Arcadia Mission 11010.18
Doubleback: Episode 2

starring

Jeremy Castro as FCO Lieutenant Commander Logan Cartwright 
Christina Doane as SC Captain Paige Juliet Harker 
Jeffrey G. Brown as XO Commander Kraight 
Gina Hembrook as CTO Lieutenant Commander Brianna Murphy 
Eduardo Oneto as CEO LtCmdr. Edward Luc On 
Karriaunna Scotti as CNS Commander Azhure Powers 
Christopher Dickinson as CSEC Commander Billy Bob Powers, Jr.
Bruce Oriani as CSO Lieutenant Commander Trikk Starr
Mitch Travis as CO Captain Sulek

with

Keith LaHue, Ship Manager

Last time on Arcadia: Arcadia Station had received orders to investigate a distress signal near Ceti Alpha V. However, shortly after departure, the Quirinus started to have power problems, and to make matters worse, was sucked into a wormhole. Once they came out the other side, they soon discovered that they were not only NOT where they were supposed to be, but back it time to the 19th Century and the Earth year 1861. Adding to those problems, they have been informed by the MO that they have all switched identities and have become each other.

=/\==/\=  BEGIN Arcadia Mission 11010.18 : Doubleback  =/\==/\= 
=/\==/\=  Episode 2  =/\==/\= 

Host ASM_Bruce says:
<MO> :: scans each of the crew members ::
Host ASM_Bruce says:
<MO> ::Outloud:: Can I have everyone's attention?
FCO_Ens_Airhart says:
::slowly sits up and carefully sits in her chair holding her head...::
FCO_Ens_Airhart says:
::Looks at the MO::
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
::Walks from the Conn back to the Tactical station, cussing a blue streak in her native Gaelic the whole way, and begins LRS and SRS scans of the area and checking all Tactical systems with quick diagnostics::
CEO_LtCmdr_On says:
:: shakes his head ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::sitting in command chair....somewhat dwarfed by its size::
Host ASM_Bruce says:
<MO> All: It seems that you have all switched bodies. You are yourselves, just in each other's bodies.
FCO_Ens_Airhart says:
::Feels weird in the CTO's body.::Self: I have muscles...::She mutters poking at one arm...::
FCO_Ens_Airhart says:
MO: Least it’s the right gender..::She quipped...::
CEO_LtCmdr_On says:
Self: What is the MO is talking about :: grins ::
Host ASM_Bruce says:
<MO> All: According to my scans, the CO has switched with the CSO, the FCO with CTO, XO with CEO, and CNS with OPS.
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
::Continues her scans and diagnostics, decides that Gaelic isn't cutting it and starts cursing in Klingon under her breath and she works and listens to the chatter absently::
FCO_Ens_Airhart says:
MO: Can we switch back?
Host ASM_Bruce says:
<MO> All: My only guess is that this is an effect from the wormhole, and right now I do not know IF you'll switch back.
OPS_LtJG_Sanchez says:
Aloud: Lovely.
Host ASM_Bruce says:
<MO> All: I will try and work on something to see if I can force the switchback, but no guarantees
FCO_Ens_Airhart says:
::Glances over at the CTO in her body, a little weirded out by seeing herself at a distance..::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Her head aching, she finally opens her eyes and stares up at the ceiling.::
Host ASM_Bruce says:
<CSO_LtCmdr_Starr>: CTO: Well this oughta be loads of fun.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Reaching her hand to her head, she lightly touches it, wincing.  Her hand comes away with some blood.  She must have hit her head on the desk.::
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
CSO: Ya think? ::dripping with acid sarcasm as she continues to check the scans and Tactical diagnostics::
FCO_Ens_Airhart says:
::Her console beeps quietly and she turns to it. Then to the Captain...then to Starr who was the Captain.::CO: We're secure where we are.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::an idea strikes him...perhaps as a last resort::
FCO_Ens_Airhart says:
CO: No spatial anomalies or other vessels...
FCO_Ens_Airhart says:
::Tries not to pay attention to the odd reflection of the CTO in her helm.::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Starr: Compare all data we have on wormholes. If our current predicament is a result of the wormhole, then there should be a variant between this wormhole and other wormholes studied.
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
::Continues cursing in Klingon as she waits for the Tactical system diagnostics to finish and for the LRS and SRS scans to cycle::
OPS_LtJG_Sanchez says:
CO: Power distribution appears to be repaired and stabilized, captain
Host ASM_Bruce says:
<CSO_LtCmdr_Starr> CO: Right away.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: With a sigh she finally pulls herself up and takes her seat.  Reaching into the bottom draw, she pulls out some aspirin.::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Airhart: At least none that we can currently see.  I am not convinced that this was a random event.
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
CO: Tactical systems are all on standby and check out as nominal Captain. I'm working on getting long and short range Tactical scans. I'll get ye a threat assessment as soon as I have some data to work with.
CEO_LtCmdr_On says:
:: taps a few bottoms at his console at engineering in order to restore the power fully ::
FCO_Ens_Airhart says:
CO: Helm answers but I'd like permission to run a level 1 diagnostic… it will take the helm offline....
FCO_Ens_Airhart says:
CO: Yes sir.

ACTION: Tactical console begins beeping

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Sanchez: Understood.  Still we need to find out what caused the first fluctuation in power.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Biting down on the tablet, she reaches for a tissue and moves toward the mirror to take a look at her head::
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
::Brings up the readout and smirks::
FCO_Ens_Airhart says:
::Glances at the CTO puzzled.::
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
CO: Seems the natives are blasting away with primitive firearms and cannons on the surface Captain. The Yanks’ civil war is in full swing it seems.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Murphy: And we will stay well out of it.
Host ASM_Bruce says:
<CSO_LtCmdr_Starr>: CO: According to all known data, there's never been a Class 9 wormhole before. Class 7 is the highest ever recorded.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: She would have a bruise, but it the wound was minor.::  *Bridge*:  If no one is too busy, can you fill me in on what just happened?
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
CO: Aye Sir, I was just reporting the situation, not making any comments or suggestions.
FCO_Ens_Airhart says:
*COM* CNS: We've gone back in time to Earth 1861 and we've switched bodies. I'm really Ensign Airhart, Ma'am. It is still Ma'am, right?
FCO_Ens_Airhart says:
::She asks not sure who is really in there::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Azhure* ::he quickly goes through the apparent physical arrangement of the crew, and finishes with… :: and we may need your expertise in telepathic distortions.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Blinks and then lifts a brow, looking at her reflection::  *FCO*:  I am still myself.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
*CO*:  I am on my way to the bridge.
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
CO: System is clean of any other vessels or non-native objects Captain. Fer the moment, we own the sky.
FCO_Ens_Airhart says:
*CNS*:Ah it must not have affected us all then..Yes Ma'am. Airhart out.::Feels odd speaking with an Irish accent..::
FCO_Ens_Airhart says:
CO: I'll run a diagnostic on the helm, Sir. ::Proceeds to do so but not a level one just in case they need to get moving quickly.::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Checks her memory for such an event, but while she could cite one of each occurring, not both and not to a group.::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Reaching back into the drawer for a small bandage, she applies and then heads for the bridge.::
CEO_LtCmdr_On says:
<Computer> Is ship’s power fully restored?
Host ASM_Bruce says:
<CSO_LtCmdr_Starr>: CTO: Cannons? What's a Cannons?
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
CSO: Large caliber projectile launchers lobbing chemical explosive shells using a chemical propellant producing gas and forcing the shell down a barrel. Primitive heavy weapons.
FCO_Ens_Airhart says:
CO: Helm checks out, Sir.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: As the lift stops she steps off, pausing just within the door frame.::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Airhart: Understood.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Hears Sulek and yet does not as the voice is definitely not his... well, the vocal chords.  She walks slowly towards him.::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Pausing, she looks downward with a lifted brow.::
FCO_Ens_Airhart says:
::Turns back to her station, using helm sensors to check area of space as she tries to settle down from what happened..::
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
FCO: Ye can relax, there's nothin' out there except the usual navigational hazards. Nothin' the nav deflectors canna handle.
FCO_Ens_Airhart says:
CTO: I know just..well routine helps me keep calm you know? And I've got to say when they said watch out talking to yourself I don't think this is what they meant....
Host ASM_Bruce says:
<CSO_LtCmdr_Starr> CO: I recommend an away team to the surface. For scientific research. Perhaps if I had some soil samples, some flora and tree samples, I might have a better understanding on when we are and maybe come up with a way to get us back to our own time.
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
FCO: Tis only when ye start ta argue with yerself that yer truly in trouble lassie. ::smirks and goes back to monitoring the LRS and SRS scans::
FCO_Ens_Airhart says:
::A small laugh and a smile was the FCO's reply to the CTO before turning back to her station.::
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
CSO: Why dinna ye just get a nav fix from the stars, eh? Temporal Prime Directive mate, we canna go down there.
FCO_Ens_Airhart says:
::Wonders how checking the planet is going to give them a lead on space borne phenomena.::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Starr: The temporal prime directive forbids this.  Star positioning already gives us a solid date.  We cannot risk altering the timeline.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Quietly waits and listens as she absorbs what has occurred.::
Host ASM_Bruce says:
<CSO_LtCmdr_Starr>: CO: What about a First Contact?
CEO_LtCmdr_On says:
:: as the system are green at engineering he and new body goes to the bridge ::
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
CSO: Ye canna be serious mate? That's Earth, we've already met ourselves, eh?
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Starr: Earth is not a first contact nor are they a warp capable civilization at this point.
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
CSO: How about ye look over the telemetry from our little trip and try to figure out a way to get us back, eh? I kept the Tactical scans on the whole trip, if it would help?
CEO_LtCmdr_On says:
:: arrives to the bridge and goes to his console, tries to listen what is up ::
FCO_Ens_Airhart says:
All: Yes. If we could recreate what brought us here....
FCO_Ens_Airhart says:
::Falls silent not sure how welcomed an Ensign’s viewpoint is..::
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
FCO: Might not be the whole solution, but it's a start, aye. ::nods::
FCO_Ens_Airhart says:
::Relaxes slightly.::CTO: It’s just that if we could figure what how exactly it brought us here we might be able to do something...
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Airhart: Perhaps if you were to look at the necessary power output and work with the CEO to develop a possible methodology to create our own rift... it would be a start.
FCO_Ens_Airhart says:
CO: Yes, sir.
FCO_Ens_Airhart says:
::Gets another FCO to take her position then walks over to the CEO.::CEO: Sir, if I might be of assistance?
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
FCO: Might want ta get the CSO into the mix as well, aye?
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Azhure: A word, counselor....
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
::nods::
CEO_LtCmdr_On says:
FCO: How can assist you, ma'am?
Host ASM_Bruce says:
<CSO_LtCmdr_Starr> CO:  What if there was something wrong with the timeline, like events all out of sort and all?
FCO_Ens_Airhart says:
::Looks embarrassed.::CEO: Yes, Ma'am....
FCO_Ens_Airhart says:
CEO: If I may bring up the sensor logs for the crossing? Unless you have them already?
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::quietly:: Azhure: As a last resort...how would you feel about channeling.  Since our link is to say the least unique, as a last resort, it may be possible to channel the mind of the CSO back to his body and mine back to my own body, with you as the conduit.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Starr: And do you have such evidence?
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
::Keeps a watchful eye on the Tactical sensors and stays out of the way, minding her station::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Looks at him a moment::  CO:  Because it is you, it might work.  But if there is a trained Vulcan aboard, it would be less risky.  :: sighs::  One other thing.  Time here has been altered.  This is not our timeline.
CEO_LtCmdr_On says:
FCO: Follow me to engineering, I might have a theory before crossing the sensors logs. We can recreate them on the holodeck and try to get back to our timeline safely.
Host ASM_Bruce says:
<CSO_LtCmdr_Starr>: ::begins searching historical records of the current time period::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::brings up computer information for the period:: Starr: At this date, we are at the beginning of something called the Baltimore Riots... begin your search there.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Azhure: You sense this change.  Is it because of our presence or something else that has altered the time line?
FCO_Ens_Airhart says:
CEO: Yes, Ma'am. ::Grabs a PADD making her she has a copy of the sensor logs.::CEO: All set.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
CO:  Something else... though... :: looks at him and the others::  I have never heard of such a thing happening.
Host ASM_Bruce says:
<CSO_LtCmdr_Starr>: CTO: Hmmm... this doesn't seem right to me.
CEO_LtCmdr_On says:
:: CEO and FCO leaves the bridge in order to go to engineering ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Azhure: Then if it is not the wormhole....
FCO_Ens_Airhart says:
::Is reading the PADD trying to make sense of the sensor logs.::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
CO:  What created the wormhole?
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Azhure: A simple recreation of the events bringing us here will not set us to rights.
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
::Wanders over to the CSO and peers around his shoulder:: CSO: What might that be, mate?
Host ASM_Bruce says:
<CSO_LtCmdr_Starr>: CTO: You're from Earth aren't you? When was this President Lincoln of yours shot?
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Azhure: I have Starr and all science looking into that.  Wormholes are unpredictable.
CEO_LtCmdr_On says:
:: They arrive to engineering the FCO and CEO ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Azhure: They can appear in one place and then quadrants away.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
CO: Unless someone else created it.
FCO_Ens_Airhart says:
CEO: What are you thinking?
Host ASM_Bruce says:
<CSO_LtCmdr_Starr>: CTO: Sensors are also indicating a very heavy industrial areas in the Southern regions
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Azhure: There is only one that I know of that has been used for time travel and it was, indeed, artificially controlled.
CEO_LtCmdr_On says:
FCO: What was the level of the wormhole?
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
CO: You remember who?
FCO_Ens_Airhart says:
CEO: Level 9.
FCO_Ens_Airhart says:
CEO: Never before seen, 7 was the highest before that. This was unusual all the way around...
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
CSO: I'm from Earth, aye, but I'm not a Yank, I'm from Ireland. Still, if I remember correctly, Lincoln was shot in someplace called Ford's Theatre in 1865, after the war was over. Why?
CEO_LtCmdr_On says:
FCO: And we know for fact that the maximum level of a wormhole is a level 7?
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Azhure: Only one culture we know of has the technology to rift space... yours was one of the first species to have the unfortunate contact with them...
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
CSO: That's a bit off, the reason the Confederates lost the American Civil war was because they lacked the industry and transport capacity to move supplies and troops effectively.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: briefly she closed her eyes::
CEO_LtCmdr_On says:
FCO: After we were across, the crew switched bodies, also true, huh?
Host ASM_Bruce says:
<CSO_LtCmdr_Starr>: CTO: It says here, that President Lincoln was shot in the back on April 18th, 1861 and dies a few hours later, but at a place called Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Azhure: and I suppose the Q continuum would also have the power... but they are an unlikely choice.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Azhure: Still, I have never known of a Borg ship to cloak. Have you?
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
CO:  I do not sense the Q involved in this...  :: she opens her eyes.::  Also question the Borg.  They are not so... subtle.
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
CSO: No, no, he was shot in the capital, Washington DC, sometime in 1865, I'm certain of it.
CEO_LtCmdr_On says:
FCO: And the stardate that we went up to it was almost at year 1861.
Host ASM_Bruce says:
<CSO_LtCmdr_Starr> CTO: Then it goes on to say that the "Yanks" as you just called them, invaded the South, were sorely defeated, and these Confederates won the war and the "Union" as they call it, is split into two separate countries.
FCO_Ens_Airhart says:
CEO: Well level 9 is theoretically possible..
FCO_Ens_Airhart says:
CEO: But I doubt anyone expected to see it...
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
CSO: Nope, that's scuppered also. "America" was the combination of the Union and the Confederacy. The Union won the war, and freed all the slaves in the Confederacy and brought the rebel states back into the country by occupation.
CEO_LtCmdr_On says:
FCO: That is it!!! It's all theoretically possible, but all actually happened to us. Think about the wormhole, the bodies, the date and so on.
Host ASM_Bruce says:
<CSO_LtCmdr_Starr>: CTO: What's a slave?
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
CO:  We may need to go down... but... :: looks at Sulek::  I would advise trying to put you back in your own body which you are familiar with.  You will need all of your faculties.
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
CSO: If that's what LCARS is telling ye, then ye'd best talk to the Captain, because things are certainly askew here.
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
CSO: Like the Orions, mate.
FCO_Ens_Airhart says:
CEO: The odds of it all happening at once would be rather remote by accident I mean...
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Azhure: A shift in the timeline might also explain our own physical shift... Agreed.  We will need to send an Away Team that is human in appearance to start... but where do we start?
CEO_LtCmdr_On says:
FCO: We need to check the logs.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
CO:  I have not heard all that is being discussed, but science may have a starting place.
Host ASM_Bruce says:
<CSO_LtCmdr_Starr> CTO: Oh. I think we should tell the CO about this. This may warrant the Away Mission.
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
::Nods::

=/\==/\= END Mission =/\==/\= 

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