Host Brett says:
<<<<Begin Mission Loose Ends Part 1>>>>

CSO_Syrna says:
::at SCI I, scanning::

XO_Tarrez says:
::on the bridge at her station::

CNS_Enki says:
<FCO_Zeppelin> ::Trying to triangulate the coordinates of the distress call as the ship sails through space::

Host CO_K`Beth says:
::on the bridge:: CSO: See if that freighter is within sensor range

CTO_Hawkes says:
::At main Tactical::

CMO_Hunter says:
::In Sickbay::

CNS_Enki says:
::Sitting in the Counselor's chair on the Bridge::

XO_Tarrez says:
*CMO*: Let me know, Mr. Hunter the moment you are ready in the cargo bay.

Host CO_K`Beth says:
::sits and taps her fingers impatiently against the arm of her chair::

CNS_Enki says:
OPS: Lieutenant D’von, are you having any better luck with the signal?

CMO_Hunter says:
*XO*: Yes Ma'am

OPS_D`von says:
CNS: I am working on it now

TO_T`Rail says:
:: on the bridge at tac2::

CTO_Hawkes says:
CO: ::looking at the distress call:: Ma'am, maybe it's just me, but does it strike you as odd at all that they sent a distress call to us personally? I think I'd be sending it out to any ship in the area. Of course I am also paranoid.

XO_Tarrez says:
::sends a similar request to the engineering department, asking for a green light when they are up and ready to assist in the repairs::

CSO_Syrna says:
CO: There are no ships unaccounted for and none with the Harelian Identification as was mentioned... however there is an anomalous reading two light years distant.

CNS_Enki says:
::Smiles at the FCO officer, who is starting to bead sweat on his forehead... such dedication to his job::

XO_Tarrez says:
CO: ::Whispered:: It concerns me to.

OPS_D`von says:
CNS/XO: Okay I have it

Host CO_K`Beth says:
CTO: No, that's a point well taken and one that crossed my mind also.  Keep a close watch out but we have no choice...we have to respond.

CNS_Enki says:
<FCO_Zeppelin> ::Looks up at the OPS officer::

CMO_Hunter says:
Staff:: Ok folks lets get going, I want the Cargo bay prepped for MCI, Triage Priority 1 to here,  You know your places, Lets Move.

Host CO_K`Beth says:
CSO: Can you pinpoint the nature of the reading?

CSO_Syrna says:
CO: I have been trying with some difficulty.

CNS_Enki says:
*CMO*: Doctor, if you need assistance with anything, don't hesitate to call me.

XO_Tarrez says:
OPS: Understand.  Send them to the Mr. Zeppelin.

CTO_Hawkes says:
TO: T’Rail post security on all vital systems as well as the triage and treatment areas. Also, I want a reaction team quietly assembled on deck 9.

OPS_D`von says:
::sends the coordinates to the FCO::  XO: Sending now

CMO_Hunter says:
*XO*: I have my staff prepping the Cargo bay now....I’ll remain here in sickbay, the Nurses and Medics will be helping to Triage

CSO_Syrna says:
CO: The sensors just don't know what to make of it... and I have not seen readings like these.

XO_Tarrez says:
*CMO*: Understood doctor.

TO_T`Rail says:
CTO: Aye Sir.

CNS_Enki says:
<FCO_Zeppelin> ::Receives the coordinates:: XO: Course plotted, engaging at maximum warp.

Host CO_K`Beth says:
CSO: Are they anywhere near the coordinates that the freighter is located at?

CSO_Syrna says:
::keeps trying to clear up the interference:: CO: Apparently there is some radiation that is throwing off the sensors. I would hazard a guess that is the freighter we are looking for.

CTO_Hawkes says:
::runs a system check on tactical systems::

CSO_Syrna says:
CO: I do not know the coordinates of the freighter, as that was previously undetermined.

Host CO_K`Beth says:
FCO: ETA to the freighter?  And send the coordinates you have just received to the CSO .

CSO_Syrna says:
::receives coordinates:: CO: Freighter coordinates and the area of radiation do match. It is confirmed.

XO_Tarrez says:
::sees a report come in from the engineering department that states that they are standby ready to assist::  CO: Ma'am, Engineering reports that they are ready and on steady by.  The CMO says that they will be ready shortly.

CNS_Enki says:
<FCO_Zeppelin> ::Sends the coordinates to the CSO:: CO: ETA is.. 8 and two-thirds hours.

XO_Tarrez says:
::looks at the chronometer::

CMO_Hunter says:
::reads the report coming over his PADD::

Host CO_K`Beth says:
CSO: Very good, Lt.  Keep an eye on those sensor readings and see what you can come up with before we get there.

CMO_Hunter says:
*XO*: We are ready down here Commander

XO_Tarrez says:
*CMO*: Understood. CO: Medical is ready.

CNS_Enki says:
::Taps her fingers impatiently::

TO_T`Rail says:
::dispatches a reaction team to deck 9 and posts security at all critical areas and  treatment areas::

Host CO_K`Beth says:
XO: Good...and now we wait.  ::sits impatiently::

Host Brett says:
Action: The Delphyne speeds through space for eight hours.  Approaching the coordinates...

CTO_Hawkes says:
::tries to bring up schematics on the Kolikos in the tactical database::

XO_Tarrez says:
::walks onto the bridge having just checked things out in the cargo bay::

Host CO_K`Beth says:
::comes back out onto the bridge from her ready room:: FCO: ETA to the freighter?

CMO_Hunter says:
::snaps awake from his nap almost falling out of his chair::

CTO_Hawkes says:
::eyebrows go up::

XO_Tarrez says:
::walks down to her chair::

CSO_Syrna says:
CO: I am picking up detailed information on short range sensors now....

CNS_Enki says:
::Has been studying files on the Harelian on the Bridge::

CTO_Hawkes says:
CSO: I show the Kolikos as a forty year old ore freighter of Harelian registry. About 22 crew. Does that match your readings?

Host CO_K`Beth says:
::turns to her:: CSO: Report.

CSO_Syrna says:
CO: The radiation has faded a bit, and the area of space seems strangely free of particles. I think perhaps a pulse or burst wiped the immediate area clean. There is some debris and a beacon. I do not find an intact freighter, unfortunately.

CNS_Enki says:
<FCO_Zeppelin> CO: Coming within range... dropping out of warp.  We're about 100,000 kilometers.

XO_Tarrez says:
CSO: Life signs?

CTO_Hawkes says:
::hears the CSO::

Host CO_K`Beth says:
XO: Bring us to yellow alert.

CSO_Syrna says:
XO: None. ::sounds more serious than normal::

CTO_Hawkes says:
CO: Ma'am, I recommend shields up.

Host CO_K`Beth says:
FCO: Bring us within 50,000 kilometers and hold steady.

CSO_Syrna says:
CTO: Not any more.

XO_Tarrez says:
*ALL*: Yellow alert!

CTO_Hawkes says:
::eyes glued to tactical sensors::

OPS_D`von says:
::listens for any other communication coming to or from the other ship::

CNS_Enki says:
<FCO_Zeppelin> ::Already on the way:: CO: 90,000... 75,000... 60,000... holding at 50,000 kilometers.

XO_Tarrez says:
CTO: Any vessels in the area?

CSO_Syrna says:
CO: My apologies for not noticing the explosion that must have occurred. The only explanation I have is that the radiation must have masked it from sensors.

CTO_Hawkes says:
XO: Checking....

OPS_D`von says:
::don’t hear anything out of the norm, just the usually shipping lane, and such::

CTO_Hawkes says:
XO: Negative. Searching for warp trails...

CNS_Enki says:
<FCO_Zeppelin> ::Works on verifying their position with star charts::

CSO_Syrna says:
::does a tachyon burst from the deflector dish::

XO_Tarrez says:
CTO:  Any signs of weapons?

CTO_Hawkes says:
XO: Negative, and no warp trails either.

CSO_Syrna says:
::sees nothing appear:

XO_Tarrez says:
CO: Looks like we have quite a mystery here.

Host CO_K`Beth says:
XO: I would say so.

Host CO_K`Beth says:
CSO:  Can you pinpoint the cause of the explosion.

CTO_Hawkes says:
TO: Analyze the debris field. See if it adds up to a freighter, and see if there's anything anomalous in it. Also, I guess you can stand down most of the security detail, but keep guarding the vital systems.

CSO_Syrna says:
::tweaks sensors to determine a center of where there were no particles::

XO_Tarrez says:
CO: Request permission to have the CMO stand down the triage.

TO_T`Rail says:
CTO: Aye Sir.

Host CO_K`Beth says:
XO: Proceed.

XO_Tarrez says:
*CMO*: Looks like you are off the hook for now.  Stand down the triage setup in the Cargo Bay.

CSO_Syrna says:
CO: I have a center of the area devoid of particles... which I believe to be the center of the explosion.

Host CO_K`Beth says:
CSO: Can you determine the cause?

CMO_Hunter says:
*XO*: Aye Ma'am

CSO_Syrna says:
CO: I cannot determine an exact cause by these readings. I would like to suggest that perhaps a warp core breach.

CTO_Hawkes says:
CSO: I hate to add to that, but see if you can determine a time stamp based on the decay of the particles?

CTO_Hawkes says:
::checks tactical scanners again::

CSO_Syrna says:
CTO: There were no particles in the area until I did a tachyon burst to check for cloaked vessels.

Host CO_K`Beth says:
CSO: I thought that you stated the readings were unknown.  Wouldn't a warp core breach findings be listed in our database?

CTO_Hawkes says:
CSO: ::nods:: That's what I expected. Thanks.

TO_T`Rail says:
::runs the scans the CTO asked for:: 

CSO_Syrna says:
CO: Ma'am the radiation is masking everything. I said I could not determine an exact cause. I did have a theory based upon the lack of particle matter in its spherical pattern.

OPS_D`von says:
::wonders if Vulcans are allowed to make theories, since that is kinda like guessing::

Host CO_K`Beth says:
CSO: Very good...well do the best you can with the radiation interference.

CSO_Syrna says:
CO: The radiation does indicate that there was a matter/antimatter reaction of some kind, not necessarily an explosion, but certainly warp related. I made a deduction based upon what little I gathered.

XO_Tarrez says:
CSO: What else could cause a matter/antimatter reaction that could have done this?

CSO_Syrna says:
::catches a stray thought from D'von and turns to look at him::

CTO_Hawkes says:
::Scans the beacon in the debris field::

OPS_D`von says:
::sees Syrna is looking at him, so he puts on his innocent face, he keeps forgetting that she is a full telepath::

Host CO_K`Beth says:
CSO/CTO: Work together and retrieve some of the debris. See if there is anything that can be determined from that.  Use the cargo bay that was designated for triage.

CSO_Syrna says:
XO: My guess would be a warp core breach.... based on the pattern I have seen here. But that is only a guess. I am a Science Officer, not an Engineer.

CTO_Hawkes says:
CO: Aye ma'am.

CTO_Hawkes says:
TO: When you scanned debris, did you find any biological matter?

Host CO_K`Beth says:
OPS: Contact SB-39S and also the Harelian government.  Inform them that the freighter was lost with all hands due to a possible warp core breach.

CSO_Syrna says:
::nods at the CO::

TO_T`Rail says:
CTO: I finished the scans you asked for, sir. Its not big enough to be our freighter.

OPS_D`von says:
CO: Aye ma'am

TO_T`Rail says:
CTO: No sir.

CTO_Hawkes says:
TO: Really. That is interesting.

CTO_Hawkes says:
TO: No biological matter? Hmmm?

CSO_Syrna says:
::raises her eyebrow at OPS:: OPS: You... ::emphasis on you:: are not so innocent.

OPS_D`von says:
::contacts the Harelian government first, he figured he might as well get the worse part over with::

CTO_Hawkes says:
CSO: Would a warp core breach eliminate all biological matter? ::sounds doubtful::

OPS_D`von says:
::looks up and smiles at the CSO:: CSO: You aren’t so innocent either, especially after the night we had

CSO_Syrna says:
CTO: A warp core breach would... destroy all biological material in its area.

CTO_Hawkes says:
TO: Well, my scans show that the distress signal was coming from the beacon.

XO_Tarrez says:
::catches a stray comment between the OPS and the CSO and looks at them both::

CSO_Syrna says:
::looks impassively at the XO::

CTO_Hawkes says:
CSO: True, but on an entire ship? I know it's possible, but then a lot of things are possible that are unlikely.

Host CO_K`Beth says:
CTO: ::watching the viewscreen intently:: Bring that beacon in also.  It puzzles me that the beacon survived but nothing else.

OPS_D`von says:
::looks down at the XO, with the “What?” expression::

CSO_Syrna says:
~~~OPS: Indeed.~~~

XO_Tarrez says:
::shakes her head and goes about her duty::

TO_T`Rail says:
CTO: Maybe something happened and all the biological substance was destroyed or absorbed or something.

CTO_Hawkes says:
CO: Yes Ma'am. Maybe It's just that I'm paranoid...but I don't like this.

Host CO_K`Beth says:
CTO: Reasons?

CTO_Hawkes says:
TO: Yes, that's possible.

CSO_Syrna says:
CTO: Again. It would depend on where the explosion occurred.

OPS_D`von says:
::begins speaking with the Minster of Trade from the Harelian, trying to explain what the Del has observed so far::

CNS_Enki says:
::Sitting quietly, observing the Bridge::

CTO_Hawkes says:
CO: Well, the debris field doesn't add up to our freighter according to the TO's scans...all it's mass should be there unless it's slipped into another dimension. No biological matter. Ok, I admit it's possible, but I wouldn't say probable or plausible. Third, the beacon. It's damaged, but not like I'd expect.

CTO_Hawkes says:
CO: It's early, but my hypothesis is that the beacon was meant to bring us here, and a ship, not our freighter, was used to add window dressing.

CTO_Hawkes says:
CO: I think I'll go get some debris.

OPS_D`von says:
::after getting nothing from the Minister of Trade, he is transferred to the Shipping Office, but first he is put on hold.  Listening to some of the worst music he has ever heard before, worse then the CO's singing even::

CTO_Hawkes says:
TO: You have Tactical.

TO_T`Rail says:
CTO: Aye Sir.

TO_T`Rail says:
SELF: Ah the power ::grins and runs his hands over the controls::

Host CO_K`Beth says:
::nods:: CTO: Point well taken.  See what you can find and be careful with that beacon.  It may have a few surprises. Remember, I was CTO once .....paranoia goes with the territory ::grins::

CTO_Hawkes says:
TO: And keep an eye on those tactical scanners. If I'm wrong...no biggie, but if I'm right, let's not get caught with our trousers down...alright? ::grins::

XO_Tarrez says:
CO: Any ideas as to why some one might lure us here?

CTO_Hawkes says:
CSO: Shall we go bring in the trash?

CSO_Syrna says:
::hears the CTO is about to leave, has an SO take over and grabs her tricorder:: CTO: Bring in the trash? I thought one put it out...

CTO_Hawkes says:
::bends down and pulls a tricorder from the small locker by tactical::

Host CO_K`Beth says:
XO: Several actually...and none of them good.

CTO_Hawkes says:
CSO: Normally one does, but this is Starfleet...we're creative. ::Smiles::

OPS_D`von says:
::after speaking with the Shipping supervisor, he finds that this matter would be under the Department of External Planetary Affairs::

Host CO_K`Beth says:
TO: Scan the area that we were at when we first heard the distress call and see if there is increased activity around there.

CSO_Syrna says:
::raises an eyebrow, thinks: Humans are so odd sometimes::

TO_T`Rail says:
CTO: Aye Sir.

CTO_Hawkes says:
::Heads for the TL, and holds it open for the CSO::

CSO_Syrna says:
::enters the TL::

CTO_Hawkes says:
TL: Deck 16

XO_Tarrez says:
::nods at the CO's orders... a very tactical thought... an area she needed to improve::

Host CO_K`Beth says:
XO: How about you...any thoughts?

CTO_Hawkes says:
CSO: Would you recommend tractoring in the debris, or using the transporters?

CNS_Enki says:
::Sees the CSO leave, and wonders if the Captain would like an experienced scientist at the station::

CSO_Syrna says:
::looks at Hawkes:: CTO: I think the tractor would bring it in... in a more natural way. We would not want the transporters to... alter anything.

XO_Tarrez says:
CO: A few... but nothing to really start speculating on yet.

CTO_Hawkes says:
CSO: Yeah, that's what I was worried about. ::sighs:: this could take a while.

CNS_Enki says:
::Takes the initiative and walks over to the science consoles, taking a look at the readings coming through::

OPS_D`von says:
::after a long, drooling conversation with the Manager of EP Affairs, he is transferred back to the Minster of Trade, who wants to redirect his call to the Shipping Department, D'von decides to get a little more blunt, that is if someone doesn’t give him a straight answer he is going to disconnect and their government will never find out what happened::

TO_T`Rail says:
CO: Nothing new ma’am.

CSO_Syrna says:
::nods and feels the lift come to a stop:: CTO: I have not had the opportunity to speak with you.

CTO_Hawkes says:
CSO: Yeah, well it's hard to talk when you're in stasis. ::pauses:: Sorry, I was just kidding. ::exits the TL::

Host CO_K`Beth says:
TO: All right....keep those sensors on a steady sweep of the area...long and short.  Sing out if you see anything at all.

CMO_Hunter says:
::finishes packing up the triage gear::

XO_Tarrez says:
CO: I just don't understand why we would be lured here and then no one be here to greet us.

CMO_Hunter says:
*XO*: Cargo Bay is clear

XO_Tarrez says:
*CMO*: Understood.  Thank you.

CSO_Syrna says:
CTO: Of course it is difficult to speak when in stasis.... ::follows him:: Oh.... a joke... I see.

OPS_D`von says:
::finally he gets something, someone with half a brain in the shipping office gets off there bum and finds the record, not wanting to be switched to the good by operator, D'von hangs up::

CNS_Enki says:
::Overhears the Captain's orders to the TO, and leans into the SO:: SO: May as well send out tachyon bursts to scan for cloaked vessels... ::Helps the SO::

CTO_Hawkes says:
::heads toward cargo bay 2::

CSO_Syrna says:
<SO Dante>::turns to Enki:: CNS: What? I know how to do my job.... why don't you do yours? ::points to the CNS chair::

Host CO_K`Beth says:
XO: Well one reason is that they didn't want us where we were or where we were going...or another reason could be that they are here already and waiting.  Or this could simply be a freak accident.  ::grins:: How's that for speculating?

OPS_D`von says:
CO/XO: I have something, but let me give you a point of advice, don’t ever call the Harelian and expect good music while you wait, it is worse then the Capt........::stops what he is saying:: ...anyway like I said, I have found out something

TO_T`Rail says:
CO: Aye ma’am.

XO_Tarrez says:
::turns to look at D’von::

CNS_Enki says:
SO: Ensign, if you don't want help, all you have to do is say so.  It's not like I've been studying astronomical phenomena since before your grandparents were in diapers.

Host CO_K`Beth says:
OPS: What is it, Lt?

CTO_Hawkes says:
CSO: before we start messing with the debris field, could we construct a sensor model of the debris cloud's expansion, and extrapolate it backwards?

CSO_Syrna says:
CTO: There is never a good time to speak on duty... would you like to speak some other time? I have heard that you were previously a memeber of this crew....

CSO_Syrna says:
CTO: Yes. We could.

OPS_D`von says:
::wonders if the CO is referring to her singing or what he found out, to be safe he chooses the 2nd.:: CO: the Ships name is the Kolikos, and it was purchased by a private company some time ago

CTO_Hawkes says:
CTO: Yes, I was. TO, OPS and XO.

XO_Tarrez says:
OPS: Did you get a name on that company?

Host CO_K`Beth says:
OPS: What business is this private company in?

CSO_Syrna says:
CTO: We do not need to wait to tractor the beacon in however... I have readings of the debris field already that we can build a model off of

TO_T`Rail says:
::runs more scans and sweeps::

CNS_Enki says:
::Sighs, and lets the SO's insubordination pass while she sits back down in her chair::

CTO_Hawkes says:
CSO: Super. ::enters the cargo bay and walks over to the tractor controls.:: First, let's take a quick scan of the cargo bay to make sure there's nothing here to taint our findings. ::runs a quick tricorder scan::

CSO_Syrna says:
<SO Dante> ::rolls her eyes::

OPS_D`von says:
XO/CO: Ma'am they didn’t say either of the two, I got forwarded from one department to the next, and then another, and then I ended up back at the first department, and he wanted to send me to one I have already talked to ::with pleading eyes, :: Please don’t make me call them back

CTO_Hawkes says:
::Starts tractoring in the debris.::

Host CO_K`Beth says:
OPS: ::with a straight face:: I'm sorry Lt...but this is one of those sacrifices that a Starfleet officer must do.  Call them back.

XO_Tarrez says:
::bites a smile back::

Host Brett says:
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