USS Manticore, 08/21/23, 10:00 PM ET

August 22, 2023

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USS Manticore - Mondays 10 ET - Command Staff: Captain McFly, Kansas Kenickie

Between 21-Aug-23 09:02 PM and 21-Aug-23 10:07 PM

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= USS MANTICORE BRIEFING #1233, STARDATE 52308.21 = starfleet

= Manticore has been sent to Starbase 23 near the Romulan neutral zone to confirm a new weapon designed against the Changelings. Along the way, they received a distress call, the sender of which claims to be the son of Captain McFly and Commander Kenickie but DNA tests conclude that Erich is the real father. He does, however, bring warnings about the future. McFly decides to cautiously continue with the mission along with calling for fleet backup. Upon arrival to the station, an away team met with the woman leading the project, Dr Moira Taggert. = starfleet

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:: listens to Dr. Taggert ::

::at Science II On the bridge::

:: In the mess hall, which is really a mess now ::

So Doctor Taggert. How do you expect to test this, do you have a changeling?

::sighs after receiving the comm from KK; looks up at the science station where Annika is:: Lt Sorenson, you're ranking officer. You have the bridge.

:: Is still with Pilot, going through the corrupted data ::

::walks over to the TL::

::studying the weapon that Dr. Taggert is showing them, scanning it with his medical tricorder::

::searching still, tappity tap tap::

:::Scowls at Gila::

:: Checking the transporter systems as to not lose the away team ::

No, unfortunately we haven't been able to test it on the real thing thus far. However, our bioengineering department has made developed a liquid compound that they feel aproximates that of a Changeling using scans of Odo from Deep Space Nine.

@ ::tries to seem disinterested, scans everything he can WITH everything he can:: (edited)

::takes the TL to the messhall::

::looks semi confused::

::to Dr. Taggert:: Can we examine this liquid compound?

:: looks to Tevek then to Taggert ::

:::Looks at the door, wishing McFly would Pop in::

:: Shrugs in her direction ::

I'm not a scientist. I'll just stand here and look dashingly handsome.

:: shakes her head breifly at Faldek's remark ::

Of course. ::presses some buttons on a panel and transports in a container of the liquid compound on a pedestal across from the weapon.

::arrives on deck and briskly walks to the mess hall; he enters and looks around for KK::

So Nate, what can I get you to eat

::nods:: Thank you, Doctor. ::walks over towards the liquid compound and begins scanning it with medical tricorder::

:: Taps away, still looking for anything relevant ::

::Perks up spotting McFly, stands up quickly::

:: Listening ::

This weapon...will only affect Changlings?

::listening for the response to Tyrel's question, while continuing his scan of the liquid::

Pardon me.... let me get .....your.... McFly

:: looks at the Device curiously ::

((Switching to pc brb))

::wonders if he can surreptitiously get a sample of the liquid, and looks around for a straw::

::looks at Bren::

:: Decompressing from all of this ::

:::Walks over to McFly:: (w) we need your help, Gila She is just stuck to my hip and this whole thing is a thing.

::completes his scan of the liquid, goes back to studying the device::

Well... ::sighs:: I know it will affect this compound. We haven't tested it on organic beings... yet. But I have some theories.

I am really trying to not be crazy

This is more of a device to mount on a ship...or do you plan on shrinking it to a hand held device?

::walks over to KK and Gila; sees Nate sitting near them looking a bit frustrated; talks quietly to KK:: Alright just... settle down. What's going on? (edited)

::raises eyebrow, intrigued to hear Dr. Taggert's theories::

::looking at the data, examining it more::

I just wanted to sit and eat with Nate and you know... get to know him but the Doctor won't give us a moment of peace

::steps over to Dr. Tevek::

I'm sure she just wants to monitor him. He did just get out of sickbay.

(w) If this works are you going to have a moral issue?

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(w) Like with the Tzenkethi during your first away mission...

Interesting... ::looking over the data::

(w)::to Faldek:: I believe these circumstances are quite different, Commander. And I will follow my orders on this mission, sir. (edited)

She can Monitor from another table

( Mc Fly hustling through two plots )

:: Continues his search through the data, remaining quiet ::

:: Checking her medicorder ::

(w) Black ops puts all of us into situations that can be morally questionable. However it's all done for the greater good. (edited)

Cdr. Faldek (AT)

(w) Black ops puts all of us into situations that can be morally questionable. However it's all done for the greater good. (edited)

((The Greater Good))

::makes note of the info he is seeing even though it is damaged to high hell::

The weapon is most effective because the frequency is tuned to that of the changeling physiology. But considering this machine blasts out high intensity sound waves, I don't expect it to feel good when it hits a human body.

((I was hoping someone would quote from Hot Fuzz))

(w) Yes, sir. It is a very different role from working in a hospital on Vulcan. But I am beginning to understand it better.

(afk)\

:: He needed something to calm his nerves, so he was going to head down to the mess hall ::

((Sorry, I haven't seen Hot Fuzz))

((WHAT!))

::looks at KK and sighs; walks over to Gila:: So Doc, how's he doing?

:::Looks back at the table, then at McFly:: I feel like everything I am doing is 100% wrong

21:28

::Sighs in relief watching McFly::

::continuing to search through data::

::hopes Cawi is doing ok down there::

His readings are relatively unchanged, so for now he is fine.

(Cawi...I like that )

:: nods to Tevek::

::Twists her fingers together:: he's fine

::nods back to Faldek::

:: ponders what Bren is thinking ::

::sits back in the big chair for now::

Karl> Looking good there Sorenson

:: walks around and looks at the " Deflector" on the Device ::

:: Enters the mess hall, heading for the drinks without seeing Nathaniel or the others. Soon however, he feels their presence. ::

::looks at Sorenson:: I concur with the Karlster.

That's great to hear. I appreciate everything you've done for him. ::takes a breath:: ...Would you mind if we could have a little privacy to talk?

You would think this data would be a bit more in tact.

So how does the goo sample stack up to Odo's DNA on file? :: Looking at Tevek:;

:: begins scanning the Deflector with her Engineering Tricorder ::

Fine. I see the father has come to get a drink. :: Sprints up ::

Err thanks.

Well, would you all care for a demonstration?

(w) was that so hard

::looks at his tricorder readings regarding the Device; taps on tricorder to take some additional types of scans::

At your discretion, Doctor.

Thanks Doc, you're the best.

::Manages to identify a length of flexible tubing nearby and casually adjusts his posture, shifting a little toward it, repeatedly over a few minutes::

:::Grabs a Coffee for McFly and herself::

::taps on the computer, making notes on his padd::

:: Huffs, then finds Erich sitting by himself in a far corner ::

::takes the coffee but stops her before going over to Nathan; whispers:: Listen, all of us are stressed here. You don't need to make it worse.

:: to Erich :: May I sit? (edited)

::spots Bren trying to get a sample, shakes his head slightly but shifts his focus back to the Doctor::

Sure. :: gestures ::

::looks over at Dr. Taggert, nods to indicate his interest in a demonstration::

:: shuts off her Tricorder and steps away from the device ::

I am SO trying to be normal and chill.. but how do you do that with this whole thing

:: Taps away on the console ::

Please, if you would come this way... ::she gestures to a second door behind them; it's solid, no windows or anything transparent around it::

:: He looked at Gila, but his eyes seemed covered in guilt ::

:: Drinks from her cup ::

::heads in the direction of Taggert's gesture::

He is fine, by the way.

::whispers again:: I get it, but you need to stop. ::holds out his hand towards the couch suggesting for her to sit::

::follows Faldek::

with you here I know I can do better ::Takes his hand:: I promise I will do better

He's emotionally...complex. Especially now.

:: goes where Dr. Taggert directs her ::

:::Takes a seat::

ACTION> THE NEW ROOM THE AWAY TEAM ENTERS IS LIKE A SMALL SQUARE BOX FILLED WITH STAR TREKY INSTRUMENTATION AND LCARS PANELS; NO WINDOWS OR ANYTHING TO SEE OUT OF

Let me guess, from a non-Betazoid perspective. Guilt. From the moment you found out your mind raced to understand how this could have happened.

((Lord! She is gonna get you!))

::looks around the room briefly, then back at his medical tricorder::

::out the corner of his eye he sees Erich sitting across the room with Gila; he doesn't say anything and sits down next to Kansas::

Pretty much.

:: awaits the test ::

::enters behind everyone and shuts the door; she activates a panel and screen illuminates showing the outer room they were all just in:: Considering the theoretical danger of the device to normal organic beings, it's safer to be in this room during the test.

I have no regrets about what happened between us on Risa, and I bet you don't either.

::looks around at the consoles, wanting to push one of the big red buttons::

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:::Has an honest smile on her face for once:: I am so happy you are feeling better... what can I get you to eat or drink

No, I would not trade it.

:: does a remote scan of the device on her tricorder ::

ACTION> CALLITA'S TRICORDER SCAN CAN'T SEEM TO PENETRATE THE ROOM

I do wonder if I'm dead in the timeline Nathaniel comes from, but your union is so...unlikely.

::tappity tap tap, wondering what happened to this data to make it so badly corrupted::

Interesting Doctor. Is this room sealed in the EM spectrum to isolate your device from signal interference ?

She's like a prime nemesis, but should not be. She's clearly gone through a lot to gestate this amount of hate towards you.

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I'm guessing you were the only male in the sector. (edited)

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::looks at Dr. Taggert, interested in the answer to Callista's question::

Sure was not my charm or her shiny personality.

:: Raises eyebrow, reading through the log data ::

:::has a Freaking Awesome personality::

::Keeps tapping away at his Tricorders::

I'm good with the coffee for now. ::smiles:: ...But maybe later, ::perks up like a kid for a minute:: I'd really like something with pasta. Like a baked ziti. ::sad smile:: You would make them all the time when I was a kid. We haven't had fresh food in a long time. Even replicators are a luxury at this point.

Maybe it was my heightened ability, but why of all people...her?

21:48

There better choices. :: looking at Gila ::

Dr. Gila Orrak

I'm guessing you were the only male in the sector. (edited)

(("Not unless you were the last man on Earth and/or in the sector!"))

Commander Bren...do you have anything on your device?

::Looks at Callista and blinks a few times, thinking:: Nothing unexpected

I can so make baked Ziti, it is my specialty ::Perks up:: and my Favorite

You are kind to a fault. I can see that in how you treat Violet.

::to Calli:: That among other things. We try to prevent an interchange of interference from both sides, as well as damage to body and property. The room out there is specifically designed to withstand such acoustic amplification.

::smiles:: ...Mine too.

:: exhales and awaits the test...but...a bit unnerved ::

Funny. I wonder what happened if she were to kill me.

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Alright, activating the device.

::watches the screen as Taggert activates the device::

::Tilts her head:: Really

Temporal mechanics states he would still live. A jump in time is a jump in the timelines. Nathaniel had to jump from a different one.

Yes, that's right, but still not very comforting.

:: waits patiently for the button pushing::

I am sorry things have been stressful since you have gotten here.

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:::Sips her coffee, with a shakey hand::

What should I do? What would you to Gila?

First, I don't think Kansas is my type. :: says laughing :: The focus should be on him above all others.

21:55

An indifferent parent can be devestating.\

ACTION> THE POWER TO THE WEAPON RAMPS UP TO THE POINT OF BEING ABLE TO VISIBLY SEE WAVES PULSATE THROUGH THE AIR. THE COMPOUND FIRST BEGINS TO RIPPLE THEN WAVES IN THE SHAPE OF SPIKES PROTRUDE THEN RESCIND WITH EACH PULSE OF THE WEAPON. FINALLY THE COMPOUND SEEMS TO ALMOST LEVITATE, JUST A LITTLE BIT, OUT OF THE CONTAINER BEFORE FINALLY EXPLODING ALL OVER THE ROOM.

I understand. I'm sorry to disrupt everyone's lives like this. You have to trust me that I'm doing it for a good cause.

::raises eyebrow when demonstration is complete::

:: notes the geez wiz moment ::

::powers down the weapon::

Oh my.

21:58

That looked particularly devastating.

Of course I trust you

Indeed ::she says with a satisfied look on her face::

::Doesn't like lying::

And the more... galactic issue.

Yes, the station and all that follows.

Karl> I am picking up a distorion on sensors ::Looks at Annika::

I bet environmental services don't have a good time cleaning that room up.

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Oh, where’s it coming from?

:: looks to Faldek :: We are going to need to test that enviornment in there.

Karl> The distorion is right ahead of us

:: looks at the Doctor::

Hm, is it coming from the station?

You'll just have to give us some time to digest all of this. It's a lot to spring on someone.

I wonder if I end up with the Captain...?

::looks at his medical tricorder::

( okay I must depart goodnight folks )

ACTION> THREE ROMULAN WARBIRDS DECLOAK IN FRONT OF THE STATION AND MANTICORE

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Gila McFly... sounds strange.

Oh.. I see.

((SH*T))

::pauses pre-emptively::

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To be continued...

See, Bren's been here long enough.

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Dun dun dun!

KK, Komments?

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Nice work on the Station

Annika should have said red alert! as a knee jerk reaction

Needs the music over and over again

Oof.

I was hoping but I also didn't give her enough time.

there wasn't enough time between the action and the Pause

TBS will be immediate

22:05

Questions or comments?

22:05

If nothing then remember, be excellent to each other and... PARTY ON DUDES! ...DISMISSED!!!

Goodnight and good week all yall

Night! See ya next week!

As a wise android once said "Oh "

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I finally got around to watching the third bill and ted movie this weekend.

Excellent

22:06

how was it?

Goodnight!

Night, folks!

I liked it a lot. Still not better than the first but for an old sequel I thought it did well.

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