<[CEO]LtDexel> ::snaps to attention:: Attention on DECK!. <[CCO]MajPerkins> ::attn:: * [CO]ACaptAurora sets mode: -o GA|Asleep * [CO]ACaptAurora sets mode: +v GA|Asleep <[CCO]MajPerkins> err <[CCO]MajPerkins> <> <[CO]ACaptAurora> <> <[Marine]1LtJohannas> ::attn:: <[CTac]LtJgCantelli> ::attn:: <[CEO]LtDexel> ::does a smart about face and slalutes the captian:: sir the crew is at attention, or other wise accounted for <[Marine]1LtJohannas> <> <[CO]ACaptAurora> ::nods to Dex:: Thank you Lt ::faces the crew:: Welcome back. Apologies for the slightly late start <[CO]ACaptAurora> Last week was fairly eventful, we almost ended up wound around a cosmic string, but we survived..so yay for us ::smiles:: This week were are continuing our exploration on Civonian space (aka Triangulam Galaxy). Our orders are to catalogue any spacial oddities we might find. Are there any questions before we begin? <[CTac]LtJgCantelli> ::shakes head:: <[Marine]1LtJohannas> ::raises:: <[CO]ACaptAurora> Yes, Mr Johannas? <[Marine]1LtJohannas> what are the marines doing at this time? <[CO]ACaptAurora> At this moment, they are patrolling the ship and helping any engineering teams find any damage from our encounter with the cosmic string <[Marine]1LtJohannas> aye ma'am <[CO]ACaptAurora> Anyone else? <[CCO]MajPerkins> None here ma'am. <[CO]ACaptAurora> Going once... <[CO]ACaptAurora> Going twice... <[CO]ACaptAurora> Gone! <[CO]ACaptAurora> ::looks at Dex and nods:: <[CTac]LtJgCantelli> <> <[CEO]LtDexel> <> <[Marine]1LtJohannas> <> <[CEO]LtDexel> < / \ > Start SIM < / \ > <[CTac]LtJgCantelli> <> <[CTac]LtJgCantelli> *> ::exits his quarters (well sort of a stumble really) and walks towards the turbolift:: <[CEO]LtDexel> E>::pulls up repair scheduel:: +taps+ security, CEO, i could use a couple of addition teams for escort throught jefferies tube 6a and 7a, and i promice it's not them pulling the pranks <[Marine]1LtJohannas> *> ::makes his patrols:: <[CCO]MajPerkins> ::sits in the office completing some long-overdue paperwork:: Whew, it's been a while... <[CTac]LtJgCantelli> tb> :: stumbles into the turbolift :: Mess hall. <[CO]ACaptAurora> RR> ::looks at all the PADDs on her desk and makes a face:: I hate paperwork..::sighs and takes one PADD and flicks through the data as she exits onto the bridge:: <[CTac]LtJgCantelli> tb>/*> ::leans against the wall until the turbolift doors open and exits. :: <[CTac]LtJgCantelli> :: enters the mess hall and walks over to the replicator :: Chai hot <[CTac]LtJgCantelli> onion bagle, toasted <[CEO]LtDexel> E>::looks at repair overlay::+taps+ Bridge, CEO, begining maintenance in jefferies tubes 6a and 7a, keep a eye on any stray cosmic rays, there in the nacelles and if science spots anything funny i want them out asap. <[CTac]LtJgCantelli> :: takes his breakfast and walks over to a table. Begins to eat, starting to look more and more alive as he consumes his breakfast :: <[CTac]LtJgCantelli> << oops *> >> <[CCO]MajPerkins> ::thinks for a minute:: +taps+ Lieutenant Johannas, this is Major Perkins. Report in. <[CTac]LtJgCantelli> *> :: finishes his breakfast and now resembles his normal, alert self :: <[CO]ACaptAurora> +taps+ Understood Lt, we'll keep an eye on you guys <[Marine]1LtJohannas> *> +taps+ Johannas here, all calm and quiet sir <[CTac]LtJgCantelli> *>/tb> :: exits mess hall and enters the turbolift once more :: Bridge. <[CCO]MajPerkins> *>+taps+Excellent. Keep up the good work, and if you see any other marines patrolling along the way, tell them to report in to me. <[CTac]LtJgCantelli> :: turbolift deposits him onto the bridge, and he exits :: <[Marine]1LtJohannas> *> +taps+ aye sir <[CTac]LtJgCantelli> << uhm disregard that last one. that was possitively redundant. >> <[CTac]LtJgCantelli> ::exits turbolift and looks around the bridge :: <[Marine]1LtJohannas> <> <[CEO]LtDexel> E>::turns to Engineering Watch Team leader:: ok chief, wake up alpha section, it's time for gamma section to get some shut eye, but alpha team will relieve on station. * Spitz has left #USS-Vindicator <[CO]ACaptAurora> ::nods to Cantelli as her enters:: Good morning Lt ::smiles kindly and goes back to her PADD:: <[CTac]LtJgCantelli> :: smiles back :: Morning. :: walks to his station and relieves the person there. Logs in and skims the reports of tac while he was off :: <[Marine]1LtJohannas> *> ::walks through the nice calm deck listening to the engine moan spotting two other marines, they go to attention and salute:: <[Marine]1LtJohannas> *> ::salutes back:: gentlemen, the major wants you to report in to him. <[CEO]LtDexel> E>:: begins to type repair status report to COand starts talking to him self:: warp propulsion at 95%, impulse at 78%, hmmmm needs work, +taps+ CO, <[Marine]1LtJohannas> *> ::the marines nod in compliance and Johannas walks off continueing his patrol:: <[CTac]LtJgCantelli> +taps+ Cantelli to eng, Any idea when you'll have time to recallebrate the shields, as we discussed earlier? <[CTac]LtJgCantelli> +taps+ I can do part of it from here, but part of it needs to be done down there. <[CEO]LtDexel> E>::hears somthing :: cheif did you hear that? ::pulls up power distribution system on the heads up display:: hmmmm something just does not feel/sound right, cheif have alpha section perform a sounds analysis on the generators <[CCO]MajPerkins> *>::receives the calls of the marines with a report of nothing unusual:: +taps+Excellent, as you were. <[CO]ACaptAurora> +taps+ Bridge to Perkins. Report please. Are your men behaving themselves? ::smirks slightly as she hightlights a portion of data on the PADD:: * Trexo has joined #uss-vindicator * [CTac]LtJgCantelli sets mode: +v Trexo <[CTac]LtJgCantelli> :: initiates a routine scan of the area on his console :: <[Marine]1LtJohannas> *> ::begins to whistle a marine tune:: <[CEO]LtDexel> E>::routes Engineering Daily status report to co and includes plan to perforn sound analysis on generators due to strange noises::+taps+ CO, CEO, routing you the Daily status for you enjoyment <[CTac]LtJgCantelli> :: overhear's Dex's remark and chuckles :: <[CCO]MajPerkins> ::grins at the CO's call:: +taps+ Yes ma'am, no drunken brawls have broken out yet. I have contacted most marines, all have had nothing unusual to report. <[CO]ACaptAurora> ::smirks:: +taps+ My thanks, Lt...I always enjoy a bit of light reading <[CO]ACaptAurora> +taps+ Very good, Major <[CEO]LtDexel> E>::brightens :: +taps+ yes sir, thank you sir... <[Marine]1LtJohannas> *> ::sighs:: <[CEO]LtDexel> E>::routes note to CTAC for any repair requests to be forwarded to engineering for addition in the repair lists. <[CTac]LtJgCantelli> :: console bleeps as it finishes the scan :: <[Marine]1LtJohannas> <> * [Marine]1LtJohannas is now known as MonroeAWAY <[CEO]LtDexel> E>::pauses when he hears a strange noise coming form the jefferies tube:: +taps+ Security, CEO, do you have anyone in Jefferies tubes 4b? <[CTac]LtJgCantelli> :: looks down and examines it for a moment :: <[CTac]LtJgCantelli> (m) That's odd... :: starts tapping away at his console for a few more moments :: <[CEO]LtDexel> E>::pulls out engineering tricorder and scans entrance to jefferies tube 4b:: hmmm no thermal currents detected... <[CTac]LtJgCantelli> :: looks over at the person at helm :: Humor me. What speed are we at currently? <[CTac]LtJgCantelli> HelmNPC: Currently at warp 6. <[CO]ACaptAurora> ::::listens to Cantelli, but doesnt query him yet, if something is wrong than he'll tell her without her needing to ask:: <[CTac]LtJgCantelli> :: looks back at console and runs another scan :: <[CEO]LtDexel> E>::sets engineering tricorder to cycle through test with loud alarm and places it on the deck just in side the jefferies tube 4b:: hmmm this should do it <[CTac]LtJgCantelli> :: scan completes with another bleep. Study's it for a moment. :: <[CTac]LtJgCantelli> :: turns to CO :: Something is odd here. Helm and my systems readout say we're at warp 6. However, my scans aren't showing that we're moving any. <[CTac]LtJgCantelli> +taps+ Cantelli to engineering <[CO]ACaptAurora> ::raises and eyebrow and moves to the tac console to see the data:: Really? What are your thoughts on this? <[CTac]LtJgCantelli> :: taps for another moment :: I'm unsure. Right now I'm looking for any force that might be holding us still. But I'd think we'd be feeling some sort of strain. Unless something is affecting our sensors, or we've encountered something totally unseen before. * [CTac]LtJgCantelli has quit IRC (Quit: The Borg assimilated my species & all I got was this lousy T-shirt...) <[CO]ACaptAurora> Try a more mundane approach..look out the window...are the stars moving? ::eyes the data:: * cantelli has joined #USS-Vindicator <[CO]ACaptAurora> <> * ChanServ sets mode: +o cantelli <[CCO]MajPerkins> <> <[CO]ACaptAurora> <> * cantelli is now known as [Ctac]LtJgCantelli <[CCO]MajPerkins> <> <[CO]ACaptAurora> <<::reposts for Cantelli::>> * [Ctac]LtJgCantelli is now known as [CTac]LtJgCantelli <[CO]ACaptAurora> Try a more mundane approach..look out the window...are the stars moving? ::eyes the data:: <[CTac]LtJgCantelli> :: looks surprised for a moment, and nods :: stands up and heads towards a viewport :: <[CEO]LtDexel> E>::scans the power distributions sytemswhile glancing at the tricorder in the jefferies tube 4b <[CTac]LtJgCantelli> :: looks out, and returns to his console with a very puzzled look :: I can't see anything at all outside the viewport. It's pitch black <[CEO]LtDexel> E>:: watches normal engineering functions while humming a long lost tune:: la, de, da.... <[CTac]LtJgCantelli> :: sits back down at console and starts tapping away :: <[CO]ACaptAurora> ::nods:: Something is stealing the light then? ::feels worry start to nag, but keeps calm:: And what do you believe is causing this? <[CTac]LtJgCantelli> :: console bleeps with an alert :: Ah. I think we have something. <[CTac]LtJgCantelli> It's almost as if we're inside a cloak. <[CTac]LtJgCantelli> :: ponders for a moment :: <[CEO]LtDexel> E>:: pulls up life suport daily effencies reports:: hmm science is using a lot of life support, and it's in the aft end of the ship, hmmm ahhh stellar cartography pulling a all nighter again <[CTac]LtJgCantelli> :: continues scans :: I'm scanning right around us. Maybe there's something more close by causing it. <[CO]ACaptAurora> ::looks to helm:: All stop, now. The scans may not show we're moving, but lets not take any chances ::looks back to Cantelli:: <[CO]ACaptAurora> <> <[CEO]LtDexel> E>::notices blinking comm:: ooops how long was that there, +taps+ CTAC, CEO, sorry missed your call, what can i do for you <[CTac]LtJgCantelli> :: starts modifying the parameters of the sensors for more close in work :: <[CTac]LtJgCantelli> +taps+ can you confirm that the engines were until a moment ago running at what we would use for warp 6? <[CCO]MajPerkins> *>::puts a PADD down on his desk as his combadge chirps:: +taps+ Major Perkins here, go ahead Marine. <[CTac]LtJgCantelli> :: finishes config and begins to scan all around the hull, then moving outwart slightly each scan :: <[CEO]LtDexel> E>::looks puzzled:: rogger stand by, <[CTac]LtJgCantelli> :: waits for the sensors to pick something up :: <[CCO]MajPerkins> *>Marine>+taps+Sir...I'm not sure what's going on, but Miyaki was just behind me...and, well, this is going to sound crazy, but now she's not... <[CCO]MajPerkins> *>::raises an eyebrow:: +taps+Uh, have you tried your combadge? <[CTac]LtJgCantelli> :: console lets out an alert. Studies the return :: <[CEO]LtDexel> E>:: pulls up warp propulsion power output history:: +taps+ cantelli, Dex, upp i show a abrupt drop off, but normal power output, subspace energy reading, .0001 milli cochranes, wow that's low <[CCO]MajPerkins> *>Marine>+taps+Yes sir, I have. No response. <[CCO]MajPerkins> *>Hmmmmm. +taps+Resume your patrols, but stay alert, and keep an eye out for Miyaki. <[CCO]MajPerkins> *>+taps+2nd Lieutenant Miyaki, report in. <[CEO]LtDexel> E>:: pulls up projected power output with .0001 mcs:: +taps+ cantelli, Dex, umm i think we have a problem, we would not even make warp one with that output.. <[CTac]LtJgCantelli> +taps+ Alright. If you find anything out on what caused that, I'd apreciate it. Also, we're seeing weird things up here. I'll send you the scans. :: taps in a command to do just that :: <[CO]ACaptAurora> <> <[CCO]MajPerkins> *>+taps+I repeat, Miyaki, report in. <[CTac]LtJgCantelli> :: looks at what made the alert. Turns to capt :: I just caught a blip of some object, but we didn't get a full scan of it, and it's moved. <[CEO]LtDexel> E>:: pulsl up data from CTAC:: hmmmm some kind aof power drains, or leaks ona massive scale <[CCO]MajPerkins> *>::listens intently for a moment, then, faintly hears something over his combadge:: "Sir...Mi...here...I...no...no...NO!...::scream, then static::" <[CTac]LtJgCantelli> :: continues scanning :: <[CO]ACaptAurora> ::allows a frown to show:: Scan for it again, find it. +taps+ Aurora to Perkins <[CCO]MajPerkins> *>::sits bolt upright in his seat:: Oh man. +taps+Perkins to Captain Aurora. <[CEO]LtDexel> E>:: pulls up projected power output with .0001 mcs:: +taps+ cantelli, Dex, ok something is sucking us dry <[CTac]LtJgCantelli> :: modifies the parameters to just try to look for anything recognizable from the part of the scan of the object. :: I'm going to try to scan and piece together a picture of it. As fast as it moved that time I don't think we'll get a whole scan at once. <[CO]ACaptAurora> +taps+ Perkins, we have trouble, double patrols and tell them to stay sharp <[CEO]LtDexel> E>:: pulls up all known power drains and tries to match the drain:: +taps+ cantelli, Dex, what ever it is, is pretty good, i dont detect any energy becons or absorption for 5 light seconds <[CEO]LtDexel> E>:: pulls shields systems and starts trying different mods:: +taps+ cantelli, Dex, recomed shields up and yellow alert, <[CCO]MajPerkins> *>+taps+Ma'am, that's the problem. 2nd Lieutenant Miyaki went missing for a while, then I recieved a static-filled call from her...well, let me replay it... ::replays the message from Miyaki:: <[CTac]LtJgCantelli> :: turns to capt :: I agree with Dex on that. <[CTac]LtJgCantelli> :: looks back at console, but so far the scans haven't caught the object again. <[CTac]LtJgCantelli> :: <[CTac]LtJgCantelli> +taps+ Dex, how long will shields last with the energy drain? <[CO]ACaptAurora> ::flinches slightly at the replay:: +taps+ Standby, Major ::extends her awareness and tries to locate the missing marine:: (w) Come on...::shudders:: +taps+ Perkins, Miyaki is still here..she's badly hurt, but I cant get a lock on her. Spare 2 marines to search for her and stop by sickbay for a nurse <[CEO]LtDexel> E>:: pulls up tholian web design :: +taps+ cantelli, Dex, whatit could be is a adptation of the tholian web device, but it would not be invisible and it would take 100 ships to capture a ship from warp with out us knowing it <[CTac]LtJgCantelli> :: brings up the web design as a basis for possible info. Starts skimming :: <[CCO]MajPerkins> *>+taps+Aye ma'am. ::stands up:: <[CEO]LtDexel> E>::performs shields energy calcuations:: +taps+ Bridge, CEO, 1 hour at current drain, if we get violent with weapons , 22 minuets <[CO]ACaptAurora> ::looks at Cantelli:: Keep trying...Do everything you can think of to find that thing ::returns to her chair and taps the arm console:: +taps+ This is the Captain speaking. All onduty crew are to remain at their stations. All offduty crew are to remain where they are, do not leave your current location. We are at red alert! ::hits a key on her console and the red-alert klaxons sound:: <[CCO]MajPerkins> *>::walks out of the office, heading towards medical, and stops the first two marines he sees:: Diral, Wilson, you're with me. <[CCO]MajPerkins> *>::heads to the turbolift with the two marines in trail:: <[CEO]LtDexel> E>::turns to AEO:: i want a level ten forcefield at all main engineering access points, now <[CCO]MajPerkins> TL>::enters the lift:: Deck 5! <[CTac]LtJgCantelli> :: shakes his head after reading it, and tries to modify the scan. :: +taps+ Cantelli to eng. How costly would it be to energy resources if I tried scanning for this. thing, using tachions? <[CCO]MajPerkins> TL>::the lift speeds off, and a moment later comes to a stop on deck 5:: <[CCO]MajPerkins> TL>::walks out of the lift, turns a corner, and heads into sickbay:: ::quickly explains to the CMO on duty that he needs a medical officer to accompany him, and a nurse steps up:: Alright, let's go. <[CO]ACaptAurora> ::pulls all the data Cantelli has managed to get and reads up on it:: <[CCO]MajPerkins> *>::addresses the two marines and the nurse:: Alright, you 3, search for 2nd Lieutenant Miyaki. Any marine or security personnel you see on the way, tell them she's missing and to keep an eye out for her. I'm going to alert the other marines. Move! <[CEO]LtDexel> E>::takes antoher engineering tricorder and starts scanning main engineering for amonia and by products:: +taps+ bridge, engineering, detecting some straing readings from engineering, now activating internal ships engineering defense system, keep everyone out of engineering while i try to find out what's goign on down here <[CTac]LtJgCantelli> +taps+ Noted. Hope you catch something. <[CTac]LtJgCantelli> (m) And better luck than I'm having. <[CTac]LtJgCantelli> :: console bleeps :: <[CCO]MajPerkins> *>+taps+ All marines. 2nd Lieutenant Miyaki is missing. Scans show she's badly hurt, but we can't get a lock on her. As you are patrolling, keep an active lookout for her. Furthermore, all marines be on your guard, even more so than usual. Something strange is going on, that's all I know. Perkins, out. <[CCO]MajPerkins> *>::receives a torrent of "Yes sir!" on his combadge:: <[CEO]LtDexel> E>::feeling paranoid::AEO i want everyone in haz mat enviroment suits now, i am going to flow the space with larian-acitate gass, +taps computer, bring humitidy to 90% temp to 1 deg abouve freezing, track all changes of heat and cross with current engineering authorized personell, now DExel Alpah, romeio niner, six <[CEO]LtDexel> < / \ > SIM END <[CEO]LtDexel> ::snaps to attention:: Attention on deck:: <[CCO]MajPerkins> ::attn:: <[CTac]LtJgCantelli> ::attn:: <[CEO]LtDexel> ::turns to CO, Saulutes:: sir the crew is at attention and awaiting your orders sir! <[CO]ACaptAurora> ::smiles and nods at Dex:: Thank you ::looks at the crew:: Marvelous...simply marvelous...I want you all to thank our CTac, Mr Cantelli, for tonights fun. This was his idea, and IMHO, it's bloody fantastic. ::smiles at Cantelli:: <[CO]ACaptAurora> We shall be continuing tonights fun next week, feel free to log what your character are up to. Are there any questions? <[CCO]MajPerkins> ::shakes head at attn:: None here ma'am. <[CTac]LtJgCantelli> :: raises :: <[CO]ACaptAurora> Yes Mr Cantelli? <[CTac]LtJgCantelli> Not a question. Just to say I'm glad that most of the crew is back together. I've missed sims with most of us here. <[CCO]MajPerkins> If I may interrupt, I agree fully, and apologize for my massive amount of absences. ::grins, then goes to attn:: <[CO]ACaptAurora> ::smiles:: I think have all missed sims with most of us here. But I agree, it's great to have us back togerther again <[CO]ACaptAurora> Were there any other questions or comments? <[CO]ACaptAurora> Yes? No?...I'll take that as a no...::looks to Dex:: <[CEO]LtDexel> < / \ > Crew Dis- missed < / \ >