Qob: Tranquility 10/17/11

[Joe Manning 0]

Joe Manning -> BEGIN SIM

rosetto -> #:looks over his nav console:

STSF_Nickles -> #:: on the QoB Bridge::

Pher -> :: Thought it would be nice to have stable high tech Fed stuff instead of old Klingon gear... ::

Ethan Neufeld -> ::at ENG station on the Capricorn's bridge::

Ethan Neufeld -> ((Key word would be

Joe Manning -> #::Seated in the command chair looking at the Lucky Hand on the viewscreen:: This old ship ain't exactly the best of matches for an almost-new Gular-made privateer.

Ethan Neufeld -> (('stable'.))

STSF_Nickles -> # Maybe not but her crew can be

Troy Parson -> ::prods the Capricorn's science station with the tip of one finger:: Well, that's just lovely.

rosetto -> Well, sir... We are more maneiverable...

Joe Manning -> Tomar Raj> ::Moves over to Ethan and the engineering station:: Can we figure out what exactly just happened?

Byblos -> ::Byblos notes his nice stack of light fixtures requested by Troy Parson just got knocked over by something:: Arrrgh!!! What the jyke is going on!

Joe Manning -> #The Gular ships ain't exactly snails themselves, Sal. And she's got far better angles of fire. But keep ducking and weaving.

Pher -> I'd assume Grotte left a trojan in the system, somewhere.

rosetto -> ::holds his position relative to the Lucky Hand::

Ethan Neufeld -> Will would know more, but I'd say we blew a few EPS relays.

Joe Manning -> #+Pher+ Madam Pheromone, I'm assuming there's an explanation for the withdrawal?

rosetto -> ::nods in response:: Yeah, duck and run...

Pher -> +Joe+ Combat systems just went out. I'm assuming a Trojan.

STSF_Nickles -> # :: continues firing when has good target::

Joe Manning -> Tomar Raj> ::Nods:: Let him know that you are the man to keep apprised.

Byblos -> ::slips on one fo the lightbulb units and falls flat on his back..his COMM pops up and lands inbetween his tusks::

Joe Manning -> #+Pher+ That's unfortunate, Pher, because we could use your help against this one.

Ethan Neufeld -> Roger.

Pher -> +Joe+ We're working it, but no promises.

Ethan Neufeld -> ::pings the cardboard cutout known as Will::

rosetto -> ::looks for options to make themselves available::

Joe Manning -> #ACTION: The Lucky Hand continues darting out of the line of Qob's disruptor fire, while returning fire with her pulse blasters

Byblos -> ::removes COMM unit from mouth and hopes it still works:: +Troy Parson+ So, are your light bulbs the needed to stop the ship from rocking? What the jyke is going on?

rosetto -> ::banks HARD to port::

rosetto -> That was close...

STSF_Nickles -> # DANGIT!! They are fast

Joe Manning -> Will> +Ethan+ This is Chocox. It looks like the computer core was hit with some kind of EMP device. It's going to take at least a few minutes to restore.

Troy Parson -> +Byblos+ Ah, no, I'm afraid it's just a bit of a battle.

Joe Manning -> #ACTION: Qob's shields are dropping faster than the Lucky Hand's

Byblos -> + Troy Parson + Well let me know if you need me to kill someone. Otherwise I will remain here as ordered with your bulbs.

rosetto -> #Shields dropping, sir... less than 60% now

Ethan Neufeld -> +Will+ Roger.

Troy Parson -> +Byblos+ Many thanks. Hopefully we'll be alive long enough for them to be of some use.

Ethan Neufeld -> ::Tomar:: Engineering reports the computer core was hit with EMP; will take a few minutes to restore.

Troy Parson -> ::thinks for a second::

Troy Parson -> +Byblos+ By the way...

Joe Manning -> Tomar Raj> ::Sighs, hearing the comm to Ethan. Looks over in Pher's direction:: A surprise left by our man Grotte, or is there perhaps the chance of a saboteur remaining on board. Has Mr. Chocox gotten internal sensors back up yet?

STSF_Nickles -> # Joe We cant take much more without some help

Joe Manning -> #::Narrows his eyes::

Byblos -> ::looks over at the old shuttle then decides to pillage, his father taught him Feddie ships always had emergency equipment lockers strewn about..might as well pick up some gear.::

rosetto -> #::attempts to come up behind Lucky Hand::

Pher -> :: tries internal sensors ::

Troy Parson -> +Byblos+ That nice, locked-up shuttle down there...

STSF_Nickles -> # Im only getting a hit every other firing.

Joe Manning -> #I need to give her a compelling reason to follow us.

Pher -> Jangled, Captain. Looks like anything that works through the computer core is responding poorly.

Byblos -> ::bonks his head on deckplate:: + Troy Parson + Jyking helmsman...errr...Sorry sir. Yes sir?

rosetto -> #Sorry, Chris...

Troy Parson -> +Byblos+ You wouldn't be able to pry the door open, would you?

STSF_Nickles -> #Not your fault Sal Shes just fast than we are

rosetto -> #Gotta keep moving...

STSF_Nickles -> *faster

Joe Manning -> #We need to either give Capricorn time to make repairs, or we've got to expose Lucky Hand's backside.

Byblos -> + Troy Parson + On it...

Joe Manning -> #Up for a little bait and hook, Sal?

Troy Parson -> +Byblos+ Let me know. Parson out.

STSF_Nickles -> #What are you talking about Joe

rosetto -> #Sure, Sir... Sounds like a plan!::pulls QoB HARD::

Byblos -> ::walks over to the nicer shuttle, deciding to pillage later....studies the rear hatch::

Ethan Neufeld -> ::briefly wonders, if it is sabotage, will anyone notify 'security'?::

Joe Manning -> Tomar Raj> Then we are going to have to wait, unless anyone can suggest ways that we can help Qob.

Joe Manning -> Tomar Raj> ::Glances around the Bridge and looks at Ethan:: Where are your friends from Verbistul, by the way?

Ethan Neufeld -> ::shakes head:: Dunno. Left them at the TR.

Joe Manning -> #::Glances at Nickles and looks at Sal:: Ready a new flight path, Sal ...

Joe Manning -> #Directly toward the planet.

rosetto -> #::looks back for signals::

Joe Manning -> Tomar Raj> ::Frowns:: You can vouch for their trustworthiness?

rosetto -> #Aye Sir... Here we go!::Tips QoB nose first into dive::

Pher -> :: Wonders if he'll given an honest answer. ::

Byblos -> ::looks at shuttle:: Gular...okay. ::Checks door hits the open button::

Joe Manning -> #Chris, hail the Lucky Hand. Let's see if they're ready to respond.

rosetto -> #::pulls wings up::

Pher -> Captain? Looks like the Qob is heading to the planet.

STSF_Nickles -> # Aye

rosetto -> #Atmo in 15 seconds, sir...

Joe Manning -> Tomar Raj> ::Looks over Pher's shoulder at the tactical readout::

Ethan Neufeld -> ::furrows brow:: I can vouch that they won't try anything unless provoked. I can't tell you they won't use lethal force protecting your ship.

STSF_Nickles -> #+Luckyhand+ QoB to the Lucky Hand Acknowledge....

Byblos -> Okay...Bolian design, compact...::looking at lock mechanism for the aft hatch:: Okay tool kit..+ Troy Parson + Give me 5 minutes. One if you want me just to shoot the thing open.

Pher -> Joe does crazy stuff when he has to. Looks like he has to.

Joe Manning -> Tomar Raj> As long as our shields are down, we cannot get within firing range. But keep us just outside.

Pher -> Acknowledged.

Troy Parson -> +Byblos+ I'd rather have it able to fly, but it doesn't have to look pretty after you're done.

Pher -> (( Was someone on Capricorn helm? ))

Ethan Neufeld -> ((NPC))

Joe Manning -> #Rose LeMort> ::Her angry, bald, eye-patched head appears on Qob's viewer:: Looks like you've taken on more than you can handle, Qob.

Byblos -> ::runs grabbing a tool kit that was in the older beat up thing parked next to it :: Argh....Thank you Vargros for teaching me some tricks......

rosetto -> #::growls to himself::

Joe Manning -> #ACTION: Lucky Hand pursues Qob, continuing to fire

Pher -> :: Tracking the battle on passive sensors ::

STSF_Nickles -> # :: wants to say something but leaves to Joe.::

Byblos -> ::Begins to pry open the swtichboard plate::

Joe Manning -> #Rose LeMort> If you trying to beg for mercy now, you're giving me too much credit for my compassionate side.

rosetto -> #Coming up on Atmo, sir...

Joe Manning -> #ACTION: Qob's shields are on the verge of failing

rosetto -> #Shields down to 15%...

Byblos -> Bolians...use everything the same way...same thing...different places....the guy was right. ::thinking of his old buddy Vargros:: And...gotcha..

Pher -> Qob is in trouble.

STSF_Nickles -> # ::then does it anyway:: YOU Have no compassionate Side ... Looks like you have taken a bit of damamge yourself!!

STSF_Nickles -> # Chase us if you dare.

Joe Manning -> #You'll find my ship has a few tricks up her sleeve. And I'm damn sure not about to let you take it. Quite a little stunt you pulled here, princess.

Byblos -> ::swtich light turns green and the ramp opens:: + Troy Parson + Okay I am in!

Pher -> :: Tries to come up with a crazy plan of her own. ::

Joe Manning -> #Lazarus> +Nickles+ Bridge this is engineering

Troy Parson -> +Byblos+ Wonderful. Can you get into its systems?

Ethan Neufeld -> ::quietly watching status on computer core::

Pher -> :: Wonders if Joe might stay between the Hand and the planet, convince the planet to get involved. ::

rosetto -> #::pulls up hard as QoB enters Atmosphere::

Troy Parson -> ::steps away from the fried science terminal and heads over to Pher's station:: Well, this is a mess, eh?

STSF_Nickles -> #+ Engineering+ go ahead

Pher -> OK. I think Joe is trying to enlist the planet's defenses on his side. Tricky, but Joe all over.

Byblos -> ::looks around shuttle:: +Troy Parsons + I need you to be more specific Flight, her computer core, weapons? this thing has weapons?

Joe Manning -> Tomar Raj> ::Sighs and looks back at Ethan:: Mr. Selek, I will get someone else to man the engineering station. Please find your friends and Mr. Byblos and make sure engineering is safe.

Joe Manning -> #::Grins:: Don't pull us up, Sal. Take us in.

Troy Parson -> +Byblos+ Flight! Make it fly! We'll worry about the rest later.

Ethan Neufeld -> Roger. ::immediately swivles chair and stands::

Ethan Neufeld -> ::quickly exits bridge::

rosetto -> #Aye, sir... I'm certain the planetary defences have us on their sensors...

Joe Manning -> #Lazarus> +Nickles+ Shields are about one shot away from firing. What in the hells are you people doing up there?

Pher -> :: is tempted to ask Engineering how they are doing, but figures they don't need to be nagged just now. ::

Ethan Neufeld -> +Alex+ Alex, Ethan. Meet me at ME.

rosetto -> #::continues to lose altitude::

Byblos -> Oh...+ Troy Parsons + Oh Stealling a shuttle are we...Hah! errr...sorry borrowing sir in the haste of an emergency. Ill do my best. Preping prefilight.

STSF_Nickles -> #+Lazarus+ A little manuever Joe thought up. Do what you can and give us everything you can.

Joe Manning -> #LeMort> Funny that you call me out, Manning, for defending myself against your little alliance. Funny. Maxwell warned me that you and those filthy raiders were working together ... but it seems they've now betrayed you when you needed them most.

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> +Ethan+ Roger that. ::pause:: Oh, and I totally told 'em so.

Ethan Neufeld -> ::ignores comment::

Joe Manning -> #::Feels the rumble of the ship as Qob enters the atmosphere. Furrows his brow up at the screen:: You've been speaking to Maxwell?

Ethan Neufeld -> +Byblos+ Byblos, Ethan. What's your 20?

rosetto -> #::sees planet coming up quickly::

Byblos -> ::Byblos tries to get in the front seat and realizes his large frame just will not fit in the shuttle cockpit...he curses swears...and stretches to reach some preflight controls.

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

Joe Manning -> #ACTION: Qob's shields fail and the hull begins burning up

Joe Manning -> #LeMort> It would appear your time is almost finished, Manning. This conversation is as well. ::Cuts the comm::

Byblos -> + Ethan + Troy Parson has me borrowing a shuttle in the bay...rather forcefully. I've started pre-flight on this Bolian bucket!!!

rosetto -> #Shields failing sir... We need to slow down or burn up....

STSF_Nickles -> # Joe Shields failed

Joe Manning -> #::Looks at Sal:: Keep taking us in. Ready to pull up, but do not do it yet.

Pher -> OK. We may have Joe all over in another sense...

rosetto -> #::Nods::

Joe Manning -> #Target one of the continents.

Joe Manning -> Tomar Raj> ::Frowns at Pher:: Is it possible their systems have failed as well?

Ethan Neufeld -> +Byblos+ Roger. Disregard further. Ethan, out.

Byblos -> ::mutters:: Just like Daddy taught you Byby.....both nacelles...look good...cabin door open light on.

Pher -> I'm not reading anything out of their shields, but they still have some power.

rosetto -> #No prob..::turns QoB slightly starboard::

STSF_Nickles -> # Joe we are going to take on even more damage. Will she hold together??

Troy Parson -> ::leaning on the bridge railing:: I guess we'd better do something about it, hm?

Ethan Neufeld -> ::moves toward ME::

Joe Manning -> #Just keep up evasives. Won't be too long now. ::Gives Nickles a grim look, sweat starting to bead on his face::

Joe Manning -> #+Shane+ Engineering ... prep the cloaking drive.

Ethan Neufeld -> ((edit: Nothing^ futher))

Shane -> #::tapping all over his console, bolstering SI systems where he, trying to keep Qob from flying apart:: +Bridge+ Nothing too fancy Rosetto, I'm barely keepin' her together!

Byblos -> + Troy Parson + Sir. She'll be ready in 2 minutes But I need those doors open in front of me. And of course I need to know what the jyke you have up your sleeve with a shuttle and a space battle!!!!

Pher -> I think he's trying to convince the planet to fire on space ships. You might want to be ready to get out of here if they get around to us.

Joe Manning -> #ACTION: Zoalus' sensors begin sweeping the area around Qob's descent. It doesn't take them long to lock on to the ship

Shane -> +Bridge+ The cl...roger that Cap'n.

rosetto -> #We've got a lock!

Pher -> Planet is coming active on sensors.

Joe Manning -> #Lazarus> ::Glances over at Shane from his station in engineering:: Cloak?

Troy Parson -> +Byblos+ Naturally, naturally. I'll be there in a minute.

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> ::arrives at ME with team::

Troy Parson -> ::to the others on the Bridge:: Anyone fancy a bit of a shuttle ride?

Troy Parson -> I'll warn you, it might get rather bumpy.

Joe Manning -> Tomar Raj> ::Looks at Troy:: What did you have in mind, Mr. Parson?

rosetto -> #::looks at his monitors and grimaces::

Shane -> #::looks over at Lazarus, growls:: Power distribution Delta713, now!

Joe Manning -> #ACTION: Weapon turrets begin emergine from their ports on the planet

Byblos -> ::mutters:: Think Bolian...Think Bolian...::find switches, other buttons..getting ready..several red lights indicate lack of cabin pressure due to the rear hatch being open::

Joe Manning -> #Lazarus> ::Redistributes the power and nods::

Pher -> Planetary weapons coming up and active.

Joe Manning -> #+Shane+ Now is the time, Shane.

STSF_Nickles -> # We have been locked on Joe. +ship wide+ PREPARE FOR INCOMING FIRE!!

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> ::enters ME::

Shane -> #+Bridge+ We're ready when you are Cap'n.

Joe Manning -> Tomar Raj> ::Looks at helm:: Slow our approach.

rosetto -> #::prepares for the worse::

Shane -> (scratch last line)

Joe Manning -> #+Shane+ Engage the cloak.

Troy Parson -> ::to Raj:: Actually, to be honest, I'm making this up as I go along. But that's usually the best way anyhow, eh?

Joe Manning -> #Sal, pull us up.

rosetto -> #::pulls up HARD::

Joe Manning -> ACTION: The Verbistul rounds Zoalus and is on approach to Capricorn

Shane -> #+Bridge+ Engaging cloak...::punches the switch::

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> ::secures ME::

STSF_Nickles -> #this is going to be close.

Pher -> Verbistul is coming in.

Joe Manning -> #ACTION: As the laser turrets power up, the sensor beams lose their lock on Qob

Byblos -> ::notes a picture hanging from above the viewport....a picture of a human baby and woman....:: How...touching.

Troy Parson -> ::to Raj:: By the way, do you have any torpedoes?

rosetto -> #::Strains at his controls::She's gonna buckle!

Ethan Neufeld -> ::approaches ME::

Joe Manning -> Tomar Raj> ::About to answer Troy, then looks at Pher:: What do they want?

Shane -> #::looks about as the lights dim and the ship groans from the power strain::

Pher -> No clue.

Joe Manning -> #ACTION: The sensors quickly aquire a new target, the Lucky Hand, which has just begun pulling up as well

Byblos -> ::swears some in Nausicaan and steps outside the shuttle breifly to repair what he "sliced"::

Joe Manning -> #Lazarus> ::Reaches into his Verbistul uniform and pulls out a small remote::

Ethan Neufeld -> ((The same thing Grotte did. A good pension.))

Pher -> I'm losing sensor lock on Qob.

rosetto -> #::accelerates upward::Lock established on Lucky Hand, sir... Bait is set!

Joe Manning -> #ACTION: The laser turrets all fire, cutting the Lucky Hand to shreds and vaporizing her core

STSF_Nickles -> # Come on baby hold together

Byblos -> (and there goes the FX budget!)

Shane -> #::sees the movement and turns, pulling out his Gauss pistol, pointing it at Lazarus:: Drop it qou.

Ethan Neufeld -> ::enters ME::

Pher -> Boom. There goes the Hand. Captain, I'd get the heck out of here.

Joe Manning -> #Lazarus> ::Triggers the remote::

Joe Manning -> #ACTION: Everything goes dark on Qob

Shane -> #::fires his weapon, aimed at Lazarus's head::

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> ME's secure. What's the stich?

STSF_Nickles -> # WHat in the.....

rosetto -> #That's it, sir!

Pher -> +Verbbistul+ Stay clear of the planet! Planetary weapons are active!

Joe Manning -> Tomar Raj> ::Nods to helm:: Do it. Try to get in contact with Qob. They may need assistance.

Ethan Neufeld -> Possible sabotage. Have you seen Will?

STSF_Nickles -> #What happened to the power.

Joe Manning -> #ACTION: Shane hears a voice in engineering: "Lazarus. It's done"

rosetto -> #::hoping they have enough forward velocity to achieve orbit::

STSF_Nickles -> #+Engineering+ Shane come in what happened??

Byblos -> Jyking brains....I cannot believe I am stealing a shuttle....+Troy Parson+ Okay goodnews and bad news for you.

Joe Manning -> #ACTION: Comm is not working

Joe Manning -> ACTION: Capricorn's transporters activate, beaming someone off Qob

Troy Parson -> +Byblos+ Let's hear the good news first; maybe the bad news will fix itself by the time you're done.

Pher -> +Qob+ If you need support, let us know.

rosetto -> #We're flying blind, sir...

Shane -> #Jykin' pe'taQ...::turns on a light from his ODRI and shines it, searching for Lazarus::

Joe Manning -> #ACTION: Secondary power fires up, turning emergency lights on

STSF_Nickles -> # Blind is not the word for it.

STSF_Nickles -> #Finally

Shane -> #::pistol still held at ready::

Joe Manning -> #Chris, what do we have available?

STSF_Nickles -> #Not much

rosetto -> #::taps on his console as EM power is restored::

Joe Manning -> #ACTION: There is a transport shimmer in engineering

STSF_Nickles -> # miniumal power no sheilds

Byblos -> + Troy Parson + Good News I think she can fly, once you get the doors open. Bad news. I cannot fit in the cockpit seat to fly.

Pher -> I'm picking up some sort of transport energy.

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> ::answers somehow::

STSF_Nickles -> # Miniumal Weapondry

rosetto -> #I believe we have enough forward momentum to achieve orbit though, sir...

Troy Parson -> +Byblos+ Can you rip the seat out and pilot from the floor?

STSF_Nickles -> # Not sure if we still have Cloak or not

Troy Parson -> +Byblos+ I'd really rather not fly it myself...the last time I tried flying a shuttle, I nearly wound up in the sun...heh heh.

Byblos -> ::mutters like I can fly this thing...Bolian...think...Bolian...Probably just like a Jyking Tranquility Bessie!

Shane -> #::curses as he sees the shimmer:, turns back to the main console::

Joe Manning -> #ACTION: Lazarus is no longer in engineering

Ethan Neufeld -> ((::grabs more pizza and a Coke::))

rosetto -> #::taps feverishly at console::If I could only get this view screen up and working...

Byblos -> +Troy Parson+ I'll remove the seat...sir.

Joe Manning -> Tomar Raj> ::Looks at Pher:: Transport? Can you pinpoint?

Ethan Neufeld -> ::holds ME secure::

Pher -> +Alex+ We may have an intruder.

STSF_Nickles -> # ::checks coms again:: +Shane+ Nickles to Shane Come in

Pher -> Internal sensors are confused still.

Ethan Neufeld -> +Pher+ Tell me something I don't know, Orion.

Pher -> :: attempts to pinpoint. ::

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex>^

rosetto -> #Chris, I think you're gonna have to do it the old fashion way... walk down to Engineering...

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> +Pher+ Where's your engineer?

Joe Manning -> Tomar Raj> ::Looks back at his command chair. Goes over to it to retrieve his rifle::

Shane -> #::pops the panel off from underneath and begins a hard link to the Qobs main computer core::opens a link to Joe's ODRI on the bridge::+Joe+ Cap'n, you all alive?

Byblos -> ::Byblos looks at the seat and notes something unfortunate...a bit of gamma welding:: Oh Jyke Me! ::pulls out sword from behind him and begins to use it as a lever to pry the small bit of welding ::

Pher -> +Alex+ I sent Shane back to the Qob.

Joe Manning -> #+Joe+ Alive. Though I can't imagine the ship is in good shape.

Troy Parson -> ::looks to the others on the bridge:: I'm, erm...just going to go get something. Back in a second!

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> +Pher+ I meant the other one, p'tak. Will or something.

Joe Manning -> #ACTION: Qob's main computer core has been fried by an EMP blast

STSF_Nickles -> # Dont have time for that Sal

Joe Manning -> ACTION: Four more transport signals on Capricorn, this time from Verbistul

Troy Parson -> ::heads for the nearest ladder off the bridge, destination: shuttlebay::

rosetto -> #Nav console is useless... @$%#!

Pher -> He's about. Where do you want him?

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> +Pher+ I just wanna know where he is; I secured ME and I don' see 'em.

Pher -> +Alex+ Try comming him as William Chocox.

Joe Manning -> #Can we at least make the front viewer transparent? Determine if we're sinking to the planet again?

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> +Pher+ ::grumbles:: Thanks.

Pher -> Transport incoming vrom Verbistul.

STSF_Nickles -> # sal do what you can to keep us in the air

rosetto -> #::gets up to try and reroute power::

Shane -> ::fiddling with his ODRI::+Joe+ One of the Verbistul ENG activated something that killed our power. He transported out before I could get him. I'd mis-trust and Verbs you got up there.

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> +Will+ Hey, William Chocox. Where you at?

Pher -> +Alex+ Some people from your ship are beaming in.

Joe Manning -> #::Looks over at the vacant sensor station::

rosetto -> #Chris, which way is UP? We are literally blind.... sir....

Joe Manning -> #+Shane+ Was it the little bastard with the red eyes by any chance?

Byblos -> ::BRANK...SHREIK.....BLING....SLANG ..The Seat pops loose and Byblos' Blade breaks in Two::

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> +Pher+ Beaming? ::thinks that sounds weird, but not sure why:: Well, I dunno who it is.

Byblos -> No!!!!!!!!

Shane -> ::disconnects his ODRI and head for the old TR::+Joe+ Yeah...I'm checking on the main core right now.

Joe Manning -> #ACTION: The viewer is easy enough to disengage, rendering it transparent. Zoalus' horizon is visible across the screen, Qob clearly skirting it in low orbit

Ethan Neufeld -> +Pher+ Pher, Ethan. Did you say someone from the Verbistul's transported to the Capricorn?

Byblos -> ::numerous expletives:: + Troy Parson + If we live to collect...my fee just went up.

Joe Manning -> ACTION: Four more transport to Capricorn from Verbistul

rosetto -> #There! Success! Viewer power restored, sir...

Troy Parson -> +Byblos+ Roger that. ::running down a Capricorn corridor::

Pher -> +Ethan+ I think so. Sensors are acting funny, though.

rosetto -> #::climbs back into his seat at helm::

Ethan Neufeld -> +Pher+ Are they using the Capricorn's transporter?

Joe Manning -> #::Lifts his ODRI arm and tries to boost its comm capabilities as much as he can::

Pher -> +Ethan+ And no clue whether what they'll be fighting for.

Byblos -> ::Tosses seat to the back of the shuttle...in anger::

STSF_Nickles -> #Cap if we dont get some kind of power or a tractor on us to pull us we will get hit by thier planetary system defences.

Shane -> ::reaches the core, tapps on its console, finding it blank::+Joe+ The main core is fried. Looks like an EMP blast.

Joe Manning -> #::Shakes head:: The cloak must still be active.

Pher -> +Ethan+ Capricorn's transporter was recently active, but if I've got it right Verstibule is also transporting.

STSF_Nickles -> (( ::hands Shane a # :: ))

rosetto -> #Low orbit established... We're sitting ducks though...::frowns::

Shane -> ((yeah, I keep forgeting...))

Joe Manning -> #+Shane+ I figured as much, Shane. This is a computer problem, not a power problem. Our cloak is still up.

Pher -> +Ethan+ Is it possible that the Hand took over the Vestibule?

STSF_Nickles -> # Thank God for small favors.

Byblos -> Gamma weld....Qoh. ::walks up to pilots....place:: My sword, lost to a Gamma weld on some stinkin' Gular Shuttle!!! ::does a scream/roar in anger since noone will hear it::

Troy Parson -> ::arrives, panting and sweaty, at the shuttlebay, shouting to Byblos:: Quick, get the lightbulbs on board!

Ethan Neufeld -> +Pher+ Can't say. But I'm willing to bet the Verbistul's using the transporter here. If you can shut it down, it might stop them for a bit.

Joe Manning -> #::Uses his ODRI comm to open a wide channel:: +Pher+ This is a longshot, but Pher, can you read this comm?

Pher -> +Chotox+ Could you shut down transporters again?

Pher -> +Joe+ I read you 5 by 0.283. Speak up.

Byblos -> ::hears Troy:: This is not a good day....::gets bulbs:: Troy Parson when A Nausicaan's blade is broke do you know what that means?

Pher -> I have Joe.

rosetto -> #::attempts to increase velocity but there just isn't enough power available::

Shane -> #+Joe+I'm gonna try and get us some manuvering from the secondary core, but it'll take some time.

Ethan Neufeld -> ::Alex:: Let's see if we can find the Verbistul's boarding party.

Byblos -> (broken )

Troy Parson -> ::thinks for a second:: Impending pregnancy? ::starts pushing lightbulbs into the shuttle::

Joe Manning -> +Pher+ We survived the Lucky Hand, Pher. But we've got a massive problem. One of our Verbistul hands proved treacherous and shut down our computer. We're orbitting the planet low, cloak still active, but everything else down.

Joe Manning -> #

Joe Manning -> #Sal, based on what you're seeing, how steady is our orbit?

Pher -> +Ethan+ Verstibul people allegedly sabotaged Qob.

Byblos -> NO...Impending death you Qoh!!!! ::deposits lightbulbs into shuttle:: Sorry sir..personal...stuff..Listen one other thing....the Bag.

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> ::nods at Ethan:: Markus, with me. Kelin stay here and keep ME secure.

Joe Manning -> (( No Markus, Ethan. Remember, Alex sent him back with Grotte ))

Troy Parson -> ::pushing more lightbulbs in:: The bag?

Pher -> Captain? Qob is cloaked and in low planetary orbit. We might need give them a tow.

rosetto -> #Not steady at all, sir... We could lose it at any time... We need power control re-established...

STSF_Nickles -> #+Shane+ Get to hit We dont have Much time left

Ethan Neufeld -> ((::magic edits out Markus:: Thanks.))

Byblos -> The one Shane had me carry onboard this stinkin' ship....You still need it?

Shane -> #+Nickles+ Right.

Joe Manning -> Tomar Raj> Can we approach that near without setting off the planet's defenses?

Pher -> :: Checks to see if tractors are active ::

Troy Parson -> ::thinks:: What's in it?

Ethan Neufeld -> +Pher+ ::glad he uses an earpiece; hopes she didn't transmit openly:: Roger that.

Pher -> If we catch them over one of the big oceans, we'll likely be ok.

Joe Manning -> Tomar Raj> ::Nods:: Good. How much time do we have to retrieve them and how long will it take to time it?

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> ::exits ME::

STSF_Nickles -> # Do what you can Shane

Byblos -> Oh something that goes.....Boom! I'm no engineer...but My Father told me never to play with anti-matter.

Pher -> +Joe+ Can you give us orbit data?

STSF_Nickles -> *+SHane+

Ethan Neufeld -> ::exits ME behind Alex::

Troy Parson -> Ah. Is it nearby? Something that booms might prove useful.

Pher -> :: Tries to get a direction on the communications ::

Joe Manning -> #+Pher+ Limited as our stations are down. Sal's not painting a pretty picture. But we at least got horizon on our viewer.

rosetto -> ((not good time to bail, dude! LOL))

Byblos -> ::walks to shuttle pilot spot:: Ready for take off..and the bag is behind you.

Ethan Neufeld -> ::finds a niche::

Ethan Neufeld -> Hold up, Alex.

Byblos -> (wb shane)

Pher -> +Joe+ Talk to me as much as you think safe. I'll try to home on your signal.

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> ::sighs and turns around, entering niche:: What?

Pher -> Everybody? I'm on personal comm with the Qob. Try to vector in on the other side of this conversation.

Joe Manning -> #Markus> ::Enters engineering with two other Verbistul security guards::

Joe Manning -> #Markus> ::Grins:: Kellin!

Ethan Neufeld -> Kelin> ::confused:: Markus?

Pher -> AFK a bit.

Shane -> #::connects his ODRI to the smaller secondary core and pulls a panel from the floor, sorting through large data cables and disconnecting some::

Byblos -> We Nausicaans are not totally a loss to the universe. ::engages systems:: Anyone else coming aboard Troy Parson ? Like Pher?

Joe Manning -> #Markus> Stand down, buddy. Everything's good.

Joe Manning -> #Grotte> ::Enters behind the security guards, clutching his side::

Troy Parson -> ::shrugs:: They didn't seem terribly interested.

Joe Manning -> (( Whoops. Habits die hard. No #'s there ))

Ethan Neufeld -> Kelin> ::sees Grotte:: What's going on?

Joe Manning -> Markus> We're taking over the ship.

rosetto -> #Sir, I think we can gain some velocity if we decloak... Not positive, though...

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex, do you know what's happening here?

Pher -> BAK

Byblos -> ::turns to Troy Parson:: Just do what you have to do..I have to do something. ::grabs his blade broken in two::

Ethan Neufeld -> Kelin> We---are?

Joe Manning -> ACTION: The turbolift opens on the Bridge. Three Verbistul security guards emerge, with Captain Maxwell behind them

STSF_Nickles -> # Sal we cant afford to Decloak thats the only thing keeping up alive at the moment

Troy Parson -> Good. Get the engines ready to go...I'm going to see about getting the door open.

Joe Manning -> #::Raises an eyebrow at Sal:: If we can pull it off quickly enough. The weapons -do- have a warmup period.

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> ::half growls:: What kind of jyking question is that?

Pher -> :: Turns to Maxwell :: I don't suppose you could slow down and talk.

Ethan Neufeld -> Kelin> When did this start?

Troy Parson -> ::takes a piece of wiring out of one of the lightbulbs and heads for the shuttlebay doors:: Oh and...

Joe Manning -> Markus> ::Orders the other guards to secure the entrances and points at the stations near William:: Get to work, Grotte

Troy Parson -> If anyone comes down looking to bother us, feel free to run them over with the shuttle.

Ethan Neufeld -> It's one you know I have to ask, Alex.

Byblos -> ::hears Troy Parson but does not respond as he cuts himself ...ritually with his broken blade...life to death..death to life...so begins another.....life. Father...I failed you.

Shane -> #::checks his ODRI as he connects data cables::+Bridge+ Impulse manuvering should be back online, but nothing else...

rosetto -> #::attempts to decloak but system just looks dead. Cloak does not disengage::

Joe Manning -> Maxwell> ::Looks between Pher and Tomar Raj:: Of course we could, my dear. ::The guards raise their rifles and point them at the pair and the Bridge guards::

Joe Manning -> Maxwell> Not much to say, however. I'll be assuming command from here.

Byblos -> ::blinks:: Okay....I'll shoot them Troy Parson...except our own.

Joe Manning -> Tomar Raj> ::Turns and frowns in Maxwell's direction::

Pher -> :: Looks to Taj ::

rosetto -> #Nothing's happening sir. I think we're STUCK in this mode for the time beng...::frowns::

Joe Manning -> #Give impulse a try, Sal.

Pher -> :: Makes no move to her weapons. ::

Joe Manning -> Tomar Raj> What is the meaning of this?

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> This is some kind of jyking joke...

rosetto -> #::attempts impulse controls...::

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex---

Shane -> #::continues re-assigning main systems to the secondary core, which is reaching it's limit::

Ethan Neufeld -> You're a part of their crew.

Troy Parson -> ::working on hotwiring the shuttlebay door panel, slightly electrocuting himself in the process:: Aagh...why didn't I just become a chef, again?

Joe Manning -> Maxwell> ::Smirks and moves around the command chair:: Eye for an eye and all that. While our mercenary friends play with each other over Zoalus, I'll be taking this ship like you tried to take mine.

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> And I don't know what the jyking qo is going on, you {redacted}. I can't believe you think I'd be involved.

Joe Manning -> Maxwell> If you both want to live, I suggest you play nicely.

Byblos -> Troy Parson...anyone on that bridge will detect our shuttle power up and certainly the door! But...I trust your BRAINS! Sir! ::wipes the blood from his forearms in the pilot seat::

Ethan Neufeld -> Kelin> So, uh, Markus; ::hesitant:: what's the plan?

Joe Manning -> Lazarus> ::Arrives on the Bridge via the lift::

Troy Parson -> ::steps back as the shuttlebay door controls crackle and fizz:: That should do it!

rosetto -> #Hey, I think we got something... ::controls fail again:: Nope... ::sighs::

Troy Parson -> ::running for the shuttle::

Pher -> :: rolls eyes ::

STSF_Nickles -> #Damn

Troy Parson -> +Pher+ Sorry to take so long on this little errand...hope all is well up there on the bridge.

STSF_Nickles -> # Still no power to my station

Joe Manning -> Maxwell> ::Looks over at Pher::

Joe Manning -> Maxwell> Of course all is well. Kindly let him know.

Pher -> Mind if I answer that and get everyone standing down.

Ethan Neufeld -> ::quiet sigh:: It's nothing personal, Alex.

rosetto -> #Mine is intermittent at best, Chris...

Joe Manning -> #Sal, why don't you give Shane a hand in engineering?

Byblos -> Okay....everythiig looks green Bolian style...Gular Consortium Vargros I owe you my life wherever you are my friend....everything they build is compatable..amazing.

Shane -> #+Joe, Nickles, Sal+ You should have impulse, weapons systems and shields at 5%, everything else has to be controlled at the source...

rosetto -> #::taps harder on console::

Pher -> :: Nods :: Um. + Troy+ Captain Maxwell has decided to take direct control of Capricorn.

Troy Parson -> ::ducks into the shuttle, barely squeezing in between the lightbulbs and Byblos:: You might have to give the doors a bit of a nudge with the shuttle's nose to get them started, but they will open.

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> ::clearly angry:: Yeah, whatever. Not like I haven't had your back enough times. ::starts to walk off:: I should just leave you here on your own.

Joe Manning -> Maxwell> ::Shakes his head at Pher's answer::

rosetto -> #Ah, here we go... Impulse control restore...

Troy Parson -> +Pher+ Oh, wonderful. Do let him know, though, that I called dibs on that position when I got here.

Troy Parson -> +Pher+ Also, I lied about going to get something...Troy out.

Troy Parson -> ::to Byblos:: Go!

Joe Manning -> #::Pats Sal on the shoulder:: We can give the commands from here when systems are back to normal. I want as many hands as possible working on this in engineering

Ethan Neufeld -> Whoa, Alex, ::grabs her arm:: where're you going in a hurry?

rosetto -> #Do you still want me to go help SHane? Or fly the ship?

Byblos -> :;to Troy Parson :: Copy. ::sitting "indian style" where the seat was he gently engages the shuttle's thrusters. And Pher, Ethan and William?

Joe Manning -> Maxwell> ::Holds his hand out:: Alright, give me the communicator. And any weapons you're willing to hand over -before- a thorough search.

Pher -> Captain Maxwell... Last I knew Joe was still accepting direction from you. I shall continue to do so.

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> I'm gonna prove you're wrong.

rosetto -> #Aye, sir..::gets up and leaves bridge::

Troy Parson -> Guests of the new commander of this ship. Unwilling guests, by the sound of things.

Byblos -> ::looks to Troy Parson:: Pher? Ethan? William? Where are they?....::turns forward as contact is made wwith the door::

Joe Manning -> Maxwell> Good. So accept those directions. And hand over the goods. I suggest you do the same ... -Captain-. ::Looks at Tomar::

Ethan Neufeld -> You're not going to fight off the Verbistul one-handed, Alex.

Joe Manning -> Maxwell> Lazarus, take the helm. Let Verbistul know we've got things under control

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> What makes you think I can't?

rosetto -> #::walks down main corridor and enters ME::

Shane -> #::heads back to ENG, tapping away at his ODRI:: Of all the jyking Qohs we had to have on this ship....

STSF_Nickles -> # Joe This isnt looking good.

Ethan Neufeld -> Just a hunch; I think we're outnumbered.

Joe Manning -> #::Looks at Nickles:: We've gotten out of worse. Stay on the helm controls, Chris, and keep trying to fly us out.

Pher -> :: Briefly considers starting a brawl, then hands over weapons. ::

Byblos -> Oh those Pe `TaQ's I will kill them when ordered sir. By the way....the door....is it moving ? ::to Troy Parson::

STSF_Nickles -> # Aye

rosetto -> #::meets Shane in corridor::Hey, Joe sent me back here to lend a hand...

STSF_Nickles -> # Ill do what I can you know that

Troy Parson -> ::looks at the door:: Keep nudging it...if I calculated right, the doors should open before the shuttle breaks.

Troy Parson -> ...Probably.

Joe Manning -> #We're lucky the cloak doesn't rely on constant computer linkup. Must mean fate is on our side this time

STSF_Nickles -> #:: takes over Helm controls::

Joe Manning -> Tomar Raj> ::Glances at Pher, then nods to his guards while holding his rifle out to Maxwell's men::

STSF_Nickles -> #I hope so

Byblos -> okay copy:: Follows Troy Parson's commands::

Shane -> #::pushes past him lookin' down in at his ODRI:: Grab a kit on the shelf there!

Byblos -> Course? ::to Troy Parson:::

rosetto -> #::grabs tool kit and follows::

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> You're not gonna just give up.

Troy Parson -> ::thinks for a second:: Can you see Verbistul? If so, take us there.

Pher -> You might want to give me back the communicator at some point. There are others aboard who haven't got the stand down idea yet.

Joe Manning -> PAUSE SIM