Characters                                          Played by

SM:      Bafii			          Brain Fredrickson
CO:      Captain Mathew Loran            Paul
XO:      Cmdr. James McDuggle          Rich
CSO:    Lt. Cmdr. Taliza Cal                Eric
CTO:    Lt. Ryan Williams                    Ryan
FCO:    Lt. JG Patton Chottu               Martjin
 CEO:    Lt. JG Keyser Syren	         Noel
 CNS:    Lt. Cmdr. DiDomnia                Erin

Host Bafii says:
Prologue:  The Arondight has been patrolling its new assignment for almost two weeks now.  There have been minor incidents including the discovery of a small smuggling ring (they were selling saurian brandy and other less than legal beverages).  The past few days haven't yielded anything as exciting.
Host Bafii says:
<<<<<<<<<< Begin Mission "Cause and Effect: >>>>>>>>>>
CO_Loran says:
::sits at his chair on the bridge going over a PADD::
CSO_Taliza says:
::mindlessly taps buttons and monitors the sensors::
CMORangiTaiahiao says:
:: Going over general reports in sick bay office ::
CEO_Syren says:
::frowning at his officer's:: Techs: You'll almost 2 hours overdue. I want my fusion generator back and I want it now
XO_McDuggle says:
::sets in his quarters waiting for Sheri to show up::
CTO_Williams says:
::Sits at tactical looking through runabouts again.  The scanner is on a scanning algorithm::
CNS_DiDomnia says:
::walks onto the bridge - it's been a while since she saw how everyone was doing up there:: ALL: Good morning, everyone!  ::grins and takes her seat::
CEO_Syren says:
<Tech_Slowpoke>: ::grinning sheepishly:: CEO: I'm sorry sir but we just need a few more minutes. The data we're getting is out of this world
CTO_Williams says:
Self: Mmm... saurian brandy.  I imagine they won't miss one bottle.  I'll have to take it in for testing.
CO_Loran says:
CNS:  Morning Counselor.
FCO_Chottu says:
::looks at his console at flight:: Self: Patrolling.. ::sighs::
CSO_Taliza says:
CTO: Ryan, you drooling over that runabout catalog again?
CNS_DiDomnia says:
::nods at the CO and flashes a smile, then looks around to see who all is on the bridge::
CEO_Syren says:
::locks Slowpoke with an icy gaze:: Slowpoke: I was out of this world to allow this experiment. You have 15 minutes, after that I will have you forcibly removed from my engine room

XO_McDuggle says:
:: Hears the door chimes ring:: Door: Enter.
CO_Loran says:
CTO:  Anything on sensors?
CMORangiTaiahiao says:
:: uploads reports onto pad and head to the bridge . Wouldn’t hurt to drop this off in person::  DOC:  Sickbay is yours , I'll be dropping something off on the bridge. Should anything happen you know what to do. ::grins::
XO_McDuggle says:
::sees Sheri enter:: Sheri: Hello good lookin.
CTO_Williams says:
::Quickly taps his screen, clearing back to tactical relays:: CSO: No....  ::Looks at the readouts:: CO: No.  As empty as deep space.
CMORangiTaiahiao says:
:: pads in hand leaves sickbay and take corridor to turbo lift::
CEO_Syren says:
::storms off, muttering to himself about scientists:: Self: You have one calm shift and they want to take over the whole place for tests
CO_Loran says:
CSO:  Anything unusual out there in the science category?
CNS_DiDomnia says:
::hears a bit of surprise in the CTO's voice and grins, wondering what he was looking at while he was supposed to be monitoring sensors::
CSO_Taliza says:
CO: Absolutely nothing, sir.
CO_Loran says:
CTO/CSO:  Find -something-.
CMORangiTaiahiao says:
:: enters bridge on turbo lift  and heads up::
XO_McDuggle says:
<Sheri>::Chuckles:: XO: Hi Jim and what do you have planned today?
CEO_Syren says:
::collects his notes and heads up to the bridge::
CSO_Taliza says:
CO: Why would you want to have something found?
CO_Loran says:
CSO:  That's why we are placed here, to find something.
CTO_Williams says:
CO: There are a few asteroids a quarter of a light year away,  but they won't be harassing anyone for a long time.
CO_Loran says:
FCO:  Change directions to those asteroids.
CSO_Taliza says:
CO: And I have a few gaseous anomalies that have been cataloged, but I don't think you're looking for those.
XO_McDuggle says:
Sheri: Well I figure we would have a picnic on the Holo deck.
FCO_Chottu says:
::turns around and tilts his head:: CO: We're nearing the Yeknom 21 system though sir.
CMORangiTaiahiao says:
:: steps out onto the bridge and goes to the CSO:: CSO:  pardon me  as the OPS officer is busy would you mind seeing that the Captain gets this . It is the final report on the crew’s medical status.
CEO_Syren says:
::steps out of the TL:: CSO: Commander, I need you to find something interesting...out there
CO_Loran says:
FCO:  We can come back to that system.  Lets check out those asteroids.
CSO_Taliza says:
CEO: Take a number.  CMO: I'll get it to him.  ::takes the PADD and gives it to the captain::
CNS_DiDomnia says:
::to herself:: The bridge is just the happening place to be today...
CO_Loran says:
::takes PADD from CSO and puts it in the pile next to him::
FCO_Chottu says:
::nods and turns back, then heads the Arondight towards the asteroids::
XO_McDuggle says:
::heads for holo deck one with Sheri and picnic basket::
CMORangiTaiahiao says:
CSO:  Thank you. :: nods, then turns to head back to turbo lift and then sickbay::
Host Bafii says:
ACTION: The Arondight changes course and finds itself chasing a few asteroids.
CO_Loran says:
CSO/CTO:  Take intensive scans of those asteroids.  Make sure every rock is turned over.
CNS_DiDomnia says:
::leans back in her seat, looking around and sensing boredom from most of them... a bad sign, seeing as how in Starfleet boredom often goes before the fall....::
CEO_Syren says:
::grumbles and takes the ENG station:: *Tech_Slowpoke*: 10 minutes 17 seconds 
CSO_Taliza says:
CO: Aye sir.  ::trains sensors to the asteroids::
CTO_Williams says:
CO: They're just a few asteroids.  The biggest one is about twice the size of the Arondight.  Most are our size or smaller.
CSO_Taliza says:
CTO: Hey Ryan, ever feel like we're on a wild goose chase?
CTO_Williams says:
CSO: Oh... everyday.  ::Powers up phasers to fifty percent::
XO_McDuggle says:
::arrives at holo deck one:: Computer: Run holo program McDuggle 7 beta.
CSO_Taliza says:
CO: Sir, I can't find anything of significance.
CMORangiTaiahiao says:
:: leaves turbo lift and heads into her sick bay::  Doc:  Anything happen while I was gone?
CTO_Williams says:
::Tests phasers for energy readings, and then powers them back down::
CMORangiTaiahiao says:
<Doc>  CMO:   We had a Tech with a hangnail  that's about it.
Host Bafii says:
ACTION: The holodeck replies with garbled sounds.
CEO_Syren says:
::feeling too annoyed to get any work done:: Self: All I need is a pretty anomaly, a speck of dust would do
CO_Loran says:
::feels the phasers being fired and looks back at the CTO::  CTO:  Did I give you permission to fire anything?
XO_McDuggle says:
Computer: Repeat last statement?
Host Bafii says:
ACTION: The same garbled noises are repeated.
CTO_Williams says:
CO: I didn't fire the phasers’ sir.  I was powering them up to test the energy ratings.  I then powered them back down.
XO_McDuggle says:
Sheri: Seems we are going to have a problem.
CO_Loran says:
CTO:  Fine.  Pass it by me next time.
XO_McDuggle says:
::taps Comm. badge:: *CEO*: Chief it seem that we have a problem with holodeck one.
CMORangiTaiahiao says:
::as walking across the sick bay lab notices something::
CEO_Syren says:
::smiles:: *XO* Yes sir, I’m on my way
CTO_Williams says:
CO: Of course.  The buffeting you might have felt was actually some small meteors that bounced off the deflector shields.
CMORangiTaiahiao says:
::  takes 4 steps back ward:: Med tech :  ENSIGN!  What did I tell you !
CEO_Syren says:
::reaches down for a toolkit and heads into the turbo lift:: 
CSO_Taliza says:
<Dr. Shehanna Desai> ::walks into sickbay and hears the new CMO yell at a med tech:: CMO: Doctor, what's going on in here?
CMORangiTaiahiao says:
Dr. Desai:  Cultural conflict  ::watches the Tech get his bum off the table he was sitting on::
XO_McDuggle says:
Sheri: Shall we try the next one? :: moves down to holo deck 2::
CEO_Syren says:
::bounds out of the TL and jogs toward the holodeck:: XO: Good day sir, what's the problem? Buffer overload?
CSO_Taliza says:
<Desai> CMO: What'd he do?
CMORangiTaiahiao says:
Desai:: Sat on a table.
XO_McDuggle says:
CEO: The audio is garbled and you can’t be sure if the program is working.
CO_Loran says:
::pushes a button on his current PADD then moves to the next one::  FCO:  Return us to our original course.
CSO_Taliza says:
CO: Captain, I'm getting a few odd readings now.  It's in the direction of our patrol route, but I can't localize it.
CSO_Taliza says:
<Desai> CMO: Oh.  Med-Tech: You know the rules.  Tables are not bio beds.  You don't sit on them.
CMORangiTaiahiao says:
Desai:  You don't put  sacred parts of you where you could be eating.  Not to mention he could have sat on a laser scalpel.
CEO_Syren says:
::frowns and reaches for his tricorder:: XO: Might be fault in the speech processor. I'll run a diagnostic but it might take awhile. You could try another holodeck?
CMORangiTaiahiao says:
::mumbles:: Try explaining that one to a doc...
XO_McDuggle says:
CEO: I was just on my way there.
CO_Loran says:
CSO:  That's good to hear.  Lets check it out.
FCO_Chottu says:
::ponders asking if that means he has permission to use the engines after what was said to the CTO, shakes his head and heads the Arondight towards the Yeknom 21 system again:: CO: Aye sir.

CSO_Taliza says:
::intensifies scans in the direction of the reading::
CEO_Syren says:
::nods and begins the level 3 diagnostic, feeling happy for the change of pace::
XO_McDuggle says:
::stops at holo deck 2:: Computer: Load holo program McDuggle 7 beta in to holo deck 2.
CMORangiTaiahiao says:
:: Finishes glaring at Tech and heads into her office, mumbling::  Don't they teach Terran culture to cadets anymore?
CSO_Taliza says:
CO: Captain, the readings are getting more intense.  I'm not sure if we're getting close to whatever it is or not.
CEO_Syren says:
::while the diagnostic runs, Keyser uses his tricorder to scan for any broken circuits::
CO_Loran says:
FCO:  All stop.
CO_Loran says:
CSO:  What are you getting?
XO_McDuggle says:
:: waits for the program to start and then enters the holodeck::
CSO_Taliza says:
CO: Insufficient data right now.
CSO_Taliza says:
CO: However, whatever it is, the intensity is growing, but slower.
CO_Loran says:
CTO:  Are you getting anything?
FCO_Chottu says:
::halts the Arondight:: CO: Yeknom system is about 7 minutes away still sir
CTO_Williams says:
CO: Nope.  Not that I can pick up.  Maybe later when we get closer.
CO_Loran says:
CSO:  How far off is it?
CSO_Taliza says:
CO: Calculating...
CSO_Taliza says:
CO: I can't localize it.
CSO_Taliza says:
CO/CTO: But I do have an idea.
CO_Loran says:
CSO:  Well, are we in it or are we not in it?
CEO_Syren says:
::the computer beeps and the results of the diagnostics are displayed:: Self: Not again...
XO_McDuggle says:
::stepping on to the holodeck there is a small beech cove with a gentle wind blowing off the ocean::
CSO_Taliza says:
CO/CTO: We can send out a couple of sensor drones at about 100 km forward and 10 km to starboard and 100 km forward and 10 km to port and triangulate the readings.
CTO_Williams says:
CO: I'm reading it too now, but it must be all-scientific, because none of the readings are setting any alarms off.  I would recommend caution of course, captain.
Host Bafii says:
ACTION: A pregnant woman and her husband burst through the sickbay doors.
Host Bafii says:
<Husband>  Doctor!
CO_Loran says:
CSO:  I'll do one better, send out 3 probes.  One straight through it as well.
CSO_Taliza says:
<Desai> ::Hears the couple enter and goes over to help:: CMO: Doctor, we have someone in labor.
XO_McDuggle says:
<Sheri>:: looks around the beech:: XO: And where are all the people?
CEO_Syren says:
::pulls off wall panel and confirms what he already knew:: *Macxa*: Lt. Elm'rac was in holodeck one last night
CMORangiTaiahiao says:
::mumbles::  Figures just when I started my paperwork::  Husband:  What happened?
XO_McDuggle says:
Sheri: I didn't think we need anyone else around.:: Smiles::
Host Bafii says:
<Husband>  ::flustered, his words coming out quickly::  CMO: She was having pain.. then water... then she said..   ::the wife cuts him off::
Host Bafii says:
<Wife> ::calmly::  CMO: It's time, Doctor.
CSO_Taliza says:
CO: I'll get the probes programmed.
CMORangiTaiahiao says:
Wife:  How close are the contractions?
CTO_Williams says:
CSO: You have the controls, just launch away.
CMORangiTaiahiao says:
Desari:  Take care of him. I'll get her settled
CSO_Taliza says:
CTO: Gotcha.  ::sets up the probes::
CO_Loran says:
CSO:  Launch when ready.
Host Bafii says:
<Wife> CMO: Less that 5 minutes apart. ::turns to her husband::  Right honey?  ::he responds with a blank worried look::
CSO_Taliza says:
<Desai> CMO: Yes, ma'am.  Husband: Let's have a seat over here.
CSO_Taliza says:
CO: Launching now.  ::presses probe launch button::
CEO_Syren says:
<Macxa> ::chuckles to herself:: *CEO*: Why do we let him uses a real bath'leth. He damages the ship more than anyone else. What did he destroy this time?
XO_McDuggle says:
::leads Sheri over to a blanket placed on the sand  and sets the picnic basket down::
CEO_Syren says:
*Macxa*: The delta wave re-inverter. Get someone down here with a replacement. 
Host Bafii says:
ACTION: The probes launch
CMORangiTaiahiao says:
:: helps her to a changing area and hands her a medical gown::  Wife:  put this on and we can check your cervics to see how much you are dilated.
Host Bafii says:
<Husband>  ::allows himself to be lead::  Desai:  But, my wife... I should...
FCO_Chottu says:
::extends claws and taps on his console::
CSO_Taliza says:
<Desai> Husband: You're just going to complicate things in your state.
CEO_Syren says:
<Macxa> *CEO*: Celes is on her way. Um...Sir, I’m having some trouble with Tech_Slowpoke

CEO_Syren says:
*Macxa*: They're still there!! ::slams his toolkit shut:: Don't say anything to them, I’m on my way down.
CSO_Taliza says:
CO: Sir, the straight line probe is stopping in orbit of Yeknom II.  The others are taking up position as I indicated.
CO_Loran says:
CSO:  What did the straight one give us?
CSO_Taliza says:
CO: Right now analyzing the data.
Host Bafii says:
<Wife>  ::follows orders and neatly composes herself on the biobed::
CMORangiTaiahiao says:
:: once she is comfortable :: Wife:  Let's see how far along you are :: checks carefully::
CEO_Syren says:
::storms into engineering and right up to the technicians then taps the leader on his shoulder lightly:: Tech_Slowpoke: Get out!
CMORangiTaiahiao says:
Desai:  How is he doing over there?
CEO_Syren says:
<Tech_Slowpoke> CEO: What?...We're just --
CSO_Taliza says:
<Desai> CMO: He's really jittery.
CNS_DiDomnia says:
::her commbadge beeps:: <Tech>*CNS*: Counselor, the CEO and one of the techs are kinda getting all in each other's faces....
CSO_Taliza says:
CO: Sir, I think I have something...
CEO_Syren says:
::Keyser rests his hand on his phaser:: Slowpoke: Need I repeat
CO_Loran says:
CSO:  What is it?
XO_McDuggle says:
::takes a couple of sandwiches out of the picnic basket and hands one to Sheri::
CNS_DiDomnia says:
:sighs and shakes her head - Keyser is being grumpy again:: *Tech*: On my way ::goes to the TL to see what's going on::
CMORangiTaiahiao says:
Desai : If he can keep himself together he can come over.
CSO_Taliza says:
CO: It's not much, but the probes identify the disturbance as some kind of time-space disturbance.  We need to get closer to get the best readings.
Host Bafii says:
<Husband>  ::sitting calmly in his chair but clearly wants to be with his wife::
CEO_Syren says:
<Tech_Slowpoke> CEO: You're going to shoot me?
CSO_Taliza says:
<Desai> CMO: It might take a while for him to settle.  Husband: Are you going to be OK?
CEO_Syren says:
Slowpoke: Not fatally but...
CNS_DiDomnia says:
::arrives in ME and sees the CEO all up in Slowpoke's face:: CEO: Mr. Syren, is that really necessary?
CEO_Syren says:
::spins around to face Dom:: CNS: I don't know but I assure you it's effective
CO_Loran says:
CSO:  How much closer?
CSO_Taliza says:
CO: If we run into it, we'd be too close.
CO_Loran says:
CSO:  Have you pinpointed its location?
CNS_DiDomnia says:
CEO: It also creates needless tension.  Now does one or the other of you care to tell me what this is all about?
CSO_Taliza says:
CO: Not exactly, sir.  All I can tell it's weak, but building.
XO_McDuggle says:
::finishes his sandwich and hands Sheri something to drink::
CMORangiTaiahiao says:
Wife:  I'm going to let   your husband come over.  We don't want you to get too stressed,  having this baby is stressful enough.
CO_Loran says:
FCO:  Move us forward at quarter impulse.
CNS_DiDomnia says:
::raises one eyebrow, waiting for an answer:: CEO/Slowpoke: Or I can just commit both of you for a mandatory evaluation, but I don't want to do this the hard way if I don't have to.
CEO_Syren says:
::quickly silences Tech_Slowpoke with a glare:: CNS: If you must know, they are running an experiment with my fusion generators. An experiment that was supposed to take 2 hours at most and is now in it's 7th. I want my generators back
CNS_DiDomnia says:
::nods:: CEO: Okay.... did you find out why it's taking so long?
CSO_Taliza says:
CO: Sir, I just re-evaluated the data.  The disturbance is in orbit of Yeknom II.  It's a class M, uninhabited planet of the three-planet system.
CEO_Syren says:
::laughs:: CNS: You're asking the wrong question. It's really: Do I care why it's taking so long?
Host Bafii says:
<Husband> Desai: I just want to be with my wife.
CSO_Taliza says:
CO: We can be there in seven minutes at warp 6.
CMORangiTaiahiao says:
Wife:  You are at 6. Depending on how much you progress you make we could have this baby in anywhere from an hour to 4.   Do you want anything for the pain.
CMORangiTaiahiao says:
::Waves husband over::
CSO_Taliza says:
<Desai> Husband: Then let's go.  ::escorts the husband to CMO and wife::
Host Bafii says:
<Wife> ::looks the Doctor in the eyes::  CMO: You are kidding right?  Load me up, Doc.
CNS_DiDomnia says:
CEO: Well, it is technically your engine, so it's your authority to end the experiment... Slowpoke: Did he already ask you to terminate it?
CO_Loran says:
::nods to CSO::  FCO:  Set a course for just outside Yeknon 2's orbit at warp 6.
FCO_Chottu says:
::nods and heads the Arondight towards Yeknon 2::
XO_McDuggle says:
::finishes his drink:: Sheri: want to take a swim?
CEO_Syren says:
<Tech_Slowpoke> CNS: Yes but you have to understand the work we're doing here. We're on the verge of a major breakthrough

CNS_DiDomnia says:
CEO/Slowpoke: Although if the results are interesting enough the two of you might want to work out some kind of compromise.... CEO: Could he schedule time to continue this later?
CMORangiTaiahiao says:
::laughs::  Wife::  We will get an anesthesiologist over here to start a spinal epidural  so you will be  comfortable.   Good thing you got here in time.  Any more dilation  you would have had to proceed without any meds
XO_McDuggle says:
<Sheri>: Well I didn't bring a bathing suit.
CEO_Syren says:
::pouts:: CNS: Yes, if it's that important. But I’ll need to clear it with OPS first and...::glaring at Tech::...It needs to be when I’m off duty
XO_McDuggle says:
Sheri: who said that we need bathing suits.:: Smiles::
CNS_DiDomnia says:
CEO: Well, I think that making an arrangement is much more agreeable than phaser discharge in Engineering....
CEO_Syren says:
CNS: Agreeable doesn't always mean better, but since you asked nicely ::holsters his phaser:: Host Bafii says:
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