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McKeown breaks in, having spent the past few minutes hunched over the controls.
"Sirs, I am picking up something on the long-range scanners, moving at," he paused to check the reading, "warp six, down the Jentris Corridor.
He paused, seeming to check his own crediblility at the implausibility of what he was about to say.
Sighing, he continued, "Size and mass are consistent with DS6. It could be the station, which would corroborate the Orion's story."
R'rssar slowly raises from her chair and walks over to Doctor Jacoby. She places a paw on his arm and steers him towards the rear of sickbay, prepared to gently (or not so gently) push the Human, should he resist.Quote:
Originally posted by AslanC
Your best guess is that he is expecting a fight and that he is feeling anixety about the situation. He is well within limits of effectivness and there are no red flags going up.
"Relax, Doctor," the Caitian whispers in Jacoby's ear, when she is certain they are well beyond human hearing range from everyone else. "I now how hard the wait before the storm can be, but this is the place we both chose to be in. We both know this situation." R'rssar wills her tail down from it's straight unmoving position and mentaly forces it to steadily swing left and right and back again, the same way a human might force a smile on her lips.
"Your staff is looking to you for guidance and leadership. If you seem anxious to me, what do you think your own crew will think? I have faith in your captain Grimm. Perhaps we should ensure everyone else here does so too?"
[OOG: I bet Jacoby knows what he's doing, he wouldn't have made ship's CMO otherwise. But R'rssar is really concerned that any apparent nervousness on his part may affect his staff. If Jacoby is as experienced as I hope he is he should be able to work this out before he replies. ;)]
All expression of friendship drops from Savanna's face. She stares at the Tellerite. "Fine. I offer to assist a fellow Engineer and all I get is tossed to aside and a simple station to monitor. Perhaps the Captain can use my services better at the Engineering station on the bridge."Quote:
Originally posted by AslanC "Ha, Humans. No sticking power!" His comment is loud enough everyone can hear him. "Is that what they teach you at the Academny these days? Give up when confronted and turn tail and run?" He laughs a bit, but only a few other engineering staff chuckle, most have a look on their face that suggests sympathy for what you are dealing with.
"Monitor Station 12, and stay out from underfoot!"
Savanna will turn and head for the doorway and the nearest turbolift at a slow pace, waiting to hear if the Tellerite has a response.
OOC:
1. My first post seems to be missing, so I try again.
2. What is Station 12, and
3. What rank is the Bannockburn's Chief Engineer anyway? You never mentioned his rank or name.
He stares at you with a look you can't quite make out, but it isn't friendly. "My dear Doctor," he begins quietly, "Do you have any idea how much this crew and I have been through? The battles? The carnage? The deaths? We fought the war together. They know me and I know them. Johnson over there has a weak stomach and seeing blood and bone makes him naseous, so I keep him away from trauma if I can and put him on medicines. Kliko keeps its' head no matter how bad things get, so it acts as my primary nurse in any confrontation."Quote:
Originally posted by Lancer
[OOG: I bet Jacoby knows what he's doing, he wouldn't have made ship's CMO otherwise. But R'rssar is really concerned that any apparent nervousness on his part may affect his staff. If Jacoby is as experienced as I hope he is he should be able to work this out before he replies. ;)]
He takes a deep breath.
"I know you are only trying to help. I know you are only suggesting what you do based on what you see." He smiles. "Understand that this machine was working well together before you came onto this ship and will do so again, long after you are gone. No if you don't mind I have to prepare myself mentally, so that when the crisis hits MY crew knows that I will be in charge."
1] I have no idea.Quote:
Originally posted by Savanna Fields
OOC:
1. My first post seems to be missing, so I try again.
2. What is Station 12, and
3. What rank is the Bannockburn's Chief Engineer anyway? You never mentioned his rank or name.
2] Antimatter Flow Regulators.
3] Lt. Cmdr. Tresper
"LIEUTENANT!" His below drowns out the background noise of engine room. "I DO NOT RECALL GIVING YOU PERSMISSION TO LEAVE!" The crew you can see (since you are not facing him) start to look even more busy, so as to stay off the radar.Quote:
All expression of friendship drops from Savanna's face. She stares at the Tellerite. "Fine. I offer to assist a fellow Engineer and all I get is tossed to aside and a simple station to monitor. Perhaps the Captain can use my services better at the Engineering station on the bridge."
Savanna will turn and head for the doorway and the nearest turbolift at a slow pace, waiting to hear if the Tellerite has a response.
Quote:
Originally posted by AslanC
"LIEUTENANT!" His bellow drowns out the background noise of engine room. "I DO NOT RECALL GIVING YOU PERMISSION TO LEAVE!" The crew you can see (since you are not facing him) start to look even more busy, so as to stay off the radar.
Holding back any emotion, she turns toward the panel without looking at him. "Sir, yes sir." Savanna moves over to Station 12 and begins monitoring the panel.
---------------- Dice Roll ----------------
System Operation
2d6 rolled
Dice results:
d6 = 3
d6 = 6
+2 (skill) + 2 (Int) = 13
OOC: Aslan --Quote:
Originally posted by Sea Tyger
"I wouldn't dream of it, Mr. Vlwas," Matthew replies, hiding a quick flash of frustration. Had this not been such a dire situation, the Midearan's response would have been humorous. "A Federation station has gone missing, as you were discussing across open channels. We're trying to find out what happened to it.
"Your Orion colleague apparently saw at least part of the event, and the final portion of his transmission indicates that he may be in grave danger," the captain explains, mustering up as much charm and diplomatic skill as a soldier can. "Any information you can give us will be a great help, and we certainly won't bother you any more if we don't need to."
OOC: Charm, diplomacy, charm, charm... ;)
OOC: Negotiate test: skill 4, roll 2+6, int 0 = 12
I was hoping that you would respond to this before I reacted to McKeowan's statements. Unless you want to say that McKeowan's announcement comes before the Midearan has a chance to respond to Grimm's overtures.
Whatever's clever man. If that works for you, I am happy.Quote:
Originally posted by Sea Tyger
OOC: I was hoping that you would respond to this before I reacted to McKeowan's statements. Unless you want to say that McKeowan's announcement comes before the Midearan has a chance to respond to Grimm's overtures.
I am still waiting for a couple of players to say some stuff before I answer your last post. (Give it a day or two... We have been setting a pretty fast pace thus far ;) )
Care to explain why in a PM, just so I know what you are planning, so I can prepare appropriately.
Everyone: Feel free to PM me with questions, ideas for angles, etc..
Or even e-mail me.
aslan_collas@yahoo.com
:)
Quote:
Originally posted by AslanC
Everyone: Feel free to PM me with questions, ideas for angles, etc..
Or even e-mail me.
aslan_collas@yahoo.com
:)
Yeah, 'cause I never do that!
This is fast?Quote:
Originally posted by AslanC
I am still waiting for a couple of players to say some stuff before I answer your last post. (Give it a day or two... We have been setting a pretty fast pace thus far ;) )
Interesting. I've been tempted to apologize for taking so long between my posts.
Seeing that the Midearan is still considering his overtures, Grimm says, "Hold that thought, Mr. Vlwas," then orders Remy to mute the transmission as he turns to face his science officer.Quote:
Originally posted by Age of Toast
McKeown breaks in, having spent the past few minutes hunched over the controls.
"Sirs, I am picking up something on the long-range scanners, moving at," he paused to check the reading, "warp six, down the Jentris Corridor.
He paused, seeming to check his own crediblility at the implausibility of what he was about to say.
Sighing, he continued, "Size and mass are consistent with DS6. It could be the station, which would corroborate the Orion's story."
"Confirm Mr. McKeown's findings please, Mr. Vuson," he says. "Mr. McKeown, transfer your information to flight control. Mr. Everett, plot and lay in an intercept course."
Turning back to the screen, he leans toward Rostoff slightly and quietly adds, "Ultra-possessive anarchists, you say? Thank you, Commander. A firm hand it is.
"Mr. Remy, if you please," he orders, pausing long enough for Remy to perform his task. "Now, Mr. Vlwas, you've had a moment to consider my question. We are in a bit of a rush, so I need an answer from you now. What information can you provide us?"
Alejandra begins to make a move toward the flight control console before checking herself with a bemused (and slightly frustrated) shake of her head. Instead she settles for standing at the rail near Lt. (?) Everett and keeping an eye on his work, ready to throw in a suggestion on the intercept course if necessary.Quote:
Originally posted by Sea Tyger
"Confirm Mr. McKeown's findings please, Mr. Vuson," he says. "Mr. McKeown, transfer your information to flight control. Mr. Everett, plot and lay in an intercept course."
OOC: In the middle of a move right now; computer and internet are in working order, obviously, but most other things are a mess. The house is currently furnished in boxes...
Oh, and the Science: Space (Astrogation) roll is 20.
Edit: Found the box the Trek books were in, and the appropriate additional modifiers for my roll.:D
I just sent you a PM, but disregard since this answers my questions :)Quote:
Originally posted by Chris Landmark
OOC: In the middle of a move right now; computer and internet are in working order, obviously, but most other things are a mess. The house is currently furnished in boxes...[/SIZE]
"Aye, sir. transferring to helm."Quote:
Originally posted by Sea Tyger
"Confirm Mr. McKeown's findings please, Mr. Vuson," he says. "Mr. McKeown, transfer your information to flight control. Mr. Everett, plot and lay in an intercept course."
Roll (SysOps): 17
Quote:
Originally posted by AslanC
"LIEUTENANT!" His bellow drowns out the background noise of engine room. "I DO NOT RECALL GIVING YOU PERMISSION TO LEAVE!" The crew you can see (since you are not facing him) start to look even more busy, so as to stay off the radar.
Holding back any emotion, she turns toward the panel without looking at him. "Sir, yes sir." Savanna moves over to Station 12 and begins monitoring the panel.
---------------- Dice Roll ----------------
System Operation
2d6 rolled
Dice results:
d6 = 3
d6 = 6
+2 (skill) + 2 (Int) = 13
OOG: Is this a double post?Quote:
Originally posted by Savanna Fields
Holding back any emotion, she turns toward the panel without looking at him. "Sir, yes sir." Savanna moves over to Station 12 and begins monitoring the panel.
---------------- Dice Roll ----------------
System Operation
2d6 rolled
Dice results:
d6 = 3
d6 = 6
+2 (skill) + 2 (Int) = 13
Vlwas looks at yout hrough the narrowing oh his 5 eyes and makes a strange clicking noise. "I tell you this Federation. You are not welcome here. No one wants you. We all fine here until you come along. Now troubles start from the far end of the Jentris." He cocks his head to one side. "Give up those lost for dead and go home. You will only meet death if you pursue."Quote:
Originally posted by Sea Tyger
"Mr. Remy, if you please," he orders, pausing long enough for Remy to perform his task. "Now, Mr. Vlwas, you've had a moment to consider my question. We are in a bit of a rush, so I need an answer from you now. What information can you provide us?"
With that he cuts to communication.
Mr Everrett turns his chair. "Course laid in Captain, awaitng the word."
Yes, I wasn't sure if you saw it.Quote:
Originally posted by AslanC
OOG: Is this a double post?
And to stimulate action.
Ahhh I C.Quote:
Originally posted by Savanna Fields
Yes, I wasn't sure if you saw it.
And to stimulate action.
Well alas there is no action to stimulate at this moment.
Soon, soon.. Like all games, waiting for the Captain ;)
Matthew gives Cmdr. Rostoff an apologetic "I'm a soldier, not a diplomat" look, then nods to his helmsman.Quote:
Originally posted by AslanC
Mr Everrett turns his chair. "Course laid in Captain, awaitng the word."
"Best possible speed, Mr. Everett," he says, turning towards his science officer. "Mr. Veson, Mr. McKeown, scan the hell out of that thing."
OOC: I'm activating one of Grimm's: twice/session, subordinates receive +1 to professional skill tests
The ship jumps to warp speed. The starfield streaking away on the main viewer. In engineering, Lt. Fields is able to regulate the Anti-matter flow, shaving about %5 off the acceleration lag.Quote:
Originally posted by Sea Tyger
Matthew gives Cmdr. Rostoff an apologetic "I'm a soldier, not a diplomat" look, then nods to his helmsman.
"Best possible speed, Mr. Everett," he says, turning towards his science officer. "Mr. Veson, Mr. McKeown, scan the hell out of that thing."
Vuson looks up from his monitors. "Captain." The VUlcan's voice is hesitant, as if unsure. "I am detecting a tetryon surge to the starboard." He pauses. "Now it is gone." He furrows his brow. "I have it again sir..." His eyes snap up to yours "Definately a cloaked ship matching our course and speed!"
"It never rains, but it pours," Matthew mutters as his brow furrows into a crease. "Red Alert, XO.Quote:
Originally posted by AslanC
Vuson looks up from his monitors. "Captain." The VUlcan's voice is hesitant, as if unsure. "I am detecting a tetryon surge to the starboard." He pauses. "Now it is gone." He furrows his brow. "I have it again sir..." His eyes snap up to yours "Definately a cloaked ship matching our course and speed!"
"Mr. Vuson, you focus on the cloaked ship; let me know if it makes any sudden moves," he orders. "Mr. McKeown, you continue to gather information on the sensor mass."
Turning to Rostoff, Grimm adds quietly, "Well, nothing like making the situation a little more complicated. It makes you wonder how long they've followed us."
"Aye, sir."
McKeown continues to scan the moving object, looking for odd energy readings or, possibly other ships.
Roll - SysOps: 15
OOG: If anyone has anything they want to do here, do it now. Otherwise I move forward tomorrow morning when I get back from work :)
"I wonder who 'they' is," mutters Rostoff.
"Romulans seem the logical choice, but nothing about today has been logical," Grimm answers. "My gut feeling tells me that they're not here to attack; merely observe.Quote:
Originally posted by GandalfOfBorg
"I wonder who 'they' is," mutters Rostoff.
"A heavy frigate on its way to the Jentris Corridor would get my attention. I'm surprised we haven't already encountered Gorn scouts on the edge of our sensors."
Leutennant Commander Romero moves in behind Vulson as he continues scanning the cloaked ship, observing the readings herself for a moment. She turns to Captain Grimm.
"Sir, would it be worthwhile to take a couple pallets of the lateral sensors offline and recalibrate them to get a better track on our guests?"
Assuming she gets a positive response, she'll get to work on this right away, perhaps enlisting some help from engineering. Engineering: Systems roll of 15. See page103, Narrator's guide.
Assuming she gets a negative response, she will reply with an "Aye aye, sir," and await Aslan's return in the morning.
Fine by me. Before I say something else that doesn't sit well with Jacoby I'd rather keep my mouth shut, so we can forget about the sickbay scene for now. ;)Quote:
Originally posted by AslanC
OOG: If anyone has anything they want to do here, do it now. Otherwise I move forward tomorrow morning when I get back from work :)
OOG: haven't forgotten you all, just finished 8 days straight at work.
Need sleep.
Badly...
"How quickly can that be done?" Grimm asks as he makes quick mental calculations in his head.Quote:
Originally posted by Chris Landmark
Leutennant Commander Romero moves in behind Vulson as he continues scanning the cloaked ship, observing the readings herself for a moment. She turns to Captain Grimm.
"Sir, would it be worthwhile to take a couple pallets of the lateral sensors offline and recalibrate them to get a better track on our guests?"
(OOC: Systems Engineering 4 + Int 0 + Roll 1+6 = 11.)
OOG: Taking off sensor pallets requires at least 10 mins, as they have to be manually disconnected and such (think when Kirk went down to the Sensor dish in Generations). Also try and keep in mind that your sensors are very limited on this ship. She is made for fighting, first and foremost.
OOG: Are there answers folks are waiting for?
Or are we just hitting a lul?
Let me know :)
OOC: Well, I'm just waiting for Captain Grimm to say that Alejandra's suggestion isn't worth the effort at this time, at which point I figure the next plot twist will arive.
So um, waiting for the next shoe to drop. Yeah, that's it.
And while Banockburn's TNG-style scientific sensors might be limited, I'd argue that, being built for fighting, she'd have pretty damn good sensors none the less. I've worked with a former Aegis cruiser CO lately, and I've heard stories about how much sensor data he had to deal with (i.e. almost too much to handle):D Of course, that's neither here nor there as far as this situation goes.
-Chris Landmark
I am not going to argue about anything, I have made a call on the sensors issue. She has less powerful sensors than the Enterprise, and remember that the Reliant couldn't even determine humanoid life on Ceti-Alpha V. Movie gen sensors are limited, plain and simple. Without a sensor dish (like on the Enterprise) you have limited range and mostly (not completely) tactical information coming in. Especially considering the Bannockburn is a Frigate and not a scientific ship by any stretch of the imagination.Quote:
Originally posted by Chris Landmark
OOC: And while Banockburn's TNG-style scientific sensors might be limited, I'd argue that, being built for fighting, she'd have pretty damn good sensors none the less. I've worked with a former Aegis cruiser CO lately, and I've heard stories about how much sensor data he had to deal with (i.e. almost too much to handle):D Of course, that's neither here nor there as far as this situation goes.
Just making sure we are all clear. :D
Okay, I'll take the the "letting you know" part here and say:Quote:
Originally posted by AslanC
OOG: Are there answers folks are waiting for?
Or are we just hitting a lul?
Let me know :)
Get On With It!!! :D
Now I bet there are a few people around who haven't had a chance to respond before I did, but I bet everyone is at least as eager as I am to get this show on the road again. ;) :) :D
It's a lull. You provided answers four days ago, and pretty much everyone who may have wanted them has posted something on the boards since then. I think we are just waiting on either:
[list=A][*] the Captain to make a decision about the damn sensor palettes; or[*] the Narrator to move events forward. [/list=A]
And certain of us hope to move backward as well, so we can get a sense of where our characters fit into the unfolding story. ;)
Well, I'll not say the sarcastic comment. Let's just play, or let's go home.
Actually, Grimm is awaiting Romero's response to the above post, despite the fact that he already knows the answer. :)Quote:
Originally posted by Sea Tyger
"How quickly can that be done?" Grimm asks as he makes quick mental calculations in his head.
(OOC: Systems Engineering 4 + Int 0 + Roll 1+6 = 11.)
OOC: Color me embarased, I guess you are. Sorry about that, everyone.:DQuote:
Originally posted by Sea Tyger
Actually, Grimm is awaiting Romero's response to the above post, despite the fact that he already knows the answer. :)
Alejandra begins to open her mouth to reply, but stops. She leans in over Mr. Vulson and a quick whispered conference about the Northampton class's capabilites takes place. She turns to face Captian Grimm with an appologetic expression on her face.
"At least ten minutes, sir." She shoots a sidelong glance towards where McKeown continues to collect readings on what is presumably Deep Star 6. "Never mind, sir, I think the sensors have a more pressing task..."
OOC: Well, her service prior to this has been on larger, more extensively equipped ships, so a little ignorance in the heat of the moment isn't totally out of the question, right? At least that's my story, and I'm sticking to it...:p
Matthew smiles slightly, casting a bemused glance at Commander Rostoff before responding, "Carry on, Ms. Romero."Quote:
Originally posted by Chris Landmark
"At least ten minutes, sir." She shoots a sidelong glance towards where McKeown continues to collect readings on what is presumably Deep Star 6. "Never mind, sir, I think the sensors have a more pressing task..."
(OOC: Okay, I think we're ready to fast forward. ;) )