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Jean-Luc Picard (tea_earlgreyhot) wrote in marinanova,
@ 2012-09-10 20:04:00

Current mood:	contemplative
Entry tags:	buffy summers, cho hakkai, claire bennet, dick grayson (young justice), euphemia li britannia, evy, helix wamtani, jane foster, jean-luc picard, kira yamato, spencer reid, tim drake

day 184 :: action / voice :: open
[In Sector 0 stands a formidable man who despite his age is in excellent health and despite the anonymity of the orange jumpsuit still exudes leadership, wit, intelligence and demands respect without his even saying a word. He isn’t in a hurry to get anywhere. Clothing is unimportant as long as he has some. Food isn’t an immediate necessity.

He stands there calmly, taking in his surroundings as he absorbs and attempts to understand all the information he has been given. Anyone passing by is free to notice him. However, having little to no trouble deciphering the technology of the headset unit, he does finally speak over the network.

His voice is calm, but not without purpose.] I’m Captain Jean-Luc Picard of the U.S.S. Enterprise. It seems that I’ve been taken from my ship and... imprisoned here with the rest of you. As we all seem to find ourselves in a similar situation, I hoped a number of you might find the time to answer a number of questions.

First. Under whose authority do Veridical and Conscienti imprison their inmates in MarinaNova Asylum?

Second, on what planet does the Saylar Ocean exist?

Third, and I suppose last but not least for now, what is the approximate length of time in which one remains here within the dome for this… decidedly contrived attempt at rehabilitation?

[There is a pause here, as he considers whether or not to tack on another question here. There are just so many things to ask and Jean-Luc is known for being too curious for his own good. Finally, he decides against it.] Any explanation to any of these questions would be of great help. Thank you.

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tea_earlgreyhot
2012-09-28 04:22 pm UTC (link)

[Making his way to the table in question, Jean-Luc makes several stops if just to check out a book on the end of a shelf or look over someone’s shoulder to see what they might be reading. But eventually he does make it over to a table where he pulls out a chair and takes a seat.]

Perhaps we could start with this Investigative Team and what they have discovered thus far?

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thisiscalm
2012-09-28 08:38 pm UTC (link)

[ He doesn't mind taking his time here, patiently waiting for Jean-Luc to get his fill of the library. Once at the table he takes a seat opposite the other, hands folded on the table in front of him. ]

Well... the team is unfortunately still pretty disorganised. It was founded some time ago but the original leader disappeared before it ever got off the ground — we've only recently reformed it in an official capacity and we've yet to collect our individual research. [ Meaning everything he says from now on is mostly a one-man operation.]

We do have a lot of basic information about the facility itself. Maps, both of this dome and the previous including the underground levels, although those aren't as detailed... basic information about the chemical components of water and air samples, a rough number for the thickness of the dome glass based off estimated water pressure and durability — I could be way off about that one though. Alien materials.

I also have some theories regarding the coming and going of prisoners, but nothing provable yet. There's still a lot we don't know and the wardens don't exactly make it easy to find out more.

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tea_earlgreyhot
2012-09-30 02:54 pm UTC (link)

Actually I am pleased to be in on the ground floor of such an operation, so to speak, even in its infancy. The better to understand piece by piece as all the information is compiled and organized rather that one large bulk of information. [All to say that Jean-Luc feels more on even footing with the Investigative Team so young in its organization.]

Are these maps viewable to all? And what of the underground facilities? Do we have an idea of what might be housed inside them?

[He considers this.] Once Data is repaired, he'll be joining us. He's quite adept at theorizing himself, you see. He'll be quite helpful.

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thisiscalm
2012-09-30 05:36 pm UTC (link)

Anyone can request to have a look, sure... but we haven't made any copies yet. [ And they're hand-drawn. Crudely.] Just one more thing on the long to-do list, I guess.

As for the underground facilities... I didn't spend much time down there, but it was big. Grassland, cattle, buildings... access into the facilities mainframe. Whether this dome has a similar layout or not remains to be seen, but the differences seem to be mainly superficial.

[ And you can bet your anything on that he brightens at the thought of Data joining the team. Best recruitment day ever.]

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tea_earlgreyhot
2012-09-30 11:05 pm UTC (link)

I would offer to take over making copies of the maps but I must say that even Data finds my artwork lacking. I would have Data himself make a copy of the maps you do have, crude or not. Perhaps he could even clean them up a bit as he did show a flare for artistry aboard the Enterprise.

[He's surprised to hear of the cattle and grasslands and even more buildings beneath this surface.] I suppose we should focus more on the mainframe access than on the cattle and grassland.

[Although he's suddenly been hit with another idea.] Have you ever heard of a tricorder?

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	thisiscalm 2012-09-30 11:27 pm UTC (link)
	That would be... really great, actually. Collecting and copying the existing data should definitely be one of our top priorities at this time. [ Ohboy, cool it Reid. He straightens up some where he sits, gestures growing a little more animated. ] Of course — it's a handheld device for sensor scanning, data analysis, and recording data. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

tea_earlgreyhot
2012-10-03 06:09 pm UTC (link)

Data could do such both efficiently and in a timely matter, I assure you. The speeds at which he calculates and absorbs data, or even moves when necessary, is most exemplary.

[And here is where he leans in and informs Reid of a plan he's been hatching.] I believe between Data, Seven and myself we could fashion a tricorder were we able to obtain the right materials.

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	thisiscalm 2012-10-03 06:50 pm UTC (link)
	Really? What would you need? [ Not his greatest strength but hey, might as well put those PhD's to use.] (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	tea_earlgreyhot 2012-10-04 06:29 pm UTC (link)
	I'll compile a list of items. And if such items are not readily available, we might be able to devise a plan in which we... trick the AI's into giving them to us. I'm certain that given the tools, Seven could build the circuitry for one. And such a device could prove useful in telling us more about this place, namely what might be in Sector six and beyond. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	thisiscalm 2012-10-05 01:58 am UTC (link)
	[ He nods, enthusiastic.] If there's anything I can do to help... I mean, I'm not claiming to have any kind of experience with the technology involved but still, if there's anything... [ Gosh, calm down Spencer.] (Reply to this) (Parent)

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