7:27:26 PM cmdrshelev: Dum dee dum

7:28:09 PM ltcdrhducaine: Heya.  :)

7:28:12 PM kileyairell: hello Commander

7:28:24 PM cmdrshelev: the Admiral's on vacation this week so if he doesn't show and we have less than five or so people we might drop this week.

7:28:44 PM lttkirr: Okies

7:28:58 PM kileyairell: Axe that

7:29:01 PM cmdrshelev: If we have more than five I'm instructed to run a downtime sim so get read- ADMIRAL ON THE BRIDGE

7:29:12 PM ltcdrhducaine: He's not here yet.

7:29:13 PM ltcdrhducaine: :-p

7:29:16 PM kileyairell: Not yet Commander

7:29:22 PM cmdrshelev: ADMIRAL IN THE SHUTTLE BAY

7:29:26 PM kileyairell: LOL

7:29:27 PM ltcdrhducaine: ::laughs!::

7:29:30 PM ltcdrhducaine: Hey 'Kirr.

7:29:37 PM lttkirr: Hiya

7:31:15 PM kileyairell: Hey J

7:31:28 PM vadmblackthorne: Hey folks.

7:31:38 PM kileyairell: Hey McKnight

7:31:42 PM majdougmcknight: Evening, folks.

7:31:51 PM cmdrshelev: Gday Major

7:32:04 PM cmdrshelev: OK can I shout Admiral on the bridge again?

7:32:15 PM kileyairell: sure

7:32:23 PM cmdrshelev: ADMIRAL ON THE BRIDGE!

7:32:27 PM cmdrshelev: ok I feel much better now.

7:32:28 PM ltcdrhducaine: ::nods and claps::  Nicely done.

7:32:55 PM vadmblackthorne: Is it fulfilling, all that shouting?

7:33:05 PM cmdrshelev: Ask the marine over there.

7:33:36 PM ltcdrhducaine: He called Admiral in the Shuttlebay earlier.  ;)

7:33:43 PM majdougmcknight: It has its moments.

7:34:12 PM kileyairell: yelling is very theraputic

7:34:25 PM cmdrshelev: I saw "VAdm Blackthorne" has come online and thought that meant he was in the room. Plus I was watching Jerry Orbach throw some perp up against a fence on TV.

7:34:32 PM vadmblackthorne: Okay, that'

7:34:35 PM vadmblackthorne: that's valid.

7:35:07 PM ltcdrhducaine: Dan said he may not be here tonight.

7:35:19 PM vadmblackthorne: Okay, let's get this started.

7:35:36 PM cmdrshelev: ::tweeeeeeeEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEeeeeeeeeeeeet::

7:35:37 PM ltcdrhducaine: ::@@::

7:35:38 PM kileyairell: ::AA::

7:35:40 PM majdougmcknight: ::AA::

7:35:55 PM lttkirr: ::AA::

7:36:36 PM vadmblackthorne: Okay, tonight the Xindi leadership has come aboard the Atlantis for a conference to discuss how we're going to get out of this mess.

7:37:00 PM vadmblackthorne: Senior staff should be reporting to conference room one.

7:37:03 PM vadmblackthorne: Questions?

7:37:10 PM cmdrshelev: May we assume they made it to the conference room intact already?

7:37:23 PM vadmblackthorne: We'll just all begin in the CR.

7:37:29 PM majdougmcknight: ::Raises hand::

7:37:48 PM vadmblackthorne: Doug?

7:38:01 PM majdougmcknight: Will you want McKnight there, since the esteemed Major Zinthys seems to be running late?

7:38:07 PM vadmblackthorne: Yes.

7:38:12 PM majdougmcknight: Alrighty.

7:38:36 PM vadmblackthorne: Any others?

7:39:02 PM vadmblackthorne: Guess not.

7:39:03 PM vadmblackthorne: BEGIN SIM

7:39:04 PM vadmblackthorne: BEGIN SIM

7:39:05 PM vadmblackthorne: BEGIN SIM

7:39:15 PM lttkirr: ::in her chair, waiting patiently::

7:39:27 PM ltcdrhducaine: ::standing against the wall, having given up his chair to one of the Xindi people::

7:39:32 PM kileyairell: ::sitting in the conference room::

7:39:37 PM vadmblackthorne: ::at the head of the table in the CR::

7:39:43 PM cmdrshelev: ::sitting around, just sitting around::

7:40:17 PM vadmblackthorne: Tagan, if you'd like to outline the most severe problems, we can begin addressing them.

7:42:32 PM majdougmcknight: Tagan> Of course, admiral.  Our paramount concern, of course, is removing ourself from the Machen Bren sphere of influence at the earliest opportunity.  Now, a good part of our present

7:43:37 PM majdougmcknight: over-crowding problem owes to that concern.  Any ships not warp capable were abandoned at the outset.  However, you have observed some battle damage suffered during our last skirmish with the Machen Bren forces.  A total of 12

7:43:50 PM majdougmcknight: ships are at present warp incapable.

7:44:44 PM vadmblackthorne: We'll work with you to restore warp capability to those ships that have lost it.

7:45:01 PM vadmblackthorne: ::looks to Houston:: Commander, that falls to you.

7:46:11 PM ltcdrhducaine: ::nods::  12 ships is going to take some time, sir. 

7:47:42 PM majdougmcknight: Tagan> ::Frowns::  Our own mechanics will of course be at your disposal, as will any technical specs that may be useful in expediting the process.

7:48:19 PM ltcdrhducaine: I apologize for not getting around to looking in depth at your specifications on your ships.  A half a day at the earliest.

7:48:22 PM ltcdrhducaine: Modest estimate, of course.

7:48:27 PM vadmblackthorne: How many ships have had their warp capability damaged?

7:49:51 PM majdougmcknight: Tagan> ::Looks over his PADD::  Most of the damage was incurred during the last strike, which was thankfully contained before it could spread to the rest of the fleet.  17 ships have suffered at least some loss.  However, the

7:50:34 PM majdougmcknight: masters of those additional 5 vessels have expressed confidence that their damage can be repaired with the resources on hand within the next 12 of your hours.

7:50:52 PM vadmblackthorne: That's good to hear.

7:51:01 PM vadmblackthorne: Moving on.

7:52:13 PM lttkirr: <<Welcome, Will =)>>

7:52:15 PM vadmblackthorne: ((Hey, Doc! We're all in the conference room.))

7:52:22 PM vadmblackthorne: The next issue at hand?

7:52:26 PM willfmarlowe: <<Hello. Sorry I'm late.>>

7:52:41 PM majdougmcknight: Tagan> Yes, of course.  Next on the agenda...our numerous injuries suffered as a result of the cataclysm which we were fleeing.  We have 3 hospital ships in the fleet, providing what aid they can.  However, the facilities are

7:53:36 PM majdougmcknight: less than ideal, at least for a crisis of this scope.  The staff is stretched thin, as are our supplies of a myriad of medical supplies.  Talan?

7:53:38 PM majdougmcknight: (WB)

7:53:44 PM willfmarlowe: <<Sorry--AIM issue>>

7:54:10 PM willfmarlowe: ::steps into the conference room, too deep in thought to be much embarrassed::

7:54:25 PM willfmarlowe: ::quietly takes his seat::

7:54:28 PM majdougmcknight: Talan> ::With a nod, the fleet's de facto quartermaster slides the list of needed supplies, as well as the required quantities across to Blackthorne::

7:54:42 PM vadmblackthorne: ::looks over the supply list::

7:55:00 PM vadmblackthorne: Doctor Marlowe, how can we assist in this?

7:55:38 PM willfmarlowe: ::glances over the list for a moment::

7:56:06 PM majdougmcknight: Tagan> I regret that as you can see, our need is...ample. 

7:56:26 PM willfmarlowe: Most of this we can replicate. I'm concerned about our replicators' ability to produce your blood type, though.

7:57:10 PM ltcdrhducaine: ::taps a PADD diligently deciding how best to set up his teams for AT work::

7:57:12 PM vadmblackthorne: Perhaps with some engineering modification?

7:57:19 PM majdougmcknight: Tagan> In that, at least, we may not have a problem.  Disaster breeds camaraderie.  if you can supply the equipment, we shall not hurt for donors.

7:59:30 PM majdougmcknight: (test?)

7:59:31 PM vadmblackthorne: ::nods:: Well, according to the good doctor, we can provide.

8:00:04 PM vadmblackthorne: Moving along, then.

8:00:47 PM kileyairell: (test)

8:01:03 PM majdougmcknight: Tagan> Very well...lastly, there remains the problem of unrest among out civilian population. 

8:01:07 PM ltcdrhducaine: {{Pass everyeone.  :)}}

8:01:08 PM willfmarlowe: <<Grrr.>>

8:01:16 PM ltcdrhducaine: ::moves some people around, still half-listening to the conference::

8:01:39 PM vadmblackthorne: Security and counseling, then.

8:02:27 PM lttkirr: <<AIM no likey today.>>

8:03:05 PM ltcdrhducaine: {{::claws his way back in::  It's contagious!}}

8:03:09 PM majdougmcknight: Tagan> Indeed.  Simply put, we have thus far managed to provide food and potable water in adequate quantity for mere survival, but not satisfaction.  Our rationing program has not proved a great success asmong our people.

8:03:18 PM vadmblackthorne: ((Revolving door tonight!))

8:03:24 PM kyrrtreow: <<It's Marlowe, trying a different program>>

8:03:57 PM vadmblackthorne: T'Kirr, see what we can do about providing additional food.

8:04:27 PM majdougmcknight: Tagan> Our hope is that the supplies you have provided may soon ameliorate this situation, but for the moment, the problem persists.  There have been reports of wide-spread demonstrations across the fleet.  Two of our larger

8:04:32 PM lttkirr: ::nods::

8:05:20 PM majdougmcknight: supply ships, the Degra and the Ten'gala have already been paralyzed by open riots.  We have anticipated this situation to escalate, not deflate, unless something is done soon.

8:05:52 PM vadmblackthorne: Mr. McKnight, we'll need the Marines to keep this situation under control.

8:06:15 PM ltcdrhducaine: ::still befuddled on the warp fixing problem::

8:06:49 PM vadmblackthorne: Also, Counselor, I'd like you to see what you can do to ameliorate the cause of this unrest. See what you can learn about improving morale.

8:07:20 PM majdougmcknight: ::Frowns and shakes his head::  I'll do what I can, but sir, it's my duty to remind you that even with our reinforcements, we number 500 soldiers.  Even in conjunction with the Xindi peacekeeping forces, we can't hope to police

8:07:39 PM majdougmcknight: tens of thousands...at least, not with the niceities we're used to.

8:07:46 PM majdougmcknight: (niceties)

8:08:02 PM vadmblackthorne: Which is why I want the Counselor working on improving morale so that such policing won't be as crucial.

8:08:22 PM kileyairell: That should be interesting

8:09:03 PM majdougmcknight: And my hope is that these efforts will prove successful...but I should raise the possibility that if it's not, our only choice may be to implement some form of martial law.  I turst we're all well aware what that will mean.

8:09:15 PM majdougmcknight: Tagan> Perhaps you might humor me anyway, Major.

8:09:21 PM vadmblackthorne: ::looks to Tagan::

8:10:25 PM majdougmcknight: ::Frowns again::  The only way that 500 can pacify 100 times its number is by example.  That means that when I see an uprising, I put it down.  We'll keep our weapons to stun, but you can't do something like this without SOMONE

8:10:50 PM majdougmcknight: getting hurt.  And once it's quiet, the only way I can keep it quiet is by going through, and detaining anyone who so much as looks at me cross-eyed.

8:11:10 PM willfmarlowe: ::purses his lips and looks at the table::

8:11:14 PM vadmblackthorne: ::knows that's necessary at times, but wonders what Tagan will say::

8:11:16 PM willfmarlowe: Marlowe>*

8:11:34 PM ltcdrhducaine: ::mutters::  Or the use of forcefields is a good thing.

8:11:43 PM lttkirr: ::arches an eyebrow and turns her eyes to Tagan::

8:12:22 PM cmdrshelev: ::leans back in his seat and folds his arms::

8:12:32 PM majdougmcknight: Tagan> ::Looks down at the table for several long moments before replying::  I...I see.  Well, as your commanding officer said, let us hope it does not come to that. 

8:13:03 PM majdougmcknight: Tagan> If it does, then it is, sadly, the survival of my people I must seee to first.  After this is over, I shall accept the judgement of my people for the means I authorized to ensure that.

8:13:53 PM vadmblackthorne: We'll do what we must to get these people to safety.

8:14:30 PM vadmblackthorne: T'Kirr, have the remainder of science assist with the logistics of replicating these medical and food supplies.

8:14:45 PM lttkirr: ::thinks it should be obvious to anyone that causing a stir warrants aggressive action, but doesn't say anything::

8:14:53 PM lttkirr: ::nods::

8:15:43 PM ltcdrhducaine: ::watches the scene unfold, still tapping idly at his PADD::

8:15:47 PM vadmblackthorne: I believe that is everything, Tagan?

8:16:31 PM majdougmcknight: I believe so, unless...Talan, Jinan?

8:17:24 PM majdougmcknight: Tagan> ::After a sotto voce reminder from Jinan, assumes an emberassed _expression_::  Oh, of course.  We should, I believe, discuss the future disposition of our combined military assets?

8:17:31 PM cmdrshelev: ::Adjusts his posture to avoid falling asleep::

8:17:58 PM vadmblackthorne: Once we get moving, you mean?

8:19:28 PM majdougmcknight: Well, assuming we manage that before the Machen Bren return, of course.  But in any case, it would seem your ship represents the backbone of whatever defense we can mount.  I am prepared to consider placing our escort ships under

8:19:47 PM majdougmcknight: your direct command, if you believe that would yield a more efficient tactical response.

8:20:32 PM vadmblackthorne: I would ask that you do so, if you're willing. I am experienced at commanding multiple ship in battle, as I am in command of our Third Fleet.

8:22:05 PM majdougmcknight: Tagan> Very well.  I shall issue the order immediately upon returning to my ship.

8:22:45 PM vadmblackthorne: ::nods:: Thank you for your trust. If that is all, this meeting is adjourned.

8:22:58 PM vadmblackthorne: You all have your assigned duties.

8:23:20 PM lttkirr: ::stands::

8:23:20 PM vadmblackthorne: Doctor, get your staff briefed on the various Xindi physiologies as quickly as possible.

8:24:01 PM willfmarlowe: ::stands:: Understood.

8:24:06 PM cmdrshelev: ::stands and surreptitiously tries to shake life into his sleepy leg::

8:24:21 PM ltcdrhducaine: ::moves to the door and bursts onto the bridge::

8:24:36 PM willfmarlowe: ::heads for the door and quickly crosses the bridge into the turbolift::

8:24:41 PM kileyairell: ::atnads and heads to the bridge::

8:24:43 PM lttkirr: ::follows out and stops by Sci::

8:24:47 PM majdougmcknight: ::Stands slowly, clearly not happy about this assignment, but hardly surprised::

8:24:53 PM cmdrshelev: ::To Xindi:: If you're ready to return gentlemen.. ::gestures to the exit::

8:25:13 PM ltcdrhducaine: ::gets into the turbolift with Will::  Well, that was fun.  ::as the doors close::

8:25:21 PM majdougmcknight: Tagan> Nods silently and rises, along with his entourage::  After you, Commander.

8:25:34 PM vadmblackthorne: Commander, see to our guests.

8:25:42 PM cmdrshelev: As always, Admiral.

8:26:01 PM cmdrshelev: ::Leads the Xindi towards the TL::

8:26:15 PM vadmblackthorne: ::nods to the three Xindi::

8:26:40 PM willfmarlowe: I'm not looking forward to the next several days.

8:26:52 PM ltcdrhducaine: Me either.  At least, for the most part, you'll get to stay on Atlanits.

8:26:56 PM ltcdrhducaine: ::sighs and rubs his eyes::

8:27:19 PM willfmarlowe: When Tagan asked about military assets, I didn't know whether to laugh or scream.

8:27:31 PM majdougmcknight: Tagan> ::Pauses briefly::  I am surprised to discover my delight at discovering the limits of my ancestors' wisdom in fleeing the proliferation of your organization, Admiral.

8:27:39 PM ltcdrhducaine: ::grins::  Yeah, I hear ya.

8:27:45 PM willfmarlowe: You know what kind of shape they're in. Seems to me, they haven't got any.

8:27:45 PM lttkirr: +Marlowe+ T'Kirr to Doctor Marlowe.

8:27:55 PM willfmarlowe: +T'Kirr+ Marlowe here.

8:28:58 PM lttkirr: +Marlowe+ I'm considering Cargo Bay Two as the most efficient location to begin replicating.  We could transport supplies from there to the convoy as well.  Unless you feel the medical bay would be better?

8:28:59 PM vadmblackthorne: ::smiles:: Thank you, Tagan. I'm sure your people will thrive in their new homes, as well.

8:29:05 PM cmdrshelev: We don't fault you, Tagan. We probably would have done the same, but we owed them.

8:30:10 PM majdougmcknight: ::Nods once more to Blackthorne before turning to follow Shelev::

8:30:43 PM cmdrshelev: ::Squeezes into the TL between the members of the Xindi entourage right before the dore closes::

8:31:09 PM willfmarlowe: +T'Kirr+ You're right--they need those supplies now. I'll send a technician to reconfigure the replicator there. Can your people take it from there?

8:31:09 PM vadmblackthorne: ::smirks, recalling the Vulcan-Andorian tensions of the 22nd century::

8:32:13 PM lttkirr: +Marlowe+ Yes, although we would need your direction over the quantity and locations to beam the medical supplies.

8:32:23 PM vadmblackthorne: ::steps down onto the bridge and assumes command again::

8:32:27 PM ltcdrhducaine: {{Hey, all, I gotta jet.  I'll see you all next week! ::waves and runs like hell::}}

8:32:36 PM willfmarlowe: <<'Night!>>

8:32:37 PM lttkirr: <<See ya next week>>

8:33:02 PM majdougmcknight: Tagan> Commander...I would never ask you to betray a confidence, but your commander was vague when I asked about the expected arrival time of the Federation fleet.

8:33:11 PM willfmarlowe: +T'Kirr+ I'll upload the data to Cargo Bay 2 as soon as possible.

8:33:15 PM majdougmcknight: Tagan> We're going to be on our own for some time, aren't we?

8:33:23 PM lttkirr: +Marlowe+ Understood.

8:33:27 PM lttkirr: ::gathers her handful of staff and directs them to CB2::

8:33:36 PM willfmarlowe: ::steps off the turbolift and strides into sickbay::

8:33:38 PM cmdrshelev: Let's just say we had to change course to get here on time.

8:33:52 PM vadmblackthorne: ::orders a cup of tea from a yeoman, and reads the PADD with the latest 3F positionings on it::

8:33:52 PM cmdrshelev: It was either arrive too late or too early and we picked too early.

8:33:56 PM willfmarlowe: Mr. Wilkstein.

8:34:03 PM willfmarlowe: Wilkstein> Sir?

8:34:28 PM willfmarlowe: Go to Cargo Bay 2 and reconfigure the replicator there for medical-grade supplies.

8:34:41 PM willfmarlowe: Wilkstein> Right. Give me three hours--

8:34:52 PM willfmarlowe: --Thirty minutes or I'll have that Ensign's pip--

8:35:01 PM willfmarlowe: Wilkstein>--Thirty minutes and it'll be done, sir.

8:35:10 PM cmdrshelev: ::TL doors open:: But that's better than too late, isn't it?

8:35:21 PM willfmarlowe: Wilkstein> ::hightails it out of sickbay, toolkit in hand::

8:35:22 PM lttkirr: ::redirects sensory alerts to duplicate any notifications to CB2 and leaves the console, entering the TL::

8:36:49 PM lttkirr: ::heads straight for CB2 and enters, preparing for the replication process::

8:36:56 PM majdougmcknight: Tagan> In the short term, certainly.  For the first time, since the cataclysm, my people have tangible hope.  It remains to be seen, however, how long that hope will stand up to a Machen Bren battle group.

8:37:22 PM cmdrshelev: The first two weren't a problem.

8:37:26 PM willfmarlowe: Wilkstein> ::arrives in CB2 and starts working on the replicator::

8:37:48 PM willfmarlowe: ::coordinates replication and transport from the small medical bay adjacent to sickbay::

8:38:03 PM vadmblackthorne: PAUSE SIM

8:38:04 PM vadmblackthorne: PAUSE SIM

8:38:05 PM vadmblackthorne: PAUSE SIM

8:38:06 PM lttkirr: ::pauses::

8:38:09 PM kileyairell: ::pauses::

8:38:10 PM willfmarlowe: ::pauses::

8:38:14 PM majdougmcknight: ::pauses::

8:38:48 PM cmdrshelev: ::pauses for good measure::

8:39:08 PM vadmblackthorne: ::nods to Shelev::

8:39:25 PM cmdrshelev: No comments this week?

8:39:54 PM vadmblackthorne: The whistle, commander.

8:40:10 PM cmdrshelev: Last time you yelled at me for whistling too early.

8:40:21 PM lttkirr: <<The AA one...?>>

8:40:27 PM vadmblackthorne: Call them to attention.

8:40:39 PM cmdrshelev: ::tweeeeeeeeEEEEEEEEEEEeeeeeeeeeeeeeet::

8:40:41 PM kileyairell: ::AA::

8:40:44 PM majdougmcknight: ::AA::

8:40:45 PM lttkirr: ::AA::

8:40:54 PM willfmarlowe: ::AA::

8:41:21 PM vadmblackthorne: Okay, we have a lot of work ahead of us to get this convoy moving.

8:41:55 PM vadmblackthorne: I want us moving by the end of next sim.

8:42:12 PM vadmblackthorne: Questions?

8:42:19 PM lttkirr: ::raises hand::

8:42:27 PM vadmblackthorne: T'Kirr?

8:42:28 PM lttkirr: Is it okay if Sci is unmanned =P

8:43:14 PM vadmblackthorne: As long as you're off working somewhere else. :)

8:43:24 PM vadmblackthorne: And I don't mean "working" in the holodeck.

8:43:39 PM lttkirr: I have 2 sci people and they'll be replicating, heh.

8:43:47 PM lttkirr: Anyway, that's all.

8:44:20 PM vadmblackthorne: Anyone else?

8:44:43 PM willfmarlowe: Do you see my username as WillFMarlowe?

8:44:47 PM cmdrshelev: Yes

8:44:48 PM lttkirr: Yes

8:44:57 PM willfmarlowe: Thanks.

8:45:10 PM vadmblackthorne: Okay, that's all for this week. Commander?

8:45:20 PM willfmarlowe: (AIM screwed me up so bad I don't know my own name.)

8:45:22 PM cmdrshelev: Dismissed!

8:45:38 PM kileyairell: night all

8:45:39 PM willfmarlowe: G'night everyone!

8:45:41 PM cmdrshelev: night