USS Excalibur - May 20 2012

[Rue Wydown 0]

Cptn Swain -> MISSION BRIEF: The bulk of the AT from the Excalibur has transported back from the Augustine, along with samples of the strange exoskeletons found aboard the ship for study. Further investigation yielded clues that the creatures may have been brought back to from the Dominion base on the planet. A small AT is preparing to beam down to the surface, a second team is also being prepared to continue work on the Augustine.

Cptn Swain -> Questions?

Fae -> Is the Augustine close enough to the planet for Fae to watchdog both ATs?

Cptn Swain -> I would assume. The second AT will be NPC'd though.

Cptn Swain -> Unless any of you would like to go back ;)

Fae -> OK.

Maryse Dubois -> heh

Cptn Swain -> Alright, if there's no more questions...

Cptn Swain -> BEGIN SIM

Cptn Swain -> BEGIN SIM

Cptn Swain -> BEGIN SIM

Fae -> :: At Hops, working out an orbit that keeps her in beam out range of both AT sites. ::

Fae -> :: An interesting problem, solvable, for a while, but the darn planet seems to be rotating... ::

Fae -> :: Preps a comm relay to try to cover any gaps. ::

Cptn Swain -> ::Having gotten a good power nap in, Swain headed out of his quarters and to the bridge::

Rue Wydown -> I hope Science did their homework. ::leans back in her chair::

Taryn Castell -> ::In the transporter room, prepping to go back down to the base with the other AT members. She'd handed off her sample kit to take to the lab for analysis. With a new one in hand, she was ready to go.::

Karl A. Schultz -> :: in the science lab, getting ready for away mission

Tandaris Admiran -> ::enters the TR, a funky little tool in his hand::

Maryse Dubois -> ::Standing in the TR, awaiting the new trip.::

Karl A. Schultz -> :: leaves the science lab and heads for the TR

Tandaris Admiran -> It’s been a whole … month … since I had an inscrutable piece of technology to examine. This is going to be fun!

Cptn Swain -> ::Steps onto the bridge.::

Charlotte Matsumura -> ::having wrapped up her subspace call back to Camelot... that went a lot differently than she expected...picks up her helmet and heads for the armory::

Karl A. Schultz -> :: enters the TR

Rue Wydown -> I wish I had some buttons to press. :D

Ryan Mesner -> ::walks into the TR, eating his self prepared last meal, a PB&J Sandwich::

Fae -> We could contact Tandaris and have him wire up a few.

Charlotte Matsumura -> ::changes out some of her accoutrements, signing a few items out of the special inventory::

Rue Wydown -> Eh, he's a bit busy right now. Perhaps when this is all said and done.

Taryn Castell -> ::Fidgets, wanting to break into her candy stash, but not knowing if she'd have enough time before they beamed down.::

Cptn Swain -> Status report.

Maryse Dubois -> Smirks as she watches Ryan eat his sandwich.::

Charlotte Matsumura -> ::satisfied with her selection, waves to the MAA, then heads back toward the TL::

Rue Wydown -> Oh look who's finally awake. ::tosses her head over her shoulder:: I was just about to send medical down to check on you. Make sure you didn't have sleep apnea or something.

Cptn Swain -> You said to get some rest. ::Smirking.:: I take it nothing deadly happened?

Rue Wydown -> Rest, yes. Play Rip Van Winkle, no. And no to your question too.

Ryan Mesner -> ::savors the last bite before turning to Taryn:: So, here we are again.

Karl A. Schultz -> I'm ready to go....

Fae -> Second round of ATs forming up. Prime team to the planet, a follow up team to Augustine.

Fae -> Should be ready to go soon.

Cptn Swain -> ::Nodding he approached the 'Perch' but only to lean on the railing from behind it.:: They find anything?

Charlotte Matsumura -> ::stepping into the lift, still wearing her hazard suit::

Taryn Castell -> ::Eyes Ryan.:: Fancy meeting you here. Hope you have your phaser handy. I'm not planning to get killed down there, thanks.

Rue Wydown -> Not much - just some sort of skin caske or something. There's a group experimenting on it now. We're sending an away team now down to the base to poke a stick into hidey holes.

Charlotte Matsumura -> ::noting the room is occupied already with the usual suspects::

Maryse Dubois -> ::Standing by Taryn.:: I think in this case, we should all be carrying one.

Cptn Swain -> Transport Operator> Step into my parlor, ladies and gentlemen.

Karl A. Schultz -> :: steps onto transporter pad...

Fae -> At first look, the carapaces made a few people think Scorpiad, but the large and small scale structures don't match up. Organic exoskeleton, though.

Ryan Mesner -> Yeah, where is yours? You know how to use one right?

Taryn Castell -> ::Steps up onto the transporter padd and waits to sparkle like a shining star.:: I'm a lover, not a fighter. ::She patted her hip.:: But I've got one. Just in case whatever is down there doesn't know that.

Cptn Swain -> ::Swain nodded:: Well that's good to know, though I assume it will be a while before we can get a full micro-cellular scan back, eh?

Tandaris Admiran -> ::also steps onto the pad, cradling his new toy::

Maryse Dubois -> ::Joins the team on the pad.::

Charlotte Matsumura -> According to the file, it was declared off limits due to "undetonated ordinance." Which means be very, very careful where you step.

Ryan Mesner -> Alright...::steps onto the padd:: Well, you distract whatever is down there with this...::he gestured over her body:: While I shoot them.

Charlotte Matsumura -> ::steps onto the transporter pad, reattaching her helmet::

Cptn Swain -> Transporter Ops> I'll try not to scatter too many of your atoms. ::Grins::

Charlotte Matsumura -> ::and locking herself back into the hazard suit::

Ryan Mesner -> Alright, you heard Charlotte. No touching things.

Fae -> Yep. In progress.

Maryse Dubois -> Why do I have the feeling "undetonated ordinance" means something completely different in this context.

Cptn Swain -> TO> Stand by for transport. I am putting you all down on the first level near the entrance.

Cptn Swain -> TO> The lower levels have some kind of dampening field we can't penetrate with sensors, let alone an angular confinement beam.

Rue Wydown -> Right-o. Would have sent our mission specialist down with the away team, but I'm too afraid the crew would shoot him. Although I'm sure he'd make a nice human shield.

Charlotte Matsumura -> Because *that* shouldn't worry anyone... ::mutters::

Cptn Swain -> TO> We'll be keeping active locks on you. Now, stand by to glimmer. ::Activates the transporter.::

Maryse Dubois -> ::Shimmers.::

Ryan Mesner -> I'd prefer to shimmer but...::glimmers::

Karl A. Schultz -> :: shimmmmmers ::

Charlotte Matsumura -> ((But I didn't sign the contract to be a vampire... ))

Charlotte Matsumura -> (( Wait no. He said glimmer. Isn't that the Steven Segal flick? ))

Taryn Castell -> ::Glows radiantly with her inner faerie as she shimmers magically from one point to the other. And slaps on her @.::

Cptn Swain -> ACTION> The Excalibur AT materializes just inside the Dominion base. It's clear that the base itself hasn't been in use for some time, but there are signs all around of excavation work by the Augustine crew. First floor layout is fairly basic -- some commons rooms, a store room, and a munitions center. The team beamed into a walkway that leads to some stairs and the second floor.

Ryan Mesner -> @Whatever. ::deglimmers::

Cptn Swain -> ::Smirks:: Perhaps we should have him take a look at the creatures then?

Rue Wydown -> ((::sprinkles Fairy dust around::))

Charlotte Matsumura -> ::glows radiantly with the inner goddess -- that *is* her middle name, after all -- before materializing on the quarantined station with a @::

Rue Wydown -> Na, I'd rather keep him confined to quarters.

Cptn Swain -> ::Tips his head:: I can live with that.

Fae -> AT to the planet is away. I'm showing good transport.:: Sets up to monitor ::

Cptn Swain -> I still think he knew more than he was letting on, but what am I going to do? ::Sighs::

Karl A. Schultz -> @ :: materializes inside base

Tandaris Admiran -> @::looks around:: Not in the best of shape.

Rue Wydown -> Torture?

Maryse Dubois -> @ ::Pulls out her tric and begins scanning for lifesigns.::

Rue Wydown -> I hear water boarding is nice this time of year.

Cptn Swain -> Have you seen the forms they make you fill out?

Fae -> You could work without the forms and hope no one tattles.

Karl A. Schultz -> @ :: takes out a tricorder and starts scanning

T'Prehl -> @::on the surface, scanning::

T'Prehl -> (Sorry, was out for Victoria Day celebrations)

Rue Wydown -> Sweetie, they make you fill out forms to blow your nose. You ought to be used to it by now.

Charlotte Matsumura -> (( Heh. Still getting used to everyone being off of work tomorrow... ))

Cptn Swain -> ::He smirked at Fae, and looked towards the main viewer::

T'Prehl -> ((It's nice :D ))

Cptn Swain -> Anything back from Camelot yet? I would have thought they would have responded to me by now?

Cptn Swain -> It's been what? Four or five hours?

Fae -> No incoming comm.

Fae -> I don't know that they've got relays around that storm yet.

Ryan Mesner -> @ Alright, spread out a little, look around, but stay in visual range. I don't want anyone disappearing in the first 5 minutes.

Rue Wydown -> I could poke a stick at them?

Cptn Swain -> @ACTION> Sensors show a good deal of equipment on the second floor, both Dominion and Federation.

Cptn Swain -> We'll give it another hour and then ... poke them again.

Tandaris Admiran -> @::Ryan:: Are we going down to the second floor?

Maryse Dubois -> @ It's almost just like the Augustine. Not picking up any lifesigns at the moment.

Karl A. Schultz -> @ all right

Taryn Castell -> @ ::Also scanning the area, Taryn turned to Ryan.:: First floor looks empty of biosigns.

T'Prehl -> @ Alot of equipment on the second floor.

Ryan Mesner -> @ Lets keep moving then. There’s still an off chance we could find people from the Augustine, and if not, I want this base secured before we begin poking around.

T'Prehl -> @::Nods, still scanning::

Karl A. Schultz -> @ :: nods ::

Rue Wydown -> ::starts humming 99 Bottles of Ale on the wall::

Charlotte Matsumura -> @ ::searching the immediate area, keeping within visual range of the rest of the AT::

Cptn Swain -> ::Rue:: I hate the waiting.

Taryn Castell -> @ ::Starts up the stairs to the second floor, waving her tricorder as she went.::

Maryse Dubois -> @ ::Walks a few paces up the stairs towards Taryn, scanning the area.:: I wonder how many of those exoskeletons we'll find here.

Karl A. Schultz -> @ :: scanning around ::

T'Prehl -> @Anyone picking up Federation elements in the equipment on the 2nd floor?

Ryan Mesner -> @::staying close to Taryn and Maryse, phaser in hand::

Charlotte Matsumura -> @ ::following up the stairs::

Charlotte Matsumura -> # CDR Alexander> ::pausing outside the door to LCOL Lockhaven's office::

Rue Wydown -> It is what it is. ::raises a brow:: Wait a minute. You ran mostly science based missions. Wasn’t that Hurry Up and Wait Central?

Cptn Swain -> ::Smirks:: Doesn't mean I didn't like the waiting. My ex-oh used to kid that we would have finished missions way faster if I didn't get distracted so easily.

Tandaris Admiran -> @::begins poking his head into different rooms, looking for something sufficiently creepy to begin a more thorough investigation::

Charlotte Matsumura -> # Lockhaven> ::doesn't look up, scrolling through the PADD in his hand::

T'Prehl -> @::follows team upstairs::

Charlotte Matsumura -> # Alexander> ::raps on the doorframe::

Cptn Swain -> ACTION> The layout of the base is rather unusual, and doesn't appear to have a way to the lower levels from the first floor -- though there does appear to be a lift on the second floor that goes directly to the lower levels, which are about 20m underground.

Karl A. Schultz -> @ :: follows T'Prehl

Tandaris Admiran -> @:: T'Prehl:: Lots of Federation equipment over here. Looks like this was their staging area.

Charlotte Matsumura -> # Lockhaven> ::looks up, arching a brow:: Well... if it isn't our information management specialist. Not often we see your smiling face.

Ryan Mesner -> ((Hey sorry guys, but I have to dip out, I'll see you next week))

Cptn Swain -> It was even harder when I first took over the Cassini. The Idrisi only had about 40 people on it, so we were all involved in anything we were doing.

T'Prehl -> @That indeed looks the case.

Charlotte Matsumura -> # Alexander> Nice to see you, too, Colonel. ::wry grin as he enters::

Charlotte Matsumura -> # Lockhaven> So what brings you out of the shadows?

Rue Wydown -> You know there's medication available for that. ::teasing a bit::

Cptn Swain -> ACTION> The second floor also has a lot of lab space, Dominion and Federation equipment is all over the place. There are a number of labs setup, though the Dominion equipment seems to be in less than working shape.

Tandaris Admiran -> @::heads over to a set of doors around which a lot of Federation equipment is stacked:: This appears to be a lift. ::consults the directory at the side:: It goes to the subterranean levels.

Taryn Castell -> @ ::Poking about on the second floor, but equipment wasn't her thing, yo. It was just hunks of machinery. She didn't get uber excited about it.:: Still no lifesigns. Is anyone getting any readings from below?

Cptn Swain -> ::Grins:: So they tell me.

Karl A. Schultz -> @ :: arrives on the second floor

Charlotte Matsumura -> # Alexander> The Augustine... well, the base the Augustine was sent to investigate.

T'Prehl -> @Quite interesting.

Tandaris Admiran -> @ I guess this floor was their public-facing facility.

Charlotte Matsumura -> # Lockhaven> ::nods:: Generally off limits... I can only assume she was sent to ensure status quo.

Cptn Swain -> Not that I am trying to get rid of you, but why don't you head down to the labs and see what they're finding with those samples.

Cptn Swain -> I can handle it from up here.

Charlotte Matsumura -> # Alexander> Which makes sense. But if that's all she was doing, Colonel, then why is it that the information request from Excalibur has been stonewalled by your office?

Rue Wydown -> No problem. ::hops down from the hot seat:: Be glad to. Was afraid I'd miss out on all the fun. I'll let you know what they find.

Charlotte Matsumura -> # Alexander> ::having remained standing, leveling a gaze from his 6' height to the seated colonel::

Tandaris Admiran -> @ We should make sure we don’t miss anything up here before we head down the lift.

Charlotte Matsumura -> @ ::bringing up the rear, senses on alert for any threats::

Cptn Swain -> ::Nods:: Have fun. Don't let the bed bugs bite.

Karl A. Schultz -> @ :: scanning around ::

Tandaris Admiran -> @ For all we know, that’s where the Augustine’s crew went wrong….

Maryse Dubois -> @ ::Frowns.:: The Transporter Chief did say there was a dampening field in effect on this level.

T'Prehl -> @I agree, this would be a good place to start.

Charlotte Matsumura -> # Lockhaven> ::eyes narrow briefly in appraisal, then shakes his head:: Not sure what you mean. The storm's been wreaking havoc on comms...

Tandaris Admiran -> @::nods at Maryse:: I’ll see if I can access the base’s computer system and determine the source of that field then.

Taryn Castell -> @ ::Wondering if the Dominion dug too greedily and too deep and woke something up in the darkness.::

Cptn Swain -> ACTION> There are husks in several of the labs in the second floor, in similar conditions to the ones on the Augustine, though some of them appear to be being studied on the older Dominion equipment -- which is all offline.

Charlotte Matsumura -> # Alexander> Save the bull, Colonel. I've just had contact with Excalibur, so I know our comms are working just fine now that the storm has passed. ::pauses:: You're sitting on the station file. I want to know why.

Rue Wydown -> Don't worry, ::entering the lift:: I don't need as much sleep as you, Captain. ::grins as the doors closed::

Karl A. Schultz -> @ a lot of labs on this floor

Cptn Swain -> ::He wasn't going to live that down anytime soon::

Cptn Swain -> ::Fae:: Has the second team headed over yet?

Rue Wydown -> ((2 minute warning folks))

Cptn Swain -> (( Three minute warning ))

Cptn Swain -> (( err 2 ))

Taryn Castell -> (( WHICH IS IT!!!!!!????????? ))

Cptn Swain -> (( 2 ))

T'Prehl -> (Being generous there Captain)

Maryse Dubois -> ((lol))

Rue Wydown -> ((::winds the Captain's watch::))

Taryn Castell -> (( OMG, I AM SO CONFUSED!!!!!!!! ))

Tandaris Admiran -> @ ::T'Prehl:: Perhaps you and Schultz could each take a doctor and split up to investigate the labs on this level?

Fae -> (( I think they ought to compromise.... Two. ))

Charlotte Matsumura -> # Lockhaven> I'm not sitting on anything but my cheeks, Commander -- and I don't appreciate the insinuation. The request likely hasn't made it to your fine information management staff yet.

Rue Wydown -> ((::hands Taryn some candy:: Just relax sweetie))

T'Prehl -> ::Studies the husks on the tables and analyzing equipment::

Taryn Castell -> (( Oh! Candy! ::Sugar coma:: ))

Karl A. Schultz -> @ :: nods ::

Taryn Castell -> @ ::Pokes around in one of the labs, getting scans of the samples to see if they were like the samples they'd already taken or super special secret samples.::

Cptn Swain -> ACTION> The husks do appear to be slightly different in composition, at least from what the sensors can tell. They seem to be less reflective than either the first set encountered in engineering and even else than he second set found in the Augustine's science labs.

Taryn Castell -> @ ::Poke poke poke poke poke.::

Charlotte Matsumura -> # Alexander> ::jaw clenches, muscle ticking:: Excalibur doesn't have all the information, Colonel. And so Excalibur and her crew are exploring, investigating...

Tandaris Admiran -> @::wanders over to a terminal:: OK, my pretty. Time to see what you can do.

Cptn Swain -> ACTION> The bodies also appear to be slightly different from table to table. Some have longer 'arms' while others appear to be sturdier built.

Tandaris Admiran -> @::takes the device he brought along and sets it atop the terminal, interfacing it with the Dominion systems::

Charlotte Matsumura -> # Alexander> They're going to find the same thing Augustine did, and if they don't know what they're up against, they're going to end up the same bloody way. Do you want that to happen, Colonel?

Taryn Castell -> (( Really quick - if anyone sees any egg-like things that start to open... I'd suggest running. ))

Charlotte Matsumura -> # Alexander> Because I thought we lost enough during the war.

Maryse Dubois -> ((lol))

Charlotte Matsumura -> # Lockhaven> ::lips thin, looking up at Alexander::

Cptn Swain -> PAUSE SIM

Cptn Swain -> PAUSE SIM

Cptn Swain -> PAUSE SIM

T'Prehl -> ::Paused::

Karl A. Schultz -> :: paused *

Fae -> :: paused ::

Rue Wydown -> Whew

Cptn Swain -> Sorry, wish we had more time tonight, but don't want to run too late into Challenger.

Cptn Swain -> Great stuff all around tonight.

Cptn Swain -> Before we do TBS, since next week is an American Holiday, how many of you expect to be here next week?

Fae -> I'll likely be here.

Maryse Dubois -> I should be here

Tandaris Admiran -> I’ll be here.

Taryn Castell -> I'll grace you with my presence.

Taryn Castell -> And presents.

Rue Wydown -> You'll bring presents?

Charlotte Matsumura -> I'm going to be back in the States... Not sure if I'll have a computer or the time.

Cptn Swain -> You'll be held to that now!

Karl A. Schultz -> is it memorial day next week

Taryn Castell -> Presents for all!

Cptn Swain -> Absences will be excused, but it looks like we'll have enough here to run on schedule.

Taryn Castell -> In Memoriam.

Rue Wydown -> Okay. Any other questions?

Cptn Swain -> *crickets*

Taryn Castell -> ::Covers cricket in chocolate and eats.:: Mmmmmmmmmm.

Cptn Swain -> Alright, if there's no more questions -- Rue would you be so kind.

Rue Wydown -> Crew Dismissed!

Tandaris Admiran -> TBS?

T'Prehl -> Goodnight, folks!

Cptn Swain -> I'll leave that open.

Maryse Dubois -> night night

Rue Wydown -> G'night all