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CSO_Washudoin says:
:: Working at his station on Arcadia ::

CNS_Savar says:
@::Sitting in the command chair of the Thomas::

CEO_Janarn says:
::preparing tachyon pulse emitters using the specifications that the CSO and the SO worked on with him::

Host CO_Morgan says:
::in his RR looking over the various reports that seem to make the station run::

TO_Baggins says:
:: at TAC running tests on the shields and weapon systems::

SO_Llewellyn says:
@::at SCI I on the Thomas manning sensors::

Host CDMDave says:
ACTION: Everything seems relatively normal despite the tension in the air.  The five Defiants are on extended patrol around the Arcadia System.

CNS_Savar says:
@SO: How is the study of the Skree cloak going?  Any progress?

SO_Llewellyn says:
@::shakes her head:: CNS: I am afraid there has been no significant progress. ::frowns::

CNS_Savar says:
@SO: Understandable.

CSO_Washudoin says:
:: Looking at the vessels patrolling the station on the sensors ::

CEO_Janarn says:
*CSO*  Sir, we're in the process of building the buoys now.  We'll be ready to deploy in about 3 hours.

TO_Baggins says:
:: looking at the results of the scans ::

SO_Llewellyn says:
@CNS: I understand I am not a great scientific mind ::a touch of sarcasm:: and all... I know there is a solution. I just don't know if I'll be the one to find it.

CSO_Washudoin says:
*CEO* That's good to hear, please keep me informed.

CEO_Janarn says:
::continues to monitor the progress of the different teams building the buoy units.  More than half are already done.::

CEO_Janarn says:
*CSO*  Aye, sir.  Will do. Janarn out.

Host CO_Morgan says:
::reads over the report on the tachyon net::  *CEO*   Status of the tachyon sensors?

CEO_Janarn says:
*CO*  They are more than halfway built, sir.  The specs that the CSO, SO, and I worked on were complete a few hours ago.  It's now just a matter of time to build them.  I estimate about 2.5 hours until completion.

CNS_Savar says:
@SO: I understand the Skree have had a long time to work on and perfect their cloak.  Since their methods are unknown to us, that makes it very difficult to find a way to break through it.

CNS_Savar says:
@SO: Our knowledge of the Skree is very limited.  If this current situation had not broken out, I'm sure we would have had more information on them.

TO_Baggins says:
:: looks at the perimeter scans ready for a fight if necessary  ::

CNS_Savar says:
@SO: Do the Skree cloaks show the displacement of space molecules similar to Klingon cloaks?

SO_Llewellyn says:
@::nods:: CNS: The whole thing is quite regrettable.

Host CO_Morgan says:
*CEO*  Good.  I want them deployed as soon as possible.  ::thinks, not that I think they will help...but we have to try.::

SO_Llewellyn says:
@CNS: Well they do not show tachyon emissions, and there is no sign of molecular displacement, no chroniton particles which would show a time distortion, or anything of the like.

CEO_Janarn says:
*CO* Aye, sir.  We'll begin transporting them aboard the Thomas within the hour.  The last one we build will be the last one we need to get on board.  We'll catch those Skree sir.  Any news about any of our friends over there?

Host CO_Morgan says:
*CEO*  Nothing coming out of Skree space as far as anyone knows.  And we have no intelligence either.  Might as well be a black hole for all we know what is going on.

CEO_Janarn says:
*CO* Sir, I've been thinking about our particular problem with the Skree invisibility shields.  Since it's been incredibly difficult for us to track them, what if we made ourselves harder to target?  Somehow we could create a space echo that would fool their sensors.

CNS_Savar says:
@::Turns to the helmsman:: FCO: Take us on an orbit of the station, theta sphere, leisurely pace.

CSO_Washudoin says:
:: Testing different variations of decloaking schematics ::

CNS_Savar says:
@<FCO>: Aye, sir.  Theta orbit, 130 mark 50.  100 meters per hour.

Host CDMDave says:
ACTION: The task force suddenly reports that they have detected a large energy reading near the border of Skree space.  They are moving to investigate.

Host CO_Morgan says:
*CEO*   Sounds like it might have merit.  Get with the CSO when you get the sensor finished and see what you can come up with.  Even if it buys us a few shots it would be worth it.  Though it is going to be difficult as we know next to nothing about their targeting tech.

TO_Baggins says:
:: sends a message to his family making sure they get on board the Gateway and saying that he would see them soon ::

CEO_Janarn says:
*CO* Aye, sir.  I'll get right on it.

CEO_Janarn says:
*CSO* Mr. Washudoin?  I have an idea.

CNS_Savar says:
@COMM: Arcadia: Arcadia Station, come in.  The task force reports a large energy reading from the border of Skree space.  I'm having the Thomas stay around the station.

SO_Llewellyn says:
@::pushes a few more buttons and looks out at "the nothing unexpected" on her screen::

CSO_Washudoin says:
*CEO*  Go ahead, any news would be good.

TO_Baggins says:
:: receives a message from the task force alerting about a large energy object near Skree space ::

SO_Llewellyn says:
@::listens to Savar:: CNS: Maybe I should take a look at that area as well.

Host CO_Morgan says:
::goes back to dealing with the myriad of complaints from civilians about the forced evacuation.  Some people just are never happy::

CEO_Janarn says:
*CSO*  I was thinking that with the trouble we've been having penetrating the invisibility cloak, that we might try a new tactic.  Mainly, make it harder for them to hit us.  We may be able to get a sensor lock on them.  I was thinking that if we could create a subspace echo that might throw off their sensors.

TO_Baggins says:
:: continuing scans as far from the station as possible ::

MO_Calahan says:
::sitting at the office desk in sickbay after finishing her communiqué::

CSO_Washudoin says:
*CEO* That could be possible. I'm just not sure because of the lack of information I've recorded from the Skree ships.

Host CO_Morgan says:
::decides he needs a break from 'paper work'.  Gets up and heads out the door to OPS::

Host CO_Morgan says:
TO:  Report please, Ensign.

CSO_Washudoin says:
*CEO* I've gotten only minor data from the interior of the vessels we've encountered.

MO_Calahan says:
::sips her cappuccino and holds her head in her hands, massaging her temples gently::

CEO_Janarn says:
*CSO*  I was thinking that if we tried to make a station echo, even if it's marginal, it might make us withstand damage better.  What if we created a subspace warp field around the station?  And then emit a large tachyon pulse around the station?  That might do it.

TO_Baggins says:
CO : nothing close sir but the task force has picked up a large energy reading heading out of Skree space ::

Host CO_Morgan says:
::give the TO one of those withering command frowns:: TO:  And you didn't think that would require my attention?

CSO_Washudoin says:
*CEO* Hmm. Well I think we should take a shot at your little scheme. What would you like me to do up here.

TO_Baggins says:
:: looks down at the floor and then at the CO :: CO : sorry sir I should have let you know sir

CNS_Savar says:
@SO: I'll just have the task force forward all their sensor data to us.

Host CDM_Dave says:
ACTION: The Task force reports that they are nearing the area and should have a preliminary report within five minutes.

CEO_Janarn says:
*CSO*  If you could realign the shield generators to bleed some of the subspace warp field, that might do the trick.  I'll work on creating extra sensor buoys to deploy around the station to emit a blinding tachyon pulse.

SO_Llewellyn says:
@::nods:: CNS: Alright.

TO_Baggins says:
:: receives another message from the task force and decides not to make the same mistake again :: CO : the task force reports that they are nearing the area and will have a preliminary report in five minutes.

CNS_Savar says:
@COMM: Arcadia Station: Arcadia, this is the Thomas.  The task force reports five minutes until sensor data.

CEO_Janarn says:
::issues new commands to the Engineering team so that they can begin using the plan immediately.

CSO_Washudoin says:
*CEO* Acknowledged, I'll get under way. 

SO_Llewellyn says:
@::hates waiting on data to download::

Host CO_Morgan says:
TO:  No harm done.  Get Commander Truman on the Venerable.  Have him send back telemetry to the station.

CEO_Janarn says:
*CSO*  Thank you, sir.

Host CO_Morgan says:
*CNS*  Savar, take the Thomas out to ready station delta one and standby.

CNS_Savar says:
@COMM: Arcadia: Acknowledged.  Thomas out.

CNS_Savar says:
@FCO: Take us to ready station delta one.

CNS_Savar says:
@SO: Looks like we won't have the tactical buoys in time.  Any help you can give tactical in locating ships would be worthwhile.

TO_Baggins says:
@COMM: Venerable : this is Arcadia Station to Commander Truman. Captain Morgan would like you to send back your telemetry.

Host CO_Morgan says:
TO:  Contact the Stinger, have them cloak and take up position to cover the station and the Thomas at gamma 2.

Host CDM_Dave says:
ACTION: There is no response to the hail

SO_Llewellyn says:
@CNS: Um... of course. :: doesn't bother to remind him that is why she is on sensor duty::

Host CO_Morgan says:
TO:  Status of the Gateway?

CEO_Janarn says:
::monitors the Comm systems in OPS and notices the TO is not getting responses to his hails::

Host CDM_Dave says:
ACTION: The freighter Gateway reports ready to depart

CEO_Janarn says:
::begins double checking the readiness status of the station::

Host CO_Morgan says:
TO:  Tell her to get the heck out of Dodge.

CSO_Washudoin says:
:: Begins to make slight adjustments to the shield generators ::

CEO_Janarn says:
*CO*  Sir, torpedoes and phaser banks are fully charged and shields are available on your command.

TO_Baggins says:
:: hears the CO : @COMM : Stinger : Arcadia to stinger cloak and take up position near the station to cover the station and the Thomas at gamma 2

CEO_Janarn says:
*CSO*  Sir, we can deploy the necessary tachyon buoys from here for the station echo field, are the shield generator adjustments in place?

Host CO_Morgan says:
*CEO*   Thank you, Lieutenant  Hopefully we won't need them… but I doubt it.

TO_Baggins says:
:: awaits the Venerable's response and gets nothing :: CO : no response to the communiqué I sent the Venerable

CSO_Washudoin says:
*CEO* We're just about set here.

CSO_Washudoin says:
:: Keeps an eye on the sensors ::

TO_Baggins says:
@COMM : Gateway : Gateway you are clear to leave the station immediately

CNS_Savar says:
@::Makes sure we're at yellow alert::

CEO_Janarn says:
*CO*  Sir, we're just about ready to test the echo field.  It should be ready in case there is an attack.

Host CDM_Dave says:
ACTION: The Gateway acknowledges and departs hastily.

Host CO_Morgan says:
TO:  Very well.  Confirm that the Gateway is away, then send a Comm to SFC.  Inform them that we have lost contact with the Venerable and her taskforce, and bring the shields up.

CNS_Savar says:
@<FCO>: Sir, the Gateway is launching.  Shall we cover her escape?

Host CO_Morgan says:
*CEO*   Acknowledged, let me know if it works.

Host CDM_Dave says:
ACTION: all non-essential personnel are now off the station.

CEO_Janarn says:
::issues order to the department to deploy the necessary tachyon buoys for the echo field and begin testing::

TO_Baggins says:
CO : very well sir :: brings shields up :: the Gateway has departed

CSO_Washudoin says:
:: Makes sure to not drain very much from the generators ::

CNS_Savar says:
@FCO: No, keep on station.

SO_Llewellyn says:
@::sighs as still nothing unusual is on the screen::

Host CO_Morgan says:
COMM: Thomas: Anything from the taskforce, or any further sign of that energy signature?

TO_Baggins says:
@COMM : SFC : SFC this is the Arcadia Station we have lost contact with the Venerable

CNS_Savar says:
@::Looks at Heather to see if she has anything on sensors::

SO_Llewellyn says:
@CNS: Nothing on sensors... did you ask the task force to send us the data on that energy surge? I need it for my continued studies on the Skree cloak.

CEO_Janarn says:
*CO*  Sir, initial tests indicate that it'll work, but we don't know if the Skree will be able to penetrate the subspace bleed.  That's the tricky part.  The only way we'll know for sure is in battle, but all indications are that it will work.

CNS_Savar says:
@::An eyebrow goes up:: COMM: Arcadia: No, sir.  We haven't received any data from the task force, and the sensors do not detect the energy source at this time.

TO_Baggins says:
CO : all no essential personnel have left the station

CNS_Savar says:
@SO: It appears all is not well with the task force, since the station has lost contact with them.

Host CO_Morgan says:
COMM: Thomas:  Roger that.  Advise you to go to red alert.  I would think hostiles are imminent.

SO_Llewellyn says:
@::raises her own eyebrow a moment, looks to her sensors::

CSO_Washudoin says:
:: Begins to make final adjustments ::

CNS_Savar says:
@COMM: Arcadia: Acknowledged.  Going to red alert.  Further orders?

Host CO_Morgan says:
::nods to acknowledge the TO::  TO:  Very well.  Continue to monitor LRS.

TO_Baggins says:
:: acknowledges the CO with a nod and continues running scans ::

CNS_Savar says:
@::Makes eye contact with the Thomas TO, who nods and takes the Intrepid class vessel to red alert.  The shields and weapons come to 100% online::

CSO_Washudoin says:
*CEO* Ok we're all ready to go. You just give me the word and I'll do it.

Host CO_Morgan says:
COMM: Thomas:  I need to know what happened to the Venerable and those other Defiants.  Proceed to sensor range of the Venerable's last known position.

SO_Llewellyn says:
@::startles at the red alert, but then relaxes:: CNS: It may take us a few hours, but it might well be worth our while to go a few light years out to get them on long range scanners.

Host CDM_Dave says:
ACTION: Arcadia's sensors detect a faint energy reading at the very edge of LRS.  It lasts for all of 3 seconds, then is gone.

CEO_Janarn says:
*CSO*  Thank you, sir.  I'll activate everything from here.

CNS_Savar says:
@COMM: Arcadia: Aye, sir.  Will the Thomas be deploying the tactical/sensor buoys?

CSO_Washudoin says:
CO: Sir, I picked up a slight energy on the LRS

CSO_Washudoin says:
*CEO* Understood.

Host CO_Morgan says:
CSO:  Where?

TO_Baggins says:
:: sensors beep and he looks down to see a faint energy reading and the  it disappears ::

TO_Baggins says:
CO : a slight energy reading on the edge of sensors

CSO_Washudoin says:
CO: It only lasted like 3 seconds

CNS_Savar says:
@FCO: Set a course for three light years between our position and the coordinates of the energy reading.  Stand by to engage.

Host CO_Morgan says:
COMM: Thomas:  Belay that order Commander.  We may have something else for you to investigate.

Host CO_Morgan says:
CSO:  Transmit coordinates and sensor log of that energy reading to the Thomas.

CNS_Savar says:
@::Raises an eyebrow:: COMM: Arcadia: Sir?

CSO_Washudoin says:
CO: Acknowledged

Host CO_Morgan says:
COMM: Thomas:  We just picked up an energy reading on LRS.  You should be receiving the data from Washudoin, now.

CSO_Washudoin says:
:: Begins data stream to the Thomas of the coordinates and log ::

SO_Llewellyn says:
@::begins receiving the data stream and eagerly awaits the download like a kid waits for presents on Christmas::

CNS_Savar says:
@SO: What do you make of the readings?

SO_Llewellyn says:
@CNS: I am still gathering data. Give me a few minutes after the download to analyze it. ::smiles::

TO_Baggins says:
:: continues to monitor  the perimeter ::

CNS_Savar says:
@COMM: Arcadia: Receiving data now.  We'll be under way to either location when you give the word.

Host CO_Morgan says:
COMM: Thomas:  Check out the newest reading, as it is closer, then head for the Venerable’s last position if things are still clear.

Host CDMDave says:
ACTION: The energy reading returns.  It is well within the Station's sensors as well as the Thomas'.

CNS_Savar says:
@COMM: Arcadia: Their last position is nearly 19 light years away.

CEO_Janarn says:
*CO*  Sir, should we activate the echo field now?

Host CO_Morgan says:
*CEO*   Yes, bring it online.  Might as well test it under fire.

TO_Baggins says:
:: sensors start going crazy as the energy reading appears again:: CO : the energy reading is back

SO_Llewellyn says:
@::looks worried:: CNS: The surge returned. It looks like the outline of a Skree battleship. ::smiles:: Now that is something!

Host CO_Morgan says:
TO: Location

CNS_Savar says:
@COMM: Arcadia: Sir, we've got a probable Skree battleship reading.  Do you confirm?

Host CDMDave says:
ACTION: The reading disappears.

SO_Llewellyn says:
@::is doubly surprised:: CNS: It is only 9 light years away! ::sounds excited::

Host CO_Morgan says:
::looks to the CSO and TO::  CSO/TO:  Well gentlemen, was it a Skree BB?

CSO_Washudoin says:
CO: Checking now Sir

TO_Baggins says:
:: looks down at sensors as it disappears :: CO : it just disappeared again

CNS_Savar says:
@SO: From these few readings we've gotten, calculate their speed and ETA to the station.  And us.

SO_Llewellyn says:
@CNS: Aye! ::looks determined::

CSO_Washudoin says:
CO: Sir there is now way of telling what the energy was.

CEO_Janarn says:
::Activates echo field::

CEO_Janarn says:
::powers up like normal and seems to work::

Host CO_Morgan says:
CSO:  Does that energy reading have a constant vector?  Or are we looking at multiple bogeys?

CSO_Washudoin says:
*CEO* Lookin’ good my friend.

TO_Baggins says:
:: looks at sensor logs and tries to determine what it was :: CO : unable to determine that information at this time

CEO_Janarn says:
*CSO*  Thank you, sir.  Seems to be working great so far.

SO_Llewellyn says:
@::furrows her brow:: CNS: Looks like the station moved.... odd....

CNS_Savar says:
@SO: The station moved?

Host CDMDave says:
ACTION: The grid powers up and is working within normal parameters.

TO_Baggins says:
:: continues to look for what it was ::

SO_Llewellyn says:
@CNS: It looks like the station is one station length away from where it was. I am running a diagnostic on the sensors now. ::starts diagnostic::

CSO_Washudoin says:
CO: It has no vector, but it could most likely be a Skree BB and if they don't change course they could be here any time.

CNS_Savar says:
@COMM: Arcadia: Arcadia, we're reporting a shift in the position of the station.  Can you explain?

SO_Llewellyn says:
@CNS: Assuming that the two sensor readings are from the same ship, they will be here in three hours... maybe..... and that is assuming our sensors are working.

CNS_Savar says:
@SO: Three hours.  Not like there's much more we can do to prepare.  Except to allow others to make final requests with their deities.

Host CO_Morgan says:
COMM: Thomas:  That would be the CEO's new toy.  Hopefully it will save us from a few shots.

Host CO_Morgan says:
COMM: Thomas:  Nice to know that it seems to work.

SO_Llewellyn says:
@::gets results of diagnostic:: CNS: Yes. ::looks sympathetic:: Indeed the results of my diagnostic are in and... the sensors and my panel seem to be functioning normally.

CNS_Savar says:
@COMM: Arcadia: Speaking of the new technology, will you have us deploy the other buoys further out here?  We may only have less than three hours before the Skree are here.

Host CO_Morgan says:
*CEO*   The Thomas is reporting a shift in the station position.  Your new toy seems to be working.  Power it down and lets keep the surprise under wraps till the party starts.

CNS_Savar says:
@SO: Looks like we should be getting those readings.

CEO_Janarn says:
*CO*  Aye, sir.  Powering down.  Thank you.

CEO_Janarn says:
::powering down the echo field::

Host CO_Morgan says:
*CEO*   How are the tachyon sensors coming.  Are they ready for deployment?

SO_Llewellyn says:
@::smiles:: CNS: Excellent! Good job Janarn.

CEO_Janarn says:
*CO*  Sir, we could deploy a limited amount of buoys and tighten the sensor net.  It will limit the warning time, but at least we can get some sort of reading.

TO_Baggins says:
:: scans the area  and comes up with nothing ::

CEO_Janarn says:
*CO*  Otherwise, we'll need another hour to finish it all.

CSO_Washudoin says:
*CEO* Congratulations, seems that we can be quite tricky.

CNS_Savar says:
@SO: I hope we have more than one trick for the Skree.  We'll need them, especially if they're coming in force.

Host CO_Morgan says:
COMM: Thomas:  Move to transporter range and begin picking up buoys for limited deployment.  We will get what we can in the water before the fish come around.

CEO_Janarn says:
*CSO*  Thank you, sir.  It was a team effort.  Thanks for making those modifications to the deflectors.

CNS_Savar says:
@COMM: Arcadia: Acknowledged.  Heading back now.

SO_Llewellyn says:
::nods:: CNS: I'll take every advantage we can get. ::grins::

Host CDM_Dave says:
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