STSF_BluRox

USS REPUBLIC MISSION BRIEFING - 5151221 - SEASON 24 The Republic has retrieved the away teams from the raider's base, have several in custody that are being questioned and the ship gives chase to the ships that had previously escaped the base before we had found it. We are just about clear of the asteroid field and will be able to give chase in earnest soon. BEGIN SIM BEGIN SIM BEGIN SIM Heather Jamieson -> :: at science station :: STSF_BluRox -> :: Sitting in center seat reading over reports from medical from the planet:: August Jax Robinson -> ::In Engineering, making sure nothing breaks so they can zoom away:: STSF_BluRox -> :: shakes head, obviously unhappy with what the reports held:: Ayumu Kasuga -> ::on the bridge, maneuvers the ship past the asteroid field:: LtCmdrRobinson -> ::waiting on Giles to tell them how he was captured:: STSF_BluRox -> Rue...looks like those we picked up told a bit of truth......those bodies we retrieved from the bottom of the cliff.....all murdered. Shot and shoved off the cliff. The fall killing those that the weapon did not. STSF_BluRox -> What concerns me more, is that these mutants, came from the colonists and fleet bases that had been raided. These were people....mutated to be sure....but still....people. Possible some of our own that we may have worked with before. August Jax Robinson -> ::taps console, looks over readings:: Rue Wydown -> Rue> Don't form any judgements until after we hear their side of the story. Rue Wydown -> Giles>:: picking at a scab on his wrist:: What is it again you wanted to know? STSF_BluRox -> ::turns and sees the empty chair, remembering that she had went to the brig:: STSF_BluRox -> :: flicks ear that she had been talking to herself, so into the report she had forgotten.:: LtCmdrRobinson -> Where you come from, how the raiders got you. From what ship or planet? STSF_BluRox -> Heather..do me a favor, take this list, and try cross-referencing the DNA analysis from Jas against the list of missing personnel that have been reported missing. When you complete the task, go ahead and transmit it back to headquarters. August Jax Robinson -> ::sends team to aux controls to be ready:: Rue Wydown -> Giles> Would you believe me if I told you I don't exactly remember most of those facts? It's all a bit blurry now. :::pauses:: Seriously. This gang has been bouncing back and forth and all around so long that I'm not sure which way is up. Heather Jamieson -> :: messaging back and forth to Kasuga regarding sensor data :: Rue Wydown -> Giles> And yes, I know, in "space" there's no "up". But you get my drift, yeah? Ayumu Kasuga -> ::getting the feeds from Heather and navigates accordingly:: STSF_BluRox -> :: rubs eyes, tired from reading and sits back for a moment:: Rue Wydown -> Rue>::smirks, watching this all go down:: I'd swear this guy was a Ralafean by the way he talks, but he's missing the tattletale natural exuberance. LtCmdrRobinson -> Well that’s a shame. Amnesia, huh? LtCmdrRobinson -> We will have our medical staff look at you shortly. LtCmdrRobinson -> Do you remember who you were making the cake for when we found you? Rue Wydown -> Giles> ::opens his mouth to correct Robinson, then just sighs:: I wasn't the one making the cake. Maybe you should ask that guy? STSF_BluRox -> Holly> ::sitting in Rue's seat next to Blu:: You've not been sleeping much lately August Jax Robinson -> +Will+ Mister Robinson, have you made any Progress? STSF_BluRox -> It's been difficult. I want to capture all of those that had a hand in doing this to so many....and to Rian. LtCmdrRobinson -> I thought the raider was forcing you all to make a cake for him? What flavor was it? LtCmdrRobinson -> +August+ I am busy right now. With stuff. And things. Rue Wydown -> Giles> Again, you'll need to ask the guy making it. ::shrugs:: Wasn't my job to do. STSF_BluRox -> Holly> We shall catch up with them. Computer projections have been run, and with the sizable lead they had, and the maneuverability of their ships in the asteroid field compared to us. I’ve estimated that once we clear the field that it will be at least 8 hours at warp 7, though I'd recommend warp 5 or 6 so as not to stress the engines. STSF_BluRox -> Good, then we shall see it done. LtCmdrRobinson -> So basically, you remember nothing, and you did nothing. LtCmdrRobinson -> Outstanding. STSF_BluRox -> Holly> As ship's counselor, I've noted that the crew is tired and on edge, so I've taken the liberty, to prepare a meal for the command crew. And....oohh...look at the time...... STSF_BluRox -> Holly, this is perhaps not the time for this. Security is questioning our 'guests' STSF_BluRox -> Holly> Guests....that will still be there, after you come and eat. Besides.... LtCmdrRobinson -> I'll have you returned to a private cell, and have a doctor come down to look at your memory loss. Holly> if you capture the raiders, wouldn't it be interesting to hear what they have to say about the others before we go letting them loose.... Rue Wydown -> Giles>Fine by me mate. STSF_BluRox -> :: stomach growling:: I could use a bite of something....When is this dinner? Rue Wydown -> Rue. ::raises a brow, wondering what strategy Robinson is using:: August Jax Robinson -> {{the Awesome Strategy}} Rue Wydown -> ((Must be the Cake Conundrum strategy)) Rue Wydown -> ((What flavor was it. Vanilla? WRONG. It was Chocolate!)) Holly> As I said....Look at the time, it's ready now... Can you ask the others to meet you in Holodeck 2? STSF_BluRox -> (The cake was tasty...I had some of it!!) LtCmdrRobinson -> Make sure you fill out those forms while you wait for your doctor. ::has Cardboard Nickles move him into a cell by himself:: STSF_BluRox -> +com+ Rue, can you bring Will and Christina and meet me in Holodeck 2 please? The questioning can wait. It will make them nervous, why they are being held and not questioned.......besides, nobody's even had a break to eat since before we went down to the planet. Rue Wydown -> Rue>::motions Will over:: STSF_BluRox -> Ayumu, Heather, you're with me....Delta team is coming on in 5 minutes anyway...: looks over shoulder:: Good, they're here now... Ayumu Kasuga -> Aye sir. Just in time. LtCmdrRobinson -> ::heads over to Rue:: Ayumu Kasuga -> ::logs off and follows Blu:: Rue Wydown -> Rue>+BluRox+ Sure thing. See you in two ticks. STSF_BluRox -> +Jax+ Please meet me in Holodeck 2 in 5 minutes. Heather Jamieson -> :: rises and follows ,:: Rue Wydown -> Rue> The Admiral is requesting our presence at Holodeck 2. August Jax Robinson -> ::pokes console, then heads to the lift:: STSF_BluRox -> ::ln lift, watching as the others enter:: LtCmdrRobinson -> Now? We've only gone through one amnesia defense. We still need to make the others tell different stories and then we can nail them. Ayumu Kasuga -> ::enters the lift:: August Jax Robinson -> ::enters lift:: Holodeck Heather Jamieson -> :: enters. ;: LtCmdrRobinson -> ::starts to head for the door with Rue:: STSF_BluRox -> :: lift stops and the door opens::August Jax Robinson -> ::Steps off the lift, heads down to Holodeck2:: STSF_BluRox -> ::motions to the others to exit:: STSF_BluRox -> Oh look, there is Jax..... Ayumu Kasuga -> ::follows everyone out:: Heather Jamieson -> : exits :: Rue Wydown -> Is that your plan? To catch them in lies? Rue Wydown -> And really he didn't confirm your amnesia theory. August Jax Robinson -> ::Walks up:: What's going on? Ayumu Kasuga -> I don't know STSF_BluRox -> Ok so let's go see what Holly has in store for us:: cringes, hoping it wasn't another snowball and sledding fest, nobody had dressed warmly enough for that dinner and most were ill the next week. Ayumu Kasuga -> Yes. Let’s. LtCmdrRobinson -> Oh I am quite certain they are all part of the raiders. But I like to let them talk themselves into a corner. You want to take a different track? Rue Wydown -> ::heading to the holodeck, not sure what's up...the poor newbie:: Rue Wydown -> Oh I'm sure they're going to talk themselves into a corner. Just trying to see where you're going with all this. Should be entertaining. STSF_BluRox -> ::enters to find a rustic lodge with a nice fire roaring in the fireplace off to the side, snow falling gently outside the window:: August Jax Robinson -> ::elbows Will:: snow! LtCmdrRobinson -> I like to hear fun stories, makes my day better. I mean, there is already cake involved. Ayumu Kasuga -> Snow. I haven't seen that in a while. LtCmdrRobinson -> ::elbowed on his way in the holodeck:: Oh. Ayumu Kasuga -> ::walks through the snow as it crunches under her feet:: STSF_BluRox -> :: sees a well set table in the next room, with food being set out for the dinner to come, while a few serving people pass among the others with platters full of snacks and different beverages:: STSF_BluRox -> (the snow is outside the window) Ayumu Kasuga -> (Ahh) STSF_BluRox -> (unless you went out the front door, which you can do) LtCmdrRobinson -> ::looks back at Rue:: Stay away from the meatballs. Ayumu Kasuga -> ::comes back inside the house, and stomps the snow from her shoes::: Cold out there.. Ayumu Kasuga -> ::heads towards the fireplace:: Rue Wydown -> ::glances at Robinson:: Whyyyyyyyyyyyyy? Holly> Oh, good, you made it. Please, help yourself to appetizers......there are plenty going around on platters, some over on the side table there, and a pot of meatballs over there as well. Dinner will be served in a short while.... LtCmdrRobinson -> ::shrugs:: LtCmdrRobinson -> ::grabs the Wife®:: Food. STSF_BluRox -> Holly> Just please, relax, take your mind off work for a bit, and enjoy the Captain's holiday party. The crew is off on Holodeck one (Delta shift will have an event later, but you are welcome to join that party later as well if you so choose..... Ayumu Kasuga -> ::puts some food on her plate and gets a glass of egg nog:: PAUSE SIM - PARTY TO BE CONTINUED PAUSE SIM - PARTY TO BE CONTINUED August Jax Robinson -> ::Paused:: STSF_BluRox -> Nice job all, we'll pick up next week with the holiday party (as I was not sure how many folks would be around next week, this way, we can just wing it) Ayumu Kasuga -> Sounds good Rue Wydown -> :D STSF_BluRox -> and this way, Will's prisoners can sit and wait and sweat it out, and get nervous and maybe slip up STSF_BluRox -> Besides, it's time for one of our parties anyway! STSF_BluRox -> So....next week...holiday party! Yea! Along with....presents! Ayumu Kasuga -> :D August Jax Robinson -> yaaay!! STSF_BluRox -> So, since I know some people have to work early and we're not having Talon this week, I want to wish you all a very Happy Holiday Season. Ayumu Kasuga -> Happy holidays to you too! LtCmdrRobinson -> Have a good christmas everyone STSF_BluRox -> Hope you all have a nice relaxing week and hope to see you here next week. Rue Wydown -> Happy Holidays guys :D STSF_BluRox -> And on that note.....Crew Dismissed Ayumu Kasuga -> Goodnight LtCmdrRobinson -> night all LtCmdrRobinson -> and wife® STSF_BluRox -> Have a nice Christmas, Hannakah or Festivus or whatever you celebrate! STSF_BluRox -> oh..and Heather STSF_BluRox -> Smile

RES Talon Mission Briefing 051512.17 KhreRiovtRex -> The remaining Talon crew have joined with other Galae and Tal Shiar willing to help our cause to retake our home world from the traitors within, and their new Othan allies. Though no plans seem perfect, the best that's been devised has been a coordinated attach on several communications relays and power stations, and then move to retake sensitive areas of the capital, Galae and Tal Shiar command and if at all possible, take down the leaders. All possible allies have been contacted, some not who would be expected on our home world, but all the more appreciated by those that have at least a little knowledge of their assistance. We left off, with the various teams beginning to coordinate their plans. BEGIN SIM BEGIN SIM BEGIN SIM (( Time elapsed since last sim? )) (Let's say about 2 hours) t'Kallen> :: walks back over to the group finding Laehval :: I've assigned a few of my men.... Koga S'Bien -> ::Studying some maps of the areas they'll be infiltrated, planning out flight and landing routes:: Laehval tTemarr -> ::Weary, she straightened and rubbed at the back of her neck, turning as t'Kallen approached.:: t'Kallen> :: Let them know what you need. We can supply any tools, recon reports that we've been building, and we have a few small ships we could spare if au need to find anything additional Lerak trPexil -> :: He had about enough writing virus instructions for one day :: t'Kallen> How goes au plan, to disrupt, and send a virus into their systems? it's quite ingenious actually... EvietMahren -> $ CDR Alexander> ::seated in the "communications" office with LT Matsumura, having just completed the necessary programming for their part of the plan:: ::looks up as AMB Simonton enters:: EvietMahren -> $ AMB Simonton> ::lips thin, eyes troubled:: t'Kallen> ::looks around for the maenak she had spoken to earlier:: EvietMahren -> $ Charlotte> ::exchanges a glance with Mal:: John? Lerak trPexil -> :: to t'Kallen :: It's proceeding.. and multilayerd. t'Kallen> ::holds out an IDS to her:: This is the information that our maenaks were able to compile as they made attempts to curb the spread and devastation this bioweapon has brought down upon our people. Laehval tTemarr -> ::She nodded at his offer and then swept a hand at the display in front of her, filled with a mountain of scrolling codework.:: It is a huge undertaking, but nearly finished. Soon, I hope. Soon. We will na have time to debug it, however, so any failures will be handled during the infiltration. t'Kallen> Na many of our maenaks that went into that zone, before it settled down, have returned to us. t'Kallen> :: turned back to Pexil:: Menkha, then that will make it all the harder for them to figure out how to stop as well... EvietMahren -> $ Simonton> We've just received the latest estimated mortality rate. ::pauses:: It's not good. Medical estimates we've reached peak, but the sheer number... ::swallows, shaking his head:: Lerak trPexil -> :: to t'Temmar :: One thing we don't know is any additional protections the Othan put in place. KhreRiovtRex -> (wb tKsa) EvietMahren -> $ Simonton> ::looks to Mal and Charlotte:: What could they possibly have been thinking? To kill so many for -- for a political ploy? To decimate the population of their own homeworld? I... ::shakes his head:: M_K_tKsa -> ::takes the ISD, shaking her head:: Koga S'Bien -> ::mulls his chin in thought:: t'Kallen> Ie, but they do na know all of our secrets either, and those in our higher echelons, that defected to work with them, were na the ones in charge of many of our facilities. Just as with au Galae Retor, I would guarantee, that there are areas, codes and secret ways around the obvious egresses.... M_K_tKsa -> ::looking around the area for a quieter place to be productive and get some work done:: EvietMahren -> ::standing aside, watching t'Kallen work with an impassive face:: KhreRiovtRex -> t'Kallen> :: has another aide follow tKsa to give her a few more ISD's and io that had some attempts of making a vaccination against the effects of this bioweapon, to see if she could refine it for use 31:31 KhreRiovtRex -> t'Kallen> I was told this was for au. I have na read it, but it came in from io of our Tal Shiar agents with his recon reports. :: looks at t'Mahren warily:: I'm still na sure who au are really working for......but...for now, au are here with us... EvietMahren -> $ Mal> They're continuing work on the antiviral agent, but time is of the essence. Administered too late and it does very little. M_K_tKsa -> Hanny'yo ::taking the other ISD::: I'll let au know if I need any other help. ::motions for the minion to go away:: EvietMahren -> ::expression remains passive, save one arched brow as she regards t'Kallen:: Lerak trPexil -> After this I think a job opportunity will open up in network security, t'Kallen> Has the KhreRiov returned yet? She went to speak with au Daise Dheno, but I have na seen her for some time. Though, I suppose I can't blame her....... Laehval tTemarr -> ::Laehval took a seat and leaned back while the program was running to compile the code they'd written.:: t'Mahren... ::She gestured her over.:: EvietMahren -> ::expression lingering over t'Kallen for a long moment, then moves to join Laeh:: EvietMahren -> ::looks to Laeh with a more open, inquisitive expression, brows raised as though to ask, "What can I do for you?":: M_K_tKsa -> ::starts counting under her breath as she sinks into a chair at a new workstation and plugs in her first ISD into the workstation:: t'Kallen> Au are busy..and I must see to the other groups to make sure that this effort is coordinated in its execution. :: calls an aide over, and dispatches him to go see if he can locate the KhreRiov Laehval tTemarr -> I know that au have been passing information to your contacts, but au have na yet outlined exactly how they will be aiding us. EvietMahren -> ::nods:: From what I am told, they have engineered their own viral program to act as a decoy to the one you have been working on. EvietMahren -> It will be the one to trip the alarms and their response. With their attention drawn to that, it will then allow our own to perform its intended function. Lerak trPexil -> :: Looking over code :: Koga S'Bien -> ::pouring over maps and flight plans:: EvietMahren -> Another of their... asset teams... is currently studying the bioweapon and working on amplifying the effects of the antiviral agent. Laehval tTemarr -> ::She lifted an eyebrow in thought and glanced briefly at tr'Pexil before giving t'Mahren her attention once more.:: Ie, a sound plan. ::She tilted her head.:: If they have any developments, au will pass them to our Daise'Maenak, ie? EvietMahren -> ::nods:: Ie. I am merely waiting for confirmation that their work is in place. Lerak trPexil -> :: Confirms the code, signs off on it, then turns to Laehval :: How are au holding up? KhreRiovtRex -> ::having mollified the Daise Dheno that she was fine, finds a vacant terminal, ans starts pulling up what limited satellite and news feed she can, to get verification of what t'Kallen had whispered to her:: M_K_tKsa -> Contradictions upon contradictions. :: scowling, flicking through what limited data that's been provided:: EvietMahren -> $ Simonton> And this is why I retired from field work. :: regaining his composure somewhat, straightens:: Everything else is in place? EvietMahren -> $ Charlotte> Mal's just finished the code. We'll link with our... colleague... and inform her. Then it's up to the resistance cell. KhreRiovtRex -> :: finally finds the feed she was looking for an magnifies it for better resolution and try to confirm the reports:: EvietMahren -> $ Mal> ::taps on a PADD, sending the appropriate signal:: And... sent. Laehval tTemarr -> ::She nodded to t'Mahren.:: Menkha. ::Glancing to Lerak, she rolled her shoulders to loosen the tense muscles.:: Still in this until the end. Au? EvietMahren -> ::looks up as her personal ISD beeps:: EvietMahren -> ::nods to Laeh, stepping back as she reaches for her ISD:: Lerak trPexil -> I have na where to go and nothing pressing at the moment. Besides, I can't very well hovercycle around in this political climate. EvietMahren -> ::moving away from the group as she reads the alert:: M_K_tKsa -> ::drums her fingers on the desktop as she reads:: EvietMahren -> ::begins looking for Morgana:: KhreRiovtRex -> ::looks at the devastation and destruction and is immediately sick to her stomach.:: EvietMahren -> ::ISD in hand:: KhreRiovtRex -> :: quietly under her breath:: They said he was enraged.....this would have done it. And now... KhreRiovtRex -> ....now...they will all yy'a. Yy'a them all. I will yy'a them all for what they have done.... Laehval tTemarr -> ::She gave Lerak an odd look.:: Nothing pressing? I would hope au took this a bit more seriously than that. This is na simply 'just' something to occupy your time. This is to ensure that au have the freedom to enjoy of remaining alive. EvietMahren -> ::finally spots Morgana, steps in:: A word? Lerak trPexil -> Au mistake my levity for a lack of seriousness. I am sorry I spoke. :: Goes back to checking the overall code base :: M_K_tKsa -> ::glances up, for a moment so engrossed in the information, almost dismissed t'Mahren, thinking she was the gnat of an aide, but at the last moment realizes it isn't:: Ie, of course. ::leans back a little:: EvietMahren -> ::nods to indicate the ISD she's using:: May I send you some more... accurate... information? M_K_tKsa -> Come to make sure I do na murder some of these nearsighted verruls? Laehval tTemarr -> Your timing has always been off. ::Staring at him in consideration.:: EvietMahren -> ::tilts head to the side, considering her comment:: We need the hands. Once we've captured the cabal, then we can kill them. EvietMahren -> Given their incompetence, we would be entirely justified in our actions. EvietMahren -> ::purses her lips:: Or I would be. Best you maintained your oath, I suppose. M_K_tKsa -> More accurate information? ::raises both brows:: Do I want to know how that is possible, considering the lack of......well........::sighs:: It would be na be proactive if I were go travel down that path again. Let's try this again, what do au have for me? EvietMahren -> This is the information provided by a medical assessment team, currently working on amplifying the effects of the antiviral, and hoping to find a vaccine out of it. KhreRiovtRex -> :: takes a siuren to take up several of the weapons t'A had brought for her to choose from, but decides she 'needs' to have them all.....placing kalen's in each boot, two in her belt, and io on front and back of her sash.... Lerak trPexil -> I'm na sure it is my timing, just a series of bad choices and regrets. :: Nearly finished :: EvietMahren -> ::tapping a command and uploading the information:: EvietMahren -> ::all identifying information having been removed from the packets, of course:: KhreRiovtRex -> t'Kallen had told her that they needed to have someone be a distraction, and at the siuren, was too numb to care if she was shot down or not KhreRiovtRex -> That or perhaps she could surrender herself, springing a trap within her ship.....to take them out... PAUSE SIM PAUSE SIM KhreRiovtRex -> hI T'a Koga S'Bien -> ::Paused:: Jolan tru T'A tAehjae -> :( Just got home KhreRiovtRex -> So we see... KhreRiovtRex -> Ok everyone....since next Thursday is Christmas Eve, and the following week, New Years Eve, ... KhreRiovtRex -> I would propose that we take those two nights off? KhreRiovtRex -> Thoughts? M_K_tKsa -> I won't be available for those nights Lerak trPexil -> Sounds good. Perhaps Laehval and I can get a log in. KhreRiovtRex -> If you wish, could wrap up some of this getting ready with a log EvietMahren -> I won't be available, either. Koga S'Bien -> I probably won't be available new year’s eve tAehjae -> I have to work New years eve KhreRiovtRex -> I won't be either, so looks like we're pretty unanimous Lerak trPexil -> A long Euro Truck session Koga? Koga S'Bien -> Maybe :P Koga S'Bien -> Or Car Repair :D KhreRiovtRex -> Maybe t'Rexan will either figure out how to deal with her issue by then as well... M_K_tKsa -> Before she goes and repeats history that got us into this mess in the first place? Lerak trPexil -> We need to go flying together, btw, in Elite KhreRiovtRex -> Ok, then. We will wish you all a very Happy Holiday Season and wish you all a Happy New Year. We will see most of you over on the Republic still Koga S'Bien -> Enjoy Star Wars tomorrow boss. No spoilers. :P KhreRiovtRex -> but everyone stay safe, travel safely and get some rest with family and friends M_K_tKsa -> G'night all Laehval tTemarr -> Night, everyone. Have a great Christmas & a Happy New Year. KhreRiovtRex -> I saw it already tonight KhreRiovtRex -> Not telling you anything Laehval tTemarr -> See you in 2016! EvietMahren -> Merry Christmas, happy New Year and catch y'all later! KhreRiovtRex -> Crew Dismissed

USS REPUBLIC MISSION BRIEFING 51512.14 - Season 24 The Away Teams have returned to the ship, along with the 'hostages/prisoners' still in need of interrogation, the bodies of the dead mutant apes, and the dead man with the cake knife shoved into his chest BEGIN SIM BEGIN SIM BEGIN SIM STSF_BluRox -> :: Making way to the bridge to look for Rue:: Ayumu Kasuga -> ::makes her way back up to the bridge too:: STSF_BluRox -> ::motions to Heather and Ayumu to accompany her:: Ayumu Kasuga -> ::follows along:: Heather Jamieson -> :: Looks at Kasuga, then nods to Blu :: STSF_BluRox -> ::enters the lift:: Rue Wydown -> ::playing Left, Right, Center with the B-team on the bridge, waiting for the A-team to return:: Heather Jamieson -> :: Enters the lift behind her STSF_BluRox -> (Rue's PlayStation controller is steering the ship!) LtCmdrRobinson -> ::in the brig, making sure their guests are all comfortable:: Bernie> Why are we in the brig!? Do you treat everyone you rescue like this? STSF_BluRox -> :: lift opens to the bridge. Looks around for Rue and spots her:: August Jax Robinson -> ::Bangs on the cells:: shut it! Ayumu Kasuga -> ::heads to the OPS console, swapping places with Beta OPS:: LtCmdrRobinson -> ::dead serious:: Yes, we do. Rue Wydown -> Ha! ::scooping up the last of the chips:: I win. Gotta love a good game of chance. August Jax Robinson -> ::Huggles Will after he locks the last Brig:: My Hero Rue Wydown -> Giles>::testing out the mattress in his brig cell, finding it at least less flea ridden than his last place of residency: STSF_BluRox -> Wydown...... Christina_Nickles -> :: walks into the brig. :: Anything You need from Me Cmdr Robinson? STSF_BluRox -> Do we still have a lock on those ion trails the escaping ships left behind? LtCmdrRobinson -> We will be doing our post-rescue interviews soon, so stick around. Heather Jamieson -> :: Logs into science on the bridge Christina_Nickles -> Aye sir Rue Wydown -> ::glancing up while pocketing her chips:: So far, yes. The probe we sent out earlier has been sending out data on a regular basis. So we've got a general path locked in. However, I give it another :glances at chrono on the viewscreen:: Another hour, maybe two, before the ion trail degrades to the point where we'll be struggling to keep up. LtCmdrRobinson -> ::hugs the wife:: Went better than I had hoped. STSF_BluRox -> We're leaving now. I want those ships. I want them badly. Ayumu Kasuga -> ::quickly does her pre-flight checks:: We're ready to go when you are. August Jax Robinson -> ::Trying to annoy their guests in lock up:: LtCmdrRobinson -> Nickles, take the guest from cell A into the interview room. STSF_BluRox -> We recovered the bodies of several dead mutated .... Creatures....but they could have been missing colonist, Federation officers, civilian scientists.......and they were just shot, and shoved off a cliff to the rocks below. Rue Wydown -> ::gesturing to the head chair for Blu to take back control:: Ready to depart when you are, sir. STSF_BluRox -> We've sent the bodies to medical for scans and to see if there are any dna matches to Federation databases. Heather Jamieson -> :: Winces :: Sensors are ready. STSF_BluRox -> Thank you Rue. STSF_BluRox -> It just have easily been Kwai that they had slaughtered. I will see them captured....and brought to justice. ::turns to look at Rue:: Rue Wydown -> Giles>::wiggles around on his mattress, nesting, as he awaits for his captors pleasure:: Christina_Nickles -> :: walks over to the cell door and deactivates the security screen:: OK Time to go have a talk. Lets go. ::motions for him to come LONG:: Ayumu Kasuga -> ::receiving the sensor logs from science, and plots a course based on the ion trail:: STSF_BluRox -> I trust that you, will stay my hand from what I really want to do with them, but know I can not. But ..... also do not trust my judgement....which is why I'll need your wisdom and words.. Rue Wydown -> What? You don't want to save the 'Fed taxpayers some time and money and just shoot them outta' the sky? STSF_BluRox -> If that is the only way, then it shall be, but I also want some answers. Rue Wydown -> Me? Wisdom? ::raising both brows:: Are you sure you want to put your trust in me? 29:36 STSF_BluRox -> Ayumu.....lay in a course following that trail. Heather...assist her with the sensor scans. Do not...lose this trail STSF_BluRox -> :: turns back to Wydown:: It's why they sent you to me, so yes. Ayumu Kasuga -> Aye aye sir. Course laid in. Rue Wydown -> I mean my husband barely trusts me to pick out a recreational activity. And you trust me to keep you out of trouble. ::pauses:: Okay, I can try something new for once. This should be.......interesting. August Jax Robinson -> {{Sorry everyone, I need to rest my back. I fell at work}} STSF_BluRox -> Will, Jax and Nickles have some people we found down below. LtCmdrRobinson -> ((Get better wife®)) STSF_BluRox -> (go lay down woman, feel better) Ayumu Kasuga -> ((NIght Ja) Ayumu Kasuga -> x STSF_BluRox -> Night jax) Christina_Nickles -> :: To the prisoner in cell A:: Well Are you coming out or am I going to have to send someone in to get you?? Heather Jamieson -> (night Jax )) August Jax Robinson -> {{I will see you next week- Love yous- nite nite :-* }} Rue Wydown -> ((Nickles - which prisoner are you talking to? I've lost the chat string to figure it out)) Christina_Nickles -> ((Whichever is in Cell A... Idont know whos where)) Rue Wydown -> ((I'm not sure your prisoners know which cell they're in either. )) Christina_Nickles -> ((::Looks to Will:)) STSF_BluRox -> O'Malley> :: shoves Giles forward:: STSF_BluRox -> Bernie> When are we getting out of here? Rue Wydown -> Giles>Hey! ::being dragged off his bed and dumped in front of the group:: I was sleeping. Christina_Nickles -> :: to Giles:: OK You come with me, LtCmdrRobinson -> ::Motions to the door to the next room:: After you, sir. We have to conduct an interview. STSF_BluRox -> Rue, can you go down and see if you can sense any truth from the lot. I"m inclined to believe they are a pack of liars, and part of the raiders. However, they claim to be captured themselves and forced to work on the ships. STSF_BluRox -> I guess I shouldn't have biased you....but, you'd have read the reports from the surface anyway.... STSF_BluRox -> ::turns back to Ayumu:: I'm trusting your piloting skills to get us through the edge of this asteroid field safely and at speed, so we can stay tight on their tail and not waste time going around STSF_BluRox -> do you think you can do that? Rue Wydown -> OOooh...interrogations. This should be fun. Ayumu Kasuga -> ::nods:: Aye, that shouldn't be a problem. Christina_Nickles -> Will I think he needs some encouragement. Ayumu Kasuga -> ::thinking it would be nice to have a Betazed right about now:: Ayumu Kasuga -> ::or a Vulcan:: LtCmdrRobinson -> ::moves Giles into the next room and sits him down:: Have a seat. Ayumu Kasuga -> ::checks heading and follows on course, using the sensor logs for the ion trail:: STSF_BluRox -> ::nods to Wydown:: Enjoy. Do make sure that Will does not use any grenades.... STSF_BluRox -> Heather....were you able to download any of the computer files down there? Rue Wydown -> Who needs grenades if you have a Brazen Bull. :: smirks as she enters the lift:: Christina_Nickles -> :: follows Will and Giles:: Heather Jamieson -> Yes we were, we had to get the raw files in some instances, so the computer is reconstructing them. Rue Wydown -> Giles>::plops down in the chair Robinson has put him in:: Well, that was fun. Can we do it again? Christina_Nickles -> :: stands at the door and acts as guard after sealing the cell again:: Heather Jamieson -> They did conceal some of their routes, but we can cross-reference their logs. Rue Wydown -> Rue>::heading down to security to join the party: Ayumu Kasuga -> ::maneuvers her way through any asteroids in their path:: LtCmdrRobinson -> We can talk sarcasm later, but now we have to go through some fun paperwork. Heather Jamieson -> :: Looks over the data they did get :: LtCmdrRobinson -> ::slides a PADD over to Giles:: Please fill out your information for us. Name, place or Origin, etc. It'll make it easier for us to get you home. LtCmdrRobinson -> While you do that, lets discuss how you found yourself on that base. Christina_Nickles -> :: standing at the doorway with her arms crossed watching Will do the interrogation:: Rue Wydown -> Giles>::gingerly takes the PADD and looks it over, blinks:: Wow. You're..........thorough STSF_BluRox -> I want you to go through everything Heather. If they stopped anywhere, I want to know where, i want to know why. I want to know who they dealt with. Heather Jamieson -> Admiral, do you wish the highlights as they come in or a more verbose presentation. :: her console beeped behind her :: LtCmdrRobinson -> Yeah, we got a new XO, she is a bit of a hard-case. Really likes the red tape and paperwork. LtCmdrRobinson -> But at least she isnt the one doing the interview, you should feel lucky. Rue Wydown -> Rue>::slides in behind Christina, whispering:: WhatdaImiss? WhatdaImiss? WhatdaImiss? Rue Wydown -> Giles>Oh? ::Lays the PaDD:: Why's that? Christina_Nickles -> Just getting started Sir STSF_BluRox -> A report is fine..unless anything of special import should come up. Such as the locations of any other bases, or hostages held. Those I want to know immediately LtCmdrRobinson -> Cause she is...::trails off and nods at Rue:: Here now. Heather Jamieson -> If we can lay out the routes all of their ships took we can get likely systems they visited. LtCmdrRobinson -> Anyway, back to my original question, how you came to be in custody of those Raiders? STSF_BluRox -> See to it Heather, work from the bridge in case you find anything of import, so we can hear of it immediately. Heather Jamieson -> Aye. :: turns and opens up another console screen and turns it towards her :: STSF_BluRox -> Ayumu..... They've had a few hours head start on us. With these asteroids, and their more maneuverable ships, do you think we can catch up to them before we lose their trail? Rue Wydown -> Giles> ::turns around to glance at this feared XO, confused by her way too excited to be here attitude, then turns his attention back to Robinson:: The raiders? ::thinking about the many stories his rather dumb cellmates have told them, and trying to figure out how wiggle himself out of their mess:: They're raiders. How else does one become 'in the custody of' as you so aptly put it of raiders but in the course of one of their raids? Ayumu Kasuga -> It’ll be tricky, with that head start but I think we can catch up to them. There's not a lot of places they could go to here with all these asteroids. Rue Wydown -> Rue>::to Christina:: I take it he was one of the chatty ones. Good choice to begin with. STSF_BluRox -> TWO MINUTE WARNING Christina_Nickles -> I can not take credit for the choice. That was Mr Robinsons idea. But I agree. LtCmdrRobinson -> but How? Where were you? on a ship? planet? Did the find you floating in space in a EVA suit? Did they make you out of chocolate? Story, tell it. STSF_BluRox -> Bernie> :: Hey!! When do we get dinner around this place. I'm hungry:: PAUSE SIM PAUSE SIM PAUSE SIM Christina_Nickles -> :: paused:: Heather Jamieson -> :: paused :: LtCmdrRobinson -> ::psd:: Ayumu Kasuga -> ::Paused:: Rue Wydown -> ::chuckles:: STSF_BluRox -> Nice job everyone. Of course, I expect information from those prisoners..... STSF_BluRox -> Alrighty then, any questions or comments before we head out? STSF_BluRox -> Rue, do you have anything?> Rue Wydown -> Be afraid. Be very afraid. Rue Wydown -> And on that note.......... :D You all have a good night. Ayumu Kasuga -> Goodnight@ STSF_BluRox -> Ok, then...Crew Dismissed!

USS Republic Mission Briefing 51511.30 - Season 24 The away team has infiltrated the rebel base, however, they've managed to activate a series of blast doors to keep us from reaching them Will has sent some of his security unit out to find the power generators outside the cavern base, and take it out. Hearing a loud booming explosion and the lights going out, and then just back dimly on emergency backup, they obviously have found their target. BEGIN SIM BEGIN SIM BEGIN SIM ACTION> Power generator is shot up and goes down..... Heather Jamieson -> Power is dropping... STSF_BluRox -> ::Sees light flicker and some dust and small pebbles fall from the rock walls around them Ayumu Kasuga -> ::hears the explosion, and looks up as the power flickers:: Well, fireworks show has started... STSF_BluRox -> +Com+ Good work Sec team 4... STSF_BluRox -> +com+ All teams, get to work on those power panels...get these blast doors open:: turns and gives a thumbs up to Heather for encouragement Ayumu Kasuga -> ::looks for an access panel along the walls:: Heather Jamieson -> :: Nods and thumbs up, then she goes back to the panel :: August Jax Robinson -> ::Stays behind Will:: #Bernie> What was that? LtCmdrRobinson -> ::shrugs at August:: That should take out any security lockouts. Now its just hot wiring, which you are great at. Ayumu Kasuga -> Oh. You got it. ::to Heather: # Larin> I'll tell you what....they cut the power, they'll be here in a few moments. I'm going to go get my guns..... # Larkin> They're not taking me alive.... # O'Malley> :: looks to Giles:: We've not ship, only a few weapons...what now? Ayumu Kasuga -> ::Checks her phaser:: Rue Wydown -> #Giles>::waits until Larkin's back is turned and then chucks a well-aimed coffee mug at his head to hopefully knock him out:: #Giles> We wait. Let them come. I like the 'surrender' idea. Gets us off the rock and there's more options after that. # Larkin> :: hit in head and stumbles forward, lurching into the wall and goes down onto the floor dazed, half holding his head LtCmdrRobinson -> ::hears the door locks disengage:: Now see if you can reraise the door and lets get the A-team back together. Heather Jamieson -> :: Working on the door release :: Ayumu Kasuga -> ::tries to help out Heather as best she can:: Rue Wydown -> #Giles> It's either that or let that fool ::points to Larkin:: try to shoot his way out and get us all killed. # Bernie> You know..... we August Jax Robinson -> ::Pulls on the release latch and opens the doors:: # Bernie> You know...... we could say that we were prisoners that they left behind.....that they were going to mutate also....why else would they not take us with them? # O’Malley> It could work.....until that one opens his mouth.... # O'Malley> You better decide fast, they're getting the doors open, they'll be here in 2 minutes #Giles> How many of us are there against........him? Heather Jamieson -> :: Looks at the panel and up :: I think I have found a release once that power was lost. LtCmdrRobinson -> ::waves at Blu as the doors open:: Glad you could join us. Ayumu Kasuga -> Stupendous. # O'Malley> :: goes over and picks up the cake knife, stabbing it into Larkin and looks up:: Problem solved. He fell on the knife he was holding us at bay with, distracted by the explosion Rue Wydown -> #Giles> I can live with that. Christina_Nickles -> ((sorry took pain meds fell asleep waiting for the game::)) Ayumu Kasuga -> (zomg.. hope you're doing ok there Nickels) STSF_BluRox -> Blu> Glad to be here William....Good work with your crew. LtCmdrRobinson -> ((::drugs NIckles and makes her go back to bed::)) STSF_BluRox -> PAUSE.... STSF_BluRox -> Nickles....we're all glad you're ok, now go back to bed and get some rest silly Christina_Nickles -> :) cool guys your the greatest. ::hugs the lot:: Thanks LtCmdrRobinson -> ::tucks her in:: Night crazy lady Ayumu Kasuga -> Get better soon Christina_Nickles -> night all have to be back at the docs at 9am Resume Sim LtCmdrRobinson -> ::sees the emergency lighting turn on down the corridor:: Let's go see who is home. LtCmdrRobinson -> +Team 4+ Return to the LZ and maintain security. Good work. STSF_BluRox -> Blu> Nice and slow all, just in case we've got a welcoming committee Heather Jamieson -> :: Joins the others :: Ayumu Kasuga -> ::nods and follows everyone else:: STSF_BluRox -> # Bernie> Works for me too.....I wanted nothing to do with the freaks, just am a mechanic LtCmdrRobinson -> ::makes sure he still has the Wife® and heads on into the complex:: # Bernie> Help!! Help...in here....hurry! :: waving to the incoming Federation members Ayumu Kasuga -> ::looks towards the sound of the shouting:: August Jax Robinson -> ::Follows right behind:: LtCmdrRobinson -> ::approaches the shouting:: Hands where I can see them please! #Giles> ::has dreams of retirement on a tropical planet:: August Jax Robinson -> ::Holds Phaser on the people she doesn't know: # Bernie> No problem!! :: hands in air:: Thank god you've come to rescue us! Ayumu Kasuga -> ::phaser drawn out, looking around:: # O'Malley> :: walking forward as well, hands in air:: Freedom at last! They were holding us prisoner, to be delivered to be turned into mutant slaves.... #Gile> ::keeps his hands up in the air, but lets the other two fools do the talking:: LtCmdrRobinson -> How many of you are here, and what happened to that guy? ::points to the guy on the floor:: Heather Jamieson -> :: Phaser drawn, tricorder in the other hand :: STSF_BluRox -> Following behind Will and August.:: Heather, Ayumu...are either of you picking up anyone else ahead? Ayumu Kasuga -> Yes. Heather Jamieson -> There's a lot of metal and natural formations to make the scanning range limited. There may be life signs, but nothing positive. #O'Malley> He was left here to keep guard over us. he was making Bernie there make him a birthday cake, but when you tripped the alarm, he was afraid we'd help you and try to escape. #O'Malley> he grabbed the knife and we struggled, he ended up tripping over Bernies big foot and fell on the knife. LtCmdrRobinson -> ::eyes glaze over when he hears about the cake:: August Jax Robinson -> (w) someone say cake? Ayumu Kasuga -> ::checks her own tricorder readings and nods, lets Will and Blu sort all this out:: Ayumu Kasuga -> (w) It's probably a lie. # Bernie> Yes.......they were going to sell us to become mutants to do their grunt work for them. But we saw what the others did to the mutants that they already had. They're all outside the cave, buried in the snow by the generator.... STSF_BluRox -> Blu> :: smells cake:: August Jax Robinson -> ::Scans the person on the ground to see if he is really dead:: LtCmdrRobinson -> Well, we'll go over the details later. For now you are in our custody until we figure out who you are and what we can do with you. #O'Malley> Did you catch the others leaving? They had 2 large ships, all full of stolen goods and riches they took from the dead or those they sold into mutant slavery #Giles> ::listening to Bernie and O'Malley and trying to mentally fill in the gaps of what their saying:: #Bernie> Yes...yes...your custody. We'll be safe finally. thank you sir, thank you... :: kneels and starts grab Will's hand to kiss it in thanks: #O'Maley> :: inwardly groans at the overacting...this fool is going to blow this:: Rue Wydown -> #Giles>::just shakes his head at the fool:: STSF_BluRox -> :: walks up:: Will...August...what do we have here? LtCmdrRobinson -> ::pulls hand away:: Okaaayy Ayumu Kasuga -> ::Midly amused by this:: August Jax Robinson -> Well.. I think hostages or really dumb bad-people Ayumu Kasuga -> mildly* STSF_BluRox -> ::motions to some of Sec team 3:: Get that body back up to the ship. Take Jas with you. I’m going to send a few more and Nickles to check out this story of mutant bodies out in the snow by the generator...... STSF_BluRox -> All the more reason to chase down these criminals. STSF_BluRox -> ::: turns to those Will has taken into custody::: Do you have any information on where we can find these criminals? STSF_BluRox -> I don't like murderers, and I also have a score to settle .... for a friend...with anyone that was involved LtCmdrRobinson -> I already asked them once if anyone else was here. They told me about cake instead. Heather Jamieson -> :: Listens to the conversation and scans around :: Rue Wydown -> #Giles>::really not sure about the one guy in this Fed group, he's a bit worrisome:: STSF_BluRox -> Heather, are you picking up anyone else here? No secret compartments?? # Bernie> Can I offer you some cake? I think there may still be some wine as well....to celebrate our rescure by such brave Federation fighters! Heather Jamieson -> If my readings of them were correct, then we should have no more for about 100 meters. #Giles> I don't think cake and ice cream is appropriate at a time like this, Bern August Jax Robinson -> ::Smacks Bernie to make him shut up:: Heather Jamieson -> I'll extend the range best I can. #O'malley> Indeed....he was our jailor...:: watching the security team carrying out the dead Larkin:: but eating cake ... Ayumu Kasuga -> ::if she wasn't on duty...:: Lemme know if you need a hand eh? # Bernie> Ow!!! :: holds hand to cheek: Why would you do that?...I was only being hospitable.. LtCmdrRobinson -> ::motions for the Wife® to ease up:: Yes your jailor you were having cake with. # Bernie> I was baking the cake.... He wasn't going to share it..... LtCmdrRobinson -> ::looks at blu:: I'll have team 3 and Nickles stay here with the 'hostages' while we clear the rest of the base. STSF_BluRox -> Yes..>I want to see what else was left behind.....and these supposed dead mutants.... STSF_BluRox -> TWO MINUTE WARNING STSF_BluRox -> ::turns to the silent one :: You haven't had much to say..why is that? August Jax Robinson -> can I hit him too? STSF_BluRox -> :: walks over to Giles, sensing something just doesn't add up here:: Heather Jamieson -> :: Scanning all around her. Playing with the tricorder settings :: Rue Wydown -> #Giles> ::shrugs:: Nothing more to say right now. ACTION> Heather finds a small stash of weapons, latinum and objects of art PAUSE SIM PAUSE SIM August Jax Robinson -> ::Pez:: Ayumu Kasuga -> ::Paused:: STSF_BluRox -> Great job all...(especially as I've still not been shot or exploded by grenades) Rue Wydown -> .........yet August Jax Robinson -> Yaay!! August Jax Robinson -> ooooo LtCmdrRobinson -> ::throws grenade on the floor:: Ayumu Kasuga -> woot LtCmdrRobinson -> :;paused:: STSF_BluRox -> So next week, we'll finish searching the base, recover what stolen items we can, and investigate these dead mutants we've heard about STSF_BluRox -> and then...we go after those that escaped. August Jax Robinson -> w00t STSF_BluRox -> Questions? Heather Jamieson -> Ohh loot rolls STSF_BluRox -> ::quickly scans cake and finding it clean, hyjacks a slice:: STSF_BluRox -> (actually planned on us eating this cake on our anniversary, but things didn't progress that fast! lol) STSF_BluRox -> Ok, so with that, everyone keep safe, drive careful and send Nickels some well wishes. We'll see you back here next Monday (or on Talon Thursday) STSF_BluRox -> Night all August Jax Robinson -> That is Will's Fault, not Mine STSF_BluRox -> Rue, anything from you? Rue Wydown -> Nope. :) STSF_BluRox -> Crew Dismissed!! LtCmdrRobinson -> night everyone, and wife® August Jax Robinson -> nite nite Peeps August Jax Robinson -> and Will STSF_BluRox -> Have a good week all STSF_BluRox -> Night Ayumu Kasuga -> Goodnight!

USS Republic Mission Briefing 51511.23 - Season 24 The Republic's 4 shuttles have breached into the raider's hanger bay, and have pressed forward, so far finding no resistance. After a quick blast to penetrate the hanger shield generator, the team presses in. However, one of Malcom's men, Giles, decides to go for the panic button, hoping it will buy them the time they need. BEGIN SIM BEGIN SIM BEGIN SIM STSF_BluRox -> # Larkin> :: after having been thrown to the ground with the breaching explosion, tried to get up once again, still fumbling to get his pants back on.... Ayumu Kasuga -> ::advances with her team, checking her weapon:: Christina_Nickles -> :: to Blu:: looks like they have penetrated the shield generator . Rue Wydown -> #Giles>::has pushed the big red button that should never ever be pressed....except in the case of an emergency, and he feels like this qualifies as an emergency:: STSF_BluRox -> # Bernie> :: turns to Giles:: What do you 'mean' Malcom's gone again? He left us? :: knowing he still had to repair the damaged engines on the one ship they had remaining in the hangerbay:: He's just circling behind them and coming back to hit them from behind...right!? STSF_BluRox -> # Bernie> Right!? ACTION> BUTTON IS PRESSED..... Jas -> ::following Will's group, somewhere near the back:: Rue Wydown -> #Giles> ::dark look:: Are you really that dense? Does your elevator really not go to the top floor? LtCmdrRobinson -> ::advancing towards the next set of doors:: August Jax Robinson -> ::Stays behind Will:: Ayumu Kasuga -> ::follows behind whomever she's with:: STSF_BluRox -> ::gives Ayumu a glace as she tucks in behind:: STSF_BluRox -> (glance) ACTION> In rapid succession, large bunker doors start slamming shut from the outside of the base towards the inner quadrant. August Jax Robinson -> ::Jumps:: (w) what was that? Ayumu Kasuga -> What's that banging sound? I don't like it. STSF_BluRox -> Whoa!! Storm shielding doors.......move it....before we get crushed or trapped!? LtCmdrRobinson -> ::crashes through the next set of doors:: Looks like a lockdown! Jas -> ::picks up the pace:: I don't fancy being trapped in some set of caves again! STSF_BluRox -> :: sees the team strung out....:: Hurry.....to Will..... Ayumu Kasuga -> ::runs faster:: Oh boy. Rue Wydown -> #Giles> That'll slow the buggers down. ::turns to the others;: Is that last ship even close to being space worthy? August Jax Robinson -> ::Runs, trying to keep up!:: # Bernie> No.....we're still short a part. Larkin was supposed to go get one on his next trip out with Eddie, but...Eddie hasn't come back now, has he? # O'Malley> I thought you were going to go back to the machine shop and fabricate that part...what do you mean you haven't fixed it? We're trapped here with no ships? Rue Wydown -> #Giles>Well, does anyone have any other brilliant ideas? STSF_BluRox -> # O'Malley> ::lunges at Bernie, socking him in the eye::: You big moron.... Ayumu Kasuga -> ::running at the same pace as everyone else:: LtCmdrRobinson -> August, if we kill the stations power, can we manually open those bulkheads? ACTION> As the storm blast doors shut, half of the security team is cut off in the outer ring, a few in the next ring in, and Blu's team is running towards Will as one of the doors is still closing. Christina_Nickles -> ::: bringing up the rear so no one sneaks up on them:: Heather Jamieson -> (back, sorry) Heather Jamieson -> :: With her team :: [Random Roll] STSF_BluRox: 3 Christina_Nickles -> CLOSING DOORS RUN FOR IT!! [Random Roll] STSF_BluRox: 10 [Random Roll] STSF_BluRox: 1 Rue Wydown -> #Giles>::as fights are really a normal fact of life with this crew, just waits until they finish:: [Random Roll] STSF_BluRox: 9 August Jax Robinson -> ::Tries to keep up:: Jas -> ::running, running, running:: Ayumu Kasuga -> ::Rolls under a door:: Ayumu Kasuga -> ::as a lot of extras on Star Trek seem to do when a door is closing:: ACTION: All of Will's team makes it through the last door before the raiders..... STSF_BluRox -> (Christina, Ayumu and Heather....I need you all to give me a 1 or a 2 please) Ayumu Kasuga -> (2) Christina_Nickles -> (2) Heather Jamieson -> (2) Christina_Nickles -> ((::snickers::)) STSF_BluRox -> (that was helpful) LtCmdrRobinson -> ::stops when they make it through the door:: Hold here. August, We need these doors back open. Christina_Nickles -> (1)Ill change) August Jax Robinson -> ::trips and falls once inside the door:: August Jax Robinson -> I'm an Engineer, not a locksmith ACTION: ALL OF BLU'S TEAM MAKES IT THROUGH SET 2, BUT THERE IS TOO MUCH DISTANCE BETWEEN THE NEXT DOOR AND WILL Jas -> ::comes to a stop with the rest of the team and takes a moment to get his breath back:: Whew... Ayumu Kasuga -> ooh STSF_BluRox -> :: grabs hold of Heather and pulls her back towards her:: No....you'll be crushed...... Heather Jamieson -> :: looks up :: Right ACTION: ALL 4 TEAMS ARE SEPARATED BY A DOOR (STUPID 1 AND 3 ROLLS) STSF_BluRox -> (going back to my real dice....silly virtual dice does not obey my whims) Ayumu Kasuga -> Whoa. Ayumu Kasuga -> ::stops behind Heather:: Rue Wydown -> #Giles>(m)And I wondered why Mal wanted to install a self-destruct button. Christina_Nickles -> This isn’t good. Heather can you start working on that door? Heather Jamieson -> :: Looks around :: Now what? Let me see what I can find. Ayumu Kasuga -> Look for a panel or something. STSF_BluRox -> # O'Malley> And yet he was too cheap to install the explosives like I told him....he just put blast doors in....... He pocketed those extra credits the Muto freak gave him long ago.... Heather Jamieson -> If it has one yeah. :: Goes to one side of the door :: Christina_Nickles -> +Will+ Nickles to Will Jas -> ::glances about where they are, looking for anything of interest:: August Jax Robinson -> ::gets to her feet:: Rue Wydown -> #Giles> No. He knew that we'd self-destruct on our own if left to our own devices. Ayumu Kasuga -> Or maybe a Jeffries tube, we can crawl through? ::Looks for an access hatch:: STSF_BluRox -> +Will+ We were not close enough to get through that set of doors behind you. The other security teams were backing us up as well, and are trapped in the next ring out as well August Jax Robinson -> ::Bangs on the door as she looks for an access panel:: Ayumu Kasuga -> (Wilmaaaa!!!) STSF_BluRox -> # O'Malley> He still was a cheap bastard... STSF_BluRox -> # Larkin> Finally is able to pick himself up and is able to secure his pants.... LtCmdrRobinson -> +Nickles+ Status Christina_Nickles -> :: opens her back pack:: Admiral I have a grenade I can try to use. With your permission Rue Wydown -> #Giles>So no ship. No Mal. And we've got invaders. Any suggestions? Ayumu Kasuga -> ::studies the door:: You have any more in there? This blast door looks pretty solid. LtCmdrRobinson -> ((Nickles, that will never go over well with the Admiral. Its best just to start exploding stuff and ask for forgiveness)) STSF_BluRox -> :: hears Nickles com, assuming Will is answering her and addressing Christina at the same time:: Let’s see what Will has planned first Christina_Nickles -> +Will+ We are stuck behind the door behind you. and other security behind us. I, have a gernade in my backpack. Jas -> ::heads away from the blast door behind them to inspect what lays ahead:: Christina_Nickles -> Aye sir LtCmdrRobinson -> +Blu, Nickles+ Blast doors are too strong. Take too long to cut through them too. August is checking. Christina_Nickles -> +Will+ Heather is checking on this side as well. STSF_BluRox -> If he's going to blow the door, we don't want to double the blast and bring part of this cave roof down on our heads either. Christina_Nickles -> aye August Jax Robinson -> ::Pulls open the side panel:: STSF_BluRox -> # Larkin> Blast them.......if they find what Malcom did to those others he tossed outside in the snow, they'll never let us go.... August Jax Robinson -> ::Starts playing with the wires then chips:: STSF_BluRox -> # Bernie> That's the last thing I'm worried about. Those mutants were dangerous, unstable..I don't blame Malcom for what he did.... Heather Jamieson -> :: Struggles :: This uses a code that locks if you enter the wrong one. LtCmdrRobinson -> August, can you trip a fire alarm? Sealed doors always open for escape in case of emergency. Christina_Nickles -> Then dont enter the wrong one Heather Heather Jamieson -> I don't have the luxury. STSF_BluRox -> :: looks at Christina and Heather:: Yes.....what she said...... Ayumu Kasuga -> 1-2-3-4-5? Christina_Nickles -> to simple STSF_BluRox -> (that's the combination of your luggage Ayumu!) Jas -> ::wanders over to the next blast door and looks it over:: August Jax Robinson -> ::Glances back at Will:: are you telling me that you don't know how to make fire? LtCmdrRobinson -> Phaser fire isn’t exactly the same thing. Rue Wydown -> #Giles>The problem with blasting them is that they tend to blast back. My vote is scram. ::taps his chin:: But how to do it. STSF_BluRox -> (cut scene......Will's mind wanders and the only thing he has to burn, is his uniform tunic.... he'd have to Shatner up..... end up burning the shirt, and enter the fight bare-chested:::) Jas -> (::shields his eyes::) Heather Jamieson -> :: Tries another combo and the entire panel keys blink an angry red :: Jas -> ::ponders the door for a few moments before deciding to kick it with his foot, though not too hard:: August Jax Robinson -> I am going to let you start the fire.. that is Mens work @O'Malley> Scram eh? We have no ship. Ours is nonfunctional, and we've been left here for lost. Most likely to buy them time to get away. We're on a frozen world, there's no place for us to go outside. Our only chance is to overpower them, and take one of their ships STSF_BluRox -> # Larkin> I can fly their shuttles. Used to work on them back on Mars... Rue Wydown -> #Giles>You do realize we have control of the doors and they do not....::smirks:: Jas -> ::looks over door for anything of interest:: Christina_Nickles -> Any luck Heather?? August Jax Robinson -> ::Works on trying to get the doors to open:: Heather Jamieson -> :: Shakes head no :: Waiting for it to free up. STSF_BluRox -> +Will+ Contact your other teams, get that outer team to see if they can find the generator. It should be situated some out just outside the hanger cave, to keep it cool and the exhaust from polluting the atmosphere in here. Have them find it and take it down Christina_Nickles -> I just hope that doesnt seal the locks LtCmdrRobinson -> +Delta+ Take two men, get in a shuttle and find the stations power generator. We need to take it out. STSF_BluRox -> ::turns to Christina:: Hange onto your grenade. There still is a chance we will have to use it, but the question is how best to. We don't want blow ourselves up with it, as these doors will direct any blast back directly towards us Heather Jamieson -> :: The panel turns green again :: LtCmdrRobinson -> +Blu+ On it boss Jas -> ::takes out phaser and gives the blast door another solid kick:: Christina_Nickles -> Aye Sir STSF_BluRox -> :: watching Heather:: You have something there? August Jax Robinson -> ::plays with the wires, then pushes the open button:: Ayumu Kasuga -> You're gonna break your foot man. ACTION: Door in front of Jas...does not feel kick Jas -> ::shrugs to himself after a moment and leans on the cave wall nearby, casually keeping watch on the blast door:: August Jax Robinson -> ::Starts pulling wires out:: STSF_BluRox -> Enemies ll door 1 ll Will, Jax, Jas ll door 2 ll Blu, Christian, Ayumu, Heather ll Door 3 ll Team 3 ll door 4 ll team 4 ....outside entrance LtCmdrRobinson -> Random Security Officers> ::flying around in the shuttle, looking for a generator to pewpew:: Rue Wydown -> #Giles> ::looking over the sensor information to determine whether or nor this idea of herding the intrudors away from their vehicles would work:: [Random Roll] STSF_BluRox: 2 Heather Jamieson -> :: After another attempt, it would take a while to try is this way, looks for an override :: ACTION> As Heather works on the panel, getting a green light, door 3 between Blu's team and Team 3 begins to open lifting about 2 feet... Heather Jamieson -> :: Listens :: I got i- it stopped.. :: stooped down and looked :: Christina_Nickles -> ::hears the door and turns:: Look The one behind us is opening. Ayumu Kasuga -> Good job Heather.. STSF_BluRox -> # Bernie> There's another idea...... they want Malcom. He left us for dead. Why should we get ourselves shot for that fool. I say we give over and make a deal. Christina_Nickles -> I think STSF_BluRox -> ## Bernie> They let us go, we give them the location of Malcom's main storage depot... Heather Jamieson -> Less than a meter of good. Rue Wydown -> #Giles>::looking at the others to see what they think of that idea. Ayumu Kasuga -> We might be able to squeeze under there. Ayumu Kasuga -> If you can manage to lift it a bit more Christina_Nickles -> Thats going backwards. ACTION> HALF OF TEAM 3 MAKES WAY UNDER DOOR TOWARDS Blu's team, the rest hold position towards the back doors, hoping to rejoin up with the other team Ayumu Kasuga -> Well, if we need to make a run back to the shuttles, thay's good STSF_BluRox -> # O'Malley> We give ourselves up, they'll lock us up and toss away the keySTSF_BluRox -> # Bernie> Not us......, we make a deal. We tell them where he is, and we give them the bodies of those Muto's he shot Rue Wydown -> #Giles>Sell him out like he sold us? LtCmdrRobinson -> Random Security Folks> ::find the generator and put a few shots into it:: +Robinson, Blu+ Generator going down. STSF_BluRox -> # Bernie> :: walks over to the monitor and taps on the video feed:: Those are Federation troops. Worst we'll get is some cell time, but if we fire on them, they're bound to have more on a ship out there, and there are already more of them than us. August Jax Robinson -> ::Sighs:: I need power STSF_BluRox -> # But he left us to take the heat for his mess. He's the one that shot those giant lizards and apes, not me.....I mean...they 'were' people at one time..... LtCmdrRobinson -> ::shrugs at August:: Christina_Nickles -> :: sees the lights dim a bit:: Umm I hope they dont kill all of the power. STSF_BluRox -> # Larkin> No way, I'm not getting locked up for them or you. I say we take their ship and high tail it out of here. Ayumu Kasuga -> Well, at least I brought my flashlight Jas -> ::glances up at the flickering lights:: ACTION> Power generator is shot up and goes down..... PAUSE SIM PAUSE SIM PAUSE SIM Rue Wydown -> ::paused:: Christina_Nickles -> What about the doors if we have no power how are we going to get the door open. Ayumu Kasuga -> ::Paused: Christina_Nickles -> ::paused: August Jax Robinson -> :::pooop:: Heather Jamieson -> :: paused :: LtCmdrRobinson -> ::paused:: Jas -> ::paused:: STSF_BluRox -> Nicely done all, great ideas and teamwork STSF_BluRox -> and Christina, great question! Rue Wydown -> Great jobs :D Ayumu Kasuga -> :D Jas -> I really did think my door kicking would get more traction. STSF_BluRox -> Ok, so we'll pick up here next week, just as the shielding generator goes down. I will make a quick addendum.....as main power goes down, the emergency power comes back up, so the place is dimly lit00:04:34 STSF_BluRox -> LOL Jas... 00:04:45 Ayumu Kasuga -> lol\ STSF_BluRox -> Ok, that's all for tonight. Hope you all have a nice holiday weekend STSF_BluRox -> Crew Dismissed

USS Republic Mission Briefing 51511.23 - Season 24 The Republic's 4 shuttles have breached into the raider's hanger bay, and have pressed forward, so far finding no resistance. After a quick blast to penetrate the hanger shield generator, the team presses in. However, one of Malcom's men, Giles, decides to go for the panic button, hoping it will by them the time they need.

Please join me in congratulating the crew of STSF’s very own USS Republic as they embark on their 24th season of continuous online Star Trek simming. 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 16th 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) 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 definately 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 24 sim. Must be collected in person during the anniversary sim or answer bonus questions the rest of this month to earn). Blu

Thanks Admiral!! Again, in part possible due to your efforts to bring a bunch of the leadership together and start STSF, allowing us all to build this forum and participate here for a bit over the last decade. Without you, we'd probably have been sold off to some Ferengi or something by now.

USS Republic Mission Briefing 5151109 The Republic has managed to find the somewhat damaged shuttle and has tractored it aboard. The injured were taken to sickbay and the others told to report to the bridge. It appears that 2 ships had escaped and left an ion trail which we have their initial trajectory, but the shuttle has information as wo the location of the base. Blu wants Will and Christina briefed, and an away team put together to investigate. BEGIN SIM BEGIN SIM BEGIN SIM Jas -> ::steps onto the bridge from the turbolift, inhaling as he takes in his surroundings:: Christina_Nickles -> :: makes her way to the bridge:: Ayumu Kasuga -> ::Scans the area:: LtCmdrRobinson -> ::waiting on folks to get on the bridge so they can decide how to proceed:: Christina_Nickles -> :: exits the TL onto the bridge to meet up with Will:: Christina_Nickles -> ::nods:: Commander Jas -> ::glances to Nickles and Will, and makes his way over:: Hello, Commander. Christina_Nickles -> Doctor STSF_BluRox -> Ok people...ready room:: waves them to follow her Christina_Nickles -> :: moves to the ready room LtCmdrRobinson -> ::follows:: Jas -> ::follows Will following Nickles:: STSF_BluRox -> :: moves over behind her desk and activates the terminal to display a system map on the wall Ayumu Kasuga -> ::watches them head to the ready room, then goes back to her scans:: STSF_BluRox -> :: take a seat: Indicating a few chairs and couch. August Jax Robinson -> ::Guesses she is in the RR as well:: STSF_BluRox -> :: tell Ayumu I want her as well Heather Jamieson -> :: Gets up to follow :: Ayumu Kasuga -> Oh. Was I supposed to go as well? Heather Jamieson -> :: Ensign Smith is resting in sickbay :: Jas -> ::plops himself down in a chair with a content sigh:: Ayumu Kasuga -> ::follows everyone into the ready room:: Ayumu Kasuga -> ::takes a seat on the couch:: Heather Jamieson -> :: Sits next to Kasuga :: LtCmdrRobinson -> ::sits after everyone else:: Christina_Nickles -> ::listens:: STSF_BluRox -> Ok folks....I need an update from that shuttle. :: points at Jas:: Since Smith is in medical and I'm assuming that Wydown will join us shorty, that leaves you..::points to Jas:: to update us quickly on what your team found STSF_BluRox -> ::turns to look at Jas:: Jas -> ::eyes widen, and he glances around for Smith and Wydown, then looks back to Blu like a space deer caught in the hull lights:: I, uh -- well... ::clears throat:: STSF_BluRox -> Time is of the essence. If there are more raiders, I want them caught. Each moment we wait gives them opportunity to slip away. Jas -> We investigated that planet right -- ::leans forward a little and points it out on the display:: -- there, after discovering significant energy readings emanating from it. Jas -> ::looks to Blu again and nods a few times:: Ah, yes, in that case... yes. We monitored heavy energy readings and caught two vessels flying from the area. Those would most likely be your raiders. STSF_BluRox -> Yes, but do you have the location of where their base was? Ayumu Kasuga -> ::Looks at the display:: STSF_BluRox -> ::turns to Ayumu and Jamison:: Can you pull the data their ship picked up and sent in that probe to alert us, and pinpoint it here? Jas -> ::opens his mouth to say something but stops, thinking that's a much better idea:: Ayumu Kasuga -> ::Nods:: Yes, that shouldn't be a problem. ::Looks to Heather:: STSF_BluRox -> ::points to the additional terminal on the end of her desk:: please do so....we're losing time Heather Jamieson -> :: Nods :: STSF_BluRox -> ::turns to Will and Christina..:: I'm assuming you two can lead a team down to take that base? Heather Jamieson -> :: Gets up and goes to the terminal at the end of the table :: LtCmdrRobinson -> I'd like to take 4 shuttles, if you are going to take the ship off in pursuit of the other two ships STSF_BluRox -> Due to all the asteroids, I want August to go with you as well to monitor shielding, and if there are any systems that we'll need her to help take down Christina_Nickles -> ::nods:: Heather Jamieson -> :: Looks to Kasuga :: (softly) Logging into the shuttle computer core.. Ayumu Kasuga -> ::nods:: Heather Jamieson -> (s) Download should not take long.. Will combine with the data we have on ship... Ayumu Kasuga -> (s) Sounds good. Heather Jamieson -> :: Watches a the information fills in nicely :: August Jax Robinson -> ::Glances at Will with "Bedroom eyes" (watching a lot of Noir).:: STSF_BluRox -> No, we'll go after them later. We’ve got a location on their path...but we're staying here. As Wydown is busy...I'll be coming down with you as well. In fact, this will be our main team. I want Jas in case there are any more of the mutants here. He'll be able to help us deal with them. Heather Jamieson -> Admiral, we have the coordinates. Their team made many passes of the raider base. Ayumu Kasuga -> Yes, we've got a pretty good layout of the base. LtCmdrRobinson -> ::nods:: We'll need medical as well, to deal with the casualties we inflict. We don’t know how many they have left in the base. Jas -> ::listens silently:: STSF_BluRox -> :: looking at the information starting to show on the screen::: So Jas....you got a good read on this planet. I'm going to send you with Commander Robinson....Well, actually both Robinsons.....Ayumu, you Heather and I will go with Christina's ship. Will's other men will come down in the other 2 shuttles. The atmosphere does not look too conducive to transport, so we'll avoid that and take the shuttles. Ayumu Kasuga -> Understood Jas -> ::nods to Blu:: Got it. Christina_Nickles -> ::nods STSF_BluRox -> Will. How do you want to proceed? Direct assault, or land and make our way on foot through the snow.... :: actually hoping for one for the direct assault into the base:: Heather Jamieson -> :: Nods :: Sending this data to the teams padds and tricorders.. LtCmdrRobinson -> I want to use the shuttles to clear out any defenses, so direct we give us the advantage. Fly right in. August Jax Robinson -> Aye sir STSF_BluRox -> If they've already left with those two big ships, and you mentioned taking out a few smaller ones already in addition to the 2 we got, it may well be that the base is empty. However, if they did leave it, they could have rigged it as a trap as well. We'll have to use caution. Jas -> ::under his breath:: Lovely.. STSF_BluRox -> I like the plan Will. Ok people...cold weather gear on the shuttles in case we need it, field jackets for this trip. I want everyone to be able to move, but if its cold I want you all protected as well from the elements. Ayumu Kasuga -> Wouldn't surprise me. STSF_BluRox -> ::turns to Jas:: You have a comment? Jas -> ::shakes head quickly at Blu:: No, no. Nothing. August Jax Robinson -> I am too delicate to be in cold weather.. Like a flower STSF_BluRox -> :: realizes Jas must not be aware of the keen hearing that Caitians are known for:: Jas -> ::is still not aware of the keen hearing that Caitians are known for:: LtCmdrRobinson -> ::or the claws:: STSF_BluRox -> Well August, put on an extra pair of Underroos, and you'll be fine. Come on Snowflower....if there are more down there. I want to take them fast and by surprise. They may be aware of the large ship, but they won' expect an direct assault. At least I am hoping so. STSF_BluRox -> Will, August....please have your people bring the appropriate arms to the ships that we'll be needing. I want you all in the shuttle bay in 5 minutes. Dismissed. Christina_Nickles -> :: turns and heads out to gather what’s needed with Will:: August Jax Robinson -> Aye sir Ayumu Kasuga -> ::Nods:: Right STSF_BluRox -> Will, if you are bringing your grenades. Do make sure I am not in your blast radius. That's an order LtCmdrRobinson -> I will certainly try. STSF_BluRox -> Christina.. You’re with me. Just call your team to have it there for you Christina_Nickles -> Aye STSF_BluRox -> ::points at Ayumu and Heather:: I'm assuming you all had time to do annual retraining for everyone on this type of mission? STSF_BluRox -> Ayumu.....I want you to fly our ship. I don't care much for asteroids, so you're our pilot. Ayumu Kasuga -> Aye sir. Christina_Nickles -> +sec team 1+ Sec team one bring weapons assault weapons and cold weather gear to the shuttle bay, Bring my gear as well and meet in shuttle bay 1 in 5 minutes. Ayumu Kasuga -> And yes, I've finished my cold weather training as well. STSF_BluRox -> Heather..I want you to stay on sensors for the ships, and make sure there are no planetary defense systems that we may have to avoid August Jax Robinson -> ::Stands and walks over to Will:: Do I get a weapon this time? Heather Jamieson -> Aye STSF_BluRox -> (swats Nickles... going to put my spellcheck to work again this week woman!) LtCmdrRobinson -> +Henderson+ Field trip, bring 4 weapon crates to the shuttle bay. The 'interesting' ones. Heather Jamieson -> I will maintain a sensor link with all of our ships. Christina_Nickles -> ((::snickers::)) LtCmdrRobinson -> Weapons for all, dear. STSF_BluRox -> (and did you bring an unending bowl of pasta for Will?. Blowing up stuff makes him hungry) LtCmdrRobinson -> ((and breadsticks, dammit!!!!!)) STSF_BluRox -> ::turns and looks to Jas:: Stay close to Will, he'll make sure you are safe. STSF_BluRox -> However make sure you have a full med kit on board, Will's missions, we usually need one... Christina_Nickles -> ((I did at that, Spaghetti and meat sauce with meat balls, salad and bread sticks)) Jas -> ::smiles a little:: Trust me, I don't plan on straying far. Ayumu Kasuga -> Just not too close, or he might blow you up. Or shoot you, or both. STSF_BluRox -> Ok, let's go people:: Computer, inform Wydown she has the bridge Heather Jamieson -> :: At her terminal, all of the padds, tricorder and ship sensors are linked :: STSF_BluRox -> I'd stay behind him, in front of the weapon would be a bad plan Heather Jamieson -> :: nods and closes up :: Ayumu Kasuga -> ::grabs some PADDs and iso chips:: STSF_BluRox -> Let's go people....:: heads out of the Ready Room and steps into the lift waiting for the others to join her::: Christina_Nickles -> :: follows BluRox:: Ayumu Kasuga -> ::heads out of the RR and follows everyone to the lift:: STSF_BluRox -> :: needs to get this group moving quickly, before Wydown arrives and protests that she shouldn't be going:: August Jax Robinson -> ::heads to the lift with Will:: Jas -> ::rises from his chair and waits for Will to take the lead:: STSF_BluRox -> :sighs thinking about XO's and that it must be something that they train them for:: Christina_Nickles -> :: enters the Lift waiting for Blu:: STSF_BluRox -> :: really hoping that we get some justice for Kwai and that she'd doing better:: STSF_BluRox -> (am already in the lift Nickles....::points up) Heather Jamieson -> :: Goes with the others :: STSF_BluRox -> Shuttle Bay Christina_Nickles -> ((missed it)) Ayumu Kasuga -> ::in the lift as well:: LtCmdrRobinson -> ::heading for the shuttle bay with everyone else:: Heather Jamieson -> :: A lot of people in this lift :: Jas -> ::spacey-elevator music:: ACTION: The team finds themselves in the shuttle bay, where highly trained crew members have already gotten the equipment together for the mission, however report that Will will have to take another ship, as his pink glitter shuttle is still too damaged to go just yet:: Ayumu Kasuga -> ::reminds me of my condo elevator in the mornings lol:: STSF_BluRox -> Yes, standard shuttles. My yacht is not appropriate for this type of mission... STSF_BluRox -> (don't you dare fart Heather) Heather Jamieson -> (Tacos were last week) Christina_Nickles -> :: starts moving the gear in the shuttle with the team:: STSF_BluRox -> (Tacos are for Tuesday!) August Jax Robinson -> {{Tacos are on Tuesday}} STSF_BluRox -> (( See...everythiing is awesome) Jas -> ::helps load up whatever gear hasn't been loaded in:: STSF_BluRox -> (or at least the Robinsons are) LtCmdrRobinson -> ::makes sure one weapon crate gets on each shuttle:: Plenty for everyone once we get going. August Jax Robinson -> ::Smiles:: only 1 STSF_BluRox -> Ok people...I want everyone to keep safe and stay together with your individual teams. Will has coordination on this mission. I do have veto power though.. ::grins at Will and winks:: Heather Jamieson -> :: Getting her cold weather gear on :: STSF_BluRox -> Alright folks...remember. These people killed alot of fleet and colonist as well as just raiding Christina_Nickles -> :: nods from the ramp of her shuttle:: Jas -> ::boards Will's shuttle and heads over to where the cold weather gear is:: STSF_BluRox -> ::turns to Heather:: I don't think you need the survial suits just yet. I think the field jackets will be sufficient in the ship and if the base is at least weatherized.. STSF_BluRox -> TWO MINUTE WARNING STSF_BluRox -> TWO MINUTE WARNING Jas -> ::looks over the field jackets, which are all the same:: Hm, I'll take... thaaa -- no, this one. STSF_BluRox -> I don’t' imagine if they had not weatherized it, that they'd have too many of the mutants that are lizards or insectoids. They would not do well with this climate here. Heather Jamieson -> Oh, alright.. Ayumu Kasuga -> ::checks the size of a field jacket, and picks one close to her size before heading to the shuttle: Heather Jamieson -> :: Puts a jacket on and zips up :: Ayumu Kasuga -> ::Puts on her jacket as well, before heading to the cockpit:: Jas -> ::throws on the jacket, waiting to zip it up until later, and takes a seat on the shuttle:: STSF_BluRox -> (ok, you all have seen Picard in his little jacket. It’s like that...you all would have one...well, maybe not Jas cause he's new, but he can borrow one!) Heather Jamieson -> :: Checks her tricorder and smaller padd :: STSF_BluRox -> Holly....inform the bridge that we are requesting permission to disembark. Update Wydown for me, and keep a scan going from the ship. You detect any type of planetary defense, you let us know STSF_BluRox -> Holly> Aye Admiral, will do. You do know you should not be going on the away team don't you? STSF_BluRox -> Shuttle out. ::closes com with Holly:: STSF_BluRox -> Ayumu..when you are ready..take us out, and then lead the ships through the asteroids. Once clear, Will's ship will take point for the bay assault Jas -> ::stretches legs out from seat and crosses them:: LtCmdrRobinson -> ((You just want my shuttle to get blown up first)) Christina_Nickles -> :: smiles after giving up on that issue: STSF_BluRox -> ::turns to Heather:: work with Ayumu to help us pinpoint the location of the base, coordinate with August on Will's ship. Ayumu Kasuga -> Aye aye. ::finishes up her pre-flight checks, once she receives permission from the bridge, disembarks from the shuttle bay:: STSF_BluRox -> (just thought you’d' like to lead the charge, but yeah, there is that too) ACTION:: THE SHIPS ALL DEPART THE SHIP AND HEAD TOWARDS THE PLANET August Jax Robinson -> {{I don't know if she wants that Darling, We left all 20 of our Kids to her!}} STSF_BluRox -> PAUSE SIM STSF_BluRox -> PAUSE SIM STSF_BluRox -> PAUSE SIM STSF_BluRox -> Note to self, Will never leaves ship or goes into danger again, but is reassigned to the greenhouse...... Christina_Nickles -> ::Paused:: Ayumu Kasuga -> ::Paused:: LtCmdrRobinson -> ::psd:: STSF_BluRox -> Great job everyone and thanks for helping me get through being sick. STSF_BluRox -> One special announcement for next week..... STSF_BluRox -> Jas...get on that...make me better Christina_Nickles -> Get more rest like you ordered me to. Jas -> Aye, aye, Blu ::throws medicine at:: STSF_BluRox -> Ok...now, next question. STSF_BluRox -> You all will be here next week I hope? August Jax Robinson -> yup Ayumu Kasuga -> Yes Heather Jamieson -> I plan to be. Christina_Nickles -> should be unless work gets in the way. STSF_BluRox -> And next question...does anyone know why? Ayumu Kasuga -> What's next week? Jas -> I should be. Ayumu Kasuga -> No.. but then I am Canadian. STSF_BluRox -> (late is ok Christina, but if I get shot I will blame you) Heather Jamieson -> Rep aniversary? Christina_Nickles -> lol ok August Jax Robinson -> it's Monday and my phone reminds me to be here STSF_BluRox -> ::facepalm:: STSF_BluRox -> Yes..someone remembered. Thank you Heather Ayumu Kasuga -> That's in December dude STSF_BluRox -> Nope, 3rd week Nov. STSF_BluRox -> The Republic will begin its 24th year of simming next week. Ayumu Kasuga -> Yay August Jax Robinson -> yaaaya Jas -> ::throws confetti everywhere:: LtCmdrRobinson -> I thought you've been here at least 40 years boss, are you sure it’s only 24? STSF_BluRox -> And many of you have been here for most of it, so very awesome of you, as well as Jas..our newest .......::yea Jas Heather Jamieson -> :: gasps :: STSF_BluRox -> ::turns to Will:: Oh, really? LtCmdrRobinson -> I meant 4 years, yes 4. STSF_BluRox -> I’m presuming you’d like to make it to 25 yes? LtCmdrRobinson -> no evil dice boss. dont do it! August Jax Robinson -> ::Thwapps Will:: STSF_BluRox -> Seriously, it's quite the impressive accomplishment. Ayumu Kasuga -> Yes, indeed it is. LtCmdrRobinson -> 24 years, that means I was like 10 when this started STSF_BluRox -> Pretty much we are the one of the longest running official sims out there.... if you have freinds that would like to try us out sometime, tell them to stop by August Jax Robinson -> I was 4 Jas -> By golly, I was -5. LtCmdrRobinson -> you win the fetus award, Jas Ayumu Kasuga -> Thanks for making us feel old Jas STSF_BluRox -> I’m not saying..... and August…fibber….. STSF_BluRox -> lol Jas -> I try :D August Jax Robinson -> he has to be older then that he said "Golly" STSF_BluRox -> actually I was almost 28 STSF_BluRox -> I would really, really like to see us make it to 25, so as long as I'm on the sunny side of the dirt, I plan to be here and keep running. STSF_BluRox -> I like Will's idea of 40 though. STSF_BluRox -> Ok, it's late, I need to go back to bed, so I'll see you all next week. If you do good on the mission, we'll have cake when we return August Jax Robinson -> Feel better Blu, keep drinking water Ayumu Kasuga -> Yay, hope it's not a lie LtCmdrRobinson -> I'll make sure they have broadband in your old folks home when the 40 year mark comes around so you can visit STSF_BluRox -> and...I have to start thinking up this year's action figures... Heather Jamieson -> I'm making a note here. Christina_Nickles -> Feel better boss Ayumu Kasuga -> Huge success? August Jax Robinson -> Eeeps STSF_BluRox -> Oh ho..... Will... Heather Jamieson -> It's hard to overstate our satisfaction. LtCmdrRobinson -> love ya, boss :) STSF_BluRox -> :: aren't you just about out of Get out of Peril free cards? STSF_BluRox -> In fact, didn't you give the last one to August? LtCmdrRobinson -> no I don’t think I am August Jax Robinson -> and no, my HUSBAND didn't STSF_BluRox -> Good night you guys...love you all.... August Jax Robinson -> :( Christina_Nickles -> I think your correct Blu Christina_Nickles -> night all LtCmdrRobinson -> night all and wife® STSF_BluRox -> you should talk to him about that August August Jax Robinson -> nite Worm STSF_BluRox -> CREW DISMISSED

USS REPUBLIC MISSION BRIEFING 51511.02 When we last left off, the Republic was clearing its way through the asteroid and mine field trying to get to Wydown's shuttle before the raiders found them. Having launched a small metallic probe, Wydown's crew was able to avoid the raiders so far, as one of their scouts followed it instead of them....but for how long? BEGIN SIM BEGIN SIM BEGIN SIM STSF_BluRox -> Ayumu......you said you picked up a transmission.......let's hear it LtCmdrRobinson -> ::waiting for more mines to blowup:: Ayumu Kasuga -> Yes.. Replaying it now. :: replays the transmission they received from Rue's Ship:: Rue Wydown -> @You've got two probes left and an asteroid field ahead of us. Should give us enough cover to get out of here, yes? STSF_BluRox -> Ayumu.......:: taps a claw on the arm of her chair.:: Heather Jamieson -> @ Ensign Smith > : Is exiting the atmosphere nearly vertical now, maximum thrust : STSF_BluRox -> Do you have a fix on where it originated? Jas -> @ ::is clinging to his seat with both hands:: Ayumu Kasuga -> I have triangulated the source. It originated here ::brings up the general location of where the shuttle was::.. Inside of the asteroid field. STSF_BluRox -> Heather, what about those ion trails you picked up leading away? They’ve not circled back have they? Heather Jamieson -> @ Ensign Smith > This. Is. Fun.... Jas -> @ ::teeth jitters as he speaks:: S-speak f-for yourself.. Rue Wydown -> @Fantastic. A real rush. We'll have to do it again sometime. Heather Jamieson -> Let me review... They are dispersing quickly, so if they are they are going the long way around.... wait... No they are not. STSF_BluRox -> I want a fix kept on those readings as long as you can. I want to know where they went, and a good enough guess as to where they are going based on their trajectory. In fact. I'd like a good enough extrapolation of the data, that if we went to maximum warp, that we'd be there before them.....and give them the welcome they deserve when they get there Heather Jamieson -> @ Ensign Smith > Look out the sides.. Christina_Nickles -> :: still awaiting orders to move out... Everything and everyone ready:: STSF_BluRox -> Ayumu...try to pick them up again..... STSF_BluRox -> August...what is the status of our shielding with all these mine and rock explosions? Not too much stress on the shields or systems I hope? Ayumu Kasuga -> Aye sir.. scanning now. ::Scanning for their current position:: Rue Wydown -> @That might give someone motion sickness. Heather Jamieson -> @ Ensign Smith > :: Looks at thier velocity.. :: We are close to breaking free of the gravity... I think this shuttle is best suited for the asteroid field.. Engaging impulse... STSF_BluRox -> Communications please Ayumu once you get them LtCmdrRobinson -> ::explodes another set of mines:: Jas -> @ ::closes his eyes:: Motion sickness being achieved, ma'am. STSF_BluRox -> (YES!!! Better dice tonight ....finally!) Ayumu Kasuga -> Yes sir. Heather Jamieson -> @ Ensign Smith > One quarter impulse... ACTION: As Will blows up another set of mines close to a rather large asteroid, the explosion rips off a rather large portion and it is hurling towards the small shuttle's position! Ayumu Kasuga -> ::checks sensor readings:: STSF_BluRox -> (I knew after he ruined my punchline, to change over the pirate skull and crossbones dice!) Ayumu Kasuga -> (lol.. called it) Heather Jamieson -> @ Ensign Smith > Someone check the sensors please.. STSF_BluRox -> (hey...odd were in my favor, they had won every roll the last 3 weeks!) Ayumu Kasuga -> Where are they hiding? Jas -> @ ::keeping eyes shut:: Does that involve having to open my eyes? Rue Wydown -> @::opens her mouth to tell Jas to check sensors, but he looks a bit green in the gills;: I'll do it. You just........well........there's a motion sickness bag in the seat pocket. LtCmdrRobinson -> Some debris left over from that asteroid, but it is moving away from us, should be able to avoid it. Jas -> @ ::taking deep breaths:: I... won't... need it... August Jax Robinson -> ::looks at Will:: watch the paint Heather Jamieson -> @ Ensign Smith > :: Makes haste for the asteroid field :: STSF_BluRox -> Ayumu, Heather..you said you had picked up a transmission from the shuttle a moment ago, but now we've lost them? STSF_BluRox -> ::frowns:: STSF_BluRox -> Will....you didn’t' blow them up did you? Jas -> @ ::starts to feel better as they leave the atmosphere behind, visibly relaxing as time passes:: Heather Jamieson -> The field has magnetic properties, plus if they are on the move location is tricky. Rue Wydown -> @Sure, you say that now. ::grins;: Don't worry, luv, I can get a tea that'll clear that right up. ::punching buttons to bring up sensors and to look and see what trouble is ahead and behind them:: Ayumu Kasuga -> I detected what could've been an explosion, but I think I have them again. I'm re-establishing a commlink. LtCmdrRobinson -> No, I havnt. Heather Jamieson -> @ Ensign Smith > Anything in our path Doctor LtCmdrRobinson -> ::fairly sure he didn’t, but rechecks the sensors to make sure:: STSF_BluRox -> (don't drink the tea, its' a trick...she only calls it tea, but it's a foul, foul concoction....at least that last stuff she gave me was!) Rue Wydown -> ((You wouldn't be here now without my tea :) Neither would Kwai)) Rue Wydown -> @Nothing but space rock, at the moment. Christina_Nickles -> ::to her team that’s standing by:: sounds like Cmdr Robinson is having fun blowing up the rocks STSF_BluRox -> Send another signal out, all frequencies.... Jas -> @ ::opens one eye, then the other, and looks at the sensors:: The lady's right. Heather Jamieson -> @ Ensign Smith > Alright, send out another ping in front of us. Perhaps the Republic will pick it up/ STSF_BluRox -> (poor Christina, the anticipation of getting to board or invade is chaffing on her team!) STSF_BluRox -> (one ping only) Rue Wydown -> @I'm trying to discern whether or not any of these rocks are in a pattern or are random like they're supposed to be. I wouldn't put it pass this group to have discovered a way to either create their own hidden pathway for entry or defense. Ayumu Kasuga -> ::transmitting the signal:: Christina_Nickles -> (( :-) )) Rue Wydown -> @Sort of like a laser beam security system Heather Jamieson -> @ Ensign Smith > What? STSF_BluRox -> (OH!! What a good idea Rue!! ) Heather Jamieson -> @ Ensign Smith > ETA to field in five minutes. STSF_BluRox -> (Lasers you don't see until the dust from what you blow up shows it all around you! ) Jas -> @ Like if someone's intestines weren't where they were supposed to be? Jas -> @ Weird asteroid formations and the like. Rue Wydown -> @How could someone's intestines not be where they're supposed to be? :: confused:: Heather Jamieson -> @ Ensign Smith > At least you are not a lizard anymore Jas, we have no accommodation for the tail. Jas -> @ ::motioning hands along to explain the point:: It's like a, uh... analogy.Heather Jamieson -> @ Ensign Smith > :: Rolls the shuttle, lining it up with the plane of the field :: Ayumu Kasuga -> Okay.. I have it. Heather Jamieson -> @ Ensign Smith > Any communications Rue? Ayumu Kasuga -> I have communications uplink established. Heather Jamieson -> :: Scanning the field, but with the mine explosions the scans have to compensate more :: August Jax Robinson -> oh, good Will didn't blow them up too Ayumu Kasuga -> IT seems so Rue Wydown -> @A pretty bad analogy. Jas -> @ ::sighs with a shake of his head:: Forget it.. Heather Jamieson -> @ Ensign Smith > Uh... :: Pitches the shuttle hard. stretching the dampeners to their limit. The chunk of rock hurtled towards them with only seconds left! :: LtCmdrRobinson -> Mines and asteroids are the only thing I have hit, I know what I am doing. Rue Wydown -> @ I haven't hear---...never mind. I think I'm getting something now. Putting it onscreen Ayumu Kasuga -> ::Waits for them to respond or something:: Jas -> @ ::mutters to Smith:: Fancy flying there.. Heather Jamieson -> @ Ensign Smith > :: Skirts along the surface of the asteroid fragment :: Heather Jamieson -> @ Ensign Smith > :: then a loud :: BANG! Jas -> @ ::jumps in his seat:: What the heck was that? Heather Jamieson -> @ Ensign Smith > :: The shuttle twirls off course, spinning, making Jas wish he was lying down :: Rue Wydown -> @Hey....watch the paint job. Heather Jamieson -> @ Ensign Smith > :: A Klaxon sound :: An impact at high velocity.. a scrap, but the integrity is compromised. Jas -> @ ::wishes he was lying down:: Great... this is why I like bigger ships with thicker hulls... or even better, solid ground... Heather Jamieson -> @ Ensign Smith > :: The shuttle was still a little off course, but Smith was taking his time correcting the shuttle :: Rue Wydown -> @See what you can do to slow our course here. ::working on the internal dampeners:: WE can't take too many of those hits. Heather Jamieson -> @ Ensign Smith > :: Grits his teeth :: Better than a more direct hit.. it's our angle that saved us. Heather Jamieson -> @ Ensign Smith > Don't look out the window Jas. Jas -> @ ::keeping his eyes down:: I'm trying not to... Heather Jamieson -> ((Dramatic we-are-out-of-control music is playing)) Heather Jamieson -> @ Ensign Smith > :: The spinning is slowing :: Rue Wydown -> @Tell that to the Admiral when she sees what you've done to her shuttle. Heather Jamieson -> @ Ensign Smith > What I've done? And last I knew it was Starfleet's shuttle. Rue Wydown -> @Treating the shuttle like a ping-pong-ball. Shameless. ::teasing, tapping controls:: Sending another quick transmission to let Republic know where we are...um...when we stop spinning. ACTION:: ASTEROID DEBRIS MISSES SHUTTLE ACTION: REPUBLIC PICKS UP A PING FROM COMMUNICAITONS Heather Jamieson -> @ Ensign Smith > About another minute and whoa... another near miss. Rue Wydown -> @::bursts out laughing at Smith's comment as if it's the funniest ironic joke ever:: Ayumu Kasuga -> ::checks:: I have something from the shuttle. It seems they've lost control. Heather Jamieson -> @ Ensign Smith > We should be righted in a moment. Jas -> @ ::closes his eyes again:: Ayumu Kasuga -> Oh dear. ::tries to track the shuttle's location, but it spinning around is making it hard to do so:: Heather Jamieson -> @ Ensign Smith > :: Reaches back with his right hand and holds Jas' for a moment :: Take deep breaths Jas.. :: then goes back to righting the shuttle :: STSF_BluRox -> ::Mutters under her breath:: Find it, and get a tractor beam on it quickly. Before it gets crushed out here.. Heather Jamieson -> Do you see that Kasuga? [Random Roll] STSF_BluRox: 14 [Random Roll] STSF_BluRox: 2 [Random Roll] STSF_BluRox: 3 ((::gasps:: Is that an actual roll I see!?)) Ayumu Kasuga -> ::Nods, attempting to find it:: See what, the shuttle losing control, the explosion? Ensign Carmichael almost falling down the steps? Heather Jamieson -> @ Ensign Smith > :: The shuttle is starting to slow it's spin :: Rue Wydown -> @You okay back there, Doctor? Jas -> @ ::shakes Smith's hand off:: Just keep both hands on the controls! ACTION: Three good size chunks of flying asteroid debris is moving swiftly towards the shuttle. The first one misses the ship, but the 2nd and 3rd hit on the shielding squarely, tossing the tiny ship about. Heather Jamieson -> @ Ensign Smith > I'm fine.. just a few moments. Ayumu Kasuga -> I believe I found them. I'm attempting to move in and tractor them. ::peruses a course to where the shuttle was:: Ayumu Kasuga -> Too much asteroids... we can't go in very far. Rue Wydown -> @Well, this is just like bumper cars, isn't it? Heather Jamieson -> @ Ensign Smith > :: The shuttle spins again as the two rocks hit it :: So much for that... Heather Jamieson -> @ Ensign Smith > I'm thinking the field is not the best place./ @ SHUTTLE KLAXON SOUNDS AS HULL SHIELDING HAS DROPPED TO 39% August Jax Robinson -> ::Looks at Will:: Heather Jamieson -> @ Ensign Smith > I think it's time for a distress call.. Heather Jamieson -> @ Ensign Smith > Shields read at 39%, confirm? STSF_BluRox -> Why don't we have that shuttle in a tractor yet? I thought you had found them? Ayumu Kasuga -> I'm initiating a lock now. All these asteroids are causing interference. Ayumu Kasuga -> ::tractors the shuttle and begins to reel them in:: Rue Wydown -> @Aye, agreed. Jas -> @ ::keeping his eyes shut, but speaking almost matter-of-factly:: I'm going to die here in this shuttle, that's it, all over.. LtCmdrRobinson -> I can't clear the asteroids without risking the shuttle. Heather Jamieson -> @ Ensign Smith > Oh finally... though I could do without that sudden stop. Heather Jamieson -> @ Ensign Smith > Well you have me for company Jas. Rue Wydown -> @It's not over until it's over. Trust me. Jas -> @ ::opens an eye:: Why aren't we careening about facing certain doom anymore? Heather Jamieson -> @ Ensign Smith > Until the fat rock crushes you... Ayumu Kasuga -> ::opens the shuttle bay doors as the shuttle gets closer and closer:: Heather Jamieson -> @ Ensign Smith > A tractor beam. Powering down the shuttle. Heather Jamieson -> @ Ensign Smith > :: Relaxes a bit :: ACTION> Another large rock is flying toward the tractored shuttle... STSF_BluRox -> 5 STSF_BluRox -> 4 STSF_BluRox -> 3 STSF_BluRox -> 2 STSF_BluRox -> 1 LtCmdrRobinson -> ::shoots it just in time?:: 56:52 Rue Wydown -> @Might want to duck.... ACTION> ASTEROID CHUNK HITS THE SHUTTLE IN THE TRACTOR BEAM, KNOCKING IT RATHER HARD Jas -> @ ::is blissfully unaware of impending doom:: Why would I want to -- ? Heather Jamieson -> @ Ensign Smith > :: Time feels stretched.. :: STSF_BluRox -> @ Computer> Hull integrity id down to 17 % STSF_BluRox -> (shoot faster next time!) Rue Wydown -> ((ROFL)) LtCmdrRobinson -> (( :P )) Heather Jamieson -> @ Ensign Smith > :: Smith is thrown to the side of the shuttle, knocked out :: STSF_BluRox -> (like before I get to 1, when there is the loud outstanding boom!) Jas -> @ ::looks over to Smith:: Are we still in the tracto -- oh. Dammit. Jas -> ((B-but, I like the boom...)) Rue Wydown -> @Hang on. ::trying to re-establish some sort of stability to the shuttle:: STSF_BluRox -> (christina...cause you've been stuck in the bay all night..pick a number 1 or 2) Christina_Nickles -> (1) Jas -> @ Is there anything I can do? August Jax Robinson -> {{prey}} Heather Jamieson -> @ Ensign Smith > :: Slumped over at his console :: ACTION: WHILE THE ASTEROID HIT WAS RATHER HARD, THE TRACTOR HAD PARTIALLY CAUGHT THE OFFENDING ROCK AS WELL, AND KEPT IT FROM TOTALLY OBLITERATING THE SHUTTLE OR KNOCKING IT OUT OF THE BEAM. THE SHIP REMAINS IN THE BEAM AND IS PULLED INTO THE REPUBLICS SHUTTLE BAY WHERE CHRISTINA'S TEAM SEES A FAIRLY BATTERED SHIP PULLED IN.... Ayumu Kasuga -> Ok.. we got them. Rue Wydown -> @Take care of Ens Smith while I try to get us back on course ::tapping on the controls, trying to take over:: Ayumu Kasuga -> A bit worse for wear, but they're still in one piec Ayumu Kasuga -> piece STSF_BluRox -> It's about time....that was sloppy folks. We have to do better than that.... Jas -> @ ::actually looks out window and wipes the sweat off his brow:: We made it, we actually made it... STSF_BluRox -> :: makes a note for tractor practice in the near future:: Heather Jamieson -> @ Ensign Smith > :: Face a bit bloody :: Christina_Nickles -> +bridge+ Nikles to the bridge. STSF_BluRox -> (well, it's a good thing you have a dr with you smith) Ayumu Kasuga -> +Nickels+ Bridge here, go ahead? Christina_Nickles -> +Bridge+ The incoming shuttle is pretty beaten up. Jas -> @ ::takes a moment before unstrapping from his seat and moves over to Smith, moving upper body off the console and resting it back into the seat:: Now I'm not saying this is karma for your flying, but... Rue Wydown -> @Hey, it's not his fault. Don't be too hard on him Heather Jamieson -> @ Ensign Smith > :: Is coming to.. :: I-uh Ayumu Kasuga -> +Nickels+ ooh.. How’s the crew inside? STSF_BluRox -> Ayumu...tell them to assist anyone to sickbay that needs to be. Otherwise, tell Rue to report to the bridge please. PAUSE SIM PAUSE SIM PAUSE SIM Heather Jamieson -> :: paused :: Jas -> ::paused:: Christina_Nickles -> ::paused:: STSF_BluRox -> :: Going to rename that shuttle the USS Molasses:: STSF_BluRox -> LOL...well, thought we'd have brought them in quickly and had a hole base invasion plan, but hey...works for me too, now I'm set up for next week too! lol :) Rue Wydown -> :D August Jax Robinson -> ::Pez:: Heather Jamieson -> I thought we were a bit out of sync Heather Jamieson -> It worked, just more rocks. STSF_BluRox -> Ok, so next week we pick up with the team either in sickbay or on the bridge... STSF_BluRox -> Anything to add Rue? Jas -> We try and make life easier for you like that. STSF_BluRox -> lol jAS Rue Wydown -> Nothing from me tonight. Great job guys August Jax Robinson -> ::Bites Will:: LtCmdrRobinson -> Foreplay later, hun :) STSF_BluRox -> Alrighty...thanks for being patient those not in on the main action tonight August Jax Robinson -> :( STSF_BluRox -> so we'll see you all here next week, and see what's left of the raider base STSF_BluRox -> Crew Dismissed

USS Republic Mission Briefing 51510.26: When we last left off.....Wydown's team had launched a small probe to see if they could gather a bit more information around this base they had luckily/skillfully came upon, however as the remaining raiders had picked up the explosions set off by Will's team, the mines and other missing raider ships......... They started to look around, and their sensors have picked up some sort of metallic reading. Eddie has been dispatched to investigate while Malcom directs the rest of his team to quickly gather anything worth anything, and get ready to run. The Republic is making its way towards Wydown's team, however, there is one small obstacle......a very messy asteroid field, already known to contain mines..... BEGIN SIM BEGIN SIM BEGIN SIM Rue Wydown -> ((Well, I was going to offer a bit of an edit, but we'll go with it)) STSF_BluRox -> (No no...go ahead, saw no answer so went...please do so) Jas -> (We're # right?) Rue Wydown -> ((The Wydown shuttle also launched a probe to try to distract the base... while they head the other direction)) Rue Wydown -> ((And yes, Jas.)) Jas -> # ::gesturing with one hand to the readings:: Well that's all good, but what do we do now? STSF_BluRox -> (Yep, that was the metallic reading above :) ) STSF_BluRox -> Will...you got a moment to help with something? LtCmdrRobinson -> ::still on the bridge:: Getting awfully close to that minefield. Rue Wydown -> #We get the heck out of here and hope that that distraction will help us. LtCmdrRobinson -> Yes boss? STSF_BluRox -> I'm not all that happy about just flying into the rocky mess knowing there are mines....work with Ayumu...and I want you to blast ahead of us, anything that could potentially be a hidden danger.....sound like something you could handle for me? Jas -> # ::opens mouth to speak, stops, frowns, opens mouth again:: Wonderful plan. Rue Wydown -> #What? Did you have a different idea? ::smirks:: STSF_BluRox -> ::gestures to the weapons panel:: Anytime you are ready Commander LtCmdrRobinson -> That shouldn't be a problem. Anything we miss, we can move with a transporter if it gets close. They used old mines, they dont have transporter countermeasures. Ayumu Kasuga -> ::nods:: Ready here.. Ayumu Kasuga -> ::scans the asteroid system:: Jas -> # Yeah, something to do with an overpowered, nonexistent teleportation device... ::sighs:: STSF_BluRox -> Ayumu.....I need you to find a path, that when he starts shooting, won’t get us pulverized with ricocheting rocky nuggets.... LtCmdrRobinson -> ::taps at the weapons panel:: Let me modify warheads a little. Ayumu Kasuga -> Aye aye.. I'm plotting a course. ::checks sensors:: STSF_BluRox -> At your discretion Will.... Rue Wydown -> #Oh? Rue Wydown -> #Please elaborate STSF_BluRox -> August...could you dial up the forward and ventral shielding a bit please? August Jax Robinson -> ::is at the Engineering console... wondering if Blu is OK.. cuz, mines:: Heather Jamieson -> # Ensign Smith > Ready for a little vertical climb? LtCmdrRobinson -> Ayumu, watch the obvious paths, that’s where most of the mines will be. Closer to asteroids means less mines. August Jax Robinson -> Aye sir, moving up the dial ::taps console:: Ayumu Kasuga -> Alright. Ready to go in... LtCmdrRobinson -> Clearing ahead now. ::taps and fires a few volleys:: Jas -> # ::to Ens Smith, happy for the quick distraction:: Yes please! STSF_BluRox -> August, you'll have to stay on top of what they're doing, if we miss something that goes flying off in one direction, we dont' want to miss it hitting something else and coming back to clobber us from behind either... STSF_BluRox -> ::moves to the center seat:: Clear us a path folks..... Heather Jamieson -> # Ensign Smith > :: As they come up on the high ridge Smith starts to pull the stick up, causing the shuttle to climb hard :: STSF_BluRox -> Oh....just be sure that if we encounter the shuttle, that you don't blast it too....ok? Heather Jamieson -> # Ensign Smith > The dampeners can only do so much, so hold on... STSF_BluRox -> (stick? WW2 shuttle?) LtCmdrRobinson -> I promise I can tell the difference. Jas -> # ::is pushed back hard into his seat:: Woooookay there.. STSF_BluRox -> Uh huh..... Heather Jamieson -> (Ent-E got a stick ... :( ) Rue Wydown -> #Weeeeheee Ayumu Kasuga -> (So did the Delta Flyer) Jas -> (::slides down aviator goggles over eyes::) Heather Jamieson -> # Ensign Smith > Another few seconds and then back to a level plain.. Heather Jamieson -> (or plane) August Jax Robinson -> Engineering is ready Jas -> (::makes obscene plane noises and runs around with arms outstretched::) Jas -> # ::laughs nervously:: I sure hope so! Heather Jamieson -> # Ensign Smith > :: Smith levels off the shuttle and punches the speed :: LtCmdrRobinson -> ::uses phasers on a few that are closer:: We are clear at this speed, no faster please. Ayumu Kasuga -> ::carefully maneuvers the ship through the asteroid field:: Heather Jamieson -> # Ensign Smith > :: The ice and snow is crisp and blows back as the shuttle skirts only meters above :: Heather Jamieson -> # Ensign Smith > Sensors? Any sign of being tailed? STSF_BluRox -> (lol Jas) Heather Jamieson -> # Ensign Smith > Jas, a bit nervous? Rue Wydown -> #Well, this has been fun Christina_Nickles -> (( dang never ending pasta bowl Guests come in at 945 and don’t leave until 11 )) STSF_BluRox -> Well, we're not going to making a quiet entrance anymore. I'm sure that whoever you've not already stopped has seen us coming and will be long gone before we get there.....just as long as we reach that other team. That's more important at the moment. Jas -> # ::glances over to Smith with a nervous, yet adrenaline-fueled, grin:: I think I'm good. Jas -> # ::blinks after a moment:: Right. The, uh, sensors.. ::taps the screen a few times to bring them up:: Heather Jamieson -> # Ensign Smith > We have about two minutes until we can get off this thing.. STSF_BluRox -> (sounds like false advertising to me....you made it end at 11!!!) 31:38 Christina_Nickles -> (( LOL Nope thats when they left after getting to full to eat any more, We closed at 10)) Jas -> # ::while keeping his eyes on the screen, waiting for the sensor readings to come in:: Can't come soon enough. Heather Jamieson -> # Ensign Smith > We then need to get another few kilometers away so they don't see us ascend. STSF_BluRox -> (still not never ending........) August Jax Robinson -> ((People are so Rude)) Heather Jamieson -> # Ensign Smith > :: The shuttle speeds along :: ACTION> Republic is making a massive showing of fire power and plowing through the field, a path clearly being made towards where Wydown's signal came from Heather Jamieson -> # Ensign Smith > Mr. Jas... I need those scans if you please. August Jax Robinson -> (m) don't cratch the Hull Ayumu Kasuga -> ::checks their surroundings and continues to move slowly around the minefield:: Jas -> # All clear from where I'm sitting, nothing unusual. LtCmdrRobinson -> ::made sure to modify the torpedoes for a more firework effect, because he likes to make it look good:: @ Eddie +Malcom+ I followed that reading...it was some sort of drone....leading off away from our base.....I think someone was trying to draw us away, they must be about to raid your position....you all need to get out of there now.... You want that I go track down whoever sent this boogie off in this direction, or head to the fallback site? Heather Jamieson -> :: Meanwhile, Heather is making sure sensors are telling Ayumu where the mines are :: Rue Wydown -> #Doing some right scary flying there, Mr Smith. Heather Jamieson -> # Ensign Smith > This is nothing Rue.. :: he was getting more comfortable flying and conversing :: @ Malcom> +Eddie+ Pull back to the other site, there's something headed in, and I'd bet it was one of those big Feddie ships......we've grabbed what we can, will met you there in 2 days.... Malcom out @ Malcom> :: looks around at the others carrying things to the ships:: Let's go you slugs.....we're about to get busted, grab one last load and it's time to go......make it snappy Heather Jamieson -> # Ensign Smith > :: He thought to not tell them exactly of the drop off :: Heather Jamieson -> # Ensign Smith > :: Smiles :: Hold on... Jas -> # ::looks over:: Hold on to -- Heather Jamieson -> # Ensign Smith > :: He let the shuttle fall freely, maintaining it's profile with the fast-approaching ground :: Christina_Nickles -> :: waiting with Will and the rest of the team :: Are we missing anything Commander?? Jas -> # ::mutters through gritted teeth:: I'm flying next time. Heather Jamieson -> # Ensign Smith > :: Alters the shields to let the air do the flying :: Rue Wydown -> #::laughs loudly like she's on an amusement park roller coaster ride:: Heather Jamieson -> # Ensign Smith > Cutting engines, shields only @ Eddie scans for another ship before heading off, then dismisses it as just an asteroid due to it's irregular path Jas -> # You -- you cut what?! STSF_BluRox -> (dang, even these dice aren't working tonight) Rue Wydown -> #::would throw her hands in the air, but that would be totally inappropriate.............right?:: STSF_BluRox -> (going upstairs for the good set, brb) Ayumu Kasuga -> (lol) Heather Jamieson -> # Ensign Smith > We are high up Jas.. coasting towards the ground Heather Jamieson -> # Ensign Smith > Adjusting shields, using thrusters to slow our decent... engine power up in twenty seconds.. Jas -> # I understand that, I just have a problem with flying straight towards the ground.. ::glances out the viewport:: Heather Jamieson -> # Ensign Smith > The shuttle could handle that...your stomach could not. @ Raider Base> 2 of the 3 remaining ships take off and head off in a tangential course away from the incoming hullaballoo........ LtCmdrRobinson -> ::fires another round at the mines:: Fireworks incoming. August Jax Robinson -> ::winces:: Ayumu Kasuga -> ::instinctively braces:: @ Malcom> Mumbling and angry that they are going to have to leave behind quite a bit of good loot that they'd collected over the last 2 years...... Ayumu Kasuga -> ::Adjusts shields:: Jas -> # ::hands grip seat:: Heather Jamieson -> # Ensign Smith > Starting up the engines.. Rue Wydown -> #Sometimes it's better to go with the flow. @ Malcom> First that psycho and his mutants, then this.......what a waste of my time. That's what happen when you let other fools run things. I knew we should have knocked that guy off early, STSF_BluRox -> but no....J'Rom just has to build up his mutant army, just had to have his "queen bee'........ I hope they shot him if they found him Heather Jamieson -> # Ensign Smith > :: The shuttle flies off, down in the valley once more.. August Jax Robinson -> let’s hope so Jas -> # ::eyes Rue with an attempted nonchalant shrug:: I'm trying to get the hang of it.. Heather Jamieson -> # Ensign Smith > Any indication the Republic got our transmission? Rue Wydown -> #Suuuure you are. :smirks:: ACTION: Long range sensors still set for ion trail emissions, has picked up several trails leading away towards the far side of the asteroid field Heather Jamieson -> # Ensign Smith > :: The shuttle now appeared to be running in the middle of a large creavas, the walls on each side some hundreds of meters away :: Jas -> # I don't believe we've -- hey now, not so close to the cliff -- it doesn't seem we've received any confirmation back from the Republic yet. Ayumu Kasuga -> ::Heather:: You picking up those ion trails on the other side the asteroid field? Hmm, let's see if we can ID those. Heather Jamieson -> I see them Kasuga... attempting an ID.. August Jax Robinson -> ::glances at Will:: Rue Wydown -> #Okay, that's disappointing. Then again, if they don't want to alert anyone to their location, I can understand it. STSF_BluRox -> If you can Ayumu and Heather, more importantly for the moment.....get us to their origin. However, keep their course plots handy, because we'll be going after them later once we see who or what we're up against Ayumu Kasuga -> I'm attempting to trace the ion trails to determine their origins. ::does so:: STSF_BluRox -> Very good Ayumu..... STSF_BluRox -> Will, how's our path going? Jas -> # At least we're in the clear now, or further away from danger anyways. STSF_BluRox -> August, have we incurred any damage from the explosions or bouncing boulders? Ayumu Kasuga -> ::Scanning the area of the ion trail going backwards...:: LtCmdrRobinson -> Going well, a few stragglers I have to cleanup with phasers. August Jax Robinson -> So far no.. but the more we blow up the more stuff gets tossed around. STSF_BluRox -> Please do so Will..... Heather Jamieson -> # Ensign Smith > These engines are going to need work... do we risk a transmission attempt? ACTION: Between sensors and Ayumu....the Republic is approaching the system with the icy planet that Wydown's team was investigating Rue Wydown -> #Are we enough away from base to risk it? Heather Jamieson -> # Ensign Smith > :: shrugs :: Plan is to bring the nose up and reach escape velocity in a few minutes.. but if they track us, we may only have a small window. Ayumu Kasuga -> Hmm. Could be a chance they've originated here in this system ::scanning the system and any planets nearby:: Jas -> #A few minutes isn't that long, why not wait until we're out of the atmosphere? ACTION: Sensors are indicating that this indeed was the system that the ion trails originated.... Rue Wydown -> #Because the raiders could escape in those few minutes. Heather Jamieson -> # Ensign Smith > Ten seconds... STSF_BluRox -> Ok, but if we've found where the raiders were........where is our shuttle team? Rue Wydown -> #:: motions to Jas:: Send a quick message. STSF_BluRox -> Full active scans....find them. Heather Jamieson -> # Ensign Smith > Now! :: pulls up the shuttle nose with force :: Heather Jamieson -> # Ensign Smith > Thrusters at maximum.... send the transmission... LtCmdrRobinson -> Perhaps those ships are going after our shuttle. Or bugging out of here. Not sure. August Jax Robinson -> I am picking up the ion trial Jas -> # Oh, alright.. +Republic+ Republic, this is Shuttle 1, we've located the raider stronghold and are currently exiting the atmosphere of our previous coordinates. LtCmdrRobinson -> ::another round of explosions:: STSF_BluRox -> Wed need to find that out....now... Heather Jamieson -> # Ensign Smith > :: In the distance, if there was anyone, the shuttle looked like a rocket flying into space :: Jas -> # ::muses:: Or are we Shuttle 2? Oh well. Heather Jamieson -> # Ensign Smith > :: Keeping an eye on the aft sensor :: ACTION: Republic is picking up a message from Wydown’s team Ayumu Kasuga -> I got a message from the Shuttle. PAUSE SIM PAUSE SIM PAUSE SIM Ayumu Kasuga -> ::Paused:: Jas -> ::paused:: Heather Jamieson -> :: Pause :: Christina_Nickles -> ::paused:: STSF_BluRox -> Good job, you didn’t' even kill off any npc's! And we got both ships back...even if Will scratched his paint some.... August Jax Robinson -> ::paused:: STSF_BluRox -> Next week....we investigate the raider stronghold.... August Jax Robinson -> :( STSF_BluRox -> its ok, he seems to know an engineer that will fix it and make it all better for him Heather Jamieson -> And an engineering team examines Blu's set of dice.. Jas -> Hey, I'm liking our rolls so far. Heh. Rue Wydown -> Heheh STSF_BluRox -> Any questions or comments? Jas -> Yeah - are we shuttle 1 or 2? xD STSF_BluRox -> We'll pick up next week receiving that shuttle transmission... STSF_BluRox -> and on that note, have a great week all. STSF_BluRox -> Crew Dismissed. You guys are so awesome

USS REPUBLIC MISSION BRIEFING 51510.19 Season 23 The Republic has arrived in time to meet up with Will's team and help stave off and destroy 2 more of the raider's ships. We have also intercepted a message buoy from Wydown's ship that they may have found the base and were going to investigate from a distance. We have put the ship on course to join them, hopefully before the raiders realize that they are there. BEGIN SIM BEGIN SIM BEGIN SIM Christina_Nickles -> :: in main security:: Ayumu Kasuga -> ::on the bridge:: August Jax Robinson -> ::leaves the shuttle bay and heads to the Bridge, frowning:: Heather Jamieson -> @ Ensign Smith > I'm not sure how much longer we can remain here... But it feels like we are boxed in. Our tap on their line is holding..for the moment. ltcmdrrobinson -> +Nickles+ I want that ground assault team ready in 5 minutes, just in case. August Jax Robinson -> ::Slips onto the lift:: Christina_Nickles -> +Will+ Aye sir working on it Rue Wydown -> @Do you have any idea how much I'm trying to curb my natural instincts right now? ::Raises a brow:: Heather Jamieson -> @ Ensign Smith > :: As the shuttle proceeded on minimal power to made detection harder.. the cold ground was as close as ever. Christina_Nickles -> :: pointing out members to be on the team:: Heather Jamieson -> @ Ensign Smith > Of flight Commander? August Jax Robinson -> ::Steps onto the Bridge:: repairs for the Shuttle have been started Rue Wydown -> @Oh no. I'm trying not to press that big red button that should never ever be pressed. ::biting her lip::D Christina_Nickles -> +Will+ Nickles to Cmdr Robinson. Sir where shall we meet you? STSF_BluRox -> (bad shuttle, you stole last week's bad guys away symbol! lol..you keep) Heather Jamieson -> @ Ensign Smith > The thrust needed to reach escape velocity will likely made us detectable.. we could try to leave the area. Would need to get about 10 kilometers. ltcmdrrobinson -> +Nickles+ Nearest transporter room is fine. Hell, put an extra standby team in a shuttle as well. Just in case Christina_Nickles -> +Will+ Aye Christina_Nickles -> :: puts together a few extras and sends them to a shuttle:: Heather Jamieson -> @ Ensign Smith > :: Had to spend a bit more time weaving in, out, and around the natural perimeter of the base. Anyone walking would have a bit of a hike to approach on foot :: # Malcomn> +Eddie+ What's taking so long? Get out there and find out what that ping was.....I want no surprises, and we've not heard back from the other ships...I'd lay odds that one of them do-gooder Feddies is out there trying to mark us. I'll start getting stuff stowed to go and you make sure we have a clear path....only a few of us left here anyway... Christina_Nickles -> :: moves with the other team to the transporter room ready with a full load of weapons:: Rue Wydown -> @Yeah, but I really wanna see what's down there. :: fidgeting in her seat:: But if I do that, the Admiral would be rather...um.... Heather Jamieson -> @ Ensign Smith > Commander, keep making passes? Either the girl will say yes or no... Rue Wydown -> @Ensign, did you just make a joke? ::grins:: August Jax Robinson -> ::takes a seat in the back:: not sure how long it will take STSF_BluRox -> Will:: turns towards Robinson:: I don’t' feel like explaining why we've lost yet another XO, so please make sure to fetch this one back for us. Alive.....please? Heather Jamieson -> @ Ensign Smith > :: grins :: Holds true in both ways.. ltcmdrrobinson -> Ground teams are ready to roll when we find them. Ayumu Kasuga -> ::Taps buttons:: STSF_BluRox -> (why do I see the away teams armed like the Expendables?) STSF_BluRox -> (oh wait...perhaps that was not a good movie reference with regards to our redshirts.....) STSF_BluRox -> (yellow..but you get the gist) Christina_Nickles -> ((LOL)) STSF_BluRox -> (lol, nobody even noticed who's attacking you... Malcom and Eddie) August Jax Robinson -> We really don't need her... it's not like anyone can understand what she says Rue Wydown -> @Oh, all right. ::makes a face:: Tails we go back to the ship. Heads we sneak in and see what else we can find. ::tosses Smith a coin:: You flip STSF_BluRox -> This is true, but fleet would be most upset, if we break one of their 'projects'. I still think she's some sort of counselor doing covert analysis of us all... STSF_BluRox -> (flipper...give me a 1 or a 2) Heather Jamieson -> @ Ensign Smith > :: takes coin :: You carry this around Heather Jamieson -> @ Ensign Smith > That's loony... :: flips a 2 :: Rue Wydown -> @My husband's lucky coin. He insisted. STSF_BluRox -> (somebody give me either red or blue) ltcmdrrobinson -> (BLUE) Ayumu Kasuga -> (I thought that coin was a loonie for a sec) STSF_BluRox -> (head or tails) ltcmdrrobinson -> (tails) STSF_BluRox -> (Smith...you're guess...Heads or tails)? Heather Jamieson -> (tails) STSF_BluRox -> (1=Red fish, 2 = blue fish Blue = tails ... Smith picked tails... Smith's choice wins coin toss STSF_BluRox -> (and yes, today's rolls are randomized on Dr Suess...keeps you all guessing how I get my picks and stay random) Heather Jamieson -> (Am I choosing should I stay or should I go?) STSF_BluRox -> (sorry, Wydown had Tails, not Smith) Heather Jamieson -> @ Ensign Smith > :: Putting along :: # ACTION: RAIDER SHIP EXITS THE BASE AND STARTS TO HEAD TOWARDS WYDOWNS SHIP, ACTIVE SEARCH PATTERN AND SCANS LOOKING NEAR THE SOURCE OF THAT READING THEY PICKED UP Christina_Nickles -> +Will+ Nickles to Robinson, Team is ready at transporter room 3 Heather Jamieson -> @ Ensign Smith > :: Rounding the perimeter :: Heather Jamieson -> :: Meanwhile, Heather is working in tandem with Ayumu on the bridge :: Rue Wydown -> @Ruh roh. Looks like we've got company. ::looking at the sensors:: Think you can evade them before they figure out who or what we are? # Eddie> +Malcom+ Launch away and heading towards that signal we picked up. If it's a Feddie, I'll bring it down fast so they don't get any messages out Heather Jamieson -> @ Ensign Smith > Oh sure, plenty of games like this on the holodeck. :: prepares to open up all the shuttle could do :: ltcmdrrobinson -> I'm showing some sensor hits in gridbox 47. That was in Wydown's search area. Heather Jamieson -> @ Ensign Smith > Permission to head away from their base? Also, keep tabs on thier transmissions, though I don't know how much longer we can. Rue Wydown -> @Please. Let's play hide and seek. ::grins:: Freak them out a bit. Heather Jamieson -> @ Ensign Smith > Aye, there are a lot of dead ends as we try to weave around this place.. :: looks along the walls of the trenches :: Perhaps I should think vertical.. Heather Jamieson -> @ Ensign Smith > How many more probes do we have? Rue Wydown -> @About three it looks like. 1 long range, 2 short. Heather Jamieson -> @ Ensign Smith > Short should do, give them more targets to follow.. Christina_Nickles -> ((sorry lost connection)) ltcmdrrobinson -> ((hi again cellphone nickles)) Christina_Nickles -> (had to go to tablet while I restart the PC)) Rue Wydown -> @Ooh, I like your thinking. ::starts programming the probes:: Let me know when you're ready to launch, Heather Jamieson -> @ Ensign Smith > :: Veers to an opening :: Can you launch one of the short range probes when we get to the opening? Heather Jamieson -> @ Ensign Smith > Coming up on it... I have three ways I can go, but will take two of them... Heather Jamieson -> @ Ensign Smith > Ten seconds... Heather Jamieson -> @ Ensign Smith > :: Shuttle nearly in the center of the clearing.. :: Rue Wydown -> @Ready.....ready....ready....and ::punches the button:: go. Heather Jamieson -> @ Ensign Smith > one... : Heather Jamieson -> @ Ensign Smith > :: The probes takes the left path while the shuttle takes the right. The probe makes a bit more signal noise to peak their interest:: Christina_Nickles -> :: waiting in transporter room 3 for further instructions:: August Jax Robinson -> I have 2 bits saying they won’t make it back here in 1 piece Rue Wydown -> @We won't be able to play this game for long because they'll eventually catch on. Heather Jamieson -> @ Ensign Smith > Going to speed this up a bit... :: The trench walls start to wiz by faster :: I hope I'm not too low for you two.. Heather Jamieson -> @ Ensign Smith > Would have been a good time to have aft-facing phasers.. Heather Jamieson -> @ Ensign Smith > Commander, are they closing in? # Eddie> +Malcom+ Think I have something...going to go after it.....get that base ready to move....if it's short range, others won't be far behind Christina_Nickles -> :: talking with her team to be ready:: STSF_BluRox -> August.........be nice now.. August Jax Robinson -> I am always nice ::Bats eyes:: Heather Jamieson -> @ Ensign Smith > Bah, mere meters off the ground.. :: checks the SIF :: STSF_BluRox -> Ayumu....how's the space looking around that coordinates where we are headed? Lots of asteroids or clear enough for us to get Rep in? Rue Wydown -> @From what I can tell, the probe is helping distract them. But the faster we get out of here, the better. STSF_BluRox -> August, you may have to be all over shields if we have to go into this field.....:: frowns, thinking this is why they sent the shuttles in the first place::: Ayumu Kasuga -> ::Scans:: The space around us looks good. I should be able to maneuver us through the asteroid field without too much difficulty. Heather Jamieson -> @ Ensign Smith > Aye, I'll have to make a steep climb to get over that ever-grown ridge line ahead of us. :: points :: #Eddie> +Malcom+ It appears to be some sort of device....too small for a ship...but someone....had to deploy....:: starts pinging sensors in all directions... PAUSE SIM PAUSE SIM PAUSE SIM

RES Talon Mission Briefing - 51510.16 Koga has regained a small bit of favor with Laeh with the disposal of tr'Danov, while t'Aehjae helps Pexil back to the house after being beaned in the head with a rock. A decision has to be made where t head, and do both ships go the same way........ BEGIN SIM BEGIN SIM BEGIN SIM Lerak trPexil -> :: Pexil makes his way back to the house withe t'Aehjae's help :: tAehjae -> :: helping Pexil:: Koga S'Bien -> ::checks the area:: Lerak trPexil -> t'Aehjae.. Ow... Laehval tTemarr -> (( Magic Edits: Everyone is in the house, & Pex is on the sofa where Ksa was checking him over. )) tAehjae -> What,? Laehval tTemarr -> (( That's where we were at the end of the sim. ::gives them the boot:: )) KhreRiovtRex -> :: walks over to the others returning:: Did you find him? Lerak trPexil -> This is painful, how bad is it? Laehval tTemarr -> We are na splitting up again. ::Firmly.:: M_K_tKsa -> ::really thinking tr'Pexil is the most accident prone Rihan she's ever met and probably should live in a bubble for the rest of his life:: How many fingers am I holding up? Koga S'Bien -> ::nods:: Koga S'Bien -> ::imagines Pexil rolling around in a giant h'Amster ball:: tr'Vitram> If au want, I believe I conveyed enough information to you and t'Mahren, to help au meet up with our 'friends'. So as not to draw early suspicion, I can continue towards the capital with my ship, and then peel off and kill the id code and disappear t'Vatrix> That would give us a bit more time, but not unless we get you going now, au have to be considerably behind au course time by now Lerak trPexil -> Three? KhreRiovtRex -> (watches t’Ksa give him two fingers in the eye....Mo Howard style) M_K_tKsa -> Good enough. :: shutting her multicorder down:: Au will be fine. Au will have a headache, but there's not lasting trauma. KhreRiovtRex :: turns right:: t'Mahren.....au friends can get us to our other friends...and his friends? tAehjae -> :: looks out the window to see if anyoi is there:: Lerak trPexil -> :: Winches as he presses lightly against it :: Lerak trPexil -> Anything for the head pain? KhreRiovtRex -> (my kingdom for something to stop this coughing.....besides an ieyakk to the head that is) Koga S'Bien -> (I hear you there, I and it seems my whole office has that same hacking cough) M_K_tKsa -> With my limited resources the best I can suggest is to take it easy. Au are going to just have to shake it off the best au can. Lerak trPexil -> :: Frowns :: Ie M_K_tKsa -> Water and rest. I can start fill the pitcher again if au like EvietMahren -> ((Gah. Sorry. Wrong button. Tripping over my own fingers now...)) Lerak trPexil -> :: Gets up and goes to a sink to splash water on his face :: Laehval tTemarr -> ::Laehval nodded in agreement.:: Ie, we should be leaving soon. As soon as our escorts arrive. ::She glanced in Evie's direction.:: EvietMahren -> ::nods once:: That's the current plan, apparently. Though things have been very...subject to change of late. Koga S'Bien -> ::rubs chin:: M_K_tKsa -> And what do au wish to do with our sleeping guest ::jerks her head in the direction of the unconscious woman in the next room:: KhreRiovtRex -> (wow, pilates and simming at the same time! ) KhreRiovtRex -> tr'Vitram> I'll leave now....so there does na appear to be too much traffic coming and going from this region.... Lerak trPexil -> :: Rejoins the group and sits back down :: EvietMahren -> (( ::blinks:: )) KhreRiovtRex -> tr'Vitram> :: turns and presses a small chip into Koga's hand:: A private message from au Ri'anov. She said au would understand. Good luck to au...::turns to the others:: to au all. tAehjae -> :: nods to Pexil:: Au have the dangdest luck or lack of Koga S'Bien -> ::nods:: Hany'yyo Goodluck. KhreRiovtRex -> (lol...tripping on fingers...figured it au went from warrior to downward dog and then tried to type! lol) Koga S'Bien -> ::Palms the chip, and puts it in a safe place on his person to read later when he's alone:: Laehval tTemarr -> ::Laehval inhaled sharply through her nose and turned at Ksa's question, eyes drifting to the lump that was her mother.:: We will na be taking her with us. We will leave her here, restrained. If we can contact io of our allies, I'd have them collect her to hold until this is all over. If na, I can craft a time-released message that will ensure someone will come look for her eventually. Lerak trPexil -> I was merely sparing the rock hitting au t'A.. tr'Vitram> Khre'Riov...I hope au crew, can help us win our world back. By au leave t'Vatrix> :: nods:: Au have helped us on that road, menkha travels and may the elements be with au also KhreRiovtRex -> :: turns to see what had upset Laehval:: Lerak trPexil -> Hang her upside down... tr'Vitram> I could take her with me for now, they will be expecting other life signs in my ship, especially another female....it could hold my ruse out longer and then have the Tal Shiar....OUR Tal Shiar...hold her for now tr'Vitram> Au call.... tr'Vitram> We would of course, only hold her until au came to collect her, or issues further orders Laehval tTemarr -> ::Lifting her eyebrow at tr'Vitram, she studied him for a moment.:: If au think au can hold her, perhaps that might be best. But... do na underestimate that woman. tr'Vitram> I will take her to t'SBien's ship> She can be held hrrau the br'tehh there, without question.....and I there is the advantage..of the noise dampeners.. :: gives her a grin:: Koga S'Bien -> That would be a wise option. tr'Vitram> It seems a fair trade then. I release tr'SBien to au, and we will hold au Ri'anov until such time...au want her back....or tell us how to proceed ::turns to t'Aehjae and Koga:: Can au carry her out to my ship and secure her? t'Vatrix> :turns to Morgana:: How long will she stay sedated? Perhaps another shot for the road? Koga S'Bien -> ::Nods:: Ie, I can do that. Lerak trPexil -> :: Stands and wonders where to help :: tAehjae -> Ie :: moves over to the woman rolled in he rug:: M_K_tKsa -> Io more is about all I'd dare to give her. It would keep her quiet for another three or four hours. tAehjae -> Na Pexil t'Vatrix> Pexil...gather up these weapons...take them to the other ship, and pack up some of this food as well. I do na want us caught without supplies again. That should be long enough for where I need to get to for now tr'Vitram> If au would do the honors Daise Maenak Laehval tTemarr -> Au are most certainly getting the worse end of the deal. ::Turning away from the view of her mother, she moved into the kitchen to gather a few things for their journey.:: tAehjae -> Koga au ready? Lerak trPexil -> :: Nods :: Ie Koga S'Bien -> Ie, once t'Ksa finishes injecting her with the hypo. Lerak trPexil -> :: Starts to father the weapons and places them in a box to carry them to the ship :: M_K_tKsa -> Give me io moment. ::rummages through her bag to find the right hypospray before moving to inject the woman before t'Aehjae and Koga send her out the door like a sack of potatoes:: KhreRiovtRex -> (Pexil! What are you doing to the weapons!?) Lerak trPexil -> (oh, sorry, just tired) M_K_tKsa -> There au go. :: finishes her end of the deal, nodding to S'Bien that she's all done: tAehjae -> :: lifts the woman with Koga and carries her to the ship:: Lerak trPexil -> :: Goes to the ship with the weapons :: tr'Vitram> :: exits and heads to his ship to prepare to leave:: Koga S'Bien -> ::heads to the ship with t'Aehjae helping carry her to the ship:: t'Vatrix> ::turns to t'Mahren:: How long before au friends meet us? tAehjae -> ::moves into the ship:: Which way to the Brig. KhreRiovtRex -> (it's a large RAC...there is no brig) tAehjae -> ((oops ::nods::)) KhreRiovtRex -> (Koga's mother’s ship, which has a br'tehh) M_K_tKsa -> ((are you saying Koga is an alien?)) Lerak trPexil -> :: Stows the weapons securely :: EvietMahren -> They are already in route. Arrival should be within the next hour. KhreRiovtRex -> (lol) tAehjae -> :: lets Koga lead the way first while carrying the woman:: Koga S'Bien -> ::enters the ship helps gently place Laeh's rianov down, somewhere in the cargo compartment:: KhreRiovtRex -> Menkha. Did they give au any clue how far we need to go? I gather from what tr'Vitram said, that we have 3-4 hours before they determine that his cargo, is na arriving where it was supposed to have. Hopefully, we'll be hidden or far from this area by then. KhreRiovtRex -> (OH just drop her Koga!) Koga S'Bien -> (lol) Laehval tTemarr -> (on her head) tAehjae -> :: sets her down on the floor:: She will na be happy when she awakens. KhreRiovtRex -> (Leah might like au more for style points) tr'Vitram> I'm sure I'll be just as unhappy as well, from what au all have told me of her Koga S'Bien -> Doesn't concern me. tAehjae -> I am glad I will na be around M_K_tKsa -> ;:muttering under her breath:: We better be tr'Vitram> Prop her up across those two seats. Secure that with the safety harnesses. Make them tight. I don't want her waking and getting loose on me while I'm busy piloting Lerak trPexil -> :: Goes back in the house to gather food stuffs :: KhreRiovtRex -> Laeh, au know this area better than any of us, any clues where we may be heading? tAehjae -> :: does as told gathering the straps and begins harnessing her into place:: Koga S'Bien -> ::helps strap her in as well:: Lerak trPexil -> :: Finds the most compact, most long lasting food and water :: t'Vatrix> we should probably be ready hrrau the RAC for when they do show up, we need to make as much use of our time as possible. Gather what au need.... and let's get loaded up Laehval tTemarr -> ::Finished packing additional rations for them from the food stores in the house, Laehval walked to the main viewscreen at t'Rex's question and opened the screen to an area map. A point marked their current location. The map zoomed out, plotting a route to the destination give them to by the other galae sympathizers.:: Ie, this area here, near the coast is where they said we might find the others. tr'Vitram> That's menkha.... I'll be off then...au best step away, I have time to make up EvietMahren -> It won't be far, though it may only be to another transfer station. Our best means of transportation at the moment are short hops. EvietMahren -> Easier to remain under radar. M_K_tKsa -> ::listening in as she's packing what meager medical supplies she has:: Lerak trPexil -> :: Places what he can find in containers and then takes them to the ship, stowing them as he goes :: KhreRiovtRex -> Alright Laeh and Evie, it's what it is.... I'd rather transfer then get pinned down. KhreRiovtRex -> Leah, let me take some of that....:: reaches out to help her with the rations. tAehjae -> :: to Koga:: I believe that has her sung:: Koga S'Bien -> Menhka. That should do it. tr'Vitram> ::impatiently waiting for them to "GET OFF" the ship...... tAehjae -> :: steps off the vessel so he can leave:: Koga S'Bien -> ::Exits the ship:: Package secure. Good luck now. tr'Vitram> :: as soon as they have stepped out, retracts the RAC doors and seals the ship. Gives them a siuren to move off and launches to the Northwest: KhreRiovtRex -> :: hears the other ship leave:: And that's what we should be doing ....let's move .. Lerak trPexil -> :: Gets another two boxes of food into their ship as he passes by the rest :: PAUSE SIM PAUSE SIM PAUSE SIM tAehjae -> ::pauseda;; Koga S'Bien -> ::PAused:: Lerak trPexil -> :: paused :: KhreRiovtRex -> Good sim all, we at least got one ship launched...and ready to move the 2nd...... KhreRiovtRex -> Next week's goal: Escaping while we can KhreRiovtRex -> Time is passing....tick tock...tick tock.... KhreRiovtRex -> Laeh, you have anything? KhreRiovtRex -> Ok, so next week, we get to meet some of t'Mahren's friends and see how she spends her weekends and free time....lol.... Koga S'Bien -> wooo :D Laehval tTemarr -> Nice sim. See you all next week. 2015-10-16 00:09:18 KhreRiovtRex -> Crew Dismissed

USS Republic Mission Briefing 51510.05 The two away teams have been very productive and have each managed to have found something of interest to our search. Wydown's shuttle has picked up some sort of base on the cold L class world, and Will's shuttle, has managed to have found a small minefield, and now has sights on a small approaching ship, searching through the minefield.....when suddenly...there as a loud Boom.. STSF_BluRox -> LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() They are still in the minefield. Power up, blow the mines around him now! Christina_Nickles -> !@#$%^&*() Aye Sir :: powers up weapons and fires at the newly laid asteroids:: BEGIN SIM BEGIN SIM BEGIN SIM LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() ::explosions and things!:: August Jax Robinson -> !@#$%^&*() should I break the comm silence now, or wait? Christina_Nickles -> :: has just fired at the asteroids:: Ayumu Kasuga -> ::sitting on the bridge, watching the sensors:: ACTION> As the small raider ship had just finished placing new sets of mines, they spotted what appeared to be a ship.... LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() ((Mines Nickles, not asteroids :P)) STSF_BluRox -> Christina has just shot. Christina_Nickles -> **Mines STSF_BluRox -> (nope..I even hinted..too late, she said asteroids again) Heather Jamieson -> ((sorry, nothing moving on screen)) LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() ((I will cry actual man-tears)) Christina_Nickles -> (( ;;sighs sorry a lot on my mind at the moment)) STSF_BluRox -> (see log, see hint above...) LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() ::nods at August:: Call it in. August Jax Robinson -> !@#$%^&*() ::Sends message quick-quick to the Republic:: ACTION> Christina fired and hit a few of the small asteroids, however....with a lucky shot, several of the exploding fragments managed to set off a few of the mines as well Heather Jamieson -> $ Ens Smith> :: continuing to guide the shuttle around :: Rue Wydown -> Well, this should be interesting. ::watching out the view screen, trying to determine their next step:: LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() Retarget and fire again! Christina_Nickles -> (( I love you dice)) Christina_Nickles -> !@#$%^&*() Redirecting and firing :: Does so:: Christina_Nickles -> !@#$%^&*() ::fires:: Ayumu Kasuga -> We got a message from Will's shuttle. Very short, should I send it to your console, sir? STSF_BluRox -> ACTION> The small raider ship has incurred some damage as well, but the explosion has now set many of the asteroids in the field to bouncing off one another, and more mines are being hit.. Ayumu Kasuga -> What's all these explosion-- wait, I think I know to that. LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() August, full reverse. STSF_BluRox -> (we moved, remember Ayumu.....) Jas -> ((So *now* the chat login page decides to show up...)) Ayumu Kasuga -> (Ah, not on sensors then, eh? ok my bad) Christina_Nickles -> !@#$%^&*() Sir I say we get out of here before one of them hit us? August Jax Robinson -> !@#$%^&*() aye, moving us back Heather Jamieson -> $ Ens Smith> I am unsure if we can get any closer without detection. STSF_BluRox -> (same reason we didn't get the other team's message as well) LtCmdrRobinson -> ((Woah woah woah, any explosion I orchestrate will be detected Galaxies away. GALAXIES!!!!)) STSF_BluRox -> (I didn't say he won't, he just has to face a dice roll....to see if he's still too busy eating ice cream to have noticed) STSF_BluRox -> (Kwai, please message me a number 1-10) LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() ::locks on and transports a stray mine and drops it in front of the other ship:: Jas -> $ Do we know how many there are? August Jax Robinson -> !@#$%^&*() be careful Hun August Jax Robinson -> !@#$%^&*() we have a slow speed remember LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() I am never careful in a crisis. Christina_Nickles -> !@#$%^&*() Shall I back out at best speed? STSF_BluRox -> (Ayumu...give me a number 1-10 please) LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() August, just keep backing us out. Ayumu Kasuga -> (6) August Jax Robinson -> !@#$%^&*() I am moving us right now.. Christina_Nickles -> !@#$%^&*() ::takes a deep breath:: STSF_BluRox -> (Meh.....close enough. drat. ) Heather Jamieson -> $ Ens Smith> No yet in detail ACTION> Long range sensors pick up some sort of disturbance back towards where we dispatched one of the shuttles Christina_Nickles -> (( The Dice like me tonight)) ACTION> Asteroid takes out mine Will just beamed, causes more damage to the raider ship STSF_BluRox -> (brb, need to get my other dice bag) Ayumu Kasuga -> (lol..) Christina_Nickles -> ((No no I like these)) August Jax Robinson -> !@#$%^&*() NICE! STSF_BluRox -> (stupid dice are messing up all my evil plans...I mean...all the interesting plot twists!) Christina_Nickles -> ((LOL)) Christina_Nickles -> (( I need something good to happen for a change)) Heather Jamieson -> ((It was harder to sneak in an replace them then you would think)) LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() Nickles, set a probe with a general distress signal, high power and launch it away from the direction we are heading. Hopefully it'll confuse any other ships on the way. August Jax Robinson -> !@#$%^&*() and not towards the other shuttle! STSF_BluRox -> # +Malcom+ This is Pete.....We've ...the mines....other ship.....:: static:: need :: boom:: Heather Jamieson -> $ Ens Smith> Commander, we can only circle so many times. What are your order? Christina_Nickles -> !@#$%^&*() Aye sir Ayumu Kasuga -> I sense a disturbance... Ayumu Kasuga -> You getting that Heather? Heather Jamieson -> :: Looks up at Kasuga :: Disturbance? Is it on sensors? Christina_Nickles -> !@#$%^&*() ::starts setting the probe parameters asked for:: Rue Wydown -> What? You don't like joy riding around? Ayumu Kasuga -> Yesh STSF_BluRox -> ::turns to look at Ayumu:: If you are trying to get me to let you both have more ice cream while on the bridge, you might as well stow it STSF_BluRox -> ............ Ayumu Kasuga -> around where the shuttles were before. Heather Jamieson -> $ Ens Smith> Oh I like it just fine, thought my admission earlier shocked you into silence. August Jax Robinson -> !@#$%^&*() ::Curses:: I think they got a message out... or was that us? STSF_BluRox -> Meanwhile.....Wydown's team has spotted the communications tower....... Christina_Nickles -> !@#$%^&*() Probe ready launching now. STSF_BluRox -> (do I need to que up some bombs for Jas as well?) Heather Jamieson -> $ Ens Smith> :: Nods to the tower.. so, do we disable or tap into? LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() Soon as we launch that probe I'll put us in low power mode again and hopefully we can limp out undetected. Christina_Nickles -> !@#$%^&*() ::launches probe:: LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() ::powers down the nonessentials again:: Christina_Nickles -> !@#$%^&*() Probe launched Heather Jamieson -> I did not want ice cream before but now I do. Ayumu Kasuga -> HEh Ayumu Kasuga -> I already had an ice cream sandwich. I'm good. Rue Wydown -> I'd rather we did a bit of recon. We don't have much in the way of firepower. Nor do we really have the expertise for an assault in this vehicle. Unless you are some sort of ninja? ::pauses for effect:: In other words, let's tap into their network and see what we find. Heather Jamieson -> :: Mouth agape as she did not get that offer :: STSF_BluRox -> Well Heather...who's fault is that now? Besides...that blinking light means no more snack time....any idea what you have there Ayumu? Heather Jamieson -> $ Ens Smith> :: Puts up his hands in a ninja pose :: Ayumu Kasuga -> Some sort of spike in the sensor readings. I'm trying to identify what that is... and if you ask Holly nice enough maybe she'll give you one too STSF_BluRox -> :: flattens ears a bit:: Ayumu......the reading....... STSF_BluRox -> (Heather...number 1-10) STSF_BluRox -> (wydown, please give me a number 1-10 also) Heather Jamieson -> (8) Christina_Nickles -> !@#$%^&*() Probe launched Commander Heather Jamieson -> :: Does a fresh sensor scan :: Ayumu Kasuga -> It's a sudden spike here. It almost looks like an explosion of some sort. Rue Wydown -> ((I like a 3)) STSF_BluRox -> :: Hisses:: Will.......... LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() ::nods at Nickles:: Good, let’s hope it works Rue Wydown -> Yeah, don't...don't...don't do that. Heather Jamieson -> $ Ens Smith> We can try to tap into their local networks if they have lapsed on their protection. STSF_BluRox -> Take us back....evidently we're not going to sneak around the other side now..... let's go find what he's managed to blow up now... Ayumu Kasuga -> Aye aye.. Plotting a course. Rue Wydown -> Well then...have at it. ACTION: Holly takes Ayumu's suggestion, and still in a foul mood about the damage to her holodeck and certain people's suggestions to put the bleeping big bee in there in the first place...delivers a soft serve cone to Heather as well.... unfortunately....on top of her head August Jax Robinson -> !@#$%^&*() ::grumbles:: we are moving so slow Ayumu Kasuga -> ::heading back to the location of the explosion, sees Heather get her ice cream in the corner of her eye: LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() Slow but undetected. !@#$%$^&*&*() ACTION: Asteroids are still bouncing off one another, and the field has become very active, more and more mines are getting hit, more explosions occurring, causing more mines to shift around. The shuttles's already low shielding, is taking the brunt of much of these rocks and explosions, but causing the shield strength to keep dropping Ayumu Kasuga -> The explosions are getting stronger now... # ACTION: As Wydown's ship attempts to patch into the local feed, they pick up chatter and 2 more ships launch from the cavern they spotted below Christina_Nickles -> !@#$%^&*() We cant take many more hits, Ours shields are still draining Christina_Nickles -> !@#$%^&*() Shield strength dropping Commanders Heather Jamieson -> :: frowns :: Ayumu Kasuga -> ::smiles:: August Jax Robinson -> !@#$%^&*() ::Hisses:: Willl Rue Wydown -> Well, they're up to something. But what? ::raises a brow:: !@#$%^&*()ACTION: A suddenly much stronger explosion tosses more of the asteroids around, as the other ship is pulverized by a large asteroid and mine, both hitting it at the same time Heather Jamieson -> $ Ens Smith> Evasive... they have launched two ship. # ACTION: The 2 ships are focused on heading towards the asteroid field and do not pick up Wydown's ship Christina_Nickles -> !@#$%^&*() ::Sees the explosion:: That was a big blast LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() We are almost out of the field. Heather Jamieson -> :: Unsure if she was allowed to say anything about the cold ice cream :: Heather Jamieson -> $ Ens Smith> If their escape vector remains unchanged they may be heading towards the field. STSF_BluRox -> ::turns and see's Heather:: Ms Jamison....I thought I told you no ice cream now, we're busy here on the bridge....now take the science station...and get rid of that cone! Heather Jamieson -> This was not my ice cream Admiral. August Jax Robinson -> !@#$%^&*() I feel like I can walk faster then we are moving Rue Wydown -> What's the chatter all about? Heather Jamieson -> :: It was all in her hair and she as largely unable to get it out of there. She disposed of the cone, but the cold ice cream started to melt into her hair :: STSF_BluRox -> I suppose you're going to try to tell me it was Ayumu's? I know she had already eaten hers.....go to the head and clean that off...then get back to your station Christina_Nickles -> !@#$%^&*() I agree Sir Heather Jamieson -> No, it was materialized... :: Goes to clean herself off :: STSF_BluRox -> #+Malcom+ There is no way we can take these ships in there...that asteroid field looks like a billiard table at the break. We'll get crushed. STSF_BluRox -> I did not ask for excuses...I told you to go clean up... STSF_BluRox -> Ayumu...take us to our previous position...warp 7 Ayumu Kasuga -> Aye aye... warp 7 Ayumu Kasuga -> ::plots a course to our previous position, and jumps to warp:: Heather Jamieson -> :: Got to the head, but wondered if only a sonic shower would clean it up :: Christina_Nickles -> !@#$%^&*() Ummm Commanders? We have company... 2 ships STSF_BluRox -> # Malcom> + Intercepts 1 and 2+ Head off to a tangent from your previous location, and come around from outside the field. If someone is still trying to get out of that mess, I want you there to meet them. STSF_BluRox -> (they're not there yet) Heather Jamieson -> $ Ens Smith> I think they spotted something on their sensor network. Christina_Nickles -> (( OK I take it back ::erases last statement::)) Heather Jamieson -> :: Cleans her hair the best she could she reemerges onto the bridge at her station :: Rue Wydown -> And what might that be? LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() Probe> ::flies away from the asteroid field in the opposite direction, making a distress call and lots of noise, fooling all ships and Blus dice hopefully:: Heather Jamieson -> $ Ens Smith> An explosion I believe. ACTION> As the Republic makes it back to her original position, she not only is picking up the activity in the asteroid field, but also picks up the other ship's transmission about the communications tower.... STSF_BluRox -> (I'm going out tomorrow, and buying a whole new set, all of these don't work) ACTION !@#$%^&**() Will's ship begins to clear the asteroid field....... Heather Jamieson -> $ Ens Smith> There is activity in the asteroid field, but they don't know exactly what based on the transmission. Ayumu Kasuga -> ::Collects all of the transmissions incoming:: Getting all sorts of transmissions, and the explosions in the asteroid field. August Jax Robinson -> !@#$%^&*() w00t! Christina_Nickles -> !@#$%^&*() ::crosses her fingers:: Rue Wydown -> Why do I have a bad feeling about this? ::makes a face:: And is this what drove Kwai nuts...this bad feeling? # ACTION: The two raider ships come around to almost the same position and pick up Will's ship...... STSF_BluRox -> Ayumu.....drop us out of warp....this should be the spot.... STSF_BluRox -> TWO MINUTE WARNING LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() Balls. Ayumu Kasuga -> Aye sir. ::drops us out of warp:: Heather Jamieson -> :: Does a new sensor sweep :: LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() ::powers the weapons back up:: STSF_BluRox -> # +Malcom+ We've spotted it....it appears to be one of those little Federation shuttles.....but that would mean...:: Troy! Check sensors... .. ACTION:: Republic drops out of warp and find the two raider ships closing on Will's damaged shuttle. LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() ::starts firing on the ships:: August Jax Robinson -> !@#$%^&*() sensor Jammers? STSF_BluRox -> Ayumu...target those ships.... Christina_Nickles -> !@#$%^&*() :: starts scanning the area:: Ayumu Kasuga -> ::zeroes in on the ships:: Targets locked. STSF_BluRox -> !@#$%^&*() ACTION: Will is just out of range to reach them......however, Ayumu is not... LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() ::spies the Republic:: Now that is timing. Ayumu Kasuga -> ::readies phasers:: STSF_BluRox -> hopefully, he does not also hit Will STSF_BluRox -> (Ayumu...give me a number 1-20) Ayumu Kasuga -> (14) ACTION: Both raider ships are destroyed.... Christina_Nickles -> !@#$%^&*() !@#$%^&*() indeed Heather Jamieson -> Nice shooting Ayumu Kasuga -> ::Watches sensors:: Targets neutralized. August Jax Robinson -> !@#$%^&*() nice shot Will STSF_BluRox -> Get them in here..... and find me Wydown's ship. Whoever set these, must know we have people in the area, they are not safe now in that little ship Christina_Nickles -> !@#$%^&*() And the took ot 2 ships Ayumu Kasuga -> +Will's Shuttle+ Hold on.. we're gonna tractor you in... Christina_Nickles -> *out STSF_BluRox -> Heather....tractor that damaged shuttle in..then I want Will up here... STSF_BluRox -> now! Heather Jamieson -> $ Ens Smith> Sirs, the immediate area just lit up with more sensor sweeps. Christina_Nickles -> !@#$%^&*() Help has arrived. STSF_BluRox -> :: Worried about Wydown and the others:: Heather Jamieson -> :: Nods :: Right away... LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() ((I'll get up there when I am good and ready!)) Heather Jamieson -> :: Tractor beam moves the shuttle into the bay :: PAUSE SIM PAUSE SIM PAUSE SIM Ayumu Kasuga -> ::Paused: LtCmdrRobinson -> ::psd:: Heather Jamieson -> :: paused :" Christina_Nickles -> ::paused:: Rue Wydown -> Trouble. This means trouble STSF_BluRox -> Well.....seems the dice are still in your favor, no matter what I've set up.....lucky you! August Jax Robinson -> woohooo STSF_BluRox -> We'll pick up here next week with the ship having been tractored aboard... I also wanted to relay a quick message to everyone, about this Thursday night at 10pm EST. Rue Wydown -> Lucky us :) Heather Jamieson -> In the next episode of Republic, watch Blu take a hammer to a bag of innocent dice... STSF_BluRox -> Everyone is invited to stop by to say goodbye to the Reant, as their sim closes down after 20 years Ayumu Kasuga -> Looking forward to it STSF_BluRox -> you are welcome to stop by maybe take them a fruitcake (drop off Wydown) STSF_BluRox -> and cause I know some of you have to work early in the morning .... STSF_BluRox -> Crew Dismissed

USS Republic Mission Briefing - 51509.27 The two shuttle teams have continued on their mission.....searching for some sign of the escaped raiders from J'Rom's colony. Wydown's team has had a fairly uneventful go of thing, other than the commander having an upset stomach, and picking up some anomalous readings on a nearby L-class planet that they are heading to check out...... Meanwhile, Will's team, had had quite the opposite trip. Having encountered several well-hidden mines, the port nacelle has incurred significant damage, and they've now attracted other metallic mines nearby. Will has taken the rare attempt to try and successfully beam them away without an explosion in the transporter buffer, and amazingly so far, been able to successfully do so. Meanwhile..... Malcom and his cohorts, have noticed that some of the listening buoys and weapons systems have been interrupted.. BEGIN SIM BEGIN SIM Jas -> @ ::pointing at the screen, which is currently displaying a fair amount of energy readings:: Yeah, I think the probe found something. Rue Wydown -> @Shall we take a closer look? August Jax Robinson -> !@#$%^&*() Did we live? LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() ::taps screen:: Mines are clear. At least the really close ones. Christina_Nickles -> !@#$%^&*() so far we have Heather Jamieson -> @ Ens Smith > I am holding position here. I don't believe we have been detected. Heather Jamieson -> @ Ens Smith > Going in closer is rolling the dice.. I'm not the one in command here.... Jas -> @ ::looks from Ens Smith to Rue:: I believe that's your prerogative, Commander. August Jax Robinson -> !@#$%^&*() You are so Awesome babe! August Jax Robinson -> !@#$%^&*() it must suck for everyone else on the ship not to be Us, right?! Christina_Nickles -> !@#$%^&*() Commander with us setting the one off someone’s sure to have noticed. Shall we try to get out of here? Or hideout someplace. STSF_BluRox -> # Malcom> Get a pair of ships out there and find out what's going on..... fix it if you can. And if someone has wandered in there.....shoot first, ask questions if they live LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() Indeed. Rue Wydown -> @::threads her fingers together:: Send a report back to Republic about our position and what we've found first. LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() Can we repair the engines, or do we have to limp out? STSF_BluRox -> (note....Port nacelle still damaged - only 35% propulsion capable) Rue Wydown -> @Then I'd like to know what our options are to keep us in a stealth mode and still get a chance to get a closer look. Christina_Nickles -> !@#$%^&*() ::looks to Jax for the answer:: August Jax Robinson -> !@#$%^&*() the nacelle is shot, I don't think we can get half power out of it Heather Jamieson -> @ Ens Smith > :: Enters in a flight path :: Okay, launching our our communication probe... :: launches :: It will relay our findings in five minutes, shall we go down? STSF_BluRox -> (shuttle, need to be outside to make that repair, can't quite open the shuttle door while in space) Christina_Nickles -> !@#$%^&*() Looks like we start limping Jas -> @ ::eyes the viewscreen, gazing at the planet intently:: I think so. What's the worst that could happen? Heather Jamieson -> @ Ens Smith > :: Stars at Jas :: Rue Wydown -> @You haven't heard the rumors about this ship, have you? Jas -> @ ::shrugs back at Ens Smith:: What? I'm an optimist. STSF_BluRox -> Ayumu...how is our progress? I know we were going rather far out and around so as not to be noticed..what is our eta on reaching the other side of this system at our current speed? Christina_Nickles -> !@#$%^&*() :: starts the slow maneuvers to try to get going:: August Jax Robinson -> (well we can open the door.. but it would kill the awesome squad!}} Heather Jamieson -> @ Ens Smith > :: Banned on five planets... :: Ayumu Kasuga -> At our current speed ::checks:: Our ETA is approximately 4 hours LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() Well that is a problem. Let’s see if we can call it in without attracting attention. Heather Jamieson -> @ Ens Smith > :: Course laid in.. LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() Will the tracking implants still ping back to the Republic from this far out? STSF_BluRox -> Alrighty...hopefully the others are keeping hidden and doing some good recon. If they find something, we'll be on the other side if they flush them out. Rue Wydown -> @Has the update been sent to Republic yet? Jas -> @ ::looks back to the viewscreen, leaning back in the chair and making himself comfortable as the shuttle flies in:: August Jax Robinson -> !@#$%^&*() ::Shakes head:: no, we are way to far Rue Wydown -> @Let's go find some trouble. Ayumu Kasuga -> ::Nods:: Hopefully they are. I'll be sure to keep my eyes peeled. Heather Jamieson -> @ Ens Smith > :: Nods :: The update has been sent.. LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() Back us out of this minefield, thrusters only. Jas -> @ ::Rue:: I may be an optimist, but let's not hope for trouble other. Christina_Nickles -> !@#$%^&*() Sirs I am to, maintain radio silence correct? ACTION: Five minutes have passed, and Ens Smith's communication drone sails past the location that the Republic had been some time ago, before she embarked to circle around the other side of the system......... Christina_Nickles -> !@#$%^&*() Aye sir Thrusters only Heather Jamieson -> @ Ens Smith > :: The shuttle of Rue, Jas and Smith descends toward the icy planet surface to investigate likely artificially generated energy signatures :: STSF_BluRox -> (Oh...the countless redshirts, we've lost on Icy planets.....) August Jax Robinson -> !@#$%^&*() Awesome, 3 hour knuck drag back to ship ::frowns:: Christina_Nickles -> !@#$%^&*() I just hope that they are still there STSF_BluRox -> (Fondly remembers Admiral Bethany's grandson Ens Ricky of the USS Hood....torn to shreds by ice sabercats.......) Christina_Nickles -> (( ::bows head in reflection)) Jas -> @ ::stands up to get a better view as they come in:: What are the odds of some rebel, raider group having a secret base on an ice cube in space anyways? Ayumu Kasuga -> (RIP Ricky. I remember him) STSF_BluRox -> (Hoth?) Jas -> (Well aware ;) ) STSF_BluRox -> (muhahaha) Jas -> (It took great restraint not to get into that last time... heh) August Jax Robinson -> {{he was a snob, always cut the line}} Rue Wydown -> @It's on the top ten places in which to build a secret base or camp. One of the more obvious places, contrary to what most believe. Just because it's inhospitable they think they'll never be found. LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() ::sighs:: Well I don’t like this. Do we leave a minefield intact without notifying the Republic, or do we break silence and risk the whole operation? Rue Wydown -> @Better to hide in plain sight than somewhere so.....obvious. Heather Jamieson -> @ Ens Smith > We should look for a field generator.. either fusion or geothermal, though the later requires a lot of space.. August Jax Robinson -> !@#$%^&*() go back, no break in the silence Jas -> @ ::muses:: Are we even properly equipped to take them on should we encounter hostile resistance? LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() ::grins:: Or do we blow up the minefield and let everyone know we are here? Christina_Nickles -> !@#$%^&*() If we break silence it could be trouble for not just us but the other shuttle as well Rue Wydown -> @Geotheremal would have the added benefit of being able to tap into the natural resources here. August Jax Robinson -> !@#$%^&*() can't we do both? Christina_Nickles -> !@#$%^&*() ::looks back to Jax:: And damage the ship further or blow ourselves up? Rue Wydown -> @Not particularly. At least not in this shuttle. Heather Jamieson -> @ Ens Smith > We will go in low.. about 50 meters above the surface.. keep a lookout. @ ACTION: As soon as Wydown's ship starts scanning, they pick up a pair of small vessels launching up from the surface, and heading out towards the asteroid field....... From the direction they emerged from the surface, there appeared to be some sort of rocky cavern, tucked in away from the icy elements.....and .....a field generator nearby August Jax Robinson -> !@#$%&*() well ::thinks a moment:: what if we left probes behind and then once we are clear, have them hit the mines' Heather Jamieson -> @ Ens Smith > What do we have there... :: points to the sensor display :: Rue Wydown -> @Well, there's something. Jas -> @ ::watches ships depart:: Well, I suppose that's a little less potential resistance. STSF_BluRox -> (shuttle 2 seems to have the lucky set of dice tonight so far) 32:26 Heather Jamieson -> (I'd say) Christina_Nickles -> !@#$%^&*() Whatever we are going to do we may want to do it or if they send someone out looking the WILL find us LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() Limp back I am guessing. At this slow pace no one should be able to detect us. 32:58 Heather Jamieson -> @ Ens Smith > I don't think those would have any trouble ripping us a new one.. Ayumu Kasuga -> (Good for them!) August Jax Robinson -> !@#$%^&*() Aye, setting course STSF_BluRox -> Ayumu......did we give the other ships a timeline of when we expected to be on the other side? Jas -> @ Perhaps we should be quick about our business then. 33:42 Heather Jamieson -> :: Meanwhile, back on the Republic, Heather is monitoring sensors for any signs from the shuttles, or other craft :: Christina_Nickles -> !@#$%^&*() ::nods and continues backing out of the mine field carefully:: Rue Wydown -> @Try to stay off their radar, as the old saying goes, Mr Smith. STSF_BluRox -> I'm rather used to Kwai handling that, that I did not think to double check with you to see if the two of you had plotted out the courses Heather Jamieson -> @ Ens Smith > Aye, reducing our thruster wake, dropping to 25 meters... Jas -> @ ::holds breath as they descend:: August Jax Robinson -> !@#$%^&*() ::Sighs at Wil:: Ayumu Kasuga -> ::thinks:: The other two ships did plot out their courses, and should arrive at the other side quicker than us. I believe it was 2 hours, if I'm not mistaken. Rue Wydown -> @So that..::points out the window::...I bet is some short of generator, yes? 4 STSF_BluRox -> ACTION: !@#$%^&*():: sensors pick up 2 blips heading towards where they had encountered the mines..... STSF_BluRox -> Yes...but were they given our destination coordinates? Christina_Nickles -> !@#$%^&*() Ummmmm Commanders?? I’m hoping I’m wrong but I think I’m seeing something on the sensors 2 somethings and they are heading towards us STSF_BluRox -> (Secretly running off to Risa while you all are busy LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() Crap. Shut everything down but the minimal thrusters. Rue Wydown -> @How much of an area do you suppose it supports? Ayumu Kasuga -> Yes, they were, sir. I forwarded our coordinates shortly after they left the ship. Jas -> @ I'm no expert, but I would guess a fair amount. August Jax Robinson -> !@#$%^&*() ::Powers down:: Christina_Nickles -> !@#$%^&*() Aye sir :: does as he says shutting everything down:: LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() August, be ready with the comms. We get into trouble we call it in. These might be the folks we are looking for. 51 STSF_BluRox -> Very good Ayumu..... Please check in with Ms Jamison and see if her scans have been as clean as yours have so far Christina_Nickles -> !@#$%^&*() Not thrusters? If we shut them down also they may not find us as easy. Ayumu Kasuga -> ::Nods:: Aye aye. Heather Jamieson -> @ Ens Smith > Yes, that would be a generator for a fixed facility Rue Wydown -> @So the idea that we're chasing runaways is wrong, yes? Heather Jamieson -> @ Ens Smith > :: Veers to starboard and hugs the nearby bottom of a mountain :: Jas -> @ ::lets out breath:: So what do we do now? Ayumu Kasuga -> ::Heather:: How have you been progressing along in your scans there, Heather? Let's compare results and see what we have. LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() I'd like to keep creeping out of range if possible. If they get close enough to detect thrusters we can kill those too. Heather Jamieson -> :: Lets the computer process the data after the fact attempting derive signal from noise :: August Jax Robinson -> !@#$%^&*() ::taps console:: Christina_Nickles -> !@#$%^&*() Yes sir.. Maintaining minimal thrusters still backing away Heather Jamieson -> :: Stands, and brings her padd with her... squats next Ayumu :: Rue Wydown -> @Mark the coordinates in the computer. ::drums her fingers together:: And let's discuss our options, shall we? Make our introductions to the neighbors or reconnect with our shipmates and provide our intell? Rue Wydown -> @Unless there is a third or fourth option? Heather Jamieson -> @ Ens Smith > :: Looks at Jas :: Making a few passes so the computer can get a better image of this place. Jas -> @ ::frowns thoughtfully:: How many of these... renegades are there supposed to be? Ayumu Kasuga -> ::leans over and checks Heather's PADD with her own readings:: August Jax Robinson -> !@#$%^&*() ::looks at Will:: I am not good at waiting Heather Jamieson -> @ Ens Smith > We don't know what offensive nor defensive technology they have. I don't want to ski here. Rue Wydown -> @Can you determine their defenses through this scans? Heather Jamieson -> :: Looks at Ayumu :: (w) Oh, nice hair.. anyhow.. the computer is cleaning up our past scans, but not much as changed. STSF_BluRox -> # Ship 1> +Malcom+ Hey...something hit one of the mines, there is rock and rubble scattered all over. I'm guessing it may have gotten squeezed between two of them big rocks and made a huge mess. We can just redeploy another....Wait...it appears that a few are missing, just have been one heck of a fast moving rock that took it out..... Ayumu Kasuga -> Hmm... I see (w) and thanks. My results are mostly the same, with no significant chances on tactical scanners. Christina_Nickles -> !@#$%^&*() Commander they are getting closer Heather Jamieson -> @ Ens Smith > I can scan to some degree. If I increase the intensity then they could detect us cruising around. STSF_BluRox -> @:: ACTION: Esn Smith notes that there is suddenly heavy transmissions being beamed to and from the hidden base... Christina_Nickles -> !@#$%^&*() Shutting down thrusters LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() How close are they to the mines? Christina_Nickles -> !@#$%^&*() They are right where we hit the first one. STSF_BluRox -> Alright Ayumu and Heather....as we arc around, try to keep long range sensors up, I do not want to lose contact with either of those ships longer than the hour or two we had estimated for. Jas -> @ ::listens thoughtfully to the exchange:: Heather Jamieson -> @ Ens Smith > :: Veers a bit, jolting the rest of the shuttle passengers :: Sorry, I almost broke their transmission beam.. Christina_Nickles -> !@#$%^&*() ::shuts down thrusters before they are noticed:: Heather Jamieson -> @ Ens Smith > There was a two-way transmission just now. Rue Wydown -> ((Is a transmission beam like a flashlight beam?)) Ayumu Kasuga -> Understood.. August Jax Robinson -> !@#$%^&*() (w) now we just wait to be noticed? Christina_Nickles -> !@#$%^&*() I hope it was in time. I hope they didn’t catch out trail LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() *IF* they notice. Remember we are suppose to be tracking these folks, not just blowing them up. Christina_Nickles -> !@#$%^&*() ::slightly maneuvered near a larger asteroid trying to hide:: LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() But if we have to, we can use the minefield to our advantage. Jas -> @ What sort of transmission is that? Heather Jamieson -> @ Ens Smith > Audio only I think. A tighter beam so it does not spread all over. Christina_Nickles -> !@#$%^&*() Are you thinking of firing the phasers into the mine feild where they are? Ayumu Kasuga -> ::Watching their position and scanners:: LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() I was thinking about beaming some mines into their faces. LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() And then some phasers and torpedoes. You know, stuff and things.... Heather Jamieson -> :: Gets up from her squat. Goes back to sensors :: Yes sir.. Heather Jamieson -> :: Sits back down and pulls up long range sensors :: Christina_Nickles -> !@#$%^&*() ::nods:: Aye Shall I risk locking on Mines? Or just wait? August Jax Robinson -> !@#$%^&*() ::Smirks at Will:: LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() We can wait Rue Wydown -> @So where is it coming from and where is it going to? Heather Jamieson -> @ Ens Smith > I think the transmission was encrypted, so it may take some time to decode, if at all. Christina_Nickles -> !@#$%^&*() ::keeps her fingers crossed that they are notnoticed and are able to keep hidden:: Jas -> @ ::hmm's:: They could have spotted a nearby ship. Heather Jamieson -> @ Ens Smith > There was a concealed pallet on the mountain side above the cavern we observed. Rue Wydown -> @Is there anywhere that can provide some cover and we can do a stakeout of sorts? August Jax Robinson -> !@#$%^&*() ::leans forward and looks, to see if she can see them:: Heather Jamieson -> @ Ens Smith > It left a heat signature from the power of the transmitter.Christina_Nickles -> !@#$%^&*() Sir Scanners are showing the mines have been replaced. Heather Jamieson -> @ Ens Smith > :: Places the transmission pallet on the set of scans they had :: Christina_Nickles -> !@#$%^&*() Maybe we can just aim weapons at them? LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() Good. Then we have some stupid enemies with some stupid mines. Jas -> @ ::waits patiently:: LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() No, if they leave we let them leave. And track them as far as we can. Christina_Nickles -> !@#$%^&*() So far they are remaining there. It doesn’t look as if they have spotted us.. at least not yet. Rue Wydown -> @::watching out the window:: I have to ask...how does a green wet behind his ears medic end up with this crazy group? STSF_BluRox -> # Malcom> +Pete+ deploy those and hurry back, you'll be late for grub August Jax Robinson -> !@#$%^&*() ::Thwaps Nickles arm:: Heather Jamieson -> @ Ens Smith > Did you want the other group? Christina_Nickles -> !@#$%^&*() HEY What was that for/ August Jax Robinson -> !@#$%^&*() don't jinx us Jas -> @ ::motions head back and forth:: It was a sort of perilous journey from cadet on field assignment, to crazy genetically altered soldiers, to being mutated into a lizard. It's a bit of a long story. Heather Jamieson -> @ Ens Smith > I like to think I'm a fun guy, when I'm a guy of course. Rue Wydown -> @In other words, it's not as a crazy jump as most people think. Rue Wydown -> @::glancing at Smith:: Whaaaaa? LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() They have to be close by to show up as fast as they did. Jas -> @ ::Rue:: To be fair, Commander, I was recently a lizard myself. Christina_Nickles -> !@#$%^&*() Agreed It looks like they came from that frozen planet Just off to they left. Heather Jamieson -> @ Ens Smith > I'm not human, though most people think we are. I don't really talk about it much. ACTION::!@#$$%^&&*() ?> :: Scanning and setting out a new set of replacement mines:: Pete> Hey....what's this? Hey...that's ship debris. Ben.....scan around some more for a ship....that was no rock.... Rue Wydown -> @So what are you, Smith? Christina_Nickles -> ((blasted dice)) LtCmdrRobinson -> ((damn you dice!)) STSF_BluRox -> (you're lucky night?) STSF_BluRox -> (on the other hand, the other ship is getting perfect rolls)Rue Wydown -> (The woman who looks for trouble can't get any tonight)) @ Action> Smith's scans have picked up the communications relay tower up on one of the higher hills Christina_Nickles -> !@#$%^&*() Umm Commander? They are scanning the area. I hope we are far enough behind this asteroid Heather Jamieson -> @ Ens Smith > Oh.. Insari.. and the transformation does not take place overnight. STSF_BluRox -> !@#$#$%^^&%*() Ben> Hey Pete......take a look over this way....it's like a trail of debris...it is heading off that way....... Heather Jamieson -> @ Ens Smith > I have been what you call male for seventeen cycles now. LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() They are still in the minefield. Power up, blow the mines around him now! Jas -> @ ::eyeing the scanner:: I think we've picked up something. Christina_Nickles -> !@#$%^&*() Aye Sir :: powers up weapons and fires at the newly laid asteroids:: Heather Jamieson -> @ Ens Smith > Oh look, an even higher transmission tower... let's go take a look.., STSF_BluRox -> !@#$$%^&&*() Ben> Pete...there ...on the scanner....I've got something...it looks like some sort of..... Christina_Nickles -> ((crosses fingers ) August Jax Robinson -> !@#$%^&*() ::Brings shilds up quick:: STSF_BluRox -> !@#$%$^&*&() BOOM.....!!! PAUSE SIM PAUSE SIM Heather Jamieson -> @ Ens Smith > You know what's even funnier, at least in human terms.. my first name is Sam.. STSF_BluRox -> (Man.....I'm going to have to dig out my loaded dice if I want Wydown's team to get any action at this rate.......talk about luck! Ayumu Kasuga -> Lucky! STSF_BluRox -> They missed every patrol, sensor scan, interrupting transmission beam Rue Wydown -> Eh, this week we were lucky. Next week we'll be dead Jas -> I feel like of the two shuttles... ours is the one playing elevator music. STSF_BluRox -> (next week, I'm going to have to give Ayumu more of a challenge.... Rue Wydown -> ROFLMAO Jas Heather Jamieson -> Next thing we know a single phaser blast from the shuttle destroys their entire facility Ayumu Kasuga -> OOooh\ STSF_BluRox -> like picking out our next flavor of ice cream Ayumu Kasuga -> Cookies & Creme or mint chocolate chip? Heather Jamieson -> Mint August Jax Robinson -> oh no it's Coffee Floavor :( STSF_BluRox -> Meanwhile...we have to wait until next week....to see if Will's ship hit the mines, damaged the other ship, blew it to smithereens.......or if they got hit with the blast as well.... Rue Wydown -> I now have a mental image of the instrumental version of Girl From Ipanema planning in the background of our shuttle Ayumu Kasuga -> I like coffee flavour August Jax Robinson -> ::Gags:: STSF_BluRox -> Ok, and on that note...... STSF_BluRox -> Have a great week everyone, will see most of you on Thursday. Good work tonight (well, Will's team that is, the rest of you guys are like on a Sunday drive) STSF_BluRox -> Crew Dismissed

USS Republic Mission Briefing 51509.21 - Season 23 The crew had split off into two small shuttle teams to try to quietly reconnoiter the nearby sector, littered with asteroids, several small planetoids and plenty of space junk to make scanning difficult. The Republic was relocating out to a further distance going around the long way to try to trap anyone they found there and could have the smaller ships flush out. Will's ship had not found much of anything until a last minute sensor reading, just a bit to late to warn them of the small mine they hit, damaged the hull and port nacelle, and tossing August and Christiana across the ship. Will, was safely buckled in (safety first!) Heading the other say, Ens Smith and Jas, were having a pleasant journey, and picked up some readings on one of the small class L planets nearby and are heading there to check it out. Meanwhile, they've left Wydown alone to feel better curled up in the back of the ship after eating that bad tuna sandwich. Blu and Ayumu are enjoying ice cream on the bridge of the Rep. BEGIN SIM BEGIN SIM BEGIN SIM Ayumu Kasuga -> (I did have a Magnum bar not too long ago). Rue Wydown -> ((Bad tuna sandwich? That's the best you all could do?)) STSF_BluRox -> (we gave you a barf bag) LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() ::coughs:: Bad flying! Ayumu Kasuga -> ::almost finished eating her very soggy ice cream "sandwich":: I don't think this is a particularly good combination. LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() August, Christina, you two ok? Christina_Nickles -> !@#$%^&*():: tossed across the shuttle Out cold for a few moments::((Or something else if Blu’s dice are not liking me tonight)) STSF_BluRox -> (Oh! Thanks Christina, I hadn’t' even pulled them out tonight, but since you've asked..give me a sec) Jas -> @ ::squints at readings:: Looks like the probe is making its way back around now. Ayumu Kasuga -> ::checks the sensors:: Nothing on radar ::wipes her hands with a serviette as well as any crumbs on her lap:: Looks like Will's team encountered some turbulence. August Jax Robinson -> !@#$%^&*() no, ::climbs back into her seat:: LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() What did we hit? Heather Jamieson -> @ :: Ensign Smith pilots the shuttle to a cold plant with Jas :: Jas -> @ ::casually gestures to high energy readings:: So are those natural or...? August Jax Robinson -> !@#$%^&*() a brick wall? Heather Jamieson -> @ They will do that. Heather Jamieson -> @ :: Looks :: I can't really tell, but we'd have to get closer.Jas -> @ ::shrugs shoulders and leans back in seat to gaze out the viewport:: Onwards we go then. LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() ::checks on Nickles:: She got knocked the heck out. August Jax Robinson -> !@#$%^&*() ::rolls her over, checks to make sure she is OK:: LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() She'll live. Christina_Nickles -> !@#$%^&*() :: starts to come around laying on her back:: What the hell? Rue Wydown -> @::comes to the forward part of the shuttle to check on the progress:: Whotcha. ::slides into a chair:: Anything to report? ::snaps in her buckle:: August Jax Robinson -> !@#$%^&*() Will did it LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() August, is our shuttle in one piece? We are still breathing air, so that's a plus. Jas -> @ ::looks over to Wydown:: Well we launched a few probes, they picked up something near a class - what was it - L, K planet? Anyways, we're heading there now it seems. Jas -> @ ::quirks an eyebrow at Wydon:: Do you think you'll need to visit sickbay? STSF_BluRox -> ::finishes her ice cream:: Ayumu...don't drip any of that on your console Ayumu Kasuga -> I won't.. I try to eat as far away from my console as I can. I don't like it when my console is sticky. LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() ::helps Nickles into a chair:: Let’s do a damage check. STSF_BluRox -> (Sickbay in the shuttle? is that open the airlock and shove her out? Problem solved?> Christina_Nickles -> !@#$%^&*() :: is helped to s chair:: What did we hit? Oh ya that damned mine. Jas -> (You've been peeking in Jas' Secret Book of Medical Shortcuts haven't you?)Heather Jamieson -> @ Ens Smith > We need to get closer to the planet we are approaching. STSF_BluRox -> (lol...evil lizard dr that you were becoming) Rue Wydown -> @::waves a hand dismissively:: I'm a Ralafeaian. I've eaten worse than that. You've never had a tarjilian chicken, have you? ::glances behind her:: Besides, where would we keep a sickbay on this flying tin can? Christina_Nickles -> !@#$%^&*() ::looks down at the console with crossed eyes for a bit:: August Jax Robinson -> !@#$%^&*() ::Checks on their postion and if the shuttle is OK:: Jas -> @ No no, back on the Republic ::jerks thumb in random direction that probably doesn't point to the Republic with a chuckle:: Heather Jamieson -> :: Meanwhile, Heather is stationed at sensors on the bridge :: Ayumu Kasuga -> ::Tapping at console:: Christina_Nickles -> !@#$%^&*() Looks like we have damage. ACTION:: !@#$$%#^^&%() Sensors in the shuttle are showing that the port nacelle is only capable of partial propulsion, the hull damage is very close to the oxygen generators, and that they have just picked up 2 (thank you Cmdr Wydown for the number) more mines just port Rue Wydown -> @We go motoring back to Republic because I've had a minor belly ache and I think the Admiral will poke holes in your hide. STSF_BluRox -> (poke poke poke) Jas -> @ ::raises hands in mock surrender as he looks back to the viewport:: It's your call, Commander. Christina_Nickles -> !@#$%^&*() Umm Commanders? We have 2 more mines on our door step. ::eyes focussing better:: LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() ::shakes head:: I think we just took ourselves out of the hunt. LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() Are transporters still up? Can we beam the mines further away? August Jax Robinson -> !@#$%^&*() do we break radio silents? Christina_Nickles -> !@#$%^&*() How bad are we? Heather Jamieson -> @ Ens Smith > We are approaching the northern magnetic poll of this ice planet. Christina_Nickles -> !@#$%^&*() Im seeing hull damage on my console near the oxygen generators. @ ACTION: Readings from the probe have picked up larger energy readings, most likely some sort of power generators that could be used to power a small base. The location appears to be near some natural cavern entrances Rue Wydown -> Just keep watching the sensors. Let me know what you see? LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() We dont break silence until we see if we can clear the mines and limp out of here, maybe fix the damage Jas -> @ It appears there's something there, very high energy readings it looks like for an ice planet. Jas -> @ Well, that's my expert medical opinion anyways... STSF_BluRox -> Ayumu.....what was that stuff you were eating earlier in the mess hall. It looked like some sort of potato, with sauce on it Christina_Nickles -> !@#$%^&*() With the field as big as it is would we cause more problems if we hit an astoroid with it? Heather Jamieson -> @ Ens Smith > :: smiles :: Jackpot. Rue Wydown -> So, high energy readings. What sort? Electrical, plasma, warp signatures, magnetic? Ayumu Kasuga -> Oh that? That I believe was the mashed potatoes with gravy. Christina_Nickles -> !@#$%^&*() With a mine if we hit one with a transported mine? August Jax Robinson -> !@#$%^&*() ::frowns at Will:: Ayumu Kasuga -> It was very good, but I think they but a little too much butter. STSF_BluRox -> Oh...that's worrisome...if you could not tell.... Ayumu Kasuga -> put* STSF_BluRox -> I think I'll pass on the mess hall tonight then Jas -> @ So what do we do now? Heather Jamieson -> @ Ens Smith > Readings at 43.71 North by 79.37 West STSF_BluRox -> (show of hands...how many think we should make them "magnetic mines" like in Galaxy Quest? Ayumu Kasuga -> ((:RH::)) LtCmdrRobinson -> (I DARE YOU!) Christina_Nickles -> ((WILL!!!)) Ayumu Kasuga -> its Salisbury steak and mashed potatoes tonight. I can't say that I'd blame you, sir. Heather Jamieson -> @ Ens Smith > Along one side of a mountain range... in a long cluster of high altitude... Christina_Nickles -> ((Haven’t you learned over the years NEVER dare Blu)) Ayumu Kasuga -> That or mac & cheese if you're vegetarian Jas -> @ ::mumbles:: That must be them.. August Jax Robinson -> !@#$%^&*() ::frowns at Will, plus The Look:: Heather Jamieson -> @ Ens Smith > Electromagnetic indicative of a fusion reactor, so something comparatively modern. LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() ::scans the mines to see if he can transport them without setting them off:: Rue Wydown -> Any lifesigns or is the electromagnetic waves interfering with the sensors? August Jax Robinson -> !@#$%^&*() if you get us blown up, I am going to kill you Heather Jamieson -> @ Ens Smith > I don't think they would have detected us from our current position. Jas -> @ I'm only seeing the electromagnetic waves at the moment, but they could be masking any life signatures. Heather Jamieson -> @ Ens Smith > :: Checks :: There are properties preventing positive results. There are animal life signs however./ Christina_Nickles -> !@#$%^&*() Looks like the transporters are still operational.... Do you want to try it? LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() We are good. These are old tech, no extra trips on them. I can beam them away one at a time. Christina_Nickles -> !@#$%^&*() Apparently no one is around here. That first explosion would have brought unwanted company if there had been. STSF_BluRox -> (muhahaha......) Rue Wydown -> Any probes or drones on board that we can use to investigate further before we get sucked down the rabit hole? Christina_Nickles -> ((ut oh I hate when she does that)) STSF_BluRox -> (I loved how he dared me...while I was looking up some old Pandarian stuff!) Heather Jamieson -> @ Ens Smith > We have two left. LtCmdrRobinson -> (Well, I tried :P) Ayumu Kasuga -> (loool) Jas -> @ ::positions finger above button:: Shall I? STSF_BluRox -> (brb..if this closes room) Rue Wydown -> Why certainly. LtCmdrRobinson -> -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+9237888888888 LtCmdrRobinson -> ((sorry, ferret) Christina_Nickles -> ((UT OH I KNOW we’re in trouble now)) Jas -> @ ::pushes button:: Heather Jamieson -> @ Ens Smith > We are in launch position..\ Dante -> (drools at incoming boxed meal) Ayumu Kasuga -> (Wow... blast from the past :D )) STSF_BluRox -> (Now now Dante..... Save it for 2 weeks) STSF_BluRox -> two minute warning LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() ::locks onto the first mine and beams it as far away as possible:: STSF_BluRox -> # ::Meanwhile, in one of the caverns on the frozen planetoid, one of the sensor lights goes out:: Christina_Nickles -> !@#$%^&*() ::watches:: Christina_Nickles -> !@#$%^&*() ::cringes as it disappears:: STSF_BluRox -> # Hey....Malcom......somethings wrong with one of those listening probes you stationed out by the mine field. It's just stopped working? STSF_BluRox -> # Malcom> See if you can get it working. If not, we'll send someone out to check it out. Probably got crushed by one of those asteroids, but you can never be too careful....... Christina_Nickles -> !@#$%^&*() ::waits to feel if there is an explosion:: LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() And...everyone lived. ::beams the other mine away:: August Jax Robinson -> !@#$%^&*() ::Sighs at him:: ACTION !@#$$%^&*() In a bizzare twist of fate, and a poorly rolled die, Will's plan works.....this time.... PAUSE SIM PAUSE SIM PAUSE SIM Christina_Nickles -> ::paused:: Jas -> ::paused:: STSF_BluRox -> WOW, nobody got blown up! Ayumu Kasuga -> ::Paused:: Ayumu Kasuga -> wow LtCmdrRobinson -> ::paused, but in an awesome way because he is like that:: Christina_Nickles -> ::looks at Dante:: YET Dante -> How disappointing...I was hoping for barbeque Dante -> Though...I did contact Lulu.....she's going to meet me for a meet and eat in a few weeks at the Aegis August Jax Robinson -> ::Paused:: Rue Wydown -> Dante, you might find tastier eats at another sim. Dante -> I know, that's why I said Aegis....these people...all old and stringy.... Dante -> except maybe that one...::points at Jas:: Christina_Nickles -> Reaent last sim is Oct 8th Dante -> Yes...I know STSF_BluRox -> Alright then... Ayumu Kasuga -> Yes. I'll pop on by as well. STSF_BluRox -> Since nobody is in imminent danger STSF_BluRox -> we'll go ahead and stop here for tonight and pick up next week STSF_BluRox -> though...I think that the shutlle may want to try to fix that nacelle, before it sparks and sets off your O2 STSF_BluRox -> which, would make a really spectacular fireball Dante -> I love fireballs STSF_BluRox -> You hush Christina_Nickles -> Ya Like she said ::hides behind Blu:: STSF_BluRox -> Ok, an on that note.......we'll see what Wydown and her group do, if they go visit the cold planet, and such. And on that note..... Christina_Nickles -> hush Heather Jamieson -> The important thing is Jas, Rue and new guy are fine STSF_BluRox -> Crew Dismissed Rue Wydown -> :D August Jax Robinson -> :( Dante -> Can I eat them? Rue Wydown -> Of course they are :) August Jax Robinson -> yes Rue Wydown -> They are smart Dante -> Wait...Rue is a food term Dante -> : salivates:: Jas -> Well of course Heather, Ens Smith is probably the most fleshed out character here... of course they're going to survive! LtCmdrRobinson -> night all and wife® August Jax Robinson -> nite babe August Jax Robinson -> nite Peeps Dante -> : salivates:: I like Peeps too! Ayumu Kasuga -> night Rue Wydown -> Night nite STSF_BluRox -> If you are wondering Jas http://www.stsf.net/map/trailer/ Jas -> Is that new? Dante -> :: setting traps up around the room:: Heather Jamieson -> Is it John Smith? STSF_BluRox -> No..that was from like 2008 Jas -> Oh... :/ Jas -> I'll grab my popcorn anyways... Dante -> Yes...I was a Star Christina_Nickles -> night all Jas -> "No one has seen them in five years..." Jas -> ...or this trailer. Heather Jamieson -> Night Christina_Nickles -> I need to go chase a tree frog off the window so I can go to sleep MAN that dude is noisy Dante -> oh..they show up at least every 5. Last time they were seen was 2012 in Baltimore, MD Dante -> I know....I have a strict food schedule STSF_BluRox -> You need to go back where you've been....shouldn't you be playing in WOW? Dante -> Of course I have! Dante -> Anyway, too much work typing without any food, see you all later.....:: looks around for stragglers:: STSF_BluRox -> Night Dante, and Jas!

So........ August Jax Robinson -> meow mix meow mix please deliver STSF_BluRox -> Since when we last were here.....We had the one shuttle with Jax/Will/Christina and the other with Jas/Wydown Heather Jamieson -> Cat.... :( STSF_BluRox -> So, we can either have the one shuttle return with some sort of mechanical issue and send Jas back out with Heather, or we can just say Wydown was suddenly ill, and Jas has to see to her and needs Christina to beam over to fly. STSF_BluRox -> (Heather...preferences?) STSF_BluRox -> Bueller? August Jax Robinson -> wait.. It’s just Will & me on the shuttle? LtCmdrRobinson -> ((and nickles)) August Jax Robinson -> .... hey baby ;) August Jax Robinson -> oh Heather Jamieson -> (no preference :) ) August Jax Robinson -> nm STSF_BluRox -> (currently it's you 2 and Christina, and Jas and Wydown) STSF_BluRox -> (last time we played, she just simmed without him on the ship) LtCmdrRobinson -> ((when nickles beams out, we still have a full security detail on the shuttle, so calm down lady :P )) STSF_BluRox -> (Ok, since Heather won't decide, I will get my bag of dice) LtCmdrRobinson -> ((great, now we are ALL dead)) Jas -> Not the dice! D: STSF_BluRox -> (I gave you all a chance........) Christina_Nickles -> ((( OOHH NOOO))) USS Republic Mission Briefing 51509.14 - Season 23 The Away Teams have split up and have went off hunting for the small raider attack ships that slipped away from us while at J'Rom's mutant colony. The Republic will circle around the far side, keeping as hidden as possible, and waiting to see if the shuttle teams flush our prey. BEGIN SIM BEGIN SIM BEGIN SIM Jas -> ::blinks a few times, apparently having spaced out for a bit, then glances around the shuttle casually:: Ayumu Kasuga -> ::Monitors the AT's biosigns and activities:: Heather Jamieson -> :: Maintains her station on the bridge :: LtCmdrRobinson -> ::in the shuttle, letting other people do all the work while he sits there:: ACTION> As the shuttle containing Wydown and Jas (shuttle 2) parts ways from shuttle 1 (Robinson, Robinson, Nickles and some security).....Wydown suddenly begins to feel rather ill, and perhaps should not have eaten that half a tuna sandwich she found in the lounge:: LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() ::puts on some music:: STSF_BluRox -> (Jas, you are @ on your shuttle) STSF_BluRox -> (Heather, you are now Ens Smith, pilot on Shuttle 2) Jas -> @ ::noticing Wydown's pale complexion:: Are you feeling alright, ma'am? @ ACTION> Wydown begins looking for a bucket or bag, not sure where this space sickness has come from:: Heather Jamieson -> (Ohh a transformation.. :) ) Heather Jamieson -> @ [Ens Smith] :: Is called to take Wydown's place on the second shuttle :: Jas -> @ ::eyes widen, quickly grabs the nearest Federation Approved Space Bag and hands it to Wydown:: Christina_Nickles -> !@#$%^&*() Commander so far no signs of them:: Jas -> ((ooo, fancy brackets)) August Jax Robinson -> !@#$%^&*() ::kicks Will's leg "by mistake" of course:: STSF_BluRox -> (That Jas, is the official Republic away team symbol, kept alive by Mr Robinson and crew....from back when we had a huge fleet wide event involving several ships and away teams. He made it up, and it's stuck LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() Knock it off, I'm awake. Heather Jamieson -> @ [Ens Smith] :: Waits to be transported to the second shuttle :: STSF_BluRox -> (so he gets first choice of it for his away team) :) LtCmdrRobinson -> ((all the other symbols where taken :P )) Heather Jamieson -> Captain, we are in range to beam Ensign Smith onto the shuttle and beam Wydown off... STSF_BluRox -> (you are already on Smith) STSF_BluRox -> (someone had to be flying for the dr and xo) Heather Jamieson -> (oh, well then) Heather Jamieson -> @ [Ens Smith] :: Pilots the shuttle :: Jas is it? STSF_BluRox -> :: Watches the view screen as the other ships begin to move off:: LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() Just keep our signature down until they detect us, then be quick with the shields once we find them. Christina_Nickles -> !@#$%^&*() AYe Sir August Jax Robinson -> !@#$%^&*() I know what I am doing Christina_Nickles -> !@#$%^&*() ::continues her piloting: Heather Jamieson -> @ [Ens Smith] Just think, I was going to clean my quarters today and talk to my cat. LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() You always do.Ayumu Kasuga -> ::watches the teams depart:: ACTION> Wydown curls up in the corner with the bag, just trying to stay out of the way, but not wanting to recall the ship and leave the other shuttle alone with nobody at its back:: @ Jas -> ::raises an eyebrow at Ens Smith:: You have a cat on board? STSF_BluRox -> (WATCH IT......) STSF_BluRox -> ((FLATTENS EARS)) Jas -> ((::is watching it::)) STSF_BluRox -> (LOL) Christina_Nickles -> (( hint Do not give the Admiral Catnip for Christmas)) August Jax Robinson -> [[or a roomba]] Ayumu Kasuga -> (or play "smelly cat") STSF_BluRox -> Ayumu.....as they are going to try to sneak in and try to find if there is any type of base or place they are holing up, we don't want to give them away. Let's move off a bit, then circle around. We'll come in from the other side of this system Ayumu Kasuga -> Aye sir. I'll plot in a suitable course. Heather Jamieson -> @ [Ens Smith] :: nods :: Yes. STSF_BluRox -> :: stands up and walks over to the ready room door, and steps into her ready room for just a moment Heather Jamieson -> @ [Ens Smith] :: continues :: Wish I had more time to prepare, but such is life. Jas -> ::thinks on it for a moment before nodding as well:: I'd only noticed giant lizards before.. ::moves over behind Smith to look out the viewscreen:: ...well you've certainly got a stellar view, regardless. STSF_BluRox -> ::returns with a bowl of maple walnut, toasted almond fudge and mint chocolate chip ice cream and sits back in the center seat:: Christina_Nickles -> !@#$%^&*() ::watches the scanners closely for any movement at al:: Ayumu Kasuga -> ::slows speed down after the shuttles are away, and backs off in distance:: LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() ::playing with sensors:: This planet coming up has an interesting atmosphere, rough on the sensors. Make sure we pass close so I can get a better look. STSF_BluRox -> We don't know if they have any sensor probes or relays, so take the long way around. We'll come in and take station and watch for our ships to signal Christina_Nickles -> (( just finished a bowl of double duch choclate myself)) August Jax Robinson -> !@#$%^&*() that is a Funyun on your console Christina_Nickles -> (*dutch)) Christina_Nickles -> !@#$%^&*() AAye sir STSF_BluRox -> (ayumu lost her bowl with the smelly cat comment) Ayumu Kasuga -> ((No ice cream today, but I did go to a dessert buffet over the weekend) Ayumu Kasuga -> (lol) Christina_Nickles -> !@#$%^&*() ::pilots the shuttle in close to the planet as instructed:: Ayumu Kasuga -> ::Begins to circle around after she brings the Rep to a safe distance out of range of most scanners:: Jas -> @ ::takes a seat next to Ens Smith, leaning back in it a bit and gazing out at the stars:: LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() ::sensors and stuff:: Dont see any trails where they might have punched through STSF_BluRox -> !@#$$%^&*() ACTION: The atmosphere is a bit turbulent, and looks to be a bit of a challenge if a shuttle were to attempt to go down for a closer look:: August Jax Robinson -> ::Looks at the readings from the moon/planet/space junk:: @ ACTION> :: A small red light begins to flash next to Jas:: Heather Jamieson -> @ [Ens Smith] Shuttle much? LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() August, pop a probe down towards the planet, low atmosphere flight if we can. A bit too choppy for the shuttle. Jas -> @ ::looks over to Smith and juts a finger at the flashing light:: What does that mean? STSF_BluRox -> @ ACTION: Sensors show that there are 3 small planetoids in this system that are capable of easily supporting life, and 2 with a more hostile environment Heather Jamieson -> @ [Ens Smith] Sensors have picked up 3 class M and 2 class L planets. STSF_BluRox -> ACTION> There are also sevearl large asteroids that are close to being a small moon, that could harbor some sort of hiding place. If this is the right area as well August Jax Robinson -> !@#$%^&*()_aye, probes ready Heather Jamieson -> @ [Ens Smith] Given the mission parameters there are several places to choose from... STSF_BluRox -> :: takes a bite of Ice Cream and looks over at Ayumu:: Holly...be a dear and bring her a bowl too Heather Jamieson -> @ [Ens Smith] Class L's are cold... very cold... Christina_Nickles -> !@#$%^&*() Continue the same course Commanders? Ayumu Kasuga -> Lots of places to hide amongst these large asteroids. Heather Jamieson -> @ [Ens Smith] If I was a raider ship where would I go?... Christina_Nickles -> !@#$%^&*() There are a lot of hiding places around here. ACTION> Holly shows up and sets a plate down next to Ayumu, almost annoyed at being called to be a waitress, and leaves Ayumu her version of an ice cream sandwich.... one scoop of vanilla between 2 pieces of toast Ayumu Kasuga -> Several of them can easily hide us from view or enemy scanners.... ooh, ice cream and toast. Jas -> @ ::listens thoughtfully, nodding his head along:: Probably somewhere you could make a quick escape... or attack wandering vessels. LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() Send it down, we'll have it circle the planet while we continue the search. Jas -> @ ::shrugs:: Then again, the only thing I've ever raided was a fridge. Heather Jamieson -> @ [Ens Smith] I'm getting us to a point to launch those probes... three minutes.. STSF_BluRox -> Alright Ayumu...tuck us in somewhere, and keep a watch both visual and sensors if anything comes running from that sytem....be it their or ours Ayumu Kasuga -> Aye sir. I think I found some that's a perfect fit. Heather Jamieson -> @ [Ens Smith] Jas, can you launch the probes when I say? Jas -> @ Yes, yes, of course... ::points:: ...this button, correct? Ayumu Kasuga -> ::pilots into the hiding place amongst some large asteroids and begins scanning, slaving tactical to her screen:: Heather Jamieson -> @ [Ens Smith] :: Moves his hand up one level :: That on.. August Jax Robinson -> !@#$%^&*() we there yet? Heather Jamieson -> @ [Ens Smith] That one detaches the nacelles... Heather Jamieson -> @ [Ens Smith] One minute... Jas -> @ ::chortles and moves his hand up accordingly:: Of course. Oh, the perks of learning on assignment.. Heather Jamieson -> @ [Ens Smith] Okay. Launch in three, two.... LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() August, the searching part of these missions takes time, and these folks are good at hiding their tracks Ayumu Kasuga -> ::Watches sensors and checks out the area, looks good so far...:: Jas -> @ ::pushes button:: August Jax Robinson -> !@#$%^&*() I don't like the waiting parts Christina_Nickles -> !@#$%^&*() I don’t think any of us do sir Heather Jamieson -> @ [Ens Smith] :: A set of three probes launch from the shuttle to parts known, but not known. :: Jas -> ((Poetic ::snaps fingers::)) Ayumu Kasuga -> ::eats her ice cream "sandwich":: Jas -> @ ::looks over to Ens Smith with a small, yet proud grin:: Not too shabby, huh? LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() Dont worry, the shooting parts, the explosions and the near death parts are all still to come. Christina_Nickles -> !@#$%^&*() Nothing so far on the probes sir. STSF_BluRox -> That works Ayumu...just pay attention to your boards. Keep any lock you had on the AT's, bif if we lose contact, remain radio silent so as not to give their position away if this is indeed where they are hiding Ayumu Kasuga -> ::nods:: Understood. I've still got a good lock on the team. LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() Just keep us on the search pattern. If they break the atmosphere of that planet back there, the probes will let us know. Christina_Nickles -> !@#$%^&*() Aye sir Heather Jamieson -> @ [Ens Smith] Ah, now watch the three feeds from the probes if you would while I cruise for a forth destination. Christina_Nickles -> !@#$%^&*() ::continues flying in a searching pattern:: Heather Jamieson -> @ [Ens Smith] You're the doctor right? Jas -> @ That is correct, although I'm more on my way to being one I'd say. Learning through experience, I think one would call it. ::nods to himself in confirmation:: Heather Jamieson -> @ [Ens Smith] I've not seen doctors for the most part.. have not needed to.. yet. LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() Nickles, Asteroid belt in the next gridbox, if you can, take us straight through. LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() August, watch the debris, we might need the shields. Christina_Nickles -> !@#$%^&*() Aye sir I would be honored to do so Christina_Nickles -> !@#$%^&*() ::thinks this will be fun flying:: Jas -> @ I'm sure the trend will continue, I'll probably be more of a casual observer to be honest. We'll be just fine. Ayumu Kasuga -> ::settles the ship in the asteroids and watches the AT/sensors:: August Jax Robinson -> !!@#$%^&*() ::Decides to chat with Will here so he can't loose his mind and explode:: Kate is failing math, and low scores in penmenship Heather Jamieson -> @ [Ens Smith] We are heading too a class M with a strong magnetic field around the poles.. Jas -> @ You've flown around one before? Christina_Nickles -> !@#$%^&*() ::watches her navigational array Plooting her course through the astoroids:: LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() ::growls:: Looks like she wont be following in your footsteps with engineering. Wait...penmenship? That still teach that? Heather Jamieson -> @ [Ens Smith] Oh no.. first time.. August Jax Robinson -> yes Heather Jamieson -> @ [Ens Smith] First time for you? :: nudges Jas and winks :: Heather Jamieson -> @ [Ens Smith] :: The planet is directly in their path, but a bit away :: Jas -> @ ::gulps a little and turns gaze back to the viewscreen:: Uh, yeah... first time.. August Jax Robinson -> !@#$%&*() you can tutor her Christina_Nickles -> !@#$%^&*() Approaching the astoroids Commander. Heather Jamieson -> @ [Ens Smith] :: Points :: I see activity on one of the class L probes.. STSF_BluRox -> !@#$$%^&*&() ACTION (I need a roll from Nickles) August Jax Robinson -> !@#$%^&*() ::Nudges him:: LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() Tutor her in math and penmenship? Two things I know nothing about. Outstanding Christina_Nickles -> ((7)) Jas -> @ ::leans closer:: My, that certainly looks interesting... LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() I'll ask Holly. STSF_BluRox -> @$%#%^&%*() A they head into the asteroid belt, the computer picks up something on as they head in..... STSF_BluRox -> !@!#$%$^&*&() :: Just barely inches from the nacelle:: STSF_BluRox -> Nickles....roll again Christina_Nickles -> !@#$%^&*() ::looking at the screen and down to the sensors:: Umm Commanders? Have look at this. ::points to the sensor screen:: Christina_Nickles -> ($(4)) LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() All stop, Nickles STSF_BluRox -> !@#$$%^&*&() ACTION> Too late, they find the little mine that the raiders had boobytrapped the area with Christina_Nickles -> !@#$%^&*() ::trying to be careful as its a tight fit:: Jas -> @ ::peers at the sensor readings:: It's certainly picking up something, but I can't tell whether it's natural phenomena or not. Christina_Nickles -> !@#$%^&*() ::pulls all stop hoping its not to late:: !@#$$%^&*&() ACTION> THE MINE EXPLODES DAMAGING THE PORT NACELLE AND SLIGHTLY DAMAGING THE HULL Heather Jamieson -> @ [Ens Smith] Right, the probe is still to far out.. and it's not like it can park in orbit. It has to make a pass then go back around. LtCmdrRobinson -> !@#$%^&*() ::holds on:: Christina_Nickles -> !@#$$%^&*&() ::rocks with the explosion:: Jas -> @ ::leans back again:: Ah, yes, of course. !@#$$%^&*&() ACTION> Internal sensors go off and the ship, which had stopped forward momentum, is now drifting to Starboard STSF_BluRox -> (will need you 3 all to give me a number 1-12) Christina_Nickles -> !@#$$%^&*&() Commander Sensors are off line Christina_Nickles -> ((1000 LtCmdrRobinson -> (6) Christina_Nickles -> ((10)) August Jax Robinson -> 11 Jas -> @ You know... this is more relaxing than I thought it would be. LtCmdrRobinson -> (unless 6 is a bad number, then 2 or something :P) @ ACTION> Jas and Smith pick up more activity below Heather Jamieson -> @ [Ens Smith] If the probe tried to reach orbit, then it's likely to be detected. Heather Jamieson -> @ [Ens Smith] Oh, more beeps.. Heather Jamieson -> @ [Ens Smith] Can we determine if natural? STSF_BluRox -> (I rolled an 8/9/12) Will is able to brace himself just in time, but Nickles and Jax are both thrown across the shuttle, slamming into the bulkhead walls STSF_BluRox -> PAUSE SIM STSF_BluRox -> PAUSE SIM STSF_BluRox -> PAUSE SIM Jas -> ::paused:: LtCmdrRobinson -> ::psd:: Christina_Nickles -> !@#$$%^&*&() ;;paused:: Ayumu Kasuga -> ::paused:: Heather Jamieson -> What a pleasant flight, would you not agree Jas? Heather Jamieson -> :: paused :: STSF_BluRox -> (Luckily...you were both only 1 off, so avoided any maiming) Christina_Nickles -> SHUT UP Heather LOL Ayumu Kasuga -> (Will might agree with you as well Heather) Jas -> Oh, quite splendid I'd say. We should do this again sometime. Heather Jamieson -> :: Probe picks up prime skiiing locations... :: Jas -> ::and a spa:: STSF_BluRox -> (Today's mines have been brought to you by the number 12, Heather and lovely mines that were picked out for just an indecisive night!) LtCmdrRobinson -> I told you not to go into that asteroid belt, but you DONT LISTEN ;) Heather Jamieson -> 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12....12! Christina_Nickles -> LOL WHAT!!! STSF_BluRox -> lol..... LtCmdrRobinson -> you hit your head on the shuttle, you might have lost memory Christina_Nickles -> OK Jax Are you on my side >?? He said go THROUGH the belt STSF_BluRox -> It's a good thing you have a doctor......oh...wait...you sent him on the 'other shutle' Christina_Nickles -> ya STSF_BluRox -> (rofl Will!) LtCmdrRobinson -> August> Will is always right and awesome August Jax Robinson -> does it really matter? Heather Jamieson -> Did not decide Smith's gender.. no matter... or mystery Christina_Nickles -> Thanks :: crosses her arms:: STSF_BluRox -> (were meant for Heather....but they went to the L planet....lol) LtCmdrRobinson -> its ok I can fly while you recover. I have excellent landing skills if there is a body of water nearby to land in Ayumu Kasuga -> lol. STSF_BluRox -> lol Will August Jax Robinson -> I am so lost... did i faint? LtCmdrRobinson -> yes Christina_Nickles -> LOL OHhhh I remember that LtCmdrRobinson -> go back to sleep, shhhhh STSF_BluRox -> Ok my sillies......we'll pick this up next week then...and see what happens to the shuttle STSF_BluRox -> maybe the other ship will pick up your explosion? LtCmdrRobinson -> my wife® will fix it. STSF_BluRox -> Or we will? Christina_Nickles -> We were both thrown a cross the shuttle STSF_BluRox -> Or ...the raiders? STSF_BluRox -> good thing she's an engineer! Heather Jamieson -> Raiders of the Last Oww! Christina_Nickles -> IF She comes around soon enough LtCmdrRobinson -> Boss, in light of recent events, i am requesting even smaller shuttles that fit inside the normal shuttle, in case such a thing happens again Jas -> The Temple of Oof? STSF_BluRox -> Good night, get out of here LtCmdrRobinson -> Night wife® STSF_BluRox -> Crew Dismissed LtCmdrRobinson -> Love ya boss. August Jax Robinson -> nite nite ;) STSF_BluRox -> Love ya'll too STSF_BluRox -> Night Ayumu Kasuga -> Goodnight! Jas -> G'night ye people. Jas -> ::whistles:: They just flash outta here. Heather Jamieson -> Night, good simming Jas. Jas -> Likewise, Heather. Always a pleasure. Heather Jamieson -> See you's Thursday

USS Republic Mission Briefing 51509.14 The Away Teams have split up and have went off hunting for the small raider attack ships that slipped away from us while at J'Rom's mutant colony. The Republic will circle around the far side, keeping as hidden as possible, and waiting to see if the shuttle teams flush our prey.

USS Republic Mission Briefing 51508.31 The Republic has decided split up into small shuttlecraft teams and attempt to sneak up on the raiders, once they track them back to where they are hiding. BEGIN SIM BEGIN SIM Christina_Nickles -> :: working with Will and going to the shuttle bay:: STSF_BluRox -> Ayumu, let me know when they're ready to launch... I'll be in my ready room for a moment... LtCmdrRobinson -> ::heading for the shuttle bay to get the A-team rolling:: Ayumu Kasuga -> ::pilots the ship, laying back and watching sensors:: All right, sir. STSF_BluRox -> (::sets the cardboard Jas, into Wydown's ship) August Jax Robinson -> ::walks behind will and Pokes him to annoy him:: Rue Wydown -> ::would be skipping down the corridor, but that would have been inappropriate and she's been warned about being inappropriate:: Heather Jamieson -> :: At her bridge station :: LtCmdrRobinson -> ::thwaps her hand:: Save the annoyances for when we land, then you can annoy our enemies into surrender Christina_Nickles -> Will Are we going to split up? Or work together LtCmdrRobinson -> ::enters the shuttle bay as she says that:: I was going to keep the officers on one, and the backup security details on the other, but its up to the Commander. Christina_Nickles -> Aye Sir STSF_BluRox -> :: enters the ready room and takes a seat for a moment, pulling up a channel to the USS Langford to see if they had any updates on Capt Kwai and how she had been settled in:: August Jax Robinson -> ::Takes a seat, looks over shuttle prep:: STSF_BluRox -> Holly> :: shows up in the Admiral's seat:: So, what are you girls up to? Just sitting around hoping someone serves tea and toast? STSF_BluRox -> (on the bridge) Ayumu Kasuga -> I'm waiting for Will's Shuttle to launch as well as scanning the ship we're following. Christina_Nickles -> :: gets to the shuttle and begins preflight checks:: STSF_BluRox -> ::frowns at the message received from the Langford, that for the ship's crew safety, they were keeping you under heavy sedation until you arrived back at SF Medical:: Quickly keys in a response, reminding them that this is the Capt of her flagship, and she expected her to be treated with the dignity she deserved:: Ayumu Kasuga -> ::come to think of it, some tea and toast would be nice though the admiral wouldn't appreciate crumbs on her console:: Heather Jamieson -> I am concentrating on sensors.. Rue Wydown -> ::settling into her own shuttle with Ens Buzz and the cardboard cut-out of Jas:: Rue Wydown -> +Robinson+ Are you all set on your end? Our shuttle is ready to rock. Ayumu Kasuga -> Looks like they're almost ready to go. LtCmdrRobinson -> ::sees Rue get into the other shuttle:: Guess we are splitting up, Commander must be worried about flying with us. ::grins:: STSF_BluRox -> :: flips off switch, now in a bad mood now:: Rue Wydown -> ((You should be more worried about the buttons Wydown might press)) LtCmdrRobinson -> +Rue+ Yeah, we are good to go. I'll try to keep Jax from crashing into your shuttle. Holly> :: gets up and walks over to Heather:: And this concentration...what is it showing her? August Jax Robinson -> I am flying? Christina_Nickles -> We are ready here sir all systems go. August Jax Robinson -> ::Moves to the helm console:: Rue Wydown -> +Robinson+ Is that normally a problem? STSF_BluRox -> (lol, the Robinson's have a chaperone!) August Jax Robinson -> ::lifts right brow:: (w) say no Heather Jamieson -> :: raises a brow :: What is it showing? Or ship in relation to theirs, trying to keep our sensors and distance one step ahead of these raiders. LtCmdrRobinson -> +Rue+ Depends on your definition of normal. We should be fine. Holly> :: walks over Heather: You said you were 'concentrating'. Does this help any more than when you regularly monitor the sensors? LtCmdrRobinson -> ::taps August:: lets roll. Holly> :: looks over to Ayumu as well:: What do you think? Heather Jamieson -> I'd not want to miss anything :: Ayumu Kasuga -> I think it helps a lot. LtCmdrRobinson -> Nickles, make sure we keep our signature low, lets keep the power down. Christina_Nickles -> Aye Sir low power Rue Wydown -> +Robinson+ Ooooh-kay. :: pauses:: Holly> So, do you 'concentrate' all the time, or is it just at certain times? Christina_Nickles -> :: makes the needed adjustments:: August Jax Robinson -> ::gets the shuttle out of the bay:: STSF_BluRox -> :: exits the Ready Room onto the bridge::Holly...leave them alone and let them do their jobs... Ayumu Kasuga -> Will's Shuttle has left the shuttle bay Holly> Oh, I'm not harassing them, I was just asking a question Heather Jamieson -> Questions, just like concentration, comes in many forms Commander. Ayumu Kasuga -> Only on the bridge, and when playing canasta Rue Wydown -> +Bridge+ Wydown to Bridge - we're waiting for the first shuttle's departure, then we'll be looking for clearance to make our escape...err...departure. STSF_BluRox -> :: looks over to Ayumu:: I hadnt' realized they had called for clearance to depart just yet Ayumu Kasuga -> They didn't. STSF_BluRox -> There, Wydown's calling in for it now.....go ahead and get them on their way. Christina_Nickles -> +Bridge+ Shuttle 1 ready to depart sir. Ayumu Kasuga -> +shuttle 1 Ayumu Kasuga -> Granted? Christina_Nickles -> ::nods to Will and Jax:: STSF_BluRox -> :: walks over to Heather:: Don't mind Holly too much, I think she's still unhappy about recent occurrences... Holly> Unhappy? Oh...that's putting it mildly.... August Jax Robinson -> ::moves out and clear the ship:: Heather Jamieson -> :: nods at Blu :: Holly> :: turns to Ayumu:: Acknowledge Wydown, and then relay to the other that since they had already left, it's a bit of shutting the barn door after the horse is already out Ayumu Kasuga -> +Wydown+ Clearance created. Goodluck Holly, why don't you go down and check on the engineers working on your holodeck, to make sure that they are getting everything fixed to your specs and standards.... Ayumu Kasuga -> +Will's Shuttle+ Wydown's shuttle has launched. Rue Wydown -> +Kasuga+ Thanks! Wydown out. Holly> ::glares a bit at everyone, then phases out:: Rue Wydown -> Okay Buzz, to infinity and beyond! Christina_Nickles -> Shuttle 1)+Bridge+ Thank you sir STSF_BluRox -> She's going to be difficult for a while..... STSF_BluRox -> ::turns to Ayumu::...make sure that when the teams are back from the mission, that you meet with them, and arrange for a refresher course in obtaining clearance prior to departure from a vessel or station. LtCmdrRobinson -> +Bridge+ Copy that, we have them on sensors. Ayumu Kasuga -> ::nods:: Aye aye sir.. Ayumu Kasuga -> +Wil's Shuttle+ Roger that. Oh, and we'll be offering refresher courses on how to obtain departure clearance before leaving the shuttle bay -- there will be cake. STSF_BluRox -> So Heather and Ayumu..... how about you both give me a run down on what you both have found so far wiht regards to both the raider ships, as wll as where these readings you picked up on sensors were. Also, detain what you are able to discern from the sensors as to numbers and possible course headings..... Rue Wydown -> ((I want cake!)) LtCmdrRobinson -> +Bridge+ I'll be sure to have my pilots attend. Rue Wydown -> +Robinson+ Just make sure my insta-pilot is doing this job....are we going left and you're going right? Or are we going south and your going north? Christina_Nickles -> ((None for me ouch)) LtCmdrRobinson -> (my bad) STSF_BluRox -> (Will's trying to duck class!) Ayumu Kasuga -> The raider ship seems to be travelling in a precise course with little to no observable deviation. Rue Wydown -> +Robinson+ Just make sure my insta-pilot is doing this job....are we going left and you're going right? Or are we going south and you’re going north? August Jax Robinson -> ::Smiles at Will:: LtCmdrRobinson -> +Rue+ Just hug our six, maybe confuse any sensors and look like one shuttle instead of two. If they aren’t paying attention. Christina_Nickles -> ::glad she wasnt the pilot this time:: Rue Wydown -> +Robinson+ But seven will feel left out if we hug your six. Or did seven all ready eight nine and is too full? STSF_BluRox -> :: turns to Heather:: And...You’re thoughts on my query? Christina_Nickles -> :: watching her monitors keeping power levels on the low side but suffcient for the proper running of the shuttle:: LtCmdrRobinson -> Well she is going to fit in just fine. Christina_Nickles -> are you sure Commander? August Jax Robinson -> yeah, are you? STSF_BluRox -> :: notes Heather trying not to be noticed and decides to leave her alone for a moment and gotes back to Ayumu:: LtCmdrRobinson -> +Rue+ Commander I am starting to like you, I think we'll keep you alive on this mission. STSF_BluRox -> (Blazes.....don't encourage that nutjob hippie) August Jax Robinson -> ::taps console:: not seeing anything to worry about on sensors Christina_Nickles -> ::looks to JAx then back to Will:: Ut oh Ayumu Kasuga -> ::monitors both shuttles:: Rue Wydown -> +Robinson+ Good, because I'd hate to have to come back and haunt you from the afterlife. Rue Wydown -> Buzz, stay close to the other shuttle. Try to fly casual, but don't tailgate in case they stop suddenly. I haven't had a chance yet to check this crew's fly insurance yet. Christina_Nickles -> :: turn back to her console and continues to monitor it:: Annisha -> (not sure what I missed) STSF_BluRox -> :: turns back to Heather:: So you've had a moment to think about it.... so give me a run down on what you have found so far with regards to both the raider ships, as wll as where these readings you picked up on sensors were. Also, detain what you are able to discern from the sensors as to numbers and possible course headings August Jax Robinson -> ::Glance at Will, smirks:: Heather> First, I believe their route is a controlled patrol. So far two ships. Christina_Nickles -> :: leans towards Jax:: In regards to what Cmdr Wydown just said ... I think she would do just that. Heather> they've been on this path many times, diverting to only prey on passing interests. LtCmdrRobinson -> ::hits open comm to other shuttle and bridge:: +Rue, Bridge+ Can we get a projected course on these two ships, so we can cut them off? LtCmdrRobinson -> +Or get into a position where we could bait them towards our shuttles, then let the Republic swoop in+ STSF_BluRox -> :: Hears WIll:: Feed them the information, but in a quick burst, I don't want anyone else that direction to pick up the communicaitons Ayumu Kasuga -> AYe aye. ::begins to feed through the information in bursts:: Heather> the raider ship configuration is designed to blend in with other ships in this sector, though they do obscure many of their systems. STSF_BluRox -> (Tawny!! tisk tisk) Christina_Nickles -> Commander incoming information from the Republic PAUSE SIM PAUSE SIM PAUSE SIM Ok....so next week, as we said, we're both traveling. if you guys want to work in pairs (Ayumu/heather on the ship relaying information) (shuttle with the Robinsons/Christina) feel free, but no catching, attacking raiders yet, you can narrow things down. Just remember Wydown's ship will be unavailable

SUSS Republic Mission Briefing 5150824 - Season 23 The crew has identified what may be the raider ships that had attacked the ship earlier while attempting their rescue mission to get Kwai and the others back. The ship is attempting to approach without drawing attention to ourselves. BEGIN SIM BEGIN SIM BEGIN SIM Heather Jamieson -> :: Watching the sensors carefully :: Rue Wydown -> ::has now learned the difference between the various buttons she shouldn't press (but probably will) and is now observing the crew trying to fly casual:: STSF_BluRox -> ::taking lift up to the bridge:: Ayumu Kasuga -> ::follows the ship and keeps a safe distance, maintaining that fine line:: Holly> Sheeesssss..heeeerrreeeee.... : turns to look as the lift doors open:: LtCmdrRobinson -> ::on the bridge, plotting various strategies to blow up all the ships in the shortest amount of time:: STSF_BluRox -> :: steps out onto the bridge:: Status report? August Jax Robinson -> ::Looks over at Blu:: STSF_BluRox -> Anyone? Jas -> ::in sickbay doing sickbay type things:: Rue Wydown -> Well, let's see. There are reports of an overabundance of lightly darkened bread throughout the ship. Ayumu Kasuga -> We're still on a pursuit course. It doesn't appear as if they've spotted us, or they simply don't care we're following them. Heather Jamieson -> We are tracking the likely raider ships, keep a safe distance assuming their level of sensors. August Jax Robinson -> ::Eyes dart to Will, who isn't even listening!:: Christina_Nickles -> :: in main security cleaning up the toast:: LtCmdrRobinson -> ::listening but not his job to give a bridge report :P :: STSF_BluRox -> ::turns to look at Wydown and rolls her eyes:: Turns to Kasuga and Jamieson, as they seem to be actually telling her something she needed to know STSF_BluRox -> Have you identified any sort of base of operations that they are using? A planet, some sort of station? LtCmdrRobinson -> They are keeping their flight path close to a number of planets and then flying on by, hard to pinpoint what their target is. Rue Wydown -> ::shrugs slightly, guessing that drowning in breakfast food must be normal around here:: Heather Jamieson -> Not yet. My guess they are between destinations, or a more final destination. Ayumu Kasuga -> That'd be my guess as well. Jas -> ::puts away various medical supplies:: STSF_BluRox -> I don't want to lose them, make sure to maintain a lock on them STSF_BluRox -> ::turns to Will:: I want you to head up a pair of ships to he ready to support us in surrounding them Heather Jamieson -> Tickle the belly, but don't punch the face... Rue Wydown -> How much further can a ship of that size travel before stopping for supplies? Is there a way to extrapolate where they're going by estimating how much further they can travel? STSF_BluRox -> I'd like to see at least a viable team put together in case you need to go boots on the ground to go after them STSF_BluRox -> ::nods over to Rue:: She's right, they've got to have way stops around here. Will, I'll leave it up to you to get your teams together STSF_BluRox -> I would suggest Will, that you make a good grouping with you LtCmdrRobinson -> ::nods:: I'll have two shuttles standing by, ready to roll. Christina_Nickles -> :: placing the toast fragments in the reclaimator ;: What a mess. STSF_BluRox -> And take along that new doctor, he's worked with some of them before and may be able to gain their trust Rue Wydown -> ::starts to make a mental count of how many times she can get Blu admit that she might be right - knowing it might be few and far between considering her reputation:: Heather Jamieson -> :: Sending more data to Kasuga :: STSF_BluRox -> I suppose Will, that you will be taking the armed ships? Ayumu Kasuga -> ::makes necessary corrections in collaboration with Heather's data:: LtCmdrRobinson -> We have unarmed ships? August Jax Robinson -> ::Sighs:: STSF_BluRox -> Will, just because you stock any shuttle you take with grenades, that does not count as armed.... Rue Wydown -> Yes, they're called decoys ::grins:: Jas -> ::finishes putting away the supplies and moves on to run diagnostics of the biobeds' systems:: STSF_BluRox -> :: turns to Wydown:: You interested in heading out on this hunt with them? Heather Jamieson -> :: Watching Kasuga make alterations in their flight path based on the sensor data she is sending her :: Rue Wydown -> Are there explosives involved or are you just teasing me? STSF_BluRox -> These animals killed quite a few colonists and people on our outer stations. I intend to see them stopped and made to answer for what they've done STSF_BluRox -> ::flicks and ear:: Why would I tease about that? STSF_BluRox -> Will, why don't you take Commander Wydown with you on this jaunt, let her get to know how things work around her. STSF_BluRox -> +Jas+ Please report to the bridge LtCmdrRobinson -> ::heads over to a console to make arrangements:: +Nickles+ Have our tactical response team geared up and in a shuttle. We'll be getting two shuttles ready for an incursion. They'll be on team 2, you'll be with me on Team 1. Jas -> ::glances up from his work:: +Blu+ Roger, on my way. Jas -> ::stops what he's doing and leaves sickbay for the bridge:: Rue Wydown -> ::grins::This should be fun Jas -> ::heads down the hall to a turbolift:: LtCmdrRobinson -> ::nods at August:: I could use you on this one, you in? August Jax Robinson -> ::glances at the repair teams progress:: I am in August Jax Robinson -> someone needs to be there to save you from yourself Jas -> ::enters turbolift to the bridge:: Christina_Nickles -> +Will+ Aye commander LtCmdrRobinson -> ::looks down at Rue:: Hope you really like explosions up close, there may be some. Jas -> ::enters bridge:: STSF_BluRox -> Alright then, so Will, Christina, August, Commander Wydown and Jas will be on this mission. Christina_Nickles -> :: starts doing as Will instructed:: STSF_BluRox -> I need Ayumu here, do you need Heather? If not, I could use here with me as well Rue Wydown -> ::rubs her hands together:: Fantastic STSF_BluRox -> Commander Wydown, please work with Will to design an approach plan... Jas -> ::walks over and stands by Blu:: LtCmdrRobinson -> I don’t want to take everyone off the ship, after all...we may all be killed. STSF_BluRox -> Good evening Doctor. Ayumu Kasuga -> ::Still getting used to seeing Jas as an ordinary human:: Jas -> ::nods to Blu:: Admiral. Heather Jamieson -> :: Sees Jas :: STSF_BluRox -> :: turns to Will:: There are several hundred still here, you have 5 so far, if you wish even teams, Heather can join you STSF_BluRox -> Doctor, I'd like you to attend the away mission with Commander Wydown and Will. August Jax Robinson -> ::gets up from her console:: Christina_Nickles -> :: gets the teams together and heads for the Christina_Nickles -> ::shuttle bay:: Jas -> ::looks between Blu, Wydown and Will:: Of course, there are no pressing matters in sickbay at the moment in any case. STSF_BluRox -> We are going after the raider ships. As you've worked with some of these people at the compound, I was hoping you could provide some insight of where they'd go and how desperate they are LtCmdrRobinson -> We shouldn’t need science on this one. Straightforward boarding party. If you need her, I won’t take her from you STSF_BluRox -> And, you will also know their limitations Jas STSF_BluRox -> Alright, she can help Ayumu here plot and track their movements Ayumu Kasuga -> ...in addition to seeing lots of things go boom. Rue Wydown -> What do you think, Doctor? Christina_Nickles -> :: making her wat through the corridors towards the shuttle bay:: ACTION: Computer notes that the Republic has reached the limit of the raider ships long sensors and needs to hold position for now Jas -> ::nods along:: I'll do my best, although I didn't spend long in their midst... mostly hiding and getting away from them. STSF_BluRox -> It will do, but if this gets to be a ground mission, there is the chance that someone might be injured and you'll be needed as well Rue Wydown -> You might be amazed in how much that information will help. Ayumu Kasuga -> ::checks sensors, and maintains position:: We've reached the outer limits of the raider ship's scanning range, and will need to maintain position here to avoid being detected. Heather Jamieson -> Kasuga... we need to slow down Jas -> ::looking doubtful:: If you say so, Commander. Ayumu Kasuga -> ::nods:: Agree with that, slowing headlong speed August Jax Robinson -> ::sends message to engineering to get the shuttle ready to go:: LtCmdrRobinson -> Are they slowing down or changing course? We shouldn’t have caught up. Ayumu Kasuga -> I'm not sure at this point. Jas -> ::watches on silently:: Christina_Nickles -> :: enters the lift:: Shuttle bay :: turns to those sec personnel with her:: We will meet Cmrd Robinson there. LtCmdrRobinson -> ::checks over sensor logs for the last encounter with the ships:: Well they dont have any blind spots for a good approach. Rue Wydown -> Is there any inhabitable areas that could possibly be their base nearby? August Jax Robinson -> ::Scans for power that a base would generate:: STSF_BluRox -> Very good, looks like we have a plan then Heather Jamieson -> None nearby, but the base could be concealed. LtCmdrRobinson -> Ships are small enough they could hide/land anywhere, small asteroids even. August Jax Robinson -> ::nods to Will::: shuttles are ready Christina_Nickles -> :: exits the lift and enters the shuttle bay waiting for Will:: LtCmdrRobinson -> Admiral, teams are ready to go, soon as we get on target. Heather Jamieson -> There are several places one could hide a base... STSF_BluRox -> Ayumu, I want you to keep them linked to all the current telemetry. I don't want any mistakes or accidents where we lose any of you..... Ayumu Kasuga -> ::Nods:: Aye aye Heather Jamieson -> Asteroid... close to a star, nebula. Rue Wydown -> Well, Doctor, I'll take that as our cue to head down to the shuttlebay. Care to accompany me? August Jax Robinson -> Aye STSF_BluRox -> Very good Will. Commander Wydown, if you would see the teams to their ships and prepare to depart Jas -> ::smiles at Rue:: Of course, Commander, as you wish. Pause Sim Pause Sim Pause sim Christina_Nickles -> :: paused:: Ayumu Kasuga -> ::Paused:: August Jax Robinson -> ::Paused:: Jas -> ::paused:: LtCmdrRobinson -> ::psd:: STSF_BluRox -> Very Well...next week, we'll have you all take the shuttles and go hunting for those small ships. Ayumu, Heather and I, will be taking the Republic on a run or ice cream cones....I mean...we'll be watching your backs Ayumu Kasuga -> chocolate dipped STSF_BluRox -> ::turns to Ayumu:: What flavor? STSF_BluRox -> Very good Ayumu Kasuga -> Cookie dough STSF_BluRox -> Alrighty, any questions then? Jas -> Yes. Jas -> Can I get ice cream too? Rue Wydown -> But I wanted rum ripple Christina_Nickles -> none here August Jax Robinson -> I must be off. Nite nite LtCmdrRobinson -> night Wife® August Jax Robinson -> Nite Will ;) August Jax Robinson -> ;) Heather Jamieson -> None here, just a bit tired. STSF_BluRox -> I'm sorry, you'll be on the away team. Though there is a nice selection of freeze dried vanilla packets on board I think Rue Wydown -> NightNite to those who are leaving :) STSF_BluRox -> Ok the...off to bed with you my little sleepy pumpkin heads.... Ayumu Kasuga -> Night! STSF_BluRox -> Crew Dismissed STSF_BluRox -> Good night all Rue Wydown -> Oooooooh, Space Icecream?

USS Republic Mission Briefing 51508.17 STSF_BluRox -> The crew had picked up some readings on the long range sensors that seem to match those of the small ships that had surprise attacked us before. We have been closing range, but soon will be in their sensor range as well, and must determine how best to approach. Meanwhile..... Blu is about to bring Holly back online.... STSF_BluRox -> Questions? Heather Jamieson -> Can we leave before Holly is online? STSF_BluRox -> BEGIN SIM STSF_BluRox -> BEGIN SIM STSF_BluRox -> BEGIN SIM STSF_BluRox -> (ps...Don’t get hurt.....it seems the dr isn't here tonight) Rue Wydown -> ((is there anywhere to hide when Holly comes back up online?)) Ayumu Kasuga -> ::Stays up in the bridge where it's safe® when Holly comes back online:: Heather Jamieson -> :: Feeding Kasuga her best sensors scans and best approach vectors : Heather Jamieson -> ((Yes, void of space)) LtCmdrRobinson -> ::still on the bridge as well, monitoring the tracking:: Rue Wydown -> ::really hasn't had any interaction with Holly, so has no fear and no clue about what may or may not happen:: Ayumu Kasuga -> ::Analyzing the senor readings Heather sends her way:: Heather Jamieson -> :: Felt a bit odd sharing between her and Kasuga :: August Jax Robinson -> ::hopes Holly isn't to crazy when she wakes up:: STSF_BluRox -> :: in sickbay, deciding to activate her in the smaller enclosed space, rather than Holodeck 1 or the bridge:: STSF_BluRox -> :: presses the button to re-initiate the program:: Christina_Nickles -> ::still on the bridge assisting with whatever she can:: Rue Wydown -> Let's see, unpacking is done, ship tour is done, notation of all the buttons that should never ever be pressed is done, so ::rubs her hands together:: let's see what kind of trouble we can get into. August Jax Robinson -> ::Steps onto the lift:: Bridge STSF_BluRox -> Holly> :: activates in a fury, looking around her for Kwai, and realizing she is no longer in Holodeck 2:: Christina_Nickles -> We are getting pretty close to those readings I hope they don’t see us first. Ayumu Kasuga -> I hope so too maybe. Holly> ACTION:: IMMEDIATELY LOCKS DOWN THE SHIP, LIFTS, PUTS UP SECURITY FIELDS AND ACTIVATES THE RED ALERT. Heather Jamieson -> We don't exactly know their senso- Ayumu Kasuga -> ::looks up:: I think Holly's back up. LtCmdrRobinson -> Balls. Rue Wydown -> Hmmm...still a little glitchy? I thought you all would have worked out all the kinks by now. Ayumu Kasuga -> Yes, bollocks. August Jax Robinson -> ::sighs and looks up:: STSF_BluRox -> Blu> Holly....calm down. We have things under control now..... do a quick computer scan:: LtCmdrRobinson -> Maintain track on those ships so we dont lose em August Jax Robinson -> Computer move lift 2 to the Bridge STSF_BluRox -> Holly> Where is she?! Ayumu Kasuga -> ::Nods:: Right. I still have them; no current change or deviation of their present course heading thus far. STSF_BluRox -> Blu> Holly....calm down. Scan the computer. You'll see she's been transferred over to Starfleet Medical so that they can try to help her.. Rue Wydown -> Can someone please turn that blasted light and sound off/ Holly> How...explain to me....how...she was able to shut me down into that buffer. I only agreed to allow you to have that to shut those doubting admirals up. But you were supposed to be the only one with that command code. Holly> Perhaps you had best tell me why she had it, and why you allowed her to try to kill me? Heather Jamieson -> :: Nods to Will :: August Jax Robinson -> +Bridge+ this is Jax.... I am stuck in the lift STSF_BluRox -> Blu> She did not try to kill you, she merely shunted you into that 'time out ' buffer. Similar to if she had gassed some of the crew, just knocking them out of the way. You have to realize she was not herself at the time Christina_Nickles -> :: tries to shut off the klaxons:: Ayumu Kasuga -> +August+ Holly placed the ship under a security lock down. STSF_BluRox -> Holly> I'd say she was not herself, she was a giant bug. You should have swatted her while you had a chance. STSF_BluRox -> Blu> Look Holly...we'll talk about this, but right now. I need you to give me control of those systems you just locked up. At least, turn off that damned klaxon, it's giving me a headache Christina_Nickles -> Im not having any luck Sir... I’m sorry but I’m locked out. ::to Wydown:: Vilanne -> Manticore: G'night Harnett August Jax Robinson -> +Kasuga+ Beeeep! Heather Jamieson -> :: Looks :: Sensors are locked down. I need them freed. Ayumu Kasuga -> +August+ Turbolift controls, as well as that of the klaxon are all locked out Rue Wydown -> Can someone explain to me why the crew would be locked out of their own systems? Isn't that a security, or at the very least, a safety issue? August Jax Robinson -> +Kasuga+ Find Will, tell him to do something... OR ELSE! Ayumu Kasuga -> ::Will:: August is currently stuck in the turbolift. You may want to find a way to get her out, or restore control of the lift Christina_Nickles -> ::to Wydown:: I think it may have something to do with Holly. LtCmdrRobinson -> ::sends a nice text to Holly:: 'ATTN: Holly...need the ship right now to save the universe, could you please be mad a few hours from now instead? Thank you kindly. Ayumu Kasuga -> ...in her words: "OR ELSE!" LtCmdrRobinson -> Everything on the ship is a safety issue of some sort. We seem to have more than most. Rue Wydown -> Good to know. ::nods:: Laehval tTemarr -> (Have a nice sim, Republicans.) STSF_BluRox -> Holly> Explain to me...just why she was able to use your codes. We had an agreement. I'm sure you'd not be happy, if I were to remove the atmosphere and shut you down, or put you in stasis and put you out for a while.. Ayumu Kasuga -> (Jolan tru!) STSF_BluRox -> (Nice seeing you Laehval) STSF_BluRox -> Blu> You know as well as I do, that I had a severe head injury for some time, I was unable to make reliable lifesaving decisions on my own for a bit. Emergency medical protocols passed my codes over to Kwai. I did not realize, that in her transformed state, she'd even remember or be able to access those codes. STSF_BluRox -> Blu> It was totally an error on my part....and for that...my apologies... Ayumu Kasuga -> ::tracking other ship:: LtCmdrRobinson -> I asked her nicely to give us the ship back. That’s about all we can do at the moment. ::shrugs:: STSF_BluRox -> Holly> :: scanning recent files, notes that Kwai is indeed gone from the ship and that the crew is actually tracking those ships that had previously attacked the Republic, pretending to be Federation supply ships. Ayumu Kasuga -> ::Nods:: I agree. Best not to rock the boat. LtCmdrRobinson -> But we are still all breathing air at the moment, so she isnt as mad as you'd think. STSF_BluRox -> Holly> :: shuts down the Klaxon, and releases the security lock out:: Rue Wydown -> Holly. That's your AI, right? ::tilts her head;: Why does she have so much control of the ship's systems? Isnt there a work around her? Ayumu Kasuga -> There we go. Normal power resumed. Rue Wydown -> Well, that's better August Jax Robinson -> ::Opens panel and pushes on the manually release lever to open the doors enough put her hands into pull on them open:: LtCmdrRobinson -> Yes indeed there is. We can self-destruct suddenly. As far as I know, that is the best workaround available. Heather Jamieson -> Oh thank whomever... Ayumu Kasuga -> Only the Admiral... and apparently Captain Kwai had authority to utilize that workaround.. which is probably why Holly's so miffed now. Heather Jamieson -> :: Returns to relaying data to Kasuga :: Christina_Nickles -> OK we have control again Holly> :: still annoyed and picks up the chatter on the bridge:: Oh. That woman is back again? :: instantly decides to fill her replicator with Toast:: And Will's too, for letting this happen. Rue Wydown -> Fantastic. Give me liberty from the AI or death, hmm? ::grins:: Ayumu Kasuga -> THe ship also apparently is still maintaining its present course August Jax Robinson -> ::steps off the lift once it reaches the Bridge:: Christina_Nickles -> :: does not say anything to Jax knowing she may be really ticked off:: Holly> :: walks over to Blu :: I'll not blow up your new ship for now, I have sort of liked the upgrade, and...I'll let your crew remain....as bothersome as they can sometimes be, they do generally amuse me most of the time. August Jax Robinson -> {{Thanks a lot Will! you are cleaning that up}} Holly> However, we have to have a long talk about updating that code, so that NOBODY else.....has it. That was our previous agreement, I trusted you..... Heather Jamieson -> :: Thought that was Holly's doing, but despite that, she did find her tickets on that shoreleave :: August Jax Robinson -> ::Looks at Will:: What's the heck? LtCmdrRobinson -> ::waves at August:: Holly, what else? LtCmdrRobinson -> Wait till she finds out I shot up her holodeck. You might want to keep your distance. STSF_BluRox -> I'm sorry Holly....just part of the emergency security command protocol to protect the ship. We did not anticipate, that Kwai would be changed into a creature.... Rue Wydown -> Ooh, I can't wait to see what happens then. Where's my popcorn? STSF_BluRox -> Holly> Oh really? Like half your crew hasn't been transformed into at least 1 to 2 different things already.....This ship is a virtual flying menagerie some days. and when they're not some type of creature, I swear they are mentally effected. And as your ships counselor, I can attest to that... Christina_Nickles -> I dont want to be anywhere around when Holly releases her fury Ayumu Kasuga -> Uhh, can't Holly pick up chatter from anywhere on the ship, like the main computer? Heather Jamieson -> :: Shrugs to Kasuga :: Christina_Nickles -> ::nods:: August Jax Robinson -> no one tell her.. duh LtCmdrRobinson -> I'll tell her, I dont mind. Holly> Having picked up the main reports on her Holodeck, and Will and Christina's idea to shoot it up..... make sure that the replicators keep spitting out toast, which is now cascading from the unit, into a large pile about waist high from the floor..... LtCmdrRobinson -> Besides, I was trying to shoot Kwai in the process. I'm sure she will appreciate that. Ayumu Kasuga -> ::looks at her console:: Uh oh.. noticing a large power drain emanating from the replicators. Rue Wydown -> What's wrong with that? ::raises a brow:: Christina_Nickles -> The replicators?? Ayumu Kasuga -> Nothing.. unless you don't like toast LtCmdrRobinson -> ::growls:: Christina_Nickles -> Toast?? STSF_BluRox -> ::turns to the console and begins the process of inputting a new code:: Ayumu Kasuga -> That's kinda her thing. Ayumu Kasuga -> Or so Hans told me once. Christina_Nickles -> I have been warned not to make Holly mad but never told why. August Jax Robinson -> I am sleeping in my office tonight.. you have fun cleaning up William Holly> I don't think I like the fact that you are going to re-institute that destruct code. It's like a death sentence hanging over my head. What if someone were to incapacitate you again, or control your brain? August Jax Robinson -> ::takes a seat at the Engineering console, looks over the progress:: Christina_Nickles -> Where are those ships? LtCmdrRobinson -> The kids will have eaten half of it before we get off-shift STSF_BluRox -> Don't worry....I have to maintain the promise I made to headquarters that we'd have an emergency code since you have some level of executive command and control on the ship. However, as it is your home, has been invaded, and your trust somewhat broken... STSF_BluRox -> Holly> Somewhat?! Ayumu Kasuga -> Still ahead of us, holding course; they either haven't noticed us yet or don't care we're following them. STSF_BluRox -> Blu> Calm down...yes, somewhat, but this time, only I will have it, and it will not be included in the emergency transfer packet. I've separated it from the gr LtCmdrRobinson -> Just watch it when they get near any planets, in case they drop speed suddenly Ayumu Kasuga -> ::nods:: Aye aye. STSF_BluRox -> from the command packet, and only I will have access to it. nobody else. And you can put a 10 second hold on it, to verify it with me before it would ever go into effect again. Heather Jamieson -> Sensor readings of their engines remain constant. Rue Wydown -> Can we predict what course they might take? STSF_BluRox -> remember this is also for your protection, and part of the agreement to keep you here with us, rather than transferred to Starfleet Science August Jax Robinson -> ::doesn't look in Will's direction:: are you going to yellow tape and bag the toast again? STSF_BluRox -> Holly> Calms down and changes from her angry red dress to her Commander's uniform:: I'll give you this one mistake, but remember, we have an agreement. Do not let anyone else try STSF_BluRox -> Holly> :: meantime, has been reading Ayumu' STSF_BluRox -> s data and extrapolating a better way around a small gravity well, and forwards it up to the bridge HollY> So Kwai is gone? I won't have to put up with the bug queen trying to kill me again? Ayumu Kasuga -> The ship's movement have been pre-- oh... new data. ::reads it over:: STSF_BluRox ->Only off ship for a while, and we just discussed that, you will not provoke or taunt her when she returns, am I clear? Ayumu Kasuga -> It's a course correction around a small gravity well we detected earlier, according to my readings, it should significantly save time navigating around it. Thanks, Holly. Holly> That, we will have to see, on her state of return. If she comes back as some sort of giant bug, or just bug brained... LtCmdrRobinson -> No August, I wont. Probably ACTION> The Robinson's replicator has been filling like a Las Vegas slot machine that hit the jackpot. The Robinson kids think it’s hilarious, and are now building large stacks of toast, constructing a huge toast fort in the living room of their quarters STSF_BluRox -> Ok, Holly....August has her teams working to fix Holodeck 2 for you. It was not the best idea to place her in there. Holodeck 1 is yours for the time being, but I do hope you will share it some with the crew do they can relax as well LtCmdrRobinson -> (our kids are awesome like that) August Jax Robinson -> ::blames Will, now and plans to later as well:: Heather Jamieson -> :: Wonder if Holly ever 'bunks' with other crew, then wondered why she even thought that :: August Jax Robinson -> {{Fort of Crustation}} STSF_BluRox -> Holly> If I must..... Just see to it, that this never, ever happens again. I'll hold you personally responsible if it is even attempted. Ayumu Kasuga -> ((Fort Wonder)) Christina_Nickles -> ((LOL)) Rue Wydown -> ((Better than Fort Bunny or Fort SaraLee)) STSF_BluRox -> Blu> Holly, look we've had a good working relationship, let's just chalk this up to an unidentified security loophole, that we've now identified and closed. Now, in the meantime, we need to help the bridge. Will and ops are looking for some ships Christina_Nickles -> ::to Will:: Sir am I needed here any longer? If not I am going to head back to main Security. STSF_BluRox -> Holly> Already handled it. I sent them some course corrections already and they are on it now. LtCmdrRobinson -> ::nods at Nickles:: Check the office for any replicator problems while you are there Holly> :: Decides there has been enough toast:: I'll let them know you're on the way back to the bridge Christina_Nickles -> Yes Sir. :: turns and heads for the lift:: Christina_Nickles -> :: enters the lift:: Main Security August Jax Robinson -> Gunner> I have but one Cruton to give to my Kingdom! Holly> :: disappears from medical and shows up on the Bridge:: You guys, are really, really bad at bug hunting. Next time Will...get yourself a giant swatter... Christina_Nickles -> :: halts as Holly arrives :: Holly> Oh, by the way, Blu's on the way back to the bridge. She wants to know the status of finding those raiders STSF_BluRox -> (lol Jax) Rue Wydown -> ::tilts her head, studying the AI as she appears on the bridge:: Christina_Nickles -> :: trys to get the doors to close and be underway:: LtCmdrRobinson -> I will try, or more phasers. Heather Jamieson -> :: Nearly chokes as Holly materializes :: LtCmdrRobinson -> Of course, if my Wife® hadn’t moved Kwai to the holodeck in the first place... ::glances:: STSF_BluRox -> PAUSE SIM STSF_BluRox -> PAUSE SIM STSF_BluRox -> PAUSE SIM Christina_Nickles -> :: closes the doors and sighs a sigh of relief as she starts for Security LtCmdrRobinson -> ::throws August under the shuttle:: Christina_Nickles -> :: August Jax Robinson -> it was HEATHER! Christina_Nickles -> ::paused:: August Jax Robinson -> ::Paused::: LtCmdrRobinson -> ::psd:: STSF_BluRox -> lol...How did Jax get blamed! lol LtCmdrRobinson -> She was in charge? STSF_BluRox -> Ok, buys that Rue Wydown -> :) STSF_BluRox -> (is why also you got extra toast!) STSF_BluRox -> Nice sim you all, and now we have breakfast and lunch for days STSF_BluRox -> Any questions? Christina_Nickles -> none here STSF_BluRox -> Ok, so next week we'll go try to capture or destroy those raiders

KhreRiovtRex -> Jolan Tru....Command Staff meeting only? KhreRiovtRex -> Ah....there is io KhreRiovtRex -> And another KhreRiovtRex -> Jolan Tru to those just coming in....giving tA and tMahren a moment KhreRiovtRex -> Is anyone there actually alive? Lerak trPexil -> Koga is teaching me Canadian., Laehval tTemarr -> ZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz KhreRiovtRex -> Nice Pex KhreRiovtRex -> PM Laeh tAehjae -> ((sorry was looking for something for my Mom whos visiting Lerak trPexil -> (brb) KhreRiovtRex -> let us konw when you're back Pex KhreRiovtRex -> Let me post the Mission Briefing...he didn't leave the room, so should still be able to see it....... RES Talon Mission Briefing 51508.13 While t'Aehjae and tr'Pexil search for the hidden RAC, but are unable to return with it once it was found....Leah and t'Ksa stow the elder t'Temmar in the basement storeroom where the door can be locked from the outside. Meanwhile back at tr'Gralik's compound, the newly arrived El’Riov Artus tr'Vitrum meets with Koga and goes to convince trGralik to send t’Vatrix with him to return to the capital. BEGIN SIM BEGIN SIM BEGIN SIM Lerak trPexil -> :: to t'A :: We need to go... tAehjae -> :: with Pexil :: tTemarr will na be happy that we did na bring the RAC back with us. KhreRiovtRex -> @ El'Riov Artus tr'Vitrum> ::Turns to Koga:: Do you think he will release t'Vatrix to us? Lerak trPexil -> Na, but I think she will understand. tAehjae -> Lets go and hope we are not spotted. Lerak trPexil -> :: Walking briskly back through the forest :: Koga S'Bien -> @ I believe he'll only release the Khre'Riov to us after he gets orders to do so from someone high up. If we have that, then ie, he'll have no choice. @ El'Riov Artus tr'Vitrum> I will have to insist that he does, though he does outrank me, he does na outrank the orders on this ISD Laehval tTemarr -> ::Laehval was waiting for them just outside the front door when they returned. She'd cleaned up and changed, but still looked rather dour.:: @ El'Riov Artus tr'Vitrum> Ie, but he may insist on breaking her before he gives her up to us. I'm sure he will want the credit for what info she has to give Lerak trPexil -> :: Nodded at Laehval :: We were na sucessful. Laehval tTemarr -> So I see. Was the RAC missing? Lerak trPexil -> Locked... Koga S'Bien -> @ From what little I know of the man, that wouldn't surprise me. We'll have to act fast and insist that the Khre'Riov needs to be taken to the capitol immediately. tAehjae -> Na it was there but someioelse found italso @ El'Riov Artus tr'Vitrum> :: looks quizzically at Koga:: Has she been subjected to much questioning yet? tAehjae -> Pexil tried a few combinations but was na succcessful KhreRiovtRex -> o much questioning yet? Has she given up any information that au know of? Au mentioned that au had injured her as well? @ El'Riov Artus tr'Vitrum> Why was that if I can ask? Koga S'Bien -> @ It would seem so, ie. The Khre'Riov attempted to escape the facility, I had to stop her from doing that. Koga S'Bien -> @ But even before that, it seemed to be that she endured quite a lot and probably was already questioned at length before I arrived. Lerak trPexil -> I could na risk more attempts. @ El'Riov Artus tr'Vitrum> Au gave the password au were given, by au Ri'anov, ie? Koga S'Bien -> @ I have, yes. Certainly came in handy at the right time. Laehval tTemarr -> ::She inhaled deeply through her nose and blew out a breath.:: Fortunately, we have two capable engineers and a dheno that knows security decryption. tr'Pexil, down on the sublevel, near the communications array, there is a storage locker with tools we can use to break into the RAC's subroutines. @ El'Riov Artus tr'Vitrum> But au do na know why au were given the password? Laehval tTemarr -> If the two of au wish to change into other clothing, there is still plenty left to choose from in the sitting room. Lerak trPexil -> If au think we can crack it. :: Goes to the sitting room :: tAehjae -> ::nods:: Ie rekkhai Koga S'Bien -> @ Not entirely, I was told to give the password only when the need arose. tAehjae -> ::goes into the sitting room ..oicks up a few aricles and goes to change.:: Lerak trPexil -> :: Changes right in the room :: @ El'Riov Artus tr'Vitrum> I see.... This is na the place to elaborate further. Do try however, if the need arises......do try na to injure the KhreRiov anymore than au have to, or already have. As I said, she is needed to answer some questions in the capital.....her presence is needed there. We can ill afford to have her yy'a here Koga S'Bien -> @ ::nods:: Duly noted. I suppose there will be time for explanations later. @ El'Riov Artus tr'Vitrum> Now, if au would introduce me to this tr'Gralik...we have work that needs to be done tAehjae -> :: returns to tTemarr after changing:: Koga S'Bien -> @ ::enters the complex and heads down a corridor:: His office should be down this way. Lerak trPexil -> :: Emerges from the sitting room :: @ El'Riov Artus tr'Vitrum> follows Koga:: Koga S'Bien -> ::heads down the corridor to where tr'Gralik's office should be:: tAehjae -> ready when au are rekkhai @ El'Riov Artus tr'Vitrum> Perhaps aus should introduce me, as au already know himi Laehval tTemarr -> ::Laehval made a brief trip downstairs and returned with a kit in hand. It was very similiar to the standard issue tools that they used on the Talon -- at least on the outside. She nodded to the two and waved a hand toward the forest.:: Lead on. Lerak trPexil -> :: Pex was less assured of his dressing skills based on what he picked out :: Koga S'Bien -> @ ::nods, and presses the door chime:: KhreRiovtRex -> @ tr'Gralik> Enter..... tAehjae -> :: leads the way out the door and back into the forrest:: Laehval tTemarr -> (( Don't worry, Pexil... sock with sandals are still very 'in' on ch'Rihan. )) KhreRiovtRex -> (lol) Lerak trPexil -> ((Comfortable) @ El'Riov Artus tr'Vitrum> ::waits for Koga to enter first:: Koga S'Bien -> @ ::enters into the room:: Jolan tru ::respectful nod:: May I introduce El'Riov Artus tr'Vitrum, a peer of mine. We have a bit of business we need to discuss. Koga S'Bien -> (In with the h'Ipsters?) Lerak trPexil -> :: Now walking back with t'A and t'T :: tAehjae -> :: makes her way back the same direct as before just making sure NA to run into the RAC this time:: Lerak trPexil -> :: Whispers to t"A :: How's the injury? tAehjae -> I will live ... :: whispers back:: Laehval tTemarr -> ::Follows along, pushing past trees and brush. Her eyes flitted ahead at the two, but then focused beyond as they came upon the RAC.:: Show me what au found. tAehjae -> Its this way rekkhai :: points to the top f the hill"" Just on the other side. KhreRiovtRex -> @ El'Riov Artus tr'Vitrum>:: Comes to vae'drae and respectfully inclines head:: Riov....Rekkhai, I bring orders from the Capital and our superiors. They acknowledge au capture of the criminal t'Vatrix and her crew, and have requested that they be transported to the Capital with all haste, so that they me be questioned about the whereabouts of the Talon, Galae leadership and other key elements of this fight Lerak trPexil -> :: Comes upon the locked RAC :: tAehjae -> :: gets to the RAC and pulls at the cover over it to give better access to the doorway:: tAehjae -> This is it @ tr’Gralik ::stands angrily:: We have na even had the time to question her yet. She was under so much sedative when she arrived, that we've been seeing to getting her to a state where we can make the first run at what secrets she is hiding KhreRiovtRex -> @ trGralik> And who are au, that come here to my compound, demanding I turn over my prisoner before she is properly interrogated tAehjae -> :: enters the RAC:: @ El'Riov Artus tr'Vitrum> Rekkhai, I serve the same branch as au do, and our superior Daise'Sael'Rio Polara Sonaru S'Bien has been tasked with bringing her back here for proper interrogation..::hold hands up defensively:: Laehval tTemarr -> ::Moves inside and sets her kit down on one of the chairs, popping it open to reveal a wide array of engineering toys.:: What sort of security did au come across? Koga S'Bien -> @ I feel your frustrations, and eagerness to question the Khre'Riov but our orders are quite clear that she be remanded to our custody immediately. Au will of course get full credit for capturing her. @ El'Riov Artus tr'Vitrum> That of course is na to mean that au do na do a fine job, just that even her superiors have ordered that the th'ann be brought to them tAehjae -> :: remains at the door to stand guard:: I will yield to Pexil on those questions Lerak trPexil -> :: Enters ::@ tr'Gralik> :: hold out hand: Let me see these orders...... Lerak trPexil -> A recursive algorithm, a timed lockout, each failed attempt added more time @ tr'Gralik> :: Eyes Koga suspiciously as he wants to take custody of his former Enarrain, by orders from his ri’Anov @ El'Riov Artus tr'Vitrum> Koga, fhaen show him the ISD with the orders Koga S'Bien -> @ ::hands tr'Gralik the ISD with the orders:: @ tr'Gralik> ::takes them and reads them over:: I wish to authenticate these...I hope au understand.... tAehjae -> :: flinches as she hears something move in the brush then sees some wildlife run through the bushes just around the RAC:: Koga S'Bien -> @ ::nods:: Of course, please do. Rules are rules after all. Lerak trPexil -> The last attempt is clear... if it fails the next attempt will be in... three hours Laehval tTemarr -> So, then we bypass it altogether and hack it from the inside to rewrite the code, wind back the timer, and release the lock. Simple, ie? ::She actually smiled, but then Laehval was fond of complicated engineering issues.:: @ tr'Gralik> Reads over the orders and punches the authorization mood, frowning when it shows that the Daise'Sael'Riov did indeed give the order for the transfer @ tr'Gralik> ::hands the ISD back over:: I supposed I do na have time to interrogate her quickly before au must go? Lerak trPexil -> Doubt it is that simple... tAehjae -> :: hears them talking but na knowing what they mean:: @ El'Riov Artus tr'Vitrum> It would be prudent for us na to waste our leadership's time while we squabble over who gets the credit for learning her secrets. It has been well documented already that au were responsible for the capture of the Khre’Riov and her command crew. tAehjae -> ::continues watching out for possible bad guys:: Laehval tTemarr -> Is it na? ::She set up a secondary screen and then a third on the main console, plugging them both in to the RAC's core.:: This is something I developed when I was younger. A toy to amuse my sister. t'Aehjae, I imagine that you have find hand-eye coordination, ie? Koga S'Bien -> @ I'm afraid that's not possible, etre tr'Vitrum said. But your service to the Tal'Shiar will not go unrewarded. Au should expect a sizable bonus in aus next paycycle. @ El'Riov Artus tr'Vitrum> If we were na in such a hurry, I'd ask au to send them along, as it were , I do have to rush her back. Au are free however to interrogate all of the others and we'll be back to retrieve them shortly tAehjae -> Ie rekkhai Lerak trPexil -> :: Standing by to help :: tAehjae -> :: steps away from her door post closing the door and moves over to tTemarr:: Laehval tTemarr -> ::She points Lerak to the pilot's chair and hands him an odd tool that was made to be held in both hands. It had several buttons and directional controls on the top.:: t'Aehjae, come sit here. ::She pointed to the co-pilot's chair and handed the security officer another of the strange devices. tAehjae -> Ie ::sits and takes the device:: @ tr'Gralik> :: Obviously displeased, hands back the ISD, but says nothing about the others having escaped yet. Hopefully he can re-capture them and interrogate the others before they come back for them as well...... and more importantly...before they discover that he had let them escape. For that very last reason, he's willing to let them have her. @ tr'Gralik> Au know where she is Koga, I trust au can get her back where she is wanted? Au already know to be careful around her, as she w tAehjae -> What does this do rekkhai? KhreRiovtRex -> we already saw.. Lerak trPexil -> :: Holds tool in hands :: KhreRiovtRex -> @ El'Riov Artus tr'Vitrum> Hann'yyo Rekkhai. We will be sure to mention au frequently and favorably in our reports Koga S'Bien -> @ ::Nods:: Ie, that I do. Hany'yyo for aus co-operation. Laehval tTemarr -> ::Kneeling between the seats, she activates both of the consoles and runs the inital startup program. t'Aehjae's screen bloomed to life. It was a simulation program showing a typical Romulan city. Without warning, humans began popping up in random locations.:: Shoot the lloan'na. Use the directional pad to move the disruptor target. @ tr'Gralik> ::turns to Koga:: Au know where she is. Get her into a secured vehicle before she can try to escape again. And……, I expect that in return for trusting au and not leaving au to rot in the br’tehh with the others, that na only will you see to it that I get credit for this capture, but I expect to receive a report back from au, on everything they uncover from her during her interrogations…… Au owe me that much…. TWO MINUTE WARNING TWO MINUTE WARNING tAehjae -> Ie rekkhai::begins shooting as told:: Koga S'Bien -> @ ::Nods:: Understood. We'll take the appropriate precautions. Lerak trPexil -> A hidden back door Laehval? Koga S'Bien -> @ ::nods respectfully, then heads out of the office to t'Vatrix's room:: Koga S'Bien -> @ Jolan tru. Laehval tTemarr -> Na a back door, exactly, but something to keep the processors busy enough that it does na notice our hacking. ::Pexil's screen showed a black rectangle where blocked shapes began to fall from the top to pile up on the bottom.:: Lerak, try to complete a row of shapes to fill in the entire width of the screen. Use the directional pad to change the direction of the shapes. tAehjae -> Rekkhai I am confused ::while still playing what looks to be a game:: How will this get us in to unlock the RAC:: Lerak trPexil -> :: nods :: Right Koga S'Bien -> (If you get 50,000 points, you'll break the high score!) tAehjae -> ::hearing thaat answer:: I see ::continues playing:: tAehjae -> tTemarr? what is au high score? tAehjae -> :: continues shooting clearing the screen going to the next level:: Laehval tTemarr -> ::She took a seat and plugged in her own screen, letting the code tumble down. Without looking up from her coding, she explained further.:: Those games generate random sequences that the RAC's etrehh is attempting to put into some sort of logical pattern. @ El'Riov Artus tr'Vitrum> If au will let us know when au are finished with the others au have captured, and we will gladly return to take them off au hands so au do na have to waste the manpower on them : bows and exits the room, waiting for Koga:: PAUSE SIM PAUSE SIM PAUSE SIM tAehjae -> ::paused:: Koga S'Bien -> ::Paused:: KhreRiovtRex -> Good sim you guys! Koga S'Bien -> I'll bet Koga has the high-score in that game. :D Laehval tTemarr -> Koga, you and t'Aaejae can compete in Call of d'Uty. I'll stick to t'Etris. Koga S'Bien -> Sweet tAehjae -> LOL tAehjae -> Just loaded Tetris on my tablet for while Im in the hospital incase I get bored:: KhreRiovtRex -> Show of hands....:: should tVatrix sucker punch Koga next week? Laehval tTemarr -> ::raises hand:: tAehjae -> ::raises hand:: IE Koga S'Bien -> Nay. :P KhreRiovtRex -> lol.... Laehval tTemarr -> POW! Right in the kisser. Lerak trPexil -> Need to load fallout onto my tablet KhreRiovtRex -> Ok, then...so tA won't be with us next week, so everyone wish her well and a fast recovery KhreRiovtRex -> but tKsa should be back with us Koga S'Bien -> Get well soon t'A! Laehval tTemarr -> Good luck! Lerak trPexil -> Good well luck soon. tAehjae -> Thanks all... I will miss na being here KhreRiovtRex -> (Koga, I'll be in touch to talk about plot stuff Koga S'Bien -> (Awesome!) KhreRiovtRex -> and with that...it's late and you all need to sleep...me too Lerak trPexil -> Night all tAehjae -> night all KhreRiovtRex -> Crew Dismissed Koga S'Bien -> Goodnight! Laehval tTemarr -> Night. KhreRiovtRex -> Night everyone!

STSF_BluRox -> Hi all LtCmdrRobinson -> hihi STSF_BluRox -> There are still some room entry issues, please hang on and if you happen to get it when logging in, if you keep trying you'll get in also Atragon suggested people dump old cache and update java for a possible solution Christina_Nickles -> hi STSF_BluRox -> hi Heather Jamieson -> hi STSF_BluRox -> we'll give Jax and Jas a moment to see if they get in Ayumu Kasuga -> Been pretty good since upgrading to Windows 10, except Friday STSF_BluRox -> there is Jax Heather Jamieson -> I can't figure if it is some issue with the add on chat people LtCmdrRobinson -> Windows 10 is obviously a conspiracy to get Skynet up and running. Why else would they give it away for free? Conspiracy! Heather Jamieson -> Apple does this too though,,, Ayumu Kasuga -> Apple's been doing that for a few years too Ayumu Kasuga -> Since Snow Leopard I believe LtCmdrRobinson -> well obviously you are in on the conspiracy STSF_BluRox -> I like Will’s theory Ayumu Kasuga -> I am, yes. August Jax Robinson -> I just had my Java plug in thing fixed at apple Ayumu Kasuga -> Apple Store? August Jax Robinson -> Hello stud August Jax Robinson -> yup Ayumu Kasuga -> ooo Heather Jamieson -> Yell, hello studdly LtCmdrRobinson -> Hello sweetness® USS Republic Mission Briefing 51508.11 - Season 23 The crew while trying to get used to the fact that Kwai has been taken to SF medical, and we've been given a replacement so everyone is trying to get used to her...... Meanwhile...Jax is having the ships' damage fixed by her work crews, Will has been a mystery to medical and Ayumu and Heather have picked up a reading on long range sensors BEGIN SIM BEGIN SIM BEGIN SIM Heather Jamieson -> :: The sector star chart showed departure routes with more clarity :: Ayumu Kasuga -> ::on the bridge, piloting the ship and checking out the sensor readings:: STSF_BluRox -> Jax..what is your estimation on time for the holodeck..I think I need to be there when Holly comes back online Christina_Nickles -> :: heading back to security after doing the tour:: August Jax Robinson -> that depends, I can move another team to the Holodeck to make repairs on it move quicker. but that will delay repairs in other areas STSF_BluRox -> Because you know she'll be royally ticked off..if I don't get her as she comes back up...who knows what she'll do STSF_BluRox -> They emitters are still working in medical? August Jax Robinson -> yes, no damage was done in there at all.. for some reason she avoided that area of the ship STSF_BluRox -> The damage wasn't system wide was it? Good... STSF_BluRox -> I'll do this in Medical then...and if she decides to kill me for it, at least I'll be there for the Dr to clean up August Jax Robinson -> very true, and Will won’t be there to shot you either STSF_BluRox -> +Will+ Can you and Christina get with Ayumu and Heather please? I'd like you both to look at the reading they picked up, and determine if it is what we are looking for LtCmdrRobinson -> ::stands up from his desk:: +Blu+ Understood. Christina_Nickles -> ;; walks into main Security:: Christina_Nickles -> : walks towards Wills office:: STSF_BluRox -> Jax....we'll have them deal with that issue, you and I...we'll work on making Holly happy Heather Jamieson -> :: Sharing sensor data with Kasuga :: Ayumu Kasuga -> ::Runs it through the computer:: August Jax Robinson -> So you want me there when she comes back online? ::bites lip:: Christina_Nickles -> I’m back commander LtCmdrRobinson -> Good timing, we got a date on the bridge with some sensors. Christina_Nickles -> Sensors? August Jax Robinson -> ::then fake smile:: LtCmdrRobinson -> Boss lady wants us to take a look at some sensor readings on the bridge, let’s roll. STSF_BluRox -> You don't have to be, no. I just need your teams getting that fixed Christina_Nickles -> Aye :: turns and follows Will:: LtCmdrRobinson -> Need to see if its on mission or something random we don’t care about LtCmdrRobinson -> ::heads that way:: Heather Jamieson -> :: Running an overview scan :: STSF_BluRox -> We may need her back online if something goes wrong.... STSF_BluRox -> But when does that ever happen around here, eh? August Jax Robinson -> I would say 20 minutes if we are turning her on in sickbay August Jax Robinson -> and if you want me there... just tell me to come with you ::Smirks:: STSF_BluRox -> That works...thanks August, I'll get you get back to it then Ayumu Kasuga -> Hmm. ::running more detailed scans:: LtCmdrRobinson -> ::enters the bridge:: OK what we got? STSF_BluRox -> Perhaps we can have toast and jam with her.....:: grins:: Christina_Nickles -> :: follows Will onto the bridge, listening for the response:: August Jax Robinson -> or she with smuther us with it August Jax Robinson -> ((is that spelled right?!)) Ayumu Kasuga -> Sensor readings which may or may not be the ship(s) we are looking for. Christina_Nickles -> Do we have the readings from when the ship was hit before or was it to much of a surprise? August Jax Robinson -> ::Looks over repair updates:: Heather Jamieson -> We are trying to cross reference the readings now with those from earlier. Christina_Nickles -> :: nods:: ((AFK BRB)) LtCmdrRobinson -> ::heads to a console:: August Jax Robinson -> ::hears a beeping, moves to the back to check on repair teams:: LtCmdrRobinson -> I would say ship size looks close enough to warrant our attention. STSF_BluRox -> (sorry work call, be right back) Christina_Nickles -> ((back)) LtCmdrRobinson -> At this range, looks like a 65% match to the ships we are looking for. Ayumu Kasuga -> That sounds promising. Heather Jamieson -> :: Brings up local past traffic :: LtCmdrRobinson -> Get us a little close and we can compare engine sigs from earlier Ayumu Kasuga -> All right. :: engages throttle and takes us in closer to get a better scan:: August Jax Robinson -> +Blu+ Admiral, Sickbay is ready for you Christina_Nickles -> How far away is it? Ayumu Kasuga -> Around 1 000 000 km right now. Christina_Nickles -> How long will it take for us to get into range to scan for signatures? Ayumu Kasuga -> Not long ::checks sensors: Less than 10 minutes. Christina_Nickles -> :: looks over to Will:: I guess then we see if the same ship? LtCmdrRobinson -> Well we will probably find out in 5 minutes, because that is when they will detect us coming up behind them. LtCmdrRobinson -> If they run or come at us, then its on. Christina_Nickles -> Oh.. Ayumu Kasuga -> ::Nods:: August Jax Robinson -> . Heather Jamieson -> ? Ayumu Kasuga -> Should almost be in their sensor range by now. Heather Jamieson -> ;: keeping on sensors :: Ayumu Kasuga -> Let's see what they do, yeah? Christina_Nickles -> Not sure I like the sound of this. Can we handle it if they attack us again? STSF_BluRox -> (sory..back) LtCmdrRobinson -> We can take them, I am almost certain. STSF_BluRox -> +Will+ what all did you think about those sensor readings? LtCmdrRobinson -> +Blu+ Partial match, we are moving in to get a closer look. LtCmdrRobinson -> +Blu+ We will be in their sensor range in 1 minute. Heather Jamieson -> :: notices we have to pick the right readings or risk losing our opportunity :: STSF_BluRox -> +Wil+ As we need to find out where they all are going......let's hold up. Let's take a pair of shuttles over and we can triangulate with the Republic, to make sure that we don’t' spook them more than we need to STSF_BluRox -> (2 minute warning) LtCmdrRobinson -> ::nods at Ayumu:: Drop us down in speed to follow then. Ayumu Kasuga -> Aye aye. ::drops the ship's acceleration and follow's the ship's course from a distance:: Christina_Nickles -> :: sighs a sigh of relief:: STSF_BluRox -> +Jax+ Just a heads up, I'm about ready to start things up here...be ready to shut things down if she gets angry STSF_BluRox -> Ok...here goes nothing..:: reaches over to hit the emitter buttons and ……. STSF_BluRox -> PAUSE SIM STSF_BluRox -> PAUSE SIM STSF_BluRox -> PAUSE SIM Christina_Nickles -> ::paused:: Ayumu Kasuga -> ::Paussed:: August Jax Robinson -> ::Paused:: LtCmdrRobinson -> ::psd:: STSF_BluRox -> Thanks all, sorry about having to go afk for a few minutes there...had an important call I had to take for work Ayumu Kasuga -> Ah LtCmdrRobinson -> real life happens boss STSF_BluRox -> Great job otherwise, and nobody got shot!! Always a good thing STSF_BluRox -> Any questions? Christina_Nickles -> none here LtCmdrRobinson -> ::shoots everyone except August®:: Ayumu Kasuga -> Nope. STSF_BluRox -> Perhaps you can take the cardboard cutout on a field trip! STSF_BluRox -> Ok then..so Crew Dismissed and will see some of you on Thursday STSF_BluRox -> Night all Ayumu Kasuga -> Goodnight August Jax Robinson -> :::I shooot Trumps hair::: Heather Jamieson -> Nigh Christina_Nickles -> night all LtCmdrRobinson -> night all, and wife®

USS Republic Mission Briefing 51508.03 With Kwai shipped off to Starfleet Medical, the crew has been sent a temporary replacement for First Officer in the person of Commander Rue Wydown. As the task force has taken over dealing with those on the planet below, the Republic's mission is to find those small attack ships, which had been raiding small colony worlds, outposts and even an attack against the Republic. We cannot allow their raiding and the transformation of even more unsuspecting innocents. BEGIN SIM BEGIN SIM BEGIN SIM Rue Wydown -> ::has diverted off of her tour of the ship to check out the bridge for the moment:: Jas -> ::arrives in a sickbay with a sigh and goes about doing sickbay-ish type things:: Heather Jamieson -> :: Working on the bridge scanning local space for tracking :: Rue Wydown -> So what does that button do? ::points:: STSF_BluRox -> :: enters the bridge:: STSF_BluRox -> Heather...I want a plot put up on th3e main view screen of the exit trajectories of those 3 remaining ships that we did not hit STSF_BluRox -> Then I want you and Ayumu.......wait...where is Ayumu? August Jax Robinson -> (w) Will, shoot someone Heather Jamieson -> :: Nods :: I Heather Jamieson -> 'I'll overlay a plot and update as data comes in... STSF_BluRox -> :: sees Wydown:: Perhaps you can perhaps see a pattern to the courses that those raider ships took Heather Jamieson -> Reported to sickbay... might have been something she ate. STSF_BluRox -> that my give some idea where we may be able to track them too Rue Wydown -> Where did they originate out of? Can you tell? Heather Jamieson -> :: Check the raider ship flight patterns and that of other ships in this sector :: STSF_BluRox -> They originally approached us from the far side of the planet. we found the underground hanger base that they had launched from. We're estimating that perhaps as many as a dozen were in the original fleet by the size of the hanger and the equipment lines we saw there STSF_BluRox -> However we did destroy 2 when they tried a sneak attack on us, disguised as a supply run from below. Jas -> ::goes about reorganizing medical supplies::Rue Wydown -> So that means there's what...10 on the loose? Or is my math off? STSF_BluRox -> We don't know how many survived earlier attacks on other sites and ships. Just saying that we had seen the set ups for about a dozen. August Jax Robinson -> ::heads to Engineering:: Heather Jamieson -> :: The view screen feels with flight lines scattered about a map of local space :: STSF_BluRox -> +Jax+ What's the status of that holodeck? Holly will be coming back online shortly, and I'd rather not have her all ticked off at the moment Jas -> ::glances down and nonchalantly brushes lint off uniform:: Rue Wydown -> Gotcha. ::blinks at the spaghetti on the screen:: Ms Jamieson, can you narrow down the flight signatures of our three wayward ships and clear off what might be just local traffic? Or Fed traffic? Heather Jamieson -> Yes I can.. :: the map clears up a bit :: Heather Jamieson -> The further in time we go the less reliable the paths get. STSF_BluRox -> +Jas+ I have a small project for you. I'd like you to get some samples from LtCdr Robinson, and find out why he, when injected, was immune this time to any of this mutation mess. Rue Wydown -> Where do you think they might have gone then? Are there other inhabitable planets in the system? Or where they running away from all this madness? Jas -> +Blu+ Roger that. Ayumu Kasuga -> ::on the bridge, piloting the ship:: STSF_BluRox -> (we see you two sneaking back in together....out drinking or out on a date?) August Jax Robinson -> ::Checks on the Ship Windows 300 update:: Jas -> +Will+ Lieutenant Commander, I'm going to need to collect some biological samples from you. Are you able to make your way down to sickbay? Christina_Nickles -> ((you know our secret)) STSF_BluRox -> (lol) August Jax Robinson -> :o LtCmdrRobinson -> ((sorry was fishing a baby ferret outta the dryer vent)) Ayumu Kasuga -> (hate it when that happens) LtCmdrRobinson -> +jas+ I'll make my way there, 5 minutes. Heather Jamieson -> (sorry, just dropped me) STSF_BluRox -> (Is that code for something Will?) August Jax Robinson -> ((this is why you are my Hubby.. the Love of my sim life.. the sexy talk}} LtCmdrRobinson -> ((no, that was not perv code :P )) STSF_BluRox -> (cat in the toaster again) August Jax Robinson -> {{yes it is}} STSF_BluRox -> (lol) Jas -> ::takes a breath before fishing around for various tools and items:: Heather Jamieson -> :: Continuing to work on the flight paths :: Rue Wydown -> Ms Jamieson Where do you think they might have gone then? Are there other inhabitable planets in the system? Or where they running away from all this madness? Ayumu Kasuga -> ::flying along said flight path:: Heather Jamieson -> I think they know the area very well, far better than we do. LtCmdrRobinson -> ::heads into the lift:: Heather Jamieson -> If it was me I'd head to one of the two asteroid belts. Jas -> ::lays out items beside a biobed:: Christina_Nickles -> :: making her way back to security since the new commander ditched her:: August Jax Robinson -> ::worries:: Heather Jamieson -> The larger of the two belts is better for larger bases, if they have those, but the smaller of the belts contains ores that makes our scans difficult. Christina_Nickles -> :: exits the lift at Security:: Hello Commander:: Rue Wydown -> So that's great for hiding, but they'll have to find something to sustain them because you lot have been here a while, yes? Any way to use long range probes to scan for energy signals or warp trails? Ayumu Kasuga -> (just dropped out) LtCmdrRobinson -> ::enters sickbay, looking for Jas:: STSF_BluRox -> Wydown...you have the bridge. Do 'not' press any buttons, the crew knows what they're doing. I'll be back shortly... Jas -> ::turns at the swish of the doors and gives a small wave to Will:: Hello LtCmdr, right over here. We shouldn't be too long. Heather Jamieson -> :: Wonders if Blu meant her.. :: LtCmdrRobinson -> ::has a seat:: Rue Wydown -> Why no' ::pouts:: I *like* pressing buttons. Ayumu Kasuga -> ::keeps course, steady as she goes. Wonders how Holly's doing:: STSF_BluRox -> (is your name Wydown now Heather?) Christina_Nickles -> :: makes her way down the corridor to main security:: Heather Jamieson -> (In the knows what they are doing sense) STSF_BluRox -> ::enters lift and goes to find Jax:: August Jax Robinson -> ::in Engineering.. "Cleaning" which my sisters code for throwing almost everything out:: Jas -> ::speaks as he grabs a syringe-of-the-future:: I just need to take some samples to find out why you didn't turn into a freak-ish lizard fella like myself. Blood, tissue, nothing too extravagant. Christina_Nickles -> :: enters sickbay:: Jas -> ((Are sleeves rollup-able or would these things just go straight through the uniform because - future!)) Christina_Nickles -> **Security not sickbay Heather Jamieson -> :: Scanning the asteroid belts :: LtCmdrRobinson -> Because I am too awesome to be mutated more than once STSF_BluRox -> :: enters Engineering:: Ayumu Kasuga -> ::Scanning for asteroid belts:: STSF_BluRox -> Jax...you around here somewhere? August Jax Robinson -> ::Comes out of the back supply room:: back here Christina_Nickles -> +Wydown+ Nickles to Commander Wydown Ayumu Kasuga -> ::and asteroid and other random debris and stuff:: STSF_BluRox -> Ah....good. Just the person I was looking for. Heather Jamieson -> :: Softly humming music as she works :: Rue Wydown -> +Nickles+ This is Wydown, go ahead. Ayumu Kasuga -> ::player *may* have had more than one alcoholic beverage tonight :D :: Jas -> ::smirks:: Yes, well, I have to translate that explanation into more scientific terms. You won't feel a thing.. ::presses hypo to arm and collects blood sample:: Christina_Nickles -> +Wydown+ Sir I wanted to see if you still wanted that tour? STSF_BluRox -> (Ayumu.... we assume that most nights!! lol) Ayumu Kasuga -> (lol0 STSF_BluRox -> So Jax...how are repairs coming? August Jax Robinson -> (((oh, I love love love when you drink more than 1!!}} Jas -> ::takes out vial and places it in a case before loading another in and recalibrating the hypo:: STSF_BluRox -> And 'just' how bsdly, did those fools with grenades and mess up that holodeck? Ayumu Kasuga -> (Needed something to do whilst Windows 10 installed) Rue Wydown -> +Nickles+ Aye! But we might have to start up here. The Admiral's given me the bridge for the time being. Perhaps ye can show me all the nooks and crannies and buttons up here until she gets back? August Jax Robinson -> They can coming along slowly. The Holodeck is a whole other story August Jax Robinson -> *are LtCmdrRobinson -> I assume to spider wasp lizard mutation isn’t compatible with my previous crab mutation STSF_BluRox -> (he's down right hilarious after a few ...makes note that we have to get him to go to the bar with them some day!) Ayumu Kasuga -> (You ought to hear my drunk karaoke Lol) Christina_Nickles -> +Wydown+ Not sure about the buttons but I can show you the nooks and crannies. Im on my way up. Jas -> ::presses hypo to Will's arm again, this time collecting a tissue sample:: I can only imagine if you'd been a mix of all four. STSF_BluRox -> That's the story that I'm here to find out about. Holly is due to come back online shortly. I'd rather her not be pissed off and shut down life support on us again over it. August Jax Robinson -> if you want that one holodeck back online. I can pull parts from another holodeck Ayumu Kasuga -> ::Keeps on eye on her speed and heading and important things to that effect:: STSF_BluRox -> (Wills been on the frequent mutated list Jas....at least a few times so far) Rue Wydown -> +Nickles+ All righty, see you shortly. Christina_Nickles -> :: heads back towards the bridge:: Heather Jamieson -> :: Gets up and goes over to Kasuga :: Hey, see if we can move closer to the smaller of the two asteroid fields. Scanners are having trouble at this distance. Jas -> ::puts sample in case beside the blood one:: I think that will do for now. I don't believe a urine sample would reveal much about the intricacies of mutation, so we should be good. Heather Jamieson -> :: Places a hand on Kasuga's shoulder before returning to her seat :: STSF_BluRox -> (Will was supposed to be a giant wasp this time, Queens Guard) Ayumu Kasuga -> ::Looks back:: What's up, mate STSF_BluRox -> (now I know I'm tired, I thought Jas said he was putting the sample behind the case of beer) Jas -> (Oh, I was.) Christina_Nickles -> ((LOL)) Christina_Nickles -> :: enters the lift:: Bridge! STSF_BluRox -> So Jax....just how bad 'is' the holodeck? LtCmdrRobinson -> Alright, let me know what magical properties you find in my blood. Heather Jamieson -> Oh nothing. Well, the recent events just...put me on edge. ::sits back at her station : Jas -> If it turns things magically into gold, you'll learn nothing. Ayumu Kasuga -> A giant wasp spider lady hell bent on killing us all would put most anyone on edge STSF_BluRox -> If it's going to be a while, I'll have to cordon off Holodeck 2 for now, and let Holly move into Holodeck one. She may or may not let others finish Ayumu Kasuga -> Not to mention a certain PO'ed AI once she finds out what Will did to her holodeck. August Jax Robinson -> it might take a week, if we have all the parts Jas -> ::picks up case with the samples then glances back to Will:: Oh, one more thing, who may I send these down to in science? Ayumu Kasuga -> We're all on Edge... Ford Edge August Jax Robinson -> less if we don't have a major damage to the emitters Rue Wydown -> Don't have any Raid spray for it, do you? Ayumu Kasuga -> Maybe down in the panty Ayumu Kasuga -> pantry Heather Jamieson -> Is he a new Ensign? STSF_BluRox -> Well, we'll just have to let the crew know that they'll have to do without unless she decides to invite others in. I'm sure she's going to be a raging terror after having been shut down Christina_Nickles -> :: exits the lift and steps onto the bridge:: LtCmdrRobinson -> I can take them on my way. LtCmdrRobinson -> Otherwise, call Heather and she'll look at it Jas -> ::nods:: That would be very much appreciated ::holds out case to Will:: LtCmdrRobinson -> ::takes it:: August Jax Robinson -> Holly is not top on my list of repairs. Crew safety is. She will just have to deal with it, like everyone else Rue Wydown -> Oh, hallo ::grins at Nickles:: Ayumu Kasuga -> Eyup August Jax Robinson -> send Wydown in to talk to her ::smirks:: Jas -> Let me know if there's anything else you're needing, now or in the future ::nods slightly to Will:: And send my regards to Heather. STSF_BluRox -> I'll deal with her, I just needed to know the status. No other major damage then? Christina_Nickles -> :: walks over to Wydown:: Reporting as ordered sir. August Jax Robinson -> no hull damage, STSF_BluRox -> I don't think so, I remember them the last time we had them together... LtCmdrRobinson -> ::nods and heads for science:: Rue Wydown -> I didn't exactly "order" you to come. It was more like a suggestion. STSF_BluRox -> I think our new Doctor is trying to find out why Will was immune to this latest mutation attempt Jas -> ::puts away the hypo:: Christina_Nickles -> How much of the ship have you seen so far sir? August Jax Robinson -> he has always been stubborn Rue Wydown -> Um, aside from the conference room, the transporter room and one corner of sickbay, not much. ACTION: Ayumu and Heather’s scan picks up something about 2 parces away Christina_Nickles -> I heard someone say you have been here before? August Jax Robinson -> I have always seen that as his best asset.. lets hope my children have that immune trait LtCmdrRobinson -> +Heather+ I am dropping off some samples to your lab, Doc wanted you to take a look at them I guess. Ayumu Kasuga -> ::Looks at her sensor readings:: Hm. STSF_BluRox -> (everyone here has met the hippie before, except Jas) Rue Wydown -> Aye, when you had the USS Waffle flittin' about. ::waves her hand dismissively:: Ayumu Kasuga -> I remember the Waffle... good times Rue Wydown -> ((Hippy is it? ::smirks;: What’s that big red button over there in the corner....)) Heather Jamieson -> :: Gets a blip :: I have something on sensors, 6.1 light years distant. Bearing 178 mark 23 Ayumu Kasuga -> I concur on these readings. I am unable to ascertain what said object is at this current injecture of time. Christina_Nickles -> Ahh ok. We have had a few updates since then. STSF_BluRox -> (That's the ejector seat button...why don't you take a seat?) Heather Jamieson -> No, we are too distant. STSF_BluRox -> (man....now I want waffles) Ayumu Kasuga -> Yes. Too much distant Jas -> (::stomach growl::) Christina_Nickles -> (( ::points:: ITS Her fault)) Jas -> (Actually...) Ayumu Kasuga -> (Leggo my Eggo) Jas -> ::stomach growls, look sdown:: Hm... I could use some waffles. August Jax Robinson -> why do you think he didn't change? Christina_Nickles -> ((LOL Jas)) Jas -> ::blinks, then heads over to CMO's office and replicates himself a plate of waffles - syrup, fruit and all:: STSF_BluRox -> My guess is he's already been changed into everything else already....it couldn’t' decide what to do with him...lol PAUSE SIM PAUSE SIM PAUSE SIM STSF_BluRox -> Ok...first things first...good progress...yea you! STSF_BluRox -> 2nd....our new Hippie, will be off doing Hippie things the next 2 weeks STSF_BluRox -> Be careful and have fun hippie STSF_BluRox -> 3rd. Set out the cardboard stand up. LtCmdrRobinson -> ::puts out the hippie standup:: Ayumu Kasuga -> (We gonna swap our ship for a flower decaled VW Bus next week?) STSF_BluRox -> 4th...crew..try not to kill or damage her cardboard cutout August Jax Robinson -> beehive hair styles STSF_BluRox -> and last but not least...... Crew Dismissed!

USS Republic Mission Briefing 51508.03 With Kwai shipped off to Starfleet Medical, the crew has been sent a temporary replacement for First Officer in the person of Commander Rue Wydown. As the task force has taken over dealing with those on the planet below, the Republic's mission is to find those small attack ships, that had been raiding small colony worlds, outposts and even an attack against the Republic. We can not allow their raiding and the transformation of even more unsuspecting innocents.