Host ACTD_Don says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<Resume Mission>>>>>>>>>>>>>

OPS_Grift says:
::at OPS maintaining sensor lock on shuttle::

CSO_Ross says:
::Sitting quietly in shuttle concentrating on his scans ....relaying information back to the Comanche::

FCO_Sky says:
@::at controls of SC Hydra::

CTO_Valar says:
::On the Bridge at TAC station watching the shuttle's route on long-range sensors.  Notes that the shuttle will be out of range in approximately 9.35 minutes::

Dr_Sea says:
::in Sickbay doing paperwork::

CEOVnSckl says:
@::on Hydra going over specs of sensor buoys::

EO_Carlson says:
::moves over and checks out the propulsion system::

XO_Scott says:
:: on the bridge::

FCO_Sky says:
@Eric, Ross: almost done with those sensor relay buoy's?

Host Capt_Sea says:
::in ready room listening to his water sculpture::

CSO_Ross says:
@:: listens to the silence of space surrounding the shuttle::

CEOVnSckl says:
@Sky: Just about there.

Dr_Sea says:
::stands up from desk and walks over to the replicator:: Rep: Hot tea, mint - sweet and a bagel toasted.

XO_Scott says:
bridge::  Status!

FCO_Sky says:
@COMM *Comanche*USS Comanche, this is Hydra, how do you read?

CSO_Ross says:
@Sky: yeah I have them all tied into our systems and relaying back to the Comanche

CTO_Valar says:
XO: The shuttle will be out of range of our LR sensors in approximately 8.55 minutes.

CEOVnSckl says:
@Sky: Trying to maximize the sensitivity of these buoys.

EO_Carlson says:
Computer:: Run diagnostic on the warp and impulse engines.

Host Capt_Sea says:
~~~ listens to his wife's thoughts, hmm food ~~~

XO_Scott says:
CTO:  Thank you Lt.

CSO_Ross says:
@Eric: increase the manual harmonic waves in the upper EM band...that should help

CTO_Valar says:
XO: You're welcome Sir.

Dr_Sea says:
::removes food from replicator and returns to her desk::

CEOVnSckl says:
@Ross: OK. Will do.

CEOVnSckl says:
@::makes adjustments::

EO_Carlson says:
::takes a sip of coffee while computer check out engines:

Host Capt_Sea says:
::turns page on ancient ocean novel about England::

XO_Scott says:
COM: comanche  : hydra:  we read you   LT.   what is your current status?

FCO_Sky says:
@::watching the Shuttle LRS and listening to Eric and Ross::

CSO_Ross says:
@:: wonders how his science station is?::

Dr_Sea says:
::looks about and then quickly places her feet up on her desk and sips the tea slowly::

FCO_Sky says:
@COM Comanche: Status is normal, Commander, ETA to boundary is 5 min.

CEOVnSckl says:
@Ross/Sky: There. We're all ready to go.

XO_Scott says:
Com: Hydra:   Thank you Lt keep us informed.

CTO_Valar says:
XO: ETA confirmed.

CEOVnSckl says:
@Sky: Let the Comanche know we're ready to deploy.

CSO_Ross says:
@: gets up and walks over to replicator:: Klingon Rocktogenio

Host Capt_Sea says:
::listens to his grandfather clock chime, slowly in rhythm::

EO_Carlson says:
::diagnostic comes in, not much that isn't wrong with them::

Dr_Sea says:
::takes a bite of the bagel:: munch

XO_Scott says:
OPS:  keep  a channel open to the shuttle at all times.

XO_Scott says:
CTO:  thank you Lt.

CSO_Ross says:
@:slowly watches as it materializes and turns:: ALL: you guys want anything?

OPS_Grift says:
XO: aye

FCO_Sky says:
@COM: Comanche copy that Commander. sensor relays are in place and ready to deploy. stand by till we reach the co-ords

EO_Carlson says:
PO1: How is the shields coming along Petty Officer?

Host ACTD_Don says:
ACTION: The Hydra picks up a distress call, it appears it is from the lost shuttle...

CEOVnSckl says:
@Ross: Just some Pepsi One.

OPS_Grift says:
::taps his console and opens constant channel to shuttlecraft Hydra::

CSO_Ross says:
@::slowly sips drink::

CEOVnSckl says:
@::hears the computer pick up the call::

CSO_Ross says:
@::hears the klaxon and rushes over to his console:: Picking up the shuttle sky

FCO_Sky says:
@COM *Comanche* Comanche this is Hydra, we are picking up a distress signal

EO_Carlson says:
<PO1> EO: They are coming along fine, but it is taking longer than it is expected.

XO_Scott says:
Com: Hydra:  understood Hydra

Host Capt_Sea says:
Comm: Station Commander: What was the particular circumstances of the shuttle's disappearance?

CSO_Ross says:
bearing four four niner

CEOVnSckl says:
@Sky: Engines are at the ready for rescue.

EO_Carlson says:
PO1:: The Capt. needs them up and ready ASAP, so get them done.

EO_Carlson says:
<PO1> EO: Aye sir

FCO_Sky says:
@COM Shuttle: Shuttlecraft: this is Lt Skyler of the USS Comanche, please respond. Ross: scan the area for local traffic...friendly or otherwise

CSO_Ross says:
@:: rushes fingers over console:: intial scans are detecting no major damage

Dr_Sea says:
::picks up a padd with the list of those being transferred to the USS London and sips her tea::

CTO_Valar says:
::plots course the shuttle's coordinates just in case::

FCO_Sky says:
@ Eric: understood

Host ACTD_Don says:
*Comanche* : Sea: It was on a routine run, nothing unusual...

EO_Carlson says:
::Still waiting for the diagnostic to complete on the engines::

CSO_Ross says:
@Sky: we all clear sir

FCO_Sky says:
@Ross: can you localize the signal?

CEOVnSckl says:
@::tries to do long-range scan for shuttle systems::

Host Capt_Sea says:
*Station Commander* any unusual weather in the area?

FCO_Sky says:
@COM Comanche: we are preparing to mount rescue. do we have permission to proceed?

Dr_Sea says:
::feels the babies settle down for a nap, hope its a long one::

CSO_Ross says:
@Sky: We need to be within 55 km of the shuttle.....hold on....

XO_Scott says:
::purses her lips  , her index finger atop of them, waiting for the hydra to report back if they find anything::

FCO_Sky says:
@Eric: prepare to transport first buoy on my mark....3...2...1...mark

CEOVnSckl says:
@Sky: We need to deploy the buoys in order to go after them.

Host ACTD_Don says:
*Comanche* Sea: None that i know of Captain

CEOVnSckl says:
@::transports first buoy::

CSO_Ross says:
@Sky:: makes adjustments to comm system:: Try it now sky

Host Capt_Sea says:
::closes book and heads to bridge::

CTO_Valar says:
::locks onto the buoy’s signal::

OPS_Grift says:
XO: The shuttle is reporting they have located the shuttle on LR sensors

XO_Scott says:
OPS:  thank you Ops

FCO_Sky says:
@COM *CTO/OPS* buoy's are in the water

CTO_Valar says:
XO: I have sensor lock on the first buoy.  Activating now.

Dr_Sea says:
::breathes a sigh of relief that her stomach is no longer a battleground for twins...for the time being::

CEOVnSckl says:
@::checks buoy systems::

FCO_Sky says:
@COMM: Shuttle: Shuttlecraft, do you copy?

CTO_Valar says:
COM: Sky: Acknowledged.

OPS_Grift says:
::puts comm channel with Shuttlecraft Hydra on speakers::

CEOVnSckl says:
@Sky: They have locked onto the first buoy.

Host ACTD_Don says:
ACTION: Sensors pick up a large energy cloud in the area, moving very slowly, in the direction of the station..

CTO_Valar says:
::locks onto the two remaining buoys::

EO_Carlson says:
::checks work schedule and sees that another shift may need to come in early depending on the damage to the systems::

Host Capt_Sea says:
Robin: Report

CSO_Ross says:
@ALL: It seems that the shuttle is otherwise intact.....however their is too much interference::.......Sir picking up a unusual energy cloud

FCO_Sky says:
@Eric: understood. bring us to A Status Yellow

XO_Scott says:
CTO:  Good.

XO_Scott says:
All: captain on the bridge :; stands::

CEOVnSckl says:
@Sky: Aye. ::goes to yellow alert::

CSO_Ross says:
@ALL: its proceeding towards the station

FCO_Sky says:
@Ross. alright COMM Comanche Copy that, Comanche?

XO_Scott says:
CO:  The  shuttle has located a distress calls and are investigating

CTO_Valar says:
XO: I am picking up a large energy reading coming our way.

FCO_Sky says:
@Ross: how will this thing affect us?

CSO_Ross says:
@All: it appears to be heavily dense and ionized but its not anything I've seen before

CEOVnSckl says:
@Ross: Can we withstand it?

Host ACTD_Don says:
ACTION: Residual traces of the Ion trail from the shuttle shows that it passed through the cloud..

Host Capt_Sea says:
XO: clear all moorings we are leaving

OPS_Grift says:
CO: they are detecting a large energy cloud moving towards the station

FCO_Sky says:
@Ross: can we break through to get the shuttle?

Dr_Sea says:
:;finishes up with her snack and returns the dishes to the replicator to be recycled, looks down at the crumbs on her uniform and quickly brushes them off::

EO_Carlson says:
::wonders what is going on out there, wishing he had the viewing system down in engineering that he had on the Scimitar::

XO_Scott says:
CTO: what kind  of  energy reading

CTO_Valar says:
XO: Unknown Sir.

CSO_Ross says:
@ALL: I believe that whatever that cloud is....the shuttle passed through it

XO_Scott says:
CO: aye aye captain

CEOVnSckl says:
@::checks on engine and operational systems::

Host Capt_Sea says:
*EO* prepare to disembark, fire up the engines

CTO_Valar says:
XO: It is moving slowly but steady.

FCO_Sky says:
@Eric/Ross options guys?

Dr_Sea says:
~~~ Leaving? What about the transfer with the London? ~~

XO_Scott says:
OPS:  clear us from docking , we are  leaving  the depot

EO_Carlson says:
*CO* Aye sir, they are still not up 100% though.

OPS_Grift says:
XO: aye sir

CSO_Ross says:
@ALL: we might try a modulation to our shields.....matching the energy clouds variance signature

Host Capt_Sea says:
*Station Commander* please clear us for emergency departure

CTO_Valar says:
::prepares to leave spacedock::

CEOVnSckl says:
@Sky: I concur.

EO_Carlson says:
::moves over to ME Console and prepares propulsion system::

FCO_Sky says:
@Ross: I want an analysis first

OPS_Grift says:
:: retracts umbilicals::

Host ACTD_Don says:
ACTION: The cloud changes direction, It is heading for the Hydra..

Host Capt_Sea says:
~~~ If we get caught in anchor in a storm we could be damaged ~~~

FCO_Sky says:
@::changes Course::

CTO_Valar says:
XO: The energy cloud has change directions.  It is headed straight for the Hydra!

EO_Carlson says:
::initiates the start up procedure on the impulse engines::

OPS_Grift says:
::engages engines 1/4 impulse reverse::

Dr_Sea says:
~~ Storm? Nevermind, I'm heading to the bridge ~~

CEOVnSckl says:
@::starts to remodulate shielding::

CSO_Ross says:
@:ALL: umm sky its heading straight for us.... nothing of natural phenomena can do that

CTO_Valar says:
::replots course to the Hydra::

Dr_Sea says:
::quickly leaves her office and out of sickbay for the bridge::

FCO_Sky says:
@COM Comanche: Comanche this is Hydra, we have encountered a dense Ion storm at this location

EO_Carlson says:
::listens to the sound of the hum, trying to detect any possible problems::

Host Capt_Sea says:
XO: please back us out and plot an intercept course

OPS_Grift says:
CO: 30 seconds till we clear spacedock doors

FCO_Sky says:
@ Eric: prepare for max warp

CEOVnSckl says:
@::checks force rating on shields::

EO_Carlson says:
::fires up warp systems::

CTO_Valar says:
XO: I have plotted the course.

CEOVnSckl says:
@Sky: Max warp enable.

CSO_Ross says:
@Sky: I can tell you what it isn't.... its not a normal dust cloud or ion storm....but

FCO_Sky says:
@Ross: is this thing intelligent?

Dr_Sea says:
:;taps her comm badge to inform Sickbay to be ready at a moments notice::

EO_Carlson says:
*CO* Propulsion system up and ready CAPT.

CEOVnSckl says:
@Ross/Sky: Is this thing a space whale?

Dr_Sea says:
TL: bridge

FCO_Sky says:
@::trying to stay clear::

CSO_Ross says:
@Sky: It might be......it has is composed of basic elements though

Host ACTD_Don says:
ACTION: The instruments on the Hydra become erratic, power shutting down and returning..

CTO_Valar says:
CO: Course plotted.  Ready to disengage docking clamps!

CEOVnSckl says:
@Sky: Power fluctuating!

CSO_Ross says:
@:: watches as the instruments flash on and off::

Dr_Sea says:
:;exits the TL onto the bridge and quickly takes her place at the Captain's left::

CEOVnSckl says:
@Sky: We need to contact the Comanche!

Host Capt_Sea says:
Valar: all astern

FCO_Sky says:
@Eric/Ross: prepare for evac. EVA suits, just in case boys

CSO_Ross says:
@ALL: its emitting some sort of dampening field....

CTO_Valar says:
CO: Aye Sir.

FCO_Sky says:
@Eric: I've tried

CEOVnSckl says:
@::goes to EVA locker::

EO_Carlson says:
::pulls up engines on the ME console to check for any possible problems::

CTO_Valar says:
::begins backing out of spacedock::

FCO_Sky says:
@::goes to EVA locker::

CSO_Ross says:
@:: puts on EVA suit just in cause::

CEOVnSckl says:
@::slips on EVA::

Host Capt_Sea says:
Comm: Hydra: can you read?

CSO_Ross says:
@ALL: feels the rocking shuttle::

FCO_Sky says:
@::puts on EVA and returns to helm

Dr_Sea says:
Captain: how serious is this storm?  We have a great deal of injured that might be frightened.

CEOVnSckl says:
@::then starts to set up distress beacon::

EO_Carlson says:
PO1: Status on those shields?  I have a feeling that we are going to need them soon.

CEOVnSckl says:
@Sky: I have a distress beacon ready.

Host Capt_Sea says:
Megan: its an ion storm which can be very dangerous and unpredictable

Dr_Sea says:
::nods::

CSO_Ross says:
@Sky: is there anyway we could escape from this?

FCO_Sky says:
@COM Comanche: mayday

EO_Carlson says:
<PO1> EO: Almost there sir, just a few more adjustments.

CTO_Valar says:
CO: Ready to proceed.

Host Capt_Sea says:
Valar: shields up

FCO_Sky says:
@Ross: not at this rate.  try remodulating shields

CEOVnSckl says:
@::tries to keep shuttle together::

CTO_Valar says:
CO: Aye Sir.  ::raises shields::

OPS_Grift says:
::reroutes power to shields::

FCO_Sky says:
@Eric: alert status red

Dr_Sea says:
::tries to mentally reach out to the Hydra""

CEOVnSckl says:
@::goes to red alert::

CSO_Ross says:
@Sky: whatever this thing is it is intelligent.....its adapting to our shield modulations

EO_Carlson says:
::notices power being routed to shields::

Host Capt_Sea says:
Valar: engage intercept course warp 5

CSO_Ross says:
@ALL: Its seems to be sucking our energy reserves

CEOVnSckl says:
@Ross: You mean it's almost like a Borg?

Host ACTD_Don says:
ACTION: The cloud nears the Hydra, one minute to contact..

FCO_Sky says:
@Ross: try a Borg shield freq. program

CTO_Valar says:
CO: Aye Sir.  Engaging Warp 5.

CEOVnSckl says:
@Sky: One minute to contact and then poof.

CSO_Ross says:
@ALL: even at this distance

EO_Carlson says:
<PO1> EO: I think we got it sir.

Host Capt_Sea says:
Comm: Hydra: we are enroute try diverting your warp power to shields

CTO_Valar says:
::puts pedal to the metal::

FCO_Sky says:
@Eric: I'm giving her all I got, but the storm has us beat. helmets up.

CEOVnSckl says:
@::puts on helmet::

CSO_Ross says:
@ALL: we better get out of here before the warp core collapses

CEOVnSckl says:
@::taps in transporter coordinates a few hundred meters away::

CSO_Ross says:
@:: secures helmet.....feels anxious::

CEOVnSckl says:
@All: To the pads.

Dr_Sea says:
~~ Skyler, can you hear my thoughts? ~~

FCO_Sky says:
@Eric: Initiate evac protocol

FCO_Sky says:
@~~ Doctor: loud and clear, doc ~~

CEOVnSckl says:
@::starts protocol, heads to transporter pad::

CSO_Ross says:
@::rushes to the transporter........we ready::

Host Capt_Sea says:
OPS: ETA to shuttle ?

FCO_Sky says:
@~~ we have 30 seconds then... ~~

Host ACTD_Don says:
ACTION: The cloud engulfs the Hydra, all power is being drawn into the cloud

Dr_Sea says:
~~ Skyler we are heading your way, stand by ~~

CEOVnSckl says:
@Sky: You in mental contact with the ship?

OPS_Grift says:
CO: we are about 2 min from the shuttle

FCO_Sky says:
@Eric: yes. they are on their way

CSO_Ross says:
@All: lets get out of here while we still can

CEOVnSckl says:
@Sky: How far?

Host Capt_Sea says:
OPS: get me a transporter lock

FCO_Sky says:
@~~ we're jumping ship ~~

CSO_Ross says:
@Energize!

CEOVnSckl says:
@::gets ready to get out::

FCO_Sky says:
@ ::dematerializes::

CEOVnSckl says:
@::activates transporter::

Host ACTD_Don says:
ACTION: The cloud begins to grow in size..

CTO_Valar says:
::nudges the engines just a bit::

CEOVnSckl says:
@::dematerializes::

Dr_Sea says:
CO: I am receiving thoughts from Skyler, they are in deep trouble

FCO_Sky says:
@::activates automatic distress beacon::

CTO_Valar says:
CO: That energy cloud is massive!

CSO_Ross says:
@:: rematerializes in deep space floating::

OPS_Grift says:
CO: I am unable to get a lock

CEOVnSckl says:
@::remataterializes in space a few hundred meters from Hydra::

CEOVnSckl says:
@Ross: Where's Sky?

CSO_Ross says:
@ALL: wow look at the size of that thing

FCO_Sky says:
@::watches the storm take the Hydra at it's mercy::

EO_Carlson says:
::wondering what is going on::

CTO_Valar says:
CO: Sir! I am reading lifesigns just 300 meters from the cloud.

CSO_Ross says:
@Oh god did he make it...

Host Capt_Sea says:
Valar: Red Alert full power to shields

FCO_Sky says:
@Eric/Ross: can you hear me ~~ Ross ~~

CEOVnSckl says:
@*Sky* VanSickle to Skyler. Where are you?

CSO_Ross says:
@~~~~ Sky??? ~~~~~

Dr_Sea says:
CO: they have fled the shuttle, they are floating in space

CTO_Valar says:
CO: Aye Sir!  ::goes to Red Alert::

EO_Carlson says:
::notices the red alert::

OPS_Grift says:
::reroutes aux. power to shields::

CSO_Ross says:
@~~~ get out of there now ~~~

Host Capt_Sea says:
Megan: my people are in trouble.....

FCO_Sky says:
@CEO/CSO let's group up to conserve O2

OPS_Grift says:
CO: I doubt even the Comanche could withstand that storm

CTO_Valar says:
Taps com badge: Engineering: I need all the power you can give me to our shields!

FCO_Sky says:
@~~ I am out!! ~~

EO_Carlson says:
::jumps up and pulls up the entire schematic for the ship::

CEOVnSckl says:
@::sees Sky::

EO_Carlson says:
*CTO* Aye, sir

CEOVnSckl says:
@Ross: Over there. ::points to right::

Host Capt_Sea says:
OPS: can you locate our crew?

CSO_Ross says:
@Oh there you are......

CTO_Valar says:
CO: I am reading 3 lifesigns floating in space

FCO_Sky says:
@::floats over to Eric and Ross::

Dr_Sea says:
John: I know

CEOVnSckl says:
@::activates thrusters to meet Sky::

EO_Carlson says:
::pulls up shields on the console and tries to divert some power to the shields::

Host Capt_Sea says:
Valar: try gain control of the shuttle

CTO_Valar says:
CO: I am dropping out of warp.

CSO_Ross says:
@ALL: Did I ever tell you guys I get space sick....

Host ACTD_Don says:
ACTION: All power from the Hydra is totally drained..

CEOVnSckl says:
@Ross: Hang in there.

OPS_Grift says:
CO: I have located them on sensors... attempting to get a transporter lock now

Host Capt_Sea says:
Valar: secure from warp go to impulse

EO_Carlson says:
PO1:: See what you can do on getting the shields up some more on your side!!

CTO_Valar says:
CO: I am not getting any energy readings from the shuttle.

CEOVnSckl says:
@Guys: Just breath slowly and stay calm.

FCO_Sky says:
@::shudders::

CTO_Valar says:
::drops out of warp to impulse::

Host Capt_Sea says:
Valar: all stop

OPS_Grift says:
CO: we need to get closer to them

CSO_Ross says:
@~~~~~ Starts to sense a presence from the cloud...barely ~~~~~~~~

CTO_Valar says:
CO: Aye Sir! All stop!

Host Capt_Sea says:
OPS: launch a probe into the cloud

CEOVnSckl says:
@::notices Ross go into trance::

Host ACTD_Don says:
ACTION: The cloud now changes direction again, towards the Comanche..

OPS_Grift says:
CO: aye sir

CEOVnSckl says:
@Ross: Something wrong?

EO_Carlson says:
::continues to divert power to shields while the repair team works as well::

OPS_Grift says:
::prepares probe::

CTO_Valar says:
CO: That cloud is coming right for us!

Dr_Sea says:
::looks at view screen::

FCO_Sky says:
@~~ tries to reach into the intelligence of the cloud ~~

CSO_Ross says:
@Eric/Sky: I think that thing is a life-force.....however primitive

Host Capt_Sea says:
Valar: reverse 1/4 impulse stand by Q torps

CTO_Valar says:
::initiates shield modulations used against the Borg::

OPS_Grift says:
::fires probe at cloud::

OPS_Grift says:
CO: probe away, sir

CTO_Valar says:
CO: Aye Sir!  ::reverses engines 1/4 impulse::

CEOVnSckl says:
@Ross/Sky: I'll try coming the ship while you guys try communicating with the cloud.

Host Capt_Sea says:
Megan: what are you sensing?

OPS_Grift says:
CO: we need to retrieve the shuttle crew, we need to get closer

EO_Carlson says:
*CTO* I have got as much power as I can squeeze into the shields LT

FCO_Sky says:
@Eric: agreed

CTO_Valar says:
EO: Thank you Lt.

Dr_Sea says:
John: I sense that the AT is alive

FCO_Sky says:
@~~ Doc, Ross is scared ~~

CEOVnSckl says:
@COMM: Comanche: VanSickle to Comanche. Mayday! Mayday! We have abandoned ship!

EO_Carlson says:
::notices a weird shield modulation on the shields::

Host ACTD_Don says:
ACTION: The torpedo enters the cloud and explodes, the cloud absorbs all the energy and grows at a rapid rate..

CTO_Valar says:
Bailey: Get over here and monitor the shield modulations!

CSO_Ross says:
@Sky: Its like I sense this hunger....growing and growing.....nooooooo!!!

Dr_Sea says:
~~ Sends calming thoughts to the AT including Ross ~~

CEOVnSckl says:
@Ross: What?

FCO_Sky says:
@Ross: I sense it too...an eternal hunger

CTO_Valar says:
CO: That cloud seems to "eat" energy

EO_Carlson says:
::never seen modulations like that before, must of been created when they fought the borg::

CTO_Valar says:
CO: Suggest we do not send any more probes into the cloud.

OPS_Grift says:
CO: Maybe we could communicate with it??

CSO_Ross says:
@ALL: we must warn the Comanche to stay away from it

OPS_Grift says:
XO: maybe we could communicate with the cloud?

FCO_Sky says:
@~~ Comanche, stay clear, stand down... ~~

CEOVnSckl says:
@COMM: Comanche: Danger! Cloud eats energy. Stand clear.

OPS_Grift says:
CO: Maybe we could communicate with it??

Dr_Sea says:
John: I have a tickling sensation at the back of my mind, I think this cloud my have some intelligence::

CSO_Ross says:
@~~~~~ Reaches out to the cloud.....STOP you are hurting our entities ~~~~~

CEOVnSckl says:
@::wishes he could reach out mentally himself, especially to Valar::

CEOVnSckl says:
@COMM: Comanche: Do you read?

CSO_Ross says:
@::floating in space he watches as the Comanche enter the cloud....::;

Host Capt_Sea says:
Megan: alive?

Dr_Sea says:
John: perhaps, I'm not certain

Host Capt_Sea says:
Valar: distance to cloud?

CSO_Ross says:
@Mare ~~~~ It is a life force.....but keep away ~~~~~

CEOVnSckl says:
@COMM: Comanche: GET OUT OF THERE!!!!

EO_Carlson says:
::continues to monitor the ships systems::

CTO_Valar says:
CO: 200 meters!

Host Capt_Sea says:
CTAC: all astern

CTO_Valar says:
CO: I am backing away from it,

CEOVnSckl says:
@COMM: Valar: Get the ship out of there!

Dr_Sea says:
John: I am receiving a thought from Skyler. He says Stay clear and stand down?

CTO_Valar says:
COMM: Eric: Shut up!  Can't you see we're rescuing you?

Host Capt_Sea says:
*Eric* at ease, focus on survival

CSO_Ross says:
@Sky/Eric: How much oxygen we got?

CEOVnSckl says:
@COMM: Captain: Aye sir.

Host Capt_Sea says:
::stands::

FCO_Sky says:
@Ross: bout 45 min

Host Capt_Sea says:
OPS: launch a shuttle to our the crew

Dr_Sea says:
John: I am also getting a warning from Ross, he thinks it alive

OPS_Grift says:
CO: unmanned?

CTO_Valar says:
CO: Maintaining distance from cloud.  Shields are modulating.

CEOVnSckl says:
@Ross: I'm good for about an hour.

Host Capt_Sea says:
Megan: alive...please try to contact it

Dr_Sea says:
::nods:: CO: I shall attempt to do so now

OPS_Grift says:
::prepares shuttle in bay 2::

FCO_Sky says:
@Eric/Ross: I'm going for the shuttle air lock...maybe we can use it as a lifeboat

CSO_Ross says:
@~~~ Mare: Its is too primitive to know that it is killing us.....just feeding itself ~~~~~~

Host Capt_Sea says:
*FCO* focus on keeping your team alive

Dr_Sea says:
::sends out a tendril of thought to the cloud::

CEOVnSckl says:
@Sky: Even though all the systems are drained?

Host ACTD_Don says:
ACTION: The cloud follows the Comanche's energy stream, absorbing all it can..

Dr_Sea says:
::focuses her thoughts::

FCO_Sky says:
@::uses air thrusters to propel towards Hydra::

FCO_Sky says:
@Eric: It's gotta be better than being out here.

Host Capt_Sea says:
Megan: discontinue contact

CEOVnSckl says:
@::follows Sky::

OPS_Grift says:
::launches unmanned shuttle towards crews coordinates::

Dr_Sea says:
::opens eyes and looks at John:: Aye sir

EO_Carlson says:
::takes a look at the sensors and notices that the cloud is absorbing energy stream::

CSO_Ross says:
@ALL: I hope the Comanche will be alright.

Host Capt_Sea says:
OPS: have the shuttle cut power and drift into the crew

FCO_Sky says:
@Eric, Ross. we have another shuttle inbound

XO_Scott says:
CO:  if it is tracking the "heat" from our  exhaust  what if we  "cooled"  the trail?

OPS_Grift says:
COM:FCO_SKY: there is an unmanned shuttle coming your way

Dr_Sea says:
::worried::

Host Capt_Sea says:
XO: how do you mean?

FCO_Sky says:
@COM *OPS* copy that

Host ACTD_Don says:
ACTION: The Doc, for a split second detected a feeling from the cloud, ..massive hunger, like a baby..

OPS_Grift says:
::cuts shuttles power and has it drift to the shuttle crew::

CEOVnSckl says:
@Sky: We just have to hope it gets here before that thing gobbles up its energy.

Dr_Sea says:
::sucks in a breath::

CSO_Ross says:
@::watches as he too senses more and more from the cloud::

Host Capt_Sea says:
Megan?

EO_Carlson says:
::runs calculations on the ships energy frequency to the engines, possibly might cause the cloud to get an upset stomach::

CTO_Valar says:
CO: Suggest we launch a diversion shuttle.  Make the cloud follow it.

XO_Scott says:
CO:  if it is feeding on thermal energy is there a way to  show it  that  we don’t' have any?

FCO_Sky says:
@::feels a hunger pain, but only in his mind::

OPS_Grift says:
COM:SKY: shuttle should be at your location in under 1 minute

Dr_Sea says:
John: a sense that the cloud if feeding, just like a infant. :;looks worried::

FCO_Sky says:
@COM*OPS* copy that

CTO_Valar says:
CO: Suggest we launch a torpedo and detonate.  Perhaps the cloud will follow it.

Host Capt_Sea says:
XO: we would have to shut down, that seems risky

CEOVnSckl says:
@Sky: Make sure Doug knows to guide that shuttle out of the thing's path.

FCO_Sky says:
@::sees a shuttle coast in::

FCO_Sky says:
@Eric: He's sending it in unpowered

XO_Scott says:
CO: I agree...  :: looks concerned at Megan::

FCO_Sky says:
@::navigates toward the airlock::

CEOVnSckl says:
@::to self:: Attaboy Doug!

CSO_Ross says:
@:: floats in space....feels a tug on his oxygen line and then hears a warning from his suit....warning....oxygen tube tear.....5 minutes remaining....

EO_Carlson says:
*CO* We might, might be able to get the cloud away by changing the energy configuration on the impulse engines

Host Capt_Sea says:
XO: please supervise launching a decoy shuttle

FCO_Sky says:
@::grabs Ross:: Over here!

XO_Scott says:
CO: aye aye...

CSO_Ross says:
@ALL: Oh great......

FCO_Sky says:
@::punches code into the airlock, the door opens::

CEOVnSckl says:
@::goes to unmanned shuttle::

EO_Carlson says:
::Starts running calculations on frequency changes::

Dr_Sea says:
CO/XO: its after our energy, its insatiable .....

CTO_Valar says:
::continues to maintain distance from cloud::

CSO_Ross says:
@::head rushing not sure what is going on::

Host Capt_Sea says:
Megan: try again to communicate with it, maybe we can reason with it

Dr_Sea says:
::focuses once more::

XO_Scott says:
:: goes to science station and  orders a  shuttle  laden with  thermal generators  to  be readied for launch::

CEOVnSckl says:
@Ross: Come on. We're getting outta here.

FCO_Sky says:
@::drags Ross inside the Airlock::

CSO_Ross says:
@:: not sure of what is occurring::

OPS_Grift says:
CO: I suggest we don't send any more energy the cloud's way... it grows bigger

Dr_Sea says:
::jumbled sensations enter her mind;:

FCO_Sky says:
@::notes a tear in Ross' suit and checks for decompression symptoms::

CSO_Ross says:
@:: hears another warning......oxygen depletion in 3 minutes::

CTO_Valar says:
CO: Let's try firing a full spread of photon torpedoes in the opposite direction and detonating them all at once.

Host Capt_Sea says:
::listens to suggestions::

CEOVnSckl says:
@Ross: You'll be OK.

XO_Scott says:
*EO*:  I have a shuttle being prepped   with thermal generators in hopes  of getting the cloud to follow it instead of us.  anything else you would suggest?

OPS_Grift says:
CO: If we fire torpedo’s we may just make the problem bigger

CEOVnSckl says:
@::removes helmet after entering shuttle::

Dr_Sea says:
;:shakes her head to clear it:: John: the cloud can not tell the difference between us and a nova, it feeds....its a reaction, not an action.

CTO_Valar says:
CO: Yes, but it may follow the torpedoes giving us time to get the crew back.

EO_Carlson says:
::thinking that anti matter may work::

FCO_Sky says:
@Eric: head over to the panel on the STBD side. Junction AG-47-Alpha. there is an O2 manual release there. crack it open

CSO_Ross says:
@:: sits .ups and takes off helmet::

CEOVnSckl says:
@::goes to O2 manual release::

CEOVnSckl says:
@::cracks it open::

Host Capt_Sea says:
XO: what do you think about antimatter?

CEOVnSckl says:
@Sky: Done.

FCO_Sky says:
@::takes off helmet::

XO_Scott says:
CO: if it is feeding on all energy  then  it should work.   i have a decoy shuttle standing by

FCO_Sky says:
@~~ Doctor: Thanks for the lifeboat  :) ~~

CSO_Ross says:
@::shakes head.:: Sorry guys..... I blacked out back there

OPS_Grift says:
CTO: I’m sure the crew can handle themselves

CEOVnSckl says:
@Ross: No wonder. Your EVA is torn.

FCO_Sky says:
@::still checking Ross for signs of decompression::

Host Capt_Sea says:
XO: launch a very small quantity of antimatter in a magnetic bottle towards the cloud, lets experiment

Dr_Sea says:
~~ Skyler: be safe in there, do not leave the shuttle ~~

CSO_Ross says:
@::gets up and walks to the science console::

FCO_Sky says:
@~~ we are adrift and not consuming power ~~

CEOVnSckl says:
@::goes to Eng./ops::

FCO_Sky says:
@Ross: keep us powered down, Lt.

FCO_Sky says:
@::goes to Flight CONN::

Host Capt_Sea says:
*EO* attempt to alter our power frequency, good idea

XO_Scott says:
CTO:  Valar, can  you set that up  I can transfer the anti matter to you  when  you have  the  magnetic field ready. :: urgency in voice::

CSO_Ross says:
@Sky: aye sir.......activates the science console though::

CEOVnSckl says:
@Sky: Can we just do thrusters only unpowered?

EO_Carlson says:
*CO* Aye sir

CTO_Valar says:
XO: Aye Sir.

CTO_Valar says:
::prepares the container for launch::

FCO_Sky says:
@Eric: RCS no, Manual Yes, but Manual thrusters uses up much valuable O2

EO_Carlson says:
::begins changing frequency to the impulse engines some::

Host Capt_Sea says:
Megan: it seems purely instinctive, what do you suggest?

FCO_Sky says:
@Eric/Ross: suggestions?

CEOVnSckl says:
@Sky: That's not good.

XO_Scott says:
:: set the transfer to ready::  LT  when your ready I'll pour you put on the lid.

EO_Carlson says:
::frequency lowers slowly::

CEOVnSckl says:
@Sky: Other than just waiting for the Calvary...

CSO_Ross says:
@ALL: looks like the Comanche is trying to change the energy signature of there power....maybe we should do the same?

CTO_Valar says:
XO: Magnetic field ready.  Ready to receive container for launch.

Dr_Sea says:
John: there is little medically we can do, I think its up to your engineers and scientist.

FCO_Sky says:
@Ross: negative. do not bring any systems online

EO_Carlson says:
::0.01......0.02.......0.03....::

XO_Scott says:
:: transfers the antimatter::

Host ACTD_Don says:
ACTION: The cloud slows down, just enough to be noticed..

CTO_Valar says:
::snaps the container lid shut and loads into launcher:;

XO_Scott says:
CTO: fire when ready and hope they follow the antimatter

CTO_Valar says:
XO: Container away!

CTO_Valar says:
::launches container::

Host Capt_Sea says:
OPS: track the container

CSO_Ross says:
@Eric/Sky: Woohoo way to go Comanche

OPS_Grift says:
CO: aye sir

CEOVnSckl says:
@Ross: What?

EO_Carlson says:
*Bridge* How’s it coming up there, should I stop or continue?

XO_Scott says:
CO:  let's hope this works......

Host Capt_Sea says:
Megan: if the entity fears antimatter it could be like fire to an animal

FCO_Sky says:
@Ross: huh?

OPS_Grift says:
::locks sensors onto the canister::

CSO_Ross says:
@Eric/Sky: look....points to the sensor readings...

CTO_Valar says:
CO: The cloud has slowed it's progression.

CEOVnSckl says:
@::goes to sensor::

Host Capt_Sea says:
*EO* please continue

XO_Scott says:
:: checks sensors::  CO:  the  cloud is slowing.

FCO_Sky says:
@Ross: kewel!

Host ACTD_Don says:
ACTION: The bottle enters the cloud..

EO_Carlson says:
*CO* Aye sir

Dr_Sea says:
John: I can only pray it does have those instincts

EO_Carlson says:
::continues to lower freq.::

CEOVnSckl says:
@::aloud:: Antimatter!

CTO_Valar says:
::continues to back the Comanche away from the cloud::

Host Capt_Sea says:
::watches bottle::

FCO_Sky says:
@Eric: will this effect us in any way?

EO_Carlson says:
::.....0.04.......0.045.....0.05.....::

CSO_Ross says:
@ALL: Pity we don’t  have any anti matter here....

Host Capt_Sea says:
XO: don’t detonate it, lets just watch it

CEOVnSckl says:
@Sky: We're well away from it.

Dr_Sea says:
::a silent pray goes out to all, bring courage to this crew::

FCO_Sky says:
@Ross: distance to station shuttle.

Host Capt_Sea says:
Megan: please contact Sky, see how they are doing

Dr_Sea says:
~~ Skyler: report ~~

EO_Carlson says:
::remodulates the impulse engines to handle freq. change::

CSO_Ross says:
@Sky: around 90 psi

CTO_Valar says:
EO: I am reading power fluctuations in the starboard nacelle.

FCO_Sky says:
@~~ All is well here...you ~~

Host Capt_Sea says:
XO: I hope this works

XO_Scott says:
CO:  you and me both captain.... you and me both...

CSO_Ross says:
@~~~ Thanks doc ~~~

EO_Carlson says:
*CTO* Checking on it now...

Dr_Sea says:
CO: they are handling the situation well, they want to know how we are doing.

Host ACTD_Don says:
ACTION: The cloud stops, it begins to change shape, it flattens out like a carpet, a small explosion is detected and then the cloud folds in on itself for a second, then unfolds..

EO_Carlson says:
::checks starboard nacelle::

CTO_Valar says:
EO: Acknowledged.

Dr_Sea says:
~~ mental smile for Ross ~`

Dr_Sea says:
:;watches in awe::

CSO_Ross says:
@ALL: wait a minute....

CEOVnSckl says:
@::looks at cloud through sensors::

CTO_Valar says:
ALL: What the??

XO_Scott says:
::wonders how it did that::

CEOVnSckl says:
@All: What the?

Host Capt_Sea says:
XO: can you see the antimatter bottle?

FCO_Sky says:
@what?

EO_Carlson says:
::Change in freq. causing it, does minor modulation::

Dr_Sea says:
::thinks there is more to this cloud then.......::

Host ACTD_Don says:
ACTION: All crewmembers that have telepathic abilities detect a cry of pain..

XO_Scott says:
:: checks sensors::   CO:  checking sensors captain...

FCO_Sky says:
@Eric: can we make it on manual without depleting our air supply?

Dr_Sea says:
AGHHHH

CEOVnSckl says:
@Sky: No.

CTO_Valar says:
::senses something telepathically from the cloud::

Host Capt_Sea says:
::its alive::

CSO_Ross says:
@::Falls to the floor:: Ahhh

FCO_Sky says:
@AAAAAAAAHHHHH

Dr_Sea says:
::holds head in hand::

CEOVnSckl says:
@::feels a pin prick::

CTO_Valar says:
::curious::

FCO_Sky says:
@::winces:: can we make it to Hydra, drain her compressed O2 and make it?

XO_Scott says:
Doctor::  see's her hold her head::   are you alright?

Host ACTD_Don says:
ACTION: The cloud remains motionless

CSO_Ross says:
@::gets up...feeling pain all over:: I think we made it mad

Dr_Sea says:
::looks at John::

CEOVnSckl says:
@Sky: We can make it over to the Hydra.

EO_Carlson says:
*CO* The engines can not take much more of the freq. change.

CSO_Ross says:
@ALL: everyone alright?

CTO_Valar says:
CO: I believe the cloud is injured.

Dr_Sea says:
::nods to Robin:: Robin: I am fine, but I don't think the cloud is

Host Capt_Sea says:
*EO* return the engines to safe levels

CEOVnSckl says:
@Ross: I'm fine. Just feeling a bit of a pinch.

OPS_Grift says:
CO: Maybe we should try to communicate with the cloud

FCO_Sky says:
@Eric: can we make it to the Station Shuttle if we Darin Hydra’s air tanks?

EO_Carlson says:
*CO* Aye

CEOVnSckl says:
@Sky: Negative

FCO_Sky says:
@dang!

Host Capt_Sea says:
::thinks::

Host ACTD_Don says:
ACTION: The cloud spits out the missing shuttle..

EO_Carlson says:
::slowly brings power freq. back to normal::

CEOVnSckl says:
@Sky: Look!

CTO_Valar says:
CO: I have the Hydra on sensors

FCO_Sky says:
@Eric: Nevermind!

CSO_Ross says:
@ALL: umm why is it doing that?

XO_Scott says:
CMO:  Good... ::worried twinge in voice::

FCO_Sky says:
it's out

OPS_Grift says:
CO: Maybe we should try to communicate with the cloud

XO_Scott says:
CO:  The cloud has  ejected the bottle

Host Capt_Sea says:
XO: is that the missing shuttle?

Host ACTD_Don says:
ACTION: Then the Hydra is ejected from the cloud.

Dr_Sea says:
::senses Robin's concerns::

OPS_Grift says:
CO: that is the Hydra, sir

XO_Scott says:
::checks sensors::   CO:  aye aye captain

CEOVnSckl says:
@Ross/Sky: It's like the whale spitting out Jonah or Pinocchio.

CTO_Valar says:
CO: Shall I get a tractor lock on the Hydra?

EO_Carlson says:
::power back to normal::

Host Capt_Sea says:
Megan: please try to contact the entity

CSO_Ross says:
@ALL: Are we next....?

XO_Scott says:
CO: as well as our shuttle has been  ejected.

Host ACTD_Don says:
ACTION: The cloud begins to retreat...

Host Capt_Sea says:
Valar: not yet

Dr_Sea says:
::nods again and focuses her mind on the cloud::

FCO_Sky says:
@::thinks to self:: as he piled upon the whales white hump...

EO_Carlson says:
*Bridge* Power distribution is back to normal.

CTO_Valar says:
CO: The cloud is retreating.

CEOVnSckl says:
@Sky: Moby Dick?

CTO_Valar says:
EO: Acknowledged.

Dr_Sea says:
~~ We come in peace, we will not harm you again ~~

CSO_Ross says:
@~~~ Oh sure use us and then leave ~~~~

FCO_Sky says:
@Eric: came to mind for some reason

Host Capt_Sea says:
Valar: take us into transporter range

CEOVnSckl says:
@Sky: OK, Ahab.

Host Capt_Sea says:
~~~ Ross do not make hostile mental contact ~~~

CTO_Valar says:
CO: Aye Sir.  ::engages 1/4 impulse::

FCO_Sky says:
@~~ we are here to help ~~

CEOVnSckl says:
@Sky: Call me Ishmael.

XO_Scott says:
:: stands at Science station  eyeing the  viewscreen::

CSO_Ross says:
@:: thinks to himself....yeah whatever....::

Dr_Sea says:
::senses nothing from the retreating cloud:: John:  I sense nothing. ::looks at the retreating cloud on the viewscreen::

FCO_Sky says:
@Eric: You know, Chief, you crack me up sometimes

CTO_Valar says:
CO: We are within transporter range.

EO_Carlson says:
::remodulates engines to handle the normal flow of energy::

CEOVnSckl says:
@Sky: You do too, in your own way.

CSO_Ross says:
@::turns toward sky:: Why's that.....?

Host Capt_Sea says:
Valar: beam the survivors aboard

XO_Scott says:
CO:  I would recommend transporting them straight to sickbay

Host ACTD_Don says:
ACTION: The cloud breaks into hundreds of small clouds, some dissipate, others move off at a high rate of speed..

CTO_Valar says:
CO: Aye Sir.  :: locks onto the survivors and beams them to TR2::

Dr_Sea says:
CO: Agreed, I'll meet them there.

Host Capt_Sea says:
XO: agreed, ::motions to Megan::

Dr_Sea says:
:;stands up and leaves the bridge::

Dr_Sea says:
::enters TL:: TL Sickbay on the double

FCO_Sky says:
::finds himself in TR2::

Host Capt_Sea says:
XO: I wish to speak with Mr. Rachmaninoff when he arrives

CTO_Valar says:
CO: The cloud has broken up into several sections and is retreating.

CSO_Ross says:
ALL: Thank heaven for ....the Comanche

CEOVnSckl says:
::in sickbay::

XO_Scott says:
CO aye sire I will go meet  them in the TR2

XO_Scott says:
:: takes TL to  TR2::

FCO_Sky says:
::in sickbay::

OPS_Grift says:
::sighs in disbelief::

CEOVnSckl says:
::make that TR2::

Dr_Sea says:
::arrives in Sickbay and grabs a tricorder::

CTO_Valar says:
CO: Shall I get tractor lock on the shuttles and bring them back on board?

CSO_Ross says:
:: in sickbay....hearing the captain wants to speak with him.....oh great::

CEOVnSckl says:
*EO* Engine status?

CSO_Ross says:
::sighs::

Host Capt_Sea says:
Valar: yes

XO_Scott says:
:: arrives with eh AT ::

EO_Carlson says:
*CEO* Engines are back online and operating at 99%

Dr_Sea says:
::scans the AT:: XO: they will live ::smiles::

Host Capt_Sea says:
Megan: a new species perhaps?

CEOVnSckl says:
*EO* Good. I'll join you shortly.

XO_Scott says:
Ross:  Lt Rachmaninoff  your to come with me  , now......

CTO_Valar says:
::activates tractor beams and brings the shuttles back to shuttle bay 4::

FCO_Sky says:
::grabs a PADD and starts filing a report::

EO_Carlson says:
*CEO* Aye

CSO_Ross says:
XO: Aye sir stands up holding head....

Dr_Sea says:
~~ John, unknown ~~

CEOVnSckl says:
XO: Ma'am, does anyone need me on the bridge?

CTO_Valar says:
::taps com badge:: Valar to Eric.  Are you guys okay?

XO_Scott says:
:: leads him personally back to the bridge and to the Captain's ready room::

CEOVnSckl says:
*Valar* We're all OK.

CTO_Valar says:
CO: Shall I plot a course back to spacedock Sir?

Host ACTD_Don says:
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