USS DON JOHNSON, NCC-61701
SD 10311.06
Whispers, Part I

SUMMARY: On stardate 10310.27 sub-space relay station 1314 stopped transmitting... There has been no communication from the relay station. The USS Don Johnson has been ordered to investigate the cause of this failure, and to investigate the formation of an as yet, unclassified spatial anomaly.

Stardate 10311.06 The USS Don Johnson has just been cleared for departure from Starbase 279. The DJ's maneuvering thrusters have been set to HOLD STATION. All Starbase moorings have been cleared, gravitational support beams disengaged. Their mission, on the surface seems to be a simple one, one might almost say; beneath them. But they are refreshed and well rested from their short leave on Risa, and are eager to get back at it, come what may.

"Welcome twilight… Welcome blackness… Welcome inky night… Only in darkness can I see your soul."

Host Loren says:
                     <<<<<Begin Mission 10311.06   "Whispers">>>>>

CSO Cmdr John Sea says:
::at SCI 1::

Host CO Hawkes says:
::on the bridge::

FCO Harris says:
::at the conn::

CMO LtCmdr Megan Sea says:
:: In sickbay::

Host XO Adrel says:
::enters the bridge with a cup in her hands::

CSO Cmdr John Sea says:
::activates LRS::

Host CO Hawkes says:
XO: Are all crew aboard and all stations secure for running?

FCO Harris says:
CO: sir, should I set course for sub-space relay station?

CMO LtCmdr Megan Sea says:
::calls up the mundane paperwork that accumulated when they were on leave::

Host Loren says:
ACTION:  Starbase flight operations sends final clearances for the DJ's departure through the FCO station

Host XO Adrel says:
CO: Yes sir. I just come back from a quick trip down MENG and everything seems in order. I think we are ready to go as soon as the station clears us.

FCO Harris says:
CO: we have clearance to depart.

CMO LtCmdr Megan Sea says:
::yawns and looks up to see if anyone noticed::

Host CO Hawkes says:
XO: Very good.

CSO Cmdr John Sea says:
::doors slide open as Riverwind trots into Sickbay waving his bushy tail, sticks his snoot in the candy jar and procures some candy corn::

Host CO Hawkes says:
FCO: Thank you. Yes, lay in a course for SRSS-1314 at best possible speed.

CMO LtCmdr Megan Sea says:
::glares at Riverwind:: Riverwind: scoot, you're not allowed in Sickbay and stay out of my candy!

Host XO Adrel says:
::sits down in her chair and puts her mug on the arm rest::

FCO Harris says:
::sets course for  sub-space relay station::

CSO Cmdr John Sea says:
<Riverwind> Megan: Awww gimme huggie

FCO Harris says:
*CEO*: do we have full warp drive?

Host CO Hawkes says:
COMM: SB 279: So long folks! Catch you on the flip side.

Host CO Hawkes says:
FCO: Take us out of here before they get a chance to respond. ::Chuckles::

CMO LtCmdr Megan Sea says:
Riverwind: you know if I allow you in here, all the other "pets" will want to come and visit me ::smiles and ruffles his fur::

Host CO Hawkes says:
::feels good to be back in the center chair::

FCO Harris says:
CO: yes sir.

Host XO Adrel says:
CO: So if I understood correctly, it's been over a week since the relay station last transmitted?

Host Loren says:
<EO Tal>  *FCO*: The CEO is off duty sir, I am running the show today.  And yes, we have full power

CSO Cmdr John Sea says:
<Riverwind> ::smiles contently::

FCO Harris says:
*EO*: thanks.

Host CO Hawkes says:
XO: ::Nods:: Pretty close.

FCO Harris says:
CO: were ready to go.

CMO LtCmdr Megan Sea says:
Riverwind: besides, if you're here, what of the children? Did you take them to class?

Host CO Hawkes says:
FCO :Engage Ensign. Then give me an ETA to SRSS-1314.

CSO Cmdr John Sea says:
<Riverwind> Megan: Yup took them to school and now I'm making my rounds

FCO Harris says:
::engages the warp drive::

CMO LtCmdr Megan Sea says:
::runs her hand just behind her ear, can almost feel a maple leaf caught in her hair still::

Host CO Hawkes says:
::takes a padd from a yeoman and signs it::

CSO Cmdr John Sea says:
<Riverwind>::hops up on a chair and peruses the latest medical journals::

Host Loren says:
ACTION:  The DJ enters warp

FCO Harris says:
CO: eta is under one day sir.

CMO LtCmdr Megan Sea says:
Riverwind: Good, I don't know what we would do without you.  You have a wonderful time on your rounds and don't be begging too many sweets.

Host XO Adrel says:
CO: The mission seems to be an easy one but with our latest missions and the twists and turns we experienced, I say we take nothing for granted. I know, I'm not optimistic but ...

Host CO Hawkes says:
FCO: Thank you Ensign.

CMO LtCmdr Megan Sea says:
:;raises an eyebrow as Riverwind reads a medical journal::

CSO Cmdr John Sea says:
<Riverwind> Megan: Can I borrow this journal on nanobiology?

CMO LtCmdr Megan Sea says:
::looks at the journal:: Riverwind: Sure, that's last months copy.

CMO LtCmdr Megan Sea says:
:;afraid to ask why he wants the journal::

CSO Cmdr John Sea says:
<Riverwind> Megan: I'm taking an online course under the name R.  Wind

Host CO Hawkes says:
XO: ::Chuckles:: Don't worry Cmdr. I've cultivated a rather healthy paranoia. I don't usually take too much for granted. Still, point well taken.

CMO LtCmdr Megan Sea says:
River: Ah, that's wonderful.  Subspace online classes?

Host XO Adrel says:
CO: Poor ship and crew stuck with paranoid CO and XO!

Host CO Hawkes says:
::Feels the cool weight of the twin poly-laminate blades concealed up his shirtsleeves.::

CSO Cmdr John Sea says:
<Riverwind> Megan: Thank goodness for online classes I mean having a Husky in a classroom probably wouldn’t do

Host CO Hawkes says:
XO: Yeah. Anyway, good vacation?

CMO LtCmdr Megan Sea says:
Riverwind: Aye, some folks just don't know you that well, do they ?

FCO Harris says:
::turns sideway and aaaa shooo::

Host XO Adrel says:
CO: Yeah it was interesting. You?

CSO Cmdr John Sea says:
<Riverwind> Megan: I am so misunderstood ::grins::

Host CO Hawkes says:
XO: Yeah. Soothing. ::Smiles::

Host Loren says:
ACTION:  Time warp ahead 23 hours, DJ is still at warp, the station has just appeared on LRS at extreme range.  The spatial anomaly is pumping out a whole lot of quantum interference

CMO LtCmdr Megan Sea says:
::finds herself on the bridge::

Host XO Adrel says:
CSO: Anything good on your panel, Cmdr?

Host CO Hawkes says:
::Shifts in his chair::

CSO Cmdr John Sea says:
XO: Local space is saturated with quantum interference from the anomaly

CMO LtCmdr Megan Sea says:
::calls up the properties of this particular quantum interference::

Host CO Hawkes says:
FCO: ETA to SRSS?

FCO Harris says:
CO: eta 10 minutes present speed sir.

Host CO Hawkes says:
FCO: Thank you.

Host XO Adrel says:
CSO: How fun! Analyze the anomaly and inspect every single detail even if they seem insignificant. We need to know what this is. If you require help, let me know.

CSO Cmdr John Sea says:
CO: Recommend raising shields, there is a great deal of radiation here such as X rays, neutrinos and gravimetric distortions, it may be impossible to generate a warp field closer in

Host CO Hawkes says:
CSO: ::nods:: Agreed.

CSO Cmdr John Sea says:
CO: Recommend we contact the station and see if they have radiation poisoning

Host CO Hawkes says:
CSO: Raise shields.

CSO Cmdr John Sea says:
::slaves tactical and activates main deflector shields::

Host CO Hawkes says:
COMM: SRSS-1314: This is the USS Don Johnson. Please respond.

Host Loren says:
ACTION:  DJ begins to encounter the interference, gravimetric distortions are beginning to tax the warp field.

CMO LtCmdr Megan Sea says:
::finds that the radiation levels are low enough that shields will protect the crew::

Host Loren says:
ACTION: COMM channel is filled with static

FCO Harris says:
Self: wow what’s going on

Host CO Hawkes says:
::closes channel::

Host XO Adrel says:
CSO: I'll take care of TAC while LtJg Beokeown is busy. Concentrate on SCI as we need answers. ::gets up, takes her mug and moves to TAC::

Host CO Hawkes says:
FCO: Know any Morse code?

CSO Cmdr John Sea says:
CO: Warp field is distorting, suggest dropping out

Host CO Hawkes says:
CSO: ::nods::

FCO Harris says:
*EO*:what’s going on?

Host CO Hawkes says:
FCO: Drop us to impulse.

CSO Cmdr John Sea says:
::unslaves TAC to the XO::

FCO Harris says:
CO: yes sir.

FCO Harris says:
::drops to impulse::

Host XO Adrel says:
::sits and performs a TAC sweep of the area::

Host Loren says:
ACTION:  DJ slips out of warp, and abruptly enters normal space.

CMO LtCmdr Megan Sea says:
::scans the station from Sci2::

Host CO Hawkes says:
FCO: Use the starboard clearance light as a Morse indicator, and tap out a greeting.

FCO Harris says:
::uses the starboard clearance light for us to dock::

Host CO Hawkes says:
FCO: Also...put the SRSS on the main viewer.

FCO Harris says:
::puts the SRSS on the main viewer::

Host CO Hawkes says:
::Stares a the SRSS ::

Host Loren says:
ACTION:  DJ approaches the SSRS

CMO LtCmdr Megan Sea says:
CO: I'm picking up two lifeforms, one Deltan and one Human. The Deltan bioreadings are weak, the Human's are normal.

Host CO Hawkes says:
FCO: Bring us to all stop with the station 5000m off our port.

FCO Harris says:
CO: yes sir.

Host XO Adrel says:
CO: No ships in the vicinity.

Host CO Hawkes says:
XO: ::nods::

CMO LtCmdr Megan Sea says:
::swears under her breath as she tried to clean up the interference on her scan::

FCO Harris says:
::all stop and with in 5000m of our port::

Host Loren says:
ACTION:  Station's sub-space antenna array is active and transmitting a signal directly into the anomaly

Host CO Hawkes says:
CMO: See if you can get a transporter lock on the lifeforms.

Host XO Adrel says:
CMO: Doctor, could the anomaly make certain species weak or sick?

CMO LtCmdr Megan Sea says:
CO: Am coordinating with the TR sir, they can bring only one over at a time.

Host CO Hawkes says:
CMO: Good.

CMO LtCmdr Megan Sea says:
XO: No, not that I know of. Depends on the health of the patient in the first place.

Host CO Hawkes says:
XO: Scan the SRSS for structural integrity.

Host XO Adrel says:
::nods at the CMO and CO and starts the scan::

CMO LtCmdr Megan Sea says:
::chats with the TR Chief:: CO: they are within range and will commence on your orders.

Host XO Adrel says:
CO: Everything seems normal, Captain. Power levels are near normal and the station is sound.

CMO LtCmdr Megan Sea says:
*Sickbay*: prepare for two arrivals, one Human apparently healthy, and one Deltan, condition unknown and very weak.

CMO LtCmdr Megan Sea says:
*Sickbay*: Radiation protocols on both. Containment for both, biohazard code 3.

Host CO Hawkes says:
CMO: Good. Go ahead and bring the first one over.

FCO Harris says:
::grabs left arm and rubs it wow that feels weird::

FCO Harris says:
::oh no that really feels weird::

CMO LtCmdr Megan Sea says:
CO: Aye.  ::Comms the TR Chief to bring the Deltan over first::

Host XO Adrel says:
FCO: Everything alright, Ens?

FCO Harris says:
::falls out of seat and goes into a shock::

CMO LtCmdr Megan Sea says:
*Sickbay*: Ready for number one. let me know when you have him.

Host CO Hawkes says:
::looks at the FCO::

Host Loren says:
ACTION:  Deltan is beamed off the station and to the DJ, directly to sickbay

FCO Harris says:
::starts to shake wildly::

Host CO Hawkes says:
CMO: Cmdr! Looks like we have another problem.

CMO LtCmdr Megan Sea says:
::turns as the FCO falls over and jumps up::

Host Loren says:
<TR Chief>  *CMO*:  transport complete.

CMO LtCmdr Megan Sea says:
::rushes over and opens her tricorder and scans the young man::

CMO LtCmdr Megan Sea says:
::taps com badge:: *TR Chief*: Aye, bring the other over

CMO LtCmdr Megan Sea says:
::continues to scan the FCO::

FCO Harris says:
::starts to foam at the mouth::

Host XO Adrel says:
CMO; It looks like epilepsy.

CMO LtCmdr Megan Sea says:
*Computer*: two to sickbay, site-to-site transport emergency now!

FCO Harris says:
::sudden stop, shaking heart beat, goes flat::

Host Loren says:
ACTION:  STS transport 

Host CO Hawkes says:
::sees the CMO and FCO disappear::

Host CO Hawkes says:
XO: check that our shields are protecting us.

CMO LtCmdr Megan Sea says:
::has two med techs help the FCO up on the biobed where they hook him up to a cardiac stimulator::

Host XO Adrel says:
CO: Aye, sir. ::checks shields::

Host XO Adrel says:
*Ens Hunter*: Ens, please come on the bridge to take the helm.

CSO Cmdr John Sea says:
::returns from a momentary mental haze::

Host CO Hawkes says:
CSO: Analyze that signal the SRSS is sending into the anomaly.

Host XO Adrel says:
<Hunter>*XO*: On my way, cmdr.

CMO LtCmdr Megan Sea says:
::checks the monitor and finds the heart taking on a normal sinus rhythm::

CSO Cmdr John Sea says:
::activates sensors::

Host XO Adrel says:
CO: Ens Hunter is coming up to take the helm. Also, shields appear to be working and the anomaly is too... it has increased in magnitude.

Host CO Hawkes says:
XO: ::Raises eyebrow:: Does the increase correlate to anything?

CMO LtCmdr Megan Sea says:
::injects the FCO with a stimulant and waits for him to open his eyes::

CSO Cmdr John Sea says:
CO: Signal is an encrypted signal of some sort, it could be creating the anomaly

Host CO Hawkes says:
XO: Have a security detail posted to sickbay and the TR1. Just incase.

Host CO Hawkes says:
CSO: Hmm. ::moves over to Sci::

Host Payne says:
::Is transported to Sickbay, after the TR Chief had to boost transporter power::

CSO Cmdr John Sea says:
::opens up SCI 2 for the CO::

Host Payne says:
ALL:  What is going on?

Host XO Adrel says:
CO: Aye. ::contacts TAC Alpha Team to go to sickbay and Beta to go to TR1::

Host CO Hawkes says:
:: Looks at the signal::

Host XO Adrel says:
CSO: Can you scan the anomaly and see if the increase in magnitude correlates with anything?

Host XO Adrel says:
<Hunter>::arrives on the bridge and takes the helm::

Host CO Hawkes says:
*CMO*: If you get any information about what's happening over there, please let us know.

CSO Cmdr John Sea says:
XO: Attempting to isolate the signal's properties now

FCO Harris says:
::slowly wakes up and then starts to shake again::

CSO Cmdr John Sea says:
CO: The anomaly was not here when the station was placed here, it is logical to deduce that the signal is causing the anomaly since it is directed at it

Host CO Hawkes says:
CSO: I'm guessing that the ship's computer isn't able to crack it?  The encryption I mean.

CMO LtCmdr Megan Sea says:
FCO: What just happened, is there a medical condition I am not aware of?

CMO LtCmdr Megan Sea says:
::sedates the FCO and will get Dr. Greta Bowers on this case::

CSO Cmdr John Sea says:
CO: I have not yet attempted a decryption because I am concerned that the signal could corrupt our systems

Host CO Hawkes says:
CSO: ::nods:: Any idea what would happen if we move the SRSS while it's transmitting?

CSO Cmdr John Sea says:
::establishes a library firewall::

Host Payne says:
::walks over to the CMO::  You a doctor?

CSO Cmdr John Sea says:
CSO: Unknown with out more data

Host CO Hawkes says:
CSO: ::nods::

CMO LtCmdr Megan Sea says:
::walks over to the Deltan and reads the monitor and turns as she is spoken to:: Payne: Yes?

Host Payne says:
CMO:  How is Prill.

Host CO Hawkes says:
Hunter: Bring us around to focus the primary sensor array at both the station and the anomaly.

CSO Cmdr John Sea says:
CO: There is always the option of blowing the station to a million pieces, not the intellectual solution mind you

Host CO Hawkes says:
CSO: ::Chuckles:: Noted. Let's keep that for a backup...shall we?

CMO LtCmdr Megan Sea says:
::concerned they have not placed this man on a biobed:: Payne: I am in the process of ascertaining his condition

Host XO Adrel says:
<Hunter>CO: Aye, aye sir ::makes so::

CSO Cmdr John Sea says:
CO: I will attempt a decryption if you wish

Host Payne says:
CMO:  I didn't think anyone was going to come for us.

CMO LtCmdr Megan Sea says:
Payne: Why not?

Host CO Hawkes says:
CSO: Go ahead and give it a shot. Let's just see if we can figure out its purpose.

CMO LtCmdr Megan Sea says:
::motions Nurse Betty that Payne should be taken to the open biobed and examined::

Host CO Hawkes says:
CSO: But at the first sign of trouble, disengage.

Host Payne says:
CMO:  We've been offline of a week, or better...  I should see your captain, I think I caused what's going on out there.

CSO Cmdr John Sea says:
CO: I would like to try an experiment, since the shields are up, lets lock on weapons and see if the station attempts to defend itself

Host CO Hawkes says:
::pats the CSO on the shoulder, and walks over to the XO::

Host CO Hawkes says:
CSO: As you wish.

Host CO Hawkes says:
CSO: Coordinate with the XO at Tac.

CMO LtCmdr Megan Sea says:
::finishes up on the exam of the Deltan male:: Payne: I'll call him down here, but I want you up on that biobed first.

CSO Cmdr John Sea says:
XO: I would like to lock all weapon systems on the station and see if the station assumes a defensive posture

Host CO Hawkes says:
::steps down to the command deck and resumes his chair::

Host XO Adrel says:
CSO: You think the station may be at cause here? ::taps a few buttons on her console to lock all weapon systems::

CSO Cmdr John Sea says:
XO: I do believe the signal is alien

Host Payne says:
ACTION:  Station computer sends a request to interface with the DJ's LCARS.  DJ's LCARS sends an alert to the CSO station, requesting instructions to proceed.

CMO LtCmdr Megan Sea says:
*CO*: Captain, can you please join me in Sickbay, Mr. Payne has some information on the anomaly for you.

Host Payne says:
CMO:  I'm all right, really

Host CO Hawkes says:
*CMO*: On my way.

CMO LtCmdr Megan Sea says:
Payne: I insist

CSO Cmdr John Sea says:
CO: I'm getting an interface request from the stations computer

Host CO Hawkes says:
XO: You have the bridge.

Host Payne says:
Self:  This is pointless

CMO LtCmdr Megan Sea says:
*CO*: Aye, sir ::takes Payne's arm and leads him to the biobed::

Host XO Adrel says:
CO: Aye.

CSO Cmdr John Sea says:
CO: This could be serious

Host CO Hawkes says:
CSO: Proceed, but cautiously. I want you to be able to pull the plug if needed.

Host XO Adrel says:
CSO: I see that the anomaly keeps expanding in a slow steady way...

Host CO Hawkes says:
::heads for the TL::

CMO LtCmdr Megan Sea says:
Payne: Captain Hawkes is on his way here, you can speak to him when he arrives, in the mean time, I’ll do a quick exam on you.

Host CO Hawkes says:
Computer: Sickbay.

Host CO Hawkes says:
::exits the TL and enters Sickbay::

Host CO Hawkes says:
CMO: Yes Doctor?

CSO Cmdr John Sea says:
::establishes a firewall and anti virus defenses and grants the station read only privileges to non-essential systems::

CMO LtCmdr Megan Sea says:
CO: Captain Hawkes, this is Mr, Payne and he feels the need to speak to you sir

Host CO Hawkes says:
CMO: ::nods:: Very well.

CMO LtCmdr Megan Sea says:
::runs a scan on Payne, staying out of the CO's way::

CSO Cmdr John Sea says:
XO: I believe the station is creating a portal for something to come through

Host CO Hawkes says:
Payne: Mr. Payne? I'm Captain Hawkes. You're aboard the USS Don Johnson. What's going on over there?

Host Payne says:
ACTION:  Station LCARS interfaces with the DJ's, a surge of data tries to blow past the security.

Host XO Adrel says:
CSO: Be really cautious. Pull the plug if anything suspicious comes by. We don't want the ship to be infected.

CSO Cmdr John Sea says:
::attempts to cut connection by re enforcing firewalls::

CSO Cmdr John Sea says:
XO: I believe we are under attack suggest red alert

Host Payne says:
ACTION:  A tear in the space appears at the center of the anomaly, a point singularity forms, about the size of an atom, but incredibly powerful.

Host XO Adrel says:
CSO: What makes you say so?

FCO Harris says:
::slowly wakes up were am I oh man do I have one hell of a headache::

CSO Cmdr John Sea says:
::attempting to cut connection:: *Library Computer*: Isolate main computer to Read Only

Host Payne says:
CO: Captain, I think I starting something, something I need to turn off, but can't.

CMO LtCmdr Megan Sea says:
::finds that other than a slight elevation of radiation in Mr. Payne, that a quick hypo will take care of, she can't find anything other than a bit of dehydration and a good meal wouldn't cure.::

Host CO Hawkes says:
Payne: What did you start?

CSO Cmdr John Sea says:
XO: Now reading a tear in space one atom in diameter

Host Payne says:
<LCARS>  CSO:  System, integrity failing.  Warning!

FCO Harris says:
::tries to get up::

CMO LtCmdr Megan Sea says:
<Dr. Greta Bowers> ::takes a reading on the FCO:: FCO: Don't get up Ensign

Host Payne says:
CO:  It all started a week ago.

CMO LtCmdr Megan Sea says:
<Dr. Greta> ::helps the FCO lay flat on the biobed whiles she finishes her exam::

CSO Cmdr John Sea says:
*LCars*: Execute Core Isolation and dump all non Federation data in the buffers

Host CO Hawkes says:
Payne: ::nods:: Go on, but get to the point.

Host Payne says:
CO  We started to receive this signal, very week, but still stable.  

CSO Cmdr John Sea says:
XO: We are under attack by electronic warfare

FCO Harris says:
Dr. Greta Bowers: what happened.

Host XO Adrel says:
::activates Red Alert::

Host XO Adrel says:
*CO*: Sir the CSO says we are under attack by electronic warfare.

Host Payne says:
<LCARS>  CSO: Unabbbble to com, com, comply   System integrity failure, Failure.

Host CO Hawkes says:
::hears the Red Alert Klaxon. Glances up at the ceiling a moment, the looks back a Payne::

CMO LtCmdr Megan Sea says:
<Dr. Greta> FCO: I'm not sure, Ensign.  Has there ever been any family history of epilepsy 

CSO Cmdr John Sea says:
*Main Engineering*: Cut paths to main core

Host Payne says:
CO:  We used a spectrographic analysis to trace it back to its source...  Captain...  It came from outside our galaxy.

Host CO Hawkes says:
*XO*: Can he cut the connection? Cut power to the signal receptors if you have to.

FCO Harris says:
Dr.Greta: not that I can remember.

Host XO Adrel says:
CSO: Will you be able to cut the connection?

CSO Cmdr John Sea says:
*Main Engineering*: Pull out the isolinear chips connecting the main core

Host Payne says:
ACTION:  Engineering cuts power to the computer core,  All computer functions go down ship immediately switches to manual control

Host Payne says:
<<<<<PAUSE>>>>>