4> ::grimaces as the new perimeter is sketched out:: [19:59] X4> For the moment, it appears that the Fourth Chamber fighters are our smallest concern. Let's evac the Second Chamber and get everyone who can fight out here. [19:59] +taps+ very well...get back in here. [19:59] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:59] TL> ::steps inside:: Sickbay. [19:59] CIC> +taps+ Captain, I'm sending the tactical data from the other ships to Ms. D'Rall's station. I'll be a moment longer. [19:59] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:59] X4> We'll have to rely on the Second Chamber batteries to protect Alexandria if needed. I suspect they and the Marine troops can handle four people, no matter how formidable. [19:59] E> +taps+ The whole power regulation circuit for sections 21-27 in ME is fried [19:59] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:00] ::takes a seat in the Command Chair, hoping soon to be outside in the fray:: Canterbury, status of the playload? [20:00] =.\ction= Three carriers emerge from the new rifts, and then both groups -- both within the heart of the system and well outside it -- begin launching fighters toward Xanadu. [20:00] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:00] X4> I've already ordered all fighter craft outside the facility, Admiral. They are holding CAP outside the first chamber entrance. [20:00] E>now that sounds like a fun problem... [20:00] Go ahead with the transport... [20:00] <[L2SL_Somansky]> TB>Dex> Incoming fighters from the new carriers, sir! [20:01] E> You want in on it Maam? [20:01] ::looks down:: Stand-- ::watches a message appear:: Weapons are ready, and-- ::smiles:: --loaded. [20:01] ::starts to recieve tactical telemetry, which she shunts to the side of the board as she calls up remote control proceedures for the shuttle:: [20:01] X4> +com+ Flag to all ships within Xanadu, you are ordered to join the perimeter defenses. Exact formations are being transmitted now. Flag out. [20:01] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:01] <[L2SL_Frazier]> TC>Grr.. We'll be too thin to fight.. +FCOM+Charlie Flight, Stay in close formation.. ::dodges several phaser blasts and retaliates by significantly lightening his micro-torp payload:: [20:01] CIC> +taps+ D'Rall, from Tal. Commander, I've sent you the coordinates and several likely flight paths for the shuttle. Use your best judgment. [20:01] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:01] ::looks to Prescot:: Have your best Spectre pilots form up as escort for Teresa. [20:01] E>oh sure... gotta love field work [20:01] E> Take the ensign with you to help. [20:01] X4> Everything else, then. Capital ships, corvettes, shuttlecraft... get the damned trucks out of there if they can hold an atmosphere in vacuum and they have a phaser mounted. [20:01] X4> That plugs a hole or two, but... ::trails off, shaking his head a little, then glancing over at the Tuberider status display:: [20:01] ::looks over at Cadet Tornello:: Cadet, man one of the auxilliary stations, backup helm operations. I want your eyes and ears in case I get too busy flying this bird in. [20:02] +taps+ Captain, new data coming in from the Flag. Sending battle plan to your console, sir. [20:02] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:02] <[L2SL_Somansky]> TB>::swears:: If we ditch our position we may open up a hole for the other group, our position is strategic to hold. [20:02] < that>> [20:02] E>::looks at Gannsen:: you got the power rerouted? [20:02] ::gives a reassuring smile to the cadet before she turns back to the console, reviewing the flight paths quickly:: [20:02] E> I'm not in the mood to get fried today... [20:02] X4> ::raises an eyebrow:: Aye, Admiral. [20:02] CIC> ::takes one last look at the data streaming in and then locks down the CIC for the moment:: [20:02] *> ::heads towards sickbay, hoping Maiko doesn't throw the ship around too much when he least expects it:: [20:03] ::re-enters the bridge:: [20:03] ::selects the best looking path as a primary flight plan, but also takes the precaution of designating two other paths as backups in case the primary isn't available when they get there:: [20:03] ::nods at the Commodore:: Aye sir.. +Taps+ Batallion command to Lieutenant Somansky and Lieutenant ::looks over the roster for a moment:: Frazier [20:03] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:03] X4> ::begins preparation for the deployment of all spaceworth marine craft - transports, assault runabouts, and the rare gunship, at the same time making sure every point defence weapon in the second chamber, including the planetary phaser arrays the marines have set up, are pointed at the gap in the first:: [20:03] <> [20:03] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:03] * Trooman (Joe@200.75.234.252) has joined #uss-coronado [20:03] 7H> ::Sighs and makes his way to an empty chair:: [20:03] ::moves to D'Rall's side, nodding at Daren as she moves past:: [20:04] ::lays a hand on the back of D'Rall's chair as she glances over D'Rall's console:: [20:04] =.\ction= Ship's condition is currently: Yellow Alert . [20:04] E> ::thinks about something...:: Did we shut down unneccessary decks to take life support and all that deck powers, except from primary system of those deck? If not, that could possibly help us a little more. [20:04] <[L2SL_Somansky]> TB>+coms+ Alpha her, sir. [20:04] ::frowns:: Captain, the computer's tactical analysis is coming through. You'd better take a look at this. ::forwards the information to the Commodore's console:: [20:04] <[L2SL_Somansky]> +com+ [20:04] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:04] ::looks at D'Rall with something akin to admiration:: Not too bad, Commander. Looks like you you're ready to go. [20:04] =.\ction= The Minerva Shuttle 'Teresa' is loaded up with a three tri-cobalt explosives...she sits in the Shuttlebay awaiting her final deployment. [20:04] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:04] ::completes the linkup to the Teresa and programs its autopilot to take over on one of the three paths in the event communications are lost:: Teresa's ready to go. [20:05] ::turns his head:: What now? [20:05] =.\ction= Second verse, same as the first. The fighters from the "inner" Xur carrier group begin arriving, harrassing the perimeter line. [20:05] M> ::enters and looks around, spots a Lt and walks over:: I'm here to pick up your latest report. Since my console isn't working right now, I thought I'd pick it up in person. ::holds out one of the PADDs he's carrying:: You can put it on here. [20:05] E>::takes the Ensign with her as she heads up to the damaged circuit:: [20:05] E> Keep us where we are at right now. I want that power as a reserve. [20:05] ::nods and takes a step back:: I informed the Admiral that this plan was yours, Commander D'Rall. Please, make me proud. [20:05] +com+ I have a special mission for the two of you. You are to escort the shuttle Teresa and her payload to the offending Xur weapon and see that she is deployed... Before finally returning to the nest [20:05] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:05] <[L2SL_Frazier]> +COM+Frazier here, Go ahead Prescot. [20:05] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:05] Open shuttlebay doors and standby to deploy. [20:06] <[L2SL_Frazier]> <> [20:06] E> ::nods:: Should we ask those deck evacuated for faster implementation? [20:06] <[L2SL_Somansky]> TB>+com+ Aye sir. [20:06] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:06] Opening shuttle bay doors... ::taps the control:: [20:06] +com+ Needless to say this is a harrowing mission. This is in no way an order, I am looking for volunteers [20:06] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [20:06]