U.S.S. Europa
NCC-65040
Stardate 10501.16
Official Mission Transcript

Starring:

Matt Coe as Lieutenant Calma

Jack Farfri as Commander Durron

Remo Glover-Drolet as Ensign Mar

Kytra Seliquini as Acting-Ensign Chitwa

John Summers as Lieutenant Lingn

John Welle as Ensign Kami

And

Matthew Bordewick as Captain Farrel

With

Frank Tucker as Ship Manager

Host Frank_SM says:
The USS Europa has just arrived back at the Planet Taros, with a very strange looking Hood Ornament atop its sensor pod.

Host Frank_SM says:
<<<<<<<<<<Begin Mission>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Host CO_Farrel says:
::Sits centre chair, looks over shoulder.:: TO: Ensign, open a hail to the planet.

FCO_Kami says:
::at the helm::

XO_Durron says:
::standing in the back of the bridge a steaming cup of coffee in his hands and his eyes open::

FCO_Kami says:
CO: Ma'am we have arrived in the Tarosian system

CEO_Calma says:
::sits in Main Engineering, running over a few final diagnostics on the new deflector and sipping at his thermal mug of raktajino::

TO_Mar says:
::sitting at the Tactical console, taps controls to open a hail to the Tarosian home world:: Channel open.

Host CO_Farrel says:
FCO: Good, entering into firing position.  The same coordinates as the last time, between Taros and the nebula.

FCO_Kami says:
CO Aye, ma'am ::enters the coordinates::

Host Frank_SM says:
@COM: Europa: Very glad to have you back friends.  I assume you are ready to try again as discussed?

TO_Mar says:
::twiddles with the controls to overcome the nebula's mild interference with communications::

Host CO_Farrel says:
COM: Taros: Yes we are.  Unless you have anything to update us on, we will begin our second attempt shortly.

Host Frank_SM says:
@COM: Europa: No, you may begin as soon as possible... Taros out.

XO_Durron says:
::walks over to the MSD and verifies the connections to the extra deflector array::*CEO* Nice work, Mr. Calma.

CEO_Calma says:
*XO*: It's been ready to go for five days, Commander. I've been itching to see how well it really works.

Host CO_Farrel says:
::Turns chair to tac., and walks over.:: TO: Ensign Mar, I'd like you to set up a volley of torpedoes that will detonate in such a way, as to cause a shockwave.  If we fire the torpedoes at the same time as the deflector it should help push back the nebula...

TO_Mar says:
::begins targeting the torpedo spread at strategic preset points:: CO: Yes, ma'am. Targeting torpedoes. Full spread.

FCO_Kami says:
CO: Ma'am, we have arrived at the coordinates from the last time.

CEO_Calma says:
::overhears the Captain and prepares to compensate for the torpedoes' blast:: *CO*: Ready to go down here, Captain.

CEO_Calma says:
::returns to the MSD and pulls up deflector control and power distribution::

TO_Mar says:
::finishes the sequence input and sets the yield to proper parameters:: CO: Ready when you are, ma'am.

Host CO_Farrel says:
::Smiles inwardly at the TO's efficiency and moves back to the centre chair, she stands just behind it and rests a hand on the headrest.:: 

Host CO_Farrel says:
::Listens to everyone give the all-ready.  Exhales deeply, and pauses.  Taps.:: *CEO* Fire deflector...  ::nods across the bridge.:: TO: Fire torpedoes!

CEO_Calma says:
*CO*: Firing! ::hits the deflector trigger::

TO_Mar says:
::initiates firing sequence:: CO: Initiating, firing sequence. Full spread. All forward launchers. Maximum concussive yield. Dead ahead.

XO_Durron says:
::watches the power distribution carefully::

CEO_Calma says:
::watches the power graphs on the table::

Host CO_Farrel says:
::Bites lower lip, on the viewer watches the red torpedoes fly out ahead around the deflector beam.::

Host Frank_SM says:
Action: The Torpedoes fire and the concussion pushes back the Nebula gasses, soon after the deflector array takes over and the Nebula is pushed even further back.

TO_Mar says:
::checks readings:: CO: All torpedoes have hit their marks, ma'am.

FCO_Kami says:
::watches the forward screen as the torpedoes hit their marks::

Host CO_Farrel says:
TO: Good... ::watches the viewer anxiously.:: TO: Scan the nebula, is it working?

CEO_Calma says:
::checks the readings:: Self: Much better.. ::gently pats the deflector schematics, as though petting a good dog::

TO_Mar says:
::runs detailed scans of the nebula, comparing them with previous readings:: CO: Yes, ma'am. It appears to working as expected.

CEO_Calma says:
*CO*: Power readings are nominal, Captain.. looks like we're going to succeed.

Host CO_Farrel says:
TO: good.  ::standing, leans over taps armrest.:: *CEO* Excellent.  Deflector control is in your hands, continue firing until we've pushed back the nebula to projected targets.

CEO_Calma says:
*CO*: Yes ma'am.

TO_Mar says:
CO: Ma'am, should I prepare another volley? ::checks torpedo inventory:: It's still feasible.

CEO_Calma says:
::pulls up sensors to determine when the nebula's been sufficiently pushed back::

Host CO_Farrel says:
TO: Stand-by only.  It looks like the deflector will be enough for now.

XO_Durron says:
::listens to the crew quietly watching the MSD looking at the stress display::

Host Frank_SM says:
Action: Sensors indicate that the Nebula is being pushed back, but also that the gravimetric distortions causing it's expansion have increased slightly.

TO_Mar says:
::hits in commands to prepare another volley like the one before, leaving them on standby for the Captain's orders.:: CO: Torpedoes on standby. Deployment pattern preset.

TO_Mar says:
::checks sensors:: CO: Sir, the Nebula's shrinking, but I'm picking up an increase in gravimetric distortions...

CEO_Calma says:
::looks at the readings and increases power to the deflector::

Host CO_Farrel says:
TO: Localize... what's the source? 

Host CO_Farrel says:
::looks around the bridge, and feels her heart pang as a stranger sits at the science chair.  She looks over to Durron who is glued to the MSD sensing concern for the crew, and anger.::

CEO_Calma says:
*CO*: Captain, whatever's pushing the nebula at us is slowing our success rate. I've increased power, but if this keeps up, whatever it is might win. Recommending we shut down the deflector soon and check it out.

XO_Durron says:
::carefully turns away from the MSD and looks at the view screen his jaw clenched::

TO_Mar says:
::checks readings..:: Unknown, ma'am. We'd need a probe to scan that far into the nebula.

Host CO_Farrel says:
::Sighs softly, and looks from Durron back to Mar.::  TO: The nebula might interfere with the probes system.  Best course of action is for us to go in there...  ::Taps armrest.:: *CEO* alright, Lt., we're going to check out the source of those gravimetric distortions, shut down the array.

CEO_Calma says:
*CO*: Shutting down. ::ramps down power to the deflector::

TO_Mar says:
CO: Permission to speak freely, ma'am?

Host CO_Farrel says:
TO: Granted.  ::considers Mar carefully.::

TO_Mar says:
CO: I've just been itching to take a shuttle for a spin since I left the Academy, mind if I do?

XO_Durron says:
::watches the power ease down::*CEO* Congratulate your team.  Splendid work.

XO_Durron says:
::turns to look at the TO with a raised eyebrow::

CEO_Calma says:
*XO*: We aim to please.

CTO_Lingn says:
::arrives on the bridge, whistling 'Sweet Home Alabama.'::

Host CO_Farrel says:
::Mulling over the TO's idea.:: XO: What do you think, commander?

CTO_Lingn says:
::moves to his station:: TO: Ensign....

XO_Durron says:
::looks at the CTO as he walks onto the bridge and pulls out a PADD than makes a note on it.:: CO: I see no reason to risk the shuttle.  We can head in ourselves.

CTO_Lingn says:
XO: There was a matter with the torpedo inventory that required my attention.

TO_Mar says:
::steps aside, whispering an update to the CTO:: CTO: We sent a spread of torpedoes in to help the pulse, I've set a second one on standby but it doesn't look like we'll be using it.

CTO_Lingn says:
::nods:: TO: Give me a report on the effectiveness.

Host CO_Farrel says:
TO: Sorry Ensign, but there could be unforeseen risks... and I wouldn’t want you out there in a lightly armed shuttle.  ::Gives an aggressive look to Tral, then takes centre chair.:: FCO: Helm, set a course for the sources of those gravimetric distortions, and engage at full impulse.

TO_Mar says:
CTO: The nebula's shrinking, but we've detected increased gravimetric distortions. We're heading in to investigate.

CTO_Lingn says:
::blushes, and looks away::

FCO_Kami says:
CO: Aye ::set in the course and begins to move the ship in that direction::

TO_Mar says:
::moves across the bridge and relieves the supernumerary at the Operations station::

XO_Durron says:
::Walks over to the tactical console:: TO: If you want to take a shuttle out for a spin it can be arranged.

TO_Mar says:
XO: Sir?

CTO_Lingn says:
CO: Should we go to yellow alert?

Host CO_Farrel says:
CTO: Good idea, defense screens up!

CTO_Lingn says:
::raises an eyebrow as he raises the shields::

XO_Durron says:
TO: I can make arrangements for you to pilot a science mission the flight department will appreciate the aid.

Host CO_Farrel says:
::Taps armrest and shouts out enthusiastically.:: *Shipwide* All hands, yellow alert!  Repeat, all hands to yellow alert readiness.

CEO_Calma says:
::runs a quick diagnostic on the shields before they enter the nebula::

XO_Durron says:
CTO: I don't need to remind you to report for duty on time again, do I?

TO_Mar says:
XO: Sounds good, sir.

TO_Mar says:
::checks on power management and distribution, making sure everything is within normal parameters::

CTO_Lingn says:
XO: No Sir, I told you was I was late, Sir.

CEO_Calma says:
::frees power distribution to the OPS console, now that the deflector's not in use::

Host CO_Farrel says:
FCO: What's our ETA ensign?

FCO_Kami says:
CO: ETA: 2 hours

XO_Durron says:
CTO: Very well.

TO_Mar says:
::sends a whispered message to Engineering:: *CEO*: Thanks, Chief.

CEO_Calma says:
::chuckles and sends a message to the OPS console, "You're welcome, Ensign."::

Host CO_Farrel says:
::Sighs and sits back, anxiously waiting for this nebula to reveal it's secret.::

Host CO_Farrel says:
::Punches the armrest console:: *CEO* Is it safe to go to warp in this nebula?  

XO_Durron says:
::glances at the CO as she punches the armrest and raises an eyebrow than glances at the CTO and sighs than walks over to the captain:: CO: We are inside a star system, warp is not advised.

CEO_Calma says:
*CO*: In places, but it'll get worse the closer we get to the cause.

TO_Mar says:
CO: The gravimetric distortions might cause a collapse in the warp field, we're not sure how far into subspace they might extend.

Host CO_Farrel says:
::Frowns.:: XO: Why does the nebula has to be so big?  ::Shakes head.:: All: Alright, we'll continue at impulse...

CTO_Lingn says:
TO: Ensign, take over Tactical. CO: May I see you in our ready room for a moment?

FCO_Kami says:
::looks at the CO and nods, keeping the ship at impulse::

Host CO_Farrel says:
::Glares at the CTO referring to the ready room as "Ours".:: CTO: Alright. ::coldly.::

TO_Mar says:
::transfers Tactical controls to her console, setting them up beside the Operations ones:: CTO: I'll transfer them here, sir.

Host Frank_SM says:
Action: Starfleet’s best sensor begin to cut through the nebula, and detect an artificial power source very near the projected location of the gravimetric distortions.

CTO_Lingn says:
::walks to Hali's ready room, nodding at the TO::

XO_Durron says:
::Stays by the CO's chair::

Host CO_Farrel says:
::Walks into the ready room, and plunks down into the chair.::

CTO_Lingn says:
::stands at her desk:: CO: Hali, Honey, You seem aggressive, more so than I ever seen you. Are you alright?

XO_Durron says:
::nods to the captain as she leaves the bridge than sits in the middle chair and sets his coffee on the armrest the captain didn't punch::

Host CO_Farrel says:
CTO: Yes!  I'm fine!  ::Cracks her knuckles.::  ...honey?  ::looks at him with a wry smile.::

TO_Mar says:
XO: Sir, I'm detecting an artificial power source at the projected source of the distortions. Unable to identify it.

XO_Durron says:
TO: Did you say artificial?

CTO_Lingn says:
::tries to back away from Hali::

XO_Durron says:
FCO: Bring us into communications range.

TO_Mar says:
::checks sensors again:: XO: Yes, sir. Artificial.

Host CO_Farrel says:
::Staring at him.:: CTO: What?

FCO_Kami says:
XO: Aye, bringing the ship into communications range, sir. ::inputs the coordinates and moves the ship::

CEO_Calma says:
::returns to his office and his Klingon coffee::

CTO_Lingn says:
CO: Hali, you’re scaring me.

XO_Durron says:
TO: Stand by to send a standard greeting and identification on all channels.

XO_Durron says:
FCO: Let me know when we are in communication range.

Host CO_Farrel says:
CTO: You're scaring me... don't be so sensitive!  Loosen up a little!  ::Sits back, and sits with her back slouching.::  is there anything else you wanted to talk about?

FCO_Kami says:
XO: Aye, sir.

TO_Mar says:
::types in commands preparing the standard greeting as requested.:: XO: Should I prep tactical, just in case, sir?

CTO_Lingn says:
::his hand shaking as he gives her the report on the Drill:: CO: Uh.... I don't know.....

CEO_Calma says:
::sees the power source on sensors:: Self: Hello, what's this? ::begins examining the sensors in greater detail::

XO_Durron says:
TO: Tell the teams to get ready, but don't power anything up.

TO_Mar says:
XO: Yes, sir. ::sends out commands.:: What about passive target lock, sir?

XO_Durron says:
*CEO* We are showing an artificial power source dead ahead, what do you make of it?

XO_Durron says:
TO: Not yet...We don't know what we are up against.

Host CO_Farrel says:
::Takes the PADD, with a mischievous look.:: CTO: Good!  Then we're done here!  ::Walks out to the bridge.::  

TO_Mar says:
XO: Understood, sir.

CEO_Calma says:
*XO*: I'm not sure, Commander... just what you said, it's artificial. If we can beam it onboard, I'd like to examine it.

CTO_Lingn says:
::follows, and rushes to his station::

Host Frank_SM says:
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