Host ScottB says:
Last time on ACTD: Paula Greene…

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The crew arrived on scene in system JQL-21311 and began investigations, finding the ion trail of the Epiphany abruptly ending between two large gravity wells.

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Where did it go? Why are the gravity wells there? What is next...?

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"A Stitch in Time..." - Part 3

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=/\=/\=/\=/\=/\= CONTINUE MISSION =/\=/\=/\=/\=/\=

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::sitting on the XO's chair::

EO_Elliott says:
::in Main Engineering::

CTO_Ryan says:
::looks to the CSO:: CSO: Commander, how many more modified torpedoes will you require?  I have two more prepared, ready to launch.

TO_Panthera says:
::exiting sickbay and heading back to the bridge::

SO_Neru says:
::attentively glued to his console:: *CSO*: Sir, I'm still trying to determine the source of the gravity wells.

FCO_O`Rourke says:
::exiting the turbolift and heading to his station::

CSO_Tsalea says:
::at her station on the bridge, working through various sequences of logarithms to understand the incoming data::

MO_tr`Raedheol says:
::reviews the last information on the TO's physical::

SO_Neru says:
::programs the sensors to go through the range of spectra again::

TO_Panthera says:
::exits the TL on the bridge and walks over to tactical:: CTO: Anything in particular you need me to do sir?

CSO_Tsalea says:
CTO:  Set up two more.  If we accomplish nothing more with these, I would rather not waste the others.

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
All: People, report...

CSO_Tsalea says:
*SO*:  I take it you have had no luck?

CTO_Ryan says:
CSO: Acknowledged.  ::motions a relief officer to her station then turns and enters the TL:: TL: Armory.

FCO_O`Rourke says:
::relieves the officer on duty::

SO_Neru says:
*CSO*: The sensors aren’t giving me much yet, I've programmed them to go through the same range of spectra again.

CTO_Ryan says:
::rides the turbolift to the armory and checks the PADD for the specifications of the torpedoes::

FCO_O`Rourke says:
XO: Holding station from the events

Host CO_Madred says:
::pacing about at the back of the bridge::

CSO_Tsalea says:
*SO*:  Can you calculate the gravity well?  That might indicate the size of the matter.

TO_Panthera says:
::watches the CTO leave...shrugs and turns to my station looking over sensor data::

MO_tr`Raedheol says:
::shakes in wonder at the scans::

CTO_Ryan says:
::exits the TL and walks across the corridor into the armory.  Walks into the torpedo storage area and begins modifying two more torpedoes to the CSO's specifications::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::turns to the CSO:: CSO: Commander?

Host CO_Madred says:
::stops near the Tactical Officer:: TO: Is there no sign of debris from the Epiphany, Mister Panthera?

CMO_Cameron says:
::sitting in his office, working on medical reports, frowning occasionally::

EO_Elliott says:
:::monitoring the warp core::

SO_Neru says:
*CSO*: I'm on it, sir.

TO_Panthera says:
CO: No sir there is absolutely nothing. If it weren't for the trails we wouldn't even know she had been there.

CSO_Tsalea says:
XO:  Sir?

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
XO: Any news yet? We're all waiting...

EO_Elliott says:
*Bridge*: Engineering to Bridge. We might have a problem developing down here.

Host CO_Madred says:
::grimaces and taps his right hand in the palm of his left as he continues pacing::

SO_Neru says:
::reconfigures the sensors to calculate the gravity wells::

CSO_Tsalea says:
XO:  Nothing further from the report I have given.

TO_Panthera says:
::looks at the CO and then back to my scans::

MO_tr`Raedheol says:
::does a comparison of various drugs and runs it through the simulations wondering if his physiology is compatible::

EO_Elliott says:
*Bridge*: The subspace field's being pulled every which way by the gravity wells, If this keeps up, I don't know what'll happen, but it probably won't be pretty.

CTO_Ryan says:
::reaches into the torpedo casing and taps the control pad::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::turns back to the CO, as if looking for directions::

CMO_Cameron says:
*MO*: Mister Raedheol, how are those physicals coming on?

SO_Neru says:
::mutters impatiently at the console:: Self: Hurry up, dang it!

Host CO_Madred says:
::grimaces some more at the XO and then glances towards his wife:: CSO: We need information, Commander...

MO_tr`Raedheol says:
::blinks and looks to the ceiling:: *CMO*: I have finished the Tactical officer's physical Doctor... I am reviewing the results and proceeding to the next on the list.

EO_Elliott says:
::frowns, and pauses looking down at the console:: *Bridge*: Bridge, please acknowledge?

FCO_O`Rourke says:
XO: Engineering reports problems with distortion of the subspace fields

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::frowns at the reports coming from ME:: *EO*: You have to be more specific...

CSO_Tsalea says:
CO:  I can tell you that the neutron star does show some a lepton signature.

CTO_Ryan says:
::pulls her hand out of the torpedo casing and seals the lid.  Begins to modify another torpedo::

FCO_O`Rourke says:
*EO*: Acknowledged.

CTO_Ryan says:
::picks up the PADD and double-checks the specs::

SO_Neru says:
::blinks:: *CSO*: Sir, I'm finding it hard to believe the sensors...

Host CO_Madred says:
::taps his fingernails down the length of the bridge railing:: CSO: And what does that tell us, Commander?

EO_Elliott says:
*EO*: Sir, the warp core's subspace output is being attracted by the gravity wells. Answering the primary question that I'm guessing is on your minds, I don't think a ship could survive that long out here, without taking the core off-line.

CMO_Cameron says:
*MO*: Good work, Ensign.

CSO_Tsalea says:
CO:  That it was used before and may answer what happened to the Epiphany.

FCO_O`Rourke says:
::plots a tentative course outwards::

CTO_Ryan says:
::reaches into the torpedo, looking down at the control pad then at the PADD, inputting the specifications into the torpedo computer::

MO_tr`Raedheol says:
::reviews the records:: *EO*: Mr. Elliot ?? This is Sickbay ... Doctor tr'Raedheol.

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::raises an eyebrow:: CO: Captain... Looks like we can't be here too long without taking our warp core offline. Whatever we do, we need to do it quickly.

Host ScottB says:
ACTION: A hail is received... but the signal is two weeks old, which doesn't match the signal's strength, which says it's only seconds old.

SO_Neru says:
*CSO*: Well, according to the sensors, the gravity wells show about triple the mass of the neutron star... ::pauses for effect:: each.

EO_Elliott says:
::moves over to another console, absent-mindedly punching his com badge:: *MO*: Go ahead, Doctor.

Host CO_Madred says:
::growing irritated:: CSO: But what do Leptons do? What are they made from? Why are they here? Information, Commander!

CSO_Tsalea says:
CO:  Incoming message.

Host CO_Madred says:
CSO: On speakers....

CSO_Tsalea says:
CO:  It is two weeks old. ::puts it on speakers::

MO_tr`Raedheol says:
*EO*: I am reviewing the medical records and it seems you are due for a physical... please report to sickbay when convenient

Host ScottB says:
<Message> COM: PG: CSO Commander Tsaela, Stardate 10204.06...

FCO_O`Rourke says:
::listens as the voices begin to be heard::

CSO_Tsalea says:
::blinks::

CTO_Ryan says:
::secures the lid on the torpedo casing then moves the torpedoes into position.  Taps the control panel on the wall, sending the torpedoes to the launchers.  Turns and heads out of the armory to the turbolift::

CSO_Tsalea says:
::runs the voice through the computer::

Host CO_Madred says:
CSO: Two weeks old? Why didn't we receive it two weeks ago?

SO_Neru says:
::wonders why no-one answers him::

CSO_Tsalea says:
CO:  Because it would appear the message is from me.  And I am not there yet.

CSO_Tsalea says:
*SO*:  Triple?

CTO_Ryan says:
::taps COM badge:: *CSO*: Ryan to Cmdr. Tsalea, I have completed two more torpedo casings.  You now have four probes at your disposal.  I am headed back to the Bridge.  ::enters TL:: Bridge.

Host CO_Madred says:
::raises a rather Vulcan-esque eyebrow at his wife:: CSO: And what did you have to say to yourself?

TO_Panthera says:
::looks up as the message is coming in:: Self: What the...?

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
CSO: There were?

CSO_Tsalea says:
::raises her own eyebrow::  CO: Good question.

SO_Neru says:
*CSO*: Aye, sir. Triple the mass of the neutron star. I find that hard to believe.

EO_Elliott says:
*MO*: Doctor, I'm needed down here, and I had a physical two weeks before I transferred here, I'd suggest you check with the USS Bristol for my medical records, make sure you have an up-to-date copy, other than that, I'm a little busy right now. Engineering out.

CSO_Tsalea says:
*CTO*:  Acknowledged.

Host ScottB says:
<Computer> CSO: Signal data stream checksums do not match. Signal is corrupt.

CSO_Tsalea says:
*SO*:  As do I as the neutron star should not still exist then.

Host CO_Madred says:
::glances from the CSO to the TO:: TO: Yellow Alert, Mister Panthera...

MO_tr`Raedheol says:
::frowns and is tempted to go to engineering and shoot the EO and bring him to sickbay::

SO_Neru says:
*CSO*: That is correct. Shall I head back to the bridge? I don't think I'll get more down here.

CTO_Ryan says:
::exits the turbolift onto the Bridge and heads for tactical station one::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::realizes something:: All : Wait a second.. That stardate you mention in that log... It's 15 days from now?

CSO_Tsalea says:
::listens to herself, wondering what signal::

TO_Panthera says:
CO: Aye sir. ::hits the Yellow Alert button::

EO_Elliott says:
::standing at the warp core diagnostic console::

CSO_Tsalea says:
*SO*:  Yes please.

FCO_O`Rourke says:
::brings up the arms of his chair to the locked position::

CMO_Cameron says:
::hears the yellow alert sound, gets up out of his chair and walks into the diagnostic room:: MO: Report.

CSO_Tsalea says:
XO:  It would appear so.  And I have no answers.  I do not know what signals I am talking about... yet.

Host ScottB says:
ACTION: Sickbay begins getting various reports from crewmembers of symptoms equivalent to transporter psychosis (edginess, thirst, slight fevers, etc)

CTO_Ryan says:
::moves next to the TO::  TO: Report, Lt.

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::turns back:: CO : Captain... I suggest we get the heck out of this system while we can.

SO_Neru says:
*CSO*: Aye, sir. Neru out. ::turns and heads for the doors::

EO_Elliott says:
::trying to compensate for excess subspace stress::

Host CO_Madred says:
::nods:: XO: Agreed... FCO: Mister O'Rourke, set course 332 mark 1, engage at full impulse.

TO_Panthera says:
CTO: We got a message from the CSO sir.

CTO_Ryan says:
TO: From the CSO?  Explain, Lt.

FCO_O`Rourke says:
CO: Aye, Sir, Engaging.

Host ScottB says:
<Message> zzttt... akkrrrr... Have reached USS Epiphany... krrrr... Intriguing use of subspace gateways...

FCO_O`Rourke says:
::engages::

MO_tr`Raedheol says:
::asks the computer to retrieve the medical records from the USS Bristol:: CMO: Doctor... calls are coming in from various stations.... reports from crewmembers of symptoms of edginess, thirst and slight fevers.

CSO_Tsalea says:
CO:  It would appear that answers one question.

Host CO_Madred says:
::walks down towards the command deck as he fees the engages engage:: CSO: Analyze that signal ... I want to know anything you can tell me about it.

SO_Neru says:
::slows his step a moment as the doors take longer than he anticipates, then walks briskly to the turbo lift and gets in when it arrives:: TL: Bridge.

Host ScottB says:
ACTION: The PG begins edging back away, but is more sluggish than normal

CMO_Cameron says:
::sees the reports from the diagnostic panel::  MO: Get the rest of the medical staff in here.  We'll treat accordingly.

TO_Panthera says:
CTO: There was a message coming in... You can still hear it. It was from the CSO but arrived 2 weeks after it was sent. But the date on it is later on.

CSO_Tsalea says:
CO:  In the process now.  However, the data does not change from what I have given you.

FCO_O`Rourke says:
CO: She is fighting it, but we are easing back.

Host CO_Madred says:
::sits in the center seat and frowns at the back of O'Rourke's head:: TO: Red Alert ...

CSO_Tsalea says:
::has the computer work on the garbled part of the message::

MO_tr`Raedheol says:
::nods:: CMO: Aye Doctor... ::calls all medical staff back to duty::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
FCO: Can we warp out?

EO_Elliott says:
::feels a little queasy, but ignores it, hearing a small alarm, and moving over to another console::

TO_Panthera says:
CO: Aye sir. ::switches to Red Alert::

SO_Neru says:
::taps his boot impatiently as the lift races to the bridge::

CMO_Cameron says:
::returns to his office and hears red alert sound::  *CO*: Captain from Sickbay.

CTO_Ryan says:
::looks at the TO with a puzzled look and raises an eyebrow:: TO: Very well, Lt.  I'll take over here.  Move to tactical two, please.

TO_Panthera says:
CTO: Aye sir. ::moves over to Tac2::

CTO_Ryan says:
::watches as her console goes into red alert mode::

FCO_O`Rourke says:
XO: With the Distortion in the warp core that might cause a breach if we increased warp output

Host CO_Madred says:
::waves a hand:: FCO/XO: I don't want to engage the warp engines this close to the gravity wells. We don't know what effect trying to create a stable warp field may have. *EO*: Mister Elliot, transfer warp power to the impulse drive.

Host CO_Madred says:
*CMO*: Go ahead, Doctor...

CMO_Cameron says:
*CO*: Sir, we're getting reports of multiple cases of what appears to be transporter psychosis.  Anything I should know about?

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::nods::

Host ScottB says:
ACTION: Before the PG, at the exact midpoint between the two gravity wells and exactly where the Epiphany’s ion trail ends, a large wormhole-like vortex of energy erupts

EO_Elliott says:
*FCO*: Engineering to Helm. The impulse engines are being strained, the warp core's acting as an anchor with the gravity wells; we're near grounding on a subspace sandbar.

SO_Neru says:
::gets off the TL as the red alert sounds, goes to his console and activates it:: CSO: I'm back, sir.

TO_Panthera says:
::activates tactical two::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::raises an eyebrow::

EO_Elliott says:
::blinks::

CSO_Tsalea says:
CO:  Captain...

Host CO_Madred says:
::sees the black hole forming:: CSO: Scan that anomaly!

Host ScottB says:
ACTION: A new hail is detected

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
CSO: Try to locate the USS Epiphany...

CSO_Tsalea says:
::nods, running the scans::  CO:  I have a new hail.

SO_Neru says:
::hears the Captain and anticipates the CSO by starting to scan the anomaly::

Host CO_Madred says:
CSO: On speakers!

FCO_O`Rourke says:
*EO*: Do the best you can, we need to crest over that bar.

EO_Elliott says:
*CO*: Ahh.... Captain? If we send that much raw power to the impulse engines, while both systems are this stretched, we could lose the ship.

CSO_Tsalea says:
CO: On speaker.

CSO_Tsalea says:
::nods at Neru to continue::

Host CO_Madred says:
::smashes his fist down on the arm console to his left:: *EO*: Do it now, Mister Elliot!

CTO_Ryan says:
::watches the sensor data scroll on her monitor::

SO_Neru says:
::gives the CSO a feral grin and turns his attention to the console::

Host ScottB says:
<Message> COM: PG: This is the science shuttle Discovery, attached to USS Epiphany, attempting subspace gateway transmission...

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
FCO: How are we doing?

EO_Elliott says:
Self: I will not take responsibility for this........ ::transfers warp power to the impulse engines::

CSO_Tsalea says:
::runs a check on the message::

MO_tr`Raedheol says:
::reviews all emergency procedures quickly and instructs the staff to be prepared for the crew onslaught ::

FCO_O`Rourke says:
XO: We are making progress, slow but progress

CSO_Tsalea says:
CO:  Message verified and placed at 3 days in the future.

EO_Elliott says:
*CO*: Transfer in progress, but Captain this is against my better judgment as an engineer, the engines can't take much more.

CMO_Cameron says:
::runs back into the diagnostic room:: MO: You have sickbay.  I'm going to find out what's going on.  Nurse Ridge, you're with me.  ::runs out of sickbay::

SO_Neru says:
::looks up:: CSO: Three days from now? That makes no sense.

TO_Panthera says:
::stands ready to take over what the CTO needs her to do::

Host CO_Madred says:
XO: Well, that's closer...

Host ScottB says:
ACTION: The impulse engines jerk under the FCO's hand, with all that raw power, throwing everyone out of their seat and quickly backing the ship off. Warning lights go off everywhere across the EPS power net

MO_tr`Raedheol says:
::nods:: CMO: Aye Doctor

CTO_Ryan says:
CSO: Probes are loaded and ready, Cmdr.

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
CTO: Commander... Launch a warning buoy out into the edge of the system.

CSO_Tsalea says:
SO:  I was not aware that any of this made sense.  Information on the anomaly?

CSO_Tsalea says:
CTO:  Launch

CMO_Cameron says:
::is thrown into the wall, Ridge falls to her feet unceremoniously::

FCO_O`Rourke says:
::reduces the power a bit ::

SO_Neru says:
::does the Enterprise shuffle::

CMO_Cameron says:
Ridge: Are you alright?  ::gets to his feet, rubbing his head::

MO_tr`Raedheol says:
::falls down on the floor as the ship jerks around:: Self: Who is driving so terribly ?

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::gets glued to his chair::

CSO_Tsalea says:
::holding tight, watches the data::

Host CO_Madred says:
::feels the jerk of the warp drive and had anticipated it, gripping his chair arm rests:: CSO: Transmit the following ... this Captain Madred of the Federation starship Paula Greene ... we are receiving your transmission Discovery. Transmit your position and status.

CTO_Ryan says:
::stumbles backwards into the TO then moves back to tactical one, hitting the torpedo launch button in one smooth movement, launching the four modified torpedoes::

CTO_Ryan says:
CSO: Torpedoes away.

CMO_Cameron says:
*MO*: Expect casualties, Doctor - I'll let you know how we're doing once I get to the bridge.

EO_Elliott says:
::gets thrown to the floor, and curses:: Computer: Computer, what's the status of the EPS grid?

Host CO_Madred says:
FCO: Are we clear?

TO_Panthera says:
::grabs for the console::

FCO_O`Rourke says:
::looks at the hull stress meter::

CSO_Tsalea says:
::nods, sending the message, directed through the anomaly::

SO_Neru says:
::traces the telemetry from the probes, and continues to scan the anomaly::

CMO_Cameron says:
<Ridge> CMO: Yes, sir.  ::gets up, and follows Cameron into the turbolift::

Host ScottB says:
ACTION: The signal is bounced back exactly at the entry point of the anomaly, except it comes back with very little carrier signal, indicating months of travel.

CMO_Cameron says:
TL: Bridge.

FCO_O`Rourke says:
CO: I would feel better if we confirmed that the EO had things under control once more in the Core.

SO_Neru says:
CSO: Sir does this mean what I think? Time travel? ::referring to the signal::

FCO_O`Rourke says:
*EO*: How are the distortion readings now?

CSO_Tsalea says:
CO:  Captain, the message appears to be bounced back.  However, its strength suggests it has been traveling for 2 months, 22 days.

MO_tr`Raedheol says:
::sighs and wonders what is going to happen next:: Nurse Masterson: Bring the worst cases to me... for mild ones take readings and report anything unusual.

Host CO_Madred says:
::grimaces:: FCO: Once we clear, disconnect the warp drive from the impulse engines ... no sense in blowing out our impulse drive.

Host CO_Madred says:
CSO: Theories Commander?

CMO_Cameron says:
::enters the bridge with Nurse Ridge::  CO: Captain, is everyone alright?

CSO_Tsalea says:
SO:  It would appear possible.  It also suggests it is unstable.  I am curious why we went in before while this time we did not.

Host ScottB says:
ACTION: Suddenly the CO, FCO, and CMO all freeze in time for a few seconds

EO_Elliott says:
<Computer> EO: EPS relay failures have occurred on decks twenty three and thirty six.

EO_Elliott says:
*FCO*: Stand by

SO_Neru says:
CSO: Because we might still be pulled in or do so anyways?

CSO_Tsalea says:
CO:  That the anomalies present a door way through time if not place.  That is yet to be discovered.  However, it would appear to be unstable.

CMO_Cameron says:
::jumps back to life::  CMO: Whoa...what was that?

CSO_Tsalea says:
::Looks at her husband::  CO:  Captain?

FCO_O`Rourke says:
*EO*: If the subspace distortions are no longer critical, decouple the warp power from the Impulse engines

CTO_Ryan says:
::looks up at the CO as his facial expression seems to "lag" for a few seconds:: CO: Are you all right, Sir?

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::looks at the CO, FCO:: All: What tha.... ::raises himself from the chair, and looks at the CO::

Host CO_Madred says:
::begins to stand from his chair ... but by the time he gets to his feet everyone on the bridge has shifted position much faster:: XO: What was that?

CMO_Cameron says:
<Ridge> CMO: Doctor, are you alright?

MO_tr`Raedheol says:
::begins scanning each new case::

CMO_Cameron says:
Ridge: Yes, I - I'm fine....I....::frowns, a little confused::

Host CO_Madred says:
TO: Anything on internal sensors?

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
CO: Captain. Are you alright?

CSO_Tsalea says:
::picks up her tricorder and runs a scan on Madred::

TO_Panthera says:
CO: Checking sir.

Host ScottB says:
ACTION: The anomaly closes, cutting off the Discovery's uplink before it could transmit any more raw data, and things return back to "normal"

Host CO_Madred says:
::looks down at himself:: XO: Fine as far as I know...

SO_Neru says:
::looks up from his console::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
FCO: Mr. O'Rourke?

FCO_O`Rourke says:
XO: Sir?

CMO_Cameron says:
<Ridge> ::runs her tricorder down Cameron::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::turns back to the CSO:: CSO : Commander.. Don't tell me you don't have any data on THAT.

SO_Neru says:
CSO: Sir, the anomaly has closed up.

FCO_O`Rourke says:
::looks at his boards puzzled::

Host CO_Madred says:
::feels the disturbance subside and grips the bottom of his duty tunic, giving it a tug:: All: Twenty bars of gold pressed latinum to anyone who can explain what the heck just happened...

CSO_Tsalea says:
::quietly::  CO:  you are out of sync with time... 3 seconds into the past to be exact.  Or we are three seconds into your future.

FCO_O`Rourke says:
CO: Subspacial temporal anomaly bubble ::grins::

Host CO_Madred says:
::mutters:: CSO: Funny, I don't feel a bit younger...

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::chuckles:: CO: But you are 20 Latinum bars poorer now.. ::grins::

CSO_Tsalea says:
CSO:  But I get to keep the latinum.

SO_Neru says:
::starts analyzing the data, hoping for answers::

CMO_Cameron says:
<Ridge> CMO: Doctor, my scans show that your cells are 3 seconds behind.  Mitosis has increased by 30%, and your biochemical reactions are down 10%.

CMO_Cameron says:
::looks at Ridge, surprised::  Ridge: What?  Scan Lieutenant O'Rourke.

CMO_Cameron says:
::approaches the Captain:: CO: Captain, we may have found something on the medical scan.  ::scans Madred::

TO_Panthera says:
::runs through the internal sensor scans searching for anything that might explain this::

CSO_Tsalea says:
::Looks at the FCO::  FCO:  We shall split it.

CMO_Cameron says:
<Ridge> ::walks to O'Rourke::  FCO: Excuse me, sir.  ::scans him::

EO_Elliott says:
::feeling really kinda sick, decides to head for the bridge, not trusting the com system with all this anomalies::

CSO_Tsalea says:
CO:  There is a very small... bubble, if you will, encompassing you.

FCO_O`Rourke says:
CSO: Sounds good to me ::smiles::

SO_Neru says:
::looks over to Trina:: TO: You as mystified as I am?

EO_Elliott says:
::steps into a turbolift:: TL: Deck one, bridge.

CMO_Cameron says:
CSO: That would corroborate with my medical scan, sir.

Host CO_Madred says:
CSO: Oh? ::does his mime impersonation:: CSO: I don't see any bubble...

TO_Panthera says:
::looks at Neru:: SO: Slightly...this is odd to say the least. ::shakes head::

CMO_Cameron says:
CO: I'm getting the same readings for you as Nurse Ridge did for me.

SO_Neru says:
TO: You're telling me. Anything on internal sensors?

Host CO_Madred says:
::grimaces:: CMO: Prognosis?

CSO_Tsalea says:
CO:  Which is good for you or you would not be seeing us either.  ::turns to the CMO::  Anything further?

TO_Panthera says:
SO: Nothing yet...I don't think there is anything.

CMO_Cameron says:
*MO*: Ensign, I'm sending down some bioscans for me, Lieutenant O'Rourke and the Captain.  Tell me if there's anything else you can find, and if anyone else has been similarly affected.

CMO_Cameron says:
CSO/CO: Nothing really.  It would seem that our internal clocks have stopped, slightly.

SO_Neru says:
TO: I tend to agree with you... but the Captain's time warp thingy doesn't leave that option... ::turns to his console again::

CSO_Tsalea says:
CMO:  Stopped or been readjusted?

EO_Elliott says:
::arrives at the bridge, and steps out at the upper turbolift vestibule::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
CSO: Anything we can do about it?

CMO_Cameron says:
CSO: I'm not sure, sir.

TO_Panthera says:
::nods:: SO: I agree. ::goes back to the internal scans::

CMO_Cameron says:
<Ridge> ::approaches Cameron:: CMO: I'm getting the same readings from the Lieutenant, sir.

MO_tr`Raedheol says:
::frowns as he does not find any physical cause to the symptoms::

CSO_Tsalea says:
CMO:  I understand there is no harm to either you or the others, correct?

CTO_Ryan says:
::feels a bit confused with all that's going on on the Bridge::

SO_Neru says:
::starts to chew his lip, and adjusts his earring, out of habit::

EO_Elliott says:
Computer: Computer, activate bridge Engineering console, authorization Elliott pi nine three two.

CTO_Ryan says:
CSO: Telemetry coming in now from the probes, Sir.

CMO_Cameron says:
CSO: Only some very minor changes - most notably the slight decrease in our biochemical reaction rate.

CSO_Tsalea says:
CTO:  Report.

CMO_Cameron says:
*MO*: Anything yet, Doctor?

FCO_O`Rourke says:
EO: Did you decouple the Core from the Impulse engines?

EO_Elliott says:
::logs onto the activated Engineering console::

CSO_Tsalea says:
CMO:  Would that not increase aging?

CTO_Ryan says:
CSO: Scans of real space are inconclusive.  The anomaly, when opened, consisted of varying layers of neutrons, positrons and eritrons.

EO_Elliott says:
::turns:: FCO: Negative, they're all still straining ::nods in the direction of the Captain::

Host CO_Madred says:
::looks around at everyone making their theories and talking about him like he wasn't there::

CMO_Cameron says:
CSO: Not just that, it would decrease the rate at which we burn energy.  If it continued for a prolonged period, it would act in a similar way to our metabolism slowing.

SO_Neru says:
::looks at his console:: CSO: I concur, sir. Very puzzling.

CTO_Ryan says:
CSO: There are two masses that could account for the gravity wells.

FCO_O`Rourke says:
EO: If we are out of the "Distortion range", decouple

MO_tr`Raedheol says:
::stares at the ceiling:: *CMO*: Doctor.. I do not find a cause from the patients I am treating... can you assist me?

CSO_Tsalea says:
CTO:  You have discovered something?

CSO_Tsalea says:
::hides her concern for her husband::

CTO_Ryan says:
CSO: However, these masses are currently unscannable.

CMO_Cameron says:
::looks at the Captain::  CO: Expect to put on a pound or two, sir  ::winks a little::

EO_Elliott says:
::turns back to his console::

TO_Panthera says:
CO: Sir internal sensor logs show some signatures of those eritrons. Mostly around anything that uses antimatter or generates it.

CSO_Tsalea says:
CTO:  Eritrons?

CMO_Cameron says:
*MO*: Nothing similar in any of those people suffering from transporter psychosis?

Host CO_Madred says:
::grimaces:: CMO: What exactly does that mean, Doctor?

EO_Elliott says:
::nods:: FCO: We're clear ::disengages the power couplings::

CSO_Tsalea says:
CO:  A diet.

MO_tr`Raedheol says:
*CMO*: I do not believe so Doctor....

CSO_Tsalea says:
::turns back to her station to look at the data coming in.::

MO_tr`Raedheol says:
*CMO*: The symptoms are there... there is simply nothing physically wrong with them

CMO_Cameron says:
::sighs:: CO: I'm not sure.  It could mean any number of things.  It may not even be us that have actually been affected.  It could be the rest of the crew and we're actually fine.

SO_Neru says:
::taps a few buttons:: CSO: Anything specific I'm looking for?

CTO_Ryan says:
CSO: Affirmative, Sir.  Eritrons are a derivate of leptons from what I can recall from my science classes at the Academy.  However, I must also point out that I did not score very well in that class.  ::Grins::

CMO_Cameron says:
*MO*: Thank you, Doctor.  Any decrease in their biomechanical reaction rate?

SO_Neru says:
::chokes a laugh:: CSO: The CTO is correct...

FCO_O`Rourke says:
EO: I think you might be able to reduce output on the core for now as well, that should also reduce effects, I think?

Host ScottB says:
ACTION: The CMO's right arm and leg suddenly freeze in time again for four seconds, while the rest of his body does not. When it unfreezes, the skin is shriveled and shows massive signs of aging

Host CO_Madred says:
CMO/CSO: What about this bubble?

CSO_Tsalea says:
SO:  Besides an answer from me from the future explaining exactly what is happening?  What exactly is causing those gravity wells would be idea.

CMO_Cameron says:
::looks in horror at his hand::  CO: Captain!!!

CMO_Cameron says:
<Ridge> ::sees Cameron's hand:: CMO: Doctor!

SO_Neru says:
::composes his features:: CSO: Aye, sir. I'll try to get you some answers. ::starts tapping furiously on his console::

CTO_Ryan says:
::looks up as the CMO calls out::

EO_Elliott says:
FCO: Probably a good idea... just warn me before you demand warp nine of the engines, huh? ::turns and flashes a smile, then seeing the sudden commotion around the CMO::

CSO_Tsalea says:
::nods to the CTO::

Host CO_Madred says:
::takes a step back from the CMO and gasps::

EO_Elliott says:
CMO: Doctor?

Host CO_Madred says:
CSO: Full scans, Commander ... internal and external. What's going on?

CTO_Ryan says:
::notices the CMO's hand as he stares at it in horror::

TO_Panthera says:
::looks up at the CMO wide-eyed::

CMO_Cameron says:
::sees the liver spots::  CO: Well, looks like that answers one question......

CSO_Tsalea says:
SO:  Full scans.

CTO_Ryan says:
CMO: Would you care for some analgesic cream, perhaps?

SO_Neru says:
CSO: Full scans, aye. If the signal was complete, we might have answers.

CMO_Cameron says:
::still staring at his hand::  CTO: Thank you for the suggestion, sir, but I doubt it would do anything to help.....

CSO_Tsalea says:
CO:  While the wormhole in general reads normal, the lepton appears to be like a... doorbell.  We have no idea where the other end comes out and this one seems to include time.

EO_Elliott says:
CSO: Commander, I'd appreciate some help here. What exactly is an eritron, and what does it do?

Host CO_Madred says:
FCO: Confirm we are at all stop, Mister O'Rourke?

Host ScottB says:
ACTION: Right before their eyes, the CMO's aged cells "reform" back to their original age

FCO_O`Rourke says:
::checks his indicators :: CO: All stop relative to the event

CMO_Cameron says:
::sees his hand reform and frowns::  CO: Here's a hypothesis.  If we're in these "bubbles", maybe our coming out of them causes this ageing.

SO_Neru says:
::frowns at his console, hoping to scare it into giving answers::

Host CO_Madred says:
CSO: Could bubbles of time be passing through the ship at random?

MO_tr`Raedheol says:
::frowns:: Self: Eritron... Eritron... *CSO*: Sickbay to Chief Science Officer Tsalea... I am detecting Eriton signatures in the patients I am scanning... do you have any hypothesis?

Host ScottB says:
ACTION: The USS Epiphany suddenly appears on sensors, exiting out of warp from the direction of SB 212.

CTO_Ryan says:
CO: Sir, the USS Epiphany is on sensors!

Host CO_Madred says:
::shakes his head:: CMO: If that were the case then those outside the bubbles would be of an equivalent age to ... your arm, for instance.

SO_Neru says:
CSO/CO: Epiphany on sensors!

Host CO_Madred says:
::turns towards the CSO:: CSO: Hail them!

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
SO: What?

CTO_Ryan says:
CO: Coordinates 294 Mark 2

CMO_Cameron says:
CO: And I doubt it's temporal bubbles.  But there's obviously some sort of distortion going on here.

CSO_Tsalea says:
EO:  Eritrons are particles of leptons which are members of the antimatter family.

SO_Neru says:
XO: The USS Epiphany on sensors. In light of recent developments I'm scanning for eritrons.

TO_Panthera says:
SO: This is getting stranger by the minute.

CSO_Tsalea says:
*MO*:  It would appear we are dealing with them in some form.

Host CO_Madred says:
::sees the ship appear on the main viewscreen ... turns towards Tealk:: XO: They're arriving ... it's not the Epiphany that's moving through time. It's the Paula Greene...

SO_Neru says:
::grins at Trina over his shoulder::

CSO_Tsalea says:
EO:  However, they are not naturally occurring.  They are usually generated by the deflector dish.

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::nods:: CO: Yep.. That would account for the bubbles that are messing up our crewmen.

CTO_Ryan says:
::hears what the CO said to the XO and raises an eyebrow, getting more confused::

Host ScottB says:
<Computer> CSO: No object to send hails to. Specify communications interlink frequency

CSO_Tsalea says:
CO:  The computer says there is nothing there to hail.

CMO_Cameron says:
Ridge: Get down to sickbay and assist Doctor Raedheol.

EO_Elliott says:
::frowns:: CSO: I see. Any hypotheses as to why I'd find them all the way around the warp core?

MO_tr`Raedheol says:
::frowns:: *CSO*: I thank you for your time Commander... I recommend removing the cause.... I am receiving more reports of patients becoming ill

SO_Neru says:
::starts scanning for the eritrons and on a whim scans for chronotons as well::

CMO_Cameron says:
<Ridge> CMO: Aye, sir  ::runs into the turbolift::

EO_Elliott says:
::starts a level four diagnostic of the deflector dish::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
CSO: Send it in the Epiphany's direction.

TO_Panthera says:
SO: Nothing there? But we can see it... at least I think we can. ::looks puzzled::

FCO_O`Rourke says:
::tries to get any meaningful readings on his console::

SO_Neru says:
CSO: Scanning for chronotons in light of the time issue, sir.

CSO_Tsalea says:
::nods and directs the message directly at the Epiphany::

Host CO_Madred says:
::turns to Tsalea:: CSO: What will happen if we eject the core?

CMO_Cameron says:
::glances at Tsalea::

CSO_Tsalea says:
EO:  If we are traveling in time... or something we did in the future...  I am working on possible theories.

CSO_Tsalea says:
::looks at the captain::

SO_Neru says:
CSO: Sir, I'm detecting chronotonic barriers... but I can't pinpoint it.

TO_Panthera says:
::checks tactical sensors:: CSO/SO: I concur with that.

CSO_Tsalea says:
CO:  The gravity wells will probably capture it.... or the two may pull it between them.

EO_Elliott says:
CO: Captain, assuming that the eritrons are aiding the time-transference... issues... ejecting the warp core could help, it seems to be near-saturated with them, but I don't know what would happen to it, and if it breaches we wouldn't have much time to get clear.

CSO_Tsalea says:
SO:  Suggestions?

CMO_Cameron says:
CSO/CO: Meaning we're stuck in the middle of a pretty large bang.....

Host ScottB says:
ACTION: Sensors indicate an increase of lepton generation by the Epiphany

Host ScottB says:
ACTION: And a shuttle is launched in front of the Epiphany

SO_Neru says:
CSO: Sir, I'm getting increased lepton emissions.

CSO_Tsalea says:
SO:  Location?

FCO_O`Rourke says:
CO: What if we just shut down and flushed the Core?

CTO_Ryan says:
CO: A shuttlecraft has been launched from the Epiphany, Sir.  It has take position directly in front of the ship, Sir.

Host CO_Madred says:
::watches the viewscreen:: CTO: Can you identify that shuttle?

SO_Neru says:
CSO: The Epiphany... and a shuttle has been launched.

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
All: Anyone for bets? It's the Discovery.

SO_Neru says:
XO: I won't bet on a sure thing, sir.

CSO_Tsalea says:
CO:  Captain, the Epiphany and shuttle are thick with lepton emissions.

TO_Panthera says:
XO: Not on a sure thing sir.

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::chuckles::

CMO_Cameron says:
CO: So it's not necessarily us, after all....

CTO_Ryan says:
CO: It's the Discovery, Sir.

Host CO_Madred says:
::takes his seat and grips the arm rests:: EO: Mister Elliot, flush the warp core. FCO: Set course for the Epiphany ... ramming speed.

MO_tr`Raedheol says:
::notices that more patients are arriving in sickbay so figures the cause is not going away soon::

CMO_Cameron says:
::looks at Madred in horror:: Captain?

FCO_O`Rourke says:
CO: Aye, Sir ::wonders what speed that is ::

Host ScottB says:
ACTION: A series of lepton pulses begin emanating from the Epiphany towards the neutron star. The anomaly begins opening again

Host CO_Madred says:
::grips the arms of his chair:: CMO: If they're really there ... they'll move aside...

CSO_Tsalea says:
::startled by Jafo's request::

Host CO_Madred says:
CSO: Can we emulate their Lepton beam?

EO_Elliott says:
CO: Aye sir, clearing warp core

FCO_O`Rourke says:
::settles on 3/4 Impulse:: CO: Course and speed set, sir

CSO_Tsalea says:
CO:  The anomaly is opening again.

CMO_Cameron says:
CO: Then I guess I'll see you on the other side of the Epiphany.....::sits in the Counselor's chair and holds on for dear life::

CSO_Tsalea says:
CO:  I believe so.

Host CO_Madred says:
CO: Engage Mister O'Rourke, collision course.

CSO_Tsalea says:
CO:  The Epiphany is activating it.

FCO_O`Rourke says:
::engages::

TO_Panthera says:
::holds on as the CO calls for ramming speed towards the Epiphany::

Host CO_Madred says:
CSO: Do it Commander.... EO: All power to the deflector array...

EO_Elliott says:
CO: Warp reaction has been halted, the core is clear.

CTO_Ryan says:
::turns to the TO:: TO: Brace yourself, prepare for a rough ride.  ::leans into the tactical console to brace herself::

FCO_O`Rourke says:
CO: 3/4 Impulse

EO_Elliott says:
::sends all power to the deflector::

SO_Neru says:
::holds onto the console as he hears collision::

CMO_Cameron says:
*MO*: Doctor, brace for impact!

TO_Panthera says:
CTO: Aye sir. ::shakes head::

FCO_O`Rourke says:
::braces::

Host CO_Madred says:
::watches the shuttle Discovery grow larger and larger in the viewscreen::

EO_Elliott says:
::holds onto his console::

CSO_Tsalea says:
::nods and with a glance at OPS, manipulates the power::

CMO_Cameron says:
CO: You going to warn the rest of your crew?

MO_tr`Raedheol says:
::looks to the ceiling:: *CMO*: Impact ??? ... Elements preserve us... All: Brace for impact... protect the patients!

CSO_Tsalea says:
CO:  Where do you want it emitted?

Host CO_Madred says:
*Shipwide*: All hands, brace for impact!

SO_Neru says:
::starts to wonder if he should have transferred::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::grips his chair::

Host ScottB says:
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