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CO:      Captain Mathew Loran               Paul
XO:      Cmdr. James McDuggle        Rich
CSO:    Lt. Cmdr. Taliza Cal                   Eric
CMO:   Ensign Joanna Madson              Theresa
FCO:    Lt. JG Patton Chottu                  Martjin
 CEO:    Lt. JG Keyser Syren	             Noel

Guest SM                                         Pam

Host SM_Pam says:
The brave little crew of the USS Arondight has been tasked to investigate strange power emanations from a nebula in the Roxe System. Sensors show the nebula to scatter particles and not all for accurate scans. Sounds a bit fishy to me.
Host SM_Pam says:
Several ideas have been suggested, including sending in a probe or a torpedo to see if they can expose the source of the energy. Could there really be some sort of ship in there and could it be a threat to the Arondight? Possible.
Host SM_Pam says:
The Arondight carries fighters as well and they have been ordered to stand by for possible deployment. Now the question remains. Does the Arondight penetrate the nebula itself, or do they leave the mystery for some other starship to investigate? We know the answer to that don't we?
Host SM_Pam says:
So what will be the Arondight's fate? To boldly go where.... well you know or to take the easy way out? Time will tell and tell it will.
Host SM_Pam says:
ACTD is proud to present the USS Arondight in "Exorcist"...Chapter Two..." To Boldly Go"...Stardate 10311.09
Host SM_Pam says:
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CSO_Taliza says:
::sits in conference room::
CEO_Syren says:
::glares at the nebula from his chair::
Host XO_McDuggle says:
::sits waiting for reports from the crew::
Host CO_Loran says:
CEO:  You report is last.
CMO_Madson says:
::in the conference room::  Self: I hope this report is better than the rest.
OPS_Summers says:
::at ops working::
CEO_Syren says:
::jerks around:: ALL: Um yes. We've been over everything and there's absolutely nothing to worry about. The little light show was caused by a mistake on my part...um we used the wrong capacitor, but it's fine now

Host CO_Loran says:
CEO:  How will the shields act to the nebula?
CEO_Syren says:
ALL: I have nothing conclusive yet but I don't expect us to have any noticeable effects
Host CO_Loran says:
CEO:  I hope you are right with that conclusion.  I do not like going in defenseless.
FCO_Chottu says:
::frowns:: Self: Yeah, running ourselves into a wall of dust isn't going to do anything.
Host CO_Loran says:
ALL:  Anybody have anything else?
CSO_Taliza says:
CO: No, sir.
Host XO_McDuggle says:
CEO: Chief in most of the nebulas that we have been in the shields haven't worked. Have you found a way around this?
CMO_Madson says:
::shakes her head no and looks around at the others::
CEO_Syren says:
XO: I'm not sure if there is a way around this. It just happens sometimes
Host CO_Loran says:
All:  Ok, does anybody have any suggestions?
CEO_Syren says:
ALL: But we have taken all precautions ::sounding quite confident::
Host XO_McDuggle says:
CO: Sir I suggest we send in a runabout first with a small crew.
Host CO_Loran says:
::nods to the XO::
Host CO_Loran says:
All:  Anybody else?
CSO_Taliza says:
::stays silent::
CEO_Syren says:
::shakes his head no but keeps quiet::
FCO_Chottu says:
::scratches head:: Self: As long as we go in slow..
CMO_Madson says:
CO:  Will transporters work in this nebula?
Host CO_Loran says:
XO:  Lets try your runabout idea.  Take along Commander Taliza and Lt. Chottu.
Host XO_McDuggle says:
CO: I also think that we should limit the time we are in the nebula.
Host XO_McDuggle says:
CO: Aye Sir.
CSO_Taliza says:
CO: I concur, sir.  We don't know what kind of radiation is inside.
Host CO_Loran says:
XO:  Have the runabout configured for a scientific mission so we can try and get scans.
CEO_Syren says:
::quietly to her only:: CMO: We'll find out soon enough
FCO_Chottu says:
::eyes grow wider:: Self: Oh joy, diving into the deep again.
Host CO_Loran says:
CSO:  That is why I'm sending in a small crew, so we can find out what happens when we enter the nebula.
Host XO_McDuggle says:
CO: Yes Sir and also the doctor could down load some Medical scans that she would like to have run as well.
CMO_Madson says:
::whispers back::  CEO: But if they get in trouble?
CSO_Taliza says:
CO/XO: Sirs, may I suggest we take a medical officer too?
CMO_Madson says:
XO:  Yes sir.
OPS_Summers says:
CO: Do you want me on this mission?
Host XO_McDuggle says:
CSO: I believe that we need to keep the crew as small as possible and we are all familiar with first aid.
CSO_Taliza says:
XO: Yes, sir.
CEO_Syren says:
::smiles softly:: CMO: Don't worry so much, it will be fine
Host CO_Loran says:
All:  I think the smaller the crew the better for now.  I would like to have all my medical staff ready for when we have to send the Arondight in.
Host XO_McDuggle says:
CO: Lets hope that doesn't need to happen.
CMO_Madson says:
CEO:  Guess I'm a bit jumpy after Noit Cefni.  I've had my fill of death for quite some time.
Host CO_Loran says:
XO:  When you go in, do not deviate from a straight course in.  This way, you can just do a 180-degree turn and return to the ship.
CEO_Syren says:
::nods understandingly and whispers:: CMO: I've taken all precautions, I’m sure they'll be fine
Host XO_McDuggle says:
CO: Roger Sir. That was my plan too
Host CO_Loran says:
All:  If there is nothing else, dismissed.
OPS_Summers says:
XO: Am I on this mission Sir?
Host XO_McDuggle says:
OPS: No you will be need on the ship
CSO_Taliza says:
::heads out of the conference room to prep for the away mission::
CEO_Syren says:
::grabs his PADD and returns to his station on the bridge:: Self: I should be on the mission
Host XO_McDuggle says:
CSO/FCO: Cmdr.  Lt. We will be taking the Camelot.
FCO_Chottu says:
::just faintly nods glazing at a wall::
CSO_Taliza says:
XO: Now why does that make me feel like Sir Lancelot?
Host XO_McDuggle says:
:: gets up and heads for the runabout::
CSO_Taliza says:
::follows XO::
CMO_Madson says:
::overhears Keyser and wonders why he would say that.  Picks up her PADD and goes to sit at the science station::
Host XO_McDuggle says:
CSO: Just goes with the ship I guess?
FCO_Chottu says:
::stays seated::

CEO_Syren says:
::groans as he watches them leave for the shuttle:: 
OPS_Summers says:
::sits at OPS wishing he was on the mission::
Host SM_Pam says:
ACTION: The runabout has been prepared and awaits the away team members.
FCO_Chottu says:
::suddenly smirks and gets up, leaving for the runabout as well::
Host XO_McDuggle says:
:: arrives at the runabout and looks around for the FCO and CSO::
CSO_Taliza says:
::enters right behind XO::
FCO_Chottu says:
::walking down a hallway::
Host CO_Loran says:
::goes to the bridge and sits in his chair waiting for the runabout's launch::
Host XO_McDuggle says:
CSO: You may want to check what medical scans that the doctor wants done.
CSO_Taliza says:
XO: Got it.  *CMO*: Taliza to Madson, what kinds of scans do you want us to do?
CMO_Madson says:
*Desai*: Have the medical staff on alert.  Be ready to call in extra physicians at my request.
FCO_Chottu says:
::reaches the runabout, walks right passed the XO and CSO and starts reconfigurating the shuttle slightly::
Host XO_McDuggle says:
FCO: As soon as your ready take us out.
CMO_Madson says:
*CSO*:  The same scans I tried here on the Arondight, if you'll access those.  Basically, radiation levels and types and deadly gases.
FCO_Chottu says:
::nods busily::
CSO_Taliza says:
*CMO*: Gotcha, doc.  Taliza out.
OPS_Summers says:
::waits impatiently::
CSO_Taliza says:
::preps the sensors::
FCO_Chottu says:
::finishes configurations:: XO: All done sir.
Host CO_Loran says:
*XO*:  Launch when you are ready.
CMO_Madson says:
<Desai> *CMO*:  Yes, doctor.  Let's hope all is quiet in there.
Host XO_McDuggle says:
FCO: Roger. *OPS* : This is the XO we are ready to launch.
OPS_Summers says:
::yawns::
CMO_Madson says:
::sets the scans at science to watch for what she previously was doing, then sits back and waits for the shuttle to take off::
FCO_Chottu says:
::taps fingers on console::
OPS_Summers says:
*XO*: All clear from FCD.
Host SM_Pam says:
ACTION: The Camelot glides gracefully out of the Arondight's shuttle bay
CSO_Taliza says:
@Self: Well, here we go...
FCO_Chottu says:
@::frowns not really doing anything::
Host XO_McDuggle says:
@FCO: As soon as we are clear plot a straight course in to the nebula.
FCO_Chottu says:
@::scratches behind his ears::
FCO_Chottu says:
@XO: Sure.
Host CO_Loran says:
*XO*:  If you can't get scans about the nebula inside it, see if you can take samples so we can study a smaller part of it.
Host XO_McDuggle says:
@*CO*: Roger we will do what we can Sir.
FCO_Chottu says:
@::has course plotted and taps fingers on console again:: XO: Course plotted sir.
Host XO_McDuggle says:
@FCO: engage.
Host CO_Loran says:
OPS:  Once they breach the nebula, start the countdown.
Host XO_McDuggle says:
@CSO: Hold on this may get bumpy.
Host SM_Pam says:
ACTION: As the runabout clears the Arondight, the CEO notices a light flicker on his panel.
FCO_Chottu says:
@::heads the Camelot towards the Nebula, at quarter impulse::
CSO_Taliza says:
@XO: Aye sir.  ::braces for entry::
CEO_Syren says:
::touches the flicking button:: CO: Um...sir we may a problem
OPS_Summers says:
CO: Aye.
Host CO_Loran says:
CEO:  What is it, Lt?
CMO_Madson says:
::looks over at Keyser, not wanting problems::
CEO_Syren says:
::taps out a few commands:: CO: There's been a slight drop in shield power but I’m sure it's nothing
FCO_Chottu says:
@XO: We're nearing the outer edge of the Nebula, sir.
Host CO_Loran says:
CEO:  And where is this drain coming from?
CEO_Syren says:
::starts a diagnostic just in case:: CO: I'm trying to find the source now sir
Host XO_McDuggle says:
@FCO: Roger :: braces for the impact::
Host SM_Pam says:
ACTION: The runabout enters the nebula and is buffeted severely tossing the crew around.
CSO_Taliza says:
@::bounces off chair onto the deck::
FCO_Chottu says:
@::slows the runabout down to a tenth impulse::
OPS_Summers says:
ALL: Starting countdown now.

OPS_Summers says:
::starts the countdown for 1 hour::
Host XO_McDuggle says:
@::picks himself up from the deck :: CSO/FCO: Report.
CEO_Syren says:
Self: Just my luck ::pouts at the useless information coming back on his screen::
CSO_Taliza says:
@::climbs onto chair from the deck:: XO: It seems the density of the nebula was greater than expected.
Host SM_Pam says:
ACTION: Sensors on the Arondight suddenly pick up a large power reading.
CEO_Syren says:
CO: Shield strength at 87% sir. I'm transferring power to the generators
OPS_Summers says:
CO:I got a large power reading on sensors.
Host CO_Loran says:
OPS:  Where is it?
Host XO_McDuggle says:
@CSO: Start your scans. FCO: try and hold the runabout as steady as you can.
CSO_Taliza says:
@::begins scans::
Host CO_Loran says:
CEO:  Lets wait on that extra power.  That might be what it wants.
CEO_Syren says:
CO: AS you wish sir
OPS_Summers says:
CO :Inside the Nebula.
FCO_Chottu says:
@::irresponsive::
Host CO_Loran says:
OPS:  What is its location, can you tell?
CEO_Syren says:
::continues his diagnostic on the shields:: Self: This wouldn't have happened if I was on the runabout 
Host XO_McDuggle says:
@::checks tactical scans for any reading ::
OPS_Summers says:
CO: On a direct line with runabouts course.
FCO_Chottu says:
@::opens an eye and puts a hand on his forehead::
Host CO_Loran says:
OPS:  Could it be the runabout?
CSO_Taliza says:
@::looks for any bad things in the nebula::
FCO_Chottu says:
@::gets up and heads back for his chair::
OPS_Summers says:
CO: No it is too big.
Host CO_Loran says:
OPS:  See if you can get in touch with the runabout.
CMO_Madson says:
::continues to watch the scans:
Host XO_McDuggle says:
@::Checks to see if the shields are holding up::
CEO_Syren says:
::another report comes in:: CO: Shield strength now at 83% sir....maybe we should back off a little
OPS_Summers says:
COMM: Camelot: Do you read over?
Host CO_Loran says:
CEO:  I was thinking the same thing, but, lets see if we can contact the Camelot first.
CSO_Taliza says:
@XO: So far, I'm not finding anything dangerous.  Just the usual stellar gas and dust that we typically find in nebulae.
OPS_Summers says:
*Camelot*: Do you read over?
Host CO_Loran says:
FCO_Shamu:  Get ready to back us up from the nebula at a quarter impulse.
FCO_Chottu says:
@::as the bleeding on his forehead stops, opens his other eye as well::
OPS_Summers says:
CO:I got no response.
Host CO_Loran says:
FCO_Shamu:  Back us from the nebula.
Host XO_McDuggle says:
@:: hears something on the Comm.:: *OPS* : Arondight this is the Camelot come in .
Host CO_Loran says:
<FCO_Shamu>: CO:  Aye, Sir, backing us away at a quarter impulse.
CEO_Syren says:
::watches the shield power as they back away:: 
OPS_Summers says:
CO: Correction I got something.
FCO_Chottu says:
@::takes control over the runabout again:: Self: Now where are we..
CMO_Madson says:
::sits up and looks at OPS while she waits to hear anything back from the shuttle::
OPS_Summers says:
::puts it on screen::
Host CO_Loran says:
::tries to listen::
OPS_Summers says:
*XO*: What’s your status over?
Host SM_Pam says:
ACTION: Another large power surge appears on the sensors and seems to be aimed directly at the runabout knocking out its comm. system and shields.
Host XO_McDuggle says:
@All: Keep you eyes open I think the ship is trying to contact us .
OPS_Summers says:
CO: We lost communications and another power surge overtook them.
CEO_Syren says:
::groans loudly:: CO: Shields have dropped to 76%, I still have no reason for the drain
Host XO_McDuggle says:
@CSO: Are you getting any thing we just lost shield and COMMS.
OPS_Summers says:
CO: Its seems to have knocked out their comm. and shields.
CEO_Syren says:
::grabs his PADD:: CO: Permission to return to Main Eng.
CSO_Taliza says:
@::checks systems:: XO: Negative, sir.
Host CO_Loran says:
CEO: Granted.
CEO_Syren says:
::moves toward the TL and punches in his destination:: Self: That nebula is taunting me

Host XO_McDuggle says:
@CSO: How are your scans coming?
CSO_Taliza says:
@XO: I'm not getting anything out of the ordinary... so far.
CMO_Madson says:
Self:  I was afraid this might happen.
Host CO_Loran says:
FCO_Shamu:  How far are we from the nebula now?
Host XO_McDuggle says:
@CSO: I am not liking any of this. I am sure some sort of energy has hit us but nothing is showing up.
Host SM_Pam says:
ACTION: The Arondight's and Camelot's limited sensors show the energy reading to have vanished.
OPS_Summers says:
CO: That reading is gone.
CSO_Taliza says:
@XO: I think there might have been something out there.  I've just seen a decrease in energy readings.
Host XO_McDuggle says:
@CSO: Lets see if we can get a sample of the nebula and then get out of here?
CSO_Taliza says:
@XO: Aye sir.  Activating the collectors...
FCO_Chottu says:
@::spins the Camelot around lightly to get a feel of her again::
Host CO_Loran says:
<FCO_Shamu> CO:  We have just moved 10,000 km from our last position.
CEO_Syren says:
::goes over to the shield control station:: Maxca: I need you to - ::notices the rise:: *CO*: Shields rising sir, 82%
Host XO_McDuggle says:
@FCO: Plot a course out of here.
Host CO_Loran says:
FCO Shamu:  Stop us here.  It seems to have worked.
FCO_Chottu says:
@XO: Aye sir, course plotted.
Host CO_Loran says:
<FCO_Shamu>:  ::stops the Arondight::  CO:  Aye Sir.
Host SM_Pam says:
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