Stardate 10101.21

Host Mikey says:
<<< Resume Europa Mission, Stardate 10101.21, 20:03 Eastern >>>

FCO_Felhaber says:
@ ::at the Helm on the U.S.S. Hudson::

XO_Zaldivar says:
@::sitting in his very own Big Chair (TM)::

TO_M`Tor says:
::arrives on the bridge humming a tune from Battlecruiser Vengeance ::

CNS_T`Salea says:
::Heading for the Bridge::

CIV_Essex says:
@:: stands at Science and sighs::

OPS_Taylor says:
@::Sitting in the Not-so big Chair::

CMO_LtCmdr_Foley says:
::on the bridge of the Europa in the XO seat:: All: Status?

CSO_Rya says:
::At the helm, pulling information from the sensors up on the computer.::

Host CO_Senn says:
::in her Ready Room::

OPS_Taylor says:
<OPS_Monroe>::Sitting at OPS::

CIV_Essex says:
@:: stares down at Triton... her eyes a tad darker then normal::

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
::standing before the Strat Ops room in the Annex, looking at the unfamiliar systems:: Self: When it rains...

CTO_Nimitz says:
@::standing at the not-big-at-all-place (the TAC station)::

TO_M`Tor says:
:: nods to Ensign Trok :: Trok: I relieve you.

XO_Zaldivar says:
@OPS: report.

CSO_Rya says:
::Sends orders out to various members of her department.::

CNS_T`Salea says:
::Steps off the TL onto the bridge, taking in the officers that are there::

CMO_LtCmdr_Foley says:
::coughs and repeats a little louder:: All: Status report.

FCO_Felhaber says:
@ ::maintaining the Hudson's position behind the Europa::

TO_M`Tor says:
:: does a quick diagnostic :: CMO: Tactical systems are at 100% Sir.

OPS_Taylor says:
@XO: Sir. ::Hits his console:: All green

Host CO_Senn says:
::reviews the latest information in her terminal, apparently they will do for a while::

CSO_Rya says:
::Jumps, startled.:: CMO: All set here.

CIV_Essex says:
@:: closes her eyes and leans over the station::

TO_M`Tor says:
CMO: Scanners are clear Sir.

OPS_Taylor says:
<OPS_Monroe> CMO: All Green, sir.

CMO_LtCmdr_Foley says:
TO: Good, keep the weapons and defense systems at active standby... we don't know if we're going to run into anyone out here.

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
::takes a sip of his hot chocolate and looks at Mary:: Thunder: What have you found? Anything useful?

CNS_T`Salea says:
::Looks toward the doctor::  CMO:  The crew is currently functioning efficiently with in the current parameters.  At the same time, the full import of the situation has not been fully recognized.

CMO_LtCmdr_Foley says:
CSO: Continue to run scans of the area... maybe we can find an opening to the wormhole...

TO_M`Tor says:
:: nods :: CMO: Acknowledged sir.

FCO_Felhaber says:
@XO: Sir, I am maintaining our present position behind the Europa.

CIV_Essex says:
@: stands up straight:: XO: permission to leave the bridge... sir...

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
<MJ> SFI: Nothing yet, Commander. There's lots of information, but nothing that we can use really.

XO_Zaldivar says:
@COMM: CO:  We are ready when you are sir.

CSO_Rya says:
CMO: Aye sir. ::Decides it's easier to agree than tell him she thinks it's a waste of time.::

Host CO_Senn says:
::taps the terminal close and stands up, looking out of the window to the unfamiliar region of space before turning back to her console::

CMO_LtCmdr_Foley says:
::nods:: CNS: Yes... I'd like it if you kept an eye on crew stress along with your other duties, this might be more than some people can handle

CNS_T`Salea says:
CMO:  Understood.  Where is the captain?

CTO_Nimitz says:
@XO: All tactical  systems tested and working smoothly

OPS_Taylor says:
@CTO: Scan the area for ships.

CMO_LtCmdr_Foley says:
CNS: The Captain is in her ready room, counselor.

CSO_Rya says:
::Nods to Ens. Ling to continue the sensor scans and then starts trying to get a better scan of the nebula they'd detected.::

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
::nods and leaves Mary-Jane to watch the big screen::

CIV_Essex says:
@XO: sir! ::louder::

CNS_T`Salea says:
::nods and heads for the RR door.  Reaching it she taps the chime::

CTO_Nimitz says:
@::scanning the area for ships and other possible threats::

Host CO_Senn says:
COM: XO: We are ready as well Triton. Follow us in formation.

CMO_LtCmdr_Foley says:
::looks forward to the viewscreen, waiting in this moment of quiet::

CTO_Nimitz says:
@OPS: In a minute sir

Host CO_Senn says:
*CMO* Take the ship towards the nearest system.
Door: Enter.

XO_Zaldivar says:
@::snaps out of reverie...almost like he was talking to the crews alter egos:: CIV: Yes Mr. Essex?

FCO_Felhaber says:
@::hears the COMM and lays in a course to follow the Europa::

CSO_Rya says:
::Readies a class one probe::

CNS_T`Salea says:
::steps through the door as it opens.  Nods toward the CO::  CO:  Captain.

CIV_Essex says:
@:: stares down again:: XO: permission to leave the bridge sir...

XO_Zaldivar says:
@CIV: Why do you need to leave the bridge?

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
::walks back through the Rec. area and up to his office::

CIV_Essex says:
@XO: I feel... sick... I would like to go to sickbay for a while...

FCO_Felhaber says:
@XO: Just give the word, sir, and we'll stay 2,000km off the Europa's port flank.

Host CO_Senn says:
::turns to face the Vulcan Counselor:: CNS: Counselor. Would you like to take a seat, Commander?

XO_Zaldivar says:
@CIV: Please transfer to the Europa.

CMO_LtCmdr_Foley says:
*CO* Acknowledged Captain. ::looks forward:: CSO: Lay in a course for the nearest system

CNS_T`Salea says:
::Steps over to the indicated chair and sits down::

XO_Zaldivar says:
@FCO: Engage.

CIV_Essex says:
@XO: that isn't necessary... I just need something to calm my stomach...

TO_M`Tor says:
:: monitors tactical sensors, staring at the planetary system ::

OPS_Taylor says:
@CTO: Make sure you make careful scan of the system for Jem’Hadar ships.

CSO_Rya says:
CMO: aye sir, course plotted.

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
::sits down in the too-big chair and looks at the stacks of PADDs piling up on his desk:: Self: I hate command...

Host CO_Senn says:
::silently acknowledges Foley's answer, and decides that she does not need to be on the bridge at all times. He is more than able to take care of things. And probably will do for a long while before she can recover her usual XO::

CTO_Nimitz says:
@OPS: No ships in the area, however I find it hard to scan from the systems nearby, unknown reason.

XO_Zaldivar says:
@CIV: Very well.  Return when you can.

CIV_Essex says:
@:: nods and exits the Hudson Bridge::

CMO_LtCmdr_Foley says:
CSO: Well by all means... engage.

OPS_Taylor says:
@CTO: Understood, keep an eye on it.

CSO_Rya says:
::Nods in the CMO's direction and engages the engines.::

OPS_Taylor says:
<OPS_Monroe>::Redistributes Power throughout the ship::

TO_M`Tor says:
<FCO Smith>: Engaging Sir.

CIV_Essex says:
@:: paces the hallway... it's hard not to notice the hopelessness the crew feels... and pain... they hide it well... but not from someone who can hear their minds::

CSO_Rya says:
::Waits for a FCO to relieve her::

CNS_T`Salea says:
::Quietly watches the captain as her thoughts seem to race, covering the various scenarios of their situation::

Host CO_Senn says:
::sighs and looks at the Counselor as the ship starts moving:: CNS: I believe your visit has a purpose. Can I offer you something to drink before you give me your impressions on how the crew is taking the situation?

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
::sighs and gets up, leaving his office and exiting the Annex to the lift:: TL: Deck One.

TO_M`Tor says:
<FCO Smith>: Relieving you Ma'am

CSO_Rya says:
::Smiles at Smith:: Smith: Thank you.

CNS_T`Salea says:
CO:  Thank you.  Vulcan spice tea.

FCO_Felhaber says:
@XO: The Europa is underway, sir.  Matching her course and speed, now.

TO_M`Tor says:
<FCO Smith> ::sits down and monitors course and speed ::

CSO_Rya says:
::Transfers her work to science station one and moves back there.::

CMO_LtCmdr_Foley says:
CSO: Now that we're getting closer to that system, I'd like for you to constantly scan for any changes in your sensor readings

FCO_Felhaber says:
@ ::closely monitoring the Hudson's distance from the Europa::

Host CO_Senn says:
Computer: Vulcan spice tea, and raktajino ::watches the cups materialize and hands the Counselor her tea::
CNS: Here you are.

XO_Zaldivar says:
OPS: I believe that only our SRS is operational.  Please concentrate scans to our rear.

CSO_Rya says:
CMO: Aye sir.

XO_Zaldivar says:
FCO: Thank you.

CNS_T`Salea says:
::takes the tea::  CO:  Thank you.

Host CO_Senn says:
::leans against her desk, not sure if she wants to be standing up or sitting down yet::

XO_Zaldivar says:
CTO: Do you have a moment?

CIV_Essex says:
@:: makes a quick stop in sickbay... smiling and nodding to the staff that stayed on the ship from Deep Space 9... several of the nurses stop whispering when she walks in... it's not hard to tell what happened::

OPS_Taylor says:
@XO: Aye.

CMO_LtCmdr_Foley says:
CSO: Also keep an eye on that nearby nebula... deploy a probe if necessary

CSO_Rya says:
::Sees the probe is ready.:: CMO: Permission to launch a probe to the nebula sir?

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
::opens his eyes as the lift doors open, stepping out on the bridge::

OPS_Taylor says:
@::Punches in the console::

CTO_Nimitz says:
@XO: Sure sir

TO_M`Tor says:
CMO: Sir, no ships detected but readings are difficult with the nebula.

CNS_T`Salea says:
::Looks off through the view port then back at the captain::  CO:  So far the crew are handling the situation well.  Some are optimistic, some are being pessimistic but keeping it in general to their selves.  Many have not realized the possible implications of the current situation.  It is still an... adventure.

CSO_Rya says:
::Hears the CMO's comments right before she spoke and nods, and launches the probe.::

CIV_Essex says:
@:: picks up a hypo kit from the cabinet and opens it...pulling out 2 vials and a hypo spray... she looks up... the med staff all are watching her... seems she not the only one with that thought::

CMO_LtCmdr_Foley says:
::grins:: CSO: Well I guess that answers the question... launch the probe.

CSO_Rya says:
::Grins back:: CMO: Done.

XO_Zaldivar says:
@CTO: Considering the Hudson's modifications I need you to establish what threat level we are now capable of dispatching.

CMO_LtCmdr_Foley says:
TO: Tie into the readings from the probe, let's hope it helps

CMO_LtCmdr_Foley says:
::nods to the CSO:: CSO: Very good, continue scanning.

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
::walks past Tactical and down to the command area, nodding to Foley:: CMO: Commander...

FCO_Felhaber says:
@ ::begins reflecting on his actions in the wormhole::

CIV_Essex says:
@:: pockets the vials and hypo in her coat and stands up straight:: Med Staff: can I have everyone’s attention please...

CSO_Rya says:
::Smiles and nods at the CMO::

TO_M`Tor says:
CMO: Aye Sir... :: monitors probe information ::

Host Mikey says:
ACTION: The probe is launched, and heads for the nebula. Telemetry is being received 5x5 by the Europa and Hudson.

Host CO_Senn says:
::nurses the hot cup in her hands:: CNS: It is also not a Voyager situation, I guess.

CSO_Rya says:
::Studies the data the probe is sending back.::

CNS_T`Salea says:
::a brief smile passes through her eyes:: CO:  How it will turn out is yet to be seen.  Do you know how you will proceed so that my staff and I might begin to prepare the crew?

CIV_Essex says:
@Med Staff: I know most of you are now aware of our current situation... your reservations and pain is understandable... as of this moment we all share in it together... 

CMO_LtCmdr_Foley says:
::looks up:: SFI: Ah, Commander... ::squints for a second to put a name to the face:: West. Is there something you need?

TO_M`Tor says:
<FCO Smith>: :: Prepares a few evasive maneuvers ... just in case ::

CTO_Nimitz says:
@::looks at the tactical panel, pushes some buttons and looks again::

OPS_Taylor says:
@CTO: Are we getting anything from the Probe Europa sent?

Host CO_Senn says:
::takes a sip of her coffee and smiles back. She saw that...:: CNS: We will be heading towards the wormhole. I have no intention of becoming the Gamma quadrant version of Voyager.

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
::shakes his head:: CMO: No, nothing right now. I figured there was nothing I could do to help from my office, so I thought I'd try up here. And I get to look out the big screen. ::smiles:: How are things going up here?

CIV_Essex says:
@Med Staff: it is our call as members of Starfleet medical... as doctors, nurses and the healers of the sick to put our lives on the line, leave our homes and take to the front lines knowing we may never return... 

FCO_Felhaber says:
@ ::monitors their flightpath::

Host CO_Senn says:
CNS: And about the pessimistic members of the crew... a reminder about the non-aggression treaty might ease some worries. ::shakes her head:: We'll deal with the Dominion when we approach their space, but something tells me it's a way from here right now.

CTO_Nimitz says:
@XO: I'd say we are at 68 or 70% of a normal Intrepid

FCO_Felhaber says:
@ ::makes sure that the Hudson speed is the same as the Europa's so that there is no interference with the transport of the civilians::

CMO_LtCmdr_Foley says:
SFI: Everything is going well so far, if you omit the fact of just where we are...

Host Mikey says:
ACTION: Contents of the nebula:
Normal gas and spatial particle compositions. An unknown element is detected, but other than that, it is a normal nebula.

CIV_Essex says:
@:: looks around at the growing crowd and tries to straighten up:: Med Staff: as of this moment our changes of returning are slim... it now falls to use to make sure everyone returns safety and health... we are faced with the challenge those who build the federation had to endure... I know you didn't ask for this...

CNS_T`Salea says:
::nods::  CO:  Then we will spend the time giving the civilian's short term projects and in general, trying to keep them out of the crew's ::pauses a moment for a word::  hair.  Do you have any further orders for them?  As for the pessimistic ones, time will tell with them...  but they are all good crew.

CSO_Rya says:
::Reads over the data and pauses at the unknown element.::

TO_M`Tor says:
:: stares intently at the probe data and directs tactical sensors towards the unknown element::

XO_Zaldivar says:
@CTO: hmm... that is not good.

CIV_Essex says:
@Med Staff: those called to battle hardly ever wish it... but none the less we have been called...

TO_M`Tor says:
CMO: Sir... I've got some unknown element in the nebula ... no other details... .:: frowns :: Yet...

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
CMO: I wish we could...  I've got my people sifting all the data we're getting, to see what help that can do. Our computers down there have finer teeth, so if they pick anything up that was missed, I'll have Shard put it back in the system, for your Science Officer.

CTO_Nimitz says:
@OPS: We are getting some info from the nebula. It seems normal except for an unknown element detected. It may be the cause of our not getting clear readings from the systems.

CSO_Rya says:
::Focuses the sensor scans on the parts of the nebula where the element is in highest concentrations, trying to get a better idea of what it could be.::

Host CO_Senn says:
CNS: It is a year at the most, and we are two capable crews. I have no doubt on them. As far as the civilians... ::takes another sip of raktajino:: Most have jobs, but perhaps involving them with the different situations we'll encounter might make them feel part of things.

CMO_LtCmdr_Foley says:
::stands and takes a seat in the Captain's chair:: SFI: Take a seat, we might be able to use you up here yet... ::motions to the vacated XO seat, then looks forward to the TO:: TO: Coordinate your efforts with Lt. Rya... ::turns to the CSO:: CSO: Are you picking up this element as well?

TO_M`Tor says:
<FCO Smith>: :: stares at the viewscreen trying to guess what's inside ::

CTO_Nimitz says:
@XO: I have an idea to increase of firepower sir

FCO_Felhaber says:
@ ::idly wonders how the crew on the Europa are handling the news of their current whereabouts::

CSO_Rya says:
CMO: Aye sir. I'm trying to get a better handle on what it could be right now. ::barely looks up from her station::

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
::sits silently, feeling very uncomfortable out of the shadows::

OPS_Taylor says:
@CTO: Run all your possible ideas for the Unknown element by the Europa.

CNS_T`Salea says:
CO:  They will need something to be involved to keep problems down to a minimum.  What about you and your thoughts on our situation?

CIV_Essex says:
@Med Staff: with that said all present come to attention... ::the room falls quiet and the officers fall in line:: from here on out this is the front line people... out resources are limited... Mister Janus and Mister Rhodes will begin the new duty assignments... our job is now... not only the help and well-being of 2 crews and the civilians... but also survival... we are scientist as well as doctors... 

XO_Zaldivar says:
@CTO: Go ahead.  I also want you to coordinate with engineering and operations to make this ship into as much of a battleship as we can.

CMO_LtCmdr_Foley says:
CSO: Good, keep me informed as to your progress.

TO_M`Tor says:
CSO: Lieutenant ... Hmmm... :: mumbles something :: Perhaps if we altered the probes course towards the source of the unknown element ?

CSO_Rya says:
CMO: Aye sir.

FCO_Felhaber says:
@ ::has not really had the chance to really socialize with some of the crew... but now that they're stuck together...::

XO_Zaldivar says:
@FCO: I have a special assignment for you.

FCO_Felhaber says:
@ ::he knows that he isn't a very social animal... the XO interrupts his thoughts::

FCO_Felhaber says:
@ ::swivels in his seat:: XO: Aye, sir.

CIV_Essex says:
@Med Staff: and for the sake of your family and friends left behind and those here... you are Starfleet officer... if there are no question... you may return to duty...

CSO_Rya says:
::Hears the TO's suggestion and sighs.:: TO: Thank you ensign. We're working on that.

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
::shifts in his seat, trying to look comfortable:: CMO: Is it always like this?

Host CO_Senn says:
CNS: Get them involved in science projects. Get them involved in providing with ideas for better power use around the ship in general. Giving everyone the chance to be heard is always a good start.

XO_Zaldivar says:
@FCO: I need you to start developing battle plans for our little convoy.  I want plans that include the shuttles and plans that only use the two capitol ships.

TO_M`Tor says:
:: continues to try to analyze the unknown element ::

CIV_Essex says:
@:: the medical staff breaks up... leaving 2 nurses staring at her... the eyes say everything... Natalia looks at the floor:: Med Staff: I'm sorry... ::turns to leave::

CMO_LtCmdr_Foley says:
SFI: Well, I don't get up here often, but when I am... yes. ::smiles:: Not what you're used to?

OPS_Taylor says:
<OPS_Monroe>::Reassigns Civilians to Civilian Quarters::

XO_Zaldivar says:
@FCO: Coordinate with tactical.

CSO_Rya says:
:: Notes that the element is in a gaseous state and sends the probe instructions to enter the highest concentration and analyze as best as it can.::

CNS_T`Salea says:
CO:  I will get my team right on it.  ::still waiting for the answer to her other question::

FCO_Felhaber says:
@ ::opens his mouth but closes it as the XO just answered his question::  XO: Aye, sir.

TO_M`Tor says:
<FCO Smith>: CMO: Sir ... How about we use the shuttles as a sort of recon sir... You know like scout ahead ... ?

XO_Zaldivar says:
@OPS: Any thoughts?

CIV_Essex says:
@ <Nurse_Morley> CIV: you know... you don't have too... 

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
CMO: ::shakes head:: Oh, gods no... I'm... I was, a field agent. Command and I are old enemies.

CTO_Nimitz says:
@::coordinating with engineering the power re-distribution::

CMO_LtCmdr_Foley says:
::looks back to the CSO after the FCO speaks:: CSO: Any further readings on the system ahead?

Host CO_Senn says:
::realizes the counselor's mind is better focused than her own, she can't avoid to answer:: CNS: I am fine. I feel no guilt if that is worrying you. Or perhaps the lack will worry you? ::looks at the Vulcan questioningly, a smile on her lips::

CIV_Essex says:
@ Nurse: I know... ::leaves sickbay... it's in better shape now... paces down the hall again::

FCO_Felhaber says:
@::swivels back to face the helm and thinks about the his special assignment::

OPS_Taylor says:
@XO: If this ship is not ready and we get into a battle we can't count on the Europa because she is carrying Civilians, We should try to make ourselves a bigger and stronger target, sir.

CSO_Rya says:
CMO: Only that the element, like the other gases in the nebula is in a gaseous state.

CTO_Nimitz says:
@OPS: Sir, we're ready to shut down life-support in 5 decks, that's where the civilians lived till they were transferred to the Europa, thus we can use that power for the weapons and shields

CNS_T`Salea says:
CO:  As far as the preliminary reports suggest, there is no blame to be passed on our current situation... at least among our crew.

XO_Zaldivar says:
@::smiles:: OPS: That was my suggestion to the Captain.

Host Mikey says:
ACTION: The system is approaching the outer rim of the first system. Two planets... The first planet is approximately 150,000,000 kilometers from the sun... while the second planet is about 200,000,000 from the sun. The first planet is similar to a Class-M planet

Host CO_Senn says:
::leaves the empty cup on the table, and her expression gets serious while she crosses her arms:: CNS: I do feel cheated though.

CMO_LtCmdr_Foley says:
::looks forward:: FCO: Seeing as we can't seem to detect much... launch two of the Ventures to scout 30,000 klicks ahead of the Europa

CNS_T`Salea says:
::Places her empty cup before her::  CO:  In what way?

CSO_Rya says:
::Reads the incoming data and describes the information on the system to the CMO::

TO_M`Tor says:
<FCO Smith>: CMO: Aye Sir ... :: sends the instructions to the shuttle bay ::

FCO_Felhaber says:
@ ::hoping he overheard the XO:: CTO: Whenever you are free, we should collaborate on tactical plans, as per Commander Zaldivar's orders, sir.

Host CO_Senn says:
CNS: I am responsible of little over a thousand people, and getting them home safely. When all I was supposed to do was coordinate efforts with another Starfleet Captain to explore a region of space from which we could arrive back home almost when we decided. And I don't want to approach the religious side of this equation right now.

CMO_LtCmdr_Foley says:
CSO: Thank you Lieutenant... FCO: Instruct the ships to split up once we enter the system, one to each planet

XO_Zaldivar says:
@OPS: The captain has ordered that the crew rotate between the two ships.  When I finish the new schedule, you will have to optimize the transporter energy usage patterns.

OPS_Taylor says:
@CTO: Thank you, continue on.

FCO_Felhaber says:
@XO: Sir, we are approaching unary star system.

CSO_Rya says:
::Begins more intense scans of the M-class planet.::

TO_M`Tor says:
<FCO Smith>:: receives confirmation from the shuttle bay :: CMO: They have the instructions ...  and are ready to launch Sir.

OPS_Taylor says:
@XO: Thank you, sir

TO_M`Tor says:
:: scans the area for ships ::

XO_Zaldivar says:
@FCO: contact the Europa for instructions.

OPS_Taylor says:
@XO: Aye, sir

CTO_Nimitz says:
::shuts down life-support in five decks, firepower rises to 80%::

FCO_Felhaber says:
@XO: Aye, sir.

XO_Zaldivar says:
@OPS: Please check on CIV Essex.

CMO_LtCmdr_Foley says:
FCO: Deploy the shuttles, slow to 8/10 impulse once we enter the system.

XO_Zaldivar says:
@CTO: Yellow alert, if you please.

TO_M`Tor says:
<FCO Smith> :CMO: Aye Sir... shuttles away...

FCO_Felhaber says:
@COM: This is Ensign Felhaber.  We are awaiting orders on how to proceed to the system.

CIV_Essex says:
@:: mixes the 2 vials in the hypo and shakes it up... the liquid turning a deep blue... keeps walking::

CNS_T`Salea says:
::ponders a moment::  CO:  As I understand your belief and the beings that live within the wormhole, it is understandable.  As for 'side trip', it is still that.  The only difference now is that it will take longer then planned and will include dealing with civilians.  However, we shall endeavor to keep the civilian aspect to a minimum for you.

CSO_Rya says:
<Ens. Ling>: Continues to analyze the data from the probe and decides the element most closely resembles xenon::

CSO_Rya says:
CMO: This is interesting sir. The M-class planet shows traces that it was once inhabited.

CMO_LtCmdr_Foley says:
*CO* Captain, we are approaching the planetary system.

TO_M`Tor says:
:: frowns at the tactical display :: CMO: Scan are clear of ships sir.

CMO_LtCmdr_Foley says:
::looks back:: CSO: Inhabited? Are you sure?

OPS_Taylor says:
@XO: Aye ::Punches the console to locate her. And finds her walking the halls::

CMO_LtCmdr_Foley says:
TO: Let's take that as good news for now...

Host CO_Senn says:
CNS: If necessary, I can make an appearance for them every once in a while, but I'll appreciate being aside. I am not in the best of moods about this... and I really don't want them to see me out of my wits.

CIV_Essex says:
@:: places the chemical in a single delivery hypo... one half the size of standard and looks at it... stopping to lean on the wall::

Host CO_Senn says:
::taps her badge:: *CMO* Thank you Commander. Anything of interest?

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
::sits up:: Self: Inhabited...? ::pays better attention to the bridge discourse now::

TO_M`Tor says:
<FCO Smith>:: Monitors the shuttle's progress

CTO_Nimitz says:
@FCO: Sure, let prepare something and I'll send it to your station::

FCO_Felhaber says:
@::continues to follow the Europa:: XO: No word from the Europa yet, sir.

CSO_Rya says:
CMO: Well, it sure looks like it used to be, but the surface looks like the planet was attacked from space and the surface destroyed.

OPS_Taylor says:
@::Gets up and goes to the TL:: TL: Deck 13.

XO_Zaldivar says:
@COM: CMO: Mr. Foley?

CTO_Nimitz says:
@::switches to yellow alert::

CNS_T`Salea says:
CO:  Understood.  ::stands::  Time to see what we have 'discovered'?

CSO_Rya says:
CMO: I'll try to get more information for you commander.

CMO_LtCmdr_Foley says:
*CO* Lt. Rya has detected an unknown element in the nebula we passed, and it seems that the Class-M planet in the approaching system was once inhabited

CIV_Essex says:
::heads to the officer's mess... and nods to the assembled crew... walking to the window and staring into space::

OPS_Taylor says:
@::Gets off the TL and starts walking down the corridor::

CMO_LtCmdr_Foley says:
CSO: Interesting... continue scans. ::looks to the COMM:: COMM: XO: Foley here Commander.

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
::chimes in:: *CO*: Captain, I need to leave the ship. I will need to check out that planet.

Host CO_Senn says:
*CMO* That sounds interesting. We'll deal with the planet right now I guess we should find out about who inhabited this planet.

CSO_Rya says:
::nods to the CMO and gets back to work.::

Host CO_Senn says:
::motions towards the door for the Counselor:: CNS: It does sound interesting.

CIV_Essex says:
@ *XO*: sir... sickbay is secured... everything is in order...

CMO_LtCmdr_Foley says:
*CO* From what Lt. Rya has told me, they had enemies...

XO_Zaldivar says:
@COM: CMO: Could you send us the data on this new system?  Route to both the FCO and CTO please.

TO_M`Tor says:
:: monitors the sensor readings from the shuttles ::

CNS_T`Salea says:
::Turns and heads through the doors to the bridge::  CO:  I have always had a fascination of various races and what had become of them and their cultures.

Host CO_Senn says:
*SFI* Not so fast, commander. This is not familiar territory, and you are my responsibility.

XO_Zaldivar says:
@*CIC*: Secured? I'm sorry. Lt. Essex was there a problem in sickbay?

CSO_Rya says:
::Frowns at the information the computer is displaying.:: CMO: The weapons appear to have been modified Jem'Hadar weapons.

Host CO_Senn says:
CNS: I can quite understand that ::smiles more relaxed as she enters the bridge and takes her seat::

CTO_Nimitz says:
@::sends a resume of suitable tactical attack and defend patters to FCO station:: FCO : The info is on the way

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
CO: As are you mine, Captain. I have an obligation to gather information for the good of the fleet and no one else here is as equipped as my team to handle it.

CMO_LtCmdr_Foley says:
COMM: XO: Of course Commander ::nods to the TO to establish the data links:: The data is on it's way to you now

CIV_Essex says:
@:: stares down at the blue hypo:: *XO*: the staff was edgy... everything is ok now...

TO_M`Tor says:
:: blinks :: CSO: Weapons ?? CMO: Permission to go to Yellow Alert Sir ?

OPS_Taylor says:
@:: Walks into the Sickbay and finds no CIV There:: Computer: Locate Lt. Essex.

XO_Zaldivar says:
@*CIV*: Very good.  Thank you.

Host CO_Senn says:
CMO: Any ships or activity... are we sure the planet is uninhabited?

CMO_LtCmdr_Foley says:
TO: Agreed, take the ship to yellow alert for now...

CNS_T`Salea says:
::nods to the CMO and SFI officer, then stands behind the captain’s chair::

OPS_Taylor says:
@<Computer>: Mess hall

FCO_Felhaber says:
@::stores the tactical information in his personal work database::  CTO: Thank you, sir.

CSO_Rya says:
CMO: The planet was attacked at least several months ago sir, possibly up to a year.

OPS_Taylor says:
@::Walks out of sickbay and heads for the mess hall::

Host CO_Senn says:
*SFI* I will make sure you do, once I deem it is safe for you to leave the ship, Commander.

CMO_LtCmdr_Foley says:
CO: As we know it now Captain, the planet is uninhabited... ::looks back to the CSO:: but it hasn't been that way for long

TO_M`Tor says:
:: establishes data link and goes to Yellow Alert ::

CNS_T`Salea says:
::Tempted to slip into her old post as science officer, but refrains as it belongs to the realm of another::

CSO_Rya says:
::Looks up at the CMO with a troubled expression:: CMO: Commander everything on the planet is dead. The only thing we are picking up are several installations, but there is no life of any kind.

CIV_Essex says:
@:: presses the hypo to the inside of her arm and takes a deep breath... pressing the injection button as she exhales to hide the sound of the injection in the crowded room::

OPS_Taylor says:
<OPS_Monroe> CNS: I have almost all the Civilians aboard.

CMO_LtCmdr_Foley says:
CSO: Launch another probe, take it into a low orbit for a more detailed scan.

OPS_Taylor says:
@::Arrives in the Mess Hall::

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
CO: Safe isn't a requirement for my job, Captain. And three people can take the risk of three hundred if I go alone.

TO_M`Tor says:
<FCO Smith>: CMO`: establishing low orbit Sir.

CIV_Essex says:
@:: pockets the empty hypo and stares back out the window::

CNS_T`Salea says:
OPS:  Thank you.  Have they all been placed?

OPS_Taylor says:
@::Walks over to CIV::

CIV_Essex says:
@:: doesn't look up:: OPS: yes Mister Taylor...

Host CO_Senn says:
::raises an eyebrow at Rya, then looks tiredly at West, wondering if to throw him on the brig, send him to a corner in her Ready-Room, give up, scream, or send the Hudson to gather a sample of the nebula's gases::

OPS_Taylor says:
@CIV:XO wanted me to find you. You ok?

CSO_Rya says:
::Acknowledges the CMO's orders, checks the supply of probes on the Europa and follows through on the orders.::

OPS_Taylor says:
<OPS_Monroe>:CNS: Yes, sir.

CIV_Essex says:
@ OPS: I'm feeling better yes...

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
::lowers his voice trying to help her feel more comfortable:: CO: We know our jobs, Captain. And you have more important things to worry about.

FCO_Felhaber says:
@XO: We are continuing to follow the Europa, in a flanking position, sir.

FCO_Felhaber says:
@ ::makes sure there is a safe distance between the two ships::

CNS_T`Salea says:
::Picks up the captains frustration, the with a glance at SFI shakes her head negligibly::

XO_Zaldivar says:
@FCO: Noted.

Host CO_Senn says:
::in a calm tone of voice:: SFI: We are not leaving this place for a while. And you can spare the time it will take me to make up my mind. And if you think you cannot, I am ordering you to.

CMO_LtCmdr_Foley says:
CO: From what Lt. Rya has reported on, these are modified Dominion weapons... perhaps someone found a wreck and copied off it... if so we have no way of knowing who we might be facing.

CNS_T`Salea says:
::tilts her head as she catches his words realizing he does understand.  Steps back to the science station::

OPS_Taylor says:
@::Hits his Commbadge:: *XO*: CIV is in the Mess hall, sir.

CSO_Rya says:
::Launches the probe into a low orbit around the planet.::

CIV_Essex says:
@:: cracks a grin as the voices of the crew go silent in her mind::

XO_Zaldivar says:
@*OPS*: If she is ready for duty you will both return to the bridge.

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
CO: Understood, Captain. I'll get the Revenant ready.

Host CO_Senn says:
CMO: Gather all the scans you can. If there's any threat in the planet's environment or if threat can be expected from the... ruins?

OPS_Taylor says:
@*XO*: Aye. CIV: XO has ordered us back to the bridge.

CIV_Essex says:
@ OPS: you heard the man... ::heads back to the bridge::

CNS_T`Salea says:
CSO:  If you have any projects that your staff could use extra hands in, let me know.  We have a ship full of civilian hands that can be made use of.

CSO_Rya says:
::Double checks the readings that are flowing in, surprised, speaks out loud without addressing anyone in particular.:: Starfleet?

Host CO_Senn says:
SFI: Just don't warm her up just yet.

CMO_LtCmdr_Foley says:
::blinks for a second... something’s missing... shakes his head:: FCO: Report on the Venture's?

OPS_Taylor says:
@::Follows CIV::

FCO_Felhaber says:
@::while he has the time, he begins working on some battle plans using the tactical data from CTO Nimitz::

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
::nods:: CO: Aye. ::gets up from the XO chair and walks back to the rear of the bridge::

CIV_Essex says:
@ :: Leans on the TL wall as they move to deck one::

CSO_Rya says:
CO/CMO: Sirs, the probe's picking up energy signatures that may be Starfleet in origin.

OPS_Taylor says:
@CIV: You ok?

XO_Zaldivar says:
@FCO/CTO:  Consider this as a standing order.  When we are at yellow alert if any ships appear on LRS and there is even a hint of hostility.  We will place our selves in an intercept position, prepared to give the Europa a chance to escape.

CIV_Essex says:
@ OPS: hmm? oh... yes I'm fine...

CMO_LtCmdr_Foley says:
CO: Affirmative Captain... CSO: Take the probe into the atmosphere, make a low pass over the ruins... Starfleet signatures?

TO_M`Tor says:
:: blinks :: Self: Starfleet ?... Here ?

CSO_Rya says:
::Nods to the CNS: CNS: Thank you, that would be helpful.

FCO_Felhaber says:
@::straightens posture:: XO: Understood, sir.

CIV_Essex says:
@: walks onto the bridge and returns to her station::

Host CO_Senn says:
::echoes Foley:: CSO: Starfleet signatures?

OPS_Taylor says:
@CIV: Ok.

OPS_Taylor says:
@::Walks onto the bridge and takes his seat beside the XO::

CSO_Rya says:
CO: I'm not sure what exactly they are yet, but they certainly have a resemblance.

FCO_Felhaber says:
@CTO: I will await confirmation from you, sir, and will plot an intercept course based on your data.

CIV_Essex says:
@: looks down at the OPS and XO... feeling more light-headed::

TO_M`Tor says:
CSO: Could what happened to us happened to another federation ship before ?

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
::taps badge:: *Shard*: Agent F'karrin, please report to the Revenant and start the Black box. Download the current information from the Annex and the latest science reports. We'll need them in a bit. Also, have Agent Thunder be ready to do the preflight.

CNS_T`Salea says:
::Looks over the information, verifying her interpretation as correct.::

Host CO_Senn says:
::stands up:: CSO: Where are they located, exactly? Is it ships, or equipment, or communications...? ::leaves the question open-ended::

OPS_Taylor says:
@XO: Sir?

CSO_Rya says:
::Sends orders to the probe to focus on the installations and areas where the energy signature is most pronounced.::

CIV_Essex says:
@ :: pulls out the chair from behind her and has a seat::

CMO_LtCmdr_Foley says:
CO: I've all ready ordered the probe to make a low pass over the ruins, we should take it to the signatures as well.

CTO_Nimitz says:
@FCO: Ok, when I yell "oh my God we're doomed" you know that they are hostile

CSO_Rya says:
::Shrugs at the TO::

XO_Zaldivar says:
@OPS: Yes?

FCO_Felhaber says:
@::checking his navigation data::  XO: I am picking up some very old ship signatures.  

CSO_Rya says:
CO: I'm still trying to pinpoint the source sir.

XO_Zaldivar says:
@CIV: Do you fell ready to continue?

Host CO_Senn says:
CMO: Good idea, commander.

FCO_Felhaber says:
@ ::punches a few more commands::  XO: They appear to be several months old, sir.

XO_Zaldivar says:
@FCO: Confirm your readings with CSO Rya.

CIV_Essex says:
@CTO: Ha! That’s very good mister Nimitz... jokes are good for moral... ::leans back in the chair:: 

OPS_Taylor says:
@XO: Just that it fell a bit quiet, sir. ::Turns up to the CIV::

CSO_Rya says:
CO: They're coming from the remains. I believe they're from power cells in equipment that survived the attack.

TO_M`Tor says:
<FCO Smith>:: receives telemetry from the shuttles and routes it to the TO's console ::

Host CO_Senn says:
CMO: Relay our findings to the Hudson. They might have something else.

CMO_LtCmdr_Foley says:
::nods to the Captain:: CSO: Continue the probe's flight plan then.

FCO_Felhaber says:
@COM: Rya: I am transmitting data that my navigational sensors have detected.  It appears that there are signatures of ships in the area that appear to be several months old.  Can you confirm these readings?

XO_Zaldivar says:
@OPS: Quiet? hmm I hadn't noticed/

CMO_LtCmdr_Foley says:
::taps the console next to him and refreshes the data-link to the Hudson, adding all the new info::

CIV_Essex says:
@:: leans forward to look at the console... finding it hard to breath... :: self: Funny... so that’s ::gasp:: what... ::falls quietly to the floor behind the station::

TO_M`Tor says:
:: hears the COMM and focuses the TAC scanners looking for the signatures ::

CSO_Rya says:
::Rubs the side of her head.:: COM: FCO: I'm receiving the data now.

Host CO_Senn says:
CMO: I guess that does call for an Away Team.

OPS_Taylor says:
@XO: Ah. ::Hears a thud:: XO! the CIV!

CTO_Nimitz says:
@CIV: Thank you... ::sees her in the floor::

XO_Zaldivar says:
@COM:CMO: Emergency transport!  Get Essex to sickbay now!

CMO_LtCmdr_Foley says:
CO: I agree

XO_Zaldivar says:
@::moves to Essex and checks her vitals::

FCO_Felhaber says:
@::swivels in surprise as Lt. Essex has collapsed::

OPS_Taylor says:
<OPS_Monroe>::Activates Transporters::

CSO_Rya says:
COM:FCO: Yes, Mr. Felhaber, your readings appear to be correct.

OPS_Taylor says:
<OPS_Monroe>:CMO: Sir. Lt Essex is in Sickbay sir.

FCO_Felhaber says:
@COM: Rya: ::a little shaken::  Thank you, sir.

CSO_Rya says:
::Passes the FCO's information on to the Captain::

TO_M`Tor says:
:: frowns at the TAC scanners trying to confirm the energy signatures ::

CNS_T`Salea says:
::Looks at the CMO::

FCO_Felhaber says:
@XO: Navigational information has been confirmed.  There were several ships in this region several months ago, sir.

CMO_LtCmdr_Foley says:
::stands quickly:: CO: Permission to leave the bridge...

OPS_Taylor says:
<OPS_Monroe>:CMO: Site to Site, sir?

Host CO_Senn says:
CMO: I... granted.

FCO_Felhaber says:
@ ::swivels back towards the Helm, puzzled and a little shaken::

CSO_Rya says:
::Realizes she hasn't been passing on info to the Hudson and that it might help the FCO in his work studying the trails, sends the data over to him.::

CMO_LtCmdr_Foley says:
OPS: Yes, now! Do it, get her there! ::runs to the TL and heads down::

CNS_T`Salea says:
::Watches the doctor leave with concern::

XO_Zaldivar says:
::slowly stands and thinks.  'So we embark on our journey'::

OPS_Taylor says:
<OPS_Monroe> ::Transports the CMO and the CIV to Sickbay::

Host CO_Senn says:
::reviews the information relayed by the CSO and wonders...:: CNS: Would you mind checking our database and find if there's any records of any Federation ships in this area in the past... year?

CNS_T`Salea says:
::nods and turns toward one of the station and begins going through ship records::

TO_M`Tor says:
CO: Tactical sensors confirm ion trails from several months ago Sir,

Host CO_Senn says:
::taps her badge:: *SFI* An AT will be sent to the planet. You'll be part of it, but you will all leave together when it's assembled. Senn out.

CMO_LtCmdr_Foley says:
::rushes to Nat on the biobed:: MO: Kevin, in here now! ::grabs a tricorder and begins to scan::

OPS_Taylor says:
@::Looks at the XO::XO:: Are you ok?

Host CO_Senn says:
TO: Thank you Ensign.

CMO_LtCmdr_Foley says:
<MO_Cross> ::rushes in with the emergency cart, bringing it to the CMO's side::

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
::isn't surprised at the news, but takes it in stride anyway::

CNS_T`Salea says:
::Turns back to the captain::  CO:  There are no records within our data base of any federation ship in the gamma quadrant that are missing or any records of their having been here recently.

Host Mikey says:
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