Host Pam says:
Contact! The Arondight has made contact with an alien race they believe is responsible for moving the asteroid that is now heading for the Yreva System.

Host Pam says:
This race uses telepathy to communicate and the doctor and the civilian have been given the task of trying to explain the dangers that the asteroid presents to the system. However, the aliens are having difficulty understanding.

Host Pam says:
Admiral Bafii has been given the information concerning the aliens, and is trying to convince the Federation Council to allow the asteroid to be diverted or destroyed.

Host Pam says:
Concerns about violating the Prime Directive have come into play, but since this diversion by the aliens was not a natural occurrence, the directive may be waved if the Council agrees.

Host Pam says:
Are these aliens really protecting something or someone? If so can the crew of the Arondight convince the aliens to help them by moving the asteroid once more?

Host Pam says:
ACTD is pleased and proud to present the USS Arondight in "The Mind Is A Terrible Thing To Waste"...Stardate 10306.22

Host Pam says:
= /\ = /\ = /\ = /\ = /\= Begin  = /\ = /\ = /\ = /\ = /\ =

CMO_Madson says:
::On the bridge::  CO:  What if we try to image a mother or father?

Host CO_Loran says:
::sits in the captain's chair waiting for Admiral Bafii to re-establish contact with him and let him know what the council decides::

OPS_Syren says:
::whistles to himself in the TL on the way to the Bridge::

CSO_Taliza says:
::checks readings coming from the Yreva system on the asteroid::

Host XO_McDuggle says:
::watches the COM channels waiting ::

CIV_Madson says:
::waiting on bridge for further instructions from the captain::

CMO_Madson says:
~~~CIV:  Hey, Scott...congratulations! ~~~

Host CO_Loran says:
CMO:  I want to wait until I hear back from the Admiral.  But, if we are given the go ahead with the asteroid, I would rather destroy it, then divert it.

OPS_Syren says:
::strolls out and positions himself in the Captain's eye line waiting patiently to be noticed::

CIV_Madson says:
CMO: Not sure at this point.  I'm still working on it.

Host ADM_Bafii says:
ACTION: The Arondight comm channel light blinks indicating an incoming message, priority one.

Host CO_Loran says:
::notices Syren::  OPS:  Welcome back aboard.  I hope everything is well now.  You may take up your position.

OPS_Syren says:
::eyes drift to the ops station and the comm panel:: CO: Thank you sir 

Host XO_McDuggle says:
::opens COM Channel:: CO : Incoming message sir. ::puts the message on the view screen::

CSO_Taliza says:
::also checks scans on the aliens::

Host CO_Loran says:
XO:  On screen.

Host ADM_Bafii says:
COM: Arondight: Bafii here, Loran I have some news for you. ::scratches his chin::

CIV_Madson says:
CMO: I think you need to see a tailor.  ::points at her shirt sleeve::

Host CO_Loran says:
COM: ADM:  I hope it is good news, Sir.

CMO_Madson says:
::Listens intently for the news she wants to hear::

CSO_Taliza says:
::listens to the admiral::

OPS_Syren says:
::takes his seat and activates the console...looks up at the screen when the Adm. comes on::

Host XO_McDuggle says:
::moves back from OPS console:: OPS : Good to see you back.

Host ADM_Bafii says:
::looks around the room behind him:: COM: Arondight: Well it took some talking but I think I've convinced the Council to agree that the asteroid was manipulated by these aliens you spoke of.

OPS_Syren says:
::smiles and whispers back:: XO: Thank you sir. It's great to be back

Host CO_Loran says:
COM: ADM:  That is good to hear.  We will get right on it.

CMO_Madson says:
::Turns her head to look at the sleeve and in so doing sees who is the 'returnee' and quickly turns to face the screen, embarrassed::

Host ADM_Bafii says:
COM: Arondight: Therefore the Prime Directive does not apply, however ::pauses and leans closer:: You may divert the asteroid as needed or destroy it, but you must not reveal yourselves to any of the inhabitants in the Yreva System. Is that understood Captain?

Host CO_Loran says:
COM: ADM:  Perfectly understood, Admiral.

CSO_Taliza says:
::starts to pull up the destruction plans for the asteroid::

OPS_Syren says:
::Has no clue what's going on. Decides to punch up the bridge log:: Self: Prime Directive always means trouble

Host ADM_Bafii says:
COM: Arondight: Then good hunting Captain. Bafii out. ::closes the channel::

CMO_Madson says:
::Is very relieved to hear the admiral's directive::

Host XO_McDuggle says:
CSO: Have you got the remote charges ready ?

CSO_Taliza says:
XO: I have the plans up.  We just have to imbed the warp cores.

Host CO_Loran says:
XO:  Take us back to the Yreva system, maximum warp.

Host XO_McDuggle says:
CO: Roger Sir :: moves to helm and set the course and engages maximum warp::

Host Pam says:
ACTION: The Arondight turns and heads back to the Yreva System.

CIV_Madson says:
::quietly playing solitaire on his console, trying to look busy while he attempts figure how to ask the aliens to stop the asteroid::

Host CO_Loran says:
XO:  Make sure that we come in from behind the asteroid, with it between us and the inhabited planet.

Host XO_McDuggle says:
CSO: Send me the orbital coordinates that you want the ship at to set the cores.

Host XO_McDuggle says:
CO: Aye Sir.

Host CO_Loran says:
CIV:  Could you take over tactical for now.

CSO_Taliza says:
XO: Aye sir.  ::sends the coordinates::

OPS_Syren says:
::closes the log:: Self: why are enormous space-going attracted to this ship ::remembers the destruction of their previous ship::

CMO_Madson says:
~~~CIV: You better quit goofing off! ~~~

CIV_Madson says:
::stands up and moves to tactical:: CO: Yes sir.  ::remembers those years behind a tactical console::

CMO_Madson says:
CO:  Sir, should we still be trying to contact the aliens?

Host XO_McDuggle says:
::receives coordinates and adjust course to bring the ship to the asteroid unnoticed::

CIV_Madson says:
~~~CMO: I don't know what you are talking about. ~~~

OPS_Syren says:
::freezes when he hears the CMO's voice and slowly turns around::

CMO_Madson says:
::Rolls her eyes at her brother::

CIV_Madson says:
~~~CMO: You better not roll your eyes at a ranking officer...~~~

Host CO_Loran says:
CSO:  I want you to go back in our sensor logs and see if you can get a molecular scan done of the area that Captain Himes shuttle was attacked in.  Also, see if you can plot her course and see if she would have come into contact with the area we just left.

OPS_Syren says:
::sneers at Joanna for a second before turning back to his station::

CSO_Taliza says:
CO: You think that she could have flown through their home too?

CMO_Madson says:
~~~CIV: I did it off record. ~~~  Self:  Uh oh!  ::she senses OPS has noticed her and stays facing the viewscreen::

Host CO_Loran says:
CSO:  Possible.  If not, then, we need to expect something else.

Host CO_Loran says:
CMO:  Right now, I just want to get rid of that asteroid.  Then we can come back here and let you telepaths play with those kids.  ::smirks at the last part::

CSO_Taliza says:
CO: Aye, sir.  Checking sensor logs... ::goes into the sensor logs and performs a molecular scan on those::

CMO_Madson says:
CO:  I don't if know if that's a good idea!  ::remembers how easily they moved the Arondight around::

CSO_Taliza says:
CO: Sir, Capt. Himes also was to pass through the aliens' home if they didn't stop her.

OPS_Syren says:
::busies himself with random tasks to keep from making a scene::

CIV_Madson says:
::checks up on the progress of arming the warp cores to destroy the asteroid::

Host CO_Loran says:
CSO:  After seeing this and our previous contact with something close to her ship, I thought it might have.

CMO_Madson says:
XO:  Did Captain Himes mention any telepathic aliens?

Host XO_McDuggle says:
CMO: None that I can recall.

Host CO_Loran says:
XO:  ETA to asteroid?

Host XO_McDuggle says:
:: check ship's course:: CO: 10 Minutes Sir.

CMO_Madson says:
XO:  Did she remember anything?

CSO_Taliza says:
CIV: Commander, remember how we were going to blow this rock?

Host CO_Loran says:
CIV:  Check sensors for any other ships or contacts in the area.

Host CO_Loran says:
CSO:  Check with that planet and make sure they know nothing of what is going on out here.

CSO_Taliza says:
CO: Aye sir.  ::scans communications frequencies::

Host XO_McDuggle says:
CMO: She remember the attack but could say who they were as they took out her sensors with the first pass.

CIV_Madson says:
::checks sensors:: CO: No ships in the area.
CSO: I think so.

CSO_Taliza says:
CO: They don't know of the asteroid yet.

OPS_Syren says:
::succumbs to the urge and grabs a PADD before going to Joanna:: CMO: I need your authorization

CMO_Madson says:
XO:  Those aliens didn't show up on our screens, did they?

Host XO_McDuggle says:
CMO: Who ever attacked Captain Himes used weapons that she had seen before and her shields held up against them.

CSO_Taliza says:
CO: Sir, I doubt the Yrevans will ever see us or the asteroid until it would be too late.  I took a scan of the planet, and found that they have only primitive telescopic equipment.

CMO_Madson says:
::Is busy listening to the others and turns to look right into the OPS eyes::  OPS:  Oh...Uhh sure...Why hi Syren!  I didn't realize you were returning.

CSO_Taliza says:
CO: At most, we'll only be like a shooting star to them.

CMO_Madson says:
::Turns again to the XO::  XO: Oh.  Those telepathic aliens never used any weapons on us...they didn't need to.  I was just wondering.

OPS_Syren says:
::hands over the PADD and tries to say something....but nothing comes:: CMO: yeah, yeah hi

Host CO_Loran says:
CIV:  Just keep an eye open.  We might run into something that we aren't expecting.

CIV_Madson says:
CO: Understood.  ::keeps a constant eye on the sensors and a thought on the visions from the aliens::

CMO_Madson says:
::Takes the PADD from Syren::  OPS: Well, the ship could use your expertise...it's good you're back.

Host CO_Loran says:
CSO:  There could have their most powerful ones hidden from prying eyes.  Just keep close tabs on their communications, especially any that seem high priority.

Host Pam says:
ACTION: Sensors pick up the asteroid still heading on course to the Yreva System.

CSO_Taliza says:
CO: Aye sir.

CMO_Madson says:
::Authorizes the report on the PADD and hands it back to Syren, wondering how red she is::

CSO_Taliza says:
CO: The asteroid is still on current course through the system.

OPS_Syren says:
::whispers:: CMO: Got a promotion I see, who's heart did you stomp on this time? ::smiles and stalks back to his station::

Host XO_McDuggle says:
CO: Sir I have the asteroid on sensors now.:: puts the asteroid on the main view screen::

Host CO_Loran says:
CIV/CSO:  I want to make sure that the explosion of the asteroid is directed away from the system.  I don't want any large fragments heading into the system.

CSO_Taliza says:
::hears the tet a tet between OPS and CMO::

CMO_Madson says:
::Sighs, feeling terrible again::

CSO_Taliza says:
CO: Sir, in order to do that, we have to be on the opposite side of the asteroid.

Host XO_McDuggle says:
CO: Sir we are entering the system now.

CIV_Madson says:
CO: I would agree with the CSO.

Host CO_Loran says:
CSO:  We can do it, but, this ship doesn't have to be on that side of the asteroid.

CMO_Madson says:
::Wonders where Ryan is...she could really use him here now::

OPS_Syren says:
::makes the necessary preparation for what was ahead::

CSO_Taliza says:
CMO: Doctor?  May I see you for a moment?

CIV_Madson says:
CO/CSO: The explosion at least needs to be on the other side.

CMO_Madson says:
::Hears Cal and is glad for a diversion::  CSO:  Sure.  ::Moves over to him::

Host Pam says:
ACTION: The planet's communication frequencies suddenly begin buzzing about something they are picking up on their equipment.

CSO_Taliza says:
CMO: Is he bothering you again?

CSO_Taliza says:
::hears the comm channels:: CO: Sir!  We have a problem!

CMO_Madson says:
::Shakes her head no and whispers::  CSO:  It's fine.  I caused the problem, I'll deal with it.

OPS_Syren says:
::notices a lot of comm traffic:: CO: Confirmed, comm traffic doubled

Host CO_Loran says:
CIV:  Yes, I know that, but, we should be able to do everything from this side of the asteroid.

Host CO_Loran says:
CSO:  What is it?

Host XO_McDuggle says:
::brings ship out of warp:: CO : Sir we have arrived.

CSO_Taliza says:
CO: It seems the Yrevans have either detected the asteroid or us, but they cannot ID.

Host CO_Loran says:
CSO:  I thought you said they could not see the asteroid yet?

CIV_Madson says:
CO: Yes, but would have to give the warp explosives propulsion to get around to the front.  Since, we couldn't guide it with a tractor beam.

Host CO_Loran says:
XO:  Put us behind the asteroid and keep us close to it.

OPS_Syren says:
::tries to understand the info the Yrevans are transmitting::

Host XO_McDuggle says:
CO: Already done sir.

CMO_Madson says:
::Moves over to the TL and leans against the wall and wonders if they will get to destroy the asteroid::

Host CO_Loran says:
CIV:  Can we not use a shuttle to tractor it to the other side?

CSO_Taliza says:
CO: They just picked up something and they're worried about it.  They cannot ID what they've found, but it's registering on their equipment.  It's either us or the rock.  They're saying it's something big.

Host CO_Loran says:
CSO:  Is there anything that we can do to jam what they might be seeing?

CIV_Madson says:
CO: We might be able to, but depending on their level of advancement, I'm wondering if they'll see us.  Although, I would be more worried about them seeing the massive explosion.

CSO_Taliza says:
CO: I doubt it, because it came up on one of their visual telescopes.

CMO_Madson says:
~~~CIV:  And they may take it as some religious sign! ~~~

Host CO_Loran says:
CSO:  Can we do something to project some kind of holographic that will cause them to see space instead of the asteroid?

Host XO_McDuggle says:
CSO: Is there any way to make the explosions look natural.

Host CO_Loran says:
CIV:  Get to work on planting the warp cores.

CSO_Taliza says:
CO: I'll try it.  ::devises a holographic program::

OPS_Syren says:
::wonders how they could have misjudged the alien technology:: CO: The asteroid sir...the closer it gets the more risky the operation gets

CSO_Taliza says:
::reprograms the deflector dish into a holographic projector::

CIV_Madson says:
CO: I'll get down to the shuttle bay and prep a shuttle.  I can pilot the shuttle to move the warp cores into it's path.

CSO_Taliza says:
CIV: Commander, we can just beam the cores onto the rock.

Host XO_McDuggle says:
CIV: We planed on using the transporters.

Host Pam says:
ACTION: The CSO's holo projection has some limited success and the planet's people seem to calm down.

CMO_Madson says:
::Thinks she likes the CSO's idea better than her brother's::

OPS_Syren says:
XO: Perhaps transporting antimatter in not such a good idea...sir

CSO_Taliza says:
CO: Sir, the chatter on the radio has decreased.  They are now confused to the "now-you-see-it, now-you-don't" object.

Host XO_McDuggle says:
OPS: If done right it is no problem.

Host CO_Loran says:
CSO:  That is good to hear.  Now, we just have to keep it up until after the explosion.

Host CO_Loran says:
ALL:  We don't have time to argue this point.  Get this job done as fast as reasonably possible and get it done now.

OPS_Syren says:
::hopes he's not asked to do it...he's a bit rusty;: XO: True...if done right 

CMO_Madson says:
::Winces at the captain's emotion, but hopes they get that rock destroyed quickly::

CSO_Taliza says:
All: Guys, this holo program is not going to last forever.  Let's get this rock blow'd up!

Host XO_McDuggle says:
CSO:  The transporters ready.

CIV_Madson says:
CO: Ok, the warp cores are ready for transport.  I have to sites on the opposite to plant them.  Coordinates locked.

OPS_Syren says:
::returns to tracking the rock on his sensors:: Self: This should be fun

Host CO_Loran says:
CIV:  Then get them planted and make sure they have remote detonation devices on them.  I want to be away from here when it explodes.

OPS_Syren says:
::totally with the CO on that point::

CIV_Madson says:
::locks a series of quantum torpedoes onto his coordinates:: CO: Weapons locked.  ::begins transport:: OPS: I wouldn't mind a little assistance.  Help me keep them stable.

Host XO_McDuggle says:
::sets course to leave when ordered::

CMO_Madson says:
~~~CIV:  Yes, please.  I don't want to be caring for casualties over this. ~~~

OPS_Syren says:
CIV: Um...sure ::monitors the transport making little adjustments:: 

CMO_Madson says:
::Wrings her hands unconsciously::

Host CO_Loran says:
XO/CSO:  We are going to have to keep this holographic up all the way through the explosion, so, we are probably going to have to move towards the planet a little and be in front of the asteroid when it blows up.

CSO_Taliza says:
CO: That means we might be visible too.

Host Pam says:
ACTION: The cores are transported successfully.

Host XO_McDuggle says:
CO: Roger Sir ::adjusts course:: Ready sir.

CIV_Madson says:
CO: Warp cores are planted.  Awaiting the order to detonate.

Host CO_Loran says:
CSO:  If we place ourselves between the asteroid and the projection, moving the projection out towards the planet, it shouldn't be a problem.

OPS_Syren says:
::sighs in relief:: CO: Detonators reading functional

CSO_Taliza says:
CO: That'll be tough.

Host CO_Loran says:
CSO:  Just keep me informed on the hologram.  If it drops, then we warp away.

CSO_Taliza says:
CO: Aye sir.

Host CO_Loran says:
XO:  Keep tabs with the CSO on the hologram and move us in front of the asteroid and a good distance from it.

Host CO_Loran says:
XO:  If the hologram drops for some reason, warp us out of there before it drops completely.

CIV_Madson says:
::finger twitching just above the console ready to detonate::

Host XO_McDuggle says:
::makes necessary course adjustments:: CO We are ready Sir.

OPS_Syren says:
::feels tension rising::

Host CO_Loran says:
CIV:  Detonate the cores.

CMO_Madson says:
::Braces herself::

Host CO_Loran says:
CIV:  Raise shields.

CIV_Madson says:
::launches the torpedoes at the asteroid:: Self:  Good luck.

CSO_Taliza says:
::braces for any impacts::

Host Pam says:
ACTION: The detonators show a malfunction as the button is pressed.

Host Pam says:
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