USS Don Johnson
NCC 61701
SD 10512.01

Susan says:
Mission Summary 10512.01
Susan says:
"Welcome to Brrrssville - Pt. 2"
Susan says:
With the charges against Lieutenant Mahl dropped and the case settled, all attention has returned to the current mission.
Susan says:
The new science pod has been checked and the ship has been cleared for departure.  Shuttles are ready as are the deep freeze EVA suits.  Now to get underway and see if there is anything to learn on Danau.
Susan says:
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CEO_Dshirley says:
::is in Main Engineering  running a few more tests::
CTO_Mahl says:
::On the bridge, having resumed his duties after that unpleasant business with Amwar and Akwar.  Going over all the upgraded tactical systems::
CEO_Dshirley says:
::Running power test on weapons systems and shields::
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
::in the big chair::
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
ALL: Reports please.
CTO_Mahl says:
*CEO*: Engineering, this is tactical.  I am showing a slight variance in the number 4 port phaser bank.  Can you compensate?
Susan says:
ACTION:  All tests come back within acceptable margins.
CEO_Dshirley says:
*CTO* I am working on your systems now they will be up in about 30 minutes.
CTO_Mahl says:
CO: One moment Captain.  I am checking on something at the moment.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
::waits for her status reports::
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
*CEO*: Your status report please.
CTO_Mahl says:
CO: Tactical is within parameters, however I have a slight variance in one of the phasers.  Engineering will be up in 30 minutes to check on it.
CEO_Dshirley says:
*CO*: Engineering is good to go.
Susan says:
<Sickbay> *CO* The medical staff is at the ready captain.
CEO_Dshirley says:
::does some work on tactical system and the power relays to them::
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
*Sickbay*: Understood bridge out.
CTO_Mahl says:
CO: Are you ready to go into the deep freeze?
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CTO: Understood.
Susan says:
<Flight> CO: Flight is ready, Captain.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
FCO: Understood. Stand by for disembarkation.
Susan says:
<Flight> ::double checks course and prepares for separation::
CEO_Dshirley says:
*CTO*:  Restart that bank and you should be fine to go let me know if it acts up again.
CTO_Mahl says:
*CEO*:  Will do. Tactical out.
Susan says:
ACTION:  The Starbase drops umbilicals and signals that the DJ is under it's own power.
CTO_Mahl says:
::Shuts down the number 4 port phaser bank, then restarts it.  This time, the variance isn't there::
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
FCO: Proceed 1/4 impulse till we clear the station.
CTO_Mahl says:
*CEO*: That did the trick.  Phaser banks are all up to snuff.  Well done!
CEO_Dshirley says:
::Watches power levels:::: *CTO* yeah your new system power relays are new so its going to take time to get them broken in.
CNS_LtJg_Pino_PhD says:
@::The shuttle she is in is approaching the outer area of the station.::
CTO_Mahl says:
CO: Main deflectors are online.  Structural integrity field is operational.  Weapons are all on stand by.  Tactical reports all ready.
CNS_LtJg_Pino_PhD says:
@::Notices the Don Johnson pulling away from the station.::
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CTO: Very good .
Susan says:
<OPS> CO: We just received word from the Starbase that there is a shuttle inbound and the Counselor is on it.
CNS_LtJg_Pino_PhD says:
@COM: Don Johnson: Dr. Pino to USS Don Johnson, please respond.
Susan says:
ACTION:  The Tactical systems are at ready.
Susan says:
<OPS> ::smiles:: COM: Shuttle: We read you. Welcome back, Counselor.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
OPS: Very good tell her we will allow her to catch up.
CNS_LtJg_Pino_PhD says:
@COM: Don Johnson: Are you attempting to leave without me?
Susan says:
<OPS> COM: Shuttle: We're about to launch.  Signal when you are ready to transport.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
::smiles:: COM: Shuttle: CNS: I would never allow that Lt. Pino.
Susan says:
<Flight> ::finalizes the course and begins slowly to disengage from the station::
CNS_LtJg_Pino_PhD says:
@::Grabs her duffle and moves to the shuttle transporter pad. Pilot: Bring the shuttle alongside for transport to the Don Johnson.
CNS_LtJg_Pino_PhD says:
@<Pilot> CNS: Aye Lt.  We're alongside now.  Ready to transport on your mark ma'am.
CNS_LtJg_Pino_PhD says:
@COM: Don Johnson: I am ready for transport.
Susan says:
ACTION:  The shuttle pulls along side as the DJ prepares to go to impulse.
CNS_LtJg_Pino_PhD says:
@<Pilot> CNS: Thanks for all your help on Risa ma'am.  Best of luck in your endeavors.
Susan says:
ACTION:  As the shuttle moves into position the Counselor is transported aboard the DJ.
Susan says:
<OPS> CO/FCO: We have her.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
OPS: Thank you and well done.
CEO_Dshirley says:
::run test on sensors:::
CNS_LtJg_Pino_PhD says:
::Materializes in the transporter room.::
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
*CNS*: Welcome home.
CTO_Mahl says:
CO: Lets get this show on the road.  I can't wait to get to this frozen planet, and show the XO that I learned how to make frozen water crystal balls.
Susan says:
<Flight> ::brings the ship to full impulse and heads toward the jump point::
CNS_LtJg_Pino_PhD says:
*CO*: Thank-you Captain.  It is good to be home.
Susan says:
ACTION:  The ship jumps to warp.
CNS_LtJg_Pino_PhD says:
*CO*:  Captain do I have a few minutes to go to my quarters?
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
*CNS*: You can tell me all about your aide to the citizens but first go an stow your gear and then come to the bridge.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
*CNS*: Of course Lt. Pino.
CNS_LtJg_Pino_PhD says:
*CO*: Aye
CEO_Dshirley says:
::looks at warp core and think such a pretty sight:::
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
::sits and wonders about this ice planet::
CNS_LtJg_Pino_PhD says:
::Heads to her quarters and drops her duffle bag then goes to her closet and selects a clean uniform and changes into it leaving her disaster aide vest on the couch and placing the other clothes in the sanitizer.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
FCO: Eta to Danau?
Susan says:
<Flight> CO: ETA 47.23 minutes
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
FCO: Understood.  Maintain course and speed.
CNS_LtJg_Pino_PhD says:
::Before leaving her quarters takes a padd and downloads the current mission orders onto it.::
CNS_LtJg_Pino_PhD says:
::Heads for the bridge reading the padd as she goes.::
Susan says:
<Flight> CO: Acknowledged
Susan says:
ACTION: The ship begins to shudder.
CNS_LtJg_Pino_PhD says:
::Stepping into the TL notes that her boots are dusty however continues ordering the TL to the bridge and continues to read the padd.::
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
*CEO*: Are your engines alligned correctly???
CTO_Mahl says:
::feels the ship shuddering:: CO: It feels as though engineering hasn’t gotten all bugs out of the new systems yet.
CEO_Dshirley says:
*CO*: Yes sir they are and they are at 101%.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CTO: Yes and may be not alligned either.
Susan says:
ACTION:  All personnel feel the tremors as the ship shudders again.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
*CEO*: Check your torque sensors.  She is shuddering.
CTO_Mahl says:
CO: Checking tactical scanners to see if that was caused by anything in the space we are traveling through.
CEO_Dshirley says:
:: Looks and run test and then make a couple changes and locks them into the systems::::
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CTO: Check for any gravitation eddy’s that may indicate a ship wake.
CNS_LtJg_Pino_PhD says:
::Slightly looses her balance as the shake shudders.::
CNS_LtJg_Pino_PhD says:
::The TL doors open and she cautiously exits.::
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
Self: Damn.
CTO_Mahl says:
CO: Ma'am, the ship is passing through an ionized cloud.  It just appeared out of nowhere.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CNS: Welcome home.  I trust your work on Risa was a success.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CTO: Thank you.
CNS_LtJg_Pino_PhD says:
::Walks to where the CO is and stands at attention.:: CO: LtJg Confiduin Pino, PhD reporting for duty Captain.
Susan says:
ACTION:  The Ion cloud appears to be attaching itself to the ship.
CTO_Mahl says:
CO: That cloud seems to be attaching itself to the hull. 
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CNS: At ease Lt. No need to stand at attention. We are all family.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
::raises and eyebrow::
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CTO: It is doing what???
CEO_Dshirley says:
::enters the TL:: Bridge.
CTO_Mahl says:
CO: You heard me correctly, ma'am.  Its attaching itself to the hull of the ship.
Susan says:
ACTION:  The ship's speed slows suddenly.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CEO: What is happening to my ship son.
CEO_Dshirley says:
::TL doors open and walks to his station and  read systems::
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
Science: Please scan that cloud and tell me what it is.
CEO_Dshirley says:
CO: The cloud has attached it self to the ship.   I recommend we stop till we find out what it really is.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
FCO: Bring the DJ to a full stop.
CTO_Mahl says:
CEO: It sort of feels like the ship is doing that on its own.  
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
Self: This is not a good way to start a mission.
CEO_Dshirley says:
CO/CTO: We could try to raise shields to see if that will push it away.
CTO_Mahl says:
CEO: Or, the shields will cover it, since it is attached directly to the hull.
Susan says:
<Flight> :: brings the ship to all stop as ordered :: CO: At all stop, Ma'am.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CEO: Yes we could but before we try I want to know if it just attached by chance or if it happened by design.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
FCO: Understood.
CEO_Dshirley says:
OPS: Is Any system showing power drains?
CNS_LtJg_Pino_PhD says:
CO: I'll be happy to help at SCI,:: Moves to the station.:::
CTO_Mahl says:
CO: Well, if the CEO's idea works, and the shields push the cloud away, observing what it does next will be a good indication as to if it attached on purpose or not.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CNS: As always Lt. Pino you know my mind.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CNS: Thank you very much.  I appreciate it.
CNS_LtJg_Pino_PhD says:
CO: Captain, the new sensor pod is detecting a sound wave inside the cloud. Permission to place it on speakers?
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CNS: Do so please.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CTO: Well hold on that for a few minutes.
Susan says:
ACTION:  The sound coming across the speakers sounds distintly like a rapid heartbeat.
CEO_Dshirley says:
:::Send message to CTO’s station and ask for a couple of  security teams be sent to engineering  with note saying that he doesn’t want to take any chances::
CNS_LtJg_Pino_PhD says:
::Places the sound vibrations on the bridge speakers and it sounds like a tachycardic heartbeat.::
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CTO: The last thing that attached itself to the hull......::lets the sentence die::
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CNS: Is that what I think I hear?  A heartbeat???
CTO_Mahl says:
::Looks at the CEO, and nods::
Susan says:
ACTION:  The ship begins to shake violently and the sound of chewing echoes over the speakers and throughout the ship.
CTO_Mahl says:
All: It sounds....hungry.
CEO_Dshirley says:
CO: Is that someone eating?
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CTO: Your idea of shields is recommended raise them.
CTO_Mahl says:
::Raises shields::
CEO_Dshirley says:
:::thinks  nice going to be someone’s dinner::::
CNS_LtJg_Pino_PhD says:
::Focuses the medical scanners on the cloud and enhances them from the new sensor pod.::
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CNS: Check the hull for signs of erosion.
CEO_Dshirley says:
CO: Recommend yellow alert till we know what is going on.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CTO: I don't like the sound of that at all.
CTO_Mahl says:
CO: I don't either, Ma'am.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CEO: I agree with you.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CTO: Take the ship to yellow alert.
CNS_LtJg_Pino_PhD says:
CO: I'm currently attempting to determine life signs in the cloud. However I am beginning the ship exterior scan now as well.
Susan says:
ACTION:  The shields snap into place and a shrill shriek is heard, then the ship is hurled forward nearly 1000 meters.
CTO_Mahl says:
::raises alert level to yellow::
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
::grabs her chair::
CEO_Dshirley says:
::mumbles and holds console::
CTO_Mahl says:
::Gets tossed to the floor when the ship lurches forward::
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
Out loud:: What the hell.......
CTO_Mahl says:
::Shakes the cobwebs out of his head, and gets back to his feet::
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CTO: Are you ok?
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CEO: Check your systems.
CTO_Mahl says:
CO: Yes. I guess my footing isn’t up to snuff yet.  
Susan says:
ACTION:  Sensors detect the cloud proceeding in the opposite direction at warp 4.
CNS_LtJg_Pino_PhD says:
::Holds onto her console and hopes the inertial dampeners catch up.::
CTO_Mahl says:
CO: Ma'am, the cloud has disengaged, and is moving aft at warp 4.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CNS: Tell me that wasn't a sentient cloud.
CEO_Dshirley says:
::checking systems for minimal damage:: CO: Everythings fine power coming back to normal.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CTO: Very well stand down yellow alert.
CNS_LtJg_Pino_PhD says:
CO: Captain that is still being analyzed.
CTO_Mahl says:
::Stands down from yellow alert::
CEO_Dshirley says:
CO: I think we should let star base know  where they can send something to study that cloud.
CTO_Mahl says:
CO: I agree with the CEO.  
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
FCO: Prepare a probe to follow that cloud and take sensor readings.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
OPS: Notify Starbase that we are launching a probe and they should follow up on it by sending a research ship.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CTO/CEO: And I agree with both of you as well.
Susan says:
<Flight> ::nods, and prepares the probe as ordered::  CO: Ready on your order, Ma'am.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
FCO: Fire the probe.
CNS_LtJg_Pino_PhD says:
CO: Captain preliminary evidence suggests that IT is sentient.
CEO_Dshirley says:
CO: Can we go to warp 9 for awhile  were I can  just watch power levels for a  few?
CTO_Mahl says:
::Scans the hull, and checks the structural integrity field::
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
::heart sinks:: CNS: I hope we didn't do to much damage to it.
Susan says:
<Flight> ::fires the probe as ordered:: CO: Probe away.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CNS: Make the necessary recordings into the ships library computer and then tell me about your Risa work.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
FCO: Resume course and speed to Danau.
CEO_Dshirley says:
CO: Can we go to warp 9 for awhile  were I can  just watch power levels for a  few?
Susan says:
ACTION: Structural scans indicate large dents on both the dorsal and ventral sides of the ship::
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CEO/CTO: I don't want to do anything so quickly.  Lets just check her out before we go to fast.  I know she has been hurt but I want to know how bad.
CTO_Mahl says:
CO: Ma'am, hull scans show large dents on both the dorsal and ventral sides of the ship.  What ever that thing was, it was attempting to do a number on us.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CTO: I figured something like that.
CNS_LtJg_Pino_PhD says:
CO: Apparently Captain, that when our ship activated its power sources it aggravated the being that it responded in a type of lash out.  ::Shrugs.::
CEO_Dshirley says:
CO: I would like to take the ship to warp 9 where i can make sure we are fully ready before we get to our mission.
CTO_Mahl says:
CO: Otherwise, the scans reveal no breaches or extensive damage.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CNS: It lashed out at us as we raised our shields.  That can mean only one thing it was attracted to our power systems.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CEO: I don't want to put the DJ into any immediate danger.  You have your warp 9 test but only for five minutes.
CTO_Mahl says:
CO: Does it?  Are we sure that it wasn't interested in the hull itself?  I mean, the power from the shields did repulse it.
CEO_Dshirley says:
CO: That all I need sir
CNS_LtJg_Pino_PhD says:
CO: Or that it was a reaction from pain.
CEO_Dshirley says:
CO: Ready When you are sir.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CNS: It might have been a reaction from pain.  It did shriek as the shields were raised.
CEO_Dshirley says:
::sets system to  record:::
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CNS: Make that note in the logs and send that to SF as well.  Advise them of our actions and let them know what not to do.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CEO: You have five minutes as of now.
CEO_Dshirley says:
FCO: Move the ship to warp 9
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
FCO: Take us to warp 9 but for only five minutes.
CEO_Dshirley says:
::Starts watching the systems for anything that shouldn’t be there::::
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CTO: Monitor for any types of spatial eddies or waves.
Susan says:
<Flight> ::nods and takes the ship to warp 9:: CO/CEO: At warp 9.
CTO_Mahl says:
CO: Understood. ::Sets the scanners to watch for spatial eddies or waves::
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CTO: I want constant scans of surrounding areas for any type of tachyon surges or neutrino surges.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
FCO: Understood.
CNS_LtJg_Pino_PhD says:
CO: Yes Captain. ::Organizes the information and sends it to SFC in a data stream message via subspace.::
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CEO: Make your tests.
CTO_Mahl says:
CO: Scanners are on full, ma'am.
CEO_Dshirley says:
CO: All engineering systems show normal and all scans so far show all systems working normal.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CTO: Acknowledged keep your eyes sharp Mr. Mahl.
Susan says:
ACTION:  All systems show normal through the test.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CEO: If you are satisfied lets back her down please.
Susan says:
ACTION: Flight drops speed to warp 4 after the 5 minutes.
CEO_Dshirley says:
CO: I’m done and  all test passed with flying colors sir.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CEO: I am pleased. Very good.
CO_Shemara_Arca says:
CNS: Have you anything more to add to your find on the cloud??
CNS_LtJg_Pino_PhD says:
CO: No Captain, I have already sent the information to SFC.
Susan says:
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