STSF_BluRox

USS Republic Mission Briefing 51702.13 - Season 25 The crew has been making its way in the freighter towards the area of the reported subspace rift. So far, the entity has made little intrusion into areas where the crew are functioning, but we've also been keeping it busy with a rich power source. As we approach the area indicated in the freighters logs, that they first encounter having propulsion issues due to the rift....yet not implying that their speed had been what caused it........ we must determine just how we intend to get the entity back towards that area...The crew has been discussing, and have made several good ideas.... BEGIN SIM BEGIN SIM BEGIN SIM STSF_BluRox -> :: continues to pace the bridge up by the view screen, occasionally looking up to look out onto the roiling area of space... STSF_BluRox -> multiple shades of colors, various energy readings emanating..... STSF_BluRox -> That just looks..... a mess. There is good reason fleet has posted speed limits in these fragile regions of space. Rue Wydown -> Aye, but it's not much of a deterrent. Ayumu Kasuga -> ::Piloting along, looking at nav charts go get around:: STSF_BluRox -> Well, when enough of them kill themselves........as the owners of this ship did.....though, not directly....not true...this 'was' a direct effect..... Heather Jamieson -> :: Monitoring the entity and the shields confining it :: Heather Jamieson -> The entity is just sitting there now. It may not have a sense of where it is. Rue Wydown -> It's like painting a bright red target, ya know. STSF_BluRox -> Rue, what about that suggestion that you and Christina have made, about trying to adjust the UT to try and ....communicate with it? Rue Wydown -> I haven't had much luck. It's an energy being, so I thought we could alter frequencies, but it doesn't seem to be working Heather Jamieson -> Prime numbers... Rue Wydown -> Prime numbers? Heather Jamieson -> Pulse prime numbers at it, to establish a basis. See if it repeats Rue Wydown -> You want to give that a try? Rue Wydown -> It couldn't hurt Heather Jamieson -> You'd need a shift in frequency to make it noticeable. STSF_BluRox -> Might as well....see what you can input. Get Christina to assist you Heather...it was originally her idea, let's see her run with this Rue Wydown -> Just make sure the message is friendly. I don't want to end up like Ens Kenny STSF_BluRox -> Good point Heather Jamieson -> :: starts to program :: three seconds in between, half second between STSF_BluRox -> Alright....let's come to a full stop here. I don’t' want to glide in, until we have something a bit more planned out....... Heather Jamieson -> A 1GHz frequency swing.. STSF_BluRox -> I'd prefer not to be bounced to some ...alternate dimension again....that has never......ever...turned out well for us Heather Jamieson -> One, three, five, seven... counts Rue Wydown -> Don't like alternative dimensions, hmm? Heather Jamieson -> :: Nods to Christina :: The program will go up to whatever value I want. Ready? STSF_BluRox -> For that matter, we've been traveling for the last 19 hours without a break since we started to herd it onto the ship. Let's stop and have a quick bite STSF_BluRox -> (Jax had to bounce, think Nickles is away as well) Rue Wydown -> ::makes a slight face:: I thought we agreed that leaving the bridge was a bad idea. Heather Jamieson -> :: Gets a nod and starts the sequence :: Christina_Nickles -> Yes Ready Heather Jamieson -> :: The shields change in glow on the screen, first 1 pulse, then three, five, seven, eleven, thirteen... STSF_BluRox -> We can eat something here..., it's not the best, but the captain had a small office and I noted in the blueprints I was reviewing, that he had a small replicator in there. Rue Wydown -> Hopefully it's got enough power to work. Heather Jamieson -> :: Seeing if the entity reacts : Ayumu Kasuga -> ::Scans:: STSF_BluRox -> If you'd stand in the doorway, to keep an eye on both the bridge and myself, I can work on putting something together, so they can keep looking.....Oh...good point ::turns to look at Heather and Ayumu:: Did you divert power from the auxiliary room and it's replicator to keep the entity happy? Heather Jamieson -> :: nods :: If it can be happy Rue Wydown -> Sure. Let's hope that works. ACTION:: Suddenly......the ship jumps, as if it hit a speedbump....... Ayumu Kasuga -> Yes, that we did Ayumu Kasuga -> Oof Ayumu Kasuga -> Getting some turbulence? Let me see if I can compensate... ::tries to do so:: Christina_Nickles -> Wht in the world was that? Rue Wydown -> ::stumbles but recovers:: Natives getting restless? Ayumu Kasuga -> Could be.. Heather Jamieson -> :: bumps into the console :: STSF_BluRox -> **Entity** ...anger..... like in that other place... the organics......did similar...tried to starve it, tried to disrupt it's being.....enlightened.... Heather Jamieson -> :: Stops the pulses :: Stopping the pulses... STSF_BluRox -> **Entity** ... thought had made it clear it's demands to be returned.....but these organics... capture and imprison, try to destroy...will not let them do STSF_BluRox -> ** Entity ** Having been in this prison before, had fully investigated it's conduits, and easily slipped into them again......intending to make it's way to the organic's location STSF_BluRox -> Blu> Alright...what did we hit? Heather Jamieson -> :: Watching the entity scans :: Christina_Nickles -> I wish I knew Ayumu Kasuga -> ::Scans:: Nothing that can be normally detected. Rue Wydown -> I don't think we hit anything. Heather Jamieson -> There could have been unforeseen damage STSF_BluRox -> Scan anyway...... Heather...did you all try using the UT with it? Did you tell it something it didn't like? Heather Jamieson -> It was running. It was just a series of relatively slow pulses Heather Jamieson -> Shall I continue? STSF_BluRox -> Rue...thoughts? Rue Wydown -> I don't think the pulses are helping and we need another way to communicate Christina_Nickles -> Is it even still here? STSF_BluRox -> **Entity** Makes way through the electrical wiring, and finds itself nearby the source of the painful, irritating .....yes, must make it stop... ACTION:: Sensor readings suddenly jump, showing a huge energy surge in the small captain's office that they had just been discussing using it's replicator. Christina_Nickles -> Ayumu Whats that? ::pointing to the screen:: Heather Jamieson -> Wonder if a telepath could sense anything Ayumu Kasuga -> I..hmm... I don't know what that is, Heather Jamieson -> Readings are experiencing a good deal of interference... Heather Jamieson -> The interference is coming from somewhere else... closer to us PAUSE SIM PAUSE SIM Christina_Nickles -> paused Heather Jamieson -> It's inside the house! Heather Jamieson -> paused STSF_BluRox -> oK...We'll pick this up next week.....where our potential lunch.....may eat us for lunch STSF_BluRox -> lol Heather.... STSF_BluRox -> anyway, we'll find out what happens next week....and Happy Birthday again Ayumu Ayumu Kasuga -> Thanks again STSF_BluRox -> Ok, it's late, most have to work in the morning...so....Crew Dismissed

USS Republic Mission Briefing 05702.06 - Season 25 The freighter has been making it's way back towards the supposed subspace tear to see if the theory that the entity has been attempting to return there. BEGIN SIM BEGIN SIM STSF_BluRox -> :: Looks around at the others:: One thing that we'll have to figure out...is when we get there, just what distance is safe for us Rue Wydown -> You don't want to just dive right in? ::teasing:: August Jax Robinson -> we can send a probe ahead of us... see where it gets pulled in STSF_BluRox -> Yes, that's a good plan......the probe...:: rubbing chin a bit too:: STSF_BluRox -> That may also answer my next question... Rue Wydown -> What is your next question? STSF_BluRox -> When we get near, just how are we going to get that entity off the ship and back to the rift... a probe might also be the answer.....providing, we could figure out how to get it into a probe instead of it just killing us Rue Wydown -> Don't keep us in suspense Ayumu Kasuga -> ::adjusting the freighter's position just so:: STSF_BluRox -> Thoughts? Heather Jamieson -> Give it a sweet. Rue Wydown -> We have any life pods on this thing? ::raising a brow:: Ayumu Kasuga -> We're in a good position. Launching a probe sounds good STSF_BluRox -> Wait.....Heather...that might be the answer.... Ayumu Kasuga -> There are two - fore and aft. Heather Jamieson -> The most attractive energy source we can place on the probe.. :: starts looking something up :: Rue Wydown -> A sweet? STSF_BluRox -> We know it likes energy.....what if we were somehow able to make a probe, that was just oozing with energy ....of some sort....., it might draw it right in? STSF_BluRox -> just an idea Rue Wydown -> But would a probe be big enough? STSF_BluRox -> No idea. You've reported that you've seen it on the station Rue, what is your estimate of it's size? August Jax Robinson -> we could put some dilithium crystal in a probe, then give it a shake ::Smirks:: Rue Wydown -> That's the problem. I didn't see *it*. I saw what it did. STSF_BluRox -> Our other option.......is perhaps just what Rue first suggested...we dive right in with the ship........and.....then we make a quick exit in an escape pod, and wait for the Republic to come pick us up Heather Jamieson -> And make sure we can escape the rift or any aftershocks STSF_BluRox -> It might like crystals Jax. Does this old freighter keep any spare safely stored on board, or are you going to have to go rooting around in the engine? And can you do it safely here for yourself with the current....::looks around:: limitations Heather Jamieson -> Or... both August Jax Robinson -> and hope we don't get sucked in as well Heather Jamieson -> Wait.. .the warp core is likely the most energetic energy source we have. August Jax Robinson -> I can make due Ayumu Kasuga -> ::nods:: August Jax Robinson -> ::She hopes:: Rue Wydown -> Just remember, we're not supposed to be traveling around the ship alone STSF_BluRox -> Well, there are a few ideas........let's run the numbers carefully, and see if any of these ideas pan out in simulations before we actually give a go. I'd hate to be floating around helpless in a pod, and drifing back into the thing STSF_BluRox -> So...crunch away...... August Jax Robinson -> but drifting is fun ::Smirks:: Ayumu Kasuga -> ::starts running the numbers on the terminal with the help of the others:: Heather Jamieson -> :: Working at her terminal :: Kasuga, what is our ETA? STSF_BluRox -> ::pacing around :: August Jax Robinson -> ::Looks into what is in the cargo hold that might give them a energy-boom:: Ayumu Kasuga -> ETA at current speed is 5 hrs. Rue Wydown -> :;watching the crew on the bridge, trying not to look worried 'cause Blu's pacing:: Rue Wydown -> And how far behind is Republic? @ Holly is keeping her a distance to make sure there is no way it could jump to her.....about 2 hours back at this point.... STSF_BluRox -> we'd want them closer when we actually try something, but what I don’t' want to happen is for her to get too close, and something jump into her as well......we've seen how it can get into the computers....what if it were to get in, and....we're not having a repeat of Holly getting affected by an alien entity....we barely survived that Heather Jamieson -> :: Looking at probe and reactor output yield :: Rue Wydown -> Any luck guys? Heather Jamieson -> I think I have something a little more enticing for it, but won't know for sure STSF_BluRox -> Oh? August Jax Robinson -> they have 2 crates of chocolate! STSF_BluRox -> Please share Ayumu Kasuga -> What kind of chocolate? August Jax Robinson -> ::Goes back to looking at the cargo list:: Heather Jamieson -> You have to make the probe a little unsafe... leaking radiation. August Jax Robinson -> Risa chocolate Rue Wydown -> ::skeptical:: A little unsafe? Heather Jamieson -> Yes, the radiation protecting on the propulsion STSF_BluRox -> Jax....focus..then you can eat the chocolate....unless of course, it helps you concentrate..then by all means....please partake August Jax Robinson -> it's just a matter of removing some safe guards, we've all done it at some point August Jax Robinson -> ::She assumes:: STSF_BluRox -> Rue? Rue Wydown -> Yes ma'am? STSF_BluRox -> What are you thinking? You look a bit pensive Rue Wydown -> I'm just wondering if trying to communicate with it might not be a bad thing. If it's possible. Rue Wydown -> Then again, I might be giving it anthropomorphic qualities. August Jax Robinson -> an---what? Rue Wydown -> Giving it human like qualities. ::smirks:: I know, I have a large vocabulary...and no one could understand me if I spoke my native language. STSF_BluRox -> Well, we had asked about the universal translator, any luck with that? STSF_BluRox -> Let's give that another try. Ayumu...see what you can do with that, while Heather and Jax work on probe ideas PAUSE SIM PAUSE SIM

USS Republic Mission Briefing 517011.30 - Season 25 The team has managed to 'herd' the entity from the station onto the old freighter, by use of Jax's power barricade idea, and are now headed back to where we suspect there is a subspace tear, we are hoping that if we get it back to the area, that it may reenter the tear and this matter could be closed. BEGIN SIM BEGIN SIM BEGIN SIM Rue Wydown -> How long will it take us to get to the tear? Ayumu Kasuga -> 14 hours at this speed. Rue Wydown -> Because being on a questionable vehicle with a rather upset being is, even for me, a bit on this side of crazy Rue Wydown -> 14 hours, hmmm? August Jax Robinson -> I have lived with a rather upset being for some time, I call him Husband ::smirks:: Ayumu Kasuga -> Yeah, it's a freighter not a ..sports...ship... Rue Wydown -> Husbands can be finicky beings, can't they? Heather Jamieson -> I am monitoring sensors for any unaccounted for activity. Christina_Nickles -> Cmdr Robinson what do we do since we have it cornered. Heather Jamieson -> :: Looking at their guest's condition :: Christina_Nickles -> Is there a way to contain it so it doesn’t wreck any more havoc than it already has? STSF_BluRox -> ::listening to the chatter on the bridge:: August Jax Robinson -> I'm not sure August Jax Robinson -> ::Looks at scans and readings:: STSF_BluRox -> How do you propose to stop an entity, that can pass through panels, wiring, conduits and even people? I think at this point, we leave it alone Ayumu Kasuga -> ::Admiral has a good point there she thinks:: STSF_BluRox -> It has not bothered us yet, so we should not bother it. Rue Wydown -> And try not to tick it off. Heather Jamieson -> As long as the force fields hold it is likely to remain where it is. Rue Wydown -> Is there any way to communicate with it? Christina_Nickles -> I like the leave it alone idea. ::slowly moves back to her station:: Heather Jamieson -> The UT has discerned no language Rue Wydown -> So? Rue Wydown -> The UT has a hard time with my native tongue as well, doesn't mean that one couldn’t communicate with my people STSF_BluRox -> Good thought though with that UT. It might well just be just too different for our translation algorithms to handle. STSF_BluRox -> ::gives Rue the look:: I think it still can't half the time... Heather Jamieson -> We don't know enough about it to establish a dialoge STSF_BluRox -> ::smirks a bit:: Ayumu Kasuga -> ::Nods and continues flying:: August Jax Robinson -> I;m not talking to it Rue Wydown -> ::shrugs, doesn't take offense of that, knows that sometimes she could mangle Federation Standard with the best of them:: Heather Jamieson -> I don't wish to manipulate the field in order to talk to it. Ayumu Kasuga -> ::smiles:: STSF_BluRox -> Since we are all here, let's just try to stay close for now. if you need to rest, try to make due with these......chairs:: looking at the ratty looking seats:: or the floor...:: less inviting:: I'd not want to risk STSF_BluRox -> having anyone attacked if they were to try sleeping down in the bunk room. STSF_BluRox -> And ot be honest, looking at the condition of the bridge, I'd be afraid to use those bunks Christina_Nickles -> :: nods in agreement:: Rue Wydown -> Anyone snore? Heather Jamieson -> I can tell you Jax and I will not be cuddling up. :: laughs :: Ayumu Kasuga -> ::gives Heather a look:: STSF_BluRox -> ::turns to look at Heather:: Ayumu Kasuga -> ::then looks at Jax:: ACTION:: Awkward silence on the bridge:: Rue Wydown -> ::could make a comment about a slumber party, but has a feeling that Blu wouldn't appreciate that:: Heather Jamieson -> :: Looks at a visual of the creature, entity, whatever we are to call it. August Jax Robinson -> I only cuddle with Will... or Hans, but he isn't here Christina_Nickles -> :: grins slightly shaking her head at Heathers comment:: STSF_BluRox -> Let's get serious here.....let's look at what we are looking at here. STSF_BluRox -> 1) we need to find the location that this ship passed Heather Jamieson -> :: Watching it on the screen :: STSF_BluRox -> 2) we need to scan to keep tabs on where it is...if that is at all possible STSF_BluRox -> 3) we need to stay together so we know if anyone gets attacked STSF_BluRox -> 4), we need to figure a way to fend it off if it should try attacking. From what we've seen, it's been pretty fast Rue Wydown -> By the way, that reminds me, where's Ensign Kenny? STSF_BluRox -> 5) once we find the tear, how do we re-introduce it...if that is indeed, where it came from Ayumu Kasuga -> ::keeping an eye on sensors as well as their direction:: Heather Jamieson -> :: Shake head at the Ensign Keeny question :: STSF_BluRox -> :turns to Rue:: He had just been over there, after bringing Jax up August Jax Robinson -> Heather, you are the science person STSF_BluRox -> Perhaps he went to the head Rue Wydown -> Yeah, but he's not now STSF_BluRox -> Well, someone find him Heather Jamieson -> We do a series of forcefields to an airlock. Christina_Nickles -> Last tie I saw him he was following me when I found Cmdr Robinson Christina_Nickles -> *time August Jax Robinson -> which one? Christina_Nickles -> you sir Heather Jamieson -> :: Looking for meaning from the movements of the entity :: Rue Wydown -> What do you know of the attacks guys? Heather Jamieson -> :: Glances up from her display :: Christina_Nickles -> I know it can kill. STSF_BluRox -> Look, I know this freighter does not have the internal sensors that we have on the Republic, but there must be some way for you to scan for him August Jax Robinson -> we can toss a Tricorder in there Heather Jamieson -> Heat... the thermal sensors used to detect for fires. Christina_Nickles -> :: looks around what looks like a security center for some type of scanners:: August Jax Robinson -> huh Heather Jamieson -> :: Goes to the thermals on her display :: STSF_BluRox -> ::walks over to the ships boards, and starts to put in thermal scan, then see's Heather has started to do so, so steps back:: STSF_BluRox -> Good, let's find him and get him back up here Heather Jamieson -> The entity is putting off a decent amount of heat, so it will be harder to scan the closer to it we go. Ayumu Kasuga -> That'll be harder. STSF_BluRox -> Rue, I'm thinking this entity must be sentient, highly sentient. It was able to discern that it had been mistakenly taken away from where it's from August Jax Robinson -> is it heat or energy Heather? STSF_BluRox -> And though we do not believe it has tried to contact us, I know from other races we've met, the first thing has been to work on translation Rue Wydown -> It's as good as idea as any August Jax Robinson -> ::Brings up a recording of sound from where that thing is:: Heather Jamieson -> A bit of both Rue Wydown -> It knows when it thinks it's threatened. Christina_Nickles -> :: punches a few buttons on the board in front of her the symbols looking like scanners:: Rue Wydown -> ((Okay, that sentence didn't make sense :/)) Heather Jamieson -> I'm reading a possible lifeform on the same deck as the entity, Rue Wydown -> ((let's try that again)) We know that it thinks it's been threatened it kills. Meaning it has at least some sort of intelligence Christina_Nickles -> Heather can you get an actual lock on it? or location? August Jax Robinson -> Well killing is instants August Jax Robinson -> not thought Heather Jamieson -> Deck 4, section A. Rue Wydown -> Not necessarily. For food, yes, but this wasn't for food. STSF_BluRox -> and.... August Jax Robinson -> Protection STSF_BluRox -> Any luck yet? Christina_Nickles -> Should I go see if its Kenny?? STSF_BluRox -> PAUSE SIM STSF_BluRox -> PAUSE SIM STSF_BluRox -> PAUSE SIM

USS REPUBLIC MISSION BREIFING 5170123 - Season 25 The crew has boarded the freighter and they've reported that Jax had managed to get it near enough the ship, it was noted as heading onto the ship on its own. Presumably as to see where everyone involved had gotten to. Meanwhile, the anomaly, has hidden itself in the electrical system of the ship BEGIN SIM BEGIN SIM BEGIN SIM Ayumu Kasuga -> ::finishing up her preflight checks:: STSF_BluRox -> +Jax+ We've had reports that you've managed to herd that .....thing, onto the ship. Well done. Get down here now so that we can get underway Rue Wydown -> ::rubs her hands together in anticipation:: August Jax Robinson -> +Blu+ Aye Sir, on my way! August Jax Robinson -> ::Grabs Tric off the console, runs down the hall:: STSF_BluRox -> ::turns to look at Rue:: We'll have Republic monitor from a distance, I want no chance that some space beastie will be able to get into its computer system....something that has killed like this.....I would not want in Holly's circuitry STSF_BluRox -> +Christina+ I will need you to make sure that nobody is left alone, I dont' want this thing attacking any of us. and it has seemed to go for people that have been alone Rue Wydown -> I thought you and your crew weren't a fan of the AI? ::raises a brow:: At least that's what Kwai's logs say. Christina_Nickles -> +Blu+ Aye sir. STSF_BluRox -> Holly...she's special, her own lifeform, but due to some prior ....issues.....she's committed to remain aboard the Republic, for both her and our safety August Jax Robinson -> ::Waits for the lift, all alone:: Christina_Nickles -> +sec teams+ Nickles to all security teams, No one is to go off alone. Use the buddy system. do not break off into induvial single units. STSF_BluRox -> (Nickles recieves no answer from security teams - As it's just us ) Heather Jamieson -> :: Stands next to Kasuga, watching :: Rue Wydown -> Uh huh ;:smirks:: August Jax Robinson -> ::Steps onto the lift:: STSF_BluRox -> ::hears the command level com:: +Nickles+ We still cannot chance any transport with the Republic, I'm afraid that it is just you for now to protect the others.... STSF_BluRox -> Make sure that you also are not left alone and I want reports to Ayumu every 15 minutes as to your status Ayumu Kasuga -> ::nods :: Christina_Nickles -> :: apparently is alone and quickly makes her way to meet the others:: +Blu+ Aye sir I’m heading your way right now. STSF_BluRox -> (meanwhile....Jax is still left alone after boarding the ship) STSF_BluRox -> (hint......Jax) Christina_Nickles -> +Ayumu+ Nickles to Ayumu August Jax Robinson -> ::walks off the lift, heading that way:: Ayumu Kasuga -> +Nickels+ Go ahead Christina_Nickles -> +Ayumu+ I am heading towards the location of the admiral. Entering the TL now. ACTION> The entity, has realized that the one that had been.... directing it's path, was here now......... August Jax Robinson -> ((I am heading back to the Rep, or to Nickles -I got lost in my head lol)) STSF_BluRox -> PAUSE SIM STSF_BluRox -> PAUSE SIM Heather Jamieson -> I think we have it or them trapped. STSF_BluRox -> 1) We were on station, freighter is at station, we were herding the anomaly aboard the freighter. STSF_BluRox -> 2) We cannot beam or go to Republic STSF_BluRox -> 3) noted several times to escort Jax back to rest of us begin sim begin sim August Jax Robinson -> ::heads to the airlock:: STSF_BluRox -> Ayumu...inform the station that we are ready to depart and that it appears that we have the energy creature aboard Heather Jamieson -> I hope the systems on the ship hold out STSF_BluRox -> Heather, monitor ship's systems to make sure nothing gets damaged by the ......creature...for lack of a better term Ayumu Kasuga -> Aye sir. +Station+ Freighter to station OPS, requesting departure clearance. STSF_BluRox -> ::turns to Rue:: I may have to ask you for a cup of that bitter tea you make later, I feel a headache coming on Heather Jamieson -> Understood. Will monitor Christina_Nickles -> :: exits the tl and continues to make her way towards the others:: Heather Jamieson -> :: Watches a console displaying an outline of the ship, a blue dot representing the creature's energy :: August Jax Robinson -> ::punches code into the panel to exit:: STSF_BluRox -> (action...Rue still had that one Red Shirt with her, so Blu orders him to go escort Jax back to the rest of us) Rue Wydown -> ((And there goes Ensign Kenny....::Ducks;:)) August Jax Robinson -> ::hurries down the hall:: ACTION: Extra redshirt makes his way to Jax, and offers to escort her back to the bridge) Heather Jamieson -> :: Watching the entity move around a bit on the display :: Hmm August Jax Robinson -> ::Smiles:: Hey Red, problems up stairs STSF_BluRox -> Redshirt> Yes sir. The brass wants me to make sure that you get back up to them safely STSF_BluRox -> since you're the one that makes us actually function Heather Jamieson -> I hope when we move that won't disrupt this thing much August Jax Robinson -> ::steps onto the Bridge:: Sorry Ma'am, I never noticed how far things are until you don't have transporters Christina_Nickles -> :: walks around the corner and meets up with JAx and the Redshirt:: Rue Wydown -> See I would have thought you'd want something strong than tea after this. ::amused, knowing that she's really can't:: Christina_Nickles -> Hi Jax Heather Jamieson -> Forcefield integrity stable, dampeners in place STSF_BluRox -> Don't tempt me woman Christina_Nickles -> Lets get in there before anything else happens. ::motions for her to enter first:: STSF_BluRox -> Ayumu....take us out. Heather, continue to monitor August Jax Robinson -> Hello Sir Ayumu Kasuga -> Taking us out. Ayumu Kasuga -> ::flips some toggle and switches and moves the freighter out of the station:: STSF_BluRox -> #Entity> ::crackles a bit, not finding the atmospheric conditions not to it's liking:: August Jax Robinson -> ;;takes a seat, looks over readings:: STSF_BluRox -> #Entity> ::Anger, trapped, imprisoned, captured.......Communicate, ignored....communicate....these creatures....they terminate easily 51:20 Rue Wydown -> I've got a bad feeling about this. STSF_BluRox -> # Entity> Make them return. Must make them Heather Jamieson -> :: Looks :: Nominal creature activity, integrity of the primary forcefield holding Christina_Nickles -> :: stands back looking around checking on everyone’s positions, mentally counting heads to make sure no one is missing:: Heather Jamieson -> :: Makes sure the sensors are recording the creature's activity August Jax Robinson -> Sirs, are we blowing that thing up? STSF_BluRox -> Energy flickers for a moment as it searches around teh ship....it had to make a point Rue Wydown -> ::motions to the ceiling as if it's answering her comment:: STSF_BluRox -> I'm none to happy about it myself Rue.... Christina_Nickles -> :: nods in agreeance:: STSF_BluRox -> Ayumu...now that we're clear, you may take us Ayumu Kasuga -> Aye sir::leaves the station and speeds up once out of range:: Christina_Nickles -> :: walks over to Jax:: So now that we have it cornered, How do we capture it or do we? STSF_BluRox -> and go to low grade warp...3 should be fuf STSF_BluRox -> adequate to speed Rue Wydown -> ((By bringing it aboard the freighter, we've already captured it so to speak - we've gotten it away from the station)) August Jax Robinson -> we have a few options, we can wipe the computers, but then it has to be towed back to Utopia, blow it up and wash our hands of it or we can try and corner it into one location and hope we can force it out PAUSE SIM PAUSE SIM PAUSE SIM

USS REPUBLIC MISSION BRIEFING 51710.16 The away team has made plans to take the derelict ship that had been brought to the station, and try to herd the strange electrical energy emanation back on to it. It had been theorized that when the ship caused a subspace tear, that something from that tear made its way aboard the ship, and has been trying to find its way back. We are going to attempt to take it back and see if that is the case. BEGIN SIM BEGIN SIM BEGIN SIM STSF_BluRox -> :: In contact with Jax, who has been relocating a series of forcefields, trying to cut off the phenomenon’s path to other parts of the station, and back to the ship Heather Jamieson -> :: Taps on a console :: So.. let me get this straight. We lure them, er..it here, then take the ship back to the likely subspacial tear? Rue Wydown -> I hope this works, otherwise we're dooming ourselves to a rather painful death. ::watching the path of the barriers:: STSF_BluRox -> We have to do something.... the death toll was rising on the station.....we could not just leave....and we can't chance that getting aboard the Republic Rue Wydown -> Well, yeah, because that would be another whole level of bad. Heather Jamieson -> Better this ship then... Not that it will be in service again. STSF_BluRox -> ::turns to look at Heather:: Wait.....you were the one that proposed this to us........Are you now telling us you don't think it will work? Or that it's not the case? Ayumu Kasuga -> ::listens in:: STSF_BluRox -> ::turns to look at Ayumu:: And you backed up his opinion.......Perhaps you both could explain this a bit more to us, exactly how this is going to work? Rue Wydown -> :;starts wondering if she should start handing out the red shirts:: Heather Jamieson -> I just wanted clarification. I think the ship is able in as good of shape as it can be. Heather Jamieson -> The shielding in the ship is configured the same as the station's Ayumu Kasuga -> It should be easier to get into the nebula with this ship, go in stealthily. It's fairly maneuverable for its size. Ayumu Kasuga -> ::nods:: STSF_BluRox -> Nebula? Ayumu Kasuga -> Not nebula sorry. To our destination. Ayumu Kasuga -> I got mixed up. Heather Jamieson -> Can we get a reading from Republic on the station? STSF_BluRox -> I think we'd best have another look at the navigation charts..... It's bad enough that we're dealing with a subspace tear, but did not realize that there were any other relevant spacial entities in the area. Please pull up the information for us onto the main screen Ayumu and let's have a look at what you both have prepared Ayumu Kasuga -> Yes ::pulls up the star charts on the screen:: Here's a map of the area. The nebula where I got mixed up on is nearby but out of the way of where we need to go. The route seems to be straightforward enough. Rue Wydown -> ::chews on her thumbnail for a moment:: Have you all thought about how we're going to contain these entities on this ship? I mean, I really don't want to end up like a fried chicken like that ensign. Or do you think it's safe enough as it is? STSF_BluRox -> We can ask them to send us a reading, but I also want them to stay a significant distance away. I will not chance this 'thing' getting aboard the Rep. It's killed enough people already Heather Jamieson -> Their brig.. already has forcefield emitters STSF_BluRox -> Jax was going to set up a series of forcefields, STSF_BluRox -> It's an old cargo freighter.....I'm sure they had hazardous cargo at times, so those are already in place Ayumu Kasuga -> Indeed Rue Wydown -> Oh goodie Heather Jamieson -> Cargo bay 2 has the best emitters of the bunch. ACTION:: Jax working with the station crew has managed to keep the entity spotted and moving in the right direction. Though, it seemed to need little help, as she had also been increasing the power feel along the path, and it was following it, as if it were a lit path:: Heather Jamieson -> So far so good. Ayumu Kasuga -> Yeah, looks good STSF_BluRox -> Ayumu, were you able to get all the computers all working and the ship safe enough by our standards to handle this mission? Because you are going to have to fly this crate.... Ayumu Kasuga -> Yes, well to the best of my ability. It won't be very comfortable but I'm confident she's up to the task. Heather Jamieson -> We should get a good sensor sweep of this thing,' Rue Wydown -> And you've compensated for the power drain from the forcefields? STSF_BluRox -> That's a good point.....and if it is feeding on the power, some sort of back up? Heather Jamieson -> The ship does have auxiliary.. Rue Wydown -> But is it working? Heather Jamieson -> As much as it is able. Heather Jamieson -> It should be on the ship in a few minutes if everything holds... Rue Wydown -> That's comforting Heather Jamieson -> Lots of electrical interference, but it is being mitigated by the forcefield configuration. Rue Wydown -> Well, then, let's get ready to roll, hmmm? Ayumu Kasuga -> ::Nods:: I'm ready to go.Rue Wydown -> ::steps aside to check on the status with Jax:: Heather Jamieson -> The entity is crossing over to the ship in a few. Rue Wydown -> ((hey Christina)) Heather Jamieson -> Getting close to the crossover... lots of sparks Ayumu Kasuga -> ::watches and shields her eyes:: Rue Wydown -> (We're just about to get ready to get these buggers away from the station and on this ship)) Heather Jamieson -> :: winces :: I think the taste is different between the station and the ship... got to push it a little bit in the behind... STSF_BluRox -> Pause STSF_BluRox -> PAUSE SIM Ayumu Kasuga -> ::Paused:: STSF_BluRox -> oK...hopefully we'll have everyone here next week and we can get this mission underway Ayumu Kasuga -> Yes, hopefully.Rue Wydown -> :D STSF_BluRox -> with such a small crew, we need everyone's participation anymore so I'll follow up with Jax. STSF_BluRox -> Ok....so we'll see you all on Thursday and then back here on next Monday. STSF_BluRox -> Night all

USS REPUBLIC MISSION BRIEFING 51701.09 - Season 25 After reviewing the findings that Heather and Ayumu had made aboard the derelict freighter, reports from the station as well as what we had observed, we’ve come to the conclusion that we have found evidence of some sort of sub space interference, most likely something that was caught up by the freighter, when they sped through the sensitive area of space. All travel is restricted in these areas, however the freighter had been traveling at Warp 5, well above the safe speed limit. If this interference is indeed the result of passing through this area, it may be that whatever it is, may be destroyed or sucked back in by the subspace rift. Now...we just need to get them interested in going to the new ship... BEGIN SIM BEGIN SIM BEGIN SIM STSF_BluRox -> ::returning from debriefing the Station Acting Commander as to the plan...., now we have to actually get it to work:: Heather Jamieson -> :: walking with the others :: Heather Jamieson -> :: to NOiP :: This area is riddled with travel issues. Rue Wydown -> Afraid? STSF_BluRox -> :: walks down to the area that the old ship is docked:: Heather Jamieson -> :: Looks at the door leading to the ship :: Ayumu Kasuga -> ::following along:: STSF_BluRox -> :: sees Heather ahead, with Ayumu:: Are you ready to get this mission started? Ayumu Kasuga -> Yes, I'm ready Heather Jamieson -> Ready as I'll ever be. STSF_BluRox -> ::turns to look for Rue:: Rue Wydown -> Ditto ::calling from the back after surveying their temp digs:: STSF_BluRox -> Ok...so I spoke with Jax and messaged Holly and the Republic. We fell it's still too dangerous for us to even transport back to the Republic. If these ....things....creatures.......lifeforms...are searching for energy, they would feast upon the Republic and it's crew. A simple transport, a shuttle and they'd be aboard. Heather Jamieson -> That's a scary proposition. Rue Wydown -> I'd rather not wipe out the rest of the crew. Ayumu Kasuga -> Yesh, let's not./ STSF_BluRox -> Worse yet, they can take over the electrical inputs and with Holly's holo emitters around the ship, they could potentially create their own holo images and move freely around the ship...thus, this fight Heather Jamieson -> So how do we approach this with a minimal energy profile: Rue Wydown -> Okay, so that actually could be amusing...Holly having to deal with them STSF_BluRox -> Holly is the one person we'd have to worry about, we can not allow her to be compromised or taken by the these beings. She has too many of Strar flee STSF_BluRox -> Star Fleet intel Heather Jamieson -> Can she be stored in a non-volatile memory matrix? STSF_BluRox -> Ok...so Jax is going to work with the station team here, they are going to power down sections sequentially, and try to make a path towards the ship, hoping that they will follow it here, or at least understand what we are trying to do STSF_BluRox -> if we can confirm them on the ship, we'll set up some portable forcefield to prevent them for attacking us for our energy STSF_BluRox -> at least...that's the hope. That's where Heather and Ayumu will have to work with Daz Rue Wydown -> Creating like bread crumbs STSF_BluRox -> (Jax) STSF_BluRox -> Exactly Rue..... Heather Jamieson -> The crumbs will have to be sufficiently tasty STSF_BluRox -> I'm hoping that if we can get it here, and get the ship underway, that they may recognize what we are doing, and don't kill us...then again, they may just want to do elves.. STSF_BluRox -> Heather, can you and Ayumu come up with some way to enhance the energy trail we'll use to Ayumu Kasuga -> ::Takes out a device:: Heather Jamieson -> There are station logs that have better readings. STSF_BluRox -> Rue and I will try to make sure that all barriers arei taken down if possible Rue Wydown -> ::rubs her hands together:: STSF_BluRox -> :: answers combadge;: Ok, proceed 42:13 Rue Wydown -> Kasuga and Jamieson, any questions? STSF_BluRox -> Well, we're committed now. So let’s get this initial area set up Rue Wydown -> I'm as ready as I can be. Ayumu Kasuga -> Good here. Heather Jamieson -> :: looking over the data :: STSF_BluRox -> Let's go ahaed. Jax will rejoin the to the ship once we've some proof that it's on boards Heather Jamieson -> Ayumu, I think we may have to try some energy sources and see what works Heather Jamieson -> Fusion reactor should be enough to test. Ayumu Kasuga -> OK let's do it. STSF_BluRox -> : makes way to the tiny exse of a bridge:: As much as they make hauling ore, you would think they'd upgrade their control stations Heather Jamieson -> Login into check inventory... ACTION:: Jax signals that she has started the power herding sequence Ayumu Kasuga -> ::takes out a PADD and logs in:: All right, let's see what we have Heather Jamieson -> :: type three and type five :: 5Rue Wydown -> Barriers. Let's work on some barriers ::claps her hands together before setting to work:: Heather Jamieson -> A barrier to repulse, but not attract Heather Jamieson -> Both generators are being brought to us. Heather Jamieson -> :: signals Jax to where to place the generators :: Rue Wydown -> Repulsing barriers. Okaaaay Heather Jamieson -> We can corner them easier. Heather Jamieson -> We can run both generators and see what they like. Ayumu Kasuga -> Great great Heather Jamieson -> They are ready to go when they are hooked up... A few minutes Time to flip the switch, see if they take the bait. PAUSE SIM

USS Republic Mission Briefing 51612.05 - Season 25 Rue and her 2 redshirts investigating the static electric like lights, have suddenly had the one redshirt pulled against the wall and pinned there. Jax and Blu are in engineering trying to help get the computer core fired back up, and Ayumu and Heather have retrieved the computer files from the derelict ship and are investigating what had occurred there that caused all the deaths. BEGIN SIM BEGIN SIM BEGIN SIM Red shirt> Get me down....I'm stuck....... August Jax Robinson -> ::Pulls open the panel to the main computer, takes a scan:: I smell burned wires I think Red Shirt> Hey...hey...it's....starting to hurt.....needles....feels llike I'm getting shocked everywhere....... arrg....help me!! Rue Wydown -> ::is rather fascinated with the levitation trick:: What in the name of all that is Twinkie is causing that? ::scanning the area and at the same trying to figure out a way to safely get her red shirt down off the wash line:: August Jax Robinson -> {{OMG, that was on Shield in the first season! run}} Rue Wydown -> ::throws a pipe at the wall, hoping to divert energy off the wall and onto the crate next to the wall:: ACTION:: The small sparkly area begins to show more readings similar to a subspace rift......as suddenly the redshirt arcs his body in pain and lets out an agonizing scream.....and is suddenly dropped to the floor.........the blue microrift closes Ayumu Kasuga -> ::Pouring over what they found:: So many logs. Rue Wydown -> Well, that's spectacular. ::frowning:: August Jax Robinson -> ::Pulls iso chip out:: that'snot good Heather Jamieson -> :: Examining the data from the derelict ship :: STSF_BluRox -> +Heather+ have you and Ayumu made any progress with those computer files from that ship yet? Heather Jamieson -> +Blu+ We are separating the files now and having the computer look for keywords first. Nothing so far, but we are going chronologically. Rue Wydown -> ::inches her way closer to the Red Shirt guy:: Heather Jamieson -> Kasuga, I'll look at personal logs, you look at the ship logs. Where it was going kind of thing. Heather Jamieson -> Or don’t' Ayumu Kasuga -> Yeah, sure thing. Resdhirt 2> Sir...stay back...let me check... Rue Wydown -> ::glancing at Redshirt 2:: Go ahead. Redshirt 2> ::runs scanner over the body:: He's dead sir..... Ayumu Kasuga -> ::begins looking through ship locks, filtering by date:: Heather Jamieson -> There are some interesting aspects of this sector. Navigational hazards. See where they went. Ayumu Kasuga -> Interesting... Ayumu Kasuga -> ::looking at the navigational logs, cross referencing on star charts on another monitor:: Heather Jamieson -> Not if you are on helm. Ayumu Kasuga -> But I am. Heather Jamieson -> Cool for me if you are mapping them though... :: the computer beeps :: They were behind schedule.. I've been there before.. :: Sees the image of the ship's captain :: August Jax Robinson -> ::replaces iso chips that were burned out:: August Jax Robinson -> ::opens tric:: huh Ayumu Kasuga -> Yeah, really Heather Jamieson -> :: The computer lists likely emotions based on the visual and auditory parts of the log :: Ayumu Kasuga -> . Heather Jamieson -> :: The audio comes over the speaker :: ..."That delayed us by twelve hours. We can't afford another delay. I've ordered the engineer to prepare for warp 5...6 if the engine can take it..." STSF_BluRox -> :: goes over to look at the chips Jax had:: They all appear to be burnt out...but how? Ayumu Kasuga -> :::plotting patterns in the ship's travel over the past few months, looking at descrepancies from their assigned courses:: STSF_BluRox -> :: pushes a few around with a claw:: that makes no sense:: Heather Jamieson -> That's not very fast in the scheme of things.. Let me look why that was an issue. :: taps :: Ayumu Kasuga -> These navigational logs are all over the place as well. I wonder where they're going. Redshirt 2> +com+ Nickles...please report to my location. I'm here with the XO, and Ens. Fuentes is dead.... Rue Wydown -> ::sighs:: And the moral of the story is don't touch the glittery stuff. Christina_Nickles -> +RS2)+ On my way. Heather Jamieson -> Oh, there are a few areas where you have to proceed at or below warp 4... :: brings up a map on a larger screen :: STSF_BluRox -> +Rue+ What is your situation up there? Jax is replacing some chips here and trying to get main power back online Christina_Nickles -> :: heads towards their location quickly:: Rue Wydown -> +Blu+ I’ve got a dead ensign and killer glitter. Christina_Nickles -> :: exits the lift and makes way to Rue:: STSF_BluRox -> +Rue+ Can you repeat...Killer glitter? And...is that one of our guards? August Jax Robinson -> ::Tries to restart the main computer:: Ayumu Kasuga -> Yes, I'm familiar with those areas. ::looks at the map:: Too many hazards in the area to go faster than warp 4. There's a set limit along much of that area. Heather Jamieson -> I'm pulling up the most recent scan of the sector. :: does so :: Rue Wydown -> +Blu+ Blue energy sparkles. I've nicknamed it Killer Glitter. I think it's got a nice ring, don't you? And it's Ens Fuentes who's down. ACTION:: Main computer powers up and the lights and environmental systems come back on at full Christina_Nickles -> :: walks up to the Cmdr and the RedShirt whiles she speaking with Blu :: Heather Jamieson -> Hm.. interesting.... Hey, can you overlay their course over this subspace integrity map? Christina_Nickles -> ::to the Redshirt: what happened? STSF_BluRox -> +Rue+ Perhaps you need to leave that area, and now approach it....get Christina to help with Fuentes August Jax Robinson -> I am the greatest engineer ever! Ayumu Kasuga -> Sure yeash. ::overlays the plot over the map:: Heather Jamieson -> ( ::cough:: Pexil :: cough :: ) STSF_BluRox -> (Pexil's ship is full of holes and in spacedock.......) Rue Wydown -> +Blu+ You want me to ignore the mystery of why our crewmember is dead? ::skeptical sounding:: Heather Jamieson -> (It's his ship? That's new :) ) Christina_Nickles -> :: turns towards Rue as her name is mentioned:: August Jax Robinson -> {{Romulans don’t have engineers, they steal my stuff and claim it as their own}} Heather Jamieson -> (( Borrow and perfect....)) STSF_BluRox -> +Rue+No, not ignore. But let's get our people together, in a safe area....no glitter...and put our heads together...we're all running around with small clues.... Heather Jamieson -> They crossed two points of low-integrity. Ayumu Kasuga -> ::looks at the screen:: Heather Jamieson -> One really low point...here. August Jax Robinson -> ::Looks at Blu:: main computer is back online Ayumu Kasuga -> Ah yes STSF_BluRox -> Well done Jax.....::turns to the station XO:: Commander, you're in charge of the station ...You should get back to your Ops center and coordinate any reports of "blue static..glitter...whatever, and have all reports of location forwarded to my staff. We want to coordinate with you to stop these killings... August Jax Robinson -> ::stands up, whispers:: to be honest, my Mom designed this ship and my Dad wired it up. I know the kinks in the armor August Jax Robinson -> *Station Rue Wydown -> +Blu+ Send us the meet up point and we'll be there. STSF_BluRox -> They're busy in ops ...lets all meet back at that restaurant, we were the only one's there, we can spread out and discuss there.... August Jax Robinson -> ::Closes tric:: and get a drink August Jax Robinson -> i'm buying Rue Wydown -> Christina, can you help us find something in which we can transport the body? Heather Jamieson -> We need more scans of that area... Christina_Nickles -> Sure ... Ayumu Kasuga -> Which area? This area here? ::points to the screen:: I think we can access the station's controls from here. STSF_BluRox -> Let's go... Heather Jamieson -> Boy, that area is really rekt'd.. I think there's a.. massive convergence in the area. Possibly a tear. August Jax Robinson -> ::Closes panel:: right behind you Christina_Nickles -> :: looks around for something to contain the remains:: Heather Jamieson -> It's 4 light years from here. Ayumu Kasuga -> Oh noes. Heather Jamieson -> It's emitting a subspace distortion even at this distance. Heather Jamieson -> It is not steady however. Ayumu Kasuga -> Wow, that's really strong nonetheless. STSF_BluRox -> Well, at least the lift is working, we don’t' have to climb that long ass ladder all the way back up August Jax Robinson -> that is a plus Christina_Nickles -> :: has a corners bag brought to her, then proceeds to bag up the remains with assistance:: Heather Jamieson -> Even in the visual spectrum... blue... hmm Heather Jamieson -> Hmm.. Did we see anything on the station in that range, a bright blue? Ayumu Kasuga -> Let's isolate that area, just to be sure. Heather Jamieson -> :: Puts up the wavelength of the subspace distortion's visual component on the screen :: Rue Wydown -> I take it Blu isn't all that impressed by my sense of humor. STSF_BluRox -> +Heather, Ayumu+ We are all meeting back at the restaurant to discuss what we've discovered so far.....we'lll be there in 10 minutes. Heather Jamieson -> +Blu+ Have we seen any kind of light, discharge or some such around the station? Christina_Nickles -> ::: completes the task, looking up to Rue:: Sometimes she is all business sir, Where shall we meet them?? Ayumu Kasuga -> +Blu+ Understood Heather Jamieson -> +Blu+ On our way. Heather Jamieson -> :: Transfers what they have to her PADD :: Rue Wydown -> Back to the restaurant. Redshirt 2> :: looks ar Rue:: Well.....you both are from very different backgrounds. That could be it ::shrugs:: PAUSE SIM PAUSE SIM PAUSE SIM Ayumu Kasuga -> ::paused:: August Jax Robinson -> :::pez:: Heather Jamieson -> And I was hungry STSF_BluRox -> See....bonus! I remembered we barely had gotten our food, we must all be starving...you can't work when your stomach is growling! am I right Ayumu Kasuga -> Oh ywah, totally right August Jax Robinson -> I have cheese doddleS... Jax Christina_Nickles -> Aye August Jax Robinson -> they are my Fav Rue Wydown -> And i'm bring back a dead body to help you all with your digestion STSF_BluRox -> Ok all, nice sim, we only lost one red shirt.....he was with Rue, so she gets to write up the report August Jax Robinson -> and the letter to his Mom STSF_BluRox -> I hope you guys are figuring out that other ship...and Jax got the power back on so that we can get lunch STSF_BluRox -> that sums it up for the night......(note to self..change caption on Halloween sim to holiday sim) lol STSF_BluRox -> so with that...Crew Dismissed! Night all

USS REPUBLIC MISSION BRIEFING 51611.28 - SEASON 25 Heather and Ayumu have retrieved and downloaded the computer data from the derelict ship, and are returning to evaluate it, Rue has followed the trail of the blue sparks and has ran into two of our redshirts that were on leave with us when this all started. Blu and Jax are in Ops, gathering information and instructing that the dead CO be taken to sickbay. Christina is in sickbay investigating the dead bodies... BEGIN SIM BEGIN SIM BEGIN SIM Heather Jamieson -> :: walking back to look at the ship logs :: Let me back this up to the Republic... :: taps some commands on her padd :: Ayumu Kasuga -> ::walks back with Heather:: Yeah, sounds good to me. Rue Wydown -> ::has decided that the Red Shirt guy has the right idea and she should let them go first:: August Jax Robinson -> ::Tries to get the main computer to reboot and start giving out readings:: Heather Jamieson -> :: Looks at Ayumu :: We can't get a break. :: enters a lift :: Ayumu Kasuga -> Yeah, what else is new? ::follows her into the lift:: STSF_BluRox -> Ok...:: looking at the ops staff:: The CO is deceased, the XO just went below, where there have been more deaths, I'd like to have someone please either escort him back here, and we'll send my engineers to have a look. But I want some security with them.....On 2nd thought..that will take too much time... Jax..see if you can get that going, and we should meet down in engineering once you do. STSF_BluRox -> (lol Rue) Rue Wydown -> All right, you two make sure your scanners are on, phasers on stun. I'll hold the flashlight Ayumu Kasuga -> ::Gets off the lift:: Now where's that transporter? Or did we get here by shuttle? RS1> :: Nods to Rue:: and turns to the other....Ready? RS1> ::moves out ahead and around the corner:: STSF_BluRox -> Holly> @ COMPUTER UPLOAD DENIED..... August Jax Robinson -> I am trying to reboot the main computer.. I might have to be down in engineering to do it Holly@ > Due to the power arcing, and chance that the Republic computers could become corrupted, we've move the ship and are locked down. You will need Jax to get you into the station computer. Rue Wydown -> ::runs a hand through her hair, making it stand up like a crazed gopher:: STSF_BluRox -> Blu:: making way back down ladderway:: Heather Jamieson -> :: Making their way back to the group :: August Jax Robinson -> ::Pokes head into the j-tube:: am I coming with you? Ayumu Kasuga -> ::follows Heather::: Upload didn't work? STSF_BluRox -> Blu> :: looks up:: If you cant' get into the computer from up there, you might as well.... Heather Jamieson -> +Blu+ Coming back to your location. Heather Jamieson -> Seems like it did not.. August Jax Robinson -> ::Climbs in and starts down:: Aye, I am following you STSF_BluRox -> +Heather+ We're headed down to engineering to see if Jax can get the power up and the computer rebooted a Heather Jamieson -> +Blu+ We will meet you there August Jax Robinson -> ::Turns on palm light, facing down to light their way-ish:: RS1. :: turns to Rue:: I think I see something up ahead Rue Wydown -> Besides the sparkly Blues lights? RS1> There...do you see it? Just around those cargo stacks......it seems......brighter than before.... August Jax Robinson -> ::Looks down:: how many decks to engineering... like 80? STSF_BluRox -> :: looks up:: Just don’t' land on top of my head......at least down...you can cheat a bit... Rue Wydown -> I'm going to have to take your word for it because l can't tell the difference. ::points her scanner at the area:: Heather Jamieson -> We have way to go to engineering. Ayumu Kasuga -> All right. Let's go. STSF_BluRox -> Like this....:: takes feet off the rungs and just hangs on by paws, leeting herself slide down the ladder some, until picking up too much speed, then catching a rung with her foot to slow herself ACTION: RUE'S SCANNER CRACKLES WITH ENERGY AS IT SPIKES OFF THE SCALE August Jax Robinson -> it's been a while since I am skipped down ladders ::Smirks:: Rue Wydown -> Well it's never done that before. Heather Jamieson -> :: Approaching the engineering section :: August Jax Robinson -> ::Slides down the ladder, squeeks:: Ayumu Kasuga -> ::closely behind Heather:: Heather Jamieson -> There may not be a reliable computer around Rue Wydown -> High energy readings, yet we get power outages. Think they've got some sort of power leach in the system? STSF_BluRox -> ::finally makes it down to engineering, seeing several palm lights ahead, assuming the XO is one of them.... August Jax Robinson -> Admiral, we might need a portable power pack to get the computer running:: RS1> It's different...I spent some time in ops before, learning bridge duty...it' reads more like...some sort of subspace energy leakage August Jax Robinson -> ::Climbs out after her:: Heather Jamieson -> :: Goes to a terminal :: It has no access. :: looks up :: STSF_BluRox -> Looks like we found what we were looking for... Rue Wydown -> Energy leak? You're not just making up techno babble right? August Jax Robinson -> ::Shines light around:: Greeting, we are from the Republic ACTION: Readings spike again, and this time the room noticeably brightens around the area of the subspace readings Heather Jamieson -> Well.. :: Finds somewhere to sit :: I can look at a bit of the data at least. Heather Jamieson -> :: Looks at her padd :: I can read the text logs easily enough., Rue Wydown -> So what is causing this 'leak'? Ayumu Kasuga -> ::looks at Heather's PADD:: Ayumu Kasuga -> I'll download what I got as well. ::plugs her PADD into a terminal:: August Jax Robinson -> ::Moves over to the main computer and access the computer network:: August Jax Robinson -> ::Starts the reboot process and hopes everything wakes up:: RS2> I wonder if that ship full of dead they were talking about? If they saw it there on their ship too? Do you know if Ayumu and Heather were able to return Heather Jamieson -> They liked to write :: scrolling through the entries :: RS1> Hey. perhaps...if we stood closer....let's see what it does? August Jax Robinson -> ::Smack the console:: ACTION:: August is able to get the computer working, and ....... Rue Wydown -> It’s an energy leak. I'm not getting zapped August Jax Robinson -> why do reboots take forever Ayumu Kasuga -> They sure did. Wish they'd write about the things we needed though. August Jax Robinson -> ::is the best Engineer EvEr: Heather Jamieson -> My head is going to hurt after reading just a porting of these logs. Heather Jamieson -> Or even portion. RS1> :: walks closer to the blue glow...and is suddenly pulled up to the nearby wall, as if he were a picture hung on a hook) August Jax Robinson -> ::Glances Over to Blu:: I think it is powering up Rue Wydown -> Told you so RS1> mumble in a panic'd voice:: Help me down...free my arms at least Ayumu Kasuga -> Yeah, I know. Ugh, I need coffee Rue Wydown -> How in the hell are you doing that? August Jax Robinson -> ::opens the lower panel and looks over the Iso-chips and wires for a short or bubble gum:: PAUSE SIM PAUSE SIM PAUSE SIM August Jax Robinson -> ::Paused:::::: STSF_BluRox -> nicely DONE ALL...AND NEXT TIME, we will find out the fate of the away team... Ayumu Kasuga -> yay Rue Wydown -> Hehe Heather Jamieson -> I needed coffee August Jax Robinson -> coffee! have a drink, I am trying to become a lush Rue Wydown -> good night guys thank you STSF_BluRox -> I bet you all will bet against the poor red shirt STSF_BluRox -> Ok, I have to run, so Crew Dismissed, see you all soon STSF_BluRox -> Night all! Ayumu Kasuga -> Goodnight August Jax Robinson -> NIte my Peeps STSF_BluRox -> Night all

USS REPUBLIC MISSION BRIEFING 51611.21 The crew is trying to investigate the recent deaths and power fulgurations aboard Deep Space Station 344. Jax and Blu have made their way up the ladderway just about to ops, Heather and Ayumu...are trying to check out the derelict ship that was found, and Rue was also trying to find some of the station's command staff, also trying another route towards Ops since the power is still only running on emergency power and no lifts. BEGIN SIM BEGIN SIM BEGIN SIM STSF_BluRox -> I see a some sort of illumination ahead Jax. I'm assuming those fellows we passed have left the hatchway open....better for us August Jax Robinson -> Lets hope that's what that light is August Jax Robinson -> ::Keeps climbing up:: Rue Wydown -> Join Starfleet, they said. Travel to many planets, they said. Have adventures, they said. ::tilts her head, trying to see down the corridor:: Ayumu Kasuga -> @::wandering around the derelict ship :% Rue Wydown -> ((Planets....silly fingers_)) Heather Jamieson -> @ :: entering the ship :: STSF_BluRox -> (Rue..the new botanist) STSF_BluRox -> Here we go....pulls self-up onto into Ops, turns and reaches down to give Jax a hand up August Jax Robinson -> lets hope the backup power is still working up there August Jax Robinson -> ::Grabs her hand:: August Jax Robinson -> ::Pulls herself up:: hello everyone Ayumu Kasuga -> @::Shines her light around :: Heather Jamieson -> @ we need to find the logs... Ayumu Kasuga -> Yes, yes we do STSF_BluRox -> :: sees several people shift as they note her uniform:: Yes, yes.....salutes alll around...no time to mess with that now. Where can I find your captain? We spoke earlier when we delivered that special package... ACTION:: As Jax climbs up and steps to the side, she almost trips on what appears to be a body, with a uniform jacket placed over its face... August Jax Robinson -> ::Takes a Look to see if she knows the person:: What happen up here? ACTION:: As Rue walks along she once again see's the blue arcing electric like sparkle up ahead then move around a corner STSF_BluRox -> Station Ops staff> Careful.....that's the captain.....I’m afraid he's dead ACTION:: Two of the Republic red shirts that had come down for leave have also joined Rue..... Ayumu Kasuga -> @ ::wandering over to a computer terminal :: I should be able to access the logs from haha %% Ayumu Kasuga -> Here August Jax Robinson -> ::Frowns, looks at OPS person:: is their an admiral on board, or only a Captain? Heather Jamieson -> @ no time to laugh. We need power. Rue Wydown -> I'm sure this will be something to write home about. ::curious about the arching light:: Either of you two have a working tricroder with you? Ayumu Kasuga -> @access panel should be around here somewhere Heather Jamieson -> @ what class of ship is this? August Jax Robinson -> ::Pokes at the console closest to her to see if there is any network access:: Ayumu Kasuga -> @I don't know. All these okd ships look the same from the inside STSF_BluRox -> RS1> :: pulls tricorder from his belt:: it seems to be working for now sir. :: holds it out to her to see if she wants to take it:: Rue Wydown -> Thanks luv. ::takes the tricorder and turns it on:: I want to know what the source of that light was. A short maybe? STSF_BluRox -> Station Ops Staff> Your admiral is the only admiral sir. And Commander Jones went to see if he could help get the power on. You might have passed him or the Lt on the way up? Heather Jamieson -> @ ah, this one seems to have some power. :: Opens her tricorder :: there, just enough Ayumu Kasuga -> @::Opens the panel and works on restoring power by installing a backup battery:: Heather Jamieson -> @ :: sees it's just barely any power :: STSF_BluRox -> Station Ops Staff> :: rushes over to Jax:: Be careful sir..that's what our Captain was doing, wne that blue spark thing came up from the console......it seems to be gone for no August Jax Robinson -> Oh yeah... we passed him, he might be a little uncomfortable for a little bit @ ACTION:: AYUMU AND HEATHER GET THE EMERGENCY POWER UP ON THE SHIP August Jax Robinson -> What started this power thing? Ayumu Kasuga -> @::takes out some wires and plugs it into the bateau :% Ayumu Kasuga -> Ahh there we do Ayumu Kasuga -> Go STSF_BluRox -> :: Bends down and pulls back the jacket, taking a look at the captain:: Rue Wydown -> ::scratches her head:: No power source until.........::emergency power lights;: Um...now. Heather Jamieson -> @ let me try to gain computer access :: Rue Wydown -> Well isn't that convenient? ::shrugs:: Ayumu Kasuga -> @::begins to access the terminal, quickly by passing the security encryption system and starts to download the logs and any other pertinent information :: Ayumu Kasuga -> @ok Heather STSF_BluRox -> Station Ops staff> :: turns to Jax...it was that ship. It was full of dead men, and once we brought it here......people started to die. Some of the crew want to cast it of and blow it up. It's either infected or haunted... August Jax Robinson -> ::Looks at Blu, then OPS:: Infected with what? August Jax Robinson -> {{BRB}} ACTION: 2 men walk around the corner and almost into Rue. Heather Jamieson -> @ data dump is working... Ayumu Kasuga -> @ Awesome August Jax Robinson -> {{BaK}} Rue Wydown -> ::jumps back slight, didn't expect that:: Where did you all come from? August Jax Robinson -> ::moves to another console, access the Republic and orders a scan from three::: Heather Jamieson -> @ should be anther few minutes Ayumu Kasuga -> @ All right Heather Jamieson -> @ :: looks :: almost there... Heather Jamieson -> @ done.. August Jax Robinson -> has medical run tests on the crew or anything? Ayumu Kasuga -> @ Great! I have it. Do we need anything else? Heather Jamieson -> @ scans to explain what happened here.. Ayumu Kasuga -> @ all right. Let's get to it Heather Jamieson -> @ will mean a bit of walking... Rue Wydown -> Great fun this is. ::grins:: Surprise sparks, surprise people. Ayumu Kasuga -> @ Well, lead the way. Heather Jamieson -> @ bio samples and scans may be the best. Ayumu Kasuga -> @ I'll let you lead on the, Ms. Scientist Ayumu Kasuga -> Lead on that STSF_BluRox -> Good idea Jax... Heather Jamieson -> @ :: starts walking to engineering :: Ayumu Kasuga -> @ ::follows Heather :% ACTION: Ahead of Rue....a blue shimmer is seen ahead down the corridor.... Heather Jamieson -> @ yeah, astrophysics and stellar cartography STSF_BluRox -> STation Ops staff> We've not heard much from medical, not since the power went out. That's why the commander and the Lt, went down. They were going to check out medical and also engineering, to see if they could get the power back on TWO MINUTE WARNING TWO MINUTE WARNING STSF_BluRox -> (Hey Christina....if you made it to medical..we hope you are alive!) Christina_Nickles -> w(What did the Dice say?) Rue Wydown -> OOooooooh...shiney :motions down the corridor:: STSF_BluRox -> Rue Heather Jamieson -> @ nothing in the air so far :: walking through corridors ;: Ayumu Kasuga -> @ ::looking around :: STSF_BluRox -> Rue's redshirts> Sir..perhaps you should stay back until one of us check that out for you? August Jax Robinson -> ::Takes a deep breath:: STSF_BluRox -> (the dice say you are breathing!) Christina_Nickles -> ((YAYAYAAYYYY)) PAUSE SIM PAUSE SIM PAUSE SIM Ayumu Kasuga -> ::paused:: Heather Jamieson -> Paused Rue Wydown -> does that mean my red shirts die next week? STSF_BluRox -> oK..SO next week....we'll receive the scans Jax ordered..... we'll see if the girls found anything in the computer records from the derelict ship, and we'll see if Rue sends her Redshirt on ahead and.....if they survive! STSF_BluRox -> and.....what Christina found in medical! Heather Jamieson -> With that I must depart.. night all Ayumu Kasuga -> Good night STSF_BluRox -> So, I hope you all have a nice holiday.... Ayumu..you can eat some turkey too . August Jax Robinson -> i loed air Rue Wydown -> :) STSF_BluRox -> see you all next week... and crew dismissed

USS REPUBLIC MISSION BRIEFING 51611.07 - Mystery on Starbase 344.....continued While dropping off some biological samples for legal reasons to be transferred back to Star Fleet, the crew had been given time to take a few days of leave aboard the station or the ship, just to unwind a bit...however....and yes, for the Republic....isn't there always a 'however'? A derelict ship with a dead crew tractored to the station, and since, power outages and fluxuations, several others dead, electric like power arc's seen around the station..... and now the station plunged into darkness Holly has moved the Republic away from the station to prevent any contamination or danger to the ship, and the crew, has had to help find out what is happening. Rue has headed to look for command staff, Christina went to medical to help with the new dead...Blu, August, Heather and Ayumu are headed to Ops to see how they can help BEGIN SIM BEGIN SIM BEGIN SIM Heather Jamieson -> :: Walking beside Kasuga :: August Jax Robinson -> ::Blames Will for the Lights being out:: STSF_BluRox -> Heather, Ayumu..you were mentioning Hazard suits, or EVA....are you going to go check airlocks? Or take another look on that derelict ship? It might be the place that we look...since everything seemed to precipitate from its arrival STSF_BluRox -> Jax....we can check with Ops, and see if they'll give you access to help diagnose and see if you can help get the lights on... Ayumu Kasuga -> Yes, we were planning to take a look at the derelict ship.. Heather Jamieson -> I think we need to check the ship yes August Jax Robinson -> I tried to comm them, I think they are down too. I can climb up to the Command deck? STSF_BluRox -> Alright Heather..you and Ayumu go see if you can pull the ship's logs and the last computer data.....let's see what they were doing or where they'd been, that could have some correspondence to this.. Ayumu Kasuga -> Allright, sir ::to Heather:: Let's go see if this station has any EVA suits Heather Jamieson -> Their engineering should have it.. :: goes to a directory :: Ah, three levels down... let's go STSF_BluRox -> Ayumu...Heather...if anyone gives you any trouble..tell them you have clearance from me.... STSF_BluRox -> I get to pull rank ever now and then..I think this is justified Heather Jamieson -> Understood Ayumu Kasuga -> (Aww :( ) Ayumu Kasuga -> ::nods:: Very good sir. August Jax Robinson -> ::opens Tric:: Heather Jamieson -> :: Urges Kasuga to the lift :: Here we go STSF_BluRox -> Jax, can you find us that ladderway, I'm coming with you August Jax Robinson -> Heather.. no power, you have to climb STSF_BluRox -> ::with the power fluctuation...the door is stuck:: August Jax Robinson -> Tube is down the hall Ayumu Kasuga -> ::follows Heather:: Heather Jamieson -> Great. :: finds the nearby utility access :: Ayumu Kasuga -> This is where I'm glad this station ain't one of those big mushroom Spacedocks August Jax Robinson -> ::heads down the hall:: my Parents worked on a station like this when I was a kid STSF_BluRox -> Lead the way....you have the light and tricorder...:: not mentioning she can see just fine in the dark with her feline eyes:: STSF_BluRox -> :: well, not pitch dark...but in the dim light from the engineers light:: STSF_BluRox -> Oh, did you live there as well? Heather Jamieson -> :: Opens the hatch, crawls in, starts to climb :: August Jax Robinson -> ::opens an access panel, manually releases the hatch:: well, for a little while. Major repairs and over haul STSF_BluRox -> Or for a long time? Ayumu Kasuga -> ::climbs up as well after Heather:: August Jax Robinson -> I think about two years ::Climbs in, looks up:: STSF_BluRox -> Ah....so you had to move around a lot.I can relate to that. I lived with my grandmother, she was a diplomat, so we occasionally got re-stationed, though we spent a lot of time on the Klingon homeworld. It wasn't much fun for me as a child. :: flattened her ears a bit remembering:: Heather Jamieson -> :: Arrives on the level for engineering, things were dark :: Ayumu Kasuga -> ::shines the way with her arm light:: Where do we go from here? ACTION: Heather and Ayumu see lights from several other engineers moving around trying to determine what was wrong with the power August Jax Robinson -> ::Starts climbing:: we didn't move that Much. They were both Engineers, they moved to Utopia as soon as they could but... Major bang-ups pull most Engineers out STSF_BluRox -> yet, they all seem sort of baffled STSF_BluRox -> So how did you like Mars? Or did you stay on the actual station? STSF_BluRox -> :: sees some lights above the, head down:: Heather Jamieson -> :: Goes past the station's engineers to their stationing area... looks on the opposite wall, sees lockers :: STSF_BluRox -> Jax...watch out...looks like someone is headed down above you Ayumu Kasuga -> AHh, there we are August Jax Robinson -> ::Stops at a crossway:: lets see who is coming Heather Jamieson -> :: Smiles :: Let's get these on.. Ayumu Kasuga -> ::Nods and heads to the lockers and takes out an EVA suit:: STSF_BluRox -> :: reaches over to the side platform and waits for the downward heading peopleHeather Jamieson -> :: Puts on the suit, after a bit of consternation :: Ayumu Kasuga -> ::Puts on the suit as well:: August Jax Robinson -> ::Grips phaser, just in case:: Heather Jamieson -> Now to the ship... STSF_BluRox -> Officer in dark> Coming through.....Watch your grip... Ayumu Kasuga -> Let's go STSF_BluRox -> Where are you headed? Officer in dark> Duh...down to engineering you daft fool..... where do you think we're going? Coffee break? Heather Jamieson -> I wonder if we should be beamed on the ship Ayumu Kasuga -> ::heads back down:: I don't know if there's enough power to beam us both over. Was thinking we'd have to take a shuttle over. August Jax Robinson -> ::Calls up to them:: the Admiral was jst wondering if you were friend or fo STSF_BluRox -> :: grins in the dark, knowing Jax is enjoying herself:: Heather Jamieson -> To the bay then.. :: guestures for Kasuga to lead the way :: Ayumu Kasuga -> ::Nods and heads to the shuttle bay:: Station Officer> Yea, right... yer funny. Ain't no admiral, going to be climbing on our backwater station ladderway in a power outage. You been down to Benny's early today? Station Officer> Just move over so we can get down to engineering to find otu what's going on. Ayumu Kasuga -> I believe it`s a few decks down August Jax Robinson -> Shake a leg then Ensign, Admiral BluRox is in a hurry August Jax Robinson -> ::Shakes her head at Blu:: station help, always dragging a** Heather Jamieson -> More climbing... Ayumu Kasuga -> Yep, getting my exercise today Station Officer> This is Lt Gilmore...I don't know who that is in the dark, but when this is over...I expect you to report to.. :: feels a tap from above:: What is it Sam Ens Sam> Uhm..sir...... Admiral BluRox ...well..is onboard...sir August Jax Robinson -> ::Shines a light up:: She is, and right next to me Lt Gilmore> Right..and....uhm... are you serious? Lt Gilmore> Who is that befow us? STSF_BluRox -> Lt Gilmore..once you have completed your work, perhaps you and your staff would like to verify with the Republic......you know...that large Sovereign class ship...sitting a bit off your station...... Heather Jamieson -> :: After some moments Kasuga and Jamieson arrive at the shuttle bay ::Heather Jamieson -> Which shuttle>? STSF_BluRox -> I'm not here to get in your way...however I do wish to get to the Ops platform. So please pass so we can finish our ascent Ayumu Kasuga -> Maybe that nice little Type VI there. STSF_BluRox -> (::knows Jax is grinning:: August Jax Robinson -> Gilmore right? is that 1 L or 2? STSF_BluRox -> Shuttle bay officer> Sir..... can I assist you? Heather Jamieson -> We need a reliable shuttle to reach the derilic ship Ayumu Kasuga -> Yes, that's right. On orders from Admiral Blurox. August Jax Robinson -> {{my handcream smells like maple syrup, is it from Canada?}} STSF_BluRox -> :: walks over to the two:: The ship is docked to the lower pylon. You can reach it by the accessway....However we do have an issue with the shuttle you want to bother....we can't power open the shuttle bay doors... Ayumu Kasuga -> (Either that, or Vermont) Ayumu Kasuga -> (Which is basically Canada anyway) STSF_BluRox -> not unless we blow the doors and I don't believe they want us to damage the station... Heather Jamieson -> We will use the access way? August Jax Robinson -> {{Make room for Blu & me if anyone wins tomorrow, we are moving in}} Ayumu Kasuga -> Very well. How do we get to the access way? STSF_BluRox -> I can offer you portable power packs. That will get you there without damaging the bay doors, we can let you out the manual airlock, and can power you there so you don’t have to do floors worth of ladderway STSF_BluRox -> SB officer> Would that be sufficient for you? Ayumu Kasuga -> Yes, that should be sufficient. Heather Jamieson -> :: Moving to the access way :: Ayumu Kasuga -> ::follows Heather to the access way, thanking the Shuttle bay officer for his help:: STSF_BluRox -> SB officer> The power packs are over here. If you get into the suits in the lockers there, I will help you get the packs on. With the limited light, I want to make sure you have everything on right before you exit Lt Gilmore.> Sir..I’m sorry sir. I had no idea sir. Of course, we can go back up and let you through.. Ayumu Kasuga -> Great, thanks for your help. ::gets the suits and power packs and puts them on:: STSF_BluRox -> Blu> No, no...you have work to do, just head down and we'll go up after you pass. STSF_BluRox -> Though...if you would please send a report to Commander Jax....updating her on the situation you find below, it would be highly appreciated STSF_BluRox -> PAUSE SIM STSF_BluRox -> PAUSE SIM STSF_BluRox -> PAUSE SIM August Jax Robinson -> {{Yo I am a Commander!}} August Jax Robinson -> ::Paused:: Ayumu Kasuga -> Yay Ayumu Kasuga -> ::Paused:: STSF_BluRox -> (YOU ARE! ...EDIT..used to your hubby leading me places!_ STSF_BluRox -> and..shooting me in the back August Jax Robinson -> yeah, I will let it slide, he has knocked you out a lot STSF_BluRox -> Ok all, thanks for running a shorthanded group, but we've moved it along a bit, so next week we can start pulling stuff together...we'll say next week, you've gotten the packs on, and have made it to the ship, ok? Feel free to log it STSF_BluRox -> Ok all....have a good week. Stay safe, have a good week...remember to vote (not you Canada)..... STSF_BluRox -> And..next week...Republic is 25 years old..bring a party hat! Ayumu Kasuga -> YaY August Jax Robinson -> Hans.. come to the USA! STSF_BluRox -> Jax..come back to Talon...we need the dues August Jax Robinson -> we have electric STSF_BluRox -> without squirrels having to make it August Jax Robinson -> what night? Ayumu Kasuga -> Maybe somewhere warm STSF_BluRox -> Thursday! August Jax Robinson -> SuperNatrual night?!! STSF_BluRox -> 11pm August Jax Robinson -> Hans... NY, you know you want to Ayumu Kasuga -> I have family there STSF_BluRox -> Ok....you all have a great week, we'lll see you all soon. Crew..dismissed!

Please join me in congratulating the crew of STSF’s very own USS Republic as they embark on their 25th season of continuous online Star Trek Simming/Roleplay. We are officially one of the longest continually running online text-based Star Trek Role Playing Sims out there, playing online each week (with the rare holiday off occasionally), since 1991. We invite you all to stop by before we get the sim going to help us commemorate this auspicious day on Monday, November 14th at 11pm EST, in the sim room Republic, to help us celebrate this special day. (It's how we pick up new crew, medical sedates them, we wake them after we leave Starbase). We would like to invite everyone to come and remember not only your favorite moments on the Republic, things regarding the Republic, but we want to hear more about your sims as well. This is a huge milestone and one we would like to share with the entire forum if they would care to join in. If you've ever played on the Republic, we'd especially love to have you come relate something that made you laugh, something that made you cry.....that frustrating plot device....or even some of those crazy tales from Shoreleave. We had one year, and a great picture from Baltimore, where we had 21 of the 23 crewmembers present and in the photo. Many have remained friend through the years, vacationing together, friends on facebook and other social media together, some just chatting when they can. Of our current players, their time ranges from shortest being 14 years to a few of us at 22 years actually playing on the sim....which...wow, that's a long time!!! Anyway, we'd love to have you stop by, even if for a moment and say hello! 11 PM EST on Monday November 14th. - Room USS Republic Now a bit of history. Yes, some of you have seen it before, it's the boring part, but we’re posting it again so we don’t lose it. Such as the gif of the original ships’ plaque passed to me by Admiral Morgyn, which is on a floppy disk, in a box buried somewhere in my basement. The USS Republic Sim began in November 1991 on a small university server, under the command of Captain Kruge. The ship them moved through a short interlude with Netscape and then shortly after that, the ship was moved over to play on the America Online service as it's founding ship, where it played under the auspices of StarFleet Online, later renamed Spacefleet Online due to various legal issues that arose. Bouncing around the AOL forums with our hosts having to sport many different titles over the years, and I know many of our past and present crew members wore many of these names. You often saw us with the prefix of OGF, Host OGF, Host PCG, Host Games, Guide, Hometown and many more, but through it all, we remained the same players with the same surnames. Following in the footsteps of Captain Kruge, 'The Republic' has also been commanded by Captain Kraf, Admiral Erinna Morgyn, Captain Fish Vir, Captain Jael, Captain Kilgore, Vice-Admiral Ender Wiggins and Rear Admiral Errrika BluRox. In 2002, the USS Republic-D, a Galaxy-class ship serving as a flag vessel for Rear Admiral Errrika BluRox and Commander Kania Kawalas, moved to the Star Trek Simulation Forum. The Republic, part of the founding of STSF, had to delay making the physical initial jump to STSF from SFOL, due to room limitations as we shared a time slot with the USS Manticore, commanded by our current Fleet Admiral Atragon, (he’s so handsome, how could we not defer to him!?), but at the time, we only had the one chat room, so many of the crew would participate in the new STSF Monday Academy (run by BluRox and Kbear) as a warmup to the Republic sim, then pop back over to our old room to play there during construction. Once a second room was built, (many thanks to our ever amazing Webmaster for ‘making it so’) the move was completed, and our voyages continue here to this day. We love ya Webbie, thanks again! Sadly, many people forget that the Republic was also a founding member of STSF, just sorta sitting homeless on an asteroid waiting for the station to be built. Most recently, our crew has moved onto the new USS Republic NCC-1371-E,(yes, we tore up yet another ship); a nice newly modified Sovereign-class vessel, with the crew all having a hand in the unique naming of our shuttles, and yes, we do have a pink glittery one reserved for our chief of security, but only because we picked the ship up early before they could redo it’s paint job, a standing joke while at the Utopia Planatia Shipyards. Currently under the joint command of Rear Admiral Errrika BluRox and Captain Rian Kwai, we continue forward, having put two decades of history behind us and continuing on in our third decade of simming together. Many of our crew have been steady players on the ship for over 15-20 years themselves! The scarier part is, some of us have been here almost as long as the ship. We also have had some wonderful new players come join us, and are always looking for more victims...er, I mean crew. To our current crew and the many, many others that have served aboard the Republic over the years, have joined us in one of the many joint sim plots that have run with the other fine ships in the forum, have played that ever so special “Special Guest Villian/Visitor/Victim”; your continued dedication to the ship and our simming community as a whole, is what has made it what it is, and your perseverance is what still keeps us going to this day. Just wait until we hit 30! You guys are the best and we thank each and every one of you. We could not have done this without you! Thank you to each and every one of you that have stopped by to watch, play, joke, SGV or even blow raspberries at us. Without you all, we would not be here. I especially have to thank my XO's, most notably Rian Kwai and Kania Kawalas, who have had to put up with me for all these years! Without you, Holly would have most definitely taken over the ship..lol. Seriously though, I appreciate your time and efforts, as I do the entire crew, who are here week in and week out. (You may all collect 1 "Get out of Peril Free Card" if you read this to the end, for use in any upcoming Season 25 sim. Must be collected in person during the anniversary sim and message me the word "Toast"). Blu

USS REPUBLIC MISSION BRIEFING 51610.31 - Season 24 The crew, while taking a well-deserved break on Deep Station 344...had heard of news of the bizarre deaths of not only a few of their own station crew, but that of an entire ship that had been tractored into the station. While enjoying each other’s company at a local pub on the station, a scream was heard, lighting went in and out, a strange blue arcing light was seen, and now...at Christina's feet next to the dead body that had been found on the floor....were the bodies of the 2 station security officers she had just been talking too BEGIN SIM BEGIN SIM BEGIN SIM Heather Jamieson -> :: Standing in the midst of the madness :: STSF_BluRox -> Back up everyone.......Christina....what happened? Ayumu Kasuga -> ::backs off surveying the scene:: ACTION:: More station security and medical arrive STSF_BluRox -> Christina....did you see what happened? Did they touch that body? Did that electrical like surge we saw hit them? STSF_BluRox -> Station Medical> :: reaches the scene and kneels down by the bodies, scanning them all quickly with her tricorder Christina_Nickles -> I don’t know I saw the blue lights and when everything settled down the 2 I was talking to were on the floor. Christina_Nickles -> :: kneels down touching their necks checking for a pulse:: August Jax Robinson -> ::Looks around the area for someone who looks guilty:: STSF_BluRox -> Christina...wait...... Christina_Nickles -> They were just talking to me Christina_Nickles -> :: stands up looking to Blu:: STSF_BluRox -> Yes...and then that spark.......what if that happens to you? Let medical there assess....and..now that you've touched them. I want them to scan you as well...just in case it is something transferred by touch Christina_Nickles -> Aye sir. ::remains where she stood as ordered:: Heather Jamieson -> :: Goes up to the Admiral :: Admiral.. Rue Wydown -> ::looking around the corridor, hands behind her back:: STSF_BluRox -> Station security team (part 2)> ::turns to the Republic crew:: What happened here? Did you see anything? STSF_BluRox -> ::turns to look at Heather:: What is it Ms Jamieson? Heather Jamieson -> We need all the data the station has on this incident and that of the other vessel. Ayumu Kasuga -> No, I didn't see anything Heather Jamieson -> I'd be willing to look it over. STSF_BluRox -> Did you see something? Or have an idea what may be causing this? August Jax Robinson -> we just came upon the victim, we didn't see what happened Christina_Nickles -> ::to the security officer::: I was talking to them, ::pointing to the 2 on the floor:: and then a blue spark... when it was over they were on the floor. STSF_BluRox -> Good...I'd like you to do that, we just need to get clearance from the station commander... Heather Jamieson -> Is the Commander nearby? STSF_BluRox -> Station Security> :: turns to the Admiral and Rue:: Sirs....I'm sorry, I did not see you at first.:: snaps off a fast salute:: May I speak with you both....in private a moment? STSF_BluRox -> ::looks over to Rue, and back to the guard...:: Ie...one moment please. Heather Jamieson -> :: taps her badge :: Jamison to Station Commander.. Rue Wydown -> ((Did you just speak in Romulan?!)) Christina_Nickles -> :: watching as the medic runs the scanner over her waiting for the results:: STSF_BluRox -> One moment Heather, I may be able to get permission from security here for you to gain access since it is their investigation now. While this is fresh...borrow a tricorder from someone, and get as many readings in this area..... STSF_BluRox -> (aye) STSF_BluRox -> (mumbles some Rihan at them quietly) STSF_BluRox -> Get Ayumu to assist you...Jax...I want you to follow up with the station engineer about these power fluxuations... STSF_BluRox -> Rue and I will be right back... Christina....assist security....if anyone has a question. You are following my orders STSF_BluRox -> ::turns to call Rue over to talk with the guard:: Christina_Nickles -> :: feeling the odd looks coming from others around:: I swear I didn’t do anything Christina_Nickles -> Aye Sir, STSF_BluRox -> :: steps to the side and walks a few steps away from the crowd with the secuirty officer::What is it son? Have there been more incidents like this? Rue Wydown -> ::notices Blu waving her over, grins (which is really inappriopriate, but that's waht she does:: and heads over:: STSF_BluRox -> Red shirt 1> Aye sir....: looks nervously from Blu and over to Rue::: Christina_Nickles -> :: looks to the Doc:: Am I ok to move off, or d you needmore scans? STSF_BluRox -> (oh geez..the Blu and Rue show...they rhyme) Christina_Nickles -> ((LOL)) Heather Jamieson -> :: Looking around. Knells down at one of the bodies :: STSF_BluRox -> Red shirt 1> Sirs...I don't know how to say this....but...the station commander has been found dead, and his XO, she's non-responsive..medical has her in a stasis field until they can figure out what's wrong.... Rue Wydown -> Oh this is getting more interesting by the minute. Who's taken command then? Ayumu Kasuga -> Hmm. ::Rubs chin"" STSF_BluRox -> Medical to Christina> I'd like to take you back to medical to scan you, once we've taken these bodies back as well.... if you could give us a hand, as you've already touched them anyway Christina_Nickles -> Aye, I can do that. STSF_BluRox -> Ops is now in charge. She has asked me to find you both, and request the Republic's assistance, as this is beyond anything we've had to deal with. May I lead you to her please? Heather Jamieson -> No Commander? Christina_Nickles -> :: moves to help pick up one of the victims and take them to their medical unit:: STSF_BluRox -> Yes, by all means...Rue...I think we put a quarantine on this station....nobody goes to or from for the time being, the Republic is off limits in case this is something that the biofilters cannot pick up Christina_Nickles -> :: calls out to Heather and Ayumu:: I'll be in Medical if I’m needed. Ayumu Kasuga -> Okay STSF_BluRox -> Medical officer> :: to Christina..: You don't have to carry them, we have a antigrav sled coming in just a moment, it's more. Practical, and we can cover them so as not to scare more of the station crew... August Jax Robinson -> {{Bak}{ Christina_Nickles -> :: nods and waits:: STSF_BluRox -> Rue...can you contact the Republic, and have them also lock down any ships arriving or leaving..nobody leaves, nobody else comes in. Sound good? Rue Wydown -> You got it. ::nods:: August Jax Robinson -> ::Follows Ayumu?:: STSF_BluRox -> Heather, Ayumu..Jax....with me please...we need to go see the station Commander....Rue please join us after you take care of the orders to the ship. Thank you. Ayumu Kasuga -> ::nods and follows Blu:: Heather Jamieson -> :: Goes with Blue :: August Jax Robinson -> ::Follows:: are we in trouble Ayumu Kasuga -> Probably. Rue Wydown -> +Republic+ Oi, Lt Grayson. I need you to do a few things for me. We got ourselves a situation over here. ::proceeds to give instructions about lock-down, communiques with HQ and information she needs their trusty sidekick to dig up:: Heather Jamieson -> Just what is going on here? Viral outbreak? Christina_Nickles -> :: assists the Medic to get the 2 bodies onto the anti-grav sled:: ACTION::LIGHTS START TO FLICKER AND THAT BLUE ARCHING IS SEEN AGAIN...THIS TIME, ONLY THE EMERGENCY LIGHTING COMES BACK UP FOR THE MAIN CORRIDOR.....THEN IT FLICKERS AND GOES OUT. LEAVING THE STATION IN TOTAL DARKNESS...WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE BLUE LIGHTNING THEY OBSERVE ARCING AROUND THE CEILING, OCCASIONALLY BACK LIGHTING SOME CREW MEMBER, AND A FEW SCREAMS AS WELL STSF_BluRox -> Security......Lights? Ayumu Kasuga -> What the deuce? Christina_Nickles -> Whats going on! Rue Wydown -> (m) I think we just went from situation to emergency ::glancing at the ceiling as if it will give her the answers:: ACTION:: The guard turns on a small palm beacon and shines it around...Admiral...perhaps I should get you and your staff to the birdge quickly......if you would follow me please... Christina_Nickles -> ;: making their way carefully to medical:: STSF_BluRox -> Republic crew.....you are all with me....no separation.....except you Christina...stay with medical..... ::;not even sure she is close enough to hear her still:: Rue Wydown -> Space is dark, isn't it? ::smirking, although no one can see her:: ACTION:: A FEW OTHERS PALM BEACONS ARE ACTIVATED, CREATING SMALL BEAMS OF LIGHT CRISS CROSSING AROUND THEM AS PEOPLE ARE WALKING, MAKING SURE OF WHERE THEY ARE STEPPING. Christina_Nickles -> :: keeping her hands on the anti-grav sled to keep with the medics:: Does this happen a lot? STSF_BluRox -> ::Shakes head at Rue, knowing she wouldn't see it one way or another:: STSF_BluRox -> (it's Halloween....you didn't think I wouldn't put in into a dark enclosed area, with dead people around you?) Christina_Nickles -> How far to medical? Rue Wydown -> This reminds me of that one story about the vashta nerada... STSF_BluRox -> Medical staff> I don't know...I've never had to find it in the dark before.... I'm not even sure the lift is working..once we find it, will it be safe to even get in it? STSF_BluRox -> Vashta Nerada? what happened there? Christina_Nickles -> I was wondering about that. STSF_BluRox -> I hope that this is something that Jax can easily fix for us? STSF_BluRox -> (oops, we just lost Jax)! Christina_Nickles -> :: continuing to move with the sled and medic:: Ayumu Kasuga -> ::with the others, looking around:: Rue Wydown -> Their were microscopic beings. In small numbers, they're harmless. In large swarms they can block out light and can strip an animals bones within milliseconds. STSF_BluRox -> Medical staff> someone is going to get hurt if we keep walking in the dark. We should wait here until the lights come back up, don't you think? ACTION: Ayumu sees mostly dark..some blue arcing...and a fww hand lights shining at the floor Heather Jamieson -> That sounds awful Captain.. STSF_BluRox -> Well Rue...that's cheerful...hopefully.....we wont' find themhere.... STSF_BluRox -> Not sure we'd be able to do much against that Ayumu Kasuga -> Hmm. STSF_BluRox -> Ayumu....Heather..any ideas? Rue Wydown -> That's true. Once they have you in their sites as prey, you're a goner. ::nonchalantly, always did like a good ghost story:: Heather Jamieson -> Spreading like a virus, but the arching electric... some type of nano-machines? STSF_BluRox -> I think we need to see the logs from that ship that was brougth in...they said it had started there. If the station hasnt' downloaded them yet, we'll have you both go aboard and take a look Ayumu Kasuga -> hmm. It'd be too small to be detected by scanners. Yes, perhaps we can get more ideas if we looked there. Christina_Nickles -> Aalright as you say. I tought you would know your station, but we can wait here. STSF_BluRox -> Medic> I'm a doctor's asssistant..not a structural engineer. How do I know if the lift will be working or not? Heather Jamieson -> Great. Hazmat protocols? Christina_Nickles -> No maam thats not was I was speaking of. Ayumu Kasuga -> EVA suits would be good idea Ayumu Kasuga -> DEpending on the environment there ACTION> AS THEY ARE IN THE DARK, THE BODIES ON THE GRAV SLED GIVE OFF A FAINT BLUE GLOW.....ALMOST AS IF STEAM RISING FROM A BOILING POT...HOWEVER RISING AND PULLING TOGETHER..FLOATING ABOVE THE BODY, AND THEN UP TOWARDS THE CEILING ...JOINING IN ANOTHER ARC THAT APPEARS AND THEN DISAPPEARS... STSF_BluRox -> Medic> :: had been repositioning one of the bodies, falls suddently to the floor as the above happens:: Thud PAUSE SIM PAUSE SIM PAUSE SIM Ayumu Kasuga -> ::paused:: oooh Christina_Nickles -> ::paused:: Rue Wydown -> Muhahahaha STSF_BluRox -> So....you're all in the dark...... some of you...perhaps alone...... STSF_BluRox -> something strange is going on..... STSF_BluRox -> and besides the crew of the ship, 3 last week, and now the station command, 3 others and ....wow...how many bodies are on this station.... STSF_BluRox -> muhahaha....turn in next week...... and... STSF_BluRox -> good luck..... STSF_BluRox -> rolf STSF_BluRox -> Rue, anything from you? Rue Wydown -> Nope Rue Wydown -> Happy Halloween STSF_BluRox -> ok..have a great week everyone...Happy Halloween, think of what you might do in this situation, and I hope you all survive the week! Crew Dismissed Ayumu Kasuga -> Happy Halloween :D Rue Wydown -> Gnight guys STSF_BluRox -> Good night all..see you on Thursday STSF_BluRox -> feel better my sick ones Christina_Nickles -> night

USS REPUBLIC MISSION BRIEFING 51610.24 - Season 24 - Station Shoreleave .... continued.... The crew while taking a bit of time to unwind after a few very stressful missions, have met for a relaxing evening aboard Remote Station 344. While waiting for the rest of their first order of snacks and drinks...it was noticed that there were some power fluxuations, and some very nervous looks from the few other customers in the establishment. The serving girl had mentioned that this had been happening since a dead ship, with it's dead crew had been tractored aboard...and now.... there had been several deaths here....As the lights flickered yet again.....and briefly went out....they heard a scream from down the corridor.... BEGIN SIM BEGIN SIM BEGIN SIM... Christina_Nickles -> That sounded like a scream Ayumu Kasuga -> What was that? Rue Wydown -> ::nom nom nom nom:: August Jax Robinson -> Sounds like the Holo-novel Jaws August Jax Robinson -> ::gets a refill:: STSF_BluRox -> Easy everyone.....I’m sure station security will have all in order.... Probably someone not used to being on a station and having the power go out....yet....perhaps we should discuss this with the station command crew, to see if we can lend any assistance. if there was an emergency, I'm sure they'd have sounded an alarm.... Ayumu Kasuga -> ::sips her beer:: ACTION:: An alarm goes off:: Ayumu Kasuga -> I'm sure you're right Adm... oh. Rue Wydown -> ;:thinking "cue the alarm":: Rue Wydown -> You just *had* to say it, didn't you? Heather Jamieson -> :: Looks up in a what now thing :: ACTION:: Lights begin to flicker again STSF_BluRox -> Republic> +COM+ Admiral...this is Holly. We've noticed a number of strange energy spiked aboard the station, and sensors picked up ....what could almost be some sort of energy arc....as if it were reaching for the ship. I've had Ops move the ship to a safer distance from the station. We will see if we are able to beam you back, but we may need to send a shuttle for you Rue Wydown -> Anyone have an emergency light on 'em? I'm a thinkin' we ought to find out what's going on or at the very least head back to the ship? August Jax Robinson -> ::Pulls out her palm light:: Ayumu Kasuga -> Yeah ::pulls out her palm light:: STSF_BluRox -> +COM+ Holly....very good. We'll check in here and see if we can provide any assistance and will be back in touch shortly. Blu out STSF_BluRox -> (and just where do you keep a palm light when you are on leave?) eh? Ayumu Kasuga -> (In her bag) Christina_Nickles -> I didnt expect this on leave. STSF_BluRox -> Any of you have a tricorder? We could use it's light source and see if we can help scan for abnormalities... August Jax Robinson -> {{Pocket}} Ayumu Kasuga -> Ah, I left it in my room ::looks at Heather:: STSF_BluRox -> (I'll let ya slide silly.... but just thinking..how many episodes...even on leave, do you see a woman with a bag...eh? ) Ayumu Kasuga -> (lol) Heather Jamieson -> I have a small data padd.. can put the screen on bright./ Heather Jamieson -> :: Gets out the padd ::STSF_BluRox -> Ok...let's go see what's going on..... stay together for now, if we need to beam back to the ship Rue Wydown -> Don't look at me, I thought I was taking a break. I got nuthin' as far as a tricorder or light. Ayumu Kasuga -> You're a data PADD Heather Jamieson -> :: Flips on the padd as a light source :: Hmm, a bit dim... ACTION: Emergency power comes back on, providing dim lighting around the station.... Ayumu Kasuga -> Somewhat less dim now Heather Jamieson -> This thing can scan for the wireless network on the station. :: scans :: It's down.. no surprise August Jax Robinson -> ::Takes her drink with her:: Ayumu Kasuga -> ::likewise:: Christina_Nickles -> :: looks around:: everything looks in place... STSF_BluRox -> I only have my padd, since I had been reporting to the station commander about the transfer of the sample...however....while we spoke as to the security of the sample.....he never mentioned a .....:: stops:: power issue.... Oh crud......that sample....Quickly... Christina_Nickles -> Sample?? STSF_BluRox -> :: stands and heads towards the door of the establishment:: STSF_BluRox -> Server> Please...do not go...your food will be out momentarily. We have sent someone for candles......I"m sure security has this all taken care of Rue Wydown -> Remember what we brought onboard? August Jax Robinson -> ::pays the tab:: August Jax Robinson -> on to the station or onto the Republic? Heather Jamieson -> Want me to go with you? STSF_BluRox -> Ok...so not sure how long I was locked up..did you see any of my conversation with the server? August Jax Robinson -> {{Server just asked us not to leave, they have candles}} STSF_BluRox -> (ok..thanks) Heather Jamieson -> Sample... should we get>? Christina_Nickles -> :: stands to follow Blu:: STSF_BluRox -> ::turns to the server:: Thank you kindly. We will return if we are able and everything is ok.... :: reaches into a pocket and pulls something out and hands it to the woman:: That should more than cover any inconvenience... Rue Wydown -> ::steals a few chips as she follows the others:: This ought to be fun ::Grins:: STSF_BluRox -> Let's try to stay together unless we are needed to assist..... let's go see what that commotion was about... Christina_Nickles -> :: nods and wats for Blu to move out:: STSF_BluRox -> :: turns left outside the door and heads down the corridor to where they see a small crowd ahead:: Ayumu Kasuga -> ::nods and follows:: August Jax Robinson -> oh great ::Sour face:: Christina_Nickles -> That cant be good STSF_BluRox -> Christina.... you and Heather....go check it out.... Rue Wydown -> Anyone else feel we might have just entered the plot of a horror movie? ::teasing:: Heather Jamieson -> Right Christina_Nickles -> Aye Ayumu Kasuga -> Yeah. August Jax Robinson -> ::Thwapps Rue's arm:: STSF_BluRox -> :: turns to Rue and Jax:: Rue Wydown -> What? ::innocent look:: August Jax Robinson -> .huh? STSF_BluRox -> Once Nickles finds out what's going on, we should go talk with the station command. Jax, you may be needed to help with this power situation, along with Heather.... August Jax Robinson -> Yes ma'am Christina_Nickles -> ::moves towards the crowd:: Whats goingon here?I Is there a problem?? Heather Jamieson -> :: Heading there with Nickles :: Christina_Nickles -> ((sorry everything froze up on me)) STSF_BluRox -> Rue you and I should check on the status of that sample and ensure it's still secure, and Ayumu....we may need you to assist Jax as well....if we need to coordinate help from Republic. Or if things are worse...if we need to evacuate the station ACTION:: As Christina and Heather move down the corridor towards the group of crew and security they note that they are leaning over what appears to be a body in the center of the floor.... Rue Wydown -> You mean split up? Heather Jamieson -> Oh my.... Heather Jamieson -> Who is that? Ayumu Kasuga -> Uh oh Christina_Nickles -> Oh great.... not sure.. Everyone step aside please ... ::to the Security:: Can we be of help?? August Jax Robinson -> isn't splitting up how things go bad ::Looks at Rue]:: Station security> ::turns to Nickles:: Please stand back...we're security, we'll take..... Oh.....::noting the uniform and insignia:: I don't know you. Who are you? Visiting from one of the ships docked? Station Security> :: taps a few things into the padd while waiting for her answer:: Christina_Nickles -> Yes we are from the USS Republic, Can we be of any help? STSF_BluRox -> :: turns back to August:: I know, I know...I said we shouldn't split up, but if what the server was telling us is true, then it's going to take all of us, providing what assistance we can. We can't ethically turn our heads and leave Rue Wydown -> Usually. Or at least that's what Mr Pricklepants explained about the finer points of horror movies. Station Security> :: mumbles :: Only if you can bring the dead back to life........ Christina_Nickles -> What happened to that one?? ::pointing to the body::: Station Security> I'm sorry....I'm just...baffled...this is the third one this week. Just.....sapped of life....and no obvious reason.... August Jax Robinson -> ::Looks at Blu, then at Security:: Station Security -> Yet....each time....there has been a power fluxuation Christina_Nickles -> No reason for death? STSF_BluRox -> Jax.....can you follow up with Christina? Rue and I are going to head up Ops.....::turns to Ayumu:: Please accompany us as well.... :: also knowing that Ayumu has one of the lights that they have:: Ayumu Kasuga -> Yes, very well. ::tags along:: August Jax Robinson -> ::walks over to Nickles:: who's dead? Station Security> No idea. Medical is still looking at the other bodies. And those of the ship we brought in...the entire ship was just....dead...no sign of weapons fire, no struggle. air was present STSF_BluRox -> Blu> Rue..Ayumu...let's go...Ayumu...please light our wayAyumu Kasuga -> ::Flicks on her light and walks along:: Christina_Nickles -> Unsure Commander But this is the 4rd since they pulled a ship full of deceased into dock. Rue Wydown -> In all seriousness, if I die, don't let my husband say "I told you so" at the funeral. Muzzle him if you need to, aye? Christina_Nickles -> **3rd4 STSF_BluRox -> ::turns to Rue:: I'm sorry. I didn't realize you were married........ STSF_BluRox -> (3rd this week) Christina_Nickles -> ((I know Coldny hit the correct buttons so I gave up__ Ayumu Kasuga -> ::surprise by that as well:: Christina_Nickles -> (( I HATE MY NUMB FINGERS)))) STSF_BluRox -> ((Numb fingers better than numb tongue!)) Heather Jamieson -> :: Looking at the body... :: Rue Wydown -> ::raises a brow:: You make it sound like a death sentence? ACTION:: Light's flicker again...and go out... a strange blue crackling of light or energy seen near where the other group had been standing near the bodies......it arcs back and forth....almost like there was a short circuit in a panel... August Jax Robinson -> ::Looks up:: illness? STSF_BluRox -> No...I didn't mean it like that.. I'm ....I'm just surprised....You hadn't asked for any leave to go home Christina_Nickles -> What in the heck is that sparking!! Ayumu Kasuga -> Wow, oh my god.. ::Looks up:: STSF_BluRox -> :: stops seeing the lights go out around them:: Now what? August Jax Robinson -> What is all this? ACTION:: Emergency lighting comes back up.......and .... Again....a woman screams... looking at two of the security officers laying on the ground.... Rue Wydown -> Woah hoah. I want to know what's with the power blips. Who's manipulating it. PAUSE SIM PAUSE SIM PAUSE SIM August Jax Robinson -> ::Paused:: Ayumu Kasuga -> ::paused: Heather Jamieson -> Ahh! Heather Jamieson -> Or not STSF_BluRox -> Well...you will just have to wait until next week, now won't you...but at least you'll be able to snack on left over Halloween candy while we play! Ayumu Kasuga -> Yay STSF_BluRox -> unless...do you give out poutine Ayumu? jk...<3 Rue Wydown -> Oh my Ayumu Kasuga -> lol August Jax Robinson -> :o STSF_BluRox -> Ok, thanks for coming everyone.......Next week......... Is the station....haunted? Muhahahaha!!! August Jax Robinson -> aaahhhhh STSF_BluRox -> Hope you all have a great week... Rue Wydown -> Night guys ;D STSF_BluRox -> Ok all..Crew Dismissed....

USS Republic Mission Briefing 51610.17 - Season 24 - Station Shoreleave....... The crew has finished up a stressful mission cleaning up more of the J'Rom mess and has been granted a few days of Shore leave at Station 344 to have a chance to relax and unwind. Several of the crew have ended up in the same eating establishment (ok...there are only a few...but this one is one of the better ones....) BEGIN SIM BEGIN SIM STSF_BluRox -> :: sitting with Rue:: STSF_BluRox -> :: sees Heather and Ayumu across the way:: STSF_BluRox -> I see they found the good spot as well.... Rue Wydown -> ::munching on a cheese stick:: They're behaving themselves. ::pauses:: Is that normal? Ayumu Kasuga -> ::drinking a glass of Guinness:: August Jax Robinson -> ::at the bar getting a drink:: STSF_BluRox -> No......it's not....:: laughs:: Heather Jamieson -> :: Drinks :: This drink will do. STSF_BluRox -> :: waves over to Jax to come join them:: Ayumu Kasuga -> What is that? STSF_BluRox -> Actually....this table is big enough....we could ask the two girls to join us as well.........unless you mind? August Jax Robinson -> ::heads over to Blu's table:: afternoon Sir STSF_BluRox -> Hi August..........won't you join us? Rue Wydown -> Why not. The more the merrier. STSF_BluRox -> ::nods over towards Ayumu...and beacons the two of them over if they chose to do so:: Heather Jamieson -> :: Grabs her drink :: Sure thing.. Ayumu Kasuga -> Let’s go.. Ayumu Kasuga -> ::grabs her drink and heads over:: Ayumu Kasuga -> ::Tales a seat with the Admiral and Rue:: Hello. Rue Wydown -> Whotcha Jax ::lifts her tea, because...well..she's odd:: Heather Jamieson -> :: Sits :: The drinks are alright here. :: drinks :: Ayumu Kasuga -> Yes, not a bad selection August Jax Robinson -> ::doesn't understand Rue fully, wonders if her translator is broken:: August Jax Robinson -> ::takes a seat, sips drink:: great Captain Rue Wydown -> Anyone else noticed the lack of...traffic through here? I mean, most pubs are a bit more lively during the Charlie shift. STSF_BluRox -> Nice to just sit back and not have to worry about anything for the moment though...... I've been looking forward to stopping by here for a nice meal........ but...I see what you mean, it is a little slow today.... Heather Jamieson -> :: Drinks :: I hope I was a good girl on this mission... :: drinks :: STSF_BluRox -> The cheese sticks are pretty good....:: waves the server back over to the table now that they've had others join them:: August Jax Robinson -> ::Looks around:: more drinks for us then? STSF_BluRox -> :: points..:: You might want to get someone to help my other officer over there...she seems to be stuck in the revolving door..... :: chuckles Ayumu Kasuga -> Push the door STSF_BluRox -> Seriously though.....and we may have a few more stopping in...so let's have another round of what everyone is drinking.....2 more baskets of these cheese sticks....., and...what are you all snacking on before we eat? My treat...... Rue Wydown -> Guac and chips? August Jax Robinson -> I was having wine, im not sure who makes it Ayumu Kasuga -> I had Guinness STSF_BluRox -> Server> ::nods to Blu and takes Rue's suggestion...:: waves her device over Jax's drink::: Ok...I have it....it's a good year.....I'll bring you the rest of the bottle if you'd like the others to give it a try as well.... STSF_BluRox -> Server> :: noting the rank on the collars and expecting a good tip if she makes them happy:: Heather Jamieson -> Some kind of spicy chip STSF_BluRox -> Server> :: waves the device over everyone else's drinks to log them:: Are you all good with what you have, or would you prefer another selection? Ayumu Kasuga -> ooh Rue Wydown -> I'll stick to my tea. You don't want to see me buzzed. Ayumu Kasuga -> I'm good. STSF_BluRox -> Server> Spicy yes? We have something very, very spicy......... though, you might want something a bit more mild after..... :grins:: Ayumu Kasuga -> ::chuckles:: August Jax Robinson -> {{OMG, why does C-SPAN take calls from crazy people!?}} STSF_BluRox -> Blu> Sweet tea..... STSF_BluRox -> {{totally for the entertainment value!! Heather Jamieson -> ((Are you calling again?}} STSF_BluRox -> Server> Let me put this in and get youj all started Ayumu Kasuga -> (lol) STSF_BluRox -> (good one Heather!) 33:57 August Jax Robinson -> {{I am thinking about.. tell them that I believe the Space people put Trump on the Earth rock}} Ayumu Kasuga -> (Don't think CPAC is that over the top :D ) STSF_BluRox -> :: looks around and lifts her drink:: Ladies......I know these last few months have been stressful....but thank you all...for a job well done:: Heather Jamieson -> :: Drinks another :: Ayumu Kasuga -> ::sips her drink:: STSF_BluRox -> :: I think Christina got carded and denied!:: Ayumu Kasuga -> Thanks. Heather and I got a bit more than we bargained for though. ::smiles:: Rue Wydown -> Whoohoo :;lifts her glass then takes a sip:: Ayumu Kasuga -> ::lifts her glass and drinks:: Heather Jamieson -> Admiral... you have nice...fur is it? Ayumu Kasuga -> ::Sideways glance at Heather:: August Jax Robinson -> ::Sips drink, winces at Heather:: Ayumu Kasuga -> ::Wonders what's in her drink:: Heather Jamieson -> :: Looks in her drink :: STSF_BluRox -> Uhm......thank you.....:: looks quizzically at Heather....and you....have nice hair... August Jax Robinson -> ::nudges Heather's leg:: STSF_BluRox -> Or is it the skin that you complement each other on? Ayumu Kasuga -> Maybe if you have a nice tan? STSF_BluRox -> :: thinking the relaxing snack just got awkward:: Heather Jamieson -> Really? You think so? I do use a strawberry shampoo. Heather Jamieson -> Both...depends. August Jax Robinson -> Shots over here Bartender! Rue Wydown -> ::tries to ignore the awkwardness:: STSF_BluRox -> :: wrinkles her nose:: Now what are you drinking Rue....more of that strange space tea? You should try this sweet peach tea.....it's a Terran favorite... Ayumu Kasuga -> ::sighs:: Ayumu Kasuga -> I like sweet tea, I had it once in Savannah STSF_BluRox -> Server> :: walks over and starts setting down the first few baskets of appetizers:: Heather Jamieson -> :: Touches her hair :: (m) Hmm.. Ayumu Kasuga -> ::eats a cheese stick:: Can I get a glass of sweet tea, peach flavour? ACTION:: Suddenly....the lights begin to flicker, the overhead air circulators become quiet, and the lights go out for about 7 seconds....before coming back on::: Ayumu Kasuga -> Whoa... ::looks up:: Heather Jamieson -> Oh, I'll have a briefing on the stellar interests in that sector we were just in and... I bet none of you... STSF_BluRox -> Server>> Oh no....not again:: obviously stressed and worried:: Rue Wydown -> Someone didn't pay their electricity bill Heather Jamieson -> Again? Ayumu Kasuga -> Power grid issues? August Jax Robinson -> could be a weak cable or pulling too much power August Jax Robinson -> ::Looks up:: STSF_BluRox -> :: sets the rest of the food down:: Let me go check with my supervisor.......we've been having...some issues. :: looks around nervously:: Ayumu Kasuga -> Hmm. Rue Wydown -> Chips! ::grabs a handful:: Heather Jamieson -> :: drinks :: Ayumu Kasuga -> ::Drinks her sweet tea:: STSF_BluRox -> :: grabs a cheese stick and takes a small bite:: So much for relaxation...... Jax.... Heather Jamieson -> Oh August, I did not see you there. :: looks at Jax :: How are? oh August Jax Robinson -> me? STSF_BluRox -> Did we couple the ship to their power grid while we docked? August Jax Robinson -> ::orders another drink:: August Jax Robinson -> no Sir, I don't like older stations hook-ups ACTION:: Lights flicker momentarily again, then settle back to normal. August Jax Robinson -> ::Sips drink:: Heather Jamieson -> Ugh STSF_BluRox -> Good, I feel better about that...if they have some sort of power surge going on, I'd rather not have it damage the ship's power system STSF_BluRox -> SERVER> :: Comes back.... Please stay calm....the station crew has told us that this should be momentary, and that they're working on it...I just hope...that it's not like last time....August Jax Robinson -> The old tin cans need to be upgraded. easy to fix. but they dont play nice with new ships Rue Wydown -> What do you mean last time? Ayumu Kasuga -> How often do these power problems occur? Heather Jamieson -> Last tieme? STSF_BluRox -> Server> This has been going on for a few weeks now.....we've even had a few people found dead and nobody can explain. It's been happening ever since they had tractored an old derelict ship here and docked it to the station so that they could investigate. August Jax Robinson -> ::Leans over to Heather;:: Last time we were infested with Breen space mice STSF_BluRox -> Deaths you said? Your station commander hadn't mentioned that to us when I met... Rue Wydown -> It’d be bad for tourism STSF_BluRox -> Server> Well....enough of our regular shippers and travelers have been avoiding the station since it started.... STSF_BluRox -> Server> Exactly..that's what they had told us...not to talk about it....Oopps...I suppose I am...Sorry..... Some of the others though...they said that the ship was haunted....and that we're haunted now as well... STSF_BluRox -> Manager> :: steps over hearing the server:: Lizanna...that's enough of that.....just get their order and let them eat... STSF_BluRox -> Excuse me, but...perhaps you could update us on what is going on? Rue Wydown -> ::glances at Blu, thinking of Blu thought she was crazy, she wondered why she thought of the server and the 'ghosts':: August Jax Robinson -> ::Pours her wine into a red solo cup - classy::: STSF_BluRox -> Manager> It's nothing...just a power issue. The station command sent a message that they are working on it so not to worry. Besides, you came here to relax.......... STSF_BluRox -> (Nice touch Jax!) Ayumu Kasuga -> ::sips tea:: STSF_BluRox -> (Red solo cup trivia....the divisions...are actually servings for shots/liquor/wine/beer!) lol Heather Jamieson -> I should have ordered something stronger. STSF_BluRox -> Perhaps I should go talk to the Command Cew ? STSF_BluRox -> Manager> I'd wait until they get this settled down....please, just enjoy your meals... August Jax Robinson -> ::leans the table:: I read this artical a that said if you have more then 3 drinks a night for 3\4 times A week. They Say You DRink too Much AND should get help Rue Wydown -> ::raises a brow:: ACTION:: A scream is heard from down the cooridore outside the pub........ PAUSE SIM PAUSE SIM PAUSE SIM STSF_BluRox -> (cliffhanger!) Heather Jamieson -> And credits... Ayumu Kasuga -> ooooh! STSF_BluRox -> que the spooky music STSF_BluRox -> Ok...thanks for showing up tonight...poor Christina is still stuck in the revolving door...perhaps it was her screaming!? Rue Wydown -> Ruh roh STSF_BluRox -> We will see you all next week....when.... we decide to keep eating our food, or go be nosey....... STSF_BluRox -> Questions, comments before we Dismiss? Heather Jamieson -> No comments :) Rue Wydown -> Nothing from me :) STSF_BluRox -> Crew Dismissed!! Good night everyone!

USS REPUBLIC MISSION BRIEFING 051610.10 - Season 24 The Republic has reached the nearest Star base, and have made arrangements for the crew to take Shore leave and get some rest, while the remaining evidence is logged and reports sent to Starfleet with regards to the Yridian incident with the pirates. Many of the crew have already beamed aboard the station and have the next 48 hours to take care of any relaxation, as well as getting their department stores and stocking completed. BEGIN SIM BEGIN SIM BEGIN SIM STSF_BluRox -> ::Exits Ready Room and crosses the bridge towards the lift:: Heather Jamieson -> :: Walking onto the station :: Ayumu Kasuga -> ::walks along the station, not far behind Heather:: Heather Jamieson -> It is too bad Jax could not come, or Will for that matter. STSF_BluRox -> ::looks around to see if Rue was nearby:: Rue Wydown -> You know what this ship needs? ::Looking over the requisition reports:: A brass tub and 200 mini disco balls. ACTION:: The Robinson's have shipped the kids off to the nanny, and have gotten a room on the station....a do not disturb sign on the door...... STSF_BluRox -> ::stops and turns hearding Rue:: 200 mini disco what? Heather Jamieson -> Well, if she does not like me, she does not like me. Rue Wydown -> Mini disco balls. ::showing her the list:: See... Ayumu Kasuga -> Hm. I ' Heather Jamieson -> Ah! There's a place... :: runs to a bar :: I'd imagine they want to spend their leave together. ::Runs after her:: Erich Jaenke -> Manticore: Night... STSF_BluRox -> What?! : perplexed:: STSF_BluRox -> (Ayumu and Heather...you could always invite Christina to join you since Jax is busy!) Ayumu Kasuga -> I wonder if anyone else is nearby? Heather Jamieson -> :: sits :: Hmm +Christina+ Where are you? Rue Wydown -> ::chuckles:: I thought you'd know why they requested them. I haven't the foggest...What's with the three wheels of cheese? Heather Jamieson -> :: Orders a pint :: Christina_Nickles -> +Heather+ Hi Heather Cmdr Jax has given me a short time off. What can I do for you? Ayumu Kasuga -> ::orders a pint of beer and some nachos:: Heather Jamieson -> +Christina+ Come on the station and join us. We are trying to get in trouble. Arrested or something here at their bar. STSF_BluRox -> Hmmm, little early to be stocking up for the holiday parties....I haven’t' the foggiest.. STSF_BluRox -> I've already sent my report over to station Ops and the sample has been transported and logged with security. So......How would you like to head over for a cup of something to drink and perhaps catch a bite. Christina_Nickles -> + heather+ Promise not to get me arrested and Il meet up with you Heather Jamieson -> +Christina+ Promises? Er... Ayumu Kasuga -> Hmm Ayumu Kasuga -> ::takes a sip of beer:: Heather Jamieson -> +Christina+ We'll be seated here, for now. Rue Wydown -> I thought you were afraid of my brand of drink? ::smirks:: Christina_Nickles -> +Heather+ On my way STSF_BluRox -> I didn't say i was going to drink what you were...lol Christina_Nickles -> :: head to her quarters to change into her Civies:: STSF_BluRox -> Come on. Let's at least get a change of scenery and put this last mission behind us Rue Wydown -> Sounds brilliant Heather Jamieson -> :: Gets a handful of pretzels :: Christina_Nickles -> :: changes into something comfortable and heads for the station:: Rue Wydown -> Oh, can we splurge for those fried cheese stick thingies? STSF_BluRox -> My treat...let's go Ayumu Kasuga -> ::takes a bite of her nachos:: STSF_BluRox -> ::steps into the lift and waves her aboard:: Rue Wydown -> ::double steps into the lift:: Heather Jamieson -> I hope we don't go in that sector again... Christina_Nickles -> :: walks through the docking port and onto the station:: Heather Jamieson -> I am not much of an actor Christina_Nickles -> :: makes her way to the bar:: STSF_BluRox -> :: lift opens and she steps out walking to the transporter room:: Rue Wydown -> Doesn't your species have issues with alcohol? Heather Jamieson -> :: drinks and munches on a pretzel :: Christina_Nickles -> :: walks up to the bar top:: Hi all. What’s going on? Ayumu Kasuga -> I hope so as well. Hello, Christina. STSF_BluRox -> Yes....I avoid it, or if on a rare occasion, I will take a detox tab first. Honestly...I know this place that makes a really good milkshake.... STSF_BluRox -> Though..you are welcome to have alcohol if you wish. I sort of thought you'd prefer a tea....but they have a bit of everything Ayumu Kasuga -> ::takes a sip of her cold beer:: Rue Wydown -> Oh no, I could really use a good cuppa. ::grins:: Those replicators make horrid horrid stuff Heather Jamieson -> Just getting a synthetic drink and some replicated pretezel.. look, they are in the shape of the Starfleet logo... STSF_BluRox -> :: steps onto the transporter and nods to him that he can proceed once Rue is ready:: Ayumu Kasuga -> Synthetic? Really? You know, they do serve alcoholic beer here too Rue Wydown -> ::just following along:: ACTION:: Rue and Blu beam to the station.... Ayumu Kasuga -> ::eats a Starfleet logo pretzel:: STSF_BluRox -> I have to join the Station Commander for dinner later...I think you should come along as well..... STSF_BluRox -> ::motions for her to follow:: I know a really good place down this way...assuming that it's still there....the food here..is fantastic... Rue Wydown -> Of all the places I've been to, I can say I've never been to this station. ::squints a little:: Kind of quiet around here, doncha think? Heather Jamieson -> Well, I do like it for the taste Ayumu Kasuga -> Nice texture as well Heather Jamieson -> Ayumu, do you think either the Captain or Admiral likes me at all, or do they just tolerate me? STSF_BluRox -> Well, it is pretty far off the beaten path... It's more a spot for neutral zone and security patrols to rotate through and restock their ships. Most of the station is for SF use, but some local shippers find it a central location as well for handling all shipping for this part of the quadrant STSF_BluRox -> (alright Sally Fields) Ayumu Kasuga -> I'm sure they do. You're still here aren't you? STSF_BluRox -> (I don't eat waffles with people I don't like) Heather Jamieson -> I suppose. If I was a total mess up I'd be on the outside of an air lock. Heather Jamieson -> (I'm still jittery from the coffee) Rue Wydown -> ((Everyone love waffles and parfaits)) Heather Jamieson -> I am so backed up in stellar cartography data Ayumu Kasuga -> Hmm, yes. I've seen your work piles Rue Wydown -> I've been off the beaten path in the Gamma quadrant. Heather Jamieson -> Even where we went I got a lot of good data. Ayumu Kasuga -> Yes yes Rue Wydown -> I've been off the beaten path in the Gamma quadrant. STSF_BluRox -> Let's grab a seat over here and get a look at the menu definitely get some mozzarella sticks but wouldn't mind some sort of a salad from fresh greens would be great Heather Jamieson -> I do give updates, but so few come to watch them Rue Wydown -> Fresh greens on a space station. Who knew? Heather Jamieson -> I know the moment I forget to do them and someone like the Admiral will show. Action:: from over by the bar, 2 men are having a loud discussion over not wanting to report for his next shift.... that he didn't want to be missing or found dead also. Heather Jamieson -> :: Looks over :: A little loud :: mumbles to Kasuga :: Ayumu Kasuga -> It always does seem to be like that. Their sense of timing in that matter is quite impeccable. Ayumu Kasuga -> Yes, yes. STSF_BluRox -> Yes, fresh greens... due to the distance from home, they've build an excellent hydroponic garden here STSF_BluRox -> Ah good, here comes the server, I'm starved Pause sim Ayumu Kasuga -> ::Paused:: Heather Jamieson -> :: paused :: Rue Wydown -> :) STSF_BluRox -> Nice everyone, appreciate every one pitching in while we are short handed STSF_BluRox -> Any questions ? STSF_BluRox -> Keeping this short since I am on the phone Heather Jamieson -> None here Rue Wydown -> You guys have a good night. STSF_BluRox -> The, anything? Ayumu Kasuga -> Goodnight! STSF_BluRox -> Crew dismissed

USS Republic Mission Briefing 51609.26 - Season 24 Rue, having been asked by the admiral to handle the Yridian issue because she felt biased, had taken over the negotiations and direction of the away team missions. Blu had noted that she wanted that stuff destroyed if found, but Rue and the others felt they should retain it as evidence. Security is in the progress of making sure it is safely secured. The question, now what? BEGIN SIM BEGIN SIM BEGIN SIM STSF_BluRox -> :: In her ready room:: Rue Wydown -> ::on her way to help Jamieson to secure what sample she's selected:: Heather Jamieson -> :: In the science lab waiting for Wydown's arrival. Feeling quite awkward holding the sample :: August Jax Robinson -> ::on the Bridge, worrying:: Ayumu Kasuga -> ::on the bridge as well:: Rue Wydown -> Alright. You need security clearance to put this away, hmm? Heather Jamieson -> If you wish to elevate mine that would solve it. :: she gave a smirk :: Heather Jamieson -> It also locks it so it's like self-destruct and takes high level command to unlock it. Rue Wydown -> Uh, I think the ability to do this is above my paygrade. ::smirks:: Heather Jamieson -> I have heard it can be lonely at the top. :: Goes to place the sample in the secure locker :: Heather Jamieson -> :: Gets it in place :: I need you to unlock, I place it in, then you relock., Heather Jamieson -> (aww) Heather Jamieson -> (Almost had a new friend) STSF_BluRox -> (welcome back!) Rue Wydown -> ((and then Java wants to update....:/)) STSF_BluRox -> (don't drop it Heather...place it on the counter...and back away) STSF_BluRox -> (you scared her away Heather!) Heather Jamieson -> Ready Commander? Heather Jamieson -> (Like all the guys) Rue Wydown -> Do I have a choice? ::smirks:: Ready Rue Wydown -> Ready STSF_BluRox -> :: exits Ready Room onto the bridge:: STSF_BluRox -> Jax.....:: looks around not seeing Rue:: Status report please. How is the ship after the Yridian's fired at us? No damage I presume? Rue Wydown -> ::taps her command codes into the console:: August Jax Robinson -> We are undamaged Heather Jamieson -> Unlock... :: places the sample container in the mechanism :: Heather Jamieson -> In place... now lock and code... STSF_BluRox -> Have all away team members returned to the ship? August Jax Robinson -> Commander Wydown is in Science with Jamieson August Jax Robinson -> I Believe so Rue Wydown -> ::humming as she does so:: This is fun. We ought to do this more often. STSF_BluRox -> Thank you. Heather Jamieson -> I'd rather not go through this sector again, if that is alright with you. STSF_BluRox -> Ayumu...status of the Yridian convoy? Have they departed, or do they intend to push the issue still? Heather Jamieson -> I can go drinking with you though... Ayumu Kasuga -> The Yridian convoy is still in place, looks like they don't want to let it go... ::Refrains from breaking into a Frozen song:: Heather Jamieson -> Back to the bridge I think... :: gestures to the door :: Rue Wydown -> ::smirks:: I've heard what happens when you go out drinking. Rue Wydown -> ((Oh thanks for that earworm, Kasuga)) STSF_BluRox -> (:: withdraws one of Ayumu's get out of peril cards for putting that song in my ear this late at night) STSF_BluRox -> (high fives Rue) Rue Wydown -> ::heading back to the door:: Wasn't there a story about some Ferengi and you all drinking? Ayumu Kasuga -> (lol) August Jax Robinson -> {{I think that calls for another drink STSF_BluRox -> (perhaps we should give Ayumu to the Yridians in trade) STSF_BluRox -> Jax, was the shipment destroyed? Heather Jamieson -> :: walking with Rue :: Not so much drinking as it was dancing. August Jax Robinson -> I believe so I wasn't on the bridge when the away team returned ::Looks at Ayumu:: Heather Jamieson -> :: shows Rue her arm, a green looking tattoo shown :: I decided to keep this.. Ayumu Kasuga -> ::nods in agreeance:: Heather Jamieson -> :: enters a lift :: Rue Wydown -> Oh yeah? ::raises her brows as she enters the lift:: I thought that was some sort of fungal issue. Ayumu Kasuga -> The shipments were destroyed, save for a few samples Heather Jamieson -> :: laughs :: No, a part of the color change that did not revert, decided to keep it instead. :: to the air :: Bridge Heather Jamieson -> I wanted it as a reminder of decisions I've made. Rue Wydown -> That's usually what I use my scars for ::snickers:: To remind me not to do something. STSF_BluRox -> Ok, so if it's been destroyed, they no longer have the stuff. We can't force they to tell us if they had sold any others, and we can't just shoot them. We also are not giving them a shuttle or any latinum. So...I guess I'm thinking why are we still here? STSF_BluRox -> +Rue+ Do you have any further business with these pirates? Heather Jamieson -> Oh I've been dancing on the holodeck.. so it is not all bad. :: enters the bridge :: Rue Wydown -> +Blu+ No really. Unless you want to play more mind games with them. August Jax Robinson -> We are checking the samples we collected Rue Wydown -> ::following Jamieson on to the bridge:: August Jax Robinson -> (w) I am sure Will might have left something combustible behind Heather Jamieson -> :: goes to take her station :: Heather Jamieson -> :: glances and smiles at Kasuga :: STSF_BluRox -> :: looks over shoulder seeing the other join them. ::: STSF_BluRox -> Open a channel please Ayumu......:: knowing this will annoy the Yridians:: August Jax Robinson -> {{I am not making any promises after that last drink}} August Jax Robinson -> {{I blame Hans, he is a bad influence}} STSF_BluRox -> :: turns to Jax:: samples? I thought they were destroyed? ACTION:: Yridians appear on the screen.... Rue Wydown -> (w)Oh look, back just in time for a show. And me without my popcorn August Jax Robinson -> I am under the belief that samples were collected to confirm Heather Jamieson -> :: watches :: Ayumu Kasuga -> ::opens frequencies Ayumu Kasuga -> :: STSF_BluRox -> @ Yridian Captain> Captain Wydown...I must prote....What...::sputters: Who are you? STSF_BluRox -> +Com+ Captain......ah, I see my Captain just arrived....now we have a pair. :: winks at Wydown:: We wanted to thank you for your hospitality, and for allowing us to assist you with that dangerous cargo. We've removed it from your ships and sanitized it so that there should be further chance of harm to your crew. STSF_BluRox -> @ Yrician Captain> Wydown...who is this? Why am I talking to an animal? STSF_BluRox -> :: smiles and invites Rue to come forward and join the conversation:: STSF_BluRox -> :: keys in a command to her chair console and crosses her legs:: Rue Wydown -> Ah, that would be my Admiral, ::nods to Blu, sly smile:: Admiral BluRox. August Jax Robinson -> ::Targets the ship:: STSF_BluRox -> A pleasure I'm sure..... Rue Wydown -> You might think otherwise when that bloke starts yammering on, Admiral STSF_BluRox -> ::hears the door open behind her, as her Yeoman enters with a tray with a cup for her crew...cocoa and tea for everyone:: Thank you Yeoman:: takes a cocoa, and sits back in her seat and takes a sip. August Jax Robinson -> ::Partakes in Coco"" STSF_BluRox -> Captain...I've read through your requests.....:: seeing the Yridian sputtering in anger at her as she calmly sipped her drink:: STSF_BluRox -> I'm afraid that I'm going to have to deny your request for a replacement ship, for any payment of biometric gel (as its proprietary to our ship), and most assuredly, deny your request for all of our latinum. Heather Jamieson -> :: Watching the sensors :: STSF_BluRox -> I can however, offer to send you a nice supply of cocoa to soothe your nerves ::raises her glass:: August Jax Robinson -> ::nods in agreement:: STSF_BluRox -> :: taps a few commands quietly to Ayumu and Heather to monitor their ships to make sure they were not about to attack again:: Ayumu Kasuga -> ::nods and keeps an eye on the ships:: STSF_BluRox -> Yridian Captain> +com+ How dare you!? You destroyed our ship, you stole our goods, you owe us reparations for that, the lives that were lost, and for trespassing... Rue Wydown -> Prolly should get him somethin' stronger than that, he's been threaten' to pop a blood vessel for awhile now. STSF_BluRox -> :: looks over to Rue:: Would you like to field this one? Rue Wydown -> Lessee. No one died, no ship was destroyed, the goods were 'illegal' and as far as tresspasssing is concerned - we were invited. STSF_BluRox -> Sounds good to me..... August Jax Robinson -> ::Looks back at Rue, then Blue:: ACTION:: Yridians begin to power weapons and raise shields... STSF_BluRox -> Sets down her cup and stands up.....::: Captain...I'm afraid that is not the proper attitude. We can't even send you cocoa now with your shields up.... but let me tell you one thing.... Heather Jamieson -> :: Looks a bit more concerned :: STSF_BluRox -> Ayumu..Raise shields.... STSF_BluRox -> Jax...power weapons...... Ayumu Kasuga -> Oh. ::Watches the ships:: Raising shields. ::Does so:: August Jax Robinson -> Powering up weapons:: STSF_BluRox -> That is not a proper response. Have your crew take a reading of our weapons and sheilds. You do not stand a chance if you decide to attack us. if you attack, we will have to respond. Let me put it this way...before we go.... STSF_BluRox -> you should thank Commander Wydown here.....because the cargo you were transporting, was used to kill or irreparably injure thousands, and some that we knew. STSF_BluRox -> You are lucky that her calmer head convinced me to talk to you and not just blow you out of space. STSF_BluRox -> You have 10 seconds to move off.....or you will have to deal with us.... STSF_BluRox -> :: turns and winks to Rue, making a slight hand gesture to Rue not to worry... STSF_BluRox -> Ayumu....plot a course to the nearest star base and stand by Ayumu Kasuga -> ::nods and works on plotting course:: ACTION:: Yridian ship Commander curses and closed communications, their ships turning and leaving... STSF_BluRox -> Ayumu...take us out of here...secure from Red alert ... STSF_BluRox -> :: sits and picks up cocoa:: Did any of you want some biscotti with this? PAUSE SIM PAUSE SIM PAUSE SIM STSF_BluRox -> oK guys,...short and sweet, but good sim..next week...something new! STSF_BluRox -> Night Rue, know you have to go Rue Wydown -> Gnight guys :D STSF_BluRox -> Heather too... STSF_BluRox -> Thanks for coming all and will see most of you on Thursday! Ayumu Kasuga -> Goodnight STSF_BluRox -> Jax..water and a tylenol tonight for you STSF_BluRox -> Night all Heather Jamieson -> Night all Heather Jamieson -> Kasuga, jax August Jax Robinson -> Oh August Jax Robinson -> noite nite thans'

USS Republic Mission Briefing 51608.29 – Season 24 The Republic has tried to negotiate with the Yridian’s after a brief run in with one of their ships, which we’ve damaged the propulsion system on it. They have demanded that we leave the area, however, have now decided that we must also pay them for the damage to their ship or there will be consequences. They are now requesting both latinum, biopnuemetic propulsion gel, as well as a shuttlecraft. BEGIN SIM BEGIN SIM BEGIN SIM LtCmdrRobinson -> I'd rather put our boarding parties onto shuttles and let them tractor those in to their ships...no latinum. STSF_BluRox -> :: In the transporter room with Christina and her away team, letting them know to stand down for the moment, but to hold at the ready in case we decided that we either needed to board them after all, or in the absurd case that they might try to board us..... Ayumu Kasuga -> ::on the bridge:: ACTION: Yridian ships begin to take positions surrounding the Republic Heather Jamieson -> We are being surrounded Admiral. LtCmdrRobinson -> Commander, they really would like that latinum it appears. STSF_BluRox -> Yridian CO +COM+ Republic....you have fired upon our ship, in our declared space. That I believe is a violation of your Federation's law. You will compensate us for the damage to our ship, and leave the area.... August Jax Robinson -> so we are going to be blackmailed? STSF_BluRox -> (I'm down stairs Heather) Rue Wydown -> Heck no. Heather Jamieson -> (Oh) Rue Wydown -> I'm still trying to see if the whisper campaign with that other ship has had any kind of affect yet. LtCmdrRobinson -> Well legally they fired first and are now asking for stuff, that constitutes piracy in our book. August Jax Robinson -> ::Perks:: it does Will Rue Wydown -> I could say some choice words, but I have a feeling that I'd only get myself into further trouble. Heather Jamieson -> :: Keeping tabs on all of the ships :: Rue Wydown -> Will, can you keep your targets on those ships as much as possible. LtCmdrRobinson -> Understood, holding targets. Boarding team is still on standby in the transporter room. Heather Jamieson -> :: Mutters :: What did I get us into? STSF_BluRox -> @ Yridian CO> :: turns to his OPS:: What do you mean, that you can't pick up communications with our damaged ship? Rue Wydown -> +Yridian CO+ Since you seem to have some difficulty understanding, let me make myself clear. Your ships fired first, we defended ourselves. Since you fired upon a ship offering humanitarian aid, you've severely damaged your credibility with your future trade partners. And now, since we've wasted time repeating ourselves, I have a feeling that whatever aid we were going to try to provide is running out of time. So we'll just wait here. Eventually, you'll die of....well.....never mind, you didn't want to know in the first place. We'll offer assistance to any of your other ships who have some lick of common sense and you can well........Toodles. ::motions for Kasuga to cut communication:: STSF_BluRox -> @Yridian Ops> That's exactly what I said captain....either they finally died due to weapons damage, or the damage was more extensive than reported. There could be interference with the Federation ships as well Ayumu Kasuga -> ::nods and cuts comm:: Rue Wydown -> Kasuga, see if you can route a call to the damaged ship and see if they're willing to cooperate yet. Hopefully they're freaking out by now. August Jax Robinson -> They should be Ayumu Kasuga -> All right.. hailing now. ::tries to hail the damaged ship:: Rue Wydown -> Robinson, get your away part ready to board the damaged ship with full EVA suits. Sprinkle in a few medkits and other sciency stuff. I want to scare the pants off those guys when we board. If this works, we'll send them over shortly. STSF_BluRox -> :: leaves Christina and makes way back up towards the bridge:: LtCmdrRobinson -> ::nods:: understood. LtCmdrRobinson -> ::taps at his panel, makes the arrangements:: Rue Wydown -> They're to make arrangements for innoculations ::air quotes:: and to confiscate any serum they find. Heather Jamieson -> :: Rubs her eyes and rechecks the area :: Rue Wydown -> +Yridian Small Ship+ This is the Republic. We're willing to offer aid to repair your ship. ::pretends to glare at Will:: but we'll need to make sure your crew members aren't infected or can't infect our crew in the process. LtCmdrRobinson -> ::only likes it when August glares at him:: August Jax Robinson -> :::looks at Will:: Rue Wydown -> ::because Rue's glares are more sinister?:: STSF_BluRox -> @Yridian Damaged ship> +com+ Republic...infected from what? If you are sick, then you should not send your people. Our leader can take care of our crew, and equipment August Jax Robinson -> (w) Will... ACTION> Yridian Damaged Ship CO, however looks quite concerned and worried about contamination..... is tempted to take them up on the offer, as he's not hear anything from the others August Jax Robinson -> (w) we should be shooting at them August Jax Robinson -> {{BRB, refill}} STSF_BluRox -> @Yridian Damaged ship CO> What if we, let one of them come...to check to make sure the cargo is not leaking... STSF_BluRox -> (rue, sent you a pm earlier) Heather Jamieson -> :: Waits for another shoe to drop :: Rue Wydown -> +Yridian+ Ah, no, you all were in contact with a certain planet a bit ago. It seems that...well...someone let loose a virus on that planet. ::trying to look concerned and hesitant to share information:: We're pretty sure that anyone who's been in contact with certain individuals and their sale goods have become infected with it. Symptoms start with a little tickle, in the back of your throat. Dry tongue. Seen anything like that? Rue Wydown -> ::knows those symptoms are more like those from breathing in recirculated air which most people don't even notice unless they're pointed out to them:: Rue Wydown -> ::stage whisper to Jax:: We can't shoot them just because they might be infected. August Jax Robinson -> then incinerate LtCmdrRobinson -> Commander, the decontamination and medical team is standing by. August Jax Robinson -> ::Glances at Rue:: plus this is a private talk @Yridian CO (damaged ship) ::worried now, and unable to contact the rest of their ships, but can see them on visual. +Repbulic+ You may send over one person, to check the health of our crew... August Jax Robinson -> ::Looks at Will, Smiles: Rue Wydown -> +Yridian CO+ Oh no, I'm going to have to send over a team. The moment they detect one person with the virus, they're going to have to start treatment right away. It's spreads just like ::snaps:: I have a medical and decontamination team standing by. Once you're been cleared, then we can send over engineering help to get you underway again. We'll send them over right away. Republic out. Rue Wydown -> Will, you sure Christina and her team knows what to do? Rue Wydown -> ::points at August:: You're evil. ::toothy grin:: I love it. LtCmdrRobinson -> I gave the instructions, I could lead the team if you are worried. The ships as they are dont present a tactical threat anymore, I think anyone could handle my post. Heather Jamieson -> :: Sets sensors to watch the team, Makes sure Kasuga has a relevant copy of the sensor data :: Rue Wydown -> That's your call. I just want to make sure this is convincing because once we send you guys over, I'm going to let that ship talk to the other smaller ships and let the rumors start. August Jax Robinson -> I'm not evil, I am an angel.. Rue Wydown -> Jamieson, I need you to send data to the away teams PADDs and gear, make it look convincing for a viral outbreak as they're scanning. LtCmdrRobinson -> Well we can hide weapons in carrying cases, will look more legit. August Jax Robinson -> Right Will? Ayumu Kasuga -> ::checking out said sensor data::\ Heather Jamieson -> Sure thing. :: looks up past outbreaks :: LtCmdrRobinson -> You are something, August. Heather Jamieson -> I have something.. logging into their group PADD link and uploading Rue Wydown -> Okay Will, go with the away team. The nice part of medics these days is that they rely on their scanners and equipment more than actual observation to make diagnosis - so just pretend to be scanning a lot and hit them up with a hypospray every now and then. Rue Wydown -> Kasuga I need you to keep a live comm channel with the away team so that Heather can hear what's going on so she can tweak the readouts on their PADs if necessary. Ayumu Kasuga -> Aye aye.. Willl do. Rue Wydown -> And then once the panic starts setting in, let that ship talk to the other smaller ships - just not the larger one. I want them all turning against the leader. LtCmdrRobinson -> ::nods and heads for the transporter room:: Rue Wydown -> Jax, we are going to have to be nice enough to furnish some repair parts for that ship. Can you get an idea of the supplies they'll need from Heather's scans of the ship? August Jax Robinson -> we are fixing their ship now? Rue Wydown -> ((2 minute warning)) Rue Wydown -> No, but we can provide some of their supplies. Gives us a bit of truth behind the humantarian services lie. August Jax Robinson -> I am not giving them our supplies LtCmdrRobinson -> ::puts on the EVA suit, hates this part:: Rue Wydown -> We can replicate a few things and it won't tax our system too much. Nothing critical to repair their weapons, but at least something that will help them limp a bit further along. August Jax Robinson -> no, I am not aiding out enemy LtCmdrRobinson -> ::makes sure to stash weapons best he can:: +Bridge+ We are ready down here Rue Wydown -> ((last chance to say it)) Ayumu Kasuga -> (it) Rue Wydown -> Kasuga, go ahead and send the team over... Ayumu Kasuga -> Energizing.. ::beams the beam over:: Rue Wydown -> ~~~Pause Sim~~~ Rue Wydown -> ~~~Pause Sim~~~ LtCmdrRobinson -> ::paused:: August Jax Robinson -> ::Paused:: Rue Wydown -> Nice job guys. Any questions? LtCmdrRobinson -> nyet Heather Jamieson -> None here Rue Wydown -> Okay, next week's Labor Day Monday here in the States. Rue Wydown -> I'm unfortunately not available for the sim. August Jax Robinson -> no Canada Labor Day? LtCmdrRobinson -> so we shall set the self-destruct in your absence Rue Wydown -> Telathon at work. Fun LtCmdrRobinson -> Nicklessss Christina_Nickles -> just got home from work LtCmdrRobinson -> Wrong Time zone nickles :P LtCmdrRobinson -> its ok, we just beamed over at the end of the sim Rue Wydown -> You guys are welcome to play around next Monday, but we'll pick up the plot again the week after Labor Day LtCmdrRobinson -> That works ok for me, will be traveling then anyway Christina_Nickles -> Sorry I couldn’t get folks to leave tonight ...Thank Rue I was about to say was going to miss next Monday Christina_Nickles -> same here Christina_Nickles -> I may miss this Thursday also Ayumu Kasuga -> Yes, we have Laboue\r Day too August Jax Robinson -> nite nite Peeps Ayumu Kasuga -> Labour Day August Jax Robinson -> Nite Will ;) Ayumu Kasuga -> Goodnight! LtCmdrRobinson -> night wife® Rue Wydown -> Crew dismissed. Night! Heather Jamieson -> Night STSF_BluRox -> night all

USS Republic Mission Briefing 51608.22 – Season 24 Mission Brief: We discovered a Yridian ship along with its small fleet of ragtag defenders. Currently the Commander is trying to negotiate some information out of the Captain. ~~~Begin Sim~~~ ~~~Begin Sim~~~ Rue Wydown -> ::during a slight lull in the conversation, Wydown motions to Ops to put the comm on mute:: Heather Jamieson -> :: At sensors, though a little drowsy than she'd like to be :: Rue Wydown -> ((No sleeping on the job)) LtCmdrRobinson -> ::at tactical, ready with the pew-pew:: STSF_BluRox -> Sorry I'm going to have to play on the phone tonight Rue Wydown -> ::waiting for Kasuga to confirm the comm is on mute:: Ayumu Kasuga -> Yes, comm is on mute STSF_BluRox -> Stand to the side to allow Rue to control the conversation with the Yridian's STSF_BluRox -> :: still thinks that shooting these fools would be a justified course of action :: Rue Wydown -> ::facepalms the response time, then cracks her neck as she speaks:: Okay obviously the Captain is lying, but we don't have the authority to attack or board their ships...certainly not without causing an international incident. Any other ideas? LtCmdrRobinson -> ::thinks they cause intergalactic incidents every week, what’s one more?:: August Jax Robinson -> invite them over? little face to face Rue Wydown -> And then what? August Jax Robinson -> shoot them? ::Looks at Will:: Ayumu Kasuga -> Hmm. Rue Wydown -> And start a war? STSF_BluRox -> Simple, there is a damaged ship, were lending aid, we had to send people over Rue Wydown -> That’s the little ship, my dear. Not the big ship with the big bad wolf on it. We can't justify that. STSF_BluRox -> Oh, I don't believe it will start a war, you guys are nothing but smugglers and thieves working in the sector space and everyone knows there's no other reason to be out here other than transfer of goods. There's not a habital planet for three days in either direction at maximum warp LtCmdrRobinson -> If they were hauling this mutagenic serum before now, couldn’t we scan them and find traces of it? They’d have to have special equipment to move it around as well. STSF_BluRox -> Agreed Will, do your magic Heather Jamieson -> :: Watching the sensors with a heightened sense of awareness, but not sure how long she could keep that up :: Rue Wydown -> Now there's an idea, Will. ::raises both brows, surprised that he suggested something other than blowing them up and is impressed:: Ayumu Kasuga -> ::Impressed as well:: Rue Wydown -> Pour some caffeine down Heather's throat and see if ye two and her can come up with something, hmm? Rue Wydown -> ::motions to both Will and Jax when she talks, watching Jamieson look a bit sleepy in the background:: STSF_BluRox -> :: watching the sensors off to the side, to make sure the other ships are not repositioning themselves to put us in a bad crossfire :: Rue Wydown -> Kasuga, have you been able to put is between the main ship and the damaged ship yet. LtCmdrRobinson -> ::starts a more in-depth scan of the ship:: One moment. Heather Jamieson -> :: Feels like she is watching a game board to make her next move and feeling the pieces are moving of their own accord :: Ayumu Kasuga -> ::Checks sensors:: I am moving us into position. There we go, we're now in between both ships. LtCmdrRobinson -> I've never seen a trade ship with a fully functioning science lab before... ::taps:: with containment facilities. August Jax Robinson -> ::Passes Heather a cup of Coffee:: wake up Rue Wydown -> I want to come up with something that'll make those guys give up the serum like a hot potato. Like a nuclear hot potato. Jamieson, ideas? Christina_Nickles -> :: in the transporter room as Will ordered her with a team ready to lead the boarding party. LtCmdrRobinson -> If they lose containment, they will change their tune quickly. Rue Wydown -> How do you make them think they've lost containment without really loosing containment in the first place? STSF_BluRox -> Thinks what they should do is just beam everybody off the disabled ship and blow it to tiny little pieces, we can say it was contaminated and use that as an excuse to check all of the others Heather Jamieson -> :: Takes the coffee :: Thanks.. This is the most bridge time I've had in a long while. Ayumu Kasuga -> Really? Ayumu Kasuga -> ::locks onto the away team:: Ready to transport the away team Rue Wydown -> Why do you always want to blow things up? We do have a weapons budget, ya know? Ayumu Kasuga -> ::Sips coffee as well:: Rue Wydown -> We’re not sending an away team over there to be assassinated. The minute they go over there, all hell will break loose. STSF_BluRox -> # Yridian captain> Federation ship you had plenty of time to express your case. You will leave our space at once LtCmdrRobinson -> Well I am showing the science lab, but as long as they have a containment field up I can’t scan what they are containing. Could be our stuff, could be anything. August Jax Robinson -> ::Scowls:: They sound annoyed Christina_Nickles -> +Will+ Nickles to Cmdr Robinson. Ayumu Kasuga -> ::looks around:: Yes, they sound mad STSF_BluRox -> # Yridian captain> +com+ you will also place any excess Latium and any biopnuematic propulsion gel into 3 of your shuttle crafts. We feel that this will amply cover the repairs and damage to our trading vessel which you attacked unprovoked LtCmdrRobinson -> +Nickles+ Go ahead. Rue Wydown -> +Yridian Captain+ Gee, well, I guess you're not the least bit interested in why we'd be here on a Humanitarian mission. So we'll be going now. Good luck when all Hades breaks loose on your ships. Ta! Christina_Nickles -> +Will+ Sir the teams are ready and waiting. STSF_BluRox -> # Yridian captain> +com+ if you do not do this at once and leave the sector we will be forced to fire up on your ship LtCmdrRobinson -> Threats and piracy, definitely not legal. Rue Wydown -> Blu, you still wanting to blow them up? August Jax Robinson -> (w) are we getting rob now STSF_BluRox -> I told you I am biased in this case Rue. We have plenty of information leading us to them, and the proof is on those ships. LtCmdrRobinson -> Well someone should just advise them of what happened to the last few ships transporting the stuff, the horrible disease they all contracted from a leaking container... STSF_BluRox -> These guys are planning to distribute that same serum which mutated and harmed countless federation citizens and members of our own Republic family. My judgment is a little hasty when it comes to these smugglers LtCmdrRobinson -> and if that doesn’t work, we can hail them with the other hailing frequencies and ask again... STSF_BluRox -> And they did fire first upon our ship, I think we have sufficient cause to force the issue; however as I stated I'm leaving this up to your call at this time, the next move is yours Rue Wydown -> I'd love to do that Will. Might avoid a bigger conflict. But he's rather a broken record that can't seem to take that bait of interest enough to find out what sort of Humanitarian mission we're on. ::pauses:: Perhaps we're working the wrong angle. Maybe we should try the smaller ships? STSF_BluRox -> Just keep in mind if you let them go and they do indeed have the serum they put that many more people at risk August Jax Robinson -> how about we send a shuttle over and ram them by "Accident" Rue Wydown -> Kasuga, send out a message to the small ship. See if we can lend assistance. Let's see if we can't try the rumor mill on them. Jax, can you jam the larger ship's transmissions to the small ship without them noticing? August Jax Robinson -> yeah, I can jam the little one and just let them talk to no one Ayumu Kasuga -> Aye sir. ::hails the smaller ship:: STSF_BluRox -> I'm heading down to talk to Christina Rue Wydown -> Or have them drop transmissions...sorta like dropped calls. Heather Jamieson -> :: This is becoming more complicated that her star charts indicated :: Christina_Nickles -> :: waiting to hear Wills reply and when they will be transporting over:: STSF_BluRox -> And if they resist and we decide not to just Fire and board, I know she's got the boarding team ready LtCmdrRobinson -> +Nickles+ Stand by, the Admiral is coming down to see you in the transporter room. Rue Wydown -> Let's get some background noise while I talk on the comm, a little dissension in the ranks about helping them out because of the possible contamination. A little play acting, eh? ::glances at the others:: Christina_Nickles -> +Will+ Aye sir. Nickles Out. Ayumu Kasuga -> ::talking with the ship to see what they can offer:: +Ship+ So, whadddaya need? I'll see what we can do to help you there? LtCmdrRobinson -> ::nods in understanding, is good at being loud:: Rue Wydown -> ((2 minute warning)) STSF_BluRox -> :: figures Christina is probably wondering what the heck is going on on the bridge as we had told her to prepare her boarding team and they have been on standby for about an hour now Rue Wydown -> ::starting her own version of background noise:: I don't care what they said, we can't just leave them out there. Containment or not. It's the right thing to do. August Jax Robinson -> Me and Will can fight forever August Jax Robinson -> How am I the bad guy for taking precaution?! Ayumu Kasuga -> OK ok.. ::notes what the ship crew is requesting, hoping she's buying them some more time:: Christina_Nickles -> :: to her team:: I hate being left in the dark. LtCmdrRobinson -> Those people are contaminated. Do you understand? They are all dead in hours. I don't think we should risk bringing it back to our ship. Rue Wydown -> The Captain of the other ship assured us that they don't have the serum. STSF_BluRox -> Exits and walks over to Christina I apologize for the long wait Rue Wydown -> Are you really so certain that the seals were broken? STSF_BluRox -> There’s been some attempt at negotiation as well as several threats Christina_Nickles -> :: uns to see the Admiral and comes o attention with the rest of the Team:: SIR August Jax Robinson -> The levels over there have doubled in the last ten minutes Christina_Nickles -> Aye sir We wondered what was going on. August Jax Robinson -> The risk is to high STSF_BluRox -> Their leadership is now asking for us to give them all our Latinum and items of value, as well as giving them, A quantity of bio pneumatic gel for propulsion Rue Wydown -> Okay, so that's one of what....three ships. Doesn't mean that they're all an issue. ::glancing at Kasuga to be assured that their volume of conversation can be over heard in her comm with the smaller ship:: Christina_Nickles -> I hope we are not complying? STSF_BluRox -> Basically they are trying to force us to pay a ransom to let them go which makes no sense yes they have several small ships likely to come at us… but…yea… Rue Wydown -> ((Getting ready to pause here...last chance to say it)) STSF_BluRox -> At us from several directions but we've got this. Higher power and shields we should have no problem defending ourselves against them I am more worried about them if there is any altercation getting any ship that may contain the mutagen away from here LtCmdrRobinson -> They don’t want our help, leave them or blow them up. Rue Wydown -> ~~~pause sim~~~ Rue Wydown -> ~~~pause sim~~~ August Jax Robinson -> ::Paused:: STSF_BluRox -> If we actually leave shuttles for them we Ayumu Kasuga -> ::Paused:: STSF_BluRox -> Paused Rue Wydown -> So next week we see if the whisper campaign has any success. STSF_BluRox -> Sometimes I think Siri is a session of Holly and likes to cause misspellings just to annoy us STSF_BluRox -> Thanks everyone for getting things started until I can get in but like I said last week you have been here long enough that should be no problem anyway have a great week all thank you for coming and I will see most of you on Thursday have the rest of you next week Rue Wydown -> Gnight STSF_BluRox -> I will have to try that Jax, anyway crew dismissed

USS Republic Mission Briefing 51608.15 - Season 24 We had followed our suspected coordinates to this sector of space and had picked up what appeared to be 3 suspicious sensor readings. Upon checking them out, we discovered not only a Yridian ship, but one protected by (thank you Ayumu) 5 smaller fighter craft Begin Sim Ayumu Kasuga -> ( :D ) Ayumu Kasuga -> ::checking sensors:: Heather Jamieson -> :: at the sensor console :: LtCmdrRobinson -> ::tapping away:: 5 new targets...fast movers. August Jax Robinson -> ::sends teams out to restore systems:: Heather Jamieson -> :: giving the best info on each target :: Rue Wydown -> I'm giving it five to one odds they destroy all the targets instead of capturing anyone. LtCmdrRobinson -> ::picks the easiest one and fires:: I keep losing them behind objects. STSF_BluRox -> Someone please ask Rue to join me on the bridge please Ayumu Kasuga -> OK. +Rue+ Please report to bridge. Rue Wydown -> +Kasuga+ On my way. ::placing her PADD into the charging station, and heads out of her office:: STSF_BluRox -> Are any more charging weapons? August Jax Robinson -> was she on vacation? Ayumu Kasuga -> ((playing Pokemon Go? lol)) Heather Jamieson -> They are on rotating frequencies, but it compromises their total shield power :: Christina_Nickles -> :: waiting with her team beam over:: Rue Wydown -> ::dusts her hands on her jacket as she exits the lift:: Whotcha. STSF_BluRox -> (It was her sleep shift last week... Thought he photons might have woken her) LtCmdrRobinson -> No incoming fire yet, they are just dodging around us and the asteroids. August Jax Robinson -> What are they waiting for? STSF_BluRox -> Well, we found the traders we were looking for, and they had 2 friends. We attempted to contact them and STSF_BluRox -> The 2 smaller ships began to fire. Will targeted one and disabled it, but then 3 more showed Rue Wydown -> No response to the hail? STSF_BluRox -> Well Ajax, they've seen Mr Robinson's skill with the weapons Rue Wydown -> What's happened with the disabled ship? Heather Jamieson -> They are not m as long this easy Kasuga. STSF_BluRox -> No, but we've not tried again since the initial contact, nor Wills precision shooting Heather Jamieson -> Making... August Jax Robinson -> should I try hailing them again? STSF_BluRox -> Well, we did decide to have Rue handle this Rue Wydown -> I would say hailing them again would be a good idea. STSF_BluRox -> So if she's ready Jax, sure August Jax Robinson -> ::nods at Rue:: Hailing them now sir STSF_BluRox -> Cause I'm already angry, and they don't like Caitians. The last ones I met suggested we be made into coats Rue Wydown -> Ever thought of taking anger management classes? LtCmdrRobinson -> ::manages by shooting things:: Heather Jamieson -> :: really would rather be down is astrometrics :: LtCmdrRobinson -> ::still keeping targets locked, in case:: Christina_Nickles -> :: waiting in Main security to get ready to transport: August Jax Robinson -> ::Looks at Rue:: no answer Sir Rue Wydown -> What's happened to the ship you disabled? LtCmdrRobinson -> No movement, just making repairs, probably hoping the other ships would buy it time. Rue Wydown -> How far from the pack has it moved? LtCmdrRobinson -> It is limited to thrusters, its just avoiding asteroids at the moment STSF_BluRox -> He disabled its engines, not looking to go too far fast ACTION: Incoming message Rue Wydown -> I'd like us to subtly put ourselves between that ship and the others. Cut off its help but do it in a way that they don't figure it out right away. Maybe use that as an advantage if we can't get to the traders of the larger ship, we can use the small group to gain more information. Heather Jamieson -> We are being hailed Rue Wydown -> On screen then, please. Heather Jamieson -> :: viewer beep... :: Ayumu Kasuga -> ::puts it on screen:: On screen. STSF_BluRox -> Yridian hail> +Federation ship. You are trespassing in our territory and have attacked our ship LtCmdrRobinson -> ::smirks:: Ayumu Kasuga -> ::eyes glaze over: Rue Wydown -> ::glances over to Will:: DId we fire first? Heather Jamieson -> :: looks at Kasuga :: LtCmdrRobinson -> They fired first, many, many times. August Jax Robinson -> We wouldn't have fired first ::Shakes head:: ACTION> On screen comes to view. They see a slightly hunched over figure, brownish-grey in complexion, wrinkled face, his clawed hands gripping the railing he was standing at Rue Wydown -> +Yiridian+ This is Commander Ruth Wydown of the USS Republic. We're here on a humanitarian mission, we apologize for damaging the ship, but we were defending ourselves and purposely did not destroy the attacking ship. Rue Wydown -> ::eyebrow twitches at Jax's comment that Republic wouldn't have fired first:: Heather Jamieson -> :: trying not to watch the screen :: STSF_BluRox -> YT> This is one of our secure areas that you are trespassing in. I'm sure you would feel the same if we were to fly right up to one of your secure facilities STSF_BluRox -> If you will withdraw at once, there will not be further hostilities STSF_BluRox -> (Jax/Will/Solo---#whoshotfirst) August Jax Robinson -> ::Looks at Will:: (w) these are the same people who were on the planet right August Jax Robinson -> ::Didn't shoot nothing:: STSF_BluRox -> (No, humans earlier) LtCmdrRobinson -> Not unless they mutated, August. Rue Wydown -> +YT+ We would withdraw immediately if it wasn't so vitally important that we speak to someone of....authority. ::tilts her head as if studying him, trying to determine something:: Humanitarian mission and all, you know. Trying to prevent a disaster of what could be of epic proportions. But, ah, perhaps... August Jax Robinson -> ::Leans towards Will, confused:: STSF_BluRox -> YT> +Federation+ I control this area, what is so humanitarian that you bring your large warship here? STSF_BluRox -> ::Would love to tell someone to fire. Wonders where Christina is?:: Rue Wydown -> +YT+ You definitely look like someone in charge. So authoritarian. I bet that no one muscles in on your territory. Am I right? STSF_BluRox -> ::pokes people :: LtCmdrRobinson -> ::waiting patiently to order the boarding parties, which are still standing by:: Heather Jamieson -> :: listening :: Christina_Nickles -> :: still in main security waiting to transport over:: STSF_BluRox -> YT> +Federation + Just what game are you insinuating? Pause sim Rue Wydown -> ::paused:: STSF_BluRox -> Ok, sorry about connection issues a few times LtCmdrRobinson -> it happens boss Rue Wydown -> Just be careful, eh? STSF_BluRox -> If I get kicked, ya'll can keep going!! STSF_BluRox -> Most of you have been here close to 20 years, I know you can keep it moving STSF_BluRox -> I will, thanks Rue LtCmdrRobinson -> don’t make us feel old :P STSF_BluRox -> If you change something I was thinking of, so be it!! Liok 2016-08-16 00:08:26 Rue Wydown -> I gotta head out guys. I'll catch you all next week. STSF_BluRox -> Ok, low battery so going to log off Rue Wydown -> G'night all Christina_Nickles -> Night all STSF_BluRox -> Crew Dismissed Night all! Ayumu Kasuga -> Night! LtCmdrRobinson -> night all and wife®~ August Jax Robinson -> nite nite everyone

RES Talon Mission Briefing 51607.28 - Season 21 The Talon has been in a fierce battle with several Othan fighters and has taken a particularly vicious hit upon one of its lower decks. Sensors showed a good bit of debris, so bulkheads were sealed and the debris evacuated into space, however, unfortunately, there appears to be one major problem. A high energy torpedo appears to be wedged into our lower deck. While the enemy ships continue to swarm us BEGIN SIM BEGIN SIM BEGIN SIM NDak -> ::frowns:: ACTION:: Three ships decloak simultaneous and fire at the Talon once again.... NDak -> S'bein, get us out of the fight. KhreRiovtRex -> 1 KhreRiovtRex -> 2 KhreRiovtRex -> 3 KhreRiovtRex: 16 Koga S'Bien -> All right. :: Don't have to tell me twice, moves the ship out to safer area:: ACTION: Talon takes a strong hit on the port side Lerak trPexil -> :: Like a lot of his life, the real action was split between two extremes. One, keeping the ship together after being away for a while, and two, trying to invent new medical devices :: Lerak trPexil -> :: Watches the status board light up :: Fvadt... Laehval tTemarr -> ::Growls as she hangs on to her console.:: +Pexil+ Oira to Engineering... do au have a specific location on the enemy torpedo? It needs to be deactivated immediately. tr'Shalor> Don't let them hit that torpedo...we were lucky enough that it didn’t' go off, but if they hit it now, our belly will be ripped right open ACTION: Enemy ships swing away and re-cloak... tAehjae -> :: attempts to return fire:: NDak -> ::Cursing under his breath:: Koga S'Bien -> ::Sighs:: tr'Shalor> :: turns from the Khre'Riov's door back towards tAehjae's position:: Au must be faster M_K_tKsa -> ::finding it hard to concentrate because yet again medical has been turned upside-down:: Lerak trPexil -> :: Leaves engineering :: +Temarr+ I'm heading there now. Lerak trPexil -> :: Enters a lift :: NDak -> ::Glances to the tactical display:: Elements. tAehjae -> :: does na answer knowing he’s correct:: Lerak trPexil -> :: After some moments he arrives where the torpedo is, or as close as allowed :: Lerak trPexil -> :: Checks his gear :: tAehjae -> ::ceasefires na to waste shots:: tAehjae -> ::keeping eyes on the sensors:: Laehval tTemarr -> +Lerak+ The area is sealed off from the ship, but still open to space. Do au need an EVA suit or do au have io? Lerak trPexil -> +Oria+ I am getting one now.. :: nods to the team unpacking one :: tr'Shalor> ::turns to NDak:: Rekkhai, should I go assist the Daise Engineer? KhreRiovtRex -> (I KNEW she cared about him!! <3) NDak -> ::Considers:: Ie... NDak -> ::Pauses:: But do na get auself yy'a. NDak -> t'Vatrix would never forgive me. 'tr'Shalor> :: nods to N’Dak and enters the lift:: Deck 35 Lerak trPexil -> +Oria+ Laehval, I want au to transport me beyond the seal one I get in my suit. Lerak trPexil -> :: His voice changes to the suit's :: +Oria+ Can au hear me? Koga S'Bien -> +PExil+ Beyong Seal one, eh? Are you in your suit now? Lerak trPexil -> +Oria+ Ie, it passed it's tests.. I'm good to go. Lerak trPexil -> +Oria+ I'll either try to disengage the detonator or dislodge it from the ship. Laehval tTemarr -> ::Looks up to Koga.:: Do au have his location? Koga S'Bien -> I do, ie. tr'Shalor> :: exits the lift and heads to one of the emergency cabinets and grabs an EVA suit and begins putting it on himself:: Koga S'Bien -> +Pexil+ Very well. Careful now. KhreRiovtRex -> (wb) Koga S'Bien -> I've locked onto his position and ready for transport.. M_K_tKsa -> ((computer froze up)) KhreRiovtRex -> (get it away from the air conditioner!) Lerak trPexil -> +Oria+ Anytime now. tr'Shalor> ::ensures that all of the seals are locked and engaged, and turns to grab a spanner and tool kit from the locker as well. Koga S'Bien -> +PExil+ Ok.. beaming now. Koga S'Bien -> ::transports Pexil to where the explosive device is:: Lerak trPexil -> :: Snap crackle and pops outside the seal :: M_K_tKsa -> ::heads over to check on her samples:: tAehjae -> :: na looking up from her sensor panel awaiting to see if they reappeear:: NDak -> ::Keeping an eye on the sensor readout:: ACTION:: Two of the 3 ships decloak and begin firing again on the port side, while the third decloaks above the ship, firing down towards it's oira:: KhreRiovtRex -> 1 KhreRiovtRex -> 2 KhreRiovtRex -> 3 KhreRiovtRex -> 4 Lerak trPexil -> +Oria+ This is a very disconcerting view... :: gets oriented to the spinning stars :: KhreRiovtRex -> 5 [Random Roll] KhreRiovtRex: 18 tAehjae -> :: aims and fires at the decloaking vessels:: NDak -> ::Sees the power spike, but its too late, still:: Evasive! Koga S'Bien -> ::looks at readouts as well:: tAehjae -> Incoming fire::as she’s returning fire:: Laehval tTemarr -> ::While Pexil was away from Engineering, trying not to get himself blown up, Laehval coordinated things down in that department, sending teams to the damaged areas.:: Lerak trPexil -> :: Is attached to the hull with magneto-boots :: ACTION:: The Oira takes a strong hit, as tA hits one of the ships a firly heavy shot, but the other two cloak while the third is unable to cloak moves off Koga S'Bien -> +Pexil+ Hold on.. ::does an evasive maneouvre:: Lerak trPexil -> +Oira+ It's lodged in there pretty well. ACTION> Overhead panels on the oira shift and sparks fly from the ceiling and several panels tAehjae -> Io hit. Lerak trPexil -> :: Manages to make his way over to the torpedo :: tAehjae -> :: watches for them to reappear:: NDak -> ::Nearly falls out of his chair:: Lerak trPexil -> +Oira+ It is stuck in the last phase of the detonation sequence. Koga S'Bien -> Ahh ::holds on:: NDak -> ::Signals the other fighters to swing around and target the damaged ship, not wanting to expose Talon further:: tr'Shalor> +Koga+ Beam me into the section where the weapon is lodged, the bulkheads are sealed and I want to see what I can do with it from the inside... Lerak trPexil -> :: Holds on :: +Oira+ I'll need to likely cut it out. :: Static :: ACTION> The damaged ship turns to fight the 2 small fighters closing in on it Koga S'Bien -> +tr'Shalor+ Understood, stand by for transport. ::beams tr'Shalor over as well:: [Random Roll] KhreRiovtRex: 2 [Random Roll] KhreRiovtRex: 2 ACTION: Both ships hit the damaged ship and it explodes tAehjae -> Io down Lerak trPexil -> :: Looks for weaker points around the torpedo to cut it out :: Laehval tTemarr -> ::Ducking for cover as the sparks fly, but still determined to man her post. She rerouted power past the damaged power nodes. The bridge lost some lights, but still had power to all the major stations. :: Lerak trPexil -> :: Gets out his torch and crawls over to a bend in a bull support strut :: ACTION: As the Talon's cover ships have moved off to deal with the damaged ship...the others decloak from 2 directions and fire again KhreRiovtRex -> 1 KhreRiovtRex -> 2 KhreRiovtRex -> 3 KhreRiovtRex -> 4 KhreRiovtRex -> 5 ACTION: One ship targets the Oira again, while the other fires towards where the torpedo is lodged and Pexil is outside on the hull. tAehjae -> :: fires as she sees them begin to decloak:: Lerak trPexil -> :: A bright light beams out of the torch as he begins to cut :: Random Roll] KhreRiovtRex: 10 Random Roll] KhreRiovtRex: 8 Random Roll] KhreRiovtRex: 8 tAehjae -> :: continues to fire:: ACTION: One ship targets the Oira again, while the other fires towards where the torpedo is lodged and Pexil is outside on the hull. Lerak trPexil -> :: Covers his head in futility :: NDak -> Bring us about, transfer as much power as you can to the shields. KhreRiovtRex -> The oira shot hits a bit to starboard, while the shot near the torpedo hits aft of Pexil's location, however about throws him clear. tA's shot hits that ship Lerak trPexil -> :: The strut in its weakened state, severs in two rather easily :: Lerak trPexil -> :: Flies into another beam some meters behind him.. :: tAehjae -> Need to bring Pexil back inside ::continues to fire:: tr'Shalor> :: inside the damaged section looking at the weapon, when the shots shake the ship tossing him to the ground Lerak trPexil -> :: Meters :: Koga S'Bien -> ::brings the ship about, transferring power to the shields:: Laehval tTemarr -> I'm shutting down all nonessential decks and departments. ::One by one, the ship's decks and power is diverted. Crew quarters and common areas on low power lost all power.:: M_K_tKsa -> Well, that just happened. ::frowns at the containment unit and the mess left behind:: ACTION: The one ship is able to re-cloak while the damaged shot can not KhreRiovtRex -> tr'Shalor> +Pexil+ You still out there? Lerak trPexil -> :: Starts to crawl to another weak section surrounding the torpedo :: Lerak trPexil -> +Oira+ Ie, but in a bit of pain.. I'm starting to cut another section out.. two or so after this to go.. NDak -> ::Nods to Laehval, as he redirects the escorts to follow up again on the damaged ship:: Lerak trPexil -> :: Another bright light from his torch as be begins another cut :: NDak -> ::He did na want to take a chance of them getting a lucky shot in... the last few were too close:: tr'Shalor> +Pexil+ Au might do just as well working from the inside, away from the weapons fire. I"ve brought another kit and can assist au, or work on defusing the arming mechanism whike au work to pry it loose.. tAehjae -> :: fires again at the vessel:: Lerak trPexil -> :: The camera zooms out from Pexil, showing a tiny Rihan on the outside of a very large ship :: ACTION:: 5 Additions ships arrive to provide cover for the Talon.... tAehjae -> :: ceases fire when the others enter the line of fire:: KhreRiovtRex -> ::straightens uniform, having been tossed from her chair to the floor, but na wanting to appear that anything untoward had occurred:: Lerak trPexil -> +tr'Shalor+ If there was more time.. try cutting away supports I can't get to NDak -> ::Sighs:: The cavalry is here. KhreRiovtRex -> :: steps out onto the oira from her office:: Status report Enarrain? NDak -> ::Sends his regards to them:: Koga S'Bien -> Well, that's nice NDak -> S'Bein, evasive. Keep us out of the fighting. Lerak trPexil -> :: The second place he is cutting breaks free, snapping rather hard away from him. :: NDak -> ::Though he was mindful of the orbital platforms:: Laehval tTemarr -> ::Pulled power gives the shields a much needed boost.:: Koga S'Bien -> Right. ::Nods, and evades as best he can:: KhreRiovtRex -> Will this be sufficient for now? The fight for the orbital command station has been rather bitter. We may need to go assist them once we finish up here Lerak trPexil -> :: Estimates three more cuts :: Lerak trPexil -> +Oria+ tr'Shalor+ I'm going to cut a bit closer to the torpedo. tr'Shalor> :: using the cutting tool to work on loosening the metal around the weapon, locking it into place:: Lerak trPexil -> :: Another bright light and another cut, deeper than the first :: NDak -> ::Turns:: Ie. We have a torpedo lodged in our hull, engineering is dealing with it h'nah. NDak -> As soon as it is dealt with, we can begin moving into position to assist as needed. tr’Shalor-> +trPexil+ Just be careful that au do na cut into the weapon itself, it's already highly volatile. A wrong charge could easily set it off Lerak trPexil -> :: The metal is melted rather close, and the entire structure starts to bend outward a little more than he expected :: Lerak trPexil -> +Oira+ The metal is bending me out further from the ship... Lerak trPexil -> :: Pexil is flung away from the ship :: NDak -> ::Or at least he very much hoped it would be dealt with:: Lerak trPexil -> :: But first a safety line and catches the hull :: Lerak trPexil -> :: fires rather :: Lerak trPexil -> :: He was still out a good ten meters or so. He started to pull himself back in :: KhreRiovtRex -> It might be easier for them to work on it if au bring the ship to a halt Laehval tTemarr -> ::She took a very deep breath as two dozen more engineering requests flooded her console. She sorted them by priority and sent out orders.:: Lerak trPexil -> :: Is back :: KhreRiovtRex -> (anyone, give me a number between 35-65 NDak -> ::He nodded to S'bein:: Bring us to a stop once we have cleared the combat area. Lerak trPexil -> +Oira+ tr'Shalor has broken another support beam.. and the last thing to cut is a larger one) Lerak trPexil -> (34) tAehjae -> ((44)) Lerak trPexil -> whoops Koga S'Bien -> (53) Koga S'Bien -> ::still moving the ship out of combat range, checking his sensor readings for somewhere safe to go to:: [Random Roll] KhreRiovtRex: 7 [Random Roll] KhreRiovtRex: 32 Lerak trPexil -> +tr'Shalor+ We may have to cut the beam in two places Lerak trPexil -> :: Starts to crawl onto and past the torpedo :: ACTION> As the one cloaked ship departs the area, now that there are 7 others protecting Talon, they key an override code for the weapon that did not detonate Lerak trPexil -> +Oira+ At least my death would be painless at this range. KhreRiovtRex -> Weapon is on a 2 siuren count down. Lerak trPexil -> (Second?) KhreRiovtRex -> (two minutes) Lerak trPexil -> (ah ha) Lerak trPexil -> +Oria+ The torpedo is blinking tr'Shalor sees that the device has activated and takes his tool and starts to remove the weapons activation panel NDak -> +Pexil+ What do au mean, blinking. NDak -> ::He wondered if that sounded as harsh as it did in his head:: tr'Shalor+ Oira+ The weapon has been manually activated and will detonate in 2 siuren if I am unable to shut it down. I suggest that au prepare to beam it away from the ship Lerak trPexil -> +N'Dak+ Jolan tru... a detonation sequence... I think I have 1 and 1/2 siuren left Koga S'Bien -> ::finds a safe spot to go, heading course there:: Lerak trPexil -> :: Starts to cut faster :: KhreRiovtRex -> it will surely detonate before it's away, but perhaps it will lessen the blast, Pexil and I will of course be vaporized if we are unable to complete our task... +tr'Shalor+ This is a race.. Laehval tTemarr -> ::Diverts a bit of power to the transporters, making sure to keep them active. Checks their signal locks.:: NDak -> ::Looks to Laehval:: Give them as much time as au can. NDak -> Then beam it. Lerak trPexil -> :: Cuts... cuts... CUTS! :: tr'Shalor> :: na taking the time to respond:: pulls the panel open and starts to untangle the mass of wires inside:: NDak -> ::Glances to his tactical read out:: t'Aehjae -- what of the remaining damaged ship. Lerak trPexil -> +tr'Shalor+ Au have it or na? Laehval tTemarr -> We have a strong signal lock on our crew and the device itself. ::Nodding to N'Dak.:: tr'Shalor> :: curses Tal Shiar for just being Tal Shiar:: tAehjae -> Only io is still floating the other was destroyed. Lerak trPexil -> +tr'Shalor+ Do aur best and I'll push it away tAehjae -> Its systems are fading Lerak trPexil -> (football minutes) trShalor> ::trying to find the right bundle his is looking for:: +tTemarr+ This is a K29R7J ignition system, I need to know which bundle to cut, check the etreeh fhaen...we have less than io siuren Lerak trPexil -> +tr'Shalor+ Release it now.. I'll cut it as I go, get the ship away! Lerak trPexil -> +Laehval+ Prepare to get out of here. KhreRiovtRex -> +Pexil+ I am halfway into the torpedo...move off, or have them beam it away Laehval tTemarr -> +tr'Shalor+ Io moment please. ::Looking up the information in their computer with the hopes they have that particular configuration.:: KhreRiovtRex -> ::looks over at NDak, to see if he will cut their losses and just beam it, or give them the time to work on it:: KhreRiovtRex ->::Remains silent...as hard as it is to do....:: NDak -> How much time do they have? Laehval tTemarr -> ::Scowls at the schematic.:: +tr'Shalor+ Au need to cut the banded bundle with the red stripe. Red over black. Lerak trPexil -> +tr'Shalor+ Na a lot of time here... I can cut, just need to know which one. tr’Shalor -> ::curses:: +tTemarr+ That narrows it down to about half of them... NDak -> ::He took a deep breath. Two crewmembers lives were worth, on the balance, far less than the Talon, but if they could be saved he would give them the time. Laehval tTemarr -> +tr'Shalor+ Then get out of there and we will beam it to space. We do na have time for digging. tr'Pexil has cut enough away from the ship that we have a secure lock. tr’Shalor-> Pexil..is the metal cleared. Then shove against the hull with au boots, pushing the weapon out, I'll continue to work on the wiring KhreRiovtRex -> +tTemarr+..Red over black...bundle, correct.... Lerak trPexil -> +tr'Shalor+ Just cut it! KhreRiovtRex -> t'Vatrix> ::nods at Ndak KhreRiovtRex -> +Pexil+ Push..I want it free of the hull when I do... Lerak trPexil -> :: Pushes :: KhreRiovtRex -> :: looks at the time: Elements...: KhreRiovtRex -> 7 KhreRiovtRex -> 6 KhreRiovtRex -> 5 tr’Shalor-> :: cuts it:: KhreRiovtRex -> 4 Lerak trPexil -> :: As the red over black wire is cut the torpedo dislodges itself and flies away from the Talon. Pexil is taken with it as his line is attached to the aft section :: KhreRiovtRex -> .....winds to a stop:: Laehval tTemarr -> S'Bien, beam them out of there! Lerak trPexil -> :: In an instant he is nothing more than a dot among the stars :: NDak -> ::Exhales, finally:: KhreRiovtRex -> Pushed clear of the ship, still partway in the torpedo:: Lerak trPexil -> :: instant :: KhreRiovtRex -> (Pftt, you did not get lost away that fast) Koga S'Bien -> ::beams them out:: Lerak trPexil -> :: Beams back with part of the safety line wrapped around his leg :: ACTION> They are beamed into the Hteij room, and dropped to the floor in a heap due to their positioning when beamed NDak -> t'Aehaje, dispose of the torpedo. tAehjae -> IE :: fires at the torpedo dictly hitting it:: Lerak trPexil -> :: Cringes :: Ow.. Lerak trPexil -> (I like dictly) tAehjae -> *directly ACTION: As the torpedo is hit it rocks the ship violently... to port Koga S'Bien -> ::almost falls out of his seat:: Koga S'Bien -> Shields are holding. tr'Shalor -> :: Stands and looks at tr’Pexil: Good work:: offers him a hand up Lerak trPexil -> :: Starts to get up :: I'm getting too old for this... Lerak trPexil -> :: takes the hand :: t'Vatrix> :: looks at N'Dak:: get the ship patched up as best au can, it is needed in another fight where our forces are being hard pressed Laehval tTemarr -> ::Holds on, clinging like a parasite to her console, nostrils flaring at the thought of another damaged portion of HER SHIP that needed to be fixed.:: tr'Shalor -> Au just need motivation.... au were always sweet on the traitor.. I mean the XO....why do au na approach her and make au feelings known? Lerak trPexil -> (( Our ship dear.. we bought it before our first house, remember?)) tr’Shalor -> I must get back up to talk to the KhreRiov..... PAUSE SIM NDak -> (( *Your* ship? )) Koga S'Bien -> ::Paused:: KhreRiovtRex -> Getting repetitive, isn’t' it? KhreRiovtRex -> Pause Sim Lerak trPexil -> The answer is his face needs to heal between encounters. KhreRiovtRex -> (my ship) Lerak trPexil -> :: paused :: KhreRiovtRex -> oh wait... KhreRiovtRex -> Really nice work everyone..... KhreRiovtRex -> Koga...we need to give you some excitement...I'm going to whip up something special for you next week ! Koga S'Bien -> oooh KhreRiovtRex -> (shall I lock him and tA in a turbolift)? tAehjae -> ::frowns:: KhreRiovtRex -> Ok, it's late, so I'm going to go ahead and tell you to have a nice weekend and Crew Dismissed Lerak trPexil -> Does not win Sexist Rihan Alive this year because they believe he is dead? KhreRiovtRex -> Ah tA, you know he cares! tAehjae -> lol naaaaaa Lerak trPexil -> Sww most of you Monday.. I'll be dressed differently Lerak trPexil -> :: waves :: Laehval tTemarr -> Night, guys. Have a good one. KhreRiovtRex -> Night all NDak -> Night tAehjae -> night all Koga S'Bien -> nnight!

USS Republic Mission Briefing 51607.25 - Season 24 The Republic has gotten underway to try and locate these mysterious Yiridian Traders. Begin Sim Heather Jamieson -> :: Takes her station on the bridge :: STSF_BluRox -> Wait...Will, did you dispose of that box? August JAX Robinson -> ::Looks over at him:: LtCmdrRobinson -> On your orders, its floating in space still. STSF_BluRox -> The one I had you beam out off to the port side? STSF_BluRox -> Weapons at your control LtCmdrRobinson -> The box of explosives? Yes ma'am. LtCmdrRobinson -> Aye. ::a few taps and some fireworks later:: Done. STSF_BluRox -> I will not risk shipping it back, and having even one single vial stolen Heather Jamieson -> :: Nervous as all get out as they are taking her advice as where to go.. There's always the airlock for comfort:: Ayumu Kasuga -> ::at her station on the bridge:: STSF_BluRox -> (no, the box of elixir, but I'd be ecstatic if you blow up those outdated armaments too) Rue Wydown -> You certainly like blowing things up LtCmdrRobinson -> (yeah the elixir went boom last week) STSF_BluRox -> Very well then, get us underway to the sector Heather has identified as our best location to start searching Heather Jamieson -> :: gulps :: STSF_BluRox -> ::Turns to Wydown:: he's very good a blowing things up indeed LtCmdrRobinson -> Everybody is good at something. This is mine. LtCmdrRobinson -> And occasionally shooting Admirals, but that is more frowned upon. LtCmdrRobinson -> ::brings weapons offline:: STSF_BluRox -> Indeed. Let’s not have a repeat of that incident STSF_BluRox -> Ayumu , based on Heathers calculations, how long do you anticipate us taking to arrive? Heather Jamieson -> :: Gets out of her station and moves down to Kasuga. Taps something on her navigation console : Rue Wydown -> ::smirks:: Ayumu Kasuga -> ::checking her console:: Let's see here... I would say 12 hours? That a good estimate? ::to Heather:: STSF_BluRox -> If and when we find this scum, I want to know two things Heather Jamieson -> :: nods :: There are objects in the system we can use to conceal our arrival. Ayumu Kasuga -> ::Nods:: Indeed. STSF_BluRox -> 1). If they had already received any samples of the elixir? STSF_BluRox -> 2). just who were they planning to sell it to, or already had Heather Jamieson -> :: gets back to her station :: STSF_BluRox -> Wydown, when we find these scumbags, I want you to question them first Rue Wydown -> Oh really. Why me. STSF_BluRox -> There is too much chance that Will or I might just shoot them....and LtCmdrRobinson -> ::wondering if they should have kept the elixir and injected the punks with it:: STSF_BluRox -> I'm still angry over what was done not only to my xo, but the many fleet personnel and colonists that were treated and transformed STSF_BluRox -> Or outright killed LtCmdrRobinson -> ::and how many of those transformed people that Will may have or may not have killed as well:: Ayumu Kasuga -> ::checks her readings:: STSF_BluRox -> Ayumu, Heather...I don't want them seeing us first LtCmdrRobinson -> So far nothing unusual on comms, so I doubt anyone knows we are coming. STSF_BluRox -> Make sure that our approach is hidden by whatever means you need to find Rue Wydown -> Heh. Good point Heather Jamieson -> Using the planets in that system to assist in that matter. STSF_BluRox -> Work with Jax to try to alter our signal so they don't see a SF ship approaching Ayumu Kasuga -> ::checks the area looking for asteroids and such to hide them:: Rue Wydown -> Grrr STSF_BluRox -> ::Assumes that Jax must be off taking care of the little monsters. Er, children:: STSF_BluRox -> Will, when we get close, I want either you or Nickles on the weapons LtCmdrRobinson -> We can do a few things to mask our signal, but if they take even a little interest they will see we are not what we pretend to be. Our ship's signature just doesn’t match anything local. STSF_BluRox -> I will not have them surprise us. We will be ready to defend ourselves LtCmdrRobinson -> Weapons will be ready, boss. LtCmdrRobinson -> When we get in range, anything above Warp 4 is going to make us stand out. Ayumu Kasuga -> Hmm. STSF_BluRox -> Excellent, ::turns to Wydown::any thoughts on how best to approach them once we do make contact and they are able to ID us? Rue Wydown -> Besides blowing them out of the sector? Heather Jamieson -> :: Moves to Kasuga again :: I have the route plotted, want me to do it. :: smiling :: Pause sim LtCmdrRobinson -> ::paused:: Ayumu Kasuga -> ::Paused:: _BluRox -> Myanswertoo long to type by phone, will do next week STSF_BluRox -> Lol Ayumu Kasuga -> :D Heather Jamieson -> How is "no" too long? :) STSF_BluRox -> Ok, good sim all . Ayumu and Heather will be looking to find them first Ayumu Kasuga -> With my luck, I'll find 30 Drowzees first lol STSF_BluRox -> So to be short STSF_BluRox -> Dismissed! STSF_BluRox -> Rofl Ayumu LtCmdrRobinson -> night all Ayumu Kasuga -> Goodnight :D Heather Jamieson -> Next week: Blu to Kasuga: You said it would take 12 hours.. It’s been more than a day? STSF_BluRox -> Night all thanks for coming

USS Republic Mission Briefing 51607.11 - Season 24 Some of the senior staff had met to discuss the parameters of the mission, and steps forward. Several of the senior staff were asked if they had a choice, would they rather hand the mission over to another ship while we would then take over inventorying the two captured raider ships and return of the prisoners, or to go out and try try to find the buyers for the elixir and stolen Starfleet tech items? BEGIN SIM BEGIN SIM BEGIN SIM STSF_BluRox -> So Will....I have a special project for you before we decide much else. I want you to gather up, every single vial that was found of the elixir and bring it all, every bit of it, to the transporter room STSF_BluRox -> (see, chocolates and the MB work every time for those two) August Jax Robinson -> {{I am not Hans, drunking.. I am a buzz}} STSF_BluRox -> ((Nickles, MB in your PM) Ayumu Kasuga -> (lol buzz buzz) STSF_BluRox -> ((wait...I thought Kwai was the Buzz?!)) Ayumu Kasuga -> ::looking over no tes on her PADD:: LtCmdrRobinson -> ::nods:: I probably should be the only one to handle it anyway, immunity and all. STSF_BluRox -> Which is exactly why I have detailed this to you. STSF_BluRox -> Let me know when you have it all together, Check with Heather and Ayumu that they had searched the entire ship and inventory. I need to go talk with Wydown again Christina_Nickles -> :: still in Security watching over the prisoners waiting for Commander Robinson to return with the next part of this mission:: STSF_BluRox -> Get Christina to help you if you need it. STSF_BluRox -> :: turns and leaves the room, to go look to where Wydown has gotten to:: STSF_BluRox -> +Tap+ Computer, location of Commander Wydown please? LtCmdrRobinson -> ::looks over at Ayumu:: I assume everything on the manifest in the cargo bay is all that you found? Rue Wydown -> Computer>Commander Wydown is currently located in the Executive Officer's Office. Ayumu Kasuga -> Yes, that's correct. We catalogued everything we found and noted it in our reports. STSF_BluRox -> ::exit's Will's office and heads up to see Rue:: Heather Jamieson -> :: Finds herself with Kasuga again :: LtCmdrRobinson -> Heather, is there any in the lab that I need to have picked up? Rue Wydown -> ::scrubbing the grim off of her face, trying to look less hobo and more officer like, figuring a change of clothing will be next at some point:: STSF_BluRox -> :: reaches her destination and presses the door chime:: LtCmdrRobinson -> ::make that +comms+ if we weren’t in the same room :):: Rue Wydown -> C'mon in. It's open ::doing one more quick scrub:: Heather Jamieson -> :: Looks at her padd :: Let me see... there are a few items... STSF_BluRox -> ::enters into just into the doorway, and waits to see where exactly the other woman was, stepping forward enough to let the door shut behind her:: STSF_BluRox -> Hello? Rue Wydown -> ::can see the Admiral in the mirror, tucks the cloth away:: Whotcha. ::stepping out of the alcove:: What can I do to help you, Admiral? Heather Jamieson -> There is some in material analysis.. STSF_BluRox -> Commander, I wanted to have a few moments to speak with you about the mission. Is this a good time? I can come back shortly if you were about to get cleaned up from the planet. Ayumu Kasuga -> ::looks at Heather:: STSF_BluRox -> You might feel more comfortable if I were to give you a bit to freshen up. LtCmdrRobinson -> +Nickles+ Meet me in the cargo bay, with a padd. I need you to do some chain of custody paperwork with me. Heather Jamieson -> They may be finished with their readings, but I don't know at the moment. Rue Wydown -> Eh, it really doesn't make much difference one way or another. What is it that you need? ::offering her a seat, before taking one herself:: Christina_Nickles -> +Will+ Aye sir on my way. Christina_Nickles -> :: walks over to the desk and grabs the padd as instructed and makes her way to wher Wll is located:: August Jax Robinson -> ::exits Engineering:: STSF_BluRox -> ::nods her thanks at the offer, and moves to the indicated seat:: Thank you for taking the time, I will try not to keep you long. I know everyone else had a chance to freshen up, but you've been stuck in the brig like that for a bit. August Jax Robinson -> +Will+ do you need Boom Proof containers for your inventory in the hold? Christina_Nickles -> :: enters the lift heading for the cargobay:: Cargo Bay! Rue Wydown -> Well, what is it that you need? ::tilts her head:: Christina_Nickles -> :: stands in the lift while it makes it way to the cargobay as instructed.:: LtCmdrRobinson -> +August+ Boom or bomb? STSF_BluRox -> First, I've spoken with the other department heads and their feelings about continuing with this mission, or handing it off to another crew. Contingent on that plan, I wanted to stop by and talk with you some more first. LtCmdrRobinson -> ::heads for science first to grab the samples:: August Jax Robinson -> +Will+ Yes LtCmdrRobinson -> +August+ Wouldn't hurt to take the extra precaution, send some down. STSF_BluRox -> You seemed a bit upset by my proposal that we try to track down these pirates that are selling such a dangerous item, and even a bit angry that we have some holes in the information. And...I can understand part of your displeasure. STSF_BluRox -> I know that you spent time down in the brig, in an attempt to gain more information from Stan and his group. August Jax Robinson -> +Will+ I am on my way STSF_BluRox -> And that unfortunately, he didn’t' give you much. The fact I see you cleaning up, I'm guessing that you do not wish to expand on that information gathering method, since they are being so tight lipped. LtCmdrRobinson -> ::grabs the attention of a random science nerd and has them put the samples in a container:: August Jax Robinson -> ::Heads to storage to grabs bomb tote- protective things:: Christina_Nickles -> :: exits the lift and makes her way to the Cargobay:: Heather Jamieson -> :: Goes over to Kasuga :: Was our presentation okay? Ayumu Kasuga -> ::glances over at Heather:: I thought it was. STSF_BluRox -> I just want to make sure that you don't feel that we are totally disregarding your suggestions and ideas. Ayumu Kasuga -> How'd you think it went? Heather Jamieson -> I thought it was alright.. I mean we had a likely candidate, but nothing 100%. Ayumu Kasuga -> It never is. STSF_BluRox -> I know you've only been here a fairly short bit of time compared to many of the crew. Many of them have owed their lives to Rian Kwai at one time or another, and they all feel a very strong sense of anger still over what had been done to herr Rue Wydown -> It's your ship, and your prerogative to change mission parameters as you see fit. Christina_Nickles -> :: enters the cargobay and looks around for Will:: LtCmdrRobinson -> ::toting the samples to the cargobay:: STSF_BluRox -> and I think that many of us, don't ever want to see it happen to anyone else we know either. That and the cost of getting that elixir, though it seems negligible on their small remote spaceport, the cost that these pirates took out on Federation and Starfleet personnel, was too steep. Fleet has already agreed to come take them off our hands if we chose to proceed with the intended mission. August Jax Robinson -> ::Pulls hoover cart into the cargobay, waits on Will:: STSF_BluRox -> Rue, for the time being, and perhaps longer if Kwai decides not to come back....you are my XO, which makes it our ship. I do not want to make you feel as if you have no voice here. STSF_BluRox -> One moment please... STSF_BluRox -> +Will+ How is that project I assigned you going? Christina_Nickles -> Hello Commander Jax:: seeing her enter the cargobay":: LtCmdrRobinson -> +Blu+ Still collecting, need 5 minutes for the paperwork. Rue Wydown -> ::was about to open her mouth to say something, but was interrupted by Blu's comming of a crew member, sits in silence, just watching:: August Jax Robinson -> hello there Nickles, Will get here yet? LtCmdrRobinson -> ::enters cargobay:: Hi kids. STSF_BluRox -> +Will+ Thank you, keep us informed. STSF_BluRox -> :: looks back over to Rue:: Christina_Nickles -> Not yet sir. He is n his way I believe. Ayumu Kasuga -> ::with Heather:: Hmm. STSF_BluRox -> Apologies for that, I just wanted to make sure they were collecting all of that ...stuff....as I have special plans for it. Rue Wydown -> You don't want me to feel as if I don't have a voice, but the moment I'm about to speak up, you cut me off to com another crew member. ::gives her a look:: Heather Jamieson -> Notice something? STSF_BluRox -> Well, I'm sorry about that. However, I rarely get the luxury, of only working or detailing of one issue at a time. It comes with the pips..... STSF_BluRox -> And I wanted you to hear it as well.... Heather Jamieson -> :: Looks at Will :: LtCmdrRobinson -> ::taps the case he is carrying:: Nickles, I am collecting all these vials of mutagenic stuff. Ayumu Kasuga -> I don't think so. Just hoping things go well. STSF_BluRox -> So..... go ahead, as something has been bothering you for quite some time, and it's been showing... Christina_Nickles -> ::looks at the case nt wanting to touch it::OK. Christina_Nickles -> What shallI do ? LtCmdrRobinson -> ::Finds the rest of the vials:: I just need you to fasttrack all the paperwork for me, then help August here move some explosives into better containers. I have a project of some sort to do with this stuff. Rue Wydown -> Admiral........::shakes her head:: You're going to have to figure out how to work with someone outside of normal ship members. You contradict your own messaging as to the 'cooperation' you want, ie....what you just did there. Christina_Nickles -> aye sir as long as I don’t have to touch that stuff. ::points to the case:: Heather Jamieson -> I can't wait until I can get back to the astrometrics lab... just normal work. Ayumu Kasuga -> I know what you mean there. I'm eager to get back to the bridge and just pilot the ship again. Christina_Nickles -> :: moves over to a console and starts to work on the paperwork:: Heather Jamieson -> You can take us where we need more stellar data.. Rue Wydown -> And you see any questioning or requests for clarification as threats to your authority. I know I'm just temporary, but what are you going to do when you don't get your previous XO back? Are you going to treat all of your subordinates the same way? Ayumu Kasuga -> Sure, why not? August Jax Robinson -> ::Opens up the totes:: these are the strongest we have STSF_BluRox -> How to work with someone outside of normal ship members? I take this to mean you feel that 'you' are not a normal ship member? Rue Wydown -> Do you think I am? ::smirks, had heard the Admiral's comments:: LtCmdrRobinson -> ::transfers the samples into one of the two larger carrying cases:: STSF_BluRox -> I think that you as well, feel a bit threatened by being so new here, almost as if an outsider, and then you shut down on me. We've got to figure this out between us. Just no more of that tea.....:: shakes head:: LtCmdrRobinson -> ::closes the lid:: Everything accounted for. ::holds up the cases so Nickles can scan the barcodes:: STSF_BluRox -> However, we've sat here long enough, and the crew is getting restless. We're handing over the prisoners of that 2nd raider ship to the Hawthorne to take back for trial Rue Wydown -> Nope. Doesn't bother me in the least bit to be an outsider. There are advantages to that. If you know how to use it. Christina_Nickles -> ::scans the code:: All done ::taps the padd:: STSF_BluRox -> The inventory as well, and we're going to proceed with the mission to track down these traders, and put a stop to this. STSF_BluRox -> In the meantime....I have something special. If you could join me on the bridge please in about 2 minutes? Rue Wydown -> I won't be able to change into a new uniform just yet, but certainly. STSF_BluRox -> +Nickles+ Have a detail bring our guest Stan and :: turns to Rue:: What's the big fellow's name? August Jax Robinson -> everything Will? LtCmdrRobinson -> ::nods:: Ok, please supervise transferring of those explosives into the containers Jax brought, I have to go deal with these. Rue Wydown -> Malcolm. Christina_Nickles -> +BluRox+ Aye sir. LtCmdrRobinson -> August, I have to transfer these vials, then I will be back to help. STSF_BluRox -> Thank you... +Nickles+ and the Malcom one as well.... Christina_Nickles -> ::looks to Will.:: I have o take those two to the Admiral STSF_BluRox -> I'll see you on the bridge in a moment....I think William will enjoy this.... Rue Wydown -> Probably means doing something illegal. LtCmdrRobinson -> ::nods at Nickles:: Dismissed. Pick this up afterwards. STSF_BluRox -> We'll talk more afterwards... LtCmdrRobinson -> ::heads for the transporter room:: Christina_Nickles -> Yes sir STSF_BluRox -> +Ayumu+ Please report to the bridge Heather Jamieson -> :: to Kasuga :: Oh, duty calls. Ayumu Kasuga -> +Blu+ Aye aye.. on my way. Ayumu Kasuga -> Yep, duty calls. Ayumu Kasuga -> ::leaves and heads up to the bridge:: STSF_BluRox -> :: exits and makes way to the bridge:: STSF_BluRox -> :: takes a seat in her center chair, and looks at the view screen:: Christina_Nickles -> :: turns to head back to main security calling to some officers on duty to meet her in the Brig:: STSF_BluRox -> +Will+ Please make your way to the bridge ACTION:: EVERYONE MAKES IT TO THE BRIDGE, INCLUDING NICKLES AND HER GROUP BRINGING STAN AND MALCOM Rue Wydown -> ::making sure her hands are at least clean before stuffing them inside her leather jacket, being in civvies for a little bit makes her feel special:: LtCmdrRobinson -> ::took the fast turbolift:: Heather Jamieson -> :: working in the bay :: Christina_Nickles -> :: delivers the2 to the bridge:: Step over there and remain quiet until spoken to ::: to the two men:: STSF_BluRox -> (looks like we'll have to do this next week.....ya'll are slower than molasses in January!) PAUSE SIM PAUSE SIM PAUSE SIM Heather Jamieson -> (for Kasuga replace that with maple syrup) STSF_BluRox -> Ok..good set up tonight to move us into the new phase of mission we're starting next week STSF_BluRox -> (that's not as thick) STSF_BluRox -> Next week, we'll have a bit of excitement to start the night out...so be ready :) LtCmdrRobinson -> I expect at least 17 explosions Ayumu Kasuga -> Yeah, maple syrup is considerably thinner. Needs to be to drip into the buckets Rue Wydown -> See you all next week :) STSF_BluRox -> ok I know some people have to run, so I'll see you all next week, and some of you on Thursday. And..don’t' forget to tell Heather Happy Birthday this week STSF_BluRox -> Crew...Dismissed Ayumu Kasuga -> Yay, happy birthday! Rue Wydown -> Happy Birthday! LtCmdrRobinson -> happy birthday heather :) Heather Jamieson -> And vacation that next week Christina_Nickles -> Happy Bday Heather LtCmdrRobinson -> night all, and Wife® STSF_BluRox -> Night all!

USS Republic Simlog Season 24 51606.27 The command staff is discussing what each group has found out during the questioning, the brig and computer scans. We need to piece it together to decide our next steps Begin SIM Begin SIM Begin SIM Christina_Nickles -> :: in the brig area checking on the prisoners.:: Ayumu Kasuga -> ::in astrometrics with Heather:: LtCmdrRobinson -> About the only things we don’t know is where these traders are at the moment. The way Stan is talking, we may be seeing them soon. STSF_BluRox -> +Ayumu+ Can you and Heather please come to the conference room, I'd like you to present your findings please Ayumu Kasuga -> +Blu+ Yes, sir. We're on our way. STSF_BluRox -> ::looks at Will:: I'm hoping the girls were able to find out something that can help us Rue Wydown -> How much back up do we have at this point. We made enough noise when Republic went off to try to round some of these guys up while we were on the planet, if they've scattered too much there's no way one ship is going to round them up. Ayumu Kasuga -> ::downloads her findings onto a PADD and heads up to the bridge with Heather:: August Jax Robinson -> We didn't make that much noise Heather Jamieson -> +Blu+ right away Heather Jamieson -> :: rides in the lift :: STSF_BluRox -> The Hawthorn should be about done investigating the other ship that was captured, and the inventory taken of the items in the hold. The raider crew has been transferred to a Federation transport vehicle. We should inquire if they have room to take this lot Ayumu Kasuga -> ::arrives back on bridge and heads to the conference room:: Heather Jamieson -> :: enters the conference room:: Heather Jamieson -> :: goes right to the display and loads the data:: Ayumu Kasuga -> :::stands beside Heather:: Heather Jamieson -> :: brings up the three choices :: STSF_BluRox -> Ok everyone, let's all compile what we've each found out, and Rue will update us with any info she was able to obtain Christina_Nickles -> ::: making rounds:: Heather Jamieson -> The investigation of the flight recorder, ion and warp trails, past history in the sector has all crossed into these three choices. Heather Jamieson -> :: points to the screen :: As luck would have it they are rather far apart from each other. STSF_BluRox -> ::looks up at what Heather was presenting:: LtCmdrRobinson -> ::listening:: Heather Jamieson -> A mostly desert world with a small band of temperate zone, a humid jungle to mountainous and a likely facility in the middle of an asteroid field. Heather Jamieson -> Of these three the humid one checks off the most boxes. Rue Wydown -> So in other words, a wild goose chase with the roll of the dice on which direction we go. ::exhales heavily and leans back in her chair:: Ayumu Kasuga -> Pretty much. Heather Jamieson -> This die is a little loaded, but yes STSF_BluRox -> Rue, did you hear anything of this down in your Intel trip? Rue Wydown -> Nope Heather Jamieson -> :: frowns :: STSF_BluRox -> We only got from Stan, that they were planning to meet someone, nothing specific Heather Jamieson -> :: the three systems spin on the display behind her :: STSF_BluRox -> Nothing at all from that big mouthy one Rue? Heather Jamieson -> :: to Rue :: When? Rue Wydown -> Nothing but complaints. STSF_BluRox -> I'd half expected he'd have slipped something to you Rue Rue Wydown -> Nope. He's too busy either being suspicious or complaining. Christina_Nickles -> :: heads back to main security to fill out reports:: LtCmdrRobinson -> Well he had to make arrangements with them at some point, anything in their communications logs? Heather Jamieson -> You know :: to Kasuga : we need to check the gear they have, see what climate they are prepared to go out in. Heather Jamieson -> Desert, jungle or..space dock Ayumu Kasuga -> I agree. That hopefully should help narrow it down Heather Jamieson -> :: sends a message to have someone look or check the records:: LtCmdrRobinson -> Well facility is the worst choice, then there are defenses to contend with. LtCmdrRobinson -> If the traders aren’t from around here, then it’ll be a planet with no one around I would think. Wouldn’t want to trace back to their home base Heather Jamieson -> Desert? Well, I'd not like the jungle either... Ayumu Kasuga -> ::nods:: Indeed. Rue Wydown -> Let's back up here. Was there anything in the communication logs? STSF_BluRox -> So, we're still missing some information Rue Wydown -> Definitely sounds like it. Christina_Nickles -> :: walks over to her console and begins reports: STSF_BluRox -> I believe they hadn't given us much info from what Jax had looked at LtCmdrRobinson -> Well we can’t cut Stan loose and track him, even he isn’t that dumb Heather Jamieson -> I think the computer is compiling data from the comm logs, including the metadata. STSF_BluRox -> So, unless Will can somehow scare more info out of Stan... We need to make a decision how to go here Rue Wydown -> You might have more luck scaring information out of Malcolm. He's paranoid enough. STSF_BluRox -> Based on what we have, vs what we stand to lose if we continue stall too long STSF_BluRox -> Will, think you can work on Mr Personality down there? LtCmdrRobinson -> I can try with Malcolm, can’t make him any worse LtCmdrRobinson -> Might depend on how much of a deal we are willing to cut. STSF_BluRox -> No deal. These people helped hurt Rian. Heather Jamieson -> Anything to link to one of these choices would be helpful STSF_BluRox -> Well, we can work on more information out of Malcontent, but we need to decide..... STSF_BluRox -> Do we go after this trash? STSF_BluRox -> Do we let the Hawthorn do our job for us LtCmdrRobinson -> Well it would be better if we had more ships to help us scout these locations. But we've never shied away from a battle LtCmdrRobinson -> I’m all in favor of finishing what we started LtCmdrRobinson -> or they started anyway STSF_BluRox -> As far as I'm concerned, we'd have already been underway STSF_BluRox -> We need to make a decision Pause Sim Pause Sim Pause Sim LtCmdrRobinson -> ::psd:: Ayumu Kasuga -> ::Paused:: Heather Jamieson -> Paused STSF_BluRox -> Ok so next week is July 4th, but I'm assuming Heather Jamieson -> I'll be around STSF_BluRox -> Since it will be 11 pm and most of us work the next day, we'll be around Ayumu Kasuga -> I get the Friday off instead of the Monday because Canada Christina_Nickles -> Ill be here on time if I’m not working. STSF_BluRox -> Cool, we'll play then STSF_BluRox -> Cool Heather STSF_BluRox -> Ok well Crew Dismissed Heather Jamieson -> Night all Ayumu Kasuga -> Goodnight STSF_BluRox -> Night all Christina_Nickles -> Night Boss lady

USS Republic Mission Briefing 51606.13 - Season 24 While interrogating Stan, normally cool under pressure, but having been rattled by Will's incredibly imposing looks, and the questioning of the crew in the conference room, he managed to let slip, after being confronted about what the crew had found. It had been discovered that hidden amongst boxes of chocolates, that a lot of the stolen Starfleet equipment was just a cover, to hide a batch of J'Rom's elixir, which they were planning to sell to the highest bidders. We also managed to get him to slip that he was planning to meet some friends of theirs, a group of Yiridian traders. The crew, angered over this latest revelation, and Blu threatening to toss him out of an airlock, has made a ruse of getting Rue out of the brig for 'questioning' while letting Malcom know he's next. BEGIN SIM BEGIN SIM BEGIN SIM Rue Wydown -> So you want to know the lay of the land with these folks, I take it? STSF_BluRox -> ::Having told Rue to sit motions for Christian to as well: STSF_BluRox -> :: takes a seat next to them both:: Christina_Nickles -> :: walks in to the room with Rue in tow:: STSF_BluRox -> That's what I want to discuss with you.....both. Christina_Nickles -> ::lets go of her after the door are shut and sits as indicated:: STSF_BluRox -> What have you been able to glean from that highly intellectual group down there? Rue Wydown -> Well, as you've probably picked up, Stan's a hard nut to crack. August Jax Robinson -> ::Waits for Will:: LtCmdrRobinson -> +Blu+ Admiral, just to inform you, Stan the lowlife scumbag, that’s his full name by the way...had arranged a weapons deal and he seems to think his friends will be coming this way shortly. We may have incoming at some point. Ayumu Kasuga -> ::waiting with Jax:: LtCmdrRobinson -> ::in the cargo bay, making sure nothing else they brought onboard is going to explode anytime soon:: STSF_BluRox -> +Will+ Good catch, and thanks for the heads up. I'll let Ayumu and Heather know so while they're scanning routes, they can keep an eye out for that as well. Good work Will Rue Wydown -> Malcolm Whiner, and yes that's his real name, is on the other hand your weaker link. He wants to be the big man on campus, and with the thieves he has employed, he is. But he wants Stan's spot at the top, but unfortunately he's too paranoid, too aggressive and not strategic enough to get there. STSF_BluRox -> ::turns to Rue:: Well, while you were down there, we were able to confront 'Stan" with some information that didn’t' seem to phase him and he had an he had an excuse or alibi for almost all the stolen cargo....until Holly was able to process some of the away team's sensor scans. They were very precise... August Jax Robinson -> ::Poke head into the Cargo bay:: can I come in now? August Jax Robinson -> or do I still hide out here from what I brought here STSF_BluRox -> :: reaches across for a box of the chocolates, and dumps it on the table, exposing several small vials beneath:: LtCmdrRobinson -> I don’t know whether to smack you or kiss you. This stuff is so beautiful, and dangerous. STSF_BluRox -> Seems they are moving something more important....these, are aliquots of J'Rom's August Jax Robinson -> ::Smiles:: I knew you would like it... it's like Christmas, with a Boom STSF_BluRox -> foul elixir, that they were going to trade. STSF_BluRox -> What we have to decide is this....... STSF_BluRox -> 1) Do we take the ship and goods and their crew with us now, lock the bunch up and return the cargo for Star Fleet to sort out. Christina_Nickles -> :: listens and frowns seeing the vials:: STSF_BluRox -> or 2), do we safe away this elixir to the USS Hawthorne, which is nearby dealing with the other ship we stopped and it's cargo. We can either give them the elixir to take back, and then we use this ship as bait to lure in the Yiridian?> Christina_Nickles -> I’d think the Latter. LtCmdrRobinson -> Someone tried to bribe me today, but I told them I already had all of your money, so I didnt need his. Christina_Nickles -> Get all of them while we have a change? STSF_BluRox -> We crew it with some of our people, just to find out who these people they are to mean to trade with STSF_BluRox -> Rue? STSF_BluRox -> ::nods at Christina: August Jax Robinson -> Nice move, I am guessing they tried to woo you to? STSF_BluRox -> Yes, but it may not be worth putting the whole ship in peril as we do not know who these others are August Jax Robinson -> ::walks into the Cargo bay, all slick like a ninja:: Christina_Nickles -> If they have any of that stuff already we could be looking at someone that’s trying to continue J'Rms work. Id hate to see anyone have t go through what Capt Kwai went through. LtCmdrRobinson -> ::seals up the crate again:: Rue Wydown -> Considering my part in this to trap one of them, I'm not sure what to tell you. Other than my observations so far. Heather Jamieson -> :: next to Kasuga :: LtCmdrRobinson -> Oh he threatened you first, as if... August Jax Robinson -> we should just stick him in a room with the Kids, he will confess or hang himself LtCmdrRobinson -> I wish you had brought me some stuff the Admiral would actually let me keep. STSF_BluRox -> What I want to know from you both, as I'm not thinking clearly here, I'm thinking with my heart.....there were a lot of Fleet people and colonists hurt or killed outright August Jax Robinson -> why can't we keep it? STSF_BluRox -> I want your honest opinions....take what we have, put these guys away and hope it's gone no further? LtCmdrRobinson -> Most of it is illegal and/or unstable. Maybe some of it is useable. STSF_BluRox -> Or should we pursue breaking this smuggler and slaver ring up? Rue Wydown -> Put them away, but like I said, Stan's going to be a tougher nut to crack. STSF_BluRox -> We got him to slip a bit, but seems Will was able to get him angry, and found otu he was meeting Yriidian traders.. August Jax Robinson -> that just means "others" can't have it Rue Wydown -> The only way you'll get him to slip further is if he thinks that Malcolm has turned on him, whether or not Mal has actually done it. Rue Wydown -> Or get Mal to think that Stan turned on him. Christina_Nickles -> Sir if we just stop here, We may be allowing more of JRoms work to continue. STSF_BluRox -> Would moving Stan out of the brig, and dropping hints at Malcom that Stan's decided to cooperate...would that loosen Malcom's tongue Rue Wydown -> And if we don't stop, we risk losing what we have. Rue Wydown -> It's worth a shot.. STSF_BluRox -> Well, we do have the option of the Hawethorne taking the valuable cargo, vials and the prisoners...they are taking the lot from the other ship back already, what’s a few more? LtCmdrRobinson -> Well it's evidence, so I wont be allowed to keep it, regardless. You are just a tease. August Jax Robinson -> ::Nudges Will:: you should see the other stuff over there... it's like a strange storage unit with no theme LtCmdrRobinson -> Oh really? ::goes over to check it out:: STSF_BluRox -> Alight.....let's plan to move Stan...to the auxiliary brig....at least for a short while to make Malcom sweat. August Jax Robinson -> I am almost sure there was a Mummy in the hold Christina_Nickles -> :: nods:: LtCmdrRobinson -> Don’t BS me now. He isn’t transporting a mummy. Rue Wydown -> That'll bake his cookies STSF_BluRox -> Christina...can you go in, and let Will know that in light of Stan's cooperation, he's to be moved to better quarters? August Jax Robinson -> no really, it looked like one Christina_Nickles -> Aye Sir STSF_BluRox -> (Rue - PM please) August Jax Robinson -> I knocked on it, but I am no science nerd Christina_Nickles -> :: stands:: STSF_BluRox -> +Heather+ Any progress on those navigational notes? Where they might be expecting to headed next? STSF_BluRox -> Thank you Christina, dismissed Christina_Nickles -> :: salutes turns and heads out:: August Jax Robinson -> ::Shows Will the image on her Tric:: See Christina_Nickles -> :: exits the conference room and heads for the brig:: STSF_BluRox -> One moment ... STSF_BluRox -> +Will+ Please tell me that you've secured those explosives in a secure explosion proof location? I'm not happy about those old weapons being onboard, they may not be stable LtCmdrRobinson -> Well you better call a science nerd to figure it out then. Could be anything. Spare body parts, slavery, Stan's dead mother.... Rue Wydown -> ::winces, hearing the words Will and explosives heard in the same call:: LtCmdrRobinson -> +Blu+ Already checked everything over boss. It's all disarmed and safe. Zero threat. All crated up and tagged. STSF_BluRox -> (np Heather, we know your trying to avoid doing the scans and dumping it on Ayumu!) Christina_Nickles -> :: enters the lift :: Main Security! Heather Jamieson -> (I was not getting anything on screen) August Jax Robinson -> (w) you have her worried... you do make things go boom, or shoot first STSF_BluRox -> +Will+ Don't make me call Jax to verify.......see to it..... and no, you may not keep one for a paperweight in your office. STSF_BluRox -> Blu out STSF_BluRox -> :: stands and starts pacing the room::: STSF_BluRox -> Rue....I have to tell you, I'm still not that comfortable working with you. I could depend on my former XO to let me bounce scenarios off of her, but I get nothing but cryptic answers from you. Christina_Nickles -> +Will+ Nickles to Cmdr Robinson. August Jax Robinson -> ::Smirks at Will:: LtCmdrRobinson -> Dont say a word. I don’t need you to verify anything, that’s absurd. STSF_BluRox -> I feel that we really need to try to break this chain, to see where this was all headed, but without a consolidated front, I’m not comfortable risking the crew if you don't concur... LtCmdrRobinson -> +Nickles+ Go ahead. STSF_BluRox -> :: turns and swats some of the chocolates across the room:: Rue Wydown -> And at what risk are you willing to take to do it? ::tilts her head:: Christina_Nickles -> +Will+ Commander what’s your location. Heather Jamieson -> :: working to fill in the gaps in the navigation logs :: LtCmdrRobinson -> +Nickles+ Cargo bay, looking over the stuff you brought back. STSF_BluRox -> We do not know if any of his earlier ships have been able to get any of the serum to these 'traders', but it's possible they have. It would be critical to determine who may have these samples, and determine who they are trading them with. W Rue Wydown -> You didn't answer my question, Blu. At what risk are you willing to take to do it? STSF_BluRox -> With the Yridians, we're talking about ..... STSF_BluRox -> I was getting to it.....:: clearly getting frustrated with the woman:: Heather Jamieson -> :: working in relative silence with Kasuga :: Christina_Nickles -> +Will+ The Admiral wants Stan moved to make Malcom feel a bit uncomfortable. Rue Wydown -> Please, carry on then. STSF_BluRox -> As I was saying, with the Yridians, they would not be worried about a dirty shot at one of our people, they are of little honor even amongst thieves......but they often trade in the outer fringes with the Orion Syndicate, and even with the Breen....... STSF_BluRox -> both of which, could be severely dangerous to the Federation. STSF_BluRox -> If this is the path they are on, then yes, I feel we should at least risk something.....I would like to see if we have a few that would volunteer for this mission.... LtCmdrRobinson -> +Nickles+ We already have a secure quarters set up. The usual room down the corridor. Make sure two guards are assigned in shifts please. STSF_BluRox -> For that matter, I would be willing to join it....it means that much to me to stop these people that injured my XO not once, but twice now... Christina_Nickles -> + Will+ Aye sir, :: steps off the lift heading towards the brig:: STSF_BluRox -> If you have reservations, I would not force you to go, though Stan and Malcom know you... STSF_BluRox -> :: about half ready to just head the ship back to Earth and let the Hawthorne deal with the clean up:: Rue Wydown -> Risk something? Before you or this crew attempts anything of this nature, I think you should be very well educated about the risks involved. I think you think I go into things blindly, on a lark, but I know more of risks involved with my actions that you'd ever suspect. Christina_Nickles -> :: gets to the brig and nods to the guard.:: I want that one out here. ::pointing to Stan:: Christina_Nickles -> :: watches as the guards on duty open the cells force field and escorts him out of the cell:: You are to be placed in a bit more comfortable setting. :: smiles:: Thank you for your information... ::looks back to Malcom trying to make him feel uneasy:: STSF_BluRox -> Fine...Then give me your full assessments of the risks, as you see them after you've spent time with those down there, and with the information I've just given you. Give me examples of why you think we should or should not try to stop this from getting into the hands of the Breen or Orions. STSF_BluRox -> +Ayumu+ Do me a favor if you would, while you are scanning those navigational patterns and logs, keep an eye on long range sensors and let me know immediately if you pick up anything anomylous heading our way LtCmdrRobinson -> ::looking through a crate of junk:: This guy moves everything. Ayumu Kasuga -> +Blu+ ::continues scanning:: Aye sir. I will. ::looks at the long range scanner and enlarges the screen:: August Jax Robinson -> Everything ::holds up an Emmy Award:: they haven't made these in decades PAUSE SIM PAUSE SIM PAUSE SIM LtCmdrRobinson -> ::psd:: Christina_Nickles -> ::paused:: Rue Wydown -> You're temper, which will be a determent to our cause due to the unpredictable nature of your reactions to outside conflict. ::glances at the chocolates on the floor:: I mean really, what did those chocolates do to deserve their fate. Ayumu Kasuga -> ::paused:: August Jax Robinson -> ::Paused:: Rue Wydown -> Oops Ayumu Kasuga -> That's cool. _BluRox -> Think I sent you all at least one item to watch for, so work on that, short log or something would be cool STSF_BluRox -> and we'll pick up next week with either a decision to head home or try to catch some scumbags... STSF_BluRox -> Any questions? Christina_Nickles -> none here LtCmdrRobinson -> nope STSF_BluRox -> Ok, thanks all. Have a good week and Crew Dismissed

USS Republic Mission Briefing 5160606 - Season 24 Stan has been brought to the conference room where he has been confronted about his part with the contraband items aboard the raider’s ship, and other suspicious and possibly stolen items. Koga and Heather have been mapping out potential ports of call for it from past navigational charts, while Stan still protests his innocence. Rue, is still in the brig dealing with Malcom for information by making him mad and careless. BEGIN SIM BEGIN SIM BEGIN SIM Heather Jamieson -> :: Sitting in the conference room watching this Stan fellow :: STSF_BluRox -> :: Looks at Stan and the others:: Heather, please put that map back up on the screen. Koga, over lay it with area's that have been hit by the raiders. LtCmdrRobinson -> ::was checking over a box of weapons in the conference room:: Heather Jamieson -> :: Looks down at her PADD and illuminates the display with the map from before :: STSF_BluRox -> August...until we prove it's stolen that chocolate is evidence. I’m afraid you'll have to turn it over to Will. Ayumu Kasuga -> Yes sir (or is it Ie rekkhai?) ::overlays the map onto the view screen Ayumu Kasuga -> :: STSF_BluRox -> (lol...ikr?) August JAX Robinson -> ::Mouth Full:: Wha? Rue Wydown -> ::stretches out on her bunk, letting Malcom stew:: STSF_BluRox -> Well...look at that....it appears that quite a few of these areas......are also areas that were hit during the raids...yet you say you 'acquired legally' the items there.... STSF_BluRox -> Holly :: Blu calls the AI to the conference room:: Heather Jamieson -> :: Each location previously raided pulses red on the screen :: STSF_BluRox -> Holly> You called? STSF_BluRox -> Have you been able to look over the list that Jax, Christina, Heather and Ayumu have put together... Heather Jamieson -> :: Startled at Holly's arrival :: Ayumu Kasuga -> ::kinda used to that by now:: LtCmdrRobinson -> ::Holds something up:: Remat detonator...that’s illegal. ::throws it back in the box:: STSF_BluRox -> Holly> I have.....it seems, that the serial numbers on quite a bit of the inventory...match exactly items reported missing.. I'd say you have an open and shut case STSF_BluRox -> Blu> :: mouth agape:: Mr Robinson......was that an explosive devise? August JAX Robinson -> ::Hands Will a Bottle of Romulan Ale.::: what about this? LtCmdrRobinson -> No its safe, kills you during transport though. Rue Wydown -> Gawd, with Stan being gone so long. I wonder what's going on. ::sighs:: STSF_BluRox -> I'm not worried about minor items like that.... Christina_Nickles -> :: walks over to Will:: Please don’t throw that. LtCmdrRobinson -> ::holds something else up:: Cobalt-thorium grenade. That'll kill us all. ::puts it back in the box:: # Stan> I protest.....You are trying to frame me for making a legitimate business deal..with what those thugs had on their ship STSF_BluRox -> Will....Why.... in the bloody blue blazes....are those things in this room? STSF_BluRox -> (Can everyone give me a number between 1-20 please) LtCmdrRobinson -> ::pulls something else out:: If this was still radioactive, we'd be dead by now. Collectable though. [Random Roll] STSF_BluRox: 11 Rue Wydown -> ((7)) LtCmdrRobinson -> (13) Christina_Nickles -> 10 Ayumu Kasuga -> 15 August JAX Robinson -> 16 Heather Jamieson -> (brb) STSF_BluRox -> Holly> What I found interesting when I went through the items that the others compiled.......is that I found several very small vials of the same mutation serum that the scientist J'Rom was using. There were also several boxes of chocolates that contained small vials hidden under the chocolates. STSF_BluRox -> Holly> I've taken the opportunity to scan Jax's box, and luckily for her, evidently they had not used all the boxes yet. What she is eating, is actually just candy... STSF_BluRox -> but still, evidence. Mr. Robinson, would you please confiscate the rest of that box to hold as evidence LtCmdrRobinson -> ::doesn’t care about candy, has his own candy box over here:: August JAX Robinson -> So Yippee for me right? LtCmdrRobinson -> ::grabs the chocolate:: STSF_BluRox -> Blu> :: stands furious and rounds on Stan:: You are lucky that I don't kill you where you stand. However, you will never have to worry about selling cargo again. Where you are going, you will be provided with 3 meals a day, clothing, an education and housing. STSF_BluRox -> ::rounds on Stan, grabbing his collar:: Who is your buyer? Who were you planning to sell this too? Christina_Nickles -> :: looks over to Jax:: sorry but No sir. May I have the box please? I’ll place it over with the other things August JAX Robinson -> ::gives up the goods:: STSF_BluRox -> :: stands over the short man, ears pinned back against her head:: You had better tell us now...... Do you realize what this stuff does? Rue Wydown -> Maybe I should be a bit more nervous, why would they question Stan so long? STSF_BluRox -> Will...I want charges added to all of them down there........conspiracy against Federation citizens, murder charges for all of those that were lost on the colony raids, etc, and instigating slave trade of mutants. Christina_Nickles -> ;: takes the box and places it with the other things:: Sorry Commander Jax STSF_BluRox -> :: looks down on Stan:: Au and your crew, will never see a free day again.... August JAX Robinson -> {{I need to lay down, I can't keep my eyes open. I feel awful}} LtCmdrRobinson -> ::frowns, starts taking apart something:: This one can be remote detonated. ::pulls chip out, puts it back together:: Breen. Not available on legal markets either. STSF_BluRox -> Will.....Lock him up LtCmdrRobinson -> ((Night wife® feel better)) August JAX Robinson -> {{nite nite Peeps, & Hubby }} STSF_BluRox -> (it's the bad chocolate. She’s mutating...!) STSF_BluRox -> (feel better Jax) Ayumu Kasuga -> (night get well soon) LtCmdrRobinson -> ::dusts hands off:: Shields were up though, we were fine. August JAX Robinson -> {{Will make sure I am not turned into anything}} LtCmdrRobinson -> ::gets up:: Yes Admiral, delighted to STSF_BluRox -> Oh...and Mr Fraizer.......just to let you know...if any of your compatriots feel like sharing the location of your buyer before you....they may have their sentences reduced.....perhaps to something short of lifetime! STSF_BluRox -> Oh and Will...bring up that other one...the woman...I want to question her next, then the big ugly brute after her STSF_BluRox -> after him.... LtCmdrRobinson -> ::pulls Stan out of his chair:: You wanted to meet the Admiral. Feel better? LtCmdrRobinson -> ::nods to Blu:: Understood. STSF_BluRox -> :: sees Jax has eaten most of the large box of alien sweets and chocolates and now is ill... :: nods to one of the medical advisers STSF_BluRox -> (nods)...take Commander Jax down to sickbay and find her something for her stomach to help her feel better STSF_BluRox -> Heather and Ayumu...if he's not going to tell us who his buyers are, see what you can determine from the maps...who is active in these areas Ayumu Kasuga -> Sure, will do. STSF_BluRox -> I need to trust on the two of your skills in this matter Ayumu Kasuga -> ::Heather:: Let's get to it. I don't think we both wanna be around when they bring that big guy over (Malcom). Ayumu Kasuga -> Let's head to the science labs and do it there. Stan> I want legal representation! STSF_BluRox -> Get him out of here Will.. He makes me sick.... LtCmdrRobinson -> ::pulls him out into the corridor:: I'll be your lawyer. I know a thing or two about a thing or two. STSF_BluRox -> I could care less if you toss away the key.....or ..if we're out of brig space and have to hold him in that old airlock...maybe it will malfunction... LtCmdrRobinson -> Watch that loose carpet. ::pushes him into the lift:: Heather Jamieson -> (back) Stan> :: protesting:: You can't do this.. My buyers will demand their goods back. You can’t' steal LtCmdrRobinson -> I'll call them and explain. What are their names again? STSF_BluRox -> Shut up..::yells down the corridor::I don't want to hear anything from garbage like you Heather Jamieson -> :: Nods to Kasuga :: LtCmdrRobinson -> ::shuts the lift doors:: Stan> You may have a big ship....but my...acquaintances...they will come. And then you will have to deal with them..... Heather Jamieson -> :: to Kasuga :: How about astrometrics? STSF_BluRox -> Blu> hears Heather:: good idea, you have more tools there. See what you gals can determine, and let me know ASAP Ayumu Kasuga -> Let's go. Rue Wydown -> ((rookie bad guy move....giving away the fact that you have associates)) Ayumu Kasuga -> Aye sir. Will do. LtCmdrRobinson -> They will? ::best Merle impersonation:: I'll bake them a cake, with pink frosting. Would they like that? Ayumu Kasuga -> ::turns and heads out with Heather:: Stan> :: tries to shrug Will's hold on his elbow away:: Look..... Stan> Look, I overheard, you have a wife...one here on your ship......it would be a shame if something were to happen to you all. Why don’t' you just ....say I got away. I'll take a shuttle and go to the nearest planet..... Stan> You can say I clubbed you and knocked you out and escaped LtCmdrRobinson -> Well if your buyers are in the market for $%&@ old Breen explosives, then they definitely can’t take on our ship. STSF_BluRox -> Christina.....I need to discuss this with Rue, go see if Will needs help getting her out for questioning.. You can drop that I'm really angry, and she best be ready to talk LtCmdrRobinson -> And you don’t have anything I want as a bribe. My wife is already wealthy. And I can get 3rd rate explosives and antiques with one call. Don’t need you for that. Heather Jamieson -> :: Enters a lift :: Astrometrics Ayumu Kasuga -> ::follows Heather into the lift:: Christina_Nickles -> Aye Sir Christina_Nickles -> :: moves down the corridor and to the lift:: Heather Jamieson -> I've not been back there for a while Christina_Nickles -> :: heads down to the brig:: LtCmdrRobinson -> ::quickly hauls Stan into a brig cell:: Thank you for your cooperation. Ayumu Kasuga -> No? Yeah, we have been on a lot of away missions lately. Rue Wydown -> ::has that "oh crap, what did he say" face:: Stan> :: laughs at Will:: You'll wish you had listened to my proposal. You could have been a wealthy man... Christina_Nickles -> :: exits the lift near the brig:: Heather Jamieson -> :: The lift stops, they both get out and enter astrometrics :: Heather Jamieson -> :: The room is dark like a planetarium :: LtCmdrRobinson -> I already am, sir. Christina_Nickles -> :: walks down the corridor to the Brig and to Rue’s Cell:: Will The admiral wants this one and she’s really mad. Christina_Nickles -> :: steps to Rue's cell :: You better be ready to talk. STSF_BluRox -> Holly, scan that whole ship and see if you find any more of the drugs hidden on that ship. I swear I'm ready to space this guy. These are the people that helped that psycho...the same one that hurt our Kwai again. LtCmdrRobinson -> ::nods at Nickles:: Take her up. When you come back down, stop by the lounge and get me a pink frosted cake that says "Welcome A-holes" on it. Apparently Stan is going to have visitors soon. STSF_BluRox -> You might also keep an eye on me...as I can't guarantee that I won't go right down and shoot the lot of them.... Rue Wydown -> Wait. What? All I did was pack boxes. I don't know anything. Christina_Nickles -> :::: snickers:: Aye Sir Heather Jamieson -> :: Logs in :: Let's pull up what we have... Ayumu Kasuga -> Yeah, let's do it. ::leans on a console:: Christina_Nickles -> ::takes Wydown bye the arm:: Lets go LtCmdrRobinson -> And they will want to know how helpful he has been in ratting them out. Christina_Nickles -> Doesn’t matter Move. ::to Rue:: Rue Wydown -> Really. I didn't do anything. I just moved boxes. Take one of the others. STSF_BluRox -> :: seething as these people helped injuring one of her only friends:: Perhaps we should make them all take a dose of that crap Heather Jamieson -> :: Brings up the holographic projections :: Christina_Nickles -> :: grabs her arm and pulls on her:: Let’s move NOW! Christina_Nickles -> :: making it look good.:: Christina_Nickles -> ::not grabbing hard enough to hurt her:: Rue Wydown -> Ow. That hurts. Christina_Nickles -> Then Move! Christina_Nickles -> :: takes her out of the cell and pulls her down the corridor out of site of the others:: Rue Wydown -> ::glances back at Stan as she's lead away as if he could rescue her:: Heather Jamieson -> Well, the data is bigger here. Stan> They have nothing on you Ruth. You don't have to say anything! Rue Wydown -> ::waiting until Nickles and Wydown are in the lift before she relaxes:: Okay, NIckles, you can let go now. LtCmdrRobinson -> Thank you again, Stan. We didn’t even know her name yet. You are SO helpful. Christina_Nickles -> :: once out of sight and in the lift, lets go of her arm:: My apologies sir I hope I didn’t hurt you. I had to make it look good. Stan> :: usually "Mr. Cool under pressure" but also normally not caught with the idiots he has working for him. Stan> :: flips Will off:: Rue Wydown -> Eh, I'm just annoyed at the noise git in the cell next to me. Talk about paranoid. Rue Wydown -> Paranoid with a side of crazy. There's smart paranoid and there's dumb paranoid..wanna guess which category he falls into? Christina_Nickles -> :: nods:: The admiral wanted to talk to you for a bit. Had to make it look good, Christina_Nickles -> the dumb one of course STSF_BluRox -> :: Sees Rue and Christina walking into the conference room:: Ayumu Kasuga -> Ahh. ::Checking known trade routes of various species and factions:: Mm.. a big start. Rue Wydown -> Yup. ::pops her p:: if it'd been 200 years ago, I'm sure we'd have found him in the desert with a tin foil hat and a conspiracy theory for gamma radiation. STSF_BluRox -> :: About half barks at them, still angry:: SIT! :: waits for the door to shut:: Whoa..sorry....into the part ... STSF_BluRox -> Hi Rue....needed to bring you up for questioning...at least a decent amount of time. It will let us bring you up to speed on what we know, what we need you to try to find out from them, and give you a chance to stretch your legs and grab a hot meal LtCmdrRobinson -> ::goes to make sure nothing else they brought onboard is going to explode:: LtCmdrRobinson -> ::heads to the cargobay:: Rue Wydown -> I am feeling a might peckish STSF_BluRox -> General gist of things.....these ...these....:: utters several Caitian curse words:: HAre transporting and attempting to sell J'Rom's compound..... STSF_BluRox -> PAUSE SIM STSF_BluRox -> PAUSE SIM STSF_BluRox -> PAUSE SIM Ayumu Kasuga -> ::Paused:: Christina_Nickles -> ::paused:: LtCmdrRobinson -> ::paused:: STSF_BluRox -> Nicely done all...I expect you to figure out where they were going, who they were selling too, and see who we can get to squeal on the others... LtCmdrRobinson -> Yeah not sure if we can bust them for Hare transporting. rabbits aren’t illegal yet STSF_BluRox -> (bonus question...group of lions, group of hyenas....who wins the meal?) STSF_BluRox -> LOL, Will STSF_BluRox -> Ok, it's late, need to let you guys run LtCmdrRobinson -> (Kevin Richardson would win the meal) STSF_BluRox -> See you all next week and great job all..Will..you better come back and get your grenades out of my conference room STSF_BluRox -> Crew Dismissed