STAR TREK: A CALL TO DUTY
PRESENTS 

USS HAYDEN
“OF PRELUDES & ENDINGS”
Part Two

Ship: USS Hayden 
Fleet: Second
Ship Manager: Michael Jones
Stardate: 10605.31
Mission Number: 347
Arc: Of Preludes & Endings
Part: 02

Dramatis Personae

Debbie Newell is Captain Janet Louise Naegle-Marsland – Commanding Officer of the Hayden, the Terran Naegle is a stern but compassionate leader and parent. While she has been the CO of the Hayden for less than a year, she has come to grow comfortable here, and is looking to the future with hope. Married to one Thomas Marsland, she also has an adopted son, Armen.

Amber H. is Lieutenant Commander Aria Sho-tak, M.D. – Executive Officer of the Hayden, the Vulcan / Bajoran Sho-Tak has served as a healer most of her life. Her strength and determination in ensuring that whatever crew she has served with is intact has given her great insight into how this Universe works, and gives her great power as a leader.

Karriaunna Scotti is Lieutenant Cheyenne Love – Chief Medical Officer of the Hayden, the Terran Love is a strong yet nurturing woman. As the ships premiere Doctor, she looks out for the well being of all those onboard. In addition, she has the added responsibility of caring for the Android replica of a Captain she once knew. 

John Garrison is Lieutenant Isaac Hull – The new Chief Engineering Officer of the Hayden, the Terran Hull has had an extensive career at Starfleet – often traveling from one vessel to another after remaining on the former for a sparse few months. A wanderer by nature, he now brings his engineering skills to the Hayden … that they may very well require of him. 

Lynda Anderson is Lieutenant Brianna Rochelle – One of the many flight control officers assigned to the Hayden, the Betazoid Rochelle also has a secretive history as an operative of Starfleet Intelligence. After various successful assignments she had requested assignment as a conn. officer on the Hayden, her reasons her own. She is accompanied by a genetically engineered telepathic hawk known as “Wild Wind” who guides and amplifies her already impressive psionic abilities.

Jean-Pierre Bernard is Ensign Jorn Thalataar – A recent arrival to the Hayden as their new Chief Tactical Officer, the Tellarite Thalataar is a cautious and inquisitive tactician. Ever mindful of the threats that can face a Federation starship, he is willing to go to any lengths to ensure the well being of this crew … no matter the price.

John Harness is Ensign Darna Hei Ran - Counselor of the Hayden, the Kaelon Hei Ran has a mysterious past that has more holes in it than answers to fill them. What of this supposed “religious movement” that he participated in? Are the rumors true? What does that mean for his future? Only time will tell.

=/\==/\==/\==/\==/\= RESUME MISSION =/\==/\==/\==/\==/\=

ACTION: The Intrepid Class USS Hayden remains in orbit of the planet in question.

AFCO_Lt_B_Rochelle says:
::trimming the pitch and heading::

ACTION: Telemetry is being gradually received from the probe that was sent down in the last hour.

Host CO_Capt_Marsland says:
::waiting for the results of the probe::

CMO_Lt_Love says:
:: In her office in sickbay, going through some old files as she waits to hear more about the situation.::

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
::In her seat observing the data as it comes in.::

CEO_Lt_Hull says:
::Monitoring the probe's telemetry::

CTO_Ens_Thalataar says:
::Keeping an eye on what's coming in from the probe, and to make certain there isn't anything hostile in its vicinity.::

Host CO_Capt_Marsland says:
CEO/CTO: Anything interesting coming from the probe?

CNS_Ens_HeiRan says:
::Is in Sickbay with Nurse Cross. He moves to the door to the CMO's office.:: CMO: Evening, Doctor. Have you seen my evaluation of our new CEO?

CEO_Lt_Hull says:
CO:  The usual telemetry feed so far Captain

CTO_Ens_Thalataar says:
::Nods at the new Lieutenant's findings.::

AFCO_Lt_B_Rochelle says:
CO: Course and heading are steady sir.

CMO_Lt_Love says:
:: Looks up at the counselor::  CNS: Ummm... No.  I have not.  :: looks at the scattered padds on her desk.::

Host CO_Capt_Marsland says:
CEO: Let me know if it is safe to send a team down.

CEO_Lt_Hull says:
CO:  Aye Sir

Host CO_Capt_Marsland says:
AFCO: Very good, Lieutenant, keep our orbit steady.

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
CO: Captain, building has been abandoned approximately 8 years.  THere is no sentient life and the building contains much weather damage.  There is minimal power and that is failing.

CNS_Ens_HeiRan says:
::Walks forward to CMO's desk and fishes out a particular PADD.:: CMO: Lieutenant Isaac Hull. He seems like a nice enough fellow. Livingston gave him the clear about an hour ago.

Host CO_Capt_Marsland says:
XO: Very good.  Prepare a team to go down and have a look.

CMO_Lt_Love says:
:: Taking the padd, plops down with a sigh, motioning Darna to take the seat across from her.::  CNS: Not good.  I prefere to do the new crew myself. But alas...

CTO_Ens_Thalataar says:
::Presses a few buttons on his console.::

AFCO_Lt_B_Rochelle says:
CO: Sir I have a report that a complaint has been received by the OPS crew on SB375/  Apparently the Hayden's abrupt change of arrival time has thrown off thier whole time schedule for the day.

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
CO: Aye Captain.

CNS_Ens_HeiRan says:
::Takes the seat.:: CMO: Sorry about that, Marsland wanted him on the bridge faster than we could find you.

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
CTO/CEO: Prepare to beam down to the surface.

CEO_Lt_Hull says:
CO:  Captain, the probe has made it down to the lower levels, there seems to be tunnels that expand in all directions,...and there are fully powered systems down there...no life signs registered

CTO_Ens_Thalataar says:
XO:  Yes Commander.  Would you like me to bring a few Security Officers?

Host CO_Capt_Marsland says:
AFCO: Well, I'm sorry about that, we got a distress call.

CEO_Lt_Hull says:
CO:  Atmosphere check: Breathable

CMO_Lt_Love says:
CNS: I was with Dali... I guess we lost track of the time.

AFCO_Lt_B_Rochelle says:
::nods in agreement::

Host CO_Capt_Marsland says:
CEO: So no EVA suits needed.

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
CTO: 2 tacticians that also have proficiencies in Engineering.

CEO_Lt_Hull says:
CO:  It would appear not Captain

Host CO_Capt_Marsland says:
AFCO: Send them a message saying we are monitoring a distress call and will be there when we have checked out the situation.

AFCO_Lt_B_Rochelle says:
CO: Understood sir.

Host CO_Capt_Marsland says:
CEO: Well, wonderful, I know they can be bulky.

CNS_Ens_HeiRan says:
::Nods.:: CMO: No problem. Have you heard what's going on up there? We're supposed to prepare for casualties... but I thought it was a dead planet.

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
CEO: Prepare 2 of your team members to join the Away Team that also have Security training.

CTO_Ens_Thalataar says:
::Nods at Commander Aria.::  *SEC*:  Crewmen Jepson and Urn-dar, report to the transporter room for Away Team duties.

AFCO_Lt_B_Rochelle says:
COM: Starbase 375: This is the USS Hayden: Please come in.

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
CTO/CEO: We will meet in 10 minutes in the transporter room.

CTO_Ens_Thalataar says:
::Nods and heads for the turbolift.::

CEO_Lt_Hull says:
XO:  Very well Commander

CMO_Lt_Love says:
:: Shakes her head:: CNS: I think you know more then me at the moment.  I only knew we were in oribit... kind of obvious.

CEO_Lt_Hull says:
::Follows the XO and CTO off the bridge::

Chief Petty Officer OvO says:
@ ::Looks at the incoming comm. from the Hayden, and grumbles, putting his coffee to the side, and pressing a button in the very busy OPS center:: COM: Hayden: USS Hayden, this is Starbase 375 OPS receiving ...

CNS_Ens_HeiRan says:
::Leans his head back, yawning.:: CMO: An ensign came in the office about half an hour ago and mentioned that they thought the planet was deserted... he couldn't say what we were doing here, though. To tell you the truth, this whole 'long range' mission puts my nerves on end. Of course it's what we signed up for... but without a war on... I just don't know. ::Trails off.::

AFCO_Lt_B_Rochelle says:
COM: SB 375: This is Lt. Rochelle, Acting Flight Control Officer, we received a distress beacon and have gone ot investigate.  Sorry about not being there at the appointed time.  Be advised that once we checkout the sourse of the distress beacon we will come to your stationf or the necessary supplies.

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
::As the CEO and CTO are with her in the Turbolift.:: CEO/CTO: Your professional recommendations for the execution of this Away Mission?

CEO_Lt_Hull says:
::Arrives in his quarters on deck 4, grabs his tricorder and phaser, making operational checks and then heads out into the corridor and then to the transporter room::

Chief Petty Officer OvO says:
@ ::Rolls eyes:: COM: Hayden: So noted, Hayden. Keep us advised of your expected arrival time. We will re-calculate arrival vectors accordingly.

CMO_Lt_Love says:
:: Frowns::  CNS: Actually, I did not sign up for a long range mission... but I guess I can do my research this way as well as staying close to home.

CTO_Ens_Thalataar says:
XO:  Caution.  We were tricked before.. by those children..

CEO_Lt_Hull says:
XO:  I recommend following the route of the probe, expanding from that base, we can follow what presents itself for further investigation

AFCO_Lt_B_Rochelle says:
COM: SB 375: USS Hayden: Understood will advise.

CEO_Lt_Hull says:
XO/CTO:  Caution is always recommended ::grins::

CNS_Ens_HeiRan says:
::Darna's eyes slam shut, and he winces painfully.:: Self: Ah! My head! ::Stands up reflexively, and has to steady himself on the chair-arm.::

CTO_Ens_Thalataar says:
XO:  By using the Lieutenant's plan as well, we could uplink the telemetry to one of our tricorders so that we could use it as a scout.  That way if there is anything down there, we'll know beforehand.

Host CO_Capt_Marsland says:
*XO*: Commander Aria, I want regular checkins as usual.

CNS_Ens_HeiRan says:
::Falls back into his seat, holding his head in pain::

CMO_Lt_Love says:
:: Quickly stands and moves toward him::  CNS:  Darna?  What is wrong?

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
*CO*: Understood Captain.

CNS_Ens_HeiRan says:
CMO: My... my head! ::Pulls at his hair, rapidly opening and shutting his eyes repeatedly.::

CMO_Lt_Love says:
:: Reaching for her medical recorder, kneels down before him to do a scan.::

CNS_Ens_HeiRan says:
::Stops, sighs, and looks up.:: CMO: It's over. Whatever it was. ::Blinks twice.::

CNS_Ens_HeiRan says:
::Rubs his temples.::

Host CO_Capt_Marsland says:
AFCO: Hopefully, we won't be here for too long.  This looks like a dud case.

SO Haysbert says:
::Science officer at the back of the bridge speaks aloud:: What in the ... ::Starts to put in a call to Main Engineering:: *ME* Our chronometers on the bridge are malfunctioning.

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
::Nods acknowledgement to the CTO and the CEO.:: CTO/CEO: Logical.  We shall engage those recommendations.

CMO_Lt_Love says:
CNS: Just sit there a moment... something happened here.

CTO_Ens_Thalataar says:
::Gets out of the turbolift and starts making his way for the Transporter Room.::

CMO_Lt_Love says:
:: Frowns:: CNS: Tell me... did you... think of anything other then your head hurt?

CNS_Ens_HeiRan says:
CMO: Right.

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
::Arrives in the Transporter room and awaits the others to arrive.::

CNS_Ens_HeiRan says:
CMO: No, I just had this sudden, unexplained pain. I've felt fine all day.

CEO_Lt_Hull says:
::Enters the TR and walks to the pad::

AFCO_Lt_B_Rochelle says:
Self: What the devil......... CO: Sir my chronometer on my console is malfunctioning.  It keeps jumping back and forth in hours.  Almost as if we were going in and out of a time rift or something akin to it.

TO Jepson says:
::Hands Jorn a phaser.::  CTO:  Here you are sir.

CNS_Ens_HeiRan says:
::Closes his eyes again and rubs them, taking a deep breath.:: CMO: I feel fine now.

CTO_Ens_Thalataar says:
Jepson:  Thank you Mallorah.  ::Smiles and puts the holster to his belt.::

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
CEO/CTO: Ensure each member of the away team is equipped with a phaser and engineering, and science kits.  I will take the emergency kit.

TO Jepson says:
::Hands Commander Aria and Lieutenant Hull a phaser each.::

AFCO_Lt_B_Rochelle says:
CO: Wait they just went back to normal.  What the blazes is going on.

CEO_Lt_Hull says:
XO:  Aye Sir, I believe we are ready

CMO_Lt_Love says:
:: Stands up::  CNS: I want to run some tests.  There was a rather brief electrical surge along one of your neural pathways, activating one of the areas of memory.

Host CO_Capt_Marsland says:
AFCO: That is odd. Check and see if it has happened all over the ship or if you're just lucky.

CTO_Ens_Thalataar says:
::Grabs a Science kit.::

AFCO_Lt_B_Rochelle says:
CO: Understood.

CNS_Ens_HeiRan says:
::Stands up, steadies himself briefly again, then walks into the main room of Sickbay.:: CMO: "Areas of memory"? Like... lost memories?

CNS_Ens_HeiRan says:
::Thinks: I don't remember anything...::

AFCO_Lt_B_Rochelle says:
*To All department heads*: Please check your chronometers have been jumping back and forth in hours.  This happened about two minutes ago.

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
Away Team: Our goal is to gather data in and around the station about the distress call and what happened to the workers.  It will also be important to stabilize the station in regards to structure and life support and power.  Once we split up into teams each team needs to keep an open comm link.

CMO_Lt_Love says:
:: Following::  CNS: I am not sure.  That is why I asked you if you thought of anything during the attack.  :: Motions him over toward one of the biobeds near the back::

Nurse Cross says:
::Pokes her head into the office:: CMO: Doctor, we're getting multiple reports of personnel throughout the ship experiencing a brief but severe headache ... some people fell down and hurt themselves. They lost their sense of environment.

CTO_Ens_Thalataar says:
XO:  We should have a security officer present on each team.  ::Steps up onto the transporter pad.::

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
CEO/CTO: Anything else before we depart?

CNS_Ens_HeiRan says:
::Frowns, taking a seat on a Biobed as Cross speaks.::

CEO_Lt_Hull says:
XO:  No Sir! 

CMO_Lt_Love says:
Hmmm... Cross: Have them come to sickbay.  After that, pull all their files, including the counselors, and see if you can find a common denominator.

Nurse Cross says:
::Nods, and heads out to do that::

CMO_Lt_Love says:
CNS: Looks like you were not the only one.  Hold just a sec.

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
::Steps onto the padd.::

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
*Bridge*: Away team ready to depart.

CNS_Ens_HeiRan says:
::Lays down.:: CMO: Most of the time when something like this happens, it effects telepaths. But I'm not telepathic at all.

CMO_Lt_Love says:
:: Calls up to the bridge for whoever is on science.::

SO Haysbert says:
*CMO* Yes, Doctor?

AFCO_Lt_B_Rochelle says:
::trims the pitch and heading 2 degrees to port::

CMO_Lt_Love says:
*Haysbert*: Please check your sensor logs for any burst of energy... particularly the kind that would affect the neurons of a brain.

CMO_Lt_Love says:
CNS: Are you sure there is no telepathy in your background?

SO Haysbert says:
*CMO* Checking, ma'am. Is there any localized area I should be looking for ...

ACTION: The away team is beamed down.

CNS_Ens_HeiRan says:
CMO: Absolutely. I'm 100% Kaelon.

CMO_Lt_Love says:
*CO*: Captain, just to let you know, we had an incident on the ship affecting the brain of various crew.  I will keep you updated.

CTO_Ens_Thalataar says:
@::Materializes on the surface and looks around.  He grabs his tricorder and attempts to link it up with the probe.::

CMO_Lt_Love says:
*Haysbert*:  Unknown at this time.

Host CO_Capt_Marsland says:
*CMO*: We've had some things going wrong with our chronometers as well, Doctor.  Maybe they're connected.  Keep me posted.

@ ACTION: The away team arrives in a dark and dank facility. A fully intact operations center for a facility surrounds them, but all the consoles are dark. Windows are shattered, apparently from strong winds. There is a sort of algae growing in the puddles around the room ... gray skies don't allow much sunlight in.

CMO_Lt_Love says:
*CO*: Acknowleged.

AFCO_Lt_B_Rochelle says:
CO: Did I just hear the doctor correctly?

CMO_Lt_Love says:
CNS: Don't make any bets on that just yet.  Hmmm... I wonder what chronometers could have to do with your brain.

CTO_Ens_Thalataar says:
@::Groans softly as he sees what's on his tricorder.::  Self:  That doesn't seem right.

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
@::Arrives in the smelly facility.::  Away Team: OK we need to find out what we can from these computers. ::Motions to them.::

Host CO_Capt_Marsland says:
AFCO: If you heard that there was in incident involving the brain of some of the crew, then yes, you did.

CEO_Lt_Hull says:
@Greer, see if you can get some power to light this room...stay out of any fluids you may find on the floor

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
@CTO: What is it Ensign?

Host CO_Capt_Marsland says:
AFCO: Are you all right?

AFCO_Lt_B_Rochelle says:
CO: Hm....Chronometers going crazy and a few of the crews brains giving them porblems.... But why wasnt I affected?

CEO_Lt_Hull says:
@EO Rick: Rick, see if the plasma conduit for these consoles is damaged

AFCO_Lt_B_Rochelle says:
CO: There may be a connection although it is a long shot at best.

CNS_Ens_HeiRan says:
Self: You know, I've never understood how, with all of today's technology, people are constantly "misdiagnosed" as being what they think they are. If I turn out to be a fourth Ferengi, I'm going to punch someone.

Host CO_Capt_Marsland says:
AFCO: I don't know.  Maybe your blocks are strong.

CTO_Ens_Thalataar says:
@XO:  I am getting strange readings from the probe.  ::Shows her the tricorder.::  It is registering a few consoles in operation.. but there is no sign of anyone using them... but from my readings it does appear as if someone is using them.

Host CO_Capt_Marsland says:
AFCO: Indeed, I hope we don't have to find out the hard way.

CTO_Ens_Thalataar says:
@::Presses a few buttons on the tricorder.::  XO:  I am also reading that the probe is picking up some chronoton particles in and around its current area.

AFCO_Lt_B_Rochelle says:
CO: Yes they are strong true but.......Ask the doctor to see if there are any higher e-band emission residue in the CNS neural synapsis.

@ ACTION: Lights suddenly go on throughout the facility. It seems to be fully powering up.

CMO_Lt_Love says:
:: Smiles::  CNS: I don't think it would be that bad... besides, they are too genetically different.  Small things can creep in if they are enough generations ago and if there was a great similarity to the two species involved.

ACTION: The Hayden shakes.

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
@CTO: Someone cloaked?

AFCO_Lt_B_Rochelle says:
Outloud: What the hell was that?

CMO_Lt_Love says:
:: Looks up:: CNS: Ok...

AFCO_Lt_B_Rochelle says:
:;checks her navigation computer and her heading::

CEO_Lt_Hull says:
@ Greer/Rick:  Good work, we have power coming up

Host CO_Capt_Marsland says:
*CMO*: Doctor, check to see if there are any higher e-band emission residue in the CNS's neural synapsis.:: feels the shake:: AFCO: That's what I'd like to know.

CTO_Ens_Thalataar says:
@::Looks around and then back down at his tricorder quickly enough to see something hovering.:: XO:  Did you see that?  ::Points to his tricorder.::  I believe I saw an object hovering.  Perhaps there are people here that our sensors cannot differentiate.

EO Greer says:
@CEO: Lt. we didn't do anything, from our perspective, these systems should be dark

CMO_Lt_Love says:
*CO*: Alright...

AFCO_Lt_B_Rochelle says:
CO: Sir I got a gravity well under us. I can get us out easily enough but my course calculations just went to hell.  I will have to make new ones.

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
@CEO: What is the quickest way to reveal something that is invisible?

@ ACTION: On all the screens, the "Gaea Facility" Federation symbol is seen.

CNS_Ens_HeiRan says:
::Nearly shakes off the bed.:: Self: Whoa! ::Catches himself and sits up.::

Host CO_Capt_Marsland says:
AFCO: Do you best.

CMO_Lt_Love says:
:: Looks at Darna::  CNS: This will not hurt a bit.  :: Activates the neural scanner.::

AFCO_Lt_B_Rochelle says:
CO: And we are closer to the planet.

CEO_Lt_Hull says:
@Greer and Rick: Get back with the away team...now!

Host CO_Capt_Marsland says:
AFCO: You mean closer to the atmosphere?

CMO_Lt_Love says:
:: Calls out::  Cross: Angeline, have you discovered anything?

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
::Calmly.:: Away Team: Formation B to B.

CMO_Lt_Love says:
:: Nods to a group of people making their way into sickbay and motions them to take a seat.::

CEO_Lt_Hull says:
@XO:  A tachyon field is usually best

AFCO_Lt_B_Rochelle says:
::Bri's hands fly across her navigational board and re-enters a new  set of coordinates to put them back on the original course::

Nurse Cross says:
CMO: Same thing as our Counselor, Doctor. They had a surge in their neural pathways ...

AFCO_Lt_B_Rochelle says:
CO: Yes sir we are closer to the planet.

ACTION: More and more people are entering Sickbay, just confused about what happened and a little bit worried.

Host CO_Capt_Marsland says:
AFCO: Well, then be careful with my ship, Mr. Rochelle.

EO Rick says:
@CEO:  Lt., My tricorder shows that the systems in OPS were activated from the lower levels

CTO_Ens_Thalataar says:
@::Grabs his phaser and keeps an eye on his tricorder.::

CMO_Lt_Love says:
Cross: Any common denominator though?  Location, species, color of their eyes...

Nurse Cross says:
:Shakes her head:: CMO: No, there isn't.

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
@CEO: Can we create one here and now?

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
@::Looks at her medical tricorder to see if she can detect what species is in the room.::

CEO_Lt_Hull says:
@XO:  A limited low powered tachyon field could be generated by one of our tricorders...it will not last long, most likely burn up the unit

AFCO_Lt_B_Rochelle says:
CO: Sir I wil not hurt my home.   Nor my lady the Hayden.

Host CO_Capt_Marsland says:
::smiles:: AFCO: I didn't think so, Lieutenant, carry on.

CMO_Lt_Love says:
:: Orders a few of her on call people to report to medical for duty.::

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
@::Tries to filter out the chronotron fields.::

CNS_Ens_HeiRan says:
::Stands up and goes to mingle with the worried crewmen, trying to calm them for the moment.::

AFCO_Lt_B_Rochelle says:
::brings the impulse engines to their full capacity and gently brings her out of the gravity well and puts her back on course as before and once far enough away from the well, she backs down the impulse to a standard orbit speed::

CMO_Lt_Love says:
:: Motions for one of the new crewmen over and begins a scan as soon as they take a seat.::

CEO_Lt_Hull says:
@XO:  I would recommend that we attempt this once we get to the lower levels...the last known location of activity according to EO Greer

CTO_Ens_Thalataar says:
@XO:  We could attempt to send a low level stun throughout the room and hope that it is enough to render them unconscious.

AFCO_Lt_B_Rochelle says:
CO: Sir I have noticed though that more of the crew are becoming more confused than before.

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
@Away Team: Each of you take 4 paces forward in your direction and see if you "run into" anyone.

AFCO_Lt_B_Rochelle says:
~~~WildWind: Keep your mental walls up I may need you.~~~

Host CO_Capt_Marsland says:
AFCO: Are you sensing that empathically, or getting reports?

CEO_Lt_Hull says:
@::Takes 4 steps forward::

AFCO_Lt_B_Rochelle says:
CO: Empathically.  I just sense it sir.

CTO_Ens_Thalataar says:
@::Does as Commander Aria suggests and walks forward a few steps.::

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
@*CO*: Captain.  We are currently picking up chroniton particles in the main OPS center and power seemed to be suddenly restored.

Host CO_Capt_Marsland says:
AFCO: Understood. And it is understood that they would be confused by what's happening.

Wild Wind says:
~~~~ AFCO: Will do, boss. By the way, I'm a bit peckish ... any chance you could re-program the replicator to respond to my squawks?~~~~

CTO_Ens_Thalataar says:
@::Watches as the two security officers do the same thing.::

Jason says:
CNS: What's going on?  I was just sitting there, then...! This keeps happening!

Host CO_Capt_Marsland says:
*XO*: Investigate the chroniton particles, I don't want any surprises.

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
@Away Team: Continue the sweep of this room and secure it.

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
@*CO*: We are currently engaging that investigation.

Wild Wind says:
~~~~AFCO: Do you smell that though? ~~~~

AFCO_Lt_B_Rochelle says:
~~~WildWind: I taught you how to get the food from the replicator.  Just stay alert.~~~

CEO_Lt_Hull says:
@XO:  Commander, I would recommend we focus our search in the lower levels...the probe is currently stationary there

Host CO_Capt_Marsland says:
*XO*: Very well, let me know what you come up with.

Wild Wind says:
~~~~ AFCO: I'm not talking about food anymore, Bri ... ~~~~

CTO_Ens_Thalataar says:
@XO:  Commander, I do not believe that it is here.  The chronitons are appearing in the lower levels.

AFCO_Lt_B_Rochelle says:
~~~WildWind: What does it smell like to you?~~~

CNS_Ens_HeiRan says:
Jason: I know...but stay calm, we'll figure it out. There has to be a reasonable scientific explanation for this. ::Turns around for a moment, rolling his eyes. Thinks: "Yeah, right."::

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
@*CO*: Captain we have cleared the upper levels and are beginning to proceed at the point the probe is stationary at.

CEO_Lt_Hull says:
@XO:  ...furthermore, the probe can transmit a tachyon field better than any handheld equipment we currently have with us

Wild Wind says:
~~~~ AFCO: A change in the winds ~~~~ ::Feathers ruffle:: ~~~~ AFCO: Not a good one, either. I smell death. ~~~~

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
@CEO: How many levels down is the probe currently?

CMO_Lt_Love says:
:: As she finishes with one person, she scans another, nodding to her staff as they enter and she quickly fills them in.::

AFCO_Lt_B_Rochelle says:
~~~Wild Wind: OK I will get on it now.  Star sharp if there is death around I want to see it.~~~

CMO_Lt_Love says:
*CO*: Nothing is showing up in the upper levels of those I have scanned.

Host CO_Capt_Marsland says:
*XO*: Understood.

Host CO_Capt_Marsland says:
*CMO*: All right, but keep scanning to make sure.

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
@CEO: What is the deepest the Hayden's transporters can operate?

CEO_Lt_Hull says:
@XO:  Tricorder reports 15 levels, there is a working lift over in the corner ::points:: 

CNS_Ens_HeiRan says:
::Starts leading each person to the personnel who will perform their scans.::

CTO_Ens_Thalataar says:
@::Keeps his eyes on the surrounding area and on what the probe is sending his tricorder.::

Wild Wind says:
~~~~ AFCO: Will do, Master. ~~~~ ::Talons dig deeper into a chair in the AFCO's quarters as his pupils stare out the window at the planet below::

CMO_Lt_Love says:
:: As someone takes over for her, she motions for Darna to join her as she moves over to one of the diagnostic computers and pulls up the ongoing scans.::

CEO_Lt_Hull says:
@XO:  All depends on how much rock is between the ship and the target area.  I would not attempt past 5 kilometers

AFCO_Lt_B_Rochelle says:
CO: Sir, ::gets up and walks over to the captain and says almost in a whisper::. Sir I trust my bird and he is warning me that he smells death.  If he smells it then something bad is going to go down.  I suggest you go toyellow alert for now.  Just do it for precaution's sake.

CMO_Lt_Love says:
:: Pulls up files of past scans::

CNS_Ens_HeiRan says:
::Walks to CMO.:: CMO: Found anything? Folks seem a little shaken, but no more than every other day. ::Whispers: You'd think that they'd be used to this sort of thing by now.::

Host CO_Capt_Marsland says:
AFCO: Let me get this straight, you want me to go to yellow alert because your bird smells death?

CMO_Lt_Love says:
:: Quietly::  CNS: If they got too used to it, you might want to worry.

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
@CEO: Ok so approximately 8-10 levels deeper than what we are.  What do you need from the ship to visualize what is behind the chronitons?

@ ACTION: A klaxon begins to sound throughout the facility.

CNS_Ens_HeiRan says:
::Shrugs.:: CMO: I guess you're right. What have you got?

CTO_Ens_Thalataar says:
@::Hears the noise.::  Self:  That can't be good.

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
@CTO: What is that?

AFCO_Lt_B_Rochelle says:
CO: Sir I now it sounds outlandish but as a team we can sense death.  Birds sense it faster than humans something is going to go wrong on the planet.

CMO_Lt_Love says:
:: Points to the obvious that is showing up.::  CNS: All of you experienced the same neural pathway fluctuation, and all focused on memory engrams.

@ ACTION: A pre-recorded voice begins to speak - "APPROXIMATELY SIX MINUTES UNTIL GAEA DEVICE LAUNCH."

Host CO_Capt_Marsland says:
::nods:: AFCO:: All right.  Yellow alert!

CEO_Lt_Hull says:
@XO:  I don't like this at all Commander! 

CTO_Ens_Thalataar says:
@XO:  It appears as if this facility is about to leave this planet.

AFCO_Lt_B_Rochelle says:
~~~WildWind: What do you sense or see?~~~

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
@AwayTeam.:: Agreed. ::Moves to a console and attempts to find out what the Gaea device is and where it will be launched from.::

CMO_Lt_Love says:
*Haysbert*: Do you have anything for me?

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
@CEO: Can you override the commands?

CTO_Ens_Thalataar says:
@XO:  I wouldn't be surprised if there were shields in operation around this base.  It only makes sense, especially to launch into orbit.

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
@*CO*: Captain scan for engine power cells on this facility.  It appears it is a space vessel of some sort.

@ACTION: In response to the CTO's statement, massive clankings are heard. Gigantic metallic barriers begin to erect along the edge of the nearby coastline.

@ ACTION: Almost as if to protect the facility from something out in the ocean.

CNS_Ens_HeiRan says:
::Notices something in the scans.:: CMO: Look here! ::Points at one of the scans, then another one of the same crewmember.:: Their scans have shifted. ::Files through a few other scans, pointing them out to CMO.:: See? These scans have shifted, showing that the engram patterns have changed.

SO Haysbert says:
*CMO* Not at the moment, ma'am, sorry.

SO Haysbert says:
::Console starts beeping:: CO: Captain, large energy emanations from under the surface of the nearby ocean to where the away team is located ...

CNS_Ens_HeiRan says:
Self: Dang. Someone's been messing with my memories!

CEO_Lt_Hull says:
@XO:  Working on it Commander :: begins entering commands in the control console:: Sir, this console is locked, we must get to the lower levels, I know I'll be able to gain access, and Sir...it is not the station going to launch; it is a terraforming device...we must get to the lower operations room

Host CO_Capt_Marsland says:
*XO*: Understood, Commander

CMO_Lt_Love says:
*Haysbert*: Thanks... keep checking.  You are looking for something to do with energy.

@ ACTION: The facility is continuing to count down. Two minutes remaining.

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
@CEO/CTO: We need to move down to that lower level. Now.

CMO_Lt_Love says:
CNS: The question is, changed to what.

CTO_Ens_Thalataar says:
@::Nods and heads out towards the exit of the room.::

AFCO_Lt_B_Rochelle says:
~~~WildWind: Join with me so I can see through your eyes.~~~

Host CO_Capt_Marsland says:
*XO*: Get out of there, Commander.

CMO_Lt_Love says:
*CO*: Captain, bottom line, some of the crews memories have been tampered with.

Wild Wind says:
::Feathers ruffle:: ~~~~ AFCO: Yes, master ~~~~

AFCO_Lt_B_Rochelle says:
::Bri closes her eyes and links with her companion and sees the planet only the way a bird can see::

Host CO_Capt_Marsland says:
*CMO*: Tampered with, how?

CNS_Ens_HeiRan says:
::Taps badge, frowning.:: *CO*: Yeah, like mine!

CEO_Lt_Hull says:
@Away Team: To the lift, my tricorder shows it goes straight to level 15

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
@*CO*: Captain we have confirmed this facility controls a terraforming device.  Do you still want us to evacuate?

CTO_Ens_Thalataar says:
@::Nods and heads for the lift.::

CMO_Lt_Love says:
*CO*: Unknown at this point... Haysbert is working on that end at the moment.

Host CO_Capt_Marsland says:
*CMO*: All right, thank you..

@ ACTION: There is a rumbling ... and a massive eruption occuring in the midst of the ocean.

CNS_Ens_HeiRan says:
::Studies the scans more intently::

Host CO_Capt_Marsland says:
*XO*: No, we were reading energy eminations in the ocean. and I wanted you to be safe.  Carry on.

CTO_Ens_Thalataar says:
@::Grumbles softly.::  CEO:  I don't think we are going to get out of here.

@ ACTION: Suddenly, a massive sphere exits the ocean ... it is of obvious Federation design ... but the size of a small moon. It displaces an incredible amount of water as it launches upward ... using technologies unfamiliar to the crew.

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
@*CO*: Aye Captain.  We may be entering into non communications range and transporter range.  We will notify you in 1 hour of our progress.

Host CO_Capt_Marsland says:
*XO*: Very well.  One hour.

AFCO_Lt_B_Rochelle says:
CO: Taking evasive maneuver Rochelle Siera 7 beta

CMO_Lt_Love says:
:: Looks speculatively at Darna::

AFCO_Lt_B_Rochelle says:
All: Hold on

ACTION: The sphere quickly breaches the atmosphere ... heading straight for the Hayden. The Hayden is but a speck compared to the moon sized vessel.

CEO_Lt_Hull says:
@CTO:  I've never seen such technology...the propulsion that is

CMO_Lt_Love says:
CNS: You up for a wee bit of hypnosis?

Host CO_Capt_Marsland says:
AFCO: Good, get us out of the way of that . . . thing.

@ ACTION: As the Hayden just barely dodges getting barrelled over by the sphere ... massive waves crash against the barriers erected on the coast. The facility is safe.

@ACTION: As the sphere passes by the Hayden, rumblings occur. Blue energy ripples in front of the sphere as suddenly a subspace rift opens and the sphere disappears into it. The rift closes soon after.

AFCO_Lt_B_Rochelle says:
CO: Some one get the plate number of that sphere.

Host CO_Capt_Marsland says:
AFCO: Agreed.

CNS_Ens_HeiRan says:
::Slams his hand down on the console, obviously annoyed.:: Self: Damn! Someone's been in my head! ::Seems a bit angrier than he should be. He turns to CMO, angry at first but quickly regaining his composure.:: CMO: Yes, of course. Why didn't I think of that?

@ ACTION: Meanwhile in the lower levels where the device was launched, a youthful Trill woman watches the sphere vanish with a smile ... "Job finished. Now the future has a chance ..."

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