USS Manticore, 03/17/25, 10:00 PM ET

March 18

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USS Manticore - Mondays 10 ET - Command Staff: (CO) Captain McFly, (XO) Kansas Kenickie

Between 3/17/2025 9:04 PM and 3/17/2025 10:12 PM

U.S.S. MANTICORE BRIEFING #1313 STARDATE 52503.17

Manticore has been sent to a classified planet where a cult fascinated with the Borg have been exiled. The crew is to investigate possible comm activity by the group who have been forbidden from contacting anyone on the outside.

TBS was an hour I believe

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::sitting at a TAC station, tap tap tappity tap::

9:05 PM

# MANTICORE DROPS OUT OF WARP IN SECTOR 032 JUST OUTSIDE THE FOREST MOON OF OUDOR

::on the bridge, manning Science II::

:::Sitting at TAC 2, reading up on these creepy peoples::

::getting ready for the away mission::

Sanchez, bring us into orbit.

:: running some power system modeling on the Cetacean Away Team Suit ::

::Finishes her coffee..grumbles. shakes mug for it to magiclly refill on its own::

::maneuvers us into orbit::

:: continuing her work to get up to speed on Manticore's Engineering systems in Main Engineering ::

::to Bren:: Chief, begin scans of the planet for any large ass telephones.

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:::Glances up at the screen, then at sensors for a blip or boop::

::Scans the Moon's surface::

:::gets up and moves to the Replacator and gets en EJ special::

((Hehe! I got my own Special!))

::watching the goings on from the XO chair::

((I can't spell ratacino.... clearly))

((raktajino there you go ))

:: Checking the comm systems ::

I believe I found their main settlement, near a body of water. Looks to be a population of around 30 or 40 people which is most of their population I would say.

::Moves back to TAC, whispers to EJ:: Anything note worthy on scans

Alright, send the coordinates to the TR.

::looks at his PADD, seeing what the original number of outcasts there were::

::taps:: No ships yet. Science found a population.

Sure thing, I'm sending it over. ::parlays the coordinates to the transporter room::

:::Gulps her coffee::

They got it

9:13 PM

Interesting looking inhabitants.

:: grumbles as his analytics frustrate him and gets back to figuring out away to adapt power level requirements to the environment ::

::assembling medkit, prepping hyposprays of medications he thinks might be neccessary based on the briefing::

:: reads something about a Garnoopy One Diagnostic...can only surmise someone from the past came up with that on the Manticore ::

don't forget to carry the von!

Looks like maybe there may have been some procreation. (edited)

((Garnoopy! <3))

:: Is at OPS, tapping away::

(ooh, there's a blast from the past)

Alright, everyone knows their role. Bren has the bridge.

((is bren even here?))

::looks at McFly:: What?

::Nods to Karl to take TAC::

((Cardboard Bren if not))

((Im here, sorry))

You're going to the planet?

I'm detecting some faint signals coming from the forested area. I'll see if I can increase.... ::increases power to sensors:: ... looks like it could be a comm relay of some sort? I

((How do we know it's the REAL Bren and not his cardboard doppleganger who killed the real Bren to take over his life?))

Ah Thank you Sven....Yes that was done...but with the constant change of Atmosphere that the suit will need to adapt to, I clearly need some a better program to adapt the power accordingly....:: grumbles :: Not an easy fix.

((You don't! Deal with it :D))

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Aye.

::starts the scans for 'large telephones' himself::

( Bren cannot be replaced. Bren is eternal )

. Ja. It's quite a challenge. But it'll be vorth it in the end.

Cdr. Faldek to Dr

Tevek Report to TR 2 for the away mission.

::rubs his temples:: Is Kansas going with you at least?

Ooh, what's this? ::walks over to the science stations::

9:18 PM

Kansas is with me.

Cdr. Faldek to Chief

Jaenke Report to TR 2 for the away mission.

me? i'm going to go kick some wanta be Borg butt.. you coming

Could be a medium-ass telephone?

::closes medkit and exits sickbay:: +Faldek+ I am on my way, Commander.

::isolates the comm array:: yes, I'd say so.. I barely am detecting it but there it is.

::looks at her:: depends on if you want me there.

::Pulls her knife out, checks the edge:: i'd love for you to come alone

::nods:: Let's do it.

:::Looks at McFly as she walks over to him::

::heads to the TL near the helm station:: TR 2.

+Armory+ Prepare my loadout for an away mission, possible borg encounter.

::to Annika:: One phaser burst would take it out, and then we could leave these creepy people here...

True.

:: Gets up ::

Alright, new plan. Ms Sorenson and Mister Harnett, I want you two to check this out. EJ, go with them just in case. I want you to check this thing out. Take scans, logs, everything you can get then come straight back to the ship.

::Scoochs up next to McFly:: I asked EJ to join the party... I don't trust Borg trustees

:: Gets a portable kit and heads to transporter room 2 ::

I have something else in mind for EJ.

::gets the loadout ready per mission spec::

The main settlement is there, closer to the body of water and the coastline. The array looks to be in a heavily forested area around 20 clicks away. Hmm.. ok.

:: Raises an eyebrow, then gets up from Ops :: Aye, sir.

::exits the TL and stops at the armory and grabs two type 2 phasers and tricorder::

::gets up from her seat::

Good. hopefully no one will be around then.

::nods at the Captain:: I will meet you in the TR.

::hopes not::

::to KK:: Alright, let's catch up with Faldek

:: Enters a lift :: Transporter room 2

Good Luck Sir! :: belated comment to Erich Jaenke as he leaves....::

::enters turbolift:: Transporter room 2

::puts the holstered phaser and tricorder on::

::heads to the lift::

happy hurting

9:24 PM

i mean hunting

::takes the TL with Kansas down to TR2::

:: Heads to the lift as well ::

::enters the lift::

:: Enters transporter room 2 ::

::in the lift:: are we coming in "peace" ::Does air quotes:: or rushing in

::hands Erich a type 2 phaser::

9:26 PM

::stands in TR 2, waiting::

::arrives on deck with KK:: We're coming in peace, of course. These people haven't exactly been charged with anything. As far as been documented, these people chose exile.

::enters TR2::

::Slips her knife away::

::exits lift and grabs a science kit with a tricorder and a phaser and other Science stuff in a small carryon::

::paces::

Only type 2?

::walks into TR2; sees Faldek waiting::

What are we walking into exactly?

:: walks over to Pool Table in Main Engineering as others work around ::

::clips on the phaser and heads to the TR::

::exits lift:: +Armory+ TR2.

Only type 2, like he said ::nodding to the Captain::

Commander ::nods to Faldek"::

::beams a small backpack with medkit, tricorder, ration or two, hand phaser and EJ's mek'leth to the TR:: +Pilot+ Acknowledged.

::walks into TR2 and grabs his bag after it materializes::

::acknowledges Kansas::

:: Exits the lift, grabbing an engineering kit with tricorder and a type 2 ::

:::Clips her gear on, double checks the power levels::

Armory Officer

::beams a small backpack with medkit, tricorder, ration or two, hand phaser and EJ's mek'leth to the TR:: +Pilot+ Acknowledged.

(( ::Armory office gives it a little smooch before teleporting it away:: ))

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:: Heads into TR2 ::

::to Erich:: We don't know, exactly. I assume we can expect some hostility towards Starfleet. We don't know what Krige has been preaching to these people. Be on guard but treat them as friendly.

::Checks scans::

::checks his phaser charge::

Doctor, would you like a sidearm?

Hopefully all goes well.

::heads into TR2::

Coordinates in, ready when you are.

So I play nice nice

Yes, you especially. ::takes his place on the padd::

I believe that would be prudent, Commander. ::reaches out to take a type 2 phaser:: (edited)

::gets Tevek one from behind the TR console and gives it to him::

::Steps onto the Pad:: I can Sôo be nice

Mhmm

We've got to wait our turn. ::chuckles::

::waits for everyone to get on the padd::

::gets on the transporter pad::

nice is my middle name

:: swims around to blow of some frustration ....someday...someday this will all work the Beluga thinks ::

Well we can only do six. I guess team 3 will go after.

((Did someone forget to feed our Beluga?))

::steps onto the pad::

They're not going to the same place anyway.

9:31 PM

Energize

:::Shimmers::

::demat/remat::

9:32 PM

# THE FIRST AWAY TEAM IS TRANSPORTED DOWN TO THE SMALL VILLAGE NEAR THE COAST

::demat/remat::

::looks at Sorenson:: I will follow your lead.

:::resists the need to pull out her phaser::

:: Feels out with his mind :: (would role for perception check)

::nods:: All right. I'm hoping it won't be too, too hard to find.

::nods::

:::Looks around for peoples::

((Away teams, add a tag to your server nickname))

((::hands out some D20's::))

::looks at Harnett:: you be careful as well.. Your brother will kill me if anything happens to you.

Uh, Commander, we have a problem here. The foliage in these coordinates are too dense to safely transport through.

((lemme blast it with the ship's phasers to ... clear it out

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(( Doooo it))

((subtle

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::looks around, pulls out tricorder::

:: Raises an eyebrow ::

::looks around, pulls out his tricorder and begins scanning::

::looks at the TR Chief:: Anywhere else? Or should we take a shuttle down?

:: swims around and then decides to read a mission update :: Well.... land lovers who like the Borg. Why am I not suprised?

:::Pulls out Tric and starts scanning::

We should land somewhere in or around the forested area

9:39 PM

# THE TEAM ARRIVES IN THE MIDDLE OF A SMALL AND PRIMATIVE VILLAGE; THERE'S A MIX OF OLDER STARFLEET TECH, THINK STUFF SCENE ON TNG, AND MORE RUDIMENTARY THINGS COBBLED TOGETHER; THE BUILDINGS ARE A MIX OF SMALL STARFLEET PRE FABS (THINK THE LITTE HOUSE THING JANEWAY AND CHAKOTAY BUILT ON THAT PLANET THEY THOUGHT THEY WERE GOING TO STAY BEHIND ON IN S2) AND LARGER WOOD BUILT STRUCTURES; THE PEOPLE STOP WHAT THEY WERE DOING AND STARE AT THE TEAM HAVING COME DOWN WITH NO PRIOR NOTIFICATION;

((sorry, took me a minute to type out))

:::Slips her Tric away - Smiles::

::steps onto the TR Padd:: Well let's get on down there. TR Chief, some where close to where you can beam us.

::keeps his tricorder out, still scanning the buildings and the people:: Interesting.

:: Steps onto the TR pad ::

::looks around:: I'm Captain McFly of the USS Manticore.

::steps up onto the pad::

((Team 3, go ahead with the shuttle idea))

::also continues his scans with his medical tricorder; nods in acknowledgement of the townspeople::

(ah ok)

9:43 PM

Yeah it's a pretty dense area, beaming down would be hard. Guess we'll have to take a shuttle down.

::nods to people just staring at him:: Sorry to just come down like this. Is Doctor Krige still around that we can talk to?

:: Steps off the pad ::

Shuttle down would be best.

::steps off and heads out to the lift:: (edited)

::heads to the shuttle bay:: Okay, that's fine.

:: Follows them to the lift ::

(what team am I on?)

((Is Oudor the name of the planet...?))

:: switches over to her new task , monitoring engineering functions under the watch of a cardboard lieutenant ::

9:45 PM

# A MAN WITH AN ANGRY DISPOSITION BARGES OVER; HE LOOKS McFLY UP AND DOWN AND THEN SAYS "Come with me."

Bren Faliver

((Is Oudor the name of the planet...?))

((yes))

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((Erich is on Team 2 with Faldek and Tevek. You three are with Me and KK for the moment))

::gives McFly a look as if asking if he wants everyone to come along::

::heads into the shuttle bay, and heads into an available shuttle::

9:46 PM

::begins her pre-flight checks::

::following Annika::

:: Heads into the shuttlebay and follows Sorenson into the shuttle, taking the co-pilot seat ::

((I always skip pre-flight on GTA Online, Faldek yells at me)) (edited)

((Oudor is the name of the planet. Prounce "out door" fast enough where you don't speak the t sound))

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::Follows McFly, thinking the dude is gruff::

::looks back at the team:: Guess we follow him.

Are we all in?

::raises eyebrow in response to the greeting the Captain received; follows::

::follows along::

We are. ::sits at the chair behind the pilot::

( So the planet does not have a foul stench ? )

::nods:: OK, great. Here we go. +ops+ Shuttle to Manticore OPS, requesting take off clearance.

:: Taps buttons on his console, having finished some checks ::

I thought having the OPS officer here gave us a special clearance. ::chuckles:: (edited)

+Shuttle+ you are clear to leave

::powers on the shuttle:: Heh, yeah. +Karl+ Acknowledged, thanks.

+Karl+ Behave yourself.

+Shuttle+ oh you are flying.... good luck everyone

:: Raises an eyebrow :: Commander Pilot, not checking in with the bridge would be against regulation, even with me on board this shuttle..

::takes off and heads out of the airlock::

I was kidding.

Indeed. ::going thru the forcefield and plots a course for the forested area:: I have the array on sensors. We should be there shortly.

:::Looks around, taking in the mix-mash of tech and ruffness::

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9:52 PM

# THE TEAM IS LEAD TO ONE OF THE LARGER WOOD BUILT STRUCTURES TOWARDS THE END OF THE VILLAGE; THE MAN HAS THE TEAM WAIT OUTSIDE; HE THEN WALKS THROUGH THE DOOR; THE TEAM CAN HEAR TWO PEOPLE TALKING AS THE WALLS AREN'T THAT THICK; SOON, AN OLDER MAN EMERGES FROM THE BUILDING; HE HAS NO HAIR, PALE SKIN, A COUPLE OF TUBES POKING OUT FROM UNDER HIS SHIRT AND WRAPPING AROUND TO A BACKPACK HE'S WEARING; HIS EYES HAVE BEEN REPLACED WITH LENSES A BIT TOO OVERSIZED FOR HIS EYE SOCKETS; ONE HAND HAS BEEN ENTIRELY REPLACED WITH A MULTI TOOL DEVICE

When we get on the surface, Lt Harnett, lock out the systems.

Captain, welcome. My name is Doctor Alec Krige.

::thinks "way uglier in person"::

We don't want any unauthorized guests.

:: Nods ::

:: Feels a bit disturbed, voices ::

:::Studying Krige's adjustments:::

::nods and heads to the planet and enters the atmosphere::

::nods to Dr. Krige::

Doctor, it's a pleasure to meet you. This is my first officer Beran Faldek, My Second officer Kansas Kenickie, Chief Engineer Erich Jaenke and Doctor Tevek. We've been requested by Starfleet to check in with you about your wellbeing as it's been a while now.

::she scans the landing spot where the source is emitting, scanning for anyone nearby::

::nods when his name is mentioned::

Seven years, yes it has. ::smiles:: Fear not, we're not bitter. As you can see we're thriving.

Yes I see. Although it appears not everyone is happy to see us.

::Glances around, trying to get a better view::

Hopefully no one is nearby.

That was one of my early student, Del Marco. Some have developed a dislike of Starfleet. But I assure you, no one will hold that against you personally.

that is good to know

That makes two of us. I'm not detecting anyone in the vicinity, according to scans. It's in a pretty remote area.

I appreciate that. If you don't mind, I would like to speak with you about how you and your people are fairing and if you'd allow my first officer a tour of your village. Starfleet would like use to check in on everyone, make sure all are well and see what kind of needs you may have that we could fill.

::Keeps a good eye on the shuttles and its postion::

Nice.

:: Looks to Tevek, than back to Krige ::

::thinks for a beat; his eyes don't blink because, you know, they're like cameras; it's as unsettling as it sounds::

::finds a spot to land near the forest:: Here we go.. ::begins landing procedures::

I believe that would be alright. I'll have Del Marco escort your team around the village.

( good night Manticore! )

:::smiles, only a few can tell how fake it is:::

Computer, once we leave this shuttle, initiate constant sweeps, if any non-crew members approach raise shields and seal all access ports.

::looks at Del Marco:: Shall we?

::finds a secluded spot in the forest and lands::

10:03 PM

OK, don't forget where we parked.

::emerges out of the building; a good look at him notes his own set of poorly installed implants all through his body; some tissue around a particular implant on his exposed abdomen appears to be necrotized::

:::Can help herself from looking at his eyes::

::obviously not happy about this:: Let's go. ::Starts walking off without bothering to make sure the team is behind him::

::stands to exit the shuttle, pulling out his tricorder to link to the shuttle::

::looks at DelMarco, makes a mental note of the condition of the tissue around his abdomen implant::

10:04 PM

::follows Del Marco::

::does not go at the same speed as Del Marco::

::heads out of the shuttle and takes out her tricorder:: It's this way.. through these trees.

:: Quickly inputs an encryption code, making sure no one but the three of them can unlock it, then joins the others ::

how........ how is your village thriving Doctor?

::flips open medical tricorder to look at his initial scan results while walking::

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::Pause::

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KK, komments?

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Sorry, was a bit off on what was going on

I was recently encouraged to paint a more vivid picture of the surroundings and what's happening. Hence the more elaborate actions.

::paused::

Nice work everyone. we could have gotten mixed up but everyone followed through

And just to confirm, Oudor is the opposite of Endor.

10:08 PM

Questions or comments?

10:09 PM

If nothing then I remind you, I'll be back... DISMISSED!!!

10:09 PM

Everyone's just done with me it appears.

,lol

Goodnight and good week all yall

Bye everybody!

Goodnight!

later dudes

Night all!

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