Tuesday 8.4.2009

[Cmdr JFarrington 0]

Game Master (GM) - STSF Sorehl

Game Master (GM) - CmdrJ Farrington

 

Mission Commanding Officer (MCO) - STSF Sorehl

Mission Executive Officer (MXO) - LIsanna

Tactical Officer (TAC) - Ens Hawke

Helm/Operations Officer (HOPS) - Cmdr JFarrington

 

Chief Medical Officer (CMO) - TKAR

 

Chief Science Officer (CSCI) - Hamlin Taylor

Assistant Science Officer (ASCI) - Eva Jaz

 

Chief Security Officer (CSEC) - Jerry 'Skip' Maxwell

Assistant Security Officer (ASEC) - Will Marx

Assistant Security Officer (ASEC) - Erika MR

 

BACKGROUND: The Oberth-class starship Perseus has discovered a lost pre-Federation human colony, descendents of the SS Atlas launched more than 300 years ago. The colony exhibits an unusual mix of 21st, 20th, and 19th century technology, but shows no evidence of subspace fields or warp technology.

 

MISSION BRIEFING: After sending several away teams to the surface to learn more about the colony, the crew is now back aboard the ship recovering from their mission. The Perseus is preparing to leave orbit, but the captain is considering if a Federation presence or probe should be left behind.

 

STSF Sorehl -> Before we jump into the classroom session, let me ask the cadets - are there any topics or general areas you'd like to know more about with respect to simming?

Jerry 'Skip' Maxwell -> ::Raises Hand::

STSF Sorehl -> Skip?

Jerry 'Skip' Maxwell -> How much freedom do we have to contribute to the story as a whole and like what are our limitations...Just seems like we have to make-up a lot sometimes but at the same time I feel like if I do come up with something and it doesn't fit the GM's expectation I'm hurting the RP as a whole

STSF Sorehl -> Excellent question. And a nice set up for a classroom discussion. Stand by...

STSF Sorehl -> =/\= =/\= BEGIN CLASSROOM SESSION =/\= =/\=

STSF Sorehl -> =/\= =/\= BEGIN CLASSROOM SESSION =/\= =/\=

Lisanna -> :: having arrived early to the classroom to get the best seat, looks properly geeky and eager ::

STSF Sorehl -> :::heads to the podium at the front:::

STSF Sorehl -> Good evening, cadets, visitors.

STSF Sorehl -> Tonight's topic, suggested by Mr. Maxwell, is on the subject of plot involvement.

will_marx -> ::sitting near the back sipping from a travel mug::

STSF Sorehl -> That is, How much can a player add or make-up towards the story?

STSF Sorehl -> Before I open the question to the room, let me preface by saying that there is no single answer to this question.

Eva Jaz -> <<afk>>

STSF Sorehl -> In fact, host styles differ from sim to sim, plot to plot, or even from week to week.

will_marx -> ::nods sagely::

STSF Sorehl -> In the Academy, you may not know your host well enough to know which style they prefer, or use most often.

STSF Sorehl -> Some hosts use tightly-scripted stories, others are totally free-form and take ideas from what the players do.

STSF Sorehl -> And a large number fall somewhere in the middle - sketching out major plot points but leaving the details to players, even to the point of changing how it unfolds.

STSF Sorehl -> So, let me pose the question to the room a different way:

TKAR -> ::writes notes::

STSF Sorehl -> How can a player tell how much freedom they'll be allowed during a particular plot (or Academy)?

STSF Sorehl -> Class?

Lisanna -> :: raises hand ::

TKAR -> ::raises hand::

Erika MR -> ::Raises hand::

STSF Sorehl -> Lisanna?

STSF Sorehl -> Then TKAR and Erika. (For you two, go ahead and type your answer, then hit ENTER when I call on you.)

Lisanna -> There can be clues, but sometimes it takes a long time to get it that way, so I've found, through a lot of experience, the best way to find out what your wiggle room is to simply ask the host in PM what they're wanting. If they have something specific...

Lisanna -> they'll tell you, otherwise they might give you a direction, or just simply tell you to make it up.

STSF Sorehl -> Excellent point. Asking for cues is great - a host is likely to appreciate it. There's more on that, so I'll circle back after the next two comments.

STSF Sorehl -> TKAR?

TKAR -> Sir, you cannot know what the pm does with your character,it changes with the mission or circumstances but you adjust your character to the situation.

STSF Sorehl -> Quite true. Flexibility is key, especially in an Academy.

STSF Sorehl -> Erika?

Erika MR -> Besides being told outright, there may be clues that give you an idea of how much freedom you have, such as what the host allows and doesn't from other players. You can gauge what you do by what you see.

STSF Sorehl -> Very good. Here's an example...

STSF Sorehl -> If the host puts out a large BACKGROUND statement, like:

STSF Sorehl -> BACKGROUND: The Oberth-class starship Perseus has discovered a lost pre-Federation human colony, descendents of the SS Atlas launched more than 300 years ago. The colony exhibits an unusual mix of 21st, 20th, and 19th century technology, but shows no evidence of subspace fields or warp technology.

STSF Sorehl -> That's a possible indication that they've developed some scripting, or at least, some already-developed background for the story.

STSF Sorehl -> Going back to Lisanna's comment...

TKAR -> ::makes notes::

STSF Sorehl -> If the host, playing the CO, asks OPS a leading question like: "What kind of planet is it?" without offering an ACTION statement or a PM, then the player can probably do some inventing.

TKAR -> ::raises hands ::

STSF Sorehl -> Although a good rule of thumb is to play a little middle-of-the-road. Wilder ideas make get edited by the infamous revisionist ACTION statement: "There are no space puppies in orbit."

STSF Sorehl -> TKAR?

Jerry 'Skip' Maxwell -> ::chuckles and makes a note::

will_marx -> ::raises hand::

Lisanna -> :: raises hand ::

TKAR -> sir,what about if the pm or co is killed or replaced -does the action stay the same or changes?

STSF Sorehl -> That was just one example, BTW. I don't always have to edit out space puppies.

STSF Sorehl -> Well, even if the CO or XO is gone, the hosts aren't. So the plot is still under their ultimate control.

STSF Sorehl -> Will?

STSF Sorehl -> Then Lisanna.

TKAR -> ::Notes that::

Eva Jaz -> ::quietly takes notes::

will_marx -> And if the host makes a player "choose their own fate"?

STSF Sorehl -> Heh. Always a favorite, Will.

Eva Jaz -> <<hahahha>>

Lisanna -> Though, going back to the space puppies, it's not bad to have that thought, everyone's encouraged to have ideas. If it doesn't quite chime harmonically with the Trek universe or has major plot changing attributes, clear it first. Maybe the GM will like it.

Cmdr JFarrington -> ::snark:::

Cmdr JFarrington -> <that was to Will..I'm lagging>

STSF Sorehl -> If a player insists on an... "unwise" action, they may suffer the consequences. Quite possibly a gruesome death... or worse.

STSF Sorehl -> Excellent point, Lisanna. The hosts aren't the end-all on good story ideas.

will_marx -> ::looks innocent, whilst hidding his Killer Rabbit slippers::

Erika MR -> ::notes something worse than gruesome death::

STSF Sorehl -> Some of my favorite plots, Academy or Adv Sims have come from a player, even some off-the-wall ideas.

STSF Sorehl -> OK, well our classroom time is gone.

STSF Sorehl -> Skip, hope that helped.

TKAR -> Raises hand::

Jerry 'Skip' Maxwell -> It did

STSF Sorehl -> Hold that one till after the sim, TKAR.

STSF Sorehl -> Let me step back and let Jami do the posting honors.

TKAR -> YES,Sir

Cmdr JFarrington -> .

Cmdr JFarrington -> All righty...

Cmdr JFarrington -> Sorry for the delay...

Cmdr JFarrington -> =/\==/\= STSF ACADEMY =/\==/\=

Cmdr JFarrington -> =/\==/\= 8/4/2009=/\==/\=

Cmdr JFarrington -> .

Cmdr JFarrington -> Game Master (GM) - STSF Sorehl

Cmdr JFarrington -> Game Master (GM) - CmdrJ Farrington

Cmdr JFarrington -> .

Cmdr JFarrington -> Mission Commanding Officer (MCO) - STSF Sorehl

Cmdr JFarrington -> Mission Executive Officer (MXO) - LIsanna

Cmdr JFarrington -> Tactical Officer (TAC) - Ens Hawke

Cmdr JFarrington -> Helm/Operations Officer (HOPS) - Cmdr JFarrington

Cmdr JFarrington -> .

Cmdr JFarrington -> Chief Medical Officer (CMO) - TKAR

Cmdr JFarrington -> .

Cmdr JFarrington -> Chief Science Officer (CSCI) - Hamlin Taylor

Cmdr JFarrington -> Assistant Science Officer (ASCI) - Eva Jaz

Cmdr JFarrington -> .

Cmdr JFarrington -> Chief Security Officer (CSEC) - Jerry 'Skip' Maxwell

Cmdr JFarrington -> Assistant Security Officer (ASEC) - Will Marx

Cmdr JFarrington -> Assistant Security Officer (ASEC) - Erika MR

Cmdr JFarrington -> .

Cmdr JFarrington -> If you are not on the roster and wish to have a post, please send me one PM now.

Cmdr JFarrington -> .

Cmdr JFarrington -> =/\==/\=END ROSTER=/\==/\=

Cmdr JFarrington -> =/\==/\=END ROSTER=/\==/\=

Cmdr JFarrington -> ::whew::

STSF Sorehl -> Thanks, Jami. She does the hard part.

STSF Sorehl -> :::gestures toward the holodeck as the doors open::: Places.

STSF Sorehl -> Oh, and the BACKGROUND... which you've seen before.

STSF Sorehl -> BACKGROUND: The Oberth-class starship Perseus has discovered a lost pre-Federation human colony, descendents of the SS Atlas launched more than 300 years ago. The colony exhibits an unusual mix of 21st, 20th, and 19th century technology, but shows no evidence of subspace fields or warp technology.

Cmdr JFarrington -> ::enters and takes the HOPS console::

Lisanna -> :: scrambles from her best seat, into the holodeck ::

STSF Sorehl -> :::heads into the holodeck:::

Ens_Hawke -> ::follows suit::

STSF Sorehl -> =/\= =/\= BEGIN SIM =/\= =/\=

Hamlin Taylor -> ::en queue::

STSF Sorehl -> =/\= =/\= BEGIN SIM =/\= =/\=

STSF Sorehl -> :::on the bridge:::

Ens_Hawke -> ::Assumes post on bridge, tactical station::

Lisanna -> <MXO> :: back on board after escaping boiling hot metal and crowd trampling, enters the bridge ::

STSF Sorehl -> MISSION BRIEFING: After sending several away teams to the surface to learn more about the colony, the crew is now back aboard the ship recovering from their mission. The Perseus is preparing to leave orbit, but the captain is considering if a Federation presence or probe should be left behind.

STSF Sorehl -> <CO>:::in the center chair, fingers steepled::: Welcome back, XO.

Jerry 'Skip' Maxwell -> <CSEC>::reviewing tactical capabilities of the human colony as brought back by the away team::

Cmdr JFarrington -> <HOPS> ::turns to acknowledge the XO entering;::

Cmdr JFarrington -> <HOPS> ::then back to work:::

Lisanna -> <MXO> <CO> Thank you, Captain. Just came from sickbay, looks like our injured crewmember will come along nicely.

STSF Sorehl -> <CO><XO> Good news, then. I expect we'll get underway within the hour. Anything you'd like to report of note?

Eva Jaz -> <ASCI>:: at science station analysing incoming data compiled by the away teams debriefings on a PADD ::

Ens_Hawke -> <TAC> ::boards are pretty quiet, listens to conversations on Bridge::

Erika MR -> <ASEC2> ::Reviewing incoming data::

Cmdr JFarrington -> <HOPS> ::checking systems status, configuring orbit debark:::

Lisanna -> <MXO> <CO> Definitely not Utopia down there, Captain, though I imagine they'll come around eventually. Their immediate history seems a lot less turbulent than Earth's. One of these days, we'll be able to welcome them to the galaxy.

STSF Sorehl -> <CO> :::nodding to XO::: But not yet, I take it.

will_marx -> ASEC> ::flops down on to a couch in the Security office::

Hamlin Taylor -> <CSCI><ASCI>Any thoughts on the incoming scientific data you're looking at? ::at alternate science station::

Jerry 'Skip' Maxwell -> <CSEC><ASEC2>::looking up from his PADD::Did you happen to read that bit regarding their defensive capabilities?

Lisanna -> <MXO> <XO> Not yet, no sir. I'm thinking we should leave a probe in high orbit over the planet, keep an eye on things remotely so the Federation can monitor their progress, be ready to meet them when they are.

Cmdr JFarrington -> <HOPS> ::receives engineering update and making suggested allocations::: <TAC> Sensor response is adequate?

STSF Sorehl -> <CO><ASCI> :::swivels toward science station, hearing CSCI::: Yes, you were down there, Jaz. What was your impression?

TKAR -> <CMO><CO><MXO>::Sending medical report::Sir, medical report-our injured crew member will be out of sick bay in a day,he is meading nicely-doc out.

Cmdr JFarrington -> <HOPS> ::blinks hearing TKAR reporting to everyone:::

Ens_Hawke -> <TAC><HOPS> Aye, sir. As nimble as before.

will_marx -> ASEC> CSEC> None that I noted, Chief. At least not in a surface to space capability

Erika MR -> <ASEC2><CSEC> No sir, I'll start on that right now

Eva Jaz -> <ASCI><CSCI><CO> that the mixture of technology .. was interesting to say the least

STSF Sorehl -> <CO> :::looks at armrest display, notes TKAR's report from sickbay:::

Cmdr JFarrington -> <HOPS> ::grins, turning to Hawke:: <TAC> I'm only the operations officer, Hawke. You don't have to sir me.

Jerry 'Skip' Maxwell -> <CSEC><ASEC2>No hurry, I just found it interesting.

will_marx -> ASEC> ::looks exhausted after almost being trampled and burned alive by molten metal::

STSF Sorehl -> <CO> :::looks back to XO::: I think a probe is warranted, assuming we can keep it well hidden. Any suggestions? Are they far enough away from space technology?

Cmdr JFarrington -> <HOPS> ::headtilt:: <TAC> Jami will do.

Ens_Hawke -> <TAC><HOPS> Sorry, force of habit.

TKAR -> <CMO>::checks on injured crew member::

Jerry 'Skip' Maxwell -> <CSEC><ASEC1>::grinning at Will::You sound worn out.

Cmdr JFarrington -> <HOPS> ::chuckles:::

Ens_Hawke -> <TAC><HOPS> Aye, Jami ::smiles::.

Cmdr JFarrington -> <HOPS> ::wink aside to Hawke:::

Ens_Hawke -> <TAC> ::tries unsuccessfully to hide an eyebrow raise::

Cmdr JFarrington -> <HOPS> ::sits back to monitor the board, awaiting developments:::

Erika MR -> <ASEC2> ::Sits across from ASEC1, reports in hand::

Lisanna -> <MXO> <CO> Honestly, sir, they could hop to it at any time, really, but they're not quite organized enough in my professional opinion, nor is space a priority for them. They haven't even pegged to satellites yet, though they have the capability.

will_marx -> ASEC> CSEC> Ya think, Chief? What I wouldn't give for some shore leave time...maybe on Risa or somewhere else with a tropical beach

Hamlin Taylor -> <CSCI><ASCI> I agree. 21st, 20th, and 19th century technology ... the SS Atlas.

Hamlin Taylor -> ::at alternate science station::

Eva Jaz -> <ASCI><CO>from my experience down there and from the other team data I don't think we're in danger of having the probe discovered for quite some time

TKAR -> <CMO>::Sends more information on the beings to co padd::

Erika MR -> <ASEC2><ASEC1> That's some wishful thinking

Eva Jaz -> <ASCI><CSCI> It was most fascinating .. the cars hovering but the rest so ancient ... :: smiles as she remembers ::

Jerry 'Skip' Maxwell -> <CSEC><ASEC1>Well I'm not sure I could get you any shore leave on Risa but how about you head back to your quarters and get cleaned up. I'll keep you informed if anything comes up.

STSF Sorehl -> <CO><XO> True. Perhaps something harder to run into accidentally. <HOPS> Any small natural satellites or asteroids? :::to himself::: And they do have a tidally-locked moon, don't they?

Cmdr JFarrington -> <HOPS> <CO> Aye, sir. Tidally locked moon. A small asteroid belt.

TKAR -> <CMO>::Makes notes on some of the samples that picked up::

Lisanna -> <MXO> :: nods, looks to Jami to hear what the system has to aid their well intentioned snooping ::

Eva Jaz -> <ASCI>:: goes back to her reading ::

Cmdr JFarrington -> <HOPS> <CO> Either one would serve for surveillance.

Cmdr JFarrington -> <HOPS> ::puts the information on the viewscreen:::

will_marx -> ASEC> ASEC2> Always the best kind, Erika.

STSF Sorehl -> <CO><CSCI> Mr. Taylor, I'd like you and your team to determine the best method of setting up a probe or sensor that we can leave behind with minimal chance of accidental detection.

Ens_Hawke -> <TAC> ::looks at sensors to follow the surveillance conversations::

Lisanna -> <MXO> <CO> The moon sounds ideal, sir. By the time they're ready to go land on it we can always slip back in and retrieve it.

Erika MR -> <ASEC2> ::smiles at ASEC1's answer::

STSF Sorehl -> <CO><XO> What about personnel? Does this planet warrant a cultural observer? And could they safely stay and remain undetected?

Cmdr JFarrington -> <HOPS> ::can think of several she would like to leave behind, but keeps her thoughts to herself:::

will_marx -> ASEC> ::smirks at Erika::

STSF Sorehl -> <CO> :::nods at XO's moon suggestion:::

TKAR -> <CMO>::Goes to check on crewmember in sick bay before finishing medical reports::

Lisanna -> <MXO> <CO> Yes and no, Captain. I don't think we could pull off a long term, on planet analysis at this time, even though it would be nice to have. I'm afraid Starfleet's Sciences Division will have to monitor using the probe and further evaluate a...

will_marx -> ASEC> CSEC> Chief, one thing you may want to put into your review is the planet's a police state.

Lisanna -> future opportunity.

STSF Sorehl -> <CO><XO> Very good. I concur.

Eva Jaz -> <ASCI>:: is still engrossed in her analysis::

Jerry 'Skip' Maxwell -> <CSEC><ASEC1>::Makes a note of it in the report::I'll be sure to further explore that, thanks for mentioning it.

TKAR -> <CMO>::finishes medical reports and schedules for the next mission::

Cmdr JFarrington -> <HOPS> ::system stellar cart information still on the viewscreen:::

STSF Sorehl -> <CO> :::looks to CSCI:::

Erika MR -> <ASEC2><ASCEC1> I suppose we all need a happy thought or two to get us through molten metal ::laughs::

STSF Sorehl -> <CO> :::gets to his feet:::

will_marx -> ASEC> ASEC2> Indeed.

Hamlin Taylor -> <CSCI><ASCI> Does the SS Atlas planet colony have any natural satellites? Refresh my memory? Any ideas on setting up a minimal chance of accidental detection system?

Jerry 'Skip' Maxwell -> <CSEC>::wipes his eyes trying to clear his mind as he continues to tackle the mountains of reports brought back from away teams::

STSF Sorehl -> <CO> Helm, take us out of orbit and closer to the primary moon.

Lisanna -> <MXO> <CO> One thing I believe we'll have to keep an eye on, and I of course I mean Starfleet by "we," is that due to their extra-planetary origins, a few rogue adventurers might manage what they can't yet as a society, almost like Cochrane did.

Cmdr JFarrington -> <HOPS> ::taps the console, releasing them from orbit:: <CO> Moving from orbit to the primary moon. Approach in 2 minutes.

STSF Sorehl -> <CO><XO> :::glance to Lisanna::: Yes, your Cochrane was quite a surprise to my Vulcan ancestors.

Ens_Hawke -> <TAC> ::pays close attention to sensors as she moves...don't want any surprises!!::

Cmdr JFarrington -> <HOPS> <CO> Geosynchronous orbit of the moon, sir?

STSF Sorehl -> <CO><HOPS> Confirmed.

Hamlin Taylor -> <CSCI><ASCI>I like the dark side of the moon, avoid detection. Or a crater.

Erika MR -> <ASEC2> ::wishes she had some coffee right about now, stands:: <CSEC><ASEC1> Coffee?

Cmdr JFarrington -> <HOPS> <CO> Aye, Captain. <CSCI> Send coordinates for desired position.

TKAR -> <CMO><AMO>doctor how are our supplies are doing ? The new tricorder working out or does it still have bugs in it?

will_marx -> ASEC> ASEC2> Sure. I'll go with you

Eva Jaz -> <ASCI><CSCI> 2 moons Sir, I think if we launch a probe capable of following the moon's rotation it would remain undetected .. I've been working on a plan to do so . let me transfer you the data :: transfers data over to CSCI's console ::

will_marx -> ASEC> ::Stands::

STSF Sorehl -> <CO><CSCI> If I recall earlier reports, the moon is tidally locked. The same side always faces the planet. We should be able to locate a suitable crater.

Jerry 'Skip' Maxwell -> <CSEC><ASEC2>::looks up momentarily giving an affirmative nod::

Lisanna -> <MXO> <CO> :: smiles :: If he seemed illogical to us, I imagine he must've been quite out of the realm to them.

Hamlin Taylor -> <CSCI><CO> Thank you Sir for your attention. Yes Sir.

Jerry 'Skip' Maxwell -> <CSEC>::places his padd down on the table::

will_marx -> ASEC> ::holds the door open for Erika::

Erika MR -> <ASEC2> ::goes with CSEC and ASEC1 for coffee:: <ASEC> Thank you

Cmdr JFarrington -> <HOPS> <CSCI> Awaiting coordinates for orbit.

Jerry 'Skip' Maxwell -> <CSEC>::follows behind the two officers::

Eva Jaz -> <ASCI>:: goes back to her primary analysis of the planet ::

STSF Sorehl -> ACTION: The external sensors register an electromagnetic signal, sweeping over the ship, pausing on it, then cutting off.

TKAR -> <CMO>::goes and double checks the crewmember in sick bay::<Crewmember>your injures are healing you can go to your quarters tomorrow and go back to work thenext day.

Lisanna -> <MXO> <HOps> :: steps up behind :: Wonder if anyone on Atlas is looking up at their moon with a telescope right now? Wouldn't be amusing if after all our efforts to remain hidden below some science geek gets an eyeful of the Perseus.

Hamlin Taylor -> <CSCI><HOPS> Shadow of the moon is recommended for orbit. Avoids detection.

Cmdr JFarrington -> <HOPS> <CO> External signal momentarily, captain.

will_marx -> ASEC> CSEC/ASEC2> I'd give my eye teeth to see what caused them to become a police state...or who.

Ens_Hawke -> <TAC><CO> Sir, I just registered an electromagnetic signal, low level.

Cmdr JFarrington -> <HOPS> ::passes to TAC:::

Ens_Hawke -> <TAC> ::looks up at HOPS; stops talking, letting Jami take it::

Erika MR -> <ASEC2><ASEC> Eye teeth?

Cmdr JFarrington -> <HOPS> <CSCI> Coordinates, please?

Ens_Hawke -> <TAC> ::Grins:: Please, go for it.

TKAR -> <CMO>::checks scanns of crew sees something strange::

STSF Sorehl -> <CO><XO> Let us hope not. Even 21st Century astronomers from your planet had to rely on moon-orbiting satellites to resolve items as small as us. Still, it bears consideration.

Eva Jaz -> <ASCI>;;notices a change in her console sensors :: <CSCI> Sir I believed we were being scanned :: looking puzzled :: rudimentary .. and EM signal ...

Lisanna -> <MXO> <HOps/Tac> Triangulate.

Cmdr JFarrington -> <Go for it Hawke>

will_marx -> ASEC> ASEC2> Old expression.

Jerry 'Skip' Maxwell -> <CSEC><ASEC1/2>::jokingly::We undoubtedly have a PADD on that somewhere

STSF Sorehl -> <CO> :::perks up at reports from TAC and ASCI ::

Ens_Hawke -> <TAC><MXO> I'm not positive, but I think the signal came from the direction of one of the moons

STSF Sorehl -> ACTION: The source of the signal was a crater on the moon that Perseus is approaching.

Ens_Hawke -> <<Score!>>

STSF Sorehl -> ACTION: Just like Hawke said.

Lisanna -> <MXO> <Tac> Interesting...

Cmdr JFarrington -> <HOPS> :::blinks:::

Erika MR -> <ASEC2><ASEC> Oh, I guess I'm not up to date on my old sayings

will_marx -> ((TMA-01?))

Lisanna -> <MXO> <HOps> Any signs of transmissions from the moon to the planet?

Ens_Hawke -> <TAC><MXO> It may have been probing us?

Cmdr JFarrington -> <HOPS> <XO> None, Commander.

Lisanna -> <MXO> <CO> Perhaps the Atlas dropped off something on the way into the system.

STSF Sorehl -> <CO><XO> I didn't think the Atlas colony showed any signs of space-capable technology...

STSF Sorehl -> <CO><XO> A distinct possibility.

Eva Jaz -> <ASCI><CSCI> Sir , if I may ...

STSF Sorehl -> ACTION: There is no indication of transmission towards the planet.

will_marx -> ASEC> ::chuckles::

Lisanna -> <MXO> <CO> I'd say an oblique approach and a scan would be in order... if it's not transmitting to the planet, we're not technically "caught" yet.

Ens_Hawke -> <TAC><MXO> Like a distress bouy?

Cmdr JFarrington -> ROSTER UPDATE - Eva is CSCI

Eva Jaz -> <CSCI><XO> I was thinking backto the hovering care we seen on the planet .. there must be some kind of understanding of electromagnetic fileds to make that kind of technology work ...

Eva Jaz -> *cars

Eva Jaz -> *fields

Lisanna -> <MXO> <Tac> Or perhaps a remote sensor that no one's listening to anymore. :: shrugs ::

Eva Jaz -> <<sorry typo invasion>>

STSF Sorehl -> ACTION: A second electromagnetic signal sweeps out from the crater, touching the ship briefly, pausing, sweeping over again, then cutting off.

TKAR -> <CMO>::Rechecks scans::<MXO><CO>this is the doctor i,m getting strange readings on the our crewmembers bio signs they are fuctuationing.

Ens_Hawke -> <TAC><CO> We got hit again. Same thing as before.

will_marx -> ASEC> ::walking into the mess hall::

STSF Sorehl -> <CO><XO> Agreed. <HOPS> Take a parabollic approach to that crater.

STSF Sorehl -> <CO> :::thinking the crater is in a position they might have wanted to use for their own sensor:::

Cmdr JFarrington -> <HOPS> <CO> Aye, Captain. Approaching the crater.

Eva Jaz -> <CSCI>:: tap tap tap , trying to find out more about the signal ::

Ens_Hawke -> <TAC><CO> May I recommend shields, Sir?

Lisanna -> <MXO> <CSci> True, and it's a possiblity they got something to that moon at some point. See if you can match it to anything on record, if it's part of the original Atlas technology it should match in the database.

Cmdr JFarrington -> <HOPS> <CO> Suggested distance? ::still en route, slow progress:::

STSF Sorehl -> ACTION: The signal resembles frequencies used in earlier centuries for radar.

Erika MR -> <ASEC2> ::grabs 3 cups of coffee, hands one to CSEC/ASEC::

Eva Jaz -> <CSCI>::nods:: <MXO> Aye sir, I'm on it

TKAR -> <CMO>::starts checking her bio signs against her recent check up::

Jerry 'Skip' Maxwell -> <CSEC><ASEC2>::takes the cup gently from her hand and smiles::Thanks

STSF Sorehl -> <CO><HOPS> :::thinking::: 200km apogee

STSF Sorehl -> <CO><TAC> Nothing belligerent... yet.

Lisanna -> <MXO> :: leans against a rail and crosses her feet ::

Erika MR -> <ASEC2><CSEC> You're welcome ::smiles back::

Ens_Hawke -> <TAC> ::patches readings through to CSCI:: Can you see what you can make of this? I'm not exactly at the right station for wave analyization....

will_marx -> ASEC> ASEC2> Thanks Erika.

Cmdr JFarrington -> <HOPS> <CO> Approaching to 200km apogee in five..four..three..two... achieved.

Ens_Hawke -> <TAC><CO> Aye.

Erika MR -> <ASEC2><ASEC> No problem

STSF Sorehl -> <CO> :::hearing HOPS::: Well, they're not going to miss us now. Let's take a look ourselves. Visual onscreen.

Eva Jaz -> <CSCI>:: is runing a comparative analysis of the electromagnetic field to the data mentionning the original Atlas technology .. to see if the signal could be emitiing from something that was reverse engineered or put in robit shortly after the ...

Lisanna -> <MXO> <HOps> Orient our attitude for minimal display profile toward target.

Cmdr JFarrington -> <HOPS> <CO> Onscreen, aye. ::does so:::

Eva Jaz -> <CSCI> ::landing itself ::

Erika MR -> <ASEC2> ::takes a sip, makes a face:: Needs cream and sugar

Cmdr JFarrington -> <HOPS> <CO> Cartographic and sensor readout overlay.

Lisanna -> <MXO> :: looks up toward the screen ::

STSF Sorehl -> ACTION: Magnified image shows a sensor dish, pointed upward from the depth of one of the moon craters. It appears to be in good working order.

TKAR -> <CMO>+<CSCI>Could you check these bio signs::Sending data to library computer::Aganst any thing you have in star fleet records?

Cmdr JFarrington -> <HOPS> ::peers at the screen, then checks the configuration:::

Jerry 'Skip' Maxwell -> <CSEC><ASEC1><ASEC2>::takes another sip::I don't know, always preferred mine black.

Ens_Hawke -> <TAC> ::wonders if someone else has interest in the colony also...::

Eva Jaz -> <CSCI>::looks over the images and is still running the comparative analysis ::

Lisanna -> <MXO> <CO> If it's old, I'm curious about the power plant. If it's solar it'd have to have good batteries for the long moon nights with a tidally locked orbit.

Eva Jaz -> <CSCI>+CMO+ I'll get someone on it

Erika MR -> <ASEC2><CSEC><ASEC2> Guess I like the sweeter things in life

STSF Sorehl -> <CO> :::nodding to XO::: And well shielded to have been obscured from our initial sensor scan of the system.

will_marx -> (( ::is suddenly jonsing for a donut:: ))

STSF Sorehl -> <CO> :::folds arms:::

will_marx -> ASEC> ::looking out the viewport::

STSF Sorehl -> <CO> Perhaps we should get a closer look.

TKAR -> <CMO>+<CSCI>Thanks i appeciate it-doc out.

Eva Jaz -> <CSCI>:;passes the CMO 's data to an ASCI::

Lisanna -> <MXO> :: waits for some more data to come in, pondering, looks over at Sorehl :: <CO> Shuttle, with an EVA or transport with an EVA?

STSF Sorehl -> <CO><XO> You're fully rated for EVA. Is it worth taking a security team, with some science, down for a look?

Jerry 'Skip' Maxwell -> <CSEC>::pulls up a chair to a table and takes a seat::

Cmdr JFarrington -> <HOPS> ::musing:: There doesn't seem to be a whole lotta energy coming from it. <TAC> Anything you have that might make it ..uh..dangerous?

Lisanna -> <MXO> I'm curious enough to ignore the emotional pain of donning the suit, Captain. If I am, so are they. :: grins ::

STSF Sorehl -> <CO> :::has Prime Directive concerns, but not about knowledge of other sparefarers, since the Atlas left Earth after First Contact with Vulcan::

Eva Jaz -> <CSCI><XO> After analysis I don't believe this is something that was launched soon after the landing , when the survivor still had the knowledge ... it appears too ... new ..

Cmdr JFarrington -> <HOPS> ::hearing Eva, wonders::

TKAR -> <CMO><AMO>lets try the new medical tricorders lets try a narrower signal that might work.

Erika MR -> <ASEC2> ::takes seat next to CSEC::

STSF Sorehl -> <CO> :::hearing CSCI::: I concur. It would show more signs of age. And the power... :::trails off:::

Ens_Hawke -> <TAC><HOPS> I don't think so. I detect no weapon signatures of any kind, nor any charging ports for weapons. If it has them, I don't see them. I suppose the wrost it could do is knock some of our systems offline with those waves? Even then...I doubt it

STSF Sorehl -> <CO> <CSCI> Is it inconsistent with their techology entirely? I mean, it's not a... Klingon sensor, is it?

Cmdr JFarrington -> <HOPS> <TAC> They were pretty low level, though.

Erika MR -> <ASEC2><ASEC> A penny for your thoughts?

will_marx -> ((::absentmindedly humming Also Sprach Zarathustra:: ))

STSF Sorehl -> < 1 minute >

Lisanna -> <MXO> <CSci> :: looks to see what she thinks ::

will_marx -> ASEC> ASEC2> Is that the going rate? We're in orbit around one of the moons..

Ens_Hawke -> <TAC><HOPS> My thoughts exactly. Unless it was a carrier wave of some kind, I think we're pretty in the clear. Of course...the last time I said that... ::voice trails off::

Eva Jaz -> <CSCI><CO> Technology is not something that could ahve been reversed enginereed from anything on the orignial atlas even with 300 yrs of research ..and it doesn't match anything readings from the planet .. but it;s definitty not Klingon sir ... too ..

Eva Jaz -> <CSCI><CO> rudimentary

Erika MR -> <ASEC2> ::laughs:: <ASEC> Alright, a penny per letter

STSF Sorehl -> <CO> <CSCI> Interesting.

TKAR -> <CMO>::tries the tricorder with a narroweer sensor beam::

STSF Sorehl -> <CO><XO> Prepare your away team.

Lisanna -> <MXO> <CO> Aye, definitely worth a jaunt on the moon, sir.

STSF Sorehl -> And...

will_marx -> ASEC> ASEC2> ::chuckles::

Lisanna -> <MXO> <CO> Nods, aye sir.

STSF Sorehl -> =/\= =/\= PAUSE SIM =/\= =/\=

STSF Sorehl -> =/\= =/\= PAUSE SIM =/\= =/\=

STSF Sorehl -> Very nicely played. Good pacing.

STSF Sorehl -> So, some scripting, but the in-sim action was basically free-form.

STSF Sorehl -> Any questions or follow-up from the classroom session?

Cmdr JFarrington -> I thought it was interesting that several actually predicted your action statements.

Cmdr JFarrington -> They must be getting used to your style.

Lisanna -> :: whispers to Jami :: You know Vulcans, they're so predicatble.

Cmdr JFarrington -> ::Nodnod:::

STSF Sorehl -> Hmmm, that's either really good or really bad.

STSF Sorehl -> That is true.

STSF Sorehl -> OK, well if there's no questions...

STSF Sorehl -> Dismissed!

Cmdr JFarrington -> I think it's good that they are relating to you, understanding where you're going, kinda.

Cmdr JFarrington -> Next week...action!

Cmdr JFarrington -> Wo0t!

STSF Sorehl -> Oh, and as I just promised Jami.

STSF Sorehl -> There's some action next week.

Cmdr JFarrington -> ::nodnodnod:::

Cmdr JFarrington -> ::happy dance::::

STSF Sorehl -> It's not all staff briefings and orbital drifting.