<SMDrew>	Where Have all the Marbles Gone? - Mission 3 - 11106.28

<SMDrew>	Summary:  The Claymore was 12 days out of Deep Space 3.  She had covered nearly 23 light years and the Ellean Research Facility was on short-range sensors.  A few thousand kilometers behind that was the Ellean Nebula and the hopes of a great discovery.

<SMDrew>	******************* Resume Mission ************************

<XO_Cmdr_Davis>	::at his station on the Bridge, sipping a much-needed java::

<OPS_Lt_Fong>	::on the bridge at the operations station, watching the power readings::

<SO_Ens_Hawk>	::On the bridge, at Sci 1, scanning the nebula::

<FCO_Uhlan_Talin>	::sitting at helm::

<XO_Cmdr_Davis>	::sits back for a moment, recalling the day's briefing::

<CNS_Ens_Lezak>	""In a small office off sick bay. Doing more paperwork.""

<TO_Ens_Kytides>	::Stands at the secondary tactical station, watching over the sensors::

<CO_Capt_TShara>	::Sits at her chair on the bridge watching the view screen.::

<OPS_Lt_Fong>	::Glances at the readings and files them away to look at in a moment then sends a standard communications greeting to the research facility::

<MO_LtJg_Shae>	::Pulling her tricorder out of  her pocket to check and calibrate the readings.::

<SO_Ens_Hawk>	CO:  Scanning the nebula shows 1 part per trillion of Druanium-235.  If we enter the nebula, shields will be useless due to the ionic disturbance.

<CO_Capt_TShara>	FCO: Uhlan: drop us from warp.  All stop at 5000 km from the research facility.

<FCO_Uhlan_Talin>	:: monitoring the distance to the station decrease on the console::

<XO_Cmdr_Davis>	::looks across the Bridge towards Science, and Ensign Hawk:: SO: How about sensors?

<MO_LtJg_Shae>	::Is so thankful for the relative quiet after the last several days.::

<CO_Capt_TShara>	SO: Acknowledged Ensign.

<FCO_Uhlan_Talin>	CO:  Aye Ma'am, dropping out of warp, proceeding at 3/4 impulse towards the station

<aTO_Ens_Mornal>  ::Arrives on the bridge and walks up to Kytides, unsure::  TO: ...Want me on primary?

<CO_Capt_TShara>	OPS: Open a hailing frequency with the station.

<SO_Ens_Hawk>	XO:  They will be impacted...  the amount is unclear until we can get a better scan.

<MOPS_LtJG_Gulash> ::exits the Turbolift and arrives on the Bridge, heading directly for Mission Operations behind Davis::

<SO_Ens_Hawk>	CO:  I'm reading 8 life signs on the station.

<FCO_Uhlan_Talin>	:: Pulls the Claymore out of warp, monitoring the return to real space, vectors the Claymore toward the station::

<Dr_Ellean>	COM:USS Claymore:  You are in a restricted area.  Please leave this area at once.

<XO_Cmdr_Davis>	::nods::  SO: As a precaution, contact Engineering and see if we can get started on a workaround, just in case we need to head in there.

<SO_Ens_Hawk>	XO:  Yes sir

<MOPS_LtJG_Gulash>  ::finds his station, giving Mornal and Kytides his customary grunt::

<TO_Ens_Kytides>	::Looks up, then quickly back down again, switching over to the primary console quickly::  aTO:  No, just didn't want to take the time to switch without someone else here.

<SO_Ens_Hawk>	::Turns to call the Engineering Duty Officer::

<Dr_Ellean>	ACTION:  6 Ferengi mauraders appear on short-range tactical sensors.  ETA to Claymore 45 minutes.

<MO_LtJg_Shae>	::Whistles an Irish tune as she works.::

<aTO_Ens_Mornal>  ::Nods dimly, stepping up to secondary::
<OPS_Lt_Fong>	::doesn’t mention that he has already started the process:: CO: Would you like me to pipe them to you when they re...::pauses to listen:: CO: Incoming message.  Pipe it through?

<FCO_Uhlan_Talin>	:: dials down impulse slowly to nothing as the approach the assigned distance, allows inertia to carry towards 5000 k::

<FCO_Uhlan_Talin>	CO:  Ma'am, all stop the station is 5,000 KM

<CO_Capt_TShara>	::Glancing at Fong::  OPS: Aye put it on main-viewer.

<XO_Cmdr_Davis>	::sips the coffee again, placing it to the side for the time being::

<TO_Ens_Kytides>	::Finishes moving over, and immediately looks up from the console::  CO:  Captain, six Ferengi Mauraders on short-range sensors, ETA 45 minutes.

<OPS_Lt_Fong>	::plays back the most recent message on the view screen and prepares to record the captain’s reply and transmit::

<aTO_Ens_Mornal>  ::Nearly staggers back from the console at what he sees, then looks to Kytides, wondering if this is some cruel trick...but Kytides has just reported it, so it mustn't be::

<FENG_Capt_McDaniels>  ::enters the Bridge as well, quietly heading back to one of the aft console and having a seat::

<Dr_Ellean>	COM: Open Channel:  No I don't want the video on.

<CMO_Cmdr_Raeyld>	::Works through the last of her urgent paperwork on her computer, and stands from her desk, stretching a moment, before stepping out of her office.  Glances up and smiles to Shae::

<CO_Capt_TShara>	FCO: Acknowledged Uhlan

<Dr_Deni> COM: Open Channel:  No, Dr, Ellean, the comm is open.  They can hear everything.

<SO_Ens_Hawk>	*Ens Secord*  Bridge to Engineering.  Per the XO, begin devising a work around to the impact by the nebula on the shields and sensors.  I'll feed the data down to you from my station.

<MOPS_LtJG_Gulash>  ::eyes the...thing...at the helm, wondering why they allow such scum aboard::

<MO_LtJg_Shae>	::Nods and smiles back at the CMO.::  CMO: There doesna seem anythin' too pressin' ta do.  I was just calibratin' the equipment.
<OPS_Lt_Fong>	::pulls up the markings and scans over them looking for items of note while the comm channel remains open::

<CNS_Ens_Lezak>	::Glances at her watch and realizes it's very close to time for an appointment with someone in sick bay.""

<CO_Capt_TShara>	::Looks over at Davis and then back at he viewer.::  COM: Ellean Research Facility: Dr. Ellean:  Doctor Ellean this is Captain T'Shara of the USS Claymore.

<Dr_Ellean>	COM: Open Channel:  I know how to work these controls.  ::Tapping the controls.::

<ENG_Ens_Secord>  ::hears the comm overhead and stops, looking for the nearest station; he finds one adjacent to the Warp Core just by chance::  *SO*: Standing by for that data dump..

<XO_Cmdr_Davis>	::exchanges the glance with T'Shara, but says nothing just yet; it's never too early to judge, yet, it is, you know?::

<Dr_Ellean>	COM: Open Channel:  Who ordered swords?   Why would a research facility need swords?

<SO_Ens_Hawk>	::Patches the data through to Engineering::

<CMO_Cmdr_Raeyld>	::Joins her at the equipment tray:: MO: That's good. It's nice to have some quiet time in between. We should start the next round of physicals soon.

<Dr_Deni> COM: Open Channel:  No Dr. Ellean I think its a Starfleet vessel.

<CNS_Ens_Lezak>	::Quickly stands up, grabs a folder from a red file box on the shelf next to her desk and briskly walks out of her office door into sick bay.""

<FENG_Capt_McDaniels>  ::brings up the standard Engineering screen for a moment::

<MO_LtJg_Shae>	CMO: Ah know.  I figured Ah'd take advantage of the quiet fer the few moments we have it.

<CO_Capt_TShara>	::Looks back at Kytides::

<CO_Capt_TShara>	COM: Ellean Research Facility: Dr. Ellean: Doctor Ellean we are indeed a Starfleet vessel.  Admiral Cosgrave sent us per your request.

<FCO_Uhlan_Talin>	:: Pulls up tactical information on the D'Kora-class Marauder and starts running flight sims on the right panel ::

<ENG_Ens_Secord> :;watches as a host of Science data streams in to his console::

<CMO_Cmdr_Raeyld>	::Nods:: MO: I've had a few trickle in early, those who want to get it out of the way, or weren't aware we'd contact them to schedule it. If anyone comes in like that during your shift, feel free to process them right away if time permits. If you're too busy, though, just ask them to make an appointment for a better time.

<Dr_Ellean>	COM: Open Channel:  Cosgrave?   Hey, wait...that is the warship.  ::Taps a few command in.::  Contact the Ferengi and have them return to stations.

<CNS_Ens_Lezak>	::Stops to look around for the patient, and finally sees them in a bed only a few feet away and walks over."

<OPS_Lt_Fong>	XO: The markings on the facility indicate that it is the property of the Ferengi Trade Alliance, it bears the signal of the Grand Nagus, and the markings indicate they want everyone to stay clear.

<FENG_Capt_McDaniels>  ::Turns as he hears Ellean's name; he squints for some reason, and listens intently::

<Dr_Ellean>	ACTION:  The Andorians finally look up at the open video screen.

<MO_LtJg_Shae>	CMO: Absolutely, Ma'am.

<XO_Cmdr_Davis>	OPS: For any specific reason?

<Dr_Ellean>	COM:USS Claymore:  This is Doctor Ellean.

<MO_LtJg_Shae>	CMO: So what do ya know about this mission that we are on.  Anythin' in particular?

<Dr_Ellean>	ACTION:  The Ferengi mauraders turn  and are now flying away from the claymores position.

<CO_Capt_TShara>	::Sits legs crossed, raising an eyebrow at the mention of the Ferengi::

<ENG_Ens_Secord>  ::scratches his head, looking at the ionization occurring in the nebula::

<CMO_Cmdr_Raeyld>	::Glances up as she sees Counselor Lezak enter the main bay from her office, seeming to be meeting someone:: MO: Mmm? Some scientist requesting a "Federation Warship," and we're about the second closest thing to one after the Defiant class, I think.

<aTO_Ens_Mornal>  ::Looks at the screens, not really sure what those Marauders are up to...glances to Kytides, wondering if he has any insight::

<TO_Ens_Kytides>	::Looks up again, internally relaxing a bit::  CO:  Mauraders falling back, Captain.

<Dr_Ellean>	COM: USS Claymore: Captain T'Shara Welcome.. ::Pauses and leans into the video screen.::  Good good do you know have to have every member of the Federation on a starship?

<MO_LtJg_Shae>	::Follows the CMO's eyes, not having heard anyone enter.  Upon seeing the CNS, she busies herself not wanting to interrupt the two.::

<CO_Capt_TShara>	::Glances over at Fong and then to Davis::  XO: The Ferengi?  Cosgrave never mentioned anything about the Ferengi.  This keeps getting more and more puzzling.

<XO_Cmdr_Davis>	::nods, looking between T'Shara and Fong, and glad to have an authentic Ferengi with them given the apparent presence of his people here::

<FCO_Uhlan_Talin>	:: chuckles, and mutters quietly:: Open: We're not all members of the federation

<aTO_Ens_Mornal>  ::Usually feels kind of dumb and out of the loop, but what with the Marauders and the weird guy they're talking to, feels even dumber than usual::

<CORP_PO2_Kelly>  ::arrives in Sickbay::

<Dr_Ellean>	::Trying to focus on the main screen.::  COM:USS Claymore:  Permission to have Doctor Lily Ellean and myself. beamed over to your ship so we can brief you and your crew.

<INT_CWO2_Brelin>  ::follows closely behind Kelly, squinting at the lights in Sickbay, or so it appears::

<CO_Capt_TShara>	::Watches as his face gets to close to the screen.::

<CO_Capt_TShara>	TO: Understood.  Keep monitoring sensors for the time being.

<SO_Ens_Hawk>	::Keeps one eye on sensors, but watches the communications interchange with interest::

<ENG_Ens_Secord>  ::runs a simulation, using the data from the nebula, and Claymore's current sensor set-up::

<CMO_Cmdr_Raeyld>	::Glances between Counselor Lezak and the new entries to sickbay, Kelly and Brelin. She quickly nods to Shae to check with the newcomers::

<Dr_Ellean>	COM:USS Claymore:  Well Captain?

<TO_Ens_Kytides>	::Nods, then resumes spending more time concentrating on the sensors rather than the conversation::

<Dr_Ellean>	::Pushes his thick lens glasses up closer to his eyes.::

<MO_LtJg_Shae>	::Puts down the tricorders and heads over to the three.::

<CO_Capt_TShara>	::Glances at Davis and then the view screen::  COM: Ellean Research Facility: Dr. Ellean:  Permission granted Doctor.  I will contact our transporter chief and have you beamed over momentarily if you are ready.

<XO_Cmdr_Davis>	::stands immediately::  CO: I'll meet them.

<INT_CWO2_Brelin>  ::looks in Raeyld's direction; he didn't even really see her, but he feels something::

<CO_Capt_TShara>	::nods::  XO: Thank you Commander.  Once you have greeted our guest bring them to the conference room.

<Dr_Ellean>	COM:USS Claymore:  Please have your staff standing by.  I will need to address them all.  ::Squints again.::   Captain if you could beam us directly to your bridge.  It is less of a walk for me.

<XO_Cmdr_Davis>	CO/OPS: Which transporter room are we using?

<MO_LtJg_Shae>	CNS/Kelly/Brelin: What kin Ah do fer ya?

<Dr_Ellean>	::Contacts his daughter to meet him in the transporter room then moves away from the view screen.::

<aTO_Ens_Mornal>  ::Feels even more uneasy as the evidently crazy guy wants to come straight to the bridge::

<INT_CWO2_Brelin>  ::sees Shae, but still looks in Raeyld's direction::

<CO_Capt_TShara>	::Nods her head::  COM: Ellean Research Facility: Dr. Ellean: Aye, Doctor.  ::looks at Davis again::

<CO_Capt_TShara>	XO: Well I guess you will not have to leave after all Commander.

<OPS_Lt_Fong>	XO: Chief Butler is in transporter room one, sir...::trails off::

<Dr_Ellean>	::Meets his daughter in the transporter room and waits.::

<CORP_PO2_Kelly>  ::gestures towards Brelin::  MO: Ma'am, Chief Warrant Officer Brelin is complaining of severe headaches, and the symptoms he describes are well beyond my training as a corpsman.

<CMO_Cmdr_Raeyld>	::Smiles vaguely toward the newcomers, but turns to Lezak for the moment, despite a sort of odd uneasy feeling forming, but she tries to shake it off:: CNS: Counselor! It's nice to see you out of your cave for a little while. ::Smiles:: You must have been busy.

<CO_Capt_TShara>	OPS: Lieutenant two to beam directly to the bridge.

<XO_Cmdr_Davis>	::nods::

<aTO_Ens_Mornal>  ::Checks his phaser settings, just in case::

<OPS_Lt_Fong>	::as apparently no one is on the other end, he mutes the comm, but leaves their end open as they haven't shut it off:: CO/XO: Woul.... CO: Yes ma'am.  ::activates the bridge transporter interface::

<TO_Ens_Kytides>	::Checks his phaser quickly, then adjusts his view to watch for trouble while looking at the sensors::

<MO_LtJg_Shae>	Kelly:  Well, fortunately, Ah am a doctor and kin probably help.  Brelin: Why dunna ye have a seat on the biobed.  ::Gestures to the nearest one.::

<CNS_Ens_Lezak>	MO: Yes...Lots of paperwork. It's good to be out of there for once.

<OPS_Lt_Fong>	::Checks targeting calibrations then locks onto the two beings at the indicated co-ordinates, and initiates the beamup process::

<ENG_Ens_Secord>  ::watches another simulation run, and then another::

<CO_Capt_TShara>	*Shipwide*: I would like all senior officers to report to the conference room immediately.

<CORP_PO2_Kelly>  ::watches Brelin just stand there, staring for a moment; he gives him a few seconds::  INT: Sir?

<CO_Capt_TShara>	MOPS_Gulash: You have the bridge.  ::stands from her chair, waiting for the beam in::

<MO_LtJg_Shae>	::Picks up one of the tricorders she just calibrated, and waits for the Warrant Officer to take a seat on the biobed.::

<MOPS_LtJG_Gulash>  ::looks at T'Shara, as though the Bridge was his birthright::  CO: Aye, ma'am.

<OPS_Lt_Fong>	::checks and energizes the beam out::

<Dr_Ellean>	ACTION:  The two Andorians materialize on the Claymore bridge.

<INT_CWO2_Brelin>  ::blinks, looking at Kelly confused for a moment, then makes his way for the biobed::

<CNS_Ens_Lezak>	::Sees an uneasy look on Raeyld's face:: MO: Are you all right?

<SO_Ens_Hawk>	:: Configures Sci 1 for automatic scans, with alerts being communicated to him, then heads for the conference room::

<MOPS_LtJG_Gulash>  ::moves towards the center chair::

<aTO_Ens_Mornal>  ::Looks up to Kytides, expecting to have to take over for him::

<XO_Cmdr_Davis>	::looks at Gulash, then back at the helm for some reason, before returning to Gulash::  MOPS: Lieutenant.

<Dr_Ellean>	::Uses his cane to hold himself nearly upright as his daughter holds his other arm.::

<FCO_Uhlan_Talin>	::does a T check on the console, checking heading, bearing, velocity, pitch, roll, yaw, attitude indication on earth horizon of 0,0,0 ::

<MOPS_LtJG_Gulash>  XO: Commander.  ::moves past him::

<OPS_Lt_Fong>	::looks at the two Andorians for a moment, then sends a signal for Cawney to report to the bridge::

<CO_Capt_TShara>	::T'Shara looks at the two Andorians::  Doctor Ellean: Doctor I am Captain T'Shara please if you will follow me.

<MO_LtJg_Shae>	Brelin: Ah promise Ah dunna bite.  ::Pats the biobed......Realizing she's been called to a meeting of sorts.:: Brelin/Kelly: Ah'll be back in a few moment.  ::Motions for one of the Med Techs to come over.::

<Dr_Ellean>	::Looking at the SO::  SO:  Captain T'Shara I presume.  ::Extends his hand.::

<INT_CWO2_Brelin>  CMO: ~~~Who are you...?~~~

<OPS_PO1_Cawney> ::moves from the operations office and heads for the turbolift requesting bridge, priority::

<MO_LtJg_Shae>	::Pockets her tricorder in her lab coat and heads toward the door of sickbay.:;

<XO_Cmdr_Davis>	::moves off towards the Conference Room::

<CMO_Cmdr_Raeyld>	::Draws a deep breath, glancing back to the enlisted officers in sickbay a brief moment, before looking back to Lezak with an apologetic smile:: CNS: Just...a bit tired.   ::Rubs her fingers to one temple:: And a bit of a headache.  I'm sure it will pass. ::Smiles::

<Dr_Lily_Ellean> ::Turns her father around a bit.::  Dr Ellean:  No father this is Captain T'Shara.

<SO_Ens_Hawk>	::Stops short, with a slightly panicked look::  Dr Ellean:  No Sir.  You would want her.  ::points to the CO::

<OPS_PO1_Cawney> ::steps out of the lift and nods to Fong as she takes his seat::

<FCO_Uhlan_Talin>	:: turns and gets out of the chair as his helmsman arrives to relieve him , looks at the Andorians, the disgusting creatures ::

<Dr_Ellean>	CO:  Oh dear.  You’re a lot taller in person.  ::Looks T'Shara over.::   Your Vulcan?

<OPS_Lt_Fong>	::moves out of his seat for Cawney and heads for the conference room::

<XO_Cmdr_Davis>	::moves beside T'Shara::

<MO_LtJg_Shae>	::Exiting Sickbay, heads to the TL wondering if the CMO is going to follow.::

<CNS_Ens_Lezak>	""knows the MO is lying, but gives her a smile as she watches her walk away.::

<Dr_Ellean>	::Looks over to the tall human.::  Aloud:  And who might you be?

<CMO_Cmdr_Raeyld>	::Smiles once more:: CNS: Excuse me, Counselor. I believe we have a meeting in the conference room.  Would you like to join us?  ::Gestures toward the exit doors::

<CO_Capt_TShara>	::Nods::  Doctor Ellean:  Aye, I am.  It is nice to meet you Doctor.  This is Commander Davis my second in command. ::turns to Davis::

<CNS_Ens_Lezak>	::looks at her watch.:: MO Yes, give me a couple minutes and I'll be there.

<Dr_Ellean>	XO:  Ah yes.  Humans.  Wonderful people.  Most interesting.  Please Command show us to the meeting room.

<XO_Cmdr_Davis>	::smiles slightly, gesturing towards the aft of the Bridge::  Ellean/CO: Right this way.

<MO_LtJg_Shae>	::Watching for a few moments for the CMO to join her.::

<CMO_Cmdr_Raeyld>	CNS: Excellent. See you there.  ::Moves toward the exit but pauses by the biobeds:: Enlisted Officers: I apologize for the delay, but Chief Amica here will help you out until we're able to return. I hope to see you shortly.  ::Glances once more amongst them, and exits the room, joining Shae in the turbolift::

<Dr_Ellean>	::Follows Davis with his daughter’s help.::

<MO_LtJg_Shae>	::Nods to the CMO:: TL: Bridge.

<XO_Cmdr_Davis>	::enters the Conference Room, holding the door for the doctor and his nubile entourage::

<OPS_Lt_Fong>	::pauses at the door to the conference room then turns and heads back to the Operations console, picking up his ear piece:: OPS_Cawney: Monitor these channels for communications.  ::heads back towards the conference room::

<FCO_Uhlan_Talin>	:: Follows Commander Davis::

<CO_Capt_TShara>	::Follows along with the others, entering the conference room.::

<SO_Ens_Hawk>	::Follows the command group in shaking his head.  That's all he needs...  weird aliens calling him Captain with T'Shara standing right there::

<CORP_PO2_Kelly>  ::nods::

<CNS_Ens_Lezak>	::Turns back to the patience to whom she was talking to say a few last minute things, then quickly heads for the conference room.

<Dr_Ellean>	::Moves in and takes whatever seat it open.::

<CMO_Cmdr_Raeyld>	::Smiles kind of tiredly to Shae, then leans back against the walk a moment, gathering and refocusing her mind, before stepping out of the lift before Shae, and across the bridge, glancing around::

<TO_Ens_Kytides>	::Looks down again fully to his console for a moment before getting ready to leave for the meeting and reads a message, then looks to Mornal::  aTO:  You have primary.  ::Turns and follows the others into the conference room::

<Dr_Lily_Ellean> ::Takes a seat next to her father.::

<INT_CWO2_Brelin>  ::watches Raeyld the entire time::

<Dr_Ellean>	Lily:  If you please.

<MO_LtJg_Shae>	::As the TL opens on the bridge.:: CMO: Everythin' alright?

<XO_Cmdr_Davis>	::takes one of the open seats, though not his usual::

<aTO_Ens_Mornal>  TO:  Yes, Sir.  ::Locks his console for the time being, and moves over to the other tactical station, worried that those Ferengi might try to come back::

<OPS_Lt_Fong>	::moves automatically to the replicator and types in the command for a pitcher of cold water and a set of glasses, then carefully sets it in the middle of the conference table, and moves out of the way to stand in the back of the room::

<Dr_Lily_Ellean> ::Stands.::  All:  Welcome to the Ellean Nebula.  We are grateful for your time and your vessel.

<CNS_Ens_Lezak>	::a few moments later, she enters the conference room, notebook in hand, and takes the closest open seat.::

<CO_Capt_TShara>	::Takes a seat, wondering what this meeting is about and if the Andorian really needs their help.::

<MOPS_LtJG_Gulash>  ::Sits in the Captain's chair, gripping the armrests to the point where he can rip them off the chair::

<SO_Ens_Hawk>	::Moves toward the back of the room, then remembers he's acting Department Head.  Moves to the appropriate seat, and sits gingerly, waiting for it to bite his butt::

<Dr_Lily_Ellean> All:  We have been here for the past three years with the backing of the Ferengi Government.

<FCO_Uhlan_Talin>	:: Moves into the room and decides to stand near the observation window for the time being ::

<MO_LtJg_Shae>	::Takes a spot against the wall when they enter the conference room.::

<TO_Ens_Kytides>	::Finds an empty seat, waiting for a chance to give T'Shara the message without interrupting the doctor::

<Dr_Lily_Ellean> All:  Are goal is to find Duranium.  No doubt you scanned the Nebula and noticed the trace element Duranium-235.

<CMO_Cmdr_Raeyld>	::Enters the conference room with Shae:: MO: A bit of a headache... If it hasn't passed by the end of the meeting, I'll take some time to rest, see if that helps.  ::Smiles a bit, and nods, moving to take a seat toward the frontish of the room, dropping her PADD onto the table before her for notes::

<CAG_FL_Williams>	::finds himself a spot along the outer wall and just leans, listens, and calculates::

<Dr_Lily_Ellean> All:  We believe there is a great deal more in there.  From our exams of the nebula we estimate some 500 billion metric tons inside and it continues to increase every few months.

<CNS_Ens_Lezak>	::Idly taps her pen on the empty page of her notebook; curiosity running wild.::

<ENG_Ens_Secord>  ::sighs at the results of his simulations, not happy with the results, and knows full well that no one upstairs will be happy with them either::

<EO_Ens_Mariner>	::just leans against a wall out of the way, listening.::

<FCO_Uhlan_Talin>	:: Notices the doc and quells a slight smile paying attention to the others in the room::

<MED_PO_Freedman> Brelin/Kelly: I'm sorry about that.  How can I help you.

<Dr_Lily_Ellean> All:  Our attempts at sending in modified probes and shuttles have come up short.  The Ferengi have lost a total of three mauraders inside the nebula.   And that is where your vessel comes in

<CORP_PO2_Kelly>  ::Nods, and smiles at Freedman::  Freedman: Chief Warrant Officer Brelin is a telepath. He's experiencing intense headaches...for about the last six hours.

<CMO_Cmdr_Raeyld>	::Frowns...Just because they are a "war" ship, doesn't mean they can stand the stresses of a hostile nebula any better than the next ship::

<CORP_PO2_Kelly> ::Shrugs::  Freedman: I'm just a corpsman. I know triage, but anything like this is beyond my talents.

<Dr_Lily_Ellean> All:  We estimate that your ship can stay inside the nebula a total of forty-six minutes using the modifications we have here.   ::Passes out PADDS to the table.::

<SO_Ens_Hawk>	Dr Lily Ellean:  With respect Doctor, how have you tested these modifications?

<CAG_FL_Williams>	::raises an eyebrow, very slowly... they want a *war* ship for a *survey* mission? oh, yeah, okay, piece of cake... where'd he park his shuttle, again?::

<XO_Cmdr_Davis>	::takes a PADD, reading it immediately::

<CO_Capt_TShara>	::Wonders how they can do better considering the sensors will be minimal if at all affective as well as shields.::

<MED_PO_Freedman> Kelly: Well, let me see what I can do to help. ::Starts a scan using the tricorder she has in hand.::  Brelin: What can you tell me about this headache?

<MO_LtJg_Shae>	::Takes a padd as someone passes her one.::

<Dr_Lily_Ellean> All:  Our first goal will be in three hours to enter the nebula and get as close to the center as possible.  Make scans of the center.  If possible retrieve samples then return to the Research facility.   Then you are free to leave.  That should give us several months if not years of data to go over.

<CO_Capt_TShara>	::Takes a PADD, begins reading::

<Dr_Lily_Ellean> All:  Any questions?

<CNS_Ens_Lezak>	::Takes a pad from the middle of the table and begins looking at the first page.::

<Dr_Ellean>	::Begins to snore.::

<aTO_Ens_Mornal>  ::Continues checking the long range sweeps for any unauthorized traffic::

<SO_Ens_Hawk>	::Shrugs when he doesn't get an answer to his question.  Whatever...  if the CO wasn't worried, who was he?::

<INT_CWO2_Brelin>  ::stares forward for a moment, hesitating::  Freedman: Very painful...like daggers in the side of my head...::points to the areas, which are maybe an inch away from the ear, and between the forehead and ear (on both sides::

<INT_CWO2_Brelin>  Freedman: Constant pain...hurts most when I try to use telepathy...

<Dr_Lily_Ellean> All:  Dr Ellean will travel into the nebula with the Claymore.  I will monitor the events from the research facility and provide you with a navigation out.

<FCO_Uhlan_Talin>	:: Not trusting, walks forward to look at a PADD ::

<CORP_PO2_Kelly>  ::listens to Brelin and nods, then checks back to Freedman::  Freedman: Mr. Brelin is an exceptional telepath.

<Dr_Lily_Ellean> SO:  All modifications were done on simulations of the Akira class vessel supplied by Admiral Cosgrave.

<SO_Ens_Hawk>	Dr Lily Ellean:  Soooo...  no testing other than simulations?

<Dr_Lily_Ellean> SO:  Dr Ellean will also assist on modifications in the field as needed.

<CO_Capt_TShara>	Doctor Lily Ellean: So you are telling us that you called us out here to collect samples for you, nothing more..  ::raises an eyebrow::

<Dr_Lily_Ellean> SO:  We have years of data to show our simulations are correct.  By trial and error on probes and shuttles we do know what works.

<FENG_Capt_McDaniels>  ::watches a PADD in his lap::

<MED_PO_Freedman> Kelly: I see.  Brelin: Why don't you lay down here for me.  I'm going to give you something for the pain and then I'm going to run some tests.

<Dr_Lily_Ellean> CO: We called you out here to further our scientific research captain.

<INT_CWO2_Brelin>  ::lays down on his right side, then adjusts to his back::

<FCO_Uhlan_Talin>	ALL:  He's obviously lying or hiding something.  Other than the fact that he's Andorian.  Cosgrave would have given you more data about this so we could have prepped.  This is a joke.

<Dr_Lily_Ellean>::Eyes the Vulcan distrustfully.::

<FCO_Uhlan_Talin>	:: pissed::

<XO_Cmdr_Davis>	::eyes Talin::  Talin: Mr. Talin, if you don't mind...

<FCO_Uhlan_Talin>	:: steps back and stays quiet::

<Dr_Lily_Ellean> ::Looks shocked at the statement from the rude Romulan::

<CO_Capt_TShara>	::Looks at Talin:: FCO: Uhlan you are excused.  I will talk to you when I have finished.

<TO_Ens_Kytides>	::Blinks after looking up from his PADD toward Talin, head tilted slightly::

<CMO_Cmdr_Raeyld>	::Lightly rubs her forehead just above her brows and down the bridge of her nose::

<MED_PO_Freedman>	::Heads over to get a hypo for the pain::

<CAG_FL_Williams>	::only shakes his head:: All: They send a military grade ship, capable of single-handedly overtaking a small planet, on what amounts to a scientific... poke around a nebula. Would it be unexpected of me to perhaps be slightly... oh, what's the word... ah, yes. Disbelieving?

<CO_Capt_TShara>	  Dr. Lily Ellean: If I may ask what do you need the Duranium for?

<FCO_Uhlan_Talin>	:: without saying anything storms out ::

<Dr_Lily_Ellean> CAG:  The Akira class is only one of two ships we see capable of entering the nebula.  All other vessels would be crushed within a few minutes.

<XO_Cmdr_Davis>	::turns, and shoots Williams a look now, wondering why the officers on this ship can't save their rude, sarcastic, and often accurate comments until the end of the presentation at least::

<MED_PO_Freedman> Brelin: I'm going to give you a dose of Asinolyathin.  It's simply an analgesic.

<Dr_Lily_Ellean> CO:  The Duranium will at some point be mined by the Ferengi and sold all over your Federation.

<CAG_FL_Williams>	::returns Davis's look with one of his own, but doesn't move... yet::

<Dr_Lily_Ellean> CO:  Our work here is scientific.

<CORP_PO2_Kelly>  ::holds his hand out::  Freedman: Just make sure you use reasonable doses. He doesn't have allergies, but we don't want to do anything to upset his abilities...::hesitates::

<CMO_Cmdr_Raeyld>	::Slides her fingers down to slightly massage her right temple once more, noting that at least Williams managed somehow to phrase his deprecating concerns a touch more tactfully. Or at least subtlety::

<Dr_Ellean>	::Continues to Snore.::  Aloud:  No more cookies in my tea.  ::Continues to sleep.::

<CO_Capt_TShara>	::Turns looking at Williams, logically knowing he can't keep quiet and yet thinking the exact same thing.::

<CO_Capt_TShara>	::Raises an eyebrow at Ellean, trying to ignore the snoring.::

<XO_Cmdr_Davis>	::sits back, certainly harboring his own doubts about this mission, but he can't recall the last time he -didn't- have doubts about one of their assignments::

<MED_PO_Freedman> Kelly: This is a standard dose for his height and weight.  It shouldn't interfere with his abilities, just dull the pain a bit.  ::Puts the hypo to Brelin's neck and administers it.  Then silently programs the biobed to begin scans.::

<FCO_Uhlan_Talin>	:: relieves the helm, starts going over the information on the nebula and interaction with the Akira's systems::

<CORP_PO2_Kelly>  ::nods, not wanting to be a nuisance, but also wanting to make sure such a valuable asset is maintained::

<CAG_FL_Williams>	::raises the other eyebrow, and lets his eyes focus on the snoring doctor, again shaking his head:: All: Someone might want to consider reminding him of the occurring meeting. ::a pause, sidelong glance at Davis:: Just a suggestion.

<MOPS_LtJG_Gulash>  ::notes that no one else is coming out::  FCO: I actually thought you'd last a shorter amount of time.

<CMO_Cmdr_Raeyld>	::Finally speaks up:: Lily_Ellean: You mention Ferengi in the area. Do you know how they might react to our attempt to enter the nebula? This is particularly relevant given the effect of the nebula's interference on our shields, as I understand it.

<XO_Cmdr_Davis>	::shifts his focus to the doctor, then to Williams, then...to...being puzzled::

<Dr_Lily_Ellean> CMO:  They keep a watchful eye on us.  Nothing more.  We have informed them you are working with us.

<CO_Capt_TShara>	Dr. Lily Ellean: I would like the answer to that as well Doctor.

<EO_Ens_Mariner>	::has nothing to say. his job is reactor maintenance.:

<Dr_Ellean>	******************** Pause Mission *********************

<Dr_Ellean>	******************** Pause Mission *********************

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