USS GENEVA MISSION TRANSCRIPT – 10405.14

Host Bob says:
=/\==/\==/\=RESUME MISSION=/\==/\==/\=
SO_Randall says:
ACTION: The ship drops out of warp and into the Mberayal System.
CEO_McDowell says:
::in Impulse Control, still muttering words on and off about Andorians in general::
CIV_Pierce says:
::Resumes her examination of the vase::
SO_Randall says:
ACTION: The Mberayal System contains seven planets and an asteroid field between the 4th and 5th planets. However, the sensors can only detect six planets.
CNS_Wells says:
::On the bridge wondering where the Captain ran off too::
CTO_Kizlev says:
::is in the Security Office handing assignments to staff members that have had past engineering experience::
SO_Randall says:
ACTION: According to the information in the ships database, the 4th planet is undetectable by sensors.
CEO_McDowell says:
::still doesn't know whether or not various system failures were real or faked, and the whole diagnostics failure isn't helping...::
SO_Randall says:
::in the science lab assisting the CIV::
CTO_Kizlev says:
Security staffers: You will report directly to Lieutenant McDowell now. He needs all the help he can get making sure the sensors are in top working order. Now, get to it people. Dismissed.
CIV_Pierce says:
::Burps::
SO_Randall says:
::taken aback::
EO_Valentine says:
::giggles and slurps her soda::
SO_Randall says:
CIV: Excuse you, Lieutenant.
EO_Valentine says:
::looks over at the CIV and the SO and burps. Giggles happily and falls over, clapping her feet together like hands::
CIV_Pierce says:
::Exhales:: SO: Thanks...  Sorry that previous zero gravity experience has left me a little... unbalanced.
CTO_Kizlev says:
::sees the small group of security-turned-engineers leave with slightly confused looks on their faces, then makes a quick note in his log::
SO_Randall says:
::rubs his stomach::
CIV_Pierce says:
EO: That was a good one!
SO_Randall says:
CIV: You're not the only one, eh?
CEO_McDowell says:
::slams fist in the Jeffries Tube, can't get any straight answers... plain gives up:: *EO*: Ms. Valentine, please work your computing magic and send me a list of which current systems failures are real and which are simulation faked.
EO_Valentine says:
*CEO* Sure, Mai can do that, no problem. ::taps on her PADD:: List to your console right now!
CTO_Kizlev says:
::gets up and decides he is way overdue to be back on the bridge; heads for TL::
CNS_Wells says:
FCO: From my console... it isn’t picking up the 4th planet... its undetectable.
FCO_Mikan says:
CNS: Correct. According to the ship's database, the fourth planet is undetectable by sensors.
CO_Shras says:
:: Slowly inspect deck five en route to the TL and the Bridge ::
CEO_McDowell says:
::rubs head, lets it slip and hang down for a moment until he hears the "received" beep from his PADD:: *EO*: Thank you. McDowell out...
CIV_Pierce says:
::Comes eye level to the layer of dust on the vase::
CNS_Wells says:
FCO: Weird huh? Just like the half side of the vase... undetectable. Don't you get it?
CNS_Wells says:
::Is excited::
EO_Valentine says:
*CEO*: Boss need help, just ask Mai.
CTO_Kizlev says:
::reaches the bridge and relieve the duty TO, then runs his scans::
EO_Valentine says:
::hops to her feet and inspects the vase closely, mimicking the CIV::
SO_Randall says:
CIV: Do you think it is pixie dust?
SO_Randall says:
::eyes the dust as well::
FCO_Mikan says:
::swivels his chair to face the CNS and tilts his head to one side flicking his ears:: CNS: It follows. Very perceptive. ::grins and swivels back to his console::
CEO_McDowell says:
::hears some clueless people outside the Jeffries Tube deck access doors... mutters... walks out into the crowd::
EO_Valentine says:
::sniffs at the dust::
CEO_McDowell says:
Security: What's the problem here?
CNS_Wells says:
FCO: There's gotta be a connection.  Wouldn't you think?
EO_Valentine says:
SO/CIV: Ahhh.... ahhh....::backs away:: choooooo!
CO_Shras says:
TL : Bridge
CIV_Pierce says:
SO: If it is, we may have taken this vase away from a now angry Tinkerbelle.
CTO_Kizlev says:
FCO: Follows what? CNS: Did I miss something?
SO_Randall says:
CIV: Great! There go my chances of flying.
CNS_Wells says:
FCO: That would certainly give someone a tactical advantage, huh? Not being detectable.  Like a cloaking device in a dust form.
CIV_Pierce says:
SO/EO: I was thinking about taking a sample but didn't want to risk damaging the vase.
FCO_Mikan says:
::taps a few buttons on his console and swivels around again:: CNS: I would think so. ::looks at the CTO:: CTO: That there is a connection between the fourth planet and the vase.
CIV_Pierce says:
EO: Bless you!
FCO_Mikan says:
CNS: Agreed. Assuming that sensors are usable from the planet.
CEO_McDowell says:
::folds arms waiting for one of the deer-in-headlights security midshipmen to respond::
CO_Shras says:
:; walks on the bridge, look around to see who he must see for a report ::
EO_Valentine says:
::looks up at the CIV and grins:: CIV: Not flying-type dust? Awww.. ::looks disappointed::
SO_Randall says:
CIV: Perhaps. However, we don't have much of a choice... Is there any way to decipher the symbols on the dust covered side on the vase?
CTO_Kizlev says:
::compares the database to his scans of the region:: FCO: That it is undetectable... I see. CNS: Tactical advantage indeed.
FCO_Mikan says:
CO: Captain, shall I make for the fourth planet?
CNS_Wells says:
CTO: You saw the vase... the dust? Do you think it's organic?
EO_Valentine says:
::gets an idea:: CIV: Mai can turn the gravity off again! ::runs around the vase in a circle::
SO_Randall says:
EO: No Mai! I'm afraid I will lose my lunch the next time.
CO_Shras says:
FCO: Standard orbit please
EO_Valentine says:
::stops, one foot still in mid-air:: SO: Oh.
CTO_Kizlev says:
CNS: I can say nothing for sure. Even the SO seemed puzzled by it. I believed that the vase was affected somehow... in a temporal sense.
FCO_Mikan says:
CO: Aye sir. Setting course to the fourth planet at 1/2 impulse. ::sets a course to the fourth planet 1/2 impulse::
SO_Randall says:
::Watches as Mai comes to a stop::
CNS_Wells says:
FCO/CTO/CO: It gotta be the dust... is it dust? What if it's more than dust?
CO_Shras says:
:: sit in the command chair ::
CEO_McDowell says:
::gives up:: Security: Okay, obviously no one wants to be talkative today. I'll assume you're here as a sympathy gift from Mr. Kizlev...
EO_Valentine says:
::pulls her pink PADD out of her back pocket, still balancing on one foot and begins typing quickly::
CEO_McDowell says:
::does a Janeway-esque "fine then" head tilt and puts hands on hips... then hands out PADDs:: Here... Teams of four people. Each repairs a system under the guidance of one of my senior assistants. I want each finished within two hours. Enjoy...
CIV_Pierce says:
SO: I'll run the characters through the computer and see what it spits out.
CTO_Kizlev says:
::shrugs:: CNS: I could find nothing to support my theory. The dust is there, but you can't get rid of it. It makes no sense to me.
FCO_Mikan says:
CNS: Sensors should be able to penetrate the dust. If not, at least the form of the dust should suggest a planet. ::shrugs:: But then, I am not a scientist.
CTO_Kizlev says:
<Sec-Engineers> ::all go off about their duties reluctantly::
CNS_Wells says:
ALL: Dust? It's like "Horton Hears a Hoo"
CIV_Pierce says:
::Begins to scan the vase then catches herself:: SO/EO: Oh yeah... we can't scan this part of the vase.  Does anyone have a camera?
SO_Randall says:
CIV: Uh.. Yeah... here... ::hands the CIV a camera::
FCO_Mikan says:
CO: We are near the planet sir. I am using the ship's computer data to orbit the planet. I hope the cartographers weren't drunk when they mapped this area. ::grins::
CEO_McDowell says:
::drags along a few leftover grease-monkeys back into the Jeffries Tube:: Security: Okay, ladies and gent... Recalibrating one of the tertiary navigation magneto-gyroscopes... and making sure they're aligned!
EO_Valentine says:
CIV/SO: Might be able to scan under dust if we reroute sensors through the Molecular induction translator...or maybe if we convert the Neutrino polarizing regulator into a Resonating induction catalyst. ::giggles and taps on her PADD::
CTO_Kizlev says:
FCO: Pardon me for asking, but when's the last time you orbited a planet manually with just visuals?
CIV_Pierce says:
::Snaps a picture of the vase and runs it through the computer::
SO_Randall says:
ACTION: The ship takes a bump. Apparently from hitting a planet atmosphere.
CO_Shras says:
FCO: On second though until we can rely on our instruments use a high orbit, that will give you space to maneuver
FCO_Mikan says:
CTO: Never. ::dead-pan::
CIV_Pierce says:
::Looks confused:: EO: I did not understand a word of what you said Mai.
FCO_Mikan says:
CO: Aye sir. High orbit. ::makes adjustments::
CNS_Wells says:
CNS: Speed bump! ::Hangs on::
CEO_McDowell says:
::gets tossed back in the Jeffries Tube, hits head on the other side wall bulkhead::
CTO_Kizlev says:
::grins:: FCO: Good. I was afraid you already had plenty of experience before. Self: This should be fun...
EO_Valentine says:
::puts her PADD in her mouth, still balancing on one foot, by the way, and pulls out a Twinkie. Unwraps it, juggles her PADD and eats the Twinkie::
CIV_Pierce says:
::waits for results from the computer::
CEO_McDowell says:
Security: Okay, you... take that magneto-spanner and hold the primary coil rotation at 92.2... You, take the other torque aligner and spin the secondary coil to 47 in the opposite direction... SLOWLY!
FCO_Mikan says:
CTO: No time like the present to learn. Besides, my recruiter told me that Starfleet would be one adventure after another.
CEO_McDowell says:
<Security> ::blink twice, blank face... has no idea what the CEO just told them to do... take up the tools he gives them, and attempt to look like they know which reading to watch::
CNS_Wells says:
CO: When did you want to visit the Science Labs, Sir?
SO_Randall says:
ACTION: The computer translates the Chinese characters as the following phrase: The secrets of The Green Providence lie within.
CTO_Kizlev says:
FCO: They spared me that speech. I was too eager to fight the Dominion. ::almost jokingly:: CO: Sir, shall I increase power to the SIFs, just in case?
CIV_Pierce says:
::Raises an eyebrow at the translation:: SO/EO: "The secrets of The Green Providence lie within."
CEO_McDowell says:
::drops jaw as he sees the one security person let his reading go over the mark:: Sec1: No... No, no, no... YOU! I said SLOWLY!!! And in the OPPOSITE direction. ::growls::
SO_Randall says:
::looks inside the vase::
EO_Valentine says:
CIV: Huh? ::turns to look at her and falls over::
CIV_Pierce says:
::Gets on her tippy toes and stares down into the vase:: Vase: Hello in there?
CEO_McDowell says:
<Sec1> ::scared frozen by the CEO... hurriedly tries to stop the rotation of the gyroscope... a little too fast, which causes the balance of the ship to dip for a moment::
SO_Randall says:
CIV: That's great... there's nothing in here...
CTO_Kizlev says:
::feels a strange shift against the bow of the ship, then looks over his sensor in case there was a collision, but there is none::
CIV_Pierce says:
::Frowns::
CIV_Pierce says:
::Finds a light and shines it into the vase::
CEO_McDowell says:
::slips down the tube as the ship slips for a moment... growls:: Sec1: Here... just... Move! ::almost pushes the Sec out of the way:: Sec2: You! Hold it RIGHT THERE! Yes, 92.2, good. Hold it!
CIV_Pierce says:
::Sees nothing and clicks off the light:: SO: Maybe something was in here.
SO_Randall says:
ACTION: As the light is shone inside the vase, it doesn't appear to be very deep.
CNS_Wells says:
CO: Sir, if you have no objections I'd like to visit the vase?
FCO_Mikan says:
::adjusts the ship's attitude::
CEO_McDowell says:
::takes the torque adjusting wrench, slips it inside the secondary coil adjustment port, and slowly increases the rotational speed to the correct setting::
CNS_Wells says:
::Hears no objection and gives the CO a nod and exits the bridge::
CIV_Pierce says:
::Sticks her hand in the vase just for the heck of it::
CTO_Kizlev says:
*CEO*: Sir, is everything alright in your sector? Did my team report to you as ordered?
SO_Randall says:
ACTION: In comparison to the height of the vase, the depth inside should be deeper.
CNS_Wells says:
::In Turbo Lift:: COMPUTER: Deck 7.
CO_Shras says:
CNS: Let's go there together
CNS_Wells says:
CO: Excellent Sir. ::Holds Door::
CTO_Kizlev says:
::leers his antennae at the captain, then looks at Shras's own antennae, almost as if the CO is in deep thought today::
CEO_McDowell says:
*CTO*: Oh they got here *just fine*. Not very talkative. They've been *most helpful*. ::slight tone of sarcasm:: I'll return them in two hours...
CIV_Pierce says:
::Keeps her hand in the vase:: SO/EO: My hand doesn't reach the base.
SO_Randall says:
CIV: Oh? That's strange? Maybe you've been eating too many of those Twinkie thingamajigs, eh?
EO_Valentine says:
::hears the word "Twinkies" and looks up:: SO: Want one? ::digs in her pockets::
CTO_Kizlev says:
*CEO*: I see. Well, forgive them if their skills are rusty. It has been awhile for each of them.
CO_Shras says:
:: follows the counselor ::
CIV_Pierce says:
SO: Seriously, look.  ::Tries to show the position of her left hand with her right hand:: It stops right here!
CEO_McDowell says:
::thinks "awhile?!? How about never...":: *CTO*: Thanks anyway, McDowell out.
SO_Randall says:
EO: Huh? Oh no thank you, Mai. My stomach is still doing flips from earlier... no telling what effects will occur if I eat one.
CNS_Wells says:
::Waits for Captain to enter TL:: COMPUTER: Computer, proceed to Deck 7.
SO_Randall says:
::looks inside::
SO_Randall says:
CIV: Son of a gun!
CEO_McDowell says:
::finishes the gyroscope spin up:: Sec: Okay, you two go down to Deck 12 and join Team 4. You're done here.
EO_Valentine says:
SO: Oh okay. ::smiles and looks around for her soda and trots over to it::
CTO_Kizlev says:
::sighs, believing that his peace offering may have been counterproductive rather than helpful::
CNS_Wells says:
CO: I'm anxious to see if there is anything new on the artifact.
SO_Randall says:
::puts his hand inside too and touches the bottom::
CEO_McDowell says:
*FCO*: Ronik, take navigation off computer control for a few moments and check course stability. We just realigned some of the gyroscopes.
FCO_Mikan says:
*CEO*: Acknowledged. ::makes it so::
CIV_Pierce says:
::Picks up the vase and shakes it::
CNS_Wells says:
::Arriving on deck 7. Exit TL and heads to Science Lab 1::
CO_Shras says:
CNS: I should be too but I need so much sleep that I have trouble just to care about what it is
SO_Randall says:
CIV: What are you doing? Venting your frustration?
CIV_Pierce says:
SO: It's good therapy.  You should try it.  ::Shakes it near her ear::
CNS_Wells says:
CO: I understand, Sir. ::Enters lab with vase::
EO_Valentine says:
::hears the doors open and hops to her feet:: CO/CNS: Welcome visitors! Thank you for your attendance!
SO_Randall says:
::Watches as the CNS and CO enter::
SO_Randall says:
CO: Captain!
CIV_Pierce says:
::Stops shaking and begins tapping different areas of the vase as the CNS and CO enter::
CTO_Kizlev says:
::just occurred to him that the captain hasn't left command of the bridge to anyone:: *CO*: Sir? Do you wish for me to assume command for you once more?
FCO_Mikan says:
*CEO*: I'm bringing the nav computers back online. Everything checks out.
CNS_Wells says:
::Sees the others present:: ALL: Hello, we thought we would come and see what progress has been made.
CO_Shras says:
ALL: Anything new about the vase?
CIV_Pierce says:
CO: Permission to smash the vase sir?
EO_Valentine says:
::offers Twinkies to the CO and CNS::
CEO_McDowell says:
*FCO*: Keep playing with manual control every now and then. I want to make sure this thing stays stable.
CO_Shras says:
CIV: Gran... I mean, no!
CO_Shras says:
EO: No thanks
FCO_Mikan says:
*CEO*: Acknowledged.
CNS_Wells says:
::Sees frustration on the faces of the scientist and concludes things are not going well::
SO_Randall says:
CIV: Uh.. I'm frustrated, too. But is breaking it a good idea?
CIV_Pierce says:
All: Shucks.  ::Goes back to her tapping of the vase::
CEO_McDowell says:
*FCO*: Thanks Ronik... ::head slumps again in frustrated exhaustion... mutters to self in low voice:: One mess cleaned up...
EO_Valentine says:
::hops over to the vase:: CIV: Something wrong mission specialist?
CNS_Wells says:
EO: Ummmmm No thanks. ::Looks at Captain refuse snack and had to follow suit::
CTO_Kizlev says:
*CO*: Captain, respond please. Self: Now what? Comm system malfunction?
CIV_Pierce says:
SO: No... No... Probably not.  ::Looks a little disappointed::
CO_Shras says:
*CTO*: Shras here
CNS_Wells says:
ALL: What of the "dust"? Is it dust? It seems like much more.  It has amazing properties.  
CIV_Pierce says:
::Hands the vase to the EO:: EO: Stick your paw in there and see if you can explain it.
SO_Randall says:
CNS: I agree. However, we can't determine anything about it. Except that it is dust... oh that and it is grey.
CEO_McDowell says:
::rubs eyes, packs up tools... crawls out of the Jeffries Tube and heads towards a lift to go to Deck 15, EPS Relay Control::
CTO_Kizlev says:
*CO*: Sir, did you place anyone in command of the bridge in your absence?
EO_Valentine says:
::grins and sticks her arm all the way in the vase, feeling for a latch or anything. Tongue sticking out::
CO_Shras says:
*CTO*: Who is the highest ranking on the bridge now?
CNS_Wells says:
SO: Like magic, huh?
CNS_Wells says:
ALL: There is something we aren't seeing.
SO_Randall says:
CNS: Uh... yeah.. I guess.
CTO_Kizlev says:
::checks the roster, quickly noticing that Ensign Waltrip is off duty again:: *CO*: Both myself and Mr. Ronik are of equivalent rank, sir.
CNS_Wells says:
ALL: Seems highly developed for dust.... like it's smart enough to have devised a great defense for itself.
SO_Randall says:
ACTION: The EO accidentally pushes the vase off the table. The vase hits the floor and lands upside down revealing the 9 buttons scanned by the computer earlier.
CIV_Pierce says:
::Gasps::
EO_Valentine says:
All: Ooooooohhhhh Pretty! ::studies the buttons::
CNS_Wells says:
CIV: Has anybody tried manipulating the buttons on the vase?
CEO_McDowell says:
::enters a turbolift:: TL: Deck 15... ::leans body against the wall as the lift starts to move, closes eyes for a few moments::
CO_Shras says:
*CTO*: You have the bridge lieutenant
CIV_Pierce says:
CNS: Not that I know of...  ::Bends down and takes a closer look at the buttons::
EO_Valentine says:
::cracks knuckles and wiggles her fingers, getting ready to push buttons::
CNS_Wells says:
CIV: It’s like a combination lock isn't it? Maybe Mai could crack the lock.. Like an old safe?
CNS_Wells says:
ALL: We just need the right combination.
SO_Randall says:
CNS: Hmm... That’s an idea.
CTO_Kizlev says:
*CO*: Aye, sir. ::goes over the availability list on the roster and calls Ensign K'Larn to take over, then goes to the chair::
CEO_McDowell says:
::exits into the tiny hallway in the very bottom bowels of the ship... walks a way down to EPS Relay Control, enters to see two teams huddled around a set of relays and a primary EPS manifold::
CIV_Pierce says:
CNS: I haven't thought of that... good idea.
CNS_Wells says:
EO: Mai? Do you think you could figure out the combination? Don't mess up or we all could be Twinkies.
EO_Valentine says:
::giggles:: Self: One, two, three, fo-ur Mai's gonna score mo-re... play ball!
CTO_Kizlev says:
::strides over to the CO's seat, carefully sitting down, taking a deep breath of satisfaction, starting to get a bit too comfortable here::
CNS_Wells says:
ALL: What about the Green providence and earth?
CIV_Pierce says:
::Gives the EO a PADD containing the translations for each button::
EO_Valentine says:
CNS: Mai can do that no problem, but Mai would want a favor in return. ::takes the PADD from the CIV and studies it, then looks at the vase::
SO_Randall says:
::Watches the EO and CIV::
CEO_McDowell says:
::looks over the work with approval... until one of his own people screws up and accidentally knocks power out to a whole half of the science labs::
SO_Randall says:
CNS: Yeah. ALL: Try that.
CIV_Pierce says:
CNS: Sounds good to me.
CEO_McDowell says:
::quickly swoops in, along with one of the more technically adept security officers... hands fly over the control console pads::
CNS_Wells says:
ALL: It's just my hunch.
CEO_McDowell says:
::restores power in time for no one to notice (hopefully)... thanks the security officer and simply glares at his subordinate engineer::
CNS_Wells says:
::Thinks - A favor?::
CNS_Wells says:
EO: Try it.
CNS_Wells says:
::Gets excited again::
EO_Valentine says:
::nods:: CNS: Right.
SO_Randall says:
ACTION: The EO presses the buttons green, providence and earth. The buttons to the vase click into place and the bottom of the vase disappears and it reveals... a scroll.
Host Bob says:
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