STSF_BluRox

USS Republic Mission Briefing: Stardate 51204.09 The Republic is back underway to help provide a diplomatic solution to the hostilities that have arisen with regards to two of the Federation's newest members, Haigen and Gothik. As our recent scientific mission while on the way toward those two worlds, gave us the good fortune to rescue missing explorers from both worlds, it is our estimation that their return may be a simple solution to the problem. Initial reports indicated that both worlds were blaming the other for attacking and destroying their ships, while exploring the area around the star Thaddius. It is our belief that the pulsar's interruption of their ship's functions and no fighting at all are the real cause of this dilemma. Hopefully, the return of their crewmen, and their own words will once again allow these two worlds to peacefully engage in trade and cultural exchange again. That, or face Federation sanctions......

USS Republic Mission Briefing Stardate 51204.02 Teams from Science and Engineering work to eliminate the static charges that had been absorbed by the away team members and those refugees which had been stranded on the two planetoids circling the pulsar Thaddius. Security is in the process of separating the newest bunch of refugees from Stalagg, as the two groups (Haigen and Gothik's)obviously do not get along with each other. This in itself is strange, as the refugees from the first planetoid, Fuegen have been getting along just fine and several seem to have formed attachments with each other. As we had been sent to try and broker peace talks between these two newer Federation members, who recently began fighting over the loses of their ships and crews, blaming each other, it is our hope that returning these refugees will end this fighting, and peaceful trade will once again flourish in the region.

It is, and I'm a Beta Tester!

USS Republic Mission Briefing Stardate 51203.26 The Republic has beamed up the parties of survivors that had been stranded upon the planet Stalagg in the Thaddius system, and a brawl has broken out in the transporter room. The brawl has become exacerbated by members of security which had been rescued from the planet Fuegen entering the room and static discharges zapping everyone. Those that had been returned from Fuegen have a heavy positive electrical charge to their cells, while those that had been on Stalagg are highly negative. Tisa is the only one that was barely affected as she had changed into rubber soled medical shoes. To stop what was happening, Bardolph decided to try stunning those around him, while Will decided to try to beam some of the others to another location. Engineering and science have been called by the Admiral to come up with a solution to this charge issue, so that we may get underway to return these people to their own planets and hope to avert a war between the two factions.

OMG, t'Rexan's driven him to drink!

USS Republic Mission Briefing Stardate 51203.12 The USS Republic, upon recommendation of the CSci, Lt Knight, concurrance with both the CO and XO, have pulled the ship out of the Thaddius Star System. Indications showed that the star a small, but weak pulsar emitting pulses only approximately once every 6 months standard galactic time, was about to do just that. Lt. Commander Robinson's away team had found a group of survivors from various ship malfunctions caused due to this pulsar, and indications that these missing ships from Gothik and Haigen went down when the pulse from the star disrupted their power sources. Although we still have a team down on the small planet Stalagg, it was felt that we could not chance the ship to try to retrieve the team at this time. It is hoped that they will take shelter from the extreme storms that had been building, and that we will be able to retrieve them shortly.

05Mar2012 Mission Briefing: Will’s away team has been rescued, as have the Haigen and Gothik crew members that survived their ships crashing upon that planet. Science has been checking into the strange readings coming from the star Thaddius, and have determined that it is a slow pulse pulsar, emitting a pulse only once approximately every 6 months. However, it is believed that this is the cause of the EMP which has effected the planets and local space. Readings indicate that the next pulse is due to occur within hours, and we are not sure we have time to try to extricate the August’s team from the planet Stalagg. Hopefully, if we determine that it is unsafe to try, and expose the entire ship full of people to possibly crashing to their deaths on the planets below, then we will have to rationalize that we must leave the system, and hope those on the planet will be able to find some sort of shelter of protection to see them through.

27Feb2012 Mission Briefing: After receiving the brief transmission from Lt. Knight and Will’s Away Team, the Republic decided to use the new head science officer’s suggestion that some sort of disruption was needed. Thinking of what was the most disruptive thing on the Republic, Blu and Kwai settled upon a Will type of rescue, which involved firing a large spread of torpedos into the atmosphere. This was hoped to cause enough of a disruption to the atmospheric charge, to allow the ship to beam the crew back. After 3 attempts, Will’s team, and the Gothik and Haigen refuges on the planet named Fuegen were rescued. Meanwhile on Stalagg, Jax’s team has encountered yet another group of refugees, who’s intentions are yet to be seen.

Mission Briefing: The two away teams continue to make due on their respective planets, as Will’s team stranded on planet Feugen, was able to use spare parts from the crashed Gothik and Haigen ships, harness energy from the lightening storm, and were able to send a brief distress/informative message to the Republic. At least they hoped it had gotten through, they only had enough energy to try the contact once. Meanwhile on the other planet, Stalagg, which shared this weird combined orbit of the star Thaddius, Jax’s team found themselves suddenly at odds with the Gothik crew that had found them and they had followed. Upon reaching the caves that sheltered the Gothik members, it was discovered that the Haigen crews had been away and had looted the Gothik caves. The Goths immediately blamed the Republic crew members as they had been found at the Haigen caves, and must have been planted there as decoy’s by the Haigen. Tensions have risen and crude weapons are now pointed towards the Republic crew, while Bardolph, holds his useless phaser pointed at the Goths. They Back on the ship, Kwai, Blu and assorted science officers are deciphering Tory’s message about needing a disruption to rescue them. Rian and Blu come to the same realization that with the clues, they may just have a plausible way to rescue their crew members. (The Goths have told Jax's team to essentially bugger off) STSF_BluRox -> Begin Sim STSF_BluRox -> Begin Sim STSF_BluRox -> Begin Sim Heather Jamieson -> @ What do we do now Commander Robinson? August Jax Robinson -> @ Well, I guess we find water. it's best to make camp or a base near it Jameson Bardolph -> ((I don't believe I actually drew my gun, just for the record)) Jameson Bardolph -> @::eyeing the weapons being pointed at them:: August Jax Robinson -> @ ::Makes a Face:: and don't call me Commander Robinson.. it's Jax Capt Rian Kwai -> ((Um, you did. Sorry)) Jameson Bardolph -> ((ah, my bad then. :P )) Heather Jamieson -> @ My apologies. :: looks back at the cave :: We should find that water. Jameson Bardolph -> @Jax> We may want to sort this out first. ::in an undertone, gesturing at the group:: Jameson Bardolph -> *the group with the weapons pointed. Capt Rian Kwai -> Rian>::running back and forth between science stations and tactical:: STSF_BluRox -> (yes, that was brilliant of me too...let's make both AT's commanded by a Robinson....::eye roll:: STSF_BluRox -> What do you think Rian....have Science crunch you some numbers on that......there has got to be some way to get the transporters to work... STSF_BluRox -> We got them down, granted with issues, but we must be able to get them back as well Capt Rian Kwai -> ::scratching her head:: I have no idea how to disrupt this interference. LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() ::waiting for the storm to pass:: How long do these things usually last? Ayumu Kasuga -> !@#$%^&*() ::watching the power readings from the device:: LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() ::trying not to be overly friendly with the nice ladies:: STSF_BluRox -> I might have an idea on that......and thinking of Will is what brought it to mind.... STSF_BluRox -> Think Will, think Will disrupting things..... Capt Rian Kwai -> Think Will blowing things up? ::smirks:: STSF_BluRox -> Exactly...... Dr Tisa Sen -> ((Test)) STSF_BluRox -> (we see ya) LtCmdrRobinson -> ((me blowing things up or me running around in an orange thong? which is more disruptive?)) Heather Jamieson -> (( turn my head for the screen for one second.. )) STSF_BluRox -> (my eyes!) STSF_BluRox -> (Blackthorn was the original) LtCmdrRobinson -> (yeah but I filled it out better) STSF_BluRox -> (OMG Will) August Jax Robinson -> @ ::Looks at them:: We didn't do this August Jax Robinson -> @ we were with you Heather Jamieson -> @ :: Watches them work, knowing how her last attempt at diplomacy went.. :: ACTION>@Hooded Gothicks are ignoring Jax's team. Rather bad hospitality as they won't let Jax's team enter the cave any further. August Jax Robinson -> @ you are ignoring me? Jameson Bardolph -> @::watching the weapons closely:: Real friendly place. August Jax Robinson -> @ Fine.... Jameson Bardolph -> @All right. Water, then. August Jax Robinson -> @ Lets go ::points to the Exit:: August Jax Robinson -> @ ::Calls back:: When we get off this planet, I am SO leaving you behind Dr Tisa Sen -> @ Give it up. They aren't worth the time STSF_BluRox -> Exactly......disruption, what if we were to explode some torpedos high in the atmosphere Capt Rian Kwai -> We could give it a try. STSF_BluRox -> Helm......move us into position over Fuegen...Use the coordinates that we received from Lt Knight... Capt Rian Kwai -> ::starts transmitting instructions to the torpedo crew:: Torpedos are ready, Admiral. ::looking up:: STSF BluRox -> Ops.....stand by on transporters, Engineering.....prepare to boost transporter signal, remember we had difficulty with the beam down...... STSF_BluRox -> Helm> Moving into position now Admiral. Jameson Bardolph -> @Might be worth re-establishing a presence at that other cave; it looked like to serve us well as shelter while we get our bearings, if we're getting nowhere with this crowd. August Jax Robinson -> @ I agree, let’s go::So mad, gives them The Look:: Jameson Bardolph -> @::nods and begins slipsliding back down the steep, rocky hillside:: Heather Jamieson -> @ :: Moves in line with Jax and Bardolph Dr Tisa Sen -> @::Follows behind him::Scans the horizon ahead of them:: Jameson Bardolph -> @::as he goes:: Did anyone notice signs of water on the way over here? Dr Tisa Sen -> @Will we ever get off this world? STSF_BluRox -> (Not at the rate you're going.....) Jameson Bardolph -> @Tisa> ::over his shoulder, as firmly as he can under the circumstances:: We'll work something out. August Jax Robinson -> @ I donno... but we are leaving them there.... or beaming them up.. laughing at them and then beaming them back down Jameson Bardolph -> @::trying to think positive:: Tory Knight -> !@#$%^&*() ::listens:: Sounds like the storm is out. ::heads outside to check to see if the atmosphere has been cleared:: Ayumu Kasuga -> !@#$%^&*() Power readings still looks good.. have you heard anything more from Republic? ::to Tory:: Tory Knight -> !@#$%^&*() ::stops, looks to Kasuga with a hint of annoyance:: I won't hear anything back. If the storm has cleared, we should head outside to await transport. Ayumu Kasuga -> !@#$%^&*() ::nods:: I see. Tory Knight -> !@#$%^&*() ::stepping out, relieved to see the cleared skies and the ripple of energy across the sky, from the energy disruption:: Heather Jamieson -> @ :: turns to Jax :: I called you Commander Robinson because I'm getting the impression you don't care for me. It's alright though. :: looks ahead of them toward the other cave Bardolph mentioned :: August Jax Robinson -> @ ::Looks around, hoping to see something helpful, yells:: HELLO!? Heather Jamieson -> @ :: Scan the sky above :: Jameson Bardolph -> @::reaching the base of the hill, catches his balance and breaks into a jog in the direction the cave they visited before:: August Jax Robinson -> @ ::walks up to their cave:::Sighs:: lets try and make fire Jameson Bardolph -> @::clambers up to the lip of the cave they'd been at before:: August Jax Robinson -> @ Heather, I need you to keep a look out... for anything Heather Jamieson -> @ :: nods :: Understood. Capt Rian Kwai -> Ready to rock and roll here. STSF_BluRox -> Prepare to fire Rian... Capt Rian Kwai -> All ready to go here. STSF_BluRox -> Ok......fire.... Capt Rian Kwai -> ::pressing the command to send some lovely torpedos in Will's direction, hoping not to blow him and his team up:: Tory Knight -> !@#$%^&*() ::notes the interesting cloud formations:: LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() All clear? ::waits to see if Tory gets zapped by anything before going out:: Tory Knight -> !@#$%^&*() ::calls back into the shelter:: Clear...:eyes still directed toward the skies:: August Jax Robinson -> @ We know they are working on getting us off this rock Heather Jamieson -> @ :: stands at the mouth of the cave :: August Jax Robinson -> @ ::looks around for supplies to make a fire:: Jameson Bardolph -> @I imagine so. ::peers into the cave again, double checking it:: Dr Tisa Sen -> @ Try Bardolph's phaser Heather Jamieson -> @ :: Ponders Jax's silence about her own observation earlier. Looks toward the horizon :: Jameson Bardolph -> @Bardolph's phaser doesn't work. If Bardolph's phaser worked, we'd be in a much better position all round. Dr Tisa Sen -> @ right so use it for kindling ~!@#$%^&*()+ -> ACTION: As the array of torpedos begin to explode in the upper atmosphere, a bright light appears in the sky above them...... Jameson Bardolph -> @::gives Tisa a sort of puzzled look:: It's not very flammable. Dr Tisa Sen -> @ ::smirks and shakes her head:: Jameson Bardolph -> @::takes up a position at the lip of the cave, arms folded, watching Jax play survivalist:: August Jax Robinson -> @ Bardolph Sen... lets get to work Dr Tisa Sen -> @ Doing what? Looking useless. Face it, they are not able to come and get us STSF_BluRox -> Activate transporters if you are able to pick up any of their lifesigns..... LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() ::looks up and smiles:: Ayumu Kasuga -> !@#$%^&*() ::Looks up at the light:: Tory Knight -> !@#$%^&*() ::shields her eyes from the explosion:: ::quietly:: Nice work, Republic. LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() They are shooting at us. Outstanding. ACTION -> ~!@##$%^^&*()(_+> Those that were outside are beamed up, as well as any of those that came out with them...... Ayumu Kasuga -> !@#$%^&*() ::waits to see what happens next:: Tory Knight -> !@#$%^&*() ::shimmers and fades out from the planet:: LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() ::Shimmers:: Ayumu Kasuga -> !@#$%^&*() ::was with Tory, so she shimmers out as well:: ::looks around and does a headcount:: Heather Jamieson -> @ Wait, you may be able to use the power cell from the phaser to act as fuel source. August Jax Robinson -> @ Doctor, you were shown survival skills in the Academy like everyone else August Jax Robinson -> @ I am not doing all the work alone Dr Tisa Sen -> @ But why, its so much fun to watch. August Jax Robinson -> @ ::Starts moving wood bad to the mouth of the cave:: Start a hole Jameson Bardolph -> @::hearing Jamieson, pulls out the otherwise useless gun and pops its power cell free:: Good thinking. Jameson Bardolph -> @::in a low voice to Tisa:: We ain't been here twelve hours yet; can afford to stay positive a little longer, neh? August Jax Robinson -> @ ::Gives Sen a look:: Doctor, this is really not a joking matter. those people over there have been here for years STSF_BluRox -> ACTION> The Away team on Fuegen, along with most of the stranded Haigan and Goth crew members are beamed aboard, only those that had not come outside of the shelter were unable to be detected (flipped a coin, heads was called....you all remembered to bring Dave back with you) Jameson Bardolph -> @::tosses the power cell in Jax's direction:: Dr Tisa Sen -> @ ::Thinking she would love to have an instant shovel about now:: August Jax Robinson -> @ We need to prepare for night fall Ayumu Kasuga -> ::tosses her At symbol:: August Jax Robinson -> @ ::Gets hit in the head with the power cell:: Jameson Bardolph -> @Hard to say what kind of spark we can get out of that given local conditions, but it's worth a shot. August Jax Robinson -> @ ::Curses" Tory Knight -> ::materializes aboard the ship:: STSF_BluRox -> +Transporter room+ Did you get them? Capt Rian Kwai -> I've got confirmation, looks like we picked up all of Commander Robinson's team. Capt Rian Kwai -> ((aka Will)) STSF_BluRox -> ::turns to Rian:: Good, get some of them up here I want to get a report.... Capt Rian Kwai -> +Robinson+ Bridge to Away Team LtCmdrRobinson -> +Bridge+ Go ahead. We are all here Jameson Bardolph -> @::raises eyebrow at Jax's lack of dexterity:: Heather Jamieson -> @ :: stiffles a laugh :: Jax! Are you okay? :: gets the powercell as it tumbles on the ground :: August Jax Robinson -> @ What the heck?! Dr Tisa Sen -> @ But if their enemy is out there, won't they see our fire and then make their way here?? August Jax Robinson -> @ We don't know how cold it is going to get here at night, also... I think we can take them Heather Jamieson -> @ :: Hands Jax the power cell :: Need to bypass the safeties to get the chemically stored plasma out. Dr Tisa Sen -> @ with no weapons. Jameson Bardolph -> @Inside the cave might be a better call in that regard. August Jax Robinson -> @ We make weapons Doctor... the cavemen did it Dr Tisa Sen -> @ Not even a knife to whittle a spear August Jax Robinson -> @ use a Rock STSF_BluRox -> (Dave's cardboard cutout, with mustachio, is propped up in the back of the transporter room) Heather Jamieson -> @ Or a power cell. Dr Tisa Sen -> @ ::wants to throw one at her:: Jameson Bardolph -> @::wryly:: Let's hold it together, folks. ::tiredly:: August Jax Robinson -> @ ::Is really cranky now:: I am not going to fight you on this! start digging Jameson Bardolph -> @Jax> Let's get it inside the cave. Dr Tisa Sen -> @ How can we move a hole? August Jax Robinson -> @ It's best to keep the fire in the mouth of the cave, inside we will be smoked out Capt Rian Kwai -> +Robinson+ Need you up here asap with a report. We've still got the other half of the away team missing. STSF_BluRox -> +Will+ Seems you brought some extra people back with you. did we get everyone? Tory Knight -> ::looking around on the transporter platform, noting the refugees:: LtCmdrRobinson -> +Blu+ Doesn't look like everyone. There were more people in hiding at those same coordinates STSF_BluRox -> ::mumbles to Rian:: I'm glad we got that message from Lt Knight, but somehow, it seems weird to put together the fact that this was possible by using a Will strategy... STSF_BluRox -> +Will+ How many more? LtCmdrRobinson -> ::does a head count and asks one of the survivors how many they are missing:: +Blu+ Missing 13. STSF_BluRox -> +Will+ We'll try again, can you come to the bridge and leave someone there to keep count....perhaps (cardboard) Dave? Capt Rian Kwai -> ((To move a hole - get an Acme hole, it makes moving holes easy)) Ayumu Kasuga -> ((or you can always get a Portal Gun and make your own holes)) STSF_BluRox -> (I love Portal!) Jameson Bardolph -> ((Speedy thing goes in, speedy thing comes out...)) STSF_BluRox -> (did you see the Portal Xmas tree?) Heather Jamieson -> (( I did see that tree )) Ayumu Kasuga -> (yes lol) Capt Rian Kwai -> ((I want a Portal Gun!)) ((I love how the three of you back up at the same time)) Heather Jamieson -> @ :: Forming a circle of rocks for the fire :: Dr Tisa Sen -> @ ::Pulls out the acme hole:: Jameson Bardolph -> @My point is not too far in the open. ::shakes head:: It doesn't matter. You got something to dig with? Heather Jamieson -> @ :: Finishes the rock circle :: August Jax Robinson -> @ ::grabs a rock, starts filing on a stick:: Grabs another rock and smack that power cell open Heather Jamieson -> @ :: Steps back a bit :: Dr Tisa Sen -> @ ::Backs away, worried:: Jameson Bardolph -> @::raises eyebrow and backs up a bit, half expecting an explosion:: LtCmdrRobinson -> ::has Dave take care of the guests:: +Blu+ On my way up. STSF_BluRox -> Rian...prepare another spread of torpedos......seems we missed some, but we can't waste too much time. We either get them, or have to come back for them later... LtCmdrRobinson -> ::heads that direction:: Ayumu Kasuga -> ::follows Will back up to the bridge:: Capt Rian Kwai -> Aye. ::nods, starts talking with the torpedo bay for another volley to prepare:: LtCmdrRobinson -> ::waves goodbye to his ladies before he exits:: Ayumu Kasuga -> I'll allocate some spare guest quarters to house the survivors. Haigen ladies> AWwww....don't leave...show us your ship! HL's> ::start to follow Will:: LtCmdrRobinson -> ::enters a lift and speeds away before they can catch him:: Dr Tisa Sen -> @ Ummm ::loooks to Bardolf:: Do we stop her? August Jax Robinson -> @ ::Puts the cell juice on dry grass:: Dr Tisa Sen -> @ ::watches the fumes go up in August face:: August Jax Robinson -> @ ::Sighs, grabs her prepped sticks:: Anyone want to give it a go? Jameson Bardolph -> @::glances at Tisa:: Too late now. Dr Tisa Sen -> @ Umm no. Heather Jamieson -> @ Chance is very minor. :: to My parents would take me camping like this...well not quite like this.. Jameson Bardolph -> @::short pause:: I'm going to do a quick loop and scout the area. Heather Jamieson -> @ I'll do it. @ACTION>Large looming figure is seen on the horizon heading towards the @'s group, the carry torches..whoo!:: August Jax Robinson -> @ be careful Dr Tisa Sen -> @ Going with you Jameson Bardolph -> @::nods at Tisa:: Sounds good. Jax> We'll be back in 15 or less. Jameson Bardolph -> @::breaks into a jog in an easterly direction:: August Jax Robinson -> @ ::Holds larger stick, hands Heather the other:: lets go Heather Jamieson -> @ I have nothing left to lose. :: starts to rub them together in a manner to get enough friction going :: Dr Tisa Sen -> @ ::Follows more sedately:: Its a bit dark for a jog Dr Tisa Sen -> @ ::But stops and notes the Large looming figure August Jax Robinson -> @ Faster ::Sees a little smoke:: Jameson Bardolph -> @I know. But someone needs to get a look around...::voice trails off, seeing the looming figure:: Heather Jamieson -> @ :: Goes faster :: Aye... LtCmdrRobinson -> Bridge! Tory Knight -> ::back aboard, glad to see the confines of the ship:: STSF_BluRox -> Rian....fire....let's try to get another bunch.. Capt Rian Kwai -> :push button: ACTION>> Republic fires torpedos again....and attempts another beamup Capt Rian Kwai -> @ACTION> The looming figure grows longer and larger, more torches seen. Jameson Bardolph -> @Well, hell. ::sighs, drops low, trying to gauge distance on the incoming figures:: Dr Tisa Sen -> @ What or who is that Ayumu Kasuga -> ::enters back onto the bridge:: LtCmdrRobinson -> ::enters bridge:: Jameson Bardolph -> @I don't know. ::voice lowering:: I'd venture to say we'd do better finding out before they get a bead on us. STSF_BluRox -> ACTION: 10 MORE ARE BEAMED UP Dr Tisa Sen -> @ Think its the Hagens? August Jax Robinson -> @ ::leans is, moves dried and fuel soaked grass in.. blows air in:: Heather Jamieson -> @ :: Rubs faster :: Jameson Bardolph -> @Doesn't seem like a bad guess. Unless our other friends are more numerous than they were implying. Jameson Bardolph -> @::edges sideways out of the oncoming group's direct path:: August Jax Robinson -> @ ::moves quick when a flame comes:: Heather Jamieson -> @ :: backs up :: It worked! STSF_BluRox -> ::Turns seeing Ayumu return:: Take your post please if you are up to it STSF_BluRox -> (I almost typed Koga) Tory Knight -> ::heading for science on the bridge, mainly to check in, and then really hoping for a shower and real food:: Ayumu Kasuga -> ::nods:: Aye sir.. ::returns to her post:: Ayumu Kasuga -> ::logs in, and checks the console:: We have 10 more that beamed aboard. STSF_BluRox -> :: Looks to Rian:: Alright, seems there are about 3 more...but are time and torpedos are a worry? Capt Rian Kwai -> We've got one more shot, then we'll have to replenish the torpedos. Capt Rian Kwai -> ACTION>THe shadowy mob is becoming more distinct - can see several dozen figures all marching towards the cave. August Jax Robinson -> @ ::works to get the fire going:: Jameson Bardolph -> @They're aiming straight for our hideout. Dr Tisa Sen -> @ Hey look fire! Maybe they will loan it to us. Dr Tisa Sen -> @ Knew that cave wasn't a good idea Jameson Bardolph -> @Tisa> It was a better idea than getting rained on or cooked by lightening. Jameson Bardolph -> @Maybe better to announce ourselves here before they reach it? August Jax Robinson -> @ ::Stands up:: STSF_BluRox -> (Thinks Will is stuck in the turbolift with one of those women, as Ayumu has managed to make it to the bridge before him:: LtCmdrRobinson -> ::heads down the ramp:: Well that was a really interesting away mission. We find the other team yet? ((I made it out at the same time boss. scroll up :P)) STSF_BluRox -> (lol, just trying to get you in trouble with Jax) STSF_BluRox -> ::gets a strange feeling, like her fur is wanting to stand on end…) Ayumu Kasuga -> I'll start finding some accommodations for our survivors. ::does so and makes preparations to allocate some space in one of the cargo bays:: August Jax Robinson -> {{::Thwapps Will::}} STSF_BluRox -> Thank you Ayumu.... LtCmdrRobinson -> ((I am always in trouble with her...don’t need help with THAT)) Ayumu Kasuga -> ::also glad they didn't have any guests or diplomats aboard the ship right now... looks at the number of available guest quarters:: Ayumu Kasuga -> +Dave+ Dave, how many people do we have down there? STSF_BluRox -> Ok....one more shot, then we'll have to think about heading towards the other AT Tory Knight -> ::steps out onto the bridge::::looks to the CO and XO, and heads toward the science station, to check on the effects of the torpedo discharge:: Dr Tisa Sen -> @ I agree ACTION>The blob of figures with their torches are singing merrily as their raid was successful. Jameson Bardolph -> @Ah, see? Music. Can't possibly be a mean group if they're singing. ::deadpan wry:: Dr Tisa Sen -> @ Death march perhaps? Jameson Bardolph -> @::stands up and jogs forward on an intercept course with the group:: August Jax Robinson -> @ ::Looking through the branches:: Heather Jamieson -> @ :: to Jax :: Did you ever go camping Jax? Jameson Bardolph -> @Hope not. ::over his shoulder:: August Jax Robinson -> @ Yes, I have 4 brothers Capt Rian Kwai -> ACTION> The blob of figures is almost to the cave where Jax and Heather are at. Heather Jamieson -> @ :: nods :: I had some good times. Lead me here.. Starfleet. August Jax Robinson -> @ We were always out in the forest causing troubles Capt Rian Kwai -> ::nods to the group coming up on the bridge:: Ready to fire whe you are. Ayumu Kasuga -> ::Gets the count from Dave, and assigns spare guest quarters to the survivors:: Jameson Bardolph -> @'ey! ::calling out:: August Jax Robinson -> @ ::Glances up, sees something coming:: Heather Jamieson -> @ I stared at the stars all ni.. :: sees the mob approach :: August Jax Robinson -> @ ::grabs a few Rocks, stands:: Hello? We are not looking for trouble... STSF_BluRox -> ~!@#$%^&*()_+> ACTION> The remaining refugees are beamed up.... ACTION>Dumdumdah.......the shadow group approaches Jax and Heather. What will happen? STSF_BluRox -> Transporter room> +Bridge+ We have them all they say... STSF_BluRox -> Very well...let's head towards the other planet...... STSF_BluRox -> Lt Knight, nice work down there. Jameson Bardolph -> @::seeing that they haven’t succeeded in diverting the group:: Well, that...was pointless. Heather Jamieson -> @ :: Looks at Jax, then back to the group :: Tory Knight -> ::looks to the admiral:: ::nods:: Thank you, Admiral. August Jax Robinson -> @ Greetings.. I am Commander August Jax STSF_BluRox -> I hate to do this as soon as you get back up here....but if you could take some readings of that star, one of your officers noted they were getting some strange readings from it.... August Jax Robinson -> *August Tory Knight -> ::nods:: It's part of the data feed I'm watching now. August Jax Robinson -> {{I did it last time, but they were Mean!}} Dr Tisa Sen -> @ its like that flew over that ridge STSF_BluRox -> (Woot Jax! Diplomacy!) Jameson Bardolph -> @Might as well listen in; can't hurt to have a couple of people out of sight until we know their intention. Heather Jamieson -> @ And I'm Lt. Jamieson. STSF_BluRox -> and...prepare to pause... STSF_BluRox -> (last chance) STSF_BluRox -> PAUSE sIM STSF_BluRox -> PAUSE SIM STSF_BluRox -> PAUSE SIM

20Feb2012 Mission Briefing: The two away teams continue to make due on their respective planets, as Will’s team stranded on planet Feugen, was able to use spare parts from the crashed Gothik and Haigen ships, harness energy from the lightening storm, and were able to send a brief distress/informative message to the Republic. At least they hoped it had gotten through, they only had enough energy to try the contact once. Meanwhile on the other planet, Stalagg, which shared this weird combined orbit of the star Thaddius, Jax’s team found themselves suddenly at odds with the Gothik crew that had found them and they had followed. Upon reaching the caves that sheltered the Gothik members, it was discovered that the Haigen crews had been away and had looted the Gothik caves. The Goths immediately blamed the Republic crew members as they had been found at the Haigen caves, and must have been planted there as decoy’s by the Haigen. Tensions have risen and crude weapons are now pointed towards the Republic crew, while Bardolph, holds his useless phaser pointed at the Goths. Back on the ship, Kwai, Blu and assorted science officers are deciphering Tory’s message about needing a disruption to rescue them. Rian and Blu come to the same realization that with the clues, they may just have a plausible way to rescue their crew members.

Mission Briefing: As the two away teams stranded on the paired planets go about trying to get themselves rescued. Team Will, stranded on Feugen is attempting to harness the power from the lightning storm to create some type of ‘battery’ energy storage so that they can try to power some of the nonfunctional communications equipment found from the wreckage of the refugee’s crashed ships. The materials from these crashed ships partially making up the living space they are taking refuge in with Cpt Frekla and his surviving Haigen and Gothik crewmembers. Meanwhile, over on Stalagg, Team Jax is aimlessly following the Gothik refugees that had crashed here. The Gothik crewmembers finally deciding that the Republic crew was not from Haigen and didn't’ need to be killed outright. They however, decided to head back to the safely of their own caves, curious why the Haigen had not run these intruders off. On the ship above, Kwai and Blu are working with science and engineering to find a way to bring their teams home STSF_BluRox -> BEGIN SIM STSF_BluRox -> BEGIN SIM STSF_BluRox -> BEGIN SIM LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() ::waiting to see if Tory makes some batteries explode or not:: Ayumu Kasuga -> !@#$%^&*() ::also waiting to see how things develop:: Tory Knight -> !@#$%^&*() ::wishing she'd paid more attention in her electrical circuitry classes:: Tory Knight -> !@#$%^&*() ::waits to see if the improvised battery device will do the job:: !@#$%^&*()_+ > ACTION: Lightning strikes the metal bars the AT placed in the sand.... Jameson Bardolph -> @::still with his team, watching how things are developing:: Ens Tisa Sen -> @ ::Follows the team:: Capt Rian Kwai -> @Sorcha> ::hiking through some rough terrain, leading her people and the strangers back to their shelter:: August Jax Robinson -> @ ::follows:: Heather Jamieson -> @ :: follows, wait... :: Capt Rian Kwai -> @Sorcha>::glance behind her:: I'm surprised you can keep up. :;would have thought she'd have lost them several meters back:: Jameson Bardolph -> @::feeling somewhat uncomfortable without his phaser working and not knowing where they're being led exactly:: !@#$%^&*()_+ > ACTION: Several more very close lighting strikes just outside the shelter rattle it pretty hard and gets everyone's hair a bristling a bit... August Jax Robinson -> @ why is that? Jameson Bardolph -> @Sorcha> ::a bit dryly:: We can have a bit of pep to us when we put our minds to it. Capt Rian Kwai -> @Sorcha>You don't seem to be the hearty type. Ens Tisa Sen -> @ We aren't that slow ::Snaps:: STSF_BluRox -> (We interrupt this sim to say Happy Birthday to Ayumu Kasuga.....you may now return to your normal programming) Capt Rian Kwai -> ((Happy Birthday!)) Jameson Bardolph -> ((Happy birthday!)) Ayumu Kasuga -> !@#$%^&*() ::hears the thunder:: Ahh! Oh my heart! Tory Knight -> !@#$%^&*() ::arching brow at Kasuga:: You have a condition we are unaware of? Ayumu Kasuga -> !@#$%^&*() Thunder always startles me. I was never good in thunderstorms Tory Knight -> !@#$%^&*() ::looks up as the indicator light on the battery begins to glow faintly:: Ayumu Kasuga -> !@#$%^&*() ::Looks:: Is it starting to work? Heather Jamieson -> @ :: Following the group and (Happy Birthday) walk alongside the doctor :: Jameson Bardolph -> @Sorcha> Appearances can be deceiving. ::sideways smile:: Ens Tisa Sen -> @ Where are we going By the way? Capt Rian Kwai -> @Sorcha> ::points up the very steep rocky hill where there's another cave:: Shelter. Follow us if you care. Or care not. Your choice. Ens Tisa Sen -> @ ::mumbles:: like we have a choice. Ens Tisa Sen -> @::Glances at Jax for orders:: August Jax Robinson -> @ ::Shrugs, keeps following:: Capt Rian Kwai -> @Sorcha>::climbing along, offering no assistance to the new comers:: STSF_BluRox -> Blu> ::turns to Kwai::Science says there is something strange going on with that star Jameson Bardolph -> @::seeing that Jax has no objection, begins clambering up after Sorcha with reasonable dexterity:: STSF_BluRox -> I think we should launch some probes to find out if there is or isn’t Heather Jamieson -> @ :: Climbing along with the others, remembering how clumsy she can be :: Ens Tisa Sen -> @ ::Shakes her head, throws her med kit to her back side and starts the climb up:: Capt Rian Kwai -> Kwai> Aren't we going to have the same problem with the probes that I had with the shuttle? STSF_BluRox -> Blu> Most likely, but let's see if can get anything out of them before they die off Capt Rian Kwai -> Kwai>::keys in the command to release the "hounds" or the probes:: !@#$%^&*()_+ > ACTION: ::startled by all the lightning, three of the women in the shelter all cling to Will for safety:: Ens Tisa Sen -> @ ::Slips a little on the rocks, swears at them: Heather Jamieson -> @ :: Thinks about what could be so high up :: Jameson Bardolph -> @Sorcha> ::curiously, only a little out of breath:: Do you shelter so high to protect against something? Predators? Capt Rian Kwai -> @Sorcha>::cuts her eyes in Bardolph's direction:: Very astute of you. The Haigens are very dangerous. Ens Tisa Sen -> @ Why?? Tory Knight -> !@#$%^&*() ::nods to Kasuga::turns to the radio device, examining the controls and waiting for the full charge to build before she attempts transmission:: LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() Hi again, ladies. August Jax Robinson -> {{HEY! get them off you!!}} STSF_BluRox -> !@#$%^&*()_+ Woman 1> You don't think we'll get hit in here do you? leans closer to Will, trying to push the other two away a bit Ayumu Kasuga -> !@#$%^&*() One more good strike should give us the 1.21 giggawatts of power we need to power the transmitter. LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() Calm down folks, everything is fine. Tory Knight -> !@#$%^&*() ::cuts a glare to Kasuga:: It requires quite a bit less than that. Ayumu Kasuga -> !@#$%^&*() Oh. Jameson Bardolph -> @to Sorcha> The Haigans being...what? Heather Jamieson -> @ :: to Sorcha :: "How are they dangerous?" Capt Rian Kwai -> @Sorcha>The Haigens are evil creatures. Devious evil creatures. You can not trust a Haigen. August Jax Robinson -> @ What do they look like? Ens Tisa Sen -> @::looks over her shoulder:: We haven’t seen anyone but you all Heather Jamieson -> @ :: Does not feel Sorcha understood the question, sighed :: Jameson Bardolph -> @::raises an eyebrow, thinking this does not exactly answer his question:: Jameson Bardolph -> @::waits to hear what she says to Jax:: !@#$%^&*()_+ > ACTION: Two more lightning strikes rattle the habitat LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() This place better hold up. Ayumu Kasuga -> !@#$%^&*() Seems to be getting closer, or is that just me? !@#$%^&*()_+ > ACTION: Woman 3> slides between woman 1 and 2, getting closer to Will:: Hold me...I"m scared! Ayumu Kasuga -> (Will is the new new Old Spice Guy) STSF_BluRox -> (Will is making the Old Spice Guy look lame-o) Ayumu Kasuga -> (Ballin') STSF_BluRox -> (as he rides a horse bare-chested, walking backwards over a log over a flaming pit of lava) Tory Knight -> !@#$%^&*() And... ::looks over at the indicator light as another lightning strike hits outside:: LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() ::is a cross between the Old Spice Guy and The Most Interesting Guy In The World:: Tory Knight -> !@#$%^&*() Brilliant! ::turns back to the console, powering up the transmitter, and composing a message:: Capt Rian Kwai -> @Sorcha> What do they look like? What do they look like? ::Looking at Jax as if she's insane:: Jameson Bardolph -> @::scrambles up another couple of rocks:: to Sorcha> And what do they do, more to the point, perhaps. Capt Rian Kwai -> @Sorcha>::coming to the entrance of the cave, wondering why her clan has stopped suddenly August Jax Robinson -> @ ::walks up to the cave:: Ens Tisa Sen -> @ ::reaches the area and looks out over the land before heading in the cave:: Capt Rian Kwai -> @Sorcha>::pushes her way up to the front to see that their base has been randsacked:: Curses! Jameson Bardolph -> @::following behind the others, sees the chaos within the cave, frowns:: @ACTION> Several of the Hooded Figures, aka the Gothik's, turn on the Republic away team, speers and other sharp pointy things in their faces:: Ens Tisa Sen -> @::looks at the mess:: Hmm issues??::Words cut short as the spear is thrust in her face:: Capt Rian Kwai -> @Sorcha> You did this. You are in league with the Haigens, aren't you? Heather Jamieson -> @ :: Jumps :: Oh! Ens Tisa Sen -> @::looks confused:: Jameson Bardolph -> @::phaser halfway out of its holster before he remembers that it doesn't work:: August Jax Robinson -> @ Woah... woah, what's going on? Jameson Bardolph -> @to Sorcha> ::out of the side of his mouth:: They're pointing them at us, too, you know. Heather Jamieson -> @ What's going on? August Jax Robinson -> @ we don't even know who the Hagis is Capt Rian Kwai -> @Sorcha>You're in league with the Haigens. Confess. :: circling the away team just behind her clan:: You purposely distracted us while they came and took our supplies. Ens Tisa Sen -> @ You are insane! Jameson Bardolph -> @::in a low voice to Tisa:: Maybe we shouldn't get up in their faces till they have their spears out of ours, neh? STSF_BluRox -> (That's the Long Island spelling of Whoa?) Heather Jamieson -> (( lol )) Ayumu Kasuga -> (like cwoafee! ) STSF_BluRox -> (Oh, like you have room to talk Bagged milk boy) Jameson Bardolph -> ((oh wait)) Jameson Bardolph -> ((sorry, i got confused)) Ayumu Kasuga -> (lol!) Jameson Bardolph -> ((about who was who)) Jameson Bardolph -> ((scratch my last line plz)) August Jax Robinson -> {{Bagged Milk, ::Snickers::}} Ayumu Kasuga -> ((It's good value!)) LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() ::watches Tory:: Anything? Ayumu Kasuga -> !@#$%^&*() ::watches the transmitter's power levels, as well as the storm outside:: Capt Rian Kwai -> @HF>::shoves Tisa with a large club towards the others:: Jameson Bardolph -> @::moves his hands away from his sides and the useless pistol, spreading his palms open:: Ens Tisa Sen -> @ ::Glares at Bardolph as she is shoved:: Ens Tisa Sen -> @Hey! Heather Jamieson -> @ :: Gets knocked back as bit as Tisa gets shoved back into the Republic group :: Jameson Bardolph -> @::steps back slightly:: to Sorcha> We're not in league with anybody here. August Jax Robinson -> @ ::Steps in front:: that's enough! Ens Tisa Sen -> @ We didn't do anything::looks up at the group with the spears:: August Jax Robinson -> @ We are not working with anyone, we are trapped here same as you !@#$%^&*()_+ > ACTION: Woman 2::sticks a thumb in woman 3's ribs and mumbles:: he's mine! Get lost Tory Knight -> !@#$%^&*() ::sends the following message: LT Tory Knight reporting, identification code ((handwave)). Electromagnetic interference has fried circuits of all equipment dispatched with away team, including shuttles. Immediate beam out requested -- provided you can interrupt further EM interference in the atmosphere. Power for communications not sustainable; response cannot be received. Coordinates of team to follow. Will expect beam out when disruption clears. LT Knight out.:: Tory Knight -> !@#$%^&*() ::turns to Robinson and Kasuga:: Message away. Ayumu Kasuga -> !@#$%^&*() Let's hope they got it. STSF_BluRox -> !@#$%^&*()_+ > ACTION: Woman 2::Youch!! Jumps and jumps up onto Will making him have to catch her or fall backwards with her weight Tory Knight -> !@#$%^&*() ::looks to Women 2 and 3:: Girls, you're both beautiful... but there's a bit more going on here than centerfold of the month, hm? ::lips thinning as she looks to Will in disapproval:: LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() ::catches her then sets her down:: Really now. Ayumu Kasuga -> !@#$%^&*() ::Looks out the window:: Tory Knight -> !@#$%^&*() ::ensures that the coordinates transmitted as a follow up:: STSF_BluRox -> Blu> Ops....did you hear that....increase power.....clear that up! And play back STSF_BluRox -> Rian.....over here, we're getting something, sounds like from our CSci..... Capt Rian Kwai -> Kwai> Trying to amplify that communication now. I'll put it on audio and try to clean it up at the same time ::pushing buttons and moving dials:: STSF_BluRox -> :::nods at Rian:: Were you able to pinpoint that? Capt Rian Kwai -> Kwai> Yeah, I think so. :: pulling up a map on the screen:: Capt Rian Kwai -> @HF to the Left> How do we know you didn't help the Haigens? ::pushes Heather into the center:: Ens Tisa Sen -> @ We have been following this person for hours. August Jax Robinson -> @ How do you know we have been helping them? Ens Tisa Sen -> @ She knows how lost we were and if we had, why follow? Capt Rian Kwai -> @Sorcha>You stalled us at that other cave with your silly science experiment. August Jax Robinson -> @ no one stalled you, you were there on your own Heather Jamieson -> @ :: to left hooded figure :: We've not helped anyone. Jameson Bardolph -> @to Sorcha> We've told you...we don't know what's going on. If you hadn't come to speak with us at the other cave, we wouldn't have even known you were here. STSF_BluRox -> +Tory+ This is Republic, can you repeat again so we can get a fix on your coordinates Ens Tisa Sen -> @ ::Grumbles under her breath how unrealistic these people are and wonders how they were even considered for the Federation:: @ ACTION: Large looming figure appears in the cave opening. August Jax Robinson -> @ ::Hands on Hips:: Ens Tisa Sen -> @ ::looks up and squeaks::WHAT is that?? Heather Jamieson -> @ :: Looks :: STSF_BluRox -> See if we can focus in on that area Jameson Bardolph -> @::spins in the direction of the shadowy figure, looking at it guardedly:: Capt Rian Kwai -> @::The voice of the one in the cave entrance booms out:: ENOUGH. Capt Rian Kwai -> @Sorcha>::backing away, along with several of the hooded figures:: August Jax Robinson -> @ ::turns and looks at the new Person:: August Jax Robinson -> @ ::Doesn't back down:: Ens Tisa Sen -> @ ::raises her brow and watches the way the others shudder:: Jameson Bardolph -> @::unconsciously shifts his weight into a lighter, balls-of-the-feet stance but otherwise waits silently to see what happens next:: Capt Rian Kwai -> @Sorcha>::walks up to the shadowed one, speaking in low tones and motioning towards the new comers, clearly not happy as there several pointing motions:: Heather Jamieson -> @ :: Getting pretty testy about this entire thing :: STSF_BluRox -> Ok, she said to wait until the atmospheric interference clears up, but somehow, we need to disipate more of the electrical interference....thoughts? Capt Rian Kwai -> Kwai>That might be a problem as we were having an EMP type of pulse that was causing problems with the electrical system. That interference might never clear up. Ens Tisa Sen -> @ ::Whispers:: Blaming us I'm sure. Worse then a teenager August Jax Robinson -> @ ::exhales:: LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() ::pries himself away from the ladies to check on the communications:: Ayumu Kasuga -> !@#$%^&*() ::walks over to Tory, quietly:: We got through? Tory Knight -> !@#$%^&*() As I mentioned... we have no way of confirming receipt by Republic. It is, however, set for intermittent repetition in standard Federation frequencies, so it's safe to assume that they will receive the message at some point. :: tone of voice indicating that she does *not* like repeating herself:: Jameson Bardolph -> @::shrugs:: (m) To be fair, we did drop out of the sky. ::wryly:: Capt Rian Kwai -> @Sorcha>:;waves to her clan to join them, the group leaves the Republic team out in the elements without an invitation to join the clan in the cave:: Ens Tisa Sen -> @ Just great. Ens Tisa Sen -> @ ::Looks down the mountain to see where else they can go. These people are just too paranoid:: August Jax Robinson -> @ I guess we try and figure out a way out of here.. Heather Jamieson -> @ I don't remember seeing another cave as we climbed up here. Any of you? Ens Tisa Sen -> @ ::looks to Jax:: So what's next? Heather Jamieson -> @ :: Also looks to Jax for guidance :: Ens Tisa Sen -> @ ::Looks back in the cave, still wondering who the large caped thing was: August Jax Robinson -> @ lets try and find a water source, food will be near it and we do the best we can. I know that the republic is trying to get us off this planet. We just have to have faith Ens Tisa Sen -> @::Sighs:: Well better now than when it gets dark. August Jax Robinson -> @ ::Looks off the Mt for a river, lake... or something:: Heather Jamieson -> @ :: Looks down the slope of the terrain they just covered :: Jameson Bardolph -> @We've got a bit of an overhang here, shelter-wise, though it's hard to say how long it'll be viable. Tory Knight -> !@#$%^&*() ::looks to Will:: As soon as the storm clears, I'd recommend making for the surface. Those were the coordinates I transmitted, as I doubt the rock formations would permit clean transport. LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() Do you think it is safe to bring down a shuttle when the storm has passed? Tory Knight -> !@#$%^&*() ::shakes her head:: We'd likely end up as a deep space version of the Bermuda Triangle. Tory Knight -> !@#$%^&*() I recommended use of transporters. LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() Then we should transmit the timing and location of the storm so they know when to try to transport. Ayumu Kasuga -> !@#$%^&*() What about our new friends? Tory Knight -> !@#$%^&*() We can't predict the storms... however, Republic should be able to break through the storm with an appropriate burst from a torpedo. We'll definitely note the disruption. STSF_BluRox -> We need something that will cause some sort of heavy sudden disruption. Where’s Will when I need him to disrupt some…….::turns to look at Rian:: Will…….Disrupt….. You don’t think? Capt Rian Kwai -> A torpedo burst of some sort? STSF_BluRox -> Exactly! That just may do it STSF_BluRox -> PAUSE SIM STSF_BluRox -> PAUSE SIM STSF_BluRox -> PAUSE SIM STSF_BluRox -> Ok great job all...and Will...way to fight off those women! LtCmdrRobinson -> August will NEVER know. ;) Capt Rian Kwai -> Muhahahaaha August Jax Robinson -> Oh I will know.... some how ::Bites him:: LtCmdrRobinson -> easily distracted by chocolate you are Tory Knight -> Heh. Tory might just have to make some off-hand comment... -> ;) LtCmdrRobinson -> and Tory won’t survive the trip back me thinks August Jax Robinson -> am not! STSF_BluRox -> Ok, so we'll pick up next week, about 2 hours later!! Will...will still have to be avoiding the women while the storm dissipates Tory Knight -> Don't try it, Casanova. =P LtCmdrRobinson -> yes....I will avoid those women....yupyup Tory Knight -> Or maybe... Cyrano? August Jax Robinson -> :/ Capt Rian Kwai -> Ooooooooooooh my STSF_BluRox -> Alrighty, before someone gets hurt....Crew dismissed

STSF_BluRox -> USS Republic 06Feb2012 Currently the Republic has crewmembers on two different away teams, stranded on two different planetoids that share the same orbit around a small dwarf star. Named Heigan and Gothik, the planets remain equidistant from one another, maintaining the only the same orbit, but speed and gravitational pull as each other. It was noted that there was difficulty when beaming them down, getting them to rematerialize, and later noted, that a shuttle would crash (based upon test done with various probes). A lose of power such as one would see with an EMP burst is suspected. Meanwhile, on Heigan, Will's team has been assisted by several stranded explorers from Heigan 'and' Gothik, living peacefully together and cooperating with each other to survive. Led by Cpt Frekla, Will and team are out of the storms way and safe. However, a new storm is a brewing, as several of the women have taken a like for Will. On Gothik, Jax's team has been approached by a group of Goths, with not quite hostile intents. STSF_BluRox -> BEGIN SIM STSF_BluRox -> BEGIN SIM STSF_BluRox -> BEGIN SIM Ayumu Kasuga -> ::camping out in the explorers' make-shift shelter:: Jameson Bardolph -> @::with Jax's group, trying to figure out the Goths:: Capt Rian Kwai -> @Hooded Figure>::hasn't much sympathy for the Federation away team:: Heather Jamieson -> @ :: Still working on the makeshift compass, getting an item to float on the water :: August Jax Robinson -> @ Hey! get back ehre August Jax Robinson -> here Heather Jamieson -> @ :: Looks up at Jax's yelling at the departing group :: Jameson Bardolph -> Hello.? August Jax Robinson -> :Sighs:: August Jax Robinson -> ::Looks up to the sky:: Heather Jamieson -> @ "I'm getting something on the compass..." August Jax Robinson -> @ really? Jameson Bardolph -> @to Hooded Figure> ::deciding to give diplomacy another shot here, tries to look capable:: Look...I think we got off on the wrong foot here. Care to back up and give this another try? We've both got a better chance sharing info than not. August Jax Robinson -> @ lets head that way, either it is a polar thing, or whatever is causing this damping field LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() ::was almost getting molested by some strange women:: LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() How long have you folks been down here? Ayumu Kasuga -> !@#$%^&*() ::helping out in the kitchen, making some type of fish meal:: KBear -> Eng) !@#$%^&*() :: standing back watching Will:: STSF_BluRox -> !@#$%^&*()> Woman 3 ::hops on Will's lap:: Too long, without you gorgeous. Ayumu Kasuga -> !@#$%^&*() So, is this fish local to these waters? I'm curious on how it tastes. LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() ::eases her back off his lap:: Excuse me, but I am married. Almost happily. KBear -> Eng) !@#$%^&*() :: moves back towards the kitchen with Ayumu:: Ayumu Kasuga -> !@#$%^&*() Woman> ::looks to Eng:: Hey, if you want to help, can you gut that large fish on the table? STSF_BluRox -> !@#$%^&*()> Woman 3> That's ok, I won't hold that against ya Ayumu Kasuga -> !@#$%^&*() Woman> We caught it just before the storm clouds started to gather KBear -> Eng) !@#$%^&*() ::steps up beside Ayumu:: what are you cooking? distance.." :: Felt good to be on Jax's good side :: STSF_BluRox -> !@#$%^&*()> Cpt Frekla> Becka....get off of him.....go help with dinner STSF_BluRox -> !@#$%^&*()> Woman 3> That's no fun! Come on, he's new! KBear -> Eng) !@#$%^&*() :: looks to the other woman:: storm clouds make a difference in the catch? Jameson Bardolph -> @We're gathering information. ::dryly:: The more you can tell us, the faster we get past this stage. Ayumu Kasuga -> !@#$%^&*() ::looks to Eng:: I'm cooking up this fish fillet. I'd like to try ti serve them sushi, but I don't know if that'd suit their pallets KBear -> Eng) !@#$%^&*() It does take some getting used to. Ayumu Kasuga -> !@#$%^&*() Other Woman> Well, the fish won't bite in choppy seas, and it's a lot harder to fish. Plus, we would like to avoid getting wet. KBear -> Eng) !@#$%^&*() ::nods:: Understandable Ayumu Kasuga -> !@#$%^&*() Woman> ::nods:: You've fished before? Capt Rian Kwai -> @HF>Why? You show no other skills except to dabble in.....::squints her eyes, watching the cobbled together thing Heather has:: arts and crafts. Heather Jamieson -> @ "I'll remove the magnet and reassemble once we have walked a Capt Rian Kwai -> @HF>You're playing with magnetics. ::smirks:: August Jax Robinson -> @ ::suddenly understands why Will shoots everyone:: Jameson Bardolph -> @to HF> ::raises an eyebrow:: We're giving it a shot. What's the joke? Heather Jamieson -> @ :: to Jax :: "Seems these people just gave up trying some time ago." :: says as she walks alongside :: August Jax Robinson -> @ do you think this damping is natural? Heather Jamieson -> @ "If I was a gambler I'd say no. Nothing that I know of planetary dynamics says this should happen, but it's a big galaxy." Capt Rian Kwai -> @HF>Perhaps. Jameson Bardolph -> @HF> Meaning what? Capt Rian Kwai -> @HF>Meaning that is the only answer I have for your friend. I do not understand why it would be important to our survival. Jameson Bardolph -> @HF> If it's not natural, then there's something we can turn off. ::Matter-of-factly:: August Jax Robinson -> @ ::Sighs:: KBear -> Eng) !@#$%^&*() Yes back at home. would spend a weekend in the woods by the lake. STSF_BluRox -> !@#$%^&*()> Cpt Frekla ::turns to Tory:: So you are an engineer? Any way you can use some of our electrical stuff, to contact this ship of yours!? Ayumu Kasuga -> !@#$%^&*() Other Woman> Same here. I used to live by the ocean and was taught to fish by my elders. Tory Knight -> !@#$%^&*()> I'm a physicist... not an engineer. Though, theoretically, it's all physics. ::wry grin:: KBear -> Eng) !@#$%^&*() I guess you could say I was also taught by elders. My grandparents Ayumu Kasuga -> !@#$%^&*() Other Woman> Hmm. ::nods in acknowledgement LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() We left the smartest engineer in the fleet on the other planet... STSF_BluRox -> !@#$%^&*()> Cpt Frekla ::Grins back at her:: Engineer, physics.....both tell me you're a smart woman...and may be able to help us get out of this Tory Knight -> !@#$%^&*()> ::nods, cautious:: I might could pull something together. STSF_BluRox -> !@#$%^&*()> Cpt Frekla ::looks back over at the women hitting on Will:: Unlike half of my crew Tory Knight -> !@#$%^&*()> ::smirks:: It would appear that hormones might have gotten the better of their higher brain functions. KBear -> Eng) !@#$%^&*() ::to the other woman:: How often do the storm clouds come in? Ayumu Kasuga -> !@#$%^&*() ::finishes de-boning the fillets and passes them over to a young man who flipped them onto the grill:: Ayumu Kasuga -> !@#$%^&*() Other Woman> Oh, quite frequently. Every few days at least. Jameson Bardolph -> @HF> Either way, the more we learn about what's causing this, the easier it'll be to find a way around it. Capt Rian Kwai -> @HF>::shakes her head:: Then it is not mechanical. We have not found any machinery that would cause this effect. Of course, no machinery works. Heather Jamieson -> @ :: to August :: "I just hope that whatever may be causing this is not hundreds of kilometers away." August Jax Robinson -> @ or under ground Jameson Bardolph -> @HF> Not to be rude -- I promise, honest curiosity -- but how do you know? What have you used to search? Heather Jamieson -> @ "Or it's a tunnel underground for hundreds of kilometers.." Heather Jamieson -> @ "Commander, are we to proceed in this," :: points :: "direction as indicated by the compass?" August Jax Robinson -> @ yeah, it's what we have right now. unless you can think of something else KBear -> Eng) !@#$%^&*() So this is normal ? How long do they last? Ayumu Kasuga -> !!@#$%^&*() Other Woman> It's normal, yes. As for how long they last, I am not entirely certain. These storms are unpredictable and can range in duration from a few minutes to a few hours, or more. STSF_BluRox -> (last week's chatlog said storms every 3 days) Ayumu Kasuga -> (Ok.. cool) KBear -> Eng) !@#$%^&*() Every 3 days. What the longest they have lasted? Tory Knight -> !@#$%^&*()> ::looks to the captain:: You do have some operational equipment, then? STSF_BluRox -> !@#$%^&*()> Cpt Frekla > Gotta bunch of stuff from the remains of 3 of our cockpits, Have it stored in those chests over there. None of our people could cobble something out of them to contact anyone, but our world is too far to reach anyway Ayumu Kasuga -> !@#$%^&*() Other WOman> Hmm, I don't know. Sorry. Most of the times, I sit out the storms in here. You can always ask Captain Frekla or one of the others. Ayumu Kasuga -> !@#$%^&*() Other Woman> ::an older lady and not as active as the others:: KBear -> Eng) !@#$%^&*() Please do. It might lead to what could cause these STSF_BluRox -> !@#$%^&*()> Cpt Frekla> ::goes and opens some of the chests, pulling out some communications panels STSF_BluRox -> # +Kwai+ I see you're aboard, please report to the bridge Capt Rian Kwai -> +Blu+ I'm on my way now. Give me a few moments. STSF_BluRox -> !@#$%^&*()> Cpt Frekla> What we don't have, is a source of power to fire tehm up with Tory Knight -> !@#$%^&*()> ::looks up as a rumble rolls across the sky:: Tory Knight -> !@#$%^&*()> ::a grin slowly spreads across her features:: Ayumu Kasuga -> !@#$%^&*() ::leaves the kitchen and re-joins the others:: Dinner should be ready soon. ::looking at the Captain and the others and takes a seat:: KBear -> Eng) !@#$%^&*() :: hears the rumbilng as following Ayumu:: Another storm upcoming?? Ayumu Kasuga -> !@#$%^&*() ::Looks out:: Maybe. But then, I'm no meteorologist. Tory Knight -> !@#$%^&*()> ::looks down into the chest to see what types of conductive materials they might have:: Ayumu Kasuga -> !@#$%^&*() ::Sits down beside Tory:: STSF_BluRox -> !@#$%^&*()> Cpt Frekla > :: looks at Tory:: Oh girl...if you're thinking what I think you're thinking! Why didnt' we think of that sooner!! :: STSF_BluRox -> !@#$%^&*()> Cpt Frekla ::turns to Will:: Your officer here, she's quite brilliant Capt Rian Kwai -> @HF> I can't believe I'm standing here still talking to these strangers when I have mouths to feed and people to care for. ::turns her back on them, staring to walk off, pausing:: If there is information you want, then perhaps your comrades will focus on the problem at hand isntead of playing with their toys. Heather Jamieson -> @ "No I don't have any other ideas at the moment." :: turns :: "Barcode? You with us?" Jameson Bardolph -> @HF> ::scoots around her to stay in her line of sight, tries a faint smile:: Look -- I don't blame you for not knowing what to make of us. We didn't make a graceful entrance or introduction... August Jax Robinson -> @ Which problem is that Ma'am Jameson Bardolph -> @::trails off, hearing Heather, jarred out of his latest diplomatic attempt:: What? With you where? Heather Jamieson -> @ "The Commander and myself are proceeding in the direction of the highest magnetic force." Tory Knight -> !@#$%^&*()> Well, my grandmother always insisted we were related to Ambassador Franklin.... LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() ::nods:: Seems that way. Ayumu Kasuga -> !@#$%^&*() ::smiles:: Tory Knight -> !@#$%^&*()> ::pulls up a comm panel, and some various older-fashioned circuitry:: KBear -> Eng) !@#$%^&*() ::moves over to Tory and looks into the chest:: What did you find? LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() But lets see if it works before we get the good wine out. Ayumu Kasuga -> !@#$%^&*() ::Looking at the circuitry of device, points:: Is that a capacitor? Tory Knight -> !@#$%^&*()> ::and pulls off a couple of resistors, begins plugging them into the comm panel:: Tory Knight -> !@#$%^&*()> ::nods ,looking to Kasuga:: ::pulling it and placing it onto the comm panel, replacing the fried ones:: KBear -> Eng) !@#$%^&*() ::to Tory:: need a hand? STSF_BluRox -> ACTION: !@#$%^&*()> This storm is still in progress Ayumu Kasuga -> !@#$%^&*() ::watches Tory poke at the device's innards:: Tory Knight -> !@#$%^&*()> ::looks to the engineer:: Slip this outside, but mind the cable. ::plugs a conductive cable into the lightning collector, then passes it to the engineer:: Tory Knight -> !@#$%^&*()> ::making the final modifications to the comm panel:: KBear -> Eng) !@#$%^&*() ::takes the unit and takes it outside being mindful and not tugging on the cable to hard:: Tory Knight -> !@#$%^&*()> And now we wait for lightning to strike... !@#$%^&*()> ACTION> Lightning bolt strikes really close to Kbear.... KBear -> Eng) !@#$%^&*() :: ducks and places unit on top of a piece of equipment:::: secures is best she can and begins the retreat back to the building:: STSF_BluRox -> !@#$%^&*()> Cpt Frekla :: GET back in here fool woman Ayumu Kasuga -> !@#$%^&*() ::Tory:: Looks like we didn't have to wait too long Tory Knight -> !@#$%^&*()> Well, it has yet to strike the collection device. That might take a moment...or twelve. STSF_BluRox -> !@#$%^&*()> Cpt Frekla > ::turns to Ayumu:: Wait for what? KBear -> Eng) !@#$%^&*() ::: ducking low rushing back into the building:: That was close. LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() I'm no engineer, but it seems like that is going to be way too much juice. Ayumu Kasuga -> !@#$%^&*() ::Frekla:: For lightning. I just saw a big flash outside STSF_BluRox -> !@#$%^&*()> Cpt Frekla > Why didn't you just slip it out the door? Capt Rian Kwai -> @HF>::gives woman a dark look, waiting for the man to answer:: Capt Rian Kwai -> @HF>How will that help you survive? August Jax Robinson -> @ ::Looking at the Hooded Women, waiting for an answer:: ACTION> @ The magnetic readings keep randomly changing August Jax Robinson -> @ ::makes a face at the ground, annoyed at everything:: Heather Jamieson -> @ :: Assembles the compass again :: "Commander, my results are not consistent, look.." August Jax Robinson -> @ well... it could be worse Jameson Bardolph -> @HF> ::quietly:: We're not looking at just surviving right now. We're inclined to have a look about, figure out what got us stuck here before we settle in. Capt Rian Kwai -> @HF>Which one of you is the leader of this....:motions to the group::...cluster. August Jax Robinson -> @ I am in charge August Jax Robinson -> @ I am Commander August Jax Heather Jamieson -> @ :: Looks at the erratic compass spinning around, sighs :: Jameson Bardolph -> @::nods silently, hooking his hands behind his back as Jax answers:: Capt Rian Kwai -> @HF>So you have a name. Interesting. August Jax Robinson -> @ may I have your name? Heather Jamieson -> @ :: Gives the Hooded Figure a puzzled look then turns to watch the Commander :: Jameson Bardolph -> @::low, mildly self-deprecating chuckle at HF's response:: Capt Rian Kwai -> @HF>Sorcha of Sabhal. Leader of the Gothik Flyers, Harscar Squad. ::gives a salute by thumping her fist against her chest:: Tory Knight -> !@#$%^&*()> ::prepping the panel, knowing she won't have long to transmit once the power has been sent to the capacitors:: Ayumu Kasuga -> !@#$%^() THen we can get the 1.21 giggawatts of power we need to activate the fusion reactor in the Delorean... oh wait... wrong device Tory Knight -> !@#$%^&*()> ::smirks:: No flux capacitor here. I don't do time travel. LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() You are probably just gonna fry everything. Tory Knight -> !@#$%^&*()> ::mutters to self:: ...sweetie... Tory Knight -> !@#$%^&*()> ::looks to Will:: And you have better ideas? STSF_BluRox -> Blu> Rian, we've got to figure some way to get them back up. You saw what the transporter did, I don’t think I want to trust the crew to it ::annoyed with self for stating the obvious, but it needed to be said:: STSF_BluRox -> PAUSE SIM STSF_BluRox -> PAUSE SIM STSF_BluRox -> PAUSE SIM STSF_BluRox -> Ok, quick point of business. I've been woefully lacking in presenting someone's promotion. They weren't here one night, and then it slipped my mind. However, with Blu's head injury condition today seems just like 6 months ago...So it's all new to me now!! So, without further delay, and before I forget again.....Tory, would you please step forward..... Tory Knight -> ::blinks, steps forward:: Capt Rian Kwai -> ((growls)) STSF_BluRox -> Tory, it is with great pleasure that I promote you to the rank of full Lieutenant. I think we owe you about 6 month pay Jameson Bardolph -> Congrats! :) Ayumu Kasuga -> Congrats Tory! :D Heather Jamieson -> Grats August Jax Robinson -> ::Clapps:: Tory Knight -> ::bows her head to Blu:: Thank you, Admiral. Capt Rian Kwai -> ::passes over the box:: August Jax Robinson -> ::Zaps Troy with Pain stick:: August Jax Robinson -> *Tory STSF_BluRox -> One other quick matter that goes along with that....in light of the fact that our CSci has taken a leave of absence. I would like to have you take the post of Acting CSci for now, if you think you're up to the task? Tory Knight -> I... ::pauses, nods with more conviction:: I am. LtCmdrRobinson -> she hesitated.... STSF_BluRox -> Ok, job's yours.... Ayumu Kasuga -> Congrats, I think STSF_BluRox -> and with that......it's bed time! So..Crew dismissed

USS Republic 06Feb2012 Currently the Republic has crewmembers on two different away teams, stranded on two different planetoids that share the same orbit around a small dwarf star. Named Heigan and Gothik, the planets remain equidistant from one another, maintaining the only the same orbit, but speed and gravitational pull as each other. It was noted that there was difficulty when beaming them down, getting them to rematerialize, and later noted, that a shuttle would crash (based upon test done with various probes). A lose of power such as one would see with an EMP burst is suspected. Meanwhile, on Heigan, Will's team has been assisted by several stranded explorers from Heigan 'and' Gothik, living peacefully together and cooperating with each other to survive. Led by Cpt Frekla, Will and team are out of the storms way and safe. However, a new storm is a brewing, as several of the women have taken a like for Will. On Gothik, Jax's team has been approached by a group of Goths, with not quite hostile intents towards them, but towards anyone from Heigan. Though, they were not pleased to see the away team either, and predicted Jax and company would meet an early demise as they had no survival skills.

STSF_BluRox -> Ok, we're going to be a bit light tonight. Tisa is sick as a dog, so I sent her to bed. Tory, is off cruising the warm waters, which is nowhere near where I am. Apollo has decided to take a LOA for now, and we also seem to be also missing Dave, so we'll have to make due. Those of you with missing away team members feel free to set up their cardboard cut out, and they take a +10 peril for being not here. You guys get a +10 saving roll for being here STSF_BluRox -> (( Team Will !@#$%^&*: Will, Tory, Dave, Ayumu)) LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() ::puts up cardboard cutouts:: STSF_BluRox -> ((Team Jax: @ Jax, Barcode, Tisa, Heather )) Mission Briefing:: While the Republic was on the way to see if they can settle the diplomatic issue between the planets Heigan and Gothik, they have stopped to investigate a strange system that Starfleet Science has picked up, and that both Heigan and Gothik have laid claim to. We have sent away teams to investigate this strange configuration of with 2 planets in an equidistant orbit sharing that same orbit. The away teams seem to have encountered a bit of an anomaly while beaming down and have been dealing with severe electrical storms on the planet's surface. STSF_BluRox -> BEGIN SIM STSF_BluRox -> BEGIN SIM STSF_BluRox -> BEGIN SIM Capt Rian Kwai -> @Hooded figure>::standing over the top of the next hill, hunched over, watching the mouth of the cave:: Heather Jamieson -> @ :: Peering out :: Jameson Bardolph -> @::still with the team in the cave, I assume?:: August Jax Robinson -> @ ::Squints:: Umm... is that someone over there? Heather Jamieson -> @ :: peers some more :: "Appears so." Jameson Bardolph -> @::hearing the speech of the others, quickly moves to the mouth of the cave and peers out:: Jameson Bardolph -> @::more decisively:: Yes. Heather Jamieson -> @ :: waves to the figure in the distance :: August Jax Robinson -> @ that could be a sign of war to him... or an insult August Jax Robinson -> @ Lets head over that way Heather Jamieson -> @ :: Waves with both hands :: "Sounds good to me." :: gets to carry Tisa's cutout :: Jameson Bardolph -> @::nods at Jax:: I'll take point. Capt Rian Kwai -> @Hooded Figure>::stands up, and when that happens a whole group stand up up behind 'em:: Jameson Bardolph -> @::seeing the movement out of the corner of his eye:: Or...we may want to reconsider that idea. STSF_BluRox -> !@#$%^&*()_+ ACTION: A voice is heard yelling at the away team as the storm approaches::: Hey!! Get out of there; you'll get fried......This way! Quick! Ayumu Kasuga -> !@#$%^&*() ::looks up:: Who said that? LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() ::hears yelling, looks around:: LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() ::points:: Don't know who it is, but I don’t think we are in a position to argue. STSF_BluRox -> !@#$$%^&*&() Scraggly looking guy> Yes...you...quickly...... LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() ::nods and follows the scraggly dude:: Ayumu Kasuga -> !@#$%^&*() ::carries Dave's cardboard cutout, and heads towards the voice:: I'm with you there. ::heads up the hill towards the scraggly looking hobo:: @#$%%^&() Scraggly Dude> Hurry, storms almost here...... STSF_BluRox -> (excellent, Ayumu saved Dave!) Ayumu Kasuga -> !@#$%^&*() Thanks. !@#$%%^&() Scraggly Dude> This way!! ::points to what appears to be remnant of several crashes ship pieced together, with a hatch leading down into the ground Meanwhile….in space: Capt Rian Kwai -> ::launched her shuttle, tossing a coin as to which planet to go to first to get the away team:: Jameson Bardolph -> @Heather> Careful. ::in a low voice:: We're a little without backup here. August Jax Robinson -> @ ::Blinks:: Heather Jamieson -> @ :: turns :: "They would have shot me and we'd know.. know there are more people behind." August Jax Robinson -> @ hmm Jameson Bardolph -> @::nudges Jax's arm back a few steps inside the mouth of the cave:: Heather Jamieson -> @ :: Moves back a bit :: August Jax Robinson -> @ we can't stay here forever Heather Jamieson -> @ :: Nods :: Capt Rian Kwai -> @Hooded Figures>::starts the march down to the cave:: Heather Jamieson -> (( Was Tisa with @? )) August Jax Robinson -> @ heads up... they are moving our way LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() ::climbs down into the hatch:: Ayumu Kasuga -> !@#$%^&*() ::Follows Scraggly Hobo into his ship:: STSF_BluRox -> !@#$%%^&() Scraggly Dude> Down, down, quickly! ::Waiting for Will to get in to shut the hatch and slams it shut STSF_BluRox -> !@#$%%^&() Scraggly Dude> Go on down...get comfortable, plenty of room below..... Ayumu Kasuga -> !@#$%^&*() ::clambers down while Will closes the hatch, with cardboard Dave in tow:: LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() ::and cardboard Tisa, who looks very pale:: Ayumu Kasuga -> !@#$%^&*() Thank you for your hospitality, Mister. We greatly appreciate it. STSF_BluRox -> !@#$%%^&() Scraggly Dude> Set your friends over there, they'll be ok, There's a couple of blankets for them in the corner LtCmdrRobinson ->( ::or even Tory, he cant remember who he has with him anymore:: ) LtCmdrRobinson -> ((hush you, I'll figure it out eventually)) STSF_BluRox -> (Will has Tory, Jax has Tisa) Jameson Bardolph -> @::dryly, as the figures start to move:: Well, we may not have to move to find out their business. Jameson Bardolph -> @Might as well save our energy. August Jax Robinson -> @ Grabs some rocks.. we don't have phasers Heather Jamieson -> @ :: Watching as that group approaches :: "Do they have any weapons we can see?" August Jax Robinson -> @ ::grabs a few rocks and puts some in her pocket. Keeps a good on in her hand: Capt Rian Kwai -> +Republic+ Have we had any news from either away team? Or life signs detected? ::that'll determine which planet she investigates first:: STSF_BluRox -> +Kwai+ This is Blu...I just got word form Science....keep your ship out of the atmosphere, whatever you do, or you'll crash. Seems science says the whole place is like one giant EMP went off. All power goes dead once you hit the atmosphere Capt Rian Kwai -> +Blu+ Your kidding me, right? ::frowns, pulling the shuttle up before she gets too low:: Is that what's happened? !@#$%%^&() Scraggly Dude> You're welcome. What were you doing out there? Didn't you see the storm coming? LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() We just got here, we didn’t actually know where to go before the storm hit. Our equipment is having problems. Ayumu Kasuga -> !@#$%^&*() ::Sets cardboard Dave down by the stove/burner/fireplace/equivalent:: !@#$%%^&() Scraggly Dude> ::laughs:: Yea, your and everyone else’s... :: points behind them at the other tunnels where more people are sticking their heads out... LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() I'm Commander Robinson, from the USS Republic. Who are you? Ayumu Kasuga -> !@#$%^&*() ::Looks at the people sticking their heads out:: Hmm, didn't know this planet was inhabited. !@#$%%^&() Scraggly Dude> I'm Captain Marcozi Frekla, from Heigan. Our ship crashed here while exploring about 9 standard months ago Ayumu Kasuga -> !@#$%^&*() Did your ship get too close to the surface? We noticed our electronics failed as soon as we beamed aboard. Jameson Bardolph -> @No. Then again, we have very visible weapons that aren't worth a damn, so maybe it's opposite day. Heather Jamieson -> @ :: crouches down and gets a rock, wait, she got a stick :: Jameson Bardolph -> @Everyone stay on their toes... Capt Rian Kwai -> @Hooded Figure> ::stopping abruptly outside the cave:: You! In there! Come out. ::a stilted voice, authoritative in nature:: August Jax Robinson -> @ ::Steps out:: Heather Jamieson -> @ :: Looks at Jax stepping out :: Jameson Bardolph -> @::sighs as Jax steps out without a minutes hesitation:: Heather Jamieson -> @ :: Grins as Jax steps out with out a minutes hesitation :: August Jax Robinson -> @ I am Commander August Jax from the USS Republic Jameson Bardolph -> @::steps up behind her, standing at her shoulder; hand on his gun:: Jameson Bardolph -> @::might as well; these guys might not know it doesn't work:: Capt Rian Kwai -> @Hooded Figure>What are you doing here? You're spies from Heigan, aren't you? ::still can't see the face of the individual standing before them, rather ominous light behind them making it difficult to make out features:: Heather Jamieson -> @ :: fans out to the side, dropping her dumb stick :: Jameson Bardolph -> @Heigan? Heather Jamieson -> @ :: shrugs :: Ayumu Kasuga -> beamed to the planet* August Jax Robinson -> @ Not at all, we were sent here to survey the planet. Our ship is here to help Capt Rian Kwai -> @HF> You heard me. Heigan. !@#$%%^&() Cpt Frekla> And here behind us, are several of my crew and some others from a failed expedition from the planet Gothik. All of our ships lost power and crashed here LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() Is everyone all right? Any fatalities? !@#$%%^&() Cpt Frekla> The storms come about once every three days, so we've had to create this burrow. Yes, sadly we lost over 2/3 of our crew upon crashing Ayumu Kasuga -> !@#$%^&*() From our team? Yes, everyone transported to this planet intact. !@#$%%^&() Cpt Frekla> lost some more due to the lighting storms. Gets really nasty up there on the beach. If you notice we have a lot of glass for walls and for insulation....it's from the lighting hitting the sand. As for those here, we've come to an understanding that we have to work together here to survive... Capt Rian Kwai -> @HF> If your ship enters the atmosphere, they will be cut down. ::simple, matter of fact voice:: August Jax Robinson -> @ we aren't on anyone’s side August Jax Robinson -> @ ::Looks up, then back down:: What is causing the power drain? Ayumu Kasuga -> ::glances over to see cardboard Dave fall face first onto the floor:: Jameson Bardolph -> @HF> Look...we're not from Heigan. We don't know where that is. So...no need for threats just yet. ::easily:: Capt Rian Kwai -> @HF>Did I threaten you? ::folds arms across the chest:: August Jax Robinson -> @ we are only here to help Jameson Bardolph -> @You said you'd cut our ship down. August Jax Robinson -> @ no.. Capt Rian Kwai -> @DF>No, I said your ship would be cut down. I did not say it would be we who would do it. ::pulling back the hood, although the others around her keep the hood on:: It is the planet who will do it. Mark my words. August Jax Robinson -> @ ::slips rock into her pocket:: August Jax Robinson -> @ the planet? Jameson Bardolph -> @Aha. ::relaxing considerably, hand still on his gun hilt though:: Why the planet? LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() Well Captain, as we speak we have a ship in orbit. Right now they should be working on a way to get us off this rock. STSF_BluRox -> !@#$%%^&() Cpt Frekla> There are quite a few of us, can your ship hold another 35 people? LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() ::nods:: 35 wont be a problem. STSF_BluRox -> !@#$%%^&() Cpt Frekla> I'm surprised nobody from our homeworld has tried to find us before. I know we don’t' have too many warp capable ships, but we did expect someone to at least try to contact us STSF_BluRox -> !@#$%%^&() Cpt Frekla> But ...if your ship is up there, how will we get up? If it lands, it will crash LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() Well with all the electrical interference it might be impossible to detect any lifesigns down here. LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() We'll either use transporters to beam us out or they'll think of a way to land a ship. Heather Jamieson -> @ :: to HF :: "Is this a natural or artificial occurrence that cuts ships down?" Capt Rian Kwai -> @HF>Nothing works here. Once you enter the atmosphere, all technology ceases operation. ::to Jamieson:: I do not know. It is not my job to know. All I know is it happens. Capt Rian Kwai -> @What help do you bring if you do not know this? Jameson Bardolph -> @Not much, actually. :: dryly matter-of-fact:: We were on a survey mission. LtCmdrRobinson -> ((::hands keys to the Canadian:: AFK for a few minutes.)) STSF_BluRox -> (quickly draws a mustachio on Cardboard Will) August Jax Robinson -> {{::Grabs Purple Marker and Mustachio’s Will and Devil horns::}} STSF_BluRox -> +Kwai+ Just keep yourself away from the atmosphere. If you want to do a scan as you orbit once or twice, that may be helpful, but at ends, get back here once you do. We have some new information Capt Rian Kwai -> +Blu+ Aye, I'll see if I can get close enough to get some good scans. ::frowning a bit, making a plan in case she does get to close how she can steer a dead shuttle into a drift to be picked by Republic:: Might want to have tractor beams on standby just in case. STSF_BluRox -> +Kwai+ If you could try to detect life signs, on either planet, that would be good.We've lost contact with them from here STSF_BluRox -> ACTION: THE REPUBLIC LAUNCHES A FEW MORE PROBES TO EACH PLANET, HOPING TO PICK UP SOME LIFESIGNS BEFORE THEY DIE AND CRASH Capt Rian Kwai -> @DF> Useless then you are. :: scowls, glancing at her compatriots:: Jameson Bardolph -> @I didn't say that. :: calmly:: August Jax Robinson -> @ Our ship is up there... they will figure a way to get us off this planet Capt Rian Kwai -> @HF>No, I say it, ::with a lot of conviction to Bardolph before turning her attention to Jax:: How. They can not get close? August Jax Robinson -> @ ::Looks up:: there are ways Heather Jamieson -> @ :: Wonders :: "What technology would work in these conditions?" Capt Rian Kwai -> @HF>Such as? :: rather doubtful:: August Jax Robinson -> @ there has to be something causing power to stop working down here STSF_BluRox -> !@#$%%^&() Cpt Frekla> ::looks at Will and Ayumu. We've heard of this....beaming, but we've not developed that technology just yet::: Ayumu Kasuga -> !@#$%^&*() I'm sure my crewmates on my ship are thinking up something as we speak. Transporting from the planet might be tricky though with the ion storm, but hopefully we might have a better chance when the storm clears. STSF_BluRox -> !@#$%%^&() Cpt Frekla> How does it not scramble your molecules? LtCmdrRobinson -> ((two things...im back...and I SEEN THAT)) STSF_BluRox -> (LOL..It was all Jax!) August Jax Robinson -> {{it was ALL me ;) }} :-* Ayumu Kasuga -> !@#$%^&*() Oh, our bio patterns are stored in the transporter's memory buffers, and scanned thoroughly before transport. Once back, the passenger's molecular bio structure is recovered from memory and reconstructed in the destination transporter pad. LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() ::nods::We'll just have to wait out the storm first. Ayumu Kasuga -> (though about getting out my Star Trek manual, but it's too far away lol) STSF_BluRox -> !@#$%%^&() Cpt Frekla> Why don’t' you make yourself comfortable, the storm will take about 5 hours to pass. In the meantime, perhaps you can tell us if you did this beaming thing, or if you crashed your ship? We're always looking for new parts Ayumu Kasuga -> !@#$%^&*() We actually beamed here. Our ship is still in orbit. STSF_BluRox -> !@#$%%^&() Cpt Frekla> We've learned to live with the upside of this. We've come to know some of our neighbors from Gothik, and they're not bad people to be with at all, no matter what our parents told us Jameson Bardolph -> @HF> How long have you been here? Are you native of this planet? ::wondering if this is a new development or a permanent state:: Heather Jamieson -> @ to Jax "What if it's the entire planet causing this?" Capt Rian Kwai -> @HF>Six cycles have passed for some of us. Shorter for others. ::glancing at her group:: There are quite a few of us here. ::will not reveal the number in case these individuals are to attack or do harm, stays on the defensive:: We've been watching you. Jameson Bardolph -> @HF> So we noticed. Not very subtly, I might add...how did you end up here? Capt Rian Kwai -> @HF>You first. How did you shelter here? Where is this ship you speak of? ::glancing from the four member team (With the cardboard cut outs):: August Jax Robinson -> @ ::frowns:: we need to figure out if this is natural or not Jameson Bardolph -> @HF> We were beamed from our ship in orbit. Jameson Bardolph -> @As soon as we arrived, the...ah...planet's effect took over, so we looked for shelter. August Jax Robinson -> @ ::frowns:: Heather Jamieson -> @ "The fact we materialized is amazing given what the planet is doing." !@#$%%^&() Cpt Frekla> For that matter, I think ::leans over and whispers:: I think I'm in love with a Goth... LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() ::blinks:: Ayumu Kasuga -> !@#$%^&*() ::rubs chin:: !@#$%%^&() Cpt Frekla> People back home would not understand !@#$%%^&() Cpt Frekla> But if we ever get out of here, perhaps we can teach them differnetly Ayumu Kasuga -> !@#$%^&*() ::looks at cardboard Tory:: LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() ::nods:: Hopefully. If not, there are always other planets to call home. !@#$%%^&() Cpt Frekla> Or here, if we cant' leave. Fortunately, we have plenty of fresh water and food. Fruits in the jungle, fish from the sea, we have some gardens, but the last time we planted a corn like crop, it got hit by lighting and it began turn white and flaky August Jax Robinson -> @ ::Looks at Heather:: do you think that is the reason it took longer? Jameson Bardolph -> @Frankly I'm amazed we didn't figure this out from orbit, but that's neither here nor there. Capt Rian Kwai -> @HF>We know not if it a natural occuring event or the Heigans doing. Heather Jamieson -> @ :: to Jax :: "I'd say. And perhaps our best method of returning." Capt Rian Kwai -> @HF>Not very bright, are you? :: rather snarky towards Bardolph and his comment about not figuring all this out before the landed:: August Jax Robinson -> @ ::Glances over at the HF:: Heather Jamieson -> @ :: to HF :: "What do you know of the Heigan? What kind of technology do they posses?" Capt Rian Kwai -> ((Sorry Barcode. You kinda gave the HF a gift there)) Jameson Bardolph -> @HF> ::keeping his temper carefully:: We get by. Jameson Bardolph -> ((yeah, well)) Jameson Bardolph -> ((in this case I don't really blame him :P )) Jameson Bardolph -> @HF> I might note you got stuck here too. LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() We'll definitely be getting rescued very soon. Ayumu Kasuga -> !@#$%^&*() ::hopefully:: LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() We are much too valuable to the Fleet to be left here. Ayumu Kasuga -> (We don't have Voyager’s shuttle budget, eh? lol) STSF_BluRox -> +Kwai+ Get yer rear back to the ship, I don't want to lose another XO...or shuttle for that matter Capt Rian Kwai -> +Blu+ Admit it, you're more worried about the shuttle than you are me. ::sending back the data as she gets it, then steering the shuttle back towards Republic:: STSF_BluRox -> +Kwai+ As a matter of fact, yes. I can replace an XO a lot easier than requisitioning a new shuttle.:::grins back at screen innocently:: STSF_BluRox -> ::Blu keeps working with science to come up with some sort of solution:: August Jax Robinson -> @ ::Looks at Bardolph:: that's enough Capt Rian Kwai -> HF>They are our adversaries. This could very well be a Heigan trap. Jameson Bardolph -> @Where is the Heigan homeworld? August Jax Robinson -> @ ::Looks at Heather:: with the equipment we have here, can we make a compass? Capt Rian Kwai -> @HF>::waves vaguely in the direction of the Heigan planet:: Over there. What good does that do you to know where they are. We are here. They are there. !@#$%%^&() ACTION: As the AT becomes more comfortable, several of those living in the burrow come to see the newcomers LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() ::looks to see if they have any hotties living down here:: !@#$%%^&() ACTION: Several of the women take an interest in Will, however ignoring Dave, as his uniform is not as grand as Will’s Jameson Bardolph -> ((lmao.)) Ayumu Kasuga -> !@#$%^&*() ::glances at Will:: LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() ::waves to the ladies:: Hi there. STSF_BluRox -> !@#$%%^&() Gothik woman> Welcome to our burrow....::comes over and gives Will a hug and a kiss on cheek:: Hello muscles..... August Jax Robinson -> {{hey!}} STSF_BluRox -> !@#$%%^&() Gothik woman 2> I saw him first, get out of here..... LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() ::holds hands up a little:: Woah ladies. Calm down. Jameson Bardolph -> @HF> You're saying this is a tactical situation, which is what I do, so I figured I might as well get the scope. ::being, he thinks, quite reasonable and patient...mostly:: Heather Jamieson -> @ :: to Jax :: "Yes, there's a magnet as part of the tricorder assembly, and we'd need a cup to hold water and something like a cork to place the magnet on." August Jax Robinson -> @ If there is polars I am guessing that if it is not natural it will be in that direction Heather Jamieson -> @ "Or the needle will keep on spinning... " Heather Jamieson -> @ "I'm going to need more light to work on the tricorder." August Jax Robinson -> @ ::Opens her tool kit, hands Heather lid:: there is water in the med kit Heather Jamieson -> @ :: looks up to Jax :: "Good... something to float." Capt Rian Kwai -> @HF>::examing the young brash on, finding him lacking as she shakes her head, and then makes a motion to her team, several of whom start to retreat:: Useless. Completely useless. You will perish here, like the rest of us. ::turns her back and files away with the others of her group:: Jameson Bardolph -> ((Lacking...I'm hurt. :P )) Heather Jamieson -> @ :: Looking through the medkit for something that could float :: August Jax Robinson -> @ ::Looks over as they leave:: Jameson Bardolph -> @HF> ::to her back:: If we work together, we can only better our odds, you know. Ayumu Kasuga -> !@#$%^&*() ::glances at the woman and Will, scoots over to the next sofa:: STSF_BluRox -> !@#$%%^&() ACTION> An older fellow take a shine to Ayumu and goes to sit next to her on the sofa Ayumu Kasuga -> !@#$%^&*() Hello. STSF_BluRox -> !@#$%%^&() Cpt Frekla> You're on your own lad, they're a feisty bunch. I'm sure a strapping lad like yourself can handle a few women with no problem LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() Wouldn't be the first time. STSF_BluRox -> !@#$%%^&() Old fellow> tells Ayumu:: Why don’t' you jump up here on my lap darlin Ayumu Kasuga -> !@#$%^&*() ::Glances at the old man, of course, she would get the old man, wouldn't she?:: Uhh... I... that's all right. ::unsure what to say/do:: STSF_BluRox -> !@#$%%^&()Old guy> Shy one eh? Well, you'll come around in a few months I bet. I need to go start dinner anyway, unless you want to come help? Ayumu Kasuga -> !@#$%^&*() What are you making? STSF_BluRox -> !@#$%%^&() Old Guy> Fried Fish. You hungry? Ayumu Kasuga -> !@#$%^&*() Ooh. :: is Japanese, so she prefers the raw variety:: Not right now, thank you. August Jax Robinson -> @ we will help you if we can Heather Jamieson -> @ :: starts to disassemble the tricorder while sitting on the ground :: Capt Rian Kwai -> @HF>What skills do you have? ::she has paused, three of her team with her:: Heather Jamieson -> @ :: removed the housing... :: August Jax Robinson -> @ Survival skills you might not be trained in... Also we know we will leave here Capt Rian Kwai -> @I've been here six cycles. I think I know how to survive. ::looking down her nose at Jax, hauty expression:: August Jax Robinson -> @ ::thinks she might be able to turn the rock in her pocket into a replicator:: August Jax Robinson -> @ but you haven't been able to leave Capt Rian Kwai -> @HF> And neither will you. You will see. Heather Jamieson -> @ :: to HF :: "Pardon me, do you have anything like a cork?" :: motions with her hands :: Jameson Bardolph -> @HF> We also were a scientific and engineering survey team. We were here to learn how this place works. We have the training to understand it when we find the source of it. August Jax Robinson -> @ ::Digs into the Med kit and hands Heather a test tube stopper:: ACTION: Kwai has returned to the ship as the Republic fires off a series of probes towards each planet and get some scans of the atmosphere just as they lose power and start to head toward the surfaces of the planets STSF_BluRox -> PAUSE SIM STSF_BluRox -> PAUSE SIM STSF_BluRox -> PAUSE SIM Capt Rian Kwai -> Muhahaah August Jax Robinson -> {{Yaaay!! there are sending us surprises!!}} Capt Rian Kwai -> Not every day I get to play a character like that. August Jax Robinson -> ::Paused:: Ayumu Kasuga -> ::Paused:: STSF_BluRox -> I'm not sure they got what was going on, let's let them think about it until next week' Jameson Bardolph -> ::golfclap:: STSF_BluRox -> You guys are awesome, we thought we'd have to cancel this plot and move to the next part due to being shorthanded, but ya'll pulled it off !! Yea for you all! This is why we love this crew! LtCmdrRobinson -> we will cancel no plots Heather Jamieson -> I learned we have corks in our medkits. :) Capt Rian Kwai -> Nice job guys :D STSF_BluRox -> Ok, so we'll pick up 5 hours later, as the storms begin to subside August Jax Robinson -> can’t cancel, I have to get over to the other planet to smack down those leeches STSF_BluRox -> and the good news is...Kwai listened to me! OMG..... she didn’t' go crashing and dying Ayumu Kasuga -> Wow! Capt Rian Kwai -> Just this time. And only this time STSF_BluRox -> Crew dismissed!

Mission Briefing:: While the Republic is on the way to see if they can settle the diplomatic issue between Heigan and Gothik, they have stopped to investigate a strange system that Starfleet Science has picked up, and that both Heigan and Gothik have laid claim to. We have sent away teams to investigate this strange configuration of with 2 planets in an equidistant orbit sharing that same orbit. The away teams seem to have encountered a bit of an anomaly while beaming down. STSF_BluRox -> (( Team Will !@#$%^&*: Will, Tory, Dave, Ayumu)) STSF_BluRox -> ((Team Jax: @ Jax, Barcode, Tisa, Heather )) STSF_BluRox -> BEGIN SIM STSF_BluRox -> BEGIN SIM STSF_BluRox -> BEGIN SIM Heather Jamieson -> @ :: Folds up her tricorder and sighs :: Capt Rian Kwai -> ::on the bridge, wondering if the Keystone Kops ever made it off the transporter pad:: Jameson Bardolph -> @::with the group, shaking off the weird TP experience:: LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() My tricorder is dead. ::reholsters it:: What about the rest of you? Heather Jamieson -> @ :: Looking all around :: August Jax Robinson -> @ ::Shakes tricorder:: Jameson Bardolph -> @::has no tricorder, but taps commbadge to see what it thinks of the situation:: !@#$%^&* ACTION> Notes that there seems to be a lot of static in the air, even to the point that the away team members are shocking each other slightly if they touch one another Tory Knight -> !@#$%^&*() ::frowns at her tricorder:: Quite. LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() ::checks his phaser to see the battery indicator says it is dead:: This can't be happening. @ ACTION: Notes that there seems to be some sort of electrical storm building on the horizon Capt Rian Kwai -> ::taking a position at the science station to monitor the away team:: (q) I hope they can stay out of trouble. Tory Knight -> !@#$%^&*() ::smirks at Robinson:: No target practice for you on this trip, Commander. Jameson Bardolph -> @::hears the crackling of static on the comm as he taps it:: (m) Huh. LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() ::checks his backup phaser:: This is very bad. I've had bad dreams that started like this. Jameson Bardolph -> @::turns and presses the fire control on his phaser away from the group:: August Jax Robinson -> @ ::knows that people will expect her to fix this...:: Jameson Bardolph -> @::just on the off chance:: STSF_BluRox -> Ops> Admrial, we seem to have lost contact with the away team STSF_BluRox -> Which one? August Jax Robinson -> @ ::Pulls open Comm badge, plays with the inside:: LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() ::taps commbadge:: +Republic+ Bridge, respond please. STSF_BluRox -> Ops> Uhm...::scanning:: Scanning:: Uhm.....both? Looks to someone else for help Tory Knight -> !@#$%^&*() If something happens, you'll simply have to improvise. Tory Knight -> !@#$%^&*() Be prepared... that sort of thing. Or wait... Isn't that the Boy Scouts? Jameson Bardolph -> @::getting no response:: Well. This is officially no fun anymore. Ens Tisa Sen -> @ ::Uses her own senses to look about:: Tory Knight -> !@#$%^&*() ::smoothing her hands over her hair, feeling it starting to fuzz and launch:: Heather Jamieson -> @ :: taps and taps.. tappity tap...nothing :: LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() ::shrugs at Tory:: Looks like its about to storm. Jameson Bardolph -> @::does a quick 360, doing a scan of the horizon for any potential threats:: Jameson Bardolph -> @::accidentally knocks against Tisa and gets a sharp static shock:: LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() We better take a look around, see if we can find some shelter. Stay together, folks. Ens Tisa Sen -> @ :Notes the storm in the distance:: Whoa August Jax Robinson -> @ ::Looks up:: any thoughts people? Capt Rian Kwai -> I've got lifesigns so far. I can track them but there's some interference down below. Tory Knight -> !@#$%^&*() ::looks to the horizon and sees lightning arcing from cloud to cloud:: ::looks to Robinson, nodding:: Jameson Bardolph -> @Ow. ::rubbing his arm, looks in the direction of the clouds:: Better find cover. Heather Jamieson -> @ :: squints into the distance :: "It's going to get nasty soon." @ACTION: Dark clouds thickening, as heavy lightening is seen jumping from could to cloud Jameson Bardolph -> ((what have we got on the landscape?)) LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() ::starts to move ahead with his team to find some shelter:: Stay low. STSF_BluRox -> (remember...Wills team !@#$$%^&* +Static , Jax's team, big storm....) August Jax Robinson -> @ ::Heads that way, looking for some cover to ride out the storm:: Ens Tisa Sen -> @ Do you think it will hit here?? STSF_BluRox -> (rolling... Will's team on coast by ocean.... Jax's team by mountain and caves, you lucky ducks) Tory Knight -> !@#$%^&*() ::falls in behind Robinson as the team seeks shelter:: Ayumu Kasuga -> !@#$%^&*() ::falls in closely following Tory:: Jameson Bardolph -> @::points in the direction of the nearby mountain range:: Looks promising. Jameson Bardolph -> @At least as far as not ending up soaking wet goes. LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() ::just static, no storm then :P:: August Jax Robinson -> @ ::points to a cave:: lets try that one LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() ::magic edits to just exploring the area, not looking for shelter:: Capt Rian Kwai -> ::tapping commands into her console, watching the little blips on the screen:: STSF_BluRox -> Ops> Sir, I don’t' know why I lost them, there seems to be some sort of atmospheric disturbance on the one planet Heather Jamieson -> @ :: Watches the storm as the @'s make their way to the cave entrance :: Jameson Bardolph -> @::moves in front of the group, peering into the cave:: Ens Tisa Sen -> @ Do you think we will be safe in here?? Tory Knight -> !@#$%^&*() ::moving along the coastline, seeing some rock formations beginning to poke out of the sand, worn well by years of wave action:: Ayumu Kasuga -> !@#$%^&*() ::Looking around at her surroundings:: Heather Jamieson -> @ "Safer than out there." August Jax Robinson -> @ you want to stay in the storm? Ens Tisa Sen -> @ maybe its what is interfering with our equipment Capt Rian Kwai -> I'm trying to see if I can get the sensors boosted. ::mutters something about Link and 'off duty':: Jameson Bardolph -> @Jax> Let me give it a quick sweep before we set up camp. ::not bothering to reflect that if there is something there his gun won't work:: Ayumu Kasuga -> !@#$%^&*() ::Looking out the sea:: Capt Rian Kwai -> I think this might help. I hope. ::mutters something about expensive equipment:: August Jax Robinson -> @ ::enters the cave:: August Jax Robinson -> @ Hello? ::hears echo:: Jameson Bardolph -> @...::as Jax walks in first:: Or not. LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() ::wonders if his Wife� is hopelessly lost without him...probably:: Ens Tisa Sen -> @ ::Follows her in and looks around:: August Jax Robinson -> @ ::is hopelessly lost:: Heather Jamieson -> @ :: Gets decidedly darker :: !@#$%^&*( > ACTION, Everyone's hair is standing totally on end Heather Jamieson -> @ :: Bumps into Barcode :: "Oh.. sorry." LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() Nice hair. Jameson Bardolph -> @::shakes head absently, walking in with the rest of the group and squinting in the dimness:: Jameson Bardolph -> @::trying to hear if there's any other noises over the sound of the approaching thunder:: Tory Knight -> !@#$%^&*() ::notes the blackened tone of the crags:: Some volcanic content, it would seem. August Jax Robinson -> @ ::Frowns:: is anyone's comm working? Jameson Bardolph -> @Jax> Nope. I recommend we stay close to the cave mouth in case anyone comes down looking for us. Ens Tisa Sen -> @ ::Taps:: nope nothing, just static August Jax Robinson -> @ It's like all the power has drained out of our equipment Ayumu Kasuga -> !@#$%^&*() Interesting. Capt Rian Kwai -> That's the best I can do with the sensors. ::pulls a face:: Any luck now? Ens Tisa Sen -> @ that is why I wondered if the storm did it, took out the charge to build ACTION @ As the AT moves into the cave, the storm hits. They were incredibly lucky to find the cave as ball lightning began to hit the ground all around the opening Heather Jamieson -> @ "Nothing from mine either." :: hears the storm approaching :: Jameson Bardolph -> @::flinches slightly at the sudden flashes of the lightning:: (m) Schut... Heather Jamieson -> @ :: The flash of lightning and the resulting clap of thunder throws Heather down to the ground : August Jax Robinson -> @ ::opens up her tric and removes some wires:: STSF_BluRox -> Ops> I picked up some lifesigns on the one planet for a moment...... STSF_BluRox -> but nothing from the other August Jax Robinson -> @ ::inserts wires into her comm badge, places it in the opening:: maybe we can get hit by lighting' LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() ::tries again:: +Republic+ Respond please. Capt Rian Kwai -> Well, we have two options. Wait until the interference clears up or we send a shuttle down to investigate. From the looks of the interference, I think we're better sitting and waiting. LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() ::really annoyed with the static electricity:: STSF_BluRox -> Well, with two planets, perhaps we should take down two shuttles. I wasnt' too happy about that transport anyway Jameson Bardolph -> @Jax> Is that our best option? ::dryly:: STSF_BluRox -> I'd hate to try to put them through that again August Jax Robinson -> @ Hey, science! do any of these rocks conduct electricity? Capt Rian Kwai -> Agreed. Ayumu Kasuga -> !@#$%^&*() No luck raising Republic? August Jax Robinson -> @ what is your Plan \? Tory Knight -> !@#$%^&*() I'm feeling rather deaf and blind at the moment. LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() ::shakes head:: Tory Knight -> !@#$%^&*() ::muttering as she looks about:: Heather Jamieson -> @ :: picks herself up :: "I need to see if any of this contains iron deposits" Ayumu Kasuga -> !@#$%^&*() ::leans on a rock:: Hmm figured as much. Jameson Bardolph -> @I'm not sure, but it doesn't involve electrocution. !@#$$%^&*( ACTION: As the static begins to become more pronounces, it almost feels like a sharp tingling and stinging upon their skin August Jax Robinson -> @ well it needs power... and lighting has it Ens Tisa Sen -> ((oooo creepy crawlies)) Heather Jamieson -> @ :: Did not like being called science, but perhaps August likes being called engineer :: Tory Knight -> !@#$%^&*() ::feeling the hair prickle on the back of her neck, along her arms:: August Jax Robinson -> @ ::Slides on a rock:: LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() I think its getting worse. Heather Jamieson -> @ :: Picks up some rocks, attempts to attach the back of her comm badge to it :: Jameson Bardolph -> @::nods:: Tory Knight -> !@#$%^&*() ::nods, lips thinning:: Jameson Bardolph -> @::goes to stand on the inner-cave side of the group, trying to see how deep it extends:: Tory Knight -> !@#$%^&*() So it would seem. As if frying our electronics with the high EM fields isn't enough. ACTION: @ Storm outside getting stronger, almost as if someone were bombing the entrance Capt Rian Kwai -> I can get one of the shuttles ready. Unless you want to take the search team down? Heather Jamieson -> @ "Engineer, some of these rocks contain iron, but not in significant quantities." Ayumu Kasuga -> !@#$%^&*() It does seem that way, isn't it. August Jax Robinson -> @ So... will it help charge the power unit? Jameson Bardolph -> @::rubs jaw, listening to the noise of the thunder, growing increasingly uncomfortable with the situation:: Tory Knight -> !@#$%^&*() ::shrugs, kneeling as she takes sediment samples:: Jameson Bardolph -> @::paces back to the front of the cave, watching the ball lightning intently:: !@#$$%^&*&(> ACTION: As the day is passing , it seems some clouds are building on the horizon.... Capt Rian Kwai -> We can't both go down. We're not Kirk and Spock. ::raises a brow:: Heather Jamieson -> @ "I don't know.. I'd think not. If anything it could fry it upon contact. The tricorder can't take that kind of surge." LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() Well I think we'll all be a lot happier if we can find someplace with a little less of a charge. @ ACTION: Just as suddenly, the storm begins to dissipate Ayumu Kasuga -> !@#$%^&*() ::Taking some water samples from the ocean:: I agree. We'd better find said place soon.. I don't like the looks of those clouds, August Jax Robinson -> @ ::Picks up comm badge, looks it over to see if it got hit:: STSF_BluRox -> ::looks over at Kwai::ears flatter than they had been:: Fine....Just go, send someone to the other one August Jax Robinson -> @ ::gives it a hit:: STSF_BluRox -> ::really beginning to have second thoughts on this new XO:: Jameson Bardolph -> @::breathes out an unconscious sigh of relief as the lightning ebbs away:: Capt Rian Kwai -> You can go, you know. You've been cleared. I can certainly man the bridge. I know how you've been craving adventure. Ayumu Kasuga -> !@#$%^&*() ::Screws on a cap and places it in her kit with a few other samples she collected:: August Jax Robinson -> z Heather Jamieson -> @ :: looks outside :: "Where did it go?" August Jax Robinson -> @ looks like the storm is clearing LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() ::scans the horizon:: I don’t see any place nearby. ::keeps moving:: August Jax Robinson -> @ where all storms go, someplace else STSF_BluRox -> ::already too mad to think straight:: Just get going.... Ayumu Kasuga -> !@#$%^&*() ::jogs over and keeps moving with the others in her team:: August Jax Robinson -> @ ::Steps out of the cave:: Capt Rian Kwai -> ::nods and heads into the turbolift, refraining from rolling her eyes until after the doors are closed and the Admiral can't see her any more:: (w) I offered to stay behind so she can go on an away mission, and she gets upset. I can't win. LtCmdrRobinson -> (please don’t make the Boss angry while she has the dice and I am outside with a lightning storm approaching. Thank you kindly) STSF_BluRox -> Ops> I think I'm picking something up from both planets, some sort of lifesigns. Tory Knight -> (( So I shouldn't loan her my very conductive copper dice? )) Jameson Bardolph -> @::points:: It came from that direction, so I imagine it went the other way. Capt Rian Kwai -> ((::pokes Blu with a stick so that Will's dice rolls will come out wonky::)) Ayumu Kasuga -> ((ooh, conductive copper dice!)) August Jax Robinson -> @ lets get to work STSF_BluRox -> Ops> Should I try to beam them up? STSF_BluRox -> I'm not sure I'd advise that course of action Capt Rian Kwai -> ::exiting the lift and heading to the shuttlebay to get one of the lovely shuttles up and running:: LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() ::still looking around for that elusive shelter:: Capt Rian Kwai -> ::is going to have a serious discussion about the moody Admiral with medical when Tisa returns:: Capt Rian Kwai -> ::starts the preflight check list for the non-pink/glittery shuttle:: ACTION> Clouds building heading towards those by the sea..... Ayumu Kasuga -> !@#$%^&*() If anything, we should probably stay away from the beach before the storm hits. LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() Well I don’t really see anywhere we can go, anyone got any ideas? Jameson Bardolph -> @Jax> What's the plan? Ayumu Kasuga -> !@#$%^&*() And me without my industrial-strength tent. Capt Rian Kwai -> +Bridge+ Bridge, this is the Shuttle Piasa requesting clearance for departure. August Jax Robinson -> @ we start out survey, I will think of a way off this rock August Jax Robinson -> *our STSF_BluRox -> Decides that once the pesky XO is gone, she can leave as she wants too STSF_BluRox -> and.... STSF_BluRox -> Pause sim STSF_BluRox -> pause sim STSF_BluRox -> pause sim Capt Rian Kwai -> ((Hey, I gave you a choice. :P Either you or me, just not both of us :P Don't blame me 'cause you decided to send me instead. :P)) STSF_BluRox -> I never said we both couldn't go STSF_BluRox -> Ok, I'll explain more later, but for now....Crew Dismissed

STSF_BluRox -> MISSION BRIEFING: While on the way to a deal with a diplomatic issue between two newer members of the Federation, Starfleet Sciences has asked us to stop by a system they had picked up on long range scanners while now passing by. The system has a strange electromagnetic signature to it as one of the planetary systems consists of a sun, with 2 planets in an equidistant orbit sharing that same orbit. We plan to use probes as well as send an away team to investigate each of the planets. STSF_BluRox -> BEGIN SIM STSF_BluRox -> BEGIN SIM STSF_BluRox -> BEGIN SIM Heather Jamieson -> :: Holding her bleeding nose shut and making her way to do final checks on the probes :: Ayumu Kasuga -> ::back on the bridge, flying the ship to the specified star system:: Jameson Bardolph -> ::heading out of main security to do his TAC stint on the bridge:: August Jax Robinson -> ::in engineering, doing *really* important stuff:: LtCdrJohnson -> ::Heading to the TR with Jax:: Ens Tisa Sen -> ::In medical, looking over crew files:: August Jax Robinson -> ::*I mean walking with Dave:: LtCdrJohnson -> LtJGDeAngelo>::to Heather:: Would you hold still...I think I can repair this ::smirks:: Capt Rian Kwai -> So the away team? LtCmdrRobinson -> ::was getting ready to head out on that away mission:: STSF_BluRox -> ::Turns to Rian:: I'm not sure about sending so many on this away mission til we know more. Or do you plan to send them on 2 separate groups, one to each of the planets in that weird orbit KBear -> Nurse) ::walks into medical after coming back off break:: LtCdrJohnson -> ::to Jax:: Why do I get the feeling like every time we go on away mission, your husband has to blow something up, or cause a diplomatic incident...or both Jameson Bardolph -> ((whoops, wait. nvm, probably still also in security. ::magic edits self::)) August Jax Robinson -> because he does.. he is a hot mess LtCdrJohnson -> LtJGDeAngelo>::aims the dermal regenerator at her nose:: LtCdrJohnson -> ::enters the TR:: Heather Jamieson -> :: frowns :: "Thank you... what is your name?" LtCmdrRobinson -> ::waiting for Bardolph to wake up from his nap at his desk:: LtCdrJohnson -> LtJGDeAngelo>::to Heather:: Bryan...Bryan DeAngelo. Yours? STSF_BluRox -> Well, let's see what we have here....We have Bardolph and Will from security Jameson Bardolph -> ::tips head forward sharply and looks around:: KBear -> Nurse) :: moves over to the schedule for the day:: Heather Jamieson -> "My what? Oh my name... Heather Jamieson.. astrometrics and probe checker... oh my, I need to get there." Capt Rian Kwai -> Two separate groups. We'll need two missing commanders. STSF_BluRox -> Dave and August from Engineering Tory Knight -> ::in the APL, prepping for the AT:: STSF_BluRox -> Tory and heather from Science Jameson Bardolph -> Will> They called us yet? LtCmdrRobinson -> Nope. Should be anytime now. KBear -> Nurse) :: starts doing rounds of the patients there.:: LtCdrJohnson -> LtJGDeAnhelo>::to Heather:: Well you should be good now. Maybe we could meet in the mess hall later, it would be nice to get to know you when it wasn't right after an accident ::chuckles:: STSF_BluRox -> Alright, and Tisa, Heather Jamieson -> "Hi." :: smiles :: "How are you carrying around a regenerator?" STSF_BluRox -> (Kbear, change of plans....you're Ops tonight..report to the bridge) August Jax Robinson -> ::hands Dave a to-go mug of coffee:: were we told what we are doing on this field trip? LtCmdrRobinson -> ::heads over to the armory to make sure he has all the necessary 'supplies':: STSF_BluRox -> Ayumu...::turns to the helmsman:: Why don't you head on down and report for some away mission time KBear -> OPS) ::enters the bridge ready for duty:: Jameson Bardolph -> ::checking the charge on his phaser absently and hoping this mission goes somewhat smoothly:: Heather Jamieson -> "It would.. Accident follow me though.. laters." :: nearly collides with a wall :: Capt Rian Kwai -> Two teams, hopefully not twice the trouble. Ayumu Kasuga -> ::Looks over:: Ahh, yes sir. ::Hopes she doesn't get blown up:: Heather Jamieson -> "Whoops." :: continues on :: LtCdrJohnson -> ::takes the mug:: Checking out this electromagnetic signature...let's hope it doesn't lead to something that Will feel he needs to blow up Ayumu Kasuga -> It’s all yours. ::to OPS, heads for the lift:: August Jax Robinson -> ::grabs a phaser and checks Tric:: KBear -> OPS) :: moves down to the OPS station and take Ayumu's place nodding:: Aye Sir Heather Jamieson -> :: Moments later she enters probe control :: August Jax Robinson -> there isn't much he doesn't feel the need to blow up August Jax Robinson -> including me KBear -> OPS) ::sits down and takes over:: LtCdrJohnson -> ::takes his gear:: Heather Jamieson -> :: Looks over all of the probes :: LtCdrJohnson -> Yeah...how's your head today ::smirks:: August Jax Robinson -> my ears ring every once in a while LtCdrJohnson -> ((Now remember Heather, we're looking for one that's not too expensive, but has some features ;-) )) STSF_BluRox -> +Will+ We'd like to send your teams down in 2 separate groups, one to each of the planets in that strange orbit Heather Jamieson -> (( One is overcompensating for itself, sensors all over the outer casing... )) LtCdrJohnson -> ((See that's how they draw you in, with flashy stuff very visible)) Tory Knight -> ::with all her toys in proper place, she pulls up the planetary model of the system they've just entered, looking at a screen of data on the EM signatures:: Capt Rian Kwai -> So split the departments down the middle. One of each for each away team. Heather Jamieson -> +Bridge+ "This is Lt. Jamieson. The probes are ready for launch." LtCdrJohnson -> ((But those ones break easily. You're better off with a more conventional model, but a few special scan features, like being able to pick up biosigns based on heat and cold :D )) STSF_BluRox -> +Jax+ You have Team one, which will consist of Yourself, Bardolph, Tisa, and Ayumu, Team Two will be Will, Tory, Dave and Heather Heather Jamieson -> (( Gets the Escort Mark IV )) LtCmdrRobinson -> +Blu+ Understood. August Jax Robinson -> +Blu+ aye sir... what are we looking for? KBear -> Sirs Jamieson states probes are ready Heather Jamieson -> :: pats the little probe on the side :: "Go go..." Capt Rian Kwai -> Go for launch then. STSF_BluRox -> Rian, let's go down to the transporter room and make last minute arrangements KBear -> +Jamieson+ Acknowledged Jameson Bardolph -> ::pops to his feet energetically, hearing the comm:: STSF_BluRox -> +Jax+ We'll be right down to brief you all STSF_BluRox -> ::heads to lift:: August Jax Robinson -> ::sips Coffee:: Capt Rian Kwai -> Perhaps we should remove Will's weapons before he goes down. At least minimize what he's taking. LtCmdrRobinson -> ::heads for the transporter room:: LtCdrJohnson -> ::to Jax:: I'm going to recommend we keep an open comm link, will make the work go easier in case one group finds something STSF_BluRox -> Well, not knowing what's down there, we'd probably want him to have something August Jax Robinson -> well if we are different planets that would make it confusing Capt Rian Kwai -> And EV suits. What is their objective, exactly? ::entering the lift:: Ens Tisa Sen -> ::Gets the med kits together and in her packs and heads to the TR:: Heather Jamieson -> :: Gets a call to away team on her PADD :: Jameson Bardolph -> ::jogs out of SEC behind Will:: KBear -> :: watching the controls:: Tory Knight -> ::uploading the info to her tricorder, heads down to the TR:: STSF_BluRox -> ::door shuts:: SF Science wanted us to take a look around and see if the electromagnetic signature in this system, had any effect on these planets, or to see if they could be habitable and able to colonize Ayumu Kasuga -> ::getting a tricorder and a science kit from a storage locker, heading down to the TR Heather Jamieson -> :: Gets a tricorder from the nearest station, loads up her PADD :: Jameson Bardolph -> ::TL to TR:: Capt Rian Kwai -> Didn't you mention some issues with some of the locals in a nearby system fighting like the Hatfield and McCoys? Capt Rian Kwai -> Will we be in any danger of that? STSF_BluRox -> Unfortunately, you know how it is when there are arguments…. LtCdrJohnson -> ::to Jax:: Good point...still...I just...I have a bad feeling about this...maybe it's because I'm paired up with Mr. blow stuff up first, blow stuff up some more, and then when everything's been destroyed try to find evidence Heather Jamieson -> :: Enters a lift to go to the TR :: "Transporter room." LtCmdrRobinson -> ::enters the transporter room and waits for the rest of the folks to assemble:: Tory Knight -> ::stepping out of the lift, heading down toward the TR:: Heather Jamieson -> :: Minutes later she enters the TR :: Tory Knight -> ::entering the TR:: Ens Tisa Sen -> ::Enters the TR and glances around at the number going on this trip:: August Jax Robinson -> Husband Heather Jamieson -> "Oh Commanders." STSF_BluRox -> ::::enters tr:: Everyone ready for a short trip? Chance to stretch their legs? Tory Knight -> ::nods to the senior officers already in the TR, taking her place to await further instructions:: Heather Jamieson -> "I believe I'm on your team Will.. I mean Commander." Capt Rian Kwai -> ::following the Admiral, watching quietly from behind the scenes:: STSF_BluRox -> ::turns to Tisa:: My 6 months are long up, when you get back, we need to see about getting that cleared up LtCmdrRobinson -> ::nods at the Wife®:: Ayumu Kasuga -> ::enters the TR as well:: KBear -> :: monitoring the orbiting planets:: Ayumu Kasuga -> ::Looks around and congregates with the others:: Ens Tisa Sen -> We will see. August Jax Robinson -> I hope it is nice weather ::Smirks:: Heather Jamieson -> :: Touches her nose :: Capt Rian Kwai -> ;:smirks as Tisa says "We'll see":: STSF_BluRox -> Ok, folks heres the deal Heather Jamieson -> :: Moves alongside Will :: Ens Tisa Sen -> ::listens in:: Ayumu Kasuga -> ::moves in closer and listens :: August Jax Robinson -> ::Eyes Heather, then gives Will The Look:: Jameson Bardolph -> ::listening with the group:: STSF_BluRox -> SF science just wants a quick update on this weird little system STSF_BluRox -> They want to see if that electromagnetic field that we've been picking up, has any effect on the planet LtCmdrRobinson -> ::tries to listen to the Admiral and ignore the Look:: LtCdrJohnson -> ::listens attentively to the Admiral:: STSF_BluRox -> on the use of tricorders, electronics and the such. Basically they want to see if it's ok for colonization so just a quick look around to let them know if they should send out a full team August Jax Robinson -> Sounds like an Academy training simulation Tory Knight -> It's certainly provided no shortage of novel curiosity among the community at headquarters. STSF_BluRox -> ::looks at the teams, maybe a quick change here::: STSF_BluRox -> Let's swap Heather go with Jax and and Ayumu go with STSF_BluRox -> Will LtCmdrRobinson -> ::pretty sure Heather won’t be coming back alive now:: STSF_BluRox -> So, Team one up on the padd please, we will be sending you down first Jameson Bardolph -> ::noting a few interesting silent interchanges going on around the room; decides to stay well out of it:: August Jax Robinson -> ::heads to the Pad:: Capt Rian Kwai -> ((Team Will takes the traditional Republic sign. Team Jax you take @ )) Jameson Bardolph -> ((which one is team one?)) Heather Jamieson -> :: Frowns :: STSF_BluRox -> Jax....your'e team please? KBear -> :: setting up for the 2 different away teams to be monitored:: Ayumu Kasuga -> Hmm. Heather Jamieson -> @ :: Moves alongside August now :: "Commander." Jameson Bardolph -> @::hops up on the PADD, hand resting lightly on his phaser hilt:: August Jax Robinson -> My what? Laehval tTemarr -> (( ::starts making promotional posters and bumper stickers for Team Will and Team Jax, each of them without their shirts on.:: )) Ayumu Kasuga -> !@#$%^&*() ::moves over to Team Will's side"" Jameson Bardolph -> ((Hey, now. :P )) Ayumu Kasuga -> :: LtCdrJohnson -> !@#$%^&*()::gets up onto the PADD:: Ayumu Kasuga -> !@#$%^&*() ::Steps up onto the PADD:: August Jax Robinson -> {{::always has a top on::}} Ens Tisa Sen -> !@#$%^&*() ::Steps up with the team:: STSF_BluRox -> ::wonders if Jax is secretly blonde and just dies her roots:: Tory Knight -> !@#$%^&*() ::stepping up to the platform:: Capt Rian Kwai -> ((And Team Blu is Blu, Rian, KBear and cardboard cut-out Link)) Ayumu Kasuga -> (BRB in a minute or two.) Tory Knight -> ((Gah. Sorry. Confuzzled. Looking at the wrong notes. )) Heather Jamieson -> @ "You and I on a team Commander. This should be fun. I've been meaning to get to know you better." STSF_BluRox -> OMG, you're all playing for the wrong team! August Jax Robinson -> {{I am blonde, in sim and out}} LtCdrJohnson -> ((Those cardboard cutouts are expensive)) Jameson Bardolph -> @::bouncing absently on the balls of his feet:: LtCdrJohnson -> ((Trust me I know, my action figure costs extra because it comes with a bunch ;) )) STSF_BluRox -> ::watches the confusion in the room:: Ens Tisa Sen -> ((Changes her symbol to @)) STSF_BluRox -> Ok, let's try this again..... Capt Rian Kwai -> ((Guys, a reminder - Team Will is using the traditional Republic AT sign. )) STSF_BluRox -> Jax...please get your team on the padd.... Capt Rian Kwai -> ((Team Jax is using the @ symbol)) LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() ::team Will:: August Jax Robinson -> @ ::team Me is @ :: Tory Knight -> (( Team Will: Will, Tory, Dave, Ayumu)) Tory Knight -> (( Team Jax: Jax, Barcode, Tisa, Heather )) Jameson Bardolph -> ((This is so complicated)) Heather Jamieson -> @ "Doctor? Can you look at something for me?" KBear -> +Blu+ Admiral we are in position for the teams to transport. LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() ::helps corral team Jax members onto the transporter pad:: Jameson Bardolph -> @::waiting patiently in his spot:: Ayumu Kasuga -> !@#$%^&*() ::on the transporter pad, doing a last minute check of her gear:: STSF_BluRox -> Beam them down... August Jax Robinson -> @ ::Looks Will in the eyes::: Be careful.. Don’t blow anything, or anyone up Tory Knight -> !@#$%^&*() ::on platform:: Capt Rian Kwai -> ::stepping back out of the way, watching the teams beam away:: KBear -> :: transports the first team to planet 1 :: Heather Jamieson -> @ :: looks at Jax :: "This will be fun Commander." Jameson Bardolph -> @::shimmer/deshimmer:: STSF_BluRox -> ::turns to Kwai:: Is it really this hard to beam a team down LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() ((I think everyone but me got on the transporter pad, beam em all down...)) Ayumu Kasuga -> !@#$%^&*() ::Shimmers over:: Tory Knight -> !@#$%^&*() ::shimmers off the ship, materializing on the planet surface:: KBear -> OPS) :: transports the second team to planet 2 :: Capt Rian Kwai -> You're just now figuring this out? ::teasing, smiling with good humor:: Heather Jamieson -> (( No Will, extra scans for explosives you carry )) August Jax Robinson -> @ ::Shimmers:: Ens Tisa Sen -> @ ::looks at heather::Shouldn't this have been taken care of before the mission? LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() ::was still waiting patiently for his turn to beam down:: Jameson Bardolph -> @::does a quick 360 as soon as he rematerializes:: LtCdrJohnson -> !@#$%^&*()::shimmers and de-shimmers:: STSF_BluRox -> ACTION: TRANSPORT GETS SORT OF WEIRD...... TEAM CONTINUE SHIMMER, AND SHIMMER AND SHIMMER, NOT FULLY MATERIALIZING.... Jameson Bardolph -> ((or not)) August Jax Robinson -> ::uboy:: Ayumu Kasuga -> ::uh oh:: KBear -> +Blu+ Admiral transporters not completing cycles STSF_BluRox -> Ok so let's get that second team down (readings look fine for team one) Capt Rian Kwai -> I'm going to back up to the bridge. ::chuckles:: And you want to lead away missions again...ha! Jameson Bardolph -> @::hovering in suspension:: STSF_BluRox -> ((headdesk)) Jameson Bardolph -> ((wait so only team one has beamed and is in weird-tp-land?)) August Jax Robinson -> ::in shimmers:: STSF_BluRox -> ACTION:: Team one materialized in full Jameson Bardolph -> @::rematerializes and takes a deep, sharp breath:: Ayumu Kasuga -> !@#$%^&*() ::looks around, sighs:: Jameson Bardolph -> @::does a quick 360, looking around and making sure everyone is there:: STSF_BluRox -> Maybe not....maybe not... KBear -> +Blu+ Admiral Team 1 is on the planet' Heather Jamieson -> @ :: looks around :: August Jax Robinson -> +Blu+ team one on the planet... so far we are in one piece Tory Knight -> !@#$%^&*() ::...materializes after a brief delay:: STSF_BluRox -> Ok, seems Team One got down ok, so let's get team two over to their planet.... Heather Jamieson -> @ :: Oh still in transport.. or not :: Ens Tisa Sen -> @::looks around:: Jameson Bardolph -> ((OK...I’m really confused. Team 1 is @, had weird transport, but has now arrived. Team 2 is !@#$%^&*() and has not beamed. Yes?)) STSF_BluRox -> (correct) KBear -> OPS) ::gets the signal for team two to transport and activates:: Tory Knight -> (( Can we just Jedi handwave this? )) August Jax Robinson -> @ ::opens Tric, looks around:: nice Jameson Bardolph -> @::finds area is clear; rubs his shoulder:: (m) That was...weird. Ayumu Kasuga -> !@#$%^&*() ::sighs, awaiting transport:: STSF_BluRox -> ACTION:: TEAM TWO BEAMS DOWN, SAME TYPE OF EVENT Capt Rian Kwai -> ::in the lift, trying not to be terribly amused by the length of time it takes Blu to get the away teams off the ship:: Tory Knight -> (( This wasn't the transport you thought it was... ::handwave:: )) LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() ::beams down:: KBear -> OPS) :;goes to report the oddity of the transport and then it clears:: Ayumu Kasuga -> !@#$%^&*() ::beams down to the planet:: Heather Jamieson -> @ :: feels her arm :: "That did not feel like other beam downs." KBear -> OPS) Maybe I need glasses STSF_BluRox -> TWO MINUTE WARNING Jameson Bardolph -> @::glances at Heather:: I was just thinking the same thing. Jameson Bardolph -> @::short pause, looks at Jax:: Area appears to be clear. Heather Jamieson -> @ :: flips open her tricorder :: Capt Rian Kwai -> ::exits out onto the bridge and heads back to her seat:: August Jax Robinson -> @ I am sure they were adjusting for different atmustpheres STSF_BluRox -> Both away teams find somewhat pleasant looking planets, grassy fields and such, but their electronics....just are not working quite right KBear -> OPS) +Blu+ Admiral team 2 is on the second planet August Jax Robinson -> {{::Giggles at own bad spelling::}} Jameson Bardolph -> ((o.o)) LtCdrJohnson -> !@#$%^&*()::starts scanning:: Tory Knight -> !@#$%^&*() :: NOW pulls out the tricorder and scans the immediate surroundings:: Jameson Bardolph -> @::to the group at large:: So what are we looking for, exactly? August Jax Robinson -> @ ::Shakes Tric:: hmm Ens Tisa Sen -> @:::Shrugs:: Not sure KBear -> OPS) Maybe I do need glasses or an eye checkup Heather Jamieson -> "Commander, can you open your tricoder and confirm my 'readings'?" Tory Knight -> !@#$%^&*() A very unusual tea party? STSF_BluRox -> ACTION: Electronics keep rebooting, or going to static August Jax Robinson -> @ Which are? Capt Rian Kwai -> Is there a problem, Ops? Tory Knight -> !@#$%^&*() ::frowning, noting the affect of the EM signals on the equipment:: Tory Knight -> !@#$%^&*() Brilliant. Heather Jamieson -> @ "I am unsure. It keeps on.. wait.. restart?" Ayumu Kasuga -> !@#$%^&*() ::Whips out her ticorder and start scanning, or tries to:: Ack. My tricorder keeps crashing on me. August Jax Robinson -> @ I am getting static on mine KBear -> OPS) When I transported the teams down at first I thought that the transporters were acting odd. Im guessing I was just seeing things. STSF_BluRox -> ACTION: SENSORS ARE HAVING INCREASING DIFFICULTY IN PICKING UP THE AWAY TEAMS' SIGNALS August Jax Robinson -> @ ::frowns:: Ens Tisa Sen -> @::Pulls out the Apple 180Z:: LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() ::checks his tricorders as well:: STSF_BluRox -> AS COMBADGES ARE NOT PICKING UP WELL... LtCdrJohnson -> !@#$%^&*()::taps his tricorder:: This isn't good... Heather Jamieson -> @ +Jamieson to Republic+ "Come in please." Ens Tisa Sen -> @ hmm ::tries to fine tune:: STSF_BluRox -> ......AND..... Jameson Bardolph -> ::raises eyebrows:: STSF_BluRox -> PAUSE SIM STSF_BluRox -> PAUSE SIM STSF_BluRox -> PAUSE SIM LtCmdrRobinson -> ::paused:: KBear -> OPS) dangit... now .. LtCdrJohnson -> ::PAUSED:: August Jax Robinson -> ::Paused:: KBear -> Paused Ens Tisa Sen -> ::pauwsed:: Heather Jamieson -> paused Ayumu Kasuga -> ::Paused: Capt Rian Kwai -> ::wipes her eyes:: Huhboy STSF_BluRox -> Ok, that was moderately painful August Jax Robinson -> I am in pain STSF_BluRox -> Trust me, you guys have no idea LtCmdrRobinson -> ::has an idea:: STSF_BluRox -> We'll give you a recap next week, but basically....we beamed 2 teams down!! Progress! Whoo hoo! Capt Rian Kwai -> ::looking at Robinson hesitantly:: Do I dare ask? August Jax Robinson -> I bet I will fall in the ice tomorrow! LtCdrJohnson -> ::grabs Will's idea bulb and engineers it into something better:: LtCdrJohnson -> Look, I've designed the better idea bulb! LtCdrJohnson -> It DOESN'T involve blowing anything up Jameson Bardolph -> lol August Jax Robinson -> you can't make a better Bulb,.... there was nothing wrong with the first one Heather Jamieson -> Will's idea bulb had a pin in it. STSF_BluRox -> Feel free to investigate around you, it's a lovely planet STSF_BluRox -> Just no electronics! STSF_BluRox -> and with that..... STSF_BluRox -> Crew Dismissed

What a great log Tory! Thanks for posting!

Oh oh! If we don't watch out, we'll all show up at a wedding to find they've eloped!

STSF_BluRox -> Mission Briefing: The Republic has launched the warning buoys around our little zombified planet, and have decided it was time to move on to the next item on our agenda, a diplomatic mission that the Federation wants us to look in on two of the new member worlds, that have reverted to some of their previous territory feuding. On the way however, we do have a few planets that StarFleet Sciences has asked us to take a quick look at. STSF_BluRox -> BEGIN SIM STSF_BluRox -> BEGIN SIM STSF_BluRox -> BEGIN SIM STSF_BluRox -> ::Enters the bridge and takes a seat in the center chair:: Ayumu Kasuga -> ::back on the bridge, piloting the ship:: LtCmdrRobinson -> ::in their quarters, getting ready to return to work:: Jameson Bardolph -> ::much mollified by his conversation with the admiral; has returned to work and is sitting with his feet up on his desk in main security:: LtCdrJohnson -> ::Back in Engineering after being given a clean bill of health by the Doctor:: Capt Rian Kwai -> ::hanging out in the back of the bridge, doing XO stuff:: Apollo -> ::On the bridge, reviewing the mission profile. He was pleased that they were going to do some survey work, but could care less about the diplomatic stuff. He simply hoped that Will didn't challenge anyone to a duel to the death and that the cultures involved didn't find felines to be bad luck charms.:: Heather Jamieson -> :: Finds herself back in Astrometrics, deep in thought :: Apollo -> +Heather+ Apollo to Jamieson. STSF_BluRox -> Rian, looks like we need to multitask a bit here Heather Jamieson -> +Apollo+ "Jamieson here." Jameson Bardolph -> ::drumming along on the arm of his chair to some music or other with a heavy beat playing on the local speakers:: Capt Rian Kwai -> What's on the agenda? ::moving to the front of the bridge with her PADD in hand:: LtCdrJohnson -> ::catching up on some work, including a diagnostic of the deflector array:: Heather Jamieson -> :: Heather watched as recent images of the planets they would encounter flew into formation on the AM screen :: August Jax Robinson -> ::Tackles Will:: LtCmdrRobinson -> ::wonders if August® is still mad at him for destroying part of the ship, isn’t used to the silent treatment from her. She is usually very loud.:: Apollo -> +Jamieson+ Apparently we'll be doing some planetary surveys, not sure yet if they'll be fly-bys or what, but you'll need to have astrometrics ready to go in either case. I'll want as much data as you can collect. LtCmdrRobinson -> ::and is then tackled:: August Jax Robinson -> ::Punches his arm:: STSF_BluRox -> Well, besides going to deal with the Hatfield’s and McCoy's..... We’ve been asked to check out a cluster of planets that the new traffic heading to our feuding friends, have picked up some very strange Apollo -> +Jamieson+ I'll send some more data once I have it. August Jax Robinson -> ::Purple nurple:: LtCmdrRobinson -> Ouch! What was that for? Heather Jamieson -> +Apollo+ "Understood. Could not go as bad as our last mission to a planet could it?" Capt Rian Kwai -> Strange and unusual. Sounds right on par with what Star Fleet likes to see. August Jax Robinson -> being stupid LtCmdrRobinson -> You know I'll punch you back right? I'm not above hitting a woman. ::pins her down:: August Jax Robinson -> and breaking my ship August Jax Robinson -> ::Screams:: STSF_BluRox -> readings as they passed, some sort of electromagnetic energies that were throwing sensors and probe readings right off the scale Apollo -> ::He shuddered:: +Jamieson+ Well no one tried to ritually sacrifice anyone, so no. Always remember the Starfleet motto... it can always get worse. In any case, begin prepping the arrays for full spectrum scans, as well as all the probes. August Jax Robinson -> ::Bites him:: LtCmdrRobinson -> You better hope I’m not contagious, woman. ::kisses her:: Jameson Bardolph -> ::looks over a few reports on a padd, drumming on the edge of it:: LtCmdrRobinson -> Maybe we should take another week off. I could think of some things to keep us busy. ::more kissing:: Apollo -> ::Hears Blu mention electromagnetic interference:: Electromagnetic interference, Admiral? Jameson Bardolph -> :: blissfully unaware of why his chief is late for work:: STSF_BluRox -> That's the report we had received, I'll forward it to your terminal. Apollo -> ::Nods:: Thank you. STSF_BluRox -> Turns to Rian:: We'll have to send down an away team to be certain. I'm assuming we'll send some science and security along to make sure they are ok. Especially in light of the last trip they all made. Apollo -> +Heather+ And make sure we rig the probes to deal with EM interference... ::looking towards his inbox:: Capt Rian Kwai -> Interesting. So some investigation needed. EV suits this time? Or should we let them wing it again? LtCdrJohnson -> ::to DeAngelo:: How's the new power matrix been holding up? Heather Jamieson -> +Apollo+ "I will make sure the countermeasures are installed right away." Ayumu Kasuga -> ::looks at their heading as she pilots the ship to its destination:: Heather Jamieson -> :: Brings up the protocols for the probes on the big AM screen. Moves modules in and out. :: August Jax Robinson -> Umm... what is that? ::Points to Heather's Jacket that was left behind:: STSF_BluRox -> Suits please....So, Who to lead this time. I think not Heather. Either Apollo, or that new girl, Tory. LtCdrJohnson -> LtJGDeAngelo>::to Johnson:: Fine for the most part...though I think that the tying it to the deflector would probably conserve power STSF_BluRox -> What do you think? Apollo -> ::Hates the EV suites and places a bet with himself that the gods will damn him into having to wear them.:: LtCmdrRobinson -> ::looks over:: A jacket. August Jax Robinson -> who does it belong to... it's not mine STSF_BluRox -> We should probably send an engineer or two along as well, to help calibrate and adjust the equipment to make sure the EM does not interfere with their readings August Jax Robinson -> ::Sits up and grabs it:: LtCmdrRobinson -> ::mood killed, frowns:: Capt Rian Kwai -> I have no particular preference one way or the other. LtCmdrRobinson -> I don’t know, probably the babysitters? August Jax Robinson -> ::Gives him the Look:: August Jax Robinson -> no.. this is to nice for the sitters LtCmdrRobinson -> The only people that have been in here besides us are the babysitter and Heather. August Jax Robinson -> ::lifts brow:: Heather? LtCmdrRobinson -> Yes, from Science. She babysat awhile back. Heather Jamieson -> :: Sets aside probes for both relaying from the surface and their own readings :: August Jax Robinson -> so while I was in sickbay healing from you blowing me up you were having other women over? LtCmdrRobinson -> Either that or one of the boys are stealing things again. August Jax Robinson -> ::Thwapps him:: my kids don't steal LtCmdrRobinson -> ::holds hands up:: Back up lady. She was babysitting while I wasn’t even here. I was with you. LtCmdrRobinson -> Half the stuff in their room is probably stolen. They are like ferrets. August Jax Robinson -> really? Because you two seemed pretty chummy while in the cargo bay LtCmdrRobinson -> When were we chummy? When she was trying to kill me or I was trying to kill her? LtCdrJohnson -> ::looks at some power data:: LtCmdrRobinson -> I'm not having an affair, August. ::rolls eyes:: August Jax Robinson -> don't use that tone! LtCdrJohnson -> ::to DeAngelo:: You may be right...but I'm not sure we want to risk that LtCdrJohnson -> LtJGDeAngelo>::to Johnson:: You don't think the two systems can take that kind of intergration? Heather Jamieson -> :: Looks over the latest subspace transmission methods to punch through EM interference :: Capt Rian Kwai -> This looks actually pretty interesting. I can't wait to see the results. STSF_BluRox -> Evidently, these two planets, while they have recently joined the Federation, they've done very little long range exploration, so this cluster hasn’t' been really looked at yet. The Federation would like to know not only August Jax Robinson -> trying to spread your seeds around the whole ship now? August Jax Robinson -> ::Sniffs jacket:: plus this smells like a women who means business LtCmdrRobinson -> ::another eye roll:: If I was trying to "spread my seeds" I would start at the top of the command chain and work my way down, not the other way around. LtCmdrRobinson -> I don’t need to have an affair August. I have a hot wife who gives me all I need. STSF_BluRox -> what this might be Heather Jamieson -> :: Heather gets a strange vide all of the sudden, but it passes quickly :: Capt Rian Kwai -> What about these two new planets? What do you know of them? STSF_BluRox -> I think the main issue is, if there is something of value here, and those planets are already feuding, the Federation does not want it to become a point of contention Tory Knight -> ::in the APL, working on her dissertation at one of the lab consoles:: Heather Jamieson -> :: Returns to working out the probes to be used :: Apollo -> ::Sends along the data he’ d gotten from Blu about the planets involved to both Heather and to Tory, since this might be right up her avenue -- or was it alley? He could never remember what that phrase was.:: August Jax Robinson -> ::Evil eyes him:: Apollo LtCmdrRobinson -> ::moves in closer:: I wouldn't cheat on you. If you are not convinced, go ask her about it. Heather Jamieson -> :: Perks up as a new data set arrives at her console :: Tory Knight -> ::sees the alert about the message from Apollo on her console, but promised herself ten more minutes to work on her dissertation:: LtCdrJohnson -> ::to DeAngelo:: I think they can...but if one is damaged...then they both will be...and with all the ridiculousness we get into...I wouldn't want to risk it... Heather Jamieson -> :: Sends Tory Knight what she plans to work on with the new data set :: Tory Knight -> ::looks over at the alert from the message from Heather, arching a brow:: ::mutters:: Ten more minutes... Heather Jamieson -> :: Displays the two planets on the big AM screen :: STSF_BluRox -> Well, two planets in the same system, with virtually the same orbit, however, totally equidistant. ::stands and holds arms out to sides parallel LtCmdrRobinson -> ::puts on his boots:: I have to get on shift, I'm late and this conversation is ridiculous. August Jax Robinson -> Don't think I haven't heard how she has been flirting with you Ayumu Kasuga -> ::reading over information about the two planets and the system they inhabit:: LtCmdrRobinson -> Everyone flirts with me. So what? STSF_BluRox -> This first, is Zabra'jin, and this one is Telhamat. August Jax Robinson -> ::sighs:: go to work Apollo -> ::Never going to remember either of those.:: STSF_BluRox -> ::starts to slowly spin in a circle with fist held out. This is their orbit August Jax Robinson -> ::gets up: Apollo -> ::Puts an electronic post it note on the science console with their names:: August Jax Robinson -> :o Heather Jamieson -> :: Running the two planets through their history of orbital patterns :: LtCmdrRobinson -> ::kisses her on the cheek:: I love you, my silly paranoid wife. Ayumu Kasuga -> ::won't remember that either, bad with names:: August Jax Robinson -> love you too LtCmdrRobinson -> ::heads out the door and for the lift:: Capt Rian Kwai -> Humanoid population? Jameson Bardolph -> ::coming towards the end of the reports, switches the music to something jazzy:: LtCdrJohnson -> ::jots a few more notes down on a PADD:: August Jax Robinson -> ::Exits and heads to engineering:: +Dave+ how are things going down there? Apollo -> ::Hopes that they're both humanoid and that none of them are reptilian, or something worse, like ursine, or furry like a feline... he paused, hoping there were no telepaths around to have heard that.:: Tory Knight -> ::cross referencing some of her notes, and reorganizing some of her paragraphs in her conclusion:: LtCdrJohnson -> +Jax+ Just fine, the deflector diagnostic is complete and it checks out...we've had some fluctuations in the power grid, probably from all the force fields that were put up and taken down to contain the crewmembers who were infected with whatever the hell that was that put me out of commission for a few days STSF_BluRox -> One would think this strange orbit might have something to do with the readings, but that's up to you science and engineering folks to figure out LtCmdrRobinson -> ::walks into main security and heads for his desk:: Jameson Bardolph -> ::having a little jam session with himself as he finishes logging the reports:: Jameson Bardolph -> :: abruptly curtailing it as Will walks in the door:: LtCdrJohnson -> ((did I just get called boy ;) )) August Jax Robinson -> ::Steps on the lift:: +Dave+ and the repairs from the Hulks rampage? LtCmdrRobinson -> ((indeed)) Tory Knight -> ::glancing at her clock, noting she has about 90 seconds left:: August Jax Robinson -> {{yes BoyO}} Apollo -> (( ::whistles innocently:: )) Heather Jamieson -> "Computer, display gravimetric readings over the entire course of the orbital pattern log." ... Computer: "Processing..." STSF_BluRox -> (no, the one making snide feline comments) LtCmdrRobinson -> Carry on, Bardolph. Tory Knight -> ::saves her work, backing it up to the server back at HQ as well:: STSF_BluRox -> (Jax....stop hanging around with that pigboy) Tory Knight -> ::noting that it simply would not do to lose her entire doctoral thesis to a data glitch:: August Jax Robinson -> {{Ok-O}} Apollo -> (( They might bother his allergies! Not all felines species are nice enough to by hypoallergnic like the Caitians! )) Capt Rian Kwai -> ((This is going downhill faster than an Olympic ski jumper)) Ayumu Kasuga -> ((heh))] LtCdrJohnson -> +Jax+ Mostly...although the cargo bay still has missing pieces of conduit ACTION: ETA to the strange planet cluster (with the awesome magic travel edit) 5 minutes August Jax Robinson -> ::Enters engineering:: LtCdrJohnson -> ::see's Jax:: Jameson Bardolph -> Yessir. ::eyeing him sort of sideways, as if to make sure his hulk mode is fully gone, then returns to his console to finish the work:: Ayumu Kasuga -> ::it's amazing how time just flies:: We're about 5 minutes from the planet cluster. Tory Knight -> :: scrolling through the readings -- current and historical -- on the planetary cluster they'll be arriving at within five minutes:: Apollo -> (( is it sad I didn't even have to look at that a second time to read it correctly? )) LtCdrJohnson -> ::to Jax:: And the environmental control console in there was destroyed...we don't exactly have a spare one of those...so I'll need to scrounge up some parts and make a temporary one LtCmdrRobinson -> ::sits down and goes through some TPS reports:: STSF_BluRox -> So, that being the case, has anyone figured out how best to approach this, and in a way that we also do not cause problems for our own ship. It might not be too wise to get in too close Heather Jamieson -> :: Suddenly stops :: "Where did I leave my jacket?" :: Heather said out loud to the empty room :: August Jax Robinson -> use what you need LtCdrJohnson -> ::nods:: August Jax Robinson -> how are you feeling? Heather Jamieson -> :: Thinks about her question for a while, then goes on with her work :: Heather Jamieson -> :: Overlays current readings of the system they are entering shortly :: LtCdrJohnson -> ::to Jax:: Much better, thank you. I don't remember most of what happened...only that I was confused, angry, and in a weakened state Capt Rian Kwai -> Good question. Sure we shouldn't probe them first? Apollo -> Well ... ::he said thinking out loud:: if we're worried about our instrumentation, we might want to take as much of the more sensitive stuff off line as we can, until we can determine if we can develop a counter measure for the EM interference. Jameson Bardolph -> Will> How are you feeling, sir? ::as he finishes up and switches off his console:: LtCdrJohnson -> ::to Jax:: The Doctor said that I made a perfect guinea pig for testing the eventual vaccine, so I was glad to help in that way LtCmdrRobinson -> Well I don’t feel like smashing anything if that is what you are worried about. ::grins:: Well not yet anyway. Apollo -> Jamieson should be working on fitting the probes to shield them -- we could use them as our eyes/ears while we work on making sure we don't ruin the entire sensor palate ... ::glances towards Rian/Blu::\ August Jax Robinson -> ::Sighs:: I guess I should go check on the repairs STSF_BluRox -> So, that being the case, has anyone figured out how best to approach this, and in a way that we also do not cause problems for our own ship. Heather Jamieson -> :: Does all she can in AM and heads down to the probes themselves :: STSF_BluRox -> (yea, found my skull and crossbones dice! And the pig!) Jameson Bardolph -> Always good news anyhow, sir. ::deadpan, eyes narrowing in slight amusement:: Ayumu Kasuga -> (Sounds bad LO ) Ayumu Kasuga -> :o Apollo -> (( ::hides:: )) August Jax Robinson -> {{Bad for Canada!!}} Ayumu Kasuga -> ((Very bad for Canada!)) Tory Knight -> ::looking at the frequencies of the EM radiation from the planetary field, lips pursed:: Heather Jamieson -> :: Enters engineering on her way to the probe launch control room :: STSF_BluRox -> (the instruments of your destruction have been posted on my facebook page!) Heather Jamieson -> :: Typing on her PADD as she walked :: Heather Jamieson -> (( Heather has at least -100 to peril )) Heather Jamieson -> (( or it is plus? )) STSF_BluRox -> (Has anyone actualy volunteered for this away mission yet?) Jameson Bardolph -> ((have we been asked yet? :P )) LtCmdrRobinson -> ::hasn’t been asked, doesn’t need to be, he'll do anything:: Heather Jamieson -> (( I'll go )) Capt Rian Kwai -> So we should taken some security, engineering and science. Mr Link - who from your department? Apollo -> ::Rian:: Lieutenant Knight would be the perfect fit, I believe. She is rather accomplished in the physics area... Apollo -> ::And that meant no EV suit for him!:: Jameson Bardolph -> ((i'm in, anyhow)) LtCdrJohnson -> ((I'm in)) LtCdrJohnson -> ::to Jax:: I'll come and help you... August Jax Robinson -> you are the best August Jax Robinson -> ::heads to the repair area:: Heather Jamieson -> :: Passes August :: "Hello.." August Jax Robinson -> ::trips Heather:: LtCdrJohnson -> ::follows Jax:: Heather Jamieson -> :: falls on her face, PADD goes flying down :: LtCdrJohnson -> ::to DeAngelo:: Hold down the fort here Bryan LtCdrJohnson -> LtJGDeAngelo>::to Heather:: Ma'am...are you OK?? ::offers her a hand up as he picks up her flying PADD:: STSF_BluRox -> Well, at least this should be a quick easy mission for headquarters, before we go dea with a lot of bickering. I hate diplomatic bickering LtCdrJohnson -> ::to Jax:: How is that husband of yours anyway? Apollo -> What are they even fighting over? August Jax Robinson -> He will be fine once I make him cry like a little girl Apollo -> Tell me it's not some thousand year old fight over a pot. Capt Rian Kwai -> +Robinson+ I need volunteers from your department to serve on an away team. Heather Jamieson -> :: Looks down to see a spot of blood on the ground :: "My nose is bleeding. Are you okay Commander Robinson?" August Jax Robinson -> oh I am going to be ensign Jamieson August Jax Robinson -> ::Steps on the lift with Dave:: Heather Jamieson -> to DeA: "Thank you Lt. Oh, it's Lt. Junior Grade." LtCmdrRobinson -> +Kwai+ Outstanding. Bardolph and I are on the way. Jameson Bardolph -> ::looking up at his name, pops to his feet accordingly:: Heather Jamieson -> :: watches the lift close :: LtCmdrRobinson -> (my darling wife can be such a ......) Apollo -> +Tory+ Apollo to Knight... Tory Knight -> +Apollo+ Knight here. Capt Rian Kwai -> +Jax+ Chief, I need a volunteer or two for an away mission. Got anyone in mind? Heather Jamieson -> :: Holding her nose shut :: LtCdrJohnson -> LtJGDeAngelo>::to Heather:: Here..let me get a dermal regenerator for that...and it's Bryan...Bryan DeAngelo Apollo -> +Knight+ I know you wanted to get some work done on your disertation, but I am going to have to ask you to be on the AT instead. August Jax Robinson -> +Kwai+ Johnson and Myself can be ready in 5 LtCmdrRobinson -> Looks like we got another away mission already. Capt Rian Kwai -> +Jax+ Great, Kwai out. STSF_BluRox -> and...... STSF_BluRox -> PAUSE SIM STSF_BluRox -> PAUSE SIM STSF_BluRox -> PAUSE SIM STSF_BluRox -> Great sim all, and next week, we'll head on down to take a look at what's causing these issues, while those on the ship will scan from above August Jax Robinson -> can I blow up Will this time? Apollo -> ::looks for places to hide:: LtCmdrRobinson -> No. LtCmdrRobinson -> Double No. Jameson Bardolph -> ((I keep reading that wrong out of the corner of my eye...)) LtCmdrRobinson -> I wouldnt be saying no, Bardolph..if that were the case. Apollo -> lord August Jax Robinson -> Bad Barcode STSF_BluRox -> Ok, crew dismissed

Mission Briefing: The crew's holiday party had went on into the early hours of morning, and finally the last few had wandered off to their rooms. Still in orbit around the strange little planet that had almost turned Will into a zombie, the command staff want to put some sort of warning buoys into orbit to warn others approaching that all is not well, and to take precautions or avoid beaming down or landing. We have sent word to Starfleet and are anxiously awaiting our new orders as well. BEGIN SIM BEGIN SIM BEGIN SIM Jameson Bardolph -> ::slowly waking up after the previous night's revelry etc:: LtCmdrRobinson -> ::still in quarantine?:: Capt Rian Kwai -> ::examining the detail on her gift, especially the badge sash:: Who comes up with these things? Heather Jamieson -> :: Was Sec1 in her quarters? Could she tell? Why was she on the floor? :: Jameson Bardolph -> ::rolls over, misses the edge of the bed, and hits the floor with a smart jolt:: Jameson Bardolph -> Oof. LtCmdrRobinson -> ::in sickbay, recovering from his hulk-out episode:: KBear -> ::: walks up to Will:: Well well Look who finally woke up Ayumu Kasuga -> ::In Sickbay, getting treated for her injuries:: KBear -> How are you Feeling Mr Robinson? Jameson Bardolph -> ::sits up tiredly, rubbing his head:: (m) Bloody hell, I need a coffee. ::stands up, grabbing his jacket:: Heather Jamieson -> :: No, she was just in hers. Heather got up off the floor and sat on her bed. :: "Ugh.." LtCmdrRobinson -> Very weird. Capt Rian Kwai -> ::sets it down and slips out of her quarters before Holly starts messing with the controls again:: LtCmdrRobinson -> ::sits up:: KBear -> :: pulls out her Triorder and scans him once more:: Explin Weird? Your vitals are good Jameson Bardolph -> ::steps, a little squintily, out of his quarters, pulling his jacket on as he goes:: STSF_BluRox -> ::wakes up, feeling a twitch in her side, but at least Holly had helped her out with her ribs a bit:: Heather Jamieson -> :: After sitting there for a time she manages to walk to her sonic shower. Takes her clothes off and gets in :: LtCmdrRobinson -> A little dizzy, and confused. Ayumu Kasuga -> ::waits as a medical technician checks the progress of her injuries:: KBear -> I can give you something for the dizziness, if you hang on a moment Capt Rian Kwai -> (q) There are some days where I wonder about this crew. :;shakes her head after she's passed a bleary eyed crewman in the corridor on the way to the lift:: Tory Knight -> ::scrolls through the backlog of text-based messages, frowning as she notes a few from her Aunt Adela:: KBear -> :: moves over to grab a Hypo and comes back to Will.:: This will help. Maybe you should wait here until your wife returns? ::places the hypo to his neck and injects hi Jameson Bardolph -> ::remembering the chaotic previous day, up to and including his abortive attempt to nudge the admiral sickbay-ward, and somehow feeling more tired than when he went to sleep:: STSF_BluRox -> ::stands and walks over to her replicator and orders up some tea and toast:: Jameson Bardolph -> ::steps into the lift:: LtCmdrRobinson -> She might be mad at me still, I'm not sure how much damage I did. Jameson Bardolph -> Mess hall. KBear -> Your vitals have all returned to normal. I don’t really see much that would make me want to hold you here. Unless you do not feel you are ready to leave? STSF_BluRox -> :::remembers the night before, and feels a bit.....just a bit mind you, but yes, a bit guilty, when he was just doing his job:: STSF_BluRox -> +Bardolph+ Please report to the Admiral's ready room Jameson Bardolph -> (( lol )) Jameson Bardolph -> Halt lift. Tory Knight -> ::decides she requires sustenance before she tackles the holiday messages from her aunt, rises and crosses to the replicator and orders some tea and biscuits:: Jameson Bardolph -> ::sees, as if in a dream, his coffee slipping out of his grasp and past the horizon out of reach:: +Blu+ Aye, ma'am, on my way. Ayumu Kasuga -> Doc> Alright, Lieutenant. Your wounds are healing nicely. You're free to go. Jameson Bardolph -> to Lift> Bridge. Ayumu Kasuga -> Thanks. I'd best be heading back to the bridge. Jameson Bardolph -> ::leans back against the wall of the TL:: LtCmdrRobinson -> ::shakes head:: If you say I can go, I'll be glad to get out of here. Ayumu Kasuga -> ::heads to the lift:: STSF_BluRox -> Computer, what does the daily record show Mr Bardolph ordering for breakfast...... Capt Rian Kwai -> ::waiting for her own lift, whistling a tune:: Tory Knight -> ::takes the small tray back to her desk, and preps her tea while she opens the first message from Adela:: LtCmdrRobinson -> ::hops off the biobed:: I need a vacation. KBear -> Your free to go if you are up to it. If you want to wait for the CMO to give you a final check over. Ill call her. Jameson Bardolph -> Computer> Blu> That information has not yet been recorded. Jameson Bardolph -> ::steps off the lift as it arrives at the bridge:: STSF_BluRox -> What are you saying? He doesn't eat? KBear -> ::turns seeing Kasuga leaving. Don’t work to hard. KBear -> *leaving:: Ayumu Kasuga -> Thank you, I'll try not to. Ayumu Kasuga -> ::grins:: Jameson Bardolph -> ::pings the chime on Blu's RR:: STSF_BluRox -> ::grumbles about the stupid computer:: Jameson Bardolph -> Computer> Negative. Capt Rian Kwai -> ::enters the lift:: Bridge. ::mentally starts counting down the things she's got to accomplish:: KBear -> Mr Robinson If you have any further trouble don’t hesitate to give us a call. LtCmdrRobinson -> ::waves the doctor away:: I think I'll escape while I still can. Tory Knight -> ::takes a bite of her biscuit -- cookie -- and scans over the message:: KBear -> Just don’t over do it Or you may find yourself right back here STSF_BluRox -> Enter..... Jameson Bardolph -> ::steps in, at attention, and waits just inside the door as it slides shut:: Admiral. LtCmdrRobinson -> ::heads for the lift so he can go check on the damage he caused:: Tory Knight -> ::chuckles to herself, reading some of the recounting of her uncle's discomfiture in discussing wedding night jitters with his daughter, Cecile:: STSF_BluRox -> What do you like for breakfast Commander? Ayumu Kasuga -> ::enters the lift:: Bridge! Jameson Bardolph -> ::blinks:: Uh. Well, coffee and a bagel, ma'am, if you're offering. ::a bit thrown by this:: LtCmdrRobinson -> ::enters Ayumu's lift on the way to the bridge:: KBear -> :: takes the PADDs for Cmdr Robinson and Lt Kasuga back over to the main computer console and begins inputting the updates for the day and the releases of the two officers:: Ayumu Kasuga -> ::Looks up at Will:: I gather you won't be Hulking out this time, eh? I don't think my ribs can take being thrown at again. STSF_BluRox -> Oh relax will you STSF_BluRox -> Replicator...right over there. Order it up and come have a seat Apollo -> ::On his way to the bridge to get some time in on the main sensor array:: Jameson Bardolph -> ::lips twitch in a half grin:: Aye, ma'am. ::relaxes out of attention and goes to order a black coffee and bagel:: LtCmdrRobinson -> I wasn't planning on it. Just going up to survey the damage. Apollo -> ::Wondering if he could get away with coffee on the bridge, being the holiday season and all:: Ayumu Kasuga -> Ahh. You're lucky they won't be taking it out of your paycheque. LtCmdrRobinson -> Although it would be nice if someone could bottle whatever that was I was on, cause it would be handy in a tactical situation. Jameson Bardolph -> ::picks his breakfast up when the replicator stops humming, then walks to the indicated chair and sits down, looking at Blu expectantly:: LtCmdrRobinson -> ::blinks at the weird pronounciation of CHECK:: Tory Knight -> ::continues grinning as she reads further missives from the crazy aunt:: Ayumu Kasuga -> Hmm. Ayumu Kasuga -> Would come in handy, eh? Apollo -> ::Exits the lift and onto the bridge:: Capt Rian Kwai -> ::lurking in the back of the bridge, it's not her shift yet, but....:: LtCmdrRobinson -> ::nods:: I was shot more that day then every other time I have been shot combined. It might be a fleet record. LtCmdrRobinson -> I'll have to check into it. Apollo -> ::Smiles as he see Rian:: Good morning. STSF_BluRox -> ::looks over at Bardolph:: So, I wanted to apologize to you for last night. Ayumu Kasuga -> I'm sure it is. You took a lot of hits. Started to look like Swiss cheese LtCmdrRobinson -> (Blu is apologizing? Are you dying, barcode?) Ayumu Kasuga -> ( :o ) Capt Rian Kwai -> ::glances at her chrono:: Maybe for you it's morning. ::smirks:: Get yourself settled, then I'll need an array of warning beacons for that crazy planet down there, aye? Jameson Bardolph -> ((rofl)) Jameson Bardolph -> ((depends if she decides she wants to keep the secret afterwards i guess :P )) LtCmdrRobinson -> ::pops onto the bridge:: Apollo -> ::Smirks, not what he'd planned on doing first thing, but he'd live.:: Aye. Ayumu Kasuga -> ::exits after Will:: Apollo -> Shall I include a recording of Hulk-o-Will... STSF_BluRox -> ::takes a bite of the thick whole grain toast with honey butter on it, knowing that Holly has the machine programmed exactly like she likes it:: STSF_BluRox -> (hush you!!) LtCmdrRobinson -> Hulk-o-Will? Capt Rian Kwai -> Ah, no. I don't think so. Jameson Bardolph -> Oh. ::takes a bite out of his bagel while he figures out how he wants to answer:: 's all right, ma'am. ::dryly:: Not the first time I've been told no. Ayumu Kasuga -> Nice name. I like it. Ayumu Kasuga -> ::takes her place at OPS:: STSF_BluRox -> Good, cause it most likely won't be the last either...... ::grins at him:: Apollo -> ::Grins, pleased with himself, and takes his seat at the science console:: KBear -> :: sitting at the console doing the paperwork the seems endless:: LtCmdrRobinson -> ::looks around the bridge:: So what's the final tally on the damage? Apollo -> Of course you know, someone will invariably not pay any attention to these things and then someone will have to come save their bacon. STSF_BluRox -> I hope I didn't call you away from anything? Apollo -> ::Hoped he used the correct mammal flesh by product for that reference:: Apollo -> ::Pauses:: Hope its not us. Capt Rian Kwai -> We've negated the liability if we put up a warning. And include instructions with how assistance, if requested again, can be rendered safely including the use of biohazard suits our away team should have used in the first place. Jameson Bardolph -> No, ma'am. Was half way to the mess hall for a coffee, which it seems I have anyhow. More comfortable chair, too. ::with a faint grin:: Ayumu Kasuga -> ::Mmm, bacon!:: Apollo -> ::Smirks, places a small bet with himself that they will be getting a memo shortly reminding them to remind their teams of proper biohazard containment and away team procedures involving them.:: Apollo -> ::Finishes logging in to the science console and begins programming the beacons:: Ayumu, can you collate the mission logs into a compressed file? It would likely be helpful for people if they do manage to somehow ignore the big red warning sign. Capt Rian Kwai -> Which of course, I'm sure you'll review with your department away team protocols before our next mission. STSF_BluRox -> I hope you'll understand, but it was late, and I just cant' sleep in sickbay. Which we both know, if I had sent down there , would be what happened. Ayumu Kasuga -> Yes, of course. ::Gets started on the logs:: I'm working on it now. Apollo -> ::Will collect on his bet later:: STSF_BluRox -> Besides, it was just a little discomfort in my side, I landed on Will a bit. Most likely I fell on his phaser or something equally stupid like that Apollo -> (( You hope it was his phaser... )) LtCmdrRobinson -> ::didn’t have a phaser so use your imagination:: STSF_BluRox -> (she didn’t' know that, and OMGTMI)! Capt Rian Kwai -> I expect the report of the training, in it's Star Fleet triplicate fashion, on my desk before the end of the solar week, Mr Link. ::smirks:: Apollo -> Which solar system? STSF_BluRox -> So, besides me ducking you all night, did you at least enjoy yourself at the party? Jameson Bardolph -> ::chuckles:: Aye, ma'am. And don't think I didn't appreciate you sending Holly after me all night. ::completely deadpan:: Apollo -> ::Finshes loading into the beacons' memory banks the basic warning stuff, and begins the more detailed work of processing in the specific warning about the planet and the chance for zombification/hulkization:: Ayumu Kasuga -> ::working on compressing the log files and all that:: Capt Rian Kwai -> If you have to ask me that, you really need some help. ::shakes her head:: Heather Jamieson -> :: exits the sonic shower and gets fresh clothes :: Apollo -> Hey, I am just saying. Ayumu Kasuga -> ::smirks:: STSF_BluRox -> Oh no no, I just asked Holly for a diversion, thus my holo friends that looked like me. If she pursued you, she did that on her own. Apollo -> There are a lot of solar systems. You could mean Sol, Trill... ::grins:: STSF_BluRox -> I'd never be that cruel to do that to someone I liked.... Tory Knight -> ::having caught up on her holiday messages, finishes her snack, and then decides she'll go check in with the advanced physics lab, then make plans from there:: KBear -> ::completes the medical files, sits back taking a deep breath:: I hate paperwork Jameson Bardolph -> ::grin gets a little lopsided:: Good to know, ma'am. Jameson Bardolph -> ::finishes off the bagel:: Apollo -> ::Slips in a picture of Will in the file, with a note "This Could Happen to You!," and finshes the warning message:: Jameson Bardolph -> ((rofl)) Jameson Bardolph -> ((nice, Apollo)) Capt Rian Kwai -> ::rolls her eyes and pointedly ignores him, if he's been in Star Fleet this long and still can't tell time per SFHQ standards then that's his problem, not hers:: STSF_BluRox -> I did want to apologize however, for my comments at the end of the night. I know you were just trying to do as requested, however, the doctor, as are most of them, a bit overzealous.. LtCmdrRobinson -> ::will find out about that later:: Heather Jamieson -> :: sits back down on the edge of her bed :: Apollo -> ::Begins programming the astrometrics data for the beacons so that they get maximum coverage of the solar system:: STSF_BluRox -> But my comments about your sobriety, may have been out of line, though it was obvious that you had had a few STSF_BluRox -> my nose is a bit sensitive to alcohol Apollo -> ::Rian:: Beacons are almost ready ... ::tapping:: as soon as Ayumu gets me the log files, we should be ready to launch them. Jameson Bardolph -> ::chuckles:: I grew up on a freighter, ma'am. And the people I lived with didn't call me Whiskey just because they liked puns. It takes a lot more than that to floor me. Ayumu Kasuga -> I'm almost ready. Just a few more minutes. KBear -> :: begins her busy work checking and restocking Emergency medical kits:: Ayumu Kasuga -> ::Continues tapping:: Jameson Bardolph -> Anyhow, apology accepted. ::nods seriously:: Apollo -> ::Rian:: Any idea what are next mission might be? STSF_BluRox -> but, what I said was, perhaps not put in the way it should have been. Now, I've had Holly run a bone knitter over my ribs area, seems to have gotten it Jameson Bardolph -> ::nods:: Understood. I'm glad to hear that, ma'am. STSF_BluRox -> but, as I dont' want to get you in trouble with medical, as you are here. I'll surrender myself to be escorted for a quick check to make sure Holly fixed it all. She used to be our acting CMO for a bit. STSF_BluRox -> if you feel I still need to go Heather Jamieson -> :: Puts her head in her hands and cries :: Tory Knight -> ::puts her things into the recycler, then heads out the door of her quarters to the APL:: STSF_BluRox -> or, I can show you that I'm fine. up to you STSF_BluRox -> (Heather is such a delicate little flower) Capt Rian Kwai -> No honest clue at the moment. Jameson Bardolph -> ::swallows slightly too large a gulp of coffee, looking surprised:: Like I said, ma'am, I don't personally know a hypospray from a hole in the ground, beyond the basics. But I'd see no harm in having the docs make sure. Ayumu Kasuga -> THere we are. I'm finished. I'm sending the log now... Ayumu Kasuga -> ::transmits the compressed mission logs:: Apollo -> Thanks. ::Adds in Ayumu's data:: Ayumu Kasuga -> ::Nods:: Apollo -> ::Rian:: I see. Well, I guess it will be a surprise for all of us then. Capt Rian Kwai -> And I'm not going to jinx it by asking for a "quiet" mission or a "calm" mission. Or a mission on a sunny island somewhere. Apollo -> ::Double checks everything:: Alright. Ready to launch the beacons. Heather Jamieson -> :: Calms herself slightly and leaves her quarters :: Capt Rian Kwai -> Republic: In fact, I should hope for something where Mr Robinson can blow something up to ensure a more accurate mission objective. Heather Jamieson -> Republic: :: After some minutes she enters astrometrics :: PAUSE SIM PAUSE SIM PAUSE SIM

*** Please note that the awards on the roster have NOT been updated - Blame Blu *** UPDATED STARDATE 51203.25 U.S.S. REPUBLIC NCC 1371-E Mission: Patrol/Exploration Ship Class: Galaxy Motto: "We shall never surrender ourselves to servitude and shame, whatever the cost may be." +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Ship's Complement - 12 <XLOA 1> Command Staff ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Ship's Captain - Rear Admiral Errrika BluRox [Caitian, Female] {STSF_BluRox} (19/, 12+, 4%, 3#, 2$, 1@, 1&, 1Y, 1TT, 13L, 1*, 1[], !) First Officer - Captain Rian Kwai a.k.a "Kiwi" "Buzz" [Trill , Female] (11/, 13%, 3#, 14+ (3+) Second Officer - Commander (Senior Grade) August Jax a.k.a. "Ajax". "Prego" [Terran, Female] 4%, 1#, 1$, 1&, 1@, 9/, 13+ Bridge Functions ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ OPS/Helm – Lieutenant Commander Kasuga Ayumu [Terran, Female] Tactical/Helm (Rotational between security personnel) Engineering Department ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ CENG/Structural Specialist - Commander August Jax a.k.a. "Ajax". "Prego" [Terran, Female] 4%, 1#, 1$, 1&, 1@, 9/, 13+ AENG/Propulsion & Holoprogramming - Lieutenant Commander David "Ducky" Michael Johnson [Terran, Male] AENG/Shuttlecraft Maintenance - ++OPEN++ AENG/ Airlock Maintenance - ++OPEN++ Security Department ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ CSEC/Combat Specialist - Lieutenant Commander (Senior Grade II) William Jared Robinson a.k.a. "Wesley the Trigger-Happy Toast Avenger" [Terran, Male] ##### %%%%%%%%%% ///////// [] [] +++++) 10/, 11%, 4#, 1$, 2 [], (5+) ASEC/ Security Officer - Lt. Commander (Senior Grade) Jameson "Whiskey" Gordon Bardolph, a.k.a. Barcode [Terran, Male] ASEC/ Security Officer - ++ OPEN ++ ASEC/ Security Officer - ++ OPEN ++ Medical Department ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ CMO/ Lieutenant Tisa Sen "Leaning Tower" [bajoran, Female] AMO/ ++ OPEN ++ AMO/ ++ OPEN ++ AMO/ Lieutenant C.J. (Chips) Jacobs [Terran, Male] <XXLOA> Science Department ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ CSCI / Applied Physics Specialist - Lieutenant Victoria Margaret Elizabeth Knight (Vanna) [Terran, Female] ASCI/ Astrometrics/Astronomy – Lieutenant Heather [sherlock] Jamieson [Terran, Female] ASCI/ ++Open++ ASCI/ ++Open++ Leave of Absence: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Lieutenant C J Jacobs <<XXLOA>> NPC's ~~~~~~~ Holly (Classified program/CNS) <CO use only> BobO (Jax's Engineering scrub) Gunner (Junior Will in training), Archer, Max and Rebecca (the Robinson kids) Blob (Andy Carter’s science blob in stasis) Awards: Granted to those crew members making that extra special effort: Sorry, will update once files are found BCC – Blue Crystal Cluster (400 consecutive sims) * - Palm Cluster (350 consecutive sims) 3L - Trilitium Good Conduct Medal (300 consecutive sims) TT - Titanium Good Conduct Medal (250 consecutive sims) Y - The "Y" Award (200 consecutive sims) & - Crystal Crab Award (150 consecutive sims ) @ - Platinum Good Conduct Medal (100 consecutive sims) $ - Gold Good Conduct Medal (50 consecutive sims) # - Silver Good Conduct Medal (25 consecutive sims ) % - Bronze Good Conduct Medal (10 consecutive sims ) / - Service Stripe (attending 25 sims) + - Merit Award (excellence in log writing) [] - Toast Award (for best use of toast in a sim or log) ! - Nerd Chieftain (Most consecutive sims)

STSF_BluRox -> MISSION BRIEFING: The holiday party had went on for hours, and many of the crew had taken their waffle irons and had retired back to their quarters. A few of the more intrepid crew members are in the process of winding down the party. STSF_BluRox -> BEGIN SIM STSF_BluRox -> BEGIN SIM STSF_BluRox -> BEGIN SIM STSF_BluRox -> (AND when you're tired, and ready to go to your quarters....pack it up, and head out to bed.....) KBear -> :: takes another trip to the food line:: Admiral you always have such good food. Jameson Bardolph -> ::finally got talked by Holly into chilling out and having a few drinks before dragging anyone off to sickbay; is feeling considerably more relaxed now:: Ayumu Kasuga -> ::standing by the ice sculpture with a handful of meatballs and a glass of the spiked egg nog:: STSF_BluRox -> Real Blu> ::turns to Holly:: Nice job with all the other me's.....I see you got Bardolph off my tail Cmdr Holly -> Meh, he's just doing what Kwai and the Doc sent him to do, but I know how much you hate being in sickbay STSF_BluRox -> ::nods to the crewman eating by her:: Glad you liked it KBear -> ::grabs a few more meatball:: I would love the recipe for these. STSF_BluRox -> Speaking of which...let me get him a refill, I see he's almost out... Jameson Bardolph -> ::leans against one of the tables, pouring himself another glass of eggnog:: Jameson Bardolph -> ::pleasant nod to Ayumu as he moves past her:: STSF_BluRox -> Very well Holly...I'll be over here Heather Jamieson -> :: dips her meatball in a brown sauce :: Ayumu Kasuga -> ::nods:: Hello. ::munches on a meatball:: Cmdr Holly -> ::scoops up a tray of more eggnogs and heads over towards Heather, Ayumu and Bardolph:: Jameson Bardolph -> Enjoyin' the party? :: pauses, leaning heavily against the base of the sculpture, ignoring the cld:: Jameson Bardolph -> also the *cold Ayumu Kasuga -> ::watches Bardolph lean on the sculpture:: Yeah, you? KBear -> :: walks over to Bardolph: You ok Chief? Jameson Bardolph -> Yep. ::grins:: Jameson Bardolph -> ::slaps KBear's shoulder a little tipsily:: Very well, and yourself? KBear -> :: almost spill her plate:: Yep Your doing OK Alright. I hope the docs have enough Detox to go around Cmdr Holly -> ACTION: One of the Blu holograms is up on the stage acting as DJ, and changes the music up, to a slow dance number, and shines a light over towards Barcode, Heather, Ayumu and one of Barcodes other guards (Kbear) Heather Jamieson -> "I'm still a little..." :: twitch :: "...twitchy." STSF_BluRox -> ::Rolls her eyes at Holly:: Really? The DJ? Ayumu Kasuga -> I don't do slow dances really well. STSF_BluRox -> I swear I'm going to have your program put through a giant magnet KBear -> ::Looks at the lights:: Really? Cmdr Holly -> Well, I could have them take you to sickbay..... KBear -> ::puts her plate down:: Wanna dance Chief? Jameson Bardolph -> KBear> ::in response to the detox comment:: Bah. I've been well off with more than this before. STSF_BluRox -> shut up, just run the music....I'll be over there, ::wanting to go grab a hypo from the medkit and perhaps a bone knitter:: Ayumu Kasuga -> Huh. KBear -> Wanna dance Chief? Jameson Bardolph -> Never really much learned how to dance. :: realizing suddenly he's the only guy in the corner where the light happens to be shining:: Cmdr Holly -> Get dancing people, or...we bring out the mistletoe for a kissing contest...I'm sure Mr Bardolph would be all up for that! And perhaps...::doesn't see Will:: KBear -> Come on its not hard Heather Jamieson -> "I don't do slow dances at all that much." :: sips her eggnog :: "or hardly at all." Cmdr Holly -> (Kbear, play a dude) Ayumu Kasuga -> ::Jamieson"" Guess that makes two of us. Jameson Bardolph -> ((lmao)) Cmdr Holly -> (even pairs, or else we have Bardolph and 3 girls) Jameson Bardolph -> ::turns a grin in Holly's direction:: I've had more practice at that, anyhow, ma'am. KBear -> (( LOL )) KBear -> (Sec1) ::walks up to Heather :: Come on let’s dance Cmdr Holly -> ::Holly slinks over to Bardolph:: Oooh, perhaps I'll have to test you out on that after you're done dancing with the children Cmdr Holly -> ::Holly is suddenly in her naughty elf costume:: Ayumu Kasuga -> ::Forever alone!:: Jameson Bardolph -> ::jaw half-drops:: Uh. Jameson Bardolph -> ((aw, Ayumu :P )) Heather Jamieson -> "Hey, didn't I hit you earlier Sec1? Cmdr Holly -> ::grabs Ayumu and shoves her into Bardolph:: Go dance with the girl....come see me later Ayumu Kasuga -> ::looks at Holly:: I wish I had the figure to fit into something like that Heather Jamieson -> :: gets up :: KBear -> Sec1) ::takes heathers hand:: I dont think so Jameson Bardolph -> ::grabs Ayumu's arm, looking actually a bit relieved:: Ayumu Kasuga -> ::is grabbed:: Cmdr Holly -> ::enjoying the look of terror on Bardolph's face:: STSF_BluRox -> ::shakes head at Holly from across room:: Jameson Bardolph -> ::in a mutter to Ayumu:: I know you don't dance, and neither do I, but let's at least go over this-a-way, eh? Ayumu Kasuga -> ::Dances with Bardolph:: Sure, why no-- Ow, my foot. Heather Jamieson -> :: gets closer to Sec1 :: "I thought sure I did. Did I miss. Oh, where are you putting?... oh right." Jameson Bardolph -> Yeah. Sorry about that. ::sideways grin at her as they try and find some semblance of rhythm:: Cmdr Holly -> ::stay out of that closet over there Ayumu...you remember what happened to Will and Jax oer there:! KBear -> Sec1):: pulls Heather out to the floor a bit:: Come on It will save us from Holly’s tricks. Cmdr Holly -> ::snickers and goes back to prey upon some other wall flower:: Ayumu Kasuga -> It's all right. ::tries to keep to the rhythm of the music... tries being the key word here:: Heather Jamieson -> :: swings around with Sec1 :: "Oh she has gotten me more than once." KBear -> Sec1) Have you ever seen what she does to someone who make her mad? or Doesn’t agree with her way of view? Jameson Bardolph -> ::keeping half an eye around the room, trying to work out where Blu is as he dances:: KBear -> Sec1) I’ve heard from others that she traps them in webs and others she locks them in their quarters. Ayumu Kasuga -> ::looks around as well, but more for curiosities sake as she tipsily dances along:: Heather Jamieson -> :: Nods and dances as best she can :: "I can imagine. I know a few places where there are not holo-emitters." KBear -> Sec1) ::dancing as he’s talking:: KBear -> Sec1) Could you share those spots with me? I would like a place to hide once in a while Jameson Bardolph -> ::misses a step and sways, trying to regain his balance:: {{redacted}}! STSF_BluRox -> ::besides the one DJ'ing, 8 other Blu's are located around the room, making conversation, standing around the food, standing by the gift table, dancing, eating, sitting in dark corners nursing a drink:: Ayumu Kasuga -> Ahhh! Heather Jamieson -> "Sure thing. But not here, obviously." :: laughs :: KBear -> Sec1) Aye Heather Jamieson -> "I heard something about figurines being made of the crew... Mine could only be ghastly/ KBear -> Sec1) I do not know I have not seen them Jameson Bardolph -> ::tries to cover it by making like he's dipping her and then regains balance:: Cmdr Holly -> ::::had spiked the eggnog pretty heavily that last round that she passed out to the others:: STSF_BluRox -> ::knows to avoid Holly's eggnog knowing her sensitivity to alcohol:: Ayumu Kasuga -> Nice moves... heh, heh. I see you've been into the eggnog too? Heather Jamieson -> "That egg nog... how was it to you? I'm feeling quite loose. Weeee!" :: swings around in a big circle :: Jameson Bardolph -> ::laughs:: Maybe a wee bit. ::measures a large distance between finger and thumb:: Ayumu Kasuga -> Hmm, yes me too. Just a little taste or two. KBear -> Sec1) :: swinging with Heather:: Real Good .. KBear -> Sec1) ::twirls Heather and stops as the music stops:: WOW Jameson Bardolph -> ::grins, carefully spinning Ayumu to a stop as the song ends, then bows to her in mock-genteel fashion:: Heather Jamieson -> "Whoa." Ayumu Kasuga -> That's some fancy foot work there. ::returns the bow with a bit of a curtsey:: KBear -> Sec1) I need more Eggnog You!?? Heather Jamieson -> "Surely.. (w) you know who needs the Christmas spirit... Holly." STSF_BluRox -> ::feeling the numbing agent from the hypo wearing off and wanting to get to her quarters to use the bone knitter:: Holly.......wrap this up for me would you please...you and my....dopplegangers. KBear -> Sec1) She never parties she just causes conflicts :: moves to get more eggnog:: Heather Jamieson -> :: grabs a glass and drinks and drinks and drinks... :: Jameson Bardolph -> ::chuckles:: Well, I do what I can and get lucky occasionally. Ayumu Kasuga -> It's nice to be lucky on occasion. Jameson Bardolph -> ::grins:: It is. By the way, I don't know if we were ever officially introduced...Jameson Bardolph. Cmdr Holly -> Sure thing...time for a cat nap eh? STSF_BluRox -> Enough with you! Thanks Holly....:: quietly heads towards the arch:: KBear -> Sec1) ::brings Heather another Eggnog:: Here you go ::hand her the glass Ayumu Kasuga. I suppose we don't really have the opportunity to really interact given our positions on the ship. Jameson Bardolph -> No...but I'll have an eye out for you, next time I'm running the TAC board. ::smiles and is about to say something else when he notes one of the Blu's slipping out the archway:: Excuse me a moment, would you? Heather Jamieson -> "Thank you. These are so rich and delicious." :: drinks :: Ayumu Kasuga -> Sure, of course Jameson Bardolph -> ::breaks into an unsteady jog to the door:: Cmdr Holly -> ::moves and grabs hold of Bardolph:: My turn to dance yes? Jameson Bardolph -> Holly> If you'll give me half a minute, ma'am, absolutely. STSF_BluRox -> ::::sees Holly running interference:: Jameson Bardolph -> ::still moving for the door:: Ayumu Kasuga -> ::smiles and heads to the eggnog bowl to pour herself another cup:: KBear -> Sec1) :: nods and drinks along with her the sees the Chief:: Something wrong Chief? ::looks around not seeing the BLu walk out:: Cmdr Holly -> Now now....Admiral is a bit tired and needs to sleep...she asked us to see to the guests Ayumu Kasuga -> ::Feels a bit dizzy, but isn't sure if it's because of the dancing or the excessive amount of alcohol in her system:: Jameson Bardolph -> Holly> ::tiredly:: And I need to speak to her first. As I explained, earlier. ::extracting himself gracefully from Holly's grip, slips out the door:: Jameson Bardolph -> Admiral! Ayumu Kasuga -> ::drinking the egg nog:: KBear -> Sec1) ::turns his attention back to Heather:: I guess he has that handled now where were we? STSF_BluRox -> ::about to step into the turbolift, turns and looks at Bardolph:: ::sighs:: What is it? Heather Jamieson -> "Drinkin'. I guess I was doing that... dancing?" Jameson Bardolph -> ::comes to a halt in front of her, salutes, and stands semi-AA:: Ma'am, Dr. Tisa asked me to escort you to sickbay for a once-over as soon as possible; I thought it best ::deciding not to say 'was coerced':: to let you see out the party first. But since you're on your way out, here I am. Jameson Bardolph -> ::winning smile, as casual as possible:: Cmdr Holly -> Holly:: puts on the quite holiday music once again, and lets all of those left know they're welcome to remain until they are finished with their food and drink Heather Jamieson -> :: grabs Sec1's hands and begins to dance :: STSF_BluRox -> Very good, and now that you've told me. I'll be more than happy to stop by tomorrow. However the hour is late, and I wish to get to my bed. KBear -> Sec1) :: steps out to the dance floor with a cup of eggnog in his hand:: STSF_BluRox -> I'll be sure to let the doctor know that you passed along a message, however as you can see, I am fine. The 'ensign' is a bit overzealous and worried about taking care of an admiral. KBear -> Sec1):: starting to step a bit off as the extra eggnog kicks in ::: STSF_BluRox -> Last I heard, I outranked her. Heather Jamieson -> :: pulls Sec1 close and places her head on his shoulders :: "That's better. I think the Nog is taking affect." Heather Jamieson -> "Don't let me fall over." STSF_BluRox -> (1 minute) Jameson Bardolph -> Ma'am, if you'll forgive me, I'm a phaser jock, not a doctor. All I know is a hell of a thing went down on the bridge. No reason not to have a once-over and go to sleep with a clear conscience, eh? ::is legitimately concerned; otherwise probably wouldn't be pushing it:: KBear -> Sec1) I think your right... sets the glass down on a nearby table and wraps his arms around Heather pulling her closer:: I hope the Chief doesn’t come back to soon. Heather Jamieson -> Republic: "It's been a rough few months... ugh.." STSF_BluRox -> Republic: Mr Bardolph, I've given you my answer. A doctor my overrule and have me relieved if there is some dire reason I cannot function, as you can see, I am getting around just fine. Tomorrow will be fine. I wish to go sleep now. KBear -> Republic: Sec1) Um ya STSF_BluRox -> Republic: Good night ] Ayumu Kasuga -> Republic: ::soooo drunk.... Holly really didn't go light on the booze in this batch. Grabs her action figure and waffle iron and decides to stumble back to her quarters:: Jameson Bardolph -> Republic: ::sighs, figures he's done the best he can:: Aye, ma'am. ::crisp salute:: STSF_BluRox -> Republic: ::turns and enters lift:: Besides, I'm not so certain your judgment isn’t' ...impaired at the moment. Have you been....drinking Mr Bardolph? Heather Jamieson -> Republic: "Do I like waffles? I think I like the Nog." Ayumu Kasuga -> Republic: I LIKE WAFFLES! ::holds up her waffle iron:: Heather Jamieson -> Republic: "Thanks you for the slow dances. And the faster ones... and any ones.." Jameson Bardolph -> Republic: ::faint smile at that:: You and I both know the eggnog's been about, ma'am. But if I err, it's on the side of caution. KBear -> Republic: Sec1) I like Eggnog... Funny I didn’t before but the more I drink the more I like it. I think I need some more STSF_BluRox -> Republic: ::is hurting like hell, but refuses to go on the orders of that new little doctor. She's tired of being constantly ordered around her own ship. For that matter, it's been well over the 6 months she was given, almost a year, this AT restriction, it was time for this to end.:: STSF_BluRox -> Republic: Mr Bardolph, I suggest you go to your quarters and sober up. Do you need me to call security to have an escort help you back to your quarters? Heather Jamieson -> Republic: "I'll join you.." STSF_BluRox -> Republic: and...... Jameson Bardolph -> Republic: ::frowns, a little thrown by the concern being thrown back in his face:: No, ma'am. I think I'll manage. Heather Jamieson -> Republic: :: gets another egg nog and drinks it down :: "Wheew!" KBear -> Republic: Sec1) ::dances his way back near the Eggnog table:: Here we goes. STSF_BluRox -> Republic: Very good.....Good night Mr Bardolph::enters the lift and as the door shuts, grabs her side:: Damn I hate when they're right.... KBear -> Republic: Sec1):: drinks his down as well.:: Cmdr Holly -> Republic: ::shows up in the corridor next to Bardolph::Come on Whiskey....let me see you back to your room.... Ayumu Kasuga -> Republic: ::takes one last glass of egg nog for the road and heads out of the holodeck:: I'm gonna regret this tomorrow... Cmdr Holly -> Republic: ::grabs him by the hand and tugs him down the corridor the other way Jameson Bardolph -> Republic: ::stares at the closed doors of the lift for a few moments in silence and then lets Holly tug him off:: Ayumu Kasuga -> Republic: ::drinking her egg nog as she stumbles back to her room, using the walls as support:: KBear -> Republic: Sec1) :: staggers a bit and take Heather by her hand and starts to spin her again:: STSF_BluRox -> Republic: PAUSE SIM STSF_BluRox -> Republic: PAUSE SIM STSF_BluRox -> Republic: PAUSE SIM STSF_BluRox -> Republic: Nice wrap up ! STSF_BluRox -> Republic: I'm not going to keep you all long, was actually going to step early and you see how that worked out STSF_BluRox -> Republic: So...thank you all for coming and we should have more folks here next week Heather Jamieson -> Republic: I'm left spinning for an entire week. Ayumu Kasuga -> Republic: Heh, and Ayumu will be having one major hangover STSF_BluRox -> Republic: No, you can stop, it will be the next day next week STSF_BluRox -> Republic: the Morning After Jameson Bardolph -> Republic: Whisky is na pleased with anyone right now :P Heather Jamieson -> Republic: I think I have a title in my head already KBear -> Republic: ::snickers:: STSF_BluRox -> Republic: Hope you all had a great holiday, and hope you all have a safe and happy new year! Ayumu Kasuga -> Republic: Happy New Years, everybody J STSF_BluRox -> Republic: Crew dismissed!

The 2011 USS Republic Action Figure Set - Season 20 Admiral Errrika BluRox – Dress uniform, 20th Anniversary patch on left shoulder. Comes with bridge set of spiffy new modified-design Sovereign Class ship (USS Republic - NCC 1371-E). Has medical chip currently coded by the Chief Medical Officer, Tisa Sen, that prevents her from beaming down on away missions, unless cleared by medical as safe and non-combat and seconded by her XO Captain Rian Kwai. (Combat Helmet being negotiated for.) Comes with beanbag pillow for those naps that are medical ordered. Captain Rian Kwai a.k.a "Buzz" – Dress uniform, 20th Anniversary patch on left shoulder. First officer of the USS Republic - NCC 1371-E. Living smugly knowing she had authority to actually prevent Blu from going on missions and to make her to bed with a glass of warm milk. Mug of Wydown’s poison-healing-stinky herbal tea sold separately. Lieutenant Commander (Senior Grade) William Jared Robinson and Commander August Jax Robinson Day Care Edition Big Box Set - Comes complete with Will (with megabottle of asprin) Gunner peeing on something, or is that the Gunner clone? August flirting with Bardolph on the communications unit, and a pair of twins crawling around Will’s legs. Both come with Dress uniform, 20th Anniversary patch on left shoulder, baby spit on right shoulder of each of their jackets. Lt. Cmdr. Jameson "Whiskey" Gordon Bardolph - Comes with 20th Anniversary Dress Uniform, Romulan lianson t’Mirok figure and Diplomatic handbook. Watch Whiskey dodge angry look from the Romulan office but also the jealousy of August Jax, who wants all his flirting attention all for herself. He’s too sexy for his..... Lt Cmdr. David "Ducky" Michael Johnson – 20th Anniversary Dress Uniform. Comes with a twenty-pack of cardboard cut out stand-in mannequins for those days when you just need to avoid a paddle to the head, poison duck or scratch by a zombie. Lieutenant Heather Jamieson - Shoreleave Skinny-Dipper!! Luckily is able to camouflage and avoid embarrassment by clever use of pine needles, tree sap and fallen leaves! Comes with dress uniform with 20th Anniversary patch, when she actually wears it! Has optional ‘Insult a Romulan’ mode when she bumps into others. Lt. Kasuga Ayumu - Another of the Skinny-Dipping Duo! However, instead of using pine needles and sap for camo, has super sprinting speed, to get to the nearest set of towels and clothing! 20th Anniversary Dress Uniform carefully folded over on the side of the pond. Lieutenant (j.g) Tisa Sen - This young medical officer wields more power than most of the crew, having been assigned to the Republic directly to monitor the daily activities of BluRox and make sure that she is not hurting herself once again. Comes with the “Power of Veto” - Can unilaterally decide what missions Blu can go on or if she gets to leave the ship ever again. Currently coming up with unorthodox remedies to what ails the crew. Comes with 20th Anniversary Dress Uniform, Petri Dishes and box of Cheez-its! Lieutenant (j.g.) Victoria Margaret Elizabeth Knight - Brilliant young science officer assigned to the Republic to help deal with the really strange things they keep happening to run across. Has an accent that manages to fluster most of the young men on the ship, and especially her Abarzan department head, whom she can make blush almost on command. Has a distinct dislike for caps. Comes with 20th Anniversary Dress Uniform, smart quips and a horse to travel to the Admiral’s picnics, riding past those too foolish to find other conveyances than their feet. Lt. Commander Apollo Link – Science officer comes with blushing action, cap and an optional cape that can be worn in combination when off-duty. Comes with 20th Anniversary Dress Uniform with commemorative patch on sleeve. Lieutenant C J Jacobs - Another in the fine set of cardboard stand ups, along with his cardboard science blob! Comes with 20th Anniversary Dress Uniform, for CJ only, not the blob! * Special Edition Will Robinson – Hulkified! Watch it, this guy will rip your arms off!! Or at least tear up your bridge and cargobay! Turn out the lights and note the pale greenish-white glow and rippling muscles as he tears through things to rip apart in his anger. Why is he angry?! Is it possible that this is not an affect from the planet, but from having to change too many diapers? Comes with destructible bridge set and turbolift set. Additional figures of trashed security squads littering the floor sold separately. Bashed August, Ayumu and Blurox not included. If pre-bashed August figure is used, it may get off 3 phaser shots at Will, or one good thwap in the back of the head! * Commander Holly [Emergency Command Hologram] - Comes with 20th Anniversary Dress Uniform, and looks absolutely amazing (especially as she tweaks her program so she does so in whatever the current lighting might be). * Captain Kwai of the USS Excalibur Special Edition with First Officer Rue Wydown. Constantly referred to as Captain Girl Scout by the unhappy crew of the Excalibur, Rian bickers with Wydown, while returning their wayward Captain to the dog pound for disciplinary action. Comes with GPS navigational abilities and her own waffle iron.

The USS Republic will sim at it's regular times on Monday, 26Dec2011 and Monday 02Jan2012. As the 26th will be the continuance of the holiday party and we already know some of you are traveling, this date will be attendance optional. Have a safe and happy holiday season everyone! Blu and Kwai

USS Republic Mission Briefing 19Dec11 Medical and Science had pumped what they hope to be an inoculation against the alien zombie virus, hoping it would cure those already affected and prevent any that were not from becoming so. Granted, they realized that part of what affected the away team was the strange radiation, but there is also no telling what transport might have done to them as well. Using a chemical derived from a mix of antibiotic and cheese crackers, an aerosol version has been pumped through the ventilation system of the ship to knock everyone out, and hopefully prevent more injuries caused by the affected crew attacking others, such as our poor Beta and Gamma security shifts, and the bridge crew. Meanwhile, Holly has been working on a special project, away from the radiation brought back on the away team members that was affecting her holoemitters in the cargobay.