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1[3:59] [DOIC] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: ** A strange theme plays tonight... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uttlRqHpvNs **
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3[4:00] [DOIC] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: ** The episode opened on a shot of three massive, jet black Kirtascan ships facing the Enigma and Pilgrim in orbit above the dead planet once belonging to the Scyrthi.  The scene switched quickly to..
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5[4:00] [DOIC] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: the scaled face of a Kirtascan male, seen to be clothed in rich black robes as the camera panned outward.  With scaled talons he fastened an ornate, silver-coloured chain to a little loop on his...
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7[4:00] [DOIC] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: shoulder, letting it hang somewhat loosely against his chest as he connected it to his other shoulder.  His voice could be heard:  “Official log of Archbishop Solurin Quollir on the Most Holy Tenth...
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9[4:01] [DOIC] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: Day of the Fourth Penance in the Twelfth Epoch under the Grace of our Great Protector.  As we near the end of this most sacred tenth day of the New Penance, we find ourselves paradoxically forced...
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11[4:01] [DOIC] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: to violate our Great Protector’s tenants and venture forth from His Light to do battle with the great Darkness Herself.”  The scene changed to one of a number of Kirtascan soldiers in full black...
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13[4:02] [DOIC] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: armour as they unleashed a barrage of red energy from their enormous, heavy rifles into a series of targets made up to look like Travynei.  He attached a second chain to go with the first.   ...
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15[4:02] [DOIC] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: “Naturally, the High Pontiff has granted his dispensation for this necessary trespass, for it was his own vision that has sent us on this many days’ journey; a vision of great evil, locked away in...
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17[4:02] [DOIC] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: an alien tomb long ago but unearthed recently by a foolhardy expedition undertaken by invaders from another galaxy.”  As he added a third chain, the scene changed to that of a number of Kirtascans...
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19[4:03] [DOIC] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: in similar robes making strange markings and laying their talons reverently upon the hulls of fighter craft down in the hangars.  “Our mission is a simple one; destroy the entity within those ruins..
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21[4:03] [DOIC] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: before these aliens can unleash it upon the galaxy, at any cost...”  As his voice faded out, the scene changed to the interior of T'Pang's office as she made her own log... **
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23[4:05] [DOIC] T'Pang@Demoncherub: Captain's Log, Supplemental. We are quickly approaching the time limit set upon us by the Kirstscan archbishop. We have about two more hours before they intento send theur forces down tot he surface .
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25[4:07] [DOIC] T'Pang@Demoncherub: the surface in and attempt to destriy the entity in the crystal in the depths of Hessok Vridi. I just hope we can come up with a plan to difuse this situation before it escalates to violence. To that
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27[4:09] [DOIC] T'Pang@Demoncherub: Captain Arfacio and Arandak Tirrhe of the Scyrithi are beaming over for a conference to discuss this matter. End Log.
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29[4:09] [DOIC2] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she puts away the log recorder and leans back in her chair visibly tired.--
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31[4:10] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Gayle]  =/\= "Gayle to Captain T'Pang.  Captain Arfacio and Arandak Tirrhe have just beamed aboard, should I have them escorted to the conference room?"
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33[4:10] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *T'Ghor is once more scanning the holy texts of the Kirtascans desperately, trying to find anything that he could use against them, if need be.*
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35[4:11] [DOIC2] T'Pang@Demoncherub: =/\=Yes, please do Lieutenant. I will join the assembled officers in the confercne room shortly.=/\=
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37[4:11] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Gayle]  =/\= "Understood, Captain."
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39[4:11] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "This is just drivel." *He huffs exasperatedly.*
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41[4:13] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: *The doors opened then, a certain short little Italian woman striding inside with the massive armoured figure of Arandak Tirrhe at her side.*
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43[4:13] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *T'Ghor leaves the tome on the table to stand up and incline his head in respect.*
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45[4:13] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *Serris double checks the math on his plan to see whether or not his transporter idea is gonna pan out in the meantime.*
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47[4:14] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Li nods in respect.*
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49[4:14] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Arfacio]  "This here is a perfect example of religious kooks sticking their noses in where it doesn't belong.  No offence to the Bajoran, of course."  *She motioned for T'Ghor to sit.*
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51[4:15] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Tirrhe]  *He stood beside Arfacio, not bothering to take a seat.*
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53[4:15] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Li blinks.*
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55[4:15] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Agreed, Captain. You should read their holy tome, should you wish to know how bad it really is. These people are being opressed by a maniacal clergy, claiming to speak to their "Great Protector", >
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57[4:16] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "And they are loving each and every minute of it."
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59[4:17] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "No offense to the Captain or the Chief, but I think we should stay focused on solutions over social commentary. We can save that for when we have the time to be snarky."
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61[4:17] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "I think that the only true way to solve this is to find a way to use their faith against them."
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63[4:18] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Arfacio]  "I'm sure you'll tell me all about it."  *She looked at Serris then.*  "Your captain isn't here yet, we've got time to brainstorm."
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65[4:18] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "
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67[4:18] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Parla del diavola..." *He stands up to nod to T'Pang as well.*
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69[4:19] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *Serris looks to T'Pang wordlessly, following her with his eyes as she seats herself at the head of the table.*
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71[4:19] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Li watches T'Pang quietly.*
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73[4:19] [DOIC3] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she enters quickly and takes a seat.-- "Sorry I was delayed. shall wee get started?"
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75[4:19] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Arfacio]  "Captain T'Pang, I wish our reunion could be under better circumstances.  I've already taken the precaution of halting our operations on Hessok Vridi, we've been evacuating what artifacts..
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77[4:20] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: and personnel we can.  I don't want to take any chances with this."
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79[4:20] [DOIC3] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she nods-- "that is probably wise given the circumstances."
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81[4:20] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Lieutenant Kol, Ensign Dower, and I have finalized the plans for the matter deconstruction."
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83[4:21] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Assuming this thing adheres to the laws of our space-time continuum, we should be able to use the transporters to break it apart at the molecular level."
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85[4:21] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "There's a pretty big catch, though."
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87[4:22] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Arfacio]  "Matter deconstruction?"  *She raised her eyebrows.*  "Are we planning on transporting the Kirtascans away?"
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89[4:22] [DOIC3] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she raises an eyebrow-- "and, that would be?"
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91[4:23] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "In order to prevent the transporter pattern buffer from blowing out, we'll have to route the matter stream and power flow through the main deflector and back into the transporter grid. It's the only-
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93[4:23] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "The plan is to transport the crystal away, Captain. There are a few things that I find myself in disagreement with, though."
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95[4:24] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: - piece of equipment on the ship rated for that kind of stress. Without the deflector, we won't be able to raise shields, engage warp the warp engines, or our slipstream drive."
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97[4:24] [DOIC3] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "That is a big catch. How did you get around the problem of atomspheric interference?"
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99[4:24] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Arfacio]  "So that's your plan?  We take care of the problem for them so they don't feel the need to collapse the site?"
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101[4:25] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "We're going to deploy an away team to the surface to set up pattern enhancers around the anomaly. That should allow us to cut through the interference."
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103[4:26] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Arfacio]  "You want to send people back to the crystal."
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105[4:26] [Tell] To DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: Would pattern enhancers even work? T'Ghor has looked at the planetary scans, there is probably a reason we used shuttles even the 2nd expedition
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107[4:26] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "As far as I can tell, short of a miracle, it's the only way to avoid collateral damage."
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109[4:26] [Tell] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: No, they wouldn't
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111[4:26] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Pattern enhancers wouldn't work."
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113[4:26] [DOIC3] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "From the reports I have seen getting in close proximity to the crystal is extrememly dangerous."
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115[4:26] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "I have been trying to tell you that ever since you came up with this hare-brained scheme."
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117[4:27] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Li raises his eybrows.*
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119[4:27] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *Serris narrows his eyes at T'Ghor.* "If you have an alternative, Lieutenant, by all means."
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121[4:27] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Arfacio]  "Indeed, after our last encounter with the entity I would be wary of sending anyone to be in such close proximity."
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123[4:28] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Arfacio]  "Lieutenant, you've been on their ship and studied their holy text.  What is your impression of them?  Do you believe we can convince them to leave without a show of force?"
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125[4:28] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Our best bet at this point is diplomacy. As I have told you, the interference is too strong, probably due to whatever happened here millenia ago. And sending people to the crystal is a huge risk, >
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127[4:29] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Because I have seen what it does to people, we could release the being without even meaning to, which would only prove the Kirtascans right about us... and sour our relationship with them even >
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129[4:29] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Further, perhaps to the point of war. I have been studying their religious texts, and while many tenets are... absolutely nonsensical, there is one that caught my eye. "You must guard your Heart >
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131[4:30] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Against the Darkness at all times." Perhaps, if we made clear the effect the being has on people's minds, it would stop them for at least a bit more, until they consider a new plan. Buy us some time>
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133[4:30] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "At the very least."
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135[4:30] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "You can't negotiate with zealots. I guarantee they have a contingency in place to disable or destroy us if we interfere with their doctrine."
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137[4:30] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Furthermore, why would they bother to take us seriously when they have the numbers and firepower advantage?"
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139[4:31] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Because we have faced the being before. They have no idea what to expect, except a vague description of a "Being of Darkness"."
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141[4:31] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: The only way they would be moved is by instructions from the Protector.
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143[4:32] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Exactly. Their devotion is as fanatical as it is nonsensical."
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145[4:32] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Arfacio]  "You're right, Lieutenant Zital.  We are massively outgunned here, and even if we were to bring in the Alliance forces to back us up that would only lead to a slaughter, if they're truly...
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147[4:32] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: the zealots you paint them as."
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149[4:32] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "...You know, you are giving me an idea, Zorin... Do you believe we could perhaps, fake an appearance from this Great Protector?"
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151[4:33] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Arfacio]  "Do I even have to point out how much of a violation of the Prime Directive it would be to pretend to be another culture's religious figure?"
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153[4:33] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "We do not have many other options at this point."
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155[4:34] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Besides, we won't be restructuring their society or anything. We will make him as believable as possible, according to the tenets in their writing."
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157[4:34] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Arfacio]  *She looked at T'Pang.*  "You've been fairly quiet, Captain.  Your thoughts?"
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159[4:34] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: It might work, if we could make it believable.
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161[4:35] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *T'Ghor nods at Li.*
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163[4:35] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "And if they find out it's a forgery, you're going to start a war."
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165[4:35] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "It's absolutely out of the question."
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167[4:35] [DOIC3] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "I would like to hear the perspective of the Scyrithi people on this. It is their planet, they have the most to gain or lose from this."
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169[4:35] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "We either lose Hessok Vridi, We lose Hessok Vridi, the being gets released, we start a war to keep it, or try the forgery. That is the options I see."
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171[4:36] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: (Lose HV and* the being gets released)
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173[4:36] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Tirrhe]  *He inclined his helmet slightly to T'Pang with that.*  "We must preserve Hessok Vridi, but at the same time we do need to rid the city of the being of darkness if we are to reclaim the...
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175[4:37] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: planet.  These Kirtascans claim that they can destroy the being.  I say, let them.  Perhaps we can convince them to spare the city if we cooperate."
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177[4:37] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "To that end, there may be a way to minimize collateral damage from orbital bombardment."
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179[4:37] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Arfacio]  "Worst case scenario, however, these Kirtascans release whatever the hell it is in the crystal."
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181[4:37] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "With my respect and your permission, Arandak Tirrhe. I do not believe they can destroy it. They appear to want to fight it with conventional weapons that are "Sanctified". And that "Sanctification" >
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183[4:38] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Adds no special properties, as far as I know. As Captain Arfacio said, there is an extremely large chance that they release the being."
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185[4:38] [DOIC3] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she nods-- "And, if Hessok Vridi can not be preserved..without starting a war with these Kirtascans?"
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187[4:39] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Tirrhe]  "Captain, let me be entirely candid.  The Scyrthi cannot afford to fight a war with the Kirtascans.  Not the Rebellion, or the Confederacy.  Our only means of defending this place lies...
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189[4:39] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: with you."
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191[4:39] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "And the Federation doesn't have the resources for that either, not after the Iconians, the Tzenkethi, and the Hur'Q."
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193[4:39] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "This forgery plan is too risky."
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195[4:39] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "It still is something."
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197[4:40] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "It's a catastrophe waiting to happen."
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199[4:40] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "So is releasing the Kirtascans onto Hessok Vridi."
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201[4:40] [DOIC3] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "I am aware of that, butit is unilikely we can stop them using military force."
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203[4:40] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "If we drilled holes into the chamber where the entity resides, we could give them a direct shot and minimize the impact."
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205[4:40] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "No, we cannot."
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207[4:40] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Maybe install some seismic stabilizers throughout key chambers to minimize collapse."
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209[4:41] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "That's the best I can think of in the worst-case scenario."
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211[4:41] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "That is a solid idea, however, it involves sending people in to the crystal once more. For an extended period of time."
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213[4:41] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "In the grand scheme of things, that's still far less dangerous than the Kirtascans finding out you impersonated their god."
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215[4:42] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Arfacio]  "This entire situation stinks to high heaven.  Lieutenant T'Ghor, do you think it would be possible they would allow a joint operation?"
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217[4:42] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Are we certain? Who knows what that being is -truly- capable of? It could easily start a war between us, its enemies, should it get released?"
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219[4:43] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *T'Ghor thinks on it a bit.* "They seem to hold a degree of respect for us, at least some of them. We could be able to convince them of it, however, we would need to use their religious views to help>
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221[4:43] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Us in it. Arandak Tirrhe would be instrumental, he should try to prove that the Scyrthi want to create a new society of honour and light."
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223[4:45] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Tirrhe]  "I will assist however I can.  I only wish to preserve the city, it's of too great importance to my people to let the Kirtascans simply demolish it."
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225[4:45] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *T'Ghor nods.* "We understand, we wish nothing more than to keep the city intact as well. If possible, by way of cooperation to destroy the monster inside."
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227[4:45] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "In the meantime, we need to execute a plan of action, because we don't have the prep time to debate another one."
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229[4:46] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Arfacio]  "I don't think there's any force in this galaxy that could keep those Kirtascans from descending into the city now short of us blowing it up ourselves.  We may as well tag along and...
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231[4:46] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: see what they plan to do."
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233[4:46] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "I think the least offensive plan to their sensibilities would be to drill targets into the entity's chamber and set up the seismic stabilizers."
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235[4:47] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "That would show that we take their religious obligations seriously while also showing that we simply wish to preserve the Scyrthi's culture."
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237[4:47] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *T'Ghor nods at Arfacio.* "We should take a full compartment of engineers to install emitters for the Salvation protocols. We cannot allow all those Kirtacans to go mad due to its influence."
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239[4:48] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Kill two birds with one stone, fit the neurogenic field emitters to the seismic stabilizers."
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241[4:48] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "That could work."
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243[4:49] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Arfacio]  "I don't imagine we could drill that deeply without seriously destabilising the entire site.  And I don't believe we'd have enough time to set up stabilisiers -and- drill targets."
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245[4:49] [DOIC3] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she nods slowly--
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247[4:50] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "We could do the drilling from orbit with precision phaser blasts, soften the crust so that the Kirtascan weapons don't cause as much shock to the surface."
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249[4:50] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *T"Ghor looks at his timepiece.* "Damn... correct... well. At least stabilizers and emmiters."
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251[4:51] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Should those safeties be around..." *He then looks to Serris.* "Can we be -that- precise? I think we should get tactical in here to hear his assessment."
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253[4:51] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Arfacio]  "Before we go setting up targets, however, we should at least attempt to negotiate to keep the city intact."
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255[4:52] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Of course. As I said, I believe diplomacy is our best bet, or at least, a safe start."
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257[4:52] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Our best leverage in that case would be to make their jobs easier."
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259[4:52] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Heat the knife so it cuts through the frozen butter faster."
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261[4:52] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "They can have their toast and everyone goes home happy."
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263[4:52] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Arfacio]  "And let's not forget, this site is ancient.  There is no telling what will cause collapse."
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265[4:52] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Arfacio]  "Make their jobs easier to destroy the city?"  *She looked incredulous.*
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267[4:53] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "No, to destroy the site housing the entity."
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269[4:53] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Remember, we're trying to set up seismic stabilizers to reduce collateral."
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271[4:53] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Arfacio]  "Are they not planning to go in person?"
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273[4:53] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Perhaps our first order of business should be to talk them into an orbital strike."
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275[4:53] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "They confused me with that. I saw them practising with... swords, for this fight."
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277[4:54] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Arfacio]  *She rubbed her temples.*
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279[4:54] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: Very archaric.
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281[4:54] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Arfacio]  "Are we certain that wasn't just for ritualistic purposes?"
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283[4:55] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "I have no idea. They called it "Preparing themselves."
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285[4:56] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Tirrhe]  "I have taken a Kirtascan ship before.  Their warriors are fearsome, they killed several of my men before we took them."
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287[4:57] [DOIC3] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "While, it is easy enough to discount their religious beliefs as mere superstitution. I think it would be unwise to do so."
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289[4:57] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Arfacio]  "You think there's something behind this 'Great Protector' of theirs?"
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291[4:57] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *T'Ghor blinks to T'Pang, then nods to Arfacio's question.*
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293[4:58] [DOIC3] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "Yes, I do. No matter what mythology and rituals they have build up around this great protector. Let's not discount the reality that whatever they have it has allowed them to fend off attacks by the .
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295[4:59] [DOIC3] T'Pang@Demoncherub: Dark that have destroyed other races."
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297[4:59] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Only within the twelve star systems of His influence, though."
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299[4:59] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Like the Bajoran Prophets, it's entirely possible that this Great Protector exists on or interacts with our corporeal plane in some way."
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301[5:00] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Maybe so. But he still should be powerless out here."
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303[5:00] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Arfacio]  "Hell, twelve's more than enough out here in the LMC.  And I have to agree.  They've built a pretty impressive dogma around their Protector, but he could very well be a real entity out...
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305[5:00] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: keeping them safe."
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307[5:00] [DOIC3] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she nods-- "True, but they obviously must have access to advanced techology that is effective against the Dark."
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309[5:00] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "All the more reason to let them do their business with as little collateral damage as possible and let them be on their way."
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311[5:01] [DOIC3] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "I agree Mister Zital."
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313[5:01] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Or maybe it is indeed his influence within those systems that empowers them somehow, and they are just zealots with swords out here..." *He sighs, rubbing his temples, confused.*
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315[5:01] [DOIC3] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "We would have likely had to deal with the entity sooner or later anyway."
316
317[5:02] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "That was my suggestion. I do wish we could have done it ourselves, and safely researched a method that does not endanger the city."
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319[5:02] [DOIC3] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "I don't know I have seen some of the weapons of the Avaynai. They seem to use a lot of swords in their conbat as well."
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321[5:02] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Their swords are millenia away from the Kirtascans, due to their crystals."
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323[5:03] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "With your permission, Captain, I'd like to begin organizing teams to begin deploying seismic stabilizers in a two kilometer radius around the entity's chamber."
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325[5:03] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "These are more... primitive ones."
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327[5:03] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Arfacio]  "Agreed.  I think the best thing we could do at this point is let the zealots in their giant black ships do what they will and try to convince them to spare the city."
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329[5:03] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *Sighs.* "Offer them what help we can give, with salvation protocols."
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331[5:04] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Arfacio]  "Much as I'd like to kick their spiny tails back where they came from, we're in no condition to fight them."
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333[5:04] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "If only the Argentina were here, we would have sent them home packing." *He sighs, then nods at Arfacio.*
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335[5:05] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Li frowns at that.*
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337[5:06] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "With your permission, Captain Arfacio, I'd like to take advantage of the Enigma's replication facilities to speed up production of stabilizers modified with the neurogenic inhibitors."
338
339[5:07] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Galaxy-class ships are much better equipped for that than we are."
340
341[5:07] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "I could help you with setting them up, or be with the Captain for the negotiations, as is her will."
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343[5:07] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Arfacio]  *She nodded.*  "That we are.  By all means, our industrial replicators are your industrial replicators."
344
345[5:07] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: (As she wills*)
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347[5:09] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "It seems we have our plan of action then. Your orders, Captain?" *He looks to T'Pang.*
348
349[5:09] [SnitchBabyLou] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: T'Pang seems to have my luck, ninjaing exactly five seconds before being needed
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351[5:10] [SnitchBabyLou] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: No, she's been messaging me, she's not feeling well
352
353[5:10] [SnitchBabyLou] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: Ouch :(
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355[5:10] [SnitchBabyLou] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: Yeah, this may end up being a mini-episode with the conclusion next week.  But she's going to hang in as long as she can
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357[5:11] [SnitchBabyLou] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: Yeah, let's not push her, give her time to rest
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359[5:11] [DOIC3] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "Well that does seem to be our plan. I wil of course try to negotiate a joint operation with the Kirtascans. Our goal of course being to try and limit their destruction to save as much of teh city as
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361[5:12] [DOIC3] T'Pang@Demoncherub: possible.
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363[5:13] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Arfacio]  *She nodded.*  "I'll assist how I can.  Is there anything more you three can think of that may help us with the Kirtascans?"
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365[5:13] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Only that, given the sensitive nature of this situation and the potential for escalation, I recommend we put the Pilgrim and the Enigma on red alert until this is over."
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367[5:13] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *Nods, pushing the Kirtascan religious tome to T'Pang.* "You may wish to read this. Only the first two pages are of any interest or help to you, should you try to use it in negotiations."
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369[5:14] [Tell] To T'Pang@Demoncherub: Tell me if T'Pang reads it, I will send the contents of those pages to you in the forums, if you want
370
371[5:14] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Arfacio]  "Mind giving us a condensed version, T'Ghor?"
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373[5:14] [DOIC3] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she nods-- "i will have to read it before I meet with the Kirtascans agains."
374
375[5:14] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Basically. What I believe would be useful in the negotiations, is what I told you. The tenet of "Protect your heart against the Dark at all costs."
376
377[5:15] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "We could argue that our salvation protocols are something that will greatly aid them in it."
378
379[5:15] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "If properly explained what the being does to people's minds>"
380
381[5:15] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Arfacio]  "It could work.  Could warrant them taking us along for the ride."
382
383[5:16] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Indeed. There is the tenet of not wandering outside the twelve star systems of His influence. His Light supposedly doesn't shine on them here, so allies with technology could be useful."
384
385[5:17] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Given the limited nature of our time table, I'd like to be excused so I can begin preparations."
386
387[5:18] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Should the captains desire, I could join you, although I vouch that I fully trust his technical prowess."
388
389[5:18] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Arfacio]  "Is Mister Zorin here not the Engineer?"
390
391[5:18] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *Serris' head twitches as he has to take a moment to actually process that he isn't an engineer, the OTHER him was.*
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393[5:19] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "He is. But Mr. Zital has proven quite skilled in the field as well."
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395[5:19] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Recent events have imbued me with working knowledge, for better or worse."
396
397[5:19] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Li raises his eyebrows.* I do not object to Mister Zital's presence, but I am the representative from engineering here.
398
399[5:20] [DOIC3] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she nods-- "I would like all hands on deck where it comes to the technical preparation."
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401[5:20] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Arfacio]  *She raised a brow at Serris, then nodded to Li.*  "That is what I meant."
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403[5:20] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Also, Captain, I do believe that the being's telepathic effect should be explained to the Kirtascans, as another argument for our presence on the planet. Perhaps forwarding the part of my report >
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405[5:20] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "That deals with it to them would be prudent."
406
407[5:20] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *Serris taps his foot and looks at the clock on his PADD.*
408
409[5:21] [DOIC3] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "that would be prudent Mister T'Ghor."
410
411[5:21] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *T'Ghor nods.* "My report is in your files, I am certain you would handle it then. That is all I wished to say, I await further orders."
412
413[5:22] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Arfacio]  "Well!  No time like the present, is there?  What's say we call up the Archbishop and have a chat before their holy day's over, huh?"
414
415[5:22] [DOIC3] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "For now you all may be excused to go and get started on the technical preparations for out plan."
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417[5:22] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *Serris wastes no time in practically bolting out of the room.*
418
419[5:22] [DOIC3] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "Yes captain, that would be prudent."
420
421[5:22] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *T"Ghor shrugs.* "I am not much of a technician, but..." *He stands up, nods to the captains, and heads out.*
422
423[5:23] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Arfacio]  "A moment, Mister T'Ghor?"
424
425[5:23] [DOIC1] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *The Blueberry has already vanished.*
426
427[5:23] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *T'Ghor stops and turns to look to Arfacio.*
428
429[5:23] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: Deck 11.
430
431[5:23] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Arfacio]  "I believe you would better serve us here in the negotiation, rather than with the engineers."
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433[5:24] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Yes, Captain." *He nods.* "I will give you privacy, and await you on the bridge. Captain T'Pang, Captain Arfacio." *He nods respectfully and heads out.*
434
435[5:24] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *Serris is already in engineering, working to integrate the neurogenic inhibitors with the seismic stabilizers as seamlessly as possible.*
436
437[5:24] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: *The lift sped off for Engineering.*
438
439[5:25] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Arfacio]  *She rose from her chair, facing T'Pang.*  "Concerns?"
440
441[5:25] [DOIC1] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *T'Ghor leaned on the railing above the captain's chair.*
442
443[5:25] [DOIC4] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Li patiently waits until the lift opens.*
444
445[5:25] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Gayle]  "Looks like you're having a day."
446
447[5:25] [DOIC3] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "I have plenty of concerns."
448
449[5:25] [DOIC4] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: *The doors opened!*
450
451[5:26] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Arfacio]  "Good, otherwise I'd have been concerned."  *She gave a slight smirk.*
452
453[5:26] [DOIC1] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "You don't know the half of it. Hope you're having a better one."
454
455[5:26] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Gayle]  "From the looks of those big mean ships out there, I'm not so sure."
456
457[5:27] [DOIC3] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "We have few options here and no good ones. This whole plan seems to hinge on us being able to negotiate with relgious fanatics."
458
459[5:27] [DOIC1] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Well, keep your fingers crossed. I am supposed to be negotiating with them alongside the Captains and Arandak Tirrhe. And you know things are bad when you bring a klingon to negotiations."
460
461[5:27] [DOIC4] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Li steps out, heading towards main engineering.*
462
463[5:28] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Arfacio]  "We do seem to be between a rock and a hard place, as they say.  In a situation like this, we just have to try and make sure there's as little collateral damage as possible.  Keep our...
464
465[5:28] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: people safe and our Federation from going to war with these fanatics."
466
467[5:28] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *Serris waves Kol over.* "Hey, can you help me with these power connections?"
468
469[5:28] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Arfacio]  "And maybe, just maybe, we'll get lucky and get to preserve the city as well."
470
471[5:29] [DOIC3] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "The only positive not is they seem genunnely facinated by us. They imagine it some sort of preordaned event that we met up with them on this particular holy day. that is somthing that may help us."
472
473[5:29] [DOIC4] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Kol]  "Yeah, sure."  *He headed over.*  "What do you need me to do?"
474
475[5:29] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "I'm trying to integrate this neurogenic inhibitor into the existing power cell of this seismic stabilizer without overwhelming it with excess draw."
476
477[5:30] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Arfacio]  "The universe does have a sense of humour like that.  We'll play it up as best we can.  Appeal to their sense of... mysticism.  If we can make it work with their faith, we've got our...
478
479[5:30] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: ticket in."
480
481[5:30] [DOIC3] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she taps her comm badge.-- =/\=Lieutnant Gayle, please hail the Kirtascans.=/\=
482
483[5:30] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "I had the idea of adding a regulator and a split and oscillating the flow, but that could compromise the effectiveness of the stabilizer."
484
485[5:30] [DOIC4] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Li briefly eyes Serris at Aria's usual station, then looks to Jill.* Report.
486
487[5:30] [DOIC1] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *Pats Gayle's shoulder, giving her a "Here goes nothing" look.*
488
489[5:30] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Gayle]  =/\= "Aye ma'am, opening channel."
490
491[5:31] [DOIC3] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she approaches the screen--
492
493[5:31] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *T'Ghor takes this as his cue, and reenters.*
494
495[5:31] [DOIC4] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Dower]  "All quiet, I had someone complain of a faulty replicator but it was an easy fix."
496
497[5:32] [DOIC4] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Kol]  "Why not add a separate power source?  It shouldn't need to be that big."
498
499[5:32] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *He picks up the tome, making sure to hold it in the most respectful manner one can hold a religious book in.*
500
501[5:33] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: ** After a few moments, the faces of Archbishop Quollir and Admiral Vidillis appeared on the screen. **
502
503[5:33] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Can we do that within the housing without compromising any of the other internals?"
504
505[5:34] [DOIC4] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Kol]  "With just a little trickery, I think it can fit."
506
507[5:34] [DOIC3] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "Greetings Archbishop Quoillir and Admiral Vidillis."
508
509[5:34] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *T'Ghor bows his head respectfully.
510
511[5:34] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Arfacio]  "Greetings, I'm Captain Caritha Arfacio of the Federation starship Enigma."  *She bowed her head as well.*
512
513[5:34] [DOIC3] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --also bow respectfully--
514
515[5:35] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Maybe if it was something as small as a phaser power cell."
516
517[5:35] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Quollir]  "Greetings.  What did you wish to discuss?  We grow near the end of our most Holy Day."
518
519[5:35] [DOIC4] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: Have a team dispatched to the shield generators. Routine maintenance.
520
521[5:36] [DOIC4] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Dower]  "Sure thing."  *She headed off to direct the team.*
522
523[5:36] [DOIC3] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "We wanted to take a moment to request that you allow our crews to assist you on your mission to rid this word of its evil presence. If you allow us to make out case I think you will see we can be ...
524
525[5:37] [DOIC4] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Kol]  "It could work, let's give it a try?"
526
527[5:37] [DOIC3] T'Pang@Demoncherub: valuable allies when operating out of the protection of your protectors light."
528
529[5:37] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Let's just make sure we're routing the power on a separate circuit so it doesn't cause a phase inversion."
530
531[5:37] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: *The Archbishop and the Admiral exchanged an intrigued look with that, turning back to the screen.*
532
533[5:38] [DOIC3] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "We have practical experience in dealing with the dark. We have developed protective technology."
534
535[5:38] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Quollir]  "You wish to assist us in destroying the Darkness?  I'm pleasantly surprised, Captain.  Perhaps the visit to our vessel did indeed enlighten you."
536
537[5:38] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *Serris, with Kol's assistance, attempts to map a modified power grid.*
538
539[5:38] [Emotes] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: rolls 91 (1-100)
540
541[5:39] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *Serris grimaced.* "Thermal cascade would make the phaser cell explode inside the stabilizer if it was under stress, that's not going to work."
542
543[5:40] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *T'Ghor nods at the archbishop at that.*
544
545[5:40] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Vidillis]  "What sort of aid can you provide us?"
546
547[5:40] [DOIC3] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "the trip to your vessel was most enlightening. And, yes, we wish to ally with you in fighting the Destroying the Dark. We are also concerned with preserving as much of the city below so the Scrithi
548
549[5:41] [DOIC3] T'Pang@Demoncherub: can grow and develope into a culture that appreciates and follows the ways of the light."
550
551[5:41] [DOIC4] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Kol]  "So not a phaser cell.  Maybe something similar?"
552
553[5:41] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *Serris tries to think of something ingenious to solve the problem.*
554
555[5:42] [DOIC4] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Li directs another team to run routine maintenance on the phaser banks and torpedo bays.*
556
557[5:42] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "I'm a little out of my element here, but let's see if this works."
558
559[5:42] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Quollir]  "Civilised Scyrthi?  I believe in miracles, Captain, but this one I will have to believe to see."
560
561[5:43] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Arfacio]  "Believe it, we'll be bringing one along for the ride."  *She nodded as Tirrhe stepped into the frame.*
562
563[5:43] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *He significantly alters the internal wiring and circuit mapping of the stabilizer, adding phase discriminators and power amplifiers at questionable places.*
564
565[5:44] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *With any luck, it'd work. Sloppy, but functional.*
566
567[5:44] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "And admiral... to answer -your- question. We can offer you knowledge. Since we have faced this being before, and have the technology to protect our, and your, hearts and minds from its dark >
568
569[5:44] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Influence, so that you can strike hard and true against it, in the name of the Great Protector, and the Light."
570
571[5:44] [DOIC3] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "I would like to introduce you to Arandal Tirrhe, of the Scyrithi delegation."
572
573[5:45] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Quollir]  "You have a Scyrthi amongst you?  They have never worked with anyone but their own kind."
574
575[5:46] [DOIC3] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she nods to the Scyrithi-- "I will let Tirrhe respond to that himslef."
576
577[5:46] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "... Okay, simulations say that should work." *He breathes a sigh of relief.* "Get this pattern over to the Enigma, have them replicate twenty."
578
579[5:47] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Tirrhe]  "I've been turning over a new leaf, as my friend Captain Arfacio would put it.  I intend to do what I can to return my people to the noble race we once were.  Hessok Vridi is our one tie...
580
581[5:48] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: to our past, before the Darkness changed us into what you've encountered.  I can't make up for the suffering your people have been through at the hands of my people, but I can attempt to create a...
582
583[5:48] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: future where we no longer have to resort to such barbaric means."
584
585[5:49] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Quollir]  "If you would embrace the teachings of the Great Protector, and come under his Light... perhaps we could come to an accord."
586
587[5:50] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *T'Ghor looks to Tirrhe with that.*
588
589[5:50] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Vidillis]  "You would sully our Great Protector by allowing the SCYRTHI to come under His Light?!"
590
591[5:50] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Quollir]  "The Great Protector embraces all who would accept His Tenants."
592
593[5:51] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Tirrhe]  "We would be... open to discussion about that.  But not if you destroy our city."
594
595[5:52] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Surely, Admiral, it cannot be a coincidence that in the last hours of this holy day, you meet the leader of a whole faction of another species who wish to change their ways?"
596
597[5:54] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Vidillis]  "Be that as it may, these are Scyrthi we are talking about.  The blood of thousands of Kirtascans is on their hands!  How would you feel if they stole your crew, turned them into their...
598
599[5:54] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: slaves?"
600
601[5:55] [DOIC3] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "they did steal members of our crew admiral."
602
603[5:55] [DOIC3] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "I realize your people have been at odd for a long time."
604
605[5:55] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Admiral... I understand, trust me. My species used to war with captain T'Pang and Captain Arfacio's species for centuries. We are now allied, and at peace. Is redemption for the sins of your fathers>
606
607[5:55] [DOIC3] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "and that finding the capacity to forgive is not easy."
608
609[5:55] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Not a virtue?"
610
611[5:55] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *He nods at T'Pang.*
612
613[5:56] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: *The Admiral and Archbishop looked at one another for another moment before turning back.*
614
615[5:57] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Quollir]  "In light of these... revelations, perhaps it is that we should postpone our plans to demolish the city for the time being."
616
617[5:57] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Quollir]  "After all, the destruction was not a part of the vision.  Only the slaying of the beast."
618
619[5:58] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *T'Ghor smiles, giving a grateful and respectful nod to the Archbishop.*
620
621[5:58] [DOIC3] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she bows respectfully again.-- "We would be grateful if you gave us more time to find a way to solve this issue that benefits us all."
622
623[5:59] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Quollir]  "There is no need for that, Captain T'Pang.  We know how we must destroy the beast.  But, if you say that you can assist us in this with technology to protect against its influence, we...
624
625[5:59] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: will not turn down the offer.  Perhaps upon seeing the miracle we are to perform, your hearts will be won over fully to the Protector's Light."
626
627[6:00] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Mister Zital and Mister Zorin, both of whom you met, are preparing the technology as we speak. We will do what is possible, so that none get corrupted by the monster's foul influence."
628
629[6:00] [DOIC3] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she nods-- "indeed, we would be delighted in showing you the sorts of defenses we have developed against the Dark powers."
630
631[6:00] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Lieutenant, we've got a working design."
632
633[6:01] [DOIC4] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: I'd like to look it over.
634
635[6:01] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *He hands Li the PADD. It's messy and not exactly regulation but it does indeed do what it needs to do on paper.*
636
637[6:02] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Quollir]  *He nodded, then looked up as bells seemed to be ringing.*  "Ah... the Holy Day has come to an end."
638
639[6:02] [DOIC4] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Li studies it closely.*
640
641[6:03] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Just as we reached an agreement... Take it as a sign, if you will." *He smiles a bit.*
642
643[6:03] [DOIC3] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --gives T'Ghor a look, as if to say careful no to lay it on too thick.---
644
645[6:03] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *Nods*
646
647[6:04] [DOIC4] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Li facepalms as he hands it back.* This is hideous.
648
649[6:04] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Quollir]  "Indeed... very well.  We are sending our people down to the surface, we shall meet you there?"
650
651[6:05] [DOIC3] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she nods-- "Our team will meet you there."
652
653[6:05] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "But it works, and we don't exactly have time to refine the design."
654
655[6:05] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Quollir]  "I look forward to it.  May you walk in the Protector's Light, all of you."
656
657[6:05] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Vidillis]  *She looked none too pleased, but nodded curtly.*
658
659[6:06] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *T'Ghor nods back, just as curtly.*
660
661[6:06] [DOIC3] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "thank you Bishop." --she again bows to to botht the Bishop and the Admiral.--
662
663[6:06] [DOIC4] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: Please do what you can right up until it is time to execute the plan.
664
665[6:07] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: *Arfacio and Tirrhe also offered short bows before the comm cut, displaying the Starfleet logo on the black screen.*
666
667[6:07] [DOIC3] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she remains quiet for several moments after the call ends.--
668
669[6:07] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *So did T'Ghor, proccessing the situation.*
670
671[6:07] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Arfacio]  "Looks like we bought you some time, so long as you look at their brocures, smile and nod."
672
673[6:07] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Tirrhe]  "...Perhaps."
674
675[6:08] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *Serris arches a brow.* "Permission to speak freely?"
676
677[6:08] [DOIC3] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --then turns to captain Afacio.-- "It seems like a positive start at least."
678
679[6:08] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *T'Ghor sighs.* "Better than having them open fire, or destroy the city."
680
681[6:08] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Gayle]  =/\= "Bridge to Captain T'Pang?"
682
683[6:08] [DOIC3] T'Pang@Demoncherub: =/\=Captain T'Pang here.=/\=
684
685[6:09] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Gayle]  "I'm reading multiple shuttles launching from the Kirtascan ships toward the surface, ten of them."
686
687[6:10] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Arfacio]  *She turned to the others.*  "I should get back to the Enigma and prep my team.  We can make it through this.  We just have to play it smart."
688
689[6:10] [DOIC3] T'Pang@Demoncherub: =/\=Understood, they are headed to the surface for the beginning of our joint operation. Alert our science and engineering teams to also prepare to head to the surface.=/\=
690
691[6:10] [DOIC4] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: Granted.
692
693[6:10] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *T'Ghor nods to Arfacio.* "Good luck, Captain."
694
695[6:11] [DOIC3] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "Understood captain I shall see you on the surface then."
696
697[6:11] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "By the time we need to execute the plan, we're going to NEED twenty devices that function exactly like this mass produced and ready for deployment. Do we really have the time table necessary to make
698
699[6:11] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: it look pretty first?"
700
701[6:11] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Arfacio]  "And to you both, Lieutenant.  Captain."  *She nodded and started for the lift, Tirrhe following wordlessly.*
702
703[6:11] [DOIC4] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Li furrows his brow, not looking pleased at this arrangement.* We don't.
704
705[6:12] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Then with your permission, I'd like to have the Enigma's fabrication engineers get started on production immediately."
706
707[6:12] [DOIC3] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "Mister T'Ghor assemble your team and prepare to head to the surface."
708
709[6:12] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *T'Ghor sighs tiredly, nodding to T'Pang.* "Yes, Captain."
710
711[6:13] [DOIC4] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: Please do so.
712
713[6:13] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *He heads back to the console and sends the plans, along with the directive.*
714
715[6:13] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "And Captain? Thank you. I think we acted in the best possible way, despite the arguments"
716
717[6:14] [DOIC4] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: *Not long after Serris received a note from the Enigma:*  "Did someone design this drunk?"
718
719[6:14] [DOIC3] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "You are welcome Mister T'Ghor. Although we only did our jobs as starfleet officers."
720
721[6:14] [DOIC3] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she follows T'Ghor out onto the bridge.--
722
723[6:15] [DOIC3] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "You will be surprised how many find that difficult." *He nods and heads for the lift.*
724
725[6:15] [DOIC1] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *He sighs, reading out his deck number.*
726
727[6:15] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *He replies:* "We don't have the time to refine it into the belle of the ball. We need something that works, and it works, so get started, no questions asked."
728
729[6:15] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Gayle]  "Captain.  We've received a note from the Kirtascans, it should take some time before they're ready down there.  Apparently they're deploying some technology to restore the atmosphere in...
730
731[6:15] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: the cavern."
732
733[6:16] [DOIC4] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: *An acknowledgement was soon sent along.*
734
735[6:17] [DOIC3] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she nods-- "Acknowledged. Let them know we are making preparations up here and will join htem when we are ready.It will also likely take us some time."
736
737[6:17] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she nods-- "Acknowledged. Let them know we are making preparations up here and will join htem when we are ready.It will also likely take us some time."
738
739[6:17] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Gayle]  "Understood, Captain."
740
741[6:17] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "... And now, we wait."
742
743[6:17] [DOIC5] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *T'Ghor enters the lab.* "Okay, boys and girls! I want you to prepare for an away mission to Hessok Vridi, meaning EV suits, personal salvation protocol emmiters, and the usual anti-telepathic >
744
745[6:17] [DOIC5] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Measures>"
746
747[6:17] [DOIC5] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: .*
748
749[6:18] [DOIC5] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Otsuka]  "We're really going down there this time?"
750
751[6:18] [DOIC5] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [T'Vin]  "I will make the necessary preparations, sir."
752
753[6:19] [DOIC5] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "You are, Rei. And thank you, T'Vin. We will assemble in shuttle bay on my signal."
754
755[6:20] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *Serris looks to Kol.* "I had no idea your peers were so judgmental about quality of work in a crisis situation."
756
757[6:20] [DOIC4] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Kol]  "We take pride in our work..."
758
759[6:21] [DOIC5] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *T'Ghor replicates a mug of coffee, then sits down at his chair, resting his head in his hands for a moment.*
760
761[6:21] [DOIC5] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: *T'Ghor's science minions began rushing around to get prepped.*
762
763[6:21] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Crisis situation." *He reiterated.*
764
765[6:22] [DOIC4] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Kol]  *He shrugged.*  "There's always time for snark, didn't you know?"
766
767[6:22] [DOIC5] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *He watched on, sipping his coffee and giving the Kirtascan religious tome an accusing glare from time to time.*
768
769[6:22] [DOIC4] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Li checks on the shield generator maintenance.*
770
771[6:23] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Things were much quieter at the Daystrom Institute."
772
773[6:23] [DOIC5] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: *The tome seemed to be judging him.*
774
775[6:23] [DOIC4] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Kol]  "No kidding!"  *He smirked.*
776
777[6:23] [DOIC5] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Piss off!" *He growled at the book.*
778
779[6:23] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Mostly because we were all introverts obsessing over our pet projects."
780
781[6:23] [DOIC5] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Otsuka]  "Sir?"
782
783[6:24] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "And over there, engineering is silent because of the culture of fear."
784
785[6:24] [DOIC4] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Kol]  "Sounds shitty to me."
786
787[6:24] [DOIC5] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Hrhm. Sorry. Not you. Stress. Dealing with religious zealots who wish to destroy the archeological find of the decade, maybe century, is... draining."
788
789[6:25] [DOIC5] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Otsuka]  "Kind of ironic, seeing as it was zealots who destroyed this world in the first place."
790
791[6:25] [DOIC5] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Very much so. Let us hope we can rescue it at least this time around."
792
793[6:25] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Fear of death aside, there's something to be said about the efficiency in both cases."
794
795[6:27] [DOIC5] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Otsuka]  "Even if we don't, at least we've made some findings.  The egg, the artifacts, we've got enough here to keep Project Magellan happy for years."
796
797[6:27] [DOIC4] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Kol]  *He scratched the back of his neck.*  "I guess?"
798
799[6:28] [DOIC5] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Of course. But you have to think of the symbolism of this place. The Scyrthi want to turn their destiny around... imagine this city, the sight of their past glory. Something to push forwards, >
800
801[6:28] [DOIC5] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: (Towards*)
802
803[6:28] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Maybe I'm just fed up because I feel like we could have been ready already had that briefing not dragged on for so long."
804
805[6:29] [DOIC4] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Kol]  "That's the point of meetings, don't you know?"
806
807[6:29] [DOIC5] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Something to unite them. Imagine them, restoring the city alongside their species, or perhaps taking that giant statue of the Queen and making it the centerpiece of their new capital... there is such
808
809[6:29] [DOIC5] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Potential..."
810
811[6:29] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *He stared at Kol.* "Then we should phase out verbal communication and get straight to the point."
812
813[6:31] [DOIC5] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Plus, the avynei restoring this planet with their terraforming ships, so that the Scyrthi could live here once again... it would be a massive show of cooperation, and determination, on the Dawn >
814
815[6:31] [DOIC5] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Alliance's side."
816
817[6:32] [DOIC5] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Otsuka]  "It would... and it'd be just the sort of thing the Dark would want to stop, isn't it?"
818
819[6:32] [DOIC4] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Kol]  "We've been trying on Betazed for ages, but all these non-telepaths..."  *He shrugged and smirked.*
820
821[6:33] [DOIC5] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Of course. Should it succeed, it will be a giant blow against her. An entire species's hope and will to fight, restored. The fear she thrives on, gone. Which is why this is one of the most important>
822
823[6:34] [DOIC5] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Undertakings in the LMC at this time. Everything we do here could have a resounding effect on the future."
824
825[6:34] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "And it's kind of always been an intimate thing for us."
826
827[6:34] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "H'Tarrans, that is."
828
829[6:34] [DOIC5] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Otsuka]  "Whatever happens next... it's going to change everything, I think."
830
831[6:35] [DOIC4] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Kol]  "See, out of the question then."
832
833[6:35] [DOIC5] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Agreed. I am glad to have you, T'Vin and Jagoda by my side through it. I doubt any other team would be able to pull results from this. Even the show-offs on the Enigma."
834
835[6:36] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Well... not ALL the time."
836
837[6:36] [DOIC5] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Otsuka]  *She smiled.*  "We're all proud to serve under you, sir.  Even Jagoda."
838
839[6:37] [DOIC4] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Kol]  "Oh?  So it's only intimate when you make it that way?"
840
841[6:37] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Nah, I was just about to say that you and I should probably talk about the pace of how we want things to go out of the public eye."
842
843[6:37] [DOIC5] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "He's a good kid. All of you are." *He smiled back.* "Keep this up, and maybe New Hessok Vridi will have a nice street named after you." *He teased a bit, before taking a large gulp of his coffee.*
844
845[6:38] [DOIC4] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Kol]  "Fair enough... when this is all over, maybe?"
846
847[6:39] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Of course."
848
849[6:39] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "It's mostly because I realized it's been a while and I don't want to give you a headache."
850
851[6:39] [DOIC5] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Otsuka]  "Oh, I doubt that, sir.  But I'm sure they'll name a few buildings and babies after the man who found their untampered DNA and helped identify their artifacts."
852
853[6:40] [DOIC4] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Kol]  "It... has.  The old baby arm may not be up to the task."
854
855[6:41] [DOIC5] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Oh no, I am so mentioning you three's names the first chance I get. You do as much work up here as I do down there. Just... less evil women trapped in crystals."
856
857[6:41] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *He stands on his tip-toes to playfully tap Kol's temple.* "Yeah, we had to break that in, remember?"
858
859[6:41] [DOIC5] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "...And less XOs threatening you with talks and violence."
860
861[6:42] [DOIC5] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Otsuka]  "Well, hopefully much less evil women in crystals?"
862
863[6:42] [DOIC4] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Kol]  "Oh, how could I forget?"
864
865[6:43] [DOIC5] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Hopefully. This time, we are ready for her, though. And we have a whole slew of crazy religious folks who think that meeting us was some kind of sign for their god, so fingers crossed."
866
867[6:43] [DOIC5] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: (From* their god)
868
869[6:44] [DOIC5] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Otsuka]  "It never can just be straightforward, can it?"
870
871[6:45] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "I don't know, seems like it might have seemed less intense after two Klingons and a mek'leth in there somewhere."
872
873[6:45] [DOIC5] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Well, it was already bad enough without the kirtascans... They just doubled the craziness. At this point, all we need is a Q screwing around somewhere close by, and I can officially claim I have >
874
875[6:46] [DOIC5] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Been involved in one of starfleet's top ten most messed up situations...  At least in the past century."
876
877[6:46] [DOIC4] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Kol]  *He smirked at that.*  "Not to say anything about... what was it?  Three Orion masseuses?"
878
879[6:47] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Risians, actually. I wasn't quite as lucky with the people who weren't culturally obligated."
880
881[6:47] [DOIC5] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Otsuka]  "Don't say that, now the religious zealots' god is going to end up being a Q."
882
883[6:47] [DOIC4] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Kol]  "Right, my bad."
884
885[6:48] [DOIC5] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *T'Ghor laughs.* "What happened to the good old days when it turned out to be someone from a spacefaring race who crashed on the planet and decided he wanted a harem of locals?"
886
887[6:48] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "I think they sensed the crazy."
888
889[6:48] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "On that note, I'm going to ask the Captain for permission to take advanced self-defense training during duty hours."
890
891[6:48] [DOIC5] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Otsuka]  "I'd hardly call those 'good old days.'"
892
893[6:49] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Between the abduction and the bar fight I got into with a group of Nausicaans on Risa, I need to be able to handle myself."
894
895[6:49] [DOIC4] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Kol]  "To... guard against the crazy?"
896
897[6:49] [DOIC5] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Well, simpler old days doesn't roll of the tongue as good."
898
899[6:49] [DOIC4] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Kol]  "Oh.  Well, that's a good idea.  Did you not take self defence courses at the Academy?"
900
901[6:49] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Bare minimum."
902
903[6:50] [DOIC5] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "This is your first posting, right? No assignments before the pilgrim?"
904
905[6:50] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "It wasn't a priority then."
906
907[6:50] [DOIC5] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Otsuka]  "Mhm, I'm fresh out the Academy, sir.  So are T'Vin and Jagoda."
908
909[6:51] [DOIC5] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Otsuka]  "Well, maybe not fresh since we've been here almost nine months now..."
910
911[6:51] [DOIC4] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Kol]  "Going to ask security to let you sit in on a class, then?  Or take it to the holodeck?"
912
913[6:52] [DOIC5] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Nine months is not that much... Lucky you, all the fun things are just starting to happen. Religious zealots, ancient cities, all you need now is to meet an ancient godlike entity, be involved in a >
914
915[6:52] [DOIC5] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Temporal incident, and have an ill-advised workspace romance, and I'd say you're ticking off the Ensign's first year on board list quite well."
916
917[6:53] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "I was going to request Ensign Teir, actually."
918
919[6:53] [DOIC4] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Kol]  "Oh, he's pretty good for an Ensign."
920
921[6:54] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "He and I talked for a bit after that parallel reality incident. He went through some stuff, too, but unlike you and I, he didn't really get any closure."
922
923[6:54] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "So, I want to get better at fighting, but I also want to make sure he's not still in a funk or anything."
924
925[6:55] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Nice guy, here and over there. One of five people the other me trusted not to stab him in the back, really."
926
927[6:55] [DOIC5] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Otsuka]  "I think I'd just be satisfied with getting through the first year."
928
929[6:56] [DOIC4] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Kol]  "Oh... neat, I guess?"
930
931[6:57] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Sorry. I'm better, but I still have these wonderful little identity crises every now and then and go off on tangents."
932
933[6:57] [DOIC5] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "You're in the LMC, want it or not, the crazy will just keep on coming. Hey, at least it keeps life interesting. Imagine if we had to sit and stare at nothing all day like engineering do."