Arcadia Space Station March 2, 1998

Kris:

The U.S.S. Grognard reported seeing a moving gaseous anomaly that Starfleet Science wishes to learn more about. A team from Arcadia Station is ordered to investigate.

Kris:
<<<<BEGIN ANOTHER NORMAL DAY ON ARCADIA STATION>>>>

TacCooper:
::pulls up the latest orders on her console::

COEdwards:
::looking at the crew roster::

Sci_Trevi:
:::Collects data on what is known of the gasseous body ::

XO_Reed:
::stands next to Edwards::

TacCooper:
::thinks to herself:: Interesting, I hope I'll be assigned to the team; I get little enough time away from this station.

Sci_Trevi:
:::Looks over at TAC Officer ::

COEdwards:
::compiling who will be on the team::

TacCooper:
Sci: Can you get any readings on the body?

CMO_Edge:
::gets on the shuttle::::

COEdwards:
Reed: How are you today Jason?

Sci_Trevi:
TAC: It is too far away and fades in and out to rapidly to get much at this distance

XO_Reed:
::begins to help select people for the AT::

XO_Reed:
Edwards: Fine. How are you, Mike

COEdwards:
*XO,Tac,CMO,Sci*: Report to the Shuttl Bay please, if you had not already done so

TacCooper:
::glances at the XO:: Sir: I'd like to go along. I can pilot if need be, as well.

Sci_Trevi:
TAC: Shall we ?

COEdwards:
Reed: I'm fine, hopefully this will be a peaceful mission :::crosses fingers:::

CMO_Edge (Sound - CommBadge.wav):
@*Bridge*I'm on the shuttle

TacCooper:
::stands:: After you, Trevi :;gestures toward the TL::

XO_Reed:
Tac: Report to the shuttle bay

TacCooper:
XO: On my way, sir.

Sci_Trevi:
::Offers arm to the lovely TAC officer ::

TacCooper:
::enters TL and proceeds to shuttlebay::

COEdwards:
Reed: I trust you will assemble everyone on the shuttle?

Sci_Trevi:
:::in TL also ::

XO_Reed:
::orders bridge crew to shuttle bay, then heads there himself::

TacCooper:
::arrives at the shuttlebay, and boards::

COEdwards:
::takes the TL down to the SB::

Sci_Trevi:
:::Walks out of TL and heads to Shuttle bay ::

CMO_Edge:
TAC:welcome aboard

TacCooper:
::straps self in, and starts checkout procedures::

Sci_Trevi:
:::Also enters shuttle ::

XO_Reed:
::arrives at shuttle bay and awaits the rest of the crew::

TacCooper:
::nods at the doc::

COEdwards:
Reed: what kind of shuttle are we using? I don't want to get too cramped!

TacCooper:
::glances at Trevi:: So, you must be looking forward to this.

Sci_Trevi:
::::Sits at Sci console and starts warming up the sensors ::

CMO_Edge:
ALL: is all up for this one

Sci_Trevi:
TAC: : Grins :: are you not ?

FCO_Pok:
::begins doing the preflight check::

XO_Reed:
::climbs into shuttle::

FCO_Pok:
XO: All of the Calypso's systems are online Commander.

Sci_Trevi:
:::Straps in :::

XO_Reed:
::looks around:: CO: It appears everyone is here. FCO: Lets go.

COEdwards:
::boards the shuttle::

TacCooper:
XO: Tactical systems are at the ready.

CMO_Edge (Sound - Shuttle\@Bay\@Doors.wav):
XO_Reed:

::nods to Tac::
FCO_Pok:

::engages the docking thrusters....gently (as gentle as a Klingon can make it) takes off::
Sci_Trevi:

XO: Sci station ready
Cmdr_Swif:

@Calypso: You have clearance to take off. Please be careful. We've exceeded our budget already on large equipment and shuttles. ::wincing::

XO_Reed:
::nods to sci::

TacCooper:
::checks the available data on the gaseous body::

Sci_Trevi:
:::Checks equipment of holographic recorder ::

XO_Reed:
::thinks: If something were to 'happen' to Edwards, I would be in command...hmmm...::

FCO_Pok:
*Swift* Aye Commander....Calypso heading out....

TacCooper:
::settles in for what will hopefully be a smooth ride::

TacCooper:
::glances at Pok:: You have flown one of these babies before, I trust?

FCO_Pok:
::heads out to the last known position of the anomaly::

XO_Reed:
::takes a seat next to the CO::

CmdrSwift:
@Calypso: Commander Edwards gets a cup of coffee if this mission goes well. Arcadia out.

COEdwards:
::glances around the shuttle to be sure they didn't forget anyone::

Sci_Trevi:
:::Starts Scanning data from the area of the anomoly ::

FCO_Pok:
::looks at Cooper with the usual even look with just a hint of meanness:: TAC: Yes I have many times. I am fully qualified

CmdrSwift:
@::sipping coffee and hoping they make it back alright::

COEdwards:
::smirks at that statement by Swift::

XO_Reed:
::laughs at the last reply from the station::

TacCooper:
::grins slightly:: Just checking, Pok.

CmdrSwift:
@::looking at the ceiling and muttering:: It's just a simple data collecting mission right? Nothing will go wrong...

Sci_Trevi:
TAC: Care to watch the data with me ? two eyes are better than one

TacCooper:
::goes back to her tactical systems::

FCO_Pok:
::gives the usual Klingon eyeroll at the human female's attempt at humor::

COEdwards:
Sci: what's the anomaly doing right now?

FCO_Pok:
::goes back to his duties::

XO_Reed:
::walks to nearby replicator:: All: Anyone want something to drink?

Sci_Trevi:
CO: Besides motion and pulsing , not very much I am afraid detectable on sensors , except for a lip of energy in the tetra hertz band

COEdwards:
Reed: I'll have a raktajino

FCO_Pok:
::blood wine is much better fresh thank you very much....::

TacCooper:
XO: No ships detected.

XO_Reed:
Computer: Two raktajinos, please

TacCooper:
Sir: I'd recommend that we raise shields as we near the gaseous body, as a precaution.

CMO_Edge:
XO: I protest ypur on duty

XO_Reed:
Tac: Keep an eye out for any thing strange

CMO_Edge:
ALL:the same

Sci_Trevi:
:::Considers :: CO : I concurt , it may shiled against unkown radiation hazards

COEdwards:
::takes the Klingon coffee from XO Reed and sips it::

FCO_Pok:
::glad he keeps his Ba'leth under the seat for some reason::

COEdwards:
Sci/Tac: very well, raise shields, as long as it doesn't interfere with sensors

XO_Reed:
::guzzles coffee...mmmmmm::

TacCooper:
::glances at the CO/XO, wondering if they think they are on a vacation cruise::

TacCooper:
Sirs: Aye. ::raises shields::

Sci_Trevi:
::Begins recording scene in Hologram ::

FCO_Pok:
::notices a minor flux in one of the plasma relays...glares at the reading and it quickly changes to normal::

COEdwards:
Sci: well? anything worth putting in a report yet?

TacCooper:
Trevi: The shields shouldn't interfere with the sensors.

Sci_Trevi:
CO: I recommend we hold station

CMO_Edge:
XO: I wont be resposeable if you spill it on console and someone has eltric shock

TacCooper:
XO: No thank you. I'm quite comfortable.

XO_Reed:
Sci: Are you detecting anything on LRS?

COEdwards:
Sci: very well, hold position for now

COEdwards:
Fco: hold us on a steady course please

XO_Reed:
CMO: I'll take the chance

Sci_Trevi:
XO: Just what I have observed prior , the energy blip is occuring at intervals that match the fade in of the gas

FCO_Pok:
::looks out the forward view panel and grunts at the colors.....the colors of the House of Dermal......sneers slightly...then goes back to work::

TacCooper:
::continues monitoring for approaching vessels:: CO/XO: No ships detected.

COEdwards:
::nods at the Tactical officer::

XO_Reed:
SCI: Very well

Sci_Trevi:
XO: I am detecting a quanity of organic matter within the cloud

CMO_Edge:
XO:your on a shottle cramed fun of people one attack could mean death I take note of this in my log

CMO_Edge:
fun=full

XO_Reed:
::confused :P:: SCI: What does that mean?

COEdwards:
Sci: is it on any sort of course? ::squinting at the sensor readings::

Sci_Trevi:
XO; It is composed of or contains the "Builiding blocks of life "

FCO_Pok:
XO: The cloud seems to be on a trajectory toward the Klingon Imperial Space....

FCO_Pok:
::grunts as he thinks....Dermal must have something up their sleeves::

XO_Reed:
SCI: Is that normal of this type of anomalie?

TacCooper:
::listens to all the chatter around her, filtering the inputs from the other stations::

XO_Reed:
FCO: Try to stay on our side of space

Sci_Trevi:
XO; hmmmm , here is another interesting datum ... the "Cloud" seems to be emitting an ION trail

FCO_Pok:
XO: Aye...

XO_Reed:
SCI: What are you suggesting?

FCO_Pok:
::plots a parabolic course to avoid entering the star empire::

COEdwards:
::getting a bad feeling:: Sci: anything like it in Starfleet records?

Sci_Trevi:
XO: we have no data prior to this of this "type of anamoly "

Sci_Trevi:
XO; What we are observing may be an organic based stellar craft of some type

TacCooper:
::keeps shields up, and makes sure systems are ready:: Sirs: Still no trace of other ships in the vicinity.

CmdrSwift:
@::sipping on the coffee and deciding not to wait::

XO_Reed:
SCI: Interesting...inform me if/when you learn more.

CmdrSwift:
@*Calypso* How's it going? ::drumming fingers on arm of chair::

Sci_Trevi:
XO: Aye , sir

FCO_Pok:
::starts checking the size of the cloud::

COEdwards:
Tac: what about cloaked ships? any traces of them?

CMO_Edge:
:::retures to sickbay prepares for casualties

Sci_Trevi:
XO: permission to give a Live feed to the databanks on the station ?

XO_Reed:
SCI: Keep it secure

Sci_Trevi:
XO: Aye , I will need TAC's assistance with that however

TacCooper:
Captain: I detect a faint signature which could be from a ship....... But I can't pinpoint it. It might be cloaked, if it's there.

XO_Reed:
TAC: Please assist science with creating a link to Arcadia's databanks

TacCooper:
XO: Aye sir.

COEdwards:
Tac: I don't want to take any chances, yellow alert, shields to maximum

CmdrSwift:
@*Calypso* Please tell me you're out there somewhere and still in one piece. Respond please. ::leaning forward in command chair::

TacCooper:
::looks at Sci:: This should be easy enough to accomplish. I'll establish the link, and we'll encrypt it.

Sci_Trevi:
XO: Are you not going to answer that ?

COEdwards:
Reed: I'll get it

Sci_Trevi:
Tac; Thanks

COEdwards:
::goes over to the communications::

TacCooper:
::watches as the FCO passes out::

TacCooper:
::drags him back to the biobed, turning him over to the doc::

COEdwards:
*Arcadia*: This is the Shuttle Calypso, yes, we're still in one piece. Surprised?

XO_Reed:
CMO: The FCO just passed out...your assistance is needed.

TacCooper:
::runs a quick scan of the shuttle environment, looking for a reason the FCO passed out::

CmdrSwift:
ACTION: THE GASEOUS ANOMALY STOPS MOVING TOWARD KLINGON SPACE AND STOPS DEAD IN ITS TRACKS.

CMO_Edge:
XO:Aye sir

TacCooper:
::finds nothing::

COEdwards:
ALL: I'll take over Flight Control, I think I remember how to pilot a shuttle

Sci_Trevi:
All; It just stopped !

CmdrSwift:
@*Calypso* The way things have been going lately, yes...but I'm pleasantly surprised. Keep me informed. Arcadia out.

XO_Reed:
::thinks: uh-oh::

TacCooper:
Sirs: The gaseous anomaly is stationary. I still have shields at full.

CMO_Edge:
Computer:transport the FCO too sickbay

COEdwards:
::mutters "great"::

Sci_Trevi:
:::tries to determine the reason why ::

CMO_Edge (Sound - Transporter.wav):

TacCooper:
Trevi: Any luck with that encryption to the station?

COEdwards:
::brings the shuttle to a full stop::

CMO_Edge:
XO:I'll examine him and see if its any threat to the crew

Sci_Trevi:
TAC: Postulate this , a ship has found a new way to cloak itself by wrapping itself in a gaseuos cloud which fools most normal sensors ...is it poissible ?

Sci_Trevi:
TAC; Yes, thanks

XO_Reed:
::feels the ship jerk back and come to an abrupt stop::

CMO_Edge (Sound - Engines-ALL\@STOP.wav):

COEdwards:
Reed: uh sorry, it's been a while...

TacCooper:
Trevi: I suppose it is.......... I don't recall any cases where that tech has been developed, but it's definitely possible.

TacCooper:
Sir: I recommend we enter the anomaly.

COEdwards:
Tac: and what purpose would tat serve?!

Sci_Trevi:
TAC: now we need to find its achille's heel

COEdwards:
<that>

CMO_Edge (Sound - Tricorder.wav):
:::running scans on the FCO:::::

TacCooper:
Captain: We can sit here and stare at it, but we are, after all, to investigate the anamoly

XO_Reed:
CO: We should enter the anomaly _very carefully

COEdwards:
::whispers to the XO:: Well, what do you think? Do we enter the anomaly?

Sci_Trevi:
:::runs scans for Neutrinos and othere broadband emissions ::

XO_Reed:
::whispers back:: Definately. <EG>

COEdwards:
All: very well, setting course ::setting a somewhat rough course into the anomaly::

Sci_Trevi:
TAC: They are not emitting anything in what we have come to expect in the "normal range of emissions "

CMO_Edge:
XO: I think he just passed out maybe over presure and engsiatee do you wish me to revive him

COEdwards:
::wondering if the entire shuttle if mutining against him::

TacCooper:
Trevi: My sensors show the same.

Sci_Trevi:
CO: I think you should also inform the Commander

XO_Reed:
CMO: Let him rest...

COEdwards:
Sci: good idea! almost forgot!

CMO_Edge:
XO:Aye sir!

XO_Reed:
CO: Should we just keep an open comm link to Arcadia?

COEdwards:
*Arcadia*: this is the Shuttle Calypso, we are about to enter the anomaly, we will maintain an open comm link, Edwards out

COEdwards:
Reed: hopefully, yes

CmdrSwift:
@*Calypso* Alright...but be careful. 

CmdrSwift:
@::worried and sipping more coffee::

COEdwards:
::involuntarily nodding at Cmdr Swift::

Sci_Trevi:
*Commander * we are also relaying the data we collect via secure datalink

XO_Reed:
::hears Swift drop coffee mug and yell things in Romulan::

CmdrSwift:
@*Calypso* Excellent...we'll be monitoring...

COEdwards:
::beginning to enter the anomaly::

TacCooper:
::sees the CO at the helm, and wonders if he's flown one of these things before......

Sci_Trevi:
:::Sees worry in TAC"s eyes and shrugs to say , but who else is avail ? ::

CMO_Edge:
XO: I'm getting officers from the lower deck reporting there seeing visions IT COULD BE THE ANAMOLY

COEdwards:
Sci: will the anomaly have any effect on the comm system?

Sci_Trevi:
CO: Unknown

TacCooper:
::grins at Trevi:: Well, into the brink, they say.

CmdrSwift:
ACTION: A LARGE ENERGY READING IS COMING FROM THE GASEOUS CLOUD...

COEdwards:
::grins at the Tac officer:: want a smooth ride, or a rough one ::grinning evilly::

Sci_Trevi:
All: I am getting an energy surge from the cloud

XO_Reed:
::hears science panel beeping:: SCI: What's going on?

COEdwards:
::hears alarm klaxons::

CmdrSwift:
ACTION: A LARGE TRACTOR BEAM IS EMITTED FROM THE CLOUD AND PUSHES THE SHUTTLE AWAY.

Sci_Trevi:
All : It seems to be maintaining now

TacCooper:
::checks her shield status:: Captain: All is at 100%.

Sci_Trevi:
:::Feels the shove ::

XO_Reed:
::feels ship moving:: CO: What are you doing?

TacCooper:
::jolted by the sudden reverse movement::

CmdrSwift:
ACTION: THE SHUTTLE ROCKS AND SHUDDERS IN THE IMPACT...BUT HULL INTEGRITY IS MAINTAINED. THE TRACTOR BEAM IS GONE AS SUDDENLY AS IT APPEARED.

COEdwards:
Wat the---? ::increasing power:: Something's pushing us away!

COEdwards:
Reed: oh sure, blame it on me!

Sci_Trevi:
:::Gapes at data streaming into the computer::

TacCooper:
::rechecks her console:: Sirs: No damage to tactical systems.

COEdwards:
Sci: What was that?!

XO_Reed:
All: Can anyone explain what just happened?

COEdwards:
::nods at Tac::

Sci_Trevi:
CO: That was a massive Pressor beam

TacCooper:
Trevi: Did you get any kind of a reading?

CMO_Edge:
All:report are there any engerys

COEdwards:
CO: yes, we were pushed back by something

Sci_Trevi:
TAC; Yes , want me to relay to your console ?

COEdwards:
All: well, was that a warning? Do we continue going in?

TacCooper:
Trevi: Please, I'd like to review them as well....

TacCooper:
::looks at the captain:: Your call, sir.

Sci_Trevi:
CO: I believe that was a gentle warning , if that plant was used offensively :::Shrugs ::

XO_Reed:
SCI: Can you determine its origin?

Sci_Trevi:
:::Transfers data ::

COEdwards:
All: well, we're in this far, might as well go in farther.....

Sci_Trevi:
XCO; It came from within the "Cloud "

XO_Reed:
SCI: Can you be any more specific?

CmdrSwift:
ACTION: THE GASEOUS ANOMALY HAS RESUMED ITS COURSE TOWARD KLINGON SPACE.

TacCooper:
Captain, XO: The tactical systems should hold up if we enter, from the data I have reviewed.

Sci_Trevi:
XO: It would seem to have come from a craft in the "cloud " and would have required a generation source of 4,000 Tetra Dynes

XO_Reed:
SCI: Would a probe give you more information?

COEdwards:
::not real techicle:: Sci: and ow much energy is that compared to the shuttle's power?

Sci_Trevi:
XO; I thjink it may be much more prudent to send a probe in than ourselves

XO_Reed:
SCI: Prepare one.

TacCooper:
XO: I am preparing a probe now. Trevi: Any special requirements?

COEdwards:
Sci: very well, I'm taking us out......

Sci_Trevi:
CO: It is approximately equal to the power output of all of Earths generation capacity

COEdwards:
::exiting the anomaly::

Sci_Trevi:
TAC; I would suggest radiometric shielding

COEdwards:
Sci: are you serious?? what could produce that much power?!

TacCooper:
::grabs her console as the shuttle changes course::

COEdwards:
::trying to pilot the shuttle as smoothly as possible::

CmdrSwift:
@*Calypso* How's it going out there folks? You're sending us some rather odd data...is that a ship in there or what?

Sci_Trevi:
CO: I have several hypothosi

TacCooper:
::wonders where the captain got his license, out of a Crackerjack box?::

CmdrSwift:
@::reviewing the reports from the shuttle and wondering what the heck they're doing out there::

COEdwards:
*Arcadia*: we're aren't quite sure right now... we'll keep you posted....

Sci_Trevi:
*Commander * Good Question

TacCooper:
Captain: Channel to Arcadia is still open, sir.

CMO_Edge:
XO:should I revieve the FCO yet

COEdwards:
::nods at Tac::

TacCooper:
::thinks reviving the FCO is a good idea, anything's better than the captain's driving::

CmdrSwift:
@*Calypso* Get me some answers, Mr. Edwards or this'll be the shortest command of your career.

XO_Reed:
CMO: Go ahead

CMO_Edge:
XO:ok

Sci_Trevi:
*Commander* we may need more probes after we launch these

CMO_Edge (Sound - Hypospray.wav):
revives the FCO

CmdrSwift:
@*Trevi* Well, they don't grow on trees...but we'll see what we can do.

COEdwards:
*Arcadia* : I can only relay information that my officers give me, what they don't give me, I CAN'T give you!

CMO_Edge:
FCO:how do you feel were out of the nebula

CmdrSwift:
*Calypso* Find a way, Mr. Edwards. And welcome to command.

Sci_Trevi:
TAC: Suggest also an X -ray scan of the "Cloud "

COEdwards:
::getting a slight headache::

TacCooper:
Trevi, CO: Probe configured and ready to launch.

CmdrSwift:
<<<<PAUSE DURING ANOTHER NORMAL DAY FOR THE ARCADIA'S CRACK CREW>>>>

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