Pilgrim 8/14

[8:59] [DOIC] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: ** A strange theme plays tonight... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uttlRqHpvNs **

[9:00] [DOIC] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: ** The episode opened on a shot of three massive, jet black Kirtascan ships facing the Enigma
and Pilgrim in orbit above the dead planet once belonging to the Scyrthi.  The scene switched quickly to..

[9:00] [DOIC] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: the scaled face of a Kirtascan male, seen to be clothed in rich black robes as the camera panned
outward.  With scaled talons he fastened an ornate, silver-coloured chain to a little loop on his...

[9:00] [DOIC] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: shoulder, letting it hang somewhat loosely against his chest as he connected it to his other
shoulder.  His voice could be heard:  “Official log of Archbishop Solurin Quollir on the Most Holy Tenth...

[9:01] [DOIC] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: Day of the Fourth Penance in the Twelfth Epoch under the Grace of our Great Protector.  As we
near the end of this most sacred tenth day of the New Penance, we find ourselves paradoxically forced...

[9:01] [DOIC] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: to violate our Great Protector’s tenants and venture forth from His Light to do battle with the
great Darkness Herself.”  The scene changed to one of a number of Kirtascan soldiers in full black...

[9:02] [DOIC] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: armour as they unleashed a barrage of red energy from their enormous, heavy rifles into a series
of targets made up to look like Travynei.  He attached a second chain to go with the first.   ...

[9:02] [DOIC] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: “Naturally, the High Pontiff has granted his dispensation for this necessary trespass, for it
was his own vision that has sent us on this many days’ journey; a vision of great evil, locked away in...

[9:02] [DOIC] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: an alien tomb long ago but unearthed recently by a foolhardy expedition undertaken by invaders
from another galaxy.”  As he added a third chain, the scene changed to that of a number of Kirtascans...

[9:03] [DOIC] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: in similar robes making strange markings and laying their talons reverently upon the hulls of
fighter craft down in the hangars.  “Our mission is a simple one; destroy the entity within those ruins..

[9:03] [DOIC] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: before these aliens can unleash it upon the galaxy, at any cost...”  As his voice faded out, the
scene changed to the interior of T'Pang's office as she made her own log... **

[9:05] [DOIC] T'Pang@Demoncherub: Captain's Log, Supplemental. We are quickly approaching the time limit set upon us by the Kirstscan
archbishop. We have about two more hours before they intento send theur forces down tot he surface .

[9:07] [DOIC] T'Pang@Demoncherub: the surface in and attempt to destriy the entity in the crystal in the depths of Hessok Vridi. I just
hope we can come up with a plan to difuse this situation before it escalates to violence. To that

[9:08] [DOIC] T'Pang@Demoncherub: Captain Arfacio and Arandak Tirrhe of the Scyrithi are beaming over for a conference to discuss this
matter. End Log.

[9:09] [DOIC2] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she puts away the log recorder and leans back in her chair visibly tired.--

[9:10] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Gayle]  =/\= "Gayle to Captain T'Pang.  Captain Arfacio and Arandak Tirrhe have just beamed
aboard, should I have them escorted to the conference room?"

[9:10] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *T'Ghor is once more scanning the holy texts of the Kirtascans desperately, trying to find
anything that he could use against them, if need be.*

[9:11] [DOIC2] T'Pang@Demoncherub: =/\=Yes, please do Lieutenant. I will join the assembled officers in the confercne room shortly.=/\=

[9:11] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Gayle]  =/\= "Understood, Captain."

[9:11] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "This is just drivel." *He huffs exasperatedly.*

[9:13] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: *The doors opened then, a certain short little Italian woman striding inside with the massive
armoured figure of Arandak Tirrhe at her side.*

[9:13] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *T'Ghor leaves the tome on the table to stand up and incline his head in respect.*

[9:13] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *Serris double checks the math on his plan to see whether or not his transporter idea is gonna
pan out in the meantime.*

[9:14] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Li nods in respect.*

[9:14] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Arfacio]  "This here is a perfect example of religious kooks sticking their noses in where it
doesn't belong.  No offence to the Bajoran, of course."  *She motioned for T'Ghor to sit.*

[9:15] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Tirrhe]  *He stood beside Arfacio, not bothering to take a seat.*

[9:15] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Li blinks.*

[9:15] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Agreed, Captain. You should read their holy tome, should you wish to know how bad it really
is. These people are being opressed by a maniacal clergy, claiming to speak to their "Great Protector", >

[9:15] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "And they are loving each and every minute of it."

[9:17] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "No offense to the Captain or the Chief, but I think we should stay focused on solutions over
social commentary. We can save that for when we have the time to be snarky."

[9:17] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "I think that the only true way to solve this is to find a way to use their faith against
them."

[9:18] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Arfacio]  "I'm sure you'll tell me all about it."  *She looked at Serris then.*  "Your captain
isn't here yet, we've got time to brainstorm."

[9:18] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "

[9:18] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Parla del diavola..." *He stands up to nod to T'Pang as well.*

[9:19] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *Serris looks to T'Pang wordlessly, following her with his eyes as she seats herself at the
head of the table.*

[9:19] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Li watches T'Pang quietly.*

[9:19] [DOIC3] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she enters quickly and takes a seat.-- "Sorry I was delayed. shall wee get started?"

[9:19] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Arfacio]  "Captain T'Pang, I wish our reunion could be under better circumstances.  I've
already taken the precaution of halting our operations on Hessok Vridi, we've been evacuating what artifacts..

[9:20] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: and personnel we can.  I don't want to take any chances with this."

[9:20] [DOIC3] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she nods-- "that is probably wise given the circumstances."

[9:20] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Lieutenant Kol, Ensign Dower, and I have finalized the plans for the matter deconstruction."

[9:21] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Assuming this thing adheres to the laws of our space-time continuum, we should be able to use
the transporters to break it apart at the molecular level."

[9:21] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "There's a pretty big catch, though."

[9:22] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Arfacio]  "Matter deconstruction?"  *She raised her eyebrows.*  "Are we planning on
transporting the Kirtascans away?"

[9:22] [DOIC3] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she raises an eyebrow-- "and, that would be?"

[9:23] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "In order to prevent the transporter pattern buffer from blowing out, we'll have to route the
matter stream and power flow through the main deflector and back into the transporter grid. It's the only-

[9:23] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "The plan is to transport the crystal away, Captain. There are a few things that I find myself
in disagreement with, though."

[9:24] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: - piece of equipment on the ship rated for that kind of stress. Without the deflector, we
won't be able to raise shields, engage warp the warp engines, or our slipstream drive."

[9:24] [DOIC3] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "That is a big catch. How did you get around the problem of atomspheric interference?"

[9:24] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Arfacio]  "So that's your plan?  We take care of the problem for them so they don't feel the
need to collapse the site?"

[9:25] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "We're going to deploy an away team to the surface to set up pattern enhancers around the
anomaly. That should allow us to cut through the interference."

[9:25] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Arfacio]  "You want to send people back to the crystal."

[9:26] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "As far as I can tell, short of a miracle, it's the only way to avoid collateral damage."

[9:26] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Pattern enhancers wouldn't work."

[9:26] [DOIC3] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "From the reports I have seen getting in close proximity to the crystal is extrememly dangerous."

[9:26] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "I have been trying to tell you that ever since you came up with this hare-brained scheme."

[9:27] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Li raises his eybrows.*

[9:27] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *Serris narrows his eyes at T'Ghor.* "If you have an alternative, Lieutenant, by all means."

[9:27] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Arfacio]  "Indeed, after our last encounter with the entity I would be wary of sending anyone
to be in such close proximity."

[9:28] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Arfacio]  "Lieutenant, you've been on their ship and studied their holy text.  What is your
impression of them?  Do you believe we can convince them to leave without a show of force?"

[9:28] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Our best bet at this point is diplomacy. As I have told you, the interference is too strong,
probably due to whatever happened here millenia ago. And sending people to the crystal is a huge risk, >

[9:29] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Because I have seen what it does to people, we could release the being without even meaning
to, which would only prove the Kirtascans right about us... and sour our relationship with them even >

[9:29] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Further, perhaps to the point of war. I have been studying their religious texts, and while
many tenets are... absolutely nonsensical, there is one that caught my eye. "You must guard your Heart >

[9:30] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Against the Darkness at all times." Perhaps, if we made clear the effect the being has on
people's minds, it would stop them for at least a bit more, until they consider a new plan. Buy us some time>

[9:30] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "At the very least."

[9:30] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "You can't negotiate with zealots. I guarantee they have a contingency in place to disable or
destroy us if we interfere with their doctrine."

[9:30] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Furthermore, why would they bother to take us seriously when they have the numbers and
firepower advantage?"

[9:31] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Because we have faced the being before. They have no idea what to expect, except a vague
description of a "Being of Darkness"."

[9:31] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: The only way they would be moved is by instructions from the Protector.

[9:32] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Exactly. Their devotion is as fanatical as it is nonsensical."

[9:32] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Arfacio]  "You're right, Lieutenant Zital.  We are massively outgunned here, and even if we
were to bring in the Alliance forces to back us up that would only lead to a slaughter, if they're truly...

[9:32] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: the zealots you paint them as."

[9:32] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "...You know, you are giving me an idea, Zorin... Do you believe we could perhaps, fake an
appearance from this Great Protector?"

[9:33] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Arfacio]  "Do I even have to point out how much of a violation of the Prime Directive it would
be to pretend to be another culture's religious figure?"

[9:33] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "We do not have many other options at this point."

[9:34] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Besides, we won't be restructuring their society or anything. We will make him as believable
as possible, according to the tenets in their writing."

[9:34] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Arfacio]  *She looked at T'Pang.*  "You've been fairly quiet, Captain.  Your thoughts?"

[9:34] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: It might work, if we could make it believable.

[9:35] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *T'Ghor nods at Li.*

[9:35] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "And if they find out it's a forgery, you're going to start a war."

[9:35] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "It's absolutely out of the question."

[9:35] [DOIC3] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "I would like to hear the perspective of the Scyrithi people on this. It is their planet, they have
the most to gain or lose from this."

[9:35] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "We either lose Hessok Vridi, We lose Hessok Vridi, the being gets released, we start a war to
keep it, or try the forgery. That is the options I see."

[9:35] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: (Lose HV and* the being gets released)

[9:36] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Tirrhe]  *He inclined his helmet slightly to T'Pang with that.*  "We must preserve Hessok
Vridi, but at the same time we do need to rid the city of the being of darkness if we are to reclaim the...

[9:37] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: planet.  These Kirtascans claim that they can destroy the being.  I say, let them.  Perhaps we
can convince them to spare the city if we cooperate."

[9:37] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "To that end, there may be a way to minimize collateral damage from orbital bombardment."

[9:37] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Arfacio]  "Worst case scenario, however, these Kirtascans release whatever the hell it is in
the crystal."

[9:37] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "With my respect and your permission, Arandak Tirrhe. I do not believe they can destroy it.
They appear to want to fight it with conventional weapons that are "Sanctified". And that "Sanctification" >

[9:38] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Adds no special properties, as far as I know. As Captain Arfacio said, there is an extremely
large chance that they release the being."

[9:38] [DOIC3] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she nods-- "And, if Hessok Vridi can not be preserved..without starting a war with these
Kirtascans?"

[9:39] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Tirrhe]  "Captain, let me be entirely candid.  The Scyrthi cannot afford to fight a war with
the Kirtascans.  Not the Rebellion, or the Confederacy.  Our only means of defending this place lies...

[9:39] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: with you."

[9:39] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "And the Federation doesn't have the resources for that either, not after the Iconians, the
Tzenkethi, and the Hur'Q."

[9:39] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "This forgery plan is too risky."

[9:39] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "It still is something."

[9:40] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "It's a catastrophe waiting to happen."

[9:40] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "So is releasing the Kirtascans onto Hessok Vridi."

[9:40] [DOIC3] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "I am aware of that, butit is unilikely we can stop them using military force."

[9:40] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "If we drilled holes into the chamber where the entity resides, we could give them a direct
shot and minimize the impact."

[9:40] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "No, we cannot."

[9:40] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Maybe install some seismic stabilizers throughout key chambers to minimize collapse."

[9:41] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "That's the best I can think of in the worst-case scenario."

[9:41] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "That is a solid idea, however, it involves sending people in to the crystal once more. For an
extended period of time."

[9:41] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "In the grand scheme of things, that's still far less dangerous than the Kirtascans finding
out you impersonated their god."

[9:42] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Arfacio]  "This entire situation stinks to high heaven.  Lieutenant T'Ghor, do you think it
would be possible they would allow a joint operation?"

[9:42] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Are we certain? Who knows what that being is -truly- capable of? It could easily start a war
between us, its enemies, should it get released?"

[9:43] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *T'Ghor thinks on it a bit.* "They seem to hold a degree of respect for us, at least some of
them. We could be able to convince them of it, however, we would need to use their religious views to help>

[9:43] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Us in it. Arandak Tirrhe would be instrumental, he should try to prove that the Scyrthi want
to create a new society of honour and light."

[9:44] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Tirrhe]  "I will assist however I can.  I only wish to preserve the city, it's of too great
importance to my people to let the Kirtascans simply demolish it."

[9:45] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *T'Ghor nods.* "We understand, we wish nothing more than to keep the city intact as well. If
possible, by way of cooperation to destroy the monster inside."

[9:45] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "In the meantime, we need to execute a plan of action, because we don't have the prep time to
debate another one."

[9:46] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Arfacio]  "I don't think there's any force in this galaxy that could keep those Kirtascans
from descending into the city now short of us blowing it up ourselves.  We may as well tag along and...

[9:46] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: see what they plan to do."

[9:46] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "I think the least offensive plan to their sensibilities would be to drill targets into the
entity's chamber and set up the seismic stabilizers."

[9:47] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "That would show that we take their religious obligations seriously while also showing that we
simply wish to preserve the Scyrthi's culture."

[9:47] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *T'Ghor nods at Arfacio.* "We should take a full compartment of engineers to install emitters
for the Salvation protocols. We cannot allow all those Kirtacans to go mad due to its influence."

[9:48] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Kill two birds with one stone, fit the neurogenic field emitters to the seismic stabilizers."

[9:48] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "That could work."

[9:49] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Arfacio]  "I don't imagine we could drill that deeply without seriously destabilising the
entire site.  And I don't believe we'd have enough time to set up stabilisiers -and- drill targets."

[9:49] [DOIC3] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she nods slowly--

[9:50] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "We could do the drilling from orbit with precision phaser blasts, soften the crust so that
the Kirtascan weapons don't cause as much shock to the surface."

[9:50] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *T"Ghor looks at his timepiece.* "Damn... correct... well. At least stabilizers and emmiters."

[9:50] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Should those safeties be around..." *He then looks to Serris.* "Can we be -that- precise? I
think we should get tactical in here to hear his assessment."

[9:51] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Arfacio]  "Before we go setting up targets, however, we should at least attempt to negotiate
to keep the city intact."

[9:52] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Of course. As I said, I believe diplomacy is our best bet, or at least, a safe start."

[9:52] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Our best leverage in that case would be to make their jobs easier."

[9:52] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Heat the knife so it cuts through the frozen butter faster."

[9:52] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "They can have their toast and everyone goes home happy."

[9:52] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Arfacio]  "And let's not forget, this site is ancient.  There is no telling what will cause
collapse."

[9:52] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Arfacio]  "Make their jobs easier to destroy the city?"  *She looked incredulous.*

[9:53] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "No, to destroy the site housing the entity."

[9:53] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Remember, we're trying to set up seismic stabilizers to reduce collateral."

[9:53] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Arfacio]  "Are they not planning to go in person?"

[9:53] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Perhaps our first order of business should be to talk them into an orbital strike."

[9:53] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "They confused me with that. I saw them practising with... swords, for this fight."

[9:54] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Arfacio]  *She rubbed her temples.*

[9:54] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: Very archaric.

[9:54] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Arfacio]  "Are we certain that wasn't just for ritualistic purposes?"

[9:55] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "I have no idea. They called it "Preparing themselves."

[9:56] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Tirrhe]  "I have taken a Kirtascan ship before.  Their warriors are fearsome, they killed
several of my men before we took them."

[9:57] [DOIC3] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "While, it is easy enough to discount their religious beliefs as mere superstitution. I think it
would be unwise to do so."

[9:57] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Arfacio]  "You think there's something behind this 'Great Protector' of theirs?"

[9:57] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *T'Ghor blinks to T'Pang, then nods to Arfacio's question.*

[9:58] [DOIC3] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "Yes, I do. No matter what mythology and rituals they have build up around this great protector.
Let's not discount the reality that whatever they have it has allowed them to fend off attacks by the .

[9:59] [DOIC3] T'Pang@Demoncherub: Dark that have destroyed other races."

[9:59] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Only within the twelve star systems of His influence, though."

[9:59] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Like the Bajoran Prophets, it's entirely possible that this Great Protector exists on or
interacts with our corporeal plane in some way."

[10:00] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Maybe so. But he still should be powerless out here."

[10:00] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Arfacio]  "Hell, twelve's more than enough out here in the LMC.  And I have to agree.
They've built a pretty impressive dogma around their Protector, but he could very well be a real entity out...

[10:00] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: keeping them safe."

[10:00] [DOIC3] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she nods-- "True, but they obviously must have access to advanced techology that is effective
against the Dark."

[10:00] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "All the more reason to let them do their business with as little collateral damage as
possible and let them be on their way."

[10:01] [DOIC3] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "I agree Mister Zital."

[10:01] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Or maybe it is indeed his influence within those systems that empowers them somehow, and they
are just zealots with swords out here..." *He sighs, rubbing his temples, confused.*

[10:01] [DOIC3] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "We would have likely had to deal with the entity sooner or later anyway."

[10:02] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "That was my suggestion. I do wish we could have done it ourselves, and safely researched a
method that does not endanger the city."

[10:02] [DOIC3] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "I don't know I have seen some of the weapons of the Avaynai. They seem to use a lot of swords in
their conbat as well."

[10:02] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Their swords are millenia away from the Kirtascans, due to their crystals."

[10:03] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "With your permission, Captain, I'd like to begin organizing teams to begin deploying seismic
stabilizers in a two kilometer radius around the entity's chamber."

[10:03] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "These are more... primitive ones."

[10:03] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Arfacio]  "Agreed.  I think the best thing we could do at this point is let the zealots in
their giant black ships do what they will and try to convince them to spare the city."

[10:03] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *Sighs.* "Offer them what help we can give, with salvation protocols."

[10:04] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Arfacio]  "Much as I'd like to kick their spiny tails back where they came from, we're in no
condition to fight them."

[10:04] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "If only the Argentina were here, we would have sent them home packing." *He sighs, then nods
at Arfacio.*

[10:05] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Li frowns at that.*

[10:06] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "With your permission, Captain Arfacio, I'd like to take advantage of the Enigma's
replication facilities to speed up production of stabilizers modified with the neurogenic inhibitors."

[10:07] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Galaxy-class ships are much better equipped for that than we are."

[10:07] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "I could help you with setting them up, or be with the Captain for the negotiations, as is her
will."

[10:07] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Arfacio]  *She nodded.*  "That we are.  By all means, our industrial replicators are your
industrial replicators."

[10:07] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: (As she wills*)

[10:08] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "It seems we have our plan of action then. Your orders, Captain?" *He looks to T'Pang.*

[10:11] [DOIC3] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "Well that does seem to be our plan. I wil of course try to negotiate a joint operation with the
Kirtascans. Our goal of course being to try and limit their destruction to save as much of teh city as

[10:12] [DOIC3] T'Pang@Demoncherub: possible.

[10:13] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Arfacio]  *She nodded.*  "I'll assist how I can.  Is there anything more you three can think
of that may help us with the Kirtascans?"

[10:13] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Only that, given the sensitive nature of this situation and the potential for escalation, I
recommend we put the Pilgrim and the Enigma on red alert until this is over."

[10:13] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *Nods, pushing the Kirtascan religious tome to T'Pang.* "You may wish to read this. Only the
first two pages are of any interest or help to you, should you try to use it in negotiations."

[10:14] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Arfacio]  "Mind giving us a condensed version, T'Ghor?"

[10:14] [DOIC3] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she nods-- "i will have to read it before I meet with the Kirtascans agains."

[10:14] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Basically. What I believe would be useful in the negotiations, is what I told you. The tenet
of "Protect your heart against the Dark at all costs."

[10:15] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "We could argue that our salvation protocols are something that will greatly aid them in it."

[10:15] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "If properly explained what the being does to people's minds>"

[10:15] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Arfacio]  "It could work.  Could warrant them taking us along for the ride."

[10:16] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Indeed. There is the tenet of not wandering outside the twelve star systems of His influence.
His Light supposedly doesn't shine on them here, so allies with technology could be useful."

[10:17] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Given the limited nature of our time table, I'd like to be excused so I can begin
preparations."

[10:17] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Should the captains desire, I could join you, although I vouch that I fully trust his
technical prowess."

[10:18] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Arfacio]  "Is Mister Zorin here not the Engineer?"

[10:18] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *Serris' head twitches as he has to take a moment to actually process that he isn't an
engineer, the OTHER him was.*

[10:18] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "He is. But Mr. Zital has proven quite skilled in the field as well."

[10:19] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Recent events have imbued me with working knowledge, for better or worse."

[10:19] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Li raises his eyebrows.* I do not object to Mister Zital's presence, but I am the
representative from engineering here.

[10:19] [DOIC3] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she nods-- "I would like all hands on deck where it comes to the technical preparation."

[10:20] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Arfacio]  *She raised a brow at Serris, then nodded to Li.*  "That is what I meant."

[10:20] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Also, Captain, I do believe that the being's telepathic effect should be explained to the
Kirtascans, as another argument for our presence on the planet. Perhaps forwarding the part of my report >

[10:20] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "That deals with it to them would be prudent."

[10:20] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *Serris taps his foot and looks at the clock on his PADD.*

[10:21] [DOIC3] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "that would be prudent Mister T'Ghor."

[10:21] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *T'Ghor nods.* "My report is in your files, I am certain you would handle it then. That is all
I wished to say, I await further orders."

[10:21] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Arfacio]  "Well!  No time like the present, is there?  What's say we call up the Archbishop
and have a chat before their holy day's over, huh?"

[10:22] [DOIC3] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "For now you all may be excused to go and get started on the technical preparations for out plan."

[10:22] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *Serris wastes no time in practically bolting out of the room.*

[10:22] [DOIC3] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "Yes captain, that would be prudent."

[10:22] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *T"Ghor shrugs.* "I am not much of a technician, but..." *He stands up, nods to the captains,
and heads out.*

[10:23] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Arfacio]  "A moment, Mister T'Ghor?"

[10:23] [DOIC1] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *The Blueberry has already vanished.*

[10:23] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *T'Ghor stops and turns to look to Arfacio.*

[10:23] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: Deck 11.

[10:23] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Arfacio]  "I believe you would better serve us here in the negotiation, rather than with the
engineers."

[10:24] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Yes, Captain." *He nods.* "I will give you privacy, and await you on the bridge. Captain
T'Pang, Captain Arfacio." *He nods respectfully and heads out.*

[10:24] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *Serris is already in engineering, working to integrate the neurogenic inhibitors with the
seismic stabilizers as seamlessly as possible.*

[10:24] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: *The lift sped off for Engineering.*

[10:24] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Arfacio]  *She rose from her chair, facing T'Pang.*  "Concerns?"

[10:24] [DOIC1] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *T'Ghor leaned on the railing above the captain's chair.*

[10:25] [DOIC4] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Li patiently waits until the lift opens.*

[10:25] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Gayle]  "Looks like you're having a day."

[10:25] [DOIC3] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "I have plenty of concerns."

[10:25] [DOIC4] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: *The doors opened!*

[10:26] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Arfacio]  "Good, otherwise I'd have been concerned."  *She gave a slight smirk.*

[10:26] [DOIC1] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "You don't know the half of it. Hope you're having a better one."

[10:26] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Gayle]  "From the looks of those big mean ships out there, I'm not so sure."

[10:27] [DOIC3] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "We have few options here and no good ones. This whole plan seems to hinge on us being able to
negotiate with relgious fanatics."

[10:27] [DOIC1] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Well, keep your fingers crossed. I am supposed to be negotiating with them alongside the
Captains and Arandak Tirrhe. And you know things are bad when you bring a klingon to negotiations."

[10:27] [DOIC4] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Li steps out, heading towards main engineering.*

[10:28] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Arfacio]  "We do seem to be between a rock and a hard place, as they say.  In a situation
like this, we just have to try and make sure there's as little collateral damage as possible.  Keep our...

[10:28] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: people safe and our Federation from going to war with these fanatics."

[10:28] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *Serris waves Kol over.* "Hey, can you help me with these power connections?"

[10:28] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Arfacio]  "And maybe, just maybe, we'll get lucky and get to preserve the city as well."

[10:29] [DOIC3] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "The only positive not is they seem genunnely facinated by us. They imagine it some sort of
preordaned event that we met up with them on this particular holy day. that is somthing that may help us."

[10:29] [DOIC4] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Kol]  "Yeah, sure."  *He headed over.*  "What do you need me to do?"

[10:29] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "I'm trying to integrate this neurogenic inhibitor into the existing power cell of this
seismic stabilizer without overwhelming it with excess draw."

[10:30] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Arfacio]  "The universe does have a sense of humour like that.  We'll play it up as best we
can.  Appeal to their sense of... mysticism.  If we can make it work with their faith, we've got our...

[10:30] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: ticket in."

[10:30] [DOIC3] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she taps her comm badge.-- =/\=Lieutnant Gayle, please hail the Kirtascans.=/\=

[10:30] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "I had the idea of adding a regulator and a split and oscillating the flow, but that could
compromise the effectiveness of the stabilizer."

[10:30] [DOIC4] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Li briefly eyes Serris at Aria's usual station, then looks to Jill.* Report.

[10:30] [DOIC1] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *Pats Gayle's shoulder, giving her a "Here goes nothing" look.*

[10:30] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Gayle]  =/\= "Aye ma'am, opening channel."

[10:31] [DOIC3] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she approaches the screen--

[10:31] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *T'Ghor takes this as his cue, and reenters.*

[10:31] [DOIC4] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Dower]  "All quiet, I had someone complain of a faulty replicator but it was an easy fix."

[10:32] [DOIC4] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Kol]  "Why not add a separate power source?  It shouldn't need to be that big."

[10:32] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *He picks up the tome, making sure to hold it in the most respectful manner one can hold a
religious book in.*

[10:33] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: ** After a few moments, the faces of Archbishop Quollir and Admiral Vidillis appeared on the
screen. **

[10:33] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Can we do that within the housing without compromising any of the other internals?"

[10:34] [DOIC4] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Kol]  "With just a little trickery, I think it can fit."

[10:34] [DOIC3] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "Greetings Archbishop Quoillir and Admiral Vidillis."

[10:34] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *T'Ghor bows his head respectfully.

[10:34] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Arfacio]  "Greetings, I'm Captain Caritha Arfacio of the Federation starship Enigma."  *She
bowed her head as well.*

[10:34] [DOIC3] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --also bow respectfully--

[10:35] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Maybe if it was something as small as a phaser power cell."

[10:35] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Quollir]  "Greetings.  What did you wish to discuss?  We grow near the end of our most Holy
Day."

[10:35] [DOIC4] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: Have a team dispatched to the shield generators. Routine maintenance.

[10:36] [DOIC4] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Dower]  "Sure thing."  *She headed off to direct the team.*

[10:36] [DOIC3] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "We wanted to take a moment to request that you allow our crews to assist you on your mission to
rid this word of its evil presence. If you allow us to make out case I think you will see we can be ...

[10:36] [DOIC4] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Kol]  "It could work, let's give it a try?"

[10:37] [DOIC3] T'Pang@Demoncherub: valuable allies when operating out of the protection of your protectors light."

[10:37] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Let's just make sure we're routing the power on a separate circuit so it doesn't cause a
phase inversion."

[10:37] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: *The Archbishop and the Admiral exchanged an intrigued look with that, turning back to the
screen.*

[10:38] [DOIC3] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "We have practical experience in dealing with the dark. We have developed protective technology."

[10:38] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Quollir]  "You wish to assist us in destroying the Darkness?  I'm pleasantly surprised,
Captain.  Perhaps the visit to our vessel did indeed enlighten you."

[10:38] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *Serris, with Kol's assistance, attempts to map a modified power grid.*

[10:39] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *Serris grimaced.* "Thermal cascade would make the phaser cell explode inside the stabilizer
if it was under stress, that's not going to work."

[10:40] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *T'Ghor nods at the archbishop at that.*

[10:40] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Vidillis]  "What sort of aid can you provide us?"

[10:40] [DOIC3] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "the trip to your vessel was most enlightening. And, yes, we wish to ally with you in fighting the
Destroying the Dark. We are also concerned with preserving as much of the city below so the Scrithi

[10:41] [DOIC3] T'Pang@Demoncherub: can grow and develope into a culture that appreciates and follows the ways of the light."

[10:41] [DOIC4] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Kol]  "So not a phaser cell.  Maybe something similar?"

[10:41] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *Serris tries to think of something ingenious to solve the problem.*

[10:42] [DOIC4] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Li directs another team to run routine maintenance on the phaser banks and torpedo bays.*

[10:42] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "I'm a little out of my element here, but let's see if this works."

[10:42] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Quollir]  "Civilised Scyrthi?  I believe in miracles, Captain, but this one I will have to
believe to see."

[10:43] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Arfacio]  "Believe it, we'll be bringing one along for the ride."  *She nodded as Tirrhe
stepped into the frame.*

[10:43] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *He significantly alters the internal wiring and circuit mapping of the stabilizer, adding
phase discriminators and power amplifiers at questionable places.*

[10:44] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *With any luck, it'd work. Sloppy, but functional.*

[10:44] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "And admiral... to answer -your- question. We can offer you knowledge. Since we have faced
this being before, and have the technology to protect our, and your, hearts and minds from its dark >

[10:44] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Influence, so that you can strike hard and true against it, in the name of the Great
Protector, and the Light."

[10:44] [DOIC3] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "I would like to introduce you to Arandal Tirrhe, of the Scyrithi delegation."

[10:45] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Quollir]  "You have a Scyrthi amongst you?  They have never worked with anyone but their own
kind."

[10:46] [DOIC3] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she nods to the Scyrithi-- "I will let Tirrhe respond to that himslef."

[10:46] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "... Okay, simulations say that should work." *He breathes a sigh of relief.* "Get this
pattern over to the Enigma, have them replicate twenty."

[10:47] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Tirrhe]  "I've been turning over a new leaf, as my friend Captain Arfacio would put it.  I
intend to do what I can to return my people to the noble race we once were.  Hessok Vridi is our one tie...

[10:48] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: to our past, before the Darkness changed us into what you've encountered.  I can't make up for
the suffering your people have been through at the hands of my people, but I can attempt to create a...

[10:48] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: future where we no longer have to resort to such barbaric means."

[10:49] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Quollir]  "If you would embrace the teachings of the Great Protector, and come under his
Light... perhaps we could come to an accord."

[10:50] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *T'Ghor looks to Tirrhe with that.*

[10:50] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Vidillis]  "You would sully our Great Protector by allowing the SCYRTHI to come under His
Light?!"

[10:50] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Quollir]  "The Great Protector embraces all who would accept His Tenants."

[10:51] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Tirrhe]  "We would be... open to discussion about that.  But not if you destroy our city."

[10:52] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Surely, Admiral, it cannot be a coincidence that in the last hours of this holy day, you meet
the leader of a whole faction of another species who wish to change their ways?"

[10:54] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Vidillis]  "Be that as it may, these are Scyrthi we are talking about.  The blood of
thousands of Kirtascans is on their hands!  How would you feel if they stole your crew, turned them into their...

[10:54] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: slaves?"

[10:55] [DOIC3] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "they did steal members of our crew admiral."

[10:55] [DOIC3] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "I realize your people have been at odd for a long time."

[10:55] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Admiral... I understand, trust me. My species used to war with captain T'Pang and Captain
Arfacio's species for centuries. We are now allied, and at peace. Is redemption for the sins of your fathers>

[10:55] [DOIC3] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "and that finding the capacity to forgive is not easy."

[10:55] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Not a virtue?"

[10:55] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *He nods at T'Pang.*

[10:56] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: *The Admiral and Archbishop looked at one another for another moment before turning back.*

[10:57] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Quollir]  "In light of these... revelations, perhaps it is that we should postpone our plans
to demolish the city for the time being."

[10:57] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Quollir]  "After all, the destruction was not a part of the vision.  Only the slaying of the
beast."

[10:58] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *T'Ghor smiles, giving a grateful and respectful nod to the Archbishop.*

[10:58] [DOIC3] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she bows respectfully again.-- "We would be grateful if you gave us more time to find a way to
solve this issue that benefits us all."

[10:59] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Quollir]  "There is no need for that, Captain T'Pang.  We know how we must destroy the beast.
But, if you say that you can assist us in this with technology to protect against its influence, we...

[10:59] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: will not turn down the offer.  Perhaps upon seeing the miracle we are to perform, your hearts
will be won over fully to the Protector's Light."

[11:00] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Mister Zital and Mister Zorin, both of whom you met, are preparing the technology as we
speak. We will do what is possible, so that none get corrupted by the monster's foul influence."

[11:00] [DOIC3] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she nods-- "indeed, we would be delighted in showing you the sorts of defenses we have developed
against the Dark powers."

[11:00] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Lieutenant, we've got a working design."

[11:01] [DOIC4] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: I'd like to look it over.

[11:01] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *He hands Li the PADD. It's messy and not exactly regulation but it does indeed do what it
needs to do on paper.*

[11:01] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Quollir]  *He nodded, then looked up as bells seemed to be ringing.*  "Ah... the Holy Day has
come to an end."

[11:02] [DOIC4] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Li studies it closely.*

[11:02] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Just as we reached an agreement... Take it as a sign, if you will." *He smiles a bit.*

[11:03] [DOIC3] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --gives T'Ghor a look, as if to say careful no to lay it on too thick.---

[11:03] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *Nods*

[11:04] [DOIC4] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Li facepalms as he hands it back.* This is hideous.

[11:04] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Quollir]  "Indeed... very well.  We are sending our people down to the surface, we shall meet
you there?"

[11:04] [DOIC3] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she nods-- "Our team will meet you there."

[11:05] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "But it works, and we don't exactly have time to refine the design."

[11:05] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Quollir]  "I look forward to it.  May you walk in the Protector's Light, all of you."

[11:05] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Vidillis]  *She looked none too pleased, but nodded curtly.*

[11:06] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *T'Ghor nods back, just as curtly.*

[11:06] [DOIC3] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "thank you Bishop." --she again bows to to botht the Bishop and the Admiral.--

[11:06] [DOIC4] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: Please do what you can right up until it is time to execute the plan.

[11:07] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: *Arfacio and Tirrhe also offered short bows before the comm cut, displaying the Starfleet logo
on the black screen.*

[11:07] [DOIC3] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she remains quiet for several moments after the call ends.--

[11:07] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *So did T'Ghor, proccessing the situation.*

[11:07] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Arfacio]  "Looks like we bought you some time, so long as you look at their brocures, smile
and nod."

[11:07] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Tirrhe]  "...Perhaps."

[11:08] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *Serris arches a brow.* "Permission to speak freely?"

[11:08] [DOIC3] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --then turns to captain Afacio.-- "It seems like a positive start at least."

[11:08] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *T'Ghor sighs.* "Better than having them open fire, or destroy the city."

[11:08] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Gayle]  =/\= "Bridge to Captain T'Pang?"

[11:08] [DOIC3] T'Pang@Demoncherub: =/\=Captain T'Pang here.=/\=

[11:09] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Gayle]  "I'm reading multiple shuttles launching from the Kirtascan ships toward the surface,
ten of them."

[11:10] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Arfacio]  *She turned to the others.*  "I should get back to the Enigma and prep my team.  We
can make it through this.  We just have to play it smart."

[11:10] [DOIC3] T'Pang@Demoncherub: =/\=Understood, they are headed to the surface for the beginning of our joint operation. Alert our
science and engineering teams to also prepare to head to the surface.=/\=

[11:10] [DOIC4] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: Granted.

[11:10] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *T'Ghor nods to Arfacio.* "Good luck, Captain."

[11:10] [DOIC3] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "Understood captain I shall see you on the surface then."

[11:11] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "By the time we need to execute the plan, we're going to NEED twenty devices that function
exactly like this mass produced and ready for deployment. Do we really have the time table necessary to make

[11:11] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: it look pretty first?"

[11:11] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Arfacio]  "And to you both, Lieutenant.  Captain."  *She nodded and started for the lift,
Tirrhe following wordlessly.*

[11:11] [DOIC4] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Li furrows his brow, not looking pleased at this arrangement.* We don't.

[11:12] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Then with your permission, I'd like to have the Enigma's fabrication engineers get started
on production immediately."

[11:12] [DOIC3] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "Mister T'Ghor assemble your team and prepare to head to the surface."

[11:12] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *T'Ghor sighs tiredly, nodding to T'Pang.* "Yes, Captain."

[11:13] [DOIC4] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: Please do so.

[11:13] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *He heads back to the console and sends the plans, along with the directive.*

[11:13] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "And Captain? Thank you. I think we acted in the best possible way, despite the arguments"

[11:14] [DOIC4] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: *Not long after Serris received a note from the Enigma:*  "Did someone design this drunk?"

[11:14] [DOIC3] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "You are welcome Mister T'Ghor. Although we only did our jobs as starfleet officers."

[11:14] [DOIC3] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she follows T'Ghor out onto the bridge.--

[11:15] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "You will be surprised how many find that difficult." *He nods and heads for the lift.*

[11:15] [DOIC1] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *He sighs, reading out his deck number.*

[11:15] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *He replies:* "We don't have the time to refine it into the belle of the ball. We need
something that works, and it works, so get started, no questions asked."

[11:15] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Gayle]  "Captain.  We've received a note from the Kirtascans, it should take some time before
they're ready down there.  Apparently they're deploying some technology to restore the atmosphere in...

[11:15] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: the cavern."

[11:16] [DOIC4] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: *An acknowledgement was soon sent along.*

[11:17] [DOIC3] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she nods-- "Acknowledged. Let them know we are making preparations up here and will join htem
when we are ready.It will also likely take us some time."

[11:17] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she nods-- "Acknowledged. Let them know we are making preparations up here and will join htem
when we are ready.It will also likely take us some time."

[11:17] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Gayle]  "Understood, Captain."

[11:17] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "... And now, we wait."

[11:17] [DOIC5] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *T'Ghor enters the lab.* "Okay, boys and girls! I want you to prepare for an away mission to
Hessok Vridi, meaning EV suits, personal salvation protocol emmiters, and the usual anti-telepathic >

[11:17] [DOIC5] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Measures>"

[11:17] [DOIC5] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: .*

[11:18] [DOIC5] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Otsuka]  "We're really going down there this time?"

[11:18] [DOIC5] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [T'Vin]  "I will make the necessary preparations, sir."

[11:19] [DOIC5] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "You are, Rei. And thank you, T'Vin. We will assemble in shuttle bay on my signal."

[11:20] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *Serris looks to Kol.* "I had no idea your peers were so judgmental about quality of work in
a crisis situation."

[11:20] [DOIC4] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Kol]  "We take pride in our work..."

[11:21] [DOIC5] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *T'Ghor replicates a mug of coffee, then sits down at his chair, resting his head in his hands
for a moment.*

[11:21] [DOIC5] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: *T'Ghor's science minions began rushing around to get prepped.*

[11:21] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Crisis situation." *He reiterated.*

[11:22] [DOIC4] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Kol]  *He shrugged.*  "There's always time for snark, didn't you know?"

[11:22] [DOIC5] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *He watched on, sipping his coffee and giving the Kirtascan religious tome an accusing glare
from time to time.*

[11:22] [DOIC4] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Li checks on the shield generator maintenance.*

[11:22] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Things were much quieter at the Daystrom Institute."

[11:23] [DOIC5] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: *The tome seemed to be judging him.*

[11:23] [DOIC4] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Kol]  "No kidding!"  *He smirked.*

[11:23] [DOIC5] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Piss off!" *He growled at the book.*

[11:23] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Mostly because we were all introverts obsessing over our pet projects."

[11:23] [DOIC5] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Otsuka]  "Sir?"

[11:24] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "And over there, engineering is silent because of the culture of fear."

[11:24] [DOIC4] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Kol]  "Sounds shitty to me."

[11:24] [DOIC5] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Hrhm. Sorry. Not you. Stress. Dealing with religious zealots who wish to destroy the
archeological find of the decade, maybe century, is... draining."

[11:25] [DOIC5] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Otsuka]  "Kind of ironic, seeing as it was zealots who destroyed this world in the first
place."

[11:25] [DOIC5] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Very much so. Let us hope we can rescue it at least this time around."

[11:25] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Fear of death aside, there's something to be said about the efficiency in both cases."

[11:27] [DOIC5] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Otsuka]  "Even if we don't, at least we've made some findings.  The egg, the artifacts, we've
got enough here to keep Project Magellan happy for years."

[11:27] [DOIC4] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Kol]  *He scratched the back of his neck.*  "I guess?"

[11:28] [DOIC5] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Of course. But you have to think of the symbolism of this place. The Scyrthi want to turn
their destiny around... imagine this city, the sight of their past glory. Something to push forwards, >

[11:28] [DOIC5] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: (Towards*)

[11:28] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Maybe I'm just fed up because I feel like we could have been ready already had that briefing
not dragged on for so long."

[11:29] [DOIC4] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Kol]  "That's the point of meetings, don't you know?"

[11:29] [DOIC5] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Something to unite them. Imagine them, restoring the city alongside their species, or perhaps
taking that giant statue of the Queen and making it the centerpiece of their new capital... there is such

[11:29] [DOIC5] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Potential..."

[11:29] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *He stared at Kol.* "Then we should phase out verbal communication and get straight to the
point."

[11:31] [DOIC5] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Plus, the avynei restoring this planet with their terraforming ships, so that the Scyrthi
could live here once again... it would be a massive show of cooperation, and determination, on the Dawn >

[11:31] [DOIC5] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Alliance's side."

[11:32] [DOIC5] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Otsuka]  "It would... and it'd be just the sort of thing the Dark would want to stop, isn't
it?"

[11:32] [DOIC4] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Kol]  "We've been trying on Betazed for ages, but all these non-telepaths..."  *He shrugged
and smirked.*

[11:33] [DOIC5] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Of course. Should it succeed, it will be a giant blow against her. An entire species's hope
and will to fight, restored. The fear she thrives on, gone. Which is why this is one of the most important>

[11:34] [DOIC5] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Undertakings in the LMC at this time. Everything we do here could have a resounding effect on
the future."

[11:34] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "And it's kind of always been an intimate thing for us."

[11:34] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "H'Tarrans, that is."

[11:34] [DOIC5] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Otsuka]  "Whatever happens next... it's going to change everything, I think."

[11:35] [DOIC4] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Kol]  "See, out of the question then."

[11:35] [DOIC5] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Agreed. I am glad to have you, T'Vin and Jagoda by my side through it. I doubt any other team
would be able to pull results from this. Even the show-offs on the Enigma."

[11:36] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Well... not ALL the time."

[11:36] [DOIC5] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Otsuka]  *She smiled.*  "We're all proud to serve under you, sir.  Even Jagoda."

[11:37] [DOIC4] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Kol]  "Oh?  So it's only intimate when you make it that way?"

[11:37] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Nah, I was just about to say that you and I should probably talk about the pace of how we
want things to go out of the public eye."

[11:37] [DOIC5] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "He's a good kid. All of you are." *He smiled back.* "Keep this up, and maybe New Hessok Vridi
will have a nice street named after you." *He teased a bit, before taking a large gulp of his coffee.*

[11:38] [DOIC4] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Kol]  "Fair enough... when this is all over, maybe?"

[11:38] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Of course."

[11:39] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "It's mostly because I realized it's been a while and I don't want to give you a headache."

[11:39] [DOIC5] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Otsuka]  "Oh, I doubt that, sir.  But I'm sure they'll name a few buildings and babies after
the man who found their untampered DNA and helped identify their artifacts."

[11:40] [DOIC4] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Kol]  "It... has.  The old baby arm may not be up to the task."

[11:41] [DOIC5] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Oh no, I am so mentioning you three's names the first chance I get. You do as much work up
here as I do down there. Just... less evil women trapped in crystals."

[11:41] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *He stands on his tip-toes to playfully tap Kol's temple.* "Yeah, we had to break that in,
remember?"

[11:41] [DOIC5] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "...And less XOs threatening you with talks and violence."

[11:42] [DOIC5] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Otsuka]  "Well, hopefully much less evil women in crystals?"

[11:42] [DOIC4] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Kol]  "Oh, how could I forget?"

[11:43] [DOIC5] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Hopefully. This time, we are ready for her, though. And we have a whole slew of crazy
religious folks who think that meeting us was some kind of sign for their god, so fingers crossed."

[11:43] [DOIC5] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: (From* their god)

[11:44] [DOIC5] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Otsuka]  "It never can just be straightforward, can it?"

[11:45] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "I don't know, seems like it might have seemed less intense after two Klingons and a mek'leth
in there somewhere."

[11:45] [DOIC5] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Well, it was already bad enough without the kirtascans... They just doubled the craziness. At
this point, all we need is a Q screwing around somewhere close by, and I can officially claim I have >

[11:46] [DOIC5] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Been involved in one of starfleet's top ten most messed up situations...  At least in the
past century."

[11:46] [DOIC4] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Kol]  *He smirked at that.*  "Not to say anything about... what was it?  Three Orion
masseuses?"

[11:47] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Risians, actually. I wasn't quite as lucky with the people who weren't culturally
obligated."

[11:47] [DOIC5] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Otsuka]  "Don't say that, now the religious zealots' god is going to end up being a Q."

[11:47] [DOIC4] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Kol]  "Right, my bad."

[11:47] [DOIC5] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *T'Ghor laughs.* "What happened to the good old days when it turned out to be someone from a
spacefaring race who crashed on the planet and decided he wanted a harem of locals?"

[11:48] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "I think they sensed the crazy."

[11:48] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "On that note, I'm going to ask the Captain for permission to take advanced self-defense
training during duty hours."

[11:48] [DOIC5] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Otsuka]  "I'd hardly call those 'good old days.'"

[11:49] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Between the abduction and the bar fight I got into with a group of Nausicaans on Risa, I
need to be able to handle myself."

[11:49] [DOIC4] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Kol]  "To... guard against the crazy?"

[11:49] [DOIC5] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Well, simpler old days doesn't roll of the tongue as good."

[11:49] [DOIC4] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Kol]  "Oh.  Well, that's a good idea.  Did you not take self defence courses at the Academy?"

[11:49] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Bare minimum."

[11:50] [DOIC5] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "This is your first posting, right? No assignments before the pilgrim?"

[11:50] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "It wasn't a priority then."

[11:50] [DOIC5] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Otsuka]  "Mhm, I'm fresh out the Academy, sir.  So are T'Vin and Jagoda."

[11:51] [DOIC5] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Otsuka]  "Well, maybe not fresh since we've been here almost nine months now..."

[11:51] [DOIC4] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Kol]  "Going to ask security to let you sit in on a class, then?  Or take it to the
holodeck?"

[11:52] [DOIC5] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Nine months is not that much... Lucky you, all the fun things are just starting to happen.
Religious zealots, ancient cities, all you need now is to meet an ancient godlike entity, be involved in a >

[11:52] [DOIC5] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Temporal incident, and have an ill-advised workspace romance, and I'd say you're ticking off
the Ensign's first year on board list quite well."

[11:52] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "I was going to request Ensign Teir, actually."

[11:53] [DOIC4] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Kol]  "Oh, he's pretty good for an Ensign."

[11:54] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "He and I talked for a bit after that parallel reality incident. He went through some stuff,
too, but unlike you and I, he didn't really get any closure."

[11:54] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "So, I want to get better at fighting, but I also want to make sure he's not still in a funk
or anything."

[11:55] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Nice guy, here and over there. One of five people the other me trusted not to stab him in
the back, really."

[11:55] [DOIC5] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Otsuka]  "I think I'd just be satisfied with getting through the first year."

[11:56] [DOIC4] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Kol]  "Oh... neat, I guess?"

[11:57] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Sorry. I'm better, but I still have these wonderful little identity crises every now and
then and go off on tangents."

[11:57] [DOIC5] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "You're in the LMC, want it or not, the crazy will just keep on coming. Hey, at least it keeps
life interesting. Imagine if we had to sit and stare at nothing all day like engineering do."