Author:  David Allen [ Mon Sep 14, 2009 6:18 am ]
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Ready Room, Concordia

David went over the crew data, mission files, and orders one more time. There were a ton of transfers that had just cleared, quite a few promotions and re-assignments, a duty roster from his first officer, details about his next task, and files on who was coming along for the ride.

((OOC: To my new players: After you are given you duty assignments, I will unlock this topic. Since Commander Allen has not met most of you, I would like to see you post a little about yourself, before we get underway.

Stuff that He would see in your Starfleet file. Who you are, Where your from, quirks, special skills... You get the idea!!)) 

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Author:  Karl Urban [ Tue Sep 15, 2009 5:50 am ]
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...Karl was overjoyed to hear he was being promoted, as he walked the already familiar halls of the Concordia, he found himself outside of the Captains quarters and didnt wait for proper protocol and walked in...

"Captain, I dont think we official met. I am Karl Urban recently promoted to your First officer and Chief of Tactical and Security aboard the Concordia, if their is anything I can help you with to make your new transition into the ship a bit more smoother dont hesitate to ask and I will try my best to accomodate." Karl said to Allen. 

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Author:  David Allen [ Tue Sep 15, 2009 6:17 am ]
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Ready Room,Concordia

"Mr. Urban" David said, as he rose, and extended his hand to shake, "I have been instructed to promote Mr.Elfeneye to the post of Chief of Tactical and Security. I have a much more important job for you. Please sit down. Would you like a drink?"

He paused.

"Make no mistake, when it is time to make hard and fast tactical decisions, I will trust you to counsel me, first and formost. You are my right hand, Sir. I won't make any decision with out you. Your new job goes way beyond anything you have come up against as a department head. You must make sure all departments are functioning for me, and on this mission you must also help me keep our destenation, and mission goal an absolute secret. I will spare you the details now. I want to brief the senior staff at the same time, to insure no one is unclear." 

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Author:  Oliver Davis jr [ Tue Sep 15, 2009 7:28 am ]
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Davis entered the transporter room, tossing a brief backward glance toward chief Hametsu, who had paused a moment in the corridor with a look of curious confusion. "Chief Hametsu have you forgotten the way?" "Of course not, sir." Chief Hametsu grinned slightly, an ineffectual attempt to hide from the astute of Davis, the touch of nervousness that now clouded his brow. Davis had been in a stange, almost mischievous, mood ealier that morning. He had asked Chief Hametsu to accompany him to the transporter room to help him to his new duty new station on the U.S.S. Concordia. 

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Author:  Naquv [ Wed Sep 16, 2009 2:53 am ]
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The freshly promoted Klingon stood in his quarters, adjusting the shiny black pip . He will meet his assistants soon. He will meet the new captain too. He was, nonetheless, ready for their next mission. He knew he could channel the anticipation into a great performance at his station which was surprisingly hectic even though nothing seemed to be happening. he straightened his uniform and walked out. 

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Author:  kloek8 [ Wed Sep 16, 2009 5:17 am ]
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Engineering Concordia,


people lets fix the ship i want it as good as new 

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Author:  Alan Larson [ Thu Sep 17, 2009 5:00 am ]
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CSO's Office, Concordia

It had only been a few days since Alan's promotion, but that did not stop him from taking the bull by the horns. He was able to make some upgrades to the science lab, that in his mind were long overdue, but had fallen on deaf ears when he was but a lowly ensign. He guessed that his new rank, and news of his sucessful rescue of Commander Shepard, had earned him some small bit of clout. He used it to ensure that his new staff(and himself) had nothing but the best tools and computers available.

He had sent the requisition request to his old friend, and new XO, Karl Urban. He started getting stuff the next day.

Alan guessed that Commander Allen never saw it, or Urban had advised him to approve it. Either way, Larson was just about to finish putting his new imager through it's paces, Then he was off to see Urban, and thank him in person. 

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Author:  David Allen [ Thu Sep 17, 2009 5:26 am ]
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Ready Room, Concordia

David had gone over the update that Urban had sent him. Engineering was just about done with there diagnostic work, and needed to test the engines at warp to finish. Science had finished there upgrade ahead of the alotted time given them.

He didn't like the idea of leaving without a doctor, but he knew from the files that the CSO and the EMH could tackle just about any emergency. He decided not to wait any longer for the doctor SF Command had promised him almost a week ago.

He also learned that both of his "special guests" were onboard, so time was of the essence.

He double checked the crew roster. All were accounted for. He decided to leave a little early, just to see how his new crew responded to a surprise.

He slid through the ready room door onto the bridge. His new XO was the only one who noticed. Urban rose from the command chair, and nodded.

"Shall we take her for a spin Mr.Urban?" David said.

He watched as all heads snapped in his direction. Clearly the bridge crew did not expect to see him for the next few hours, when the ship was slotted for departure.

He waited for Urban to answer. 

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Author:  Oliver Davis jr [ Fri Sep 18, 2009 5:51 am ]
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Agent Davis slowly entered his quarters, the day had worn him out. He wasn't quite used to moving so much on a ship so large, but he was becoming acclimated quickly. Not much to his surprise, there was nothing suspicious about the ship. The only strange thing that happened was that despite his first day on the ship he had not crossed paths with Casden, though he figured with the meeting. One more job left, and it just happens to be the one I hate most, he thought as he put one hand to his forehead in exasperation. 

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Author:  Velok [ Sat Sep 19, 2009 1:36 am ]
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Ensign Velok - Shuttlecraft Lysander, Earth Orbit

Velok shifted, more than a little nervous but completely unwilling to admit it to himself. He peered out of the windows of the shuttlecraft as it ascended from the atmosphere of the Federation capital world, the world that had also served as his home for the past four years while he attended Starfleet Academy.

He had to admit, as much as he valued and respected the unique beauty of Vulcan itself, Earth certainly had an appeal to it. The planet had long been classified as a paradise world, with the precise weather control systems and the significant but smooth temperate climates. Velok had specifically noted the planet's inclusion of countless different biomes, something his planet lacked. Earth had tropical zones, swamps, forests, frozen tundras, and deserts. Meanwhile, Vulcan, as well as many planets in the Federation, consisted of only single biome, or a very small selection.

"Alright," came the voice of the shuttle pilot. "Everyone, fasten those safety harnesses. We're about to enter null-space."

Velok ensured that his safety harness was securely fastened, and turned his head to look through the forward viewport. "McKinley Station Control, this is the shuttlecraft Lysander. We're ready to proceed to null-space."

"Acknowledged, Lysander. Proceed to Catapult Waypoint Alpha, uploaded to your navigation system now."

"Roger."

The shuttlecraft maneuvered it's way into position, equidistant from the two catapult arms, and right in line with the launch emitters. "Waypoint reached, McKinley. Ready to engage."

"Understood. Engaging launch emitter array."

Ten bright beams of energy lanced out from the catapult, five from each arm, and attached to the shuttlecraft. "Engaging null-space launch in three... two... one..." Suddenly, in a spectacle that made warp drive look like a brisk walk, the shuttlecraft was thrown into null-space.

The view outside the shuttlecraft was absolutely brilliant, and while Velok had been trained as a tactical officer, his species was one of scientists at heart, and so he was enthralled by the experience. He spent nearly an hour recalling everything he had learned at the Academy about the null-space catapults that had been erected throughout Federation space, which linked them closely to their recent allies, the Delta Alliance. That entire hour was spent remarking on how, despite the brilliance of the design, it paled in comparison to the actual experience.

Robbing him of his reverie, the shuttlecraft abruptly left null-space, replacing the vibrant blues and violets with blank space, filled with nothing but distant points of light, and the visage of the Jupiter-class space station that resided in this section of space, accompanied by the Intrepid-class starship that was his new home.

"U.S.S. Concordia," came the pilot's voice once more, "this is the shuttlecraft Lysander, requesting permission to dock." 

Author:  Naquv [ Thu Jun 25, 2009 5:47 pm ]
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(Once again, I'm sorry. been very busy last weeks of school, then got sick. lame excuses, I know. on a completely different note wasn't Hunley in the Civil war? )
Naquv took a look at the shuttle after he got out of the sick bay. they really couldn't have survived another half minute. micro hull fractures, major hull breaches, he thought it was against the odds the occupants, including himself, survived because the emergency bulkheads were nearly nonexistent. it looked like the crew of the Concordia was in for another fight. The Lokirrim were like most other governments, hiding something, this time faster warp technology and possibly better weaponry from its citizens. Unfortunately, this crew was on the other end of that supposedly secret technology. 

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Author:  Naquv [ Fri Aug 14, 2009 10:35 pm ]
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(OOC: Ring ring... hello... i think i have a bad connection.{Gotta love charlie the unicorn} where is everybody? I'm so lonely!) 

Author:  Alan Larson [ Sat May 23, 2009 7:13 am ]
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Hunley, low orbit, Lokir Prime

They were above a vast ocean, keeping a orbit low, and staying just close enough to a magnetic storm to hide them, but not interfere with Hunley's systems.

Alan looked at his crew. They seemed as surprised as he was. The shuttle had made it all the way to a place where they could pin point the Commander's signal, with out being detected. They had been contacted only once by a patrol ship orbiting the planet. The contact came after what must have been a very brief long range scan. Larson gave them the song and dance line about being with "The Minister of Security's Task Force Group", and was never bothered again. In fact, the Captain of the patrol ship aplogised for disturbing them.

"The Minister must carry some weigt around these parts!", Alan had said to his crew. A few short minutes later, he found himself in orbit, a few thousand kilometers away from Commander Shepard's tracer becon.

He looked over the current scans. The prison was indeed covered with the same shielding as the patrol vessels they had fought eariler.

This should be easy. There are no patrol ships anywhere near that prison. I'll just swoop in, hit the pulleron beam, transport the commander out, and run like hell. Alan thought to himself.

That's just what they did. It was flawless. Before they knew it they were speeding back toward the boarder, with Commander Shepard, and a warp four head start on every ship The Minister of Security could spare as soon as the word got out that Shepard had escaped. 

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Author:  Ian Shepard [ Sat May 23, 2009 1:39 pm ]
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Commander Ian Shepard - Shuttlecraft Hunley

Shepard scrambled to his feet, having been sitting on the cold cell floor one moment, and the bright, equally cold shuttlecraft floor the next. "Ensign?" he said in astonishment. "Where's the Concordia?"

He shook away the question. "Nevermind, we've got to get out of here. Damn, it's good to see you!" 

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Author:  Alan Larson [ Sat May 23, 2009 6:12 pm ]
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Shuttlecraft Hunley

"It's good to see you too, Sir. We are underway at warp four. Our engines are configured to make us look like the locals, and I have chosen a shipping lane to get us out of the planetary system." Alan said.

The Commander nodded with a blank look on his face, as if he didn't believe what was happening.

Larson contiuned. "After we clear the system, it's a mad dash to the boarder. Mr.Urban and Concordia are waiting there. I dare say he will be ready to deal with anyone in pursuit. I can open a secure channel to him if you like, Sir." 

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Author:  Karl Urban [ Sat May 23, 2009 8:17 pm ]
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...Meanwhile, Urban was pacing the bridge, occassionally looking up at the operations officer to see if their was news, good or bad, about the shuttle craft, the Operations officer just shook his head in response...

"Damn it." Urban said as he impatiently sat in the Captains Chair.

"Sir, we have them on long range sensors, they are approximately 20 light years away." The operations officer responded.

"Good keep an eye on them, once they drop out of warp, beam the entire shuttle inside the shuttle bay, if they have no trouble from anyone unexpected then set course for Starbase 408 maximum warp." Urban said as he issued the orders prematurely. 

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Author:  Ian Shepard [ Sat May 23, 2009 8:45 pm ]
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(OFF: Starbase 408 is like 40,000 lightyears away... SB 384 is the only one even remotely close.)

Commander Ian Shepard - Shuttlecraft Hunley

The ensign had Shepard's complete attention as he listened, and finally, a sly smile crept across the commander's face. "That... that's brilliant."

He clapped the ensign on the shoulder, and peered out the window of the shuttle, an odd sight on the craft as he was still dressed in his drab, dirty prison uniform. "If you can establish a link to them without giving us away, then by all means." 

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Author:  Alan Larson [ Sun May 24, 2009 3:52 am ]
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Shuttlecraft Hunley

" I dropped a few subspace bouys along the patrol route we chose to take in. I will relay an encoded signal to the bouys, and then bounce it around before sending it in Concordia's general direction. Not only will it insure we are not detected, it will generate a load of com activity light years from our position."

Alan gestured to the com system. "You have an open channel, Sir. " 

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Author:  Ian Shepard [ Mon May 25, 2009 5:05 pm ]
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Commander Ian Shepard - Shuttlecraft Hunley

Shepard nodded. "This is Commander Shepard to the U.S.S. Concordia. We're aboard the shuttlecraft Hunley, making our final egress from Lokirrim space." He tapped a few buttons on the center navigation console. "I'm sending you a set of rendezvous coordinates, they're just outside Lokirrim space." 

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Author:  Karl Urban [ Mon May 25, 2009 10:38 pm ]
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...The helmsmen recieved the coodinates and laid in a course...

"Sir, two Lokirrim patrol vessels heading our general direction, if we go in they will attack." The tactical officer called to Urban.

"We have to chance it, set course warp 5." Urban told the helmsmen.

"Sir, they are altering course. We will meet the Hunley in under 10 minutes, they will intercept us in 9 minutes." the Operations officer called out.

"Damn it. RED ALERT!" Urban called out.

"Increase to warp 6." Urban said as the helmsmen nodded.

...After 10 minutes the Hunley was seen on the view screen being attacked by two Lokirrim vessels, the Hunley being caught in a tractor beam as they slowly was moved towards the shuttle bay of the Lokirrim vessel...

"Damn it!, Go in max impulse, lock onto their signal beacons and transport on my mark." Urban said as he took the Captains chair.

...The Concordia flew towards the Lokirrim vessel as the second Lokirrim patrol ship broke off and came after the Concordia. Firing phasers and torpedo's alike, they hardly made a dent to the Lokirrim vessel...

=^= "Hunley drop your shields now." =^= Urban ordered.

...The Hunley dropped its shields, in a single second the Concordia dropped its shields as it reached max transporter range, the inhabitants of the Hunley shuttle was beamed directly to sickbay...

"Get us out of here, set course for Starbase 384 maximum warp." Urban said as sparks flew all over the bridge and fires started up just as they jumped to warp. 

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Author:  Alan Larson [ Mon Jun 01, 2009 3:22 pm ]
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Shuttlecraft Hunley

Alan double checked the scope. "These ships are coming at us way faster than the other patrol ships. I don't get it. At this rate, they will catch us just before we cross the boarder."

Then it hit him. The ships in pursuit must be with The Minister of Security's task force group. They must have been pretty unhappy with Larson impersonating them, and were on the way to personally show him how displeased they were.

"The good news is, Concordia is on an intercept course, but it's going to be close." He turned to the engineer. "Mr. Hammond, now would be a good time to boost the engines, if you still can. Let's try to close the gap."

Before they knew it, they were in a tractor beam, ignoring repeated requests to power down. Concordia swooped in, guns blazing, and beamed them out in the nick of time. Like it's namesake Hunley would be lost after her first mission. Her crew however, made it home alive.

(((OOC: If you don't know the story behind the real Hunley, go here http://www.hunley.org . It's an amazing tale.))) 

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Author:  kloek8 [ Sat Jun 13, 2009 5:52 pm ]
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"home sweet home"

"Sir, Recust premission to go to engineering" 

Author:  Naquv [ Sun Apr 26, 2009 1:04 am ]
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His mind was focused, as a Vulcan. He was ready it was his time. Save the captain, or die honorably, saving his ship.
The engine modifications were quite simple to master, and he could troubleshoot any modifications made in a matter of seconds, hopefully saving the ship. This was his first away mission. He likened it to battle. all training that could be given could not prepare one for battle. He knew to expect anything to happen. 

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Author:  Alan Larson [ Sun Apr 26, 2009 6:14 am ]
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Shuttlebay, Concordia

Larson spun around and Urban stepped down from the shuttle. The acting Captain leaned in and told him he was in charge of the rescue mission. Perhaps he had the same felling Alan had just a moment ago.

They both knew Concordia was going to play a bigger role in the escape than the rescue craft. Someone with the mindset to see a few moves ahead needed to be there. Shepard was Concordia's commanding officer, but Urban was her sworn protector and defender. He couldn't leave her behind.

Larson climbed aboard and looked at his crewmates. He took his seat and waited for Urban to give the order. Although others were in charge, this was his big idea, if things went south, the blame would be on him. He swiveled his chair enough to see everyone on board.

"Lets hope this works!!" Alan said, trying to hide his nervousness. 

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Author:  Karl Urban [ Sun Apr 26, 2009 4:23 pm ]
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...Meanwhile on the bridge...

...The Lokkirrim Vessel escorted the Concordia to the Border, and then the Concordia made like it was leaving, which at the same time the Lokkirrim vessel left too at high warp, the Concordia then turned around and headed back to the border. Once their...

=^= "You have a go, Larson. We will meet you here." =^= Urban said as he took a seat. 

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Author:  Alan Larson [ Mon Apr 27, 2009 6:38 pm ]
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Shuttlecraft, Hunley

It didn't dawn on Alan that the shuttle he had chosen to modify was named after the first submarine to destory an enemy target in combat, until he was given the order to launch. All of the shuttles on Concordia were named after submarines, fictional and otherwise. He hoped his crew didn't meet the same fate that the crew on the original Hunley were delt.

"You heard him, guys!" Larson said. "Helm, take us out, and double check the heading please. Berring two, one, seven, mark, four."

He turned to the Klingon. "Mr. Naquv, I want you to push the warp engines as hard as you can. Hammond can help you moniter the dials. I want to run hot, but not too hot. I'm hoping we can get to the warp trail of the ship that carried off Commander Shepard, without any contacts." 

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Author:  kloek8 [ Tue Apr 28, 2009 7:12 am ]
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=^=god speed=^= 

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Author:  Naquv [ Tue Apr 28, 2009 10:42 pm ]
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"Aye sir. Full power to engines." he knew the drill. He guessed 104%. This had to be perfect for the Lokirrim to see it as 'their' ship and to get Commander Shepard out without noticing. 

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Author:  Alan Larson [ Wed Apr 29, 2009 4:10 am ]
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Lokirrim space, Hunley

Hunley had made it back to the point of the Commander's deparure. He looked at the female helm officer, and asked her to drop out of warp, so he could take a quick scan. Alan wasn't going to take any chances in reguards to following the correct warp trail. He wanted to spend as little time here as possible. Hunley was a sitting duck. If they were going to be detected before they followed the ion trail into the star system ahead, it was going to be here, while they were stopped.

"Alot of ships pass through here, but the one that carried away Commander Shepard had a small plasma leak coming from what passes for the port nacell. There engines are on par with the old NX class Federation vessels. Primarive by our standards, but easy to track." Larson said.

"Adjust your heading please, Marissa, four, two, zero, mark two." He turned to his Klingon opps officer, and said. "Get ready to fire up that visual inverter. We aren't going to get much closer without talking to someone. " 

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Author:  kloek8 [ Thu Apr 30, 2009 5:37 pm ]
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"all shuttle systems are at 100%"

"i can give you a extra 1,5 warp for 2 hours before the need a 30 min cool down if you want it Sir,
i also can give both the impulse as thrusters a extra 15% power to make maneuvering go more easy Sir" 

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Author:  Alan Larson [ Thu Apr 30, 2009 8:02 pm ]
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Lokirrim space, Hunley

"100% is a good number to hear, Mr. Hammond. As far as extra engine power and fancy manuvering goes, maybe we should save that for outrunning someone, if it comes to that." Alan said to the engineer with a smile. "For now let's try to stay undetected." 

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Author:  Ian Shepard [ Sat May 23, 2009 5:12 am ]
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Commander Ian Shepard - Prison Complex, Lokir Prime

Shepard picked at the meager rations he had been given, obviously not well preserved, as it had already showed signs of decay before he'd even received it. He tried in futility to pick out the good portions of the food, leaving the molded and decaying portions alone. Unfortunately, he didn't have much luck, and was more willing to eat spoiled food than starve, so he eventually became less vigilant with his picking.

"Some great plan this was," he thought to himself. "I knew the Concordia might have to leave me behind for good, but I never actually thought about what that means. What a wonderful career as captain I've had. A gigantic infection onboard my ship, and then captured." 

Author:  marissa [ Wed Apr 22, 2009 8:51 pm ]
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"Aye Sir" 

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Author:  Karl Urban [ Wed Apr 22, 2009 10:35 pm ]
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...Urban couldnt believe the initiative of the young Ensign, but at the same time despite Urban's dislike of sending a single shuttle into Lokkirrim space, he knew it was the only way to pull it off...

"Very well, make the modifications. But this cloak, I dont think would be wise. Seeing as how cloaks were outlawed and you making even a small one would be breaking that law I have sworn to uphold. So, Larson, if you want that Ensign to remain out of jail for the duration of this mission I suggest not building one. Do I make myself clear?" Urban said to Larson.

"I mean it, he even starts to create one and I will slap him in the Brig for disobeying a direct order from a superior and for breaking the Accord." Urban added.

OOC: Hammond, even tho you are an Ensign and your trying to show some initiative, which is always good, however, carrying out an idea without the permission of a senior officer is unwise. So keep in mind that, you can give suggestions but beyond that, the senior officer has final say.

Marissa: Type a bit more and add feeling, after all this is one huge book in the end. 

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Author:  Alan Larson [ Wed Apr 22, 2009 11:36 pm ]
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Shuttlebay, Concordia

Larson finished his engine modification, with the help of Marco. He looked at the ensign and said, "That should do it, Mr. Hammond, we can make the final engine tweeks once we get her up to warp speed. Let's take a look a this pulleron emitter, and see if we can install it near rhe foward phaserbank. I hope to tap into the weapon systems to power it." He exited the shuttle, and moved around to the front.

He could tell Marco was still a little concerened with the harshness of Urban's warning. "You have to take Urban with a grain of salt sometimes. Just because we can't build a cloaking device, doesn't mean we can use a phase inverter from a cloaking device to help break up the Lokkirrim visual scanning beam. Sometimes you have to think your way around a problem, and bend the rules a little without breaking them." He said as he removed the housing around the phaser array.

"Now help me tie in this new emitter. I was never much of an engineer." 

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Author:  Naquv [ Sat Apr 25, 2009 1:03 am ]
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"Sir, request permission to be on away team. It would be wise to help keep our engine modifications and pulleron beam working if any of the modifications were to malfunction."
After all, he was the chief operations officer. he would be the best person to handle it, it was his job to keep things running efficiently. 

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Author:  Alan Larson [ Sat Apr 25, 2009 4:45 am ]
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Shuttlebay, Concordia

Larson stood back, crossed his arms, nodded at Enisign Hammond, and tapped his com-badge.

=/\=Larson to Urban:The shuttle modifications are done. I suggest you assign an Opps Officer and a Helm Officer who can be trusted. If we get caught, all officers involved should confess to mutiny, and claim to have acted alone. These people already think we have a problem following orders. Why not keep Starfleet off the hook altogether? It is a classic case of the needs of the many outweighing the needs of the few.Let's not sully The Federation's reputation any further if we can help it. Larson out.=/\= 

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Author:  kloek8 [ Sat Apr 25, 2009 10:45 am ]
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=^=Marco Hammond to urban=^=

=^="request permission to be on away team. if something gos wrong whit the shuttle you will need someone that can repair it ASAP"

~there are no rules or laws in love and war~ 

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Author:  Karl Urban [ Sat Apr 25, 2009 5:28 pm ]
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...Urban was in conflict as he got up from the chair and paced the room as he thought for a moment, everyone casually giving him looks...

"Marissa, Naquv with me." Urban said as he and marissa and Naquv walked into the turbo lift.

...Urban had walked off the turbolift after asking it to transport him to his destination, he walked into the armory where Marissa and Naquv was watching him...

"Not one word." Urban said grabbing up a compression rifle and tossed several to Marissa and Naquv.

"Carry those." Urban said as he tapped his communication badge.

=^= "I need a security team ready for a rescue mission within 5 minutes in the shuttle bay, ASAP." =^= Urban said as he walked out carrying a compression rifle, while wearing a heavy look type of armor.

...Urban entered the shuttle bay and looked at Larson as the security team came in...

"Lets go." Urban said as he and the security team filed into the Shuttle and took their seat's. Urban waited as the others followed suit. 

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Author:  kloek8 [ Sat Apr 25, 2009 9:44 pm ]
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"try to get the shuttle back her in one piece" 

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Author:  Karl Urban [ Sat Apr 25, 2009 9:51 pm ]
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OOC: This is being posted for Larson.

Shuttlebay, Concordia

Larson watched everyone else climb into the shuttle. All of the sudden he was thinking too hard to move. Be placed one foot inside, then drew it back.

"We need a member of our little group to stay behind." he said. "If you guys get caught, they will come looking for us, with more than two patrol ships this time, and they won't stop at the boarder. If I stay behind, I will be able to convince the Lokkirrim you were acting alone. Not to mention the fact that I know Concordias sensors better than anyone. I will be able to keep track of you and respond if you get in trouble. Use the encrypted band to communicate with Concordia, only if you are caught."

He was met with looks of surprise from everyone. Missions like this were why people joined up, but He had a gut felling Concordia was going to need him.

"If they do raise you on the com, just say you are with the Minister of Secuity's task force group, and your mission and movements are classified. I heard our escort ship clear a fast mover on the fringe of the long range sensor band after hearing that excuse. Ensign Hammond has been briefed on the visual scan inverter, and you have proven yourself with the pulleron beam already, Mr. Urban. The carrier wave and engine modification information is programed into the shuttles computer, Mr. Naquav. I'm certain you can create and maintain a suitable illiusion. The warp signature information has been processed, and a heading programed into the helm. I'm guessing he has been transfered to a detention facility by now. Be careful. I'm going back to the bridge to feed our friends the story about meeting up with Diplomats. I send word when it's go time. Good luck ladies and gentlemen. " 

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Author:  Karl Urban [ Sat Apr 25, 2009 9:57 pm ]
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...Even though Urban was feeling a bit apprehensive his places was divided, but in the end, duty to the ship won over his duty to make up for the past...

"Hold that door." Urban said getting up from his seat and walked out and up to Larson, he leaned in close to him.

"Bring him back, my duties to myself should take a back seat, their will be time to make up for my past. Go, Ill cover you with the Lokkirrim's." Urban whispered in Larson's ear, then left the shuttle bay, and headed for the bridge.

...A few minutes later, Urban walked out and sat on the bridge, as he waited for the time to come... 

Author:  marissa [ Mon Apr 20, 2009 5:12 pm ]
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"yes Sir, what heading" 

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Author:  Karl Urban [ Tue Apr 21, 2009 5:19 am ]
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"Marissa, Follow the Escort ship for now, until I say otherwise." Urban said leaning back in his chair.

OOC: Hammond, Starfleet dont have cloaks, only starfleet vessel who has been able to keep theirs was the defiant on DS9. We can try to hide from sensors but we cant have cloaks.

We can make ourselves invisible to sensors and mask our ion/warp trail that would make us invisible pretty much. 

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Author:  Alan Larson [ Tue Apr 21, 2009 7:23 am ]
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Bridge, Concordia

"I can make a shuttle look like a Lokirrim patrol ship." Larson said.
"With all this data I've collected, I can scatter there long range visual senors, make the other sensors think we are the size and shape of a patrol ship, moldify the shuttle's warp engin to match a patrol ship's warp signature, and answer any com call like a Lokirrim born and bred. I've been listening to there com chatter, Sir."

He turned to the right, and showed Urban the small earpiece he had put in ten or fifteen minutes ago.

"We found out eariler that we can punch there shields with a pulleron beam. I have a fix on the warp trail of the ship that took Commander Shepard. We can warp to wherever they have taken him, punch a hole in whatever shielding is around him, lock on to the tracer becon, beam him out, and run. I just need to refit a shuttle with a pulleron emitter." Larson paused to take a breath. "It's a risky plan, but it could work." 

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Author:  Karl Urban [ Tue Apr 21, 2009 5:57 pm ]
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"Alright, do it, but first we need to loose this escort. Anychance of getting that pulleron beam to fire now?, take out their engines and their communications, while firing torpedoes to damage them in such a way they wont persue or alert their friends? for atleast a while." Urban said turning to Larson. 

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Author:  Alan Larson [ Tue Apr 21, 2009 6:21 pm ]
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Bridge, Concordia

"I guess we could take out this patrol ship, or just wait at the border for a while then set a course back to the station. We tell the patrol ship we are going to meet up with diplomats en route to us from 384, who hope to bargin for the Commanders release. Once we get far enough away, we deploy the shuttle. We send it back toward Lokirrim space but far away from the patrol escort that showed us to the boarder." Alan let it sink in for a moment.

"If we attack them now Mr.Urban, and they manage to get work back, we are sealing Commander Shepard's fate, and our own most likely. Let's play poker, not chess." Larson said. 

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Author:  Karl Urban [ Wed Apr 22, 2009 12:08 am ]
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"Im sure you have taken enough of a detailed scan to essentially use the holographic emitters to turn the Concordia into a Lokkirrim battleship, Correct?" Urban said eyeing Larson. 

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Author:  Alan Larson [ Wed Apr 22, 2009 6:20 am ]
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Bridge, Concordia

"Correct, Sir. That was one of the first ideas I had, but let's remember what got us in trouble. If we used holograms to try and trick them, they will figure it out right away. Holograms are such a threat to them, they can scan for holographic hardware and activity from far, far away." Larson took a breath as Urban nodded.

"My plan involves detecting long range scans, absobing the energy, and then sending back false data on the same carrier wave fequency. This makes us appear to be the same size and shape as a patrol ship."

Alan continued, "We modify the shuttle's engines to match a patrol ship's warp signature. They burn dutierium alot faster than we do. It would take twenty minutes to modify the shuttle's warp engine, and only require a little extra fuel." Larson pulled up the rough plans for shuttle modification, and put them on the main viewer. Everyone on the bridge took a look.

"We could do this to Concordia, but it would take hours to adjust the engines, and I doubt we have enough dutierium on board to maintain warp long enough to make it back to the boarder. You can forget about warp back to 384 altogether."

"If they go for a visual, we can scatter that beam, and make it look like sub-space interference. This could cause com contact. I can talk our way out of that, trust me." Larson said, with a smile.

"The perfect deception would include a hologram or two, but the Lokirrim are the exception. Using holograms to try and trick them would be foolish, and no doubt, deadly. I fully intend to remove any hardware from the shuttle having to do with holograms at all." Alan concluded. 

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Author:  kloek8 [ Wed Apr 22, 2009 7:31 pm ]
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Bridge, Concordia

OCC:i was planning on building a small one

"i will start modifying the shuttle's engines and get the extra full"

"it will take about 1.5 hours" 

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Author:  Alan Larson [ Wed Apr 22, 2009 8:05 pm ]
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((OOC)) I'm open to your cloak idea. It will give us something to talk about while we outfit the shuttle for the mission. Convince Larson.

Bridge, Concordia

Ensign Hammond offered to modify the shuttle before Urban gave the order. It reminded Alan of the first few times he was on the bridge. Hammond was eager to get started, so was Larson. The science officer leaned over to the engineer while Urban thought about his next move, and whispered.

"I think we might be able to use your knowledge of cloaks to help scatter the visual scan attempts. We can talk about it after Mr. Urban gives the order to start, IF, he gives the order to start. 

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Author:  kloek8 [ Wed Apr 22, 2009 8:50 pm ]
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"i agree"

=^=kloek to engineering start making preparation for adjusting the shuttle but wait for my order to start=^=

"larson engineering is on standby i only need the order to do it from our commanding officer" 

Author:  Alan Larson [ Wed Apr 15, 2009 3:14 pm ]
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Bridge, Concordia

Larson heard the message come through from sickbay.

~Man, those engineering guys get faster everyday. I wonder how the doc is doing?~Alan thought to himself.

He widened the range on the medical scan subroutine he had set up to moniter the doctor eariler. O'Mannin would normally chastise him for scanning a patient without permission, but due to extenuating circumstances, he was willing to risk a lecture from the doctor later on. 

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Author:  kloek8 [ Wed Apr 15, 2009 6:58 pm ]
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engineering , Concordia

Assistant Chief Engineer Kloek to all hens

"Please send a damage report to engineering so we can start repairs" 

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Author:  marissa [ Thu Apr 16, 2009 5:50 pm ]
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OFF: Ensign Marissa reporting for duty 

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Author:  kloek8 [ Thu Apr 16, 2009 6:05 pm ]
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OFF: welcome to the USS Concordia 

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Author:  Karl Urban [ Fri Apr 17, 2009 5:12 am ]
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OOC: welcome both of you, You dont need to do the OFF thing, just go to the bridge and report in to Urban. Hes acting CO for the moment.

Klo, to do a communication please use =^= these, because if you write a long post no one will know what your doing. Its on the main home page of how it should be written up.

IC:

"Larson, get as many detailed scan's about those vessels as possible, Helm, continue on coarse." Urban said as he felt the hum of nervousness about the bridge crew.

"Dont worry, we wont leave the Captain behind. But lets play along for now, find a way to make ourselves invisible to their sensors." Urban said to Larson without looking over his shoulder. 

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Author:  kloek8 [ Fri Apr 17, 2009 5:27 am ]
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Bridge, Concordia

Kloek walk`t in on the bridge just in time to hear what urban sat about the sensors

"Sir 3 years ago i had the opertunetie to see a Klingon clocking device and study it a it
i think i can make a small cloaking device it will not by very good but it might by enough" 

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Author:  Ian Shepard [ Sat Apr 18, 2009 5:17 am ]
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(OFF: Using novel form for communications is fine, I do it. ASCII form (using icons) is accepted, but not required. The only caveat with novel form is that you must ensure you make it known that you tapped your communicator or something, probably through narration.)

Commander Ian Shepard - Lokirrim patrol cruiser Caayra, in orbit of Lokir Prime

Several armed guards entered the brig and forcibly roused Ian from his half-slumber. The enforcers carried the commander to the transporter room, and although the commander was able-bodied, they wouldn't allow him to come on his own, preferring to practically drag him by each arm. After materializing on the planet's surface, the two guards literally tossed Shepard from the transporter pad, into the waiting grasp of an even meaner prison warden. Ian tried to shrug off the warden's firm grip on his shoulder. This turned out to be a bad idea, as the warden backhanded Ian with all of his strength, effectively returning the commander to the floor.

"Don't get that way with me," the warden scowled. "You'll be here a long time, my good side is where you'd best try to stay."

Shepard wiped the blood from his mouth, swallowed his pride, and allowed the warden to again wrench him to his feet and "escort" him to his new cell. 

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Author:  Alan Larson [ Sun Apr 19, 2009 4:21 am ]
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Bridge, Concordia

"I've already started to tie the sensor array into the main deflector, Mr. Urban. We are going to get a good hard look at them" Larson said. "A cloaked vessel isn't a bad idea, but if I get the right data on there vessel, we could fool there sensors into thinking we aren't there. I've also found a record of Voyager's encounter with this species. It could prove useful as well. 

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Author:  Karl Urban [ Mon Apr 20, 2009 3:33 am ]
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Bridge, Concordia

"Good, find what files you can and devise a way to hide from their sensors. Marissa, take helm, Hammond, take the engineering station and work with Larson to find a way to defend or atleast hide from the Lokirrim. We arent leaving the Captain behind. You have 2 hours to find a way to transport through their shields and hide us." Urban ordered. 

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Author:  kloek8 [ Mon Apr 20, 2009 4:46 pm ]
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"Yes Sir"

Kloek went to engineering to start working on a clocking device together whit data form the USS Voyager
and some Borg nanotechnology

=^= kloek to sickbay i need a lot of nanobots how much can you make in 1 hour =^= 

Author:  Karl Urban [ Fri Feb 20, 2009 3:16 am ]
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"My Assistent can handle the bridge, Doctor. Now explain what you mean by 'I am to blame'." Urban said as he waved his men to take the unconscious crewmembers to the brig for the night.

"They are only stunned, Doctor. We have alot to discuss, starting with why your to blame? and why are you and Larson being secretive about your current condition." Urban said as as leaned up against the wall.

"Oh and we will fix the 2 gaping holes in your sickbay later." Urban added. 

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Author:  Naquv [ Sat Feb 21, 2009 2:05 am ]
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the condition on the bridge wasn't bad considering the situation. the captain has left, Urban has left to somewhere, and people didn't know any of the reasons. heck, nobody knew what was going to happen to the commander. on a good note, bulkheads weren't crashing down and people weren't running around like panicking animals. Naquv kept his usual facial expression as always. there wasn't much more to do than stay where he was monitoring the situation and looking for any way to get the commander safely from the lokirrim. 

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Author:  Ian Shepard [ Sat Feb 21, 2009 11:13 pm ]
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Commander Ian Shepard - Lokirrim patrol cruiser Caayra

Shepard dematerialized on the alien teleporter pad, and was soon detained by a pair of armed guards. Captain Jevyn was there to greet him. "Commander Shepard," he said, "I'm glad to finally meet you in person. I must say, it's quite commendable of you to give yourself up for the wrongs of your subordinates. I might have misjudged you, commander."

"I wish I could say the same," Shepard said. The captain reeled from the verbal blow. "You wound me, commander. I, like you, am simply following my orders. Everyone has their masters, of course."

"I want your word that my ship is to be allowed to leave without interference," Ian said, holding his head high despite the two guards holding him captive. Jevyn bowed his head. "Reasonable." He tapped a communications panel on the wall. "Send word to the Concordia, they're to be escorted to our border by another patroller." 

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Author:  Karl Urban [ Sun Feb 22, 2009 5:03 am ]
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"You can explain this later, Doctor. Someone has to be on the bridge if hell hits the fan." Urban said as he left the now damaged sickbay knowing their was something the doctor wasnt telling me.

...A few minutes later, Urban stepped out of the turbolift and went to his station, looking around the bridge all he saw were Lt. and Lt JG's around the bridge but no XO around. So despite his earlier actions he decided to take the initiative and assume temporary command of the Concordia...

"Alright everyone, until the XO shows or the CO is back in command, I am assuming temporary command of the Concordia. As for my recent actions against the Lokkirrim is regrettable but we need someone in command and im taking charge." Urban said as he looked at their faces.

"I want a status report on all stations. Naquv, send a repair team down to begin repairs of sickbay. Larson, continous scans of the region. Hop to it." Urban said as he took the command chair. 

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Author:  Alan Larson [ Sun Feb 22, 2009 6:33 pm ]
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Bridge, Concordia

Alan just nodded at Urban. He already had data coming in from everywhere. He was compleatly focused, because he had some many things to keep track of. He was also tweeking everything, without being oredered by anyone. It's just what happend when he was at a work station.

"If I dial back our internal sensor system, and up the gain to the long range scaners, I may be able to see other patrol ships a little sooner." Alan thought this to himself, as his hands made the adjustment at the same time. 

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Author:  Naquv [ Fri Mar 13, 2009 4:29 pm ]
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Naquv nodded. he rounded up a team, consisting of his assistant ops officer, and a few from engineering. sickbay was not terribly bad, nothing he and his team couldn't handle. bulkheads were repaired, and minor things done last. it was a small job, but it took a while. everybody was wondering what happened to the commander, and Naquv was firm to say the least to get them to do their work. 

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Author:  Naquv [ Sat Mar 21, 2009 8:03 pm ]
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(OOC:I know it wasn't a great post, but I can't be THIS unpopular.  Where is everybody?) 

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Author:  Alan Larson [ Thu Apr 09, 2009 8:00 pm ]
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Bridge, Concordia

Alan kept scanning, and watching the Commander's signal. He wasn't sure how he felt about Urban being in the command chair. He wondered if the phermones were still effecting them. He wondered if Urban was going to rampage again, like he had before.

~"It's always a crap shoot with Urban!"~ he thought to himself ~"You never know what that guy is going to do next!!"~ 

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Author:  Ian Shepard [ Tue Apr 14, 2009 6:11 pm ]
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(OFF: Sorry for the long absence, work has been a bear, among other things.)

Commander Ian Shepard - Lokirrim patrol cruiser Caayra

Shepard peered through the forcefield of his cell, as Captain Jevyn exited his cell. The brig guard simply chuckled at Ian's unfortunate predicament. The commander simply sat down in his cell, and prayed that his trial would indeed be fair.

Meanwhile, the Caayra turned away and entered warp, as the other cruiser took up an escort position near Concordia. The captain of that vessel appeared on the Starfleet viewscreen. "You are to set course for the nearest Lokirrim border immediately. We will escort you there, at which point you will be barred from Lokirrim space on punishment of immediate arrest and seizure. Are we understood?" 

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Author:  kloek8 [ Wed Apr 15, 2009 2:10 pm ]
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engineering , Concordia

assistant chief engineer Kloek to Lt Karl Urban

"Sickbay is back to 100% Sir" 

Author:  Vorak [ Tue Feb 10, 2009 10:04 pm ]
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OFF: Yes please, feel free to do so! lol 

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Author:  omannin [ Wed Feb 11, 2009 4:02 pm ]
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(off) I would but I am currently off the bridge and dealing with a situation in Sichbay, One I started before I knew what plans were developing on the bridge. 

I can post but not sure if that would actually bring this thing back to life or not. 

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Author:  Karl Urban [ Wed Feb 11, 2009 7:27 pm ]
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OOC: Im still here, just waiting for something happen. Sense the CO rudely yelled at me for no reason what so ever, I really have nothing to post with. 

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Author:  Ian Shepard [ Thu Feb 12, 2009 4:58 am ]
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Commander Shepard - Bridge, U.S.S. Concordia

After the communication lines were closed, Shepard turned to see his bewildered crew and his astonished first officer. "You'll be in charge until I get back," he said, hoping that the word "until" would reassure the crew that he didn't plan to remain in a Lokirrim prison. "Ensign Larson," he said, "keep a look out for my commbadge signal."

With that, the commander removed his commbadge, pried open the back plating, removed the tracer beacon, and promptly swallowed it. "It should give you enough time to determine my coordinates if this goes awry. At any rate, I'll be able to smuggle it into my cell." 

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Author:  Alan Larson [ Thu Feb 12, 2009 6:18 pm ]
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Bridge,Concordia

"Understood, Commander", Larson intoned. "You may also want to have a story ready, that explains the combadge fragment inside of you. If they find it at all, Sir", he added. "Perhaps a medical condition...."

Alan got a half of a raised eyebrow from the Commander. As usual, his brain was thinking two moves ahead, on both sides, and, as usual, his mouth was moving before his brain could stop it.

"Shut your hole!!" Larson thought, "The Commander knows how to do his damn job!!" 

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Author:  omannin [ Fri Feb 13, 2009 1:27 pm ]
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The doors to the turbolift slid open and the Doctor let out an audible sigh, that is if it could have been heard over the blare of Red Alert warnings. He always hated the sound and flashing lights that marked such occasions. They graded on his emotions like sandpaper on wood and this time even more than usual as his condition left them raw.

Daniel's eyes were focused on the floor as he emerged from the lift. His thoughts were on how he might be able to diffuse whatever was going on in his sickbay but something was nagging at him. It was more than the hint of danger that lay heavy in the air from the red lights and noisy alarms. His Betazoid sensors were as much on Red Alert as the ship was and there was trouble brewing on the bridge, the captain most likely.

As he raised his eyes another in the turquoise uniform that marked him as a medical officer met him. The man was Ensign Haze and beside him another familiar offer, a female, Ensign Haskel. In the man's had was a phaser and on his face sat a sheepish grin.

"What is going on here," the Doctor asked tilting his head to the side. He knew more about the situation than he would like to admit. He could sense the anger and the desire for some kind of revenge in the male officer. Haskel seemed amused by her counterpart's apparent bravery and also wanted some sort of revenge after Doctor O'Mannin's rejection not many hours before.

"Com Badge," Haze barked pointing his weapon threateningly.

Calmly the Doctor complied removing the reflective object and placing it in the man's outstretched hand. The junior male officer smiled broadly and handed it over to Haskel.

"Thank you," she said with a slight laugh and kissed its smooth surface looking coyly at the Doctor.

"I'm relieving you from duty," Haze said motioning Daniel towards his office, "I am taking over."

The Doctor followed the man's directions not wanting to be fired upon and entered his office without a fight. "I do know Ensign that there will be an investigation on this and I am sure you won't like the findings."

"Shut up," the Ensign barked, "Computer set up a force field to block the door to the CMO's office."

The yellow glow flickered into view and Daniel shook his head, "your choice Ensign but I assure you it is the wrong one."

While the other crew members either busied themselves with their duties or gathered for a victory celebration Daniel sat in his chair and talked in a low tone, "computer, give me a secure link to Ensign Larson and Urbane."

Soon the familiar voice partially drowned out by the blare of sirens acknowledged his request and two images appeared on the view screen, "Ensign Haze has relieved me from duty," the doctor said calmly, "my staff are armed and I would presume them to be dangerous."

He did not ask for assistance only added, "O'Mannin out," and let the lines go dead. Daniel sighed once more and shook his head. Now he was unable to do anything for the crew and the medical lab was beyond his current ability to reach. It would be up to others to sort things out but he was sure it might be a while before his issues could be addressed. 

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Author:  Alan Larson [ Fri Feb 13, 2009 6:18 pm ]
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Bridge, Concordia

As soon as the turbo lift doors closed behind the commander, Alan had another problem. A block of secure text came through from sickbay.


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Ensign Haze has relieved me from duty. My staff are armed and I would presume them to be dangerous.


Lt. Urban had received the message at the same time, and looked up at Larson, and twisted his head to the side, as if to say, "What the sam hill are we going to do about this?"

Alan raised his finger to his lips in hopes of keeping Urban quiet, and sent him a block of text at the same time with the other hand. He glanced over quickly at the commanders signal. Still on the turbo lift. "He has slowed the lift down to buy time. Very sneaky. Have to remember to complement the commander on that sometime." Alan thought to himself.

His message read as follows:

"Stand down, Sir. I can fix the Doctors problem, from this spot, and watch the commander. We need you on the bridge, not shooting up sickbay with a phaser rifle! Trust me on this, Urban!" 

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Author:  Karl Urban [ Sat Feb 14, 2009 4:26 am ]
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OOC: try to refrain from posting for others, k?.

IC:

...Urban secured his station after sending orders to security to send teams to every turbolift that lead to Sickbay, then began a site to site transport to Security station Alpha...

"Alright, we have a hostage situation." Urban said as he materialized at Security station Alpha.

"Grab the Compression rifles. Grab those breach charges too." Urban said as he grabbed up the gear and lead a team of 10 security officers down to the sickbay deck.

"Go easy and set your weapons to stun." Urban said as he moved slowly along the corridor, taking out any of the mutineers along the way till they reached the doors to sickbay.

"Alright, Ensign Johnson, take 5 officers with you, take these breach charges to the opposite side of Sickbay, we will breach them in a surprise attack from two sides, god willing one of us will beable to take down the mutineers before they can raise a finger to fire on us." Urban said as Johnson moved out with his team.

"Alright the rest of you with me." Urban said as he moved out to the room on the right side of the Medical bay, as Johnson took the room to the left, both teams setting up the breaching charges.

=^= "Breach, in 5.....4......3.......2.......1......" =^= Urban counted down as everyone took their positions for cover, then the charges went off, ripping the duranium walls to pieces as a large gapping hole opened up.

...Both teams threw in Sonic grenades, instantly stunning them for a few seconds and in that time, the teams rushed threw the holes and took cover behind anything they could find and opened fire, stunning them instantly and watched as they slumped to the ground...

"Doctor?" Urban said as he rushed to the doctors officer and lowered the security field. "You really need to watch who you put on your staff." Urban said as he went to tend to his men.

=^= "Larson, problem defused." =^= was all Urban said as he went about his duties of making sure his men was alright. 

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Author:  Alan Larson [ Sat Feb 14, 2009 8:31 am ]
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OOC: Sorry if assuming you would look at me after we both got the same secure message from the same person equates "posting for you". I'll try to be more mindful of this. As far as sending you a message, asking you to stand down.... that's all I was doing, asking you to stand down. I was just trying to keep O'Mannin's medical condition a secret(just like he did for you!  ). I'll just PM you next time, so we can come up with a plan together. Like back in the old days when we cornered Dr. Brackman  !!

Bridge, Concordia

Larson watched and listened to Urban, as he gave his orders and secured his station.

"He's gonna blow sickbay to high heaven!!" Alan thought "I hope no one gets hurt!! Damn, I could have just flooded sickbay with gas from here and knocked everyone out. Oh well, I guess Dr. O'Mannin is going to have to explain himself as soon as the commander gets back. I hope the brass goes easy on him!"

The internal scaners showed Larson the secuity team's biosigns and combadge signals gathering near sickbay. The commander's signal was reading him in the turbo lift, still. "Is he going for the transporter, or the shuttlebay?" Alan thought "What is he up to?" 

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Author:  omannin [ Thu Feb 19, 2009 3:32 pm ]
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Soon the young doctor's ears heard clamor of security moving in the corridor outside of sickbay. What in space are..., before he could finish his thought it was answered. Daniel's eyes widened as he realized his Sickbay was about to be assaulted by his own crewmembers. Above the den he could hear Urban's commanding voice giving orders to his men.

There was nothing he could do but watch, as his place for healing became a place of combat. Seeing something hurled through the air he coward behind his desk and cupped his ears awaiting the sound of discharge as whatever device was being used peeled through the air cutting through forcefield barrier that held him in his office. The beams of phaser fire were visible and the doctor could see as his subordinates collapsed unconscious to the floor beneath them.

Normally he might be able to keep a dignified, calm demeanor but not now, not with his hormones so out of sync. The words of the CSO were like lighting a fuse and he could not contain himself any longer.

"By space Urban was all this necessary," the tone of his question was far from civil.

"I say that Sickbay has been taken over by my own crew in the middle of a red Alert and you wage an all out assault ," even thought this was an obvious exaggeration Daniel felt it justified at the moment, "there intoxicated Latinate."

He shook his head but the obvious signs of anger showed on his face, "this could have waited until the all clear was given and than I could think of a few other ways to take a handful of drunks down other than phazer fire and those damn loud grenades. There not the enemy Urban, and there not to blame, I am."

With his last words his eyes dropped and he sighted, "let the others go sleep it off and put me in the brig. I'll explain this mess after we are out of danger." 

Author:  omannin [ Fri Dec 12, 2008 11:15 pm ]
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Bridge, Concordia

((yah I know Urban but you really have noting to worry about. I have no plans of actually using the weapon. I actually assumed Larson would not get them but since he did I just went with it.))


All the Doctor needed was an excuse, a good one and he could be out off the bridge and somewhere... safer. It wasn't that he minded being on the bridge in fact he liked it. It was more his concern for what his presence might be doing to the crew that concerned him. Looking at the graphics he had set up to display the location of the crew he came up with an idea.

=/\="Doctor O'Mannin to Sickbay,"=/\= he said in the calmest voice he could muster, =/\="any casualties to report."=/\=

There was a momentary pause and than the familiar voice of a female crew member, =/\="Why Doctor,"=/\= Ensign Haskel said with the same sultry voice she had used in his quarters, =/\="we thought you had abandoned us you naughty boy."=/\=

Daniel's dark eyes widened and his eyebrows rose as high as they could go. Now he knew he was in trouble. By now the effects of his pheromones should have worn off but they hadn't. The nurse at least was still reacting is a less than professional manor and now the whole bridge crew knew something was wrong.

"I ah, better get down um there," he stammered his face turning a deep shade of crimson.

He shot Larson a look as puzzlement replaced embarrassment; "please tell the captain I will be in my lab if he needs me."

He reached down and removed the phaser handing it to the Science Officer, "guess I won't be needing this," he offered somewhat sheepishly.

With that he stepped closer to the turbo lift and waited for the door to open. The look on his face was that of deep concern, not for himself but for the medical crew and even those on the bridge. He has misjudged how serious his condition was. It was worse than it had ever been and now he would have to come up with some idea how to bring order to the rather chaotic mess he assumed would be awaiting him once he reached the area of the ship he was in charge of.

Daniel shook his head as he stepped into the lift and turned to face his fellow officers still on the bridge. As the doors closed he stated, "sickbay please." 

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Author:  Alan Larson [ Sun Dec 14, 2008 10:43 am ]
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Bridge, Concordia

"At last, O'Mannin is out of the way!!" Alan thought to himself, as he stashed the phaser the CMO handed him under the LCARS panel in front of him. "I thought that guy was never going to leave!!" his brain complained.

"Now all I have to do is get Urban under my control, then the rest of them will be at my mercy!!" Larson predicted, to himself.

He took a deep breath, and wondered why no one had ordered that the ship following them be crushed under the wake of the mighty Concordia!!

He took another deep, deep breath.

He started to come back to reality.

Pheromones left by the doctor had been effecting his actions for a while.

He thought about takeing both phasers, stuning the bridge crew, wiping out the enemy, assuming command, and declairing himself grand poo-ba of the whole stinking Delta Quadrant!!

Then he thought about the pheromomes again, and how he needed to fight the effects. Alan shook his head back and forth. He then caught the CMO's eye, just before the lift doors closed.

The doctor nodded, and Larson nodded back.

Alan felt sure Daniel knew Larson's nod ment "I'm here, whenever you need me!!"

"Sickbay, please." the doctor said, like he was reminding Larson where to meet him when times got rough. 

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Author:  Naquv [ Wed Dec 31, 2008 7:47 pm ]
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Bridge

Naquv kept his sensors trained on the Lokirrim, trailing the Concordia but he felt a sudden urge to turn the ship around, beam over to the alien ship and take it over. his usual Klingon battle instincts were similar, but not to this degree. His mind raced, thinking about how to disable the Lokirrim, how to maximize the ship's speed, all the protocols, guidlines he could for the situation. in his second taste of real battle, he found he liked it more than the first time. There was a chance to destroy the enemy, but he had to hold back. It was his first assignment, the goal was to get out of Lokirrim space, not destroy people who were just doing their job. he found it hard to concentrate, hard to keep his mind on the objective. The young Klingon, in his pull to the battle, held true to the Commander's orders, and in what seemed like forever, like hundreds of missed opportunities to engage and destroy, the ship made it out of the hostile space. 

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Author:  Ian Shepard [ Fri Jan 02, 2009 5:27 am ]
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(OFF: Sorry for the absence. Holidays and all...)

Commander Ian Shepard - Ready Room, U.S.S. Concordia

Shepard heard the call from one of the bridge officers. "Commander," they said, "the Lokirrim have dropped pursuit, but are holding position, as if they're waiting for us."

Shepard tapped his commbadge. "That's likely what they're doing. I imagine we've hit the edge of their territory, and they're wary to chase us over international lines. Reverse course to meet them. I think it's time to have a chat over the fence."

The commander closed his console and left the ready room. Since they were only a few AU away, the Concordia was already slowing to a stop at the border by the time Shepard got to the bridge. "Hail them," he said.

Jevyn's face appeared on the screen. "Commander," he said, "I must admit, you surprised me. I had no idea you were so brave. You must realize, however, that while I cannot chase a smuggler beyond our territory, you have openly attacked a Lokirrim vessel, and there's nothing stopping me from pursuing an enemy combatant."

"Captain," Shepard replied cordially. "I would like to apologize for that attack. It was completely unintentional, I assure you," he said, looking back at Urban. "Unfortunate miscommunication between our bridge officers. It will be dealt with."

"Mr. Shepard, two of my crew died in that attack. I must again insist that you yield. However, I am not insensitive. As you are outside our territory, I cannot inspect your vessel for photonics. If you surrender the officer responsible for the death of my crewmen, I will turn my ships around and we will never see one another again." 

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Author:  Karl Urban [ Fri Jan 02, 2009 6:34 am ]
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"Pfft, Unlikely. They will chase us no matter what. It doesnt matter if you surrender me or not. I can destroy their ships with one more volley and they WILL think twice about crossing the Concordia." Urban said in disgust of the Lokirrim. 

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Author:  Ian Shepard [ Fri Jan 02, 2009 7:10 am ]
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Commander Shepard, Bridge, U.S.S. Concordia

Shepard smiled uncomfortably. "Excuse us for one moment, Captain." He pressed a button on the command console, and Jevyn's screen was filled with a Federation logo, effectively putting him on hold. Shepard then turned on Urban, unconcerned with the presence of other crew. "I will say this one more time, Lieutenant! This is not a battleship. If you would take the time to look at that shiny panel of yours, you'd see that they are much better armed and armored than we are, and that your previous shot was a lucky hit. Secondly, I will NOT have any more unprovoked outbursts of bravado. I will give you the order to fire when I feel it is time, and until then, our weapons remain down. IS THAT CLEAR?!"

Without waiting for an answer, Shepard turned back to the screen and pressed the comm button again. "Captain Jevyn, I take full responsibility for the actions of my crew. I will be transferring myself to your vessel momentarily." 

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Author:  Alan Larson [ Thu Jan 08, 2009 10:23 pm ]
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Bridge, Concordia

Alan smirked to himself after the Commander called Urban down. He noticed that the pheromone level had dropped quite a bit since the doctor had left the bridge. Larson guessed that he and his fellow crewmembers would now act a little more level headed. Just to be sure he adjusted the enviornmental settings slightly.

He was worried about the doctor, but also focused on the current situation. This was how he liked it. Alot of things were happening really fast!! 

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Author:  Naquv [ Mon Jan 26, 2009 11:35 pm ]
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OOC: sorry. from router problems to company to being sick for a week, I've been pretty busy--sorry. 

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Author:  Vorak [ Tue Feb 10, 2009 7:40 pm ]
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OFF: Anyone still around? Echo echo 

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Author:  Alan Larson [ Tue Feb 10, 2009 8:01 pm ]
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((OFF)) I'm still here! Can we breath life back into this, Admiral?