Cmdr JFarrington

=/\= USS MANTICORE BRIEFING #579, STARDATE 50910.19 =/\= Manticore is in orbit around Oppo, to see why it has gone silent to the Federation. A landing party was been taken captive by a robotic enemy, "The Network," and has been separated into one group for data storage and one for "the farm." The Inspector General ordered the ship to leave the team and return home ASAP, but A9 ordered Garn to disable the ship's engines and the two of them, along with Precip, have taken the Chimera to the surface. A crash landing has seriously injured Precip and he beamed back to the ship. Science has figured out why the metal on the planet is sensor neutral and is trying to find out how to penetrate it with sensors and phasers. Garnoopy -> :: on the shuttle with A9:: Keb -> :: on bridge, monitoring helm:: McFly -> ::mcfly works with connor in repairing the farm:: Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @::still hooked up to the network, twitching slightly with the pain and the random firing of synapses:: Hilee -> #::Uh...still hooked up to the network core...tortured images dancing in his head:: T'Prise -> @ ::catatonic:: doug.t -> :: in main engineering monitoring the power flow:: Cmdr JFarrington -> ::in the command chair, Sovak having gone off to do something important::: LtCdrFaldek -> @ ::doing probably nothing at the Farm:: Turris Morran -> ::motions Escher over to a console:: Commander, have a look at this. MC_Escher -> ::a huge blowup of the molecular structure of the alloy rotates above the console; Escher sits back in his chair, looking exhausted: MC_Escher -> : precip -> :: on a biobed in sickbay unconscious and messy:: Admiral Atragon-9 -> # Alright, Chief, shall we find our crew and get off this rock? Cmdr JFarrington -> ::Keb:: Can we get the Admiral and Cdr Garnoopy out of there? Vilanne -> ::close to finishing on Precip in the surgical suite with the other doctors:: Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @::breathing labored and shallow, all bodily functions having been usurped by the network's control:: Garnoopy -> # ::looks at A9:: Garnoopy -> # ::suspiscious:: Garnoopy -> # I suppose that would be logical. Keb -> ::nods:: Right now, we've got a clear lock on them--so we could, just as we got Precip out. But if something happens... Cmdr JFarrington -> +A9+ Admiral, status report. Eva Jaz -> ::assisting Vil in Precip's surgery :: kyle_mele -> ::enters the surgical suite, there only to observe:: Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::walks to the area where the robots entered, wacks it with a shovel:: Vilanne -> Doctors, do you see any more we can do? ::raises a brow:: I mean, I'd love to fire up the machine again and do some regeneration of the missing parts.. Admiral Atragon-9 -> # Dammit, Garn - let's work together to save our people, okay? Ian_Syndrx -> ::analyzing new sensor data of the planet:: McFly -> @ ::looks over at connor:: so i'm thinking we need to work together to figure out how exactly we get out of here Hilee -> @:Totally unrelated and strange images of demons sticking pitch forks into his head...when in reality it is just the core tapping directly into his brain:: Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Slides shovel's spade end into the gap between and pushes:: Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @::eyes half-shut, flickering with the impulses through her brain:: Garnoopy -> # I didn't say anything to the contrary... however, if you can't handle working with someone who doesn't follow you blindly... you can fire me. Garnoopy -> # Oh wait, you already did that. Admiral Atragon-9 -> <<Hey, Central Core Four, look for a PM from McFly - he will give you your Irenic NPC names, so you can play some folks in the farm>> Eva Jaz -> ::smiles at Vil :: we can't regenerate him a 3rd leg just so you can play with that machine again Cmdr JFarrington -> ::shifts in the command chair::: +A9+ Admiral, report. Vilanne -> ::flips some gauze at Eva:: shame on you! Eva Jaz -> << ok there was no innunendo here intented .. err sorry if it came out err bad .. scratch leg for arm if your mind's in hte gutter >> precip -> ::dreaming of farms....endless farms...home..with Dad....whom he misses..:: Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::pushes shovel into the door jam:: kyle_mele -> ::raise of his eyebrows:: Admiral Atragon-9 -> +JAMI+ We are moving to see if we can find our Team, maintain radio silence until we call Cmdr JFarrington -> <Evening, Captain> Vilanne -> I think the whole leg is a gonner, boss. ::looks at Mele:: We've done a lot, but... well, your opinion? MC_Escher -> (yet more muttering) The phase structure so completely integrates with the molecular disruption of the phaser blast...we just don't have anything powerful enough to disrput its containment field... Cmdr JFarrington -> ::in the command chair, awaiting Sovak's return and having heard the Admiral's request for radio silence::: Vilanne -> ::points at the chart that reads "Compound fracture, crushed bone/tissue from upper thigh down":: Keb -> ::looks down at her screen:: We can see them moving, commander. Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Trying to pry door open:: Cmdr JFarrington -> ::Keb:: Yes. ::antsy:: Thank you. ::shifts again::: Admiral Atragon-9 -> #::stops at the Chimera's door and turns:: Chief... Garn. We used to get along, many years ago. Can we pretend we can work together again, for this one last mission? doug.t -> <are we still at red alert?> LtCdrFaldek -> @ ::watches KK:: Cmdr JFarrington -> Can we get a status on Commander Precip? Sovak -> ::enter's bridge from the RR:: I heard the Admiral's request, Commander. Is he expecting us to just wait here? Garnoopy -> # Fake it until you make it? I can handle that... Admiral. Ian_Syndrx -> ::has a 3-d projection of the planet, which is being constantly updated as the modified sensors sweep the planet:: Cmdr JFarrington -> ::stands:: Apparently so, Captain. Sovak -> I see... LtCmdr Roget -> ::sitting at her intell station, quietly reviewing data:: Eva Jaz -> ::looking down at Precip ,making sure we didn't miss anything , waiting for Mele's opinion :: McFly -> @ Connor> I agree, but believe me when I say we've looked all over this cage and can't find any way out Cmdr JFarrington -> ::Shifts back to OPS, but before she sits::: Commander Precip is still in surgery. T'Prise -> @ ::deathly still and silent, while the electrodes attached to her temples hum loudly.:: Admiral Atragon-9 -> #::rolls his eyes:: That will do. C'mon ::punches the door button and runs out, phaser in hand:: Sovak -> ::closes his mouth again, she having anticipated his next question:: Sovak -> Very well. ::sits in the CC:: Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::::Pulls:: Garnoopy -> # ::out of the shuttle he goes with phaser in hand:: Cmdr JFarrington -> ::wondering if Margaux can help::: kyle_mele -> ::regards the situation:: Garnoopy -> # ::thinking "We come in peace, shoot to kill":: Vilanne -> ::keeps Precip stable during this analysis:: MC_Escher -> ::rub his eyes:: I have no idea what I should do...::pauses, chuckles to himself:: Well, it can't hurt, can it? Computer, activate the AITP program. MC_Escher -> Computer> Activating. Stand by. kyle_mele -> In my opinion, the fracture should be given time to "rest." If too much is done now, it could result in faulty regeneration. Ian_Syndrx -> ::looks up from his sensor data, wondering what Escher is doing:: Cmdr JFarrington -> ::sits, then swivels her chair towards Sovak:: Captain, suggest we get engineering and science to get a weapon or a way to work around the alloy that is blocking our sensors. Vilanne -> We'll have to suspend the tissues, as the bone will not support anything Admiral Atragon-9 -> # It looks like there is a series of low buildings ahead, let's make for them Eva Jaz -> ::nods:: kyle_mele -> That will give the leg time to heal, as well as give you time to go over the detailed schematics of the break itself, allowing you more certainty in a course of action. precip -> ::continues dreaming....of back home while unconscious:: kyle_mele -> Yes, obviously. The entire leg should be placed in traction. Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Leaves the shovel wedged in the door jam, steps back:: Sovak -> Agreed. I am somewhat surprised they are not already working on that. Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Catching her breath:: Cmdr JFarrington -> ::thinks a minute:: Perhaps they are, Captain. I've been...distracted lately. LtCdrFaldek -> @ ::walks up to KK:: Need a hand? Garnoopy -> # Makes sense... once we're inside we can attempt to access the computer system and see what I can find out. Cmdr JFarrington -> ::glances to Keb, who has good reason to be distracted::: T'Prise -> AITP> ::Hologram appears before Escher of a Vulcan science officer.:: Please state the nature of your scientific inquiry. Vilanne -> ::glances at Eva:: I think we better suspend it and set up traction before he wakes, I wouldn't want to have him feel that one when he's alert. doug.t -> ::still running some diagnostics: Kansas Kenickie -> @ Decided to get off your butt? kyle_mele -> : :blink: : Walk? Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @Del Spooner> ::another Irenic, watching Kansas's efforts with a sort of dull apathy:: <m> Waste of time. Keb -> ::is most decidedly distracted, watching the position markers on A9 and Garn:: kyle_mele -> Oh.. Doctor.. the Commander is down for at least two to three days. Vilanne -> Wakes, not walk. Kansas Kenickie -> @ I am not as stronge as you, I am sure you can make a dent kyle_mele -> [[ oops. ]] Ian_Syndrx -> ::walks over to Escher and the hologram, then realizes who the hologram is:: Oh no, tell me you didn't... LtCdrFaldek -> @ I was ordered to go over there and do nothing. So techincally yes and no. Vilanne -> Days? kyle_mele -> [[ oh just keep him under for three days, he'll enjoy it hahha ]] LtCdrFaldek -> @ How would you like me to do it, like wrench it to one side hoping it might pry the door open? Eva Jaz -> ::cringes looking at Precip leg before nodding at Vil :: this is definitely hurt .. :: goes to fetch necessary equipement for traction :: Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Points at the door:: They come from here.. I figured we can crack it open MC_Escher -> ::composes himself:: Well, as you can see, we've managed to penetrate this alien alloy with sensors. It uses a unique phase quantum-displacement technology. We can't, however, manage to penetrate it with phasers. Garnoopy -> # ::jog, jog, jog:: MC_Escher -> ::glances back at Syndrx:: I was bored, okay? It looks like it might come in handy. Sovak -> +ESCHER+ Sovak to Science. precip -> (insert Risan Dream program on some patch to my head and Ill be quite content) Kansas Kenickie -> @ If we can get it open enough for someone to slip through to open it from the other side Vilanne -> The left leg was totally missed... his right one, ::shakes head:: I don't want to tell him. LtCdrFaldek -> @ How bout this... I pull you push, and you put your weight into it? Admiral Atragon-9 -> #::jogging along next to Garn:: Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::nods:: Sounds good Ian_Syndrx -> ::shakes his head:: Bored? So you created a hologram of a subordinate? This is beyond wierd... T'Prise -> AITP > ::blank face, impassive stare.:: Please input the proper data for analysis. MC_Escher -> ::holds a finger to HoloTP:: +Sovak+ Escher here. Go ahead. Eva Jaz -> ::comes back and starts setting traction , handling precip's leg carefully :: Hilee -> #Thomas Anderson>::Another Irenic among the group....digging and watching the new ones....grumbling under his breath:: Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @Del Spooner> ::apathetic drawl at Kansas from wehre he's sitting on top of a nearby rock:: Won't work. Sovak -> +Escher+ Report. What is your status? Ian_Syndrx -> ::rolls his eyes and returns to his analysis:: McFly -> @ Connor> ::looks back behind him seeing one of the other irenics:: Mr. Anderson... Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Glances back:: Why not? LtCdrFaldek -> @ ::grabs the shovel and pulls with all his might on the count of three...:: 1, 2, 3! ::pulls:: Eva Jaz -> ::shrugs:: it can be fix .. marvel of modern medecine ... <m> it will be painful though doug.t -> tapcom +nurse nacey+ nacey I am . Calling to confirm my appointment at 1500 is it still a go? Cmdr JFarrington -> ::swivels back, and can now see A9 and Garn jogging away from the crash site::: Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Pushes:: Vilanne -> ::assists Eva:: T'Prise -> @ Kyle Reese> ::Joins Del Spooner:: What is going on, who are the noobes? MC_Escher -> +Sovak+ We've updated the sensors to scan through the alloy, and right now we're working on a way to get a phaser shot through them. With luck, we'll have it within the hour. Garnoopy -> # ::arrives at the building, looks for a door:: Admiral Atragon-9 -> ((Remember, the Farm uses @, Garn and I use #)) Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @Del Spooner> Cos we've tried everything under the sun and looks like we're still getting our kicks around here...::rolls eyes:: Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @Del> ::glances at Kyle:: Dunno, but they're sure enthusiastic. Vilanne -> Yeah, I hate having patients that have bones crushed like this... I hope we can deaden all of the nerves and root them into ... maybe an implant or something. Sovak -> +Escher+ Acknowledged. Keep me advised. Admiral Atragon-9 -> <<Kyle is on the ship, right?>> LtCdrFaldek -> @ ::continues pulling on the shovel until...:: doug.t -> ::takes the time to recalibrate some relays:: MC_Escher -> +Sovak+ Ack. Escher out. ::turns to holo TP:: I'm sending you all the data we have on its structure and functure. ::punches some keys:: Cmdr JFarrington -> <yes> kyle_mele -> [[ which one? ]] Keb -> ::twisting her engagement ring:: Sovak -> So, we can scan through the alloy. Now we need to be able to transport through it. Hilee -> @::TA> Looks up at Connor...grumbles they never learn....do they? Admiral Atragon-9 -> # Garn, I see an opening, around this side ::motions with his phaser:: precip -> ::under sedation:: Cmdr JFarrington -> ::taps her console:: Eva Jaz -> ::looks at the chart after finishing ip setting the traction :: I think an implant is doable, and the nerve damage doesn't seem too extensive we might be able to regenerate at least some of it Garnoopy -> # Aye. T'Prise -> @ Kyle Reese> ::Shrugs:: Whatever. They finished piling up this cycle's quota of potatoes so we are going to need to start on the eggplant. Vilanne -> ::contemplaces:: Without total replacement, it's going to be a messy one. kyle_mele -> Let's focus on a temporary implant for the moment, but with the end goal of rebuilding his leg from his own bone. McFly -> @ Connor> ::glances over to McFly at andersons comment:: Admiral Atragon-9 -> ACTION: AS GARN AND A9 ENTER THE BUILDING, THEIR SENSOR SIGNAL GOES A BIT "FUZZY" AS THEY ARE NOW BENEATH THE UNIQUE ALLOY McFly -> @ ::Glances back:: No they don't Cmdr JFarrington -> ::absently:: I suppose if we can scan through it, it depends on the density of the alloy.... Garnoopy -> # ::inside the building:: Keb -> ::looks alarmed:: Their signal's getting weaker... Ian_Syndrx -> ::catches up on analyzing the sweep data, the completed sections are laid over the old scans, and a clear distinction between the two sets can be seen:: Vilanne -> ::nods to Mele:: Ok chief. I think we are ready to wake him up... he's got pain meds and blockers, we can bring him ou. Ready? Eva Jaz -> ::puts the chart down nodding in agreement with Mele :: kyle_mele -> ::ponders:: On the other hand.. that may increase the chance of future damage if we're not meticulously careful in ensuring the regeneration is completely at 100% Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Falls back as the shovel snaps::: precip -> ::dreams of a beach scene...women race across the beach infront of him...then Nurse Nancy waddles by....:: kyle_mele -> Yes, bring him out of stasis. LtCdrFaldek -> @ ::lands on the ground:: Hilee -> @T.Anderson> ::Leans on his shovel handle....shaking his head...::@Connor> Well they are bringing a bit of humor to the room...just look at them mindlessly continuing...think I'll just watch awhile....::snorts:: Garnoopy -> # ::scans with tricorder:: Ian_Syndrx -> ::notices the two blue dots which indicate team members being tracked, directs the search pattern to cover that area of the planet:: Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @Del> Kyle> ::rolls eyes:: You and that eggplant...don't need to harvest for at least a few more days. ::clearly apathetic; is older than the others and has been here longer:: Vilanne -> Nurse Nancy> ::feels a twitch of her left ear, rubs it trying to make it go away:: Admiral Atragon-9 -> #::stows phaser as the building seems empty:: Garn, there's something weird about this place Vilanne -> ::changes the meds into Precip:: Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Starts cursing like a truck drive, grabs a piece of the shovel and wacks the door:: Garnoopy -> # It's empty? T'Prise -> AITP > ::Moves stiffly and artificially, head cocking in disjointed motions as the computer analysis is run.:: Inquiry, what is the chemical makeup of the materials you wish analyzed? Admiral Atragon-9 -> #It doesn't seem to have been made for people Garnoopy -> # There are no computer terminals? Garnoopy -> # No chairs? Garnoopy -> # No fans? Ian_Syndrx -> ::the blue dots drop in and out at random intervals due to the interference:: Garnoopy -> # I agree with you... but it doesn't make sense. precip -> ::ponders why he dreamt of that.....then he sees Garnoopy and Atragon run by holding hands.....wait thats not right..:: Admiral Atragon-9 -> # There are no chairs, or seated consoles or accommodations for organic life at all LtCdrFaldek -> @ ::stands up, brushing off his uniform:: Well one down a few more to go... Garnoopy -> # I don't even see a screen. doug.t -> ::taps com badge ::+ Nancy + I am calling to Confirm my appointment at 1500 is it still a go? Vilanne -> ::Completes the med changeover:: He'll start back with us soon. Cmdr JFarrington -> ::sighs:: +Margaux+ Farrington to Commander Roget. MC_Escher -> ::sighs, not really having expected this to work:: I just sent it to you, T'Prise. It's all there in the data. Here, I'll point you to it. ::highlights the chemical makeup and resends it to AITP:: precip -> ::beach scene is repalced by a dull light..his eyes open....:: Vilanne -> Nurse Nancy> +Doug.t+ We've had some emergencies, we'd better make it 2200. McFly -> @ Connor> ::Stands next to anderson:: i have to admit, at least they're trying, we gave up a long time ago, maybe we should at least think of something doug.t -> + Nancy+ ok sounds good . I will be their LtCmdr Roget -> +Farrington+ Roget here Cmdr JFarrington -> +Margaux+ Is there any Intel on this planet you'd care to share with us? Hilee -> @Anderson> ::Looks at Connor:: ...@ Connor> Blue pill or red one this time?? Vilanne -> Nurse Nancy> ::glad she's not on duty at 2200, marks Doug.T's chart for the night shift:: Eva Jaz -> ::watches Precip , waiting for him to awake :: T'Prise -> @ Kyle Reese > Del> ::shrug again, clearly uneffected, somewhat apathetic:: Got anything else to do? Garnoopy -> # I'm reading a lot of power going through here though. Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::walks away from the door pissed off:: Keb -> ::tries to keep her eyes on the flickering signals, in case watching them will keep them visible:: Garnoopy -> # These walls have massive electrical conduits McFly -> @ Connor> ...definately the blue pill precip -> ::does a groggy look around his surroundings...still foggy then remembers:: Shuttle....Chief....Atragon... McFly -> @ ::mcfly stands behind connor and anderson:: hey now's not the time for drugs Hilee -> @Anderson>> Nods tollaly in agreement:: LtCdrFaldek -> @ Well see why do you think I was napping, didn't wanna end up pissed... ::following KK:: doug.t -> ::taps com badge , closes com:: Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @Del> Kyle> ::watching Kansas have her temper tantrum, laughs aloud:: Well, they're a sight more interesting. Admiral Atragon-9 -> # Garn, can you tap into this in any way? Vilanne -> ::glances at the other docs then back to Precip:: You are back on the Manticore now... in sickbay. You'll be out of here soon. McFly -> @ look, we tried man handling these things earlier, but what about a large group of us rushing one, maybe we can overpower it T'Prise -> AITP > ::Jerkily cocks head:: Your request does not compute....analysis complete. Suggested solution, hydrogen dioxide. Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Looks back at Faldek, still mad:: oh Shut up LtCmdr Roget -> +Farrington+ Commander, you have access to any and all information that I have authorization to share. Eva Jaz -> ::raises an eyebrow at Vil's mention of "soon" :: Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Stomps off:: Hilee -> @::Visons of demons now replaced with long green towers of flame totally consuming him in his mind...tortured:: precip -> There was a crash...Atragon...Garnoopy...are they....looks down his body...Oh dear gosh... Vilanne -> ::keeps Precip's lower extremities sedated:: Garnoopy -> # Well... Garnoopy -> # Hmmm. Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @Del> ::watching Kansas stomp off:: Feisty one, isn't she? LtCdrFaldek -> @ ::stops following:: Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @Del> She'll get used to it. Cmdr JFarrington -> ::yet another sigh:: +Margaux+ Thought I'd check. Thanks. Garnoopy -> # I mean... I'd have to tear off a wall panel and see if I could find some computer cables. Vilanne -> ::wishes the counselor was around:: Ian_Syndrx -> <<wait, HO2 ??>> Garnoopy -> # I suppose I could theoretically just watch what data is going through... see if anything interesting comes up. Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Stomps over to McFly:: precip -> Oh gosh...my leg....is it ....wait..no it couldnt be... Admiral Atragon-9 -> # You have a better idea? Garnoopy -> # Hacking it... that's more complicated. LtCmdr Roget -> +Farrington+ ::brightly:: Anytime Commander. That's why I'm here. T'Prise -> @ Kyle Reese > ::another apathetic shrug:: Wait until breeding time. doug.t -> ::is checking other systems to make sure they are working correctly: Garnoopy -> # ::shrugs, holsters his phaser, moves over to a wall panel and pulls it off:: Vilanne -> There was an incident you were involved with. ::glances at Mele:: We are working on getting it repaired now. You'll need your rest. McFly -> @ Connor> ::thinks for a minute:: ...We've tried attacking them but not with a large group before, could be worth a shot, ::looks over at anderson:: what do you think? Garnoopy -> # ::reveals dozens of cables, wires and electrical conduits:: Cmdr JFarrington -> +Margaux+ On another note, can you help science try to figure a way to beam our AT through the alloy? Hilee -> @ Anderson>::Sighs:: @ Mc Fly> It will do no....good,what part do you and your kind not understand::Looks at Connor...and pops a blue:: Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @Del> Kyle> ::snickers:: Aye... MC_Escher -> ::looks confused:: What? HO2? What in the world would that do? McFly -> @ ::looks over to see KK stomping up at him:: what happened this time? LtCmdr Roget -> +Farrington+ As you order, Commander. Admiral Atragon-9 -> # ::looks over Garn's shoulder and thinks of the movie "Brazil":: precip -> ::exhales:: I asked them if they had a plan..... Garnoopy -> # ::taps his tricorder and places it next to a series of cables, taps a few buttons:: Garnoopy -> # Alright... well... I can see the data going through here... but I obviously can't hack it like this. Garnoopy -> # I'd need a computer terminal to hack. precip -> Frak. ::said not to loudly:: Eva Jaz -> ::looks at Precip :: It will be ok Commander , I promise you it will ... it's nothing a competent medical team can't fix .. ::looks at Mele and Vil :: and it's your lucky day you have the best one just right here :: winks and give precip most charming Kansas Kenickie -> @ That stupid DOOR! Garnoopy -> # But I can at least see what is going through... LtCdrFaldek -> @ ::yells at McFly:: Not myfault! Ian_Syndrx -> ::goes over the data surrounding A9 and Garn's position, looking for signs of anything:: LtCmdr Roget -> ::sighs and heads toward Science:: McFly -> @ Connor> ::sighs:: he used to invent drugs, now he just injests them Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::balls hands into fists:: Vilanne -> They are working on things now, Commander... and we on you. Just rest. Hungry yet? Keb -> ::still watching the signals on her console, silently:: Admiral Atragon-9 -> # Can your tric monitor the data at all - any way to filter it for notice of our team? Cmdr JFarrington -> ::feeling very inadequate::: precip -> ::looks around at the Medical Staff and deck:: Wait..I dont see Garnoopy..or the Admrial. Hilee -> @::Offers @ Connor ...his daily allotment:: McFly -> @ ::wraps his arms around her:: calm down, no need to get worked up over a door kyle_mele -> ::continues to be glanced at, wonders if he forgot to style his hair today:: Kansas Kenickie -> @ it's not just the door! I can't stay here anymore!! McFly -> @ Connor> ::shifty eyes; quickly graps the pill while mcfly isn't looking and swallows it:: Garnoopy -> # Well... it depends on how this computer talks. Garnoopy -> # If the computer talks in a language I can understand, then yes. If it doesn't, then no. Garnoopy -> # ::tappity tap:: MC_Escher -> ::that epiphany look that House does all the time:: Oh! Wait! Of course! +Sovak+ Science to Bridge. LtCdrFaldek -> @ ::approaches McF and KK:: I think the door may be magnetically sealed. Hilee -> @Anderson..::just grins slightly:: McFly -> @ We'll find a way out, but psychotics isn't going to help precip -> Where are they? Still on the surface? Blast...does anyone think before goes on a mission! ::gets a bit irate assuming the worst:: Sovak -> +ESCHER+Sovak here. T'Prise -> AITP > ::Begins displaying schematics for a pressurized water system.:: Materials analysis confirms susceptibility to hydrogen dioxide. Vilanne -> ::smiles at Eva and her assuring words, then back to Precip:: You were beamed here directly, as you needed a little medical attention. Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @Del> ::hops off his rock and wanders in Anderson and Connor's direction, seeing the exchange going on:: Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Looks at Faldek:: Magnetic! McFly -> @ ::looks up at Faldek arms still around Kansas:: if it is any idea how to, i don't know, demagnetize, with what we have? precip -> ::exhales and looks at Vilanne:: I am thirsty... doug.t -> ::tapity tap checking some stuff out in the computer core:: Kansas Kenickie -> @ I have an idea LtCdrFaldek -> @ Uh yeah... electro magnets are uhm really powerful Cmdr JFarrington -> ::fades into thinking about beaming their people off the planet, all kinds of scenarios play out in her mind::: Garnoopy -> # Well... I'm not reading anything that'd be specific to the away team... but I'm showing an awful lot of energy flowing to one location... Vilanne -> That's a good sign, I'll get nurse Nancy to care for you. precip -> ::looks up and sees leg suspended:: How Bad Doctor. Hilee -> @Anderson> Looks at @Mc Fly on that comment:: @McFly> Hey I will have you know...the blues are not mind altering...only the red ones::smiles:: the blues help you keep calm,think clearer. Vilanne -> Nancy, can you.. McFly -> @ ::looks at KK:: yes Kansas Kenickie -> @ If it is magnetic we can use electric to break it Garnoopy -> # ::gets some more data, does a hmmm:: LtCdrFaldek -> @ Only magnets can change the uhm magnetism of another magnet. Admiral Atragon-9 -> # Okay, thta's our next stop - get a fix on it Keb -> <w to herself> I don't know if I want them to vanish or not. Eva Jaz -> ::looks at Vil ,wondering where the admiral and garn actually are .. glad to learn that they're actually doing something to find the AT :: Vilanne -> Nurse Nancy> ::before Vil finishes, Nancy is at precip's door, smiling from ear to ear:: Yes, Doctors? Garnoopy -> # Well... Admiral. MC_Escher -> ::while looking at the schematics:: +Sovak+ I'm going to send you diagrams for how to reconfigure the secondary phasers banks into...a water pressure gone. It's going to be a little hard to target, but it will penetrate the alloy. Garnoopy -> # ::clicks his tricorder shut and turns to Atragon:: MC_Escher -> *gun Vilanne -> ::looks to Mele to give Precip any update on his leg:: LtCmdr Roget -> ::strolls into Science looking for Escher, et all:: Garnoopy -> # We have several options... go to where the power is flowing, or go to where it's coming from... or go to where the commands are coming from. Kansas Kenickie -> @ Pull some wire out of the lighting and then connect it to the door and them stick the other end into the where the bulb goes. McFly -> @ ::KK:: i like it, keep going ::faldek:: and that's why i'm in security precip -> ::notes Nancy and does a half smile...and decides not to mention his medically induced dream of her:: LtCdrFaldek -> @ I'm not sure how electro magnets work though... Ian_Syndrx -> ::hears the AITP talk about water, wonders why it says a broken chemical formula, then grabs a glass of water from the replicator Ian_Syndrx -> :: MC_Escher -> ::taps the buttons and send the data to the bridge:: Garnoopy -> # If we go to where it's flowing... we could run into resistance but it makes sense the away team is there. Garnoopy -> # If we go to where it's coming from, we can blow it up. Cmdr JFarrington -> ::receives the data:: Sending to you, Captain. Garnoopy -> # If we go to where the commands are coming from we might be able to find out what's going on. T'Prise -> @ Kyle Reese > ::wanders back over to his egg plants not interested in any of the goings on.:: Eva Jaz -> ::gives Precip a little pat on the shoulder and a warm smile before walking away from teh biobed as Nancy approaches:: Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @Del> ::falls in next to Anderson:: What's shaking? LtCdrFaldek -> @ I kill people, blow things up, and create runabouts... I'm not scientifically inclined. Kansas Kenickie -> @ I did this with my brothers a few times. it hurts reall bad, my brother Ian peed his pants once from it kyle_mele -> ::smile at Precip:: kyle_mele -> Commander, you're going to be be here for a little while. Let's leave it at that for now. Sovak -> +Escher+ Your com broke up a bit, Commander. Configure they scondary phasers configure the secondary phasors into what? Kansas Kenickie -> @ I am going to go bust up a light for supplies! Vilanne -> Nurse Nancy> What can I get for you? Back rub? Warm compress? a Sponge bath? Ian_Syndrx -> ::drops a small piece of the metal into the glass to see if anything happens:: precip -> ::looks at Leg up in.....some sort of field..h cannot see the damage...:: Hilee -> @Anderson> @Del> Oh just watching this group...literally beating themselves up...having a few chuckles...you know..::offers her her blue for the day:: precip -> ::to Nancy:: Just need something to drink..I feel so dehydrated. Vilanne -> Nurse Nancy> ::to doctors:: Ice chips, or can he have full fluids yet? Admiral Atragon-9 -> # I like the blowing up bit, but we should locate the team first, so we don't kill them in the process LtCmdr Roget -> ::moving around slowly, her heels clicking on the floor:: LtCmdr Roget -> ::wrinkling her nose at all the "science" stuff:: Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Grabs a new shovel and smacks a light:: Garnoopy -> # So... where the power is going or the commands coming from? Keb -> ::considering whether their vanishing altogether would mean they'd found Faldek...or that they were gone for good:: Keb -> ::shudders:: LtCdrFaldek -> @ I don't know if i want to be a part of this... the whole pants urination thing... Sovak -> ::pulling up the data on his chair terminal:: Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @Del> Anderson> ::takes the blue pill and downs it quickly:: Aye, they're a fun bunch. Were we ever that optimistic? Ian_Syndrx -> ::the metal begins dissolving in the water:: Kansas Kenickie -> @ Don't be a baby Faldek, you won't feel the pain Admiral Atragon-9 -> # Where the power is going precip -> ::To Mele:: How long is how long? The Admrial and the Chief are down their doiing the impossible..again...I need to.....oh....Frak....what the heck am I saying. Blast...I just wish they would of thought this through! ::a bit of anger:: kyle_mele -> Fluids are fine. Hilee -> @Anderson>:: Watches as HE takes the blue:: kyle_mele -> ::Precip:: You will not be rejoining them this mission, most likely. Vilanne -> Nurse Nancy> ::hopes it's ice chips, so she can feed them to him one by one:: Admiral Atragon-9 -> <<Me? think something through? har-har!>> Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Starts pulling wires out of the housing:: T'Prise -> AITP > ::Continues to stand unblinking, waiting to be turned off or asked another question.:: doug.t -> ::flips tricorder scans the relays:: LtCdrFaldek -> @ OH wait you're right... MC_Escher -> +Sovak+ It's a big water gun. It will corrode the metal as we phaser through it, giving us penetrating power. ::turns to Roget:: Can I help you? Cmdr JFarrington -> ::jerks out of her thinking:: Water? Kansas Kenickie -> @ besides I have don't it, are you saying I am tuffer then you? McFly -> @ Connor> ::stands behind anderson and del watching KK and faldek:: it's so simple it might work Eva Jaz -> ::sees Nancy's hoepful look :: You can start with ice chips ::winks at her :: LtCmdr Roget -> ::strolls over to Syndrx and Escher:: What's in the glass? Garnoopy -> # ::points:: Then it's that way... but Admiral, we're going to lose contact with the ship in the next few minutes. We'll be on our own. LtCdrFaldek -> @ It won't hurt, but you'll need to tell me when to stop because I won't know if the pain gets to be too much. Hilee -> @Anderson> ...::looks on watching:: @ Del/Connor> Oh I think I remember we were...but that was so long ago...how long was it?? Cmdr JFarrington -> ::Sovak:: Then why doesn't it dissolve when it rains? Ian_Syndrx -> ::looks Roget straight in the eye:: water. Eva Jaz -> *hopeful Admiral Atragon-9 -> # Do you want to go back? Vilanne -> Nurse Nancy> Coming right up, Doctor. ::wide grin, waddles out of the room to collect the prescription:: Sovak -> +ESCHER+ ...understood. Forward the plans to engineering, and TAC. precip -> They can't get along with eachother...they are likely to shoot themselves...they should be beamed out of that mess....::gets worked up:: Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Bites the tip of the wire to get to coating off:: Garnoopy -> # Never. T'Prise -> AITP > ::Turns to Roget:: Please state the nature of your scientific inquiry. Eva Jaz -> ::elbows Vil in the ribs softly :: <q> so what do you think they're trying to do down there ?! Vilanne -> Commander, if you get all worked up, we are going to have to knock you out again.... your blood pressure is rising. Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @Del> Connor> ::cocks head and glances at him:: Don't tell me you're falling in with their schemes...it's a waste of breath. Kansas Kenickie -> @ This has to work kyle_mele -> Commander, your concern is understandable. However, your energy must now be focused on you. MC_Escher -> ::forwards the plans as Sovak asked, looks at Roget:: Water alone isn't enough to penetrate most of the alloy, but once we fire it at high velocity from orbit, it will do the trick. LtCdrFaldek -> @ Ok so what do I do again? Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Shoves wire into the crack:: Ian_Syndrx -> ::looks back at the hologram:: oh, shut it! ::turns back to Roget:: please, ignore the hologram McFly -> @ ::mcfly stands back and watches:: do be careful, that thing could bite back T'Prise -> AITP > ::Looks at Syndrx:: Your inquiry does not compute. Hilee -> @Anderson> I wonder if they even realize what lies....beyond that door? LtCmdr Roget -> ::casts a glance at the hologram and turns her attention back to Syndrx and Escher:: Admiral Atragon-9 -> # Good man, let's go get our people home! MC_Escher -> ::nods with Syndrx:: In fact... :turns to computer:: Computer, end program AITP. LtCdrFaldek -> @ Ok... I thought I was going to be the lab rat but apparently not... Cmdr JFarrington -> ::receives the plans at OPS as well::: Kansas Kenickie -> @ you are precip -> ::exhales:: Okay....Okay...I saw my leg briefly after the crash..it was....disgusting ...what is the prognosis? Vilanne -> Nurse Nancy> ::waddles back in with a large glass full of ice chips and a short handled spoon; moves close to Precip's head and smiles down at him:: Let's wet that whistle, eh? MC_Escher -> Computer> Ending...done. :hologram disappears:: Cmdr JFarrington -> Pirk> ::takes a look at the plans:::and blinks, confused::: LtCdrFaldek -> @ Oh haha what do I do then T'Prise -> AITP> ::vanishes:: Garnoopy -> # This way ::points:: LtCmdr Roget -> Perhaps this will expide your research MC_Escher -> ::turns back to Roget:: Hilee -> <<that was to Del and connor>> Kansas Kenickie -> ::Points up at the light above them:: remove the bulb and stick this wire into it doug.t -> ::begins pulling relays :: Ian_Syndrx -> ::Escher:: We need to talk about that monster when this is over. precip -> Aye Nurse..:::starts drinking:: LtCmdr Roget -> ::hands Escher a PADD with the SFIntel logo on the front:: Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @Del> Anderson> ::laughs:: I doubt it. Admiral Atragon-9 -> # ::pulls out his phaser:: Let's go Kansas Kenickie -> @ Into where the bulb was twisted into MC_Escher -> ::a little flustered, takes the PADD and barely glances at the logo:: What's this? Vilanne -> Nurse Nancy> ::feeding Precip ice chips one by one with a huge smile on her face:: Hilee -> @::Chuckling ...and shaking his head:: McFly -> @ Connor> ::behinds anderson and del:: i wish we could record this, this is going to be funny T'Prise -> @ Kyle Reese > ::Starts digging up eggplant in a corner of the farm.:: LtCdrFaldek -> @ Ok... ::removes the bulb and does what she says:: Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @Del> ::lounges back:: Eva Jaz -> :;watching with amusement Nancy obviously happy to be feeding Precip some ice chips :: Ian_Syndrx -> ::walks back to his globe to check on the mapping:: Kansas Kenickie -> @ OK let go!! Garnoopy -> # ::phaser in hand, heads off with A9:: LtCmdr Roget -> ::gives him a firm, unwavering look:: Call it a gift. precip -> ::stops and turns to Mele:: I am not going to lose it....I can't lose it. Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @Del> Kyle> ::calls:: Oy, for god's sake, kyle, leave the purple menace and come over and watch this...word is one of the newbs might go in their pants! LtCdrFaldek -> @ ::lets go a little late and is zapped:: Hilee -> @Anderson>::Looks at Connor,and Del::Shhhhhh...they might stop....chuckles uncontrollaby:: Cmdr JFarrington -> Pirk> Captain, I don't see how this is going to work, Sir. MC_Escher -> ::opens his mouth to speak his mind and for once realizes that it might not be a good idea; closes his mouth and nods:: Yes sir. Cmdr JFarrington -> ::looking at the plans at OPS, scratching her head::: Ian_Syndrx -> ::looks at the map and notices an area that looks different than the other scanned locations. zooms in to take a look:: Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Smacks the wire away with the shovel:: kyle_mele -> ::Precip:: I will be happy to disclose the extent of the damage done to your leg.. but not right now. You've just come out of a very deep sleep, and you need to regain some strength before we talk about options. McFly -> <ACTION> As faldek inserts the wire into the lamp a feedback pulse surges up through the wire arcing to Kansas and Faldek knocking them out T'Prise -> @ Kyle Reese > ::Grumbles, but heads over to join Connor and Del.:: Alright, I am here, what are we looking at? Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Shocked, falls down:: LtCdrFaldek -> @ ::hits the ground, knocked out:: Hilee -> @Anderson> Stops chuckling just in time to see the newbie light up like a light bulb....and the other as well...::guffaws outloud:: Garnoopy -> # ::heading down a hallway:: Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @Del> Kyle> ::points at Kansas and Faldek:: That. ::sees them go down:: Ahh...::wince:: McFly -> @ Connor> ::bursts into laughter seeing the two of them on the ground:: Admiral Atragon-9 -> # ::quietly:: Why is no one around at all? Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @Del> ::glances at McFly:: Well played, skip. ::snorts:: Sovak -> Our Science team does come up with some unusual solutions, at times, however, thier success rate is quite high. precip -> ::gets worked up again:: If I lose my leg Ill lose my....::clinches fist:: Why the ::BOLIAN CURSE WORD:: did they think we could do it all alone.....Blast them...::not rational as he looks at his leg:: Vilanne -> Nurse Nancy> ::keeps feeding Precip, almost doing the "here's the airplane" thing to get his attention:: Ian_Syndrx -> ::sees several dots that look suspiciosly like lifesigns, redirects the sensors to do a focused sweep of the area:: McFly -> @ ::mcfly runs over to KK checking to see if she's alright:: Damnit girl, i knew you'd get yourself killed one day Eva Jaz -> ::elbows Vil :: <q> I think she likes him ... kyle_mele -> It is not my wish to sedate you, Precip. Garnoopy -> # ::noticing it's soooo quiet:: LtCdrFaldek -> @ ::lays there, twitches a bit:: Hilee -> @Anderson...@ McFly> Hate to say we told you so....but ...WE DID....burst into a total gutteral laugh...holding his sides:: precip -> ::exhales and tries to simmer down:: Cmdr JFarrington -> ::Sovak:: It looks too easy to me, Captain. Eva Jaz -> ::watches precip becoming more agitated .. worrying the he will have to be sedated again :: Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Blinks slowly:: i'm not dead.. i've done this before Eva Jaz -> ::takes a look at his vitals :: Vilanne -> Nurse Nancy> ::when he exhales, she feeds him more:: Are you moistened now? I can get you some jello if you wish? precip -> Okay...okay...I just..dont know what to think now. T'Prise -> @ Kyle Reese > ::Chortles enthusiastically.:: That was well worth the walk over here. McFly -> @ ::grabs her and holds her tight:: seriously, don't ever do that again Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @Del> Kyle> ::grins:: Told you. Admiral Atragon-9 -> #::turns the corner and they find themselves in the Central Core room:: precip -> ::looks up at leg..then back to Mele and the Medical Staff:: Sorry about the language. LtCdrFaldek -> @ ::opens eyes:: What the frak just happened? Garnoopy -> # ::in the central core room:: kyle_mele -> ::smile:: Understandable. LtCmdr Roget -> You know where to find me if you have questions. I trust you know that any information that may be helpful to you remains only with you. Kansas Kenickie -> @ i'm OK... I am just a little fuzzy Kansas Kenickie -> @ lets check the door Admiral Atragon-9 -> # Holy Mother of.... Eva Jaz -> ::smiles at Precip:: I've heard worse Keb -> ::twists her ring again:: Vilanne -> Nurse Nancy> ::pets his arm momentarily:: We understand... its stressful. So, Jello? T'Prise -> @ Kyle Reese > Del > Electrocution, my favorite. kyle_mele -> I do not forsee you losing your leg. We're going to do everything we can to ensure it's as close to normal as possible once you're out of here. Hilee -> @Anderson> @Del>I....know...this is just way too funny,did we ever do anything like that?? Admiral Atragon-9 -> # Who are these people? What are they doing? LtCdrFaldek -> @ ::stands up too fast and hits the deck again:: Im fine... it's ok... Cmdr JFarrington -> ::glance to Keb:: You ok? McFly -> @ Connor> ::falls to the ground unable to stand anymore; catching his breath:: that... was the funniest thing... i've seen in a long time... i needed a good laugh Cmdr JFarrington -> ::can't stand the silence::: Garnoopy -> # ::looks around:: Garnoopy -> # ::blinks:: Garnoopy -> # Well... Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Smiles:: and I didn't pee Keb -> ::nods half-heartedly:: Yeah...I just want them to find the others and get back here. MC_Escher -> ::reads the PADD quietly, looks up for a few moments, walks over to the console, makes a few modifications to the new water gun and hides his tracks so that it looks like those changes were always there:: Garnoopy -> # They look like... well... precip -> Okay..okay....good....there's hope....:: said with a noticable hint of fear :: Admiral Atragon-9 -> # Are they feeding the machines or are the machines feeding them? Garnoopy -> # I'm not quite sure McFly -> @ ::helps her up:: right cause that's what i was concerned about the most doug.t -> replaces the relays:: precip -> ::sips ice water:: LtCdrFaldek -> @ ::finally stands up:: kyle_mele -> ::chuckle:: Come on.. you're talking about us here. You know we're the best! MC_Escher -> ::ejects the memory core from the PADD, takes a deep breath, and pushes it into the recycler on the wall, surreptitiously placing the now-empty PADD on a stack of those similar to it:: LtCdrFaldek -> @ Yeah lets go check on the Cardassian, see if he's ok... Ian_Syndrx -> ::the scan begins to clear, until several dots become clear - among them two humans, a Cardassian, and a half Klingon:: Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @Del> Kansas> ::seeing her wake up and stand up:: Enjoying yourself, girl? ::snarks:: Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::walks over to the door, slips fingers in the slit and pulls:: Garnoopy -> # ::scans with a tricorder:: Eva Jaz -> ::looks at Mele with a smile :: that's what I told him Cmdr JFarrington -> ::Sovak:: Captain, do you think we should call Mr. Escher up here to explain? Admiral Atragon-9 -> # So this is where the power is flowing to... the systems are all feeding into here, into them? precip -> Aye...yeah...true Doc..you guys have saved my Blue caboose quite a few times... Garnoopy -> # It appears so. McFly -> @ Connor> ::walks up to faldek; gives him a manly pat on the back:: you're alright kid, thanks for the entertainment Hilee -> @Anderson>::Looking on as the singes one sttod,then fell down again...then up again @Del> Connor> he's up and down and all around::laughing hysterically:: Vilanne -> Nurse Nancy> There's always hope, Commander. I'll get you a pudding and jello for later. ::leaves the doctors to their work and waddles back to the Nurses station:: precip -> Caboose? where did I get that word from.. Hilee -> *singed one precip -> ::blinks:: LtCdrFaldek -> @ Wow, even after I popped you? Nice guy... Hilee -> *stood ...jeesh McFly -> @ ::behind KK:: I don't think anything happened Garnoopy -> # Um... Atragon... Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Pulls harder:: It had to have worked! precip -> ::sighs and rests his head on the provided pillow:: Keb -> ::glances at Jami:: It can't be easy for you, either. Ian_Syndrx -> ::also sees numerous unidentified lifesigns, but the computer can't Identify them:: McFly -> @ Connor> ::anyone that can make me laugh that hard is alright by me Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @Del> Anderson> ::smacks him in the shoulder gently:: Hey, take a grip, pal...you're gonna give yourself a heart attack. Admiral Atragon-9 -> # What do you have, Garn? Garnoopy -> # ::blinks, looking at a naked and bald person:: LtCdrFaldek -> @ I did not do it for your amusement. But It did not hurt. LtCmdr Roget -> ::leaning against the counter, noting that the hem of her trousers need to mended:: Cmdr JFarrington -> ::keb:: No..but I've been through this a few times and somehow he seems to always come out of it...most of the time... precip -> ::starts to close his eyes:: Ian_Syndrx -> ::sets the secondary sensors to continue sweeping the area around that grid, then sets the primary array to continues the main search pattern:: Garnoopy -> # I think that it's Brutus. Cmdr JFarrington -> It's the waiting I hate. And the not knowing. McFly -> @ ::puts his arms around her again; whispers in her ear:: it'll be alright, we'll find a way out, i promise Garnoopy -> # Without the hair I didn't recognize him... and well... *coughs* without the uniform... Admiral Atragon-9 -> #::Stops looking around and moves over to Garn's location:: Hilee -> @Anderson>Looks over at Connor:: Connor> Your right of course....::stifling back a chuckle:: Faldek> Though my excellent fellow you really should give up smoking...::Looks at Connor:: Keb -> ::very low voice:: If...if he doesn't come back, my family would probably be relieved. At lest my dad. Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Eyes puddle up:: (w) how T'Prise -> @ Kyle Reese > ::Continues chuckling while moving back to the eggplant.:: Admiral Atragon-9 -> # Frak, it IS him Garnoopy -> # And it looks like he's been crying. Ian_Syndrx -> ::sees the blue dots blink and takes a look at that area, sees the faint life signs again:: Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @Del> ::rolls eyes:: LtCdrFaldek -> @ ::looks at Anderson:: Do you want me to hit you like I hit Connor earlier? precip -> ::goes back to sleep:: Admiral Atragon-9 -> #:: his eyes scan the boides nearby:: Ian_Syndrx -> ::presses the keys to uplink the data to the bridge station and runs to the bridge:: Vilanne -> ::whispers:: Well, he's out for a while, I'm going to get cleaned up and caught up Admiral Atragon-9 -> #Oh NO! It's T'Prise Vilanne -> ::leaves the surgical suite:: LtCmdr Roget -> ::glances over at Escher and Syndrx:: kyle_mele -> ::nods in agreement, vacates the surgical suite:: Eva Jaz -> ::nods and follows Vil :: Admiral Atragon-9 -> # and Hilee and t'Tamarak! Garnoopy -> # ::looks over:: And her hair is gone too.. and uniform. Apparently that's the dress code here. MC_Escher -> ::sits back in a chair in science, strangely quiet, as the events of the past hour run through his head:: McFly -> @ ::moves the hair out of her face:: ...i don't know, but we always find a way out, we did back on that shuttle remeber? Garnoopy -> # ::sucks in some air, noting those who are here:: doug.t -> ::brings the relays back online :: Cmdr JFarrington -> Pirk> ::turns the plans upside down and inside out , trying to figure out how it's going to work::: Sovak -> I suppose if we are going to turn the ship into a water gun we shoudl talk to him, yes. Vilanne -> ::steps with Mele and Eva:: I hope he doesn't wake up and keep freaking out Admiral Atragon-9 -> # We're finding our team... Ian_Syndrx -> ::exits the TL to the bridge:: Captain! I've located our away team! kyle_mele -> ::small shake of his head:: Precip is level-headed. He will be fine. Garnoopy -> # But what's happening with them? Cmdr JFarrington -> ::nods to Sovak::: +Escher+ Mr. Escher, come to the bridge.... Admiral Atragon-9 -> =/\======= PAUSE SIM =======/\= Admiral Atragon-9 -> Okay, TBS is 10 minutes

Game Master (GM) - STSF Sorehl Game Master (GM) - CmdrJ Farrington Mission Commanding Officer (MCO) - Captain Holloway Mission Executive Officer (MXO) - STSF Scooter Helm/Operations Officer (HOPS) - Joker Morgan Chief Medical Officer (CMO) - TKAR Chief Science Officer (CSCI) - Revon Assistant Science Officer (ASCI) - Cmdr JFarrington Chief Security Officer (CSEC) - Va'yel MISSION BRIEFING: The Intrepid-class starship REPULSE is enroute to the Sakura system to find a missing shuttlecraft. Cmdr JFarrington -> =/\==/\= STSF ACADEMY =/\==/\= Cmdr JFarrington -> =/\==/\= 10/20/2009=/\==/\= Cmdr JFarrington -> Game Master (GM) - STSF Sorehl Cmdr JFarrington -> Game Master (GM) - CmdrJ Farrington Cmdr JFarrington -> Mission Commanding Officer (MCO) - STSF Sorehl Cmdr JFarrington -> Mission Executive Officer (MXO) - STSF Scooter Cmdr JFarrington -> Helm/Operations Officer (HOPS) - Joker Morgan Cmdr JFarrington -> Chief Science Officer (CSCI) - Revon Cmdr JFarrington -> Assistant Science Officer (ASCI) - Cmdr JFarrington Cmdr JFarrington -> Chief Security Officer (CSEC) - Va'yel Cmdr JFarrington -> =/\==/\=END ROSTER=/\==/\= Cmdr JFarrington -> =/\==/\=END ROSTER=/\==/\= STSF Sorehl -> MISSION BRIEFING: The Intrepid-class starship REPULSE is enroute to the Sakura system to find a missing shuttlecraft. STSF Sorehl -> :::gestures to the holodeck doors::: STSF Sorehl -> =/\= =/\= BEGIN SIM =/\==/\= STSF Sorehl -> =/\= =/\= BEGIN SIM =/\==/\= Revon -> <CSCI> ::on Bridge, manning station:: Joker Morgan -> <HOPS> ::At Helm manning controls:: STSF_Scooter -> XO> ::sitting in the semi-comfy chair...chai latte still in hand:: Cmdr JFarrington -> <ASCI> ::in the science lab working on science things::: Cmdr JFarrington -> <Evening, Captain> Va'yel -> <CSEC>::Monitering security feeds, in her office.:: STSF Sorehl -> << Roster UPDATE - MCO is Captain Halloway >> Captain Halloway -> <CO> :::breezes onto the bridge::: STSF_Scooter -> Evening Captain. STSF_Scooter -> XO> ^ Joker Morgan -> <HOPS> ::continues to monitor controls:: Revon -> <CSCI> +ASCI+ How are those ultra-adaptive Euglenoids coming along? Cmdr JFarrington -> <ASCI> ::blinkturn::: Uh.... Captain Halloway -> <CO><XO> So, I got an update from Starfleet Command. It seems the shuttlecraft has been overdue for two weeks. Cmdr JFarrington -> <ASCI> ::grabs the padd::: +CSCI+ They're coming, sir. STSF_Scooter -> XO> CO> Two weeks? ::blink, blink:: Cmdr JFarrington -> <ASCI> ::cringe, wondering exactly what he means::: STSF_Scooter -> XO> CO> Hope they have enough supplies... Va'yel -> <CSEC>::Grabs her phaser for her ship patrol shift, and lets her assistant moniter the security feeds.:: Cmdr JFarrington -> <ASCI> ::face goes all blushed and she gets even more nervous::: Revon -> <CSCI> +ASCI+ Good. Good. By next month, they should be able to survive in Zero G, nonatmospheric conditions! Keep them safe, please. Joker Morgan -> <HOPS> <CO> Sir We will be entering the Sakura system is 10 minutes Captain Halloway -> <CO><XO> A doctor returning from some conference on Rigel VI. They searched the immediate area, but needed a larger ship to check out this system for clues. Cmdr JFarrington -> <ASCI> ::whew:: +CSCI+ Aye, Sir. Joker Morgan -> *in STSF_Scooter -> XO> HOPS> Sensors on full, Mr Morgan. Report any returns you may get. Joker Morgan -> <HOPS> Aye Sir... ::Sensors Scan on Full:: Captain Halloway -> <CO><XO> Just one passenger, by reports. Now they're worried it might have passed through this system or been forced to by emergency. :::looks to HOPS::: Bring up the system onscreen, please. Revon -> <CSCI> <<Ehm, isn't TAC and SCI the ones with External sensors? Oh well>> STSF_Scooter -> XO> -=CSCI=- Mr Revon, I want you to ride herd on the long range sensors, and report any findings you have. Revon -> <CSCI> <XO> As you wish. ::Begins wide scan:: Va'yel -> <CSEC>::Patroling the forward decks, not expecting to see anything interesting.:: Captain Halloway -> <CO><XO> Problem is, there's a Prime Directive-protected culture on one of the inner worlds. Joker Morgan -> <HOPS> On Screen Aye Sir. ::tap tap tap:: Captain Halloway -> << Ops has all the navigational sensors, Revon >> Cmdr JFarrington -> <ASCI> ::moves over to peer into the ultra-adaptive Eulenoid containment area:::: STSF_Scooter -> XO> CO> Oh...joy... STSF_Scooter -> XO> CO> Want to take odds on the shuttle crashing there? Cmdr JFarrington -> <ASCI> ::mutters:: They actually do look pretty good. Revon -> <CSCI> <XO>A pinch of stealth, this calls for. Captain Halloway -> <CO><CSCI> I'm going to need a rundown on the Prime Directive world on the second planet. STSF_Scooter -> XO> CO> Indeed, Captain. Cmdr JFarrington -> ROSTER UPDATE - Chief Medical Officer (CMO) - TKAR Captain Halloway -> <CO><XO> Odds? Dunno, but if he had to land, it's the only planet with an atmosphere. Captain Halloway -> <CO> :::gestures onscreen::: The rest of the system is rocky worlds and gas giants. Revon -> <CSCI> <CO> Yes, bringing it up... Oh, god. Sir, this is not good for us... STSF_Scooter -> XO> ::purses her lips in a sigh:: Va'yel -> <CSEC>::Softly hums a song as she walks.:: Lifeforms..you tiny little lifeforms.. Captain Halloway -> <CO><CSCI> Can you be more specific? Cmdr JFarrington -> <ASCI> ::decides to peek at the mission update, but finds it's still restricted to the bridge, so she has to continue working::: TKAR -> <CMO>:;Watches and makes notes:: Joker Morgan -> <HOPS> ::Continues to review his scan:: Revon -> <CSCI> <CO> The culture of the civilization is exceedingly complex in it's language, which involves the position, age and wealth of the speaker, and the phase of the calender. Captain Halloway -> <CO><CSCI> Fascinating, I'm sure, but I'm less interested in the linguistics than the technological level. Captain Halloway -> <CO><HOPS> Tell me we're not seeing anything orbital or sensorlike on our approach... Revon -> <CSCI> <CO> On top of standing out, the planet is almost completely built up, save for a few closely monitored Agricultural zones. Their technology, With 5 being current and 1 being 18th century earth's is at a level 4. STSF_Scooter -> ((flaky Firefox crash...)) Captain Halloway -> <CO><CSCI> That's pretty advanced for a Prime Directive culture... TKAR -> <CMO><all>we are lucky that they are humanoid. Captain Halloway -> <CO><CMO> Are they? Good. That simplifies things a little. Joker Morgan -> <HOPS> CO> Sir I am not picking anything up on the orbit, nor am I picking up too much power at all coming from the planet. Revon -> <CSCI> <CO> It's because they exhibit extreme suspicion. You think klingons are bad? The Sakurans are thrice as suspicious as any Klingon. Law has even made consessions for murder out of suspicion. Revon -> <CSCI> <CO> I'd assume they have to drop that first... Va'yel -> <CSEC>::Decides to take a detour on her patrol to the mess hall.:: Spectacular view, but no trouble. Captain Halloway -> <CO><HOPS> So they don't seem too inclined toward space sciences, perhaps? :::rhetorically::: STSF_Scooter -> XO> ::standing there, blinking...:: Cmdr JFarrington -> <ASCI> ::wondering if she'll get to go to the bridge this time and see that hunky captain::: Captain Halloway -> <CO><HOPS> Standard orbit. <XO> Unless we should look elsewhere first? Cmdr JFarrington -> <ASCI> ::wistful sigh:::: Joker Morgan -> <HOPS> CO> It appears to be that way sir whether it's purposeful or not. TKAR -> <CMO>::nods ::the bio scans show humaniod but who knowns they might look like the species like the gorn. Joker Morgan -> <HOPS> Aye Sir Standard Orbit. ::tap tap Tap:: Revon -> <CSCI> ::Overhears:: Thankfully, that is corect. They have only communications sattelites. They have no sensors we know of. Va'yel -> <CSEC>::Resumes her patrol, leaving the mess hall.:: STSF_Scooter -> XO> CO> I doubt so, sir. If this is the only planet capable of sustaining life Captain Halloway -> <CO> :::hearing CMO, hopes our sensors are a little better tuned than that::: Cmdr JFarrington -> <ASCI> ::finally gets around to finishing her work in the science lab:::: Captain Halloway -> <CO> :::nods to XO::: Yeah, practically a magnet for a failing shuttle. STSF_Scooter -> XO> CO> If it was damaged... Revon -> <CSCI> ::Sighs, tries to formulate a strategy for recovery:: STSF_Scooter -> XO> CO> Captain, I'd recommend caution, if they are as paranoid as Mr Revon says they are Captain Halloway -> <CO><XO> Agreed. Captain Halloway -> <CO> Let's see if we can locate the shuttle. Commence scans. :::notes they didn't pick up any distress call or automated signals::: STSF_Scooter -> XO> HOPS> Mr Morgan, anything painting us from the planet? TKAR -> CMO><CO><XO>i just had the bio units /scanner updated also the new medical tricorders for this mission. Cmdr JFarrington -> <ASCI> ::finishes up her last report, puts it aside and starts daydreaming:::: Joker Morgan -> <HOPS> ::checks console:: XO> Sir I am not picking up any kind of sensors or probes from the planet. STSF_Scooter -> XO> HOPS> Understood. Keep one eye on the threat board, Mr Morgan. Joker Morgan -> <HOPS> XO> Aye Sir. Revon -> <CSCI> <CO> Sir, is it possible we could link up with one of our operatives on the planet and coordinate a search? Cmdr JFarrington -> <ASCI> ::sighs again, wishing she were Scooter, sitting there next to Halloway:::: STSF_Scooter -> XO> ::sets her mug in the convenient cupholder:: Joker Morgan -> <HOPS> ::comtinues to monitor and tap console:: Cmdr JFarrington -> <ASCI> ::then unknowingly nods off, one arm across the lab table:::: STSF_Scooter -> XO> ::is totally ignoring Captain Halloway's physical appearance... :P :: TKAR -> <CMO><CSCI>does your library computer shows any paranoid activies on this planets habinits? Va'yel -> <CSEC>::Continues her patrol, idly wondering why security personnel wore bright red, easy to spot, shirts in the 2260s.:: STSF Sorehl -> ACTION: Ship sensors clearly detect a Starfleet shuttlecraft in the southern hemisphere. Captain Halloway -> << No one can ignore it forever, Scooter. >> Cmdr JFarrington -> <ASCI> :::dreams of Halloway playing the piano, a glass of fine brandy in his hand, and Jami by his side in a ball gown::: Joker Morgan -> <HOPS> ::checks console:: XO> Sir I am picking up a Shuttlecraft in the Southern Hemisphere of the planet. Captain Halloway -> <CO><CSCI> I'm not aware of any operatives on the planet. STSF_Scooter -> ((I can...unless you're a buxom 30-something brunette)) Revon -> <CSCI> <CMO> Oh yes. Off the top, 15 murdered at hotel, killer released. That's typical. They have no punishment for suspicion. Scary really. Revon -> <CSCI> <CO> No? They must have left. We're on our own, then! Cmdr JFarrington -> <ASCI> ::and she is the envy of all who see her, mostly because she is with him::::sighs, slips off the lab table onto the floor::: Joker Morgan -> <HOPS> XO> I am scanning for life forms. Cmdr JFarrington -> <ASCI> ::thud:: Wha..where...???? STSF Sorehl -> ACTION: There are no life forms within the shuttle. Detailed scans show its power systems are down, its hull breached. Cmdr JFarrington -> <ASCI> ::looks around to the sound of laughter coming from the others in the lab:: Joker Morgan -> <HOPS> ::tap tap tap:: XO> Sir my scan has concluded there are no lifeforms on the shuttle, the hull has been breached and the power systems are down. STSF_Scooter -> Euglenoids> ::blinking at Jami's antics:: Cmdr JFarrington -> <ASCI> ::totally completely embarrassed, picks herself up, straightens her uniform, etc:::: STSF_Scooter -> XO> HOPS> Understood Mr Morgan. Captain Halloway -> <CO><CSCI> We've got sensors trained down there; we need to focus on finding our missing man. Cmdr JFarrington -> <ASCI> ::Euglenoids:: WHAT? Va'yel -> <CSEC>::Continues walking and looks down at the bright splash of yellow coloring her own uniform.:: Lovely. Who designs these things? TKAR -> <CMO>::watches whats happening <Csci>interesting?<CO>i think i better pick up away medical kit /pouch someone has to fix up whoever is on the shuttle::SMILES:; i will be in sick bay if you need me ::Goes to pick up a medical pouch/tricorder:: STSF_Scooter -> Euglenoids> ::shrug and go back to their evolving:: Cmdr JFarrington -> <ASCI> :::plunks onto a lab stool:::: Revon -> <CSCI> <CO> Aye. Scanning for communicators. Captain Halloway -> <CO><XO> We may need to have an away team ready, just in case. And it sounds like security may be needed. Cmdr JFarrington -> <ASCI> ::sigh::: STSF_Scooter -> XO> CO> Aye Captain. STSF_Scooter -> XO> CSCI> Can you spare someone? STSF Sorehl -> ACTION: There is a commbadge inside the wrecked shuttle, but no life form or organics connected to it. Va'yel -> <CSEC>::Finishes her patrol and goes to the armory, to take inventory of some phasers.:: TKAR -> <CMO>::gets off TL1 walks into sick bay:: Revon -> <CSCI> <XO> My assistant can leave. He's bored out of his mind, probably. STSF_Scooter -> XO> -=CSEC=- Mr Va'yel, report to the transporter room for AT duty... Joker Morgan -> <HOPS> ::monitors console:: XO> Sir I am picking up a commbadge inside the shuttle. Captain Halloway -> <CO><CMO> Hang on, doctor. If we do find him, we may need to get you down there with a team. Joker Morgan -> <HOPS> XO> But no life signs. Va'yel -> <CSEC>+XO+I'll be right there Sir. Captain Halloway -> <CO> :::frowns at the report::: Hmmm. Revon -> <CSCI> <XO> Should it be required, I will leave as well. Va'yel -> <CSEC>::Turns around to go to the nearest TL, going to the transporter room.:: Revon -> <CSCI> +ASEC+ Hey! Get to the transporter. Bring all your gear, your wits and a class-1 phaser. That's an order. Captain Halloway -> <CO> <Bridge> What's the location of the shuttle? Is it in danger of detection by native life? Could our man have wandered off or been found by others? STSF_Scooter -> XO> CO> Captain, by your leave? Cmdr JFarrington -> <ASCI> ::is not in security, therefore does not get the comm:::: TKAR -> <CMO>+<CO>I,m just getting some supplies from Sick bay,i be ready when you call Me. Va'yel -> <CSEC>::While in the turbo lift, checks that she still has her phaser.:: Va'yel -> <CSEC>::Exits the turbo-lift, and enters the transporter room.:: Revon -> <CSCI> <CO> Probably, he has been found. If not, we should excercise caution. STSF_Scooter -> XO> -=CMO=- Doctor, please report to the transporter room. Captain Halloway -> <CO><XO> :::snapped out of his thinking::: Oh, yes. If you're ready, get down there. STSF_Scooter -> XO> ::heads aft for the TL:: Joker Morgan -> <HOPS> CO> Sir I have detected the shuttle in the S Hemisphere of the planet. The scan showed no life forms, power and a hull breach. I did detect a comm badge inside of the shuttlecraft. Cmdr JFarrington -> <ASCI> ::still working in science:::: Revon -> <CSCI> +ASCI+ Get to the transporter, please! Bring a phaser. Cmdr JFarrington -> <ASCI> ::jerks up:: +CSCI+ Aye, sir. On my way. STSF_Scooter -> XO> ::arrives and enters the TR:: Captain Halloway -> <CO><HOPS> Got it, HOPS. We're checking it out. Let's expand the scan, see what's in the surrounding area. Cmdr JFarrington -> <ASCI> ::scrambles for her away kit and a phaser, exits the lab and enters the TL::: Cmdr JFarrington -> <ASCI> ::TL:: Transporter room. Revon -> <CSCI> <CO> Sir, shall I coordinate the mission? I have topographic scans of the whole planet. Joker Morgan -> <HOPS> Aye Sir... Preparing a quadrant scan. ::tap tap tap:: Revon -> <CSCI> <CO> By your command... Cmdr JFarrington -> <ASCI> ::Exits on the TR level:::: TKAR -> <CMO>:: <to amo>::Take over SB While i,m down there<+<XO>i coming::Grabs what she needs <Medical tricorder,pouch>:;runs to transporter room> Cmdr JFarrington -> <ASCI> ::clueless as to what the mission is:::: Revon -> <CSCI> +ASCI+ ::Give short, 5 sentence breif to mission:: Captain Halloway -> <CO><CSCI> We'll probably need that if we expand the search. Just give them a lay of the land near the shuttle for now. Cmdr JFarrington -> <ASCI> ::blink::: +CSCI+ Thank you, sir. Joker Morgan -> <HOPS> +XO+ Sir I have sent the coordinates to the TR you'll be approx 10 m away from the Shuttlecraft STSF_Scooter -> XO> -=HOPS=- Thank you , Mr Morgan. STSF_Scooter -> XO> -=HOPS=- We're waiting on the last of our personnel. Revon -> <CSCI> +AT+ Attention, sirs. You will be landing in an agricultural zone. Stay alert and watch for personell. TKAR -> :<CMO>::runs grabs tr,runs to transporter room::<XO>I,M here, STSF_Scooter -> XO> ::nods to Tkar:: Captain Halloway -> <CO> :::walks closer to HOPS::: Now, if we only knew what to look for, exactly. Va'yel -> <CSEC>::Waits near the transporter pad.:: Joker Morgan -> <HOPS> ::looks up to the CO and nods:: Cmdr JFarrington -> <ASCI> ::a little nervous, nods tentatively at the rest:::: Captain Halloway -> <CO><HOPS> If the good doctor isn't in the shuttle, where could he be? The shuttle's the first place we'd look and it's good shelter. No sense in leaving it... TKAR -> <CMO>::on padd checking on medical gear::<XO>i hope i don,t throw up . Revon -> <CSCI> +AT+ To your south, 1 mile out, there is an urbanized zone. avoid any being except humans at all costs. Remember, make this quick and clean, or we'll all go to jail... STSF_Scooter -> XO> AT> We're looking for a lost Starfleet doctor. Hopefully he's not captured or deceased yet. STSF_Scooter -> XO> -=CSCI=- We'll take that under advisement, Mr Revon. TKAR -> <<SHUttle i thought transporter-opps. Joker Morgan -> <HOPS> CO> Sir it is possible that the people on the planet may have taken the Dr. back to one of their villages. I can preform a lifesigns scan closest to the shuttlecraft. Va'yel -> <CSEC><XO>::Nods:: Captain Halloway -> <CO><CSCI> I'm sure the XO knows the implications of a Prime Directive violation. STSF_Scooter -> XO> ::moves the pad and hands @ all around:: Cmdr JFarrington -> @<ASCI> ::takes a @:::: STSF_Scooter -> XO> TR Chief> Energize. STSF_Scooter -> TR CHief> XO> Aye Commander Revon -> <CSCI> <CO> Undoubtedly. I'll keep looking for any sort of clues on Optical. STSF_Scooter -> @ XO> ::shimmers:: TKAR -> <CMO>@<Shimmer.. Cmdr JFarrington -> @<ASCI> ::shimmers:::: STSF Sorehl -> ACTION: The away team transports down to an area with large trees and a steep water-carved ravine. STSF_Scooter -> @ XO> ::De-shimmers:: STSF_Scooter -> @ XO> ::looking around...:: Cmdr JFarrington -> @<ASCI> ::pulls her tricorder to begin scans:::: Va'yel -> <CSEC>::Looks around in awe at the steep ravine.:: Captain Halloway -> <CO> <HOPS> See to it. Good thinking. Joker Morgan -> <HOPS> ::begins scan:: CO> Sir I have picked up a lifeforms mass approx 2 km south of the crash site. All Humanoid in form. It may be a village of some sort. Captain Halloway -> <CO><HOPS> Although, if Dr. TKAR is right, we may have some trouble distinguishing life signs. If only his comm weren't still in the shuttle. STSF_Scooter -> @ XO> ::spies the shuttle...:: That had to hurt. And I'd give my left arm for an engineer... STSF Sorehl -> ACTION: The shuttle is at a steep angle, with the backend near the top of the ravine. Captain Halloway -> <CO><CSCI> How urban is this area? Cmdr JFarrington -> @<ASCI> Moves towards it::: I see some signs of injury...looks like the doctor's DNA. STSF_Scooter -> @ XO> CMO> Tkar? STSF Sorehl -> ACTION: Tricorder scans confirm human DNA in blood on the forward helm console of the shuttle and drops on the deckplate. STSF_Scooter -> @ XO> ::motions her to take a look:: Revon -> <CSCI> <CO> he was smart and landed in an agricultural zone. A settlement exists near, though. They probably saw it. TKAR -> <CMO>::deshimmer@<XO>::Starts scanning for the person on the shuttle:::nods to XO::<XO>i,m getting some blood traces:; takes samplies:; Cmdr JFarrington -> @<ASCI> ::comes to the edge of the ravine::: <XO> Think I should try to get aboard? Joker Morgan -> <HOPS> <CO> Sir would you like me to pass the village's coordinates on to the away team? STSF_Scooter -> @ XO> ::looks around:: Captain Halloway -> <CO> :::mutters a curse under his breath::: STSF_Scooter -> @ XO> ASCI> No, Jami. Va'yel -> @<CSEC>::Looks at the shuttle, and glances down the edge of the ravine.:: Captain Halloway -> <CO><HOPS> Hold up. I'm not sure we want to send them into contact unless we have something more solid. Joker Morgan -> <HOPS> CO> Aye sir. Cmdr JFarrington -> @<ASCI> ::glad for that one, steps back from the edge::: <XO> It kind of looks like it might slide down if we touch it. STSF_Scooter -> @ XO> CSEC> Va'yel, climb aboard, carefully, and see if you can spy anything. Captain Halloway -> <CO> <CSCI/HOPS> Any way we can pick out our wayward doctor from these native lifesigns? Va'yel -> @<CSEC><XO>Aye Sir.. Cmdr JFarrington -> @<ASCI> <XO> Should we secure it first? Revon -> <CSCI> +AT+ Try to look for discrepancies in the culture. Downloading the basics to your tricorders now. STSF Sorehl -> ACTION: The shuttle has no one in it, but the door was opened from the inside - not forced. There is no other DNA, alien or human, inside. Va'yel -> @<CSEC>::Slowly steps into the shuttle, her phaser drawn, and set on stun.:: Cmdr JFarrington -> @<ASCI> ::receives the information from CSCI:::: Joker Morgan -> <HOPS> CO> Sir if the away team can send me up a sample of the Dr's DNA I may be able to try to do a pin point scan searching souly for DNA patterns. Revon -> <CSCI> +AT+ Otherwise, look for any sort of marks. Foot prints, vehicle tracks, that sort. Captain Halloway -> <CO><CSCI> See to it. I'm sure Dr. TKAR's tricorder can upload the data, if they've got a sample. Va'yel -> @<CSEC>::Looks out of shuttle.::<XO>There's nobody in here, the door wasn't forced open by the look of it, it appears to have been opened from the inside. Captain Halloway -> << Sorry, I was asking CSCI to get a DNA upload, based on HOPS suggestion >> Revon -> <CSCI> <CO> I've got it. +CMO+ Dr! Do you have any DNA from the crash? STSF_Scooter -> @ XO> CSEC> Understood Va'yel. Get out of there before it decides to topple Cmdr JFarrington -> @<ASCI> ::has a DNA readout on her tric::: Va'yel -> @<CSEC>::Quickly steps out of the shuttlecraft.:: STSF Sorehl -> And... STSF Sorehl -> =/\= =/\= PAUSE SIM =/\= =/\= STSF Sorehl -> =/\= =/\= PAUSE SIM =/\= =/\= STSF Sorehl -> Good work. I saw some inventive material and excellent interaction tonight. STSF Sorehl -> Joker, you stayed right on task, even though the action wasn't on you. Excellent. Cmdr JFarrington -> Fantastic work, Joker. STSF Sorehl -> Revon, hosts don't always allow so much latitude in inventing cultures, but you followed the lead tonight and it was very well done. Revon -> Why, thank you. STSF Sorehl -> :::wink::: But XO's may get touchy if they get too much advise from their CSCI in the sky. Revon -> My apologies. STSF Sorehl -> You have to let them THINK they're running things. Revon -> Buha! Oh well. Sorry if I was overbearing. STSF Sorehl -> My only other advice is to make sure you're communicating with your assistants. Don't just pass them off on busywork. Cmdr JFarrington -> And don't let them get bored in the lab or especially fall asleep. Joker Morgan -> Every time I work HOPS i want to act like Data... Revon -> ::Realizes he's the only one with an assistant:: Dang it! Joker Morgan -> looking back blankly at the captain. Cmdr JFarrington -> It's a good role model, Joker. STSF Sorehl -> But other than those minor comments, I saw excellent work! Cmdr JFarrington -> Joker, I was so impressed with your play tonight. Continue playing like that, please. Captain Halloway -> Don't do it, Joker, I'll ask you to sing Gilbert and Sullivan.

Manticore Mission Update for 10.12.2009 Planetside: • t’Tamarak, Hilee, T’Prise, and Brutus are fully connected to the Network, slowly losing all sense of self despite their best efforts to the contrary; • McFly, Kenickie, Faldek, and Pilot remain in the holding compound; • McFly and Faldek come to a consensus regarding command. Aboard the Chimera: • Admiral Atragon, Cmdr Garnoopy, and Cmdr Precip, having taken the Chimera on a rescue mission, crash on the planet after being hit by an energy weapon from the surface; • Cmdr Precip breaks his leg and, given a very small window of opportunity, Manticore is able to beam him to sick bay; • The Chimera is damaged, but not beyond repair. On Manticore: • Tension mounts as the crew mentally calculates the chances of success for the rescue mission and faces the possibility of losing their commanding officer and two commanders along with the already-captured away team; • Vilanne, Eva, and Nancy take a well-deserved rest in sick bay – until red alert sounds and Precip arrives, injured from the Chimera crash; • Escher and Morran restructure the sensor grid to detect and penetrate the alloy. They are still working on a weapons configuration that will penetrate the alloy. At sim end: • McFly, Kenickie, Faldek, and Pilot are still in the compound; • T’Prise, Hilee, t’Tamarak, and Brutus are still hooked up to the Network; • Atragon and Garnoopy are in the crashed Chimera; • Precip is on the Manticore in sick bay, tended by Vilanne, Eva, and Nurse Nancy; • Sovak, Jami, Keb, and TacGuy are on the Bridge. TBS is 15 minutes. Technobabble Award:

USS MANTICORE BRIEFING #578, STARDATE 50910.12 =/\= The Federation Council sent Manticore to the quiet planet of Oppo, to see why it has gone silent and is no longer registering life signs from sensor sweeps of the sector. Our sweeps from orbit confirm that there are no lifesigns on a planet that should have billions. A landing party has been taken captive by a robotic enemy calling itself "The Network" and has been separated into one group for data storage and one for "the farm." The Inspector General has ordered the ship to leave the team and return home ASAP, while the Manticore science team discovered a unique alloy in the captured satellite that makes the device sensor neutral. A9 ordered Garn to disable the ship's engines and the two of them, along with Precip, have commandeered the Chimera and are headed to the surface, all while ready to kill each other. Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @::still attached to a neural hookup, her body twitching, her thoughts everywhere and nowhere:: EJ Pilot -> @::in the field with KK & Faldek:: Turris Morran -> ::walking down the corridor, avoiding the seperations in the carpet:: LtCdrFaldek -> ::still sitting on the ground, leaning up against a wall, humminh:: Cmdr JFarrington -> ::still at OPS, monitoring the situation as best she can::: T'Prise -> @ ::catatonic:: MC_Escher -> ::stands up in science:: All right guys! ::sees an empty science lab star back at him:: ...well then. ::taps comm badge:: +Morran+ Escher to Morran McFly -> @ ::looks around the room seeing dispair and sorrow:: so I assume this means that we're not the only ones that'll need to be rescued Admiral Atragon-9 -> ::as the surface of Oppo gets very close, he breaks his silence:: Where do you propose we land? Keb -> ::watching the Chimera's signature:: They could've taken me with them...I did volunteer. Kansas Kenickie -> ::has dig a nice deep hole;: precip -> #::flying the Chimera and asks for the 100th time during the hour:: You both have a plan ...Right? Eva Jaz -> :: in sisckbay suddenly aware of her growling stomach :: Cmdr JFarrington -> ::sensors blind to the Chimera, also blind to the planet, and mostly blind to the satellites, a lot of good she's doing:::: McFly -> @ ::walks over to KK:: you were serious about that? Admiral Atragon-9 -> # It's simple, save our team and get the frak out of here Kansas Kenickie -> @ Oh yes I am Hilee -> @::Along with the rest of his group...."Bald",and no longer feeling the cold of the steel bed against his naked body:: LtCdrFaldek -> <<forgot his @>> Vilanne -> ::finishes stuff up, and returns to Eva:: Still want to go get that bite to eat? Sovak -> ::in the CC:: Any reports Commander Farrington? LtCdrFaldek -> @ ::decides to take a nap:: Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Gets up from her break and starts digging again:: Cmdr JFarrington -> ::deep sigh::Sovak:: No reports, Sir. Chimera is away, but they are phased cloak, so there is no way to find them. Turris Morran -> ::hears Escher's voice and looks around, seeing no one around him the corridor:: Who's there? precip -> #If I knew where our team was Admiral..that alloy is giving our sensors trouble. Cmdr JFarrington -> I guess it's wait and see again. MC_Escher -> ::sighs:: +Turris+ The comm badge, Ensign. Turris Morran -> Oh, right. ::Taps his combadge:: +Escher+ Morran here. Sovak -> ::nods:: Indeed. Eva Jaz -> You're reading my mind Doc .. I'm starving .. I think I started digesting my stomach lining about 10 minutes ago :: winks:: doug.t -> +computer+ what is the time? Keb -> ::doesn't want to wait and see one bit:: McFly -> @ I appreciate your commitment but do you really think this is the most productive idea? Sovak -> ::checks chronometer:: I am surprised the IG has not contacted us yer. Vilanne -> Nurse Nancy> ::at the nurses station, doing PADDwork:: Sovak -> <yet*> Cmdr JFarrington -> ::feels a stab from Keb, to whom she is strangely connected..still:::: precip -> #Whoever shot down the drone...hasn't found us yet...perhaps the Phase Cloak is successfully hiding us... Admiral Atragon-9 -> # The data from Escher let's us see the special alloy, but not see THROUGH it, eh? Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Stops, turns around and looks up at him:: Then what is your plan? MC_Escher -> ::glances at the makeshift firing range he had set up in science:: +Turris+ I need someone to shoot a phaser at a piece of metal while I work on the sensors. Meet me in science bay. EJ Pilot -> @:::looking around like a Klingon with nothing to do, he is just overly ticked they were captured by transformers robots in disguise:: McFly -> @ ::thinks a moment:: ...as you were Cmdr JFarrington -> ::Sovak, after tapping her console to check again::: No, Sir. Nothing. Vilanne -> Well, I'm not really hungry, but Chief Mele ordered me to take a break. This is good enough of an excuse to get out of here,. precip -> #::concentrates on flying:: Right sir... Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Tilts head:: aye sir Admiral Atragon-9 -> <welcome Garn, Precip and I are chatting about landing> Sovak -> Fortunate. Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Grabs shovel and starts digging:: Keb -> ::turns to face Sovak:: Do they say "no news is good news on Vulcan too?" McFly -> @ ::walks over to pilot:: see anything? Eva Jaz -> :;eyes Vil pale skin :: I think you do need food come on ..:: tows Vil out of SB:: Turris Morran -> +Morran+ Aye, Chief. I'll, umm, be right there. ::looks both directions down the corridor, wondering where he was going, turns around the way he came, avoiding the cracks he avoided only moments ago:: Vilanne -> ::in tow:: LtCdrFaldek -> @ ::starts lightly snoring:: Vilanne -> Nurse Nancy> ::waves off the doctors:: bring me some leftovers. Cmdr JFarrington -> ::Pirk:: Anything at tactical, Ensign? precip -> #I anticipate once we land...we are going to get shot at for sure. Disembarking will give the Chimera "visibility" doug.t -> ::taps com :: +medical+ is it possible for me to get in sooner I need to get back to main engineering before Commander Garnoopy gets back Sovak -> I am familiar with the idiom, yes. McFly -> @ ::hears noise coming from faldeks direction; looks over:: ...figures Keb -> ::shakes head:: Sometimes, it's not true. Keb -> ::turns back to her console:: Garnoopy -> # ::taps the engineering panel:: precip -> #::wonders if Garnoopy still wants to kill the Admiral after sitting an hour together :: Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Tilts her dig:: Eva Jaz -> So what do you feel like eating ?! Turris Morran -> ::steps into Science:: Cmdr JFarrington -> ::Sovak:: The good news is that there is no weapons fire coming from the planet, Captain, so they must have gotten through. Admiral Atragon-9 -> ACTION: THE CHIMERA'S TAC DISPLAY LIGHTS UP AS A GROUND-BASED WEAPON GETS A LOCK Cmdr JFarrington -> ::trying to put a cheery face on a bad situation:::: McFly -> @ ::looks back to pilot:: anything? any ideas? observations? insights? ...got a joke? precip -> #::hears a Breeep:: Talk to me someone! Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Climbs out of her hole:: Cmdr JFarrington -> ::leans over the console:: Uh oh.... Admiral Atragon-9 -> # They have a lock on us! Evasive!!! Keb -> ::realizes suddenly that Jami's got someone to worry about too, now, and feels a pang of guilt:: Turris Morran -> ::walks over to Escher, drywashing his hands:: MC_Escher -> ::waves Turris over to the firing range:: Ensign, I want you to test the effects of phaser blasts on the new alloy. Use the sensor array to collect data and report back to me what you find. doug.t -> ::taps com agian:: +medical+ engineering to medical this is Lieutenant DougT Garnoopy -> # Increasing power to shields! precip -> #::nosedives the Chimera and banks left:: Vilanne -> I'm not really hungry, doctor, but I"ll keep you company. EJ Pilot -> @::looks over at KK:: MC_Escher -> ::wonders if giving Morran a phaser is the right thing to do at the moment:: Admiral Atragon-9 -> ACTION: CHIMERA IS MISSED BY AN ENERGY PULSE, BUT NOT BY MUCH Vilanne -> ::continues down the corridors until they make it to the mess hall:: Kansas Kenickie -> @ I hit a wall Cmdr JFarrington -> ::Sovak:: I know where the Chimera is now, Captain. Weapons on the planet are coming alive, targeting something .... Cmdr JFarrington -> Whoa...putting it onscreen. Garnoopy -> # How did it find us?! Bloody heck... Keb -> ::snaps to attention at the screen, holding her breath:: Sovak -> Can you get a lock on the source? Eva Jaz -> ::shakes her head :: Don't try that ... you are going to get some food in you .. ::smiles:: Doctor's order! precip -> #That thing can detect us through our Cloak!! :::Banks Chimera right with some increase in altitude:: Cmdr JFarrington -> ::shifts to get a lock::: Not precisely, Sir. Sovak -> Tactical, Red Alert. Bring weapons online McFly -> @ ::walks back over to KK:: what wall? Hilee -> @:: His mind now beginning to feel like it is starting to unravel around the edges of his consciousness:: Turris Morran -> ::nods, looking at the makeshift firing range warily:: Aye, I think I can do that. precip -> (I imagine..one is a pilot, one flight engineer, one weapons officer) Garnoopy -> # ::taps panel rapidly:: Garnoopy -> # We need to drop out of our cloak! We have no shields... EJ Pilot -> @::moves over to Faldek against the wall:: Vilanne -> ::enters the mess hall, groaning at Eva:: LtCdrFaldek -> @ ::wakes as he can feel someone approaching:: Yes Lieutenant? Vilanne -> Nurse Nancy> ::hopes they bring back some hot Swedish Meatballs and Egg Noodles that she saw someone else eating earlier:: Cmdr JFarrington -> ::swings around to see there is no one at TAC::: Eva Jaz -> ::gives Vil "the" look :: No groaning at me missy .. :: pulls her arm towards the replicator:: Come on .. doug.t -> ensign Richardson you’re in command down here I am heading up to the bridge Kansas Kenickie -> @ The wall I was digging next to, it goes down far.. McFly -> @ ::next to KK:: something about a wall? Admiral Atragon-9 -> # Drop cloak, get us on the ground FAST doug.t -> ::rushes into the TL:: deck 1 bridge precip -> #Will someone Drop it then...I got my hands full flying this beast!! McFly -> @ so basically they've thought about digging through Garnoopy -> # Dropping cloak... raising shields Garnoopy -> # I'm rerouting power to the shields Kansas Kenickie -> @ I am not finished with it.. precip -> #Aye sir!!! ::nosedives Chimera:: Cmdr JFarrington -> ::sounds RED ALERT:::: Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Crosses her arms:: Vilanne -> Don't we have anything fresh? Turris Morran -> ::retrieves a phaser from the small weapons locker on the wall and sets it by the firing range while he sets up the sensors in science to record the results:: Keb -> ::wishes like anything that the admiral hadn't made Garn disable all the propulsion systems...can't get into a better position:: Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> Tac Guy> ::hears the red alert go off and heads for his post, sliding out onto the bridge and towards the console:: MC_Escher -> ::turns to the PADD he has laying on the counter, its innards spilling over and plugging into various outlets, it's schematics amplified onto the wall in front of him, and starts muttering:: Now, if I amp the wave detector field and cross reference it... precip -> #She isn't a fighter for sure....::stray comment:: doug.t -> ::steps off the TL :: presses button on engineering console:: +computer+ Engineering Transfer to bridge. McFly -> @ so you're going to keep digging till you reach the bottom? Eva Jaz -> ::looks around :: Err I guess ... Whatever you prefer Vil .. ::friendly smile:: Vilanne -> ::looks at Eva:: No zoup for you. ::turns around:: Kansas Kenickie -> @ That is my plan yes.. McFly -> @ ok, so what if they've walled up the bottom too? Garnoopy -> # ::taps rapidly:: EJ Pilot -> @::Faldek:: Are you okay ? Kansas Kenickie -> @ Has the prince finished his nap yet? Vilanne -> ::glances at the blinking LED's in the wall panels:: Something's up, better get back to sickbay quickly. LtCdrFaldek -> @ I am just resting, since there is really nothing else to do. Kansas Kenickie -> @ are you Jinxing me? Admiral Atragon-9 -> ACTION: CHIMERA DETECTS ANOTHER WEAPONS LOCK EJ Pilot -> @::Faldek:: You've been sitting over here for an hour by yourself this whole time... Admiral Atragon-9 -> # They have another lock on us!! McFly -> @ no, just trying to think of a logical assumption EJ Pilot -> @::Faldek:: I just wanted to be sure you were okay. Garnoopy -> # Lord Sovak -> If we have to drop cloak to get a lock, we will. We must protect the Chimera. Cmdr JFarrington -> ::Tac Guy:: SEnding you the approximate coordinates of the last weapons fire. LtCdrFaldek -> @ I was told to go over here and be quiet by the mission commander. Eva Jaz -> ::notices the blinking lights too , groans :: oh well food will have to wait , let's go back Vilanne -> ::pulls Eva's arm and drags her back down the cooridor:: Our stomachs will have to wait. Kansas Kenickie -> @ don't do it again Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> Tac Guy> ::staring at the board, getting a handle on what's going on:: Jami> Aye, ma'am...I see it. precip -> #Hang On!! ::attempts to roll the Chimera into short climb:: doug.t -> ::Cmdr JFarrington :: Commander do you want me, to attempt to override the lock out on the engines. Eva Jaz -> ::is dragged:: Cmdr JFarrington -> ::swings around:: Mr. Doug, what are you doing on the bridge? McFly -> @ ::sighs:: as you wish Keb -> ::glances at Doug:: Admiral Atragon-9 -> ACTION: CHIMERA IS HIT NEAR A NACELLE, THE CAMERA SHAKES AND THE THREE OF US GO FLYING TO THE RIGHT Cmdr JFarrington -> Get to your red alert station. Garnoopy -> # ::flys to the right:: doug.t -> ::Cmdr JFarrington : aye sir Turris Morran -> ::steps over to the firing range and sets the phaser to it's lowest setting first:: Computer, authorized fire in main science bay, authorization Morran Delta-Rho-Sigma. Vilanne -> ::re-enters sickbay with Eva in tow:: Cmdr JFarrington -> And I doubt you could override anything Chief Garnoopy put in place anyway. Garnoopy -> # ::swears profusely:: EJ Pilot -> @::Faldek:: I must of forgot.. ::trying to ignore his pain:: precip -> #::Sees numerous flight related warning bleeps at the helm console:: Ugh.... Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> Tac Guy> Return fire, ma'am? I can't get a lock on the exact source... Admiral Atragon-9 -> # ::bounces hard off the right wall of the shuttle:: Cmdr JFarrington -> Drop cloak, Captain? EJ Pilot -> @::sits down opposite side of Faldek:: Eva Jaz -> ::enters SB and crushes all of Nurse Nancy's hope for a meal :: No food for any of us it seems doug.t -> ::Cmdr JFarrington :: yes sir I will give it a try ::enters TL:: Cmdr JFarrington -> They hit something. precip -> #Shields should regenerate.... LtCdrFaldek -> @ What does it feel like? Sovak -> Negative, Tactical. We cannot risk exposing ourselves for a shot in the dark. Turris Morran -> ::takes aim and fires a phaser burst at low setting at the alloy, and as before it is absorbed. Inceases the power and repeats:: McFly -> @ Connor> ::talking with his people, ignoring the AT:: Keb -> ::looking at the pattern of the shots, hand over her mouth:: precip -> #::realizes the alien weapon shot THROUGH their shields:: Oh dear. EJ Pilot -> @ What? LtCdrFaldek -> @ The pain. Vilanne -> Nurse Nancy> I figured, always the red-headed step child when it comes to leftovers. Sovak -> ::stands and walks back to Tactical:: Could we get a lock if we dropped cloak? LtCdrFaldek -> @ I haven’t felt pain in over 10 years. EJ Pilot -> @ Like I am being jabbed with a pain stick constantly precip -> #::pilots the Chimera down again:: EJ Pilot -> @ Well aren't you lucky.. Eva Jaz -> ::chuckles:: Cmdr JFarrington -> I have Chimera, Captain. They dropped cloak. LtCdrFaldek -> @ Sometimes yes, sometimes no... i can't tell when it hurts sometimes so i don't go to medical... Vilanne -> ::glances around:: The chief must be indisposed, I better check in with the bridge. Sovak -> On screen. Cmdr JFarrington -> Onscreen, Aye. Admiral Atragon-9 -> <<actually, I think the energy weapon just rocked the Chimera with the force, but didn't penetrate the shields>> Admiral Atragon-9 -> <<yet>> precip -> (Gotcha sir.) Vilanne -> +OPS+ This is sickbay, any expected medical emergencies? Garnoopy -> # ::struggles up to his panel:: Cmdr JFarrington -> Their shields seem to be holding... Sovak -> She's been hit, but not too badly. Garnoopy -> # Son of a... Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::walks over to where McFly is:: Garnoopy -> # ::taps:: We've been grazed.. precip -> #She can regenerate her shields... Eva Jaz -> ::nods:: Good Idea ... knowing what's going on would be a nice change Cmdr JFarrington -> +OPS+ Be ready for anything, Doctor. Garnoopy -> # Shields are holding... but lord... doug.t -> ::reenters engineering:: Alright guys we in Trouble here we gotta override , The Cheif Commanders Codes. we need to find it in the main core Vilanne -> Doctor, bridge said be ready for everything, can you find the Chief and let him know? Admiral Atragon-9 -> # Precip, you have got to find a likely landing zite and fast! McFly -> @ Brutus> ::the searing agony in his head has almost numbed itself; he doesn't hurt as bad but he can't think correctly either; as if his brains have been boiled Brutus lies there losing normality more and more:: Admiral Atragon-9 -> *site Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Takes his hand:: worried? EJ Pilot -> @ Why is that? MC_Escher -> (m) So the wave field gets jacked up into the gamma spectrum, where it interfaces with the beta shielding and provides a low-force kickback through the navigation matrix. That should resonate with the internal feedback from the power regulator... doug.t -> engineers>::working on the computer core attempting to over ride the lock outs on the engines.:: EJ Pilot -> <<was reading something while waiting for your reply srry.. >> Garnoopy -> # ::goes tappity tap:: precip -> #Sir...just a reminder...once we land her..what then? Sovak -> Weapons remain on standby. Do not drop cloak. precip -> #Okay.....checking forward ground scanning system... Admiral Atragon-9 -> # We hope we can detect our team from the ground McFly -> @ ...I don't know what I am anymore Cmdr JFarrington -> Maintaining cloak. Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> Tac Guy> Aye sir, weapons on standby...::looks at his panel with some frustration:: LtCdrFaldek -> @ Well can you keep a secret? As in if you don't i might kill oyu sort of secret. precip -> #::Banks her down:: Admiral Atragon-9 -> ACTION: WEAPONS LOCK ON CHIMERA AGAIN Keb -> ::watching, the red alert lights blinking on and off her face:: Cmdr JFarrington -> ::silences the klaxon::: Kansas Kenickie -> @ do any of us relly know? Hilee -> @::Feeling the unrelenting pull from the core...the network continually bombarding his most inner thoughts, memories....experiences..:: Cmdr JFarrington -> ::shifts the red blink to tactical red::: EJ Pilot -> @ I can keep a secret no need for threats Cardassian, sir. precip -> #Okay into the bush the Humans say!!! Oh..thats right your both human! ::flies Chimera to the deck:: LtCdrFaldek -> @ I have something inside of me, connected to the pain center of my brain. Sovak -> Can you get a transporter lock on the occupants of Chimera. LtCdrFaldek -> @ When my brain senses the feeling of pain, it creates extra endorphines. Admiral Atragon-9 -> ACTION: ANOTHER DIRECT HIT ON CHIMERA, THE SHIELDS ARE BREACHED AND THERE ARE SPARKS AND SMALL EXPLOSIONS IN THE CABIN EJ Pilot -> @ Well aren't you a lucky man...want to switch bodies? ::chuckles:: MC_Escher -> (m) Once the regulator gets synced with the wave matrix it should start to oscillate in and out of phase, which should be able to penetrate the structure aaaaand... ::gives a few buttons and the screen lights up:: Yes! LtCdrFaldek -> @ It's to help me withstand physical torture. Admiral Atragon-9 -> ACTION: PRECIP NO LONGER HAS CONTROL OF THE DESCENT Cmdr JFarrington -> ::working feverishly::: They're hit. Not a solid lock, Sir. precip -> #I see a field.....but I've lost helm!!!! Eva Jaz -> ::grabs her millionth cup of coffee hoping to keep her stomach from growling until she can get food :: Garnoopy -> # ::tossed around a little:: Garnoopy -> # Thrusters offline! Garnoopy -> # ::taps taps:: McFly -> @ I'm not so much worried about being rescued, the admiral usually makes it his mission to keep everyone in tact Garnoopy -> # Inertial dampeners are failing... it's gonna be a rough ride! Cmdr JFarrington -> They're going down. precip -> #Glide...Glide please glide! Admiral Atragon-9 -> # FRAK!!! Brace for impact! Garnoopy -> # ::jumps across the ship, rips a panel off the wall and throws it, nearly on top of A9:: Sovak -> ::see's the Chimera rock:: That's it. She's going down. Get a transporter lock on them. Now. Garnoopy -> # ::begins rerouting circuits:: Garnoopy -> # I'm trying to slow our descent! Cmdr JFarrington -> ::working for a lock::: precip -> #Field ahead!!!! She's going to belly land!!! Cmdr JFarrington -> <m> Lock...come on.... Keb -> ::crosses her fingers::<w> Come on...come on... Admiral Atragon-9 -> # Now I wish it had real wings! precip -> (Looks at picture of Chimera..yup a belly landing) Garnoopy -> # Trying to fire descent thrusters! Garnoopy -> # Hang on! Sovak -> Did you try cross-circuiting to B? Garnoopy -> # ::tries to fire the thrusters:: Cmdr JFarrington -> Cross circuiting now... Admiral Atragon-9 -> <LOL, Sovak> Sovak -> <LOL> Vilanne -> ::cant' stand the wait, goes to a console, trying to get an update on the cause of the red alert and see what they need to prepare:: Turris Morran -> ::gets the final setting and fires one last shot, which is absorbed just like all the others and sighs:: precip -> #::Braces:: Here it comes the surface!! Cmdr JFarrington -> Too much interference, Captain. Cmdr JFarrington -> No clear lock. Garnoopy -> # ::braces:: LtCdrFaldek -> @ Napping is good for you tho Pilot. Vilanne -> Eva... check this out.. ::points at the update info:: Oh my goodness... the Chimera is in distress. We may have injuries, guess we should get the surgical suites ready, in case ... but I don't think we'll need a triage set up yet. LtCdrFaldek -> @ Helps to refresh the brain... Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @::still twitching, thoughts flailing as her synapses fire without her control:: Cmdr JFarrington -> The cloak is interfering, Sir. Eva Jaz -> :: hurries to look up vil's console :: Turris Morran -> ::sets the phaser back down and heads over to the console, mulling over the data:: EJ Pilot -> @::nods:: precip -> #Hold on!!! (awaiting action statement of doom) T'Prise -> @ ::Still as death, the electrodes at her temples humming softly.:: Vilanne -> Nurse Nancy> ::waddles over to the doctors:: The Surgical Suites were sterilized, so there isn't much to do except check supplies. I'll get on that. Sovak -> ::turns and watches the screen his hands folded behind him... somewhat stiffly:: Unfortunate. Eva Jaz -> this entire mission is getting worse by the second !! :: hurries to get sb ready in case of injuries:: Admiral Atragon-9 -> ACTION: THE CHIMERA BOUNCES 3 TIMES AND FINALLY SKIDS TO A HALT, PIVOTING 90 DEGREES AND SLIDES TO A STOP LtCdrFaldek -> @ You therefore have my permission to nap if you feel like it. Also a technique the Order taught me, pain is only mental, if you believe it isnt there, it isn't there. Mind over matter my friend. Garnoopy -> # ::bounces:: Vilanne -> Eva, there can't be but a few folks on that shuttle... they didn't give us the passenger list. I wonder why. Sovak -> There would seem to be nothing we can do. McFly -> @ ::sighs and walks over to Faldek and pilot:: EJ Pilot -> @::nods:: MC_Escher -> ::puts the tricorder back together, taps some buttons, and sighs with relief:: +Bridge+ Escher to Bridge Cmdr JFarrington -> ::headshake::: I have a location. EJ Pilot -> @::looks over to McFly:: Cmdr JFarrington -> Of the Chimera, that is. But nothing that will allow us to get them back, Captain. precip -> #::hits head on console ...and then flops right when the Chimera Pivots to a stop:: Cmdr JFarrington -> +Escher+ Go ahead. LtCdrFaldek -> @ ::spies McFly heading his way:: No more nap time for me... Eva Jaz -> <m> because we're always the last to know ... ::shrugs:: I don't know Vil .. let's just get ready for the worst .. I guess .. Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Follows him:: doug.t -> ::accesses the main core. accesses sub Command paths ::attempts to bypass:: McFly -> @ ::looks over at Pilot:: mind giving us a minute? Keb -> It's stopped moving... McFly -> @ ::looks back at KK:: you too Eva Jaz -> ::finally glad in a way of having something cold, detachded to think about, letting professional instinct take over :: LtCdrFaldek -> @ ::stands up:: Cmdr JFarrington -> ::is not going to tell Keb they crashed::: doug.t -> ::the engineering systems:: Garnoopy -> # ::tossed across shuttle:: Kansas Kenickie -> @ no problem, I will get back to digging EJ Pilot -> @::McFly:: Sigh MC_Escher -> +Farrington+ Commander, I have the schematics to restructure our sensor grid to detect the alloy. We'll be able to penetrate with sensors too. We're still working on the phasers; as of now, they still can't penetrate Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Heads back over to the hole:: EJ Pilot -> @::gets up and moves to KK:: EJ Pilot -> @::following:: Admiral Atragon-9 -> #::Slammed around, and glad he has an exo-skeletal suit:: Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Grabs shovel and jumps in:: McFly -> @ ::looks into Faldek’s eyes:: so, it's been an hour, you ready to follow orders and suck up the almighty attitude? Cmdr JFarrington -> +Escher+ Send it up, or install it, or whatever you need to do. precip -> #::flies forward a bit his torso and main body go forward but his legs in his seat are tucked in:: LtCdrFaldek -> @ Perhaps not the best choice of words, and what orders would you have for me? Vilanne -> ::preparing surgical tools, making sure everything is in order:: precip -> #::CRACK!:: Ahhhhhhhh!!! MC_Escher -> ::taps his console:: +Farrington+ I sent the schematics to Tactical. They need to open them up and everything should be taken care of. It may take a while for the sensors to rebuild their programming, but when they do we'll be golden. Eva Jaz -> ::walks around , preparing surgical bay, ordering the nurses around :: Garnoopy -> # ::unconscious on the floor:: McFly -> @ That's exactly what I'm talking about, stop being so arrogant and thinking you're better than everyone else cause no matter what you may think, you're so not Cmdr JFarrington -> +Escher+ Excellent. ::turns to tac to check that they are received::: doug.t -> ::beings creating a command to isolate the impulse systems:: Admiral Atragon-9 -> #:: rouses slowly in the fog of small equipment fires that have been extinguished:: LtCdrFaldek -> @ Great pep talk boss, way to keep up morale. Let's go around telling everyone they're not good, great motivational tool... precip -> #looks down and sees Blue Blood all over his Right leg...and bone....visably sticking out of his leg as well:: Vilanne -> Nurse Nancy> ::being ordered around by Eva, waddling around following such:: LtCdrFaldek -> @ Look i popped that Irenic over there because he was ruining my calm kept saying that wouldn’t work and being generally a downer. Hilee -> <<oh...nice compound fracture ya got there Precip :P >> precip -> ##::Grunts in Pain...trying to not scream in agony:: LtCdrFaldek -> @ I realize you are in command of this mission, and you deserve respect, but I won't respect you until you act like you're in command, you did that earlier. McFly -> @ no, you need a little humbling, I’m all for confidence but you think you're gods gift to Starfleet Turris Morran -> ::heads over to Escher:: Well, I think I have a theory. Keb -> ::feeling useless:: precip -> #::unable to move:: Admiral.......Chief......::said in pain:: LtCdrFaldek -> @ I was god's gift to the Order after Elim Garak got kicked out. Vilanne -> ::takes a final look around:: I don't think we could be more ready than this. Do you see anything undone? McFly -> @ that's not your decision, if you had a problem with it earlier you should have said something before hand Admiral Atragon-9 -> #::his eyes clear and he sees Garn unconscious, he checks for a pulse:: MC_Escher -> ::turns to Turris:: Excellent. What is it? Garnoopy -> # ::bump, bump, bump, bump:: Eva Jaz -> ::looks around , making sure everything is ready and in order :, shakes head:: No I think this is as ready as we're ever going to be .. I knew all the caffeine would come in handy ! LtCdrFaldek -> @ Look Commander, here's the deal, this place is escapable with the means we have at our disposal. McFly -> @ right, I’m sure they would all say so, even garak had his limits, you do whatever the hell you want Cmdr JFarrington -> ::realizes she has been staring at the screen for a long time::: precip -> #::tries to turn his seat, but Pain just jolts from his leg....:: Admiral.....Chief? ::sounds desperate:: Admiral Atragon-9 -> # Okay, he's alive, let me see what's happening with you, Mitar Sovak -> Do we have those sensors yet? Cmdr JFarrington -> ::checks::: They should be coming online.... precip -> ::Bone protrudes from Upper Right leg lots of blood:: Hilee -> @::Having been fighting the network...now simply begins to feel himself slipping away...into the light::. Vilanne -> Yeah, like it'll start kicking in while we hurry up and wait. ::pulls up a stool:: LtCdrFaldek -> @ Right now we need to set aside our differences and come up with a workable plan of escape. That's in Black Ops policy. precip -> #Where is Nurse Nancy when I need her.....::said as his mind begins to fog:: Admiral Atragon-9 -> #::sees Precip pinned at Helm and his leg in very bad shape:: Hold on, Mitar Cmdr JFarrington -> Sensors online now, Captain. Turris Morran -> ::looks down at a padd and hands to him:: Well, there is a very minute effect on the alloy when it is struck by the phaser blast. Barely anything at all really. But the effect is shown by all of the molecules in the alloy in the same way <c> Sovak -> Life signs in the shuttle? Cmdr JFarrington -> Putting the overlay onscreen... Turris Morran -> with no difference between the point of the phaser strike and the surrounding area. Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Looks at EJ:: Grab a shovel Cmdr JFarrington -> Life signs in the shuttle...three. One severely injured. Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Dig,dig,digs:: precip -> #Admiral...I'm not going anywhere I assure you....I need a dermal regenerator...quickly... Cmdr JFarrington -> Looks like Commander Precip, Sir. Keb -> ::takes a breath:: At least they're alive... McFly -> @ I agree, but that really means working together, not telling them how better you are than them or reminding them how many people you've killed in your career... no one cares and it makes for a poor mood Admiral Atragon-9 -> #::rummages around and finally finds a med pack, on the floor, knocked out of it's cubby:: Cmdr JFarrington -> ::still working::: Commander Garnoopy and Admiral Atragon have minor injuries, but they are moving around. Sovak -> ::unfolds his hands from behind him and takes a seat in the CC... his only outward sign of relief:: Turris Morran -> I'm actually kind of curious as to something. I'd like to fire a high energy blast while scanning the surface of the planet for phaser fire. precip -> #::his lower seat has now changed color from Chaki to Bolian Blood Blue:: Sovak -> Now, we wait. EJ Pilot -> @::looks at KK:: Did you forget my wrist my dear? precip -> #::Squints:: Did the Chief Survive??? MC_Escher -> ::Turris:: So it distributes the shot along its...what? You want to fire a blast at the planet? Here? What? LtCdrFaldek -> @ Okay, one consolation if it may be permitted. I have more experience at espionage, and recon than most, not to mention being captured and escaping please do not act like I am not as experienced as i may be. Even you havent seen my complete file. Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Sighs:: crap Garnoopy -> # ::garn isn't moving:: Cmdr JFarrington -> Let me rephrase that, sir. The Admiral is moving. Commander Garnoopy is alive, but not moving. Admiral Atragon-9 -> #::hits Mitar with an anesthetic hypospray and starts working his leg with a dermal regen:: Turris Morran -> If the molecules are a result of quantum entanglement, the logical place for the other halves of the particles to be located on the planet. Turris Morran -> At the alloy we have here, sir. Admiral Atragon-9 -> # Garn is alive, I just don't know if there is anything more serious yet EJ Pilot -> @::sits on the ground:: McFly -> @ fine, I concede that point, and I will refer to you in such future situations LtCdrFaldek -> @ I will keep my unprofessional opinion to myself. Kansas Kenickie -> @ You know what stinks EJ, those two are always fighting over a few weeks of duty about who is in charge.. I am sick of it EJ Pilot -> @::thinking to himself:: my wrist is gonna feel funny once, if we get back to the ship. precip -> #I am feeling ....like loosing consciousness...Trying to stay awake. I think My Blood is down a few pints.. EJ Pilot -> @ I know.. McFly -> @ good Garnoopy -> # ::blinks, very dizzy:: EJ Pilot -> @ They are the same rank and in the same department and they argue like a husband and wife. McFly -> @ I have two things for you though... Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Digs harder:: I wish I could snake them both and get in charge of them MC_Escher -> ::nods slowly:: You think the opposite ends of the entanglement are on the planet? I was operating under the assumption that they were phased out or in subspace, where they would be safer. LtCdrFaldek -> @ Shoot. Cmdr JFarrington -> Permission to break radio silence, Captain? Vilanne -> Nurse Nancy> ::waddles back to front nurses station, breathes heavy when she plops down onto the stool, wiping her brow:: McFly -> @ one, Kenickie is still your superior, I’m hoping that working under someone you *think* is lower than you will humble your attitude a bit Garnoopy -> # ::groans:: precip -> #::Feels some pain relief as Atragon attends but he looks at his leg ...:: Kansas Kenickie -> @ I could care less about rank, but when they start pounding their chests I start to McFly -> @ and two, you apologize to the person you hit over there LtCdrFaldek -> @ ::gets a bit of disgusted look on his face:: Sovak -> ::thinks a moment:: Do it. precip -> #I think...I hear the chief....That is...good. Admiral Atragon-9 -> #:: Calling from the pilot's seat:: Garn? Can you hear me? Cmdr JFarrington -> ::nods::: +Chimera+ Manticore to Chimera. Respond. Admiral Atragon-9 -> #+MANTICORE+ This is Chimera, go ahead Garnoopy -> # ::hears A9's voice, mutters:: Great... he's still slive... *sarcasm* precip -> #::taps flight deck:: Tough Ship.....Did not break in pieces on impact Like Crew. LtCdrFaldek -> @ I can handle the apology. But I want my orders from you, not her. Cmdr JFarrington -> +Chimera+ Stand by.... They're there, Captain. McFly -> @ you know that was a court martial offense and I’m sure Precip would have no problem pulling you from future away missions Cmdr JFarrington -> Putting them on audio. Turris Morran -> Well, that could be a possibility as well sir. What I'm thinking is that the molecules in this alloy are a fraction of the entangled particles, and that they are being projected from a source on the planet. It's a long shot, but if it's the case we can Sovak -> +A9+ Status, Admiral? LtCdrFaldek -> @ Are you going to report it then? Turris Morran -> destroy them from the source. McFly -> @ I'm not going to have you report to her all the time, but if she tells you to do something you do it Eva Jaz -> ::pacing around , waiting :: Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Getting more mad, digs harder:: Admiral Atragon-9 -> #+MANTICORE+ You need to beam out Mr. Precip, straight to Sickbay, he has a serious injury McFly -> @ right now... i don't know Admiral Atragon-9 -> Mr. Garnoopy and I will stay for now Sovak -> CAn we get a lock, now, Commander? Vilanne -> Eva.... Eva! Sit... you are wearing a path into the deckplate. Cmdr JFarrington -> ::checking:: Aye, Captain. Admiral Atragon-9 -> # ::moves back to Garn, to see how he's doing:: LtCdrFaldek -> @ Aha. Well I will be speaking to Precip about her being put over me when I clearly have more tenure than her when we get back to the ship and will be filing a formal protest. Cmdr JFarrington -> Locking on... Garnoopy -> # ::just laying still, waiting for the world to stop moving:: LtCdrFaldek -> @ ::heads over to the Irenic he punched:: Cmdr JFarrington -> +MED+ Prepare for incoming. Serious injury. Sovak -> +A9+ Transporting now, Admiral Cmdr JFarrington -> Locked on. Beaming to sick bay now..... McFly -> @ do what you feel you have to precip -> #::Looses Consciousness from blood loss and pain:: Sovak -> ::nods:: Admiral Atragon-9 -> # ::uses a hypospray on Garn's neck to stabilize his senses:: Eva Jaz -> :;looks at Vil :: here we go ... Hilee -> @::Slip sliding away:: Garnoopy -> # ::stabilized:: LtCdrFaldek -> @ I apologize for punching you. You were ruining my calm. MC_Escher -> ::nods:: I like that idea. Admiral Atragon-9 -> =/\======= PAUSE SIM =======/\= Admiral Atragon-9 -> Whew, another rock-em, sock-em sim tonight!! Admiral Atragon-9 -> TBS will be 15 minutes Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> Network team is still unable to form anything coherent, I take it? Admiral Atragon-9 -> right, you really have almost no thoughts of your own, just an occasional memory or fantastical image Admiral Atragon-9 -> Jami? Cmdr JFarrington -> Now that we can beam up, can we get the rest of the folks out? Admiral Atragon-9 -> They are underneath the alloy, it is not a very precise sensor image, so no lock Cmdr JFarrington -> k Cmdr JFarrington -> What about Garn? Admiral Atragon-9 -> you got Precip because we are not underneath the alloy Admiral Atragon-9 -> I'm keeping him with me! Admiral Atragon-9 -> Okay, Faldek? LtCdrFaldek -> What about Chimera? Is she extensively damaged? Can she make it back to Manticore on her own power? Admiral Atragon-9 -> Chimera is pretty banged up, but Star Trek engineers are AMAZING LtCdrFaldek -> Ok good. LtCdrFaldek -> I almost cried when you crash landed her. Admiral Atragon-9 -> It can't fly right now, but I bet Garn and team could get it spaceworthy, quickly enough

Game Master (GM) - STSF Sorehl Game Master (GM) - Cmdr JFarrington Mission Commanding Officer (MCO) - STSF Sorehl Mission Executive Officer (MXO) - Terry Riker Operations Officer (OPS) - Revon Chief Engineer (CENG) - Joker Morgan Assistant Engineer (AENG) - Cmdr JFarrington Chief Medical Officer (CMO) - TKAR MISSION BRIEFING: The Miranda-class starship Ardent is on an urgent mission to convey medical supplies to Altos IV. The ship is currently pushing maximum warp, less than two days out. 091013.txt

Manticore Mission Update for 10.5.2009 On Oppo, hooked up to the Network: • Hilee • T’Prise • Jaiysa • Brutus On Oppo, in the Compound, digging holes and fighting with each other: • McFly • Kansas • Faldek • Pilot Ordered by the IG to leave his crew behind on Oppo, Admiral Atragon demolishes the ready room door in a rage then orders Engineering Chief Garnoopy to disable the ship’s engines so they cannot move. After word games on the bridge, Chief Garnoopy, Cmdr Precip, and Admiral Atragon take the Chimera on a daredevil rescue mission to the surface. Escher, Syndrx, and Morran continue analyzing the captured satellite’s stealth coating. Escher has found a way to detect the satellites through their stealth technology. The ship receives a comm from LtCmdr McFly on the planet saying that the captured team is fine and he just needs more personnel on the surface. But he doesn’t respond with the confirmation code. TBS was 1 hour.

The Command Staff is pleased to Present The Meritorious Achievement Award for Exceptional Logs to Eva Jaz for Memory Lane Congratulations, Eva!

=/\= USS MANTICORE BRIEFING #577, STARDATE 50910.05 =/\= The Federation Council sent Manticore to the quiet planet of Oppo, to see why it has gone silent and is no longer registering life signs from sensor sweeps of the sector. Our sweeps from orbit confirm that there are no lifesigns on a planet that should have billions. A landing party has been taken captive by a robotic enemy calling itself "The Network." The away team has been separated into one group for data storage and one for "the farm." The Manticore is analyzing one of the satellites they disabled, since it is barely registering on ship's scanners, when it can plainly be seen. Garnoopy -> :: on the bridge, tapping away:: Hilee -> :: on a really cold table...though not felt, and moving along towards the core:: Garnoopy -> ::tappity taaaaaaap:: Admiral Atragon-9 -> ::from the Ready Room, through a twisted door:: SOVAK!!! LtCdrFaldek -> @ ::looks around, after taking a two hour break:: Well no way out... Cmdr JFarrington -> ::in the command chair just as the console hits the door:::::jumps::: What the? MC_Escher -> ::lying on his back on the shuttle bay floor, wires strewn around him, PADD interfaced with the software of the satellite:: Keb -> :: on the floor, hiding behind her console:: Oh my goodness-- Eva Jaz -> ::back in sickbay with a fresh uniform on , and a massive case of coffee jitters:: Cmdr JFarrington -> Admiral? ::squints at the door::: Hilee -> *@ precip -> ::pounds fist on Shuttlebay console...knowing his drone got shot down:: precip -> ::in shuttlebay:: Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @::hooked up to the interface, twitching slightly with the unsettled nature of her thoughts:: Garnoopy -> ::blinks:: Garnoopy -> ::noting the loud noise:: Vilanne -> ::in the lab, doing lab like stuff, trying to come up with a moisturizing cream to help her skin:: Ian_Syndrx -> ::in the shuttlebay with escher, working on getting a memory dump from the satellite:: Keb -> ::face white as a sheet, a scratch from a bit of debris from the door on her cheek:: doug.t -> :: down in main engineering:: Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::At the doorway where things are going in and out of:: precip -> Ensign Pirk>::jumps like...a foot in the air upon the RR doors abrupt structural failure:: Cmdr JFarrington -> ::while walking towards the RR:: Keb, you ok? Admiral Atragon-9 -> SOVAK>:: stands and walks to the RR door, carefully stepping into the room, through the doorway:: Eva Jaz -> ::looking around for Vil:: Keb -> ::looks up:: I think so--is -he-? Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Rubs her hand down the seam:: Keb -> ::nods toward RR:: Hilee -> @:: Opening his mind....bringing in massive thoughts of circuitry and bio gel interfaces...watching the colors shift and change:: McFly -> @ ::McFly remains on the floor of the large circular room; the puddle of drool having increased in size over the last two hours:: LtCdrFaldek -> @ Bad thing about computers... they always think of the obvious things, and then compensate for the stuff they forgot, like doors and such... god i need to find a way out of here. T'Prise -> @ ::Still inert, still exhibiting classic signs of REM.:: Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @::breath rasping in her throat slightly:: Kansas Kenickie -> @ I say we rip this place up ::Turns around to the others:: Admiral Atragon-9 -> NETWORK>::waking McFly:: Wake up, you are not useful to us any more precip -> Ensign Pirk>Destruction of Starfleet Property is against regulations. The Admiral should be relieved of duty and someone more stable should be placed in command!! ::said to the entire Bridge:: Vilanne -> ::head buried in the lab console, trying to adjust the prescription for herself:: Kansas Kenickie -> @ All the plants, everything doug.t -> ensign richardson your in charge until I return, don't break anything while I am gone. Cmdr JFarrington -> ::Pirk:: Stand down, Ensign. McFly -> @ Connor> ::faldek:: well, let me know when you find a way out, I’m getting tired of the smell of this place Keb -> ::hates Pirk more:: LtCdrFaldek -> @ Yes not a bad idea... MC_Escher -> ::PADD lights up:: Yes! You recording this, Syndrx? ::taps:: I think I can interface with the code now Garnoopy -> ::throws a tomato at Pirk:: Eva Jaz -> ::sees Vil through the lab window and waves:: Eva Jaz -> *through Keb -> ::rubs her cheek unconsciously where it was scratched--not much worse than a paper cut, just a drop of blood, unfortunately now smeared around to look bigger:: doug.t -> ensign richardson> yes Lieutenant precip -> Pirk>::takes tomato to the face:: Cmdr JFarrington -> Edit> ::at the OPS console, watching the scene play out:::glance at Keb::: McFly -> @ ::rolls over; groggy, talking in his sleep:: ...not now Kansas, i'm not a machine Vilanne -> ::doesn't notice Eva, just keeps plugging through the info on the console:: Keb -> ::stands up, trembling slightly from being startled:: Turris Morran -> ::still running tests on the cage in the laboratory, scratching his beard and looking somewhat worried:: LtCdrFaldek -> @ I'll go hide by the doorway the robots come through, and try and sneak out when they come in to restore order... doug.t -> ::exits main engineering, in to the TL:: sickbay Garnoopy -> ::goes back to his panel, tapity tapi:: Cmdr JFarrington -> ::helping Keb back to her station::: <w> You get used to it after a while. Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @::eyes twitching as her synapses are fired involuntarily:: Admiral Atragon-9 -> ACTION: THE READY ROOM DOOR STARTS TO BEND FURTHER INTO THE BRIDGE, SLOWLY, AS A9 USES CONTROLLED TK TO KEEP PUSHING IT OUT Eva Jaz -> ::shrugs , not being noticed by Vil , turns around to check on what the nurses are up to :: Ian_Syndrx -> ::has a padd of his own plugged into the setup, feeding straight to a protected file on the science main frame:: I'm recording, go ahead. Keb -> ::whispers back:: Exploding doors? Garnoopy -> ::sighs, figuring he'll have to fix the damage A9 is causing:: Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Starts ripping out plants and throwing them:: Garnoopy -> ::then remembers he's leaving the ship, so, chuckles to himself:: Cmdr JFarrington -> Sovak> ::watching the door slowly buckle, calmly waiting for A9 to appear:: Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Flings hand tools and everything she can get her hands on:: LtCdrFaldek -> @ ::rips plants out of the ground as he walks towards where the robots come and go from:: Keb -> ::hears the door creaking, and decides to crouch behind the console again:: Hilee -> @::Coasting ...almost gliding along on the network multi colored highway....thinking of a small island....and watches as a stream of energy and color congeal to form it:: Cmdr JFarrington -> Sovak> Do you need assistance, Admiral? precip -> Ensign Pirk> I insist...there you see...proof! Someone more stable should be in command! ::settles down :: I think I would fit that perfectly. Cmdr JFarrington -> Sovak> ::looks to Garn::: Eva Jaz -> ::feels strangely hyper, filled with a second wind and a lot of caffeine:: Garnoopy -> ::looks at Sovak:: Don't look at me... he needs a straight jacket, not an engineer T'Prise -> @ ::Convulses slightly in reaction to neural pathways being rerouted and co-opted.:: Admiral Atragon-9 -> ::steps into the Bridge, looking angrier than most have ever seen him:: LtCdrFaldek -> @ ::finds what may be a sturdy hand tool and hangs on to it, tearing up the farm, and stops when he reaches the wall next to the door, an Irenic standing in front of him, not of his own free will:: You stay right here... Turris Morran -> ::walks over to a small experiment he has running on the side, and brings up data for it on a console, mulling over it:: precip -> Ensign Pirk>Admiral Atragon I hearby..re...::sees his face and cowers:: MC_Escher -> ::muttering:: All right...it integrates into the main system...breaches the hex pattern code...runs through the guidance matrix...hmm...what's this? Keb -> ::watching the admiral with saucer eyes, still half under her console:: Cmdr JFarrington -> Sovak> ::calmly awaiting the news::: Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Pushes people around, ripping up everything she can grab:: McFly -> @ Connor> ................what are you doing? Admiral Atragon-9 -> ::walks right to Garn and speaks in an urgent whisper:: You have 15 seconds to disable our engines so we can't move the ship. Do it now! Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @::barely aware of her surroundings, but not in control enought to do anything about them yet:: McFly -> @ Connor> those still had a few more weeks left LtCdrFaldek -> @ ::is crouched behind the poor Irenic fool he grabbed:: precip -> Okay....back to that satellite........your magnetic...... doug.t -> ::exits the tl down the hall in sickbay stops at the nurses station:: LtCdrFaldek -> @ I swear if you try and leave buddy I'll kill you. Admiral Atragon-9 -> ::turns away from Garn, not waiting for an answer:: Hilee -> @::Almost non thinking...imagines being on the island....finds himself there....steps off, and onto the island, overlooking the streams as they flow by.:: Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Sends tools sailing into the lights, breaking them:: Vilanne -> Nurse Nancy> ::glances up at doug.t:: May I help you? Weren’t you banned from darkening our doors? Eva Jaz -> ::raises an eyebrow seeing doug chat up the nurses:: Keb -> ::looks utterly confused by the situation. The drying blood on her cheek doesn't help.:: kyle_mele -> ::wanders out of his office, coffee in hand:: Turris Morran -> ::only looked over a few lines of data before his eyes lit up in a sudden moment of realization:: I knew it ::bursts into maniacal laughter and dances around the laboratory, tripping over his feet and finding himself on the floor:: precip -> You ....::looks at satellite:: You also have mass. Physically gravity should still pull you...which it was doing until we ....brought you aboard. McFly -> @ Connor> ::watches the light go out:: Ok you do realize they're not going to fix that right? Eva Jaz -> ::hearing someone turns around to see Mele, nods eyeing his coffee like a crack addict :: Kansas Kenickie -> @ They have to come and stop me ::Smirks:: Garnoopy -> ::blinks:: Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @::memories still flowing, almost too fast to focus on:: Garnoopy -> ::thinks A9's crazy, but, what the heck:: McFly -> @ Connor> if they could laugh they'd be laughing at you right now precip -> Ensign Pirk>::Wonders what the Insane Admiral told the Chief Engineer:: Garnoopy -> ::taps a panel, overriding the injection systems:: Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @::settling occasionally into a single thought process but moving on quickly enough:: doug.t -> ::Nancy:: I was wondering who I could talk to about being revaluated for , being able to go on away , missions. kyle_mele -> ::eyed hungrily:: Admiral Atragon-9 -> ::turns to the Bridge crew and addresses them:: kyle_mele -> ::or rather, perhaps his coffee was, but still...:: Admiral Atragon-9 -> We have been ordered to leave Oppo immediately Eva Jaz -> <<I said the coffee ... not you!! >> McFly -> @ Connor> actually i think one just cracked a smile, good job you gave them emotion precip -> ::in Shuttlebay:: Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Pushes people away from their wor:: Garnoopy -> ::feels the ship shudder:: Vilanne -> Nurse Nancy> Ahhh, well, glad you aren't injured. Let me hail the doctors. Have a seat. ::points to the waiting room chairs:: Turris Morran -> ::stiffles his laughter before tapping his combadge:: +Escher+ ::excitedly:: Escher to... I mean Science to commander Escher. Keb -> ::forces herself to stand, still shakey, so she won't look like a cowering child:: Garnoopy -> ::alarms go off at the engineering and ops station:: Keb -> ::gasps at the revelation:: But Beran's still down there--" Admiral Atragon-9 -> This is a direct order from the Inspector General and we cannot disobey it doug.t -> ::Nancy:: thanks :: smiles:: Garnoopy -> ::feels the ship shudder again:: Keb -> ::shakes head:: Vilanne -> Nurse Nancy> ::waddles away from the nurses station up to Mele and Jazz:: Doctors, I have a re-eval for AT's... anyone? Anyone? MC_Escher -> ::blinks at the screen and taps his comm badge:: +Morran+ Escher here. Go ahead. LtCdrFaldek -> @ ::watches Kansas:: That's actually kinda hott... precip -> Ensign Pirk>::looks panicked at the CENG:: what is happening? Admiral Atragon-9 -> Helm, set a course back to Sector 001 and engage immediately T'Prise -> @ ::Twitches slightly in reaction to electrical stimulation from the neural interface.:: Hilee -> @::The island disappears under foot, sinking deeply into a swath of multi colored currents and eddys...swiftly being taken towards the central light...the core::. Hilee -> *island Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Smiles:: I know, aren't I! McFly -> @ ::mcfly opens his eyes looking around the room realizing it wasn't a dream and that he has an evil headache:: Garnoopy -> ::sucks in some air, looks at his panel:: Garnoopy -> Admiral, you can't do that. precip -> ::in Shuttlebay notices what appears to be something wrong with the ship..it shuddered:: Keb -> ::looks at the admiral, sits in her chair, and bursts into tears:: kyle_mele -> ::glances up:: Who is it? Garnoopy -> ::beep, beep, bepp, master warnings and master cautions flash:: Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @::still that image of the dark room, the bed, the bright light, the screams...in Tehann...forever ago and yesterday:: Turris Morran -> +Escher+ Well, sir, I believe I've found some interesting... umm.. information regarding our mysterious alloy. Think you could come take a look at this? Keb -> ::starts blindly to put the coordinates in before realizing things are very very wrong:: precip -> Ensign Pirk>That is mutiny. A serious offense worthy of court martial. Vilanne -> Its Doug.T. Garnoopy -> ::looks at A9:: MC_Escher -> +Morran+ Send it me, Ensign. I'm really busy at the moment. I've made my own discoveries about the metal doug.t -> richardson>:: monitoring the main pool:: Admiral Atragon-9 -> ::walks to the Helm console:: Keb, moev this ship! Admiral Atragon-9 -> *move Keb -> Um...course laid in, but the engines aren't responding, sir... Keb -> ::choking on her words:: precip -> +Pirk+Precip here...what is wrong with the ship...are we under attack? Garnoopy -> ::feels the ship shudder again:: Keb -> I don't have thrusters, I don't have impulse, and the warp core is giving off all kinds of warning signals... Admiral Atragon-9 -> ::one eyebrow goes up:: Not responding? Garnoopy -> ::makes a "hiccup" in the inertial dampeners to shake them about a little:: Keb -> ::shakes head:: N-no, sir... Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @::breath catches, then resumes at normal pace as the memory dies again:: precip -> Pirk>+Precip+ Something wrong with engineering Sir....not an attack. Garnoopy -> ::shakes and bakes a little:: Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Looks around:: no what? doug.t -> what the hell was that? ::taps com :: +main engineering+ report? Admiral Atragon-9 -> Mr. Mizu, I gave an order to return to Sector 001 at once. Are you saying the ship is experiencing a propulsion failure? Kansas Kenickie -> *now McFly -> @ Brutus> ::Brutus watches images and pieces of information he doesn't understand or really have the time to comprehend; his mind is occupied but the pain still remains; he can't scream out although he tries; is everyone in as much agony or is it just him: Keb -> ::takes a deep breath, trying to control herself:: Um...yessir, that's what I'm saying. T'Prise -> @ ::More twitching and convulsions, the electrodes attached to her temples hum louder and spark faster for a moment before gradually returning to a more sedate pace.:: Admiral Atragon-9 -> ::looks at Garn and then at Keb, nodding:: very good McFly -> @ Connor> ::looks over at KK and faldek:: I love how you people think you have all the answers, as if we haven’t tried any of this before Keb -> ::looks confused, torn between relief that they're not going anywhere, and concern for both the ship and the admiral:: Hilee -> <<must be just Brutus...the network does not like him>> Admiral Atragon-9 -> ACTION: McFLY IS SLID INTO THE HALLWAY THAT LEADS TO THE "FARM" ROOM Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Looks at Faldek:: I know something they haven't tried before LtCdrFaldek -> @ What's that? Garnoopy -> ::stands, looks at Atragon:: We have a problem... precip -> Oh great..just great...::taps Hull and uses a human phrase:: C`mon baby hold together. EJ Pilot -> @::joins in the festivities with his injured arm and messing stuff up:: Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @::all the way back to youth...memories she barely recalls herself...a large house for a small child:: McFly -> @ ::not even having time to get up he slides down the shute and plops down into the farm:: Kansas Kenickie -> @ Kill them LtCdrFaldek -> @ Kill irenic? Keb -> ::digs through her pocket for a handkerchief and wipes her face:: McFly -> @ ::lies on the ground:: oh god, that hurt Kansas Kenickie -> @::Turns hearing a noise:: yes doug.t -> +richardson+ engineering what is our status? engineering? kyle_mele -> ::taking his sweet time answering, gives a smirk to Vil:: Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Runs over to McFly:: LtCdrFaldek -> @ ::spots McFly, and follows:: McFly -> @ Connor> ::laughs:: incredible they have another one Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Kneels down next to him:: (w) you alright hun? doug.t -> richardson> ::has his hands full with calls:: kyle_mele -> ::i mean Jaz:: Eva Jaz -> ::finally had her coffee fix , much more relaxed looking at the Chief ,waiting :: MC_Escher -> ::looks at Syndrx:: This metal...it's not really here. LtCdrFaldek -> @ Ya know what... ::side face punches Connor, with full force:: kyle_mele -> ::shrugs at the Nurse:: Delay it for a week. Admiral Atragon-9 -> ::to Garn:: Report, Chief Hilee -> @::Following a long swirling of light and shadowed images....nothing transfixed...random kaleidoscope of colors and energy:: Vilanne -> ::glances through the medical lab's window at the folks mulling around, watching Nurse Nancy go back to the nurses station, but doesn't see who's waiting in the waiting area:: Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @::and the memory is gone, no time to get hold of it, back into the chaos swirling thoughts:: McFly -> @ ::holds his aching head:: a nuclear bomb has exploded in my head Cmdr JFarrington -> ::minding he own business at OPS::: Garnoopy -> ::Atragon:: I'm reading multiple failures of computer systems... it's going to take a few weeks, unless I get my engineering staff back. Eva Jaz -> :: fights the urge to roll her eyes by drinking some more coffee :: LtCdrFaldek -> @ Shut it! Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::KIsses his forhead:: Better? Garnoopy -> ::Atragon:: I think it'd be faster if I just went to get them. EJ Pilot -> @::moves with Faldek trying to keep up:: Admiral Atragon-9 -> Weeks! Work faster, chief, we don't have weeks Turris Morran -> ::goes back to playing with his mysterious alloy experiment that isn't really there Turris Morran -> ::* Ian_Syndrx -> ::confused face:: Not there? How so? doug.t -> richarson>:: trying to figure out whats going on:: Vilanne -> Nurse Nancy> Certainly, Chief Mele. ::goes bacl to the nurses station and looks over the counter at Doug.T:: Mr. T? doug.t -> ::Nancy:: yes? McFly -> @ Connor> ::drops to the ground; busted lip; Irenic equivalent of middle finger... which incidentally happens to be the middle finger:: MC_Escher -> It's quantum. They've figure out a way to quantum entangle the molecules of the metal with a subspace representation of it Vilanne -> Nurse Nancy> I can set up an re-eval for a week from tomorrow. Will you be available? precip -> Ensign Pirk>We could have Starfleet dispatch a Tow Vessel to comply with our orders Sir. Keb -> ::brightens slightly, stuffing handkerchief in her pocket:: We could rescue them, Admiral. Then Chief Garnoopy would have the manpower he needs. LtCdrFaldek -> @ ::stalks over to McFly:: McFly -> @ A little... very little Turris Morran -> ::sends a bit of the data to Escher, including a simulation which displays two separate quantum masses which are completely dependent on one another.:: EJ Pilot -> @ ::keeping up with Faldek:: Hilee -> @::Losing himself into the mist that is surrounding him...resisting the draw of the network as best he can:: Garnoopy -> ::Atragon:: I need my staff alive and you need us to get out of here... how about a compromise. I get my staff and then you can leave. Garnoopy -> ::just waiting on A9 to say no:: Ian_Syndrx -> Is that even possible? Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::helps him sit up:: what did they do to you? Eva Jaz -> ::eyeing Mele's coffee again , lifting her own cup :: So Doctor, ow much of that stuff do you think we can drink before it becomes toxic ?! McFly -> @ ::looks around KK seeing connor down and faldek smiling:: did, did you just hit him? Eva Jaz -> ::smiles:: precip -> Ensign Pirk>Rescue...we are not to Rescue anyone..we have our orders...we need to summon a Tow Vessel immediately to comply. Otherwise we would be ....disobeying orders! Admiral Atragon-9 -> Keb, Garnoopy, we have been ordered to not attempt a rescue and leave her at once T'Prise -> @ images...guilt...wisps...memories...insubstantial...guilt...pain...ephemeral...g uilt...intangible... Eva Jaz -> *how LtCdrFaldek -> @ Yes, i hope i broke his jaw but I doubt I’m that lucky. McFly -> @ ::KK:: it asked a question then knocked me out EJ Pilot -> <<Spock> To hell with orders.. >> Garnoopy -> ::Atragon:: I'm not going to attempt a rescue, I just want to do a survey of the damage to the outside of the ship. Keb -> ::shrugs:: Admiral, I can't fly a ship with no engines. Garnoopy -> ::Atragon:: I can do it myself... just a visual look about. Vilanne -> Nurse Nancy> ::marks the console for that appointment with a "Mr T":: Well, if you cannot make it, please contact us to reschedule, ok? MC_Escher -> Not until now. Subspace does weird things to light and mass...and it seems there are two masses involved here, both intrinsically linked to the other in a way that makes most detection impossible, due to their fluctuating shape. Kansas Kenickie -> @ What question? McFly -> @ and that question was because of Faldek too doug.t -> ::Nancy:: when is a good time? Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Looks at Faldek:: nice LtCdrFaldek -> @ Sweet.... Garnoopy -> ::Atragon:: I won't need any help, I can manage on my own. Just a visual check. Of the ship. In the Chimera. Admiral Atragon-9 -> ::eyes narrow as he looks at Garn, playing the Bizarro World game:: You know I can't allow you to do that, Chief Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Dead-legs Faldek:: LtCdrFaldek -> @ Maybe it's scared. Vilanne -> Nurse Nancy> I've marked you down for 1350 hours. Don't be late, we run a tight ship. Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @::no sense of the use of her mind for the network to which it is connected...it is too chaotic to understand...:: precip -> ::in shuttlebay walking towards the much larger Chimera..Manticore's Landing Assault Craft and does a quick inspect for damage given the shaking:: LtCdrFaldek -> @ ::isn't phased:: EJ Pilot -> @::looks at Faldek:: What did you do? McFly -> @ ::looks up at faldek answering KK:: it asked about the ship LtCdrFaldek -> @ Oooh the ship comment. EJ Pilot -> @::McFly:: Manticore? Hilee -> @::Completely encompassed within an envelope of infinite warmth and mind...seeking to steal his own individual reality....still resisting, but weakended:: Garnoopy -> ::Atragon:: I'm the engineer here and we're dealing with a dead on engineering issue... unless you think you can do what needs to get done I suggest you send who you know needs to go. That's me. doug.t -> ::Nancy:: I will be here . Thanks again ::smiles:: doug.t -> :: McFly -> @ ::EJ:: yeah, i don't know what it wanted with it but it didn't know about it till faldek opened his mouth Vilanne -> Nurse Nancy> You are welcome. ::confirms the appointment, in the smallest exam room:: Keb -> ::still a little shaky--didn't entirely get the blood off her cheek, either:: I volunteer to assist Garnoopy, sir. Since we're not going anywhere without the engine. doug.t -> ::exits sickbay:: EJ Pilot -> @::palm to face:: McFly -> @ ::looks up at Faldek; still with the headache:: What the hell is wrong with you? Garnoopy -> ::Atragon:: And I’ll do it *alone* Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Frowns:: Admiral Atragon-9 -> Mr. Garnoopy, get back to work precip -> Ensign Pirk>Why use a miniature battleship to do an engineer's job...you should use a worker bee Pod. ::foolishly tells the CENG his job:: LtCdrFaldek -> @ McFly, there is nothing that network can do to the Manticore, chances are it's worried now. Garnoopy -> ::Atragon:: Unable to comply Admiral. EJ Pilot -> @::Faldek:: We need to get the hell out of here... Eva Jaz -> ::wondering to herself if the chief is always this slow to answer, if he's doing it on purpose to be cryptic or if her own mind is working way too fast due to a very high concentration of caffeine:: LtCdrFaldek -> @ What you think I haven't been trying to escape? McFly -> @ the only thing it'll be worried about is the time it takes to assimilate it or whatever the hell these things do Keb -> ::looks at her console, which is blinking all kinds of horrid things:: Garnoopy -> ::infuriated with Atragon, the hypocrite:: McFly -> @ yeah good job of that by the way precip -> ::does a quick walk around but notes he is just getting in the way of the crew that handles the shuttlebay....and returns his attention to the Sattelite:: Garnoopy -> ::turns, stops into the TL:: Shuttle bay doug.t -> ::arrives in main engineering what is going on ? , does not answer my call? Garnoopy -> ::slams the TL doors, if you can do such a thing:: LtCdrFaldek -> @ Look, if they could get there, they would have by now. MC_Escher -> ::muttering again:: But why is it detectable to light? Unles... ::tap:: yes! The quantum field must allow reflected radiation of some sort, or else the extra energy will vibrate the structure apart. In space, visible light is the least important radiation Vilanne -> <<::becomes a fly on the wall on the bridge::>> Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Looks at McFly:: I have looked over every inch of this place. T'Prise -> @ ::Electrodes hum at a higher frequency once more, this time longer than before. Moments pass before they subside again.:: McFly -> @ ::KK:: nothing? precip -> Ensign Pirk>Gross insubordination on the Part of the Chief, Admiral...I can file a report immediately! EJ Pilot -> @ If there was a panel I could get to maybe i could tap into this thing communications systems and send Manticore a message. McFly -> @ ::faldek:: you don't know what they can do LtCdrFaldek -> @ But KK did have an idea... Admiral Atragon-9 -> ::turns and climbs back into his RR:: Keb -> ::rubs her cheek, still unaware that it was injured--the pain isn't registering:: Kansas Kenickie -> @ Nothing, there is the only door, which you just come out of doug.t -> ::gets to work on the impluse systems:: Turris Morran -> ::stares at the data, mumbling to himself and scratching his head:: LtCdrFaldek -> @ Why don't you tell McFly your idea Kansas? Eva Jaz -> ::eyeing Vil through the lab window again before turning back to Mele , giving up on getting an answer to her rhetorical question :: EJ Pilot -> @::listening:: Kansas Kenickie -> @ because it wasn't working. we trashed the place and they never moved McFly -> @ ::stands up:: Faldek, why don't you sit in a corner and rot until this mission is over! kyle_mele -> ::smirks:: Admiral Atragon-9 -> ACTION: AN IMCOMING HAIL FROM THE PLANET precip -> ::feels the satellites metal....grabs a palm light and studies it:: Hilee -> @:: Feeling a moment of complete....open mind experience...dwells on becoming "one" with the network...and succumbs:: MC_Escher -> So...if we reconfigure the sensors to create quantum resonating feedback loops, we can drops pings in space and get signals from any quantumly entangled space or subspace in the area. Cmdr JFarrington -> ::A9:: Incoming from the planet, Admiral. Admiral Atragon-9 -> ::in his RR, using a wall console to locate Garnoopy and power up his personal transporter pad:: precip -> Ensign Pirk> INCOMING HAIL!!! Incoming hail from the planet Commander! ::nearly loses his voice:: Garnoopy -> ::infuriated, steps into the shuttle bay:: LtCdrFaldek -> @ I will when you act more like a mission leader. EJ Pilot -> @::McFly:: Please don't start getting testy...no need for it now.. Eva Jaz -> I meant to ask you sir, is Doctor Chalice cleared for duty , because she does seem kind of weak and has been in here without a break since the beginning of this ordeal :: looks at Vil from afar worried :: McFly -> @ You have been nothing but an ass this entire time, you're either berating someone or getting the ship in danger... Admiral Atragon-9 -> <<A9 is off the Bridge, so Sovak is your guy>> Ian_Syndrx -> ::looking confused at Escher's statements, starts trying some random equations out, looking for away to add them into his analysis of the metal Ian_Syndrx -> :: precip -> ::is in shuttlebay...studying captured satellite with Palm Light:: LtCdrFaldek -> @ You going to whine to Precip when we get back to the ship again, about how your not cut out for command? Keb -> :looks over at Jami:: From the planet? Is it our party? ::remembers her place and shuts up:: Kansas Kenickie -> @ Faldek, is this really the time? LtCdrFaldek -> @ Ask your boy toy. He started it. McFly -> @ no, pilot, I’m sick of this... ::looks into Faldek’s eyes:: you want to be in charge so bad and yet you're still below me, what does that say about you? Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Stands up:: no I am talking to you. you are the one not helping here precip -> ( I sense more paperwork coming for security department fighting...oh geez ) Eva Jaz -> ::shifts weight from one foot to another:: Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::walks away from them:: LtCdrFaldek -> @ It says that I took a short leave of absence, making your have more tenure than me. kyle_mele -> ::hrms:: EJ Pilot -> @ ::yells in Klingon stern voice:: This is not the time...we are all in this situation together...now stop acting like wild targs! MC_Escher -> No, see, here...::scoots over to Syndrx:: You increase the particle flux until it maxes out the safety check, and then you have the inertial dampers force the guidance matrix to shove the flux into subspace kyle_mele -> Do you doubt her physical capabilities as pertaining to her duties? precip -> ::talks to Satellite:: You have mass..you reflect light.....You respond to Gravity.. McFly -> @ Connor> ::sits in the background laughing even though his mouth hurts:: Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Grabs a shovel, starts digging:: Garnoopy -> ::infuriated, walks up to the satellite, and kicks it:: MC_Escher -> ::taps taps taps:: ...aaaand viola! ::points the PADD at the satellite, and it gives a cheery chirp:: LtCdrFaldek -> @ Because believe me, I would love to be in command. That network woulda read my mind and freaked out... Garnoopy -> @#&*@ piece of $*(@$ precip -> ::notes Garnoopy Kick the satellite and is startled:: And it can be kicked......Chief? Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Keeps digging:: Ian_Syndrx -> ::watches the modification, then starts trying it on a tricorder:: Eva Jaz -> ::not wanting to say anything bad but still worried about Vil :: I don't think she's a 100% and I think the mental strain plus the long hours are not doing her any good .. but it's a lost cause trying to get her to get some sleep while we wait... Admiral Atragon-9 -> ::steps onto his personal transporter pad in his RR and beams to the hallway outside of the shuttle bay:: doug.t -> ::retoutes power from holodecks and replicators reroutes to the impulse systems. precip -> ::does not understand all the colorful language Garnoopy is using:: Garnoopy what's wrong? Garnoopy -> ::startled when the satellite gives a chirp:: Garnoopy -> ::figures him kicking it made it work:: McFly -> @ ...You know what EJ, you're right, this isn't the time... MC_Escher -> ::notices the chirp is accompanied by the clang of Garn's foot:: Garn! We can detect the metal! Keb -> ::waits for Sovak to ask what the communication from the planet is, hoping to overhear:: Hilee -> @::Seemingly floating in an ethereal plane of colors and energy transference...nano second to nano second:: LtCdrFaldek -> @ ::decides to quietly concur:: Garnoopy -> ::looks at Precip:: You want to know what's wrong? Admiral Atragon-9 -> <<Pirk, should open the hailing frequency>> Garnoopy -> You REALLLY want to know what's wrong? Vilanne -> ::pulls the cream from the replicator after adjusting the prescription and starts putting it on her hands and arms:: Garnoopy -> I'll tell you what's wrong. doug.t -> ::messes with some other parts:: precip -> ::looks at Satellite again..then back to a flustered Garnoopy:: Yes...I do...the ship was shuddering and you are very upset. McFly -> @ ::stands right up to faldeks face:: I am in command of this mission, don't like it? then file a complaint with precip when we get back, until then you are under orders to keep quiet and to yourself unless direcly ordered by me or Cmdr Kenickie McFly -> @ Is that clear Commander?! EJ Pilot -> @ Now put the b/s behind us or I swear to you all I will put you all on report when we return to the ship...and I know we will make it back...because we are just that damn good! Garnoopy -> I just disabled our engine system... ya know why? Ian_Syndrx -> ::finishes the mod and scans the metal, gets a clear reading:: Sovak -> ::walks onto the bridge:: Did you say communication? Garnoopy -> Cause A9 told me too. And now we're gonna sit here for weeks on end while I fix the bloody mess I made. LtCdrFaldek -> @ I will not be ordered by Kenickie. Garnoopy -> While he contemplates how to salvage his career after his impulsive order LtCdrFaldek -> @ But otherwise, yes, clear. Garnoopy -> To which he didn't think it through Garnoopy -> To buy himself time Garnoopy -> So he can make that next Admiralty precip -> ::drops jaw slightly listening to all this:: McFly -> @ ::looks over to pilot:: stop alright? MC_Escher -> ::loudly:: Garnoopy. What is going on? Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Dig,dig,dig:: Garnoopy -> So now I'm stuck on this bloody ship for weeks now fixing a mess I made while I could be on the brand new Illinois! Garnoopy -> I swear... that $*(*@$ EJ Pilot -> @::McFly:: I am just saying... doug.t -> ::attemps to bring the engine systems back online:: +computer+ explain engine system shut down? Garnoopy -> ::kicks the satellite again:: Eva Jaz -> ::feeling like maybe she shouldn't have said anything . not wanting to appear to be questioning the CMO 's decisions:: I was merely mentionning it sir .. Obviously you know better :: looks uncomfortably at the floor : precip -> Chief..I think the Satellite might take offense.. LtCdrFaldek -> @ :: walks away:: Boy finally grew a pair. McFly -> @ You will be ordered by Kenickie because as of right now she is second in command here, you will do as she says or are you going to disobey a direct order Commander? Sovak -> ::moves to the CC:: Open the channel. Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Sighs, dig, dig, dig::: LtCdrFaldek -> @ ::doesn’t listen or respond to the KK comment:: Hilee -> *@,*@ EJ Pilot -> <<Faldek was that directed at me or McFly?>> precip -> Admiral Atragon profit from this situation...I dont see how...right now we have lost a good deal of our officers to that world. Ian_Syndrx -> ::picks his PADD up and attempts to establish a connection to the memory banks of the satellite:: Keb -> ::hoping it's them, fingers crossed over her console:: doug.t -> ::taps com : +bridge+ engineering to bridge who shut down the engines? I am reading a complete system shut down? LtCdrFaldek -> @ ::goes to the opposite side of the farm and leans against the wall:: McFly -> @ I'm waiting for an answer commander Garnoopy -> And for a moment... a MOMENT I thought he was gonna save them Garnoopy -> ::looks at Chimera:: Garnoopy -> That's it McFly -> @ Connor> ::thinking;; I’m glad I’m not one of their species Keb -> ::opens the channel for the captain:: Channel open, Captain. Sovak -> <<Sorry I;m late. Did someone say something about a com from the planet?>> precip -> Ensign Beaker> Chief Garnoopy ..Chief Precip...The Chimera sustained no damage when we were off tilt....::Leaves upon giving report:: Garnoopy -> ::grabs precip's arm... drags him into the Chimera:: Keb -> <<yupyup>> Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Leans on the shovel:: MC_Escher -> ::yelling:: GARNOOPY. What is going on? Why did the Admiral order you to muck up the engine? precip -> What the....Garnoopy....??? EJ Pilot -> @::palm to face:: I think he gets it Matt.. Garnoopy -> ::shuts the door behind them:: LtCdrFaldek -> @ ::bobbing his head with a tune he's very quietly humming:: Garnoopy -> ::moves to the engineering panel, and taps, running the preflight sequences:: Garnoopy -> ::looks at Precip:: Garnoopy -> A9 is going to leave them to die. Garnoopy -> We're going to go get them Eva Jaz -> ::looking from Vil through the window to the floor back and forth while shifting from one foot to another and rhythmically tapping on her cup :: Garnoopy -> I need you at the helm. MC_Escher -> ::is left standing with his mouth open, staring at the now-closed Chimera door:: Well then. ::blinks, looks at Syndrx in a moment of confusion:: Should I try and stop him? precip -> Garnoopy....I think you need to cool off a second..here....and think....The last time we sent something down it got shot down... T'Prise -> @ ::stops convulsing slightly, going deathly still.:: Sovak -> +COM+ This is Captain Sovak of the.... ::pauses:: This is Captain Sovak, go ahead. doug.t -> + computer+ restore power to impulse drive engineering authorization alpha three zero one Vilanne -> ::spreads a bit on her chin, cheeks and forehead:: McFly -> @ ::EJ:: what is it with you? Admiral Atragon-9 -> ::enters the shuttle bay:: Mr. Escher, where is Chief Garnoopy? Ian_Syndrx -> ::nods:: Yeah, I think we should ::runs to a console and attempts to lock out the Chimera's computer:: kyle_mele -> ::chuckle:: EJ Pilot -> @::McFly:: There's nothing with me... Garnoopy -> Precip, I've got the engineering skills and you have the piloting... we can do this. It's a $@&*($ computer program down there, I can fix it. Garnoopy -> We have to do this NOW kyle_mele -> I tell you what, Doctor. Admiral Atragon-9 -> +COM+ This is Lt. Commander Matt McFly, come in kyle_mele -> You keep an eye on her and report to me on a daily basis with your professional opinion. MC_Escher -> ::points at the Chimera:: Excuse me, sir, but what is going on? Garnoopy -> Or A9 will leave them to die. He already said we weren't going down for them. Eva Jaz -> ::looks up to Mele as he talks :: doug.t -> ::atttempts to overide the lockout:: EJ Pilot -> @::McFly:: I am just getting tired of the scabbling and fighting.. Sovak -> +COM+ Commander. It is agreeable to hear from you. What is your status? Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Starts digging again:: precip -> ::walks over to the Helm console next to Garnoopy:: Chief...we need to slow down here and catch our breath.. Admiral Atragon-9 -> Thank you, Chief, once I am onboard, release your lock on the shuttle Vilanne -> ::slips the tube of leftover cream into her smock's top, closes up everything on the console, and runs her hands through her hair, twisting it back to drape down her back:: Keb -> :looks elated:: They're alive! LtCdrFaldek -> @ ::starts smiling and moving a little more with the song in head, but still in the same spot:: Eva Jaz -> Understood Sir :: nods a bit more vigorously then she normally would , blaming the ^%$ coffee:: McFly -> @ ::ej:: you know what I’m tired of? I’m tired of someone so completely disrespectful and insubordinate Garnoopy -> ::Precip:: No, we need to go and fix this... there comes a time when right and wrong are grayed precip -> Chief...It takes three to fly the Chimera.. Garnoopy -> But this isn't one of those times Precip. EJ Pilot -> @::McFly:: I understand that...but two wrongs dont make a right. Garnoopy -> This is a simple right. And you know it. Ian_Syndrx -> ::locks the shuttle doors, puts up blocks around the control paths to the doors:: MC_Escher -> ::this time goes slack-jawed for a second:: Uh...yes...yes sir. Wait! ::taps his PADD:: Sir, if you're going to the surface, take my PADD. I've reconfigured it to detect the metal. It might come in handy. Garnoopy -> Ahhhh, so it takes three... so you agree! We just need one more? Admiral Atragon-9 -> +COM+ The team is fine, sir. We need some extra personnel down here to help with the search doug.t -> ::access the main directory attempts to clear, the lock out using a standard sub routine to override. McFly -> @ so what would you have done? why didn't you do anything when he hit that guy over there? Admiral Atragon-9 -> ::grabs PADD and keys the door of the Chimera, watching it open:: Eva Jaz -> ::puts her empty cup down :: <m> I think I had enough Garnoopy -> I'll get Roget. She'll do it. precip -> Yes saving the away team is a right. But....by what means.. Your career will be finished. I am just...::notes hatch opening:: Sovak -> +COM+ You are overdue for check-in, Commander. We cannot get a lock on you. I repeat, what is your status? Garnoopy -> ::looks at the door hatch:: EJ Pilot -> @::McFly:: Because I am lonely Lt...and he is a LtCmdr but I had enough at that instant and expressed it.. Admiral Atragon-9 -> +COM+ Our status is fine, sir precip -> ::looks at A9 then to Garnoopy...then Back to A9 and Garnoopy again:: doug.t -> :: curseing who ever shut down the engines because now he is going to have to recalibrate them.:: Garnoopy -> ::glares at A9:: kyle_mele -> ::glances over:: You're shaking quite a bit, I do believe you've had enough, yes. doug.t -> engines Sovak -> +COM+ I see. Send us your coordinates, and we will send more personell. Admiral Atragon-9 -> ::enters the Chimera and sits down:: Move over Gentlemen, it's time ot rescue our team MC_Escher -> ::runs up to the shuttle:: Admiral! Can...can I come with you? I have some personnel on the surface who I...care about. A lot. Garnoopy -> ::just about says something, but bites his tongue:: Garnoopy -> Safety check complete. Garnoopy -> ::taps a panel:: Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Making a dent in her hole"" Eva Jaz -> ::looks up , puzzled for a second , realizing she might have said her comment a little louder than intended, sheepish smile :: I think so too Garnoopy -> Originating check complete. Beginning before start check. precip -> Has anyone thought this through? ::does preflight:: Sovak -> ::aside to Keb:: Contact the Admiral, and tell him we are in touch witht eh surface. Garnoopy -> ::taps a panel, sealing doors, hatches, and turning on the passenger seatbelt signs:: McFly -> @ ::ej:: look, I’ve let his comments, attitude and actions slide constently, but right now we're being held captive by evil robots, half the team is missing and i have the headache of the year, please do excuse my rare outburst this one time Keb -> ::looks back at Sovak:: I can't get a lock on their signal. I'll inform the admiral. Garnoopy -> Before start check complete. Keb -> +A9+ Bridge to A9. Ian_Syndrx -> ::has his hand over his trigger to release his lockouts, waiting:: Garnoopy -> Beginning cleared to start check. Hilee -> <<just watch the power settings...she packs quite the punch y'all>> EJ Pilot -> @::McFly:: I do... Garnoopy -> Starting number one engine. Ian_Syndrx -> ::drops his lockouts on the Chimera:: Sovak -> ::To Keb:: try to get a lock on this signal. MC_Escher -> ::having stepped inside the shuttle without thinking as Garn closed the door:: Besides, I'm the one who's figured out their metal. Admiral Atragon-9 -> Escher should have freed up our docking lockdown Garnoopy -> We have a good start. Starting number two engine. Keb -> ::nods:: I'm trying. LtCdrFaldek -> @ ::sits down, and leans his back against the wall, decides to take a nap since he is to do nothing and be quiet:: Garnoopy -> Good start. Before departure check complete. precip -> ::is not certain what to do ..he has the ranking officer onboard now...and a chief who was utterly irate at him...and now they appear to be together on this dust off operation:: Admiral Atragon-9 -> <<sorry Escher, I closed the door behind me, you didn't make it>> Vilanne -> ::exits the med lab, comes out to the other doctors:: Chief... Dr Jazz. Anything happening? Have we heard word? EJ Pilot -> @::McFly:: Were there any panels you noticed in that door that we could use to tap into their comm? Garnoopy -> ::looks at Precip:: You gonna fly, or look shocked? Sovak -> +COM+ Commander McFlY? We are waiting for your coordinates? Garnoopy -> ::Precip:: Get us the &*$@( out of here. precip -> Helm controls Green... Keb -> +A9+ Bridge to Admiral Atragon. Garnoopy -> Before launch check complete. You are go for launch. Admiral Atragon-9 -> +COM+ Sending my location now, sir McFly -> @ ::ej:: thank you Lt. ::points over at connor looking bad:: and that is court martial actions right there, next time work up the courage a little sooner precip -> Engaging Interphasic Cloak......I can fly through the doors if you want....Sirs... Admiral Atragon-9 -> +BRIDGE+ This is A9, go ahead EJ Pilot -> @::McFly:: Aye.. precip -> ::holds the button as A9 comms:: Keb -> +A9+ Captain Sovak is in communication with the landing party. We have them on the com. MC_Escher -> <<magic edit me back outside the shuttle, looking at the closed door>> ::Escher stares at the closed hatch, many complicated emotions running through his head:: Eva Jaz -> ::looks at Vil exiting the lab , half scrutinizing her :: Nope .. Nothing new .. well that we know about anyways Garnoopy -> ::Precip:: This isn't the time to ask, just go Sovak -> +COM+ Very good. Confirm security code and we will send personnel. Queen to Queens level four. McFly -> @ ::walks over to KK:: ...hey Vilanne -> Chief, are they doing anything? I mean.. we, again, aren't hearing squat. Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Stops digging:: Hi Admiral Atragon-9 -> ::nods 'yes' to Precip:: Ian_Syndrx -> ::walks over to Escher:: come on, let's get this modification applied to the primary sensor array Hilee -> @::Adrift in a cornucopia of color ...being inexorably drawn slowly towards the bright light that is the core:: EJ Pilot -> @::moves to Connor:: Garnoopy -> ::taps his panel, energizing appropriate coils:: McFly -> @ sorry about that Garnoopy -> ::and rerouting electrical power:: Admiral Atragon-9 -> +Bridge+ Good, get their location, we will pick them up Kansas Kenickie -> @ It's alright, we are all stressed kyle_mele -> ::shakes his head:: Nothing that I know of, Doctor EJ Pilot -> @::Connor:: Sorry about my friend when he gets angry he can get...well violent. Question are their access panel on this farm? Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Climbs out of her hole:: McFly -> @ diggin a hole? Admiral Atragon-9 -> +COM+ Repeat that sir? Kansas Kenickie -> @ I am digging my way out of here Sovak -> +COM+ Commander? Queen to Queens level four. Respond. McFly -> @ ::helps her out:: Keb -> +A9+ It's being transmitted right now, sir. precip -> Okay ::swallows::...All systems go...now Can I fly us through the shuttlebay doors now? McFly -> @ ::nods:: how long do you estimate? Eva Jaz -> ::obersving Vil, noting her ash colored skin , hoping the Chief is seeing it as well :: Garnoopy -> ::wonders why Precip is taking soooooo long to fly the ship:: Eva Jaz -> *observing Admiral Atragon-9 -> ACTION: THE COM FROM THE SURFACE IS ABRUPTLY CUT OFF MC_Escher -> I...I, uh...::looks at Syndrx as if a new light:: You know, Ensign...Lieutenant...whatever you are...I know almost nothing about you. You've been working under me for months yet I can't recall a single personal detail. How did that happen? Kansas Kenickie -> @ I am not sure, I am guessing this is an outside wall since it is the coolest. Sovak -> ::whispers to Keb:: Confirm this voice pattern. doug.t -> + computer+ has power been restored to the impulse systems? ::reroutes power back to the replicators:: Hilee -> @::* Thinking* ...The primary circuit is connected to the....: T'Prise -> @ ::Now silent and still, just like all the Oppo in the room.:: LtCdrFaldek -> @ ::snores:: precip -> Yeah Right.....::Forwards the Chimera..Engaging the CLoak and Gunning her through the doors...interphasic style...:: Kansas Kenickie -> @ I don't know how long.. but I don't plan on giving up ::Smiles:: Sovak -> Interesting. ::stands and folds his hands behind him:: Keb -> ::looks back at Sovak:: It sounded like him... Keb -> ::sets up the analysis program:: Vilanne -> Do you guys feel that? Its like... the normal low hum... of the engines or whatever they have moving down there aren't humming anymore. precip -> ::notes the clean transition between the shuttlebay doors and space...:: Garnoopy -> ::as they power out of the shuttlebay Garn looks at Atragon:: Keb -> Communication cut off, sir. precip -> You two do have a plan....don't you??? Keb -> I can't get it back. McFly -> @ ::looks over at Connor:: what about him? Kansas Kenickie -> @ What about him? Ian_Syndrx -> ::looks fairly confused:: We work a lot, I guess we don't socialize... eitherway, we need to get this modification applied to the sensors. Eva Jaz -> ::soft voice:: Doc, maybe you should go take a nap, you;ve been here a while .. I'll let you know if we here anything ... :: stopping mid sentence actually noticing for the 1st time the lack of noise from the engines Admiral Atragon-9 -> ::looks back at Garn:: IT took you long enough to get us out of here! EJ Pilot -> @::waiting for Connor to respond about a access panel of some sort:: Admiral Atragon-9 -> and... Garnoopy -> ::could kill A9 right there:: McFly -> @ Why did he deserve a flogging? Vilanne -> Or maybe someone just turned of a jacuzzi somewhere. Nap? :: turns towards Eva:: Wh? Sovak -> Yes. I see that. I believe that was not Mr McFly. MC_Escher -> ::sighs and nods:: I suppose you're right. Admiral Atragon-9 -> =/\======= PAUSE SIM =======/\= Admiral Atragon-9 -> Whew! Once again, I was only able to watch about a third of the action Admiral Atragon-9 -> sorry if folks needed my input, but you always go to the author, McFly! Admiral Atragon-9 -> Sovak, Jami - comments? Cmdr JFarrington -> None here. McFly -> hey don't send the mob my way EJ Pilot -> oh EJ Pilot -> you're the reason we are being held captive by these transformers... Sovak -> lots of differnt plot lines to keep track of.... good sim. Interseting. Admiral Atragon-9 -> Okay, TBS is one hour - enough time for the Chimera to get close to the surface, for the Central Core Four to, uhhh, lie there Admiral Atragon-9 -> and for the farmers to either kill som Irencis, or each other Admiral Atragon-9 -> Other comments/questions? Admiral Atragon-9 -> Keb? Keb -> Does the voice signature match McFly's, or are there definite differences? Admiral Atragon-9 -> it sounds just like him, like how a recording sounds just like someone

Game Master (GM) - STSF Sorehl Game Master (GM) - Cmdr JFarrington Mission Commanding Officer (MCO) - Cmdr JFarrington Chief Engineer (CENG) - Joker Morgan Assistant Engineer (AENG) - STSF Kansas Assistant Engineer (AENG) - STSF Sorehl Chief Medical Officer (CMO) - TKAR Chief Security Officer AND Helm (CSEC) - Va'yel MISSION BRIEFING: The runabout Colorado is returning from an engineering conference on Starbase 12, bound for a rendezvous with the starship Phoenix in the Quatran system. 091006.txt

Uh...sorry, man. Just couldn't hold it.

You forgot the excessive makeup and "every hair in place" syndrome. They rerun every episode at 11pm ET on Sunday nights, but you might want to rethink staying up for it. Too late.

Without reading the posts after the first one, my candid opinion is crash and burn after one episode. Can you say soap opera? The attempt at drama was sad, the obvious trying to be like BSG was even sadder. They would have done better to nix the poor attempt at character development and gone with the more thought-provoking encounters of the original series. I can't believe I actually sat through it for two hours, but I kept hoping it would get better.

Personal Log, Stardate 500910.04 Cmdr JFarrington, MD USS Manticore NCC 5852A Mind Probe It felt like someone ripped open her skull, thrust a hand inside and mashed through her brain looking for something. Of course, the thought was ridiculous because the gray matter of the brain has no feeling, but the sensation was still there. No manner of logical thought could erase the pain, and the image it conjured persisted well beyond its subsiding. Jami’s headache had been building for some time. The stress of lost contact with the away team had been palpable throughout the ship, but moreso on the bridge. The longer they waited for word and the more the command staff discussed the matter, the shorter the fuse became. Tempers had waxed and waned like a blacksmith’s forge as the billows sucked then puffed, sucked then puffed, forcing oxygen into the base of the inferno until it glowed first red, then yellow, then white. Finally the staff had left and the silence on the bridge was broken only by the gentle hum of equipment, the soft shifting of boots on the deck, or an occasional ping or bleep from a console. Jami half wished the distracting chaos of the hour before had remained. Captain Sovak was in the observation lounge concentrating on… whatever Vulcans concentrated on while looking for solutions. Jami imagined he was working on several possibilities at once, reminding her of the multiplicity and versatility of the Vulcan mind. That left Ensign Pirk at tactical and Keb at the helm/operations console. Keb was understandably distressed that her fiancé was part of the away team. Jami had been there. She knew, but that didn’t mean she was okay with it, she just couldn’t deal with any more anxiety at the moment. Commanders Precip and Garnoopy were in the bay probing the captured satellite’s technology. LtCmdr Escher, Ian, and Turris were in the science lab working on… working on… What the hell are they working on? Obviously Jami’s strategy of enumerating the duties of remaining crew was not distracting her from the growing pain. Vilanne and Eva were in sick bay doing… whatever they did in sick bay when there was no one left to treat. Making coffee? She could almost smell it. No, she could smell it. She slapped the comm. “Dr. Chalice, is there any of that good coffee down there?” “We were just making another pot, Commander. We'll have it there shortly.” Shortly. In a minute. Wait ‘til it’s made. Wait for the results. Wait ‘til we send down a drone. Wait. Wait. Shortly. In a minute. “Mr. Pirk, status of the drone,” said Jami, drumming her fingers on the arm of the chair, but before Pirk could respond she shifted suddenly and turned to Keb. “Ask Commander Precip for the status of the drone.” “Shuttlepod is launching now,” came Precip’s voice. “Once the drone returns to Manticore we can analyze the battle scene.” Battle scene. Right. “… if it comes back,” added Keb. Jami jerked out of the command chair and began to pace. “It will come back.” “How can you be so sure?” “Because it has to.” Then it hit – the searing, blinding pain that doubled her over, the hand that slammed through her skull to probe every area of her mind, looking for something and setting every nerve afire. “Where the hell is that coffee?”

=/\= USS MANTICORE BRIEFING #576, STARDATE 50909.28 =/\= The Federation Council sent Manticore to the quiet planet of Oppo, to see why it has gone silent and is no longer registering life signs from sensor sweeps of the sector. Our sweeps from orbit confirm that there are no lifesigns on a planet that should have billions. A landing party has been taken captive by 9 foot humanoid robots and have been separated into a group for data storage and a group for "the farm," as they have been told by a voice only identifying itself as the "Network." The Manticore is analyzing one of the satellites they disabled, since it is barely registering on ship's scanners, when it can plainly be seen. Cmdr JFarrington -> ::still at OPS::: Garnoopy -> ::in the shuttle bay, eyeing the large hunk of metal that has been tractored in:: Keb -> ::still at helm, distracted with worry:: Turris Morran -> ::in the science lab, still working on the satellite enigma:: Garnoopy -> ::holding out his tricorder, which says nothing is in the shuttle bay:: Vilanne -> ::five minutes later, still in sickbay, chatting it up with Eva about everything that the gossipmongers of the ship are saying:: But, the AT may all be dead, that's what the CJ said. Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> ::standing in the central core, eyeing the naked shaved Oppo-nents with narrowed eyes:: Garnoopy -> ::sighs:: precip -> ::in shuttlebay as well not saying anything at the moment:: Eva Jaz -> ::in SB drinking coffee and chatting with Vil :: LtCdrFaldek -> @ ::looks at EJ and KK:: Right. kyle_mele -> ::still on the bridge:: Admiral Atragon-9 -> NETWORK>::to McFly, alone in the round cage:: You are the leader, aren't you? precip -> Ensign Pirk>::at Tactcial:: Ian_Syndrx -> ::at his console in science, picking apart scanner data of his debris cage, trying to find a way to evade the interference:: LtCdrFaldek -> @ Looks like they might torture and kill McFly for information. Garnoopy -> ::precip:: Soooooooo... my eyes say something is here, but my tricorder says nothing is here. Apparently we have an issue? Garnoopy -> Either I'm hallucinating or this thing is impervious to scans. McFly -> @ ::mcfly stands in the center of the room looking around possibly eyeing a way out... nothing:: I am, who are you? Hilee -> ::@Looking on into the large room filled with naked oppo's...apparently hooked up to what appears to be some kind of a central core:: Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Looks at Faldek like she might kill him:: MC_Escher -> :: LtCdrFaldek -> @ ::grins when he recognizes the look:: Vilanne -> What news have you heard, Eva? I mean... they are saying all kinds of stuff, there's got to be truth in some of it Garnoopy -> We'll go with the hallucinating... looks like I picked the wrong day to stop sniffin glue. ::as he walks in a circular motion around the satellite:: T'Prise -> @::Silently preparing mental blocks and shields in anticipation of what may come.:: Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @::approaches one of the bed-tables, examining the mechanisms in place:: LtCdrFaldek -> @ Ok Pilot, you go rest, and keep up your strength, but be mindful of things that we might be able to use. Ian_Syndrx -> ::has the static plotted over large graphs on his holo-display, is comparing several scans of himself standing in the cage with the scans of the empty cage, trying to find someway of differentiating between the two:: Hilee -> @T'Prise> How long do you need to prepare ....for a meld,if necessary? precip -> So our tricorders are saying it isn't there.... MC_Escher -> *sitting in science, watching Syndrx, thinking:: Admiral Atragon-9 -> NETWORK> We are the Network, we are in control of this planet Eva Jaz -> ::rubbing her eyes and yawning :: Vil > I don't know what to believe ... I think everybdy needs to make up story and suppositions to keep themselves from worrying or I don't know :: yawn again :: Garnoopy -> ::walks up to the satellite, and knocks 3 times:: McFly -> @ We? is there more than one of you? Kansas Kenickie -> @ let see if they have something we can splint that up.. or medical Garnoopy -> It definitely exists... it's not a hollogram. LtCdrFaldek -> @ Kenickie, I think we should investigate the area and see exactly what the deal is maybe talk to a few Oppo... EJ Pilot -> @ ::Faldek:: Aye commander.. LtCdrFaldek -> @ And what she said. Garnoopy -> Where's science?! Cmdr JFarrington -> ::passes OPS to Keb as Sovak leaves the bridge, stands and takes the CC:::: precip -> ::rubs head:: An Alloy unknown to federation science.... precip -> Agreed...we need them here. EJ Pilot -> @::goes to rest in the area they are allowed to do such things in:: :P Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @::glances back at Hilee and T'Prise:: Garnoopy -> +Science+ Escher, where are you!? Keb -> ::gives Jami a frustrated look in acknowledgement, but takes over OPs too:: Vilanne -> Aren't you drinking the Chief's coffee? You look tired, why... aren't you sleeping? Cmdr JFarrington -> :::logging in:::Ens Pirk, let me know when the unmanned shuttle is ready to go. precip -> ::Precip walks around the satellite trying to figure the thing out:: Eva Jaz -> ::weak smile :: Sleep is over rated LtCmdr Roget -> ::cozily settled into the Intel station:: MC_Escher -> +Garn+ Science bay. Cmdr JFarrington -> ::knowing Keb is understandably frustrated::: Ian_Syndrx -> ::gives up eyeballing the data, feeds it all to several of his analysis scripts, goes to the replicator for some coffee:: T'Prise -> @ ::Hilee:: Commander, a meld would make us more susceptible to the machinations of the Network, it would weaken capacity to defend ourselves both mentally and physically. Keb -> ::checks the status quo:: Garnoopy -> +Escher+ Wrong bay... apparently your scans sent you to the wrong place. The non-existent existent satellite is in the shuttle bay. Admiral Atragon-9 -> NETWORK> ::to McF:: You are not Irenics, are you? LtCdrFaldek -> @ ::cruises around the Farm, looking at things and scrutinizing the Oppo:: Turris Morran -> ::scratches his chin, mumbling quietly to himself:: precip -> Ensign Pirk>::with a chirping voice he quickly adjusts:: Cmdr Farrington I shall inform Cdr Precip at once... Vilanne -> We'll have to stay awake until we get the crew back... someone said they were going to shoot the planet's surface until they surrendered, but that was a guy pigging out in the mess hall. Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @Hilee/T'Prise> I suggest we try to figure out what we are dealing with before we are shoved into it ourselves, as I imagine we must be soon. Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Helps EJ:: are you alright? Eva Jaz -> :: drinking the remainder of her coffee in one shot :: Admiral Atragon-9 -> <<by the way folks, the people of Oppo are called the Irenics - I had forgotten they had a specific name from before, thanks>> Hilee -> @::Looking at T'Prise...::T'Prise> How so??...I would think a unified mind would be much harder to control....work on it. Cmdr JFarrington -> ::quick glance in Pirk's direction for acknowledgement::: Garnoopy -> ::Precip:: We're gonna have to find an access panel, or slice her open. Hilee -> Jaiysa> I agree...lets see what we can find out...shall we? precip -> ::has his comm badge go off and engages in a conversation with Pirk walking away from Garnoopy a bit:: EJ Pilot -> @::KK:: Nothing a Hybrid Klingon can't handle... I know we don't always see eye to eye...however, thank you for your assistance Commander. ::klingonic teeth smile:: Hilee -> @* Eva Jaz -> ::rolls eyes :: Yea that definitely doesn't sound like a made up story at all ... but anyways .. my body is tired but my brain is on overdrive .. no sleep for this gal ! :: pointing at her chest with a thumb :: Admiral Atragon-9 -> ACTION: THOSE AT THE FARM ARE NOT BEING DIRECTED BY ANY ROBOTIC DEVICES, THEY ARE SIMPLY SURVIVING ON MEAGER RATIONS AND WATER McFly -> @ ::Irenics? Is that what the people are called?:: No I'm not, doesn't look to me like you are either, what did you do to the people of this planet? Cmdr JFarrington -> Keb, I know you're keeping a sharp eye out for any sign of the AT. Garnoopy -> ::notes Precip walks away from him, begins to mumble:: (m) No one wants to help the engineer... and how the heck do I get into this bloody thing... T'Prise -> @ ::Hilee:: A mind-meld would weaken the mind's natural defenses. It would leave us vulnerable. Kansas Kenickie -> would you like me to try and snap that bone back into place? LtCmdr Roget -> ::slowly perusing data:: Keb -> ::turns to Jami:: Of course. No sign yet. Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @::looking over the connection mechanisms, looking for familiar aspects of the neurological tools:: EJ Pilot -> @ ::human side:: No! ::Klingon Side:: Pain is my middle name... Cmdr JFarrington -> ::Keb:: So....we wait. Admiral Atragon-9 -> NETWORK> ::to McF:: Where are you from? How did you get on this planet? Turris Morran -> ::looks over at Syndrx:: What do you think? precip -> ::returns to Garnoopy:: I've been given a job to modify a shuttle as a drone...shouldn't take long..Perhaps the Science team can get a read on this thing while I am gone. Cmdr JFarrington -> ::shifting uneasily, though she is trying not to::: EJ Pilot -> @::sucks it up:: You may try.. Hilee -> @T'Prise> And it is your opinion separately we are stronger?...::shakes his head::... LtCdrFaldek -> @ ::walks up to one of the Irenics, wondering if he'll understand them considering he doesn’t have his commbadge's universal translator abilities:: Hello ::pokes one:: MC_Escher -> ::glances at Syndrx's cage:: +Garn+ We've been examining pieces of the material already. Do you want a science team down in the shuttle bay? Garnoopy -> ::Precip:: A whole shuttle? Why not just a probe? Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Presses on the arm:: EJ Pilot -> @::growls lightly with the pressure:: Garnoopy -> +Escher+ Well... you may have pieces... but I've got the whole thing. You want to come down personally and we can find a way to crack this old piece of non-existent metal? Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @Hilee> :;absently:: She's right...we would do better to try to centralize our own individual blocks or protections...a connection is merely a chink in the armor so to speak. Hilee -> @::Looking over the panels where the induction wiring is bundled into....::Jayisa> What is your take on it Doc? Kansas Kenickie -> ::Stops:: Maybe I shouldn't since I don't know what I am doing.. huh? Keb -> ::turns back to her console silently, with only a curt nod...the waiting is the hardest for her:: Ian_Syndrx -> ::walk over to Turris with his coffee:: I'm all shot on thinking, I can't make heads or tails of this material Kansas Kenickie -> @ To bad all those egghead doctors are so smart and they went in the other room huh? T'Prise -> @ ::Hilee:: None you have any training in telepathy, it would leave you all weak and vulnerable. We don't have the proper mechanisms to monitor a meld or protect ourselves while during the meld. precip -> Atmospheric flight....we need to be able to circle the area where the away team disappeared and gather data. Something launched from a Photon Tube can't do that...unless you've invented something I dont know about. EJ Pilot -> @::KK:: It was worth a try.... Vilanne -> Looks like we better make another pot... wonder if Chief Mele will mind. ::glances around to see if he returned from the bridge:: Admiral Atragon-9 -> ACTION: IN THE CENTRAL CORE, THE FOUR MEMBERS OF THE AT ARE APPROACHED BY 12 OF THE 3 METER ROBOTS EJ Pilot -> @::KK:: They would separate our doctor's from us... McFly -> @ Let's just say I strung some sea turtles together and made a raft... why are you keeping us here? precip -> ::looks to Garn..his face failing to hide his concern for the AT:: Eva Jaz -> ::shakes her empty cup :: You’re reading my mind ... Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @::backpedals away from the table she is standing at as the robots approach:: Fvadt... Admiral Atragon-9 -> NETWORK> ::to McF:: We can use you Garnoopy -> ::precip:: We just need to hook it up for automated flight from your control panel @ tactical. Hilee -> @T'Prise/Jayisa> Ok...here we go...::Watching the robots approaching:: MC_Escher -> +Garn+ On my way Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Glances at Faldek:: Cmdr JFarrington -> ::drums her fingers on the chair::: Admiral Atragon-9 -> NETWORK> ::to McF:: But before we do anything that may damage you, we need to know how you got here T'Prise -> @ ::Stares at the robots, still working on her mental shields.:: Garnoopy -> A secure datalink should be easy to hook up... we'll just wire teh two processors together and provide a 3.4 jhz linkup with the Manticore. Vilanne -> I"n not quite sure how he makes it, but I've watched him a couple times. You? McFly -> @ Brutus> ::Brutus looks up at the tall robot; he looks it up and down to find a weak spot:: EJ Pilot -> @::KK:: If we get off of here I say we send a fleet of Black Ops ships back with Quantum Torp loaded and blow this rock to hell... ::coughs:: Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @::feeling the weight of the knife in her boot, eyeing the diehvir as they approach, looking for an opening:: LtCdrFaldek -> @ ::is obviously not being understood by the Irenic:: Well darn the luck, kyle_mele -> ::exits the bridge:: Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @::but then again, theya re metal, after all...:: MC_Escher -> ::motions to Syndrx:: Let's go. Garn wants us to examine the whole thing in the shuttle bay. ::walks to the TL:: precip -> I figure it is going to get shot down if I send active signals back to Manticore...hence the data collection pod..::notes Security guys trying to install a POD to a shuttle that looks expendable:: kyle_mele -> ::rides the turbolift for a moment - okay, maybe a couple minutes - before exiting into a corridor:: Vilanne -> ::moves over to the coffee maker and supplies:: Let's see... ::glances at Eva::: LtCdrFaldek -> @ ::cruises over to one of the walls:: Kansas Kenickie -> @ rest, let me go make sure Faldek isn’t getting us all killed Admiral Atragon-9 -> ACTION: EACH OF THE CORE FOLKS IS APPROACHED AND "SURROUNDED" BY THREE ROBOTS. THEY ARE FIRMLY HELD IN PLACE AND THEIR HEADS ARE SCANNED AGAIN EJ Pilot -> @ Aye. Eva Jaz -> ::gets up and joins Vil :: I don't know how he makes it .. but I'm sure we can figure it out :: examines the machine :: Ian_Syndrx -> ::rolls his eyes:: Very well then ::sets his coffee to disintegrate and follows Escher out:: kyle_mele -> ::wanders down the corridor:: Hilee -> @::looking and watching the robots...Brutus/Jayisa/T'Prise...Easy....easy:: McFly -> @ ::tries to think quickly on his feet:: ...robots carried us here, I would think you'd know that precip -> A preprogramed flight program into the shuttles NAVCOM...will allow it to do its job without Manticore sending signals to it.. T'Prise -> @ ::stoic and impassive as the robots "examine" her.:: Vilanne -> ::pulls out the beans and the filters:: Hmm... Garnoopy -> Roger... roger... Garnoopy -> ::steps onto the shuttle, activates the navigational panel:: Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::walks over to Faldek:: What did you find out? Vilanne -> We should just replicate a pot... and get it over with. Think folks will notice? Eva Jaz -> That thing seems more complicated than a nervous system ::pokes random part of the java making contraption :: Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @::grabbed, winces as they again squeeze her abused ribs:: Garnoopy -> ::taps rapidly:: I'm bringing up the programmable flight characteristics page... I'll let you program it Precip. You can set it up to do whatever you want it to do. Cmdr JFarrington -> ::can't stand it any longer:: +Vilanne+ Doctor. There any of that good coffee down there? :::figures that's good for the nerves::: Keb -> ::monitors the scans, and gives a sigh:: McFly -> @ Brutus> ::held tight; Brutus tries to struggle but to no avail:: Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @::scanned, blinks a few times:: precip -> Thank you....Chief.... Cmdr JFarrington -> ::watching Keb, pretty much able to read her body language by now::: Vilanne -> +Jami+ ::while looking at Eva:: We were just making another pot... Commander, we'll have it there shortly. Eva Jaz -> ::chuckles quietly as she hears the comm :: LtCdrFaldek -> @ Nothing, we can't talk to them because we dont have universal translators, and i just started looking for a weakness to exploit on the building, perhaps you should start on the other side and we meet in the middle. McFly -> @ look, we don't want any trouble, we just want to leave in peace EJ Pilot -> <<exactly what are we farming?>> Hilee -> @::Being held while being scanned...thinks of " You looming junk heaps...you are so outdated":: Vilanne -> Talk about timing, we better decide. precip -> ::Uploads tricorder data into NAVCOM dataport:: MC_Escher -> ::on TL with Syndrx:: Garn sounded a little snappy. I've dealt with him before, and he's used to me. He might get angry at you, just as a warning. Don't worry; being yelled at by Garn is a Manticore tradition. Cmdr JFarrington -> +Vil+ Bring some to the bridge. Thanks. Vilanne -> Do we do this, or replicate? ::to Eva:: Eva Jaz -> Better make some more ! Garnoopy -> ::finishes tapping:: All set up. Admiral Atragon-9 -> NETWORK> ::to McF:: No, we mean this... ::a 3D image of LtCmdr Faldek appears in front of McFly and he says, "We've got a very powerful ship in orbit of this planet, and i promise you they will destroy your network if you do not set us free." Vilanne -> You called it... Ian_Syndrx -> ::nods:: Thanks for the warning. Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @::wriggles a little against the diehvir's grip with an expression of frustration:: Keb -> ::thinking to herself that the only way they're going to find the people is with more people...even if it is dangerous:: Garnoopy -> When you finish run a flight characteristics diagnostic... it'll double check your setup. Cmdr JFarrington -> +Vil+ And not replicated. Thanks. Vilanne -> ::puts filter into the net:: These beans... I believe he grinds them, where's the grinder. Eva Jaz -> Well since Caffeine IV is not an option I vote for fresh coffee .. it's always better Cmdr JFarrington -> ::shifts again:: Mr. Pirk, status of the drone? Vilanne -> OoOO... she knew were were considering it! ::laughs:: Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Sighs:: I don't think we are going to find a way out precip -> Roger Roger..::repeats what Garn said EJ Pilot -> @::looking around his surroundings:: LtCdrFaldek -> @ We might not, but we have to try. Vilanne -> Where's the Chief when ya need him. Hilee -> @::Keeping the single line of thought...concentrating on you belong in a junk pile:: LtCmdr Roget -> ::slowly sits up and takes a more keen notice of the incoming data on the satellites being analyzed:: Turris Morran -> ::is alone in science again, starts talking to himself a little bit louder now:: Garnoopy -> If you need me I'll be next to the nothing in the shuttle bay Vilanne -> ::digs through the cupboard:: What does he crush these little babies up with? Garnoopy -> ::steps out of the shuttle into the bay:: precip -> Thanks Chief... Eva Jaz -> That's a good question actually :: looks around for any sign of Mele :: Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::heads over to the wall, starts inspecting:: T'Prise -> @ ::Glances around at her crewmates, watching them struggle, still silent and unemotional.:: McFly -> @ ::gulps:: ...He was bluffing, he just wanted to intimidate you, obviously it didn't work Keb -> ::looks down at her engagement ring:: Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @::glances back at T'Prise and feels even more frustrated at her complete lack of response:: Cmdr JFarrington -> ::deep sigh:: Keb, see how Commander Precip is coming with the drone. precip -> ::taps console buttons....lights turn green...a bar crawls across the screen:: LtCdrFaldek -> @ ::heads off the direction opposite of Kansas, doing almost the same thing:: Admiral Atragon-9 -> ACTION: THE ROBOTS AT THE CORE CEASE THEIR SCAN AND THEN USE SHARP-EDGED DIGITS TO REMOVE THE CLOTHING OF THE FOUR A.T. MEMBERS. AS t'TAMARAK IS STRIPPED, FALDEK'S KNIFE CLATTERS TO THE FLOOR EJ Pilot -> @::lays back onto the ground (hard sorta damp) resting:: Eva Jaz -> err phaser?! ::laughs at her own joke .. knowing that it's only funny because she's tired :: Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @Fvadddddt... McFly -> @ ...you've shown to be more powerful than us, what do you need any of us for? Garnoopy -> ::moves up next to the satellite, wondering if science takes this long for everything:: Vilanne -> Got one? Keb -> ::jolted into work mode again:: Aye, Commander Farrington. +Precip+ Bridge to Commander Precip. Hilee -> @::Is stripped...and a bit chilly::' precip -> Shuttle Computer>Flight Plan installed. Intel/Recon Pod detected. Datastream nominal. Vilanne -> Maybe we could crush it with a tricorder between some silver biobed sheets. precip -> Ooh that is good... Admiral Atragon-9 -> NETWORK> ::to McF:: you will be questioned further. Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Bangs on the wall:: Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @::shivers in a bit of a chill as the nondescript lloann'na clothes are ripped and fall away; struggles more vigorously:: MC_Escher -> ::arrives in the shuttle bay, walks across to Garn:: Made any progress? Admiral Atragon-9 -> ACTION: McFLY FALLS UNCONSCIOUS precip -> +Bridge+Precip here...go ahead... T'Prise -> @ ::Merely stares coldly at the robots:: LtCmdr Roget -> ::would contract her brow together in concentration, but as she just recently had a botox injection she just looks intently at the screen:: Garnoopy -> ::looks around at Escher:: You've showed up! And here I thought you stopped for Oreo's enroute. McFly -> @ ::falls to the metal floor with a sick thud:: Keb -> +Precip+ What's your status? Eva Jaz -> ::spots some kind of old fashion grinder :: err I think this :: points to it :: might be a little more effective and a whole lot less messy kyle_mele -> ::enters Sickbay:: Report! Ian_Syndrx -> ::follows Escher into the Shuttlebay, looks around:: Garnoopy -> ::looks over at Syndrx:: oh, I see... had to bring a newbie. Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> ((Given how cold T'Prise's stare is when she is not being chilled, i shudder to think how cold it must be now :P )) Vilanne -> Perhaps... you grind, I"ll figure out .... Boss!!!! ::turns around quickly:: Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Sits next to EJ:: I think I have no plan kyle_mele -> ::eyebrow raise:: What exactly are you two doing with my coffee? Eva Jaz -> ::turns around , suddenly awake :: McFly -> @ Brutus> ::as Brutus is stripped he's proud yet concerned; doesn't stop him from trying to look out his peripheral vision to see if one of the ladies is looking:: Admiral Atragon-9 -> ACTION: THE CENTRAL CORE FOUR ARE LIFTED AND PLACED ON SEPARATE STEEL TABLES Garnoopy -> ::turns back to the satellite:: So.... we have a satellite which we know is here, but sensors say isn't. We need to find a way in. Vilanne -> Chief, we've got an order from the bridge, the Commander wants coffee... MC_Escher -> ::looks at it, turns to Garn:: Have you tried hitting it? kyle_mele -> How long ago did she ask? EJ Pilot -> @::KK:: I wonder how the others are doing..it is a reason we are here they are there.. Hilee -> @::Looks up...speaking loudly to the room...:: You could at least turn the heat up a bit...and arches abruptly as he hits the cold steel table top:: Ian_Syndrx -> ::gives Garn a blank stare, then crouches down and starts visually examining the satellite:: Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @::lifted, still struggling, muttering nasty things in Romulan as she hits the very very cold metal tabletop with bare skin:: Aiiiik... Garnoopy -> ::looks back at Escher:: Yes... yes... several times. I kicked it as well. Doesn't work like the warp core unfortunately. Kansas Kenickie -> @ We are not as smart as them Vilanne -> Moments LtCdrFaldek -> ::backs up and kicks the wall flat footed as if to bust in a door, and nothing happens:: LtCdrFaldek -> @ Admiral Atragon-9 -> ACTION: METAL CAPS ARE PLACED ON THEIR HEADS AND A WHIRRING NOISE IS ACCOMPANIED BY THE REMOVAL OF THE HAIR ON THEIR HEADS precip -> +Bridge+ Shuttlepod Red ready for flight.....I can launch her from the shuttledeck if needed. She will fly completely on a preprogrammed course...over where the AT disappeared. Eva Jaz -> ::looking like a cat caught with its paw in a fish bowl :: kyle_mele -> Mm. Moments too long. kyle_mele -> ::scowl:: Vilanne -> What do you mean, too long? kyle_mele -> You know, Doctor.. you're lucky I like you. What were you going to grind these with? MC_Escher -> Phasers? kyle_mele -> ::plucking the bag of beans from her hand:: Cmdr JFarrington -> ::stands to loosen her body::Keb:: Tell him to launch when ready, the sooner the better. EJ Pilot -> @::KK:: Since we arent as smart why not just let us go home.. McFly -> @ Brutus> ::Brutus tries to struggle but is held down tight on the table:: Eva Jaz -> ::proudly points at the grinder :: with this ?! Garnoopy -> ::Escher:: I think a cutting torch would be smarter... I brought two of them. Vilanne -> ::points to what may be a grinder in Eva's hand:: She was going to do it with that. Kansas Kenickie -> @ Slave labor kyle_mele -> ::nods:: Garnoopy -> ::Escher:: Between you and I we can probably cut through... kyle_mele -> Very good. Make it so. T'Prise -> @ ::Continues to work on mental shields, trying to protect her subconscious from this invasive procedure that is about to take place, having retreated inward to ignore what is happening.:: Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @::shaved:: kyle_mele -> ::offers the bag of beans to Eva with a smug look on his face:: Keb -> ::nods:: Yessir. +Precip+ Orders are to launch as soon as possible. kyle_mele -> Let's see you work it. LtCdrFaldek -> @ ::comes back:: I had a thought. Eva Jaz -> ::sighs inwardly in relief :: T'Prise -> <<Did someone remember to order Rogaine for the the AT?>> Vilanne -> Where do we get the water from? precip -> ::exits shuttlepod:: and heads to a Flight Management Terminal. LtCmdr Roget -> ::begins making notations on the data:: Turris Morran -> ::walks over to the cage and paces back and forth in front of it, staring it down as though it were challenging him:: Garnoopy -> ::picks up a torch, tosses it to Escher:: Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Looks up at Faldek:: oh? LtCdrFaldek -> @ Why do robots need a farm? EJ Pilot -> @::looks at Faldek:: Really? Share please. Hilee -> @::Swearing at the robots and the room...your mother was a bio hazard container...and rusted at that...you sorry $%&^$@#6's:: Ian_Syndrx -> ::stands back up, backs off and watches the torching take place, hope it isn't rigged...:: Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @::knows how to fight against interrogation and is prepared to fight it here, but doesn't really know what is going on and is acting annoyed to cover that fear:: Eva Jaz -> ::grabs bag of beans , smiling .. hoping she can remember the barista's movement in the little cafe in Paris she use to spend a lot of time in :: EJ Pilot -> @::Faldek:: Maybe they don't like to get dirty? precip -> Chief Garnoopy....Shuttlepod Red will be launching shortly...Just keep your team clear of the Shuttle. Garnoopy -> ::then tosses some safety goggles to Escher:: Garnoopy -> ::Precip:: Aye! LtCdrFaldek -> @ No no... why do they need foodstuffs? Kansas Kenickie -> @ Maybe who ever is controlling them needs it Vilanne -> ::rather impressed with Eva:: Garnoopy -> ::pulls on his safety goggles, moves up to the satellite:: Where do you think we should start? kyle_mele -> ::folds his arms, waiting for his fellow Trill to accomplish the task at hand:: Eva Jaz -> ::tongue stuck out the side of her mouth , concentrated :: <m> I know how to do this Keb -> ::under her breath:: Took 'em long enough... MC_Escher -> ::catches the torch and goggles, snaps on the eyewear, primes the torch:: Ready when you are EJ Pilot -> Maybe they want their slaves to be at their minimum to get the best out of their labor Garnoopy -> ::steps up, activates torch, gets to work:: precip -> +Bridge+ Precip to Bridge....launching Shuttlepod Red... LtCdrFaldek -> @ Right Kansas... but ugh... ::sits next to KK:: I'm just so... they never trained me to fight 3 meter tall robots. Vilanne -> Since this is such a stable on a starship, you'd think that they'd teach us to do this in med school. Ian_Syndrx -> ::goes over to the wall and gets some goggle of his own, then pulls his tricorder to log the cutting process, interested in the metal's reaction to heat:: kyle_mele -> Mmm. Keb -> +Precip+ Acknowledged. ::turns to Jami:: It's being launched. kyle_mele -> This is a stable on THIS Starship. Eva Jaz -> :: puts beans in the grinder , replaces the lid on it staring at it for a split second before pushing on the lid :: Garnoopy -> ::over the torch sound, to Escher:: Well... looks like I won't be around much longer. Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Smriks;: Are you telling me that the Great and powerful Faldek can't beat up a robot? Turris Morran -> ::his face brightens momentarily and he heads over to the emergency weapons locker on the wall, and procures a phaser:: EJ Pilot -> @ ::KK & Beran:: If my arm wasn’t messed up I would help... Vilanne -> sorry, I'm in need of coffee too... staple, even. MC_Escher -> ::adds his torch to Garn's:: What? Why not? precip -> Ensign Pirk>Shuttle Pod now leaving shuttlebay ::voice breaks into a squeak again which he corrects:: Cmdr JFarrington -> ::nods to Keb:: Good. Keep a close watch on it. ::looks also to Pirk::: Eva Jaz -> ::almost want to clap when grinder begins to .... grind , big smug smile :: Admiral Atragon-9 -> ACTION: CAPS ARE REMOVED AND THE TEAM IS STILL BEING HELD DOWN AS ELECTRODES ARE ATTACHED TO THEIR SCALPS Hilee -> @::Thinking...obviously no verbal comments work on them...finally relaxes,and begins to concentrate on sweet potato pies, and 100 yr.old scotch whisky:: LtCdrFaldek -> @ Well I saw what mr klingon brain here did and decided against it. kyle_mele -> But this is Manticore, and I am her CMO. Every CMO on Manticore has a responsibility to both love coffee and keep the ship so supplied with the java necessary to .. ::interrupted by the whirring noise of the grinder:: Keb -> Shall I put it on main screen? Keb -> For a nice visual? precip -> ::Sees Red take off and fly on its own down to the surface:: EJ Pilot -> @::Beran:: I am half Klingon... Cmdr JFarrington -> ::knows she is stating the obvious but somehow can't help it::: Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @::calls the diehvir working on her something very very not nice in Rihannsu:: EJ Pilot -> @::Beran:: Mr. Smartass Cardassian. LtCdrFaldek -> @ But these robots must have a weakness of some sort. There has to be... Garnoopy -> ::Escher:: Haven't you heard? I'm being discharged... A9 fired me. Hilee -> @*::And you really should let us all go before something really bad happens to ya:: LtCmdr Roget -> ::sends a priority, encrypted Intel signal to Intel HQ with the data detailing what is currently being found on the retrieved satellite:: Garnoopy -> ::Escher:: The man has no limits to who he'll get rid of in his quest for power McFly -> @ Connor> ::in the farm a man walks up having listened all he can from the away team:: You people are really quite stupid Eva Jaz -> ::grinding coffee until very fine grind , knowing that everybody is in great need of a really strong coffee:: Turris Morran -> ::puts the phaser on the lowest setting, aims and fires at the cage:: Garnoopy -> ::cutting away:: Kansas Kenickie -> @ I don't think we have the right tools to take them down EJ Pilot -> @::KK & Beran:: If we could find their power source and take it out, maybe??? Keb -> ::monitoring the shuttle's flight:: Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @::not liking the feeling of being trapped here at all and is doing her beset not to let it get to her:: MC_Escher -> ::looks away from the torch to give Garn a blank stare:: Whaaat? Why? LtCdrFaldek -> @ ::looks at this fellow:: Oh someone who can talk. He calls me stupid... Ok genius, why are you here? Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Looks at Connor:: How so? kyle_mele -> ::rather impressed by Eva, wonders if the Jaz symbiont spent any time on earth:: Admiral Atragon-9 -> NETWORK> :: in the Central Core:: You will now be connected to our Network to enhance our storage and retrieval capabilities Eva Jaz -> ::stops grinder , observing the coffee maker wishing she had the memories of a 21st century human employed by starbucks instead of 4 trills :: Garnoopy -> ::still cutting, to Escher:: I'm telling you... Atragon is dangerous. The man killed Jaffe to get promoted and he's continuing to eliminate those who stand in his way. T'Prise -> @ ::Lies quietly, unresponsive.:: Hilee -> @T'Prise> Before they do whatever they are going to do to us...fight them,find a way to get to us...remember EJ Pilot -> <<@::Faldek:: Cause I missed last week...>> Garnoopy -> ::Escher:: I challenge him, therefor, I'm a threat. McFly -> @ Connor> ::looks over to faldek:: don't flatter yourself........ is that a spoon embedded in your head? Vilanne -> Wow, I just love that smell Turris Morran -> ::watches as the beam is completely absorbed by the material and squaks:: Ian_Syndrx -> ::watches the static on his tricorder carefully, mentally comparing it to the un-torched metal:: Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Snickers:: EJ Pilot -> @::Connor:: At ease son, no need to insult people.. Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @::responds with low muttered invective to the Network and begins to focus on fighting back any mental incursion:: LtCdrFaldek -> @ ::decides not to stand up and let this person live:: No it's not. Please tell me what you know. Keb -> ::tracking the shuttle carefully:: McFly -> @ Brutus> Enhance this! ::tries to flip him off but can't move his fingers:: MC_Escher -> ::gives Garn a look:: Oh come on. I know you two have disagreements, but there's no way that's the reason he's getting rid of you. You guys have been arguing for years! Garnoopy -> ::Escher:: Be careful Escher... Atragon will never think twice of sacrificing you for the benefit of his career, or for orders so he can move up in rank. Hilee -> @::Relaxes...and just concentrates on turning the network into into a pile of short circuits and the core into a tin garbage can:: Eva Jaz -> :: closes her eyes for a second trying to remember how to operate the coffee system from memory :: Garnoopy -> ::Escher:: Rumors have it he's up for a new rank... Rear Admiral. The requirements for it mean all his Chiefs have to submit reports on his quality as a leader. Garnoopy -> I stand in his way, and I'm through. T'Prise -> @ ::Now fully entrenched behind her mental shields, passively allowing the Network to integrate her.:: Eva Jaz -> Water! I need water! :: looking at Vil :: precip -> (you go Brutus!) McFly -> @ Connor> Listen, don't you think if we could beat up the robots or throw dirt on them we would have? Admiral Atragon-9 -> NETWORK> ::in the Core:: You may experience some discomfort, but it will be short-lived. kyle_mele -> ::smirks:: kyle_mele -> The maker has a link. Vilanne -> ::looks around trying to figure out where Mele gets it from:: But... wait, ther'es a tube that runs up the back of this contraption precip -> +Cmdr Farrington+ Once the Drone Returns to Manticore we can analysis the battlescene. kyle_mele -> You don't need water. EJ Pilot -> @::looking at Connor:: We tried to beat them up... Eva Jaz -> ::disapointed :; oh ... Vilanne -> ::giggles:: See, we eventually figure it out.. Cmdr JFarrington -> +Precip+ Acknowledged. Eva Jaz -> err ok I don't need water ! Garnoopy -> ::Escher:: He gave me a choice... trust him explicitly, or leave. MC_Escher -> ::really not paying attention to the welding:: Garn, I've met the Admiral. He's had to make some tough calls, but I've always felt that he acts in Starfleet's - and Manticore McFly -> @ Connor> Yes and how did that work out for you? precip -> ::standing on a console about 15 feet from Garnoopy:: LtCdrFaldek -> @ No you tried... and failed. Klingon tempers... Keb -> ::louder than intended:: ...if it comes back. Cmdr JFarrington -> ::starting to pace, wondering where that coffee is and what's taking it so long::: MC_Escher -> *Manticore's - best interest. Why would he eliminate his best engineer? Cmdr JFarrington -> ::sharp turn:: It'll come back, Keb. Garnoopy -> ::stops welding, looks at Escher:: If I told you that you had to trust me no matter whaat I wanted to do, would you do it Hilee -> @::Thinking to himself...discomfort indeed you damn stinking garbage can....I will find a way to you you rotten piece of <insert colorful metaphor here>> ..gritting his teeth:: EJ Pilot -> @::Connor:: I actually shot at them not hit them so its different.. Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @::grimaces and says nothing...just waiting now, even though it means taking a leaf out of the yyaio's book:: McFly -> @ Connor> ::looks at faldek:: and so did you or you wouldn't be here Garnoopy -> Please. Garnoopy -> The man is delusional. He thinks I'm gonna be a lemming off a cliff. Keb -> ::looks up at Jami:: How can you be so sure? Kansas Kenickie -> @ what are we doing here? Garnoopy -> I guarantee he will kill half this crew if ordered to or if he feels it'll help him. LtCdrFaldek -> @ How do I know you're not working for the robots as in informant? Cmdr JFarrington -> ::Keb:: Because it has to. LtCdrFaldek -> <<an rather>> LtCmdr Roget -> ::in her encrypted, nearly completely totally 100% untracebable message najes notes on the data for Intel to pick apart.:: Vilanne -> Once you get all that in here, I'll push the water button. ::grins:: McFly -> @ Connor> ::to KK:: dying a slow painful death is seems to me kyle_mele -> ::glances at the chrono on the wall:: EJ Pilot -> @::Faldek:: If he is, I will kill him with my good hand... precip -> Ensign Pirk>Commander!!! The shuttlepod is now entering the atmosphere of Oppo.. kyle_mele -> I want to be impressed, Doctors, but the Commander is waiting. Keb -> ::looks away, touching her ring with her other hand:: Cmdr JFarrington -> Thank you, Mr. Pirk. ::evenly::: McFly -> @ Connor> ::faldek:: how do I know YOU'RE not? MC_Escher -> ::looks sideways at Garn:: You really think that? You really think the Admiral has no regard for the lives of his crew? Eva Jaz -> ::watches the machine coming to life after Vil pushed the button , smiles at Vil :: <q> I'll High five you later for that ! Keb -> ::turns back to her console, watching it:: Kansas Kenickie -> @ So there is no way out of here? precip -> Ensign Pirk>::thirsts for power:: Admiral Atragon-9 -> ACTION: THE CORE FOUR SUDDENLY FEEL A SEARING, BLINDING PAIN IN THEIR HEADS, SO MUCH SO THAT THEY CANNOT KEEP FROM SCREAMING Garnoopy -> ::looks at Escher:: I think that if given the choice between this crew and his career or Starfleet... he'd sacrifice us in a heartbeat. Ian_Syndrx -> ::listens to Escher and Garnoopy's conversation with interest:: LtCdrFaldek -> @ I don't care what you think. Look there has to be a way in and out of here... and there has to be a way to exploit it. Eva Jaz -> ::turns to Mele poiting the machine in a price is right girl fashion :: Voila! Coffee on the way! Garnoopy -> ::Escher:: He KILLED Jaffee T'Prise -> @ ::cries out in pain:: Garnoopy -> And you know what... he went up in rank shortly after Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @::screams with the sudden lancing pain, like fire behind her eyes:: Yahhhhhhhh! Vilanne -> ::pushes button and watches it perk, quickly, so the Commander can get her java:: Hilee -> @::Screaming...cursing...blinding pain filling his mind:: McFly -> @ Connor> ::KK:: so far the only way out is through that door under guard or death... can you guess which one I’m hoping for? kyle_mele -> ::mhms:: precip -> ::hears the word KILLED:: KILLED? Chief Garnoopy has someone been killed that I dont know about today? ::Bolian not knowing what is being talked about:: kyle_mele -> Doctor Jaz, a moment in my office, if you will. EJ Pilot -> @::Connor:: Death? Eva Jaz -> ::slightly smug smile:: Ian_Syndrx -> ::has no clue who Jaffee was:: McFly -> @ Brutus> ::tries to be manly and hold it in but can't and lets out a bellowing scream that echo's throughout the building:: kyle_mele -> ::glances at Vil:: Doctor Chalice, please chime when the coffee is ready, then make a delivery to the Bridge:: Kansas Kenickie -> @ they never come in here? Eva Jaz -> ::nods and heads towards the Chief's office :: Garnoopy -> ::turns to Precip:: I'm talking about how I've been discharged. MC_Escher -> ::sighs:: That was before my time. I don't know the details. But even if that's true, it's one person. Your talking about his entire ship and everyone in it! Garnoopy -> ::Precip:: How Atragon has thrown me off this ship to better his career. kyle_mele -> ::heads toward the office as well:: precip -> What?!!!? Keb -> ::watching the shuttle's signal on her console, not pulling her eyes away from it:: I'm sorry, Commander Farrington. I'm letting my personal feelings interfere with my professionalism. Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @::writhes a little on the bed, choking down the scream, tears sprouting at the corner of her eyes:: precip -> ::looks at Podium then walks over to Garnoopy:: Garnoopy -> ::Precip:: Oh, you didn't know? I've been discharged after this mission. Hilee -> @::Just concentrates on killing the network...kill,kill,kill...about the only thing due to the enormous pain:: Garnoopy -> I'm going to the USS Illinois to be her Chief. McFly -> @ Connor> What do they need to come in for? Eva Jaz -> ::looses the smile , paranoid that she did something wrong :: Garnoopy -> Apparently, I stand in the way of Atragon. He gave me a choice. Kansas Kenickie -> what if everyone stops working? Kansas Kenickie -> @ Garnoopy -> I either trust him without question, or leave. LtCdrFaldek -> @ You might be onto something there... McFly -> @ Connor> ::KK:: believe me, you don't want to stop working precip -> What?! That's impossible....This ship is your...."baby" as a human would say . Who else knows what the ships power units are capable off. Cmdr JFarrington -> ::approaching Keb from behind, pausing in her pacing:: I know, Keb. We're all concerned. T'Prise -> @ ::stills for a moment, face still contorted in pain.:: Vilanne -> ::a little taken back by their abrupt exit, but watches the coffee maker as it finishes making is aromatic brew:: Garnoopy -> You'll have to live without me Precip. precip -> ::shocked...he then realizes he needs to return to his Podium:: Garnoopy -> My orders have come through. Admiral Atragon-9 -> ACTION: AS THE PAIN RECEDES FOR THE CORE FOUR, A TOTAL SENSE OF RELAXED PARALYSIS OVERTAKES THEM. THEY ARE COMPLETELEY LIMP, CANNOT MOVE OR SPEAK AT ALL, BUT THEY ARE AWAKE. THE ROBOTS LEAVE THEM ON THE TABLES AND DEPART THE CORE Garnoopy -> At the completion of this mission I'm to report to Starbase 231 for transfer to the Utopia Shipyards Hilee -> @::Fighting the probing ...*thinking I will kill you*:: Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @::stares at the ceiling, feeling her body going stiff:: Keb -> ::still watching the shuttle, lest it vanish:: Keb -> ::doesn't look up:: I've been on edge ever since he...I mean, they...disappeared. Kansas Kenickie -> @ Well I am not working.. Cmdr JFarrington -> ::gentle hand on Keb's shoulder::: precip -> Ensign Pirk>Cmdr Farrington! The Shuttlepod...is now over the AT battle site! and is in atmospheric flight.....You can see it on the Viewscreen if you ask me> Eva Jaz -> ::watching anxiously the Chief .. waiting for him to say something :: kyle_mele -> ::enters his office, takes a seat as the door closes:: Hilee -> @::Limp as a rag doll...but still concentrating on just one thing:: Garnoopy -> ::turns back to his torch, goes back to work:: Cmdr JFarrington -> Put it onscreen, Mr. Pirk. Garnoopy -> ::Escher:: We've gotta cut this thing open LtCmdr Roget -> ::continues her transmission back to Intel HQ. Analysis further shows unconfirmed evidence of alien technology. A sensory neutral make up that we need to duplicate ASAP. :: T'Prise -> @ ::retreats farther behind her mental blocks, trying to move away from the pain.:: Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @::recovering from the pain somewhat, thinking more clearly:: precip -> Garnoopy...I am sorry...I did not know...::regretfully:: kyle_mele -> In my absence, Doctor, you are officially responsible for ensuring the continuous flow of coffee to the rest of the ship. Commander Farrington takes precedence. The Bridge crew is close second. Cmdr JFarrington -> ::megaheadache building:::: Admiral Atragon-9 -> ACTION: A GROUP OF ABOUT 20 OF THE ROBOTS ENTER THE FARM ROOM AND APPROACH THE MANTICORE A.T. Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @::thinks experimentally a very deliberate "Jolan tru?" to see if she is able to contact the rest of the network:: Eva Jaz -> <,they'll go back down when you come back :P >> MC_Escher -> ::blinks at Garn and realizes that, for all his garrolous loudmouthing, he might actually miss the guy:: Yeah, okay. ::starts cutting again:: LtCdrFaldek -> @ Oh goodie. Garnoopy -> ::Precip:: Not your fault. However... watch your back Precip. People may die becuase of his arrogance. Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::gets to her feet:: EJ Pilot -> @::looks up:: Oh for the love of Kahless McFly -> @ Brutus> ::Brutus' tense muscles relax, he stops/can't struggle and lays limp on the table; inside Brutus head however lies the searing pain of the electrodes, as if a fire burns under his skull:: LtCdrFaldek -> @ ::books it for the door:: EJ Pilot -> @::gets to his feet as quickly as he can:: Keb -> ::relaxes ever so slightly, and puts a hand up to touch Jami's gratefully:: Garnoopy -> ::cutting, cutting, and without warning a large panel falls off in front of Garn and Escher:: McFly -> @ Brutus> ::Brutus lies there unable to move but tears streaming down his temples:: precip -> ::knows who he is talking about....realizing over the years Garnoopy has frequently clashed with the Admiral:: MC_Escher -> ::jumps back, picks it up:: It looks...surprisingly normal. Eva Jaz -> :: bites the inside of her cheeks to not smile at the fact that she's now junior coffee master :: Garnoopy -> ::jumping back, then moves forward, removing his goggles and looking inside:: EJ Pilot -> @::KK:: Did Faldek really just run? (w) Garnoopy -> ::Escher:: Looks like a standard federation interface... Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @::breathing harshly, getting no immediate feeling of connection, just the slowly receding pain in her head:: LtCdrFaldek -> @ ::is in a dead run for the door the robots are filing out of:: Eva Jaz -> ::nods trying to hide the humour in her eyes :: Understood sir Kansas Kenickie -> @ Yes, he ditched us Cmdr JFarrington -> ::Leaving her hand there a few minutes, the contact with Keb helping her get through her own concerns:::: McFly -> @ Connor> ::backs away as the robots approach the strangers:: Hilee -> @:: * I....will....kill....you....over and over*:: Kansas Kenickie -> @ (w) I wont leave you Ian_Syndrx -> ::walks up behind Garn and Escher to get a closer look, pulls his goggles up above his eyes:: Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Stand in front of the injured EJ:: Vilanne -> ::pot finishes, Vil takes the whole thing out and goes to Mele's office and rings:: EJ Pilot -> @ I hope he has a plan (w) I am glad.. ::smiles all klingon like:: Cmdr JFarrington -> <w> Tell Dr. Mele I need something for a headache, will you? Thanks. ::pats her shoulder and returns to the CC::: MC_Escher -> ::turns around and hands metal panel to Syndrx:: Is this the same stuff we have up in the lab? McFly -> @ Connor> ::KK:: he won't get far Admiral Atragon-9 -> ACTION: ROBOTS STOP IN FRONT OF THE A.T. AND SPEAK WITH THE VOICE OF THE NETWORK Hilee -> <<* =thinking>> T'Prise -> @ ::Slowly begins to test the bounds of her confinement in the Network as the pain recedes.:: EJ Pilot -> @::looking and listening:: McFly -> @ Connor> ::leans in to EJ and KK:: he's not the first to try that Admiral Atragon-9 -> NETWORK> You will live in here, growing food for those in the central core and for yourselves... precip -> ::to Garnoopy:: That thing doesn’t have an internal power source at work does it? Kansas Kenickie -> @ NO I wont Keb -> +Mele+ Bridge to Mele. Garnoopy -> ::Precip:: It seems dead... but we can't know for sure right now Ian_Syndrx -> ::takes the hunk of metal from Escher, turns it over in his hands:: It looks and feels the same, but I can't be sure until we find a way to scan it LtCdrFaldek -> @ ::stops as the hole in the wall closes:: Ahh Kansas Kenickie -> @ I insist on returning to the surface Admiral Atragon-9 -> NETWORK> If you are deemed sufficient, you will also be used for breeding more organics Garnoopy -> ::Syndrx:: You can't identify it? Garnoopy -> ::Syndrx:: It's a pice of the hull... it's the reason we can't scan it. EJ Pilot -> @ ::Robots:: Why are we being kept her against our will? If you help us we might be able to help you. precip -> ::hates being 15 feet away from the analysis team..he'd sure as heck like a look at it:: MC_Escher -> ::nods, checks the tricorder:: It just...isn't there. So weird... Garnoopy -> ::Syndrx:: I'd think it'd be obvious Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Makes a face:: Breeding! McFly -> @ Connor> ::thinking to himself while looking at KK;; dibs Ian_Syndrx -> ::Garnoopy:: Something being obvious does not prove that it is true. EJ Pilot -> @::Connor:: Touch her and you will deal with me. Garnoopy -> ::Syndrx:: Oh really? I just cut that away from the satellite. Garnoopy -> ::Syndrx:: I can't scan it, cause it doesn't exist. LtCdrFaldek -> @ ::yells up to the ceiling:: Hey Network. How bout this, you let us go and I promise not to find a way to kill you. Hilee -> @::Now without pain...begins to wonder if he can actually tapp into the central core....perhaps....find a way to disrupt or simply kill it:: McFly -> <<hey he thought that you heard nothing>> Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @:;tries to move, to speak, to groan in pain, to expel the tension and cannot:: Garnoopy -> ::Syndrx:: And you're going to tell me I don't know what I'm talking about when I say it's the reason the satellite wasn't on our sensors? Ian_Syndrx -> ::Garnoopy:: Correct, however that does not mean that it is the same material as what is in the lab, it simply means that it is very likely the same metal we have in the lab. EJ Pilot -> @::awaiting a response from the Robots:: Cmdr JFarrington -> ::supporting her head with one hand, sinking into the CC::: Garnoopy -> ::Syndrx:: I don't care what you have in the lab. What I know is that this is the reason we can't scan the satellites. Ian_Syndrx -> ::Garnoopy:: And I also agree that it is the primary reason we cannot scan the satellites Keb -> +Mele+ Bridge to Dr. Mele. LtCmdr Roget -> ::continues to forward data to Intel:: Vilanne -> ::just enters Mele's office, since it wasn't hermetically sealed:: GThis coffee is going to get cold, Chief... Garnoopy -> ::Syndrx:: I love it when people repeat me. Keep it up and you'll get a promotion. Garnoopy -> ::sighs, and moves back to looking inside:: Garnoopy -> ::Escher:: It's Federation for sure... EJ Pilot -> @::KK:: Not to be funny in this kind of situation, but I think the other group got the easy job.. Cmdr JFarrington -> ::getting really, really short tempered::: +Vil+ Where the hell is that coffee? T'Prise -> @ ::Tentatively tries to push out, expanding her telepathic capabilities, but is restrained by the lack of contact required to make a connection.:: Ian_Syndrx -> ::rolls his eyes behind Garn's back thinking - "engineers, so imprecise":: Eva Jaz -> ::turns as she hears Vil coming in :: Vilanne -> +Bridge/Keb+ CHief Mele's sending his hypo for the commander, and the coffee. :;smiles at Eva:: Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> ((besides Eva)) MC_Escher -> ::Garn:: The hardware, sure. We should plug it in to see what we can find. Hilee -> @::thinking now of a very basic wiring panel......trying to see if he can find a way into the core:: Garnoopy -> ::reaches in and taps a panel and wallllla, the computer responds:: Admiral Atragon-9 -> ACTION: AS DRONE FLIES OVER THE AWAY TEAM LANDING SITE, A BEAM SHOOTS FROM THE GROUND, HITS THE SHUTTLE AND BRINGS IT CRASHING TO THE GROUND Garnoopy -> It's alive! Woot! Keb -> +Vilanne+ Acknowledged, but hurry it up, please. Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::walks up to the robot:: kyle_mele -> ::nods:: Carry on, both of you. EJ Pilot -> @::looks at KK:: Keb -> ::glances back at Jami with the first bit of sympathy she's shown for someone else since the party vanished:: Vilanne -> Boss, I'll take this up and an analgesic for her... it's probably just caffinene withdrawal MC_Escher -> ::leaning over Garn's shoulder, watching:: precip -> Ensign Pirk>Pod continues to fligh....Pod has been shot down COMMANDER!!!! ::screams:: Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> ((Pirk is a spaz)) McFly -> @ Connor> ::stands back watching the away team make the same mistakes all over again:: LtCdrFaldek -> @ ::is walking back to KK and EJ, scrutinizing the robots, looking for a weakness:: Keb -> ::can't believe she missed it--stares at her screen:: What????! Garnoopy -> ::taps some more, bringing up the main command systems:: Eva Jaz -> ::nods once more and exits Mele's office , zooming in on the steaming coffee :: Vilanne -> ::hurries out of his office, through sickbay, out the door into the cooridor, taking the entire pot with her, so no one gets any:: Cmdr JFarrington -> ::Jerks around::: looks at the viewscreen, which is blank::: Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Looks it over:: Garnoopy -> ::and suddenly:: What the heck... Garnoopy -> ::a weird alien code fills the main screen:: Kansas Kenickie -> @ Before I will comply I insist on talking to who ever is in charge Cmdr JFarrington -> I guess that cuts down the premise that they are not in danger. LtCmdr Roget -> ::looks up at the main viewer, and makes a series of notations:: EJ Pilot -> @::looking back to the Robot:: Sir, please, instead of you keeping us here, at least let us contact our government so they don't think we are dead. Garnoopy -> ::Escher:: What do you make of this? It looks like an alien code... but I have no idea what it's doing in this primarily federation satellite. Eva Jaz -> ::notices the armoa still in the air but the pot clearly missing and sighs before sinking back in the seat she occupied before Mele's reaperance:: Vilanne -> ::into the TL with the steaming pot and a hypo in her other hand, inside saying "Wow, I get to go to the bridge again.":: Keb -> ::hurriedly taps at her console to no avail:: He's right, Commander--there's evidence of an explosion. Eva Jaz -> *aroma Cmdr JFarrington -> ::cringes, sinking back into the chair, her face pale::: precip -> ::sighs:: So much for Shuttlepod Red......Uplink from the bridge has her being shot down. McFly -> @ ::mcfly lies still on the floor; drool slowly slides down the side of his mouth:: LtCdrFaldek -> @ I swear I never got into hairier situations when I wad OO... ::within earshot of EJ:: Cmdr JFarrington -> ::Pirk/Keb/Margaux:: Anything retrieved from it at all? Admiral Atragon-9 -> ACTION: THE ROBOTS IN THE FARM, TURN AND LEAVE THE ENCLOSURE Keb -> ::heart beating quickly:: But it was shot down--there's no evidence that happened to the landing party. precip -> Ensign Pirk>It was a wise command decision not to have anywone on board Commander. Vilanne -> ::exits the TL:: Coffee delivery, for the commander. ::walks over to Jami with a full pot, and no cups:: Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Jumps onto a Robot:: MC_Escher -> ::looks at it:: I've never seen it before. I see some recognizable code constructs, but the language is totally foreign. LtCdrFaldek -> @ Aha ::starts at a run for the door again:: EJ Pilot -> @::KK:: Kansas, nooooo! Admiral Atragon-9 -> ACTION: THE ROBOT SHRUGS OFF KANSAS Cmdr JFarrington -> ::Pirk::: Thank you Captain Obvious. ::really getting testy::: Garnoopy -> ::taps the panel, scanning with his tricorder:: Keb -> ::trembling slightly:: Garnoopy -> I dunno... it's so strange. Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Falls to the ground:: Keb -> ::had totally wanted to be on board that shuttle:: Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Hard:: EJ Pilot -> @::moves to Kansas:: Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Coughs and sits up slowly:: Vilanne -> ::notes the hostility on the bridge, but walks carefully over to the Commander, looking for her coffee cup:: Coffee's on. EJ Pilot -> @::KK:: Are you injured? T'Prise -> @ ::Makes a more subdued attempt to reach out telepathically, but is unsuccessful, flinches in pain.:: McFly -> @ Brutus> ::Brutus does something he's never done his entire life, begs.... for death:: Hilee -> @*Remember...this is a machine....engineer...work the problem*:: Keb -> I'm checking...we had some of the sensor readings before it was shot down...but most of them match what we were already reading on Manticore's sensors... Kansas Kenickie -> @ I don't think so Admiral Atragon-9 -> ACTION: THE ROBOTS LEAVE THE ENCLOSURE, NO ONE ESCAPES WITH THEM Cmdr JFarrington -> ::barely hearing Vilanne, glances up:: Good. ::cringe::: EJ Pilot -> @::Robot:: If I was you I would let us go! YOU WILL REGRET IT! Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @::quietly curling into herself mentally, trying to get a handle on the situation without giving anything away:: LtCdrFaldek -> @ How can they be faster than me... Keb -> ::voice unsteady:: precip -> Ensign Pirk>I have been promoted, Commander? ::beam with pride:: EJ Pilot -> ::yelling:: EJ Pilot -> @ Bast@rds. Vilanne -> Commander? ::still looking around:: Where's your cup? Kansas Kenickie -> @ Because you are a bulky Cardasian, they aren't Ian_Syndrx -> ::doesn't recognize the code either, but sees several repeated patterns:: I might be able to figure out what the code does if I had a core memory dump from the satellite McFly -> @ Connor> ::KK:: I wouldn't jump them too much more, they start to throw you farther LtCdrFaldek -> @ ::sedatedly walks back to EJ and KK>> Keb -> ::shoots a look at Pirk, suddenly hating him:: Admiral Atragon-9 -> <<THEY ARE'T FASTER, THEY JUST KNOCK YOU TO THE SIDE BEFORE THEY OPEN THE WALL AND LEAVE LtCdrFaldek -> :: Cmdr JFarrington -> ::headshake:: Just give me something fror the headache. Keb -> ::doesn't often hate people:: Garnoopy -> ::taps the panel:: Hilee -> @::begins thinking the A circuit is connected to the B junction..the B junction is connected to the c interphase:: Garnoopy -> ::Syndrx:: Good luck... this thing has rewired itself. Kansas Kenickie -> @ I hope the others are doing better then us Vilanne -> Yes, Commander. ::presses the hypo against her neck momentarily, releasing the whoosh of meds:: There you are... and your cup? T'Prise -> @ ::Centers herself again, conserving her strength and trying to approach the problem from another direction.:: LtCdrFaldek -> @ The others are probably not doing anything at all. Ian_Syndrx -> ::paused:: precip -> Blast...so much for my recon mission..::approaches Garnoopy and Syndrx:: I failed. Eva Jaz -> ::remembers the AT now that her mind is not cooupied with coffee making 101 and starts chewing on her thumb nail :: McFly -> @ Connor> if there's more of you and they're not here... Cmdr JFarrington -> ::handwave:: In the cupboard. MC_Escher -> ::rubs eyes:: This...this is going to keep me up for a while Admiral Atragon-9 -> =/\======= PAUSE SIM =======/\= Admiral Atragon-9 -> whew!! so much going on!! Admiral Atragon-9 -> Okay, TBS is going to be two hours Admiral Atragon-9 -> in that time, the following will/can have happened: Admiral Atragon-9 -> in the farm, you either sit around or chat more with Connor (see McFly for joint log ideas), no escape possible Kansas Kenickie -> Are there farm tools? Admiral Atragon-9 -> in the Core, you will float in and out of a semi consciousness, not feeling any cold sensing the room at all, your thoughts are greatly confused McFly -> ! Admiral Atragon-9 -> on the ship, you can continue to decipher the satellite, without finding out how is it sensor neutral and Roget is keeping lcose tabs on you, sending data back to Fleet Intell Admiral Atragon-9 -> all great opportunities for logs!!! Admiral Atragon-9 -> Jami, McFly, comments? McFly -> misc. not about the tonights sim Admiral Atragon-9 -> well, go ahead, Matt McFly -> but, I am impressed in how well this is going, makes your job look not so hard McFly -> just wanted to give a huge congrats to KK, I assume the red means she's something of a GM now Kansas Kenickie -> thankies hun EJ Pilot -> Oh is that why she was being so nice to pilot j/k Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> Whoo Kansas. :) McFly -> she has to now Eva Jaz -> ::claps:: Woo KK Kansas Kenickie -> No I forgot we fight lol Admiral Atragon-9 -> Not hard, do you see how much I'm trying to keep going at once, grrrrrr, $&%^%*$*ing complicated plots! Cmdr JFarrington -> One comment from me.... Keb -> *laughs* Kansas Kenickie -> I forgot we fight EJ EJ Pilot -> i was just playing i like this side of KK... Kansas Kenickie -> I will remember to be mean next week :P McFly -> HEY! you don't like any side of KK Cmdr JFarrington -> My comment - if you are planning any kind of contact with anyone telepathically, be sure you have cleared it with the other player. Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> Are the core people able to sense other people on the network? or communicate with them? or anything like that? Admiral Atragon-9 -> not in the next two hours, nope Admiral Atragon-9 -> Kansas? Kansas Kenickie -> do we have Farm tools? Admiral Atragon-9 -> I doubt it. McF? McFly -> i would assume so, they could be left outside in the farm itself though to keep people from trying to escape but then again they could be taken into the large cage since the robots wouldn't have much to be afraid of Admiral Atragon-9 -> Ahh, okay then, there you have it McFly -> depends on if you want them to have tools to try and break the cell with Admiral Atragon-9 -> I will assume small tools only, maybe a trowel or small spade, but no garden weasel or rake or shovel

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Game Master (GM) - STSF Sorehl Game Master (GM) - Cmdr JFarrington Mission Commanding Officer (MCO) - STSF Sorehl Mission Executive Officer (MXO) - STSF Scooter Chief Medical Officer (CMO) - Leila Kalomi Assistant Medical Officer (AMO) - TKAR Chief Science Officer (CSCI) - Jay Assistant Science Officer (ASCI) - Cmdr JFarrington Assistant Science Officer (ASCI) - Joker Morgan 090929.txt

Manticore Mission Update for 9.21.2009 The Manticore remains in orbit of Oppo, unable to communicate with an away team that beamed to the surface. Those on the ship have captured a satellite from the planet’s atmosphere, along with several pieces of debris from destroyed satellites. They hope a scientific and engineering analysis of the objects will give them insight into the technology. We do know that they employ some kind of stealth surfactant; there is a material in those satellites that is invisible on sensors, but can be seen quite plainly by the naked eye. It was postulated that we may be dealing with a civilization that prefers to exist in seclusion, we intruded upon them without being invited, and because we are under cloak they do not know we exist so the away team can be returned. Captain Sovak has ordered a shuttle to be prepped for unmanned reconnaissance over the city. The rest of the crew aboard Manticore has been informed of the situation on the planet concerning the AT. The Away Team, after being addressed by a disembodied voice that calls itself “The Network,” was separated into two groups. • T’Prise, Hilee, t’Tamarak, and Brutus are taken to a room where several thousand Oppo lie on metal tables, stripped naked and shaved bald. • McFly, Kenickie, Pilot, and Faldek are sent to a gigantic metallic room two to three hundred yards long. Thousands of Oppo people are there, clothed in rags. A water trough runs through the room, piles of vegetables scattered on the ground. The Oppo people take no notice of the new group. TBS was five minutes.

=/\= USS MANTICORE BRIEFING #575, STARDATE 50909.21 =/\= The Federation Council sent Manticore to the quiet planet of Oppo, to see why it has gone silent and is no longer registering life signs from sensor sweeps of the sector. Our sweeps from orbit confirm that there are no lifesigns on a planet that should have billions. A landing party was attacked and taken captive by 9 foot humanoid robots, they are now in a large metal cage. The Manticore has decided to analyze one of the satellites they disabled, since it is barely registering on ship's scanners, when it can plainly be seen. Garnoopy -> ::tapping his panel on the bridge:: LtCdrFaldek -> @::is sitting down, twiddling his thumbs:: Keb -> ::glaring at her panel on the bridge:: Vilanne -> ::in sickbay, worried and distressed:: Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @::in the metal box, arms folded, looking around:: Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Sighs:: Cmdr JFarrington -> ::two hours after the conference, she is firmly ensconced at the OPS console on the bridge::: T'Prise -> @ ::sitting quietly, looking fairly composed:: Hilee -> @::Sitting against the wall...watching and observing the rest of the AT:: LtCdrFaldek -> @ I could tell a story about how I escaped from a Tal Shiar compound once... Turris Morran -> ::in science, still trying to figure out this mysterious metal:: Cmdr JFarrington -> ::Garnoopy:: Is there *any* way we can break through this interference, Commander? Keb -> ::checks the orbital status and confirms all is well, and then goes back to grumping:: Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @::head angles around at Faldek:: Eva Jaz -> ::in sickbay still worried but putting on a much better performance at looking calm :: Ian_Syndrx -> ::sitting in the lab with satellite debris samples which were retrieved from orbit:: LtCdrFaldek -> @ Had to kill 5 Tal Shair operatives in the process... Garnoopy -> ::looks at Jami:: I recommend a cup and string. kyle_mele -> ::has, by now, taken residence at the medical station on the bridge:: Kansas Kenickie -> @ I really don't believe any of your stories Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @::snorts:: LtCdrFaldek -> @ Well that's your problem then isnt it? Cmdr JFarrington -> ::headshake:: Right. Probably wouldn't hurt. ::only half sarcastic::: T'Prise -> @::Starts meditating, letting all sounds slowly fade into the background.:: Kansas Kenickie -> @ I guess we are lucky Doug didn't get sent down here huh? Garnoopy -> ::Jami:: I've tried everything... nothing has worked. LtCdrFaldek -> @ So there I was... captured trying to break ito Senator Ariiyl's house... Admiral Atragon-9 -> ACTION: THE AWAY TEAM HEARS A LOW HUM BUILDING IN THE ROOM LtCdrFaldek -> @ Er... Cmdr JFarrington -> ::shifting all kinds of systems around to make it work, getting increasingly frustrated::: Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Stands up :: Ian_Syndrx -> ::running samples of the satellite metal through every instrument he has in the lab, trying to gather as much data as quickly as he can:: LtCdrFaldek -> @ Come on! Give me a freakin break... ::stands up too:: T'Prise -> @ ::Opens her eyes, trying to ascertain the source of the hum.:: Cmdr JFarrington -> ::sits back in exasperation, figuring if Garn couldn't do it, she won't be able to::: precip -> ::running Tactical scans...looking for another satellite to snare:: Keb -> ::feeling half inclined to go rogue, steal a shuttle, and go down solo, but settles for merely toying with the idea:: Garnoopy -> ::Jami:: It's no use. We have no way to contact them. Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @::is saved from saying something she might regret by the sudden rise of sound in the room; pushes off the wall she is leaning against sharply:: Garnoopy -> ::Jami:: We have to save them... but I have no clue how. I don't think I've ever been at quite a loss. Garnoopy -> ::sighs, frustrated:: Admiral Atragon-9 -> ACTION: SUDDENLY THERE IS A LOUD VOICE HEARD IN THE CAGE/ROOM Sovak -> ::turns to Garnoopy:: Perhaps the answer lie in that jamming sattelite? LtCdrFaldek -> @ Whoa! Vilanne -> ::wishes she knew what was going on with the command staff and if all these things she's still continuing to feed into the computer help locate the staff:: Cmdr JFarrington -> ::runs both hands through her hair, clasping her fingers behind her head, glaringat the console listening to Garn::: Hilee -> ::Hearing a low hum begging to build with intensity:: Garnoopy -> ::Sovak:: I thought about that... but the satellite are inconnected via a surface uplink, other than wiping out several buildings on the planet we can't kill it. Hilee -> @* LtCdrFaldek -> @ ::listens:: Hilee -> *beginning too Ian_Syndrx -> ::places samples in several dozen machines, then sits at his console and starts sorting the data streams into useful graphs:: Eva Jaz -> :: reviewing files she had meant to look at a couple days ago which now seem like a good way to pass the time :: Cmdr JFarrington -> ::Sovak:: Then if we get the satellites offline....::turns, hearing Garn::: precip -> ::to Garnoopy:: Any idea on how many buildings? ::said curiously:: Cmdr JFarrington -> ::swivels chair to face the command station::: So is it time to break cover? Sovak -> I wasn't thinking of extermination... merely a closer look... since sensor data is suspect, maybe we should look, in person, and up close. Hilee -> @AT> Hey you all hear that?? Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @::nudges the meditating Vulcan with the toe of her boot:: Something is happening. Garnoopy -> ::taps his panel, looking up what Precip is asking:: Several... located across the planet in what I would describe as the basements of residential structures. Hilee -> or am I just hearing things?? Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @Hilee> I hear it. T'Prise -> @ :: Looks up at t'Tamarak and rises silently to her feet.:: LtCdrFaldek -> @ No I think everyone can hear it. Admiral Atragon-9 -> VOICE> WELCOME TO THE NETWORK Garnoopy -> ::precip:: It's an ingenious system... something I would have designed. Cmdr JFarrington -> ::swings back to her station:: Shunt it to me, Garn, so I can put it up. LtCdrFaldek -> @ What network are you referring to? Garnoopy -> We can steal a satellite and see what happens... study it... but beyond that, I'm at a loss. Garnoopy -> ::sends the info to Jami:: Eva Jaz -> ::peeking every now and then at Vil's results on the screen :: Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @::cocks head, narrows eyes as she listens:: Network... LT.doug.t -> :: is in main engineering working:: Vilanne -> ::alerted to the computer who finished consolidating a list of everything that was ever medically altered in every away team member, and uploads it to Mele:: ::to Eva:: This should at least give them more clues on what to scan for.. I hope. Cmdr JFarrington -> :::pressing a few areas of the membrane::: Onscreen...now. ::looks up::: Admiral Atragon-9 -> NETWORK> You are not from this world, this is interesting Ian_Syndrx -> ::starts sifting through his data, most of it is garbage, due to the stealth nature of the material, the little info he gets is unhelpful, so once again Ian resorts to ancient technology to unravel it's secrets:: Hilee -> @::Looking around...Faldek> Indeed ...what network....A remote location for the Federation news live?? T'Prise -> @ ::Listens quietly and intently.:: LtCdrFaldek -> @ Can you hear me uh... Network? Admiral Atragon-9 -> NETWORK> Yes, I can hear all of you, I can see all of you Keb -> ::watches the screen:: Garnoopy -> ::looks at the screen:: Garnoopy -> See... residential buildings... you can see beds. precip -> ::looks to Garnoopy:: I'd be interested in how this system were to adjust at the loss of one planetary transmitter. Clearly we are dealing with another technological civilization than the one we were sent to investigate. Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @To Network> ::curtly:: And what do you want? Eva Jaz -> ::nods avoiding Vil's eyes .. not wanting to loose her composure again :: Sure hope it helps ... Cmdr JFarrington -> ::looking for a pattern::: Garnoopy -> ::Precip:: You'd have to analyze the structures... can we even harm them? Hilee -> @Faldek> Hold a second.... LtCdrFaldek -> @ Good, you are holding members of the Starfleet and the United Federation of Planets. I request to see someone to negotiate for our release. Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Crosses her arms:: Hilee -> @Network> Are you aware ...what type of races we are? Admiral Atragon-9 -> NETWORK> You are in no position to ask anything of us precip -> ::replying to Garnoopy:: You are right.. untlil a metallurgical analysis is complete on what they are usings...that would present a problem. Garnoopy -> ::Precip:: It's possible a torpedo would bounce right off... or destroy half the city. We can't know for sure. LtCdrFaldek -> @ We've got a very powerful in orbit of this planet, and i promise you they will destroy your network if you do not set us free. Keb -> ::speaks up:: We could find out. Better than doing nothing. Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @::looks sidelong at Faldek:: Eva Jaz -> <<wow Faldek .. *that's* " negotiating LOL>> Admiral Atragon-9 -> NETWORK> You will be utilized to provide further support for us Kansas Kenickie -> @ (w) threats? Ian_Syndrx -> ::places a sample of the metal on a optical microscope, starts taking notes:: Hilee -> @Faldek> Hey my friend<w>...perhaps a more subtle approach might just be in order... Admiral Atragon-9 -> NETWORK> You have no option, but you can proceed willingly or we can force you. Decide Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @to Network> Support? Of what kind? precip -> Stupid question....can we find a piece to beam up. Perhaps Transporting non-biological material might work? LtCdrFaldek -> @ Right. Garnoopy -> We can't beam through the signal T'Prise -> @ ::Faldek:: I believe threats may not be the best approach, one of Earth's historical leaders once said, speak softly and carry a big stick. Cmdr JFarrington -> ::brow deeply furrowed::<w> Why, with the technology we see on this screen and have seen in the satellites, would they mask their biosigns? You'd think they would be safe enough as advanced as they are. LtCdrFaldek -> @ Ok get me a stick. Hilee -> @::Looks at Tprise...nods,indeed:: Cmdr JFarrington -> ::sharp turn:: Were they as advanced as this the last time they were contacted? LtCdrFaldek -> @ Ok Network, what is it you want us to do? T'Prise -> @ ::Vulcan equivalent of an eyeroll:: Cmdr JFarrington -> And if so, why are we investigating at all? Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @::impatiently:: There are no sticks here, or perhaps Mr. Pilot's arm would be splinted. Suppose we determine what is going on first. kyle_mele -> ::tappitytip:: Garnoopy -> ::Jami:: Good question... it's possible they are hiding for some reason precip -> Right.....This is so not what we expected of this civilization's developmental level. Garnoopy -> We need a Doctor's opinion Eva Jaz -> ::looking in Vil's direction , still not meeting her eyes...::<even voice> Think the Chief is ever gonna come back in here and let us know a little more ?! LtCdrFaldek -> @ Would you be quiet, I'm the highest tenured officer here. Cmdr JFarrington -> ::arms open wide:: Here I am. Cmdr JFarrington -> Or do you mean Dr. Mele? Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> ((who was that addressed at?)) Cmdr JFarrington -> ::broad grin::: kyle_mele -> ::glances up:: Mm? Admiral Atragon-9 -> McFly>@ This is my mission, Faldek, stand down LtCdrFaldek -> <<everyone>> Hilee -> @Faldek> <w> Ask it if it is aware one of our team is injured...and requires medical attention. Keb -> ::gives Jami half a grin:: Vilanne -> ::finally takes gaze off computer console:: Don't know... it's not like the Chief to not keep us updated, something must have happened. Admiral Atragon-9 -> McFly> @ ::winks at KK:: Cmdr JFarrington -> <You on the bridge, Kyle?> kyle_mele -> [[ aye aye ]] Hilee -> @<<ok...or McFly ask>> Garnoopy -> Oh, well... you or Mele would work. LtCdrFaldek -> @ ::takes a seat:: Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Smiles:: Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @::smirks:: Cmdr JFarrington -> ::defers to Kyle with a wave of her hand::: What is your professional opinion on their shielding their biosigns? LT.doug.t -> Ensign danile head for junction b 12 on deck 5 its acting up again Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Looks at Faldek:: Last I check my rank we the same as yours Sovak -> ::turns to listen to Mele:: kyle_mele -> Their ability to, their reason for, or a way around it? T'Prise -> @ ::Looks as pleased as is possible for a Vulcan.:: Vilanne -> ::turns back to the console:: I've had a bad feeling... I pray they aren't... aren't... gone. Admiral Atragon-9 -> NETWORK> You will be analyzed for your usefulness Cmdr JFarrington -> ::head roll::: Whatever, Doctor. LT.doug.t -> Ensign danile> aye sir ::grabs, his eng kit. Heads for the tl.:: deck 5 Admiral Atragon-9 -> NETWORK> Then you will be designated for the central core or the farm LtCdrFaldek -> @ OH great... we're going to be turned into Bajorans... Cmdr JFarrington -> ::Garn:: And we're getting some satellite material in here to analyze, right? precip -> Captain Sovak...Given what we have learned, clearly a higher level of developed civilization is present on the world. I don't see a reason to remain cloaked unless you feel ...excuse me deduce that we could be in danger. Eva Jaz -> <m> Is there *something* that hasn't happened ... :: turns around getting a little exasperated at being so useless in the situation :: I wish there was at least something we could do .... Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @Well, that's progress, certainly. ::dryly:: Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Sneers at Faldek:: nice kyle_mele -> There is obviously some jamming signal involved. Some signal that, theoretically, can be potentially interrupted. Garnoopy -> ::Jami:: We're working on it. kyle_mele -> As to why, I feel it's obvious - they wish to remain hidden. Hilee -> @McFly CBCO>..Commander...I do suggest we roll with what ever it says...for now,we are in zero place to argue right now. precip -> Without our cloak on ...I feel we have more options Captainn. Keb -> Maybe their life signs aren't the same as life signs we're familiar with. Ian_Syndrx -> ::finishes taking notes on the microscope view of the metal, pulls the sample out and scans it with his tricorder, gets the same static as he did from the jamming signal:: Sovak -> ::to Precip:: Such as? kyle_mele -> May I suggest.. this isn't the first civilization the Federation has had contact with that chooses to live in seclusion. Vilanne -> ::slowly turns on stool, looks at those left in sickbay, feeling as desperate as Eva:: This is horrible Cmdr JFarrington -> ::nod to Garn, settling in for the discussion, her chair swiveled towards the command center once more, legs crossed::: Eva Jaz -> ::ignoring Vil's comment about the AT being "gone" :: T'Prise -> @ ::Looks at Kenickie and t'Tamarak:: I do not believe that this will turn out well. Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @T'PRise> That may be the understatement of the century, rekkhai. Cmdr JFarrington -> ::looks to Precip::: LtCdrFaldek -> @ ANd we may carry the same rank, but thats when tenure comes into play. ::said quietly to KK:: Keb -> ::glances at Mele:: I don't care if they want to live in seclusion, as long as we get our people back first. Ian_Syndrx -> ::has an idea, and starts making a container out of the metal:: Kansas Kenickie -> @ Truer words have never been spoken LT.doug.t -> :: Continues to monitor, the main pool. ::sighs Kansas Kenickie -> @ I didn't know our pips have dates stamped in them Admiral Atragon-9 -> McFly> @ We have an injured man here AND we demand to speak with you in person, not through this passive voice system precip -> I think we need to use our shuttle craft....and fly over the area...if attacked we withdraw...if not we proceed further with our investigation. Clearly our sensors are blind from this orbit. SIr. kyle_mele -> ::small shrug:: Looking at it from their standpoint, however, we intruded upon them without being invited. kyle_mele -> And with us cloaked, who is to know whether they even know they have someone to return the away team to? Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @Faldek> It's beside the point, rekkhai. They hold all the cards at the moment. Garnoopy -> ::precip:: that seems like a bad idea. Lose more people? Sovak -> Before we expose ourselves, I suggest we do something else, which might, or might not, give away our presence. LtCdrFaldek -> @ Not our pips, our service records. I'm surprised you made it passed Lt JG. Cmdr JFarrington -> ::looks to Sovak::: Hilee -> @::Shaking head....*yeah that should do it*(thinking)...:: LtCdrFaldek -> @ ANd for the record rank and tenure must be maintained even in a prison scenario. Keb -> ::glances at Sovak:: kyle_mele -> ::perks up at the mention of exposing one's self:: Sovak -> We need to kidnap one of those satellites. Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Looks at Jaiysa:: if it makes him feel important let him be... don't they always kill the one in charge.. let him take the lead Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @::barks a laugh at Kenickie's comment and turns away, waiting to see if McFly's demand will reap anything:: LtCdrFaldek -> @ NO, McFly's in charge, let them kill him. Admiral Atragon-9 -> NETWORK> ::a sneer in the voice:: "in person" that is such a biological prejudice! If we didn't need you for our systems... Cmdr JFarrington -> ::back to square one::: Vilanne -> I'd give a million quatloos for our friends back... Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @<m> Need us... Sovak -> A closer examination of the technology will give us invaluable data. T'Prise -> @ ::Ignores Faldek and moves closer to Kit and t'Tamarak:: We should endeavor to keep the entire away team in one location. Ian_Syndrx -> ::finishes building the container, inserts a commbadge rigged to send out a pulse every second, seals the container, and starts scanning for the pulse:: Eva Jaz -> ::nods in agreement :: Admiral Atragon-9 -> NETWORK> Move to the walls of the room now Cmdr JFarrington -> ::Sovak:: And to do that we must break the connections, according to Chief Garnoopy. Kansas Kenickie -> @ Then you smart ones better dumb up, because I don't think all of us can fix there junk LtCdrFaldek -> @ ::thinks: I'll ditch these guys and escape on my own:: Eva Jaz -> <exasperated> At this point I'd even take Jaiysa back Sovak -> Mr Precip, Mr Garnoopy. Get me a satellite. Find a way. Cmdr JFarrington -> Which would be impossible without taking out a few buildings. Garnoopy -> ::nods to Sovak, moves up next to Precip:: Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> ((oho! and it's in the log too! she said it!)) Admiral Atragon-9 -> McFly> @ Hey, you didn't answer my question about our injured person! Keb -> ::feels a bit relieved that at least some choice has been made.:: Garnoopy -> ::Precip:: What do you think? Ask it on a date? Vilanne -> ::a soft smile breaks across her face:: I'm so glad you said that, Eva.. I want you guys to be friends too Hilee -> @::looking and listening to the banter...stands and moves next to the others...along the walls:: Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @::narrows eyes and glances at the wall which she is standing a few feet from:: T'Prise -> @ ::Remains impassive, refusing to move.:: Cmdr JFarrington -> ::drops her glance to the deck to swivel back to her console:: precip -> They are metallic are they not. Perhaps we can use a graviton field to pull one in? LtCdrFaldek -> @ ::Isn't moving from his seat:: Keb -> ::leans back into her chair quietly, eyes closed for a moment:: Admiral Atragon-9 -> NETWORK> MOVE TO THE WALLS Cmdr JFarrington -> ::monitoring the board so the guys can have the allocations they need::: LtCdrFaldek -> @ You can't make me voice. Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @::does not move, waiting to see what will happen:: Eva Jaz -> ::says someting intelligible :: I just meant in order to get everyone else back Garnoopy -> ::precip:: Possibly, but their thrusters would compensate Admiral Atragon-9 -> McFly> @ ::stands in place, not moving:: You can't treat us this way! Hilee -> @ Network> Are you aware we are not....mechanical,and are biological...units? Garnoopy -> ::Precip:: Prehaps a combination of dampening field and magnetic field? LtCmdr Roget -> ::keeping to the background. watching. noting:: Cmdr JFarrington -> ::lightbulb:: A mirror. Ian_Syndrx -> ::scans only show the static, no pulse from the combadge, Ian removes the combadge from the container, and starts receiving the pulse:: Vilanne -> Of course you did. ::eyes still smiling:: But it's a start. LtCdrFaldek -> @ ::looks at the people along the wall:: Weak conformists... Hilee -> @::glancing at McFly and Faldek:: Cmdr JFarrington -> ::swings around to Precip and Garn:: You don't need to break contact, only slip something in to keep the signal intact. Admiral Atragon-9 -> ACTION: THE WALLS OF THE CAGE START TO SHIFT AND NOW THE RECTANGULAR ROOM IS CIRCULAR, WITH A FLAT FLOOR AND ROOF Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @::is not next to the wall at the moment:: T'Prise -> @ ::not at the wall either:: Sovak -> <<Didn't we disable the sattelites 2 sims ago?>> Hilee -> @Faldek><w>...Not at all...hold on...please. LtCdrFaldek -> @ ::flashes a rude hand gesture towards the light:: Admiral Atragon-9 -> <<yup, to stop the jamming>> Eva Jaz -> :: rolls eyes ,smiling :: Don't go imagining thing .. < fake kid voice> She still not invited to my Birthday party Garnoopy -> << Guess it didn't work >> precip -> (Yeah my bad Sovak...I think we also obtained one for analysis as well?) Sovak -> <<K... carry on :( >> Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @::watches the walls morph themselves around them and raises eyebrows:: Impressive. Admiral Atragon-9 -> <<yes, it did, you were able to hear Kansas for a moment. There is no orbital jamming now>> Ian_Syndrx -> <<I'm assuming that I went out in the Cerberus between sims and gathered some debris, but not an active satellite>> Vilanne -> Hmm... speaking of imagining... maybe we should imagine them coming back soon... and could ... plan their return party or something. T'Prise -> @ ::Looks intrigued:: The mechanics of this room are quite curious. LtCdrFaldek -> @ Feh I'm not impressed. Vilanne -> At least, it would give us something happy to focus on. Admiral Atragon-9 -> <<Ian is correct, that was the plan at the end of the last sim>> Admiral Atragon-9 -> ACTION: THE ROOM STARTS TO SPIN LtCdrFaldek -> @ Bunch of dumb robots, look like something out of a crappy 21st century sci-fi movie. Eva Jaz -> ::sighs, her mind going back to the fate of the AT :: precip -> (Executed during that TBS..gotcha) Hilee -> @Network> You state you need us...however you demonstrate you are willing to accept...workers that are less than....ready condition for your purposes...explain that please. Admiral Atragon-9 -> ACTION: FASTER AND FASTER AND FASTER LtCdrFaldek -> @ Er... Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @::inner ear goes crazy:: Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Gets pulled towards the walls::: Admiral Atragon-9 -> ACTION: THINK OF THE CARNIVAL RIDE WHERE YOU GET PLASTERED TO THE ... WALL LtCdrFaldek -> @ ::ends up on the wall:: Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @::centrifugal force kicks in, slams up against the wall with a low thud:: Ooof... T'Prise -> @ ::Closes her eyes to avoid a feeling of vertiago, feels the wall behing her back.:: Ian_Syndrx -> ::continues his experimenting with the container, orders an ant from the gene sequencer, confirms that his tricorder can scan it:: Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Curses:: precip -> Dr. Farrington...Mirrors are not my specialty...aside from making certain my uniform meets specs...I would like to here your proposal/theory? Admiral Atragon-9 -> ACTION: EVERYONE IN THE CAGE IS NOW STANDING OR SITTING WITH THEIR BACK SO THE WALLS LtCdrFaldek -> @ ::curses in Cardassian:: Keb -> ::looks at Jami with interest:: Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @::winces as her already abused ribcage complains at this treatment:: Eva Jaz -> ::trying once more to change the subject :: Are you even supose to be here ?! I thought you weren't cleared for duty yet .. after what happened before we went on Risa Hilee -> @::Standing ...and enjoying the centrifugal forces as they plaster him against the walls:: Ian_Syndrx -> ::places the ant inside the container and scans for it's lifesigns, but only gets static:: T'Prise -> @ ::Stoic but slightly green:: Cmdr JFarrington -> ::Precip:: Apparently we have a satellite aboard - I see a report from science. Garnoopy -> ::taps a panel:: Admiral Atragon-9 -> ACTION: METAL CLAMPS COME FROM THE WALLS AND FASTEN THEMELVES AROUND THE AWAY TEAM, AFFIXING THEM FIRMLY TO THE WALLS Cmdr JFarrington -> ::passes it on to Sovak::: LtCdrFaldek -> @ Oh even better... Vilanne -> ::still having an ashen/grey face, all signs of the suntan have faced or dried:: Of course I'm released to duty, or I'd be on a shuttle looking for our friends. Admiral Atragon-9 -> ACTION: THE ROOM STOPS SPINNING, RATHER ABRUPTLY Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @::squeezed; lets out a faint groan:: <m> We've done this already; no other tricks in your arsenal? Kansas Kenickie -> @ Take the gray one, he is in charge Hilee -> @Oh this is just getting better and better by the minute...any cotton candy available::guffaws:: LtCdrFaldek -> @ ::shoots a look at Kansas:: Ian_Syndrx -> ::takes some note on his findings, then starts to build a larger container from the debris:: Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @::faint grin, but more concerned about what is going on than on the lloann'na power struggles:: Admiral Atragon-9 -> NETWORK> that is better, stubborn organics! Sovak -> Very good. Get me an analasys of that satelite. What is it made of? Try to get some data from the onboard computer. Eva Jaz -> ::nods at the blatent lie :: You don't seem too great actually .. ::eyeing Vil's pale and ashy skin :: LtCdrFaldek -> @ Primitive robots! Admiral Atragon-9 -> ACTION: A THIN BAND OF LIGHT SWIPES BACK AND FORTH ACROSS EVERYONE'S FACE FROM A CENTRAL SPINDLE THAT JUST CAME OUT OF THE CEILING T'Prise -> @ ::Silent and impassive, not fighting against the restraints, feels a slight tickling sensation in her head:: Hilee -> @Faldek> Well primitive or not...they seem to have the upper hand....for now. Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @Faldek> ::tiredly:: Is there any particular reason you are so determined to antagonize them before we know the extent of their capabilities? precip -> ::to Garnoopy:: One thing is for sure SI is going to want a piece of that metal ....to reverse engineer something. Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @::blinks as the light swipes across her eyes:: Garnoopy -> ::Precip:: They can get it when we get our people back. LtCdrFaldek -> @ I'm trying to ascertain wether or not they can be provoked. Keb -> ::nods in agreement with Garnoopy:: Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Closes eyes and relaxes:: Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @Faldek> Well they have already proved they can be impatient. I suggest you attempt not to follow their example. LT.doug.t -> Ensign danile> ::finishes up , his repairs on deck 5.:: Hilee -> @::looks at Faldek...:: Faldek> Probably no more than a shuttle my friend. precip -> Aye..I still want to fly a drone down there...a preprogrammed flight...to gather more analysis on the ground down there. Vilanne -> ::notes Eva's reluctant-to-believe tone:: I have been returned to duty by Dr Mele. If my chart would be found, I would show you. LtCdrFaldek -> @ Look I was trained on how to escape certain situations, so please be quiet Romulan and let me do my job... Cmdr JFarrington -> ::back to Sovak:: Inform LtCmdr Roget of the finding and let her take a look? Sovak -> Make it so. T'Prise -> @ Faldek> If they are truly artificial intelligence, you will likely be unable to aggravate them. Cmdr JFarrington -> ::turns back to her console::: +Roget+ OPS to LtCmdr Roget. Admiral Atragon-9 -> NETWORK> We have completed our analysis and four of you will be used for data storage and retrieval, the rest will be taken to the Farm. We will speak with your leader, as well. Keb -> ::does some more status checking on the helm console...still normal:: Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @Faldek> ::unfazed:: I have been well trained as well. And I look forward to seeing you do your job so successfully...::folds arms around the bindings:: Hilee -> @Faldek> I do so wish we had a certain ....craft right here...right now if you know what I mean..::grins:: LtCdrFaldek -> @ ::looks at T'Prise:: When I want a science readout I'll ask for your help, and your logic. Eva Jaz -> Uh huh... you're probably just tired ::not believing a word out of her own mouth but figuring that Mele prbly knows about it if he still has her file :: Ian_Syndrx -> ::in order to make a large enough container Ian builds a cage rather than a box, preliminary testing showing that it will still block scanning:: Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @::rolls eyes, glancing back up in the direction of the voice, then glances back down, counting the group rapidly:: Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Keeps eyes closed and ignores the spoon:: T'Prise -> @ ::Merely raises an eyebrow at Faldek.:: LtCdrFaldek -> @ That would be nice, but no need for pipe dreams right now Hilee. Admiral Atragon-9 -> ACTIN: THE RESTRAINTS ARE REMOVED FROM T'PRISE, HILEE, T'TAMARAK AND... BRUTUS? Vilanne -> Aren't you? We've been working around the clock trying to identify biosignatures and other particulars from any alterations so they can find our people... all of us are a little punchy. Sorry Dr Jazz. Cmdr JFarrington -> ::sends a message to Margaux when she returns;::: Hilee -> @Faldek> Pipe dreams...we will see..:;winks:: LtCdrFaldek -> @ You guys have fun now... Cmdr JFarrington -> ::Sovak::Lt Cmdr Roget has been informed, Captain. precip -> Captain Sovak....an unmanned flight over the area of the awayteam's disappearance....I realize that would compromise Manticore's position...but I don't feel we are dealing with the same race of people or better word technology. Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::opens eyes at the sound:: Oooh don't leave me with him Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @::released, staggers forward before regaining her balance:: Admiral Atragon-9 -> NETWORK> You four have the greatest storage capacity and will be used to increase the Network. Go through this doorway precip -> Metallurgical analysis takes time...we may not have time Captain. LtCdrFaldek -> @ Yeah it's you and me Kit... just the way you dreamed. Cmdr JFarrington -> ::precip:: How about a low-tech unmanned flight, one that wouldn't cause alarm or be threatening? T'Prise -> @ ::Released, steps towards kit, attempting to free her restraints.:: LtCdrFaldek -> @ OOoh they're going to be used like cmputers... precip -> ::to Farringdon:: Exactly.. Cmdr JFarrington -> Like...a glider? Hilee -> @::Stretches his arms::...Casually...Network> Storage units?? as in a brain storage unit? Admiral Atragon-9 -> ACTION: A DOORWAY OPENS AT ONE SIDE OF THE ROOM LtCdrFaldek -> @ I remember reading about a station like that in the old HIstory logs of teh NX-01... Admiral Atragon-9 -> NETOWRK> Go, NOW Keb -> ::precip:: we could maneuver into a new position to release the thing, too, and then move back. With the cloak up, we should be safe. Eva Jaz -> ::raises an eyebrow at the very unlike-Vil answer :: I am tired too alright .. I think this whole situation is taking a toll on all of us ... ::yawns almost on cue proving her point :: LT.doug.t -> ::busy monitoring warp and impulse , systems:: LtCdrFaldek -> @ I'd definitely rather go to the farm, I think. Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @::glances towards those still restrained and then back towards the door:: T'Prise -> @ ::Still trying to release Kit, refusing to obey the voice.:: Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @Faldek> Somehow I'm not surprised. Vilanne -> Agreed... We need to brainstorm more... I want to message the Chief, but I don't care interrupt him in that meeting of the Chiefs. precip -> It would need to return to us incase of loss of signal or jamming. A simple Cargo shuttle.. unarmed. LtCdrFaldek -> @ Come here Romulan. Kansas Kenickie -> @ It's OK T'Prise, go Admiral Atragon-9 -> ACTION: THE ROOM BEGINS TO TILT, WITH THE DOORWAY DOWN Garnoopy -> ::taps a panel:: kyle_mele -> ::tappitytap:: Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @T'Prise> You are wasting your energy, rekkhai, I think. ::tilted:: <m> Fvadt... LtCdrFaldek -> @ ::slips Jaiysa his dagger before the room goes full tilt:: Hilee -> @T'Tamarak,T'prise,...Brutus.> Lets move...now,and thats an order T'Prise -> @ ::Looks up at Kit, pauses for minute, then nods and turns:: Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> ((slips me the dagger, or slips the dagger into me?)) Keb -> Then we'll move after it returns. I'll start looking for alternative orbital positions. Ian_Syndrx -> ::stands back and admires his cage, big enough to accomadate a humanoid test subject, he sets up his equipment to actively scan the cage, then steps inside for a few seconds:: precip -> (uh...you have weapons down their? ) Cmdr JFarrington -> <Only Faldek's dagger> precip -> (Check) LtCdrFaldek -> <<gave it to must ruthless person i could find>> Admiral Atragon-9 -> <<Faldek's knife was not confiscated>> Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @::feels the weight of the dagger against her palm; blinks and slides it into her boot almost automatically as she bonks into the wall with the tilt:: Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @::oof:: Hilee -> @Brutus> You take the point... Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @::tilted out the door:: Ian_Syndrx -> ::steps back out of the cage, looks over the scan logs, confirms that he was unable to be scanned:: Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Takes a deep breath:: Hilee -> <<LOL>> Admiral Atragon-9 -> McFly> @ Hey, HEY!! Network, talk to me first, I'm their leader! precip -> Captain Permission to ready a shuttlecraft for an unmanned flight over the area of where our AT vanished... Eva Jaz -> ::second wave of energy kicking in , speaking a little faster than usual :: I think we need some more coffee and then more brainstorming .. Admiral Atragon-9 -> ACTION: THE FOUR WHO WERE FREED ARE THROUGH THE DOORWAY Hilee -> @::Nods at Jaiysa...grins:: Jayisa> After you..\ LT.doug.t -> ::notes the Hilee and Lieutenant pilot arn't back yet:: Cmdr JFarrington -> ::looks to Sovak:: LT.doug.t -> that:: T'Prise -> @ ::Catches the exchange between Faldek and t'Tamarak, moves up behind the Romulan:: (w) Speak softly and carry a big stick. Hilee -> @::Looking around....upon egress from the room:: Admiral Atragon-9 -> ACTION: THAT DOORWAY CLOSES AND ANOTHER OPENS, THEN THE RESTRAINTS DROP FROM ALL BUT McFLY Vilanne -> Is there any of Mele's blend left? That's usually pretty strong. ::goes over to the coffee maker:: Think he'll mind? Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @::glances at T'Prise, gives her just the slightest shake of a head in a warning to be silent as the door slides shut behind her:: Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::opens her eyes, stays with McFly:: Sovak -> ::nods:: Prep the shuttle, Mr Precip. Unmannned. Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @::but her mouth quirks in a faint grin:: kyle_mele -> ::probably wouldn't:: Ian_Syndrx -> ::next Ian places a transporter test load in the cage and tries to beam it out, but the transporter can't get a lock:: LT.doug.t -> ensign richardson your in command until chief , Garnoopy or myself returns understood.? Keb -> ::starts analyzing the area for optimum orbits:: Eva Jaz -> Not if it gives us the mental boost needed to come up with something helpful ... Admiral Atragon-9 -> NETWORK> Now you move to the farm. We will speak with your leader Cmdr JFarrington -> ::Sovak:: Captain, permission to send mission update to the entire crew so they can be apprised of the situation? LT.doug.t -> ensign richardson> aye sir LtCdrFaldek -> @ Right... See ya McFly, good luck. ::trots out the door:: Eva Jaz -> *mental precip -> ::to Garnoopy:: I reconnaissance pod underneath the shuttle would be very effective..I'll need some help installing it. Sovak -> ::nods to Jami:: Logical. Garnoopy -> ::Precip:: Absolutely Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Doesn't move:: LT.doug.t -> ::enters TL: deck 1 bridge T'Prise -> @ ::Moves with Hilee, t'Tamarak, and Brutus, looking around, taking in everything.:: Vilanne -> Let's do it then. ::begins preparing Mele's evil brew:: Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @::waiting in the area they have walked out into, looking around for some sign of the next step:: precip -> ::to Garnoopy:: Along with anything else you can think of... Admiral Atragon-9 -> ACTION: ROOM BEGINS TO TILT TOWARD THE NEW DOOR Hilee -> @::Looking at Jayisa...and T'prise...Brutus> take the lead...point position precip -> Ensign Pirk....Take Tactical. Cmdr JFarrington -> ::sigh of determination:::texts a mission update to all Manticore personnel, filling them in on the full story and situation at present:::: Garnoopy -> ::Precip:: A drink would go with this situation. Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Grips open retaints, holds on:: Admiral Atragon-9 -> McFly>@ ::to Kansas:: No, you need to go and keep the others safe. I will follow you when I can Hilee -> ::*Brutus> precip -> Pirk>::Takes Tactical:: LtCdrFaldek -> @ ::is already out the door, so no being tilted...:: LT.doug.t -> ::steps off the lift onto the bridge , looks around:: Eva Jaz -> <m> sure we could maybe come up with something more helpful if me *knew* what was going on .... ::takes a deep breath , calming down once again :: precip -> ::heads to lift:: Aye...some Bolian Tea sounds good. ::not grasping the human's humor again:: Ian_Syndrx -> ::removes the test load from the cage, then sits down at his console and begins analyzing the scan data, looking for even the slightest discrepencies in the scans:: Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::sighs:: if you die I will be pissed LT.doug.t -> ::precip :: Commander ::nodds:: Admiral Atragon-9 -> McFly> @ So will I Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Lets go and drops:: precip -> Lieutenant...::to Doug T:: Vilanne -> ::glad it's a fast brew, pours two cups giving one full one to Eva:: Ok... let's try again. Hilee -> @::Taking in everything he can see...as they move along:: precip -> ::Garnoopy:: Shuttlebay one...Ill be there when you are ready to join me. Keb -> ::looks over the options and ranks them, setting them into the program for easy single command options later:: Garnoopy -> ::Precip:: 10 minutes, let me get my tools \ precip -> Ensign Pirk>::at Tactical...dreaming of a greater command:: Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> ((is the core group seeing anything? or are they just in some sort of airlock?)) LT.doug.t -> ::Garnoopy :: sir whats going on ? can I do anything.? Vilanne -> ::walks back to the console, after a few sips:: Ok.. wait, we have a communique from the Commander! Eva...w e have an update, let's see.. Hilee -> @::Looks at T'prise:: T'prise> How good is your mind meld ability?? Eva Jaz -> ::taking a seat at the computer beside Vil .. taking a sip of the coffee before answering:: ok .. let's go back to basics ... what do we know Garnoopy -> ::Doug:: Make sure engineering is running smooothly precip -> ::Rides in lift down:: Eva Jaz -> ::almost spits her coffee:: what? where? when did it come in ?! T'Prise -> @ ::Looks up at Hilee:: I am able to initiate a meld and receive one. Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @::glances at Hilee, then at T'Prise, narrows eyes slightly:: Admiral Atragon-9 -> <<both groups are in darkened hallways, moving away from the cage>> LtCdrFaldek -> @ ::is doing what the action said:: LT.doug.t -> ::Garnoopy :: aye sir can do let me know if you need anything ::presses the button for tl:: Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Crosses arms:: Cmdr JFarrington -> Action> Everyone on the ship has now received a mission update including what we know from orbit. Admiral Atragon-9 -> ACTION: THE DOOR IN THE CAGE CLOSES, THE ROOM RIGHTS ITSELF AND McFLY IS RELEASED Hilee -> @T'prise> Excellent...we may need it, can you join all our minds...if need be? Admiral Atragon-9 -> NETWORK> Now, you will tell me where you are all from Vilanne -> I guess while we were making coffee... wow, we'll need to make it more often. ::points to what the Commander is saying in it:: OoOo... not good... no life on the planet... no biosigns of the crew... no shuttle is being sent... what the heck ARE they Vilanne -> doing up there! Eva Jaz -> ::quietly taking in the new information , half relieved to know a little more, half getting more worried :: LT.doug.t -> ::holds the lift for him and garn:: Cmdr JFarrington -> ::hasn't a clue what she's doing up there::: Hilee -> @::looks at Jayisa:: Jayisa> And yes that includes you as well doctor Ian_Syndrx -> ::doesn't notice the blinking "you got mail" light at first, reads the update:: Vilanne -> ::glances at Eva, sort of sarcastically:: When is an update, not an update? Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @::raises both eyebrows:: What possible purpose do you believe that would serve, rekkhai? precip -> ::Enters shuttlebay and heads for the simple RED striped shuttle :: T'Prise -> @ ::Hilee:: If the situation demands it...::pauses for a moment:: ...I also may be able to make contact with Cmdr. Escher. Keb -> ::looks up:: Captain, alternative orbits and maneuver paths for release and retrieval of the shuttle are programmed in. Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @::head swivels around, looks at T'Prise with some surprise:: LtCdrFaldek -> @ ::hears KK coming up behind him:: Nice of you to join me. Kansas Kenickie -> @ shut up LtCdrFaldek -> @ I guess we're the dumb squad... Hilee -> @T'prise> Excellent...keep it in mind...for now, lets see what develops Admiral Atragon-9 -> ACTION: THE GROUP GOING TO THE FARM FIND THEMSELVES WALKING INTO A GIGANTIC METALLIC ROOM, THE SIZE OF 2-3 FOOTBALL FIELDS. THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF OPPO PEOPLE IN THERE, WEARING RAGS OF CLOTHES. THERE IS A TROUGH RUNNING THROUGH THE ROOM WITH WATER FLOWING THROUGH IT AND THERE SEEM TO BE PILES OF VEGETABLES SCATTERED THROUGH THE ROOM. THE OPPO PEOPLE LOOK AT THE NEW GROUP WITH ALMOST NO INTEREST Kansas Kenickie -> @ speak for yourself Sovak -> Launch at your first opportunity. LtCdrFaldek -> @ Oooh... Vilanne -> ::points to the console:: But they are launching something... so, this could be good, Eva. Eva Jaz -> Well Dr, they can't really send more people to vanish or get killed until we know what we're dealing with but .. Nice catch 22 damn if you do .. danm if you don't LtCdrFaldek -> @ So this is where the Oppo people are. precip -> +Captain Sovak+ Well make some modifications...and preprogram flight data into the shuttles Nav Computer. Aye sir...Launch when ready.. LT.doug.t -> ::arrives in main engineering:: Admiral Atragon-9 -> ACTION: THE FIRST FOUR TO LEAVE WALK INTO A VERY LARGE ROOM FILLED WITH OPPO PEOPLE LAYING ON METAL TABLES. THEY ARE ALL SHAVED BALD, STRIPPED NAKED AND HAVE ELECTRODES CONNECTED TO THEIR HEADS Admiral Atragon-9 -> =/\======= PAUSE SIM =======/\= Admiral Atragon-9 -> Sorry folks, I had to get you to a certain point for the next sim, eh? Admiral Atragon-9 -> TBS will be 5 minutes Cmdr JFarrington -> And we did make some magic edits, which will be noted in the update. precip -> goodnight all. Admiral Atragon-9 -> Sovak, Jami - comments? Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> A9> What will have happened to the teams in that time? Admiral Atragon-9 -> <<the teams wil stand around and worry for 5 minutes... and LOG!>> Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> so no actual shaving occurring? Cmdr JFarrington -> Yeah, great logs this week folks. LtCdrFaldek -> ? Admiral Atragon-9 -> nope - nor any stripping Admiral Atragon-9 -> Any other comments/questions? Hilee -> ? Admiral Atragon-9 -> So, Claire, don't you just want to hurry back to us!!! Colonel Eason -> maybe a little.

Game Master (GM) - Cmdr JFarrington Game Master (GM) - STSF Scooter Mission Commanding Officer (MCO) - STSF Scooter Tactical Officer (TAC) - Revon Helm/Operations Officer (HOPS) - Cmdr JFarrington Chief Medical Officer (CMO) - Joker Morgan Assistant Medical Officer (AMO) - TKAR =/\= Starfleet Academy Mission Brief =/\= =/\= 9/22/2009 =/\= The Defiant class USS Intrepid is responding to a distress call from a ship under fire near the Breen Confederacy. We are presently at max warp on intercept. is 2 minutes. 090922.txt

Manticore Mission Update for 9.14.2009 The Federation Council has sent the USS Manticore to the peaceful planet of Oppo to see why it has gone completely silent and is no longer registering life signs from long-range sensor sweeps of the sector. Sensor sweeps from orbit confirm that there are no lifesigns on a planet of billions. A landing party has been sent to the center of one of their largest cities. Led by LtCmdr McFly, with LtCmdr Kenickie, LtCmdr Faldek, LtCmdr Hilee, Lt Pilot, Lt T’Prise, Ctn t’Tamarak, and NPC Brutus, they are currently being held captive by strange robotic beings who seem to realize their needs. Though their area of confinement is cramped and seamless they have an abundance of fresh air and the atmosphere is comfortable and well-lit. All their communication equipment, tricorders, and phasers are gone. The least comfortable is Lt Pilot, whose arm was broken in their struggle to escape. Aboard the Manticore tempers flare. After the away team came under attack their biosigns completely disappeared, indicating that they were either dead or their signs are somehow being masked by a highly sophisticated system. Frustration mounted as Admiral Atragon called a department meeting and no one had anything to report. Meanwhile, scientist Lt Syndrx discovered that, though debris from destroyed satellites could be seen from observation windows, it did not register on sensors. The science team is presently working on alternative methods of scanning the satellites in orbit while we retrieve orbiting debris &/or a complete satellite for examination. TBS is 2 hours.

::turns up her hearing aid:: Well, add in the exoskeleton, and yeah, that's the one.

USS MANTICORE BRIEFING #574, STARDATE 50909.14 =/\= The Federation Council sent Manticore to the quiet planet of Oppo, to see why it has gone silent and is no longer registering life signs from sensor sweeps of the sector. Our sweeps from orbit confirm that there are no lifesigns on a planet that should have billions. A landing party was sent to one of their largest cities and was attacked and taken captive by 9 foot humanoid robots. From the Manticore, the Away Team no longer registers, so the crew wonders if they have been hidden from scans or killed. Keb -> :: on the bridge, clearly distracted by the situation:: Ian_Syndrx -> ::in the lab, pacing ,trying to think up a solution to the sensors being blind:: Hilee -> @::In the cage with the rest of the AT...going over his own tricorder...: doug.t -> ::is in main Engineering looking over navigational systems:: MC_Escher -> ::sitting quite blankly the science console, staring into the display, seeing nothing:: LtCdrFaldek -> @ ::is next to McFly, whispering:: We need to find a way to escape, thats the first priority... Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @::in the metallic cage, looking aggravated as usual:: T'Prise -> @ ::Still in the cage, helping t'Tamarak find an appropriate piece of shrapnel to use as a splint.:: Admiral Atragon-9 -> <<the AT has the @'s>> Eva Jaz -> :: walking towards sickbay , trying to calm down and not let her worried thoughts about Hilee being on the AT get to her :: EJ Pilot -> @::inside cage with the AT:: Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Is inspecting every corner of their cage:: Hilee -> @Ej:: Is your tricorder working at all? Turris Morran -> ::sitting at a console in science, oblivious as to what's going outside of his head:: Keb -> ::glaring at the planet on the Big Screen:: Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Bangs at one corner::: McFly -> @ ::sits back looking around the cage not sure what to make of the situation; looks over to faldek:: priority sure but where would we go? this place is practically a desert and coms are down so we can't call for transport LtCdrFaldek -> @ ::as quietly as possible:: I still have a surprise in my boot, you got yours too? Perhaps they could be used to... i dunno trigger a release of some sort, eh? Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @::has discarded the remains of her half-crushed medical kit for the moment while working on the question of splinting Pilot's wrist:: Kansas Kenickie -> <<is this a cage or box, are we talking windows or darkness?>> Admiral Atragon-9 -> <<The Away Team no longer has their trics. phasers or comm badges, btw>> EJ Pilot -> @::Hilee:: Indeed but all the others were damaged. We could try and repair them? I highly suggest we keep the working one in the chance we get out of here and we can at least map the place. Admiral Atragon-9 -> <<darkness> EJ Pilot -> <<oh nvm disregard my post>> Eva Jaz -> :: taking a a deep breath in front of the door to regain contenance before entering SB :: Garnoopy -> ::at the engineering station on the bridge:: EJ Pilot -> @::checks for his tricorder and other items:: Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Feeling the wall to the next corner, bangs harder:: McFly -> @ or find the hydrolic pumps on these things and bleed them to death ::raises eyebrow:: precip -> ::Scanning on the Tactical Scanners:: I can't believe I just lost their transporter lock...just instantaiously...I don't have an explanation...diagnostics are green Captain. Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @::winces at the banging: T'Prise -> @ ::Moves out of the way to avoid being assaulted by Kenickie as she bangs her way around the cage.:: LtCdrFaldek -> @ We'd need to find a panel first... doug.t -> ::Goes over to the main , pool checks the core status.: Keb -> ::stands up in frustration:: They can't have just disappeared. EJ Pilot -> @ All of our comm badges, tricorders, and phasers are gone.. ::sighs:: Hilee -> @::looking around at the others....ok,what do we have??..any kind of tools for prying or leverage?? LtCdrFaldek -> @ Perhaps everyone not doing something should feel around for a panel or a seperation or something... McFly -> @ ::leans over to faldek:: yeah i'm sure these things are eager to let you cop a feel precip -> Chief Garnoopy...I dont read any equipment failure on my end..How could they of just disappeared from our transporter lock??? ::perplexed"" Garnoopy -> ::taps rapidly on his panel:: Kansas Kenickie -> @ Thank you Captain obvious ::To EJ:: Garnoopy -> ::precip:: It's possible they've moved into an area that is shielded... Garnoopy -> ::Precip:: Theoretically as soon as they realize that they will move out of that area. Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @Hilee> ::tiredly:: We have a pile of shrapnel and seven warm bodies. That would be the extent of it. EJ Pilot -> @ ::KK:: Well I had it before we dropped into this box. Admiral Atragon-9 -> ::been pacing the Bridge for an hour:: Jami, is it time to get the senior staff together again? doug.t -> ::runs a full systems check on his end to see if evrything is alright.: Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Still feeling the walls, bangs again:: Keb -> ::leans on her console, listening to Garnoopy and Precip:: Vilanne -> ::still in sickbay, waiting for Mele to return and tell them something, anything... pacing:: Cmdr JFarrington -> ::turns from her console::: It appears so. Nothing is forthcoming from any scans. McFly -> @ ::to faldek:: kansas has been all over this thing ::looks over to KK:: you find anything yet? Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Bang, bang, bang:: Cmdr JFarrington -> I think we need some options besides guessing and conjecture. Hilee -> @Jaiysa> Shrapnel...as in metal fragments?? precip -> ::nods:: Alright that makes sense. But I don't like this... Garnoopy -> ::taps his panel some more:: Garnoopy -> ::Precip:: And I don't like scrambled eggs, doesn't mean they don't serve them. Admiral Atragon-9 -> Alright, call them back to the Conference Room. I need a plan! LtCdrFaldek -> @ Well her banging her fists takes away a little bit of the sensitivity of her feeling, also doesnt help the agitated engineers and medical science types ... Kansas Kenickie -> @ Yes, there is a deeper bang over there ::Pints where no one can see:: Which means that there is something behind it maybe... or something attached Eva Jaz -> ::looks around SB, noticing Vil and trying her best impression of a "everything's fine" smile :: Morning Doc ! Hilee -> @:: Running his fingers along the box...feeling for any kind of jointing in the plates:: Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @Hilee> As in a little bit of that building made its way in here with us. T'Prise -> @ ::Finds a long metal rod, turns to t'Tamarak:: This should work for your needs, doctor. Cmdr JFarrington -> ::nods, swinging back around:: Aye, Admiral. Cmdr JFarrington -> +All Hands+ Conference room. Now. precip -> ::to Garnoopy:: Scrambled Eggs....? ::blinks and looks confused as he usually does at human phrases:: Cmdr JFarrington -> ::figures thst should do it. Admiral Atragon-9 -> <<sorry T'Prise, but I really don't think you will find loose metal bits in your cell>> Keb -> ::glances at Jami and then back at A9, and stands up straight:: McFly -> @ Feel around all you want but highly doubt they'd put an "open button" on the inside Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> ((oop, well, scratch that)) Vilanne -> ::gulps:: Wow... he said all hands. ::glances at Nurse Nancy:: Let's go... she said now. Garnoopy -> ::sighs, hearing the comm, noting that A9 is being his usual impatient self:: T'Prise -> << Apparently you don't get a splint Pilot. >> Sovak -> ::sitting calmly in the CR at his teminal, studying sensor logs:: Cmdr JFarrington -> +All Hands+ Scratch that. Department heads. EJ Pilot -> <<oh the arm>> Vilanne -> Nurse Nancy> ::waddles quickly behind Vilanne as they head out of sickbay:: LtCdrFaldek -> @ I'm not looking for open button, i'm looking for anything that I can try to pry open. Please remember your SERE training McFly. We must make all attempts to escape. EJ Pilot -> @::ignoring the pain from his broken hand:: Vilanne -> ::turns around and stops Nancy in her tracks:: Sorry Nanc, someday youll make it to the ready room. Admiral Atragon-9 -> <<hey, it's been an hour and I said you guys had an hour!>> Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Bang, bang, bang:: Garnoopy -> ::picks up his padd he was working on and slides into the conference room, taking his seat:: precip -> ::to Garnoopy:: I have nothing new to inform the Command Staff...this shall be quite ....embarrassing. Eva Jaz -> ::chuckles lightly overhearing Vil's comment :: Garnoopy -> ::Precip:: I have something I *could* inform him off... Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Leans her head against the wall, hums:: Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::goes back to banging:: Vilanne -> ::follows nancy back into sickbay:: Darn, and I wanted to get the update. Ian_Syndrx -> ::pacing, and pacing, and pacing, but has no new ideas, checks his analysis program, but it still has yet to make any sense out of the static:: T'Prise -> @ :: Moves to the center of the cage to avoid Kenickie and trips over Pilot instead, :: precip -> By all means...do. I dont Loose people on tranporter locks...I just dont. ::sits at CC table:: EJ Pilot -> @P'TaQs I will be sure to inform the Klingon High Council of this P'TaQ planet...when if we getr back. Hilee -> @Faldek> Exactly my point...any and every container has a way in,or out...we just need to find the out ::sliding his fingers slowly over the walls:: EJ Pilot -> @::is tripped over:: doug.t -> +Computer+ Give me a full systems checl all systems, run a level 3 diagnostic. Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::hits one corner, paces across to the other side:: EJ Pilot -> @::T'Prise:: Are you okay Lieutenant? Keb -> ::folds her arms over her chest:: I don't see where we need a meeting to decide to send more people down. I totally volunteer. LtCdrFaldek -> @ Atleast one person is cool and collected in this sort of situation. precip -> ::shows some anxiety on his face:: McFly -> @ please, feel around for a loose panel or, something, i'm trying to think of what to do once we get there Garnoopy -> ::Precip:: I dont' think what I have to tell him is appropriate. Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::hits the other corner, paces to the next:: EJ Pilot -> <<Or Ensign whichever applies.>> Cmdr JFarrington -> ::hands OPS over to whomever and enters the conference room:::: LtCmdr Roget -> ::quietly slips into the conference room and takes a seat immediately by the door:: T'Prise -> @ ::Pilot:: I am fine. I apologize for distrubing you. Vilanne -> Nurse Nancy> ::goes back to doing whatever Nurse Nancy does when everyone else is busy:: Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @::getting really sick of the banging; snaps:: Kenickie> Is that accomplishing anything? Eva Jaz -> ::Notices that Vil doesn't look too healthy but shoves that tought in the back of her mind , having more important things to try not to worry about :: precip -> Oh...was what scrambled eggs meant...::another Precip Bolian conused line:: Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::reaches hands out and walks over to where McFly's voice is:: Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Grabs McFly:: yes it was Doctor EJ Pilot -> @::T'Prise:: Oh I am fine...you are not disturbing me. This box, however is what is really disturbing me. Vilanne -> ::sees Eva:: I guess that wasn't an All Hands on deck... ::sighs:: McFly -> @ ::is grabbed by KK and kind of likes it:: find something? Garnoopy -> ::sighs:: Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Sits down next to him:: alright doug.t -> ::Starts reviewing all, systems on screen at his console.:: LtCdrFaldek -> @ ::starts to slowly feel the walls for imperfections, and temperature variations, as well as any sort of discernable line or crack...:: precip -> ::twiddles thumbs:: Sovak -> ::nods to Jami as she enters, and turns back to his terminal:: Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @::grimaces and leans herself carefully against the wall, still feeling them moving:: Admiral Atragon-9 -> ::heads for the Conference Room:: Mr. OpsGuy, you have the con T'Prise -> @ ::Sits down next to Pilot:: Not many species relish the idea of being held captive. I believe Klingon culture finds it to be dishonorable. Eva Jaz -> Vil> I guess not ::sighs as well :: I hope someone at least keeps us informed of what's going on :: chews on her nail without even noticing it :: Kansas Kenickie -> @ OK I have counted the paces and we are in a 13 Kenickie foot by 6 foot box thing Cmdr JFarrington -> OpsGuy> Aye, Admiral. ::slips into the chair::: Keb -> ::takes a seat in the Conference room, arms still crossed:: precip -> Ensign Vapor>::has Tactical:: McFly -> @ ::nods:: 13 Kenickie foot, and how long are your feet? Hilee -> @Mc Fly/Faldek> What would you estimate our time in here as passed? Vilanne -> I hate when we don't get updates down here... as if we dont' count. When Chief Mele returns, he'll update us Cmdr JFarrington -> ::mulling over the events of the last few hours::: EJ Pilot -> @::TPrise:: I am half Klingon... Kansas Kenickie -> @ There is a deeper wall behind us, I have touched the walls as far as I can reach, to the floor.. I haven't found an exit EJ Pilot -> @::TPrise:: I am just p.o'd at the moment. Ian_Syndrx -> ::gives up on the planet and begins a scan of the satelite debris:: LtCdrFaldek -> @ Hmmm maybe.. 45 minutes or so I should think. McFly -> @ ::hilee:: seems like years but probably more like an hour Kansas Kenickie -> @ I am a size 7 Eva Jaz -> ::trying to make small talk to keep herself distracted :: soooo are you officially back on duty ? :: noticing again how pale and washed out Vil looks :: LtCdrFaldek -> @ ::continues feeling around:: Kansas Kenickie -> @ and deeper I mean a harder knock T'Prise -> @ ::Pilot:: And you do not honor that side of your cultural heritage? precip -> ::awaits the hammer to fall:: Vilanne -> Yeah, after I proved to him on Risa that I could handle a lot of physical exercise, he let me return. Ian_Syndrx -> ::as he scans where the satelites where, and where the debris should be, he finds nothing, Ian starts digging through the scan logs:: Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Perks:: Oh, I haven't checked the floor Hilee -> @::nodding::..Looks at Kansas..listening to her measurments estimates...Mc Fly> And the air is still good,not stale in any way..right? McFly -> @ so we're in a truck with a cab in front, alright Admiral Atragon-9 -> Jami, set this room to broadcast through the ship, I want the full staff to hear the proceedings, maybe they can ake suggestions after this Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Puts head to the ground, knocks:: Garnoopy -> ::thinks that's probably a bad idea, given that A9 might come off stuipd:: EJ Pilot -> @::TPrise:: I do, but at the moment I am stuck in a box and theres nothing I can do about it. So once I am out I can continue honoring my klingon culture until then I am human mode. ::smiles:: Kansas Kenickie -> @ also I don't think any of us are tall enough to touch the ceiling alone McFly -> @ ::sniffs Kansas:: smells good to me, obviously we're not in an air tight box Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @::listening absently to the conversation between the security officers:: Sovak -> ::Sovak looks up and give a slight nod to A9 as he enters the CR:: kyle_mele -> ::changes position in his chair:: Cmdr JFarrington -> Aye, Sir. ::accessing the system:: +All Hands+ Beginning broadcast from the conference room. Hilee -> @McFly> Exactly...and that may be a way out...we need to find it. T'Prise -> @ :: Nods to Pilot :: You have a logical and enlightened way of balancing your dual heritage. Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Sits up:: are you not worried? precip -> ::looks at the Admiral wondering what that meant....then to LtCmdr Roget whispers:: Is that wise what he just said...doing a shipwide on a senior staff conversation? EJ Pilot -> @::T'Prise:: Why thank you, Lieutenant T'Prise. ::smiles in the dark:: Ian_Syndrx -> ::looks at sensor data of the satelites at the moment of their destruction, watches as the debris exists, and then does not, seemingly defying the natural laws of physics:: Cmdr JFarrington -> ::catching Precip's comment but saying nothing:: McFly -> @ ::smiles even though she probably can't see it:: oh no I'm plenty worried, but by being in charge i'm not allowed to lose it till the mission is over, so for now i'm just trying to keep my calm on Admiral Atragon-9 -> Alright Chiefs, let's go around the table. Ideas on what we can do now LtCmdr Roget -> Precip> ::whispers back:: No, but then when has he ever stood on protocol? T'Prise -> @ :: Raises an eyebrow :: It was merely an observation. Was the doctor able to ascertain the nature of the injuries to your hand? Ian_Syndrx -> ::takes another look at the data about where the debris ought to be, then uploads it to a padd and heads for a window:: Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Stands up:: Faldek come here LtCdrFaldek -> @ ::stands on tippy toes:: I think the top is near, jumps and hits it with his finger:: Must be... 10 feet or so Eva Jaz -> ::starts repeating the question to an obviously distracted Vil but stops talking mouth opened as she hears the broadcast starting , not wanting to miss a word :: Vilanne -> >Jaz> Were you able to find out anything when he was down here earlier? I didn't see him. Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Keeps hand out so he can't get grabby:: precip -> ::stands:: Sir...I object to this meeting should not be on shipwide LtCdrFaldek -> @ ::goes to the sound of KK's voice:: Yes. Keb -> ::glances at the person on first base impatiently...thinking it had better be something good:: Admiral Atragon-9 -> Security? Vilanne -> ::quietly listenin g too:: Cmdr JFarrington -> ::thining a point by point review would be a good start::: McFly -> @ ::thinking;; this is really gonna suck when we get to where ever we're going Kansas Kenickie -> @ I am going to climb on your back and then feel the ceiling Kansas Kenickie -> @ Kinda like playing chicken in a pool McFly -> @ ::wishes he had a slip of latinum every time she's said that:: Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @::snorts, suddenly sorry that this is not occuring in full light:: Ian_Syndrx -> ::Ian reaches an optimal window in the corridor, orders a small telescope from a replicator, and takes a look Kansas Kenickie -> @ Well chicken fights Ian_Syndrx -> :: LtCdrFaldek -> @ McFly, please don't talk like that. Ok Kansas ::kneels downLL Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Climbs up:: Stand up EJ Pilot -> @::TPrise:: Ah, that it was. Its broken, I can feel it. But I will deal with it. LtCdrFaldek -> @ :: stands slowly:: Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Feels, bangs:: Cmdr JFarrington -> ::watching Precip for his input::: precip -> ::remains standing:: This is highly irregular. A senior staff meeting ..diseminates information to the crew what should be said and what shouldn't for the sake of morale. Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Bang, bang:: Ian_Syndrx -> +Echser+ Syndrx to Escher, I think I've got something, the satellites we shot down were made of a stealth material, it may be why our sensors can't get anything useful from the planet. Kansas Kenickie -> @ Move tothe right Cmdr JFarrington -> ::questioning look::: LtCdrFaldek -> @ ::moves:: Vilanne -> Ahhh.. so they do keep stuff from us. ::winks at Eva:: Cmdr JFarrington -> ::unsure of his meaning::: doug.t -> ensign richarson> :: is out making repairs:: Garnoopy -> I have to agree with Precip. Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @::steps forward in the general direction of the noise and banging, figuring she'd better be on hand in the event this little tower decides to topple floorwards:: T'Prise -> @ :: Pilot :: Perhaps the doctor has something can alleviate the symptoms. ::Looks around and notices oddly shaped figures moving around in the dark, near where the banging sounds are originating from.:: Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Feels the ceiling:: McFly -> @ Brutus> ::Brutus sits on the floor curled up and rocking himself back and forth; he's glad it's dark cause no one can see the tears roll down:: precip -> ::looks at the Admiral::...this is not good for the crew Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Bangs, because it helps and annoys the Rommie:: Eva Jaz -> ::soft chuckle:: that surprises you ? :: semi worried smile :: Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @::annoyed Rommie is annoyed:: EJ Pilot -> @::looks in the direction of where TPrise seems to be looking:: What is it? Cmdr JFarrington -> ::still unsure of his meaning::: Keb -> ::stares at Precip:: Don't you think crew morale is about at base level just now? I'd rather know what was going on. Unless you're planning to say things are way worse than we already know. kyle_mele -> ::small chuckle to himself, finding the last time this was done, his concerns went unheeded - why would they matter this time around?:: Kansas Kenickie -> @ Move forward ::Bangs while he moves:: Cmdr JFarrington -> ::quizzical look even::: LtCdrFaldek -> @ ::continues moving:: Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Sighs:: I don't think there is anything up here McFly -> @ ::thinking;; why do robots take hostages... and how do you kill a robot? T'Prise -> @ ::Pilot:: I believe that the security personnel are making an ineffectual attempt to gain our freedom. Kansas Kenickie -> @ Rain MC_Escher -> +Syndrx+ Thanks, Syndrx. Sounds like that could actually be good news. ::snaps out of his funk a little, realizing the implications that has for the disappearing away team, pays attention to the meeting:: Keb -> ::leans forward on the conference room table:: Kansas Kenickie -> @ Isn't that how the Tin Man rusted? Vilanne -> ::serious smirk through dry, grey-tinged lips:: I figured, I mean, it's standard operating Eva Jaz -> ::grabs a PADD not even looking at it .. just trying to keep her hand busy :: EJ Pilot -> @::TPrise:: Ah, I thought it was something besides them... Cmdr JFarrington -> ::giving a glance at the comm, wondering if morale is served listening to the DHs argue::: Admiral Atragon-9 -> ::walks over to Jami's console and disconnects the shipwide link, then turns to the room, his eyes narrowed:: kyle_mele -> ::clears his throat:: Commander Precip.. the last time a shipwide comm was used during a senior staff meeting was when we jumped galaxies. This is a far less threatening situation, I fail to see how this sets any precendence that hasn't already been set. Kansas Kenickie -> @ let me down ::sighs again:: LtCdrFaldek -> @ Find anything yet? Your bony thighs are irritating my bony shoulders... but the warmth is nice... Garnoopy -> ::notes A9's eyes narrowed, wonders if that's supposed to be threatening:: doug.t -> :: is still monitoring the systems :: Ian_Syndrx -> ::looks through his telescope and can see the debris, but the scanner link on his PADD sees nothing in the same place:: McFly -> @ ::snaps to faldek:: Hey! Don't be enjoying her warmth! LtCdrFaldek -> @ Oh... sure::picks her up and pulls her over his head standing her on her feet:: Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @::rolls eyes:: Keb -> ::leans back a little in her chair, realizing she spoke entirely out of turn:: Hilee -> @:: Listening to the resonant souds from the banging on the ceiling.....:: Admiral Atragon-9 -> ::his voice very quiet, but hardened:: Ladies and Gentlemen, we have sent a team to the surfce of this planet and they got attacked Kansas Kenickie -> @ Thanks T'Prise -> @ ::Pilot:: Perhaps they ought to practice some patience and not expend energy on useless endeavors. Admiral Atragon-9 -> Now they are either all dead or buried so deep under the surface that we can't detect them LtCdrFaldek -> @ Welcome. precip -> ::looks to Dr. Mele:: Is there such thing as a fear of the unknown....and when your senior staff is abit clueless on what has happened...it doesnt make the chain of command .....compitent Keb -> ::bites her lip and clenches her fists:: EJ Pilot -> @::TPrise:: You can't tell them that..they wouldn't listen.. ::craving some gagh and bloodwine:: LtCdrFaldek -> @ Brutus? Where are you Mr Wanna be Hulk... Ian_Syndrx -> ::heads back to the lab, starts typing up a mission proposal on his PADD:: Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::walks over and trip, sits next/on McFly:: MC_Escher -> ::speaks out:: There's a third option, Admiral precip -> ::takes a seat once he sees A9 disengage the com:: Admiral Atragon-9 -> Time is of the essence and you people are worried that your departments will hear us discuss the options?? McFly -> @ he's right, your warmth is nice kyle_mele -> ::raises his finger to Atragon - and no, not that one:: Vilanne -> ::glances at Eva:: Do we have any clue? Any options from a medical standpoint to help them? Our friends? Our coworkers? Cmdr JFarrington -> ::wondering since when not knowing what happened reflects on the chain of command::: Ian_Syndrx -> ::reaches the lab, barely managing to not bump into people as he types, sits down and continues typing:: LtCdrFaldek -> @ ::yells:: Brutus! Stand up! Hilee -> @::Rubbing his chin....Faldek/Mc Fly> Actually that might not be a bad idea.... T'Prise -> @ ::Pilot:: As we are not currently in deadly peril at the moment, we should be conserving our injury and planning for contingencies. Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::lets slip a girly Giggle:: EJ Pilot -> @You can play house later... ::McFly & KK:: T'Prise -> *injury = energy Admiral Atragon-9 -> So... Now that we are all alone... CAN I GET SOME DAMN IDEAS???!!!! McFly -> @ Brutus> ::wipes the tears away; tries to compose himself:: Over here Commander... ::under his breath:: and don't yell at me LtCmdr Roget -> <bak> LtCdrFaldek -> @ Well when i call you I expect an answer promtly. Now, how much can you bench? Keb -> ::stands up:: I think we should go down and find them, Admiral. I volunteer for the mission. precip -> Security only reports Transporter Lock inexplicably lost....No Sensor failures.....We can possible reachieve contact with a shuttle flying over the area the AT disappeared. MC_Escher -> Admiral! Syndrx detected something curious about the destroyed satellites McFly -> @ Pilot, we're obviously not getting out of here, lets just save our energy for when we have to fight Hilee -> @Brutus> Just how tall are you? Turris Morran -> ::looks over at Syndrx, seeing him typing furiously:: What's going on? Eva Jaz -> ::shakes her head :: No Doctor I really don't .. umtil we know what's going on for a fact I think anything anyone comes up with is pretty much gonna be just random useless ideas :: goes back to chewing her nails absently : : Cmdr JFarrington -> ::turns towards Escher::: McFly -> @ Brutus> About 500 sir Vilanne -> ::notices Jaz's chewing:: Is your man on the AT? Admiral Atragon-9 -> Alright, I see that you aren't tongue-tied, you just have stage fright EJ Pilot -> @ But playing house would deplete that energy.. ::grins:: McFly -> @ Brutus> and that would be 7 feet Lt. Admiral Atragon-9 -> one at a time please Garnoopy -> ::looks at Keb:: Now, there's a smart move. Lets send a dozen more people into the unknown to get killed. kyle_mele -> ::still sitting with his finger raised:: Keb -> ::sits down, glaring at Garnoopy:: We can't just leave them there. McFly -> @ ::nods raising an eyebrow:: quite true Admiral Atragon-9 -> Mitar, keep working with Science to tweak your Tactical scans LtCdrFaldek -> @ Well thats more than me... Ok... Kansas bangs a few dents in here I want you to find them, and pretend its a Romulan that stole your toys, and beat him to a pulp... ok? Admiral Atragon-9 -> Keb, I am not sending anyone else down there until we know what happened Garnoopy -> ::Keb:: Just cause they fell off teh cliff doesn't mean you have to follow with a blindfold on precip -> We could use a shuttle over the area...Admiral. Admiral Atragon-9 -> Dr. Mele? kyle_mele -> When the initial team beamed down, did we maintain a constant lock on them, or were their signals lost once they reached the surface? Admiral Atragon-9 -> ::gives Escher the "hold on a sec" nod:: Eva Jaz -> ::looks up to Vil starting a " I don't know who you;re refering to" type of sentence before giving up trying to put up a thoguh facade :: Yes :: stis down and sighs :: Kansas Kenickie -> @ that is going to be a BIG bang kyle_mele -> Or was it something that happened afterwards, inexplicably? McFly -> @ Brutus> ........You don't have to talk to me like i'm an idiot LtCmdr Roget -> :: a slight, hardly noticable shake of her head at Keb's cowboy attitude:: Ian_Syndrx -> ::looks up at Turris:: I found something interesting about the satellites, but I need samples, so I'm typing up a mission proposal to retrieve some debris, I can't transport it because I can't scan it, but I can see it, so I can nab it with a shuttle. Hilee -> @Faldek> How about the very center section of the ceiling...stressing the corners...may have a positive effect. Keb -> ::looks at A9 and bites her lip, but there's a definite glare in her eyes:: precip -> ::looks to Mele:: That is affirmative..I had a lock...and then contact was lost inexplicably. Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @::casts Faldek an unfortunately invisible withering look and calls him something choice in Rihan at the Card'hassin's choice of metaphor:: Admiral Atragon-9 -> Jami, we had a lock on them for awhile, right? LtCdrFaldek -> @ ::glances in the direction:: Well just do it, ok Brutus? precip -> ::looks to Jami at her end:: Admiral Atragon-9 -> ::turns back to Precip:: Ahh, yes, I thought so Vilanne -> ::extends arms for a hug:: C'mere Eva... it's ok. I'm afraid for our friend Jaiysa too. Cmdr JFarrington -> Aye, Sir. Lock until they were attacked, after which we read nothing. kyle_mele -> Then there are obviously forces at work which render transporters inoperative for the return trip. Cmdr JFarrington -> Which makes no sense at all. McFly -> @ Brutus> ...Aye sir ::wishes faldek could see his face:: Admiral Atragon-9 -> yes and yes! Hilee -> @Ej> Are you in any shape to assist the effort? Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @Are you expecting him to knock a hole in solid metal? LtCdrFaldek -> @ Heck pretend its my face... Admiral Atragon-9 -> ::turns to Escher:: Malcolm? Garnoopy -> ::listens carefully:: Kansas Kenickie -> @ (m) maybe use Faldek's head as a ram T'Prise -> @ ::Watches the proceedings somewhat skeptically.:: It is illogical to attempt escape while unable to see clearly. Cmdr JFarrington -> ::deep breath, leaning forward to rest her arms on the conference table::: Turris Morran -> ::paces his way over to Syndrx and looks over his shoulder:: Anything I can do to help? Kansas Kenickie -> @ I suggest we don't lean on the walls while he does this LtCdrFaldek -> @ Eva Jaz -> :: refrains from saying a mean comment about Jai , seeing Vilanne's real concern for the Rommie and hugs Vil closing her eyes :: I've never been good at the " sitting around waiting" kinda thing Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Moves away from the wall:: EJ Pilot -> @::Hilee:: Its just my hand they can repair it..maybe I can get one of those metal hands then I can start smashing stuff with it. ::klingonic laugh, short:: Admiral Atragon-9 -> ACTION: THE AWAY TEAM'S CAGE SEEMS TO COME TO A STOP AND THERE ARE SOUNDS OF IT CONNECTING UP TO SOMETHING ELSE McFly -> @ Brutus> ::walks to the back of the cage; takes short running burst and PLOWS right into the cage wall:: precip -> ::ponders using a low orbit shuttle flight of the area:: McFly -> @ Brutus> ::winces:: ...oh god, that hurt Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Covers ears, yells:: you feel that?! T'Prise -> @ ::Pilot:: I would not suggest exacerbating your injury. MC_Escher -> Syndrx noticed that the scans of the destroyed satellites detected...nothing. Even though we had visual contact. They seems to be employing some sort of high-tech stealth surfactant. Hilee -> @Ej> Ok...your out for the time being Lt. Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @::winces at the screeching of machinery as the cage seems to pause and dock:: Vilanne -> ::finishes the hug:: Neither have I... so, what can we do to pass the time? Try and come up with something, someway to help... some biosignaturemabob or something! Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @I believe the question may have just become moot. LtCdrFaldek -> @ Ok Brutus, belay my last. Ian_Syndrx -> Volunteer for some EVA time, or tell me what kind of metal cannot be scanned but can be seen. EJ Pilot -> @::TPrise:: Ah I tried. EJ Pilot -> @::Hilee:: Aye. EJ Pilot -> @::calm through the whole docking process:: LtCdrFaldek -> @ How bout the biggest of us bum rush when the door opens? Admiral Atragon-9 -> ::eyebrow goes up:: Okay, so maybe it's the same stuff on the ground and maybe it blocks our sensors? McFly -> @ Brutus> ::practically bruised his entire right side:: ...yeah a little late for that commander Kansas Kenickie -> @ Your idea, you do it Cmdr JFarrington -> ::small sign of hope in her eyes::: Hilee -> @::hearing the obvious clink and movement:: All> Well apparently we are going somewhere. MC_Escher -> ::nods:: That would by my theory. The only explanation for the simultaneous disappearance for the away team is either an explosion - we should have been able to detect in some manner - or a stealth surface of some sort. McFly -> @ They're robots faldek, all that'll happen is your soft skull splattering on their rigid metallic frame Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::puts ear against the wall, tries to listen:: LtCdrFaldek -> @ I'm going to file a report when we get back to Manticore. Garnoopy -> ::still listening:: Sovak -> Admiral, there is one other logical extrapolation of events that fit the criteria of data we have. T'Prise -> @ ::Moves away from the cage opening:: We are already in a precarious position, rushing into the unknown is not a rational plan of action. McFly -> @ please do LtCdrFaldek -> @ I'm just throwing ideas out there. Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @We were going somewhere. We just stopped. And I suggest we don't do anything tremendously stupid and see if we have the opportunity to gain some intelligence about the situation. Cmdr JFarrington -> ::turns towards Sovak::: Keb -> ::listens carefully, still clearly on edge:: Admiral Atragon-9 -> Alright, so let's retrieve some pieces of these satellites so we can analyze them and see if we can work around their stealth Hilee -> @McFly> I do suggest a slightly diferent approach... Garnoopy -> ::notes he was ignored by A9 for information:: Turris Morran -> ::Quirks his brow on the bit about a metal that "cannot be scanned":: You mean you're having trouble scanning something, or you want to make something that can't be scanned by someone else? Admiral Atragon-9 -> ::turns to Svak:: Captain? LtCdrFaldek -> @ Otherwise we could end up in another room equally as unescapable as this one. Sovak -> The reason we lost the lock is becauase the Awat Team have expired. There are no life signs. McFly -> @ we need constructive ideas not ass grabbers precip -> ::ponders how a bunch of metal can hide a billion people..but he's no scientist"" Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @::is getting irrationally aggravated about the fact that she keeps agreeing with the yyaio:: McFly -> @ and that'll probably happen... what is it hilee Admiral Atragon-9 -> ::short nod:: let's hope not. Admiral Atragon-9 -> Engineering? Eva Jaz -> ::looks around trying to fins something to do to keep her mind occupied :: Vil > I almost wish we had some of those early 20th century old medical files so I could spend the entire day just filing them .. dumb repetitive work is just what I need to keep Ian_Syndrx -> no, I mean there is a material in those satellites that is invisible on sensors, but can be seen quite plainly by the naked eye. Eva Jaz -> myself from thinking right now Sovak -> We may be risking a rescue operation, and more lives, for no reason. Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Plugs ear and keeps listening to the Wall for something:: Admiral Atragon-9 -> ACTION: THE AWAY TEAM'S CAGE BOUNCES UP AND DOWN BY A METER, AND EVERYONE IS KNOCKED OFF THEIR FEET (IF THEY ARE STANDING) Hilee -> @McFly> actually a combination of Lt. T'Prise,and Commander Faldek Keb -> ::gives Sovak daggery eyes:: precip -> ::Notes Sovak with the logical explanation.....cold...but he could be right:: LtCdrFaldek -> @ ::lands on rear:: Ouch... T'Prise -> @ I suggest that we bide our time until an opportunity presents itself, while observing as much as possible. Vilanne -> ::glances over at the used hypo cylindars:: Well, I'm sure Nurse Nancy wouldn't mind a little mindless help, but if you do that, can you also concentrate on how we can help find our people down there? EJ Pilot -> @::hits the ground, thud:: Ouch! P'TaQ! ::klingon curses follow:: McFly -> @ ::glad he's sitting:: please continue while we still have time Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Never happier to be sitting, but head hits the wall:: Ow Turris Morran -> Well, that's interesting. ::strokes his chin:: Did you...umm... try a metaphasic scan? Garnoopy -> ::looks at A9:: Despite boosting power and rerouting systems and all the normal things I can do, I have no way to enhance the sensors. Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @::thrown from her feet into the wall with a grunt:: Ooof... Garnoopy -> Whatever that stuff is that's blocking our scans, I've never seen it before - and it's more advanced than anything we have. Admiral Atragon-9 -> ACTION: AT THE SAME TIME, ONE OF THE WALLS OF THE CGAE SLIDES INTO THE FLOOR AND THE TEAM IS PRESENTED WITH MORE 3-METER HIGH ROBOTS FACING THEM Garnoopy -> We're dealing with something that is unknown here. Keb -> ::Sovak, trying her hardest to control her voice:: Even if it is possible they're gone, we can't just give up on them. McFly -> @ ::hears KK's head hit:: ooh, you alright? Garnoopy -> Unless of course, they're all dead. Hilee -> @Faldek> We wait..observe and then take our first opp....when we do have room to move...::bounces on the floor where he is setting:: T'Prise -> @ ::Also comes up against the cage wall, but refrains from crying out.:: Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @::scrambles to her feet, peering around and squinting into abrupt bright light:: Fvadt... precip -> (Brutus outmatched ....oh dear) LtCdrFaldek -> @ Uh... ::stands up:: Robot thing I demand to see your creators. Admiral Atragon-9 -> Garn, would it help to analyze some of the material they are using EJ Pilot -> @::gets to his feet:: P'TaQ dead ahead... Kansas Kenickie -> @ I say we rush them Ian_Syndrx -> no, but I doubt it would give us results, if it were out of phase it wouldn't be visible, still, worth a shot, get on that. Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::gets to her feet:: precip -> ::thinks that is science...but he's not paid for that:: doug.t -> ::continues to work in main engineering makeing reports, and helping out the repair crews.:: McFly -> @ ::sees the wall open up to reveal more robots; holds back KK:: not now babe Garnoopy -> ::Atragon:: Perhaps, I could beam up a sample... but I'd have to literally take it from a building of theirs. They *might* notice part of the roof missing. T'Prise -> @ :: Gets to her feet, quietly watching.:: EJ Pilot -> @::McFly:: Aww..I was ready.. Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @::bends her knees slightly in a guarded position, moving towards the diehvir and looking for a potential route out:: Garnoopy -> I question whether you want to alert whoever is down there that there is a larger ship in orbit. Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Pulls herself free with a grunt:: Admiral Atragon-9 -> What about pieces of their satellites? Hilee -> @::Eases up to a standing position....watching the robots closely:: Eva Jaz -> ::takes a deep breath calming down to her cool professional self :: My mind is already on it Doctor Vilanne -> ::goes over to the fancy machinery:: Who have we put parts in... maybe we can scan for signatures ... heat signs, bioenergy... bad breath! Anything. Turris Morran -> ::nods:: Aye. ::steps over to a console and begins setting up the sensors to run a metaphasic scan on the satellites:: Garnoopy -> My guess is that they would also notice a satellite missing... but again, might work. Admiral Atragon-9 -> ACTION: THE ROBOTS SWING INTO TWO ROWS TO ALLOW THE TEAM TO MOVE BETWEEN THEM, OUT OF THE BOX AND INTO A LARGER ROOM EJ Pilot -> @::looking over the robots, evaluating them even:: McFly -> @ ok didn's some of us do some rushing back at the city with less than no effect? kyle_mele -> If these things are invisible to scans, how are we going to achieve a lock on a satellite? LtCdrFaldek -> @ I think they want us to proceed forward. Admiral Atragon-9 -> We have already blown up some of their satellites, so let's hope they think we're a metero shower EJ Pilot -> @::McFly:: Yea..nevermind then. Garnoopy -> ::Kyle:: That's why we have a tether and an excellent tactical officer who can aim manually\ Admiral Atragon-9 -> meteor, too Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @::looks at the path being opened for them and narrows her eyes skeptically, folding her arms:: Hilee -> @McFly> Agreed...the direct approach will just not work::points at Ej's wrist:: Admiral Atragon-9 -> ::turns to Roget:: Anything interesting from Intelligence about this? Kansas Kenickie -> @ We stay in our box or walk into a trap McFly -> @ ::mcfly stands at the edge of the box ahead of everyone else looking down the path:: precip -> ::points to his eyes at Dr. Mele...and smiles..then realizes he probably made a stupid human joke:: EJ Pilot -> @::Hilee:: This was broken because I kept firing my phaser at them. LtCdrFaldek -> @ ::quietly:: ANyone see any wires or tubes or anything not metal? precip -> ::squats down in chair a bit:: EJ Pilot -> @::McFly:: What do you see down there sir? Hilee -> @Ej> I understand...exactly my point<w> Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Stays behind McFly, follows him:: T'Prise -> @ :: Assesses the situation, but stays quiet.:: LtCdrFaldek -> @ ::kneels down, slipping the small romulan dagger from his boot, concealing it against his wrist,up into his sleeve:: McFly -> @ ::turns back to pilot:: a whole lot of bad Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @Kenickie> The box will become the trap if we remain in it, rekkhai. Eva Jaz -> ::runs a 100 other possibilities as useless as Vil's one in her head while pacing , having picked up the PADD once again to keep her hands busy :: Admiral Atragon-9 -> ACTION: THE CAGE STARTS TO TILT UP, SO THAT THE OTHER ROOM IS LOWER LtCmdr Roget -> ::shakes her head her mouth depressing downward:: Nothing Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Slids into McFly and into the larger room:: LtCdrFaldek -> @ ::quickly exits the tilting box, but stops once he hits even ground:: McFly -> @ ::feels the cage moving; sighs:: ...screw it... ::walks forwards past the line of robots McFly -> :: Hilee -> @::Merley jumps out landing on the floor of the other room:: Admiral Atragon-9 -> Not that I expected much from the boys back home, but I had to ask Keb -> ::mutters under her breath:: Of course nothing... Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @::follows, watching the robots and waiting for them to strike:: T'Prise -> @ :: Moves down with the rest, still taking in their surroundings.:: Vilanne -> ::on the console, trying to make the computer look out every scenerio McFly -> @ ::starts walking down the hall lined with nothing but columns of robots:: Keb -> ::closes her eyes, still listening:: Turris Morran -> ::waits for the system to finish setting up and turns back to Syndrx:: So, it's not showing up on scans? Which must mean that the material is highly reflective, highly absorbant, or highly permeable. And since you say it's a metal I doubt it's that latte precip -> ::glad that line the crew did not hear:: LtCdrFaldek -> @ Check... ::follows the group. LtCdrFaldek -> @ The next round is mine. EJ Pilot -> @::following the AT:: Admiral Atragon-9 -> Alright, if no one else has a new idea, let's collect up pieces of their technology and bring them aboard - but in stasis. Let's find out how they do that voodoo That You Do, So Well! (sorry, couldn't resist) Hilee -> @::Watching the robots as they pass them...looking for any kind random non unified movement from their captors:: Eva Jaz -> ::looking over Vil's shoulder at the computer monitor :: McFly -> @ ::quietly under his breath he mutters;; i'm not gonna lose it, i'm not gonna lose it, i'm not gonna lose it... Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @Faldek> Round? Cmdr JFarrington -> ::puzzled on many levels::: Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Yells out:: Hello? Admiral Atragon-9 -> (forget that last piece) Ian_Syndrx -> ::nods:: I guess I shouldn't rule out it being non-metallic, but I'm betting is is, since it was part of a satellite at one point Vilanne -> It'll think much faster than our scattered minds... I hope there are enough variables to come up with anything. T'Prise -> @ ::Looks around, trying to figure out what is happening.:: LtCdrFaldek -> @ Chess. Cmdr JFarrington -> ::at the defeatist attitude of some:::at the argumentative attitude of others:: McFly -> @ ::jumps at KK's moment of loudness:: please babe, not now LtCdrFaldek -> @ Turn... whatever. Admiral Atragon-9 -> Dismissed. Mr. Precip, a moment please Cmdr JFarrington -> ::at the sudden disappearance of billions, and their away team::: precip -> Of course sir... Cmdr JFarrington -> ::stands to exit::: EJ Pilot -> @ ::Faldek:: The game or like those? ::points at KK:: LtCdrFaldek -> @ CHess, not chest... Cmdr JFarrington -> ::wandering towards the door::: Keb -> ::pushes herself out of her seat, and tromps out, rubbing her forehead:: LtCdrFaldek -> @ I swear sometimes... Kansas Kenickie -> @ We aren't here to harm you.. Please show yourself! Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @::gives Faldek an odd look and then turns her attention on Kenickie:: EJ Pilot -> @::Faldek:: I know I just was trying to take a edge off of things. kyle_mele -> ::stands, glances around:: Admiral Atragon-9 -> ACTION: WITH THE AWAY TEAM IN THE ROOM, THE ROBOTS RETREAT TO THE BOX AND THE WALL COMES BACK UP, LEAVING THE TEAM IN THE ROOM ALONE McFly -> @ Brutus> ::Brutus walks down the hall trying to intimidate the robots like he does the people on the ship; he notes their expressionless faces and starts to become intimidated himself:: Hilee -> @Faldek> Not to worry my friend...our time will come. Eva Jaz -> ::nods in agreement with Vil, wihtout stopping trying to run other scenarios in her "scattered" mind:: EJ Pilot -> @ We must of been in their box.. LtCdrFaldek -> @ See... one room to another. Ian_Syndrx -> ::a light blinks on Ian's console to inform him that the meeting ended:: Cmdr JFarrington -> ::exits the CR and takes her position at OPS::: Kansas Kenickie -> <<Can we see now?>> Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @::turns in time to see the wall clang back into place:: precip -> ::remains standing:: MC_Escher -> ::heads out of the conference room and resumes his science station:: T'Prise -> @ ::Still looking around:: There are times when silence has the loudest voice. McFly -> @ Yes faldek, that's what was anticipated Vilanne -> ::inputs every crazy scenerio she can come up with:: I hope I'm not overloading this thing Keb -> ::stands behind the helm chair, looking down at her console as Helmguy moves away, but doesn't immediately take her seat:: Ian_Syndrx -> +Escher+ Syndrx to Escher, I'd like permission to take the Cerberus out to retreive debris from one of the satellites. kyle_mele -> ::exits the conference room, now standing at the back of the bridge:: Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @T'Prise> What in Arrienye is that supposed to mean? Admiral Atragon-9 -> ACTION: THE ROOM IS 10 METERS SQUARE, MADE OF A METAL ALLOY, THERE IS A SOFT LIGHT COMING FROM THE CEILING AND THERE IS NO VISIBLE SEAMS ANYWHERE Hilee -> @::Thinking a giant rubics cube:: LtCdrFaldek -> @ If there werent so many of them... ANyone notice any wiring or hydrolics anything that could be used as a weakness against them? Cmdr JFarrington -> ::wondering about getting a visual safely:::: McFly -> @ ::looks around the room:: they sure know how to weld Admiral Atragon-9 -> (lol McF) Eva Jaz -> It's a computer .... it can take it .. sometimes even crazy ideas lead to something ::encouraging smile wanting to believe what she just said :: Hilee -> @::Points up:: Faldek> from the only light source would be my guess. Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> ((*arreinnye)) Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Sighs:: well atleast I can se that there is no way out Keb -> ::sinks into her seat finally, letting out a breath:: We have to find them... T'Prise -> @ ::Raises an eyebrow at t'Tamarak:: There is no need to profane, I was merely stating that by being silent we deprive our captors of gaining any information about us via our words. MC_Escher -> +Syndrx+ That's the plan, Syndrx, but I need explicit permission from the Admiral and he's still in the meeting. Sit tight. Admiral Atragon-9 -> and... McFly -> @ ::takes Kansas' hand:: this is really going to suck precip -> ::remains standing in Conference room with A9:: Admiral Atragon-9 -> =/\======= PAUSE SIM =======/\= Admiral Atragon-9 -> TBS is two hours Admiral Atragon-9 -> during that time, nothing new happens in the surface room, but the orbiting crew can collect and start analyzing satellite bits Admiral Atragon-9 -> Sovak, Jami - comments? Cmdr JFarrington -> I'd like to thank Jai for the log this week. Sovak -> We only had ONE absense tonight! T'Prise -> Can we find something to splint Lt. Pilot's hand, he is going to further injure it. Admiral Atragon-9 -> you have Faldek's knife Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> Good point. Admiral Atragon-9 -> Okay, any questions/comments? LtCdrFaldek -> Can the light source possibly be used to form some sort of escape? LtCdrFaldek -> Like finding a wire, yanking it down, and short ciurciuting something Admiral Atragon-9 -> no, the light is coming from... you can't figure out where Admiral Atragon-9 -> night, 'Core

Game Master (GM) - STSF Sorehl Game Master (GM) - Cmdr JFarrington Mission Commanding Officer (MCO) - STSF Sorehl Mission Executive Officer (MXO) - STSF Scooter Helm/Operations Officer (HOPS) - Kirkriker Chief Medical Officer (CMO) - TKAR Chief Security Officer (CSEC) - Jay Assistant Security Officer (ASEC) - Cmdr JFarrington MISSION BRIEFING: The Luna-class starship Mimas is on a stellar survey and has entered a planetary system, believed uninhabited. The second planet in the system is indeed class-L (Marginal), with an oxygen/argon atmosphere, abundant "plant" life, an ocean than spans 50% of the globe, and no indication of animal life. STSF Sorehl -> =/\= =/\= BEGIN CLASSROOM SESSION =/\= =/\= STSF Sorehl -> =/\= =/\= BEGIN CLASSROOM SESSION =/\= =/\= STSF Sorehl -> :::walks to the podium::: Cmdr JFarrington -> ::pays attention::: STSF Sorehl -> Tonight's subject: Non-bridge activity jay -> ::looks up to the podium at Sorehi walks up to it:: TKAR -> ::watches and is ready for notes:: STSF Sorehl -> Or in other words, "What? There's other parts of the ship?" Cmdr JFarrington -> :pulls out her notepadd:: jay -> ::grins:: Cmdr JFarrington -> B) jay -> ::pulls out a padd:: STSF Sorehl -> It should be obvious that, while a significant number of plot elements are centered on the bridge, there are plenty of activities that happen elsewhere? Where else could they happen? TKAR -> <TKAR>::raises hand:: kirkriker -> ::raises hand:: Cmdr JFarrington -> ::still thinking::: jay -> ::raises hand:: STSF Sorehl -> TKAR? STSF Sorehl -> Then kirkriker and jay << Go ahead and type then hit ENTER when I call on you >> STSF Sorehl -> TKAR? TKAR -> Sir,sickbay,engining,computer science office,security office,someone,s quarters,jefferies tube,rec room,even the brig. STSF Sorehl -> All true. Kirkriker? kirkriker -> Transporter Room... in addition STSF Sorehl -> Jay? jay -> A medical emergency that foucuses attention on sickbay; or an engine malfunction that foucuses attention on engineering; or an intruder that requires the attention of the security team. kirkriker -> ::rh again:: STSF Sorehl -> I think you all get the point. There's a lot of other places besides the bridge, after all, our storyboard is the entire galaxy. STSF Sorehl -> Kirkriker? kirkriker -> pretty much anywhere jay -> ::smiles:: TKAR -> <TKAR>::nods to jay:: Cmdr JFarrington -> ::impressed, glance at Jay, takes notes::: STSF_Scooter -> ::raises hand:: STSF Sorehl -> In fact, having a bridge position may make it less likely you'll wind up where the action is - especially if it's planetside. jay -> ::takes notes of the other cadets answers on his PADD:: STSF Sorehl -> Scooter? STSF_Scooter -> There's also Science doing science-y things that can be rather important to the mission, particularly in Advanced Sims, depending on the current plot-line, or just trying to survive the Jello eyeballig them STSF Sorehl -> Correct. Jay and Scooter bring up a good point that the TYPE of mission may necessitate the action taking place elsewhere, OR... STSF Sorehl -> ...there may be plenty going on in MULTIPLE locations, enough for various departments. TKAR -> ::gives a look jello eyeball but has a good point:: jay -> ::nods:: STSF Sorehl -> The key is, regardless of where you're assigned, always see if there's some way you can contribute to the ongoing plot. If not obvious, maybe there's something your character could be doing that keeps them open to possibilities. STSF Sorehl -> Locking oneself away in a supply closet for inventory is less likely to get one involved later. STSF Sorehl -> So, while the plot may not involve you at the moment, consider whether your activities are going to keep you from being involved later. STSF Sorehl -> Or whether they eliminate chances for interaction with the other players. TKAR -> ::makes notes on that point-makes notes about it:: STSF Sorehl -> Any other thoughts, Jami, Scooter? jay -> ::Speaking up:: So plan ahead. Cmdr JFarrington -> None here, Sir. STSF_Scooter -> Other than have fun, and make sure to remember the mission brief? Cmdr JFarrington -> Ohhh..the mission brief. Good one. Cmdr JFarrington -> Oh, I know... STSF Sorehl -> Yes? Cmdr JFarrington -> Wherever you are you should try to fit your activities or where you are into the mission brief. ::looks proud::: TKAR -> ::makes this note on that subject:: STSF Sorehl -> Very nice. Quite true. The MISSION BRIEF exists to suggest what players ought to be doing. Ignoring it is a good way to wind up out of the action. STSF Sorehl -> Or the plot, in general. STSF Sorehl -> OK, that's all I have. Jami, if you'll do the honors? STSF Sorehl -> :::steps back from podium::: Cmdr JFarrington -> Aye, Sir. Comin atcha. STSF_Scooter -> ::ducks:: Cmdr JFarrington -> =/\==/\= STSF ACADEMY =/\==/\= Cmdr JFarrington -> =/\==/\= 9/15/2009=/\==/\= Cmdr JFarrington -> Game Master (GM) - STSF Sorehl Cmdr JFarrington -> Game Master (GM) - Cmdr JFarrington Cmdr JFarrington -> . Cmdr JFarrington -> Mission Commanding Officer (MCO) - STSF Sorehl Cmdr JFarrington -> Mission Executive Officer (MXO) - STSF Scooter Cmdr JFarrington -> . Cmdr JFarrington -> Helm/Operations Officer (HOPS) - Kirkriker Cmdr JFarrington -> . Cmdr JFarrington -> Chief Security Officer (CSEC) - Jay Cmdr JFarrington -> Assistant Security Officer (ASEC) - Cmdr JFarrington Cmdr JFarrington -> . Cmdr JFarrington -> Chief Medical Officer (CMO) - TKAR Cmdr JFarrington -> . Cmdr JFarrington -> If you are not on the roster and wish to have a post, please send me one PM now. Cmdr JFarrington -> . Cmdr JFarrington -> =/\==/\=END ROSTER=/\==/\= Cmdr JFarrington -> =/\==/\=END ROSTER=/\==/\= STSF Sorehl -> Thanks, Jami. Cmdr JFarrington -> ::hops off::: STSF Sorehl -> :::gestures to the holodeck doors as they open::: Places, everyone. STSF_Scooter -> ::enters...:: STSF Sorehl -> MISSION BRIEFING: The Luna-class starship Mimas is on a stellar survey and has entered a planetary system, believed uninhabited. TKAR -> ::follows the group:: jay -> ::enters:: Cmdr JFarrington -> ::entering the holodeck with the others::: STSF Sorehl -> :::enters the bridge, takes the center chair::: STSF_Scooter -> XO> ::moves over to abscond with the science station:: STSF Sorehl -> <CO> :::watches the layout of the planetary system on the forward viewer::: kirkriker -> ::enters and sits at HOPS:: Cmdr JFarrington -> <ASEC> ::in the security office getting ready for her shift::: STSF_Scooter -> XO> ::looking at the readings:: jay -> <CSEC> ::In his office going over security reports:: kirkriker -> <HOPS><XO>permission to slave TAC to my console? STSF_Scooter -> XO> HOPS> Granted, Mr Riker. STSF Sorehl -> <CO><HOPS> It appears this system contains a Class-L planet - deemed marginal. kirkriker -> <HOPS>::slaves tactical to his console and begins using the sensors to scan the system:: TKAR -> <CMO>::Sick bay checking medical status on crew:: STSF Sorehl -> <CO><HOPS> Let's investigate it first. We can work our way to survey the less inhabitable ones afterward. STSF_Scooter -> XO> Fourth planet out from the star, Captain. On the outer edge of the habitable zone kirkriker -> <HOPS><CO>aye. ::sets course and engages:: STSF Sorehl -> <CO><XO> Probably limited to plant life, but it may be suitable for away team exploration... Cmdr JFarrington -> <ASEC> ::checking her weapon for charge, clicks on the safety, and approaches the CSEC's office::: kirkriker -> <HOPS><CO>we are on course for the planet. Cmdr JFarrington -> <ASEC> *chime* jay -> <CSEC> Enter STSF_Scooter -> XO> CO> Probably, Captain. But who knows what Darwin would find here. STSF Sorehl -> <CO><HOPS> Acknowledged. Standard orbit, once we're close enough. Cmdr JFarrington -> <ASEC> ::enters and comes to attenation:: Cadet Farrington ready for duty, Sir. kirkriker -> <HOPS>::nods to the Captain:: STSF Sorehl -> <CO><XO> Luckily, our ship has much greater range than his. TKAR -> <CMO>::goes to check on medical away pouches,tricorder,scanner<TO see if they are updated for any away missions:: kirkriker -> <HOPS>::programs the computer to put us in a standard orbit when in range:: STSF_Scooter -> XO> CO> Indeed. And I'm sure he'd be fascinated by how evolution developed on the various planets we've encountered. kirkriker -> <HOPS>::goes back to the sensors and continues scanning:: STSF Sorehl -> ACTION: The second planet in the system is indeed class-L (Marginal), with an oxygen/argon atmosphere, abundant "plant" life, an ocean than spans 50% of the globe, and no indication of animal life. STSF_Scooter -> XO> ::looks at the readings:: jay -> <CSEC><ASEC> At ease cadet. ::stands and grabs phaser from desk and straps it to his belt:: I was just about to make my rounds. Care to join me? Cmdr JFarrington -> <ASEC> ::stands easy::: Cmdr JFarrington -> <ASEC> <CSEC> Glad to, sir. I've always wanted to learn from the best. TKAR -> <CMO>::sees medical pouches are updated and ready to go:: STSF_Scooter -> XO> CO> Somewhat habitable, Captian. Oxygen/Argon atmosphere, plenty of what's reading as plant life, and a rather large ocean jay -> << :) >> jay -> << trying to flatter me now? >> STSF_Scooter -> XO> CO> Probably develop into a rather nice Class-M in a few million years. Cmdr JFarrington -> <ASEC> ::slightly overeager, wanting brownie points:::: Cmdr JFarrington -> <Me? Flatter? :::grin::> STSF Sorehl -> <CO> <XO> :::observing::: Well, certainly larger than Vulcan's. But then, your own world is quite wet. kirkriker -> <HOPS>::seeing that the computer failed to enter orbit types in the commands and the ship enters orbit:: kirkriker -> <HOPS><CO>We are now in orbit. STSF_Scooter -> XO> CO> That's Earth for you, Captain. STSF Sorehl -> <CO><HOPS> Very good. Let's commence surface scans. jay -> <CSEC> ::walks past ASEC and out of the office to start his rounds, looking back to make sure Jami's in tow:: kirkriker -> <HOPS>::starts surface scans:: STSF_Scooter -> XO> CO> But definitely not like the planets that Captain Marx doesn't seem to find STSF Sorehl -> <CO> :::gets up from center chair, watching the scans::: Breathable atmosphere and no animal life. STSF Sorehl -> <CO><XO> How so? Cmdr JFarrington -> <ASEC> ::is in tow, in step with CSEC::: kirkriker -> <HOPS><CO>It appears that plant life is the only life there. STSF_Scooter -> XO> CO> I've read his logs...and they tend to light on coordinates for where he's been. jay -> <CSEC><ASEC> So, how long have you been in security cadet? STSF Sorehl -> <CO><HOPS> Interesting. Cmdr JFarrington -> <ASEC> ::lookin pretty darned proud, now that she's on an actual ship:::: <CSEC> My first time, Sir. STSF Sorehl -> <CO><XO> Let's see what's down there. Are you up for away team duty? STSF_Scooter -> XO> CO> Of course, Captain. Cmdr JFarrington -> <ASEC> ::hopes that's not held against her, slightly nervous glance around::: STSF_Scooter -> XO> -=CSEC/CMO=- Have your teams report to TR1 for away team duty. STSF Sorehl -> <CO><XO> See to it, then. Let's see what we can add to the lifeform catalog. STSF Sorehl -> <CO><HOPS> We're holding orbit? No anomalies? STSF_Scooter -> XO> CO> ::nods:: Aye Captain. STSF_Scooter -> XO> ::grabs a tricorder and heads for the lift:: jay -> <CSEC>::grins::<ASEC> Well, I'm sure you'll have a long career here- ::hears XO's comm:: +XO+ Acknowledged. kirkriker -> <HOPS><CO>::checks console::Aye sir, no anomalies, and a steady orbit. STSF Sorehl -> <CO><HOPS> Very good. Join the XO's team. :::motions for a relief officer::: jay -> <CSEC><ASEC> Well, looks like you'll have your first away mission here too. ::grins:: kirkriker -> <HOPS>::nods:: Aye Cmdr JFarrington -> <ASEC> ::beams::: jay -> <CSEC> ::walks to TL1:: kirkriker -> <HOPS>::grabs a tric and goes to the TR:: STSF_Scooter -> XO> ::arrives at the TR, and looks for a suitable beam down site:: STSF Sorehl -> <CO> :::observes continued scans::: TKAR -> <CMO>::checks medical staff on schedules for the week,<Ensign>Can you change schedule to next week+<XO>sir, on my way:::Grabs away kit::<ENSIGN>take over sickj bay> Cmdr JFarrington -> <ASEC> ::right there with CSEC:::: jay -> <<lol>> kirkriker -> <HOPS>::enters the TR and nods to the Commander::Sir. jay -> <<I was wondering how you were beaming from the TR when I wasn't even at the TL yet.>> STSF_Scooter -> XO> ::locks the coordinates of a promising site, with plenty of flora in the area:: kirkriker -> <HOPS>::waits to step onto the pad until a site has been picked:: Cmdr JFarrington -> <Oops...sorry..that's my form of being all warm fuzzy like> STSF Sorehl -> TR Chief> It's hard to find a spot WITHOUT plant life. It's like a carpet down there. STSF_Scooter -> ((Jami...warm and fuzzy)) STSF_Scooter -> XO> TR Chief> Indeed. Although this site does look promising. STSF Sorehl -> TR Chief> We'll set you down nice and easy, sir. jay -> <CSEC> ::enters TL with ASEC:: TR1 TKAR -> <CMO>::walks in TL goes to the padds::<XO><co>ready sir::Nods to both:: STSF_Scooter -> XO> CMO> Doctor. STSF_Scooter -> XO> ::drumming her fingers on the transporter console, waiting for Security...:: Cmdr JFarrington -> <ASEC> ::tags along:: STSF Sorehl -> TR Chief> Ready to energize on your command. kirkriker -> <HOPS>::steps onto the pad:: STSF_Scooter -> XO> TR Chief> As soon as Security decides to make their presence known, Chief. jay -> <CSEC> ::turbolift stops and walks out to the TR:: <XO> Sorry we're late sir. Cmdr JFarrington -> <ASEC> ::enters just behind the CSEC::: STSF Sorehl -> TR Chief> :::poised::: Cmdr JFarrington -> <ASEC> ::shrinks at Scooter's look::: jay -> <CSEC> ::Steps onto the padd:: STSF_Scooter -> XO> Places, ladies, gentlemen. STSF_Scooter -> XO> ::steps on to the pad:: STSF_Scooter -> XO> TR Chief> You may energize when ready, Chief. STSF Sorehl -> TR Chief> :::hand moves across the sliders::: Energizing. STSF Sorehl -> ACTION: The Away Team deshimmers. STSF_Scooter -> XO> ::sremmihs:: kirkriker -> <HOPS>::deshimmers:: STSF Sorehl -> ACTION: And shimmers again on the planet surface. Cmdr JFarrington -> @<ASEC> ::beams for real this time:::: kirkriker -> <HOPS>::shimmers to the surface:: jay -> @<CSEC> ::draws phaser and scans the area:: STSF_Scooter -> XO> ::materializes and pulls tricorder out:: kirkriker -> <HOPS>::pulls out his own tric and scans:: Cmdr JFarrington -> @<ASEC> ::following the CSEC's lead:::: STSF Sorehl -> ACTION: The air is cool and humid. The planet's surface is dappled in orange and red. Thick fungus covers the landscape, extending even into the water. STSF_Scooter -> XO> Definitely green... Cmdr JFarrington -> <do we need @?> STSF Sorehl -> << No need for @. You're all down there. >> Cmdr JFarrington -> <danke> STSF_Scooter -> ((What he said)) jay -> <CSEC> ::with definate sarcasam:: Anybody care for a swim? STSF_Scooter -> XO> CSEC> Not on your life, Chief. Cmdr JFarrington -> <ASEC> ::blink, turns towards CSEC, then realizes he Cmdr JFarrington -> s joking:::: STSF Sorehl -> ACTION: It is quiet and still. No sounds of animal life, or even the wind. Cmdr JFarrington -> <ASEC> ::takes up standard protective position on the opposite side of the AT from Jay:::: STSF_Scooter -> XO> AT> This is creepy... Cmdr JFarrington -> <ASEC> <NIP> Wow...too quiet. jay -> <CSEC><NOIP> It's quiet... TOO quiet... STSF_Scooter -> ((brb)) TKAR -> <CMO>::smiles::<XO>Scanning for any life on medicsl tricorder,interesting scans show nothing except us . kirkriker -> <HOPS>::is getting nervous and jumpy with the quiet:: Cmdr JFarrington -> <ASEC> ::swings at 360, kinda freaked out:::: STSF Sorehl -> ACTION: The landscape has gentle dips and valleys, all covered in the red/orange fungus, as far as the eye can see. jay -> <CSEC><ASEC> Steady cadet. STSF_Scooter -> (bak) Cmdr JFarrington -> <ASEC> ::deep breath:: <CSEC> Aye, sir. Just kind of creeped out here. kirkriker -> <HOPS>::looks around nervously:: STSF_Scooter -> XO> CMO> Even though we're surrounded by plant life, Doctor? STSF Sorehl -> ACTION: The fangus, extending into the water, seems to break up any large wave action. The surface is very still. kirkriker -> <HOPS><XO>permission to spread out and explore? STSF_Scooter -> XO> -=CO=- Captain, we're down on the planet. It's rather...reddish-orange here. STSF_Scooter -> CO> HOPS> Stand by, Mr Riker. STSF_Scooter -> XO> CMO> Doctor, is there anything particularly dangerous here? STSF Sorehl -> <CO> +XO+ Your description sounds consistent with what we're seeing from orbit. The plant life is decidedly non-chlorophyll based. Cmdr JFarrington -> <ASEC> ::ears perk up listening to the XO ask the CMO::: STSF_Scooter -> XO> -=CO=- Makes me wonder exactly *what* the plants use to synthesize energy then. STSF Sorehl -> <CO> +XO+ Uncertain. Could be a biological study in it. Cmdr JFarrington -> <ASEC> ::hoping it's not us::straightens up,relaxing just a tad::: TKAR -> <CMO>::thinking::<what if this is alive>Still scanning,it the tricorder is it registering anything but there might be something that is i need more data on this panet to tell if it is dangerous or not. STSF_Scooter -> XO> -=CO=- Aye... jay -> <CSEC><XO> ::in a low wisper:: Sir, mabye they're carnivorus, that would explain why there's nothing else alive here... Cmdr JFarrington -> <ASEC> ::hard swallow:::glance from CSEC to XO and back:: STSF_Scooter -> XO> CSEC> And what would they feed on, if there was no other fauna here, Mr Jay? STSF_Scooter -> XO> ::eyebrow raised:: STSF_Scooter -> XO> CMO> Tkar, get a sample of the fungus. STSF Sorehl -> ACTION: The medical tricorder shows that the fungus extends several meters below the surface, as well. STSF_Scooter -> XO> AT> Spread out, no more than 500 meters from the beam in site. Maintain communications as needed. We'll return here in 45 minutes. Cmdr JFarrington -> <ASEC> ::sudden thought::: <CSEC> If it were carnivorous and there were no....carni things for it to eat, wouldn't it die out? kirkriker -> <HOPS>::nods and moves out scanning:: Cmdr JFarrington -> <ASEC> ::hearing the XO::turns to CSEC for positioning::: STSF_Scooter -> XO> AT> And try not to annoy the fungus. jay -> <CSEC><AT> I want everyone to check in every 10 minutes. TKAR -> <CMO>::bends down further to check on the so call moss::<XO>sir,i just did ; interesting it feels like velvet.::Follows the XO:: Cmdr JFarrington -> <ASEC> ::swift pause mid-step, one under her raised foot:::sidesteps::: STSF Sorehl -> ACTION: The medical tricorder is analyzing a sample of the fungus. STSF_Scooter -> XO> ::scanning:: STSF_Scooter -> XO> ::...and not totally paying attention to where she's walking:: STSF Sorehl -> ACTION: There is uniformity in the fungus - similar thickness and consistency within view. jay -> <CSEC> ::walking out towards the "ocean" edge kirkriker -> <HOPS>::walking and scaniing accidentally steppingon a mound and his foot sinks in about aan inch but he continues on without noticing:: Cmdr JFarrington -> <ASEC> ::wondering who she is supposed to attach herself to::: STSF Sorehl -> ACTION: The fungus crunches under Scooter's boots, but does not appear to break or get crushed. TKAR -> <CMO>::Medical tricorder still doing its thing::<XO>capt,watch out! STSF_Scooter -> XO> NIP> It's like fungal shag carpetting... Cmdr JFarrington -> <ASEC> ::decides to latch onto Scooter and moves in her direction:::: STSF Sorehl -> ACTION: The fungus extending in the ocean is partially submerged and some floats just under the water's surface. jay -> <CSEC> ::turns to ASEC:: go with the XO Cmdr JFarrington -> <ASEC> ::waves an ack to the CSEC::: STSF Sorehl -> ACTION: From where HOPS withdraws his foot, a plume of fluffy spores spill out into the air. STSF_Scooter -> XO> ::walk, scan...notes the presence of both Tkar and Jami:: kirkriker -> <HOPS>::sees the spores out of the corner of his eye and turns around:: kirkriker -> <HOPS>oops Cmdr JFarrington -> <ASEC> ::scampers up next to Scooter::: <XO> I'm here to protect you, Sir. ::proudly::: jay -> <CSEC> ::walks along the oceans edge towards the rest of the AT:: kirkriker -> <HOPS>::scans the spores:: STSF Sorehl -> ACTION: The spores float gently, barely moving with the lack of wind. STSF_Scooter -> XO> ASEC> From? ::said wryly:: Cmdr JFarrington -> <ASEC> ::second thought::: <XO> Uh..that is, if there's something to protect you from. ::cough::: TKAR -> <CMO>::Points to fungus::<XO>there something under the fungus<points to a strange bump in the moss>. Cmdr JFarrington -> <ASEC> ::slight blush from the very overeager cadet:: STSF_Scooter -> XO> CMO> If there is, Tkar, it's probably just terrain. kirkriker -> <HOPS><CMO/XO>You might wanna see this.::points:: Cmdr JFarrington -> <ASEC> ::turns towards HOPS::: STSF_Scooter -> XO> ::turns back to Riker:: STSF Sorehl -> ACTION: The spores seem to drift toward the Away Team's original beam down point, where there was less fungus to begin with. jay -> <CSEC><AT> Everyone check in please kirkriker -> <HOPS><CSEC>HOPS good. STSF_Scooter -> XO> -=CSEC=- XO, still breathing jay -> <CSEC> ::walking away from the waters edge STSF Sorehl -> ACTION: As he responds, Kirkriker finishes with a loud sneeze. Cmdr JFarrington -> <ASEC> +CSEC+ Farrington here with Cmdr Scooter, Dr. TKAR, and...we're good, sir. kirkriker -> <HOPS>::follows the spores still takin g scans:: kirkriker -> <HOPS>::sneezes VERY loud:: kirkriker -> <<and I actually just did>> jay -> <CSEC><All> Acknowledged TKAR -> <CMO>::looks with XO::what the?<CSEC>This is the doctor im with the co. jay -> <<lol>> Cmdr JFarrington -> <ASEC> ::hears a sneeze from Kirkriker's direction::: <power of suggestion :P > STSF Sorehl -> ACTION: The spores billow away from HOPS in large turbulent circles. Cmdr JFarrington -> <CO's on the ship, TKAR :P > STSF_Scooter -> XO> ::watches the spores billow away:: STSF Sorehl -> << 2 minutes >> TKAR -> <CMO>::grabs a sample ::<OPPS XO> Cmdr JFarrington -> <ASEC> ::watching the spores:: Whoa... kirkriker -> <HOPS>oops kirkriker -> <HOPS>::has a stuffy nose now:: jay -> <<I think we should get out of here. These planets have a way of blowing up at the end...>> Cmdr JFarrington -> <ASEC> <CMO> Uh...wouldn't it be a good idea to cover our noses or something? STSF Sorehl -> ACTION: Kirkriker seems to have quite a few spores now attached to his uniform. STSF_Scooter -> XO> HOPS> Hayfever, Mr Riker kirkriker -> <HOPS>::stops and backs away realizing the spores are on him:: Oh no Cmdr JFarrington -> <ASEC> ::shrug:: <HOPS> Brush 'em off. kirkriker -> <HOPS>::practically screams::<CMO>Doc Cmdr JFarrington -> <ASEC> ::jumps at the scream:::: STSF Sorehl -> And... STSF_Scooter -> XO> CMO> Doctor? STSF Sorehl -> =/\= =/\= PAUSE SIM =/\= =/\= STSF Sorehl -> Very nicely done. Very low key/. Cmdr JFarrington -> TBC, Captain? STSF Sorehl -> Of course, as always, there may be more here than meets the eye... jay -> ::puffs his chest out, feeling very proud of himself:: STSF Sorehl -> ...or maybe this is just a great big red/orange fungus planet. Cmdr JFarrington -> ::was afraid of that::: kirkriker -> TBC? Cmdr JFarrington -> To be continued next week? kirkriker -> ok STSF Sorehl -> We'll have to see. I'd like to. Cmdr JFarrington -> Sweet. jay -> I'll be here kirkriker -> I'll try my hardest jay -> I'd like to continue with the same post STSF Sorehl -> We'll see what we can do, Jay. STSF Sorehl -> Any questions for me before we dismiss? kirkriker -> ::shakes his head:: STSF Sorehl -> OK, then. Dismissed!

::sigh::: And now you know what I have to live with in this virtual reality. If you want to see him in full-blown version, visit the academy tonight. It's A-9 on 9/9/09 - what more could you want?

=/\= USS MANTICORE BRIEFING #573, STARDATE 50909.07 =/\= The Federation Council has sent us to the quiet and gentle planet of Oppo, to see why it has gone completely silent and is no longer registering life signs from long-range sensor sweeps of the sector. Sensor sweeps from orbit confirm that there are no lifesigns on a planet of billions. A landing party has been sent to the center of one of their largest cities and has suddenly come under attack. Cmdr JFarrington -> :at OPS, suddenly turning to report::: Weapons fire on planet in the vicinity of the AT, Captain. EJ Pilot -> @::in a defensive position as they are being fired upon Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Standing next to McFly:: Vilanne -> ::in sickbay doing sickbay stuff:: McFly -> @ ::tackles KK out of the line of fire rolling with her behind a large piece of debris in the street:: Ian_Syndrx -> ::in the Science lab with a holoprojection of the planet analyzing massive quantities of scan data:: Admiral Atragon-9 -> ACTION: THE AWAY TEAM IS BEING FIRED ON WITH PULSED ENERGY WEAPONS T'Prise -> @ ::Moves for cover.:: Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> ::dives for cover as the shots explode over their head:: Cmdr JFarrington -> ::tappitytap:: I'm losing lock... weapons are...::blinks::: pulsed energy. MC_Escher -> ::magic edit to the bridge:: Admiral, large weapons fire from the planet's surface! EJ Pilot -> @::McFly:: What kind of weapons are those sir? LtCmdr Roget -> (hey ... jet lagged ... but I'm here) Cmdr JFarrington -> ::allowing MC to take the lead on the weapons::: LtCmdr Roget -> ::on the Bridge:: Ian_Syndrx -> ::a little blinking light appears around the away team, Ian zooms in and sees the weapons fire, confirms that the bridge station has registered the hits:: Admiral Atragon-9 -> Jami, beam them out of there, immediately McFly -> @ Brutus> eat energy based ammo b@stards! ::brutus fires his gatling phaser into the distance hoping he shoots something:: Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Leans against some junk:: Cmdr JFarrington -> Can't get a lock, Admiral. EJ Pilot -> @::cursing under his breath from the explosions:: Kansas Kenickie -> @ That is a energy weapon.. Cmdr JFarrington -> We're being jammed .... ::working feverishly::: Admiral Atragon-9 -> What? Frak, get a lock on them Right Away! Cmdr JFarrington -> On it, sir. ::shifting parameters, searching::: McFly -> @ ...what she said, looks like there's something advanced here after all T'Prise -> @::Looks at t'Tamarak:: Have you been injured, doctor? Admiral Atragon-9 -> <<Gatling Phaser? Someone feeding Brutus an energy belt?>> Kansas Kenickie -> @ or somone invaded them who is EJ Pilot -> @::McFly:: Return fire or wait for extraction sir? MC_Escher -> ::tapping:: The away team seems unharmed, at least for now. Registering correct number of life signs. Vilanne -> <<Boss!!>> Ian_Syndrx -> ::zooms his view back out and continues his analysis, but keeps glancing at the life-signs indicator:: Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> ::ducks as a bit of shrapnel from one of the buildings slams into the ground:: T'Prise> Na...I am unharmed. Where are the pulses coming from? Cmdr JFarrington -> Jamming is coming from their satellite system. Suggest taking them out. McFly -> @ ::reads tricorder:: i would say yes but I'm not reading anything out there EJ Pilot -> @::checks his tricorder as well:: EJ Pilot -> @ Odd... Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Looks through the junk to see if she can view the shooters:: T'Prise -> @ ::t'Tamarak:: I believe they are emanating from the above. EJ Pilot -> @ ::sets the phaser at widest range and high stun:: Admiral Atragon-9 -> We need to confirm that, as we will have to drop cloak to fire on them Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Grabs a rock and tosses back over their heads at the shooters:: T'Prise -> *the buildings above. Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @T'Prise> ::shoots her a withering look:: I had gathered that on my own, hann'yyo... McFly -> @ we're shootin blind people, just fire where you see lasers coming from EJ Pilot -> @::connects the phaser with tricorder:: Cmdr JFarrington -> ::still working:: We'd have to drop to beam them up, also Admiral. ::cringes, realizing she's correcting him::: Sovak -> We still show no life signs. Whou could be firing on them? Automated defense? Kansas Kenickie -> @ I can't get a clear view of the area to see anything McFly -> <<picturing a scene from star wars during an epic blaster fight scene>> Admiral Atragon-9 -> ACTION: AS THE AWAY TEAM TRIES TO FIND COVER AND DIG IN, THEY CAN HEAR MOTORS AND SERVOS AS THEIR ATTACKERS APPROACH - THEY SEEM TO BE 3 METER TALL HUMANOID ROBOTS WITH GUNS FOR HANDS Cmdr JFarrington -> ::must..not..criticize::: EJ Pilot -> @::fires blindly into the distance:: Ian_Syndrx -> ::zooms back into the area around the away team and starts playing back the data of the firefight, trying to find some way of detecting the attackers by triangulating the weapons fire and focusing scans in that area:: Admiral Atragon-9 -> Agreed, Sovak, this is weird Cmdr JFarrington -> ::Sovak:: The satellites are jamming the signal, Captain. I'm trying to work around it. Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Moves some stuff and get a look with her good eye:: McFly -> @ Brutus> ::stops firing as he sees the attackers getting closer:: ...my god... T'Prise -> @ ::Raises an eyebrow at the Romulan:: You posed the question. ::Scanning with her tricorder:: I am not registering lifesigns, but am picking up some type of active signal interference. Admiral Atragon-9 -> Yes, Jami, I am willing to drop cloak to save our people, I just want to be sure we need to destroy the satellites before exposing ourselves for that Vilanne -> ::on pins and needles as her Romulan friend is on an AT... doing inventory, mis-counting for the third time:: McFly -> @ Brutus> They're robots! EJ Pilot -> @Oh good god! Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @::curling her back against her cover, hears the servos whirring and turns, tracking the sound; nudges T'Prise roughly and points her gaze upwards away from teh scans:: Look. Cmdr JFarrington -> ::A9:: Well, sir...if we don't shoot the satellites we won't get a lock and we can't get them out. Sir. EJ Pilot -> @::disconnects the phaser and fixes the tricorder for normal use. Admiral Atragon-9 -> Alright, Tactical, I want a firing solution on those satellites and I need it now! EJ Pilot -> :: Kansas Kenickie -> @ They are getting closer T'Prise -> @ ::Glances up, eyebrow raising higher upon seeing the robots.:: Very curious. ::Begins taking more scans with her tricorder, but collecting very little data.:: Kansas Kenickie -> @ I saw find their sensors and blast it Ian_Syndrx -> ::picks up some EM activity where the shooters should be, starts writing in a rule for searching for similar patterns:: Kansas Kenickie -> *Say EJ Pilot -> @::scans the robots:: Vilanne -> ::for the fifth time, recounts the meds for distribution:: 10, 11, 12... 13. 14. 15... T'Prise -> @ ::t'Tamark:: Some type of electromagnetic intereference is preventing me from gathering any substantial data on those machines. Were you issued a weapon? kyle_mele -> ::exits his office, glances around Sickbay:: McFly -> @ shoot it if you can find it, just, try to hit something EJ Pilot -> @::looking over the scans baffled:: T'Prise -> *t'Tamarak Cmdr JFarrington -> +MED+ Prepare for incoming. EJ Pilot -> @::McFly:: Sir! Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @T'Prise> No. Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Shoots at the bots:: McFly -> @ what is it pilot ::shoots into the open:: MC_Escher -> ::tapping, trying to fight through the jamming to get some sort of ID on the attackers:: Ian_Syndrx -> ::finishes writing the rule, applies it to his current view and three red dots appear advancing on the away team:: Admiral Atragon-9 -> TAC GUY> Working on that now, Admiral EJ Pilot -> @::McFly:: I am picking an unusual alloy it isn't registering with my tricorder. EJ Pilot -> @::continues going over the scans:: Admiral Atragon-9 -> ACTION: THE ROBOTS SUDDENLY STOP FIRING, BUT CONTINUE TO CLOSE ON THE AT'S POSITION McFly -> @ compensate or something... ::shoots:: Cmdr JFarrington -> ::frowns, still working in high concentration::: T'Prise -> @ ::t'Tamarak:: I was not given one either, I suggest we find better over. ::gestures to another buiding, a few feet away, with an awning overhead.:: Ian_Syndrx -> ::starts comparing the red dots positions to the weapons fire sources to check on the accuracy of the detection, then the shots stop:: T'Prise -> *cover EJ Pilot -> @::McFly:: but it seems as if it was a cloak and it has a big energy build up in it. As if it were absorbing.... Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::adjusts power to her phaser:: MC_Escher -> ::gets the live uplink from Syndrx's console and puts the red dots on the primary screen:: We have a rough estimate of their location, Admiral Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> (("The guns...they've stopped!")) Kansas Kenickie -> @ I think we need to find better cover EJ Pilot -> @::AT:: Stop firing I think we are only feeding it! kyle_mele -> ::wanders over to Vilanne:: Doctor. Good morning. Cmdr JFarrington -> ::Escher:: Can you shoot it to me and I'll see if I can pick them up. Ian_Syndrx -> << ::stabalizes his rear deflector screens:: >> Sovak -> ON screen McFly -> @ right, everyone get into a building while we can Admiral Atragon-9 -> <<Just don't say "you're all clear, kid">> Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @::hearing the sudden cease of the firing from the robots; wastes no time on sarcasm:: T'Prise> Go. Now. MC_Escher -> ::tappity taps and sends the data to Jami's console:: EJ Pilot -> @::holsters his equipment and picks up his kit bringing the cardboard cutout of hilee along for the ride:: Admiral Atragon-9 -> TAC GUY> Firing Solution set, sirs Vilanne -> ::drops her counted items, and bites her lip, she was sure she didn't schedule herself when he was to be there:: G'morning Chief Mele. T'Prise -> @ ::Grabs t'Tamarak by the arm and heads towards the building.:: McFly -> @ Brutus> ::runs across the street into a building for some cover:: Cmdr JFarrington -> ::receives the data::: Got it. ::shifting parameters::: EJ Pilot -> @::runs towards the building as well:: Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @::yanked, almost overbalances but catches herself, extracts her arm, keeping up with the Vulcan as they dive into the cover of the doorway:: McFly -> @ ::looks over at KK:: in there, hurry Admiral Atragon-9 -> ACTION: SUDDENLY THE CITY SEEMS TO COME ALIVE WITH AUTOMATED VECHICLES AND WALKERS, ALL CONVERGING ON THE AT, THEY ARE SURROUNDED Cmdr JFarrington -> :;explosive sigh:: No lock. Kansas Kenickie -> @ :: Follows everyone, covering their rears:: Ian_Syndrx -> ::as it gets more data the detection rule starts to improve itself slowly, then more dots start appearing:: EJ Pilot -> @::looks around:: What in the..... kyle_mele -> I need a full report on Sickbay's readiness as soon as possible. Admiral Atragon-9 -> Alright, drop cloak and open fire on those satellites, NOW! Cmdr JFarrington -> Cloak down. Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Pushes people into a Building, follows in:: T'Prise -> @ ::Sits up, looking over at t'Tamarak:: Do you have a tricorder? Vilanne -> Yes, of course, Chief. ::considers all she's got to do:: verbal, or on computer, Sir? Cmdr JFarrington -> +MED+ Away team under fire. Prepare for incoming. Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @::swears violently as she reaches the inside of the building and turns, seeing the vast amount of movement growing outside:: EJ Pilot -> @::is inside of a building after being forced in:: Vilanne -> ::hears the com:: I'll guess, that's a verbal. McFly -> @ ::sees a puddle of sand ripple with every vibration; of course it should be water but the place is dry and it's the right time for a jurassic park moment:: EJ Pilot -> @::swears in Klingon:: Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Closes blinds:: now we are trapped Cmdr JFarrington -> ::eyes fixed on the console::: Still no lock. Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @T'Prise> A medical one, yes. ::gestures with it:: Admiral Atragon-9 -> TAC GUY> Firing now Vilanne -> We have nearly all of the biobed's open for business, no surgeries in the suites, the nurses have done a great job to freshen everything, and I as just finishing a tad of inventory. Meds are in rather good supply at the moment, Sir. McFly -> @ ...this kind of sucks Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @Kenickie> We were trapped at any rate, rekkhai, unless we are beamed free. Sovak -> Watching the tactical display Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @McFly> Does the ship know of the situation? McFly -> @ +manticore+ mcfly to manticore Ian_Syndrx -> ::allows the computer to keep improving the detection ability, then pulls his tricorder out and starts rigging it to detect the EM fields he's detecting:: Admiral Atragon-9 -> ACTION: LIKE A SCENE FROM "DAWN OF THE TERMINATOR DEAD" THE ROBOTS WALK RELENTLESSLY TOWARD THE BUILDING AND START TEARING THEIR WAY IN TO GET TO THE AT. THEY SEEM TO ONLY USE THEIR WEAPONS TO GET DOORS/WINDOWS OUT OF THEIR WAY kyle_mele -> +Jami+ Acknowledged. kyle_mele -> ::nods to Vilanne:: Excellent work, Doctor. EJ Pilot -> @::looks at them tear in:: T'Prise -> @ ::Commandeers the tricorder:: The tricorders may be linked together to generate a short-duration, low-power force field. ::Pulls the back panel off her own tricorder and begins tinkering.:: Cmdr JFarrington -> ::hearing static, disregards thinking it's the jamming::: Kansas Kenickie -> @ up the stairs! McFly -> @ +manticore+ is anyone there? Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @::the door in front of her shatters; backpedals:: T'Prise> I think it may be just slightly too late for that, rekkhai. Vilanne -> Thank you, Sir. ::goes back to counting for the moment, unless she gets other orders:: I'll just get these put away. EJ Pilot -> @::moves upstairs:: McFly -> @ +manticore+ Marco! Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @McFly> I will take that as a no. Hann'yyo. kyle_mele -> ::nods:: Get them put away. The away team is under fire, possible incoming wounded. Kansas Kenickie -> @ Stairs!! Up up ::Pushes people"" kyle_mele -> ::turns to leave, pauses:: McFly -> @ goddangit! ::hears another building being razed kyle_mele -> No rush. I can take care of getting triage set up. Vilanne -> Boss, they called Jaiysa for the AT. Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @::now its her turn to grab T'Prise by her arm and more or less shove her in the direction Kenickie is indicating:: Cmdr JFarrington -> ::headshake:: Still no lock. I've lost communications as well. kyle_mele -> ::nodding:: Yes. McFly -> @ ::takes a peek outside:: "censored" we're not shooting our way out of this one T'Prise -> @ ::Still holding the tricorders, stumbles along.:: Admiral Atragon-9 -> ACTION: THE ROBOTS ENTER THE BOTTOM FLOOR AND GRAB DR. T'TAMARAK AND EJ Cmdr JFarrington -> ::one hand on either side of the console as though it would help make it work::: EJ Pilot -> ::is grabbed:: Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::grabs McFly, shoves him up the stairs:: move EJ Pilot -> @** Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @::grabbed, shouts as she is yanked roughly backwards off her feet:: MC_Escher -> ::on screen the red dots and the AT are on top of each other: McFly -> @ ::pushes KK back and grabs his rifle shooting the robot at point blank:: EJ Pilot -> @Grrr! P'taQ! T'Prise -> @ ::Falls as t'Tamarak lets go of her arm:: Admiral Atragon-9 -> ACTION: THE ROBOTS CONTINUE TO MOVE IN ON THE AT, MOVING UP THE STAIRS WITH SURPRISING AGILITY Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Tries to grab t'Tamarak:: Vilanne -> ::putting things away hurridly:: She's barely acculmated to the Manticore... and this. Oh, I hope she doesn't hate us. McFly -> @ ::fightsback hand to hand but it really hurts:: T'Prise -> @ ::Gets to her feeting, moving to help Kenickie retrieve t'Tamarak.:: EJ Pilot -> @::holding kit and hops to have a chance to short circuit the beast when the moment is right. EJ Pilot -> :: Vilanne -> Dr Jaz... was she called too? ::looks around for Eva:: T'Prise -> *feet EJ Pilot -> <<hopes**>> Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> ((are we getting dragged off or just held?)) kyle_mele -> ::small smirk:: Doctor, she's Romulan. I'd wager she's seen more scenarios like this than you have. McFly -> @ ::looks for wires to pull out:: EJ Pilot -> @::with free hand sets his phaser to kill:: Admiral Atragon-9 -> <<Sorry, I missed it, but Manticore has no red or green dots tracking the AT, we have no comm and no lock on them, sorry>> Cmdr JFarrington -> ::there must be a way::: Vilanne -> ::nods:: Agreed, but I'd rather have her become accustom to better hospitality. Cmdr JFarrington -> ::there has to be a way::: McFly -> @ ::considers using his teeth to knaw but decides against it:: EJ Pilot -> @::pulls it out and fires at the chest of the Robot:: kyle_mele -> ::small shake of his head:: Jaz is off duty for the day. Cmdr JFarrington -> ::staring at the screen, willing it into submission::: Admiral Atragon-9 -> ACTION: McFLY IS ALSO TAKEN MC_Escher -> ::notices that there are no red dots on the screen, that in fact there never were any dots. He looks confused:: McFly -> @ ::grabbed from behind kicking and punch but proving futile:: Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> ::struggling against the very tight grip around her midsection:: Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> *@ Vilanne -> If you don't mind sir, weren't you scheduled for this shift off, too? Admiral Atragon-9 -> ACTION: THE ROBOT IN FRONT OF EJ STUMBLES AND FALLS, BUT HE IS GRABBED BY OTHERS T'Prise -> @ ::Struggling with the robots, still trying to free t'Tamarak.:: Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Fires on the Bot that has McFly:: EJ Pilot -> @::growls low:: Ian_Syndrx -> ::the dots cease to exist, Ian struggles to get any kind of fix, but only gets EM static:: Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @::feeling somewhat squeezed; spitting expletives like a Rihan Tourette's victim:: Admiral Atragon-9 -> ACTION: T'PRISE IS ALSO CAPTURED AS IS HILEE Kansas Kenickie -> @ +Manticore+ this is the away Team we need help! kyle_mele -> ::eyebrows raise:: No. My schedule changes on a daily basis, depending on the situation. Anytime an away team is off board, I'm on duty. Cmdr JFarrington -> ::reporting, as required:: Still no lock. EJ Pilot -> @::fires again:: Cmdr JFarrington -> ::glance at the chronometer::: T'Prise -> @ ::Now struggling with the robots who captured her.:: kyle_mele -> I was not aware my working hours were of concern to Manticore's medical staff. McFly -> @ Brutus> ::using his gatling phaser brutus tries to hammer one of the robots but it's metal is far too strong:: Vilanne -> ::nods:: No, I just... just was checking the schedule and didn't notice you listed, Sir. Admiral Atragon-9 -> ACTION: EJ's SHOT GOES A BIT WILD AND A ROBOT GRABS HIS WRIST AND SQUEEZES, TO MAKE HIM DROP THE PHASER, BONES CAN BE HEARD SNAPPING IN HIS ARM EJ Pilot -> @AHHHH! P'TaQ! MC_Escher -> ::punches the console futilely:: No success in obtaining any kind of signal or lock of any kind from the surface. Did we destroy those satellites? Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Gasps at the sound:: McFly -> @ Brutus> ::shocked:: I barely scratched it... no one makes Brutus look weak!!! Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @::squirms and tries to strike at the joints in the robot's arm holding her, trying to break its grip:: EJ Pilot -> @::drops his phaser:: Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @::hears the sound of cracking bone and winces:: Cmdr JFarrington -> TAC guy> ::looks confused::: Ian_Syndrx -> ::starts trying every trick he knows to break the interference, but keeps failing:: Admiral Atragon-9 -> ACTION: BRUTUS IS CAPTURED, ALONG WITH EVERYONE BUT KANSAS kyle_mele -> ::small chuckle:: As Chief Medical Officer, you are aware that my working schedule is rarely consistent with my written schedule, yes? Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Doesn't know which way to turn:: T'Prise -> @ ::Tightly restrained by her robot, unable to breathe. Still trying to break free.:: Vilanne -> Well, that has been true, Sir, I just didn't commit that fact to memory. McFly -> @ Brutus> ::grabbed by a robot by the scruff like a cat:: how dare you!! fight like a man!! Admiral Atragon-9 -> TAC GUY> ::looking over his display:: why are we still... Frak, there is one more just cresting the orbital horizon Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @::squeezed tighter in response to her resistance efforts:: McFly -> @ ::sees KK still free:: RUN!! Sovak -> CAn you get a lock? Cmdr JFarrington -> ::frustration level rising:: No, Captain. McFly -> @ ::still struggling with his robot:: you hurt her I swear to god!!!! Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Hesitates:: Sovak -> Unfortunate. Admiral Atragon-9 -> ACTION: THE ROBOTS BEGIN TO MOVE OUT OF THE BUILDING WITH THEIR CAPTIVES JUST AS KANSAS HEARS A LARGE NOISE ABOVER HER IN THE BUILDING Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @Kenickie> ::roughly:: Get out of here! Go! Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Glances up at the sound:: Vilanne -> I wonder if they'll beam them directly to sickbay? Admiral Atragon-9 -> TAC GUY> ::fires:: That got it, Sirs, the last of the satellites Cmdr JFarrington -> ::working the console again, to Sovak:: The jamming increases in response to our attempts to contact them. Like they're...sentient... ::looks up::: Cmdr JFarrington -> ::blinks:: Jamming clear. Looking for a lock... Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @::dragged and bounced against the ground a bit as the robots begin to withdraw:: T'Prise -> @ ::Goes slack in hopes that the robots will loosen their grip.:: Cmdr JFarrington -> ::dead stop::: kyle_mele -> ::head tilt:: Vilanne, you've been acting strangely. Are you okay? Are you still experiencing adverse reactions to your episode prior to shore leave? EJ Pilot -> @::robot:: I am KLINGON! You mechanical b#stard! You P'TaQs don't know what you've unlocked! ::puts his kit under his arm (broken hand one) and pulls his met'leth from his left leg and strikes the Robot in the head:: Cmdr JFarrington -> One sign. Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::hides behind a door:: Cmdr JFarrington -> +COM+ Manticore to Kenickie. Cmdr JFarrington -> ::Sovak:: Not enough of a lock for beaming, Captain. Vilanne -> My episode? Hmm.. I"m ok. ::rubs face:: I am just having a reaction to some soap, I will need to use more moisturizer. Admiral Atragon-9 -> ACTION: THERE IS A GREAT SPLINTERING SOUND AS THE ROOM ALL AROUND KANSAS SEEMS TO EXPLODE IN CONCREETE, WOOD AND GLASS Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @::not very good at T'Prise's sort of passive-aggressive resistance; still struggling like a hooked fish:: EJ Pilot -> @::striking it as much as he can before it stops him again:: Ian_Syndrx -> ::one blue light blips to life on his planet, the static around the area starts to clear, but not enough to see anything:: Cmdr JFarrington -> ::whoa::: Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Whispers:: +Manticore:: We need.. ::Gasps:: Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @::buffeted by a BOOM (?) :: Cmdr JFarrington -> +Kansas+ Situation report. T'Prise -> @ ::Still having difficulty breathing, but doesn't struggle, realizing the futility of doing so.:: Admiral Atragon-9 -> ACTION: KANSAS IS CAPTURED AND HER COMM IS CUT kyle_mele -> ::furrows his eyebrows, worried now:: I am not referring to your skin color and dryness alone. That, plus the strange questions and behaviors have me worried. Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Gets exploded on...:: Ian_Syndrx -> ::the blue light blips back off, a look of horror crosses Ian's face, he assumes the worst:: Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @::wheezes as the robots drag them off:: Cmdr JFarrington -> ::works feverishly for a minute longer, then slumps back:: She's gone. McFly -> @ ::sees the explosion of the building and stops struggling with the robot:: Admiral Atragon-9 -> Gone? What do you mean??? Cmdr JFarrington -> ::slow turn to Sovak and A9:: No life signs detected. Ian_Syndrx -> ::desperately starts trying to get some kind of data, but can't pierce through the localized EM sources:: Vilanne -> ::clearly annoyed:: Why does everyone continue to say I am not acting right... when I'm just me, and acting like Lt Chalice. Cmdr JFarrington -> They're gone. All of them. T'Prise -> @ ::Looks around, trying to assess the situation and the status of the rest of the away team.:: Admiral Atragon-9 -> ::stops in mid-rant to absorb Jami's last comment:: Vilanne -> <<This isn't going to look good on your annual review, Jami>> Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> ((hehehe)) EJ Pilot -> @::stops as he sees its no use:: Mechancial b#stards. Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::is frazzled from the explosion:: EJ Pilot -> P'TaQs!!!! Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> ((really...her first mission at OPS and she goes and loses a whole away team)) Admiral Atragon-9 -> ACTION: THE AT HAS ALL BEEN COLLECTED IN A LARGE METALLIC BOX/CAGE OUTSIDE OF THE BUILDING Cmdr JFarrington -> ::stares in shock::: kyle_mele -> ::blinkity-blink:: EJ Pilot -> @::looking around the box/cage:: Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @::dumped into the cage with an "oof", head knocking against the metal:: Ian_Syndrx -> <<really, we should know better than to let the counselor have control ::ducks:: >> kyle_mele -> Ma'am, I'm going to need you to calm down. Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @::big deep breath as the pressure on her ribcage is released:: Cmdr JFarrington -> ::turns back to her console to stare at it, panting as though she's been in a fight::: Sovak -> Could they have relocated? McFly -> @ Brutus> ::held up by just the back of his shirt brutus swings wildly at the robot but just hits air; the robot tosses him in the box like a ragdoll:: T'Prise -> @ ::thrust into box, lands sprawled out on the floor in an undignified position.:: Cmdr JFarrington -> ::Sovak:: There are no life signs on the planet, Captain. EJ Pilot -> @::Jaiysa:: Are you okay? Vilanne -> ::throws hands up in air:: There we go again... Chief Mele, honestly, ::voice not raised:: You think this isn't calm? EJ Pilot -> @::dodges Brutus landing:: Admiral Atragon-9 -> We had her, we... Kansas was just talking to us and... McFly -> @ Brutus> ::landed on McFly:: Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Dropped into the Box:: Cmdr JFarrington -> ::stares at her console in unbelief::: Cmdr JFarrington -> +MED+ Stand down medical alert. McFly -> @ get off me... GET OFF ME!! ::rolls Brutus large frame off:: T'Prise -> @ ::Pulls herself into a sitting position, looking around.:: Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @EJ> ::impatiently:: Fine, where are-- ::catches sight of his arm and winces:: Sit. kyle_mele -> I think this is a different Vilanne than the one I commanded six months ago. While I am aware that people do change, I believe there's been a drastic change within the past few weeks. Admiral Atragon-9 -> Alright, senior staff meeting in 2 minutes, the Bridge Conference Room! kyle_mele -> And quite frankly, I'm worried. Sovak -> That is hardly conclusive, Commander. There have been no life signs since we got here, even after the AT beamed down. kyle_mele -> +Jami+ Acknowledged. kyle_mele -> You say I'm not the only one to mention such a shift in behavior? T'Prise -> @ ::Moves to help Kansas to her feet.:: McFly -> @ ::looks around; sees KK in there with him; immediately crawls over everyone and wraps his arms around her:: I thought you got buried Vilanne -> ::tries to change the subject:: Stand down? so the AT is safe? Admiral Atragon-9 -> ACTION: THE BOX BEGINS TO MOVE THROUGH THE CITY Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Opens eyes slowly:: what happen? Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @::feels the floor of the box rumble a bit with movement and looks around, quickly trying to determine whether anyone else is seriously injured:: EJ Pilot -> @::looks at Jaiysa:: McFly -> @ we got our butts kicked brutally EJ Pilot -> @::sits:: Cmdr JFarrington -> +COM+ Senior Staff. Conference Room. Two minutes. MC_Escher -> ::is staring quite blankly at his console...he had just sent T'Prise to her death...carelessly...he had been hungover...he had no excuse...:: Kansas Kenickie -> @ I thought I heard Commander Farrington.. ::blinks:: Vilanne -> ::hears the com. kyle_mele -> ::narrows his eyes:: Vil.. I need you to schedule time with the Counselor. That's not a suggestion, it's an order. McFly -> @ you got through? T'Prise -> @ :: Quietly composes herself, then reaches for the tricorders she had, only to find one missing and the other smashed and useless.:: Vilanne -> ::eyes close momentarily, then open:: And you have a meeting, Sir. Admiral Atragon-9 -> ::stands:: Tac Guy, you have the Bridge. Everyone else, in the conference room, now! kyle_mele -> ::nodding:: That I do. Ian_Syndrx -> ::watches as the EM disruption move through the city, still probing it constantly to see if he can find away to make sense of it:: Cmdr JFarrington -> ::after slaving her console to helm and tac, she stands slowly, stares around the bridge, then moves towards the conference room::: EJ Pilot -> @::checks his holster for his tricorder:: kyle_mele -> ::turns, exits Sickbay before she has a chance to dispute:: EJ Pilot -> @ I have the only tricorder unless its something wrong with it with the unseen eye. kyle_mele -> ::strides down the corridor in a hurried fashion, enters the turbolift:: Bridge. McFly -> @ Brutus> ::slowly gets up beaten and embarrassed:: EJ Pilot -> @::): Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @::examine's EJ's arm, calm now that she has something medical to focus on:: MC_Escher -> ::stands up and walks zombie-like to the conference room:: Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Sits up:: Where are we? Cmdr JFarrington -> ::cogs turn as she enters the room and takes her customary place at the table::: McFly -> @ ::looks over KK to see if she's bleeding:: you alright, hurt anywhere? EJ Pilot -> @::is being mobile-ly examined:: Admiral Atragon-9 -> MAGIC EDIT: ALL SENIOR STAFF ARE IN THE CONF ROOM Vilanne -> ::mumbling something to herself about wasting the counselor's time, but taps on the console, and sends a message, that she's been ordered to a counseling session:: kyle_mele -> ::enters the conference room, takes his usual seat:: Admiral Atragon-9 -> Alright, we have lost our Away Team McFly -> @ a uh, big metal box from the looks of it MC_Escher -> ::eyes are focused distantly, half-listening:: Admiral Atragon-9 -> on the display you see the scant data we have and copies have gone to your PADDs now Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @EJ> The break is serious but clean...I need a splint...::looks around their somewhat spare quarters with narrowed eyes:: kyle_mele -> ::eyebrow raise as he crosses his legs, thinking "lost?":: T'Prise -> @ ::Sidles up to t'Tamarak and Pilot:: May I have your tricorder Lieutanant? Admiral Atragon-9 -> They mentioned something about being under attack and then we lost all comm and transporter lock on them Cmdr JFarrington -> ::turns to watch the display::: Vilanne -> ::finishes her duties, making sure everything will be in order when Mele returns:: Admiral Atragon-9 -> We found that some satellites were jamming our signal and we destroyed them Kansas Kenickie -> @ Something exploded on me, I thought I talked to the ship.. EJ Pilot -> @What are you going to do with it? We might need it if we get out of here. Admiral Atragon-9 -> when we did, we could only detect one lifesign on the planet, that of Lt. Commander Kenickie McFly -> @ good, at least they'll know we're still alive T'Prise -> @ ::Pilot:: Perhaps it may be of use in contacting the ship. Admiral Atragon-9 -> We attempted to communicate and only got this ::they hear KK's last message and how it was cut short:: Admiral Atragon-9 -> Now we are detecting no lifesigns on the surface Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Looks at him:: I'm not sure if I really did Cmdr JFarrington -> ::quietly:: After a loud explosion. Admiral Atragon-9 -> They are either shielded from us or... dead McFly -> @ ::shruggs:: either way, we were the only bio signs on the planet, shouldn't that hard to find kyle_mele -> ::quiet:: EJ Pilot -> @T'Prise, at this time I must decline, we do not know whether or not communication is possible or even a reality. We might need this tricorder to scan for these lifeforms if we get out of here. Ian_Syndrx -> ::starts a group of other scientists on the task of breaking through the local interference sources, then starts doing some background research on lifesign masking technologies:: Admiral Atragon-9 -> We must hope that they are alive, but cannot risk another Away Team to find them Kansas Kenickie -> @ ::Tries to stand up, slide back down:: Kansas Kenickie -> @ We need to try and get out of here T'Prise -> @ ::Pilot:: Raises an eyebrow. Unless you are aware of something I am not, all of our previous attempts to "scan" for lifeforms have been futile. EJ Pilot -> @::TPrise:: There is an energy build up in this "robots" that we can detect... Admiral Atragon-9 -> You all have the data in front of you, so go back to your departments, try everything you can think of and get me Something... in one hour Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> @::impatiently, listening to this back and forth:: We cannot detect anything in this enclosure...give her the fvadt thing... EJ Pilot -> <<these**>> Admiral Atragon-9 -> dismissed McFly -> @ ::puts his arm around her to give her something to rest on:: we do but I don't think it's going to happen yet, most of our weapons are gone, comms are dead and punching these things really doesn't work all that well ::looks down at his hand:: not at all Admiral Atragon-9 -> =/\======= PAUSE SIM =======/\= Admiral Atragon-9 -> Sovak, Jami - comments? Cmdr JFarrington -> TBS? Admiral Atragon-9 -> one hour