Mission Summary 11109.08

The USS Don Johnson has been lost from all Federation Sensors.  It is feared that they have suffered the same fate as other ships in that area.  
Meanwhile lost inside the void, the crew of the Don Johnson attempt to find a way home as well as beginning a search for the remaining missing ships after locating one of them.

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OPS LtCmdr Stidd says:
::At his station working feverishly to determine what is happening to the sensors::

CNS Cmdr Luchena says:
::on the bridge at a secondary station::

EO LtJG Garlingus says:
@::looks around::

CO Russ Horn says:
::In his ready room::

CNS Cmdr Luchena says:
::~~~listening~~~ for the Tellerites::

XO Cmdr Lemmick says:
@::opens the door to the bridge and looks around::

FCO Ens Quinn says:
@::Follows the XO::  XO: Anyone Home?

OPS LtCmdr Stidd says:
*CO*: Captain, I have an idea about what is happening, sir.

EO LtJG Garlingus says:
@:: looks to the engineer to his right scrambling to re-ionize the primary deuterium mag locks:: EO: you neeeeed to sloooow downnnnnn.

CO Russ Horn says:
*OPS*: I will be right there.

CO Russ Horn says:
:Enters the bridge::

XO Cmdr Lemmick says:
@XO:As far as my last psych eval I was home ::tries to laugh a little::

CNS Cmdr Luchena says:
::glances at the Captain::

CO Russ Horn says:
OPS: You have something?

EO LtJG Garlingus says:
@::laughs at his nonsense comments:: EO: ok, tell me what's wrong?

OPS LtCmdr Stidd says:
CO: I can pretty much agree that this is not a test by Nagilum but I think we still have to think about living organisms.  I think it is possible that we are being treated like food for some form of life.

XO Cmdr Lemmick says:
@::walks over to the CO's Office door and pushes the chime::

CO Russ Horn says:
OPS:Elaborate

CNS Cmdr Luchena says:
::surprised::  OPS/CO:  We have no evidence we are being consumed. Some of these ships have been in here for several days.

FCO Ens Quinn says:
@::Moves over to the helm and tries to call up the navigation logs::

CO Russ Horn says:
CNS: You may be right, however until we have certain answers for what is happening we cannot dismiss any ideas.

CNS Cmdr Luchena says:
::looks distracted for a moment::  CO:  We need to find the Tellerite ship.  Permission to take a shuttle and search?

XO Cmdr Lemmick says:
@FCO:Watch your back Tobias...something doesn't feel right. ::pushes the chimes again::

EO Van says:
EO: Can't you see? there's something draining our power and we can't output anymore! the warp core output levels are through the roof!

CO Russ Horn says:
CNS: Denied. I am not going to risk sending out any other vessels into this. We will search for them from here.

FCO Ens Quinn says:
@ ::looks back at the XO:: XO: I heard that.

CNS Cmdr Luchena says:
CO: They are in distress Captain.  Their lives may be in imminent danger!

OPS LtCmdr Stidd says:
CO/CNS: We did not enter it, it moved to "grab" us for lack of a better term.  I think it feeds on some part of us.

CO Russ Horn says:
OPS: Do we have anything from sensors to back up this theory?

CNS Cmdr Luchena says:
CO:  The Tellerite's may have the answer were seeking!

OPS LtCmdr Stidd says:
CO/CNS: Think of something like an amoeba, a single celled life form.

EO LtJG Garlingus says:
@EO: so... shutdown and reboot. ::starts entering the shutdown sequence for the Kalifay's type of reactor:: All: Clear out! we're lockin up here!

CNS Cmdr Luchena says:
::experiencing the Tellerites' feelings of panic::   CO/OPS:  These people may be dying out there!

CO Russ Horn says:
OPS: i want a full sensor sweep maximum range. We need to find that ship.

Host CO Landon says:
@::steps out of her office onto the bridge, walks headlong into Lemmick:: XO: Excuse me.  ::drops her hands from her temples and opens her eyes::

EO Van says:
@::shoves the EO away from the console:: EO: What are you. .. mad?1

Host CO Landon says:
@XO: You are?  

CNS Cmdr Luchena says:
::moves from his station and beings pacing across the back of the bridge::

FCO Ens Quinn says:
@::Looks at the nav. logs as they flash on the screen::  XO: According to these navigation logs, the Kalifay is three weeks out of Winnipeg Drift.  They've made only one stop since there, a week and a half ago.  A Cardassian Mining settlement on Coranis Six.

XO Cmdr Lemmick says:
@::stumbles back a bit::CO:Commander Dynar Lemmick, Executive Officer USS Don Johnson...we were sent here to find you.

OPS LtCmdr Stidd says:
::Tries to do a full range sensor sweep of the area for the Tellerite ship::

XO Cmdr Lemmick says:
@FCO:What do we know about the mining settlement? Anything useful?

EO LtJG Garlingus says:
@:: taps his comm badge:: *XO*: uh sir? we got us a problem here.

XO Cmdr Lemmick says:
@*EO*:What is it Garlingus?

Host CO Landon says:
@XO: Thank the Gods, we've lost power, my crew is working to reestablish communications, restore power, anything to get us out of here.

CO Russ Horn says:
CNS: If you want to take science and begin trying to map this... area.

CNS Cmdr Luchena says:
::wishing he had some way to let the Tellerites know they are being searched for::

FCO Ens Quinn says:
@ XO: Its an ice planet, deep cold, they mine Helium 3.

OPS LtCmdr Stidd says:
CO: I have a circular object on sensors, sir.

OPS LtCmdr Stidd says:
Aloud: Metallic in nature.

CNS Cmdr Luchena says:
CO:  I'm a fully qualified shuttle pilot.  ::still pacing restlessly::

XO Cmdr Lemmick says:
@CO:Right now were in the same position...I have one of my Engineer's helping your crew out right now.

EO LtJG Garlingus says:
@*XO* It looks like, sir, the ship is losing power and the engineers here have no clue what to do. this guy... EO: What's your name? Oh never mind... *XO* this engineer here is recalibrating the recipe for hot cocoa here.

CO Russ Horn says:
CNS: I understand that. However we have enough missing vessels to search for I 
    don't want to possibly add another.

EO LtJG Garlingus says:
@<EO Van> EO: I'm doing no such thing!

CNS Cmdr Luchena says:
CO:  I"ll stay in visual range of the Don Johnson.  Shuttle's don't rely on sensors.  

Host CO Landon says:
@::nods:: XO: Thank you, I was on my way down to engineering to see about their progress.  We've lost internal and external communication.

FCO Ens Quinn says:
@ ::runs a diagnostic on nav sensors and propulsion data-links::

EO LtJG Garlingus says:
@EO: You may as well be! re-ionizing the deuterium mag locks will get you a well ionized stream of deuterium entering the matter/antimatter chamber! You know what that does?! ::points to the plasma conduits:: EO: Turns them from light blue to dark blue!

XO Cmdr Lemmick says:
@CO Landon:We should get all of your crew in one area...We'll do all that we can. Suggest we move to engineering?

CO Russ Horn says:
CNS: in my ready room please. ::heads to his ready room.

CNS Cmdr Luchena says:
::thinks this is hardly the time for this, but follows the CO::

CO Russ Horn says:
OPS: You have the bridge.

CO Russ Horn says:
::Enters his ready room:: CNS please have a seat.

EO Van says:
@::looks at his console:: EO: Get out of here! You don't know what you're talking about! ::goes back to work::

CNS Cmdr Luchena says:
::stands::  CO:  Is that an order?

CO Russ Horn says:
CNS: You can stand if you wish.

CNS Cmdr Luchena says:
::stands there looking at the CO expectantly::

CO Russ Horn says:
CNS: Is there a problem.

EO LtJG Garlingus says:
@::taps the EO on the shoulder and pulls his arm back ready to clock him when he feels a tap on his shoulder:: <CEO Gamora> Van: He's right. ::turns to Frank:: EO: But we're not shutting down.

CNS Cmdr Luchena says:
::impatient::  CO:  You called me in here.  What is this about?

CO Russ Horn says:
CNS: I asked you if there was a problem.

XO Cmdr Lemmick says:
@FCO:Download all the logs you can to your tricorder and then head to engineering. ::follows Landon::

FCO Ens Quinn says:
@ XO: Aye aye, sir.

CNS Cmdr Luchena says:
CO:  My only problem at the moment, Captain, is that I am feeling what the Tellerites are feeling.  They are afraid, and it is urgent.  I'm offering to go and check it out.  The needs of the many and all that.

EO LtJG Garlingus says:
@::taps his comm badge again:: *XO* Sir, there is a power drain on this ship. the simplest way to cure that is to shutdown ALL systems and commence a cold start of the reactor.

FCO Ens Quinn says:
@::places tricorder on the control panel and initiates a download::

XO Cmdr Lemmick says:
@FCO:If you notice anything let me know. ::runs to catch up with Landon::CO:What was your mission Captain?

CO Russ Horn says:
CNS: And I said no. I owe no explanation for my decision but I gave you one anyway.

EO Van says:
@::grunts and returns to his picturesque work::

CNS Cmdr Luchena says:
CO:  So what is your problem?

XO Cmdr Lemmick says:
@*EO*:Stand by on the one Garlingus...Captain Landon and I are on our way down to Engineering now.

CO Russ Horn says:
CNS:Well as I asked you seem to have a problem and it seems to be with me.

FCO Ens Quinn says:
@::looks back at the XO, quickly decides its too late to respond to his last order, and turns back just as his tricorder completes downloading the nav logs.  Picks up the tricorder and heads for the Turbo Lift and Engineering::

CNS Cmdr Luchena says:
CO: I'm frustrated.  If you want to take that personally, I guess that is your prerogative. Are we done here?

EO LtJG Garlingus says:
@*XO*: Aye sir. CEO: You have to shut down. it's the only way to isolate where your power is going. a cold start will determine exactly which relay and/or junction on your grid is faulty.

EO LtJG Garlingus says:
@CEO: The only risk is not getting anything back, which is minor.

CO Russ Horn says:
CNS: I am not accustomed to my decisions being questioned!

CNS Cmdr Luchena says:
CO:  So you would prefer your officers to follow orders without question?

EO Gamora says:
@EO: Pretty big risk if you ask me.

CO Russ Horn says:
CNS: I will listen to all ideas and I will decide what is best.

CNS Cmdr Luchena says:
CO:  Then what exactly is the problem?

Host CO Landon says:
@::motions to the aft side of the bridge:: XO/FCO::Let's take the tubes, conserve energy.

CO Russ Horn says:
CNS: I want my officers to think and feel free to offer suggestions. But when I make a decision then discussion is over.

CNS Cmdr Luchena says:
CO:  Even if your decision may needlessly cost lives?

XO Cmdr Lemmick says:
@::nods::FCO:Can you keep up Tobias ::goes down the Jefferies tube::

FCO Ens Quinn says:
@::cringes a little at using access tubes::  XO: I suppose so, sir.  ::follows reluctantly::

CO Russ Horn says:
CNS: Even if that decision may cost lives. As a Captain I make those decisions everyday.

EO LtJG Garlingus says:
@::begins shutting down non essential systems like tube lighting::

CO Russ Horn says:
CNS: As captain Starfleet has put those decisions in my hand.

CNS Cmdr Luchena says:
CO:  Permission to speak freely Captain.

CO Russ Horn says:
CNS: Granted.

FCO Ens Quinn says:
@::finds these jefferies tubes to be drab and filthy, adding to his anxiety::

EO LtJG Garlingus says:
@::takes more aggressive measures and begins isolating EPS relays and setting them to 'maintenance mode'::

ACTION: DJ power levels still dropping, now at 73%

CNS Cmdr Luchena says:
CO:  I can sense the feeling of the ship.  Your crew is confident they will get out of this alive.  The only unknown in the equation for them all is you.  They may respect your position, but respecting you, your command ability is something you have to earn.

EO Gamora says:
@::notices the lights in engineering get brighter:: EO: Stop! you can't do that! 

XO Cmdr Lemmick says:
@CO:What was your mission Captain? ::continues to crawl through the tube::

CO Russ Horn says:
CNS:And part of that trust comes from me being in charge.

CNS Cmdr Luchena says:
::shakes his head::  CO:  You have a lot to learn Captain.  Now are we done here because I think the situation we're facing demands your complete attention.

EO LtJG Garlingus says:
@CEO: Or, you can stop fretting and help me. one way or another this ship will be out of power, and my way has us restoring said power and yours has us dying. So, ready to help?

OPS LtCmdr Stidd says:
*CO*: Captain, power continues to drop and we still have the circular object on sensors but if power continues to drop we will not have it on sensors for long.

CO Russ Horn says:
CNS: I am a captain and that doesn't make me infallible. However on this ship I am the final authority. Starfleet chose me for this assignment. And I will not be undermined in front of the crew.

CNS Cmdr Luchena says:
::nods:: CO:  I apologize Captain.  But please try to understand that being an empath can be a disability at times.

CO Russ Horn says:
CNS: If you have a problem following orders then I suggest you resign yourself to your quarters.

CNS Cmdr Luchena says:
::surprised at this response, having just given a conciliatory point::  CO:  Is that an order

EO LtJG Garlingus says:
@::shuts down inertial dampeners in unoccupied areas of the ship:: *All*: Brace for impact... or, not impact as the IDF generators are brought off-line.

CO Russ Horn says:
CNS:My sister in law is an empath and if she can be a model officer I am sure you can work it out.

FCO Ens Quinn says:
@ ::my hand touches something slimy, I stop, eyes close automatically repressing a scream::

CO Russ Horn says:
CNS: I need you on the bridge.

CNS Cmdr Luchena says:
::insulted::

CNS Cmdr Luchena says:
::holds his tongue for fear what might come out::

Host CO Landon says:
@XO: Simple supply run.  We had picked up supplies from a Cardassian outpost and was headed back to a mining colony that we are assigned to.

CO Russ Horn says:
CNS: You decide what you are doing are you joining me on the bridge and making a contribution to getting us out of here, or are you going to your quarters.

EO LtJG Garlingus says:
@*XO*: Sir, you better hurry up this is gunna get interesting quick.

EO LtJG Garlingus says:
@::watches as Gamora reluctantly enters in his security codes for core shutdown::

CNS Cmdr Luchena says:
CO:  I have been trying to Make a contribution, as you say.  Are you implying otherwise

CO Russ Horn says:
CNS:I am not saying you haven't but you did question my orders on the bridge.

XO Cmdr Lemmick says:
@CO:Anything unusual at the outpost?

CO Russ Horn says:
CNS: Are you returning to duty or not?

CNS Cmdr Luchena says:
::is furious::  CO:  Ill be there momentarily

CO Russ Horn says:
CNS:I am sure the briefing room is available for you to compose yourself then.

Host CO Landon says:
@XO: No, everything seemed routine.  Then on the way back suddenly everything went black no warning, nothing

CNS Cmdr Luchena says:
::narrows his eyes, then abruptly leaves:: the ready room::

CO Russ Horn says:
::Returns to the bridge::

XO Cmdr Lemmick says:
@CO:Any unusual behavour from the crew or the crew at the station?

CO Russ Horn says:
OPS: Have we found the Tellerites yet?

Host CO Landon says:
@XO: No it was smooth and easy

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