USS Manticore

[Cmdr JFarrington 0]

=/\= USS MANTICORE BRIEFING #543, STARDATE 50902.09 =/\=

The Manticore has left Starbase 9 and headed deep into Romulan territory to deliver a mysterious dorsal module. By "deliver," we must make it seem to have lost it in a battle with the Romulan warbirds that will surely surround us when we uncloak at their homeworld. The ship is just arriving at the Neutral Zone to begin a "patrol" there.

 

 

kyle_mele -> ::emerges from his office::

doug.t -> ::in main engineering checking over the warp systems::

Vilanne -> ::still sitting at the console of this new equipment, fixed upon the data contained therein::

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

LtCdrFaldek -> ::enters Sickbay, relieving the officer that took over from the last shift::

Ian_Syndrx -> ::arising from yet another well needed rest, gets up and gets ready for action::

STSF Precip -> :: on the bridge at Tactical...::

EJ Pilot -> ::enters Engineering::

Cmdr JFarrington -> ::mulling over her encounter with Calvert:::

Keb -> ::at the helm station on the bridge, looking apprehensive::

Sovak -> :: on the bridge::

Cmdr JFarrington -> ::headshake:::

Sovak -> Mr Precip?

EJ Pilot -> Report?

Admiral Atragon-9 -> ::slowly waking up, in a special recovery room, on the USS McCoy::

LtCdrFaldek -> ::to nobody in particular:: We should be at the Neutral zone by now...

Hilee -> ::Finishing up breakfast...about to report for shift::

STSF Precip -> Approaching Romulan Neutral Zone Captain...

doug.t -> ::EJ Pilot ::: all systems are operating normally so is thw cloack

T'Prise -> ::At science station on the bridge, running sensor sweeps::

Sovak -> We need a way to help mask our cloaking. Surely, since we are close to the NZ they will be monitoring us. Any ideas.

Kansas Kenickie -> ::Enters Engineering::

EJ Pilot -> ::nods::

MC_Escher -> ::has just recovered from maltemporalitis:: +T'Prise+ Escher to T'Prise

Vilanne -> ::doesn't notice that Faldek, much less anyone else, is in sickbay while she's digging into the info::

T'Prise -> +Escher+ T'Prise here.

Cmdr JFarrington -> ::Sovak:: Since we intend to engage them in battle, it seems a moot point, Captain.

Ian_Syndrx -> ::has himself ready to go, leaves his quarters and walks to sickbay::

EJ Pilot -> ::Kansas:: Security Officer Kenickie...welcome. Here to replace Faldek...cause of his mouth.

MC_Escher -> +T'Prise+ I'd like you to report the bridge science console. All of my junior officers need time at the station.

McFly -> ::mcfly stands behind precip on the bridge still looking very ramboish; he scans the room back and forth noting the two additional security personnel at the other end of the bridge::

doug.t -> ::looking very tense and jumpy::

Sovak -> Yes, but, we must make it as far into the neutral Zone as we can before that happens.

Kansas Kenickie -> I don't know what he did, but yes I am

T'Prise -> +Escher+ I have already arrived for the duty shift on the bridge, sir. Do you require anything else?

Cmdr JFarrington -> ::slow nod:::

Sovak -> We should take every precaution .

Hilee -> ::Places the phaser and holster on....and slings his bag on..exits his quarters::

LtCdrFaldek -> ::looks around Sickbay for some good cover and concealment spots::

Keb -> ::turns to Sovak:: So what we need is a distraction of some kind.

Kansas Kenickie -> I am going to place two officers on the upper level as well as myself and another down here

EJ Pilot -> Very good. You can be where you feel is an appropiate position for you to do your job. Just don't interfere like Faldek.

MC_Escher -> ::pauses in midstep:: +T'Prise+ Uh...no...that would be all. ::gets a powerful feeling that someone is taking control over his department::

Sovak -> Perhaps a close brush with a planetary magnetic pole... or anything else to help mask us.

MC_Escher -> ::shakes his head and enters TL:: Science.

T'Prise -> +Escher+Very good, sir, T'Prise out.

Kansas Kenickie -> I am here to keep the place in one piece

Cmdr JFarrington -> ::intense focus:::

Vilanne -> ::taps the console, talking to herself:: This is good, we can use this... we'll need to test... due to the warning, but I can see many uses..

Kansas Kenickie -> I do have one request

Admiral Atragon-9 -> ::cradles his head in his hands as the headaches start all over again::

Cmdr JFarrington -> ::wince:::

EJ Pilot -> ::listens::

STSF Precip -> ::hand on chin:: Well sir, we could retreat out of the sector....lose their attention and reenter the area under cloak.. We haven't been given a deadline for this mission. I think we should use any time we have avaible to our advantage.

Keb -> ::tilts head:: That could work, but wouldn't they then examine the planet to see where we went?

LtCdrFaldek -> ::disappointed in the lacking of cover in this place::

Ian_Syndrx -> ::arrives in sickbay, spots Vilanne hunched over some machinery in the corner, walks over::

Kansas Kenickie -> I would like computer access so I can bring the blast shield down as well

Cmdr JFarrington -> ::hand to her forehead, eyes closed:::

Sovak -> Any idea, what kind of distraction< Commander Mizu?

T'Prise -> ::Turns attention back to the conversation taking place between Jami, Sovak, and Keb::

EJ Pilot -> ::Kansas:: I will get back to you on that.

Kansas Kenickie -> in case one of you are not able to reach a console

Ian_Syndrx -> ::standing next to Vilanne:: Good morning, Doctor, nice toy.

Kansas Kenickie -> protecting the cores are high on the list

Keb -> ::bites lip:: I was thinking something...big maybe. So they wouldn't expect anything to be left.

kyle_mele -> ::headtilts at Faldek, continues his stride toward the collection of people surrounding Vilanne::

Kansas Kenickie -> other then that forget I am here

Vilanne -> ::doesn't look up or turn:: This is certainly not a toy.

Keb -> ::makes explodey motions with her hands::

Kansas Kenickie -> ::Points people to the upper level::

Sovak -> ::raises an eyebrow:: A simple solution, Commander. However it would prolong the time we would be at cloak.

Hilee -> ::In a TL...heading for engineering...listens to the elevator music, humming along::

Vilanne -> This is a highly complicated regeneration unit, capable... of... most everything in time.

EJ Pilot -> ::thinking::

doug.t -> ::sighs looking at the data on screen:::

EJ Pilot -> ::Kansas:: Computer access granted.

Kansas Kenickie -> ::nods:: thank you

Ian_Syndrx -> Whatever, could you spare a few minutes to look at my arm?

Kansas Kenickie -> ::Goes to the back, leans::

Vilanne -> ::doesn't look up again:: I'm sure Nurse Nancy can have Dr Silviu review your request...

Hilee -> ::Exits the lift making way to Meng::

EJ Pilot -> ::taps on the computer giving Kansas temporary access for this mission::

Cmdr JFarrington -> ::with some effort:: If we had the other dorsal module, big would not be a problem, Captain. However...::handwave:::

EJ Pilot -> ::sits down at the console::;

McFly -> ::to sovak:: could we have a probe masked with a fed signature strolling along the boarder so it would get their attention away from us?

Cmdr JFarrington -> ::sends a text to Kyle asking for headache medication asap:::

STSF Precip -> ::looks briefly to McFLy then back to Sovak::

Hilee -> ::Enters engineering spotting the added sec personnel...heads for Ej and Doug::

doug.t -> ::busy taping really fast at his console checking over the power levels::

Ian_Syndrx -> ::shakes his head::Well, enjoy your toy ::goes to find this nurse::

Kansas Kenickie -> ::nods to Hilee::

kyle_mele -> ::chuckles:: I believe the doctor is quite enthralled with the new equipment we've received, Mr Syndrx.

McFly -> that way they would think it was another ship patrolling and naturally would want to keep a close eye

Admiral Atragon-9 -> ::squints around the very empty room, knowing he is being watched::

kyle_mele -> I can see you at the biobed right over here. ::motioning::

Hilee -> ::Nods at Kansas::

Sovak -> Very well, Commander Mizu, set course for sector 001. Build up to Warp one, slowly... then engage.

Sovak -> The simplest solution is sometimes the best, commander Precip.

Ian_Syndrx -> ::turns around to Kyle::Awe, thank you, Doctor, although I can't say I blame her, it is a most intriguing device

Keb -> Yessir, setting a course for Sector 001. ::slowly accelerates::

Hilee -> Ek/Doug>Good morning gentlemen

Vilanne -> ::comes across a part of the regenerator's instructions describing the reconnection of tissues and sinues to the original tissues::

T'Prise -> ::McFly:: If we drop several probes, all emitting cloaking frequency signals, it would be difficult for them to locate us. Too many signals would make triagulation of signal origin impossible.

EJ Pilot -> ::Hilee:: Hello.

kyle_mele -> ::hears a bleep on his PADD, nods absently at Syndrx while he sits, consults the PADD to check the message::

Sovak -> As soon as we hit Warp, Engage the cloak, Commander.

Hilee -> ::logs onto the main console::

kyle_mele -> What seems to be the problem?

EJ Pilot -> ::Hilee:: I hope this mission goes as smoothly as possible

doug.t -> ::Hilee :: good morning lieutenant

STSF Precip -> Aye sir...

kyle_mele -> ::tappitytap, reads the message from Jami, frowns::

Kansas Kenickie -> ::Pases::

McFly -> ::looks at T'Prise:: ...so is that a yes?

Cmdr JFarrington -> ::swivels to T':Prise:: Excellent idea.

Keb -> :takes a deep breath:: Twenty seconds till Warp one...

Keb -> Ten seconds...

LtCdrFaldek -> ::looks around and grabs a chair, taking a seat that is directly watching the entrance::

Ian_Syndrx -> ::sits down on the indicated biobed:: well, no problem, persay, I was just coming in for another check on my arm, I believe the Physical therapy has helped

Hilee -> ::Nods at Doug::Ej> You and I both my friend

Sovak -> ::nods to T'prise:: Make it so.

kyle_mele -> Ah, I see.

Vilanne -> ::continues reading the 50+ warnings on this procedure, but stays aware of those around her now::

McFly -> ::looks at precip:: this is why i hold the gun

EJ Pilot -> ::tappity tap::

T'Prise -> ::Sovak:: Aye, sir. ::Begins preparing the launch of a dozen probes, all outfitted to emit cloaking frequency signals.

doug.t -> ::looking tense typing at computer terminal::

Vilanne -> Nurse Nancy> <Faldek> You know they issued me a weapon? ::Holds up phaser::

kyle_mele -> ::scans a moment with the removable piece of the tricorder::

Hilee -> ::brings up the grid interface, begins a system check on the field generators, and main power tapps::

Keb -> Captain, we're holding just under Warp one. Engaging on your signal.

Hilee -> <<wb>>

McFly -> ::looks around the bridge fearing he's going color blind; leans into precip:: we're at yellow alert right?

EJ Pilot -> Everything is holding at nominal status.. ::Doug:: Settle down...

T'Prise -> ::Keb:: Commander, I require assistance in calculating trajectories for all of these probes.

Sovak -> Engage.

STSF Precip -> Engaging Cloak...

Keb -> :;hand hovers over the control--and engage:: Yessir.

Sovak -> Set course 180, Mark 0. Launch your probes, Lieutenant.

MC_Escher -> ::taps away at the 3D genetic manipulator, looks up:: +Syndrx+ Escher to Syndrx

Kansas Kenickie -> ::Listens to the chatter::

kyle_mele -> ::scanscan, consults the results::

Sovak -> Change course on my mark.

STSF Precip -> Captain...once we cross the neutral zone I feel we should be at red alert.

T'Prise -> ::Finishes programming launch trajectories, launches probes:: Done, sir.

Ian_Syndrx -> +Escher+ Go ahead

Sovak -> Mark.

kyle_mele -> I'd say the physical therapy has, indeed, worked. However, just to be certain.. we'd like to keep you enrolled in the program for at least another two weeks.

doug.t -> ::contines to tap away at console::

McFly -> ::makes note to get his eyes checked later::

Sovak -> Agreed, Commander Precip. Set Red alert.

Cmdr JFarrington -> ::pain subsides somewhat:::

Vilanne -> Nurse Nancy> <Faldek> ::waves the phaser in front of him:: I've been trained on this, I took holodeck 101 for phaser use. I don't know why they sent you.

MC_Escher -> +Syndrx+ Can I talk to you in Science?

Keb -> ::switches course:: Now on the second course mark.

LtCdrFaldek -> Because I make sure that you can work on the wounded people...

Cmdr JFarrington -> ::straightening up, finding it a bit easier to think:::

T'Prise -> ::Checks probes to ensure they are functioning properly::

Ian_Syndrx -> +Escher+ Give a few moments, I'm getting a check up on my arm, I'll come as soon as I'm finished

LtCdrFaldek -> Can't help wounded people if you're on the ground dead from a plasma disrupter can you?

STSF Precip -> ::activates Red Alert Status......::

doug.t -> ::flinches a bit:: damn

MC_Escher -> +Syndrx+ Take your time. Escher out.

EJ Pilot -> ::looks around:: Ahh...

Kansas Kenickie -> ::Looks up at the red light::

LtCdrFaldek -> ::sees the Red Alert:: oooh we're entering the Neutral zone...

Admiral Atragon-9 -> ::lapses back to sleep, but not the dep coma as before::

kyle_mele -> ::to Syndrx:: Keep up the good work, it's looking good.

Hilee -> ::Closely monitoring power levels, the Force fields around the cores...allocating additional power to the grid as needed, all running smooth...so far.::

kyle_mele -> ::makes a few notes on his records::

Cmdr JFarrington -> ::forward lean as the bridge lights change and tactical displays become prominent:::

kyle_mele -> ::picks up a hypospray, preps it::

EJ Pilot -> ::Hilee:: Watch engineering...I shall return.

Vilanne -> Nurse Nancy> ::waves the phaser wildly towards the door:: If anyone comes in, I will take em out ... no one gets into sickbay without my permission.

MC_Escher -> ::glances up at the red alert. the enormity of th task ahead starts to hit him::

doug.t -> ::continues to monitor his post::

Ian_Syndrx -> Thank you, hopefully I won't see you for a few weeks.

Keb -> ::glances at that horrible red line on the console, slowly getting closer to the dot marking Manticore's position:: We will be entering the Neutral

kyle_mele -> ::nods:: Hopefully.

LtCdrFaldek -> Please holster that weapon Nurse.

Keb -> Zone in five minutes.

EJ Pilot -> ::Hilee:: please.

T'Prise -> ::Brings up map of probe locations on her terminal in order to monitor them::

Sovak -> Acknowledged.

Hilee -> Ej>No problem...but get back as fast as you can my friend...we may need you.::grins::

kyle_mele -> ::exits sickbay en route to the Bridge::

STSF Precip -> ::notes the red hews darken the bridge:: Commander McFLy....we'll be running at Red Alert throughout the journey. If fatigue becomes an issue...take over.

Vilanne -> Nurse Nancy> Bummer. I got a kick out of them issuing this to me. ::holsters:: Think I can keep it after we are done?

Ian_Syndrx -> ::stands up and follows Kyle out, heads for science::

Sovak -> +SHIPWIDE+ Neutral Zone if 4.3 minutes. Be prepared to rig for silent running.

LtCdrFaldek -> I doubt it.

EJ Pilot -> ::moves towards the exit and walks out heading to stoage::

Sovak -> <<run silent, run deep>>

EJ Pilot -> ::heard the announcement::

Keb -> :: on the edge of her seat, biting her lip nervously::

Kansas Kenickie -> ::Adjusts her rifle::

LtCdrFaldek -> <<because the enemy has passive sonar...>>

EJ Pilot -> ::pulls his phaser out and sets for high stun, re-holsters it::

McFly -> no worries, I’ve always wanted to kick out the command crew from the bridge

T'Prise -> ::Stoically stares at her terminal, continuing to monitor the probe locations and signals::

Keb -> Two minutes until we cross into the Neutral Zone.

Vilanne -> Nurse Nancy> ::snaps fingers and clearly bummed out:: Awww... shucks. Guess I"ll have to borrow from security. ::winks at Faldek::

Cmdr JFarrington -> ::stands to move forward, just behind Keb, speaking quietly:: Steady.

Hilee -> ::Hears the announcement:: Doug>You heard him...lets get rigging for silent running.

EJ Pilot -> ::enters storage and grabs his bat'leth heading back to Engineering::

STSF Precip -> Captain....we should operate under Comm Silence from this point forward. ::states the obvious for some reason::

Ian_Syndrx -> ::arrives in science, frowning at the lack of a senior security officer, it's like they just don't matter::

Sovak -> <<shoot! I thought I had a monopoly on stoic stares!>>

LtCdrFaldek -> ::makes mental note - Don't let Nurse Nancy get a phaser during regular operations::

Cmdr JFarrington -> <when you were the only Vulcan, yes>

T'Prise -> <<Hey, it is a Vulcan thing!>>

kyle_mele -> ::enters the Bridge, hypospray in hand::

LtCdrFaldek -> <<is scrutiny a Bolian thing then?>>

Sovak -> ::nods:: Make the announcement.

Cmdr JFarrington -> ::standing by Keb, for some reason she feels Kyle enter the bridge and she turns:::

Cmdr JFarrington -> ::ascends the walkway to him:::

Vilanne -> ::turns from the control panel, just long enough to acknowledge the red alert, and scan sickbay for anyone needing something regenerated::

Keb -> ::concentrating hard on her console:: One minute.

kyle_mele -> ::strides across the Bridge toward Jami, flashes a slight smile, holding up the hypospray:: You rang?

T'Prise -> ::Begins running sensor sweeps, looking for any other ships in the area::

Cmdr JFarrington -> ::wan smile:: Yes. Headache.

Ian_Syndrx -> ::walks over to his console and flips it on, then walks over to Escher and the new toy:: you rang?

EJ Pilot -> ::enters Main Engineering, bat'leth in hand::

STSF Precip -> +Shipwide+ Attention all hands we will be running under Comm Silence Protocol. No Comm traffic from Manticore is permitted. Bridge out.

kyle_mele -> ::nods:: So i understand. ::presses it to her neck, hearing the distinctive "hiss" as the medicine discharges::

Kansas Kenickie -> ::holds up hand to EJ:: Do you have clearance for that?

Sovak -> ::furrows an eyebrow, slightly, as he glances at Jami::

Hilee -> ::Begins sequences for going to silent running, alternates field harmonics to adapt to sensor probes....limiting sensor contact to the ablative armor,and power emissions::

EJ Pilot -> ::KK:: Got it from Sovak & Precip.

Cmdr JFarrington -> ::deep breath:: Thank you, Doctor.

MC_Escher -> ::turns to Syndrx:: Ian, I was wondering what you discussed with Precip. I saw a notification that you guys had had a discussion, and I was curious what the security chief wanted my science personnel for.

kyle_mele -> ::nods:: Any time, Commander.

doug.t -> ::EJ Pilot :: nice can you find me one of those

Keb -> ::swallows:: We are now crossing into the Neutral Zone, Captain.

Vilanne -> Nurse Nancy> You know, I've been around for more red alerts than I care to admit. They are fun, the red glow beaming of everyone's cheeks... the glint shining in everyone's eyes because they are hyped up... just like what I see in your eyes. ::smiles::

Cmdr JFarrington -> I'll see you about this . . . when it is possible.

doug.t -> ::small laugh::

kyle_mele -> Understood - and understandable.

Kansas Kenickie -> ::Looks at Doug:: no

LtCdrFaldek -> ::looks over:: Are you talking to me?

kyle_mele -> ::after brief nods and smiles to those gathered who care to notice, he retreats to the turbolift, calling out "Sickbay" once he's inside and the doors have swished closed::

Cmdr JFarrington -> ::slight nod, continues up the walkway to stand by tactical and gaze at the viewscreen:::

EJ Pilot -> ::moves around her and heads to a stand and secures the weapon on the wall::

Keb -> ::resists an urge to turn the thing around, watching the red zone on her screen swallow the ship whole::

Hilee -> Ej>very nice indeed...lets hope you do not get the chance to use it...or these::patting the phazes::

Vilanne -> Nurse Nancy> Oh, I most certainly am. ::warm smile, with a glint in her eye, and red alert glow beaming off her cheeks::

Sovak -> ::stoically watches the monitor, his expression never changing... (of course)::

Ian_Syndrx -> Aw, yes, Commander Precip seemed to be interested in the new genetic manipulator, specifically for something he referred to as "Biomass armor"

LtCdrFaldek -> That look you see in my eyes is fear of getting caught, considering i'm #4 on the Tal Shiar's most wanted list.

STSF Precip -> Commander McFly..six hours...relieve me so I can rest. We need to be sharp.

Hilee -> *phaser::

T'Prise -> ::Eyes Jami curiously for a moment, before returning her attention to the probes and sensors::

doug.t -> thats alright im happy with my lucky type 2 i have had this weapon for ever::points at it

EJ Pilot -> ::sends a txt msg to Sovak:: I have my bat'leth...hopefully I won't have to use it. ;-)

McFly -> six you got it

Kansas Kenickie -> ::Points at EJ:: if I get stuck with that think. you are going to be in a world of pain.. got that buddy

Vilanne -> Nurse Nancy> Caught? We aren't having tea with them. ::pats his hand:: I'm sure you'll be just fine.

EJ Pilot -> ::KK:: I would be gentle.

LtCdrFaldek -> ::looks at his hand:: Please don't touch me.

Kansas Kenickie -> I wont

kyle_mele -> ::enters Sickbay, cursory glance around::

EJ Pilot -> ::klingonic smile::

STSF Precip -> We'll work in rotations until the biofuel hits the ventilator.

Kansas Kenickie -> ::Sneer::

Sovak -> ::texting back to Pilot:: I seriously doubt it. We will undoubtedly be blown up, long before we are boarded.

Hilee -> << LOL>>

Vilanne -> Nurse Nancy> ::Glances at Mele, smiles and goes back to her attention to Faldek::

kyle_mele -> [[ LOL precip ]]

doug.t -> ::EJ Pilot :: i have had this type 2 since my posting on star base 133 ::points::

MC_Escher -> ::nods:: Let me guess, a regenerating, damage-soaking layer of biological material on the exterior of the ship?

EJ Pilot -> ::txt to Sovak:: I hope not sir.

EJ Pilot -> ::Doug:: I would hope you have had it refurb'd since then

Ian_Syndrx -> ::nods:: Presumably, he didn't go into detail

Admiral Atragon-9 -> <<what is that, Escher, a coral reef?>>

Vilanne -> ::hears sickbay's doors, sees Mele enter, goes back to the console::

Keb -> Course is set to our final destination, Captain.

EJ Pilot -> ::sits at his console::

MC_Escher -> <<A coral reef - IN SPACE>>

Keb -> ::realizes what she just said and wishes she hadn't::

McFly -> ::relaxes rifle against shoulder then leans on the back consoles:: have to say I am a little anxious to get there, waiting to die isn't as exilerating as I thought it would be

doug.t -> ::EJ Pilot :: every few months i have had the parts changed

EJ Pilot -> ::nods::

Cmdr JFarrington -> ::continuing around the walkway, past the science station and to her chair, not yet sitting, preferring to stand:::

doug.t -> ::EJ Pilot :: with a few modifications of my own

kyle_mele -> ::gliding across the room to Vilanne, headtilt:: Still intrigued?

T'Prise -> ::Listens to the comments of others on the bridge, not displaying any hint of emotion on her expressionless face, glances again at Jami as she walks by, quirking brow quizzically::

Hilee -> Kansas>So should the need arise, and just a bit of info for you and your sec detail...stay clear of the cores, a level#10 forcefield have been placed around both star drives...be careful.

Vilanne -> ::looks up at Mele:: Chief, this thing can be used for SO much... but I've been trying to skate around all of the warnings, goodness, they warn more about not using it than using.

EJ Pilot -> ::Doug:: Nice. ::listens to Hilee::

kyle_mele -> Is this the prototype?

Kansas Kenickie -> ::nods:: noted

Vilanne -> ::nods affirmatively:: And we have the only one!

kyle_mele -> That's why there are three hundred seventy six warnings.

Cmdr JFarrington -> ::glance at T'Prise, then sits:::

EJ Pilot -> ::Engineering:: Be on your toes...folks.. We aren't underattack just yet, however we are at Red Alert.

Vilanne -> That's all? ::laughs:: I didn't get through all of them yet. You?

kyle_mele -> Just ignore them. Those are simply to avoid liability.

EJ Pilot -> So no slacking.

Keb -> ::glaring at the red lights that just seem to reinforce the fact that we're in the red zone on the map::

Vilanne -> ::snickers:: Well, some don't sound very appealing... such as causing death and the lot.

Hilee -> Kansas>Access to this department will be restricted...if need be interlocking fields will be placed in the corridors, and any possible entry point if need be.. will let you know before any erection....time to get your people into place here.

T'Prise -> ::Turns back to her monitor, noting that Cmdr Farrington is exhibiting signs of agitation and stress::

STSF Precip -> ::hears McFLy's death comment:: Commander ::turns and with a hushed voice:: We have fresh ensigns on board...Now I agree were are up a creek....but we cannot allow the lower ranks to feel the mission is hopeless.

kyle_mele -> ::chuckle:: Theoretically, a dermal regenerator could cause death as well.

doug.t -> ::continues to monitor the cloak

doug.t -> ::

Kansas Kenickie -> I have people on the upper deck and myself down here

LtCdrFaldek -> ::stares at the door, trying not to get bored from the medical babble::

MC_Escher -> ::turns back to the manipulator, muttering to himself:: It would be feasible to produce...but it would have to grow in a vacuum...and how would we accelerate the process...what about the windows?

Vilanne -> Well, I suppose... we could regenerate so much skin over one's face... that it suffocates them. :;chuckles:: Wouldn't be pretty.

STSF Precip -> (yeah you got it!)

Vilanne -> Give someone a double spine??

Vilanne -> Wait, that's been done. ::laughs::

LtCdrFaldek -> ::looks at Vilanne:: Are you some sort of mad scientist doctor person?

Cmdr JFarrington -> <They can't take the truth.>

Ian_Syndrx -> ::also thinking,

Vilanne -> ::smirks at Faldek:: Guess you've never been around truly interested medical personnel before, eh?

kyle_mele -> ::grins:: It has been done, yes.

McFly -> i never said it was hopeless, it's just a notch above that.... besides why does death have to be so pessimistic? why can't today be a good day to die?

Hilee -> Kansas>Acknowledged...just letting you know the emergency lock down we will persue should the need arise::Looks over at Ej:

LtCdrFaldek -> No, but I do need to update my first aid training.

Ian_Syndrx -> it would have to grow like a tree, the outside would have to stay solid while the insed grew

EJ Pilot -> ::nods at Hilee::

STSF Precip -> If this were a Klingon ship...the phrase would fit marvelously.

Cmdr JFarrington -> ::mulling Matt's thought::

Vilanne -> ::glances at Mele, about Faldek's comment::

Keb -> ::turns around to McFly:: Because it's going to be a week before we get to the homeworld, and I've no intention of dying before then.

kyle_mele -> ::furrows his eyebrows for a moment, unsure of its relativity to the price of tea on Vulcan::

kyle_mele -> ::turns back to Vilanne:: Anyway.

MC_Escher -> ::nods to Syndrx:: Maybe it produces its own airtight bubble?

STSF Precip -> ::looks at Keb then back to McFLy::

EJ Pilot -> ::txt to Precip:: Klingon advice of the day, Today is not a good day to die. So we will truimph!

kyle_mele -> My point is.. the warnings are there, but we're both smart enough to know what to do and what not to do.

Cmdr JFarrington -> ::bridge:: Can the chatter, people. Focus. Mr. Precip, anything on sensors?

STSF Precip -> ::looks at text and halfgrins::

Ian_Syndrx -> right, and possibly even photosynthesize

Vilanne -> Do you want me to give him a first aid update while he's keeping us from harm?

McFly -> the only thing between us and Klingons is Starfleet protocol, otherwise he go on suicide missions constantly

STSF_KBear -> <<Hi All ::sits in the peanut gallery::>>

Cmdr JFarrington -> <Son>

LtCdrFaldek -> ::looks around:: Is there a replicator in here?

Keb -> ::obediently looks back at her console, watching carefully for any warning signs::

STSF Sumo -> <ma>

McFly -> ::to keb:: and i didn't mean today specifically

doug.t -> power levels are stable so are the warp engines

EJ Pilot -> ::Doug:: First sign of trouble with that cloak you tell me.

kyle_mele -> Not a food replicator.

doug.t -> ::EJ Pilot :: aye lieutenant!

LtCdrFaldek -> I hear sickbay coffee is the best...

MC_Escher -> Photosynthesize? In space? No, I don't think this plant could be based on chlorophyll

MC_Escher -> Actually, it shouldn’t be a plant, it should be a slime mold.

kyle_mele -> Sickbay coffee is not replicated - that may have something to do with it.

Cmdr JFarrington -> ::Keb:: How far into the neutral zone are we?

LtCdrFaldek -> May i try some?

Ian_Syndrx -> what are you think of using as a source of energy?

kyle_mele -> ::glances at Vilanne:: And your suggestion is acceptable. A refresher course for our good Security officer would be most prudent, considering he's already here and on-duty.

Hilee -> Ej>well all appears to be running smoothly...the new updated hardware and software appears to be paying off.

MC_Escher -> Something that only requires nutrients to grow

T'Prise -> ::Continues monitoring the probes, boosting the signals as needed to confuse the Manticore's cloaking frequency::

Cmdr JFarrington -> <Oh, those chat lines so do *not* go together>

STSF Precip -> Cloak appears to be functioning...no Romulan vessels detected on scanners. However Commander..I am having to use the Passive Emitter grid to detect anything they emit to us. Our ability to detect a hostile vessel while under silent running...is degraded.

McFly -> <<he=we incase you missed it>>

MC_Escher -> We seed the hull with the nutrients, and there are some bacteria that thrive in anaerobic conditions

doug.t -> ::EJ Pilot :: I’m surprised that this cloak is compatible with frederation technology

Vilanne -> ::soft nod, as she contemplates how to make it brief so she can get back to this machine::

Cmdr JFarrington -> ::Precip:: Understood.

MC_Escher -> So it has a proximity death sensor

MC_Escher -> So it maintains a certain height from the hull. But if it gets hit, it recognizes that, and grows extremely rapidly to fill the space

kyle_mele -> ::smiles at Faldek:: Perhaps if your compliance with the required steps involved in refreshing ones First Aid training is acceptable, you may sample some of the java rumored, rightly so, to be the best on the ship, if not the entire Fleet.

EJ Pilot -> ::Doug:: We are black ops. We get all the good stuff.

Ian_Syndrx -> do you think we could get it to grow fast enough?

Keb -> ::glances at the chart and makes a quick calculation:: We're only about a third of the way through it. And there's a long flight after we hit the other side.

MC_Escher -> Yeah! ::turns to the manipulator and begins typing furiously::

EJ Pilot -> ::monitors his console::

Cmdr JFarrington -> ::Evenly, to Keb:: Steady on.

MC_Escher -> ::without look up, talks to Syndrx:: Well, that would be something we'd have to figure out genetically

Keb -> ::nods in acknowledgement to Jami:: Yessir.

LtCdrFaldek -> If we get boarded on this deck you may need to erect a forcefield, probably the medical grade... Romulans dont care who they kill...

Hilee -> Doug> There is a whole section dedicated to the cloak as well as our other goodies in the engineering tech data section...you might find it interesting..::grins at Ej::

Ian_Syndrx -> ::turns to his console, and starts loading things to build a computer model of the ship and the bio armor:: it needs some sort of controlled metabolism

Cmdr JFarrington -> ::relaxes in the chair the effects of the hypospray having taken firm hold:::

EJ Pilot -> ::Doug:: That would be an excellent report.

EJ Pilot -> ::Doug:: But I am not that cruel.

Kansas Kenickie -> ::Glances up at the upper level::

kyle_mele -> I am well aware of the risks and precautions associated with the mission at hand. My main concern is keeping our crew safe.

STSF Precip -> ::notes the XO take a hypospray and is curious....something wrong now? ::

doug.t -> ::small smile::

LtCdrFaldek -> As is mine.

MC_Escher -> ::muttering some more:: Use slime mold as base...no, archaea? Yeah, yeah, extremophiles adapted from vents to spaceship hulls...we provide the sulfurous oxide...cut the cAMP cycles to seconds....yeah, yeah...

Cmdr JFarrington -> ::leans over, whispering to Sovak:: It seems, Captain, that I am somewhat of a celebrity. ::small sigh::

Hilee -> Ej/Doug>Java run...want some?

Ian_Syndrx -> ::loads a model of the ship he already had, imports weapons fire parameters, and sets it up to import organism data from the manipulator::

EJ Pilot -> ::Hilee:: Sure.

doug.t -> ::Hilee :: sure yes please

LtCdrFaldek -> but my other concern is keeping the people alive, who can keep the people alive, alive...

Sovak -> ::returning the whisper::Elaborate?

Hilee -> Kansas>Java as well?

T'Prise -> ::Adjusts another probe, ignoring the level of tension that has risen on the bridge::

Kansas Kenickie -> Please

kyle_mele -> ::nods:: As a bit of housecleaning, I should note - should chaos erupt down here with an influx of crewmembers needing treatment, I'll have to ask that, while I understand your need to keep an eye on things, you remain as far out of the flow of traffic as

kyle_mele -> possible.

Cmdr JFarrington -> <w> Some of the new personnel, especially our bay crew, are extremely young, and their parents less than practical, it seems.

kyle_mele -> That is, of course, unless you intend on helping with any triage, should the need arise.

Hilee -> Kansas>sure...come on, I have a real java pot on my work bench

Sovak -> <w> Are we speaking of your ancestry?

kyle_mele -> [[ faldek doesn't have his coffee yet - he's got to finish the first aid refresher first :D ]]

Cmdr JFarrington -> ::looks over:: <w> I signed my first autograph today. It was a strange feeling.

Cmdr JFarrington -> ::Headshake:::

Keb -> ::leans back, trying to force herself to relax. Doesn't work.::

McFly -> ::looks at precip:: ...you miss the stool too don't you

Ian_Syndrx -> ::has his firing simulation nailed down, begins importing the biology databases to model the organism and the nutrient seeding::

Hilee -> ::Heads for his work bench...smiling as the auto cycle has finished making a fresh piping hot pot of java::

Kansas Kenickie -> ::Follows::

doug.t -> ::EJ Pilot :: so how long have you had your bat'leth for?

Cmdr JFarrington -> ::picking up on Keb's anxiety, shifts her gaze:::

Kansas Kenickie -> not alot goes on down here huh?

Sovak -> <w> I never could understand the need for human trivial memorabilia.

EJ Pilot -> A few years ::Doug::

STSF Precip -> ::blinks:: I don’t recall our Tactical station having a stool.

Cmdr JFarrington -> <w> ::still looking at Keb:: Nor could I.

Hilee -> ::moves around a few of his off duty designs, and experimental devices .....grabs the pot and slides a mug to Kansas...and pours::

MC_Escher -> ::turns to look at what Syndrx is doing:: Instead of nutrients, we should have the controlling factor be antibiotics. There should be a layer around the level we want the stuff to rise to - we increase if it we're sustaining heavy fire.

T'Prise -> ::Clears her mind as a way of easing the tension and ignoring the conversations going on around her, looks over at Precip's comment:: Perhaps it was installed during the retrofit?

Kansas Kenickie -> Thanks

EJ Pilot -> ::thinks victory as they go into the belly of the beast::

Kansas Kenickie -> ::takes a sip::

McFly -> you remember, after we were at that station that replicated anything we wanted and we got our ship back, i replicated a stool, on our next repair trip some crackhead junked it... made me mad too

LtCdrFaldek -> Ok Doctor... if there is not any Romulans on this deck, and i don’t get called away I will help with triage.

Hilee -> Kansas> Oh....we do have our moments....at times sheer routine broken by times of pure havoc

EJ Pilot -> <<I am quite surprised there hasn't been one ACTION as of yet. I think A9 might be drooling on his keyboard>>

doug.t -> ::EJ Pilot :: yeah i have this type 2 phaser for about 5 years i was engineering/ security detail on star base 133 it was a very boring assignment

Keb -> ::slowly guides the ship through the forbidden neutral zone::

STSF Precip -> ::to T`prise :: Hmm My memory must be failing me.

Admiral Atragon-9 -> ACTION: A ROMULAN SHIP IS PICKED UP ON LONG RNGE SENSORS

EJ Pilot -> ::chuckles::

Vilanne -> Nurse Nancy> ::uses Mele's recipe and makes a fresh pot of brewed coffee, knowing it'll tease Faldek's senses::

Ian_Syndrx -> Agreed, we should be able to use the opposite method to keep our weapons open so we can return fire ::begins changing the simulation::

kyle_mele -> ::nods firmly:: Excellent.

STSF Precip -> (frak)

MC_Escher -> Of course, if the bacteria becomes resistant, we'll have to develop another strain of antibiotic or cleanse the whole thing and start from scratch.

Hilee -> <<thanks Ej>>

EJ Pilot -> << ;) I just had to go and ruin it ;) >>

T'Prise -> ::Precip:: I am sure it can be removed if you wish.

Kansas Kenickie -> ::Heads over to her spot::

kyle_mele -> ::glances around, nods to Vilanne:: Doctor, if you'd care to begin the refresher course, I'm going to catch up on some last minute paperwork - batton the hatches, if you will.

Keb -> ::glances down:: Um, Captain, I'm picking up a Romulan Ship on long range sensors.

Vilanne -> ::nods:: of course, Sir.

STSF Precip -> Captain Romulan Vessel on Passive scans...does not appear to be aware of our location.

MC_Escher -> In order to give enough nutrients, it will have to be a tiered system - we seed the hull with the sulfurous oxide and have the first layer of bacteria in charge of passing the nutrients down to further levels

McFly -> ::hearing T'Prise mention of retrofit mcfly thinks;; hmm, some strobe lights, a disco ball, a couple of lava lamps and a sugar cube bowl, that could be cool

Hilee -> Kansas>You can tell your team they are welcome to some as well....just whom ever empties the pot ,makes a fresh one

Cmdr JFarrington -> ::turns:: I thought we were running silent.

EJ Pilot -> ::awaits his java::

T'Prise -> ::Turns back to her station to confirm Tactical sensor findings::

Sovak -> ::To Keb:: Montior it, and see if it is on any kind of intercept course.

doug.t -> ::EJ Pilot :: nothing like a cup of coffee before a mission eh?

McFly -> ::tightens up; watches to display on screen::

Keb -> It's also inside the neutral zone, sir.

Hilee -> ::Heads back to Ej and Doug with a few extra mugs in hand::

Vilanne -> ::regretably removes herself from the chair she's sat in for... quite a few hours:: I need just a moment, I will get you refreshed. ::excuses herself to another room momentarily::

EJ Pilot -> ::Doug:: Before? We are in the mission..

Cmdr JFarrington -> ::looks up:::

doug.t -> ::EJ Pilot :: well you know what i mean

Keb -> Yessir.

Hilee -> ::hands off the java to Ej and Doug::

Ian_Syndrx -> ::starts importing the methods:: we'll have to use a pretty good anitbiotic to counter the rapid growth rate

EJ Pilot -> ::accepts and sips::

Garnoopy -> ::doing something, somewhere::

doug.t -> ::takes the coffee::Hilee ::thanks

doug.t -> ::sips it ::ahh

Kansas Kenickie -> ::leans::

MC_Escher -> Maybe I should design my own. Or I should breed a genetic weakness for ampicillin into the bacterial strain. Hmm, I wonder what medical has...

Hilee -> ::Spots Garn ::Good morning Commander.....all systems are nominal,proceeding under silent running

Cmdr JFarrington -> ::decides she's hearing things::

EJ Pilot -> ::watches the screen::

Vilanne -> ::returns from her much needed break, and approaches Faldek:: How long has it been?

MC_Escher -> +Mele+ Escher to Mele.

Admiral Atragon-9 -> ACTION: THE ROMULAN SHIP IS NOT ON AN INTERCEPT COURSE, IT SEEMS TO JUST BE ON PATROL

LtCdrFaldek -> Well I properly diagnosed Kansas when she got attacked, but she would not allow me to fix her.

Ian_Syndrx -> ::start using his simulator to run some preliminary test as a proof of concept::

kyle_mele -> ::enters his office, slipping behind the desk and into the high-backed chair in one swift, fluid motion::

kyle_mele -> ::taps:: +Escher+ Mele here, go ahead.

Kansas Kenickie -> ::Nods to Garnoopy ::

Hilee -> Garnoopy>there is fresh java as well at my work bench Commander as well.

MC_Escher -> +Mele+ Commander, I was wondering...what kind of old school antibiotics do you have on hand?

doug.t -> ::checks the status of the cloak agian::

Garnoopy -> ::Hilee:: Thank you Hilee. Good work.

EJ Pilot -> ::looks at Garn:: Hello sir..

Vilanne -> Well, it is a two fold operation... diagnosis and treatment, but perhaps it was your bedside manner that was lacking?

kyle_mele -> +Escher+ What is the meaning of "old school"?

doug.t -> ::Garnoopy :: good morning Commander

T'Prise -> ::Checks and boosts probe signals::

Garnoopy -> ::Doug:: Morning.

LtCdrFaldek -> I am a security officer... who used to be an assassin... I don't know the meaning of bedside manner.

Cmdr JFarrington -> ::focused:::

Hilee -> garn>Aye sir...::continues to monitor the main console...sipping the java::

MC_Escher -> +Mele+ I don't want any of the modern, disease-engineered strains. I'm thinking more along the lines of the blanket antibiotics that most diseases are immune to these days.

Sovak -> Adjust course, 045, mark 15. Monitor the Romulan ship's reaction.

Vilanne -> ::warm chuckle:: Well, Mr Faldek... let's learn some of that bedside manner stuff, perhaps you can put it to use before your next kill. ::laughs::

Garnoopy -> ::tapping, making sure ship systems are up to par::

EJ Pilot -> ::Garn:: All systems to your liking, Commander?

LtCdrFaldek -> ::gives Vilanne one of those "Are you crazy" looks:: Is bedside manner absolutely necessary?

Keb -> Aye sir, adjusting course 045 mark 15.

Garnoopy -> ::Pilot:: So far, lets hope things don't get to dicey.

kyle_mele -> +Escher+ I assume you're referring to human medical treatments?

doug.t -> ::Garnoopy :: cloaking systems are operating with in normal parameters as well as the warp systems

Keb -> ::makes the course correction::

Garnoopy -> ::Doug:: Excellent... keep an eye on them.

Vilanne -> Oh most certainly. ::looks around:: Nurse Nancy, could you help us with a couple lessons?

LtCdrFaldek -> ::wonders if Garn knows about the 3 additional NPC security officers crowding engineering::

doug..t -> ::Garnoopy :: Aye Commander

Vilanne -> Nurse Nancy> ::leaps out of her chair and walks back to Vilanne:: Of course, Doctor. I'd be more than happy to help.

MC_Escher -> +Mele+ ::needs to start remembering that there's more than one species on board Manticore:: Since I most familiar with them, yes.

STSF Precip -> Monitoring Romulan Vessel's actions..

Admiral Atragon-9 -> ACTION: THE ROMULAN SHIP CONTINUES ON ITS COURSE, IGNORING MANTICORE

LtCdrFaldek -> ::blinks::

Ian_Syndrx -> ::gets back the preliminary results, which look promising::

EJ Pilot -> ::looks at KK::

Garnoopy -> ::tappity tap::

McFly -> ::leans back against the console:: all that high blood pressure for nothing

STSF Precip -> No Change in the Romulan Vessel's heading sir. ::to Sovak::

Keb -> ::holding her breath until her lungs suddenly realize she's doing so and demand oxygen::

Ian_Syndrx -> ::starts making a list of all potential problems that they'll have to work out in beta testing::

T'Prise -> ::Quirks a brow at McFly::

Kansas Kenickie -> What?

Sovak -> ::nods::Adjust course to original heading.

kyle_mele -> +Escher+ I don't make a habit of keeping those in-stock, for obvious reasons. However, you may use our lab.

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

Admiral Atragon-9 -> Ok folks, just to be clear, I *DO* know that a Romulan ship in the NZ is an act of war - then again, we're in here, too

T'Prise -> ?

EJ Pilot -> Oh

Admiral Atragon-9 -> Sovak, Jami - comments?

Sovak -> A little bit of hide and go seek. Fun with Rommies!

Cmdr JFarrington -> The test of true geekdom. In a ship that is bound for destruction, the scientists continue to plan improvements.

EJ Pilot -> That was in the NZ?

Sovak -> Good sim!

MC_Escher -> Oh course!

MC_Escher -> *Of

Cmdr JFarrington -> Great sim. Interesting chatter.

Ian_Syndrx -> hey, our destruction is still uncertain

Cmdr JFarrington -> Is it? Mybad. I thought it was a given.

T'Prise -> Weren't the words imminent used at some point?

Ian_Syndrx -> well it's that kind of attitude that has the new crew all jittery...

Cmdr JFarrington -> I do recall that, T'Prise.

T'Prise -> I meant imminent and brink

Admiral Atragon-9 -> TBS is one day, we will just be exiting the NZ and entering Romulan space

Keb -> After we get through the NZ, it'll be about 5-6 days to the homeworld?

Admiral Atragon-9 -> right

Keb -> Okay, that works.