= /\ =   A Call To Duty = /\ =
                      USS Paula Greene
                              NCC-71204
                            StarDate 10310.25

The Paula Greene is on routine patrol on the beta side of the Alpha quadrant,They receive an incoming COMM from Starfleet Command. Out post 116G has received an incoming beacon.
The universal translators have deciphered parts of it but can't define the exact beings that the language is atrtributed to
All that is clear is "We can't stop it,Please help"

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FCO_Turnbull says:
::sitting at flight control, logging gaseous anomalies and going over the Flight Control Roster::
Host CO_Madred says:
::as he sits in the center chair it occurs to him that this patrol is awfully routine::
OPS_Mushgrave says:
::Sitting at OPS monitoring the communications...her station begins to flash.::
CEO_Burke says:
::in a random jefferies tube working on some routine repairs and singing to fill the silence::  ...five weeks out to sea we were now forty-three...
FCO_Turnbull says:
CO:  Yet another gaseous anomaly logged, sir...
Host CO_Madred says:
FCO: Excellent ... enjoying your new position, Commander?
FCO_Turnbull says:
CO:  ::smiles:: Indeed, sir.  Like coming home in a number of ways.
CEO_Burke says:
::singing:: ...our comdrades we buried each morning... in our own slime we were lost in a time...
SO_Gomes says:
::enters the bridge to begin her shift. She yawns as she approaches science one::
XO_Amendoeira says:
::yawning on his chair::
Host CO_Madred says:
::nods, but isn't overly pleased to have an open position at Chief of Tactical::
OPS_Mushgrave says:
CO:  Sir, I have an incoming COM from Starfleet command....
Host CO_Madred says:
OPS: On screen Mister Mushgrave... ::rises from his chair::
SO_Gomes says:
Self: Shouldn't have stayed up so long. Lets see if I can get someone else to do the rest of the shift. Its just a simple patrol ...
SO_Gomes says:
Self: or not ::sits at her station::
FCO_Turnbull says:
::raises an eyebrow at the OPS statement::  Self:  I knew it was too good to be true...
CEO_Burke says:
::pulls out a component from the optical data system that needs to be replaced:: ... endless night without dawning.  Oh I wish I was back home in Derry...
OPS_Mushgrave says:
CO:  On screen Sir... ::Taps her console.::
XO_Amendoeira says:
::perks up at the mention of communication from Starfleet ::
Host Adm._Piquette says:
Com:Luna CO: Paula Green this is Starfleet Command,
FCO_Turnbull says:
::readies the helm for a course change just in case and calls up the star charts in case he has to plot a course::
Host CO_Madred says:
COM: Piquette: Admiral, this is Captain Madred of the Paula Greene. To what do we owe this honor?
SO_Gomes says:
::staights her back as she looks at the viewscreen::
OPS_Mushgrave says:
::Looks up to the viewscreen.::
Host Adm._Piquette says:
Com: Luna CO: Deep space outpost 116G in the Beta quadrant has intercepted what we believe is a distress call from an alien vessel.
Host CO_Madred says:
::hopes none of his bridge crew yawns while the Admiral is on screen:: COM: Piquette: I see...
SO_Gomes says:
::listens to the admiral attentivly::
FCO_Turnbull says:
::looks at the viewscreen and listens carefully::
OPS_Mushgrave says:
::Sighs and thinks another rescue mission.::
Host Adm._ Piquette says:
Com:LunaCO: StarFleet Command wants you to investigate this subspace beacon
XO_Amendoeira says:
::nods with approval as a smile comes on his face::
Host CO_Madred says:
COM: Piquette: Beacon sir? So it is not a vessel...?
SO_Gomes says:
Self:sounds like fun
Host Adm._Piquette says:
COM:Luna CO: Captain,I want to express that this could be a first contact situation
OPS_Mushgrave says:
::Turns and looks.:: FCO:  Sir, when did you move departments?  Not that I wouldn't like sitting beside you but I thought you liked your little guns and such.
FCO_Turnbull says:
::thinks:  an intriguing puzzle already...::
Host Adm._Piquette says:
 COM:Luna CO: It is supposed to be from a vessel of some sort,Thier sensors detected a mass about the size of a cruiser vessel
CEO_Burke says:
::as he finished the repair he finishes the song::  ... Oh I wish I was back home in Derry.
SO_Gomes says:
::would like to know more about the type and frequency of this beacon::
Host CO_Madred says:
COM: Piquette: I understand, Admiral.
FCO_Turnbull says:
OPS:  ::whispers:: A week ago.  You know, live by the phaser and all that.  I like Red better anyway.
Host Adm._Piquette says:
COM:Luna CO: Captain I wish to be kept informed of your progress,and be careful
OPS_Mushgrave says:
::Grins::  FCO: That explains it...I just got back off leave and didn't know..  You know you look really handsome in red.
FCO_Turnbull says:
OPS:  ::whispers:: Thanks!  I started in Flight...
Host CO_Madred says:
COM: Piquette: Of course, Admiral. Paula Greene, out.
Host CO_Madred says:
FCO: Lay in a course for Outpost 116G, maximum warp, and advise of our ETA.
Host CO_Madred says:
::returns to his command chair::
OPS_Mushgrave says:
::Whispering:: FCO:  Oh good so you know which is the brake and which is the gas.. ::Winks at him.::
FCO_Turnbull says:
CO:  aye sir, laying in course..
CEO_Burke says:
::packs up his tools and starts to move out of the tube::
OPS_Mushgrave says:
::Begins tapping her console stretching every bit of power she has.::  CO:  I'm trying to see if I can pick up that beacon so we can have a listen for ourself.
FCO_Turnbull says:
CO: Course laid in, sir, ETA 4.102 hours at maximum warp.
SO_Gomes says:
::wished the admiral had sent more information::
Host CO_Madred says:
CO: Engage, Commander.
FCO_Turnbull says:
CO:  ::flips toggle:: Engaged, sir.  
XO_Amendoeira says:
::turns to his right:: CO : Good thing we were in the neighborhood, huh?
Host CO_Madred says:
OPS: See what you can come up with about the local area around the Outpost, Lieutenant.
CEO_Burke says:
::as he climbs out of the tube and enter a cooridor he feels the ship shudder::  Self: Maximum warp?  ::hurries to the lift::
FCO_Turnbull says:
OPS:  Speaking of gas, did you try that new item on the menu?  Hooo!  Tasty, but...
SO_Gomes says:
CO: I have already checked for signs of civilizations there. None .. except us
OPS_Mushgrave says:
::Since the Capt is out of the readyroom, she grabs power from there..::  CO:  Aye Sir..... ::Chuckles as she hears Turnbull.::
OPS_Mushgrave says:
FCO:  'Fraid not... spicey and me don't get along.
SO_Gomes says:
::sighs::Self: Lets wait and see
CEO_Burke says:
::enters a lift and orders it to main engineering, wondering what's going on::
FCO_Turnbull says:
OPS:  Oh come on!  If you aren't sweating, you aren't eating!
OPS_Mushgrave says:
::Grins:: FCO:  I like to savour my food...not enjoy it time and time again. ::Laughs::
SO_Gomes says:
CO: and by us I mean a terra farming colony on the Leeta system
FCO_Turnbull says:
::monitors warp field dynamics, and pleased with what he sees, returns to organizing his roster and assigning shuttle pilots in case they are needed::
Host CO_Madred says:
::glances at Gomes oddly:: SO: All right...
SO_Gomes says:
CO: I must say I can't help but wonder if this could be a trap, by ... someone
CEO_Burke says:
::the lift doors open and he rushes down the hallway into ME.  Even before he turns the corner where he can see the core, he can hear its rhythmic beating has speed up from its normal calm pace to a frantic heartbeat::
Host CO_Madred says:
SO: Perhaps ... it's awfully close to the neutral zone. We'll go to tactical alert once we're closer.
SO_Gomes says:
::nods::
FCO_Turnbull says:
OPS:  ::chuckles:: Point taken.  but you do get used to it.  The Romulans have some dishes that I'm convinced would kill most members of the Federation.  The soldiers eat them as contests of machismo.
Host CO_Madred says:
*CEO*: Mister Burke, please be aware that we may need several engineering teams in approximately four hours. We'll be rendering aid to a vessel from an unknown species in the Leeta System.
OPS_Mushgrave says:
::With the last piece of power she crosses her fingers that she can pick up the beacon..... frowns when it doesn't work.:: Self:  Oh great, Kirien is going to yell at me for nothing.
Host CO_Madred says:
::overhears the FCO and OPS and frowns, glancing at his Executive Officer:: XO: Perhaps I keep too causal of a bridge.
OPS_Mushgrave says:
CO:  Capt, that beacon seems to have switched off.
CEO_Burke says:
::taps his commbadge as he looks over the MSD::  *CO*: Aye Captain.  I'll have some things ready.
XO_Amendoeira says:
::chuckles:: CO : You want me to put them into order?
FCO_Turnbull says:
CO:  I have assigned some duty Flight Officers to shuttle duty in case transporters are of no value, sir.  We are on course and slightly ahead of schedule.
SO_Gomes says:
::frowns::
Host CO_Madred says:
XO: With a chair and whip if necessary.
SO_Gomes says:
OPS: switched off when it was received?
Host CO_Madred says:
FCO/OPS: Understood.
XO_Amendoeira says:
::gets up and moves to the Conn console, and leans over to whisper at the FCO's ear::
CEO_Burke says:
::seeing that everything is going well, he moves off to his office to get a few things ready for the engineering teams::
FCO_Turnbull says:
::hears the CO and XO talking and smirks imperceptibly as he returns to silence::
OPS_Mushgrave says:
SO:  Not sure Ma'am... all I can tell now is that it's not transmitting anymore.
SO_Gomes says:
OPS/CO: It is strange that a call for help would misteriously stop right after its picked up
Host CO_Madred says:
SO/OPS: Can anything be determined by the frequency or amplification of the original signal?
XO_Amendoeira says:
FCO : Mister Turnbull, this is the bridge of a Galaxy class Starship, not Ten forward... So, please refrain from making comments unrelated to bridge operations... Or would you rather I send you to Ten Forward for you to continue your chat with Mister Mushgrave?
OPS_Mushgrave says:
CO: It's odd though... if you are in trouble why turn off a distress signal.  Unless you are just trying to get someone's attention but why?
SO_Gomes says:
CO: The outpost didn't send us the beacon yet ::looks at OPS::
CEO_Burke says:
::dropping off his personal tool kit, he drops into his chair and takes a breath before swiveling around to his console::
FCO_Turnbull says:
XO:  ::whispers in kind:: Understood, sir.  My apologies.::
Host CO_Madred says:
OPS: Let's contact the Outpost.
OPS_Mushgrave says:
CO:  Aye Sir...  SO:  Ma'am I hadn't tried the outpost yet.. I was trying to get the distress call itself.
SO_Gomes says:
::nods::
CEO_Burke says:
::brings up the automatic bridge logs to get up to speed and see if there is any more information on the ship in distress::
OPS_Mushgrave says:
::Taps her console.::  COM:Outpost 116G This is the USS Paula Greene please come in.
XO_Amendoeira says:
::nods:: FCO : I don't need your appologes, I need your understanding... I hope it won't happen again. ::walks off, towards the Operations console and leans to whisper at the OPS officer's ear::
FCO_Turnbull says:
CO/XO:  Sirs, do you find it just a bit strange that it was a beacon and not a ship?  
OPS_Mushgrave says:
::Jumps as she feels the XO's breath against her ear::
SO_Gomes says:
::raises an eyebrow at Turnbull::
Host Comm Officer Liata says:
 Com: Paula Greene: this is Outpost 116 G ,Greetings
XO_Amendoeira says:
OPS :Mr mushgrave.. This is not ten Forward.. This is the bridge of a Galaxy class starships... If you ever engage in that casual conversation again while here, I'll have you cleaning the deuterium tanks... With a micro-brush... Understood?
CEO_Burke says:
Self: Well, not much to go on.  Guess I won't be able to pack light.  ::starts drafting up a list of supplies for the teams::
FCO_Turnbull says:
CO/XO:  What I mean is that if a ship were in distress, you would expect the ship to hail...I realize the comms might be down, but still, why would it have ceased after being received?
Host CO_Madred says:
FCO: The Admiral indicated that it was believed to be a vessel sending the beacon.
OPS_Mushgrave says:
COM:Outpost 116:  We were trying to contact that beacon that was giving off the distress signal, has something happened that we should know about?
SO_Gomes says:
FCO: It is possible that the ships com systems were being jammed by whatever was attacking it. so they send a probe to send a beacon. But why stop it I have no clue
OPS_Mushgrave says:
XO:  Understood Sir...::Turns beat red.::
FCO_Turnbull says:
CO:  Yes, sir.  Still, call it an intuition, but I have a bad feeling about it.
Host Com Officer Liata says:
COM:Paula Greene:  well yes it has,,It just kinda shut itself off
XO_Amendoeira says:
::gets back to his seat:: CO : There, all taken care of.. ::grins::
OPS_Mushgrave says:
COM:Outpost 116G:  Any reason for it?
FCO_Turnbull says:
SO:  That's also true.  I just have an uneasy feeling, that's all.  Maybe it's all the security training not wanting to wear off.
SO_Gomes says:
::whispers to OPS:: OPS: Ask if they still detect the vessel
Host CO_Madred says:
All: Speculation like this will get us know where ... let's concentrate on the facts at hand. We'll know more when we arrive.
OPS_Mushgrave says:
::nods at Gomes::  COM:Outpost 116G:  Do you still detect the vessel?
SO_Gomes says:
FCO: No, I don't think anyone is confortable about this. its the lack of information that scars us
Host Com Officer says:
 COM : PG: Don't know,one minute it was there the next adios muchachos
OPS_Mushgrave says:
CO:  The outpost is checking to see if the vessel is still there.
FCO_Turnbull says:
CO:  Aye, sir.  SO:  Indeed.  If you let me patch navigational sensors into science, maybe we can get a look at the thing faster.
CEO_Burke says:
*EO_Alberts*: Please report to Main Engineering.  I have a project that can use your expertise.  Burke out.
SO_Gomes says:
::nods:: FCO: Every information counts
FCO_Turnbull says:
SO:  ::ties into the science console and relays the incoming data stream::  Agreed.  My panel is synched with yours...now.
Host Com Officer says:
 COM:Paula Greene: The ship is there,It's at Leeta 6,But it seems dead in space..I mean nothin ...it has power but nothin movin at all...kinda creepy
SO_Gomes says:
FCO: In any case, it will probably be a few hours before we are in range
SO_Gomes says:
::checks her console:: FCO: sycronization confirmed
OPS_Mushgrave says:
COM:Outpost 116:  Understood, please keep an eye on it and give us regular updates.  We should be there in a couple hours.  Paula Greene out.
Host CO_Madred says:
::cuts in:: COM: Outpost 116G: Has there been any communication from the farming colony on Leeta 6 since the ship arrived?
                                              Action: The Paula Greenes sensors pick up the alien vessel
OPS_Mushgrave says:
Self:  Or not out.
FCO_Turnbull says:
SO:  what about data steams from the listening posts?  Maybe there are monitoring probes we can tap into for telemetry.
CEO_Burke says:
::getting a confirmation from Alberts, he heads back out into ME proper to keep an eye on what is going on::
SO_Gomes says:
FCO: Its possible ::checks for probes in the area::
SO_Gomes says:
CO: We have teh alien vessel on sensors now
FCO_Turnbull says:
::runs standard navigational scans and then detailed ones on the flight path they are following::
OPS_Mushgrave says:
::Sees her senors:: SO:  Ma'am you see that.. look on your sensors.. possible alien ship.
Host Com Officer says:
 COM:Paula Greene: No sir,they have'nt contacted us we tried to hail them but we have had some static interference
Host CO_Madred says:
COM: Outpost: Thank you ... Paula Greene out.
XO_Amendoeira says:
::listens in intently::
SO_Gomes says:
::nods::OPS: I see it, not much we can get out of it but lets see ::turns sensor output to maximum on the alien vessel::
Host CO_Madred says:
FCO: Adjust course to intercept, Commander.
FCO_Turnbull says:
::hears "static" and wonders if that's symptomatic of jamming::
XO_Amendoeira says:
CO : I hate to agree with Turnbull on anything, but he's right... I've also got a really bad feeling about this..
FCO_Turnbull says:
CO:  Aye, sir.  ::adjusts course:: Course adjusted, sir.  Executed.::
OPS_Mushgrave says:
::fingers fly over the console.::  FCO:  Guess I should check for Jamming.
SO_Gomes says:
CO: The vessel is in a high orbit .... no weapons ::taps a few buttons:: CO: No shields
SO_Gomes says:
CO: Its about the size of a new orleans class
CEO_Burke says:
::as he walks by his team::  EO_Basil: Watch those injectors, any problems at maximum warp wouldn't be pretty.  
Host CO_Madred says:
OPS: Try to contact the colony ... see if we can hail them from this range.
Host CO_Madred says:
XO: Yellow alert, Mister Amendoeira.
OPS_Mushgrave says:
CO: Aye Sir... I was going to check for jamming anyway.. Good time to find out.
FCO_Turnbull says:
OPS:  I'd make that to be accurate.
OPS_Mushgrave says:
COM:Leeta 6:  Leeta 6 this is the USS Paula Greene please respond.
XO_Amendoeira says:
::nods:: CO : Aye sir... ::moves over to the tactical console to take over from the officer there, and engages yellow alert status::
FCO_Turnbull says:
CO:  I have some debris directly in our flight path, seems to be garbage jettisoned by the alien vessel, Captain.
Host CO_Madred says:
::frowns at the idea of jettisoning garbage:: SO: Gomes, analyze that trash!
SO_Gomes says:
::makes an effort not to laugh in the COs face:: CO: aye sir
                          Action: The COMM hears a very staticy response from Leeta 6...but can't make out what it says
CEO_Burke says:
::down in ME he sees the amber klaxons illuminate and sighs::  EO_Basil: I'll be on the bridge.  When Alberts shows up, have him check out the information at my console.  ::walks out of ME and heads for the lift::
OPS_Mushgrave says:
COM:Leeta 6:  Adjust your output..this channel is staticy..  I can't make out what you are saying.  ::Adjusts her output::
                                                             Action: The response is the same Static
OPS_Mushgrave says:
CO:  I'm getting static Sir.. possible jamming.  I'll try and clean it up.
FCO_Turnbull says:
CO:  We will reach the debris field in 40 seconds, sir...command to slow?
Host CO_Madred says:
OPS: If necessary, launch a relay probe...
XO_Amendoeira says:
::focuses the tactical sensors on the Alien Vessel, and does a few diagnostics on the Ship's weapons systems::
SO_Gomes says:
::frowns and pushes a few more buttons looking for the composition of the debris
CEO_Burke says:
::arrives on the bridge and heads to his console to recite the usual line:: Computer: Transfer engineering control to this console.  ::then he goes to lean on the tac bar::
Host CO_Madred says:
XO: Tactical analysis, Commander?
OPS_Mushgrave says:
::Nods::  CO:  Aye Sir...  ::keeps repeating her message as she programs the probe.::
XO_Amendoeira says:
CO : I'm waiting on the results, sir..
SO_Gomes says:
CO: I am still analyzing the debris but as for the ship, she has no sign of damage and life support is fully operational
SO_Gomes says:
CO:Its as if she could just "wake up"
Host CO_Madred says:
FCO: That is up to Gomes, Commander. ::glacnes to the SO:: SO: Mister Gomes?
FCO_Turnbull says:
CO:  It really does look like food waste products from here.  I could go around it fairly easily if you want.
CEO_Burke says:
CO: That's a large debris field, aren't we still over three hours away from the vessel?
SO_Gomes says:
CO: The debris are mainly peices of tritanium alloy and other compunds not in our database. seems quite harmless
OPS_Mushgrave says:
::With a few more adjustments the probe is ready and she launches it.  It will take a few minutes for it to get into position.::  CO:  Probe launched Sir.
SO_Gomes says:
CO: As for the ship itself, I still can't scan inside it, either because of the distance or because it doesn't want us to scan it
Host CO_Madred says:
::grimaces and decides for Gomes:: FCO: Continue on to the vessel ... bypass the debris
XO_Amendoeira says:
::wonders why his scans of the ship are taking so long to complete::
XO_Amendoeira says:
OPS : Mushgrave...  Anything wrong with the tactical sensors?
FCO_Turnbull says:
CO:  Aye, sir, adjusting course around the debris field.  We will pass a minimum of 100000 km to port.  Laid in and engaged.
                       Action: The scans directed at the inside of the ship other than that of power are reflected back
OPS_Mushgrave says:
::Taps her station:: XO: No Sir.. Just let me redirect some more power.. ::Taps again and redirects.::
CEO_Burke says:
::shrugs and watches the action::
SO_Gomes says:
CO: They are reflecting scanners. A safety procedure?
OPS_Mushgrave says:
XO:  Try now Sir..if it's still sluggish I'll try and get you more power.
XO_Amendoeira says:
::retries the scanning procedure on the alien ship::
FCO_Turnbull says:
CO:  Apparently they have a way of blocking standard scans.  ::raises eyebrow::  SO:  Possibly the tritanium alloy?  Maybe it's hull material.
Host CO_Madred says:
::nods at Turnbull:: XO: I want that tactical analysis, Mister Amendoeira.
SO_Gomes says:
FCO: I don't think so, we can scan tritanium
FCO_Turnbull says:
SO:  Hmmm.  that's what I thought.  Can we tell if the scan is reflected or if it's being retransmitted?
XO_Amendoeira says:
OPS : That seems to have done the trick :: as the results come in he whistles slightly:: CO : Sir.. That ship's armed with plasma weapons.. Very powerfull ones too, if you take into account the energy readings.. But for now, they seem offline.
SO_Gomes says:
FCO: The only readings we get are energy readings and thats because everyship emanates them
SO_Gomes says:
FCO: Good idea, I'll check
OPS_Mushgrave says:
::Notices the probe is in place and tries to contact the colony again.::  COM:Leeta 6:  This is the Paula Greene, please respond.
FCO_Turnbull says:
XO:  ...plasma...?  Ouch.  Commander, any read on the variety of plasma?
SO_Gomes says:
CO/XO: Well, this is all consistent with an internal problem. Maybe a disease
XO_Amendoeira says:
FCO : Nope.. We still can't get any readings from the inside of the vessel.
SO_Gomes says:
FCO: I can't tell yet if the scans are reflected or transmitted. Maybe as we get closer I will
FCO_Turnbull says:
XO:  Well that's just ducky.  I wonder if this is a saftey protocol of theirs, or if they really are hiding something?
Host CO_Madred says:
::looks at Gomes:: SO: Are you suggesting the vessel is biological in nature?
CEO_Burke says:
XO/SO: Sounds like that ship probably runs hot with that kind of power demand... maybe they over taxed their power systems.
XO_Amendoeira says:
CO/ FCO : There doesn't seem to be any shielding in place..
Host Leeta 6 Leader says:
COM:Paula Greene: :: Lot of static but PG can hear it now:: Can you hear me...Paula Greene can you hear me
SO_Gomes says:
CO: Not necessarily. They have no apparent damage but won't respond to anything. The crew itsellf could be the target of a plague
FCO_Turnbull says:
XO:  That's very odd.  I would expect shielding.  Maybe its offline?
OPS_Mushgrave says:
COM:Leeta 6:  This is the Paula Greene, please come in.  ::hears the response.::  We can hear you.. still staticy but we can hear.
SO_Gomes says:
FCO: Maybe they wre caught off guard
XO_Amendoeira says:
::shrugs:: FCO : Your guess is as good as mine.
OPS_Mushgrave says:
CO:  Capt I have Leeta 6 on the horn.
FCO_Turnbull says:
SO:  That's possible.  OPS:  Ever hear of SONAR?
SO_Gomes says:
::wonders if OPS installed a horn on the bridge::
Host Leeta 6 Leader says:
 COM:Paula Greene: We have detected a ship in high orbit...Our communications systems have been effected
OPS_Mushgrave says:
FCO:  I'm familiar with it.
Host Leeta 6 Leader says:
 COM:Paula Greene: Can you hear me
OPS_Mushgrave says:
COM:Leeta 6:  We have it on our sensors.... We are trying to determine it's origins.  We will be there shortly.
Host CO_Madred says:
COM: Leeta 6: Has the vessel attempted to contact you or send anyone to surface?
FCO_Turnbull says:
OPS:  What if you were to use that principle to attempt to read micro-vibrations in their hull?  You might be able to tap into their internal comms.  I've used the same trick with Romulans.
Host Leeta 6 Leader says:
 COM: Paula Green: We think the ship is scanning us....we don't know any more than that...no contact
FCO_Turnbull says:
OPS:  The best thing is its a passive method.  Nothing is broadcast at them, the sensors just act like a big ear.
                                                               Action: The Leeta Com system goes dead
OPS_Mushgrave says:
::Ponders the idea for a moment....  slowly responds.::  FCO:  It could work...sonar maybe alien enough that these aliens would not have any defense for it..... ::Bites her bottom lip thinking.::
Host CO_Madred says:
COM: Leeta6: Understood, Leeta 6. We're on our way ... until then, sit tight.
CEO_Burke says:
Self: Scanning them... 
Host CO_Madred says:
OPS: Let's try to hail the vessel.
OPS_Mushgrave says:
::Sees a light go out of her console.::  CO:  The com went dead Sir.
OPS_Mushgrave says:
::Nods:: CO:  Aye Sir.
FCO_Turnbull says:
OPS:  Uh oh.  That's usually not a good sign.
CEO_Burke says:
::turns to the XO:: XO: Blocking comms... scans of the planet...  pirates?
OPS_Mushgrave says:
COM:Alien Vessel: Alien Vessel this is the Paula Greene of the United Federation of Planets.  Our Capt would like to speak to you.  Please respond !
OPS_Mushgrave says:
::Under her breath.::  FCO:  No it's not Sir.
XO_Amendoeira says:
CEO : Uknown.. But pirates would not hang around when someone comes to investigate, they'd be long gone.
FCO_Turnbull says:
CO:  Captain, with due respect to the Admiral and all, we might want to think about the possibility that they have superior capabilities and are hostile.
CEO_Burke says:
XO: True.. unless the colony is the bait and we are the booty.
OPS_Mushgrave says:
::Continues to repeat the message.::
Host CO_Madred says:
OPS: Let them know we are responding to their distress call.
                                                             Action: No response from the alien ship
FCO_Turnbull says:
XO/CEO:  And who says they're alone?  Ther are enough sensor blinds in the system to hide a significant force.
Host CO_Madred says:
FCO: I'm not ignoring that possibility, Commander.
OPS_Mushgrave says:
::nods at the Capt and adjusts her message to include they were responding to their distress signal.::
FCO_Turnbull says:
CO:  Understood, sir.  ::runs full navigational scans of every point between the Pauala Green and the Alien Vessel::
CEO_Burke says:
::wonders how well their luck is going to turn out today::

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