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7:32:01 PM vadmblackthorne: Evening!
7:32:08 PM kileyairell: Hey J
7:32:33 PM kileyairell: This'll prolly be my last day I'll be
able to attend until at least Dec
7:32:42 PM vadmblackthorne: :(
7:32:47 PM kileyairell: I know
7:32:50 PM kileyairell: I'm not thrilled about it
7:33:11 PM lcdrtkirr: Hey, glad to see you here.
7:33:43 PM lcdrtkirr: McKnight sent me an IM earlier saying he's
very sorry, but he can't make it tonight.
7:33:55 PM kileyairell: Stupid training for my new job
7:34:00 PM cmdrshelev: uh oh
7:34:02 PM lcdrtkirr: Behind in his work, or something.
7:34:59 PM vadmblackthorne: Okay, well, we have five, we can
cobble together something.
7:35:14 PM lcdrtkirr: Did something happen last week?
7:35:55 PM vadmblackthorne: No, Shelev and I were traveling on
business.
7:36:23 PM cmdrshelev: and the admiral was drunk
7:36:45 PM vadmblackthorne: Not by 7:30. Now, by 10:30, yes,
yes I was.
7:37:14 PM cmdrshelev: oh yah that was the night with the weak
sauce
7:37:16 PM lcdrtkirr: I see the info now... can't believe I
forgot. :-\
7:37:29 PM vadmblackthorne: Okay, let's get this started.
Commander?
7:37:39 PM cmdrshelev: ::TWEEEET::
7:37:43 PM kileyairell: ::AA::
7:37:43 PM lcdrtkirr: ::AA::
7:37:57 PM cmdrshelev: ((I'm on VNC so I can't write a very long
tweet =/ >>
7:38:45 PM vadmblackthorne: Okay, we're still trying to get the
captured Machen Bren shuttle up and running, while dealing with the fact that
we're going to have to slow waaaaaaaaaay down soon because of some Xindi warp
cores that need to cool down a bit.
7:39:10 PM zmordonnon: :::AA:::
7:39:29 PM vadmblackthorne: Question?
7:39:41 PM kileyairell: ((VCN?))
7:39:56 PM cmdrshelev: ((like remote desktop but slower))
7:40:19 PM vadmblackthorne: Okay then.
7:40:20 PM vadmblackthorne: BEGIN SIM
7:40:21 PM kileyairell: (( :( ))
7:40:21 PM vadmblackthorne: BEGIN SIM
7:40:23 PM vadmblackthorne: BEGIN SIM
7:41:03 PM cmdrshelev: ::Still in cargo bay, bossing around
technicians trying to fix the Machen Bren shuttle and feeling important.::
7:41:07 PM vadmblackthorne: ::on the bridge, reading over a
PADD with the latest estimates on travel time::
7:41:26 PM kileyairell: ::on the bridge::
7:41:29 PM zmordonnon: ::::at helm, going over calculations::::
7:42:18 PM lcdrtkirr: <<Grr.. hard to concentrate with the
friggin' TV on>>
7:42:40 PM cmdrshelev: ((liar. we're watching night court and
simming at the same time))
7:42:41 PM vadmblackthorne: ::to Zel:: Ensign, I need harder
estimates from the Xindi fleet on when we'll have to... rest.
7:43:09 PM vadmblackthorne: ::almost spits out that word::
7:43:17 PM cmdrshelev: Computer, where is commander T'Kirr?
7:43:58 PM zmordonnon: >Blackthorne> I will get on their
backsides Sir....::::COMMING over the Xindi fleet::::
7:44:24 PM lcdrtkirr: Computer> Lieutenant Commander T'Kirr
is in the Assault Bay.
7:44:59 PM cmdrshelev: ::Pulls the cracked half of the Machen
Bren console out of the bin of trash and heads for the Assault Bay::
7:45:35 PM vadmblackthorne: ::waits, tapping his fingers,
wanting a cigar::
7:47:00 PM zmordonnon: >Blackthorne> Their latest
estimates are 5hours up, 1 hour down....Sir....I don't know what their
engineers are like, but they aren't Starfleet.
7:47:45 PM kileyairell: If they were starfleet, we wouldn't need
to be here in the first place.
7:47:49 PM vadmblackthorne: That's for damn sure.
7:48:13 PM kileyairell: I think we're all going to need a nice
long shoreleave after this mission . . .
7:48:30 PM cmdrshelev: ::Enters assault bay:: Commander T'Kirr?
7:48:58 PM zmordonnon: :::nodding:::Aye Sir....::::turning to
his console and programming in a few of his own evasive manuevers::::
7:49:19 PM lcdrtkirr: ::tapping on a PADD, walks from around a
pile of parts:: Commander Shelev.
7:49:51 PM cmdrshelev: How are you with languages?
7:50:42 PM lcdrtkirr: ::swings the padd around to rest behind
her:: It depends on the language.
7:50:58 PM vadmblackthorne: Shoreleave, huh. You just had some.
7:51:03 PM vadmblackthorne: ::grins::
7:51:24 PM cmdrshelev: Do you know this one? ::Shows T'Kirr the
broken console.::
7:51:47 PM zmordonnon: :::grinning at his OWN memories of his
last Shoreleave:::::
7:51:57 PM kileyairell: ::laughs:: You saying you're not gonna
want some shoreleave sir?
7:51:59 PM lcdrtkirr: ::looks at the panel carefully::
7:52:08 PM vadmblackthorne: I wouldn't turn it down.
7:52:12 PM zmordonnon: :::rather GLAD to be flying again::::
7:52:45 PM kileyairell: Somehow I didn't think you would . . .
7:53:07 PM vadmblackthorne: Zel. Fleetwide announce, slow to
warp two in fifteen minutes.
7:53:17 PM lcdrtkirr: I recognize it. I would need a little time to read it.
7:53:43 PM zmordonnon: >Blackthorne> Acknowledged
Sir......::::turning on the COMM::::
7:54:27 PM cmdrshelev: So you've seen it, at least?
7:54:28 PM zmordonnon: +Fleetwide+ Orders from Vice Admiral
Blackthorne....slow to warp two in 15 minutes
7:54:42 PM lcdrtkirr: Yes.
::still staring at panel::
7:55:40 PM cmdrshelev: Mind sharing where?
7:56:38 PM vadmblackthorne: ::checks long range sensors
himself::
7:56:42 PM zmordonnon: :::programming the warp change for the
Atlantis::::
7:57:36 PM lcdrtkirr: ::looks up finally:: Language is not my
specialty. I believe it is a form
of Orion, but I would need to study it further to be sure.
7:58:04 PM vadmblackthorne: Sensors are still clear, at least.
7:58:20 PM cmdrshelev: Well, take it. It's not like it's any use
to us in its present shape.
7:59:00 PM lcdrtkirr: ::takes hold of the piece of console::
I'll begin working on it now.
7:59:13 PM cmdrshelev: ...Do you have any idea why the Machen
Bren would have something Orion?
7:59:48 PM lcdrtkirr: ::curiously:: No... I'm afraid not.
8:00:29 PM lcdrtkirr: Where was this console located?
8:00:57 PM cmdrshelev: Up front, where our piloting gear is
going.
8:01:08 PM cmdrshelev: So I assume it was used for that.
8:01:09 PM vadmblackthorne: Slow us down, Ensign.
8:01:55 PM zmordonnon: :::humming an old sailor's
tune:::>Blackthorne> Already programmed Admiral...
8:02:07 PM vadmblackthorne: Execute.
8:02:08 PM lcdrtkirr: ::softly:: That would mean the pilot knew
this language...
8:02:28 PM cmdrshelev: ...who is in the brig.
8:02:41 PM zmordonnon: >BlckThrn> Aye Sir.....::::pressing
the appropriate buttons::::
8:03:19 PM lcdrtkirr: ::gazes meaningfully at Shelev:: I'll see
what I can find out.
8:03:36 PM vadmblackthorne: Alright, back to being sitting
ducks.
8:03:42 PM zmordonnon: ::::checking the monitor for the status
of the rest of the Xindi fleet:::::
8:03:49 PM cmdrshelev: Alright, see what you can figure from
that. And if you want to help get the shuttle moving, it's in the main cargo
bay.
8:03:57 PM cmdrshelev: I'll be on the bridge; as you were.
8:04:16 PM lcdrtkirr: ::nods and looks again at the panel in her
hand::
8:04:49 PM kileyairell: Any idea of how much longer till we are
out of Mach Breen space?
8:05:04 PM cmdrshelev: ::Exits assault bay, heads for TL.::
8:05:30 PM vadmblackthorne: At least a week.
8:05:55 PM lcdrtkirr: ::stares at the panel a few moments more,
memorizing the characters::
8:06:01 PM cmdrshelev: Bridge.
8:07:01 PM lcdrtkirr: ::takes a deep breath, then exits the bay
and heads down the corridor toward the lift::
8:07:55 PM kileyairell: I'm sure that the starfleet personnel
can handle it. I am worried about
the Xindi though.
8:08:15 PM vadmblackthorne: It could be longer. Especially if
we have to keep slowing down.
8:08:17 PM cmdrshelev: ::Exits TL onto bridge.::
8:08:31 PM cmdrshelev: Admiral, we have something.
8:08:43 PM lcdrtkirr: ::enters TL:: Deck six.
8:08:46 PM kileyairell: slower would not be advisable Admiral,
though I"m sure you know that
8:08:53 PM kileyairell: ::looks up to the Commander::
8:08:54 PM vadmblackthorne: Yes, Commander?
8:09:09 PM cmdrshelev: T'Kirr says the writing on the inside of
the shuttle is Orion.
8:09:13 PM lcdrtkirr: ::exits TL and enters Sci lab::
8:09:19 PM vadmblackthorne: Orion?
8:09:24 PM vadmblackthorne: Interesting.
8:09:30 PM cmdrshelev: As in the criminals.
8:09:45 PM cmdrshelev: As in, someone needs to ask the pilots
down in the brig where they got it.
8:10:25 PM zmordonnon: ::::picking up a Xindi
straggler::::>Blckthrn> One of the trailing Xindi ships is having further
trouble, Sir...
8:10:33 PM vadmblackthorne: Can we communicate with them yet?
8:11:01 PM vadmblackthorne: :::looks to Zel: What sort of
trouble?
8:11:05 PM cmdrshelev: McKnight tried, but they didn't talk.
8:11:10 PM lcdrtkirr: ::sets the panel on a counter and brings
up the Orion language in the database::
8:11:39 PM vadmblackthorne: We can make them talk.
8:11:54 PM cmdrshelev: Guns or knives?
8:11:54 PM zmordonnon: >Blckthrn> I suspect engines
Sir.....their speed is dipping and rising....
8:12:14 PM vadmblackthorne: Whatever it bloody takes.
8:12:35 PM vadmblackthorne: Zel, have the fleet slow so that
they can get some engineers on that ship. We sure can't spare any.
8:12:38 PM kileyairell: maybe it needs a women's touch
8:13:41 PM zmordonnon: >Blckthrn> Aye Sir.....::::tuning
into the LEAD Xindi ship and cluing them in as to what is happening::::
8:13:59 PM vadmblackthorne: Shelev, get Tagen on the horn and
tell him that we'll provide any parts we can, but he's on his own for men.
8:14:08 PM cmdrshelev: Aye.
8:14:26 PM cmdrshelev: ::Heads to an aft console to hail Tagan::
8:16:32 PM cmdrshelev: ::A member of Tagan's delegation appears
on the screen.:: Can we be of assistance, Commander?
8:17:20 PM cmdrshelev: Is Tagan busy?
8:17:29 PM vadmblackthorne: ::eyes the newcomer on the screen::
8:17:42 PM cmdrshelev: Delegate> He's indisposed at the
moment.
8:17:48 PM kileyairell: ::looks at the screen::
8:18:13 PM cmdrshelev: Asleep? Off duty? Dead?
8:18:42 PM cmdrshelev: Delegate> ...Off duty would be the
closest of the three.
8:18:57 PM vadmblackthorne: ::raises his eyebrows::
8:19:24 PM cmdrshelev: ::Shelev drops his head, wanting to bang
it on the keyboard, but stops himself.::
8:19:37 PM kileyairell: ::tries not to sigh at that::
8:19:44 PM cmdrshelev: So I am to take it that you're running
the fleet in his absence?
8:19:52 PM zmordonnon: :::grins as HIS Imagination takes over
about what this Tagan could be doing::::\
8:19:54 PM lcdrtkirr: ::begins deciphering the words on the
alien console with the aid of the computer::
8:20:19 PM cmdrshelev: Delegate> I will pass any messages you
have onto the appropriate departments.
8:21:23 PM vadmblackthorne: ::smirks::
8:21:37 PM cmdrshelev: ...Fine. Tell Tagan and whoever is in charge
of your engineers that we'll send whatever parts they need over, but as for
men, you are on your own.
8:22:36 PM cmdrshelev: Delegate> ::Sigh.:: I was under the
impression that we would have starfleet assistance in getting our ships
repaired in the meantime.
8:24:35 PM cmdrshelev: With all due respect, our engineers are
rather busy keeping this ship running after the warm welcome the Machen Bren
gave us. If we lose Atlantis, we lose the fleet.
8:24:50 PM cmdrshelev: Have your engineers contact us with a
parts manifest, and tell Tagan to contact us when he comes back from wherever
it is he went. Clear?
8:24:57 PM vadmblackthorne: ::nods in approval, smirking::
8:25:18 PM zmordonnon: Yeoman Bleeth>::::enters the Bridge
with a hovercart laden with Coffee carafes and various snack offerings:::
8:25:56 PM vadmblackthorne: Mmm. ::takes a cup of coffee::
8:26:00 PM lcdrtkirr: <<Oh that has to look good
=P>>
8:26:12 PM zmordonnon: Yeoman Bleeth>::::waits by the TL
until the COMM transmission is concluded::::
8:26:14 PM vadmblackthorne: Thank you, Yeoman.
8:26:15 PM cmdrshelev: Delegate> Yes. Commander. Fleet One
out. ::Blank display.::
8:26:30 PM cmdrshelev: ::Turns around.:: That went... lovely.
8:26:38 PM cmdrshelev: When did we get beverage service?
8:26:39 PM vadmblackthorne: They'll live.
8:26:44 PM zmordonnon: <<*I* KNOW how that would have
looked....>>
8:27:11 PM zmordonnon: >Shelev> Since I became in charge
of Operations....
8:27:30 PM vadmblackthorne: Now I'm just worried about getting
attacked while we're sitting here. ::sips at the coffee, wishing for a cigar to
go with it... or some irish whiskey::
8:27:39 PM zmordonnon: >Surprised no one have thought of it
before....
8:28:24 PM cmdrshelev: We're not complaining. ::Pulls a cup of
water.::
8:28:30 PM vadmblackthorne: Mm, not at all.
8:28:31 PM zmordonnon: Yeoman Bleeth> ::::passing among the
Bridge Crew and once everyone has something, returns to the TL:::
8:28:42 PM kileyairell: ::doesn't take anything::
8:29:10 PM cmdrshelev: ((When will the Yeoman return to collect
any remaining service items?))
8:29:33 PM zmordonnon: ((10 minutes))
8:29:42 PM cmdrshelev: ((short flight))
8:30:17 PM vadmblackthorne: Zel, get the Xindi war fleet in a
wider perimeter.
8:31:25 PM zmordonnon: >Blckthrn> Aye sir....:::COMMING
The order to the Fleet, then taking a sip from his lidded cup of Raktajino:::
8:31:39 PM vadmblackthorne: ::eyes the sensors::
8:32:40 PM vadmblackthorne: PAUSE SIM
8:32:41 PM vadmblackthorne: PAUSE SIM
8:32:44 PM vadmblackthorne: PAUSE SIM
8:32:48 PM kileyairell: ::pauses::
8:32:49 PM zmordonnon: Pawsed//
8:32:49 PM lcdrtkirr: ::pauses::
8:33:49 PM cmdrshelev: ::TWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET::
8:33:55 PM zmordonnon: :::AA::
8:34:03 PM kileyairell: ::AA::
8:34:21 PM vadmblackthorne: Okay, next week we have work to do
about this slow ship, supplies, and Orion technology.
8:34:24 PM lcdrtkirr: ::AA::
8:35:31 PM vadmblackthorne: Well done, and I'll see you all..
plus more, I hope! next week.
8:35:33 PM vadmblackthorne: Commander?
8:35:41 PM cmdrshelev: Dismissed!
8:36:03 PM kileyairell: Well, I won't be able to make it :(
8:36:10 PM vadmblackthorne: :(
8:36:15 PM lcdrtkirr: See you all, except Kiley =/
8:36:21 PM kileyairell: yeah, I'm bummed
8:36:28 PM cmdrshelev: You shall be missed.
8:36:38 PM vadmblackthorne: December isn't that far away. :)
8:37:15 PM zmordonnon: Sounds like a RESOURCE inventory log
would be in order....
8:37:18 PM kileyairell: yeah . . . it'll prolly be 4 weeks or so
8:37:25 PM vadmblackthorne: Bleh, 4 weeks. :(
8:37:43 PM kileyairell: yeah
8:37:56 PM vadmblackthorne: Hm, inventory. "Fourteen cans
of irradiated haggis!"
8:38:09 PM zmordonnon: OH ICCKKKKKK!!!!
8:38:17 PM kileyairell: Night everyone!
8:38:26 PM lcdrtkirr: Night
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8:38:33 PM vadmblackthorne: Night folks!
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