Log edited with Logedit 2.6.9pl on Tue Jun 17 15:17:26 EDT 1997 Logged by Perceptor Word-wrapping at 75, 0, 2 Statistics at end of log ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Perceptor says, "It may be best to examine the files from the Laboratory. I can make any modifications there." Tsukime waits, almost impatiently. DepthCharge looks around and says 'My design is stored on Teletran Two under the filename "Faultline" if you want to check it.' Perceptor says, "I do not know where Yuriko had been able to go, but I reccommend starting our search near the communcation controls." DepthCharge nods Perceptor nods, "Very well...let us check the information in the Laboratory." The east coast of the Atlantic Ocean begins to turn silver-gold with the rays of morning sunshine. As dawn breaks over North America, life begins in the coastal cities, the United Nations becoming active and the morning traffic at both major spaceports begin to show the bustle of humanity. DepthCharge says 'You lead on.' DepthCharge moves upward. You move upward... Perceptor presses the access code to open the doors to the Laboratory. You move east to the Laboratory... DepthCharge enters from the Main Lobby - Second Floor to the west. DepthCharge walks into the area DepthCharge looks at Perceptor and says 'Okay.' Perceptor looks curiously at DepthCharge. DepthCharge shrugs. Perceptor switches on several of the nearby monitors. Perceptor turns towards the terminal linked to Teletran Two and enters the search for the file "Faultline" DepthCharge walks behind Perceptor and begins looking over his should. :) Perceptor eyes the schematics closely. Tsukime enters from the Main Lobby - Second Floor to the west. DepthCharge takes a step closer towards the monitor, watching his design on the screen with interest. Tsukime watches from near the door. Perceptor enters a new program for the projectors. Perceptor turns around from the monitors and indicates the Holographic Projection System. Perceptor activates the projection systems as a hologram forms... Spinning slowing in real-time animation is a complex map of an electrical circuit. The various pathways from the powersource are easily recognizable. Several large receptacles indicate data-sensor housings. A collection of different-colored wires in connected towards a main processing unit not currently visible in the display. Several bright indicators flash around the wires. Perceptor looks towards DepthCharge, "Here is a map of your main sensor-processing circuitry." DepthCharge looks at the projector and says 'Yea, I guess so.' DepthCharge then nods. Perceptor explains, "By altering the signal for which the sensors are searching, we may be able to detect devices transmitting a non-Autobot-encoded message. We may not be able to accurately determine the target of the transmission, but we should at least be able to ascertain if such an object is present in the nearby area." DepthCharge nods and says 'I see. Will it require much changing?' Perceptor says, "Instead of using a standard sonar ping, we can have your sensors send out a radio sweep. The modifications are relatively simple." Tsukime listens for a moment, and sighs at the lengthy speech. She shifts restlessly, and settles down to wait. DepthCharge smiles and says 'So I guess you are operating on me?' Perceptor nods and says, "It is just a quick modification. Your systems appear to already have the capability, it just has to be activated. We will have to deactivate it when we have completed the sweep, as the signals could be disruptive to marine life." DepthCharge nods readily saysing 'I would hate to see that happen. Okay, so what do you want me to do?' Perceptor indicates one of the laboratory's tables and says, "Please lie down here and I will make the neccessary modifcation. I will need you to transform after the initial change." DepthCharge nods and gets up on the lab table and lies down. Tsukime blinks a bit. "Um... I think.. uh- I'll wait outside." She heads out quickly. Tsukime leaves to the Main Lobby - Second Floor to the west. Perceptor waves to Tsukime and turns his attention back to DepthCharge. Perceptor grabs several tools from the nearby cabinet and beings to unscrew DepthCharge's neural net casing. Perceptor says, "You will not feel a thing when I switch this signal-handling process." DepthCharge is about to nod, but then thinks it would not be a good idea to move. Perceptor removes the casing and peers at DepthCharge's internal circuits. Perceptor glances several times towards the monitor screen and holographic projection. Perceptor sauters a new wire into place which bypass the current sonar-emitting systems. Perceptor stands back up and checks his work with the schematic hologram. Perceptor says, "That should be sufficient." Perceptor reattaches the neural net casing to DepthCharge. DepthCharge sits up and says 'Would you like me to transform now?' Perceptor says calmly, "Now transform and attempt a sensor search. You should be able to detect the main computer systems' links to this laboratory." DepthCharge slides off the table and walks into the center of the room, making sure he is out of the way of any equipment. DepthCharge slides his arms out to his side as his hands retract into his turbine housing. His legs fold seamlessly into the base of his abdomen and the transformation is completed as his head retracts into the nose section of the AquaticProbe. AquaticProbe wobbles slightly then settles. AquaticProbe says 'I am picking up something, it is indicating itself on my sensors.' Perceptor smiles and asks, "At what location vector?" AquaticProbe takes a reading and says 'From my nose section, 30 degrees east and about 4 meters away.' Perceptor smiles approvingly, "Excellent...that is the Research data-storage archive." AquaticProbe says 'Okay, I'll transform.' The slight sound of decompressing air can be heard as the AquaticProbe contracts in on itself slightly, taking on a more body like shape. In a matter of milliseconds the AquaticProbe becomes the Autobot DepthCharge. DepthCharge lies own the floor, chest first. He then stands up. DepthCharge stretches a bit and looks at Perceptor. Perceptor says, "Our Communication systems should be the first thing to examine. The tower could provide a clear message anywhere on the planet while also allowing a deviant device to intercept all off-planet transmissions." Perceptor looks to DepthCharge and asks, "No troubles with your balance systems of anything being out of water, is there?" DepthCharge shakes his head and says 'Only a little bit, but not enought to make me fall on my side.' Perceptor chuckles slightly, "Very well, then let us begin." Perceptor turns off the projection systems. Perceptor turns and walks towards the door. You move west to the Main Lobby - Second Floor... DepthCharge enters from the Laboratory to the east. DepthCharge walks into the area Perceptor smiles and says, "The modifications have been made successfully." Tsukime looks up from where she was waiting. "Oh? Good!" she grins. "So we can do something now?" DepthCharge nods and says 'We are going to check the command center first.' Perceptor nods and says, "Indeed. We will start by examining the communications tower." Perceptor motions towards the tower. You move upward to the Communications Tower... Tsukime enters from the Main Lobby - Second Floor below. DepthCharge enters from the Main Lobby - Second Floor below. DepthCharge walks into the area Tsukime follows. DepthCharge says 'Okay, lets do this thing.' DepthCharge then walks into the center of the room and lies down on his chest. DepthCharge slides his arms out to his side as his hands retract into his turbine housing. His legs fold seamlessly into the base of his abdomen and the transformation is completed as his head retracts into the nose section of the AquaticProbe. Tsukime nods, "Ready..." Perceptor glances appraisingly around the tower. "All of Jazz's stero equipment may provide an obstacle, but do what you can." AquaticProbe wobbles slightly then settles. AquaticProbe says 'Well, Tsukmie should be able to take the readings of my sensor computers inside. Just to check my reading.' Perceptor nods, "Very well" Tsukime nods, and climbs in. Alex Roberts enters from the Main Lobby - Second Floor below. AquaticProbe pretends he is not a sub marine sitting on the floor. Alex Roberts pokes his head up through the entry hatch. "Hey, what's with the party up here?" Perceptor turns around and smiles, "Greetings, Rodimus!" Tsukime looks down from where she's climbing into the Aquatic Probe. Perceptor explains, "I have motified DepthCharge's sensor systems in an attempt to perform sensor sweeps of the city. I want to determine if any devices have been left by the human known as Yuriko." Tsukime grins down. Tsukime hops into the Submarine to check readings. Tsukime walks up the AquaticProbes ramp and enters AquaticProbe. Inside of AquaticProbe> Through a speaker his heard 'Okay, my sensor station monitors should be on your left. Alex Roberts hauls himself the rest of the way up into the room. "Devices? We have a mole?" Inside of AquaticProbe> Tsukime moves to the left. "Ok- I got them, " she calls. Then starts checking readings. AquaticProbe says, "Scanning." Perceptor says, "I do not know, Rodimus, but considering that the Militant was within the City, I believe the proper precautionary measures should be taken." Alex Roberts says, "So what was she doing in the city?" Perceptor says, "Apparantly Matthew Sharp has some sort of strange attraction to her. Did you see my suggestion regarding temporary security measures?" AquaticProbe says, "Okay, I think I am picking up some equipement about 60 degrees from my nose section and about 8 meters away. I think it might be Jazz's radio equipment, not sure. Tsukime, what do you make of it?" Perceptor sats grimly, "I hope they have not been able to ascertain our current situation." Alex Roberts says, "Which suggestion was that..? I don't recall immediately.." Perceptor walks over towards the radio equipment and begins to examine it. Perceptor kneels down, trying to concentrate on something behind it. Perceptor says, "Something here..." Perceptor reaches back behind the radio and pulls out a slim black box. Perceptor looks at the box and frowns, "Just another equalizer for Jazz's radio equipment." Inside of AquaticProbe> Tsukime nods. "Not positive, but its something." Alex Roberts receives a radio transmission. Perceptor glances back and says, "I proposed the idea of initiating much tighter security measures until we are able to determine if there is a security risk. Unapproved entrance would not be allowed without conscent of officers." Alex Roberts receives a radio transmission. Alex Roberts transmits a message via radio to Defender. Alex Roberts jumps as his ring buzzes at him. Alex Roberts says, "Crud. 'scuse me." Alex Roberts scrambles downstairs. Alex Roberts heads downward to the Main Lobby - Second Floor below. Inside of AquaticProbe> Tsukime frowns. ---------------------LOG ENDS - STATISTICS----------------