Mars Colony - Science, research, hydroponics, husbandry, medical and reclamation
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		<h2 id="linktree">Play-By-Post: Light =&gt; Light: Human Small Groups =&gt; Topic started by: Chrystal on 12-08-2012, 23:34:09</h2>
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				Title: <strong>Mars Colony - Science, research, hydroponics, husbandry, medical and reclamation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chrystal</strong> on <strong>12-08-2012, 23:34:09</strong>
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				<div align="center"><span style="font-family: impact;" class="bbc_font"><span style="font-size: 36pt;" class="bbc_size">MARS COLONY</span></span></div><br><div align="center">(http://i1241.photobucket.com/albums/gg518/blakel2718/SciLab.jpg)(http://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/b/b2/Skyfarming070409_6_560.jpg)</div><br><strong>Science, research, hydroponics, husbandry, medical and reclamation</strong><br><br>The science block has four levels.<br><br><ul class="bbc_list" style="list-style-type: decimal;"><li>Level one houses the hydroponics centre and animal genetics/husbandry centre, also the emergency airlocks.</li><li>Level Two houses the main scientific research labs, including biology, chemistry, metallurgy, genetics, quantum mechanics, etc... This level also has the chief scientist's office</li><li> Level three houses the medical centre, also the main life-sciences research unit. This level also has the crèche. Access to all other blocks is at this level.</li><li>Level four has the utilities and janitorial stores, but also houses the base recycling centre where waste materials are sorted, cleaned and reprocessed</li></ul>&nbsp; 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Mars Colony - Science, research, hydroponics, husbandry, medical and reclamation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chrystal</strong> on <strong>13-08-2012, 01:41:21</strong>
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				<em>The public address system crackles to life:<br><br>"Attention all personnell, this is the base commander. As you are all aware, on the previous mission there were six people killed. One of them happened to be very dear to me. The reason for the accident is not important right now. The reason they died is. THEY WERE NOT WEARING THEIR ENVIRONMENT SUITS! The base is NOT secure. If there is a leak in a section and someone opens a hatch to that section, the entire base could decompress.<br><br>"You will ALL put your environment suits back on NOW! Anyone found NOT wearing an environment suit in ten minutes time will be arrested and put on a charge!<br><br>"That is all".</em>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Mars Colony - Science, research, hydroponics, husbandry, medical and reclamation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>blakel</strong> on <strong>13-08-2012, 07:36:53</strong>
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				<br><div class="floatleft">(http://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/c/cd/Professor_Dr._Alon_Gadi.jpg)</div><table class="bbc_table"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Character name:</strong></td><td> Professor Alon Gadi</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Location:</strong> </td><td> Second Level</td></tr><tr><td><strong>With:</strong> </td><td> Robert Daniels <strong>(NPC)</strong>, Dr. Amy Hill <strong>(NPC)</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Doing:</strong> </td><td> Finishing with details and taking inventory</td></tr></tbody></table><br><br><hr><br><br>Alon came into the science block from the maintenance and engineering block. (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=148833.msg6752693#msg6752693)<br><br><br>Before he got to work though, there was one thing that he had to do. He went over to where his office was, and removed his suit quickly so as to take out the nameplate that he had kept in his jacket pocket. After putting the environment suit back on, he slid the nameplate into the empty slot set out specifically for that purpose. He gave the welcoming speech. He set out his plans for what he was going to do here. And now there was an office specifically set out for <em>Professor Alon Gadi, Head of Scientific Staff and Department.</em> He briefly glanced inside noting only a desk, a chair, and a blackboard with chalk which appeared to have been made from mars dirt. He would check that out later though, he had to take inventory.<br><br><br>After arriving at the main labs, Alon brought up the inventory list he had created back on Earth of both the items that had been brought by the M<sup>3</sup> missions, and the items that had been brought on their recent journey. Because of the implanted computer chips, the list had been shared already among the entire scientific staff, and the items could be checked off by any of them. By the time that they had finished checking, quite a number of items that were supposed to have been brought hadn't, including two important lasers, as well as other electronics equipment. As to why the items hadn't come could be solved later, right now Alon had to focus on making suitable items that they didn't have, seeing as they wouldn't get a replacement any time soon.<br><br><br>He quickly went upstairs to the hydroponics fields, where he found the agronomist and botanist Robert Daniels, and briefly filled him in on the terraforming reports to submit on the status of the crops and plants. Robert seemed thrilled to be included in the terraforming process, even though the process really wouldn't begin for another few years. Alon then went back downstairs to the physical chemistry lab, to find out about fabricating materials that were needed for the construction of the missing items. He was then directed to Amy Hill when he explained what he needed.<br><br><strong>"Listen, Amy. We're missing items that we need for the labs. Now, I'm pretty sure that there are enough spare parts in the compound to make suitable replacements for the items for at least a few years, with the exception of large amounts of steel, or at least iron. Now, the good part is that this planet is full of iron. The bad part, is that it's in the form of rust, meaning that we have to reduce the ferric oxide before it's of any use to us. Now, I know that the engineering department will be separating the oxygen out from dug-up portions, however because of the energy intensity in doing so, it will happen in relatively small quantities, and quite slowly, taking several months to a year to get the amount that we need. The "normal" way of separating out the oxygen, is of course to have the oxide react with a metal of higher activity than iron, such as aluminum, which would oxidize the other metal. This unfortunately can't work, seeing as we don't have a massive amount of unused zinc or tin lying around to reduce the iron oxide.<br><br><br>"What I need you and your team to do is to develop a reducing agent for ferric oxide that will work on an industrial scale. Do you think that you and your team can do that?"</strong>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Mars Colony - Science, research, hydroponics, husbandry, medical and reclamation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Dashenka</strong> on <strong>13-08-2012, 10:39:37</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://Paste URL of character avatar here)</div><table class="bbc_table"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Character name:</strong></td><td>Zara Karlsson</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Location:</strong> </td><td>Hydroponics lab</td></tr><tr><td><strong>With:</strong> </td><td> Alone</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Doing:</strong> </td><td>Looking around</td></tr></tbody></table><br><hr><br>It had been a few hours since we landed and got settled in and I watched the researchers start the process of planting all the crops and foods. It would take weeks before we had fresh produce. Plenty of time to get this base secure I thought. The whole lab here looked really high tech and I was amazed at the possibilities. Not only would the crops not require any normal soil, they also grew faster and some fruits a lot bigger. Back on earth I had seen olives the size of golf balls and onions the size of footballs.<br><br>How would they ever weed the grains wearing this suit? These gauntlets would destroy the fibers. Not to speak of the nuisance of actually making food. I really hoped they would get this base secure pronto. Baking pies and bread is insane in this suit. Most likely, because I can't start baking bread now, the food tonight would be ready made, deep frozen space junk. Not the kind of food Daniel or me would like to produce. But alright, it's probably some start up issues. <br><br>Back on earth Daniel and me had discussed what to cook and bake and we had a pretty clear idea. He was in charge of all kitchen work though and he had to place the orders on what we needed for that day so if I wanted to make something I had to let him know so he could get me the ingredients. In terms of hierarchy, I was just a civilian with no privileges at all. Soon though, the dining hall would be open and people would demand food and all we could offer them was... well nothing yet. Even the space junk food was still in crates and boxes and had to be sorted. Confident of the researchers here in the lab I went to the main dome and into the kitchen. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Mars Colony - Science, research, hydroponics, husbandry, medical and reclamation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chrystal</strong> on <strong>13-08-2012, 15:01:00</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/3/3a/Sexy-nerd.jpg)</div><table class="bbc_table"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Character name:</strong></td><td>Dr. Amy Hill (NPC) </td></tr><tr><td><strong>Location:</strong> </td><td> Second Level, physical chemistry lab</td></tr><tr><td><strong>With:</strong> </td><td> Professor Alon Gadi</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Doing:</strong> </td><td> Accepting an assignment</td></tr></tbody></table><br><hr><br>Amy leaned back and her back popped. She had been carrying boxes all afternoon in this damned suit and was sweating like a pig, she needed a shower - well a bath would be better, but baths were a thing of the past. She knew that. Maybe find some handsome hunk to rub oil into her dry skin and massage the kinks out of her muscles. "Right that's the last box unpacked...." She turned to her team, just in time to see the Chief Scientist enter her lab. <em>Talk about handsome hunks...!</em> She wondered idly if he was circumcised and what that would feel like to have inside her.<br><br>As Gadi outlined the objective he was setting for the team, she nodded, and fluttered her eyelashes at him. Flicking her hair back from her forehead, she smiled. "Yes, yes, I see... so we need to reduce the iron by finding a stronger oxidizing agent that we have in abundance, and can process quickly and efficiently. Hmmm.... And of course the oxygen so released would be very helpful too! Yes, yes. Absolutely Professor. Leave it with me. My team and I will start work on it ... well, just as soon as we can get out of these suits. Please could you contact the Mission Commander about that? It's very debilitating...!"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Mars Colony - Science, research, hydroponics, husbandry, medical and reclamation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>blakel</strong> on <strong>13-08-2012, 21:39:18</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/c/cd/Professor_Dr._Alon_Gadi.jpg)</div><table class="bbc_table"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Character name:</strong></td><td> Professor Alon Gadi</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Location:</strong> </td><td> Heading towards his office</td></tr><tr><td><strong>With:</strong> </td><td> Stefan Versatile, Jack Monroe, anyone in the mechanical engineering department</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Doing:</strong> </td><td> Assessing the materials situation</td></tr></tbody></table><br><br><hr><br><br>Alon started back to his office, getting quite frustrated with his situation. As soon as they land on Mars they're already missing important equipment that they would need. The idiots down in MarsCorp couldn't load . The silver lining was that at least&nbsp; he had a staff that he could count on enough to replace the equipment. In addition, this suit was starting to become a hassle walking around with. He contacted the mechanical engineering department about the indoor environments.<br><br><strong>"Have all systems been normalized yet? If/when you've normalized the pressures and air compositions alert Mission Commander Cotter, so that she can give the go ahead order."</strong> Meanwhile he composed a message about the missing equipment that he sent to Jack, seeing as it was his job to keep track of supplies and equipment for the colony. He also cc'd Stefan in, his being the company representative, and might want to know about what happened.<br><br><em>This is professor Alon Gadi, we just took inventory of the equipment we have here. There are items missing which were supposed to have come with us. Please come to my office for more details on the equipment.</em><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Mars Colony - Science, research, hydroponics, husbandry, medical and reclamation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chrystal</strong> on <strong>13-08-2012, 23:10:13</strong>
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				<em>The PA Crackles to life again: "Ladies and gentlemen, the base is secure. We are at Emergency Condition Five, Code All Clear. You may NOW take your suits off. Don't loose them, you'll need them for the little trips to the surface that Major Hicks is organising!<br><br>"Repeat, get out of those sweaty suits and get on wit the job. That is all!"</em>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Mars Colony - Science, research, hydroponics, husbandry, medical and reclamation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Prince Truhan</strong> on <strong>13-08-2012, 23:55:21</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/b/be/Stefan_Versatile.jpg)</div><table class="bbc_table"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Character name:</strong></td><td>Deputy Mission Commander Stefan Versatile</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Location:</strong> </td><td>Control Center</td></tr><tr><td><strong>With:</strong> </td><td> Wing Commander Louise Cotter and Lt. Commander Laura Allecia Hicks</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Doing:</strong> </td><td> Answering Alon</td></tr></tbody></table><br>Alon receives the following message from Stefan "Professor, I'm concerned about the missing items, the Wing Commander Cotter, the Lt. Commander Hicks and myself will be there shortly, so you can provide a more in depth explanation, and your private thoughts on the matter."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Mars Colony - Science, research, hydroponics, husbandry, medical and reclamation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Montagne</strong> on <strong>14-08-2012, 00:51:31</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/9/90/Squadron_Leader._Jack_Monroe.jpg)</div><table class="bbc_table"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Character name:</strong></td><td>Sqn Ldr Jack Monroe</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Location:</strong> </td><td>Doorway to the science building</td></tr><tr><td><strong>With:</strong> </td><td> Alone</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Doing:</strong> </td><td> Messaging Alon.</td></tr></tbody></table><hr><br>Jack too was ticking off the items as they we're set up in their places. All the crates had been stowed, he knew that, but equipment was missing. That ment someone back home had stolen the pieces and sold them, or someone was royally incompetant. He opened up the private channel to Professor Gadi. "We've got a problem haven't we Professor?" He re-read the missing equipment list. He hadn't a clue what the science staff were planning on using this stuff for, but one thing was certainly sure, it wasn't cheap. "Could we strip anything from the main craft to replace this stuff"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Mars Colony - Science, research, hydroponics, husbandry, medical and reclamation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Blinkin</strong> on <strong>14-08-2012, 02:15:35</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/6/6b/Lt_Laura_Alicia_Hicks.jpg)</div><table class="bbc_table"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Character name:</strong></td><td>Major Laura Hicks (MSF)</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Location:</strong> </td><td>Science Block</td></tr><tr><td><strong>With:</strong> </td><td> Stefan Versatile, other PC's</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Doing:</strong> </td><td> Entering the Science Block</td></tr></tbody></table><br><hr><br><br>&nbsp;As Laura entered the Science Block from the Control Center (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=148917.msg6755910;topicseen#new) with Stefan Versatile, she let her gray eyes roam over the corridor and rooms beyond. For being sealed up for 30+ years, the entire complex was remarkably clean, she thought... there was some dust, some indications of decay, but nothing that a thorough cleaning wouldn't remove... She was confident that the whole colony will get scrubbed from the top of the main dome to the bottom of the maintenance bay before the week was out. She pulled her mind back to the topic at hand though. "I'm trained to be suspicious Mr Versatile; it's kept me alive in some very unpleasant places, but I'll wait until we have more before offering suggestions on theories... Remind me to suggest that we switch from a lot of different insignia system to just one... The English and Austrilians don't use the same as the Aericans, who don't use the same as the canadians and since we're all Martians now... we might as well have one big happy family."<br><br>She nodded to the Quartermaster and department head as she saw them, but waited for Stefan to take the lead.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Mars Colony - Science, research, hydroponics, husbandry, medical and reclamation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Prince Truhan</strong> on <strong>14-08-2012, 02:33:47</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/b/be/Stefan_Versatile.jpg)</div><table class="bbc_table"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Character name:</strong></td><td>Deputy Mission Commander Stefan Versatile</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Location:</strong> </td><td>Science Block</td></tr><tr><td><strong>With:</strong> </td><td> Major Laura Allecia Hicks other PCs</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Doing:</strong> </td><td> Looking for Alon</td></tr></tbody></table><br>"Yes, it's a crazy theory Major, I was just pointing out that we should consider more than petty theft."<br><br>When she mentioned the insignia he realized he hadn't thought of it when Laura mentioned switching the ranks to US. He nearly chuckled when she mentioned they were martians.<br><br>"I will remind you, I might get a Marvin for me" after he made the stupid joke he wondered if there was any way that she knew something so obscure.<br><br>He appreciated Laura letting him take the lead, it was probably the military rank thing acting up, but he liked it nonetheless, he knew some of the people didn't like a civilian so high up in command.<br><br>"Professor Gadi" he called him, and approached him with a extended hand. "Thanks for notifying me of the situation as soon as you noticed it, please give both the Major and me your impression of the situation, starting with exactly what is missing"<br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Mars Colony - Science, research, hydroponics, husbandry, medical and reclamation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>blakel</strong> on <strong>14-08-2012, 06:46:42</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/c/cd/Professor_Dr._Alon_Gadi.jpg)</div><table class="bbc_table"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Character name:</strong></td><td> Professor Alon Gadi</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Location:</strong> </td><td> His office</td></tr><tr><td><strong>With:</strong> </td><td> Laura Hicks, Jack Monroe, Stefan Versatile</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Doing:</strong> </td><td> Discussing the missing items</td></tr></tbody></table><br><hr><br>After hearing the announcement, Alon took off his environmental suit, breathing a sigh of relief. He had finally been unconstrained by it after several months. The suit could be left inside of his office for the time being, seeing as he would be inside for a while, especially so because of the missing piece. He received a message from the Deputy commander:<br><br><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=148924.msg6755552#msg6755552">Quote from: Prince Truhan on 13-08-2012, 23:55:21</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Professor, I'm concerned about the missing items, the Wing Commander Cotter, the Lt. Commander Hicks and myself will be there shortly, so you can provide a more in depth explanation, and your private thoughts on the matter.<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>If the C.O. and the chief of security were getting involved, then they almost definitely suspected foul play. Alon had considered that it may have been theft, but he wanted to hear the professional opinion before making any conclusions. Not long after receiving the message, Laura, Stefan and Jack shuffled into his office. Alon shook all of their hands and then sat down.<br><br><strong>"Major? Congratulations on your promotion Major Hicks. I'm actually quite surprised to see the chief of security getting involved in this at all, which means that you at least suspect some type crime, either terrorism or theft, I could guess. The missing equipment was two lasers and some electronics. As for stripping the craft, that would be unnecessary. Between spare parts in the stores room and iron which we can get from the surface, we should be able to manufacture 'replacement' equipment which would take up to two months, and would last several years. The only reason to suspect any type of crime would be that on the black market the equipment could probably be sold at a high price. As far as I know, there's no use of the equipment for dangerous purposes. I'd like to hear your opinion on the case."</strong><br><br>Alon didn't particularly like the fact that the security staff had gotten involved in the entire situation with the missing items. Mostly because of the fact they would have to do things... legally. Which meant that it would happen quite slowly. Not that he himself was in much of a position to do anything, unless he had access to the communications system to Earth. And that was quite unlikely to happen. At least he had a professional opinion on the matter, and a high ranking person who could get replacements when the next shuttle comes.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Mars Colony - Science, research, hydroponics, husbandry, medical and reclamation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Blinkin</strong> on <strong>14-08-2012, 11:13:44</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/6/6b/Lt_Laura_Alicia_Hicks.jpg)</div><table class="bbc_table"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Character name:</strong></td><td>Major Laura Hicks (MSF)</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Location:</strong> </td><td>Alon Gadi's Office</td></tr><tr><td><strong>With:</strong> </td><td> Alon Gadi, Jack Malone, Stefan Versatileo</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Doing:</strong> </td><td> Investigating</td></tr></tbody></table><br><hr><br>Laura nodded and offered a slight smile, "Thank you Professor, it is as much of a surprise to me as anyone... 2 full grades can only happen on the battlefield... or the Red Planet." She absently rested her deceptively delecate looking fingers on her web belt and cocked her head slightly, "I'm here as a member of the command staff, until there is some indication of a crime, I'm only here to observe. This is of great concern to the colony as a whole since if one container could be opened or misplaced, others of more immediate supplies could also be missing."<br><br>She listened to the list of items missing, if the lasers were as low powered as they sounded... and lasers were not viable as weapons without some direct links to the reactor,she was inclined to believe him. "Professor, were the containers themselves missing, or just the items from the container? Each container should of labeled and it's contents added to the manifest with the labeling number."<br><br>She thought for a moment, "Couldn't you use some of the refined materials from the old probes and roavers out on the surface? There's several tons of the old junk laying about, but it should all be in more or less prestine shape after decades."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Mars Colony - Science, research, hydroponics, husbandry, medical and reclamation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Montagne</strong> on <strong>14-08-2012, 13:21:27</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/9/90/Squadron_Leader._Jack_Monroe.jpg)</div><table class="bbc_table"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Character name:</strong></td><td>Sqn Ldr Jack Monroe</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Location:</strong> </td><td>Doorway to the science building</td></tr><tr><td><strong>With:</strong> </td><td> Alon, Stephan and Laura</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Doing:</strong> </td><td> In a meeting.</td></tr></tbody></table><hr><br><em>Major...That's interesting.</em> He and Laura now shared the same rank, she had&nbsp; jumped two officer grades by morning. It didn't burn at him, there was no point in the security chief being outranked by any other officers but the CO. But he couldn't help worry about how proffessional her and the CO might be if someone claimed something like arrested on false charges. This was still a civilian mission, and a romantically involved CO and security chief could quickly turn the place into a military dictatorship if they were so inclined. Still, he smiled to her, slapping her on the back. "At the rate you're going you should be a 3-star general by bed-time." He said with a friendly laugh.<br><br>"I checked every box in off the shuttle, someone's pilfered the equipment out of it."He had been playing with a computer screen throughout the conversation, and handed it to professor Gadi. "Better still... Some of the satellites in polar orbit seem to have functioning lazer arrays for topography... Think you could jury rig that into something workable?"It wouldn't replace half the stuff that was missing, but atleast he would get his lasers back. "I agree with you Laura, we could probably strip half of what we needed off the probes around her, there must be nearly a hundred within a buggy's ride away."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Mars Colony - Science, research, hydroponics, husbandry, medical and reclamation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Blinkin</strong> on <strong>14-08-2012, 15:54:43</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/6/6b/Lt_Laura_Alicia_Hicks.jpg)</div><table class="bbc_table"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Character name:</strong></td><td>Major Laura Hicks (MSF)</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Location:</strong> </td><td>Dr. Gati's office</td></tr><tr><td><strong>With:</strong> </td><td> Dr. Gati, Jack Monroe, Stefan Versatile</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Doing:</strong> </td><td> Discussing the missing items</td></tr></tbody></table><br><hr><br>Laura laughed softly, a pleasant, deep laugh, "No way... Generals wear stars... I wear scars.. I've never wanted to have stars; they never get to have fun in the mud." She realized that Jack was the same rank equlivent and she wondered how that might make him feel. "By the way, The Colonel decided that adjusting ranks to one system would make it easier on the civilians. Since there is a small majority of Americans here, that system was adopted.. That's why I'm being addressed as Major instead of Commander."<br><br>Laura frowned, she didn't like that they had been on Mars only a few hours and someone might of been stealing equipment already. "Can you determine if it was here, or before we left?"<br><br>She listened for a few moments to the interplay, "Dr. Gati, what could someone do with the equipment taken, assuming for a moment that it was done here instead of on Earth? What is the potential risk to the colony?"<br><br>She nodded back at Jack, It's something to bring up with Colonel Cotter or the council. What do you think Stefan?"<br><br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Mars Colony - Science, research, hydroponics, husbandry, medical and reclamation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Prince Truhan</strong> on <strong>14-08-2012, 16:23:30</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/b/be/Stefan_Versatile.jpg)</div><table class="bbc_table"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Character name:</strong></td><td>Deputy Mission Commander Stefan Versatile</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Location:</strong> </td><td>Science Block</td></tr><tr><td><strong>With:</strong> </td><td> Dr. Gadi, Jack Monroe, Major Laura Hicks</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Doing:</strong> </td><td> Looking for Alon</td></tr></tbody></table><br>Stefan was deep in thought until Laura asked for his opinion.<br><br>"I think that gathering what was left on the surface is a good idea, think of it as recycling, we are the first martians, we could start our stay here by cleaning the mess the previous colonizers left, other than replacing what is missing something useful for something else might be found" and we wouldn't have a bunch of potentially valuable pieces just rotting away.<br><br>"So maybe the missing equipment is a good thing in that respect as it's making us think of things to get stuff without needing to call back to earth. That aside, I'm still concerned about why something went missing, if it was on earth, I am to report it there and a full investigation will take place. If it's here it's up to us."<br><br>He thought briefly<br><br>"Professor Gadi, if you found the missing pieces for yourself, what would you do with them? I'm not accusing you, I just want your opinion"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Mars Colony - Science, research, hydroponics, husbandry, medical and reclamation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>RainbowRian</strong> on <strong>14-08-2012, 19:24:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://i1263.photobucket.com/albums/ii625/RainbowRian/936full-alex-evans.jpg)</div><table class="bbc_table"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Character name:</strong></td><td>Xander R. Isley</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Location:</strong> </td><td>Hydroponics Lab</td></tr><tr><td><strong>With:</strong> </td><td> Alone</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Doing:</strong> </td><td> Research</td></tr></tbody></table><hr><br>After settling in, Xander made his way to his area. The Hydroponics lab was his home away from home. He loved plants and always worked with them, but his job now was getting them to stay alive and flourish so he got to work looking at different types of seeds and the supplies he had. Looking in each cabinet to become accustomed to the lab. He loved the technology that he was priviliged to work with.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Mars Colony - Science, research, hydroponics, husbandry, medical and reclamation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chrystal</strong> on <strong>14-08-2012, 22:39:16</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/f/fa/Mars_test.jpg)</div><table class="bbc_table"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Character name:</strong></td><td>Lt Colonel Louise Cotter</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Location:</strong> </td><td>Entrance to the science wing.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>With:</strong> </td><td>Stefan Versatile, Dr. Gadi, Maj Jack Monroe, Maj Laura Hicks</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Doing:</strong> </td><td>Joining the group</td></tr></tbody></table><br><hr><br>I tried not to rush as I headed from my quarters in the command centre (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=148917.msg6760267#msg6760267). The base commander must appear dignified at all times. My uniform got the odd glance of what I hoped was approval from people I passed, most gratefully changing into civilian clothes, one or two still in E-suits, presumably on their way to change.<br><br>I marched purposefully down the corridor, through the main dome's lower level, where I heard the sounds of unpacking and rummaging in the kitchen, My stomach growled and reminded me I hadn't eaten in nine months! But I kept on, food could wait.<br><br>I arrived at the entrance to the science block to see my four senior staff in animated discussion. All that were missing was the head of engineering and the shrink and we could call it a council meeting. As it was we probably had a quorum.<br><br>"Gentlemen, lady", I greeted them, smiling quickly at Laura as I said the second word. I saw them take in my uniform and smirked.<br><br>"This is official Martian Military Uniform as of now!" I told them. "It's totally impractical, but we all have one and it makes us... heh, uniform. Sorry I'm a bit late, what did I miss?" The others quickly filled me in and i nodded. "Using the wreckage that's here is a good idea. Not so sure about using shuttle fuel to retrieve orbital junk though, we only have a limited amount and so does the MCM-1. Also, some of those landers are historic land marks, the Viking and mariner probes for example. Take what you need from the Kasei-Chōsa probes." I told them referring to the Japanese landers from the mid 21st century."<br><br>I was concerned about the lasers. "Hmm. Lasers can be used as weapons. They're impractical, but that doesn't mean they can't kill you or seriously injure." I repeated Laura's question. "Did they vanish here, on the ship on the way here, or before we left Earth? In other words are they on Mars, in which case we need to find them and find who took them, or are they on Earth, in which case that isn't our problem".
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Mars Colony - Science, research, hydroponics, husbandry, medical and reclamation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Blinkin</strong> on <strong>14-08-2012, 23:00:32</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/6/6b/Lt_Laura_Alicia_Hicks.jpg)</div><table class="bbc_table"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Character name:</strong></td><td>Major Laura Hicks (MSF)</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Location:</strong> </td><td>Science Block</td></tr><tr><td><strong>With:</strong> </td><td> Dr. Alon Gati, Jack Monroe, Stefan Versatile, </td></tr><tr><td><strong>Doing:</strong> </td><td> Being Laser Bright!</td></tr></tbody></table><br><hr><br>Laura turned her head as Louise entered the room and her eyebrows rose sharply, "Colonel." she greeted in response to the 'lady' greeting. She couldn't stop herself from sending a private message, "I'm no lady, but thanks Hon... can I unwrap you?"<br><br>She grinned slightly, "I thought that I was the only one who ordered those things..." She had at least 4 pair in her bags... wherever they had ended up, but the navy blue had been stuffed into her E-suit and that had been what she had changed into. She made a mental note to track down her duffle when she had time; and to make sure that the weapon containers had been properly stowed by now. "I'm impressed Ma'am."<br><br>She returned her attention to the discussion, putting in, "The shuttles going back could make a short detour to pick up a couple or three of the sattilites and drop them on Phobos, we have to go there to set up the driver and relays." She knew there was something about the weather as well, but couldn't bring it to mind at the moment. "It's a long term project anyway."<br><br>She switched tracks again as the questions were asked, and she began to make plans for searching the area around the base as well as the interior... if they might be here.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Mars Colony - Science, research, hydroponics, husbandry, medical and reclamation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>blakel</strong> on <strong>15-08-2012, 02:58:37</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/c/cd/Professor_Dr._Alon_Gadi.jpg)</div><table class="bbc_table"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Character name:</strong></td><td> Professor Alon Gadi</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Location:</strong> </td><td> His office</td></tr><tr><td><strong>With:</strong> </td><td> Jack Monroe, Stefan Versatile, Laura Hicks, Louise Cotter</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Doing:</strong> </td><td> In a meeting</td></tr></tbody></table><br><hr><br>Alon was slightly overwhelmed by the onslaught of questions, not knowing which to answer first. <br><br><strong>"The first thing to clear up is that even if someone had these, they wouldn't pose much of a threat to anyone. They were what are known as ultrafast pulsating lasers. The 'ultrafast' doesn't refer to the speed of the light coming from the laser - that's always going to be the same obviously - but rather referring to how quickly it pulsates. The lasers by themselves wouldn't be able to do much. Worst case scenario, someone who knows what they're doing could use it to short the base's electrical power which would shut off all of our life support and kill all of us. Since I don't feel dead, I would assume that hasn't happened.<br><br>"As for the problem of getting them, unfortunately taking from the satellites wouldn't work so well. The frequencies of the lasers are different, and the lasers used in the satellites are what are known as standard Gaussian lasers whereas the lasers that are missing are pulsating lasers. Long story short, they don't fit the same purpose and would be quite difficult to convert."</strong> He then turned to Stefan. <strong>"As for what I personally would do if I found them would be to inform you all and get back to work. I came here to do a job, and I intend on doing it."</strong>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Mars Colony - Science, research, hydroponics, husbandry, medical and reclamation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Prince Truhan</strong> on <strong>15-08-2012, 03:07:49</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/b/be/Stefan_Versatile.jpg)</div><table class="bbc_table"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Character name:</strong></td><td>Deputy Mission Commander Stefan Versatile</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Location:</strong> </td><td>Science Block</td></tr><tr><td><strong>With:</strong> </td><td> Dr. Gadi, Jack Monroe, Laura Hicks, Louise Cotter</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Doing:</strong> </td><td> Talking</td></tr></tbody></table><br>Stefan took in the information the Professor gave, he was glad that the idea of getting stuff from the ground level was better than flying off, that one seemed like a waste of resources, even before he was given the specifics.<br><br>"You misunderstood my question, or I expressed it wrong. I'm not questioning your ethics, or your sense of duty you notified me of the missing equipment after all. What I meant is, what <em>could</em> someone creative and with the necessary knowledge be able to do with them? You mentioned the worse case scenario, but let's assume the would be culprit doesn't intend a mass sacrifice to Mars, and wants something more basic. Does anything come to mind? Are the things useless to anyone? Or maybe useless now and not with something else? Think of it as a thought exercise"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Mars Colony - Science, research, hydroponics, husbandry, medical and reclamation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>blakel</strong> on <strong>15-08-2012, 03:39:14</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/c/cd/Professor_Dr._Alon_Gadi.jpg)</div><table class="bbc_table"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Character name:</strong></td><td> Professor Alon Gadi</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Location:</strong> </td><td> His office</td></tr><tr><td><strong>With:</strong> </td><td> Jack Monroe, Laura Hicks, Louise Cotter, Stefan Versatile</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Doing:</strong> </td><td> In a meeting</td></tr></tbody></table><br><br><hr><br><br>After hearing what Stefan had said, a sudden realization had come to mind.<br><br><br><strong>"In the assumption that someone did take it, and is currently here, there's not much they can do with it, other than discover the molecular makeup of certain compounds. There is one other unconsidered possibility. Someone may not have known what it could do, and may accidentally short out the power without intending it. Unfortunately, this could kill us all, and I don't particularly feel like dying anytime soon. We should try and contact the engineering department if they find any abnormal readings for power usage. It might also be useful to get the shrink, to find out her opinion on it."</strong>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Mars Colony - Science, research, hydroponics, husbandry, medical and reclamation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Prince Truhan</strong> on <strong>15-08-2012, 03:51:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/b/be/Stefan_Versatile.jpg)</div><table class="bbc_table"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Character name:</strong></td><td>Deputy Mission Commander Stefan Versatile</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Location:</strong> </td><td>Science Block</td></tr><tr><td><strong>With:</strong> </td><td> Dr. Gadi, Jack Monroe, Laura Hicks, Louise Cotter</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Doing:</strong> </td><td> Talking</td></tr></tbody></table><br>Stefan would have smiled at being understood if the situation wasn't serious, that was a problem he had sometimes, people assuming he was out to screw them, even when it wasn't necessarily true.<br><br>"Now we are getting somewhere. Professor please talk to engineering, you are the most adequate to explain what they are looking for. Also get Major Hicks someone to relay pictures of what is missing, so that her team can search for it."<br><br>As he talked he wondered if Louise would intercede, he wasn't pulling rank just stating what he figured was an obvious course of action. So instead of the deciding he consulted the two women.<br><br>"I don't mind getting the psychologist involved to see who would most likely take the things, however I wonder if it can be narrowed down, having her analyze 74 people to find out who might have a cleptomaniac streak seems counterproductive."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Mars Colony - Science, research, hydroponics, husbandry, medical and reclamation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Blinkin</strong> on <strong>15-08-2012, 05:13:44</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/6/6b/Lt_Laura_Alicia_Hicks.jpg)</div><table class="bbc_table"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Character name:</strong></td><td>Major Laura Hicks (MSF)</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Location:</strong> </td><td>Alon Gati's Office</td></tr><tr><td><strong>With:</strong> </td><td> Stefan Versatile, Alon Gati, Jack Monroe, Louise Cotter</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Doing:</strong> </td><td> In A Meeting</td></tr></tbody></table><br><hr><br>Laura nodded, "A description or image would be useful, and getting the engineering team to look for unusual energy usage would also be useful... Were the items all in the same container, or spread out over several?"<br><br>She pushed a hand through her hair and thought for a moment, "I can check the container's record chip and see when it was sealed on Earth and find out when it was opened last... that would tell me if it was opened once here, twice, or half a dozen times. It should also tell me who opened it as the locks had to be coded to allow it to be opened by the authorized personell." She took a deep breath, "Only 25 of us here at the moment, that'll cut things down a bit if it was only opened here, make it a non-issue if it was opened back on Earth and if it was opened on MCM1, that can cut it down based on who was awake at that point. Like the door locks of our quarters, the locks keep a record of who used the locks for several weeks at least and you really can't wipe the record without leaving a footprint."<br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Mars Colony - Science, research, hydroponics, husbandry, medical and reclamation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>RainbowRian</strong> on <strong>15-08-2012, 05:19:53</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://i1263.photobucket.com/albums/ii625/RainbowRian/936full-alex-evans.jpg)</div><table class="bbc_table"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Character name:</strong></td><td>Xander R. Isley</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Location:</strong> </td><td>Hydroponics Lab</td></tr><tr><td><strong>With:</strong> </td><td> Alone</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Doing:</strong> </td><td> Research and Routine</td></tr></tbody></table><hr><br>Xander looked around and got a list and walked around the lab.&nbsp; As he walked he checked everything, and was making sure everything was running properly and at its best potential. It was important that everything be in top condition because this was the place that the colony's vegetation supply came from. He also donned on a white lab coat and ID badge. There, that felt better. Xander began to take samples of the plantlife that was flourishing and looked under the microscope at a table and began running tests and things on it. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Mars Colony - Science, research, hydroponics, husbandry, medical and reclamation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>blakel</strong> on <strong>15-08-2012, 05:21:50</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/c/cd/Professor_Dr._Alon_Gadi.jpg)</div><table class="bbc_table"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Character name:</strong></td><td> Professor Alon Gadi</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Location:</strong> </td><td> His office</td></tr><tr><td><strong>With:</strong> </td><td> Laura Hicks, Jack Monroe, Louise Cotter, Stefan Versatile</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Doing:</strong> </td><td> In a meeting</td></tr></tbody></table><br><hr><br><strong>"I'll contact the head of the engineering department, get her on watch just in case. We shouldn't have anyone outside the council know about it. The thing is, we are still only assuming that whoever took it is here on Mars. There's also the possibility of them working for MarsCorp and selling off the items in the black market. I don't think that it would be likely that someone would take something without knowing fully well what it does."</strong><br><br>Alon was incredibly ticked off that the equipment was stolen, but that wasn't going to let him jump to conclusions. It would only be a waste of time if they followed a trail down the wrong trail. He then composed a message to Julia, the chief of engineering, briefly explaining the situation.<br><br><em>Dr. Stanton, this is professor Gadi, head of the scientific department. Unfortunately some of the equipment that was supposed to arrive with the shuttle drop was stolen, including two lasers. Though the equipment is harmless, it's possible that someone may have taken the lasers without realizing that, and may short circuit the electric systems of the base by accident. This would obviously shut down life support systems, killing all of us. If you could, please keep a lookout for any abnormal power usage on base and if you find any, report it to Chief of Security Hicks, or Commanding Officer Cotter. Also, please keep this private, there's no reason for people outside of the council to be informed on the current situation. Thank you."</em>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Mars Colony - Science, research, hydroponics, husbandry, medical and reclamation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Brandon</strong> on <strong>15-08-2012, 05:57:43</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://i420.photobucket.com/albums/pp289/guardianangel98/matheusavatar.jpg)</div><table class="bbc_table"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Character name:</strong></td><td>Matheus Haddad</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Location:</strong> </td><td>Level 3: Infirmary</td></tr><tr><td><strong>With:</strong> </td><td> Bianca and Dr. Lockheart</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Doing:</strong> </td><td>Getting the infirmary in working order</td></tr></tbody></table><br><hr><br><br>"Its nice to meet you doctor Lockheart. Im Matheus Haddad the resident physician and right now we've got some work to do." he stated as he walked out of the hanger. <br><br>Matheus pushed the cart down the long white halls, stopping just short of the main double doors that lead into the infirmary. He took a minute to open the door with his keycard but the device flashed red, denying access. A little sigh escaped his lips as he ran the card through again, only this time the door opened halfway. Rather then leave it he wedged his body in the stuck door and pushed open one side, then the other. "Gotta have maintenance check this thing out." he said before wheeling the cart inside. <br><br>Whatever had happened since the last time it wasnt good as the infirmary was a complete mess. Papers and used medical supplies had been strewn about like a tornado had come through. At least the lights were shining brightly and the storage lockers opened up fine. "Watch your step coming in. Once I get the systems computers working we'll get this up to hospital conditions...For now, Bianca if you wouldnt mind could you start putting the things in these crates in those lockers." he said as he pointed out the stored medicines. <br><br>Matheus sat down at one of the computer terminals and booted the thing up, checking the working condition. Once he was sure it was saving files right he entered his own data from his wrist computer. "Do you two have your medical data handy? It'll be easier to enter it now then track you down or dig your files out later."<br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Mars Colony - Science, research, hydroponics, husbandry, medical and reclamation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Prince Truhan</strong> on <strong>15-08-2012, 18:35:27</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/b/be/Stefan_Versatile.jpg)</div><table class="bbc_table"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Character name:</strong></td><td>Deputy Mission Commander Stefan Versatile</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Location:</strong> </td><td>Science Block</td></tr><tr><td><strong>With:</strong> </td><td> Dr. Gadi, Jack Monroe, Laura Hicks, Louise Cotter</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Doing:</strong> </td><td> Talking</td></tr></tbody></table><br>"You are right Professor we are assuming that it was stolen here, because if we don't and your worst case scenario happens, there won't be time to regret checking more thoroughly. I do know that most people here are smart enough to not consider equipment they are unfamiliar with toys, but unless it can be completely ruled out, we have to take the possibility into account."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Mars Colony - Science, research, hydroponics, husbandry, medical and reclamation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>iamaponyprincess</strong> on <strong>15-08-2012, 19:48:05</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8y2KUFnFqLU/TpDEARktEyI/AAAAAAAAD9U/zGcL_SxbVlA/s1600/clearglasses.jpg)</div><table class="bbc_table"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Character name:</strong></td><td>Bianca Meyrs</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Location:</strong> </td><td>Infirmary</td></tr><tr><td><strong>With:</strong> </td><td> World Famous Doctor Matheus Haddad and Doctor Lockheart</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Doing:</strong> </td><td> Being a slave</td></tr></tbody></table><br><hr><br>- <em>Yes, doctor Haddad,</em> - Bianca was whispering, so her colleagues wouldn't heard her, - <em>Whatever you want, doctor Haddad.</em><br><br>She knew she wasn't particularly fair to the doctor, maybe as a side-effect of long hibernation, maybe she was just nervous about new surroundings, maybe she wasn't entirely sure had it been such a good idea after all to join the project. Bianca have always been fond of traveling and adventures, yes, she dreamt of exploring the unknown since she was just a little girl&nbsp; absorbed in books about brave and curious adventurers, yes, she traveled all over the world, visited all the continents and some of the islands, conquered snowy peaks and rapid rivers. But she always had a way to return home...<br><br>Doctor's question helped her out of trance. Bianca shaked her head. She was just tired a little bit, that's all. She quickly unloaded content on a crate she was currently busy with and gently pushed doctor from the terminal.<br><br>- <em>Y-yes, I have it all in my head,</em> - she was used to carrying all her medical information. It can be very and very unpleasant to stuck in the middle of Africa with some local desease without medical data, - <em>Though I think MarsCorp must have provided us with results of last examination. Before our departure,</em> - she unloaded data and returned back to work, - <em>Don't you have it?</em> - she silently scolded herself for being too rude.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Mars Colony - Science, research, hydroponics, husbandry, medical and reclamation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SanguinePuppet</strong> on <strong>15-08-2012, 23:06:44</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://www.starscolor.com/images/michelle-trachtenberg-06.jpg)</div><table class="bbc_table"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Character name:</strong></td><td>Dr. Miranda Lockheart</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Location:</strong> </td><td>Infirmary</td></tr><tr><td><strong>With:</strong> </td><td>&nbsp; Doctor Haddad and Bianca</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Doing:</strong> </td><td>Getting infirmary up and running</td></tr></tbody></table><br><hr><br>Miranda followed in behind Bianca and Matheus, smirking softly at the way that Bianca handled herself around the doctor. With a little obnoxious push, she got the pallat into the infirmary. "Damn! This place is a mess! I wonder what happened here...how could anyone have practiced medicine here. It's like they were desperately trying to do something." Miranda headed forward and stacked a couple papers that were on a desk and set them aside. "I really hope these papers aren't important or are on file, because reading through all of these is really going to be a pain..." she bit her lower lip as she headed back to the cart and was unloaded crates.<br><br>Miranda turned her head to Dr. Haddad and nodded. "Yup.....data transmission en route to you. I have to agree with Bianca here. Surprised that you don't have these records."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Mars Colony - Science, research, hydroponics, husbandry, medical and reclamation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chrystal</strong> on <strong>16-08-2012, 00:44:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/f/fa/Mars_test.jpg)</div><table class="bbc_table"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Character name:</strong></td><td>Lt Colonel Louise Cotter</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Location:</strong> </td><td>Dr Gadi's Office</td></tr><tr><td><strong>With:</strong> </td><td>Stefan Versatile, Dr. Gadi, Maj Jack Monroe, Maj Laura Hicks</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Doing:</strong> </td><td>Contributing to the meeting</td></tr></tbody></table><br><hr><br>I sat and listened to the discussion. My presence here was necessary, but I didn't really have much to contribute. My staff was clearly a good team and working well together to solve this initial crisis. But I needed to step in now.<br><br>"Okay, there is one thing you are all missing here. Yes, worst case scenario, they may be in the hands of some kleptomaniac here on Mars. But let's face it, the most likely scenario is that these lasers were pilfered before they even got on the MCM-1. In fact, they probably never made it to orbit!"<br><br>I looked around. "Before we call everyone in for screening, let's find that out first. There will be a paper trail to follow. Stefan, that's your bailiwick. Get on the Horn to the ship and get them to patch you through to MarsCorp HQ. And I don't give a shit what time it is on Branson, wake the whole dam station if you have to!" Sir Richard Branson Space Station was on Zulu time. We weren't.<br><br>"I don't want a panic," I said softly. "People have odd ideas about lasers. If this information gets out, we may just find we have people walking around wrapped in tinfoil!" I giggled at the image, and sent a quick message to my sweetie:<br><br><tt class="bbc_tt">I would love to wrap you in tinfoil, and make you roast in your own juices...</tt><br><br>I kept my expression carefully neutral as she read it, and carried on talking. "Everyone has already been fully screened several times. Okay there may be some suppressed tendencies that are only coming out now we're here, but the South Pole shrinks were very thorough. What I will do is go over all the confidential files, see if I can find any sing of an instability".<br><br>I was the only one who could do that, because I was the only one with access to the all the full psych profiles. Not even the base Psychologist had that level of access. I would need to down-link them from the ship's computer - something I would have needed to do anyway, but not until just before the MCM-1 left orbit.<br><br>"In the mean time, Alon, what does the absence of these lasers hold up? Can we continue without them, is there a work around, or are they going to force the delay of an important project?"<br><br>I needed to know, because MarsCorp, and the US General Staff, would want to know. I had a sudden idea, but kept it to myself for a moment. I had enemies in the US military, those who wanted an American in charge, in stead of an Aussie, no matter how famous, high profile, politically expedient or well decorated that Aussie may be. Something like this, if it went badly, could result in my recall.<br><br>I sent a quick private message to Laura:<br><br><tt class="bbc_tt">Suspect a rat. Lasers not pilfered here, not loaded at all. Someone trying to discredit mission. I suspect I know who...</tt>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Mars Colony - Science, research, hydroponics, husbandry, medical and reclamation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Brandon</strong> on <strong>16-08-2012, 00:51:04</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://i420.photobucket.com/albums/pp289/guardianangel98/matheusavatar.jpg)</div><table class="bbc_table"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Character name:</strong></td><td>Matheus Haddad</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Location:</strong> </td><td>Level 3: Infirmary</td></tr><tr><td><strong>With:</strong> </td><td> Bianca and Dr. Lockheart</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Doing:</strong> </td><td>Getting the infirmary in working order</td></tr></tbody></table><br><hr><br>He shrugged slightly as he pecked a few keys to the keyboard. "They were supposed to send me that information but with a combination of having joined the team late and my implant always glitching it never got stored. Besides, I would like backups on the infirmary hard drives." He waited patiently to receive both sets of medical info then transfered them into the mainframe, making sure to lock them down so only the medical staff could access them. <br><br>"There is something else." he began as he got up to get a broom from the janitors closet to start sweeping up the leftover trash. "Once we get the place to hospital standards I want to do a full check up on the whole crew. Its been nine months since our last one so noting any physical changes from the trip is going to important."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Mars Colony - Science, research, hydroponics, husbandry, medical and reclamation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Prince Truhan</strong> on <strong>16-08-2012, 01:23:55</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/b/be/Stefan_Versatile.jpg)</div><table class="bbc_table"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Character name:</strong></td><td>Deputy Mission Commander Stefan Versatile</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Location:</strong> </td><td>Science Block</td></tr><tr><td><strong>With:</strong> </td><td> Dr. Gadi, Jack Monroe, Laura Hicks, Louise Cotter</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Doing:</strong> </td><td> Talking</td></tr></tbody></table><br>"Alright Lt. Colonel I'll see what I can get people back on Earth to figure out. I need the inventory numbers of what is missing, that way not only can they check but nobody will know what is missing easily."<br><br>After he was provided with the information, he stepped away from the group briefly, to have the information relayed to earth. Sadly any trail would most likely be cold, but some of the team back on earth were fierce on their duties, and would love to find who was guilty, so that zealotry might uncover something.<br><br>Only after that he came back and informed everyone.<br><br>"The message of the equipment was sent to earth, they say they would take care of it, heads will roll was the expression they used, but it might have been edited the original probably included a couple of curses. Considering who is involved, if anything can be found we will know very soon. I didn't include our plans to maneuver over the obstacle, but I will have to let them know at some point." 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Mars Colony - Science, research, hydroponics, husbandry, medical and reclamation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Blinkin</strong> on <strong>16-08-2012, 02:00:15</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/6/6b/Lt_Laura_Alicia_Hicks.jpg)</div><table class="bbc_table"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Character name:</strong></td><td>Major Laura Hicks (MSF)</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Location:</strong> </td><td>(Dr. Gadi's office</td></tr><tr><td><strong>With:</strong> </td><td> Lt.Col Louise Cotter, Dr. Gadi, Maj. Monroe, DMC Versatile</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Doing:</strong> </td><td> Shooting the bull****</td></tr></tbody></table><br><hr><br><br>Laura leaned back against the wall, "You're Paying me to be paranoid and think worst case Ma'am. I would be overjoyed if it was Earth's end and our people are clear." It was her job to be the law on the colony... the sherriff of what amounted to a town in the wilds of the untamed reaches. She didn't like trouble and in spite of her career path, she really didn't like to get into conflict... she was good at it, she liked crawling in the mud and being a bad ass in the field, but that was why she was what she was.<br><br>She was ready for Louise's message this time and only smiled slightly, "Promises, promises. First a spanking, now a roasting. What will you do to me next?" the message was definently tinged with affection.<br><br>Laura remained quiet as the conversation continued, listening closely and waiting until she had something productive to offer. When she got the second message from Louise, her eyebrows tightened and storm gray eyes angled to look at her friend. She acted instinctively with her response in a quick message, "Tell me who and it'll take one call to remove it." Laura still had connections in the spec. ops world on Earth and she had markers she would call in without hesitation if what she called hers were threatened... and more than one who do it for her.<br><br>"I agree that this needs to be kept low profile; ther's no point in getting the colonist paniced over something that might not be a problem; this is a delicate time for us and it's still too easy to recall all of us back to Earth... good luck getting some of us back onto a shuttle, but the point stands."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Mars Colony - Science, research, hydroponics, husbandry, medical and reclamation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SanguinePuppet</strong> on <strong>16-08-2012, 03:14:15</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://www.starscolor.com/images/michelle-trachtenberg-06.jpg)</div><table class="bbc_table"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Character name:</strong></td><td>Dr. Miranda Lockheart</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Location:</strong> </td><td>Infirmary</td></tr><tr><td><strong>With:</strong> </td><td>&nbsp; Doctor Haddad and Bianca</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Doing:</strong> </td><td>Getting infirmary up and running</td></tr></tbody></table><br><hr><br>Miranda nodded in agreement with him. "Agreed. We should probably organize this infirmary to house multiple examination rooms. Considering that I'll be needing specialized equipment for my own check ups. I don't suppose you know if there's a gynecological suite in here do you?" She said, heading over to wherever there was a thrown paper and picking them all up.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Mars Colony - Science, research, hydroponics, husbandry, medical and reclamation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>RainbowRian</strong> on <strong>16-08-2012, 03:26:26</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://i1263.photobucket.com/albums/ii625/RainbowRian/936full-alex-evans.jpg)</div><table class="bbc_table"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Character name:</strong></td><td>Xander R. Isley</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Location:</strong> </td><td>Headed toward Infirmary</td></tr><tr><td><strong>With:</strong> </td><td> Alone</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Doing:</strong> </td><td> Going to Infirmary</td></tr></tbody></table><hr><br>Xander finished running checks on the Hydroponics lab and noticed a stiffness in his hip joints. Wondering if that was something normal after the trip he neatly placed his things on a table in the lab and headed toward the Infirmary. If it was normal then that was okay but he figured He would need to report it to one of the doctors on board that he had seen here and there. He walked toward the door of the lab and hung up his labcoat and sent a message to the female doctor he had seen, Dr. Lockheart he believed her name was, to see if it was something to be concerned with and headed that direction.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Mars Colony - Science, research, hydroponics, husbandry, medical and reclamation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SanguinePuppet</strong> on <strong>16-08-2012, 04:31:51</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://www.starscolor.com/images/michelle-trachtenberg-06.jpg)</div><table class="bbc_table"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Character name:</strong></td><td>Dr. Miranda Lockheart</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Location:</strong> </td><td>Infirmary</td></tr><tr><td><strong>With:</strong> </td><td>&nbsp; Doctor Haddad and Bianca and now Xander</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Doing:</strong> </td><td>Tending to Xander</td></tr></tbody></table><br><hr><br>As Miranda filed and put papers away, she got a page from another colonist by the name of Xander. A few moments later, Xander came into the infirmary and headed towards her. In a loud tone to ensure that he could hear her, she said "Hey there! I got your message! Excuse the sorry state of the infirmary. We're trying to get everything in order. I'd be more than happy to examine you if you don't mind a messy office." She said with a smile on her face. The young doctor walked over to the wash station and washed her hands before putting on some gloves.<br><br>She headed to one of the beds and put the blinds in their proper place. "Right this way whenever you're ready."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Mars Colony - Science, research, hydroponics, husbandry, medical and reclamation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>RainbowRian</strong> on <strong>16-08-2012, 04:43:26</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://i1263.photobucket.com/albums/ii625/RainbowRian/936full-alex-evans.jpg)</div><table class="bbc_table"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Character name:</strong></td><td>Xander R. Isley</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Location:</strong> </td><td>Headed toward Infirmary</td></tr><tr><td><strong>With:</strong> </td><td> Alone</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Doing:</strong> </td><td> Going to Infirmary</td></tr></tbody></table><hr>"Oh it isn't a problem" Xander replied. He followed her behind the screen. "I was just wondering is joint stiffness is normal after travel?" He sat on the bed and looked at the doctor, nervous about her reply. " I figured I would come ask and see if it is something I need to pursue in having checked out. I am sure you understand."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Mars Colony - Science, research, hydroponics, husbandry, medical and reclamation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SanguinePuppet</strong> on <strong>16-08-2012, 06:36:37</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Miranda headed over to him and guided him to lie on his back. She lifted up his shirt a bit and tucked down his pants just as much and began to feel his hips and his joints. Her eyes wandered off away from him as her fingers did the work. Scouting the joints and feeling for any unwelcome pressure. It was the unnerving moment at the doctor where you couldn't read the experession. After a few minutes and examining the rest of Xander's joints, Miranda pulled him and smiled. <br><br>"Yup, you are just fine. Yeah, this is perfectly normal especially for our kind of travel. If it keeps bothering you, I suggest you come back and we'll give you some therapy and medication though for now. I think some rest is all you really need. When you're up, some exercise would do you some real good too." She smiled and pat him on the back. "Is that all hun? Oh and how rude of me. I might have missed what your role here in the colony is."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Mars Colony - Science, research, hydroponics, husbandry, medical and reclamation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>iamaponyprincess</strong> on <strong>16-08-2012, 13:12:30</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8y2KUFnFqLU/TpDEARktEyI/AAAAAAAAD9U/zGcL_SxbVlA/s1600/clearglasses.jpg)</div><table class="bbc_table"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Character name:</strong></td><td>Bianca Meyrs</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Location:</strong> </td><td>Exploring level 3</td></tr><tr><td><strong>With:</strong> </td><td> World Famous Doctor Matheus Haddad, Doctor Lockheart and probably Xander, then alone in the dark</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Doing:</strong> </td><td> Doing stuff</td></tr></tbody></table><br><hr><br>- <em>If you don't have data, it would be wise to request it from Earth. We can do it, right, doctor?</em> - from what she have already seen colony was in pretty run-down condition after almost 30 years of abandonment. It reminded her of horror-movies featuring a group of helpless people in the middle of Space facing some alien abomination. Doctors usually didn't last long in them.<br><br>Soon Bianca finished with her unpacking duty. Only a couple of crates were left untouched - the ones with dental equipment: spare burs in different shapes and for different occasions, other materials and pastes, - but infirmary wasn't the most suiting place for them. Speaking of which...<br><br>- <em>If you don't mind, doctor,</em> - she stepped over piles of empty crates, - <em>I should probably go and look for a working dental chair,</em> - she greeted Miranda's patient with a nod, - <em>Otherwise I would need to borrow one of them mining drills to do my job.</em><br><br>Bianca was smiling as she left the infirmary. Even though modern dentistry granted means of absolutely painless dental care people still were somehow intimidated with dentists. And she found this fact utterly hilarious and used it on multiple occasions to have fun at the expense of patients.<br><br>Bianca was finally on her one, walking through empty corridors and looking inside every room she came across. Dental room was discovered relatively quick. Just like any other room on this level it looked hastily abandoned in addition to bearing a resemblance to torture room. It was a small room with notorious device occupying its very center, also ther were a small sink in the corner and a desk with a terminal and old papers on top of it. Just like infirmary it featured storage lockers still filled with 30-years-old supplies.<br><br>Bianca stepped from lockers, positioned herself in The Chair and closed her eyes. There were absolutely no desire for sleep, she just wanted to relax and get accustomed to her new work place.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Mars Colony - Science, research, hydroponics, husbandry, medical and reclamation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>RainbowRian</strong> on <strong>16-08-2012, 20:21:32</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://i1263.photobucket.com/albums/ii625/RainbowRian/936full-alex-evans.jpg)</div><table class="bbc_table"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Character name:</strong></td><td>Xander R. Isley</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Location:</strong> </td><td>Infirmary</td></tr><tr><td><strong>With:</strong> </td><td> Dr. Lockheart</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Doing:</strong> </td><td> Getting examined by Dr. Lockheart</td></tr></tbody></table><hr>He layed on his back and let the female doctor examine, wincing a bit as she came across the ball joint of his hip.&nbsp; Xander Looked at the doctor and got up when she was done. "If it gives me pain is there somethingI should take for it?" He rolled his shirt back down across his stomach and replied. "So, I need to rest you say? Well I have everything running and everything is in order in the lab so I dont think they would mind would they?" "Oh you aren't rude. I specialize in plants. Rather for food, medicine, survival, etc. So I am in the Hydroponics Department" he smiled in a friendly manner. "Well I guess I am going to head to my new home, If anything is needed from me send me a message or something and I will come right by."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Mars Colony - Science, research, hydroponics, husbandry, medical and reclamation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>blakel</strong> on <strong>16-08-2012, 21:49:50</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/c/cd/Professor_Dr._Alon_Gadi.jpg)</div><table class="bbc_table"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Character name:</strong></td><td> Professor Alon Gadi</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Location:</strong> </td><td> His office</td></tr><tr><td><strong>With:</strong> </td><td> Jack Monroe, Laura Hicks, Louise Cotter, Stefan Versatile</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Doing:</strong> </td><td> Finishing up a meeting.</td></tr></tbody></table><br><hr><br>Alon turned to the mission commander. <strong>"The research will be delayed slightly, but it won't be too drastic. We'll just have to reschedule some of the experiments we had planned until a usable replacement can be fabricated."</strong> He heard the beeping indicating that he had received a message, and read Julia's response.<br><br><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=148833.msg6767600#msg6767600">Quote from: Linna on 16-08-2012, 13:30:03</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote"><em>Professor Gadi.&nbsp; I'll keep an eye on the grid, but don't worry too much about a short killing us all.&nbsp; Every room is on a more or less independent breaker that'll trip if power shorts or overloads.&nbsp; Each individual breaker ties into a sub-station that has it's own breakers, and there are fuses to keep things from going to Hell.&nbsp; But yes, I'll keep an eye out and I told my girls to start taking inventory of the stores so we know what made it and what didn't.&nbsp; Maybe we'll find them fairly soon.&nbsp; Dr. Stanton.</em><br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>He quickly composed a note back to her.<br><br><em>Thank you for the help. As for now commander Cotter seems to think that it's back on Earth, and we have deputy commander Versatile working on following any paper trails. If any items are missing, let him know. Thank you again. Professor Gadi."</em><br><br><strong>"Dr. Stanton just messaged me back, she says that we should have no problem with a short circuit shutting off the entire base's power. She'll keep an eye out for any abnormal power usages and report it to one of us if she finds one. She's also got the engineering crew looking for any missing items. Are we done here then?"</strong>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Mars Colony - Science, research, hydroponics, husbandry, medical and reclamation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chrystal</strong> on <strong>16-08-2012, 21:51:47</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/f/fa/Mars_test.jpg)</div><table class="bbc_table"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Character name:</strong></td><td>Lt Colonel Louise Cotter</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Location:</strong> </td><td>Dr Gadi's Office, then heading for the main dome</td></tr><tr><td><strong>With:</strong> </td><td>Stefan Versatile, Dr. Gadi, Maj Jack Monroe, Maj Laura Hicks - Hopefully keeping the Major.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Doing:</strong> </td><td>Concluding the meeting.</td></tr></tbody></table><br><hr><br>I nodded slightly at Laura's second message, just enough to let her know I was considering my options. I didn't reply though. (Her first message had almost made me giggle, but I had controlled myself. This was a game we played. Who can make the other loose composure first, in a serious situation, with provocative messages and images. She had won the round in my office, and I damn well wasn't loosing this one).<br><br><tt class="bbc_tt">I wonder if they have the whipped cream unpacked yet?</tt> I sent to her.<br><br>"Right. Well if there is nothing further?" I shrugged. "I think we have the situation under control for now, we each know what we're doing, and in all honesty, there isn't really anything we can do until we know whether the lasers are here or not. So if you gentle men will excuse us, I would very much like to show this delightful young lady around the base..."<br><br>I stood, and of course they all stood too, being either gentlemen or my subordinates. I pulled my cap out of my belt and popped it on my head, returned Jack's salute, and, grabbing Laura's hand in mine like a love-struck school kid, dragged her from the room.<br><br>"We have to hurry", I told her. "It's almost time..." I pinged the nearest public blue-tooth link station and logged into the base mainframe, pulled up the astronomical database and checked. We hade barely fifteen minutes to get there.... I walked quickly, dragging Laura by the hand, to the main dome (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=149004.msg6768953#msg6768953).
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Mars Colony - Science, research, hydroponics, husbandry, medical and reclamation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Blinkin</strong> on <strong>17-08-2012, 00:16:26</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/6/6b/Lt_Laura_Alicia_Hicks.jpg)</div><table class="bbc_table"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Character name:</strong></td><td>Major Laura Hicks (MSF)</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Location:</strong> </td><td>Dr. Gati's Office</td></tr><tr><td><strong>With:</strong> </td><td> Dr. Gati, Col. Cotter, Maj. Monroe, DMC Versatile</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Doing:</strong> </td><td> Concluding the meeting, getting dragged off for some hanky-panky</td></tr></tbody></table><br><hr><br>Laura idlely drummed her fingers against the web belt hanging on her hips as the meeting wound down. "Please let me know what the results from Earth are Stefan, I would be interested in knowing what's going on."<br><br>The Security Chief nearly chuckled at Lou's message, but she was determined to nto not let her boss and lover win this round. She was 1 and 0 since making landfall and she intended to keep her lead for at least a week... her personal record in the game... the longest that she had managed to resist the older woman's mischievous streak. "I have cherries." she sent back without blinking. She did wish that she did have cherries just for the shock value, but while she did have a few surprises, cherries had not been among the stash. She wondered if the supplies had any. Something to check on.<br><br>Laura actually squeaked when Lou took her hand and dragged her out of the meeting and toward the Main Dome (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=149004.msg6768953#msg6768953)<br><br>"Lou!" she said as they got beyond the hearing of the department head's office. "What's the hurry?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Mars Colony - Science, research, hydroponics, husbandry, medical and reclamation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SanguinePuppet</strong> on <strong>20-08-2012, 03:15:32</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://www.starscolor.com/images/michelle-trachtenberg-06.jpg)</div><table class="bbc_table"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Character name:</strong></td><td>Dr. Miranda Lockheart</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Location:</strong> </td><td>Infirmary</td></tr><tr><td><strong>With:</strong> </td><td>&nbsp; Doctor Haddad and Bianca and Xander</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Doing:</strong> </td><td>Treating Xander</td></tr></tbody></table><br><hr><br>Miranda smiled at him and nodded her head to him. "That's pretty neat! I guess you're the one I thank when I need materials to make some of the meds around here! Anyways, yeah you should be fine and up and running by tomorrow! Take care if that's all you need." She said smiling at him.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Mars Colony - Science, research, hydroponics, husbandry, medical and reclamation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>RainbowRian</strong> on <strong>20-08-2012, 03:51:30</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://i1263.photobucket.com/albums/ii625/RainbowRian/936full-alex-evans.jpg)</div><table class="bbc_table"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Character name:</strong></td><td>Xander R. Isley</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Location:</strong> </td><td>Infirmary</td></tr><tr><td><strong>With:</strong> </td><td> Dr. Lockheart</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Doing:</strong> </td><td> Getting examined by Dr. Lockheart</td></tr></tbody></table><hr>Xander smiled and laughed, "Well by the time it gets to you it has still underwent some procedures, but yes. And alrighty. I will head to my room then, thank you again". And with that he headed to the habitat, and his room.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Mars Colony - Science, research, hydroponics, husbandry, medical and reclamation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Prince Truhan</strong> on <strong>20-08-2012, 05:02:15</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/b/be/Stefan_Versatile.jpg)</div><table class="bbc_table"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Character name:</strong></td><td>Deputy Mission Commander Stefan Versatile</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Location:</strong> </td><td>Science Block</td></tr><tr><td><strong>With:</strong> </td><td> Dr. Gadi,</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Doing:</strong> </td><td> Talking</td></tr></tbody></table><br>Louise left too quicky, and her head seemed to be on anything but work right now. Even if right now it wasn't neccesary that she was focused on work. Stefan still would have prefered it another way.<br><br>"Alright, I figure that is it for now" He offered his hand Dr. Gadi "Thank you for your cooperation, please if there is anything I can do for you let me know. I trust we'll be keeping each other posted on this situation."<br><br>With that Stefan started to go.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Mars Colony - Science, research, hydroponics, husbandry, medical and reclamation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zillah</strong> on <strong>20-08-2012, 17:36:08</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/1/1a/Dr._Madison_Chance.jpg)</div><table class="bbc_table"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Character name:</strong></td><td>Dr. Madison Chance</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Location:</strong> </td><td>Psychology office</td></tr><tr><td><strong>With:</strong> </td><td> None</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Doing:</strong> </td><td> Reviewing files</td></tr></tbody></table><br><hr> <br>My door was closed, and for that I was grateful. I needed the quiet sanctuary of my office. The murmurs of wonder and astonishment in the base had truly begun to grate on my nerves … <em>my god! We're on Mars!</em><br>&nbsp;<br>Really? How astonishing.<br>&nbsp;<br><em>Where else did you think we would be?</em><br>&nbsp;<br>The fact that my fellow crew members were so awestruck by being on another world didn't particularly surprise me. After all, I'd read all their psych profiles many, many times. But Mars, to me, was simply a place. One full of challenges and hazards, to be sure, but at the end of the day it was a place to accomplish my work.<br>&nbsp;<br>I'd printed out a file for every member of the crew. Paper was a rather precious commodity on a world without trees, but I preferred doing certain things the old fashioned way. Reviewing files was one of those things. The psychological evaluations were something that I'd mostly committed to memory, but the physical data logs, not to mention the DNA profiles … those I still needed to learn. At least if I was to successfully begin Project Avalon.<br>&nbsp;<br>There were some announcements being made on the public address system. I ignored them. They weren't important.<br>&nbsp;<br>I thought I heard a knock on the door as well, but I thought that might simply be my imagination …
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Mars Colony - Science, research, hydroponics, husbandry, medical and reclamation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Prince Truhan</strong> on <strong>20-08-2012, 18:13:51</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/b/be/Stefan_Versatile.jpg)</div><table class="bbc_table"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Character name:</strong></td><td>Deputy Mission Commander Stefan Versatile</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Location:</strong> </td><td>Psychology Office</td></tr><tr><td><strong>With:</strong> </td><td> Dr. Mallory Chance,</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Doing:</strong> </td><td> Talking</td></tr></tbody></table><br>Seeing that the meeting was over, and the official tour had been cancelled, Stefan decided to touch base with other Council Members. Being in the Science Block let him close to the Psychologist office so he made his way up there.<br><br>Once he made it, unlike he did with Louise where he thought she was most likely alone, he knocked the door, not wanting to interrupt if Mallory was with a patient.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Mars Colony - Science, research, hydroponics, husbandry, medical and reclamation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zillah</strong> on <strong>21-08-2012, 15:00:32</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/1/1a/Dr._Madison_Chance.jpg)</div><table class="bbc_table"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Character name:</strong></td><td>Dr. Madison Chance</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Location:</strong> </td><td>Psychology office</td></tr><tr><td><strong>With:</strong> </td><td> Stefan Versatile</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Doing:</strong> </td><td> Reviewing files; making conversation</td></tr></tbody></table> <br><hr> <br>The knock wasn't my imagination. Unfortunately.<br>&nbsp;<br>"Enter," I said, not bothering to look up from my files. I didn't need to. The sound of the footsteps at the door told me approximate weight, and I could see a shadow from the corner of my eye that told me height. Cross-reference that with the duty roster, in particular who should be where in the base, and perhaps who <em>shouldn't</em>, based on psych profiles …<br>&nbsp;<br>"Versatile, Stefan," I said, still looking down at my file. It wasn't his. "<em>Deputy</em> commander, I'd say it's good to see you … except I'd be lying." I placed my paperwork on my desk and smiled thinly at him. "Don't take it personally. I usually don't like seeing anyone without an appointment, or without good reason. Since you don't have the former, I'm hoping for the good reason, apart from exchanging pleasantries and seeing how I'm getting along since the landing."<br>&nbsp;<br>I gestured around the office. "I'm getting along adequately," I said. "Now, unless you're about to surprise me with some sort of news I couldn't otherwise deduce on my own, I need time to work." I frowned slightly. "I confess to not being skilled with social graces or etiquette, mostly because I don't see the point of them. So forgive me for my bluntness. Or don't forgive me, I suppose, it's your choice. I don't actually care."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Mars Colony - Science, research, hydroponics, husbandry, medical and reclamation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Prince Truhan</strong> on <strong>21-08-2012, 16:09:27</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/b/be/Stefan_Versatile.jpg)</div><table class="bbc_table"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Character name:</strong></td><td>Deputy Mission Commander Stefan Versatile</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Location:</strong> </td><td>Psychology Office</td></tr><tr><td><strong>With:</strong> </td><td> Dr. Mallory Chance,</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Doing:</strong> </td><td> Talking</td></tr></tbody></table><br>"I won't forgive you because there is no reason to. I am sorry to interrupt you without an appointment seeing someone plunge into their work is refreshing." He took a look at her, because of the way she was he had never been able to spend much time with her.<br><br>"I do have a question related to that though. Much as you, I don't care for social pleasantries. I'll get to the point on the ground when I have to supervise someone I just push them so they work, if they can't take it, we get rid of them, it's simple and it works. Here however I'm stuck with the people that are here, so far when they have childish attitudes like screaming or just taking a tour of the base (when their duties aren't related to supervision)&nbsp; I tell myself it's part of an adaptation period. However you, and others have been able to start working efficiently right away."<br><br>He touched his tie realizing he better get to the point. "So what I want your opinion on is this, should I allow these unefficient people a grace period before applying pressure to them because of the new location. Or can I start getting them in line right away?" 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Mars Colony - Science, research, hydroponics, husbandry, medical and reclamation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zillah</strong> on <strong>22-08-2012, 16:18:11</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/1/1a/Dr._Madison_Chance.jpg)</div><table class="bbc_table"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Character name:</strong></td><td>Dr. Madison Chance</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Location:</strong> </td><td>Psychology office</td></tr><tr><td><strong>With:</strong> </td><td> Stefan Versatile</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Doing:</strong> </td><td> Reviewing files; making conversation</td></tr></tbody></table><hr>&nbsp;<br>"And you sought my opinion on this matter, rather than Wing Commander Cotter's? Interesting." I cocked my head slightly as I looked up at the deputy commander. "Well, without knowing the specific persons you may be referring to, I'm not sure how helpful my advice may be. Seventy-five different personalities invariably react to the same emotional stimulus in seventy-five different ways. You can certainly try to smash square and triangular pegs through a round hole with one methodology, if you like. And if you apply enough force, it might even work … you just might not like the amount of splinters you like."<br>&nbsp;<br>I took the file I'd been reading, and slipped it into one of my lower desk drawers. I noticed a small picture frame sitting there among the files – I'd nearly forgotten about it, packed away so longer ago. It was a picture of myself and Lena at the Branson Space Station. A small smile crept to my face as I put it prominently on my desk … but the smile remained for only a moment, as my thoughts returned to the matters at hand.<br>&nbsp;<br>"I wouldn't worry too much about inefficiencies and work schedules today, though," I continued. I leaned back in my chair, templing my fingers together. "It's a rather unique situation. It's a historic occasion, it's the realization of being on another world … billions upon billions of human beings have walked the planet Earth, and only a hundred or so have stepped foot on Mars. And this crew is now among that monumentally tiny fraction. Psychologically, that's overwhelming for some." I shrugged. "I don't know why."<br>&nbsp;<br>"Regardless, as long as the necessary work at the base is being completed, I'd personally allow a grace period of a few days, allowing for the crew to settle in. Regrettable, but a necessity, in my opinion. The psychological shock, so to speak, of being on a new world should wear off by then. If you try to, um, 'get them in line' before then, I'm not sure it will be effective … in fact, I wouldn't be surprised if such behavior would have long-term adverse effects for the entire base." I picked up the red pen I'd been using off my desk, and twirled it idly between my fingers. "Just an opinion, of course."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Mars Colony - Science, research, hydroponics, husbandry, medical and reclamation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Prince Truhan</strong> on <strong>22-08-2012, 19:21:04</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/b/be/Stefan_Versatile.jpg)</div><table class="bbc_table"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Character name:</strong></td><td>Deputy Mission Commander Stefan Versatile</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Location:</strong> </td><td>Psychology Office</td></tr><tr><td><strong>With:</strong> </td><td> Dr. Madison Chance,</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Doing:</strong> </td><td> Talking</td></tr></tbody></table><br>"Yes, I came to talk to you. The Commander must have noticed the same things I have and kept a lax attitude, I would much rather talk to you, than make her think I doubt her judgement. That would only lead to an unnecessary strain between us, and as you know, she and I will have to work together until either of us is replaced, so it's better if my interactions with her is as amiable as possible."<br><br>He paid close attention to Madison and wondered what caused the smile to come to her face, it was clearly something she had seen, still it had left quickly, and he saw no point in mentioning it.<br><br>"It is just an opinion, but not the one of a lay person, it's the one of a mind expert. I'll take your advice and do my best to let people unable to jump into work right away have time to adjust, that should avoid unnecessary splinters, as you graciously put it."<br><br>He stood up "I hope I didn't disturb your flow of work too much Madison. It is however time for dinner, would you consider eating with me?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Mars Colony - Science, research, hydroponics, husbandry, medical and reclamation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>blakel</strong> on <strong>22-08-2012, 22:02:35</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/c/cd/Professor_Dr._Alon_Gadi.jpg)</div><table class="bbc_table"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Character name:</strong></td><td> Professor Alon Gadi</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Location:</strong> </td><td> His office</td></tr><tr><td><strong>With:</strong> </td><td> None</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Doing: </strong>Going insane </td><td> </td></tr></tbody></table><br><hr><br>Alon breathed a sigh of relief once everyone had left his office. The meeting had been useful for two reasons. One was that he knew that he now had a professional opinion on what happened to the items. The second had been that he had a wireless address for MarsCorp's item recovery team. He obtained the latter from hacking into Stefan's messages with MarsCorp, something which he didn't particularly like doing, but he didn't know if he could trust MarsCorp, or if they could act fast enough. Alon wanted revenge, and wanted to take matters into his own hands to get it.<br><br>The unfortunate part about being on Mars however, was that due to the time delay in communications, it would be quite time consuming for him to track down the thief electronically, but that wasn't going to keep him from checking up on the investigation from time to time. There was still plenty of work to get done there for the time though, increased by the theft. He started working on designs for the replacement equipment, while playing around with some equations on chaos theory. He found, however as he continued that he was getting more and more distracted. The windowless chrome walls, together with the hum of the heating units made him feel boxed in, and were giving him a massive headache.<br><br><em>I'll have to see a doctor or the shrink about these headaches sometime,</em> Alon thought to himself. <em>I really don't like being examined.</em> He stood up, realizing that he needed to walk around, and having no where better to go, proceeded towards the dining hall (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=149004.msg6797632#msg6797632), knowing it was time for dinner.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Mars Colony - Science, research, hydroponics, husbandry, medical and reclamation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Dashenka</strong> on <strong>22-08-2012, 23:01:45</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/6/64/Lena_Kristin_Holtzmann.jpg)</div><br><table class="bbc_table"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Character name:</strong></td><td>Lena Holtzmann</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Location:</strong> </td><td>Science Block, going to Dr. Chance</td></tr><tr><td><strong>With:</strong> </td><td> Nobody, then Dr. Chance</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Doing:</strong> </td><td> Being late again for yet another meeting</td></tr></tbody></table><br><hr><br>I whistled as I got down to the Science department and looked around for Madison's office. The place was a darned maze and her office was tugged away in the most remote area of the science wing. Best for privacy for her and her clients I guess. Before I got in I read the message from the commander. Hmm go to the commander now or see my good doctor? I laughed out and shut down the message. Twenty minutes would be fine. On second thought, we had technically been dry for how long? Nine months? Longer? Maybe twenty minutes was a bit tight. <br><br>Without bothering to knock on the door I bolted into Madison's office only to find Commander Versatile sitting in the chair. I always found his name rather hilarious. Knowing full well it could easily land me in all sorts of troubles I blurted out one of my witty but blunt comments.<br><br>"Do you mind Commander? Don't you have other places to be? I REALLY need to speak to Doctor Chance here or I'll go nuts. And when I do I blow this entire place to smitherees with the nuclear reactor and we don't want that do we? I'm sorry commander but I'm not as versatile as you."<br><br>I walked further into the office without bothering to close the door and gave Madison the biggest of big kisses ever, holding her head between my hands. Then I got back up and looked at the chair and realized I fell under Commander Cotter's jurisdiction, not Commander Versatile's.<br><br>"Are you still here? <em>Geh doch! Schnell!</em>*"<br><br>With my hands I mimicked an explosion and waited for Commander Versatile to leave.<br><br><br><span style="font-size: 6pt;" class="bbc_size">*Go then! Quickly!</span><br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Mars Colony - Science, research, hydroponics, husbandry, medical and reclamation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Prince Truhan</strong> on <strong>24-08-2012, 16:42:39</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/b/be/Stefan_Versatile.jpg)</div><table class="bbc_table"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Character name:</strong></td><td>Deputy Mission Commander Stefan Versatile</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Location:</strong> </td><td>Psychology Office</td></tr><tr><td><strong>With:</strong> </td><td> Dr. Madison Chance, Lena Holtzmann</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Doing:</strong> </td><td> Talking</td></tr></tbody></table><br>Stefan was about to leave, either with Madison if she took his offer, or alone if she declined. He didn't expect the nuclear engineer walking in and kissing the doctor for one. It seemed that everytime he walked into a woman's office another one would kiss her. He could understand that part, and if she had been polite, he would have probably let them be, but he couldn't tolerate her disrespect.<br><br>He kept his cool and closed the door, other people didn't need to hear this, Dr. Chance didn't need to but Lena had made her disrespect public to her, he answered. "Actually no, I don't have more important places to be. You'll see I have a nuclear engineer claiming to be near a meltdown, and if she has a meltdown while on the job our base could have one too" He hated word games, but if she started he was going to continue "and talented as she is" he said pointing to the doctor "I can't leave such things to just <em>Chance</em>"<br><br>"Because you'll see Miss Hotzmann, I have more options available to me than she alone does. I could have said engineer cleaning the toilets for a week, or even better removing martian dust from the emergency exits. I'm told sweating a lot is good for your skin, and that would achieve it for hours. This of course on top of her current duties, the other two people watching the reactor wouldn't need to work harder on her account, although it would certainly knock down the amount of free time she has. However I'm told that menial repetitive tasks free up the brain for more complex matters, so maybe she'll make a technological breakthrough as she goes about her duties, and the new chores would bring a sense of stability to her trouble mind"<br><br>"Do you think our base is threatened to be blown up by a nuclear engineer about to go <em>nuts</em>? Because I trust you and I can have her cleaning martian dust as soon as possible."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Mars Colony - Science, research, hydroponics, husbandry, medical and reclamation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zillah</strong> on <strong>28-08-2012, 16:39:05</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/1/1a/Dr._Madison_Chance.jpg)</div><table class="bbc_table"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Character name:</strong></td><td>Dr. Madison Chance</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Location:</strong> </td><td>Psychology office</td></tr><tr><td><strong>With:</strong> </td><td> Stefan Versatile; Lena Holtzmann</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Doing:</strong> </td><td> Talking with the Deputy Commander; snogging the base engineer</td></tr></tbody></table><br><hr><br>"Understood," I replied to Stefan, "though … well, I doubt the base Commander would see such a query as a doubt of her judgment. Trust is an important part of the command structure, and if there's already doubts … mmm." I brushed some idle strands of hair from my face. "Interesting. I'll need to make note of that."<br><br>"As for dinner, that's fine, I suppose, I –" I began to say more, but was rudely interrupted as a tempest entered my office without invitation. An impetuous, gorgeous, Teutonic tempest. Ordinarily I would've been furious at such a disruptive intrusion, but I'd come to expect as much from Lena. And, to my own surprise, I didn't find it annoying … if anything, it was quite endearing to me. I didn't quite know why, either. It was one of many, many things about her that fascinated me to no end.<br><br>I didn't resist as Lena came behind my desk. I welcomed her kiss … it'd been so long since I'd seen her. Our mouths crushed together hungrily, and I eagerly sucked on her probing tongue as we kissed, delighting in her obvious joy. She tasted heavenly, like strawberries mixed with sin. I found myself wanting her. Badly.<br><br>I slowly stood as Lena and Stefan began talking. Or arguing. I couldn't tell if it was a conversation or not, as they seemed to be talking past each other about some hypothetical situation that wasn't likely to happen. I put on my white lab coat.<br><br>"I'll assume the puns with names have some sort of meaning, then?" I asked, giving Stefan a puzzled stare, and then Lena. "I believe Fraulein Holtzmann was claiming some sort of humorous ruse so that you might leave us alone for the moment, Deputy Commander. I seriously doubt the nuclear reactor is in peril, nor is the base engineer clinically insane in a manner that might threaten the base's safety. Rather, she's stressed slightly – as evidenced by her dilated pupils and elevated heart rate – and one of the methods I've recommended to her for relieving stress is coitus. With me."<br><br>I reached over and tenderly took Lena's hand in mine.<br><br>"So, Deputy Commander, I may have to meet you at a later time to discuss base matters. A rain check on dinner, then. My apologies." I gave Lena a quizzical glance. "Although … did you want the Deputy Commander joining our sexual tryst, my dear? I confess I'm not good at reading those sort of subtle social cues."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Mars Colony - Science, research, hydroponics, husbandry, medical and reclamation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Dashenka</strong> on <strong>30-08-2012, 10:51:10</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/6/64/Lena_Kristin_Holtzmann.jpg)</div><br><table class="bbc_table"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Character name:</strong></td><td>Lena Holtzmann</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Location:</strong> </td><td>Science Block, going to Dr. Chance</td></tr><tr><td><strong>With:</strong> </td><td> Madison Chance and Stefan Versatile</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Doing:</strong> </td><td> Being late again for yet another meeting</td></tr></tbody></table><br><hr><br>I had expected Madison's reaction. She couldn't resist me and she knew it. Resistance is futile. You will be assimilated. Grins. However most men would react differently then I the Deputy Commander his reaction. It took me a while to figure out what he meant, English wasn't my first language after all, and before I could respond, Madison was talking again in similar gibberish. I rolled my eyes and then gasped at Madison after I had taken her hand. I was crazy and everybody saw it. Outrageous make up, punky clothing, the lot. Madison was crazy in her own way but nobody could see that. But when she unleashed her witty comments, even I began to doubt her sanity sometimes. Not that I'd mind if she was crazy. I loved her and I didn't care if the both of us ended up in the looney bin or isolated from the rest of the colony because of our 'insanity'. Besides, she was the shrink so what could possibly happen. Although, an insane shrink, hmm, that is quite ironic. Who's crazy now punk!? Again I smiled to myself. God I really am crazy.<br><br>Did I want the Deputy Commander to join us? Well it wasn't in the planning but he sure was good looking. <br><br>"I wasn't being very subtle dear. At least not on purpose but I suppose if he wants to, I'm okay with that."<br><br>The last time me and Madison had had some proper sex was back in Antarctica at Branson Station, which was a very quick one at best. Then a 9 months cryo sleep and I was ready to hump her legs right her and now. <br><br>"As long as he does decide quickly cause I'm not sure how much longer I can manage not to touch you."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Mars Colony - Science, research, hydroponics, husbandry, medical and reclamation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Prince Truhan</strong> on <strong>30-08-2012, 14:59:30</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/b/be/Stefan_Versatile.jpg)</div><table class="bbc_table"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Character name:</strong></td><td>Deputy Mission Commander Stefan Versatile</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Location:</strong> </td><td>Psychology Office</td></tr><tr><td><strong>With:</strong> </td><td> Dr. Madison Chance, Lena Holtzmann</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Doing:</strong> </td><td> Talking</td></tr></tbody></table><br>Now, Stefan had foreseen many reactions to his tirade, from Lena muttering an apology, to her acting even crazier, and he had ideas for an answer to each of those scenarios. He however hadn't accounted for Dr. Chance, the way she cut to through what they had said made their hypotheticals sound silly and an utter waster of time, and it certainly felt as if any animosity (small as it was) had deflated thanks to her interpretation. Furthermore he hadn't expected to be offered a chance to join the ladies in their escapade. If it hadn't been Madison that said it he would even thought it was a joke.<br><br>"Don't restrain yourself anymore Lena, I wouldn't reject such an invitation" He answered to Lena once she accepted the posibility.<br><br>He then looked at them both again, he was clearly attracted to Madison, that was the reason to ask her to have dinner, he hadn't expected things to develop so quickly, as far as Lena went he was attracted to her too, but it was different, she had a crazy look about her that made her seem very interesting, and he would lie if he said he hadn't thought about being closer than required as unprofesional as she could be from time to time.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Mars Colony - Science, research, hydroponics, husbandry, medical and reclamation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Zillah</strong> on <strong>30-08-2012, 17:18:10</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/1/1a/Dr._Madison_Chance.jpg)</div><table class="bbc_table"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Character name:</strong></td><td>Dr. Madison Chance</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Location:</strong> </td><td>Psychology office</td></tr><tr><td><strong>With:</strong> </td><td> Stefan Versatile; Lena Holtzmann</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Doing:</strong> </td><td> Talking and removing clothing</td></tr></tbody></table><hr><br>I nodded in affirmation as Lena confirmed that Stefan could join us, if he so desired. "Well, I'm amenable to that as well," I said to her. "I've reviewed his files. He's an acceptable specimen." I cocked my head at Lena, giving her a quizzical, slightly confused look. "And … that <em>wasn't</em> subtle? Hmm. Noted." I sighed. "Some things, I'll never understand …"<br>&nbsp;<br>My hand slipped away from Lena's. "Well, it's your call, Deputy Commander," I said to Stefan, as I shrugged off my labcoat. "An invitation has been extended. I see no further reason for delays. Considering the relatively disorganized state of personal quarters at the moment, this office seems suitable enough for intimate activity. And I'm in agreement with Lena … I don't care to wait."<br>&nbsp;<br>Tossing my labcoat into the back corner of my office, I sat on the corner of my desk and casually unbuttoned my blouse. That fell to the floor between my legs, as did my white lace bra. I leaned back slightly, gripping the sides of the desk with my hands for a moment, sitting there naked from the waist up, save for a thin gold chain around my neck that I always wore. The chain was a gift from Lena, given to me back on Earth.<br>&nbsp;<br>I noted with some curiosity that the air conditioning units of the ventilation system were just a touch too high. The small, pink nipples of my breasts were quite hard, presumably from the cold. <em>Interesting,</em> I thought, as I took Lena's hand again, placing it firmly on my thigh.<br>&nbsp;<br>"I missed you," I said simply to Lena, pulling her towards me. I lifted her chin with my fingers as our faces drew close together, breathing lightly on that wonderfully slender neck of hers. As I covered her neck with soft, tender kisses, my hand slid down from her face, down to her chest, where my fingertips gently grazed the soft swells of her breasts.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Mars Colony - Science, research, hydroponics, husbandry, medical and reclamation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Prince Truhan</strong> on <strong>30-08-2012, 22:21:35</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/b/be/Stefan_Versatile.jpg)</div><table class="bbc_table"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Character name:</strong></td><td>Deputy Mission Commander Stefan Versatile</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Location:</strong> </td><td>Psychology Office</td></tr><tr><td><strong>With:</strong> </td><td> Dr. Madison Chance, Lena Holtzmann</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Doing:</strong> </td><td> No longer talking</td></tr></tbody></table><br>Imitating Madison Stefan removed his jacked and shirt. Exposing his chest and&nbsp; keeping his pants on for the time being which he doubted would be long. He stared briefly at Madison's body seeing how her nipples got perky and moved towards her. He didn't intercede as she kissed Lenna, knowing that he was invited but that this was their reunion.<br><br>Seeing that the Dr. was giving kisses and gentle touches to her lover, he got behind her, sitting on the desk as well, and kissed Madison's neck, his hands feeling her back and then her front, slowly reaching up to feel her breasts with his palms.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Mars Colony - Science, research, hydroponics, husbandry, medical and reclamation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Dashenka</strong> on <strong>31-08-2012, 19:44:08</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/6/64/Lena_Kristin_Holtzmann.jpg)</div><br><table class="bbc_table"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Character name:</strong></td><td>Lena Holtzmann</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Location:</strong> </td><td>Science Block, going to Dr. Chance</td></tr><tr><td><strong>With:</strong> </td><td> Madison Chance and Stefan Versatile</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Doing:</strong> </td><td> Having a very interesting meeting indeed</td></tr></tbody></table><br><hr><br>Well I had expected many things but not what was unfolding right here and now. Maybe the good doctor was a bit more crazy that I initially thought. Or she just didn't care after so long without sex. I smiled at her as she took off her lab coat and gasped a bit as I saw her breasts again after so long. I felt her skin and shivered a bit when I saw the male hands over my girlfriend's breasts. This was getting quite interesting indeed. Suddenly I felt like I could wait a little longer and after I returned the kiss, I planted some kisses on her chin, breasts and stomach where I stopped. <br><br>I was know on my knees and I looked up at Madison. It took some getting used to the view; A man standing behind her was something I never saw. Not in this context. My hands moved up her legs, caressing her legs through the fabric of her pants. They stopped at the button and after I had opened it, I slowly pulled the pants down and kissed her legs and thighs. Whatever they were planning, my clothes could wait. I was so close now that I couldn't bother taking them off. After I'd hooked my thumbs into the matching lace panties I looked up again and slowly pulled them down.<br><br>"I've missed you too," I said in a hoarse whisper and kissed her now exposed sex. <br><br>Another kiss and a quick flick with my tongue through it and then I held it open with my index fingers. I knew how to work my girl but the situation was a little different. Maybe we should just do another quicky? Up to her really. Carefully I blew some cold air over her exposed and now spread sex and kissed the sensitive flesh again.<br><br>"I've missed you a lot."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Mars Colony - Science, research, hydroponics, husbandry, medical and reclamation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Prince Truhan</strong> on <strong>31-08-2012, 22:27:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/b/be/Stefan_Versatile.jpg)</div><table class="bbc_table"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Character name:</strong></td><td>Deputy Mission Commander Stefan Versatile</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Location:</strong> </td><td>Psychology Office</td></tr><tr><td><strong>With:</strong> </td><td> Dr. Madison Chance, Lena Holtzmann</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Doing:</strong> </td><td> No longer talking</td></tr></tbody></table><br>Stefan moved even closer pressing his chest against Madison's back and kept rubbing her breasts softly. He paid close attention to Lenna both because she looked incredibly sexy as she was giving Madison pleasure and because he expected to learn what the doctor liked, after all there was nobody better to show him than her. While looking he took Madison's nipples and rolled them softly between his fingers. He kissed her neck and explored it slowly with his lips and tongue, tasting her skin and wondering how other parts of her tasted.<br><br>As Lenna got rid of Madison's pants Stefan moved, sitting behind her completely now, he was thankful of how resilient Martian furniture was. His legs were now to her sides and his growing bulge pressed against her ass and lower back. <br><br>Then when Lenna tasted Madison for the first time he realized how much his outlook of the scientist had changed in such little time, a few minutes ago he had been annoyed at her disrespect of his position, and now he was staring at her actions and wishing to see much more of her sensual body. It wasn't that he hadn't noticed before, but he was finding a new appreciation for her quirkiness as he saw her in a more intimate light.<br><br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Mars Colony - Science, research, hydroponics, husbandry, medical and reclamation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Blinkin</strong> on <strong>24-09-2012, 16:49:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/6/6b/Lt_Laura_Alicia_Hicks.jpg)</div><table class="bbc_table"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Character name:</strong></td><td>Major Laura Hicks (MSF)</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Location:</strong> </td><td>Control Center, Security Office</td></tr><tr><td><strong>With:</strong> </td><td> Alone</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Doing:</strong> </td><td> Schemeing</td></tr></tbody></table><br><hr><br>The intercom system sounded the three tone whistle that announced a base wide broadcast. <br><br>"Will Mr. Painter report to the Security Office."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Mars Colony - Science, research, hydroponics, husbandry, medical and reclamation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Dashenka</strong> on <strong>04-10-2012, 13:24:12</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/6/64/Lena_Kristin_Holtzmann.jpg)</div><br><table class="bbc_table"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Character name:</strong></td><td>Lena Holtzmann</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Location:</strong> </td><td>Science Block,</td></tr><tr><td><strong>With:</strong> </td><td> Madison Chance and Stefan Versatile</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Doing:</strong> </td><td> Doing Dr. Chance</td></tr></tbody></table><br><hr><br>It felt like ages since I had touched her skin and heard her moans of pleasure. I worked her to a quick climax like I knew she liked it. Having the deputy commander with us, helping me was a bit weird but alright. Madison rocked her body and it didn't take long before she succumbed to the pleasure. I kissed her entire body, her neck and her mouth and told her she would get more tonight. We wrapped up the intimacy and when Stefan had left I hugged Madison for a few minutes before we went for dinner. We had a quick meal and when Madison had gone to our apartment, I went into the office (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=148917.msg7018586#msg7018586) to run a few more checks and tests on the reactor. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Mars Colony - Science, research, hydroponics, husbandry, medical and reclamation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Prince Truhan</strong> on <strong>04-10-2012, 14:54:46</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/b/be/Stefan_Versatile.jpg)</div><table class="bbc_table"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Character name:</strong></td><td>Deputy Mission Commander Stefan Versatile</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Location:</strong> </td><td>Psychology Office</td></tr><tr><td><strong>With:</strong> </td><td> Dr. Madison Chance, Lena Holtzmann</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Doing:</strong> </td><td> No longer talking</td></tr></tbody></table><br>As Lenna worked on Madison, she obviously&nbsp; knew what she liked from the experience they both had, Stefan kept feeling Madison and his hands moved to feel Lenna briefly as well. Once Madison had been brought to an exquisite orgasm Stefan knew he had to go, while he had been invited to the sexual tryst he also knew that the women shared a bond he didn't have with either of them, and he didn't want to step into the private time they obviously needed.<br><br>He would have said something abot a next time, but seeing them hold each other close, he decided he could wait until later, sending a message was something beyond easy thanks to the computers. So he excused himself and went to his http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=148917.0 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=148917.0).<br><br><br><br><br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Mars Colony - Science, research, hydroponics, husbandry, medical and reclamation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chrystal</strong> on <strong>07-10-2012, 12:10:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div align="center"><span style="font-size: 14pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Mars Date: 01/01/0001, 05:36:21</strong></span></div><br>The lights flickered on, in certain rooms, certain automatic processes, like the water recycling systems starting up as demand increased. Had anyone pulled an all-nighter, working through their first night on Mars? <br><br>A timer clicked on and an incubator began to heat up in the Animal genetics lab. In hydroponics, the sun-ray lamps brightened and began to heat the growing tanks with a brighter light than any to be found elsewhere on the planet.<br><br>Day one had begun.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Mars Colony - Science, research, hydroponics, husbandry, medical and reclamation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>RainbowRian</strong> on <strong>17-10-2012, 22:57:38</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://i1263.photobucket.com/albums/ii625/RainbowRian/936full-alex-evans.jpg)</div><table class="bbc_table"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Character name:</strong></td><td>Xander R. Isley</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Location:</strong> </td><td>Hydroponics Lab</td></tr><tr><td><strong>With:</strong> </td><td> Alone</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Doing:</strong> </td><td> Working</td></tr></tbody></table><hr><br>Xander had woken early to get a head start on things in his department.&nbsp; The second shuttle was arriving and he needed to finish getting things prepped. He sat at his examination table with his microscope and began examining the samples of plant-life and taking notes.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Mars Colony - Science, research, hydroponics, husbandry, medical and reclamation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SanguinePuppet</strong> on <strong>22-10-2012, 03:47:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://www.starscolor.com/images/michelle-trachtenberg-06.jpg)</div><table class="bbc_table"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Character name:</strong></td><td>Dr. Miranda Lockheart</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Location:</strong> </td><td>Infirmary</td></tr><tr><td><strong>With:</strong> </td><td>Alone</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Doing:</strong> </td><td>Stocking the infirmary</td></tr></tbody></table><br><hr><br>Miranda took over the infirmary and the stocking of the medicine and supplies that would be necessary for any sort of treatment that would be necessary. The doctor set up a private station near the rear of the clinic for any OB-GYN examinations and also finished setting up the other examination stations. Miranda&nbsp; headed over to the vaccinations and set up the vaccinations that she might be giving soon.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Mars Colony - Science, research, hydroponics, husbandry, medical and reclamation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ElizabethRayne</strong> on <strong>29-10-2012, 00:13:32</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://images.tvrage.com/news/before-new-girl-zooey-deschanel.jpg)</div><br><table class="bbc_table"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Character name:</strong></td><td>Alessa Woodridge </td></tr><tr><td><strong>Location:</strong> </td><td>Medical Center: Dental offices</td></tr><tr><td><strong>With:</strong> </td><td> Alone for now </td></tr><tr><td><strong>Doing:</strong> </td><td> Checking out her office and work area</td></tr></tbody></table><br>Lessa looked around the dental area of the medical center, it was decent, and she had an area for her files. An area to write, work, and a nice large area to actually work with patients. She sat down at the small corner desk and took the box of gold plated tools from her pocket and placed them on the desk. <br><br>She ran her fingers over the box and opened it looking down at the tools she smiled slightly then set them off to the side glad to see a small name plate with her name printed on it sat on her desk. She was glad she had at least found the right place. She stood and removed&nbsp; her lab coat and hung it over her chair then she went to her patient area and took a mental stock and location of everything she would need. <br><br>Dental hygiene&nbsp; was important, and she was the first line of defense against dental breakdown here on Mars. <br><br>Opening one of the cabinets she made note of the stock of paper bibs then closed it and moved to the next one.<br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Mars Colony - Science, research, hydroponics, husbandry, medical and reclamation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>shooter6806</strong> on <strong>31-10-2012, 00:32:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://filmsdefrance.com/img/Jeremy_Irons.jpg)</div><table class="bbc_table"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Character name:</strong></td><td>Nigel Woodridge</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Location:</strong> </td><td>Medical</td></tr><tr><td><strong>With:</strong> </td><td> Lessa</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Doing:</strong> </td><td> Saying hello</td></tr></tbody></table><br><hr><br>Nigel had returned to the hangar and found his bags among the mass of stuff dropped off by the shuttle.&nbsp; He had then gone to the Habitat Block and taken over one of the vacant rooms.&nbsp; He finally got rid of his E-suit, took a quick, cold shower, and dressed.&nbsp; He had debated with himself.&nbsp; He didn't want to crowd Lessa or make her uncomfortable, but he still cared for her and he wanted to help her.&nbsp; What the hell, he decided.&nbsp; He had made his way to the science block and found the medical section.&nbsp; Sure enough, she was there, prepping her work area.<br><br>He stood in the doorway, admiring her.&nbsp; She was still the woman he had fallen in love with.&nbsp; "Hello, Lessa.&nbsp; We didn't have time to talk before.&nbsp; Can I interest you in something to eat? My treat."<br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Mars Colony - Science, research, hydroponics, husbandry, medical and reclamation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ElizabethRayne</strong> on <strong>31-10-2012, 00:50:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://images.tvrage.com/news/before-new-girl-zooey-deschanel.jpg)</div><br><table class="bbc_table"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Character name:</strong></td><td>Alessa Woodridge </td></tr><tr><td><strong>Location:</strong> </td><td>Medical - Dental Offices </td></tr><tr><td><strong>With:</strong> </td><td> Nigel </td></tr><tr><td><strong>Doing:</strong> </td><td> Inventory and drooling over the man who's name she still carried.</td></tr></tbody></table><br>Lessa turned her heart picking up in pace, her stomach turning into a million butterflies. Despite the fact that they went their separate ways, his voice, hell most everything about Nigel made her giddy. <br><br>"Your treat?" She asked with an amused smile despite it all he was still the man she had fallen in love with all those years ago. She knew things were different, that was clear when Nigel came home the first time. "When have you ever known me to turn down a meal on your dime?" She closed the cabinet she was looking through then flicked a few of the lights in the rooms off, she was sure they needed to save power where they could. <br><br>She had to admit as much as she wanted to start fresh, it was nice to have someone she knew here. That lost feeling quickly faded. <br><br>"I got a little lost finding medical, did you find the habitat block?" She asked as they walked out, she managed to trip over her own feet stumbling just a bit but recovering quite quickly.&nbsp; 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Mars Colony - Science, research, hydroponics, husbandry, medical and reclamation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chrystal</strong> on <strong>01-11-2012, 23:13:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/3/3a/Sexy-nerd.jpg)</div><table class="bbc_table"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Character name:</strong></td><td>Dr Amy Hill *NPC*</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Location:</strong> </td><td>passing Hydroponics on the way to Metallurgy</td></tr><tr><td><strong>With:</strong> </td><td> Joining Xander</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Doing:</strong> </td><td> Saying hello</td></tr></tbody></table><br><hr><br>Amy had helped unload the shuttle, and was glad to be out of that sweaty suit again, but she had work tro be getting on with. She had grabbed a cerial bar in the canteen and was heading for her own lab when she heard sounds of glass chinking coming from the hydroponics lab. She giggled. Was someone having a party in there?<br><br>She peered in through the doorway and snorted in mild amusement. Dr Isley was there alone and the clinking she'd heard was him moving specimen jars about. She paused in the doorway, regarding his cute, taught butt as he bent over the microscope, then, making a spur of the moment decision, sauntered in. "Good morning Doctor. I didn't see you on the surface. Didn't you feel like getting a look at the horizon?"<br><br>She shrugged. "Of course from what I hear there's a massive dust storm outside right now. Someone said the commander almost got cut off by it. Oh don't worry, she's fine."<br><br>The Japanese-American Metalurgist flicked er hair out of her face and leaned on the bench next to Xander. "So, whatcha workin' on?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Mars Colony - Science, research, hydroponics, husbandry, medical and reclamation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>RainbowRian</strong> on <strong>03-11-2012, 06:44:41</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://i1263.photobucket.com/albums/ii625/RainbowRian/936full-alex-evans.jpg)</div><table class="bbc_table"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Character name:</strong></td><td>Xander R. Isley</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Location:</strong> </td><td>Hydroponics Lab</td></tr><tr><td><strong>With:</strong> </td><td> Dr.Hill </td></tr><tr><td><strong>Doing:</strong> </td><td> Saying hello and working</td></tr></tbody></table><hr>Xander gazed up as he heard a woman speaking and removed his microscopic goggles.&nbsp; "Good Morning, Hope it has been well for you.&nbsp; I am not much for horizons unfortunately. Plus I had work to catch up on since I was put out of work yesterday."&nbsp; He took the goggles from his head and layed them on the table containing his specimens and equipment.&nbsp; "Yea, mars gets quite a few dust storms.&nbsp; Its good to hear the commander is alright."&nbsp; I am working on developing this plant life for medicinal purposes while trying to also make them so that they don't require water so that we have more for the base.&nbsp; I have a water plant prototype actually growing that generates water rather than consuming it. Maybe I can make one that can filter waste as well."&nbsp; He shrugged hoping for the possibilities but medicine was his first project.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Mars Colony - Science, research, hydroponics, husbandry, medical and reclamation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>blakel</strong> on <strong>12-11-2012, 00:27:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<br><div class="floatleft">(http://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/c/cd/Professor_Dr._Alon_Gadi.jpg)</div><table class="bbc_table"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Character name:</strong></td><td> Professor Alon Gadi</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Location:</strong> </td><td> His office</td></tr><tr><td><strong>With:</strong> </td><td> Alone</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Doing:</strong> </td><td> Waking up</td></tr></tbody></table><br><hr><br>Light. Blinding light. I opened and closed my eyes repeatedly, as they adjusted to the light. I picked my head up off of the desk, trying to figure out what happened, as my initial daze from waking up was wearing off. I had come back down after eating, to work on some ideas I had. I got carried away with it though, and must have passed out. <em>Crap! I overslept on the first day! And there are new medical staff coming. Double crap!</em><br><br>I quickly looked over the research work I had been doing, to see if there was anything of importance. Mapping Mars' orbit for using it as a possible space exploration point, using large atoms in molecules, data compression techniques, nuclear fusion at low temperatures, and some failed attempts at computer programs to make statistical relevancy out of the massive meteorological and geological data to come. The papers were a complete mess, I'd have to digitize them and organize them later. Meanwhile, I had to shower and change clothes. <em>I should get some breakfast too, while I'm at it.</em><br><br>With that, I snuck off to my room (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=149009.msg7210168#msg7210168), being careful not to be seen.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Mars Colony - Science, research, hydroponics, husbandry, medical and reclamation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>RainbowRian</strong> on <strong>20-11-2012, 19:00:32</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://i1263.photobucket.com/albums/ii625/RainbowRian/936full-alex-evans.jpg)</div><table class="bbc_table"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Character name:</strong></td><td>Xander R. Isley</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Location:</strong> </td><td>Hydroponics Lab</td></tr><tr><td><strong>With:</strong> </td><td> Dr.Hill </td></tr><tr><td><strong>Doing:</strong> </td><td> Saying hello and working</td></tr></tbody></table><hr>After all was silent around him once more and he had done all he could do for the moment, Xander's stomach growled. He put his equipment away and headed toward the main dome (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=149004.50) for brunch before adjourning from his working day.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Mars Colony - Science, research, hydroponics, husbandry, medical and reclamation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chrystal</strong> on <strong>29-01-2013, 13:16:05</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="bbc_size">MARS DATE 07/01/0001, 09:45:16</span></strong></div><br>The PA system popped and the faint hum of the active speakers could be heard, then a familiar voice cut through whatever conversations were going on in all rooms and areas of the base: "<strong>Attention please This is the base commander. Would all personnel assigned to the Olympus expedition, please report at once to the suiting room. That is all.</strong>"
			</dd>
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