=/\= A Call to Duty =/\=

USS Claymore NCC-80820
SD 10302.25
Staring:
Mason Stevenson as Captain Patrick Randolph
Ryan Matthew Roe as FCO LTJG Theron Kayle
Cam Farris as OPS Lt. Commander William Farris
Perry Hooks as CSO LTJG Alexander Taylor
Joshua Malachi as CEO LTJG Dandin Lai
Kyle Jordan as CTO Ensign Liko Pale
Chris Tala as CIV Ensign D’Aurayen Alezka
SM Carol Ray
Also Staring:
Gilles Leger as KCO Gorchek
Kytra as Loral
Carol Ray as KXO Dorchan
Missing in Action:
Jean Luc as CMO Ensign Jean Luc

SD 10302.25 Season Three Episode Thirty-five (Mission #125) Watership Down Part 1

The USS Claymore is currently enroute to the Delvinia System to investigate the probable crash of a Borg probe on the fifth moon of Delvinia Seven. There is a chance that the colonist message was intercepted by the Klingons since the System is only 25 ly from the Klingon border.

The colonists sent a shuttle to investigate which was destroyed right after it sent a preliminary report to the colony on Delvinia Seven. The colonists are unsure of what caused the destruction of the shuttle.

If this is a Borg probe the crew of the Claymore needs to retrieve the probe before the Klingon's do.

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OPS_LtCmdr_Farris says:
::Preparing to hail the Delvinia Seven colony as he monitors for any Klingon communications::

CTO_Ens_Liko says:
::brings the ship to yellow alert::

CTO_Ens_Liko says:
CO: As requested we are at yellow alert sir.

CSO_LtJG_Taylor says:
:: watches the sensors, while scanning::

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
CTO:  Thank you Ens. Liko.  FCO:  ETA?

CEO_LtJG_Lai says:
::On the bridge, monitoring systems and going over some of the possible things that could be hazardous if the probe is in fact of Borg origin::

FCO_LtJG_Theron says:
::sitting at the helm, going over Klingon battle tactics per the Captains instructions, preparing possible counter measures, checks ETA:: CO: Sir our ETA to the Delvinia system is 1 hour.

CIV_Ens_Alezka says:
::Sitting at the Engineering II display on the bridge. He brings up all the database information on Delvinia VII and begins reviewing historical records of the region. Letting out a soft sigh, he glances over towards Dandin and cracks a slight smile::

CTO_Ens_Liko says:
::begins to scan for any Klingon or Borg activity::

OPS_LtCmdr_Farris says:
CO: Captain, I am about to hail the colony to retrieve an update on their status.

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
FCO/CTO:  Are you prepared for the possibility of an attack with the Klingons?

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
OPS:  Proceed Mr. Farris.

CTO_Ens_Liko says:
FCO: Shall we construct a battle strategy?

FCO_LtJG_Theron says:
::stands up with PADD:: CO: I believe I have some possible counter measures, I was about to discuss them with Ensign Liko. ::walks to the Tactical console::

OPS_LtCmdr_Farris says:
COM: Delvinia Seven: Delvinia Seven colony, this is the USS Claymore. We are approximately one hour away. What is your current status?

CTO_Ens_Liko says:
CTO: All quantum torpedo launchers are ready, phasers running at 100% efficiency.

OPS_LtCmdr_Farris says:
::Waiting for a reply as he keeps an eye out for Klingon communications traffic::

Loral says:
@COM: Claymore: I want to know why it's taking you so long!

CTO_Ens_Liko says:
CO: All quantum torpedo launchers are ready, phasers running at 100% efficiency.

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
CTO:  Thank you for the report.

FCO_LtJG_Theron says:
::at tactical next to Liko:: CTO:  I think we should be alright, we know a lot about their tactics since we have fought along side of them so much, but depending on the type of ship we encounter, there are some things that should give us an advantage.

CIV_Ens_Alezka says:
::As he reads over the data, he lets out a slight yawn and does his best to suppress it. As he does, the words before him begin to blur, and he shakes his head once quickly - hoping to reclaim his equilibrium::

CEO_LtJG_Lai says:
::Makes some final calibrations to the deflector array , just as a precaution. He understands that he can't do much else until the probe has been scanned, and its capabilities more accurately discovered::

OPS_LtCmdr_Farris says:
COM: Delvinia: I apologize for our speed. We were just deployed. Now, please, what is your status?

FCO_LtJG_Theron says:
::remembers something he forgot:: CO: Sir if I may make one preliminary recommendation?

Loral says:
@COM: Claymore: I'm okay, but I've lost contact with the observatory on the moon, and I lost 6 people in the shuttle explosion, but other then that everything's peachy keen ::obviously sarcastic::

CSO_LtJG_Taylor says:
:: continues scanning the area, nothing found yet::

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
FCO:  Go ahead Lt.JG.

OPS_LtCmdr_Farris says:
COM: Delvinia: Understood. Have there been any new developments?

CTO_Ens_Liko says:
FCO: Perhaps we enable a pattern called Theta-1, in which we hit and run. Basically after we fire we break and come around for a second run, by that time the phasers and torpedoes should have reloaded. What do you think?

CIV_Ens_Alezka says:
::As he continues to read over the historical records, he sighs once more:: ~~~CEO: I don't know what is worse...being put to sleep by this assignment, or being stuck in another galaxy...~~~ ::He sends his thought, attempting to be humorous, but quite sure that his thoughts seem mellow and bored::

Loral says:
@COM: Claymore: No, but I would like to be able to communicate with the observatory!

FCO_LtJG_Theron says:
CO: If it should unfortunately come to a battle confrontation, we should release active tachyons into the area, that will render their cloaking devices to detection.  We'd be able to track them through the wake of the particles like a duck in water.

CEO_LtJG_Lai says:
::Raises an eyebrow, and shifts his view do D'Aurayen:: ~~~CIV: Are you alright?~~~ ::Is concerned for his friend::

CTO_Ens_Liko says:
FCO: Perhaps we enable a pattern called Theta-1, in which we hit and run. Basically after we fire we break and come around for a second run, by that time the phasers and torpedoes should have reloaded. What do you think?

CTO_Ens_Liko says:
FCO: What do you think?

CSO_LtJG_Taylor says:
:: Continues scanning the area.  Begins to pull up any information on the area to prepare for anything::

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
FCO:  Good thinking.  Set it up in the event we have to use it.

FCO_LtJG_Theron says:
CTO: That’s a fine tactic, but Klingon Birds of Prey are just as if not more maneuverable than an Akira class.

CIV_Ens_Alezka says:
::He glances up from his display and gives a fake smile. Next to him is the PADD which he prepared earlier, however he does his best to ignore it:: ~~~CEO: Ummm, yeah...sure, I'm fine. Just had a rough night, is all...and these reports aren't helping...~~~

OPS_LtCmdr_Farris says:
COM: Delvinia: Understood. Claymore out. ::Closes the COM channel:: CO: Captain, I have just spoken with a very cranky person on Delvinia. From what I understand, there are no new developments. The probe is still there and they can't make contact with their moon observatory.

CTO_Ens_Liko says:
FCO: This is where the maneuvering thrusters and tractor beams come in handy!

CTO_Ens_Liko says:
FCO: So?

FCO_LtJG_Theron says:
CO: Aye sir.  ::turns to engineering console:: CEO: Lai, can you prepare the main deflector to emit active tachyon particles, it'll help us if we need it against the cloak.

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
OPS:  Why do you get the feeling the officer was cranky?

FCO_LtJG_Theron says:
CTO: Exactly, I'll keep us moving and you keep us firing, that’s the best plan, I'm betting on a larger capitol ship like an Attack Cruiser, we can run circles around those.

ACTION: The Claymore is ten minutes from the 5th moon of Delvinia VII.

CTO_Ens_Liko says:
FCO: Call it theta-1, it is an easy codename. that repeating every thing we said.

FCO_LtJG_Theron says:
::walks back to the helm and sits:: CO: Sir we are 10 minutes from the Delvinia system.

OPS_LtCmdr_Farris says:
CO: Well, Captain, the first clue was that I was greeted with the question of why we were taking so long and then only a very irritated voice at our apparent incompetence.

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
FCO:  Thank you.  Once we are in range, slow to one half impulse.

FCO_LtJG_Theron says:
CO: Understood.  ::nods in confirmation to the CTO::

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
OPS:  It must be because there has been a loss of life.  I know how the officer feels.

CEO_LtJG_Lai says:
::Taps his console as he adjusts the intermix formula:: ~~~CIV: Oh...okay...Are you sure? Nothing bothering you?~~~ FCO: Yes, Lieutenant. The deflector's preparation should take a little bit of time, but I'll get right on it.

CTO_Ens_Liko says:
CO: I've implemented a new tactical strategy called Theta-1. If we are under attack I will implement it.

FCO_LtJG_Theron says:
CEO: Understood.

CIV_Ens_Alezka says:
::He gives a nervous glance towards the PADD sitting next to him and then back at Lai:: ~~~CEO: Positive sir. I'll be sure to catch up on my sleep tonight...~~~ ::He gives another false smile before he yawns a second time::

OPS_LtCmdr_Farris says:
CO: Just a warning... Tread lightly if you end up speaking with her.

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
CTO:  Have you tested it through the computer yet to see how it might respond?

OPS_LtCmdr_Farris says:
::Goes back to monitoring for Klingon communications::

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
OPS:  Thank you for the warning.  As a CO, I have the experience.

CTO_Ens_Liko says:
CO: There will be slight stress on the hull due to the maneuvering thrusters firing random sharp turns.  Also we need extra power for the tractor beam.

CTO_Ens_Liko says:
CEO: Can you get me more power for the tractor beam, incase we need it?

CEO_LtJG_Lai says:
~~~CIV: If you say so...~~~ ::Wonders what's bothering D'Aur, but decides to drop it...for now:: ~~~CIV: And you don't have to call me sir.~~~

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
OPS:  Mr. Farris, allot what power the CTO needs for the tractor beam.

OPS_LtCmdr_Farris says:
::Makes a note of general traffic and attempts to sift through it::

FCO_LtJG_Theron says:
::sees we are approaching Delvinia, preparing to drop from warp, initiates manual helm control::

OPS_LtCmdr_Farris says:
CO: Aye. ::Moves more power to the tractor beam::

CIV_Ens_Alezka says:
::For a brief moment his smile because genuine and he motions to the officers collar:: ~~~CEO: Oh but I do, Lieutenant. It's not proper for a junior officer to address a superior on duty in an informal fashion...~~~ ::He smiles jokingly::

FCO_LtJG_Theron says:
::turns in his chair::  CO: One last thing Captain, I do have the crews on standby with the fighters, incase we need to give the Klingons more than one target to worry about.

CEO_LtJG_Lai says:
::Begins working on preparing the Navigational Deflector to release tachyon particles if necessary to unmask any cloaked ships:: ~~~CIV: Well, then, junior officer, I order you to stop calling me Sir.~~~ ::Gives a bigger smile::

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
FCO:  Thank you Mr. Theron.  That is always a possibility.

FCO_LtJG_Theron says:
::smiles:: CO: But again, I hope it wont come to that.

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
FCO:  Don't we all.  Take us into an orbit above the probe site.  CSO:  Begin scanning once we are in position.

CIV_Ens_Alezka says:
::He smiles back and brings up a separate set of reports on Delvinia VII:: ~~~CEO: Aye, aye sir...I mean, Mr. Lai...~~~

CSO_LtJG_Taylor says:
CO: Yes sir.

CEO_LtJG_Lai says:
CSO: Lieutenant Taylor, in conjunction with the tachyon particles, would you be able to configure sensors to search for De Broglie waves that occur with cloaked ships?

CSO_LtJG_Taylor says:
CEO: Lieutenant Lai, I'll do what I can.

FCO_LtJG_Theron says:
::drops the Claymore from warp and goes to 1/2 impulse, brings the Claymore to standard orbit over the 'crash site':: CO: Sir we are in orbit of the planet, over the coordinates of the crash site.

OPS_LtCmdr_Farris says:
CO: Shall I inform them of our arrival?

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
FCO:  Thank you Mr. Theron.  OPS:  Contact the Colonists.  CSO:  Begin Scanning.

CSO_LtJG_Taylor says:
CEO: Lieutenant Lai, I'll do what I can.

CSO_LtJG_Taylor says:
CO: Yes sir, scanning now.

CIV_Ens_Alezka says:
::As they enter orbit, he moves his reports off to the side and begins bringing up full spectral scans, relaying the information to the Science displays. As he does, he glances over the Chief Science Officer and then back at his display::

OPS_LtCmdr_Farris says:
CO: Aye. COM: Delvinia: Delvinia colony, this is the USS Claymore. We have now arrived.

Loral says:
@COM: Claymore: It's about time.

CTO_Ens_Liko says:
::runs more scans for any activity::

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
::nods to the CSO::  CIV:  Have you been familiarizing yourself with the Klingon Campaign in this area of space?

OPS_LtCmdr_Farris says:
COM: Delvinia: Has anything changed since our last communication?

ACTION: The Klingon Vorcha Cruiser Bet'fel uncloaks in front of the Claymore. The ship is obviously an old one as it doesn't have the normal appearance of most Vorcha Cruisers. Evident battle scarring from battles long past is seen all over the hull as evidenced by phaser marks.

FCO_LtJG_Theron says:
CEO: Is the Tachyon spread ready?

CIV_Ens_Alezka says:
CO: Yes sir, I have...::He glances towards his displays, the same records he's been pouring over for days with little change::

Loral says:
@COM: Claymore: Nothing. We're still waiting for communications to be restored

CTO_Ens_Liko says:
CO: Shields on stand-by.

KCO_Gorchek says:
#::sighs:: K_XO: I knew Starfleet would show up...

OPS_LtCmdr_Farris says:
COM: Delvinia: We will do our best. Claymore out.

FCO_LtJG_Theron says:
::looks up at the view screen at the ship::

CSO_LtJG_Taylor says:
:: Begins scanning in the area of the fifth moon::

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
CTO:  Is the Klingon Ship Battle Ready?

Host KXO_Dorchan says:
#KCO: Yeah but they showed up as expected.

CTO_Ens_Liko says:
::scans the ship::

CIV_Ens_Alezka says:
::He notes an alert on his scanners and looks up to see the damaged Klingon vessel on their display. He yawns again and turns back to his display, bringing up more records from the region::

CEO_LtJG_Lai says:
FCO: Sorry, Sir, it won't be ready for a while...

CSO_LtJG_Taylor says:
CO: Captain the Klingon Vorcha Cruiser Bet'fel uncloaked in front of us sir.

FCO_LtJG_Theron says:
::nods, wonders why that would be, but accepts the CEOs answer::

OPS_LtCmdr_Farris says:
CO: Shall I open a channel?

KCO_Gorchek says:
#::shakes head:: K_XO: They should begin by wanting to talk very soon

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
OPS:  Lets wait a moment.  I want to see what they do.  ::stares at the Screen::

Host KXO_Dorchan says:
#KCO: If they follow normal protocols. Well weapons are locked on and ready if needed.

CSO_LtJG_Taylor says:
CO: The ship is old and doesn't have the normal appearance of most Vorcha Cruisers, marks of war adorn the hull.

OPS_LtCmdr_Farris says:
Self: This is new... I don't like waiting...

KCO_Gorchek says:
#::raises his feet and puts in on footstool::

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
::walks::

CTO_Ens_Liko says:
CO: Sir the ship is relatively fit for combat.

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
CTO:  Interesting.  OPS:  Open a Channel.

OPS_LtCmdr_Farris says:
CO: Aye. ::Hails the Klingon ship and waits for them to answer::

CSO_LtJG_Taylor says:
:: Continues scan of the area::

Host KXO_Dorchan says:
#KCO: They are still running scans. ::bangs on the console as it tries to fizzle out::

CIV_Ens_Alezka says:
::He glances towards the Captain and begins to wonder what is going on through his head:: ~~~CEO: Is making a Klingon warship wait really the brightest of all ideas?~~~ ::He sighs and goes back to his database::

KCO_Gorchek says:
#COM: Claymore: OPS: This is Commander Gorchek commanding the Bet'fel... What do you want?

KCO_Gorchek says:
#::stands and looks in the viewscreen::

CEO_LtJG_Lai says:
~~~CIV: Probably not...~~~

CTO_Ens_Liko says:
~~~CIV: Don't think to loud.~~~

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
::waits for the OPS to let him know about the channel::

OPS_LtCmdr_Farris says:
COM: Bet'fel: I am redirecting you to our Captain. One second. CO: Captain, I think they're ready to talk.

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
COMM: KCO:  This is Captain Patrick Randolph of the USS Claymore.

ACTION: The CSO's scans are inconclusive.

CSO_LtJG_Taylor says:
CO: Captain I have no clear readings of the area.

KCO_Gorchek says:
#COM: Claymore: CO: Same question Captain... What do you want?

CIV_Ens_Alezka says:
::He turns quickly and gives a death stare to the Tactical Officer. His thoughts are dark and annoyed...:: ~~~CTO: Stay out...of my mind.~~~ ::His thoughts are quick and commanding as she shuts Pale out of his mind::

CEO_LtJG_Lai says:
::Begins powering down a few non essential systems in case more power is needed elsewhere::

OPS_LtCmdr_Farris says:
Self: Typical Klingon greeting... nothing new.

KCO_Gorchek says:
#::hopes the XO will fix the console soon::

CSO_LtJG_Taylor says:
CO: My scans show nothing.  :: continues scans::

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
COMM: KCO:  We are responding to a call from the Colonist on Delvinia Seven.

CTO_Ens_Liko says:
~~~CIV: It won't work, my abilities are lets just say, unknown to you.~~~ ::he smiles and turns his attention to the viewscreen::

KCO_Gorchek says:
#::mutes the sound:: K_XO: Well... have you found the Khest probe yet ?

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
CSO/CEO:  Have you located the probe yet and if so we need to get it aboard.

Host KXO_Dorchan says:
#KCO: Nothing... ::mutters a few Klingon curses:: It's like nothing down there exists.

OPS_LtCmdr_Farris says:
::Watches the screen, trying to figure out what they're talking about::

CEO_LtJG_Lai says:
OPS: Can we have more power to sensors?

CIV_Ens_Alezka says:
::He glances over at the Tactical Officer once again and does not respond, placing up telepathic barriers and locking out his mind. D'Aurayen finds the intrusion offensive and does his best to purge the additional mind from his own::

KCO_Gorchek says:
#::turns on sound and smiles:: COM: Claymore: CO: And we are looking for the same thing you are Captain... no lies.... may the best one succeed.

OPS_LtCmdr_Farris says:
CEO: I'll see what I can do. ::Redirects spare power to the sensor array, trying to keep any from being taken from the tractor:: CEO: How's that?

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
COMM: KCO:  One difference here Klingon Commander, this is Federation Territory.

CEO_LtJG_Lai says:
CSO: Can you get a better sensor sweep now?

CSO_LtJG_Taylor says:
CEO: Let me try.

CSO_LtJG_Taylor says:
:: begins scanning again::

CEO_LtJG_Lai says:
::Monitors Tractor emitters and transporter systems, making sure they're all in working order in case they're needed in a pinch::

CTO_Ens_Liko says:
CO:: Weapons are on stand-by. I've masked our weapons from their sensors.

KCO_Gorchek says:
#COM: Claymore: CO: And do I look like an invading Romulan p'tak to you?  We are now part of your "glorious" Federation Captain ::sits in his chair::

CSO_LtJG_Taylor says:
CEO: Nothing, still no sign of the probe.

KCO_Gorchek says:
#::mutes the sound again:: K_XO: Do we have any functional shuttles?

CIV_Ens_Alezka says:
::He sighs internally and glances over to the Tactical Officer once more before returning to the reports before him. Sifting through the material, he brings up records of any known Klingon vessels serving in the Delvinia region during the war::

CEO_LtJG_Lai says:
CO: Sir, we still can't find the probe. Suggestions?

Host KXO_Dorchan says:
#::laughs:: KCO: You are wishing for miracles again brother.

CSO_LtJG_Taylor says:
CO: Captain I still have no sign of the probe, scans are not picking it up, it’s almost like a dark void down there.

Loral says:
@COM: Claymore: Have you got it figured out yet?

KCO_Gorchek says:
#::mutes the sound again:: K_XO: Send a sensor probe down there... maybe a closer scan may help.

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
COM:  KCO:  You may be Commander but with recent events, I must be cautious here.

OPS_LtCmdr_Farris says:
::Wondering why they are constantly muting themselves:: Self: Something fishy is going on here...

Host KXO_Dorchan says:
#KCO: Aye. ::activates a probe and sends it down::

FCO_LtJG_Theron says:
::watches the probe leave the vessel on the viewscreen::

KCO_Gorchek says:
#::opens a channel:: COM: Claymore: CO: Recent events... I am telling you what I am doing... I do not lie... It is a simple matter of who will find it first Captain.

CIV_Ens_Alezka says:
::He notes an entry in the historical records about a diplomatic meeting on the surface of Delvinia VII and he looks up from his display:: CO: Captain, I may have a recommendation that may help us...

CEO_LtJG_Lai says:
::Thinks for a moment:: CIV: Do you know what the moon is made up of?

KCO_Gorchek says:
#::gets purple faced::

Host KXO_Dorchan says:
#::looks around:: KCO: Calm down brother...we will be victorious.

CTO_Ens_Liko says:
CSO: Have you recalibrated your sensors to pick up nano-probes?

Loral says:
@::taps her foot on the floor and waits for them to respond::

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
COMM: KCO:  Nor am I lying.  We were sent here to respond the colonists call.  Whoever finds this, it should benefit the entire Federation, including the Klingon Empire, which as you have pointed out, is part of the Federation.

KCO_Gorchek says:
#::bangs hand on arm:: K_XO: We had BETTER  or someone WILL PAY ! ::spits out every word::

CSO_LtJG_Taylor says:
CTO: Working on it now.

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
CIV:  Go ahead.

OPS_LtCmdr_Farris says:
COM: Delvinia: We're kind of busy... will reply later. Claymore out.

CSO_LtJG_Taylor says:
:: begins recalibrating the sensors to pick up nanoprobes::

Loral says:
@::growls:: Self: Starfleet. They like taking their sweet time.

Host KXO_Dorchan says:
#::turns back to monitor the sensors and lets loose a string of curse words::

CTO_Ens_Liko says:
CSO: I'm sending tactical info on all previous Borg encounters. there might be something there you can use.

CIV_Ens_Alezka says:
::He is disjointed for a moment and looks down at his sensor scans from their arrival. As he glances at the material he opens his mind to Lai:: ~~~CEO: Standard composition, iron/nickel core, class-m atmosphere, gold, sulfur, nitrogen...all common elements...~~~

CSO_LtJG_Taylor says:
CTO: Thanks, any aid is welcome.

ACTION: The Klingon probe disappears from sensors.

CSO_LtJG_Taylor says:
:: finishes the fixing the sensors for nanoprobes::

CTO_Ens_Liko says:
CO: We lost the probe.

FCO_LtJG_Theron says:
::sits and wonders why we are all sitting here when we should be down trying to find the probe::

KCO_Gorchek says:
#<KCSO_K'saga> K_CO: Sir.... our probe... it is gone...

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
CSO:  Can you locate any wreckage what so ever?

CTO_Ens_Liko says:
CO: Captain perhaps we can take a shuttle craft to the surface.

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
CTO:  No.  The first shuttle sent was lost.

KCO_Gorchek says:
#K_CSO: Who destroyed it ?  Who do we blame?

CSO_LtJG_Taylor says:
CO: No sir, I can't locate any information.

CTO_Ens_Liko says:
CO: Was it destroyed or lost contact?

KCO_Gorchek says:
#<KCSO_K'saga> K_CO: It is just gone Sir.... no malfunction... no debris... just... gone

CEO_LtJG_Lai says:
~~~CIV: Thanks...~~~ ::Wonders why things seem to be disappearing in this Bermuda-triangle-like area::

CSO_LtJG_Taylor says:
:: Scans the area and uses the information given by the CTO to try and locate the probe::

OPS_LtCmdr_Farris says:
CO: Captain, perhaps we should beam down an away team? Whatever is down there doesn't seem to be bothering the colonists. Or, perhaps, we should attempt to find out what happened to the moon outpost?

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
CTO:  Suggested that it was destroyed but if the probe was destroyed , we would read some type of weapons fire right?

CTO_Ens_Liko says:
CO: Not always captain.

CIV_Ens_Alezka says:
~~~CEO: Another vortex...possibly a dampening field that's interfering with our scans? The shuttle could still be there, we just might not be able to see it...and in the field it may not have enough power to escape...~~~

KCO_Gorchek says:
#<KCSO_K'saga> K_CO: It is just gone Sir.... no malfunction... no debris... just... gone

CEO_LtJG_Lai says:
~~~CIV: That's a possibility. ~~~

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
OPS:  Try contacting the astronomical observatory on the moon.

CTO_Ens_Liko says:
CO: But we need to get to it before the Klingons lose their patience.

KCO_Gorchek says:
#All: Hu'Tegh !!!!!! ::bangs hand on arm again::

OPS_LtCmdr_Farris says:
CO: Aye. COM: Observatory: This is the USS Claymore. Please respond.

Host KXO_Dorchan says:
#KCO: He is right...it would seem it just isn't there anymore.

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
CTO:  Understood.  I am concerned that this may be more than just a crash site.

CSO_LtJG_Taylor says:
CO: Captain on scans, I have debris from the colony shuttle, floating in space.

ACTION: Communications to the observatory go unanswered.

OPS_LtCmdr_Farris says:
CSO: Can you give me a reading on the moon observatory please?

FCO_LtJG_Theron says:
::holding orbit::

CIV_Ens_Alezka says:
::As his mind begins to work, he moves the reports aside and begins to prepare a multi-spectral scan of the surface. If he is able to detect any energy or heat signatures that the scanners don't register on a regular basis, he may be able to identify the crash site, or their 'Bermuda triangle.'::

CTO_Ens_Liko says:
OPS: Would it be possible to recalibrate the tractor beam to emit a sensor sweep. I'm sure it can, just want to double check.

CSO_LtJG_Taylor says:
:: pulls up a reading on the moon observatory::

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
CSO:  Keep scanning for the Borg device.  CTO:  Look at the CSO's scans of the debris...how was it destroyed?

OPS_LtCmdr_Farris says:
CTO: I've never heard of anything like that. The tractor beam is not meant for things like that.

KCO_Gorchek says:
#K_XO: Find me the probe you k'pekt... or I will have your head.

CTO_Ens_Liko says:
OPS: Doesn't mean it can't. It a more condensed beam than a regular sensor.

CSO_LtJG_Taylor says:
OPS: I can pick up the building itself, but nothing inside, my scans are blocked.

Host KXO_Dorchan says:
#::turns and glares:: KCO: How can I find the probe...it's like it never existed.

CTO_Ens_Liko says:
CO: Scanning.

OPS_LtCmdr_Farris says:
CTO: The tractor beams are not meant to receive readings like our sensor array. I highly doubt that it could be changed to function in that way.

OPS_LtCmdr_Farris says:
CSO: What do you mean the scans are blocked? Dampening field or something?

FCO_LtJG_Theron says:
::looks at CSO, knowing we need to take action soon:: CSO: Your scans are blocked but can a transporter beam get through?

CTO_Ens_Liko says:
OPS: Jeez, and people say time travel is impossible.

KCO_Gorchek says:
#K_XO: Then go down and get it.... I'll throw you out of the airlock myself if I have to.

CTO_Ens_Liko says:
OPS: Never mind. I'll look into it some other time.

CSO_LtJG_Taylor says:
OPS/FCO: I'm not sure, scans of the building are blocked, but I'm working on it.

Host KXO_Dorchan says:
#KCO: You want it that bad you go get it yourself.

CTO_Ens_Liko says:
CO: Captain, the probe wasn't destroyed, it disappeared. There is no evidence of any wreckage.

CIV_Ens_Alezka says:
CSO: Lieutenant, readjust your sensors to these coordinates...::He sends the data to the Sci. console:: CSO: You see that? CO: It appears that there is a null area near the observatory...an area our sensors can't penetrate...

OPS_LtCmdr_Farris says:
CSO: Aye... CO: Captain, attempts at communication are not promising. I believe that there may be dampening fields around the moon observatory and the crash site.

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
CTO:  He said he found shuttle debris.

CSO_LtJG_Taylor says:
CIV: Yes, readjusting now.

KCO_Gorchek says:
#::steps across the bridge in a flash and grabs the XO by the throat:: K_XO: Say AGAIN ! ::clenches hard his throat::

CTO_Ens_Liko says:
CO: The shuttle or the probe?

CEO_LtJG_Lai says:
::Tries to amplify the sensor power, seeing if they can possibly cut through...whatever it is that's affecting them:: CSO: Attempting to modulate sensor array.

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
CSO:  Any idea as to how they got there.  CTO:  The shuttle.

Host KXO_Dorchan says:
#KCO: Go ahead and kill me brother this rat trap of a ship is going to kill us all before it's over with.

FCO_LtJG_Theron says:
::sits in his chair facing the bridge crew with his arms folded::

CSO_LtJG_Taylor says:
CO: No clue sir.

CIV_Ens_Alezka says:
::As he works on getting through the apparent null space, he sighs and begins to break down some of the barriers he placed up before, hoping that he might be able to pick up anything unusual via his telepathic senses - a long shot, but a hope::

CSO_LtJG_Taylor says:
:: readjusts the sensors::

CSO_LtJG_Taylor says:
:: begins scans of the area::

FCO_LtJG_Theron says:
CO: Sir we might be able to land a shuttle outside the null space or even beam outside of it, we might have to do some hiking but I bet we'd find more answers down there.

CTO_Ens_Liko says:
CO: I might not be clear, but there is something that resembles a Borg signature in the debris field.

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
CSO/CIV:  any ideas on ways to penetrate it?

KCO_Gorchek says:
#::throws the XO against the wall:: K_XO: So be it... I will go down and get it...

OPS_LtCmdr_Farris says:
::Starts to check to see where the moon observatory is compared to the crash site::

CSO_LtJG_Taylor says:
CO: Not sure at the moment sir, still working on some possibilities.

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
FCO:  I see no other choice.  CSO:  Take the FCO and CEO down to the planet and begin an investigation.

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