Qob: Tranquility 3/13/11

[Joe Manning 0]

Joe Manning -> We'd hooked up with the Verbistul and the Lucky Hand, the two other ships in our little expedition

Joe Manning -> We are now proceeding to the edge of the Hyades cluster.

Joe Manning -> This is the time to make one last check of the new equipment we brought on board and tie up a few loose ends from Xorax

 

Joe Manning -> BEGIN SIM

rosetto -> ::walks up to Troy's quarter's and knocks::You up?

Byblos -> ::lying flat on deck underneath hoverbike installing a part, to dampen noise::

Joe Manning -> ::Standing in front of the main viewer looking out at the stars, still fairly clustered together near the Hyades boundary::

Troy Parson -> ::opens the door:: As ever. What can I do for you, Mr. Rosetto?

Shane -> ::on the bridge, in the rear behind the weapons console, welding a new EPS conduit pipe in the ceiling::

Pher -> :: Settled in on the bridge at the security console ::

rosetto -> I have been poring over this data and discovered something quite unusual...

Byblos -> ::pauses..stretches back while underneath cycle...some cracks are heard:: Ahhhh....

Pher -> :: Refamiliarizing herself with controls ::

rosetto -> There are no pictures, family photo, no images of any kind of the Zoalus...

Ethan Neufeld -> ::sitting in the galley going over Zoalus maps and data::

Joe Manning -> ::Scratches his head and looks back at Pher's station:: Pher ... you had any chance to look over Troy's report on the Bynars?

Pher -> A little bit, yes.

Troy Parson -> ::thinks for a second:: I suppose that's somewhat interesting, though hardly without parallel...in Earth history, for instance, there have been plenty of cultures that for one reason or another forbode the depiction of the human form.

Joe Manning -> What do you make of it?

Shane -> ::mumbling under his breath about the quality of Xorax products as a few sparks fly off the pipe::

rosetto -> SO, you think it has a religion content?

rosetto -> ^religious

Byblos -> ::slides out from under bike and takes a look at her:: Bland ..disgusting..boring....yet..::turns on engine which makes a electic power up sound:: Functional.

Pher -> Hmm... A little paranoia is a good thing. It can be over done.

Troy Parson -> Sometimes the reasons were religious, in the case of cultures who assigned ownership of the human form to their deity; other times more spiritual, for those who thought that an image would take the soul of the one depicted...

Byblos -> ::sits up and winces::

Joe Manning -> ::Looks back toward the exit and the engine roar coming up the central corridor::

Ethan Neufeld -> ::is liking the solitude; doesn't have to feel like the elephant in the room, putting on Vulcan airs::

Pher -> Though... given the history... one can understand extreme reactions.

rosetto -> Interesting... Never thought of it in that way...

Troy Parson -> To be honest, though, I'd be wary of assuming that these aliens think the same way we do...certainly it'd be too hasty to consider only those motives that make sense from a human perspective.

Joe Manning -> ::Shakes head and walks back toward the exit:: I don't have a problem with their reactions. The Bynars -were- aboard the ship without permission.

Pher -> Not sure quite what to expect. I'd mix a suspension of judgement with a tad of our own paranoia.

Pher -> :: Nods :: I was considering asking for an orbit further out, or keeping shields up.

rosetto -> I totally agree. Have you reviewed Dr. West's analysis on the glyphs? Unlike her predacessors, she has followed a unique theology

Pher -> But that would likely have agrivated misunderstandings.

Troy Parson -> For all we know, they evolved from a solitary, territorial, or even cannibal species of animal, which would give them an instinctual aversion to their own appearance...

Troy Parson -> Ah yes, the glyphs.

Shane -> ::finishes welding and steps back to examine his handy work, sliding the goggles up on his head:: ::Pher:: I bet that wouldn't stop 'em.

Pher -> Transporters do have limits.

Joe Manning -> Colony wouldn't have it. Whatever their angle was, the Bynars -were- colony staff. ::Looks back toward Pher:: That computer device they gave Troy ...

Troy Parson -> As a matter of fact, I've taken a look at them...

Byblos -> ::Stands up wincing some more and stretches more pain adjusting himself:: C'mon magical Nausicaan healing powers...activate!

Pher -> Don't know what their system's limits are, but they have em.

Pher -> :: looks to Joe ::

rosetto -> ::looks at Troy, interested in the response to his report::

Byblos -> ::tilts head and looks at cycle::

Joe Manning -> Shane and Troy couldn't find anything fishy about it. Data processing enhancements, as best they could tell.

Joe Manning -> I'm mullin' over whether to install the thing.

STSF_Nickles -> :: lowly makes his way to the bridge, waking up with a major headache but NOT wanting to go to medical this time.::

Byblos -> ::powers it down::

Shane -> ::Looks to Joe:: I wouldn't recomend it till after the EPS upgrades...

Pher -> That would be one of their strengths.

Troy Parson -> The analysis of the glyphs in terms of concepts is somewhat interesting in itself, but surely there's far more to meaning than mere association with concepts.

Ethan Neufeld -> ::hitting a proverbial wall with ground plans; wishes they knew more::

Joe Manning -> After the EPS upgrades, there'll be something else to upgrade. Always is.

Pher -> But was there something about beware of bynars bearing gifts?

Ethan Neufeld -> ::stands and walks toward the hatchway::

Byblos -> ::ponders seeing Pher on security issues...thinks otherwise::

rosetto -> I am begining to believe that. The root language seems highly limited... I am certain that we are missing a lot of data...

Shane -> ::shrugs, mumbling:: Its your ship. ::picks up the ceiling panel, raising it to to cover his work::

Joe Manning -> ::Looks at Pher:: I can't help but wonder if the thing might be able to help us ...

Ethan Neufeld -> ::enters the central corridor; nods to Chris as he passes by::

Joe Manning -> I wish Troy had asked the Bynars to look into our computer problems. Seems like just when we get them sorted out, they crop back up a few days later.

Pher -> Try it. If it works well, keep on using it. Don't assume privacy.

Pher -> Hmm. I have this feeling that computers might belong on that list somewhere not to far away from EPS ducts.

Troy Parson -> The problem is that you can make a lot of associations by looking at the contexts of symbols, but unless you know the logic for how they interrelate and modify one another, you don't know what they're actually saying, just what they're saying it near.

Pher -> :: sighs ::

STSF_Nickles -> ::half nods to Ethan, cringing during the process::

rosetto -> Yeah, makes one look like "Back end of horse"...

Joe Manning -> I wish we could just get a complete replacement. The Expanse battle totally fried the thing. T'Aral spent weeks on it and couldn't clear out the problems.

Shane -> ::starts putting the welding tools in his kit:: Yeah, them and the rest of the ship. I'm just keeping from falling apart right now.

STSF_Nickles -> ::steps on the bridge::

Ethan Neufeld -> ::returns to the lower quarters assigned to him::

Pher -> Well, will wishing do much good before we've the latinum and time to hire a fairy godmother?

Joe Manning -> ::Nods to Chris when he enters the Bridge::

Byblos -> ::Grabs BYBLOS TOOL KIT FROM XORAX COURTESY OF PHANTOS and walks to his quarters::

Pher -> :: Smiles at Chris, almost ::

rosetto -> Well, I'm gonna go down to the bridge and check our status, if you don't need anything...

Troy Parson -> Very well...before you go, though...

rosetto -> ::turns back around, now facing Troy::

Troy Parson -> What did you make of our guests earlier?

STSF_Nickles -> ::has learned NOT to nod:: Hi boss. ::looks to Pher ::

Pher -> Loo... Head firmly attached today?

STSF_Nickles -> Actually no it feels like its about to explode.

Shane -> ::looks to Chris as he enters, then back at his kit, closing it up::

Ethan Neufeld -> ::strips off Vulcan robe with obvious irritation::

rosetto -> Well, off the record, I have never trusted those little duets... The tripliquet made me really nervous

Byblos -> ::walks down spine of Qob..and decends into lower crewmember quarters with his new Tool Kit..big for a human right..for a Nausicaan::

Pher -> Hmm. Exploding heads would be bad.

STSF_Nickles -> ::quinting eyes, breathing a bit faster than normal::

Joe Manning -> ::Sighs:: Been over a week now, Chris ...

Pher -> :: Looks at him closely, trying to judge where he is really at ::

Ethan Neufeld -> ::has no use for excessively baggy or ceremonial-like clothing::

Joe Manning -> Where we're going, you'd best have a clear head.

Troy Parson -> The lab computers were certainly being...interesting...while they were on board.

rosetto -> I couldn't find anything to link them directly to the computer malfunctions, however... ::frowns::

Byblos -> ::enters quarters which is tiny for Byblos..but he says nothing about it..this is his place..he sets the Byblos Tool kit in the corner next to the FRESH CHANGE OF CLOTHES THE CREW DEMANDED HE REQUEST....::

Pher -> :: glances over at Joe briefly ::

Shane -> ::rolls his eyes at Chris, stands up and looks to Joe:: The upgrades are going faster than I expected. Turns out that the diagnostics systems were messin' up when we scanned the forward section of the ship and givin' me bad readings.

STSF_Nickles -> Im tryin boss Im tryin... someone grab me a med kit? Im not going back to Sickbay today.

Joe Manning -> ::Looks at Shane:: That'd be another computer issue, I'd bet.

Troy Parson -> My thoughts exactly. Not to mention, they were awfully curious...and selectively so, while at the same time not at all keen on disclosing the true nature of their interest.

Joe Manning -> Assuming this trip works out well for us, we'll have enough funds to get it tended to proper.

Shane -> Yeah, they're messing with everything. It doesn't help that we've who knows how many non-Klingon systems plugged into the core.

rosetto -> THAT is why I have never trusted them... Always alterior motives... never forthwright with their intentions...

Joe Manning -> Hope it ain't provin too much for you to handle. ::Smirks::

Shane -> If we could find something more adaptive, that would be best.

Byblos -> ::Byblos removes his shirt...and removes the Padd on the bed..figuring a Klingon style flast surface would help heal things up quicker...as he does so..he grabs his PADD brought from Tranquility, provided by a Slicer friend of old who is probably dead.::

Ethan Neufeld -> ::pulls a paperback book 'Sun Tzu: The Art of War' out of his duffle::

Shane -> ::snorts:: Believe me, I've dealt with worse. Not many though.

Pher -> What's the time to landing? I'd like to get Chris feeling good before we go down, but he really is right not to depend too much on either Soora or me.

Byblos -> PADD>Bulky Crude in design..resembles a KLingon data device of 100 years ago

Pher -> Last trip down... Was not coordinated well.

Pher -> :: rolls eyes a bit ::

Ethan Neufeld -> ::hears people talking through the bulkhead, but it's too muffled to make out::

Joe Manning -> At least two weeks before we get to Zoalus.

rosetto -> I had a contract with one Bynar supplier back on K'Normia. I had to finally disolve our interests because they kept showing up and disturbing wine production...

Joe Manning -> But considering that we'll travelling through the rimward regions ... ::Glances at Chris::

Pher -> That gives me a feel for timing. :: Decides not to pursue the issue any more here. ::

rosetto -> <<Hi Jami>>

JFarrington -> <Hi all>

Shane -> <<How long since we left Xorax? A week?>>

STSF_Nickles -> <<Hi Gal>>

Byblos -> ::inputs password then the random number that prevents it from...self destructing::

Joe Manning -> << About a single day >>

Byblos -> (Hi Jami)

Ethan Neufeld -> ::sits on Klingon-style bunk and starts reading::

Ethan Neufeld -> <<Hey.>>

STSF_Nickles -> A med kit?? Unless you feel a bit generous Pher?

Troy Parson -> Hm. Bynars...::thinks for a moment::

Joe Manning -> ::Glances again at Chris::

Troy Parson -> It's odd that there were three of them, isn't it?

Joe Manning -> Pher ... why don't you go check up on Selek?

Joe Manning -> Make sure he's settlin in alright.

Pher -> Check on Selek, is it? :: smiles ::

Shane -> ::watches Chris and Pher::

rosetto -> Yes, like I said, I was very nervous. I had never seen them perform the 'triple'...

Pher -> :: Logs out of her terminal ::

Pher -> How could he be all right with those ears?

Pher -> :: Wanders away from the bridge. ::

Joe Manning -> ::Returns the smile:: You -know- your charms won't work on a Vulcan, my dear.

Byblos -> ::Enters::..Father I tried, and failed the Breaking In..yet I still live, I should be dead..perhaps there is hope.

rosetto -> It seemed to me that -01 was kind of OFF frequency to, you know?

Ethan Neufeld -> ::Reads: Chapter 1: Detail Assessment and Planning::

Shane -> Our advisor is Vulcan?

Shane -> <m> Jyking Pointies are taking over...

Joe Manning -> ::Nods at Shane:: One of Xorax' finest.

Pher -> Of course they won't work on a vulcan. :: slightly smug ::

Troy Parson -> ::nods:: Even the fact that he had a negative number in his designation feels...anomalous.

STSF_Nickles -> :: takes a deep breath, stands, moving over to get the med kit for himself::

Joe Manning -> That's what the Andorians were sayin' twenty years ago. Be careful you don't go spreadin their bad ideas, Shane.

Ethan Neufeld -> <<Heh... finest. ::grins::>>

JFarrington -> <lookin good, Qob. Later>

Pher -> :: to chris :: Hang in there, luv. It'll come.

Shane -> ::scowls at the mention of Andorians, but says nothing::

STSF_Nickles -> <<night Doll>>

Joe Manning -> You ever been on this side of the Hyades cluster, Shane?

rosetto -> I could spend more time on the log, if you would like. However, I think we have enough on our hands with the expedition and meetings with the other scientists... What do you think?

Byblos -> ::Enters:: Unable to locate new memory cell for secure PADD..memory storage low...Must make entries brief. Hovercycle ready for road test. End Entry..Power Off.

rosetto -> <<nite Jami>>

Pher -> :: Moves beyond the bridge, heading to where Ethan might be lurking ::

Joe Manning -> ::Moves slowly over to the navigation station, keeping an eye on Chris::

Pher -> :: taps on door. :: Room service.

Troy Parson -> Yes, I'm sure we'll be quite busy...but keep a copy of the log around just the same, in case you should glance at it and have something jump out at you.

STSF_Nickles -> :: pulls the medkit and opens it, rumedging through it::

Ethan Neufeld -> ::looks up from book; wonders if it's Soora wanting to play Vulcan riddles again:: ::hears Pher's voice; actually thankful it's not Soora::

Ethan Neufeld -> It's open.

Shane -> Its been a few years...::moves to the weapons console, looking it over:: But it was quite a bit different back then.

rosetto -> I don't throw anything away... Got me in trouble with the misses many a time... ::laughs::

Byblos -> ::exhales extending his full frame:: The Thrid Cycle continues...I should be dead but alive still...Hope...there must be hope aboard this ship....QOb

Shane -> Do we have good route? Or are we barrelling straight through?

rosetto -> ::turns to leave and waves::

Pher -> :: Slides in, only slightly suggestively :: Captain thought we maybe oughta talk.

Joe Manning -> Roundabout would take us too long. We're headed straight on for Zoalus. Not sure a roundabout route would do us much good ...

Pher -> Have any more ideas on landing sites?

Joe Manning -> The raiders -have- been striking out much further from the Expanse in recent years.

Byblos -> ::lying down on his bed..he rests not making a move..continuing the healing process::

STSF_Nickles -> Hey Joe? Where did the pain killers go? They were here 2 weeks ago!!

Ethan Neufeld -> ::gets off bunk and tosses book on duffle:: Not lately. That'd be easier to figure out if we had current scans.

Byblos -> (I didn't use them..Have no reason too..)

Shane -> The Qob is ugly, but she should be a match for most raiders. In a good state that is. Right now, I wouldn't be too sure.

STSF_Nickles -> <<LOL>>

Joe Manning -> I'd imagine they got used, Chris. You can get more down in the infirmary if you need 'em. I'd just as soon ride it out if I was you. You've got enough in your system.

Pher -> :: Nods :: That, and some input from the scientists on where they really want to probe.

Shane -> Is there anything I should know about the disruptor cannons? Are they original issue?

Pher -> :: Finds a place to settle down for a bit. ::

rosetto -> ::walks down the open corridor to the gangway leading to the main level::

Byblos -> ::reaches for his blade and rests it across his chest as he has since he has been on the run::

Joe Manning -> One of the few parts of the ship that ain't been upgraded. Original Klingon make. Fairly reliable.

rosetto -> ::thinks he needs a soft drink first and reroutes to the refreshment locker first::

Ethan Neufeld -> ::leans against wall and folds arms:: I'm betting we'll get plenty of input when we get there.

Joe Manning -> ::Taps at the controls at the nav station, checking their progress through the cluster. Notices that they're just about to cross the recognized boundary::

Shane -> Good. I've checked the EPS grid in those sections, whoever worked on this ship before was sure to at least keep that maintained.

STSF_Nickles -> ::glares at Joe:: Joe LOOK, Im trying not to go back to medical Im trying NOT to call on Pher, At least allow me to use pain killers to ease the pain SOMEWHAT.

rosetto -> ::with soda in hand, slides down gangway::

Pher -> Sounds like a sucker bet to me... Hopefully the input doesn't come in the form of a disaster or two on the ground.

Shane -> ::annoyed at Chris, looks at him:: I'll give you some pain if you keep whining like that...

Joe Manning -> Grabbin painkillers from the infirmary is as good as grabbin them from a medkit, Chris.

rosetto -> ::walks by crew quarters as sees Ethan's door open; stops:: Hey guys... What's up?

Pher -> I've a couple of questions I wasn't sure I wanted to ask out in the open down on the planet.

Pher -> Will I get thwapped for asking em?

STSF_Nickles -> :: huffs, setting the medkit on the console and leaves for the infirmary::

Joe Manning -> ::Shakes head:: Gonna be a long two weeks

Shane -> ::watches him leave, then looks at Joe:: I'd have left him on Tranquility.

STSF_Nickles -> ::ignore Shane and he moves past::

Ethan Neufeld -> ::flatly smiles; stops from saying something when he hears Sal:: ::to Sal:: Greetings.

Byblos -> ::notes the blades edge with Shane 's autograrph on it by his neck and chuckles::

Joe Manning -> ::Continues tapping at the nav controls:: Shane, I think it would serve us both well if I shared a little bit of information with you ...

Pher -> Rehasing landing site discussion. Have any ideas, Sal?

rosetto -> ::opens his soda::So, what do you all think of our expedition?::takes a sip::

Shane -> ::raises an eyebrow:: What about?

Joe Manning -> Chris has been on this ship as long as I've owned it ...

Joe Manning -> I've known him since we were both in Starfleet ...

Pher -> Don't know yet. Not enough information. Figure the information will come the hard way.

Ethan Neufeld -> I believe it will be most intriguing.

Joe Manning -> There's quite a bit I'll tolerate, mind you. That includes fights in the engine room between my more violent crew ::Throws a glance back at him::

rosetto -> From a scientific stand-point, I believe we will gain the most information from Site 1 or Site 2... There is a lot to be said for history.

Pher -> :: tries not to make a face ::

Joe Manning -> But when it comes to my First Mate ... you'll show a little respect, won't you?

Byblos -> ::notes he left the door open..oh well...if someone comes..someone comes::

Ethan Neufeld -> ::is having subtle trouble keeping his own face straight::

Ethan Neufeld -> Indeed.

Shane -> ::stares at Joe with the eyebrow raised for a moment, then looks back down at the weapons console and begins tapping:: Aye, Captain...

Ethan Neufeld -> ::wonders who'd still believe he was a Vulcan standing around in a plain t-shirt and utilities::

Joe Manning -> ::Stares at Shane for a moment, trying to discern his thoughts. Then looks back at the nav console::

rosetto -> What's your take on their defense systems? Did you receive more data on them? There wasn't much provided to me. But then why would there be...??

Joe Manning -> ::Takes in a long breath when Qob crosses the Hyades boundary::

Pher -> My other thought is the agricultural sites... 5, 6 and 7, might be the conservative place to start.

Shane -> ::reroutes power through the newly installed EPS conduit, re-adjusting and configuring it to the system::

Ethan Neufeld -> Considering that several expeditions encountered them, I would expect more data. However, that is, of course, not the case.

Pher -> Might not be the most exciting place to start, but first time down we might want to go low risk.

Ethan Neufeld -> ::to Pher:: I agree.

rosetto -> ::considers Pher's comments::

Joe Manning -> ::Raises his arm and taps at his ODRI, opening a shipwide comm::

Shane -> ::glances back at Joe's back, noting his nervousness::

rosetto -> Does anyone have anything on the flora and fauna?

Joe Manning -> ::Turns and heads toward the captain's chair, clearing his throat into the ODRI::

Pher -> :: looks to Ethan :: I sure don't.

Byblos -> ::looks at new clothes...Klingon in design..I mean who carries Nausicaan apparel in these parts? Then wonders if he should of had it scanned for bugs::

Pher -> :: Hears the captain's throat clearing, and fall silent ::

Ethan Neufeld -> ::sees Pher look at him; looks at Sal:: I'm afraid that isn't within my expertise.

STSF_Nickles -> :: makes his way into the infirmary::

rosetto -> I just don't wanna beam down into a nest of skyscaping vultures... ::smiles::

Joe Manning -> +Crew+ Listen up, folks ... I ain't much for speeches, so I'll keep this short and to the point ...

Byblos -> ::Old speaker comes to life in his quarters ...startling him::

Troy Parson -> ::listening to the comm somehwat drowsily::

Ethan Neufeld -> ::listening to 1MC::

rosetto -> ::continues::I mean, what ELSE would live in tree houses of THAT size?

Joe Manning -> +Crew+ We're out of the Hyades cluster and in the rimward territories now. Most of you are new to me ... so I don't know what kinda experience you've got in this area ...

Joe Manning -> +Crew+ You might not appreciate the situation we're in now. We ain't just cut off from Starfleet, we're cut off from the Guardians too. We're on our own out here. And it can get pretty rough.

STSF_Nickles -> :: rumedging through the cabinets for a drug that will do the trick::

Shane -> <m> Way it should be...

[Action] Byblos -> winces at the mention of Guardians

rosetto -> ::looks in direction of captains' voice::

Joe Manning -> ::Takes a seat:: +Crew+ Make sure the volumes are up on the alarms in your quarters when you sleep at night. You all need to be ready to take your stations quick. And it won't do anyone good to sleep too deeply.

Joe Manning -> +Crew+ If any of you feel I'm givin' this warning too late ... that I brought you out into dangerous regions without your consent ... well ... ::Smiles softly:: I apologize for that.

Pher -> :: snorts ::

Joe Manning -> +Crew+ We needed crew. And I can't help but wonder how many o' you mighta chose to stay behind.

Byblos -> ::looks at NEW Byblos TOOLKIT provided by PHANTOS as the captain speaks::

Joe Manning -> +Crew+ Havin' said that, try to keep a bright perspective on things. And remember that big payday we got waitin' for us on the other side of this mission. ::Shuts off the comm::

Byblos -> Bynars would of put a bug up my rear eventually..that's why...hehe.

Ethan Neufeld -> ::to Sal when Joe finishes; continuing from before the announcement:: It will be of some comfort to you, then, that we will not be beaming down.

Pher -> Of course we won't be beaming down.

Shane -> ::continues tapping on the console:: What do we know of the other mercs, Captain?

Byblos -> ::rembembers his Father giving speeches like that before pillaging vessels..::

rosetto -> Well, yes, Ethan. This vessel does not have that capability...

rosetto -> It was just a figure of speech..

Joe Manning -> Don't know a thing. But we'll be keeping a close eye on them. ::Glances over at Shane::

Ethan Neufeld -> ::lifts head and contemplates:: Indeed.

Joe Manning -> At best, they're competitors for that bonus we can get for an in-tact defense drone.

STSF_Nickles -> :: finds what hes looking for and draws the medication up into the hypo::

rosetto -> ::raises his soda::Well, I should get to the bridge and check on things... Just wanted to pop my head in...

Byblos -> ::except he knew his Father's ship top down...Qob he wasn't so sure of her readiness..only the crew's...winces:: maybe not.

Ethan Neufeld -> Of course.

Pher -> OK. Consider your head to be popped.

Shane -> Hm..::gets a mischivious glint in his eyes:: You know, if they're ship was disabled in their attempt to get that bonus...I wouldn't mind taking a look at their computer core...

rosetto -> ::smiles and nods::Cute... ::leaves without another word::

Ethan Neufeld -> ::closes door behind Sal; exhales and leans against it:: ::to Pher:: What'd you want to ask?

Joe Manning -> ::Rubs his chin as he thinks of Sal, and Robert, and Kaara ... of what he's getting them into::

rosetto -> ::begins whistling as he makes his way onto the bridge::

Joe Manning -> ::Gives a quick, flat response to that:: We aren't pirates, Shane.

Pher -> Hmm... Politics. I can half believe the Bynar seek information for information's sake, but wouldn't be surprised if they are out for something specific.

STSF_Nickles -> :: places the hypo to his neck and gives himself a double dose, his heaad pounding hard::

Ethan Neufeld -> ::is obviously growing weary of pretending to be Vulcan::

Pher -> And that might involve economic, military or other awkward motivations that they wouldn't bother to tell us.

Shane -> Course not Captain. Just saying, it would be nice...

Ethan Neufeld -> Bynars? ::unaware of what happened on the Qob while in orbit of Xorax::

rosetto -> ::looks at Captain sitting in his chair as he enters bridge::

Pher -> Hmm... or perhaps Dr. Phantos, or whomever is setting the goals for the mission.

Shane -> ::glances back at Sal entering::

Byblos -> ::unaware Bynars were on board::

Shane -> <<They aren't anymore>>

STSF_Nickles -> ::: looks for a bag of hydrosaline, trying to ward off getting drhydrated again::

Byblos -> (bad grammar..errr unaware they had visited Qob::

rosetto -> Hello, Captain... Is she flying straight and true?

Pher -> Any hints at secret agendas that you can speak about? My nightmare is that they want something specific that the drones are programmed to protect, and they don't bother to tell us about it.

Joe Manning -> ::Looks back at Sal:: Followin' your flight path, so true as can be.

Ethan Neufeld -> There are a lot of interests going into this expedition. I'm convinced Dr. Phantos is completely what he says he is. But the other administrators; I wouldn't be surprised if they're after weapons technology.

rosetto -> Well, sir. I can only carry PI out to so many decimal places...

Pher -> Yah. That stands out more than anything else I've heard from this planet.

STSF_Nickles -> :: finds the hydration fluid and takes it back to his quarters with the pain :meds::

Pher -> A self repairing system still functional after all this time. Interesting. Makes me wonder if that's the only thing still working.

Joe Manning -> I was givin' you a compliment, Sal. Accept it for what it's worth. ::Grins::

rosetto -> ::nods and smiles::Thank you Captain...::walks over and takes a seat at the helm controls::

Ethan Neufeld -> Probably not. ::moves away from the door and sits on edge of bunk:: Whether or not they're protecting anything specific; well, that might explain why we've got next to nothing on their operations.

STSF_Nickles -> +Joe+ Nickles to Joe.

Shane -> <<afk>>

STSF_Nickles -> :: walking towards is quarters::

Ethan Neufeld -> If they are, the people who want it wouldn't want us to figure that out.

Joe Manning -> ::Brings up an image of Chris' face over his ODRI:: +Nickles+ What's up Chris?

rosetto -> ::looks at the display console and sees that the escort vessels are where they are supposed to be, at 10 and 2 O'clock of their position::

Pher -> :: Considers :: Which implies that if others knew about what they were after others would want it.

STSF_Nickles -> +Joe+ Thought youd want to know Im heading back to my quarters for a bit. Ill be on the bridge for my next duty shift.

Pher -> Sometimes there are reasons to be secretive, though I have a feeling they keep to themsevles for their own sake.

Joe Manning -> PAUSE SIM