The Stars Go Over the Lonely Ocean - Mission 7 - 11206.12

Summary:  Five minutes passes quickly as the quake continues to shake Aegir Station.  The quake measures 5.6 and climbing.   Meanwhile on the Claymore the Science team works on both the source of the quake and the 8 seconds worth of anomaly picked up by sensors a mere 300 meters aft of their position.

***************************** Resume Mission ***************************

CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
@::Braces himself against a console in the submersible as he continues to scan::  TO:  Do you have any thoughts concerning how to disable the device?
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Exits the Ready Room with the others, and hands a PADD, completely offline, to Senn::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
<TO1 Lt Kingston>  ::Exits the Ready Room back onto the bridge, taking her station back::

@ACTION:  The quake intensifies to 6.0.  Internal station power flickers between emergency power and nothing.  Water sprays in from micro fractures now forming throughout the station.

CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
::Looks up from her sensors to take the padd.  As the doctor says nothing, she reads through it with a lifted brow and then simply nods her head.::  aCO:  When?
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
::Motions with her hand::  aCO:  The quakes are increasing.  They are now at 6.0.  I would be surprised if they do not have injuries.
TO Ens Kytides says:
@CTO:  Not yet, Sir.  It's very likely-  ::Braces himself even further, using his free arm again::  Very likely wired at least somewhat into the sub, so anything involving the sub might set it off.
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
CSO: Now.  ::Nods in acknowledgement to Senn's report, a flicker of concern crossing her face...but until things change, there's nothing they can do about it yet::   OPS: Have the shuttles prepared, and raise Commander Damrok.
CAG Cdt Hawk says:
@::Notes the leaks starting as the quake intensifies.  Staggering with the quake, makes his way over to the emergency kit, removes the emergency patch kit and begins plugging leaks with plastifoam.::
OPS Lt Fong says:
::Exits the ready room and jogs for the turbolift giving an eye to the damage repair team on the bridge:: aCO: aye. aOPS: Get on it.
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
::Nods and turns to comm::  *Science*:  Veem Fasala & Mishtak, meet me in the shuttle bay.
CAG Cdt Hawk says:
@::Continuing to work on leaks with one hand, taps his commbadge with the other:: *CTO*  Hawk to Damrok.  Not sure how life on the sub is, but we're getting cracks in here and water in the people tank.

ACTION:  Tactical sensors beep as a ship is picked up on short range sensors.

OPS Lt Fong says:
<aOPS PO Cawney>::Nods and attempts to open a hail to the planet via the Claymore's communication relay:: Comm: Aegir: OPS: USS Claymore to Aegir station, come in.
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
::Turns slightly::  SO Sov-masu:  Call Torran to the bridge, you are with me.
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
Tactical:  I need you to assign one of your people to meet me in the shuttle bay for away duty.
CNS Ens Foster says:
@::Braces himself against the bulkhead, and moves off to try and help repair some of the leaks, glad of his engineering background at the moment.::
OPS Lt Fong says:
::Already in the turbolift pressing the haste button for the shuttle bay::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
@*CAG*:  Could be worse.  We're holding up better than the station, I imagine.  The sub isn't presently operable without hazard, however.... ::Has to refrain from detailing the situation any further::
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
::Takes one look at the sensors, very worried for their people... and Theron.::

ACTION:  Only brief static comes over the comm from Aegir Station.

SO Lt Sov-masu says:
::Contacting Torran, he quickly follows the CSO to the lift::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
<TO1 Lt Kingston>  CSO:  On it, Sir.  ::Taps a few buttons and dispatches Chandler back to the shuttlebay::
CAG Cdt Hawk says:
@*CTO* Well, just a suggestion, sir...  but I'd get the sub operational.  If the flooding continues here, we may need a lifeboat.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
<TO1_Lt_Kingston>  aCO:  Captain, picking up one contact on ess-arr-ess.  Identifying.
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Looks up from the display, as she hears Kingston's report:: CSO: Commander, wait.
OPS Lt Fong says:
<aOPS PO Cawney> aCO: Negative communication ma'am.  Backtracking interference now.

@ACTION:  The quake stops as sudden as it began...

aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
aOPS: Understood.    TO1: Does it look like the Vulchar class?   ::Glances to Senn, since she's done the most research on the vessel::
CAG Cdt Hawk says:
@::Looks about warily::  *CTO*  Then again...  maybe not.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
@*CAG*:  Understood.  We're on it.  Damrok out.  ::Takes a moment to think about it, then reaches a decision::  TO:  Get to a suit and get in it as soon as possible.  ::Steadies himself as the rumbling suddenly ceases::  We've got to get the device off the hull and get this ship safe in case the earthquakes start again.
SO Lt Sov-masu says:
< Keysar/Fasala> :: Quickly gathering their gear, they meet outside the lab and head for the lift.::
OPS Lt Fong says:
<aOPS PO Cawney> aCO: Issue is station side.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
<TO1 Lt Kingston>  aCO:  Running a comparison.  ::Flips the data into the computer::
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
TO1: Raise shields, Yellow Alert.       aOPS: Hail them.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
<TO1 Lt Kingston> aCO:  Aye, yellow alert.  ::Stabs the button, and starts the shields to charging::
TO Ens Kytides says:
@::Blinks at the end of the quake, standing up straight again and moving to get a suit::  CTO:  Aye, Sir.
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
::Putting her hand out to the doors, she stops them from closing and steps off the lift.::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
<SEC CPO Chandler>::Gets the call and immediately gears up again, holstering a phaser and tricorder as he makes for the shuttlebay::
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
CSO/TO1: Can we tell if their weapons are hot?
CAG Cdt Hawk says:
::Points the tricorder at the station bulkheads and begins scanning::
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
::Walks back over to her station and quickly logs back on.::
CNS Ens Foster says:
@::Looks around as the shaking suddenly stops.::  Self:  Bloody hell wish it would stop that.  ::Moves to help with stopping any leaks that haven't been fixed already.::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
@::Starts toward the wet room, and starts changing into a suit::  *CAG*:  Mister Hawk, Kytides and I are going to dive to try to restore this vessel to operation.  Keep me posted.
SO Lt Sov-masu says:
::Stands outside the lift, waiting.  As Torran steps off the lift, he quickly fills him in on the situation.::
CAG Cdt Hawk says:
*CTO*  Understood.  Good luck, sir
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
<TO1 Lt Kingston>  aCO:  Contact is a Ferengi Maurader.  Registered name is "Bli Tu."
OPS Lt Fong says:
<aOPS PO Cawney>::Opens a directed communications channel towards the unidentified ship:: COMM: Vessel: USS Claymore calling unidentified vessel, please transmit your licensing codes and identify.
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
aCO:  It does not match the Vulchar class. I am reading... ::Annoyed::  Ferengi.  Maurader class.
CAG Cdt Hawk says:
@CNS:  How you doing Counselor?  Any damage?
TO Ens Kytides says:
@::Pulls the suit on quickly, wondering about the chance of a temperamental quake starting while they're out in the water, but shakes the thought out of his head::
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Raises an eyebrow:: TO1: Seems....convenient.   Any unusual power readings? Anything that might represent advance cloaking technology, or some sort of holoprojection?
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
<SEC CPO Chandler>::Makes it to the shuttlebay and stakes out a shuttlecraft::
OPS Lt Fong says:
::Arrives in the shuttle bay and checks over the two vessels on the ready line quickly, then goes for the equipment locker:: *TC Butler* Get the transporters ready for another shuttle craft.
CNS Ens Foster says:
@CAG:  Well seem to be doing better the station is at the moment.  Pretty sure the wet stuff is supposed to stay outside.  ::Smiles.::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
<TO1 Lt Kingston>  aCO:  Beginning active scan, Sir.  ::Flips back to the high-energy power reading scans, looking for anything unusual::
SO Lt Sov-masu says:
< Keysar/Fasala>::Arriving in the shuttle bay, not seeing the CSO, they move off to the side to wait.::
CAG Cdt Hawk says:
@::Grins and nods back at the CNS:: *CTO*  Hawk to Damrok.  Status report here, sir.  Leaks are under control.  Structural integrity of the walls looks good for anything under a 5.0 quake.  6 and above, the odds drop to 50% or less.
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
aCO:  Starfleet records show it is currently contracted to transport supplies from DS9 to Lothain Prime.
SMDrew says:
<Velg>COM: USS Claymore:  Th...  Bli....  Damag....  Need assis....   Warp core dam...  Heavy casu....
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
::Hearing the comm, scans the ship for any damage.::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
@::Finishes donning his suit and locks the helmet into place::  *CAG*:  We may not have much time, then.  Check out the supply and integrity of the dive suits on hand for emergency contingencies, just in case we have no other choice.
CAG Cdt Hawk says:
@*CAG* Will do
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
aCO:  They are way off course for their mission... or have gone a long way out of their way to go around the black cluster.
CAG Cdt Hawk says:
@::Looks at the CNS::  CNS  Mind doing an inventory of dive suits while I finish up the patching?
OPS Lt Fong says:
<aOPS PO Cawney>::Narrows her eyes:: aCO: Ma'am they may be reporting warp core damage and requesting assistance.  Communications is not good.
TO Ens Kytides says:
@::Locks his own helmet on and turns to Damrok::  CTO:  Ready, Sir.
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
aCO/TO1:  I am reading massive plasma leaks.  Life signs are failing.  Warp core is critical but stable.
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
aCO:  Massive radiation detected internally.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
@::Looks to Kytides::  TO:  Then let's go.  ::Takes up the knife he'd removed from his boot, and straps it to his side...just in case::
 aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Bites the inside of her lip a moment::  CSO: Trace their entry, find out where they came from.    aOPS: See if you can raise Lothian Prime and confirm their assignment.  ::Settles into the CO's chair and activates the comm::
CNS Ens Foster says:
@CAG:  Not at all.  ::Moves off toward the airlocks to check on the suits.::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
@::Makes sure they're both inside the airlock, and closes the interior...once it's greenlit, then starts operating the external valves to begin the water intake::
CAG Cdt Hawk says:
@CNS:  Thanks!  ::Continues moving from leak to leak and patching::
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
aCO:  Checking for radiation source... appears to be the warp core damage.  They are venting a lot of radiation, but not all of it is from the engineering section.
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
COM: Bli Tu: This is Commander Raeyld of the USS Claymore.  We are ready to lend aid; however, our transporters are currently malfunctioning. Are your transporters operational?
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
@::Raises his tricorder and makes a last scan of Kytides and his suit, then himself, somewhat concerned about sabotage to the suits, but that sort of thing doesn't seem to be the MO so far::
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
::Quickly pulls up another set of commands to have sensors track their signature trail.::
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Mutes the external COM:: aOPS: Get a lock on as many life signs as you can, and prepare to beam them directly to sickbay on my mark.   TO1: Prepare to lower shields on my mark for transport.     ::Hits the internal comm panel:: *Sickbay*: Prepare for incoming casualties, including severe radiation exposure.
SMDrew says:
<Velg>COM: USS Claymore: Unabl....  transp...  Power trans... lifesupport...   Request...  im  assistance.
OPS Lt Fong says:
::Settles a portable generator into place on the shuttle and runs a cargo net over it fastening it in place::
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
All: This seem all too likely to be a trap, but Starfleet protocol and Federation principles demand we lend assistance unless someone here can give a shred of evidence it's not exactly what it seems.  Anyone?   ::Raises a breath::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
<TO1_Lt_Kingston>  aCO:  Understood, Sir.  ::Queues the command and waits for the go-ahead, while still scanning for any signs of alternate motives or subterfuge::
CNS Ens Foster says:
@::Moves into the airlock storage area and finding a tricorder begins scanning over the suits looking for any damage while he begins a count of what all is there.::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
<TO1 Lt Kingston>  aCO:  If there is any such evidence, Sir, I've been unable to find it so far.
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
aCO:  Their approach is from the Denely system.  They are attempting to approach us.
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
TO1: Full security team to sickbay.    *Sickbay*: Security is on their way. Initiate security protocols.
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
aOPS:  I am reading 24 life signs.  Fourteen critical.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
<TO1_Lt_Kingston> aCO:  I'll send three full teams, Sir.  ::Sends word to security to have fifteen security officers sent to Sickbay double-time::
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
*Medical* Possibly 24 incoming, 14 reading as critical.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
@::Now that the chamber has filled with water, nods once to Kytides, and slaps the button to open the exterior airlock::
OPS Lt Fong says:
<aOPS PO Cawney> aCO: Ma'am we are not currently within transporter range.  We will need to leave orbit and close distance.
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Exhales::  FCO: Ensign, break orbit and engage course to intercept the Bli Tu, full impulse.       TO1/aOPS: The moment we're within range, drop shields and initiate transport, then immediately reraise shields.
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
::Motions Sov-masu over.::  TO Sov-masu:  Keep an eye on the station as well as the tremors.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
@::Begins the egress, swimming just outside the craft, then toward the ventral side, his tricorder blurred by the water in front of him as he goes::
OPS Lt Fong says:
<aOPS PO Cawney>::Nods and watches for the transporter system to register the acceptible range::
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
<FCO Ens Lee> aCO: Yes Ma'am.   ::Engages thrusters to break orbit, then immediately switches to full impulse power, setting course for the Bli Tu::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
<TO1_Lt_Kingston>  aCO:  Aye, Sir.  ::Again looks at her queue, and again waits for the signal::
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
:: While the oceanographer takes over one task, she commits herself to trying to discover more on the Ferengi vessel.::
TO Ens Kytides says:
<MA SCPO Golarex>::Stands up quickly at the notification, picking out three teams and swiftly heading for Sickbay with them in tow::

@ACTION:  Very dim lights are seen in the distance by LT Commander Damrok as he exits the airlock...

aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Draws another breath, her eyes narrowing slightly:: TO1: Also, additional security to ship critical areas: Bridge, main engineering, etc.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
@::Looks up, and tries to get a tricorder reading on the faint lights in the distance::
TO Ens Kytides says:
@::Follows behind Damrok, keeping nearly right against the submarine as he swims::
 aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
FCO/aOPS: Time to intercept?
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
aCO:  It is possible they came through the black cluster... one would think they would need to be desperate on that.  While most of the radiation is warp, the other type matches the black cluster within their warp nacelles.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
<TO1 Ens Kingston>::Calls up the majority of the security officers on board, as well as a couple of the standby bridge tactical officers, and begins sending out orders via the computer::
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Nods to Senn and reopens the external comms:: COM: Bli Tu: The Claymore is moving to intercept. We'll be bringing your people aboard. Prepare for beamout.
CNS Ens Foster says:
@::Finds a few suits with some minor damage and sets them aside to have repaired later as he continues his inventory.::
OPS Lt Fong says:
<aOPS PO Cawney> aCO: Transporter range in five minutes.  All transporters on standby and pre-lock procedures engaged.
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
FCO: Turns us around once we're in transporter range, and prepare to take us back toward Denely as soon as transport is complete. If their warp core goes, we may be in a hurry.
TO Ens Kytides says:
<MA SCPO Golarex>::Enters the turbolift and stands aside for the rest of them, briefly considering telling a joke about the situation but deciding to save it::
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
::Glances over her shoulder::  SO:  Torran let Keysar and Fasala know what is going on.  Have them wait for now.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
@::Decides he cannot dawdle any longer, and paddles further toward the ventral side of the docked sub, toward the device::
SO Lt Sov-masu says:
<SO Torran>::Nods his head and contacts the two science officers.::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
@::Glances at his tricorder again and sees that readings have returned that the apparently incoming lights appear to be a submersible craft just like Aegir's vessels::
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
aCO:  If not legit, they have taken on a dangerous and expensive task.  I am reading hull fractures within their engineering section.  That most likely started the problem.  If they were in the cluster, it is possible discovering the problem, they pushed the core too hard, overloading it.

@ACTION:  The lights fade to nothing as the sub goes beyond visual site.

CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
@::Shakes his head as the lights disappear into the inky black, and turns his attention (and hand beacon) to the disabling device on the ventral side of the subabout::
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Nods, but can't bring herself to say anything further on it, weighing her desire for it to be real and not a trap, against her natural desire for twenty-four individuals not to be at death's door::

ACTION:  The Claymore passes through the outer asteroid belt of the Denely System and the Helopause.   The Bli Tu comes into visual and transporter range.

TO Ens Kytides says:
@::Blinks at the lights' disappearance, looking back toward Damrok::  CTO:  Any idea who that was, Sir?
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
@TO:  None whatsoever.  Got two lifesign readings, but nothing else.
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
TO1: Drops shields.  aOPS: Transport.  ::Nods to Senn, who's been in contact with sickbay::
OPS Lt Fong says:
<aOPS PO Cawney> Aloud: Initiating transport.  ::Begins beaming the Bli Tu's survivors directly to sickbay taking the usual anti weapon and anti-explosive safety measures.::
SO Lt Sov-masu says:
::As everything appears quiet on the planet, he remains quiet.::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
<TO1 Lt Kingston>::Jabs the command in her queue to lower shields::
CAG Cdt Hawk says:
*CTO*  Leaks are patched sir...  Ensign Foster is conducting an inventory of dive suits.
TO Ens Kytides says:
<MA SCPO Golarex> ::Exits the lift and goes through a quick weapons and tricorder check, giving a long glance to the few who don't immediately do the same, and enters Sickbay::
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
*Medical*:  Incoming...
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
@*CAG*:  Understood.  We appear to have some time, for now...are station sensors operational?  I detected another submersible being piloted away from the station, but could not read anything other than two lifesigns. ::Begins to visually examine the device on the ship's hull::
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
<MO Lt Havsen>::Standing beside a biobed, hypospray and phaser in hand, waiting the appearance of injured Ferengi::
CAG Cdt Hawk says:
@*CTO*  Checking.  ::Moves over to the sensor control panel::

ACTION:  The Frengi are beamed to sickbay after the transporter chief ensures they are not armed.

TO Ens Kytides says:
@::Returns to scanning the device with his tricorder just in case something more comes up now, since Damrok is likely more experienced with such things anyway::
CNS Ens Foster says:
@::Finishes his inventory of the dive suits and moves back out to where Hawk is standing at a computer station.::
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
aOPS/CSO/*Sickbay*: Report.

ACTION:  14 Ferengi are suffering plasma burns and high radiation exposure.  8 Ferengi are currently suffering from Radiation poisoning.  The final 2 seem to have only mild bruising and cuts.

CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
<TO1_Lt_Kingston>::Ensures shields are uncompromised, and goes back about her business, coordinating the deployment of tactical and security around the ship::
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
aCO:  Ferengi vessel is now adrift... warp core still reads as critical.
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
TO1: Raise shields.   FCO: Put safe distance between us and the Maurader.
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
aCO:  I am not reading any other life signs aboard.
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
CSO: Good. Head to sickbay and get a report from the Bli Tu's Captain.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
<TO1_Lt_Kingston>::Scans the Bli Tu for any cargo that would create an environmental hazard if her warp core should fail::
CNS Ens Foster says:
@CAG:  We have 43 suits in good condition and 5 that have some minor damage, but they shouldn't take much to fix.
OPS Lt Fong says:
<aOPS PO Cawney> ::verifies that the transporter buffers are clear and powered down then checks again::
TO Ens Kytides says:
<MA SCPO Golarex> ::Despite the complete normalcy of everything so far, remains alert, carefully watching over the Ferengi::
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
::With a nod, heads for the lift.::  Torran:  Take over my position.  Sov-masu is keeping an eye on the planet.
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
<MO Lt Havsen> *Bridge*: Twenty four Ferengi in various levels of distress have arrived.  Fourteen critical, ten radiation poisoning or mild contusions and lacerations only.
SO Lt Sov-masu says:
<SO LtCmdr Torran>::With a nod moves to the science station and logs in.::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
@::Scans the circuits to which the device is connected to try to determine whether he can safely disable it::
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
::As the lift doors close, she orders it to sickbay.  Different direction from the earlier planned shuttle bay.::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
<TO1 Lt Kingston>aCO:  Bli Tu is clear of any cargo.  I'm no engineer, but I don't think it can be salvaged.  ::Continues paging through the sensor readouts::  The core is on its way to critical, but at our pace I think we'll be at safe distance if it goes, Sir.
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
::As the lift stops, she turns slightly to the right and heads for the double doors.  Before entering, she nods to the security officers standing guard.::
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Nods::  TO1: Understood.     Until we hear otherwise from the Bli Tu Captain, we'll have to leave it to salvage.   FCO: Set course for Denely III, full impulse, and establish orbit.
CAG Cdt Hawk says:
@*CTO*  Like most of this stations, sensors are off-line.  The CNS reports that we have 43 suits in good condition and 5 that could be repaired.
OPS Lt Fong says:
<aOPS PO Cawney>aCO: Would you like me to attempt a remote log download ma'am?
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
::As the doors open she steps through and looks around for the medic in control.::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
@TO:  I don't think we can tamper with it without the possibility of causing a critical failure to the ship.  My suggestion is we hit it with the phaser at heavy stun, sever the connections, and try to pry or pull it away before it can reactivate.  But we'll both have to work at it together, and it'll have to be fast.
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Nods:: aOPS: Do it.
CAG Cdt Hawk says:
@::Looks over at the CNS::  CNS:  Well, at least if we have to evacuate, we won't have to hold our breath
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
@::Wonders whether they can even move quickly enough underwater::

ACTION:  Bridge tactical sensors chime as the Claymore enters the Denely system.

TO Ens Kytides says:
@CTO:  Aye, Sir.  Who does what?  ::Pulls himself completely against the sub, opposite Damrok around the device::
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
<MO Lt Havsen>::Currently directing the various sickbay personnel to administer appropriate dosages of delactovine to the Ferengi to counteract the effects of the radiation poisoning, while a nurse evaluates the two with minor injuries only::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
<TO1 Lt Kingston>::Looks down at the short range sensors again as the board lights up and notifications begin to chime::
OPS Lt Fong says:
<aOPS PO Cawney>::Begins attempting to communicate with the Bli Tu's computer in an effort to get it to download its disaster logs.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
@TO:  You fire...from just about point blank range.  It'll be a narrow window...we have to latch on and start pulling as soon as you've shot it.  ::Pulls his knife and readies it, treading water close to the device::
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Looks to Kingston as she hears the signals from that direction::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
<TO1 Lt Kingston>  aCO:  Sir, got a brief sensor ping from orbit of Denely III, then another around Onduldulle.  Nothing coming up now, though.
TO Ens Kytides says:
@::Nods and pulls his phaser free, setting it to heavy stun and holding it right by the device::  CTO:  Ready, Sir.
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
::Noting Havsen is in charge, she walks over to her.:: MO:  As soon as you have everyone settled, I need to speak with the Ferengi captain.
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
TO1: Do either correlate to the earlier sensor anomalies?
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
<TO1 Lt Kingston>  aCO:  Feeding the logs into the computer now to try to get a better analysis, Sir.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
<TO1 Lt Kingston>::Nods matter-of-factly, but not impatiently::  aCO:  Checking now, Sir.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
@::Takes a deep breath, then nods to Kytides::  TO:  On your mark.
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
<MO Lt Havsen>::Looks up to Senn, her visage just a bit intense, but calming now as things seem to be settling:: CSO: Of course, Commander.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
<TO1 Lt Kingston>aCO:  Sir, the computer results say it was a Vulchar-class vessel.
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
<MO Lt Havsen>::Raises her voice enough to be heard over the busy-ness of the scene:: Sickbay: Who here is the Captain?
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
::Steps aside to wait, knowing better then to interrupt a doctor unless it was critical.::
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
TO1: Can you determine if it was in motion, and if so, predict a trajectory and current location?
CNS Ens Foster says:
@::Grins a the CAG's comment.::  CAG:  Glad I won't have to fight you for a suit.
CAG Cdt Hawk says:
@CNS:  Roger that!
Host SMDrew says:
<Velg>::Struggles to raise his hand from the burns.::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
<TO1 Lt Kingston>aCO:  Chronologically, the sensor pings happened first in orbit of Denely III, then the other around Ondullule.  If it's anywhere, it was probably on its way to Ondullule, Sir.
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
<MO Lt Havsen>::Moves to Velg's side, gesturing for Senn to join her, and quickly sets to work administering a pain reliever to Velg::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
<TO1 Lt Kingston>aCO:  Checking for a possible propulsion trail now.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
<TO1 Lt Kingston>::Begins the scans::
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
::Turns in direction to the raised hand, then looks toward Havsen for permission.::
TO Ens Kytides says:
@::Moves his free hand to be ready to grab the device and takes a deep breath::  CTO:  On three, Sir.  3, 2, 1.  ::Fires and grabs one side immediately after, waiting for the cut::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
@::Immediately jams his knife under the device, severing one of the lines, and begins to pry as hard as the water will allow::
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
::Moves to stand next to the pair, waiting::
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
TO1: Got it.
TO Ens Kytides says:
@::Pulls up on it as best in time with Damrok's cut as he can, while holstering his phaser and moving his other hand to pull too::
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
<MO Lt Havsen>::Administers the pain reliever, then begins working at Velg's burns, gently treating the affected areas::  Velg: Captain, are you able to answer a few questions?
SO Lt Sov-masu says:
aCO:  Commander, I am reading the station.  It is one piece, the structure is currently holding and will continue to hold.  According to computer simulations it can hold as long as the next quake does not go above 6.2

ACTION:  The Claymore slips into orbit around Denely III.  Sensors immediately pick up a destroyed communication probe in orbit around the planet.

CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
@::Aloud::  Come on....  ::Grunts a bit as his full power is hampered a bit by the watery environs...but swings his feet up against the craft and braces himself to try to get all the leverage he can::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
<TO1_Lt_Kingston>  ::Sees the destroyed probe on sensors, and scans for weapons signatures::
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
SO: What was the rating on the last quake?
SO Lt Sov-masu says:
aCO:  Power systems on the planet are low, but steady, indicating they may be on emergency power.  Comms appear offline.

@ACTION:  The device pulls away from the vessel.  Lights flicker on the exposed circuitry then go dark.

aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
<FCO Lt Lee>aCO: Entering orbit, Captain.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
@::Heaves a sigh of relief, barely stifling an exclamation of success::  TO:  ...Well done, Ensign.  ::Swims after the device, picking it up in his arms::  Let's get back on the sub.
SMDrew says:
<Velg>Quietly:  I can try.
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
<MO Lt Havsen>::Nods to Senn, as she continues to work on the Ferengi:: CSO: Go ahead, Commander. Just keep it gentle.
SO Lt Sov-masu says:
<SO LtCmdr Torran> aCO:  I am reading a damaged communication probe: ours I believe.
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
::Nods and steps closer.::
TO Ens Kytides says:
@CTO:  Thank you, Sir.  ::Nods, swimming after Damrok, and uses the time to pull out his tricorder and start scanning to see if the device made it through everything alright::
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Clenches her teeth a moment, then glances to Kingston:: TO1: Ferengi weapons signature, I take it?
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
Velg:  Captain, I am Commander Senn.  Can you tell me what happened?
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
<TO1_Lt_Kingston>::Nods in confirmation of the science officer's readouts, not that she needed to do so::  aCO:  Scanning now, Sir. ...  ::Pauses, in a bit of disbelief::  ...No, Sir.  Starfleet phaser signatures.  ::Checks again, turning a bit pale:: Unmistakable.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
<TO1_Lt_Kingston>  aCO:  ...Type eleven.  No doubt in my mind.  ::Looks to Raeyld squarely::
CNS Ens Foster says:
@::Moves to one of the computers and pulls up the personnel records of the stations crew and transfers the data to his Padd for easier access.::
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
SO/TO1: I want to know why we were able to detect the Vulchar vessel those two times, and the time before. What conditions were the same each time?   A fluctuation in their engines? Proximity to the large mass of a planet or moon?  Venus in ascension with Virgo?  Find it. Repeat it.
SMDrew says:
<Velg>CSO: Our navigator thought he knew a shorter path through the cluster.  It would save time and allow us to make additional trips to Lothian Prime.  It was a risk and one I should have avoided.
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Hits her commbadge:: *OPS*: Mr. Fong to the Bridge.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
<TO1 Lt Kingston>::Snaps out of her haze, back to business immediately::  aCO:  Aye, Sir.  ::Starts setting the computer to work::
SO Lt Sov-masu says:
<SO LtCmdr Torran>  aCO:  Aye, sir.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
@::Swims into the exterior airlock, and waits for Kytides to board as well before sealing the outer hatch::
OPS Lt Fong says:
::Raises an eyebrow as he finishes setting up the life sign generator:: *aCO* On my way.
SO Lt Sov-masu says:
<SO LtCmdr Torran>  aCO: I am not reading any vessel signature having approached the destroyed communication probe.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
@::Seals the outer airlock once Kytides boards, and begins to drain the water from the landing chamber::
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
Velg:  Can you tell me what exactly happened from the moment you made the decision till you came through?
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
SO: Is there any possibility the weapons fire came from the planet below?
TO Ens Kytides says:
@::Puts the tricorder up again, glad to be back out of the water::  CTO:  Device appears to have made it through mostly alright, Sir.  Some water damage, but shouldn't hinder investigation much, if at all.
SO Lt Sov-masu says:
::Keeps his attention on the station and surrounding area, his primary concern::
SO Lt Sov-masu says:
<SO LtCmdr Torran>  aCO: Unknown.  But doubtful.  The spread of the debris field suggests close range.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
@TO:  I'll be very interested to examine the technology...and the casing for forensic evidence.  ::Waits for the water to be completely drained, then opens the inner airlock door, knife in his right hand, device in his left::
SMDrew says:
<Velg>CSO:  We managed to pass through half of the black cluster.  Our sensors went completely out and we navigated by blind luck.  We picked up a heavy patch of ions causing our nacelles to over load and force radiation into the warp core.
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Nods::
TO Ens Kytides says:
@::Nods as he follows after Damrok::
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
SO: Would the anomaly’s location be appropriately distanced to have been the source of the weapons fire?
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
@TO:  Let's make sure we can power the sub.  ::Points toward the helm station::
SMDrew says:
<Velg> CSO:  We pushed the warp drive as much as we could, but took heavy damage in doing so.  Once we passes through the cluster we detected your vessel on LRS.
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
Velg:  Captain, you know about the Black Cluster and consequences.  Why would your navigation officer convince you to take such the risk of an ion storm?
OPS Lt Fong says:
::Steps off the lift onto the bridge:: aCO: Ma'am....
SO Lt Sov-masu says:
<SO LtCmdr Torran>::Enters some numbers into the computer.::
SMDrew says:
<Velg> CSO:  One must take risks for greater profits.
TO Ens Kytides says:
@CTO:  Aye, Sir.  ::Moves to the front quickly and tries the computer to see if the sub is operational::
SMDrew says:
<Velg> ::Passes out.::
SO Lt Sov-masu says:
<SO LtCmdr Torran>  aCO:  If the vessel had moved from its original position, then it is possible.  If it had not, then now.
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Her jaw tense, she gestures to the Ready Room::
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
MO:  Doc...

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