Lt. Hikahi
<<<<<<<<<<< BEGIN MISSION >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
LT. Niles Macklay
::in Science Lab 4::
Lt. Hikahi
::The Turbo-lift doors open and Lt. Hikahi, floats in::
Capt. French
:: On the Bridge ... sitting in the chair reading last reports ::
Lt. Dara Olbrun
::completes the modifications on the dolphin's quarters::
Lt. Hikahi
Captain: Lt. Hikahi, reporting as ordered sir.
Lt.  Winston
:::sits in quarters::::
Ens. Rockman
::on board warpshuttle Kenya looking for Callisto::
Lt. T'Law
::still standing at tactical like a good little Klingon::
Capt. French
:: Stands up as he sees Hikahi "walking" in ::
LT. Niles Macklay
::bringing Environmental Systems II back online::
Lt. Dara Olbrun
::finishes with the quarters, and then goes to Engineering::
Lt.  Winston
::writing Duty logs/personal logs:::
Capt. French
Hikahi : Welcome aboard Lieutenant ....is everything thing to your liking concerning your quarters ?
Lt. T'Law
::hates those bloody logs::
Lt. Hikahi
Captain: Of course, they are more spacious than the transport ship that brought me here.  I am enjoying them.
Lt. T'Law
::runs diagnostic on weapons systems::
Lt.  Winston
:::reads report on the Dolphin situation and ponders:::
LT. Niles Macklay
::talks to another science officer for awhile::
Lt. Dara Olbrun
::runs a quick diagnostic, and then heads up to the bridge::
Lt. T'Law
::runs some more tests::
Lt.  Winston
:::dresses in Duty Uniform and heads towards Bridge::::
Lt. Dara Olbrun
::is in a TL on the way up to the bridge::
Lt. T'Law
::notices clones::
LT. Niles Macklay
::decides to go to the bridge::
Capt. French
Hikahi : Well I'm pleased to hear that ... any thing you want me to know about our incoming mission ?
LT. Niles Macklay
::moves to TL::
Lt. Dara Olbrun
::wonders why in the starry eyed universe this lift is taking so long::
Lt. Hikahi
Captain: Yes, I'm sure you are aware of the power neutralizing affects, a Whale Craft has.  You should be prepared for that if this truly is one.
Ens. Rockman
::looks over sensor readings and finds that the Callisto isn't that far away::
Lt.  Winston
:::enters bridge and goes to Ops Console::::
LT. Niles Macklay
::TL arrives on bridge, walks out and stands at Science Station::
Lt. Hikahi
Captain: If it is, we'll have to move within 1 kilometer from its hull.
Lt. T'Law
Winston: ::whispers:: What's going on?
Capt. French
Hikahi : All Right Lieutenant .. see why Lt. T'Law our Chief Tactical for any modification you'll see fit. What would be a safer distance to keep with this Whale craft .. if it turns to be a Whale Craft ?
Lt. Dara Olbrun
::she arrives on the bridge, and then keeps a neutral expression upon seeing the dolphin on the bridge::
LT. Niles Macklay
::relays science functions to station::
Capt. French
:: Nods and smiles as he sees Dara trying to keep a poker face ::
Lt.  Winston
T'Law: we have orders to investigate a ship that might resemble a whale ship 
Ens. Rockman
{hailing}#Callisto: USS Callisto, this is Ensign Rockman.  Permission to dock, please.
Lt. Hikahi
Captain: It would be wiser to stay away, but dolphins can only communicate with it closely. Humpbacks, have the farthest Sonar range.
Lt. T'Law
Winston: ::whispers:: Whale...as in lipstick?
Lt.  Winston
T'Law: whale as in mammal
Capt. French
Hikahi : No way to increase your comm. range ?
Lt. Dara Olbrun
::she takes her place at the Engineering post::
Lt. T'Law
Winston: They make lipstick outta whales. silly boy
Lt. Hikahi
Captain: I won't be using a comm. system.
Ens. Rockman
::awaiting response from the ship and hoping he's within range::
LT. Niles Macklay
::awaits response from ships computer from tests performed::
Capt. French
Hikahi : I understand that but is there no technical mean to help you increase your sonar range ? .... Wavelength amplification ... or something similar ?
Lt. Dara Olbrun
::she wishes for her mug of tea which is back in Engineering- she's forever forgetting her tea::
Lt. T'Law
::her and that damned tea...just like Jean-Luc<G>::
Capt. French
:: Notices blinking light on the comm. panel and frowns to Lt. Winston ::
Lt.  Winston
::notices light:; Capt. Hail coming in
Lt. Hikahi
Captain: It has been researched, but it doesn't increase the message.  It is something biological, almost like telepathy.
Capt. French
Hikahi : If you will excuse me ...
Capt. French
Winston : On screen ...
Lt. T'Law
::thought that Tac took care of that... but glad he didn’t get burned by the captain 8-):::
Lt. Hikahi
Captain: Of course. 
Lt.  Winston
::puts on screen:::
Lt. Hikahi
::Moves to Science II, extending manipulators to use the console::
Lt. Dara Olbrun
::glances at T'Law, and grimaces::
Lt. Dara Olbrun
::there are days she wishes she were telepathic::
Capt. French
<Shuttle> : This is the USS Callisto , please identify yourself .
Ens. Rockman
{hailing}#Callisto: This is Ensign Rockman on the warpshuttle Kenya.  I request permission to dock and assume duties.
LT. Niles Macklay
::freaks out at the sight of Hikahi::
Lt. T'Law
::hehe try prune juice lady 8-)::
LT. Niles Macklay
::steps away from console::
Capt. French
{#} Kenya: Permission granted ... see docking procedure with Lt. T’Law and report to the bridge.
Lt. Dara Olbrun
::observes Macklay's discomfort at seeing the dolphin, and understands it well::
Lt. Hikahi
::Analyzes long range scans::
Capt. French
Hikahi : Lt. I will have my XO delegated to support you by any mean ...
Ens. Rockman
{#}Callisto: acknowledged.  Beginning procedures on your mark, Lt.
Lt. Hikahi
::Hikahi gives the dolphin equivalent of a nod:: Understood sir.
Lt. Dara Olbrun
::doesn't see the XO around::
Capt. French
Hikahi : And please see with Ops, Tac and engineering if you need any modifications. Lt. Dara Olbrun will be delighted to assist you.
Ens. Rockman
::begins to wonder why it's taking so long for the ship to respond::
Lt. Dara Olbrun
::gives the captain a slightly black look::
LT. Niles Macklay
::looks around the bridge::
Lt. T'Law
Captain: I have the whale ship on long range sensors
Capt. French
T’Law : Distance and speed ?
LT. Niles Macklay
Captain: We have picked up the Whale Craft on Long Range Sensors.
Lt. Dara Olbrun
::rises from her console, and stands next to Dolphin Boy;:
Ens. Rockman
{#}T'Law: ::slightly annoyed:: I'm awaiting docking procedures, Lt.
Lt. Dara Olbrun
::Ensign Hei Yu has taken over Engineering::
Lt. Hikahi
::Manipulators fly over the console, bringing up and comparing all of the information.
Capt. French
Macklay Any comm. from the whale ship, scans or anything ?
Lt. T'Law
{#} ::slightly having lag:: Sorry Rockman
LT. Niles Macklay
Not as yet, Captain.
Capt. French
Macklay : Please keep an eye on it ...
Lt. T'Law
{#} Rockman: Begin docking procedures
Lt.  Winston
::checks engineering reports::::
LT. Niles Macklay
Captain: aye sir.
Capt. French
Hikahi : According to you should we try to hail them on regular comm. channels ?
Lt. Hikahi
::Manipulators stop.. ::  No, sir.  They are hailing us.
LT. Niles Macklay
Captain: Shall we send any hailing frequencies?
Lt. T'Law
::begins sending Rockman the necessary info for the docking procedure::
Ens. Rockman
{#}T'Law: Thank you for clearance.  Adjusting course and speed.  I'll be on the bridge before you know it!  Shuttle Kenya out.
Capt. French
Macklay : On hold for now ... wait for Lt. Hikahi instruction.
LT. Niles Macklay
::sets Comm. channel for passive listening::
Lt. T'Law
{#} Rockman: Yes, see you in a few ensign
Lt. Hikahi
::Pauses, and clicks to himself::
Lt.  Winston
:::checks message buoys for proper communicating:::
Lt. Dara Olbrun
::her mind wanders back to her kitten::
Ens. Rockman
::pilots shuttle into bay in a less-than-textbook landing and hopes nothing got damaged::
Lt. Hikahi
Sir... this isn't the same type of Whale Craft.
LT. Niles Macklay
::mind wonders about how the dolphin can survive in that suit, then thinks about the dream::
Capt. French
Hikahi : Got any insight on their intentions ?
Lt. Dara Olbrun
::she tenses upon hearing the analysis::
LT. Niles Macklay
::shudders::
Lt.  Winston
::runs a diagnostic on the comm. system:::
Ens. Rockman
::climbs out of shuttle and hands the "keys" to the nearest attendant:: Take good care of her!  ::heads for the bridge::
Lt. Hikahi
Captain: Destruction... Basic Destruction.  I need to get closer.
Capt. French
Hikahi : How much closer ?
Capt. French
Dara : Run a last check on engine and power status ...
Lt. T'Law
.
Lt. Dara Olbrun
:;glances back at the rest of the bridge crew::
Lt.  Winston
::hears the whale sounds over the console and wonders what its about::::
Lt. Hikahi
Captain: Inside it.
Lt. Dara Olbrun
Captain: I have done so already. We are in perfect condition.
Lt. T'Law
{#} Captain: I am having a bad time
Lt. T'Law
::blacks out for five seconds
LT. Niles Macklay
::feels a bit overwhelmed::
Capt. French
{#} T'Law : Please be more specific
Lt. Dara Olbrun
::watches as T'Law blacks out::
Lt. T'Law
::wakes up::
Lt. Dara Olbrun
::and then seems to revive::
Lt. Hikahi
Captain: Permission to take an away team over.
Capt. French
Winston : Bring us to yellow alert but keep the tracking and targeting system off line for now.
Lt.  Winston
::slaving Ops:::
Lt. T'Law
::goes to sickbay and lies down::
Lt.  Winston
::takes us to Yellow alert:::
Lt.  Winston
::puts targeting and weapons systems on standby:::
Capt. French
Hikahi : What .. :: Sounds a little surprised ... :: an AT ... ??
LT. Niles Macklay
::stands behind console, feeling a bit frustrated::
Lt. Dara Olbrun
::is really getting frustrated with the situation::
Capt. French
{alert}
Capt. French
Dara : Did you run the check I asked you ?
LT. Niles Macklay
::remembers dream again::
Ens. Rockman
::arrives on the bridge just as the alert goes off::
Lt. Hikahi
Captain: Yessir, the environment inside that craft is water.  A few officers equipped with breathing apparatus and envirosuits would be able to accompany me.
Lt. Dara Olbrun
Captain, I did before I even came to the bridge. 
Ens. Rockman
::looks around for the CO and realizes the confusion::
Lt. Dara Olbrun
And we are at optimum efficiency.
Capt. French
Hikahi : And what would be the purpose of such an AT ?
Ens. Rockman
::decides to wait and observe for now.  Trying to get the hang of crew interaction::
LT. Niles Macklay
::begins to feel that fate will make him a part of the AT too::
Lt.  Winston
::watching ships movement on the tracking scanner:::
Lt. Hikahi
Captain: Talk to them face to face.  Instead of through a hull.
Capt. French
:: Smiles at Dara's Efficiency ::
Dara : Very well Lt. ... keep us on top status.
Lt.  Winston
Capt. French; the Whale ship has not moved from present course sir
Capt. French
Hikahi : Well ... :: thinks for a while :: .... What specialist would you need ?
Lt. Dara Olbrun
::nods::
Capt. French
Winston : Acknowledged .. get us within Transporter. range and match their speed
Lt.  Winston
Capt. French: aye aye sir
Lt. Hikahi
Captain: A science Officer, with some medical background, and anyone else you would feel should accompany me.
Capt. French
Winston ; But keep us as far as Transporter. range allows it.
LT. Niles Macklay
::nods to the Captain::
Lt. Dara Olbrun
::somehow she knew that Macklay would be going on this mission::
Lt.  Winston
:::moves us in route to a transporter range and begins to match speed heading with the whale ship:::
Ens. Rockman
::begins to feel that the chain of command is still forming::
LT. Niles Macklay
::alerts the science lab to bring environmental suits to TR::
Capt. French
Hikahi : All right ... Lt. Macklay and Lt. Olbrun will be with you.
Lt.  Winston
Capt. French: you mean the Maximum transport range sir?
Capt. French
Macklay/Olbrun : Get ready and meet Lt. Hikahi in TR3
Lt. Hikahi
::Dolphin nod::  Yessir.  ::Heads for TL::
Lt. Dara Olbrun
::stunned, steps back, and then goes to the TL::
LT. Niles Macklay
::looks over to Olbrun gives a scared look for a small second::
LT. Niles Macklay
::moves to TL::
Lt. Dara Olbrun
::looks back at Macklay, and wonders why the fear::
Lt. Hikahi
::Inside TL:: {Deck} 6
Capt. French
Winston : For now ... when our AT will be aboard keep us at safe transporter range for emergency beaming ... I don't want to loose my people in this "space-pool"
Lt. Dara Olbrun
::holds the TL for Macklay::
LT. Niles Macklay
::moves in TL:: Aye, sir [sorry]
Lt.  Winston
Capt. French: Understood Sir
Lt. Dara Olbrun
TL: Science lab 3.
Ens. Rockman
::sees that the situation might be relaxing a bit and steps forward:: 
LT. Niles Macklay
::looks over to Olbrun:: Actually, I told them to have the suits ready for us in the Transporter Room
Capt. French
T'Law : I want you and Winston to monitor closely our AT ... keep Comm. channel open at all time and get a redundant lock on each member of the AT.
Lt.  Winston
Capt.; there is a sudden drop of power by 2%
Capt. French
:: Notices Rockman and turns to him ::
Lt. Dara Olbrun
::she blushes:: Forgive me.
Ens. Rockman
CO: Captain, I'm Ensign Rockman, your new Counselor.  I'm reporting for duty.
Lt. Hikahi
::Exits the TL and enters TR3::
LT. Niles Macklay
::Moves to TR3, suits are waiting for them::
Capt. French
Rockman : Sorry Ens if  I did not welcome you as I should have ... welcome aboard .. I will certainly need you !
Lt. Hikahi
::Hikahi moves the anti-grav pad onto the transporter pad and sets down:: 
Lt. Dara Olbrun
::follows Macklay, and then looks grimly at the suits::
LT. Niles Macklay
::talks to other science officers, and begins to get into suit::
Ens. Rockman
CO: That's OK sir.  I can gather the situation is tense.
Lt. Hikahi
Chief you will have to beam just me, and not my suit over to the craft.
Lt. Hikahi
<Chief> Understood sir.
Capt. French
Rockman : Any knowledge of Whale species ... as , for instance. lt. Hikahi’s one ?
Lt. Dara Olbrun
::she pulls the suit on, and dislikes it::
Capt. French
:: Motion Rockman to take the Counselor seat on the bridge ::
Lt. Hikahi
::Awaits Olbrun and Macklay::
LT. Niles Macklay
::air whistles around in suit as the helmet is placed on head:: Ready, chief?  ::the chief nods that the suit is ready::
Lt.  Winston
::does a sensor check to see where lost power is coming from :::
Lt. Dara Olbrun
::lumbers awkwardly onto the pad as she pulls down the helmet::
Ens. Rockman
CO: fish weren't a good subject for me at the Academy, Sir.  I'll see what I can come up with in the library computer.
LT. Niles Macklay
Olbrun: Ready?  ::looks at indicator lights on Olbrun’s suit.
Lt. Dara Olbrun
::she smiles briefly, and nods::
LT. Niles Macklay
Olbrun: Looks like we are ready.
LT. Niles Macklay
::moves to Transporter Pad::
Ens. Rockman
::sits in Counselor’s seat and turns nearest monitor toward it::
Capt. French
{#} AT Members: Lt. Hikahi will be in charge of first contact situation but Lt. Dara Olbrun is in charge of the AT . 
LT. Niles Macklay
Chief: Ready for transport, remember, I *need* a suit for transport. ::trying to smile::
Lt.  Winston
Capt. French; we have moved alongside the Whale ship and are at a maximum safe transporter distance
Ens. Rockman
::begins punching buttons::
Lt. Dara Olbrun
::she sits a little antsy on the pad, and then hears the comm. from the bridge::
Lt. Hikahi
#French: Understood.
LT. Niles Macklay
::checks comm.::
Lt. Dara Olbrun
::she accepts it, and then prepares for the water::
Lt.  Winston
::notices another drop in power levels::;
Ens. Rockman
CO: is the ship out there like the one that visited us 80 years ago?
Lt.  Winston
Capt. French; the power levels are dropping slightly again
Lt. Hikahi
Olbrun/Macklay: Shall we go?  ::Clicks impatiently::
Ens. Rockman
::frowns at monitor, then gives it a slap.::
Ens. Rockman
::thinks, that's better::
Lt. Dara Olbrun
:;nods to Hikahi::
LT. Niles Macklay
Hikahi: I are ready for transport.
Capt. French
Rockman : According to Lt. Hikahi's  first report it seems that this is not the same kind of ship ... it appears that violent thoughts are emanating from the *beings* inside.
Lt. Dara Olbrun
Transporter chief: Let's do it.
Lt. Hikahi
{Transporter}
Lt.  Winston
#Engineering: We are getting power drops up here do you see them as well?
LT. Niles Macklay
::begins to feel a bit nervous::
Capt. French
T'Law : Got my request on redundant lock on all AT members and Comm. channel ?
Lt. T'Law
French: No I missed that one captain
Lt. Hikahi
::Rematerializes in clear water, and starts to swim, with an attached Tricorder near his eye::
Lt. T'Law
::redundant locks on all AT members and comm. channels::
LT. Niles Macklay
::feels a bit light::
Ens. Rockman
CO: according to the record I have here, it was never determined if there were life forms aboard the past ship.
LT. Niles Macklay
@::looks over to Olbrun::
Lt. Dara Olbrun
::arrives in the water, and then tries to get her bearings::
Capt. French
T'Law : I want you and Winston to work together to keep at least on COM Channel with the AT open at all time and to have redundant lock on all AT members at all time
Ens. Rockman
::looks at viewscreen::
Lt. Hikahi
@ Olbrun: Lt., there are six life forms aboard... Comparable in size to Killer Whales.
Lt. Dara Olbrun
@::glances back at Macklay- clearly uncomfortable in the water::
Lt. T'Law
French: Understood
Ens. Rockman
mumbles: the appearance of the ships is similar, but not exact...
Lt. Dara Olbrun
@::which direction, Hikahi?
Lt.  Winston
#Engineering: Do you Copy?
LT. Niles Macklay
@::moves arms about, then remembers the propulsion system on the ESuits::
Capt. French
Rockman : Any luck yet Ens ?
Lt. Hikahi
@ Olbrun: They are spread throughout the ship.  One at either end of the ship.  And the rest scattered between.
Lt.  Winston
::runs a diagnostic on inter-ship communication:::
Ens. Rockman
::calls up latest sensor readings on that ship::
Lt. Dara Olbrun
@Hikahi: Can you determine a bridge?
LT. Niles Macklay
@ Hikahi: Well, lets go check it out then.
Lt.  Winston
::notices Ens Hei Yu is the ranking officer aboard according to manifest::
Lt. Hikahi
@ Olbrun: I would say it is above that orb.  Though I cannot certain.
Lt. Dara Olbrun
@Macklay: I don't want to split up. I think we will be safer in groups.
Lt.  Winston
#Ens Hei Yu: we are getting power drops do you read them?
Ens. Rockman
CO: Sir, I'll need to coordinate with Ops for sensor data.
LT. Niles Macklay
@Olbrun: All right.
Lt. Dara Olbrun
@Hikahi, Macklay: Then let's move.
LT. Niles Macklay
@ AT: to the orb?
Capt. French
T'Law : Can we get a diagram of this ...*ship* on screen to keep an eye on the AT movements ?
Lt. Dara Olbrun
@::nods, and activates the propulsion system::
Lt. Hikahi
@ Olbrun: Shall I take point?
Capt. French
Rockman : See that with Lt. Winston.
Ens. Rockman
::nods at CO::
LT. Niles Macklay
@::motors along behind Olbrun::
Ens. Rockman
::walks over to Ops::
Lt. Dara Olbrun
@Hikahi: I think that would be best.
Ens. Rockman
Winston: could you please call up the sensor reports for the last hour?
Lt.  Winston
#Ens Hei Yu: Do you read the power drops?
Lt. Hikahi
@ ::Hikahi speeds ahead of the AT, but not to far.::
Capt. French
{#} Dara : Any contact yet ?
LT. Niles Macklay
@::moves hands about making swimming motions::
Lt.  Winston
Rockman: yes Ens
Lt. Dara Olbrun
@{#} Captain: Not yet. Moving towards one, though.
Lt.  Winston
::pulls up sensor logs:: Rockman here you go
Ens. Rockman
Winston: Thank you sir.
LT. Niles Macklay
@::breathing starts getting heavier::
Lt. Dara Olbrun
@::really, really dislikes water::
Lt. Hikahi
@ ::AT arrives at a very large... Door::
Ens. Rockman
::takes PADD and returns to Counselor’s chair::
Lt. Dara Olbrun
@::pauses at the door:: AT: Should we knock?
Capt. French
{#} Dara : All right we keep a Comm. Channel open ... don't bother in making report we will monitor from here ... just call out emergencies if need be.
LT. Niles Macklay
@::rests for a small second:: Hikahi: What ..... Do ...  you make of it? .... ::breath::
Lt. Dara Olbrun
@{#} Captain: Understood, sir.
Ens. Rockman
::downloads data from PADD into monitor and does a few calculations::
Lt. Hikahi
@ Macklay: I don't know.. It seems to be sound activated.
Lt.  Winston
Capt. French: I request to go to engineering to see if I can lock down this power loss...... Engineering isn’t responding they might be working hard
Capt. French
:: Takes notes to have Lt. Macklay have a physiological with the doc very soon ::
Ens. Rockman
::eyebrows shoot up quickly::
LT. Niles Macklay
@Hikahi: Really?  hmmm, is this an intuition thing?
Lt.  Winston
::notices another power Loss 9% total loss now::: 
Lt. Dara Olbrun
@::turns to Hikahi:: Hikahi: I think that you should attempt contact.
Capt. French
Winston : Permission granted Lt. .. but I need you on the bridge ...so be back ASAP
Lt. Hikahi
@ ::Dolphin laugh:: No, Tricorder.
Lt.  Winston
Capt. French: we now have a 9% total power loss
Ens. Rockman
CO: Sir, I minored in Starship Operations at the Academy.
Lt.  Winston
Capt. French: aye aye
Lt. Dara Olbrun
@::smiles at the sound of dolphin laughter::
Capt. French
Rockman : All right you will assume OPS while Winston is down in Eng. .. 
Lt. Hikahi
@ M/O: There are circuits that seem similar to voice recognition circuits.
Lt.  Winston
::takes a portable console along to engineering:::
LT. Niles Macklay
@Hikahi: Okay, should we be near the "door" when we try different frequencies?
Lt.  Winston
::en route to engineering:::
Lt. Dara Olbrun
@::she grimaces::
Ens. Rockman
::Nods and moves to Ops after Winston vacates chair::
Capt. French
Rockman : Anything to report from your queries in the databases ?
Lt.  Winston
::enters TL:::
LT. Niles Macklay
@::looks over at Olbrun::
Lt. Hikahi
@ Macklay: If these creatures swim.. then perhaps they can be activated from a distance... let me try.
Lt. Dara Olbrun
@::motions for Macklay to back away as she does the same::
Ens. Rockman
::turns back to CO:: Sir, it's my opinion that we're not dealing with the same type of craft as before...
LT. Niles Macklay
@::turns down sound in suit::
Lt. Dara Olbrun
@Hikahi: Go ahead.
Lt.  Winston
::enters Engineering and sees a Flutter of working Engineers:::
LT. Niles Macklay
@::moves back a bit::
Lt. Dara Olbrun
@::follows Macklay’s lead, and turns down the volume::
Lt. Hikahi
@ ::Begins squealing and whistling at the door until it opens::
Ens. Rockman
CO: they are a different race, no matter how similar they might be.
LT. Niles Macklay
@::eyes widen, breathing increases::
Capt. French
Rockman : Any idea pertaining from their origin ?
Lt.  Winston
::goes over to console and tries to see a schematic of the power loss:::
LT. Niles Macklay
@::looks to Olbrun::
Lt. Hikahi
ACTION:  Door opens and a large white whale looking thing floats serenely in the water in front of a console.
Lt. Dara Olbrun
@::she is watching the dolphin work::
Capt. French
:: Really think he should rely on his Universal translator now ... but keep hating this idea ::
Lt. Dara Olbrun
@::she looks in the door tentatively::
Lt.  Winston
::checks OPS portable console:::
LT. Niles Macklay
@::sees big white whale::
Lt. Hikahi
@ ::Hikahi freezes::
Capt. French
Rockman : Keep the Callisto at safe emergency transport distance ... but don’t get any closer than necessary.
Lt. Dara Olbrun
@::sees a whale, and then stops very, very still::
Lt.  Winston
#Capt. French: Our power losses seems to coincide with our ship coming onto closer contact with the Whale Ship
LT. Niles Macklay
@::checks suit environment conditions::
Ens. Rockman
CO: they might be an offshoot of the race that built the probe of 80 years ago.  Like the Romulans are of Vulcans.  It's possible they are from the same area of the galaxy.
Capt. French
{#} Macklay : If we keep our position as it is now ... will this stop the power loss or do we have to back up ?
Lt. Hikahi
ACTION:  The whale clicks(similar to a dolphin's) and slowly rotates its flukes turning to look at the door.
Ens. Rockman
::checks Ops board:: CO: aye.  Adjusting course.
LT. Niles Macklay
@ #Captain: There is a power loss on the ship?  ::begins to really start worrying::
Lt.  Winston
#Capt. French: I think we need to back away Sir
Lt. Hikahi
ACTION: Differences are immediately apparent, the eyes are at the front of the face, not on the side, and the mouth has nice sharp teeth.
Capt. French
{#} Winston : How far ?
Lt.  Winston
#Capt. French: we could keep a shuttle as a transport buoy to keep the AT in transport range
LT. Niles Macklay
@ ::breathing begins to become more shallow::
Ens. Rockman
CO: Sir, we could use my warpshuttle on remote control as a relay for the transporters.
Lt. Hikahi
ACTION: It clicks, whistles and moans at the AT.
Lt. Dara Olbrun
@::she backs up to Macklay, and tries to not look nervous::
Lt. Dara Olbrun
@::she nods, not able to mimic it's sounds::
Lt.  Winston
::heads back to the Bridge::: #Capt. I’m back in 
LT. Niles Macklay
@::feels vibrations pelt the suit::
Capt. French
{#} Winston : Is the Kenya shuttle sufficient to insure safe emergency transport of all the AT ?
Lt. Hikahi
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