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SM:      Bafii			          Brain Fredrickson
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

Host Bafii says:
Prologue: _ The Arondight nervously sits outside the nebula awaiting any word from the runabout Camelot.  Unfortunately comms are down and sensors are almost useless, so her fate is a question at this time,
Host Bafii says:
The strange energy signature that they were sent here to investigate has seemingly stopped, or perhaps they just can't detect it.
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Meanwhile, the crew of the Camelot has finished collecting samples before they return to the Arondight.
Host Bafii says:
<<<<<<<<<< RESUME MISSION >>>>>>>>>>
CMO_Madson says:
::at the science station still watching the ineffective scans feeling very frustrated and not a little worried::
CSO_Taliza says:
@::checks collectors::
Host Bafii says:
@ ACTION: The FCO's head wound was worse than he thought.  While he made it back to the pilots seat, he is passing in and out of consciousness.
CO_Loran says:
::sits in his chair watching the view screen for any sign of the Camelot::
XO_McDuggle says:
@::sees the FCO faint and moves to him ::
OPS_Harris says:
XO: Is the FCO ok sir.
CEO_Syren says:
::boosts power to the sensor relays and begins a new scan:: 
XO_McDuggle says:
@CSO: He has been bleeding and is somewhat faint. :: takes med kit and fixes his wound::
XO_McDuggle says:
@CSO: Have you finished collecting the samples?
CSO_Taliza says:
@XO: Aye sir.
XO_McDuggle says:
@CSO: What about the doctor’s medical scans?
CEO_Syren says:
::again the scans return showing nothing:: CMO: Having any luck with the sensors?
CSO_Taliza says:
@XO: They've run through their cycles.
CMO_Madson says:
::shakes her head, frowning:: CEO:  Nothing!  This is nerve wracking waiting for them to return...and not knowing if they are in trouble.  Anything on yours?
XO_McDuggle says:
@CSO: Ok then lets get this runabout out of here. ::set the runabouts course out of the nebula and go to 1/16 Impulse::
OPS_Harris says:
::just working on stuff::
CSO_Taliza says:
@XO: I'm ready to get back.
CMO_Madson says:
::leans over and whispers:: CEO:  You okay?  ::pauses and raises an eyebrow::  Okay, I know you aren't.  But what's the problem?
CO_Loran says:
::hears all the conversations going on around him::  CEO:  Have you figured out what was draining our shields?
CEO_Syren says:
::rolls his eyes:: CMO: Something is - ::turns to the CO:: CO: No sir, I have no idea
Host Bafii says:
ACTION: Timer shows 37.5 minutes left for the Camelot
CMO_Madson says:
::turns to the OPS for a second::  OPS:  Any communication whatsoever from the Camelot.  ::asks in a hopeful voice::
CSO_Taliza says:
@XO: Sir, we have 37 minutes and 20 seconds to get out of here.
XO_McDuggle says:
@CSO: Can you see if you can get the Comms back up?
CO_Loran says:
CEO:  What were the sensor readings during the drain?  Have you crossed that with the readings before and after it?
CSO_Taliza says:
@XO: I'll try.  ::works on the comm. array::
OPS_Harris says:
CMO: Let me check.
XO_McDuggle says:
@::raise the runabout to 1/8 impulse::
CEO_Syren says:
CO: Sensor logs show nothing unusual during the power drain. It might have something to do with the strange power signature in the nebula though
OPS_Harris says:
CMO:  No sings of any kind of communication whatsoever from the Camelot.
Host Bafii says:
@ACTION: The Camelot ride gets a little bumpy, but it is mild.
CSO_Taliza says:
@::accesses comm. system, while at same time looks in LCARS::
CMO_Madson says:
::sighs.  Decides to wait until the allotted time is up to put sickbay on alert::
CO_Loran says:
CEO:  I want an answer to the power drain before the Camelot returns.
CMO_Madson says:
OPS:  Thanks.  Maybe soon.  I know they did have tests to finish.
XO_McDuggle says:
@CSO: Sorry about the ride but we need to keep this speed to clear the nebula in time.
CEO_Syren says:
CO: But of course ::sounds more confidant that he is::
CSO_Taliza says:
@::ignores the XO and continues with his work::
CMO_Madson says:
::looks back down at the scans, boring as....leans closer, not sure::  CO:  Captain, I might have something here...moving within the nebula.
OPS_Harris says:
::takes a seat and works on note pad::
CO_Loran says:
CMO:  What is it, Doctor?
CEO_Syren says:
*ME* Macxa: Where are we on the shields?
XO_McDuggle says:
@::tries to adjust the dampers to smooth the ride some::
CSO_Taliza says:
@::closes LCARS window:: XO: Sir, I can't re-establish the comm.  Must be something with the dust inside of here.
CEO_Syren says:
<Macxa> *CEO*: Sir, if I wasn't here I wouldn't believe anything happened
CMO_Madson says:
::says slowly, distracted observing the scans closely:: CO:  It's not clear, movement of some sort I'm pretty sure...possibly the Camelot.  ::turns around and looks at the captain, worried:: But, sir, if it is...they're off course.
XO_McDuggle says:
@CSO: Roger, Lets hope we can clear this nebula in time then.
CSO_Taliza says:
@::looks at the timer:: XO: We have 32 minutes, 15 seconds.
CO_Loran says:
CMO:  What is their course?
CEO_Syren says:
*ME* Macxa: I'm pretty sure something happened just find out what, Keyser out
OPS_Harris says:
CO:  Why don’t we try and boots the signal to the shuttle that’s out there.
XO_McDuggle says:
@::checks the distance to edge of nebula:: CSO: Then we should be out in plenty time.
CO_Loran says:
OPS:  See what you can do.
OPS_Harris says:
CO: Yes sir.
CSO_Taliza says:
@::opens another LCARS screen:: XO: I'm going to try that comm. system again, sir.
CMO_Madson says:
CO:  Their course should be unchanged.  As I noted, it may not be them.  The moving object is located...  ::turns to check the latest readings on the scans::
OPS_Harris says:
::tries to send a signal to the shuttle out there by boosting the power::
CO_Loran says:
CMO:  Well try to find out if it is them or not and what their course is.
CEO_Syren says:
::torments himself by re-reading the sensor logs for the past two hours::
CSO_Taliza says:
@::closes LCARS again::
XO_McDuggle says:
@::sees the FCO start to come around:: FCO: Chottu you just take it easy we are nearly out of the nebula.
XO_McDuggle says:
@CSO: Any luck Cmdr.
CSO_Taliza says:
@XO: Negative, sir.

OPS_Harris says:
CO: sorry sir I guess it did not work I tried my best sir.
CEO_Syren says:
Self: Surprise, Surprise, there's nothing ::starts a level 4 diagnostic on the shields instead::
CMO_Madson says:
CO:  Sir?  Well, the readings are from the movement of dust within the nebula, not the actual object.  It appears to be moving towards the edge of the nebula, which is not in the direction of the Arondight.
XO_McDuggle says:
@CSO: Well we will clear the nebula in about 2 minutes anyway, Thanks for trying.
CO_Loran says:
CMO:  At what point will they exit the nebula?
CMO_Madson says:
::listens to Keyser's mutterings::  CO:  Readings show they are about 300 km away from the exterior edge bearing 123.22.
CEO_Syren says:
::turns around quickly:: CO: We should retrieve that object sir! Um - if you like or at least see what it is
XO_McDuggle says:
@::brings the runabout out of the nebula and sees that he is off course and makes the necessary adjustments and goes to 1/2 impulse back to the Arondight::
CO_Loran says:
All:  We will keep this position until we find out what it is.  It doesn't seem to be too far away from this location, so, we will sit and wait.  The Camelot still has some time before expected out.
CSO_Taliza says:
@::taps comm. badge to see if it would work out here:: *CO*: Camelot to Arondight...
CMO_Madson says:
CO:  Sir, the object is the Camelot!  ::sounds relieved::  As I said earlier, they are approximately 300 km from us.
CO_Loran says:
CMO:  I don't want to get any closer to the nebula for now.  They will come to us.
CEO_Syren says:
::hears the CMO's report and looks a little sad, he was hoping it was the answer to their problems::
XO_McDuggle says:
@CSO: Lets hope that they tractor us in and not shoot us with the Comms being out.:: chuckles::
CSO_Taliza says:
@XO: I think our badges would work out here.
FCO_Chottu says:
@::sits up straight and puts a hand above his right eye::
XO_McDuggle says:
@CSO: I wouldn't count on anything.
CMO_Madson says:
::whispers irritatedly:: CEO:  I thought you would be happy?   ::turns to the captain::  CO: yes sir
CO_Loran says:
CMO:  What are your scans showing of the Camelot?
XO_McDuggle says:
@FCO: Easy Lt. we will be back on the Arondight soon.
CSO_Taliza says:
@*CO*: Camelot to Arondight.  Do you read?
CEO_Syren says:
CMO: I'm happy, I knew nothing would happen to them ::turns back to his work::
CO_Loran says:
*CSO*:  Good to hear from you, but, your signal sounds a little weak.  You weren't due to return for almost another 30 minutes.  What happened?
CMO_Madson says:
CO:  Scanning now sir
FCO_Chottu says:
@Self: Am not sure what he just told me, but until my head stops pounding, I'm not moving..
XO_McDuggle says:
:: Slows the Camelot as they near the ship::
CMO_Madson says:
::sets the scans to check the Camelot's systems for malfunctions and check the life signs::
CSO_Taliza says:
@*CO*: We were rocked a bit, so Cmdr. McDuggle had me collect some stuff and turn around.  The pilot's hurt.
CO_Loran says:
*CSO*:  We will debrief you when you return.
XO_McDuggle says:
@*CO*: Sir as soon as we are tractored in I need the FCO transported to sickbay.
CSO_Taliza says:
@*CO*: Aye sir.  The signal weakness is due to using commbadges instead of the runabout's comm. array.  It was knocked out inside.
CMO_Madson says:
::after checking the scans:: CO:  Nothing out of the ordinary.  All systems are displaying well.
CO_Loran says:
*XO*:  I'll have a medical team standing by in the shuttle bay.
CO_Loran says:
CMO:  Doctor, it seems you are needed in the hanger bay.
CSO_Taliza says:
@*CMO*: Oh, and doctor, your medical scans are complete.  I'll give the data to you and Dr. Desai when we get aboard.
Host Bafii says:
ACTION: The Camelot is in range
XO_McDuggle says:
@::brings the runabout around and waits to be tractored in::*CO*: Roger sir.
OPS_Harris says:
CO: Should we use the  tractor beams on the shuttle.
CO_Loran says:
OPS:  Bring the Camelot in.
XO_McDuggle says:
@*OPS*: We are ready to be tractored in.
CMO_Madson says:
::wonders if Keyser has forgotten how easy it is for her to sense what he feels like::  CO:  Yes sir.  Calling in a replacement to science.   ::Gets up and comms a science officer to report to the bridge immediately::  TL:  Hanger deck.
CSO_Taliza says:
<Goode> ::covers science::
OPS_Harris says:
CO: I am tracking them in now.
OPS_Harris says:
::fires the tractor beam::
OPS_Harris says:
*XO*: All ready there hang were bringing you in.
CMO_Madson says:
*CSO*:  Thank you.  I'm sure they will be useful.
XO_McDuggle says:
@::feels the Camelot being tractored in::
Host Bafii says:
ACTION: The runabout is brought aboard
CMO_Madson says:
::stands’ watching as the runabout comes in, med kit in hand::
OPS_Harris says:
*XO*: Welcome back sir.
CEO_Syren says:
::begins downloading the shuttle's sensor logs as soon as they touch down::
XO_McDuggle says:
CSO: Go ahead and start on the samples that you have collected .
XO_McDuggle says:
*OPS*: It is good to be back.  Thanks.
CSO_Taliza says:
XO: Aye sir.  ::takes the sample containers and a PADD for the medical staff::
XO_McDuggle says:
::heads for the bridge to make his report::
CSO_Taliza says:
::walks up to CMO:: CMO: Doctor, here is the medical data you wanted.  If you need me, I'll be in science lab 1.
CEO_Syren says:
::begins studying the new information as soon as it comes in::
OPS_Harris says:
XO: Any time sir.
CMO_Madson says:
CSO:  Thank you.  And where is Chottu?  He needs to be in sickbay.  ::starts to walk towards the runabout;:
CSO_Taliza says:
CMO: I think he's still inside.
FCO_Chottu says:
::gets up and walks around in the runabout, wishing the exit would stop moving::
XO_McDuggle says:
::watches to make sure that the medical staff is taking care of the FCO before stepping in to TL::
CSO_Taliza says:
::exits the shuttle bay and heads toward the science labs::
CMO_Madson says:
::enters the runabout and sees the FCO, moving over to him and starting scans.  Takes his arm and guides him to a seat:: FCO:  Lt, you need to sit.  You're not doing well.
XO_McDuggle says:
TL: Bridge
FCO_Chottu says:
::notices he's suddenly seated at flight again:: Self: I thought we just got back.
CEO_Syren says:
::notices something interesting in the shuttle logs:: *CSO*: Commander, what's your position, I'd like to see those samples you took.
CSO_Taliza says:
*CEO*: I'm en route to science lab 1.  Meet me there?
XO_McDuggle says:
::Arrives on Bridge:: CO: Captain.
CEO_Syren says:
*CSO: On my way ::heads into the TL and punches it in::3
CO_Loran says:
::stands when he hears McDuggle's voice::  XO:  Number One, what did you find in there?
CMO_Madson says:
::gives him a hypo of glucose to boost his energy::  FCO:  We need to get you to sickbay.  Can you walk or should I have us beamed over?
CSO_Taliza says:
::enters science lab, sees CPO Plenty:: Plenty: Petty officer, start a full spectral analysis on these samples.

XO_McDuggle says:
CO: I am not sure the CSO is going over readings and analyzing the samples now. But what ever it was it took out the  shields and Comms
CSO_Taliza says:
<Plenty> CSO: Aye sir.  ::takes samples and begins spectral analysis as ordered::
FCO_Chottu says:
::looks up at the CMO, only his fur covering his skin going whiter by the second:: CMO: Eh, sickbay?
CEO_Syren says:
::steps out of the TL and walks into the lab:: CSO: You had power drains in the nebula, am I right?
CMO_Madson says:
FCO:  Yes, sickbay.  You hurt your head.  Can you walk?
FCO_Chottu says:
CMO: I think, though I was hoping never to see a Madson sickbay again.. 
CSO_Taliza says:
::sees CEO enter:: CEO: Yeah.  We lost shields and comms.
CO_Loran says:
XO:  With the way the nebula affects our sensors, we saw some kind of energy reading coming from the nebula.  It had appeared almost the moment you entered and our shields started to get drained.
CMO_Madson says:
::helps him up::  FCO:  Oh, it's not so bad.  Just a quick check and a little something to boost your energy levels again.  ::walks out of the runabout carefully helping Chottu::
XO_McDuggle says:
CO: Our sensor didn't show any thing till the energy spike started to fade away.
FCO_Chottu says:
::shakes his head:: Self: Not so bad, last time I got tied down.
CSO_Taliza says:
CEO: What of it?
CEO_Syren says:
CSO: That's what I thought. I think one of the elements in the nebula was causing the drain. I just need to know which one ::watches Plenty conduct the analysis::
XO_McDuggle says:
CO: and that wasn't till the shields and Communication were knocked out.
CSO_Taliza says:
CEO: Oh?  Plenty: Chief, did you detect anything from the analysis?
CSO_Taliza says:
<Plenty> CSO: No sir, nothing out of the ordinary.
CO_Loran says:
XO:  We couldn't tell where in the nebula it was, but, we did detect it.  We pulled the Arondight about 10,000 km from our last spot and it stopped draining the shields.  I think at about that time, it disappeared.
FCO_Chottu says:
::makes his way towards the torture chamber::
Host Bafii says:
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