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Topic: Star Trek: the Edge of Duty Q&A
Subject: Psssst.
Hiiiiiiiii. 
I live. Might be lookin' to saunter back into the doings. 
I shall be lurking in the meantime.
Posted on 2016-12-15 at 15:09:50.
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Topic: Eol goes around the sun...
Subject: Happee Hatching Day
Happy birthday, my brother; love you bunches. Proud to be your friend.
I made you a rum cake.
But now it's just cake.
And I'm drunk.
Release the kraken, and may you PLANT yourself somewhere fun and comfy this day. 
Posted on 2016-04-20 at 17:25:10.
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Topic: Star Trek: the Edge of Duty Q&A
Subject: New development
Hey again. Well, after the events of the last two days, I have now left the organization. Those in it who could make a difference have chosen not to, and it has fallen to people squabbling and arguing about non-important crap before my friend's body is even in the ground. I want no further part of it, and am honestly rather relieved to be leaving it. One must pick one's battles, and if the battle has no hope of success with the way things currently are, it makes little sense to fight it.
However, I'm not ready to resume gaming just yet. While I have no problems with being out of SFI as it is now, it was still a part of my life for many years, and my Trek fandom is in a weird place right now.
So my thought is, continue as planned to NPC or replace Thorson, and when my head is back in the game, I'll just come along somewhere as a new character.
Thanks for the words of support. I love Star Trek and always have. But when things become more about politics and less about Star Trek, or for that matter less about the passing of a fellow human being, then being a part of such a group becomes nothing but a source of disgust and disappointment.
Besides, one doesn't need a fan club to be a fan.
Posted on 2016-04-20 at 11:05:54.
Edited on 2016-04-20 at 11:47:31 by Duncan74
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Topic: Star Trek: the Edge of Duty Q&A
Subject: Unfortunate Tidings
Hey, all.
As you may or may not be aware, I am a member of Starfleet International Inc., considered the largest Star Trek fan organization in the world. I currently hold roughly a 4th-in-command position of the organization worldwide.
Well, today SFI had some shocking and tragic news; our Commander of SFI passed away unexpectedly this morning due to complications from an unspecified outpatient surgery. It's still a bit of a shock to write that, as this was very sudden and unexpected, and he was a good guy and a friend.
What this means organization-wise is that I will be immediately moving up to a position of greater responsibility in SFI, and it's going to require a significant investment of free time handling my new admin duties for an organization of several thousand people. It pretty much has to happen now so that there are no snags in SFI's day-to-day operations (this is unprecedented as well as tragic; SFI has never had a Commander pass away while in office in over 40 years of existence).
Thus, I am unfortunately going to have to hang up Thorson's shiny metal arm. Eol has agreed to NPC him as necessary, although I hope I can at least pop in from time to time to keep up with the story and maybe do an occasional post of my own.
My apologies to whomever I was in the midst of RP with and to whom I had upcoming RP sessions with.
Good gaming to all, and I'll be lurking when I can.
Posted on 2016-04-17 at 17:56:08.
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Topic: Star Trek: the Edge of Duty Q&A
Subject: Getting there...
Taking steps to get back on track.
Yanamari, check your PMs; sent you the continuation of our RP.
Still haven't had enough time to sit down, read the game thread and get caught up on the action. Will work on that tonight; probably a backpost or two to cover up to where we're at now, then something current.
Workin' on it!
Posted on 2016-04-12 at 08:09:53.
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Topic: Star Trek: the Edge of Duty Q&A
Subject: Not dead
Hey all. Just popped in to apologize for my inactivity; the weekend turned out to be pretty hectic as well. I am going to try to get caught up and get a post up after work tomorrow. We finished with overtime last week, so I'm back to normal hours and will have chunks of free time in the evenings again.
I owe Yanamari a continuation of our RP post; that will be my first priority.
Hope all is well with everyone. I now go away again.
Posted on 2016-04-10 at 21:01:24.
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Topic: Star Trek: the Edge of Duty Q&A
Subject: Yep
I'm gonna be honest, it may be the weekend before I post again. This overtime is brutal to body and mind. And as far as I know, we're doing it all week.
I promise that as soon as my brain flushes out all of the machining formulas, cost estimates, thousand-line CNC programs and the like and allows some Trek in, I shall get something up.
Posted on 2016-04-06 at 12:41:21.
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Topic: Star Trek: the Edge of Duty Q&A
Subject: ...and busy week
Morning, all. I'm trying to get a post or two worked on, but we're back on overtime for a bit at work and honestly I have just felt too drained to think up a post after getting home.
I'll try to get something up in the next couple of days. As always, feel free to move on if needed, and I can backpost to catch up. Just need to hit the Pause button.
Posted on 2016-04-05 at 06:32:07.
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Topic: Star Trek: the Edge of Duty Q&A
Subject: Science the poop out of it
Fear Horatio's botany powers.
Posted on 2016-04-02 at 00:18:10.
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Topic: Star Trek: the Edge of Duty Q&A
Subject: Further update...
I have been a doofus and whanged mah cranium, cutting it open and offering a plethora of stars to count. Boss told me to come on home. Want to nap but am not supposed to for a while, so I am aboot. Not in much shape to come up with posts, though.
Posted on 2016-04-01 at 10:26:30.
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Topic: Star Trek: the Edge of Duty Q&A
Subject: Update
My workplace is intact, but there's nearby damage to other places. We're all taking the day to help folks with cleanup at neighboring businesses that got damaged, so will now be off the air until most likely tomorrow.
Have a good day, all.
Posted on 2016-04-01 at 08:29:34.
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Topic: Star Trek: the Edge of Duty Q&A
Subject: Thanks again
Appreciate that, Olan. If it did indeed hit my shop, I will be going to help with cleanup tomorrow. Having done that before, I know I will be exhausted. So I shall return when I can. Yana and I have a collab in progress, and I still need to hear from Dox to start building our meeting as well. Also planning some sort of RP with Astrid soon.
Posted on 2016-03-31 at 22:21:43.
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Topic: Star Trek: the Edge of Duty Q&A
Subject: On a side note...
...I may or may not be on during the day tomorrow. The path of the damage described apparently goes right through where I work. So I may have a Tornado Day. Good thoughts and vibes for my coworkers appreciated.
Posted on 2016-03-31 at 22:11:27.
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Topic: Star Trek: the Edge of Duty Q&A
Subject: Thanks Yana
We're all good; clear skies for several days behind the mess, and it has gone on through. Very thankful.
Posted on 2016-03-31 at 22:08:15.
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Topic: Star Trek: the Edge of Duty Q&A
Subject: Almost to Oz
Well, given that we just got missed by a tornado by less than a mile, suffice to say I am now not quite in the right frame of mind to post tonight. More to come soon.
Go hug someone immediately. Surreal doesn't begin to cover it. Thought I was going to lose my family tonight.
End emotional outburst. Carry on. Love to you all.
Posted on 2016-03-31 at 21:30:50.
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Topic: Star Trek: the Edge of Duty Q&A
Subject: Two credits worth...
Just a note on Treknology.
First, Starfleet doesn't use slug throwers at all, except in highly specialized and mainly classified situations. Refer to the DS9 episode where a classified special ops weapon had a projectile that could cloak and beam to its target. It was highly unusual, and being a projectile weapon made it so. It would also be highly unusual for any starship to have other 'old school' weaponry aboard.
As for the fields keyed to certain individuals, it would most likely just be keyed to authorized biosignatures, or keyed to keep certain biosignatures out. No badges would be needed, and would probably be considered very outdated.
Just my two credits worth; use or discard as you see fit.
Posted on 2016-03-31 at 09:52:19.
Edited on 2016-03-31 at 10:18:45 by Duncan74
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Topic: Star Trek: the Edge of Duty
Subject: Corridor Convo, a la Thorson
Stardate 2365.02.08
USS Peregrine, Deck 3 - 0945
Eric was deep in thought as he headed toward the turbolift, and almost missed seeing Tochi coming in his direction until they were inches apart.
"Commander," Tochi grinned by way of greeting, "We didn't think to see you until a little later."
"Just been making a house call," Eric replied. "Had to do some grav adjustments in the quarters for our new guests. Met the new Ops chief, Lasad. He seems OK so far. He might even join us for a mead night."
"Excellent," Zai said, "I was just about to check on the status of those facilities. You say Lt Lasad is still there?"
"Should be," Eric answered. "He's wrapping up the redecoration of the Rytain quarters."
"Perfect. We'll go ahead and get that introduction out of the way, then." He clapped Eric on the shoulder, then; "See you at the briefing, my friend; 1100 hours. We're expecting the ambassadors by 1200."
Eric waved as they parted ways. "Sounds good. I'll give you a yell later about maybe grabbing a drink tonight. If I'm still awake." Having reached the turbolift, Eric quickly stepped inside. "Deck One." Accompanied by the quiet hum of the turbolift's movement, Eric's thoughts turned again to the upcoming briefing.
Posted on 2016-03-30 at 20:58:01.
Edited on 2016-03-30 at 20:58:16 by Duncan74
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Topic: Star Trek: the Edge of Duty Q&A
Subject: Upcoming...
Eol, will post Eric's side of the corridor convo when I get home. Suddenly quite busy here in the shop, and apt to remain that way for a few days, as we go back on overtime tomorrow. So my posting will be limited to evenings.
Dox, we can build Thorson and Horatio's late afternoon meeting at your leisure; we'll just hold off on posting it until after the staff briefing, see how plot develops, then time-stamp appropriately.
Astrid, sent you a PM.
Yanamari, I'm gettin' there. Hehe. If you'd like to start our meeting by PM I'll add to it as I have time.
To any of the above and all else, if you'd like to do some interaction with Engineering and want to use Engineering NPCs, feel free to do so. I only ask that you check the thread to make sure that NPC is not being used elsewhere, and that you give me a heads-up by PM, so that I can get an e-mail even if I'm not logged in.
Off the air until tonight. Have a good day, all.
Posted on 2016-03-30 at 12:48:38.
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Topic: Star Trek: the Edge of Duty Q&A
Subject: Pffft
You'll never be in the way, Boo Boo. Anything you post just adds to the game. And if you leave, it takes away. So I am happy you're staying. Participate at whatever level you're comfortable with. It ain't about the posts as much as it is you having fun while you write them, many or few.
Posted on 2016-03-30 at 11:42:26.
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Topic: Star Trek: the Edge of Duty Q&A
Subject: Bah
Boo Boo, your work has been great, as good as anyone else's work here. I'd hate to lose you. I hope you'll reconsider. But if not, it has been great gaming with you. Hope we find ourselves in another game together. 
Posted on 2016-03-30 at 07:36:59.
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Topic: Star Trek: the Edge of Duty Q&A
Subject: Hehehe
Yay for cold meds.
I've posted the collaboration between Amara and me. Really enjoyed it and had fun RPing with ya, Amara.
I'm off to bed. At the rate we're going I should have about half a dozen chapters' worth of reading to do when I wake up. Hehe. 
G'night all.
Posted on 2016-03-29 at 22:47:01.
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Topic: Star Trek: the Edge of Duty
Subject: Thorson and Lasad...at Tanagra?
((OOC: Following is a collaborative post between AmaraD and myself. All of Thorson's activity is mine, and all of Lasad's is Amara's))
Stardate 2365.02.08
USS Peregrine, Engineering - 0935
Eric was going over his to-do list for Engineering and sending out work assignments when he got the call about which Tochi had given him the heads-up.
=/= Operations to Engineering, Commander Thorson? =/= "Thorson here," Eric replied. =/= Good morning! This is Lt Dio Lasad, new chief of operations. =/= Another new crewman? At least the voice issuing from Eric's combadge was exceedingly chipper and cheerful. Sounded like a friendly fellow. =/= I deeply apologize for bothering you without having made proper introductions. We're working to get the new ambassadorial suites prepared, and we need to make some minor gravity adjustments to two of the suites. =/= "Understood, Lieutenant Lasad. I'll be there in five minutes."
Eric turned to Lieutenant Morgan, whom he had also called back to duty as the day's important workload grew ever larger. "You have Engineering," he told her. "I'm still waiting to hear from the new chief medical officer; she'll probably comm me, but let me know if she drops by while I'm gone. I have a staff meeting at 1100, so I should be back by noon or so. We have a lot to do today, Lieutenant, and we have guests. Look sharp, and don't break anything."
At Morgan's mock-irritated glower, Eric grinned and headed for the corridor. He snatched a toolkit from an Engineering locker and headed toward the guest quarters that would be housing the ambassadors.
Moments later, Eric arrived at the designated quarters. He looked around and spotted an unfamiliar face. The lean, dark-skinned officer with the elaborate hair clips had to be Lasad. Strolling over to him and holding out a hand, Eric said, "welcome aboard the Peregrine. You must be Lieutenant Lasad. I'm Eric Thorson, the chief engineer."
Dio was busily supervising the overhaul of the Kuldar quarters, when he heard a very strong masculine voice to his right and upward. Turning on his heel, he found himself facing a remarkably friendly-looking mountain of a man. Blonde hair, blue eyes, in the crisp golds of engineering and a silver arm. While that was initially jarring, it didn't erase his smile.
"Thank you for the welcome Eric! I am indeed Dio Lasad and it's fan-tastic to meet you. I appreciate you coming up here yourself to lend a hand with this. I know the changes aren't drastic, but gravity, ship hull integrity, important ambassadors and it being my first day here... just seems like the perfect storm of potential problems."
Eric chuckled. "Understandable. That's what I'm here for anyway. We'll get it squared away. Do you have the environmental specs handy?"
It took a moment, but Dio was able to find the data padd he'd had Moriden sent the information to. Under his coffee cup, which he hastily retrieved before handing the padd to the viking fellow.
"Here it is! This suite is for the Kuldar, so gravity adjustments accordingly if feasible."
Eric looked over the information for a moment, then stepped over to an inocuous-looking section of wall. He tapped a small panel and a small square cracked open and slid back, revealing the hardwired environmental control systems. Eric could of course have just instructed the computer to make the needed modifcations, but Eric always tried to think worst-case, and he didn't want the gravity reverting to Earth-normal in the event of a computer control failure. He grabbed the isolinear spanner and began making minute adjustments. As he worked, Eric decided to try to get to know a bit about the Peregrine's new Ops Chief. "So, Dio, right? Where are you from?"
Dio turned slightly to watch the chief engineer at work, intrigued to see how the gravity controls of a ship worked in this nuts-and-bolts way. Computer program change he knew, this was something different. Eric's polite small talk did give the lean man a new smile and tilt to his head "Ahh. I'm from Risa originally. Little piece of ocean front called Suraya. Yourself?"
"I'm from Earth," Eric said as he made a tweak. "Mind your stomach, here come the adjustments." His stomach fluttered a bit as he said it, as the gravity change swept the cabin. He began feeling a little bit heavier as the gravity constant adjusted itself slightly upward to Kuldar-normal. "Sorry about that. A small nation called Sweden. Kinda the opposite of yours; lots of snow, very cold winters. We're a very...furry people," he chuckled as he jokingly finger-combed his own beard.
Dio ooofed a bit as the gravity changed, regaining his footing quickly. Fingers raking back a stray lock of hair as he laughed nervously "Ah, not much else to say about Risa that everyone doesn't know. There's certainly not much snow, all surf and sun." He squinted up at Eric in mock-suspicion "You certainly don't look *that* furry to me."
Eric laughed. "Remind me to show you some family pictures some time," he said. "I'm positively bald compared to some of my forefathers." He put his tools back into the tool kit and tapped the small panel again, causing the wall panel to slide back into place over the controls. "We're all set here. Let's head to the Rytain ambassador's quarters and get them squared away, and then I'll need to excuse myself to prepare for the staff briefing, where I suppose we'll be officially introduced." He followed Lasad out the door, putting a hand to his quivering stomach as they passed out of the increased gravity field and back into the one-G gravity Eric was accustomed to.
The laugh calmed Dio's nerves significantly, or maybe it was getting back in to normal gravity. He couldn't help but chuckle himself as they walked down the corridor toward the other suite. Ignoring the curious looks of his crewmen peeking around the corner to watch them walk.
"Well, I'm not lacking in the hair department, it's just omni-directional." tugging on the end of his long braid, bound up in a copper hair clip at the moment "Risans can't grow a beard to save our lives. I suppose I could visit this Sweden someday and learn their secrets. If they can make a parka big enough to keep me warm!"
Dio grinned rougishly as he flipped open the door to the other suite.
Eric grinned back. "For warmth, we have mead," Eric said. He checked the time and noted that he needed to snap it up a bit. As he went to the wall and opened the control panel, he continued, "It's a drink I've only seen made on Earth. It comes from honey, an Earth delicacy. Potent stuff. You'll have to try some some time. Lieutenant Zai and I have a nip in the observation lounge on occasion." He grabbed the spanner again and went to work making adjustments.
Dio leaned against the opposite wall to watch Eric at work. Trying to both watch and stay out from under foot "Now, that I will have to sample. I tried honey on Earth in the Academy, but I've never heard of it fermented - it was spicy food and drink to cool off back home." He paused thoughtfully "And Lieutenant Zai is...?"
"Lieutenant Tochi Zai, our XO and Flight Control Officer. You'll meet him at the briefing, unless your paths cross beforehand. Mind the gravity again." He made a final adjustment and felt his stomach lurch a bit upward this time, but he also enjoyed the bit of relief that came from suddenly being a bit lighter. The gravity field settled into the specified range for Rytain-normal. "He and I have been friends since the Academy. He's a good man." He closed the wall panel and grabbed his toolkit. "You're all set. The ambassadors should feel right at home."
"Ah, fantastic, I look forward to meeting him." Dio's stomach and head did a little spin this time, which he willfully ignored. Instead taking a half-step back and bowing slightly with his coffee mug, voice lilting without sarcasm "You are a miracle worker Commander, thank you ever so much. Now I just have to finish redecorating before the ambassadors rain down on our heads... whenever that might be."
Eric grinned. "I'm sure you'll do fine. Best of luck. I need to get back to Engineering and get my ducks in a row for the briefing. I'll see you there. Nice to meet you!"
Eric immediately zoned out as he headed for the turbolift, going over his mental lists of who was doing what and how far along they were, formulating the report he'd give the captain, and unsuccessfully trying to keep it brief.
Busy, busy day. And complaining of boredom yesterday. He was getting pretty sure Loki had been the god to step up on this one.
Posted on 2016-03-29 at 22:41:01.
Edited on 2016-03-30 at 11:33:36 by Duncan74
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Topic: Star Trek: the Edge of Duty Q&A
Subject: Planty is a WORD. Somewhere.
You corrected my planty to plenty. I meant planty! Containment for plants! Planty containment! I have created this word, and it is good! Hehehehe.
Say it with me. Planty.
A sexy word if ever there was.
Posted on 2016-03-29 at 21:37:45.
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Topic: Star Trek: the Edge of Duty Q&A
Subject: Collabora-Puft Marshmallow Man
I've sent the beginnings of a collab post between Thorson and Dio to Amara. Will put that exchange up when we've completed it.
Dox, send me a PM when you're ready to start ours.
Yanamari, it would be helpful if the doc could find or contact Thorson early afternoon, after he has a chance to perform the grav modifications to the guest quarters and attend the staff meeting at 1100. Later afternoon will be meeting with Tesenblen to devise planty containment.
Criminy, I'm gonna have to go buy a day planner to start keeping up with Thorson's schedule.
Posted on 2016-03-29 at 20:00:05.
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Topic: Star Trek: the Edge of Duty Q&A
Subject: Heh
So it's...Doxter's Laboratory.
Send me a PM whenever you're ready, Dox.
Posted on 2016-03-29 at 11:13:43.
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