USS Scimitar 
presents
"The Monkey In The Middle" part 8
Stardate 11205.14

Starring:
Einar Sigurðsson as Captain Jonathan Rome, CO
Lilia Perfeito as Lieutenant Laeena Saprin, OPS
Wim Herremans as Ensign Lucas Sanders, CSO
Anna Menser as Ensign Adah Jeq, CMO
Andrew James as Commander Thalev Idrani, XO

Absent:
CJ Short as Ensign Sara Natalie Sumner, FCO
Janaye Hinsley as Lieutenant JG Haylin Raash, CTO

NPCs:
Julian the Alien Simian

SM - Russell Hinsley 

Host Russ says:
Mission Summary: When last we saw the crew they had discovered a device on the alien ship that is emitting the mysterious chronoton signal.

Host Russ says:
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OPS_Lt_Saprin says:
::on the bridge, at her station. She turns to Julian:: Julian: What is the damage to your engines? Could we get your space-folding driver to work again?

CSO_Ens_Sanders says:
:: let's his fingers rapidly glide over his console, configuring the deflector dish to emit an antiproton beam.::

CMO_Dr_Jeq says:
::sitting in the CNS's chair munching on a protein bar::

Host CO_Capt_Rome says:
CMO: Glad to see you Doctor, I take it your staff has everything ready in Sickbay in case of an emergency?

Host Julian says:
OPS: My engine sustained minor damage I could get in operational in just a couple of hours.

CMO_Dr_Jeq says:
::waves at the CO dismissively:: CO: Oh, they don't need me. 

XO_Cmdr_Idrani says:
::on the bridge, looking over the scan results::

CMO_Dr_Jeq says:
CO: Look, Sickbay is ALWAYS ready for a damn emergencyâ€¦ it doesn't take me being there for them to be up on it.

OPS_Lt_Saprin says:
All: I was thinking we could try to re-create the events that brought Julian here. If we tune the engines correctly, they should fold the right dimensions again, and take Julian back to his Universe.

Host CO_Capt_Rome says:
::smiles at the Doctor:: CMO: Always a pleasure.

Host Julian says:
OPS: My concern is that device on my ship.

Host CO_Capt_Rome says:
CSO: What have we learned from the probe, Ensign Sanders?

OPS_Lt_Saprin says:
Julian: That device is probably part of the reason your engines malfunctioned, don't you agree? We might actually need it to take you back.

Host Julian says:
OPS: If I am reading this correctly they set this device up so i couldnt read it and to fool my engines.

CSO_Ens_Sanders says:
:: Wipes the sweat from his forehead. Looking over the configuration one last time.:: CO: The probe showed us that there is a small defice attached to the hull of Julians ship. I have however configured the deflector dish to emit the an anti proton beam. Shal I test it and see if someone's out there?

Host CO_Capt_Rome says:
::stands up:: CSO: Activate the beam.

OPS_Lt_Saprin says:
Julian: But obviously we can read it with our technology. Unless it is very dangerous, we can try to activate it again.

Host CO_Capt_Rome says:
OPS: Focus the viewscreen on the coordinates Ensign Sanders is using.

CSO_Ens_Sanders says:
:: activates the anti proton beam ::

OPS_Lt_Saprin says:
CO: Aye Captain. ::centers the viewscreen on the coordinates Sanders is working on, and zooms appropriately::

XO_Cmdr_Idrani says:
::still trying to catch up with the plan, happy that the CSO seems to have gotten stuck in to his job::

Host Julian says:
OPS: I believe my ship was sabotaged.

Host CO_Capt_Rome says:
CMO: If you have any ideas, please pitch them to Commander Idrani, we need fresh eyes up here.

OPS_Lt_Saprin says:
Julian: I was under the impression you had no enemies. Who could have done this?

XO_Cmdr_Idrani says:
::turns to OPS and Julian:: Julian: What brought you to that conclusion?

CMO_Dr_Jeq says:
CO: Oh, I think that the Blue One has got it all under control...

Host CO_Capt_Rome says:
::grins:: CMO: I think you missed him.

XO_Cmdr_Idrani says:
::hears the CMO and takes some sort of twisted pride at being called 'the blue one' as he waits for Julian's answer::

CSO_Ens_Sanders says:
CO: The sensors aren't detecting anything Sir.

CMO_Dr_Jeq says:
CO: Not a chance!

OPS_Lt_Saprin says:
::looks at the viewscreen that remains the same::

Host CO_Capt_Rome says:
CSO: Damn it, this is getting tiresome. Try alternate frequencies.

Host Julian says:
:: The signal on the alien ship is interupted::

OPS_Lt_Saprin says:
::turns back to Julian, waiting for him to answer::

CSO_Ens_Sanders says:
:: Looks at his sensor readings. :: CO: Sir, the Chronoton signal has ceased. It's gone.

OPS_Lt_Saprin says:
::looks at the CSO as he speaks and then checks her own readings to be sure:: All: Perhaps it detected our beam.

Host CO_Capt_Rome says:
Self: Interesting

Host CO_Capt_Rome says:
CSO/OPS: Any ideas?

Host Julian says:
:: The anomaly begins ti ripple::

XO_Cmdr_Idrani says:
::waiting for Julian to answer::

OPS_Lt_Saprin says:
CO: We should try to scan this device better. I suggest sending an away team.

Host CO_Capt_Rome says:
CSO: What's happening?

Host CO_Capt_Rome says:
OPS: You fancy a spacewalk? ::grins::

CSO_Ens_Sanders says:
CO: The anomoly seems to be responding. It's rippeling.

OPS_Lt_Saprin says:
CO: Since the device is inbeded in the hull, perhaps it doesn't matter where we scan it from. We can try from the inside of the ship first.

Host CO_Capt_Rome says:
CSO: Rippling? Is that a technical term, ensign ?

Host CO_Capt_Rome says:
OPS/Julian: Can we get to it from inside the vessel ?

Host Julian says:
OPS: There are those in my universe who dont agree with all of our technological advancement.

CSO_Ens_Sanders says:
CO: It's the best I can give you at the moment sir. It's seems a rock has stirred the pond.

OPS_Lt_Saprin says:
Julian: Internal sabotage then. That makes the situation somewhat more delicate.

XO_Cmdr_Idrani says:
Julian/OPS: Is this purely circumstancial guess-work, or is there evidence for sabotage?

Host Julian says:
ALL: This program was highly protested. There are those that thought that folding space was flirting with disaster, that we were ushering in our own doom.

Host Julian says:
All: The engines on this ship are very specific, there are parameters that it must operate within.

XO_Cmdr_Idrani says:
OPS: I'm starting to think it'll just be easier to assign our guest some permanent quarters.

CSO_Ens_Sanders says:
:: Checks his sensors for signs about what is hapening with the anomaly.::

Host Julian says:
All: The engines are equipped with its own sensor panel and computer core to adjust for variations.

OPS_Lt_Saprin says:
XO: That will be the easy solution.

OPS_Lt_Saprin says:
Julian: So you are saying this device managed to bypass all your safe-guards?

Host CO_Capt_Rome says:
Julian: I suggest we attempt to recreate the experiment, and send you back home. You think you can do this ?

Host Julian says:
All: This device creates a condition that are read by the computer and causes an increase in power to adjust for it.

OPS_Lt_Saprin says:
CO: Sounds simple enough to work.

Host CO_Capt_Rome says:
OPS: Sometimes simple is the best answer.

CSO_Ens_Sanders says:
Julian: But what if the computer isn't programmed correctly or there is a clitch?

Host Julian says:
ALL: If to much power is generated anything could happen.

XO_Cmdr_Idrani says:
::quietly speaks to OPS as he has a moment of Deja Vu of when he was OPS officer here:: OPS: Can we not just send a probe into the anomaly to see whether it leads back to the other universe?

Host Julian says:
: CSO: I read a power surge before I was knocked unconcious.

OPS_Lt_Saprin says:
::looks at the XO:: XO: We can certainly try.

XO_Cmdr_Idrani says:
::nods to OPS:: CO: Permission to send a probe into the anomaly, sir.

Host Julian says:
::The anomoly begins  to ripple faster::

Host CO_Capt_Rome says:
XO: Do it.

OPS_Lt_Saprin says:
XO: The only problem might be that once it crosses we will lose its signal. We won't be able to tell whether it safely went through or was destroied.

Host CO_Capt_Rome says:
CSO: Do you think the antiproton beam is having these effects on the anomaly?

XO_Cmdr_Idrani says:
::nods again to OPS to send the probe:: OPS: Well, let's see what we can get. Put the visual on screen, sensor readings overlay.

CSO_Ens_Sanders says:
CO; Captain the anomalies activity has increased. It's becomming unstable. Shall I deactivate the beam.

OPS_Lt_Saprin says:
Julian: do you think your ships computer registered the exact power readings during the crossing? If so, we can just recreate them.

Host Julian says:
CO: I must get back to my universe as soon as possible.

OPS_Lt_Saprin says:
::nods to the XO and shows the anomaly on screen, with the current sensor readings::

Host CO_Capt_Rome says:
CSO: Shut it off.

Host Julian says:
CO: This should be just as simple as just setting a course and moving back through.

CSO_Ens_Sanders says:
::Deactivates the beam.:: CO: Done Sir.

Host CO_Capt_Rome says:
Julian: Get it done, this may be a mystery, but our top priority is your safe return.

Host Julian says:
::The Anomoly stabilizes::

CSO_Ens_Sanders says:
CO: The Anomaly is stable again Sir.

XO_Cmdr_Idrani says:
::waits to see the sensor readings from the probe::

Host CO_Capt_Rome says:
CSO: Good job, ensign.

XO_Cmdr_Idrani says:
CSO: If we inverse the beam, do you think it'd strengthen the anomaly?

Host CO_Capt_Rome says:
CSO: Monitor any changes

Host Julian says:
CO: I must return to my ship.

CSO_Ens_Sanders says:
XO: I could try a proton beam Sir.

Host CO_Capt_Rome says:
OPS: Get him back to his ship.

OPS_Lt_Saprin says:
::receives a signal from the probe-people:: XO/CO: The probe is ready to be launched into the anomaly.

OPS_Lt_Saprin says:
CO: very well. ::turns to Julian::

OPS_Lt_Saprin says:
Julian: Is transporter acceptable? To the same location we removed you from?

XO_Cmdr_Idrani says:
OPS: And go ahead with the probe when you are ready, please.

Host Julian says:
OPS: I look forward to the experience.

OPS_Lt_Saprin says:
::nods and launches the probe, directly into the anomaly::

CSO_Ens_Sanders says:
::Keeps monitoring the anomalies activity.::

OPS_Lt_Saprin says:
Julian: That is also how we brought you here. But perhaps you didn't notice. ::taps her console and sets the transporter coordinates to Julian's last location aboard his ship:: Julian: Are you ready?

XO_Cmdr_Idrani says:
CSO: Please prepare one in case we need to strengthen the anomaly for any reason. ::closely observes the probe's readings::

Host Julian says:
OPS: Ready.

OPS_Lt_Saprin says:
Julian: Safe Journies. :transports him out::

Host CO_Capt_Rome says:
::watches Idrani glad he's taking to his role so quick::

CSO_Ens_Sanders says:
:: Makes some adjustments to the deflector dish to emit a proton beam.::

Host CO_Capt_Rome says:
Julian: It was a pleasure, godspeed.

CSO_Ens_Sanders says:
XO: Aye Sir.

Host CO_Capt_Rome says:
CMO: You certain you don't want to become a bridge officer? 

CMO_Dr_Jeq says:
CO: Too much fun for me.

Host CO_Capt_Rome says:
::grins at his friend::

XO_Cmdr_Idrani says:
OPS: This seems all a little too easy.

Host Julian says:
:: The probe enters the anomoly::

OPS_Lt_Saprin says:
::shows the probe's progress on the viewscreen::

Host Julian says:
:: The probe passes through the anomoly and the ship receives one signal before it disapears::

Host CO_Capt_Rome says:
::sits down, and watches the events unfold::

XO_Cmdr_Idrani says:
OPS: Bring up that last second of sensor readings. Any signs it is in the mirror universe?

CSO_Ens_Sanders says:
All: The anomaly is remaining stable.

OPS_Lt_Saprin says:
All: the probe seems to have gone through the anomaly. We only received one signal as it went through. The computer is trying to read it.

OPS_Lt_Saprin says:
::puts the telemetry of the probe also on the viewscreen, glad to have a command staff that actually understands them::

Host CO_Capt_Rome says:
OPS: This should be interesting.

CSO_Ens_Sanders says:
:: Peers at the viewscreen.::

OPS_Lt_Saprin says:
All: the computer decoded the probe's signal, I will put it on screen. It is empty space and stars. Importantly, it doesn't match our current location.

XO_Cmdr_Idrani says:
CO: Have you gotten adware from a Ferengi spam message or something? Sensor readings seem awfully slow.

OPS_Lt_Saprin says:
CO: we can send it to Julian and ask if it matches his.

Host CO_Capt_Rome says:
::laughs at Idrani:: XO: Not since the adverts for Quark's took over our commboards.

Host CO_Capt_Rome says:
OPS: Can you compare it to our starcharts?

OPS_Lt_Saprin says:
::nods and runs a comparison of the stars the probe read with the database::

OPS_Lt_Saprin says:
CO: There are no matches in our database.

CSO_Ens_Sanders says:
OPS: Isn't it strange we only got one signal? The anomaly is stable I would think we would be getting more signals if the probe's still operational that is.

Host CO_Capt_Rome says:
CSO: Good point Mr. Sanders, see if you can retrieve any other information from the signal it sent, other ships, weapon signatures..

OPS_Lt_Saprin says:
CSO: Perhaps there is some interference int he anomaly that won't let our subspace messages through. What could we do to fix it?

XO_Cmdr_Idrani says:
::sits in his chair, letting the crew get on with it::

CSO_Ens_Sanders says:
CO: Aye Sir. :: Start analizing the signal.::

XO_Cmdr_Idrani says:
CO: Hopefully, in the next mission there'll be less monkeying around.

OPS_Lt_Saprin says:
::raises an eyebrow at the XO, and then turns to help the CSO::

Host CO_Capt_Rome says:
XO: That joke's already getting old, Thalev.

XO_Cmdr_Idrani says:
CO: Some jokes, like a good wine, get better with time, Jonathan.

CSO_Ens_Sanders says:
OPS: You could be right. Let's see if we can extract more data from the signal.

Host CO_Capt_Rome says:
XO:.....not that one, old friend.

Host Julian says:
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