Qob: Tranquility 6/26/11

[Joe Manning 0]

Joe Manning -> BEGIN SIM

Zaphod_the_spacebum -> @::in the back of the shuttle prepairing to engage the force field::

Ethan Neufeld -> @::in shuttle preparing for swim and over the beach::

rosetto -> @::pulls up and parks::

Joe Manning -> ::Watching the progress of the two incoming vessels from the combat station:: I'd say we have about fifteen minutes before they arrive in the system

Pher -> @:: Hoping this whole airlock things works ::

Ethan Neufeld -> ((::smirks at 'pulls up and parks'::))

Shane -> ::walks through the bridge's double doors with his arm making noise as usual:: Whats going on?

Troy Parson -> ::focuses the sensors on the two ships, trying to learn anything possible about their status::

Zaphod_the_spacebum -> @::to team:: Everyone ready?

Ethan Neufeld -> @ ::nods:: Ready.

Pher -> @ I guess.

Joe Manning -> ::Turns to look at Shane:: Some old friends are back in town.

Byblos -> Jyking other escort still alive. Thought they were goners. ::wipes face::

rosetto -> ::watches the monitor::

Joe Manning -> Our raider ship in really bad shape, and the Lucky Hand giving chase.

Zaphod_the_spacebum -> @::engages force field, pumps extra oxygen into the airlock::

Pher -> @ :: notes time to fill the lock ::

Troy Parson -> Maybe they'll just blow each other up and *not* cause trouble for us, for once...

Shane -> ::grunts and looks over Troy's shoulder at the sensor data:

Ethan Neufeld -> ((How long would that be, you think?))

Zaphod_the_spacebum -> @::to team::, everyone take a few deep breaths, and I'll flood it.

Robert Long -> ::sitting in his infirmary looking through the equipment they have left::\

Ethan Neufeld -> @ ::nods again; readies::

Byblos -> ::grunts and emitts a brief laugh after Troy Parson 's comment::

Joe Manning -> ::Glances at Troy and sighs to himself::

Pher -> @ Good nuff

Zaphod_the_spacebum -> @::breaths in deep, and floods the airlock, takes about 8 sec to fill, then opens the hatch::

Shane -> ::looks to Joe:: What kinda arrangement did you make with the raiders?

STSF_Nickles -> @Lets go

Joe Manning -> ::Shane:: We'd return their people to them in exchange for a future favor. I also indicated that we'd look into their food shortage problems, maybe for a more longlasting relationship.

Ethan Neufeld -> @ ::impressed at how quickly the airlock fills up and how well the airlock works::

Zaphod_the_spacebum -> @::starts swimming to the surface::

Byblos -> Why would the Feddie hail us? I find that odd given we put some holes in it and then she fled.

Ethan Neufeld -> @ ::begins to swim out the hatch, keeping close behind Zap::

Joe Manning -> ::Taps at his ODRI, sending a message to Captain Maxwell::

Joe Manning -> ::Looks at Byblos:: Their man Holstrum got in touch with them, let them know I was aiming for a truce.

Pher -> @ :: Kicks gently clear of the group, watching their progress. ::

Ethan Neufeld -> @ ::brings his pack in front of him as he nears the surface::

rosetto -> ::taps the shuttle console::Guys, you should be quick...

STSF_Nickles -> @:: hates swimming but Kicking away towards the shore::

Byblos -> Oh...well. Looks like he is interested.

Zaphod_the_spacebum -> @::doing a cat crawl to the surface, looks back to see if everyone is out, then closes the hatch::

Joe Manning -> I'll have Maxwell get Holstrum back on the horn with them, make sure their intentions here ain't all nefarious ... and remind them that we have some of their people in custody.

Shane -> Guess the jerk mercs never got the message...we need ta figure out who attacked who.

Ethan Neufeld -> @ ::briefly glances back at shuttle::

Pher -> @ :: Gently bringing up rear, keeping an eye on things. ::

Joe Manning -> I don't think our friends on the Lucky Hand are interested in the whole cooperation thing. And I ain't too keen on opening fire on them to protect the raiders ...

Ethan Neufeld -> @ ::lets his pack act as concealment as he surfaces; trains rifle on beach in the short distance and makes a visual scan::

STSF_Nickles -> @ ::breaks the surface to get a look around for trouble::

Zaphod_the_spacebum -> @::looks at the fish swimming around him, and the light from the surface::

Joe Manning -> ::Nods to Shane:: Give Troy a hand with the sensors. I want to know how bust up both of these ships are.

Ethan Neufeld -> ((Swim faster. ::grins::))

rosetto -> ::pulls the shuttle back under the water::

STSF_Nickles -> @:: swims the rest of the way into land::

Zaphod_the_spacebum -> @::surfaces, and checks around for the reat of the team::

Ethan Neufeld -> @ ::beach appears empty from his vantage; looks around and catches sight of the others::

STSF_Nickles -> @Now lets hope none of tose driods find us interesting

Zaphod_the_spacebum -> @::sees the team swimming for land, follows::

Ethan Neufeld -> @ ::begins swimming toward beach behind Zap::

Pher -> @ I'll try my best to be ordinary and boring. It's hard, though.

Ethan Neufeld -> @ ::occasionally glances behind as he swims::

Troy Parson -> ::looks up at Shane:: I'll have better luck getting a look under those ships' clothes with a 25% boost in power reserve...think you can manage it?

Zaphod_the_spacebum -> @ I hope we don't set off the sensors either. ::swims::

Joe Manning -> ::Turns back to the combat station and opens a comm channel to the Lucky Hand:: How good are you at space combat, Byblos?

Byblos -> ::from the tactical station he still is trying to learn:: How the Unlucky the "Hand" may be if we 'accidently' were to strafe it. Both vessels still closing Boss.

Ethan Neufeld -> @ ::arrives at beach; exits water::

STSF_Nickles -> @:: making way to the shoreline, stands up in hip deep water::

Pher -> @ :: Scans horion above the surface, then dives to watch for fish that might think them snacks ::

Shane -> ::nods and turns to go to ENG:: As long as the cap'n don't want to move anytime soon.

Zaphod_the_spacebum -> @ ::crawls onto the beach, and breaths deep::

Ethan Neufeld -> @ ::pulls pack on shoulders and readjusts rifle; still visually scanning area::

William Chocox -> ((sorry I'm late was helping my dad with some laminate flooring.))

STSF_Nickles -> @ ::walks out of the water:: Everyone Make it?

Ethan Neufeld -> ((Hey, Will.))

Joe Manning -> +Com+ Lucky Hand, this is Manning on Qob. We've made an arrangement with the raiders. You can break off your attack. They are no longer a threat to the mission.

Pher -> @ :: hits the beach ::

Ethan Neufeld -> @ Yes.

Robert Long -> ::walks out of the infirmary and makes his way to the bridge::

Zaphod_the_spacebum -> @ ::Nickles:: I'm here. ::starts scanning the area::

William Chocox -> ::sitting at the main computer keeping an eye on the engines::

Ethan Neufeld -> @ ::still not seeing any contacts, begins to survey the rock faces for their climb::

Byblos -> ::looks at the screen and panel ahead of him I can work her in a pinch, the integretated federation tech makes it a bit odd to work with but the basics are understandable. I just assume cloaking the ship is not an option at this console.

Pher -> @ :: Swaps fins for some light footwear ::

William Chocox -> ((in engineering*))

Joe Manning -> @ACTION: Cliffs loom ahead of the team, though they are not quite as steep in the location Troy picked out

Shane -> ::exits the double doors and heads down the neck corridor:: +Will+ Chekov, we need a 25% boost on the sensor array. Start cutting into the impulse reserves, I'm on my way.

Pher -> @ :: Sets audrey to see if there are any active power sources in the area ::

Joe Manning -> ::Looks at Byblos:: It's not an option until the last resort.

Zaphod_the_spacebum -> @::looks at the cliff face:: Well, not too bad. Like Looking Glass back on Earth.

Joe Manning -> ACTION: A bald woman with an eyepatch appears on the viewscreen

William Chocox -> +Shane+ Roger that. ::starts boosting the sensor array::

Ethan Neufeld -> @ ::agrees with Zap:: Mm.

Byblos -> NPC Jared Boll>::looks at the cyborg walking down the hall and makes plenty of room as he guards the hatch::

Shane -> ::passes Robert in the cooridor, rudely bumping him out of the way::

rosetto -> ::opens com::+Pher+ How's it going?

Robert Long -> ::walks out onto the bridge::

Ethan Neufeld -> @ ::begins to pull pack off again in order to get climbing gear out::

Joe Manning -> Woman> Captain Manning ... I am growing a bit weary of you handing down orders to my crew as if you are in charge of this expedition ...

Zaphod_the_spacebum -> @ ::wrings water out of his tail and shakes it out of his fur::

Ethan Neufeld -> ((Did we forget to tell Sal he was swimming?))

Pher -> @ +Rosetto+ On beach. No troubles. Minimum communicators please.

Ethan Neufeld -> @ ::Zap:: How about I watch your back, you watch mine on this one?

Pher -> (apparently)

Joe Manning -> Woman> I should not need to remind you that we chased off this vessel and have been engaged with them for the past twelve hours. We have been watching your asses.

Shane -> ::stomps up the metal stairs to the coridor leading to ENG, walks through the sliding door:: Whats yer status?

Zaphod_the_spacebum -> @ ::Ethan:: No prob.

STSF_Nickles -> @ OK Which direction do we need to go.

Ethan Neufeld -> @ ::nods and pulls rope out of pack::

Zaphod_the_spacebum -> @ ::checks his gear::

Ethan Neufeld -> @ ::points at cliff face:: That looks like a good spot to climb.

Byblos -> NPC Security Boris Koralev>::wonders what that stoming noise was a deck above::

William Chocox -> ::looks over:: We've boosted the sensor arrays and the ship is holding together by hopes in the laws of physics.

Zaphod_the_spacebum -> @ Looks good Selek. Nice grade, I think everyone could make it up.

William Chocox -> ((hope*))

Joe Manning -> ::Smirks up at the viewscreen:: I appreciate the helm, Captain. I do, really. But there's no longer a need. The raiders are defeated, Verbistul was protected, and we're now ready to make peaceful arrangements with these people.

Pher -> @ :: Knows climbing isn't her thing. Keeps watch in all directions. Keeps checking for active powers sources ::

Shane -> ::nods approvingly:: Sounds about right. Did you figure out the cause of the flucuations on the main neck EPS conduit?

Joe Manning -> ::Looks in Troy's direction to see if any progress has been made with the scans::

Ethan Neufeld -> @ Mm. Looks like it's the only way. Cliffs face the beach for a good distance in either direction.

Shane -> fluctuations*

Byblos -> ::a bit concerned how quick the Captain is assuming the Connie's crew have indeed reached total agreement::

STSF_Nickles -> @ ::letting Ethan and Zaphod do the climbing:: You two climb up and tell us what you see?

William Chocox -> Not yet. Steve over there had the helpful idea of replacing the conduit, but other than that we couldn't figure anything out before we were told to report to our stations.

Zaphod_the_spacebum -> @ ::walks over to the cliff and scans the rocks:: Very stable. We do need to check each foot and hand holds.

Ethan Neufeld -> @ ::nods:: Roger. ::Zap:: You object if I take lead?

William Chocox -> ::nods at Steve at one of the secondary consoles::

Troy Parson -> ::running more powerful scans as additional power comes into the sensors, noting signs of battle damage all over the raider ship, relaying the results to Joe's ODRI as they come out::

Zaphod_the_spacebum -> @ ::Nickles:: Yes sir. ::Ethan:: Go right a head. I'll be free climbing.

Ethan Neufeld -> @ ::gives Zap a strange look::

STSF_Nickles -> @ ::walks over to Pher:: You picking up anything that can be trouble for them?

Joe Manning -> Woman> A foolhardy approach. In case you haven't noticed, these thugs are at our mercy. I intend to make them pay for the damages my ship sustained. A Constellation cruiser would make a fine trophy.

Ethan Neufeld -> @ ::Chris:: I'll set up anchors at the top, throw the rope down to you and Pher.

STSF_Nickles -> @ ::nods to Ethan::

Joe Manning -> ::Looks down at his ODRI and reviews the scans::

Ethan Neufeld -> ((::magic edits taking out rope; got ahead of himself::))

Pher -> @ So far, no power signs. I'll check for metal and large life forms while we're at it.

Shane -> ::looks at Steve side-long, grunts:: We don't need to do that if we don't have to. We installed an aux. conduit several weeks ago in an upgrade.

Pher -> @ :: Pokes at Audrey a bit. ::

Byblos -> Boss, keep in mind the Lucky Hand's Speed...awfully fast to charge down a four engined cruiser. That pe`taQ of a captain must have a heck of an engineer.

Zaphod_the_spacebum -> @ ::waits for Ethan::

Ethan Neufeld -> @ Climbing. ::starts free soloing up rock face::

Byblos -> Or she is lying.

Joe Manning -> ::Without looking up:: I'm sure we could all walk out of this situation with reparations, Captain. I won't presume to cut you out of any bargaining. Do be aware, however, that we -are- going to render aid as requested.

Zaphod_the_spacebum -> @ ::following Ethan up the face, checking paw holds for loose rocks::

William Chocox -> Steve> I was just trying to be helpful.

Joe Manning -> ::Looks up:: As my tactical advisor just pointed out ... you appear to be breaking the Federation speed limit, Captain ...

Zaphod_the_spacebum -> @ ::Ethan:: Nice hand and foot holds.

Byblos -> ::byblos wishes he knew the text console applications....that would come in handy..::

Shane -> The conduit is probably overloaded, as is most everything on the heap of pe'taQ. Transfer some of the conduits work load to the aux and see if that affect it.

William Chocox -> ((As an aside I may have to leave early because I am planning on having a guest over.))

Joe Manning -> Being a part of our little mercenary fraternity, I would be more than willing to keep this little secret between us if you show a bit more willingness to play ball.

Ethan Neufeld -> @ ::Zap:: Thanks. ::slips fingers around an edge and hoists himself up using mostly upperbody strength until he can get a better foothold; works smoothly::

Joe Manning -> Woman> You would blackmail me? You do not want to make enemies of me and my crew, Manning.

Byblos -> ::notes the distance ...closing and looks up at Troy Parson who has more bridge experience than he does..well...wouldn't just about anyone? ::

Zaphod_the_spacebum -> @ ::slowly makes his way up, not wanting to make mistakes that could cause him to fall::

Shane -> ::to Steve, raising his gruff voice:: We ain't got the funds, equipment or time to replace a conduit on a wim. We work on a tight budget unlike yer qoh science craft over there.

Joe Manning -> ::Sends the scans over to Byblos for analysis:: You're right, I don't. And I don't intend to make enemies of you. But I do intend to render aid that ship, so I would advise you to break off your attack and make my job easier.

Joe Manning -> ::Nods:: Talk to you soon, Captain. ::Cuts the comm::

Shane -> ::truns back to the main console, mumbling under his breath:: Jykin' rich folk...

Shane -> turns*

Pher -> @ :: To Chris :: You good at this climbing thing?

Ethan Neufeld -> @ ::hits the halfway mark up the cliff; about ten minutes worth of free soloing without a rope or protection::

Joe Manning -> ::Frowns deeply and looks around at the Bridge staff:: Well, there we have it

Zaphod_the_spacebum -> @ ::shifts his weight, finding a better foothold::

Troy Parson -> ::swivels around in his chair:: Well, I think that the lady may well have a point, sir...

STSF_Nickles -> @Not really but I can if I have to

William Chocox -> ::starts transfering work load:: The workload is adjusted.

Ethan Neufeld -> @ ::hopes Zap is doing okay below him; can't shift is weight to look::

STSF_Nickles -> @ ::watching the others climb as he speaks to Pher::

Joe Manning -> ::Looks toward Troy:: And I hope you have in mind a different point than the one she was trying to make.

Ethan Neufeld -> @ ::secures hand around a grip and it unexpectedly gives away:: Rock!

Pher -> @ Tie together on one safety rope, or two trips?

Byblos -> ::imagery pops up on the Tactical screen:: Errrhumm. ..::studies::

Shane -> ::yells over his shoulder:: Sam, or whatever the qoh yer name is, go to the EPS buffer in grid section 12 and make adjustments to compensate for the new workload.

Joe Manning -> ::Glances back at Byblos:: Is the Capricorn genuinely in distress? Or do you think this could be a setup?

Zaphod_the_spacebum -> @ ::frowns:: ::Ethan:: You ok up there?

STSF_Nickles -> @ You and I??

William Chocox -> Steve> My name is Steve. ::grabs a toolkit and starts walking toward grid 12::

Pher -> @ I think we're next.

Ethan Neufeld -> @ ::shifts his weight and glues himself to the rock face to keep from falling:: Yeah. Okay. Climbing.

Pher -> @ I'm athletic enough, but this isn't my thing. Ropes seem good.

Zaphod_the_spacebum -> @ ::Ethan:: Cool. ::slowly starts to climb again::

Shane -> +Bridge+ ENG to bridge. Whats our situation cap'n?

STSF_Nickles -> @ Aye I agree we use rope, The Cat up there doesnt need it appears/

Ethan Neufeld -> @ ::reaches the top and hauls himself over the edge; works rifle around on its sling and visually scans for contacts::

Ethan Neufeld -> @ ::doesn't see any contacts and surveys area for good anchors::

Ethan Neufeld -> @ ::looks back to see if Zap needs any help finishing his climb::

Byblos -> Both Vessels are running very fast towards our location. The Ex-feddie ship clearly hasn't taken any engine hits..She's lost some atmospheric containment around the saucer section. I suspect that is our doing. Are we sure these two vessels have not decided to broker a deal on the side.

Zaphod_the_spacebum -> @ ::looks up and sees Ethan climp up top, follows::

Pher -> @ How many lives he got left? :: grins ::

Ethan Neufeld -> @ ::Zap:: You good?

Zaphod_the_spacebum -> @ ::Ethan:: I'm good, almost there.

Joe Manning -> That's what I'm asking you, Byblos.

Byblos -> I would of hit her in the engines at least once for Jyking sake. Unless...::studies the specs of the Lucky Hand::

Ethan Neufeld -> @ ::nods; turns back to find an anchor and decides on a healthy tree near the edge::

STSF_Nickles -> @ I dont knnow I didnt ask. ::snickers::

Zaphod_the_spacebum -> @ ::reaches the top and climbs up, cherishing the flatness::

STSF_Nickles -> @ :;calls out:: YOU TWO SEE ANYTHING UP THERE??

Troy Parson -> ::continues:: It shouldn't be news to anyone that desperate people do desperate things, and desperate people with a history of trying to kill us...well, I'd sleep better without them flying that cruiser, badly damaged or not.

Ethan Neufeld -> @ ::sets up a wrap 3 pull 2::

Ethan Neufeld -> @ ::hears Chris, nears edge:: No!

William Chocox -> Steve> ::arrives at the buffer and starts working::

Zaphod_the_spacebum -> @ ::stands:: ::Ethan:: Haven't done that in some years. Glad it's like riding a bike.

Byblos -> I think Dikylt was their guy...theyy lost him...the rest of the crew or whoever is in charge of the Feddie ship brokered a deal. Frak..theya re literally in formation...

STSF_Nickles -> @ WHATS ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THIS BLUFF?!

rosetto -> ::thinks he made a mistake not going ashore::

Ethan Neufeld -> @ ::finishes tying stopper knots into rope and puts it on the anchor::

Ethan Neufeld -> @ ::smiles at Zap:: How much do you remember? Can you belay?

Shane -> ::glances at Will as he waits for a reply:: I'm planning on startin' our next set of upgrades after this job; upgrading the Structural Integraty system so this qoh vessel doesn't fall apart the next time we hit Warp 5.

Zaphod_the_spacebum -> @ ::Ethan:: I've had some training. I think I remember it all.

Joe Manning -> Everything I've heard tells me that Diklyt was the greatest influence on these people turning bad. That's coming from our new engineer. And the other prisoners we took on Verbistul. They all seem like decent people, even if Holstrum is a bit of a rodent.

Ethan Neufeld -> @ ::Chris:: Fields! No contacts!

Shane -> What have noticed as far as stresses on the hull and frame structure?

Shane -> have you*

Byblos -> I did not meet the individual you negotiated with on the Feddie ship Boss, was he strong enough in character to say No I won't if that Beautiful Woman pointed a gun at him?

Ethan Neufeld -> @ ::nods at Zap:: I'll rapppel back down; get them set up for the climb. You belay.

Troy Parson -> Oh yes, because all murderous, hostage-taking pirates with a sob story are good people deep down. ::rolls eyes::

STSF_Nickles -> @ +Joe+ Nickels to QoB

Ethan Neufeld -> @ ::gets near edge to toss rope over:: Rope! ::waits five seconds and then tosses rope end down::

Zaphod_the_spacebum -> @ ::Ethan:: Sounds good.

Joe Manning -> (( Radio silence, Nickles, remember? ))

Ethan Neufeld -> rappel^

STSF_Nickles -> ((Forgot)))

Pher -> @ Chirs? Let's keep it quiet.

William Chocox -> ::looks up:: Not much so far, but I am convinced that this ship will fall apart at some point. Main thing so far is just the conduit, but that is going down and some minor stuff at the wing joints.

Pher -> @ Don't want to attract attention.

Ethan Neufeld -> @ Okay. ::helps secure Zap to anchor and tie a Munter Hitch:: Sorry, don't have anything more fancy.

Joe Manning -> ::Nods to Byblos:: Alright, they should be about here. Let's move to intercept the both of them.

Byblos -> Boss..the Ex-Feddie ship doesn't have the damage to scream MAMA! ::looks animatedly silly for a second:: That give me a bad feeling.

Ethan Neufeld -> @ ::sets up on rope to rappel with an 8::

Zaphod_the_spacebum -> @ ::Ethan:: It's ok, we make do. ::prepairs to belay for him as he rappels::

STSF_Nickles -> @ ::sighs:: OK I guess we go up there then.

Ethan Neufeld -> ((Bit out of order... ::smirks at himself::))

Ethan Neufeld -> @ ::glances at Zap:: Belay on?

Shane -> Wing joints is a problem, I've noticed a lot of stress on the neck and engineering section joint.

Joe Manning -> ::Raises the shields and opens a channel to the Constellation ship::

Pher -> @ Guess so.

Zaphod_the_spacebum -> @ ::grins at Ethan:: Belay on. Ready.

Joe Manning -> +Com+ Capricorn, we are ready to assist a ship in distress. But given some past circumstances, you can understand our not trusting you.

Byblos -> ::looks around:: Oh ::nausicaan swear:: +Extra Security+ Ready weapons...incoming hostile vessels...

Ethan Neufeld -> @ ::has positioned himself perpendicular to the rock face at the edge::nods at Zap:: Rappelling.

Zaphod_the_spacebum -> @ ::glad he brought his engineering gloves with him::

Ethan Neufeld -> @ ::yells to Chris below:: Coming down!

Joe Manning -> +Com+ We are going to ensure that all of your weapons and engine systems are disabled before we proceed with any relief efforts

Zaphod_the_spacebum -> @::Ethan:: Ready here. ::braces::

Shane -> ::notes the raise in shields, looks to Will nodding to the aux. console:: Keep an eye on the shields and weapons systems, make sure they have plenty of power.

Pher -> @ :: Stands a bit clear of Chris ::

Joe Manning -> ::Glances at Byblos and circles around the combat station to take the flight station himself::

Ethan Neufeld -> @ ::quickly rappels, also glad that he has gloves::

Zaphod_the_spacebum -> @ ::double checks his belaying gear::

Ethan Neufeld -> ((::magic edits in mention of tying a harness for Zap:: Heh, oops.))

STSF_Nickles -> @ ::backs up and looks up::

Shane -> ::tapps the inter-ship comm:: +Troy+ Parson, I'm dropping yer power boost to the sensors. We need that fer max engine output.

Byblos -> ::listens to how his Boss works this one out...compared to his Father who would of Gotten out of dodge given the complications::

Zaphod_the_spacebum -> (( oops he he ))

William Chocox -> Will do. ::starts monitoring the systems::

Troy Parson -> +Shane+ Juice's all yours; we've got what we need.

Joe Manning -> Troy, get in touch with Verbistul, would you? Advise them to get out of transporter range of the Constellation.

Zaphod_the_spacebum -> @ ::belaying for Ethan, hand over hand with the rope::

Troy Parson -> ::nods to Joe:: Aye, sir.

Byblos -> ::perks up when he hears transporter::

Troy Parson -> +Verbistul+ Verbistul, this is QoB; acknowledge.

Joe Manning -> Too bad Zaphod's on the planet. He'd be ideally suited to talking to these people.

Byblos -> ::Byblos goes from a seated position to a standing positon weapon ready at TAC::

Shane -> ::moves the power flow from the sensor array to the impulse engines, pulling up monitoring data for the generators as well:: Cheko....whats yer first name anyhow?\

Ethan Neufeld -> @ ::hits the beach quicker than it took to climb up::

Joe Manning -> They'll have as much reason to mistrust us as we have of mistrusting them.

William Chocox -> William.

Ethan Neufeld -> @ ::turns to look at Pher and Chris:: Ready?

STSF_Nickles -> @ Any sigh of those driods?

Byblos -> Aye Boss the Caitan is missed here.

Pher -> @ How we doing it?

Joe Manning -> Byblos, I want the disruptors on as low a power yield as you can manage.

Ethan Neufeld -> @ None.

Shane -> ::looks back at him:: Are you Russian?

William Chocox -> Steve> ::continues working on the buffer::

Zaphod_the_spacebum -> @ ::looks down to see that Ethan made it:: I'M READY UP HERE WHEN THEY ARE READY!

Byblos -> Aye, Boss...low power shots.

Ethan Neufeld -> @ ::Pher:: I'll tie you a harness; Zap will belay.

Troy Parson -> +Verbistul+ It looks like your playmates are back in town.; we suggest you keep your distance.

STSF_Nickles -> @ You go first Doll Ill follow you

Joe Manning -> ACTION: Capricorn drops out of warp inside the Zoalus system and proceeds toward Zoalus IV on shaky impulse

Pher -> @ Good nuff.

Ethan Neufeld -> @ ::hears Zap::

Byblos -> ::takes longer than Pher would on handling the console but gets the job done::

Ethan Neufeld -> @ ::nods and ties Pher a harness out of webbing; then attaches her to the rope:: If you feel like you're going to fall, scream 'falling'. Zap will brake you.

Zaphod_the_spacebum -> @ ::swishes his tail, remembering now that these harnesses can be a bit um, binding::

Joe Manning -> Getting us into firing range. ::Opens a channel to Lucky Hand:: +Com+ Be advised, Captain, we are going to assist in disabling the raider vessel. We will be targetting engines and weapons.

Pher -> @ Good nuff.

Ethan Neufeld -> @ Ready?

Shane -> Well, are ya?

Pher -> @ :: Moves forward and grabs a first handhold :: Ready.

William Chocox -> No I'm German.

STSF_Nickles -> @ Careful gal.

Shane -> ::looks momentarily puzzled:: Then why did ya tell me your name was Chekov?

Joe Manning -> ACTION: Lucky Hand also drops out of warp and shows a speed advantage on Capricorn with impulse engines, quickly closing the gap

Ethan Neufeld -> @ ::Zap:: Belay on?!

William Chocox -> I didn't. You just changed my name to Chekov.

Zaphod_the_spacebum -> @ ::Ethan:: Belay on. ::anchors his claws into the dirt::

Troy Parson -> ::looks up:: Better do it fast...they're heading for the planet, and if we delay, they'll float into the death zone.

Pher -> @ Yes sir. :: winks, but starts up, promptly, but not intending to slip ::

Ethan Neufeld -> @ Climbing!

Zaphod_the_spacebum -> @ ::starts belaying Pher, hand over hand, digging into the dirt::

Byblos -> Hmmmm....Weapons and Engines targeting on the ExFeddie vessel....::hears Troy:: Oh and that too!

Pher -> @ :: Not her sport, but she is strong and flexible enough. ::

Ethan Neufeld -> @ ::stands behind Pher at first; then moves back as she climbs out of reach::

Joe Manning -> ::Nods toward Troy:: Going to position us between Lucky Hand and the raiders, try to discourage them as best I can.

STSF_Nickles -> @ ::watches Pher make her way up the cliff::

William Chocox -> I also have some Irish thrown in hence the red hair.

Zaphod_the_spacebum -> @ ::perks his ears listening for Pher::

Shane -> ::turns back to the main console, clearing his throat:: Uh...Will then...be sure an see how the new aux. power helps with the power stresses.

Ethan Neufeld -> ((::magic edits taking himself off the rope; hurried a bit::))

Joe Manning -> ::Switches the ship's wings to combat mode and looks over his shoulder and Byblos:: Start firing when you have a lock on their weapons systems.

Ethan Neufeld -> @ ::notices Chris watching Pher::

Pher -> @ :: Pauses a few times on the way up, making sure she doesn't do anything stupid ::

William Chocox -> Will do.

Troy Parson -> ::bites back a comment about the questionable wisdom of positioning oneself between two none-too-trustworthy vessels that want to shoot each other::

Shane -> ::taps the comm again, sounding annoyed:: +Bridge+ Captain, what are we doin' up there...

STSF_Nickles -> @ :waiting for her to clear the top before he gets started::

Joe Manning -> ACTION: Lucky Hand also fires on Capricorn, though their shots do not seem as carefully aimed at disabling

Zaphod_the_spacebum -> @ ::feels the pause in the ropes, compensating::

Shane -> ((power grid* two line up))

Joe Manning -> +Shane+ The usual revelry and getting to know our fellows, what else?

Byblos -> Boss...I think Shane needs to know...we will be in both vessels fields of fire when in position. Aye sir...combat mode engaged...Weapons lock.....::centers on the Impulse Engine complex of Capricorn:: Firing..low power.

Joe Manning -> Our shields will hold as long as neither ship starts firing on us openly. And if that happens, we've got other concerns.

STSF_Nickles -> @ :: a bit nervous but trying not to show it:: ALMOST THERE GAL KEEP IT UP

Shane -> +Bridge+ ::sighs:: Just don't stress out the hull, we're about to fall apart as it is.

rosetto -> ((DINNER...))

Joe Manning -> +Shane+ You're not telling me the wings are going to fall off, are you?

Pher -> @ :: Waggles her rear at Chris ::

Byblos -> ::looks to Troy Parson:: Uh...is that Fed ship going to have too much momentum and drift into the gun zone of that bloody planet?

Pher -> @ Working it! Always workin it!

Joe Manning -> Lucky Hand> +Com+ Qob, get out of our line of fire!

STSF_Nickles -> @ ::grins at Pher::

Zaphod_the_spacebum -> @ ::hears Chris, glad Pher is doing well, get's a better anchor with his paws::

Ethan Neufeld -> @ ::glances at Chris again, guessing that he must be worried; then starts removing his climbing harness::

Pher -> @ :: Comes up over the top ::

Shane -> +Bridge+ We're close to the planets gravity well and I haven't had the time to upgrade the SI systems...just don't fly her like she's twenty.

Byblos -> Boss I have fired as ordered....she's bleeding fusion materials from her impulse drives ...well It looks like that to me.

Pher -> @ Not bad, but I prefer swimming

Zaphod_the_spacebum -> @ ::smiles at Pher:: Good job.

Pher -> @ :: Gets clear of the edge then works to get out of the harness ::

Joe Manning -> +Lucky Hand+ We're both trying to do the same thing here, Captain. Why don't you go check on the Verbistul, we'll take care of these outlaws.

Zaphod_the_spacebum -> @ ::yells down:: Pher is up. I'll send down the harness.

Pher -> @ Thanks. Swimming. Rock climb. What's the next event?

Troy Parson -> ::grins at Byblos:: Sure, why not? Objects in motion, and all.

Ethan Neufeld -> @ ::hands his harness to Chris:: Here. Think we're about the same.

Pher -> @ :: Turns to let Zaph have access to the knots and stuff ::

Byblos -> ::instinctively braces himself.....if they are working together now would be their time to pull the fast one on the Qob::

Zaphod_the_spacebum -> @ ::grins at Pher:: Hopefully not long distance running for our lives.

STSF_Nickles -> @ ::looks to Ethan and takes the Harness and places it on::

Joe Manning -> +Com+ Capricorn, this is Qob. As we are nearing Zoalus IV at dangerous speeds, I'll have to go an insist that you disengage your engines. We'll make sure the Lucky Hand don't get too trigger happy on you.

Ethan Neufeld -> @ ::Zap:: Hold on harness!

STSF_Nickles -> @:: snaps the harness:: It fits. ::steps up tp the cliff::

Ethan Neufeld -> @ ::zap:: Off rope?!

Zaphod_the_spacebum -> @ ::Ethan:: Ok, let me know if you need it! ::puts harness and gear to the side. Switches belaying ropes.

Byblos -> Another volley to Capricorn's engines boss?

Joe Manning -> ACTION: The Constellation class ship slows down, powering down impulse engines until she comes to a stop

Zaphod_the_spacebum -> @ ::Ethan:: Off rope! Switching for the next climber.

Ethan Neufeld -> @ ::waits to make sure Pher is off the rope before tying Chris in::

Byblos -> Hmmm.....

Pher -> @ :: Gets clear of the harness and goes into look for enemies mode ::

Ethan Neufeld -> @ Okay. ::ties Chris into the rope:: Ready?

Joe Manning -> ::Looks back at Byblos:: Keep the weapon lock on her.

Shane -> ::mumbles under his breath as he compensates for a manuvering turn:: Will, how we holdin' up?

Pher -> @ I'll let you take care of the climbing end?

Byblos -> Aye Boss.

STSF_Nickles -> @ Ready here. I need the rope to tie in

Zaphod_the_spacebum -> @ ::prepairs to belay for Chris, smiles at Pher:: Ok.

Ethan Neufeld -> @ ::hands Chris rope:: ::Zap:: On belay?!

Joe Manning -> +Com+ Lucky Hand, the raider ship is standing down and surrendering. We are keeping a lock on, but no further action against them is needed.

Zaphod_the_spacebum -> @ ::Ethan:: On belay!

STSF_Nickles -> @ :;ties in:: ready here.

Byblos -> ::looks at scans of the Capricorn...then turns his attention to the approaching Lucky Hand....approaching from our rear.

Ethan Neufeld -> @ ::nods to Chris:: ::yells to Zap:: Climbing!

Joe Manning -> Troy, we should be able to get a full accounting of the Constellation's damage from here.

Pher -> @ :: FInds cover near Zaph and keeps looking for mostly bots but possibly anything. ::

Byblos -> Now Boss...We find out if that lady on the Hand is truly a Pe`taq if she opens fire.

STSF_Nickles -> @ ::starts climbing grabbing the hand holds and carefully plcing each foot into a foot hold::

Zaphod_the_spacebum -> @ ::Ethan:: Climbing! ::starts belaying for Chris, hand over hand::

Ethan Neufeld -> @ ::watches Chris go up, waiting for his turn; the rope isn't rated for more than one person::

Joe Manning -> ::Byblos:: If this is a setup, they aren't in the greatest of positions. We could take the raider ship out with one well-placed shot.

William Chocox -> ::looks at his screen:: So far so good. The wings are currently holding up, but at the next pit stop I say we either repair it and upgrade the structure systems, or get a butt load of duct tape.

Troy Parson -> ::running scans of the Constellation, registering moderate engine damage, certain spots of heavy hull damage, an irradiated zone with a decent amount of biological matter but no life signs...::

Joe Manning -> Power up the disruptors. Make sure the message is clear.

Zaphod_the_spacebum -> @ ::digs with his paws for a better anchor::

Byblos -> And they can take us out if she wants the entire paycheck. Sorry Boss I have to show you the angles on scum...well coming from scum...hehe..POWEring up disruptors.

STSF_Nickles -> @:: ,makes it up to the top of the cliff and climbs over::

Joe Manning -> ::Gets in contact with Verbistul, sending them coordinates to relocate to::

Ethan Neufeld -> @ ::briefly glances up at the sky, wondering how the Qob is doing::

Zaphod_the_spacebum -> @ ::smiles at Chris:: Good job sir. ::Ethan:: Climber up!

William Chocox -> ((Assuming in the intervening years something better than duct tape hasn't been invented.))

Joe Manning -> ACTION: The Lucky Hand comes to a stop, keeping a weapons lock on the Constellation vessel

Troy Parson -> ::looks up from the science station viewer:: She's hurt, all right.

Shane -> ((lol doubt it))

STSF_Nickles -> ((Sorry folks I have to bail I have a realitor thats locked out of a house that I have a key to. I need to run over and let her in. See you all next week.

STSF_Nickles -> ))

Ethan Neufeld -> @ ::Zap:: Good! Send down my harness.

Shane -> ((see ya dude))

STSF_Nickles -> ((Night all)

Joe Manning -> Keep an eye on her engines, Troy. I want to know the instant they heat up.

Ethan Neufeld -> ((Have a good one.))

Byblos -> Weapons lock still hot Boss.

Zaphod_the_spacebum -> @ ::Ethan:: Coming down! Harness! ::sends rig down to Ethan::

Troy Parson -> Aye, sir. If you want any automated firing scripts written for tying the weapons to the sensors, now would be a good time to ask.

Ethan Neufeld -> @ ::quickly gets his harness back on and ties in:: ::zap:: Belay on?

Joe Manning -> Well, if you've both disagreed with my actions thus far, you're really not going to like this ...

Zaphod_the_spacebum -> @ ::Ethan:: Belay on! ::digs in::

Ethan Neufeld -> @ Climbing! ::stars up the rock face, moving quicker than before::

Byblos -> Not my place to....

Joe Manning -> I'm going to string together a team of engineers and doctors to head over there for damage control.

Zaphod_the_spacebum -> @ ::belaying for Ethan, hand over hand::P

Troy Parson -> ::nearly swallows his cigarette:: You're right, I don't like it.

Zaphod_the_spacebum -> @ ::digs his claws in for a better anchor::

Joe Manning -> We'll swing over to Verbistul, hop aboard and grab their second shuttle. Our shields won't drop as long as we're in transporter range.

Ethan Neufeld -> @ ::moving smoothly but with quicker confidence::

Byblos -> Uhhh....is Maxwell going to give you his blessing on that one?

Ethan Neufeld -> @ ::a bit winded as he arrives at top and muscles slightly gassed::

Joe Manning -> Byblos, you'll watch over the team.

Troy Parson -> Let's not forget that these raiders like to take hostages, which, incidentally, we will be handing them on a silver platter.

Zaphod_the_spacebum -> @ ::grins at Ethan:: We got our workout today.

Joe Manning -> This falls outside the parameters of the study on the planet, so it's my call.

Pher -> @ Seems quiet, guys.

Joe Manning -> A well-armed silver platter.

Ethan Neufeld -> @ :steadys on the top:: Belay off. ::grins back:: Yeah.

Shane -> ::looking at the power data:: Hm, ain't lookin' like we're gettin' in a fight.

Ethan Neufeld -> steadies^

Zaphod_the_spacebum -> @ ::stretches, and does a little Aikedo to relax his muscles:: ::Ethan:: Belay off.

William Chocox -> That seems like a good idea.

Joe Manning -> And if they try anything, we'll give them even more damage and wounded to deal with. They'd be insane to antagonize the help, don't you think?

Byblos -> I hope you think the Vesitbule's crew has the "nausicaan term for manhood:: to do what you ask.

Ethan Neufeld -> @ ::Pher:: Yeah. ::gets off rope and pulls rifle back around::

Zaphod_the_spacebum -> @ ::adds:: Thank the maker.

Pher -> @ I'm figuring find some once upon a time occupied sight and to rapid archeology?

Joe Manning -> PAUSE SIM

 

Byblos -> Tactical scenario as I see it.....The Connie is facing Zoalus all stop. Behind them is the Qob with weapons lock on her. Behind us is the Lucky Hand with teh one-eyed lady who is holding still with a weapons lock on the Connie as well?

Joe Manning -> Yes. Though we are about to rendezvous with Verbistul well out of transporter range

Joe Manning -> We'll grab their remaining shuttle to send a team over to Capricorn

Joe Manning -> This will result in a TBS of 20-30 minutes

Joe Manning -> Ground team that will give you some room to maneuver

Joe Manning -> Assume you can proceed and take scans for the next 30 minutes without anything significant occuring (we'll save that fo rnext week)