USS Apache
Mission #241, Episode #2
"Distant Early Warning..."
10411.12

Prologue: The USS Apache is at the edge of Federation space and has just been investigating a wormhole located within the El-Adrel system. The probe has long since sent back all of the data and the wormhole has now closed.

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CSO_Tyler says:
::in Stellar Cartography analyzing data from the probe::

OPS_Ryushi says:
::sitting at Ops, staring intently at the readouts on his console::

Host XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
::on the bridge in the Captain's chair again::

CMO_Powers says:
::in sickbay, rocking in his chair::

CTO_Grey-feather says:
:: on the bridge at tactical ::

CNS_Solaa says:
::on the bridge, reading the current Cartography readouts::

Action: The CMO's chair rocks back a little too far and topples over, spilling the CMO to the floor.

MO_Turok says:
::In sickbay staring at all the supplies he just finished inventorying::

CSO_Tyler says:
::walks out of Stellar Cartography and down towards a turbolift::

CMO_Powers says:
::jumps up quickly and stands the chair back up before sitting back down and rocking again:: Self: I don't think anyone noticed.

MO_Turok says:
::Hears a loud crash:: Self:  What in blazes now.

CMO_Powers says:
MO: How many hypos do we have?

Nurse Okinawa says:
::stands in the doorway of the CMO's office trying hard to hold back in a laugh:: CMO: The latest physical reports sir... ::coughs and giggles slightly before leaving to go back to help Turok::

EO_Rylea says:
::monitoring the main engineering control board in engineering::

CEO_Cha`Dak says:
*EO*: Lt. Rylea, could you please take over as Chief Engineer in Main Engineering - I’ve been called to the bridge.

CEO_Cha`Dak says:
::enters the turbolift::

CEO_Cha`Dak says:
TL: Deck 1.

CMO_Powers says:
::makes a note on a padd to double Nurse Okinawa's shifts::

EO_Rylea says:
*CEO*: Not a problem sir.  With honor I will.

FCO_Ilianor says:
::makes a minor adjustment to their heading to avoid getting caught...:: Self: In the meantime... ::he goes over his department manifest and sighs:: Self: Someone has been slacking off, I can smell it...

MO_Turok says:
CMO: Right at Starfleet regs, sir. Do you need one now sir, after your......decline, so to speak.

Action: a small disturbance registers on the FCO's scanners and all other SRS scanners...

CTO_Grey-feather says:
XO: Commander the data shows that the anomaly has closed

CNS_Solaa says:
::sighs softly:: XO: You know... routine patrols always seem like trouble...

CSO_Tyler says:
::steps into the turbolift with the CEO:: TL: Deck 1.

CNS_Solaa says:
XO: We can't ever have a normal patrol, can we?

FCO_Ilianor says:
::looks up suddenly, as something appears on his scanners:: XO: Commander, I've just... noticed something flitter across my screen. Looking into it...

CMO_Powers says:
MO: No, no. I would like you to double check on how many we have though.

Host XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
CTO: Acknowledged, Lieutenant.  Thank you.  Anything of interest inside it?

CEO_Cha`Dak says:
::nods to the CSO::

Host XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
::nods to the CNS::

Host XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
FCO: Acknowledged, let me know what you find.

Action: The FCO reads that it's the starts of another wormhole and it's about 1000 km from the Apache's port side

CNS_Solaa says:
XO/FCO: And what did I just finish saying... ::laughs::

CTO_Grey-feather says:
XO: Aye ma'am short range scanners are showing a disturbance  :: tries to get more data from the sensors ::

OPS_Ryushi says:
XO: Sir, my sensor's are "acting up".

CEO_Cha`Dak says:
:: allows the CSO to step out before him as the TL doors open::

Host XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
OPS: Acting up? Explain.

CSO_Tyler says:
::steps out and to his console::

FCO_Ilianor says:
XO: Oh my goodness, another unique wormhole's appearing, and it's 1000 km away from our port side... !

MO_Turok says:
CMO: Aye sir. ::Mumbling something under his breath as he walks away::

CEO_Cha`Dak says:
::walks over to the seat next to the captain’s chair::

OPS_Ryushi says:
XO: A slight disturbance, sir.

CEO_Cha`Dak says:
XO: Anything new, Commander?

CNS_Solaa says:
FCO: A wormhole! ::is excited:: Is it stable?

CTO_Grey-feather says:
:: checks his display :: XO : Confirmed another wormhole has formed

CSO_Tyler says:
::dully:: FCO: I would move the ship then.

CMO_Powers says:
MO: On second thoughts, I'd like you to go to the bridge and make sure there are no medical emergencies. Oh, and while you're there, find out what is going on... if anything.

CNS_Solaa says:
CSO: Hey, you know... this is good stuff for you there, Tyler... Wormholes are pretty rare.

Host XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
CTO: Understood.

MO_Turok says:
CMO: Aye sir. ::Breathing a sigh of relief that the inventory is truly over::

Host XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
FCO: Keep us a safe distance from the wormhole.

MO_Turok says:
::Walking to the turbolift::

Host XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
CEO: A new wormhole, Commander.

CSO_Tyler says:
::sighs:: CNS: That's Ensign Tyler.. and yes, it is.

CMO_Powers says:
MO: No sighs of relief in my sickbay.

Action: Just as the CTO speaks, the wormhole opens up.. it is at least 10 times the size of the Apache and it's gravimetric forces grab the Apache and begin to pull her inside.

CSO_Tyler says:
::activates the lateral sensor arrays and scans::

EO_Rylea says:
*CEO*: Sir that worm hole is playing havoc.......whoa..........

CNS_Solaa says:
CSO: Well, excuse me then, Ensign Tyler...

Action: The Apache's lurches heavily and begins to shudder and shake wildly

CNS_Solaa says:
Aloud: Gah! We're being sucked in!

EO_Rylea says:
*CEO*: Sir the gravimetric pull is more that this gal has to can take.

CTO_Grey-feather says:
All : Dang it!  :: tries modulating the shields and tries holding on to his console ::

FCO_Ilianor says:
XO: The wormhole's dragging us in... I'm trying to compensate...! CEO: We're not going to get out of this unless you can boost the impulse engines.....!

MO_Turok says:
::Hits the wall inside the turbolift::

Host XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
FCO/CEO: Work together, gentlemen.

CEO_Cha`Dak says:
XO: Perhaps we should shut down engines and enter the wormhole - it might be preferable to breaking the ship apart.

OPS_Ryushi says:
::braces against the console::  XO: Sir, I suggest taking a more defensive posture!  ::fingers hover over the Red Alert command::

CSO_Tyler says:
FCO: What about warp drive?

CSO_Tyler says:
XO: We could launch an antimatter canister.. destabilize the wormhole.

CNS_Solaa says:
::grips her armrests:: CSO: Can you sense anything inside the wormhole?

CNS_Solaa says:
CSO: If we're sucked in, we might be able to survive intact if it goes somewhere...

Host XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
CEO: Agreed.  FCO: Shut down the engines, let's try to ride it out.  OPS: Stay at Yellow alert.

CEO_Cha`Dak says:
ALL: Steady now - let's not get too worked up.

OPS_Ryushi says:
FCO: Sir, you want more power to impulse drive?

EO_Rylea says:
*CEO*: Sir I am getting wild off the scale readings from this wormhole.

OPS_Ryushi says:
XO: Yellow Alert, aye.  ::taps the keys::

CEO_Cha`Dak says:
*EO*: We're going in, Lieutenant. Brace yourself, and power down all non-essential systems.

FCO_Ilianor says:
XO: What?? Commander!

MO_Turok says:
::Regaining his composure after checking to see if he broke anything... or the turbolift or himself::

CEO_Cha`Dak says:
FCO: You heard her, Lieutenant.

EO_Rylea says:
::hands flying straight and true to attempt to increase power to the SIF and ID::

Host XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
FCO: It was the engineer's recommendation.  Take it up with him, Commander.

FCO_Ilianor says:
::cuts power to the impulse engines:: CEO: If we get crushed...

CSO_Tyler says:
XO: Sir, I can't determine where this ends...

CNS_Solaa says:
All: Next time we're in space dock... I'm requesting seatbelts!

CEO_Cha`Dak says:
FCO: Remember where you are, Mr. Ilianor ...

CSO_Tyler says:
XO: Or if it ends.  We could be crushed inside the wormhole if it collapses while we're inside.

EO_Rylea says:
*CEO*: I have boosted all available power to the SIF and ID for this wild ride.  I also have emergency forcefields on hot standby just in case of hull breaches.

MO_Turok says:
::Steps off the turbolift onto a rather hectic and bustling bridge::

Host XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
CSO: Understood, Ensign.  We'll just have to wait and see.

CNS_Solaa says:
OPS: Ryushi! Inform the crew that they need to hold onto something.

CEO_Cha`Dak says:
*EO*: God job, Miss Rylea. Keep me posted.

Action: The Apache's engines are shut down and she is easily pulled into the vortex of the swirling spatial phenomenon.

CTO_Grey-feather says:
:: looks at alert status, then at OPS, then back at alert status.  Shrugs shoulders and monitors his tactical sensors ::

EO_Rylea says:
::turns to the rest of engineering::  ALL: CEO said to batten down the hatches and grab hold for a wild and wooly ride.

CSO_Tyler says:
ALL: Just the way I planned on dying.. not fighting in glorious battle.. investigating a wormhole.

CNS_Solaa says:
OPS: Like... the whole ship...

OPS_Ryushi says:
CNS: Aye.  Shipwide: All hands, brace for a "wild ride".

Host XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
::braces for entry into the wormhole::

CTO_Grey-feather says:
OPS: Engines are down, I need you to divert power from the impulse reactors to the shields

CMO_Powers says:
Self: This never happened when I was FCO. ::braces for a 'wild ride'::

CSO_Tyler says:
XO: Recommend firing an antimatter canister.. see if we can destabilize it.

EO_Rylea says:
::senses all the emotions on the ship and their increase as they enter the wormhole::

OPS_Ryushi says:
CTO: Aye, sir.  Allocating... ::grafts power from Impulse drive into the shield generators::  Done.

Host XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
CSO: Destabilize it while we're INSIDE it, Ensign?  Does that make sense to you?

MO_Turok says:
::Thinking to himself:: Self: Oh this can't be good!

CEO_Cha`Dak says:
ALL: Today is a good day to die!!!

CTO_Grey-feather says:
:: stabilizes the shields with the additional power :: OPS : Acknowledged

CNS_Solaa says:
All: Well, lets think of it positively... we're going somewhere that we've never been and can chart a new wormhole!

Host XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
CEO: Did I ever tell you how much I hate that statement, Commander?

CNS_Solaa says:
::is cheerful::

Action: In a swirl of light color and a dazzling wild ride, the Apache is yanked through the wormhole as the entire ship shudders gently. The crew can easily watch the lightshow on the screen in front of them as the sight is most definitely a spectacular one.

CSO_Tyler says:
XO: Well, I had made the recommendation that we fire the canister before we entered.. but no one was listening then.

CSO_Tyler says:
XO: Instead, we cut engines... ::watches the 'show'::

CNS_Solaa says:
All: And voila! We are okay!

OPS_Ryushi says:
::watches the screen, slightly impressed::

Host XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
CSO: I'll deal with you later, Ensign.

CSO_Tyler says:
::smirks at the XO's comment, and goes back to the show::

CTO_Grey-feather says:
CEO: Sorry Commander we are still alive  :: grins :: better luck next time

CNS_Solaa says:
All: And that was really cool! But... where are we?

CMO_Powers says:
::wonders if he's missing a sight::

CEO_Cha`Dak says:
CTO: It would not have been an honorable death, so I am relieved.

CEO_Cha`Dak says:
::said with a trace of humor::

Host XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
CSO/OPS/CEO: I hope you all are reading the telemetry on this while enjoying the view.

CTO_Grey-feather says:
CEO: No it wouldn't have.  We deserve better than Gre'thor

Action: After about 5 minutes.. the Apache reaches the edge of the wormhole and space reappears before them in a brief and blinding flash of light as the wormhole closes behind them.

CEO_Cha`Dak says:
XO: Sensors are recording data.

OPS_Ryushi says:
XO: Of course, Sir.

EO_Rylea says:
::watches the control grid and smiles weakly::  Self: Thank the Gods.  ::closes eyes in silent reverence::

CSO_Tyler says:
::sarcastically:: XO: The science officer get telemetry? Ooops.. oh wait, here it is.

CEO_Cha`Dak says:
::accesses the LCARS from his seat console to make sure::

CEO_Cha`Dak says:
*EO* Report, Lieutenant?

FCO_Ilianor says:
::exhales, as they exit the wormhole:: XO: It would appear... we're intact. Trying to ascertain our location, sir.

CSO_Tyler says:
::Grins:: CEO: So are you saying it was dishonorable to cut engines Commander?

CNS_Solaa says:
CSO: Oh, please don't be smart...

Host XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
FCO: Understood.  Let me know when you've figured it out.

Action: Because the Apache's engines have been cut... she sits in space quietly.

CTO_Grey-feather says:
CSO: Careful ensign you about to enter the world of Klingon honor with that question, tread carefully

EO_Rylea says:
*CEO*: Sir we are still in one piece with no damage so far.

OPS_Ryushi says:
XO: Sir, I believe my sensors are truly... "acting up", now...

CNS_Solaa says:
FCO: Ooooh... I wonder if we've discovered a new quadrant...

CEO_Cha`Dak says:
*EO*: Acknowledged.

CSO_Tyler says:
::scans stars in the vicinity trying to ascertain their position::

Host XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
OPS: In what way, Ensign?

CNS_Solaa says:
::smiles in glee at the thought::

CEO_Cha`Dak says:
CSO: Do you have anything useful to say about our situation, Ensign?

CSO_Tyler says:
::overhears the CNS:: CNS: A new quadrant?  You mean a fifth quadrant?  By definition of quadrant, that's impossible.

CMO_Powers says:
*MO*: When I said to find out what was going on, I didn't mean for you to keep it to yourself.

CTO_Grey-feather says:
::checks sensors for any incoming threats ::

OPS_Ryushi says:
XO: According to my sensors... ::looks at the Commander:: ... We are 90,000 light years from the Alpha Quadrant.

CSO_Tyler says:
CEO: Other than the fact it's impossible that we're in a new quadrant... No.

CNS_Solaa says:
FCO: Okay, a pentant.

CSO_Tyler says:
::scans known galaxies to try and figure out where they are::

MO_Turok says:
::Talking nervously:: CMO: Umm... I...we.. ship not.... wormhole.

CNS_Solaa says:
FCO: You never know... and you know what would be interesting to see... Fluid Space... have you ever thought of it?

Host XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
OPS: 90,000 Light years?! 

MO_Turok says:
*CMO*: Sir, I think we may not be in Kansas anymore.

CMO_Powers says:
*MO*: That' much clearer, thanks. Oh, have fun up there for a while. I'm going to work on my poker face.

FCO_Ilianor says:
CNS: ... I'd just as soon rather we're home, to be frank.

CMO_Powers says:
::works on his poker face::

CNS_Solaa says:
To Self Aloud: Would it be like water... or like a fluctuating nebula?

MO_Turok says:
*CMO*: Sir, what is the average life expectancy of males in your family sir?

CNS_Solaa says:
XO: WOW! 90, 000 light years! We COULD be in undiscovered space!

Host XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
All on bridge: I want us all to work TOGETHER to figure out a way to get back to where we are supposed to be.  OPS/CSO: Watch to see if that wormhole opens up again  FCO: If it does, let's try reversing course and going back through it.

CMO_Powers says:
*MO*: Depends how much we drink. Why?

CTO_Grey-feather says:
::checks the sensor data, wipes the display with his sleeve and checks again :: Himself : These readings can't be right

MO_Turok says:
*CMO*: Because we are 90,000 light years from our last location, so we might have a long trip home and I wanted to see if you'd live through it or if I'd get your job.

OPS_Ryushi says:
XO: Aye...  ::calibrates sensors::

FCO_Ilianor says:
XO: Alright. I should point out, though, that all of my astrometric data suggests we're... well out of the milky way galaxy right now... so we'd best hope the wormhole opens up again.

Host XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
CNS: We could be, Counselor.  We could be.

CSO_Tyler says:
::Freaks out:: XO: Aye Commander.

CNS_Solaa says:
XO: Well, wait a minute, Commander... what about doing a little exploring? Sure we're supposed to be back on patrol, but since we're out here...  OPS: Oh, and could you send a message to Starfleet telling them where we are, please?

CMO_Powers says:
*MO*: I'll still be around then. Maybe not in this body but I'll still be around.

Host XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
FCO: That would be a good thing.

CEO_Cha`Dak says:
XO: Perhaps we should put out a distress call?

CSO_Tyler says:
ALL: Any message would never reach SF Command.

Host XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
CEO: By all means

Host XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
OPS: Send out the standard distress call.

CSO_Tyler says:
::scans for the galactic barrier::

CEO_Cha`Dak says:
OPS: All hailing frequencies.

CNS_Solaa says:
CSO: Oh... well, then... um...

OPS_Ryushi says:
XO/CEO: Aye, sir.  I'm not sure if the message will get there within this decade, however.  ::begins composing the message::

MO_Turok says:
::Thinking to himself:: Self: a distress call to whom or what and do we really want them to answer.

Host XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
OPS: We don't need it to get to Starfleet Command, Ensign.  We just need someone to know we're not where we're supposed to be, but it wasn't our fault.

FCO_Ilianor says:
::goes over the star charts, and tries to find *something* he recognizes...::

CEO_Cha`Dak says:
ALL: Any friendly vessels within range may contact us and be able to supply us with information.

CNS_Solaa says:
::takes a deep breath:: All: Alright, lets stay calm. We know that the wormhole is still in flux. It HAS to open again... question is when...

Host XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
CEO: The key word there is, "Friendly Vessels", Commander.

CSO_Tyler says:
XO: Commander, if I may.. it won't even get to the edge of the Milky Way.  I doubt there's anyone out here that we even want to know where we are.

CEO_Cha`Dak says:
XO: My thoughts exactly.

FCO_Ilianor says:
XO/CEO: Or "vessels" period.

OPS_Ryushi says:
CSO: Do you have any ships, Federation or simply friendly ships, on Long Range Sensors?

CEO_Cha`Dak says:
CSO: Are there any habitable systems nearby, Ensign?

Host XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
CSO: There are other galaxies in the Universe, Ensign.

MO_Turok says:
Self: With the really key word being friendly!

CSO_Tyler says:
XO: Yes, I agree Commander.  And we're further from them than we are the Milky Way.

CNS_Solaa says:
All: BUT! I bet we are the first ship that has gotten out of the Milky Way Galaxy! This is history right here!

CSO_Tyler says:
CNS: Actually.. S.S. Valiant - 2065, followed by Enterprise, 2265.

Host XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
CSO: So what do you recommend, Ensign Tyler?

CNS_Solaa says:
CSO: Oh yeah... I was never good with Federation History...

CSO_Tyler says:
XO: Well Commander, given the likelihood that this wormhole will never appear again in this spot..

FCO_Ilianor says:
CNS: Guess not. ::smiles:: CSO: We don't know that for sure...

CTO_Grey-feather says:
:: has the computer do a search to match sensor readings to logs of any other Federation vessel ::

Host XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
CSO: Go on, Ensign.

CNS_Solaa says:
FCO: Well, I was just trying to boost morale...

Action: The Apache is 90,000 light years from home... located in the Delta quadrant....

CSO_Tyler says:
ALL: I agree Commander.  We don't.  But the likelihood is slim.  I would set course for home after about a couple hours.

CNS_Solaa says:
CSO: So are we anywhere identifiable?

CSO_Tyler says:
ALL: Definitely the Delta Quadrant. But.. I don't recognize any of these systems as those catalogued by the USS Voyager.

CEO_Cha`Dak says:
::turns to the XO:: XO: This is not good.

CNS_Solaa says:
::brightens at the mention of the Delta Quadrant:: All: Wow... this is exciting!

EO_Rylea says:
*CEO*: Anything I need to know down here?

Host XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
CEO:  No, not good. FCO: Set a course for home, Commander.

CSO_Tyler says:
XO: Commander: I recommend remaining here for a day.. see if this wormhole reappears.  I also immediately recommend going into Reduced Power mode.

Action: OPS picks up a very faint distress signal.

FCO_Ilianor says:
CNS: Oh, yes... Borg... Kazon... ::rolls his eyes:: XO: Wait, commander... there is, after all, the Gamma Quadrant wormhole... which... um... is some distance away as well...

EO_Rylea says:
*CEO*: I Sense much excitement and emotions on the ship.

CSO_Tyler says:
XO: And.. I also recommend informing the crew.

OPS_Ryushi says:
XO: Sir, I'm picking up a very faint signal... it seems to be some sort of distress call.

Host XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
CSO: Reduced power mode? CEO: Is that necessary, do you think?

CEO_Cha`Dak says:
*EO*: Can you sense anything beyond the Apache, Lieutenant?

Host XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
OPS: Can you pinpoint it?

EO_Rylea says:
*CEO*: I will try sir.

CEO_Cha`Dak says:
XO: It could be a wise precaution - there is no indication the wormhole will re-open.

CNS_Solaa says:
XO: I think it will be necessary if we are going to trek our way back to the Alpha Quadrant, Commander...

EO_Rylea says:
::closes her eyes and opens her mind even more::

Host XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
CEO; Very well, then.  Reduce power to a safe level.

FCO_Ilianor says:
::watches the XO::

MO_Turok says:
*CMO*: You are missing quite a show up here sir.

OPS_Ryushi says:
XO: Yes, sir... It's coming from a planet in a system a little ways from here... we could be there in 23 hours at Warp 7 .

CEO_Cha`Dak says:
::turns and nods to the CSO to execute the command::

CSO_Tyler says:
XO: Approximately 70,000 LY to the Gamma Quadrant wormhole. We could also get some exploring done.

CMO_Powers says:
*MO*: Stay there, I’m coming up to join you.

EO_Rylea says:
*CEO*; Sir I can not sense anything just the minds on the Apache.  Sir a suggestion then?

CSO_Tyler says:
Shipwide: Activate reduced power mode.

CEO_Cha`Dak says:
*EO*: Go ahead.

CNS_Solaa says:
::nods excitedly like a little girl in a toy store at the exploring part::

EO_Rylea says:
*CEO*: We should go to grey mode.  Conserve everything.

CMO_Powers says:
Dr. Karl: You're in charge of sickbay while I'm gone. ::leaves sickbay and heads for the TL::

CSO_Tyler says:
::sends commands to shut down all non-essential functions except Stellar Cartography.::

OPS_Ryushi says:
XO: If we are going to respond, sir, I would suggest doing it quickly.  the signal is repeating... very weak.  It may be degrading.

CEO_Cha`Dak says:
*EO*: Please do so - the rest of the Apache is also going into reduced power mode.

EO_Rylea says:
*CEO*: Understood sir.

FCO_Ilianor says:
CSO: Is there nothing on sensors to indicate that the wormhole might reappear at some point?

EO_Rylea says:
::hands flying over the console::  ALL: Ship is going to grey mode.  All power conservation mode is to be implemented as of now.

CSO_Tyler says:
FCO: Not really Commander. It was there... and now it's gone.

Host XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
FCO: Set a course for the distress call.  We'll worry about the Gamma Quadrant Wormhole after we've done what we're trained to do, explore and assist.

EO_Rylea says:
::watches as the power demands begin to drop through the ship power grids::

CMO_Powers says:
::exits TL and enters onto the bridge::

CTO_Grey-feather says:
:: reduces the power consumption for his depart as much as possible  ::

OPS_Ryushi says:
CSO: Would you like Grey Mode activated, Mr. Tyler?

MO_Turok says:
CMO: Back news sir. We got a distress call and the XO just ordered us to check it out sir.

CSO_Tyler says:
OPS: Yes, yes I would.

Host XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
OPS: Open the shipwide channel

EO_Rylea says:
*CEO*: Sir engineering is at grey mode as is the rest of the ships departments complying the order.

FCO_Ilianor says:
XO: Aye, sir, plotting a course. ::sighs... they're 90,000 light years away and they're still worried about exploring and assisting...::

OPS_Ryushi says:
CSO: Very well...  ::begins working to reduce power to all non-essential systems as much as possible::

CMO_Powers says:
MO: Great... if it's a medical related distress call you can go back to sickbay and deal with it.

CNS_Solaa says:
::sees the CMO enter the bridge:: CMO: Glad you could join us, Doctor. ::smiles::

MO_Turok says:
CMO: And miss all......this.

OPS_Ryushi says:
XO: Aye, channel open.  ::activates the little chime "Woo-Wee-Woo"::

OPS_Ryushi says:
XO: Sir, The distress call has ceased...

CMO_Powers says:
CNS: I was so excited by all I wasn't hearing down in sickbay that I had to come up here.

Host XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
*Shipwide*: Attention all crew.  Due to circumstances beyond our control, we have found ourselves in the Delta Quadrant, approximately 90,000 light years from home.

EO_Rylea says:
Self:  I knew that. ::smiles::

CMO_Powers says:
MO: I didn't say to go now did I?

Host XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
*Shipwide*: We are doing everything possible to determine a way home.

EO_Rylea says:
::runs checks as to the dilithium crystals and the deuterium pods for their status::

CNS_Solaa says:
::grins wide and rubs her hands together in glee:: All: Almost makes me want to be in the Science department!

CTO_Grey-feather says:
Himself : Well I will have plenty of time with Elizabeth

CMO_Powers says:
::heads over to the FCO:: FCO: How did you get us into this one... sir?

Host XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
OPS: Did you determine approximately where it was?

FCO_Ilianor says:
::nearly starts laughing, but then stifles himself:: CMO: I got us into nothing, doctor. Alas, we've nevertheless now found ourselves in the middle of nowhere.

OPS_Ryushi says:
XO: Yes, sir.  On a planet 23 hours from here.

CEO_Cha`Dak says:
OPS: Are we within visual range?

CSO_Tyler says:
Self: If only we hadn't have cut engines.. Now I don't even have SFI to back me up when the Doctor tries to kill me.

CMO_Powers says:
FCO: This never happened while I was FCO... sir.

FCO_Ilianor says:
::thinks to self:: Thinks: Gee, I wonder what's different now, than what it was when you were FCO. ::rolls his eyes::

Host XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
FCO: Continue on course for that planet, Commander.

EO_Rylea says:
*CEO*: Sir I have run my checks of availability of fuel and consumption.

FCO_Ilianor says:
CMO: Situations have changed since then, doctor, evidently.. Now, please sit down, you'll hurt yourself. ::winks::

FCO_Ilianor says:
XO: That is precisely what I am doing, sir.

Host XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
FCO: Very good, Commander.  Well done.

CEO_Cha`Dak says:
::nods to Ryushi, and taps his communicator badge:: *EO*: And what do you have to report?

OPS_Ryushi says:
CEO: Barely, sir.

CEO_Cha`Dak says:
OPS: On screen.

OPS_Ryushi says:
CEO: Aye.  ::pulls the tiny image onto the view screen::

EO_Rylea says:
*CEO*: If we are careful and don't go power nuts, we should be able to make it home but just barely.  If we need to replenish fuel, I suggest the CSO look for high deuterium concentrations.

CEO_Cha`Dak says:
CSO: Is it a Class M planet?

CMO_Powers says:
FCO: Aye sir. :: crouches by the CNS:: CNS: This never happened while I was FCO.

CSO_Tyler says:
::scans the planet::

Action: A teensy dot that appears to be a planet appears on the screen.

FCO_Ilianor says:
::turns around, nearly shouting:: CMO: Would you like to take over, lieutenant??

CEO_Cha`Dak says:
*EO*: Understood, Lieutenant. Keep me appraised. Cha`Dak out.

CNS_Solaa says:
::nearly squeals in delight:: CMO: First contact!

Host XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
Self: I just hope we don't meet the Borg or have to have help from a future Captain Storal to get us home.

CNS_Solaa says:
FCO: No, he won't... you're doing just fine, Baran...

CMO_Powers says:
FCO: I'd like to see you work... sir.

CNS_Solaa says:
CMO: I would be terrified if YOU flew the ship...

CNS_Solaa says:
::grins::

CSO_Tyler says:
CMO: With all due respect...Sir... shut up.

EO_Rylea says:
*CEO*: Understood I will keep you apprised.

CSO_Tyler says:
CEO/XO: The planet is Class M.

CMO_Powers says:
CSO: Quiet Ens. can't you see I'm in the middle of something?

MO_Turok says:
CSO: Easy now ENSIGN.

CEO_Cha`Dak says:
CSO/ALL: Well, that's something.

FCO_Ilianor says:
::mutters:: CMO: I'd certainly like to see you do some work as well. XO: At current speed, we're going to arrive in about 23 hours... I recommend increasing speed somewhat, sir.

CNS_Solaa says:
CMO/MO: Hey! Quiet from Medical, okay? I'm getting excited about this planet, now SHUSH!

CSO_Tyler says:
CMO: You mean berating the FCO, instead of being in Sickbay where you belong, calibrating your little hyposprays and tricorders?

CEO_Cha`Dak says:
ALL: SILENCE!!!!!!!!

CNS_Solaa says:
CSO: And you too, Mr. Tyler... couldn't forget you...

CMO_Powers says:
CSO: Why don't you go investigate something, SFI boy?

CSO_Tyler says:
::goes back to scanning with a smile::

CEO_Cha`Dak says:
ALL: THE NEXT PERSON TO SPEAK OUT OF PLACE WILL BE PLACED ON SUSPENSION!

CEO_Cha`Dak says:
::stands up out of his chair::

CEO_Cha`Dak says:
::glares at the bridge crew::

CSO_Tyler says:
::stands up::

CMO_Powers says:
CEO: I'm worried about you possibly having a high blood pressure. I'd like to see you in sickbay at your earliest convenience, sir.

CSO_Tyler says:
CEO: Sir..

CNS_Solaa says:
::whispers:: CEO: Well said, Mr. Cha`Dak... oops! ::covers mouth::

CTO_Grey-feather says:
::watches the CEO ::

CEO_Cha`Dak says:
ALL: Have I made myself clear!!!

CSO_Tyler says:
CEO: The star is a class F3V. Hot, Main sequence white star. Sir. ::grins and takes a seat again::

CEO_Cha`Dak says:
CSO: Thank you Ensign.

CEO_Cha`Dak says:
:;sits down, taking a breath to try to relax::

CMO_Powers says:
::whispers:: CNS: I wonder what's got him in a mood.

CNS_Solaa says:
::whispers:: CMO: I think it was the dishonorable wormhole...

Action: The bridge goes quiet as the CEO bellows his command. The Apache heads off in the direction of the distress signal towards an uncharted system that is very much like their own solar system, home in the Alpha Quadrant.

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