Challenger Chat for June 23, 2017

[STSF Jami 0]

Cptn Ja'Lale: USS Challenger - Mission Brief 23 Jun 2017. The Challenger has taken on supplies & repairs and is ready to depart. They have been dispatched to investigate possible rumors of an Orion pirate operations that was targeting freighters in the area. TBS was 12 hours. Any questions?

Cptn Ja'Lale: BEGIN SIM
Cptn Ja'Lale: BEGIN SIM
Hunter Matheson: ::doing the helm thing::
Hunter Matheson: ::checking the latest sector reports, looking for the best infil options::
Dvokr chim Hok: :: at operations ::
Cptn Ja'Lale: ::Seated in his chair, reading his intel briefing:: Mr Hok,. request clearance to depart once we're ready and everyone's accounted for.
Hunter Matheson: ::finishes up preflight, signaling station OPS regarding same::
Cptn Ja'Lale: Once we're clear, set a course back to the area around the nebula.. though, if you were an Orion pirate where would you hide your ships and ill-gotten gains.
Dvokr chim Hok: Inert low gravity object... Small moon or asteroid.
Hunter Matheson: Setting course toward the nebula, aye. On your command, Captain.
Cptn Ja'Lale: Engage. Once we're within sensor range, start looking for potential hiding spots.
Dvokr chim Hok: Or keep it onboard for quick profit... Captain
Cptn Ja'Lale: They also have the crew from the first freighter hostage as well. THat might be hard to keep them on a small ship for too long.
Hunter Matheson: Engaging course toward the nebula, aye.
Dvokr chim Hok: :: taps ::
Dvokr chim Hok: :: sighs ::
Hunter Matheson: :::checking all parameters, making sure the ship is.. well, ship-shape:::
Hunter Matheson: ::snort::
Hunter Matheson: ::lets out a breath and relaxes for the first time since coming aboard:::
Cptn Ja'Lale: ACTION: Challenger is clear of the station and jumps to warp.
Hunter Matheson: ::watching the board, speaking to Syl:: So, what's the tactical reading? Anything interesting?
Cptn Ja'Lale: ACTION: Near the nebula are of course looks of asteroids of various sizes. and a small star systems of barren planets and moons some light years away.
Hunter Matheson: ::his console pings an alarm for asteroid avoidance::
Hunter Matheson: ::and he engages the auto avoidance system, then looks at Syl to see if she's asleep:::
Hunter Matheson: ::quietly:: Syl?
Hunter Matheson: You okay?
Hunter Matheson: Approaching the nebular perimeter, Captain.
Dvokr chim Hok: :: checking power
Cptn Ja'Lale: ::Nods:: Slow to impulse once we're in range
Hunter Matheson: In range of the nebula, Captain, or in range of a suspected asteroid?
Hunter Matheson: Coming up on the nebula. Dropping from warp, going to full impulse.
Cptn Ja'Lale: Suspected nebula preferably.
Hunter Matheson: Aye, sir. ::Syl:: Any reading on tactical that screams "Orions"?
Dvokr chim Hok: Power to sensors...
Dvokr chim Hok: :: brings up the power allocations
Cptn Ja'Lale: ACTION: Quite a lot of possible places our Orion friends could be hiding in.
Hunter Matheson: ::Hok::: Any particular place we should look, sir?
Cptn Ja'Lale: PAUSE SIM
Cptn Ja'Lale: PAUSE SIM
Cptn Ja'Lale: Good work all. We'll pick from there next week. Any questions?
Cptn Ja'Lale: Sim dismissed.. Have a great week.