Host AGMDave says:
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CEO_JJ says:
::In Engineering, working on getting more power to everything::

CNS_Savar says:
::On the Thomas bridge, manning the Science console::

Eng_Craig says:
::In ME with the CEO::

CTO_Matt says:
CO:  Sir, is it possible to have a shielded probe so that it could survive the trip?

Eng_Craig says:
CEO: Sir, what do you need me to do?

CEO_JJ says:
EO: mark non-essential systems for shut down

Host Capt_Reed says:
CTO:  Possibly, but the shielding would not be very strong.  Talk to the CEO and see what he can do.

CTO_Matt says:
CO:  Sir, yes Sir.

CEO_JJ says:
*FCO*: I am working on getting more power to the engines so you can get us out of this thing, if we get pulled in completely

Host Capt_Reed says:
FCO:  Keep us at a safe distance from that thing.. keep in mind that it's growing in size.

CTO_Matt says:
*CEO*:  Is it possible that you could have a probe shielded so that it could survive the pressure and force of that anomaly?

FCO_Rhen says:
::wallks brisquely onto the bridge and takes his station, hoping no one notced his absence via the lack of abrupt gravimetric spikes::

Eng_Craig says:
CEO: need help with the engines sir?

CEO_JJ says:
::looks at a few diagnostics coming back in::

FCO_Rhen says:
CO: Understood sir.

CEO_JJ says:
EO: I havei t under control

FCO_Rhen says:
*CEO* Good idea, chief.

Eng_Craig says:
CEO: i feel so unwanted ::sighs in frustration::

CEO_JJ says:
*CTO*: I will run a few tests, be right with you

CTO_Matt says:
*CEO*:  Ok.

CTO_Matt says:
CO:  Sir, the CEO is checking on it right now.

CEO_JJ says:
::runs a few tests::

FCO_Rhen says:
::keeps the ship a reatively safe distance from the anomaly, thinking that there really is no safe distance from such phenomena::

CEO_JJ says:
EO: Take control over the engine boosting I am need on some shielding work

Eng_Craig says:
CEO: ::visibly brightens:: AYE, sir

Eng_Craig says:
::a litlle TOO loudly::

Eng_Craig says:
::begins work on the engines::

FCO_Rhen says:
::spins in his chair::  CO: Have you ever noticed that 'anomalies' are a little too common in Starfleet's experience to deserve that name?

Host Capt_Reed says:
FCO:  What do you propose we start calling them?

FCO_Rhen says:
CO: Just an observation, I failed cosmological nomenclature at the Academy.  ::grins and returns to his console::

Host Capt_Reed says:
FCO:  I did poorly in that as well.  Must be my Human side.  ::grins, knowing that some will take offense to that::

CEO_JJ says:
*CTO*: I have tried different configurations, we can shield it but it won't do much good

FCO_Rhen says:
CO: Must be...::sighs and thinks, Vulcans...::

CTO_Matt says:
*CEO*:  Will it allow it to get further into the anomaly and allow us to get some better reading?

CNS_Savar says:
::Suddenly gets an idea and begins analysis of the composition of the anomaly::

CEO_JJ says:
*CTO*: My guess is that it will along it to go in further, but how far is really neglegable

CTO_Matt says:
*CEO*:  Well, the probe didn't last at all, and we were not able to get any reading from it before it was destroyed.

CEO_JJ says:
*CTO*: Well then let's try it

CTO_Matt says:
*CEO*:  My thoughts exactly.  Ready a probe with shielding.

CTO_Matt says:
CO:  Sir, we are going to try and use a shielded probe.

FCO_Rhen says:
ALL: I don't suppose this thing has an internal "pulse", does it?

CEO_JJ says:
*CTO*: It will be ready in five minutes

Host Capt_Reed says:
CTO:  Inform me when it is ready.

CEO_JJ says:
Computer: Site to site transport access, transport a class IX Probe to engineering on a work stand, then replicate and transport a sheilding unit, preped to be installed into the probe

CEO_JJ says:
::gets out a plasma torch:: ::watches as the probe and a work station are beamed into engineering, and a shielding unit is beamed onthe floor besides it::

CTO_Matt says:
CO:  Yes, Sir.  It should be ready in about 4 minutes or so.

CEO_JJ says:
::walks over to the probe and open a hatch:: *CTO*: I am going to have to take out much of the propulsion system in this thing, so we are going to have to launch it a bit fast than normal

CTO_Matt says:
*CEO*:  That will be fine, since the anomaly will be pulling it in.

CEO_JJ says:
*CTO*: Oh yeah, ::smiles::

CNS_Savar says:
CO: I have an idea that may prove useful.

Host Capt_Reed says:
CNS:  What are you thinking?

Eng_Craig says:
*CO*: Sir if you need speed really bad we can insert minute amounts of Anti-matter into the Fusion generators to Boost the impulse speed

CNS_Savar says:
CO: Since the anamoly is made up primarily of neutrinos, could we rig the deflector dish to emit anti-neutrinos, in the form of electron beta decay?

FCO_Rhen says:
::overhears the CTO::  CTO: what if the probe went infaster than the anomaly was pulling it in?  It might be able to outrun any damaging pressure gradents.

Host Capt_Reed says:
*ENG*:  I'll keep that in mind.

CEO_JJ says:
::cuts out more of the engines in the probe and replaces the space with a shielding unit, and then inserts a few extra sensor modules::

Host Capt_Reed says:
CNS:  Interesting idea.  Would you care to do some research into that procedure?  The science station is available.

CEO_JJ says:
Computer: Site to stie transporter access, transport the probe to the torpedo bay, prepare it for launch *CTO*: Your probe is ready

CTO_Matt says:
FCO:  we already fired one at normal speed and it never even started working.  I would guess that firing it in faster will just get it destroyed just as fast as before.

CTO_Matt says:
*CEO*:  Roger.

CNS_Savar says:
CO: I used the science station to confirm that anti-neutrinos are produces by electron beta decay.  However, it would be wise to use the station to run simulations.

CTO_Matt says:
CO:  Sir, the shielded probe is ready for launch.

FCO_Rhen says:
CTO: Just a thought.  ::goes back to flying the ship...nowhere::

Host Capt_Reed says:
CTO:  Fire when ready.

CNS_Savar says:
::Sets up simulations for the computer and awaits a response::

CTO_Matt says:
::punches a few buttons to have the new probe loaded::

CEO_JJ says:
::wishes he would have had the space to insert a few SIF generators::

CTO_Matt says:
CO:  Yes, Sir.  ::launches the probe and monitors the sensor readings::

FCO_Rhen says:
::corrects for the minor mass displacement caused by the probe launch and notices a small imbalance in a thruster assembly::

CEO_JJ says:
::pushes the probe workstation back into a cubbie hole and then returns his plasma torch to it's tool kit::

Eng_Craig says:
::tries to think of more ways to boost the engine speed::

Host Capt_Reed says:
::watches the viewscreen::

CNS_Savar says:
CO: The computer simulations are inconclusive due to the number of variables.  If the probe reveals any data, it would help.

CTO_Matt says:
::watches and reads his sensor readings::

CEO_JJ says:
::takes the probe's propulsion guts to the replimator and inserts them in then presses a button:: ::watches the items disappear into the waste processing system::

Host AGMDave says:
ACTION: The probe enters the anamoly and lasts for a few minutes before being torn apart.  Readings indicate a warp signature somewhere in the anamoly.

FCO_Rhen says:
::taps a few buttons, watches the "minor" imbalance almost set off an alarm, and quickly undoes what he did:: 

Host Capt_Reed says:
CNS:  Keep an eye on the data the probe sends back.

CTO_Matt says:
CO:  Sir, there is a warp signature inside the anomaly.

CNS_Savar says:
CO: Aye sir.

Host Capt_Reed says:
CTO:  From what you gathered, what can you tell of that signature?  Is it a Federation signature?

CEO_JJ says:
::looks at a few records and notices a few spikes and fluxes, wonders what happened::

CTO_Matt says:
::runs some tests on the readings, trying to find out what the signature is and if it could be causing the anomaly::

CTO_Matt says:
::sees if the signature could be from 100 years ago::

FCO_Rhen says:
::looks back at the Captain::  CO: If it's a Federation ship, it might be worthwhile to find out how they are able to stay inside the anomaly.

Host Capt_Reed says:
FCO:  Do you think it would be possible to communicate with them?

CTO_Matt says:
CO:  Sir, it seems to be Federation, but, it doesn't match anything on record.

FCO_Rhen says:
CO: If we can't tell what it is, it's going to be diffcult to communicate with them, though it couldn't hurt to try a standard hail I suppose.  ::shrugs::

Host Capt_Reed says:
CTO:  How many probes do we have left?

CTO_Matt says:
CO:  We have several more, Sir.

Host Capt_Reed says:
CTO:  Would it be possible to equip a probe with communications devices?  If there is a Starfleet ship in there, I want to talk to them.

CTO_Matt says:
CO:  It is possible, but, even if we fit it with shielding, it will only last a couple of minutes.

Host Capt_Reed says:
CTO:  Well then, we need to be sure we know what to say.

FCO_Rhen says:
CO: A message in a bottle?  Load a probe with data and then shoot in their genera direction and hope they catch it?

CTO_Matt says:
CO:  I will have the CEO get to work on it now.

CTO_Matt says:
*CEO*:  We need a probe fitted with shielding and communications gear.  You can remove the sensors.

CEO_JJ says:
::working in Engineering, let's Craig go to check on the impulse generators::

CTO_Matt says:
CO:  Sir, should we have it set up as a relay, so that it boosts our signal?

Host Capt_Reed says:
FCO:  What would you suggest we tell them?  How to send a probe back to us with more information from their side?

Host Capt_Reed says:
CTO:  Precisely.

CEO_JJ says:
*CTO*: I can put on more shielding abilities without all those sensors, but it would be best if we just have a transmitter and a small isolinear chip with the message on it

Host AGMDave says:
ACTION: As the anamoly expands, it's gravitic field strenght increases as well.  Solar flares begin to erupt from the sun into the anamoly.  This seems to feed it even more.

FCO_Rhen says:
CO: That sounds about right, sir.  But we can't be too specific, if they are from another time period, specfically the past, we risk a debriefing by temporal investigations.

CTO_Matt says:
*CEO*:  Set it up so that it just boosts our signal as a relay.

Host Capt_Reed says:
FCO:  Pull us back a little..

CEO_JJ says:
Computer: site to site Transport access, I need a CLass IX Probe with just minimal propulsion

FCO_Rhen says:
::backs the ship off a bit, nice and slow::

CEO_JJ says:
*CTO*: Ok, it won't last as long though, I'll get back to you when I am finsihed.

CTO_Matt says:
*CTO*:  Ok.

Host AGMDave says:
ACTION: as the FCO begins to move the ship, he notices that it is not responding as it should.

Host Capt_Reed says:
FCO:  If they were indeed from another time period, it would seem likely that they were from the future.  If they were from the past, we would have been able to identify their warp signature.

CEO_JJ says:
::walks back and forth between the replicator and the probe putting in a Comm system and shielding::

CEO_JJ says:
::finishes::

CEO_JJ says:
*CTO*: Ready, it's loaded into the torpedo tube

FCO_Rhen says:
CO: True...uh...Captain, we have a slight problem, the helm doesn't feel right

CTO_Matt says:
*CEO*:  Roger.

Host Capt_Reed says:
FCO:  What's wrong?

CTO_Matt says:
::punches some buttons on his console::  CO:  Sir, the new probe is ready.

Host Capt_Reed says:
CTO:  Fire, then send a communication asking the other ship to identify itself, and what their condition is.

FCO_Rhen says:
CO: The helm is sluggish, as though the density of the surrounding space just increased...a lot...

Host Capt_Reed says:
FCO:  Try your best to compensate

CTO_Matt says:
CO:  Yes, Sir.  ::fires the torpedo, waiting for it to get a little closer to the anomaly and sends a mail through the probe asking the ship on the other side their identity and their condition::

FCO_Rhen says:
CO: Aye...::thinks, what does he think I'm doing?::

FCO_Rhen says:
::routes all available power to impulse and RCS sstems, and the people who had their holodec escapades interrupted can complain later::

Host AGMDave says:
ACTION: A medium sized asteroid hs been locked into the anamoly's gravity well.  It is headed for the Thomas.

CTO_Matt says:
CO:  Sir, asteroid approaching us.

CTO_Matt says:
::arms phasers and targets the asteroid::

Host Capt_Reed says:
FCO:  Increase speed to get us out of that asteroid's path.
CTO:  Hold on the weapons.  The energy could feed the anomoly.

Host AGMDave says:
ACTION: The probe disappears into the anamoly, but there is no sign of it being destroyed.

FCO_Rhen says:
CO: attempting to do so.

CTO_Matt says:
CO:  Yes, Sir.

CTO_Matt says:
CO:  Sir, the probe entered the anomaly and is has not been destroyed.

CEO_JJ says:
::feels as if things have gone into a snails pace in Engineering::

FCO_Rhen says:
*CEO*  I don't suppose you'd mind giving me a boost on the impulse engines, would you?

CEO_JJ says:
*FCO*: I can add some antimatter to the mix, a short boost

CTO_Matt says:
CO:  Sir, maybe we should cut down on the power to our thrusters and impulse engines.  they seem to be working in reverse.  ::looking at the lowly powered probe::

Host Capt_Reed says:
CTO:  Are you receiving any communication from the probe>

CTO_Matt says:
CO:  Nothing yet, Sir.

Host Capt_Reed says:
CTO:  Good idea.  The anomaly seems to be feeding on our power..

FCO_Rhen says:
::cringes::  *CEO* I wish you hadn't told me what you were planning to do...but , I suppose I don't want to spend the rest of my life here.

CEO_JJ says:
::readies a small amount of antimatter to be added to the impulse generators:: *FCO*: See the blinking red light on your console, that will activate the burst, just be careful, it is a very damaging mixture I can't to it to often.

FCO_Rhen says:
*CEO* Chief, if this works, we... don't know what I'll do.  If it doesn't, was nice knowing you.

CTO_Matt says:
FCO:  Hold off on that boost.  We need lower our power output.

Host AGMDave says:
ACTION: The anamoly expands again and the gravitic forces also increase.  The astroid closes in and the ship begins to shake.

FCO_Rhen says:
CTO: I'm not in any hurry to destroy the impulse system, this is just in case.

CNS_Savar says:
::Holds on for a rough ride::

CTO_Matt says:
::nods to the FCO::

Host Capt_Reed says:
::sits in the chair with a Captain-like expression on his face::

CTO_Matt says:
CO:  Sir, should we try to cut our impulse and just run on thrusters?

Host Capt_Reed says:
FCO:  Cut power to impulse and try thrusters.  If that doesn't start working, get us out of here with as much power as you can.

FCO_Rhen says:
CO: Understood...::cuts impulse engines and watches his readouts as the thrusters automatically come online::

Host AGMDave says:
ACTION: A solar flare hits the asteroid and blows it to bits.  The shockwave hits Thomas.

CTO_Matt says:
::holds onto his station as the ship rocks::

Host Capt_Reed says:
::watches as the lights go out and backups come on::

FCO_Rhen says:
::feels the shockwave hit the Thomas, gets one good look at his helm console's readout, up close and personal, before everything goes black::

CNS_Savar says:
::Manages to remain alive:: CO: All power is out.

CEO_JJ says:
*Bridge*Is everyone up there alright?

Host Capt_Reed says:
*CEO*:  It looks like everyone is fine up here.

CTO_Matt says:
::looks at his console after recovering from his spill, seeing the Thomas is being pulled into the anomaly::

CNS_Savar says:
CO: We are being pulled into the anamoly.

FCO_Rhen says:
::groans, insensate::

Host AGMDave says:
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