USS Apache
Episode 1: Mission #214
10404.09
"What Lies Within"

Prologue: The crew of the Apache has just spent a nice relaxing week on shoreleave. They have already disembarked from SB 366 with the Apache fully supplied and raring to go and have spent the past 28 hours at warp 7 heading to the Nisame Nebula.

They are light years away from the nebula now and are well outside Federation Space.

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Host CO_Storal says:
::sits in his command chair going thru his daily PADD work::

FCO_Ilianor says:
::at the helm, making minor adjustments to the Apache's course as they speed towards the so-called Nisame Nebula...::

CSO_Marsland says:
::on the bridge reviewing long-range sensor readings from the area ahead of the Apache::

EO_McGuyver says:
::sits at the engineering console monitoring::

CTO_Grey-feather says:
::stands at the tactical console :: CO: Captain, shall I bring the ship to yellow alert?

CNS_Solaa says:
::in her chair reading evaluations::

XO_Naegle says:
::in the XO chair looking at reports::

XO_Naegle says:
CO: So, we didn't get a chance to talk yesterday, Captain. How was your time with the Rear Admiral?

Host CO_Storal says:
CTO: Yes Lieutenant. Begin standard tactical scans.

Host CO_Storal says:
 ::smiles:: XO: It was great. We caught up on the time that we... The Apache was away. ::grins::

CTO_Grey-feather says:
:: stands a little taller at being called Lieutenant :: CO: Aye sir. :: brings ship to yellow alert and begins full tactical scans of the sector ::

XO_Naegle says:
CO: Good. What does she think?

Host CO_Storal says:
XO: About the time we spent or the past mission ::chuckles::
CNS_Solaa says:
::yawns:: FCO: Anything interesting?

EO_McGuyver says:
CO: Everything seems fine.

XO_Naegle says:
CO: About the mission, Captain, the mission.  Anything else is none of my business ::punches him in the arm::

Action: A comm comes in from SB 366 for the Captain.

FCO_Ilianor says:
CO: We're 15 minutes from this... Nisame Nebula, Captain.

FCO_Ilianor says:
CNS: Not particularly, unless you count space dust and the odd comet-in-our-path interesting. ::winks::

CNS_Solaa says:
FCO: Yeah, I didn't think so.

CSO_Marsland says:
::looks at the incoming COMM light:: CO: Sir, incoming comm from SB 366. Shall I put it on screen?

Host CO_Storal says:
::Chuckles:: XO: Well I believe she's dismissed the charges against the officers. We didn't talk much about work.

XO_Naegle says:
CO: Okay.  Good enough.  I'll accept that.  After all, it's as though it never happened.

Host CO_Storal says:
CSO: On screen Mr. Marsland.

CSO_Marsland says:
CO: Aye Sir. ::places the comm on screen::

Host CO_Storal says:
FCO: Steady as she goes Baran.

CNS_Solaa says:
XO: If you don't mind... I'll take OPS again.

FCO_Ilianor says:
CO: Aye, sir. Gosh... I hope they're alright. Maybe if we increased speed... sir?

Action: A rather relaxed looking Admiral appears on the viewscreen as she is leaning back in her chair looking at a data padd with a motherly smile on her face.

XO_Naegle says:
::sits up straighter::

EO_McGuyver says:
:: runs dianostics on the sensor arrays::

Host CO_Storal says:
FCO: I meant keep present heading and speed. ::chuckles::

CTO_Grey-feather says:
:: sees the admiral on screen and stands straight ::

Action: A blip shows on the CTO's internal sensor sweeps.

FCO_Ilianor says:
CO: As you wish, sir.

Host CO_Storal says:
COM: RAdm: Admiral Linard. What can we do for you?

CSO_Marsland says:
*Astrometrics*: Ensign Howlingwolf, prepare to recieve LRS data.  You're in charge of astrometrics, I want a visual on the nebula ASAP. Marsland out.

CTO_Grey-feather says:
:: sees the blip on his sensors :: CO: Captain I have a contact on internal sensors,  looks like we have company

CSO_Marsland says:
::Activates long-range sensors again::

Host CO_Storal says:
CTO: Can you identify it?

EO_McGuyver says:
CSO: I am running a dianostic on the sensor arrays real quick.

CNS_Solaa says:
::whispers:: Outloud: I'll just take that as a yes. ::gets up and goes to OPS::

Host RAdm_Linard says:
::looks up and looks at the CO and the crew behind him. Her smile fades a little:: CO: I knew I should have put this on a secure channel... ::shakes her head:: mother brain..

Host CO_Storal says:
::chuckles:: COM: RAdm: Probably would have been a better choice.

SO_Howlingwolf says:
*Marsland*: Aye Sir, we won't let you down. Howlingwolf out.

CTO_Grey-feather says:
:: narrows the scan :: CO: Sir it appears to be a small creature near the FCO's quarters.  Shall I go down and investigate

XO_Naegle says:
FCO: Baran, did your rabbit get out?

EO_McGuyver says:
::finishes his dianostic::

Host RAdm_Linard says:
::shrugs and looks around at the bridge crew:: CO: No matter... I just wanted to let you know that I just got back from my check up with Doctor Roche here on SB... she said it could be any day now...

Host CO_Storal says:
CTO: No send a detail down there...

CNS_Solaa says:
::claps her hand to her mouth and giggles:: FCO: It's the bunny!

FCO_Ilianor says:
::gasps:: CTO: Small creature? Wait wait!

CSO_Marsland says:
::looks at the SF database for info on the Nigashi and Homestead::

CTO_Grey-feather says:
CO: Aye.

Host CO_Storal says:
::whirls around and looks at the main viewer.:: RAdm: Any day?!

CNS_Solaa says:
CTO/FCO: I'll go retrieve it, if you want.

FCO_Ilianor says:
Self: Oh my god... CNS: Aiya, would you? I can't leave the helm... CTO: If any of your men shoot it...

XO_Naegle says:
::whispers:: CO: If you need to take leave, I can command the mission.

CTO_Grey-feather says:
*Security Ruger*: Ensign investigate a small creature near the FCO's quarters

CNS_Solaa says:
CTO: Wait! Grey-feather, it's just Baran's rabbit.

EO_McGuyver says:
::laughs::

Sec Ruger says:
*CTO*: Aye aye sir

Host CO_Storal says:
XO: I don't think that will.... CNS: A what???
Host RAdm_Linard says:
::smiles:: COM: CO: Any day. Don't be long will you? I have a surprise for you when you get back....

CNS_Solaa says:
XO: You know, Baran's furry friend?

CSO_Marsland says:
Self: Uh-oh...

FCO_Ilianor says:
Self: Damn... CO: It's... it's nothing. CNS: Shhhh!

EO_McGuyver says:
ALL: A bunny?

CNS_Solaa says:
::walks to the turbolift door and smiles:: FCO: Don't worry. Be back in a jiff.

CTO_Grey-feather says:
CNS: Relax counselor.  Ruger is a good man.  If it is a pet he will return it.  But for ship safety I cannot take the chance

CSO_Marsland says:
::waits for the CO's communique to end to speak more about the mission::

Host CO_Storal says:
RAdm: Well I will try not to. Who knows maybe we will enter another anomaly and I will be back in time.

CNS_Solaa says:
CO: May I, sir?

Host CO_Storal says:
CNS: Let the detail handle it. ::grins:: Get back to your chair Lieutenant.

CSO_Marsland says:
FCO: We do have a high speed warp shuttle available if the CO needs it, do we not Baran?

CNS_Solaa says:
::smiles:: CO: Yes sir. ::goes back to her chair::

Host CO_Storal says:
All: I am not going anywhere... ::grins::

XO_Naegle says:
CO: It is just a pet, sir.

FCO_Ilianor says:
CSO/CO: Absolutely, sir. I can get my men to ready a shuttle as soon as possible.

FCO_Ilianor says:
::turning red in embarrassment:: XO: It's not just a pet, ma'am...

Host RAdm_Linard says:
::laughs:: COM: CO: Who knows? I may be three when you get back, but I'll try and tell the boys to hold off. ::winks:: Good Luck Captain. Linard out.

XO_Naegle says:
FCO: What would you call it then, Lieutenant?

Host CO_Storal says:
RAdm: Acknowledged.

FCO_Ilianor says:
CTO: Where is it now? Is my rabbit being tracked?

Host CO_Storal says:
XO/FCO: I see. Well make sure that he is in a better cage.

CNS_Solaa says:
::stiffles her laughter::

Host CO_Storal says:
::turns and sits back down in his chair.:: XO: It sure feels like you guys were trying to get rid of me.

FCO_Ilianor says:
XO: Er... ah... alright, it is a pet. But it's more than... but nevermind, ma'am. CO: Sir, I spent nearly 100 strips of latinum on a so-called, "high-quality-bunny-cage" from SB 366...

XO_Naegle says:
CO: I'm sorry, sir.  We just wanted to make sure you were here when your boys were born.

Host CO_Storal says:
::puts up his hand in protest:: FCO: I don't wanna know...::grins::

CTO_Grey-feather says:
FCO: Yeah we have it. It is a section from your quarters chewing on the wall structure

CNS_Solaa says:
FCO: Uh-oh... maintanence won't like that...

CSO_Marsland says:
CO: Sir, the USS Nigashi was an Intrepid class vessel, crew complement of 168. It disappeared aproximately 3 months ago

XO_Naegle says:
FCO: When we get back to the starbase, get your money back, Lieutenant.

XO_Naegle says:
::grins::

FCO_Ilianor says:
::groans:: CNS: I'll be sure to make it up to them... or avoid them.

Host CO_Storal says:
XO: ::sarcastically:: I was beginning to think that you wanted this chair immediatly ::laughs::
FCO_Ilianor says:
XO: Oh, I'll be doing that, not to worry, ma'am.

Host CO_Storal says:
CSO: What where thier mission perameters?

CSO_Marsland says:
CO: The USS Homestead was a Galaxy class ship, complement of 1098 personnel counting families, disappeared about 9 months ago.

CSO_Marsland says:
CO: Investigating now Sir.

Sec Ruger says:
*CTO* : Lieutenant we found the creature. Except some rabbit pellets and some of the wall covering eaten, situation seems to be in hand.

CNS_Solaa says:
CSO: Three months ago? Why didn't Starfleet send someone out sooner?

XO_Naegle says:
::feigns being shocked:: CO: Me? No, sir!  I can't even control a survey team on a remote planet, sir!

FCO_Ilianor says:
::sighs, then gets back to work:: CTO: Lieutenant, I'm sending to you a proposed path through the nebula once we arrive, to maximize our scanning capabilities. Please review?

Host Sec_Abbott says:
*CTO*: Sir, I have found the creature and contained it behind a level 3 forcefield. I did not see it a threat and chose not to stun it.

CSO_Marsland says:
CNS: Unknown Counselor. Perhaps Starfleet was short, as we have been lately.

FCO_Ilianor says:
CTO: Oh, thank goodness... that my rabbit was found and that he wasn't stunned.

CNS_Solaa says:
CSO: But I'm sure they wouldn't have waited so long...

CTO_Grey-feather says:
CO: Sir shall we take the rabbit to the FCO's quarters or the galley :: grins ::

FCO_Ilianor says:
CTO: NOT funny... ::winks::

Host CO_Storal says:
::laughs:: XO: Ok, just checking.

CNS_Solaa says:
CTO: Be nice, Grey-feather. ::smirks::

Host CO_Storal says:
::chuckles:: CTO: Tell Abbott to put the furball back into its cage and secure it.
XO_Naegle says:
::grins:: CO: Don't worry. I just want you to be safely at the starbase when your sons come into this world.

CSO_Marsland says:
CO/CNS: Both ships were on patrol missions which had them pass by this area of space. They probably stopped to investigate.

Host CO_Storal says:
CSO: Are we in sensor range of the Nebula?

CTO_Grey-feather says:
:: reviews the scanning path ::  *Abbot* : Please take the creature to the FCO" quarters and secure it in its cage...captains orders.  :: more quietly :: Besides it doesnt taste a thing like Targ

CSO_Marsland says:
CNS: Also Counselor, Starfleet probably hadn't required weekly reports. Maybe every month or even less frequent. That could be why it's taken so long.

Action: The USS Apache, has been in scanning range of the Nebula and is approximately 5 minutes away.

CSO_Marsland says:
CO: Yes sir, scanning now.

Host Sec_Abbott says:
*CTO*: Aye Sir....

Host CO_Storal says:
XO: I know Janet, and I appreciate it.

CSO_Marsland says:
::activates short and long-range sensors::

FCO_Ilianor says:
CTO: I tried to create a flight plan that would maximize our sensor power and minimize the effects of the nebula.

Host CO_Storal says:
CNS: Scan for any incoming bouy signals or beacons?

CNS_Solaa says:
CSO: Hmm... I bet the nebula jammed their communications... but wouldn't they just get out of it? Or maybe... ::gasps:: The nebula killed EVERYTHING on the ship!

CNS_Solaa says:
CO: Aye, sir. ::starts scans::

Host Sec_Abbott says:
::smirks:: *CTO*: I am half human too, Sir. I hear humans on Earth eat this game all the time.... ::picks up the animal after disabling the forcefield and holds it out at arms length as she walks to the FCO's quarters. The rabbit squirms a little under the Klingon woman's awkward grasp::
XO_Naegle says:
CO: All a part of the service, Captain.

FCO_Ilianor says:
CNS: Ryn, as a rule, nebulas do not kill... at least, not quickly. Certainly long enough for them to leave. I think.

CTO_Grey-feather says:
FCO: Good cause once we are in the nebula we will be scr....ah in trouble.

XO_Naegle says:
CNS: Counselor, you are a tad melodramatic sometimes.

CNS_Solaa says:
FCO: This may not be a normal nebula. It could be sentient or something. One giant ship-eating gas cloud. It's been known to happen...

CTO_Grey-feather says:
*Abbot*: Very true rabbit is delicious, perhaps we could make a deal with the FCO for dinner  :: tries to keep his tone serious ::

FCO_Ilianor says:
CO: Three minutes to the nebula, sir.

CNS_Solaa says:
::smiles sheepishly:: XO: Just... weighing all the possiblities...

FCO_Ilianor says:
CTO: Joshua... my rabbit is NOT good for eating. ::sticks out his tongue at him::

Host CO_Storal says:
CSO: Prepare a Class IV probe. Launch when ready

EO_McGuyver says:
::continues to keep an eye on the ship's systems::

XO_Naegle says:
CNS: Well, concentrate on your orders, Counselor.  Leave the panicking to the rest of us. ::grins::

Host CO_Storal says:
FCO: Bring us out of warp and hold position 4000 kilometers from the Nebula.

Host Sec_Abbott says:
*CTO*: I hear that you are dating a nurse in sickbay ::places the rabbit in it's cage, noticing that the latch had come undone and secures it with a metal clamp:: Does she like Rabbit?

CTO_Grey-feather says:
FCO: Carefull or I will tell Abbot how delicious tongue is too ::grins evilly ::

CSO_Marsland says:
CO: Aye Sir. Just so you know Sir, we'll probably lose communications when it reaches about 500,000kms in due to the density of the nebula.  Launching now Sir.  ::launches the probe::

FCO_Ilianor says:
CO: Aye, sir. ::powers down the warp engines and takes the Apache out of warp:: Going at full impulse, approaching the boundaries of the nebula.

Host CO_Storal says:
CSO: Acknowledged. I just wanted to see what we would experience if we were to enter it.

XO_Naegle says:
CTO: Will you please leave him alone, Lieutenant?  You know how sensitive he is.

CTO_Grey-feather says:
*Abbot*: I do not know, eating was not the most important thing on our minds at the time

FCO_Ilianor says:
Self: Sensitive?

EO_McGuyver says:
CO: How about sending a remote controlled shuttle craft instead?

CTO_Grey-feather says:
XO: Yes ma'am just having some fun

FCO_Ilianor says:
Self: Hmm. I suppose I am. CTO: Tell her that, and we'll feed her YOUR tongue!

FCO_Ilianor says:
XO: Not to worry, ma'am. ::grins::

Host CO_Storal says:
EO: To costly Ensign.

XO_Naegle says:
CTO: Let's get back to business, okay guys?

CSO_Marsland says:
::watches telemetry from the probe::

FCO_Ilianor says:
::quickly turns back to face the front:: XO: Yes, ma'am.

Host Sec_Abbott says:
*CTO*: Understood. ::leaves the FCO's quarters:: The creature is safely back in it's cage, Sir. Shall I assign a detail to patrol the corridors?

XO_Naegle says:
FCO: You can hold your own, Baran, is that what you're telling me?

CTO_Grey-feather says:
CO: Shall I bring the ship to red alert?

EO_McGuyver says:
CO: It would more accurately display what would happen to a ship than a probe.

Action: The probe streaks off through the nebula. Right away it begins sending back telemetry, showing nothing out of the ordinary.

CTO_Grey-feather says:
*Abbott*: Not to check on the rabbit. But yes, put roving patrols on the ship. We do not know what to expect in the nebula.

Host CO_Storal says:
::nods to the CTO:: EO: Yes but at the expense of a shuttle craft. A probe could do the job just as well.

FCO_Ilianor says:
::cuts power to the impulse engines:: XO: Er... ah... CO: Captain, holding position at 4000 km from the nebula's bounds.

CTO_Grey-feather says:
:: brings the ship to red alert ::

CNS_Solaa says:
Self: I have a very bad feeling about this... and I'm not even Betazoid!

Host CO_Storal says:
CNS: Any signs of any signals out there Lieutanant?

FCO_Ilianor says:
::watches as the probe's telemetry comes in:: Self: Gosh, there's a lot of space debris around here... ::makes an adjustment to the density of the navigational deflector field::

Action: As the probe enters further into the nebula it's telemetry begins to break up and contact with it is becoming helter-skleter.

CSO_Marsland says:
CO: Sir, getting nothing out the ordinary from the nebula. It's a standard emission nebula.

Host CO_Storal says:
CSO: Suggestions?

CNS_Solaa says:
CO: No sir. None.

Host CO_Storal says:
XO: Well Janet, what do you think?

CTO_Grey-feather says:
CO: Sir what about sending out multiple probes and using them as a relay configuration.  Probe to probe to probe

CSO_Marsland says:
CO: Starting to lose telemetry now Sir. Well Sir, emission nebula are just a large cloud of high temperature gas, which is lit up by UV light from other stars interacting with the hydrogen atoms. That's why it appears red on our viewscreen. It should not be a threat to the ship, unless something.. or someone.. is concealed inside.
EO_McGuyver says:
CO: The probe is breaking up.

CNS_Solaa says:
CO: Could we maybe... modify a probe to send in? With shields?

Host CO_Storal says:
CTO: Interesting theory... CSO: Will that work?

XO_Naegle says:
CO: Let's try the multiple probe relay Grey-feather suggested.  If that doesn't work, let's try moving closer.

CSO_Marsland says:
CO: I reccommend proceeding cautiously into the nebula. Also Sir, I have evidence of an ion trail, about 3 months old, that goes into the nebula. I'm guessing it's from the Nigashi.

Host CO_Storal says:
CSO: I would like to know more about it before entering. Maybe the multiple probes will work. Make it happen.

CSO_Marsland says:
CO: Sir, the probes would be able to communicate with each other, but not with us. I think it'd be a waste of time.

Host CO_Storal says:
CSO: What about using them to enhance our sensors when we are in there?

FCO_Ilianor says:
XO: Ah... not too close, ma'am. I wouldn't necessarily recommend... piloting the Apache any deeper...

XO_Naegle says:
FCO: Understood, Lieutenant.

CSO_Marsland says:
CO: My reccommendation is to leave a beacon here at the edge with a preset message, then leaving a stationary probe with comm capability every 300,000 kms or so. That why we could communicate outside if need be, and it would show us the way out if need be as well.

Host CO_Storal says:
CSO: I agree. Make it so.

Host CO_Storal says:
FCO: Take us into the Nebula..quarter impulse.

CSO_Marsland says:
CO: As for enhancing sensors, they wouldn't do too much Sir. We have excellent sensors on board. ::turns:: CO: Aye Sir. Dropping the beacon. It'll send a distress call if we don't exit withing 12 hours Sir.

CSO_Marsland says:
ALL: Steady as she goes.

FCO_Ilianor says:
CO: Aye, sir... ::powers up the impulse engines:: One quarter impulse... VERY steady. Who knows what's in there... :

Host CO_Storal says:
FCO: Follow the ion trail that Lt. Marsland discovered.

CNS_Solaa says:
::bites her lip watching to viewscreen fill with the nebula::

CSO_Marsland says:
::forwards his data to the Helm, watching sensors closely::

EO_McGuyver says:
CO: Sir permission to speak freely?

FCO_Ilianor says:
CO: Aye... ::brings up the sensor data on the ion trail:: CO: This could get slightly bumpy.

Action: The Apache enters the nebula and right away, her LRS goes down, yet SRS stays online. The viewscreen goes a bit hazy, but the crew gets a treat as lovely colours and shimmering lights flicker across the screen.

Host CO_Storal says:
EO: Always...

EO_McGuyver says:
CO: This is a bad idea. I say we turn around for Risa.

Host CO_Storal says:
FCO: I trust that you will try to keep us steady. ::grins::

Host CO_Storal says:
EO: We have a job to do and we will do it. Is that clear Ensign?

XO_Naegle says:
EO: Hey, do you still have those weapons you made on the planet, Ensign?

EO_McGuyver says:
CO: Aye, will keep her together. XO: Yes.

CSO_Marsland says:
CO: Sir, reccommend we get someone watching impulse engine parameters. Wouldn't want to get stuck in here Sir.

Host CO_Storal says:
CNS: Monitor all frequencies. Hopefully we may be able hear something.

XO_Naegle says:
EO: Good, we might need them. ::grins::

EO_McGuyver says:
::laughs:: XO: Aye,we may.
FCO_Ilianor says:
::watches as the Apache slips through into the nebula...:: CSO: Any chance we can boost the resolution on this ion trail?

CNS_Solaa says:
CO: Aye, sir.

Host CO_Storal says:
CSO: Agreed. EO: Keep a sharp eye on the engines. Like Mr. Marsland said. I dont want to be stuck in this thing as well.

CSO_Marsland says:
FCO: I'll give it a shot Lieutenant. ::tries to modify sensors to pick up a little more detail::  FCO: How's that?

Action: A scattered communication signal comes across the CTO's sensors.... it's patchy and broken, but still registers as a signal.

FCO_Ilianor says:
CSO: Much better, thanks... god, I wouldn't mind if they just appeared now, flying through this nebula is unnerving.

CSO_Marsland says:
FCO: Me either... me either.

XO_Naegle says:
FCO/CSO: Come on  guys, where's your sense of adventure?

FCO_Ilianor says:
XO: Left it on that... that Planet, ma'am. ::smiles::

CSO_Marsland says:
XO: With all due respect, Janet, my idea of adventure is looking at this thing from the outside. ::grins::

CNS_Solaa says:
XO: Doesn't this unnerve you even a bit, sir? Going blindly into this thing.

XO_Naegle says:
FCO: I understand Baran. CNS: Yes, Counselor, it does. But I trust my officers and my captain to keep us safe.

CTO_Grey-feather says:
CO: Sir I am getting broken communications on my sensors, trying to clean it up now

Host CO_Storal says:
CNS: Boost power to the communications array. That may help Lt. Grey-feather clear the signal.

XO_Naegle says:
CSO: But what's the fun in that, Tom?

CNS_Solaa says:
CO: Aye, sir. Array at maximum power.

Host CO_Storal says:
CTO: Anything?

CTO_Grey-feather says:
:: runs the signal through a digital to analog filter and back again to clear the signal ::

FCO_Ilianor says:
CSO: Argh, the nebula's completely diffracted the communications signal... fortunately the ion trail's still around. Any sign of a terminus?

CSO_Marsland says:
XO: Safe is fun, Commander.

CSO_Marsland says:
FCO: Not yet.

CSO_Marsland says:
CO: Sir, dropping second bouy.

XO_Naegle says:
::shakes head:: CSO: Ah, but our job is to explore, Lieutenant.

Host CO_Storal says:
::nods to the CSO::

EO_McGuyver says:
XO/CSO: Danger is more fun.

CSO_Marsland says:
::drops the second buoy at 302,000 kms inside the nebula.

CSO_Marsland says:
EO: Funner?

XO_Naegle says:
CSO/EO: That's what I'm talking about!  Tell him, McGuyver!

CNS_Solaa says:
::shakes head::

FCO_Ilianor says:
CSO: ::shrugs winks::

FCO_Ilianor says:
<:;shrugs and winks::>

CNS_Solaa says:
CO: Sir! Communication coming to us!

CSO_Marsland says:
::hears the comm:: CO: Sir, reccommend all stop until we find out how that ship is stuck so we don't get stuck ourselves.
Host CO_Storal says:
CNS:Lets hear it.

CNS_Solaa says:
CO: On speakers now and replay.

Host Unknown Ship says:
COM: Apache: To anyone who hears this... we are a group of travellers called the Hiratte... our ship is the Quintabo.... we have recently become trapped in this nebula and seek assistance... repeat... we need assistance....

Host CO_Storal says:
CSO: Agreed. FCO: All stop.

CTO_Grey-feather says:
CO: Sir I cleared up the signal but the message stinks.  Sounds like a trap considering to two other missing ships

Host CO_Storal says:
CTO: Perhaps. Can you locate the ship?

CSO_Marsland says:
::looks in the SF database for the Hiratte::

FCO_Ilianor says:
CO: Aye, sir. All stop. CSO: Maybe we're already too deep.

CTO_Grey-feather says:
:: taps the console :: CO: Attempting to triangulate now sir

CSO_Marsland says:
FCO: Don't say that yet, Lt.

CSO_Marsland says:
::scans for the ship, or anything else out of the ordinary::

XO_Naegle says:
CO: Now, I'm beginning to get worried.  I don't want to get trapped in this nebula either.

CNS_Solaa says:
Outloud: Hiratte... Hmmm...

EO_McGuyver says:
CO: Lets grab them and get out.

Host CO_Storal says:
XO: Understood. If it is a trap we need to know and stop it from trapping other ships.

CNS_Solaa says:
EO: We have to FIND them first.

FCO_Ilianor says:
CNS: Sound famiiar?

Host CO_Storal says:
CNS: You have something to share Ryn?

CTO_Grey-feather says:
CO: Still trying sir but this nebula is making a mess out of my tactical sensors...:: slaps hands on console :: Sorry captain I can't get through all this interference

CSO_Marsland says:
CO: Sir, got a little data on the Hiratte. Not much though. They're a group of travellers, nomads if you will. Federation colonies have had contact with them, but not much more data on them in the database.

Host CO_Storal says:
CSO: Well if we can't see anything. What about using a tactic that is similar to the old earth practice of sonar?

CNS_Solaa says:
CO: Ah, no, sir... just thinking outloud... the Hiratte sound familiar to me for some reason...

EO_McGuyver says:
CO: Or Radar.

Action: The Apache comes to an all stop a short distance within the Nisame Nebula and waits to see what will become of the information they are receiving.

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