USS Pandora Mission Transcript – 11308.09

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Previously on the USS Pandora:

The Pandora had just entered the system where it is thought the aliens that attacked and destroyed DS102 were hiding. It is entering the system in grey mode, and all senior officers are at their posts. It is approximately 1800 hours on the ship.

What will the crew of the Pandora find in the system?

Let's find out.

Host SCD_LtCmdr_Walker says:
=/\==/\==/\==/\==/\==/\==/\==/\=Resume Mission=/\==/\==/\==/\==/\==/\==/\==/\=
CSO_LtJG_Trix says:
::On Bridge, running passive scans for now to get some idea of what's here.::
FCO_Lt_Jinx says:
:: back at her station once more, waiting to see what will happen next ::
Host SCD_LtCmdr_Walker says:
::sitting in his chair on the right of the CO on the command deck::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::observes carefully all the frantic activity on the Bridge from his secondary station::
CMO_Lt_Marisol says:
::making sure that her staff is ready in any event::
TO_ENS_Sampson says:
::At tactical doing a sweep of the area::
DO_Ens_Williams says:
::Sits at one of the consoles on the Bridge and watches the screen, trying to keep her mind clear::
Host CO_Capt_Adams says:
::sitting in the Captain's Chair as the ship arrives near the final destination::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::moves next to the TO console:: TO: Anything unusual on the sensor readings, Ensign?
Host CO_Capt_Adams says:
::checks to make sure ship is at Yellow Alert::
CSO_LtJG_Trix says:
CO: Captain, running passive scans of the system now to minimize our signature. Active scans ready on your order, but I would suggest we try contacting the vessels first and see if we can cut through some deep levels of misunderstanding.
TO_ENS_Sampson says:
SC: Nothing yet Sir, I'll continue scanning
SC_Capt_Marek says:
TO: Very well, ::nods::
Host SCD_LtCmdr_Walker says:
CO: We are at alert status yellow, Sir.
CEO_Lt_Jankara says:
::In Engineering, giving everything a final check::
Host CO_Capt_Adams says:
CSO: Do we enough of their language for the translator?
FCO_Lt_Jinx says:
:: taps the console :: CO: Sir, we've reached the coordinates. Orders Captain?
CMO_Lt_Marisol says:
::finishes the preparations and goes to her office to file the daily reports... stops at the replicator before sitting at her desk:: Computer: Hot chocolate extra cream.
Host CO_Capt_Adams says:
CSO: Also, are there any vessels out there to contact?
CSO_LtJG_Trix says:
CO: No Sir, so far our long range scans of the area haven't picked up any communications from the ships so we have nothing direct to go on. We do have the ch'Tan language, but given they were bitter enemies I would try standard languages first.
Host CO_Capt_Adams says:
FCO: Station keeping for the moment, Lieutenant. Let's see what's in the deep end of the pool before we jump in.
XO_Cmd_Gaeb says:
:: walking out of the turbolift onto the Bridge ::
CMO_Lt_Marisol says:
::picks up the steaming mug after it appears and moves to her desk to do the reports::
FCO_Lt_Jinx says:
CO: Aye Sir, station keeping.
CSO_LtJG_Trix says:
CO: Scans are having a difficult time isolating and identifying vessels, but the signals that are similar to what we picked up before are definitely there, concentrated around the gas giant in the fourth orbit around the planet.
FCO_Lt_Jinx says:
:: drops the Pandora to station keeping mode ::
Host CO_Capt_Adams says:
CSO: Nothing on passive?
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::notices the XO entering the Bridge and nods to him:: XO: Commander.
CSO_LtJG_Trix says:
CO: Nothing useful on the presumed vessels. Getting some good data on the star system, but that won't help us much.
Host CO_Capt_Adams says:
XO: Nods to the Exec::
Host CO_Capt_Adams says:
CSO: Anything unusual about that gas giant? Is it radiating anything that could be causing the interference?
Host CO_Capt_Adams says:
FCO: See if you can nudge the ship in a circular pattern towards that gas giant, on thrusters
FCO_Lt_Jinx says:
CO: Nudging on thrusters Captain. Little nudges of course. :: smiles ::
CMO_Lt_Marisol says:
::transmits the reports and leaves sickbay in the hands of her assistant::
CSO_LtJG_Trix says:
CO: It's a bit closer to the star than most giants, in the green zone. Gravity and Electromagnetic fields add some interference, but nothing our sensors shouldn't be able to handle. I think it's on "their end", something in the ships themselves. Shields is my guess, but other theories are going around.
CEO_Lt_Jankara says:
::finds everything working properly and goes into her office::
FCO_Lt_Jinx says:
:: taps the console gently and initiates forward thrusters ::
XO_Cmd_Gaeb says:
CO/SC: Ran a quick inspection and the ship is in order, ready for anything
DO_Ens_Williams says:
::Shivers a little and closes her eyes to try to clear her mind to think about what might be going on here.::
Host CO_Capt_Adams says:
CSO: Active shielding?
CMO_Lt_Marisol says:
::walks down the corridor to the lift, waits a few moments for it to arrive:: Computer: Bridge
Host CO_Capt_Adams says:
*CEO*: Engineering, rig for "silent running" - best you can muster.
CEO_Lt_Jankara says:
*CO*: Aye, Captain, Silent running.
CSO_LtJG_Trix says:
CO: In our first couple of encounters we've had difficulty scanning them. My guess is we're being blocked by their shields, whether intentionally or as an unintended consequence of their shields I can't say. Romulan style cloaks use a modified form of tactical shielding, so they may be similar.
CEO_Lt_Jankara says:
::going back into Engineering:: All: Okay folks, grey mode initiative, now. This is not a drill!
FCO_Lt_Jinx says:
:: watches the screen as the Pandora moves forward in a slightly circular pattern ::
TO_ENS_Sampson says:
CO: Shields at 100% Captain
Host CO_Capt_Adams says:
TO: Modulate our shields so we don't present an obvious source of anything
TO_ENS_Sampson says:
CO: Aye Sir.
TO_ENS_Sampson says:
::Sets the shields to a random modulating cycle::
CSO_LtJG_Trix says:
CO: Of course Ensign Kriel insists that it's something in their hull makeup. What we've analyzed has been somewhat resistant to scans, but not enough to cause the issues we've had. That's why I think it's a combination of factors. Haven't been able to test their shields, obviously.
CMO_Lt_Marisol says:
::steps off the lift onto the Bridge and moves to a spot near the back of the Bridge::
CEO_Lt_Jankara says:
::steps to the main display and sees as the check points begin turning green::
Host CO_Capt_Adams says:
::watches the viewscreen and rubs his stublish beard::
Host CO_Capt_Adams says:
FCO: Zoom in the viewscreen, I want to see the markings - if any - on those ships
CEO_Lt_Jankara says:
*CO:* Captain, the ship is in silent running.
FCO_Lt_Jinx says:
:: magnifies the viewer :: Magnification Sir.
Host SCD_LtCmdr_Walker says:
CO: Confirming Engineering's report. We are in grey mode.
DO_Ens_Williams says:
::Opens her eyes and watches the view screen::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::steps closer to the center of the room, next to the Captain's chair and looks at the main view screen::
CSO_LtJG_Trix says:
TO: Ensign, I've got a Metaphasic Sweep and a Multiphasic scan set up once we go "active ping" mode, I will link the scan output to your station as well. Not sure if they will help but there is a chance.
Host CO_Capt_Adams says:
::gets up out of the chair and moves to alongside the Station Commander::
TO_ENS_Sampson says:
CSO: I'm ready when you are
Host CO_Capt_Adams says:
SC: Any thoughts Captain?
CSO_LtJG_Trix says:
TO: Any requests for scans that might help? Honestly didn't learn a lot of "how to scan ships that sensors don't read well" tricks studying gravity well influence on Warp fields.
FCO_Lt_Jinx says:
:: monitors their course ::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO: If I may express my opinion, we are entering trouble waters, to use an archaic expression... As long as we can't precisely determine the age of these remains, I suggest proceeding with extreme caution.
CMO_Lt_Marisol says:
::surprised at the size of the debris field::
Host CO_Capt_Adams says:
::motions to the XO:: Commander, you as well? So far, we've not gotten anyone's attention, and I'm thinking that's a good thing for the moment.
XO_Cmd_Gaeb says:
CO: Captain, may I suggest launching a probe, to get our scan at closer range
TO_ENS_Sampson says:
::Looking at the viewscreen and thinking of the lyrics to an old song his father used to listen to: Hello, is there anybody out there?
Host CO_Capt_Adams says:
XO: Good idea, if we can rig it to be well shielded?
XO_Cmd_Gaeb says:
CO: We can send a trio of low powered probes that acting together might penetrate the targets secret without raising alarm
TO_ENS_Sampson says:
CSO: I'm not convinced we're going to figure out a whole lot with just passive scans.
Host CO_Capt_Adams says:
XO: Make it so.
CSO_LtJG_Trix says:
CO/ XO: What if we rigged the probes up to look like chunks of ice? We should be able to do that if we let them travel with inertial momentum from a Tractor push.
FCO_Lt_Jinx says:
CO: Captain, we are about 4 hours from the gas giant. Orders?
CSO_LtJG_Trix says:
CO/ XO: Uh, Sirs.
Host CO_Capt_Adams says:
CSO: Heard you Lieutenant. Also a good idea. Incorporate it before the probes are launched.
TO_ENS_Sampson says:
CSO: However, assuming that they don't already know we're here and are just ignoring us, I'm not exactly real keen on announcing our position.
CMO_Lt_Marisol says:
::wonders who would have done this::
CSO_LtJG_Trix says:
TO: I understand the feeling, but not sure I share it. Last time we tried that "don't let them know we know they are there," they just opened fire on us.
CSO_LtJG_Trix says:
CO: Yes Sir. Should be easy, launch probe, transport water around it, and then push.
CEO_Lt_Jankara says:
::steps back into her office to begin a report::
TO_ENS_Sampson says:
CSO: true, but no reason to announce our presence with a flash of brilliance
TO_ENS_Sampson says:
CSO: Besides, Shields are up this time, just in case.
CSO_LtJG_Trix says:
TO: They were up then also, but I don't think they would have helped.
Host CO_Capt_Adams says:
::listens to the exchange between the CSO and TO, and nods in agreement::
TO_ENS_Sampson says:
CSO: This time we're expecting it though.
TO_ENS_Sampson says:
CSO: At least I am
FCO_Lt_Jinx says:
:: glances up at the yellow telltales as they flash around the Bridge ::
CSO_LtJG_Trix says:
::Sets up the probes and prepares to surround them with an ice coating.:: TO: Against their antigraviton mix beam, we're much more likely to survive through Lieutenant Jinx's flying than use of the shields.
TO_ENS_Sampson says:
CSO: Every little bit helps
FCO_Lt_Jinx says:
:: looks over at Trix and smiles ::
TO_ENS_Sampson says:
CSO: I just had an idea. Once the probes are launched couldn't we use them to bounce a hailing signal off of them to make it harder to use that to pinpoint our position?
FCO_Lt_Jinx says:
:: sits there waiting for the Captain to decide their next move ::
CEO_Lt_Jankara says:
::leans back in her chair and begins entering her report::
DO_Ens_Williams says:
::Stays quiet and wonders what's going to happen.::
CSO_LtJG_Trix says:
TO: That could work, give us a few extra seconds at the very least.
TO_ENS_Sampson says:
Self: Times like this we could really use a cloaking device
CSO_LtJG_Trix says:
XO: Commander, finishing up the probes now. Are we ready to launch and ice them up?
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::put his hands behind his back, and listen very carefully what all the crew members comments::
CMO_Lt_Marisol says:
::leaves the Bridge and makes her way down to the lounge::
Host CO_Capt_Adams says:
SC: Given just a little nudge, I think they've got the general idea, don't you? ::whispered in a soft voice::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO: ::gives a discreet nod to the CO and raises his right eyebrow:: Indeed Captain.
XO_Cmd_Gaeb says:
CSO: As far as I'm concerned we are ready, standby for launch
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO: I know this could be a little too late to mention, yet debris field are the perfect scenario for luring ship to entrapment...
XO_Cmd_Gaeb says:
CO: The probes are ready at your command Sir
Host CO_Capt_Adams says:
XO: Launch Commander, let's see what they come up with.....
CMO_Lt_Marisol says:
::asks for water when the waiter comes by, watches a couple playing a game::
Host CO_Capt_Adams says:
CSO: Keep that sensor pod on the ready
CSO_LtJG_Trix says:
CO: Aye Captain, it and the specified pallets are ready when the word is given for active scan.
Host CO_Capt_Adams says:
TO: Keep one of your fingers on the trigger and another one on the shields
XO_Cmd_Gaeb says:
CSO: Input trajectory and launch Lieutenant
Host CO_Capt_Adams says:
FCO: Be ready to warp to the other side of the system if things go the wrong way.
CSO_LtJG_Trix says:
XO: Aye Commander, launching probes and pushing towards the planet. Hoping they look like comets caught in the gravity. And that they haven't fully mapped out this system's existing comets. ::Launches probes, then initiates Transport of enough water to make them look like comets caught in the Gas Giants gravity.::
FCO_Lt_Jinx says:
CO: Yes Captain. Warp engines on standby on your order.
CMO_Lt_Marisol says:
::finishes her water and leaves the lounge:: Self: Make sure nothing has changed in sickbay and prepare for the change of shift.
CEO_Lt_Jankara says:
::kicks a foot up onto her desk and finishes her report::
FCO_Lt_Jinx says:
:: reviews the panel and waits for the order to hit the warp drive ::
CSO_LtJG_Trix says:
XO: If this doesn't work Sir, at least we'll get a "worm's eye view" of what a comet is subjected to when pulled into a planetary gravity well, Commander.
TO_ENS_Sampson says:
CO: Aye Sir
CSO_LtJG_Trix says:
All: Never mind that, it's them. Err, the vessels that attacked Deep Space 102 in transit.
DO_Ens_Williams says:
::Crosses her arms and starts to frown, wondering if this is the way to be going about this.::
TO_ENS_Sampson says:
CO: Sensors are reading eight vessels Sir, at least the same type as attacked DS 102 if not the same ships
Host CO_Capt_Adams says:
::sees the DO cross her arms:: DO: You don't approve?
FCO_Lt_Jinx says:
:: takes a look at her navigational sensor display::
DO_Ens_Williams says:
CO: It's not my place to approve or disapprove your decisions, Sir. Just trying to see this whole situation from above, instead of from this Bridge.
Host CO_Capt_Adams says:
DO: Speak your mind Ensign, this is the time to say something, before all hell breaks loose
Host SCD_LtCmdr_Walker says:
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