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 U.S.S. Claymore
						
 Mission Transcript

 Stardate 10403.23

Episode – 161

   “Into the Woods”

    Part 2

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ACO Log: Stardate 10403.23: The Captain’s death is still weighing heavily on the crew…with still many unanswered questions.  The ship and its crew are to return to Starbase 421.  With the mission complete, their Captain dead, what possibly lies ahead, and what questions will be answered or unanswered?

\=/\=/\=/\=/\= Resume U.S.S. Claymore Mission /\=/\=/\=/\=/

OPS_Lt_Chaser says:
:: sits quietly at her station, very sullen, her tail drooping behind her ::
SO_Love says:
::On the bridge adjusting sensors for nothing better to do.  The silence of emotions hangs heavy on the bridge.::
CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
::in her quarters meditating::
ACO_LtCmdr_Taylor says:
::In the ready room finishing up some paper work...and about to enter the bridge::
AXO_LtCmdr_Theron says:
:sitting in the command chair reading over a report::
CTO_LTjg_Blade says:
::going over some routine sensor reports at Tactical::
SO_Love says:
::Nothing in the area, the sensors so fine tuned they would detect an amoebae, she turns around to watch the bridge.::
AXO_LtCmdr_Theron says:
::tapping his finger on the arm rest, letting his mind wander:: CTO: Any other ships in the area, Lt?
CTO_LTjg_Blade says:
AXO: No, Sir.
CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
*Ens, Spanner*: Make sure all systems are online and in order.  Be ready for the ship's departure.  I will join you shortly in engineering.
OPS_Lt_Chaser says:
:: locks up the final files on the death of Captain Randolph ::
AXO_LtCmdr_Theron says:
::nods to himself, thinking a little combat or action or something might help everyone forget about everything right now, turns his head and meets eyes with Love and smiles::
ACO_LtCmdr_Taylor says:
::Continues rummaging through the loose PADD's decorating the table::  *AXO*: LtCmdr. report.
AXO_LtCmdr_Theron says:
*ACO*: Nothing new sir, holding position, no other ships on the area, everyone working on this and that.
CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
Self:  I still don't accept his death.  There is more here than meets the eye.
SO_Love says:
::Smiles back::
ACO_LtCmdr_Taylor says:
*AXO*: Excellent...continue holding the position.
CTO_LTjg_Blade says:
AXO: Sir, there is a slight problem with the phaser array. I suggest,  I go down and inspect it.
SO_Love says:
AXO:  I don't suppose you have something science can do on the bridge?  If not, I could go down and work on a few experiments.
AXO_LtCmdr_Theron says:
*ACO*: Very good, sir.  ::turns:: CTO: What kind of problem?
AXO_LtCmdr_Theron says:
SO: I don’t see why not, but be ready for the call to return.
CIV_Maj_McClure says:
::Goes through some reports riding the TL up to the Bridge::
CTO_LTjg_Blade says:
AXO: They are at 98.6 percent and I would like them to be at 100%.
ACO_LtCmdr_Taylor says:
*CIV*: Major...can I see you in the ready room?
CIV_Maj_McClure says:
*ACO*: On my way.
AXO_LtCmdr_Theron says:
CTO: I understand you bored Lt, so am I to be honest, I think we all are . . . but for now a 1.4 percent drop isn’t much to be concerned about, let engineering know.  I want you at your post for the time being.
CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
::Squiggy flies to his master and sits on her shoulder and tries to comfort her::  Squiggy:  I know you miss him as well but there is more here than meets the eye.  His death was not meant to be.  Some one is behind it and I need to find out whom.
ACO_LtCmdr_Taylor says:
*CIV*: Very good.
SO_Love says:
::Putting her station on standby, quickly leaves the oppression of the bridge.::  Computer, main science lab.
CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
*ACO*: Sir, I will be leaving for engineering in a little while.
CIV_Maj_McClure says:
::Arrives on the Bridge, and nods to the AXO, then heads to the Ready Room::
AXO_LtCmdr_Theron says:
::nods back at the Major::
ACO_LtCmdr_Taylor says:
*CEO*: Understood.
CIV_Maj_McClure says:
::Chimes the Ready Room door::
ACO_LtCmdr_Taylor says:
*CIV*: Enter.
CIV_Maj_McClure says:
::Walks in:: *ACO*: Captain.
CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
::puts her uniform on and heads for engineering::
ACO_LtCmdr_Taylor says:
*CIV*: Have you any new information on the Captain's death?   I have been reading reports and logs all morning and I still have nothing.
SO_Love says:
::As the turbolift stops, she sighs in some relief and makes her way down the hallway.::
SO_Love says:
::As the doors slide open she stops in midstep, her eyes going wide.::
AXO_LtCmdr_Theron says:
::stands for a moment slightly smiling, paces, knowing Love is going to the science lab::
CIV_Maj_McClure says:
ACO: Nothing on so far, sir.  But I hope to beam up some artifacts from the surface.
Lt.Donaven says:
 SO:  Ahhh... there you are.  These are for you.
ACO_LtCmdr_Taylor says:
CIV: Anything would be a great help.  I couldn't get anything from those on the planet...mainly just the same accounts over and over again.
SO_Love says:
Donaven:  They are?  ::Walks into the sweet smelling room.::
OPS_Lt_Chaser says:
:: runs diagnostics on the cargo transporters ::
Lt Donaven says:
::Chuckles:: SO:  Well, they are not from me.  My wife believes in the old fashion idea.  Pity.
CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
*ACO*: Sir, I would like to have a word with you.
SO_Love says:
::With a tinge of awe, lightly touches the flowers.::
CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
All:  Prepare to get under way.
Lt Donaven says:
 SO:  There is a note.  I didn't look honest... well, I did look to see who they were meant for.
ACO_LtCmdr_Taylor says:
*CEO*: Understood.   *AXO* LtCmdr. set a course for Starbase 421 A.
ACO_LtCmdr_Taylor says:
*CEO*: Where do you want to meet?
OPS_Lt_Chaser says:
:: brings the power distribution grid on line and prepares, turns on running lights and transponders ::
SO_Love says:
::Smiling she reaches into the center and plucks it out to read::
CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
*ACO*: In your ready room, of course.
AXO_LtCmdr_Theron says:
*ACO*: Aye Captain.  ::turns to the conn:: Helm: Set course for SB 421A at warp 6 and prepare to engage.
Lt Donaven says:
SO:  OK, my curiosity is killing me.  What does it say and who is it from?
CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
::watches the power board as all systems read green::
CIV_Maj_McClure says:
ACO:  Captain, I'll let you have your meeting, sir.  I'll work on the findings.
SO_Love says:
Donaven:  It says, "Thanks for the talk, friend."  As for who, I guess you will have to guess.
Helm Officer says:
      AXO: Course and speed ready, sir.
CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
*ACO*: All systems show green.  Warp is at your discretion.
ACO_LtCmdr_Taylor says:
*CEO*: Understood.   CIV: Thank you...keep me informed.
OPS_Lt_Chaser says:
AXO: Confir-rmed gr-reen boar-rd.
CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
Ens. Spanner: Keep your eyes open.  Something doesn't feel right here.
AXO_LtCmdr_Theron says:
OPS: Thank you.
ACO_LtCmdr_Taylor says:
*CEO*: Acknowledged.
CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
::exits engineering and heads for the TL::  Computer: Bridge, express.
CIV_Maj_McClure says:
ACO: I would like to ask some of the science crew to help out.  I am not that good on the inscriptions.
Lt Donaven says:
 SO:  Hmmm...  let's see... who it could be... ::eyes her mischievously::
ACO_LtCmdr_Taylor says:
*AXO*: The CEO has informed me that all systems are green and warp is at your discretion.
ACO_LtCmdr_Taylor says:
CIV: Take as many as you need, Major.
SO_Love says:
Donaven: You can guess all you want.  ::scoops up the flowers::
AXO_LtCmdr_Theron says:
*ACO*: Aye taking us out of orbit.
CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
::arriving on the bridge she nods to the ACO and walks to his ready room::
ACO_LtCmdr_Taylor says:
*AXO*: Acknowledged, LtCmdr.
AXO_LtCmdr_Theron says:
Helm: Take us out of orbit.
CIV_Maj_McClure says:
ACO: Thank You Captain. ::Slowly walks out::  Captain.
Helm Officer says:
 AXO:  Aye, sir.
ACO_LtCmdr_Taylor says:
CIV: You’re most welcome.
Helm Officer says:
::the helmsman maneuvers the Claymore out of the planets gravity well::  AXO: We've left orbit, sir.
SO_Love says:
::Takes a big sniff::  Donaven:  Pity I am not a telepath.
OPS_Lt_Chaser says:
:: sends off a comm with ETA to SB 421A::
CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
::hits the door chime::
Lt Donaven says:
SO:  Whoo, hoo... so that leave the telepaths out.
OPS_Lt_Chaser says:
AXO: ETA sent to Star-rbase 421A.
CIV_Maj_McClure says:
::Walks to the TL::
AXO_LtCmdr_Theron says:
::sits back in the command chair, thinks this is the first time he has ever gotten to do this, he raises his hand:: Helm: Warp 6 . . . Engage.

ACTION:  THE CLAYMORE JUMPS TO WARP.

SO_Love says:
::Shakes her head::  Donaven:  Keep on guessing.  At least it is keeping your mind active.  Did you finish... oops... looks like we just went to warp.
CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
::rings the door chime again::
AXO_LtCmdr_Theron says:
OPS: What is our ETA at warp 6, Lt?
CTO_LTjg_Blade says:
::runs a sensor sweep of the area::
ACO_LtCmdr_Taylor says:
*CEO*: Enter.
CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
::enters:: ACO: Sir.
SO_Love says:
Donaven:  As soon as you finish those samples, give me an update and start the next batch.  I am heading for the bridge.
CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
ACO: I would like to speak with you if you have the time.
ACO_LtCmdr_Taylor says:
CEO: Yes Lt...I always have time.
Lt. Donaven says:
 SO: You got it boss... ::Smiles big::  I may yet get used to calling you that.
CIV_Maj_McClure says:
::Looks at the PADD and looks to the Bridge:: AXO: Commander, Can I ask you question?
SO_Love says:
::Placing the flowers in the office.::  Donaven:  Don't get to comfy with that.
AXO_LtCmdr_Theron says:
::walks a few steps over:: CIV: Of course Major.

ACTION:  SENSORS PICK UP A DISTORTION OF SOME SORT OPENING IN FRONT OF THE CLAYMORE.

CIV_Maj_McClure says:
AXO: Who's on science duty, at the moment?
SO_Love says:
::Exiting, she lengthens her strides for the turbolift and enters.::
OPS_Lt_Chaser says:
:: taps her console waiting a moment while calculations are made :: AXO: Sir-r, twenty four-r hour-rs.
ACO_LtCmdr_Taylor says:
CEO: So what did you want to talk about?
AXO_LtCmdr_Theron says:
OPS: Thanks Lt. *ACO*: We're on course for SB 421A at warp 6, ETA 24 hours.
SO_Love says:
::As the doors slide closed... ::Computer, Bridge.
CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
ACO: Sir, I will not accept that Patrick is dead.  Something is not right here.  I have a feeling that this was not a simple matter of an energy beam killing him.
ACO_LtCmdr_Taylor says:
*AXO*: Acknowledged LtCmdr...keep me informed of our position.
CTO_LTjg_Blade says:
AXO: Sir, I'm picking up an opening a head, a hole in space.
SO_Love says:
::As the turbolift stops, she steps onto the bridge and makes a beeline for her station.::
AXO_LtCmdr_Theron says:
CTO: How far ahead?
AXO_LtCmdr_Theron says:
::points to SO Love:: CIV: She is.
SO_Love says:
::Mutters under her breath as she logs back on::  All: Whatever it is, I plead the fifth.
CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
ACO: I believe that there is a correlation between his nightmares and what has happened.
OPS_Lt_Chaser says:
:: peeks over her shoulder at the CTO, feeling nervous ::
SO_Love says:
::Frowns::  ACO:  Sir, if we don't move we are going to go right into that distortion.
AXO_LtCmdr_Theron says:
Helm: Drop us out of warp and bring us to full stop.  SO: Begin scanning the opening.  CTO: Yellow alert. * ACO*: Captain to the bridge.
CTO_LTjg_Blade says:
AXO: Sir, we'll hit it in one minute.
ACO_LtCmdr_Taylor says:
CEO: Well Lt. I tend to lean towards your thinking...I believe something is wrong here...very wrong...and his death I'm still not sure about...
CTO_LTjg_Blade says:
::activates Yellow Alert::

ACTION: THE CLAYMORE COMES TO A FULL STOP.

SO_Love says:
AXO:  Working on it...
CIV_Maj_McClure says:
::Hangs onto the railing::
OPS_Lt_Chaser says:
:: takes a deep breath ::
CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
::senses the bridge crews emotions jump::
CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
ACO: Sir, something is wrong.
AXO_LtCmdr_Theron says:
Helm: Hold position here.  SO: How big is it, Ensign?
ACO_LtCmdr_Taylor says:
*AXO*: On my way.   ::exits the RR::  AXO: What is it?
AXO_LtCmdr_Theron says:
ACO: There is some kind of opening in space ahead of us, Love is doing an analysis, we stopped as not to hit it.
SO_Love says:
AXO:  One moment, sir...  ::Hands dance across the console as she pulls up the data.::
OPS_Lt_Chaser says:
:: puts the area of space in question on screen ::
CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
::heads out of the RR and to her bridge station and activates it::  Computer: Activate Main Engineering console Voice ID Gamma Alpha 715 Pi CEO Randolph
ACO_LtCmdr_Taylor says:
AXO: Good.  I want as many scans as possible...I want to know what this distortion is.
AXO_LtCmdr_Theron says:
::nods to Taylor:: CEO: LTjg, is our warp field stable incase we need to get out of here?
SO_Love says:
AXO:  It appears to be a rip in space, just big enough to swallow the Claymore.  I am picking up... odd... there is a time difference between it and us.  ::Looks up confused.::

ACTION:  THE DISTORTION BEGINS TO PULL THE CLAYMORE INSIDE.

AXO_LtCmdr_Theron says:
SO: Can you determine the time difference between here and the other side?
Computer says:
CEO: Voice ID recognized Main engineering Console up and running.
CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
ACO: Checking now, sir.
CTO_LTjg_Blade says:
AXO: Sir, the opening is dragging us in.
OPS_Lt_Chaser says:
:: pulls in a tight shot of the opening on the view screen ::
AXO_LtCmdr_Theron says:
::jumps down to the conn and relieves the helmsman and takes control::
ACO_LtCmdr_Taylor says:
AXO: Can we pull out?
SO_Love says:
AXO:  From the level of chronitons, somewhere around 312 years.
CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
Self: Hello......... ACO: We are being pulled inside.  My systems are beginning to fluctuate.  I am reading chronitons, sir.
SO_Love says:
AXO:  Past, sir.
ACO_LtCmdr_Taylor says:
AXO: Impulse, full reverse.
OPS_Lt_Chaser says:
:: drops an emergency marker ::
AXO_LtCmdr_Theron says:
::engages full reverse impulse engines:: CEO: More power to the impulse drive, LTjg!
CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
AXO: At this rate we will burn out the engines.  I can't keep the engines up against the pull it is too great.

ACTION:  THE CLAYMORE STARTS TO ENTER THE DISTORTION.  THE CLAYMORES ENGINES HAVE NO EFFECT.

AXO_LtCmdr_Theron says:
ACO: No effect, we have to cut engines.
OPS_Lt_Chaser says:
:: gulps and tries not to panic ::
CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
*Engineering*: Ens. Spanner, push the impulse past safety guides.  If they go red shut them down immediately.
CIV_Maj_McClure says:
::Hangs on as the ship gets pulled in::  ACO: Captain I suggest using the deflector beam.

ACTION:  THE CLAYMORE STARTS TO EXHIBIT STRESS FROM THE ENGINES.

ACO_LtCmdr_Taylor says:
AXO: Is there any way to get more power to the engines for the reverse?
OPS_Lt_Chaser says:
ACO: Depr-ressur-rize the main shuttle bay?
SO_Love says:
::Gathering as much data as she can, some which makes no sense.::  AXO:  I can't find any reason why we are being pulled in. ::Glances over at him.::
CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
ACO: Sir. This is not working.  *Engineering*: Shut down impulse now.
AXO_LtCmdr_Theron says:
ACO: Recommend we shut down the engines so we have them once we go through, we may need them at this rate, they'll burn out!
AXO_LtCmdr_Theron says:
::glances at Love::
ACO_LtCmdr_Taylor says:
CEO: Understood.  Would the deflector beam work?
CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
::pulls online fusion reactors 11-13  and reinforces SIF::

ACTION:  THE CLAYMORE IS SWALLOWED BY THE DISTORTION AND IT CLOSES BEHIND THEM.

ACO_LtCmdr_Taylor says:
AXO: Understood.
SO_Love says:
::Quietly::  AXO:  We are on the other side... and the rift has closed.
CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
ACO: Sir we have just been swallowed by the distortion and it has closed in on us.
AXO_LtCmdr_Theron says:
::does a diagnostic on the engines::
OPS_Lt_Chaser says:
:: tries to fix a location by star charts ::
ACO_LtCmdr_Taylor says:
AXO: Understood...I want scans...I want to know where we are.
CIV_Maj_McClure says:
AXO: Captain if I may be excused from the bridge.  ::takes off his beret::
SO_Love says:
::Does a general scan of the area and does a comparison of the star charts.::
CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
ACO:  Running level 4 diagnostics on all systems including the engines.
AXO_LtCmdr_Theron says:
::stands up:: CEO: Damage report, LTjg!
ACO_LtCmdr_Taylor says:
CEO: Acknowledged.
ACO_LtCmdr_Taylor says:
CIV: Of course, Major.
SO_Love says:
::Downloads the data to OPS::
AXO_LtCmdr_Theron says:
::walks over to the Science station next to SO Love, quietly:: SO: What the hell is going on now . . . .

ACTION:  THE CLAYMORE IS 312 YEARS IN THE PAST.  ENGINES EXHIBIT SOME DAMAGE BUT NOTHING THAT CAN'T BE REPAIRED.

CIV_Maj_McClure says:
::Heads to the TL:: TL: Deck 12.
OPS_Lt_Chaser says:
:: blinks at her console :: ACO: Sir-r, we ar-re still in the same ar-rea of space.
SO_Love says:
AXO:  I don't know... but... did those archaeologists say how long ago life on Camaria was?
CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
AXO: Sir, minimal damage.  A few blown consoles and power relays but nothing major.  Engines have some damage but it is repairable.
SO_Love says:
::Points to her screen::  AXO:  For there is life there now.
ACO_LtCmdr_Taylor says:
OPS: The same area?
OPS_Lt_Chaser says:
ACO: The star-r char-rts exactly match, sir-r.
CTO_LTjg_Blade says:
::looks puzzled:: ACO: The stars are at a different stage of development its as if we went backward in time.
AXO_LtCmdr_Theron says:
ACO: Captain . . . . . we're reading life on Camaria, where there wasn’t any before.
SO_Love says:
CTO:  That fits with my readings as well.
ACO_LtCmdr_Taylor says:
AXO: Head towards Camaria IV.  I want to know what this life is.
CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
::is getting confused senses::  AXO: Sir, I am getting confusing and erratic emotions.  It is like we never left but yet I can sense emotions.  Where they are coming from is not clear at this time.
AXO_LtCmdr_Theron says:
::stands up and returns to the helm:: ACO: Aye sir.  ::sets course an engages at warp 2:: ACO: Engages at warp 2, I don’t want to push them yet, just in case.
OPS_Lt_Chaser says:
ACO: Suggest we shut down non-essential systems.
CTO_LTjg_Blade says:
AXO: It is likely that there are hostile ships in this system if we went back in time.
AXO_LtCmdr_Theron says:
::stands up and moves next to the ACO and whispers:: ACO: I'm as curious as you, but with all due respect we need to try and figure out how to get back as well, find out what the hell that thing was.
CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
::looks at OPS:  ACO: Yes, sir I agree with Lt. Chaser.  We need to move to gray mode.
CTO_LTjg_Blade says:
AXO: But they would not likely be a threat.
AXO_LtCmdr_Theron says:
CTO: Start tactical scans, Lt.
SO_Love says:
ACO:  I am picking up over a million people on that planet.
CTO_LTjg_Blade says:
AXO: Yes , sir. ::starts tactical scans::
ACO_LtCmdr_Taylor says:
CEO: Interesting.  AXO: Acknowledged.  I understand your concern...but they might have an idea as to what we just passed through...and a possible way back...it is worth a shot.
SO_Love says:
AXO:  And no evidence of the war that supposedly obliterated life on this world.
ACO_LtCmdr_Taylor says:
CEO: Ok, LTjg.
CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
::is now beginning to get clear emotions from the planet::
CIV_Maj_McClure says:
::Walks out of the TL, and heads to the barracks and spots Sgt Noddy:: Sgt Noddy: Have all companies ready on hot stand by.  Not sure what is going on but we sure are not going to be unprepared for it.
CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
OPS: Beginning to shut down systems to enter into gray mode.
AXO_LtCmdr_Theron says:
::nods:: SO: It may not have happened yet, but we will find out just what’s going on . .. ::looks back to Taylor with a raised eyebrow::
ACO_LtCmdr_Taylor says:
SO: Very interesting...anything else reading on scans?
OPS_Lt_Chaser says:
:: shakes her head :: CEO: We have no order-r to do so.
CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
OPS: I got the order to do so from the ACO.
OPS_Lt_Chaser says:
:: looks at the ACO ::
CTO_LTjg_Blade says:
AXO: Sir, I am only reading sparse technologies.

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