Host Tim says:
The Captain and FCO are still somewhere on the planet.  Their images are on the Dublin's view screen and Evyn's voice can be heard with theirs

Host Tim says:
The CO and FCO see more tanks on several levels where more individuals (presumed to be Sirsus and Gnu crew).  This is one large storage facility.

Host Tim says:
<<<Resume Mission; Finders of Lost Children, episode 8>>>

OPS_Ens_MacGoo says:
XO: Trying to get a lock on them ma'am.

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
::runs scans from her station at tactical::

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
@:: looks around the room as she clings to her husband for support ::

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
@::just outside of the tank, completely hairless::  FCO:  Well, at least we're dry now.

CSO_LtJG_Wildstar says:
::at science station running a scan in the orbs and preparing the shields to reverse its polarity:: XO: I will work with mister Dunkirk to reverse the shields polarity to avoid the orbs to absorb our energy and make our warp core to collapse.

XO_Cmdr_Jakiel says:
::stands on the bridge, feeling restless and frustrated, hoping the orbs will just stay put::  CSO:  Excellent.

EO_Ens_Dunkirk says:
::Going over the readouts from the Orbs.::

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
@CO: I still don't like this place. Look at those poor people in those other tanks. We have to find a way to help them Mackie.

Host Evyn says:
@CO/FCO: You will find your stomachs lacking hunger due to the digestible nutrients I installed in your bodies while in the containment pod. You may thank me later if you wish.

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
@::walks towards the nearest tank::

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
@Evyn: You put something inside us?

CSO_LtJG_Wildstar says:
XO: The orbs remain stationary around the spire.

OPS_Ens_MacGoo says:
XO: I still can't get a lock on them ma'am.

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
@Evyn:  Thank you?  You have been messing with our bodies and expect some gratitude?  I don't think so.  ::looks inside the tank, sees more Starfleet officers::

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
@ :: walks over to the same tank as Mackie as she speaks to Evyn ::

XO_Cmdr_Jakiel says:
CSO:  Talk to engineering and see if altering the warp core is necessary.  I don't want to lose that function of the ship.

Host Delon says:
ACTION: The orbs hover motionless around the Spire, as if guarding it.

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
::feeling somewhat annoyed, she rotates the members of the next away team to new personnel as she keeps an eye on her readouts.::

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
@::whispers::  FCO:  Any chance that you still have a tricorder with you?

Host Evyn says:
@CO: Captain...if you really must know, I mean no ill will to you or your crew, nor these other Starfleet meddlers you see before you.

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
@ :: feels her tunic :: CO: Nope, he must have taken it.

XO_Cmdr_Jakiel says:
CTO/CSO: Keep me updated.   Duty FCO: Be ready to back the Dublin off if those orbs move.

EO_Ens_Dunkirk says:
*CSO*: I think I've isolated the frequency of the orbs. We may be able to adjust the shield harmonics to limit the power drain.

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
XO: Yes Ma’am...::Thinks to self, "soon as I have something to report."::

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
<Rien> XO: Already anticipated that ma'am. :: smiles at Tessa ::

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
@::shakes his new shiny head::  Evyn:  Can you just explain what are you planning to do with us in details?  ::searches for any mechanism, panel, interface::

CSO_LtJG_Wildstar says:
XO: I still have the coordinates of the location when we last beamed down to the planet. Maybe I can get a lock. ::giving that concentrated look to the console::

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
@::hits commbadge, attempting to open a channel to the Dublin::

Host Evyn says:
@CO: Yes, but first you will carry out my will to your officers.

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
::watches the view screen with rapt attention, still trying to watch her readouts.::

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
@ :: walks to another tank and looks in :: Evyn: What do you want us to do, exactly?

CSO_LtJG_Wildstar says:
*EO*:Excellent. If they come to us, we will need to avoid them. Now, try to reverse the polarity of the phasers. It might be useful.

OPS_Ens_MacGoo says:
::Wonders what happens when more than one person tries to use the transporter lock at the same time::

Host Evyn says:
@FCO: It is rather elementary, my dear Cassandra. Have USS Dublin use its phasers to drill into the coordinates I have given them.

OPS_Ens_MacGoo says:
::Wonders if he should stop trying to get a transport lock::

EO_Ens_Dunkirk says:
*CSO*: Understood. Sending shield frequencies to the bridge now.

XO_Cmdr_Jakiel says:
CSO:  Do you know how those orbs were accessing the energy of the core?

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
@Evyn: May I ask what we are drilling for?

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
@::smiles, shaking head negatively::  Evyn:  You'll have to give us a real reason, Dr. Strauss...

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
@::looks at Cassie::  FCO:  No panels, no interface at all.

Host Evyn says:
@FCO: Tou'Vor'och, of course. CO: You will have them do this if you desire to be released from this place.

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
@CO: I see that.

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
::half listens to the CSO's conversation, hoping something will come up that will help those in the facility.::

CSO_LtJG_Wildstar says:
XO: As they are polarons, they probably used the magnetic field every energy source creates to make a line of drain of the power core. That's my theory.

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
@:: looks at Mackie :: CO: We have to do as he asks, if we are to get out here.

Host Evyn says:
@CO: The channel is open, captain. According to your long-winded regulations, only you can give the order to fire while you are still within reasonable sanity, though if you delay much longer, I fear that sanity might evaporate.

XO_Cmdr_Jakiel says:
CSO:  Magnetic?  Then reversing our shields would repel them?

CSO_LtJG_Wildstar says:
XO: So, if we reverse it the polarity, or try to make it random, we may be able to avoid them.

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
@Evyn: Evyn, will you allow the others here to go as well?

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
@FCO:  We don't know what kind of threat we'll be releasing, Cas.

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
@Evyn:  What do you mean?  Is that a joke?  Why would I lose my sanity?

Host Evyn says:
@CO: Do as I demand, MacLeod! I am eternal, but my patience is not!

XO_Cmdr_Jakiel says:
::turns to Harker::  CTO:  The children and crew in the Cargo Bay.  How are they holding up?

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
XO: I'll get their current status Ma’am.

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
*Security in cargo bay*: Current status of our guests?

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
XO: They are fine ma’am.

Host Delon says:
ACTION: The orbs begin to move in a staggered chevron formation at full impulse towards the Dublin.

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
@ :: nudges Mackie :: CO: Don't make him angry. I want to see our children again.

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
any: Oh oh...XO: Incoming orbs ma’am...

XO_Cmdr_Jakiel says:
Rien:  Move us out of here!  Now!  Evasive action and see how well they maneuver.

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
::Checks shields and awaits further orders.::

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
<Rien>XO: Aye ma'am. Evasive maneuvers engaged.

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
@::looks at the FCO with a heavy look, sighs::  FCO:  I am sorry, dear.

XO_Cmdr_Jakiel says:
CSO:  Is there any energy we could decoy them with?

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
@::sees the orbs flying towards the Dublin::

CSO_LtJG_Wildstar says:
XO: Maybe a probe.

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
<Rien> :: begins the maneuvers and takes the Dublin away from the orbs ::

XO_Cmdr_Jakiel says:
CSO:  Then try it!

OPS_Ens_MacGoo says:
::watches his transport lock go wobbly as the ship maneuvers::

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
::really wishes they had a weakness, continues scanning them hoping to find something.::

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
@ Evyn: The orbs, they are heading for the ship. Please stop them.

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
@Evyn:  If you destroy my ship, you'll be restrained here for the rest of your eternal existence.

Host Delon says:
ACTION: The seven polaron orbs match the Dublin's moves near precisely while maintaining their formation, but are now slowing their approach.

CSO_LtJG_Wildstar says:
*EO*: Can we prepare a probe with the same type of emissions of our warp core?

XO_Cmdr_Jakiel says:
CSO:  Can you arm with something that neutralize the orbs?

CSO_LtJG_Wildstar says:
XO: I am on this ma’am.

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
CSO: Yes my people stand by to assist in any changes you need.

XO_Cmdr_Jakiel says:
CTO:  Hitting the orbs with phasers should only feed them, am I right?

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
<Rien> XO: Commander, the orbs are matching our moves, but I can see that they have slowed down somewhat.

Host Evyn says:
@CO: Then command your underlings to execute my wishes.

CSO_LtJG_Wildstar says:
CTO: Thank you ma’am.

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
XO: From what I understand, yes ma’am. CSO?

OPS_Ens_MacGoo says:
::Looks over right shoulder at the XO and then CSO:: XO: What if we fed them?

XO_Cmdr_Jakiel says:
::watches the orbs carefully on the view screeen::  Rien:  Mimic the orbs speed too.  Stay just ahead of them.  They may have a limit away from the planet.

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
@ :: tugs on Mackie's sleeve :: CO: Call the ship fast. Maybe he will stop the orbs from attacking.

Host Delon says:
ACTION: The orbs begin to withdraw away from the Dublin.

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
@Evyn:  I will not!

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
XO: Orbs are withdrawing!

CSO_LtJG_Wildstar says:
CTO: Studying the modifications the EO did, maybe we can do the same with the phasers. And more, like installing a nuke in the probe we are going to use as a decoy.

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
<Rien> XO: I will try Commander. :: matches the speed of the orbs now, but careful not to let them get any closer ::

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
CSO: I've heard worse ideas, what help do you need?

XO_Cmdr_Jakiel says:
::shakes her head::  OPS:  I don't know if that would be a good idea.  ::sees the orbs stop their pursuit::  Rien: Move closer to the orbs.

XO_Cmdr_Jakiel says:
::wonders if the things are Evyn's watchdogs::

EO_Ens_Dunkirk says:
*Engineering to bridge*: I got a good reading on the Orbs. Recommend adjusting Phasers to a matching setting.

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
::Talks to CSO while maintaining her watch on her station.::

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
<Rien> :: gulps :: XO: Closer ma'am? But you just told me to stay ahead of them.

EO_Ens_Dunkirk says:
::Sends new settings to Tactical station::

Host Evyn says:
@::chuckles slightly:: CO: I thought you might show some defiance. Apparently the needs of the many does not apply to you. Very well, I suppose you do not value life as much as I had prejudged...

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
@::sees the orbs stepping back, then frowns slightly and whispers::  FCO:  Something is happening... the orbs are withdrawing::

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
*EO*: Thank you Dunkirk, inputting now.

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
XO: New settings Engineering thinks it'll work on the orbs.

XO_Cmdr_Jakiel says:
CSO:  A nuke?  Only if it not give them more energy.  They can't have an unlimited energy source out here, can they?  So surely they must be lacking on power.

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
<Rien> :: does as ordered and moves the Dublin closer to the orbs :: XO: We're closer now Commander.

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
::taps a few keys altering the phasers.

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
@Evyn:  On contraire, my good doctor... having you loose from your prison may be a potential hazard for all the known species.

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
@:: looks at the screen :: CO: I can see that. Maybe Evyn is showing us his good faith?

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
::tries to get a lock on one of the orbs, thinks to self, "If these guys are jailers, I wonder if there's a warden we could talk too..."::

OPS_Ens_MacGoo says:
::Considers the XO's comments and decides his idea of feeding the orbs probably wasn't a good idea::

XO_Cmdr_Jakiel says:
::keeps her eyes on the view screen::  CSO:  Keep a constant scan on those orbs for energy levels.

Host Delon says:
ACTION: The orbs reintegrate back within the Spire and no longer registers on sensors.

XO_Cmdr_Jakiel says:
CTO:  Good.  We'll try it then.  On my mark.

XO_Cmdr_Jakiel says:
CSO:  Whenever the probes are ready, belay them.

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
@ :: grimaces at Mackie's statement :: CO: Are you deliberately trying to make him angry?

CSO_LtJG_Wildstar says:
CTO/*EO*: In case they follow us again because I believe we are going to need to get closer to the planet, if we launch the probe and we program it to start emitting the same kind of emissions from Dublin. When it happens, we reverse our emissions with a filter.

Host Evyn says:
@CO: You mate is very astute, captain. A shame I will have to do....detestable things to her.

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
XO: Understood, standing by...well never mind they are off sensors...

OPS_Ens_MacGoo says:
::Attempts to find the MacLeods' signatures for transport::

XO_Cmdr_Jakiel says:
CTO: Wait for my mark

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
@FCO:  Or maybe he's just afraid to terminate a possible chance to get out of his prison...

XO_Cmdr_Jakiel says:
Rien:  Take us back to the planet...slowly.

EO_Ens_Dunkirk says:
*OPS*: We will need everything diverted to shields and weapons if we take those things on.

CSO_LtJG_Wildstar says:
CTO/*EO*: They would follow the probe and give us just the time we need.

OPS_Ens_MacGoo says:
::Is really getting tired of this Evyn character::

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
<Rien> XO: Aye Commander. :: hits the panel and turns the Dublin around ::

XO_Cmdr_Jakiel says:
CSO:  That sounds excellent.

EO_Ens_Dunkirk says:
*CSO*: I don't have any better ideas at the moment.

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
CSO: I am all for that if the XO is.

XO_Cmdr_Jakiel says:
CSO:  I want those probes as close to the spire as possible!

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
@Evyn:  Don't you dare touching her!

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
@ :: grabs Mackie's arm :: CO: At least call the ship please.

OPS_Ens_MacGoo says:
::Speaks out of right side of mouth:: Rien: Be nice to get a lock on that Evyn nut.

Host Evyn says:
@CO: Very well...I won't.

CSO_LtJG_Wildstar says:
XO: Yes ma’am. ::calculating the best distance to the spire for the probes to be::

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
XO: Shall we ready the probes ma’am?

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
@COM: Dublin:  Tessa, can you hear me?

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
::now ignoring the view screen else she get entirely too upset to function.::

OPS_Ens_MacGoo says:
Self, Great.. here we go with the probes again.  Doesn't anyone remember what happened to the moon the last time we did that?

Host Evyn says:
@CO: You have given me enough time to complete my next incursion into your ship's systems. I tried to forge an air of cooperation, but once more, the homo sapiens choose the path of folly. So be it...

CSO_LtJG_Wildstar says:
::preparing the probes to emit the magnetic field Dublin signature::

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
<Rien> :: looks at MacGoo :: OPS: Well you're the expert right...:: grins ::

EO_Ens_Dunkirk says:
*CSO*: I show the probes ready.

XO_Cmdr_Jakiel says:
CTO/CSO: Have the probes ready.  If the orbs come at us again, deploy them immediately.  Ring the spire with them if possible.

Host Evyn says:
ACTION: A massive energy spike is detected coming from the Spire. The readings are off the scale as the crystalline structure glows an intense white-blue.

XO_Cmdr_Jakiel says:
COM: CO: I can, Sir.  Are you okay?

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
@Evyn: Evyn, what does that mean?

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
@::holds Cassie's hand tight::

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
XO: Understood. ::With a quick urgency works swiftly with CSO to ready the probes, weapons tech help SO's with the probes.::

OPS_Ens_MacGoo says:
XO: Getting massive interference on all frequencies and the transporter lock.

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
XO: We have spire activity!

XO_Cmdr_Jakiel says:
::shields her eyes from the view screen::  Rien:  Back us off now!

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
@COM: Dublin:  Aye... Tessa, listen to me carefully... lock up all systems!

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
<Rien> XO: Backing us off. :: taps the panel once more and backs the Dublin away from the planet ::

CSO_LtJG_Wildstar says:
XO: The spike of energy was out of scale.

XO_Cmdr_Jakiel says:
::grits her teeth:: Self:  No Evyn!

OPS_Ens_MacGoo says:
::Attempts to regain comm frequencies::

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
XO: The Systems ma’am! We need to lock!

Host Delon says:
ACTION: With the precision of a phaser beam, the Spire emits a continuous stream of anti-graviton particles, impacting onto Dublin's shields. The rate of drain on them is rapid.

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
::curses aloud.::

CSO_LtJG_Wildstar says:
XO: It is draining fast.

EO_Ens_Dunkirk says:
::feels the beam hit the shields, and watches the drain.::

OPS_Ens_MacGoo says:
XO: Ma'am... lock down computers to command staff only?

XO_Cmdr_Jakiel says:
OPS:  Shields at maximum!  CSO: Take as much power from other sources as you can!

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
CSO: Will the new phaser settings work with this!

XO_Cmdr_Jakiel says:
Rien:  Move us far away as you can!

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
@Evyn:   Be reasonable...  ::thinks of Quon and the name he's pronounced, can't remember::

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
::tries to do a tactical check

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
@CO: Mackie, it's clear that this Evyn is not going to give up until we agree to do this drilling. We can't endanger the ship. Maybe the sensors can scan the drilling site and see what Evyn wants.

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
::curses again when she can't get them to work.::

CSO_LtJG_Wildstar says:
XO: Ma’am, I'll release the probes now.

Host Evyn says:
@CO: Fifteen of your seconds, captain. Work with me, or against me. Fate is yours to determine.

OPS_Ens_MacGoo says:
XO: Diverting power to shield pallets.

XO_Cmdr_Jakiel says:
OPS: Yes, lockdown computers

EO_Ens_Dunkirk says:
::Tries to quickly come up with something to stop the power drain.::

OPS_Ens_MacGoo says:
XO: Aye ma'am... locking down computers to command staff... voice verification required.

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
<Rien> :: nods to the XO and moves the Dublin farther away ::

XO_Cmdr_Jakiel says:
CTO:  How are shields?

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
@::watches as the beam drains shields, getting really really angry::

CSO_LtJG_Wildstar says:
::releasing probes::

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
CSO: The new phaser settings will they work?

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
XO: Almost gone ma’am!

XO_Cmdr_Jakiel says:
CSO:  Strengthen the fore shields where that beam is hitting.

OPS_Ens_MacGoo says:
XO: All available power diverted to shield pallets ma'am.

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
@Evyn:  Alright!

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
@CO: Mackie, please, you have to save the Dublin.....our children. :: pleads with her eyes ::

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
::tries to manually aim the phasers desperately.::

CSO_LtJG_Wildstar says:
CTO: They might. I just hope the calculations are right.

XO_Cmdr_Jakiel says:
CSO:  Is there anything to send between that beam and us?

OPS_Ens_MacGoo says:
::Ensures that the empty ship spaces are shut down::

Host Evyn says:
@::sounds almost cheerful:: CO: Tick, tock, tick, tock. Your time is almost up....oh, so you've wised up. Good...

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
XO: Ma’am CSO thinks the new phasers will work, permission to fire.

XO_Cmdr_Jakiel says:
CTO:  Target the spire!

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
::She asks quickly.::

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
XO: Yes Ma’am! Manually targeting..

Host Delon says:
ACTION: The anti-graviton beam is disengaged.

CSO_LtJG_Wildstar says:
Self: Now what?

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
@ :: sighs a bit as she watches the holo image before her ::

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
@::sees as the beam ceases::

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
XO: Beam is gone. .::she says stunned.::

Host Evyn says:
@COM: Dublin: I wouldn't do that were I you. One shot will equate to the loss of one of your warp nacelles.

XO_Cmdr_Jakiel says:
:: breaths again, trembling::  CSO:  The beam's impact?  Was it lessened at all when we moved away?

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
@:: looks at her husband :: CO: You did the right thing Mackie.

EO_Ens_Dunkirk says:
::Checks ships systems as they stabilize::

Host Evyn says:
@CO: This has been mildly entertaining. Now, will USS Dublin be so kind as to begin its work, then I will gladly explain your role in all this. Are we in accord, Captain?

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
@FCO:  I am not sure...

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
::Wonders if the Captain being under duress is grounds for him to no longer be Captain but doesn’t say a word...::

CSO_LtJG_Wildstar says:
XO: I am checking now ma’am.

XO_Cmdr_Jakiel says:
CSO:  Can you configure the exterior dishes to catch that beam and mirror it back on itself?

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
@ :: grabs his arms :: CO: Look you and I are expendable, but those people up there on the ship aren't. You had no choice Mackie.

OPS_Ens_MacGoo says:
::Gets up and approaches XO::

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
@Evyn:  You leave me no choice, Evyn.

XO_Cmdr_Jakiel says:
OPS:  Mute the com.

EO_Ens_Dunkirk says:
::Decides to transfer engineering control to the bridge, to be closer to the action.::

CSO_LtJG_Wildstar says:
XO: I can try.

OPS_Ens_MacGoo says:
::Whispers :: XO: Can that... ::points at view screen:: hear us?

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
@::thinks of their children::

CSO_LtJG_Wildstar says:
XO: I will use the tractor beam to give more power.

Host Evyn says:
@CO: No, you left yourself without a choice. I showed you the door. You were too stubborn to open it...at first.

OPS_Ens_MacGoo says:
::leans over the bridge rail to his console and cuts the external comm::

XO_Cmdr_Jakiel says:
::smiles at OPS and moves closer to him, whispering::  OPS:  Actually, I hope so...

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
@Evyn:  Aye...  the only door, what a choice.  ::raises eyes to the holoscreen::

OPS_Ens_MacGoo says:
::Gives the XO an odd look, nods and returns to his seat::

CSO_LtJG_Wildstar says:
XO: Maybe I can create a mirror with the types of energy we use in the tractor beam. I need to run it to repel and with a frequency that blocks the anti-graviton beam.

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
XO: Ma’am orders?

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
@ :: turns at Evyn's voice :: Evyn: Evyn, please tell us what Tou`Vor`och is and why it is so important to you?

CSO_LtJG_Wildstar says:
XO: But the thing is we might need a large amount of energy.

EO_Ens_Dunkirk says:
::Enters the bridge and activates the master display at the rear station.::

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
@::expects an answer from Evyn for Cassie's question::

Host Evyn says:
@CO: A shame what became of your precious USS Gryphon. I was saddened by the incident. It would have been a shame to eliminate your vessel as well. Perhaps I still will when the time suits me. ::chuckles evilly::

OPS_Ens_MacGoo says:
::Decides to try an experiment and speaks loudly:: Rien: Wonder if that puffed up bag of ego really thinks he can defeat us.

XO_Cmdr_Jakiel says:
CSO:  Try it.  Have the computer search the database for any mirroring prototype.

EO_Ens_Dunkirk says:
::Pauses a moment to listen to the COM channel.::

OPS_Ens_MacGoo says:
::Looks out of corner of eye at the view screen hoping Evyn can't hear him::

CSO_LtJG_Wildstar says:
XO: Right now.

Host Evyn says:
@FCO: Tou'Vor'och....you're standing in a ship, Commander. You, your mate, myself....we're all buried...buried alive...

OPS_Ens_MacGoo says:
::Holds breath::

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
@Evyn:  Buried?  ::grins::

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
@ :: her eyes widen :: Evyn: This is a ship beneath the surface?

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
@Evyn: You've kidnapped us and brought us here.  A shame you can't take yourself out.

Host Evyn says:
@FCO: I applaud you, commander. Perhaps you shall be the first I choose to make transcendent when this is over. CO: Yes, a dire pity for us all.

OPS_Ens_MacGoo says:
XO: Comm is open again... all frequencies available.

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
@Evyn: You want the Dublin to dig out your ship then so you can go where?

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
EO: Any help with shields?

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
@Evyn:  What exactly are you, Evyn?  The ship's computer itself?

EO_Ens_Dunkirk says:
CTO: My last idea should have worked. I just can't match the output of that beam.

Host Evyn says:
@FCO: To go....anywhere that allows me to escape this universe. All sentients are doomed to cease existence eventually.

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
EO: Did it change or our sensors can get that fine a reading?

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
@ Evyn: Don't you have a home somewhere? A family? :: looks at Mackie ::

EO_Ens_Dunkirk says:
CTO: It overwhelmed our systems so fast, I can't tell. I'm looking at the sensor logs now

XO_Cmdr_Jakiel says:
Rien:  Take us around to the opposite of the planet....now.

Host Evyn says:
@::chuckles and whispers:: CO: Digital technology is the secret to eternal youth...I am Tou'Vor'och.

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
::thinks to self, "Good idea xo, maybe there's a back door.::

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
@:: eyes go widen::

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
<Rien>XO: On it ma'am. ::inputs new coordinates and moves the Dublin to the opposite side ::

Host Evyn says:
@FCO/CO: You're both standing on me and looking at me. I am everywhere in this place.

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
@FCO:  Just as I thought.

OPS_Ens_MacGoo says:
::stops trying to find the CO and FCO for transport as we're now going to back side of planet::

XO_Cmdr_Jakiel says:
Rien:  Once we arrive there, keep us orbiting so the spire is opposite us.

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
@ :: leans over and whispers :: CO: He's a computer, with the memories of Dr. Strauss.

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
<Rien> XO: Understood Commander.

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
@::nods::

Host Evyn says:
@::audibly sighs:: CO/FCO: Your first officer is being rather...unruly. Return them to their original position in orbit of the spire.

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
@::looks at the holoscreen, realizes the ship is moving away::

Host Delon says:
@ACTION: The floor shakes rather violently, like an earthquake, then ceases after several seconds. The disturbance is strong enough to be detected by the Dublin.

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
@::holds his wife::

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
XO: I don't think he likes us moving Ma’am...

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
@Evyn:  What's wrong?

XO_Cmdr_Jakiel says:
OPS:  Open the COM.

Host Evyn says:
@Aloud: More quakes...more delays!!! I cannot maintain the sphere for much longer if this continues.

CSO_LtJG_Wildstar says:
XO: Something like an earthquake just happened in the planet.

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
@Evyn: Please stop. You must have learned by now that we only want to help those in need, but you keep threatening us.

EO_Ens_Dunkirk says:
::Has a crazy idea and looks up quickly at the XO:: XO: If you have a moment.

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
@Evyn:  What will happen if the sphere dissipates?

XO_Cmdr_Jakiel says:
All:  The next commands I give I want ignored until after I motion OPS to cut comm.  Is that understood?

XO_Cmdr_Jakiel says:
EO:  Go ahead.

OPS_Ens_MacGoo says:
::looks at XO and nods::

Host Evyn says:
@CO: If it fails, then we shall all feel the wrath of a phenomenon your astronomers call Saggitarius A.

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
::nods at XO.::

EO_Ens_Dunkirk says:
XO: That thing is clearly trying to manipulate us into doing something. Why not take us out of the equation?

XO_Cmdr_Jakiel says:
EO:  What are you suggesting?

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
@:: stares at Mackie for a moment :: CO: I believe him somehow.

EO_Ens_Dunkirk says:
XO: Take us out of here, If were not here he can't manipulate the Captain into anything. It may give us time to come up with a plan.

Host Evyn says:
@CO/FCO: It is the very manifestation of divinity. Only technology separates us from its indomitable will. It is akin to....a god.

CSO_LtJG_Wildstar says:
::listens to EO suggestions::

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
@::takes a deep breath::

XO_Cmdr_Jakiel says:
::turns to the CSO::  CSO:  You said there are tremors on the planet?

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
@Evyn/FCO:  Sounds like a good reason to help, now.

Host Evyn says:
@CO: Yesss ::sounds almost like a reptilian hiss:: my thoughts exactly. Feeling reasonable now?

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
@Evyn: If we free this ship can you prevent the disaster?

CSO_LtJG_Wildstar says:
XO: Yes ma’am. I believe they were very strong because we could detect it very easily.

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
@::looks back at his wife while ponders for a second::

XO_Cmdr_Jakiel says:
EO:  I'm afraid we can't get far enough from the planet.  We're trapped in the sphere.  I'm sorry you weren't updated sooner.

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
@ :: nods to Mackie :: CO: Let's do it.

Host Evyn says:
@FCO: My freedom will equal unlimited possibilities. So, yes, I could...if it is within my best interest.

EO_Ens_Dunkirk says:
::Taps his display.:: XO: I believe it's power may be limited. and besides if it didn't need us we would be destroyed already.

XO_Cmdr_Jakiel says:
::had sensed Evyn's anxiety soon after the Dublin detected the tremors::

Host Evyn says:
@FCO/CO: But even Omega has its limits...

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
@::sees no other option::  Evyn:  Very well...

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
@COM: Dublin:  Tessa, MacLeod here...  prepare to initiate drilling sequence.

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
@:: raises an eyebrow at the mention of Omega ::

XO_Cmdr_Jakiel says:
CSO:  Do we have enough firepower to cause more of those tremors?  And don't some of our probes go underground?

OPS_Ens_MacGoo says:
XO: Comm from the Skipper.

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
::glances at the ops, wondering what is going on with the captain.

OPS_Ens_MacGoo says:
XO: We're to start drilling.

XO_Cmdr_Jakiel says:
::turns abruptly at the Captain's voice:: COM: CO:  Sir?

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
<Rien>XO: Commander we have reached the far side of the sphere. Orders?

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
@COM: Dublin: The sphere may collapse at any moment, and we're right ahead of Saggitarius A.

CTO_Lt_Harker says:
::takes a deep breath and shares a look with the CSO, of 'here goes nothin...' as she braces herself for the results of their actions.::

CSO_LtJG_Wildstar says:
XO: I have to attach drills to the probes.

OPS_Ens_MacGoo says:
Self: Mother MacGoo really isn’t going to be happy about this.

XO_Cmdr_Jakiel says:
::says quietly and quickly:: CSO:  Do it.

CSO_LtJG_Wildstar says:
XO: Yes ma’am.

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
@FCO/COM: Dublin: Let's just hope it is for the best, now.

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
@COM: XO: Tessa, listen to the Captain......do it!

Host Delon says:
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