Host AGMDave says:
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Host CO_Morgan says:
::sitting in the command chair of the Thomas as she prepares to head for the wormhole::

CSO_Washudoin says:
:: Sitting at his station on the Thomas, preparing astrometrics, and sensors::

XO_Claymore says:
@::Sitting in OxenBlade cockpit::

CTO_Loran says:
::sits in the XO's chair, looking at the console next to him with tactical information up and reviewing the data from the Nomad's fight::

CNS_Savar says:
@::Riding shotgun as the OxenBlade heads towards the latticework::

CMO_Utoo says:
::Is puttering around the Thomas's sickbay trying to do what all doctors do, figure out what can possibly go wrong medically....and fix it::

OPS_Darius_Janarn says:
::in engineering making final touches on the apparatus::

Host CO_Morgan says:
ALL:  All stations report status.

CSO_Washudoin says:
CO: We're all set here Sir.

OPS_Darius_Janarn says:
*CO*: Sir, things are going well in engineering.  Ensign Bear and I are making final modifications.

XO_Claymore says:
@CNS: Our first two objectives is to make a complete survey of the star and lattice

Host CO_Morgan says:
<FCO_Ahab>CO:  Helm ready, course laid in.

CTO_Loran says:
CO:  Tactical up and ready.  We are presently at yellow alert, Sir.

CNS_Savar says:
@XO: Runabout scanners should be able to take care of the star as we orbit it.  It is unfortunate that we do not have the extensive scientific scanners of the Thomas at our disposal.

CMO_Utoo says:
::Taps his commbadge:: *CO* Sickbay is ready for anything that gets thrown at us sir...

Host CO_Morgan says:
:nods in acknowledgement of the responses:: FCO:  Take us in Mr. Ahab.

Host CO_Morgan says:
<FCO_Ahab>CO:  Aye sir, engaging.  ::pilots the ship into the wormhole::

XO_Claymore says:
@CNS: yes, unfortunately priorities elsewhere required the Thomas not to come. Hopefully our sensor modules will be able to allow us to complete the mission

CNS_Savar says:
@XO: Hope is illogical.

Host AGMDave says:
ACTION: The USS Thomas enters the wormhole smoothly.

XO_Claymore says:
@::smiles:: CNS: Then logically conject that they shall perform a task they aren't normally used for, we should be coming into short range any minute now.

CTO_Loran says:
::continues to study the tactical information of the Nomad ship, looking for weaknesses::

CSO_Washudoin says:
:: Starts running astronomic and sensor sweeps immediately::

Host AGMDave says:
ACTION: The USS Thomas exits the wormhole just as smoothly into the galaxy known as M5644

OPS_Darius_Janarn says:
Ensign Bear: Ted, are the defense systems on line?

OPS_Darius_Janarn says:
<Ens Bear>: OPS: Yep, everything shows green.

OPS_Darius_Janarn says:
Ens Bear:  Good job.  Now let's go through one final test of the propulsion systems.

Host AGMDave says:
ACTION: The first thing Thomas' sensors detect is the presence of a new star.  It is three light-years away and has the mass of the planet Mercury.

OPS_Darius_Janarn says:
Ens. Bear: I'd better get back up to the bridge now that the sensor pallet is done.  Report to me when you have any news.

CSO_Washudoin says:
CO: Sir there is a new star about three light years away. It has the mass of Mercury.

OPS_Darius_Janarn says:
<Ens. Bear>: OPS: Yes, sir.

OPS_Darius_Janarn says:
::entering turbo lift::

OPS_Darius_Janarn says:
::walks onto the bridge and takes his station::

OPS_Darius_Janarn says:
::begins scanning the area and the interior of the ship::

CTO_Loran says:
::continues to study the data::

CSO_Washudoin says:
:: Continues scanning the new star and running sweeps::

Host CO_Morgan says:
OPS:  We are in position.  Deploy the comm's pallet.

OPS_Darius_Janarn says:
CO: Sir, the communications platform is ready for launch.  We're running a few final tests on propulsion but the automatic defense systems are fully operational.

CEO_McDuggle says:
::head to Engineering console on bridge::

XO_Claymore says:
@CNS: We are now within range, begin scanning the lattice make sure it is safe to approach

OPS_Darius_Janarn says:
CO: Yes, sir.  ::hits comm:: *Ens Bear*: Ensign, are you ready to launch?

CNS_Savar says:
@::Sets scanners to full power, maximum sensitive, focused on the latticework::

Host CO_Morgan says:
CSO:  I want full sensor sweeps of that star.

OPS_Darius_Janarn says:
<Ens Bear>: *OPS*: Yes, sir.

OPS_Darius_Janarn says:
::hits some keys on the console.::

CSO_Washudoin says:
CO: Acknowledged :: Continues full sweep::

OPS_Darius_Janarn says:
CO: The platform is away sir.

OPS_Darius_Janarn says:
CO: All systems nominal.

OPS_Darius_Janarn says:
::continuing to monitor the progress of the comm platform::

Host CO_Morgan says:
OPS:  Good.

CEO_McDuggle says:
::monitors comm platform::

CTO_Loran says:
::scans the area for any ships or movement::

OPS_Darius_Janarn says:
CO: I'm receiving comm information now.

Host CO_Morgan says:
OPS:  Send a communication to SFC informing them that the station is operational, and that Thomas is beginning her sweep of the area.

OPS_Darius_Janarn says:
CO: Yes, sir.  Doing that now.

CTO_Loran says:
::programs the sensors to inform him of any large mass, including planet size, that move like the Nomad's ship did when first encountered::

OPS_Darius_Janarn says:
COMM: SFC: Starfleet Command, the station is fully operational and we are beginning a sweep of the area.

CNS_Savar says:
@XO: No noticeable power sources on the latticework.  No lifesigns, but that is hardly surprising considering there is no atmosphere anywhere.  The temperature of the latticework's hull structure is increasing in temperature, most likely due to the solar energy.

Host CO_Morgan says:
FCO:  Set course for the vicinity of the new solar body.  Warp 7.5.

Host AGMDave says:
ACTION: Starfleet sends a standard auto reply after a few minutes.

OPS_Darius_Janarn says:
CO: We've been acknowledged, sir.  Starfleet has received the message.

XO_Claymore says:
@CNS: What's the material's melting point. If the lattice looses cohesion it might collapse or be pushed out by the solar winds

CSO_Washudoin says:
:: Continues astrometrics and sensor sweeps ::

Host CO_Morgan says:
<FCO_Ahab>CO:  Aye sir.  Course plotted.  Engaging at warp 7.5.  ETA 1.3 days.

CNS_Savar says:
@XO: The hull material is duranium, titanium, and neutronium... however, in an alloy I am not familiar with.  Melting point cannot be determined, however, if I were to speculate, the lattice work would either be sucked into the sun, due to the gravity, or if it were blown, the pieces would be amazingly small.  No damage, as long as navigational

CNS_Savar says:
@XO: deflectors were operational

CEO_McDuggle says:
::continues to monitor power readings::

OPS_Darius_Janarn says:
CO: Sir, comm systems are fully operational, beginning live series of tests.

Host CO_Morgan says:
OPS:  Carry on.  Keep me informed.

OPS_Darius_Janarn says:
CO: Yes, sir.

Host CO_Morgan says:
CTO:  Any sign of Nomad vessels?

XO_Claymore says:
@CNS: Then we'll keep the deflector working. Let's move on to the a systematic search. Pattern Omega sound efficient enough?

CTO_Loran says:
CO:  I've spotted no signs of Nomad ships in the general vicinity, Sir.

CNS_Savar says:
@XO: It should serve our purposes.

Host CO_Morgan says:
CTO:  Good, hopefully it will stay that way.

CSO_Washudoin says:
CO: Sir the sun seems to have lost a bit of mass after we first detected it. :: Continues scans ::

XO_Claymore says:
@::plots course:: CNS: 20'000 KPH, pattern omega

CNS_Savar says:
@::Has scanners working overtime.. taking every possible scan of the sun, then the latticework::

CSO_Washudoin says:
CO: Sir the lost mass is about 0.06 roughly the mass of Mercury

Host CO_Morgan says:
CSO:  Hmmm, makes sense.  They probably weren't able to siphon enough energy from the Arcadian star to get this one to critical mass.  Is there any danger to us if the star collapses?

XO_Claymore says:
@::sits back some:: CNS: anything new?

CNS_Savar says:
@XO: Sir...

CSO_Washudoin says:
CO: Checking now Sir. :: Begins calculating::

XO_Claymore says:
@::perks up some... "news!"::

CNS_Savar says:
@XO: I'm picking up structures.. about the size and mass of a Starbase.  Indications are that they are the energy collection modules

OPS_Darius_Janarn says:
::begins backup plans for emergency shields.::

XO_Claymore says:
@CNS: any activity?

CSO_Washudoin says:
CO: Sir, it will collapse in a matter of minutes, It's not cohesive but will cause a small black hole.

CNS_Savar says:
@XO: They appear dormant at the moment.

CNS_Savar says:
@XO: I'm picking up around one thousand of these structures.

XO_Claymore says:
@CNS: We'll steer clear of them, I don't want them becoming active again without back up

Host CO_Morgan says:
FCO:  Bring the Thomas to a minimum safe distance and hold position.

Host CO_Morgan says:
<FCO_Ahab> CO:  Aye sir.  Adjusting plot  ::recalculates the destination point according to SF guides for observing space phoneme::

CNS_Savar says:
@XO: As far as I can surmise, the structures should not activate any time soon.  However, given the amount of data we have on Nomad structures, I agree with not coming between them and the sun, nor the sun and the wormhole

CSO_Washudoin says:
:: Continues sweeps ::

Host CO_Morgan says:
CSO:  Have stellar cartography stand by to record the star's collapse.  Might as well get some useful data from this little event.  Not everyday you see a "made" star collapse.

XO_Claymore says:
@CNS: Even better ::quickly adjusts course::

CSO_Washudoin says:
CSO: Understood Sir.

Host AGMDave says:
ACTION: The small star begins its collapse.  It progresses quickly and is a black hole in a matter of minutes.

CEO_McDuggle says:
:: checks FCO's reading making sure we are not to close to the black hole::

CNS_Savar says:
@::Amazed at the amount of information that is coming in... the internal structures of the latticework... the workings of a sun::

OPS_Darius_Janarn says:
CO: Sir, getting information from the comm platform now...routing it to the CSO.

CSO_Washudoin says:
:: Has Stellar Cartography record all information, Has info sent to his station::

OPS_Darius_Janarn says:
::routing live feed to the CSO's station::

Host CO_Morgan says:
CTO:  I wonder what they wanted with a star out here?  Trying to make a new solar system to inhabit perhaps?

CSO_Washudoin says:
:: Starts receiving feed::

CNS_Savar says:
@XO: Sir, more interesting information

CTO_Loran says:
CO:  Sir, I was just thinking, if, some how that lattice work reactivates, that energy stream would go through the wormhole once again and with our communication platform at the entrance, it would probably be destroyed.  Maybe, on our way back, we will move it away from the opening.

CTO_Loran says:
CO:  It is possible.  Maybe they are trying to expand their galaxy by creating new stars and systems.

Host CO_Morgan says:
::nods to Jaran to acknowledge the report::

XO_Claymore says:
@CNS: just as long as it isn't negative in nature

CNS_Savar says:
@XO: The latticework and accompanying energy collectors appear to be almost three thousand years old.  The reasons for that would make interesting theories

OPS_Darius_Janarn says:
CO: But sir, why not simply inhabit other worlds and other systems?  What's so special about this place?

XO_Claymore says:
@CNS: Wouldn't that make the lattice older than the Nomad's technology?

Host AGMDave says:
ACTION: The latticework seems to be bearing the Arcadian star's heat.  There is no evidence of it's skin temperature reaching critical.

Host CO_Morgan says:
CTO:  Perhaps they've already poisoned the habitable worlds in this galaxy.  I am willing to bet their lack of radiation controls are part of the blame for the lack of genetic variability in their species.

CSO_Washudoin says:
CO: Receiving the information from the platform Sir.

OPS_Darius_Janarn says:
CO: There's something very weird about this system, sir.

Host CO_Morgan says:
OPS:  Maybe there isn't any place else left?  Or this is the only spot where they could focus the energy from Arcadia's sun.

CTO_Loran says:
CO:  That could very well be.  They said they use to be like us, differences.  Maybe their radiation and use of power has killed off what inhabitable planets their are, so, they make planet size ships to give the appearance of solar systems.

OPS_Darius_Janarn says:
CO: I'm going to extend the range of the sensors, sir.  See if I can get a better grasp of this galaxy.  I'm getting strange readings here.

CNS_Savar says:
@XO: I've got more positive news.  The latticework is dealing with the surface temperature issues.  There is no threat.

Host CO_Morgan says:
CTO:  Possible.

XO_Claymore says:
@::adjusts course to dodge areas off limits::

CSO_Washudoin says:
:: Continues sweeping the area::

Host CO_Morgan says:
OPS:  Go ahead.  Keep me informed of your findings.

OPS_Darius_Janarn says:
CO: Aye, sir.

Host CO_Morgan says:
CSO:  What is the distance to the nearest solar system with planetary bodies?

OPS_Darius_Janarn says:
::continues scans as the Thomas continues around the system::

CMO_Utoo says:
::Sits back at his desk with a cup of coffee leans back and relaxes::

CSO_Washudoin says:
CO: A day and a half travel Sir.

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