USS Excalibur Sim Log - 10.18.15

[Cdr Miranda Hawthorne 0]

MISSION BRIEF: The evacuation and conversion of the science labs into Noah's Ark has gone mostly according to K'Hal's schedule save for a small mix up that resulted in much of the bridge crew learning several new Caitian curses. We are preparing for our fleet of nearly 45 vessels to depart. There is a small group of civilians who have decided to stay behind, and we are transporting some supplies to them before we leave. Engineering is helping repair one of the larger civilian transports navigational deflectors while medical continues to deal with an influx of patients.

 

Cptn Swain -> BEGIN SIM

Cptn Swain -> BEGIN SIM

Cptn Swain -> BEGIN SIM

 

Hunter Matheson -> ::preflight commences, over in ten seconds give or take::

Jas -> ::patrolling around the cargo bay, keeping an eye on things::

Hunter Matheson -> ::checks the board config::

Rhan K'hal -> :: enters the bridge after his long stint in the TIC ::

Tandaris Admiran -> ::aboard the damaged vessel, directing repair of the deflector::

Cptn Swain -> ::On the bridge, drinking tea, as per usual:: Status report.

Tandaris Admiran -> ::breathing down the necks of the transport engineers and his own personnel while he monitors an EVA crew that is finishing the installation::

Cdr Miranda Hawthorne -> Lt. Klein> ::Stationary in the cargo bay, watching everything. On the whole, this group of patients had been less confrontational.::

Hunter Matheson -> Helm ready for departure, monitoring USS Wasp, Captain.

Hunter Matheson -> ::his eyes continually sweep the board, the grid, the status and positions of all in the convoy::

Rhan K'hal -> Other than the Plains of Somhwair, all transports, escorts, cruisers and stray atoms of hydrogen standing by. Transports to the surface still in progress.

Maryse Dubois -> ::Moving from cargo bay to cargo bay, checking on her staff.::

Hunter Matheson -> ::and the proximity alarm::

Jas -> ::finishes loop of the cargo bay and stops beside Klein:: Everything seems to be in order. Certainly less... hectic.

Rhan K'hal -> :: settles in over at the mission operations station, pulls up his heavily condensed information view ::

Cdr Miranda Hawthorne -> Lt. Klein> ::Nods.:: Yes, for now. We had a mix of races last time, which didn't help things.

Cptn Swain -> ::Nods:: Signal to the Klingons to begin moving out ahead, and notify Commander d'Aubigine to do the same.

Tandaris Admiran -> ::gestures at one of his people:: Savok, looks like Team 2 is almost finished aligning the gaussian actuators.

Rhan K'hal -> Aye, Cap'n.

Tandaris Admiran -> Restart the computer calibration subroutine.

Rhan K'hal -> :: contacts Kutang, unleashes the Klingons, and sends an internal signal to d'A to do the same ::

Tandaris Admiran -> ::taps his combadge:: Team 1, what's the status on the power integration?

Cptn Swain -> ::Miranda:: What's the status of the repairs to the Plains of Somhwair? I thought we told Tandaris he had an hour? It's been three.

Jas -> ::surveys the cargo bay thoughtfully before shooting a questioning look to Klein:: You think it will get worse?

Tandaris Admiran -> Kessick> +Tandaris+ Kessick here, sir. We had some trouble with incompatibilities in the EPS frequency. But you should see the grid come online any time now.

Cdr Miranda Hawthorne -> ::She inhaled deeply through her nose and shook her head.:: I haven't seen a status report come over, but I'll find out. +Tandaris+ Hawthorne to Admiran.

Rhan K'hal -> :: watches the Klingons move off and poof under the cloak shimmer while the fighter squadrons zip off into the distance much less dramatically ::

Cptn Swain -> ::Swain was rarely unreasonable, but he knew the Jem'Hadar weren't exactly leisurely. Their latest tactical data showed the Jem'Hadar task force a little close than he would like::

Maryse Dubois -> ::Stepping out of CB 2, heading for 3.:: +Rhan+ Has any of the other ships reported their medical status?

Cptn Swain -> ::Nods::

Tandaris Admiran -> +Kessick+ Good. You report to me, I report too—speak of the devil.

Cdr Miranda Hawthorne -> Lt. Klein> It could always be worse, Ensign. Always. ::He grunted.:: Keeping the families elsewhere helps cut down on chaos in here, though.

Tandaris Admiran -> +Hawthorne+ Commander. How's the weather?

Rhan K'hal -> +Maryse+ Nothing specific, just green light pings. I think everyone is pretty well settled by this point.

Cptn Swain -> ::K'Hal:: Even if Tandaris is able to make the repairs in time, we'll want to keep that ship on the edge of the formation, but have Constance assign two of the Advances to protect our flank. Last thing we need is a transport going Crazy Ivan in the middle of us at Warp 4.

Cdr Miranda Hawthorne -> +Admiran+ The weather on the bridge is stormy. There's a cloud above the Captain's head that doesn't look too promising for you if repairs aren't completed soon. What's your status?

Maryse Dubois -> +Rhan+ That'sgood to hear. :;Walks into CB 3's makeshift ICU.::

Jas -> Say there is an attack though... where do our priorities lie? To the those who chose to stay behind on the planet or the refugees we house here?

Tandaris Admiran -> +Hawthorne+ We're almost done, Commander. Promise. We ran into some snags interfacing a Federation deflector assembly with their system.

Cdr Miranda Hawthorne -> Byriam girl> ::Runs past Maryse as she enters the cargo bay, escaping into the ship's corridor.::

Tandaris Admiran -> ::watches as the deflector grid system comes online at his display:: Good. ::turns to Savok:: Status on calibration routines?

Rhan K'hal -> :: flicks an ear back at Swain :: If we're reduced to sonar tactics I think we're pretty well sunk, sir. But aye, I'll keep the P-O-S on the edge. I'll relay that to the squadrons as well.

Tandaris Admiran -> Savok> Calibration 49.725% complete, sir.

Maryse Dubois -> ::Turns and catches up to the girl.:: Whoa now. Where are you going?

Tandaris Admiran -> One decimal place is fine, Savok, thank you.

Cdr Miranda Hawthorne -> +Admiran+ How long do you need? Do you know what a Terran duck is? Do you know what it means when they're sitting out in the open? That's us.

Hunter Matheson -> ::right up there with the commander on that one::

Rhan K'hal -> :: relays the flank-protection request to d'A, while assigning the Plains of Somhwair to a position on the outside.

Cptn Swain -> ::Nods::

Cdr Miranda Hawthorne -> Byriam girl> ::Her head was covered with a bloody bandage and she looked at Maryse with wide-eyes. She babbled something that sounded like 'akahahtlaia' that the UT deciphered as 'mommy', or the Byriam equivilent.::

Cptn Swain -> ACTION> The advance scouts pick up a warp signature. It's a Jem'Hadar ship, a single attack cruiser that drops out of warp and makes a high speedpass before jumping back to warp

Cdr Miranda Hawthorne -> Lt. Klein> Our priority is to this ship and her crew firstly, then the refugees. We protect our ship at all costs. Those that are left will have to fend for themselves if it comes down to it. We can't rescue everyone.

Hunter Matheson -> ::sucks in a breath::

Maryse Dubois -> ::Kneels.:: Were you with her when you came on the ship?

Tandaris Admiran -> +Hawthorne+ Well aware of that, Commander. But if we don't ensure this deflector is installed properly, we'll be down one transport before we're halfway to New Bajor.

Tandaris Admiran -> ::Savok:: The moment the calibration is complete, initiate the diagnostic suite.

Rhan K'hal -> :: has the priority incomings from the the advance ships forwarded automatically to tactical, TIC, and the Captain's chair display ::

Hunter Matheson -> ::getting antsy;:

Cdr Miranda Hawthorne -> Byriam girl> ::She shook her head, on the verge of tears. She looked like she was five or six in Terran years.::

Cptn Swain -> ::Frowns:: Time to go. Have we finished transporting the supplies down?

Rhan K'hal -> :: looks :: Finished a few moments ago, Captain.

Cptn Swain -> And we're clear on evacuations?

Rhan K'hal -> Aye, sir. At this point we're just waiting on the P-O-S.

Maryse Dubois -> ::Sighs.:: Don't worry. Did you come with someone else?

Cptn Swain -> (( clever kitty ))

Cdr Miranda Hawthorne -> ::She tilted her head, hearing Swain.:: +Admiran+ We are out of time. We have incoming ships, and they aren't friendly. Get back here.

Jas -> ((Sorry there, lost connection. Did my last thing go through?))

Cptn Swain -> ::Frowns:: Signal to the fleet to begin moving out. We'll hang back until they're able to move.

Cdr Miranda Hawthorne -> (No, Jas.)

Rhan K'hal -> Aye, sir.

Tandaris Admiran -> +Hawthorne+ Commander, I can't guarantee the integrity of the transport…

Rhan K'hal -> +Fleetwide+ Alpha, Tau, Epsilon, One. :: sends the corresponding coded signal as well ::

Jas -> And what of any unarmed refugee ships in the area?

Hunter Matheson -> ::checks, rechecks, then checks everything again::

Cdr Miranda Hawthorne -> +Admiran+ They are going to have to take their chances or abandon their ship. That's their Captain's decision. We'll beam aboard as many as we can if it comes to that.

Cptn Swain -> Helm, stand by to break orbit and follow the fleet through to warp.

Cdr Miranda Hawthorne -> Byriam girl> ::Shakes her head, looking frightened.::

Hunter Matheson -> Helm standing by to break orbit, aye.

Rhan K'hal -> :: watches as the fleet rather clumsily accelerates out... silly civilian pilots ::

Tandaris Admiran -> +Hawthorne+ Acknowledged.

Hunter Matheson -> Vector set. Ready for departure.

Cdr Miranda Hawthorne -> Lt. Klein> We'll protect them as best we can, but again... we can't save everyone. It is a sad fact, but not much we can do about it. ::Rubs the back of his neck.::

Tandaris Admiran -> ::cuts the connection, swears, turns to Savok:: You heard Commander Hawthorne. Belay the diagnostics, start up the deflector.

Cptn Swain -> ::Stands, making his way forward:: How long until they can go to warp, K'Hal?

Tandaris Admiran -> +EVA teams+ Initiate immediate beamout to Excalibur.

Maryse Dubois -> ::Puts her hand on the girls head.:: Well you are among friends here. We'll help you look once we get to a safe place. ::Looks at the bandage on her head.:: Want me to look at that for you?

Jas -> ::nods, frowning a little:: That doesn't bother you at all?

Tandaris Admiran -> Savok> Deflector dish engaged.

Cdr Miranda Hawthorne -> Byriam girl> Hurts bad. ::She held a hand to her head and whimpered.::

Tandaris Admiran -> Savok> Deflector status appears optimal, sir.

Maryse Dubois -> ::Checks on the wound.:: It's alright. I can fix it. Come with me? ::Holds out her hand.::

Tandaris Admiran -> ::mutters something about gods and luck:: +Excalibur+ Admiran to Excalibur. Four to beam back.

Cdr Miranda Hawthorne -> Lt. Klein> ::Gives him a sharp look.:: Of course, it does! I'm not an emotionless android. But sometimes, in this job, you have to make the hard decision on who lives and who dies.

Rhan K'hal -> The fleet should be at warp in ten minutes, those Halem class need to clear Bryiom's sphere of influence.

Cdr Miranda Hawthorne -> Byriam girl> ::Takes Maryse's hand and presses close to her leg.::

Hunter Matheson -> ::cracks knuckles::

Rhan K'hal -> +Tandy+ :: shimmeryness where applicable ::

Cptn Swain -> ::Nods:: Break orbit Hunter. Keep us on the flank of the fleet.

Hunter Matheson -> Breaking orbit, aye. Taking fleet flank. Opposite Wasp, Captain?

Cptn Swain -> ::Nods:: Aye

Jas -> ::nods again absentmindedly, silently keeping his eyes forward as he mulls things over::

Hunter Matheson -> Flanking opposite Wasp, aye. Breaking now.

Hunter Matheson -> ::pulls her out of orbit and into flank of the convoy, directly opposite Wasp on the galactic coordinates::

Tandaris Admiran -> ::arrives back on Excalibur::

Hunter Matheson -> ::Excalibur's response is smooth and even, as it should be::

Cptn Swain -> ACTION> A much larger incoming warp signature appears on long range and from the advancing BoP. The Jem'Hadar task force, consisting of a Super-Cruiser and several dozen warships, along with an unknown number of attack ships enters the system.

Maryse Dubois -> ::Smiles and heads back into the ICU. They go over to a bed where she picks up the girl and sets her on it.:: There you are. ::Scans the wound for a moment.:: Just a cut. That's a good thing. Easy to fix. ::Looks up a moment as she feels the ship move, then focuses again.:: Hold still now. ::Takes a dermal regenerator to the girls head.::

Hunter Matheson -> ::checks and rechecks his vector, proximity readout and standard convoy position modified to flank position::

Hunter Matheson -> Flank position achieved, Captain.

Hunter Matheson -> ::notes the red light to his right but doesn't blink::

Rhan K'hal -> Well, cutting it a wee bit close aren't we?

Hunter Matheson -> ::right there with K'hal::

Cptn Swain -> ::Frowns, glances back to Miranda before taking his seat. :: The Jem'Hadar are never late, I'll say that for them.

Cptn Swain -> Have they moved towards the fleet?

Hunter Matheson -> ::tactical breathing::

Cdr Miranda Hawthorne -> Byriam girl> ::Scrunches up her nose and tries to lean away as far as she can from the device in Maryse's hand.::

Rhan K'hal -> Their fleet and formation are big enough I can say yes and no, Captain. They're moving toward Bryiom in general but are taking a very sweeping path.

Maryse Dubois -> It's alright. It makes the hurt go away.

Cdr Miranda Hawthorne -> ACTION> In the cargo bay, a pair of natives are trying to push past the security officer guarding the door to enter the ship. Their shouting grows louder.

Cptn Swain -> ::Takes another deep breath:: How long until we're clear of the planet's sphere of influence?

Jas -> ::taking notice of the kerfuffle, strides over to check it out:: What's going on here?

Hunter Matheson -> Excalibur is clear now, Captain. The rest of the convoy, is inching out.

Tandaris Admiran -> ::arrives in engineering, gets a status report::

Rhan K'hal -> Last fleet ship in formation will clear in 2 minutes, 12 seconds. P-O-S will clear in 3:32.

Cdr Miranda Hawthorne -> Lt. Klein> ::Glances over and frowns.:: Nothing good. Go give him a hand.

Rhan K'hal -> Calculated intercept of Dominion fleet, 2:47.

Cptn Swain -> ::Bites his lip:: Red Alert.

Cptn Swain -> Helm, bring us about. Put us between the Dominion fleet and the Plains.

Cdr Miranda Hawthorne -> Byriom girl> ::Bites her lip, but lets Maryse work.::

Rhan K'hal -> :: flattens ears before it can deafen him as the anonymous tactical officer does his/her/its thing ::

Cdr Miranda Hawthorne -> Byriom patients> ::Pushes the security officer at the door.:: Let us through! We need to find out families!

Maryse Dubois -> ::Tries not to curse in front of the girl as the red lights come on, but finishes with the regenerator in time.::

Jas -> ::eyeballs the two natives and repeats himself louder to them, ignoring the red lights:: What is going on here?

Cptn Swain -> Have the fighter wing come about as well and form on our flanks.

Cdr Miranda Hawthorne -> Byriom girl> ::Jerks at the lights and alarms and screams a little, shaking.::

Rhan K'hal -> :: knows that the squadron controller is listening in with the red alert, verifies that the command is relayed :: Fighters moving into position.

Cdr Miranda Hawthorne -> Byriom patient> ::Gets shoved into Jas.:: They won't let us see our families! I need to know if my wife and son are alive!

Hunter Matheson -> ::steady movement with the convoy:::

Maryse Dubois -> Wait here. I'll be right back. ::Smiles at the girl before going to the door.:: Klein, start securing patients down for their safety. And don't let her out of your sight. ::Points at the girl non threateningly.::

Cdr Miranda Hawthorne -> ::She tensed at the alert and pursed her lips, keeping an eye on her display.::

Cdr Miranda Hawthorne -> Lt. Klein> ::Jerks at Maryse's order and eyes the little girl with pure fear.:: Wha... but... I don't...

Hunter Matheson -> In position, Captain.

Tandaris Admiran -> ::double- and triple-checks tactical systems::

Maryse Dubois -> ::Stands in front of the door, talking loudly.:: We don't have time for this. Do you know what those lights mean? It means the Jem'Hadar is here. We need to make sure everyone is safe and secure in these rooms. That means no roaming around. Once we are safe, then we can help find your families.

Rhan K'hal -> :: waits to see if the nearest part of the Dominion formation will break into attack formation as they get close ::

Jas -> ::steadily pushes the man back with one hand:: For you and your family's safety, you simply cannot see them right now. It's protocol and, with the situation at hand, it's the best thing for them.

Cptn Swain -> Power up weapon systems, but don't actively target anyone. Hopefully they get the message.

Hunter Matheson -> ::notes the fighters in position::

 

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