Stardate 10201.27
USS Europa

Host MikeyS says:
<<< Resume Europa Mission, Stardate 10201.27, 20:05 Eastern >>>

Host MikeyS says:
ACTION: B'lee is already onboard the Europa.

CSO__Vekh says:
::at Science One, training sensors at the disabled probe::

Host XO_Rya says:
::Keeping Senn's chair warm for her on the bridge.:: OPS: When will we be within transporter range of the probe?

CSO__Vekh says:
XO: Commander, I'd suggest beaming the probe into a vacant cargo bay. We can even set up security precautions there for isolation

FCO_B`lee says:
::at the flight controls on the bridge, piloting the Europa::

ATO_P`Rraos says:
::leave flight control as B'lee enters bridge and goes to main TAC console::

Host XO_Rya says:
::Consider's the suggestion.:: CSO: Excellent idea commander. Please work with Ensign P'Rraos.

FCO_B`lee says:
::wipes off the flight controls of P'Rraos' fur::

Host XO_Rya says:
::Gets up and stops by the helm:: FCO: It's good to have you back B'lee.

FCO_B`lee says:
XO: Yes sir.

ATO_P`Rraos says:
::enters access codes into TAC and runs a cursory evaluation of current settings and status::

Host MikeyS says:
<OPS Ensign Munson> XO Rya: Sir, we should be within transporter range of the probe in less than 15 minutes.

CSO__Vekh says:
::nods:: XO: Yes, Cmdr. Will make it so

Host XO_Rya says:
::Nods and thanks Ensign Munson and Drayan and sits back down.::

FCO_B`lee says:
::glances back at Mister Munson and grimaces:: XO: That's confirmed from flight, sir...

CSO__Vekh says:
ATO: Mr. P'Rraos, I'd like you to set up a level 10 force field on a vaccant cargo bay when we beam the probe in

ATO_P`Rraos says:
::nods:: CSO: Aye sirrr.

CSO__Vekh says:
<MO_Dr_Pain> ::is bored to death in his sickbay:: Self: Oh, these recon missions...

ATO_P`Rraos says:
::taps on the console preparing said force field::

Host MikeyS says:
ACTION: Sensor readings of the subspace "fracture" are still inconclusive, due to the massive intereference, although the rift appears very small compared to most on record. No more than 500 meters in diameter.

Host XO_Rya says:
FCO: Any other ships on sensors?

ATO_P`Rraos says:
CSO: Carrrgo bay seven should serrrve nicely forrr ourrr purrrposes sirrr.

FCO_B`lee says:
::runs a tactical sensor scan for any vessels::

CSO__Vekh says:
::consulting data string on console:: ATO: Very well, Mr. P'Rraos. Thank you, I'll be there shortly

Host XO_Rya says:
::Starts to ask Vekh to keep her informed, but knows he knows the routine so she doesn't say anything.::

FCO_B`lee says:
XO: Commander, I'm detecting the USS Praetor ... ETA to intercept is twelve hours.

ATO_P`Rraos says:
XO: Should I detach a securrrity detail to the carrrgo bay just in case sirrr?

CSO__Vekh says:
XO: Cmdr., sensor sweeps on the area are still inconclusive as we are picking severe interferrence, but the rift appears very small compared to others in our databank

Host XO_Rya says:
ATO: Please accompany Commander Vekh there yourself. ::Smiles at the ensign.::

Host XO_Rya says:
FCO: Thank you Lt.

Host XO_Rya says:
CSO: How similar is the rift to the others?

ATO_P`Rraos says:
XO: Aye sirrr. ::leaves TAC and heads into TL:: Computer: Carrrgo bay 7 please.

CSO__Vekh says:
XO: It's hard to tell much thing other than it's size and location with this amount of interferrence

CSO__Vekh says:
XO: I have a Class-I probe ready if you wish a closer look, sir

Host MikeyS says:
<Computer> P'Rraos: Please restate request. There is no cargo bay 7 onboard this vessel.

FCO_B`lee says:
::sits at the flight controls, going over the computer logs for the last several days::

Host XO_Rya says:
::Nods and drums her fingers on the armrest.:: CSO: It was worth checking out. Yes, please launch the probe and let me know what you find when you recover our first probe.

ATO_P`Rraos says:
Computer: Carrrgo Bay 5 please.

CSO__Vekh says:
::begins programins the probe for launch:: XO: working on it right now Cmdr.

Host XO_Rya says:
CSO: Thank you.

ATO_P`Rraos says:
::exits TL and heads into CB5, making last minute adjustments for the force field::

Host MikeyS says:
<OPS Ens Munson> XO Rya: Entering transporter range now sir.

Host XO_Rya says:
OPS: Launch the probe when it's ready.

OPS_Taylor says:
::Walks onto the bridge with the modifications to the transporter modifications::

CSO__Vekh says:
XO: Commander, our probe is ready for launch. I've increased shield output to compensate for the local interferrence

Host XO_Rya says:
CSO: Excellent.

Host XO_Rya says:
*ATO*: How close are we to retrieving the previous probe?

CSO__Vekh says:
*SO_Adel*: Ensign, report to the bridge. ::closes comm and gets up from his station taking a tricorder with him::

FCO_B`lee says:
::glances back at the CSO not entirely sure about what's going on::

OPS_Taylor says:
XO: I have modified the transporters to encompass the whole Probe. ::Relieves the OPS Officer::

CSO__Vekh says:
XO: with your permission, I shall join Mr P'Rraos on the cargo bay

CSO__Vekh says:
<SO_Adel> *CSO*: On my way sir.

ATO_P`Rraos says:
*XO*: All adjustments arrre done forrr the forrrce field sirrr. Rrready forrr trrransporrrt herrre.

Host XO_Rya says:
CSO: Of course.

Host XO_Rya says:
::Gestures for Taylor to come down to the command area.::

CTO_Nimitz says:
::in the bathroom:: Self: Damn, last time I go to that restaurant, I've been here for half an hour

Host XO_Rya says:
*ATO*: Retrieve it when ready.

OPS_Taylor says:
::Looks at the XO, and walks over:: XO: Yes sir?

CSO__Vekh says:
::nods and enters turbolift:: TL: Cargo Bay 5

ATO_P`Rraos says:
::at workstation in cargo bay 5:: *XO*: Initiating trrransporrrt now sirrr.

ATO_P`Rraos says:
::initiates transport of probe, bringing force field on line when probe materializes::

Host XO_Rya says:
OPS: I'd like you to go over the modifications you made with me and Lt. Blee. ::why because it's something for the three of them to do while the others examine the probe.::

Host MikeyS says:
ACTION: The Europa's probe is launched, and the other probe is beamed aboard... without problems.

CSO__Vekh says:
<SO_Adel> ::enters Bridge after a couple of minutes, nodding to the officers there and taking Sci One::

CTO_Nimitz says:
::everything cleared now, he walks down a corridor heading to the bridge::

ATO_P`Rraos says:
*XO*: Prrrobe is on boarrrd sirrr, and forrrce field initiated.

CSO__Vekh says:
::exits near the cargo bay doors and walks down the corridor::

FCO_B`lee says:
::turns towards Rya::

CSO__Vekh says:
<SO_Adel> ::links up the launched probe telemetry into the console::

OPS_Taylor says:
XO: Aye.  ::Heads over to OPS::

ATO_P`Rraos says:
::initiates scan on probe::

Host XO_Rya says:
*ATO*: Great. Thank you.

CSO__Vekh says:
::enters CB5:: ATO: How  things going here, Ensign?

Host XO_Rya says:
::Watches Taylor go back the other direction with a puzzled expression.::

Host MikeyS says:
ACTION: The probe's data is slowly being downloaded to the Europa's computer. (most of the transceivers were overloaded)

ATO_P`Rraos says:
CSO: Just beamed it aboarrrd sirrr. Rrrunning a scan on it now.

CTO_Nimitz says:
::cleans the sweat off his forehead with his arm::

CSO__Vekh says:
<MO_Dr_Pain> ::begins counting hyposprays to pass time, again::

OPS_Taylor says:
::Sits and Downloads the Modifications onto a PADD::

Host XO_Rya says:
::Takes advantage of the quiet and goes over to B'lee:: FCO: So, you and my sister hit it off?

CSO__Vekh says:
ATO: Very well. See if whatever caused the probe to cease functioning is evident ::watches the probe, running his own tricorder over it::

ATO_P`Rraos says:
::evaluates scan so far:: CSO: Looks like most of the trrranceiverrrs werrre overrrloaded.

FCO_B`lee says:
::looks up at Rya:: XO: Hadn't you wanted us to go over the modifications with Mister Taylor?

Host XO_Rya says:
FCO: I did and I do, but he's still preparing them.

FCO_B`lee says:
XO: Oh... ::turns back to his console::

CTO_Nimitz says:
::exits the turbolift and walks up to his console, relieving the junior officer off duty::

Host MikeyS says:
EUROPA PROBE DATA: The debris that you picked up while entering the system is consistent with the organic material used in Breen ships. The amount of debris being picked up is a bit more debris than you would expect from a single Breen vessel. There are also some particles present than you cannot identify.

Host XO_Rya says:
::Is tempted to throw her hands in the air and mutter men, but doesn't. Instead she turn, thereby seeing Nimitz.::

CSO__Vekh says:
::ponders the ATO's comments and his readings:: ATO: Looks that way. Probably the probe was too close to the subspace eruption, I'd say. ::continues analysis::

ATO_P`Rraos says:
::nods to the CSO and continues his scan of the probe::

Host XO_Rya says:
::Eyes Nimitz.:: CTO: Are you feeling all right Lt. Nimitz?

CSO__Vekh says:
<SO Adel> ::reading probe telemetry:: XO: Sir, I've started picking up some data from our probe

CSO__Vekh says:
ATO: Do you think you can retrieve the last couple of hours of data recorded by the probe before it went offline?

CTO_Nimitz says:
::cleans again the sweat off his forehead:: XO: I'm fine thanks sir, but let me give you a piece of advise: don't you ever eat ravioli at Gino's

OPS_Taylor says:
::Hands the FCO a PADD, gets up and and hands the XO a PADD:: XO/FCO: These Modifications will encompass the probe debris the first one send by the Starbase by sending a multiple transporter beam and keeping the samples in the buffer...

Host XO_Rya says:
SO Adel: Let me know when you've had a chance to analyze it.

OPS_Taylor says:
XO/FCO: Then rematerializing them in the cargobay.

ATO_P`Rraos says:
CSO: Not surrre sirrr. It's been prrretty well frrried, but I will see what I can do.

FCO_B`lee says:
::tries to wrap his mind around what Taylor just said but fails miserably::

Host MikeyS says:
SYSTEM PROBE DATA: The probe picked up a miniature wormhole developing in this region <memory damaged> Breen vessel <memory damage> firing weapons <memory damage>.. wormhole increasing in size, changing into subspace fracture <rest of memory fragmented>

Host XO_Rya says:
::Accepts the padd, but still is looking with Luk with concern.:: CTO: If you need to go to sickbay, go.  OPS: Thank you.

ATO_P`Rraos says:
::tries accessing recorded data from the probe, using the ship's computer to try and clean up what he can::

CSO__Vekh says:
<SO Adel> ::reads, reads:: XO: Well...sure thing those debris are Breen. Tho the ammount would add up for more than a single ship. Plus there's also some particules I couldn't sort out as of now

CTO_Nimitz says:
XO: I'm not dying sir, it's just a little indigestion

ATO_P`Rraos says:
::finishes reading probe recordings:: CSO: We have something sirrr. It's frrragmented quite a bit, but it says enough.

Host XO_Rya says:
::Nods at Nimitz and looks at Adel.:: SO: Are you detecting any of those particles outside of the rift?

FCO_B`lee says:
::puts on a scottish accent:: CTO/XO: The klingon food packets have given him a bit of a sour stomach...

CSO__Vekh says:
::stands by the Caitian's side, reading of the pieces of data:: ATO: Looks like that, Mr P'Rraos. Try to refine the analysis as I inform Cmdr Rya ::taps communicator::

Host XO_Rya says:
::Grins at B'lee::

ATO_P`Rraos says:
The probe picked up a miniature wormhole developing in this region <memory damaged> Breen vessel <memory damage> firing weapons <memory damage>.. wormhole increasing in size, changing into subspace fracture <rest of memory fragmented>
CSO: Aye sirrr. ::begins running the data through the ship's computer to try and clean it up even more::

CSO__Vekh says:
*XO*: Commander, this is Vekh. Mr P'Rraos and I have isolated some data from the probe we retrieved. It's fragmentary, but gives us some clues.

ATO_P`Rraos says:
<edit delete all before to CSO>

FCO_B`lee says:
::tosses Taylor's PADD on top of the flight controls and sighs ... it's all greek to him::

Host XO_Rya says:
*CSO*: What do you have?

Host XO_Rya says:
OPS: Thank you for your work on these modifications Lt. Taylor.

CSO__Vekh says:
::points in the console:: ATO: Look here. This part about the wormhole. I have to determine if the Breen made it themselves or they simply run into it

OPS_Taylor says:
XO: Aye, sir.

ATO_P`Rraos says:
CSO: I'll trrry and fix it up enough to see if we can get anymorrre inforrrmation frrrom that memorrry arrrea sirrr.

OPS_Taylor says:
XO: But with the interference we might not retreve the debris.

CSO__Vekh says:
*XO*: Sir, the data confirms a Breen vessel was in this region shortly before the probe being disabled. There's also readings on what appears to be a mini-wormhole. Plus some firing and what appears to be a reaction between the wormhole and the Breen disruptors, turning it into the anomaly we're seeing

Host MikeyS says:
ACTION: The FCO's and CTO's consoles beep... a Breen warship is incoming. (They were approaching from behind the subspace rift, so your sensors did not detect them before now. They rigged for 'silent running'.) Estimate 9 hours before they reach the system.

Host XO_Rya says:
OPS: But we can try. Please work with Lt. Nimitz to find a way.

FCO_B`lee says:
::sits up and frowns, as he checks the return from his console:: XO: Uh oh ... we've got company. ::looks to Nimitz::

CSO__Vekh says:
ATO: Very well. do it. ::pauses:: And, Mr P'Rraos, excellent work

CTO_Nimitz says:
XO: Breen warship detected

CTO_Nimitz says:
XO: 9 hours until they reach the system

Host XO_Rya says:
Self: Lovely. CTO: Yellow alert.

ATO_P`Rraos says:
::tries to rig the probe so that the affected memory areas are isolated and cleared up::

FCO_B`lee says:
::shrugs, hardly any reason to get excited ... could have the Europa all the way back to Starbase in 9 hours::

OPS_Taylor says:
::Sits at OPS and Initiates Yellow Alert Protocals::

CTO_Nimitz says:
XO: Aye sir. Self: Cool, yellow goes with my uniform.

CSO__Vekh says:
<SO Adel> XO: nothing new regarding the anomaly, sir

Host XO_Rya says:
::Shakes her head, but smiles at the CTO:: CTO: I see that you're feeling like your usual self again. Keep an eye on them.

CTO_Nimitz says:
::smiles: XO: No ravioli can kill my sense of humor.

Host XO_Rya says:
CTO: Glad to hear it. ::chuckles::

Host XO_Rya says:
FCO: Keep us on our side of the border.

CSO__Vekh says:
::notices the Yellow Alert light:: *XO*: Is there anything else, sir?

ATO_P`Rraos says:
::taps on the workstation console feverishly, tail waving from side to side::

FCO_B`lee says:
XO: Aye Commander.

CSO__Vekh says:
::barely skips being hit by the tail::

Host MikeyS says:
EUROPA PROBE DATA: The subspace rift is slowly pulling the debris of the Breen ship(s) into it... though at your range you are safe. (darn) The Europa's probe will enter the rift in 10 minutes.

Host XO_Rya says:
*CSO*: A Breen ship is heading this way. We have nine hours before they get here.

CSO__Vekh says:
ATO: Now that can be very denouncing in a poker game, Ensign ::grins::

ATO_P`Rraos says:
CSO: It can also do the opposite sirrr. ::fang filled grin::

ATO_P`Rraos says:
::stops suddenly:: CSO: Sirrr, I may have something. It's still not totally clearrr, but it looks like the prrobe rrregisterrred some sorrrt of enerrrgy between the rrrift and the Brrreen ship. It might be a weapon's signaturrre of some sorrrt.

OPS_Taylor says:
::Taps on the side console and brings up the rift, the boarder, the Europa and anything cool on sensors::

CSO__Vekh says:
::comes completely back to attention:: ATO: Is that so? Elaborate on that, Mr P'Rraos

Host XO_Rya says:
*CSO*: Does the wormhole appear to be natural?

OPS_Taylor says:
::On the Operations Console::

Host XO_Rya says:
OPS: Is there any known microwormhole activity in this region?

CSO__Vekh says:
<SO Adel> XO: Commander, the debris field seems like it's being pulled into the rift. We are safe at this distance tho, but our probe will enter event horizon within 10 minutes

ATO_P`Rraos says:
::shows CSO the probe data:: CSO: I can't tell if it was coming from the rrrift, orrr frrom the Brrreen ship, but therrre was a massive powerrr surrrge only a weapon like a disrrruptorrr orrr phaserrr could crrreate.

OPS_Taylor says:
XO: No, sir

Host XO_Rya says:
SO: How much longer do you think we can get data from the probe?

FCO_B`lee says:
::pilots the Europa maintaining a relative distance inside the Federation border::

CSO__Vekh says:
*XO*: According to the data gathered so far, I'd say no sir. We are investigating the possibility of it being a Breen experiment gone wrong

Host XO_Rya says:
*CSO*: Or right.

FCO_B`lee says:
::is about to say something to Rya, but sees she already has the same thoughts as he does::

CSO__Vekh says:
ATO: Intriguing, indeed. It could have been a Breen experiment that went wrong ::rethinks the entire stuff::

CSO__Vekh says:
*XO*: Will you be needing Mr P'Rraos and myself on the bridge right now sir?

ATO_P`Rraos says:
CSO: It looks like they tried to fill the worrrmhole with enerrrgy, forrr whateverrr rrreason, and it got too full and the forces of physics took overrr.

Host XO_Rya says:
::Catches B'lee's thoughts and nods at him.::

Host MikeyS says:
ACTION: The Europa's probe is detected increased energy signatures coming from the rift.

ATO_P`Rraos says:
CSO: Equal and opposite rrreaction type of thing sirrr.

Host XO_Rya says:
*CSO*: Not if you feel there is still information to be learned where you are now.

CSO__Vekh says:
::nods to the Caitian:: ATO: that seems a likely explanation. Let's investigate in that direction. Perhaps the hole was too small and the Breen tried to enlarge it using their disruptors

OPS_Taylor says:
::Looks at the Sensors, and catches extra triangles emerging:: XO: Energy signatures detected from the rift.

ATO_P`Rraos says:
::nods to the CSO:: CSO: Will do sirrr.

Host XO_Rya says:
Taylor: What sort of energy signatures? Do they match the ones the probe Commander Vekh and Ensign P'Rraos are examining?

CSO__Vekh says:
<SO Adel> ::rather excited:: XO: Sir! Our probe is picking up increasing energy signatures coming from the rift. Attempting to identify

Host MikeyS says:
ACTION: The size of the rift just increased by 10%; energy signatures are increasing.

ATO_P`Rraos says:
::tries to correlate the data in time sequence to the hypothesis he and the CSO have some up with::

Host XO_Rya says:
::Contains her smile at Adel's expression.:: SO: Thank you Ensign. Keep me informed.

OPS_Taylor says:
::Looks at the Grid and examines the probes sensors::

CSO__Vekh says:
<SO Adel> ::about to go bezerk:: XO: Detecting a 10% enlargement of the rift. Increased energy signatures, like if something is about to come out of it!!

CTO_Nimitz says:
XO: Should we go to red alert?

Host XO_Rya says:
CTO: What do you know about Breen weaponry? ::Breaks off as both he and Adel address her.::

OPS_Taylor says:
::Turns around:: XO: I recommend we back off, Sir

Host MikeyS says:
ACTION: The rift suddenly begins to move towards the Europa, albeit very slowly.

Host XO_Rya says:
FCO: Pull us back to a safe distance. 

FCO_B`lee says:
::initiates a course change:: XO: Aye Commander, moving us out of the area...

Host XO_Rya says:
CTO: Maintain yellow alert for now.

Host XO_Rya says:
FCO: Not too far back. I want to stay within sensor range of our probe.

Host MikeyS says:
ACTION: Six alien ships, unlike anything you've seen before, emerge from the subspace rift. They are small compared to the Europa - roughly 6 meters in length each. Their energy outputs are rather high for their size craft, however. They are NOT coming after the Europa, and are maintaining an "orbit" of sorts around the rift.

OPS_Taylor says:
::Looks at the Triangles, Circles, Squares, on the Sensor grid:: Self: Looks like a Picture Mikey Made...

CTO_Nimitz says:
::changes to red alert::

Host XO_Rya says:
::Was about to utter red alert, but sees someone already did it.::

CTO_Nimitz says:
XO: Six ships have come out of the rift

FCO_B`lee says:
::initiates evasive manuevers to avoid the ships coming out of the rift:: All: Hello!

Host XO_Rya says:
CTO: Identity?

Host MikeyS says:
ACTION: Their hulls are shaped in a way that does not reflect most of your scans; you can not get a good reading on them.

CSO__Vekh says:
<SO Adel> ::in dismay:: XO: Our database finds no match for that vessel's configurations. I cant get a clear scan on them

Host XO_Rya says:
FCO: Pull us back ::wonders what they would view as a none hostile distance:: a bit more.

CTO_Nimitz says:
XO: Unknown, sir. They're not like anything on the database.

OPS_Taylor says:
::Initiates Red Alert to all systems::

Host XO_Rya says:
::Turns to the CTO and OPS and frowns a bit at both of them:: CTO/OPS: Red alert gentlemen.

Host XO_Rya says:
SO: Keep trying Ensign.

FCO_B`lee says:
XO: I got it, Commander ... I'm keeping us out of their way.

OPS_Taylor says:
XO: Aye, sir.

Host XO_Rya says:
*CSO*: We have company out here.

Host XO_Rya says:
::Makes sure Vekh and P'Rraos are up to date.::

CSO__Vekh says:
::hears the Red Alert:: ATO: seems we are requiered elsewhere. *XO*: we are on our way, sir

ATO_P`Rraos says:
::gets a look of enlightenment on his face:: CSO: I think this changes everrrything sirrr.

ATO_P`Rraos says:
::nods in agreement to the CSO and follows him::

CSO__Vekh says:
ATO: Let's get to the bridge. Call in an Engineering officer to continue repairing the probe

Host XO_Rya says:
*CO*: Captain Senn to the bridge.

CSO__Vekh says:
::makes his way back to the TL::

ATO_P`Rraos says:
::taps his badge and makes a request to ME for a crew to repair the probe as he heads to the bridge::

Host MikeyS says:
ACTION: Two of the six ships fire their weapons and destroy the Europa's probe. The energy output is identical to that detected by the System probe (which was detected between the Breen ship and the rift)

Host MikeyS says:
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