Host Bafii says:
Prologue:  The Arondight is 5 minutes out from the Yreva star system.  The crew seems to be recovering fine from their brush with the cloud entities and now it is time to get to work.

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

CO_Loran says:
::standing on the bridge::  CSO:  Do we have any more information on the satellite that is around the inhabited planet?

CTO_Williams says:
::Stands at tactical, waiting to reach the star system::

CSO_Taliza says:
::checking sensors around said satellite::

CSO_Taliza says:
CO: Sir, the satellite is a basic communications satellite.  It's very low tech compared to ours.  We can avoid it easily.

XO_McDuggle says:
::on Bridge going over some last minute information from Captain Himes interview::

CMO_Madson says:
::Sitting in her office, staring at the computer:: Self:  Jeez!!  All these records to fill out!  How did my mother stand it...  *Dr. Desai *:  Can you come here, please?

CO_Loran says:
CSO:  Keep an ear on their communications.  I want to know what is going on down there.  See if they know about the asteroid or if they see us.

CIV_Madson says:
::sitting in his quarters sifting through his research work::

FCO_Chottu says:
::in his quarters:: *ME*: Chief, have a minute?

CSO_Taliza says:
CO: Aye sir.  Patching into the satellite's systems.

CO_Loran says:
All:  What do we know about this asteroid now that we are within range of it?

CMO_Madson says:
<Desai>:  ::Enters Joanna's office and smiles after seeing the mood she's in::  CMO:  Problems?

FCO_Chottu says:
<Chief> *FCO*: Aye, that console is malfunctioning on the bridge again?

Host Bafii says:
ACTION: The Arondight arrives at Yreva

CSO_Taliza says:
CO: Captain, there isn't much I can get from the satellite... ::checks audio/video wave channels:: However, the planet's news media seems to be unawares of the asteroid.

XO_McDuggle says:
CO: Sir the sooner that we can change the course the less we have to move it.

CO_Loran says:
CSO:  That could be a good sign for us.  We might be able to destroy the asteroid if we can't move it and they will hopefully not be aware of it.

FCO_Chottu says:
*ME*: Nah, but it has to do with the Petty Officer you send to fix it, I didn't catch her name.

CO_Loran says:
XO:  I'm aware of that, but, if we can't move it, we will have to destroy it.

XO_McDuggle says:
CTO: Have you had a chance to check the figures on the warp bubble that I sent you?

CSO_Taliza says:
CO: Especially if their astronomical observational systems aren't much more than optical telescopes.

CTO_Williams says:
CO: Sir, if we get in front of it, we could try to gently push it out of the way with a tractor beam.

Host Bafii says:
ACTION: The Arondight is going to pass the Yreva system soon

CMO_Madson says:
::Looks up at Shehanna and frowns::  Desai:  It's not funny!  This is endless...  ::Leans back abruptly in her chair and groans::  You're so much better with this... ::smiles cutely::  Would you mind ever so much helping me with a few?

CIV_Madson says:
::takes a PADD with him as he goes in search of a drink in five forward::

FCO_Chottu says:
<Chief> *FCO*: Ah, I understand, it's the tools she left, look, she's very sorry about the mess.

XO_McDuggle says:
FCO: How long before we get to the Yreva system?

CTO_Williams says:
XO: Warp bubble?  I looked at it, but I think the CSO would understand better how to implement it... How exactly does it work?

CTO_Williams says:
CO: We are in the Yreva system sir.  ::Takes over flight control briefly, from tactical::

CTO_Williams says:
::Slows down the ship::

CO_Loran says:
CTO:  Take us out of warp and bring us alongside the asteroid.

XO_McDuggle says:
CTO: Have you sent the figures to the CSO?

CIV_Madson says:
::sits down with a drink and starts back to work::

Host Bafii says:
ACTION: The Arondight drops out of warp on the far side of the Yreva system, coincidentally near the asteroid.

CTO_Williams says:
CO: Aye sir.  ::Brings the ship alongside the asteroid.  An easy feat with Starfleet’s easy to use interface::

CTO_Williams says:
XO: Right now sir.  ::Presses button to transfers figures to the CSO::

CSO_Taliza says:
::receives the warp bubble info::

CMO_Madson says:
<Desai>  All you have to do is ask.  I don't mind.  :: Drags a chair around to look at the computer with Joanna and reads the form::  Oh, I was working on that case recently.  Oh, here, let me fill it in... ::Edges Joanna over some more to get nearer the computer and mutters as she fills in the blanks::

FCO_Chottu says:
*Chief *: It's not about the tools, just her name please?

Host Bafii says:
ACTION: The main viewscreen displays the asteroid, which looks more like a small moon than the rock everyone was expecting.

FCO_Chottu says:
<Chief> ::suspicious:: *FCO*: Why sir?

CSO_Taliza says:
::takes a scan of the asteroid:: Self: Man, that thing's huge!

FCO_Chottu says:
*Chief *: Her name please?

XO_McDuggle says:
CTO: By the size of that I think we need to redo our figures.

CO_Loran says:
CSO:  What is the asteroid made up of?

CTO_Williams says:
XO: How so?

CSO_Taliza says:
CO: The asteroid is egg-shaped, 95 to 117 km in diameter and made of dense metals, prominently gallithium and mayerlite.

CTO_Williams says:
CSO: How big is it roughly?  Dimensions? mass?

CSO_Taliza says:
CTO: I would estimate the mass is around a million metric tons.

CMO_Madson says:
Desai:  Here, take my seat... ::Walks over to the replicator and orders chamomile tea::  Desai:  Shehanna, you want your usual?  ::Hears nothing but more muttering::  Replicator:  Black Pekoe tea.

XO_McDuggle says:
CTO: The information that I had didn't show this asteroid as this big.

CSO_Taliza says:
CO: It's on course for the Yreva system, and it should affect the outer planets in less than four days.

FCO_Chottu says:
<Chief> *FCO*: Petty Officer Macxa, but I'd very much like to know why you want her name sir.

CO_Loran says:
CSO:  Would our tractor beams or a warp bubble work against it?

CTO_Williams says:
CSO: Aren't our tractor beams rated to move an object about 100 trillion metric tons?  This being very close, of course.

XO_McDuggle says:
CSO: How far do we need to move the asteroid to miss the system?

CSO_Taliza says:
CO: Sir, that means to avoid any catastrophes on the inhabited planet, we must figure out something within the next 90 hours, and to be undetected, within 60 hours.

CTO_Williams says:
::Nods to the XO:: XO: We'll see what we can do about it.

CSO_Taliza says:
XO: I'm going to query the computer on that now.

CMO_Madson says:
::Sets the Pekoe cup by Shehanna and blows on her own.  Steam goes wafting off.  Door chime sounds::  Door:  Come!

FCO_Chottu says:
*Chief *: A medical condition, apparently specific to Caitians according to the other Madson. I'd like to inform her about it.

CMO_Madson says:
<Nurse Wade> ::strolls threw the doors with a smirk on his face::  CMO:  This a private party?

CSO_Taliza says:
XO/CTO: We don't have enough power to move that thing.  It's accelerating due to the gravitational pull of the Yrevan star.  We have to move it quite a bit to have some effect on the movement.  Our only choice is to blast it... if we have the right explosive materials.

FCO_Chottu says:
<Chief> *FCO*: Well why didn't you just say so! Did you get it, Petty Officer Macxa, strange names those Caits. Oh wait, you're a

FCO_Chottu says:
*Chief *: Thank you chief, that'll be all

CTO_Williams says:
CSO: Are you sure we couldn't slowly push it with the tractors?  Slowly gaining inertia?

CSO_Taliza says:
CTO: I'm sure.  We can't generate enough power to budge it.

CTO_Williams says:
CSO: All we need to do is make it miss, narrowly

XO_McDuggle says:
CSO: Then we are going to have to place anti matter charges  I take it?

CTO_Williams says:
::Shrugs to himself and anyone else watching:: Self: Hmm...

CSO_Taliza says:
XO: It might have to be more powerful than that, with the gallithium.

XO_McDuggle says:
CSO : Are you suggesting a warp core?

CO_Loran says:
All:  We may have to use all fighters and shuttles to try and move it.  That might get it to budge.  If not, we will try the warp bubble, using the ship and any warp capable shuttles.

CSO_Taliza says:
::nods to XO::

CO_Loran says:
CTO:  Do you see a way of destroying it?

CSO_Taliza says:
CO: Sir, warp bubbles won't affect it.  We have to destroy it.

XO_McDuggle says:
CSO: Do you think that the ones from the shuttles will do it?

CSO_Taliza says:
XO: Three shuttles and one from the ship will do the job.

CMO_Madson says:
::Stands her tallest and gives Wade a very serious look::  NP Wade: Are we having a party, ma'am... :: stressing the last word::  And no we are not.  Dr. Desai is helping me.  Any new patients coming in?

CO_Loran says:
CSO:  Check to see if you have any odd readings from this asteroid.  I remember in an old Starfleet record that there was an asteroid that was actually a ship.

XO_McDuggle says:
CSO: Have you figured where they should be placed?

CSO_Taliza says:
::double-checks the sensor data::

CSO_Taliza says:
XO: The ship's warp core should be placed on the northern polar region and the shuttle cores should be placed equidistantly around the equator.  CO: And sir, it is a real asteroid.

FCO_Chottu says:
*PO_Macxa *: Lt. JG Chottu here, could you spare a moment?

CMO_Madson says:
<NP Wade>  ::Visibly sets his jaw at the rebuke::  CMO:  No...ma'am.  I was concerned when both doctors on duty disappeared.

CIV_Madson says:
::pauses his work momentarily:: *CO*: Do you need assistance on the bridge?

XO_McDuggle says:
CO: Sir I suggest we go with the CSO's plan and do so as soon al possible.

CO_Loran says:
*CIV*:  You could come up here and see if you can help with this asteroid.

CTO_Williams says:
::A panel blinks:: CO: Sir, I'm picking up something on LRS... something faint, but it's there, and trying to remain hidden.

CO_Loran says:
CTO:  Do you think it is from when we picked up Captain Himes?

CIV_Madson says:
::gets up and walks to a Turbolift destined for the bridge::

CSO_Taliza says:
::checks LRS to confirm::

CMO_Madson says:
<NP Wade> CMO:  There is a patient I think you should take a look at...  Since it seems you have time on your hands.

FCO_Chottu says:
<PO_Macxa> Self: Oh great, mad about the tools I bet.

CTO_Williams says:
CO: I have a gut feeling it could be.  We could send a high speed probe in the direction to find it.

XO_McDuggle says:
CTO: Where is Captain Himes at this moment?

FCO_Chottu says:
<PO_Macxa> *FCO*: Aye sir, I'm sorry about the tools sir, they totally slipped my mind.

CTO_Williams says:
::Talks into a mike, and listens in his ear piece:: XO: She's in her quarters sir.  Behaving.

FCO_Chottu says:
Self: Who cares about the stupid tools. ::scratches his arm::

CO_Loran says:
CTO:  No, I don't want them to know that we know they are there.  But, do inform TIC that I want all fighters standing by for launch in case it wants to fight.

CSO_Taliza says:
CO: I can confirm the contact, but it's gone now.  Couldn't ID it.

CTO_Williams says:
CO: Good idea sir.  ::Presses button, putting TIC on standby::

CO_Loran says:
All:  Our main concern now is this asteroid.  I want it dealt with first.

XO_McDuggle says:
CTO: Thank you. Dragoes: Keep a check on all out going communications.

CO_Loran says:
CSO:  Do you see anything that might give us an idea how its original course was changed?

XO_McDuggle says:
<Dragoes> : XO: Aye sir

CSO_Taliza says:
CO: I'll try to extrapolate it's course from its origin.

CIV_Madson says:
::steps onto the bridge and heads to a free console to look over sensor readings::

FCO_Chottu says:
*PO_Macxa *: I don't care about the tools, if I had to fix the console of a clown too, I would've forgotten to even fix it, never mind take back the tools.

CMO_Madson says:
::Sets a smile Wade's cutting comment and turns to Desai::  Desai:  Thanks, Doctor.  Looks like you're better acquainted with that patient.  Call if you need me.  ::Turns back to Wade::  NP Wade:  Lead the way.

CTO_Williams says:
CO: I suggest full yellow alert, sir.

FCO_Chottu says:
<PO_Macxa> Self: Now what is he talking about.

CO_Loran says:
CTO:  Make it so.  The asteroid could prove more 'dangerous' than we expected.

FCO_Chottu says:
<PO_Macxa> *FCO*: A clown? I don't think I understand.

CSO_Taliza says:
::programs computer to extrapolate asteroid's course back from current position, then quickly taps a message to send to MO Desai::

XO_McDuggle says:
CO: Shall I send out a fighter to check out this possible contact Sir?

CO_Loran says:
CSO:  Can you get any kind of readings from the asteroid that tells use how it might have been altered?

CTO_Williams says:
::Highlights yellow alert::

CSO_Taliza says:
CO: I'm working on it.

FCO_Chottu says:
*PO_Macxa *: Oh, never, never mind, eh, this is about something else.

CO_Loran says:
XO:  No, I want them to think that they are still hidden from us.

CSO_Taliza says:
::waits for the computer to read the space dust emanating from the asteroid, while sending a quick love note to MO Desai, and sending it to Sickbay::

CTO_Williams says:
CSO: If you get a second sir.  Try to extend the scanners to see what that ship is, and what it's doing.

FCO_Chottu says:
*PO_Macxa *: You wouldn't by any chance be having any sudden itches, would you?

XO_McDuggle says:
CO: Then we could use a shuttle and go around the asteroid like we are checking it out .

CSO_Taliza says:
CTO: Sure thing.  ::adjusts LRS range out to UFO::

CO_Loran says:
CTO/CSO:  Lets not alert them of our suspicions of them being out there.

CMO_Madson says:
::Follows Wade to Biobed 4 where there is a small child::  <NP Wade>  ::Takes a current scan of the sleeping child and moves very close to Dr. Madson, handing her the tricorder::  CMO:  Thought you should look at the liver enzyme levels.  Compare it to the ones taken two days ago... 5mg jump  ::Lets his voice trail off and leans over her shoulder::

CTO_Williams says:
CSO: Covertly..

CSO_Taliza says:
CO: Sir, I've found out where it has changed course.  It happened about 10 light months away from here, but I can't detect how it was diverted.

FCO_Chottu says:
<PO_Macxa> ::scratches her arm:: Self: How could he know...

FCO_Chottu says:
<PO_Macxa> *FCO*: Sudden itches sir?

CO_Loran says:
CSO:  Keep those coordinates handy as I want to investigate them when we get done here.

CSO_Taliza says:
CO: Aye sir.  ::saves the coordinates::

CTO_Williams says:
CSO: How is it... can you reach that area without jeopardizing our abilities of not being noticed?

CSO_Taliza says:
::hears a beep indicating his message to MO Desai arrived at sickbay::

CO_Loran says:
All:  What have we figured out as our plan of attack on the asteroid?

FCO_Chottu says:
*PO_Macxa *: Yes well em, just, in case you were, there happen to be some kind of parasites lose on the ship and I thought you might, well, have.. them.. as well.

CSO_Taliza says:
CTO: Remember, I was a crack hacker with the Resistance in my youth.

XO_McDuggle says:
CO: Sir the best plan so far is the CSO's.

CO_Loran says:
::walks over to the CSO::  CSO:  Show me your plan.

CTO_Williams says:
CSO: Okay.. when you can, send me your enhanced scans.  

FCO_Chottu says:
<PO_Macxa> *FCO*: Well, just, in case I were, what would you suggest I do?

CSO_Taliza says:
::brings up the diagram:: CO: Sir, we would use four warp cores, one of the ship's spare cores and three from our shuttles.

FCO_Chottu says:
*PO_Macxa *: Well the other Madson claims to have something to get rid of them, should anyone be infected.

CSO_Taliza says:
CO: We put the ship's core on the northern pole of the asteroid and the shuttle cores equidistantly around the equator.

CO_Loran says:
::watches the diagram go through the plan::

FCO_Chottu says:
<PO_Macxa> *FCO*: The other Madson?

FCO_Chottu says:
*PO_Macxa *: Oh, sorry, the new Doctor Madson, the daughter of, well you know.

CSO_Taliza says:
CO: We position the ship above the northern pole about 50 km and fire four phaser bursts at the cores.  The impacts start the chain reaction and -- BOOM! -- no more asteroid.

FCO_Chottu says:
<PO_Macxa> *FCO*: Yes, well, I'll go see her then. In case I have sudden itches!

CMO_Madson says:
::Is very aware of Wade hovering.  Shifts a little to his left::  NP Wade:  Yes, this isn't good.  I thought we had this under control.  I wonder how his thyroid levels are... ::Scrolls down and hmmms::

CO_Loran says:
All:  Two more ideas.  One, could we use the tractor beam as a repulse and just push it enough to get it away from the system.  Two, could we set charges on the asteroid and have the force of the explosion alter the course of the asteroid enough to miss the system?

XO_McDuggle says:
CO: Sir I am afraid that the gravitation pull from the system makes that impossible.

CSO_Taliza says:
CO: I concur with Cmdr. McDuggle.  We have to blow it up.

CO_Loran says:
All:  Ok, is there a way we can use our phasers to drill a hole down to the core of the asteroid and put the charges in there?

Host Bafii says:
ACTION:  Incoming comm

XO_McDuggle says:
<Dragoes> CO: sir we have an incoming COM.

CSO_Taliza says:
CO: We'd just need to drill about 50 meters to get the cores inserted.

CO_Loran says:
Dragoes:  Who is it?

FCO_Chottu says:
*PO_Macxa *: Ah, yes, you should. In case you have sudden itches. Chottu out.

XO_McDuggle says:
<Dragoes> CO: Sir it is Adm. Bafii.

FCO_Chottu says:
::sits down on his bed:: Self: Well that was uncomfortable.

CO_Loran says:
Dragoes:  On screen.  ::walks down from the science station and stands on the command area, looking at the viewscreen::

FCO_Chottu says:
::scratches his arm:: Self: And so is this!

XO_McDuggle says:
<Dragoes> CO: On screen sir.

Host Bafii says:
@ <ADM Bafii> ::appears on the screen::  COM:CO: Good to see you.  Mission update, Captain.

CSO_Taliza says:
::hears the admiral is calling, neck hairs stand on end::

CMO_Madson says:
::Feels Wade shift closer against her and wishes he wasn't so big.  Shoves the tricorder back in his hand and gives him a "gentle" push on the arm to move out of her way::  NP Wade:  I've put in the new meds and their amounts.  Try that and then take another scan in two hours.  In the meantime I'd like you take inventory of the drug cabinet.

CO_Loran says:
COM: ADM:  We are at the asteroid now, Sir.  It seems the only way is to blow it up.  We are far enough out of the system that the inhabited planet will not notice anything.  I have my CSO monitoring their communications now.

XO_McDuggle says:
CSO: Do we need to use the shuttle to set the cores?

CSO_Taliza says:
XO: Negative.  We can simply use the transporters.

Host Bafii says:
@ <Adm. Bafii> ::smiles, relaxed::  COM:CO: Excellent Captain.  So you have identified the cause of the course change then.

XO_McDuggle says:
CSO: Very good.

CMO_Madson says:
<NP Wade> ::Slooowly moves out of Dr. Madson's way as he closes his hand around the returned tricorder::  CMO:  Will implement the new prescription immediately...ma'am.

CO_Loran says:
COM: ADM:  There is no evidence on the asteroid that we have found.  But, we do have an area charted that we suspect it was diverted from.  We were going to investigate once we dealt with the asteroid.

Host Bafii says:
@ <Adm. Bafii>  ::his brow furrows::  COM:CO: Excuse me Captain.  After you deal with the asteroid?  I think you have the cart before the horse.

CSO_Taliza says:
CO: Captain, if I may?

CO_Loran says:
COM: ADM:  Excuse me, Admiral?  I thought our primary mission was to save the system without breaking the prime directive.

XO_McDuggle says:
CO: Sir I believe that we have enough circumstantial evidence to believe that the course change wasn't natural.

CMO_Madson says:
::As she walks back toward her office::  NP Wade:  And leave the inventory report in the bin when you're finished.  ::Feels Wade's irritation return and thinks maybe he won't be so familiar with her next time::

Host Bafii says:
@ <Adm. Bafii> COM:CO:  Your orders were to determine what changed the course of the asteroid and THEN determine what aid might be rendered to the planet.  If I understand you, that has not been done.

CSO_Taliza says:
CO: I agree sir.  It's definitely not from any natural phenomena.  Maybe the UFO at the edge of the sensors might be a probable cause.

CSO_Taliza says:
CTO: Sorry, Ryan, still can't get an ID on that bogey.

CMO_Madson says:
::Enters her office in a huff and picks her tea cup back up, taking a sip::  Self:  Oooh!!  It's cold... ::Pours it down the drain::  Desai: How's the report coming.

CO_Loran says:
COM: ADM:  My senior officers are telling me that it wasn't anything natural about its course change.  They say it had to have been diverted by someone or something.  We have also picked up a ship that is trying to stay hidden from our long range sensors.  We think they might have something to do with the asteroid.

CTO_Williams says:
::Shakes his head:: CSO: Shoot....  Just a thought... do you think we could pelt it with quantams and phasers, then blow it with warp cores, then push it with tractor beams.  Do you think that would work?

Host Bafii says:
@ <Adm. Bafii>  COM:CO: So your actions are based on conjecture?  I expected more from you Captain Loran.  I want facts before you make a move.  I expect and update as soon as you have them.   Bafii out.

CSO_Taliza says:
Self: Does he expect us to have a system wiped out before we destroy this rock?

XO_McDuggle says:
<Dragoes> ::Closes COM channel::

CMO_Madson says:
<Desai>  CMO:  Almost finished.  ::Looks up after a minute::  CMO: Wade getting under your skin again?  You better do something, Joanna.  He's taking advantage.

CO_Loran says:
::sighs deeply::  CSO:  Send those coordinates to the pilot station and execute them, Warp 9.

CSO_Taliza says:
CO: Aye sir.  ::transmits coordinates::

FCO_Chottu says:
::scratches arm::

CMO_Madson says:
::Sighs::  Desai:  Yes, I know!   Just wish he wasn't so dog gone big...I have to admit it's intimidating.  ::Smiles::  Maybe I should bring in another nurse...

CSO_Taliza says:
*MO Desai *: Did you get my note?

Host Bafii says:
ACTION: The Arondight warps away to the new coordinates.

Host Bafii says:
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