Host SMLea says:
USS Cherokee 
"Infinity's Child" - Part 3 
11407.20

Sip's Log, Stardate 11407.20, Captain Ayidee recording.  The Cherokee Senior Staff and selected officers are preparing to head to the cultural celebration on Korin Prime.  Obviously this will be a chance for us to not just meet a new civilization, but for us to get a first hand look at the strange energy barrier surrounding the Korin system.

Starring_
Lea as Guest Producer, Orbital_Director, and Computer
Steve Weller as CO_Ayidee
Zach Farland as CNS_Ens_Daniels 
Topper Loghry as CTO_Ens_Q’ten
Dawn Freeman as OPS_Cmdr_Nash
Andrew Cotterly as CMO_Lt_Talora

Guest Starring
Connor as Ambassador_Krellit
Tom Marsland as FCO_Ens_Tyler

Absent
Trish Yarborough as Executive Producer

<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<Begin Mission>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::In shuttle, linking PADD with shuttle sensors to get a closer view at the energy barrier.::

FCO_Ens_Tyler says:
::in the shuttle, sitting in the port forward seat, performing pre-flight checks::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::in a shuttle, mentally preparing for the upcoming festivities.::

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Steps into the shuttle and takes a seat, writing some notes on her PADD::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Sitting quietly, waiting for departure::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Have we gotten departure clearance from the Bridge?

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
::Strapped in in the shuttle, feeling itchy in my Sunday go to meeting uniform”.::

FCO_Ens_Tyler says:
::looks back, making sure everyone is taking their seats and getting ready for departure::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  We are cleared for departure, Captain.

FCO_Ens_Tyler says:
CO: On your orders, Sir.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
::Looking around and pulling the collar away from his neck::

Ambassador_Krellit says:
::walks in the Shuttlebay and looks around for the rest of the crew::

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
ALL: Um, was the Ambassador coming with us, or is she on another shuttle?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
ALL: The Ambassador will be joining us, I just want to be ready when she is so we can begin.

Ambassador_Krellit says:
::steps aboard the shuttle and takes a seat:: All: Good thing I didn't have to find my own way here.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Ambassador: Welcome aboard, Ambassador.  We're ready to depart as soon as you are.

Ambassador_Krellit says:
CO_Ayidee: Will you be dropping me at the actual venue or just nearby so I can walk the rest of the way?

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Sits up a little straighter::

FCO_Ens_Tyler says:
::reviews the flight plan in the computer one last time as they ready for departure::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Ambassador: We've been given a flight path, including a landing area.  Did you want to be placed elsewhere?

Ambassador_Krellit says:
::rolls her eyes at the CO's lack of sarcasm awareness:: CO: No, let's just get this over with.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
::Mumbles under his breath:: Self: ba' tam.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
FCO: You may launch when ready, Ensign.  Be careful to stay on the flight path, just in case the energy barrier is a bit testy.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Remains silent, but her eyes show her aggravation with the ambassador::

FCO_Ens_Tyler says:
CO: Aye, Captain. ::pushes a few buttons to lift the shuttle off the bay floor:: ALL: Taking us out, thrusters at half.

ACTION: The Cherokee shuttle lifts off smoothly and exits the Cherokee's Shuttlebay, making a smooth, graceful sweep toward the radiation barrier and the instructed entry point.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Stares out the portal window::

Ambassador_Krellit says:
::glares across from the CTO:: CTO: BiHnuch

FCO_Ens_Tyler says:
CO: Captain, we're approaching the entry point. Once we get on the instructed course and speed, we'll head in.  We've been warned to be prepared to lose all sensors for the journey through the field, which should take about ten minutes.  ::turns the shuttle gracefully toward the entry point to align with the plan he'd been given::

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
::growls::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
FCO: Understood, let's see if we can find a way around the sensor issue.  Worst that happens is we waste some time.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Taps into the sensor grid, putting a localized graviton field around the sensor pallet to see if it can keep the sensors working.::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: Don't growl, we'll find you something to eat when we get there.

FCO_Ens_Tyler says:
::looks over at the Operations Officer:: OPS: You're the sensor expert, not me Commander. Want to give it a shot?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: As we pass through see if passive and internal sensors can tell you what the field does to ship systems, especially the shields.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
CNS: Someplace secluded with any luck

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: And keep an eye on communications.  If this field is so powerful, it has to have some effect on all energy passing through.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: Yes, and I will join you.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
CO: Aye sir ::patches his PADD into shuttles sensors::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
FCO:  You seem to be doing a fine job.  I've got my hands full with communications.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Straining his neck to see out the front window, from where he's sitting in the back::

ACTION: 8 minutes left in the field.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
FCO: I'm going to fiddle with those myself, actually.  Was more thinking out loud.

Ambassador_Krellit says:
::reviewing some notes on her PADD::

FCO_Ens_Tyler says:
OPS: If you say so, Commander...  ::looks at the sensor readings:: CO: Oh, aye sir. ::sounds a bit relieved:: ALL: Approximately eight more minutes on this course until we should clear the field.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Looks over her own PADD::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CMO: See if you can notice any changes to our bio-readings with the lack of sensors, just to see if the field has a direct effect on us.

ACTION: Through the Viewscreen, most light is scattered...as if images beyond are being viewed through a soft-focus kaleidoscope. The radiation unevenly scatters much of the electromagnetic spectrum, including that of visible light.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::monitoring the communications::

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
CO: Already on it, sir. ::Smiles and continues to work on her PADD::

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
::Adjusts controls on the PADD trying to get some sort of picture about the energy field and it's affects::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
All: Quite a light show out there, folks.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Glances up from the uselessly distorted sensor readings.::  CNS: Impressive, makes me think the field distorts what tries to pass through it, at least energy.

FCO_Ens_Tyler says:
::looks up from his console briefly, intent on flying the shuttle right down the middle of the course given.::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CO: Aye, Sir.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO:  It appears that the shuttle has just lost all communication with other vessels as well as Starfleet channels.  That very well could have something to do with, for lack of a better term,  the light show outside.

ACTION: 6 minutes remain.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
FCO: Any "feedback" from the shuttle to indicate a direct effect of the field on the shuttle's flight path?

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
CO: The radiation is passing through us...but it's not affecting us. It's like trying to look at nothing. My scans are basically being avoided by the radiation.

FCO_Ens_Tyler says:
CO: Sir, I have no navigational sensors to tell if the field is having an effect on us.  Our flight plan tells us to fly straight, and that's all I'm focused on doing. But without any sensor to reference, we're completely flying blind.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
FCO: But does it seem that you need to "correct" the flight path, or are we staying inertial straight?

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
::Starts tapping his PADD trying get any sort of clear reading::

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
CO: Sir, the radiation only seems to affect energy sources. The more powerful the energy source the more the radiation seems to interfere with it.

ACTION: 4 minutes remain.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
CO: It seems to be interacting with the warp core the most, which would make sense since the warp core is the most powerful energy source on the shuttle.

FCO_Ens_Tyler says:
CO: Sir, I have nothing to indicate we're being pushed in any direction from my display.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::While admiring the view, wonders briefly if anything could live within the radiation border, like cell nuking alien monster types.  Dismisses thought as a flight of fantasy from an over active imagination::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: So the effect seems to effect energy, but we cannot tell if it has an effect on matter?

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
CO: So far it seems to have no affect at all on anything but energy.

ACTION: 2 minutes remain.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: So what purpose does the radiation border serve?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: I've never heard of anything like that.  Next question, rhetorical or not how would such a thing come into existence...even for a quick burst?

Ambassador_Krellit says:
::looks up momentarily:: All: The Korin claim it is natural.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
CNS: I have no idea, but according to these admittedly confusing readings, a large ship would not be able to cross the barrier.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
All: Everything serves a purpose, even in nature; especially in nature.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
The power output of it's warp core would attract this stuff like ghob flies to a rotten carcass.

ACTION: 30 seconds remain.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Ambassador: Yes they do.  But nature follows laws, and this law seems beyond our understanding.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
CO: Do we really know all the laws?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CMO: Probably never will, but that doesn't mean we can't try to understand it.

ACTION: The image through the front of the shuttle windows begins to gradually come back into focus, as the shuttle clears the inner perimeter of the radiation field.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Shrugs:: CO/Ambassador: Besides, one of the laws of nature I've learned, is there's always room for lies and deception. They can claim all they want.

FCO_Ens_Tyler says:
ALL: We're coming out of the radiation field.

ACTION: Sensors spring back to life, picking up a thriving second planet of the system, multiple short-range vessels in orbit, landing, and taking off, as well as several vessels in orbit of the first and third rocky planets of the system, and multiple mining craft detected in the inner asteroid field.

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
::Notices the readings on his PADD are beginning to return::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CMO: Semantics, doctor.  Even if they were not telling the truth, it comes back to "how did it come into existence?"

ACTION: Strangely, the backdrop to all this activity is not the typical clear curtain of sparkling lights against a black sky, but rather a shimmering black-blue image in all directions, as the view of the outside universe is twisted and distorted by the surrounding radiation barrier.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
CO: If they were lying, then they'd know the answer.

FCO_Ens_Tyler says:
::pokes a few more buttons:: CO: Sir, course laid in for the second planet.  Shall I take us in?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::looking at the view out the window.::  ALL:  Now there is a view to behold.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
FCO: Affirmative, bring us in.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
All: Just when you thought the show was over...  ::Looking out the window, still::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Stairs at the view.::  All: Light is definitely altered.  Mass seems unaffected as far as we can tell…

ACTION: As the shuttle proceeds, another shuttle - of Korin origin - is detected entering the system from another angle, just now exiting the barrier field as well. The shuttle sets course for Korin Prime.

FCO_Ens_Tyler says:
::Engages 1/4 impulse, heading into an orbit vector towards the second planet::

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
CO: Sir tactical readings show that none of the ships in the area are armed with anything more than asteroid guns, and grapples with the exception of two vessels that are currently orbiting Korin Prime.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Files that information away for future use.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Computer: Based on our vector and velocity entering system, can you compare known star and other known objects positions in space to what we are seeing, to "Filter out" the effect?

ACTION: The Cherokee shuttle achieves orbit around Korin Prime.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: I want to know if there is a pattern or if it is random.

Host Orbital_Director says:
@COM: Shuttle: OPS: Cherokee shuttle! Welcome to Korin Prime. You are cleared for landing on Landing Pad 8, per your flight plan.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
COM:  Orbital Director:  Understood. Coming in to land.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Suddenly remembers the last time she went to a party and winces::

FCO_Ens_Tyler says:
::scans the atmosphere to see if it will be a bumpy ride down or not::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CO/FCO: We are cleared for landing. Our designated Land Pad is Landing Pad 8.  It's currently on our flight plan.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
::Senses by expression CMO isn't in to this::  CMO: It'll be okay.  I'll buy you a sno-cone.

Host Computer says:
CO: Analyzing.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Blinks:: CNS: Umm...a what?

FCO_Ens_Tyler says:
ALL: Taking us down. ::de-orbits the shuttle, headed for the landing pad:: ALL: Should be a pretty smooth ride down.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CMO: I think it's something they use to clarify paths on a ski or sledding path.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CMO: I don't know what's in store for us at this festival but my kind of celebration involves good music and sno-cones.

ACTION: As the Cherokee shuttle comes in for a landing, various other shuttles are seen landing and taking off - more landing than the alternative.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: Remember, we have a job to do here, but we also need to learn what we can about this place.

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
CO: A what path? ::Completely confused::

FCO_Ens_Tyler says:
::takes the shuttle over landing pad 8, and gently touches her down::

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CMO: It must be a Swiss thing.  ::Still looking out window::

ACTION: The shuttle lands softly on the landing pad.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
FCO: Nicely done, Sir.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: And it goes without saying, we are guests, so let's act accordingly.

FCO_Ens_Tyler says:
CNS: Thanks, Counselor.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: Remember, six eyes, they see all.  ::Said more for his own benefit, than for CTO::

CMO_Lt_Talora says:
::Sighs:: Self: It's been years, and I still don't know some of these references....::Shakes head and looks back to her PADD::

CTO_ENS_Q`ten says:
::Unstraps himself and stand up, suddenly hit by a full body shiver as his dress uniforms itches so bad:: CNS: Makes one wonder what they're always looking out for.

CNS_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO: I bet they never eat grapefruit.

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