Host Jafo says:
Star Trek: Apache - Episode #19
Week #5
Mission: "Evolution"

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The Apache was making preparations to start their patrol of the Talarian/Tzenkethi border, when reports began to filter in that members of the ship’s crew had disabled the internal sensors on deck 13. Shortly after dispatching a security team to investigate, things got worse as the environmental controls for that deck were also rerouted.

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To add to the mayhem, the crew began to act more and more primal. Ensign Terman grew a tail, and Commander Cha`Dak attacked a crewman, and then tried to attack the rest of the crew on the bridge. All attempts to stop him were in vain as hand held phasers have also been affected by the ship's condition.

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With the environmental controls turning sections of the ship into deserts, jungles, and oceans the crew continued to de-evolve into their respective races evolutionary ancestors. With no one to maintain engineering systems, many primary systems including flight control have been lost.

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Commander Yeung managed to deploy the log buoy, but all attempts to send a distress call have failed. The Apache remains adrift, approximately one light year from the Argolis Cluster in a rarely frequented region of space.

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And now we take you to the USS Pioneer...

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<<<<<<<<<< Begin Mission Week 5 >>>>>>>>>>>

OPS_Vlynn says:
::at helm, having routed OPS to her console::

Host CO_Verak says:
::on the bridge reviewing the last reports from the Apache::

CSO_S`klar says:
::at science one::

XO_Hadley says:
::on the bridge sitting in his chair::

CTO_Illoria says:
::at the tactical station running diagnostics::

EO_Rzhova says:
::in main engineering looking over system readouts::

CIV_Kerlan says:
::in one of the laboratories on Deck 4::

XO_Hadley says:
*All*: All departments report in.

CNS_Vax says:
::in his office, looking over crew logs, looking for anything that might indicate the mental condition of the crew::

CMO_Onarian says:
::in sickbay reading a thesis entitled "Evolutionary development of cancerous and non-cancerous Tumors"::

CEO_Es`scarn says:
::in Engineering reworking the inertial dampeners::

TO_Lukan says:
::making his patrol rounds on deck four::

CSO_S`klar says:
::scanning the Argolis Cluster for any signs of the gravimetric eddies::

CTO_Illoria says:
XO: Tactical reports nothing unusual, sir.

CEO_Es`scarn says:
::looks up:: EO: What are the new readings on the inertial dampeners?

CNS_Vax says:
*XO*: All's fine in the dungeon, I mean my office, sir.

CMO_Onarian says:
*XO*: Nothing unusual sir, just catching up on some reading of the medical journals.

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: S'klar detects the Apache's highly degraded warp signature ... not unexpected since the Apache left the area a week ago.

CIV_Kerlan says:
::dictates gen report on the Gobali ground sloth they found on Gobali IV::

OPS_Vlynn says:
XO: ETA to the cluster, 20 minutes.

EO_Rzhova says:
CEO: Everything is within parameters, sir.

XO_Hadley says:
::nods to Lieutenant Illoria::

SO_Howlingwolf says:
::in the science lab going over sensor readings of the Argolis Cluster::

CEO_Es`scarn says:
EO: How about structural integrity, did our adjustments alter their parameters?

TO_Lukan says:
*CTO*: Sir, I have inventoried all the weapons and supplies.  All are accounted for.  Shall I prepare the probes?

XO_Hadley says:
*CEO*: Make sure the ship is prepared to enter the Argolis Cluster, report to me when the SIF and IDF have been reinforced.

Host CO_Verak says:
::turns to XO:: XO: How is our status, Commander?

XO_Hadley says:
CO: Sir, estimated time to the Argolis Cluster is twenty minutes.

SO_Howlingwolf says:
::compares their sensor readings to that of the USS Apache's reports:: Self: Come on ... give me something different will you?

OPS_Vlynn says:
CO: Captain, all systems are green on Operations and Flight Control.

CTO_Illoria says:
*TO*: Yes, go ahead. Then stand by.

CEO_Es`scarn says:
*XO*: We've made preliminary adjustments.  Readings indicate that they are within prescribed parameters.  Looks like we're as good as we're going to get.

XO_Hadley says:
CO: Sir, everything appears to be ready, although I'm still waiting on a report from Engineering.

EO_Rzhova says:
CEO: Not much, sir.  It's still within the parameters.

Host CO_Verak says:
::nods curtly at XO and OPS::

TO_Lukan says:
*CTO*: Acknowledged, Lukan out.

CNS_Vax says:
::gives up on finding out anything about the crews psychological well-being and heads to the bridge for the final leg of the trip::

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: Sensor readings of the Argolis Cluster, at this range, are highly unreliable and only give a vague impression of the strength of the gravimetric eddies within.

CMO_Onarian says:
::nods once at a particularly good point::

CIV_Kerlan says:
::closes the report and shuts down the three dimensional hologram of the creature gen used for reference::

EO_Rzhova says:
CEO: Too much more and it might go over the limit, sir.  I'll keep an eye on it.

XO_Hadley says:
CO: Engineering reports good to go too, sir.

CEO_Es`scarn says:
EO: You take structural integrity and I'll keep working on inertial dampers.  We want to keep them up and top notch once we reach the Argolis cluster.  From the Apache's reports, it could get crazy in there.

CTO_Illoria says:
XO: Probes will be ready on your command, sir.

CNS_Vax says:
::enters the turbolift:: TL: Bridge.

TO_Lukan says:
::enters stellar cartography and prepares a series of class IV probes::

XO_Hadley says:
CTO: Very good, Lieutenant.

Host CO_Verak says:
::turns to the CSO:: CSO: Lieutenant S'klar, what do you detect on the long-range sensors?

EO_Rzhova says:
CEO: Will do, sir.

CIV_Kerlan says:
::taps gen combadge:: *CSO*: I've finished my reports, Lieutenant. How may I assist?

XO_Hadley says:
*CEO*: Very good, keep me informed in any changes to the SIF, IDF, or engine status.

CMO_Onarian says:
::remembers that he is supposed to prepare sickbay, but realizes that everything is in its place and no preparation is necessary::

OPS_Vlynn says:
::monitors power and distribute power as needed::

CSO_S`klar says:
::in a monotone voice:: *SO*: Are you making any progress, Ensign?

CEO_Es`scarn says:
::mumbles to himself as he taps on the console in front of him::

SO_Howlingwolf says:
::sighs:: Self: Well, at this range ... it's a wonder I'm getting anything clear at all.

CTO_Illoria says:
::nods his acknowledgement to the XO::

CNS_Vax says:
::arrives on the bridge and enters, heading toward the counselors seat beside the Captain::

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ACTION: The USS Pioneer arrives on the outskirts of the Argolis Cluster...

CTO_Illoria says:
::notes the CNS's arrival::

OPS_Vlynn says:
XO: We've arrived at the cluster, sir.

TO_Lukan says:
*CTO*: Lukan to Illoria ... first set of probes is ready, sir.

OPS_Vlynn says:
XO: All stop?

SO_Howlingwolf says:
::perks up hearing the CSO:: *CSO*: Umm, no sir. I mean … yes … well; it’s hard to get anything at this range, sir. I wouldn't really rely on sensors until we're closer. ::cringes at her lack of composure with her senior officer::

Host CO_Verak says:
OPS: All stop, Ensign.

CNS_Vax says:
Self: Excellent, soon I'll be seeing victims ... err, patients.

CTO_Illoria says:
*TO*: Thank you, Mister Lukan.

Host CO_Verak says:
CSO: Commence scans of the cluster.

CSO_S`klar says:
CO: Aye sir.

CIV_Kerlan says:
Self: Hmm... ::closes the communication channel and heads out of the laboratory toward the turbolift::

CSO_S`klar says:
CTO: Fire probes one and two.

OPS_Vlynn says:
CO: Aye sir.  ::reverses thrusters to counteract their inertia::

SO_Howlingwolf says:
::closes her eyes and waits for him to respond::

CEO_Es`scarn says:
::feels the ship go to all stop and thinks. we must be there::

CTO_Illoria says:
CSO: Aye sir!  ::fires probes remotely::

CTO_Illoria says:
CSO: Probes 1 and 2 are away!

EO_Rzhova says:
Self: Should be any time now.

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: Pioneer comes to relative stop outside the Argolis Cluster and launches a pair of Class IV probes.

XO_Hadley says:
::walks over to the science station and leans over the CSO's shoulder to view the short-range sensors::

CIV_Kerlan says:
::steps into the lift and turns around;: TL: Bridge, please. ::rides up, whistling softly to gen::

EO_Rzhova says:
::goes over his figures one more time to be certain of the numbers::

CSO_S`klar says:
*SO*: Probes one and two are on their way. Triangulate the data to include the Pioneer’s long-range sensors.

CMO_Onarian says:
::finishes the thesis and make a few notes in his personal journal and puts away the PADD::

SO_Howlingwolf says:
::feels a change in the warp engines:: Self: Oh, we’re here… ::begins initiating LRS and SRS::

SO_Howlingwolf says:
::watches the sensor readings:: *CSO*: Aye sir... ::taps into the probes telemetry::

CSO_S`klar says:
XO: Sir, we should have clearer readings momentarily.

CEO_Es`scarn says:
::looks over the readings:: EO:  So far so good.  I'd give a thousand bars of gold pressed latinum if they could have sent another ship for this.  From the reports I've read, this could be a wild ride.

CMO_Onarian says:
::stands and stretches a bit, and walks out of his office and into the largest part of his sickbay::

TO_Lukan says:
::growls:: Self: Why did I get assigned to this vessel. A warrior should be on a battleship not a survey vessel.

OPS_Vlynn says:
::keeps tab on the sensor probes as well mainly a transporter lock and monitors the progress of the probes on her console::

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ACTION: The two probes enter the cluster ... one remains directly on course, but the other slams into a divergent gravimetric field and flies off at an angle.

Host CO_Verak says:
*CEO*: Are all systems ready, Lieutenant Es'scarn?

CIV_Kerlan says:
::smiles as gen steps out on the bridge, loving the working atmosphere:: CSO: You broke your promise, S'klar. You weren't supposed to start the fun stuff without me.

XO_Hadley says:
CSO: Very good. ::pauses, then turns to Lieutenant Illoria:: CTO: Any other ships in the area?

CMO_Onarian says:
::appreciates the neat order of everything in the small area::

EO_Rzhova says:
CEO: I'd chip in some of that latinum, sir.

CEO_Es`scarn says:
*CO*: Aye sir, all systems are go.

TO_Lukan says:
::prepares the next set of probes::

SO_Howlingwolf says:
::watches one of the probes veer off course:: Probe: Whoa! Where are you going their boy? ::tries to get it back on course::

CEO_Es`scarn says:
Self: I'd rather be going elsewhere... ::nods to the EO:: EO:  Too bad no one would listen to us.

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: The Pioneer receives a communiqué.  The source is not immediately identifiable...

CSO_S`klar says:
XO: Sir, one of the probes seems to have struck something and is now off course.

OPS_Vlynn says:
CSO: At least we know what’s out there.  Oh… ::looks at her beeping console:: XO/CO: Incoming transmission.

XO_Hadley says:
CSO: Is it still receiving data?

EO_Rzhova says:
::smiles at the CEO:: CEO: Do they ever, sir?

CSO_S`klar says:
XO: Aye sir.

Host CO_Verak says:
::raises an eyebrow:: OPS: Play it on audio, Ensign.

SO_Howlingwolf says:
::watches the readings still pour in from the second probe:: Probe: Well ... there's no accounting for taste.

XO_Hadley says:
::listens to the message::

OPS_Vlynn says:
XO/CO: Patching it through the communication systems. ::patches it through, and applies the Weiner & Plea algorithm to clear up the frequencies::

CEO_Es`scarn says:
::shakes his head:: EO: Only when they want something fixed … after they've done something to break it.

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: Operations is able to pin down the signal as originating on a Federation emergency channel and appears to be coming from within the cluster.

CTO_Illoria says:
XO: Only merchant traffic, sir.

CMO_Onarian says:
::a console beeps in his office, and he walks quickly to find out what it is::

SO_Howlingwolf says:
::shifts her chair across the console and begins filtering through the data::

TO_Lukan says:
*CTO*: Sir, the final series of probes are ready.

Host Log Buoy says:
COM: Pioneer: Beep, Beep ... Beep, Beep ... Beep, Beep ... Beep, Beep...

EO_Rzhova says:
::stifles a laugh:: CEO: Isn't that ever so true.

CEO_Es`scarn says:
EO:  Which reminds me ... did you get the replicator fixed in the TO's quarters?

CTO_Illoria says:
*TO*: Acknowledged.

OPS_Vlynn says:
CO: It's coming from the cluster. ::thinks the beeping is driving her antennae insane::

CMO_Onarian says:
::it was only his personal planner, reminding him to start the preparations for his 178th birthday::

EO_Rzhova says:
CEO: It's on the list of things to do.  It's a rather long list, sir.

OPS_Vlynn says:
XO/CO: It's a Federation emergency signal... ::gasps a little::

XO_Hadley says:
::nods to the CTO::

CEO_Es`scarn says:
EO: I'm not surprised, especially after they pulled half our staff to research this cluster.

Host CO_Verak says:
OPS: Source?

XO_Hadley says:
::looks to OPS for his answer::

SO_Howlingwolf says:
::grins watching the data from the probes:: Probes: That's it ... speak to me, momma!

CIV_Kerlan says:
::activates one of the auxiliary consoles and looks at the incoming data:: CSO: There are some interesting natural compounds formulating out there, S’klar. Some of these formations would take days to synthesize in a laboratory environment. Could we take some samples?

OPS_Vlynn says:
CO: Unknown, sir.  Just that it's coming from somewhere inside the cluster.  Perhaps we should direct one of the probes in that direction ... and try to find where it's coming from.

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ACTION: Probe 2 detects the log buoy, which appears to be jammed in a tight spot between two extremely strong gravimetrical eddies. The two eddies, flowing against each other, are 190% stronger than any of the other eddies around them.

CMO_Onarian says:
::sighs and starts thinking about what holodeck program he will use and what kind of birthday Mu'hada he will make::

Host CO_Verak says:
::turns to CSO:: CSO: Anything from the probes, Lieutenant?

CSO_S`klar says:
XO: Sir, the probes are picking up a Federation log buoy, but the gravimetric eddies are making it hard to pinpoint.

CNS_Vax says:
::looks up the scans of the cluster on his screen, wondering if they'll ever enter and if he'll ever find out what effects the cluster has on people::

EO_Rzhova says:
CEO: He'll just have to eat out for a while longer.

CEO_Es`scarn says:
::chuckles:: EO: Yeah, and the food in the lounge isn't that bad.

OPS_Vlynn says:
CO: Confirmed sir.

EO_Rzhova says:
CEO: Not for him anyway … he seems to eat anything and everything, sir.

CSO_S`klar says:
CIV: Go ahead Mister Kerlan; you may use science two.

CTO_Illoria says:
XO: More probes are ready if they are needed, Commander.

Host CO_Verak says:
CSO: What is the condition of the area surrounding the probe?

XO_Hadley says:
CTO: Not just yet, Lieutenant.

CEO_Es`scarn says:
EO: Yeah, true.  ::watches the readings on his console::

CTO_Illoria says:
::nods acknowledgement::

CIV_Kerlan says:
::nods and brings the console fully up and books time on the transporters, signaling Lab-9 to prepare some sample chambers::

OPS_Vlynn says:
CO: Perhaps we should take a shuttle in there and ... bring it out? ::looks at the CSO:: Assuming the conditions are safe.

CSO_S`klar says:
CO: Huge gravimetric sheers are causing major turbulence inside the cluster.

XO_Hadley says:
*CEO*: How much stress can the ship theoretically handle with all power diverted to the SIF and IDF? Will it be enough to handle this? ::sends him the sensor data from the probe::

EO_Rzhova says:
CEO: You think we'll go in sometime soon?  I'd like to get this over with.

TO_Lukan says:
::uses the sensors in stellar cartography to plot the drift trajectory of the Pioneer::

CEO_Es`scarn says:
EO: They may have decided to sit on the outside and use the probes to watch what's happening in there.  Although, I'm not sure we can get all the information we need from the probes.

CTO_Illoria says:
::continues to watch sensors::

CEO_Es`scarn says:
EO: I'd like to get this over and done with myself.  There's a card table calling my name back at Starbase.

OPS_Vlynn says:
CO: Not so good.  The turbulence and gravimetric shears might cause the shuttle to tear itself apart.

EO_Rzhova says:
CEO: Here comes the data.  ::looks over the data::

SO_Howlingwolf says:
::wonders about that log buoy:: Self: Now how are we going to get that out of there?

CIV_Kerlan says:
::chooses the samples gen wants to collect and activates the transporters::

CNS_Vax says:
::wonders why it would be so hard to enter the cluster, fetch the buoy, and exit the cluster ... at least he could get a patient or two out of that::

Host CO_Verak says:
CSO: Is the buoy out of transporter range? Or, perhaps, tractor beam range?

CSO_S`klar says:
CO: It is out of tractor beam range and outside of transporter range, sir.

CIV_Kerlan says:
::looks over gen nosey shoulder at what S'klar is working on:: CSO: There's something more than a survey going on here isn't there...

OPS_Vlynn says:
::immediately attempts to get a transporter lock … just in case they want to beam it back::

CEO_Es`scarn says:
::reads over the data as it scrolls across his console:: EO: Looks interesting.  Looks like there is some kind of Federation buoy trapped out there.  I wonder what the Captain will decide to do about it.

EO_Rzhova says:
::looks over the numbers:: CEO: I don't know boss, it's going to be really close going in there.  We'll be close to our threshold.  What do you think?

Host CO_Verak says:
OPS: Ensign, begin bringing us within transporter ranger, one-quarter impulse.

CMO_Onarian says:
::Onarian decides to go visit the CNS, so he walks out the door to sickbay and goes down 3 doors:: CNS: Anyone home?

OPS_Vlynn says:
::wiggles her antennae, annoyed and frustrated and ... getting just a bit aggressive::  CO: Aye sir.

Host CO_Verak says:
CSO: Monitor the gravimetric sheers closely and inform us immediately once they become too strong.

CSO_S`klar says:
CO: Are you planning on taking the Pioneer into the cluster, sir?

CTO_Illoria says:
*TO*: How are you holding up, Mister Lukan?

OPS_Vlynn says:
::taps her flight controls, and brings impulse engines to one quarter impulse:: CO: We are entering into the cluster, sir.   And I swear I will try not to get us killed.

SO_Howlingwolf says:
::shakes her head:: Self: Never mind that silly ... just get the readings from those probes.

Host CO_Verak says:
CSO: Only close enough to retrieve the buoy.

TO_Lukan says:
*CTO*: I am ... fine. ::growls::

CEO_Es`scarn says:
EO:  I think if we go in there, we'll have to stay on our toes to keep the systems up enough to hold us together.

Host CO_Verak says:
OPS: Your determination is appreciated, Ensign.

CNS_Vax says:
CO: Will my services be of any service until we enter the cluster?

EO_Rzhova says:
CEO: I concur sir.

CSO_S`klar says:
CO: Sir, it would be ... unwise ... to risk the ship at this stage. We should run further scans.

CTO_Illoria says:
*TO*: Easy, big fella, you'll get to shoot something, sometime.

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: The Pioneer slips into the Argolis Cluster and begins to list to Port...

CMO_Onarian says:
::looks around the office and sees that no one is home, sighs and returns to his empty sickbay::

XO_Hadley says:
OPS: Reroute some power to the SIF and IDF.

EO_Rzhova says:
::watches over the readings trying to compensate where needed::

OPS_Vlynn says:
::moves in:: CO: We're closing in on the buoy … at 45,000km.

TO_Lukan says:
::growls:: *CTO*: The only thing I get to shoot is the occasional bug or rat in the cargo hold of SB 375.

CEO_Es`scarn says:
EO: Here we go...  ::attempts to boost the IDF and SIF::

CTO_Illoria says:
*TO*: Why don't you try out your holodeck target program to keep in practice.

OPS_Vlynn says:
CO: Sorry, a little bumpy ride here. ::gets mad at herself, and moves to avoid the bumpiness and reroutes power to SIF and IDF::

Host CO_Verak says:
CSO: Your recommendation is noted, Mister S'klar. Please continue to monitor the area.

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: The list to port continues to increase...

CNS_Vax says:
::hopes that the ship doesn't immediately head out of the cluster once they retrieve the buoy::

XO_Hadley says:
::sits back down in his chair::

TO_Lukan says:
*CTO*: Unless you have something else for me to do … sir.

Host CO_Verak says:
OPS: Compensate for this list, Ensign.

CSO_S`klar says:
CO: Sir, gravimetrical eddies are increasing in this sector.

CMO_Onarian says:
::feels the Ship heel to the left and wonders what the bridge crew is doing::

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: The Pioneer moves to within transporter range of the Log Buoy...

Host CO_Verak says:
OPS: Are we in range yet?

CTO_Illoria says:
::maintains footing as ship lists to port::

CSO_S`klar says:
XO: Sir, we are within transporter range.

EO_Rzhova says:
CEO: Everything is holding within parameters, sir.

TO_Lukan says:
::feels the ship list and feels the urge to shoot the FCO::

SO_Howlingwolf says:
::feels a change in the ship's motion ... plants her feet firmly on the floor::

Host CO_Verak says:
OPS: Beam the buoy aboard, and bring us out of the cluster.

CEO_Es`scarn says:
EO:  See if you can boost power to the flight control system ... something is causing the ship to list pretty badly.

CNS_Vax says:
::watches the crew for any unusual behavior::

OPS_Vlynn says:
::compensates and moves starboard to hopefully avoid the tilt::  CO: Locking onto target... ::locks target::

CSO_S`klar says:
::returns the counselors look with an expressionless face::

EO_Rzhova says:
CEO: I’m on it, sir. ::increases power to the flight controls::

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: Transporters lock onto the target, but the power is insufficient to form a coherent pattern and transporters are unable to beam the buoy aboard.

XO_Hadley says:
OPS: Is it on board?

CNS_Vax says:
::notes, CO is his usual Vulcan self::

OPS_Vlynn says:
CO: I’m Boosting the confinement beam ... attempting again. ::tries again, reroutes more power to transporter::

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: As Vlynn moves the compensate the port list, a gravimetric eddies contacts the saucer of the Nova class vessel and roughly slams it's nose down.

SO_Howlingwolf says:
::monitors the gravimetric sheers in the area::

TO_Lukan says:
::exits stellar cartography and heads for holodeck one::

CEO_Es`scarn says:
::watches the variation in the readings and makes a few minor adjustments::  EO:  Looks like it's working.

OPS_Vlynn says:
XO: Negative.

CSO_S`klar says:
XO: Sir, gravimetric sheers increasing by fifty percent.

CMO_Onarian says:
::falls face first to the floor of Sickbay::

CNS_Vax says:
::nearly gets thrown out of his seat::

XO_Hadley says:
::falls forward out of his chair to the deck::

Host CO_Verak says:
::holds tightly to the arms of his chair::

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: With the narrowed confinement beam, transporters are able to beam the log buoy aboard. It materializes in cargo bay one.

EO_Rzhova says:
::grabs hold of his console the best he can:: Self: What the...

CIV_Kerlan says:
::almost falls on gen posterior, but catches gen on gen arm:: All: What was that?

CSO_S`klar says:
CO: We have it, sir!

OPS_Vlynn says:
::pulls them back to port::  CO: Sorry, I’m an Operations Officer … not a Flight Control Officer.

TO_Lukan says:
::tumbles forward:: Aloud: The  FCO is Targ bait!

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: Telemetry is lost on probe 1 ... followed shortly by probe 2.

CEO_Es`scarn says:
::is tossed forward onto his console, banging his forehead::

SO_Howlingwolf says:
::grabs her console:: Self: Hello... ::steadies herself::

XO_Hadley says:
::mutters from the floor:: OPS: Get us out of here.

OPS_Vlynn says:
::is the only one that's still sitting on her seat on the bridge::  XO: It's onboard.  I'm taking us out.

CTO_Illoria says:
::stumbles forward as the ship tilts:: Self: What in the world?

Host CO_Verak says:
OPS: Get us out of here, Mister Vlynn.

XO_Hadley says:
::gets back up::

CSO_S`klar says:
CO/XO: We have lost all telemetry from the probes, sir.

EO_Rzhova says:
::quickly looks over the readings to make sure everything is still within parameters::

CSO_S`klar says:
*SO*: Report Ensign.

CNS_Vax says:
::smiles and notes, no unusual behavior from the TO, either::

XO_Hadley says:
CO: Sir, I'll head to the Cargo Bay and check on the log buoy.

SO_Howlingwolf says:
::watches the probes blink out of existence:: Probes: Hey! Where'd you go?

OPS_Vlynn says:
::moves carefully out of the cluster, the same way they came in::

CEO_Es`scarn says:
*Bridge*: Who's flying this thing?  And where did he get his pilot's license?

SO_Howlingwolf says:
::mutters something intelligible under her breath:: *CSO*: We just lost both probes, sir...

Host CO_Verak says:
*CEO*: Mister Es’scarn, please divert as much power to the SIF and IDF as possible to compensate.

EO_Rzhova says:
::looks over at the CEO:: CEO: You alright over there?

CIV_Kerlan says:
::gets back to gen feet and dusts off, trying to look dignified:: CSO: Next time we come here, I'm walking.

XO_Hadley says:
*CEO*: Don't worry about that Lieutenant Es’scarn; worry yourself with getting the message out of that buoy.

CMO_Onarian says:
Self: Well, at least I won't be alone down here anymore.

CSO_S`klar says:
*SO*: I know that, Mister Howlingwolf. Is there anything else you can tell me?

CSO_S`klar says:
::remains calm::

OPS_Vlynn says:
*CEO*: You will find the buoy in cargo bay one.

CMO_Onarian says:
::helps the first person to come through the door to a biobed::

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: As the Pioneer comes about; another gravimetric eddy takes hold of the nacelles and grips them tightly pulling the ship deeper into the cluster. Forward momentum is lost.

CSO_S`klar says:
::gives Kerlan a blank look, not getting the joke::

TO_Lukan says:
::picks himself off the floor and straightens his uniform:: Self: I hate this ship. ::growls::

CEO_Es`scarn says:
*CO/XO*: Aye sir.  ::mumbles to himself:: EO: Do what you can with the SIF & IDF, I'd best head to the cargo bay to work on that buoy.

Host CO_Verak says:
OPS: Mister Vlynn, report!

OPS_Vlynn says:
CO: We’re caught in a gravimetric eddy ... I’m losing forward momentum.

CMO_Onarian says:
::treats the crewman for burns on his hands when he spilled hot soup all over himself in the mess::

CIV_Kerlan says:
::feels a throb in gen wrist and frowns:: CSO: I'll explain it later. I need to get to Sickbay. I think I've broken something. ::heads to the lift::

XO_Hadley says:
::gets in the turbolift:: TL: Cargo Bay 1.

SO_Howlingwolf says:
::remembers he's a Science officer too:: *CSO*: Oh ... umm ... well, not right at this moment. I'm compiling all the data I've received so far. I haven't completed it yet.

EO_Rzhova says:
CEO: Diverting as much power as I can to the SIF & IDF.  Have fun, sir.

CEO_Es`scarn says:
::heads out of engineering and toward cargo bay one::

OPS_Vlynn says:
CSO: Can we devise a way to detect the gravimetric eddies?  Please.

Host CO_Verak says:
*CEO*: Engineering, we need more power to navigation to get us out of the cluster.

CEO_Es`scarn says:
::enters the cargo bay and makes his way over to the buoy:: Self:  What have we here?

CSO_S`klar says:
OPS: From the data we received from the probes, I believe I can find a way to alert us to any further 'waves', but it will be only a few seconds.

XO_Hadley says:
::exits the turbolift and walks into the Cargo Bay:: CEO: How's it going?

TO_Lukan says:
::as he makes his rounds he flicks the sight of his phaser rifle up and down::

CMO_Onarian says:
::treats a succession of patients for minor injuries including one Crewwoman that broke her ankle when the ship lurched downward::

CEO_Es`scarn says:
::tinkers with the casing of the log buoy and attempts to access the data::

EO_Rzhova says:
*CO*: The boss is down in cargo bay one looking at the buoy.  I'll divert what power I can, sir.

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: The gravimetric eddies of the region begin to pull the Pioneer backwards, deeper into the cluster. Engine thrust is insufficient to break away.

CIV_Kerlan says:
::rides down a couple of decks to Sickbay and heads back toward the main doors::

Host CO_Verak says:
*EO*: Acknowledged, Mister Rzhova.

OPS_Vlynn says:
::regains control::  CO: We've been thrown back into the cluster!  We're moving further and further away from the perimeter ... 40,000km and climbing.

CEO_Es`scarn says:
XO: So far so good.  Just trying to access the data now.

CNS_Vax says:
::looks around, trying to get a feel for the emotions (or lack there of) rushing through the minds of his comrades::

SO_Howlingwolf says:
::sees that they are stuck and tries to come up with a way to help break them free::

XO_Hadley says:
::walks around the buoy:: CEO: Appears to be a standard Federation log buoy. ::reads the numbers off the casing and notes the registry; USS Apache NCC-61491::

OPS_Vlynn says:
CO: Should I increase to three-quarters impulse?

CIV_Kerlan says:
::walks into Sickbay:: Sickbay: Hello?

CSO_S`klar says:
::scans the cluster for any oncoming gravimetric sheers::

CTO_Illoria says:
*XO*: I hate to say this, but we are at a serious tactical disadvantage.

Host CO_Verak says:
OPS: All ahead full, Mister Vlynn.

CEO_Es`scarn says:
::nods:: XO: There is a little damage, but we shouldn't have any trouble downloading the uncorrupted data.

XO_Hadley says:
Self: What the...? ::motions to the CEO:: CEO: Look at this... ::points at the registration on the casing::

OPS_Vlynn says:
::tilts her head:: CO: Aye.  ::increases to full impulse and engages::

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: The increase in engine thrust quickly breaks the Pioneer free. With a thud, she springs from the Argolis Cluster and is in clear space again.

XO_Hadley says:
*CTO*: How is that, Lieutenant?

EO_Rzhova says:
::thinks, of all the system overhauls that are going to have to be done after this::  Self: It's never ending.

CSO_S`klar says:
CO: Sir, we've cleared the Argolis Cluster.

OPS_Vlynn says:
::sighs with relief:: CO: We're clear.

CIV_Kerlan says:
::drops forward and braces gen automatically, injuring gen wrist more::

CEO_Es`scarn says:
::reads:: XO: USS Apache NCC 61491, they were just here recently ... weren't they?  We're here because of their reports.

Host CO_Verak says:
OPS: Excellent, what is the status of the ship?

XO_Hadley says:
*CO*: Sir, the log buoy appears to have been dropped from the Apache. I'll be bringing up the data in just a moment.

CNS_Vax says:
::thinks, I've lost my chance, we're never going in there again::

CMO_Onarian says:
CIV: Hello, take a seat.  I will be with you as soon as I finish with this gentleman.

CEO_Es`scarn says:
::accesses the log buoy and begins downloading the data:: XO:  It shouldn't take too long to download this.

XO_Hadley says:
CEO: Exactly, they are the reason we're conducting investigations in this sector.

Host CO_Verak says:
CSO: What is the status of our probes?

OPS_Vlynn says:
::checks her readings:: CO: Minor damage.  There are a few injured ... but the good doctor is taking care of them.  It’s nothing that can't be fixed with a big Band-Aid, as he likes to say.

XO_Hadley says:
CEO: Good, I'm sure the Captain will want to see it as soon as it's done.

CMO_Onarian says:
::finishes up with the dermal regenerator on Crewman Lang:: Lang: All set, just come back and see me if you feel dizzy later from the chlorozine.

EO_Rzhova says:
::looks over the system readouts:: Self: Looks like she held together well.

SO_Howlingwolf says:
::sees that they're out of the Cluster:: Self: Thank heavens ... I thought we'd never break free. ::compiles the data from the probes in a report for the CSO::

CSO_S`klar says:
*SO*: According to the data from the probes before they were destroyed, can you ascertain a pattern of the gravimetrical sheers?

CEO_Es`scarn says:
::shrugs as he continues the download:: XO: Won't be long now...

XO_Hadley says:
::waits for the download::

Host CO_Verak says:
::nods:: OPS: Maintain our position here for now.

CSO_S`klar says:
CO: They were destroyed in the gravimetric sheers, sir.

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: As reports come in from around the ship, damage is found to the forward torpedo launcher.

CMO_Onarian says:
CIV: How can I help you? ::scans him with a Medical Tricorder::

CEO_Es`scarn says:
::nods as the download completes:: XO: There you go ... the download is complete and it's all yours.  ::hands the XO the few PADD’s::

OPS_Vlynn says:
CO: Aye.  We're holding at 10,000km from the cluster.  All stop.  ::cuts engine again::

SO_Howlingwolf says:
::smiles and sits upright more:: *CSO*: Yes! I believe I can, sir. ::begins to extrapolate a possible pattern to the little spatial whirlpools::

CIV_Kerlan says:
CMO: I think it's broken. ::sits on the edge of a biobed, cradling gen wrist::

Host CO_Verak says:
*EO*: Mister Rzhova, proceed with repairs as needed.

OPS_Vlynn says:
::looks a little worried::

XO_Hadley says:
CEO: Thank you Lieutenant, and good job. Now, I need to get up to the bridge. ::takes the PADD’s and leaves cargo bay one for the bridge::

SO_Howlingwolf says:
::transmits the data to the bridge:: *CSO*: I'm transmitting the data to you now, sir.

EO_Rzhova says:
*CO*: We have teams being dispatch at this moment.

CEO_Es`scarn says:
::nods as he heads for the door:: Self:  And I should be getting back to Engineering.

XO_Hadley says:
::enters the turbolift:: TL: Main Bridge, deck one.

CEO_Es`scarn says:
::enters the turbolift:: TL:  Main Engineering.

CMO_Onarian says:
CIV: Hmm ... it's nothing that can't be fixed. ::grabs a hypo of thoizine and injects Kerlan in the neck::

CSO_S`klar says:
*SO*: I'm getting it, Ensign.

CMO_Onarian says:
CIV: This should help with the pain.

TO_Lukan says:
::wants to eat the heart of a Targ, its been hours since his last meal::

SO_Howlingwolf says:
::grins proudly:: Self: Well, that's my good deed for today...

XO_Hadley says:
::exits onto the bridge with three PADD’s under his arm:: CO: Sir, I have the logs from the buoy here.

CEO_Es`scarn says:
::steps off the lift and walks the short distance to Engineering ... watches the short staff scramble everywhere:: EO:  What's going on?

CTO_Illoria says:
::walks over to the XO:: XO: Sorry if I was a little flustered, earlier.

CIV_Kerlan says:
::feels the throbbing in gen wrist ebb slowly away:: CMO: Thank you, Doctor. ::looks at the swelling:: I guess I landed badly when the ship ran away on me.

EO_Rzhova says:
CEO: We made it though and repair teams are out doing their thing.  Basically, it’s just another day in Starfleet.

OPS_Vlynn says:
::looks over her shoulder to see the XO arrive, and is curious about what the logs from the buoy contain::

Host CO_Verak says:
::nods at XO:: XO: Good. We should begin analyzing them in my ready room.

CMO_Onarian says:
CIV: Interesting, what is going on up there anyway? And what kind of teenager do we have at the wheel? ::starts preparing the necessary tools to repair Kerlan's broken wrist::

XO_Hadley says:
::smiles:: CTO: It's quite all right Lieutenant, I understand completely. Now, if you don't mind, I need to analyze these.

CEO_Es`scarn says:
::mumbles:: EO:  They short our staff, then want everything done now ... not enough latinum in the galaxy to make this feasible.

CNS_Vax says:
::wonders if he'll ever know what the results of long term exposure to the cluster are, and sighs::

XO_Hadley says:
CO: After you, sir. ::motions to the Ready Room::

CIV_Kerlan says:
::shrugs a little, keeping the wrist still:: CMO: I'm not even sure. They were retrieving something, a buoy. I don't know what for.

Host CO_Verak says:
::stands:: CSO: You have the bridge. Maintain position, and continue to monitor the cluster.

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: As Captain Verak and Lieutenant Commander Hadley III retire to the Captain's Ready Room to view the logs from the Apache's Log Buoy ... not far away, the Apache quietly drifts in space.

Host Jafo says:
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