Arcadia Station SB-101 / USS Quirinus NCC-83942
SD 11110.10

Starring:
Mitch Travis as Commanding Officer Captain Sulek
Christopher Dickinson as Chief of Security Commander Bill Powers
Eduardo Oneto as Chief Engineering Officer Lt. Commander Edward On
Bruce Oriani as Chief Science Officer Lt. Commander Trikk Starr
Richard Robbins as Operations Manager Commander Twelk

Ship Manager Keith LaHue

Also Starring:
Christopher Dickinson as Tactical Officer Lieutenant Loran
Christina Doane as Executive Officer Commander Havaris
Mitch Travis as Flight Officer Flyer

Absent:
Karriaunna Scotti as Counselor Commander Azhure Powers

TIME LAPSE SINCE LAST MISSION: Three Days

"The Gates of Delirium, Part 2": Last time on Arcadia... The Quirinus has been dispatched to the Marcella system to attempt to find out more about the mysterious gravity well is threatening both of the system's inhabited planets...

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CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Conferring with several team leaders regarding evacuation and security protocols ::
OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: Attempts to contact the planets and get an update on the situation::

ACTION: Marcella I responds to the hail by operations.

TO_Lt_Loran says:
:: Standing by at weapons ::
OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CO: Captain I am receiving a response to my hail from Marcella 1.
CEO_LtCmdr_On says:
:: looking the engineering reports at his console and everything seems in order ::
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
::at Science 1, running standard scans and sweeps::
XO_Cmdr_Havaris says:
::The Bajoran XO walks onto the bridge, carrying a PADD.::
FCO_Flyer says:
CO: Ten Minutes to Marcella I
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::in the chair::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Flyer: Understood
XO_Cmdr_Havaris says:
::Goes to her seat.::CO: Sir, everything on track. ::Hands him the PADD of the summary of reports.::
OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CO: According to Marcella 1 Captain both planets are getting nearer the gravity well and if something is not done they will both be swallowed up by it.
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
CO: As I measure the gravity well, it goes off the charts. Best advise is to keep the Q away from it. I can't tell what's causing it either.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::looks at the Padd::  Havaris: Doesn't look like evacuation is much of an option.  Still they should probably try to save as many as they can.
XO_Cmdr_Havaris says:
CO: I'm not sure how we can if we can't get near the place. I could talk to engineering but the gravity well may interfere with the most likely options. Sir.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Starr: We need to see if we can find a way to neutralize.  Start checking records to see what's been done.  Check everything from collapsing one to moving the planets to new orbits, in other words no matter how odd.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Havaris: Have engineering check on possible stresses and what we can do to counter act.
XO_Cmdr_Havaris says:
CO: Aye Sir, I'd like to ask about the evac possibilities as well?
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
::checking records::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Twelk: Ask the planet for any data they gathered before the formation of the well and if they have evacuation procedures in place..
OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: Attempts to contact Marcella II again to get an update from them::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Twelk: I understand that Marcella II is heavily reliant on  the other.  They will need their help as well.
OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CO: Understood Captain contacting Marcella I again. :: Contacts Marcella I for the necessary information::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Flyer: As soon as engineering makes the necessary adjustment to ensure our safety, get us into orbit with the nearest one.
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
CO: Found it. 127 year old record. Ship that encountered, what as far as I can tell, a similar gravity well and it ended badly. They tried to collapse it with a barrage of torpedoes, and the one planet in danger, as well as the ship, was lost. It was the USS Criton.
OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CO: Captain according to Marcella I this Gravity well came on very suddenly. Here is the data on what they have :: sends the data to the Captain:: Also they have no evacuation plan.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Starr: What specifically went wrong.  We've come a long way since then.  Was the science sound?  If not what made them think it was?
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::transfer readings to other stations:: Twelk: Then they may want to think of one.
XO_Cmdr_Havaris says:
CO: Sir with your permission I'll go work with the CEO on these problems?
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Havaris: Understood
OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CO: Captain with 26 billion people on the planet that may not be feasible.
XO_Cmdr_Havaris says:
::Nods and leaves the bridge, always easier to discuss in person in her opinion. She confirms the CEO is in Engineering then has the TL go there.::
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
CO: ::to self:: Do I LOOK like an encyclopedia?? ::half-sarcastic smile at CO:: Records are incomplete as the ship was lost
OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CO: Also Captain I am still not getting any response from Marcella II.
CEO_LtCmdr_On says:
:: at engineering ::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Twelk: Saving them all.  No not likely, but they must be prepared to save who they can.
XO_Cmdr_Havaris says:
::arrives at engineering::CEO: Alright we need ways to get closer without tearing ourselves apart, tell me you have good news Chief?
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Twelk: We need to set up logistics for such an eventuality.  That should fall in your area of expertise.  Use security to set up command protocols.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::Looks at Loran:: Loran: You will assign to operations the personnel needed.
OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CO: I Captain I will let them know. :: contacts Marcella I and informs them that they probably consider evacuating at least some of the personal::
TO_Lt_Loran says:
CO: With all due respect, Captain, perhaps Commander Powers would be of more use.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Twelk: Has Marcella I been in contact with its sister planet?  If not then we may need to go there first.
OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CO: Aye captain :: contacts Security to help his personal in the logistics::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Loran: Understood.
CEO_LtCmdr_On says:
XO: We need to get closer and perform a probe array and then see what it can retrieve our data
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Twelk: Commander Powers will help as personnel are needed.
OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CO: I will check Captain. :: contacts Marcella I to see if they have had any contact with Marcella II recently::
XO_Cmdr_Havaris says:
CEO: Will the ship take the additional stresses? What about the probe, those are some serious gravities.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Starr: Send a series of probes to the well.  We need as much information as to its formation as possible.
XO_Cmdr_Havaris says:
::Her background is Starfleet Intel, while she can do a lot with information, he engineering abilities is only the basics they teach all officers.::
CEO_LtCmdr_On says:
XO: Yes, the ship will take that additional stresses maybe to a 40% of it capacity.
XO_Cmdr_Havaris says:
CEO: How much closer can we get as is?
OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CO: Captain according to Marcella I they have been in contact with Marcella II by and older communication protocol and have been shipping supplies, medicine and food to them. I am attempting to contact them on the same communication protocols.
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
CO: I will make the attempt, but I cannot guarantee success. ::readies and launches probes::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Flyer: If engineering cannot give us the specifics, we need to get as close as we can.
OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: Sets up the communication protocols and attempts to call Marcella II again::
TO_Lt_Loran says:
:: Speaks over the communication channels down to Powers, keeping the Commander informed of events on the Bridge ::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Starr: We should at least get some telemetry until they are crushed.
CEO_LtCmdr_On says:
XO: How much closer you ask? Maybe 400000 Km of our current position and then send a message to the Skipper
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
CO: If we're lucky, we'll get that, but I not promise nuthin'
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Starr: We already have next to nothing...a little bit more is beyond that.
XO_Cmdr_Havaris says:
*CO*: Havaris to Sulek, we can get 400000 KM closer before the stresses become a problem according to CEO.
OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CO: Captain I have finally been able to contact Marcella II  and they are in much the same shape as Marcella I is except that they don't have any space program and have approximately 49 Billion people on the planet.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Havaris: That gets us much closer to the planets. ::Nods to Flyer::
XO_Cmdr_Havaris says:
*Sulek* Acknowledged. Havaris out.
XO_Cmdr_Havaris says:
CEO: How long can the engines hold us there? Won't they be competing with the well?
CEO_LtCmdr_On says:
XO: The engines will hold there as 1/4 to 3/4 impulse. We cannot competing with the well as well
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
CO: It'll take some time before I get anything from them. I'm not scanning the star next door ya know :: grins at the CO, so the he'll know to take that last part as a joke::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Twelk: So there is little to be done without external help.  Logistically, we will need to consider this.  The ones who can help are the ones we should be setting this up with, then.  Let Marcella II know we are working on the problem.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Starr: Humor?  I am impressed by the attempt, but alas it is almost as lost on me too.
OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CO: Aye Captain :: contacts Marcella II and informs them that we are working on the problem::
XO_Cmdr_Havaris says:
CEO: Good know ::opens a console and studies some readouts.::CEO: Yes excellent. Just in case are transporters affected at all? The Captain may wish to coordinate a mass evac if we can get more assistance and it will be good to present him with that option.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Flyer: Time to try and take a bit more proactive approach.  Get us orbital clearance with Marcella I
OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: Starts checking on how long it would take to get some colony ships to the area::
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
CO: yea, I never really understood humor myself, but seriously, it will take some time.
CEO_LtCmdr_On says:
XO: The transporters can be affected, too. I have a prototype that uses some crew members in other missions like pins that can beam us back to our ship
OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CO: Captain Marcella I has contacted us and granted orbital clearance to us. Also they have assembled a task force of their best scientist and would welcome a meeting.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Starr: I believe the station's XO would be pleased that you are making the effort.
XO_Cmdr_Havaris says:
CEO: I see so what you are saying is transporters will work but require a boosting signal?
CEO_LtCmdr_On says:
XO: Don't worry about that is we need to boost the signal I will take extra power from others relays. But, with the energy that we have with the transporters they will work
OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CO: captain we have some colony ships in range however even with those we can only transport a very tiny portion of either planet. It would only be in the thousands.
XO_Cmdr_Havaris says:
CEO: Good to know, please work with Ops we can't afford to have them offline if there's a problem. I'll report back to the Skipper, I expect he'll want us to be ready for an away mission to coordinate with the emergency services on the planet.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Twelk: Understood.  We will set up an AT immediately.  You and Powers for logistics, Starr and On for technical prep.  My self, the counselor and XO to work on all the minutia that is a part of an emergency situation.
CEO_LtCmdr_On says:
XO: Understood
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Twelk: Notify them that we need them close.  Some is more than none.  Then call the AT to TR1.
XO_Cmdr_Havaris says:
::Nods and heads off to return to the bridge, opening a channel to the Captain to fill him in.::
OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CO: Understood Captain. Also when do you want to meet with the planet's task force? :: contacts the Colony ships and has them come in closer::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::turns suddenly in his chair as if someone was behind him::

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