USS Manticore, 09/02/24, 10:00 PM ET

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

Between 9/2/2024 9:03 PM and 9/2/2024 10:10 PM

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= USS MANTICORE BRIEFING #1285, STARDATE 52409.02 = starfleet

= Manticore has been sent in to investigate the disappearance of a new prototype ship, the USS Prometheus, last seen near the edge of the Alpha Quadrant. Upon arrival, they found debris from three ships, two Federation and one Romulan. Although sensors found something else that might be out there. = starfleet

= END USS MANTICORE BRIEFING #1285, STARDATE 52409.02 = starfleet

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9:04 PM

TBS is immediate

9:04 PM

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Bren, confirm, what are you seeing out there?

:: at CetOPS Engineering ::

::in the XO chair::

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::In the Ops chair ::

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((::in the 2XO chair::))

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::in sickbay, making sure everything is ready in case they locate any wounded::

:::Starts scanning the debris field::

::monitoring tac2 still::

(( Previously on Star Trek: Manticore [ Oh-OH! ::Stands up:: Captain, we have company, but either they are ignoring us or don't realize we're here.... whatever they are. This doesn't quite match... I think it's Romulan. Slight chance its Ferengi...](https://discord.com/channels/760333303550443531/760347639849156639/1277825337467600937) ))

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:: Scanning from Ops as well ::

:: Swimming, but coming to a standstill in the water ::

((Hmm, that didn't work as well as I hoped.

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::at Science II, searching the debris::

((That was cool!))

:: At the pool table in engineering ::

Check tactical, do you see anything out there?

I am picking up another ship out there, trying to ID the make now ::Pokes at console::

9:09 PM

shields up?

I'm not sure yet, Captain, but it reads like a cloaked device, oddly the closest matches still seem Ferengi.

I recommend yellow alert.

But there's no mass signature that makes sense...

Go ahead and raise shields.

::tapping:: Aye.

I wouldn't put it past the Ferengi to run scavenging missions.

:: Eyebrow raised as he listens, looking at his own console ::

Aye shields up ::Brings up shields::

::running scans::

ACTION> NOTHING OF CONSEQUENCE IS SHOWING ON SCREEN

Screw it. Yellow alert.

9:11 PM

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::Brings ship to Yellow alert::

:: Checking systems ::

:: notes alert panels :: Something mysterious is afoot.

::notes the yellow alert; continues making sure everything in sickbay is ready for potential incoming::

Or a fin?

::Looking through the debris::

::Glances at EJ:: Scan the area around us while I focus on that other ship

Now that we're up close, lets try the new modules...

:: through her breathing mask :: What is happening?

Vhy is this ship alveys getting into fights?!

I vish I knew.

:: floating :: This ship's mission profile.

Well said....:: looks to the Dolphin :; I suppose it is the nature of this ship's mission?

Oh boy.

Is anyone getting any hard readings out there?

Yellow alert? ::to Gila::

Aye! ::scans around us::

Oh.... Damn. Captain?

::turns to Bren:: What do you have?!

::goes to their Yellow Alert stations:: (edited)

:: Looks around :: It appears so? I don't think it is the Dominion.

I think the Captain should beam some debris aboard. What do you think Sven?

Dominion hasn't come this far out.

We should take a look at the debris

They better not have.

::Hijacks the big viewscreen, which zooms in on a chunk of wreckage with flickering lights, a metal box that is most of the chunk is highlighted:: That hardware is most definitely Romulan, the new modules are sure of it. They've intentionally messed with it to mask their identities. (edited)

::Focuses on the other vessel, tries to pick up emissions and Stuffs::

:: Gila is still floating with the non-bipeds, but wonder if she should change ::

::taps on his console:: Scans aren't showing anything.

::walks towards the screen:: Is that their cloaking device?

+Bridge+ Captain, I am swimming at the moment. Do you wish me to exit?

::Taps away at Ops:: (edited)

::looks up at the invisible comm::

+Gila+ Stand by Doc, may be a false alarm.

It is, or was

(m) swimming?

It's no coincidence that the readings are weird. Before it was blasted to smithereens, its likely they were intentionally making themselves run like something they aren't. Like slapping extra Nacelles on a Galaxy-class and calling it a day and a new name ::cough:: (edited)

::walks back up to Bren's station:: ...That thing is emitting sensor readings. Romulan cloaks don't do that.

+ Chief Erich Jaenke + Commander why haven't we beamed any debris aboard yet for analysis?

Stock models don't, sir. This one is 'after market'...

Is it safe to transport? I'd like Erich to take a closer look at it.

it should be, we can beam it on quickly

Yes, although they should take radio frequency spectrum protections, at close contact they thing could likely burn them.

9:19 PM

Unless they want to shut it off, of course

::nods::

Ok do it. Lower shields long enough for Ops to beam a piece on board.

9:20 PM

Cargo bay 2.

::nods, looks at the OPS console:: on my mark

::checks diagnostics and status displays for biobeds, nods in appreciation that everything is ready::

+Bridge+ One moment.. getting it now

:: Taps away at Ops :: Ready, Commander

:::Pokes console:: Shields down now

There's no lifesigns in that debris is it? Can't be too careful.

:: Taps quickly :: Locked on, energizing.

ACTION> THE CLOAKING DEVICE DISAPPEARS FROM VIEW AND IS NOW IN MANTICORE'S CARGO BAY

::Pokes again:: Shileds Back up

Done

::looks at EJ:: Send a security team to Cargo Bay 2.

+SEC+ Security Team to Cargo Bay 2, on the double.

ooh goody...hopefully some chemical analysis data will shed some light as to...who? what? where and when!

Let's begin then.

::heads to Cargo bay 2::

+Comm+ Aye Commander ::heads to CB2::

I'm going down there.

Let's see what we can find from these debris.

+Erich+ Commander, keep me apprised of anything interesting you find. This data may become useful to Starfleet in the future.

::Glances at McFly:: Can I go have a look as well?

Sure, if you want.

:: Enters the lift :: Cargo bay 2

::Smiles:: Thank you Captain

::taps on his console::

9:25 PM

((awww))

If you don't mind... ::stands up to follow KK to the TL::

::Looks at EJ:: you have Tac while I am taking a peek

::nods:: Absolutely.

Alright, our missing ship. It's not here. Mister Harnett, you said you found a janky warp trail?

::heads to the lift::

Too bad the water is not warmer. Would remind me of home.

Captain McFly

Alright, our missing ship. It's not here. Mister Harnett, you said you found a janky warp trail?

((Not a Jaenke warp trail?))

:: Nods :: Aye sir, I did...

Bren Faliver

((Not a Jaenke warp trail?))

((That would be after Erich eats Mexican))

Try the dolphins' section of the tank.

::Steps into the lift::

::follows KK:: Having a fun day, so far?

::on guard in CB2::

I am fine for now.

::analyzing the debris::

Even that may not be warm enough

it was an active morning, we shall see how the rest of the day goes

:: swims around a bit :: Belugas do not tolerate warm water...this is just fine for me. Tyrel finally got the kinks out of the temperature anomolies in this section before she left to become a spy.

Bre-- ::Sees him leaving; looks over at Annika:: Alright, Commander, these new sensors are coming in handy. See if you can light up that warp trail for us.

What is with all this swimming and water crap? (edited)

::making sure medkits are fully prepped in case they are needed:: (edited)

+Gila+ False alarm confirm, Doc. Enjoy your swim.

I think we should keep yellow alert active for a little while longer. I don't wanna get caught with our pants down.

Definitely don't want that to happen again.

Agreed.

Ops work with the helm and plot a course following that warp trail.

::taps on his console::

::Looks at Bren as they exit the lift::

:: arrives in cb 2 :":

::scanning the mess with his Tric::

::Evil eyes Erich as he passes::

::goes to lend a hand to KARL as he is scanning, starts scanning too::

:: Nods and starts tapping away, scanning :: Aye, Commander.

That good, eh?

::taps on his console, allows OPS to see his screen to help with plotting the course::

This is peculiar.

::finishes working on sensors:: OK, I think I have the trail.

What are we looking at here?

::looks at Faldek::

::Turns his attention from KK to his tricorder as they near the place with the thing::

Cdr. Faldek

This is peculiar.

((This is Manticore))

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my morning are always good... ::Guilty Smile::

9:34 PM

::Pulls out her Tric... has a need to kick the thing::

9:34 PM

::ressists::

:: ponders if any additional assets have been sent to deal with the missing ship ::

Welcome to the mess

::continuing to check status of medkits::

Very good. Update Ops with the sensor readout.

9:36 PM

Mister Harnett, help Sanchez plot a course out of that trail.

medkit #4> :::Missing tric and gloves::

::nods to Harnett::

:: Works away at Ops, sending data to Sanchez :: On it, sir.

Sanchez, maximum warp once you have a heading.

Aye Cap'n!

::: Squats down and gets a better look::

Sending it now. ::sends the warp trail to Helm:: You should have the trail

::getting information from Ops:: Let's get this ball rollin! Warp 9..now!

::sighs:: Petty Officer Sanchez, that wasn't the best saying either. Nice try though.

ACTION> MANTICORE SPINS AROUND AND ENGAGES TO WARP

Well sh*t, I am trying.

ah we are at warp again ....

:: Sighs :: (w) What was wrong with saying Engage?

Pilot. Keep an eye out for any Romulan activity along the way.

:::Feels the ship engines engage:: we are moving ::Looks at Bren::

. I think we've a warp trail. Hopefully it's the ship we're looking for.

Aye Captain. ::continuous scans for Romulan Signatures:: (edited)

::checking the trail, and sensors::

WHat do you think... Pop it open? lets get a better look-ie inside

::completes medkit review and nods::

Ops, coordinate with engineering and see if you can coax a little more speed out of these engines.

::Leans::

::Looking at his tricorder:: Either they found something to chase, or something to run from. We're not at red alert, so hopefully the former

::satisified that sickbay is in optimal condition for potential incoming, returns to his office::

:: Nods and taps away at Ops, moving more power to the warp engines ::

:: swims around his console :: IF this ship has ship has more than 2 nacelles, it should leave a more notable warp trail. Unless the Nacelles are of a different type, unkown to us.

::still scanning the debris:: Looking for anything in peculiar Commander Kenickie?

But it should still have a Federation signature though, no?

:: Scanning the debris ::

I am not sure, that is why I want to pop it open and have a better look

Feels odd to be in the water.

::sees available speed increase, sets us to 9.6:: Thank you Ops.

:: Nods ::

Warp 9.6 and holding for now Captain. ::to McFly::

Nice

::Looks at Bren:: Shall we have a better look?

Sven, did you recieve any guesses on the top speed of this secret Starship?

::Smiles:: Yes, then let's kick it a couple times as a test!

Not entirely sure, but I heard it was quite fast.

::Smiles:: I love kicking things

9:47 PM

::Nudges the thing with her foot::

::Eyeballs what he thinks is a removable panel::

As long as not a hard thing you're kicking.

::watching KK:: Be careful Commander.

::Thinks to himself that the security officer is the one who should be careful here::

:: Taps away at Ops, eyebrow rasing as he looked over the readings of his scans :: Captain, Commander.... I am picking up a ship at warp, its distant... but it is the U.S.S. Prometheus..

Finally. Are they within comm range?

::Gives it another good shove:: aren't I always careful ::Smirks::

::Pulls and pulls on the panel::

::taps on the screen, reading::: Confirmed.

Open hailing frequencies.

Opening now. ::opens hailing::

::Gives Bren a hand, pulls with him::

USS Promtheus, this is Captain McFly of the USS Manticore. Please acknowledge.

Can we tell how fast she's going?

Op...en....Sez....Me....you....Mother...F::The panel opens, Bren falls backward::

::Stumbles back but doesn't fall totally over::

:: Looks up :: She is moving at warp 4... and no reply to any hails..

::extends her hand to help Bren back up::

::watching Bren fall backwards, shakes his head:: Commander you okay?

::looks over to Faldek:: We should catch up rather quickly.

+ Chief Erich Jaenke + Chief Has the device revealed anything? Chief...?

::takes her hand and rocks back into a kneeling position:: Thanks. What the heck is this... ::Sticks his finger in the opened access panel:: goo?

Ok, when we catch up match speed and exact heading.

If continued no reply, I suggest red alert. (edited)

::tries the hail again:: I repeat, USS Prometheus. This is Captain McFly of the USS Manticore. I need you to power down your engines immediately. This is not a request.

::looks at McFly::

Gadgets don't have goo, that's more medical than engineering. Well, I guess it's really Science, since we're splitting the difference ::Takes a big sample of it in a jar he pulls from a belt-mounted plot hole::

:::Takes a good look inside:: we should swab it!

I dare you a watch shift to eat it

Goo?

::Scans:: I'm not detecting any human lifesigns about... all Romulans.

::Turns his head over his shoulder to the Security Officer, holds up a finger covered in blue-green goo: Goo!

you wish... McFly would try to kill me if I did

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at least not any humans alive..

::stands up::

Oh..

Damnit. Red alert. Charge phasers.

What is the goo composed of from the initial scans?

is that a science term?

::hits red alert::

:: Sighs :: Romulans...

ACTION> MANTICORE IS GETTING CLOSER

Oddly, it's organic, for starters

Weapons charged to full, torpedoes online.

:: Looks :: Ah, red lights. Time to go, thanks for the swim.

Target her engines only.

::Frowns at the Red Alert:: great

::Looks at the red ceiling:: Rut row. Back to the bridge, Kansas?

USS Prometheus. Power down your engines immeditately or we will open fire. This is your final warning.

::targeting engines:: Fire on your mark sir.

:: Watches as the rear of the Prometheus gets closer on the view screen ::

::nods to Faldek::

Open fire.

Aye! ::opens fire::

I think we should look into this goo some more... we have a strong Bridge. If McFly needed us he would call

ACTION>

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::notices the red alert, exits office and heads into sickbay, gets ready by biobed 1::

Red Alert...Initiating CetOps Red Alert protocols.

((We got a bigger budget this week))

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((HAHAH))

They still ignoring us it seems

The Goo could be important, I don't want to over look it ::Looks at Bren:: you never know when something small might be the answer to it all

Torpedo?

I will get this down to the main Lab and they'll analyze it

::switches to torpedoes::

9:58 PM

Fire on your command.

The ship is powering something.... not sure what?

Ugh, I really don't want to damage this thing.

::looks into the panel:: it doesn't look like it is effecting/affecting the unit from working

:: Looks down at his readouts ::

Maybe we can force her out of warp?

::hears Annika:: But we may not have a choice. Load torpedos.

Agreed, though I can't imagine it is contributing. We'll see though. If I scrape some away, there is an interface under here

Torpedoes, loaded. Awaiting firing command.

ACTION>

::Dramatically swings some of the goo behind himself, narrowly missing the Sec Officer's head::

What in the hell!?

What the f...

Wait is it....?

::Stares at the screen:: What the hell?!

Captain McFly

ACTION>

((Ok that one was kinda hot))

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:: Looks up, eyebrow raised ::

That's 1701 D times 3!!!

Four pieces?

10:00 PM

Wow

They're moving behind us!

I think three.

::Pops head up:: +McFly+ Captain, should we return to the Bridge or keep investgating?

what is this....the Prometheus is becoming three separate contacts...with three separate warp fields sustaining their speed !!

ACTION>

::steps up behind Ops, looking at the readings::

( Must leave cya next week )

::Shudders::

:: Looks down at his readings ::

ACTION> EVERYONE FALLS TO THEIR LEFT

::goes to his left::

::grips the chair and they're rocked by fire::

::falls to the lift::

:: Grips his console tight ::

:: falls after getting out of the water ::

Report!

::floats to the left, the shuddering is muffled due to the water::

:::Stumbles to the left, rolls over and back onto her feet::

ACTION> MANTICORE'S ENGINES ARE DISABLED AND THEY DROP OUT OF WARP

::gets up::

::braces himself on biobed, awaits calls for medical assistance::

((::It's just a fall to the left, and then a hop to the ri-eeii-eeii-eiight.... Lets do the Time Warp Again...::))

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Engines are down!

ACTION> THE ENGINE ROOM LIGHTS UP IN A PARADE OF SPARKS

:: Taps quickly :: We've been knocked out of warp!

::checking shields::

:: Still tapping away ::

::Rolls backwards, making a startled sound which sounds like "Guuuu!" and leaving a small finger-sized trail as he rolls::

We should return to the Bridge.. We dropped out of Warp unexpectedly

ACTION> MANTICORE'S LIGHTS FLICKER AND MOST SYSTEMS GO OFFLINE

+COMM+ Security secure all critical decks!

:: Looks up :: Cascading system failures across the board...

Dispatch emergency repair teams and medical. What is this fresh hell?!

Everything's knocked out.

::dispatches the emergency repair teams and medical::

:: Works quickly :: Sending out repair teams (edited)

::notices the lights flicker and systems going offline..including the biobeds::

::swimming around in the dark:: What's going on?

::run and secure critical decks::

::Looks at Karl:: Keep an eye on it, let us know if anything changes

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KK, Komments?

Sorry at the end there

Nice work everyone, Bren I had fun breaking things with you

You'll be plenty busy next week

Lord...this is gonna be wild.

::Shakes your hand:: Agreed, lets do this again

TBS is immediate. We'll need to get power back up quickly.

Oh boy

Questions or Comments?

Why are we always getting shot at?

10:07 PM

lol

It's what we do

lol

I did just watch this episode.

Shh! Don't tell them how it ends.

I know how it ends!!!!

Speaking of DS9. -- I was thinking about James Darren and got mixed up. (edited)

we get shot at because someone has too

James Darren passed away today. starfleet

May he RIP.

As I was typing it up...

10:09 PM

Alright, if nothing else then let us give a final curtain call to the great Jimmy Darren, our second favorite hologram... DISMISSED!!!

Wait, who's the first?

Goodnight!

The Doctor of course

The Doctor?

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