[18:57] This is one of those sims, and by extension, one of those episodes, that can go anywhere at all. I've started thinking of them as Skee- ball episodes. You flip the ball just so, aiming at that 50-point hole... but sometimes when I try one of these, I do an Alyssa Jones. ;) [18:57] ? [18:57] ROFL [18:57] LOL [18:58] That's gold. [18:58] I just watched that last night :) [18:58] * Brad is now known as CPS1_Drexler [18:58] Santi, in the flick Chasing Amy, a character named Alyssa Jones tries Skee-ball the first time. Her first throw is overhand, hard, and it bounces off the Skee-ball track and half-way across the arcade. ;) [18:58] ...for the first time... [18:59] and breaks a pin-ball machine ;) [18:59] * CCC (~cccurtis@dsta-aq129.pivot.net) has joined #uss-coronado [18:59] * CoroLCARS sets mode: +v CCC [18:59] Computer recognizes CCC. Authorization codes enabled. [18:59] CCC = Commander Jack C. Farley, Chief Engineering Officer. [18:59] nice [18:59] * CCC is now known as CREN_Farley [18:59] sounds like how I bowl [18:59] or was that Holden who breaks the pinball machine? bah, I just watched it, and already I can't remember :-p [18:59] I think Ben Breaks the pinball machine when she tells him...yeah [18:59] that she got laid last night, yeah [19:00] "What'd you do last night." "Got laid." *crash* [19:00] Alyssa's "bounce" causes the attendant (off-screen) to throw the ball back at them... ;) [19:00] One of the funnier scenes in that movie, to be sure. [19:01] * Savant (~mouse@h24-66-43-121.ed.shawcable.net) has joined #USS- Coronado [19:01] * CoroLCARS sets mode: +v Savant [19:01] Computer recognizes Savant. Authorization codes enabled. [19:01] Savant = Savant, Defenders Task Force 85.3, S-3: Group Logistics Officer. [19:01] But, on the flip-side, every once in a while a Skee-ball ep hits the 50 points hole. Anyway, that's why it's scheduled now and not in August. Might be great, might suck. [19:01] savant [19:01] Mousers. [19:01] hyello ^_^ [19:01] You have been warned. ;) [19:01] * LJtc_Canterbury (~jtgibson@d209-121-228-112.bchsia.telus.net) has joined #uss-coronado [19:01] * CoroLCARS sets mode: +v LJtc_Canterbury [19:01] Computer recognizes LJtc_Canterbury. Authorization codes enabled. [19:01] i'm on a cyber cafe, so - oop,what did i miss? [19:01] * Savant is now known as CRS3_Savant [19:02] So how much time passed in-character since last week? =) [19:02] 3, 4, 5 days. Maybe a full week. Depends on how aggressive you guys want to be about leaving, and how long Farley and Co can keep the HDS running. [19:03] So Canterbury would be at least on the road to recovery then. This is good. [19:03] we never use that damn system, and now we use it twice in as many months [19:03] OK, 2 after, and we're only missing LS. We'll get going. [19:03] 24/7/365! [19:03] * Jester is now known as RAGC_LoraKor [19:03] Wouldn't Coro need to be in the First Chamber to do this HDS move? :) [19:03] Captain, whenever you're ready. [19:03] * kari is now known as LTSI_Brooks [19:03] brb [19:03] First Chamber entrance, yeah. [19:03] LCARS, let's do the thing... [19:03] * CoroLCARS =/\= CPCO_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] ::attn:: [19:03] ::attn:: [19:04] ::attn:: [19:04] ::attn:: [19:04] ::attn:: [19:04] ::attn:: [19:04] ::Attn:: [19:04] ::attn:: [19:04] ::attn:: [19:04] ::attn:: [19:04] ::attn:: [19:04] ::attn:: [19:04] ::attn:: [19:04] * Peter (peter@66.42.7.231) has left #uss-coronado [19:04] ::attn:: [19:05] Evening, everyone. :) As I said earlier, this is a sort of weird swing-for-the-fences kind of episode, so it might be great, might suck. We'll see. ;) Start with the briefing... [19:05] =Sim Briefing!= Please type "ack" after you've read it... [19:05] Stardate 240402.23: "Tuberider", Part 1, by Jester. [19:05] SUMMARY: Jugglers, by and large, don't start by juggling torches. [19:05] Coronado is currently some 100 light-years "northeast" of Reorsan space; among other things, we came here to investigate a spatial anomaly near a Pfhor-controlled system that matches the energy signature of a similar anomaly in J043 -- that anomaly was also associated with a time loop. [19:05] With the assistance of the asteroid-starship Xanadu and a Wraith Liberator modified for this purpose, we were able to collapse the anomaly, though not before the Xur arrived to try to prevent it. We eventually drove off the Xur fleet, collapsed the anomaly, and returned to Xanadu. [19:05] As appears to be her "custom" after collapsing an anomaly, Xanadu performed a Beckmann translation to the closest dwarf star in the area, possibly to recharge some system within the facility. Unfortunately, the closest dwarf star to the anomaly's former position is in a Pfhor-controlled system... [19:05] Briefing complete. [19:05] ack [19:05] * CRXO_Tal acknowledges with a crisp salute. [19:05] ack [19:05] ack [19:05] ack [19:05] ack [19:05] ack [19:05] ack [19:05] ackety ack [19:05] ack [19:05] ack [19:05] ack [19:05] ack [19:05] ack [19:06] ack [19:06] As I mentioned, up to a week could have passed. Coronado is at the moment pinned to the First Chamber entrance, using her HDS to camouflage the entrance to look like rock. [19:07] No Pfhor ships have come to investigate since the first transport did so several days ago, but so far, nobody believes in taking any chances about running/not running the HDS. [19:07] Alicia, if asked, is both unconcerned and a little amused about the Pfhor presence in the facility, and tells anyone who asked that the ships in the area pose little threat. She seems disinclined to move the asteroid-starship at the moment, but won't get into why. [19:07] ...presence in the sytem, rather... [19:07] Any questions? [19:08] ::raises:: [19:08] Commander D'rall? [19:09] Is it safe to assume our engineless shuttle has been repaired by Engineering finally? ;) [19:09] Since obviously the HDS has been :) [19:09] Yes A few sims ago [19:09] ::nod of head:: Many thanks sir. [19:09] ::nods:: Any other questions? [19:10] #uss-coronado-ooc , for those not there, BTW. ;) [19:10] Right, let's sim. :) [19:10] =.\= =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= SIM START =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= =.\= [19:10] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:11] ::Savant had spent the last few days quietly on Coronado. She had repaired her android and fine tuned it a little bit, but otherwise didn't seem too keen on socuial interaction:: [19:11] E> ::works on keeping the HDS System running at tip top condition:: [19:11] CIC> ::staring blankly at a PADD, lost in thought:: [19:11] 7H> ::looks out at the First Chamber surroundings from the large windows, sipping a mug of something warm:: [19:11] =.\ction= Coronado continues to hold station at the First Chamber entrance. A few Banshees have left Xanadu under cloak to scout the area, and one ship, U.S.S. Vanguard, has arrived under cloak. Other than that, things are quiet. [19:11] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:11] E> ::runs his hands over his consol keeping ahead of the power usage as best he can:: [19:11] ::sits in the captain's chair, glancing over a number of reports and readings on a padd and the console before her:: [19:11] Q> ::sits at the end of his bed, grumbling as he gently touches the reddish area surrounding his collarbone and left shoulder:: [19:11] E> How she holding Ensign? [19:11] Q>::in his quarters, still recooping:: [19:12] CIC> ::Savant, in android form, was in the CIC chamber as she had been for the past several hours.:: [19:12] ::at the helm, rather annoyed to be stuck holding the exact same position for the bulk of a shift:: [19:12] CIC> ::rubs his chin in the dimmed lighting of the facility, watching the holotank flick from sensor scan to sensor scan from different vessels, trying to find any indication of the sort of anomaly that would bring Xanadu back to this system:: [19:13] E> Shes holding Sir [19:13] CIC> ::looks up:: Well, I'll be the first to say it but this waiting is getting on my nerves. There are only so many reports I can read without us moving some place. [19:13] E> Very good lets keep her that way! [19:13] E> ::smiles:: [19:13] ::sighs heavily and glances back at Science:: Any further indication of why we are here, Ms. Brooks? [19:13] ::has taken the opportunity recently to read through various pieces on information gathered about Xanadu since it was first discovered by Defender forces, and is doing so now, in fact, her nose burried in a PADD:: [19:13] ::gently rubs her eyes, then yawns:: [19:13] CIC> ::lets out a frustrated breath and punches a button on the holotank control panel, returning the readout to Xanadu's interior:: We shouldn't be here. There's no anomaly - Alicia has some other motive in bringing the facility here. [19:13] ::blinks, looking up and spotting tal:: Mmm, nothing yet commander. [19:13] X4> ::exits the temporary shelter established for him in Xanadu's Fourth Chamber, heading for one of the nearby trucks:: [19:14] ::nods and turns back to her padd:: [19:14] CIC> ::Savant had conjured up a holographic keypad and displays about her, and was typing quietly:: Alicia is recharging. Patience is a virtue. [19:14] Q>::stands up and gets a shower:: [19:14] M> ::is halfway inside one of the supply crates, looking for the shipment of thoraco-surgical supplies:: Doctor Dyso-- I mean, Doctor Adami, can you re-check the inventory list for me? [19:14] ::continues looking over the incoming reports from his Marines, keeping them on watch for this long becoming a strain on everyone [19:14] CIC> ::chuckles:: Recharging? Why here? Why not back in Reosoran space? [19:14] Q> ::Looks at himself in the mirror and nods, then makes his way out the door:: [19:14] CIC> ::mutters:: It has something to do with The Watchers. [19:14] ::looks over her shoulder:: Commander, how long are we just going to sit here doing nothing? [19:14] CIC> ::she shrugged:: The Nexus works in mysterious ways [19:15] CIC> ::snorts:: [19:15] E> +taps+ Engineering to bridge [19:15] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:15] *> ::walks along the corridor, softly whistling to himself as he heads for the lift:: [19:15] (q)Still just hanging around.. ::smirks to herself, then turns back to the PADD:: [19:15] 7H> ::sets the mug down on a nearby table:: [19:15] CIC> ::shakes his head:: In other words you don't really know. [19:15] (m) We should have been preparing an assault against these Pfhor since the moment we arrived here. [19:15] Q>::dresses in his uniform and exits his quarters:: [19:15] ::glances up at D'Rall:: Until we know why we are hear or until we can figure a way to leave safely. Most likely the former, Commander. [19:15] Q> ::stares around for a minute before hitting the combadge sitting next to him on the bed:: +taps+ Canterbury to Commander Tal. [19:15] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:15] +taps+ Bridge here, Engineering. [19:15] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:15] CIC> Alicia needed to move in order to get away from the anomaly as it destabilized. Chances are, she won't moev again until Xanadu needs to close another one, probably several months [19:15] X4> ::pulls a tricorder out of a duffle inside the truck, then shrugs and pulls out the whole duffle:: [19:15] M> Adami> The inventory confirms the presence of thoracic braces. [19:16] CIC> We're going to be here awhile. I think that we should say hello to the locals. [19:16] E> +Taps+ Any estimate on time the HDS will be up and running for? [19:16] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:16] ::rolls her eyes:: We're not going to find out why we're here just sitting around. Besides, we had a mission here to begin with. [19:16] M> Well, they're certainly not in this crate. Is it possible there is another crate elsewhere? [19:16] +taps+ As long as we need it, Commander. Bridge out. [19:16] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:16] ::enters TL:: Shuttlebay [19:16] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:16] M> Adami> If there is another crate I am unaware of that crate. [19:16] CIC> ::sighs:: You're probably right. I suppose we should send Vanguard though, what with Coronado's first contact / diplomacy mission record. [19:16] M> Sorry, rhetorical question. [19:17] E> ::monitors the readings and looks over at the Commander:: [19:17] E> ::doesn't like that answer by the look on his face:: [19:17] ::glances back at D'Rall with something between contempt and pity:: +taps+ Go ahead, Mr. Canterbury. [19:17] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:17] CIC> ::She smirked, but continued typing:: [19:17] 7H> ::blinks slowly, staring at the ice cave intently:: [19:17] X4> ::puts the duffle over his shoulder and heads back toward his shelter:: +taps+ Drexler, from Lora Kor. [19:17] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:17] SB>::exits the TL and walks to the flight control 'tower':: [19:17] This is becoming unnerving... ::goes over some of the incoming reports from the outside:: [19:17] TL> ::steps inside a lift and moves over to let a couple more people in, nodding and smiling at them:: 7th Heaven [19:17] SB>+taps+ Somansky to Prescot. [19:17] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:17] X4> ::is driving in on a truck, still a couple of kilometers away:: +taps+ Drexler. [19:17] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:17] +Taps+ Prescot here. Go ahead Lieutenant [19:17] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:18] ::sighs heavily:: What a waste of time... [19:18] X4> ::overhears the wind noise:: +taps+ Mr. Drexler, I take it you've left Coronado? [19:18] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:18] SB>+taps+ Sir, I'm back on station, fully recovered. Alpha is currently on standby. [19:18] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:18] CIC> Savant, has the admiral left us any instructions on what he wants us to do or are we just supposed to sit here? [19:19] E> Commander [19:19] +taps+ Good. You are on standby with your squad for four hours. Be ready to launch at a moments notice [19:19] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:19] CIC> ::crosses his arms:: Do you suppose it would be possible to contact the planet remotely, and without revealing our position? [19:19] +taps+ Aye sir, Somansky out. [19:19] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:19] E> Ensign how are the forward emitters working so far? [19:19] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:19] TL> ::steps out and head for 7th Heaven:: [19:19] Q> +taps+ I'm sitting in here doing a whole lot of nothing, so I was wondering if I could be placed back on the duty roster. [19:19] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:19] CIC> ::Savant rolled her shoulders as if they were stiff, anwering the both of them smoothly:: The admiral left no orders. And I do think it owuld be possible to contact them remotely. [19:19] ::glances to D'Rall fidgeting at her console:: Ms. D'Rall, if you would care to leave the bridge, you may do so at any time. Your presence is hardly necessary at this time. [19:19] E> +taps+ OK at the moment but Commander; thats not gonna keep [19:19] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:20] CIC> ::nods and looks at Ironside:: Perhaps a communications probe? [19:20] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:20] +taps+ Have you cleared it with sickbay, Mr. Canterbury? [19:20] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:20] CIC> Kelaka is well equipped with shrouding facilities, and would serve an excellent platform. [19:20] ::takes a seat at one of the 'tower' consoles:: [19:20] E> +Taps [19:20] CIC> ::shakes his head:: No manned craft. [19:20] E> +taps+ Engineering to bridge. [19:20] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:20] Q> +taps+ If I lied and said yes, would it be bad? ::keeps his voice straight and honest:: [19:20] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:20] E>::watches the numbers decrease:: [19:20] +taps+ Batallion Command to Lieutenant Dillon [19:21] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:21] CIC> I didn't say taht it would have to be manned. It has a holographic projector. [19:21] CIC> Something expendable. Something we can destroy instead of leaving them a trail to follow if they don't respond well. [19:21] ::shakes her head:: My idea of leaving the bridge would entail going out in a shuttle and figuring out just what the hell is going on. [19:21] CIC I can rig up a probe to do the same. [19:21] CIC> ::smiles:: Hence my suggestion of a communication probe. Last time I checked probes aren't manned. [19:21] ::rolls her eyes at the second call from engineering:: +taps+ Mr. Canterbury, you should be well enough for light duty such as manning the tactical console. Report at your convenience. Tal out. [19:21] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:21] CIC> ::nods:: Please do. [19:21] SB>::overlooking the entire shuttlebay, seeing everything and everybody:: [19:21] ::glares at D'Rall for a moment again:: +taps+ Go ahead, Engineering. [19:21] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:22] 7H> ::enters the lounge and looks around, noting the few people present as he makes his way to the replicator and orders himself some food:: [19:22] 7H> ::frowns, clearly uneasy with the idle situation:: [19:22] CIC> ::she nodded:: Aye, General. [19:22] SB> ::steps into the shuttlebay after resting to see about helping the technicians:: [19:22] E> +taps+ The forward emitters for the HDS are starting to drop off. We need to rotate the ship and use the other emitters to keep the system up and running. [19:22] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:22] SB>::slips on a headset:: [19:22] 7H> Waiter> Captain, get I get you something else? ::swoops in to take away the mug:: [19:23] ::Down in the drone bay, four little spider-machiens beamed in under Savants' guidance, crawling over a drone and beginning to operate:: [19:23] +taps+ Thank you for informing me personally, Commander, instead of sending a message to the helm where it might be missed. ::rolls her eyes:: Bridge out. [19:23] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:23] Q> ::smiles and picks up a PADD with his left hand, partially regretting it and transferring it over to his right, as he walks out of his quarters towards the bridge:: [19:24] 7H> ::takes the tray and walks over to a table, sits down and starts to eat, wondering why he hasn't heard anything about the flowers he sent Maiko:: [19:24] Helm, rotate us to bring aft emitters into position. Coordinate the HDS to maintain the field while we realign. [19:24] SB>::sees Dillon enter from his perch in the control room:: [19:24] X4> +taps+ Commodore, you haven't landed in a ditch, I hope. I'm afraid I was somewhat foggy a few days ago, and I can't recall where you might have left Kelaka. [19:24] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:24] E> Ensign prep for rotation of the HDS emitters [19:25] SB> ::walks over to one of the fighters and talks with a technician about the repairs being done:: [19:25] E> Aye Sir ::reaches over and taps the far side of his consol:: [19:25] Aye aye. ::mutters a curse under her breath even as she works in a slow thruster burn program for the rotation to coincide with holoimage maintenance:: [19:25] CIC> ::rises to stretch before sitting back down:: [19:25] X4> +taps+ Not that I wish to disturb you, but it's a good morning for a bit of flying, if you catch my meaning. [19:25] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:26] What was that, Ms. D'Rall? [19:26] X4> ::applies just enough edge to his voice to make it clear that he's feeling much better:: [19:26] 7H> No thanks. I'm done here... [19:26] 7H> ::sips his juice and takes a few more bites, then lets out a sigh:: ((She hated them. Or she's mad because I sent them? Otherwise why hasn't she said anything?)) [19:26] Nothing. Just repeating that tongue twister to myself. "She sells seashells by the seashore." [19:26] E> Ensign get a few teams moving on fixing what ever needs to be fixed on the forward emitters and HDS system. [19:26] CIC> What sort of a communications system do you need, General? Audio and video, holographic... ? [19:26] ::eyes his com badge for a second:: (m) goddamn thing working? +Taps+ Prescot to Lieutenant Dillon [19:26] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:26] SB>::overlistening the chatter on the FC channels:: [19:26] ::rolls her eyes, monitoring the progress as the thrusters engage:: [19:26] ::steps out onto the bridge, walking towards tactical:: [19:27] ::trades PADDs with the Ensign on duty and reads over the latest reports:: [19:27] I see. Very well, Commander. Carry on. ::turns the chair to face Canterbury:: [19:27] CIC> Audio only for now. We've never communicated with the Pfhor in another manner - no reason to start now, just yet. [19:27] +taps+ Dillon here, sir. [19:27] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:27] *> ::moves down the corridor to a turbolift:: [19:27] E> +taps+ Farley to Tal. Is there a problem with me reporting to you? Should I be reporting to someone else? [19:27] TL> ::enters TL:: Deck 9. [19:27] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:27] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:28] ::Arches an eyebrow:: Mr. Canterbury, you look terrible. [19:28] CIC> ::nods in agreement with the General's statement:: [19:28] E> Aye Sir ::taps his consol again and quickly moves out towards the main engineering section:: [19:28] 7h> ::continues to eat, puzzling over things:: ((Maybe I should try chocolate instead? She likes chocolate.)) [19:28] +taps+ There you are. You and your flight are off immediate watch. However you are to be ready to launch within 5 mintutes notice [19:28] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:28] CIC> ::She nodded, and put in a small holographic projector in case it came in handy. The parts appeared in the drone bay via transporter, and the little spider-machines began the asembly:: [19:29] +taps+ Roger that, sir. I'll have my people standing by. [19:29] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:29] ::shakes his head:: Never felt better. ::was never very good at lying, and demonstrated that fact by deliberately using his left arm as little as possible:: [19:29] ::hrms, picking up another PADD, and comparing some particular item between the two:: [19:29] +taps+ No problem at all, Commander. [19:29] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:29] 9> ::moves toward the CIC instead of the bridge:: [19:29] E> Team one and two your with me [19:29] ::smirks a bit and moves easily across the bridge:: [19:30] CIC> ::nods in Greeting to the others:: Figure'd there'd be a better view of what's going on out there from in here... ::finds a holotank and glances over it:: [19:30] SB>::sees the order come down filter down that Bravo is off immedeate standby, notes it in the flight logs:: [19:30] X4> +taps+ It's nearby. [19:30] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:30] CIC> ::glances up at Daren:: Hello Captain. [19:30] CIC> ::She hummed quietly to herself as she typed, in a rather mild mood overall, as if everythign were going perfectly well:: [19:30] X4> ::looks from the treeline to the shelter, over at the river, then down the long expanse of forever toward No Man's Land:: +taps+ Thank you, Commodore. Very helpful. Lora Kor out. [19:30] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:30] ::cuts the reverse-spin thrusters, having accomplished the turn:: [19:30] CIC> ::nods to Daren:: Captain. We're modifying a probe to dispatch in order to make contact with the Pfhor on the planet. Hopefully to open negotations which Vanguard's crew will be able to conduct. [19:31] *>::heads for the HDS System:: [19:31] 7H> ::finishes his meal and washes it down with the rest of his juice, then stands and heads for the replicator where he drops in his empty tray and dishes:: ((Time to get to work.)) [19:31] SB> ::relays the five minute order to the other pilots and continues to move around the shuttle bay:: [19:31] M> Adami> Lieutenant Commander Kennedy? [19:31] ::lays a hand on the back of Canterbury's seat:: Lieutenant, it seems to me that you are attempting to do far more than you are ready to do without proper preperation. Have you been doing proper rehabilitative therapy at your prescribed times? [19:31] CIC> ::nods:: Sounds like a plan. From what I hear, Alicia is more or less indifferent to the fact that this is a Pfhor-held system. [19:31] =Description= Lora Kor's turns and off in the distance in the opposite direction is a large hill. It's like it just appeared there, but it's probably been there all along. [19:31] M> ::looks up, having been utterly lost in thought:: Hmm? [19:32] CIC> According to Savant, she's recharging and we could be here for months. [19:32] CIC> ::Savant nodded, thuogh didn't pause in her humming:: [19:32] CIC> ::grunts:: I think she' s more interested in the system's energy phenomoneon, and it's position out of The Watchers' eye. [19:32] 7H> ::moves towards the doors and exits:: [19:33] E> ::takes over the controls for the ensign as he goes off with the teams:: [19:33] CIC> ::nods:: I think your right on that thought. [19:33] SB>::turns to the OOW:: Didn't we used to have display capabilities in here? [19:33] M> Adami> I said, there is a distinct possibility that there is another crate in one of the cargo bays. [19:33] CIC> General. Your drone is ready. [19:33] :: to no-one in particular :: Turn's complete. And now for another 8 hours of "plug in the hole". [19:34] CIC> I took the liberty of installing a small communication system and lowering the emissions of the engine. [19:34] * rev (~tlaloco@pcp08806646pcs.bayville.nj.comcast.net) has left #uss- coronado [19:34] SB>OOW>::shakes head:: Not for a while. [19:34] CIC> ::leans forward:: Well this should prove to be interesting. [19:34] M> Yeah. Yeah, I think I'll look into that. [19:34] CIC> ::nods:: Thank you, Savant. Request launch please. The Pfhor shouldn't detect it from this range, but bring it in from a vector a safe distance away from our position. [19:34] X4> ::notes Kelaka sitting on the turf between himself and the hill, and heads in that direction:: [19:34] Ms. D'Rall, I have said that you are more than welcome to leave the bridge and send up your replacement if doing your duty is too much for you. [19:34] ::taps into his console, doing a few aimless checks on the latest developments, and starts going over the field reports of the boarding operation:: [19:34] M> Adami> Is something unright with you, Lieutenant Commander Kennedy? [19:35] M> No, I'm fine. I was just ... thinking about my daughter. [19:35] TL> ::presses the call button and steps inside when the doors part:: [19:35] M> Adami> Is the daughter unwell? [19:35] X4> ::drives up to the camp:: [19:35] CIC> ::She tapped a floating holographic button:: Flag to Coronado Flight Control. Requesting launch of automated support craft. over. [19:35] CIC> ::stands around, quietly observing, content to see what's going on first hand outside Xanadu:: [19:35] *> ::walks into the HDS Control system and looks around:: Lets get this back to 100% and lets do it fast [19:35] * ObsSharp (~Lewis_T_S@Toronto-HSE-ppp3818530.sympatico.ca) has joined #uss-coronado [19:35] * CoroLCARS sets mode: +v ObsSharp [19:35] * Natty (~trekkiemo@65.38.225.21) has left #uss-coronado [19:35] ::Shrugs:: My shift's over anyways. ::motions for relief and without a further word heads towards the bridge exit:: [19:36] M> No, ... at least, I don't think so. She's on Earth. Anyway, cargo bays. I'll be looking for that crate if anything happens. [19:36] M> Adami> Yes. [19:36] CIC> Been meaning to ask you Captain Daren, how's Commander Tal working out for you as your Exec? [19:36] ::taps on the nearest console and glances at the chronometer:: Clocking out early again, are we, Commander? That's the third tiome this week. [19:36] * CCC|BRB (~cccurtis@dsta-aq174.pivot.net) has joined #uss-coronado [19:36] * CoroLCARS sets mode: +v CCC|BRB [19:37] ::watches her leave, then observes to no one in particular:: When you've been off-duty for four days, even idle work is better than nothing. ::stares at the physical description of one of the Xur for a few seconds before continuing to read reports:: [19:37] CIC> ::smirks:: Tal. You just have to take her one day at a time... [19:37] X4> ::calls over:: Thinking about flying Kelaka today, sir? [19:37] X4> ::tosses his duffle on board the gig and climbs in after it:: +taps+ Bentall, from Lora Kor. [19:37] TL> ::ignores Tal as she walks past and enters TL:: Deck 14. Shuttlebay. [19:37] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:37] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:37] ::nods to Canterbury:: Indeed, Lieutenant. [19:38] CIC> ::smiles:: Agreed. Though this past week everytime I've tried to engage her incoversation she finds some excuse to leave. ::looks up:: +taps+ Bentall here Admiral. [19:38] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:38] ::glances up to catch the last few moments of the drama, chuckling silently to herself as it concluded:: [19:38] * CCC|BRB slaps LCHL_D`rall around a bit with a large trout [19:38] * CCC|BRB slaps CREN_Farley around a bit with a large trout [19:38] * CREN_Farley (~cccurtis@dsta-aq129.pivot.net) Quit (Ping timeout) [19:38] ::steps onto the bridge and glances around, wondering what's going on:: [19:38] CIC> ::Savant goes throughthe correct protocols and launches the probe on perfect schedule:: [19:38] * CCC|BRB is now known as CREN_Farley [19:38] X4> ::turns and notes Drexler:: Good morning, Captain. As a matter of fact, yes, I was. ::points upwards:: [19:39] ::launches it:: [19:39] X4> Glad I caught you before you left, then. I wanted to ... ::self-conscious:: check up on you. [19:39] ::sees the flight control guys order and launch the drone:: [19:39] X4> +taps+ Mister Bentall, I'd like you and Commander Savant to put your heads together and compile a bit of data for me. I need everything that's been gathered to date on the central Nexus. [19:39] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:40] CIC> ::Commenting to Bentall:: Ah, a favourite topic of mine. [19:40] ::looks towards Tal:: How'd she ever get a commission? With that kind of attitude, she should have been drummed out of the academy in a month. [19:40] =.\ction= The low-emissions communication probe exits Coronado's forward torpedo tube and carefully breaches the holographic projection, altering course as it exits the Xanadu asteroid on a parabolic path that will bring it closer to the Pfhor planet from a vector far off from the asteroid's. [19:40] TL> ::taps her foot impatiently:: C'mon you slow piece of... [19:40] CIC> ::raises a brow:: +taps+ Right away Admiral. When would you like the info Sir? [19:40] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:40] Never went to the Academy. I'm... trying to train her myself. Accelerated courses and whatnot. [19:41] ::raises an eyebrow:: We just launched an object out of one of our forward torpedo tubes [19:41] 14> ::steps out of the turbolift on Deck 14 and makes a beeline for the shuttlebay:: [19:41] X4> ::nods at Drexler:: I appreciate what you and Commander Savant did for me. I'm afraid I wouldn't have been coherent very much longer. ::exhales, frowning a bit:: [19:41] ::taps on a console, idly bringing up the telemetry data from the probe:: Heh. Good luck. [19:41] ::walks to his station, catching Brooks and Tal's conversation and frowns slightly:: [19:41] ::looks up at the mention of "torpedo":: Hmm? [19:41] X4> ::leans against the hull of Kelaka:: You look better. No headaches? [19:42] ::nods:: Indeed, Colonel. Mr. Stackpole there just launched probe, per an order from the flag, I believe. [19:42] *> ::exits sickbay and walks down the corridor toward a turbolift:: [19:42] *>::pulls a couple acess panels off and looks inside of them:: Hmmm thats a mess of wires but......::pulls out his diagnostic tool and scans behind the panel:: [19:42] CIC> ::glances at Savant:: Did you notify the bridge about the probe launch? I know Captain Daren is here but I believe Commander Tal has the bridge. [19:42] ::nods once:: This probe is to scan the enemy for formation deployment? Or we are going to be talking to our former genocidal enemys [19:43] CIC> ::Savnat typed rapidly as she chattered:: I notified flight control, yes Sir [19:43] ::looks down at the probe launch controls appearing on the helm console, stares at his own probe launch controls, then shrugs slightly -- and recoils slightly -- and goes back to reading:: [19:43] Who knows what lurks in the hearts of the flag? ::smirks:: [19:43] ::starts tapping on his console, surprised that only a few messages need transferring, but then since they really haven't been doing much lately it's not surprising:: [19:43] ::grunts once and goes back to his console, looking over for any indication of what the probe is supposed to do:: [19:43] CIC> ::turns around from a modified panel:: I took care of it. ::smiles:: [19:44] CIC> ::nods:: Oh good. I know how much this crew hates it when they aren't notified. ::leans over:: Now, what do we have on the central Nexus. [19:44] SB> ::strides into the shuttlebay, stopping by the status board to confirm that Diana's core is nowback where it should be and that the shuttle is in need of a test flight:: [19:44] *> ::stops at the TL door, just short of the 'call' button:: Oh, what the hell am I doing? [19:44] X4> +taps+ As soon as possible, Commodore Bentall, thank you. I'll fill you in presently. Lora Kor out. [19:44] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:44] *> Savant, are there any records on a third crate of medical supplies we were to have received in last shipment? [19:44] CIC> ::follows the probe in the holotank, trying to judge when the best place to bring it to a stop and activate it might be:: [19:44] X4> ::turns to Drexler and nods:: Not since I returned to my very plush prison. ::waves one hand to indicate the surrounding terrain:: [19:44] SB>::nudges the FC officer:: What's Commander D'Rall doing in here? ::smirks:: Readiness test? [19:45] *> ::hmmms yet again:: +taps+ Gannsen to Engineering [19:45] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:45] * Scotty (~scotty@w229.wp.isp.ca) has left #uss-coronado [19:45] CIC> ::Savant shunted a large volume of data to Bentall's terminal, all neatly indexed:: This what i have on the Nexus so far, Sir. I've annotated it with my own perosnal notions in the footnotes. [19:45] E> +taps+ Go ahead [19:45] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:45] SB>::looks down at her from the 'tower':: [19:45] Dia> ::shuffles onboard, throwing herself in the seat, at this point just feeling the need to get out and unwind, the test flight being the perfect opportunity:: [19:45] E> +taps+ Short of letting this thing slowly recharge weve done all we can [19:45] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:46] E> +Taps+ Can we hold the rear emitters long enough to let the forward ones recharge fully? [19:46] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:46] SB>::smirks::+taps+ Alpha flight/crew, stand away from the shuttle. [19:46] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:46] X4> ::glances around, then nods and fully stands:: [19:46] CIC> ::nods:: Very thorough and thoughtful as always Commander. ::begins going through the information quickly, noting anything that isn't really all that useful or repetitive in nature:: [19:46] ::signs and files some of the messages and sends the others out, then locks his console down and prepares to head out again:: ((Not much point in standing here doing nothing.)) [19:46] X4> ::steps inside Kelaka, then turns and heads toward the cockpit:: [19:46] Dia> ::begins powering up, quickly running through the checklists - then straps herself in....:: [19:46] =.\ction= The probe easily gets within range of the planet's communications systems...and mirrors back to the CIC a choice of communications locations to lock in on... [19:46] * Scotty (~scotty@w229.wp.isp.ca) has joined #USS-Coronado [19:46] E> +Taps+ Yes Sir [19:46] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:47] CIC> ::goes through the previous information gathered on the Pfhor planetary data network and prepares to initiate communication to what appears to be the central center of governmental activity:: +com+ Kor, from Ironside. Admiral, with your permission, we'll be initiating communications with the Pfhor planet from a remote source in an attempt to make diplomatic contact. [19:47] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:47] ::moves back to her station and glances over at the young lady at helm:: Mr. Stackpole, keep a running dialogue with engineering. If we have to rotate emitters again, I want to know well in advance of just before they burn out. [19:47] SB> ::makes sure all Bravo flight personnel are in the shuttle bay and prepared to launch in case the order comes:: [19:47] E> +taps+ Very good. Est. on time to full recharge? [19:47] X4> Enjoy your flight. Heading anywhere special? [19:47] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:47] Dia> +taps+ D'rall to Stackpole. Clear me out of here in Diana. Going for a test run. [19:47] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:47] ::sits up as the probe starts to return some usefull data, suddenly interested:: [19:47] SB>::looks to the OOW, overhearing the FC chatter:: Is she cleared for this? [19:47] *> +taps+ I see them in Cargo bay two. are they not there, doctor? [19:47] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:47] SB>OOW>::shurgs:: You got me marine, she must be. [19:48] Yes ma'am. ::gets the comm from Maiko and checks the board:: +taps+ You're clear to depart Maiko. Have fun. [19:48] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:48] *> +taps+ I don't know. I wanted to make sure they were on the ship before I started searching on foot. [19:48] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:48] E> +Taps+ Estimated time is 1 hour 12 and a half minutes [19:48] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:48] X4> K> ::pokes his head out and gives Drexler a quizzical look, then points upwards again:: Where else? +taps+ Understood and approved, General. ::pauses:: Who were you thinking about having run the diplomatic contact mission? [19:48] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:48] *> ... Thanks, Savant. [19:48] ::arches an eyebrow as D'Rall's request comes through Stackpole's commbadge:: Hold, please, Mr. Stackpole. [19:48] *> +taps+ You're welcome Doctor. [19:48] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:49] X4> ::shrugs a moment... then looks up:: [19:49] CIC> ::shakes his head at the amount of information:: I think this is the best we can do for the Admiral. Savant, could you please transfer this down to Kelaka and inform the Admiral that it's there? [19:49] SB>::smirks:: I'm just an observer here. [19:49] CIC> +com+ That would be Vanguard's crew, Admiral. They're in the best position to rendezvous with any diplomatic parties without alerting the Pfhor to our location. [19:49] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:49] E> +taps+ Great work ensign. I'll give them 1 1/2 hours to be safe, the nwe can turn her again. [19:49] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:49] Dia> ::goes to power forward but Stackpole's hold order comes through just in time, forcing Maiko to stop:: +taps+ D'rall to Stackpole. Let me guess. Tal. [19:49] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:49] CIC> ::Savant contniued humming, pausing only to nod and reply:: Right away, Captain. [19:49] +taps+ Shuttle Diana, from bridge. [19:49] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:49] =Description= Drexler looks up, and there, strung on the singularity, is the Tuberider. A pair of Wraiths are visibly docked to the ship, and it appears to be moving forward slowly. [19:49] ::heads for the lift then pauses as he hears Maiko's voice:: ((What is going on?)) ::looks at Tal:: [19:49] X4> +taps+ Hello, Admiral, Captain. We have the. . . the information, though I think that you may be more interested in current events at your location. [19:49] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:50] TL> Coargo bay two. [19:50] E> +taps+ Engineering to bridge [19:50] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:50] X4> ::staring up:: Now that's interesting. [19:50] +taps+ Engineering, hold please. [19:50] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:50] +taps+ Bridge, Shuttle Diana. I suppose I'm not allowed to take a shuttle out on a required test flight to qualify for return to readiness? [19:50] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:50] *> ::Gathers his tools and the teams and heads back to engineering:: [19:50] E> +Taps+ ACK. Holding [19:50] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:50] ::pretends to be very interested in reading his reports, but is more than apparently listening to the conversation:: [19:50] =.\ction= The Probe quickly begins functioning as an eavesdropping device on the planet's communications system. A signal to the planet can be opened to anyone, anywhere, at anytime... [19:50] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:50] X4> K> ::heads back inside Kelaka:: +taps+ Thank you, General, that will do fine. Please keep me informed. [19:50] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:50] E> ::looks for something to hold per Tal's request:: [19:51] +taps+ You are required to clear your intentions and flight plan through the bridge prior to your joyriding, Commander. [19:51] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:51] CIC> ::glances at Savant:: Current event's Commander? [19:51] CIC> +com+ Acknowledged Admiral. [19:51] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:51] SB>::shakes his head as he streches:: You fleeters, just too much drama and fun. [19:51] X4> K> +taps+ Thank you, Commander Savant. Please transfer it to Kelaka's on board computer. What current events were you thinking of? [19:51] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:51] CIC> There's a Nexus craft in the Fourth chamber, sir. [19:51] SB>::smirks at the dirty looks he gets:: [19:51] +taps+ Ask Lieutenant Stackpole. I just did. Now can I go ahead and get this flight going or am I going to be stuck arguing with you on whether or not I have to fill out forms in triplicate just to take a dump? [19:51] [CoroLCARS SOUND] [19:51]