Cmdr Shelev joined the chat (7:03:07 PM)
7:03:14 PM vadmblackthorne: WTF is going on with AIM
7:03:16 PM vadmblackthorne: S
Kiley Airell joined the chat (7:03:17 PM)
7:03:23 PM vadmblackthorne: :(
7:03:29 PM kileyairell: hello
7:03:41 PM vadmblackthorne: Hi Kiley
7:03:44 PM cmdrshelev: YOU HAVE MEDDLED IN THE COSMIC AFFAIRS OF
NATURE.
7:03:50 PM vadmblackthorne: :w-hat:
MajDougMcKnight joined the chat (7:04:03 PM)
7:04:16 PM majdougmcknight: Hey, folks.
7:04:20 PM vadmblackthorne: Hiya Doug
7:04:33 PM majdougmcknight: I don't know if he said anything to
you, but Brad can't make it tonight.
7:04:40 PM majdougmcknight: A play rehearsal, ominously enough.
7:04:41 PM vadmblackthorne: Okay
7:04:51 PM majdougmcknight: Sorry, audition.
7:05:23 PM vadmblackthorne: Well, let's give T'Kirr a few.
7:05:38 PM majdougmcknight: Sure.
7:06:28 PM kileyairell: whatever you say, you're the boss ;)
7:10:14 PM vadmblackthorne: Okay, doesn't look like she'll be
making it on time.
7:11:05 PM cmdrshelev: fired
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Kiley Airell joined the chat (7:11:53 PM)
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7:12:28 PM vadmblackthorne: SSSssss
7:12:29 PM majdougmcknight: Well, she's Vulcan.
7:12:32 PM majdougmcknight: Never forget that.
7:12:42 PM cmdrshelev: fired^2
7:14:17 PM vadmblackthorne: Let's get this started.
7:14:26 PM cmdrshelev: ::TWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET::
7:14:36 PM kileyairell: ::AA::
7:14:57 PM majdougmcknight: ::AA::
7:15:27 PM vadmblackthorne: Alright, last week ended with the
revelation of Tagan's death and a declaration of martial law.
7:16:36 PM vadmblackthorne: The formal announcement has yet to
go out to the fleet, but preparations must be made.
7:17:07 PM vadmblackthorne: Everyone remembers what they were
up to, I'm sure. :)
7:17:12 PM vadmblackthorne: BEGIN SIM
7:17:13 PM vadmblackthorne: BEGIN SIM
7:17:15 PM vadmblackthorne: BEGIN SIM
7:18:04 PM vadmblackthorne: ::on the bridge, looking at a PADD
containing a speech::
7:18:43 PM cmdrshelev: ::At the helm of the Matis, awaiting
further orders and notice from McKnight that the rest of the ship is secure.::
7:19:45 PM vadmblackthorne: ::also awaiting McKnight's report::
7:20:41 PM kileyairell: ::working in sickbay::
7:21:08 PM majdougmcknight: @+Shelev+ Commander, McKnight
here. I just got word from the
last of my squads. We now have
patrols operating uncontested on every deck. We encountered brief, fortunately largely uncoordinated
resistance on decks 3, 5 and 8.
7:21:08 PM vadmblackthorne: ::turns his attention to the
viewer:: +Airell+ Blackthorne to doctor Airell.
7:21:26 PM kileyairell: +B+ Airell here Captain.
7:21:47 PM vadmblackthorne: +Airell+ Report on the status of
the treatment strategy for the hatchery ship, please.
7:21:59 PM cmdrshelev: @+McKnight+ Acknowledged. Return to the
bridge and find someone to station here. And I'm sure the Admiral wants to hear
from you directly.
7:23:15 PM kileyairell: +B+ So far we can stop the growth and
spread of the sickness. I have yet
to find anything that will cure those already infected.
7:23:59 PM majdougmcknight: +Shelev+ Momentarily, sir. Arranging transport for the prisoners
to the Atlantis brig.
7:24:56 PM vadmblackthorne: +Airell+ Are your preventative
measures ready to implement?
7:24:59 PM kileyairell: +B+ We have enough of the treatment to
protect the entire hatchery ship, and I can have my team ready to begin.
7:25:20 PM vadmblackthorne: +Airell+ Do it.
7:25:29 PM kileyairell: +B+ Aye Sir.
7:26:11 PM majdougmcknight: +Atlantis Security C&C+
Lieutenant O'Grady, stand by to receive further prisoners. Be advised, this is a somewhat larger
group than the last one.
7:26:36 PM vadmblackthorne: +Airell+ Keep efforts up on a cure
as well. Blackthorne out.
7:26:42 PM majdougmcknight: O'Grady> +McKnight+ Acknowledged,
Major. Dispatching marines to the
transport pad now.
7:26:44 PM kileyairell: +B+ Aye sir.
7:27:46 PM majdougmcknight: +O'Grady+ Oh, and lieutenant, why
not start moving some of those prisoners into cell block 2 with our Machen Bren
guests. Make sure they're got a
nice view of each other. Maybe
their tongues will be loosened slightly if they get
7:27:51 PM vadmblackthorne: :turns his attention back to the
PADD::
7:27:57 PM majdougmcknight: the impression their private suite
is in danger of becoming not so private.
7:28:44 PM majdougmcknight: O'Grady> Acknowledges, sir. Security out.
7:29:07 PM kileyairell: Kasey, begin treatments on the hatchery
ship.
7:29:19 PM kileyairell: Kasey> Aye sir.
7:29:20 PM majdougmcknight: (Acknowledged)
7:29:42 PM vadmblackthorne: ::taps his chairarm and brings up a
tactical overlay of the fleet on the main viewer::
7:29:57 PM vadmblackthorne: ::starts hazarding guesses as to
which ships he'll have problems out of::
7:30:42 PM majdougmcknight: ::Turns to his immediate second in
command for this squad:: Garcia, I
want you to pick out 2 or 3 men, and send them down to engineering. We don't have the manpower to start
occupying these ships properly, but the least we can do
7:31:36 PM majdougmcknight: is block any attempt by some new
group of assholes to retake this boat.
If anyone gives you lip, give them the impression your weapons are set
to kill this time.
7:31:54 PM majdougmcknight: Garcia> And...would that merely
be an impression, sir?
7:32:07 PM vadmblackthorne: ::marks a few on his PADD::
7:32:21 PM majdougmcknight: ::Heading for the nearest
turbolift:: You're a competent
soldier, Garcia. I'll leave the
finer points to your discretion.
7:32:30 PM majdougmcknight: Bridge.
7:35:08 PM vadmblackthorne: ::tabs the page back over to the
address he intends to make, and deletes it::
7:35:26 PM kileyairell: Kasey>::gets all the supplies and the
manpower and heads to the transporter room::
7:35:54 PM vadmblackthorne: ::figures he'll just wing it instead,
after all, the shit's gonna hit the fan no matter what he says:
7:36:14 PM majdougmcknight: ::Slings his rifle over his shoulder
and softly hums a little diddy to supply the missing elevator music until the
lift finally reaches the bridge, and he steps out:: Reporting as ordered, Commander.
7:37:06 PM cmdrshelev: Greetings, is the ship secure?
7:37:13 PM cmdrshelev: Wait, you answered that already.
LCdr TKirr joined the chat (7:37:15 PM)
7:37:29 PM vadmblackthorne: ((Heya T'Kirr!)
7:37:37 PM lcdrtkirr: <<Holy heck, it's still daylight
outside... didn't realize it was so late. =/>>
7:38:00 PM cmdrshelev: Have you given any thought to how we're
going to keep this ship under control for an extensive period of time?
Admiral's going to want an answer to that question.
7:38:00 PM kileyairell: ((Hey TKirr))
7:38:06 PM vadmblackthorne: ((Another time change casualty!)0
7:40:31 PM vadmblackthorne: Commander T'Kirr. Doctor Airell has
begun imlementing her preventative measures to stop the spread of the hatchery
ship disease.
7:41:04 PM vadmblackthorne: Keep an eye on that ship as she
does.
7:41:16 PM lcdrtkirr: ::having just arrived at her post, nods in
understanding:: Aye, Admiral.
7:41:37 PM kileyairell: Kasey>::beams over to the hatchery
ship in full protective gear with team, and starts to innoculate::
7:41:38 PM majdougmcknight: ::Frowns and begins habitually
drumming his fingertips along the bridge rail:: That's gonna be tough, commander. Ultimately, it's going to depend in no small measure on just
how many ships go nuts once word about Tagan gets out.
7:42:26 PM cmdrshelev: I was afraid of that.
7:43:48 PM cmdrshelev: So, can we safely depart this lovely
little boat?
7:43:51 PM vadmblackthorne: ::stands and walks over to her::
Undoubtedly, there will be some resistance to the martial law declaration.
7:44:52 PM majdougmcknight: Well...I've ordered engineering
fortified, the bridge is already protected, and until they're re-assigned,
we've got men enough here to put down any more unruliness...but we still need
someone we can trust to fly this thing.
7:45:46 PM vadmblackthorne: However, a show of force is usually
enough to quell such reactions. Prior to the declaration, I want you to
organize and be flying a fighter patrol around the fleet to enhance security.
7:45:50 PM cmdrshelev: By 'fly' I assume 'command.' We'll check
to see if the Admiral has anyone in mind.
7:46:27 PM kileyairell: ::complains to no one but herself about
how, so far, anything that'll kill the disease will kill the insects too::
7:47:05 PM lcdrtkirr: <<Oh, you're talking to me, aren't
you?>>
7:47:17 PM vadmblackthorne: <<Yes. :p>>
7:47:59 PM lcdrtkirr: ::nods again in assent:: I assume you want
us to cover the entire fleet?
7:48:02 PM majdougmcknight: ::Decides not to correct the
Commander on his interpretation, instead simply nodding after a moment's
pause:: After you then, sir.
7:48:52 PM vadmblackthorne: Yes. The patrol's presence alone
should help prevent dissention.
7:48:58 PM cmdrshelev: +Transporter Room+ Transporter room, Two
to beam up.
7:49:41 PM lcdrtkirr: Understood. When will you declare martial law?
7:50:01 PM vadmblackthorne: After I confer with Major McKnight
about our resources.
7:50:23 PM cmdrshelev: ::McKnight and Shelev fade to the
transporter room on Atlantis.:: After you, Major.
7:51:58 PM majdougmcknight: ::Nods, then nods again to the transporter
technician before exiting the transporter room and crossing over into the
turbolift:: Bridge.
7:52:19 PM lcdrtkirr: I will alert the pilots to be ready, and
will dispatch the patrol when you are ready for it.
7:52:23 PM cmdrshelev: So, care to wager on whether he has a
speech planned?
7:52:33 PM kileyairell: (I have to get going all, gotta get
ready for work)
7:52:39 PM vadmblackthorne: ((Bye Kiley))
7:52:45 PM lcdrtkirr: <<See you, Kiley>>
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7:53:44 PM vadmblackthorne: It will be soon.
7:53:46 PM majdougmcknight: ::Grins:: One perk to sailing on this boat as long as I have,
Commander, is that you tend to spot the sucker's bets.
7:54:29 PM cmdrshelev: Oh, am I being what you people call a
'fish?'
7:55:24 PM majdougmcknight: ::Adds a soft chuckle to the
grin:: Something like that, sir.
7:55:46 PM cmdrshelev: Note to self: don't gamble on this ship.
7:55:56 PM vadmblackthorne: ::walks back to his seat::
7:56:03 PM cmdrshelev: ::doors open, the two officers stride out
onto the bridge.::
7:56:04 PM majdougmcknight: I assume Blackthorne's elected to
take the hard line on this one?
7:56:05 PM lcdrtkirr: ::watches Blackthorne as he turns from
her, well aware of his reasons for not leading the patrol himself::
7:56:15 PM majdougmcknight: (Er...assume McKnight said that a
moment earlier.)
7:56:24 PM cmdrshelev: ((and assume no answer =) ))
7:57:22 PM lcdrtkirr: ::notices Shelev and McKnight entering::
7:58:02 PM majdougmcknight: ::Nods to T'Kirr with a smile,
despite his unsettling knowledge that it's time to discuss logistics::
7:58:12 PM vadmblackthorne: Commander, Major.
7:58:34 PM majdougmcknight: Admiral. I trust you're well aware, we have a bit of a problem.
7:59:02 PM vadmblackthorne: We have several. ::half-chuckles::
7:59:26 PM lcdrtkirr: ::busily alerts the fighter pilots into
Standby while monitoring the team on the hatchery ship::
8:00:08 PM majdougmcknight: True enough. How would you like to proceed, sir?
8:00:27 PM vadmblackthorne: What sort of manpower estimation
can you give to pull this off?
8:02:17 PM lcdrtkirr: EnsLogan> ::enters the Bridge in a
background sort of way and approaches Science:: You rang?
8:02:37 PM majdougmcknight: Off the top of my head, assuming
worst case scenarios? More than
we've got. I assume you're
referring to a declaration of martial law?
8:02:47 PM vadmblackthorne: Naturally.
8:04:28 PM lcdrtkirr: EnsLogan> ::rubs an eye as he's briefed
on the situation::
8:04:29 PM majdougmcknight: ::Frowns:: Naturally.
Alright then, I recommend our first course of action would be to seek
out and brief Tagan's staff on the situation. Get a handle on just how many trained men they can vouch
for. Because the odds are good
8:04:39 PM majdougmcknight: we'll need to deputize some people
for this one.
8:05:46 PM cmdrshelev: He has staff?
8:05:50 PM cmdrshelev: Had.
8:06:21 PM majdougmcknight: The point is, there are people out
there who at this moment consider themselves Tagan's staff, and I suggest we
not accept their resignations at this time.
8:06:29 PM vadmblackthorne: Valid. Get them over here.
8:06:56 PM cmdrshelev: I'll start rounding up everyone who we
saw in his general vicinity.
8:07:17 PM cmdrshelev: I suggest we have armed guard for them as
it might have been an inside job.
8:07:59 PM vadmblackthorne: I am having Commander T'Kirr deploy
a fighter patrol for the announcement, and a time after it.
8:08:11 PM majdougmcknight: ::Nods affirmatively:: I'll send 2 marines to the transporter
room, and have another two waiting on the observation deck. That should be small enough not to look
too hostile.
8:09:15 PM vadmblackthorne: I am counting on a preemptive show
of force to quell significant opposition.
8:09:53 PM majdougmcknight: Fighter cover...sure, that could
help. One wonders why the brain
trust at Utopia Planetia never bothered to design a designated carrier. Not like Fleet didn't cart out those
old Peregrines often enough during the war.
8:11:11 PM majdougmcknight: Between an initial show of force,
and hopefully the official sanction of this step by whatever would pass for a
leader at this point, we might just pull this off.
8:11:36 PM vadmblackthorne: Agreed. Get Tagan's
"staff" over here immediately for a briefing.
8:12:16 PM cmdrshelev: ::Heads to the nearest console to start
reviewing tapes and what little census data there is to find Tagan's
confidantes.::
8:14:43 PM majdougmcknight: Our first priority should of course
be to make sure the more heavily armed ships are all secured. They seem to be the birthplace of a lot
of our troubles so far.
8:15:16 PM vadmblackthorne: I would hate to have to
incapacitate them in the event of Machen Bren attack.
8:17:16 PM majdougmcknight: There's that.
8:18:25 PM vadmblackthorne: If we could get remote access to
their command functions as a trump card...
8:19:05 PM cmdrshelev: We have an engineer corps we can ship
over with the Marines?
8:19:21 PM vadmblackthorne: They were asking for engineering
help, after all.
8:19:45 PM vadmblackthorne: If we can manage that, we can
simply turn off weapons and engines for ships that resist.
8:20:24 PM cmdrshelev: We might want to keep this on the down
low for a few days while we do an orderly engineering inspection, perhaps?
8:21:26 PM vadmblackthorne: Yes. How many overheard my comm
traffic to you?
8:22:42 PM cmdrshelev: Unless they managed to break starfleet
encryption, the bums we have in the brig and the nontalkative bug we found one
deck below the bridge who didn't seem to give a damn about anything.
8:23:11 PM vadmblackthorne: Excellent. Ensure the Atlantis crew
knows to keep their mouths shut as well.
8:23:27 PM majdougmcknight: I assure you, no marine heard a damn
thing.
8:23:29 PM cmdrshelev: I'll send out some bulletins.
8:24:10 PM vadmblackthorne: Excellent. Make it happen,
gentlemen.
8:24:13 PM vadmblackthorne: PAUSE SIM
8:24:15 PM vadmblackthorne: PAUSE SIM
8:24:16 PM vadmblackthorne: PAUSE SIM
8:24:18 PM lcdrtkirr: ::pauses::
8:24:23 PM cmdrshelev: ::paused::
8:24:24 PM majdougmcknight: ::pauses::
8:25:11 PM vadmblackthorne: Well, that went well even with
four, but it usually does.
8:25:25 PM cmdrshelev: we had five at one point...
8:25:36 PM vadmblackthorne: Yes, but now we don't
8:25:40 PM lcdrtkirr: Kiley and I did a switch-off. =/
8:26:35 PM vadmblackthorne: Okay then, that's all for this
week.
8:26:37 PM vadmblackthorne: Shelev?
8:29:28 PM vadmblackthorne: Dismissed!
8:30:06 PM majdougmcknight: lmao
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