USS Excalibur

[Rue Wydown 0]

Cptn Swain -> MISSION BRIEF: Excalibur and the convoy are entering the Avalon system. Science and engineering continue to play with their flashing lights, while Medical is finally getting a chance to catch their breath.

Cptn Swain -> Questions?

Cptn Swain -> None?

Cptn Swain -> Let's get started then. BEGIN SIM

Cptn Swain -> BEGIN SIM

Rue Wydown -> ((Muhahah))

Cptn Swain -> BEGIN SIM

Rue Wydown -> ::on the bridge, having had fun watching Tandy, T'Prehl and Karl working::

T'Prehl -> ::Still working on the device::

Cptn Swain -> ::On the bridge, as they were finally getting back to Avalon after what had been the strangest non-war-time convoy escort mission of his career::

Cptn Swain -> Is it just me, or is it cold? ::Shivers slightly in the command seat::

Rue Wydown -> +Dubois+ Bridge to Medical. Have you all wrapped up and ready to return yet?

Fae -> :: On the bridge, listening in to all, but focusing on business at hand. ::

Charlotte Matsumura -> @ ::making her way through the refugee ship, making sure the sec teams have been rounded up::

T'Prehl -> ::still working on deciphering the alien language on the control panel::

Tandaris Admiran -> ::scanning the device with his tricorder now that T'Prehl has activated one part of it::

Cptn Swain -> ACTION> With all the convoy traffic, Excalibur has been slated as the last ship to dock and won't be docking at one of the hard points on Camelot, but instead will be docking in one of the dry-docks.

Maryse Dubois -> ::Finished washing up for the millionth time.:: +Rue+ Yes Commander, we've finally caught up.

Tandaris Admiran -> I’m not detecting any emissions that would indicate a build-up of energy in preparation for detonation.

Fae -> ( Mutters ) A dry dock? Haven't they heard there has been a change of command?

Tandaris Admiran -> Perhaps this is a standby mode?

Rue Wydown -> +Dubois+ Well, herd the cats to the transporter room and we'll beam you all back.

Taryn Castell -> @ ::Still on the fugee's ship, she'd stitched and sealed and set and healed broken bones, and pretty much everything but tend to small, frightened children, which she left to their security crew because they were known to be so loving. Hearing Rue's comm, she tilted her head in Maryse's direction, wiping alien blood from her hands.::

Ryan Mesner -> ::standing near enough to Dubois to overhear:: Thank god. I feel like I need an old fashioned water shower, on top of normal decon.

T'Prehl -> I am thinking the same.

Maryse Dubois -> @ +Rue+ Understood. ::Looking to Ryan and Taryn.:: Time to go home. ::Smirks at Ryan's comment.:: Let's get everyone together.

Cptn Swain -> ::Hears Fae muttering:: Something wrong?

T'Prehl -> I'm still trying to work out the language, but the grammar structure is quite complicated, and the UT is having a hard time coping.

Fae -> No... No... I'm quite used to bringing her into dry dock. Thing is, this time there isn't something wrong.

Fae -> Old habits die hard, I guess.

Ryan Mesner -> ::taps his badge:: +Charlotte+ We're heading back to Excalibur. Round up the teams for transport.

Cptn Swain -> Well we are the least in need of the actual docking facilities.

T'Prehl -> It's really unlike any language I've encountered before, but I think I'm beginning to get some progress. This large red button here appears to be the power button.

Fae -> True.

Charlotte Matsumura -> @ ::heading down the corridor to head back to Excal, after making sure all her colleagues are already herded back to transport::

Fae -> I don't know. Just once I might have liked to come in the front door, rather than the garage?

Cptn Swain -> ::Rue:: At least the flyboys got to spend a lot of time out in space doing their thing. I really don't know if I'll ever get used to having fighters attached to the ship.

Fae -> Well, a girl has to have a dream, right?

Charlotte Matsumura -> @ +Mesner+ Teams are all present and accounted for, Chief. Already on my way to meet you for transport.

Rue Wydown -> Ms Waters, you want to alert the transporter room we'll have people returning shortly. Make sure the biofilters are activated. I don't want them bring home any hitchhiking bugs.

Ryan Mesner -> @ +Charlotte+ Very good. Mesner out.

Cptn Swain -> ::Nods:: That's the last thing we need, the whole crew to come down with some alien flu.

Rue Wydown -> Trust me, you don't. You ought to see them in their native environment. Very interesting.

Maryse Dubois -> @ ::Packing up what's left of her medkit.::

Fae -> Aye. :: Gets on a line to the transporter chief, coordinating leave lists, adding a filter reminder, and shrugging at the rolled eyes. ::

Cptn Swain -> I suppose that mission could have gone a lot worse. ::He said standing, still thinking the bridge was a few degrees colder than it needed to be::

T'Prehl -> ::presses another series of buttons on the console:: Okay, this appears to be the targetting screen, to choose a target destination for the weapon.

Ryan Mesner -> @::rather eager to leave::

Charlotte Matsumura -> @ ::pulling up her tricorder, checks the data she downloaded, then closes the tricorder and slips it back into the holster::

Rue Wydown -> Are you sure you're not coming down with something yourself?

Cptn Swain -> I hope not. ::He said with a frown:: I hate sickbay. ::Pausing remembering his XO had once called that her demesne.::

Charlotte Matsumura -> @ ::entering the rally point, where the Excal crew members are awaiting transport::

Cptn Swain -> It's all just so very ... anti-septic.

Karl A. Schultz -> :: runs some scans of the torpedo

Taryn Castell -> @ Well, I can't say I'm not happy to get back, but there's still a lot of stuff these people need. I hope Camelot is ready to handle all of this. ::Gear packed up, she moved to the transporter with the others.::

Cptn Swain -> ACTION> Excalibur's teams begin transporting back to the Excalibur.

T'Prehl -> How are your scans doing along? Did you find anything of interest, Mr. Schultz?

Rue Wydown -> Regardless. Maybe you should go down and get checked out.

Troy Parson -> Qob: I should probably run as well. G'night all!

Karl A. Schultz -> I am running current scans and I will compare to the earlier scans to see what's different

Cptn Swain -> Maybe later. Once things settle down a little bit. I am sure the last thing they need right now is another patient.

Maryse Dubois -> @ They were alerted before our arrival, and had plenty of time to prepare. We have done all we can, and our job is done. ::Joining the others to leave.::

T'Prehl -> Excellent. Do keep me appraised.

Ryan Mesner -> @ Here here.

Cptn Swain -> I am curious what the brass plan to do with this mess. ::He said motioning to the viewscreen of docking transports.::

Charlotte Matsumura -> @ ::hovering toward the back of the crew, making sure that the rest of her security colleagues beam before she does::

Tandaris Admiran -> Hmm

Fae -> :: Slides into the grappling range of the dock ::

Fae -> :: Wonders idly if they'll let her be elegant, or if they'll just grab her. ::

Tandaris Admiran -> The device is using some kind of solid state memory storage I've never seen before.

Fae -> :: These tractor operators don't always respect a girl's independence and pride. ::

Rue Wydown -> I'm sure they will get it sorted.

Cptn Swain -> I am just glad they get to do the sorting and not us, eh?

Fae -> Nice thought, Captain. Good luck with it.

Cptn Swain -> We did our bit as far as I am concerned. We got the convoy back here in one piece and ... mostly... avoided an diplomatic incident.

Tandaris Admiran -> It explains why we were having trouble accessing any data until you turned it on, but I'm still puzzled … ::glances down at the console:: If this is correct, then its capacity is almost 30,000 gigaquads.

Cptn Swain -> Speaking of which, how is our dear guest, Mister Goss doing? Still in the brig I assume?

Taryn Castell -> @ ::Appears back on the Excalibur. SURPRISE!::

Rue Wydown -> ACTION>Transporter Chief jumps at Taryn's exclamation.

Maryse Dubois -> @ ::Shimmers back on board Excal::

Fae -> :: Glancing around the bridge, hoping someone else is going to pick up that question. ::

Taryn Castell -> Hi! ::Grins at the TR Chief.:: Miss me?

T'Prehl -> (sorry, room froze)

Ryan Mesner -> ::looks around:: No announcement at all. That's just rude.

Rue Wydown -> Oh, he's still cookin' down there. Slimy git.

Cptn Swain -> Chief> ::shakes his head::

Fae -> :: Lines up the last tiny bit of the approach, and attempts something like elegance, gliding gently into a nicely centered position. ::

Fae -> + Dry Dock + We're baaaaack!

Rue Wydown -> Rhomer>::the pied piper of the kids with his chocolate bars::

Cptn Swain -> ::Nods:: Well have security transfer him to Camelot once we've gotten settled down a little bit. I'll give that mess to the Admiral as well.

Taryn Castell -> Yes, quite rude. ::She shouldered her bag and stepped off the padd, heading out into the corridor.:: Now for a shower, and a bath, and three hair washings, because one isn't going to be enough to get all the sick out.

Charlotte Matsumura -> @ ::beams back aboard with the last team::

Cptn Swain -> ::Heads over to the replicator to get a cup of tea to see if that warmed him up at all.::

Rue Wydown -> Transporter Chief>::shakes his head::

Ryan Mesner -> Agreed. ::moves to follow Taryn::

Fae -> Done with engines, captain?

Charlotte Matsumura -> ::shimmers and rematerializes aboard Excal::

Rue Wydown -> Rhomer>::transports back to the ship::

Maryse Dubois -> ::Smirks at Taryn as she walked out of the TR.::

Cptn Swain -> ACTION> Camelot Control signals Excalibur to hold position as one of the transports is having trouble docking.

Charlotte Matsumura -> ::smirks at Rhomer as they step down off the transport platform:: Have fun playing nanny?

Fae -> Hold. Station Ops wants us to stand by.

Fae -> :: Tries to get an image of the transport in question up on the main screen ::

Cptn Swain -> ::Nods:: You might want to tell engineering we're getting ready to dock. I imagine Tandaris is still playing with his new ... toy ...

Rue Wydown -> Rhomer> S'okay. ::one shoulder shrug::

Cptn Swain -> ::to Fae*::

Fae -> Someone's having trouble snuggling in.

T'Prehl -> ::examined the weapon's SSD memory drive(s)::

Rue Wydown -> +Dubois+ Bridge to Medical, Do we have everyone back yet?

Maryse Dubois -> +Rue+ Yes Commander, everyone has been accounted for. Most are heading to their quarters to clean up.

Charlotte Matsumura -> It kept them quiet and from completely panicking. Not bad. ::pats him on the shoulder, then saunters past, out into the corridor::

Rue Wydown -> +Dubois+Thanks. I'll need a progress report from you by the end of next duty shift.

Cptn Swain -> ::Returns to the perch with tea, but stays by the ledge instead of going up into his chair::

Tandaris Admiran -> This is a very advanced memory system for a weapon. However, I'm not detecting any active subroutines.

Maryse Dubois -> +Rue+ Understood. ::Arrives at her own quarters, stepping inside.::

Tandaris Admiran -> It appears to be in a passive mode at the moment.

Rue Wydown -> So we have the away everyone back. That's good news.

Cptn Swain -> ::Leans over and hits the comms panel:: +Engineering+ We're preparing to dock, be on stand by to switch over to the dry dock's power supply.

Charlotte Matsumura -> ::fighting back her own anxieties, ready to deliver the information she has::

Charlotte Matsumura -> ::but can't rush it, and will deliver it in person, once they dock::

Taryn Castell -> ::Enters the turbolift, holding it for anyone else heading out, and then calls for her deck.::

Tandaris Admiran -> So far we're assuming it's a ballistic weapon, but perhaps it's a kind of smart mine? It could lie in wait, complex targeting data in storage, detonating only when the targeting parameters are fulfilled.

Cptn Swain -> ::Nods to Rue:: Good. They did a fantastic job, again. Maybe we'll have a mission soon where we don't also run a mobile clinic?

Fae -> :: Looks mildly sheepish at the captain. :: I was thinking of holding off that warning till that merchie snuggles up. Might have to go give them a push.

Maryse Dubois -> ::Peels off her lab coat and uniform jacket before preparing her shower.::

Cptn Swain -> ::Takes a sip of his tea:: Eh, no worries.

Cptn Swain -> ACTION> Excalibur is finally given permission to dock.

Fae -> :: Makes herself aware of obstacles and local traffic, just in case she has to move in a hurry. ::

Charlotte Matsumura -> ::working her way down the corridor to the lift:: Deck #.

T'Prehl -> ::rubs chin:: That is a fair assumption, I would say. There's no real evidence to proove this device is some sort of ballistic type weapon.

Fae -> + Dry Dock+ Could you give us tractors dock and a utility tether please?

Rue Wydown -> Let me contact security to prepare a transport of Mr Goss?

Cptn Swain -> ::Nods::

Charlotte Matsumura -> ::steps out of the lift, headed for main security::

Fae -> :: Switches the external lights from ship in motion to indicate moored ::

Rue Wydown -> +Security+ Bridge to Security.

Cptn Swain -> ACTION> Dry Dock gives Fae what she asks for.

Karl A. Schultz -> we started from basic assumption based on computer analysis

Fae -> :: Locks into external power, then switches master mode to docked. ::

Fae -> +Engineering+ We have power from the dock. Done with engines.

Ryan Mesner -> ((sorry guys, gotta call it a night, see ya'll next week))

Charlotte Matsumura -> (( Night! ))

Cptn Swain -> ::Feels the ship come to a rest as the dampers hesitate a moment::

Charlotte Matsumura -> +Wydown+ Matsumura here, Commander.

Fae -> :: Starts monitoring the power down checklist. ::

Maryse Dubois -> ::After turning on some soothing music, she removes the rest of her uniform and begins washing.::

Rue Wydown -> +Matsumura+ You want to prepare our brig guest for transport over to station security once we're settled with docking, please.

Fae -> :: Pulls the main screen back from the troubled merchantman to view ahead ::

Karl A. Schultz -> I am sure the Starfleet Engineering will learn more about this, once they do more thorough analysis

Charlotte Matsumura -> +Wydown+ I'm entering main security now. I'll ensure our guest is ready for transport.

Rue Wydown -> Rhomer>::spring his step, heads back down to the Marine barracks::

Rue Wydown -> +Matsumura+ Thank you, Bridge out.

Taryn Castell -> ::In her quarters, she began to strip, naked before her uniform even hit the floor.:: So much blood on my lab coat! Those people bleed entirely too much. ::She replicated herself a bowl of jelly beans to eat while she was showering.::

Cptn Swain -> ACTION> Incoming message from Camelot for Captain Swain, text only...

Charlotte Matsumura -> ::enters main security, heading directly toward the brig::

Tandaris Admiran -> ::Schultz:: What, aren't you interested in leer—ah. ::forgets that, as an engineer, his desire to learn how things work is not always shared with those who want to learn what can be made to work::

Fae -> :: starts to relax a bit. Tends to tense up a bit when maneuvering in close with lots of other trafic about. ::

Fae -> Captain. Incoming from Camelot for you.

Fae -> Text format.

Cptn Swain -> ::Looks to Rue first, then to Fae:: Put it through to my console.

Cptn Swain -> ::Makes his way up to his chair::

Fae -> :: Routes it to The Chair. ::

Charlotte Matsumura -> ::standing before Goss' cell:: ::looks to him, then turns her attention to the master at arms:: We're docking, so we'll need to prepare him for transport.

Rue Wydown -> ::just gives a slight shrug, continuing down her check list of what needs to happen::

Cptn Swain -> Oh goodie. Orders.

Charlotte Matsumura -> MAA> ::nods:: I've got a team on stand-by, and station security has been alerted.

Fae -> Should the power down continue?

Karl A. Schultz -> We did the best inspection and analysis in this lab, but the Starfleet will have more sophophicated tools to dissect this thing

Maryse Dubois -> ::Washes her hair a few times before being satisfied with it. Once she's completely risned off, she gets out and begins to dry off.::

Rue Wydown -> Yes, Ms Waters. ::nods:: Proceed.

Fae -> :: Or wonders if the orders involve a refit? Is there a reason to be in dock after all? ::

Charlotte Matsumura -> ::nods:: Good. Make sure everything is entered in the log, and call myself or Chief if anything goes awry.

Cptn Swain -> ::Sits his tea down:: I have been requested and ordered to report to Cameot for debrief. Apparently they also want to talk to you Commander, but not right away.

Fae -> :: Decides on something new and different. Keeping her mouth shut for a bit? ::

Cptn Swain -> Apparently we're getting to hand off the football after all. Once we get settled down, they're even giving us some leave.

Rue Wydown -> No problem. ::nods::

Cptn Swain -> ::Surprised at that, and pleased. The crew was getting a little restless::

Fae -> :: Suspicious. Beware of admirals being nice... ::

Cptn Swain -> We might as well take the opportunity to stock up on anything. I am sure medical will need a fresh supply of lolipops.

Cptn Swain -> ::Smirks::

Fae -> :: Do they really have lolipops? ::

Tandaris Admiran -> From the looks of it, we don't need engineers so much as translators.

Taryn Castell -> ::No, because Taryn at them all.::

Rue Wydown -> I'm sure Ms Castell has eaten them all by now, so yes.

Maryse Dubois -> ((lol))

Charlotte Matsumura -> ::nods, then turns on her heel::

Rue Wydown -> I'll notify the department heads to send their lists to the quartermaster and supply chiefs.

Charlotte Matsumura -> ::brings a hand up to sweep a stray hair from her eyes, realizing that she must look a mess now::

Karl A. Schultz -> I am just looking forward to go back to normal science duty for change

Cptn Swain -> ::Closes the screen and brings his tea back to his lips:: Mmmm.

Cptn Swain -> (( Normal?? ))

Tandaris Admiran -> Curious that a machine associated with the Dominion and the Hakarians uses a different language altogether. ::chuckles:: Maybe we aren't the first to be doing this.

Maryse Dubois -> ::Grabs a fresh set of clothes and begins dressing. Once ready, she disposes of the old uniform and coat. Pity, that was one of her favorites.::

Cptn Swain -> (( Did we pass into an alternate universe while I wasn't looking

Cptn Swain -> ?))

T'Prehl -> As am I. Dissecting potential weapons of mass destruction is not my forte

Fae -> (( The change in command has him excessively optimistic. ))

Tandaris Admiran -> Maybe the Dominion, and now the Hakarians, and now us … found this device, or the plans for it, and had no clue what to do with it.

Rue Wydown -> +Medical+ Bridge to Medical. ::chipper tone::

Karl A. Schultz -> (( I mean regular science duty )

Cptn Swain -> (( Just giving you a hard time ;) ))

Maryse Dubois -> ::Grabbing a tea from the replicator, turning down the music to answer.:: +Rue+ Yes Commander?

Fae -> (( Fiddling with doomsday weapons is regular science duty on Excalibur. ))

Cptn Swain -> (( I wasn't goingt o say a word. ))

Charlotte Matsumura -> ::checking in with the officer of the watch before she can get her shower::

Cptn Swain -> (( Making them, of course, is engineering's job ))

Rue Wydown -> +Dubois+ Doctor, sorry to bother you. I know you're busy, but we'll need you to forward your supply list to the station ops crew within the next few hours.

Rue Wydown -> +Engineering+Bridge to Engineering.

Maryse Dubois -> ((Pretty much anything Engineering makes can be considered Doomsday. Just look at the cloak for example.))

Cptn Swain -> ::Takes another sip of his tea and heads for the lift:: Well, I am going to get going. You have the bridge, Commander.

Cptn Swain -> (( Two minute warning. ))

Taryn Castell -> ::Clean in every crevice, dimple, crack, orifice, and crelbow, Taryn downed the rest of her jelly beans and dressed quickly. In the mirror, she toyed with doing her hair up in some new and ridiculous alien fashion, but her arms were too tired.::

Karl A. Schultz -> I looking for a little R & R at the station

Rue Wydown -> Aye, Captain ::a little nod, goes back to her comms::

Maryse Dubois -> +Rue+ Yes Commander, fortunately I had already prepared a list before our last mission. Just needs a couple minor tweeks.

Fae -> :: Shuts down the helm functions, continues monitoring the power down, but starts to focus on the stores problem. Leave? Ha. ::

Tandaris Admiran -> Lt. Lane> +Rue+ Engineering here.

Rue Wydown -> +Dubois+Thank you. Bridge out. ::grinning::

Charlotte Matsumura -> ::satisfied with the way things are going with the watch, decides she's well past end of shift and heads for her quarters for a shower and a nap while she waits for the order to disembark::

Rue Wydown -> +Lane+ Hello, mate. We'll need a list of supplies you all will need forwarded to station ops.

Maryse Dubois -> ::Takes a PADD from her little desk and sits down on her couch. As she sips her tea, she makes some adjustments and sends in her medical requisition list.::

Rue Wydown -> +Science+ Bridge to Science.

Karl A. Schultz -> Since we are near the station, I should do some science inventory to see what we need at the station

Cptn Swain -> PAUSE SIM

Cptn Swain -> PAUSE SIM

Cptn Swain -> PAUSE SIM

Fae -> :: paused ::

T'Prehl -> ::Paused::

Cptn Swain -> Good work!

Cptn Swain -> So, for next week. We will have passed off the football so to speak and everyone will be enjoying some leave.

T'Prehl -> oooh

Karl A. Schultz -> so few weeks at the station and then to the next mission.

Rue Wydown -> Well, definitely next sim at the station.

Cptn Swain -> ::nod::

Cptn Swain -> Next week will for sure be at station.

Cptn Swain -> TBS will be 4-6 hours.

Cptn Swain -> Enough time for leave to get started,

Rue Wydown -> Any other questions?

Cptn Swain -> And remember the Commander's Standing Rue... errr Rule

Cptn Swain -> Don't get Arrested, cause she ain't bailing you out.