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    Poll of the Week: Bad Luck

    in Poll of the Month

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    I voted Harry Kim because seriously, who gets stuck serving as an ensign for 7 years? That's just rotten luck right there. Eternal Ensign is like "eternal cub" in a Werewolf game. You can get away with everything and your sins are swept under the rug by your superiors.

    Overheard in the Shoals: Veritas Notable Quotables

    in Appreciations

    Posted · Edited by Skyfire

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    Rosek: ::pauses:: I wonder if we could use the shuttles to help with maneuvering. We could modify their tractor beams to take more stress. That would take some of it off of the Veritas’ tractor beam and maybe increase our mobility. It would require a coordinated effort with the Astraeus, but I think it could work.

    Walker: :: Nodding:: Yeah, I think that could work. And for once a plan that doesn't require bending the laws of physics. :: She turned with a mock disapproving look toward Lael. :: I thought I warned you about coming up with those sort of realistic and possible ideas.

    ::Lael grinned. It was almost strange how much more relaxed it was between them. It hadn’t been but a few months ago that they’d been arguing fairly aggressively in front of not only the Captain and the entire senior staff, but also in front of Antor II’s governor as well. She didn’t expect things to always be candy canes and lollipops between her and Luna.::

    ::They were going to butt heads on occasion. They were both naturally stubborn, opinionated people. The important thing was that they addressed their disagreements in a professional way without making it personal. Given their recent conversations, Lael had hope that they would at the very least develop a working relationship based on mutual trust and respect. Though she did secretly hope they could be friends outside of duty, too.::

    Rosek: You’re the boss. I just work here.

    Walker: Well just don't let it happen again.  Your next idea had better make Admirals sweat in terror to hear of it. :: She chuckled and shook her head. ::

    Rosek: ::laughs:: You’ve got it, boss.

    :: At that moment, the yellow alert flashed. Lael had to resist the urge to roll her eyes. It was always someone out here...especially, she was finding, in areas beyond the edge of frequented space like the Shoals. It was a damn good thing her time in the other universe had taught her how to adapt quickly to changing circumstances. She doubted she would have lasted a day out here as a green Ensign.::

    Walker: And that is why we can't have nice ideas.  

     

     

    Lt. Skyfire: Grateful to Be Alive

    in 2017

    Posted

    OOC: Takes place after "After the Hocktin" but before "A Fresh Start." The stardate used in the sim corresponds to the date the sim was published.

    (( Runabout Yahtzee))
    [[Time Index: En Route to Antor II]]

    :: Sleep eluded him. It wasn't that he didn't want to sleep, quite the opposite. He was exhausted, physically and mentally. While he craved sleep with every fiber of his being, it continued to slip his grasp. With a sigh, he sat back up and pulled his legs onto the bunk in a half lotus position and began to breathe rhythmically as he began some of the meditation techniques he'd learned. Today was much like any other day, but with one exception. It was his birthday. ::

    (( Flashback -- Transporter Room 2, USS Za ))
    (( Time Index: 239407.06 ))

    :: Chythar took up a position near the transporter console and began programming in the specifics for calibration of the biofilter as Mindor spoke. He needed this to work, for all their sakes. Alex, Lael, his own, and Maddie’s. His focus, or lack of focus, was shaky at best and it took him every ounce of will to keep it. He was likely going to hate himself if he couldn't get this to work before his memory failed him and he forgot how to work this thing.  ::
     
    Skyfire: Almost got it…
     
    :: Once the biofilters were calibrated, he slammed his hand to the button and retrieved the away team, beaming them straight into the quarantined Sickbay before treating Mr. Mindorn's injury with one of the medkits in the transporter room. After said injury was treated and their guest had departed to the surface via the transporter, Chythar beamed himself to sickbay as well. ::

    (( Sickbay, USS Za ))

    :: Mark was busy injecting the cure into everyone who was afflicted by the virus. He was assisted by Greywin Fergus, who remained oddly silent during the whole thing except when spoken to. The hologram was also relatively quiet, but that was more because he hadn't been gifted with a small talk routine yet. As the away team returned from the surface, Mark smiled at the Vissian. ::

    Vondaryan: ::blinking:: Well, that was surprising. ::smiling:: But I'm glad to see you. ::he coughed again, more blood coming forth:: How's the cure coming along?

    Mark: Done. It's good to see you too, sir. I just want you to lie back now, and relax. :: The holographic doc pressed a hypo to Trellis' neck and allowed him to sleep it off. ::

    :: Chythar materialized also and lay down onto a biobed none the worse for wear. He was running a high fever at this point and was experiencing rather severe tremors. It was probably just as well he didn't attempt to handle anything. Mark took one look at the doc and quickly injected a hypospray into Skyfire's neck, helping him lie down before he passed out. ::

    Mark: =/\= Mark to Dr. Alexander. =/\=

    Alexander: ::taps her commbadge:: =/\= Go ahead, Mark. =/\=

    Mark: =/\= Just wanted to let you know, thanks to your efforts the away teams are stable. Thanks to Dr. Skyfire's efforts, the teams are home. He and Maddy are also stabilized. I can only assume the Hocktin guest has been returned to his people. =/\=

    Alexander: =/\= Good to hear, Mark. I still have more batches to mix. Keep me updated.=/\=

    Mark: =/\= Understood. Mark out.=/\=

    (( End Flashback )) 

    (( Present, Runabout Yahtzee ))

    :: Another unremarkable day, except in a few respects. One, he'd lived to see this day through the efforts of his best friends: Alora DeVeau, Dassa Alexander, and Lael Rosek. Two, he'd just been asked by his partner to move in with him aboard the Veritas, which was a major stepping stone in this phase of his life -- his first serious relationship. Three, Alex had survived through the exact same efforts, plus a bit more because of Lael's heroism displayed during the away mission. ::

    :: Another year older, and some things didn't change -- he never actually marked the occasion with anything. Recently, after his recent doubt in his abilities and his gratitude at being allowed to survive another day, he decided he had to give thanks to someone. Even though Dassa had only told him half a dozen times to have faith, he wasn't a true believer; not yet. He whispered a silent prayer of gratitude at being allowed to survive, following it up by making the sign of the cross. He felt calmer now, but sleep was still going to elude him for a while to come. ::

    :: In his head, he made a list of what all he had to do upon their arrival. ::

    oO Step one: check in with the captain and XO. Step two, attempt to arrange for staying with Alex. Step three, get checked out by medical. Step four, get checked out by the counselor. Step five, introduce Alex to my sister. Oo

    :: He remained in meditation until they landed. ::

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    Lieutenant Chythar Skyfire, MD
    Medical Officer
    USS Veritas NCC-95035
    O239002CS0

    & 

    Mark (NPC)
    EMH Mk IV
    O239002CS0

    Featuring Flashback Content by 

    PNPC Lieutenant Dassa Alexander, PD, PDS
    Medical Officer
    USS Veritas
    I238110RH0

    & 

    Lieutenant Commander Trellis Vondaryan
    First Officer
    USS Za
    O239208TV0

    Simming death

    in Poll of the Month

    Posted

    It depends on the character. If it was an alternate universe self such as the kind Vess had to kill, then yes. Likely quick and painless. If it's an NPC who is slated for death but it needs to be slow and agonizing because plot, then slow and agonizing. If it's an NPC's relative...well, that's different and likely have time to say good byes and such. 

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    Watching order

    in Trek Discussion

    Posted

    Here's my viewing order, and this may not work for everyone.

    • Movies: The first 10 (Star Trek Motion Picture to Nemesis) <-- note, since our game takes place after Nemesis, you should probably stop here with the movies.
    • The Original Series
    • Enterprise (Pre-Kirkian Era) (you can reverse this with TOS if you fancy)
    • The Next Generation
    • Deep Space Nine
    • Voyager

    Most of the uniform images seem to be in the Nemesis style, though the badge types differ depending on the artist. :-) Hope this helps you out.

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    Overheard in the Shoals: Veritas Notable Quotables

    in Appreciations

    Posted

    If I had to choose a quote from "Letters From Home", it'd be this one:

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    Rahman: Commander Walker, your idea and execution of a quantum detonation probably saved all our lives. Some would say you're a miracle worker. I would say you're one crazy <expletive>. But since there's no crazy <expletive> award, I instead am proud to bestow upon you another citation of the Innovation Ribbon.

     

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