USS Don Johnson
Stardate 11209.06

Directed by:
Susan and Toros

Starring:
Jay as XO Lemmick 
Loren as FCO Quinn
Karri as CSO So’tsoh
Toros as EO Garlingus
Jane as CNS Luchena

Mission Summary 11209.06:

The USS Don Johnson is being enveloped by an unknown gaseous entity.  The bridge officers have abandoned the bridge for the safety of Main Engineering.

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FCO_LTjg_Quinn says:
::in main engineering, standing at a console near the master control console.  Retasks the console to flight control, and checks over the system displays::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::in main engineering trying to stay out of the way:

XO_Cmdr_Lemmick says:
FCO: Status?

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Logging into the computer, she makes sure bridge is shut down at the same time she prepares to alter command codes.::  XO:  Commander, I need you to reset your command codes.

FCO_LTjg_Quinn says:
XO: still stand form a stable warp field...  All we have is impulse. All other flight control systems are nominal.

XO_Cmdr_Lemmick says:
CSO: Have you been able to make any kind of contact? Reset command codes?

XO_Cmdr_Lemmick says:
CSO: Have they been compromised?

XO_Cmdr_Lemmick says:
FCO: Try and get us out of here if you can...do your best. As easy as possible.

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
XO:  Unknown.  This is just a precautionary measure.

EO_Lt_Garlingus says:
::stomps out of his office:: All: Now just what in blazes are you all doing down here? Commander On will be very mad.

XO_Cmdr_Lemmick says:
CSO:I would like you to work on a way to contact the cloud or at least see if we can...feel up to it?

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
XO: The clouds are passing through and around the ship.  This seems to correlate with the random power fluctuations and disruptions of the ship.  We are locking down the ship in general.

FCO_LTjg_Quinn says:
XO:  Aye air, I'll try.  ::begins maneuvering operations::

XO_Cmdr_Lemmick says:
EO: Then Commander On will have to deal with me Lieutenant...start working on a way to get warp power back

EO_Lt_Garlingus says:
::gets startled by the XO:: XO: Aye sir... Didn't see you there sir.  All I saw was a pilot and some weepy empaths.  Anyone care to clue me in?

FCO_LTjg_Quinn says:
::tries to update the nav. system's star fix::  Self:  This is nuts, we can't be lost.

XO_Cmdr_Lemmick says:
EO: We have had to evacuate the bridge due to gaseous cloud enveloping the ship. I need you to get warp power back as soon as possible, please.

EO_Lt_Garlingus says:
XO: I see.  I will do my best sir. ::goes to the master system's display and pulls up a chair behind him:: FCO: Want a chair?  Not as comfortable as your bridge chairs I imagine.

FCO_LTjg_Quinn says:
EO:  Yes, thank-you.  ::sits down in a chair::  Guess you guys don't sit much then?

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Finishes altering her codes, letting the first officer follow through as he wishes when he is ready.  Opens up comms, checking the translator.  She then sends out a general message putting it on repeat.::  *ALL*:  This is the USS Don Johnson.  We are on a peaceful mission and desire contact with any nearby entities.  Please respond.

XO_Cmdr_Lemmick says:
EO: its disrupting ship systems, warp and seems to be affecting the main power grid as well. Warp Power is your priority.

Host Susan says:
ACTION: Telepaths are hearing voices in their minds.  Fear, terror and pain seems to hand in the air.

XO_Cmdr_Lemmick says:
::walks over to console near the CSO and alters his command codes::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::sits on the floor and puts his head in his hands::

EO_Lt_Garlingus says:
FCO: Nah, we all work. ::winks and goes after the XO's orders:: XO: Aye aye sir. CNS: You? You alright Commander? ::goes to get a padd and analyze the readings coming in from various damage control teams reporting in around the ship.

FCO_LTjg_Quinn says:
::shakes head::  EO:  You know, it’s not a matter of warp power.  We appear to have all the power we want.  It’s just that this cloud is interfering with the nacelles.  As soon as I initiate a warp field, the field matrix just scatters off.

XO_Cmdr_Lemmick says:
CNS: Commander....you okay? ::bends down::

EO_Lt_Garlingus says:
FCO: Understood... I imagined we had all the power we wanted because the lights were still on and that's still blue and bubbly. ::points to the core::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
XO:  I'm managing.  ::checks the XO to see if he's brandishing a hypospray... again::

Host Susan says:
ACTION:  Odd symbols begin to scroll across the monitors.

FCO_LTjg_Quinn says:
::looks at the core for a second.::  EO:  Yeah, kind of pretty ain't it?

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Looks over at the counselor::  XO:  Commander, the telepaths cannot take much more of this.

EO_Lt_Garlingus says:
FCO: Mesmerizing.  ::points at the FCO's display:: FCO: You learning klingon or something?

XO_Cmdr_Lemmick says:
CSO/CNS:I need you guys to try a little more.

FCO_LTjg_Quinn says:
::looks puzzledly at his console::  EO: that... isn't Klingon.  

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Looking back she sees the symbols on her screen.  Swiftly she enacts the translator::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
XO:  You want to pull them here?  Because every time I try to contact them, they find me.

XO_Cmdr_Lemmick says:
Computer: Command Access required....Lemmick Beta12Charlie

EO_Lt_Garlingus says:
::raises an eyebrow and shakes it off:: FCO: You're problem! I'll reboot the nacelles for you. ::goes to a console and begins venting warp plasma out of the aft plasma vents:: All: You might feel a slight jar as the plasma ignites in the cloud, this is expected.

XO_Cmdr_Lemmick says:
CNS: We need to try and contact them. ::stands up and walks over to the CSO:: CSO: Anything?

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::mutters to self::  Self:  Sure... Let's call them to the warp core...

FCO_LTjg_Quinn says:
EO: Wanna reboot my console while you're at it.

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Motions to the screen.::  XO:  Yes, but I am not yet able to decipher it.  The computer is working on it.

XO_Cmdr_Lemmick says:
EO: What are you doing? I didn't say to vent plasma...you could harm the cloud and we could be attacked.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::slowly and painfully gets to his feet::

EO_Lt_Garlingus says:
XO: Sir, you asked for warp engines, I'm giving you warp engines.  ::stops venting plasma::

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Looks at the decoded symbols.::  XO:  It says... Gauntlet.  :: As she speaks, she pulls up inferences to that word.::

XO_Cmdr_Lemmick says:
EO:I know what I asked for Lieutenant...try to find a way without venting anything.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::still muttering to himself:: Self:  Fine.  ::staggers toward the door::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::leaves main engineering and heads partway down a corridor::

XO_Cmdr_Lemmick says:
Computer: Access Self destruct protocol....authorization Lemmick Beta12Charlie. ::stand in front of the warp core::

EO_Lt_Garlingus says:
::shakes his head:: XO: Sir, we are constantly venting things! As we speak brown water and other non-recyclable and non-reactive matter is being routinely jettisoned.  Or where did you think your waste went?  ::looks around the room to see if anyone believes him::

EO_Lt_Garlingus says:
::hears the XO:: XO: SIR! You are asking me to not vent warp plasma and then you are planning on destroying the ship?? Should we be ejecting life pods?!

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::leans against the bulkhead::

XO_Cmdr_Lemmick says:
ALL:I need you guys to trust me....

Host Susan says:
Computer:  Protocol incomplete

XO_Cmdr_Lemmick says:
Computer: Explain

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::drops all his mental and emotional barriers::  ~~~Anyone/thing who can hear:  What do you want from us. What happened to you?!~~~

FCO_LTjg_Quinn says:
::eye catches the CNS leaving engineering, something strikes him as odd::

EO_Lt_Garlingus says:
::goes to a computer console and tries to ascertain how to reinitialize the nacelles without venting warp plasma to clear away the cloud:: FCO: Do you have access to the warp field geometry subroutines?

Host Susan says:
ACTION:  Telepaths and empaths begin hearing screams for help

XO_Cmdr_Lemmick says:
CSO: Anything new?

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::trying to follow the screams as best he can::

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: discovers many references to the word from the ancient form to a list of 27 ships throughout history with that name.  The last was a Klingon vessel.  Starts to pull up that information only to pause, clenching her fists.::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::puts his hands over his ears but it doesn't help::

FCO_LTjg_Quinn says:
::slightly startled by the EO, snaps back to his console and enters commands::  EO:  I do.  Warp field geometry shows...  Hmmm, it’s showing a Primary input output fault.

XO_Cmdr_Lemmick says:
::puts his hand on Sin's shoulder:: CSO: Sin...status?

FCO_LTjg_Quinn says:
EO:  E.M. field readings are nil.

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Startled by the touch reacts by pushing the unknown back::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::yelling out loud to no one in particular as he staggers down the corridor::  No one:  Where are you?!

EO_Lt_Garlingus says:
FCO: That means that somewhere along the pylons, plasma is being redirected... Or the relays could be fused... Damn.. It could be any number of things.

Host Susan says:
Action:  The cries for help appear to be coming from each of the small clouds.

FCO_LTjg_Quinn says:
EO: Diagnostics?

Host Susan says:
ACTION:  Telepaths/Empaths hear the word 'here' echoing all around them.

FCO_LTjg_Quinn says:
::looks back towards the corridor::  EO:  Hey, do you know where Commander Luchena went?

EO_Lt_Garlingus says:
FCO: A Level One diagnostic would take too long, and the engineers required to conduct the hand over hand of every relay would severely deteriorate our ability to combat damage possibly caused by this ... cloud.  ::looks around:: FCO: No, do you?

XO_Cmdr_Lemmick says:
::flies across the room landing on the deck::CSO: Sin! Attention! ::tries by raising his voice to get her attention::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::frustrated, helpless and hurting::

EO_Lt_Garlingus says:
::sees the XO out of the corner of his eye:: XO: Sir! ::rushes to his side:: XO: Are you alright?

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: As she realizes what she has done, she looks up, undoubtedly embarrassed.::  XO:  Commander... my apologize.

XO_Cmdr_Lemmick says:
EO: Yeah....::gets up:: bruised ego...other than that....I'm fine.

XO_Cmdr_Lemmick says:
CSO: No worries Sin...no need for Court Martial this time.

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
::Tries to gain control of her shields, still failing.::  XO:  They are crying for help... :: her gaze appears to look off into the distance.::  The clouds are the source.

EO_Lt_Garlingus says:
::nods and heads back to the FCO:: XO: Aye sir.  FCO: Lieutenant, go find the Counselor.  I will start diagnostics immediately.

FCO_LTjg_Quinn says:
EO:  All-right.  ::puts his console into stand-by and moves to the exit.::

XO_Cmdr_Lemmick says:
CSO:I need you to enter your command code for the self destruct system...::points to the console::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::falls to his knees and pounds his fists against the deck plating::  Cloud:  It’s not happening here!  How can we help you?!

FCO_LTjg_Quinn says:
::enters the corridor::  CNS:  Commander Luchena!?

EO_Lt_Garlingus says:
::goes to a nearby console and begins running level 5 diagnostics on the EPS grid starting at the core and tracing back to the warp coils:: Self: Humm...

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
XO:  I... do not... believe in ghosts.  However, there has been evidence of souls caught.

XO_Cmdr_Lemmick says:
CSO: What’s your suggestion?

FCO_LTjg_Quinn says:
::walks deeper into the corridor, rounding a corner, sees the CNS, rushes to him::  CNS:  Commander, you okay?  ::kneels beside him::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
FCO:  Can you hear that?  Can you hear them calling.  If this is how they died... If I died like this I'd never stop screaming either.

FCO_LTjg_Quinn says:
CNS:  Who?  The cloud?

Host Susan says:
ACTION:  The cries for help turn to a chorus of the word "home".

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
FCO:  Did you hear that?

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
XO:  I was just looking up ships called the Gauntlet.  Twelve have been destroyed in battle.  And one vanished never to be seen again.

XO_Cmdr_Lemmick says:
CSO: Do you think these voices are the ones from the disappeared ship?

FCO_LTjg_Quinn says:
CNS:  I'm not hearing anything, sorry.  Do you want to go to sick bay?

EO_Lt_Garlingus says:
::isolates the source of the errors and sends a single damage control team to the Jeffery’s tube junction that enters the nacelles:: XO: I'm sending in one team of engineers into each warp nacelle.  To do this, we have to completely power down each set of warp coils and introduce a breathable atmosphere.  We will not be able to reinitiate warp for at least one hour if we start.  

EO_Lt_Garlingus says:
XO: Permission to proceed?

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::gets to his feet::  FCO:  No.  Why are you here?

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Another emotion wraps around her as she says the word Gauntlet.  Turning back to the console, she tries to pull up what info she can on that ship lost in action.::

Host Susan says:
ACTION: Telepaths once more get a mental flash of fire raging all around.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::closes his eyes and grits his teeth::

Host Susan says:
ACTION:  A unified "yes" seems to echo after the flash of flames.

XO_Cmdr_Lemmick says:
EO: Are you ready to start?

FCO_LTjg_Quinn says:
::stands up with the CNS::  CNS: I noticed you looked a little, stressed when you left engineering, wanted to make sure you were all-right.  Are you...  All-right?

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: She shudders as the nightmare of fire in space surrounds her.  She gasps out the name::  Gauntlet.

EO_Lt_Garlingus says:
XO: Yes sir, my teams will be in place shortly, they are just gathering their tools.

XO_Cmdr_Lemmick says:
CSO: Sin...you need to focus. Listen to my voice Commander....focus on my voice.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
FCO:  Something awful happened.  There is so much psionic energy here.  ::takes a deep breath::

XO_Cmdr_Lemmick says:
EO: Put them in place....let me know when they are in place.

FCO_LTjg_Quinn says:
CNS: Don't you have any...  I mean, can't you take a shot of something for that?

FCO_LTjg_Quinn says:
CNS: The symptoms I mean.

EO_Lt_Garlingus says:
XO: Aye sir.  I will begin procedures for personnel to enter the nacelles.  ::moves around engineering activating safety protocols for engine initiation, and begins reducing warp core output to 20% of normal::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
FCO:  Yes but.... it may be our only way to communicate with them.  I'm fine, really.  Shouldn’t you be flying the ship or something.

Host Susan says:
ACTION:  The sound of an explosion rings throughout the ship, however sensors do not indicate any explosion of sign of damage.

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Gaining control again, her teeth gritted.::  XO:  Within this sector, there was a planetary civil war going on.  The Gauntlet was delivering weapons.

FCO_LTjg_Quinn says:
CNS: Garlingus is working on getting us some mobility.  Do you want to come back to engineering?

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::ducks and covers::

XO_Cmdr_Lemmick says:
CSO: What do we need to do?

EO_Lt_Garlingus says:
::hears the explosion:: XO: Was that you? ::goes to check ship's systems to see if he initiated a shutdown of something he shouldn't have::

FCO_LTjg_Quinn says:
::startled::  CNS:  Okay, now that, I heard

XO_Cmdr_Lemmick says:
EO: No...Wasn’t me.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::realizes he's intact::  FCO:  Yes, let's return

FCO_LTjg_Quinn says:
::turns and escorts the CNS down the corridor::  CNS:  After you.

EO_Lt_Garlingus says:
XO: Well shoot, it wasn't me! ::stops what he's doing:: XO: Perhaps allowing me to dispatch the cloud would be more effective than going over our systems with a fine tooth comb sir.

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
XO:  Uncertain... I think they are telling their story through our sensories.  According to the file, the group was a mercenary species, primarily human.  It appears the ship exploded... there was fire... fear... could be the ship was swallowed by this... nebula.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::feeling a little unsteady on his feet, manages to make it back to engineering::

FCO_LTjg_Quinn says:
::re-enters main engineering, nods to the CNS upon assuming his console.::

Host Susan says:
ACTION: The small clouds throughout the ship seem to be moving close to telepathic and empathic members of the crew.

XO_Cmdr_Lemmick says:
CNS: Commander....are you all right?

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: considers::  XO:  It could be their souls were trapped here... if that was so, perhaps they seek freedom.

FCO_LTjg_Quinn says:
EO: Heard a loud boom engineer, did you get the warp drive back up?

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
XO:  I was....  ::watching some clouds move toward him::

EO_Lt_Garlingus says:
FCO: No but I heard one of your boys down in there finally dropped.  That wasn't it? ::chuckles::

XO_Cmdr_Lemmick says:
EO: Permission denied Lieutenant.

FCO_LTjg_Quinn says:
::smiles::  EO: you worry about your own "boys"

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CSO: Yes, they said they wanted to go home.

Host Susan says:
ACTION:  Whispers of "yes" can be heard by telepathic and empathic members of the crew.  The rest of the crew hears a low hissing sound.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::nodding as he listens::

XO_Cmdr_Lemmick says:
CSO/CNS: Where is their home?

EO_Lt_Garlingus says:
::thinks:: XO: Aye sir! ::goes back to his station and sends the damage control teams back to their original assignments and sits quietly:: FCO: There's already a lot of ... ::taps his comm badge:: All: ANYONE VENTING AIR??

XO_Cmdr_Lemmick says:
ALL: Now that’s a sound I don't like to hear....find the source...

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::has no clue.  Wonders if the CSO knows::

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Turns slowly to look at the counselor::  CNS:  Go home?  Go home as in where their gods are or in home as back to earth?

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::Hadn't thought of that aspect of it::  CSO:  Would there be any physical remains?  Would there be anything left of them?

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
CNS:  Or do they wish us to find their remains and take them home?  Though from the vision I saw, that is highly unlikely.

EO_Lt_Garlingus says:
::looks around panicked checking environmental systems:: All: We don't have a containment breach that I'm detecting.

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: sighs and turns toward the clouds surrounding them.::  All:  Do you wish to be released from the cloud to go to your afterlife?

XO_Cmdr_Lemmick says:
CSO/CNS: Can you tell where they lost the ship?

EO_Lt_Garlingus says:
::goes over to another console:: Self: Why can't I just have task management software that allows me to do this all from one panel?? ::goes to yet another console::

Host Susan says:
ACTION:  Again the hissing can be heard and the impression of "yes".

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Turns to check the records and is slightly surprised.::  XO:  The vessel was found and sold as salvage to Pakled scouts.  ::unconsciously out loud::  Now I empathize with them.

Host Susan says:
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