USS DON JOHNSON, NCC-61701
SD 104111.04
Occam’s Razor, Part I

SUMMARY: USS Don Johnson orbits the planet Benning, holding station with the Benning Station Orbital Complex. A new mission looms for our crew, as soon as the "mission specialist" arrives.  
 
Host Loren says:
                 {{{{BEGIN}}}}

CEO Arca says:
::finishes a meeting with his staff and his now going over some reports in his office::

CTO Sea says:
::walks onto the bridge, reading the reports from the exercise::

CSO Sea says:
::at SCI 1::

CO Adrel says:
::exits RR and steps onto the bridge:: ALL: Hello everyone. Nice to be back on the ship, eh?

CTO Sea says:
::stops in front of the tac console, she places the padd down and logs on::

CSO Sea says:
::activates Long Range and Short Range Sensors::

OPS Pino says:
::Arriving back on the bridge after showering, eating and changing clothes.::

CTO Sea says:
CO: Anything is better than playing crash and tag.

CSO Sea says:
CO: Yes Captain although I must officially protest the parameters of the simulation, the crash landing could have killed us and the someone could have gotten hurt using live fire

CTO Sea says:
::completes a level 4 diagnostic on her console::

CSO Sea says:
::folds arms and frowns::

CTO Sea says:
::looks back at her husband and agrees::

CO Adrel says:
CTO: Indeed. But use it as a learning experience.

CSO Sea says:
::logs his protest and sends it to headquarters::

OPS Pino says:
CO: Agreed Captain.

CEO Arca says:
::presses a few command on his console to run level 1 diag on all systems

CSO Sea says:
CO: For the Record I protest

CO Adrel says:
CSO: Agreed. I'll file a report about this. If you have any insights you want to add.

CTO Sea says:
CO: Already have, Captain. I've implemented these ::holds up padd:: into our new training program.

CSO Sea says:
::sends copy of his protest to the CO's chair::

CO Adrel says:
::looks at the chairs and pauses a moment as she almost sits in the XO, then sits in her chair::

CO Adrel says:
CSO: Protest noted.

CSO Sea says:
::goes back to his sensors::

CO Adrel says:
CTO: Great! Is this my copy or will you send me one?

OPS Pino says:
CO: Has Starfleet Command sent us the info on the transmission?

CEO Arca says:
::exits engineering and takes a turbolift to the bridge::

CTO Sea says:
::the diagnostic is completed and shows all systems online::

CSO Sea says:
CO: Background on Interplexing Signals

CO Adrel says:
OPS: They haven't sent much. You already got everything I received. I guess our guest will have more info

CEO Arca says:
::the lift stops and the doors open::

CO Adrel says:
CSO: You want me to give you a background, cmdr? Or you will give me one?

CTO Sea says:
::nods to the new CEO::

CEO Arca says:
::walks out and heads to the engineering console on the bridge while reading his padd::

CO Adrel says:
::grins::

CSO Sea says:
CO: Interplexing Signals are characters by little or no signal degradation over vast distances ::putting Science Library Earpiece in his right ear::

CEO Arca says:
::looks up at the CTO and nods::

OPS Pino says:
CO: Shall we arrange for a briefing once he has arrived?

CO Adrel says:
CEO: Welcome to the new CEO. You better keep the ship in order or... mmm... hull cleaning?

CEO Arca says:
::smiles:: CO: Aye sir as long as command does throw anymore lighting bolts our way

Host Loren says:
ACTION:  Sensors detect a Federation type 11 shuttle dropping out of warp and entering the Benning System

CO Adrel says:
::nods:: CSO: Good... gather all info the Library has on it.

CEO Arca says:
CO: By the way sir did our results come in yet?

CO Adrel says:
OPS: I'm hoping he'll have a chat with us to give us more info.

CSO Sea says:
CO: The signal in question is occurring at exactly 31 hrs 47 minutes, duration 0.587 milliseconds

CTO Sea says:
::hears a beep:: COL there is a federation type 11 shuttle dropping out of warp

CO Adrel says:
CEO: Yes, you should have a report with the results in the pile of PADDs I'm sure you have on your desk amongst the ship parts.

OPS Pino says:
CO: I believe our guest is arriving... ::Puts the shuttle dropping from warp on screen.::

CTO Sea says:
:;tracks the shuttle::

Host MS Neiman says:
@COM DJ:  USS Don Johnson, this is shuttle Ixion, request permission to land, your main shutle bay.

CO Adrel says:
OPS: Aye, Make sure it's him and grant access to the ship. I'll meet him in the shuttle bay.

CEO Arca says:
CO: Probably sir ::takes a seat at engineering station and looks at the crewman at the helm::

CSO Sea says:
CO: Procyon Star system is Binary star system, One White Yellow Dwarf, One White Dwarf

CO Adrel says:
CTO: You have the bridge.

CO Adrel says:
CSO: Come with me since it's a matter of Sciences.

CTO Sea says:
CO: I'll have a team there to greet him.  Major Hunter and Ensign Santiago.

OPS Pino says:
COM: Ixion: Please send identity track for verification purposes.

CTO Sea says:
::nods;:

CSO Sea says:
CO: Aye I will continue to brief you en route

CO Adrel says:
CTO: the CSO and myself will great him.

CO Adrel says:
::nods at the CSO::

Host MS Neiman says:
@COM OPS:  Acknowledged, transmitting.

CO Adrel says:
::gets up and enters the TL waiting for the CSO to enter::

OPS Pino says:
COM: Ixion: Receiving standby......

CSO Sea says:
CO: Procyon System is comprised of 11 planetoids ::following in step::

CEO Arca says:
::finishes check the repair to the list on his padd::

CO Adrel says:
TL: Shuttle Bay

CO Adrel says:
::looks at the CSO waiting for more info::

CSO Sea says:
CO: The system is quite far 8.3 Light Years

CEO Arca says:
CTO: Looks like all repairs are complete and all supplies are aboard and secured

CSO Sea says:
CO: At maximum warp emergency speed which I strongly advise against, we can reach the system in 12 23 minutes

OPS Pino says:
::Verifies the identity and sends docking clearance authorization.::  COM: Ixion: Your cleared for docking in Shuttle Bay 2.

CSO Sea says:
::still sporting his library computer ear piece::

CO Adrel says:
CSO: Indeed, we won't use max warp,

Host MS Neiman says:
@COM OPS:  Acknowledged.  What's your protocol, shall I stay on "hands-on approach" or switch to "auto-landing"?

CO Adrel says:
CSO: Any inhabitants? Special events that occurred in the system and that we should know about?

OPS Pino says:
COM: Ixion: Whichever you are most comfortable with,  you may directly communicate with the docking controller. ::Ties in the communication to the Shuttle Bay Lead.::

CSO Sea says:
CO: Unknown at present, however we will need to use shields to deflect radiation at the inner planets and not the outer planets

CSO Sea says:
CO: Theoretically, interplexing transmissions can cross into space and time; this is only theory of course

CEO Arca says:
::the diag that he ask for is complete and his start to fill in his screen and he looks it over::

CO Adrel says:
CSO: Relay the info the appropriate departments once we reach the system. ::steps out of the TL::

Host MS Neiman says:
@COM OPS:  Acknowledged, proceeding with "hands on approach".

Host MS Neiman says:
ACTION:  The shuttle approaches Benning, and the DJ

CSO Sea says:
CO: This concludes my briefing ::steps out:

CO Adrel says:
CSO: Interesting. We may get to see if your theory is true. This should be something challenging to study.

OPS Pino says:
::Monitors the shuttle's docking.:: *CO*: Captain Shuttle Ixion will be docking momentarily.

CTO Sea says:
::Major Hunter and Ensign Santigo stand just outside the shuttle bay::

CSO Sea says:
::walking in lock step with the CO with his hands behind his back::

CO Adrel says:
*OPS*: Aye, We are arriving at the Shuttle Bay.

CEO Arca says:
::leans back in his chair and thinks about Lea::

Host MS Neiman says:
ACTION:  The shuttle passes through the open bay doors, and force field, comes to rest on the deck.  The shuttle's engines power down almost immediately.

CO Adrel says:
Maj/Ens: Major Hunter, Ensign Santiago ::nods as she enters the shuttle bay::

CTO Sea says:
::standing behind the tac console, monitoring::

CSO Sea says:
::closes shuttlebay doors::

Host MS Neiman says:
@COM OPS:  Don Johnson, landing successful, engines powered down, all shuttle systems to stand-by.

OPS Pino says:
<Docking Crew> ::Secure the shuttle after landing.::

CTO Sea says:
<Hunter/Santiago>:: comes to attention::

CSO Sea says:
::standing at ease::

OPS Pino says:
::Switches the comm badge to intership.::

CTO Sea says:
<Hunter/Santiago> ::flank the CO::

Host MS Neiman says:
@::finishes shutting down the shuttle, gets up and taps the hatch release.

CO Adrel says:
CSO: I hope he'll cooperate and gives us some info so we don't go in there blind.

OPS Pino says:
*Ixion*: You are now on ship communications via commbadge, welcome aboard, Captain Adrel will meet you there when you disembark.

Host MS Neiman says:
::grabs briefcase::  *OPS*:  Well thank you.  ::steps off the shuttle and onto the flight deck::

CSO Sea says:
CO: Agreed he is supposed to be our resources

CO Adrel says:
::sees Neiman get out and approaches a bit::

Host MS Neiman says:
::stands by the shuttle::

CTO Sea says:
<Hunter/Santiago> ::follows beside the CO::

Host MS Neiman says:
::sees a welcoming committee approach::

Host MS Neiman says:
CO:  Captain, Adrel?

CO Adrel says:
Neiman: Cmdr Neiman, welcome aboard the Don Johnson. This is my CSO, Cmdr Sea. And Maj Hunter and Ens Santiago. The CSO will help you study the transmission. ::extends hand::

CO Adrel says:
Neiman: Our OPS will make sure you have quarters. You can give your belongings to the Ens, they'll be put in your quarters.

CTO Sea says:
<Hunter/Santiago> ::remain motionless::

Host MS Neiman says:
::shakes the CO's hand::  CO:  Nice to meet you, Captain.  ::nods to the CSO::  Commander.

CSO Sea says:
Neiman: Cmdr

OPS Pino says:
::Checks with the VIP committee to ensure the visiting CMDR's quarters are ready.::

CO Adrel says:
Neiman: It would be appreciated and useful if you would do a briefing about the transmission to our department heads. That way we could all work towards the same goal and with the same info.

CSO Sea says:
::still isn’t used to being called Cmdr, shifts from foot to foot::

Host MS Neiman says:
CO:  Yes, that would be fine.  Could I also get the equipment I have stowed in the shuttle taken to one of your science labs, preferably one with a link to stellar cartography.

Host MS Neiman says:
CO:  Sure, I'll offer any information I can

CO Adrel says:
CSO: Can you have some of your personnel get the equipment and put it in a lab?

CSO Sea says:
MS Neiman: Whom do you report to presently

CSO Sea says:
CO: Of course

CTO Sea says:
<Hunter/Santiago> ::stand ready to assist::

CO Adrel says:
Neiman: Good. Then, we'll go in the conference room and you can brief us.

CO Adrel says:
*CTO/OPS/CEO*: We are coming up, please meet us in the conference room.

Host MS Neiman says:
::hands the CO a PADD::  CO:  Here is a copy of my orders, we should depart for Procyon as soon as possible.

CTO Sea says:
*CO*: Aye, Ma'am.

CSO Sea says:
MS Neiman: Whom do you report to on this mission?

CO Adrel says:
::takes the PADD::

CEO Arca says:
CO: aye Sir ::logs out of his console and heads to the conference room::

Host MS Neiman says:
CSO: I report to Starfleet Command, Commander.  

CTO Sea says:
::sends for Ltjg V'Rona to relieve her on the bridge::

Host MS Neiman says:
::smiles to self::

CSO Sea says:
MS Neiman: That's awfully vague who is your commanding officer

OPS Pino says:
*CO*: Understood Captain. ::Grabs an extra padd to take notes on and downloads the limited info of the upcoming briefing onto it and calls for a duty OPS to come to the bridge immediately.::

CO Adrel says:
Neiman: You may report to SF, but remember that you are on my ship.

CTO Sea says:
::nods to the Vulcan relief and heads to the conference room::

CO Adrel says:
ALL: Let's go. ::motions to the doors::

CEO Arca says:
::Enters the conference room and takes a seat::

Host MS Neiman says:
CSO:  Not to worry Commander, I am not here to keep things from you.  My CO is Rear Admiral Kalib Bryce.

CSO Sea says:
Neiman: After you

CTO Sea says:
::enters the conference room and stands just inside the entrance to the left;:

Host MS Neiman says:
::enters the conference room::

CTO Sea says:
::scans the newcomer::

CEO Arca says:
::turns and looks toward Neiman::

Host MS Neiman says:
::looks at the CTO and grins::

CTO Sea says:
::nods::

CSO Sea says:
::stands next to his wife::

Host MS Neiman says:
::holds a PADD in his hand::

OPS Pino says:
::Stands as the others enter the BR.::

CO Adrel says:
ALL: Please take a seat everyone ::stays standing::

CEO Arca says:
::nods::

CTO Sea says:
::takes a seat::

CSO Sea says:
::wishes he had a sandwhich::

OPS Pino says:
::Sits in her seat awaiting the briefing to begin.::

CO Adrel says:
*FCO*: Please start heading towards the System now per orders given before.

CO Adrel says:
ALL: This is Cmdr Neiman. He's a specialist on the type of transmission we have to study.

CO Adrel says:
Neiman: This is CTO Sea, CEO Arca, and OPS Pino.

CTO Sea says:
::looks at Neiman::

CEO Arca says:
::looks up at the CO wait for the briefing to begin:

OPS Pino says:
::Nods.::

CEO Arca says:
::nods at Neiman::

CO Adrel says:
ALL: Cmdr Neiman will tell us more about the transmission so we can all work towards the same goal and have the same info.

CO Adrel says:
Neiman: Cmdr... ::motions so he starts, sits::

Host MS Neiman says:
ACTION:  The DJ breaks orbit, and starts out of the system at impulse prior to going to warp

CSO Sea says:
~~~::mentally fidgets, puts up a picture of Neiman on his mental wall and begins to throw darts at it::~~~

Host MS Neiman says:
ALL:  My name is Tim Neiman, and I am here to aid in the investigation of the transmissions we have been detecting in the Procyon system.

CTO Sea says:
~~~John: stop it~~~

CEO Arca says:
::hears John thoughts and smiles::

Host MS Neiman says:
::calls up an image of the Procyon System on the monitor::  ALL:  It has been detected inside the Procyon System, very near the 11th planet.

CSO Sea says:
~~~::draws horns and a tail on Neiman's mental picture.  No he's a pain~~~

CEO Arca says:
::looks at the monitor

CTO Sea says:
~~~John: you're acting like a child, stop it~~~

Host MS Neiman says:
ALL:  P-11 is a class A, a gas supergiant, with a diameter of just under 7 million kilometers

CSO Sea says:
~~~::Mental frown and sticks his tongue at wife::~~~

CO Adrel says:
::looks at her crew sensing something ain't right::

OPS Pino says:
::Detects some connection between the CTO and CSO and looks at them for a brief moment.::

CTO Sea says:
::focuses on the briefing again::

Host MS Neiman says:
ALL:  You all know as much about this transmission as we do.  It transmits once every 31 hours or so, and has a very short duration, about half a millisecond or so.

CEO Arca says:
Neiman: Have there been any ships lost in that area?

CSO Sea says:
~~~::blackens out one of Neiman's teeth::~~~

CTO Sea says:
::which isn't very much, as this type of science isn't her strong suite;:

CTO Sea says:
;:listens::

Host MS Neiman says:
CEO:  None, Procyon has only been charted by the Federation, P-5 and P-6 are M class, but the inhabitants are pre-warp, so they are protected by the Federation.  There should be no space traffic in the area.

CEO Arca says:
::nods and then rubs his chin::

CSO Sea says:
MS Neiman: Can you extrapolate the 4 dimensional theory behind interplexic communication and space/time communication?

CTO Sea says:
::retracks the question she was about to ask about interference problems with weapons and shields::

OPS Pino says:
Neiman: What is the current hypothesis?

CTO Sea says:
::raises an eyebrow:: MS Neiman: So the lay person can understand it.

Host MS Neiman says:
::looks to the CSO and smiles::  CSO:  We currently believe this transmission will require 6th dimensional extrapolations

CO Adrel says:
::takes notes on a PADD::

Host MS Neiman says:
OPS:  We don't know, plainly.  That's why we're here.

CO Adrel says:
Neiman: 6th?

CTO Sea says:
::frowns::

Host MS Neiman says:
CO:  I recommend against it Captain, you'll just get a headache

CSO Sea says:
MS Neiman: Six dimensional extrapolations will involve transwarp like conduit transportation

Host MS Neiman says:
CSO:  You know your theoretical physics Commander.  

OPS Pino says:
Neiman: On the contrary Cmdr, It is safe to assume that SF believes this communication could very well be coming from someone or something that has either crossed into our dimension or is in between two dimensions.

CSO Sea says:
MS Neiman: Are you expecting this to be a precursor to invasion gate?

CO Adrel says:
::nods as her crew asks very good questions::

Host MS Neiman says:
OPS/CSO:  Starfleet has some theories, none of which are proven as yet.  Again, that is why we are here

Host MS Neiman says:
ACTION:  The DJ has cleared the Benning system and goes to warp speed.

CSO Sea says:
MS Neiman: If you suspect this could be a gate why don’t we have more support?

CTO Sea says:
CO: what is our ETA to this system?

Host MS Neiman says:
CSO:  I didn't say it was a gate.

CO Adrel says:
*FCO*: ETA? Lt.

OPS Pino says:
Neiman: Exactly why they are called hypothesis. ::Looks to the CSO.::

CSO Sea says:
MS Neiman: You just said it was six dimensional, which suggests transwarp transportation

CSO Sea says:
Neiman: The Borg gates aren’t much different than that

OPS Pino says:
Neiman: May I analyze the transmissions received?

Host MS Neiman says:
<FCO>*CO*:  We are at maximum warp Captain, ETA 12.33 hours

CTO Sea says:
::nods in the direction of the CO::

CEO Arca says:
CO: Sir I wouldn't push the engine so hard

Host MS Neiman says:
OPS:  Of course, I'll put the transmissions into your computer system

CSO Sea says:
::leans back very skeptical of a six dimensional analysis::

Host MS Neiman says:
CSO:  We don't think it’s the Borg Commander.  The transmissions are uni-directional, and they are pointing away from the Delta Quadrant

CSO Sea says:
CO: I agree with the CEO we could short out a M/AM injector or damage the dilithuim crystal

CO Adrel says:
*FCO*: Drop to warp 6 for now. I don't want us to push the engine. ::nods at CEO and CSO::

CSO Sea says:
Neiman: I didn’t say it was Borg I said it was similar

Host MS Neiman says:
<FCO> *CO*:  Aye aye, sir.

CTO Sea says:
::does a mental adjustment in her head for the ETA::

CEO Arca says:
CO: Thank you sir

Host MS Neiman says:
CO:  Captain, far be it for me to suggest, but the sooner we get there the better

CSO Sea says:
CO: If we crack a nacelle we wont be going home

CO Adrel says:
Neiman: As you've said, we don't know what it is, so one thing is for sure, we must keep the ship intact before we get there and we must keep engines proper if we have to push them later on.

CO Adrel says:
ALL: Any other questions?

CEO Arca says:
::smiles with the captain decision::

CTO Sea says:
CO: None that affect my department, Ma'am.

Host MS Neiman says:
::nods to the CO::

CSO Sea says:
CO: At present I would be more comfortable with a 4 dimensional analysis, which includes time travel communication but excludes transportation

OPS Pino says:
CO/Neiman: Not at this time.

CO Adrel says:
CSO: While we are heading to the system, check the message and see if you still believe we should go 4 dimensional. Cmdr Neiman is the expert here. So with you two working on this, I'm sure you can find the best way to proceed.

Host MS Neiman says:
CSO:  I can provide 4th dimensional if you prefer Commander.

CSO Sea says:
Neiman: If we can provide evidence of transportation through a conduit I would be willing to expand the analysis by 1 or 2 dimensions

CO Adrel says:
ALL: Dismissed.

CTO Sea says:
::stands and departs the conference room::

CEO Arca says:
::stands up and exit the conference room:

Host MS Neiman says:
CSO:  All my data is yours Commander, of course.  ::smiles:

CO Adrel says:
CSO/Neiman: Keep me appraised of your findings. I'll surely drop by from time to time as this interests me quite a lot.

CTO Sea says:
::relieves Ltjg V'Rona::

CSO Sea says:
Neiman: I will provide you laboratory science access to the main computer, read only you understand

Host MS Neiman says:
CSO:  I have some specialized equipment with me.  You're deck crew was to have it taken to a science lab

OPS Pino says:
::Rises from the table with notes in hand and returns to the bridge to await the transmission downloads.::

Host MS Neiman says:
CSO:  Read only is fine

CSO Sea says:
Neiman: I have made the arrangements

CSO Sea says:
::goes to SCI 1 and arranges for Read Only privileges for Neiman, to only include science, and assigns 3 processors for his work::

CEO Arca says:
::reenters the conference room and walks over to the Neiman::

CTO Sea says:
::runs scans of the system they are currently moving through, checking for any space craft or threats::

Host MS Neiman says:
CSO:  I'd also request continual long range monitoring of the Procyon System...  You can access the Kono Array, yes?

CEO Arca says:
Neiman: Do you need anything from engineering

Host MS Neiman says:
::following the CSO::

CO Adrel says:
::finishes writing her notes in the conference room while the others are still talking::

CSO Sea says:
Neiman: I suggest you arrange with the CEO and OPS for power allocation

Host MS Neiman says:
CEO:  Not as yet, but I'll let you know.

CSO Sea says:
Neiman: I will attempt to do so

Host MS Neiman says:
CSO:  Not to worry, my equipment is all self contained.

CSO Sea says:
::attempts to log onto Kono Array::

CEO Arca says:
::Nods and exits the conference room again::

CSO Sea says:
Neiman: What kind of radiation can we expect your equipment to produce?

CSO Sea says:
::thinks about his wife::

CTO Sea says:
::com's Sgt Maloney to run a simulation Sea3.2 on the holodeck for the beta team::

CO Adrel says:
::gets up and exits the conference room::

Host MS Neiman says:
CSO:  Almacron and theta, some x-ray and gamma, all within limits

CEO Arca says:
::grabs the padd he left on his console and heads for the turbolift::

Host MS Neiman says:
           {{{{{PAUSE}}}}}