Host Bafii says:
Prologue:  The Arondight has just dropped out of warp in front of the nebula.  The ship is still at yellow alert.

Host Bafii says:
<<<<<<<<<< RESUME MISSION >>>>>>>>>>

CSO_Taliza says:
::does full scans of the nebula and the surrounding area::

OPS_McDuggle says:
::deploys 2 squadrons of fighters for patrol::

CTO_Williams says:
::Scans the surrounding area for any warp fields, or hiding ships.::

CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
::About to leave sickbay to go to the bridge.  Hits comm badge:: OPS: Do you have a minute?  I need to tell you about some "readings" I've been getting.

Host CO_Loran says:
::sitting in his RR again, trying to see what else he can add, then, he comes up with an idea::  Computer:  Send a message to Arbot Reese.  Get me a replica of the sword, Arondight.  It is from the Arthurian Legends of Lancelot.  Include it with the other batch of weapons I have ordered as well.

Host Bafii says:
ACTION: Fighters launch

OPS_McDuggle says:
*CMO*: Yes doctor?

CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
TL:  Bridge, please.

FCO_Chottu says:
::sits on a chair in his quarters, thinking about flying and the fun he used to have doing it::

OPS_McDuggle says:
*CO* : Sir we have arrived at the Nebula.

Host CO_Loran says:
*OPS*:  thank you, Commander.  ::hits the send button and walks out of his RR and onto the bridge::

CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
::Enters the bridge and walks briskly over to McDuggle and waits until he's free::

CSO_Taliza says:
OPS: Commander, the scans can't go that deeply into the nebula.  We may need to rely on the fighters to flush out the ship.

Host CO_Loran says:
CSO:  Do you have anything, Commander?

CTO_Williams says:
::Fails to pick up and warp trails:: Self: Shoot.... is anybody home?

CSO_Taliza says:
CO: Not much, sir.  The sensors can't go very far into the nebula, so I can't find the ship.  We may need to rely on the fighters.

OPS_McDuggle says:
CSO: Roger I will let the Captain know.

Host CO_Loran says:
CSO:  How big is the nebula?

CSO_Taliza says:
CO: The nebula is about a quarter million kilometers deep, a million kilometers wide and 600,000 kilometers high.

OPS_McDuggle says:
:: moves to Operations Console and prepares the fighters for recon of the nebula.

CSO_Taliza says:
CO: It's composition is hydrogen, helium and boron.  Computer estimates forecast the formation of a star from this cloud in 1.3 million solar years.

Host CO_Loran says:
OPS:  Send the fighters in for recon.

CTO_Williams says:
To Self: That'll be soon...

CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
::Follows OPS and waits a little longer for him to be free::

OPS_McDuggle says:
CO: roger sit ::sends the fighter in to the nebula:: Fighters away

Host CO_Loran says:
CSO:  Maybe we'll send a survey team here when it does start to form.

CSO_Taliza says:
::chuckles at the CO's comment::

OPS_McDuggle says:
::sees the doctor stand next to him:: CMO: Doctor what did you need to tell me?

CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
OPS:  I've been "hearing" some bizarre thoughts from one of the crew members.

Host CO_Loran says:
OPS:  Belay that last order for the fighters.

OPS_McDuggle says:
CMO: such as :: becomes a little concerned::

OPS_McDuggle says:
CO: Roger :: recalls fighters::

Host CO_Loran says:
CSO:  Why can't our sensors penetrate the nebula?

Host Bafii says:
ACTION:  The fighters continue to patrol the perimeter of the nebula.

CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
OPS:  Well, I'm not a linguist, and it isn't in English.  The "feelings"  are very upset and confused.

CSO_Taliza says:
CO: It looks like the high concentration of boron is interfering.  In shorter words, the nebula is too dense.

CSO_Taliza says:
CO: Scans are being reflected and refracted due to the boron.

Host CO_Loran says:
CSO:  How would this effect shields?

OPS_McDuggle says:
CMO: That to be expected after what has happened to this crew

CSO_Taliza says:
CO: Shields won't function, much like the Enterprise's and the Reliant's at the Mutara Nebula about 80 years ago.

Host CO_Loran says:
CSO:  How would it affect the fighter's shields and the people inside?

CSO_Taliza says:
CO: I wouldn't recommend it.

CSO_Taliza says:
CO: The fighter pilots would get boron radiation poisoning.

FCO_Chottu says:
::looks at a space-black box on his desk::

Host CO_Loran says:
CTO:  Prepare a Class 2 probe.

CSO_Taliza says:
CO: If the Carne ship is in there with those pirates, everyone could be dead by now.

CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
OPS:  No, no.  This is quite different or I would never have "heard" it above the babble.

OPS_McDuggle says:
CMO: Do you have any ideal who it might be?

CTO_Williams says:
CO: Aye sir...  that won't take long.. ::Taps a few buttons, and after a few moment, the probe reads "ready":

CTO_Williams says:
CO: Ready sir, your command.

Host CO_Loran says:
CTO:  Launch probe.

CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
OPS:  Not yet.  They were very disoriented at one point and then silence.  Have you had any reports of someone passing out?

CTO_Williams says:
::Taps the big red flashing button::

Host Bafii says:
ACTION: A probe streaks into the nebula.

OPS_McDuggle says:
CMO: yes I have the FCO was found in the crew quarters passed out

CSO_Taliza says:
<Goode> CSO: Sir, I believe you may be mistaken.

CSO_Taliza says:
Goode: About?

FCO_Chottu says:
::walks over to his desk and back to his chair, picking up the black box::

CSO_Taliza says:
<Goode> CSO: The Salieas was constructed to withstand the gases of the nebula.  It's shields should be holding.

Host CO_Loran says:
CSO:  tell me what information you get from the probe.  Also, if shields don't work in there, it is bad for humanoids, how was the crew of the Salieas protected?

CTO_Williams says:
CO: Sir, I'm detecting a faint signal of some sort

CSO_Taliza says:
CO: Sir, it seems the Salieas is OK.  Lt. Goode just informed me from computer records of that ship that it was made to withstand the nebula.

CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
OPS: Really?  ::Looks around for Chottu::  OPS:  Hmmm, that's very interesting.  I'll have to keep a thought on him when I'm near.

CSO_Taliza says:
CO: With your permission, sir, I would like to work on a possible shield configuration that would protect the ship from the boron gases in the nebula.

CTO_Williams says:
::Tries focus on the signal, trying to decipher the information::

OPS_McDuggle says:
CMO: You do that  and when I get a chance I will try to see what I can find out.

CSO_Taliza says:
CO: Otherwise, we'd die in four hours of exposure.

Host CO_Loran says:
CSO:  See if you can find a solution, but, do it quickly.

OPS_McDuggle says:
CMO: By the way how are you doing?

Host CO_Loran says:
::looks at the FCO chair and doesn't see Lt. Chottu::  FCO:  Lt. why aren't you at your post?

CSO_Taliza says:
CO: Aye sir.  Goode: Use that data from the Salieas to work up a shield configuration.

CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
OPS:  I'll let you know if I "hear" anything else.  I may call him in for a routine checkup.  ::Smiles::  OPS:  Doctor's privilege.

Host Bafii says:
ACTION: As the probe pushed deeper into the nebula, the ship starts to lose contact with it.

CSO_Taliza says:
<Goode> CSO: Aye, sir, working on that.  I'll work on a few simulations.

Host CO_Loran says:
CTO:  What did you get?

OPS_McDuggle says:
CMO: Let me know when you do and I will try to be there also.

CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
OPS:  A little better.  My attorney had some positive news, but it's sure wearing on me.

CTO_Williams says:
CO: Loosing contact sir... trying to get what information I can, and filtering... ::Beeping is heard from his console::

CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
::Frowns:: OPS:  That would be a good idea.

FCO_Chottu says:
::his thoughts disturbed by the CO's voice:: *CO*: I went off duty a few hours ago, long shift, I didn't think it smart to stay on.

CSO_Taliza says:
CMO: Doc!

OPS_McDuggle says:
CMO: Good remember any time you need to talk just come and see me

CSO_Taliza says:
<Goode> CSO: Sir, simulations are negative on the shields.  We can't do it.

CSO_Taliza says:
Goode: We have another plan.

CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
OPS:  Thanks, I will.  ::Turns toward the CSO at his voice::  CSO:  What is it?

CTO_Williams says:
CO: Sir, we picked up a faint transponder signal... its the Salieas!

Host CO_Loran says:
*FCO*:  You should be on the bridge.  I need my best pilot at the helm.

CSO_Taliza says:
CMO: Doctor, I need to ask you something before you go.

Host CO_Loran says:
CTO:  how far in was she?

FCO_Chottu says:
*CO*: Right now sir, I'm not your best pilot, I just managed to drag myself to my quarters, long and hard shift sir.

CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
::Walks near the CSO and asks quietly::  CSO:  In private or can we talk here?

CSO_Taliza says:
CMO: Here is good, as it's with this mission.  Do you have any supply of dypothoritazine?

OPS_McDuggle says:
::turn back to console and checks status of power and fighters::

Host CO_Loran says:
*FCO*:  then it sounds like you might be sick.  I want you to get yourself to sickbay and have the doctor look you over.

CTO_Williams says:
CO: Not too far sir... we could make it... in maybe... 10 minutes at half impulse, per say.

CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
CSO:  Yes, I believe we have a good supply of it.

CSO_Taliza says:
CMO: Enough of that to pump into the air for about 8 hours?

CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
::says hesitantly:: CSO: Uh, yes, I think so.  What would this be for if I may ask?

FCO_Chottu says:
*CO*: No need to stress our medical department I think sir, I'm just tired and need some rest..

CSO_Taliza says:
CMO: If we use that, we can survive in the nebula for that long, staving off radiation poisoning.

Host Bafii says:
ACTION: All contact with the probe is lost

Host CO_Loran says:
*FCO*:  Do I have to make that an order, Lt.?

CTO_Williams says:
::His console utters a final, long beep of defeat:: CO: Sir, the probe is gone

FCO_Chottu says:
*CO*: Aye sir, if you say so, but you must know the rumors about our CMO..

CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
CSO:  I see.  Yes, we should have an ample amount and then some.  Right now, I could wish we had more.  ::Feels a little stressed at this news::

CSO_Taliza says:
CMO: Get ready to set up an airborne distribution of the drug.  I'll inform the captain of the plan.

Host CO_Loran says:
*FCO*: No, I do not and just as you have classified them, rumors, I do not care to hear about gossip.

CSO_Taliza says:
CO: Sir, I have a plan.

FCO_Chottu says:
*CO*: Fine sir, the wicked witch of sickbay it is! ::pretends to laugh::

OPS_McDuggle says:
CO: sir if you order the FCO to see the Doctor I would like to be there also

Host CO_Loran says:
OPS:  Is there something I should know?  I'm sending him there because it sounds like he can't get enough sleep.

CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
CSO:  I'll have that ready to go on your orders.  I assume putting it through the venting system would be best.

Host CO_Loran says:
CSO:  What is it?

FCO_Chottu says:
::puts the black box he's been staring at for the last half hour back on his desk and heads for the door::

CSO_Taliza says:
CMO: Of course.  CO: Sir, I came up with a way for us to go in there with minimal harm.

OPS_McDuggle says:
CO; the doctor and myself feel that he may need a little counseling

CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
::Moves back to McDuggle and nods in agreement to back him up::

CSO_Taliza says:
CO: I asked Dr. Madson to prepare a supply of dypothoritazine for airborne distribution.  It will counteract the effects of boron radiation poisoning for about eight hours, keeping us alive for that time.

CTO_Williams says:
CO: I'd hope we wouldn't be in there that long.  ::Coughs::

Host CO_Loran says:
CSO:  Make it so.

CSO_Taliza says:
CO: Yes, sir.  CMO: We got the OK.  Like the man said, "Make it so."

Host CO_Loran says:
OPS:  I have not heard anything about this.

CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
CSO:  Yes sir.  It won't take long.

Host Bafii says:
ACTION: There is an incoming COMM

OPS_McDuggle says:
CO: The Doctor has just brought it to my attention as we have been talking.

CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
CO:  I just spoke to OPS now, sir.

FCO_Chottu says:
::walks to the nearest TL, avoiding eye contact with any others doing so::

OPS_McDuggle says:
CO: sir there is an incoming COM.  Channels are opened

Host CO_Loran says:
OPS:  Thank you.

Host Bafii says:
ACTION: This time the FCO hears no whispers behind his back

Host CO_Loran says:
COMM: Unknown:  This is Captain Loran of the Federation starship Arondight.

Host Bafii says:
<SEN_Melan> COM:CO: Have you found them yet Captain?  The longer they are lost to the pirates the greater I fear they will be injured or worse.

CTO_Williams says:
::Scans for the source of the hail::

CTO_Williams says:
Self: Oh.. never mind. ::Stops scan::

CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
::Turns to go back to sickbay and implement the drug plan::

FCO_Chottu says:
::walks up to the TL::

OPS_McDuggle says:
CMO: I will be there as soon as I can

FCO_Chottu says:
::walks into the TL after the doors open:: TL: Sickbay.

Host CO_Loran says:
COM: Melan:  We have found their signature inside the nebula.  We are taking precautions right now to get the crew inoculate for the high concentration of boron in the nebula then we will be heading in.

Host CO_Loran says:
OPS:  Recall all the fighters.

CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
::Looks over her shoulder at OPS::  OPS: Good.  ::Feels relieved::

Host Bafii says:
<SEN_Melan> COM:CO: Please hurry Captain.  Melan out.

Host CO_Loran says:
CSO:  Wait till all the fighters have docked and their crews have left their vehicles, then, start the inoculation.

FCO_Chottu says:
::gets out of the TL and heads for sickbay::

OPS_McDuggle says:
CO: Roger Sir recalling them now. :: recalls the fighters::

Host Bafii says:
ACTION: The fighters return to the Arondight

FCO_Chottu says:
Sickbay: Hi.. Anyone home?

CSO_Taliza says:
CO: We'll get that done as soon as the doctor is ready.

CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
::Enters the TL and keeps her thoughts on the FCO::  TL: Sickbay.

OPS_McDuggle says:
CO: Sir about the FCO?

FCO_Chottu says:
::shrugs at the lack of responds:: *CO*: The doc isn't here sir, I'll head back for my quarters.

Host CO_Loran says:
OPS:  What is it, Commander?

CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
<Joanna> FCO:  Yes, are you ill?

Host CO_Loran says:
*FCO*:  The doctor was just on the bridge.  I believe she is heading down there now.  See one of the nurses until she arrives.

FCO_Chottu says:
::jumps back into the sickbay doors::

OPS_McDuggle says:
CO: About counseling him?

FCO_Chottu says:
Joanna: Oh sorry, didn't see you there, Captain wants me to get a check up.. or something of the sort.

Host CO_Loran says:
OPS:  Not right now.  We have a mission to get done.

FCO_Chottu says:
::softly:: Self: Who's ever sure what Captains want..

CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
::Walks into sickbay:: FCO:  Well, hello.  How are you doing?

OPS_McDuggle says:
CO: I feel if you want him back to pilot this ship it may have to be now

Host CO_Loran says:
CSO:  Status on that inoculation?

CSO_Taliza says:
CO: Waiting for word from the doctor to proceed.

FCO_Chottu says:
::jumps forward against Joanna as the TL doors open:: Sickbay: What is it with you med. people popping up out of nowhere all the time!

CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
FCO:  Can you have a seat here for a minute?  Joanna will stay with you while I get something ready.  ::Goes to get the drug::

FCO_Chottu says:
CMO: Oh sure.

FCO_Chottu says:
Joanna: I'm sorry ::points over his back at the door:: Joanna: and.. ::points at the CMO:: Joanna: Odd lady.

CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
CSO:  Ready to disperse, sir.

OPS_McDuggle says:
*CMO*: Doc things are a little busy here I will not be able to make it there right now

CSO_Taliza says:
*CMO*: Acknowledged.  Release it on my signal.

CSO_Taliza says:
CO: The drug is ready to go.  On your order, sir.

FCO_Chottu says:
::walks over to a nearby seat:: Sickbay: Will this do?..

CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
*OPS*: Confirmed.

Host CO_Loran says:
CSO:  Do it.

CSO_Taliza says:
*CMO*: You have a go for release of dypothoritazine.

CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
<Joanna> FCO:  Sure, that's fine.  Sorry I don't know what this is about.

Host CO_Loran says:
OPS:  We will see what the doctor says about his condition first.  I can't afford to have you off the bridge and him at this point.

Host CO_Loran says:
CTO:  Is it possible to use weapons in this nebula?

CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
CSO:  Yes sir.  Dispersing now.  ::Directs the computer to release into the venting system::

Host Bafii says:
ACTION: The drug is released into the air.

FCO_Chottu says:
Joanna: Oh, very long shift, so eventually even with the yellow alert, I had to get off, now the Captain thinks I'm sick.

OPS_McDuggle says:
:: keeps COMs scanning for signals:: CO: Roger Sir

CSO_Taliza says:
<Goode> CSO: Dypothoritazine levels now at 3,000 parts per million.

Host CO_Loran says:
CSO:  Tell me when we can move into the nebula?

CSO_Taliza says:
Goode: Let me know when we get to 10,000 parts per million.

CTO_Williams says:
CO: Phasers will work, but not as effectively as normal... I don't recommend torpedoes... they will blow up everything... including us.

CSO_Taliza says:
CO: Ten thousand parts per million is what we need.

CSO_Taliza says:
CO: I also don't recommend phasers either.  Anything that ignites in that nebula will blow everything to kingdom come.

CSO_Taliza says:
CO: The hydrogen levels are too high for even phasers.

CTO_Williams says:
CSO: Yes, but phasers at a reduced power limit's the nebula's explosive potential.

Host CO_Loran says:
CSO/CTO:  then, lets hope the pirates don't fire at us.

FCO_Chottu says:
::looks around:: Computer: Computer, time?

CSO_Taliza says:
CTO: Lieutenant, even at minimum setting, the hydrogen will ignite.  It's too unstable in there.

CSO_Taliza says:
<Goode> CSO: Sir, we've reached 9,500 parts per million on the drug.  We should be at the safe level in 30 seconds.

CSO_Taliza says:
CO: Sir, we can enter the nebula in 15 seconds.

CTO_Williams says:
CSO: My simulations predict phasers will work, but the surround material will hinder the energy, but is not powerful enough to ignite the nebula.

OPS_McDuggle says:
:: rechecks all levels before entering the nebula::

CSO_Taliza says:
CTO: Then you don't have the data I have.  Even with the boron and the helium, the hydrogen is too high of concentration to risk any type of fire.

CSO_Taliza says:
<Goode> CSO: Ten thousand, sir.

CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
::Walks back to the FCO:: FCO:  I'm so sorry.  Got caught up in two things at once.

CSO_Taliza says:
CO: We are good to go inside sir, as long as nothing gets shot.  ::looks at the CTO::

CTO_Williams says:
::Sigh:: CSO: Fine.  CO: I still believe we can use phasers in this nebula sir.

FCO_Chottu says:
CMO: Oh no problem. ::focuses on a panel::

OPS_McDuggle says:
::listens to the CTO and CSO and just shakes his head::

Host CO_Loran says:
FCO_Haluc:  Move this ship into the nebula at 3 quarters impulse.  When we reach the area that the Lt. Williams spotted the Salieas, come to a full stop.

FCO_Chottu says:
<Computer> Sickbay: Current time is 19:58.

CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
FCO:  Would you mind coming into my office for a minute?

Host CO_Loran says:
<FCO_Haluc>:  Aye, Sir.  Moving ahead at three quarters impulse.

Host Bafii says:
ACTION: The Arondight enters the nebula

CSO_Taliza says:
::monitors the surroundings::

OPS_McDuggle says:
::checks shield status::

FCO_Chottu says:
::looks shocked by the time:: CMO: Sure, but I don't have too long ma'am.

CSO_Taliza says:
CO: Eight hour clock is starting on --- mark.

CTO_Williams says:
::Looks over at the OPS, and sends a message over the consoles to the OPS station: OPS: Sorry, but it's true.

CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
FCO:  Does the captain want you back, now?

CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
FCO:  If so, then we can talk later.

CSO_Taliza says:
CO: I will give you a four-hour, two-hour and one-hour warning.

OPS_McDuggle says:
::sends message back:: CTO: true or not you don't need to argue about it

FCO_Chottu says:
CMO: Well no, but I need to get some sleep and all, before my next shift.

FCO_Chottu says:
CMO: Not enough sleep is what got me here in the first place.

Host CO_Loran says:
CSO:  Roger.

CSO_Taliza says:
CO: No, my name is Cal.

CTO_Williams says:
::Sends reply:: OPS: The ability to use phasers is important, and the captain doesn't need to misinformed.  I'm the CTO, I should know something.

Host Bafii says:
TIME WARP: 10 minutes:  The Arondight, after following the transponder signal, comes to the position of the Salieas.  There are no signs of weapons damage on the hull of the ship.  Her power signatures read normal as do all other scans of the vessel, with the exception that there are no lifesigns aboard.

Host Bafii says:
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Mission 2 

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