Host Don says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<Begin Mission>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

CMO_Torgh_Sanders says:
:: enters the briefing room and stands patiently::

CEO_Dave says:
:: in briefing room waiting::

XO_Grift says:
:: In the briefing room awaiting the arrival of the senior staff::

MO_Jorae says:
::Trudging to the briefing room coffee in hand and eyes half open::

CMO_Torgh_Sanders says:
XO:  Welcome back, sir.

CNS_Serain says:
::walks into briefing room::

XO_Grift says:
::Checks underneath podium for the Starfleet flag::

XO_Grift says:
CMO: Good to be back

OPS_David_Telarus says:
::runs sensor sweeps::

MO_Jorae says:
::Enters the briefing room and finds a seat where she can close her eyes::

MO_Jorae says:
::takes a sip of her coffee and sets it in her lap letting her eyes close just a little::

XO_Grift says:
All: Please be seated

OPS_David_Telarus says:
::sits down::

XO_Grift says:
All: In the absence of Captain Sea, it is my pleasure and distinct honor to recognize distinguished service amongst the Senior Staff

CTO_Chalen says:
::sneaks in and sits down::

MO_Jorae says:
::Head begins to fall toward her chest slowly::

XO_Grift says:
:: smiles, looks at PADD containing confirmation and opens box::

OPS_David_Telarus says:
::gives gentle kick to wake up MO::

CNS_Serain says:
::twirls a piece of hair in one finger::

MO_Jorae says:
::Spills her coffee and looks up......sees OPS and is NOT happy::

XO_Grift says:
CEO: Lt.jg Shirley please stand and be recognized.

CEO_Dave says:
:: stands up and walk up to the XO:::

MO_Jorae says:
::Looks around for something to wipe up the coffee with::

XO_Grift says:
CEO: It is my  honor to promote you to full Lt., congratulations

CTO_Chalen says:
::smiles at the CEO::

OPS_David_Telarus says:
::claps in joy for friend::

CEO_Dave says:
::::shakes Xo hands:::::::

CTO_Chalen says:
::starts to clap::

OPS_David_Telarus says:
::passes note in PADD "sorry saw you dosing off I will clean that for you later::

XO_Grift says:
:: smiles and pins on rank:: CEO: Congratulations Lt.

MO_Jorae says:
::Sets her coffee down and politely applauds while looking for something to wipe up the coffee::

CEO_LT_Dave says:
XO: thanks you sir

MO_Jorae says:
::Looks at the Padd and sets it aside thinking.........like I'm going to let him clean it out of my lap::

CNS_Serain says:
::smiles and sits quietly::

Host XO_Grift says:
All: Alright we have work to do. Dismissed.

CTO_Chalen says:
MO:  <w>   You passing notes with our friend in OPS, now?   ::grins::

CEO_LT_Dave says:
:: walk on to the bridge and run level 4 diag on all ship systems..... ::

CTO_Chalen says:
CEO:   Congrats, Lt!

CEO_LT_Dave says:
CTO: thanks

CNS_Serain says:
::leaves briefing room and walks onto bridge::

MO_Jorae says:
<w>CTO: Not that I'd tell him but he is better looking than you are. ::Mischievous grin and heads out of the RR::

Host XO_Grift says:
::Exits the briefing room onto the bridge::

OPS_David_Telarus says:
CEO: Hey Dave Congrats on that man you deserve it

CMO_Torgh_Sanders says:
::enters the bridge::

CEO_LT_Dave says:
OPS: thanks you

OPS_David_Telarus says:
::enters bridge::

Host XO_Grift says:
OPS: ETA to the Grant's last known location?

OPS_David_Telarus says:
CEO: Maybe after duty we all go down to my quarters and play some poker to celebrate

CTO_Chalen says:
::stares with mouth agasp at the MO::    SELF:   How rude........

OPS_David_Telarus says:
XO: Sir 18 minutes ETA

CTO_Chalen says:
::walks up to TAC1::

CNS_Serain says:
::takes counselor's seat to the left of the captains chair::

MO_Jorae says:
::Looks over her shoulder and winks at the CTO:: CTO: Learn to Joke.......talk about me being uptight.

OPS_David_Telarus says:
::whispers:: CTO: She has a serious problem maybe if I could talk to her she might cool down a bit

CEO_LT_Dave says:
OPS: maybe but i think i might be busy :: winks at the MO:::

Host XO_Grift says:
CTO: What information do you have on the Grant, Lt.?

CTO_Chalen says:
MO:   There's NOTHING funny about someone not finding ME handsome!

CTO_Chalen says:
XO:   Checking now, sir.

CEO_LT_Dave says:
:: think the CTOI need to get back to work::::

MO_Jorae says:
::Smiles and shakes her head at the CTO just a little.::

OPS_David_Telarus says:
CTO: Riggs I think we lost this battle with her and she has a thing with the CEO now::

CTO_Chalen says:
XO:   She's a "classic" sir.   Miranda class, service record goes back for over 20 years.   A science vessel with a small crew.

MO_Jorae says:
::Heads to the TL::

CTO_Chalen says:
OPS:   Hah!    I don't give up that easy!   ::grins::

OPS_David_Telarus says:
CTO: Hey man I suggest that we just try to calm things between us and her for now

CTO_Chalen says:
OPS:   Calm down?   It's just getting good.......

Host XO_Grift says:
::turns towards the CNS:: CNS: Do we have any information on her Captain, Will Peterson?

OPS_David_Telarus says:
CTO: Well I have reasons I was looking for your TO I wanted to have dinner with her

CTO_Chalen says:
XO:   The Grant's current captain is Capt. Patterson.   Veteran officer.

CMO_Torgh_Sanders says:
CTO/OPS:  Would you two pipe down and leave my medical officer alone?  ::gives them a stern look, but then grins menacingly::

MO_Jorae says:
::Arrives on deck 5 and heads to sick bay::

CNS_Serain says:
XO: All I know is that he is a good CO, worked his way up through the ranks. CO of the grant for the last 7 years.

CTO_Chalen says:
::laughs to himself::

MO_Jorae says:
::Arrives in Sickbay and heads to replicate a new uniform since this one has coffee spilled all over it thanks to OPS::

Host XO_Grift says:
::rubs his chin thoughtfully::

CTO_Chalen says:
OPS:  <w>  "My"  TO?   You make her sound like an indentured servant.   Not a bad ideal at that......   ::grins::

CNS_Serain says:
XO: Also relatively well known in the sciences for his achievements.

CEO_LT_Dave says:
:::: send MSG to sickbay computer hey Jorae how you doing:::

CTO_Chalen says:
::impressed by how well the new CNS has reviewed the records at hand::

MO_Jorae says:
::Changing in the equipment room into her new uniform::

Host XO_Grift says:
OPS: Can you locate the comet on sensors?

OPS_David_Telarus says:
CTO: Hey anyway look I suggest I talk to her first and see if I can get things calmed down.

OPS_David_Telarus says:
XO: Checking sir.

CTO_Chalen says:
OPS:   You go, kiddo.   I'll take notes.

OPS_David_Telarus says:
XO: Sir we are still out of range.

CTO_Chalen says:
XO:  Sir, may I remind you that something about this comet was unusual enough to attract the Grant's full attention and we don't know what that is.   We should be cautious.

MO_Jorae says:
::Emerges from the equipment closet doing up the top part of her uniform::

Host XO_Grift says:
CTO: Agreed

CTO_Chalen says:
XO:  Yellow alert?

CEO_LT_Dave says:
:::: send MSG to sickbay computer hey Jorae how you doing:::

Host XO_Grift says:
CTO: Not yet Lt., the Grant could just be experiencing a communications blackout. But stay alert.

CMO_Torgh_Sanders says:
::sits quietly, almost detached::

MO_Jorae says:
::Tucks her red hair behind her ear and notices a message indicator flashing and looks at it::

CTO_Chalen says:
XO:  Always the optimist, eh, sir?

MO_Jorae says:
::Sends a message back to the CEO:: CEO: I'm awake if that's what you mean.

CEO_LT_Dave says:
:::Send another MSG:::: MO: no  are you ok i heard everything are you ok and i will get OPS back for your uniform

OPS_David_Telarus says:
::messages to sickbay to MO for response::

MO_Jorae says:
::Gets a new Cup of coffee and returns to her desk rubbing her eyes::

Host XO_Grift says:
CMO: Any theories on what could've happened?

OPS_David_Telarus says:
::console messages:: CTO: Hey man I am glad that Delaney wanted to go out for dinner to bad she is not here

CNS_Serain says:
::looks over at CMO, waiting for his response to the XO::

CTO_Chalen says:
::message to OPS::  Calm down, she'll be back soon enough.    Ah, to be young again......

CMO_Torgh_Sanders says:
::focuses attn on the XO::  Hmm?  Um... no sir...  I'm a doctor, not a science officer.

MO_Jorae says:
::Messages CEO:: CEO: I'm fine.  OPS better watch his back though.

CEO_LT_Dave says:
::MSG MO: i will get him back just clam down and be ready for what might happen these mission

CNS_Serain says:
::suppresses a smile::

MO_Jorae says:
::Messages OPS:: OPS: If you need medical attention, the CMO is on the bridge.  More to the point if you need psychological help, I believe the CNS is too.  I'm busy.

MO_Jorae says:
::Messages the CEO:: CEO: Just don't get yourself in trouble on my account

OPS_David_Telarus says:
::console message:: MO: It's not that I would like to talk to you and try to get our conflict resolved

Host XO_Grift says:
*CEO*: Prepare a probe to study the comet if we come across it

MO_Jorae says:
::Stretches and yawns::

CEO_LT_Dave says:
:: MSG MO: i can get him back when he not on the bridge  i could take everything in his quarters offline if  you  want:::

CTO_Chalen says:
XO:  You don't need to be a science officer to know that when a starship just vanishes, it's usually a very bad thing......

CEO_LT_Dave says:
XO: yes sir

CEO_LT_Dave says:
:: readies the probe:::

MO_Jorae says:
::Messages OPS:: OPS: I don't have a conflict.  Which shows you where the problem is. ::Grins to herself::

CMO_Torgh_Sanders says:
XO:  Seriously, I can think of no medical reasons for a starship to lose communications because of a comet.

Host XO_Grift says:
CTO: Ever the pessimist eh, Lt?  ::grins::

CTO_Chalen says:
XO:   Viral infection, enemy attack, massive systems failure, spatial anomaly, intervention from a parallel universe, you can take you're pick, sir.

CTO_Chalen says:
XO:   That's my job, sir.

MO_Jorae says:
::Messages CEO:: CEO: I can take care of myself, But thank you for the thought.  Trust me, He'll get his.

OPS_David_Telarus says:
::MSG:: MO: Could we just talk to get things clear

Host XO_Grift says:
CTO: Or the comet may have had nothing to do with it

CEO_LT_Dave says:
::MSG MO:: ok let me know  if you need help..

MO_Jorae says:
::Messages OPS:: OPS: Not on your life,  You'd end up with a black eye.

CMO_Torgh_Sanders says:
XO:  True.  Maybe there's something more to the comet than meets the eye.

CEO_LT_Dave says:
XO: probe ready sir

MO_Jorae says:
::Messages the CEO:: CEO: I will.

OPS_David_Telarus says:
::MSG:: MO: I don't care if that is what it takes b/c I want this anger tension to stop between me and Riggs if possible

MO_Jorae says:
::Takes another sip of her coffee and yawns::

Host Don says:
ACTION: Sensors are picking up he comets trail, bearing 224 mark12

OPS_David_Telarus says:
::MSG:: MO: you are always mad at us

OPS_David_Telarus says:
XO: sir comet at bearing 224 mark 12

MO_Jorae says:
::Messages OPS:: OPS: If you have a problem with the CTO Take it up with him.  I'm the MO incase you didn't realize.  I'm also female and he's male.  I hope I don't need to brief you on the difference.

CTO_Chalen says:
XO:   Heads up!   Comet tail on sensors.   Bearing 224 mark 12.   

CEO_LT_Dave says:
::MSG MO: if anyone bugs you let me know

Host XO_Grift says:
CNS: Do you detect anything?

MO_Jorae says:
::Getting REALLY TICKED:: OPS: The relationship between the CTO and I is none of your damn business.  Got it?

CNS_Serain says:
XO: Sorry sir, nothing.

CMO_Torgh_Sanders says:
::trying to keep busy, but is still distracted::

Host XO_Grift says:
CTO: Launch the probe to gather some readings

CTO_Chalen says:
XO:   Aye sir.   Probe away.   ::launches probe::

OPS_David_Telarus says:
::MSG:: MO: It is when were both there you are always mad at us both this involves all of us 3

Host XO_Grift says:
OPS: Any sign of the Grant?

OPS_David_Telarus says:
XO: Not yet sir.

MO_Jorae says:
::Messages OPS:: OPS: It has nothing to do with you other than you were living and breathing.  GET OFF MY CASE!

OPS_David_Telarus says:
::MSG:: MO: Also me and the CTO have no problems with each other it's your attitude towards us.

MO_Jorae says:
::Messages OPS:: OPS: Then talk to the CTO or the CNS about your problem.  It doesn't deal with me!

OPS_David_Telarus says:
::MSG:: MO: hey it has something with me involved on this subject b/c you are always mad at me I know it.

Host Don says:
ACTION: Data is received from the probe, all the usual readings from a comet trail.

CEO_LT_Dave says:
::MSG MO:: SO what do you have planed these week?

MO_Jorae says:
::Messages OPS:: OPS: That's life.  Learn to accept disappointment.

CMO_Torgh_Sanders says:
OPS:  Is there an ion trail left over from the Grant?

MO_Jorae says:
::Messages CEO:: CEO: I don't know.  I'm still trying to wake up at the moment. Ask me when I've finished my 3rd cup of coffee and maybe I'll know.

CTO_Chalen says:
XO:  Sir, the probes showing no abnormal signs.  I still can't tell what had a Federation science vessel so interested.

CEO_LT_Dave says:
:: MSG MO::  are you ok??

CMO_Torgh_Sanders says:
::waiting for OPS to answer::

MO_Jorae says:
::Messages the CEO:: CEO: I'm fine.  Just tired.

Host XO_Grift says:
CTO: It was an undiscovered comet, which is usually enough

OPS_David_Telarus says:
XO: no Ion trail strange but a slight distortion field unknown location

CNS_Serain says:
::studies bridge crew quietly::

CTO_Chalen says:
XO:  Let's hope so........

CMO_Torgh_Sanders says:
Self:  Distortion field?

Host XO_Grift says:
OPS: How far?

CEO_LT_Dave says:
:::MSG MO:: Maybe you should have CMO look you just in case

CTO_Chalen says:
::starts to get a bad feeling about this::

CEO_LT_Dave says:
::MSG CTO:; What team today do you have in the Eng. room?

OPS_David_Telarus says:
XO: 12,000 kilometers down the comets trail

Host XO_Grift says:
OPS: Is the distortion field following the comet?

CTO_Chalen says:
CEO:  We're still at Green alert, no special teams from me in your pad.

CMO_Torgh_Sanders says:
OPS:  Or being caused by it?

OPS_David_Telarus says:
XO: it is stationary

Host Don says:
ACTION: The Comanche has arrived at the last known position of the Grant

CTO_Chalen says:
XO:  Stationary field in a moving comet equals artificial.   In my book, artificial usually means dangerous.   Just my opinion.

CNS_Serain says:
XO: I have a feeling......it's almost like someone is there.....but not ::looks a little perplexed::

CTO_Chalen says:
XO:   We're now at the last known location of the Grant.

Host XO_Grift says:
CNS: In the field?

OPS_David_Telarus says:
::begins scans for debris::

CEO_LT_Dave says:
XO: i recommend yellow alert  where  what ever it is don’t mess with the engines

Host XO_Grift says:
CTO: Any sign of her?

MO_Jorae says:
::Stretches again and stands up::

CNS_Serain says:
XO: Yes, and somehow around it also.

CTO_Chalen says:
XO:  Scanning.....

Host XO_Grift says:
CNS: Is it the Grant?

CNS_Serain says:
XO: The feeling is very strong...!

CMO_Torgh_Sanders says:
::becoming distracted again::

CTO_Chalen says:
XO: Not a thing on my scanners, sir.

MO_Jorae says:
::Walks around sickbay trying to wake up::

CNS_Serain says:
XO: I can't say for sure. I am not in full contact......it's just a feeling.

CNS_Serain says:
::almost shrugs but thinks better of it::

CTO_Chalen says:
XO:   Sir, the distortion field is at it's strongest at our current position.    Coincidence?

OPS_David_Telarus says:
XO: Sir what should I do

Host XO_Grift says:
CNS: Do you think you could get a better reading if we were closer?

CEO_LT_Dave says:
XO: i recommend yellow alert these might have some effect on ship systems

CMO_Torgh_Sanders says:
::shakes himself out of his semi-trance, hoping no one noticed him in that state::

CNS_Serain says:
XO: Possibly  ::looks intently at him::

Host XO_Grift says:
CEO: Is the field currently having an effect?

OPS_David_Telarus says:
XO/CMO: I suggest firing a polaron flare and it should light up the distortion field to see if it is a clocked ship.

CEO_LT_Dave says:
XO: No sir but i don’t want it to happen just in case

CTO_Chalen says:
XO:  I concur with Ensign Telarus, sir.

CNS_Serain says:
::looks away and shuts out the entire bridge from her mind and focuses::

CMO_Torgh_Sanders says:
::watches the counselor::

Host XO_Grift says:
CTO: Send a universal greeting, all channels. If we get no response, then fire the flare

CTO_Chalen says:
XO:  Sending universal greeting.

CNS_Serain says:
XO: It is definitely more than one.....at least....hmm...100.

Host Don says:
ACTION: Transmission is bounced back to the Comanche, no response

CTO_Chalen says:
XO:   No response sir.   Firing the polaron flare now.

CTO_Chalen says:
::fires flare::

CNS_Serain says:
::rubs palms together and waits::

Host Don says:
ACTION: The Flare disappears into the field and the distortion gets bigger

Host XO_Grift says:
OPS: Back us off

CTO_Chalen says:
XO:  Sir, the flare was ineffective and the distortion field has expanded.

MO_Jorae says:
::Decides to go for a walk and heads to the TL to head to the bridge::

OPS_David_Telarus says:
::backs off ship::

MO_Jorae says:
::Coffee in hand::

CTO_Chalen says:
SELF:  So much for plain A........

MO_Jorae says:
TL: Bridge.

Host XO_Grift says:
CMO: Suggestions?

CEO_LT_Dave says:
XO: i still recommend yellow alert

OPS_David_Telarus says:
::monitors MO's TL::

Host XO_Grift says:
CEO: Negative

CMO_Torgh_Sanders says:
XO:  Could we send a probe into the distortion?

MO_Jorae says:
::Exits onto the Bridge and looks around::

OPS_David_Telarus says:
::redirects to Engineering deck::

OPS_David_Telarus says:
Self: I missed it...

MO_Jorae says:
::Sees the TL close abruptly behind her and shakes her head::

CEO_LT_Dave says:
:: Seen what OPS tried to do and send MSG to him:: I would not try to do that again

MO_Jorae says:
::Walks to the back of the bridge watching what is going on::

CNS_Serain says:
::looks at CMO with a curious looks::

OPS_David_Telarus says:
::MSG:: I was about to send her lift to MENG hey put that quick shut got her good enough

CTO_Chalen says:
MO:   Welcome back.   it's just getting good here....

Host XO_Grift says:
CMO: Agreed CTO: Launch a  probe

CMO_Torgh_Sanders says:
CNS:  Is something wrong, Counselor?

CTO_Chalen says:
XO:   class one probe away sir.

MO_Jorae says:
CTO: Of course.  I've arrived.

CTO_Chalen says:
::Grins::   

CEO_LT_Dave says:
::MSG OPS:: Don’t do it again

CNS_Serain says:
CMO: I was wondering the same thing about you?

MO_Jorae says:
::Looks up over the brim of her cup as she takes another sip of her coffee::

OPS_David_Telarus says:
::redirects opera for 10 seconds at low volume through MO's com badge/ blocks action monitoring from MENG::

CMO_Torgh_Sanders says:
CNS:  I'm... fine.  ::somehow figures that she knows he's lying::

MO_Jorae says:
::Clasps her hand over her combadge:: Self: What the?

OPS_David_Telarus says:
::MSG:: CTO: I just directed opera through her badge/ encrypts message for Riggs only.

Host XO_Grift says:
CTO: Any data?

MO_Jorae says:
::Drops her combadge into her coffee to quiet it::

Host Don says:
ACTION: The probe disappears into the distortion, all links to it are broken

CNS_Serain says:
CMO: As you say ::decides to leave him alone for now....smiles slightly::

CTO_Chalen says:
::puzzled look over to OPS::   

CEO_LT_Dave says:
:: take OPS Eng. offline and then bring it back and tell him i seen that ::

CTO_Chalen says:
XO:   It's dead sir.   No sign.   It could be the distortion field.

OPS_David_Telarus says:
::whispers:: CTO: It's just a bit of pay back

OPS_David_Telarus says:
::whispers:: CTO: can't message anymore the CEO is monitoring my actions now.

CMO_Torgh_Sanders says:
::sees the corners of her mouth slightly upturned and feels somewhat relieved for some reason::

MO_Jorae says:
::Wonders if she should still drink her coffee with her combadge sitting at the bottom of it::

Host XO_Grift says:
OPS: Set a course for the center of the distortion

Host XO_Grift says:
CTO: Go to red alert

OPS_David_Telarus says:
XO: Aye sir

MO_Jorae says:
::Thinks...........well at least it's quiet.  Now I need to get another one and I'm NOT asking OPS for it::

CTO_Chalen says:
XO:  Aye sir,   Red Alert!!!!!!

MO_Jorae says:
Self: Great!! ::Sigh and heads to the TL::

OPS_David_Telarus says:
::2/3 impulse into center of distortion::

CEO_LT_Dave says:
:: hand the MO a new Comm badge:::

Host XO_Grift says:
OPS: Take us in

OPS_David_Telarus says:
XO: Aye

CTO_Chalen says:
Self:   Here we go........

MO_Jorae says:
::Sees it  and grabs it on her way out::

Host XO_Grift says:
CMO: Send word to SFC... we're going in

OPS_David_Telarus says:
:: advances to disruption::

CMO_Torgh_Sanders says:
XO:  Aye sir.  ::sends a communiqué to SFC::

MO_Jorae says:
::Gives the CEO a little wink::

MO_Jorae says:
TL: Sick bay.

CMO_Torgh_Sanders says:
XO:  Message sent, sir.

CEO_LT_Dave says:
:: watch all systems::::

Host XO_Grift says:
:: Wonders silently what awaits them in the distortion::

MO_Jorae says:
::Puts her new combadge on and shakes her head wondering why the CEO is being all nice all of a sudden.  Exits the TL and heads to SB::

CNS_Serain says:
XO: The feeling is stronger now, I am almost positive it is them. I get the feelings of great fear and deep darkness.

CMO_Torgh_Sanders says:
::thinks he should be very nervous about going into the distortion, but is instead thinking about other things::

Host XO_Grift says:
CNS: Fear of what? Any idea?

MO_Jorae says:
::Arrives in SB and sits down awaiting the eventual casualties::

CNS_Serain says:
::looks at him......face calm but green eyes sparkle with gold flecks:: XO: Fear of....the unknown.....the darkness.....

Host XO_Grift says:
:: looks into the maw of the distortion as he bravely leads his ship into the darkness::

Host Don says:
ACTION: The Comanche enters the distortion, it takes a rough ride but emerges in what looks like a different area of space. There are no stars on the viewscreen. Navigational controls are useless, all other systems are working.

OPS_David_Telarus says:
XO: Sir I suggest that we leave marker buoys of our path

Host Don says:
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