Host Erryn says:
STAND BY for mission #150 of the U.S.S. Artemis!
Host Erryn says:
MISSION SUMMARY: The Polaris is carrying the crew of the lost Artemis back to the Cat’s Cradle one more time to investigate a “ghost ship” sighting.
Host Erryn says:
The descriptions of the ghost vessel bear an uncanny resemblance to the assimilated Artemis, presumed lost to a barrage of quantum torpedoes.
Host Erryn says:
Enough debris was found to account for the entire ship, leaving the crew wondering what exactly is going on.
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ETA to the Cradle, five minutes, twelve seconds.
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FCO_Teasley says:
::at the helm::
XO_Somak says:
::stands on the bridge, overviewing the busy people around him::
TO_Parker says:
::looks around the bridge and glances down at his display::
CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
::sitting at Sciences, going over the computations to compare the energy signatures with his proposed 'hyperspace' theory::
Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
::in the Briefing Room after giving the Mission Briefing:: CNS: Counselor, before you leave, may I speak with you?
CNS_Farrel says:
::Pauses:: CO: Sure, captain.
CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
::looks over his shoulder at the XO:: XO: Commanderrr, could you look at this, please?
FCO_Teasley says:
::keeps the ship on course for the cradle::
XO_Somak says:
::walks over to CSO to find he has asked him:: CSO: What seems to be the matter Lieutenant?
Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
CNS: When you fell ill, what exactly happened?
TO_Parker says:
::Rechecks his console, making sure everything is running the way it should::
CMO_Mea`e says:
::Steps off the TL onto the bridge, looking around.::
Host Erryn says:
ACTION: Sensors begin picking up the first traces of the gravimetric distortions from the Cradle.
CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
::rumbles and points to his figures:: XO: I'm extrrrapolating the enerrrgy varrriations caused by the Borrrg enerrrgy strrream, the grrravometric fluxes at the time of the incident and the added enerrrgy surrrges by the quantum torrrpedo output, could you verrrify these figurrres forrr the weapon yields?
XO_Somak says:
::thinks, then finds a spot on the console and starts tapping, trying to verify the CSO's findings::
CNS_Farrel says:
CO: As I mentioned earlier sir, i've been having dreams that the Artemis is very much alive...
CMO_Mea`e says:
::Walks over to the captain and counselor::
CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
::muses and looks at his findings curiously and begins tuning his sensors to look for something::
XO_Somak says:
::reads his console:: CSO: It matches.
CMO_Mea`e says:
CNS:  Are you still having the dreams with the inhibitor?
CNS_Farrel says:
not so far...though i haven't slept yet.  I haven't been hearing anymore "voices" atleast...
CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
::nods:: XO: I thought so. Then I need to rrreporrrt that while I don't get the same corrrrrolation I was looking forrr, I do get severrral phase shifts thrrroughout the rrregion, which may bearrr up my theorrry.
Host Erryn says:
ACTION: The Polaris nears the edge of the Cradle’s area of effect.
Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
::sees the sincereity in his Counselors eyes:: CNS: Are you absolutely sure that it is the Artemis?
FCO_Teasley says:
*CO*: Sir, I'm sorry for interupting but we're near the edge of the Cradle's area of effect
CMO_Mea`e says:
::Looks concerned::  CNS:  You have not slept since.... when?
XO_Somak says:
CSO: Your theory?
CNS_Farrel says:
CO: Captain...I really can't be completely sure...but the dreams, feel real.  ::looks at the doctor::: CMO: Not for a couple days...
Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
*FCO*: Aye, thank you Mr. Teasley. I'll be up to the Bridge shortly
CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
XO: Rrrreccommend going to Yellow Alerrt and slow to impulse in this rrregion, sirrr. Aye, sirrr. I think that the Arrrtemis has somehow been pulled into a pocket of space-time. Orrr to that effect.
CMO_Mea`e says:
::Shakes head::  CNS:  That is not good.  Is there a reason that you know of?  ::Pulls out her medical scanner automatically to check her out.::
XO_Somak says:
CSO: Do you mean that the Artemis has been split into two, one part being destroyed and the other inside your pocket of space-time?
CNS_Farrel says:
CO/CMO: Every night...i hear someone call out for help...i've been too affraid to sleep.
Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
*XO*: Mr. Somak, bring us to Yellow Alert, if and when we encounter the Borg or get a feeling that it's in the vincinity, go to Red immeadiately
XO_Somak says:
*CO*: Understood, sir. FCO: Yellow alert please Lieutenant, slow to impulse. TO: Set your sensors to full sweep, I don't want anything moving without me knowing about it.
TO_Parker says:
XO: Aye sir. ::Resets the sensors and checks them over::
Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
CNS: Mr. Farrel, since you didn't get the chance to make it to the surface, but one of the inhabitants of Tau Epsilon IV, encountered what he described to be the Artemis
CMO_Mea`e says:
::Puts it back into one of her many pockets::  CNS:  You are showing elevated levels of dopamine.  Sleep is important for many things.  Later tonight, come to see me.  I think I can help you block out the calls and get the necessary sleep.
CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
XO: Aye, sirrr. I brrring yourrr attention to the incident with the Tholians and the USS Defiant, wherrre the starrrship kept moving in and out of space-time. Something like that has occurrred, only I believe that the incident with Ensign Rrro Larrren and Lieutenant Commanderrr LaForrrge also has some bearrring on this matterrr. That's about the best theorrry I have at this time, sirrrr.
CNS_Farrel says:
CO: Really?  Then that could mean that the Artemis really is....
CNS_Farrel says:
CMO: thank you doctor.
XO_Somak says:
::nods:: CSO: Keep working at it. Has the information supplied by the individual on the planet had any results?
Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
CNS: I can't really speak for Star Fleet, but they seem to think that it may be the Arty as well and if it is, we're going to try and get her back
CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
XO: To quote Commanderrr Spock at the time of the incident in question: Space itself is brrreaking up. Only minimal use, sirrr, just enough to verrrify that therrre is something going on.
Host Erryn says:
ACTION: The Polaris begins to shudder under mounting gravimetric stress.
CNS_Farrel says:
CO: I hope so sir.  If we don't solve this mystery  I may never stop having those dreams...
FCO_Teasley says:
::tries to back the ship away::
CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
::taps com-badge:: *EO*: Engineerrring...
XO_Somak says:
::nods to the CSO and moves back to the main chair::
CMO_Mea`e says:
::Grabs the back of a chair::
CNS_Farrel says:
::looks out the windows, rembering the eerie silouette of the Artemis she saw out of the corner of her eye last time she was here...::
Host Erryn says:
ACTION: With a loud rattle, the warp field collapses, unceremoniously dumping the Polaris in the outskirts of the Cradle with series of hard jolts.
CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
<EO> *CSO*: Go ahead....oof!
TO_Parker says:
::Braces himself against his console::
XO_Somak says:
::grabs onto his chair, looking aroudn for details::
Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
CNS: Well Hali, we can only hope, but we're going to have a tough fight
CMO_Mea`e says:
::Suddenly finding herself uncerimoniously on the floor, grabs for the seat of a chair and pulls herself up.::  That was fun...
XO_Somak says:
Bridge: Status? Someone get those shields up!
CNS_Farrel says:
::Pealing herself off the table:: CO/CMO: Looks like we're here....
CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
*EO*: Incrrrease powerrr to strrructurrral integrrrity fields immediately! Grrravometrric strresses will be... trrroublesome.
CMO_Mea`e says:
CNS:  Interesting arrival... ::Looks around to see that everyone is alright.::
CTO_TRel says:
::raises shields::
Host Erryn says:
ACTION: The Polaris' shields hum to life with a smoothness that defies their age.
CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
<EO> *CSO*: No kidding! I mean, uh, aye sir, increasing power to structural integrity.
XO_Somak says:
CTO: Good to see your back. Check that we're at yellow alert, and continue your sensor sweeps.
CTO_TRel says:
XO: Aye sir.
Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
::looks down at the table and back up to the CMO and CNS:: CNS: You and I both have dealt with the Borg, but you of all people should know them all too well. Are you up to this mission?
CTO_TRel says:
::begins to check Tac information::
FCO_Teasley says:
::checks to see if the warp engines are online::
EO_Parker says:
::Moves about ME and looks down at one of the consoles, finnishing the increase of power to the SIF::
XO_Somak says:
CSO: Status, lieutenant? What is that?
CMO_Mea`e says:
*MO*:  How are things down there?
CMO_Mea`e says:
<MO_Parker>*CMO*:  We have a few bruises and one broken rib, but everything is under control.
CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
::taps his controls and begins the powerful short range scans:: XO: Scanning, sirrr.
CNS_Farrel says:
CO: Yes sir...i couldn't stand on the side-lines at this poi- ::Trails off, a visable chill moving through her::
CMO_Mea`e says:
::nods::  *MO*: Thank you.
Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
*XO*: Status report Mr. Somak?
Host Erryn says:
ACTION: The Cradle is a swirling niosma of cosmic strings in ever-changing states of flux. Arcs of raw power dance between them, highlighting ripples of subspace distortion across half a light year.
XO_Somak says:
*CO*: Sir, we've entered the patch. Shields weren't up and we were hit by something, the CSO is scanning now.
Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
::gets concerned:: CNS: Hali, you alright?
CTO_TRel says:
::confirms yellow alert and focuses on sensor sweeps::
CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
ALL: Why anyone would willingly trrravel thrrrough this rrregion is beyond me otherrr than on experrriments orrr suicide rrruns...
CNS_Farrel says:
CO: Yes, i'm fine.  I think you better return to the bridge sir...something doesn't feel right.
Host Erryn says:
ACTION: The counselor hears a voice, ever so faintly.... ‘’...resistance....is futile.’’
CMO_Mea`e says:
::Listening and carefully watching the counselor::
XO_Somak says:
::opens the arm computer and turns the main viewer on, taking a visual look around the ship::
CNS_Farrel says:
CO/CMO: The Borg...they're here.  
CMO_Mea`e says:
CSO:  Profit is the interesting master of many.
CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
XO: It appearrrs to have been the grrrravometrric distorrrtion, sirrr, as I said. It collapsed the Warrrp field.
Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
::puts his right hand on Hali's shoulder:: CNS: I'm counting on you ::takes his hand off her shoulder and turns to the CMO:: CMO: Dr, keep and eye on her, I don't want anything to happen with Mr. Farrel
CMO_Mea`e says:
::Looks instinctively around::  CNS:  Are you sure?
CMO_Mea`e says:
CO:  Aye sir...
Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
*XO* Red Alert Mr. Somak
CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
CMO: Prrrofit is nothing, knowledge is eterrrnal.
CMO_Mea`e says:
CSO:  Depends on who you are talking to.
CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
CMO: I don't speak to many Ferrrengi...
XO_Somak says:
::nods to the CSO:: *CO*: Sir.. A gravometric distortion has knocked out the Warp field. Also, while conducting a visual scan I could swear I saw the Artemis.
FCO_Teasley says:
::tries to use the scanners::
CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
::refines scanning again::
CMO_Mea`e says:
::Smiles::  CSO:  Not all profiteers are Ferengi.
Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
CNS/CMO: I'll take my leave of you two, I have to get to the Bridge pronto! ::turns to exit the BR::
CNS_Farrel says:
CMO: No, this deffenetly feels like more than a hullicination... ::looking blankly into the wall::
XO_Somak says:
::downloads the coordinates from the viewer and feeds them to Tactical:: CTO: Lieutenant, perform a thorough scan on this region.
CTO_TRel says:
::focuses scans to as high a resolution as possible and begins deep scans::
CMO_Mea`e says:
::Turns her attention back to the counselor and takes a deep breath::  CNS:  May I... ::looks uncertain at the couselor.::
CTO_TRel says:
XO: Aye.
Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
*XO* Get Engineering on it, I'm on my way up
FCO_Teasley says:
::thinks he sees something on of the viewscreen::
CNS_Farrel says:
::steps onto the bridge, looking at the viewer from the side::  CMO: By all means...
FCO_Teasley says:
::turns to look at it but sees nothing::
XO_Somak says:
*CO*: Roger that. *EO*: We need the warp field back!
CMO_Mea`e says:
::Lays a gentle hand on the counselors arm and closes her eyes, letting one of her shields drop.::
Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
::exits the BR and heads for the turbolift::
FCO_Teasley says:
XO: Sir, I thought I just saw a ship on the viewscreen
CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
XO: Sirrr, I get nothing on my scans, and I don't believe that this class of vessel will be able to maintain a Warrrp field within this rrregion, though i could be mistaken.
EO_Parker says:
*XO*: I'm working on it sir... ::Runs across ME and tries once again to bring the field back online::
XO_Somak says:
FCO: I must have seen the same thing, Lieutenant. I've got the CTO looking into it.
CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
::blinks:: XO: Wait a minute...
CNS_Farrel says:
::Farrel Feels the Borg out there...a horrifying phyical sensation...::
XO_Somak says:
::ends the comm with the EO, and stares at the CSO::
Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
::enters the turbolift:: TL: Bridge
CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
XO: Commanderrr, forrr a moment, I saw a Klingon battlecrruiserrr off the porrrt bow...
CTO_TRel says:
::raises an eyebrow at Tac console as the scans continually come up with nothing::
CTO_TRel says:
::sees an odd blip which quickly disappears::
FCO_Teasley says:
XO: I thought it was a ship, but it didn't look like the Artemis
CMO_Mea`e says:
::Picks up the counselors horror and snatches her hand away, catching her breath.::
XO_Somak says:
CSO: ::pauses momentarily:: Log the coordinates.
Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
::the antiquated turbolift finally reaches the Bridge and Ewan steps off:: XO: Report Mr. Somak
CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
::shakes his head and turrrns to look at the XO:: XO: On the viewscrrren, not my sensorrrs.
XO_Somak says:
Bridge: If anyone sees another ship, try and triangulate it's coordinates and shape and log it, we may need it later.
CTO_TRel says:
::moves sensors back to the area of the blip::
CNS_Farrel says:
CMO: you okay?  I thought you were asking if you could scan me again... 
CMO_Mea`e says:
::Shakes her head::  CNS:  I am... fine.  ::Looks up into the counselors eyes with understanding.::
XO_Somak says:
::turns to the CO:: CO: Sir. We're scanning the area for Artemis. Engineering has started on the warp field... I believe I spotted the Artemis on the main viewer, but when I checked it disappeared. A few bridge crew have also seen the same thing, but scans come up with nothing.
CTO_TRel says:
::begins different types of scans on the area::
Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
XO: Interesting to say the least, but can you be certain that it was the Artemis
Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
?
CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
CO: Sirrr, the phase fields arrre rrrotating and fluctuating, I have an idea.
XO_Somak says:
CO: I am quite certain.
Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
::turns to the CSO: CSO: I am open for suggestions
XO_Somak says:
::heads up to Tactical:: CTO: Anything at those coordinates?
Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
::takes the CON::
CTO_TRel says:
XO: Nothing yet that I can determine however, i briefly saw a ship on the viewscreen, it appeared to be a Gorn ship.
CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
::nods absently and begins retuning the scanners for a specialized sweep::
Host Erryn says:
ACTION: Reports of ‘’ghost ship’’ sightings begin to trickle in from all over the ship. The reports boil down to about a dozen different ship descriptions.
XO_Somak says:
CTO: Alright, finish the thorough scans and resume normal scanning.
CNS_Farrel says:
::Walks over, standing beside the CO, adjusting a stray hair, fallen from her "bed head" hair::
CMO_Mea`e says:
::Walks over to science::
CTO_TRel says:
XO: Understood, sir.
FCO_Teasley says:
CO: Sir, I can't say whether or not it was the Artemis, but I know I saw something there
XO_Somak says:
::moves back to the center of the bridge, standing near the big chair with a PADD in hand::
Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
CTO: Are you able to ascertain a position of this ghost ship?
XO_Somak says:
::begins using the viewer again to perform another visual scan::
CTO_TRel says:
::works through all of the data being recieved and attempts to get coordinates::
CNS_Farrel says:
CO: With your permission sir....i could attempt to lure it out...
EO_Parker says:
::Taps his commbadge:: *XO*: Sir, I just don't think I can get the field back up while we're in the Cradle.
CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
CO: Hmmmm. These phase shifts appearrr to be concurrrent with ourrr timeline, so it isn't a temporrral shift. Howeverrr, when Ensign Rrrro and Commanderrr LaForrrge werrre 'phased and cloaked', they used an anion sweep to brrring them back into full cohesiveness.
XO_Somak says:
*EO*: Understood. Prepare it so that you can turn it on as soon as we leave.
CTO_TRel says:
CO: As yet I cannot sir. Several locations have been reported however without accurate sensor readings getting actual ccordinates is not possible.
CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
CO: And the shift in the arrrea we last saw the Arrrtemis is verrry steady and strrrong. I am rrreading a small tearrr still prrresent.
EO_Parker says:
*XO*: Understood.
Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
CSO: Work on a solution Mr. Sozor
XO_Somak says:
::enters in to assist the CO:: CTO: Log the coordinates, go to red alert.
CTO_TRel says:
::fingers fly over console in an attempt to bring some of the data into a coherant picture of what was out there::
CMO_Mea`e says:
::Not sure how she feels about the finding of the Artemis.::
Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
CNS: How do you propose that Mr. Farrel?
CTO_TRel says:
XO: Understood.
CTO_TRel says:
::Sounds red alert::
CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
CO: We could rrreconfigurre the main deflectorrr to emit anion waves, sirrr.
CNS_Farrel says:
CO: I beleive it is trying to communicate...
CMO_Mea`e says:
::Jumps a bit at the sound::
CNS_Farrel says:
CO: I could simply tell it that we are here, and where we are
FCO_Teasley says:
::heads over the OPS station::
CTO_TRel says:
::continues entering all potential cooridinates into the log with explinations::
Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
CSO: Make it so Mr. Sozor. I don't want to leave anything to chance
FCO_Teasley says:
::checks power flow to the shields::
CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
::taps combadge:: *EO*: Engineerrring, get a team to deflectorrr contrrrol immediately and configurrre the main deflectorrr to emit alterrnating anion and grrraviton pulses on my command.
XO_Somak says:
CO: I'll assist the Engineering team, sir.
EO_Parker says:
*CNS*: Aye sir. ::Grabs a group of Engineers and sends them off with instructions::
Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
CNS: Do whatever you must, but if you feel that you can't handle it, I want you to stop immeadiately. CMO: Watch over the Counselor. No harm is to come to her, understood?
CMO_Mea`e says:
::Nods::
CTO_TRel says:
::continues to monitor tactical systems as well as discern information from the intense scans::
CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
::configures his sensors to keep a lock on the tear and synchronizes the pulse timing to have it ready::
Host Erryn says:
ACTION: The deflector is ready.
XO_Somak says:
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Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
::turns to the XO:: XO: Aye Mr. Somak
CNS_Farrel says:
::Clears her mind.....projecting out to the presence she feels "We are here....hone in on my position...."::
CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
::taps his controls:: CO: Rrready to emit, rrrecommend shileds to maximum.
CMO_Mea`e says:
::Looks down at the medical scanner that seemsed to appear in her hand magically.::
Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
CSO: Make it so
CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
::begins emitting the alternating pulses::
Host Erryn says:
ACTION: The Polaris fires a series of anion and graviton pulses into the stable rift. Nothing happens.
XO_Somak says:
::picks up his PADD and reads sensor reports furiously::
CTO_TRel says:
::refocuses scans after anion pulses, still reading little of help::
Host Erryn says:
ACTION: There is a sudden, blinding flash of light followed by a moment of silence. Then every sensor alarms on the ship begins to howl as they detect dozens of ships in the vicinity.
CMO_Mea`e says:
::Puts her hands to her ears::
Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
XO: What is going on?
CNS_Farrel says:
::Feels overwhelmed by the sensations...faints, falling to the floor::
CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
::pulls back and immediately begins scanning the ships::
CTO_TRel says:
::taps furiously at her console::
CMO_Mea`e says:
::Seeing the counselor faint, moves quickly towards her::
Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
CMO: Dr, tend to Mr. Farrel
Host Erryn says:
ACTION: Dozens of ships...from every known race and several unknown, some fairly new, some hundreds of years old, are scattered about the cradle.
CTO_TRel says:
::verifies shields are still functioning at full capacity::
CMO_Mea`e says:
*MO*:  One to sickbay....
XO_Somak says:
::immediately closes inner eyelids:: CO: Sir, it looks like we've passed through whatever was holding us back.. ::reading PADD:: Perhaps we have become trapped here like other ships.
CMO_Mea`e says:
::Nods to OPS, who beams the two of them to sickbay::
CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
::narrows search for the modified Borg/Starfleet Warp signature he's looking for...::
CTO_TRel says:
::begins cataloging each type of ship and entering them into the logs::
Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
XO: Would you say that we have entered a rift of some kind?
CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
ALL: Contact! Bearrring 217 marrrk 46!
CMO_Mea`e says:
::Quickly has the counselor on a biobed and running scans::
Host Erryn says:
ACTION: All the ships, trapped in timeless voids for ages and driven to madness, attack their nearest neighbors in an orgy of rage and fear.
XO_Somak says:
CO: That's it exactly. CSO: Report.
CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
CO: The entirre phase varrriance of the rrregion has shifted... rrrecommend we lock trrractorrrs on the Arrrtemis once in rrrange and haul tail!
CMO_Mea`e says:
::Closes her eyes and lightly touches the counselors head, deepening her sleep into dreamlessness::
Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
FCO: Mr. Teasley, extrapulate an escape plan
FCO_Teasley says:
CO: Aye sir
CMO_Mea`e says:
::Adjusts the inhibitor to maximum.::
CTO_TRel says:
::makes sure weapons can be ready at a seconds notice, if necessary::
FCO_Teasley says:
::gets on the nav computer and starts plotting a course::
XO_Somak says:
::wonders if it will be possible to rescue more ships::
Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
CSO: If you think it's attainable, then by all means do it!
CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
XO: It's the Arrrtemis, sirrr! We have to get to it now, beforrre the entirrre rrregion destabilizes again! ::feeds coordinates to helm and prepares the tractors::
CTO_TRel says:
::carefully looks at the firepower of all ships present as they attack their neighboring ships::
Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
*CTO*: Ready all phasers and torpedos in case we are attacked
CMO_Mea`e says:
*CO*:  The counselor should be fine, with all the stress and lack of sleep, it took her toll.
FCO_Teasley says:
CO: Course plotted sir
CTO_TRel says:
CO: They are ready sir.
XO_Somak says:
CSO: Make it so...
Host Erryn says:
ACTION: An old Klingon D-7 cruiser opens fire on the Polaris.
Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
CMO: Aye Dr. thank you
CTO_TRel says:
::brings weapons to standby so that all that is necessary is a simple command::
CTO_TRel says:
CO: Do you want me to return fire?
Host Erryn says:
ACTION: Three ships explode in the distance, ill prepared for combat after so much nothingness.
XO_Somak says:
CO: Captain, is there a way that we can rescue more ships? Obviously these people are stuck in the past, not realising the war is over?
Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
FCO: Good job Mr. Teasley. 
FCO_Teasley says:
CO: Shall I get us out of here sir
CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
XO: Trrractorrr, rrready! The only way out of this arrrea appearrrs to be that rrrift, sirr, but I'm not surrre wherre it will go... unless I rrreverrse the frrrequencies of the pulses and that takes us back to ourrrr space.. but it's just a theorrry!
Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
XO: And take a chance on starting the war all over?
Host Erryn says:
ACTION: The Polaris rocks with the impact of overloaded disruptors. Sparks fly gleefully from numerous consoles.
CTO_TRel says:
::gets a target lock on the ship attacking the Polaris::
XO_Somak says:
::grabs a console:: CSO: Use your best judgement Lieutenant, but make it fast!
Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
CTO: Find the weak point of that cruiser
CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
::locks tractors on the Artemis and activates them at full strength::
XO_Somak says:
CO: Perhaps.. Let's just get out of here!
CTO_TRel says:
CO: It is already targeted sir, shall i fire?
CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
::resets the deflector to emit the inverse frequencies that brought them here::
Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
CTO: Hold off, but if it fires again, fire a couple of photon torpedos
Host Erryn says:
ACTION: The assimilated Artemis fires some non-assimilated phasers in return, slapping the Polaris hard on the bow, just as two Klingon drones impact the stern, damaging some auxilliary systems.
Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
CSO: Hurry Mr. Sozor, we don't have all day
CTO_TRel says:
CO: Yes, sir.
FCO_Teasley says:
::attempts evasive manuvers::
CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
::emits the inverse pulse at the rift::
CMO_Mea`e says:
::Grabs onto the biobed::
XO_Somak says:
CTO: Lock onto the Artemis weapon's systems, fire.
Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
CTO: Fire at that Klingon vessel
Host Erryn says:
ACTION: There is a sudden flash of light once again...then all is quiet. Almost too quiet.
CTO_TRel says:
::returns fire::
CMO_Mea`e says:
::Turns to Parker::  MO:  Take your teams out.
CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
::immediately scans for the Arty::
Host Erryn says:
ACTION: A volley of phaser fire hits the Artemis and the Klingon cruiser, both of which have mysteriously ceased firing.
CMO_Mea`e says:
::Turns to help one of the first of the injured to arrive to a biobed::
Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
CSO: Can you ascertain what just happened?
CTO_TRel says:
::sees the phasers arc across space at the command to fire and wonders at the sudden lull::
CMO_Mea`e says:
::Looks up as more begin to arrive along with a flood of injury reports.::
CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
::reconfigures to long-range scans and begins verifying position and whether or not they're in their right dimension::
XO_Somak says:
::returns to relaxed posture:: All: Report.
Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
XO: Mr. Somak, I want a full status report on the Polaris
CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
CO: We appear to be back, sirrr.. and 8/10ths of the ships came with us... but therrre arrre no life signs... 41 ships, full combat status... but no crrrrews.
Host Erryn says:
ACTION: The Cradle begins to rumble, and sensors indicate the phase shifts are jumping chaotically.
FCO_Teasley says:
::starts checking systems::
CMO_Mea`e says:
::Sends out another team::
XO_Somak says:
CO: On it's way, sir. Suggest we get out of the Cradle before it causes any damage.
CTO_TRel says:
::begins ascertaining damage to shields, etc.::
CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
::increases power to the tractor beam:: CO: We need to leave sirrr, now!
Host Erryn says:
ACTION: A few kilometers away, one of the strings collapses and vanishes into subspace, creating a wave of gravimetric shear that begins to sweep through the Cradle like the tide.
Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
CSO: I would believe the crews have long sinced died off, I wouls assume that the rift somehow kept them alive
CMO_Mea`e says:
::Treats those with the more serious injuries with a touch of impatience.::
CMO_Mea`e says:
*XO*:  Sir, next stop?  This sickbay gets a complete overhall...
Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
FCO: Get us out of here Mr. Teasley
CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
::logs his sensor readings, making sweeps at each ship for race and registries for the records:: CO: Sirrr... now! We can speculate laterrr!
XO_Somak says:
*CMO*: With any luck you'll have the Artemis back.
CMO_Mea`e says:
::Seals the major artery of a patient::
CTO_TRel says:
::types furiously at console as the shields fluctuate::
Host Erryn says:
ACTION: The first wave of shear slams into the Polaris.
Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
CSO: I want you to send a full report of your findings during this mission to Star Fleet Science
Host Erryn says:
ACTION: Three more strings collapse.
CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
::fights to maintain the tractor lock on the Artemis:: CO: I'm surrre I will if we surrrvive, sirrr!
XO_Somak says:
::glares at the FCO, waiting for him to act::
Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
FCO: Mr. Teasley, Star Base 185, maximum warp
FCO_Teasley says:
CO: Aye sir
FCO_Teasley says:
::engages the warp drive::
CTO_TRel says:
::attempts to keep structural integrity and shields within good operating levels as the shear pushes the ship around::
Host Erryn says:
ACTION: The warp drive fails, the bubble still collapsed. Another wave hits. Seven more strings collapse.
CMO_Mea`e says:
::Moves to the next patient::
XO_Somak says:
FCO: Impulse until we get out of the Cradle, hurry!
FCO_Teasley says:
::engages the impulse engines::
Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
XO: Mr. Somak, get Engineering on those engines and pronto
FCO_Teasley says:
::brings the ship to full impulse::
Host Erryn says:
ACTION: The Polaris pulls away at full impulse, dragging the Artemis with it.
CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
::furiously works, reconfiguring the anion pulse and charges the hull with anion particles!::
FCO_Teasley says:
CO: I got her at full impulse but there's no guarntee that we'll get away in time sir
Host Erryn says:
ACTION: Three more waves buffet the Polaris, sending more sparks dancing about and flickering lights and panels.
XO_Somak says:
::ducks from the sparks and grabs onto the nearest fastened object::
CTO_TRel says:
::steps back from conosle momentarily as sparks fly from it, then returns to shield battle::
CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
CO: Hull charrrged with anion parrrticles, sirrrr, I don't know if this will worrrk...!
Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
*Engineering* Get those warp engines online and HURRY!
CMO_Mea`e says:
::Looks around as everyone tries to keep their balance.::
Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
CSO: We'll take our chances, make it happen and quick
Host Erryn says:
ACTION: The anion charge muffles the shockwaves somewhat. The crew watches in amazed terror as every string in the Cradle collapsed in rapid succession, tossing the 41 other ships around like dolls.
FCO_Teasley says:
::tries warp engines again::
XO_Somak says:
::watches the viewer in amazement, taping it so he can watch later::
CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
::maintains the tractor lock and monitors the shear wave:: CO: Clearrring the Crrradle in 8... 7... 6... 5...
Host Erryn says:
ACTION: One more hard shockwave hits, overcoming inertial dampeners and plunging the ship into darkness.
Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
*Engineering* Where are those engines? Get out and push if you have to
CMO_Mea`e says:
::Finds herself in darkness and calls out::  Get those emergency lights on....
Host Erryn says:
ACTION: The smell of smoke from small fires is noticed all over the ship. The emergency lights come on, as does the viewscreen.
CTO_TRel says:
::is thrown forward onto her console::
Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
XO: Get Engineering teams to work
CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
::taps emergency lighting and rubs a gash on his head and immediately checks his lock on the Arty again::
CMO_Mea`e says:
::Sighs and returns to her work, grumbling about the facilities lack.::
Host Erryn says:
ACTION: The Cat’s Cradle is gone.
XO_Somak says:
::stands back up and cleans himself off slightly:: CO: Aye, sir. ::heads into the TL, going to engineering::
CTO_TRel says:
::begins working to get her systems functioning fully again::
Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
CSO: Run scans on the Artemis, ascertain if there is any Borg presence still abundant?
Host Erryn says:
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