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Topic: Add On Story. Fill in 3 words!
Subject: Mmmmm
So is pizza.
Posted on 2008-06-14 at 20:43:25.
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Topic: ^ < V game
Subject: Usin Da Force
^ has been hired as a lightsaber polisher.
< is Mace Windex, dammit! Heh.
v is Darth Shopping Mall.
Posted on 2008-06-14 at 20:41:19.
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Topic: The Would You Rather Game
Subject: Burnt!
Well done, never liked rare meat.
Chinese or Italian food?
Posted on 2008-06-13 at 19:40:42.
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Topic: The Would You Rather Game
Subject: Six!
6 ftw...it's squiggly and fun.
Metal or Emo?
Posted on 2008-06-13 at 18:01:06.
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Topic: Star Trek: Operation:Persephone - Q&A
Subject: Log question
Got a quick question: how do I edit existing log entries I've made? I noticed afterward that I misspelled a word or two and apparently I messed up the time.
And I AM referring to the logbook, not the game thread-hehe.
Posted on 2008-06-13 at 17:57:59.
Edited on 2008-06-13 at 18:02:42 by Duncan74
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Topic: The Would You Rather Game
Subject: Huh?
Listen...I am a giant ear.
Star Wars or Star Trek?
Posted on 2008-06-13 at 17:15:54.
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Topic: Rhyming Game
Subject: point of order
Applicable
...but I must point out that the 5-word rule is in the "Rhyme Time!" thread, not this one. Just fyi-hehe.
I thought we were draggin' it out too, til I read the first page of each thread. 
Posted on 2008-06-13 at 17:13:13.
Edited on 2008-06-13 at 17:17:32 by Duncan74
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Topic: Add On Story. Fill in 3 words!
Subject: Mmmm
slice of pizza.
Posted on 2008-06-13 at 17:10:38.
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Topic: Star Trek: Operation:Persephone - Q&A
Subject: Awww shucks
Thanks for the kudos, YeOlde. Yeah, the Apollo routine is kind of what I was going for. For some reason that was always the most exciting part of the prelaunch procedures for me; had an uncle who was an engineer on every single Apollo mission. My most prized possesion is the framed matte he gave me mounted with authentic mission patches for every Apollo mission.
Anyway, thanks again, and I'll see everyone at the launch!
Posted on 2008-06-13 at 13:37:45.
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Topic: The Would You Rather Game
Subject: Good one
Tell one...I already know I can't trust myself, why have to worry about trusting someone else? hehe
Lie to someone to make them feel better, or tell them the truth and have them mad at you?
Posted on 2008-06-13 at 12:56:25.
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Topic: Star Trek: Operation:Persephone - Q&A
Subject: Engineering Ready For Launch!
OK, have posted Duncan's activities right up to launch moment. Started it right after ready room meeting with Mac, so Eol, feel free to still post that meeting; I kinda want to see how he and Mac interact anyway-hehe.
I just have to say, for a long time now I've been wanting to dust off the ol' thought processes and get to doing some writing again. This game has really helped me with that and gotten the creative juices flowing again, so I just wanted to say thanks to everyone for having me.
Have a good day, all!
Posted on 2008-06-13 at 12:31:26.
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Topic: Rhyming Game
Subject: moving on
daydream.
Posted on 2008-06-13 at 12:06:27.
Edited on 2008-06-13 at 13:01:20 by Duncan74
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Topic: Add On Story. Fill in 3 words!
Subject: Justice Friends Assemble!
We must summon
Posted on 2008-06-13 at 12:02:43.
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Topic: ^ < V game
Subject: Yow
^ is an osmotic dwarf?
< hangs his head in shame as he does not know that one.
v will avenge me!
Posted on 2008-06-13 at 12:01:27.
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Topic: Over THe Hills And Far AWAY....and back again
Subject: Mind the aardvarks!
Have a great vacation, Glory, looking forward to many fun and disemboweling adventures in Silent Hill upon your return.
And mind the zombie aardvarks.
Posted on 2008-06-13 at 11:56:58.
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Topic: Addy's Horror Stories on Friday the 13th
Subject: Best Wishes
Happy birthday!
Hope all your Friday the 13th wishes come true!
Posted on 2008-06-13 at 11:54:37.
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Topic: Star Trek: Operation Persephone
Subject: Engineering Ready For Launch!
(OOC: Eol, picking this one up just after Cameron's Ready Room meeting with Mac; feel free to backpost that meeting if you want, am curious to see how he and Mac will interact-hehe. )
Stardate: 2374.09.03 - 0445 hours
USS Cerberus - Bridge
Duncan emerged from the captain's Ready Room with a smile and a renewed sense of purpose. I think I'm going to like it here just fine, he thought with a grin, replaying the meeting in his mind. Captain MacTavish's rolling Scots brogue reminded him of Montgomery Scott, whom he'd met during a particularly fun shore leave personally arranged by Captain Sulu, back in the early days of his career. Scotty had taken him on a whirlwind tour of Glasgow's best pubs, making sure he tried prodigious amounts of the finest Scotch whiskey that each had to offer. The hazy memories of rowdy Scottish drinking songs, dancing with a particularly beautiful red-headed Scots lass, Scotty's various creative drinking contests, and the last of the evening spent with said lass at her flat, were some of his fondest. That, however, led to thoughts of LeAnna, whom he met later, and he was snapped back to the present with a pang of loss. Nothing like heartache to focus you on the moment, he thought.
He strode to the Engineering console and began configuring it to show him all the pertinent information he would need as the moment of launch approached. He brought up readouts on all major ships' systems, checklists from the Engineering teams scattered throughout the vessel, and a readout of the warp core and its power distribution to the rest of the ship. He went over all the information laid out before him, confirming that all systems seemed to be operating perfectly normally so far. He noted that most systems were operating in low-power mode, merely marking time until the warp core's run-up to full power prior to launch. Noting the current time, 0500, only one hour to launch, he decided there was no time like the present.
"Lieutenant Commander Cameron to all Engineering personnel," he said. "For those I haven't met yet, I'm sure you're all aware by now that I'm the new CEO. I look forward to meeting all of you when time allows, but I believe we have a ship to launch in the meantime. I'm going to poll all systems, and when we're green, we'll run the core up to full power and enter Standby mode until the word is given."
Despite his many years as an engineer, Duncan still felt a thrill of excitement right now, eclipsing his moment of bittersweet remembrance. This is what I was born for, what I was meant to do, he thought. A mighty starship in his hands, ready to embark on a grand adventure across the stars. Okay, enough melodrama, he chided himself. Make sure the "mighty starship" ain't gonna blow a fuse when someone hits the "Go" button.
He focused on his console and tapped his combadge again.
"All stations: give me a go, no-go for launch."
"EPS Management." =/\= Go. =/\=
"Back-up Power Systems." =/\= Go. =/\=
"Main Computer." =/\= Go. =/\=
"Sensors." =/\= Go. =/\=
"Structural Integrity Systems." =/\= Go. =/\=
"Inertial Dampening Systems." =/\= Go. =/\=
"Deflectors." =/\= Go. =/\=
"Shields." =/\= Go. =/\=
"Navigation Systems." =/\= Go. =/\=
"Tactical Systems." =/\= Go. =/\=
"Weapons." =/\= Go. =/\=
"Communications." =/\= Go. =/\=
"Transporter systems." =/\= Go. =/\=
"Shuttle and Shuttlebay Systems." =/\= Go. =/\=
"RCS Thrusters." =/\= Go. =/\=
"Impulse Engines." =/\= Go. =/\=
"Warp Engines." =/\= Go. =/\=
"Cloaking Systems." =/\= Go. =/\=
He continued through the list of ship systems, confirming that every component of the Cerberus was ready for the launch. When all systems were confirmed ready, he again addressed Engineering.
"All right, ladies and gentlemen, bring the warp core up to full power. Let's light this candle!"
Immediately, he felt the thrum of warp power coursing through the ship, rising in pitch and frequency as the ship's heart really woke up and started to beat. Keeping a cautious eye on his console, he noted with satisfaction that all systems remained in the green as they were brought up to full power.
=/\= Figura to Cameron, =/\= came the call from his combadge and the console itself. =/\= Warp core output is at seventy-five percent...eighty...eighty-five...ninety percent and holding, Sir. All systems nominal. =/\=
"Nice work, Mr. Figura," said Duncan. "I think we may have ourselves a ship." Figura replied with an affirmative and a chuckle, and signed off. Duncan turned to address Captain MacTavish. "We're as ready as we'll ever be for launch, Sir."
(Mac's reply)
As he took his seat to await final launch commands, Duncan took some time to look around the Bridge. He watched the bustle of people manning their stations, the rush of technicians making last-minute adjustments to the various workstations, and the general frantic but organized activity associated with the imminent launch of a starship.
As the moment of launch drew closer, he took note of the senior bridge crew arriving to take their places. He saw the gleam of excitement in Captain MacTavish's eyes despite the other evidence of weariness and sleeplessness as he assumed the center seat. He saw the Vulcan XO barely nod in approval as he looked around at the activity. He watched an exotically beautiful, lithe Andorian female take her station at the helm. He started briefly when a hulking, tiger-like officer stalked onto the bridge and took his place at Tactical; he was of a race Duncan hadn't yet encountered. He watched a rather surly-looking man in the uniform of a Medical officer tromp onto the bridge and station himself. And as the Science, Communications, Ops and other stations became occupied Duncan saw what he took to be a capable and ready team, taking up the reins of a fine ship, prepared to embark on a journey that would affect them all forever, in one way or another.
As launch preparations neared completion, Duncan looked over to see two Romulans emerging from the turbolift doors. Years of seeing Romulans as the enemy gave him brief pause; then he mentally thumped himself, remembering that things were different now; the whole universe, it seemed, was different now. He took note of the Romulans' elegant features, their proud and robust military bearing, and the intensity in their eyes as they looked on. The female Centurion, Sienae, if Duncan remembered correctly, had that mysterious and exotic beauty and allure that all non-human humanoid females seemed to share. Duncan hoped that their working relationship would be cordial, and knowing Romulans' opinions of humans in general, hoped that they could work together as equals in a productive fashion.
Putting aside his people-watching for the moment, Duncan turned back to his station as the final moments before launch approached. He polled all ships' systems one last time, making sure everything was in readiness. He initiated control links with all major system structures, did some final programming for the nonessential bits that could be automated, and called around to make sure that all Engineering personnel were in place and prepared.
When all was in its maximum state of readiness, Duncan settled in, again feeling that rush of excitement and wonder, and awaited final commands, and the words from Captain MacTavish that would begin the great adventure and send the mighty USS Cerberus on her way.
Posted on 2008-06-13 at 10:25:45.
Edited on 2008-06-21 at 07:54:17 by Duncan74
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Topic: Add On Story. Fill in 3 words!
Subject: hrmmm
but pod mammals
Posted on 2008-06-12 at 23:40:16.
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Topic: The Would You Rather Game
Subject: Yeah, man.
Chong ftw!
Jessica Alba or Jessica Biel? (the eternal question for males)
Posted on 2008-06-12 at 23:37:47.
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Topic: Add On Story. Fill in 3 words!
Subject: noms
UNLESS said aardvarks
Posted on 2008-06-12 at 23:36:21.
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Topic: ^ < V game
Subject: It ain't easy bein' cheesy.
^ supplied the Chee-tos.
< now needs some Mountain Dew.
v wants to use Magic Missile!
Posted on 2008-06-12 at 23:31:40.
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Topic: The Would You Rather Game
Subject: Hard to Port!
Left...it's more fun.
Um, squirrels or ferrets?
Posted on 2008-06-12 at 23:28:31.
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Topic: Add On Story. Fill in 3 words!
Subject: Aaaaah!
when people scream
Posted on 2008-06-12 at 23:26:48.
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Topic: Final Season of Battlestar
Subject: Kewl!
I did NOT know that. Good heads-up, I shall be on the lookout. I'd love to see a movie or something dealing with the people leaving Earth to form the Colonies. BTW, I know this is old info, but I really loved that the Galactica Cylons were brought together by "All Along The Watchtower." Very cool hehe.
Posted on 2008-06-12 at 15:01:36.
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Topic: Silent Hill Q&A
Subject: It's away!
PM sent, your Gloryness.
Posted on 2008-06-12 at 14:52:56.
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