Ganymede is now is close proximity to the object near DS3 and conducting further scans. The object is still on a  course for the Valo system at what appears to be a speed above warp 10.
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CSO_Ltjg_Eiluj says:
:: at her station scanning ::
Host CO_Captain_Matisse says:
::Sitting in her chair on the bridge::
OPS_Cmdr_Ashworth says:
::on the bridge, at OPS::
FCO_Ltjg_Jara says:
::sits at the helm shaking his head in disbelief::
CTO_Lt_Ashworth says:
:: Sitting at his station marvelling at the speed of the object.::
CEO_Lt_Mash`ev says:
:: At the Big Table in Main Engineering, closely monitoring the warp systems. ::
Host CO_Captain_Matisse says:
FCO: when will we catch up with it?
FCO_Ltjg_Jara says:
CO: Captain... the speed this thing is going.... it could be REAL soon.... this thing is going way too fast.
Host CO_Captain_Matisse says:
FCO: Guess at a ETA...
Host CO_Captain_Matisse says:
CSO: Anything new on the object yet?
EO_Lt_Lai says:
:: In Main Engineering, monitoring the Structural Integrity Field so that the Ganymede doesn't tear into six trillion itty bitty pieces::
FCO_Ltjg_Jara says:
CO: Its speed is impossible.... wild guess... Ummmmm.... 4 minutes.... maximum  I'd say it's impossible... but he's doing it Ma'am
CSO_Ltjg_Eiluj says:
:: continues to try and scan the object ::  CO:  Not yet Captain.
CTO_Lt_Ashworth says:
CO: Captain at both our speeds there will be little room for error.
Host SMTech13 says:
Action: Science scans reveal What appears to be a metallic hull of some known and unknown compositions.
Host CO_Captain_Matisse says:
CTO: that’s why I only have the best Lt ::Looks over at the FCO::
SO_LtJG_Alezka says:
::With a PADD in hand, Alezka walks down the corridors of deck 24, and walks up to the main entrance for Main Engineering. As the doors part before him, the young Lieutenant walks in, and notices Lai monitoring a console. With a smile, he heads over to his friend:: ~~~EO: Hello there, Dan...~~~
FCO_Ltjg_Jara says:
::alters course slightly:: CO: Ma'am... the unknown will be passing right above us... we don't want to bump heads.
CSO_Ltjg_Eiluj says:
CO:  All I can get Sir is it is metallic, some known and unknown metals are what it is composed of.
Host CO_Captain_Matisse says:
FCO: keep us out of its way, then set course to pursue it
CTO_Lt_Ashworth says:
CO: I never doubted it, but if it doesn't slow down I shudder to think what will be left.
Host CO_Captain_Matisse says:
CSO/CTO: any idea how it is going so fast?
OPS_Cmdr_Ashworth says:
::tries to ascertain the best way to bring up the current situation to the Cardassians without causing problems::
EO_Lt_Lai says:
::Dandin hears the doors open, and his friend's voice in his head, but doesn't make the connection between the two, and therefore continues his intent staring at various readouts:: ~~~SO: Hello, D'Aur.~~~
Host XO_Cmdr_Mordane says:
::completes his research of the current situation before leaving his office for the bridge::
FCO_Ltjg_Jara says:
CO: I'll slow us down and loop around behind him Ma'am.... I'd prefer the thing stopping to chat... should we knock on his door?
CSO_Ltjg_Eiluj says:
CO:  I can't detect any propulsion system as of yet Sir.
Host SMTech13 says:
Action: Slight energy readings can be detected at this range, type never before seen.
Host CO_Captain_Matisse says:
FCO: Why not...::smiles::
Host CO_Captain_Matisse says:
CSO: how about radiation?
CTO_Lt_Ashworth says:
CO: Only theory, but nothing substantial in our science or technological abilities.
FCO_Ltjg_Jara says:
OPS: You wanna say Hello or should I Commander?
Host CO_Captain_Matisse says:
*CEO*: report!
CSO_Ltjg_Eiluj says:
CO:  I've never seen anything like this before Sir.  I'm getting energy readings, but nothing on the records.
Host XO_Cmdr_Mordane says:
::walks onto the bridge and heads for his seat::
SO_LtJG_Alezka says:
::Placing his PADD down on the console next to Dandin, D'Aur smiles slightly and looks over at his friend:: ~~~EO: Any chance you could help a guy out? I need a boost to the power supply being fed to the sensors pod...I'm hoping it may help our scans...~~~
OPS_Cmdr_Ashworth says:
FCO:  Since you asked, you can have the honours.  ::smiles::
CSO_Ltjg_Eiluj says:
CO:  The radiation detected is within safety limits.
CEO_Lt_Mash`ev says:
*CO* Warp systems online and maintaining, Captain. We'll have maximum warp for another few hours before we'll have to ease off.
Host CO_Captain_Matisse says:
CSO: I’ve been a science officer for years, I too have never seen anything like this
CSO_Ltjg_Eiluj says:
CO:  What this thing is doing should be impossible!
Host CO_Captain_Matisse says:
*CEO*: And the SIF?
FCO_Ltjg_Jara says:
::opens a hailing frequency:: COM: Unknown Vessel: This is the USS Ganymede. requesting your identity.
CEO_Lt_Mash`ev says:
EO: Keeping an eye on the SIF, Lt?
Host SMTech13 says:
Action: Comm signal goes unanswered
Host CO_Captain_Matisse says:
::Nods and frowns at Cas:: CSO: But it possible...we have to find out how and why
CTO_Lt_Ashworth says:
CO: Threat analysis detect no visible or determinable weapons apparatuses as yet.
CSO_Ltjg_Eiluj says:
CO:  I'm doing what I can Sir.
FCO_Ltjg_Jara says:
::monitors the ship's speed thinking how good he is that he can fly this thing and use the COM channels at the same time::
Host CO_Captain_Matisse says:
OPS: anything from the COM's?
EO_Lt_Lai says:
::Looks over to D'Aur and signals 'just one second' as he then looks to the CEO:: CEO: Yes, sir, among other things. All seems to be well so far - at least, within allowable parameters.
Host SMTech13 says:
Action: Object passes over Ganymede and continues on it's course as if it doesn’t detect her.
OPS_Cmdr_Ashworth says:
::sends a message to any Cardassian vessel requesting any information about the unknown object::
FCO_Ltjg_Jara says:
::looks back to the Captain:: CO: Captain.... the unknown is on us.... looping behind NOW at maximum warp!
OPS_Cmdr_Ashworth says:
CO:  Nothing Captain.
CSO_Ltjg_Eiluj says:
CO:  That thing just whizzed by us and didn't take a second look!
FCO_Ltjg_Jara says:
CO: Captain... maybe we get glue a probe to them... quickly.
CEO_Lt_Mash`ev says:
EO: Thank you, Lt.
CTO_Lt_Ashworth says:
CO: Apparently it got a good look at us the first time it used it's radiation beam. I guess it doesn't think we pose much of a threat.
Host CO_Captain_Matisse says:
FCO: that’s actually not a bad idea ::looks over to the CSO:: CSO: can we do that?
EO_Lt_Lai says:
::Returns his gaze to Lt Alezka:: ~~~SO: I'll see what I can do - power output is very strict now, with necessities being SIF, IDF, warp and shields.~~~
CEO_Lt_Mash`ev says:
*CO*: The SIF is within tolerances, Captain. We're keeping an eye on that as well. Lt Lai will inform me if there are any changes.
FCO_Ltjg_Jara says:
::looks at the readings:: CO: Never mind... too late... I should have thought of that BEFORE it passed us... Grozit !
Host CO_Captain_Matisse says:
*CEO*: Keep up the good work down there
CSO_Ltjg_Eiluj says:
CO:  No way Sir.  I couldn't get one prepped before it's about 3 light years away.
SO_LtJG_Alezka says:
::Nods and motions to the PADD next to Lai:: ~~~EO: Understood...thanks, Dan...all the information you need is right there.~~~ ::He smiles and heads out of Main Engineering, heading towards Stellar Cartography, where he hopes to identify the origins of this unknown assailant::
OPS_Cmdr_Ashworth says:
CO:  I am also waiting for a reply from the Cardassian Government about this unknown object and if they have seen anything that resembles it.
Host CO_Captain_Matisse says:
OPS: thank you Cmdr, keep me up to date
CEO_Lt_Mash`ev says:
*CO* Will do, Captain.
OPS_Cmdr_Ashworth says:
CO:  Aye, Captain.  ::goes back to the waiting game::
FCO_Ltjg_Jara says:
CO: Ma'am... we're going to lose him.... in a bit... we might want to warn Starfleet to put something else in its path Captain
CSO_Ltjg_Eiluj says:
:: lock all sensors she can on the thing ::
CTO_Lt_Ashworth says:
:: Begins running scans from behind this thing to see if it's block is directional.::
Host CO_Captain_Matisse says:
::Nods in agreement:: OPS: contact Starfleet, update them on our situation
OPS_Cmdr_Ashworth says:
CO:  Already working on it, should have something ready momentarily.
Host XO_Cmdr_Mordane says:
CSO: Lieutenant, were you able to get any readings from the object or its crew?
Host SMTech13 says:
Action: Cardassian government reply’s to inquiry, they have it on sensors barely
Host CO_Captain_Matisse says:
::Moans in disappointment:: XO: where you able to find anything?
OPS_Cmdr_Ashworth says:
::sends a current status report to Starfleet::
Host XO_Cmdr_Mordane says:
CO: Unfortunately no, there are no records of a previous encounter.  And I couldn't even tell from the scans whether this is an object, a ship, a life-form or some combination of all of them.
CSO_Ltjg_Eiluj says:
XO:  No Sir.  I have not.  Other than it is composed of metal of known and unknown origin and it travels faster than should be possible.
Host CO_Captain_Matisse says:
XO: work with the CTO and CSO, hope we can figure something out soon
Host XO_Cmdr_Mordane says:
CSO: What about telepathic wavelengths?
Host XO_Cmdr_Mordane says:
CO: Aye sir.
CSO_Ltjg_Eiluj says:
XO: I can try Sir.
SO_LtJG_Alezka says:
::Arrives at Stellar Cartography after a brief ride, and takes over command from Ensign Davenport. As he takes his seat, Alezka fires up the holographic projectors, displaying information known about the objects current course, and the course it was on as it came into sensor range with Deep Space Three - hoping to extrapolate and identify the origin
OPS_Cmdr_Ashworth says:
CO:  Captain, I just got word from the Cardassian Government about the object.  They barely have it on sensors.  Something tells me that they are just as baffled as we are.  If you ask me, they know more about this than we do and not being forthcoming with the information.
CSO_Ltjg_Eiluj says:
:: routes scans through sensor pod ::
Host XO_Cmdr_Mordane says:
::walks to the rear secondary science console and begins looking for patterns in the scans over time::
Host SMTech13 says:
Action: Object increases the distance between it and Ganymede on same heading.
Host CO_Captain_Matisse says:
OPS: I’m not too sure about that, they were the ones being scanned, this is all so puzzling
FCO_Ltjg_Jara says:
::shakes head:: CO: We haven't got a prayer of keeping up with her Captain... seems they don't follow the same laws of physics we do
CSO_Ltjg_Eiluj says:
XO:  Did you see that Sir?
Host XO_Cmdr_Mordane says:
::shakes his head::  CSO: What was it?
SO_LtJG_Alezka says:
::He begins to program the computer, in hopes that it might be more successful in identifying the object's system of origin - though Alezka is quite sure that it won't help any::
CSO_Ltjg_Eiluj says:
XO:  It just increased it's distance as soon as I ran the scans through the sensor pod.
Host CO_Captain_Matisse says:
FCO: We have to keep up our pursuit till SF says other wise, we can't afford to loose it
Host XO_Cmdr_Mordane says:
CSO: Afraid we'll find out something?
OPS_Cmdr_Ashworth says:
CO:  All the more I think they know more about this than they are letting on.  You don't know what other races they know.
CSO_Ltjg_Eiluj says:
XO:  Perhaps Sir.
CSO_Ltjg_Eiluj says:
:: reaches out with her mind to see if she can sense anything ::
Host SMTech13 says:
Action:  CSO gets a brief mental picture but nothing more.
Host CO_Captain_Matisse says:
OPS: can you run another search on who are there enemies for the time being
FCO_Ltjg_Jara says:
::rolls eyes:: CO: Aye Ma'am....   *CEO*: Engineering... you giving any miracles today?
Host CO_Captain_Matisse says:
XO: were we able to find out how old it was?
OPS_Cmdr_Ashworth says:
CO:  Right away, Captain.  ::goes to work in researching for any and all enemies of the Cardassians::
Host CO_Captain_Matisse says:
FCO: Something wrong Lt?
CSO_Ltjg_Eiluj says:
:: shivers as if a cold wind just blew over her.  Chill bumps rise on her arms ::
CEO_Lt_Mash`ev says:
*FCO*: We're holding the ship together, Mr. Jara. Is that miracle enough?
FCO_Ltjg_Jara says:
CO: Trying to get more speed from Engineering Ma'am.... though I think I know the answer we'll get
CSO_Ltjg_Eiluj says:
XO:  Sir?????  I...I'm
FCO_Ltjg_Jara says:
*CEO*: Thanks Chief.... Sounds good to me
Host XO_Cmdr_Mordane says:
CSO: What is it Lt?
Host CO_Captain_Matisse says:
::Nods:: FCO: I can take a good guess Lt
Host SMTech13 says:
Action: XO gets a display from the computer that reveals a pattern similar to a human DNA  string
CTO_Lt_Ashworth says:
:: Begins looking for something that can be used to disrupt a warp field that is not showing on sensors.::
CSO_Ltjg_Eiluj says:
XO:  I sense............many, many, life forces.
Host XO_Cmdr_Mordane says:
CSO: Is it the crew?  I didn't think the object was that large.
CSO_Ltjg_Eiluj says:
XO:  I can't even tell you how many.
CSO_Ltjg_Eiluj says:
XO:  I saw briefly.....rows and rows of storage containers of some type.....down a corridor.
CEO_Lt_Mash`ev says:
*FCO* No problem, Lt. Just don't fly into that thing and we'll keep you going down here.
Host XO_Cmdr_Mordane says:
::puts that aside to ponder::  CO: Captain, the object appears to be centuries old.  I was able to carbon date some foreign objects on its hull.
CTO_Lt_Ashworth says:
XO: 4000 meters is not large enough Commander?
Host XO_Cmdr_Mordane says:
CTO: Sorry Lt, I never was good at scales.
CTO_Lt_Ashworth says:
XO: Understood Commander. Not nearly as large as other things we have dealt with before.
CSO_Ltjg_Eiluj says:
:: rubs the side of her arms and tries to shake off the strange feeling ::
Host CO_Captain_Matisse says:
::Nods to the XO:: OPS: Change the search, look for old enemies, centuries old..
FCO_Ltjg_Jara says:
*CEO*: If he puts on the brakes we'll be in VERY big trouble.... but we're gonna lose them... I can't believe how fast they are.
Host CO_Captain_Matisse says:
XO: anything else?
Host XO_Cmdr_Mordane says:
CO: We appear to be dealing with an organic as well sir.  I have discovered a pattern in the scans we took, that looks like an alien form of our DNA.
OPS_Cmdr_Ashworth says:
CO:  I already included that search parameter, I indicated any and all enemies.
Host CO_Captain_Matisse says:
XO: DNA? From what?
Host SMTech13 says:
Action: Readings from object decrease as distance between widens.
FCO_Ltjg_Jara says:
All: Think we should just fire at them... get their attention ?
CSO_Ltjg_Eiluj says:
XO:  I'm losing it.  It's getting too far away from us.
Host XO_Cmdr_Mordane says:
CO: I'm not yet sure Captain.  Lt Eiluj was able to get a telepathic reading on a vast number of life forms.  However...
Host CO_Captain_Matisse says:
XO: like a crew?
CEO_Lt_Mash`ev says:
*FCO*: I don't even want to think about what would happen to us if it were to stop suddenly.
Host CO_Captain_Matisse says:
FCO: No!
FCO_Ltjg_Jara says:
CO: Just making small talk Captain  ::grins::
CSO_Ltjg_Eiluj says:
XO:  I don't know.  I've never felt anything like it before.  Very strange.  :: still has chill bumps ::
Host XO_Cmdr_Mordane says:
CO: I am not yet sure whether it is the crew, or the object itself is composed of them.  The reading of DNA I get from the scans is from the ship itself.  It could very well be the two are separate, or one in the same.
Host CO_Captain_Matisse says:
::Grins back::
Host CO_Captain_Matisse says:
::Sigh:: XO: thanks for the update
FCO_Ltjg_Jara says:
*CEO*: I'd hang on to so.............  CO: Captain.... tractor beam??  We get "yanked" with them?
SO_LtJG_Alezka says:
::As he runs his scans, Alezka continues his work, hoping to find anything of use to give to Lieutenant Eiluj and the Command Staff:: ~~~EO: Hey Dan...how comes that power increase?~~~
Host XO_Cmdr_Mordane says:
CSO: Lt, did it appear the life forms were many individuals, or were they a collective?
CSO_Ltjg_Eiluj says:
:: is becoming frustrated with her lack of results ::
Host CO_Captain_Matisse says:
FCO: wouldn't that pull us to pieces?
FCO_Ltjg_Jara says:
::looks down:: CO: Dang too far... Why do I get these great ideas too late  ? ::mumbles:: Grozit !
CSO_Ltjg_Eiluj says:
XO:  I just don't know Sir.  I could sense a vast number of life forces.  Weather they were of a collective or not, I just don't know.
CEO_Lt_Mash`ev says:
*FCO*: Lt, I KNOW I didn't just here the words "tractor beam" come out of your mouth.
OPS_Cmdr_Ashworth says:
CO:  Captain, I have searched all that we have on the Cardassians and there is no mention of any similar.  Of course, that doesn't mean that anything, if some time ago, they did come across this thing, they are not forthcoming with the information.
Host XO_Cmdr_Mordane says:
CSO: It's ok Lt.  ::reassuring her to not lose hope::
Host CO_Captain_Matisse says:
FCO: Grozit?
Host XO_Cmdr_Mordane says:
::turns back to the scans of the DNA to try and work something out::
FCO_Ltjg_Jara says:
*CEO*: Just a crazy idea Chief.... coming from a tired mind...
Host SMTech13 says:
Action: Beam lances out from the object toward cardassian space again, narrows, centres on Valo system and then stops just as quick as it started
FCO_Ltjg_Jara says:
CO: Ummmm... a "colourful metaphor"  I picked up in my youth Ma'am
CTO_Lt_Ashworth says:
XO/CSO: From a Tactical standpoint, we need to find a way to slow that thing down,  You both said something about biomaterial. Could that be it's source of power?
EO_Lt_Lai says:
::Taps a few commands, hoping to find somehow that he can make more power that can be allotted to sensors:: ~~~SO: It's not so great, I can give you a little. You'd have to speak with OPS to get power from other systems redirected.~~~
CSO_Ltjg_Eiluj says:
XO:  Sir, it just launched another one of its beams right back a Cardassian space!
CSO_Ltjg_Eiluj says:
CTO:  Unknown Commander.
Host XO_Cmdr_Mordane says:
CTO: If it's a life form it could very well be, if it's simply a biogenic shell for the ship, who knows what the power source is.
Host XO_Cmdr_Mordane says:
CSO: What was the target coordinates?
SO_LtJG_Alezka says:
::Moves his chair over the master console in Stellar Cartography, and begins redirecting power from less key sensors packs, towards the main pod:: ~~~EO: Thanks Dan...every little bit helps...~~~
Host ADM_Tracer says:
Action: Incoming Communication, Starfleet Signature
CSO_Ltjg_Eiluj says:
XO:  It centred on the Valo system.  It was only a nano second though.
CTO_Lt_Ashworth says:
XO: Humour my theory, but on the outside there was some known material to us, and the feelings from the DNA were internal,
Host CO_Captain_Matisse says:
:;rubs her temple, giving out a little grown::
OPS_Cmdr_Ashworth says:
CO:  Captain, I am receiving a communication and it has a Starfleet signature.
Host XO_Cmdr_Mordane says:
CSO: Find out what's so damned interesting about that system.  And see if OPS can coerce some information from the Cardassians if our databases are incomplete.
Host ADM_Tracer says:
Action: Sensor Pod reveals beam had multiple scans in one beam.
Host CO_Captain_Matisse says:
OPS: what now…put it on
OPS_Cmdr_Ashworth says:
CO:  Channel open.
CSO_Ltjg_Eiluj says:
XO:  Aye Sir.
Host ADM_Tracer says:
Action: Admiral Tracer appears on the viewer.
Host CO_Captain_Matisse says:
::Stands:: Admiral: Good day admiral
CSO_Ltjg_Eiluj says:
XO:  There were multiple scans in the one beam.
Host ADM_Tracer says:
CO: Hello Captain, we've received your data. Has it shown any hostile threat?
Host XO_Cmdr_Mordane says:
CTO: I'm not ready yet to make conclusive statements as to its makeup, but at the very least the organic skin needs to be analyzed.  That may give us a tactical advantage, or put as at a disadvantage as far as our weapons are concerned.
Host XO_Cmdr_Mordane says:
CSO: What types of scans did they send out?
Host CO_Captain_Matisse says:
ADM: None that I can see, so far all it seems to be doing is scanning, and speeding
FCO_Ltjg_Jara says:
::mumbles:: Self: Going very fast... ::shakes head::
CTO_Lt_Ashworth says:
XO: Aye, Commander, but it may be a starting point.
Host ADM_Tracer says:
COM : Ganymede: CO: If you readings are correct on it speed, It will reach Cardassian space about 5 days ahead of you. Were coordinating with them to get ships in the area but they only have a  few that can get there by the time you do.
Host CO_Captain_Matisse says:
ADM: We are going as fast as we can sir...what else is there we can do?
Host ADM_Tracer says:
Com Ganymede: CO: Just keep all your sensors on it and notify us of any change. We have one ship available to help but it's 8 days out
CSO_Ltjg_Eiluj says:
XO:  I couldn't tell you exactly what was scanned for, just the several different signatures were detected in the radiation.
OPS_Cmdr_Ashworth says:
::thinks "Oh Great"::
Host CO_Captain_Matisse says:
ADM: Yes sir, we will try our best
Host XO_Cmdr_Mordane says:
CSO: Any chance we could reproduce that sort of scan?  Either to direct at the Valo system, or to direct at the vessel, especially considering it doesn't stick around long enough for us to get comprehensive readings.
Host ADM_Tracer says:
COM: Ganymede: CO: Best of luck. Tracer out.
SO_LtJG_Alezka says:
::Continues on with his scans, hoping to find out anything at all that might help them stop this unidentified object on it's course to Valo - a near impossible task it seems, but something that D'Aurayen is determined to complete...::
CSO_Ltjg_Eiluj says:
XO:  I could try Sir, but I don't think so.
Host CO_Captain_Matisse says:
::Rolls her eyes:: XO: well that helped
FCO_Ltjg_Jara says:
::shakes head:: Out loud: I'd love to fly that fast.
CTO_Lt_Ashworth says:
:: Hears the interplay between the XO and CSO and wishes he had something to add.::
Host XO_Cmdr_Mordane says:
::shrugs::  CO: Since when does a message from Command ever help?
CSO_Ltjg_Eiluj says:
XO:  Without being able to get a clear reading....I doubt it very much.
FCO_Ltjg_Jara says:
::chuckles::
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