Pilgrim 8/7

[8:45] [DOIC] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: ** The STAR TREK: PILGRIM theme plays! **

[8:46] [DOIC] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: ** The opening shots display a myriad of images, beginning on the pristine world of Risa before
pulling back from the system, rushing through space at speeds that would boggle the mind before...

[8:46] [DOIC] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: displaying the titanic, ancient structure of the Artesia gateway.  The camera slides through the
gate and into a realm of pure sapphire light before exiting on the other side, sweeping past the...

[8:47] [DOIC] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: magnificent sight of the Citadel station and the ships cruising around it before streaking off
into the darkness, finally catching the Pilgrim at high warp as T'Pang's log could be heard... **

[8:47] [DOIC] T'Pang@Demoncherub: Captain's Log, Stardate 95580.91, In spite of delays due to detours around building ion storms and
strange alien experiments with the fabric of reality, er re back in the LMC and enroute toward +

[8:50] [DOIC] T'Pang@Demoncherub: LMC 2085. We will be rejoining the USS Enigma, selected researchers from Project Magellen, and our
allies from the Dawn Alliance at the ruins on Hessok Vridi.  I am eager to see what new puzzles +

[8:51] [DOIC] T'Pang@Demoncherub: they may have unlocked in our absense. Then there is of course the concerns about the entity that is
believed trapped in the northern ruins. We will likely have to determine how to proceed with +

[8:52] [DOIC] T'Pang@Demoncherub: that part of the dig once we arrive. End Log.

[8:52] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *Serris signs onto his console in engineering and sends a copy of the sign-on log to T'Ghor to
verify, since he's not working in a science department area.*

[8:52] [DOIC4] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *T'Ghor is in the labs, working on the data from Hessok Vridi, the city having become something
of a pet project for him. He is categorizing and storing discoveries, sending his data and findings to >

[8:52] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --She puts away the log book and leans back in her chair.--

[8:53] [DOIC4] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *The U.S.S. Enigma. He quickly verifies Serris' log, then goes back to his business, happily
working.*

[8:53] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "Helm what is out ETA to LMC2085?"

[8:53] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: *our

[8:53] [DOIC1] Ilya@Illuice: " Fourty one minutes and fifty two seconds, ma'am"

[8:54] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: *Gayle was at her console again, while Rhys was manning the tactical station and Jagoda on the
science console.*

[8:54] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "Understood, steady as she goes."

[8:54] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *Serris stole glances back at Kol as he reviewed astrometric data at his console. They hadn't
really had the chance to speak in the morning and he was admittedly anxious about what was going to happen

[8:54] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: after their conversation the day prior.*

[8:55] [DOIC4] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *T'Ghor looked at the small flower corsage laid out on his console, stroking one of the petals
thoughtfully.*

[8:55] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: *In Engineering, the yellow stripes were scrambling around getting the emergency backup
telepathic suppressors set up.*

[8:55] [DOIC4] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Otsuka]  "Sir?"

[8:56] [DOIC4] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Hm?" *T'Ghor looked to the ensign.*

[8:56] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Li was playing air traffic controller, motioning for the stripes to move around.*

[8:56] [DOIC4] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Otsuka]  *She smiled at T'Ghor.*  "Found anything interesting yet?"

[8:57] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Rhys]  "Back to a boneyard, 'cause that's so worth our time right now..."

[8:57] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *Serris did his best to stay out of the way as he reviewed the astrophysical survey data.*

[8:57] [DOIC1] Ilya@Illuice: "Bang on"

[8:57] [DOIC4] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Oh. Very much. Small, almost ruined pieces of jewelry, fossils of various cave flora and
fauna, some very small remains of feathers... not much, but that is how you piece the big picture together. >

[8:58] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Gayle]  "I don't know, I think it's kinda interesting.  Even if it's pretty sad."

[8:58] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she drums her fingers on her arm rest impatiently.--

[8:58] [DOIC4] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "And with a fair bit of patience." *He smiles at her.*

[8:58] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *Maybe he'd find something really anomalous that would help him keep his mind off things...*

[8:58] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "Scientific exploration is this vessels primary purpose."

[8:58] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Rhys]  "Don't remind me..."

[8:58] [DOIC1] Ilya@Illuice: *goans as if she had been shot*

[8:59] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "If anyone feels that such is awaste of thier time they can put in for a trandfer."

[8:59] [DOIC4] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Otsuka]  *She nodded.*  "I'm sure they've got plenty figured out back at the site, too."

[8:59] [DOIC1] Ilya@Illuice: "Even if Commander Valkriss ahs refused such a request seven times in the past, ma'am?"

[9:00] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Dower]  *She stole a harried little smile at Li on her way to carting a grav sled full of
inhibitors off.*

[9:00] [DOIC4] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Indeed. I am very curious, even if I did spend more there than anyone, due to Captain
Arfacio's kindness. Do you want to go down with me this time? Or maybe T'Vin?"

[9:00] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "If it is aproblem for you I can speak to her."

[9:00] [DOIC1] Ilya@Illuice: "Briliant!"

[9:00] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *After a moment, he slinked past the hustling engineers over to Li.* "Are there any power
distribution grid tweaks that need to be done ahead of those things coming online?"

[9:01] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Li returns the small smile, looking over at Serris.* Yes, we will need to reallocate power.

[9:02] [DOIC4] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Otsuka]  "Oh, I don't know if we're even remotely as qualified as you.  You're an actual
archaeologist, we're a biologist and a botanist."

[9:02] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Are we fitting those in every cross-section?" *He gestures to one of the passing sleds.*

[9:03] [DOIC4] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "It's not like we have many archeologists. Two sets of eyes are always better than one.
Besides, finding usable DNA in the remains is a priority. So, if either of you feels up to it, just tell me."

[9:03] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Gayle]  "Maybe the Full Due still needs a pilot," *she smirked.*

[9:03] [DOIC4] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Otsuka]  "Well, maybe I will!"

[9:04] [DOIC1] Ilya@Illuice: "If only"

[9:04] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: Yes.

[9:04] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she raises and eyebrow at Gayle.-- "I am unfamiliar with that vessel."

[9:04] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: Full spread.

[9:04] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Well, willingly or not, I learned a bit about this ship's power systems recently. Is there
anything I can do to help?"

[9:04] [DOIC4] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *T'Ghor nods, moving onto the picture of the mosaic they found on the walls.*

[9:04] [DOIC1] Ilya@Illuice: "That is becaue the leftenant forged an official starfleet doctument to take the piss... ma'am"

[9:05] [DOIC4] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Gayle]  "Official Starfleet document?  Me?  That would be unethical."

[9:05] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Gayle]  "Official Starfleet document?  Me?  That would be unethical."

[9:06] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Li nods.* Can you run the distribution allocations that we'll need to siphon across non-
essential systems?

[9:06] [DOIC1] Ilya@Illuice: "Commander Valkriss saw it"

[9:06] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --looks at Ilya with and eyebrow raised in the unversal Vulcan expression of confusion.--

[9:06] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Rhys]  *He just covered his face with his palm.*

[9:06] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Well, doing some mental math, those units are probably going to draw about 15 watts apiece
spread out on every section of every deck..."

[9:06] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "Has someone been engaging in behavior contrary to Starfleet rules and regulations?"

[9:07] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "That's about a 12% increase in total system power to the security grid."

[9:07] [DOIC4] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "...Do you believe in the supernatural, Ensign? Or do you think life is an empty string of
coincidences?" *He asks as he works.*

[9:07] [DOIC4] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Otsuka]  "I've never really believed in that sort of thing.  I think our lives are what we
make them."

[9:07] [DOIC1] Ilya@Illuice: "Ma'am, with due respect and trousers, has any tommy serving on this boat not been doing that?"

[9:08] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Li nods.* Please input the calcuations into the power distribution program.

[9:08] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "I would hope not. At least not to any significant levels."

[9:08] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Jagoda]  "Respect and... trousers?"

[9:08] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *Serris looks down at the engineering interface, letting foreign knowledge guide his hands.*

[9:08] [DOIC4] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Yes, that is a... good way to look at it. But everyone has some coincidences in their life
that... are too strange to be coincidences, but cannot be explained otherwise. How would you explain those?"

[9:09] [DOIC1] Ilya@Illuice: "Warts and all"

[9:10] [DOIC4] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Otsuka]  "Other people have free will too.  And there's chaos.  Can't really explain it, it's
just there."

[9:10] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Gayle]  "Why not just get the warts lasered off?"

[9:11] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Rhys]  *He looked like he was in pain.*

[9:11] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Confirmed, 12.047% power deficit. We can easily make that up by powering down the cargo
transporters and reducing the watering cycles in hydroponics from five to three."

[9:11] [DOIC4] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Hrmh." *T'Ghor gives the flowery corsage a long look, before returning to his work.*

[9:11] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: Make it so, please.

[9:12] [DOIC1] Ilya@Illuice: "It is not real bloody warts, that is disgustic. it roughly means 'as is, with all discusting bits, flaws
and ugly bits' "

[9:12] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *Serris sends the appropriate directives to their respective departments.*

[9:12] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Rhys]  "Son of a..."  *He stopped as his console sounded.*  "Captain?  I'm reading three large
vessels en route to LMC 2085."

[9:13] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Okay, that wasn't so bad."

[9:13] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "Can you identify it?"

[9:13] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: **identify them

[9:13] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Rhys]  "Trying to get a better look with our long range..."

[9:14] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "Helm move to intercept those ships."

[9:14] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Rhys]  *He brow furrowed somewhat.*  "Captain?  They seem to be of similar design to the
Kirtascan ships we've encountered.  Larger, however, I estimate they're all cruisers."

[9:14] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Li smiles.* Good job.

[9:15] [DOIC1] Ilya@Illuice: "Aye ma'am" *changes course*

[9:15] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "Take us to yellow alert."

[9:15] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Gayle]  "We're going to move to intercept three cruisers?"

[9:16] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "We will rondevous with them at the planet anyway. We may as well go say hello."

[9:16] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "If only it was just as easy to wave away anxiety."

[9:17] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *Serris looks up as the yellow alert klaxon briefly sounds.* "... Oh, that's not helping."

[9:17] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "admittedly if thier intenstions are hostile, we will be at a serious disadvantage."

[9:17] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: You should get your station.

[9:17] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *get to your

[9:17] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "With that in mind, contact the Enigma and alert them to their presence. If they are not already
aware."

[9:17] [DOIC] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: ** The lights over the ship shifted as they were taken to yellow alert.  The Pilgrim changed
course to glide toward the approaching ships. **

[9:17] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *Serris scurries over to his makeshift science station and begins to run local area scans.*

[9:18] [DOIC4] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Girls. Secure the discoveries." *T'Ghor runs towards the turbolift.*

[9:18] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Gayle]  "Aye, ma'am, I'll let them know."

[9:18] [DOIC4] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Bridge."

[9:18] [DOIC4] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Otsuka]  "Sure thing, sir!"  *She started packing up the bones and artifacts.*

[9:20] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: Look alive people.

[9:20] [DOIC1] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *T'Ghor walks out onto the bridge, nodding to T'Pang quickly.* "Captain." *He heads to the
science console.*

[9:20] [DOIC1] Ilya@Illuice: "ETA intercept, ten minutes fifteen seconds ma'am"

[9:20] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Gayle]  "Enigma acknowledges and confirms they've spotted them, too."

[9:20] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "Tactical any indication they have weapons and shields active?"

[9:20] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Gayle]  "They're going to pack up as best they can and get ready in case they're bringing bad
intentions."

[9:21] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Rhys]  "Conducting additional tactical scans..."

[9:21] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *Serris notices the similarities to the race they'd encountered months ago.* "Uh... Li, how
many of those units are actually installed right now?"

[9:21] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "Acknowledged."

[9:21] [DOIC1] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Ensign." *T'Ghor looks to Jagoda, as if to say "My turn."*

[9:21] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: *There is an alert in Engineering that someone just completely fried the tactical console on
the bridge.*

[9:21] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Rhys]  "What... hey!"  *He tried smacking his screen a few times.*

[9:22] [DOIC1] Ilya@Illuice: "Hows the weather over there?" *Looks at Rhys*

[9:22] [DOIC1] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *Raises an eyebrow towards Rhys.*

[9:22] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Rhys]  "My console just died on me!  It won't even light up."

[9:22] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Li facepalms.*

[9:23] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "is there a problem Mister Rhys?"

[9:23] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: Who wants to go lcean up hte bridge's mess?

[9:23] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: *The ensigns all looked between each other.*

[9:23] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "If those readings are accurate, we need those inhibitors online ASAP. I'll go, it'll free you
all up for that."

[9:23] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Laige]  "I'll do it!"

[9:23] [DOIC1] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *T"Ghor sighs.* "I am not much of an engineer, but..." *He goes to kneel next to Rhys' console
and pull the access panel open.*

[9:23] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Laige]  "...Oh."

[9:24] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: Laige, get those inhibitors up. Serris, go.

[9:24] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Rhys]  "Uhhh... let's let engineering handle that, okay, big guy?"  *He headed to the console
behind T'Pang's chair.*

[9:24] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *Serris snatches a toolkit from underneath the console and hustles into the turbolift adjacent
to engineering.* "Bridge."

[9:24] [DOIC1] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "If it's something small like a disconnected wire, I Could handle it too..." *He looks into the
wiring.*

[9:25] [DOIC1] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *A blueberry emerges from the turbolift.*

[9:25] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "Helm ETA to target?"

[9:25] [DOIC1] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *He pops open the toolkit and pulls out a tricorder, scanning the tactical console.*

[9:25] [DOIC1] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Wires. Lots of them. Smells bad, though, did someone forget a sandwich in there?"

[9:26] [DOIC1] Ilya@Illuice: "Four minutes fourtysix seconds, ma'am"

[9:26] [DOIC1] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *he nods to Serris and heads to his own console.*

[9:26] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she turns back toward the tactical station.-- "You have four minutes to fix what ever you broke
Rhys."

[9:27] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Rhys]  "I am working on it, ma'am..."  *he pressed buttons.*

[9:27] [DOIC1] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "With all due respect, Captain, I don't think Mr. Rhys has the training to figure this out."

[9:28] [DOIC1] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "We may have to buy more time, in case it is not fixed. We may need to try diplomacy first...
if only to play for time. "

[9:28] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she returns to drummin her fingers on her arm rest, with even more intensity now.--

[9:28] [DOIC1] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "He might be better served over at the auxiliary tactical console behind the command deck,
since that's still working."

[9:28] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Rhys]  *He was literally standing there.*

[9:28] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Gayle]  "Lieutenant T'Ghor, see what you can pick up, you're good with sensors, right?"

[9:29] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she gives T'Ghor a glare.-- "I have no intention of going in guns blazing lieutenant. "

[9:29] [DOIC1] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: =/\= "Zital to Engineering."

[9:29] [DOIC1] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Already working on it." *He is working, not picking up T'Pang's glare.*

[9:29] [DOIC1] Ilya@Illuice: "Do we know what bloody gremlins posessed the bloody console?"

[9:30] [DOIC1] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *He takes advantage of his small stature, prying open the bulkhead under the console and
physically leaning inside to see just what happened in there.*

[9:30] [DOIC1] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Their shields are active, their weapons are not... but I cannot give you the power of either."

[9:31] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: =^= Engineering here.

[9:31] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "Lieutenant Gayle, T'Ghor while the tactical station is out. I need you to continue to monitor the
tactical sttus of the Kirtascan vessles."

[9:31] [DOIC1] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Will keep monitoring, Captain."

[9:32] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: -she nods-- "Can we even raise shields if we need to?"

[9:32] [DOIC1] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "The auxillary console should be able to do that, Captain."

[9:32] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Rhys]  "Yes, the auxiliary tactical console works as do all our systems."

[9:33] [DOIC1] Ilya@Illuice: "Thirty seconds"

[9:33] [DOIC1] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: =/\= "It looks like someone didn't phase the ODN coupler correctly and it caused a power surge
when the console tried calling for a CPU-intensive task."

[9:33] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "Good stand by on shields. Let's try not to act to provocative here though. We will keep them on
standby for now."

[9:33] [DOIC1] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: =/\= "As far as I can tell, all of the connections have completely depolarized and it might
have fused some circuits. This is more than a quick fix."

[9:34] [DOIC1] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: =/\= "And, well... I'm having trouble remembering how the other me fixed something like this."

[9:34] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Rhys]  "Aye, I'll have them ready."

[9:34] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: =^= Do you need me to send someone up?

[9:34] [DOIC1] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: =/\= "Yeah. Sorry my noble intentions didn't exactly pan out."

[9:34] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Gayle]  "The Kirtascan ships are maintaining speed."

[9:34] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "Are we in communication range of the Kirtascan vessels?"

[9:35] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Gayle]  "We should be, should I send a hail?"

[9:35] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Li looks around for who's going to get the assignment.(*

[9:35] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "hail them."

[9:35] [DOIC1] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *Serris pulled himself up and looked at the viewscreen out of curiosity.*

[9:35] [DOIC1] Ilya@Illuice: "Dropping out of warp in three, twoo, one.... Now" *drops the ship out of warp*

[9:36] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "Helm bring us into a parrallel cousre with the Kirtascan ships. But, maintain our distance."

[9:36] [DOIC] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: ** The Pilgrim dropped out of warp, gliding forward toward the Kirtascan ships just as they
entered the outskirts of the LMC 2085 system.  The ships were massive and hulking monstrosities, jet black..

[9:37] [DOIC1] Ilya@Illuice: *takes a pappallel course to the ship, keeping some distance from them*

[9:37] [DOIC] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: in colour and quite nearly lost in the abyssal darkness of space. **

[9:38] [DOIC1] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *Serris' ears droop and his eyes dilate as the massive ships appear.* "Oh, this looks fair."

[9:38] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Gayle]  "Captain, they're receiving our hail.  Should I put them on screen?"

[9:38] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she studies the imgaes on the screen remaining impassive.--

[9:38] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "yes put them on screen."

[9:39] [DOIC] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: ** The three ships were flying in a triangular formation, with one in front and two flanking it.
The Pilgrim was keeping up with the one in front. **

[9:39] [DOIC1] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *T'Ghor remains impassive as well, but scowls even deeper.*

[9:40] [DOIC1] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Interesting."

[9:40] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: ** After a moment, the screen lit up.  Two scaled, horned beings, one appearing male and one
female, stood on-screen.  The male was dressed in rich black robes, and three silvery chains stretched...

[9:40] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "This is Captain T'Pang of the Federation starship USS Pilgrim to the Kirtascan vessels. Please
identify yourselves and state your purpose for being in this area of space."

[9:41] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Li frowns.* Kol?

[9:41] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: from one shoulder to the next, the metal dangling loosely over his chest.  The female was clad
in a black uniform with gold across the neck and shoulders. **

[9:41] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Kol]  "Sure, I can do it."

[9:42] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Male]  "I am Archcleric Solurin Quollir of the Holy Kirtascan Empire.  Our ships are on an
ordained mission, I do not suggest getting in our way."

[9:43] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "what may I ask is your ordained mission?"

[9:43] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: Please do so.

[9:43] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Quollir]  "Our High Pontiff has received a vision that a great evil has been uncovered in this
system.  We have been ordained to eradicate this monster of darkness."

[9:44] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Kol]  *he nodded, grabbing a kit and heading out.*

[9:44] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "I can assure you we have the situation in this system under control. Your presence here is  not
required."

[9:45] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Quollir]  *He scowled at that, his horns laying flat somewhat.*  "I could say the same to you.
Were we not bound by the tenants of our faith, we would not be having this conversation."

[9:46] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Quollir]  "But, the Great Protector has seen fit to send us here on this day, at this time.
And so, I will give you and your people until the end of our Holy Day to depart."

[9:46] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "This world and this system belong to the Scyrithi people. You have no jurisdiction here."

[9:47] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Quollir]  "The Scyrthi have no system!  No worlds.  They are unworthy of the Protector's
Light, they disregard His tenants and take his beloved children as slaves!"

[9:49] [DOIC1] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *Serris' face contorts with conflicting emotions.*

[9:49] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "This is in fact the anceint homeworld of their people, we can show you the archeological evidence
if you wish. A faction of the Scyrithi, calling themselves the Dawm Alliance have reclaimed this +

[9:49] [DOIC1] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *Remains neutral, watching*

[9:50] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Kol]  *He got to the bridge, seeing the lizard person on screen.  He cringed lightly, looking
at Serris and hurrying behind the console with him.*

[9:50] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: world and currently are on the surface with our people. They unlike the other Scyrithi do not take
slaves."

[9:51] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Quollir]  "Even if this world was once the Scyrthi's, that is of no matter.  The Protector
himself has granted the High Pontiff with a vision of this world, it is our sacred duty to deal with the...

[9:51] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: unclean beast within!"

[9:51] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "Did the vision specify how the beast was to be dealt with?"

[9:52] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Quollir]  "I cannot reveal that to you.  It is something only the faithful may be privy to.
We will destroy this beast, and collapse its mountain hollow around it."

[9:52] [DOIC1] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *He does his best to try and signal to T'Pang.*

[9:54] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "Then I suggest we meet to discuss this further. Afterall you have already graciously allowed us to
the end of the day to evacuate anyway. So it seems we have some time."

[9:54] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she glances back at Serris.--

[9:54] [DOIC1] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *He makes a motion to suggest that he wants to say something once the channel is closed.*

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[9:54] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Quollir]  *He stared at T'Pang hard for a moment, then nodded.*  "The tenants of our faith
state that any outsider who wishes to be enlightened by the Great Protector must be permitted to do so."

[9:55] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Quollir]  "In honour of the last Holy Day of the Fourth Penance, I will permit a small
delegation on this ship."

[9:56] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "Very good then sir, please send us the coordinates and my team will join you shortly."

[9:56] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Quollir]  *He nodded to someone off-screen.*  "I look forward to enlightening you to the grace
of the Great Protector, Captain T'Pang."

[9:57] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she nods diplomatically-- "I look forward to it."

[9:57] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she waves for Gayle to shut off the comm channel.--

[9:57] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Quollir]  "Walk in His Light."  *He bowed his head lightly, and the screen cut.*

[9:57] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Gayle]  "...Seriously?  Those lizard guys again?"

[9:58] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she pinches the bridge of her nose--

[9:58] [DOIC1] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Captain."

[9:58] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "Yes mister Zital."

[9:58] [DOIC1] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *He walks over to the railing near T'Pang.*

[9:58] [DOIC1] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "And trying to spread their religion... once more."

[9:58] [DOIC1] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "I have a couple of concerns about this... away mission."

[9:58] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Rhys]  "Zealots..."  *he shook his head.*

[9:58] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "only a couple?"

[9:59] [DOIC1] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Any territory dispute between the Kirtascans and the Scyrthi might be considered an internal
matter. Even though we're here at the behest of our allies, doing anything to interfere with the -

[10:00] [DOIC1] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: - Kirtascans' pilgrimage might be considered a violation of the Prime Directive since we'd be
siding with the Scyrthi."

[10:00] [DOIC1] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Also, my species' homeworld was ravaged by religious zealots in a very nasty civil war. I
would recommend against antagonizing them, especially with our numbers disadvantage."

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[10:00] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Gayle]  "Agreed.  We should ask the Dawn Alliance to send ships to back us up, just in case
things get shooty."

[10:01] [DOIC1] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "That could be seen as antagonism even before we get on board."

[10:01] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Gayle]  "They're the ones who drove three warships to a science excavation!"

[10:01] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "Your concerns are noted. I have no intention of antagonizing them. I am hoping that this situation
can be resolved without conflict. And where both parties can be satisfied with the outcome."

[10:01] [DOIC1] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "I believe we should learn more of their faith, and use it as a way to get them and the rogue
scyrthi to parlay."

[10:02] [DOIC1] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "I have some concerns about that, too."

[10:02] [DOIC1] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "They believe you're going over there to be enlightened. Given what happened the last time we
encountered them, there's a chance they may try to induce some kind of altered mental state."

[10:02] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Rhys]  "I mean... if they're offering to get rid of the woman in the crystal, shouldn't we
let them?"

[10:02] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "Lieutenant Gayle contact Starfleet command on a coded channel and advise them of the situation."

[10:03] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Gayle]  "Aye, ma'am."  *She began opening an encrypted channel.*

[10:03] [DOIC1] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Did you not hear, Rhys? They want to collapse the whole city aroudn it."

[10:03] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "I am aware of the risks Mister Zital."

[10:03] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Rhys]  "Maybe we can convince them to just take the crystal and leave the city?"

[10:04] [DOIC1] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "If they consider the crystal to be a great, blasphemous evil, there's no chance they'd ever
take that thing aboard their blessed, righteous vessel."

[10:04] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "Speaking of which I would like to have a telepath with me on this away mission."

[10:04] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "Any volunteers?"

[10:04] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Rhys]  "Well... blow it up, then.  I don't know."

[10:04] [DOIC1] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "We might be able to use the transporter to disassemble it on a molecular level, then purge
the pattern buffer."

[10:05] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Gayle]  "On some crazy Dark entity?"

[10:05] [DOIC1] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "I would like to come, if only to learn more about them. Although I am no telepath."

[10:05] [DOIC1] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Dark entity or not, it still has to exist on some physical level."

[10:05] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "Very well Mister T'Ghor you are with me."

[10:05] [DOIC1] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Using the transporter would eliminate collateral damage."

[10:06] [DOIC1] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *Serris is very pointedly trying to veer away from the away mission.*

[10:06] [DOIC1] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Seems like the cleanest way of doing things... plus, they might appreciate the poetic nature
of it being cleansed by a beam of light or something."

[10:06] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Gayle]  "Maybe you should take someone with some, uh, religious background?  Maybe something
that could help lead to, I dunno, understanding?"

[10:07] [DOIC1] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "That would require us to go back down to the crystal and tag it, Lieutenant Zital. And that
is -extremely- risky."

[10:08] [DOIC1] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "I wouldn't exactly call my species' history a religious background."

[10:08] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Gayle]  "That guy in Engineering was gonna be a Vedek, wasn't he?"

[10:08] [DOIC1] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "... Wait, Li?"

[10:08] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "Lieutenant Rhys, you have the bridge. If something happens to me coordinate with the Enigma on
your next course of action."

[10:09] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Gayle]  *She shrugged.*  "Saw it on the show."

[10:09] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Rhys]  "Understood."

[10:09] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: =/\=Bridge to Engineering.=/\=

[10:10] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: =^= Engineering here.

[10:11] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: =/\=Lieutenant Zorin Li, report to transporter room one please.=/\=

[10:11] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she mostions to T'Ghor to follow her.--

[10:11] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Gayle]  *She gave Serris a pointed look.*

[10:11] [DOIC1] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *The guilt overwhelms him before T'Pang crosses the threshold.*

[10:11] [DOIC1] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *He follows T'Pang into the turbolift without a word.*

[10:12] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Gayle]  "Captain?"  *She called before the lift doors could close.*

[10:12] [DOIC1] Ilya@Illuice: *Looks at the people evacuating the bridge*

[10:12] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Gayle]  "Should I send a security officer to meet you all there?"

[10:12] [DOIC1] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *He casts one last, anxious look at Kol.*

[10:12] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she looks at Serris-- "lieutenant Zital if you do not feel up to this mission, you are not
required to come."

[10:12] [DOIC1] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "I didn't see any other volunteers, ma'am."

[10:12] [DOIC1] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "I would recommend Ensign Sekusta. She appears to be very well resistant to telepathic
attacks."

[10:12] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Kol]  *he glanced back at Serris worriedly as he worked on the tactical console.*

[10:12] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she gives him a respectful nod- "Thank you lieutenant."

[10:13] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "transporter room one."

[10:13] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Rhys]  *He looked at Gayle*  "Just do it..."

[10:13] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Gayle]  *She nodded.*

[10:13] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: *The turbolift began to descend.*

[10:14] [DOIC2] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBlFHuCzPgY began to play in the turbolift.*

[10:14] [DOIC2] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "There should be some way to make them see that these Scyrthi are better than the others."

[10:14] [DOIC1] Ilya@Illuice: *sighs and leans back in her chair*

[10:14] [DOIC2] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Mostly, by using their faith."

[10:14] [DOIC2] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she looks at the transporter chief.-- "have we recieved the coordinates from the Kirtascans?"

[10:14] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: =^= Yes captain.

[10:14] [DOIC2] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "I'm still of the opinion that we shouldn't be getting involved."

[10:15] [DOIC2] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "And risk an entire species' future because religious zealots destroy their only hope? No
chance."

[10:15] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Rhys]  "So, odds that something terrible is going to happen and I'm going to get blamed?"

[10:15] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Gayle]  "Ever the optimist."

[10:15] [DOIC2] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "It's not a question of morality, it's a question of regulation."

[10:16] [DOIC2] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "I don't know that we will make any progress here. We are dealing with religious fanatics. But, I
would like to buy enough time to allow Starfleet command to decide what and if they would like to +

[10:16] [DOIC2] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "It's a matter between the Scyrthi and the Kirtascans, the Federation isn't party to their
disputes."

[10:16] [DOIC1] Ilya@Illuice: "of course it will"

[10:16] [DOIC2] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "You have to remember that these aren't the Scyrthi, this is a rebel faction, that is more or
less allied to us."

[10:16] [DOIC2] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "do. In the end out only choice may be to withdrawl and let things play out."

[10:16] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Rhys]  *he rubbed his face for a moment.*

[10:17] [DOIC2] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "That's not relevant."

[10:17] [DOIC2] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Let us hope it doesn't come to that, Captain.

[10:17] [DOIC2] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: *The turbolift doors swooshed open.*

[10:17] [DOIC2] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "The Klingons were our allies in the 24th century, we still chose not to interfere in their
internal matters when their empire erupted into civil war."

[10:17] [DOIC2] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she looks at Li-- "Mister Li I called you down because of all the crew you are the closest thing
we have to a priest. I could use your knowledge of religion."

[10:17] [DOIC2] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Li blinks.*

[10:17] [DOIC1] Ilya@Illuice: "With some bloody luck, It is my last"

[10:18] [DOIC2] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: Ummm...yes ma'am. Do you want me to replicate vedek robes?

[10:18] [DOIC2] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "the mission entails a great deal of potential risk, so if you do not wish to go I will
understand."

[10:18] [DOIC2] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "Robes wont be necessary."

[10:18] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Rhys]  "Hey, maybe we'll get assigned to the same garbage scow."

[10:18] [DOIC2] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "He handled the monster in the ruins, I am sure he can handle this too..."

[10:19] [DOIC1] Ilya@Illuice: "We are already here"

[10:19] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Rhys]  *He barked a laugh.*

[10:19] [DOIC2] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: Yes captain.

[10:19] [DOIC2] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "Well let us proceed."

[10:20] [DOIC2] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Sekusta]  *The Saurian female arrived in the transporter room.*  "Ma'am."

[10:20] [DOIC2] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "yes?"

[10:20] [DOIC2] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *T'Ghor nods at the ensign.*

[10:20] [DOIC1] Ilya@Illuice: "It cant get much worse then this"

[10:20] [DOIC2] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Sekusta]  "I was told to report here for an away mission?  I'm security, ma'am."

[10:21] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Rhys]  "We could always be tucked away on some station."

[10:21] [DOIC2] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "Very well ensign."

[10:22] [DOIC1] Ilya@Illuice: "A capital FC on a station?"

[10:22] [DOIC2] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "Remember this is a diplomatic mission and as such full diplomatic protocols are in effect."

[10:22] [DOIC2] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Transporter Operator]  "Coordinates received, you'll be transporting to... 'The Protector's
Aegis.'  Fancy."

[10:22] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Rhys]  "Hey, screw up hard enough..."

[10:22] [DOIC2] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "Understood chief. You may energize when ready."

[10:23] [DOIC2] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Sekusta]  *She went to stand on the pad.*

[10:23] [DOIC1] Ilya@Illuice: "Screw up hard enough as a FC the brass send you to pilot science vessel or discharge you"

[10:23] [DOIC2] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *T'Ghor sighs from the PADD, just wanting to go dig up pottery shards again.*

[10:23] [DOIC2] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: (Pad*)

[10:24] [DOIC2] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Transporter Chief]  "Aye ma'am, energising..."  *He dragged his fingers along the console,
sending them along in a shower of sparkles.*

[10:24] [DOIC6] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: *DOIC6 is now the Protector's Aegis.*

[10:25] [DOIC6] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *T'Ghor blinked, looking around the unfamiliar setting.*

[10:26] [DOIC6] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she looks about curiously and caustiously--

[10:26] [DOIC6] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: ** The team materialised in a well-lit room, the floors the same jet black as the exterior of
the ship but the walls smooth, white metal.  Quollir was standing there to greet them, along with at...

[10:26] [DOIC6] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: least ten Kirtascans in heavy black armour and with rifles either hanging at their sides or in
their arms.  The Archcleric bowed his horned head elegantly.*

[10:27] [DOIC6] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *T'Ghor bowed his head respectfully in return.*

[10:27] [DOIC6] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *Serris bowed his head in return, as it seemed customary.*

[10:27] [DOIC6] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Quollir]  "Welcome to the Protector's Aegis.  I am Archcleric Quollir of the Holy Kirtascan
Empire.  You are welcome on our ship on this last Holy Day of the Fourth Penance."

[10:29] [DOIC6] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she steps toward the cleric-- "Archcleric Quoillir you honor us with this meeting. This is my
team Lieutenant Serris Zital, Lieutenant T'Ghor, Lieutenant Zorin Li, and Ensign Sekusta."

[10:29] [DOIC6] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she says mostioning to her team."

[10:29] [DOIC6] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Sekusta]  *She offered a polite bow as well.*

[10:29] [DOIC6] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *Bows his head again as his name is said.*

[10:29] [DOIC6] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *Serris does his best to mask his anxiety at being pointed out first and simply nods his
assent.*

[10:30] [DOIC1] Ilya@Illuice: "Did you manage to escape the bloody cildasylum this year?"

[10:30] [DOIC6] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Li nods with a smile.*(

[10:31] [DOIC6] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Quollir]  "Thank you all for coming.  Perhaps it is fortuitous that we arrived when we did;
we do not often get the chance to share the word of our Protector with outsiders.  Perhaps hearing it...

[10:31] [DOIC6] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "We look forward to learning something of your culture."

[10:32] [DOIC6] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: open your hearts and souls to his grace.  Please, come with me."  *He turned, leading them out
into a similarly white hallway with black floors.  The immaculate metal seemed to stretch infinitely...

[10:32] [DOIC6] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: above them.*

[10:32] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Rhys]  "Cilda-what now?"

[10:33] [DOIC1] Ilya@Illuice: "Risa"

[10:33] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Rhys]  "Oh... nope.  But got drunk enough that it only felt like a few days."

[10:33] [DOIC1] Ilya@Illuice: "Briliant"

[10:33] [DOIC6] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "The design of your ships is very intriguing. Does it have something to do with the reverence
of the Great Protector?"

[10:34] [DOIC6] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she follows the cleric caustiously--

[10:34] [DOIC6] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *Serris' spots passively light up as he tries to make sure there's no subterfuge going on.*

[10:34] [DOIC6] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Quollir]  "Everything that we do does, Lieutenant.  It is our Protector that has shielded us
from the forces of Darkness since our race was in its infancy."

[10:35] [DOIC6] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Quollir]  "Without him, we would likely be in much the same position as the Scyrthi are now.
Lost, aimless, eating ourselves alive."

[10:35] [DOIC6] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "That is how long you have been at odds with them? Most unfortunate..."

[10:35] [DOIC6] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Quollir]  "All must battle the forces of Darkness, Lieutenant."

[10:35] [DOIC6] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "We come from an interplanetary society made up of hundreds of different worlds and species,
each with their own system of beliefs, but co-existing and unified by the will to be better than we are."

[10:35] [DOIC6] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Indeed. But for some species, the battle comes later. "

[10:36] [DOIC6] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "indeed, the Scyrithi are in a desperate situation. We were in the process of aiding the small
rebel faction on the planet below."

[10:36] [DOIC6] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Quollir]  "We have never had to do open battle with the Darkness.  Our Protector has made it
so.  He keeps her forces from coming within the boundaries of his Light."  *He looked at Serris...

[10:36] [DOIC6] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Yes... they wish to cut away from their species' past of servitude of Darkness."

[10:37] [DOIC6] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: curiously with that.*  "And you have no aegis of your own to protect you?"

[10:37] [DOIC6] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Nothing but our own collective will to defend what we have built."

[10:37] [DOIC1] Ilya@Illuice: "You know what, I never been plastered out of my trolley... what if I am missing out?"

[10:37] [DOIC6] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Quollir]  "You must suffer heavy losses, then."

[10:38] [DOIC6] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Six or seven back-to-back wars over the last 25 years will do that, yes."

[10:38] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Rhys]  "You definitely are."

[10:38] [DOIC6] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Quollir]  "The Holy Kirtascan Empire has no need to go to war save when called upon by the
Protector to move beyond our boundary."

[10:39] [DOIC6] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Conflict is not something we actively solicit, but we endure nonetheless."

[10:39] [DOIC1] Ilya@Illuice: "Maybe it makes work my cheerful"

[10:39] [DOIC6] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "unfortunately, we do suffer heavy loses in wars. And, as such we seek to avoid them when we ca. We
prefer to resolve problems diplomaticaly."

[10:39] [DOIC6] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "How does the Protector call upon you? Does he speaks to you collectively? Or does he contact
only certain individuals?"

[10:39] [DOIC6] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Quollir]  "He speaks to the High Pontiff directly, through visions and dreams."

[10:40] [DOIC6] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "interesting."

[10:40] [DOIC6] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: Does he have any methods through which he solicates contact?

[10:40] [DOIC6] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Intriguing. So, what happens when a High Pontiff passes away? How does the Protector appoint
a new one?"

[10:40] [DOIC6] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Quollir]  *he guided them into a large, similarly white room.  A twelve-pointed star
dominated a large table in the centre, as well as being hung up on multiple tapestries on the walls.*

[10:40] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Gayle]  "Makes it more tolerable, sure."

[10:41] [DOIC6] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Beautiful tapestries... does the star signify the Protector's Aegis?"

[10:41] [DOIC1] Ilya@Illuice: "Huh... I was smashed for a time after the bloody adagio incident, but I never thought of it"

[10:41] [DOIC6] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Quollir]  "Many questions... I will get to them all in good time.  Please, be seated."  *He
smiled at T'Ghor.*  "It does.  The twelve points represent the twelve systems that make up the boundary."

[10:41] [DOIC6] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --enters the room, looking about as if examining every detail--

[10:42] [DOIC6] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Quollir]  "And in the centre of it all, Kirtas.  Our homeworld."

[10:42] [DOIC6] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *Serris keeps his mental focus pointedly on Quollir and his companions.*

[10:42] [DOIC6] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *Nods.* "Understood... Thank you." *He sat down.*

[10:42] [DOIC6] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --casually takes a seat.--

[10:42] [DOIC6] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *Still, he does as requested and seats himself at the table.*

[10:43] [DOIC6] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --folds her hands together in front of her on the table.--

[10:43] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Gayle]  "Shoulda gone to Risa and gotten some mojitos."

[10:43] [DOIC1] Ilya@Illuice: "I was in Egypt"

[10:44] [DOIC6] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: *The female Kirtascan from the viewscreen steppedd into the room, offering an elegant but curt
bow.*  "Greetings.  I am Admiral Amiscal Vidillis, the Protector's Aegis is my command vessel."

[10:44] [DOIC6] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *Stands up for a moment to respond with the same bow.*

[10:44] [DOIC6] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she nods-- "Greetings Admiral."

[10:45] [DOIC6] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *Serris acknowledges the Admiral's entrance with a bow of the head.*

[10:45] [DOIC6] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *T'Ghor sits himself back next to T'Pang and nots politely.* "Thank you, Admiral."

[10:45] [DOIC6] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: (Thank you for the honor*)

[10:45] [DOIC6] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Vidillis]  "Can we offer you anything?  Water, perhaps a bowl of kritte larvae?"

[10:46] [DOIC6] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *His eyes go wide at the idea of a bowl of larvae, licking his lips slightly.*

[10:46] [DOIC6] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "No thank you, that wont be necessary. But, we thank you for your hospitality."

[10:46] [DOIC6] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *Holds back a disappointed sigh.*

[10:46] [DOIC6] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Vidillis]  "Very well."  *She went to take a seat, her talons resting on the table as she sat
across from T'Pang.*

[10:47] [DOIC6] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Quollir]  "Now, there are six hours left in the Tenth Day of the Fourth Penance.  I assume
that will be plenty of time to ready and extract what you need."

[10:47] [DOIC6] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: We hope so.

[10:48] [DOIC6] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "I would like to get down to business here. Our concern is for the Scyrithi people we are trying to
aid on the planet below. And, quite possible resettle here. But that can not happen if you intend +

[10:48] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Gayle]  "Do they not have mojitos in Egypt?"

[10:48] [DOIC6] T'Pang@Demoncherub: to destroy the planet."

[10:48] [DOIC1] Ilya@Illuice: "Not in 1938?"

[10:49] [DOIC6] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *Looks to T'Pang, as if asking her permission to say something.*

[10:49] [DOIC6] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Quollir]  *His slit eyes blinked slowly.*  "We do not intend to destroy this planet, Captain,
you have us wrong.  All we wish to do is to eradicate the demon inside of that hollow and then collapse..

[10:49] [DOIC6] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: it so no one can ever find it again.  It's the only way to be sure."

[10:50] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Gayle]  "You went... back in time?"

[10:50] [DOIC6] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Archbishop... one of the things you said was that the Scyrthi serve the Dark, have no
homeworld, and take slaves, is that not correct? This hollow the demon is in is an ancient city of their people.>

[10:51] [DOIC1] Ilya@Illuice: "No, not literaly, do not insult your intelect Gayle. It was a theme experience"

[10:51] [DOIC6] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Filled with artifacts and memories of what their species once was. They were not always like
this, they used to walk in the Light, until that... demon appeared. If we can destroy it, which trust me,>

[10:51] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Gayle]  "I didn't say I believed you, I was trying to clarify what you meant."

[10:51] [DOIC6] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she looks at T'Ghor.--

[10:51] [DOIC1] Ilya@Illuice: "Theme adventure"

[10:51] [DOIC6] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Will be difficult, without damaging the city, it would aid this rebel faction greatly in
reminding their people of their past greatness, and be a step in turning them on a path to redemption."

[10:52] [DOIC6] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "It would give them a homeworld, hope, and a reason to believe in the Light again. All of
them, not just the rebels."

[10:52] [DOIC6] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Quollir]  *He looked at the Admiral for a moment and then back at T'Ghor.*  "Everyone knows
the Scyrthi don't serve the Dark, they are too pathetic to have even Her as a master.  They never...

[10:52] [DOIC6] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "Have we even been able to identify this trapped entity?"

[10:53] [DOIC6] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: accepted the gifts the Protector had to offer, that is how they fell to her minions in the
first place.

[10:53] [DOIC1] Ilya@Illuice: "Rhys? As you are in charge, can we have tea on the bridge?"

[10:53] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Rhys]  "...Yeah, just don't spill or I'll get my ass handed to me."

[10:53] [DOIC6] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Doing the deeds they do is an indirect service to the Dark, even if they do not realize it."
*He then looks to T'Pang.* "Not as of yet."

[10:54] [DOIC1] Ilya@Illuice: "Briliant mate, Gayle, Bring some tea will you?"

[10:54] [DOIC6] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "If I may make a suggestion, Captain?"

[10:54] [DOIC6] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *He looks to T'Pang for permission to speak.*

[10:55] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Gayle]  "Uh, no?"

[10:55] [DOIC6] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --give Serris a nod--

[10:55] [DOIC6] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "It may be possible to eliminate all traces of this entity without any collateral damage."

[10:55] [DOIC6] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *He looks to the Archbishop and the Admiral.*

[10:55] [DOIC1] Ilya@Illuice: "Do you really want me to get up from my bloody seat, leave teh ship unpiloted and get some tea just to
satisfy your bloody dignity?"

[10:56] [DOIC6] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she looks to the Archbishop and admiral for their response to such a suggestion.--

[10:56] [DOIC6] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "If my people can come up with such a method to deal with this issue, would you be willing to
cooperate with us in this matter?"

[10:57] [DOIC6] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Quollir]  *He frowned deeply.*  "I don't believe you understand.  We aren't asking for your
help, nor for your permission.  Our mission is ordained by the Protector.  We and we alone are meant to...

[10:57] [DOIC6] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: carry it out.  It is his will."

[10:57] [DOIC6] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: Was he specific that no one would aid you on your quest?

[10:57] [DOIC6] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Quollir]  "He has never told us to seek out aid before."

[10:57] [DOIC6] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "What are his stances on alien life, Archbishop?"

[10:58] [DOIC6] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "I understand you are not asking for our permission or our help. But, I am none the less offering
out help in the interests of peace and cooperation between our peoples."

[10:58] [DOIC6] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: We could be here to assist you at the will of the Protector.

[10:58] [DOIC6] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Quollir]  "The Great Protector accepts all who would come under his aegis, even if they are
not Kirtascan."

[10:59] [DOIC6] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Vidillis]  "Though those instances are -very- rare."

[10:59] [DOIC6] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Quollir]  *He looked at Li thoughtfully with that.*

[11:00] [DOIC6] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "What we're proposing is a way to comply with the directive of the Great Protector while also
preserving the Scyrthi's cultural heritage."

[11:00] [DOIC6] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Quollir]  "It is... interesting indeed that we were set on our quest at exactly the time
where we would arrive with some hours left to spare before we were permitted by the tenants of our faith to...

[11:00] [DOIC6] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: engage in aggression."

[11:01] [DOIC6] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "And this doesn't necessarily have to end in an aggressive manner, we do have another
solution."

[11:01] [DOIC6] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "It is my experience bishop, there is no coincidence."

[11:01] [DOIC6] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Vidillis]  "Remember, however, that these beings are the ones that assisted Lady Belir's
escape.  Who still hold Inquisitor Sillist in custody aboard the Citadel."

[11:02] [DOIC6] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Quollir]  *He raised a clawed hand to Vidillis, looking back at the group.*  "Your ship... it
is called the Pilgrim?"

[11:02] [DOIC6] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "We can certainly look into releaseing your people back into your custody."

[11:02] [DOIC6] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *Those spots are lit up reaaaaal bright right now.*

[11:02] [DOIC6] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "Yes, sir we are with the Pilgrim."

[11:03] [DOIC6] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *Hopefully, he can pick up on any negative sentiment T'Pang's words carry.*

[11:03] [DOIC6] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Quollir]  "The Protector appears to have a... sense of humour at times.  That a pilgrim from
another galaxy should come to us."

[11:04] [DOIC6] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Quollir]  "Let us hear it, then.  What is your proposition?"

[11:05] [DOIC6] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *He looks to T'Pang, as if for permission to speak.*

[11:05] [DOIC6] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she carefully studies the Archbishop and the Admiral, trying to gauge their moods.--

[11:05] [DOIC6] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --once again she give Serris a nod of approval.--

[11:06] [DOIC6] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "We utilize matter reconstruction technology to transport organic and non-organic elements
from one location to another. I believe we may be able to use this technology to disassemble the entity and -

[11:06] [DOIC6] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: - the crystal that houses it at a molecular level."

[11:07] [DOIC6] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "that would likely take a significant amount of power. Additionally the crystal would have to be
tagged, that could be risky."

[11:07] [DOIC6] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "However, it carries the least risk of collateral damage, or unintended side-effects."

[11:08] [DOIC6] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "agreed."

[11:08] [DOIC6] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "A crystal lattice can refract and amplify energy. Attempting to destroy it with conventional
weapons may simply amplify the entity's power."

[11:08] [DOIC6] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *T'Ghor nods to T'Pang.* "It -will- be risky, as Zorin can attest to."

[11:08] [DOIC6] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Quollir]  "Teleporter technology, yes.  Like what you used to come aboard.  The scans of the
planet indicate that ship's transporters will not penetrate the atmosphere."

[11:08] [DOIC6] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "And there is that issue too. We would need to juice our transporters up dangerously"

[11:09] [DOIC6] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "We can set up a transporter station on the planet as well."

[11:09] [DOIC6] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "All we'd need is a transporter tag and a ring of pattern buffers around the crystal."

[11:09] [DOIC6] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *enhancers, not buffers

[11:09] [DOIC6] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "At least, in so far as being able to get a transporter lock."

[11:09] [DOIC6] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Vidillis]  "You speak of it like it was some creature of matter that could simply be
teleported into oblivion?!  Do you know NOTHING of the Darkness?"

[11:09] [DOIC6] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "at any rate we can overcome any potential technical issues."\

[11:10] [DOIC6] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Every creature, corporeal or non-corporeal, exists on this plane as some form of matter."

[11:10] [DOIC6] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Matter can be disassembled."

[11:10] [DOIC6] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *Nods to the admiral.* "That is something that worries me too. It is as... active on an
incorporeal level, as it is on a corporeal level."

[11:10] [DOIC6] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Vidillis]  "That you would even suggest this proves that your species knows NOTHING of this
galaxy!"

[11:10] [DOIC6] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *T'Ghor shakes his head at Serris.* "Not neccessarily."

[11:10] [DOIC6] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: The Dark isn't just some 'wormhole alien' you can entrap.

[11:11] [DOIC6] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Quollir]  "Calm yourself, Admiral.  They are ignorant, not malicious."

[11:11] [DOIC6] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Oh, I could entrap it if I had access to my research, but for now, we'll have to work with
the transporters."

[11:11] [DOIC6] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *T'Ghor gives a roll of his eyes that a certain platinum blonde trill would be proud of.*

[11:12] [DOIC6] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Li looks skeptical.*

[11:12] [DOIC6] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Allow me this, Admiral..."

[11:12] [DOIC6] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "If our transporters will have no effect on this entity, what could possibly make you think your
weapons would be able to destroy it?"

[11:12] [DOIC6] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "... nevermind."

[11:12] [DOIC6] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Quollir]  "Our weapons are sanctified by the Protector."

[11:13] [DOIC6] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Could I inquire as to the nature of the weaponry you would use? Sanctified, yes. But, is it
rifles like the ones we saw on our way here?"

[11:13] [DOIC6] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --T'Pang has an expression on her face denoting that the bishop's words may have caused her brain
to skip a track.--

[11:13] [DOIC6] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Vidillis]  "Our methods are none of your concern!  We still haven't decided if you're our
enemies or not."

[11:14] [DOIC6] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "We're here, speaking to you. We clearly hold no ill intent."

[11:14] [DOIC6] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "That is fair enough. What I meant to offer was our help in scanning the being. Two of us have
already faced off against it, and know the dangers it poses. If our anti-telepathy protocols prove >

[11:14] [DOIC6] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Quollir]  "Admiral, they know nothing of our Protector or his tenants and teachings.  You
must be patient with them, like children."

[11:15] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Gayle]  *She still hadn't gotten Ilya her tea.*

[11:15] [DOIC6] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Effective against it, we could study the creature, and learn how to destroy those like it in
the future ourselves. Would that not be something the Protector would approve of?"

[11:15] [DOIC6] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "We appreciate your patience. We only seek to understand the nature of this Dark. As we have faced
danger from this entity her in this region of space."

[11:16] [DOIC1] Ilya@Illuice: "Suit yourself" *Activates teh autopilot and gets up and walks to the meeting room to get a cup of tea*

[11:16] [DOIC6] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Quollir]  "Perhaps you would benefit from learning more of our Protector.  Perhaps that will
help you."

[11:16] [DOIC6] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "That may be of value."

[11:17] [DOIC6] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Indeed. This is supposed to be a learning experience."

[11:18] [DOIC6] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Quollir]  *He offered a reptillian smile.*  "Then I will start at the beginning, many
thousands of years ago.  Our people were in their infancy, having just learned to tame fire and domesticated...

[11:19] [DOIC1] Ilya@Illuice: *returns with a cup of tea, taking her seat again with a hint of an upturn on her lips*

[11:20] [DOIC6] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: the tur'nabe, with only a primitive language at our disposal.  One blessed night, a star fell
from the heavens and into the deserts.  A tribe camping nearby saw it land, and when they went to...

[11:21] [DOIC6] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --She listens to the bishop, Her Vulcan mind unusually receptive to the ideas.--

[11:21] [DOIC6] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: see what had fallen from the sky, they met a most splendid and glorious being.  He told them
of a terrible war raging in the heavens, of a Darkness that wished to destroy all life in creation.  He...

[11:22] [DOIC6] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: swore to the prople that he would protect them from this Darkness, become their shield, if
they entered into a covenant with him and upheld his tenants.  They agreed, and became the first Kirtascans..

[11:23] [DOIC6] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: to fall under the Protector's light.  He marked twelve stars in the night sky, beyond which we
swore we would never travel, for beyond there the Light could not reach us.  It is only because our...

[11:24] [DOIC6] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: mission today is ordained that we are permitted to move forth from these boundaries."

[11:25] [DOIC6] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *T'Ghor nods.* "Interesting... do you have any... images, of that first meeting, or of the
Protector? Artistic rendtions?"

[11:26] [DOIC6] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Quollir]  "Of course, it's been a central theme of our artwork for time immemorial."

[11:26] [DOIC6] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Could you please show us?"

[11:27] [DOIC6] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Quollir]  "Certainly."  *he stood, moving to the wall and touching the metal there.  A black
screen appeared, and with a few touches of his taloned fingers the entire room changed.  Hundreds or...

[11:28] [DOIC6] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "I would certainly find such images facinating."

[11:29] [DOIC6] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: even thousands of images were now backlit on the walls, depicting in various styles and forms
roughly the same scene; a group of Kirtascans reverently gathered around a crater while a being of pure...

[11:29] [DOIC6] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: burning white light stood with arms spread wide in the centre.*

[11:31] [DOIC6] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Li observes curiously.*

[11:31] [DOIC6] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --studies the image vary carefully.--

[11:31] [DOIC6] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "How interesting..." *T'Ghor studied the being, trying to see if he can dig up anything like
it in his memory.*

[11:32] [DOIC6] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --T

[11:32] [DOIC6] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *T'Ghor blinks, all he sees is a damn dude on fire.*

[11:32] [DOIC6] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --T'Pang is deep in thought.--

[11:32] [DOIC6] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Quollir]  "Over time it becane necessary to update Hit tenants, and so the High Pontiffs were
chosen to receive visions from the Protector."

[11:32] [DOIC6] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: *His ))

[11:33] [DOIC6] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Quollir]  "Through them, the Protector speaks to the faithful."

[11:33] [DOIC6] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Curious. How does a Pontiff get chosen?"

[11:34] [DOIC6] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Quollir]  "The High Pontiff chooses his predecessor before he passes."

[11:35] [DOIC6] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Curious... What are your holy tenets?"

[11:36] [DOIC6] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --listens intently, allowing T'Ghor to ask his questions.--

[11:37] [DOIC6] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Quollir]  "We have many.  The most important is that we do not venture past the boundary of
the twelve stars unless it is a special circumstance like our current mission.  Otherwise, we are...

[11:37] [DOIC6] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: vulnerable to the Darkness and her forces."

[11:38] [DOIC6] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: How does the Pontiff communicate with the Protector?

[11:38] [DOIC6] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Is there a... book... or a written form of the tenets. For me to familiarize myself with
later?"

[11:39] [DOIC6] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Quollir]  "Of course, we can provide you with a text to take with you when you leave if you
wish."  *He looked to Li.*  "Through dreams and visions, the Protector has not appeared to us since...

[11:39] [DOIC6] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: his Descent from the Heavens."

[11:40] [DOIC6] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "I would be most grateful.'

[11:40] [DOIC1] Ilya@Illuice: *Takes a slow sip of her tea, leaning back and tryign to enjoy the moment*

[11:40] [DOIC6] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: Interesting...so there are no...religious relics you use?

[11:41] [DOIC6] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Quollir]  "There are many relics, mostly those used by High Pontiffs and those anointed by
the Protector.  In times of great strife, he has chosen Champions before to act as his blade."

[11:41] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Rhys]  *He was resting his eyes in the captain's chair.*

[11:41] [DOIC6] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she focuses on Li as if she is interested in his current line of questioning.--

[11:42] [DOIC6] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: Our people use these objects called 'orbs' to initiate communiation and visions from our gods.

[11:42] [DOIC6] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Quollir]  "Do your gods protect you from the Darkness as well?"

[11:43] [DOIC6] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she raises an eyebrow at that, then turns to the Bishop to gauge his reaction.--

[11:44] [DOIC6] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: Yes.

[11:45] [DOIC6] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Quollir]  "Perhaps, then, your gods are but the way that the Protector has appeared to your
people.  His grace and power is unknowably vast."

[11:45] [DOIC6] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: Ours are multiple entities...we call them "the Prophets".

[11:47] [DOIC6] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she quietly follows this line of discussion, seeing where it leads.--

[11:47] [DOIC6] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Vidillis]  "There is but one Protector.  He is all we need.  He gives us strength."

[11:47] [DOIC6] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Li nods, not willing to start an argument.*

[11:49] [DOIC6] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Quollir]  "Well..."  *he clasped his taloned hands.*  "There are five hours remaining before
the sun sets in the capitol.  You are free to explore the ship and ask questions of the crew, but do not..

[11:49] [DOIC6] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: interrupt those who choose to spend this time in prayer and penance."

[11:49] [DOIC6] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Thank you, Archbishop."

[11:50] [DOIC6] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: Thank you. I would like to join your people in prayer, if I am allowed.

[11:50] [DOIC6] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Quollir]  "Of course.  I am going to the chapel myself, I will show you the way."

[11:51] [DOIC6] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she nods-- "Again we apreciate your hospitality."

[11:51] [DOIC6] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Very much. Thank you."

[11:51] [DOIC6] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "I must respectfully decline, as I'd like to continue refining my plan to eliminate this
entity on the planet."

[11:51] [DOIC6] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: Thank you.

[11:52] [DOIC6] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "Yes, Mister Zital, I would like you do look into that. If you need to return to the ship do so"

[11:52] [DOIC6] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Thank you, Captain."

[11:52] [DOIC6] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Quollir]  "We shall speak more later, Captain T'Pang." *He eyed Serris for a moment with
that.*  "Escort him back to the teleporter, then."

[11:53] [DOIC6] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Guard]  *She nodded and went to lead Serris out.*

[11:53] [DOIC6] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *Serris willingly went along with the armed escort.*

[11:53] [DOIC6] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "I assure you Archbishop we will take not action without your agreement."

[11:53] [DOIC6] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "But, I would like my science officer to look into the matter anyway."

[11:53] [DOIC6] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Quollir]  "Your assurance is welcome.  I would not have liked to have to destroy you."

[11:53] [DOIC6] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "I would not want that either."

[11:54] [DOIC6] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "

[11:54] [DOIC6] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Quollir]  "I'm glad we're in agreement then."

[11:54] [DOIC6] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "It is my hope we can avoid conflict."

[11:54] [DOIC6] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *Serris walks wordlessly with the guard down the corridor from whence they came.*

[11:55] [DOIC6] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Guard]  *She lead Serris into the transporter room.*  "Stand on the pad."

[11:55] [DOIC6] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she stands up.--

[11:55] [DOIC6] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *So does T'Ghor*

[11:55] [DOIC6] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *He obliged the instructions and stood on the pad.*

[11:55] [DOIC6] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Quollir]  "I would prefer that as well.  And perhaps we could further discuss the situation
with Inquisitor Sillist later."

[11:56] [DOIC6] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "I would certainly be open to such a discussion."

[11:56] [DOIC6] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: *Serris was wooshed back to the Pilgrim's transporter room.*

[11:56] [DOIC6] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "I see no reason why we could not get your people back to you."

[11:56] [DOIC2] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *Serris stepped off the pad and quickly made his way up to the bridge.*

[11:57] [DOIC6] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Quollir]  "Excellent.  Thank you, Captain.  Walk in His Light."  *He bowed his head and
started out toward the chapel.*

[11:57] [DOIC6] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "I assure you we are taking good care of them, they have not been harmed."

[11:57] [DOIC1] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *Shortly after, a blueberry emerged from the turbolift.*

[11:57] [DOIC1] Ilya@Illuice: *takes another sip of her tea*

[11:57] [DOIC6] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Vidillis]  *She stood, eyeing the aliens for a moment before turning and striding out the
other door.*

[11:58] [DOIC6] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *Gives T'Pang a "What now" look.*

[11:58] [DOIC1] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Any updates from Starfleet Command?"

[11:59] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Gayle]  "The situation is under review, we should have something within the hour."

[11:59] [DOIC6] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Li follows Quollir towards the chapel.*

[11:59] [DOIC6] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "Well you are free to look about, but as the bishop said do not interfere with people busy inthier
prayers."

[11:59] [DOIC1] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "We've got five until the Kirtascans soldier on and bomb the city from orbit. Notify the
Enigma and make sure they're ready to pull their survey teams out in time."

[11:59] [DOIC6] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "I assume any off limits areas will be suitably marked or locked."

[11:59] [DOIC6] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Indeed... Do you wish to join me?"

[12:00] [DOIC6] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "I will join you."

[12:01] [DOIC5] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Quollir]  *He arrived at a double set of doors adorned with the twelve-pointed star.  Within
was a wide, open temple space with illuminated stained glass on the walls depicting various Kirtascans. ..

[12:01] [DOIC6] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *T'Ghor nods. He heads out the door where they came from, but took the other turn, if it
wasn't closed off.*

[12:01] [DOIC6] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "I would like to get a better look at the interior of the ship."

[12:01] [DOIC5] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: Central, of course, was an enormous and opulent stained glass relief of the Protector's
descent.*

[12:01] [DOIC1] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "In the meantime, the Captain wants to explore an alternative plan using the transporters."

[12:01] [DOIC6] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "So would I. It is rather curious. As are they as a people... Did the images of the Protector
remind you of anything?"

[12:02] [DOIC1] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Hopefully, I won't let her down." *He added quietly.*

[12:02] [DOIC6] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "It brought to mind some reports I read from the USS Sentinel."

[12:02] [DOIC] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: ** As the crew began pursuing their respective tasks, the credits began to roll... **

[12:02] [DOIC5] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Li walks into the templte.*

[12:02] [DOIC1] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "I'll be in engineering."

[12:02] [DOIC6] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Oh?"

[12:03] [DOIC6] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "But there is no real reason to suspect we are dealing with the same entities."

[12:03] [DOIC1] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *Serris darted back into the turbolift, pivoting on his heel. He takes a deep breath and
exhales.* "No pressure, Zital." *After a brief pause.* "Main engineering."

[12:03] [DOIC6] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "it could be something similar."

[12:04] [DOIC6] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "I see... do forward the reports to me, please. I wish to know more. Also... do you really
think Zital's plan would work? All these "Dark" creatures have so much more to them than their physical form.

[12:04] [DOIC5] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: *There were a number of Kirtascans there, many in robes or crew uniforms that looked similar
to the Admiral's.  They were seated silently, eyes closed and hands raised toward the ceiling.*

[12:04] [DOIC6] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "The Sentinel crew encountered non-corporeal entites they refer to as guardians. They seem to have
affinity toward certain members of theri crew. This Protector seems different."

[12:05] [DOIC5] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Li finds an isolated spot and kneels down.*

[12:05] [DOIC6] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "But, his light based nature reminded me of those reports."

[12:05] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *Serris stepped out of the turbolift directly adjacent to the engine room and clapped his
hands as he walked into the foyer.* "Alright, people. We've only got a few hours until something ugly goes -

[12:06] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: - down, so the Captain wants a plan to eliminate this entity without collateral damage using
the transporters."

[12:06] [DOIC6] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Curious... Anyways, as I said... be very prepared that Zital's plan goes sideways. Maybe it
will even free the being, and cause even more issues."

[12:06] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Kol]  "...We're just going to kill it?"

[12:07] [DOIC6] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "True. My first choice would be to leave the entity where it is. But, these people seem intent on
disturbing it."

[12:07] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Frankly, I'm of the mind that we should just stay out of the whole thing because it would be
a blatant violation of the Prime Directive, but assuming the Kirtascans find this method palatable, it -

[12:07] [DOIC6] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "There is no reason to believe their weapons would have any effect on this being."

[12:08] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: - would satiate their divine bloodlust while preserving the Scyrthi city. It seems like the
least inconvenient option we have."

[12:08] [DOIC6] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "With all due respect, Captain, we would have to do something about it eventually, if we
wished to fully explore the city. Plus... I told you. Illogical as it sounds, it is a creature of pure evil. I>

[12:08] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "So... I'm going to need a transporter chief, an EPS specialist, and a damage control team on
standby."

[12:08] [DOIC6] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Am not comfortable with potentially exposing others to the danger it poses..." *He sighs,
shaking his head, looking around for something interesting in the ship.*

[12:08] [DOIC6] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "Well that is true...assuming we decided it was worth the risk to explore the remainder of the
city."

[12:09] [DOIC5] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: *A female Kirtascan with a long braid draping down her back sat next to Li.*

[12:09] [DOIC6] T'Pang@Demoncherub: We have to assume that if the ancient people could have destroyed it, they would have done so."

[12:09] [DOIC5] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Li lokos over and nods.*

[12:09] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Kol]  *He frowned somewhat, but nodded.*  "If it's the captain's orders."

[12:10] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "For the record, I don't like this any more than you do."

[12:10] [DOIC6] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Perhaps... We cannot know until we can piece the past of this city together." *he continues
walking without a real sense of direction.*

[12:11] [DOIC5] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Female]  *she offered a polite smile.*  "I've not seen your species before."

[12:11] [DOIC6] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "still I am uncomfortable attempting to destroy a living entity simply because we judge it to be
'evil'."

[12:12] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Laige, get a palate of pattern enhancers and transporter tags distributed to transporter
rooms one and two."

[12:12] [DOIC6] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "I have found it is usually more of a matter of fearing what we do not understand."

[12:12] [DOIC5] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: I am Bajoran.

[12:12] [DOIC6] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: *The white halls seemed to stretch on for miles.  There were plenty of Kirtascans nearby, most
speaking to one another in low voices as they saw the aliens.*

[12:12] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Borrow whoever you need."

[12:12] [DOIC6] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "...You have not felt it, Captain..." *He sighs.* "In any other case, I would agree with you.
But... she was in my head. I felt her hatred and hunger."

[12:13] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Laige]  "Oh, um... okay!  Sure!  Sulok, can you help?"

[12:13] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Sulok]  "...Very well."  *He went with Laige.*

[12:13] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *Serris looked around for the remaining engineering staff.*

[12:13] [DOIC6] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *T'Ghor nods politely at those looking at him.*

[12:13] [DOIC5] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Female]  "Have your people come to walk in the Light of the Protector?"

[12:13] [DOIC6] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "Without establishing a real communication with the entity it is really impossible to gauge its
true intentions."

[12:14] [DOIC5] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: I have come to honor your customs, yes.

[12:14] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Dower]  *She was off at her console.*

[12:14] [DOIC6] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "...Perhaps." *He takes another turn.* "Is this ship just corridors..."

[12:14] [DOIC6] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "it has been trapped in that place for a long time. A certain amount of negative emotions are
understandable."

[12:14] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Dower, Kol, we're going to need to reconfigure the transporter pattern buffers to prevent
the incoming matter stream from writing molecular patterns to memory."

[12:15] [DOIC6] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: *T'Ghor could hear the faint sound of music.*

[12:15] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "... But save it as a separate preset so we don't accidentally annihilate our landing party
on return."

[12:16] [DOIC6] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Indeed..." *He heads towards the music.* "But... she didn't try to reason with us. More like
intimidate us into servitude."

[12:16] [DOIC5] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Female]  *She smiled.*  "The Protector's Light so infrequently is allowed to reach anyone but
other Kirtascans.  I'm glad Ba-jor-ans have come under his shield."

[12:17] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Kol]  "You've got it, Serris."

[12:17] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Dower]  "Umm, sure."

[12:17] [DOIC6] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she nods-- "I am not doubting your experiences Lieutenant. But, it is impossible to draw any
meaningful conclusions about the entity from one experience. How many historical conflicts have started +

[12:17] [DOIC6] T'Pang@Demoncherub: from one bad initial encounter."

[12:17] [DOIC6] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: *The music was much louder and pounding now as T'Ghor and T'Pang got to a pair of double
doors.*

[12:18] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Once we've got that setup, I'd like to run a quick series of tests on holodeck two to see
how our systems can accommodate breaking down a mass of that size."

[12:18] [DOIC6] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --follows T'Ghor-- "interesting."

[12:18] [DOIC6] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *T'Ghor nods in agreement to T'Pang.* "I may truly be letting it cloud my judgement...
Indeed... let us see what this is about." *He walks into the room.*

[12:19] [DOIC6] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "Proceed with caution this could be some sort of religous ceremony, we do not want to cause a
disturbance."

[12:19] [DOIC5] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: I hope the Prophets show you favor as well. *He smiles.*

[12:19] [DOIC6] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Of course. We shall be respectful if it is." *T'Ghor is indeed slow and cautious.*

[12:20] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: =/\= "Engineering to science lab."

[12:20] [DOIC6] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: *T'Ghor and T'Pang stepped into a packed room full of cheering Kirtascans.  Music was blasting
over the crowd ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Q_CuOF9flE ) as two Kirtascans in full armour dueled...

[12:20] [DOIC6] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: with crashing metallic blades.*

[12:21] [DOIC4] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Otsuka]  =/\= "Science here?"

[12:21] [DOIC6] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *T'Ghor grins slightly, this being much more to his liking than all the religious talk. He
took a few steps closer.*

[12:21] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: =/\= "How much data have we gathered on the physical properties of this entity?"

[12:21] [DOIC4] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Otsuka]  =/\= "...What?"

[12:22] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: =/\= "The one in the settlement on the surface that the Kirtascans are anxious to bomb from
the sky."

[12:22] [DOIC5] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Female]  "Prophets?"

[12:22] [DOIC4] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Otsuka]  =/\= "...You've lost me."

[12:22] [DOIC6] T'Pang@Demoncherub: -enter the area and finds a nice place in the back to observe.--

[12:23] [DOIC5] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Li nods.* That is what we call our entities.

[12:23] [DOIC6] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *T'Ghor would go as close to the battle as allowed, not pushing people, and keeping
respectful.*

[12:23] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: =/\= "On the northern side of the ruins, there's a giant crystal with a bad thing in it.
Please forward any pertinent sensor records of this bad thing to main engineering."

[12:24] [DOIC6] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she allows T'Ghor to go ahead, while she remains behind.--

[12:24] [DOIC4] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Otsuka]  =/\=  "-That- thing, you could've just said that."

[12:24] [DOIC4] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Otsuka]  "We don't -have- any data.  No one could get close enough to scan it."

[12:24] [DOIC6] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *He would wait for the battle to be over, while looking around for someone looking competent
enough to explain what this is all about, once the fight ends.*

[12:25] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: =/\= "And I don't suppose there's any way you might be able to get some readings from orbit?"

[12:25] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: =/\= "Mass of the crystal, any energy field output...?"

[12:25] [DOIC6] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: *One of the fighters managed to disarm the other, sending his blade spinning until it stuck in
the wall nearby.*

[12:26] [DOIC6] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *Quietly* "Fascinating..."

[12:26] [DOIC4] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Otsuka]  =/\=  "We didn't read anything before we found it, and we still don't read anything
now.  It might as well not be there as far as sensors are concerned."

[12:27] [DOIC5] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Female]  "What do you mean, entities?"

[12:27] [DOIC5] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: The beings that guide us, that protect our world.

[12:27] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: =/\= "Focus the sub-quantum tunneling sensor from the slipstream navigation system on the
coordinates, I want to see if this thing is causing any disruption to space-time."

[12:28] [DOIC6] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: *The disarmed Kirtascan got to his knees and raised his hands.  The victor reached to help him
up as the crowd roared.*

[12:28] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: =/\= "In theory, it should be displacing mass."

[12:28] [DOIC6] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *T'Ghor roared his appreciation to the fighters as well.*

[12:29] [DOIC5] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Female]  "They came to your world and offered to protect you, too?"

[12:29] [DOIC5] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Li nods.* They have watched over us through great trials.

[12:30] [DOIC5] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Female]  "I thought the Protector was the only one.  It's good to know there are others out
there."  *She smiled.*

[12:31] [DOIC6] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *Once the other warrior is up, T'Ghor looks to another spectator.* "What was the fight over?"

[12:31] [DOIC4] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Otsuka]  =/\= "It'll take a few to configure the sensors, it's really not my area of
expertise."

[12:31] [DOIC5] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Li smiles back.* I am Li.

[12:32] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: =/\= "Pull anyone you need, this is top priority. Get as thorough of a scan as you can within
two hours and forward what you find down here."

[12:32] [DOIC6] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Kirtascan]  *he looked at T'Ghor.*  "We go to battle with the forces of Darkness tomorrow!
We're preparing ourselves for this glorious opportunity!"

[12:32] [DOIC6] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: *Two new fighters entered the ring, two females.  They bowed to the crowd before donning their
helmets.*

[12:33] [DOIC4] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Otsuka]  =/\= "...Uh... okay."

[12:33] [DOIC5] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Female]  "I am Anajia.  You are from the Pilgrim ship, yes?"

[12:34] [DOIC6] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "You seem capable and devoted warriors... May you walk in the Protector's light." *He nods to
the Kirtascan and heads back up to T'Pang, going in to whisper to her.*

[12:34] [DOIC5] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: Yup!

[12:34] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: =/\= "I know this is a lot to ask of you, but we're on a strict time table and I have faith
in your ability."

[12:34] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: =/\= "Engineering out."

[12:35] [DOIC6] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she nods-- "I hope they are not intending to fight this entity with swords?" --she says quietly.-
-

[12:35] [DOIC5] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Anajia]  *She studied him.*  "Is it true you've assisted the Lady Belir?"

[12:36] [DOIC5] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Li smiles silghtly.* We do what we can.

[12:36] [DOIC6] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *Quietly* "I have no idea... I believe it would be prudent to observe the fights some more,
see if they will bring out any other weapons... or perhaps witness the ritual of them "Sanctifying" them."

[12:36] [DOIC6] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "That seems like a excellent idea."

[12:36] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *Serris sighed as the channel closed, walking over to Kol.* "I hate being put in charge in
high-pressure situations." *After a brief pause.* "I don't suppose I just set you up for an impossible task,

[12:36] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: too, did I?"

[12:37] [DOIC5] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Anajia]  *She frowned at that.*  "Lady Belir wishes to dissolve our faith and throw our
society into anarchy."

[12:38] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Kol]  "I'm an engineer, impossible tasks are what I do."

[12:39] [DOIC6] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she looks at T'Ghor-- "If you wish to remain her and observe. I will continue on with my
exploration."

[12:40] [DOIC6] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *T"Ghor nods to T'Pang, then continues watching the two female warriors, studying their
techniques and equipment from afar.* "Wish Milla was here, she would be able to gauge more..."

[12:40] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "For better or worse, I retained a bit of engineering knowledge. Let me see if there's
something I can do to help here."

[12:40] [DOIC6] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --T'Pang turns and exits through the double doors.--

[12:40] [DOIC6] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "I will join you and return here later myself."

[12:41] [DOIC6] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *He stops in his tracks, though, as if being kept by some unseen force.*

[12:42] [DOIC6] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *T'Ghor retreats to the back, sighing heavily.* -Quietly- "I thought I wasn't even into
reptile chicks..."

[12:43] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Kol]  *he nodded at Serris.*  "By all means, we're spread a bit thin right now anyway."

[12:43] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *Serris tries to find a way to cleanly override the safeties preventing the memory module
from being disconnected from the pattern buffer.*

[12:43] [DOIC6] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *T'Ghor keeps looking at the two kirtascan women, as if mesmerized.*

[12:44] [DOIC5] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: Why>

[12:44] [DOIC5] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: ?

[12:45] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "... Zhin, I wish we weren't on such a time crunch."

[12:45] [DOIC6] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *T'Ghor desperately looks for a helpful distraction, or an escape.*

[12:45] [DOIC5] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Anajia]  "Because she consorts with Darkness, of course!  Why else would someone want to
dismantle the theocracy?"

[12:46] [DOIC5] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: I mean there could be other motivations. There are Bajorans who are not religious.

[12:46] [DOIC6] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: *The two locked blades, shoving against one another in a tense battle of sheer strength.*

[12:47] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "How do you deal with it?"

[12:47] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Kol]  "By being awesome, of course."  *He smirked at Serris.*

[12:48] [DOIC5] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [ANajia]  "The Protector is literally holding back the Darkness.  Why would someone not
worship him?"

[12:48] [DOIC6] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Physical... I approve..." *He watches and waits, hoping to get a good look at the abilities
of the "Sanctified" weapons.*

[12:48] [DOIC5] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: Maybe they don't realize it.

[12:49] [DOIC5] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Anajia]  "She knows full well about the Protector, she's been taught the same tales as
everyone else."

[12:50] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Okay, in fairness, this isn't the only thing that's giving me anxiety."

[12:50] [DOIC6] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: *As beautiful as the swords looked, they didn't appear to be anything more than... well,
swords.  One of the females finally kicked the other away, giving them enough space to charge forth and swing..

[12:51] [DOIC6] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: at her opponent's arm.  The armour took the worst of the damage, but the impact made her drop
her own weapon before the point of the first woman's blade rose to her throat.*

[12:51] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Kol]  "Well, I could've sensed that..."

[12:51] [DOIC6] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *T'Ghor roars approvingly.*

[12:52] [DOIC6] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: *The victor looked up at the strange roar, reaching to pull off her helmet and offer T'Ghor a
sharp-toothed grin.*

[12:52] [DOIC5] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Li nods.* Sometimes people inherently rebel against what they've been taught.

[12:53] [DOIC5] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Anajia]  "Yes, by allowing the Darkness to taint her soul.  It's no wonder she hasn't
returned to Kirtas, she likely can't get past the barrier."

[12:53] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "We didn't really get to talk this morning, so... you know how I get when things don't go
according to plan."

[12:53] [DOIC6] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *T'Ghor grinned back, even if his mind was shouting at him.*

[12:53] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Kol]  *He gave a slight smirk and nodded.*  "I do."  *He turned to face Serris.*  "I'm...
willing to give it another try if you are."

[12:54] [DOIC6] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: *The Kirtascan woman helped her counterpart up and they walked back inside, tails whipping
pleasedly around.*

[12:55] [DOIC5] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Li closes his eyes, silently praying.*

[12:55] [DOIC6] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *Totally didn't look at the tails. He sighed, asking the ancestors for strength, and looking
around for anything else of interest, or a path further ahead*

[12:55] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *He allows himself a brief moment of time-wasting, pivoting on his heel and grabbing Kol's
collar, pulling him down into a passionate kiss in one swift motion.*

[12:55] [DOIC5] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Anajia]  *She studied him another moment before she raised her arms up to the ceiling and
resumed her own prayer.*

[12:56] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *It ended almost as quickly as it started, parting with a bite of his bottom lip before
turning back to his console as if nothing had happened.*

[12:57] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Kol]  "Mmh-!"  *He made a noise of surprise against Serris' mouth, but soon was laughing as
he returned the kiss.  When he set them both right again, Kol just grinned at him and turned to his...

[12:57] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: own console.*

[12:57] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Dower]  "..."

[12:58] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "I think I've decoupled the safety protocols from the memory module integrity check."

[12:58] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Jill, can you double-check the code?"

[12:58] [DOIC6] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: *Obvious exit was south, the door he'd come out of.*

[12:59] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Dower]  "...Sure."

[12:59] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *He sent it over to her console.*

[12:59] [DOIC4] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *T'Ghor shrugged and headed back out, turning into yet another unknown corridor.*

[12:59] [DOIC4] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: (MT)

[12:59] [DOIC6] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *Obvious exit was south, the door he'd come out of.*

[12:59] [DOIC6] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: (...Wrong paste, sorry.)

[12:59] [DOIC6] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *T'Ghor shrugged and headed back out, turning into yet another unknown corridor.*

[1:01] [DOIC6] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: *T'Ghor could smell something faintly spicy in the distance.*

[1:02] [Admin] Map Transfer Failed

[1:02] [DOIC6] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *T'Ghor gets led by the smell, like a targ puppy.*

[1:02] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Dower]  "Uh... looks like it needs some cleaning up, I'll get onit."

[1:03] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Sorry, working from not-my-memory."

[1:03] [DOIC6] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: *T'Ghor's trek lead him into a vast dining hall.  A buffet table laden with all manner of
insects and larvae, all live, could be seen under transparent dishes.*

[1:04] [DOIC6] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *T'Ghor looks at the larvae, gasping happily. He looks around for any cameras, fully paranoid
now, then goes to ask the nearest Kirtascan "Excuse me... am I allowed to dine here?"

[1:04] [DOIC6] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Priest]  "Of course, my son... all are welcome."

[1:05] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Dower]  "Yeah, no worries..."  *She got to work.*

[1:05] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "And I can't imagine you're having the easiest time calculating the power requirements
involved when we have no idea how to get a mass reading on this thing."

[1:06] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *He looked down at Kol's work.*

[1:06] [DOIC6] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Thank you." *He bows his head respectfully, before taking a bowl and filling it with larvae.
He smells them happily, then gasps.* "Smells like Nonna's gagh!" *He sits down and digs in.*

[1:07] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Kol]  "It's kind of like trying to park an invisible shuttlecraft by remote, yeah."

[1:07] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Wonder Woman can park the invisible jet, you'd think Awesome Man could do the same thing with
his invisible shuttle."

[1:07] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *He blinked at himself, surprised by what just came out of his mouth.*

[1:08] [DOIC6] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Kirtascan]  "Try some with the ogurr sauce."  *he offered T'Ghor a cup with thick, sticky
orange sauce.*

[1:09] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Kol]  "...What?"

[1:09] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "I honestly have no idea where that came from."

[1:09] [DOIC6] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *T'Ghor appears to have found himself in his personal heaven. He is moaning softly at the
taste, before nodding at the Kirtascan.* "Thank you!" *He takes the sauce, before dipping a larva in it and >

[1:09] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Kol]  "That sounded like gibberish to me."

[1:09] [DOIC6] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *Then biting off the front half of it happily.*

[1:10] [DOIC6] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Kirtascan]  "Try drowning them in the sauce, then they burst with it when you bite it."

[1:10] [DOIC6] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Kirtascan 2]  "Yes, but then they no longer squirm down your throat."

[1:10] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "In any case, let's start with some absurd base value and calculate from there. Double the
Golden Gate Bridge?"

[1:11] [DOIC6] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Hmmm." *He compromises and first tries a bursting larva, then a squirming one.* "I... honestly
cannot choose which way is better."

[1:11] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Dower]  "Definitely not."

[1:12] [DOIC6] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Kirtascan]  "Why not both?"

[1:13] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Well, we don't have any actual data to go off of, we may as well see what a worst-case
scenario looks like."

[1:13] [DOIC6] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Exactly... Your cuisine is definitely incredibly enjoyable."

[1:13] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Dower]  "I saw it myself... it was big, but not that big.  Maybe the size of a roundabout?"

[1:14] [DOIC6] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Kirtascan]  "It's good that you can appreciate it, stranger."

[1:14] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "We don't even know what kind of material it's made from, and size can be deceptive."

[1:15] [DOIC6] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Thank you for sharing it with me."

[1:15] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Dower]  "...It's better than nothing, isn't it?"  *She sighed.*  "I'm going back to work."

[1:16] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Okay, the mass of the entire Columbus Circle in New York City."

[1:16] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Kol]  "The what?"

[1:17] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "It's a traffic circle, like what she was talking about."

[1:17] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Did you not travel outside of San Francisco when you were at the Academy?"

[1:17] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Kol]  "Not there."

[1:18] [DOIC6] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "I will continue my exploration. May you walk in the protector's light." *He stands up, belly
full and happy, and heads off again.*

[1:20] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Well, for the record, there's a small Chinese take-out place on the corner of 96th and 157th
in Queens that makes the best beef teriyaki I've ever had in my life."

[1:20] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Kol]  "Maybe we'll have to try it some day if we're in the neighbourhood."

[1:21] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *He brings up the geographical data for Columbus Circle and then extrapolates the mass
assuming a depth of 30 meters.*

[1:22] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Oh, no, you're trying H'Tarran food before we go for Chinese."

[1:23] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Kol]  "Oh, well, if you say so."

[1:24] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "That's because I'm dragging you to Toron V the second we have leave time."

[1:24] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Kol]  "Well, considering we just had leave, that may not be for a while yet."

[1:25] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "All the more time for you to get ready to meet my crazy parents."

[1:25] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Kol]  "Somehow I doubt H'Tarran crazy parents can top Betazoid crazy parents."

[1:25] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Dower]  *She had escaped at some point during this.*

[1:26] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "And why's that?"

[1:26] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Kol]  "You'll find out when you meet them."

[1:27] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "You know, Betazed and Toron V are only one sector apart."

[1:27] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Kol]  "I did not know."

[1:28] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "We could feasibly hit both places in one trip."

[1:28] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Kol]  "Convenience!"

[1:28] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Or maybe get lost in a nebula somewhere and go stargazing."

[1:28] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Options are nice."

[1:29] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Kol]  "Options are endless... you said we had a few hours to get this done, right?"

[1:29] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Four and a half now."

[1:29] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Kol]  "Well, there's not much more we can do without actual scans of the thing..."

[1:30] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "What are you suggesting?"

[1:30] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Kol]  *he glanced nonchalantly at the supply closet.*

[1:30] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "... Zandris, you know I'd ruin the floor."

[1:30] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "There's nothing inconscpicuous about that."

[1:31] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Kol]  "Just have to snatch away my hopes and dreams..."

[1:32] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "I promise, when this is all over, you'll have a night so unforgettable you might actually run
the risk of being paralyzed from the waist down."

[1:32] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Kol]  "You know I love it when you talk like that."

[1:33] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "I'm gonna make you forget that Klingon you met on Risa."

[1:33] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Kol]  "Both of them?"

[1:33] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "... Way to make that sound a lot less sexy."

[1:33] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Kol]  "Sorry."

[1:34] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "But yes, both of them."

[1:34] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Kol]  *He chuckled, kissing Serris on the top of the head.*  "Let's see what we can do until
then."

[1:35] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "You can think of a way to top three hospitable Risian masseurs while you're working."

[1:35] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Kol]  "...Challenge accepted."