21:00 | CaptMcCloud | *USS_Eagle_Sim_240103* =/\= ATTENTION ON DECK =/\= MISSION BRIEF |
21:00 | LtAmeliaMoore | ::AA:: |
21:00 | Lt_Andrews | ::aa:: |
21:00 | Lt_Banning | ::@@:: |
21:01 | Cdr_Hart | ::AA:: |
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21:01 | CmdrDutcher | Crew is at Attention, Captain. ::AA:: |
21:02 | CaptMcCloud | Thank you, Commander. |
21:02 | ... | Good evening, Crew, and happy new year! I do hope your holidays were all good. |
21:03 | .. | Have you read the brief, and do we have any questions? |
21:03 | LtAmeliaMoore | Read and No questions, Sir. |
21:03 | Cdr_Hart | Brief read, no questions, Skipper. |
21:03 | Lt_Andrews | Yes and no, Captain. |
21:03 | Lt_Banning | Y/N, Sir. |
21:03 | CmdrDutcher | perused and data assimilated with no queries, Captain. |
21:04 | CaptMcCloud | ::chuckles:: Alright then, let's... |
21:04 | ... | =/\= BEGIN SIM =/\= |
21:04 | NOTE: Character names, appearing in GREEN, indicate NPCs. |
21:04 | CaptMcCloud | CO > :: on the bridge, in the command seat:: |
21:04 | CmdrDutcher | XO> ::Sitting in the XO seat on the bridge:: |
21:05 | Cdr_Hart | CENG > :: at the engineering console, on the bridge:: |
21:05 | Lt_Andrews | TAC > :: at the tactical station:: |
21:05 | Lt_Banning | SCI > :: at the science station:: |
21:05 | LtAmeliaMoore | Nurse> ::entering data on crew visits to sickbay into their medical files:: |
21:07 | CaptMcCloud | CO > :: puts down the PADD he was perusing, and rubs his chin, in thought:: |
21:08 | Lt_Banning | SCI > :: watching sensors:: |
21:08 | CmdrDutcher | XO >[ CO ] Something on your mind, Sir? |
21:09 | CaptMcCloud | CO >[ XO ] :: glances to Ali:: Just trying to think of our best way to find out Klurain force strength. I sure don't think they would just tell us. |
21:11 | Cdr_Hart | CENG >[ CO ] ::moves to stand beside Andrews:: What if we were to hack into their database? |
21:11 | CmdrDutcher | XO >[ CO ] ::chuckles:: No, I doubt that would be their first choice. Show us? Maybe, not tell us. |
21:11 | Lt_Andrews | TAC > :: raises brows and gives a thoughtful nod:: |
21:13 | CaptMcCloud | CO >[ CENG ] :: gives a nod:: That could be an option, providing we could keep one of their warships close enough for long enough. |
21:14 | LtCdrWren | OPS >[ CO ] :: turns to the captain:: If they were to try to open communications, I could piggy-back a beam to try and get into their database. |
21:16 | CaptMcCloud | CO > ::nods to Hailey:: [ OPS ] How much time would you require to make the connection? |
21:17 | CmdrDutcher | XO >[ CO ] The other part would be, how to we 'talk' to them and not make them suspicious? |
21:17 | LtCdrWren | OPS >[ CO ] ::frowns slightly:: A, good, couple of minutes, at least. Not knowing what protections they have on their systems is the biggest hold up. |
21:18 | CaptMcCloud | CO >[ XO ] :: raises brows:: Suspicious? |
21:20 | Lt_Banning | SCI > :: expands the sensor net, to see if there are any warships around:: |
21:21 | CmdrDutcher | XO >[ CO ] Well, we've been rather quiet. Don't you think they would start to get curious if we suddenly got chatty? |
21:22 | LtAmeliaMoore | Nurse> ::Sits back and tries to decide what to do next. since it has been really quiet for the past few days:: |
21:22 | LtCdrWren | OPS >[ XO ] I could do a bit of manipulation, on that end, Commander. Make it sound like we just repaired our sub-space radio. We can even use voice synthesizers to make us sound like them. |
21:24 | CmdrDutcher | XO >[ OPS ] Or make it sound like we are still trying to fix it so they don't get too nosey when we stop talking? |
21:25 | LtCdrWren | OPS >[ XO ] ::nods:: Exactly, Ma'am. |
21:26 | CaptMcCloud | CO >[ NOIP ] Now, the next question would be, how can we play this so they don't actively scan us, and see through our disguise, or even want to board us? |
21:27 | Cdr_Hart | CENG >[ NOIP ] Maybe we ask them for an escort? Say that we're worried about pirates? |
21:28 | Lt_Banning | SCI >[ NOIP ] Or ask them for a spare part. We have been, "limping," along out here. |
21:29 | Cdr_Hart | CENG >[ SCI ] :: points to Troy:: I like that better. |
21:29 | Lt_Banning | SCI > :: smiles:: |
21:30 | CaptMcCloud | CO > :: considers that suggestion, then looks to Ali:: |
21:32 | CmdrDutcher | XO >[ SCI ] Now, what part are we looking for, has to be something... obscure but necessary.. and a freighter might not have an engineer on board either |
21:32 | Lt_Banning | SCI > :: glances back to his console:: [ CO ] I do have a warship on long-range, Captain. |
21:33 | Cdr_Hart | CENG >[ XO ] Leave that to me, Commander. It could be something as simple as a warp coil. If we had a bad one, it would definitely make us limp along as we have been doing. |
21:35 | Lt_Andrews | TAC >[ NOIP ] With the way we've seen them treat the freighters, there is no saying they would be willing to help. |
21:36 | LtCdrWren | OPS >[ TAC ] It could give us just the opening we need to gain access to their systems. |
21:36 | CaptMcCloud | CO > :: gives it some more thought:: |
21:37 | CmdrDutcher | XO >[ Ceng ] My only concern would be the vocabulary. What we call a warp coil they might call a... don't know, faster-than-light spring? |
21:38 | CaptMcCloud | CO >[ XO ] :: nods:: That is a good point. |
21:39 | Cdr_Hart | CENG >[ XO ] We could always play dumb, but that might make them scan us more closely. |
21:39 | Lt_Andrews | TAC >[ CENG ] What if our engine emissions told the tail for us? |
21:39 | LtAmeliaMoore | Nurse> ::gets up and starts cleaning the triage area, for the third time since it's even been used, humming softly just to hear something:: |
21:40 | CmdrDutcher | XO >[ TAC ] ::lifts eyebrow:: Explain! |
21:40 | Cdr_Hart | CENG >[ TAC ] I could, definitely arrange that. |
21:42 | Lt_Andrews | TAC >[ XO ] Well, Sir. There are times you scan a ship, as it moves through space, and you just know they are having issues with matter/anti-matter mixtures, or warp coil troubles. :: shrugs:: |
21:43 | CmdrDutcher | XO >[ TAC/CENG ] I see. ::turns to Hart:: Can you mimic that easily? |
21:44 | ... | XO> What am I saying, of course you can! |
21:44 | Cdr_Hart | CENG >[ XO ] :: debates a quip, but simply nods:: Absolutely, Commander. |
21:44 | Lt_Andrews | TAC > :: stifles a chuckle as he recognized the look on Tom's face:: |
21:45 | CmdrDutcher | XO >[ CO ] It sounds like a plan that just might work well in our favor. |
21:46 | ... | XO> ::hides her look of 'DOH' from Hart:: |
21:46 | CaptMcCloud | CO >[ XO ] :: nods:: I agree. Mr. Banning, send the coordinates to helm, to intercept the warship. Commander Wren, do your thing. Same for you, Tom. I also want all systems ready just in case we need to make some last minute maneuvers. |
21:47 | Lt_Banning | SCI >[ CO ] Aye, Sir. :: sends the coordinates to helm:: |
21:47 | Cdr_Hart | CENG > :: moves back to the engineering console, and inputs commands:: |
21:48 | LtCdrWren | OPS >[ CO ] Aye, Sir. :: turns and, also, starts inputting commands:: |
21:48 | LtAmeliaMoore | Nurse> ::Pulls all the instruments from the drawers and sterilizes them, starts singing softly:: In the still of the night... |
21:49 | DrResork | ::comes out of the office and harmonizes with Amelia:: |
21:50 | EnsToine | HELM >[ CO ] Coordinates received, adjusting course. |
21:51 | CaptMcCloud | CO >[ OPS ] Start transmitting to the warship, as soon as you are ready, Commander Wren. |
21:51 | LtAmeliaMoore | Nurse> ::glances up and smiles and keep singing:: I-I Held you, held you tight... |
21:52 | DrResork | EMH > :: sings:: For I love, love you sooo... |
21:53 | LtAmeliaMoore | NURSE> ::Sings: Promise I'll never let you go... |
21:54 | LtCdrWren | OPS >[ CO ] Commencing transmission, Sir. |
21:54 | CmdrDutcher | XO >[ CO ] Lets see how well we can pull this off |
21:54 | Cdr_Hart | CENG >[ CO ] Engine emissions altered, Captain. I think we'll be convincing. |
21:56 | CaptMcCloud | CO >[ OPS ] Very good. Make that connection as soon as you can. No telling how long they will let us, "look around." |
21:57 | LtCdrWren | OPS >[ CO ] Aye, Sir. the piggy-back beam is on standby. The moment they answer the hail, we will be in. Then, the fun begins. |
21:58 | =/\=ACTION: The Eagle comes into a better range to the Klurain warship. The warship answers the hail. =/\= |
21:59 | Klurain | @ K-CO >+[ Eagle ]+ Freighter, why are you hailing us? |
21:59 | CaptMcCloud | CO >+[ K-Co ]+ We are experiencing engine troubles. We were hoping you could spare a part or two. |
22:00 | CmdrDutcher | XO> ::looks over at McCloud and waits :: |
22:01 | LtAmeliaMoore | Nurse> ::giggles as they sing the last line...:: In the still of the night (in the still of the night) |
22:01 | Klurain | @ K-CO >+[ CO ]+ :: laughter can be heard:: You scow drivers never cease to amaze me. Always looking for a hand out! The answer is no! Try maintaining your ship better. You don't even have a good working radio. |
22:02 | CaptMcCloud | CO >+[ K-CO ]+ They do not pay us well enough. You should know that. |
22:02 | CmdrDutcher | XO> ::Smirks as she hears them laughing:: |
22:03 | Klurain | @ K-CO >+[ CO ]+ Not my problem, go ask another scow operator. :: the transmission is cut:: |
22:03 | CaptMcCloud | =/\= Pause Sim =/\= |
22:03 | Cdr_Hart | ::AA:: |
22:03 | Lt_Andrews | ::aa:: |
22:03 | Lt_Banning | ::@@:: |
22:05 | LtAmeliaMoore | ::AA:: |
22:05 | CmdrDutcher | ::AA:: |
22:06 | CaptMcCloud | Did we have enough time? Was Hailey able to gain access to their system? We will find out in two weeks. I have a Coast Guard meeting, next week. Do we have any questions to this point? |
22:07 | Cdr_Hart | None here, Skipper. |
22:07 | Lt_Andrews | No, Captain. |
22:07 | Lt_Banning | No questions, Sir. |
22:07 | LtAmeliaMoore | None here |
22:07 | CmdrDutcher | No questions sir |
22:08 | CaptMcCloud | Again, Happy New Year. I look forward to another good simming year. As such, I wish you a good two weeks. Please take care of yourselves. |
22:09 | ... | =/\= D I S M I S S E D =/\= |