Kris:
The U.S.S. Ganymede is investigating a phenomena at the Kolnar asteroid recently discovered in several of the larger asteroids there.

Kris:
This mission is of a delicate nature and cannot be discussed with anyone outside the crew with the exception of Commander K.C. Spicer who is temporarily assigned to the U.S.S. Ganymede effective immediately.

Kris:
Commander Spicer has had some experience with covert operations dealing with the Dominion and may be of some assistance. She has some additional materials that will provide all the current information we have on the Kolnar asteroid belt.

Kris:
We pick up with the Captain nearly ready to call a briefing.  Lt. Commander Wolfe has not been able to uncover any information about the historical service record of Lt. Sky.  The only information regarding K.C. Spicer is her exciting career as XO aboard

Kris:
the U.S.S. Avalon.

Kris:
All other records regarding Spicer and Sky appear to be sealed.       

Kris:
<<<<RESUME MISSION>>>>

LtCdrWolf:
::stands at the TAC console, just issuing the Order for all Senior Staff Officers to report to the Observation Lounge::

OPS_Rhian:
::Entering Bridge:: Capt:  Ens. Rhian reporting for duty as ordered.

CO_Olbrun:
::crosses the bridge, and enters the Observation Lounge, taking her seat at the head of the table::

CMO_Wells:
::  walks into TL and makes way to Bridge from SB::

XO-Louis:
:: Enters the lounge behind the captain ::

SCI_Sky:
::finishes meterological report on storm::

XO-Louis:
:: Takes the seat to her right as I normally do ::

LtCdrWolf:
::notices the new OPS officer::  Ens Rhian:  Welcome aboard....mission briefing in the Observation Lounge...lets go...

OPS_Rhian:
::whondering why everybody left...procedes to Obervation Lounge::

SCI_Sky:
::heads to Briefing Room, entering last::

LtCdrWolf:
::heads into the lounge, sitting down next to the XO::

CMO_Wells:
:: exits TL and heads for observation lounge::

OPS_Rhian:
::follows Lcdr Wolfe::

LtCdrWolf:
::leans forward on his elbows::

CMO_Wells:
:: walks in Lounge and takes seat::

XO-Louis:
:: Quite stoic in appearance and not very sociable at the moment ::

CO_Olbrun:
::sits back in her seat, waiting for Spicer to enter as well::

SCI_Sky:
::sits::

SCI_Sky:
::steeples hands::

CO_Olbrun:
::she waits, not saying anything, not revealing anything in her expression::

LtCdrWolf:
::noticing the captain looking extraordinarily tired::

KC_Spicer:
::sitting down at table::

CMO_Wells:
:: gets feeling something is majorly wrong::

CO_Olbrun:
::she releases a sigh, and then begins:: This is Commander Spicer. She has been temporarily assigned to the Ganymede to help with our current mission.

KC_Spicer:
::noting that the crew is well-disciplined...not asking any questions although their expressions clearly indicate they'd like to::

KC_Spicer:
::nodding to the strange faces of the officers::

LtCdrWolf:
::leans back into his chair, folding his arms across his barrel chest, returning the nod curtly::

XO-Louis:
:: Lifts head and acknowledges her ::

SCI_Sky:
~~::adjusting to empathic signatures::

CO_Olbrun:
::she pauses, then plunges ahead:: We have been brought to the Kolnar asteroid belt to investigate what looks like a time travel, or inter-dimensional travel experiment gone wrong.

LtCdrWolf:
::eyebrows furrow slightly....will have to ask a few more questions around Borg Division...::

SCI_Sky:
::fascinated at concept::

CO_Olbrun:
The surface of one of the largest asteroids has what looks like the remains of Founders integrated into the stone.

XO-Louis:
:: Unphased by the discussion so far, looks about the room to take in the reactions of the staff ::

CO_Olbrun:
::she waits for this to sink in::

LtCdrWolf:
::maintains a professional stone-face::

CMO_Wells:
:: eyes are wide  but keeps her astonishment to herself::

CO_Olbrun:
::she resumes:: Our priority is to determine what has occured, and if there is any kind of a new threat from the Dominion.

CO_Olbrun:
Are there any questions?

SCI_Sky:
::correlating some information::

LtCdrWolf:
::nods slightly...looks like his Security Teams will be working overtime::

KC_Spicer:
::watching the crew reactions::

LtCdrWolf:
CO:  When do we begin Captain?

CMO_Wells:
:: shakes head lips a pensil line::

CO_Olbrun:
We need to get a closer look at the asteroid- get samples if we can, observe anything about subspace fields that we can.

SCI_Sky:
Captain: is this a similar situation to a phase cloak?

XO-Louis:
:: Expecting Spicer to answer that ::

LtCdrWolf:
::has memories of Phase Cloaks...but those are classified memories::

KC_Spicer:
::nodding in approval at the astute question::

CO_Olbrun:
No. If I am correct, then this is something quite different, and far more dangerous.

KC_Spicer:
::sighing as the Captain is most likely correct::

SCI_Sky:
Captain: perhaps the space itself is in interphase like the COn class Defiant?

XO-Louis:
Captain: If I may, what is the necessity of our guest on this mission?

KC_Spicer:
Captain, if I may?

CO_Olbrun:
::nods to Spicer, reluctant to reveal anymore than she has about what this could be::

KC_Spicer:
::forming a pyramid out of her fingers::

KC_Spicer:
This incident is indicative of something Starfleet Intelligence has feared for some time...

LtCdrWolf:
::adjusts his tunic slightly as the Cmdr begins::

SCI_Sky:
:;the Captain is suppressing something::

KC_Spicer:
...we believe it was an attempt by the Changelings to affect time travel.

KC_Spicer:
The real questions are:  Why did they attempt this and why is there no evidence of a ship...

CMO_Wells:
:: gasps at the thought of chngling and time travel in the same thought::

XO-Louis:
Commander: With what goal in mind?

KC_Spicer:
and perhaps most provoking...

LtCdrWolf:
::head cocks slightly, remembering missions with Borg Division::

KC_Spicer:
What caused them to fail?

XO-Louis:
:: Feeling a little suspicious of our guest ::

KC_Spicer:
::frowing down at her hands as she sees the new skin and is reminded of the recent covert mission...

CO_Olbrun:
::she looks more than a little nervous, but the expression passes quickly, leaving her demeanor icy::

CMO_Wells:
CO: It is possible just by replacing specific people in our histry they could easily make themselves very powerful

KC_Spicer:
XO:  Exactly...what was their goal?  What were their intentions?  These are questions that need answers.

KC_Spicer:
I've been assigned here to provide any assistance...insight if you will that my previous mission experience may allow.

CO_Olbrun:
Wells: I am more concerned with a variation of time travel which may be occuring.

LtCdrWolf:
CMO:  Or perhaps affect something much smaller...such as the outcome of the 9th Fleet's engagement to retake DS9

KC_Spicer:
And yes, Captain Olbrun has a very interesting theory that bears merit.

SCI_Sky:
::curious if the Changlings are aware of the Guardian of Forever:;

CO_Olbrun:
::she bites her lip::

KC_Spicer:
::nodding again at Captain Olbrun and relinquishing the floor::

CMO_Wells:
Wolfe: quite possibly

CO_Olbrun:
::she sucks in a breath, a sick feeling growing in her stomach::

XO-Louis:
:: Turns to Dara and wispers:: Watch your expressions.... you are biting your lip again.

LtCdrWolf:
::leans forward on one elbow, turning to face the Captain::

CO_Olbrun:
I have reason to believe that this is not a matter of time travel, but of interdimensional travel.

CO_Olbrun:
::she doesn't react to Louis' comment::

LtCdrWolf:
CO:  Millenium?

SCI_Sky:
::curious::

CO_Olbrun:
Yes.

CO_Olbrun:
::she doesn't say anymore on the subject than she has to::

LtCdrWolf:
::leans back, obvious that his mmind is racing::

SCI_Sky:
::interdimensional would aid in fleet movements, borders on Iconian tech::

XO-Louis:
:: Holding back any comment at the moment ::

KC_Spicer:
The Millenium file is classified.  Suffice it to say we need to gather as much information here as possible.

CO_Olbrun:
Is everyone clear on why we are here, and what we need to accomplish?

XO-Louis:
:: Nods to the Captain ::

CMO_Wells:
Co: could this be a possible dementional transport problem it has been known to cause thise kind of effects when it goes arry

CO_Olbrun:
This is not to be discussed among the rest of the crew- as far as they are concerned, we are on a survey mission- a science mission.

KC_Spicer:
::nodding and thinking the Captain truly knows her crew::

LtCdrWolf:
CO:  I suggest we prepare several shuttlecraft to enter the asteroid field....the size of the Kolonar Field and the Ion Storm, gettting the Ship any closer would be extremely hazardous.

CMO_Wells:
:: nodds to the Co::

CO_Olbrun:
Wells: Doctor, we have no information on this type of travel except what has been classified.

CO_Olbrun:
Wolfe: Agreed.

SCI_Sky:
Wolf: I suggest sonic mapping

CO_Olbrun:
What we need are some actual samples of the surface.

LtCdrWolf:
Sky:  A possibility...if the storm breaks down somewhat....

XO-Louis:
Captain: I will have OPS prepare suits for surface teams.

CO_Olbrun:
Louis: Good. I will be going with one of the teams.

SCI_Sky:
Captain: perhaps we should wait until the storm abates

XO-Louis:
:: Taken aback and showing it ::

LtCdrWolf:
::eyebrows furrow at the CO's comment::

XO-Louis:
Captain: forgive me, however do you think it is a good idea for you to be on the AT?

CO_Olbrun:
I have experience with this that requires me to be there.

CO_Olbrun:
After all, Lieutenant, Elea Olbrun was the discover of Millennium.

SCI_Sky:
Captain: once the storm passes we could pull an asteroid out of the field by tractor

CMO_Wells:
:: is not pleased abou the idea but holds her peace::

XO-Louis:
:: Nods and acqueses to the Captian ::

LtCdrWolf:
Sky:  assuming the asteroid is really there.....perhaps we are seeing an interdimensional ghost...

CO_Olbrun:
::she shakes her head at Sky's suggestion:: No, we need to leave it there so we can evaluate all the information as it appears.

SCI_Sky:
Wolf: all the more reason to wait, if the space is in interphase it would be ugly

LtCdrWolf:
Sky:  Join Starfleet...see the universe...

CO_Olbrun:
If there are no other questions, you are dismissed.

CO_Olbrun:
Spicer: Spicer, if I may have a word with you.

KC_Spicer:
Certainly Captain.

SCI_Sky:
::acknowledges and leaves::

XO-Louis:
:: Stands slowly and returns to the bridge ::

CMO_Wells:
Sky: i don't want to have to try to pull you out of that rock

KC_Spicer:
::remaining seated::

OPS_Rhian:
::exits to bridge::

LtCdrWolf:
::stands and follows the XO::

CO_Olbrun:
:;she remains in her seat::

LtCdrWolf:
::logs in and notices the Info from Borg Division...looks like Sky and Spicer are spooks....hmmm...good::

CMO_Wells:
:: stands and takes her leave on Wolfe's heels::

XO-Louis:
:: Enters the bridge and takes the second seat... brooding a little ::

CO_Olbrun:
:;waits for the room to clear::

SCI_Sky:
Wells: me either

XO-Louis:
TAC: Status report.

LtCdrWolf:
::checks the LRS and SRS sweeps::

OPS_Rhian:
::procedes to OPS prepares anti-grav suits::

CO_Olbrun:
Spicer: Have you unsealed the information on Millenium?

XO-Louis:
OPS: Report when suits are ready please.

OPS_Rhian:
XO:  Aye sir.

KC_Spicer:
Not yet.  I was instructed to do that in your presence.  I have it here.

LtCdrWolf:
XO:  Still holding position 300,000km from the Kolnar asteroid belt.  The Ion storms are persisting

CO_Olbrun:
Spicer: I can tell you now that the file is not complete.

SCI_Sky:
Library Computer: corralre current situation with known Iconian technology

XO-Louis:
Lt Wolfe: Prepare a shuttle for the mission.

CO_Olbrun:
Spicer: It will not be complete, but I can tell you as much as I can so we're prepared.

LtCdrWolf:
XO:  Aye...

CMO_Wells:
Xo: would youlike a med team ready at your desposal?

KC_Spicer:
::eyebrows raised::

XO-Louis:
Sky: Prepare transporter beacons for use with the away team.

LtCdrWolf:
::turns to leave the bridge::

KC_Spicer:
CO:  Please do.

XO-Louis:
Dr: I expect that you should be ready to be part of the AT.

LtCdrWolf:
::waits for the turbolift::

SCI_Sky:
Louis: acknowledged, at present the storm will inhibit them

CO_Olbrun:
Spicer:I know that Sky is working on an Iconian connection. He's not even close, but it will keep him busy. I don't quite trust him, but I need him.

CMO_Wells:
XO: i will go and make the arangements, sir

XO-Louis:
Sky: I need  a way to cut through that storm in case of emergency... any suggestions?

XO-Louis:
Dr: Thank you.

CMO_Wells:
:: compiles the suplies and equipment she will need::

OPS_Rhian:
XO:  The suits have been prepared.

LtCdrWolf:
::steps onto the TL:: CMO:  Coming Doctor?

KC_Spicer:
::making note that Sky is new to the crew::

CO_Olbrun:
Spicer: I will need to speak to you later, but for now, I need a moment. Dismissed, Commander.

XO-Louis:
Rhian: Take tactical while Wolfe is away please.

KC_Spicer:
::typing a note on her PADD to check out Sky's official dossier...and the unofficial one as well::

KC_Spicer:
::nodding::  Aye Captain.

SCI_Sky:
Louis: particle transmissions are completely disrupted in the area

CMO_Wells:
:: gets in TL with wolfe::  Yes comdr.

KC_Spicer:
CO:  I'll stow the unsealed Millenium file in my quarters with your permission.

OPS_Rhian:
XO:  Aye ::goes to TAC and brings up both consols::

LtCdrWolf:
TL:  Flight Ops.

LtCdrWolf:
::zips down into the ship::

CMO_Wells:
Wolfe: i have all the bio equipment waiting for us when we arrive.

KC_Spicer:
::nodding at the Captain and leaving::

XO-Louis:
:: Turns to Sky :: I need to find a way, I don't really care how we do this. I do not want to lose any member of this crew on this mission... is that clear?

LtCdrWolf:
::raises an eyebrow slightly::  I'll need to have engineering make a few upgrades to the Shuttlecraft before we can head out..

CMO_Wells:
Wolfe: Agreed.  I will have to have special modifcaton to soem of the scanners to work in the storms as well.

SCI_Sky:
Louis: I will work tirelessly to protect the souls on the shuttles

XO-Louis:
:: Turns away :: Sky: I could ask no more.

KC_Spicer:
::heading for her quarters::

SCI_Sky:
::begins to think in matematical symbols::

LtCdrWolf:
::the lift stops and Wolfe steps off, quickly walking down the hallway to Flight Ops::  *Eng Tal*  Report to Shuttlebay 3...I need you to perform an upgrade on the shielding and motion dampeners on shuttlecraft _Icarus

KC_Spicer:
::entering and sitting at desk to punch up some data::

LtCdrWolf:
<Tal>  *Wolfe*  On my way....

CMO_Wells:
:: follows on Wolfe's heels::

CO_Olbrun:
::she reenters the bridge:: Louis: Lieutenant, report.

LtCdrWolf:
Wells:  I hope you remembered your Zero-G training Doctor...

XO-Louis:
Rhian:  Work with Sky to calibrate all sensors with the shuttle craft.

OPS_Rhian:
XO:  Understood

XO-Louis:
Captain: All is ready, except for the shuttle. Wolfe is on his way to take care of it.

XO-Louis:
Captain: May I see you in your RR?

CMO_Wells:
Wolfe: I hope I do comander.  I just hope I don't have to serlize some of the suits after this :: shutters::

SCI_Sky:
::trying to compensate for atomic dispersion due to storm and boast transporters::

KC_Spicer:
::reviewing the Millenium File and realizing this was bigger than she thought::

LtCdrWolf:
:;arrives at the flight ops, noticing Tal is on the ball, his team already working on the shuttle::  CMO:  Or clean them out...

CO_Olbrun:
:;she nods, and walks into her ready room::

KC_Spicer:
::muttering::  Old Admiral Hazbin never told me it was this bad...

XO-Louis:
:: Follows her ::

CMO_Wells:
Wolfe: don't remind me :: makes discusted face::

XO-Louis:
:: A loud sigh is heard as he lets his guard down... ::

CO_Olbrun:
::she leans against her desk, and waits for the door to close:: Louis: Yes?

XO-Louis:
:: He walks over to her and stand closely... ::

SCI_Sky:
Rhian: we need to increase the transporter containment beam yield

LtCdrWolf:
*CO*  Shuttlecraft Icarus will be ready in 5 minutes Captain...

CO_Olbrun:
::she stands her ground:: Robert, you needed to talk to me. What is it?

OPS_Rhian:
Sky:  I am routing additional power to the contment beam

XO-Louis:
Dara: I don't know what Millenium is all about, but I am concerned. I couldn't live with myself if something happened to you out there.

CO_Olbrun:
*Wolfe* Acknowledged.

CMO_Wells:
:: one of her med techs delivers the modified bio scannerrs and supplies::

SCI_Sky:
Rhian: lets see what we can cook up

CO_Olbrun:
Louis: Robert, it's part of the risk we take when we join Starfleet.

LtCdrWolf:
::heads down to the Flight Line and notices the suits arrayed...along with the Med and Sci supplies...walks over to the small armory and begins to unlock and ready phasers::

XO-Louis:
Dara: I know what regulations say, but I can't help feeling a little betrayed. I need you here with me and I'm being a little selfish about it. I really hope you know what you are doing.

OPS_Rhian:
Sky:  You should have an increase of 20% in field integrity now

SCI_Sky:
Rhian: lets run a simulation

CO_Olbrun:
Robert: Sounds as if there's something else you're trying to tell me.

OPS_Rhian:
Sky:  entering variable into the computer now

LtCdrWolf:
::placing three phaser rifles and three standard phasers along in a nice neat row::

XO-Louis:
:: Sighs and turns away :: Dara, If I have to spell it out, then you haven't been paying attention.

SCI_Sky:
Rhian: calculating

CO_Olbrun:
::she bites her lip:: Robert: I can't play things safe forever- especially not in command. I think you know that.

KC_Spicer:
::engrossed in the Millenium File::

CMO_Wells:
:: loads equipment::

LtCdrWolf:
<Tal>  Wolfe:  She's as good as we can make her Commander...

LtCdrWolf:
Tal:  Thank you...dismissed...

SCI_Sky:
::having computer analysis the property of the space to check for interphase properties

LtCdrWolf:
::begins loading the weapons into the shuttle armoury::

CO_Olbrun:
::Louis's comment finally sinks in:: Robert: I see.

XO-Louis:
Captain: I understand, however I cannot allow you go place yourself in danger... those are the regs!... Anyway, I'm trying to be selfish to make a point.

SCI_Sky:
Rhian: the environment is too unstable,

LtCdrWolf:
::takes off his tunic and tosses it on the shuttle pilot seat::

OPS_Rhian:
Sky:  I attempting to compensate...

LtCdrWolf:
*CO*  Captain, the Icarus is prepared for launch...all supplies are aboard.  Shall I assemble the rest of the team?

CO_Olbrun:
::she turns him to face her, very gently:: Robert: I'll be fine. And we can talk about all of this further when I get back.

XO-Louis:
Dara: Make sure you come back.

CO_Olbrun:
*Wolfe* Please do so. I will be there momentarily.

SCI_Sky:
Rhian: the beam is ionizing...ack

CMO_Wells:
Wolfe: i have all my gear stowed . my end is set.

OPS_Rhian:
Sky:  confirmed

CO_Olbrun:
::she smiles:: Robert: I'm not letting you out of this conversation now. I'll see you in a while. You have the ship- just keep it in one piece.

LtCdrWolf:
Wells:  You stay.....as do I....lets get ready

XO-Louis:
:: Quietly :: Thanks Captain.

LtCdrWolf:
::heads back out and grabs one of the pressure suits and carries it to Dr Wells::  CMO:  For you

XO-Louis:
:: Grins wryly ::

CO_Olbrun:
::she gives his arm a squeeze, and then heads for the shuttle bay::

XO-Louis:
:: Exits the RR and enters the bridge ::

SCI_Sky:
Louis: at present I we are unsuccessful

CMO_Wells:
::;takes suit::  Wolfe: Stay?

XO-Louis:
Very good Sky, once the shuttle has cleared the bay let me know.

CO_Olbrun:
::she enters the shuttle bay, and then heads for the shuttle::

LtCdrWolf:
::gives her the suit and then grabs the others, putting them into the storage compartments::  CMO:  Yes....yourself, the Captain and myself are the away team...

LtCdrWolf:
::puts on his tunic and sits::

SCI_Sky:
::mutters something about the laws of physics::

LtCdrWolf:
::begins powering up the shuttle::

OPS_Rhian:
XO:  I will add an additional 100000MW to the containment field...for insurance

CMO_Wells:
Wolfe: understood/

LtCdrWolf (Sound - Deck.wav):

XO-Louis:
:: Takes his seat in the second chair, knowing that the first will not be vacated soon ::

SCI_Sky:
Rhian: lets run the sim again

CO_Olbrun:
::she enters the shuttle:: Wolfe: Are we ready?

LtCdrWolf:
CO:  We're ready here...and loaded....ready to fly

XO-Louis:
Rhian: Very good. Make sure all necessary power is routed to the sensors.

OPS_Rhian:
Sky:  entering in new vairables

LtCdrWolf:
::notify Flight Ops that the Icarus is ready to fly::  *Bridge*  This is the Shuttlecraft Icarus..we are ready to depart

CO_Olbrun:
::takes her seat in the copilot's seat:: Wolfe: Then let's go.

OPS_Rhian:
XO:  Understood

SCI_Sky:
Louis: shuttles report ready

CMO_Wells:
:: find seat::

KC_Spicer:
<<<<PAUSE MISSION>>>>

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