U.S.S. Ganymede – August 18, 1998

Host CO_Olbrun says:
The Ganymede is to proceed to the Aurelis system. Some unusual celestial phenomena have been detected, and are affecting interstellar travel. You are to determine the nature of these phenomena, and report back to Starfleet Command immediately.

Host CO_Olbrun says:
This system could become vital in our offensive against the Dominion, and it is important that all travel through this region be clear. 
You have 48 hours for your investigation.

Host CO_Olbrun says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<Begin Mission>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

SO_Sulla says:
::At the SCI 2 station, setting up sensors for survey of celestial phenomena::

CSO_Paldn says:
::monitoring LRS::

OPS_Rhian says:
::at OPS, still in a blue funk::

TACSirach says:
::At Tac awaiting orders from the CTO::

CTO_Cain says:
::At tactical , checking weapons and shields::

ENGBishop says:
::in engineering going over an engine status report::

FCO_Vid says:
::at the helm:

XO_Louis says:
:: At engineering station reviewing engine status ::

CSO_Paldn says:
Sulla: Good morning

CNS_Warke says:
::at her station looking over notes from her last counseling session::

SO_Sulla says:
::running a quick diagnostic on sensors to insure optimum function:: Sky: Good morning, Paladine.

FCO_Vid says:
CO: Ma'am we are 10 min away from the Aurelis system:

CSO_Paldn says:
Captain: I suggest approaching at impulse

CTO_Cain says:
Sirach:  Keep a close watch on the shields when we get to our destination.  Wouldn't want to be caught off guard.

Host CO_Olbrun says:
::heading for the bridge- she just barely woke up from a rather bad dream::

TACSirach says:
Cain: Aye.

SO_Sulla says:
::sensors on-line--running full spectrum sweep with additional emphasis on subspace frequencies::

ENGBishop says:
::runs full diagnostic on engines to confirm proper function::

FCO_Vid says:
XO: Sir, Impulse power?:

TACSirach says:
::running sensor sweeps and checking shields::

FCO_Vid  (PowerDown.wav)

CSO_Paldn says:
Sulla: Record data in Library computer

CNS_Warke says:
::decides to schedule another appointment for this patient::

Host CO_Olbrun says:
::enters the bridge, and takes her seat:: XO: Status, number one.

OPS_Rhian says:
::monitoring engine diagnostics and EPS power flow::

SO_Sulla says:
::looking for phenomena that could affect ships travelling thru the area::

FCO_Vid says:
CO: Ma'am, approaching system at impulse:

SO_Sulla says:
Sky: Aye, aye, sir.  ::recording sensor data as I go::

TACSirach says:
::thinking about his last few sessions with Warke, and about the time he took off last week::

CSO_Paldn says:
::monitoring shipping lanes::

Host CO_Olbrun says:
Vid: Thank you, Ensign. ETA?

FCO_Vid says:
CO: Ma'am, 10 min:

CSO_Paldn says:
::analyzing data and sharing info with SCI 2::

Host CO_Olbrun says:
Sky: What is the situation looking like? Any guesses on what we're looking at?

FCO_Vid says:
::runs navigational scans::

CTO_Cain says:
Captain:  I suggest when we approach we raise  shields to maximum until we identify the phenomena.

CNS_Warke says:
::wonders if Sirach should be scheduled another appointment::

SO_Sulla says:
::running comparisons of readings with the LCARS database::

CSO_Paldn says:
Captain: inconclusive at this time, I suggest launching probes and holding position

Host CO_Olbrun says:
Sky: Agreed. Make it so.

SO_Sulla says:
::starts readying probes::

Host CO_Olbrun says:
::she's been receiving strange messages from Admiral Hazbin, and she's troubled by this.

XO_Louis says:
:: Moves to the second chair and sits to review ship status ::

CSO_Paldn says:
::co-ordinates with SCI on probes::

CSO_Paldn says:
Sulla: make sure the probes are shielded

Host CO_Olbrun says:
ACTION: The Ganymede enters the Aurelis system, and begins to lose power in the propulsion systems.

SO_Sulla says:
Sky: Aye, aye, sir.  ::checks on probe shields:: Probes are set up sir--awaiting interface with tactical for launch

ENGBishop says:
::notices engine power loss on main monitor::

OPS_Rhian says:
::Noticing power reduction::

FCO_Vid says:
CO: Ma'am, Losing power to propulsion--the helm is sluggish:

XO_Louis says:
:: Turns to look at the engineering station to see what is happening ::

TACSirach says:
::continuing scans and keeping an eye on the shields::

XO_Louis says:
Bishop: Report.

SO_Sulla says:
::notices power loss--checking scans for clue as to cause::

CSO_Paldn says:
Sulla: launch probes

OPS_Rhian says:
ENGBishop:  I am monitoring a reduction in propulsion

Host CO_Olbrun says:
Cain: Raise shields.

FCO_Vid says:
::Holds ship as steady as possible::

SO_Sulla says:
Sky: Aye, Sir.  ::launches 2 probes::

CTO_Cain says:
CO:  Aye.: ::Raises shields::

SO_Sulla says:
::checking probe telemetry--looks good::

ENGBishop says:
*XO* We are suffering a power loss in the engines I'm not sure what the problem is yet

CSO_Paldn says:
::feeding probe data to Library computer::

CTO_Cain says:
Captain:  Shields at maximum and holding ma'am.

CSO_Paldn says:
Captain: suggest reverse thrusters

ENGBishop says:
::runs full diagnostic on engines::

TACSirach says:
::monitoring shields::

XO_Louis says:
*Engineering* That wasn't exactly what I wanted to hear... Please identify the problem and let me know ASAP.

SO_Sulla says:
Sky: I am detecting some sort of barrier that is impeding our progress, sir.

FCO_Vid says:
::Checks Nav. systems::

CSO_Paldn says:
Sulla: chart the event horizon

SO_Sulla says:
Sky: Recommend that we back off--Aye sir--charting.

Host CO_Olbrun says:
::she leans back in her chair, listening to the crew work...and suddenly feels violently ill::

CSO_Paldn says:
Captain: suggest we withdraw while we have power

FCO_Vid says:
::notices CO's distress::

SO_Sulla says:
::adjusting probe trajectories to skim along edge of barrier in opposite directions--charting the extent of the barrier and transferring data to FCO::

FCO_Vid says:
CO: Ma'am are you alright?:

Host CO_Olbrun says:
::she looks flushed, and stands:: Louis: You have the bridge. ::she then makes a quick retreat for sickbay.::

CNS_Warke says:
CO: Are you alright?

FCO_Vid says:
::initiates stabilizers to compensate::

SO_Sulla says:
FCO: Are you getting my download--I am charting the extent of the phenomena?

XO_Louis says:
Captain: Aye.

XO_Louis says:
*Sick Bay* Prepare for Captain Olbrun's arrival.

FCO_Vid says:
Sulla: downloading.

SO_Sulla says:
FCO: Acknowledged.

ENGBishop says:
*Bridge* the barrier is absorbing any energy that we put out

CSO_Paldn says:
XO: I strongly suggest we withdraw while we have power

XO_Louis says:
FCO: All stop.

FCO_Vid says:
XO: All stop Aye Sir:

CTO_Cain says:
XO: Shields are unaffected sir.

XO_Louis says:
Paladine: Have those probes revealed anything?

FCO_Vid  (PowerDown.wav)

XO_Louis says:
Cain: Acknowledged.

CSO_Paldn says:
XO: No sir, there is a barrier blocking telemetry

SO_Sulla says:
Sky:  The phenomena seems to cover most of the system.  I am trying to locate a source or a cause at this time.

TACSirach says:
::continues monitoring the shields::

CNS_Warke says:
::tries to see if she can sense anything about the field::

XO_Louis says:
Paladine: Explain the barrier.

FCO_Vid says:
::continues SO's download::

CSO_Paldn says:
XO: Apparently the propulsion systems are being drained

TACSirach says:
Cain: Do you think there is a way we can modify the shields to block the power drain effect?

CSO_Paldn says:
XO: Not enough information at this time, it is some kind of energy sponge perhaps

FCO_Vid says:
XO: We are at station keeping sir:

OPS_Rhian says:
ENGBishop:  Rerouting available power to propulsion

XO_Louis says:
CSO: Interesting.

CTO_Cain says:
Sirach:  Good idea.  See what you can do.

TACSirach says:
::looking over shield information...trying to create a block::

XO_Louis says:
Vid: Reverse thrusters 1/2 power.

Host CO_Olbrun says:
ACTION: The Ganymede's power loss isn't critical, but propulsion isn't working at this point.

OPS_Rhian says:
CSO_Paldn:  Are you receiving any information from the probe?

ENGBishop says:
*OPS* The barrier is absorbing our propulsion energy the extra power would be drained

FCO_Vid says:
XO: reversing now Sir:

CSO_Paldn says:
XO: I suggest we use gas jets to steer us like a jet pack

FCO_Vid  (Powerup.wav)

TACSirach says:
Cain: doesn't look like the shields can block it, no matter what we try

CTO_Cain says:
Sirach:  Acknowledged.

XO_Louis says:
Vid: Any movement?

FCO_Vid says:
XO: None sir too much drain on propulsion:

OPS_Rhian says:
XO_Louis:  We could try thrusters to maneuver out.

SO_Sulla says:
Sky: The central point of the phenomena appears to be near the 2nd planet of the system--I can't be any more specific than that at this time.  I recommend an active probe of the barrier using modulated phasers.  Run through the different frequencies and check the responses.  Some subspace active probing might also be useful.

CTO_Cain says:
Sirach: Keep an eye out for any other ships.

TACSirach says:
::scanning for ships and monitoring shields::

ENGBishop says:
::heads for main power relays for engines::

TACSirach says:
Cain: aye

FCO_Vid says:
*Bishop*: Still no response to the helm. I have stabilizers in place:

XO_Louis says:
Rhian: Thrusters do not work.

OPS_Rhian says:
XO_Louis:  Understood

XO_Louis says:
Sulla: We would need to find a way to get the probes to move and scan... Do you have any suggestions?

XO_Louis says:
:: Feeling a little stress ::\

SO_Sulla says:
XO:  We can try launching the probes ballistically--and see if it only effects powered vessels.

OPS_Rhian says:
SCI:  What type of planet is it?

CSO_Paldn says:
::monitoring properties of phenomenon::

ENGBishop says:
::begins a full analysis on power grid looking for any possible way to cut power drain::

XO_Louis says:
Sulla: There is a good idea. Why don't we try that.

FCO_Vid says:
*Bishop*: running diagnostic. on propulsion from Conn, can't get a fix on where the fluctuation is:

CTO_Cain says:
XO:  I suggest we cut shields 50% to reallocate some power.

XO_Louis says:
Cain: Take OPS and make it so.

CTO_Cain says:
XO: Aye sir.

SO_Sulla says:
XO: Aye, sir--setting it up now ::starts configuring 2 more probes, setting ballistic courses on parabola towards planet 2::

ENGBishop says:
*XO* suggest that we reverse the charge of the power grid. It might be enough to stop the drain

CNS_Warke says:
::takes out a  PADD and decides to do an evaluation of the XO since he's currently in command::

XO_Louis says:
Paladine: Work with Sulla, and try to get the sensors to work.

CSO_Paldn says:
XO: I am hesitant on using the phasers and igniting anything combustible in the barrier

CTO_Cain says:
::heads to OPS, reduces shield power to 50%, reallocates the power to engineering::

CTO_Cain says:
Bishop:  The power is yours.

XO_Louis says:
*Bishop* That would create a feedback that may be uncontrollable, can we test this without doing any damage?

SO_Sulla says:
Sky/XO:  Probes ready for ballistic launch.

FCO_Vid says:
*Eng*: If you do I will have to re-configure the helm to compensate:

ENGBishop says:
*XO* we could try it on a small scale with a shuttlecraft

XO_Louis says:
Paladine: Agreed, please suggest some other solution.

CSO_Paldn says:
XO: ready to launch probes

XO_Louis says:
Sulla: Hold for Paladine.

SO_Sulla says:
XO: Aye.

OPS_Rhian says:
XO_Louis:  Am I to assume myself relieved?

TACSirach says:
::scanning for ships and monitoring the shields::

Host CO_Olbrun says:
ACTION: The barrier begins to fluctuate.

CSO_Paldn says:
Sulla: launch probes

XO_Louis says:
*Engineering* Very good lets try it immediately.

SO_Sulla says:
::launches 2 more probes::

CSO_Paldn says:
XO: the barrier is fluctuating

XO_Louis says:
Rhian: I need you to work with engineering on the shuttle.

CNS_Warke says:
::observes XO::

SO_Sulla says:
::notes barrier fluctuation, checking sensors::

ENGBishop says:
*Vid* prep a shuttle for remote launch once clear I'll reverse the power charge

XO_Louis says:
Paladine: What is the nature of the change?

CSO_Paldn says:
Sulla: check if the phenomenon is expanding  XO: unknown at present

FCO_Vid says:
*Bishop*: Acknowledged:

FCO_Vid says:
::prepares shuttle for remote:

OPS_Rhian says:
XO_Louis:  I was unaware of a plan to use the shuttle...I shall report to the shuttlebay then

SO_Sulla says:
::checking on phenomena expansion:: Aye, sir.

FCO_Vid says:
XO: Sir Shuttle prepared for launch:

ENGBishop says:
::sets up remote system for shuttles power grid::

CSO_Paldn says:
::activates LR and SRS sweep::

CSO_Paldn says:
Library Computer: any record of similar phenomenon in Fed Library?

FCO_Vid says:
XO: Sir, on your Mark:

OPS_Rhian says:
::moves towards TL::  *ENG* I'm heading to the shuttle now

Host CO_Olbrun says:
<Computer> Yes. The Enterprise D encountered a similar phenomenon.

XO_Louis says:
*Engineering* Rhian will help monitor systems on the shuttle. Please begin the experiment.

ENGBishop says:
*OPS* Negative we are remotely piloting the shuttle

CSO_Paldn says:
*Computer* report information

CNS_Warke says:
::makes notes on pad and continues to observe the XO::

SO_Sulla says:
::hears computer::

TACSirach says:
::notices Warke monitoring the XO...strange::

ENGBishop says:
*OPS* you can come to engineering and monitor the systems from here

FCO_Vid says:
*Bishop*: Ready for launch?:

XO_Louis says:
Paladine: Status of the fluctuation... is there still expansion?

ENGBishop says:
*FCO* Aye, Launch shuttle

FCO_Vid  (Shuttle Bay Doors.wav)

OPS_Rhian says:
*ENG* Understood

FCO_Vid says:
XO: Shuttle away ,Sir:

CSO_Paldn says:
XO: We are in a Tyken’s  Rift encountered by the Enterprise-D some time ago

FCO_Vid says:
*Bishop*: It's all yours:

OPS_Rhian says:
::enters Engineering::

CSO_Paldn says:
XO: the solution to that problem was a high energy explosion using hydrogen

XO_Louis says:
Paladine: What?!?! Explain, what does the LCARS say?

TACSirach says:
::thinking - Enterprise D huh...we're in good company::

ENGBishop says:
::begins reversing charge by .5% every 5 seconds::

XO_Louis says:
:: thinks out loud :: Hydrogen explosion,... are you nuts?

TACSirach says:
CSO: aren't we too close for a high energy explosion? It might damage the ship.

FCO_Vid says:
::prepares remote program for shuttle:

ENGBishop says:
OPS: monitor the power system for any feed back

CSO_Paldn says:
XO: The Rift absorbs energy. a concentrated detonation should give us a window to escape  ; our shields can protect us since they are unaffected

SO_Sulla says:
XO: I concur with the CSO, sir.

FCO_Vid says:
::advances shuttle toward phenomenon.

XO_Louis says:
Cain: Status of shields?

CTO_Cain says:
XO:  Shields holding sir.

FCO_Vid says:
XO: Sir, shuttle is advancing towards the rift:

TACSirach says:
CSO: Are we sure the shields will be enough?

ENGBishop says:
::increases rate of change to .07% every 5 sec::

Host CO_Olbrun says:
ACTION: The shuttle is caught in the barrier, and cannot move. All power is being drained, including life support and transporters.

FCO_Vid says:
XO: Sir, the shuttle is sopped cold in the rift:

XO_Louis says:
Sirach: I'm not crazy about that solution. Is there a way to direct energized Hydrogen to accomplish the same result?

CSO_Paldn says:
TAC: a hydrogen based detonation has much less magnitude than photon torpedoes, our shields are designed against torps

XO_Louis says:
Vid: Acknowledged.

XO_Louis says:
*Engineering* What is the status of the shuttle?

TACSirach says:
XO: I don't believe so Sir...the CSO's option may be our only one

SO_Sulla says:
XO: Shield strength at full power is sufficient to provide protection from a 50 Megaton blast--the hydrogen explosion will not be nearly as energetic.

OPS_Rhian says:
*OPS/TAC_Cain*  Life support is falling, recommend reallocating power

FCO_Vid says:
*Bishop*: the reverse polarization has no effect the shuttle is in operable and losing all power:

TACSirach says:
XO: If we put our shields at 100% they should hold if the CSO is correct

XO_Louis says:
*Rhian* Status of life support... how long do we have?

ENGBishop says:
*XO* apparently on a smaller scale the phenomenon drains all power propulsion and everything else

CSO_Paldn says:
Sulla: begin calculations to disrupt the space around us as an option

OPS_Rhian says:
XO_Louis:  Transferring OPS to Engineering...calculating

TACSirach says:
::checking the shield's status to see if they have been damaged at all::

FCO_Vid says:
::Shuts shuttle completely down::

ENGBishop says:
*XO* Our propulsion system is much more powerful. we may begin losing all power once our power is fully drained

SO_Sulla says:
CSO: Aye, sir--we might try an energetic graviton beam to create an artificial singularity to drag us out.  ::starts calculations::

XO_Louis says:
*Engineering* Understood.

FCO_Vid says:
XO: Sir the shuttle is now adrift:

XO_Louis says:
Paladine: You, Sulla, Cain begin working on a probe to accomplish this explosion.

OPS_Rhian says:
*XO*  Approximately 15 minutes to life-support failure

CSO_Paldn says:
XO: The detonation should fill the power void long enough for a warp jump

XO_Louis says:
Sirach: I need you to coordinate with Engineering and Vid to initiate propulsion at the moment we are freed.

XO_Louis says:
*Rhian* Very well.

TACSirach says:
XO: aye

FCO_Vid says:
XO: Aye sir:

XO_Louis says:
:: To all :: Ok, folks. Show me what  you're made of!

CSO_Paldn says:
Sulla: prepare the calculations , and feed the info to the FCO

SO_Sulla says:
CSO: We can vent H2 via the Bussard collectors in a backflush--it would be quicker than a probe.  we would need to reduce the shield size to keep the blast outside the shield--this will also strengthen the shield.

ENGBishop says:
*XO* I’ve been monitoring up your conversation. We'll need to transfer power down here as soon as we detonate, else the power will be drained

XO_Louis says:
:: Begins to worry about Dara, I really hope there is nothing wrong ::

OPS_Rhian says:
ENGBishop:  I'm on it

TACSirach says:
::links with FCO and Engineering and starts to formulate a plan::

FCO_Vid says:
::prepares helm for warp jump::

CSO_Paldn says:
Sulla: agreed, angle the deflectors for optimum reflections

XO_Louis says:
*Engineering* Very well, please coordinate with Paladine.

FCO_Vid says:
Sirach: will need to know the exact moment for warp:

SO_Sulla says:
CSO: Aye sir ::sets up backflush and deflector modifications--sends deflector modifications to tactical:: CTO: Please adjust shields as indicated.

CSO_Paldn says:
::sharing info with Eng::    FCO: we will warp jump 2 microseconds after the explosion

CTO_Cain says:
Sky:  Aye sir.

CNS_Warke says:
::continues observing the XO::

FCO_Vid says:
CSO: Aye sir:

TACSirach says:
Vid: I'll start calculating it

XO_Louis says:
:: Steps over to the counselor :: Warke: I'm worried about the

XO_Louis says:
Captain

ENGBishop says:
*OPS* be sure to set up the power in the closest relay to the engines, we want that power down here as son as the hydrogen explodes

SO_Sulla says:
XO/Sky: ready for detonation on your command.

XO_Louis says:
Warke: Could you contact SB and get me a status?

CSO_Paldn says:
*Eng* ready ?

TACSirach says:
Vid: I agree with the CSO 2 microseconds should be good...our shields should be good enough to go in

OPS_Rhian says:
*FCO*  I Have transferred warp distribution control to your console...it will redistribute when you activate

CTO_Cain says:
::Adjusts shields to compensate::

XO_Louis says:
:; Nods to Sulla to acknowledge ::

ENGBishop says:
*CSO* Ready as we'll ever be

SO_Sulla says:
::standing by::

TACSirach says:
XO: Should we bring shields back to 100%?

FCO_Vid says:
OPS: Acknowledged:

CTO_Cain says:
Sirach:  Already done.

CSO_Paldn says:
XO: we are ready,

TACSirach says:
Cain: aye

XO_Louis says:
*Rhian* I need a volunteer to board the shuttle and get it out of there at the time of the emission... would you be able to handle that

OPS_Rhian says:
*XO*  Three minutes to life-support failure

XO_Louis says:
Paladine: Hold on.

CNS_Warke says:
::reads the XO's mind to see what he is thinking::

CSO_Paldn says:
*All departments stand by*

TACSirach says:
Vid: are you all set?

FCO_Vid says:
Sirach: yes:

OPS_Rhian says:
*XO*  On my way  ::leaves Engineering::

TACSirach says:
::monitoring shields::

XO_Louis says:
*Rhian* Site to site transport... we have no time.

OPS_Rhian says:
*XO* Understood   *Transporter Room* Energize

CSO_Paldn says:
XO: I suggest we leave the shuttle

OPS_Rhian says:
@:materializing on shuttle::

XO_Louis says:
Paladine: Normally I would, however if the Dominion finds it and acquires any access to the computer, I don't want to take that chance.

Host CO_Olbrun says:
ACTION: The shuttle is completely dead in space::

SO_Sulla says:
::still standing by to detonate::

CNS_Warke says:
::makes some more notes about the XO on her pad::

CSO_Paldn says:
XO: the shuttle could be destroyed by the explosion

CTO_Cain says:
XO:  Suggest we extend shields around her sir.

XO_Louis says:
Paladine: Understood... and execute on my mark.

XO_Louis says:
Cain: Do so.

CTO_Cain says:
XO: Aye.  ::extends shields::

CTO_Cain says:
XO: Done sir.

XO_Louis says:
*To all* Execute.

SO_Sulla says:
::recalculates detonation and adjusts for shield extension::

FCO_Vid  (Warp.wav)

CSO_Paldn says:
Sulla: modify calculations to account for different shield shape

OPS_Rhian says:
@::gasping for lack of oxygen::

SO_Sulla says:
::detonates::

SO_Sulla says:
Sky: Already done, sir.

ENGBishop says:
*XO* sir life support is down on the shuttle

FCO_Vid says:
XO: Sir, warp established:

OPS_Rhian says:
@::Losing consciousness...trying to activate comm badge::

CSO_Paldn says:
::scans to see if it worked::

CTO_Cain says:
XO: Shields holding sir.

SO_Sulla says:
Sky: Status of shuttle?  ::scanning, sees Rhian is in trouble and initiates a site to site transport to sickbay::

Host CO_Olbrun says:
ACTION: The Ganymede warps away, and the crew lives happily ever after...until next time.

Host CO_Olbrun says:
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