The Line in Space - MOOM - 11212.18

Summary:  The Kladenets departed the Eigreg system and deployed the 3rd probe.  The Kladenets is now enroute to the next set of coordinates.  An area of charged ions that Deep Space 3's sensors detected and the approximate location the Vroa appeared.

*********************** Begin OOM - 0800 hours ********************

OPS LtJG Kendal says:
::On the bridge looking much more rested then he last appeared.::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Brushes a bit of hair out of her eyes as she waits for the lift to open out to the bridge::
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
::At the helm after finally getting some sleep::
SO Timely says:
::Signs into the SCI station.::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Sits on the bridge in the center chair, giving the captain some much needed rest::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::The doors finally open, and she steps out onto the bridge, looking about momentarily for Captain T'Shara::
OPS LtJG Kendal says:
::Flips a few buttons on the environmental controls and moves up to the engineering station, a PADD clasped in one hand.::
SO Timely says:
::Gets an itch in the middle her back::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Steps forward toward the command center, seeing Damrok there instead, and moves forward:: CTO: Commander...Good morning.  ::Said with much the same as almost any communication from her of late::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
CMO:  Good morning, Doctor.  How are you doing?
SO Timely says:
CTO: Sensors are showing the ion field growing in the area between where the probes are to be deployed.  I can't make out what exactly is going on.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Swivels his chair slightly to face toward Timely's station, then turns his head to address Hawk::  CAG:  Lieutenant, what's our estimated time of arrival?
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Shrugs her eyebrows:: CTO: I came to see if you or Captain T'Shara wanted me up here for any reason today.
SO Timely says:
CTO: It's almost like there's a bubble inside an ion storm.....::Wriggles a little hoping that her uniform will scratch her itch.::
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
::Checks his readings::  CTO:  Just over 3 hours at current speed
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
OPS:  Mister Kendal, maximum power to the sensors.  Work with sciences to increase resolution to the best of your ability.  ::Sits back in the chair slightly::
TO LtJG Kytides says:
::Sits at the tactical station, watching over scans carefully considering their location, but grimaces and looks up for a moment::  CTO:  Sir, nothing on sensors, but nothing's coming up beyond two lightyears thanks to the ion storm.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Looks about the bridge, wandering toward Timely as she waits for some response from Damrok::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
CMO:  There's not necessarily anything pressing that requires our attention for the moment, but your presence is certainly welcome.
OPS LtJG Kendal says:
::Looks at the CTO for a second longer than normal, then turns back to the engineering station, and begins shifting power around:: CTO/SO: Auxiliary and reserve weapons power now available to sensors.  Freeing up non-critical computer tasks for sensor analysis.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
CTO: Mm..   ::Sort of looks over Timely's shoulder, observing the scientific readouts::
SO Timely says:
::Moves slightly to the left, the itch growing::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
CMO:  Ion storms are presently limiting our visibility to about two light years.  If we were going to be ambushed at any point during our mission, this would seem to be an opportunity...
SO Timely says:
CTO: I'm getting...::Moves her right shoulder back as the itch continues.::  I'm getting a little clearer sensor reading.  It's almost like there's a large clear bubble within the ion storm.  It's clear, but the we'd take a beating if we tried to go through the storm.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
SO:  About how wide is the bubble?  Can you determine a cause?
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Glances away from the readouts to Timely for a moment, watching the officer she's had so little interaction with in the past::
SO Timely says:
CTO:  I have no idea of the cause on the sensors, but it would make sense that something inside it could be creating a bubble.
TO LtJG Kytides says:
::Blinks at the results, keeping his eyes glued on the console this time::  CTO:  There's...at least a planet, Sir.  Maybe an orbital station, maybe a ship.  Still a lot of interference.
SO Timely says:
::Walks over to the CMO:: CMO: Would you please scratch my left shoulder.  It's driving me nuts!
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Shakes his head...doesn't like proceeding with such a lack of information, but it doesn't seem as though they have much choice::
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
CTO:  Sir, navigation sensors are reading incoming turbulence.  It's gonna get bumpy
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Actually smiles, briefly, as she nods, shifting to the side slightly and lightly scratching the side and top of Timely's shoulder::
OPS LtJG Kendal says:
::Frowns:: CTO: Power to inertial dampeners and shields sir? I will have to take it from sensors.
SO Timely says:
CMO: Thank you so much!  ::Walks back to her station while exhaling a sigh of relief.  As she looks over the readings.  She sees she can answer a couple more questions.:: CTO: The area seems large, but some places are only 200 meters wide.  It's hard to exactly isolate it.  The ion storm is so large.
SO Timely says:
::Pauses for a moment:: CTO: It's almost as similar to the black cluster in sector 097.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Walks with Timely back to science, now standing beside the SO's seat as she resumes watching the sensors with Timely::
SO Timely says:
::Glances over her shoulder to the CMO and gives her a thankful smile and moves over slightly so that she can see the sensors better.::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
OPS:  Go ahead.  TO:  Signal yellow alert.

ACTION:  Charged ions smash against the starboard side of the ship.   Internal lights and equipment blink of the overcharged strike on the hull.   The ship rocks as the ions smash against it at nearly light speed.

SO Timely says:
::Holds onto her station as the ship rocks.::
TO LtJG Kytides says:
CTO:  Aye, Sir.  ::Sounds yellow alert a moment too late, and for once is glad for the chair on this ship::
OPS LtJG Kendal says:
::Shifts power to reinforce the inertial dampeners, and the Structural integrity fields as the ship shakes violently.::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Grips the side of Timely's chair as she's shaken slightly, but stays on her feet for once::
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
::Grabs at the helm station with one hand, making course corrections with the other::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Glances about the bridge briefly, making sure everyone there has stayed on their feet...then hits her commbadge:: *Sickbay*: Report any injuries immediately.
SO Timely says:
::Mutters under her breath good naturedly..:: Where'd the CAG learn to fly.
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
::Grins, but snaps back::  SO:  Same place I learned to hear.   Don't you have a bubble to figure out?
OPS PO3 Bell says:
::Rolls out of bed, hitting his head on the floor in the small quarters, he growls something unrepeatable about the pilot's lineage and parenting.::
TO LtJG Kytides says:
::Braces himself in a bit better with yellow alert signaled and turns his full attention to the readings, watching for any change or extra detail::
SO Timely says:
CAG:  The bubble doesn't need figuring out.  It is what it is.  Why it is that is a different story.
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
::Shrugs::  SO:  Semantics
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
SO: Is it something we can fly through? Experience a smoother ride than the ion storm?
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
::Does a double take, and turns to check the SO for pointed ears.  Not seeing any, shrugs and turns back to the helm::
OPS LtJG Kendal says:
::Glances over at the SO, his face an impassive mask he then looks at the CAG, then his eyes return to the power relays and distribution systems::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Looks to Hawk a moment, then to Timely, not appearing particularly amused, but doesn't say anything...swivels to his console and cross-references the coordinates of the storm with the information received from the Eigreg::
SO Timely says:
CMO: Can we fly through it and can we fly through it in one piece are two different things....Let's just say, it'd be a really bumpy ride at our best, even with the SIF at full.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Nods slowly:: SO: What about...hiding behind it, to wait out the storm? Sitting on its leeward side, as it were, to reduce some of the impact of the storm?
SO Timely says:
CMO: We could try, but you know what they say, 'No guts, no glory'.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Looks up a moment::  SO:  Scan the charge of the ions we're attracting from the edge of the storm and relay what you find to tactical.  TO:  Kytides, when you get the information, change shield polarity to reduce the amount the amount of ions we're attracting.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
SO: No...no, I didn't know that.  ::Pats her on the shoulder::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Looks back down::  Aloud:  According to the entries in the information given to us by the Eigreg...the bubble inside the storm may be the Mogi Lon passage they referenced.
TO LtJG Kytides says:
::Nods, half turning his head toward Timely, still carefully watching the scans while waiting::  CTO:  Aye, Sir.
SO Timely says:
CTO:  Checking.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
CTO: So...staying clear would be in order, I suppose...
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Nods and looks up, turning slightly to face Raeyld squarely::  CMO:  The Eigreg did not expressly deny us permission to use the passage, but neither did they authorize it.  The passage seems to be quite narrow -- I would not attempt it without their permission and star charts.  We'll simply have to maintain our course along the outside of the storm.
SO Timely says:
CTO:  The ion storm is creating polyatomic ions.  Most of the ions are in a cation state.

ACTION:  Another strike from the ion storm hits the starboard side of the Kladenets.   The pushes the ship almost 2 degrees causing the warp field to almost collapse.

CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
SO: Can we emit a field of anions to neutralize them and reduce the impact?
OPS LtJG Kendal says:
::Curses quietly as he does some quick math in his head and begins compensating for the failing warp field::
SO Timely says:
::Slides halfway out of her seat and hears a slight 'pop' in her shoulder as she does so.::
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
::Frowning, makes another course adjustment::  CTO:  Sir, this turbulence is getting difficult to compensate for.  We may want to rethink our approach.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Nods::  SO:  Thank you.  TO:  Make the appropriate changes such that -- ::Hangs on to his chair arms:: -- the shield grid is primarily positive in ratio with the ion readings we've taken so far.
SO Timely says:
::Slides back into her chair.  Slightly rotates her shoulder.  It actually feels better.::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Braces herself on the SO's console as Timely falls out of her seat, but finds her way back fine. Pulls the tricorder from her belt and flips it open, while making a visual scan of the ship::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
CAG:  What do you suggest, Lieutenant?
TO LtJG Kytides says:
::Nods again, glad he took the time to get situated better earlier, and makes the changes to the shields::
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
CTO:  If there is a designated safe passage, I recommend we take it.  If you feel we can't without permission, then I recommend we withdraw until we can get the needed permission.

ACTION:  Shields match the positive alignment of the ion storm and begin to repel incoming ions.  For now.

CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Nods, trusting Hawk to make a good assessment of the present piloting situation::  CAG:  Drop us from warp.  OPS:  Mister Kendal, can you get me a channel to the Eigreg?
TO LtJG Kytides says:
CTO:  Shields adjusted, Sir.  ::Looks back to the scans with that done::
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
CTO:  Warp disengaged.  Holding position, sir.
SO Timely says:
::Monitoring the situation from her station.  Wondering what is coming next.::
OPS LtJG Kendal says:
::Watches the warp bubble settle then dissipate:: CTO: I will try.  ::Attempts to open a channel to the Egreg authorities::

ACTION:  The Kladenets drops from warp.  Impulse engines are online and standing by.

CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
SO:  Maintain readings on the ion surges.  If the properties of the flares change significantly, relay the needed information to make corrections to tactical.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
SO: ...Your shoulder okay?

ACTION:  Eigreg secure communications are active and they are standing by to communicate.

SO Timely says:
CTO:  As best as the sensors will allow, Sir.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Taps at the medical tricorder, getting a reading to go with Timely's assessment::
OPS LtJG Kendal says:
::nods:: CTO: I have the Eigreg on a secure channel sir. Shall I put them through? ::Nodds to the diminutive viewscreen::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
OPS:  Please do.
OPS LtJG Kendal says:
::Feeds the channel to the viewscreen::

ACTION:  An Eigreg officer shows up on the main viewscreen.  Several large data terminals and other Eigreg can be seen moving in the background.

Sec Jarl Tan says:
COMM: USS Kladenet Tan:  USS Kladenet we acknowledge your security clearance.  Pleasant Passage.   How can we be of service?
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
COM: Eigreg:  Pleasant passage.  I'm looking for some information about an ion storm that we've encountered.
Sec Jarl Tan says:
COMM: USS Kladenet Tan: We show your position along the southern arm passage.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
COM: Eigreg:  Indeed.  We're attempting to complete our deployment of the sensor probes, but our pilot has advised me that at the present level of turbulence, we should not continue our present course at warp.  Is there a safer way to traverse this region of space?
Sec Jarl Tan says:
COMM: USS Kladenet Tan: Inside the Mogi Lon passage would be safer.
Sec Jarl Tan says:
COMM: USS Kladenet Tan: There is not a scheduled opening in the southern arm for another 76 hours.
Sec Jarl Tan says:
COMM: USS Kladenet Tan: However there are several entrances within 3 lys of your position.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Diplomatically, not wishing to presume too much::  COM: Eigreg:  May we have use of the Mogi Lon passage?
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Quietly watches the conversation between Damrok and the Eigreg, glancing at each of the other officers briefly as she does::
Sec Jarl Tan says:
COMM: USS Kladenet Tan: I have not the authority to permit nor deny the Kladenet Tan access to the passage.   Your vessel has security clearance and as long as you understand the standards I see no reason to deny your request.
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
::Quietly mutters::  Yes would have been simpler...
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
COMM: Eigreg:  Thank you.  ::Smiles cordially::  Please relay the coordinates to the entrances you spoke of, and we will continue on our way.
Sec Jarl Tan says:
COMM: USS Kladenet Tan:  Transmitting Southwestern arm passage entrance now USS Kladenet.  Is there anything else we can do for you?  ::Transmits the data on a secure channel.::
OPS LtJG Kendal says:
::Nods to the CTO to signal that he received the data::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
COM: Eigreg:  Not at this time.  Thank you for your assistance in this matter.  Safe passage.
Sec Jarl Tan says:
COMM: USS Kladenet Tan:  Safe passage USS Kladenet Tan.
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
CTO:  Coordinates entered, course laid in, ready at your order, sir.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Glances across the bridge once more...then, with a safe passage determined, she walks back toward the lift::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
CAG:  By all means, Mr. Hawk.  Engage course, warp seven.
SO Timely says:
::Settles back into the seat at her station with a cautious eye on her sensors.::
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
CTO:  Aye sir  ::Taps a few buttons::  Warp 7....  engaged.

ACTION:  The Kladenet changes course as the warp nacelles glow before jumping to warp 7.   Time lapse 28 hours.

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