Qob: Tranquility 12/11/11

[Joe Manning 0]

Joe Manning -> BEGIN SIM

Pher -> :: Counting bodies ::

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> ::providing cover::

Pher -> Anyone have an extra weapons?

Byblos -> ( W I L L I A M ! )

Joe Manning -> Tomar Raj> ::Strides through the entrance to the shuttle bay with William following behind him::

William Chocox -> ::follows::

Pher -> :: Smiles at Raj ::

Shane -> Sivok>::standing stiffly beside the shuttle in the bay, calculating the exact cubic volume of the bay do to the nearst thousandth::

William Chocox -> ((Hey all. Lost track of time.))

Byblos -> ::behind Pher Weapon pointed down in a neutral position::

Joe Manning -> Tomar Raj> ::Looks over the group and raises his voice a bit to announce himself and avoid alarming anyone:: It is good to see you all well.

Shane -> ::steps through the bridge doors:: Thats all we can handle Cap'n.

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> ::initially pointed weapon at Tomar and William; then calms::

Byblos -> Hey William glad to see you...

Joe Manning -> #::Glances over his shoulder at Shane:: Sal, take us back out to a safe distance. But be ready to swoop in and tow any pods carrying our team members.

Troy Parson -> ::following TPher and Byblos::

William Chocox -> Hey big ugly.

William Chocox -> Glad to see you too.

Joe Manning -> #::Looks at Shane:: As we get the pods free, start ejecting them. Our team on Capricorn may need to make for one or two in a pinch.

Byblos -> Uh huh...::looks to Pher for directions::

Shane -> ::stepping closer to the screen, leans on the tactical station:: We've been ejecting them as we take others in. I meant people, the bay's filling up.

Pher -> OK. It seems Maxwell and Halstrom are shooting it up around engineering. I'd like, if we have numbers on em, to talk em down, but they haven't been exactly rational about that.

Byblos -> ::listens::

Pher -> Troy? Or whoever has an ODRI? I'd like someone watching to see if the exit the area either to run, move or flank us.

Joe Manning -> Tomar Raj> ::Frowns a bit:: Holstrum has been away for many months. He was loyal to Captain Diklyt, but I do not know if he will listen to me. Some of the men following him may listen to me.

Shane -> Sivok>::quietly listening to Tomar and the others::

Pher -> I'll give you first shot at talking him down, then.

Byblos -> ::thinks he best not talk to Holstrum::

Pher -> Simmons, bridge guy from Verbitstul, has pretty much said Maxwell has violated his mission parameters and should no longer be considered in command.

Troy Parson -> ::watching the exits as requested::

Joe Manning -> Tomar Raj> ::Looking around the group, quickly realizes that Sivok is not the Vulcan that was transported up from the planet. Otherwise remembers everyone::

Pher -> But I'm not sure how far or fast to push it.

Byblos -> ::has no ODRI ::

Pher -> Stay together, move to Maxwell's position, then talk? Nothing any fancier?

William Chocox -> ::is worried for his ODRI::

Joe Manning -> Tomar Raj> ::Fixes his attention on Pher:: Well, let's have a look, shall we? Most of the ship's systems, no doubt, are not functioning, so we will have to proceed directly to engineering.

Pher -> :: looks to Tomar and Alex? ::

Shane -> ::looking out at the Capricorn:: Are we gonna do anything? Now would be a great time to link up with the Capricorn...

Pher -> :: Nods to Tomar :: Let's go, then.

Byblos -> ::looks around at the Ship's enviorns....falling apart worse...yes. With a firefight in engineering. Sounds Nausicaan::

Joe Manning -> #::Wrinkling his brow at the viewer:: Not much we can do for them. We're almost as bad off as Capricorn right now. Pher will get in touch if there's anything important

Pher -> +Joe+ Joint party moving from shuttlebay to engineering.

Joe Manning -> Tomar> ::Nods and turns toward the exit. Leads the group out of the shuttle bay at a fairly brisk pace::

Pher -> :: Moves with Tomar ::

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> ::follows and doesn't look happy, but can't figure out an objection::

William Chocox -> ::moves with the rest of the group::

Joe Manning -> #+Pher+ Copy. We're makin more room in the hold in case another pod needs pickin up.

Byblos -> got you back Pher, one thing also the ship itself is a player. She may not last long. ::behind Pher Phaser Rifle pointed upward nearly taping the ceiling deck plates::

Shane -> Sivok>::speaks to Alex as she passes:: Do you wish me to remain here, sir?

Pher -> :: Shifts near Troy ::

Troy Parson -> ::glances over at Pher:: Hm?

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> ::tsks at Sivok:: Deus-va, I donno. Go lock yourself up in a shuttle if you gonna stay here. But don't go blamin' me if ya follow and get your qo head blown up.

Pher -> Troy? I want to try talking first, but when we get near engineering, could you look for a way to get to their flank or rear?

Joe Manning -> Tomar> ::Leads the group toward and down an emergency stairwell, ears open for anyone moving up ahead of them::

Pher -> Numbers or nice, but I'd like to hit em where it would hurt.

Byblos -> ::continues with the group noting William is missing his ODRI :: Sorry about your ODRI William..maybe a new one on Xorax?

Troy Parson -> I'll see what I can do.

Pher -> :: Nods and smiles ::

William Chocox -> I just want to echo what Byblos is saying. Judging from the size and amount of explosions I may or may not have caused the ship has very little left.

Shane -> Sivok>::eyebrows her, then follows:: I was simply asking for your orders, as you are in command of our party.

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> Qo! Does it look like I'm in jykin' charge? ::grumbles and distances::

William Chocox -> ((I picked one up last week Byblos. My ODRIs just don't last long when Troy is around. That is why I am worried about it.))

Shane -> ::sighs, and looks back to the screen, not liking the sit and wait::

Pher -> :: Tries not to react to Alex ::

Pher -> Audrey? Could you keep track of small arms fire and display on a local map please?

Byblos -> Hey Gal..::to Alex:: We're heading into to a firefight..keep you head level.

Joe Manning -> Tomar> ::After heading down two levels, exits into a corridor that branches out up ahead. Leads the group toward the left passage, where even the emergency lights are flickering::

Pher -> :: wonders if the fight is dying out or going strong ::

Joe Manning -> ACTION: The weapons fire has subsided completely in engineering

Pher -> OK. It seems like there was a winner.

Pher -> Audrey. Show position of humanoid life forms, please.

Joe Manning -> ACTION: The ship trembles slightly as atmosphere bursts out of another hull breach toward the cargo sections

Byblos -> Aye. ::to Pher while looking at Tomar wondering what his thoughts are::

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> ::scowls at Byblos:: Yeah, yeah.

Joe Manning -> ACTION: Several life forms are standing around main engineering, and a few others are lying on the deck mostly to one side

William Chocox -> ::is thankful the fighting has stopped::

Byblos -> ::felt that::

Pher -> About a half dozen life forms in Engineering.

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> ::to the ship trembling:: (m) Great, gonna fly outta hole at this rate.

Shane -> ::a thought hits him:: You know, if the Capricorn isn't worth savin...they'd have a nice computer core up for grabs....

Joe Manning -> #::Nods slowly:: They would at that. Assumin' there'd even be time to grab it before the ship goes up.

William Chocox -> ::feeling ship tremble:: Any way we can hurry our excursion here?

Byblos -> ::hopes The wonners are the more negotiable type..time is of the essence in seems::

Joe Manning -> Tomar> ::Stops and turns to look at the team:: Main doors are just up ahead. ::Points up the corridor::

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> ::Will:: (m) We could shoot everyone 'n leave.

Byblos -> (winners)

Pher -> :: Looks about for bodies and signs of the fight ::

William Chocox -> ::to Alex:: (m) Sounds good to me. This ship isn't long for this world.

Pher -> You want to lead the talk, Tomar?

Joe Manning -> ACTION: The air is still slightly charged from recent weapons fire, but there are no bodies

Byblos -> ::looks to Pher:: Doors...how do you want to handle this Knock and see who answers?

rosetto -> ((sorry guys internet issues...)

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> ::smiles morbidly:: (m) But she's the one in charge, eh?

Byblos -> (Hey Sal!)

Joe Manning -> Tomar> I do not believe it would be prudent for me to speak to Captain Maxwell ... our last interaction involved my being placed in a brig cell.

Pher -> Not optimal. Let's set up to cover the doors.

Joe Manning -> Tomar> Seeing as how he may expect me to still be there, I should probably stay out of sight.

Ethan Neufeld -> ((she = reference to Pher ))

Byblos -> ::glances at Tomar then back to Pher::

Pher -> :: Hands audrey to Troy ::

Troy Parson -> ::takes Audrey:: Thanks!

William Chocox -> (m) Yes, yes she is.

Pher -> Let me know if they start to move.

Troy Parson -> ::starts fishing around in his pocket for a screwdriver::

Shane -> The tech would take a bit to get working with our Klingon systems, but it would be better than nothing.

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> ::frowning:: (m) Yeah...

Byblos -> I'll take the Right side...::lowers weapon setting to stun::

Pher -> :: ANd... could I borrow a Capricorn comm? ::

Byblos -> ::walks over to Right side of Engineering Doors Rifle at the Ready, slightly pointed downward:::

Joe Manning -> #Best thing for everyone, I think, is if that ship can be brought back to working order. The explosions -are- near the hull, so it's not impossible. We've got a lot of people escaped from that ship and no where else to put them.

Troy Parson -> ::frowns upon discovering that he isn't carrying a screwdriver and goes back to watching the ODRI readings::

Shane -> Sivok>::simply waits patiently at the back of the group, his kit in hand::

Joe Manning -> ACTION: Comm panels are nearby, but they are not working

Byblos -> ::awaits Pher's instructions..then wonders if the Door is going to open by touch control anyways::

William Chocox -> ::checks his phaser's setting::

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> ::always has phaser on kill::

Pher -> OK. Ready everyone. Weapons ready but barrles down. If they open return fire, I think, But we're here to talk first. Let's see if the door works.

Pher -> :: Hits the open door button, takes as much cover as she reasonably can ::

Byblos -> Copy Lifeguard..

Joe Manning -> ACTION: The panel sparks, but the doors open

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> ::rolls eyes::

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> ::weapon at low ready::

Shane -> Sivok>::raises eyebrow::

Byblos -> ::slightly moves into the doorway...Rifle pointed downward::

Pher -> Pher here, with members of three crews. Hold your fire, please.

Pher -> Halstrom?

Joe Manning -> Holstrum> ::Standing at the central station in main engineering with an armed guard. Turns to face Pher and the group::

Joe Manning -> Guard> ::Points his weapon at the group::

Byblos -> ::eyes to Pher then back to Holstrum::

Joe Manning -> Holstrum> ::Raises a hand to the guard and looks at Pher:: I remember you.

Pher -> I was hoping you might.

William Chocox -> ::walks at the back of the group::

Pher -> I've been trying to stop this mess before we have more life than life support.

Joe Manning -> ACTION: Another guard is circling around main engineering, and a third is keeping watch over a group of prone men -- Maxwell, Markus, and Grotte

Byblos -> ::gently enters engineering behind a forward moving Pher ?::

Joe Manning -> Holstrum> Please tell me first what the purpose of this group is? ::Indicates the others with Pher::

Pher -> I must say you have a decent taste in prisoners.

Pher -> I'd like the shooting to stop and everyone to go home. Your purpose?

Byblos -> ::looks at who are the prisoners and low and behold the scum Markus is one of them...a small sense of satisfaction for the Nausicaan::

Joe Manning -> Holstrum> ::Quickly:: They're garbage. Trained by corporations, no experience. My purpose is to fix my ship.

Joe Manning -> Holstrum> Which I am rapidly running out of time to do.

Pher -> Where would you take her if you manage it?

Joe Manning -> Holstrum> Home. ::Shrugs:: It is not as if our plans here succeeded.

Pher -> I understand home is short on food?

Joe Manning -> Holstrum> Unless you wish to help us see our plans through, as Mr. Maxwell here did.

Joe Manning -> Holstrum> Not as short as it was before ... considering -at least- a good 1/4 of the crew is dead.

Byblos -> ::a quick glance to the guard circling checking his weapon posture::

Joe Manning -> Holstrum> We still haven't counted bodies around the cargo bay.

Joe Manning -> Circling Guard> ::Watching the group, poised to should at a command from Holstrum, but not threatening::

Pher -> :: considers :: Too many, no doubt.

Byblos -> ::looks at the warp core....not sure what to look for if it is failing...leaks? lighting...he hopes Troy and William can get a read on that as he turns his glance to the guard with the prisoners::

Pher -> Would you trust our engineers to help out?

Joe Manning -> Holstrum> Trust is irrelevant at this stage. Keeping this ship together is all that matters. I have whatever bodies I have managed to assemble working on fire suppression around the cargo bay. You are welcome to help.

Pher -> Troy? William? You'll behave yourselves?

Troy Parson -> ::shrugs:: Not much sense blowing up this ship when I'm on it, now, is there?

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> ::begrudgingly to Sivok:: You just gonna keep standing back there?

Pher -> Nothing much has made sense yet.

William Chocox -> I always behave myself.

Shane -> Sivok>::eyebrows Alex:: Do you wish me to assist? Or have do you wish to no longer give me orders?

Byblos -> ::looks at the state of engineering..he has seen worse, a few botched jobs done years ago..causing a quick retreat::

Pher -> How allergic are you to corporates? You're not in much shape to play pirate, but we might have need of transporters. Something long term might be workable. Not time and place right now for contracts.

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> ::growls at Sivok:: Just help. ::mumbles to self:: Jykin' joke...

Byblos -> ::listens to the negotiations, but ponders if really Capricorn is salvagable. She in Byblos's mind needs a refit more than Qob does. (unaware of what Qob has been recently through)

Joe Manning -> Holstrum> ::Tapping at the control panel, trying to bring up an accurate situation display:: An agreement? One has already been made ... between me and your Captain.

Shane -> Sivok> Very well. ::steps over to Will and Troy:: I offer my assistance as engineer.

Pher -> Ah. He didn't bother to keep me informed. I'll let you work here, and speak with him a bit?

Joe Manning -> Holstrum> ::Glances back and points at the monitor:: I have a fairly reliable image of functional plasma flow, hull-breached sections, and bulkhead temperature readings.

Joe Manning -> Holstrum> I suggest you make a copy before I lose it to another power surge.

rosetto -> ::wakes up in his bunk and wonders what has been resolved::

Byblos -> Pher...I can free up Holstrums man..buy guarding those three Pe`taQs..::gesturs with his head to Maxwell Markus and Grotte::

Pher -> Sounds good to me ,byblos.

Byblos -> ::looks to Holstrum breifly::

Pher -> Troy? I'll need Audrey again.

rosetto -> ::gets up and walks up stairs to the galley... needs coffee::

Pher -> Anyone who might help might help. Others, just keep eyes out.

Troy Parson -> ::hands Audrey back to Pher::

Byblos -> ::walks across over to where the prisoners are...and speaks to Holstrum's man:: I got these losers. I think your boss needs your engineering assistance.

Shane -> Sivok>::steps up to Holstrum's console and downloads the list and image to his ODRI::

Pher -> Thanks. Let me know how much we can bring her back.

rosetto -> ::taps the com on the galley wall and it sputters....::

Pher -> :: Straps on Audrey and logs in the priviledged functions ::

Joe Manning -> Holstrum> ::Points to one section of the ship near the cargo bay:: This compartment here holds a number of O2 cannisters that are used as emergency supply in the event of life support failure. The proximity of dangerous temperature readings is quite a concern.

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> ::keeps eyes out in the corridor looking frustrated and...maybe a bit lost in this conclusion::

Pher -> :: Retreats out of easy earshot of most others ::

Joe Manning -> Guard> ::Glances away from the prisoners to look Byblos up and down:: My engineering assistance ain't much. I'm fine with a weapon, not much else.

Shane -> Sivok> I am assuming the automatic fire supression systems are offline, corerect?

Shane -> *::to Holsturm::

Pher -> +Joe+ Halstrom was in charge of Engineering and seems open to resume a deal he made with you earlier. Is this satisfactory?

rosetto -> ::sighs and brews some Earl Grey::

Byblos -> ::to Guard:: Okay, these clowns been searched?

Joe Manning -> Holstrum> ::Answering Sivok:: In most of the affected sections, yes.

Joe Manning -> #+Pher+ 'In charge?' What does that mean for our Verbistul friends?

Joe Manning -> Guard> O'course. The ones that mattered at least. That one's dead. ::Points the rifle toward Grotte::

Pher -> +Joe+ Maxwell and Grotte were under Halstrom's custody. Byblos is helping keep them that way.

Pher -> +Joe+ Halsrtom won the fire fight before we arrived.

Byblos -> ::takes a postion in front of the prisoners, a basic execution position for a quick stun if needed::

Joe Manning -> Maxwell> ::Raises his head to look up at Byblos, then looks over at Pher::

William Chocox -> ::to Holstrum and Sivok:: Could we vent the affected areas out into space? Or can we not get oxygen back into those sections.

Joe Manning -> #+Pher+ Good. And I'm glad to hear that Holstrum is still being cooperative. But if you get the prisoners transferred to our custody ... I'd very much like the chance to hand them over to Xorax colony.

Pher -> +Joe+ Getting everying back under control engineering wise will be non-trivial. Current project is saving Oxygen used when life support is down.

Byblos -> Pher ! Update Grotte is dead . Maxwell and ..Markus still alive, searched and....::looks:: bound.

Joe Manning -> Holstrum> My dear ... oxygen use is not my concern. A fire breaching those cannisters and causing yet another significant blast is my concern.

Pher -> +Joe+ Correction. Grotte is dead. Maxwell and Markus are secure.

Shane -> Sivok>::considers:: I agree with Mr. Chocox. We should then focus on life and other essential systems.

rosetto -> ::grabs his tea and heads to the bridge::

Pher -> +Joe+ Correction, life support is less important than preventing an oxygen blast. Many concerns. Long way to go.

Joe Manning -> Holstrum> ::Nods slightly:: Venting atmosphere in those sections would be well-advised. But most of the doors in those sections cannot be controlled from here. Their seals will need to be broken manually.

Pher -> :: Lets the engineers do engineering sort of things ::

Byblos -> ::does a quick test boot to Grotte's leg:: Have to check..he looks drained.

Joe Manning -> Holstrum> There will also be a number of emergency bulkheads that would have dropped the moment of the blast.

Joe Manning -> Holstrum> ::Recognizing William's voice:: You should know this, of course ... you know enough to -create- the blast.

rosetto -> #::enters the QoB bridge::

Joe Manning -> *knew enough

Shane -> Sivok>Do you have available EVA suits?

William Chocox -> Hey! Only the first blast was intentional and you're the one who wanted a distraction!

Joe Manning -> Maxwell> ::Puts his head back down:: Treachery all around. I imagine Mr. Parson's bomb threat was a fabrication. I certainly figured as much.

Shane -> Sivok>::eyebrows, then turns to William:: What did you do to create the blast?

Joe Manning -> Holstrum> I wanted a distraction, not a crisis and a potential catastrophic loss of life.

rosetto -> #Hello, Sir...

Troy Parson -> ::to Maxwell:: In all fairness, it could just as easily have been a bomb.

Joe Manning -> Tomar> ::Circles around the group to have a chat with Holstrum::

Byblos -> Quiet....::looks at Maxwell with his "ugly" face::

Joe Manning -> Maxwell> I look at the pirates and I look at the mercenaries and, lo, I cannot see the difference.

William Chocox -> I was providing a distraction this craptastical ship caused the crisis and potential catastrophic loss of life.

Pher -> I'm looking at you, Maxwell.

Troy Parson -> ((That was odd))

Joe Manning -> #::Looks back at Sal:: Nothing yet. Sounds like Pher's group has things in hand on Capricorn.

Pher -> Hey. People. Enough blame all around.

rosetto -> ((Troy, face it, YOU are odd... kiding))

William Chocox -> ::to Sivok:: I overrode the safety protocol and shunted enough power to blow the EPS conduit in the cargo bay.

Byblos -> Pher perhaps..these two should be moved elswhere. They are going to distract things in here...especially him...::gestures to Maxwell::

rosetto -> #Ah, I'll just take my position...

Pher -> Holstrum. Joe wants to haul Maxwell back to his employers. Would you object to our taking custody?

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> ::chews on a finger nail::

Pher -> Or you, Alex?

Joe Manning -> Tomar> ::Looks back at Pher before Holstrum can answer:: I certainly would not.

Shane -> Sivok>::looks at the rendered image on the console:: Then it would appear as if this conduit is preventing our contorl of systems in the area of the cargo bay.

Joe Manning -> Tomar> The sooner they are off this ship, the better.

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> ::corner-glance at Pher:: Pfff, whatever.

Byblos -> ::looks and notes it appears Alex is eating her finger...he must confess he's never seen a human do that before:::

William Chocox -> ((Also I did all of that stuff with the conduit in less then 30 seconds!))

Pher -> Troy? I'll need you at least long enough to make our shuttle flyable again.

Troy Parson -> All right.

Joe Manning -> Holstrum> ::Glances at Sivok:: Preventing control and reliable power flow. But I would imagine that much of the local circuitry and power flow has also been burned out.

Pher -> Byblos? If you could escort our fine friends. We're heading back to the shuttle.

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> ::mumbles to self and starts to wander a bit, still chewing on finger nails:: Quitting when I get back anyway...

Pher -> Also, the weapons taken from Maxwell? Where are they? He's got a pain stick I"m kind of fond of.

William Chocox -> ::starts look at the image:: Is there a secondary EPS conduit when can shift it to? Though that should have been done automatically if I remember this class of ships.

William Chocox -> ((Scratch that))

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> ::snickers at mention of pain stick::

Joe Manning -> Guard> ::Looks at Tomar:: Captain? Should we hand their weapons over?

Byblos -> Transpoerter down I take it. ::looks to Pher, the Nausicaan just not knowing how bad things are :: Yeah...best someone be with me though...Markus is a ....tricky one I believe.

Wolf -> (Thank you for letting me observe, Good Night)

Joe Manning -> Tomar> ::Nods at the guard, then looks at William::

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> ::raises hand unenthusiastically:: I'll go.

William Chocox -> ::to Tomar:: Need something sir?

Pher -> :: Reaquires her weapons ::

Joe Manning -> Guard> ::Walks over to an equipment locker in one corner of main engineering and points out the confiscated gear to Pher:: All here.

Shane -> Sivok> I suggest we re-route plasma flow and systems relying on the destroyed condiut to this condiut. ::points to the image:: Thae automatic function may have disable in an earlier fight.

Byblos -> C'mon Alex, Seeing a human chew on a digit is odd...

Pher -> :: Resolves to avoid being the first one in without having a weapon in the future ::

Pher -> Thank you. :: SMiles at the guard ::

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> ::puzzled:: What? ::finally gets it:: Oh... ::quickly pulls hand from mouth::

Shane -> Sivok> We will need to do this from sub-station C7 near the cargo-bay.

Joe Manning -> Guard> ::Looks Pher over and smiles:: You actually do this for a living?

Byblos -> Byblos ::hoists Maxwell to his feet next he does the same to Markus....very carefully::

William Chocox -> ::to Sivok:: Shall we grab some kits and head over there?

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> ::covers Byblos::

Byblos -> Okay Pher , myself and Alex will take these two to the bay. I'll COMM upon arrival.

Joe Manning -> Markus> Get your paws off me, you ape. ::Pulls his arm away sharply::

Ethan Neufeld -> Alex> ::kicks Markus in the xiphoid:: Shaddap.

Pher -> I'll be coming with you to do the flying.

Pher -> I think Troy might be useful here fixing stuff?

Troy Parson -> I tend to be better at taking things apart than putting them back together again...

Byblos -> Hah! You think I am from earth. You are dummer than I thought. LET's MOVE ::Byblos takes a rifle position behind the two prisoners and gets them moving::

Joe Manning -> PAUSE SIM