Host Erryn says:
MISSION SUMMARY: The Artemis has been sent to undertake a scientific investigation of the Javers Cloud, a region of space packed with molecular monofilaments.

Host Erryn says:
These filaments would cut a ship without shields in two.

Host Erryn says:
A larger ship couldn't even hope to maneuver into the cloud for study, but the Artemis is small and packed with good sensor equipment.

Host Erryn says:
A Romulan scout-class ship, the Quetrak, is also in the area and is similarly equipped. This mission will mark another episode of postwar cooperation between the Romulan Empire and the Federation....

Host Erryn says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<Begin Mission>>>>>>>>>>>>

XO_Somak says:
::sitting on the bridge, keeping interested with the chair computer::

CMO_Mea`e says:
::In sickbay, supervising and assisting putting away the supplies.::

CTO_TRel says:
::is at TAC running careful scans::

FCO_Teasley says:
::at the helm::

SBC_XanTek says:
@::on the bridge of the Quetrak::

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
::sits at SCI on the Bridge, refining his sensor controls::

FCO_Teasley says:
::plotting safest course::

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
::in his quarters taking a nap after being up for the past 16 hours::

CEO_Russel says:
::In ME.::

Host Erryn says:
ACTION: The Artemis is four minutes, thirteen seconds away from the Cloud.

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
XO: Apprrroaching the Javerrrs Cloud, Commanderrr.

FCO_Teasley says:
XO: We're about 4 minutes away from the cloud

SBC_XanTek says:
@::en route to the Javers Cloud::

CNS_Farrel says:
::arrives on the bridge, making some notes on her PADD from her last appointment, then takes her seat a chair across from Somak.  Nods to him::

XO_Somak says:
::looks up:: CSO/FCO: Thank you, lieutenants

FCO_Teasley says:
XO: Reducing speed to impulse sir

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
::begins scanning the Cloud and for other vessels::

CMO_Mea`e says:
MO:  That's about it Sarah.  If you will finish updating the news crew charts, we can honestly say that we were up to date for once... even if it all of five minutes.

XO_Somak says:
::gives the Counselor a nod and then one to the FCO::

XO_Somak says:
*CO*: Somak to the Captain.

CMO_Mea`e says:
<MO Parks> ::Smiles::  CMO:  I hear you.  ::Pulls up the new crews data and begins to set-up physicals.::

CNS_Farrel says:
::Watches the swirling could on the viewer, curious yet cautious of it::

SBC_XanTek says:
@::preparing to commence their scientific investigation with Romulan efficiency::

FCO_Teasley says:
::checks the ETA::XO: Sir, I think I dropped out of warp a little prematurely, going to warp speed again

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
::in a sleepily stupor, he reaches for his COMM badge:: XO: Yes#1?

Host Erryn says:
ACTION: The Quetrak arrives at the edge of the Cloud and begins scanning at its periphery.

FCO_Teasley says:
XO: I do apologize for the inconvenience

CTO_TRel says:
::scans the mass for problem causing molecular monofilaments continuously::

XO_Somak says:
*CO*: Sir, we're approaching the cloud. The Romulans have also appeared on sensors.

CEO_Russel says:
::Walks to his office, sits at his desks and starts working on some late reports.::

SBC_XanTek says:
@::orders her crew around while watching the data coming in::

CMO_Mea`e says:
MO:  Well, I think I shall go and visit the bridge of my new home.

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
::judiciously avoids doing a deliberate scan of the Romulan directly, though his curiosity is piqued, turning his sensors towards the cloud::

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
::slowly swings his left leg over the edge of his bed and then his right and sits up half asleep:: *XO*: Ok on my way. Brief me after I arrive.

CMO_Mea`e says:
<MO Parks> ::Nods:: CMO:  I have things covered here.  ::Hands her chief a medkit::  One of the TO Trans said they needed another one there.

FCO_Teasley says:
::checks the ETA::

CTO_TRel says:
::briefly turns, scans toward other ships and then back to the cloud::

CMO_Mea`e says:
MO:  Thanks.  ::Takes it with a smile and heads out the door, the corridor relatively quiet at the moment.::

SBC_XanTek says:
@::orders her engineers to keep a close eye on the shields::

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
Computer: Lights to 35% ::the lights slowly come up and Ewan begins to slip his boots over his feet::

CMO_Mea`e says:
::Enters the nearest turbolift.:: Computer:  Bridge.

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
::keeps monitoring his sensors and taps a couple unsheathed claws on his console::

Host Erryn says:
ETA: The Artemis arrives at the Javers Cloud.

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
::walks into small bathroom, where he steps up to a sink and runs some water over his hands, then splashes it over his face to refresh himself::

CMO_Mea`e says:
::Steps of the TL and glances around the bridge.  She can't help but compare it to the Sovereign's::

CNS_Farrel says:
::Watches the Javers cloud, now much bigger then last time she looked at it...::

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
::begins recording telemetry of the cloud::

SBC_XanTek says:
@::looks over the data, fascinated::

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
::takes a brief look into the mirror and makes his way out of the bathroom then out of his quarters. He makes his way to the turbo lift and enters:: TL: Bridge

CMO_Mea`e says:
::Walks over to the counselor.::

FCO_Teasley says:
::keeps the ship a safe distance away::

XO_Somak says:
::draws his attention away from his computer to look at the viewscreen::

Host Erryn says:
ACTION: Looking into the cloud reveals a purple-green haze, with the occasional arc of high energy bolting across one space or another.

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
::exits the turbolift and unto the Bridge:: XO: I have the CON, Mr. Somak

SBC_XanTek says:
@::is notified that the Federation ship is in the area.  Considers hailing them but is too involved in the mission::

CNS_Farrel says:
::Stops staring at the cloud, noticing the doctor:: CMO: Hi Doctor.  Things quiet in sickbay?

XO_Somak says:
::stands up to greet the Capt.:: CO: Yes, sir. The Romulans are in communication range.

CEO_Russel says:
::puts the PADD away and takes another, with a sigh.::

CTO_TRel says:
XO: Sir, do you want to hail them?

CMO_Mea`e says:
CNS:  At the moment.  Supplies are stowed and Sarah is setting up appointments for physicals.  But they won't start until the next day.

SBC_XanTek says:
@::analyzing the energy spikes::
Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
::looks to his CTO:: CTO: Open a communications channel to the Romulan vessel Mr. T'Rel

CNS_Farrel says:
::Raises an eyebrow as the energy bolts illuminate the bridge::  CMO: Physicals?  It's that time already?

CTO_TRel says:
CO: Yes, sir.... ::punches buttons until a channel is established:: ...channel open.

XO_Somak says:
::allows the Captain to fill in and takes his seat::

FCO_Teasley says:
::plots courses away from the system if needed::

SBC_XanTek says:
@::isn't too sure about collaborating with the Federation, but orders are orders::

CMO_Mea`e says:
::Chuckles::  CNS:  Physicals are rarely done.  We have all the new crew to process and then start the cycle for everyone else.

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
::nods to his CTO:: COMM: Quetrak: This is Capt. Ewan MacPherson-Quest of the USS Artemis

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
::begins scanning the energy arcs with interest:: Self: Hmmm..

CTO_TRel says:
::monitors communications channel which fluctuates::

XO_Somak says:
::looks at his monitor and reads the scans on the cloud::

SBC_XanTek says:
@COMM:  Artemis:  CO:  Sub-Commander Xan'Tek of the RSE Quetrak.  Good day, gentleman.

Host Erryn says:
ACTION: Another arc of energy looks as if it reaches out for the Quetrak, but falls far short.

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
COMM: Quetrak: Good day to you Sub-Commander

XO_Somak says:
::glances up at the monitor to show some common respect before returning to his computer::

SBC_XanTek says:
@::nods at the image of the CO on her viewscreen::

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
XO: Hmmm. Commanderrr, those enerrrgy spikes...

SBC_XanTek says:
@::hopes the Federation types notice the bustling efficiency of the Romulan crew behind her::

XO_Somak says:
::slides out of the COMM's view:: CSO: Perhaps we should raise shields immediately?

CNS_Farrel says:
CMO: what do you think of the Artemis so far?

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
COMM: Quetrak: Have you been here long, Sub-Commander? I see that you and your crew are hard at work, as is mine

CTO_TRel says:
::raises shields::

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
XO: Aye, sirrr. They appearrr to be rrresidual prrrotomatterrr arrrcing off the monofilaments.

SBC_XanTek says:
@COMM:  Artemis: CO:  Just a few minutes, but we are collecting some interesting data so far.  With your permission will we share our observations with you.

XO_Somak says:
::nods to Sozor, and ambles over to the CTO console::

CMO_Mea`e says:
CNS:  Well... it is kind of hard to say just yet.  I do prefer it over the Polaris, hands down.  Matter of fact, it was probably good for me to be on that ship first so I could appreciate the Artemis.  It will take me some time to get used to things here and get to know everyone.

XO_Somak says:
CO: Captain, we're going to raise shields here, we suggest you advise the Romulans to do the same.

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
::clears throat:: XO: Perrrhaps we should inforrrm ourrr.... colleagues?

SBC_XanTek says:
@::signals to an efficient looking Romulan officer behind her to prepare to transmit their data to the Artemis::

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
COMM: Quetrak: Sub-Commander, of course this is a joint mission between our two peoples. My XO has informed that we must raise our shields and suggests that you do the same

CNS_Farrel says:
CMO: Not too long, you get to know everyone pretty fast on a Steamrunner class...

SBC_XanTek says:
@COMM:  Artemis:  CO:  Our shields are up, Captain.  Have you not scanned us?  ::finds it hard to believe they have not::

Host Erryn says:
ACTION: Another large bolt flashes across the cloud to confirm the CO's point.

CTO_TRel says:
::continues monitoring communications as well as shields and scans::

XO_Somak says:
::looks back to the CTO:: CTO: Status?

CMO_Mea`e says:
CNS:  That is one of the advantages of a smaller ship.  I look forward to discovering more.

CNS_Farrel says:
CMO: So what did you end up making out of that Tholian silk?

FCO_Teasley says:
::keeps an eye on the energy spikes::

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
::shakes his head:: CO: Captain, I'm not surrre that it is a minimal rrrisk to the ship to take us in therrre...

CEO_Russel says:
::puts the PADD down, stands and walks out of his office.  Heads for the TL.::

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
COMM: Quetrak: ::smiles:: My apologies Sub-Commander, how stupid of me

CTO_TRel says:
XO: Shields are up to protect from the energy surges and communications are thus far uninterrupted. Shields are also functioning within normal parameters..

CMO_Mea`e says:
CNS: I have not had the time to do anything just yet, between getting settled in my new quarters and seeing to the restocking of sickbay.  But I plan to make a flowing skirt of it.

CNS_Farrel says:
CMO: Oh that will be lovely

SBC_XanTek says:
@::softens a bit::  COMM:  Artemis:  CO:  Thank you for the warning, regardless.  Are you ready to receive our data?

CMO_Mea`e says:
CNS:  I think so.  And did you get a chance to make the scarf or would you like me?

CEO_Russel says:
::Enters TL.::  TL:  Bridge.

XO_Somak says:
XO: Excellent. Correlate with the CEO to get our shields to the inverse of the frequency of the bolts, so we have maximum deflection.

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
::looks over to his CTO:: CTO: Mr. T'Rel, ready to receive a transmission of data from the Quetrak?

CNS_Farrel says:
CMO: Not yet, I haven't had much time either...we should get together and work on our projects.

CTO_TRel says:
::taps at the panel in front of her::

CTO_TRel says:
CO: Yes, sir.

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
::scans the arcing energy and measures the discharge output against the shields::

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
COMM: Quetrak: Transfer at your discretion Sub-Commander

CMO_Mea`e says:
CNS:  Sounds good to me.  How about dinner tonight if things stay quiet and we can see what we can come up with.

CEO_Russel says:
::TL stops.  Walks onto the bridge.::

FCO_Teasley says:
CO: Sir, I have emergency escape courses plotted

CTO_TRel says:
::glances at scans while waiting for the Romulans to begin the transfer::

CNS_Farrel says:
CMO: okay, here's hoping.

SBC_XanTek says:
@::signals to an efficient looking Romulan officer behind her to transmit the data::

Host Erryn says:
ACTION: A solid stream of data pours into the Artemis databanks.

CMO_Mea`e says:
::Smiles as she turns to the screen::  CNS:  It is rather lovely in its own way.

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
::nods at his FCO:: FCO: Thank you Mr. Teasley, a job well done as usual

CTO_TRel says:
::taps at computer console with concentration while the data pours into the computer::

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
::monitors the incoming data::

CTO_TRel says:
CO: Receiving data.

FCO_Teasley says:
CO: Thank you sir

SBC_XanTek says:
@COMM:  Artemis: CO:  Its coming now.  We are going to move in a little closer, I think.

CEO_Russel says:
::looks at the cloud on the viewscreen for a few moments.::

CNS_Farrel says:
CMO: I've never seen anything like it before...

XO_Somak says:
::continues on back to his chair, satisfied::

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
::thinks to himself:: if there is any FCO that is the most efficient in Star Fleet, it has to be Teasley hands down

SBC_XanTek says:
@::signals their efficient looking pilot to move in a little closer::

CMO_Mea`e says:
CNS:  I think...  with all the data our science department is collecting, I would like to make a holo-sculptor of it.

SBC_XanTek says:
@::wonders if the Artemis will do them the courtesy of sharing their data::

CTO_TRel says:
::looks over the data as it scrolls past on the computer console but diverts most energy to watching the cloud and the shield status::

FCO_Teasley says:
::checks the nav. computer::

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
COMM: Quetrak: Thank you Sub-Commander, we'll transfer any data that we may have once it is collected

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
::looks to the XO:: XO: Data rrrecieved. Perrrmission to trrransmit?

SBC_XanTek says:
@COMM:  Artemis:  CO:  Your cooperation is appreciated.

CNS_Farrel says:
CMO: It is pretty to watch...almost hypnotic.  ::Wonders where in her quarters the holo-image would fit...perhaps beside the sofa?::

FCO_Teasley says:
CO: Shall I launch a probe sir

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
CSO: Mr. Sozor, have you any data that we may share with the Romulans?

SBC_XanTek says:
@::stares at the cloud with fascination as the Quetrak moves slightly closer to it::

CMO_Mea`e says:
CNS:  And yet... so potentially deadly.

Host Erryn says:
ACTION: A particularly bright and spastic series of arcs flashes throughout the cloud.

CEO_Russel says:
::walks down to the ENG station.::

SO_Sozorstennaj says:
CO: Only what we've rrrecieved so farrr and the data frrrom Memorrry Alpha, Captain.

SBC_XanTek says:
@::runs over to a science console to see what the sensors say about that little light show::

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
FCO: Get on it and make it so

CTO_TRel says:
::carefully analyzes the distance of the arcs and how safe the position is of the Artemis::

FCO_Teasley says:
CO: Aye sir

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
CSO: Ok Mr. Sozor, let me know when you gather anything important that we may send them 

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
CO: With ourrr shields at full strrrength, it should be rrrelatively safe to enterrr, but if the shields should fail at any time...

FCO_Teasley says:
CO: Permission to leave the bridge sir

CMO_Mea`e says:
::Hands the med. kit to a passing tactical officer and points to the CTO's station.::

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
FCO: Granted Mr. Teasley, but get back here as soon as possible when you’re done

FCO_Teasley says:
CO: Aye sir ::heads for the TL::

CEO_Russel says:
::takes a quick look at the data collected thus far.::

FCO_Teasley says:
::gets into TL::TL: Shuttlebay

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
CNS: May I speak with you Hali?

CNS_Farrel says:
::looks from the viewer:: CO: Of course sir.

SBC_XanTek says:
@::scanning away in scientist heaven::

CMO_Mea`e says:
CNS:  I guess I will leave you to the captain and go back down to check on things in medical.

FCO_Teasley says:
::gets out of TL and walks into the shuttlebay::

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
::muses and records everything his scanners detect::

FCO_Teasley says:
::finds a probe and starts to do some rewiring::

Host Erryn says:
ACTION: The Cloud subtly shifts hues, becoming a blue and red blend.

CNS_Farrel says:
CMO: Alright, see you tonight then.

FCO_Teasley says:
::finishes and heads back to the TL::

FCO_Teasley says:
TL: Bridge

SBC_XanTek says:
@::looks at the viewscreen wondering what caused the change in color::

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
::Flicks his tail’s tip:: Self: Odd...

XO_Somak says:
::watches the viewscreen, admiring the change but also wondering its cause::

CMO_Mea`e says:
::Nods and starts to head off the bridge, but stops as she passes the CSO::  CSO:  What?

SBC_XanTek says:
@::orders her science team to analyze it immediately::

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
CTO: Mute the COMM

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
::refines sensors to scan the cloud's particles and determine the cause of the color shift::

CTO_TRel says:
CO: Aye.

FCO_Teasley says:
::arrives on the bridge::  CO: The probe is ready for launch sir

CTO_TRel says:
::presses a few buttons and the COMM is muted::

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
FCO: Make it happen Mr. Teasley

Host Erryn says:
ACTION: Another bolt surges through the Cloud, lighting its passage with a green tint.

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
CMO: That colorrr shift. Theorrretically, those parrrticles shouldn't change colorrr that farrr acrrross the spectrrrum.

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
CNS: What do you make of our Romulan friends Hali? Is the Sub-Commander hiding anything?

CTO_TRel says:
::begins going through systems to reinforce the shields and make a plan for drawing additional power if necessary::

FCO_Teasley says:
CO: Aye sir  ::launches the probe::

CMO_Mea`e says:
CSO:  I regret my knowledge is limited in this other then to the aesthetics of it.

Host Erryn says:
ACTION: The probe launches, and soon enters the cloud, deftly adjusting course around monofilaments just as the FCO programmed it to.

SBC_XanTek says:
@::notices the launch and tracks the probe::

CNS_Farrel says:
::Looking at the image of the sub-commander for a moment:: CO: I don't think so sir, she seems genuinely intent on analyzing this phenomenon sir, excited even.

XO_Somak says:
::reads the downstream and forwards it to the Romulan ship::

FCO_Teasley says:
::sets the probe to automatically send the Artemis any information it could gather::

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
CNS: ::nods:: Thank you Hali, but keep your attention focused on them

SBC_XanTek says:
@::notices the data coming in from the probe and nods at the viewscreen in thanks::

CNS_Farrel says:
CO: Yes Captain.

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
CTO: Mr. T'Rel, unmute the COMM

SBC_XanTek says:
@::pours over all the incoming data with her science team::

FCO_Teasley says:
::checks on the probe::

Host Erryn says:
ACTION: Every screen on the Artemis goes black.

CTO_TRel says:
::quickly undoes the muting on the COMM::

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
::Hmmms:: CMO: Well, it appearrrs as though the prrrotomatterrr fluctuates with contact against the monofilaments. It causes the arrrcs of enerrrgy, and those in turrrn affect the individual parrrticles, causing that rrripple effect.

CMO_Mea`e says:
::Looking at the CSO's screen blinks::  CSO:  What happened?

CTO_TRel says:
::raises an eyebrow at the sudden loss of everything::

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
::blinks::

FCO_Teasley says:
::sees his screen go black::  What the heck?

CEO_Russel says:
self:  what the...?

XO_Somak says:
::starts tapping on his screen::

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
CEO: Mr. Russel, find out what just happened..  ASAP

SBC_XanTek says:
@::Still pouring over the data with excitement::

CTO_TRel says:
::sees screen go black::

CEO_Russel says:
CO:  Aye, sir.  ::stands and heads for TL.::

CNS_Farrel says:
::Opens her mind to the blackness around her, returning from the thoughts of the Romulan commander::

Host Erryn says:
ACTION: The Greek symbol omega appears on all of the screens.

XO_Somak says:
CSO: Sozor, you have a tricorder somewhere, right?

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
XO: Aye, sirrr...

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
::says to himself:; what the H...

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
::pulls out his tricorder and opens it, beginning to scan::

FCO_Teasley says:
::sees the Greek symbol:: CO: Captain what is that?

XO_Somak says:
CSO: Pull it out and try and find something then.

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
XO: Worrrking on it, sirrr.

CMO_Mea`e says:
CSO:  I believe... that is a Greek symbol.

CTO_TRel says:
::pulls a tricorder out from under the console, along with a phaser, which she puts in a more convenient place::

CNS_Farrel says:
::looks at the screen:: All: A horseshoe alert?

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
CMO: It is. Omega. The End, if one believes in such esoterrrics.

CMO_Mea`e says:
::Tacks on::  CSO:  A people of Earth.

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
FCO: I'm not sure Mr. Teasley, but I'm going to find out

XO_Somak says:
::has heard vague rumors about the Omega symbol:: CO: Captain, we're completely locked out.

CEO_Russel says:
::Enters TL.::

SBC_XanTek says:
@::gasps and dashes off a message to Romulan Star Command::

CTO_TRel says:
::begins scanning with the tricorder, setting it to scan at shield frequencies::

CMO_Mea`e says:
CSO:  Hmmm... a bit ominous is it not?

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
CMO: Verrry..

CTO_TRel says:
::wonders about the symbolism of the omega::

CNS_Farrel says:
CO: Hmm, captain, whatever just happened, our Romulan friend is even more excited...afraid even.

Host Erryn says:
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