Cdr Miranda Hawthorne

MISSION BRIEFING: The Excalibur has crossed into Romulan space following an incident involving a wormhole. Repairs to the engines, shields, weapons and other primary systems have yet to be completed; however we have restored communications -- which is a good thing considering we have a Romulan warbird for a welcoming committee. MEE6 BOT 14-Feb-21 08:10 PM ======== BEGIN SIM ======== ======== BEGIN SIM ======== ======== BEGIN SIM ======== Captain Swain 14-Feb-21 08:11 PM Glances over to Jalen Hopefully they're in a mood to talk? Indaura Ryssan 14-Feb-21 08:11 PM :: Searching for more crew to help :: William Chocox 14-Feb-21 08:11 PM ::is directing crew and getting new power nodes in:: Irene Mincine 14-Feb-21 08:12 PM Irene has made it up to the bridge again after making her way up from the medical lab. "How are we doing?" Val> "We're in business." She closes a wall panel, after which the rest of the control room's lights kick in. Captain Swain 14-Feb-21 08:13 PM Open a channel. Rugan> Channel open sir. Maryse Dubois 14-Feb-21 08:14 PM ::Comes out of a hatch onto the bridge. After dusting herself off, she looks around.:: Everyone ok up here? William Chocox 14-Feb-21 08:14 PM "Guys, we need those nodes in..." checks chrono "3 minutes ago! Let's move!" is shoving nodes into place and attaching them in Captain Swain 14-Feb-21 08:15 PM Clears his throat Romulan vessel, this is Captain Asher Swain of the Federation starship, Excalibur. We apologize for the intrusion into your space. If you scan our vessel you will see we have experienced failures across multiple systems due to an encounter with a wormhole. Irene Mincine 14-Feb-21 08:17 PM Irene sees the Romulan vessel on the viewer and runs straight to the science console. Laehval tTemarr 14-Feb-21 08:18 PM +Excalibur+ This is Enarrain t'Temarr of the RES Talon. Our sensors do show as such, but we've seen this ruse before. William Chocox 14-Feb-21 08:18 PM swears as a power node pinches his hand "Careful! I only have two of these!" Indaura Ryssan 14-Feb-21 08:20 PM :: Enters the bridge after Dubois :: Ow my bac... oh. Captain Swain 14-Feb-21 08:20 PM Feels like he has heard the name Talon before Commander t'Temarr, I assure you that we mean no ill-intent. We are working to restore primary systems as we speak and would... appreciate... any assistance you might be willing to offer to speed our return to our side of the Neutral Zone. Maryse Dubois 14-Feb-21 08:21 PM ::Nods to Indaura.:: Seems we arrived at a bad time... William Chocox 14-Feb-21 08:21 PM ((Oh, it's the Talon...no N'Dak's there.)) Irene Mincine 14-Feb-21 08:21 PM Irene> Tries to bring up any sensors she can, to at least give some warning on if they're about to be blasted out of the sky by the Romulans. Captain Swain 14-Feb-21 08:22 PM to himself Where's Issaha when you need him CdrMirandaHawthorne 14-Feb-21 08:22 PM ACTION> The Romulan ship's powered phaser array suddenly fires on the ship. However, the shot skims the bow in warning and doesn't hit. Captain Swain 14-Feb-21 08:23 PM Bloody hell. Clark> We should get back up to the bridge. Maybe they've restored some engine fuction? Irene Mincine 14-Feb-21 08:23 PM Irene> "They're..." Shrug. "Yeah, that shot." Laehval tTemarr 14-Feb-21 08:24 PM +Excalibur+ It seems you may not be one of the lying lloann'na that we've seen time and again. We will offer you whatever assistance we can. Indaura Ryssan 14-Feb-21 08:24 PM :: to Dubois :: Do we crawl back into the hatch? William Chocox 14-Feb-21 08:24 PM William taps his combadge "Chocox to Engineering, are the plasma injectors to the warp core cooled off?" gets response "If they are, then start replacing them, that is your priority one alright?" gets a response "Without that we can't get everything else back on line." response "Now!" response "Thank you." Captain Swain 14-Feb-21 08:25 PM +Talon+ Exhales deeply Thank you Talon. We appreciate your assistance. Irene Mincine 14-Feb-21 08:25 PM Val> "Agreed. I'm going to have a hell of a time climbing up to deck 1 but we better get going. Unless they need us for something else down here." Maryse Dubois 14-Feb-21 08:25 PM ::Looks to Indaura.:: Do you want to get stuck in the tubes during a one sided fire fight? Indaura Ryssan 14-Feb-21 08:25 PM :: This was Indaura's first time seeing a Romulan. She studied the image on the screen :: CdrMirandaHawthorne 14-Feb-21 08:26 PM ACTION> The ship jolts as the Romulan vessel activated a tractor beam and halted the Exalibur's drifting progress. Slowly, they were hauled back into the Neutral Zone. Captain Swain 14-Feb-21 08:26 PM Rugan> How polite of them. William Chocox 14-Feb-21 08:27 PM smacks his elbow on the wall "Ow!" +Bridge+ Chocox to Bridge. Captain Swain 14-Feb-21 08:27 PM Looks over to Jalen Coordinate with the Talon to make repairs. Irene Mincine 14-Feb-21 08:27 PM Irene> "Looks like we're being dragged back across the border." She lets out a heavy breath. Captain Swain 14-Feb-21 08:27 PM Rugan>+Chocox+ Bridge here. Indaura Ryssan 14-Feb-21 08:27 PM What will they want in exchange? Captain Swain 14-Feb-21 08:28 PM to Indaura as he headed for the ready room Probably our first born. William Chocox 14-Feb-21 08:28 PM +Bridge+ "I just smacked my funny bone against the wall while putting in a power node, what just happened?" CdrMirandaHawthorne 14-Feb-21 08:29 PM Cdr Jalen Stanton> And if they wish to send their people over to help with those repairs? ::Slight eyebrow raise.:: Captain Swain 14-Feb-21 08:29 PM to Jalen Beggars can't be choosy. Just uh, make sure no one makes a scene casts a glance at Irene Rugan> +Chocox+ The Romulans are towing us back to Federation space and may even be coming to dinner. William Chocox 14-Feb-21 08:31 PM +Rugan+ "As long as they bring drinks I don't care." Captain Swain 14-Feb-21 08:31 PM Clark> Begins climbing Irene Mincine 14-Feb-21 08:32 PM Irene> "You're going to let them poke around in our systems and put all kinds of spy crap in there?" She catches the captain's glance and steams instead. Indaura Ryssan 14-Feb-21 08:33 PM Would be fascination to speak with their medical staff. Irene Mincine 14-Feb-21 08:33 PM Val> Brings up the rear, climbing a bit slower than Clark. "Dammit... stupid... turbolifts..." Captain Swain 14-Feb-21 08:33 PM Deciding to ignore that outburst, for now, he headed to the ready room. Rex> Arrives in engineering, looking a bit worse for wear Laehval tTemarr 14-Feb-21 08:35 PM Talon> +Excalibur+ You've been relocated for the safety of all. What other assistance do you require? Captain Swain 14-Feb-21 08:36 PM Rugan> Stanton Should I send them our damage report? Irene Mincine 14-Feb-21 08:38 PM Irene> Huffs, goes back to making sure the Romulans aren't charging weapons or anything. William Chocox 14-Feb-21 08:38 PM A tall, wiry, female Trill looks down from the top of the warp core where the plasma injectors are, on her collar are Lieutenant JG pips. "Commander Rex! What brings you down here?" Indaura Ryssan 14-Feb-21 08:39 PM :: To Dr. Dubois :: Do we need any medical assistance from the, what was that ship? CdrMirandaHawthorne 14-Feb-21 08:39 PM Cdr Jalen Stanton> ::Nods to Rugan.:: We don't know the extent of it, but yes. Maryse Dubois 14-Feb-21 08:40 PM ::Shakes head.:: We are in good shape in that regard. Captain Swain 14-Feb-21 08:41 PM Rugan> Nods, sends their damage list to the Talon, and includes transporter coordinates CdrMirandaHawthorne 14-Feb-21 08:41 PM Cdr Jalen Stanton> +Talon+ We don't yet know the extent of the damage to our propulsion systems, but we would appreciate any engineering help you might be able to provide. Captain Swain 14-Feb-21 08:41 PM Rex> I was, uh stuck in the turbolifts when whatever the hell happened, since the lifts are down figured I'd come see if I could lend a hand. William Chocox 14-Feb-21 08:42 PM The Trill grunts as the crew starts pulling the injectors out. "If you're up for it, we could use a hand up her pulling the damaged plasma injectors out." Captain Swain 14-Feb-21 08:43 PM Rex> It's been a while since I did any engineering stuff, but sure. Might as well. William Chocox 14-Feb-21 08:43 PM "Thank you. Lahl, by the way. Kimonzi Lahl." Indaura Ryssan 14-Feb-21 08:43 PM :: Logging all of the recent healing :: Captain Swain 14-Feb-21 08:44 PM Rex> Of course Lieutenant. Clark> through the magic of television, Val and Clark popped their heads out on the bridge as we came back from a cut scene Irene Mincine 14-Feb-21 08:45 PM Irene> "If I ever need a Romulan p'takh's help, kill me..." She mutters. William Chocox 14-Feb-21 08:45 PM Lahl keeps pulling with the rest of the team. The injectors were all heavy pieces of equipment. William puts a panel back after putting the last node behind it, futilely wiping off his face. Irene Mincine 14-Feb-21 08:46 PM Val> "Comms are up and r--oh." She pops out of the bridge hatch and takes her seat back at helm, waving Clark back to ops. Laehval tTemarr 14-Feb-21 08:46 PM +Excalibur+ Acknowledged. We'll be transporting crewmen and supplies momentarily. CdrMirandaHawthorne 14-Feb-21 08:48 PM Cdr Jalen Stanton> Inform Chief Rex to expect guests. I want them under escort while they're here. Captain Swain 14-Feb-21 08:48 PM Rugan> Understood. Rugan> Sees Clark, and is happy to pass off bridge secretary duties Rex> Gets the ping as he's following the Trill Someone's going to need to catch me up to speed. The Romulans? Irene Mincine 14-Feb-21 08:50 PM Irene considers asking for escort duty and a phaser rifle, but thinks better about it. William Chocox 14-Feb-21 08:50 PM "Romulans? What?" Lahl gets a ping from William and looks. "Romulans are towing us back into the Neutral Zone from where we drifted in apparently. And apparently they're coming to help." Irene Mincine 14-Feb-21 08:51 PM Val> She tries her console fruitlessly. "Helm's still out. Not that I could do much from inside a Romulan tractor beam." Captain Swain 14-Feb-21 08:52 PM Rex> Lovely. I am supposed to keep an eye on them. I'll have to skip out on those plasma injectors for now. Gotta get a security team together. William Chocox 14-Feb-21 08:52 PM "Well, it's the thought that counts sir. Thank you for the offer." Captain Swain 14-Feb-21 08:52 PM Asher> In his ready room, opening a bottle of whiskey One of these days CdrMirandaHawthorne 14-Feb-21 08:56 PM ACTION> Rex doesn't have much time to prepare. Engineering is suddenly filled with the bright sparkle of Romulan transporter technology. Five Romulans, including a severe looking commander, appear as the shimmer fades. William Chocox 14-Feb-21 08:56 PM "I see they're here." Lahl says dryly. Irene Mincine 14-Feb-21 08:57 PM Irene> She checks the alert that appears on her console. "Five Romulan transporter signatures in engineering, Commander." She's not very happy to report that. Laehval tTemarr 14-Feb-21 08:57 PM ::Looks around the chaotic engineering with interest.:: Who is in charge here? Captain Swain 14-Feb-21 08:58 PM Rex> Dusts himself off, looks at Lahl Uh, I am uh, Commander Rex, chief of security. The Chief Engineering is uh, out making repairs. We'll get him here as soon as we can. Welcome to the Excalibur. William Chocox 14-Feb-21 08:58 PM Lahl comes down from the top of the warp core. "In the absence of Chief Chocox, that would be me I guess. Lieutenant Kimonzi Lahl." CdrMirandaHawthorne 14-Feb-21 08:58 PM Cdr Jalen Stanton> Wonderful. +Swain+ Captain, we have guests in Engineering. Five transported over. Captain Swain 14-Feb-21 09:00 PM Takes another drink +Jalen+ They really do want us out of their space. Laehval tTemarr 14-Feb-21 09:00 PM ::She eyed Rex, a slight tilt to her chin.:: Enarrain... Captain in your terms... t'Temarr. I've brought four of my best engineers to assist. ::Waves a hand to those behind her.:: At your disposal. ::Looks to Lahl.:: Tell them where you need assistance. They are all familiar with your systems. William Chocox 14-Feb-21 09:02 PM William gets notified that 5 Romulans are now poking around his Engineering area. "Reynolds! I need you to hold down the fort here! There's some Romulans poking around my ship!" William makes his way back to the Jeffries Tube to climb up back to Engineering. CdrMirandaHawthorne 14-Feb-21 09:02 PM Ens Reynolds> Aye, sir! I'll keep them on task and let you know if anything else goes wrong. William Chocox 14-Feb-21 09:03 PM "Thank you Enarrain, right now here in Engineering we're working on replacing those plasma injectors. Our impulse reactors need work too." Irene Mincine 14-Feb-21 09:03 PM Irene> "Want me to try to keep an eye on things with internal sensors?" Captain Swain 14-Feb-21 09:03 PM Rex> Captain... uh welcome. And Thank You. I'll let Captain Swain know you're aboard. I am sure he'll want to meet you. << 2 minute warning >> Asher> Feels a disturbance in the force Laehval tTemarr 14-Feb-21 09:04 PM ::Slight dip of her chin.:: Of course. For now, I'm more interested in seeing your team at work. William Chocox 14-Feb-21 09:05 PM "Very well Enarrain." Lahl directs the engineers to help her with the plasma injectors while they wait for William to climb back up. William is currently grunting as he climbs the Jeffries Tubes for the third time that day. Captain Swain 14-Feb-21 09:06 PM Issaha> Somewhere, in an undisclosed location, feels as if something very wrong has happened, as if he has missed out on a cameo. Makes a note to call his agent !Pause MEE6 BOT 14-Feb-21 09:06 PM ======== PAUSE SIM ======== ======== PAUSE SIM ======== ======== PAUSE SIM ========

MISSION BRIEFING: The Excalibur is adrift, hurdling towards Romulan space following what appears to be a wormhole created by Excalibur's own engines. Engineering is working feverishly to try and restore warp and impulse, along with a host of other systems. Val and Clark are trying to fix the communications array, whilst Medical is working to patch people up -- as they can't work on the antiviral medication with most of their power systems down. As we pick up, we have a little more than hour before we violate actual Romulan space. MEE6 BOT 07-Feb-21 08:05 PM ======== BEGIN SIM ======== ======== BEGIN SIM ======== ======== BEGIN SIM ======== Rhan K'hal 07-Feb-21 08:06 PM (( peeks in )) Irene Mincine 07-Feb-21 08:07 PM "How we doing?" Irene is with the medical team, helping out with patching everyone up. William Chocox 07-Feb-21 08:07 PM "Alright Reynolds, back in the tube." William crawls back into the Jefferies tube and starts climbing down to 16. Captain Swain 07-Feb-21 08:07 PM Frowns looking over the data, looks to Jalen again. It's possible, if our warp coils were far enough out of alignment that it could create a wormhole. That used to happen a lot more often back in the old days, but there should be half a dozen different fail safes to keep that from happening. Erich Jaenke, CEng 07-Feb-21 08:08 PM :: Following the good doctor :: Captain Swain 07-Feb-21 08:08 PM Clark> Opens the storage locker and is incredibly relieved to find that there is in fact, a cache of actuators for the Chambers coil Oh thank the great bird. Irene Mincine 07-Feb-21 08:09 PM Val> "Spare parts?" She's working on fixing wiring under a wall panel on the other side of the room. William Chocox 07-Feb-21 08:09 PM William climbs down the ladder, keeping track of what deck he's at. Captain Swain 07-Feb-21 08:09 PM Clark> Yep. Actuators. Hopefully this is enough to repair the coil. Irene Mincine 07-Feb-21 08:11 PM Val> Switches out the tool she's using. "One less thing to worry about. Oh, I'm gonna need some more optical fiber, too. Got any in there?" Captain Swain 07-Feb-21 08:11 PM Clark> tosses her a roll Erich Jaenke, CEng 07-Feb-21 08:11 PM Do you think the bridge is okay? What's happening to the ship? :: She flicks her hair back as she climbs :: Irene Mincine 07-Feb-21 08:13 PM Val> Catches it! "Thanks. I can fix a console, don't know how to fix a chambers coil. I hope you do." She patches up some cabling and closes the console panel. It lights up again. CdrMirandaHawthorne 07-Feb-21 08:13 PM Ens Reynolds> ::Following Chocox to the next deck. As soon as they got there, the deck was in chaos -- the emergency lights cut through the hazy smoke and engineers were working on almost every panel.:: Irene Mincine 07-Feb-21 08:14 PM Irene> "I don't know, other than the power loss." She tries her combadge. "Mincine to Bridge, you alive up there?" Captain Swain 07-Feb-21 08:14 PM Clark> Yep. Pops open a panel and slides in sideways I might need you to ahnd me some stuff. Rugan> +Irene+ Bridge here, we're alive. For the moment. Looks at the tactical monitor William Chocox 07-Feb-21 08:15 PM "I think we found the power surge." William takes a rag and puts it over his face before finding an ensign. "This where the power surge blew through?" Irene Mincine 07-Feb-21 08:15 PM Val> "No problem." She heads on over to the storage closet. "Just tell me what you need me to grab." Irene> A pause. "...For the moment?" CdrMirandaHawthorne 07-Feb-21 08:17 PM Engineer> Chief! ::Gestures wildly.:: It's in the main node for this deck. Everything is fried! Everything! Captain Swain 07-Feb-21 08:18 PM Rugan> +Irene+ Assuming a Romulan warbird doesn't decide to destroy us before we cross into their space, and assuming that once we do cross into their space, a warbird doesn't destroy us then, yes. Good to hear from you though. Communications are patchy all over the ship. We went through some damned wormhole or the other. Catches a look from the Captain, though Asher seemed more intent on the science console William Chocox 07-Feb-21 08:18 PM William sighed heavily, tying his makeshift mask around his head. "That's why I'm here, this is the single most important repair we have now while we wait for the plasma injector to cool down." CdrMirandaHawthorne 07-Feb-21 08:18 PM Ens Reynolds> ::Coughing and covering his nose and mouth with his uniform.:: We need to get the extractors working. Irene Mincine 07-Feb-21 08:18 PM Irene> +Rugan+ "Uh... all right... I guess I should leave you alone up there. Just checking in. Is anyone wounded?" Captain Swain 07-Feb-21 08:19 PM Rugan> +Irene+ Nothing major up here, just a few bumps and bruises. William Chocox 07-Feb-21 08:20 PM "Yeah, any idea why life support hasn't cleared out the smoke?" Irene Mincine 07-Feb-21 08:20 PM Irene> +Rugan+ "I'm with the medical team, Dr. Dubois and Dr. Ryssan. Do you need us up there?" Captain Swain 07-Feb-21 08:20 PM Clark> Tosses his uniform jacket out of the crawl space he was occupying Dang its hot. CdrMirandaHawthorne 07-Feb-21 08:21 PM Engineer> It isn't working on this deck -- or not as efficiently as it should. We've been working on it, but it's only at about sixty percent right now. Captain Swain 07-Feb-21 08:21 PM Rugan> +Irene+ Negative. Captain would probably appreciate some casualty numbers though, when you have time. William Chocox 07-Feb-21 08:22 PM "Alright, I want you to put a team on that. Lead me to where the surge was, I want to take a wrench to it myself." Captain Swain 07-Feb-21 08:22 PM Clark> Can you give me a type 3 spanner and uh... checks one of those thingys that looks like a sonic screwdriver but is actually a different kind of spanner? Erich Jaenke, CEng 07-Feb-21 08:23 PM :: Listens to Irene :: Irene Mincine 07-Feb-21 08:24 PM Irene> +Rugan+ "Understood. We'll leave you alone up there." She sighs to Indaura. "Well, they're alive up there and don't need a medical team for now, but it looks like we might be in some Romulan trouble again." CdrMirandaHawthorne 07-Feb-21 08:24 PM Ens Reynolds> I'll see what I can do about that life support. ::Starts off in the other direction.:: Engineer> ::Waves Chocox down the corridor.:: It's at the primary junction for this section. William Chocox 07-Feb-21 08:26 PM "Thank you Reynolds!" William follows the other engineer toward where the power surge blew through like a bomb. Irene Mincine 07-Feb-21 08:26 PM Val> "Uh... hold on. Damn, it is hot in here, isn't it?" She also takes off her uniform jacket. She's wearing a grey uniform tank underneath it. Her chest and right shoulder are visibly scarred from old burns and shrapnel, not to mention the visible seam between where her shoulder ends and her prosthetic begins. "Type 3 spanner and... yeah, this." She tosses the tools over to Clark. Captain Swain 07-Feb-21 08:26 PM Continues frowning, looking over the data Computer, bring up all records for engineering safety protocols from the last 8 weeks. William Chocox 07-Feb-21 08:27 PM ((Why do I feel that I'm about to get the bollocking of my life?)) Erich Jaenke, CEng 07-Feb-21 08:28 PM Romulans... :: she sighs :: Captain Swain 07-Feb-21 08:28 PM Clark> Thanks. Might be an EPS manifold overloaded somewhere nearby. Could explain the consoles. Tosses one of the burnt out actuators One down, uh 18 more to go. Irene Mincine 07-Feb-21 08:29 PM Val> "Why did they design a coil with 19 actuators?" Does a count of the spare parts. Captain Swain 07-Feb-21 08:29 PM Computer> Those records are unavailable at this time. Please consult data restoration protocols. William Chocox 07-Feb-21 08:29 PM As him and the Engineer get to the junction point, William starts poking, prodding, and scanning to see what's going on. Irene Mincine 07-Feb-21 08:29 PM Irene> "I hate the Neutral Zone. I hate the Romulans." Captain Swain 07-Feb-21 08:29 PM Clark> There's actually twenty some on this model alone. And don't ask me. You know Starfleet. They'd over engineer a squirt gun. Asher> Damnation. smacks his hand on the console Ouch. Rugan> Looks away to avoid laughing at the Captain CdrMirandaHawthorne 07-Feb-21 08:31 PM Cdr Jalen Stanton> ::Glances at Swain.:: Problems? Irene Mincine 07-Feb-21 08:32 PM Val> "Ugh, right. Our fighters were more optical cable and duraplast interconnect than hull plating." She pops over to the console she repaired and checked the status of the local life support system. "Let's see if I can cool it down any." Captain Swain 07-Feb-21 08:32 PM to Jalen, nursing his hand All of the records for every ship safety system just happened to be among the deleted files after the computer core took some of the power surge. Erich Jaenke, CEng 07-Feb-21 08:33 PM How much time to we have before they arrive? Captain Swain 07-Feb-21 08:33 PM Clark> Grunts as he manages to to free another actuator Irene Mincine 07-Feb-21 08:33 PM Irene> "I didn't ask, but probably not long if they're that worried about it." William Chocox 07-Feb-21 08:34 PM "Damn, this piece really got the work didn't it?" William starts to do what he needs to to repair the broken parts. Irene Mincine 07-Feb-21 08:34 PM Val> "Is it getting any better?" She cranks down the temperature controls for the control room. Captain Swain 07-Feb-21 08:34 PM Rex> Beginning to think he's cursed, still in the turbolift, waiting for someone to find him Clark> That seems to be better. This isn't exactly a well ventilated place. Keeps working on the actuators CdrMirandaHawthorne 07-Feb-21 08:35 PM Cdr Jalen Stanton> Did you try to access the backup systems? Or were they blown, also? Captain Swain 07-Feb-21 08:36 PM Trying now, but the computer core is a holy mess. Wrinkles his nose The back ups are also gone, but nothing else in that memory block is damaged. William Chocox 07-Feb-21 08:37 PM ((shivers, like someone has walked over his own grave.)) Irene Mincine 07-Feb-21 08:38 PM Val> "The computer core is fried, it looks like. I can't get access to much outside this room from here. I think there's a stuck turbolift, maybe I can get it free." She tries to get power going to Rex again. CdrMirandaHawthorne 07-Feb-21 08:39 PM ACTION> Chocox finds that all of the power nodes on that deck were blown in the overload and would need to be replaced. The failure in the safety systems caused a cascade of other failures throughout all of the systems. Captain Swain 07-Feb-21 08:40 PM Clark> Tosses another fried actuator out 14 more. How much time do we have before we cross into Romulan space again. William Chocox 07-Feb-21 08:40 PM "How in the blue blazes? We just did diagnostics on all of this..." He turns to the engineer. "We need to replace all of the nodes on this deck. We also need to figure out why the safety systems failed." Captain Swain 07-Feb-21 08:41 PM Asher> Runs a hand through his hair That can't be a coincidence. Irene Mincine 07-Feb-21 08:41 PM Val> Checks the console. "You don't wanna know. Just get those actuators going." She's running spare parts back and forth for him. Captain Swain 07-Feb-21 08:42 PM Clark> Ouch! Curses in a foreign language, to avoid the censors Son of a --- Erich Jaenke, CEng 07-Feb-21 08:42 PM Where to now Irene? Captain Swain 07-Feb-21 08:43 PM Rugan> Captain, Commander... Rugan's voice had gone extremely sober I hate to make things worse, but if our sensors are functioning correctly, I am picking up a D'Deridex class warbird 100km on the otherside of the border. They just dropped out of cloak. Irene Mincine 07-Feb-21 08:43 PM Irene> "Uh... we're on deck... hm... uh..." She thinks for a moment. "Well, they don't need us on the bridge. We're on deck 3. I guess deck 2." Climbing up! Erich Jaenke, CEng 07-Feb-21 08:44 PM Up we go Irene Mincine 07-Feb-21 08:44 PM Val> "Ya all right?" She's carrying an actuator on her shoulder. CdrMirandaHawthorne 07-Feb-21 08:44 PM Engineer> I can send someone down to get the replacements, but it'll take a little while to get everything up here without the lifts working. Captain Swain 07-Feb-21 08:44 PM Asher> Looks over to Jalen When it rains. Clark> Yeah. I just tried to take a short cut and zapped the crap out of myself. Irene Mincine 07-Feb-21 08:44 PM Irene> "OK. You go left, I'll go right." She takes off down the hall of Deck 2, looking for anyone who needs assistance. Erich Jaenke, CEng 07-Feb-21 08:45 PM :: Goes left :: Captain Swain 07-Feb-21 08:45 PM Rex> Hears the doors to the lift slide open, he couldn't see more than a few inches infront of his face as the entire deck was pitch black, except for some stray flashlights from crew Irene Mincine 07-Feb-21 08:45 PM Val> "Well don't do that! You're the only one who can fix the chambers coil, dammit." William Chocox 07-Feb-21 08:45 PM "Well, that's the only thing we can do." Captain Swain 07-Feb-21 08:46 PM Clark> There's probably a twenty or so engineers who would disagree with you, but I they're not here so I'll take the compliment where I can get it. Asher> Gets up and heads towards his chair I assume we still have no weapons, communications, engines or defensive systems? Irene Mincine 07-Feb-21 08:47 PM Val> "Yeah, and having to go grab another one once you've zapped yourself into the Delta Quadrant would be a waste of precious time." Captain Swain 07-Feb-21 08:48 PM Clark> Grins even though he knows Val can't see him Just a few more to go, then we should be able to power up the subspace array. Rugan> That would be correct sir. I could put on a space suit and shoot at them with a hand phaser. Irene Mincine 07-Feb-21 08:50 PM Val> "Anything I can do to speed it up?" Captain Swain 07-Feb-21 08:50 PM Rugan> But I don't think it would be much of a match for their shields. CdrMirandaHawthorne 07-Feb-21 08:50 PM ACTION> After a hiss, the air circulation system on deck 16 begins working, sucking out the tainted air as the life support system kicks in. William Chocox 07-Feb-21 08:51 PM William rubs his face with his sleeve, somehow the makeup department had come in and sooted him up. "At least something's working." Captain Swain 07-Feb-21 08:51 PM Clark> You can start priming the secondary systems, we'll have to completely restart it. Hopefully the power surge didn't mess with the subroutines. Turns to Look at Rugan with a stare that could melt steel beams CdrMirandaHawthorne 07-Feb-21 08:52 PM Engineer> ::Sends a team up to main engineering to gather replacement nodes.:: Irene Mincine 07-Feb-21 08:52 PM Val> "We'll find out, I guess." She hops back to that console she repaired and starts getting things going again with the subspace array. "OK. Secondary systems... secondary systems..." Captain Swain 07-Feb-21 08:52 PM Rugan> Clears his throat Just an idea sir. I will, uh, keep those ideas to a minimum. Asher> Looks to Jalen Arden has a theory that I pissed off some dead ancient god on an away mission a few years ago, and I am beginning to suspect he was right. ACTION> The alarm on the bridge dings to helpfully notify them that they have just under 10 minutes before they cross into Romulan space. William Chocox 07-Feb-21 08:55 PM ((Now does Jalen believe this ship is cursed?)) CdrMirandaHawthorne 07-Feb-21 08:55 PM Cdr Jalen Stanton> ::Hearing the alert, he scowled.:: After this, I believe it. Captain Swain 07-Feb-21 08:55 PM (( Not the ship, just Asher lol )) CdrMirandaHawthorne 07-Feb-21 08:55 PM (( Not the ship... just the crew. )) Captain Swain 07-Feb-21 08:55 PM Rugan> Position of the warbird is unchanged, at least. William Chocox 07-Feb-21 08:56 PM As William waits for the parts to get up, he moves to different repair teams to give them whatever help they need. Captain Swain 07-Feb-21 08:57 PM Asher> Maybe our next mission can be a quest to undo the curse? Irene Mincine 07-Feb-21 08:57 PM Val> Powering up the systems. "Ya got about 5 minutes before we get thrown in a Romulan prison, Clark." Captain Swain 07-Feb-21 08:57 PM +Will+ Bridge to Will. Clark> Oh, lovely. Begins to work faster William Chocox 07-Feb-21 08:57 PM +Bridge+ "Chocox here." Captain Swain 07-Feb-21 08:58 PM +Cho+ Now would be a good time for one of those fabled Starfleet Engineering miracles. We're about 5 minutes away from violating Romulan space, and we have a welcoming committee waiting. Erich Jaenke, CEng 07-Feb-21 09:00 PM :: Helping fix various crew, nothing major :: Captain Swain 07-Feb-21 09:01 PM Clark> Okay that’s it. Let me uh, crawl out of here then fire it up. Clark> They should see it on the bridge as soon as we do, assuming we don't blow ourselves up -- which I guess they would also see? William Chocox 07-Feb-21 09:02 PM William swears quite loudly, almost enough for the whole hallway to hear. +Bridge+ "I'm trying my best captain. I'm still waiting for the plasma injectors to the warp core to cool, and we're just now getting power nodes down from Engineering to here on Deck 16." Irene Mincine 07-Feb-21 09:02 PM Val> Still sweating up a storm, even in her uniform tank top. "Support systems online and... well, as nominal as they're gonna get. Let's hope we don't blow ourselves up, yeah." Captain Swain 07-Feb-21 09:02 PM +Will+ Understood. Do your best. Bridge out. *He knew there was no need to do a speech about the urgency of the situation, and besides, if they didn't respond to hails from the Romulans, there was an extremely good possibility they'd be dead shortly anyway. * William Chocox 07-Feb-21 09:03 PM +Bridge+ "I always do." Captain Swain 07-Feb-21 09:03 PM << Irene, give me a number 1-20, Will also give me a number 1-20 >> Irene Mincine 07-Feb-21 09:03 PM (( 9 )) William Chocox 07-Feb-21 09:04 PM (( 16 )) Captain Swain 07-Feb-21 09:04 PM (( Hot damn! )) William Chocox 07-Feb-21 09:04 PM ((I don't know how to feel and at this point I'm too afraid to ask.)) Captain Swain 07-Feb-21 09:04 PM ACTION> Clark and Val do not blow themselves, or us up, but instead manage to get the subspace array back online, just as Excalibur crosses into Romulan space. Irene Mincine 07-Feb-21 09:05 PM Val> "Carillon to bridge, we're online!" CdrMirandaHawthorne 07-Feb-21 09:08 PM Romulan Warbird> +Excalibur+ Federation ship, you have just entered Romulan Imperial space. Turn back immediately, or you will be destroyed. ACTION> Sensors show the Romulan ship's weapon systems coming online a moment later, targeting the Excalibur as they power up to fire. Captain Swain 07-Feb-21 09:08 PM !Pause MEE6 BOT 07-Feb-21 09:08 PM ======== PAUSE SIM ======== ======== PAUSE SIM ======== ======== PAUSE SIM ========

SD 0207.2021 The Excalibur is adrift, hurdling towards Romulan space following what appears to be a wormhole created by Excalibur's own engines. Engineering is working feverishly to try and restore warp and impulse, along with a host of other systems. Val and Clark are trying to fix the communications array, whilst Medical is working to patch people up -- as they can't work on the antiviral medication with most of their power systems down. As we pick up, we have a little more than hour before we violate actual Romulan space.

Captain Swain 31-Jan-21 08:04 PM MISSION BRIEF: En route to the mostly Tellerite colony of Dourup IV near the Romulan Neutral Zone to provide medical assistance following the outbreak of a deadly virus, the Excalibur encountered a wormhole, the source of which has yet to be determined. Though engineering was able to disable our warpdrive and collapse the wormhole, we are now adrift in the Neutral Zone itself, hurdling at 3/4 impulse towards Romulan space. Main Power is offline throughout the ship, along with a number of other systems. The stardrive section in particular has taken the brunt of the power overload and is dark, with the exception of chemically powered battery emergency lights. Life support and sensors are online, but subspace communications, weapons, shields, warp drive, impulse and the turbolifts are all offline. MEE6 BOT 31-Jan-21 08:07 PM ======== BEGIN SIM ======== ======== BEGIN SIM ======== ======== BEGIN SIM ======== Captain Swain 31-Jan-21 08:07 PM Rex> ::In a turbolift, batting his eyes open, cursing profusely in the dark.:: William Chocox 31-Jan-21 08:07 PM William comes bursting through the grate, the grate itself barely missing a hapless ensign. "REYNOLDS!" Captain Swain 31-Jan-21 08:08 PM On the bridge, looking at the Master Systems Display at the back of the room, brows furrowed Maryse Dubois 31-Jan-21 08:08 PM ::In the Med Lab, making sure the samples and progress on the virus are secure.:: CdrMirandaHawthorne 31-Jan-21 08:08 PM Ens Reynolds> SIR! ::In a panic as he tried to jumpstart their power systems to no avail.:: Irene Mincine 31-Jan-21 08:08 PM Val is sitting at helm, throwing her hands up in the air. "I can't do anything here. The impulse manifold is jammed and I couldn't get enough delta-V out of the maneuvering jets to move a grapefruit." Captain Swain 31-Jan-21 08:08 PM Clark> Has decided he was absolutely, 100% better off on some backworld outpost than this accursed ship William Chocox 31-Jan-21 08:09 PM William walks up to him. "Do you have an idea as to what we need to repair? I think we need to check the injectors." Irene Mincine 31-Jan-21 08:10 PM Irene, meanwhile, is with Maryse in the med lab helping to secure the samples. "Looks like we're good here. But we're not making much progress on emergency power. You're the superior officer, what should we do?" Maryse Dubois 31-Jan-21 08:11 PM As long as everything is secure, they will be fine. But we have to deal with the immediate situation, and make sure everyone else is ok. CdrMirandaHawthorne 31-Jan-21 08:11 PM Ens Reynolds> Yes, sir. The plasma injector looks like it was damaged during the overload. But to repair it, we have to shut down the core completely and let it cool. Erich Jaenke, CEng 31-Jan-21 08:11 PM :: Dark dark...well, except for the emergency light strewn along the ceiling :: Glad we are not doing anything serious. :: Goes to ready any emergency kits not requiring ship power :: Captain Swain 31-Jan-21 08:12 PM Clark> Looks over to Val At least your console still has stuff on it. Power relays are off all over the ship and there's no way to even think about rerouting it. William Chocox 31-Jan-21 08:12 PM "Then we're going to have to do that. We'll need to warn the ship." Irene Mincine 31-Jan-21 08:13 PM Irene> "I'm certified in emergency first aid if you need a nurse. I'm not wearing an apron or bonnet, though." William Chocox 31-Jan-21 08:13 PM "What about the interlocks? Why didn't the safeties engage?" Captain Swain 31-Jan-21 08:13 PM Turns around, forcing the frown off his face. He knew the crew was rattled, and he couldn't let his own annoyance at the situation come through. Alright people. I want you to start a silent timer for us Carilon for our approach to Romulan space. CdrMirandaHawthorne 31-Jan-21 08:14 PM Ens Reynolds> I'd guess that the power surge killed them, sir. It was more than the systems could handle. Irene Mincine 31-Jan-21 08:15 PM Val> "Hold on..." She tries to reconfigure her console, which is still working, to bring up some engineering and power info. "Can you get anything out of this, Clark?" She also starts a countdown to the Romulan border. "Silent countdown's going, Cap." William Chocox 31-Jan-21 08:15 PM "We're going to need to fix those as well. How's recruiting anyone that has so much as minored in Engineering at the Academy going?" Maryse Dubois 31-Jan-21 08:15 PM ::Hands Irene a med kit, before taking one herself.:: I guess we work our way up, since comms are down. I'll disperse med teams to the lower decks. Captain Swain 31-Jan-21 08:16 PM Clark, head down to Deck 8 and see what you can find out about the subspace communications array. Engineering is going to have its hands full with the power systems. Erich Jaenke, CEng 31-Jan-21 08:17 PM :: Goes up to Dr. Dubois :: Where is the best place for me? Doubt counseling is high on the list. Irene Mincine 31-Jan-21 08:17 PM Irene> "Gotcha." She clips the medkit to her waist. "After you, Doctor. Can't imagine turbolifts are working..." Captain Swain 31-Jan-21 08:17 PM Making his way over to the science console, casting a glance to Jalen I want to find out how a wormhole snuck up on us. They aren't exactly a dime a dozen. Maryse Dubois 31-Jan-21 08:17 PM You can join us, or head down with the other teams, or you can man the fort so to speak. Captain Swain 31-Jan-21 08:18 PM Clark> Straightens his somewhat dirty uniform Aye sir, can I take the Lieutenant with me? I might need some help. Glances to Val I guess we don't have much need for a pilot right now. Gives a look to Jalen to say one way or the other CdrMirandaHawthorne 31-Jan-21 08:18 PM Ens Reynolds> We've got all hands on deck, sir. Everyone we could get is out in the field trying to find the location of the overloaded section. We've narrowed it down to decks 15 through 17. Erich Jaenke, CEng 31-Jan-21 08:19 PM I'll head down with you. :: Gets a kit :: CdrMirandaHawthorne 31-Jan-21 08:20 PM Cdr Jalen Stanton> ::He nodded.:: We can handle it for now. Trying to get the impulse engines offline. ::Working at the engineering station.:: Irene Mincine 31-Jan-21 08:20 PM Val> "I'm not doing much piloting right now..." William Chocox 31-Jan-21 08:21 PM "Ok, here's the plan. You and me are on interlocks and safety measures while we wait for the warp core to cool." Captain Swain 31-Jan-21 08:21 PM Clark> Looks over to Val Hope you like climbing then. Maryse Dubois 31-Jan-21 08:21 PM ::Nods.:: We'll start with deck 4 then. ::She exits sickbay, heading to the nearest access point. Popping the hatch, she climbs in.:: Captain Swain 31-Jan-21 08:21 PM Clark> Headed over to the JTs after grabbing one of the emergency engineering kits stashed on the bridge At least it’s down ladders I guess. CdrMirandaHawthorne 31-Jan-21 08:22 PM Ens Reynolds> ::Nods.:: Aye, sir. I guess you already know that the lifts are down, so we're going to have to start crawling. William Chocox 31-Jan-21 08:22 PM "Let me inform the bridge and the ship before we shut down the warp core." +Swain+ "Engineering to Captain Swain." Irene Mincine 31-Jan-21 08:22 PM Val> Stands up out of her seat and follows Clark, grabbing another emergency kit on the way. "Well, my leg's held together with durasteel pins and chewing gum, but other than that..." William Chocox 31-Jan-21 08:22 PM William gives Reynolds a look. Maryse Dubois 31-Jan-21 08:22 PM ::Arrives at a junction and begins climbing up.:: Captain Swain 31-Jan-21 08:23 PM Rugan> The ensign frowned at the tactical monitor Still nothing on sensors but at this range we might not be able to detect a cloaked ship. Erich Jaenke, CEng 31-Jan-21 08:23 PM :: Following the doctor :: Irene Mincine 31-Jan-21 08:23 PM Irene> "Let's go!" She follows Maryse. Thankfully all those Klingon calisthenics have been paying off as she has no trouble keeping up. Captain Swain 31-Jan-21 08:23 PM I glad am some of the comms lines are working at least. +Engineering+ Swain here. William Chocox 31-Jan-21 08:23 PM +Swain+ "Captain, I have some bad news." Captain Swain 31-Jan-21 08:24 PM Rugan> Especially with all the subspace interference from the wormhole. +Engineering+ Not what I wanted to hear Mr. Chocox, but go ahead. William Chocox 31-Jan-21 08:25 PM +Swain+ "We have to shut the warp core down entirely in order to make repairs." Captain Swain 31-Jan-21 08:26 PM +Engineering+ Bites his lip instead of cursing, takes a deep breath Understood. What’s the butchers bill? Rugan> Lowly to himself Not that it would matter if we did find a cloaked ship. We're sitting ducks without weapons or shields. CdrMirandaHawthorne 31-Jan-21 08:27 PM Cdr Jalen Stanton> At least if we kill the warp core, it'll kill the engines. However, we'll still be drifting without external sensors. Maryse Dubois 31-Jan-21 08:27 PM ::Arrives on deck 4. She pops the exit hatch out into the corridor. They were at a fork.:: William Chocox 31-Jan-21 08:28 PM +Swain+ "What I know is that we need to wait for the plasma injector to cool down before replacing it. There's a power overload that disabled the safety interlocks, I'm fairly certain that the impulse reactor's messed up. Weapons and comms are down...and I think I got a rope burn climbing down the Jeffries tube." Captain Swain 31-Jan-21 08:28 PM Clark> He strapped the kit to his back so he could climb down the ladder more easily, he looked up to Val and then kept moving You know, my mother didn't want me to join the fleet. Irene Mincine 31-Jan-21 08:29 PM Irene> "Which way? Deck 4... um... crap, where does this go..." Captain Swain 31-Jan-21 08:29 PM +Engineering+ Manages a smile at the last part Very well. We have a little under two and half hours before we drift into Romulan space. Prioritize getting engines back online. I sent Clark and Carilon down to see about the subspace antenna. We still need to find out what caused the wormhole in the first place too. Irene Mincine 31-Jan-21 08:29 PM Val> Climbing down with Clark. "She afraid you'd end up like me?" Erich Jaenke, CEng 31-Jan-21 08:29 PM Which way? Captain Swain 31-Jan-21 08:30 PM Clark> My older brother was at Chinktoka, the second time. He kept climbing William Chocox 31-Jan-21 08:31 PM +Swain+ "Wormholes are outside of my purview unfortunately, sir. I'm going to get to repairs." Maryse Dubois 31-Jan-21 08:31 PM This is mostly quarters. ::Points left.:: You two go that way, I'll head the other way. We'll meet at the crew lounge. Captain Swain 31-Jan-21 08:31 PM +Engineering+ Fortunately not mine. Keep us updated. William Chocox 31-Jan-21 08:32 PM +Swain+ "Aye sir." "Reynolds! Shut down the core!" Captain Swain 31-Jan-21 08:32 PM Looks over to Jalen Irene Mincine 31-Jan-21 08:32 PM Val> "Yeah. So was I." Her normal casualness becomes more firm and military. "Let's climb." Captain Swain 31-Jan-21 08:33 PM Clark> Its about three more decks down, and then four sections over. William Chocox 31-Jan-21 08:33 PM William goes over to his office/console and gets his repair kit. "Let's get climbing." CdrMirandaHawthorne 31-Jan-21 08:34 PM Ens Reynolds> ::Having already made preparations to do so, all it took were a few quick button taps. The system began blaring all sorts of warnings, which Reynolds dismissed. A moment later, the warp engines went offline and the ship was adrift.:: Cdr Jalen Stanton> ::Pushes off the console as it went dead and sighed, running one hand through his hair as he walked down to the command center.:: Well... that's that. Irene Mincine 31-Jan-21 08:35 PM Val> Continues climbing down in silence. Distracted, she nearly runs into Clark a few times as they descend. Irene> "Got it..." She heads left, looking for anyone in need of her assistance! Captain Swain 31-Jan-21 08:36 PM I really wish I had some tea right now. He rubbed his temples The sensor logs are a mess. Looks like some of the computer core files were affected by the overload too. Maryse Dubois 31-Jan-21 08:37 PM ::Starts down her corridor.:: Captain Swain 31-Jan-21 08:37 PM Tabbing through the information Someone's going to be disappointed. Looks like the entire holodeck library file was fragged. Irene Mincine 31-Jan-21 08:38 PM Irene's ears start burning. She's not sure why. CdrMirandaHawthorne 31-Jan-21 08:38 PM Cdr Jalen Stanton> ::Sits heavily.:: That wormhole... you're right. It just popped out of nowhere. How? We're in a heavily explored area. Every inch of the neutral zone is documented. This shouldn't have happened. Ens Reynolds> It's done, sir! ::Grabs his kit to join Will.:: We're dead in the water. Or, er... space. Captain Swain 31-Jan-21 08:39 PM He nodded and returned to the sensor files Nothing on record either. Carilon did mention some navigational hazards, but those are charted. I wonder ... he chewed on his lip William Chocox 31-Jan-21 08:39 PM "Very well, let's get up to wherever this power overload was. You said between 15 and 17?" William re-enters the Jeffries Tube. Captain Swain 31-Jan-21 08:40 PM Clark> Stops the descent at a junction Here we are, deck 8. He tapped on the door panel Crap. Its sealed. Must be an overload. We'll have open it manually. Erich Jaenke, CEng 31-Jan-21 08:41 PM :: Searching :: Irene Mincine 31-Jan-21 08:41 PM Val> "Dammit..." She pops open the wall panel and tries the manual release lever. "Anything?" Captain Swain 31-Jan-21 08:41 PM Clark> At least it was a junction and he didn't have to pry open a door while hanging suspended 8 decks in the air Captain Swain 31-Jan-21 08:42 PM Clark> There we go. Starts crawling CdrMirandaHawthorne 31-Jan-21 08:43 PM Ens Reynolds> Yes, sir. Only a couple of decks down, thankfully, but we don't know what section. I've got teams roving all three decks. Hopefully someone will find something on our way down. Maryse Dubois 31-Jan-21 08:43 PM ::Found a couple crewmen with minor scratches, but nothing major. She makes her way towards the lounge.:: William Chocox 31-Jan-21 08:44 PM William climbs down. "I have faith in my crewmembers." Irene Mincine 31-Jan-21 08:44 PM Irene> Found similar, nothing she couldn't handle, on her way back to the lounge. Val> "I hate these tubes so much..." She crawls along behind Clark. Captain Swain 31-Jan-21 08:46 PM Clark> During an academy training cruise, I was stuck in one for like sixteen hours. Shudders So yeah me too. Erich Jaenke, CEng 31-Jan-21 08:46 PM :: Looking for downed crew :: CdrMirandaHawthorne 31-Jan-21 08:48 PM Ens Reynolds> ::Huffing and puffing as he crawls after Chocox, light bobbing about.:: Irene Mincine 31-Jan-21 08:48 PM Val> Scoffs to herself. "Yeah. Sounds terrible. I spent..." She pauses to think for a second, then continues crawling. "Spent... um... let's just keep going." William Chocox 31-Jan-21 08:49 PM "Have you been running Reynolds?" William says, his own light weaving a bit. CdrMirandaHawthorne 31-Jan-21 08:49 PM Ens Reynolds> Running around engineering! Captain Swain 31-Jan-21 08:50 PM Opens another window on his console That's interesting. Just before we encountered the wormhole, sensors detected an unusually high level of quantum fluxations in our warp field. Clark> Keeps moving, completely unaware of the rumbling behind him CdrMirandaHawthorne 31-Jan-21 08:52 PM Cdr Jalen Stanton> In our warp field? Something from the ship? Irene Mincine 31-Jan-21 08:52 PM (grumbling or rumbling?) Captain Swain 31-Jan-21 08:52 PM (( por que no los dos )) Irene Mincine 31-Jan-21 08:52 PM Val> "Come on. We're almost there." She snaps back to seriousness. William Chocox 31-Jan-21 08:53 PM "Got it. Here we go, I think we're at 15." William pushes the grate out of the way. Maryse Dubois 31-Jan-21 08:53 PM ::Waiting at the lounge.:: Captain Swain 31-Jan-21 08:54 PM Nods That’s what it looks like. There's normally some small variations in the quantum time-space field as we pass through warp, but this is... Brings it up on console so Jalen can see it too. CdrMirandaHawthorne 31-Jan-21 08:54 PM Ens Reynolds> ::Jumps down off the last rung of the ladder and crouches to crawl through after Will.:: Captain Swain 31-Jan-21 08:54 PM Clark> Stops as the come to another an exit This should be the communications control room. CdrMirandaHawthorne 31-Jan-21 08:54 PM Cdr Jalen Stanton> ::Leans over to have a look, lips pursed.:: Huh... what could have caused that? Erich Jaenke, CEng 31-Jan-21 08:55 PM :: Arrives at the lounge and walks up to Dubois :: William Chocox 31-Jan-21 08:55 PM "Let's hope someone has found the problem and it's down here." Captain Swain 31-Jan-21 08:55 PM Purses his lips Theoretically? Irene Mincine 31-Jan-21 08:55 PM Val> Tries the door. "Ok, let's see what it looks like inside." Irene> Comes running into the lounge. "No major injuries, doctor. Just cuts and bruises." Captain Swain 31-Jan-21 08:57 PM ACTION> The door comes open, with a little bit of work, and the communications room looks a bit like an academy dorm room the night after finals. Maryse Dubois 31-Jan-21 08:57 PM ::Nods.:: Same. I guess we move up again. ::Takes the nearest junction up again, heading for deck 3.:: Erich Jaenke, CEng 31-Jan-21 08:58 PM :: Follows :: Irene Mincine 31-Jan-21 08:58 PM Irene> "All right..." She follows her up to deck 3. CdrMirandaHawthorne 31-Jan-21 08:58 PM Ensign> ::Sees Chocox and Reynolds pop out of the JT and sighed.:: Sir! We haven't found anything on deck 15 yet, but we're still looking. Are you here to help? Irene Mincine 31-Jan-21 08:59 PM Val> Pushes the door open with a struggle and takes a good look inside the communications control room. "This place is completely wrecked. Is any of the equipment still working?" William Chocox 31-Jan-21 09:00 PM "I am here to facilitate repairs. We're waiting on the warp core to cool down for the moment. Have you heard from the teams on 16 and 17?" Captain Swain 31-Jan-21 09:01 PM Clark> Pops open his tricorder Most of the consoles are offline. Looks like an ODN relay went out with the power surge. But the main control systems are online. Walks over to a secondary console that was flickering Clark> Does some bee-booping That however... not great. Irene Mincine 31-Jan-21 09:02 PM Val> "At least we can replace an ODN relay..." She follows him over to the console. "What's not great?" CdrMirandaHawthorne 31-Jan-21 09:02 PM Ensign> No, sir. We've been busy with our own deck. Looks like the surge came through here, but the power nodes held. Some scoring in a few systems, but nothing extensive. Captain Swain 31-Jan-21 09:03 PM Clark> Closes his tricorder The actuators on the chamber coil within the main subspace transceiver array are burned out, I'd guess by the overload, though the coil itself is undamaged -- which that’s good news. Irene Mincine 31-Jan-21 09:04 PM Val> Val shakes her head. "I'm not an engineer, Clark. How bad is that? Can we fix the actuators?" Captain Swain 31-Jan-21 09:05 PM Clark> We can replace them, but it’s a tedious process. Assuming we have enough surplus and don't have to scavenge them off shuttles or something. Clark> I am glad you came though. He smiled I will deffo need a hand. William Chocox 31-Jan-21 09:07 PM "Alright, if nothing looks like it's about to explode or will when we put power through it, then Reynolds and I are headed down to 16 to find the team there. Keep up the good work Ensign." Captain Swain 31-Jan-21 09:07 PM << 2 Minute Warning! >> Irene Mincine 31-Jan-21 09:07 PM Val> She raises her prosthetic hand. "Well, you got one." CdrMirandaHawthorne 31-Jan-21 09:08 PM Ensign> Thank you, sir. ::Rushes back to his work.:: Captain Swain 31-Jan-21 09:08 PM Clark> The main array is just behind that panel. He motioned But let's see what we've got in surplus before we go into the crawl space. Clark> I hope we don't have to crawl down to the shuttle bay. Irene Mincine 31-Jan-21 09:10 PM Val> "What, four decks down in the engineering section? That's not too bad." She laughs, then looks for the maintenance bay with the surplus parts. Captain Swain 31-Jan-21 09:11 PM Clark> But then we'd have to climb back up, hauling those things. MEE6 BOT 31-Jan-21 09:11 PM ======== PAUSE SIM ======== ======== PAUSE SIM ======== ======== PAUSE SIM ========

SD 0131.2021 MISSION BRIEF: En route to the mostly Tellerite colony of Dourup IV near the Romulan Neutral Zone to provide medical assistance following the outbreak of a deadly virus, the Excalibur encountered a wormhole, the source of which has yet to be determined. Though engineering was able to disable our warpdrive and collapse the wormhole, we are now adrift in the Neutral Zone itself, hurdling at 3/4 impulse towards Romulan space. Main Power is offline through out the ship, along with a number of other systems. The stardrive section in particular has taken the brunt of the power overload and is dark, with the exception of chemically powered battery emergency lights. Life support and sensors are online, but subspace communications, weapons, shields, warp drive, impulse and the turbolifts are all offline.

Captain Swain 24-Jan-21 08:06 PM MISSION BRIEFING: The Excalibur's patrol of the Agape sector has been sidetracked, with the ship being redirected to route to Dourup IV, a mostly Tellarite colony near the Romulan Neutral Zone. The colony is suffering from an outbreak of d’kar fever, a potentially lethal disease; medical is working produce enough anti-viral for the colony, while security is working on plans for relief efforts. Captain Swain 24-Jan-21 08:11 PM BEGIN SIM !Begin MEE6 BOT 24-Jan-21 08:12 PM ======== BEGIN SIM ======== ======== BEGIN SIM ======== ======== BEGIN SIM ======== Captain Swain 24-Jan-21 08:12 PM ((I FORGOT I COULD DO THAT)) ::In his ready room, drinking tea, reading over status reports Jalen had sent him.:: William Chocox 24-Jan-21 08:13 PM ::William sits at the bridge engineering station, monitoring the various power goings on in the ship. He takes a look to make sure that Medical is getting the power they need to handle the D'Kar fever.:: Maryse Dubois 24-Jan-21 08:13 PM ::In the Med lab, working on the virus.:: William Chocox 24-Jan-21 08:14 PM ((I'm used to using ** to denote actions in Discord RPs that I forgot to use :: initially.)) Irene Mincine 24-Jan-21 08:14 PM :: Irene enters the med lab, carrying a tray of sample containers. :: "Where do you want these?" Captain Swain 24-Jan-21 08:14 PM Rex> ::In Cargo Bay 1, looking over a PADD:: This looks in order. Still need to get more gravlifts though. See if engineering has any they can spare. Erich Jaenke, CEng 24-Jan-21 08:14 PM Wonders if they can make enough anti-virals Maryse Dubois 24-Jan-21 08:15 PM ::Looking over data on one of the samples in use. Looks up.:: On that table, please. ::Points to empty spot.:: Thanks. Captain Swain 24-Jan-21 08:15 PM Taking another drink of tea, Asher looked over at the chrono William Chocox 24-Jan-21 08:16 PM "Captain, we're looking good on power needs so far." CdrMirandaHawthorne 24-Jan-21 08:16 PM Cdr Jalen Stanton> ::On the bridge, he was up pacing while he reviewed his data padd, working off the excess energy, thinking he really needed to schedule some holodeck time.:: Captain Swain 24-Jan-21 08:16 PM Clark> At Operations, hoping nothing exciting happened today. Or ever really. Maybe he should have asked for an assignment on a fleet tug. That had to be a quiet assignment, right? Irene Mincine 24-Jan-21 08:16 PM "All right." :: She sets the tray down on the table. :: "Anything else you need while I'm here?" Val> "Commander looks like he's going nuts over there." :: She whispers to Clark. :: Captain Swain 24-Jan-21 08:17 PM Clark> looks over to Val and nods Mhmmm. Erich Jaenke, CEng 24-Jan-21 08:18 PM How many doses are we to make Dr. Dubois? William Chocox 24-Jan-21 08:18 PM William messages Clark and Val at their consoles "I'm going to have to replace the floor plates at the rate he's wearing through the floor." Maryse Dubois 24-Jan-21 08:19 PM ::Head down, looking through a microscope. Without skipping a beat, slides a PADD down the table.:: You can begin simulations on those samples, using this list of formulae. Captain Swain 24-Jan-21 08:19 PM (( I don't remember if the current bridge specs specific the color of the carpet or not, )) Maryse Dubois 24-Jan-21 08:20 PM ::To Indaura.:: I won't know till I actually find what I am looking for. But I'm closer to a vaccine than an actual cure at the moment. Irene Mincine 24-Jan-21 08:20 PM Irene> "Gotcha. Got a simulation terminal open or am I gonna need to go down to my lab?" She picks up the PADD and slides through the formula info. "Complex stuff here." Captain Swain 24-Jan-21 08:21 PM Clark> frowns as his comms console lights up Incoming transmission from Velkath, the colonial capital. Text only, asking for an ETA update, sir. William Chocox 24-Jan-21 08:21 PM ((The picture doesn't help.)) "We get there, when we get there." Erich Jaenke, CEng 24-Jan-21 08:21 PM :: Looking over the data in sickbay :: CdrMirandaHawthorne 24-Jan-21 08:21 PM Cdr Jalen Stanton> ::Stops suddenly and moves to the forward bridge, standing slightly behind Helm, looking at the main viewer.:: Maryse Dubois 24-Jan-21 08:21 PM ::Still focused on the microscope.:: Next console over is open. Counselor, if you can begin cataloging results from most viable to least. We will need options. Captain Swain 24-Jan-21 08:24 PM Clark> I doubt that's something that the governor of the colony would like to hear, sir. looks over to Stanton Irene Mincine 24-Jan-21 08:24 PM Irene> "All right." She sits at the console, beginning to input the simulation formulas. "Excited to do genetics instead of geophysics..." Val> "We have a navigational computer, you know. I've got the ETA right here." She points to it on her console. Captain Swain 24-Jan-21 08:25 PM Rex> +Medical+ Security to Doctor DuBois William Chocox 24-Jan-21 08:25 PM "What is the ETA then?" Maryse Dubois 24-Jan-21 08:26 PM :;Smirks.:: Genetics are sort of a thing of mine and my family. I can never seem to get away. :;Looks up from the microscope.:: +Rex+ Dubois here. CdrMirandaHawthorne 24-Jan-21 08:26 PM Cdr Jalen Stanton> Even at max warp, we're still two days out. ::Grumbling.:: Not much we can do about that unless they've discovered a way to fold time and space. William Chocox 24-Jan-21 08:27 PM "Um...sir?" William really doesn't want to point out the obvious. Irene Mincine 24-Jan-21 08:27 PM Val> Stifles a laugh. Captain Swain 24-Jan-21 08:28 PM Rex> +DuBois+ Doctor, we're working to get all the supplies together for setting up mobile vaccination and treatment facilities, but it looks like when we were resupplied at starbase they sent us engineering kits instead extra medical kits. We could put some together on the fly, but not nearly as many as we should have. Erich Jaenke, CEng 24-Jan-21 08:28 PM Confirming genetic data as it comes in Captain Swain 24-Jan-21 08:28 PM Clark> Blushes I'll uh, send them our current ETA and leave it at that, sirs. Irene Mincine 24-Jan-21 08:28 PM Irene> "I'm the only scientist I know of in my immediate family. My mother's side is all politicians. Ever met a Klingon politician? You don't want to." She continues entering things into the console. CdrMirandaHawthorne 24-Jan-21 08:29 PM Cdr Jalen Stanton> ::Shoots Chocox a glance and signs.:: Helm, check our course. If there's a faster route, take it. I don't care if it takes us through the Neutral Zone. Maryse Dubois 24-Jan-21 08:29 PM +Rex+ ::Trying to stay cool.:: And how many are we talking? William Chocox 24-Jan-21 08:29 PM William raises his hands (m)"Just basic warp theory..." Irene Mincine 24-Jan-21 08:30 PM Val> Grins mischeviously. "I can save us 18 hours but you're not going to like where we go." CdrMirandaHawthorne 24-Jan-21 08:30 PM Cdr Jalen Stanton> ::Starts pacing again, taking up the mid-bridge area.:: And where would that be? Captain Swain 24-Jan-21 08:30 PM Rex> +DuBois+ We're short about 100. I think we can make up some of that with the replicators. William Chocox 24-Jan-21 08:30 PM "Don't you go breaking my ship on a black hole or something." Captain Swain 24-Jan-21 08:32 PM Rex> +DuBois+ If you've got any secret stashes of supplies, now would be a good time to send them to cargo bay 3. I am setting up an assembly line there for the kits. Irene Mincine 24-Jan-21 08:32 PM Val> "Neutral zone... and past a few navigational hazard beacons... between a quasar and a singularity..." Maryse Dubois 24-Jan-21 08:33 PM +Rex+ ::Sighs:: Do what you can. Remember we are going into a den of Tellerites. I'm really not in the mood to argue with them. I'll send what I can. CdrMirandaHawthorne 24-Jan-21 08:33 PM Cdr Jalen Stanton> If it shaves time, then it is worth the risk. So long as we're not slipping into Romulan territory... Cdr Jalen Stanton> And we're not putting the ship into danger, of course. ::Another amused glance in Will's direction.:: Captain Swain 24-Jan-21 08:34 PM Rex> +DuBois+ Agreed. I'll try to make up as much difference as we can. Irene Mincine 24-Jan-21 08:34 PM Val> "We're not violating the Romulan border, no. And as long as our deflector doesn't blow up between here and there we're fine." Captain Swain 24-Jan-21 08:34 PM Feels a disturbance in the force. Finishes his tea and puts down the report from Jalen Irene Mincine 24-Jan-21 08:35 PM Irene> "Starbase crew screw up our deliveries again?" William Chocox 24-Jan-21 08:35 PM "Do I need to be down in Engineering Val?" ((Damnit, what's Val's rank and last name?)) Irene Mincine 24-Jan-21 08:36 PM ((Lt. Valerie Carillon!)) Maryse Dubois 24-Jan-21 08:36 PM Don't get me started. ::Wishing Rhan was here to deal with it.:: We'll just have to make due. ::Goes back to her evaluation.:: CdrMirandaHawthorne 24-Jan-21 08:36 PM (( She's on the roster. )) William Chocox 24-Jan-21 08:36 PM ((Thank you.)) Irene Mincine 24-Jan-21 08:36 PM Val> Shrugs, then starts putting in the new course. "It couldn't hurt..." William Chocox 24-Jan-21 08:36 PM ((Yes, but that means I have to navigate to the roster.)) Captain Swain 24-Jan-21 08:37 PM Putting his cup in the fresher, he exited onto the bridge. Irene Mincine 24-Jan-21 08:38 PM Irene> "Well, I'll let you handle that. Anything you need to dump on me, go ahead." William Chocox 24-Jan-21 08:38 PM "Captain on deck!" Captain Swain 24-Jan-21 08:38 PM << gets out vat of slime >> CdrMirandaHawthorne 24-Jan-21 08:39 PM Cdr Jalen Stanton> Sir. ::Pauses in his pacing and nods to Swain.:: Captain Swain 24-Jan-21 08:39 PM Clark> straightens in his chair as he hears Will Nods to Jalen Status report. William Chocox 24-Jan-21 08:40 PM William sends another text message to Clark. "If you're not careful you'll give yourself lumbago shifting that fast." Maryse Dubois 24-Jan-21 08:40 PM The simulations are enough for now. Finding the right results will at least get us past one wall. CdrMirandaHawthorne 24-Jan-21 08:41 PM Cdr Jalen Stanton> We're still en route, sir. Lt. Carillon has suggested a change in course, but it would take us through the Neutral Zone. It would shave off 18 hours off our ETA, however, so I think it worth the risk. Irene Mincine 24-Jan-21 08:41 PM Irene> "Understood. I'll let you know if I come up with anything promising." Erich Jaenke, CEng 24-Jan-21 08:41 PM Looks up, then back to her work Captain Swain 24-Jan-21 08:42 PM Rex> Sends a message up to Stanton to tell him about the assembly line for medkits in cargo bay 3, before heading off in that direction to oversee start up Runs his tongue across the top of his teeth, thinking it over How far into the neutral zone? CdrMirandaHawthorne 24-Jan-21 08:43 PM Cdr Jalen Stanton> Lieutenant? ::Looking to Val.:: Maryse Dubois 24-Jan-21 08:44 PM ::Adds a couple more sequences to the possible success list, and a few more to fails.:: Irene Mincine 24-Jan-21 08:44 PM Val> She brings up a view of her projected course on the viewer. "About this far... maybe 20% of the width. The problem otherwise is that there's a bunch of gravitational hazards between here and the colony. If I can avoid them by going into the neutral zone, we can save a lot of time." Captain Swain 24-Jan-21 08:45 PM Rex> Bumps into an engineering officer on the way to the cargo bay. He didn't recognize the ensign, and he seemed like he was in a hurry Continues frowning It would save a lot of time. Very well. Plot the new course and engage when ready. Looks over to Stanton Note in the ships log that I gave the order to enter the Neutral Zone. Hopefully we'll pass unnoticed by our counter parts. Irene Mincine 24-Jan-21 08:47 PM Val> Looks proud of her new course! "Aye, engaging on new course." And she goes back to typing furiously into the console. CdrMirandaHawthorne 24-Jan-21 08:47 PM Cdr Jalen Stanton> ::nods and moves to take his seat, leaning to tap commands into his side console.:: William Chocox 24-Jan-21 08:48 PM "Oh boy." Captain Swain 24-Jan-21 08:48 PM ACTION> As Val inputs the new course, klaxons begin blaring and alarms trip all over the bridge. On the view screen, the star stream shifts suddenly to a vortex of red, blue and green. Everyone suddenly feels like time is moving in slow motion. William Chocox 24-Jan-21 08:50 PM William tries to look over his console, trying to figure out what is going on. Captain Swain 24-Jan-21 08:50 PM Grabs onto the console nearest as the ship begins buffeting Report! CdrMirandaHawthorne 24-Jan-21 08:50 PM Cdr Jalen Stanton> ::Looks up in surprise.:: What in the devil? Captain Swain 24-Jan-21 08:51 PM Clark> Sensors are all over the place. Power is fluctuating all decks. William Chocox 24-Jan-21 08:51 PM "Checking warp field integrity!" Captain Swain 24-Jan-21 08:51 PM We must be in some kind of damned wormhole. Erich Jaenke, CEng 24-Jan-21 08:52 PM Notices something is wronnnnggggg Irene Mincine 24-Jan-21 08:52 PM Val> Nearly jumps out of her seat, furiously enters data on her console. "Trying full reverse... I can't read our speed!" William Chocox 24-Jan-21 08:52 PM "Bloody wormholes!" Captain Swain 24-Jan-21 08:53 PM Drop us out of warp. Making his way to the command chair, as the ship is jostled about in the wormhole CdrMirandaHawthorne 24-Jan-21 08:53 PM Cdr Jalen Stanton> There was nothing on sensors. ::Frowning. He jumped up and moved to one of the science consoles on the bridge.:: Erich Jaenke, CEng 24-Jan-21 08:54 PM Falls out of her chair Ow Irene Mincine 24-Jan-21 08:54 PM Val> Pounds on her console, the surface able to withstand her bionic arm thankfully. "Injectors are fused, I can't, Cap." William Chocox 24-Jan-21 08:54 PM William types furiously at his console, trying to figure out how to get them out of the wormhole. Captain Swain 24-Jan-21 08:54 PM Rex> is in a turbolift, hating life Irene Mincine 24-Jan-21 08:55 PM Irene> Takes a bump in the medical lab. "What the hell is going on up there?" CdrMirandaHawthorne 24-Jan-21 08:55 PM Cdr Jalen Stanton> Chocox! Get the warp drive offline! Cdr Jalen Stanton> ::Fingers moving furiously on his console.:: Maryse Dubois 24-Jan-21 08:55 PM ::Quickly begins securing the samples.:: Don't let them break. ::Gripping the table.:: I'm not sure what's going on. William Chocox 24-Jan-21 08:56 PM "I'm trying! I might need to go down to main engineering!" +Reynolds+ "Reynolds! What can you see down there!" Captain Swain 24-Jan-21 08:56 PM ACTION> The sheering forces of the wormhole increase, making the ride bumpier. Power starts flickering across all decks. Emergency lighting comes on. Transfer available power to inertial dampers and structural integrity fields. CdrMirandaHawthorne 24-Jan-21 08:57 PM Ens Reynolds> ::Gripping his console to keep from being tossed around.:: +Chocox+ The warp drive is locked in some sort of power loop, sir! We'll have to take the thing completely offline to stop it. Shut down all power to the ship. Erich Jaenke, CEng 24-Jan-21 08:57 PM Taps the comm +Bridge+ What's going on up there? Captain Swain 24-Jan-21 08:57 PM Clark> +Medical+ Bit busy with a wormhole doctor. We'll get back to you soon. Clark> Transferring power from secondary systems to IDF and SIF, sir. William Chocox 24-Jan-21 08:58 PM +Reynolds+ "Cut it, then get emergency power on as fast as you can." Maryse Dubois 24-Jan-21 08:58 PM Watch your hands! ::Puts up containment fields up on the tables once everyone was clear.:: Irene Mincine 24-Jan-21 08:59 PM Val> Val is trying to keep the ship from ripping itself apart, her right hand moving much faster than her left on her console. "Come on..." Irene> "Clear!" She jumps back from the table as the field goes up. "Samples seem okay, Doctor!" Maryse Dubois 24-Jan-21 09:00 PM Good. We don't need a contamination break while trying to find a cure. CdrMirandaHawthorne 24-Jan-21 09:01 PM Ens Reynolds> Aye, sir! ::Frantically cuts power to the warp core, trying to disperse the residual power surge into systems that could handle the load.:: Erich Jaenke, CEng 24-Jan-21 09:01 PM she laughs A Wormhole Doctor.. hm,m William Chocox 24-Jan-21 09:01 PM William braces for any EPS explosions. Captain Swain 24-Jan-21 09:03 PM ACTION> As Reynolds cuts power the ship is violently tossed out of warp and the wormhole, back into normal space. The power surge is partially distributed, but a number of systems short out in the process. Main power is offline across the ship. Anything in the engineering section is completely dark save for chemical battery powered lights. Erich Jaenke, CEng 24-Jan-21 09:03 PM We have lost power Captain Swain 24-Jan-21 09:04 PM is nearly tossed from his chair Let's not do that again. Irene Mincine 24-Jan-21 09:05 PM Irene> Is tossed into a metal cabinet, but she's okay. CdrMirandaHawthorne 24-Jan-21 09:05 PM Cdr Jalen Stanton> ::Staggers, but keeps his feet, holding on to the chair beside him.:: Maryse Dubois 24-Jan-21 09:06 PM ::Watches as the field holds for now.:: Thank goodness for partitioned medical power systems. Captain Swain 24-Jan-21 09:06 PM Let's find out how far we rode that. Winces Hopefully not too far. Maryse Dubois 24-Jan-21 09:06 PM ::Checks on Irene.:: Irene Mincine 24-Jan-21 09:07 PM Val> Has a death grip on her console. "We would have run into that whether I changed course or not, I think..." She checks the navigation readings. "Warp drive offline, of course... impulse drive is locked around 2/3... heading is..." She taps a few things. "Captain, we're heading straight for the Romulan border." William Chocox 24-Jan-21 09:07 PM "I'm headed down to Main Engineering, see if I can't get us back up and running sooner." William goes to a Jeffries Tube to start the long climb down. +Reynolds+ "Can you hear me Reynolds?" Captain Swain 24-Jan-21 09:07 PM Clark> Damage reports coming in across the ship. Subspace communications are offf line. Life support and sensors appear in tact. Trying to get a bearing on our posi... stops hearing Irene Irene Mincine 24-Jan-21 09:08 PM Irene> She has a pretty bad cut on her forehead where she ran into a glass panel, but she's otherwise fine. "I'm okay. Check on everyone else." CdrMirandaHawthorne 24-Jan-21 09:08 PM Ens Reynolds> ::Trying desperately to regain power in engineering.:: +Chocox+ Sir! We're still here.. everything here is dead, though. We have emergency lights and not much else. Ens Reynolds> I don't have any control over the engines from here any longer. Captain Swain 24-Jan-21 09:09 PM Frowns First things first, we need to restore power and communications. I'd rather not head into Romulan space needing to send smoke signals to tell them we aren't invading. William Chocox 24-Jan-21 09:09 PM +Reynolds+ "I'm coming down to try help you out with that. The Jeffries Tube isn't exactly a fast method of travel." CdrMirandaHawthorne 24-Jan-21 09:10 PM Cdr Jalen Stanton> ::Takes the engineering console as William vacates it.:: Irene Mincine 24-Jan-21 09:11 PM Val> Shakes her head. "The impulse reactors are locked in a high-power cycle. I can't change our heading except with maneuvering jets. You've got three hours before we cross into Romulan space, sir." Captain Swain 24-Jan-21 09:12 PM At least shipboard communications are working. _to Will_You've get control of the engines and restore warp power and communication. Use anyone you think can help. to Jalen We should also start working on an alternative plan if we can't get subspace communications fixed. I am sure by now the Romulans will have noticed us. << 2 Minute Warning >> William Chocox 24-Jan-21 09:14 PM "Aye sir!" William starts climbing down quickly, skipping rungs sliding for bits at a time as well. +Reynolds+ "Reynolds! Get anybody with any Engineering experience you can. Even people who just minored in Engineering in the Academy." CdrMirandaHawthorne 24-Jan-21 09:15 PM Cdr Jalen Stanton> Undoubtedly. ::Grumbling again.:: Irene Mincine 24-Jan-21 09:16 PM Val> "I'm sure there's a few cloaked and laughing at us." Erich Jaenke, CEng 24-Jan-21 09:16 PM What about the vaccine? :: to Dubois :: Captain Swain 24-Jan-21 09:16 PM !Pause MEE6 BOT 24-Jan-21 09:16 PM ======== PAUSE SIM ======== ======== PAUSE SIM ======== ======== PAUSE SIM ========

SD 0117.2021 - No SIM SD 0124.2021 The Excalibur's patrol of the Agape sector has been sidetracked, with the ship being redirected to route to Dourup IV, a mostly Tellarite colony near the Romulan Neutral Zone. The colony is suffering from an outbreak of d’kar fever, a potentially lethal disease; medical is working produce enough anti-viral for the colony, while security is working on plans for relief efforts.

MISSION BRIEFING: Excalibur is beginning its patrol of the Agape sector where things have been relatively quiet as of late. Science has made a wish list of systems for us to check out while we're here and we're headed to the second one on the list as we pick up. A lovely class III gas moon in orbit of an unpopulated M-class world. The gas giant has been identified as a possible source of tavana gas. Cptn Swain: BEGIN SIM Cptn Swain: BEGIN SIM Cptn Swain: BEGIN SIM William Chocox: ::On the bridge, looking over the systems.:: Irene Mincine: :: Irene is at Science on the bridge, taking some initial scans of the planet as they approach. :: "Don't see gas moons of M-class planets too often. Long-range sensors even confused it for a gas giant." Cptn Swain: ::Steps onto the bridge, drinking tea -- a new supplement that one of the night shift ensigns had suggested. It wasn't bad, but if the intent was to get a promotion, they'd need to do better.:: Indaura Ryssan: :: Is in sickbay, not seeing the doctor anywhere, so she continued to work :: Cptn Swain: ::to Val:: What's our ETA to the Codan system? Irene Mincine: :: Val answers without looking up from her console. :: "Twenty minutes at warp 6." Cptn Swain: ::Nods and takes his seat:: Good Cptn Swain: Rex> ::wandering around the lounge, a little bored of his personnel reviews:: William Chocox: ::takes a sip of his tea:: 20 minutes? I'll let Engineering know. Cdr Miranda Hawthorne: Cdr Jalen Stanton> ::In his usual seat, he leaned against the armrest as he reviewed the latest ship reports.:: Irene Mincine: Val> "Standard orbit of the moon once we arrive, Cap?" Cptn Swain: ::Nods, taking his seat:: Cptn Swain: Clark> ::The new OPS officer glanced over to Val, and spoke quietly:: Is he always soo... imperious? William Chocox: ((I honestly have no clue what our layout is, so I don't know who I'm sitting next to.)) Indaura Ryssan: (Room not updating for me, ugh) Cptn Swain: (( https://www.deviantart.com/dantrekfan48/art/STOvTOR-U-S-S-Helena-Bridge-367903703 )) Irene Mincine: :: Val looks across to the ops station, her golden-colored eye reflecting the light. She responds quietly as well. :: "The captain? Nah. Commander Stanton's who you gotta watch out for." Indaura Ryssan: :: Gets up, padd in hand, and heads to the bridge :: Cptn Swain: Clark> ::His own deep blue eyes sort of flickered with horror for a second before nodding.:: William Chocox: ((Huh...Clark and I are mutually exclusive it seems.)) Cptn Swain: (( Just replace OPS with Navigation )) Irene Mincine: :: Val smirks and goes back to monitoring the ship's course. :: William Chocox: You're doing fine Clark. Cptn Swain: Clark> ::smiles back to Will:: Indaura Ryssan: :: Enters the bridge off the rear turbolift :: Cptn Swain: ::Pretending not to hear/notice any of the chatter below him, glances over to Stanton while taking a drink of tea:: I am anxious to try out the new sensor palettes on this thing. We have the same capability as a Galaxy class cruiser. Irene Mincine: Irene> :: Thinking the same thing as the captain, who she didn't hear. :: "We're getting into multispectral scanner range, sir." Cdr Miranda Hawthorne: Cdr Jalen Stanton> I'm sure you'll soon be getting detailed sensor scans to your heart's content, sir. ::Dryly.:: I'm more interested in our weapons capability. Indaura Ryssan: :: Watching the people :: Cptn Swain: ::Smirks:: Hopefully we don't have to test those anytime soon. I think I've had enough being shot at for one lifetime, thank you. Cptn Swain: Clark> ::Frowns as his console lights up:: Sir. ::He said turning around:: Incoming transmission from Starbase 37 Tango, Priority 1 William Chocox: ::To Stanton:: 6 Phaser arrays, and 3 torpedo launchers. All at the latest Starfleet specifications. William Chocox: Sir. Irene Mincine: Val> "The Dominion War made me the woman I am today." :: She knocks on her fake arm with her other arm's knuckles, then cuts it out when the priority 1 transmission comes in. :: Cptn Swain: ::Glances over to Stanton first:: It's always something. Put it on screen Mister.... Clark is it? Cptn Swain: Clark> ::flushes, then does so:: Cptn Swain: Clark> (w) He knew my name. Cdr Miranda Hawthorne: Cdr Jalen Stanton> ::Cocks his head over at Will.:: Thank you, Lieutenant. They are impressive. William Chocox: You're welcome sir. Irene Mincine: :: Irene, meanwhile, frowns when the transmission comes in - looks like they might not get to check out the gas moon. :: Cptn Swain: Tersan> ::The admiral appeared after a short delay, she looked very serious,:: Captain, I am sorry to cut your patrol short. I am redirecting the Excalibur to Dourup IV, where there has been an outbreak of D'kar fever and you're the only ship in the sector with the medical capacity to handle this sort of thing. We're sending you a subspace packet with all the information you'll need on the colony as well as the antiviral treatment for the fever. William Chocox: (m)There's always something... Cptn Swain: ::Asher sighed but nodded. It was, always something. But at least this wasn't "oh go on some secret black ops mission" this time he supposed.:: Of course Admiral. Thank you, we'll get underway immediately. Indaura Ryssan: :: Sits at an unoccupied station :: Cptn Swain: Tersan> ::Nods:: You should already have received the mission packet on secure subspace. Godspeed Captain. Tersan out. Cptn Swain: Clark> Subspace packet received sir. Cptn Swain: ::Leans back:: Forward it to Commander Stanton and myself. Irene Mincine: Irene> "I've never heard of D'kar fever." Cptn Swain: ::Takes a drink of tea:: And medical... William Chocox: It's an alien disease, at least to me, so it's probably very deadly to humans. Cptn Swain: ::Shrugs, looking over the mission info sent to him:: Sounds like its something Tellerite. The colony is almost exclusively made up of them. Irene Mincine: Irene> "I was really looking forward to getting a good look at the gas moon, too..." Cptn Swain: ::Looking over the information:: Helm pull up the star chart for the Dourup system on the tactical viewer. Indaura Ryssan: I have. William Chocox: If I may sir, maybe we should make a mark here on our star chart to come back once we've cured an epidemic? Irene Mincine: Val> "Aye. Bringing it up now." :: One of those cool views of the system that the FX team spent way too much money on appears on the viewer. :: Cptn Swain: ::Smirks at Will:: I like your thinking. Indaura Ryssan: It's nasty and very contagious. William Chocox: I try to have a good idea once every two weeks or so. Cptn Swain: ::Glances over, hearing Indaura:: Ah, Doctor Ryssan. William Chocox: ::turns to Doctor Ryssan:: Does it cross species? Cptn Swain: ACTION> The cool FX scene shows that Dourup system is located closer to the Neutral Zone than we are currently and the projected course looks like it will also take us fairly close to the Neutral Zone. Indaura Ryssan: It can. It's primarily a Tellarite disease, but it can cross over to anyone with an iron-based blood system. No documented cases for copper or other based types. Cptn Swain: ::Frowns:: Lovely. Make sure everyone is up on their quarantine protocals Commander. William Chocox: So...Vulcans are fine, it's the humans that have to watch out? ::turns to Mincine:: What's Klingon blood based on? Irene Mincine: :: Val makes an ugly face at the suggested route on the screen. :: "Five days at high warp, most of which is too close to the neutral zone for my comfort." Cptn Swain: ::Glances back to the tactical display:: We don't have many options. Lay in a course and engage. Indaura Ryssan: I guess it's time to put my other specialty into play. Irene Mincine: Irene> "My blood's iron-based, same as human blood." William Chocox: You have a specialty in infectious diseases? Indaura Ryssan: Yeah... William Chocox: Impressive. Cptn Swain: ::Indaura:: Thankfully it sounds like we can replicate the anti-viral. ::Looking through the mission packet:: Report to medical and start working with Doctor DuBois to begin synthesizing it. ::Will:: Make sure they have all the resources they need, this is top priority. Indaura Ryssan: I need all the information they have on this strain. Highly unlikely we can use just any old anti-viral. William Chocox: ::to Swain:: Of course sir. Cdr Miranda Hawthorne: Cdr Jalen Stanton> ::Sends a memo to all department heads about the disease and suggested safety protocols.:: Irene Mincine: Val> "Understood... course laid in for the Dourup system, warp 8." :: The warp drive kicks in. :: Indaura Ryssan: :: Looks something up on her padd :: Last count there were 24 strains of this virus. William Chocox: That sounds like a lot, but I don't know enough about viruses to make an actual comment. Cptn Swain: ::Nods to Indaura:: The full mission packet likely contains that information, but we can also likely reach out the colony itself. Irene Mincine: Irene> "Captain, I'd like to assist the medical teams in synthesizing the antiviral - my specialty is genetics, after all." Cptn Swain: ::Stands up:: Commander I want a full staff briefing in ::looks at chrono on the wall:: Four hours. I assume we'll have to help with distribution as well any triage assistance they need. Looks like a pretty small colony. 18,000 people is the biggest settlement. I doubt they have much in the way of a medical facility. Cptn Swain: ::Nods:: Very well Ensign. Cdr Miranda Hawthorne: Cdr Jalen Stanton> ::Nods.:: Of course, sir. I'll check in with medical before the meeting to make sure they have everything they need. Cptn Swain: ::Nods again:: I'll be in my ready room. Irene Mincine: :: Irene nods. :: "Thank you, sir. Permission to head down to the science labs and get started." Indaura Ryssan: :: Sighs, closing out her padd and heading for the lift :: William Chocox: ::sends a message down to Reynolds telling them to prioritize Medical for computer time.:: Cdr Miranda Hawthorne: Ens Reynolds> ::Catches message and sighs, closing down his super secret project so he could check the other systems.:: Indaura Ryssan: (Yeah! Holodeck time...whoops) Cptn Swain: >> 2 minute warning >> William Chocox: ::feels a disturbance in the force...like a protege, that didn't know how to hide his work properly:: Cdr Miranda Hawthorne: (( Do NOT go looking for Reynolds super secret projects. )) William Chocox: ((You know what? Now I'm just going to look harder. :P )) Cptn Swain: PAUSE SIM Cptn Swain: PAUSE SIM Cptn Swain: PAUSE SIM

SD 1227.2020 - No SIM (Christmas) SD 0103.2021 - No SIM (New Year's) SD 0110.2021 Excalibur is beginning it's patrol of the Agape sector where things have been relatively quiet as of late. Science has made a wish list of systems for us to check out while we're here, and we're headed to the second one on the list as we pick up -- a lovely class III gas moon in orbit of an unpopulated M-class world. The moon has been identified as a possible source of tavana gas.

12.13.20 - No SIM --- MISSION BRIEF: Excalibur is underway for a routine patrol of the Agape sector along the neutral zone, where there have been few reports of anything of remotely interesting value for nearly a year. Science has been tasked with coming up with a list of interstellar phenomena in the sector to study, while everyone else is getting time to put away all the crap we got at starbase. Cptn Swain: BEGIN SIM Cptn Swain: BEGIN SIM Cptn Swain: BEGIN SIM Indaura Ryssan: :: Walking down a random corridor :: Irene Mincine: :: The turbolift door opens. Irene comes out, heading to the science station carrying a stack of padds. :: Cptn Swain: Rex> ::In the center seat for his turn at bridge duty:: William Chocox: ::is drinking tea while sitting at the engineering station:: Need help Ensign Mincine? Maryse Dubois: ::Enters the bridge.:: Irene Mincine: :: She sits at the science station, starting to go through the padds. :: "Know anything about L-class radiotronic pulsars?" Indaura Ryssan: :: Enters a lift :: Bridge William Chocox: Meant more about carrying that stack of PADDS, but unfortunately I must've been sick that day at the academy. Cptn Swain: Rex> ::Looks over:: Class L dwarfs get their designation because they are cooler than M stars and L is the remaining letter alphabetically closest to M. Some of these objects have masses large enough to support hydrogen fusion and are therefore stars, but most are of substellar mass and are therefore brown dwarfs. They are a very dark red in color and brightest in infrared. Their atmosphere is cool enough to allow metal hydrides and alkali metals to be prominent in their spectra. William Chocox: What he said. Irene Mincine: "I'm finalizing our exploration plans in--" :: She slowly turns her chair around as Rex goes on and on and on. :: "You should audition to be the new computer voice, Commander." Cptn Swain: Rex> ::Smirks:: I don't think Captain Swain would appreciate hearing my dulcet tones every morning. William Chocox: I could come up with a new alarm tone for the Captain. Maryse Dubois: ::Smiles as she takes a seat, overlooking the bridge crew.:: Indaura Ryssan: :: Exits onto the bridge :: William Chocox: Hello Doctors. Maryse Dubois: ::Waves to Will.:: Hello Cptn Swain: Rex> Is there a medical emergency? Irene Mincine: "He probably wouldn't." :: She laughs at Rex's comment, then waves to the two doctors. :: "Or is it just a house call?" Maryse Dubois: I would hope not. William Chocox: Some people might say that extended exposure to an environment I'm in is a medical emergency. Maryse Dubois: Just paying a friendly visit. William Chocox: Mostly those that stood too close to an EPS conduit that one time. Cptn Swain: Rex> ::chuckles:: Well, I did hear there was a scuffle down in the mess hall last night. Cptn Swain: Rex> I was impressed that Mincine wasn't even in the room. Indaura Ryssan: It's a party, it seems. I am here to observe. Cdr Miranda Hawthorne: Cdr Jalen Stanton> ::Steps out of the conference room, a half-smile pulling at his lips as he scanned his data padd. Pauses, glancing up with a raised brow.:: William Chocox: Hello Commander. Cptn Swain: Rex> Commander. Irene Mincine: "I was working on these PADDs." :: She waves one of the five or six of them she's got with her. :: "Commander Stanton wants these today so I grabbed dinner from the Cordon Replicateur last night." :: She acknowledges the commander, as well. :: Cdr Miranda Hawthorne: Cdr Jalen Stanton> Staff meeting that no one told me about? ::Glances at his senior staff.:: Indaura Ryssan: :: Writing in her padd :: William Chocox: ((his? ::raised eyebrow::)) Cptn Swain: Rex> We were just discussing a Class L star nearby. Cptn Swain: Swain> :feels disturbance in the force:: William Chocox: Is it a star? I thought you just said most Class-Ls aren't. Cptn Swain: Rex> Well, not technically. I mean they are giant balls of extremely hot gas. William Chocox: A Starfleet admiral? All the way out here? Maryse Dubois: ::Snickers:: Indaura Ryssan: :: Getting a feel for the bridge :: Irene Mincine: :: Irene shakes her head. :: "Nevermind. I've got a search pattern plan for us for the sector, Commander. I don't think we'll find any admirals out here, though. Maybe a Romulan one." Cdr Miranda Hawthorne: Cdr Jalen Stanton> ::Clears throat.:: Let's not speak of those that shall not be named, lest they hear us. William Chocox: ::looks around:: Anyone here have a secret they want to tell us? Cptn Swain: Rex> I heard a rumor we're getting new uniforms soon. Friend back at HQ said they started rolling them out. William Chocox: ((Which ones are we wearing now?)) Cptn Swain: ((We're still wearing the grey's from DS9/Movies, but I think we should get the flashback ones from Picard, because they look cool. )) Cptn Swain: ((Not because I am blowing up Romulus tho.)) William Chocox: Pity, I really like these ones. Cptn Swain: Rex> ::Nods:: But you know it is. Someone at HQ gets a bee up their rear and *waves hands* Irene Mincine: "I always liked the old red-and-white turtlenecks in the museum in San Francisco. They look warm." Indaura Ryssan: :: Writing more things down :: Cdr Miranda Hawthorne: Cdr Jalen Stanton> ::Moves to his usual seat, but doesn't boot Rex out of the big chair. He liked his chair better. It was already broken in. and fit his tush.:: Cptn Swain: Rex> The bell bottoms though. Irene Mincine: "I mean they're not *perfect* but..." :: She picks one of the six PADDs she's got and brings it to Stanton. :: "Ahem. Commander, here's my survey plan for the Agape sector. It's a normal spiral pattern that hits all the highlights - pulsars, quasars, systems that may have M-class planets." William Chocox: Loads better than those jumpsuits from just before the turtlenecks. Cdr Miranda Hawthorne: Cdr Jalen Stanton> ::Glances up and takes Mincine's padd with a nod.:: Thank you, Ensign. Do you have a proposed route mapped that would satisfy our biggest Science nerd? Irene Mincine: :: She points to the other five PADDs she has on her console. :: "I have proposed routes all over the floor. That one's my recommendation." Cdr Miranda Hawthorne: Cdr Jalen Stanton> Good. I'll pass it along. ::Glanced up at her.:: How did you enjoy your visit to the Starbase? Indaura Ryssan: :: Sits in the back of the bridge, observing :: Cptn Swain: Rex> ::Glances to the status monitor:: Irene Mincine: :: Hmph. :: "I stopped by the Klingon consulate and got a boring letter from my mother about Great House politics. I got some new earrings in the shopping area. I drank only water at the bar." William Chocox: Great House politics huh? Cdr Miranda Hawthorne: Cdr Jalen Stanton> I was pleased to not get any frantic reports of brawls or damaged property. ::He passes the padd back over after sending himself the route she suggested.:: Irene Mincine: :: Nod. :: "She's a member of the House of Morvath, which means I'm a member of the House of Morvath. We haven't had a seat on the council in decades, though." :: She takes back the padd. :: "I *can* behave myself, sir." William Chocox: Sometimes I wish I'd get a report about Reynolds doing something. I'm still surprised that the man joined Starfleet and got himself posted here. Cdr Miranda Hawthorne: Cdr Jalen Stanton> I figured you could, but I just needed to see it for myself. Irene Mincine: "Hmph. I do plan on making Lieutenant before the age of 50, after all." Cdr Miranda Hawthorne: Ens Reynolds> ::Trying out different variations of replicated water because the usual one tasted odd. For fun.:: Cptn Swain: Rex> ::Smirks:: Well Ensign, I made Lieutenant Commander and look at me. Cptn Swain: (( two minute warning )) William Chocox: Even if you blow up the entire EPS conduit system of the starship you're on you can become a Chief Engineer. William Chocox: Not that I would have personal experience about that. Irene Mincine: "Fortunately, I'm not in charge of explosive plasma. Well, I'm... usually not..." Cptn Swain: Rex> ::Nods solemnly:: Cptn Swain: PAUSE SIM Cptn Swain: PAUSE SIM Cptn Swain: PAUSE SIM

SD 1220.2020 Excalibur is underway for a routine patrol of the Agape sector along the neutral zone, where there have been few reports of anything of remotely interesting value for nearly a year. Science has been tasked with coming up with a list of interstellar phenomena in the sector to study, while everyone else is getting time to put away all the crap we got at starbase.

MISSION BRIEF: Having returned to 37 Tango, Excalibur has resupplied and is preparing to head out on patrol of the Agape sector. Cptn Swain: BEGIN SIM Cptn Swain: BEGIN SIM Cptn Swain: BEGIN SIM William Chocox: ::is working at the Engineering Bridge Station:: Irene Mincine: :: Irene behaved herself this time! She's back at her spot at the science station on the bridge, not even hung over or anything. All of the captain's belongings are where they're supposed to be. :: Indaura Ryssan: :: Clearing up her office :: Indaura Ryssan: :: Watering the plants :: William Chocox: Warp core is looking good. We're ready to go when cleared. Cdr Miranda Hawthorne: Cdr Jalen Stanton> ::Reviewing manifest and other reports from the starbase to ensure that none of his crew had gotten up to anything while on leave.:: Maryse Dubois: ::Checking off the supply reports. Everything seemed in order.:: Cptn Swain: ::Enters the bridge, tea in hand, looking refreshed.:: Irene Mincine: "New haircut, sir?" :: She says as Swain walks in. :: William Chocox: (m) Three days old Ensign. Cptn Swain: ::Smirks and takes his seat:: Cptn Swain: Status reports? William Chocox: Engineering is good sir. Irene Mincine: Irene> "Sensors are all good, sir." Cdr Miranda Hawthorne: Cdr Jalen Stanton> We've been restocked and refueled, sir. Cptn Swain: ::Glances over to Jalen:: Cptn Swain: Excellent. Cptn Swain: Sound departure stations. Irene Mincine: Val> ::At helm. :: "We're cleared for departure on your command, cap." Cptn Swain: Good. Clear all moorings. Irene Mincine: :: A few seconds of console-typing later... :: Val> "We are free and clear." William Chocox: Warp Drive is ready. Cdr Miranda Hawthorne: Cdr Jalen Stanton> ::Leans back in his chair.:: She's running smoothly. Cptn Swain: Take us out, 1/4 impulse until we're clear of the perimeter. Cptn Swain: Then engage warp 6. ::sips tea:: I think they managed to find a sector along the neutral zone I've never been. William Chocox: I almost thought I'd seen enough of the neutral zone for one lifetime. Irene Mincine: Val> "One quarter impulse, warp 6 for the destination sector." :: The ship slides away from the docking platform, then forward toward the space doors. :: Irene Mincine: Irene> "What's special about this sector?" Cptn Swain: Nothing in particular. William Chocox: Which means we're either going to discover an advanced Romulan invasion fleet, or 5 black holes within a light year of each other. Cptn Swain: ::Smirks:: Irene Mincine: Irene> "It's always one of the two in the neutral zone, isn't it?" Cptn Swain: There is a brown dwarf I thought we might check out. Cdr Miranda Hawthorne: Cdr Jalen Stanton> Why must everyone always think the worst? I read the reports from your rescue mission and everything seemed quiet. A minor hiccup, but you resolved that admirably well. Cptn Swain: ::Nods:: Yes, they did a good job. William Chocox: ::to Stanton:: Is that the only mission report you've read? Maryse Dubois: ::Takes note that the ship is moving. She grabs a tea from her replicator and finishes up the report.:: Irene Mincine: Val> "Cleared the perimeter. Going to warp, sir." :: EXT. Space: The ship goes to warp. Indaura Ryssan: :: Walking into the sickbay :: Irene Mincine: Irene> "Thank you." :: She beams, proud that the commander had words of praise for her for once. :: Cdr Miranda Hawthorne: Cdr Jalen Stanton> I read all of the mission reports. ::Glance at Chocox.:: Something you neglected to include? William Chocox: So you've read all of the mission reports for our various missions and you're questioning why we think something unexpected might happen? William Chocox: Sir? Maryse Dubois: ::Hearing someone enter sickbay, she steps out of her office.:: Indaura Ryssan: Ah Doctor, I see we are getting underway. Irene Mincine: :: Irene lowers her head to look at the science console and stifles a laugh. :: Maryse Dubois: ::Nods.:: So it seems. Cdr Miranda Hawthorne: Cdr Jalen Stanton> ::Smirks.:: You think the ship attracts unfortunate circumstances? Cptn Swain: ::Drinks his tea:: William Chocox: Sir, with all due respect. The only other ships that have these sorts of things happen to them are named Enterprise. Cdr Miranda Hawthorne: Cdr Jalen Stanton> I've known of a lot of 'cursed' ships in the fleet, but primarily I find it isn't the ship. ::Gives Will a long look.:: It's typically the people. William Chocox: Are you saying that I sabotaged an entire planet sir? Irene Mincine: Irene> "Well, I didn't sabotage it." William Chocox: ::shrugs:: (m) Would be my most impressive engineering feat. Cptn Swain: ::Smirking, turns to Irene:: Other than the brown dwarf, why don't you compile a list of stellar phenomena in the Agape sector, Ensign. Cptn Swain: Perhaps we can find time to check out a few while we scan space dust for hidden Romulans. Irene Mincine: Irene> :: Nods. :: "Will do, sir... any particular type you want me to focus on?" :: She hmms at the mention of hidden Romulans. :: "Maybe tachyon-emitting pulsars?" Cptn Swain: Sure. William Chocox: Sounds like fun. Cptn Swain: Those are always interesting. ::Wrote his thesis on them:: Irene Mincine: Irene> :: A knowing smile. :: "I'll have a prospective search list for us by the time we get to the neutral zone, sir." William Chocox: ::William had written his thesis on Applied Engineering Methods as Applied to Violent Combustion in Military Contexts:: Irene Mincine: :: Irene’s was on slime mold DNA sequencing. :: Cdr Miranda Hawthorne: Cdr Jalen Stanton> ::Glances at Swain.:: The neutral zone is always a hazard, but Starfleet didn't give any specifics on current threats in the area. William Chocox: We'll need to keep our heads on a swivel anyway. Cptn Swain: ::Nods:: As always. Irene Mincine: Irene> “We did get a new software package that’s supposed to increase sensitivity for Romulan engine emissions but I’m sure the Romulans had a copy 3 months ago.” William Chocox: Probably 6 Cptn Swain: Now, now. The Romulans are many things. They're clever, sometimes too clever. Cptn Swain: And I have one of the best crews in the fleet. William Chocox: But? Cptn Swain: No but. William Chocox: Hm Cdr Miranda Hawthorne: Cdr Jalen Stanton> ::Back to reading reports, this time on current Romulan excursions.:: Indaura Ryssan: (I'm just not getting the chats tonight) Irene Mincine: Irene> "Best geneticist in the fleet at your service." William Chocox: (m) Best explosives expert. Indaura Ryssan: :: She sits :: So where are we going this time? Cptn Swain: PAUSE SIM Cptn Swain: PAUSE SIM Cptn Swain: PAUSE SIM

SD 1206.2020 Having returned to 37 Tango, Excalibur has resupplied and is preparing to head out on patrol of the Agape sector.

MSSION BRIEF: Having concluded their diplomatic mission and recovered their away team from their mission to the neutral zone, Excalibur is en route to Starbase 37 Tango for a short layover and "refill" before they are to embark on a patrol of the Agape sector along the neutral zone. Sparsely populated the Agape sector is of strategic importance due to the presence of a secret Federation long-range listening post. TBS has been several days and we should be nearing Starbase 37 Tango. Cptn Swain: BEGIN SIM Cptn Swain: BEGIN SIM Cptn Swain: BEGIN SIM William Chocox: ::is at the Bridge Engineering station, monitoring the ship's systems:: Indaura Ryssan: :: Reading something in her office :: Irene Mincine: :: Irene is writing up reports on the resonating crystals down in her science lab. :: Cptn Swain: ::Enters the bridge clean shaven and with a haircut, drinking tea:: William Chocox: ::looks up:: Intruder alert? Maryse Dubois: ::In her office for the moment, finishing up a report.:: Cdr Miranda Hawthorne: Cdr Jalen Stanton> ::Snorts at Will's comment from his chair.:: Irene Mincine: :: Val, at helm, tries to hide a laugh. :: Cptn Swain: ::Smirks:: The Bancroft has also returned to starbase, so I thought Arden would enjoy a smooth shave. William Chocox: Aaaah, I see. Cptn Swain: ::Takes his seat:: How long before we arrive at 37 Tango? Irene Mincine: Val> :: Looks down at her console. :: "ETA is 3 hours at warp 6, Cap." Indaura Ryssan: :: Looking at her list of messages :: Cdr Miranda Hawthorne: Cdr Jalen Stanton> Not soon enough... Irene Mincine: :: Irene transmits her report, along with a recording of the resonance in the cavern, to Commander Stanton. She happily sits down in a padded chair and reviews the recording for herself once again. :: Cdr Miranda Hawthorne: Cdr Jalen Stanton> ::Glances at his terminal as it bleeps an incoming report and swipes it to his padd to review. Quirks an eyebrow at the recording, pressing one finger behind his ear.:: Interesting... William Chocox: What are you listening to sir? Cptn Swain: ::Jalen:: We won't be at Tango long. Also would like to have the wish list ready as well. Cdr Miranda Hawthorne: Cdr Jalen Stanton> Science sent me a recording of those crystals in the cavern. Quite the buzz, isn't it. Cptn Swain: ::Jalen:: Make sure the crew knows that it won't be a long stop. Cdr Miranda Hawthorne: Cdr Jalen Stanton> ::Nods to Swain.:: Aye, sir. Cptn Swain: ::Glances over:: Shame I missed out. Indaura Ryssan: (grr) Irene Mincine: +Stanton+ "Ensign Mincine to Commander Stanton. Just confirming you received the report as ordered." :: She was being quite formal. :: Indaura Ryssan: :: Taking her reading on her padd, heads out of her office :: Cdr Miranda Hawthorne: Cdr Jalen Stanton> +Mincine+ I did, Ensign. I'll be sure to let you know if I have any questions. Thank you for the recording. Cptn Swain: ::Finishes his tea:: I meant to tell you Will, good job on the away team. Commander Rex's report was very complimentary of your work. Irene Mincine: Val> +Stanton+ "Of course, Commander." :: A pause. :: "I don't suppose I'm un-grounded from starbases, sir?" Indaura Ryssan: :: Enters sickbay :: Cdr Miranda Hawthorne: Cdr Jalen Stanton> ::Considers.:: +Mincine+ Our trip to the Starbase is going to be very brief. I'll consider this your probationary period. Cptn Swain: ::Glances over to Stanton:: Irene Mincine: :: Irene lets out a sigh of relief. :: +Stanton+ "Thank you, commander. I will not disappoint." Cptn Swain: ::takes a drink of tea:: William Chocox: ::becomes very interested in his console:: Thank you sir. Cdr Miranda Hawthorne: Cdr Jalen Stanton> We'll see... ::Muses to himself.:: Cptn Swain: ::Smirks at Will, pleased with himself:: Irene Mincine: +Stanton+ :: Another pause. :: "I... Mincine out." William Chocox: Also, are we still giving Mincine a hard time? I think she learned her lesson. Cptn Swain: Having been something of a character myself at that age, I think she can handle it. Cdr Miranda Hawthorne: Cdr Jalen Stanton> ::He threw Will a glance.:: Did she? She's yet to prove that, but we'll see. William Chocox: She didn't sell anything while we were gone. Cptn Swain: I once got into a bar fight with the uh--assistant--of a planetary governor we were negotiation with. Irene Mincine: Val> :: To Will. :: "Weren't you all on an uninhabited planet?" Cdr Miranda Hawthorne: Cdr Jalen Stanton> To scientists that weren't looking to buy anything? ::Snorts. Glancing at Swain, he pursed his lips.:: You aren't helping, you know. Cptn Swain: The XO didn't let me out of his sight for a solid month. William Chocox: ::to Val:: Seemed like a bunch of people hanging around for an uninhabited planet. And I think a bar fight is a bit different than someone misreading a contract. Cptn Swain: ::Jalen:: I am just saying that with proper supervision, discipline, and mentoring, Ensign Micine might even become a... Ca... senior officer. Irene Mincine: Val> "I bet you were real fun as a junior officer, captain." William Chocox: Oh Lord, I might need to salute her then. Cptn Swain: ::Smirks, lets their imagination take over:: Cptn Swain: (( TWO MINUTE WARNING )) Cdr Miranda Hawthorne: Cdr Jalen Stanton> Oh, I would fully agree with you, sir, which is why I'm giving her probation to prove that she's worth spending the time to develop. Cptn Swain: ::Nods in approval:: William Chocox: ::to Val:: From his stories it certainly seems like it. Cptn Swain: PAUSE SIM Cptn Swain: PAUSE SIM Cptn Swain: PAUSE SIM

SD 1129.2020 Having concluded their diplomatic mission and recovered their away team from their mission to the neutral zone, Excalibur is en route to Starbase 37 Tango for a short layover and "refill" before they are to embark on a patrol of the Agape sector along the neutral zone. Sparsely populated the Agape sector is of strategic importance due to the presence of a secret Federation long-range listening post.

MISSION BRIEF: The away team has been rigging a system using crystals on the planet to restart the yachts warp core, while also working repair the science team's communications array. As we pick up, the team is preparing to attempt the restart. Cptn Swain: BEGIN SIM Cptn Swain: BEGIN SIM Cptn Swain: BEGIN SIM Irene Mincine: :: Irene is at a monitoring station in the engineering room of the yacht. :: "Ready to go here." Indaura Ryssan: Is this one of those events where it works or it goes so spectacularly wrong we won't even know it failed? William Chocox: ::is in the Yacht, ready to try to restart:: That would be telling. Thank you Mincine, you ready Doc? Cptn Swain: Rex> ::On the control center:: Irene Mincine: "It... shouldn't blow up, right?" :: Looking to Will. :: William Chocox: Nothing should, but I do have a reputation. Fire in the hole! Fire in the hole! Fire in the hole! ::activates the restart:: Cptn Swain: ACTION> The Warp Core fires up properly after a brief delay. William Chocox: ::watches as the restart works:: WHOO! ::composes himself:: I knew it was going to work. Cdr Miranda Hawthorne: Ens Reynolds> ::Had covered his ears in preparation, but when it fired up without exploding, he relaxed. Checks his data padd.:: Okay... looks like it is functioning normally... Cptn Swain: Rex> ::Watches from the cockpit as the panels begin lighting back up:: Irene Mincine: :: Irene looks pretty happy once the warp core gets going. :: "All right! We can get out of here!" Cptn Swain: Rex> Well that's a pleasant surprise. William Chocox: ::wheels around to give Rex a glare:: Were you expecting something else sir? Indaura Ryssan: I will feel better after we are in orbit. Cptn Swain: Rex> ::Smirks:: Cptn Swain: Rex> Agreed. Ensign Mincine, take the helm. Irene Mincine: :: Irene is taken a little aback. :: "You want me flying this thing, sir?" :: She leaves Valdar monitoring the station in engineering and heads off to the bridge section of the yacht. :: Cptn Swain: Rex> You are qualified, yes? Irene Mincine: :: She nods. :: "I have an emergency helm rating, yes, and this is an emergency..." :: She takes her seat at the helm console. :: William Chocox: ::goes back to monitoring the warp core:: We're ready back here. Cptn Swain: Rex> ::Reynolds:: Are all repairs to the science team's equipment completed? Cdr Miranda Hawthorne: Ens Reynolds> ::Nods.:: Aye, sir. I left their comms functional with a self-sustaining power shield to keep the atmosphere from draining it again. William Chocox: Thank goodness. Cptn Swain: Rex> Good. ::Takes his seat:: Mister Mincine. Begin pre-fight. Cdr Miranda Hawthorne: Ens Reynolds> With their limitless supply of crystals, they shouldn't have any issues with shielding their other power systems. Irene Mincine: :: She nods, punching in settings on the console. :: "Internal atmosphere... hydrogen pumps purged... antimatter injectors set... inertial dampeners configured for atmospheric flight..." :: It takes her a little longer than the average helmsman to go through the checklist. :: "And we are ready to get off this planet." Cptn Swain: Rex> ::Nods:: Take us out. Irene Mincine: "Gladly." :: The yacht begins to lift off, hopefully... :: Cptn Swain: ACTION> The Yacht does lift off, and is soon headed off into space. William Chocox: ::William settles into a seat in Engineering:: Do we have anymore ration packs? Cptn Swain: Rex> Shouldn't the replicators be up and working soon? Irene Mincine: :: Irene sighs in relief once they're finally in space and not going to crash back into the planet or fly into a mountain. :: "We're in orbit, Commander. Finally. Want me to set course for Excalibur?" Indaura Ryssan: :: Sits and rests a bit :: William Chocox: I like how they taste. Cptn Swain: Rex> Weirdo. ::Shakes his head:: Yes, let's make our exit from the Neutral Zone as quick as possible. Cptn Swain: Rex> Send a message ahead to Excalibur and update them on the situation. William Chocox: On it. ::sends out a quick message so that the Excalibur can expect them to arrive:: Cptn Swain: Rex> Good work everyone. Irene Mincine: "I can't stand those rations. I'd rather eat replicated gagh for breakfast than eat another one of those protein bars." :: She sets their course for Excalibur. :: "Course laid in." Cptn Swain: Rex> Engage. Warp 5. William Chocox: Isn't the point of gagh that you eat it alive? Cdr Miranda Hawthorne: Ens Reynolds> ::He tossed one of his own rations to Will.:: You can have my, Commander. I don't eat much on away missions. I'm usually too nervous. Irene Mincine: "Yes, and the replicator has some kind of ethical problem with that." :: She presses the 'go to warp' button on the helm console. :: William Chocox: ::is beaned with the ration:: Oof! Thanks! And did this mission give you any reason to be nervous? Cptn Swain: Rex> ::Smirks:: Well I think you can relax Reynolds. Indaura Ryssan: Is there anything warm to drink in the rations? Cdr Miranda Hawthorne: Ens Reynolds> Stuck on a planet with our power draining and the very real possibility of being stuck there forever? No... no worries at all. ::sighs.:: Irene Mincine: "They would have sent a rescue party eventually... and we'd have all the rations Will can eat." Cptn Swain: Rex> You engineering boys need to get out more often. Cdr Miranda Hawthorne: Ens Reynolds> I can play yeoman. ::He unstrapped himself and began digging through the rations to find a drink for Indaura. Comes up with two packets.:: You want caffeine or no caffeine, Doctor? William Chocox: That's what I said to Reynolds! That's why I dragged him along. Irene Mincine: "You better not be giving away my freeze-dried raktajino, Reynolds." Indaura Ryssan: Who do you take me for Reynolds? Caffeine please. William Chocox: There are better coffees Irene. Cdr Miranda Hawthorne: Ens Reynolds> No, I think it is some sort of tea. ::Peers at the labels. Pops one of the bags for Indaura and hands it to her. The bag inflates and begins to warm in her hands. In a moment, she has a steaming mug of tea.:: Irene Mincine: "There are *not*. One cup and I'm wired for hours." :: She scoffs. :: Cdr Miranda Hawthorne: Ens Reynolds> I much prefer staying in boring engineering, sir. For the record. ::Glances to Rex and Irene.:: Anyone want anything else? William Chocox: That's supposed to convince me? Indaura Ryssan: A good tea is essential Irene Mincine: "If you're working on a genetics experiment at 0300, it's great. I thought engineers would appreciate that." :: She shakes her head in response to Reynolds. :: "I'm fine." Cptn Swain: Rex> I don't know about any of you, but I'll feel alot better once we've left the neutral zone. William Chocox: That's not good for you Mincine. Irene Mincine: "It got me to the helm of a captain's yacht, didn't it?" :: She checks on their current position. :: "Shouldn't be in the neutral zone for too much longer." Cptn Swain: << Two Minute Warning >> William Chocox: I don't know how to respond to that. Cdr Miranda Hawthorne: Ens Reynolds> Uh... how much longer are we in the neutral zone? Anyone feel like we're being watched? ::Sits at his station again to check the sensors.:: Indaura Ryssan: Don't we have permission to be here? Irene Mincine: :: Irene laughs. :: "Of course we're being watched, we're in the neutral zone. Doesn't matter if we have permission to be here." William Chocox: Romulans are always watching. Cptn Swain: PAUSE SIM Cptn Swain: PAUSE SIM Cptn Swain: PAUSE SIM

SD 1108.2020 The away team has been rigging a system using crystals on the planet to restart the yachts warp core while also working repair the science team's communications array. As we pick up, the team is preparing to attempt the restart.

MISSION BRIEF: Excalibur's "rescue team" -- now in need of rescue of their own -- have devised a plan to use crystals from the planet's cave system to re-energize their yachts systems. Will it work, or will they become residents of the cold, foggy planet? Cptn Swain: BEGIN SIM Cptn Swain: BEGIN SIM Cptn Swain: BEGIN SIM William Chocox: ::is totally not very far away from where the experiment has been set up:: Irene Mincine: :: Irene and Valdar are at a hotwired monitoring station across the room. :: Cptn Swain: Rex> ::drinking coffee:: Cptn Swain: Rex> ::Will:: I heard you have a colorful nickname among the senior staff. William Chocox: ::Rex:: Remind me to sue the Captain for Slander and Libel when we get back to civilization. Cdr Miranda Hawthorne: Ens Reynolds> ::He threw Rex a glance and then a look at Will, but wisely kept his trap shut.:: Irene Mincine: "Let's wait to argue until we get this experiment going so we know if we *will* get back." :: Irene, on the other hand, is no stranger to opening her mouth. :: Cptn Swain: Rex> He wasn't the one who told me. ::smirks:: Cptn Swain: Rex> I still can't believe he let me on his ship. William Chocox: Very well then. ::Loudly:: Fire in the hole! Fire in the hole! Fire in the hole! ::activates whatever it is he put together with technobabble:: Cptn Swain: << Everyone give me a number 1-20 >> William Chocox: ((8)) Irene Mincine: (( 5 )) Indaura Ryssan: (17) Cdr Miranda Hawthorne: (18) Maryse Dubois: ((6)) Maryse Dubois: :;Watching from a distance.:: Cptn Swain: ACTION> It works! It doesn't blow up! William Chocox: ::raises hands in triumph:: WHOO! ::quickly composes himself:: Knew it would work. Cptn Swain: Rex> ::Silently hands Irene a strip of latinum:: Irene Mincine: :: Irene and Valdar converse for a second, then announce with a smile. :: "Crystals are stable. Decay is as expected." :: Irene slips the latinum into her jacket pocket with a smirk. :: William Chocox: ::William doesn't notice, too elated at his experiment working:: Told you it would work Reynolds! Indaura Ryssan: How is the crystal work going? William Chocox: It worked! Cdr Miranda Hawthorne: Ens Reynolds> Never had any doubts at all, sir. ::Total lie.:: Cptn Swain: Rex> So, how long will it take you get this setup for the ship? Irene Mincine: "Collecting more crystals won't be a problem. How about setting it up on the yacht?" :: Irene looks to Will. William Chocox: ::stares at Reynolds before turning to Rex:: Shouldn't be too long, anywhere between a couple hours, and a few days. Indaura Ryssan: Are loose crystals fine? Cptn Swain: Rex> Good. I don't know about anyone else, but I don't want to be a resident of this planet. William Chocox: They appear to be so. At least, I think that's what we used here. Irene Mincine: "Yeah, that's what we used in the experiment. Those crystal chunks we scavenged from the cave. I can't wait to get out of here. I've had enough of emergency rations." William Chocox: I'm always willing to take any you don't want. Cdr Miranda Hawthorne: Ens Reynolds> ::He began to collect his tools and the equipment they'd brought with them, tilting his head at Will.:: Do we use these to put up shielding around their comms, or pass the information on to the next sucke... ah... team to visit? William Chocox: I think we can do both. William Chocox: ::turns to Rex:: Unless you have an opinion Commander. Irene Mincine: "Depends how much we hate the next team to visit, I would think." Cptn Swain: Rex> ::Nods:: Sounds good to me, but prioritize the yacht. William Chocox: Aye sir. William Chocox: ::William grabs his tools to start working on the yacht:: Cptn Swain: Rex> ::Looks over to Maryse:: Why don't you and doctor Ryssan make sure the science team has everything they need. Indaura Ryssan: :: Nods :: Irene Mincine: "I think we'll need another batch of crystals, mostly..." Cdr Miranda Hawthorne: Ens Reynolds> You want to tackle the yacht and I can do the comms, sir? Or do you need me on the ship? William Chocox: I should be able to handle the yacht. Be prepared for me to call you in if I need you though. Cdr Miranda Hawthorne: Ens Reynolds> Aye, sir. ::He nodded and headed off to the comms hut to start making preparations.:: Indaura Ryssan: I'd rather not have to jostle the crystals from their housing Cptn Swain: Rex> ::will:: Let me know if I can be of any help. William Chocox: Aye sir. ::starts to make his way to the yacht:: Irene Mincine: "Valdar and I calculated that we'll only need 350 grams of crystal to provide enough power to get us off the planet. There should be enough loose crystals that we don't need to go around breaking intact ones off." Cptn Swain: Rex> ::Orders the security team to begin getting the camp taken down:: Indaura Ryssan: Sounds simple enough, though we should get some extra, just in case. Irene Mincine: :: Nod. :: "Agreed. 450 grams should give us a good margin for error." William Chocox: ::makes it to the yacht and starts tinkering:: Hope the captain doesn't want this back the way we found it. Cdr Miranda Hawthorne: Ens Reynolds> Hey! Can I get some grams or something of that good stuff? ::Yelling back at the scientists.:: I need it for the comms! ::Disappears into the hut.:: Indaura Ryssan: Down to the bottom again Irene? Irene Mincine: :: Sigh. :: "...550 grams. Yeah, let's get going, Doctor." Irene Mincine: :: Irene leads the science team and doctors back off to the crystal shaft. :: Cptn Swain: PAUSE SIM Cptn Swain: PAUSE SIM Cptn Swain: PAUSE SIM

SD 1101.2020 Excalibur's "rescue team" -- now in need of rescue of their own -- have devised a plan to use crystals from the planet's cave system to re-energize their yachts systems. Will it work, or will they become residents of the cold, foggy planet?

SD 1025.2020 The team in the caves have taken several samples of smaller crystals back with them to the surface, while on the yacht engineering has made some preliminary steps towards reversing the loss of power, in particular towards being able to restart the warp core. Meanwhile, Lt. Cmdr Rex has continued to nap.

MISSION BRIEF: The team in the caves have taken several samples of smaller crystals back with them to the surface, while on the yacht engineering has made some preliminary steps towards reversing the loss of power, in particular towards being able to restart the warp core. Meanwhile, Lt. Cmdr Rex has continued to nap. Cptn Swain: BEGIN SIM Cptn Swain: BEGIN SIM Cptn Swain: BEGIN SIM Cptn Swain: Rex> ::napping with the book open on his chest, a candy bar laying nearby:: William Chocox: ((::makes sure his # is still sitting atop his head like a hat::)) William Chocox: #::continues walking up to the building he thinks is the main lab:: Irene Mincine: @ :: Irene leads the science crew back to the main camp, carrying a few crystal pieces in her pockets. :: Cptn Swain: Falkyn> ::another of the many science nerds from the original expedition:: Ah --::to will:: How can I help? William Chocox: ((::takes his # off::)) William Chocox: Ah, yes, hello, is this the main lab here? I have an idea and a question. Probably multiple questions, but we'll see where we go. Cptn Swain: Falkyn> ::Looks at the officer strangely, but smiles:: Fire away William Chocox: I have an idea on how to prevent power loss from the various batteries and what not here, but it requires Trellium. You wouldn't happen to have any or a way to make it would you? Irene Mincine: :: Irene arrives back at the lab, other science nerds in tow. :: "Hey, we've got some samples of crystals that might get us powered back up again." William Chocox: Oh, cool. Multiple ideas! Indaura Ryssan: :: Gets out a crystal or two from her pocket :: William Chocox: Fascinating. Indaura Ryssan: :: plays with them in her hand:: Cptn Swain: Falkyn> ::shakes his head:: Not in any large amount ::considers:: but the crystals in the cave have trac... ::glances over to Irene:: Who invited the Klingon science department? ::grins:: William Chocox: ::glares at Falkyn:: You wanna run that by me again? Cptn Swain: Falkyn> The crystals in the cave below do have some trace amounts of trellium in them. ::missing zero beats:: William Chocox: That's interesting. William Chocox: (m) But not what I meant. Irene Mincine: :: Irene scoffs at Falkyn. :: "They send us in when the Federation can't figure it out." :: She places a few crystal shards on the table in the center. She's got more important things to worry about than casual spacism. :: "They act as energy resonators. It seems like they could amplify what's left in our batteries." Indaura Ryssan: Would that not break up the crystalline structure, making them susceptible to fracture? Cptn Swain: Falkyn> Well that was among the many reasons we've been studying them. Irene Mincine: "I would think so but I'm a biologist, not a geologist. They've got some strange properties." William Chocox: Reynolds and I were thinking that a Trellium barrier would prevent the theta radiation from draining the batteries. Indaura Ryssan: Do they have any application as dilithium does? Cptn Swain: Falkyn> ::to Will:: That would make sense. ::Indaura:: Dilithium acts as a regulator for anti-matter reactions in much the same way graphite does for nuclear reactions. William Chocox: I was more thinking of using it as a shield rather than a regulator, like he said. Irene Mincine: :: To Indaura. :: "We want something that boosts output, not something that moderates it." Indaura Ryssan: Energy must be attracted to these crystals, so there's a polarity involved... but in the end, the power needs to go somewhere. Cptn Swain: Falkyn> Well, could you rig a device to transfer the energy from the crystals to our devices, and presumably your ship? Irene Mincine: "There's enough resonant crystals in the cavern to power a starbase if we can figure out how to capture and transfer it." :: She looks to William. :: William Chocox: Well, we'll never know unless we try. Indaura Ryssan: Sorry, but how can this power a starbase? William Chocox: If you have enough energy. Cptn Swain: Falkyn> ::does jazz hands:: Magic Irene Mincine: "Okay, it's an exaggeration... but if we start with what's left in our batteries and feed it through the crystal chamber somehow, we'll get a much larger amount of energy out from the resonance boost. Either that or blow ourselves into orbit, but that's why I'm not an engineer." Cptn Swain: Falkyn> Por que no los dos? Irene Mincine: :: She looks at Falkyn, who she decidedly does not care for. :: "You wanna be helpful or sarcastic?" Cptn Swain: Falkyn> ::Considers repeating himself, but decides against:: I am not much of an engineer, but we do have a number of parts that might be helpful in building an energy converter. ::Points to several large boxes:: One of the teams that was supposed to be working with the Romulans were going to do testing on the crystals amplification properties, but since the Romulans pulled out we've been busy with other things. Indaura Ryssan: :: Still wishes she took more physics classes :: William Chocox: ::walks over and starts looking through the boxes:: Irene Mincine: :: Valdar, the geologist, follows Chocox and starts digging through the boxes. :: Valdar> "Hmm..." William Chocox: Lots of cool gear here. Irene Mincine: Irene> "Fortunately we do have some people who know how energy converters work, or at least how crystals work." Indaura Ryssan: :: Puts the crystals back in her pocket :: Indaura Ryssan: Imagine what a phaser would do to a crystal. Indaura Ryssan: Oh, wonder if they have any biological properties William Chocox: ::ponders:: Ooh, what would a phaser do to a crystal? ::files that away in his brain:: Irene Mincine: Valdar> :: While collecting some parts from the boxes. :: "A directed energy beam plus this much amplification?" Cptn Swain: Falkyn> ::has disappeared:: Cptn Swain: Rex> ::yawns as he wakes up, and notices he was out for a lot longer than he'd planned:: William Chocox: Chocox wants a big boom! ::looks around:: Where'd that nerdy fella scamper off to? Irene Mincine: :: Irene shrugs, not noticing either. :: "Don't know, don't care. He was a jerk. I haven't seen the head of the expedition in a while, either." William Chocox: Hm...makes the suspicious part of my brain tingle. Cptn Swain: Rex> +Will+ Rex to Will, report Indaura Ryssan: :: Takes out a crystal, sings to it :: la la la la la la laaaa! William Chocox: +Rex+ Commander, we're figuring out if we can block the radiation that's been draining the power as well as using the crystals to amplify the power we have left. Irene Mincine: :: Irene looks quizzical at Indaura... :: "I don't think that's going to do much..." Cptn Swain: Rex> ::Blinks:: +Will+ Uh... well that's some developments. Where are you at? William Chocox: +Rex+ We're in the main lab. Cptn Swain: Rex> ::standing and stretching, he laid the trashy betazoid romance novel down:: +Will+ On my way, you can fill me in when I get there. I've been uh, consulting with, uh, mission summaries from the science team. Rex out. Cptn Swain: TWO MINUTE WARNING Indaura Ryssan: I sing to my beetles William Chocox: +Rex+ Understood. Chocox out. Irene Mincine: "You're... an interesting one, doc." :: Irene steps away from Indaura and toward Will. :: "One hour of holodeck time says he's been reading the captain's copy of Vulcan Love Slave, Part II." Irene Mincine: "Mission reports my butt." Cptn Swain: << I am innocent >> Cptn Swain: ...and... Cptn Swain: PAUSE SIM Cptn Swain: PAUSE SIM Cptn Swain: PAUSE SIM

MISSION BRIEF: The engineering team continues to work on the shuttle too see if they can determine how to prevent further battery drain; while science and medical head down into the crystal caves. Cptn Swain: BEGIN SIM Cptn Swain: BEGIN SIM Cptn Swain: BEGIN SIM William Chocox: ::is poking around the yacht's engineering department, looking to see if anything seems promising:: Irene Mincine: "Here we are, 400 meters below the surface." :: Irene steps out when the elevator stops. :: "About 50 meters this way is the resonance cavern." Cptn Swain: @Rex> ::Still reading the trashy romance novel:: William Chocox: ((Do we need to grab a symbol?)) Cdr Miranda Hawthorne: (( @ for crystal crew. # for Yachty )) Cptn Swain: (( Probably not. )) William Chocox: ((::grabs a # and slaps it on his head like a hat::)) Cdr Miranda Hawthorne: #Ens Reynolds> ::Scanning the yacht with a rapidly declining tricorder seemed a bit stupid, but it was all he had.:: William Chocox: # Anything looking good? I'm not getting a lot of joy here. Indaura Ryssan: @ :: Getting ready to visit the resonance again :: Maryse Dubois: @ ::Follows Irene, carefully.:: Cdr Miranda Hawthorne: @ACTION> The crystal cavern is much how they left it. The lights scattered throughout the cave made the crystalline structures glimmer as they navigated the path. Every little sound echoed back at them a hundred times over. Cdr Miranda Hawthorne: #Ens Reynolds> ::He grumbled.:: Me, either. Looks like the systems are still being drained. Irene Mincine: @ :: She whispers to the rest of the team. :: "Make sure you don't make a lot of noise in here." :: She was, again, awed by the crystal systems... Indaura Ryssan: @ :: coughs :: Cdr Miranda Hawthorne: @ACTION> ::COUGH!COUGH!COUGH!COUGH!COUGH!COUGH!:: William Chocox: # This makes no dang sense...it compels me though. ::starts physically poking around:: Indaura Ryssan: @ :: gasps :: (w) sorry.... sorry......... s o r r y.... Cdr Miranda Hawthorne: #Ens Reynolds> What about physical barriers? You think that might work? Some sort of substance that could literally shield the power systems? William Chocox: # That is probably the best idea. If it's radiation we would need lead. Irene Mincine: @ "Just like that..." :: She pulled out her tricorder. :: "I'm not sure what we're looking for, but we should get as many readings of the area as possible." Maryse Dubois: @ ::Looks at Indaura a moment before she grins. Then she begins scanning.:: Cdr Miranda Hawthorne: @ACTION> Scans of the crystals show an interesting internal matrix that seems to amplify sound, light, and energy. William Chocox: #::does a quick scan with his tricorder to see if it's radiation that's draining the batteries:: Maryse Dubois: @ Hmm Maryse Dubois: @ ::Quietly:: These crystals seem to amplify...well just about anything. Cptn Swain: #ACTION> There does appear to be radiation traces on the ships batteries and the warp core is likewise poisoned with theta radiation Indaura Ryssan: @ :: Gestures since making a sound will only make things worse for their hearing :: Irene Mincine: @ :: Valdar is pointing something out on her tricorder to Irene. She returns to Maryse and Indaura. :: "That's what Valdar says, too. Geology and engineering aren't my forte. Maybe we could give some shavings to the engineering team. An energy amplifier could counter an energy drain, right?" William Chocox: # There we go...theta radiation... ::closes his tricorder to save battery:: Now, what blocks theta radiation? Indaura Ryssan: @ :: Thinks :: Do we know the structure of these crystals and how far they go? Cdr Miranda Hawthorne: #Ens Reynolds> ::He takes a look at Will's readings and scratches his head.:: Maryse Dubois: @ If we take samples, do so carefully. The wrong setting on a phaser or laser drill could be hazardous. Cdr Miranda Hawthorne: #Ens Reynolds> I mean... Trellium is a good insulator, but I don't see how we could synthesize that here with such limited means. Unless the scientists have something? William Chocox: # That is the best idea I've heard this mission. Irene Mincine: @ Valdar> :: The Bajoran geologist answers. :: "It's a hexagonal matrix that extends... well, with the amplification effect the tricorder can't really tell, but there's a *lot* of crystal. I'd use a hand drill before I tried zapping them with a phaser." Indaura Ryssan: @ Maybe just looking for a loose one would be safer. Irene Mincine: @ Valdar> :: Nods! :: Irene Mincine: @ Irene> "Let's see if we can find one that we can break off without shooting a high-gain amplifier with a directed-energy beam." Cdr Miranda Hawthorne: #Ens Reynolds> So we should go to the dig site and see? ::He frowns.:: How are they still operating, though? They've been here a lot longer and the only system they've complained about not working is comms. William Chocox: # That...that is a very good question Reynolds. And I do not have a good answer. Maryse Dubois: @ ::Nods as she starts feeling around for a loose crystal.:: Cptn Swain: !Rex>. ::opens a chocolate bar and flips to next. chapter:: Cdr Miranda Hawthorne: #Ens Reynolds> ::He closed up his kit and slung it over his shoulder.:: Indaura Ryssan: @ :: jiggles a crystal :: (real fake crystals....not this one, not this one, not that one...) William Chocox: #::closes up his own kit as well, before leading Reynolds out of the Yacht:: Irene Mincine: @ Irene> :: Digs around looking for crystals... :: Cdr Miranda Hawthorne: @ACTION> The team finds several smaller loose crystals that seem disconnected from the main cavern mass and are no longer glowing softly. Indaura Ryssan: @ :: gets a crystal :: Would make a great necklace. Irene Mincine: @ :: Irene has a few in her hand after a couple minutes of searching. :: "Maybe once we get off this planet." Maryse Dubois: @ :;Finds a loose crystal, scans it to see if it is usable.:: Cdr Miranda Hawthorne: #Ens Reynolds> ::Follows along, moving toward the dig site.:: I never saw their equipment. The others took a tour and I went straight to the comms hut. William Chocox: # I was looking at something, I can't right remember at the moment. Cdr Miranda Hawthorne: @ACTION> The loose crystals seem to have the same properties as the others, though don't seem to resonate as much. Indaura Ryssan: @ :: Places the crystal in her coat pocket :: Irene Mincine: @ :: Irene drops a couple crystal pieces into her pack. Valdar has a sample container as well. :: "All right, I think we got what we came for. Let's head back to the surface?" Indaura Ryssan: @ Testing these in controlled conditions would help a lot. Maryse Dubois: @ ::Puts away her stash. Nods in agreement with Irene and Indaura. She starts making her way back.:: Indaura Ryssan: @ I can finally have a duet partner. Irene Mincine: @ Irene> "The engineering team should be able to help with that." :: She leads them back to the lift to the surface. :: William Chocox: # Hopefully we're going to be able to get this figured out and get out of here. Cdr Miranda Hawthorne: #Ens Reynolds> Yea, let's hope so. I'd hate to be stuck here forever. ::Points at the largest makeshift building.:: I think their main lab is in there. William Chocox: # Let's go find out. ::heads that way:: Cptn Swain: PAUSE SIM Cptn Swain: PAUSE SIM Cptn Swain: PAUSE SIM

SD 1018.2020 The engineering team continues to work on the shuttle too see if they can determine how to prevent further battery drain; while science and medical head down into the crystal caves.

MISSION BRIEF: After a fun night around the campfire, the Excalibur team has awakened to a lovely, damp, cold day on what is rapidly becoming a 2 hour tour of an away mission. They now must focus on trying to find a solution to the power drain on the yacht and other electronics, as they have no way of knowing if their message for additional assistance made it out or not. Cptn Swain: BEGIN SIM Cptn Swain: BEGIN SIM Cptn Swain: BEGIN SIM William Chocox: ::wakes up:: I had a horrible, horrible dream last night. Cptn Swain: Rex> ::crawling out of his tent wearing an Official Cold Weather Hoodie:: William Chocox: ::looks around:: Damn, it wasn't a dream. ::puts on some cold weather gear and climbs out of his tent.:: Cptn Swain: Rex> ::Looking for coffee:: Maryse Dubois: ::Already sitting by the fire, bundled up.:: Irene Mincine: Irene> :: Climbs out of her tent, also wearing a fancy Starfleet cold-weather jacket. :: "Did the temperature drop 15 degrees or is it just me?" Cptn Swain: Rex> ::Snorts:: 18 Cptn Swain: Rex> So... ::cracking open a breakfast ration:: first thing's first. Will, I want you and Reynolds to go take a look at the yacht and see how the batteries are -- Irene, you and the doctors are going to take a look at those crystal caves again. Maybe they're related to issue somehow. Cdr Miranda Hawthorne: Ens Reynolds> ::Shivering by the fire with a hot drink in one hand and a hot ration pack in the other.:: William Chocox: ::snarfs down a breakfast ration:: Aye, sir. Cptn Swain: Rex> Obviously take some of the ::thumbs towards the science camp:: with you Maryse Dubois: ::Stands up, walking over to Irene.:: Sounds like a fun trip. Indaura Ryssan: :: Gets out of her sleeping arrangement :: William Chocox: ::to Reynolds:: We'll go once you've finished eating. Irene Mincine: :: Irene's unwrapping a protein bar from a ration pack. :: "Gotcha, commander." :: She calls a few eggheads over from the science team, then answers Maryse. :: "As long as the elevator still works, it will be." Cptn Swain: (( are you giving me ideas )) Cdr Miranda Hawthorne: Ens Reynolds> ::Raises his mug in salute then hunkers down to finish his meal and drink.:: Maryse Dubois: Take good care of me. This is my first time there. Indaura Ryssan: :: Starts in on a lemon bar :: Irene Mincine: (( she was concerned about it before! )) William Chocox: Eat first, you can drink on the way back. Cptn Swain: Rex> ::drinking fake coffee:: Irene Mincine: :: Nods, then sips from a metal thermos. :: "No problem, doc. We'll check in with the planetside science team and let them know we're going down. I can't wait for you to see those crystals." Cptn Swain: (( I didn't realize we'd gone to Sedona, )) Cptn Swain: (( That is a joke exactly one of you will get )) Cdr Miranda Hawthorne: (( LoLz )) Indaura Ryssan: It's a way down. Cptn Swain: (( WELCOME TO THE CRYSTAL VORTEX )) Cdr Miranda Hawthorne: Ens Reynolds> ::Finished with his ration pack, he threw the remnants into the fire and nodded to Will.:: Ready when you are, sir. William Chocox: ((I'm literally watching the Penn and Teller: B*llsh*t episode on new age medicine right now.)) Cptn Swain: (( lol Sedona is like the woo woo crystal healing capital of the universe )) William Chocox: Alright, let's grab our gear and head out. ::grabs his stuff and starts walking towards the yacht:: Maryse Dubois: ::Finishes up her breakfast, and goes to grab her pack.:: Irene Mincine: "All right..." :: She pops into her tent and emerges again wearing her silver-colored pack. :: "Shall we?" Cdr Miranda Hawthorne: Ens Reynolds> ::Shoulders his kit and follows along, both hands shoved into his pockets against the cold, breath pluming in the air in front of him.:: Ugh. I hate the cold. I'd rather be on some tropical beach. William Chocox: Well, we don't always get what we hope for. I'm sure we could arrange some extra holodeck time for you once we get back. Cdr Miranda Hawthorne: Ens Reynolds> That would be fantastic. The beach without the nasty sunburn. Love it. Indaura Ryssan: :: Carrying her pack and with the group :: Cptn Swain: (( I considered a tropical beach planet, but i dice rolled on that and well -- it was also the home to large, venomous lizards and carnivorous plants. )) Maryse Dubois: ((lol)) Maryse Dubois: ::Rejoins Irene and Indaura.:: Ready. Indaura Ryssan: Doctor. William Chocox: I'll arrange it myself once we get back. Cptn Swain: Rex> ::Once the teams had headed out, Rex pulled out one of Captain's romance novels and made himself comfortable:: Irene Mincine: "Let's head out." :: Irene leads the doctors and a few eggheads on a hike back to the planetside science team's camp at the entrance to the crystal caverns. Despite the cold, she's enjoying being on the ground and doing some exploration. :: Cdr Miranda Hawthorne: Ens Reynolds> ::Hiking back to the yacht, he checked his tricorder as they went and found the battery almost nearly drained.:: No luck with a dampening field, sir? All of our small equipment is badly drained. William Chocox: I thought the shield would have worked, but apparently not. Indaura Ryssan: :: Checking her devices :: Irene Mincine: Irene> :: Sighs, seeing Indaura. :: "We're gonna need hand cranks on our tricorders at the rate the power's going down. How are you looking, Dr. Ryssan?" Indaura Ryssan: Not too good. Perhaps I need to take pen and paper notes. Cdr Miranda Hawthorne: Ens Reynolds> Maybe if we get a look at the yacht's systems, we can loop one of the batteries into some sort of modified shielding. Hmm... it would help if we could figure out what's causing the drain in the first place. I've never heard of it being so bad. William Chocox: Same here, but if we knew what it was, we'd be receiving all sorts of attention from the Daystrom Institute. Irene Mincine: "Fun times." :: They make it to the science outpost. Irene immediately looks for the one in charge again to inform her that they're going down to the caves. :: Indaura Ryssan: :: Finishing off her lemon bar :: Maryse Dubois: ::Looking around.:: Nice setup. Cdr Miranda Hawthorne: Ens Reynolds> ::As they arrive at the yacht, he headed for the engineering compartment.:: You ever feel creeped out when in a shuttle without a few crew? It seems strange. Indaura Ryssan: Wish it was not so far down. William Chocox: I try not to think about it in such terms, but I guess you're right. Irene Mincine: "What, you don't like being under a hundred meters of rock?" :: Irene leads them to the cave and elevator, checking the power reserves before they go down. :: Cptn Swain: (( TWO MINUTE WARNING )) Maryse Dubois: When you say it like that, it doesn't sound very ideal. Indaura Ryssan: I mean as a Denobulan I enjoy close quarters, but not exactly like this. Cptn Swain: Rex> ::drinking coffee and eating a second breakfast ration while reading the book:: Irene Mincine: "The crystal cavern is worth it, though." :: Satisfied that the elevator isn't going to strand them, she turns it on and they descend... :: Cptn Swain: PAUSE SIM Cptn Swain: PAUSE SIM Cptn Swain: PAUSE SIM

SD 1011.2020 After a fun night around the campfire, the Excalibur team has awaken to a lovely, damp, cold day on what is rapidly becoming a 2 hour tour of an away mission. They now must focus on trying to find a solution to the power drain on the yacht an other electronics, as they have no way of knowing if their message for additional assistance made it out or not.