08-20-2026, 01:21 PM
"Qab, go ahead with your plan, but I want you to use one probe. Figure out what the Lowry's optimal course was, and launch it the other way. After, say, ten thousand kilometres, I want it to start emitting the weakest detectable warp signature you can manage. Like a ship trying to sneak out of the system in grey mode but not quite managing it."
Ris' brain locked up for one or two seconds when Captain Braggins lit a cigarette. What the actual- was as far as his brain got before his discipline kicked in. Focus on things that are important at this moment. Deal with minor annoyances later. If there is a later. Still, his antennae "wagged" in and out a few times, reflecting his reaction to the unexpected action.
"Understood, sir." His head nodded out of habit, even though she likely couldn't see it due to where his station was.
"Chief Chertstone, what was the Lowry's last heading, please?"
His antennae locked forward as he brought his focus to bear on the situation.
"Computer." It responded with its typical acknowledgement tone. "Search ship's database for samples of vessels operating in 'Grey Mode' and display visual only at this station."
Turning his head slightly in her direction, he addressed T'Lari. "Lieutenant, I am aware you're likely to be very busy, but any suggestions or insights would be appreciated."
== GM Input: Qab is looking for something that matches Braggins' directive, the more "wounded prey" indication, the better ==
== Tag: Chertstone, T'Lari, Bridge ==
Ris' brain locked up for one or two seconds when Captain Braggins lit a cigarette. What the actual- was as far as his brain got before his discipline kicked in. Focus on things that are important at this moment. Deal with minor annoyances later. If there is a later. Still, his antennae "wagged" in and out a few times, reflecting his reaction to the unexpected action.
"Understood, sir." His head nodded out of habit, even though she likely couldn't see it due to where his station was.
"Chief Chertstone, what was the Lowry's last heading, please?"
His antennae locked forward as he brought his focus to bear on the situation.
"Computer." It responded with its typical acknowledgement tone. "Search ship's database for samples of vessels operating in 'Grey Mode' and display visual only at this station."
Turning his head slightly in her direction, he addressed T'Lari. "Lieutenant, I am aware you're likely to be very busy, but any suggestions or insights would be appreciated."
== GM Input: Qab is looking for something that matches Braggins' directive, the more "wounded prey" indication, the better ==
== Tag: Chertstone, T'Lari, Bridge ==