Host Tim says:
Fourteen days after sending specially programmed torpedoes into the Morngu core results are still not defined. Though the core's rotation increased slightly the increase seems to have plateaued; surface temperature has crept up.

Host Tim says:
All 104 evacuation vessels have arrived and are transferring evacuees aboard.  Total lift capability is 115,600, not counting the 2000 that might be taken at the last minute by Morngu vessels. Total number of Mornguans relocated to date is 62,500 with 450 currently on the Dublin.

Host Tim says:
<<<Resume Mission: "Tick tock, tick tock">>>

OPS_LtJg_Quinn says:
:: At his station monitoring the Comm channels ::

CSO_LtJG_Daniels says:
::At her science console running scans of the planet's core, trying to determine if the plateau in the core rotation is permanent or if there is a chance it may restart.::

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
XO: Sir, the total evacuated is about to be one hundred eighty thousand one hundred.

FCO_LtJG_Kami says:
::At his post, checking the ship's orbit.::

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
::exits turbolift and makes his way to Tactical::

CMO_Ens_Kavanagh says:
::In sickbay, aiding Mornguans in their health::

OPS_LtJg_Quinn says:
:: Laughs a little to himself overhearing a little spat between the Klingons and Romulans ::

CSO_LtJG_Daniels says:
::Continues to monitor the stability of the planet while reviewing scans.::

Host XO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
::exits the ready room, and onto the bridge:: CTO: I read your report. Thank you, Lieutenant. ALL: Let's hear what you have to add on the situation. ::takes the center seat::

OPS_LtJg_Quinn says:
XO: Our helpful "allies" have taken to some name calling sir.

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
::nods to the XO and relieves duty TO::

CSO_LtJG_Daniels says:
XO:  Planet stability is holding.  Core rotation has increased, but over the past 12 days appears to have plateaued.  And our science department is working with Commander Delgado in cleaning up the air of the planet.

Host XO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
OPS: Name calling? If I have to deal with grumbling Tellarites, I'm taking this ship to red alert. ::tries to look serious and not smirk jokingly::

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
::reviews Tactical logs ::

Host XO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
CSO: Do you think the process would have to be repeated, perhaps by stronger munitions?

OPS_LtJg_Quinn says:
XO: Sir, mainly minor things... but I wanted to let you know that these things are going on. Never know with these Romulans you know... Or Klingons for that matter, put 'em together and you're bound to watch pride become an obstacle.

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::feels exhausted from very restless nights, the sadness of the Mornguans affecting her whether she wishes it or not, only glad that the EM fields have dampened her 'sensitivity' as much as they have::

CMO_Ens_Kavanagh says:
::Wraps a bandage around another wounded Mornguan::

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
XO: Security teams are working with the Doc`s medics and guards are posted near sensitive areas.

CSO_LtJG_Daniels says:
XO:  I am also detecting that the tectonic plate activity has not been reduced to the degree that was predicted in my test theories.  This could be a result of our time-delay.  And I am not quite certain about repetition at this point with the tectonic plates continuing to separate as they are, it may not be advisable.

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::jerks a look at Quinn before thinking about it, irritated by his comment about Romulans since they did come to help, but squeezes her hands behind her back where she stands::

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
::raises an eyebrow at Quinn::

Host XO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
::sighs:: OPS: I expected as much from those Empires. Keep a vigilant ear to the channels and sensors, Mr. Quinn. ::sidelong glances at Wolf:: Let's hope neither the Klingons ::and turns to Rhianna:: or Romulans are out for blood this day.

OPS_LtJg_Quinn says:
:: Goes on about his business unknowing that he may have ruffled a few feathers in the flock::

CSO_LtJG_Daniels says:
XO:  Incidentally, we used most if not all of our torpedo load.

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::says quietly::  XO:  Sir, the Mornguans are still losing their elderly, young, and ill.  It is hard on them.  And the Romulans are too intelligent to start any confrontation here.

OPS_LtJg_Quinn says:
XO: Aye sir... It's really like a trashy holo-novel quite entertaining for the while.

Host XO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
CSO: Plasma torpedoes...Romulan vessels most certainly carry those as standard compliment on their vessels. Klingon polaron torpedoes are also a possibility...

OPS_LtJg_Quinn says:
XO: Sir, incoming from planet's surface.

CSO_LtJG_Daniels says:
XO:  They may be, Commander, but I haven't tested those torpedoes.  As it stands now, without further testing I am not sure what the results would be.  ::Begins to initiate some tests from her console.::  I am running some scenarios as we speak.  What I don't want to do is release more harmful gases into the planet's atmosphere.

Host XO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
CTO: Tap into the sensor readouts of the closest Starfleet vessel. See if you can locate any carrying quantum torpedoes on board.

CSO_LtJG_Daniels says:
XO:  I will need to come up with a way to plug the existing holes if we are to re-initiate further drilling.

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::nods::  XO/CSO: Very standard.  That should be adequate and my guess is they would be glad to...help.  ::smirks slightly knowing the Romulans would enjoy a show of their power::

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
XO: Aye sir.

Host XO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
OPS: Let's have it on screen.

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
XO/CSO: I can speak to them if you would like.

CSO_LtJG_Daniels says:
CNS:  I do not concur, Counselor.  If we send more torpedoes into that planet's core without running further tests, we are going to have front row seats to the biggest fire works show of the galaxy.

OPS_LtJg_Quinn says:
XO: The government will be loading their ships at the last evac run... 8 ships in total, fighters will also be launched with what’s possible... count predicted at 2000, sir

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
::runs through the sensor feeds::

Host XO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
CNS: Hmm...are you sure? Perhaps the Romulans are not quite as arrogant in a post-Shinzon environment as they used to be.

CSO_LtJG_Daniels says:
XO:  Once the atmospheric gases have been totally or mostly vented, we can use phasers to plug the holes.  I will run some scans of the atmospheric gas contents to see what the ratio is.  Then we can maybe proceed with plugging some of the holes and consider some further options with additional torpedoes.

CSO_LtJG_Daniels says:
::Begins to run the scans of atmospheric content of gases.::

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
XO:  Arrogant?  But their scientists are still some of the best.  They are thorough and careful in whatever they do.

Host XO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
::nods, forgetting that visual with the Mornguans may be impossible now:: OPS: Very good. Any news from their scientists on progress with their core stabilization?

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
CSO:  I was proposing inviting them to help look into the process if you would wish.

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
XO: Commander the closest Star Fleet vessel has a full compliment of weapons. Both the Romulan and Klingon vessels are carrying radically reduced weapons loadouts. Just as one would expect from vessels on a humanitarian rescue mission.

OPS_LtJg_Quinn says:
XO: I have not been made aware of any scientific data. I could look into it.

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
::gives Quinn a pointed looked::

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::smiles, glad of the confirmation of the Romulans' intentions::

OPS_LtJg_Quinn says:
:: Applies a filter to planet side transmissions to flag messages concerning core stabilization::

Host XO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
::nods to Tayla and Quinn, and hears more from the others:: CTO: Do those ships at least have photon torpedoes? And how soon could that Star Fleet ship get here?

CSO_LtJG_Daniels says:
XO:  According to latest sensor readings, the harmful gases have been purged from the atmosphere.  I would suggest we have our CTO fire phasers on those holes and close them up to prevent further gaseous leaks.

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
XO: The closest Star Fleet vessel is within beaming distance.

CSO_LtJG_Daniels says:
CNS:  Perhaps they may have some other suggestions that they can render to the current situation, Counselor.  I would be open to allowing them to review what I have done so far.

Host XO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
CSO: What about danger from igniting the gases with phaser beams?

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
CSO:  Then with our Commander's permission I will contact them again and speak with the scientific compliment.  ::turns to ask Kizlev::  XO:  Sir, if you heard?

Host XO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
CTO: Oh...seems I didn't see that last time I looked out the window. Get that ship's Captain on the comm.

CSO_LtJG_Daniels says:
XO:  As of right now, the gases that were capable of being ignited have been vented.  However, the longer we wait to plug the holes, the more gases will be released into the atmosphere.  And actually, the gases that remain are toxic, not explosive.  So we would be doing them a huge favor.

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
XO: Aye Sir.

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
::opens a comm channel::

CSO_LtJG_Daniels says:
::Nods to the Counselor in agreement.::

Host XO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
CNS: I did, but let us hold on that for a moment. ::waits for the Starfleet ship to answer::

OPS_LtJg_Quinn says:
:: Continues monitoring communications keeping a watchful eye on the evacuation's progress.::

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::nods and stands patiently, watching the view screen and keeping an overtaxed 'ear' out on the Romulans and Klingons::

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
OPS: Could you open a channel to the USS Dirk please.

Host XO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
CSO/CTO: Both of you...do what must be done. Take us to red alert and ready the phasers to...plug the holes.

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
XO: Aye sir. ::nods to the CSO::

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::is amused at this half Klingon's politeness::

OPS_LtJg_Quinn says:
CTO: Oh... yes, yes I can. :: Presses a few buttons to raise the Dirk ::

Host Tim says:
ACTION: THE MORNGUANS IN SICKBAY BEGIN REACTING TO THE LESSER GRAVITY THERE.

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
::initiates red alert and raises shields, readies phasers::

CSO_LtJG_Daniels says:
::Begins to mark coordinates in her system of the holes needed to be plugged, so that tactical has an accurate chart for firing.::  CTO:  I am sending the coordinates of each hole that needs to be plugged to your console.  I just need to verify that there are no Mornguans in the area.  And we should notify their government that we are doing this.

CSO_LtJG_Daniels says:
XO:  I don't want to provoke anything.  Are they aware we will be doing this?

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
CSO: Very well.

CMO_Ens_Kavanagh says:
::Immediately begins severe emergency for the more sickly Morguans as the lesser gravity takes it affect::

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
::begins adjusting and inputting the targeting data::

Host XO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
CSO: No, but we're about to, I trust? ::looks at her with expectation::

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
XO/CSO:  I can send a message alerting them of the coming action?

Host Tim says:
ACTION: THE ROMULAN AND KLINGONS NOTE THE DUBLIN'S RED ALERT AND GO TO WEAPONS HOT

CSO_LtJG_Daniels says:
XO/CNS:  We want to make sure there are no civilians in the area.

CSO_LtJG_Daniels says:
Out loud:  Once the coast is clear, we can initiate plugging.

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::cringes as she feels the tension from the Romulans and Klingons:: XO:  Sir!  Our action just provoked and confused the Romulans and the Klingons...

Host XO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
CTO: Keep the shields down; let's not spook our friends in orbit too much. OPS: Broadcast a general message to all ships on the hole-plugging operation, as it were.

OPS_LtJg_Quinn says:
Self: Oh... no, no, no... :: Opens a channel to comply with the XO'S orders hoping they aren't too late::

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::with difficulty takes a seat and sends a message to the Mornguans, Klingons and Romulans of the Dublin's peaceful intentions tagged with priority and that the Mornguans should alert their citizens again::

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
::locks phasers onto co-ordinates of each hole::

Host XO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
CNS: Easy, counselor...we'll explain ourselves.

OPS_LtJg_Quinn says:
COM: Fleet: This is the USS Dublin. We have brought weapons online to attempt to seal some holes on the planet surface.

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
XO: Aye sir. ::lowers shields::

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
XO: Captain of the USS Dirk is on main comm.

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::looks over at Operations:: OPS:  I just sent a message...this all is getting too me.  ::Leans back in her chair and closes her eyes for a second::

CSO_LtJG_Daniels says:
::Sighs thinking the time delay could be an issue.  Continues to monitor the gases continuing to vent from the holes.::

Host XO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
CTO: Excellent. OPS: On screen if you would this time?

OPS_LtJg_Quinn says:
XO: Wow, sir... they have all been sent a-frenzy by that Red Alert.

OPS_LtJg_Quinn says:
XO: You don't even want to know what they said about Andorians... you're going live in three.. two..:: Brings the comm to the front viewer::

Host XO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
::is not bothered by insults as much as he is with freaked out Romulans or Klingons with deadly weapons::

OPS_LtJg_Quinn says:
:: Thought today was going to go smoothly, now I have to hear every slanderous epithet known, or unknown, to and about man.::

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
XO: Phasers are locked on the first hole and ready to fire on your command.

CSO_LtJG_Daniels says:
XO/CTO:  The longer we wait, the more toxic gases will vent from those holes.  We do not have time for this.  ::

Host XO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
OPS: If they wish to hurl insults, they are more than welcome to come aboard and utter them to our faces, Mr. Quinn...we'll serve up the beverages too.

CMO_Ens_Kavanagh says:
::Tries to save many of his patients as more and more begin going into shock::

CSO_LtJG_Daniels says:
::Grins under her breath at the response from the XO, silently cheering him on.::

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
::readies to fire on first target::

OPS_LtJg_Quinn says:
XO: Sir, Morngu officials confirm target coordinates are unoccupied.

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
CSO: Ready when you are.

Host XO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
::wonders where's the Dirk's Captain, and why the screen is still blank::

Host XO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
CSO/CTO: Fire when ready.

CSO_LtJG_Daniels says:
::Reviews the target locks.::  CTO:  Targets locked.  Fire.

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
::fires the first burst of phaser fire::

Host Capt_Sneerdly says:
@COM: Dublin: How may I help you Commander?

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::tries to control her reactions as the pain from the Mornguans 'reaches' her because of their proximity right on the Dublin now and bites her lip trying to control the terrible sense of loss, gets up and walks to the back of the bridge as if she's doing something there::

Host Tim says:
ACTION: THE PHASER FIRE APPEARS TO HAVE SEALED THE VENT OPENING.

CSO_LtJG_Daniels says:
::Monitors the results of the first blast to assure that the hole is plugged.::  XO/CTO:  Target has been sealed.

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
::shifts to the next target and fires::

Host XO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
COM: Dirk: Sneerdly: Captain, are you aware of the recent drilling operation we conducted on the planet 14 days ago?

Host Capt_Sneerdly says:
@COM: Dublin: Aye I am.

CMO_Ens_Kavanagh says:
::His aides eventually get around to actually doing there work and the patients begin to stabilize::

Host XO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
COM: Dirk: Sneerdly: Good, my next question if you have photon, or possible quantum torpedoes to continue the operation? We believe the munitions we fired might've possibly not been enough. We're still researching it, however.

CSO_LtJG_Daniels says:
XO/CTO:  It would appear that the second target has been sealed as well.

CMO_Ens_Kavanagh says:
::Goes over the a monitor to see how the bridge is doing when he sees that the phasers are active::

Host XO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
CTO/CSO: Good work, finish the job if you would. ::faces the screen again::

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
::shifts fire again and fires ::

Host Capt_Sneerdly says:
@COM: Dublin: We have sufficient photons to loan you some Commander.

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::turns back around to face the view screen after she wipes her eyes and hardens herself, glad the plugging maneuver worked::

CSO_LtJG_Daniels says:
XO/CTO:  I am detecting a reduction in the toxic gas content of the atmosphere.  It appears to be working.

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
::nods to the CSO, as he continues to repeat the firing process::

CSO_LtJG_Daniels says:
::Hopes plugging the holes will also increase the pressure on the inner core and jiggle an extra shockwave to increase the rotation.::

Host XO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
COM: Dirk: Sneerdly: If you could, thank you. I'll inform our armory to stand by to receive those. Do you feel confident in perhaps joining us if we make a second attempt?

OPS_LtJg_Quinn says:
XO: Transports report that they are nearing capacity, most will be ready to leave within the hour, sir.

CMO_Ens_Kavanagh says:
::Gets the jest of what the Dublin is doing:: *XO*: Commander. I've been somewhat monitoring you're actions and I must make an opinion about it. Sir - It's pointless. Scans indicate that the planet is far too warped for the Mornguan society to live there anymore.

Host Capt_Sneerdly says:
@COM: Dublin: If you send us the programming data we can shoot the torpedoes from here at your designated targets. ::turns to speak to someone off screen:: Please note we'll be fully loaded with evacuees within the hour.

CSO_LtJG_Daniels says:
::Overhears the comm about their shooting the torpedoes from their location, and shudders not fully trusting anyone else to do the job.::

Host XO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
COM: Dirk: Sneerdly: Understood. We'll transfer the complete database on the project to your science staff. We'll keep in touch, Captain. Dublin out.

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::walks up to stand beside Kizlev::  XO:  I am afraid the doctor is correct.  The planet is a mess.

Host XO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
*CMO*: Doctor...are you 100 percent sure on that? ::turns to look at Rhianna, surprised they both feel that way::

CSO_LtJG_Daniels says:
CNS:  Forgive me, Lieutenant, for intruding, but at least my plan will buy some more time for further evacuation.

CSO_LtJG_Daniels says:
XO:  Sir, once the planet has been evacuated, then it will make no difference of what we do.  At least we are offering the chance to revitalize the planet.  Even if it doesn't work, it's better than what they have.

CMO_Ens_Kavanagh says:
*XO*: Absolutely sir. Any Morguan who will try to stay on the planet will die.

Host XO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
CSO: Agreed... ::holds a disappointed gaze at Rhianna as he hears Kavanagh again::

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
CSO:  Yes, it will and has.  I have never seen anyone work so hard...

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::a tear drops from her cheek::

CSO_LtJG_Daniels says:
::Nods a vote of thanks to the CNS.::

Host Tim says:
<<<Pause Mission>>>

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