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Topic: Kingmaker Adventure Path 2.0
Subject: + 0 Shovel of Mundane Uses
As the group settled in and made welcomes, Kyrie dropped down from the cart, taking a look around.
"Good size place. Kind of reminds me of home." She noted. Larger scale than the small house she grew up in, of course, but a fair number of characteristics were the same.
She sniffed the air casually. There was no scent of tilled soil, but that was okay. Maybe they could add on a small field for crops if they needed one. Always good to have home grown produce. Her shovel would be as good for that purpose as it would be in the defense of the place.
Kyrie gave a smile to Svetlana, "Thank you for the hospitality." She said, before wandering closer, watching with interest as the stew cooked, but making sure to not get in the way. "Is it okay if I watch? I've been meaning to learn."
Maybe it would've been a good idea to finish learning cooking from her Mah'i before her adventure. Oh well, Mah'r always said that hindsight had its own looking glass, which was always on.
Posted on 2013-02-22 at 07:14:26.
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Topic: Star Trek: The Cassius Incident Q&A
Subject: Meow
This butterfly hopes so 
Posted on 2013-02-22 at 06:14:13.
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Topic: Reralae's Story Fragments
Subject: Desperate Measures
The moon rose red, one of the few remaining lights in the still city. All was quiet, except for the slow, aimless steps that echoed from the shadows. Occasionally, there was a muffled crash of something or someone tripping over a fallen streetlight or similar debris.
Too much noise for the dead.
"It's nearly impossible for me to get a sense on how many are out there." Luminia murmured, "I don't like it."
The goth girl was no stranger to zombies. She had been claimed by people to be a vampire, both seriously and in jest, and with research into her claimed being also came some knowledge about the different types of undead in general. Luminia grimaced, one of her fangs glinting in the faint candlelight inside the outpost - really nothing more than a boarded up corner store they had connected up to the base.
"I do wish you'd take those off, in this light it might scare me." Jinx joked.
Luminia giggled, "I'm so used to them now, not wearing them just feels weird." She admitted, "But really, I think we might want to consider abandoning this building."
Jinx blinked, "Why is that? We all thought it was a good idea to get more space."
"The connection back to the house isn't easy, and the older members of the coven won't be able to make it here if needed. We need to try to stay together as a group as much as possible. That's how it works." Luminia whispered.
Jinx looked back at her friend sadly, "Well, to be honest, that might be a bit too optimistic…"
Luminia sighed, "I know." She turned her gaze towards the boarded up window, listening again. "Something just feels wrong."
Silence. If she weren't already pale skinned, Luminia's face would have permanently changed to be so then.
"Get back!" she shouted suddenly, eyes darting to her surroundings as she jumped back, drawing her bokken in the same movement.
"What?"
No time. She grabbed Jinx with her free hand, and ran back towards the stairs. Not a moment too soon. Inhuman cries rang out as the boards bracing the exits were tested. The banging, strangely enough, aided both sides. It jumpstarted the adrenal system of both girls, and weakened the barriers between them and the dead horde. With Jinx in tow, Luminia darted up the staircase, not bothering to slam the door behind her. These things didn't stop for doors. At least not un-reinforced ones.
"Where are we going? The way back-"
"We're not going that way. It'd lead them back with us." Luminia said, her azure eyes steely as she quickly considered her options. There was only one.
Make a stand wasn't it.
"The roof." Luminia said as she continued to pull Jinx up the stairs.
"What about it?" Jinx asked, panting to keep up.
"Breathe, match your steps. Remember the marathon?"
"But what- oh never mind." Jinx shook her head, clearing her mind a bit to focus on her pacing and her breathing.
When they reached the roof, Luminia did not stop. Jinx saw what she was doing immediately.
"Are you crazy!?"
"JUMP!"
Maybe she really is a vampire, Jinx thought, I sure hope she can fly.
* * *
Silly Jinx, of course vampires can fly. That was never the question.
Question is, did Luminia judge the distance to the building beside them correctly? 
Dashing on top of/through buildings is fun. Mirror's Edge, zombie edition? 
Yeah, that'd just be silly.
Either way, I like Luminia.
Posted on 2012-12-29 at 18:23:38.
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Topic: Star Wars The Imperial March Q&A
Subject: Going to...
Wait on Ayrn to post before me just so I know where Fayt ends up before posting
Posted on 2012-11-18 at 18:16:27.
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Topic: Star Trek: The Cassius Incident Q&A
Subject: Hmm
My post feels a bit short but at the same time, that's because I don't want to get too side tracked by my simulation of the Borg Ellipsoid until Rena actually gets an opportunity to build it and examine it
Posted on 2012-11-16 at 04:19:22.
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Topic: Star Trek: the Cassius Incident
Subject: Make it so, make it better, make it stronger, we have-wait no we don't have the tech
Stardate 2368.07.08
USS Discovery, Observation Lounge - 0800
Meet the time. The time was important. It would not do to be late. Thankfully, Rena was not late. She could feel the bits of fatigue gnawing at the back and edges of her mind, but gave them no heed. Focus on the present. What needed to be done. At this point in time, what needed to be done was listening.
"Minor bumps accounted with various personnel," Rena acknowledged to the captain's opening, "But nothing major on my end."
Never one for meaningless subtleties, the Captain launched right to the heart of the matter. "As you all know, I ordered this morning's drill. It was a desperate - more than that, a hopeless - situation, which is what I frankly asked for. I am fully aware that this is not the sort of thing that is popular with the crew, and while I can understand that fact, I will calmly tell you now that I do not care."
Rena nodded as she paid attention to the Captain as he continued with his explanation. It made as much sense to her as she presumed it did to the captain. There was undoubted merit in such exercises. So long as they weren't frequent.
"I expect a full departmental report from each of you by the end of the day."
Rena nodded again, her face a gentle smile as she ran a review plan through her mind. Her train of thought was derailed however, as she was addressed.
The Captain next turned his attention to the CSO. "Lieutenant Leiran, I want to commend you for your ingenuity during our simulation. I would like for you to research this concept fully - if it proves fruitful, this could be an invaluable tool for Starfleet."
Rena nodded once more, "It is a fairly new approach. As far as I'm aware, there hasn't been much research done with regards to the results of technological assimilation by the Borg. I'm personally quite intrigued by the hypothetical design of the ship we were facing."
That said, her mind now wandered to what Uzuki had managed to build via simulation in that short amount of time. Probably nothing substantial yet, but she was personally keen on heading the project to see its results...
Posted on 2012-11-16 at 04:14:39.
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Topic: Star Wars: The Imperial March
Subject: No objections to carrying, alternative could light the forest up...
Fayt whistled in acknowledgement as she propelled herself out of the trench to follow after the soldiers, careful not to stray too close to any foliage, before setting down by the edge. With a quick access to her navigation subroutines, she attempted to get bearings on their current position relative to the target location.
It couldn't be harder than keeping track of astronavigation coordinates in the memory she accessed when aiding a ship's hyperdrive. At present though, she had to make sure she didn't get caught up in any of the local flora...
Posted on 2012-11-14 at 07:03:43.
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Topic: Star Trek: the Cassius Incident
Subject: Ruea and Rena... two old classmates
Stardate 2368.07.08
USS Discovery, Ruea's Quarters - 0335
"How are you holding up?" Leiran asked as she sat in an armchair. She let her body relax a bit, listening to the many water features active in Ruea's room.
"Not as bad as I thought I'd be." Ruea replied honestly, carefully adding ingredients to the two tea bags in front of her, "When the alert went off I was worried, but Merrows and Aqua were calm, and that helped me be calm too. What a relief that was a drill. If that was a real encounter-"
Leiran chuckled weakly, "Yeah, didn't look like it was going to end well."
Using an archaic heater, Ruea brought some water to a boil, and poured the two cups, before setting them aside to steep for a bit. Eventually the light scent of lemon began to permeate through the room. At that point, Ruea gave one of the cups to Leiran, keeping the other for herself as she sat opposite Leiran.
Taking a sip, Leiran let out a soft sigh, "I needed this. You're quite good at brewing tea."
Ruea fidgeted a bit as she sipped from her own cup, "Lt Mihari said the same thing. She asked if she could learn at some point."
Leiran chuckled, "That doesn't surprise me. She'll probably pick up your recipe quite quickly. She is a rather visual person."
Ruea nodded, "I hope so. With any luck she'll get better than me."
"Hm," Leiran tilted her head a bit, before taking another sip, "Doesn't seem like we get much opportunity to do this."
Ruea nodded, "Well things have been getting busier. You have your research, the whole department to look after, and I have Aqua and Merrows to look after."
"I think I should try to free some time for this, we haven't really had much opportunity to relax like this since university." Leiran thought aloud.
Ruea chuckled, "As long as you don't start getting addicted to my tea. That would not be a good thing." She joked.
"Nonsense, it's all natural and good for the nerves." Leiran countered, chuckling as well.
After sharing a second cup of tea, the two friends called it a night. After all, shift began again in only a few hours...
Posted on 2012-11-01 at 03:28:55.
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Topic: Star Wars: The Imperial March
Subject: NmB - not my business
Mud. Mud was annoying. Still better than being shot at. How much better? Well that was some arbitrary function g that at the moment Fayt didn't really think was a good idea to calculate. Instead she just focused on 'jumping' via her thrusters from firm ground to firm ground so she wouldn't get stuck in the mud and slow the group down.
Posted on 2012-11-01 at 02:30:47.
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Topic: Disney Buys Lucasfilm
Subject: well...
Thinking about it further, Disney actually is at least one of the best choices. The main thing that (in my opinion) went wrong with the prequels is that they put too much effort into explaining things. They essentially had to squish an entire persons life story into three movies while under the mo of explaining just about anything and everything. while making that one person 'special' and going too far with all of the above.
Under further thought, I don't think Disney will fall into the same problem. They're pretty good at not explaining things. Ie tron. We are given the grid and matter to data conversion, and no one explains it and everything is good.
The other thing I think about in the back of my mind though is that all stories end at one point or another. Expanding things starts targetting a smaller and smaller audience because like all things there are those who like the expanded universe and those that don't. Pushing things into Canon status can segment a series' following who preferred one take over the other, etc.
So would it have been better to leave it? Not sure, but I don't think it would have been a bad decision either. Sometimes you just have to let the story go, and leave the rest of the fun to the audience to interpret what ifs and conjectures.
Posted on 2012-10-31 at 15:43:07.
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Topic: Star Trek: The Cassius Incident Q&A
Subject: posts...
I have nothing critical to post prior to 800 that can't be included as a semi back post for additional flavour for my response to 800. 
Synopsis, Leiran meets with Ruea for tea, and some background information happens.
Posted on 2012-10-31 at 14:36:16.
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Topic: Disney Buys Lucasfilm
Subject: Well
A friend of mine and I were discussing it a bit. There are many ways they could take it. So far it seeme like they intend to go along the expanded universe route with a sequel trilogy.
Unfortunately, this can be good or bad. There is a good foundation of material to use, but at the same time, the capacity to really mess things over is there, particularly with some of the things they have going.
For instance, I am not particularly enthused by the now real possibility of kingdom hearts crossing over with star wars...
Posted on 2012-10-31 at 14:31:20.
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Topic: Star Trek: The Cassius Incident Q&A
Subject: Post up for Rena
I wasn't kidding when I said Rena doesn't get angry. She gets focused, and then when her focus is broken, well...
That's when she gets flustered.
She definitely has a lot going on in her head right now... adrenaline rush + brainwave doesn't exactly let her stop/crash that quickly, even if she'd like that to be the case 
Posted on 2012-10-30 at 00:14:16.
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Topic: Star Trek: the Cassius Incident
Subject: What goes up must come down
Stardate 2368.07.08
USS Discovery, main bridge - 0321
In the heat of the moment, was it really a bad thing to have a voice whispering in your ear? Rena didn't think so. Two in harmony surpasses one in perfection. She muttered under her breath, seemingly in a fast paced conversation with herself.
"- the sensor relays. If we triangulate impact trajectories -...- consider core power, are they targeting power sources? -...- sensing our sensors? Maybe-...-"
She wasn't listening to the ops officers. They knew how to make the most of the ship. It was Rena's position to figure out the what, if there was something that could be done with resources that wasn't immediately apparent. Salvage, improvise to run, or even turn the tide.
Yet the sensor readings weren't cooperating as she had hoped. Just how fast was this thing adapting to them? Rena typed at the console, trying to see how to articulate the sensor cycles into a stochastic system that even Ridley wouldn't be able to follow. Maybe if-
"Cancel red alert. Computer, cancel simulation."
Wait, what?
Rena stared as the console changed back to normal, nothing remaining of the chaos it was showing just seconds before. She blinked as her heart and mind stopped racing, slowing down enough to register what was said.
At that point, Blair was addressing everyone. The whole thing was a rather elaborate simulation. An exercise and drill.
Rena looked a bit flustered as she rubbed the back of her head. That was a good thing, right? No real danger, they were all okay, and things went, well, they'd find out how things went at eight hundred. Yet, the scientist in her was actually kind of disappointed. An actual hybridization of three technologies. The thought of studying something like that sent a shiver down her back. She took a breath and chuckled.
"That was an incredible exercise." She breathed, taking in a deep breath.
=/\= Uzuki to Leiran, does this mean I should stop my simulation? =/\=
Rena shook her head even though Shion wasn't there too see, "No, just put the simulation away for now and get some rest. I think I'd like to take a look at it later."
=/\= Roger, Uzuki out. =/\=
Speaking of other loose ends... Rena tapped her comm, "Leiran to Ridley, you probably guessed but you can put the sensor systems back into storage."
=/\= I almost have one probe outfitted. Should I dismantle it? =/\=
Rena shook her head again, "No, leave it for now. Just tidy up and store that one, though do make sure it is labelled correctly. Get some rest after."
=/\= Okay ma'am, Ridley out. =/\=
One thing left. Rena tapped her comm for the last time, "Leiran to Zohm, please return to the bridge to resume your shift."
=/\= I'll be up in a moment, turbolifts are a bit crammed. =/\=
Rena chuckled, "No rush. Leiran out."
Taking another breath, Rena rubbed at her forehead as she felt her body's adrenaline level dropping. In addition, coming down from the eur-bloody-eka state was almost as intense as reaching it, just in the opposite way. She could feel a hint of sadness as well. Either way, she was definitely going to need a cup of tea later.
Posted on 2012-10-29 at 23:53:08.
Edited on 2012-10-29 at 23:56:59 by Reralae
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Topic: Star Trek: The Cassius Incident Q&A
Subject: Omg LOL
Kudos to Olan that's the one thing I was not expecting in the least.
Now I am not even sure how Leiran will react. On the one hand relief, on the other, disappointment at no new tech and science to be found right now? Hehe, I'll figure it out ...
Posted on 2012-10-29 at 21:14:02.
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Topic: Star Trek: The Cassius Incident Q&A
Subject: Re: Free form
Half the time I'm just building what I'm doing in the science dept from reference pointers to things if they already exist, and filling in blanks with raw pseudoscience of the square root of -1 degree
I'm just fortunate that I can fill in those blanks pretty well since I kind of have an overactive visualization and simulation capacity.
Perfect for a techie or sciency or mad sciency or mad pseudomagicscience-y characters. 
Posted on 2012-10-28 at 17:11:33.
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Topic: Star Trek: The Cassius Incident Q&A
Subject: Whoo
Pretty much just had Lt. Leiran say what went through my mind after I read Eol's post thoroughly. Hope that's okay
Side note, if tachyon sensor technology is out of date for the setting, I'll just remove references to it in my post.
Posted on 2012-10-27 at 00:03:09.
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Topic: Star Trek: the Cassius Incident
Subject: Brain waves are very intense
Stardate: 2368.07.08
USS Discovery, main bridge – 0320
"What did you say? Romulan, Klingon, and Borg?"
Rena almost looked stupified, but that look lasted only a second before her eyes widened. "Of course! Now we get it!"
Rena tapped her comm badge, "Leiran to Foreman, talk to me. Romulan cloaking device emissions. Klingon cloaking device emissions."
=/\= Well, one could be detected perhaps by gravitic sensors. Yes, yes that would do it, maybe. A sweep of metaphasic frequencies, perhaps oh, or yes, yes, maybe tachyon- =/\=
Rena quickly began furiously typing at the console, "Thank you. Leiran to Ridley, get some probes outfitted with tachyon sensor technology ready for launch as soon as possible. In the meantime, we're going to be adjusting our sensor relays."
Not caring if the connection was still open or not, Rena seemed to talk animatedly to herself. Her brain was on overdrive, and she could feel it. Maybe it was adrenaline, or maybe it was the surge of the scientist grasping at the unknown and grabbing on to something.
"... - alternation of sweeps. We need to consider - ... - yes. Assimilated - ... - maybe not. -...- hybridization of the comp-"
Taking in a breath, Rena looked over her progress, and actually spoke to acknowledge there were other people on the bridge, "Captain, I'm working by the assumption this thing is a hybrid and it alternates its cloaking types by adaptation. Randomizing sensor sweeps and focusing on known anti-cloaking tactics."
Taking a hand off the console but keeping the other at the railing in case of another impact, Rena tapped her com yet again, "Leiran to Uzuki, simulation module, try hybridizing known Borg, Klingon and Romulan technologies. Stealth and general fighters in particular."
=/\= Uh, okay, right away ma'am. =/\=
"Let's see if we can't figure out this thing." Rena muttered.
Posted on 2012-10-26 at 23:59:40.
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Topic: Star Trek: The Cassius Incident Q&A
Subject: So hyper right now
It's 2368, but has the tachyon detection tactic been discovered yet? Memory alpha wiki doesn't say when in 2368 that was.
Posted on 2012-10-26 at 22:28:44.
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Topic: Star Trek: The Cassius Incident Q&A
Subject: Now this is fascinating...
I have some research to do...
(still in class unfortunately)
Posted on 2012-10-26 at 21:09:09.
Edited on 2012-10-26 at 21:09:41 by Reralae
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Topic: Star Trek: The Cassius Incident Q&A
Subject: Tricky position...
I keep getting an idea in my mind about a possibility, but something also tells me this isn't a scientific encounter so to speak
I'm going to wait until out of class and see what these critical details will manifest as from the others' posts
Posted on 2012-10-26 at 18:40:07.
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Topic: Zombies in Chicago: Chapter 2 Q&A
Subject: Meri!!!
Been a while are you thinking of playing too?
Posted on 2012-10-25 at 21:28:31.
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Topic: Star Trek: The Cassius Incident Q&A
Subject: Whew
Got the post in
Was tempted to suggest an additional course of action but figured that could come a bit later.
Posted on 2012-10-25 at 00:03:41.
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Topic: Star Trek: the Cassius Incident
Subject: No sleep for the sleepless
Stardate: 2368.07.08
USS Discovery, Lt. Leiran’s Quarters – 0246
Rena could not sleep. Sleep this 'night' was just a comfortable elusive blanket hiding in the closet, in some box, covered with dust, hidden inside more boxes, and underneath a piano. Her knees ached, and her shoulder kept shocking her awake with short sharp bursts of pain. Phantom pain. It was getting worse lately, but then, that was something she was used to. She knew it was like this every month, give or take. She knew just as well that she would not be sleeping any time soon.
Well, if we're awake, we can work. The more done, the less to do later. Rena thought as she sat up, before catching herself, I can work.
"Computer, lights on please."
A few metallic thunks were heard as Rena wandered to her dresser, pulling out her uniform, adjusting her pants and adding the padding between her metal feet and her shoes. Rena added the padding to her right arm, before encasing it in a shoulder-length glove, and wearing a matching, though shorter glove on her left hand. Finally, she put on the blue uniform jacket, attached her headband, and nodded to herself in the mirror with confidence.
Rena still had science to do...
USS Discovery, Lt. Leiran’s Lab – 0310
=/\= ... I thought it would also be a good idea to advise you to take the opportunity to sleep rather than work. You are busy as our department head already after all. =/\=
"I'm well aware of the time, Aqinna." Rena replied, "But I had a brainwave, and wanted to explore it while it was fresh in my mind." She lied, placing the petri dish in her hands on her workstation.
=/\= Wouldn't the more logical thing have been to note it for purusal during your waking hours? =/\= Selaria asked.
"Yes, but as you know, I'm Human, and can be illogical." Rena chuckled as her visor lowered, obsuring her face and magnifying her vision to look at the cell culture.
=/\= Well, next time do consider it. As you say, you are Human, not Vulcan, so you can not afford to push your body to the same degree. =/\= Selaria replied, a bit of concern in her voice.
"Thanks for looking out for me, and for answering my questions." Rena replied sincerely, "I've been following cell growth for a while, and it's always good to have a second opinion."
=/\= Not a problem, Lt. Aqinna out. =/\=
"Now, let's see what we have here... this batch seemed promis-"
BOOM!!
Rena felt herself slammed into the floor. She groaned as her right shoulder and knees ached from the impact, having hit the floor with her right elbow first, her left hand going to her right shoulder to rub it. It was perhaps a good thing that she just stayed still a minute to recover.
BOOM!!
No flying this time, Rena felt herself hit the side of the workbench, but it wasn't nearly as bad an impact. Taking the opportunity, she quickly got to her feet, bracing herself in case of another.
"Did we hit an ast-"
The words stopped in her throat as she looked down. The petri dish was gone. A quick surveying of the floor revealed her worst fear. The dish was broken, the culture within already contaminated just by open air. Rena gritted her teeth, but took a breath. There was always more science to do, one way or another.
She tapped the comm badge. "Leiran to Zohm. What's going on up there?"
=/\= We haven't the foggiest. Two hits by... something, nothing showing up on sensors though. =/\= Zohm replied from his post at the bridge.
"I'm on my way. Ensign, you get down to the labs and help the others. Make sure everything's intact." Rena said, quickly picking up and disposing of the petri dish.
=/\= Roger. =/\=
Rena tapped her comm again as she walked out of her lab, "Leiran to Uzuki."
=/\= Shion here, what's going on? =/\=
"Not sure, get a simulation module started as soon as you can. I'll get more information to you as it comes." Rena added as she strode to the turbolift, "Get in touch with Lt. Foreman and Ensign Ridley too. I'm heading to the bridge."
=/\= Got it. Uzuki out. =/\=
USS Discovery, Main Bridge - 0319
Following closely behind Serene, Rena quickly took up her place at the now-vacant science console, catching just the last bit of Mac's suggestion.
"Per’aps these sneaky buggers’ll give a bit o’ a chase an’ we’ll catch a wink o’ their energy signature ef naught else… Give us somethen’ ta point at, aye?”
"Even if they don't move, the increased range might allow us to get a better scan of their weapon's emissions, perhaps help get something to identify what we're dealing with." Leiran added, her visor retracting as she surveyed the console displays. "No readings." She confirmed.
Posted on 2012-10-24 at 23:59:09.
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Topic: Star Trek: The Cassius Incident Q&A
Subject: So, if reading correctly...
Alpha tends to be when the main officers are most active or do they have slightly more extended shifts? Or is that something that's kind of moderated by the individual, so long as they are minimally active as required? Just trying to see if I'm reading this right
Posted on 2012-10-24 at 22:22:04.
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