PowerChat:   PowerChat: *** Entered Arts and Entertainment - Trek Continuum on 9711.29 at 11:34 PM *** PowerChat:   PowerChat:   PowerChat: *** Entered Town Square - Trek Continuum on 9711.29 at 11:34 PM *** PowerChat:   CdrStecker: ::glares:: Young man.. Hand me your conduct card, please! LtJKeane: So you all know. I'm going on the primiss that the PSAC-D, or Personal Shield and Cloak AmbJThorne: Ah, look who the cat dragged in. ;) LtJKeane: Device is still in the infant stage and is being developed. FCptThorne: ::thwaps his TCP connection:: CdrStecker: I know, Keane.. But its a wonderful idea. :) CdrStecker: That is not an excuse, Mr. Thorne.. You realize that I'll have to CdrStecker: talk to your mother about these excess tardies, don't you? AmbJThorne: :::snickers:: LtJKeane: ::winks:: Based on the Borg shield and Dominion Cloak. Lt MaryJo: Nice log, John CdrStecker: Hi Sezak! FCptThorne: Ahem, Number One. LtJKeane: Thanks. Ens Sezak: Hello All LtJKeane: hey sezak! CdrStecker: ::tries not to snicker, but fails:: FCptThorne: ::pokes his XO:: CdrStecker: Captain, shall I call the crew to attention? AmbJThorne: :::hides her snicker very well::: Lt MaryJo: ::bursts out laughing:: FCptThorne: Yes, if you have time. LtCdrAkira: hi to everyone that entered... CdrStecker: ::in an incredibly loud voice::ATTENTION ON DECK!!!! LtJKeane: ::stands at offstage food cart:: "MORE Turkey!! ahhhh!!:: runs to attention:! Ens Sezak: ::AA:: Lt MaryJo: ::AA:: LtCdrAkira: ::attn:: LtJKeane: :aa:: AmbJThorne: ::just stands:: CdrStecker: Captain, the crew is assembled and at attention. CdrStecker: ::bows:: FCptThorne: Here comes ze brief. Lt MaryJo: ::claps for Stecker:: FCptThorne: . FCptThorne: =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= FCptThorne: Welcome to the continuing adventures of the FCptThorne: USS Atlantis, NCC-1021-D. FCptThorne: =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= FCptThorne: . FCptThorne: =/\= =/\= M I S S I O N B R I E F =/\= =/\= FCptThorne: The USS Atlantis is currently in formation FCptThorne: with the 7th fleet. Captain Blackthorne and FCptThorne: Commander Stecker have returned from the FCptThorne: Yamato and the Atlantis has been ordered on FCptThorne: escort duty of troop ships. FCptThorne: =/\= =/\= =/\= E N D B R I E F =/\= =/\= =/\= FCptThorne: . FCptThorne: =/\= =/\= =/\= B E G I N S I M =/\= =/\= =/\= FCptThorne: =/\= =/\= USS Atlantis, NCC-1021-D =/\= =/\= FCptThorne: =/\= =/\= Stardate 49711.29 =/\= =/\= FCptThorne: =/\= =/\= =/\= B E G I N S I M =/\= =/\= =/\= FCptThorne: . FCptThorne: {S Atlantis} Lt MaryJo: ::at science 1 on bridge:: LtCdrAkira: ::in engineering in his office...:: LtJKeane: ::at Tactical:: FCptThorne: ::grumbles something fierce about having escort duty with his big ship:: CdrStecker: ::back on the Atlantis, following the Captain:: CdrStecker: Escort duty? Why do we have escort duty?? AmbJThorne: :::decides to be...in her quarters, sitting quietly by herself:: :) CdrStecker: ::outraged:: FCptThorne: ::Enters TL:: FCptThorne: What a waste of a Sovereign class starship! CdrStecker: :enters TL:: FCptThorne: Begorah!!! Ens Sezak: :::on rounds::: FCptThorne: Bridge! LtJKeane: (who's on the bridge, save me and MaryJo? LtJKeane: (never mind) LtCdrAkira: ::gets up and goes to his console on the bridge...:: CdrStecker: Exactly.. We should be on the front lines!! This is, is, insane! Kerr has loset LtJKeane: ::smiles:: CdrStecker: CdrStecker: his mind! FCptThorne: Unless...he expects an ambush? LtCdrAkira: Claude you have command. LtCdrAkira: ::enters tl:: Computer bridge... CdrStecker: ::looks at Thorne:: Ambush? You think so? AmbJThorne: :::thinking deeply:: <::watching ice skating and goin' nuts::> FCptThorne: Only plausible reason I can think of for a Sovereign to FCptThorne: escort...and I'd like to show that Boyington who's the best FCptThorne: ship in the fleet. ::smiles:: LtCdrAkira: ::exits TL onto the bridge...:: CdrStecker: ::nods:: Yeah, really.. Tell me about the Boyington.. Where'd she come from, CdrStecker: anyways? FCptThorne: A drunked designer, Kristi. FCptThorne: > CdrStecker: ::thinks that Kang would be beaten if he did that to her picture: FCptThorne: Not at all, Kristi. FCptThorne: ::picks it up, kisses it, and puts it back on the desk:: AmbJThorne: ::walks slowly down the corridor, deep in thought:: LtJKeane: ::looks around:: "Kinda quite around here huh?" ::thinking outloud:: Ens Sezak: +Keane+ Lieutenant, I have completed my rounds. Anything further? LtCdrAkira: This is fun... This is fun... Lt MaryJo: ::grins at him again:: Yep, sure is. FCptThorne: ::turns on the computer and brings up the routes:: LtCdrAkira: Aww crap... no it isn't... ::wishes something would explode or break...:: CdrStecker: I guess we know why we got the cloaking device, huh? LtJKeane: +Sezak+ Nothing at the moment Ensign. Have we finished cataloging the ATD shipment? FCptThorne: If someone does try an ambush, they'll be in for a surprise. Lt MaryJo: ::still scanning, notices something odd on long-range Lt MaryJo: sensors::attempting to identify it:: LtCdrAkira: ::twists his head back and looks at the power usage of the cloak...:: CdrStecker: Indeed.. Maybe we need to beef up our weapons systems, too. CdrStecker: Just to be safe. LtJKeane: ::Looks at Kronos:: +Sezak+ Isn't your shift coming to an end? Ens Sezak: +Keane+ Yes sir, also we are implimenting the latest security protocols FCptThorne: As if they're not already the most powerful in the fleet? ::with pride:: AmbJThorne: :::just walks, endlessly around the ship::: Ens Sezak: +Keane+ My shift is nearing completion sir CdrStecker: ::smiles:: Yes, they're the most powerful in OUR fleet. But what about their fleet? FCptThorne: All right...just to be safe, Kristi. LtJKeane: +Sezak+ Excellent work Sezak. Please recheck those protocals and have a nice evening. FCptThorne: Now about these routes... Ens Sezak: +Keane+ Aye sir, Sezak out. Lt MaryJo: ::continues scanning::the object appears to be a quantum filament:: Lt MaryJo: ::tries to get a positive confirmation from computers:: LtJKeane: ::looks back down at his console:: FCptThorne: +Akira+ Blackthorne to Akira. LtCdrAkira: +Captain+ Akira here. LtCdrAkira: ::sitting up:: AmbJThorne: ::sees a TL up ahead, heads for it:: LtJKeane: ::to Bridge crew:: "Approaching Way Point 2, course change in 2 minutes." FCptThorne: +Akira+ See what you can do about increasing weapon output, work with Mr. Keane. Lt MaryJo: ::frowns down at her sensor readouts:: AmbJThorne: :::enters:: Hmm...Bridge please... LtCdrAkira: +Captain+ Aye sir. LtCdrAkira: ::looks up at Mr. Keane at his station...:: LtCdrAkira: ::gets up and walks over to the tatical station:: LtJKeane: ::looks up down at his console:: Lt MaryJo: ::flags the sensor information and location of the filament, and Lt MaryJo: sends it to helm and tactical:: LtJKeane: ::looks up:: "Lt. Commander? Nice to see you. Can I help you?" LtCdrAkira: We're to boost the weapons output? FCptThorne: All right Kristi....best route? AmbJThorne: :::stands silently, hearing the soothing hum of the TL::: LtCdrAkira: ::looks over the console:: Ens Sezak: ::::Sezak arrives on bridge and approaches Keane::: Excuse me sir :::presents a PADD::: CdrStecker: ::studies the system:: LtJKeane: ::sees new scan data:: "Just a second Lt.Cmdr. Wells? What this?" LtJKeane: ::takes PADD:: "What's this?" FCptThorne: ::waits to see if she can pick out the one he's thinking of:: CdrStecker: ::takes a breath:: Well, I would take the troop transports and head this way. CdrStecker: ::points:: Lt MaryJo: <> LtCdrAkira: ::looks at the current weapons output ratios...:: Ens Sezak: Sir, in accordance with new SF security protocol... FCptThorne: ::nods:: And why? AmbJThorne: :::TL stops, doors swoosh open:: CdrStecker: Well, its a fairly clear route. Not alot of enemy traffic. Ens Sezak: ...all security reports are to be hand delivered where practicable. Lt MaryJo: It's a quantum filament. I just thought you needed to pinpoint it's Lt MaryJo: location so we can avoid it. CdrStecker: Our first priority is to deliever the troops to Deep Space Nine. FCptThorne: And what's wrong with this one? ::points to the direct route:: LtJKeane: ::nods:: "Nice work Sezak thank you."" LtCdrAkira: They are all at 99.43% power. AmbJThorne: ::steps out slowly, taking a quick glance around the bridge:: FCptThorne: ::knowing she'll get it right:: Ens Sezak: :::Sezak stands...awaiting something::: CdrStecker: It would work, but it would be out of our way. Besides, there are a Lt MaryJo: It could do a lot of damage to the ships, should it hit any of us. CdrStecker: few ships in that area. Ideally, we want the clearest route.. FCptThorne: Excellent, Number One. Impressive. LtJKeane: "Ok, notify helm and have then change course and inform the convoy." ::to Mary:: AmbJThorne: ::sees a few people working hard, makes her way to a seat, and sits down gracefully:: CdrStecker: And, the Dominion/Cardassians would undoubtedly try to block us if CdrStecker: we took the direct rout. CdrStecker: (route) Lt MaryJo: Helm has already been notified LtJKeane: ::turns to Akira:: "What's the Captain want?" LtJKeane: "100%?" Lt MaryJo: ::notifies the rest of the convoy:: LtCdrAkira: ::looks at his options... :: The Captain, wants the weapons power boosted. LtCdrAkira: I thinking over 100% CdrStecker: We must also consider something else, Captain. LtJKeane: ::checks PADD signs it and hands it back to Sezak:: FCptThorne: Yes, Kristi? ::smiling:: LtJKeane: "Thank you Ensign." AmbJThorne: :::shifts in the seat to make herself comfortable, and lets out a small exhale:: CdrStecker: We have to pick up those civillian transports.. FCptThorne: ::groans:: CdrStecker: We need to keep them safe as well. LtCdrAkira: We can push it to 102.82% pulling some nonessential systems to a standby state. Ens Sezak: Thank you sir....I will discontinue my shift. :::Sezak steps away::: Lt MaryJo: ::continues scanning, noting all anomalous objects and identifying them:: CdrStecker: I don't like it either, sir.. But I think one of my instructors at the academy LtCdrAkira: It's just a matter of which ones. CdrStecker: summed it up well. LtJKeane: "discon.... ah.. Ok. .thanks Sezak" CdrStecker: "Starfleet is here to protect civilians. If necessary, we'll put ourselves in the line of CdrStecker: fire to protect them." LtCdrAkira: ::looks at the list of the power divisions between all systems...:: LtJKeane: "What would you recommend? It's your ship? I just pull the trigger." FCptThorne: And who was that? CdrStecker: In essence, we'll take the phaser blasts for them. AmbJThorne: ::stares towards the viewscreen, looking over each ship out there carefully:: LtCdrAkira: We'll some of these systems affect the ship and since your on it, it may in some way LtCdrAkira: affect you. CdrStecker: Who said that? ::thinking:: Captain Sorek. A Vulcan, sir,. FCptThorne: Figures as much. Kristi, let's get to it. CdrStecker: ::nods:: Right away, sir. FCptThorne: ::exits onto the bridge:: LtJKeane: ::smiles:: "Ok.. I get your piont. Let's see what's non-essential" LtCdrAkira: ::smiles back:: AmbJThorne: ::deep in thought once again:: LtCdrAkira: Holodecks first... CdrStecker: ::follows Thorny:: LtJKeane: anomoly: distance 1.2 million Km. Speed: none Type: unknown LtCdrAkira: We won't really need those in a combat situation. CdrStecker: ::walks up to the tac station, and begins entering a course into the computers:: FCptThorne: Mr. Keane, hail the troop transports Richmond, Kyoto, and FCptThorne: Nara to enter in formation with us...and send them this FCptThorne: route. ::hands him a PADD:: Lt MaryJo: :;::picks up the anomaly that is showing up on tactical:: AmbJThorne: :::turns her head towards the other Thorny's voice:: LtJKeane: :takes Padd:: Aye sir." FCptThorne: Reoprt? FCptThorne: Report, too. LtJKeane: ::Transfering information:: FCptThorne: ::sits in the center seat next to his wife:: LtCdrAkira: ::takes them offline completely:: Troothsekr: Good evening all LtCdrAkira: Lt MaryJo: ::attempting to identify it:: AmbJThorne: :::smiles softly to him, but still off in her thoughts at the same time:: LtJKeane: ::snaps too: "Captain. At present we are on course and Schedule. No alerts or disturbances CdrStecker: Lt MaryJo: ::<> CdrStecker: :D LtJKeane: "Just coming in now. They acknowledge and are moving into there assigned formation holdingst LtCdrAkira: ::Akira lessens the power flow to science and replicators, makes a compromise...:: AmbJThorne: <::snickers::> LtJKeane: ations. LtCdrAkira: ::reallocates the energy flow into the weapons system:: AmbJThorne: ::stares back towards the viewscreen::: FCptThorne: Tell them to engage warp in exactly twenty seconds...mark. Lt MaryJo: ::identifies the anomaly as an organic lifeform::sends the information to tactical:: CdrStecker: Captain, the civilians are waiting for our signal. They'll join up with us at the CdrStecker: rendezvous point. LtCdrAkira: ::checks shields... 100% phasers and torpedoes 102.2%:: FCptThorne: Oh yeah...hail them too. LtJKeane: ::Tactical ID's the new ships and tags them:: ::minor discrepancy with one ships classificat CdrStecker: ::nods and smiles:: Understood, sir. LtJKeane: tion. Noted:: LtCdrAkira: Captain, I have a slight increase in power to the weapons. Lt MaryJo: ::notices her power go down::Grrr LtJKeane: :Hailing Frequencies Open: AmbJThorne: :::drums her fingers lightly on the arm of her chair::: CdrStecker: Captain, I'll need to know when you wish to engage the cloak. FCptThorne: Excellent, Akira. LtJKeane: ::Keane signals the ship to request reason for classification error:: LtCdrAkira: ::goes back to his Engineering console and watches the power supply, esp. to the cloak:: Lt MaryJo: ::thinks to herself that at least he didn't take power away from sensors:: FCptThorne: All right, take us to warp. Ens Sezak: ::::Sezak remains uncharacteristically on the bridge, beside the TL doors::: CdrStecker: The civilian transports have acknowledged our hails, Captain. CdrStecker: Standing by to engage the cloak. LtJKeane: ::nods to Sezak:: ::asking him to come over:: FCptThorne: Engage Cloak! LtJKeane: ::taps button:: "engaging Cloak now. Captain." LtCdrAkira: ::puts priority onto monitoring the cloak:: Ens Sezak: :::Sezak moves over to Keane::: Sir? AmbJThorne: :::leans back, her eyes never leaving the viewscreen:: CdrStecker: ::glares at Keane as he beats her to it:: Hey! I wanted to do that! FCptThorne: Sensors at maximum range....report *anything. LtCdrAkira: ::the power spikes and lessens the power to each area on the ship, except weapons, shields Lt MaryJo: ::looks up at Keane:: Did you get that identification? LtCdrAkira: and the cloak and engines:: LtJKeane: ::gulps:: sorry.. (sorry really!) CdrStecker: ::grumbles, and moves down to her chair, conviently located next to the Captain's:: Lt MaryJo: <> AmbJThorne: <::snickers:: Keane better run after the sim..she'll get ya.> LtJKeane: ::looks at Mary:: Anomoly or ship? Lt MaryJo: The anomaly CdrStecker: > CdrStecker: :) LtJKeane: (eyes the door..) Lt MaryJo: <> LtJKeane: No. FCptThorne: Well...here we are...escorting....::whistles absently:: AmbJThorne: < I got it! {S whip}> CdrStecker: :D LtCdrAkira: ::turns around and watches the viewscreen:: Lt MaryJo: The anomaly that you requested to be identified is an organic lifeform AmbJThorne: :::smiles to herself:: Exciting isn't it.... CdrStecker: :quietly:: There has to be some reason they'd assign us to escort duty.. FCptThorne: ::nods with a smile to his wife:: FCptThorne: They're expecting an ambush...that has to be it. LtJKeane: ::to Sezak:: Somethings up? Get me a reason for that one troops ships error in classificatio CdrStecker: ::smiles: And may the gods help the person that ambushes us, too. AmbJThorne: :::crosses her arms, lowers her eyes in thought:: FCptThorne: ::looks up:: Is there a problem? ::to those discussing the anomaly:: LtJKeane: n it should be a Dreadnought class, not Obrith class." Lt MaryJo: I don't know sir. We are picking up an organic lifeform out there, on Lt MaryJo: long range sensors. Ens Sezak: :::speaking softly to Keane::; I apologize for lingering sir, however, I was distracted... Ens Sezak: by that error as well. LtJKeane: "Nothing to worry about right now Sir. It's an anomoly that the computer can't ID, Science LtJKeane: is working on it. CdrStecker: ::turns and looks at Wells, then at Keane:: Nothing to worry about? Are you sure? Lt MaryJo: Am attempting to identify it now. FCptThorne: Is it making any threatening movements? Lt MaryJo: Not at this time, sir. LtJKeane: ::Tac Chirp:: ::Keane looks down:: LtCdrAkira: ::wonder's why they just don't ask the ship?:: LtJKeane: The Anomoly is not moving. AmbJThorne: ::wonders the same as Akira:: Lt MaryJo: It's just sort of....hovering, sir. CdrStecker: How far away from it are we, Keane? FCptThorne: ::thinkthinkthinkthink:: LtJKeane: "Captain. One of the Transports is making a very gradual movement from it's assign convoy CdrStecker: More importantly, have they picked us up? LtJKeane: holding position." LtCdrAkira: Why don't you just hail them? ::suddenly blurts out:: AmbJThorne: <::watches as Cap. Thorny turns into Winnie the Pooh::> Lt MaryJo: <> CdrStecker: FCptThorne: AmbJThorne: <::hands him hunny::> CdrStecker: LtJKeane: ::to Akira:: they aren't responding. :cold: LtCdrAkira: ::nods:: Ens Sezak: :::whispering to Keane::: Sir, I recommend we advise the Algonquin of the irregular... Lt MaryJo: ::continues scanning the lifeform::getting nothing:: Ens Sezak: transport's course LtJKeane: "Take care of that for me.. My hands are full. Thanks." FCptThorne: ::arches an eyebrow at Akira:: LtCdrAkira: ::goes back to monitoring his engines:: AmbJThorne: ::just stares at the viewscreen::: Ens Sezak: :::Sezak nods and relays a text message to the destroyer escort USS Algonquin::: FCptThorne: Anything else on long range sensors? Lt MaryJo: ::looks up:: Nothing sir. LtJKeane: Nothing on Tac scans" CdrStecker: ::looks at Thorne: Who's in command of that transport? FCptThorne: I'm not sure, Kristi..hail. Ens Sezak: :::to Keane::: Sir, the Algonquin has acknowledged. They are prepared to pursue if needed. LtJKeane: ::Sends a request to the transport that's moving out of formation (slightly) to correct LtJKeane: course." CdrStecker: ::nods:: Opening hailing freqs, sir. CdrStecker: ::frowns:: No response, sir. FCptThorne: This is Fleet Captain Blackthorne...please advise as to why you're changing course. CdrStecker: Captain, they aren't acknowledging... AmbJThorne: :::blinks her eyes, snapping out of her thoughts:: CdrStecker: And its one of the civilians, too. FCptThorne: Advise the Algonquin to be ready with tractor. Lt MaryJo: ::continues scanning the lifeform, notices a rippling of energy:: LtJKeane: ::nods to Sezak:: ::whispers:: "Take Security to alert status 2." Lt MaryJo: ::also scanning the civilian ship that is moving out of formation:: CdrStecker: ::looks at Thorne:: LtJKeane: "Mary Keep my up to date on the anomoly I'm having to watch this ship." CdrStecker: The ship is moving a bit faster now, sir. Ens Sezak: Aye sir, initiating alert status two...::taps and relays orders to Sec personnel AmbJThorne: ::raises her brows at the situation:: Lt MaryJo: Aye sir FCptThorne: Engage tractor beam. LtCdrAkira: ::watches some fluctuations in the power:: LtJKeane: ::Security offiver arrives on bridge and stands by lift at attn:: ::Keane nods to Sezak:: CdrStecker: ::nods:: Aye sir. Helm, engage tractor beam. LtJKeane: ::watches the on goings:: LtCdrAkira: That was odd. LtJKeane: "Captain. Recommend Yellow alert." FCptThorne: ::watches the tractor grab the ship:: FCptThorne: ::nods:: Yellow alert! AmbJThorne: :::leans up in her seat, watching the viewscreen:: LtJKeane: --<>-- LtCdrAkira: ::watches a flux in the tractor beams power:: FCptThorne: Notify the Algonquin to take over the tractor. Lt MaryJo: ::suddenly notes the reason for the energy ripples in the lifeform:::grins:: Lt MaryJo: Keane, I don't think we need to worry about that lifeform out there. CdrStecker: ::sees Wells smiling:: LtJKeane: ::nods:: ::signals the Algonquin of request:: FCptThorne: What's that grin, Ms. Wells? ::smiles:: CdrStecker: What's so funny, Lieutenant? ::slight grin herself:: LtJKeane: ::lookst at Mary:: "Whay is that?" LtCdrAkira: ::the power goes on and off to the tractor beam...:: Lt MaryJo: The lifeform was still for a reason. It was giving birth. LtCdrAkira: I hope the Algonquin hurries up. FCptThorne: ::blinks:: CdrStecker: ::looks back at the screen:: Oh. AmbJThorne: :::raises eyebrows more:: LtJKeane: ::Algonquin engages tractor beam on transport:: CdrStecker: ::clears throat, concentrates on the transport fully:: Lt MaryJo: Hey, one of life's little miracles everywhere we go. LtCdrAkira: ::the Atlantis' tractor beam suddenly goes off line:: FCptThorne: Little pleasures of Starfleet, aye? Lt MaryJo: ::continues scanning long and shortrange:: Lt MaryJo: ::looks up at the Captain's words::smiles:: Aye sir. LtCdrAkira: Captain, our tractor beam just went off line. Ens Sezak: :::Sezak announces::: The Algonquin's tractor shows 10 seconds from failure LtJKeane: :;turns to Engineering console:: Tac just lost all tractor beam functions. FCptThorne: Why is that? Lt MaryJo: Scanning,sir. LtCdrAkira: Unknown sir, contacting engineering. CdrStecker: Akira, how's the cloak holding up? FCptThorne: I want an explanation. AmbJThorne: ::shakes her head, thinking "Never a dull moment"::: CdrStecker: ::trying not to panic:: LtJKeane: ::Turns to Sezak:: "What? What's the reason?:" LtCdrAkira: It's holding, wait... what the hell... Ens Sezak: :::to Keane::: Unkown sir. They indicate that they are investigating. LtCdrAkira: Cloak has dropped to 80%, I'm going back down there... LtCdrAkira: +Claude+ What's going on? CdrStecker: Captain, mind if I join him? FCptThorne: ::nods to Kristi:: LtJKeane: ::frowns:: ::Targets all Tac scans to the ship:: LtCdrAkira: Claude> +Akira+ What? Whaddya mean? CdrStecker: ::stands and heads for the TL:: AmbJThorne: ::clasps her hands together, a slight frown forming on her face:: LtCdrAkira: +Claude+ We just lost power to the tractor and the cloak is down to 80. FCptThorne: ::stands:: LtCdrAkira: ::enters TL and waits for Stecker:: Ens Sezak: :::to Keane::: Sir, I suspect the possibility of sabotage...I recommend that... CdrStecker: ::enters TL:: Ens Sezak: ...I accompany Commanders Stecker and Akira LtCdrAkira: +Claude+ Let me see. CdrStecker: Mr. Akira, please tell me what needs to be done once we're down there. You're in charge of FCptThorne: <2 minutes> LtJKeane: ::nods to Sezak:: "Agreed. Move Sec. to stage 2, isolate all primary sustems. Lt MaryJo: ::picking up unknown energy readings from somewhere::unable to pinpoint location:: CdrStecker: engineering, and I just want to help.. Lt MaryJo: ::looks up at Keane:: Are you picking up those energy readings? LtCdrAkira: Computer, Engineering. Ens Sezak: :::nods, enters TL with Stecker and Akira::: FCptThorne: Keane, go to Red Alert. LtCdrAkira: We've got to find out what were the last commands Claude asked of the staff. AmbJThorne: :::holds her hands together so tightly the crack a bit:: LtJKeane: ---<>-- LtCdrAkira: or the last operations done on the power relay systems in the JTs. LtJKeane: "Aye Captain." CdrStecker: ::sees the lights in the TL turn red:: LtJKeane: "Mary, Yeah I'm getting them. Lt MaryJo: They are fluctuating like crazy LtCdrAkira: +Claude+ Who was in the JT's last? With the power relays? FCptThorne: ::starts pacing, waits for an explanation:: LtJKeane: "All Tac systems online." CdrStecker: ::nods:: Ok.. Sounds easy enough.. Which would mean that it's going to be difficult. AmbJThorne: :::looks up to her husband, following his paces with her eyes:: Lt MaryJo: ::trying to pinpoint location of origin now:: LtCdrAkira: Claude> +Akira+ Well, there was you, me, Henderson, and Milmic... FCptThorne: . FCptThorne: =/\= =/\= =/\= P A U S E S I M =/\= =/\= =/\= FCptThorne: =/\= =/\= USS Atlantis, NCC-1021-D =/\= =/\= FCptThorne: =/\= =/\= Stardate 49711.30 =/\= =/\= FCptThorne: =/\= =/\= =/\= P A U S E S I M =/\= =/\= =/\= FCptThorne: . LtCdrAkira: ::exits TL:: Lt MaryJo: ::paused:: LtCdrAkira: ::paused:: AmbJThorne: :::el pauso:: Ens Sezak: ::paused::: CdrStecker: ATTENTION ON DECK!!! Ens Sezak: ::AA:: AmbJThorne: :::looks down to the deck:: ;) LtJKeane: "Captain!.. I'm just now detecting transporter signals from the stray ship to another trans. LtCdrAkira: ::attn:: LtJKeane: paused.: LtJKeane: :attn: FCptThorne: Hold that thought for the logs, Keane. :) Lt MaryJo: :AA:: FCptThorne: Now... LtJKeane: Yes Sir. FCptThorne: Ensign Sezak, front and center! Lt MaryJo: ::smiles at Sezak:: CdrStecker: ::smiles:: LtCdrAkira: ::smiles:: LtJKeane: :grins: AmbJThorne: ::glances around for the gatorade people:: ;) Ens Sezak: ::: Sezak snaps forward::: FCptThorne: ::stands face to face with the Ensign:: FCptThorne: It seems that you've had the nerve to come on my ship and FCptThorne: be an excellent simmer, Mr. Sezak. AmbJThorne: ::chuckles a bit:: Ens Sezak: I have attempted to contribute to the best of my ability sir. FCptThorne: That you have, Ensign. FCptThorne: Commander? ::holds out his hand:: CdrStecker: Yes Captain? CdrStecker: ::slaps him on the hand:: LtJKeane: :) FCptThorne: The Box, please! CdrStecker: Oh!! Ok.. AmbJThorne: ::anticipates the box of donuts..cuz she is haveing cravings:: CdrStecker: ::looks around for the box:: CdrStecker: ::finds a bright pink one:: This one? FCptThorne: No, Number One...THE Box. CdrStecker: ::grumbles:: There are like, seven boxes down here! Lt MaryJo: LOL, I think that's the donuts CdrStecker: ::picks one that has gold trim on it.. How about this one? Ens Sezak: :::Sezak remains stoic and stone faced, dispite the comotion::: AmbJThorne: Just bring the donuts too! Okay? FCptThorne: Yes, that one. CdrStecker: ::snaps fingers:: Keane! Get the donuts! FCptThorne: ::his face goes grim:: FCptThorne: Ahem. CdrStecker: ::hands over the box:: LtJKeane: ::notes Sezak's dispoition.:: ::dam proud:: FCptThorne: . FCptThorne: Ensign Sezak, by the power vested in me by the FCptThorne: Great Green Arkleseizure, I hereby promote you to FCptThorne: the rank of Lieutenant, Junior Grade on the USS Atlantis FCptThorne: and in the Continuum Online. FCptThorne: May God have mercy on your soul! FCptThorne: . FCptThorne: ::deftly places the new pip on his collar with a wide smile:: Ens Sezak: I will endeavour to fulfill the expectations that have been entrusted to me sir. CdrStecker: ::slaps Sezak on the back:: Well deserved, Lieutenant. CdrStecker: ::smiles:: AmbJThorne: :::always thinks he says "Alkaseltzer"::: ;) Lt MaryJo: <> LtJKeane: ::claps:: FCptThorne: ::seriously considering changing that macro...grumbles:: AmbJThorne: :::politely applauds:: LtCdrAkira: Douglas Adams, of course... Ens Sezak: :::nods to the crew:::: I thank each of you for your confidence in my abilities. LtCdrAkira: ::applauds:: Lt MaryJo: Well, gotta go all. Congrats Sezak. FCptThorne: All right, I have nothing further. CdrStecker: CREW DISMISSED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LtJKeane: Night Wells. Lt MaryJo: Bye all AmbJThorne: I must depart as well....got some things to do. See you all FCptThorne: Except that the November Log of the Month will be on the web page soon. AmbJThorne: next week, and some earlier than that. ::grin, wink:: Laters. LtCdrAkira: Well, I gotta run, see ya next week. LtJKeane: ::makes a leap for cover!!!!!:: Ens Sezak: Thanx guys...Sezak is really pleased...just a little up tight to show it! CdrStecker: Well, I have to go.. My nephew says he needs to goto bed, and I'm in the way. :) CdrStecker: G'Night all! LtJKeane: ::from cover:: Congrates Sezak. FCptThorne: Keane...I put links to some of those graphics you've done on the Atlantis' web page. LtJKeane: ::stands..she's gone!" Ens Sezak: Thanx Keane LtJKeane: Hey Thanks Captain! Ens Sezak: So Thorne, up and running well now I see FCptThorne: Go check it out...I'm glad to have them up! LtJKeane: Get that sound working? FCptThorne: Not yet. LtJKeane: I can't figure it out either?? FCptThorne: The autorun tag should do it. LtJKeane: ::nods:: Ens Sezak: Well lads, I gotta scram myself...I'm trying to get more sleep these days. LtJKeane: Well I got a run too. FCptThorne: Congrats, Sezak! FCptThorne: Night, Keane! Ens Sezak: See ya! And thanx again! LtJKeane: Congrates Again Sezak. LtJKeane: ooof he's gone. LtJKeane: :_ FCptThorne: Night, Keane!