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RES Talon Mission Briefing 51805.31 - Season 23 - The Talon is currently docked at ch'Rihan shipyards for repairs while the crew enjoys some well deserved leave. Laehval tTemarr: Questions? m_k_tksa: I was going to ask a question, but I can't remember what it is. Laehval tTemarr: The answer is yes, whatever it was. Laehval tTemarr: TBS is whatever you want it to be. m_k_tksa: Muhahahaha Laehval tTemarr: BEGIN SIM Laehval tTemarr: BEGIN SIM Laehval tTemarr: BEGIN SIM m_k_tksa: ::gone swimming:: STSF Seiben: ::on his water skimmer cruising around the lakes by his villa:: m_k_tksa: Maec>::watching the one who's gone swimming:: m_k_tksa: ::pops her head up as she swims to the side of the pool, grins and tickles the foot Maec has dangling in the water:: Laehval tTemarr: ::Laehval frowned at the ocean waves as they rolled in over her toes.:: I don't like cold water. STSF Seiben: Hmm cool Lerak trPexil: Au were born of fire, of course au'd not like it. We could take the RAC somewhere warmer. Lerak trPexil: (wow, only 10 seconds later) Laehval tTemarr: The sun is warm, but na the water. ::She enjoyed the beach, except for all of the sand and the screaming children, and the freezing water. But other than that, it was nice.:: Lerak trPexil: This is just the wrong time of year, na that we get to pick. I for io am glad the Othan are gone for us to enjoy this, perhaps a place they did na touch. m_k_tksa: Maec> ::jerks his foot back:: Hey! ::grins, gently splashes her:: Stop that. Lerak trPexil: :: Sees an open bar up ahead and motions them towards it :: A drink...I could sure use one. m_k_tksa: ::folds her arms on the side of the pool, idly kicking and floating:: Are au coming this evening? ::looks up at him:: I know that au's mother would like au to stay to visit longer and au should. Au do na have to go with me? Lerak trPexil: :: Pixel finds a table for two off to the side, but in the sun :: Lerak trPexil: (or Pexil) STSF Seiben: ::casts his line and did some fishing :: m_k_tksa: Maec> Au are na going to get rid of me that easily. ::smirks, letting a brief silence develop:: Actually. How do au feel about some company on au's search? Lerak trPexil: :: to the server :: Two specials please. :: He says with a grin :: Shoreleave should be able *na* moving. Laehval tTemarr: Ie. It is na as busy as it once was. ::Probably because everyone was dead. She didn't say that, though. Instead, she joined Lerak at the table and ordered an icy drink. Icy drinks were one thing. Icy water was another.:: m_k_tksa: Company? ::raises a brow:: Who? Lerak trPexil: :: The drinks were brought to their table. Pexil met the server with a nod :: Io cannot simply get what the Othan did out of io's mind. However, it is best to think of those we saved rather than focus on those we lost. :: raises his drink :: To those that will na return. m_k_tksa: Maec> My di'ranov and Aron. m_k_tksa: Why-- Lerak trPexil: :: keeps his glass raised :: And to my superior, that made our recovery possible... Laehval tTemarr: ::She lifted her glass in response and nodded somberly.:: Ie. m_k_tksa: Maec> Au are shikaen, they want to help. STSF Seiben: A E I O I U and sometimes Y Laehval tTemarr: (( The drinks are flowing, I see. )) STSF Seiben: (for me) m_k_tksa: I understand that they want to help, but they don't need-- m_k_tksa: Maec>I know they don't need to go, but they insist. Au are as much part of our House as we are au's. Lerak trPexil: :: Pexil stared at Laehval for that moment past what he should. He paused between questions rattling around in his head :: STSF Seiben: (ah karaoke night.. Fun fun stuff) Lerak trPexil: :: He finally just settled on a simple question :: So, how are au feeling, after all this? m_k_tksa: I'm honored but....::looking uncomfortable:: Laehval tTemarr: Me? Tired, more than anything. I am enjoying the brief rest from chasing down Othan scum. There will be others to save, I am sure. We will be moving into Othan space again. Command is talking about a small strike team. m_k_tksa: Maec> Let them help, t'Ksa. Please. Lerak trPexil: Small strike team? That can't be the Talon. She is na small ship. Lerak trPexil: I like the Stinger. m_k_tksa: ::Looking for a way to argue this...and then again na to argue it.:: Let me think about it, ie? m_k_tksa: Maec> ::nods at the concession:: Laehval tTemarr: Small, as in a limited number of ships. We are still rebuilding. The Stinger is a useful ship. I wonder if N'Dak has lost her. STSF Seiben: ::eats a hotdog :: STSF Seiben: (lol drunken karaoke) Lerak trPexil: I am na involved in those briefings. Lerak trPexil: I for io am glad we can have this moment :: he paused :: though it's na exactly where I may wish, in light of what the universe has thrown at us I will take it. Lerak trPexil: Any news from your father? m_k_tksa: ::kicks her feet back, giving a gentle splash behind her;:: How did au's appointment with Galae Medical go? Laehval tTemarr: Ie, I have heard from him and he is well. He has relocated to my older sister's place on ch'Havran. ::She did not, of course, speak of her mother.:: Lerak trPexil: :: He nodded understandingly :: My family is still at my place. Nothing has changed in that regard. They are expecting me....and au. m_k_tksa: Maec> Well, I'm still assigned to Talon for the next tour, however long that will last. Lerak trPexil: I figure tomorrow, once we get a solid rest, unless au had other plans, military or otherwise. Laehval tTemarr: Why would they be expecting me? ::Slight arch of her brow as she took a drink.;: Lerak trPexil: :: shrugs :: They know I am here on ch'Rihan, the figure au are here as well. I told them nothing is set in stone. Lerak trPexil: It is entirely up to au. :: smiles and drinks :: Laehval tTemarr: Hmmm.. I'll think about it. ::But she didn't look happy about it.:: Laehval tTemarr: ::But then, she didn't look happy most of the time.:: m_k_tksa: Menkha. Au will be around to bother me for another year or two. ::looking disappointed:: Lerak trPexil: It's all I can ask. I don't get to speak to her much, but how is t'Vatrix? STSF Seiben: ::hadls some nice ale:: Laehval tTemarr: ::She sighed and shook her head:: Honestly, I do na know for sure. She is closed off. Grieving, I'm sure. m_k_tksa: Maec> Think how I feel. ::frowns:: Lerak trPexil: I can't remember a conversation with her in a long while. I guess if I'm doing my job right, people will hardly know I'm doing anything at all. Lerak trPexil: :: laughs :: Perhaps we should switch roles. I am sure she would enjoy my counsel. Laehval tTemarr: Au are io of her Daises. Au are free to talk to her at any time. Perhaps she might even welcome a new ear. m_k_tksa: Well, if you feel *that* way. Then perhaps you should go. ::pretending to be all haughty:: Lerak trPexil: :: nods :: I should bring her a bottle of the family ale, though I think my likeness on the bottle would be a bit much. m_k_tksa: Maec> Well, maybe I will. ::sticks his tongue out at her, splashing her with his foot:: m_k_tksa: ::grabs said foot and yanks him into the pool with her:: Lerak trPexil: A tour of the repairs upon completion. The Othan have taught us a few things. Laehval tTemarr: Ie, she would appreciate a tour, especially if our systems have been upgraded. Laehval tTemarr: And the repairs to the armor that she pointed out. Lerak trPexil: Sensor upgrade, reformulation of the ablative armor, na doubt the strongest vessel in her class. Laehval tTemarr: (( Two minute warning. )) Laehval tTemarr: Ie, she is an impressive ship, though she has been in operation for many more years than I care to count. m_k_tksa: Maec>::comes up sputtering and laughing:: Lerak trPexil: Ie, while it would be something to move the flag to a newer class of ship, our break-in period would be too long. m_k_tksa: ::giggles herself and splashes him - resulting in a splash war:: Laehval tTemarr: END SIM Laehval tTemarr: END SIM Laehval tTemarr: END SIM

USS Republic Mission Briefing 51805.21 - Season 26 Ok, so last week we left off having just told the delegations about the time they were going to have to take away from the planet, while the energy beings.... corrected things. Needless to say, they were unhappy. However, as the crew had presented the proof, and had the files to prove it....and now need to be told that they must leave, as per Federation Quarantine Procedures BEGIN SIM BEGIN SIM BEGIN SIM STSF_BluRox: Holly> :: turns to Rue:: There you go....they have the proof. You get to tell them they are required to leave...do you need the Admiral back? I can call her for you STSF Seiben::: running the projections on the holoscreen;; STSF_BluRox: Holly> :: walks to the replicator and pulls out several binders which she passes to the delegates from both factions. Rue Wydown::; addressing the delegation:: So there isn't any question of staying, the colonist will die. However, if you leave for the specify quarantine period, you can return to a fully terraformed world....a *safe* world. STSF_BluRox: Holly> In your binders, you will find several pockets containing data chips with all of the information you are requesting, terms of the agreements which the Commander is explaining to you Heather Jamieson: :: Sitting back down in the conference room awaiting their reactions :: STSF Seiben: ::Sits next to Heather watching as well:: Heather Jamieson: :: Glances at Seiben :: ACTION: As expected, the groups explode into heated argument, Heather Jamieson: :: Grimaces :: Rue Wydown: ::steeples her fingers together, waiting for a break for a moment, figuring it's better to let them blow off steam first, besides they can't leave the ship without Blu or her say-so::: STSF Seiben: ::rubs his chin:: STSF_BluRox: :: BluRox walks back into the room:: grabbing a water pitcher and tosses it across the room to crash against the wall, and vessel shattering in an explosion of clay and water:: STSF_BluRox: EINOUGH!! STSF_BluRox: What is wrong with you people? Rue Wydown: ::and that's why the play good cop, bad cop;; Heather Jamieson: :: jumps :: STSF_BluRox: My crew risked their lives trying to find out what was causing the issues you were having. And this is what I come back too? STSF Seiben: ::looks at the admiral's direction:: STSF_BluRox: They are presenting you the facts and this is how you respond? STSF_BluRox: Which part of the danger did you not understand? STSF_BluRox: Seiben, Heather..... Explain to them what happens if these neutron star particles continue to push into the core of this planet? Heather Jamieson: If it is not 'cleaned up' the particles will go deeper into the core of the planet, causing more tectonic activity. STSF_BluRox: That's putting it mildly STSF Seiben: Yes ::turns to the projection:: That's correct. The tremors you've been experiencing will only get worse over time and will soon threaten both of your settlements. Heather Jamieson: As it heads to the core there is a risk of opening up the earth beneath you, molten activity. If those events don't kill you the end game will. STSF_BluRox: Listens to them still arguing that the Federation is just trying to take their planet away STSF_BluRox: :: turns to look at Rue:: Heather Jamieson: :: Loads up a time lapse projection :: Let me run this. The time index is at the bottom right. :: presses run ::: Rue Wydown: Listen folks. We're concerned about your safety. You asked us here for help, we didn't come here to take over. Rue Wydown: We can either start the evacuations now, peacefully. Or wait until the planet is falling apart and hundreds die. Their blood will be on your hands. You won't be seen as leaders of your community, but executioners of families and friends. STSF_BluRox: That, and the fact that you had petitioned the Federation for membership, and being approved and now part of the Federation, how is it that you see the planet being take away by the people you asked to help you here? STSF_BluRox: For that matter, and as the Federations representative, I am hereby ordering this planet vacated for the 10 year period. At that time, you will then be permitted back. Instead of 10 years of hard toiling to cultivate this world, ti will be done for you. Use these 10 years, to get together what you want to bring to set up your new colony then. STSF_BluRox: I will hear no more argument on the matter. I have full say in the matter. You have 1 week, to get together your personal items and research, any equipment you want to move off for now. Anything you are not able to remove with your transport ships, the Republic will see to for you Heather Jamieson: :: nods :: STSF_BluRox: Seiben and Heather here will work with you to set up what systems are needed to gather and collect STSF Seiben: ::nods as well:: Heather Jamieson: :: All of the work to do... :: STSF_BluRox: Seiben and Jamieson here will see to getting you organized. If you will excuse me, you have lots of work ahead of you. Rue....with me please. STSF_BluRox: :: turns and heads out the door of the conference room:: Rue Wydown: Aye, Admiral. ::nods to the others and then follows Blu a few paces behind:: STSF Seiben: Right, let's begin organizing this evac shall we? STSF_BluRox: :: Walking away, hearing the room erupt again in calls of "She can't do that, can she?: just made her smile as she went down the corridor STSF Seiben: ::Sits with the representatives to plan out the evacuation details:: Heather Jamieson: And gather a list of what to take and how to load that up. STSF Seiben: \Yes, let's get started STSF_BluRox: I was thinking that may have just been easier to send them a subspace message...on the slow channel Rue Wydown: ::just shakes her head:: Its certainly faster than letting them reason this all out. STSF_BluRox: We didn't have time for that...... I'm just glad Holly replaced that alloy pitcher with that fragile clay copy to help with the dramatic effect. :: grins:: I left the room so I could ask her to set that up, a little dramatic flair to get ther STSF_BluRox: their attention Rue Wydown: So now what do we do with the lot of them? We've got to help relocate them. Any suggestions? Heather Jamieson: :: Consults her PADD :: Now I will admit I have not had a large amount of time to see what items you have, but I'm sure you have records of what you need to take. STSF_BluRox: I'm just glad to be getting away from here once we make sure their transports are up and heading out. We'll need to have Seiben set up the Federation Quarantine Zone warning message buoys, and we can have Heather deploy the buoys and proximity detectors that will signal the Federation if anyone violates the zone STSF_BluRox: Their own planets are still 5 parsecs in each direction....this was more a territorial land grab to ensure one of the other had control over more of the space in this sector, which is why the Federation said they could terraform it and share it STSF_BluRox: They can go back to their worlds and wait Rue Wydown: Let's just hope they do just that STSF_BluRox: It's totally up to them if they prepare to come back. They can have prefabricated items ready to bring back STSF_BluRox: Well, if they don't want trouble with the Federation, they will have to abide. Though, Sieben and Heather will be busy for the next week STSF_BluRox: How about we go grab some of that nasty tea stuff of yours. It tastes awful, but it does help my headaches Heather Jamieson: :: Drawing up an early look at cargo capacities and such :: Rue Wydown: Well, if you wouldn't make such a racket, you won't have a headache now, would you? ::teasing as she heads to the replicator to specify the blend:: Heather Jamieson: :: Working with Seiben on moving people and things off the planet :: STSF_BluRox: And if I hadn't, we'd still be in there listening to them argue...:: deciding not to tell her that her constant headaches have not totally dissipated. PAUSE SIM PAUSE SIM PAUSE SIM Heather Jamieson: :: paused :: STSF_BluRox: :: collapses:: This plot...had been planned as a 4-6 week halloween plot...... finally got to the end! Rue Wydown: We do tend to drag out a plot. STSF_BluRox: Ok, we're going to go ahead and call it there for the night. we'll be starting something new next week, and some people needed to go right away tonight (I see one has already had to go) STSF_BluRox: Just a bit, eh? STSF_BluRox: So with that....Everyone have a nice week and I'll see you all on Thursday. STSF_BluRox: Crew Dismissed.

USS REPUBLIC MISSION BRIEFING 51804.23- Season 26 The crew was meeting to discuss the situation on the planet and see if they could come up with any reason why these anomalies could be happening. It had been concluded that fragments from a neutron star may have hit the plant via a comet, and we speculate that they may be a direct cause, however we've yet to explain the lights. Holly may have a theory. BEGIN SIM BEGIN SIM BEGIN SIM Heather Jamieson: :: In the conference room :: STSF Seiben: ::sitting next to Heather:: STSF_BluRox: ::Noting that boring details have made half of those in attendance about ready to nod off:: STSF Seiben: ::could use a snooze:: STSF_BluRox: :: clears throat:: Perhaps before we go further, why don't we take a 5 minute break, get something to drink and if you need to use the facilities:: STSF_BluRox: If you'll excuse me for a moment. :: deciding to take advantage of the break herself:: August Jax Robinson: ;;flees to the exit:: STSF Seiben: ::someone had to, pours himself a glass of water:: STSF_BluRox: :: calls behind her:: And make sure you come back....in time:: August Jax Robinson: right STSF_BluRox: Holly> :: a little annoyed that the humanoids have to keep taking these breaks. They had almost gotten to her report Heather Jamieson: I need a coffee. STSF Seiben: Yeah, I'm kinda hungry as well Heather Jamieson: :: Goes to get a coffee :: STSF Seiben: ::heads out to the mess area, grabs a coffee and some food:: Heather Jamieson: :: Orders an Americano :: STSF_BluRox: :: heads back to the conference room, hoping that a little caffeine and sugar will have woken them:: STSF Seiben: ::gets a double-double:: Heather Jamieson: :: reenters the conference room :: Heather Jamieson: :: eyes widen :: STSF Seiben: ::takes a quick trip to the little Seiben's room, then returns to the conference room once he's finished his business STSF Seiben: ::sips his coffee:: August Jax Robinson: ::reenters the CR with a triple latte expresso::: STSF_BluRox: Ok, everyone with us now? Heather Jamieson: :: nods :: STSF_BluRox: Holly> I've been ready... STSF Seiben: Yes. STSF_BluRox: Blu> Holly.....just the results please.... STSF_BluRox: Holly> Fine...... Ok, so as I had noted earlier, there seems to be some sort of signal or harmonic that we've not been able to figure out. STSF Seiben: ::Sips his coffee":: STSF_BluRox: Holly> I've been working on this pretty much full time, but have yet to been able to determine how or why Heather Jamieson: :: Thinks about the harmonic :: STSF Seiben: Hmm. ::sip:: STSF_BluRox: So the next question :: Blu looks around the room:: Is to determine what is causing this. Is it just a side effect of the neutron fragments, some sort of radiation? STSF_BluRox: Is this just some sort of vibration being caused by the energy in the fragments and it's radiating outward? STSF_BluRox: Or, is there really some sort of message. STSF_BluRox: Any thoughts? Heather Jamieson: I would surmise a reaction with something in the ground upon impact. STSF_BluRox: Please explain, for those here that may not be in that field of science Heather Jamieson: The fragments were traveling extremely fast. The impact could have changed the structure of metals under the surface. Both the fragments and the surrounding area would have been superheated. Heather Jamieson: On the surface it looks recovered, but under the ground, where we can't scan reliably, changes occurred. Heather Jamieson: That said, I've not seen anything like this in the science database. Heather Jamieson: I can't say I want to go back to the area.

USS REPUBLIC MISSION BRIEFING - 51803.26 - SEASON 26 The crew, having discussed what their findings could mean, have come to the conclusion that there may have been some tiny fragments from a neutron star's implosion, that may have been carried to the planet by a meteor or comet that had struck the planet at some time in it's past. This could explain some of the disruptions, magnetic fluxes, odd occurrences. The team is researching its possible origin, as well as how we proceed to keep these colonists safe BEGIN SIM STSF_BluRox: Rue, I believe you were asking if anyone had tried cleaning up something of this size. The answer is no. There have only been 2 other documented cases that were thought to be something similar, but the sites were abandoned in early colonization. It may be that it wasn't a major issue until they stared terraforming the issue here STSF Seiben: ::looking at an overlay of the planet in astrometric:: Rue Wydown: And I don't suppose suggesting they relocate elsewhere will work. ::frowns:: STSF_BluRox: However, I do have a question, we checked out the sites that the one group had mentioned, however the other colonist/terraformers had also reported that they had been having issues as well. However, we've not really followed up on that site. Did anyone gather any information hear the planetary food distribution warehouse STSF_BluRox: If I recall, they too had experienced some power and equipment failures, but had also reported increasing frequency of the shimmering lights Rue Wydown: We had not the chance to do so. We had away team issues. ::thinking of someone's broken ankle:: Heather Jamieson: :: Looking at Wydown :: STSF_BluRox: Noted...perhaps we could get a few readings from up here, request an update, or if need be, take a quick trip down to follow up STSF Seiben: (I thought you were in astrometric Heather) Heather Jamieson: (think I was, scratch that then) STSF_BluRox: lol Heather Jamieson: I felt something funny Seiben STSF Seiben: Is it your meds? STSF_BluRox: Speaking of those shimmering lights Rue, had your away team spent much time scanning them, trying to determine what they were? STSF_BluRox: (sorry, just realized this was a Jax thing....::pulls out the Cardboard Jax:: ) Heather Jamieson: I am on pain medication, so my thoughts are...not my own to some extent. STSF Seiben: Hm, that's some meds they gave you. Rue Wydown: Our overnight scans were inconclusive. However, with the data Holly was able to collect, I'm speculating that were residual effect of the anomaly she picked up on STSF_BluRox: Holly> I can take a further look at the scans Commander Jax had taken at the dam and on the plateau.....but information from the other site would be helpful Heather Jamieson: What an odd formation on this planet. STSF_BluRox: Holly> it almost seemed like there was some sort of residual interference with each of the readings we had received. I'm still looking into it. STSF Seiben: Yes, it certainly is. Heather Jamieson: I have to wonder if this is solvable or perhaps moving is easier. STSF_BluRox: Holly> :: launch a probe to that area and continue the reading:: Heather Jamieson: Truthfully though I messed up the entire mission due to my ankle STSF Seiben: I was gonna say anything, but maybe it would've been better If we stayed in the shuttle? STSF_BluRox: Holly> I can do that. I believe that when we first arrived, some data had been sent and Jax was going to review it. I'll request she send me that info to add STSF Seiben: How is your ankle by the way? Heather Jamieson: It feels...funny. STSF_BluRox: (your funny bone is located in your arm, not your ankle! lol) Heather Jamieson: Tried to get some advanced readings....and I don't like being around Jax at all. I don't know why I don't request a transfer. She is very stressful to have around. STSF_BluRox: Holly> :: appears back on the bridge:: I found the same interference in the readings from the other site, but much much stronger when the shimmering is reported Heather Jamieson: I think we'd have to solve this before actual fighting breaks out with these people. STSF Seiben: I agree with the latter statement. STSF_BluRox: Holly> May I put this on the main viewer? STSF_BluRox: Yes, Rue, let's get the rest of your away team up and see if they make any sense of this noise Heather Jamieson: Our luck we disrupted an unknown lifeform. STSF Seiben: Bad luck I'd say. Rue Wydown: +Seiben and Jamieson+ Away team, please report to the conference room immediately. STSF Seiben: +Rue+ Aye sir. STSF Seiben: Well, let's do this. Or not, STSF_BluRox: (if you chose not, I'm sure Rue will skin you both alive) Heather Jamieson: This ole ankle it to report to the conference room. :: gets up and heads out of the lab :: I like your realistic attitude, STSF Seiben: Just keeping it real. Heather Jamieson: :: Time passes and Jamieson and Seiben arrive at the conference room. Then enter... :: STSF Seiben: ::follows Heather inside:: Heather Jamieson: Reporting as ordered. Rue Wydown: ::just shakes her head a bit:: STSF_BluRox: Holly sets up the cardboard Jax in the corner STSF Seiben: ::stands next to Heather:: STSF_BluRox: Ok, thanks for coming back again to discuss this puzzle. Holly has been going over the readings that Rue and Jax had collected, as well as the data that you and Seiben had collected.... looking at Heather::: Heather Jamieson: :: nods :: STSF Seiben: ::looks around:: Heather Jamieson: Yes, what to do from here. STSF_BluRox: Have you been able to work out any possible exploding stars or supernova that materials could have been ejected from or carried here? ::looks at Heather and Seiben::: Heather Jamieson: Any explosion would have happened a long time ago. :: Pulls up a map on the display in the conference room LL STSF Seiben: ::glad the Science Girl is taking the lead here:: STSF_BluRox: Yes, that we know, we're just wondering if thee could be any corresponding data on meteors or comet may have also frequented those same areas.. Heather Jamieson: I do have a timeline of meteor and comet paths for this region over the past few years, both calculated and observed.. STSF_BluRox: Holly> Admiral, Captain...if I may. I believe that the interference we were picking up, might actually be some sort of ...message or communication? STSF_BluRox: A message? From who? STSF Seiben: (a Nigerian Prince lol) Heather Jamieson: I wondered that, but I can't parse the data as fast as Holly. Rue Wydown: A message? ::quirks her eyebrow:: PAUSE SIM PAUSE SIM PAUSE SIM Heather Jamieson: I need to get 500 bars of gold pressed latinum out of Ferengnar... STSF_BluRox: Ok, so next week, we'll look into this message more STSF_BluRox: Rue, you have anything before I dismiss? Rue Wydown: Nothing from me tonight STSF_BluRox: CREW DISMISSED. See you all on Thursday!

USS Republic Mission Briefing 51803.19 - Season 26 The senior officers had been discussing what the computer and Holly had made of the data they had returned, and it was the group's hypothesis that at some point, a comet or meteor had hit the planet, and had possibly contained fragments from an exploding neutron star, that must have had enough acceleration and mass to escape the forming black hole. Heather and Seiben were going to Astrometrics to see if they could doe some scans of the planet to see if they could see more information about where the impact was, while August and Rue were going to discuss options with Blu. BEGIN SIM BEGIN SIM BEGIN SIM STSF_BluRox: :: In the conference room looking at the data and the maps of various incidents overlays STSF Seiben: ::heading to astrometrics with Heather:: Heather Jamieson: Funny, astrometrics is where I spend most of my cartography time. STSF Seiben: Hmm, interesting. Rue Wydown: Funny how these things always seemed to cause problems in the weirdest ways STSF_BluRox: (funny, I thought you spent most of that time in sickbay) STSF Seiben: (lol) Heather Jamieson: (( Rimshot )) STSF_BluRox: (NO!! Weatherman saying that perhaps we are getting more than 12...that's how he started last week....I'm going to a new channel and an better weatherman!) Heather Jamieson: :: Enters astrometrics :: STSF Seiben: (Wow, so much snow.) STSF Seiben: ::Follows Heather:: STSF_BluRox: Jax, can you see if Commander Wydown is free yet to join us? Rue Wydown: ((Suddenly I'm not so sad about our rain here)) Heather Jamieson: The biggest display on the ship :: August Jax Robinson: Of Course, is she in her office or manning the Bridge? STSF_BluRox: (( :-p STSF Seiben: Yes, it's very nice and 360 STSF_BluRox: I believe she was on a rest rotation, she should be up from her nap STSF_BluRox: and if not...that' why I have 'you' calling her..... rank does have its small privileges Heather Jamieson: :: Starts typing quickly. A globe of the planet below appears holographically:: Heather Jamieson: One can get motion sickness here... zooming in... STSF Seiben: ::watches, standing next to Heather:: Yeah, I don't doubt it. I'm fine for now. STSF_BluRox: @ Holly in Astrometrics> Come tp play with the globe? Rue Wydown: ;:yawns as she comes off the lift, glancing at the bridge crew, hoping no one saw that:: August Jax Robinson: +Rue+ Sir, are you ready to begin our work? Heather Jamieson: Just how the program starts... now we are floating above our site. STSF Seiben: The site we camped at? STSF Seiben: Hard to tell with all this foliage Heather Jamieson: It will play in a loop from the start of the scans. Rue Wydown: +Robinson+ Oi, I guess so. Where can I meet you all? ::rubs her right eye:: STSF_BluRox: Holly> ::let's her dabble so not to bruise the human's feelings:: STSF Seiben: ::nods:: All right STSF_BluRox: Jax, just ask her to join us here....:: sniffs:: Smells like Holly made us a snack:: Walks over to the replicator and picks up the plate of honey buttered toast and the pot of tea:: Heather Jamieson: Searching for substructures underground. STSF_BluRox: Oh thank the stars....I can get a cup of this before Rue orders that ....stuff she passes off as tea,.. STSF_BluRox: :: quickly pours herself a cup and moves the hot pot and trivet over to Jax STSF Seiben: ::looking at the view screen intently:: STSF_BluRox: Cardboard Jax> :: messages Rue to meet them in the conference room Rue Wydown: ::heads on in the conference room, padd under one arm, whistling a merry tune:: August Jax Robinson: +Rue+ I am in the Conference room when you are ready STSF_BluRox: (I bought an iced tea on the way home, only drank half of it, wishing it was hot tea now) Rue Wydown: ::taking a seat at the table:: I can safely report, I witness no bridge crew members sticking gum under their console. Heather Jamieson: :: Twists the display to show a cross-section :: Hmm... Too bad I'm not a geologist. August Jax Robinson: they might fall apart if fresh Gum isn't added STSF Seiben: I just drive ships and press buttons STSF_BluRox: Holly>:: sighs at the two of them:: Heather Jamieson: That worked so well for my friend Kasuga. STSF Seiben: Hm, yes. STSF_BluRox: Blu> :: sighs that the two she's with STSF_BluRox: Holly> :: turns to Heather:: Did you sleep thru her whole trial? STSF Seiben: Kasuga> ::relaxing at a beach somewhere on Earth, drinking a cocktail in a coconut cup:: STSF_BluRox: Holly> she's lucky she wasn't locked away for years Rue Wydown: I think that duct tape works better than gum STSF_BluRox: Blu> I don't even want to know.... STSF Seiben: I just have to remember not to speed Heather Jamieson: You have an interesting AI program Holly. STSF Seiben: ::Says nothing, remembers what his cousin told him about Holly:: August Jax Robinson: ::starts looking over her padd:: STSF_BluRox:Holly> I am not a program Cadet Rue Wydown: As long as I don't catch someone using washi tape on a console, I'm fine STSF Seiben: ::Space Janitor Heather:: August Jax Robinson: Holly, has anyone from the planet tried to contact us since we left? STSF_BluRox: Ok....so let's get you caught up Rue. Short guess by Holly, is the planet got hit by a meteor or comet as some point, and that she thinks from the data that was collected, that there is some evidence that perhaps some fragments from an exploding neutron star were buried in the crust upon impact Rue Wydown: That'd explain the readings we got and the weirdness. How large of an impact field was it? August Jax Robinson: ::Pulls up old scans of the are and compares them to the resent one's that were taken:: I wonder if that impact moved the planet and rotation STSF_BluRox: Holly> one second... +Jax+ Yea, same stuff from the leaders of both of the Terra forming groups, still complaining that the other side is trying to sabotage them STSF_BluRox: Jax, pull up those scan's Holly sent us of the plateau... we're guessing it mainly hit here.. :: pointing to the almost crater look of the upper plateau, and the small basins where the dam had been built and the large food storage location Heather Jamieson: An impact fragment. STSF_BluRox: Holly was unable to correlate anything to guess what the shimmering lights could be coming from Heather Jamieson: A more than normally concentration of protons. August Jax Robinson: ::Pulls up images and puts the on the mini screen in there:: Heather Jamieson: It may be reacting to natural elements in the plateau. STSF Seiben: That's a possibility. Rue Wydown: Could that possible be some sort of residual dust? Or chemical reaction in the air? STSF_BluRox: Holly> Ok, so the Admiral and the others are looking at the planet, as we've already pulled those views up....what she wanted you two to work on...is to correlate with the computer and try to determine what star went Nova , a neutron star, and most likely formed a black hole. STSF_BluRox: Holly> It will take some time and searching, but try to match the energy amplitudes, I've already have been scanning, but this needs someone’s full attention, I'm also working on some other possibilities Heather Jamieson: But what to do if that is the case? STSF_BluRox: Holly> Can you two handle it? I'd start with 'known' nova information and extrapolate from there to rule out those that do not match STSF Seiben: Ooh black hole. I'll do my best. STSF_BluRox: (don't let your work suck you in Seiben) STSF Seiben: (I'll try not to lol) STSF Seiben: (that would.. suck) STSF_BluRox: it's possible, Holly is trying to cross reference against any previous type of encounters August Jax Robinson: I think the planet might have shifted when it was hit Heather Jamieson: :: nods :: STSF_BluRox: But, what I wanted to discuss with you two.....is if we find that we do have dark matter fragments buried in the crust, is there any way to expose if and if so, will it just kill u STSF_BluRox: you STSF_BluRox: We need to figure out if they can remain here with this, is there anything that can be done about it safely, if not, anything done at all? August Jax Robinson: The ground may be contaminated as well, it might be safe to eat if it does grow STSF_BluRox: And if not, and evacuation plan, but I'm almost certain they'll just accuse us of trying to take over their planet and resources August Jax Robinson: *not STSF Seiben: ::starts search up information about the recent astrological files on this area of space::: Rue Wydown: Has anyone attempted a cleanup of a site this size? STSF_BluRox: We've got no records of this small of an amount, any evidence of larger fragments, has...well...worked its way into the mantle and core, and destroyed the planet. , we've only been able to study examples after the fact, nothing in progress. STSF_BluRox: (Search farther out Sieben, we'd not want to be in the same sector as a black hole) Heather Jamieson: :: Gets records for the planet's changes over time :: STSF Seiben: (cool, will do) STSF Seiben: ::expands his search to cover several more sectors:: Heather Jamieson: (Search your feelings, for you know it to be true) Rue Wydown: So this isn't going to be easy, is it? August Jax Robinson: is it ever easy? STSF Seiben: This should be a good range here. Rue Wydown: No, no it isn't Heather Jamieson: :: Wondering how to repair this planet... :: STSF_BluRox: PAUSE SIM STSF_BluRox: PAUSE SIM STSF_BluRox: PAUSE SIM August Jax Robinson: ::Paused::: STSF_BluRox: Good sim, let's figure out where these particles may have come from, and determine the final impact this will have on the planet STSF_BluRox: Ok, any questions bedfore we stop? Heather Jamieson: Could have been Hawking radiation. Heather Jamieson: None here.. Good to know Jax still likes me. Rue Wydown: Nothing from me August Jax Robinson: when did I say that?! STSF_BluRox: ok then..so for now, Crew Dismissed, See you all on Thursday

USS REPUBLIC MISSION BRIEFING 51803.12 - Season 26 The away team has returned and are in a debriefing with the Admiral.......Rue and Jax had just brought up the power station and we are awaiting the rest of the reports. August Jax Robinson: (w) protect me Blu STSF_BluRox: (that's creepy Heather) STSF_BluRox: (Why am I envisioning you all in a Scooby Doo episode right now?) STSF Seiben: Zoinks! STSF_BluRox: (brilliant....what a great future idea!) STSF_BluRox: BEGIN SIM STSF_BluRox: BEGIN SIM STSF_BluRox: BEGIN SIM STSF_BluRox: :: Sits back listening to Rue and Jax discussing the power plant / hydroelectric dam:: Heather Jamieson: :: Watching the progress of the computer models being created from the tricorder data. They could not get clear readings, but perhaps the computer could shed some light... :: STSF Seiben: ::watches as well and listens STSF_BluRox: I'd like to hear from each of you, what your impressions were at the dam. STSF_BluRox: Jax, please continue August Jax Robinson: ::Points as Rue talks, then brings up images:: STSF_BluRox: Any opinion Jax? Why the twisted metal every time they started it up? August Jax Robinson: I think the system should have been maintained better. but with the work we did, as long as they keep it up August Jax Robinson: it should last STSF Seiben: I agree, maintenance issues aside the dam seemed to be well constructed. STSF_BluRox: What did you do at the dam to correct the issue? It was my understanding that you were observing August Jax Robinson: I think they had a weak metal, it is natural that it would need to be replaced with a stringer STSF_BluRox: But why every time they started it up, the new turbines would bend as well? August Jax Robinson: they used the best the planet could make STSF_BluRox: Quite the puzzle STSF_BluRox: ::turned to Heather and the newer Seiben...it was hard to get past the family resemblance , nearly identical to one of his predecessors:: Tell me about what you found up on the plateau? STSF_BluRox: (oh wtf.... weatherman is now saying we might get 24"....3 days ago, it was 3-6"...grrr) Heather Jamieson: The readings were off the charts for a tricorder, but I think with the ship scanning and our local devices scanning we should be able to create a clearer picture. But we are only scratching the surface, literally. Preliminary data suggests activity below the surface. STSF Seiben: We found abnormal readings coming from the lakes there; a high amount of electromagnetic readings. August Jax Robinson: ((umm, this is my 3rd Nor'easter. we can't keep up with the tree branches! our cherry picker is sidelined because she is a 1994/1992)) STSF Seiben: (oooh) August Jax Robinson: ((FYI, the truck and Boom might not be the same age)) STSF_BluRox: (3rd in 12 days here.... but they are sort of normal for us here) STSF Seiben: We weren't able to pinpoint the exact source of these readings before we left, but I imagine it is what's causing all the electrical interference. STSF_BluRox: Heather, what did you find about the readings...I know Holly mentioned that she sent some information to Rue to inform the team. She will be joining us shortly, she's investigating another lead and wants to have all her data together before she joins us Heather Jamieson: Very erratic, highly energetic. I'd not want to remain there long. I believe the source may be underground. August Jax Robinson: it was a long hike STSF Seiben: That it was Heather Jamieson: There is so much interference that real-time analysis is not really possible. STSF_BluRox: So, can I have a hypothesis from you all, as to what you think it might me? STSF_BluRox: (sorry, had to pop into the lobby to help someone new) Heather Jamieson: A geological anomaly centered at that plateau due to underground rare element structures energized by... I'm not certain. Could be the work they are doing here. Geological activity... STSF Seiben: It seems really a large source to be manmade, though I wouldn't discount the possibility. I would assume its some sort of electrical field or geological phenomena August Jax Robinson: I think it might be something kind of vibration, like area's that have those sounds from no where in places August Jax Robinson: there is no sound that we can hear, it might not be something we can pick up... yet Heather Jamieson: Dilithium deposits...? STSF_BluRox: What of the ...sparkling lights that they were describing. Did you get a chance to observe and record the phenomenon? STSF_BluRox: (Welcome Suvok) August Jax Robinson: We did see them, it was amazing STSF Seiben: The lights could be an electrical aura similar to the auroras on Earth's poles Suvok: (Thank you, BluRox.) Heather Jamieson: Very low to the ground Seiben STSF_BluRox: ::looks down at her Padd noticing that Holly had just sent some files to review:: STSF Seiben: Yes, but the electrical field is underground as you suggest, then I suppose it could be possible... but then again, you're the scientist not me. STSF_BluRox: Ah, one moment..... got some information: transfers the file to be shown on the larger screen. STSF Seiben: but if the electrical...* August Jax Robinson: ::Looks over the readings:: STSF Seiben: ::looks at the screen:: STSF_BluRox: Holly had noted that there had been some anomalous readings that on a much smaller scale, almost appeared similar to what would be seen from the energy or debris from an exploding neutron star.... Did you factor any of that into your information and hypothesis? ACTION :: brings up a holoimage of the plateau the team had just visited. From orbit, it can be seen that it is not just a plateau, but actually a crater upon a mountaintop, but not like a volcano. Heather Jamieson: No, but I can. The computer will have to take some time with it. STSF_BluRox: Holly is already working on it, she had assumed you took the information you had been sent to factor it into your observations. Heather Jamieson: I was correlating the tricorder data with the ship's sensors. STSF_BluRox: Holly> ::: activates the viewer and shows up on their screens:: I've been going through the data and the information that the team collected. it is my best hypothesis, that a few small fragments from a neutron star implosion, may have made their way here by the power of the blast. Typically, most matter would have been recaptured by the resultant black hole being formed, however, it is not uncommon that a stray bit may escape. STSF_BluRox: Holly> If this indeed what the issue is, these people may have a problem. It may be that those small fragments by nature of their density and general nature, are most likely working their way down into the planet and may be the cause of the electromagnetic disturbances. August Jax Robinson: isn't that what I said? STSF_BluRox: Blu> Holly, keep investigating, I'll have the team factor in this new information and see what they come up iwth. STSF_BluRox: Alright, while Holly works on that.... what impact on the colonist could this have, and on the terraforming project in general? STSF_BluRox: Anyone? August Jax Robinson: it could destroy the planet Heather Jamieson: As they scale up projects it could become a greater problem. STSF_BluRox: That is a distinct possibility STSF Seiben: Yes, I'd imagine the more they dig, the bigger the electromagnetic disturbance gets STSF_BluRox: I think it also relates back to the bent turbines at the dam. Not shoddy workmanship, but electromagentic issues STSF Seiben: ::nods:: STSF_BluRox: Heather, Seiben, I'd like for you both to head to Astrometrics and discuss this with Holly. Heather Jamieson: Understood. STSF Seiben: Yes sir STSF_BluRox: Jax, I want you and Rue to discuss the colonist issue with me. Do we need to evacuate? If they refuse, do we make them leave or are we forced to let them be? August Jax Robinson: I think if they keep on drilling yeah, they are going to go boom STSF_BluRox: PAUSE SIM STSF_BluRox: PAUSE SIM STSF_BluRox: PAUSE SIM August Jax Robinson: ::Paused::: STSF_BluRox: Ok, great job tonight being a bit on the light side. Made some progress on what is going on, but now have to work to figure out what to do about it, and what 'are' those strange sparkling lights?! STSF_BluRox: Any questions or comments before we end tonight? STSF_BluRox: (Oh...and say hello to Suvok, who stopped in to watch the sim, and I believe is a new member?) STSF Seiben: Hey Suvok: (I am Indeed. I am watching to learn of how the roleplay functions.) STSF_BluRox: It's pretty easy, you are welcome to stop by our Romulan game on Thursday night if you like as well, and Seiben has a weekend game he runs as well STSF_BluRox: Also, if you look at he drop down menu at the top of the screen, on the help tab, the drop down menu will take you to Walking and Talking, it will detail how we talk and type to indicate conversation vs actions STSF_BluRox: There are games most nights during the week, feel free to drop in and watch how they go. We are open to new crew so if you are interested, stop back again and we can discuss letting you try playing on a trial basis to see if you like it or not STSF_BluRox: Ok, and I know some of you have to work in the morning, so let's wrap this up for tonight. STSF_BluRox: Crew Dismissed. See you Thursday on the Talon

USS Republic Mission Briefing 51803.05 - Season 26 The AT has reached the plateau and have been busy trying to take readings and trying to determine what the shiny glittery lights that are rising from the ground are. One thing that can be noticed now that they've reached the summit, that it's note a flat plateau, but seems , someone concave, almost like a crater in it's center. The crew has also received some data from Holly STSF_BluRox: Begin Sim STSF_BluRox: Begin Sim STSF_BluRox: Begin Sim Action: Holly sends a message that if the team could send her their hypothesis upon what they are seeing, that she can feed the ideas into the computer and see if there is any feasible correlations... STSF_BluRox: (thought I had forgotten, hadn't you...lol) STSF_BluRox: (hey Jax) August Jax Robinson: :::Looks at the sparkles, not a clue:: August Jax Robinson: ((Hellos :: STSF Seiben: ::Looking up as well:: STSF_BluRox: (Jax...thinking about sparkles....I was able to enjoy some nice xmas lights that people had on to look nice with the little bit of snow we had today!! ) STSF_BluRox: (I know how much you love all year holiday lighting...lol) August Jax Robinson: ((those ppl should be locked up in Jail)) STSF_BluRox: (usually too cold to take down just yet..., so they just leave them on!) STSF_BluRox: (Seiben and Heather didn’t' do their homework!!) Rue Wydown: (again?) August Jax Robinson: ((I would sneak onto their lawn and cut the cord ::: mwhahahhahahahhaaaaaa Rue Wydown: +Holly+ Okay Holly, we've got a crater a sink hole in front of us. Heather Jamieson: :: Now standing and trying to make sense from the readings :: STSF_BluRox: Holly> +Commander Wydown+ I have some additional information for you from taking typographical readings. It appears that some sort of large or dense meteor had hit the region that you are now standing in. I believe that some part or element that landed with the meteor has been causing your issues STSF_BluRox: If your team could send that scan's they've taken and possible take come soil samples, that may be helpful. As for the shiny emanations, I'm at a loss... Rue Wydown: +Holly+ The question now is how to fix the problem. ::hands on her hips:: I know what Robinson would say if he was there, he'd blow it up. August Jax Robinson: that does sound like an excellent idea STSF_BluRox: +Commander+ Please hold one moment, I'm getting a transmission from the dam again.... :: sends some irritating "hold' muzak on the line for the Away Team while she takes the other call STSF_BluRox: (careful...you do have 'a' Robinson with you..... Heather Jamieson: :: Bends over and touches the ground :: Action: Heather feels dirt August Jax Robinson: (((hay!!!!?!)) STSF Seiben: How does the dirt feel? August Jax Robinson: feels?' August Jax Robinson: like a fluffy Bunny!.... it feels like dirt Heather Jamieson: (Rolling an investigation check) STSF Seiben: Is it cold soft dirt, or warm dirt? STSF_BluRox: :: Heather has a handful of dirt:: Heather Jamieson: Warm, but more like the sun was just heating it up ACTION:: As the AT spends some time in this area, they begin to feel.....a bit ....off, sluggish, maybe even a little queasy... Heather Jamieson: :: Stops what she's doing :: I think my medicine is wearing off...or getting stronger. August Jax Robinson: ::Sighs, annoyed...leans::: STSF Seiben: Not feeling great. ::leans on a tree;; Heather Jamieson: :: Falls over. Not hard, just enough that she just sits there a moment :: STSF_BluRox: +Commander Wydown+ I've noticed that everyone's transponder has alerted medical that your bodies are dealing with a bit of stress. Is everything ok down there? Rue Wydown: Jamieson, are you drunk? Heather Jamieson: I wish... no, just off balance. Rue Wydown: +Holly+ Could be some of the elements in the area. STSF Seiben: Feeling queasy as well? August Jax Robinson: ::Pulls Heather back onto her sled, pullie thing... sissy:: August Jax Robinson: ::Fakes feeling OK:: STSF Seiben: ::smiles and helps pull Heather still feeling queasy:: Heather Jamieson: Thanks...ugh.... :: on the sled :: STSF_BluRox: +Commander Wydown+ I do believe from the information that I've received from your team, and tying in what we have from the transformers form both colonies, coupled with the information our scans from the ship have shown, I think it would be best if you were to leave the area, much as the colonist did, and return to the ship for further discussion. If you could bring a soil sample, it would be helpful Rue Wydown: You would just fail on my planet. ::shakes her head:: Did someone upload the readings to Holly Heather Jamieson: Need a sample. :: looks down :: STSF Seiben: ::stops so Heather can pick up a sample;: Heather Jamieson: :: Seals the cap :: Got it. August Jax Robinson: ::sits next to Heather::: hurry up and get some dirt STSF Seiben: Cool STSF_BluRox: (did she get a handful from her sled, or did she actually take the core sample that was requested earlier?) Rue Wydown: ::hangs head:: ACTION: As the team has taken the requested samples and made their way back down the shuttle, they have returned to the ship to make sense of what they've scanned, collected and observed August Jax Robinson: ((If it was tonight, then no. The last sim...maybe?)) STSF_BluRox: (sorry, moving this along, plot has been stuck for some time, bouncing to next chapter Rue Wydown: Conference room, 5 minutes. Come prepared. Heather Jamieson: (Did not do a core sample (long tube kind of thing)) STSF_BluRox: (then you get to explain to Rue why not) STSF_BluRox: (can be as easy as...it's my first soil sample, but ya'll gotta do something, I can't do it for ya _ August Jax Robinson: ::heads to the CR, looking over her report:: STSF Seiben: ::heads to the conference room with his report:: Heather Jamieson: :: Feels better after leaving that place :: Rue Wydown: +Holly+ Hey Holly, is Blu well enough to join us or would like to join us in the conference room? STSF_BluRox: Holly> :: in Blu's Ready Room:: You seem like you are feeling a bit better, think you're up to attending this debriefing with the AT? STSF_BluRox: :: hears the com as Holly is sitting next to her:: STSF Seiben: ::glad to be back as well:: STSF_BluRox: +Rue+ Yes, I'm feeling a bit better, thank you for giving me some time to recuperate. I'll be joining you in a moment...unless this is going to give me another headache, then I may just wait for your report....:: laughs a little STSF_BluRox: :: stands up and nods to Holly:: Let's go hear what they've determined with what you have found out as well.... STSF_BluRox: ::exits Ready Room and makes her way with Holly to the Conference Room:: Heather Jamieson: :: Making her way to the conference room, still dragging her ankle along :: STSF_BluRox: (medical would have fixed that by now) August Jax Robinson: ::knows Heather is a Sissy::: STSF_BluRox: (unless....you stepped in a bear trap.......which I would suspect used to belong to a Robinson) Rue Wydown: Why should I get all the fun? ::smirks, heading into the conference room:: Heather Jamieson: :: The thing around her ankle is much smaller, and would be gone tomorrow :: STSF_BluRox: ::enters the Ready Room with Holly and moves to her normal seat, Holly flanking her to her left, leaving the seat on the right for Rue:: Heather Jamieson: :: Enters the conference room and sits down :: Rue Wydown: Hi Admiral. ::sheepish grin:: STSF Seiben: ::Enters and sits as well:: STSF_BluRox: Welcome back and hello. I'm glad to see you all made it safely ....... :: trails off watching Heather limp in....glad to see you made it back.. August Jax Robinson: ::walks into the CR, takes a seat in the front::: Heather Jamieson: :: nods :: Yes. STSF Seiben: Glad to be back. STSF_BluRox: So Holly has brought me up to date as to what you have been facing so far, but I'd like to hear your thoughts and impressions of the problem, and what you have found. We'll cross reference this with what we know from the colonists and the ship's readings STSF_BluRox: So, please...proceed Rue Wydown: Let's start with the power station. STSF_BluRox: ::nods:: August Jax Robinson: The place is a dead zone, limited comm's and awful terrane August Jax Robinson: at least the area we were in Rue Wydown: Issues with the power plant came up. STSF Seiben: I agree. STSF_BluRox: (Ok, we'll pick this up next week, as we're out of time for tonight) STSF_BluRox: PAUSE SIM STSF_BluRox: PAUSE SIM STSF_BluRox: PAUSE SIM STSF Seiben: ::paused:: Heather Jamieson: :: paused :: STSF_BluRox: Ok next week, I would like each person to present a report, a few lines at least in the conference, as to what you observed, your thoughts and any hypothesis of what may be occurring. STSF_BluRox: Should be easy, you've done it! STSF_BluRox: Ok, anything or any questions before we close for the night? August Jax Robinson: Witch craft STSF_BluRox: lol, sell it to me!! Heather Jamieson: None here. STSF_BluRox: Ok then.... if nobody has anything else for tonight, then we'll end here and pick up next week. So...Crew Dismissed!!

USS Republic Mission Briefing 51802.26 - Season 26 The AT is getting close to reaching the plateau which had been creating the difficulty for transport, travel and colonization in general up here. The enhancers that were sent down are helping some, but even the tricorders are picking up some static, but still can make out many things BEGIN SIM BEGIN SIM BEGIN SIM STSF_BluRox: As the AT reaches the top of the ridge leading out to the wide plateau ahead of them.. Heather Jamieson: :: Still feeling like she's slowing the group down :: STSF Seiben: ::helps hold up Heather:: Heather Jamieson: :; Nods to Seiben :: STSF Seiben: S'alright? Rue Wydown: ::pauses:: That's actually quite nice. STSF Seiben: Yes, that's one fine view. ACTION: Through the trees ahead, it almost appears to be shiny glitter brightening the area almost like one would see a rainbow in the distance Heather Jamieson: The area seems extra shiny STSF_BluRox: There, but just an optical illusion August Jax Robinson: looks like it's make of glass, or frozen over in ice August Jax Robinson: I am betting on ice STSF_BluRox: (it's in the air, shiny streams) STSF Seiben: ::takes a view shots with his holocam with his free hand:: STSF Seiben: a few shots* Heather Jamieson: :: Flips open her tricorder :: STSF Seiben: Does that work? Heather Jamieson: Mmmm. Not very well. Rue Wydown: What's scans telling you? Heather Jamieson: A mix of signals all over this area. It's try to determine a pattern. August Jax Robinson: ::Hands Rue a Power bar::: Heather Jamieson: Let me lower the scanning range. August Jax Robinson: ::bites into one herself:: how far you think that is Rue Wydown: Hard to estimate from the looks of things. I thought just a half hour or a bit. What do you think? Heather Jamieson: May have to investigate closer. August Jax Robinson: how far does your tricorder say H ? Heather Jamieson: Range is one kilometer now Rue Wydown: One Kilo isn't too bad. Heather Jamieson: We are on the perimeter of this phenomenon. STSF Seiben: Hmm August Jax Robinson: Well, seems far when you have dead weight to drag with you :::Heather:: Heather Jamieson: :: looks ahead of her :: Looks like if the readings were any more intense we could not enter. Heather Jamieson: I know you are there for me Commander Robinson. August Jax Robinson: then you know more than me on that one STSF Seiben: (I'll be there for you...when the rain starts to pour..) Heather Jamieson: Wonder if we have to wait for what they saw. Rue Wydown: She's not dead weight. Let's get moving. STSF Seiben: ::speak for yourself!:: Yes, let's Heather Jamieson: :: Intensifies the scan as they move, and as she hobbles along :: August Jax Robinson: ::takes Heathers Tricorder:: focus on walking Heather Jamieson: Give that back NOW. STSF Seiben: ::follows Jax:: August Jax Robinson: come get it ::Smirks and keeps walking:: Rue Wydown: We're going to review what we know so far. Some anomaly that's causing various issues with the planetary settlement. Holly states it seems like readings from a what....? STSF Seiben: ::thinking about the cat fight that would ensue if Heather's ankle wasn't injured:: Action:: As they move along, there are areas like this shimmering in various locations, but more so near a small river bed that leads down a falls to the lake below Heather Jamieson: :: Not moving any better :: August Jax Robinson: maybe it is all this sparkly crap doing it Rue Wydown: yes, but what is it? STSF Seiben: ::takes out his tricorder and starts scanning:: Is it centred towards the bodies of water? STSF Seiben: ::walks along:: Heather Jamieson: :: Getting a feel for the area :: STSF Seiben: Sure does look nice Heather Jamieson: Feel like we are walking into something... STSF Seiben: If so, my tricorder isn't able to detect what it is August Jax Robinson: like a Warp core or Disney Planet? STSF Seiben: I hope it's a warp core. My credit card can't take another blow from Disney Planet STSF_BluRox: (hint....Seiben..if you scroll back through your PM's, you may (will) find a good description) Heather Jamieson: :: Bends down to touch the ground with her hand :: August Jax Robinson: something up with the ground H? Heather Jamieson: Sometimes the senses can pick up signals the tricorder can't. August Jax Robinson: no... no they can't August Jax Robinson: I'm an engineer, trust me STSF Seiben: ::checks his tricorders:: Right, it seems to be coming from that mountainous area over there by that lake, judging by these energy readings they could be emitting strong EMPs, which may explain why our equipment isn't working. Heather Jamieson: I don't trust you, that's the thing. Heather Jamieson: Is there a pattern to the pulses? STSF Seiben: Too hard to tell with these readings, I'm afraid. Rue Wydown: ::scans through her tricorder to play back what Holly sent them:: STSF Seiben: But, it does seem to centred in that area. Holly> After several scans from the ship while we orbited, and from reading I've compared to other phenomenon that we've encountered, it is almost as if we were picking up emanations similar to a neutron star..... Holly> Will need additional readings from the surface near the dam and lake, and up on the mountain plateau, but I may have a theory once we have the readings. Holly out. Heather Jamieson: Neutron star.... :: thinks :: STSF Seiben: Ooh Rue Wydown: ::facepalms:: August Jax Robinson: +Holly+ how about we send a drone down to collect samples STSF_BluRox: +Jax+ Mechanical and propulsion fail in this region, hence...why your team is there in person STSF_BluRox: PAUSE SIM STSF_BluRox: PAUSE SIM STSF_BluRox: PAUSE SIM August Jax Robinson: ::Paused:: STSF_BluRox: OK, WE'LL PICK UP HERE NEXT WEEK WITH YOU ALL TAKING SOME SCANS, MAKING A FEW HYPOTHEIS, FROM what you find, etc... STSF_BluRox: sorry caps August Jax Robinson: Engineers don't Hypothosss Rue Wydown: And on that note.... STSF_BluRox: (well, if you enjoy camping with Heather so much, you can stay there until enough hypothesis are made_ STSF_BluRox: ok, then...Crew Dismissed, we'll see you all next week or on Talon

RES TALON MISSION BRIEFING 51802.08 - SEASON 23 The away teams work with the freed prisoners to get basic systems operational, and to see if any information can be gleaned from the computer systems that the Othan had been using. t'A had taken several th'ann to the br'tehh for questioning. Pexil and Koga are assisting with operations and assessing if anything had bene sabotaged. Koga was working on a ship with Laeh to ensure that it was f functioning and safe. t’Ksa has been tending to the sick and injured. STSF_BluRox: Meanwhile, Pexil is checking the engineering section on the transport that Laeh and Koga have picked out as the first to enable moving the inhabitants .Stinger has been doing what they do...... [11:15 pm] STSF_BluRox: BEGIN SIM [11:15 pm] STSF_BluRox: BEGIN SIM [11:15 pm] STSF_BluRox: BEGIN SIM [11:15 pm] m_k_tksa: ::dealing with wounded:: [11:16 pm] Lerak trPexil: I am ready to power up the transport t'Temarr. [11:17 pm] STSF Seiben: ::finishing up his safety checks of the vessel:: All readings look good. She's airworthy, but I can't promise the smoothest ride. [11:18 pm] STSF_BluRox: @ ::glances at the ISD from t'A with regards to the th'ann that had been brought aboard for questioning. She was right to let t'A deal with them,. Afraid her own rage would keep her from ... :: she shook the thought from her mind as she put down the fleet operations notes and closed the map to focus on the away teams progress. [11:19 pm] STSF_BluRox: @ :: reached over and pressed a button on her desk::: +com+ Stinger, do au read me. This is Talon. [11:20 pm] Lerak trPexil: :: goes through more pre-flight checks :: [11:21 pm] NDak: #::Having returned to the Stinger from the surface, getting a report on their findings (or lack there of) at the command center, and what Talon had been doing:: [11:21 pm] STSF_BluRox: Torek> :: makes way to where the Talon crew had been working on the transport to take the infirm to the medical facility:: :: finds Koga [11:22 pm] NDak: # +tV+ Stringer here [11:22 pm] STSF Seiben: ::checking some other things on the ship:: [11:23 pm] STSF_BluRox: Torek> :: walks over to Koga:: is this ship able to make the transport? Shall we have our people assist au Maenak with loading those we wish to take to the medical facility aboard? [11:24 pm] Laehval tTemarr: Let's see if this thing can get off the ground. ::To Lerak and Koga.:: [11:25 pm] STSF_BluRox: @+NDak+ Mnekha, we had na heard from au for some time, I wished to make sure au ship had na fallen to a trap. Have au found anything else of note to report? [11:25 pm] Lerak trPexil: There are no more checks I can perform [11:25 pm] STSF Seiben: Yes, this ship can make it. I've just finished the safety checks. Au can speak with the maenak to see what kind of assistance she requires. [11:26 pm] STSF Seiben: ::To Leah;: OK. I'll start the engines. [11:26 pm] STSF_BluRox: Torek> Hann'yyo. I will find au maenak and we'll start getting them aboard. [11:26 pm] STSF Seiben: OKay. [11:27 pm] m_k_tksa: ::doing a form of triage to evaluate those around her:: [11:27 pm] STSF_BluRox: Torek> :: the older man makes his way back outside and walks towards where the injured and ill had been set aside. [11:28 pm] STSF_BluRox: Torek> :: stops for a siuren to authen some of the others and agreed to have certain teams to go make sure basic services such as power and water had na been sabotaged and to start getting people back to their homes [11:28 pm] STSF Seiben: ::powers up helm controls and starts up the engines:: [11:28 pm] NDak: @ +tV+ So far nothing concrete. They did na leave us much to work with, rhae the command center. We're still going through some of the material h'nah. [11:29 pm] STSF_BluRox: Torek> :: makes way over to the maenak from the Talon.:: [11:31 pm] Laehval tTemarr: Take us on a quick test flight to make sure nothing shakes out. [11:31 pm] STSF_BluRox: Torek> :: finds tKsa:: Maenak, again, I wish to express our thanks for the assistance au have rendered to our injured and ill. Au crewmates have indicated that we can assist au and start to get these people:: waves his arm towards those tKsa's team were helping:: We can get them aboard the transport and get them to the medical facility. We've also found a few of our medics which had been held in one of the other areas, and they will moin us. [11:32 pm] STSF Seiben: Aye aye.. [11:32 pm] Lerak trPexil: I'll watch the systems as we go. [11:33 pm] STSF Seiben: ::plots in a short course around the general facility, not too far but enough to get a feel of things:: Course is plotted. [11:33 pm] m_k_tksa: Hanny'yo. We've cataogized those who should be transported first. The needest cases. Etre T'hasi can point them out. There [11:33 pm] STSF_BluRox: @+NDAk+ t'A brought a few prisoners aboard if au would like to have some ...discourse with them, and see if they can give au any information that is useful. [11:36 pm] NDak: # +t'V+ Actually, ie. Ie I would. I will make my way to the Talon shortly. [11:36 pm] STSF_BluRox: @+NDAk+ Hann'yyo. t'Vatrix ta'khoi [11:39 pm] STSF Seiben: ::takes off and starts to pilot along the course:: [11:40 pm] STSF_BluRox: Torek> :: ushering those they were moving towards the transport, is surprised when it suddenly takes off. [11:41 pm] NDak: # :Heads for the TL to the side of the Stingers Oira:: [11:41 pm] STSF_BluRox: Torek> :: turns and walks back over towards t'Ksa:: I am unsure if there is trouble and we may have to get these people somewhere safe. Au helmsman said we were clear to load people, but the ship just suddenly left. Are au able to find out what is happening? [11:42 pm] m_k_tksa: ::confused, wondering what's going on:: This is the first i'm hearing about this. When did this happen? [11:42 pm] Laehval tTemarr: ACTION> The transport is old and rumbles and rattles, but the power levels look steady. Helm is sluggish, but flyable. [11:43 pm] STSF Seiben: Ugh, this thing is unwieldy. But it's still managable [11:43 pm] STSF_BluRox: Torek> :: turns and points at the contrail that the ship left as it had left and flown off [11:44 pm] m_k_tksa: +Talon+ Medical away team to Talon. [11:45 pm] STSF_BluRox: @Talon Ops> +Talon here+ How may we help au Daise Maenak? [11:46 pm] m_k_tksa: +Talon+ Can someone fhaen explain why the transport that we were to use to help move patients to a medical facility has left without said patients? [11:47 pm] STSF Seiben: ::continues flying:: This thing is shaky but not bad, I suppose [11:48 pm] Laehval tTemarr: Alright. It looks like it isn't going to fall out of the sky. Take us back down and let's get this thing loaded. [11:49 pm] STSF_BluRox: +Talon Ops+ Ie Daise Maenak. let us see who is aboard. Do au require any immediate transport to our medical facilities? [11:49 pm] STSF_BluRox: @ +Talon Ops+ :: scans and finds tTemarr, Koga and Pexil aboard:: [11:51 pm] STSF_BluRox: @ +Talon Ops+ +COM+ Enarrain tTemarr+ This is the Talon. The Daise Maenaks has inquired as to the transport she was to board injured aboard. Can au fhaen provide an update that we can relay to her, or if au could acknowledge that au will be contacting her. [11:52 pm] m_k_tksa: +Talon+ ::rubs her temples:: I just want to know what the ....::pauses long enough to remember not to curse:: I want to know what is going on. [11:52 pm] STSF_BluRox: @ t'Vatrix:: keys in codes to oira that NDak is clearned once he is ready to transport [11:54 pm] Laehval tTemarr: ::She rolled her eyes.:: First, that message didn't even make sense. We can't even make a test flight without someone wigging out? +Ksa+ t'Temarr to t'Ksa. [11:54 pm] STSF_BluRox: @ Talon Ops+ Daise Maenak+ I have na received a reply. [11:55 pm] STSF_BluRox: @ Talon Ops> :: picks up a transmission from the other ship and takes finger off control so as not to override the other message to the Daise Maenak [11:56 pm] Laehval tTemarr: Koga, contact Talon Ops and tell them to stuff it. We're busy and are in contact with the Daise'Maenak. [11:56 pm] m_k_tksa: +t'Temarr+ This is t'Ksa, go ahead. [11:57 pm] STSF Seiben: +Ops+. Yes, we've got the transport. We'l be there shortly. [11:57 pm] STSF_BluRox: (Koga had approved it, may have been while you were afk Laeh) [11:57 pm] STSF_BluRox: @Talon Ops> +Koga+ Acknowldged. [11:59 pm] STSF_BluRox: 2 MINUTE WARNING [12:00 am] Laehval tTemarr: (( Torek was there when Laeh told them to see if they could get it off the ground. Selective reading. )) [12:01 am] STSF_BluRox: PAUSE SIM ((just sick and missed one line)) [12:01 am] Laehval tTemarr: +Ksa+ We're on a test flight and are on the way back. The transport seems to be safe enough for long distance flying. [12:01 am] STSF Seiben: ::paused:: [12:03 am] STSF_BluRox: Ok, anyone have anything before we close down [12:04 am] STSF_BluRox: Ok, then, crew dismissed. Have a nice weekend [12:04 am] STSF Seiben: Goodnight! [12:05 am] m_k_tksa: Gnight guys

USS Republic Mission Briefing 51802.05 - Season 26 The AT is getting close to being back together again, with Rue and Jax having went looking for the wayward Seiben and Jaimeson. As we ended last week, Rue sees them in the distance and approaches BEGIN SIM BEGIN SIM BEGIN SIM STSF Seiben::: Stops and spots Rue in the distance:: Ahh good. There they are. Heather Jamieson: :: Sees someone further down the path :: STSF_BluRox: (Sorry, trying to remember, think Rue had already approached and Jax handed her the first aid kit) STSF Seiben::: holding up Heather for support:: Rue Wydown: ((Jax was messing with the left-over supplies to build a booster for communications)) Rue Wydown: Where in the devil are you people going? The shuttle was back that way? ::jerks her thumb in the general direction of their transport:: Heather Jamieson: :: Tries not to put weight on her ankle :: August Jax Robinson::: going over parts she has to work with, grumbling to herself:: STSF Seiben: Ah. It would've been better to head that way. Rue Wydown: It would have been better if you'd just stayed put if you couldn't regroup with the rest of us. Heather, sit down, let me see that ankle. Seiben, go help Jax. STSF_BluRox: (hmm, maybe!) STSF Seiben: Aye sir. STSF Seiben::: gently puts down Heather and heads over to Jax to help:: Heather Jamieson: We were trying to get better readings. :: sits :: STSF Seiben: Alright, what do you want me to help with? STSF Seiben::: helping Jax:: Rue Wydown: Seriously? You're injured, you have no idea where the rest of your AT is, you have no contact with your ship or your commanding officer and you guys go wandering off to get better reading? STSF_BluRox: Holly>:: spends about 0.00038 seconds wondering if she should send a 2nd torpedo with lunch, then realized the first torpedo was worth the cost due to the emergency equipment, but it would be difficult to explain why one was used to send 4 PB&J on toast sandwiches August Jax Robinson::: Smirks as Rue yells at someone besides her:: Heather Jamieson: (honestly, I was not sure of where things were in relation to others then I found us separated) STSF_BluRox: (cause it's always better when she'd not yelling at you?) STSF Seiben: (yes) STSF_BluRox: lol Rue Wydown::: scanning the ankle:: And did you guys bother to examine what was in the emergency equipment kit? ::opening up the first aid kit that happened to be in the emergency rations as well as the one from her own backpack:: Heather Jamieson: :: tries to move her ankle a bit :: STSF Seiben::: oh.. there was one in there. How bout that?:: Rue Wydown::: slaps (gently) Heather's uninjured knee:: Stop moving. :::starts digging in her kit:: I don't have a bone knitter, but there's a brace in here, a dermal regenerate and some pain relief meds. Could have had this last night if you lot had opened up the kit past the first drawer. Heather Jamieson: Sebien did not mention it. Have I broken it? Rue Wydown: Yeah, and good. ::activates the regenerator:: Now sit still. This is going to take a few moments. We can brace it and set it, but the rest will have to wait until we get back to the ship. At least you'll be able to move on your own...possibly. STSF_BluRox: Holly> :: scan's for the AT, and while able to pick up their location, communications are still down due to the interference (hopefully once the transmitter boosters are finished, they can reach each other) STSF Seiben::: otherwise could find a hover chair somewhere once they get back to the ship maybe:: STSF Seiben::: Still helps Jax with whatever it is she's working on:: STSF_BluRox: (silly seiben..they would have a bone knitter on the ship, she'd be up walking after a few hours) August Jax Robinson::: Sighs:: Heather Jamieson: Don't let me slow down the group. STSF Seiben: ((lol)) Rue Wydown: Too late. ::smirks, continuing to work on the ankle, calling back to the others:: How's it going back there? August Jax Robinson::: attaches a few wires to the main board:: STSF Seiben: Going good, sir. ::screwing in some bolts:: Heather Jamieson: :: Feels a strange twitching and tingling in her ankle :: Rue Wydown: Stop moving. You're not helping STSF Seiben: Almost done here. August Jax Robinson::: Wonders what Seiben is working on... because this thing is looking sad:: STSF Seiben::: wishes he had the technical skills of his cousin Hans:: Heather Jamieson: :: holds still while Rue works :: Rue Wydown: Okay,:: holding out the brace:: Let's try this. August Jax Robinson::: Holds wire over the fire to get it going;; STSF Seiben::: looks it over:: Heather Jamieson: :: nods :: Heather Jamieson: :: allows her to put the brace on :: Rue Wydown::: tightens the brace, then leans back and tests for feeling, warmth and color:: How does that feel? August Jax Robinson: has anyone heard from the Ship lately? STSF Seiben: No, we've not been able to raise them. STSF Seiben: Have you guys? August Jax Robinson: not since we finished watching Jaws 54 STSF Seiben: Ah yes.. that's a classic. Much better than Jaws 53.. but not as good as 46 August Jax Robinson: 54 is the best one Heather Jamieson: Not bad considering. Heather Jamieson: I'll be able to walk, just a bit slower STSF Seiben: A lot of people say that.. I liked it too, but 46 had a better feel to it, I think Heather Jamieson: Since you found us, what is the plan now? August Jax Robinson: you are sleeping outside in the cold tonight if we are still down here Rue Wydown::: sighs:: Let's see how Jax and Sieben are coming with the communications first. STSF Seiben: Just like last night? August Jax Robinson: yes, 46 is an insult to the Jaws franchise STSF Seiben::: Calibrating the sensors:: STSF Seiben: Ahh, you're in that camp, eh? I see. Rue Wydown: C'mon. Let's go join then. ::Standing up, pushing the equipment back into her kit:: Rue Wydown: ((2 minute warning)) Heather Jamieson: :: Stands as well :: Heather Jamieson: :: walks to the others :: Rue Wydown: ~~Pause Sim~~ August Jax Robinson: ::Smacks Seiban, then gets back to work:: Rue Wydown: ~~~Pause Sim~~~ August Jax Robinson: ::Paused:: STSF Seiben: lol STSF Seiben: ::Paused:: Rue Wydown: Nice one Jax August Jax Robinson: thank you Rue Wydown: Thanks guys August Jax Robinson: I had too Rue Wydown: I've gotta head off to bed. You did a great job August Jax Robinson: Same here. I am beat Heather Jamieson: Same here. See you all next week..or most of you Thursday..most. August Jax Robinson: nite nite Peeps STSF Seiben: Goodnight folks Rue Wydown: Night guys

USS REPUBLIC MISSION BRIEFING 51801.22 - SEASON 26 The away team had split up to cover more ground, with Heather and Seiben heading up into the mountains, while Jax and Rue had been monitoring from the shuttle. The ship was unable to go any further due to the interference that the colonists had reported. This also has been making communications difficult. After injuring an ankle, Heather and Sieben were stranded about halfway to their objective when it turned dark and left them without survival gear. Luckily the Republic had been monitoring and had sent a survival pack to them, and pancakes to Rue and Jax. Meanwhile, Holly had sent her preliminary findings to Rue, that she picked up readings similar to when they had previously ran into fragments from a collapsed neutron star. It's morning.........suns up... BEGIN SIM BEGIN SIM BEGIN SIM STSF_BluRox: (Oh, and Holly has made sure that the Admiral is resting per the medic's orders) Rue Wydown: ::has her pack ready to go:: We've got what, a good eleven hours of sunlight, right? Heather Jamieson: :: Gathering their supplies up :: STSF Seiben: ::putting away their bedding and stuff:: August Jax Robinson: if these Suns act like yesterdays Rue Wydown: Got your pack ready? STSF Seiben: How're you doing? Your ankle ok? Rue Wydown: ((It's broken, isn't it?)) August Jax Robinson: I do, I have supplies as well if we can't make it to town or back here before Suns set ACTION: As the two of them tumble together, a tree decides to help break their fall.....and evidently.... Heather's ankle) STSF_BluRox: (She rolled a 1 on her luck roll, last sim of 2017) STSF Seiben: You'd better stay off that ankle, or you'll make it worse Heather Jamieson: No, it's not.. :: sitting her butt on the ground :: August Jax Robinson: {{Carry her Hans!}} Rue Wydown: Let's get going then. How far up do you think they got yesterday afternoon? STSF Seiben: ::finishes putting everything away:: Let's try to get moving, I'll help carry you. Heather Jamieson: Thanks.. Help me get my pack on. August Jax Robinson: I think they are about a few miles North STSF Seiben: Sure ::Places the pack on Heather's back:: Can you strap it on? Rue Wydown: ::starts hiking, following the path that she thinks will take her to the life signs that Holly pinpointed.:: So Holly things that the readings are similar to a collapsed neutron star. What do you think about that? STSF_BluRox: @Holly> :: running computations through the computer and trying to match with the information that had been sent from the colonists and from the away team's earlier information from the dam:: STSF Seiben: Hopefully, the rest of them can catch up with us soon Heather Jamieson: I think so... :: giggles :: I think it's the altitude Rue Wydown: ((Just so you know, if you're lost in the woods, you really should stay in one location so that a search party can find you.)) August Jax Robinson: {{you watch to much TV Rue}} Rue Wydown: ((Heck no. If one of our campers had stayed put when she got lost, we wouldn't have had to sent a helicopter out looking for her)) Heather Jamieson: :: Gets out her tricorder, scans, points :: That direction. STSF_BluRox: (I vaguely remember how angry you were after that!!) Heather Jamieson: :: Waits for Seiben to help her up :: I hope I don't slow you down. STSF Seiben: It'll be better if we take it slow ::helps her up:: We should stay close by in case the team is nearby August Jax Robinson: ::opens Tric and looks for life or Comm signs:: Rue Wydown: ::sets up her combadge to send pings back to Republic, in addition to her tracking device:: Want to take bets on what we'll find up there? Heather Jamieson: :: Wraps her arm around Seiben :: I think I'd rather be all green than this climb right about now. STSF Seiben: It's not easy being green STSF Seiben: ::Slowly goes ahead carrying Heather:: Heather Jamieson: But the exercise was good. STSF_BluRox: @ Holly> :: tries to extrapolate back to any possible collapses, but not coming up with anything. Starts to cross reference other anomalous bodies that might have a clue Heather Jamieson: I'll keep tabs on our path. Rue Wydown: ::whistle while she hikes up, enjoying the adventure:: August Jax Robinson: ::Follows behind Rue:: I think Heather will be injured and Hans will wish he stayed on Earth STSF Seiben: Keep a look out for the away team too, eh? Rue Wydown: ::casts a glance back at Jax:: Do you know if they have any experience like this? STSF_BluRox: (Hans, did you leave all the equipment that they just sent you, to carry Heather up a mountain?) Heather Jamieson: Good news though, we may get there first, give a good report on our findings. August Jax Robinson: other then the lame academy survival "training" no STSF_BluRox: (personally I'd think it would be faster to go down.......Here...curl up in a ball..and push!) lol Heather Jamieson: I'm thankful we were able to keep warm.. STSF Seiben: Yes, I'm glad we didn't freeze STSF Seiben: (I packed most of it up) Rue Wydown: ::mutters some sort of curse word in a language that her UT can't translate, then cheerily continues on:: Well, let's hope they've kept their heads and stayed put. Most lost adventurers succumb to the elements before they succumb to the wildlife. Heather Jamieson: Could have been warmer. :: grins :: I hope if it came to that you'd not balk. :: hobbles along :: STSF Seiben: Between the two of us, we have most of the equipment and supplies Holly sent us Heather Jamieson: This is an odd planet. Parts of it reminds me of Caldos. August Jax Robinson: are the Comm's to the ship working, maybe they can give us a better idea of how much of a lead they have on us STSF Seiben: I don't think Ive been there STSF_BluRox: (ok, you can't be carrying all of that...and Heather, we have no bags of holding here) Heather Jamieson: It's a great deal like Earth's british isles. STSF Seiben: Yes.. Heather Jamieson: (it would be back in that tube I would gather ) Rue Wydown: We can try. Not sure if being this far from the shuttle will affect our ability to comm the ship but not a bad idea. You want to give it a try? Heather Jamieson: We still have a way to go. ACTION: Heather and Rue have made good time and have arrived at the location where our wayward team had slipped on the rockfall area, The scattered rocks showing impressions in the dirt and rocks that appears a body slide down into a tree at one point. STSF Seiben: I want to catch up with the rest of them August Jax Robinson: +Republic+ this is Jax, are you receiving our signal? Heather Jamieson: I'm too slow. The other team will catch up with us. STSF Seiben: +AT+ Hello? Rue Wydown: ::glancing around, brow raised:: Either someone attempted to go sledding with benefit of snow and sled, or I think we found some signs of our missing party. Rue Wydown: ::does the old fashion two fingers in the mouth whistle, trying to get some sort of response:: STSF_BluRox: @Holly> +Com+ Thi..zzstsx.. Repuzzsttz.... We zz difficulty piczz#!@# signal the closer to###@ mount#@ platue...Boosters#$.. inzzsst....shuttle...buzz...zzz torpedo tube...Do zxx read us? STSF Seiben: Getting tired.. need to rest a bit here. Where are? ACTION: Jax and Rue hear mostly static from Holly on the Republic, but seem to be getting some other static from a nearby comm, that is not reading clearly Heather Jamieson: No, not yet. Rue Wydown: i see the remains of a campfire it looks like, up there. ::glances around, then whistles again:: STSF Seiben: (do we hear the whistle?) Heather Jamieson: :: perks up :: Did you hear that? STSF_BluRox: (since you asked...yes) August Jax Robinson: ::opens Tric, looking for Human's:: STSF Seiben: Yes, I did. ::whistles back:: I'm glad we didn't get too far Rue Wydown: C'mon. Looks like they went that way. ::starts hiking up:: August Jax Robinson: ::Follows:: I am not picking anything up yet Heather Jamieson: I think I tracked us backwards STSF Seiben: ::looks at his tricorder:: Not picking anything else.. Rue Wydown: I think it's the same interference that's affected our comms that affects the ability to scan further than what's in front of us. I see broken sticks and a few rocky slides from foot prints. STSF_BluRox: (2 minute warning) Rue Wydown: Look up ahead ::motions to the colors in the distance, then whistles a sequence:: STSF_BluRox: (avoids the temptation to have a flock of mocking jays answer back! lol) STSF Seiben: ::yells out:: Helloo? Heather Jamieson: :: Waves with her free hand :: August Jax Robinson: ::Stops at the supply Trop Heather Jamieson: Hey, if Jax is with them, don't let her hold me. Rue Wydown: Yeah, that's them. ::sighs, shakes her head and continues plodding towards two wayward crewmen:: STSF Seiben: OK August Jax Robinson: Commander Rue Wydown: Yeah Jax? August Jax Robinson: ::Pulls open the casing, unfolds the hatch door into a dish shape:: we can boost our comm's with this unit STSF_BluRox: (Woot Engineers! gotta love em) August Jax Robinson: ::pushes the latch and opens the rest of the casing:: Rue Wydown: Lovely. ::grins:: Heather Jamieson: Her and I don't get along... which is too bad. STSF Seiben: It is Heather Jamieson: I'm sure she has a sweet side...somewhere. August Jax Robinson: ::Hands Rue the first aide kit Rue Wydown: Thanks ::taking the kit:: Let me go see about the other two. We'll be right back. PAUSE SIM PAUSE SIM August Jax Robinson: ::opens connects... STSF Seiben: ::Paused:: STSF_BluRox: (Sorry, ran over a few to make up for the conversation with our visitor.) August Jax Robinson: ::paused::: Rue Wydown: ::paused:: STSF_BluRox: Nicely done and now back together STSF Seiben: Yay Heather Jamieson: Reunited and it feels adequate. Rue Wydown: Remedial survival training when we get back. STSF Seiben: Heather Jamieson: At least I was not trying to shoot someone with a sniper rifle. STSF_BluRox: Didn't they recently just finish that? Rue Wydown: They didn't pass STSF_BluRox: Ok, I've ran you over and you're all probably falling asleep. I'll see you on Thursday (Jax you should rejoin us) STSF_BluRox: Rue, let me know if you can't, thanks for the heads up Heather Jamieson: Bah, I've still not written that letter from Nalia.. Heather Jamieson: Night all August Jax Robinson: someone needs to remind me on Thursday Heather Jamieson: I'll try to Jax Heather Jamieson: Besties! Heather Jamieson: night Rue Wydown: I'll see you all later Rue Wydown: Night! STSF Seiben: Goodnight STSF_BluRox: Night all!

USS REPUBLIC MISSION BRIEFING 51801.15 - Season 26 Rue and Jax had wisely spent the night at the shuttle, warmth, holovids and wine, while our intrepid mountain campers, stuck about 3.5 miles away up on a mountain in the cold dark night without any of the appropriate supplies., received a care package from the ship containing camping and survival gear via a torpedo tube. Holly has also sent some interesting notes to Rue regarding the anomylous readings. STSF_BluRox: BEGIN SIM STSF_BluRox: BEGIN SIM STSF_BluRox: BEGIN SIM August Jax Robinson: :::Snooring::: STSF Seiben: ::sleeps as well:: ACTION: As the sun has just started to color the horizon a brilliant orange, the Republic's care package for Rue and Jax land with a thud beside the shuttle. August Jax Robinson: ::Will snores louder then the Thud:: August Jax Robinson: ::Pulls blanket over her head, no kids to jump on her face for once:: Rue Wydown: ::glances from the movie to the snoring Jax before catching (and hearing) the sight of the package from Republic:: No, no, don't get up. I'll check it out. Really, it's okay. ::slinks to the exit:: STSF_BluRox: @ Holly> :: back on the ship in astrometrics, working to solve those readings she'd been investigating.... STSF Seiben: ::curled up in his space blanket:: Heather Jamieson: :: Bundled up in her blanket :: Rue Wydown: ::stretches once outside, glancing up the mountain and shakes her head:: I still don't understand why they made the decision to push ahead. ::frowns:: And I hate not being able to anything about it. STSF_BluRox: @ Holly> These readings, are similar to what we'd see with a collapsing star, but there have been none in this sectors since...... for some time ( STSF_BluRox: @ Holly> Inputs the readings again, and then pulls up a terrain overlay of the planet..... STSF Seiben: '::slept close to Heather to converse body heat:: Heather Jamieson: :: muffled :: Seiben, you asleep? STSF Seiben: Mm? Wha? Barely... Heather Jamieson: I'm still a bit cold... :: looks up at the stars :: Rue Wydown:;: approaches the crate and bends down to examine it for a place to open it:: Maybe it'll have some snacks for once. STSF Seiben: The sun is starting to rise, still early though. August Jax Robinson: :::Snores, mumbles:: go back to bed Heather Jamieson: Yeah... :: gets closer :: I couldn't dream..it bugged me . ACTION> Rue's package is emanating the sweet smell of warm pancakes Rue Wydown: Heehee, Breakfast. ::heads inside the shuttle:: STSF Seiben: Yeah, we really should've stayed at the shuttle. Heather Jamieson: I do not get along with Jax, so this is a bit better. STSF Seiben: Hmm. No regrets then? STSF_BluRox: (sorry, dc'd) Rue Wydown: ::sets the crate down:: Wakey wakey, we've got eggs and bac-ye Heather Jamieson: Only the cold... :: covers her face :: August Jax Robinson: huh? food Rue Wydown: Hungry? August Jax Robinson: Totally STSF Seiben: Hmm. I could start another fire Heather Jamieson: Do you have anyone, back home that is? :: yawns :: STSF_BluRox: (actually it’s pancakes and toast) STSF Seiben: I have lots of family around' STSF_BluRox: @Holly>+com+ Cmdr Wydown, I've been studying the information sent back from the dam and the information given us on the damn structures. I've also pulled up a terrain map of the planet.. I think I may have a partial explaination Heather Jamieson: Hmm :: shivers :: Perhaps you should start that fire you spoke of. August Jax Robinson: ::Sits up and grabs a pancake::: August Jax Robinson: ::talks with her mouth full:: we hear from the others? STSF Seiben: Yes, yes. ::gets up and gathers up some wood and kindling and lights it up:: We still have some leftovers from that care package if you're hungry. Rue Wydown: +Holly+ ::Settling back in her chair with a plate:: Don't keep me in suspense. What did you find out? Heather Jamieson: Sounds good.. STSF Seiben: We can warm them up in the fire.. Heather Jamieson: :: Looks out at the horizon, then down to where the others likely were :: Rue Wydown: And no, I haven't heard from the others yet. ::glances at Jax:: How's breakfast? STSF_BluRox: @ Holly> Concerned that there are possible fragments from a neutron star exploding, STSF Seiben: ::warms up some of the food and makes some hot water:: STSF Seiben: I hope there's at least some tea bags or coffee in here STSF_BluRox: @ :: starts to search further August Jax Robinson: could use more butter, but good Heather Jamieson: Coffee... STSF Seiben: ::Boils up some water:: STSF Seiben: I have some instant coffee cubes in my bag. August Jax Robinson: ::Grabs some OJ:: Where are awe heading to next? STSF_BluRox: (Sorry Seiben, we do not bag the the milk in space....) Heather Jamieson: I hope we can find out what's going on here... :: perks up :: You are a lifesaver STSF Seiben: No milk though STSF Seiben: (but it's so efficient) Rue Wydown: I think we'll be on a rescue mission first to retrieve the knuckleheads on that mountain. And then we'll continue our research as planned. August Jax Robinson: {{in school, was it still bagged or boxed?}} STSF Seiben: (it was in a carton.. bagged milk only comes in 3 - 1 litre bags)) Heather Jamieson: Let's share the blanket while we drink the coffee you have.... August Jax Robinson: {{smh::}} STSF Seiben: Hmm. OK ::Takes the food from the fire and pours some coffee into their canteen cups:: Heather Jamieson: (milk is pretty cheap here) STSF Seiben: (here too) August Jax Robinson: {{we are obsessed with milk LOL)) Heather Jamieson: I think what we are seeing is some natural event STSF Seiben: The sunrise? Yes, it naturally happens every day. Heather Jamieson: Ha ha Rue Wydown: After breakfast, let's get ready to move out. I'm going to replicate some climbing gear and a few other supplies to pack. STSF Seiben: ::sips the hot instant coffee:: August Jax Robinson: ::Sips her fresh coffee:: STSF Seiben: ::eating some leftover toast with butter:: Rue Wydown: How'd you sleep? August Jax Robinson: I have a thousand kids... I slept like a baby Rue Wydown: This is a vacation for you I see STSF Seiben: I'm glad that Holly sent that care package.. made the night somewhat more tolerable STSF Seiben: Sure beats sleeping on the forest floor, that's for sure. August Jax Robinson: ::Grabs some toast::: have they tried to comm us? Heather Jamieson: It sure did.. STSF Seiben: Was expecting a much worse night that day, so we owe Holly one Heather Jamieson: Did the shuttle attempt to communicate with us overnight? STSF Seiben: No. I didn't get anything, though the reception here is terrible. STSF Seiben: I wonder if they think we're dead Rue Wydown: No, Holly wasn't able to get us a connection on our end. I have no idea if they tried themselves. I thought I'd try this morning to see if sunup would make a difference. We at least know where they are. Heather Jamieson: Something in the area is messing with the radio bands. STSF Seiben: Want to try again? STSF Seiben: ::has his mouth full of toast, not in much position to talk:: Heather Jamieson: :: Nods, tapping her communications badge :: Heather Jamieson: +shuttle team+ This is Jamieson and Seiben to the shuttle team, do you read? Rue Wydown: ACTION> Nothing is heard on the shuttle team's end. STSF Seiben: ::finishes his toast and washes it down with his coffee:: +AT+ Seiben to shuttle do you read? STSF Seiben: Hmm, no answer Heather Jamieson: I'm not getting an acknowledgement STSF Seiben: Neither am I. Heather Jamieson: Should we head down or continue towards are mission? Rue Wydown: Let's get packing. I want to move out in twenty minutes ::downs her coffee:: Rue Wydown: ((On a broken ankle?)) Rue Wydown: ~~~Pause Sim~~~ Rue Wydown: ~~~Pause Sim~~~ STSF Seiben: ::Paused:: Rue Wydown: Nice job guys Heather Jamieson: Sadly I'm actually cold STSF Seiben: Need to turn up the heat August Jax Robinson: same Rue Wydown: Winter is Here August Jax Robinson: nooooooo

USS REPUBLIC MISSION BRIEFING 51801.08 - Season 26 Rue and Jax have wisely decided to spend the night at the shuttle, warmth, holovids and wine II bet, while our intrepid mountain campers, are stuck about 3.5 miles away up on a mountain in the cold dark night without any of the appropriate supplies. BEGIN SIM BEGIN SIM BEGIN SIM STSF_BluRox: +COM+ Commander Wydown, do you read? STSF Seiben: ::building a fire and a crude shelter our of branches and leaves he'd learnt in Academy:: STSF_BluRox: (Heather, you got talking about tea and I think they all went to make some) Rue Wydown: +Republic+ Right now, we're hoping that you've got a better reading on our missing crew members. ::checking the chrono:: Heather Jamieson: (just sounded good) STSF Seiben: How you doing Heather? It's gonna be a rough night, but at least we're out of the wind and rain... mostly. Heather Jamieson: We need more for the fire. STSF_BluRox: Holly> +COM+ Commander, this is Holly. We were checking on crew readings and noted that your party has become separated. We've also noticed that 2 of your party are showing signs of physical stress, most likely due to the elements. We are still unable to beam anyone up due to the interference Heather Jamieson: Cold, but fine for now. STSF_BluRox: Holly> +Com+ IDid you want us to send down more people, or an emergency supply package? STSF Seiben: I'll go get more branches and sticks. Heather Jamieson: :: Moves closer to the fire :: STSF Seiben: ::carefully heads into the woods to grab some more fallen sticks and branches for kindling. Pokes the area with a stick incase of any snakes or other bitey things on the ground. August Jax Robinson: ::Snores, fallen asleep during the movie:: ACTION> The collected wood, a bit damp due to the nights dampness, make for a bit of a smokey fire, blowing right into Heather's face (because any camper will tell you no matter what side you sit on, smoke is evil and will look for your face) Heather Jamieson: :: spits :: Blah! STSF Seiben: (that's true) Heather Jamieson: :: Moves around :: @Holly> +com+ Commander, did we lose you? Do you wish us to send them more crew, or any supply packets? STSF Seiben: ::collects a decent amount of wood and brings it back to the shelter:: Rue Wydown: +Holly+ It's too dark for us go out and try to find them. If you're able to send them an emergency kit, we'll set out in the morning. August Jax Robinson: {{it is true about the wet wood to lol}} Heather Jamieson: :: Looks up at the sky :: @Holly> +Aye Commander, we'll send them something to get them through the night @Holly> Burke....you have the bridge, I want to go see to the emergency kit myself STSF Seiben: ::takes out some flavourless protein bars and gives one to Heather:: Here we go.. not exactly gourmet, but at least it's something. Rue Wydown: ::scratches her head:: So I wonder what made those two decide to keep going last night. STSF Seiben: ::sighs:: Some first away mission this is for me. Heather Jamieson: Protein... :: bites into it :: August Jax Robinson: ::Keeps her eyes closed::: maybe they are lost Heather Jamieson: Why do you say that? STSF_BluRox: (Seiben went to get wood, so got a bonus vs smoke in face) Heather Jamieson: :: Hugs herself to keep warm :: STSF Seiben: This is the first away mission I've been on. Not only for the Republic.. I've always been on the bridge and never on an away team. STSF Seiben: (yay!)] Heather Jamieson: I'm a stellar cartographer, imagine how I feel. August Jax Robinson: {{yeah, he's dead... or turned into a turtle}} STSF Seiben: ::nods:: I fly ships Rue Wydown: They may wish they stayed lost when we find them. @ Holly> :: Satisfied with the package, shuts the casing and motions for the crewman to load the package and prepare for launch @Holly> +Burke+ You may launch the emergency package.... :: grins:: Rue Wydown: Want more popcorn? Or are you content to listen to Jaws 41 with your eyes closed? August Jax Robinson: I'm good, this is the best one of all the Jaws ACTION: As Sieben and Heather lay on the cold ground, what appears to be a shooting star begins to grow larger....... Heather Jamieson: We are closer to what we are... look at that. :: Points :: STSF Seiben: ::looks up:: What's that? August Jax Robinson: {{it's God Heather}} Heather Jamieson: (Not Jax upon reentry?) ACTION> The object appears to be getting closer...quickly Heather Jamieson: That's heading towards us. STSF Seiben: ooh @Holly> (Holly smiled thinking that yes, a torpedo 'was' the fastest way to get a payload to them....wait....she did tell that engineer to take out the explosive......right?) Heather Jamieson: :: Runs over to Seiben and forces him to the ground :: Hit the....dirt! STSF Seiben: Oof! Rue Wydown: I agree, this is the best one. August Jax Robinson: ::Points:: make a wish, shooting star ACTION> The object a bright glowing streak whooshes over the camp and inpacts into the ground just beyond where they had build the fire.....but the heat may have given both of our campers a little bit of a sunburn on the way past... STSF Seiben: I wish... we'll survive the night ACTION> It hits with a heavy impact and buries it's front end into the soft loam of the forest floor about 15 feet from them.... Rue Wydown: Either that, or that's the care package that Republic sent to the kids. STSF Seiben: It crashed nearby. I'll go see what that is... that was too close for comfort August Jax Robinson: isn't that cheating on their part STSF Seiben: ::heads towards the crashed object:: Rue Wydown: The fact that they need a care package is cheating? ACTION> Sieben see's that it is indeed a torpedo casing from the USS Republic August Jax Robinson: we all took Survival 101 STSF Seiben: Ooh. ::looks for a button to open the package:: Rue Wydown: We took it, doesn't mean we survived it ::grins:: Heather Jamieson: A gift from the ship. ACTION> A SMALL HATCH SPRINGS FORWARD REVEALING SEVERAL SMALL PACKAGES THAT WILL ALL NEED TO BE OPENED Heather Jamieson: Let's pull them all out first. Heather Jamieson: :: Reaches in and gets them out, handing them to Seiben :: STSF Seiben: ::takes the packages:: Heather Jamieson: Open the longer one. ACTION: Seiben opens a package with an inflatable thermal sleeping mat STSF Seiben: Hmm. Yay we won't freeze to death Heather Jamieson: Is there another? STSF_BluRox: (it's a single) Heather Jamieson: Only one... hmm STSF_BluRox: (in that package) August Jax Robinson: ::turns the heat up and grabs a blanket:: Rue Wydown: ::munches on some chips:: Did you join the one match club during survival training? STSF Seiben: ::opens another larger package:: STSF_BluRox: (lol, rub it in Jax) ACTION: Seiben opens a loaf of toasty French Bread August Jax Robinson: 'of course, I am a Jax, we win STSF Seiben: We know who it's from STSF_BluRox: (there are still several more) Heather Jamieson: Bread? Huh./ STSF Seiben: ::continues opening packages:: Wish we had some butter too Heather Jamieson: :: Heather opens a square package :: We may have to sleep...close. Since there is only one bed. STSF Seiben: There might be another one in there August Jax Robinson: I wonder how long nights are here.?. it could be days or hours ACTION: They open a few packages of buttered toast, cinnamon toast and even one French toast and a package with a Mylar thermal blanket Heather Jamieson: More breads Heather Jamieson: Oh look. a blanket. STSF_BluRox: (there are still a few more packages stuffed down in the torpedo) STSF Seiben: And anther blanket Rue Wydown: Oh, good question. ::opens up the Star Fleet version of Google to find out:: Heather Jamieson: :: bends down and reaches in the tube... :: STSF Seiben: ::digs down further into the torpedo tube:: STSF_BluRox: Seiben finds another thermal mat and blanket, a package containing Survival 101..with several pages bookmarked and a pair of waterproof matches.... Heather Jamieson: :: opens another :: We may need to share. Does that bother you? Against some custom or something? STSF_BluRox: and a box of cinnamon toast crunch STSF Seiben: (yay! I love Cinnamon Toast Crunch!) STSF_BluRox: Holly does love her toast August Jax Robinson: ::Smiles::: Play it again Heather Jamieson: :: Looks at the box :: How old is that box? STSF Seiben: I don't mind.. STSF_BluRox: (they have 2 mats, 2 blankets and Heather still wants to share......shame on you....) Rue Wydown: Looks like 9 hours. Not much different than Earth. ::Frowns:: That's a shame, I was hoping for something more dramatic. STSF Seiben: (lol) Rue Wydown: You go it. August Jax Robinson: {{She goes for everyone!!}} Heather Jamieson: Aww. two mats. Well, your loss. You seem like a nice guy. :: smiles as she shivers :: STSF_BluRox: (Next time Holly will let you starve since you complained about her toast). Heather Jamieson: :: eats a single Cinn Toast Crunch :: Hmm.. lots of sugar. STSF Seiben: I don't mind toast.. beats protein bars. Hey.. we just met. ::smile:: STSF_BluRox: A smaller torpedo is scheduled to land near the shuttle in the morning, carrying a container of warm pancakes and maple syrup STSF Seiben: ::brings the stuff back to their shelter and sets up the mats and blankets and toasts:: STSF Seiben: (yay!) STSF_BluRox: (no no...pancakes are for Rue and Jax) August Jax Robinson: HA STSF Seiben: '(lol) STSF_BluRox: @Holly> +COM+ Commander Wydown, we've sent an overnight survival package and the sensor shows they've received it. They should be fine for the night STSF Seiben: ::eats a piece of buttered toast:: Hmm, Italian bread? Rue Wydown: +Holly+ Thanks Holly. Remind me to requisition some brain cells for the next away team. @Holly> +COM+ When you and the others return to the ship, I've studied some of the readings that you sent back, they make little sense, but may have a bearing on what is occurring there STSF_BluRox: +Rue+ Aye sir, pleasant dreams. I have a delivery scheduled for you as well in the morning. Sleep well. Republic out Heather Jamieson: We don't know how cold it will get. We should consider body heat. :: wraps a blanket around her and looks up at the stars :: August Jax Robinson: ::Giggles, pulls blanket over her head:: STSF Seiben: It shouldn't be so bad now. Yes, we should stick close together to stay warm... I remember that much from survival training. Rue Wydown: I hope that our delivery isn't something scary. ::snuggles into her blanket:: August Jax Robinson: ::Quotes the movie::: "This is our biggest boat?! ACTION: The mylar blankets retain the body heat very well when used correctly will keep them adequately warm. Heather Jamieson: :: Points to the sky :: There's that binary pair we passed the other day. Heather Jamieson: :: Moves their items back to the fire they had and set up camp :: STSF Seiben: Ah yes, that's right. STSF Seiben: ::adds a bit more wood to the fire:: ACTION> The rest of the night passes uneventfully, and the shuttle receives it's morning care package as the day starts...... STSF_BluRox: PAUSE SIM STSF_BluRox: PAUSE SIM STSF_BluRox: PAUSE SIM STSF Seiben: ::Paused:: STSF_BluRox: Ok, campers, feel free to expand upon your nights in the logs if so motivated Heather Jamieson: We should do that, what say you Seiben? STSF_BluRox: Any questions or comments for tonight? STSF Seiben: Sure why not? Rue Wydown: Nothing from me STSF_BluRox: Rue, do you or Jax have anything to add with regards to camping? STSF_BluRox: Okies then. Well, everyone have a great week and we'll see you back next week! STSF_BluRox: Crew Dismissed!!

USS REPUBLIC MISSION BRIEFING 51712.11 - SEASON 26 The crew wants to look more into the strange readings that they had been picking up as well as those that the workers at the dame had informed them about, that had been picked up in the mountainous region above the dam. The team is now setting out to go investigate BEGIN SIM BEGIN SIM BEGIN SIM Rue Wydown: ::is hoping that they can land the shuttle successfully...aka not hit a tree or something:: Heather Jamieson: :: Going over in her mind what the issue could be :: August Jax Robinson: ::Looks over the report on the area:: STSF Seiben: ::follows along:: Rue Wydown: ((Follows along? Weren't you driving the shuttle, Seiben?)) Heather Jamieson: :: Glances at August :: STSF Seiben: ::yes yes... driving shuttle:: STSF_BluRox: (Seiben, you into the fridge again tonight? Or fermented cheese sauce on your poutine?) Rue Wydown: Anything on sensors, Heather? STSF Seiben: (maybe ) Heather Jamieson: Some EM readings similar to the dam, but more faint ACTION: As they move up towards the region they had been told had caused trouble with electronics adn such.....the readings get stronger STSF_BluRox: (oops! check again Heather...lol) ACTION: The ship's navigation system is starting to act up and sensor readings are becoming erratic STSF Seiben: \What’s with all this interference? Heather Jamieson: Readings similar to those around the dam, but more intense. STSF_BluRox: (if you've received PM's from me the past few weeks, perhaps a quick review of what I sent! lol) Rue Wydown: Seiben, find a place to land if you could. STSF Seiben: Aye sir. Checking for landing spot STSF Seiben: ::does so;: ACTION: As the ship's navigation and stabilizers are going haywire, this is becoming a more urgent idea Heather Jamieson: The signal is too strong for accurate readings STSF Seiben: ::struggles to compensate for the interference but manages to land the shuttle:: OK. We landed STSF_BluRox: (so anti-dramatic) August Jax Robinson: did hit any birds did you? STSF Seiben: Not this time. STSF Seiben: ::powering down engines and opens the exit hatch:: STSF_BluRox: @Republic +com+ Commander Wydown. We are noting that your shuttle was having difficulty and have landed in a mountainous region away from the population centers or dam. We were having trouble picking you up. Is everyone ok? Heather Jamieson: I have to place some filters on the incoming signals. Rue Wydown: +Republic+ We're just fine. Just a bit of an issue with the navigational controls. We'll get up and going again shortly. Rue Wydown: Jax, can you see if you can work on the shuttle's issues? Seiben and Jamieson, I want you to take readings over to the north. Be back here in twenty minutes. I'm going to take the southern route with Ens Kenny STSF Seiben: Aye aye STSF_BluRox: @ Republic +com+ Just be advised, We cannot confidently get a transporter lock at your current location, so keep us informed. STSF_BluRox: (oh oh) STSF Seiben: (oooh) Rue Wydown: ((Guys, Blus going to walk you through the rest of the sim. I'm sorry, but I really need to duck out)) STSF_BluRox: (feel better Rue, be well) August Jax Robinson: wonderful Heather Jamieson: Ready Seiben? STSF Seiben: Yep, ready when you are STSF Seiben: (night Rue)) STSF Seiben: ::begins his scans northward:: Heather Jamieson: :: Walks north :: I think I can feel the electricity in the air... ACTION: Tricorders are experiencing some interference STSF Seiben: Sure can ::now he follows along:: It's weird isn't it? Heather Jamieson: I can't be sure any of these readings are accurate.. August Jax Robinson: no, it makes me think someone is jamming us... August Jax Robinson: but Will has made me neurotic STSF Seiben: With all this interference, one can't be so sure Heather Jamieson: :: quickens her pace :: ACTION: The team has about a 7-mile hike over increasingly mountainous terrain (hope you didn't wear your heels) August Jax Robinson: we are in the middle of nowhere! we couldn't get closer? STSF Seiben: Sadly no. We were losing altitude pretty quickly. STSF_BluRox: (Luckily for Jax, Rue ordered her to stay and work on the shuttle's nav system -- scroll up!) STSF_BluRox: (however, she is welcome to hike as well!) August Jax Robinson: ::talking to herself, grabs a spanner:: August Jax Robinson: ::Mumbles:: we don't need pilots... none of them know what they are doing Heather Jamieson: :: huffs :: Hard to localize the signal with this interference. STSF Seiben: ::keeps going on,, thought Heather said something but continues but nope..:: Oh well. Heather Jamieson: :: Stops and turns to scan another direction :: Heather Jamieson: I bet there is something in all this mess. I thiink we need to walk further. ACTION: As they had spent the majority of the day at the dam before heading up towards the mountains, it is obviously a short while to sunset. The team must decide to head back to the shuttle and start fresh in the morning, or push on in the dark, in a rocky mountainous hike. STSF Seiben: It'll get dark soon. Think we can go on ahead still?? STSF Seiben: All right. I've got my flashlight. If you want to press on. Heather Jamieson: Let's... STSF Seiben: Okay STSF_BluRox: Let's? STSF Seiben: Let's?.. Go or Head back to the shuttle? Heather Jamieson: Is there a reason to head back to the shuttle? STSF_BluRox: (waiting to pause) STSF Seiben: Getting pretty late, but I'm sure we still have time. PAUSE SIM PAUSE SIM PAUSE SIM Heather Jamieson: I'd like to get to the bottom of this.. Heather Jamieson: :: paused :: STSF Seiben: ::Paiused:: August Jax Robinson: ::paused:: STSF_BluRox: (things I've noted tonight...ya'll have never camped or hiked in the mountains) August Jax Robinson: nope August Jax Robinson: I am on an Island STSF_BluRox: Hush you, you know about camping STSF Seiben: I'm a city boy. STSF_BluRox: Let's just say, there will be a substantial negative roll versus .....oh say....surviving STSF_BluRox: lol August Jax Robinson: I must be off August Jax Robinson: nite nite peeps STSF_BluRox: ok all, see you next week, have a great week and talk with you soon! Think of the clues you've been given. STSF_BluRox: have a great week. Crew Dismissed

USS REPUBLIC MISSION BRIEFING 51712.04 - SEASON 26 The Away Team has been down investigating the strange happenings and readings that have been picked up at the dam location down on the planet and working Dalon Nvechkionarshiv (Dalon for short). The team is debating if they need to look for more clues to the shimmering lights and strange tricorder readings. BEGIN SIM BEGIN SIM BEGIN SIM ACTION:: Dalon's assistant has pulled out a map, and has marked the locations around the dam, and up approximately in the mountainous region where the strange shimmer and anomalous readings have been taken place. Rue Wydown: Looks like we're going for a hike. Grab your gear kids. August Jax Robinson: ::scans the map with the ones their scanners to and overlaps them to see if anything stands out to her:: STSF_BluRox: Dalon> You have to be really careful if you go up there. Too close to this area shaded in red, and whatever vehicle you have taken will cease to work. The propulsion units will seize up and actually bend shap. So, we knew there was something bad about working up there, hence, we moved our operation down here Heather Jamieson: When can we get to that location of the 'apparitions'? August Jax Robinson: Apparitions? STSF_BluRox: You can go anytime you like, though, we don;'t always see them. However, the shimmering seems to show up more so when any type of machinery or technology is interactive Heather Jamieson: :: Looks at Jax :: Just what they are calling them. Pretty sure they are not ghosts. August Jax Robinson: you sure sweetie? August Jax Robinson: *sweet0pea Heather Jamieson: I am not your sweetie. August Jax Robinson: *Sweet-Pea August Jax Robinson: {{to much Riverdale LOL}} Heather Jamieson: :: Makes note of the shimmering showing up in the presence of technology in operation Heather Jamieson: :: Wonders what mood her old friend August was in :: Rue Wydown: There's just a bunch of red flags all over here, isn't there? STSF Seiben: ::follows people around:; Heather Jamieson: :: Looks out and scans in the directions they were indicating. Nods at Wydown :: Rue Wydown: Let's leg it then. I want to see more of the area. Heather Jamieson: Lets STSF Seiben: Yes Heather Jamieson: :: Moves to Seiben :: Watch our six. :: smiles :: August Jax Robinson: ::Looks at the Local Dude:: do you have any alternative transport? August Jax Robinson: Horse, Mule.. wagons STSF_BluRox: ((omg, were you guys even born yet when the Archies comics first came out?) lol STSF Seiben: (was not born in 1941 ) STSF_BluRox: (lol) August Jax Robinson: {{ the CW has a show "Riverdale" it's pretty good! to my dismay}} STSF_BluRox: (howbaout the cartoon 1968?lol) STSF_BluRox: Dalon> Well, you can take a craft or even your craft safely up to the ridgeline, but past that, I'm not sure you want to be chancing that fancy shuttl e of yours STSF Seiben: (I remember that cartoon., and Josie and the Pussycats) Rue Wydown: Jax, let's go. ::all ready leading the others away, wondering what's taking her so long:: Heather Jamieson: The ridgeline will be good. :: continues to scan :: Rue Wydown: ::once they are out of earshot of Dalon:: Okay folks, I seriously need to know what your theories are. What's going on here? You've seen the readings. Heather Jamieson: If what they see is due to technology that will make this much easier to find. Rue Wydown: How so? STSF_BluRox: Dalon> :: rolls his eyes at the Away Team and their meaningless, less than helpful questions:: Hey!! :: turns to his work crew:: Stop standing around staring at the strangers. Their not the apparitions, and those turbines are not going to fix themselves. Get to work! Heather Jamieson: If we can trigger these things we can scan to determine their cause. Rue Wydown: And how do you suggest we do that? August Jax Robinson: lets get walking STSF Seiben: OK Rue Wydown: They said we could take the shuttle as far as the ridgeline. ::sighs:: That make this go faster. Heather, I want plans on how you mean to trigger the 'things' before we're airborne. Seiben, make sure you don't stray too far STSF Seiben: Yes sir... August Jax Robinson: to bad they don't have any live stock to get us moving fast once we hit that point Rue Wydown: Jax, now that you've seen the machinery, what are your thoughts...besides horses and mules. August Jax Robinson: ::Looks up, shielding her eyes from the sun:: could be another Race, sparking some kinda distortion to keep people away August Jax Robinson: or the Boogie Man STSF_BluRox: @+COM+ Commander Wydown. This is Holly sending an update to the scans we had taken earlier. We confirm that there are readings similar to some spacial anomaly's we've seen in our travels, but not sure why we're seeing these coming from the planet Heather Jamieson: (sorry) Rue Wydown: +Republic+ Thanks. Can you scan the report to Heather's tricroder, please? Heather Jamieson: :: Eagerly looking at the new readings coming in :: STSF_BluRox: @ +COM+ Will do. We are working on our analysis now, but it's similar to something we've seen with collapsing stars. We will continue to scan from orbit Rue Wydown: ::enters the shuttle:: Let's head up the mountain to see what we can see. Heather, how are we going to trigger these things ::snaps her belt in place:: August Jax Robinson: ::enter the shuttle STSF Seiben: ::hops into the shuttle;: Rue Wydown: I don't think the Boogie man is the option. But I like your thinking on the rest, Jax. Heather Jamieson: :: enters :: STSF Seiben: ::Gets the shuttle ready for launch:: ACTION: The Republic sends down data to Heather's tricorder noting the areas of the greatest indication of the anomalous readings. 1) The center of the lake near the base of the dam, and up in the mountains near the central plateau along the river that flows down to the lake below Heather Jamieson: We have two locations to consider, the lake and mountains. Rue Wydown: Well, what do you think we should try first? August Jax Robinson: we can go together, or split up, and when I say split up - I mean I am not with Heather Heather Jamieson: Jax, we were getting so close. Rue Wydown: What's wrong with her? Cooties? Heather Jamieson: I've had my shots. Heather Jamieson: :: Looks concerningly at the data :: August Jax Robinson: She has the Hots for my Husband August Jax Robinson: So.... Space Rue Wydown: Why do you think we should split up? August Jax Robinson: Although if she wants to baby sit his kids I have no objections August Jax Robinson: 2 spots with the same freak on... PAUSE SIM PAUSE SIM STSF_BluRox STSF Seiben: ::Paused:; STSF_BluRox: Ok, remember to look at the data that Holly sent, it will be helpful Rue Wydown: Thanks guys STSF_BluRox: Think back to your high school or college physics and astronomy too! Yea space! Heather Jamieson: I'm thinking Jax may not like Heather... STSF_BluRox: You think!? STSF Seiben: Ya space STSF Seiben: lol STSF_BluRox: Wait, are you just now figuring that out!? Rue Wydown: I've gotta go guys. I'll see you next week STSF Seiben: Goodnight Rue Wydown: Gnight all August Jax Robinson: I only like Will STSF_BluRox: Night all, Crew Dismissed

USS REPUBLIC MISSION BRIEFING 51711.27 - SEASON 26 STSF_BluRox: The Away Team has traveled down to the planet, and are currently speaking with Dalon Nvechkionarshiv (Dalon for short), discussing issues that have occurred at the hydroelectric dam that caused it to be shut down again. The team has been touring the dam and are discussing potential reasons for the damage to the turbines, the shimmering lights and strange tricorder readings. BEGIN SIM BEGIN SIM BEGIN SIM STSF_BluRox: Dalon> What anomaly? :: Looking around confused at the group staring at their tricorders:: August Jax Robinson: ::Scans to see what kinda metal the dam is made of Heather Jamieson: :: Trying to make sense of the readings she is seeing :: Rue Wydown: The one that's shown up on our tricorders. I want to know what this is. STSF Seiben: ::doing the same as Heather:: Rue Wydown: ::looking at the turbines:: Could they be the cause of some of this? Heather Jamieson: May take some time to analyze the signatures and patterns. Rue Wydown: How much time? August Jax Robinson: (w) check the water... maybe there has been a change in the fluids thickness? STSF Seiben: I agree Heather Jamieson: From different angles...well, with Ben's help here perhaps a quarter of an hour. Rue Wydown: Get on it. Now. STSF_BluRox: Dalon> :: motions for his workers to get back to work straightening out the turbine blades....yet again:: STSF Seiben: (w) Who's Ben? Heather Jamieson: You.. STSF Seiben: Oh Rue Wydown: ::facepalm:: STSF_BluRox: (ha!) Heather Jamieson: :: to Seiben :: Let us first link our tricorders. STSF Seiben: Yes, let's Rue Wydown: Jax, what's this about the water? STSF_BluRox: (no matter what she says on her tricorder, we do not have a lake of pink jello) Heather Jamieson: :: Enters each other's code :: Rue Wydown: ((That's because orange jello is the best)) STSF Seiben: ::enters his code and stuff:: Heather Jamieson: Now our scans will sync and the processing as well. STSF Seiben: Great August Jax Robinson: ::Shrugs at Rue:: I am just guessing. August Jax Robinson: I figured we should check everything Rue Wydown: What about these other accidents they're reporting? Could they have been caused by this anomoly? Heather Jamieson: :: Resumes her scanning :: August Jax Robinson: I am an engineer, I am thinking about the dam August Jax Robinson: (VQW) also, there is a strange smell STSF_BluRox: Dalon> I'm not certain, but the Gaitians keep going on and accusing us of shutting down the large stasis field they put up at the food storage location. Personally, I think it's a ruse, to cover for their messing with the dam, to look like they are victims too Rue Wydown: ...or the water going through the dam? ::tease:: August Jax Robinson: ::Sniffs the air again:: STSF Seiben: ::scans as well:: Rue Wydown: Perhaps you should check it out then, Jax? ACTION:: Dalon's assistant brings the team a recent scan of the dam, lake and nearby mountain region. While their equipment is not as refined as the Republics, it still is able to show that there is some sort of megnetic disruption, almost like one would find with a spacial anomaly we've seen in space before, but not accurate enough to determine what. August Jax Robinson: I will go look, but I am still an engineer August Jax Robinson: ::opens Tric, walks towards the smell::: Rue Wydown: ::checks her chrono:: Well, Jamieson, Seiben? Heather Jamieson: :: Looks to Seiben :: Are you getting this? STSF Seiben: Yeah, I'm getting it too. I was just about to ask/ August Jax Robinson: ::walks around aimlessly:: Rue Wydown: Getting what? You two planning to keep the secret? Or are you going to fill the rest of us in? August Jax Robinson: ::Taps tric, trying to find the source:: Heather Jamieson: It's strong for something terrestrial. STSF Seiben: hm Heather Jamieson: The disruption is a strong magnetic force. Heather Jamieson: It could be interacting with any ferrous based alloys Rue Wydown: So what is A> the cause and B> how do we mitigate it? Heather Jamieson: We have to pinpoint the cause. Rue Wydown: And? STSF_BluRox: Dalon> That would be helpful. ::turns to assistant:: Bring us the detailed maps of the area before we blasted, both here iand in the mountain Rue Wydown: ((Guys, the action statements have several hints going on.)) STSF_BluRox: Dalon> We originally were going to settle at the higher elevation. The weather was better up there, and more buildable lands, even with the hills and mountains. Heather Jamieson: We need to get closer to the source and hope it does not overpower our tricorders. Follow me Seiben.. STSF Seiben: All right, sure thing. STSF_BluRox: Dalon> But there was too much of a disruptive field, it kept disrupting our power sources and the number of ground shifts were increasing, so we settled on this location. And now we get some of the same here... STSF Seiben: Ahh, that's too bad Heather Jamieson: :: Stops :: How long have this disturbances occur? Rue Wydown: Jax ::calling out to her:: How are your scans going? August Jax Robinson: ::looks up:: OK, trying to find the source of this magnetic field Heather Jamieson: Dalon, do you have a record of the location with the most disruption? STSF_BluRox: Dalon> We've already given you the locations that were reported both in the mountain, and the strange reading now here Heather Jamieson: :: Pulls up her data :: I think we need to go there. STSF Seiben: ::looks:: Not too far off. STSF_BluRox: (bingo) STSF_BluRox: PAUSE SIM STSF_BluRox: PAUSE SIM STSF_BluRox: PAUSE SIM STSF Seiben: ::paused:: Heather Jamieson: :: paused :: STSF_BluRox: Ok guys, going to end it here for tonight, I really am feeling bad and want to get back to bed. Next week, head up to the mountains to look at the original blasting sites STSF_BluRox: Have a nice week everyone, stay well. STSF_BluRox: Crew Dismissed and good night all

USS REPUBLIC MISSION BRIEFING 51711.20 - SEASON 26 STSF_BluRox: The Away Team has traveled down to the planet, and are currently speaking with Dalon Nvechkionarshiv (Dalon for short), discussing issues that have occurred at the hydroelectric dam that caused it to be shut down again. The team has just asked for a tour. BEGIN SIM BEGIN SIM BEGIN SIM STSF_BluRox: Dalon> Be sure to use the handrails as we descend. Watch your step, it is often damp on the stairways and hand railings. Rue Wydown: ::glances at the others before following Dalon down:: How many work on the planet? STSF Seiben: ::nods and follows the group, gripping the handrail as he goes down the stairs:: Heather Jamieson: :: Scanning the area, awaiting the tour of the facility :: August Jax Robinson: :::hangs in the back of the group:: Heather Jamieson: :: Holds to the handrails :: Heather Jamieson: :: Feels Jax behind her :: STSF_BluRox: Dalon> : thinking about it:: Well....if I had to guess...I'd say we've each picked up a few more over the years, when supplies had been left. I'd have to guess that we both have about 250 people, give or take a few STSF Seiben: Hmm STSF_BluRox: Dalon> The original agreement was 150 from each faction, but in time, as more hands were needed, that has been increased, but the administrators handle that. We've had a few families started...but with the issues that have been going on, several recently left during the annual supply run Rue Wydown: And with plant here? STSF_BluRox: Dalon> Under the agreement, both sides split aspects of the work, and each share in taking care of the major projects. We handle the power, they handle the food processing. Without power, their food would spoil, and without giving us food, they get no power.. But.... STSF_BluRox: I'd say we have about 75 that work the dam Heather Jamieson: :: Scanning the railing and walls :: August Jax Robinson: ::Looks around the area:: Rue Wydown: About 30% then? Heather Jamieson: :: Scanning the dam for problems :: ACTION:: As they get near the bottom of the facility, there are quite a few teams working on some sort of metal constructs and apparently hammering or welding items back into place. STSF_BluRox: Dalon> I don't make the assignments here, that's the admins, but as we've been having issues here of late, I need a full team to get this back up and running to keep our part of the deal...that or our food gets held by the Gaitians.... Heather Jamieson: :: Heather looks rather concerned, concentrating her tricorder on the constructs :: August Jax Robinson: ::takes a closer look at the team working:: Rue Wydown: What do you mean by food gets held? STSF Seiben: ::watches the construction team as well:: ACTION: Heather, like Seiben earlier, pick up and extremely strong power signature radiating throughout the structure Heather Jamieson: :: Tunes her tric... :: Dalon? I have a question. STSF_BluRox: Dalon> What is it? August Jax Robinson: ::talks to the welder suggesting a better angle on his ark:: Heather Jamieson: I am getting strong power readings all over this structure, farm more than I would expect for a dam of this type. Why is that? Heather Jamieson: (far rather) STSF Seiben: ::rubs his chin in contemplation:: STSF_BluRox: Dalon> That, is what we were hoping you could tell us. It started not too long after we activated the first turbines a few months back. As you see, this is a rather new structure, it took us years to build. However, once we got it active, we started to pick up those strange readings, and then the shimmering ....spirits...whatever they are, started to show up Heather Jamieson: :: Tries to triangulate the strongest reading :: Heather Jamieson: We need to see those 'spirits' you speak of. STSF_BluRox: Dalon> but then too, accidents and failures began to occur. Come look..... :: points to the workers dealing with the disassembled turbines STSF_BluRox: Dalon> I hope they don't come back. Every time we see them, something fails. We've not seen them since we had to take the turbines offline. ACTION: Dalon walks them over and nods for the workmen to take a break while he shows the Federation team. Rue Wydown: (m)If these are multi-universal 'ghost' cybermen, I'm going to have a hard time deciding on whether or not I should fangirl or run for my life. STSF_BluRox: Dalon> Typical, normal turbine.....at least it was when we installed and started it up. But as you see, the blades, are all bent and twisted....again. I am having my teams correct them, so that we can get the power up and running again. Heather Jamieson: :: Stoops down and scans :: Heather Jamieson: Was this twisted from heat? August Jax Robinson: ::runs her hand along the blade, and then on the next one:: STSF Seiben: That must be some heat. This is some pretty industrial grade metal in these blades ::runs his hand on one of the bent blades:: Rue Wydown: ::nudges Seiben:: You're awfully quiet. What's the problem? STSF_BluRox: Dalon> :: sighs:: No....but we have no explanation either. Each time, we get the power up and running, there is some sort of ....I don't know, as if the entire turbines are being pulled into the ground... STSF Seiben: Taking it in mentally sir, though I admit I'm not an expert in hydroelectric dams Heather Jamieson: :: Scans to determine the heat needed to bend this metal :: August Jax Robinson: :::looks over the center core the blades are connected too:: Rue Wydown: Yes, but you have other expertise. STSF Seiben: Yes yes Heather Jamieson: :: Moves to Jax :: What are you making if this? STSF_BluRox: Dalon> :: If you will excuse me, I'll be right back....:: goes to check on one of the other teams and see if any of them have any updates STSF Seiben: ::scans the blades and the blade shrouding:: Rue Wydown: ::trying not to face palm after Seiben's comment:: Rue Wydown: So what could cause this damage? And don't tell me ghosts. Heather Jamieson: Plasma.. but I don't know of intense heat in their accounts. Rue Wydown: Plasma, how? August Jax Robinson: i think the center housing is made of a weaker compound then the blades, it could cause them to curl in on themselves or worse STSF Seiben: I am also of Jax's opinion there Heather Jamieson: Perhaps some unintentional product of their energy production. August Jax Robinson: ::licks the blade, and then the Center core housing::: STSF Seiben: ::watches Jax lick metal:: August Jax Robinson: ::Glances over her shoulder::: They are made of different metals STSF_BluRox: (Ok, Yulon Cornelius) August Jax Robinson: :P~~~~ STSF Seiben: Can you tell what kinds? Heather Jamieson: (Who's the abominable snowman?) August Jax Robinson: {{you}} August Jax Robinson: ::Smirks:: I am not that good, we have to test both' Rue Wydown: And what are the scans showing? August Jax Robinson: but you can taste the different compounds in each. Heather Jamieson: Some residual heat all around the structure. August Jax Robinson: ::Closes her eyes and runs her fingers across one piece and then the other:: August Jax Robinson: The outer blades are cooler to the touch, they are a much stronger metal then the cores. I am sure that is the reason for the failures Heather Jamieson: Is there a reason the blades would be comprised of different metals? Rue Wydown: Seiben, let me see your tricorder. STSF_BluRox: Dalon> ::overhears as he comes back:: No way.... These are the same blades we use back on our homeworld. We've never had a problem with them. STSF Seiben: Sure ::hands it over:: August Jax Robinson: ::Squeezes the center housing to feel the strength of the metal and to see if her delicate, soft, lovely hands can dent the metal with only a touch::: Heather Jamieson: Perhaps they are under more stress than they are rated for. Rue Wydown: ::sighs softly, starts scrolling through the data he's collected so far;: STSF_BluRox: Dalon> I've used these turbines all my life. It has to be the Gaitians. They've done something to cause this. They came for a tour as well, after the first time the power failed. Came to see their handiwork I'm sure STSF_BluRox: TWO MINUTE WARNING Rue Wydown: What's this? ::points to one of the readings to Seiben:: This weird anomaly. STSF Seiben: ::looks at the tricorder:: It's a high spike of electromagnetic energy coming from the area:: Heather Jamieson: :: Wonders about the reading :: Rue Wydown: And what would be causing that? STSF_BluRox: Dalon> What anomaly? STSF_BluRox: PAUSE SIM STSF_BluRox: PAUSE SIM STSF_BluRox: PAUSE SIM Heather Jamieson: :: paused :: STSF Seiben: ::Paused:: STSF_BluRox: Ok...so next week.....weird anomaly, weird spikes of energy, metal bending..... what could it be!? Rue Wydown: Well guys. Hope you all have a Happy Thanksgiving STSF_BluRox: Anyway, hope you all have a nice holiday and we'll see you all here next week. August Jax Robinson: Tribbles in the metal STSF Seiben: Past tense for me STSF_BluRox: Good sim all, be well all STSF Seiben: Good night! STSF_BluRox: Crew Dismissed

Happy 26th Anniversary USS Republic - Keep Trekkin'!!

USS REPUBLIC MISSION BRIEFING 51711.13 - SEASON 26 The Away Team has went down to the first area that had reported having some equipment difficulties (shut downs, shorts) and also reporting some sort of shimmering apparition over parts of the lake and mountains above. They have met with Dalon Nvechkionarshiv (Dalon for short), and are discussing any issues he may know of. BEGIN SIM BEGIN SIM BEGIN SIM Heather Jamieson: :: Looking around, trying to get the lay of the land, err, planet :: STSF Seiben: ::follows Heather and Rue:: Rue Wydown: ::wondering if the apparitions are a gas output, like the Griswalds (or so she heard):: STSF_BluRox: Dalon> :: has sent one of his men to bring a copy of their mechanical readings from the dam, as well as any local scans to try to get a fix on where they had been seeing those shimmering areas Heather Jamieson: I'm sure there is a logical explanation for those appearances STSF Seiben: Yes, I'm sure as well. Heather Jamieson: How long have these sightings occurred? STSF_BluRox: Dalon> The only other thing we had noted, was some sort of strong reading, coming from both the mountains, as well we thought there were some readings near the lake, but like I said, our computers got messed up, not sure why yet Rue Wydown: ::glancing at Jamieson and Seiben who've uttered the one sentence you do not utter on a Republic away mission....:: STSF_BluRox: Dalon> They've been seen more recently, after the blasting in the mountains, and then more frequently as we try to repair things Heather Jamieson: Blast the mountain? STSF Seiben: ::scans the area with his trircorder:: STSF_BluRox: Dalon> Yes.... we're terraforming, we had to divert some rivers, so they ended up here and made a basin to hold it, from here, we then have hydroelectric power and a water supply. And with controlled release, nice farm and wetlands down below. Rue Wydown: And prior to the terraforming, I"m assuming you all did a full catalogue of lifeforms? STSF_BluRox: Dalon> However, with the accidents, we're worried that there could be a failure of the dam, and flood the settlements Heather Jamieson: We can collect structural data and run simulations on our vessel. STSF_BluRox: Dalon> Of course, the biologist did. I just do dams and geology. Though we did get some of the darnest readings after we were working on things. But we also thought it could be from a meteor that had brushed the atmosphere. Most of it should have dried up STSF_BluRox: (burnt up, but it's possible some fragments or debris had landed) Heather Jamieson: We may need scans from Republic herself. Rue Wydown: Can you give us a tour of the dam facility? STSF_BluRox: Dalon> Did you want a tour of the dam? Heather Jamieson: :: Wonders about those 'accidents' he spoke of :: Heather Jamieson: :: nods :: STSF_BluRox: Dalon> :: grins as they speak at the same time:: STSF Seiben: ::Looks at his tricorder:: I'm getting some usual scans - getting some high energy readings. It could possibly be electromagnetic interference? STSF_BluRox: Dalon> Of course, this way.... STSF Seiben: Hmm. ::follows:: Rue Wydown: ::following along behind Dalon, glancing around as they travel:: STSF_BluRox: Dalon> :: turns to the Federation officer:: Well, you may be picking up our generators, though as he see, they're pretty much offline while we are doing safety checks. Perhaps they have some sort of remaining charge STSF Seiben: Perhaps, but it seems kind of high. How recently were they turned off, if I might ask? Heather Jamieson: :: Really wants to see these apparitions as they called them :: STSF_BluRox: Dalon> The other day.... the apparitions are easiest to see at night when it's dark STSF_BluRox: Dalon> Be certain to hold the hand railing, these steps can be a little slick due to condensation Rue Wydown: How much time before night fall today? STSF_BluRox: Dalon> Looks at his timepiece: I'd say we have about 3 hours until it's dark . You all will share with us any tampering that you might find with the equipment? We want to prevent any issues, not lose the dam while negotiations are ongoing with those untrustworthy Gaitians Rue Wydown: We'll let you know what we find out. But I expect full cooperation from you and your people while we investigate. Something tells me this is more complicated than it looks. STSF_BluRox: Dalon> Here we go, here are our 4 large generators that harness the power from Rue Wydown: Whooo...wow. ::taking a gander:: STSF Seiben: ::looking at the generators:: Ooohh STSF_BluRox: Dalon>, Yea, I"m pretty proud of building these myself, but something keeps frying the power grid and we have to keep turning them off. STSF Seiben: ::then at his tricorder as it begins to beep erratically:: I'm picking up more unusual readings again, the same electromagnetic spikes. But it seems to be coming from outside towards the horizon towards the mountains or the lake. Rue Wydown: How often does that happen? STSF Seiben: ::not quite sure what to make of the tricorder readings:: STSF_BluRox: Dalon> As I was saying, it's been getting more frequent since we finished the main blasting and the lake has filled Rue Wydown: How long have you been down this time? STSF_BluRox: Dalon> About 4 days, we're almost ready to start it up again. Hopefully today, most likely tomorrow STSF Seiben: My tricorder is picking up these odd electro-magnetic fluctuations. Some odd gravitational readings as well. It seems to be concentrated in the mountains over there in the distance. I think my tricorder might be on fritz. Rue Wydown: Is this the only area where you're having trouble? I mean, your settlement itself hasn't had issues. How far away is the other settlement in relationship to this facility? STSF Seiben: ::to Heather:: I think my tricorder's dying. How's yours? You picking up the same thing? STSF_BluRox: PAUSE SIM STSF_BluRox: PAUSE SIM STSF_BluRox: Crew Dismissed

USS REPUBLIC MISSION BRIEFING 51711.06 - Season 25 The away team has headed down to Melos 3 to investigate several incidents that have occurred on the planet. Incidents that both sides of the joint colonization group is blaming the other for. (last episode of Season 25) BEGIN SIM BEGIN SIM BEGIN SIM (From last week: ACTION: Shimmering apparitions are seen yet again in various locations where both factions have been working on expanding) Rue Wydown: Mr Seiben, ready for landing? Heather Jamieson: :: Awaiting the landing :: STSF Seiben: ::Nods:: Yes sir. ::just finished the flyby of the area:: Starting landing now.. STSF Seiben: ::begins to land:: Rue Wydown: Everyone, I need you all to be respectful and neutral. Do not speculate in front of the locals, understood? STSF_BluRox: (which of the areas did you go to first? Rue Wydown: ((Hang on, let me look it up)) STSF Seiben: (yeah, sorry I don't recall) Heather Jamieson: Understood Admiral STSF Seiben: Understood ::completes landing of the shuttle and powers down:: STSF_BluRox: (one of the leaders mentioned the hydro electric dam, the other a medical and food storage complex) STSF_BluRox: (ie, which leader is going to be pissed that you saw the other first....lol) Rue Wydown: ((The hydro electric dam is where we were starting, they called first)) Rue Wydown: ((And Heather, I'm not an Admiral :P)) Rue Wydown: ((Woulds split the team - but we're too few)) Heather Jamieson: (sorry) STSF_BluRox: (all good, just wanted to make sure had the group in the right place) Rue Wydown: Alright, let's go poke the bear, eh? ::grabbing a pack with a few pieces of scanning equipment and other items they might need:: STSF Seiben: ::Nods, takes what he needs as well:: Heather Jamieson: :: Gets out her tricorder :: Rue Wydown: ::exits the shuttle and takes a few moments to orientate herself:: Heather, impressions? STSF Seiben: ::follows Heather and Rue:: Heather Jamieson: A bit humid...distinct sources of electromagnetic energy sources, ACTION: The area north of the dam is an arid mountainous region, tall rocky cliffs with crystalline formations, the area around the dam irrigated and green from the terraforming. Heather Jamieson: An impressive structure, and a good place to start. STSF_BluRox: Water flows from the spillways, powering the turbines within the structure, leading to a well-controlled flow and basin below, flowing out into a delta leading to the new farmland STSF Seiben: Very nice Rue Wydown: Starts your readings now. ::motions towards what looks like the dam's mechanical entrance:: Rather beautiful. ::glances then back to Seiben:: I want you to find out about the history of the area, who's laid claim to it in the past, any sort of squabbles about who owns what. STSF Seiben: OK sir. ::takes out his PADD and begins looking up the history of the area:: Rue Wydown: I'll send to Jax the data on the accidents in the area for analysis. ::deep breath:: Let's go meet the natives, eh? Heather Jamieson: :: Scanning for any devices that perform no functions for the generation of power :: Rue Wydown: ::begins the trek from the shuttle to the dam:: STSF Seiben: ::looking over data on his PADD as he walks along:: Heather Jamieson: Surprised we were not greeted as we landed. :: her tricorder chirped :: STSF Seiben: No welcome wagon Rue Wydown: Especially after how worried the politicians were. Let's not get too worried about it. Heather Jamieson: :: turns to scan in the distance :: STSF Seiben: Terraforming seemed to have began in the area soon after colonization. Ownership is supposed to be 50/50 but there is some overlap in key areas, the forests and waters. ACTION:: As the party approaches, one of the dam workers sees them, and waves them towards the walkway up Heather Jamieson: :: Looks a the dam worker, then to Rue :: STSF Seiben: ::Nods to the worker:: Rue Wydown: ::plasters on one of her cheeky grins and waves back before trotting up the walkway:: Heather Jamieson: :: Continues her scans amid the greeting :: STSF Seiben: ::continues his research as well:: Dam worker>: Oh good, you've come. You're the Federation people, right? Rue Wydown: Aye. ::nods:: Commander Wydown, My science officer Ms Jamieson and our intrepid bridge officer, Mr Seiben. Dam worker>: I'm Dalon Nvechkionarshiv, originally from Darbeth. You can just call me Dalon STSF Seiben: ::Gasundheit:: Heather Jamieson: :: nods :: Rue Wydown: So what seems to be the problem, Dalon? Dalon> The rest of my team are down monitoring the turbines. We had another incident last night, a slight power drain....some of the men reported seeing a shimmering apparition again...But I've not been here to see it myself. I'm planning to spend the night to see if we see it happen again. We're trying to determine what the Gaithians are doing to disrupt things, but we've not been able to find anything just yet, be we'll catch them eventually. They've been trying to deflect our accusations, by pretending they are having an issue as well and blaming us for power drains at their large medical and food storage facilities. They are just trying to make excuses. Heather Jamieson: :: scanning as she listens :: Rue Wydown: And have you all explored any causes beyond your neighbors? Heather Jamieson: :: Wondering if there is a good spot to place a sensor to catch these apparitions :: STSF Seiben: ::who you gonna call?:: Dalon> There's no indigenous peoples here on Melos, it's just us and the Gaitians. We've scanned around, there were some strange reading in the mountains, but since we blasted for the dam, we've really not picked up much of it since. Rue Wydown: Considering all the possibilities of non-carbon based life forms and other freaky lifeforms we've encountered, I'd rather ruled out other possibilities as well. STSF Seiben: HM. Heather Jamieson: Strange readings? Dalon> Some magnetic anomaly, but we've not seen it since the blasting the the lake filling. Heather Jamieson: Where? Any information or scans you have could be valuable. Dalon> Hmmm, I'll have one of the men go see if we've still got copies of those readings. Dalon> We have limited space, so they may have deleted those older files. Heather Jamieson: I sincerely hope not. Dalon> :: turns to one of his workers and sends him off to find one of the administrators to discuss the old records Rue Wydown: I thought this colony was relatively new? STSF Seiben: Maybe it's a small hard drive? PAUSE SIM PAUSE SIM Heather Jamieson: :: paused :: STSF_BluRox: Well, the builders may have just been lazy and kept poor records.... they may have needed room for their computer games! lol Vilanne: ::paused:: STSF Seiben: Rue Wydown: Oh boy Vilanne: [[Thx for letting me watch *waves*]] STSF_BluRox: ok guys, good questions tonight, think you had some good ideas so keep pursuing them STSF_BluRox: Anytime Vilanne, sorry we're a bit small tonight, had several out STSF_BluRox: Ok, that's all I have for tonight, Rue, anything? Rue Wydown: Nothing from me. STSF_BluRox: Crew Dismissed! Have a great week and we'll see most of you on Thursday. STSF_BluRox: Good night all! STSF Seiben: Gooodnight Heather Jamieson: See you then.. Rue Wydown: G'night all

USS REPUBLIC MISSION BRIEFING 51710.30 -SEASON 25 The crew has been given assignments by Rue to follow up on once we go down to the planet (Melos 3). Colonized about 20 years ago but 2 previously warring worlds, in an attempt to share and both joining the Federation, there have been reports of sabotage and possibly potential harm to the residents by contamination to food and water, and energy sources. Both Prelate Greb of the Darbeth delegation and Proctor Tarrot of the Gaithian Province. have contacted the Republic sure that each other side was responsible. We are here to determine what is happening Meanwhile, Blu is ill, and Rue is heading up the mission. BEGIN SIM BEGIN SIM BEGIN SIM STSF_BluRox: :: sleeping :: Heather Jamieson: :: Reading a PADD :: Rue Wydown: Ooooooookay. This is going to be interesting. Let's meet in the shuttle bay in 10 minutes. Gather whatever gear you need and any support staff. STSF Seiben: ::checking supplies and orbit:: STSF_BluRox: Holly> I'll keep an eye on the ship and the boss while you are all down there, Will keep an active monitor on each of your transponders Rue Wydown: Thanks Holly, I think. Heather Jamieson: :: Checking the rest of her gear :: STSF Seiben: ::checks his gear and supplies as well:: August Jax Robinson: ::Grabs her gear and a few assistants, heads to the shuttle bay:: STSF Seiben: ::heads to the lift as well:: Heather Jamieson: :: Packs her gear and heads to the shuttle bay :: Rue Wydown: Just do me a favor, if you don't hear from us in four hours, call....and if that doesn't work, let the Admiral know what's up. Heather Jamieson: :: Enters a lift :: ACTION: Both Prelate Greb and Proctor Tarrot continue to send messages to the Republic requesting they come to their position at once and 'deal with this problem of the others August Jax Robinson: ::Steps off the lift and heads into the Shuttle bay:: Heather Jamieson: :: gets off the lift at the flight deck :: STSF_BluRox: Holly> Aye, will do. Don't you worry. I've already sent an alarm to check on you, and STSF Seiben: ::heads into the shuttle bay and begins his pre-flight inspections:: Heather Jamieson: You know how to fly this thing Mr. Seiben? Heather Jamieson: :: nudges him :: STSF Seiben: Yes, of course. STSF Seiben: It's the first thing I learnt to fly in Academy STSF Seiben: ::moves inside to the cockpit:: Rue Wydown: ::within a few minutes she's also arrived in the shuttle bay, watches for a moment as the external crew scurry around the shuttle before she enters the shuttle herself:: August Jax Robinson: ::Takes a seat in the back seat::: STSF Seiben: ::powers on the shuttle and continues preflight checks:: ACTION: Meanwhile, down on the planet, both factions are having increasing difficulty calling the Republic back, as well as communicating with their own people to and extent on the planet Rue Wydown: ::does a head count as she enters:: Looks like we're all here. ::nods to Jax and her assistants:: Mr Seiben, let's set course for troubled area, I'd like us to do a careful flyby of the area so we can get the lay of the land. Understood? STSF Seiben: Understood sir ::plots course into the navigational computer:: Rue Wydown: Jax, have you seen anything in those accident reports that might tell us what's going on? August Jax Robinson: Nothing that jumps out to me at first glance... what should I be looking for? Rue Wydown: That's the problem. I'm not sure. They're either attributing these events as sabotage from the other group or something supernatural. We definitely need to rule out the later, and prove definitively whether the former is true or not. Heather Jamieson: :: Trying to clear her mind, relax as the plunge to the surface :: STSF Seiben: ::finishes up pre-flights:: Okay, we're ready to go when you are. August Jax Robinson: maybe we need to scan for a third party... another race starting trouble Heather Jamieson: :: Reading local space reports :: ACTION: Reports continue to come in of shimmering lights, in or around the affected areas of damage and communications issues Rue Wydown: Go ahead, Mr Seiben. ::nods:: STSF Seiben: ::Checks out all the reports of issues around the damage:: Should I compile all the incoming reports and other issues? Filtred by both sides Rue Wydown: You think a third party might be in play? STSF Seiben: ::powers on engines:: +Bridge+ Shuttle to Bridge, requesting departure clearance. STSF_BluRox: Holly> Shuttle, you have clearance August Jax Robinson: it would make sense to me, what is the quickest way to make people fight? set the other side up as a monster STSF Seiben: We have clearance to launch. Taking us out. STSF_BluRox: Holly> I"ll also let them know that you're on the way. Both factions are demanding your presence with their own group first..... think we could clone a few of you all? Rue Wydown: Let's add that to the investigation possibilities then. Rue Wydown: Heather, what are your thoughts on this? STSF Seiben: ::slowly manoeuvres the shuttle out of the shuttle bay towards ACTION: Shimmering apparitions are seen yet again in various locations where both factions have been working on expanding August Jax Robinson: ::;looks over the reports again, incase she missed something::: Heather Jamieson: The factional fighting is the most likely cause...but there could be a third player we don't know yet. Rue Wydown: What could the scientific explanation for these apparitions? STSF Seiben: ::makes way towards the planet and prepares to enter its atmosphere:: Heather Jamieson: Holograms? Other species? Not sure yet Rue Wydown: I'd like you to focus on that. I want to know what causes these things and supernatural causes shouldn't be thrown in. August Jax Robinson: I think we need to get a sample of both races DNA, if there is a third party it will be easier to find them Rue Wydown: How can we get a sample without causing an alarm? Heather Jamieson: No supernatural here.. August Jax Robinson: tell them the truth, it will set you free I have been told STSF Seiben: ::enters the planet's atmosphere and begins a low fly by:: Rue Wydown: Should be able to do that with a scan, instead of a liquid sample. STSF Seiben: ::flies over the damaged areas or areas with issues:: August Jax Robinson: it won't be 100% accurate Rue Wydown: Seiben, how are we looking? STSF Seiben: Flying over the first area now, system wise here on the shuttle everything's good. Down there, maybe not so much. STSF_BluRox: Holly> Starts to run some scans from the ship as well to try and provide some extra data to the team STSF_BluRox: PAUSE SIM STSF_BluRox: PAUSE SIM STSF_BluRox: PAUSE SIM STSF Seiben: ::Paused:: August Jax Robinson: ::Paused:: Heather Jamieson: ice cream STSF_BluRox: Seiben, you might have just solved the mystery! STSF Seiben: August Jax Robinson: woot STSF_BluRox: Ok, good sim, we'll say you're arriving when we start up next week. Have a good week all, and see some of you thursday. STSF_BluRox: Crew Dismissed

USS REPUBLIC MISSION BRIEFING 51710.23 - Season 25 The crew had been briefed on their current mission to Melos 3, and Blu had asked Rue to handle assigning teams to work on trying to discover what was going on. Meanwhile, Blu, not feeling well has retired to her ready room for some tea and rest. BEGIN SIM BEGIN SIM BEGIN SIM STSF_BluRox: :: having drank the tea, has now laid down to let it work and help with the severe migraine:: STSF Seiben: ::working on something:: Rue Wydown: Seiben, have we had contact yet with the local government? I want to make sure we get the records over to the various departments before we head down to the planet. August Jax Robinson: ((Curled up tight like on top of the TV Blu?}} STSF_BluRox: (if you've forgotten your assignments, loop back to Rue or check the posted log) Heather Jamieson: :: Reading up on Starfleet's information on the planet and its people :: STSF_BluRox: (lol Jax..... like on that one spot of sunlight on the rug) STSF Seiben: Yes, I've gotten in touch with a representative. He was working on procuring the records for me. August Jax Robinson: {{then scooting over a little as the sun moves}} August Jax Robinson: ::Glances at Seiben:: how many decades of records? STSF Seiben: About a century's worth. I didn't know how far to go. STSF_BluRox: (( from last week's mission briefing : a joint colony had been established about 20 years previously) STSF Seiben: (Ah sorry) Rue Wydown: Aeye...really? I don't think anyone was here that long ago. STSF Seiben: Ah, I misread it - it was 10 years Rue Wydown: Added another 0 on there, didn't ya Heather Jamieson: :: Reading the wall of text on her display :: STSF Seiben: Looked like it yes Rue Wydown: Let's get those accident reports over to Jax right away. Rue Wydown: Heather, you remember your assignment? STSF Seiben: Yes sir. I have it now. ::sends it over:: There you go. August Jax Robinson: wonderful August Jax Robinson: ::taps console, starts going over the data:: Heather Jamieson: (a no, I'm having to read the log) ACTION: Incoming Message from the planet Heather Jamieson: I know I am working with the doctor on the accident reports... True accidents or deliberate? STSF Seiben: We are being hailed Rue Wydown: On screen, please. STSF Seiben: On screen ::puts it on screen:: August Jax Robinson: ::Looks up at the screen:: Rue Wydown: ::listening to the on-hold musiac Heather Jamieson: :: Looks at the screen with everyone else :: STSF Seiben: ::Looks at screen too:: STSF_BluRox: +Federation Ship+ This is Prelate Greb of the Darbeth delegation. We have had reports of some sort of sighting of â spirits or ghosts appearing around the hydroelectric dam up in the Torrine Valley. We have been experiencing some power fluxuations, and there is fear that the Gaithian’s may be sabotaging the dam to try to scare us off. Can you assist and look into this? We could use your help to protect our community and our people. I know this is the Gaithian’s just preying upon old stories and superstitions. I won’t stand for it! Heather Jamieson: :: mouths "ghosts" :: STSF Seiben: ::rubs his chin:: Rue Wydown: +Prelate Greb+ Interesting. That's why we're here to investigate *all* the incidents and find the most logical explanation. ::pauses:: Spirits or ghosts is a bit vague. Who has seen these things and what exactly have they seen? August Jax Robinson: ::tries not to roll her eyes:: ACTION: Another incoming message lights up Seiben's board STSF Seiben: Another hail Heather Jamieson: :: cocks her head :: Rue Wydown: Well, aren't we the popular ones... STSF_BluRox: +Prelate Greb> Several of the dam workers have reported seeing something shimmering....almost floating around the electroplant ACTION: The second hail pings again STSF Seiben: ::Shimmering?:: STSF Seiben: (w) They're still hailing Rue Wydown: +Prelate Greb+ Fascinating. Can you send us the name of the contact we'll be meeting with when we arrive, that would be fantastic. Our OPS officer will coordinate with you shortly. ::nods for Seiben Rue Wydown: ::nods for Seiben to toggle to the other call:: STSF Seiben: ::nods, cuts 1st hail and open the second hail:: Second hail open. STSF_BluRox: +Federation Ship+ This is Proctor Tarrot of the Gaithian Province. We are experiencing power drains affecting our medical and food cold storage facilities. We are certain that the Darbeth are at it again, trying to withhold much needed power that was agreed upon to share when we both settled here in this joint venture. We demand that they be stopped. The Federation said they’d ensure our safety! Heather Jamieson: (m) I don't like where this is going... STSF Seiben: ::not surprised:: Rue Wydown: +Proctor Tarrot+ Let's not put the warp engine before the shuttle. Looks like there' some sort of power fluctuation going on that we're investigating. Do you have on on-site contact that we can confirm with as soon as our team arrives? STSF_BluRox: +Federation ship+ Nailor Cardeth can assist you. He is our chief engineer of our town ACTION:: Incoming hail. STSF Seiben: ANother hail. Heather Jamieson: How many of them are there? Rue Wydown: +Proctor Tarrot+ Fantastic. I look forward to working with your local expert. I'm sure he'll be able to help get the lay of the land and get to the bottom of this. We're expecting an arrival of the away team in thirty minutes or so. We'll keep you informed of our results. Rue Wydown: Seiben, go ahead and put that hail through. ACTION:: Hail pings again STSF_BluRox: +Com+ Prelate Greb> Federation ship, We seem to have been cut off. No doubt it was the Gathians, interfering with our communications with you. You can clearly see the trouble we are having with them. Our contact at the dam is Tellic Percs STSF Seiben: Putting it through ::opens it:: Rue Wydown: +Prelate Greb+ Thank you. We'll meet him on site in about thirty minutes. Heather Jamieson: :: Writing down these names :: STSF_BluRox: +Federation Ship+ Prelate Greb> Good, good and thanks. Hopefully you will catch them in the act and expel them from this planet once and for all! I look forward to your results! Grb out. Rue Wydown: ::this time waits for Greb to end the conversation so that she can give her team instructions:: Rue Wydown: Jax, is there any scientific reason why they'd be seeing distortions at the power plant? August Jax Robinson: none that I can see... unless they have radiation poisoning Rue Wydown: Heather, I want an environmental scan of the area of the power plant. Let's make sure we're not running into something dangerous Heather Jamieson: :: Nods :: I'll schedule scans right away STSF_BluRox: PAUSE SIM STSF_BluRox: PAUSE SIM STSF_BluRox: PAUSE SIM August Jax Robinson: ::Paused:: Rue Wydown: Next week it sounds like we're going to be dealing with ghosties STSF_BluRox: Nice job everyone. So We've gotten information from last week's log, as well as the communications today and your plans forward to work out a plan and solve this mystery. I'll get the log up as soon as possible this week for you all. STSF_BluRox: Anyone have anything else to add before we finish? August Jax Robinson: meow Heather Jamieson: I have nothing for you all Rue Wydown: Nothing from me STSF_BluRox: Ok, if not, then have a nice week and we'll see most of you Thursday and the rest of you next week. Take care all. Crew Dismissed Rue Wydown: Night guys! STSF Seiben: ::Paused:: Night al STSF Seiben: all August Jax Robinson: nite nite Heather Jamieson: Laters all

USS REPUBLIC MISSION BRIEFING 51710.16 - Season 25 Melos 3 is a small planet located in the Melos star system. Located midway between Darbet and Gaithe, Melos 3 had been left un-colonized for some time as both sides wished to claim, but neither wanted to start a war while applying for Federation membership. Now, with both having become Federation members, a joint colony had been established about 20 years previously, but now reports of strange occurrences, broken machinery and sabotage have surfaced. We are to investigate and put a stop to what we find. (this was from the meeting we were having at the end of the last sim we ran) BEGIN SIM BEGIN SIM BEGIN SIM STSF_BluRox: So, we need to look, see who oversees what, what they export and what they import, and from whom the reports have been sent from. From what I understand, there are several towns spread out along the main continent, so it will be more complicated.:: Looks around at the others to see if she still has their attention of if she had bored them to sleep:: August Jax Robinson: how many people are supposed to he on this planet? STSF Seiben: ::looks around as well:: Heather Jamieson: :: Listening and watching :: STSF_BluRox: Well, the briefing stated that they had started with a small joint colony of about 300 at one point, but in the last 20 years, they've spread out and started several new towns/settlements, and we're guessing with others that have joined from each world, that we're looking at about 500 people STSF Seiben: ::listens:: August Jax Robinson: hmm STSF Seiben: ::nods and makes some mental notes:: Rue Wydown: ::trying to mentally calculate just how many terra forming domes they'd need to maintain that population.:: STSF_BluRox: However, some of the recent 'accidents' have taken a few lives. The security teams have reported they were all 'suspicious and they felt deliberate or some sort of sabotage to prime systems, or at some of the terraforming locations. August Jax Robinson: have we been sent copies of these accident reports? Rue Wydown: This should be interesting. Rumors and finger pointing are involved, I bet? STSF_BluRox: In short, this world has a lot of resources. Both planets were interested and used to fight over who would control this....until they realized it would jeopardize their Federation applications. So, with the help of an arbitor, they peacefully agreed to joint custody of the planet, with rules on how much could be harvested or cleared. Heather Jamieson: What a logistical nightmare. STSF_BluRox: Yes, we'll have to pull them up. Of concern was a failure at a power plant, which caused an explosion and killed several workers. Then food supplies were destroyed...by a roof failure of the location much of the grain waiting to be processed was stored, ruining it all STSF Seiben: I see. I`ll make the necessary arrangements to house them all. STSF_BluRox: The Admiral said that both worlds have filed a grievance against the other, accusing each of trying to kill or frighten the others off, so that they could claim it for their own. So, that's what we're here to determine Heather Jamieson: Is there a third party that would benefit from these two groups fighting? STSF_BluRox: There have been a few others as well, but those were the two that stood out. STSF_BluRox: Again, that is something we are here to investigate August Jax Robinson: ::Sighs:: STSF_BluRox: If Starfleet already knew, we'd not be having to spend the rest of our leave break, being assigned to figure this out STSF Seiben: ::rubs chin:: Coming in completely in the dark, eh? OK Rue Wydown: So, where do we start, folks? Who wants to tackle what? STSF Seiben: (my keyboard was set to French) STSF_BluRox: :: turns looking at Seiben:: Wait...what do you mean you will make arrangements to 'house them all'? STSF Seiben: Sorry, I misheard. I thought we were bringing the colonists up. August Jax Robinson: maybe we can lock them up until someone fesses up STSF_BluRox: We are not bringing 500 colonist up, besides, then if any one was left, they'd claim the place as abandoned for their own world STSF Seiben: ::nods:: STSF_BluRox: I don't believe the brig is big enough to lock up everyone from this world STSF_BluRox: Rue, get me some firm plans from this group please, I need to step out for a moment. Heather Jamieson: Are the people that rough down there? STSF Seiben: I would imagine so, no food or power and everyone's fighting each other... Rue Wydown: Aye, ma'am. ::nods, although the idea of locking up all the colonists in the Republic's brig makes it hard for her to keep from laughing outright:: Heather Jamieson: :: Thinks of her phaser :: Rue Wydown: ::claps her hands together;: Okay folks. Where do you want to start? Who wants to take on what tasks? Heather Jamieson: :: Looks to Jax :: August Jax Robinson: I can get their systems up and running, look over the other stuff and make sure nothing has a trap set up Rue Wydown: Brilliant. ::nods to Jax, then turns to the other two:: And you lot? Heather Jamieson: I can do a sensor log search to see if anyone outside of these two groups are causing these 'accidents' STSF Seiben: I could arrange the delivery of supplies to the colony, food and generators and anything else they need Heather Jamieson: Afraid to say it, but could someone in the Federation itself be manipulating events? Rue Wydown: You know who to talk to get that list? ::making a note on her table on who's going to do what:: Rue Wydown: Ms Jamieson, how would you find that out? August Jax Robinson: ::Makes a few notes on where to start down thereee:: Rue Wydown: And Jax, would you be willing to also take a look at the accident reports from an engineer's point of view? Heather Jamieson: I'd have to do some poking around. The log search is easy, the other is not Heather Jamieson: Not saying it is, but something to consider. STSF Seiben: Hm Rue Wydown: And from a scientific point of view, what sort of poking around are you planning? August Jax Robinson: I can give them a look, but I can only guess with stuff that is Non-Engineering Heather Jamieson: I'll have to ask questions as I do other investigations of scientific interest Heather Jamieson: A bit of social engineering STSF_BluRox: :: in her ready room, rubbing at her forehead, the headaches she is frequented with bothering her again tonight, most likely from not sleeping much during the trial:: STSF Seiben: Social engineering, eh? Heather Jamieson: I'm not dressing in green if that's what you are thinking. STSF Seiben: okay Heather Jamieson: Are we to have armed escorts? Rue Wydown: Armed escorts would be overkill, don't you think? You'd be escalating an already tense situation. Heather Jamieson: Well from the sounds of it we should not be going anywhere alone. STSF Seiben: We'd have security, wouldn't we? Rue Wydown: Seiben, while you're preparing a list of relief needs, why don't you see what you can find out from the adminstrators about the inport/export information. STSF Seiben: Yes, sure. Rue Wydown: We'll have security, but we're not sending in the Marines ::dark look to both Jamieson and Seiben for going way out of bounds:: STSF_BluRox: (clarification to above statement -- it was a food storage location, there are several on the planet, so not totally without food, just tight. Power outages also only affect some of the main areas) STSF_BluRox: :: goes to the replicator and asks for some hot water to perhaps make some tea to help with the headache:: @ Holly> :: materializes a cup of tea and a plate of toast:: Rue Wydown: Jamieson, I want you to also look at the autopsy reports with our CMO and see if these incidents are accidents or deliberate. STSF_BluRox: @ I can get something on my own you know @Holly> Yes, but you are stubborn. And I know you'll feel better once you have some tea to calm that headache down Heather Jamieson: :: nods :: STSF_BluRox: @ Don't be a busybody Holly Rue Wydown: Does everyone have a clear idea of what they're doing? STSF Seiben: Yes sir August Jax Robinson: ::Looks at Seiben:: we might want to see if the same group or race is focused on STSF Seiben: ::nods:: That makes sense Rue Wydown: Oh, good point Jax. ::scribbles in her tablet:: @ Holly> If you'd rather, I can help the crew beam everyone up and let them sleep in your ready room and quarters if you like? STSF_BluRox: @ Someone wants her partition quarantined again? @ Holly> Will's not here, he's the only other one with clearance to do it. So ha. Besides, I just sent a note to get you some help... STSF_BluRox: @ What did you do? Heather Jamieson: This could be family disagreements Rue Wydown: Okay, anything else? Is everyone clear on their tasks/ STSF Seiben: Nothing from me, and yes. ACTION:: Note appears on Rue's padd. Admiral has one of her recurring headaches, and would desperately appreciate if you could help her out with one of your tea blends to help soothe the pain for her. - Sincerely, Holly August Jax Robinson: Candy and coffee then work? Rue Wydown: Whatever it takes to get you psyched up for work. ::grins, slaps the table with enthusiasm:: Alright, let's get to work then. I’ll go and update the Admiral. Heather Jamieson: :: Makes notes in her PADD :: STSF_BluRox: @ Holly, you are not helping my headache. I just want some dark chocolate and darken the room for a few moments to rest. STSF Seiben: ::makes some notes in his PADD as well:: August Jax Robinson: ::sighs:: crap STSF_BluRox: @ :: after a moment of looking at Holly grin, she deducts what she has done:: Oh no you didn't!!? What did I do wrong to you today? I should enhance your taste receptors, so you can appreciate that nasty stuff as well. Heather Jamieson: What? :: to Jax :: Rue Wydown: ::amused by the note on the padd, knowing very well that Blu wouldn't appreciate one of her tea blends, but it might bring her in better humor to be teased by it:: @ Holly> :: tracking Rue:: Well, I have stuff I need to work on, enjoy your toast, I need to get back to work Rue Wydown: :nods to the others and heads out of the conference room to check on the Admiral in her Ready Room:: August Jax Robinson: nothing... just mumbles of love Rue Wydown: ::rings the chime to the Ready Room:: @ Holly> Have a nice rest Admiral, I have to go... :: fades out:: Heather Jamieson: :: Scrunches her brow, then nods :: STSF_BluRox: :: sighs:: Enter August Jax Robinson: ::grabs her coffee and PADD:: Rue Wydown: ::the picture of innocence as if it wasn't Holly who requested her presence:: Admiral? STSF Seiben: ::heads back to the bridge and to his console:: STSF_BluRox: Yes Rue? Come in....excuse the lighting, I have it turned down a little bit at the moment Rue Wydown: Aye. You know, if you're feeling poorly, I've got just the pick me up that might work? STSF Seiben: ::does a quick inventory of what they have:: August Jax Robinson: a brick? ::Looks at Rue:: STSF_BluRox: :: mumbles:: Bloody hologram::: Heather Jamieson: :: Entering what she will need database wise :: Rue Wydown: Whot's that? STSF_BluRox: (Rue's in my ready room ) STSF_BluRox: Nothing...nothing....just making a note about Holly. August Jax Robinson: Heather Jamieson: :: Looks around to see if Holly is about :: August Jax Robinson: ::Heads to Engineering:: STSF_BluRox: Well, you've found me out....can't imagine how... :: ears flatten a bit at Holly, knowing she's watching:: As bad at it taste, I'm game to have a go at one of your blends, I feel my head is splitting open at the moment... STSF Seiben: ::checking their stocks:: Okay, that should be plenty. STSF_BluRox: Perhaps it was the thought of us beaming up 500 colonists..... Rue Wydown: ::laughs, moving to the replicator:: STSF_BluRox: Do you mind riding herd on this while I take a brief respite and try to feel a bit better? If you could meet with the colonist leaders to at least let them know our people will be poking around....before they start poking around, that would be greatly appreciated. August Jax Robinson: ::Enters the lift:: Engineering Heather Jamieson: :: Moves to Seiben :: I may need some local database for my PADD, if you can help Rue Wydown: No problem. ::putting a particularly pungent blend of tea on Blu's desk:: STSF_BluRox: :: catches a wiff and swears the woman purposely finds the worst tasting combos to test out on her..... for sadistic fun:: STSF_BluRox: That smells worse than the last....I didn't think that was possible. STSF Seiben: Ok sure. STSF Seiben: ::works with Heather:: Rue Wydown: It'll work. Trust me STSF_BluRox: :: picks it up, knowing it's only going to be worse if she lets it get cold (from her last experience with Rue's teas)......:: starts drinking it::: STSF_BluRox: :: making a look like a cat accidentally sucked on something like a lemon crossed with ghost peppers....and perhaps a dead fish::: STSF_BluRox: Oh blazes....if it doesn't kill me first...... STSF_BluRox: :: takes another swallow, noting already, that it seems to be making her drowsy:: Heather Jamieson: :: to Seiben :: I may need a more capable padd. Rue Wydown: I could go into the Science of it all, but that face you made it just says it all. Rue Wydown: ((and maybe Holly messed with the recipe)) STSF Seiben: You could get one from by spacial net easily STSF Seiben: from the* STSF_BluRox: Well, nothing for it... ::: downs the rest and moves over to the small couch to sit down:: STSF_BluRox: Thank you Rue, hopefully this will help. I appreciate your efforts And thanks for following up on this, I'll join you once I'm feeling a bit better. PAUSE SIM PAUSE SIM PAUSE SIM August Jax Robinson: ::Pauseeeddd::: STSF Seiben: ::Paused:: STSF_BluRox: Sorry, didnt' realize we had ran over so much.... STSF_BluRox: Thank you all for coming, and Jax, take care of that wrist STSF_BluRox: I'll see all of you (except Jax on Thursday STSF_BluRox: Any questions before we go? STSF_BluRox: Rue, do you have anything for them? Rue Wydown: Nothing from me tonight STSF_BluRox: Ok then....Crew Dismissed!

USS REPUBLIC MISSION BRIEFING 51710.16 - Season 25 Melos 3 is a small planet located in the Melos star system. Located midway between Darbet and Gaithe, Melos 3 had been left un-colonized for some time as both sides wished to claim, but neither wanted to start a war while applying for Federation membership. Now, with both having become Federation members, a joint colony had been established about 20 years previously, but now reports of strange occurrences, broken machinery and sabotage have surfaced. We are to investigate and put a stop to what we find.