Protector 6/2

[8:53] [DOIC] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: *The STAR TREK: PROTECTOR theme begins to play...*

[8:54] [DOIC] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: *The camera pans around the ship as it is at high warp. The energy on board is upbeat as the crew is back out into the stars once again.*

[8:55] [DOIC] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: *It zooms in on Tiberius as he returns this week to his physical plane of existence and begins his opening log...*

[8:55] [DOIC] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: *Tiberius holds up the Captain's Log PADD and begins to speak*

[8:55] [DOIC] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: Captain's Log, Stardate 94496.3. We are en route to MG-4215, which is the most likely destination for the survivors of the Republic -- if any exist.

[8:56] [DOIC] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: Starfleet is skeptical that they could have lasted this long, but long-range scans were inconclusive.

[8:56] [DOIC] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: So, we are obligated to check it out for ourselves.

[8:56] [DOIC] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: Hopefully, this will give us some kind of insight into the fate of the crew of the Republic. End log.

[8:56] [DOIC1] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: *Tib looks at Ezri* When we get there, we will need an in depth planetary scan.

[8:57] [DOIC2] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: *Kobay hands Nalie her final report on all repairs and their personal examination of the work the Citadel crews did on the ship.*

[8:57] [DOIC1] Ezri Tegan@Demoncherub: "How in depth sir? I am not certain the ship's sensors can reach all the way to the core. but I may be able to tweak them."

[8:58] [DOIC4] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Shoa] Counselor?

[8:58] [DOIC1] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: We will need to analyze the surface at least. I'd like to also ensure that there are no camps underground.

[8:58] [DOIC1] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: We won't need to examine all the way to the core.

[8:58] [DOIC1] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: *Cathy giggles.* I do not think anyone could survive within the core.

[8:58] [DOIC2] Nallie@Cuatela: *takes the padd without comment, glancing through it before handing it back with a quiet grunt of approval*

[8:58] [DOIC1] Ezri Tegan@Demoncherub: --she shrugs-- "Maybe with the right technology."

[8:58] [DOIC2] Keizal@Raluk: *walks over to her console and starts to tap on it*

[8:58] [DOIC1] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: Lieutenant Hamilton, take the Conn for a moment. I want to check in on our Engineering staff.

[8:59] [DOIC1] Amalia@Mouse43dz: Very well Captain.

[8:59] [DOIC1] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: *Tiberius turns and walks off the bridge*

[8:59] [DOIC1] Amalia@Mouse43dz: *Settles into the chair and wiggles a bit, getting the right imprint in it now.*

[8:59] [DOIC2] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Daniels] Everything was looked over with a fine-tooth comb.

[9:00] [DOIC2] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: *Tiberius walks into Engineering*

[9:00] [DOIC1] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Baker] It suits you, Lieutenant. *She smiles at Amalia.*

[9:00] [DOIC2] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: Ah, Lieutenant Nallie.

[9:01] [DOIC2] Nallie@Cuatela: *glances up at Tibs as he enters*   Captain.  What can I do for you?

[9:01] [DOIC2] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: I'd like to speak with you in your office.

[9:01] [DOIC2] Nallie@Cuatela: *looks around*  I don't have an office, sir.

[9:01] [DOIC2] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: I'm pretty sure you do.

[9:01] [DOIC1] Amalia@Mouse43dz: *Arcs a brow and grins a little toward Baker.* Thank you Baker. I will admit it is rather comfy. How long till our destination?

[9:01] [DOIC2] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: (( There is an engineering office right?

[9:01] [DOIC2] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: (( It's that door upstairs?

[9:02] [DOIC2] Keizal@Raluk: *glances over at the two for a second as she hears the captains voice before turning her attention to her console again*

[9:02] [DOIC1] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: *Cathy looks to Jason, who begins calcuating an ETA.*

[9:03] [DOIC2] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: By 'your office', I mean over here.

[9:03] [DOIC2] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: *motions to the alcove*

[9:03] [DOIC2] Nallie@Cuatela: *sighs and walks over to the alcove*  Alright...

[9:04] [DOIC2] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: First, I wanted to say that I'm very impressed by the job you did in removing that sabotage device.

[9:04] [DOIC2] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: I've put you in for a citation.

[9:05] [DOIC1] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Heath] At this rate, approximately 6 days, 11 hours, and 25 minutes.

[9:05] [DOIC2] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: You did an absolutely exemplary job.

[9:06] [DOIC2] Nallie@Cuatela: *nods, her face betraying nothing*

[9:06] [DOIC2] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: I'd like you to keep analyzing it and have a preliminary report as soon as you can.

[9:06] [DOIC1] Amalia@Mouse43dz: *Lets out a quiet breath and nods.* Thank you.. Looks like we have a little prep time then I suppose. What intel do we have on this planet?

[9:06] [DOIC2] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: It wasn't placed there by anyone on the ship.

[9:06] [DOIC4] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Shoa] Counselor?

[9:07] [DOIC4] Catriona@dardez1: -Cat looks up to Jad, with a slight smile- Aye?

[9:07] [DOIC1] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Baker] Starfleet has sent us because a long range probe was unable to gather any conclusive data.

[9:07] [DOIC2] Nallie@Cuatela: Correct.  We ruled out that possibility as soon as we got a look at it.  It's not composed of any materials known in our database, nevermind what we would use.

[9:07] [DOIC2] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: Intriguing.

[9:08] [DOIC2] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: Keep on it, and see if you can get any clues

[9:08] [DOIC1] Amalia@Mouse43dz: Hmm so we're in for a nice surprise then.

[9:08] [DOIC4] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Shoa] May I ask a personal question?

[9:08] [DOIC2] Nallie@Cuatela: Aye, sir.

[9:08] [DOIC2] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: Between you and I, I think something is brewing. This might be related to some of our past missions.

[9:08] [DOIC4] Catriona@dardez1: Sure, go ahead.

[9:08] [DOIC4] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Shoa] How are you feeling?

[9:08] [DOIC2] Nallie@Cuatela: You mean the derelict ships?

[9:08] [DOIC1] Ezri Tegan@Demoncherub: --she swivels around in her chair.-- "telemetry from the probe indicates that some sort of interference prevented planetary analysis."

[9:09] [DOIC2] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: Time displacement. At this point, we've discovered several anachronistic artifacts. And we've encounter the Nah'kul.

[9:09] [DOIC4] Catriona@dardez1: -CAt quirks a brow- Uh, I am fine, why?

[9:09] [DOIC1] Amalia@Mouse43dz: Oh? Any idication of the kind of interference?

[9:09] [DOIC2] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: Something smells fishy about this. I've heard other reports of time displaced objects as well.

[9:09] [DOIC1] Ezri Tegan@Demoncherub: "So it is highly likey that it was intentionally interfreed with and who ever did it knows weare coming."

[9:09] [DOIC2] Nallie@Cuatela: I... see.

[9:09] [DOIC1] Amalia@Mouse43dz: lovely.. well then it's good we've got some time to prep before we get there.

[9:10] [DOIC2] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: This is much more than a concidence. Something is going on, and we're part of it.

[9:10] [DOIC2] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: So keep on your guard.

[9:10] [DOIC2] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: That's really all I had to say. You can resume your duties unless you had any questions.

[9:10] [DOIC1] Ezri Tegan@Demoncherub: "No indication of the nature of the interference, it could also have been a naturally occuraing source of radaition."

[9:10] [DOIC2] Nallie@Cuatela: No, sir.

[9:11] [DOIC1] Ezri Tegan@Demoncherub: "Or we could be speedinat high warp to our doom...one or the other I suppose."

[9:11] [DOIC2] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: Very good. Keep up the good work Lieutenant. *he gives her a friendly pat on the should as he walks by*

[9:11] [DOIC1] Amalia@Mouse43dz: Could keep things interesting for sure.

[9:11] [DOIC1] Ezri Tegan@Demoncherub: --with that she turns back to her console.--

[9:11] [DOIC2] Nallie@Cuatela: *nods, the tensing of her shoulder at his touch only slightly noticeable this time*

[9:11] [DOIC4] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Shoa] After what happened on the Ferengi vessel...we haven't really talked about it.

[9:12] [DOIC3] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: *sneaks up behind Cat* Well hello you two!

[9:12] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: *goes to DOIC4*

[9:12] [DOIC4] Catriona@dardez1: -Cat jumps slightly, quickly turning to face Tibs before recomposing herself- Captain.

[9:13] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: Oh, I didn't mean to make you jump.

[9:13] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: *he totally did*

[9:13] [DOIC2] Nallie@Cuatela: *walks back to the center console.  As she turns to face it, she tosses a quick glance toward the Reman, her expression dark for a split second*

[9:13] [DOIC2] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: *Kobay walks over beside Nalie, remaining slient for a moment.*

[9:13] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: How are things down here?

[9:13] [DOIC4] Catriona@dardez1: They are fine, sir.

[9:13] [DOIC1] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Baker] Our doom? Seems a bit...pessimistic, Ensign?

[9:14] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: Are you sure?

[9:14] [DOIC2] Nallie@Cuatela: *looks at Kobay*  Something on your mind?

[9:14] [DOIC4] Catriona@dardez1: Aye, sir. -she offers him a slight smile-

[9:14] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: I might not be a counselor, but I can tell when something is wrong. Ha ha.

[9:15] [DOIC2] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Daniels] You handled that pretty well.

[9:15] [DOIC2] Nallie@Cuatela: Handled what?

[9:15] [DOIC2] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Daniels]...him.

[9:16] [DOIC2] Nallie@Cuatela: Who... oh, the captain?  *shrugs*

[9:16] [DOIC4] Catriona@dardez1: We're just.. I'm just getting over the Ferengi incident and just stuff with it calming down around here now.

[9:16] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: That's understandable. Let me know if you need anything at all.

[9:16] [DOIC4] Catriona@dardez1: -Nods some- I will, Captain.

[9:16] [DOIC2] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: *Kobay nods.* There was a time when you could barely be in the same room as him.

[9:16] [DOIC1] Amalia@Mouse43dz: *Leans an elbow on the chair and ponders* let's run some scans, see if we find anything of interest while we make our way there.

[9:17] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: I'd like for you to work on a report on the psychological health of the crew when you have an opportunity.

[9:17] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: Identify any potential problem areas.

[9:17] [DOIC1] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Baker] Rerouting power to our long range sensors.

[9:17] [DOIC2] Nallie@Cuatela: Yeah well... okay.

[9:18] [DOIC2] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Daniels] I was trying to be complimentary.

[9:18] [DOIC4] Catriona@dardez1: I will start on that as soon as possible, Captain... and uh sir, do your know when Doctor Meuller will be back on Duty?

[9:18] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: Give him time. He needs to recover from the loss of his mug.

[9:19] [DOIC1] Ezri Tegan@Demoncherub: "Even at full power I don't think the long range scanner have enough range to reach the MG-4215 system."

[9:19] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: Which is, apparently, unaccounted for.

[9:19] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: *gives her a knowing look*

[9:19] [DOIC4] Catriona@dardez1: Missing in Action.

[9:20] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: What a shame.

[9:20] [DOIC2] Nallie@Cuatela: *nods, a smile escaping from her control*  Thanks.

[9:20] [DOIC1] Amalia@Mouse43dz: That's fine. I just meant generic scans of the area around us.. any anomalies and the sort. We don't know this area too well as is right?

[9:20] [DOIC1] Ezri Tegan@Demoncherub: --she suddenly stops and focuses her attnetion on her console. after a moment she turns around.-- "I am picking up a distress beacon from a nearby nebula."

[9:20] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: Anyway, he'll probably be back next Friday.

[9:20] [DOIC1] Amalia@Mouse43dz: Oh?

[9:20] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: If not next Friday, then the Friday after that.

[9:21] [DOIC1] Amalia@Mouse43dz: any details on that beacon?

[9:21] [DOIC1] Ezri Tegan@Demoncherub: "The message is garbled, I am getting alot of interference from the nebula. I wont be able to get a more precise location until we get much closer."

[9:21] [DOIC4] Catriona@dardez1: Soething about Friday's sir?

[9:21] [DOIC1] Amalia@Mouse43dz: How far off is it?

[9:21] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: Let's just say that I have a sixth sense. *winks*

[9:22] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: If you need anything, let me know. I'll be on the bridge.

[9:22] [DOIC4] Catriona@dardez1: I will do, Captain -she nods some and smiles-

[9:22] [DOIC2] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Daniels] You're welcome. She's performing well at high warp.

[9:23] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: *nods and walks off*

[9:23] [DOIC1] Ezri Tegan@Demoncherub: "at our current speed, about 10 minutes away, at 20 degrees off our current heading."

[9:23] [DOIC1] Amalia@Mouse43dz: =^= bridge to captain

[9:24] [DOIC1] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: *Tib walks onto the bridge just as the comm goes off* I'm here.

[9:24] [DOIC4] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Shoa] Interesting man.

[9:24] [DOIC1] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: What's going on?

[9:24] [DOIC1] Amalia@Mouse43dz: Ah good timing.. We've picked up a distress beacon in a nearby nebula.. maybe 10 minutes away.

[9:24] [DOIC2] Nallie@Cuatela: You sound surprised.

[9:24] [DOIC4] Catriona@dardez1: Understatement.

[9:24] [DOIC1] Ezri Tegan@Demoncherub: --works to clean up the signal.--

[9:25] [DOIC1] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: Excellent. Do we have any information on who is broadcasting or why?

[9:25] [DOIC2] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Daniels] I wasn't sure what to expect in this...new galaxy.

[9:25] [DOIC1] Ezri Tegan@Demoncherub: "Not yet captain, I am working on that."

[9:25] [DOIC4] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Shoa] Have you considered my question?

[9:25] [DOIC1] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: Helm, divert course to intercept.

[9:25] [DOIC4] Catriona@dardez1: Which was again?

[9:25] [DOIC1] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: Alert status yellow.

[9:26] [DOIC1] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Heath] Aye sir.

[9:26] [DOIC1] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Baker] Aye sir...

[9:26] [DOIC] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Baker] =^= All hands, yellow alert.

[9:26] [DOIC2] Nallie@Cuatela: *rolls her eyes*  Don't you remember the Introduction to Engineering class?

[9:26] [DOIC2] Nallie@Cuatela: That quote from Captain Scott... "You can't change the laws of physics"?

[9:26] [DOIC] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: *The yellow tint of the alert fill all decks.*

[9:27] [DOIC2] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Daniels] I dunno...some things I've read...it makes you wonder.

[9:27] [DOIC4] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: *Jad is now walking over to a biobed, prepping it.* How you are feeling after what happened.

[9:27] [DOIC1] Amalia@Mouse43dz: *scoots over to a console to monitor*

[9:28] [DOIC1] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: *Tiberius taps on his console to access shipwide comms*

[9:28] [DOIC4] Catriona@dardez1: -Checks the Medkit- I'll be fine.

[9:28] [DOIC] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: Good morning, this is your Captain speaking. We are diverting course to investigate what may be a distress beacon.

[9:28] [DOIC] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: Our estimated time to arrival is ten minutes. As a precaution, we have elevated our alert condition to yellow.

[9:28] [DOIC] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: Medical should stand by to potentially receive injured. Stand by for further updates. Asada out.

[9:28] [DOIC1] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: *clicks off the shipwide comm*

[9:29] [DOIC1] Ezri Tegan@Demoncherub: --narrows the focus of the sensor scan to more narrowly scan the are the distress beacon came from.--

[9:29] [DOIC] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: *The Protector slightly alters its course, now on a direct path towards the nebula.*

[9:29] [DOIC4] Catriona@dardez1: -Starts preparing various hypo's-

[9:29] [DOIC4] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Shoa] Just checking. It was a...very long night.

[9:30] [DOIC1] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: Let me know as soon as we get a bead on the source.

[9:30] [DOIC4] Catriona@dardez1: -Smiles- It was, and it's left its mark on me... how are you feeling after it?

[9:30] [DOIC2] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: *Obihr walks up to Keizal.* Sublieutenant?

[9:30] [DOIC2] Nallie@Cuatela: I'll believe it when I see it.

[9:31] [DOIC1] Amalia@Mouse43dz: Hmm, looks like something is interfering with the IFF beacon..

[9:31] [DOIC1] Ezri Tegan@Demoncherub: --she growls in frustration.--

[9:32] [DOIC1] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: Could it be interference from the nebula?

[9:32] [DOIC4] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Shoa] I was exhausted afterwards. I don't think I've ever dealt with that many patients at once before.

[9:33] [DOIC4] Catriona@dardez1: Did you manage to sleep? -she says with a little concern- I struggled for a few nights.

[9:33] [DOIC4] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Shoa] Some.

[9:33] [DOIC2] Keizal@Raluk: *Looks over at Obihr* What do you want?

[9:34] [DOIC2] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Daniels] Sure. Did you have a chance to tour the Citadel?

[9:34] [DOIC1] Ezri Tegan@Demoncherub: "It is defintely interference form the nebula. based on the data I have so far I can get a pretty good triangualation of the origin point of the signal within the nebula. But, that is about it."

[9:34] [DOIC2] Nallie@Cuatela: No, never got around to it.

[9:34] [DOIC1] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: Will the nebula interfere with our shields?

[9:34] [DOIC2] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [th'Eryvis] I have a report on our analysis of the battle readiness of the cloak. I thought you might want to look it over.

[9:34] [DOIC4] Catriona@dardez1: Well at least we have had some time to rest and recover.

[9:35] [DOIC1] Ezri Tegan@Demoncherub: "I should remind you sir, that interference from the nebula is likely to interfer with some ship systems. Notably shields and possibly sensors and communications."

[9:35] [DOIC2] Keizal@Raluk: *seems to have cought her attention* Go ahead

[9:35] [DOIC1] Ezri Tegan@Demoncherub: "Depending on radiation levels.":

[9:36] [DOIC1] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: Sauce for the goose, Lieutenant.

[9:36] [DOIC1] Ezri Tegan@Demoncherub: --she looks confused.-- "What is a goose?"

[9:36] [DOIC4] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: *Jad nods.* A welcome reprise.

[9:36] [DOIC2] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: *Obhir hands her a PADD.*

[9:36] [DOIC1] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: It's an old Earth saying.

[9:36] [DOIC1] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Baker]...old enough that I don't even recognize it.

[9:37] [DOIC1] Ezri Tegan@Demoncherub: Oh. --Not looking any less ocnfused.--

[9:37] [DOIC2] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: *Kobay sighs.* I am going to have to drag you there next time we're docked, aren't I.

[9:37] [DOIC2] Keizal@Raluk: *Takes the PADD and starts to read on it right away*

[9:38] [DOIC1] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Baker] Were there any orders associated with this...saying, sir?

[9:38] [DOIC1] Amalia@Mouse43dz: *Arcs a brow, looking over her shoulder* nor i..

[9:38] [DOIC1] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: The order is, enter the nebula.

[9:38] [DOIC1] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Heath] We are approaching the nebula, sir.

[9:38] [DOIC1] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: Great,.

[9:38] [DOIC1] Amalia@Mouse43dz: Should we send word to starfleet of our altered corse before going in?

[9:38] [DOIC1] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: Go ahead.

[9:39] [DOIC1] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: If we see danger of any kind, immediately reverse course.

[9:39] [DOIC1] Amalia@Mouse43dz: *Boops away, sending a message to starfleet noting of their altered course.*

[9:39] [DOIC1] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: Will our phase cloak operate in the nebula?

[9:39] [DOIC] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: *As Jason takes the Protector out of warp, the viewscreen is filled by the beautiful and imposing sight of the nebula...some lightning storms are evident in the distance.*

[9:40] [DOIC1] Ezri Tegan@Demoncherub: --she swivels around in her chair.-- "I don't have an answer for that question sir. I could run some simulations if you want me to?"

[9:40] [DOIC1] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: If you can do them quickly, yes.

[9:40] [DOIC4] Catriona@dardez1: -Pearches on a biobed- And now we wait and see if they are going to get into any sticky situations.

[9:40] [DOIC1] Ezri Tegan@Demoncherub: --she shakes her head-- "I would likely take a few days sir."

[9:40] [DOIC4] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Shoa]...wow.

[9:40] [DOIC1] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: Nevermind.

[9:41] [DOIC1] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: Just take us in.

[9:41] [DOIC1] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Heath] Understood, sir.

[9:41] [DOIC4] Catriona@dardez1: What?

[9:41] [DOIC4] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Shoa] You should come look at this.

[9:41] [DOIC1] Amalia@Mouse43dz: *looks up from her console to watch the nebula in the viewscreen.*

[9:42] [DOIC1] Ezri Tegan@Demoncherub: --she turns her attention to the sensor readouts.--

[9:42] [DOIC] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: *The entire ship lurches as it enters the nebula...no one is thrown around but it is felt by everyone.*

[9:42] [DOIC2] Keizal@Raluk: *While looking at the PADD* Well mr. blueguy, this looks good... and as expected *then looks to him* Anything else?

[9:42] [DOIC4] Catriona@dardez1: -Jumps off the biobed and walks over to Jad- Oh... beautiful.

[9:42] [DOIC2] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [th'Eryvis] My name is Obhir.

[9:42] [DOIC2] Nallie@Cuatela: *grips her console*  Check the stabilizers, and make sure whatever just hit us isn't causing any damage or affecting systems.

[9:42] [DOIC1] Ezri Tegan@Demoncherub: --makes adjustment for operations inside the nebula.--

[9:42] [DOIC2] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: *Kobay runs over to another console.*

[9:43] [DOIC1] Ezri Tegan@Demoncherub: --she checks on shield status.--

[9:43] [DOIC2] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Daniels] Shields are draining...long range sensors are basically worthless.

[9:43] [DOIC1] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: Stand by on quantum torpedoes, manual aim if necessary.

[9:43] [DOIC2] Nallie@Cuatela: Let me guess... Mutara-type nebula?

[9:45] [DOIC2] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Daniels] I don't know...not picking up any subnucleonic radiation.

[9:45] [DOIC2] Keizal@Raluk: *holds onto something for a moment and looks around before looking at her console

[9:45] [DOIC1] Ezri Tegan@Demoncherub: "Shields are draining at a rapid rate. Unless we can stabalize them they wont last much longer."

[9:45] [DOIC4] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Shoa] It is...I hope it's safe.

[9:46] [DOIC4] Catriona@dardez1: I'm sure if it were dangerous or overl dangerous the Captain would turn us around.

[9:46] [DOIC1] Ezri Tegan@Demoncherub: "I am refoucsing the shor-range sensor beam to compensate for the nebular radiation."

[9:46] [DOIC2] Nallie@Cuatela: Any damage to the hull?

[9:47] [DOIC1] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: Excellent.

[9:47] [DOIC1] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: *The ship shakes again, this one causing some imbalance but not any serious injuries.*

[9:47] [DOIC] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: *The ship shakes again, this one causing some imbalance but not any serious injuries.*

[9:47] [DOIC2] Nallie@Cuatela: Williams, get down to the deflector and see if you can compensate for the interferane!

[9:47] [DOIC4] Catriona@dardez1: -Puts a hand on the console- Turbulent..

[9:48] [DOIC2] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Daniels] Negative...shields at...88% and falling

[9:48] [DOIC2] Nallie@Cuatela: Dalby, dial up the intertial dampeners, and divert auxilary power to structural integrity.

[9:48] [DOIC1] Amalia@Mouse43dz: Think we should back out now?

[9:48] [DOIC2] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Williams] Aye ma'am! *The Petty Officer practically runs out towards deflector control.*

[9:49] [DOIC1] Ezri Tegan@Demoncherub: --she shakes her head-- "No joy on those sensors, we may wan to slow down. as we are mostly blind right now."

[9:49] [DOIC2] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Dalby] Aye, dialing and diverting power now.

[9:50] [DOIC4] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: *Jad is holding onto a biobed with two hands.* A bit...

[9:50] [DOIC1] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: Reduce speed but continue our search pattern.

[9:51] [DOIC2] Keizal@Raluk: *puts away the PADD, holds on to her console and sighs then checks her console tapping on it*

[9:51] [DOIC2] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Daniels] Shield drain has decreased to 1% per minute.

[9:51] [DOIC2] Nallie@Cuatela: *looks at Kobay*  I wonder...  You think the ablative generators would block the effects better than our shields?

[9:51] [DOIC1] Ezri Tegan@Demoncherub: "I am going to try running the sensor signals through a couple of filters and see if that fixes the problem."

[9:52] [DOIC2] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Daniels] It's worth a shot...we can try to slow this down but it's gonna get through our shields eventually.

[9:52] [DOIC1] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Heath] Reducing speed, sir.

[9:52] [DOIC1] Ezri Tegan@Demoncherub: --starts working on filtering the sensor feeds.--

[9:52] [DOIC2] Nallie@Cuatela: *nods*  It's worth a shot at least.  =^= Engineering to Bridge

[9:53] [DOIC1] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Baker] =^= Bridge here...what can I do for you Lieutenant?

[9:53] [DOIC2] Nallie@Cuatela: =^= I recommend switching to the ablative generators.  The shields aren't going to be enough to stop whatever is eating away at them.

[9:54] [DOIC1] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Baker] =^= Understood. *muted* Captain, engineering suggests an immediate switch to our ablative armor generators.

[9:55] [DOIC4] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Shoa] Nobody said the nebula had to be nice...

[9:56] [DOIC1] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: *nods* Engage the ablative armor.

[9:56] [DOIC1] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Baker] =^= Engineering, you are cleared to make the switch.

[9:56] [DOIC1] Ezri Tegan@Demoncherub: "I was able to clean up the short range sensors, as a result i have abetter estimate the vessels position. It ia about 15 km from where I originally estiamted it to be. I am sending the data to helm."

[9:56] [DOIC4] Catriona@dardez1: I guess space lives up to the most hostile place for us huh?

[9:57] [DOIC4] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Shoa] I wouldn't have minded a non-hostile nebula. *She sighs.*

[9:57] [DOIC2] Nallie@Cuatela: =^= Aknowledged.  Engaging now.

[9:57] [DOIC2] Nallie@Cuatela: *activates the ablative armor*

[9:57] [DOIC1] Ezri Tegan@Demoncherub: "You will be glad to know I am not reading any hazards nearby."

[9:57] [DOIC4] Catriona@dardez1: Well... I guess the Science ships get non hostile ones>

[9:58] [DOIC] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: *The hum of the generators is heard as the Protector switches from shields to ablative armor. As the switch is made the ship is rocked once more, knocking a few of those walking throughout the halls o

[9:58] [DOIC] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: off their feet.*

[9:58] [DOIC1] Ezri Tegan@Demoncherub: "other than nebula lightining discharges and radiation."

[9:58] [DOIC1] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: Ahh, there it goes.

[9:59] [DOIC2] Keizal@Raluk: *Looks to her console and shakes her head and sighs*

[10:00] [DOIC2] Nallie@Cuatela: *looks around the room*  Status?

[10:00] [DOIC1] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Heath] We are approaching those coordinates, sir.

[10:00] [DOIC1] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: Very good. Continue scanning the area.

[10:00] [DOIC2] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Daniels] The armor is holding...

[10:01] [DOIC4] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Shoa] Shouldn't they get the worst of them? You'd think they would be designed specifically to combat them.

[10:01] [DOIC2] Keizal@Raluk: *While looking at the console* Cloak is not operational

[10:01] [DOIC1] Ezri Tegan@Demoncherub: --scans the area like a boss.--

[10:01] [DOIC] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: *On the viewscreen the bridge crew can see an alien looking freighter, drifting in space.*

[10:02] [DOIC4] Catriona@dardez1: They should but I guess fate doesn't get that.

[10:02] [DOIC2] Nallie@Cuatela: *nods to Daniels as she glances at Keizal*  An unfortunate side effect of the armor.  Anything that would create a field outside the ship is unusable unless we open ports around the emitters.

[10:02] [DOIC4] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Shoa] Fate?

[10:02] [DOIC1] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: That must be our target. Scan for life signs.

[10:02] [DOIC1] Ezri Tegan@Demoncherub: "I am running the freighters configuration through the database...but I doubt it will be in there."

[10:02] [DOIC4] Catriona@dardez1: THe Universe, or uh destiny or whatever you believe in.

[10:03] [DOIC1] Ezri Tegan@Demoncherub: "scanning for lifesigns, aye." --she scans for life signs.--

[10:03] [DOIC1] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: Baker, attempt to hail them.

[10:03] [DOIC1] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: All frequencies.

[10:03] [DOIC1] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Baker] Attempting sir...the nebula will make such efforts very difficult.

[10:04] [DOIC2] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Shoa] The Prophets.

[10:04] [DOIC4] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Shoa] The Prophets.

[10:04] [DOIC1] Ezri Tegan@Demoncherub: "My life signs scans are inconclusive, too much interference from the nebula."

[10:05] [DOIC1] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: Sir I am able to get something through...we are receiving...heavily garbled response.

[10:05] [DOIC1] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: Run it through the Universal Translator and play, if possible.

[10:05] [DOIC2] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [th'Eryvis] The use of a cloak in a nebula itself would be a highly dangerous operation.

[10:05] [DOIC1] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Baker] Aye sir.

[10:06] [DOIC2] Keizal@Raluk: Indeed... and now with this armor engaged we wont be using it anytime soon...

[10:06] [DOIC2] Nallie@Cuatela: I would think it depends on the nebula, but in this case yes.

[10:06] [DOIC2] Keizal@Raluk: Will take some time to get it fully operational after we disengage the armor as well

[10:06] [DOIC] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: *The viewscreen changes to show a humanoid alien with strange looking ridges on his face and chest. The message flickers in and out as does the audio.*

[10:07] [DOIC] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Humanoid] Vessel...unknown...we are...engines...cannot...please...us!

[10:08] [DOIC1] Ezri Tegan@Demoncherub: --she frowns at the signal,-- "I will try and clean that signal up, I will try to filter out the noise."

[10:08] [DOIC1] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: This is Lieutenant Commander Asada of the Federation Starship Protector. We are reading your message and will render aid.

[10:08] [DOIC1] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: Can we get close enough to engage the transporters?

[10:08] [DOIC2] Nallie@Cuatela: I guess we're lucky to have experts on cloaking technology on board, then.

[10:08] [DOIC1] Amalia@Mouse43dz: *Fiddles with her console, looking to see if she can work on any sort of lock with their transporter.. or tractor beam if we have one>?*

[10:08] [DOIC] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: *The humanoid's face brightens through the static.* You...aid...help...please...chase...cloud!

[10:09] [DOIC1] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: How many crew members are on your vessel?

[10:10] [DOIC4] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Shoa] It probably seems silly to you.

[10:11] [DOIC1] Amalia@Mouse43dz: I might be able to get a tractor beam going but it would require extra power to work within the nebula.

[10:11] [DOIC1] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Baker] Attempting to assist the Ensign...

[10:11] [DOIC1] Amalia@Mouse43dz: Alternatively we could use the transporters, but would have to create a temporary hole in the ablative armor. that part of the ship would be bulnerable.

[10:11] [DOIC1] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: I'd prefer to use the transporters if we can guarantee a coherent stream.

[10:11] [DOIC1] Ezri Tegan@Demoncherub: "Couldn't we just dock with the other vessel?"

[10:12] [DOIC1] Amalia@Mouse43dz: vulnerable*

[10:12] [DOIC4] Catriona@dardez1: I am open minded -she smiles-

[10:12] [DOIC] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: *The audio on the message clears up, however the video continue to flicker.*

[10:12] [DOIC2] Keizal@Raluk: *Mumbles as she taps on her console* Well someone has to make sure you dont blow yourself up...

[10:13] [DOIC1] Ezri Tegan@Demoncherub: "I managed to clean the signal up some, this is as good as it gets."

[10:13] [DOIC] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Humanoid] 10 left...5 are dead...please you must help us...we did not come here intentionally...we were just trying to avoid the cloud!

[10:13] [DOIC2] Nallie@Cuatela: *smirks at Daniels and speaks low so her voice doesn't carry*  If only she knew...

[10:14] [DOIC2] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: *Kobay covers his mouth to make sure her chuckle isn't heard.*

[10:14] [DOIC1] Ezri Tegan@Demoncherub: "The cloud?"

[10:15] [DOIC1] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: Understood. We are going to attempt a rescue operation. Tell your people to stand by.

[10:15] [DOIC1] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: *to Ezri* Status on transporters?

[10:15] [DOIC1] Ezri Tegan@Demoncherub: --she checks on the status.--

[10:15] [DOIC] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: *The humanoid nods, looking very nervous and scared.*

[10:16] [DOIC4] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Shoa] Starfleet calls them the 'wormhole aliens'.

[10:17] [DOIC1] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: Do what must be done to engage the transporters and beam them out.

[10:17] [DOIC1] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: Once they're safely on the Protector, we will tow their ship to safety.

[10:17] [DOIC1] Ezri Tegan@Demoncherub: "transporters are on line and functional sire, there will be interference from the nebula. But, we should be able to compensate. We would have to create a hole in the balative armor to use them."

[10:18] [DOIC1] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Baker] As your first officer already explained...sir.

[10:19] [DOIC1] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: Excellent. Create the hole and activate the transporter. Beam the survivors to sickbay.

[10:19] [DOIC4] Catriona@dardez1: Well, they are important to you and significant to you - whiich is what matters, who cares what Starfleet thinks.

[10:19] [DOIC1] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: Also get a security team down there.

[10:19] [DOIC4] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: *Jad smiles, offering Cat a hug.* Thank you...

[10:20] [DOIC1] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Baker] I will relay your orders to engineering, sir.

[10:21] [DOIC1] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Baker] =^= Bridge to main engineering.

[10:21] [DOIC1] Amalia@Mouse43dz: *punches some buttons on the console.* Security, send a team to the transporter. We need a team to assist in evacuating the crew.*

[10:21] [DOIC1] Amalia@Mouse43dz: -*

[10:21] [DOIC4] Catriona@dardez1: -Cat hugs Jad and smiles brightly-

[10:21] [DOIC3] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Gadsen] =^ On our way ma'am!

[10:24] [DOIC2] Nallie@Cuatela: =^= Engineering here, go ahead.

[10:24] [DOIC1] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Baker] =^= The captain would like a hole created in the armor for transporter operations.

[10:24] [DOIC1] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: *crosses his legs at the ankle*

[10:26] [DOIC2] Nallie@Cuatela: =^= Shouldn't be a problem.  When the transporter is activated, the computer will automatically open a portal around the emitters.

[10:26] [DOIC1] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Baker] =^= Understood.

[10:26] [DOIC] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: *The ship is rocked again, this time throwing people around...agility rols everyone and PM me the result :)*

[10:29] [DOIC1] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: *Tib grunts loudly as he slides out of the chair and climbs back in*

[10:29] [DOIC1] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: *he engages his seatbelt*

[10:30] [DOIC1] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: Status of the transporter efforts?

[10:30] [DOIC4] Catriona@dardez1: -Cat slips up and falls into a biobed and gasps gripping her adbominal region- Hnnnh!

[10:30] [DOIC2] Keizal@Raluk: *Hold on to her console firmly and is able to keep herself on her feet*

[10:30] [DOIC2] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: *Most of the crew in engineering are able to remain upright.*

[10:31] [DOIC4] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: *Jad runs over, immediately liting her onto the bed.* Are you alright?!

[10:31] [DOIC2] Keizal@Raluk: Damn...

[10:31] [DOIC2] Nallie@Cuatela: *catches herself on her console*  What the hell is hitting us?!

[10:32] [DOIC4] Catriona@dardez1: -Catches her breath for a moment- I think so... It hurts quite a lot...

[10:32] [DOIC] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: *The humanoid gets up as he had been knocked over.* Please...I don't know many more of those waves we can handle...they must be trying to flush us out!

[10:32] [DOIC2] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Daniels] Some sort of energy wave...source unknown

[10:33] [DOIC1] Amalia@Mouse43dz: =^= transporter chief, report on status of our rescue efforts?

[10:35] [DOIC2] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Daniels] Ablative is holding...but with respect...I recommend we get what we came for and get the hell out of here.

[10:35] [DOIC1] Amalia@Mouse43dz: =^= agreed.

[10:36] [DOIC1] Amalia@Mouse43dz: Captain, ablative is holding, but we should hurry and get out of here as quickly as possible once finished.

[10:36] [DOIC2] Nallie@Cuatela: Agreed.  I think they're working on that now.  Is there any correlation in the timing of those waves?  Something we can predict and compensate for?

[10:36] [DOIC1] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: Why hasn't the transporter engaged?

[10:36] [DOIC1] Ezri Tegan@Demoncherub: "They have yet to open a hole in the ablative armor sir."

[10:36] [DOIC2] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Daniels] I can't give you a time...but I can tell you they are increasing.

[10:37] [DOIC1] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Baker] Sir...

[10:37] [DOIC1] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: Why haven't they opened the hole yet?

[10:37] [DOIC1] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Baker] I am receiving word from the transporter chief...the ship's computer is ready to open and close the hole long enough to allow a transporter beam.

[10:37] [DOIC1] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Baker] It will happen automatically sir.

[10:37] [DOIC1] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: Do it.

[10:37] [DOIC1] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Baker] Aye sir.

[10:38] [DOIC1] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: Please confirm they've arrived safely once the transport cycle completes.

[10:38] [DOIC1] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Baker] Sir, the chief is having trouble pentrating the nebula's interference...attempting to reroute power to compensate.

[10:39] [DOIC1] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Baker] Energizing!

[10:40] [DOIC1] Ezri Tegan@Demoncherub: "I should be able to boost the transporter lock by routing the signal through the short range sensors."

[10:40] [DOIC4] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: *In sickbay, a few security officers enter as 10 humanoids are beamed in. The nurses begin helping them to their beds.*

[10:40] [DOIC1] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: Once they're safely aboard, lock a tractor beam on the vessel and get us out of here.

[10:41] [DOIC1] Ezri Tegan@Demoncherub: --she shrugs and turns back to her console.--

[10:41] [DOIC4] Catriona@dardez1: -Cat walks toward one of the humanoids and scans them-

[10:41] [DOIC1] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Baker] Rerouting power to main deflector...

[10:41] [DOIC1] Amalia@Mouse43dz: =^= security, report on the status of our rescued crew.

[10:41] [DOIC1] Ezri Tegan@Demoncherub: "what about the cloud sir?"

[10:42] [DOIC3] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Gadsen] =^= They are here ma'am...currently being treated in sickbay. I see no weapons of any kind and they are not in a state to pose a threat.

[10:42] [DOIC4] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Gadsen] =^= They are here ma'am...currently being treated in sickbay. I see no weapons of any kind and they are not in a state to pose a threat.

[10:42] [DOIC1] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: We will need to deal with that once we're out of the nebula.

[10:43] [DOIC1] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: Begin tractor operations when ready.

[10:43] [DOIC2] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Daniels] Looks like they are aboard...hole was open for 2 seconds, and we are about to engage the tractor beam.

[10:44] [DOIC4] Catriona@dardez1: Jad, set up basic dermal regenerators for them.

[10:44] [DOIC2] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Shoa] Yes Counselor.

[10:44] [DOIC4] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Shoa] Yes Counselor.

[10:44] [DOIC1] Ezri Tegan@Demoncherub: --beep boops in a professional manner.--

[10:44] [DOIC2] Nallie@Cuatela: Which means another hole... monitor that section for any damage, radiation, stuff like that.

[10:45] [DOIC1] Amalia@Mouse43dz: =^= good. keep a team watching them while they are here.

[10:45] [DOIC2] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Daniels] Aye.

[10:45] [DOIC4] Catriona@dardez1: -Cat walks over to her hypo's which were layen out and checks the sides before one by one injecting the Humanoids-

[10:46] [DOIC] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: *Thanks to Ezri's expert calcuations and the power reroute, the tractor beam comes online and snags the ship with ease.*

[10:46] [DOIC1] Ezri Tegan@Demoncherub: --activates a tractor beam in an expert manner.-- "tractor beam locked on sir."

[10:46] [DOIC1] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: Very good. Get us out of here, helm.

[10:46] [DOIC2] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Daniels] Hull Integrity at 97...oh my god...

[10:47] [DOIC1] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Heath] Aye sir.

[10:47] [DOIC1] Ezri Tegan@Demoncherub: "Another wave is in bound sir, it is a big one!"

[10:47] [DOIC2] Nallie@Cuatela: Erect a containment field across the exposed section.  See if that's enough of a stopgap.

[10:47] [DOIC] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: *The Protector executes a sharp turn and begins to zoom out towards where it entered the nebula. The camera pans slightly to reveal an energy wave approaching.*

[10:47] [DOIC1] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: Brace yourselves!

[10:48] [DOIC1] Ezri Tegan@Demoncherub: --braces herself.--

[10:48] [DOIC2] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Daniels] I'll need more power...working with bridge to reroute

[10:49] [DOIC1] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: *looks at the wave* Well damn.

[10:49] [DOIC4] Catriona@dardez1: Jad, how are they responding to dermal regeneration?

[10:49] [DOIC2] Nallie@Cuatela: Take it from the phaser capacitors if you have to.  We can't use them with the armor up anyway.

[10:49] [DOIC2] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Daniels] This wave...significant increase from the last...this would knock us botgh silly.

[10:49] [DOIC1] Amalia@Mouse43dz: At current speed the wave will overtake us a minute before we escape the nebula! Can we move any faster?

[10:50] [DOIC2] Nallie@Cuatela: Estimated damage?

[10:51] [DOIC1] Ezri Tegan@Demoncherub: --she beep boops over her controls-- "We could reverse the polarity on the tractor beam, the reaction from that might give us enough of a psuhe to evade the wave. But, we would have to sacrifice the >

[10:51] [DOIC1] Ezri Tegan@Demoncherub: freighter."

[10:51] [DOIC2] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Daniels] Their ship would suffer catastrophic damage...our generators should hold but...it will be tight

[10:52] [DOIC1] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: Would the freighter survive the wave anyway?

[10:52] [DOIC1] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Heath] Eight minutes to exit!

[10:53] [DOIC1] Ezri Tegan@Demoncherub: "probably not without heavy damage."

[10:53] [DOIC1] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: Sounds like that ship isn't making it out either way. Reverse the polarity, Ensign.

[10:53] [DOIC1] Ezri Tegan@Demoncherub: --she does as she does.--

[10:53] [DOIC1] Ezri Tegan@Demoncherub: "reversing polarity now sire."

[10:54] [DOIC1] Ezri Tegan@Demoncherub: ((she just called Tibs sire..Ezri has become smithers.))

[10:54] [DOIC1] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: *tib likes being called sire and does not correct her*

[10:54] [DOIC4] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Shoa] Fine...their structure matches ours enough that we can make a rough approximation to heal the damage.

[10:55] [DOIC2] Nallie@Cuatela: Dalby, push the impulse reactors to redline if you have to, but dump everything we have into engines.

[10:55] [DOIC] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: *As Ezri reverses the polarity the freighter is released from the tractor beam. It moves forward for a few moments before it is obliterated by the wave.*

[10:56] [DOIC2] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Daniels] We are AT redline, diverting power from all non-essential systems at this time!

[10:56] [DOIC1] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: *scratches his chin, contemplating the situation*

[10:56] [DOIC2] Nallie@Cuatela: Everything except Sickbay!

[10:56] [DOIC1] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: Will we outrun the wave?

[10:57] [DOIC2] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: *Kobay gives her a look.* That's an essential system at this time...

[10:57] [DOIC1] Amalia@Mouse43dz: *Checks her readouts.* Looks like it'll be a close call.. it'll be almost simultaneous.. the wave hitting us and us exiting the nebula.

[10:57] [DOIC2] Nallie@Cuatela: *looks at Kobay*  I didn't say nonessential, I said everything

[10:57] [DOIC1] Ezri Tegan@Demoncherub: "The wave appears to be increasing speed. Which really should not be posssible."

[10:58] [DOIC2] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Daniels] You got it then...

[10:58] [DOIC] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: *The ship rumbles violently as the impulse generators are taken past their safety limits...*

[10:58] [DOIC1] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: Damn. So it really is a weapon.

[10:58] [DOIC1] Ezri Tegan@Demoncherub: "But, none the less. it is like it is compensationg for our attempts to escape."

[10:58] [DOIC1] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: I knew it.

[10:59] [DOIC4] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Shoa] Why is it doing this again?!

[11:00] [DOIC4] Catriona@dardez1: I have no idea!

[11:00] [DOIC2] Nallie@Cuatela: Dalby, structural integrity to maximum!

[11:00] [DOIC2] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Dalby] Aye AYE!

[11:00] [DOIC1] Ezri Tegan@Demoncherub: "This will be really close."

[11:00] [DOIC1] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: *grips his chair as all his suspicions are confirmed*

[11:01] [DOIC] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: *Like the last furlong of a horse race, the Protector is able to maintain an ever so slight edge on the wave and exits the nebula. The wave does not follow them.*

[11:01] [DOIC1] Ezri Tegan@Demoncherub: --her sphincter grips the chair tightly in anticipation of the impact.--

[11:02] [DOIC2] Nallie@Cuatela: Alright, pull the reactors back slowly, and start restoring power to normal.

[11:02] [DOIC1] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: (( the biology of that makes my head hurt

[11:02] [DOIC1] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Heath] YEEEEEEEEEHAAAAAAAAAAAWWWW

[11:02] [DOIC1] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: *raises his eyebrows* Simply amazing.

[11:02] [DOIC4] Catriona@dardez1: -Grabs Jad and almost jumps off the ground-

[11:02] [DOIC1] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: *to Amalia* Please take the Conn while I visit our guests in sickbay.

[11:02] [DOIC2] Nallie@Cuatela: Leave the ablative armor online for the moment, just in case, but check everything for damage.

[11:02] [DOIC1] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: See if you can find any available ship to hand these people off to.

[11:03] [DOIC1] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: We need to transfer them to another station or vessel before we can continue on our mission.

[11:03] [DOIC1] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: *Tiberius heads off the bridge*

[11:04] [DOIC1] Ezri Tegan@Demoncherub: --scans the area for stuff in the area...especially evil cloud monsters.--

[11:05] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: *Tiberius strolls confidently into sickbay, looking for their Captain*

[11:05] [DOIC4] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Shoa] Oooof!

[11:05] [DOIC1] Ezri Tegan@Demoncherub: "Well I am not reading anything in the area, no cloud monsters or anything..."

[11:05] [DOIC4] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: *Tibs would recognize the man he spoke to on a biobed, being treated.*

[11:05] [DOIC2] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Daniels] Looks like the strain on the impulse reactors caused some internal damage...shouldn't take long to fix.

[11:06] [DOIC2] Nallie@Cuatela: Alright, take them offline one at a time.  I don't want to gimp us out here.

[11:06] [DOIC1] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Baker] The nebula is quite large...they could be anywhere. And they aren't looking for us...

[11:06] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: Hello.

[11:07] [DOIC4] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: *The humanoid tries to get up but is restrained by Magreilr.* Sir...are you the one...I have the honor of thanking for our rescue?

[11:07] [DOIC4] Catriona@dardez1: -Cat grins at Jad then turns around walking over to the Biobed with the Captain-

[11:07] [DOIC1] Ezri Tegan@Demoncherub: "I hope not."

[11:08] [DOIC2] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Daniels] Aye boss. *She lets out a massive sigh of relief, leaning against a console for a moment.*

[11:09] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: My name is Tiberius Asada, I'm the Captain of this ship. I'm happy to say that all of your surviving crew made it over safely.

[11:09] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: Your ship was unfortunately destroyed by an energy wave, but we have successfuly made it out of the nebula.

[11:09] [DOIC4] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: *The humanoid's face turns ashen and he nods.* So our mission was a failure...

[11:10] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: We did make an attempt to save your vessel, but its destruction was unavoidable.

[11:10] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: What was your missing?

[11:10] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: * mission lol

[11:10] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: (( sorry tired lol

[11:10] [DOIC4] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Humanoid] We were delivering medical supplies to one of our colonies...

[11:11] [DOIC2] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Daniels] Before this assignment...I didn't realize how much I relied on a holodeck for stress relief.

[11:13] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: I work for an organization called Starfleet. They may be able to assist.

[11:13] [DOIC2] Nallie@Cuatela: At least we have ship-wide holoemitters.  Imagine how it was on ships without those.

[11:13] [DOIC2] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Daniels] Yeah but...space...you know?

[11:14] [DOIC1] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Baker] Ma'am...I have a vessel hailing us.

[11:14] [DOIC2] Nallie@Cuatela: I do, yes.

[11:15] [DOIC1] Amalia@Mouse43dz: *Settles into her seat.* Let's move off from this nebula while we seek out the nearest station or vessel to take on this crew.

[11:15] [DOIC1] Amalia@Mouse43dz: Ah put it through

[11:16] [DOIC] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: *A similar looking humanoid, this time in a background that seems much more millitary like appears on the screen.* Hello...I represent the Reklogian Defense Force. We were responding to a distress ca

[11:17] [DOIC] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: call from one of our freighters we believed were inside the nebula...and we just observed your...hasty exit.

[11:17] [DOIC4] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Humonaid] We have heard of you...new to the galaxy, yes?

[11:19] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: You could say that. Starfleet is a coalition of many different planets and races who have come together for a common cause.

[11:19] [DOIC1] Amalia@Mouse43dz: Yes, it was not exactly a friendly environment in there. I am Amalia Hamilton, First Officer here. So that was one of your freightors in there?

[11:20] [DOIC] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Humanoid] Yes...what exactly happened...'in there'?

[11:21] [DOIC4] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Humanoid] Yes...they say the clouds fear you...

[11:21] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: Interesting. Who says that?

[11:22] [DOIC4] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Humonaid] It is known...the Talia...she has fought the beasts.

[11:23] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: Neat. I used to work for her.

[11:23] [DOIC1] Amalia@Mouse43dz: I have not confirmed the details yet, but it looks like an energy wave pulsed and increased as we were attempting to exit.

[11:23] [DOIC4] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Humanoid] She is...a warrior, yes?

[11:24] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: When the situation requires it. Starfleet officers are primarily explorers.

[11:24] [DOIC] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Humanoid] And the ship? The crew?

[11:24] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: *thinks about that one for a second*

[11:24] [DOIC1] Amalia@Mouse43dz: We have rescued some of the people from your Freighter and they are currently in our Sick Bay. Our captain is checking on them now.

[11:24] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: We only fight if it's necessary to defend ourselves and others.

[11:25] [DOIC4] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Humanoid] As you can see...my crew and I were not equipped to do so. We do not understand why they would target us.

[11:25] [DOIC] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Humanoid] Our sensors are not picking up the freighter.

[11:26] [DOIC1] Ezri Tegan@Demoncherub: --suddenly looks really guilty.--

[11:26] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: I'm not exactly sure what this cloud-type being is, but it's very inconsiderate.

[11:27] [DOIC4] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Humanoid] Some say it is war with...Starfleet. I only really know what I hear when at port...second and third hand stories.

[11:27] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: That's intriguing.

[11:27] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: I wish I had more information for you.

[11:28] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: It sounds like it's a somewhat one-sided war.

[11:28] [DOIC1] Amalia@Mouse43dz: Yes, we beamed over what crew there was and were attempting to tractor beam the ship with us but as an energy wave increased on us we had to release the other ship to make it.

[11:28] [DOIC4] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Humanoid] I am sorry I cannot be more helpful to our saviors.

[11:28] [DOIC] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: *The humanoid looks crestfallen.* It is destroyed?

[11:29] [DOIC1] Amalia@Mouse43dz: I am afraid so. We attempted to save it. Let me call you back shortly. I need to confer with our captain and then we can work with you on assisting your freighter crew.

[11:30] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: The best way to help us would be to do the same for someone else in the future.

[11:30] [DOIC] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Humanoid] Understood. We await the return of our people.

[11:30] [DOIC4] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Humanoid] We operate a ship on errands of mercy...I do not see how we will be much help in a fightr.

[11:31] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: Hey, you never know.

[11:31] [DOIC1] Amalia@Mouse43dz: *Nods and cuts the call.* =^= bridge to captain.

[11:31] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: =/\= Asada here.

[11:32] [DOIC1] Amalia@Mouse43dz: We have found another ship that is associated with the crew we picked up. They should be able to take on the crew if all is well there.

[11:33] [DOIC1] Amalia@Mouse43dz: in sickbay*

[11:33] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: =/\= Oh fantastic. I'll be right up. Asada out.

[11:33] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: Well, my friend. It looks like your people have arrived to pick you up.

[11:34] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: I wish you and your crew all the best.

[11:36] [DOIC4] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Humanoid] Thank you sir...we will tell others of your kindness.

[11:36] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: I appreciate that. I'm going to head back to my bridge to talk to the commander of this vessel.

[11:36] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: Happy journeys my friend. *Tiberius turns and walks out*

[11:36] [DOIC4] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: *The humanoid nods and lays back on the biobed.*(

[11:37] [DOIC1] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: *Tiberius walks onto the bridge*

[11:37] [DOIC1] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: Good work, Hamilton. Patch me through.

[11:38] [DOIC1] Amalia@Mouse43dz: *hops out of the chair and moves over to a console, patching the call back again.*

[11:38] [DOIC4] Catriona@dardez1: -Looks to Jad- Everyone is safe for transport, aye?

[11:38] [DOIC1] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: *takes a seat in the captain's chair, and manspreads*

[11:38] [DOIC4] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Shoa] Yes Counselor.

[11:39] [DOIC1] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: *waits for the comm to reactivate*

[11:39] [DOIC] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: *The humanoid appears on the screen again.* Hello again.

[11:40] [DOIC1] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: Hello, I am Lieutenant Commander Tiberius Asada, the Commanding Officer of the Federation Starship Protector.

[11:40] [DOIC1] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: It appears that a frieghter on a medical relief mission entered this nebula to escape a hostile cloud-type entity.

[11:40] [DOIC1] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: I was informed that they lost five of their crew members to this entity.

[11:40] [DOIC1] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: We managed to rescue the remaining ten, but the freighter was unfortunately destroyed by an energy wave in the nebula. It was unavoidable.

[11:41] [DOIC] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Humanoid] Your...first...explained much of this to us already. Our hearts are heavy to have lost the ship...it carried valuable medical supplies for our people.

[11:41] [DOIC1] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: I can't make any promises, but I will ask that Starfleet assist you in this matter.

[11:41] [DOIC] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Humanoid] Thank you. We await the return of our people.

[11:42] [DOIC1] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: Very good. Standby for transport. I'm glad we could be of help.

[11:42] [DOIC] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: *The humanoid nods and turns to someone off screen.*

[11:43] [DOIC1] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Baker] Their shields are lowered sir...they are ready to receive.

[11:44] [DOIC1] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: Beam them over.

[11:44] [DOIC1] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Baker] Sending instructions to Everett...energizing.

[11:44] [DOIC4] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: *The ten in sickbay dematerialize in front of Cat and Jad.*

[11:45] [DOIC4] Catriona@dardez1: Well... another lot sent home I guess.

[11:45] [DOIC] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: *The humanoid returns his attention to the screen, nodding.* Thank you. This will not be forgotten, Starfleet.

[11:45] [DOIC4] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Shoa] Ten more lives saved...

[11:46] [DOIC1] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: It was our pleasure to help.

[11:46] [DOIC] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: *The humanoid bows respectfully, and the transmission cuts off. The ship begins moving away.*

[11:47] [DOIC1] Ezri Tegan@Demoncherub: "on a scale of one to ten how mad do you think they are about their ship?"

[11:47] [DOIC1] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: Probably about a two.

[11:47] [DOIC1] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Baker] I don't think mad is the right word...

[11:48] [DOIC1] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Baker] The crew will tell them what happened...how it was...unavoidable.

[11:48] [DOIC1] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: This cloud is a real [profanity deleted]

[11:48] [DOIC1] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: *Cathy raises bothj eyebrows.* Sir?

[11:49] [DOIC1] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: Well. *he tugs on his uniform* I think that wrapped up with no loose ends.

[11:49] [DOIC1] Ezri Tegan@Demoncherub: "I don't understand, what is a [profanity deleted]?"

[11:49] [DOIC1] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: Helm, set course for MG-4512.

[11:49] [DOIC1] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: It's an old Earth expression.

[11:49] [DOIC1] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: *Jason chuckles under his breath.* Setting course, sir.

[11:49] [DOIC1] Ezri Tegan@Demoncherub: --she nods, still loking confused.-- "Oh I see."

[11:49] [DOIC1] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: The important part is, we saved ten lives today.

[11:50] [DOIC1] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Baker] And opened up diplomatic relations with a new race...

[11:50] [DOIC1] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: Right.

[11:50] [DOIC1] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Baker] "This will not be forgottten."

[11:50] [DOIC1] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: That's what he said, too.

[11:51] [DOIC1] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: *Cathy giggles.* I was repeating it, sir.

[11:51] [DOIC4] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: *Jad hugs Cat.* I don't know what I would do without you sometimes.

[11:52] [DOIC1] Ezri Tegan@Demoncherub: "So overall this is a win?"

[11:52] [DOIC4] Catriona@dardez1: -Cat giggles and hugs Jad- I'd go mad without you.

[11:52] [DOIC1] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: I'd say so.

[11:53] [DOIC4] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Shoa] Me? You'd still have Ally and Mag.

[11:53] [DOIC1] Ezri Tegan@Demoncherub: --leans back in her chair, a self satisfied grin on her face.--

[11:53] [DOIC1] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: I don't know about you all, but I'm ready for lunch.

[11:53] [DOIC1] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Baker] The loss of the freighter clearly hurts them...hopefully Starfleet will decide to compensate for it.

[11:53] [DOIC1] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Baker] Beta watch, sir?

[11:53] [DOIC1] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: Right on, Baker.

[11:53] [DOIC] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Baker] =^= Beta watch, please report to the bridge.

[11:54] [DOIC1] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: Let's all get some grub. *Tiberius speaks as he leaves the bridge*

[11:54] [DOIC4] Catriona@dardez1: I'd go mad without any of you, but especially you Jad. -she beams-

[11:54] [DOIC4] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: *Jad blushes somewhat.* Certainly...

[11:55] [DOIC4] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Shoa] What we would do without Mag's unrelenting stare. *She giggles.*

[11:55] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: *Tib pokes his head and upper body through the doorway, bracing himself on the side near the door* Hey! *points to Cat, Jad, and Shoa* Lunch time, guys.

[11:56] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: I've got a new replicator pattern for soup in a bread bowl.

[11:56] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: *he ducks back out into the hall*

[11:56] [DOIC4] Catriona@dardez1: -Grins at Jad and then look to Mags- Do you ever enter prof--- -looks to Tibs and wonders how he thought the same person was 2 people-

[11:56] [DOIC1] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Baker] Ensign...you are free to leave.

[11:56] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: (( DOIC 2 for mess hall?

[11:56] [DOIC4] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: (( Or 5

[11:57] [DOIC2] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: *Tib strolls into the mess hall*

[11:58] [DOIC4] Catriona@dardez1: Well... uh i guess lunchtime it is?

[11:59] [DOIC4] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: [Shoa] It is...I feel like I need a nap though. Raincheck?

[11:59] [DOIC2] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: *Tiberius walks up to the replicator* Tomato soup in a bread bowl, extra basil. Apple on the side. Ice water in a glass.

[12:00] [DOIC4] Catriona@dardez1: -Nods some-

[12:00] [DOIC2] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: *The replicator fulfills his order.*

[12:00] [DOIC2] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: *takes the tray and moves over to one of the tables*

[12:07] [DOIC2] Catriona@dardez1: -Walks into the Mess Hall thingie and replicates food stuffs and a glass of water and goes to sit by Tibs-

[12:08] [DOIC2] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: *sips some of his soup* So, I'd say that was a success.

[12:09] [DOIC2] Catriona@dardez1: -Cat takes small bites closer to nibbles of some bread- Aye, Captain - Smooth as a baby's backside, no?

[12:09] [DOIC2] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: I've never personally seen a baby's backside but I've been assured it's smooth.

[12:09] [DOIC2] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: You know what the weird thing about Starfleet is?

[12:10] [DOIC2] Catriona@dardez1: Enlighten me, Captain.

[12:10] [DOIC2] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: You save ten people and nobody blinks an eye, but you kill /one/ person during an interrogation, and it's all "Oh Tiberius, you're so bad"

[12:12] [DOIC2] Catriona@dardez1: -Quirks a brow- Well there are laws on fair treatment of prisoners and such, Captain... You killed someone?

[12:12] [DOIC2] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: Sort of. It was a long time ago.

[12:12] [DOIC2] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: That's not the point though.

[12:13] [DOIC2] Catriona@dardez1: Isn'a it though? I mean the point is you don't agree with Starfleet morals, nay?

[12:13] [DOIC2] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: I'm just saying, it's interesting how it works out.

[12:14] [DOIC2] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: I don't think we should be killing people, by the way.

[12:15] [DOIC2] Catriona@dardez1: -Shrugs- I suppose so, but if you agree with it, why is it such a big deal?

[12:15] [DOIC2] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: I'm just pointing out a quirk.

[12:15] [DOIC2] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: You save ten people and nobody bats an eye.

[12:15] [DOIC2] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: One guy dies during an interrogation, and everyone freaks out.

[12:16] [DOIC2] Catriona@dardez1: -Grins- It's basically starfleet medical, save fifteen ferengi, people only care about the five your didn't save.

[12:17] [DOIC2] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: Right!! Exactly the same thing.

[12:17] [DOIC2] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: It wasn't entirely my fault anyway that he died.

[12:17] [DOIC2] Catriona@dardez1: Why did he die? -she narrows her eyes-

[12:18] [DOIC2] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: *Tiberius sips his soup* He had some kind of mental programming that caused his brain to melt when someone tried to forceably mind meld with him.

[12:18] [DOIC2] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: *sip sip*

[12:19] [DOIC2] Catriona@dardez1: -Cat takes a few sips of water- I see... sounds complicated, guess they have been pissed at ya ever since, Captain?

[12:19] [DOIC2] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: They were pissed at me before that. I mean, this happened last year.

[12:20] [DOIC2] Catriona@dardez1: You seem to make a habit of things like this then.

[12:20] [DOIC2] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: What do you mean?

[12:21] [DOIC2] Catriona@dardez1: Well they don't just get pissed at you for no reason, Captain or at least without excuse.

[12:21] [DOIC2] Catriona@dardez1: I'm no Vulcan but logic does dictate you make a habit of sticky situatons and dangerous moves.

[12:22] [DOIC2] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: I think I have a higher risk tolerance than most people, for sure.

[12:23] [DOIC2] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: *he takes a bite out of his apple*

[12:23] [DOIC2] Catriona@dardez1: -Smiles some- Well, a time comes where you have to chose between the risk and your crew... maybe that is why they have been on your back since we launched, seeing whether you would take the risk or >

[12:24] [DOIC2] Catriona@dardez1: > protect your crew.

[12:25] [DOIC2] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: *shrugs* They were short on suitable Captains. They had to pick somebody.

[12:27] [DOIC2] Catriona@dardez1: Well wouldn't it be wise to show them you've matured into the role, balance risk with protection? Maybe they'd finally give you a full third pip.

[12:28] [DOIC2] Catriona@dardez1: -She says as she starts eating the stuff on her plate-

[12:28] [DOIC2] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: Heh. I'm too low on the shit-list for that, Counselor. I've had my promotion to Commander frozen twice, and most recently put at the bottom of the list.

[12:28] [DOIC2] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: I'm just here to do a good job, not to chase a pip I'll never get.

[12:29] [DOIC2] Catriona@dardez1: You can always climb the ranks on the shitlist.

[12:30] [DOIC2] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: I was promoted to Lieutenant Commander over six years ago. I was recently put at the bottom of the promotion list, which means I'm back where I was six years ago.

[12:31] [DOIC2] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: Maybe once 2427 rolls around, we can talk about a third pip. *sips his soup*

[12:32] [DOIC2] Catriona@dardez1: -giggles- Feels like a long way off, 2427.

[12:33] [DOIC2] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: Hard to believe that all this time has passed.

[12:33] [DOIC2] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: I remember when I was an Ensign on the original Adagio.

[12:33] [DOIC2] Catriona@dardez1: How long ago was that?

[12:35] [DOIC2] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: Hmmm. Nine years ago.

[12:36] [DOIC2] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: Wow. It'll be ten soon.

[12:36] [DOIC2] Catriona@dardez1: You know statistically speaking, it takes ten to twelve years to become a Commander.

[12:37] [DOIC2] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: Sure. But there's been a few wars in between.

[12:37] [DOIC2] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: And, of course, these unique circumstances.

[12:37] [DOIC2] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: It's best not to think about rank, in my opinion.

[12:38] [DOIC2] Catriona@dardez1: Well it depends on your ambition, Captain and where you are in the chain - you are a ships Captain after all.

[12:39] [DOIC2] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: I already have command of a starship, even if I have a mid-level command rank.

[12:40] [DOIC2] Catriona@dardez1: -Nods some-

[12:41] [DOIC2] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: You ever kill anybody?

[12:42] [DOIC2] Catriona@dardez1: Never, I've never been put in that situation.

[12:43] [DOIC2] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: Oh. Maybe one day. *he bites into the apple*

[12:44] [DOIC2] Catriona@dardez1: That is a rather grim thought, Captain.

[12:45] [DOIC2] Tiberius Asada@atemporal: Reality is grim. There's no way to avoid it.

[12:46] [DOIC2] Catriona@dardez1: That depends on your perception of reality.