USS Don Johnson
Stardate 11208.16

Directed by:
Susan

Starring:
Jay as XO Lemmick 
Loren as FCO Quinn
Nancy as CTO Fowler
Karri as CSO So’tsoh
Eduardo as CEO On
Toros as EO Garlingus
Jane as CNS Luchena

Host Susan says:
Mission Summary: 11208.16

Host Susan says:
The USS Don Johnson has been stationed at DS102 for repairs.  Now that the repairs are complete, they are returning to their regular patrol route until other orders arrive.

Host Susan says:
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EO_Lt_Garlingus says:
::taps away at an engineering console reviewing work and repair logs he's prepared for the CEO::

FCO_LTjg_Quinn says:
::on the bridge, at helm; running check-lists::

XO_Cmdr_Lemmick says:
::sits in the centre seat, feels good to be back on duty::FCO: Miss me up here Quinn?

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: On the bridge, at her station, going through the sensor updates from the station.::

FCO_LTjg_Quinn says:
::looks back at the XO and grins mischievously:: XO: Not a bit, sir.  

EO_Lt_Garlingus says:
::sighs and sends an engineering readiness report to all stations for their respective systems:: Aloud: Damn that was a pain to prepare.

FCO_LTjg_Quinn says:
::confirms navigational updates from the data-link::

XO_Cmdr_Lemmick says:
FCO: Well Good...then you wouldn't mind going though a few tests...set a course bearing 131 mark 213....take us to warp 9

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Reads the incoming report from Garlingus::

FCO_LTjg_Quinn says:
::quickly enters the heading and speed settings, glances at the engine to navigation interface::  XO: course and speeded entered sir. All propulsion and navigation systems are in the green.

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Sends him a response that she received it.::

EO_Lt_Garlingus says:
::receives responses from some stations and not others:: Self: That's alright, everything reports green anyway, they must be busy upstairs. ::folds his hands and gazes into the warp core::

FCO_LTjg_Quinn says:
::looks back at the XO::  XO: waiting on your order sir.

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
: downloading her report, she stands and takes it over to Lemmick, handing it to him.::  XO:  Sir.

XO_Cmdr_Lemmick says:
FCO: Engage....

FCO_LTjg_Quinn says:
XO:  Aye aye sir.  ::smiles upon engaging propulsion::

FCO_LTjg_Quinn says:
::watches instruments closely as the old girl transitions to warp speed::

XO_Cmdr_Lemmick says:
CSO: Thank you Commander...good to see you again. Anything unusual on the report?

FCO_LTjg_Quinn says:
::sees a minor phase variance developing in the main deflector, has to resist trying to compensate, allowing the ship to do it on her own::

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
XO:  No, sir.  So far, everything appears to be in order.

EO_Lt_Garlingus says:
::sighs after admiring the engine for a while as he observes it increasing to near maximum output:: Self: Humm... ::verifies with the bridge orders that they've gone to warp:: *FCO*: Helm, this is Main Engineering.  Didn't want to ease into it. Did you?

CEO_LtCmdr_On says:
:: arrives at Engineering and sees the EO :: EO: Report?

FCO_LTjg_Quinn says:
*EO*: Under orders, engineer.

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
XO:  Do we have any specific orders yet?

EO_Lt_Garlingus says:
::glances over his shoulder:: CEO: Hello Commander.  I want to take this opportunity to reiterate my apology for my behavior when we first met.  As I'm sure you've read the report there were some disastrous events occurring in the cavity between my hair and my neck. *FCO*: Understood, Engineering out.

XO_Cmdr_Lemmick says:
CSO: Nothing yet....No.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::in the counseling office reading through the latest dispatches from counseling headquarters::

CEO_LtCmdr_On says:
EO: Apologies accepted. Now, Lets work on this ship to keep it at top performance

XO_Cmdr_Lemmick says:
FCO: Was that a minor phase variance in the main deflector?

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Nods.  Then I shall plan for allowing some of my people more complex experiments.  :: lifts a hand::  And no, no mice.

FCO_LTjg_Quinn says:
XO:  Yes sir.  point zero zero zero three one...  The dish corrected itself though.

CEO_LtCmdr_On says:
:: shakes hands with the EO :: EO: Glad to have you onboard

EO_Lt_Garlingus says:
::nods:: CEO: Aye sir.  ::hands the CEO his PADD:: CEO: Here is a concise and complete list of all repairs that were conducted at the starbase.  It looks like, they did a fine job this time... Which is not the treatment we usually receive there.

EO_Lt_Garlingus says:
::returns the CEO's handshake::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::yawns::

XO_Cmdr_Lemmick says:
*Engineering*: Check the main deflector...we had a minor phase variance of .00031...check it. Seems the ship corrected this time...but I don’t want to be caught with our pants down.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::thinks this is the boringist paper he's ever read.  Wonders who wrote this drivel::

CEO_LtCmdr_On says:
:: receives the PADD also and sees it and confirms all the treatment made by the starbase :

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Returning to her seat, she pulls up the list of special reports.  Taking the top three, she contacts those individuals that they may begin.::

EO_Lt_Garlingus says:
::raises an eyebrow hearing the comm but resists responding as he is no longer the aCEO:: 

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::checks the list of authors::

Host Susan says:
ACTION: Sensors detect an ion gas cloud 2 light years dead ahead.

CEO_LtCmdr_On says:
EO: Please check that variant of the main deflector?

XO_Cmdr_Lemmick says:
FCO: Let's back it down to warp 2...I think we have made Engineering work hard enough for now.

CEO_LtCmdr_On says:
*XO*: We are working in that, sir

FCO_LTjg_Quinn says:
::gets proximity warning::  CSO:  Ahhh, commander So'tsoh, you reading this.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::recalls one of them from a conference a couple years back.::

FCO_LTjg_Quinn says:
::smiles and throttles back::  XO:  Aye sir, warp two.

XO_Cmdr_Lemmick says:
*CEO*:Keep me informed as best you can Commander....Lemmick out.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::notes that she's still a windbag::

EO_Lt_Garlingus says:
::nods and goes to the main deflector console in Main Engineering:: CEO: It would be normal that there is an issue as we went from a fractured nacelle arm to warp 9 clear out of dry-dock.  A very careless maneuver.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
:resumes slogging through the article in hopes of finding something practical in there somewhere::

EO_Lt_Garlingus says:
::sends an encrypted text message to the CNS "When in doubt, why not punch it?"::

FCO_LTjg_Quinn says:
XO: Sir, proximity warning.  1.8 light years.  Looks to be an anomalous cloud of ion gas.

XO_Cmdr_Lemmick says:
::blinks his eyes a couple times and then slowly stands up and walks up behind Quinn::FCO/CSO: You two see something?

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::notes the strange message::

XO_Cmdr_Lemmick says:
CSO: Sensors show anything unusual about the cloud? ::looks back at Sin::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::puzzles over it, but can't make any sense of it::

FCO_LTjg_Quinn says:
XO: It’s intersecting our flight path sir.

FCO_LTjg_Quinn says:
XO:  one point five light years

EO_Lt_Garlingus says:
::pulls up the deflector dish logs for the CEO to review:: CEO: See here. ::notes the deflector dish sub processor temperature rising extremely quick:: CEO: It looks like it's not cooling efficiently.

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: her fingers dancing along the keyboard as she pulls up the information.::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::notes who wrote the message then rolls his eyes::

CEO_LtCmdr_On says:
EO: Or maybe not to take it the maneuver?

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::turns his attention back to the boring article::

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
XO:  It appears to on a trajectory toward us.

EO_Lt_Garlingus says:
CEO: I'm not sure sir.  It would be up to you to recommend to the bridge to conduct some testing prior to engaging in a mission profile.

XO_Cmdr_Lemmick says:
FCO: Let's take it down to full impulse....take a nice slow approach....::walks back to the centre seat::

XO_Cmdr_Lemmick says:
CSO: Anything unusual about the composition?

FCO_LTjg_Quinn says:
::keys in impulse drive and engages:;  XO: Slowing to impulse, sir

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::starts to nod off::

CEO_LtCmdr_On says:
EO: I see, Lt. I will go to the bridge to inform in person better

FCO_LTjg_Quinn says:
XO:  Recalculated IP to gas cloud, 6 minutes

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
XO:  It appears to be mainly made of hydrogen.

XO_Cmdr_Lemmick says:
CTO: Running a little behind this morning Commander?

EO_Lt_Garlingus says:
::nods:: CEO: Aye sir, I will keep an eye on things down here. ::remotely activates the CNS's replicator and produces a steak dinner::

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
XO:  Sensors appear to be having some problem reading the interior.

XO_Cmdr_Lemmick says:
FCO: Quinn....turn us 90 degrees to port....let's see what it does.

FCO_LTjg_Quinn says:
::notices main deflector reacting to sparse particles from the cloud already coming into contact::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::asleep at his desk::

CEO_LtCmdr_On says:
EO: Take command on Engineering for now, I'll at the bridge :: leaves engineering ::

FCO_LTjg_Quinn says:
XO:  Aye.  :: banks the ship, 90 degrees to port::

Host Susan says:
ACTION:  The cloud follows continues to move toward the DJ.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::having a nightmare about people burning::

XO_Cmdr_Lemmick says:
CSO: Bring the secondary sensors online and tie them together and then reroute through the main deflector. See if that makes any difference.

EO_Lt_Garlingus says:
::wonders why the CNS has not yet acknowledged his steak dinner and watches the CEO leave:: *CNS*: Commander Luchena.

CEO_LtCmdr_On says:
:: enters the Turbo Lift and sets the bridge ::

FCO_LTjg_Quinn says:
::proximity sensor alerts me again::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::startled awake::  No one:  What? Who?

FCO_LTjg_Quinn says:
XO: I don't mean to alarm anyone...  But I think we're being followed.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::can still smell cooked flesh::

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Contacts engineering to inform them she would be using the main deflector dish::

XO_Cmdr_Lemmick says:
FCO: How close are we?

CEO_LtCmdr_On says:
:: arrives to the bridge and goes to his console ::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::looks around.  Sees the meat in the replicator::

EO_Lt_Garlingus says:
::receives an alert:: *CSO*: Acknowledged Commander.  We'll monitor your use and verify all systems are operating within acceptable tolerances.

XO_Cmdr_Lemmick says:
*CNS*:I could use you on the bridge Commander.

FCO_LTjg_Quinn says:
XO: recalculating...  three minutes out, present speed.

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Redirecting the lateral sensor array, she ties them to the deflector dish and then activates them.::

XO_Cmdr_Lemmick says:
CTO/FCO/CSO: Thoughts?

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::takes a deep breath::  XO:  I'll be right there.

FCO_LTjg_Quinn says:
XO: Try hailing it, sir.

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
XO:  Someone using the cloud for cover.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::stands up.  Goes to the replicator::

XO_Cmdr_Lemmick says:
CTO: Commander....open a general frequency and go to yellow alert.

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
All:  I am picking up an energy signature I am not familiar with.  Running it through the data base.

EO_Lt_Garlingus says:
::opens and purges the nacelle plasma vents to maintain the core temperature as the ship is dropping in and out of extreme warp speeds:: 

CEO_LtCmdr_On says:
:: scans the cloud ::

Host Susan says:
ACTION:  Although awake, the Counselor still has the sensation of burning, he can feel the fear and almost hear the screaming.

CTO_Cmdr_Fowler says:
::taps on her board:: XO: Aye.  

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::shudders::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::grabs the steak dinner and dumps it in the waste reclamation unit::

EO_Lt_Garlingus says:
::taps his comm badge irate:: *CNS*: Commander Luchena.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::doesn't feel any better::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::hesitant::  *EO*:  Yes?

EO_Lt_Garlingus says:
*CNS*: I took the liberty of ordering you a steak dinner for all your help on the station.  How is it?

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
XO:  I am not finding any correlations in the data bank.  As for the signature... it appears more of an echo.

XO_Cmdr_Lemmick says:
CSO: Any idea on the source?

FCO_LTjg_Quinn says:
XO:  Sir, should I at least try to maintain some distance?

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
*EO*:  It was very thoughtful.  Thank you.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::recalls that he's supposed to get to the bridge, so makes for the door::

XO_Cmdr_Lemmick says:
CEO: Any thoughts on our friend out there?

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
FCO: Lt Quinn, we do not want to go into that cloud.  I am picking up some form of EMP field developing around it as it comes closer to us.

CEO_LtCmdr_On says:
XO: Could be any life form?

CTO_Cmdr_Fowler says:
XO: No response to the hail, Commander

FCO_LTjg_Quinn says:
::nods to the CSO::  CSO:  I'll keep our distance.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::trying to block out the sensations as he walks::

XO_Cmdr_Lemmick says:
FCO: Full Stop...

EO_Lt_Garlingus says:
::nods:: *CNS*: You're welcome. ::goes back to venting excess plasma:: *FCO*: Hey, can you please not drop us into and out of nearly maximum warp so much?

FCO_LTjg_Quinn says:
XO: Aye sir.  ::keys in full stop, station keeping mode::

FCO_LTjg_Quinn says:
XO: Helm answering all stop, holding station.

XO_Cmdr_Lemmick says:
CEO/CTO: Any protection we have against EMP?

Host Susan says:
ACTION:  The cloud continues on the same path straight for the ship.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::trying to master the fear as he rides in the turbo lift::

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
All:  The cloud is still approaching us.

FCO_LTjg_Quinn says:
::continues to get proximity warnings...  mutes the alarm::

FCO_LTjg_Quinn says:
::readies an escape course::

CEO_LtCmdr_On says:
CTO/XO: Maybe our sensor array?

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::emerges onto the bridge::

Host Susan says:
ACTION:  Medical and Counseling begin getting reports of unexpected feelings of unease and fear from the empathic and telepathic persons on board.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
XO:  Burning and screaming and fear....

XO_Cmdr_Lemmick says:
FCO: Quinn back us off....try and keep our distance....

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
All:  EMP field continues to increase in strength.

FCO_LTjg_Quinn says:
XO:  Aye aye sir.  ::engages escape course, full impulse::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::realizes that it’s coming from that cloud on the view screen::

CTO_Cmdr_Fowler says:
XO: Beyond the basic fail safes, I'm not sure.  ::nods at On::  We can give them a try

EO_Lt_Garlingus says:
::grabs a chair and opens a comm link with the bridge listening in:: 

XO_Cmdr_Lemmick says:
CTO: Red Alert....

Host Susan says:
Action:  Systems on the ship begin to be affected by the EMP within the cloud.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
XO:  Suffering... there is suffering in there.  ::walks toward the image::

FCO_LTjg_Quinn says:
::suddenly sees a bluish green aura develop around his console::

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Informs her astrophysicist to get a team together and begin working on the cloud approaching them::

CTO_Cmdr_Fowler says:
XO: Aye  *Shipwide*: All hands Red alert.  This is not a drill.  All hands to battle stations.  Red alert

EO_Lt_Garlingus says:
::looks around at the lights dimming and alarms blaring runs over to the master systems display to begin assessing which systems are being affected and isolating them one eps relay at a time:: *CEO*: Dispatching damage control teams.

CEO_LtCmdr_On says:
:: taps a few buttons and activate the sensor array against the cloud ::

XO_Cmdr_Lemmick says:
::walks towards Luchena::CNS: Can you communicate with them?

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
XO:  I... I can try.  ::doesn't really want to open up any further to the feelings coming from the cloud::

XO_Cmdr_Lemmick says:
CTO: Tactical Analyses....FCO: Get us out of here....escape course...best possible speed.

EO_Lt_Garlingus says:
::shuts the warp plasma vents and secures all engineering systems:: *CEO*: Engineering reporting in, battle stations ready.

CEO_LtCmdr_On says:
*EO*: Understood, dispatch every team available

FCO_LTjg_Quinn says:
::console goes on and off line:: XO:  Sir!  ::pushes the ship back to warp speed::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::tries to focus::  ~~~Anyone:  Can anyone hear me?  Assistance, do you need?~~~

EO_Lt_Garlingus says:
::jogs over to the main computer core terminal isolating processors and activating failovers and backup processors in cascading fashion:: 

Host Susan says:
ACTION:  The cloud is overtaking the ship.  Those being affected empathically and telepathically are sensing pain and their vision is affected with a red haze.

XO_Cmdr_Lemmick says:
CEO: Find a way to protect the main computer core...or we are dead in the water.

CEO_LtCmdr_On says:
*EO*: Remember, Lt. This is not a drill this is it!

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: looks at her sensors as the readings suddenly jump off the scale only to return for a moment before repeating its dance.::  XO:  Sensors are useless at the moment.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::staggers back a step, then steadies himself::

FCO_LTjg_Quinn says:
::can see the cloud is still gaining...  Continues to increase warp speed factors incrementally::

XO_Cmdr_Lemmick says:
CSO: When they worked last....could you get any readings of anything in there? Ship or anything?

CTO_Cmdr_Fowler says:
::Works the board, checking all her sensors and running new scans on the cloud::

EO_Lt_Garlingus says:
::increases the reaction ratio in the M/AMRC:: *FCO*: I know you didn't ask for it, but I'm giving you all she's got. 

FCO_LTjg_Quinn says:
*EO*: much appreciated.

XO_Cmdr_Lemmick says:
FCO/*EO*:I need everything you got and then some gentlemen....we need to try to get away from this thing.

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Does not answer the first officer as she struggles with a red haze.  There is pain trying to get through her tight shields.::

FCO_LTjg_Quinn says:
::enters some evasive maneuvers::

Host Susan says:
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