The Line in Space - Mission 3 - 11211.06

Summary:  Now a few hours into Alpha shift and the USS Kladenets approaches the Leewlen 772 System.  As the system appears on the main view screen an eerie red glow emanates from the system.  Bursts of white light pulsate out from behind the glow and illuminate fast moving rocks with in the Systems Oort Cloud.

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CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::On the bridge at tactical, looking for local traffic or recent signs of it::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::On the bridge sitting in the command chair::
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
::At the helm, course laid in, ready to engage::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CAG: Drop us to warp 2 Mr. Hawk.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CAG: Find us as safe of an entry point as possible into the system.
OPS LtJG Kendal says:
::At the engineering station monitoring the warp core as the ship slows::
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
::Makes the ordered adjustment::  CO:  Warp 2, aye Captain.
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
::Begins scanning the local area, looking for an entry point::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
CO:  Captain, sensor sweeps show that there are about twelve distinct warp signatures in the area, all at least forty-eight hours old.  None of them match Starfleet vessels.  I'll try to get more details.  ::Has the computer parse each warp trail individually, looking for any matches in the database::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Looks over to Damrok::  CTO: Acknowledged Commander.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CTO: Any vessels on long or short range sensors?
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
::Punches up a map of the system on the main screen with three different entry points blinking::  CO:  Captain, if you'll look at the main screen, those three entry points should be the safest.  ::A white line moves from one in a curving arc to a point between the gas giants.::  There is my recommended course.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Leans back in her chair in the Counselor's (somewhat cramped for a therapy room, yet expansive for a Defiant) office, twirling the last of her water around in the glass:: I'll let you know how I do on the list.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Turns her attention back to the main screen, looking at the proposed route::  CAG: Lay in course, increase forward deflectors to maximum and engage.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
OPS: Mr. Kendal, please be ready to increase our inertial dampners.
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
CO:  Aye, Captain ::Minimizes the plot to a lower corner of the main viewer with a track showing the Kladenets progress::  Course laid in, deflectors on max and...  ::Punches some buttons::  warp two engaged.
MO Ens Tevis says:
::Makes a last check of the medkits, specially equipped with plentiful doses of Hydronalin and Adrenaline::
CNS LtJG Foster says:
::Leans back in his chair.::  CMO:  Please do, Having goals to work for is a good step and if I can help you in anyway let me know.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
CO:  No, Sir, no other vessels on long range sensors...which seems a bit unusual, given that's a sensor radius of about eighteen light-years.  However, I should point out that the local radiation will disrupt sensor readings within the Leewlen system.  I'll try to filter out some of the background noise.

ACTION:  The Kladenets banks to port and approaches the Oort Cloud.  The small Defiant begins to shake from the external pressure as it punches into the System.

CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Nods quietly:: CNS: Thank you. I appreciate the offer.  There are...things, I think I want to accomplish, from the lessons I've learned recently. Better to start now, I suppose.  ::Leans forward, setting the glass upon the small coffee table with a sense of finality::

ACTION:  Gravity wells and highly charged particles begin to slam against the outer hull of the Kladenets.

CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Runs several low and high pass filters on the sensor telemetry, hoping to screen some of the impact of the severe solar winds in the system, but doesn't expect much result::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CTO: As we expected Commander. We unfortunately knew the radiation would be a problem.  Let me know if you can clear it up.

ACTION:  Sensors become a bit clearer for Science, Tactical and Nav.

MO Ens Tevis says:
::Draws a deep breath, her nerves starting to get the better of her. But somehow it's controllable, knowing the Doctor is practically (or quite literally) next door. Nonetheless, she's a bit jittery as she catches Merriweather by the shoulder as he passed by:: MT1_PO_Merriweather: C, have you got the list on you?
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
CO:  Captain, Nav sensors are clearing some, but still limited.
CNS LtJG Foster says:
CMO:  That’s good, we can discuss more our next meeting, maybe see if you've made any progress.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CAG: Understood.
MT PO Merriweather says:
MO:  Ahh... ::Feels around in the pocket of his labcoat::  ...yes.  ::Pulls out the PADD and hands it to Tevis as he continues prepping some spare medkits::

ACTION:  Exterior snapping of charged particles hitting the hull can be heard inside the Kladenets.  Interior shaking from gravity wells increases.   The ride is getting bumpy for those inside the ship.

CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Continues watching the main viewscreen, occasionally checking reports on the console on her armrest::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Runs another sweep for recent impulse or warp trails, scooting slightly back into his seat to buffer himself against the ship's thrumming::
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
::Grins as the shaking increases....  this was flying, actually being able to feel what was happening::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Feels the shake of the ship as the ride continues to get bumpier, she readjust slightly in her seat::
MO Ens Tevis says:
::Clutches the PADD to her chest a moment, then exhales deeply, trying to regain her nerves as the ship shakes beneath her feet. Per her earlier conversation with Raeyld, she releases the PADD and divvies the roster up by deck::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Nods a bit:: CNS: Of course.  ::Begins to stand from her chair, but pauses briefly, looking up to the Counselor with almost a blank curiosity:: CNS: Do you think I wish to change?
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
CO:  Captain, now that we're inside the solar system, our long range sensors have been limited to a visibility of about four light years...the resolution is reasonable.  There will probably be a good deal of long range communications interference, as well.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Nods slightly::  CTO: Do what you can Mr. Damrok that's all we can hope for at this point.
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
CO:  Captain, ETA 3 minutes to the beam out point.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
CO:  Leewlen II has signs of reptilian, aquatic, insect, and oceanic life.  The planet itself is about sixty-four percent water, most of which is underground.  Ice covers about forty-three percent of the planet's surface, but it appears to be in a gradual warming cycle due to heavy volcanic activity.
CNS LtJG Foster says:
::Sits quietly for a moment before responding.::  CMO:  From what I've seen I'd say there are some things you'd like to change but not necessarily the core of who you are.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CAG: Acknowledged Mr. Hawk.  Be ready to drop us to impulse in two and a half minutes.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
CO:  There are four massive storms in the southern hemisphere, each with winds of at least two hundred knots.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
OPS: Lieutenant, be ready to beam the probe in the next three minutes to the specified coordinates.
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
CO:  Piece of ca.....   ::Eyes widen as he eyes his sensors and then throws the ship into a hard turn to port and a steep dive.  Pulls the ship back up after narrowly avoiding a large asteroid.::  Ummm...  right, Captain.  Maybe 2 minutes and 45 seconds.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Raises an eyebrow giving Hawk a look::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Looks up, not with alarm, but some uncertainty::  CO:  Captain...I think you should have a look at this.  There's a large unknown metallic object on the surface of Leewlen II -- I don't know what it is, yet, but it's definitely not of natural origin, nor are the materials native to this system.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Tilts her head:: CNS: And what is your opinion of that?
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CTO:  Noted Commander.  ::Gets up from her chair and goes over to Tactical to look for herself::
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
CO:  ::Double checks his sensors::  Captain, approaching the beam out point.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Enlarges the sensor grid for a closer look at the object::  CO:  Right here, Captain.  ::Points to the screen::  It's about eighty meters by fifty-two meters.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Looks down at Damrok's findings::

ACTION:  A large gravity well slams against the ship as it nears the coordinates.

MO Ens Tevis says:
::The roster split between the four PADDs, she presses a notification at the CMO's desk, paging all medical personnel::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CAG: Notify OPS so they can begin transport when at the exact coordinates.
CNS LtJG Foster says:
CMO:  I think it’s a good thing, we all change and grow as experiences shape us.  Trying to stay exactly as you are as the world around you changes isn't a good way to go.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Focuses the short-range sensors on that point on the planet, just before being forced into a forward lunge, snapping back into his chair severely by the recoil from the gravity well::
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
CO:  Drop from Warp, Captain?
MO Ens Tevis says:
::The moment her hand hits the pager, she's tossed across the office and into the wall with a gasp::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Grabs onto the back of Damrok's chair to steady herself::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CAG: Aye, Mr. Hawk
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
CO:  Aye Captain, all stop, at station holding
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CTO: What are your thoughts Damrok...  So one of the ships passing through must have made a stop but what is it and why here...
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Clutches with one hand the chair she's in, trying to hold her place, while instinctively reaching out to grasp the drinking glass she'd set upon the coffee table moments ago - and fails at both, losing her grip on the chair as she's jarred forward, falling onto the coffee table and sending the glass skittering to the deck beyond::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CAG: Mr. Hawk come take a look at this.
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
::Puzzled::  CO:  Aye ma'am.  ::Gets up and heads over, talking as he walks::  We're keeping station at the beam out point, Ops notified.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Runs a hand through his hair quickly, and again shifts back comfortably in his seat, for all the good it'll do himself::  CO:  It could be a listening post or sensor installation, Sir.  We did have the same thought to place such an installation here.
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
::Comes up beside the CO and CTO::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
CO:  It does seem a bit large for that, though.  ::Tries again to apply some different combinations of sensor filters::
CNS LtJG Foster says:
::Finds himself on the floor near his chair, muttering about pilots.::
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
::A little tentatively::  CTO:  Perhaps wreckage from a trader?
MO Ens Tevis says:
::Pulls herself up off the floor, a bit shakily, but a quick pat-down reveals she's fine.  Quickly, she begins picking up the stack of PADDs that were scattered in the last big shake::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CTO/CAG: It's nearly the size of the Kladenets.  ::Nods::  You might be right Mr. Hawk
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
CAG:  Entirely possible.  So far, however, I haven't detected any transponders, beacons or emergency transmissions.  Given the environment, that may not mean much.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CTO/CAG: I think it would be a good idea to check it out.  Since we've got work to do here Mr. Damrok, Mr. Hawk find Doctor Raeyld and have her meet you in the shuttlebay.  Take the Jarrow and investigate closer.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Winces silently as her shins complain about the abrupt and unscheduled meeting with the low edge of the coffee table, but quickly swallows and clamber back from the table, grabbing the side of the chair for momentary support, as she assure herself her feet are solid under her::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CTO/CAG: Remember you only have an hour and 30 minutes.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
CO/CAG:  We could check the Federation registries, at least, to determine whether any freighters that were to be in the area have missed their scheduled stops of late.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
CO:  Understood.  ::Taps his combadge and calls Kingston to the bridge, knowing Kytides is probably fast asleep after his shift, and stands from his chair, nodding once to Hawk::
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
::Startled for a moment, then masks it::  CO:  Understood, ma'am.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Taps his badge again as he crosses to and enters the turbolift::  *CMO*:  Damrok to Raeyld.
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
::Moves to the helm and places it in auto station keeping::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CTO: Mr. Damrok I think it would be wise under the circumstances to keep an open comm link between the Jarrow and the Kladenets.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::The ships not quite shaking as much anymore, she quickly moves across the small office to Foster, to make sure he wasn't injured in his fall. She kneels beside him as her commbadge chirps, and hits it:: *CTO*: Raeyld here.   ::Quietly:: CNS: All right?
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Taps commbadge::  *CNS*: Lieutenant Foster please report to the bridge.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Holds the 'lift for Hawk::  CO:  Completely agreed, Captain.  We'll leave the line open.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
*CMO*:  Doctor, please meet me in the shuttlebay with whatever medical equipment you'll need for an away team mission aboard the Jarrow.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Nods to Damrok::
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
::Enters the TL with a nod of thanks to Damrok::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Allows the doors to close as he nods once to T'Shara::  Turbolift:  Shuttlebay.
CNS LtJG Foster says:
CMO:  Yeah I'm find just a little banged up.  ::Hears the captain.::  *CO*:  On my way.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Checks his sidearm, then holsters it again::  CAG:  I'll get extra weapons for us, just in case -- please go and begin startup procedures for the Jarrow.  ::Waits to allow Hawk to go first as the doors open::
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
CTO:  Aye, sir.  ::Heads out for the shuttle bay::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Heads out of the car also, and it immediately moves out again to accommodate the personnel movements throughout the ship::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Moves over to the operations station::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Makes his way to the shuttlebay weapons lockers and retrieves two carbines, slinging them delicately over his shoulder as he locks the cabinet and makes his way over toward the Jarrow::
CNS LtJG Foster says:
::Gets to his feet, and straightens his uniform.::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
*CTO*: Understood and on my way.  ::Closes the commbadge, and stands with Foster::  CNS: Good luck, Counselor.
TO Lt Kingston says:
::Steps into the turbolift on the deck containing her quarters, and very shortly makes the trip to the bridge, emerging without a word and reporting to her station::
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
::Enters the shuttle bay, boards the Jarrow and moves into the cockpit::  Hello old girl...  haven't seen you since we wreaked you last time!  ::Begins startup procedures::
CNS LtJG Foster says:
CMO:  You too doctor.  ::Heads for the door as well headed for the lift.::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Enters the Jarrow and safely stows the extra firepower, then makes his way to the tactical station and logs in on the batteries::  CAG:  I'll check the environmental suits.  Give me an estimated time we'll be ready for launch when you have one.  ::Turns and makes his way to the rear of the vessel, where the suits are stored::
CNS LtJG Foster says:
::Enters the lift and directs it to the bridge.::
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
CTO:  We'll be ready for departure in 5 minutes, sir.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
CAG:  Roger that, Lieutenant.  ::Finds the suits were checked prior to launch, and makes a cursory inspection with his tricorder before picking one at random and starting to pull it on over his uniform::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Sits down at the operation station and begins accessing probe one startup procedures, using the supplied access codes from DS3::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Opens hailing frequency and contacts Deep Space 3 that we are beginning to deploy the first probe.  And to please standby::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Exits from the Counselor's office directly into sickbay, grabbing her back from its place as she makes her circuit to sickbay's own exit:: MO: I'm on away team duty. See to the crew inoculations as needed. ::The last words leave as she's physically already outside the ward, moving directly to the turbolift::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Taps his combadge again before he puts his hands into the bulky arms and gloves of the suit::  *CMO*:  We'll be ready to leave in five minutes, Doctor.  Damrok out.
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
CTO:  Sir, do you want us all in suits?
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
TL: Shuttle bay. ::Slings her bag over her shoulder, nodding slightly as she acknowledges Damrok's call::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
CAG:  Yes, Lieutenant.  If startup is under way and automated, you should get dressed now.  ::Suits up fully, checking the seals, and slaps the helmet on now, rather than later, then walks back to the tactical station, putting his tricorder and sidearm back in the sheathes of the suit as he walks::
CNS LtJG Foster says:
::Exits the lift onto the bridge and heads over to the captain.::
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
::Does a last check, then moves back to the suits::  CTO:  Just going through the last diagnostics.  ::Begins pulling on a suit::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Exits the lift and strides down the short corridor toward the shuttlebay entrance, passing through the doors and moving directly for the Jarrow::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Stabs a toggle button to make the interface slightly larger to accommodate his gloved hand, and opens a comm channel to the Kladenets::  COM: CO:  Captain, this is Jarrow.  Are you reading?
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Looks up to the Counselor::  CNS: Counselor take operations station 2.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
COM: Jarrow: CTO: We are reading five by five
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Steps up and into the Jarrow, moving toward the front of the ship to Hawk and Damrok's location. She briefly nods to Hawk as he attires, almost too professional, before turning to Damrok:: CTO: Sir?
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
::Finishes suiting up, then moves back into the pilots seat.  Hates suits, hates not breathing more::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CNS: Counselor, please lock onto the first probe in cargo one with the transporters.  Once your ready to beam out let me know.  I'm still bringing the probe online.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
COM: Kladanets: CO: Copy that, Kladenets.  Comm channel will be left open, Sir.  ::Presses another toggle to ensure the comm channel does not close::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
CMO/CAG:  We're on full audio with the bridge -- please try to mind your manners.  ::Smiles, in good humor::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Her hands work across the buttons on the console in front of her::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
CMO:  Find an environmental suit, Doctor, and prepare any radiation inoculations we'll need.  We're putting out shortly.
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
::Grins::  CTO:  It's me, Commander.  What could go wrong?
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
CTO:  Preflight complete, Jarrow ready for launch.
CNS LtJG Foster says:
::Nods and moves to ops 2 and logs into the console and brings up the transporter system.::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Now that Raeyld is aboard, closes the hatches, and watches as the seal diags turn green::  CAG:  Very good, Lieutenant.  As soon as the doctor is ready, we'll put out.  Ask for launch clearance.
CNS LtJG Foster says:
::Gets a lock on the probe in the cargo bay.::  CO:  Locked on captain, standing by.
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
COM:  Kladenets:  Kladenets, requesting permission to launch.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Nods once, then moves to the EVA locks in the back, removing a suit and quickly slipping into it::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
COM: Jarrow: CAG: You’re clear for departure.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Taps the panel and opens the cargo bay doors::
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
COM:  Kladenets:  Roger that, Kladenets
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
CMO:  Doctor, you all suited up?
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Finishes the last of the power up sequences on the probe::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::As long as she's wearing the suit, she's wearing the helmet, so she locks that into place as well. The whole thing is very ill fitting and design for someone at least six inches taller - but it'll still protect from the elements::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CNS: Engage transporters and beam probe one to the coordinates.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Activates her suit-to-suit comm:: CAG: Done.  ::Carries her bag with her to a seat in the cockpit, fumbling slightly, at first, at pulling out the hypospray with the too-large gloves::
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
CTO:  Ready to depart at your order.
CNs LtJG Foster says:
::Brings up the coordinates and feeds them into the transporter system and initiates transport.::
CNS LtJG Foster says:
CO:  Beaming now.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Swivels his chair to face forward as he brings up the sensor boards::  CAG:  Let's go, Lieutenant.  Take us out.

ACTION:  Probe One disappears from Cargo 1 and materializes at the specified coordinates in space.

CNS LtJG Foster says:
CO:  Transport complete
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
::Gently powers the Jarrow up off the deck and points the Jarrow out the shuttle bay doors, gently curving the shuttle away from the ship::  CTO:  On our way, sir...  heading for the coordinates of the metallic...  whatever it is.

ACTION: The Jarrow departs from the Kladenets.  ETA to Leewlen II = 10 minutes.

CO Capt T’Shara says:
CNS: Noted Mr. Foster.
TO Lt Kingston says:
::Checks the long range sensors again, wary of possible new contacts, though she hasn't picked up any sensor sweeps from inside or outside the system indicating anyone else might be around::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::With time, adjusts to the different grasp of the EVA gloves and hopes no one ends up needing surgery anytime soon.  For now, she loads the hypospray and stands to her feet, stepping into place behind Hawk and Damrok as she dials the first dose::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Settles in and activates the shields as soon as they’re clear for added protection against the radiation::
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
::Sees the CMO messing with a hypo and groans::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Informationally:: CTO: Preventative dose.  ::Applies the hypospray to the appropriate place on Damrok's EVA suit, releasing the medication into the EVA's applicator::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
CMO:  Thank you, Doctor.  ::Had been expecting as much, and is glad for it::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Redials the next dose, and applies 12 ccs hyronalin to Hawk's suit as well::
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
::Just a bit... formally::  CMO:  Thank you, Doctor

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