USS Manticore, 10/09/23, 10:00 PM ET

October 10, 2023

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

Between 10/9/2023 9:03 PM and 10/9/2023 10:11 PM

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= USS MANTICORE BRIEFING #1240, STARDATE 52310.09 = 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. She performed a weapons test on a compound approximating Changeling physiology. And then suddenly, Romulans! They planned to destroy the station, saying it had been taken over by Changelings. McFly was able to suspend their attack with the condition they root out any Changelings on board. They found one, the scientist Dr Moira Taggert. And soon after, they found more... a lot more. Meanwhile, on the ship, Kansas and Nathan have decided to take matters into their own hands and have commandeered the Captain's Yacht, rerouting ships systems through it. = starfleet

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::scans for the away team on the station::

::working on the bridge::

:: on biobed unconscious...::

::Pokes colsole..:: with weapons out we need to figure out another explosive to destroy the station

Mr Harnett! What do you mean you're locked out?!

::assisting Bren with the big ass panel::

::looks at Mopar and Erich::

Commander Mopar> :: rubs his forehead trying to digest all what is going on...how the majority of his crew ended up being changlings ::

We can use a shuttle craft!

:: At Ops, tapping on his console :: Someone has input your Command codes, Captian. I cannot override them.

I think I found the team but we have to get these shields down first. AND, we need them down on the station. Any ideas for that?

KARL> ::Looks away from everyone::

A shuttle craft? Like turn it into a bomb?

Ok, we have a plan.

::Repeating his story to Faldek:: The tricobalt gets converted by the energy of the torpedo into an unstable product that explodes with tremendous range, and then the roasted trilithium resin makes a large area -- probably a whole planet -- inhabitable to humans, but it would be relatively comfortable for Cardassians, so I guess you don't have to worry too much there.

we have weapons?

:: Reaching with his mind ::

Commander Mopar> But the weapon is inert at the moment?

we can time it... the shuttle craft and the beam out'

::turns around to tactical:: Kansas get down there-- ::see's she's gone:: What the hell?

9:08 PM

Oh !

+Faliver+ Why Cardassians...

KARL> ::Cheeky smile::: (edited)

Harnett! Keep working on transferring controls back!

:: Works as quickly as they can :: On it, sir.

Callista Tyrel

Commander Mopar> But the weapon is inert at the moment?

((Is this to me?))

::runs to the TL:: Captain's Yacht. ::watches the doors close; just before they do...:: Shut up Karl!!!

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Commander Mopar> :: to No one in particular ::

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KARL> Aye

Cdr Keen> ::arrives from the lift, having just herd the news and Mopar’s last words:: Yes, yes it is sir. Just came back from checking it out.

+Faldek+ I'm spitballing here, of course, but maybe that's just a coincidence and the important part to them is the effects on humans (and most other species)

::taps buttons:: The ships weapons systems are still down. We'll never be able to get a shuttle into that station while their shields are up.

::looks at Faliver:: hm.. I wonder why the cardassians are immune.

Commander Mopar> Commander Keen! :: does a miniature Picard Manuever :: I am glad to see you.

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2 shuttles, one to break the shields the second to cause damage

Mopar> Gentlemen this is Commander Keen. our resident Science Officer.

::pissed as all hell; thinks for a beat:: ...Computer, belay that. Armory.

Ah good. :: Looks at Erich::

we need to hurry, people are going to notice

"I am sorry, my abilities are at full."

::taps on his console, going over inventory::

:: Checking in on Tyrel ::

:: Is still attempting to reroute computer control to the bridge ::

Mom, I don't think a shuttle is going to have enough firepower to deplete a station's shield grid. Not even mine is powerful enough to do that.

Keen> I’m not really sure what’s going with Dr. Taggert. I’ve been working intermittently with her on its development.

9:13 PM

K > ::nods::

Mopar> :: the short Tellarite looks up to Keen ::: Commander Keen has been with us on station for years.

9:14 PM

Mopar> Mr. Faldek. Commander Keen's pristine intellect in this matter would be useful to your Investigation.

:::Taps console;;;, lets get aroiund the back door'

Keen> I’ll do what I can to assist you all.

Listen I need you Chief Jaenke and Mopar to continue forward with the plan. I have to go check on this weapon. Keen with me.

They have a back door on there?

Keen> ::nods:: OK

::looks at Faliver:: Have you found anything else regarding this weapon?

they have them every where darling

Mopar> :: to Jaenke :: Is this telepathy you are using dangerous to your health?

::nods and smiles a bit watching his mom work in a way he's never seen before::

::pops into the nearest lift with Keen:: I'm Commander Faldek, XO of the Manticore.

:::Pokes console and drops the stations Sheilds:::

::rushes down the hallway to the armory; enters and looks around::

A small detail or two. Deep in the base, at the other end of the tube, is a... shell, or port kind of thing, that, heh, exactly matches a Federation quantum torpedo housing, which adds to my earlier finding, but it's the thing leading up to it....

Lets get the shuttle going on it;'s own

::goes to grab a hand phaser but thinks twice about it and also grabs a rifle; holsters the hand phaser and readies the rifle; heads to the TL and rides to the yacht::

I don't know what you call it, but the... guh.... tray, or landing pad, the area outside of a torpedo tube, where they place the torpedos before sliding them into the torpedo tube?

9:18 PM

::Almost feels stupid trying to explain this::

Hi Captain, bye Captain.

Scan the station for our people

:: Is still working away ::

Mopar> :: pulls up a Data PADD looking at a crew Manifest.....while next to Jaenke :: Incredible.....

That... structure, oddly looks exactly like it was ripped out of a Federation starship

I'm on it. They're spread out. I wonder what they're doing.

Keen> Nice to meet you, Commander Faldek. Like Cdr Mopar, I’ve been the chief science officer of the station for a few years. (edited)

looking for goo

::shocked::

::exits the TL near Taggert's lab, again with Keen in tow:: Ok let's see what this weapon is and how to disarm it. ::Approaches the door to the lab::

Is there any indication of what ship? ::to Faliver::

9:20 PM

((FYI Lab Door is locked))

I mean, the scans appear to show it having jagged edges, some "after market" welding, it was definitely a personal element to something. Fortunately ::raises his voice as if a question on that word::, no, nothing I can think to check that would be especially identifying about it

So the majority of the crew seem to be changelings. ::Tried the door but it's locked:: +Pilot+ Open the damn door.

Keen>. I’m still not fully aware of what’s happening but as far as I know it’s filtered to target Changeling bio signals. Changelings? Hmm. (edited)

OPS> + Mopar + Shields are down sir..

::arrives on deck with the door to the yacht right there; tries to open it and gets an error sound:: Of course she encrypted it.

+Faldek+ Hey now. We're just being secure. ::moves to open the door::

::of course::

Mopar> :: curses under breath...he must go back to station OPS...even if it is infested with Changlings :: +OPS+ on my way.

Yeah we're going to tag the humanoid crew and get them to Manticore.

::tries a few different command codes and none of them work::

Mopar> :: hurries to OPS ::

:: Still busy, starting to look like he is getting pissed off ::

We can just ram the ship into the station

::pulls off a nearby panel and starts redistributing isolinear chips::

Mopar> :: arrives in OPS :: Report!!!

Manticore?

:::Types away on her console for ramming speed into the station::: YES!

That... that seems counter intuitive.

Keen>. I’d be happy to assist in any way I can. I’ve worked with Dr. Taggart since she came aboard with the weapon. I really didn’t think the weapon was what it was. The doctor was aloof and distant, but nothing to suggest she was a changeling.

OPS Guy> Someone has lowered our shields....remotely. Only Manticore would have that ability. Perhaps they are infested with Changelings!

that would save everyone

Well we still don't know much about them, so it would have been hard to discern otherwise.

Mopar> :: stiffles a comment..knowing full well he is talking to changling ::: Hail Manticore!

9:26 PM

Mopar> + Manticore+ Manticore this is Commander Mopar. Please respond!

+Pilot+ I'm gonna blow the door open in a second...

KARL> :::Relocating controls to the Yacht

::thinks about what she's saying; realizes it's not much different from what he's been trying to do:: ...Yeah, you're right.

::unlocks door::

Yes, I suppose so. I have to admit I’ve not had much experience with them. ::arrives where the weapon is being housed:: …well, here it is.

OPS Guy> Sir. A craft appears to be approaching us!!!...

((Sorry I got distracted))

::enters:: ok what do we have

:::Moves the ship in postion::

::steps over to Faliver, switching into CEng mode::

:: Taps on his console, raising an eyebrow :: +McFly+ Captain, someone has set us on a collision course with the Station...and Cmdr. Mopar is hailing us as well!

Mopar> Sh...:: realizes they have no control of their shelds.::

:: Follows Faldek, but his head is not in the right place ::

Keen> It’s a biological weapon designed to target Changeling bio signatures as far as I know,

KARL> :::Disengages Harnett's console:::

+Harnett+ Well then answer it!

No it's not unfortunately. That's what Taggert wanted us to believe. (edited)

:: Taps the comm, realizes the console has gone dead :: + McFly+ I was attempting to, sir... my console just went dead!

ACTION> MATT HACKS THE DOOR LOCK AND THE LARGE AIRLOCK DOOR TO THE CAPTAIN'S YACHT OPENS UP

Mopar> +Manticore+ If you are there...we have lost our shields...we are defenseless...We believe it was a remote access...Did you do it?

Keen> ::nods:: She did a very good job concealing that fact.

((Karl up there being treacherous))

:::Turns around, Knife and phaser in hands::

((afk, headache too intense, taking meds))

::aims his rifle at both Kansas and Nathan:: STEP AWAY FROM THE CONSOLE!

KARL> :::Knows who butters his bread:::

Faliver, can you disable it or do you need me to try?

OPS Guy> What are we going to do...??

NO"

Can I disable what, boss?

The bomb.

Step away now!

:: Gets up from Ops, leaning over the helm officer, trying to reroute helm control :: Damn it!

Keen> ::examines the inner workings of the weapon::

::slowly steps back:: I'm sorry. This is the only way.

Oh. Strictly speaking it's disabled already. It can't do anything without the torpedo, which I do not detect.

you want to ruin the federation.... everything were stand for

Just all of the apparatus to support and hold one

Mopar> + Faldek+ Commander our shields have been remotely disabled. Also a Command craft has been dispatched from Manticore in a very odd trajectory!

::looks at Faldek after hearing his comms::

Ok beam it to the Manticore cargo bay 2.

9:33 PM

+Mopar+ What fresh hell is this now?

That's a load of bull. From both of you! Maybe you're comfortable killing innocent people but I'm not.

( Karl has a new name...treasonous Karl )

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Beam.... the whole thing?

I AM PROTECTING THE FEDERATION... SCREW STARFLEET

Yeah. For further study.

::Hops around getting as precise data as he can to pass to the transporter room::

::moves to Faldek:: Did I hear that correctly?

I did not stutter.

You don't even know what you're protecting it from!

I know! If you would just listen to me!

Keen>. What’s going on with your ship?

The comm sir.

I told you we would find another way.

Mopar> +Faldek +Trouble on your end....Commander.. A craft has been launched from Manticore....and we lost our shields when it launched!....It could be a changling from Manticore...either way..we are defenseless (edited)

I wish I knew. +Manticore+ What the f*** is going on over there?

I know more than you little mind does

I'M STILL HERE! If it was WORKING I wouldn't EXIST!

::awaiting Manticore comms::

:::Turns back to the console and taps away'::

:: Looks towards the view screen, hearing Faldek, walks to the command chair and opens the comm :: + Faldek+ Someone has rerouted ships controls to the Captain's yacht

::is dumbfounded by what Kansas is saying; has never been so mad at Kansas as he is right now::

9:37 PM

I'm not going to tell you again. Step away from the console!

Locking onto our team now

::looks at Faldek:: This....

+Harnett+ Go to engine control and manually shut down the thrusters and impulse engines!

(back)

((wb))

:: in her dream state...she invisions her doing her job.....poisoning Gul Dukat...while posing as a Comfort woman. the Gul Expires and she sends a message to section 31 that her mission was a success.....The Dabo wheel spins again....and another mission she sets her mind too.::

::fires the rifle at the console::

Keen>. ::helps Bren look over the bomb:: It looks to be inactive at the moment.

+Harnett+ Yank all the isolinear chips if you have to!

::Doesn't flinch::

ACTION> THE YACHT CONSOLE ERUPTS IN A SHOWER OF SPARKS

I am sending our security teams back. This takes precedence. ::to Faldek::

:::Turns and tackles McFly:::

::Turns to Faldek, gestures at the other scientist:: Ehh, Commander? Are we Keen on Mr. Keen, here...?

::is thrown back with her on top of him and this time he's not enjoying it::

Nate! RAM THE SHIPS!!

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::taps his comm badge:: +Harnett+ Is Manticore transport ready?

::tries to engage the controls while the console is flickering and intermittently sparking::

Keen is fine. You two stay here.

OPS GUy> We could engage phasers at close range to destroy the shuttle Commander. In defense of the Station.

I don't know if I can. The controls aren't responding. He fried them.

Yessir, it is definitely inactive at the moment.

:::Pins McFly Down::: Don't fight me

Son of a ...

:: Looks around the bridge for a moment :: + Faldek + Understood

::looks at Faldek:: ... what?

Pilot with me.

Then Plan A, beam our people back

::nods::

Something is afoot.

9:41 PM

::leaves the lab heading for the brig::

:: Runs up the ramp and into the TL:: + Pilot + You are going to have to wait, sir.

Keen> I wonder if the Changelings infiltrated your ship too? (edited)

::follows::

9:42 PM

+Harnett+ Copy that.

Mopar> Lieutenant...the Shuttle is still engaged to the Manticore...:: looks on the Viewscreen :: Why err like that.

::struggles; uses his strength against her and rolls over putting her on the bottom; hesitating as he doesn't want to actually hit her::

:: As the doors shut on the TL :: Engine control!

::to Faldek:: Are we heading back to the ship?

::slams his fists on the console:: Damnit! I'm going to have to get to a transporter room. I can't do anything from here.

::approaches the brig:: Not yet. However I'm done playing games with Taggert.

::Twists her legs around and rolls back on top::: Please don't make me hurt you... I love you too much

Understood..

You could have fooled me ::frees a hand and grabs her neck::

:: enters the brig, sees an empty cell:: Now what!

:::Kisses him:::

:: Bridge crew congragate around OPS Screen ::

::hesitates seeing his parents fight, like physically fight:: I'm sorry. ::rushes out of the yacht to the TL and heads to a TR::

::looks at the Manticore security team:: Where is the changeling?

:: The lift comes to a stop, he runs out, down the corridor ::

OPS> Commander...this is highly irregular. We should open fire on the Manticore...they lowered our shields.....

::looks at Faldek:: You came in here and released her.

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(Erich is where he should be through all of this)

::is kissed; he keeps his hand on her neck but also confused about what she's planning::

Mopar> :: ponders looking at Manticore on screen. :: NO. We will not open fire on Manticore..there must be a logical explanation.

No, I did not. Did I come in alone?

:::Pullls him closer:: Don't fight me

OPS Guy> :: Stands and as he does the two other bridge officers align next to him :: I am sorry sir you leave me with no other choice..you shall be relieved...

:: Almost runs past the door to engine control, runs inside, tearing a hatch off the bulkhead, he scans over the isoliniar chips :: There...

Mopar> What-

::arrives on deck; starts running down the hall then suddenly stops; he doesn't actually know where the TR is; taps a wall console to check the map::

Yes sir, you did

you know I am right

OPS GUY> SHOOTS MOPAR WITH HIS TYPE 2 PHASER....SET TO KILL....THE TELLARITE DIES IN SHOCK FALLING TO THE DECK.

::stops struggling; lets her pull him close and looks into her eyes::

:: Quickly pulls out the for primary engine controls and primary thruster controls :: There...

I swear I gave the order for nobody to be alone... you all got dooped by a changeling.

::shocked::

::lets go of her throat and loosens his muscles::

Got damnit!

My Love.... have I every directed you wrong?

::doesn't respond; just breathes::

Ok all of you. We're all sticking together. We're gonna go get Keen and Faliver then rendezvous with Jaenke.

Station Bridge officers> :: briefly link with STATION OPS GUY then go the bridge stations ::

::gives the round up and move out signal::

If anyone acts funny, shoot first, ask questions later.

Station OPS Guy> An annoying solid. :: looks to Mopar's corpse :: Taken care of.

Heavy Stun.

9:52 PM

::sets his phasers to heavy stun::

:: Hides the chips, then puts the hatch back on the bulkhead for the moment :: + McFly + Captain, engines and thrusters have been disabled.. (edited)

::heads off to the lab::

::following::

:::Careases he cheek::: trust me

::following Pilot and Faldek::

::lets her come close and kisses her:: (edited)

(w) My Love

::uses all his strength and tosses her off of him::

:::Off guard, get tossed":::

::looks to Faldek:: Now it is imperative we get off of this station. Its no telling what the hell is going on, on the ship! (edited)

::taps his com badge:: +Com+ McFly to security! Anyone with a phaser! Arrest Nathan!

:::Grabs her Knife and takes a stance::

Oh heads are going to roll...

+COM+ Copy that Captain! Mobilizing what we have!

::stands up and just glares at Kansas::

KARL> Who is Nathanl?

You're relieved of duty.

No

Changling Bridge officer> ::"foot "bumps into Mopar's head...causing it to roll a bit ::

::arming with phasers and head out to look for Nathan::

you have no command over me

::peeks into the lab:: Faliver, Keen, let's go.

::chuckles breathlessly:: You're right. So you should probably get off my ship.

((You find two Falivers, both saying "he's the changeling, shoot him!" heheheh))

you never had.... I let you believe you did

Keen>. ::grabs phaser and takes it out:: Ok. What about the weapon?

:: Steps out into the corridor :: I would have been in a nice and quiet lab at the shipyard...but here I am... in the middle of chaos...

Leave it, we've got bigger fish to fry.

((You're both getting shot))

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((I've heard of women having changes in mood after having a child, but this is the weirdest and most severe case ever))

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think of whom I answer to.... Starflett?...... Never

::Follows Faldek:: Yessir

+Harnett+ I am not sure what is going on but i highly recommend you get yourself a phaser and be careful.

( ooh that be a career ending statement....)

+Jaenke+ what is your location, we're coming to you.

Whatever. I don't care who you answer to. I'm just done with this. I want you gone.

I answer to the Federation... They call the shots

:: heads into the TL::

::enters the TL::

you will nevr want me gone

:: Jaenke went unconsicious before the hit the floor. He was unresponsive ::

::finally finds a TR; pushes aside the chief and starts scanning the station::

@ ::enters TL with the group of people::

:: Raised an eyebrow :: + Pilot + Understood, sir.

::enters from another entrance of the TR where Nathan is:: Halt!

you are mine I am yours

Well now he's not answering... someone get a tricorder and scan for his commbadge.

::pulls out a tricorder and begins scanning for his comm badge::

Command deck. ::Orders to the TL::

Station OPS Changling guy> With such chaos we have sown in the enemy...the solids will stand no chance.

:: Heads to the TL, headed to the Armory ::

::aiming his phaser at Nathan:: +COMM+ Security here, we've found Nathan!

( must jet guys sorry)

Kansas, I'm tired of playing this game. I'm tired of the stuggle. I had hoped your lobotomy or whatever the hell that was would have changed you. I gave you so many chances and you just refuse. So I'm done. Let the Federation do whatever they do with you. I'm just done.

KARL> :::Locks up the Armory:::

::notices the armory is sealed::

Lies

+COMM+ Armory to bridge, why did you seal the doors?

ACTION> TWO JEM'HADAR SHIPS DROP OUT OF WARP

I gave them up for you

!PAUSE

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Oh my

I am so sorry folks.

good lord that was a lot

10:03 PM

No worries, mate. Can't help being sick.

10:03 PM

I'm almost afraid to ask, KK, Komments?

::offers a virtual hug to Erich::

you will always love me ❤️

Just wait till the AT finds out

TBS is immediate

10:04 PM

Questions or comments?

?

This was a wild one.

Bren!

Yes, yes it was!

I'm very confused on where everyone was at. Who was on the yacht, or was it on autopilot? Why pull the chips on the ship engines...?

10:05 PM

I couldn't keep track

It went blurry for me

the ship was going to ram the station, yacht was still attached to the ship and ship controls were routed to the yacht.

So Matt, Kansas and Nathan were on the yatch. KK and Nate were using it to reroute ship systems so they could beam back the away team and destroy the station. Matt shot the console to prevent them from doing it so the yacht never released. First they thought to use the shuttles to attack the station because manticore still doesn't have weapons back online then they thought to ram manticore into the station and kill everyone.

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At dfferent times I thought McFly and KK were on the ship, on the yacht, on a blown up yacht, and sometimes Nathan was there and sometimes he wasn't lol

10:08 PM

OK, that's why I was conflating the yacht and the bridge!

Matt shot the console, Kansas attacked then Nathan left to try and continue the plan in another part of the ship.

Because it hadn't taken off, ok, ok

Somewhere along the way Faldek got wind of something going on and had Harnett disable the engines.

10:08 PM

I hope that came off clear.

Fighting and Love.... such a fine line

Much more clear now, thank you

It really is.

10:09 PM

Alright, any other questions or comments?

10:09 PM

If nothing else, let's get physical, physical, I wanna get physical, let's get into physical... DISMISSED!!!

Goodnight!

later dudes

Goodnight and good week all yall

nite peeps

10:10 PM

Nite nite McFly my Darling

::nods::

Later babe.

10:10 PM

And KK

10:10 PM

Night all!

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