USS REPUBLIC SIM LOG 01.24.2011

[STSF_BluRox 0]

STSF_BluRox -> Mission Briefing: The Republic has received a highly encrypted message, which contained a visual record of a ship, matching the description of the Excalibur, either being fired upon or firing upon something. Having received this new information and a message from SF Command, the Republic has turned towards Romulan space and are heading towards the neutral zone They are to assess the situation and proceed as needed to handle the situation.

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Ayumu Kasuga -> ::continuing on course towards the Neutral Zone::

James Fenn -> ((TBS?))

_BluRox -> 8 hours

Ayumu Kasuga -> uh oh?

Heather Jamieson -> :: in astrometrics ::: cup of coffee in one hand ::

James Fenn -> ::Is just finishing up watch standing on the bridge awaiting his relief::

Joy -> :: Wanders into astrometrics ::

Heather Jamieson -> :: shuts the display off ::

August Jax Robinson -> ::Cleaning up quarters, again::

Apollo -> ::in Astrometrics as well, its a party::

Ayumu Kasuga -> ::Wants a coffee. Wishes this model had the optional cup holders::

Jameson Bardolph -> ::on the lag end of his shift in security, back from rounds and going over the rotation he drafted earlier in the shift, one last time::

Joy -> :: Looks from Heather to Apollo :: Are either of you interested in acting as chief?

Apollo -> ::Frowns:: Didn't I give that role up?

Heather Jamieson -> :: mentally pounds her head at any interruptions ::

August Jax Robinson -> +Will+ Commander, please report to your quarters.. ::Sounds calm::

Joy -> Yes. Nothing is quite official yet, but I believe I'll be following suit.

Heather Jamieson -> "What are you talking about Joy? What?"

Joy -> The command staff isn't recognizing my security clearances. THey don't like distributed processing. Under the circumstances, I felt I'd best resign.

LtCmdrRobinson -> +August+ On my way.

LtCmdrRobinson -> ::knows something is wrong because August never sounds calm::

Heather Jamieson -> :: she tried to remember the science team members and their ranks ::

Joy -> You want to take over, Apollo? You have the seniority and experience.

LtCmdrRobinson -> ::hopes she isn’t pregnant again already, that would be too much::

James Fenn -> +Bardolph+ Hey LT, who’s next for bridge rotation?

Heather Jamieson -> "Do the others in the distribution have clearance?":: sips ::

Capt Rian Kwai -> +Joy+ LtCdr, please report to the conference room.

Joy -> Well, between the two of you, decide who is acting. I'm off.

LtCmdrRobinson -> ::pops into their quarters:: You rang?

Joy -> +Rian+ Acknowledged.

Heather Jamieson -> :: looks to Apollo and hides a blush ::

August Jax Robinson -> ::Gives him the Look::

Joy -> Good hunting.

Joy -> :: Turns to leave ::

LtCmdrRobinson -> ::flinches for just a second:: What?

Apollo -> ::Frowns:: I don't want to, but if I have to...

STSF_BluRox -> Jolan Tru!...I mean...good Evening Webby

Apollo -> ::Curses his pips::

August Jax Robinson -> how could you not come to sickbay to bring us home ::Eyes tear up::

Heather Jamieson -> "I'll take it if you do not wanna."

Webmaster -> ;;Hey there!

STSF_BluRox -> ;have to remember what ship I'm on....we're just 'heading' to Romulan space

Joy -> :: Takes a TL ride ::

Capt Rian Kwai -> ((Spy!))

LtCmdrRobinson -> Because I was in a meeting with the Admiral. She called me right after you did. I'm sorry.

Ayumu Kasuga -> ::checking destination and the star map::

Webmaster -> ;;Shhh... can't give away all my secrets!

August Jax Robinson -> Ooh sure ::Rubs eyes::

Joy -> :: crosses the bridge to the conference room... requests access ::

Apollo -> ::Glances to Heather:: So what do you have so far?

Heather Jamieson -> "In this galaxy..."

LtCmdrRobinson -> ::hugs her:: I'm sorry im such a bad husband, putting the Admiral ahead of you like that.

Capt Rian Kwai -> Enter. ::looking up::

Heather Jamieson -> "I have a bit more than that."

Joy -> :: steps in ::

Jameson Bardolph -> ::glances at the PADD again as Fenn calls:: +Flash+ I'll be takin' it for the moment, Ensign. Want to get these rotations confirmed with the chief before we start throwing the enlisted up there.

Heather Jamieson -> ::turns display back on ::

Capt Rian Kwai -> Have a seat, Joy. ::motions to one of the conference room chairs::

Joy -> :: Settles in not far from Rian ::

August Jax Robinson -> I waited for you... until I looked silly waiting and Weber was giving me looks

August Jax Robinson -> ::Blows nose::

LtCmdrRobinson -> She is always giving looks

Heather Jamieson -> "Billions of stars with trillions of possibilities.."

Apollo -> Alright. ::Considers:: Magnify that area... ::points:: There are a lot of stars and not much else in that frame.

LtCmdrRobinson -> I'm sorry, it was a very important meeting.

STSF_BluRox -> ::begins to wake, a bit groggy from the hypo she had taken::

Heather Jamieson -> "Yes, a galactic cluster outside the Milky Way."

Heather Jamieson -> "That has been our biggest lead."

August Jax Robinson -> did someone’s life depend on it?

LtCmdrRobinson -> I can't say.

August Jax Robinson -> then that is a no

James Fenn -> +Jameson+ Roger, its all yours. Might wanna catch some lunch before you take over... apparently there is a policy on eating on the bridge. ::Tummy rumbles::

Heather Jamieson -> "I've also tried spectral analysis on the stars to determine their type."

Apollo -> ::Nods, brings up a second display:: Alright well let’s see if we can another frame of reference. If we can find two or three more, we can pinpoint, with some accuracy where it is.

August Jax Robinson -> now I am stuck here... with two babies clawing at me

Fiona Weber -> ::waking up, in office for a nap::

Joy -> :: raises an eyebrow ::

Capt Rian Kwai -> Well, it's probably no surprise to you while I've called to see you. I received your resignation letter.

Joy -> :: nods ::

Joy -> Not surprised.

STSF_BluRox -> ::rubs face while sitting up::

LtCmdrRobinson -> they have claws?

Heather Jamieson -> "There.." :: points :: ".. is a possible candidate for a binary pair"

Apollo -> ::zooms in:: It's a shame we don't have the linked in sensor data from this. ::Frowns:: If we did this would way easier.

Jameson Bardolph -> +Fenn+ ::grins:: Acknowledged. I think I'll be alright, but thanks. on my way up now. ::pops to his feet and punches out of his SEC office shift::

Heather Jamieson -> "Yes and you can't over process the images too much."

Apollo -> Not to mention we have no real idea on the perspective here. ::Frowns again:: But it looks like we have a match.

Apollo -> The Kohlanni Binary Pair.

August Jax Robinson -> they have nails

Apollo -> It's about 800 l.y. from our current position, maybe a little further from wherever this was taken.

Capt Rian Kwai -> I'm sorry that you feel this way. I'm sorry that it has come to this. I do appreciate your service with the Republic. I take it that there is no changing your mind then.

August Jax Robinson -> and they grab a lot

Heather Jamieson -> "A lot of possibilities can be eliminated if we rule out farfetched areas... Doubt they are in the delta quadrant for example."

Apollo -> Well the fact that both of these two objects are easily visible should make it easier.

Jameson Bardolph -> ::jogs into a turbolift:: Bridge!

Apollo -> ::Frowns runs his fingers over the console, making the main display do some cool graphic changes:: Using these two as points of reference we can narrow it down to this ::points::

Heather Jamieson -> "We can reduce the candidates if we suppose they traveled along this path..."

Apollo -> Still a huge swath.

Joy -> I don't think so. It's about respect and trust. I must obey the orders of those in my chain of command. If I am not satisfied of a good mutual relationship, it is hard to maintain the relationship.

Apollo -> But not as big.

Jameson Bardolph -> ::energized about hitting the TAC boards of the brand new ship, even if it's just for a quiet shift::

STSF_BluRox -> ::stretches and goes to her desk, bringing up the current ship's status and location::

Joy -> And it is not just this incident.

LtCmdrRobinson -> Well we'll just have to get some extra help around here.

Joy -> I believe the Admiral has been under a great deal of stress recently. It has been showing.

Heather Jamieson -> "Tell me, why did you give up the Chief position?"

August Jax Robinson -> ::pouts::

Apollo -> ::Smiles:: It's a lot of work, and I found myself spending more time being an administrator and less time being a scientist.

Heather Jamieson -> :: watches the display process multiple locations in parallel ::

Capt Rian Kwai -> I believe a great deal of the crew has been under stress, but all of us, including the Admiral have been cleared for duty.

Heather Jamieson -> "Ah, desk work rather than being in the field."

Joy -> :: Nods ::

Heather Jamieson -> :: brushes a curl out of her face ::

Heather Jamieson -> :: looks at her mug ::

Apollo -> ::Sighs:: Let's see if we can get another reference point.

August Jax Robinson -> I haven't even had a chance to see Engineering!

LtCmdrRobinson -> ::motions to the couch:: Take a seat, relax while you can.

LtCmdrRobinson -> It's not going anywhere.

Capt Rian Kwai -> Well, I will need to inform the Admiral of your choice. Please make yourself comfortable here, I'll be back momentarily. ::standing once again::

August Jax Robinson -> ::Plops on the couch::

Heather Jamieson -> "The processor is eliminating possibilities as it goes.."

Joy -> Of course.

Fiona Weber -> ::heads out to refill her raktajino::

STSF_BluRox -> ::types in a few overlays to look at position and checks messages to see if Engieering or science has completed any of their tasks::

Capt Rian Kwai -> ::exits the conference room, straightening her uniform, shaking her head a little::

Jameson Bardolph -> ::steps off the lift on the bridge and quietly approaches the TAC board, nodding at Fenn::

Apollo -> So many of the stars are obscured by the ship. ::Frowns deeper::

Heather Jamieson -> "Since the scene is confined to a small portion of the 'sky' the resulting area we get will be somewhat large"

Apollo -> Anything?

James Fenn -> Hey LT, ready to take over?

August Jax Robinson -> what happen at your meeting?

LtCmdrRobinson -> Uh...stuff.

Capt Rian Kwai -> ::rings the chime to the Admiral's ready room::

Heather Jamieson -> :: looks up :: "Ah, the computer has confirmed the globular cluster seen..."

STSF_BluRox -> ::frowns and reaches for her communicator:: +Heather+ Any luck with correlating the star patterns in that video clip and a star map?

STSF_BluRox -> Enter

LtCmdrRobinson -> I can't really say.

Capt Rian Kwai -> :;entering Blu's Ready Room::

August Jax Robinson -> I am your wife... you can tell me anything

STSF_BluRox -> ::motions her over, waiting to see if Heather is going to answer::

Heather Jamieson -> +taps+ "We are narrowing the possibilities... Should have it down to a parsec or two in a couple of hours."

LtCmdrRobinson -> Can I? ::thinks about classified information:: No, I can't.

August Jax Robinson -> you have to tell me

LtCmdrRobinson -> It may or may not have had to do with Classified information but I can't confirm nor deny that

August Jax Robinson -> ::pinches him::

Heather Jamieson -> :: to Apollo :: "May have it sooner who knows."

Capt Rian Kwai -> ::nods, taking a few steps closer, waiting for Blu to complete her conversation::

STSF_BluRox -> +Heather+ Very well, but we need something a bit sooner if you can....at least a region to make sure we're heading the right way? You can still owrk on pinpointing the exact location

Jameson Bardolph -> Fenn Aye, you stand relieved, Ensign. ::moves to step behind the console:: How does she handle?

LtCmdrRobinson -> I'll have you know that I am well trained in counter-torture techniques.

LtCmdrRobinson -> You cannot get me to talk.

STSF_BluRox -> Get back to me when you can. BluRox out

Heather Jamieson -> +Blu+ "Aye."

STSF_BluRox -> :looks up at Rian:: The analysis, are going slow it seems

Capt Rian Kwai -> I'm not surprised. Space is rather large.

August Jax Robinson -> oh yeah?

STSF_BluRox -> We seem to be heading the right way, but without better coordinates, it's like finding a needle in a haystack

James Fenn -> Jameson Like a dream, LT. Have you used these Mk17 control panels before?

Heather Jamieson -> "I've not thought of a chief position since it was only recently I was granted this rank." :: points to pip ::

LtCmdrRobinson -> ::nods::

Capt Rian Kwai -> Unfortunately, I'm not the bringing much better news.

Apollo -> ::Smiles:: I don't really want it, to be honest.

Jameson Bardolph -> Fenn Not as much as the 16's but enough for certification. ::nods::

Heather Jamieson -> ;; really did not want it

LtCmdrRobinson -> ;he REALLY didnt want it. he ran away

Apollo -> I am just hoping whatever is wrong with Joy, they solve it.:Frowns:: Well we still need at least a third coordinate.

STSF_BluRox -> Have a seat, what is the matter Rian?

Fiona Weber -> ::yawns, hobbling back into her office::::debating whether she wants supper as well::

August Jax Robinson -> I can show you my C-section scar

Apollo -> If we can get three markers, we can likely narrow it down to about a 10 ky area.

Ayumu Kasuga -> ::continuing on their course to the NZ::

LtCmdrRobinson -> ::laughs:: And why would that make me tell you?

Heather Jamieson -> "If we had more than one ship we could fan out in several directions, so this takes longer if you don't want to waste your chances."

James Fenn -> Jameson I’m sure. Have you looked into the control customizations? ::as James logs out of the terminal it returns to a more standard Tac layout::

August Jax Robinson -> you have to tell me

STSF_BluRox -> Now you said you had a problem Rian. What is it?

Heather Jamieson -> "Oh, two more down."

Apollo -> Well there's a fairly good chance they won't be wherever this was taken now.

Jameson Bardolph -> Fenn Haven't had a chance; this is the first time I've worked a bridge shift. Looks like you've done some personalization though. ::grins, gesturing at the console::

LtCmdrRobinson -> I really can't.

Capt Rian Kwai -> Joy Twelve has submitted her resignation. She has offered to assist the acting chief, whomever that may be until we have the ability to give her a stopping off point.

August Jax Robinson -> yes you can

STSF_BluRox -> ::tabs a key on her terminal while waiting for Rian to explain her issue, to see if Robinson had any new information::

August Jax Robinson -> ::pinches him::

LtCmdrRobinson -> It's kind of bad if the chief of security tells things he isn’t supposed to. Kind of my job to keep my mouth shut

Heather Jamieson -> "Each possibility also considers the sphere it could travel in at maximum warp over time."

LtCmdrRobinson -> HEY LADY! ::pinches back harder::

Apollo -> Now that's interesting...

STSF_BluRox -> Wait a moment? What are you talking about, resigning?

LtCmdrRobinson -> stop it!

August Jax Robinson -> no one expects you to not tell me... it is implied::Pinches back::

Heather Jamieson -> "The longer the search takes the bigger the bubble gets."

James Fenn -> Jameson Pilot.... ::points to pilots' wings tattoo on his inner forearm:: I like to keep an eye on helm, even if I’m not in control... No offence Lt. Kasuga.

Heather Jamieson -> "The more ships you add the smaller it gets."

Ayumu Kasuga -> Heh, none taken. Less work for me is good

Heather Jamieson -> "Oh, three more down."

Apollo -> ::Points:: Notice this?

LtCmdrRobinson -> ::thwaps her hand away:: Nope!

Capt Rian Kwai -> Aye. She submitted to me an explanation of her programming, specifically about the hive mind process. I responded in kind that I agreed that for this mission it could pose a security risk and was appropriate for you to ask her to recues herself.

Apollo -> ::Points out a rather bright star in the image::

Heather Jamieson -> :: looks at Apollo for a moment :: "Um, what..." :: looks ::

Apollo -> I had the computer start analyzing the stars for brightness, relative to what we'd already indentified.

Apollo -> That, my dear, is not just any star.

August Jax Robinson -> you stink

Jameson Bardolph -> ::laughs:: Well, all respect to both you and the Lieutenant...::respectful nod and lopsided grin at Ayumu::...I will keep from giving myself more work than I have to, probably.

Jameson Bardolph -> Though it's nice to know my options.

Heather Jamieson -> "The closet star in the image because the red shift is the least?"

Apollo -> Not entirely. But, it is something pretty good.

Apollo -> That's Eisn.

Ayumu Kasuga -> ::smile::

LtCmdrRobinson -> ::sniffs:: No, I showered.

James Fenn -> Jameson Alright LT. If you have questions though, hit me on the comms. I'm gonna grab some chow. You have Tac.

Capt Rian Kwai -> I believe my response probably instigated the resignation, as she feels we won't recognize her security clearance or that we don't trust her.

Jameson Bardolph -> ::half-salute and nod at Fenn:: Enjoy lunch.

Apollo -> Eisn ::He said rather triumphantly:: is the Romulan homesun.

LtCmdrRobinson -> Honey, you are horrible at interrogation. You better stick to engineering.

STSF_BluRox -> ::sighs::

Heather Jamieson -> "That would narrow down the space considerably.."

STSF_BluRox -> I think we go through this about every three years with her when it comes to something sensitive.

August Jax Robinson -> I am an Engineer, I am not suppose to interrogated

James Fenn -> Thanks ::Begins to leave and pauses at the HOPS desk:: Kasuga Nice to be working with you. ::Continues off towards the TL::

STSF_BluRox -> Look, have a talk with her, tell her it's not her I'm worried about, but this ...sharing thing. Suppose we trust the whole crew too, but we're not telling all of them were that clip came from either.

Apollo -> You betcha.

Capt Rian Kwai -> Aye, we went through this with the issue with the last shore leave incident as well.

Apollo -> ::Works that data into the computer display::::Smiles:: This is good.

Heather Jamieson -> "Down to a dozen parsecs."

Capt Rian Kwai -> She's currently in the conference room. If you can talk sense into her, by all means.

Ayumu Kasuga -> ::opens mouth to say a response, but waves as the TL doors close::

Heather Jamieson -> "We are not quite heading in the right direction."

STSF_BluRox -> Blazes......I don't need this crap right now. Last thing I need is an insecure android worried we don't trust her. Explain to her, that there is some very, very top secret stuff here, very, very hush......I’m not even telling 'you' who sent this....just that we have it

Capt Rian Kwai -> Otherwise, I'll talk to Ens. Jaeger into giving her a lift back to the nearest station. He's due some leave time.

LtCmdrRobinson -> Well, I have to get back to work. I have...stuff...I need to work on.

Jameson Bardolph -> ::settles into a seat at TAC and looks over the controls with an expression of satisfaction::

August Jax Robinson -> ::pouts:: no gossip, no work.. this stinks

LtCmdrRobinson -> ::kisses her:: I'll see you after shift.

Ayumu Kasuga -> I wonder if he's as good a pilot as he says. Driving a Sovereign is a bit trickier than a runabout or a shuttle.

August Jax Robinson -> your leaving?!

Apollo -> That narrows down where they could be to an area of about 25 ly, most of it in the neutral zone. If we could get a better resolution image we might be able to figure out what was firing at them, that could help.

Capt Rian Kwai -> I'm aware of that, Blu. ::holds up her hand:: It's need to know, and I don't always need to know.

STSF_BluRox -> We're getting pretty close to Romulan space, she might just have to wait for a bit if she insists on leaving

Apollo -> We should tell the Admiral. If we have to head into the neutral zone....::Looks over:: Want to do it, or you want me to?

Capt Rian Kwai -> It's either that or we'll need to send her off quickly before we get too deep into this.

LtCmdrRobinson -> I have something important I’m working on at the moment, the admiral is waiting on it.

STSF_BluRox -> It's just orders Rian, not something I'm trying to keep from you. It's just that the fewer that know who these people are, the less chance that their cover can be blown

Heather Jamieson -> "You did the last part, go ahead."

Apollo -> ::Smiles:: I had your help.

August Jax Robinson -> Fine go ::Evil eyes::

Apollo -> +Blurox+ Link to Admiral BluRox...

STSF_BluRox -> ::rubs forehead:: I don’t' need this now.....hard enough to think....

August Jax Robinson -> I will stay here and "Clean"

Capt Rian Kwai -> You don't have to explain that to me. I understand that their lives could be a jeapordy

STSF_BluRox -> One sec Rian...

STSF_BluRox -> +Apollo+ go ahead

James Fenn -> ::Exits the TL on the crew deck and heads for the mess hall::

LtCmdrRobinson -> ::nods:: There's some chocolate in the nightstand.::heads for the door::

Apollo -> +Blu+ I am down in astrometrics with Jamieson. We've managed to narrow down the possibilities where that clip could have been taken to about a 10 ly area of space. More than likely it was somewhere in the Romulan Neutral Zone.

August Jax Robinson -> ;)

Capt Rian Kwai -> ::waiting for a moment, listening::

Fiona Weber -> ::makes some rice, reviewing some of the information they had on injuries during the rest of the "incident", since she was far behind::

Jameson Bardolph -> Kasuga ::laughs:: Hard to say. Hopefully we won't have to put it to the test.

Apollo -> ::Transmits the data to her:: +Blu+ I am transmitting it up to you now. Heather and I can start working on expanding that to the number of systems they could be in by now, while also working on narrowing it down a little more.

STSF_BluRox -> +Apollo+ Thank you, keep working to narrow it down, but please send me your rough coordinates so we can try to spend as little time in that area, as possible

Ayumu Kasuga -> ::chuckles:: I hope so too. Driving a Ford Pinto is not the same as a semi.

Capt Rian Kwai -> ::slight smile, at least they'd made some progress::

Apollo -> +Blu+ Understood, Link out.

James Fenn -> ::settles into a seat with his lunch and pulls out his padd::

Apollo -> ::Looks over to Heather::

Jameson Bardolph -> ::gives her a puzzled look, not getting the reference::

Apollo -> Looks like we have more work to do.

Heather Jamieson -> :: looks :: "And my cup is empty"

Capt Rian Kwai -> ::nods to Blu rubbing her head:: By the way, be careful with that, she's also picked up on your stress headaches.

Apollo -> ::Sighs:: Why don't you focus on trying to figure out which systems they could be in by now, while I work on narrowing it down.

Heather Jamieson -> "Yes.."

STSF_BluRox -> Alright, seems we're heading the right way. And if we're going to actually have to enter the neutral zone, might want to resolve Joy's situation before we get there. Explain to her once again, the nature of the request, but if she can not accept that, then we have no recourse but to accept her resignation. Inform her that we will get her off the ship as soon as possible, and that she may remain in her quarters with guest status.

Ayumu Kasuga -> Perhaps the Pinto wasn't the best of analogies. ::pulls up a historical record of the Ford Pinto, a sub-compact American car made by Ford in the 1970s which had the tendency to blow up if they got rear ended::

STSF_BluRox -> It's her call. I don’t' have time for this right now, too many lives at stake

Capt Rian Kwai -> Understood. ::nods::

STSF_BluRox -> see what you can do, I'd rather not lose her...

Heather Jamieson -> :: begins bringing up various systems in question ::

Capt Rian Kwai -> Well, I understand that as well. I feel the same way, but I'm not going to force anyone to remain either.

STSF_BluRox -> +Ayumu+ Contact Apollo and Heather in astrometrics, they will supply you with more precise coordinates

August Jax Robinson -> ::Decided to take a nap while the kids nap like all the books say to::

Ayumu Kasuga -> +Blu+ Acknowledged, Admiral. Will do.

Ayumu Kasuga -> +Heather+ Bridge to Science. I was told you guys could supply me with a more precise coordinates to our destination?

Heather Jamieson -> +Ayumu+ "Yes. Here is the course correction you need."

LtCmdrRobinson -> ::rings the door chime to the Admirals Ready Room::

STSF_BluRox -> Enter

Ayumu Kasuga -> +Heather+ Co-ordinates received. Thank you.

Ayumu Kasuga -> ::inputting the new co-ordinates into her console::

LtCmdrRobinson -> ::enters::

Jameson Bardolph -> ::eyes the data Ayumu put up on the screen with interest while she deals with the comms::

Ayumu Kasuga -> ::Changes course to reflect the new coordinates::

Capt Rian Kwai -> ::nods to Robinson as he enters and she heads to the door, waiting just a fraction for Blu to dismiss her::

STSF_BluRox -> Will.....have a seat. ::turns to Rian::Captain good luck

Capt Rian Kwai -> Thank you. ::nods again::

Capt Rian Kwai -> ::enters the conference room once more, hands behind her back::

Joy -> :: Swivels in the chair to follow Rian ::

LtCmdrRobinson -> ::sits down:: I've finished reviewing that video you asked me to look at.

James Fenn -> ::Feels the ship adjust and looks out a viewport to verify a course change:: (m) guess the sci guys got something... ::logs into his padd and pulls up a remove viewer of the helm/tac stations:: (m) Hmm... deeper towards the neutral zone....

STSF_BluRox -> Were you able to discern anything from it?

Capt Rian Kwai -> LtCdr ::nods again:: I've informed the Admiral of your resignation and to clarify the directive to make sure that I have all the facts in order.

Joy -> :: raises an eyebrow ::

LtCmdrRobinson -> Unfortunately I can't say with 100% certainty that the ship was the Excalibur, but it matches the specs. It's definitely an Akira class.

Capt Rian Kwai -> While I hate to loose you as a crew member, I also have to consider the lives of those who's information we've received and the crew as a whole. Are you sure you are unable to comply with the order..and just to be clear, the directive was to not seek out the collective during the duration of this mission, not necessarily during your lifetime.

Joy -> I was under the impression that she was protecting an intelligence source which would remain in place indefinitely.

LtCmdrRobinson -> And it seemed to be having a skirmish with some Orbital Defense Platforms and it looked like Gravitic Mines. I can't tell you who or where though.

Ayumu Kasuga -> ::stays on course, watching her speed. Would set it in cruise control if the ship had one::

Joy -> If this is not the case, there is much less conflict.

Capt Rian Kwai -> The source of the information provided must remain confidential indefinitely. While I believe the source has not been provided to you, and we can continue to keep that confidential if it will cause an issue.

STSF_BluRox -> Why would there be defense platforms...

Joy -> I understand need to know and protecting intelligence sources. If there is no reason for me to know the source to do my job, there is less conflict.

LtCmdrRobinson -> That’s a good question.

Capt Rian Kwai -> For the safety of those operatives, we can not break that confidentiality. They are good people in what they do.

Capt Rian Kwai -> Are you sure, Joy. I don't want to force you into something you're not comfortable with.

STSF_BluRox -> Thank you Will, you and your people did a great job. Make sure we're prepared to run into more of the same items

Joy -> But being treated as an individual rather than one of eleven aspects of a whole will in the long term be problematic.

Joy -> Both legally and as a matter of practical fact, my sisters and I are one.

Fiona Weber -> ::debating whether it's time for another round of physicals::

Joy -> If the command staff cannot deal with this, the issue will resurface again as it has resurfaced before.

LtCmdrRobinson -> ::nods:: You may want to let Science know to correlate Defense Platforms locations with the data they have already. Should narrow down the search some.

Joy -> :: She sighs :: You have looked at my list of diplomatic side clearances?

STSF_BluRox -> Do you have any suggestions for how we should approach them?

Joy -> It isn't like the problem of security and hive minds hasn't been looked at before. It's that you and the Admiral won't accept what the rest of the Federation will accept.

STSF_BluRox -> And....here is one better for you, since your people will be helping with tactical. The location we have to head for, appears to be in the Romulan Neutral Zone.

Capt Rian Kwai -> It may, and you have to be prepared for that. We may have to sensor what we provide you for both you and your sisters' protection as well as the rest of the crew. Like I said before in my response, I'll keep in mind what your capabilities and limitations and I won't put you in jeopardy any more than I would another crew member.

Capt Rian Kwai -> Joy, this is about this mission parameters at this time.

LtCmdrRobinson -> Neutral Zone... wonderful. ::thinks::

Joy -> And mission parameters trump law and regulation?

STSF_BluRox -> We've been in an uneasy truce with the Romulans since the Dominion Wars. I'd like to keep it that way. No unnecessary firing at them

Capt Rian Kwai -> We'll have to deal with each situation as it comes. Each situation will have different issues.

Joy -> :: sighs :: Have you asked the Romulans for permission to enter the Neutral Zone?

STSF_BluRox -> For that matter, if fired upon, we 'will' not

Ayumu Kasuga -> test

STSF_BluRox -> Headquarters ......is dealing with their ambassadors, trying to explain, why we have a ship missing, and why we need to go answer for it.

Capt Rian Kwai -> We do not know if we'll be entering the Neutral Zone at this point or not. We're still investigating the situation and what happened. So, at this point, no, because we don't know if we need to or not.

STSF_BluRox -> need to go looking for it, sorry, not answer>

LtCmdrRobinson -> ::nods:: I'll make sure my people know to not shoot things.

Joy -> :: Nods :: Very well. I doubt Corizon asked. I suspect by your chasing him your are stirring an already ugly pot.

Joy -> :: Considers ::

Capt Rian Kwai -> So the choice is yours. If you choose to stay, you're welcome to do so. If not, we'll accept your resignation, we'll make every arrangement to get you back to a station as quickly as possible and you may enjoy your stay on Republic with guest access.

Joy -> I shall stick out this mission, and reconsider at the end of it.

Capt Rian Kwai -> ::nods:: Okay then. You may return to duty. We'll re-assess at the end of the mission.

 

STSF_BluRox -> PAUSE SIM

STSF_BluRox -> PAUSE SIM

STSF_BluRox -> PAUSE SIM

 

STSF_BluRox -> Ok everyone. next week...figure TBS 16 hours, and we're approaching the border of the Romulan Neutral Zone....

Ayumu Kasuga -> OOh, we have a TBS

STSF_BluRox -> First person that asks next week now....airlock

James Fenn -> ::not it!::