USS Manticore 7.5.2010

[Cmdr JFarrington 0]

=/\= USS MANTICORE BRIEFING #616, STARDATE 51007.05 =/\=

The Manticore has cloaked and entered enemy territory, where we will collect intell on their main shipyard and destroy any targets of opportunity. The war is fully engaged, as we just found out that the Arcturans have crossed the border and destroyed a research station with almost 300 civilians onboard.

It is 0700 on the day we reach the shipyard and tensions are running high.

 

Cmdr JFarrington -> :: on the bridge at OPS:::

Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> ::has tension::

Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> ::it is running high::

Asteria Jaxa -> ::Just arriving in main science lab wondering what today has in store for the crew hoping for the best::

kyle_mele -> ::is running high in tensions, has taken his given time off, and has about five minutes left before his shift::

Keb -> ::next to Jami, on another shift of helm::

Cmdr JFarrington -> ::was tense, sought Kyle, iz better now:::

LtCdrFaldek -> ::on the bridge at Tactical::

Keb -> ::glances back at Beran, glad that he's nearby::

LtCdrFaldek -> ::actually just arrived, so signs into the console::

Cmdr JFarrington -> ::wonders if her medical degree gives her access to the SB goodies:::

kyle_mele -> ::paces in his quarters, putting on pieces of his uniform::

Cmdr JFarrington -> :;aloud, though she doesn't realize it:: Nah...

Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> ((what was TBS?))

Hilee -> ::Having cleared the fighters,and resumed normal duties in Meng....where tension is running at an elevated point ::

Cmdr JFarrington -> <9 hours>

Eva Jaz -> ::in sickbay , munching on a slice of cold pizza from the night before ::

Keb -> ::looks up at Jami:: What?

Cmdr JFarrington -> ::blink, turn:: What what?

Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> ::pacing (why not?)::

Admiral Atragon-9 -> <<it is 0700 the next day - last sim it was 2200 the pervious day>>

LtCdrFaldek -> ::very quietly humming "Tik Tok"::

McFly -> <<so what was the weird thing that was on the shuttle?>>

Cmdr JFarrington -> <9 hours :P >

Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> ::hasn't slept much::

Kansas Kenickie -> ::Pulls on a boot:: have you seen my other shoe?!

Kansas Kenickie -> ::Looks under the bed:: we are late!

Turris Morran -> ::pokes his head into the science lab before entering with the rest of him and strolling over to his station:;

Asteria Jaxa -> ::Begins to go over the nights logs and sensor reports ensuring everything is running smoothly::

Hilee -> << Post dinner and sleep of course>>

Eva Jaz -> :: gets up to refill her coffee mug ::

Cmdr JFarrington -> :: still looking at Keb while awaiting the answer:::

kyle_mele -> ::pulls on his white tunic, attaches his communicator to it, glances around::

Vilanne -> ::wakes up in the lab, with the smell of coffee and sound of it pouring::

Asteria Jaxa -> ::Looks up as Morran comes in:: morning couldn't sleep figured I'd start early

Admiral Atragon-9 -> Jami, please remind the Security team to be in the conference room in 5 minutes

T'Prise -> :: Monitoring the quantum cannons from the main science bay. ::

kyle_mele -> ::exits into the corridor, quick turn left, ten steps, turns left again and enters the turbolift::

MC_Escher -> ::exits TL and enters science bay, coffee cup almost empty, yawning:: Report.

Eva Jaz -> Josh> :: sitting down half asleep on the corner of a biobed ::

Cmdr JFarrington -> :turning back to her console:: Aye, Admiral. ::taps the console::

McFly -> I think it was thrown under the table

Cmdr JFarrington -> +SEC+ This is your friendly wake-up call. Conference room in 5.

Kansas Kenickie -> ::Tosses McFly his boot, bearly missing his head:: yours

LtCdrFaldek -> ::looks at A-9::

Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> ::pauses in her pacing, noting Josh's precariously balanced position, nudges him in the shoulder so he topples back onto the bed::

Kansas Kenickie -> ::moves over to the table:: Boot!

Keb -> You said something...I didn't hear it right, I guess.

kyle_mele -> ::quickly mentions his destination, rides for a moment::

McFly -> thanks

T'Prise -> :: Looks up at Escher and replies stiffly. :: Systems are functioning within normal parameters.

Admiral Atragon-9 -> ::stands:: Also, you have the Bridge and open up the mics in the room for shiipwide broadcast, everyone should know the plans

LtCdrFaldek -> ::calls some brand new gold shirt to take over Tactical::

Kansas Kenickie -> ::Grabs jacket:: Grrr...come on

Cmdr JFarrington -> ::tappity tap:: Shipwide at your discretion, Admiral. Set to call button 2.

Eva Jaz -> Josh> :: topples over and wakes up :: HEY!! :: notices it was Jai and laughs , all happy that she touched him , thinking he's never washing this uniform again ::

Keb -> ::remembers the last shipwide broadcast meeting and how THAT ended::

Asteria Jaxa -> ::Looks up and nods in aggreance with T'Prise::

Kansas Kenickie -> ::Pulls boot on, heads towards the door;:

Eva Jaz -> :: notices Josh and laughs ::

Cmdr JFarrington -> ::stands to sit in the CC:: Keb, slave OPS to helm.

LtCdrFaldek -> ::is relieved by a gold shirt, and heads for the conference room::

Cmdr JFarrington -> ::settles in as the chair matches her configuration:::

Vilanne -> ::pulls herself up from the spralled-over-the-lab-counter position, and jostles her hair, takes another deep smell of coffee and heads to pot::

Keb -> ::nods:: Aye, Commander. Slaving ops to helm.

Hilee -> ::Going over the previous shifts reports and sipping on a mug of hot joe in the office::

Turris Morran -> ::nods to Jaxa:: An early start, aye. Thought I was making one of those myself. ::looks to the door as Escher enters, bites his lips as he has nothing to report::

LtCdrFaldek -> <<should just call the 1MC>>

Kansas Kenickie -> ::runs down the hall to the lift::: make a hole!

McFly -> i need to get down to the shuttle bay

kyle_mele -> ::exits the turbolift, strides down the corridor to tne glass doors behind which reside the medical domain::

Keb -> ::watches Faldek pass and then checks status on both helm and ops::

Admiral Atragon-9 -> ::enters the Conference room and takes his usual seat, standing at the head of the table and pacing::

Vilanne -> ::pours a coffee while muttering in her best morning voice, :: G'moanin everyone.

LtCdrFaldek -> ::takes a seat to A-9's right::

Kansas Kenickie -> we were called to the confreessn room

Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> ::turns away from Josh without a backward glance, looks towards Vil as she emerges:: Jolan tru, rokhinu.

Kansas Kenickie -> ::Enters the lift::

Kansas Kenickie -> ::Pulls him in::

kyle_mele -> ::enters just as Vil greets everyone:: Good mornting

Turris Morran -> ::steps over to the replicator:: Coffee or tea while I'm up, anyone?

Cmdr JFarrington -> Status, Keb. ::pulls the chair console close:::

Vilanne -> G'moanin Boss. ::pours kyle a cup quickly::

MC_Escher -> ::blinks, rubs eyes:: All right. Asteria, I want you on the bridge. I'll slave the bridge console to yours so that you can tweak the settings and give them real-time info. Turris, T'Prise ::turns to them:: We need to make sure this cannon works

Vilanne -> ::holds it out for him as he passes::

kyle_mele -> ::glances around:: Thanks. ::accepts it, sighs::

Kansas Kenickie -> ::Exits the lift and takes a few steps and enters the conference room::

Vilanne -> What's wrong?

T'Prise -> :: With a bit of frost in her voice, but no hint of emotion on her face. :: Aye, sir.

Eva Jaz -> ::finishes her pizza , brushes the crumbs from her uniform and approaches the others ::

LtCdrFaldek -> ::spies KK and McFly, looks at the chronometer on the wall::

Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> ::glances towards Mele at his sigh::

McFly -> ::having missed the message about the meeting mcfly ends up following KK to the confrence room::

Eva Jaz -> ::sips her coffee :: Mele> Morning Boss

kyle_mele -> Quick meeting, folks.

Keb -> ::consults her console:: Shields are holding, cloak is good, speed is steady. We're on course.

Eva Jaz -> Josh> :: notices Mele and gets up at once ::

Asteria Jaxa -> Yes Sir. ::Gathers the PADD's spread out on the console and heads to the TL:: Bridge

Turris Morran -> ::stops mid stride:: I assume we can't test it, now that we're in Arcturan territory. Likely just give away our position.

Vilanne -> ::fixes her coffee, listening then spinning around carefully to listen:: Sure boss.

Keb -> We'll be there in five hours.

Keb -> ::deep breath after that.::

Cmdr JFarrington -> ::Nod::

Kansas Kenickie -> ::moves next to Faldek::

Admiral Atragon-9 -> ::sees the Senior officers of Security and the carboard cutout of Precip, so he knows it's time ot begin::

Cmdr JFarrington -> ::glance to TAC:: Anything showing in the area?

MC_Escher -> ::gives Turris a sidelong glance:: Who said anything about testing it? The next time this cannon fires, bad guys will blow up on the other end

Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> ::nods:: Ie, rekkhai. ::turns to listen, settling herself against a biobed::

Cmdr JFarrington -> <Greets, TMir>

T'Prise -> :: Not deigning to look up from her console. :: Systems report that the cannons and the targeting computers are online and functioning. All of the tests have been completed.

kyle_mele -> Just a couple of things. We know what we're getting into here.

LtCdrFaldek -> <<::whipes the smudge off Precip's cutout::>>

TMir -> ((Greets, Jami))

T'Prise -> << Evening TMir.>>

Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> ((jolan tru, yyaio))

kyle_mele -> We'll need a triage set up, of course. This is nothing new, we all know what to do.

Vilanne -> :;nods, while stirring the coffee::

Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> ::curt nod::

Eva Jaz -> Josh> :: approaches his colleagues to listen , taking place next to Jaiysa::

Hilee -> <<Greets TMir>>

Admiral Atragon-9 -> ::leans toward some comm buttons on the table::

Asteria Jaxa -> ::Exits the TL onto the bridge taking her place at her console noticing the lack of crew members here this morning...must be a meeting going on::

kyle_mele -> Look alive - I know we're all coming off a rest period, and to be honest, it may be the last we get in a while.

Admiral Atragon-9 -> <<Heya TMir>>

Keb -> ::thinking to herself "I wish it were five days instead of five hours."::

Cmdr JFarrington -> :glances at the comm:::

TMir -> ((::nods to all::))

Eva Jaz -> << hey TMir>>

Cmdr JFarrington -> Five days or five hours don't make much difference, Cmdr Mizu. We still have an objective and a mission. ::not realizing Keb thought that instead of saying it aloud:::

kyle_mele -> How many have been... "fortunate" ..enough to serve in wartime in the medical field?

Admiral Atragon-9 -> Alright, I have opened up the mics for shipwide for this briefing. Everyone can hear this meeting, if they want to tune in. Time to begin

Vilanne -> ::looks like she's filling her head with questions about what's about to go on:: Not me, Sir.

Cmdr JFarrington -> Action> Shipwide comms activate.

Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> ::raises hand slightly::

Eva Jaz -> ::looks around :: Jaz has...

Admiral Atragon-9 -> In five hours, we will arrive at the Arcturan shipyard

T'Prise -> :: Taps console, to continue monitor the systems. ::

Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> ::not volunteering any further comment on the subject::

Hilee -> ::Ears perk up as he listens to the comm on the desk::

Vilanne -> ::glances at jaiysa::

Cmdr JFarrington -> ::sits back to listen:::

Keb -> ::gives Jami a confused look, trying to work out if she said it out loud or not::

Asteria Jaxa -> ::Begins to listen to the comm while monitering the live updates from the science lab from the bridge console::

Admiral Atragon-9 -> in just over 4.5 hours, the Griffen and Wyvern will launch and take up positions on either side of Manticore and fly in with us

Keb -> ::finally decides she must have, obviously:: Sorry, Commander...I should keep my opinions more private.

LtCdrFaldek -> ::grins::

MC_Escher -> ::sits next to T'Prise, not really paying attention:: All right, T'Prise. Can you run me through the settings one more time? I don't want any slipups

Admiral Atragon-9 -> All three vessels will remain cloaked

kyle_mele -> ::nods:: There will be no time for second-guessing.

Cmdr JFarrington -> ::thoughtful pose:::

kyle_mele -> ::glances upward, hearing the comm:: Let's listen in.

Admiral Atragon-9 -> The spread of the two fighters will help us in two ways

Keb -> ::listening to the conference::

Admiral Atragon-9 -> first, they will enhance our sensor collection that will be fed back to Tactical and Science

Admiral Atragon-9 -> <<SOVIIIIEEEE>>

Hilee -> <<Greets mon Capitain>>

Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> ::cocks head::

Cmdr JFarrington -> <Captain>

Sovak -> <Evening all. Sorry I'm late>>

Admiral Atragon-9 -> Second, once we have collected our data...

T'Prise -> :: Raises an eyebrow at Escher, but otherwise maintains a calm demeanor. :: Tactical will control the quantum cannon from the bridge. Science will be responsible for monitoring the slipstream portals when the weapon is engaged & maintaining a stable tunnel

Admiral Atragon-9 -> if we find the shipyard sparsely defended, as we hope...

Eva Jaz -> Josh> :: listens while starring at Jai with his peripheral vision::

Vilanne -> ::sips coffee, listening intently, since this is all new to her::

LtCdrFaldek -> ::thinks: Didn't figure a science vessel would need sensor enhancements from shuttles, but banishes that line of thought::

Turris Morran -> :;shrugs, getting his coffee and steps over to a console, not entirely sure how to ensure that the cannon can fire without testing it, but goes about going over all the systems associated with it to ensure they're operating optimally:

Admiral Atragon-9 -> We will attack!

Admiral Atragon-9 -> All three vessels have cloaks

MC_Escher -> ::nods:: Right, right. How automated is this? What level of real-time input are we going to have to worry about?

Admiral Atragon-9 -> ad we will know, pretty early on, if they are effective against the enemy

McFly -> ::thinking;; what's the universe coming to when shuttles have cloaks

Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> ::shoots JOsh the "stop staring at me, you creepy man" look::

Keb -> ::cringes at the word attack::

Admiral Atragon-9 -> As we collect our sensor data, Manticore will feed the most effective targets for the fighters

Eva Jaz -> Josh> :: is oblivious ::

Hilee -> ::*And just sitting back listening....and thinking,yes and it will all require a humongus amount of power distribution,just hpe the refits do hold together*::

Admiral Atragon-9 -> the fighters will fire three volleys, then recloak and retreat to the ship

TMir -> ((Have fun storming the shipyard))

Admiral Atragon-9 -> <<thanks, Miracle Max>>

T'Prise -> :: Gives Escher a look. :: I believe it would be prudent to listen to the admiral's briefing at this time. We can discuss the cannon's when the briefing is complete.

Cmdr JFarrington -> <for sure>

Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> ((you think it'll work? :())

LtCdrFaldek -> ::looks at A-9 as if to say "only 3?"::

TMir -> (( It'd take a miracle))

TMir -> ((Buh-bye!))

Hilee -> <<tc tmir>>

Admiral Atragon-9 -> Two of you will be in the fighters, one of you will be at Tactical, firing the main cannon

T'Prise -> *cannons

Cmdr JFarrington -> <margaux!>

Admiral Atragon-9 -> <<MARGAUX!!!>>

LtCmdr Roget -> ::slips in all stealth-like::

MC_Escher -> ::looks taken aback at T'Prise's abruptness, and then remembers why::

Admiral Atragon-9 -> Any questions, Security?

LtCdrFaldek -> ::raises hand::

Kansas Kenickie -> ::of course::

Hilee -> <<Hey Roget...stop by eng. and we can fix the stealth mode for ya :P >>

Eva Jaz -> ::drinks more coffee while listening ::

Admiral Atragon-9 -> Faldek?

Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> ::listening to the all-call, absorbing the tactical discussion and dismissing most of it as unimportant to her immediate task::

Cmdr JFarrington -> ::wonders if Margaux got a cloak with the upgrades::

Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> ((Erei'riov! ::delayed reaction::))

LtCdrFaldek -> SHouldn't our long range sensors have a range of about 10 light years, meaning you should be getting data on the shipyard? Also have the cloaks been tested so that anti-protons dont give us away?

Vilanne -> ::drinking down the coffee, while watching everything::

LtCmdr Roget -> ::quietly, without attacting undue attention, enters sickbay::

Admiral Atragon-9 -> Long range sensors are good for what they're good at. We need detailed information, so we want it up close and personal

Admiral Atragon-9 -> as for the cloaks... we'll find out

Keb -> ::glances down at her console to note the lack of change, except that now it's about fifteen minutes less until Everything Begins.::

LtCdrFaldek -> ::nods, looking a little more grey than normal::

Asteria Jaxa -> ::Continues to monitor sensors while paying closer attention to the tatical disscusion::

kyle_mele -> ::glancing over as Roget slides in::

T'Prise -> :: Taps the console silently, still listening to A9. Gives Escher another look, to make sure he stays silent. ::

Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> ::focusing on listening, but notes movement out of the corner of her eye::

LtCdrFaldek -> ::looks at McFly::

Eva Jaz -> ::watches Roget walk in , nodding ::

Vilanne -> Nurse Nancy> ::places "COM In Progress" on front desk::

McFly -> ::looks at faldek::

LtCdrFaldek -> ::then to KK::

Kansas Kenickie -> ::Looked at::

LtCdrFaldek -> ::back to A-9::

LtCmdr Roget -> ::makes eye contact w; Kyle and walk over, a pleasent smile to Eva as she passes by:: You told me to be here?

MC_Escher -> ::returns T'Prise's "look" with a puzzled one of his own. She was acting very unusual::

Admiral Atragon-9 -> Anything eles folks? If not, let's get ready for the big game

LtCdrFaldek -> Well lets kill us some Arcturans.

Eva Jaz -> ::finishes her coffee::

Hilee -> ::Gets up from the reports and making his way to the main eng.deck....and on over to the main console...observing the eng.staff as they listen to the shipwide comm::

Admiral Atragon-9 -> I believe you will get your wish, Lt. Commander

Eva Jaz -> Josh> :: looks around with his permanent clueless look ::

Turris Morran -> ::verifies that everything with the cannon is working just fine, sits back in his chair, sipping his coffee, eyeing Escher and T'Prise out of the corner of his eye::

Admiral Atragon-9 -> Thank you, fly well, shoot accurately and come back alive

Keb -> ::wonders at how easily Faldek says "let's kill people"::

T'Prise -> :: Breaks the staring contest with Escher, perplexed by the human propensity to act in a bizzare manner. ::

MC_Escher -> ::sighs, looks up at speakers, looks back at T'Prise:: What's wrong?

LtCdrFaldek -> ::looks at McFly:: I say we get a good meal before our butts fall asleep in those chairs.

kyle_mele -> ::chuckles, nodding::

Sovak -> ::Riding the TL to the bridge::

Asteria Jaxa -> ::Returns her full attention back to the console monitering systems::

Hilee -> ::turns and brings up the interface to the new weapons systems and upgraded shielding/cloaking systems....double,and triple checking all systems.::

Admiral Atragon-9 -> ::leans in and turns off shipwide comm::

Cmdr JFarrington -> :: notes the comm is off:::

Admiral Atragon-9 -> ::heads to the door of the Conference Room, leaving before his officers

McFly -> ::pauses:: yeah i should probably eat

LtCdrFaldek -> ::realizes the meal and butts comment robably got caught::

Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> ::released from listening to the comm by A9's closing line, goes back to her brooding look and pacing::

LtCmdr Roget -> ::her cajun accent a slight bit stronger:: I not one to take orders

Hilee -> ::Hearing the "click"...knows the comm is off,smiles as the board read green in all areas::

Cmdr JFarrington -> <Evening, Alex>

Admiral Atragon-9 -> <<Greets Alex!>>

Sovak -> ::enters bridge::

T'Prise -> :: Working on her console again. :: I do not understand your inquiry.

Keb -> ::watches the comm light go out and thinks, well, that's that then::

Admiral Atragon-9 -> ::enters Bridge::

AlexRamirez -> <<Apologize for the delay, parlimentary procedure's a pain...>>

Vilanne -> ::eyes each of them in sickbay and utters:: wow.

Cmdr JFarrington -> ::stands:: Admiral on the bridge. Captain on the bridge.

Eva Jaz -> Josh> ::watches Jai walk away , smiling ::

Admiral Atragon-9 -> <<I second that>>

Keb -> ::stands::

LtCdrFaldek -> ::exits the conference room::

Sovak -> ::nods to A9 as he makes his way to the XO seat from the TL::

kyle_mele -> ::smirks:: Your stern look is saying "shields up," but your eyes are saying "hull breach is imminent"

Keb -> ::gives Faldek a faintly odd look::

Cmdr JFarrington -> ::steps away from the CC towards the OPS console:: Status Quo, Captain.

Asteria Jaxa -> ::Looks up and noticing the bridge crew returning::

Sovak -> <<I vote for that>>

Admiral Atragon-9 -> <LOL Kyle>

McFly -> ::waits for A9 and faldek to leave; grabs kansas close and kisses her; he looks into her eyes for beat then exits behind faldek::

Eva Jaz -> <<smooth kyle .. smooth>>

LtCdrFaldek -> ::very quietly to Keb:: They murdered civilians...

Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> ((i hope someone uses that pickup line on me one day; i'd be putty...))

Kansas Kenickie -> ::Small smile, follows them::

Cmdr JFarrington -> <::makes a note:::>

Eva Jaz -> <<josh. ::takes note of what Jai likes >>

Keb -> ::nods softly, touching his hand:: <w> I know.

kyle_mele -> [[ oh i have more ]]

Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> ((me, not Jai, Josh, I'm sorry ;) ))

AlexRamirez -> ::Walks into main engineering and spots Hilee at the main console:: Greetings. Any issues to be dealt with today?

T'Prise -> << Majority did not vote, motion does not pass. >>

MC_Escher -> You have never, in my time with you, reprimanded me like you just did. For someone who values the chain of command so religiously I'm surprised you broke it so cavalierly. So, I ask again: what's wrong?

AlexRamirez -> <<We didn't even 'ave a quorum...>>

McFly -> ::heads for the lounge to get food before heading to the shuttle bay::

LtCmdr Roget -> ::perches herself on the corner of the desk:: I think, doctor, that you are feeling too sure of yourself.

LtCdrFaldek -> ::follows McFly::

Cmdr JFarrington -> ::Sovak, A9:: ETA is now four hours 20 minutes.

Admiral Atragon-9 -> ::takes his seat in the CC::

Cmdr JFarrington -> ::sits at the OPS console and logs back in:: I have ship operations. ::Keb::

Vilanne -> ::tries to drink coffee, but after tipping it all the way over her head, finds its not got a drop left::

Hilee -> Alex> Well good morning Mr.Ramirez....I do not think we have had the oppurtunity to meet yet....

Asteria Jaxa -> ::Begins to send all updated sensor reports to Captain since they have been absent::

Keb -> ::seats herself at helm again:: Aye, commander. ::checks that the transfer went::

Vilanne -> Are you going to take questions, boss?

T'Prise -> :: Gives Escher a serene look. :: It was not a reprimand. I was merely reminding you that a briefing was in progress.

Kansas Kenickie -> ::Glances once more at McFly, then heads towards Tac to look over the upgrades once more.. guessing either Precip or herself will be here::

Cmdr JFarrington -> ::tap,tap,tap, pulling everything up on the board:: +ALL DEPTS+ ETA is now 4 hours, 19 minutes. Full status report do in 19 minutes.

kyle_mele -> ::nod:: Indeed. What questions are there?

Cmdr JFarrington -> *due

Eva Jaz -> ::walks side ways to the coffee maker , grabbing the pot before walking back towards Mele and friends ::

AlexRamirez -> ::Adjusts his toolbelt, making sure his repair equipment is all in order, and offers a cup to him:: Coffee, Lieutenant Commander? I find it to be a very versatile stimulant.

Cmdr JFarrington -> <Well, do it 'cause it's due.>

Hilee -> ::Holding up a finger to listen to the comm from Ops::

Admiral Atragon-9 -> ::springs out of the CC like it ... has springs in it::

Vilanne -> Well, I mean, like... are we going to meet and treat any of these people, or are they just going there to slaughter them?

Eva Jaz -> :: pours Vil a second cup ::

AlexRamirez -> ::Pauses::

Vilanne -> ::catches Eva pouring and nods gratefully::

Keb -> ::glances up at A9, wondering if he's all right::

Sovak -> ::looks up from the XO seat at A9::

Admiral Atragon-9 -> ::pacing the Bridge, rubbing his chin::

kyle_mele -> Are we going to meet and treat any of what people? The enemy?

Eva Jaz -> ::raises the pot , loking around see if anybody needs some more ::

Vilanne -> Yes, the Archurians

MC_Escher -> ::returns her serenity with a look of incredulosity <<which is now a word>>:: Reminding me? I could hear it. I honestly don't care how we're going to shoot these people. I was trying to talk to you. And besides, it's all about the tone.

LtCdrFaldek -> ::enters the lounge::\

Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> Na questions, rekkhai. :;quietly; gives Roget a mildly questionining look but shrugs and shakes her head at Eva's offer of coffee::

LtCmdr Roget -> ::thinks, as she waves Eva for a cup of coffee, that Vilanne would not like to hear her thoughts on those choices::

Sovak -> ::raises an eyebrow and returns to his terminal::

Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> ::turns her eyes towards Vil with a sort of puzzled look; somehow doubts there will be much time for meet and greets::

Hilee -> ::accepts the joe ...Well welcome aboard ,as youcan see we are about to be really busy,just wish we had more time for chat...unfortunately a silly thing like imminent war is going to forgoe that

Asteria Jaxa -> ::Wonders why a9 is pacing but tries to keep focused::

Kansas Kenickie -> ::Shoos the covering officer;:

Admiral Atragon-9 -> Captain, you have the Bridge

Eva Jaz -> ::shrugs, careful not to drop the coffee carafe :: If any make their way to sick bay, I guess we'll treat them as we would any patients

T'Prise -> I did not detect any alterations in my tone. And although you might have an air of apathy towards this mission, I have a concern in it.

Sovak -> Aye, Admiral.

Cmdr JFarrington -> ::notes the change in command:::

Admiral Atragon-9 -> ::strides to the TL:: *door*

Keb -> ::glances at Jami curiously , concerned::

Keb -> ::attempts to mind her own business:

Cmdr JFarrington -> ::as she works:: Something wrong, Keb?

Cmdr JFarrington -> ::all business:::

Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> Whether they will have the opportunity to get this far is...debatable...

McFly -> ::orders his food and takes a seat at an empty table::

LtCdrFaldek -> ::steps up to the replicator and orders:: 4 pieces of bacon, 3 eggs over medium, fried potatos, and a 20 ounce glass of cold orange juice.

kyle_mele -> I highly doubt it. Should the need arise, however.. we will ensure their survival.

MC_Escher -> ::slams fists on console:: It's not apathy, it's disgust at killing! T'Prise. We can't keep doing this. One of us here is not thinking rationally, and while it may seem completely wrong I've examined my actions and I feel that it's not me. Well, just me.

LtCdrFaldek -> ::joins McFly at the table:: What do you think?

Vilanne -> ::quiet nod, trying to understand::

Eva Jaz -> ::pours herself a cup , and puts the pot down ::

Cmdr JFarrington -> Replicator> Define the parameters of the term "cold"

Hilee -> Alex> Right now I have to forward a sitrep to Ops...please assume work on the secondary systems monitor for right now...oh and you can place the tool belt over on the counter there by the coffe pot ::smiles::

AlexRamirez -> Indeed, Lieutenant Commander, it is a pleasure nonetheless to meet you. So, I finished a job for the Chief Engineer pending his approval and activation, I assume in his absense you would like the update? I also was able to upgrade the nav array, sir.

LtCdrFaldek -> ::looks at the replicator:: 40 degrees.

Keb -> ::tries to sound perfectly normal:: No...we're still on course, Commander.

McFly -> ::fiddles the food around with a fork:: i think this plan damn well better work out

Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> ::can see Vil isn't pleased with this answer; sighs::

LtCdrFaldek -> ::finally sits::

Asteria Jaxa -> ::checks the console for any changes, wondering if things are going any better on the rest of the ship::

Cmdr JFarrington -> Excellent. ::not taking her eyes from the board:::

Cmdr JFarrington -> <who is at TAC?>

Hilee -> Alex> All upgrades to the main array were supposed to have been done,ok what repairs did you perform for Commander Garnoopy please?

LtCmdr Roget -> ::gets up and walks to the coffee maker, looking for a good thick ceramic mug::

LtCdrFaldek -> Well only 3 volleys. Should be a walk in the park.

Kansas Kenickie -> <<me!>>

Turris Morran -> ::jumps at the bang from across the room:: Do you mind? I'm trying to make sure we're not going to get blown to bits by this bloody cannon of yours.

Vilanne -> No more questions, sir. Do you want me to draft your ready report?

Eva Jaz -> Josh> ::nods agreeing with whatever Jai is saying ::

Cmdr JFarrington -> <Cool. Thanks Kit>

Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> ::isn't saying anything::

T'Prise -> :: Raises an eyebrow at Escher's outburst. :: I would suggest that displaying your emotions in such a manner is not rational behavior.

Keb -> ::thinking "Everything's wrong. We're going off to kill people. In a war. And Beran thinks it's just fine."::

Kansas Kenickie -> ::Looking over the new junk they put in::

Sovak -> ::transfers his terminal display to the CC arm terminal::

Hilee -> ::Tapping away on his PADD for the report to Ops::

Eva Jaz -> ::pulls a empty cup out of her magic bag , quickly pour Roget a cup ::

Keb -> ::checks the local sensor data for any necessary course corrections::

MC_Escher -> And I agree with you. This is just frustration. But what I'm frustrated at is deeper, and I don't think it's all my fault. ::ignores Turris::

Admiral Atragon-9 -> ::exits the TL and walks to the shuttle bay::

McFly -> i know their tech isn't as high as ours but i just don't see how they wouldn't put a heavy defense on a shipyard

kyle_mele -> ::shake of his head:: I'll do it.

Hilee -> Alex> Your report??

Cmdr JFarrington -> :glance to Keb, her thoughts coming through loud and clear::decides to let it pass:::

kyle_mele -> I'll be in my office if there are any more questions.

AlexRamirez -> Here's the update, sir. I was ordered to do the upgrades last night. Here's a padd with the specifications. ::Hands the Lt. Cmdr the padd:: Also, the nav array is now operating at +.05% efficency, to a total of 98.85% efficency.

Eva Jaz -> ::nods::

LtCdrFaldek -> Well you have to figure, we're giving them multiple targets, firing volleys of mini photons, phasers, and quantum cannons... I think it'll be a 15-20 minute ordeal.

Vilanne -> ::looks up at everyone; doe eyes::

T'Prise -> I do not understand your frustration Commander. To quote your earlier inquiry, what is wrong?

Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> ::nods at Mele::

LtCmdr Roget -> Thank you, Eva. He's treating you well ::nodding toward Mele::

Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> ::catches Vli's doe eyes and looks back at her:: What is it, rokhinu?

Eva Jaz -> ::looks at Vil and still hate seeing her that way ::

kyle_mele -> ::glances at Roget, hoping she'll join him in his office::

Eva Jaz -> ::smiles :: Roget> he sure is

LtCmdr Roget -> (w) Oh look, the master is calling as we speak.

Keb -> ::completely oblivious that anyone knows what she's thinking...doing her job::

Eva Jaz -> ::chuckles::

Kansas Kenickie -> ::starts to worry a bit... looks at the screen unfocused::

Cmdr JFarrington -> ::finally caught up, leans back in the chair:::

Admiral Atragon-9 -> ::walks up to the Wyvern and runs his hand along the hull::

McFly -> yeah, three targets for what, ten, twenty, thirty turrets? thirty turrets, ten for each of us

Vilanne -> ::speaking low to Jai:: I've read of battles... ships blow up on both sides... everyone sounds so blood-thirsty. ::eyes drop to her coffee and she stares at a coffee ground floating around the top::

Hilee -> Alex> Excellent...thank you,good work...it reads you fixed the sub routine on TR#3??...good hope it at least does not put things back improperly at least for a few beams anyway::grins::

LtCmdr Roget -> Thanks for the coffee ::turns to enter Mele's office and settles herself down into a chair::

MC_Escher -> :glares:: You are. You deny that friendship is possible between a chief and subordinate despite ample evidence to the contrary. You are cold toward me one moment and perfectly civil the next. What is going on?

McFly -> and it's a shipyard, why wouldn't they have ships defending it, that's an odd thought isn't it?

LtCdrFaldek -> Manticore has better targetting scanners than we do, so I assume we will recieve our targets directly from Manticore.

Eva Jaz -> Josh> ::totally oblivious opnce again :: Vil> :: excited :: I know.. right it looks so cool . we never get to see action like that

Eva Jaz -> *once

Hilee -> Alex> It really did leave a mess for awhile...the CJAN was livid

AlexRamirez -> Sir?

McFly -> it still feels more like a trap

Vilanne -> ::MEAN eyes at Josh::

Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> ::silent for a moment:: This is the military, rokhinu. ::shoots Josh a "SHUT UP" look::

T'Prise -> :: Looks perplexed again. :: I believe that you are confusing a working rapport with friendship. It would be illogical not to be civil to you.

Eva Jaz -> ::slaps Josh:: Idiot ...

Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> ::grabs Vil by the shoulder, steers her away from him::

Keb -> ::still thinking, even as she calculates a slight adjustment to avoid a gravity well..."I don't even like killing things in simulation that look too much like people. It's not like I've never killed anyone before...but it's...always awful."::

Vilanne -> ::steered away::

kyle_mele -> ::slides into a chair himself, soon after entering the enclosed area::

Eva Jaz -> Josh> ::looks around :: What???

Cmdr JFarrington -> ::head jerks as though she's been slapped:::

Hilee -> Alex> Oh...TR#3,the one you fixed....we had to stop using it for beaming personnel for awhile...so it should be safe to do so now,,,,right??

Cmdr JFarrington -> ::glanceglance::hand to her face:::

AlexRamirez -> Yes, sir. It's operating at peak efficency.

LtCdrFaldek -> ::scarfs down the eggs:: If the poodoo hits the fan, and our shields can't regenerate fast enough, we bug out...

Admiral Atragon-9 -> ::moving on to the Griffen, he also places his hand on its hull::

Sovak -> ::notes the movement and looks up::

Keb -> ::looks up:: Four hours and 7 minutes till we reach the shipyards, Captain.

LtCmdr Roget -> You needed to see me ::eyes him over the edge of the mug::

Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> ::more quietly:: It is na...what one wants out of being a maenek. I know this.

McFly -> and if they're stupid enough to pick a fight with the federation, shouldn't we at least entertain the thought that a technically inferior race might be getting some help

kyle_mele -> ::flicks on his computer console:: Yes.

Vilanne -> ::whispering elsewhere with jaiysa:: I know it's military... but... ::sticks finger into coffee cup trying to catch the floatie::

Cmdr JFarrington -> ::shrugs it off:::

Sovak -> Acknowledged, Helm.

MC_Escher -> So what you're saying, T'Prise, is that while a friendship is possible between a human officer and his Vulcan subordinate, we don't have one? Or that it isn't possible? And it's the coldness that bothers me, not the civility

Eva Jaz -> ::rolls eyes and walks away from Josh :

kyle_mele -> Not officially. I just needed to see you.

Asteria Jaxa -> ::Looks up at Farrington's suddon movement but quickly returns her attention to the console::

Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> ::pause:: Believe me, I know. But it is...reality.

kyle_mele -> ::grins, glances at her:: Is your phaser working okay?

LtCmdr Roget -> ::faintly raises an eyebrow:: Long time at sea, sailor?

Vilanne -> Eva said you've seen war. ::eyes Jaiysa::

LtCdrFaldek -> I already assumed that. I am here to do a job, I have my concerns but I believe we will be victorious. ::crunches into some bacon::

Hilee -> Alex> Wait a second...that was TR#4,not #3...so it does not leave people...embarrased any longer eh??

Admiral Atragon-9 -> <<is that a phaser in your pocket or are you just happy to see me?>>

Eva Jaz -> ::shakes her head :: *I* haven't .. Jaz has .. still does not make me prepared for any of this Vilanne

Keb -> ::caught a little of Jami's motion out of the corner of her eye:: Commander, you are feeling better, aren't you?

Eva Jaz -> << Greatest lines tonight :D >>

Vilanne -> Oh, I misunderstood. Well, stick with me and I'll stick with you Jaiysa.

Cmdr JFarrington -> ::Now picking up bits and pieces of conversation from people who are not on the bridge and realizes what's happening...finally:::

LtCmdr Roget -> <<the boys are getting ready for shoreleave>>

Eva Jaz -> Josh> :: goes chat the nurses up , feeling he made a err butt out of himself ::

kyle_mele -> [[ you didn't answer the question =P ]]

McFly -> ::still fiddles with food not eating any of it:: ......i don't have a problem killing people, but i'm scared this is the last time I see kansas

AlexRamirez -> Sir, everything is set. May I request to keep my toolbelt? I was planning on it being used for repairs I might need to affect.

Cmdr JFarrington -> ::Keb:: Yes, I am thanks. Just had a sudden chill. ::smile over at her::

LtCdrFaldek -> ::slaps McFly::

Hilee -> Alex> Well at any rate...you did extensively test the systems...right??

Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> ::smiles humorlessly:: I have seen war, and I have seen things that were not called war but were so all the same. So yes. I know it, but I will never be ready for it.

T'Prise -> I apologize if my demeanor at any time has been perceived as cold towards you. I will attempt to maintain what you term as a civil countenance for the remainder of my time serving under you.

McFly -> ::shoots up:: what the hell!!!

Keb -> ::relieved to see Jami smile, since she's been so...cold and methodical lately:: Good...you had me worried. And one of us has to drive.

LtCdrFaldek -> You're here to do a job, stop acting like a lovesick puppy.

AlexRamirez -> ::A slight smile cracks his face, his pointed ears almost imperceptebly twitching:: Extensively, sir. Everything is set to go.

Keb -> ::completely forgets Helmguy, poor man::

LtCdrFaldek -> Get your head right.

Vilanne -> Jaiysa, prepare me for it... ::pleading look:: I have so many visions of wierd things... tell me what will really go on.

LtCmdr Roget -> ::slides out her phaser, cues it on, hears the slight rise in power, pointing at Mele:: My phaser is perfect.

kyle_mele -> ::quickly taps up a ready report to send to the Bridge::

Vilanne -> <<wierdness at Sl LOL>>

Admiral Atragon-9 -> ::exits the shuttlebay and returns to the TL::

Cmdr JFarrington -> Designated driver. Gotcha.

MC_Escher -> ::shakes finger, triumphant:: I figured out why I can't get a straight answer out of you. Why you refuse to answer some of my questions, act cold randomly. ::points finger at her:: You lie to yourself! You have to. You can't live otherwise.

Eva Jaz -> ::nods:: I fought ::points Jai with her chin :: her kind before.. but it wasn't an all open war like this is going ot be , nor was it with this kind of firepower . I feel like we're going to salughter them more than anything else

McFly -> you're a real ass you know that, there's a good chance we're about to die and you're not even worried about the slight possibility that keb will neer see you again

Hilee -> Alex> Up to you on the tool belt....however right now all systems are green,and lets make sure they stay that way as long as possible.

LtCdrFaldek -> If you dont get over this you won't come back alive.

LtCmdr Roget -> ::powers it down and sets it across her lap:: Your curiosity?

kyle_mele -> Hmm. I was just worried.. I thought you might have shot yourself accidently - you're stunning today.

McFly -> <<neer=never>>

AlexRamirez -> ::Moves to the secondary systems monitor and checks the status of the navigational systems:: Navigational systems are operating at peak efficency, sir. We should be good to go, if there's a firefight on our hands. And can do, sir.

LtCdrFaldek -> Negative thoughts breed negative actions.

Cmdr JFarrington -> <Bad, Kyle...bad.>

Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> We will destroy things, they will destroy things, and we will clean up what we can.

Kansas Kenickie -> (m) focus

Keb -> ::looks down, still a little concerned about her own ability to hold it together::

Asteria Jaxa -> ::Can't help but over hear the conversation between Keb and Farrington but tries to stay focused while wondering about it::

Admiral Atragon-9 -> *rimshot* Mele

Eva Jaz -> << I'm so writing a book with Kyle's lines >>

Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> ((stop it, Mele!))

Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> ((rofl))

Cmdr JFarrington -> <At least he's not Murray>

McFly -> usually i don't care about coming back alive, usually i hope i don't come back alive, this time i actually want to come back alive, it's the entire thought of kansas that's actually helping me to focus on staying alive

Turris Morran -> <<he

T'Prise -> :: Gives Escher a look. :: Commander, you are obviously not well acquainted with Vulcan characteristics. We do not lie.

Jaiysa t'Tamarak -> ::glances at Eva, decides not to respond to the "her kind" jab, but just says soberly:: Ie. What we are about to face has its advantages over...certain kinds ofwar. It will, at any rate, be more direct.

Hilee -> Alex> Right..ok then::Tapps::+Ops+ Hilee here ...All systems at optimal effiency,GTG sir

LtCdrFaldek -> Then use it positively. Do not think about the negative aspects.

Turris Morran -> <<err, He's had that line on his mind all week, Ill wager>>

Admiral Atragon-9 -> ::exits TL and walks toward Sickbay::

Vilanne -> ::finally gets her floatie out:: Gottcha.

LtCmdr Roget -> What a lovely thing to say. Who are you working up these lines for?

Eva Jaz -> Josh> :: trying to get imfo about Jai from the nurses ::

Eva Jaz -> *info

McFly -> it's kind of hard on a suicide mission, and the closer it gets the harder it is to forget the reality

Admiral Atragon-9 -> and...

LtCdrFaldek -> ::finishes his plate and downs the OJ::

Vilanne -> Nurse nancy> We are at war Dr Josh... go... be warful

MC_Escher -> ::hoots triumphantly:: Another lie! You can't defeat it, T'Prise, you can't tell you're lying, because it's too far down for you to detect.

Cmdr JFarrington -> Dr. Sloan> ::spies Josh and wanders over:::

Admiral Atragon-9 -> =/\======= PAUSE SIM =======/\=

Admiral Atragon-9 -> Okay, TBS will be just shy of 4 hours. We will start the sim with the fighters leaving the ship.