Host James says:
=/\=/\=/\= Resume Kootenai Station Mission =/\=/\=/\=

CO_Valar says:
::Exits the Ready Room onto the Bridge and walks to the command chair carrying a silver box.  Sits down:: Lt. Kerst, please disengage the security force fields in the shuttle bay and release the crew from the shuttle.

CSO-Temal says:
::Reviews log data::

OPS_Kerst says:
CO: Yes, Sir.

CMO_Tae says:
::Sits in her office in Sickbay::

XO_Hicks says:
::Sitting in the shuttle::

TO_Corjet says:
::Heads for turbolift::

FCO_Talac_Zal says:
::On the Bridge reviewing nav data::

OPS_Kerst says:
::Disengages security around shuttle bay::

CNS_Toni says:
::Sitting in Sickbay viewing data logs::

TO_Corjet says:
*CMO* Kara, I'm on my way over for that physical.

OPS_Kerst says:
*XO*: Rise and shine, you free to go. But please stay together.

CO_Valar says:
OPS: Have all Officers report to the Bridge.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Takes the Interphasic Scanner from his toolkit, links it with the computer and his tricorder.  Scanning ME::

CMO_Tae says:
::Grins :: *TO*:  Okay Tasha, I'll see you in a minute.

FCO_Talac_Zal says:
::Looks over to the CO::

CSO-Temal says:
::Accesses computer and cross-links data from the logs with it, hoping something might turn up::

EO_Piester says:
::In engineering repairing systems::

OPS_Kerst says:
*ALL*: All hands report to the Bridge.  All hands please report to the Bridge.

CMO_Tae says:
::Walks out of her office and waits for Tasha to come ::

TO_Corjet says:
::Enters turbolift:: Deck 5

CNS_Toni says:
OPS: On my way.

CMO_Tae says:
Self: Now that's bad timing.

TO_Corjet says:
*CMO* Okay.

OPS_Kerst says:
CO: With everybody coming to the Bridge, this will most likely be the next place the entity attacks.

CO_Valar says:
::Picks up a PADD and reads the ship's logs::

TO_Corjet says:
::Exits turbolift and walks into Sickbay::

CEO_Corjet says:
*OPS*: On my way.  ::Heads to the Bridge::

CO_Valar says:
OPS: I am aware of this.

CNS_Toni says:
::Leaves Sickbay and heads for the Bridge::

CSO-Temal says:
::Hears OPS, didn't have to go far to obey that order::

FCO_Talac_Zal says:
::Grabs his PADD from the CONN station and walks over to the CO::

CO_Valar says:
::Looks up at the FCO:: Mr. Zal?

CTO_Marek says:
::Heading for the Bridge::

FCO_Talac_Zal says:
CO: Did you get my communiqué, Sir?

CMO_Tae says:
::Walks out of Sickbay hoping to catch Tasha on the way::

XO_Hicks says:
::Heading for the Bridge:: *CO*: I'm on my way, Sir.

CTO_Marek says:
::Enters the Bridge, feeling satisfied to be there again::

CO_Valar says:
FCO: Yes, Lieutenant, however this report should be submitted to XO Hicks as he is in charge of the scanning device project.

TO_Corjet says:
CMO: Hello Kara, are you heading for the Bridge?

CSO-Temal says:
::Tries to localize search to specific areas of the ship in search of the life form::

CO_Valar says:
*XO* Acknowledged.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Enters the Bridge.  Walks to Captain Mitchell:: CO: Corjet reporting.

FCO_Talac_Zal says:
CO: I understand, Sir.

CMO_Tae says:
TO: Yes.  Looks like your physical is going to have to wait.

CMO_Tae says:
::Steps into the turbolift::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Looks to the other crewmen, then back to Valar::

CNS_Toni says:
::Enters the Bridge::

CO_Valar says:
CEO: Take your station, Lieutenant.

XO_Hicks says:
::Enters the Bridge:: CO: LtCmdr. Hicks reporting, Sir.

OPS_Kerst says:
CSO: What do you think about using a modified subspace field to contain the entity?

CSO-Temal says:
::Watches in disappointment as the scans turn up negative, begins devising new scanning methods::

FCO_Talac_Zal says:
::Heads back to the CONN Station and takes a seat::

CO_Valar says:
XO:  ::Smiles::  Nice to have you back, Commander. 

TO_Corjet says:
*CMO* okay, I'll wait in SB seeing as I've got to get this physical before going on duty.

CNS_Toni says:
CO: CNS reporting as ordered.

CO_Valar says:
CNS: ::Nods in acknowledgment::

CO_Valar says:
CEO: Where is Ensign Piester?

CEO_Corjet says:
::Smiles then turns to the Engineering console and activates it::

CSO-Temal says:
OPS: A possibility, being of subspace itself it might contain it, then again, depending on the exact specifications of the life form, it might walk right through it.

CNS_Toni says:
::Steps up toward Science station::

CEO_Corjet says:
CO: I believe he's in Main Engineering, Sir.

CSO-Temal says:
OPS: Then again, we need to find it first before we can try to contain it.

CMO_Tae says:
*TO* All personnel are to go to the Bridge.  You can go to Sickbay later.

OPS_Kerst says:
CSO: Well it's managed to walk right though our force fields. So I'm not sure what to try next.

CMO_Tae says:
::Walks onto the Bridge::

EO_Piester says:
::Walks into turbolift:: Bridge

TO_Corjet says:
::Quickly goes to the Bridge:: *CMO* Oh, I heard senior staff.

OPS_Kerst says:
CSO: With all of us here, it will come here next.

CSO-Temal says:
OPS: From your data, where would you guess the life form is now?

EO_Piester says:
::Enters Bridge:: CO: Sorry I’m late, Sir, I was just finishing up something.

XO_Hicks says:
::Takes his place sitting at the right of the Commander::

TO_Corjet says:
::Enters the Bridge::

CO_Valar says:
::Looks at Piester:: EO: Very well.

CSO-Temal says:
OPS: Then we probably need to devise some type of detection plan to detect it as soon as it does come here.

OPS_Kerst says:
CSO: Somewhere between decks 1 and 3 inclusive, more likely near or on the Bridge.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Checks the internal sensors and ships systems::

CNS_Toni says:
CSO: I would like to view some of the logs that you downloaded from the Klingon vessel later, maybe I an help come up with some ideas.

TO_Corjet says:
CO: Valar, I too apologies for being late.  I only heard senior staff were to come, sorry.

CO_Valar says:
::Stands::

CMO_Tae says:
::Stands off to the side of the Bridge::

CSO-Temal says:
::Hands the CNS a PADD:: CNS: You can access them all from this.

CO_Valar says:
All: Attention on deck!  ::Walks forward holding a large silver box with a Starfleet Insignia on the cover.  Opens box, removes five rolled certificates with a shiny gold band around each and sets the box on the command chair.  Looks up at her crew::

CNS_Toni says:
::Takes PADD::

FCO_Talac_Zal says:
::Stands to attention::

TO_Corjet says:
::Stands at attention::

CSO-Temal says:
::Snaps to attention at the Captain's order::

CMO_Tae says:
::Stands at attention::

OPS_Kerst says:
::Stands at attention::

XO_Hicks says:
::Stands to attention::

CTO_Marek says:
::Stands at attention::

CNS_Toni says:
::At attention::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Turns, stands at attention::

EO_Piester says:
::Stands at attention::

CO__Valar says:
When we made the decision to join Starfleet, we knew the commitment, hard work and dedication this job would require.  However when a Starfleet officer performs above and beyond the prescribed guidelines of his or her duties, as Commanding Officer, I feel it is my duty to recognize these efforts.

CNS_Toni says:
::Raises eyebrows, looking at CO::

CO__Valar says:
Will the following officers please step forward and be recognized: 
LtCmdr. Willie Hicks, Lt. Temal, LtJG. Corjet Randy, LtJG. P'Dar Kerst, LtJG. Satok Marek.  Please stand in a line and face the crew.

OPS_Kerst says:
::Funny time for this speech::

TO_Corjet says:
::Smiles as she hears the names called::

OPS_Kerst says:
::Steps forward::

CSO-Temal says:
::Does as the Captain orders::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Smiles, proudly steps forward, looking at the others with a grin::

XO_Hicks says:
::Steps forward::

CNS_Toni says:
::Smiles as officers stand in line::

CTO_Marek says:
::Walks forward, following CO order::

CO__Valar says:
LtJG. Corjet Randy, it is my honor & privilege to present you with the Starfleet Commendation for Outstanding Performance for your contribution to the survival of Kootenai station during its life-threatening encounter with a spatial anomaly.  ::Salutes & offers hand:: Congratulations, Lieutenant.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Shakes Captain Mitchell’s' hand, smiling::

CEO_Corjet says:
CO: Thank you, Sir.  ::Looks to Tasha with a smile::

TO_Corjet says:
::Grins proudly for Randy::

CO__Valar says:
LtCmdr. Hicks, it is my honor & privilege to present you with the Starfleet Commendation for Outstanding Performance for your contribution to the survival of Kootenai station during its life-threatening encounter with a spatial anomaly.  ::Salutes & offers hand:: Congratulations, Commander.

XO_Hicks says:
CO: Thank you, Sir. ::Shakes CO's hand::

CO__Valar says:
Lt. Temal, it is my honor & privilege to present you with the Starfleet Commendation for Outstanding Performance for your contribution to the survival of Kootenai station during its life-threatening encounter with a spatial anomaly. ::Salutes & offers hand:: Congratulations, Lieutenant.

CSO-Temal says:
::Shakes her hand and salutes back::

CMO_Tae says:
::Smiles::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Nods with a smile at Temal::

CO__Valar says:
LtJG. Marek, it is my honor and privilege to present you with the Starfleet Commendation for Outstanding Performance for your contribution to the survival of Kootenai station during its life-threatening encounter with a spatial anomaly. ::Salutes & offers hand:: Congratulations, Lieutenant.

CTO_Marek says:
CO: Thank you very much, Sir.

CO__Valar says:
LtJG. Kerst, it is my honor & privilege to present you with the Starfleet Commendation for Outstanding Performance for your contribution to the survival of Kootenai station during its life-threatening encounter with a spatial anomaly.  ::Salutes & offers hand:: Congratulations, Lieutenant.

OPS_Kerst says:
::Salutes, takes scroll, shakes hand, smiles::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Smiles with pride for the crew of the Koot::

OPS_Kerst says:
CO: Thank you, Sir!

CO__Valar says:
ALL: Please remain at attention for the anthem.

XO_Hicks says:
::Remains at the position of attention::

TO_Corjet says:
::Stays at attention::

CTO_Marek says:
::At attention, feeling very proud::

OPS_Kerst says:
::Smiles, his mind wanders as the music plays::

CO__Valar says:
::Stands at attention::

CNS_Toni says:
::Smiling as music plays::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Thinks: I couldn't have a better crew::

OPS_Kerst says:
::His mind snaps back, what of the entity?::

CO__Valar says:
All: At ease!

TO_Corjet says:
::Stands at ease::

FCO_Talac_Zal says:
::Stands at ease::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Walks to Tasha, hugs her, smiles::

CTO_Marek says:
::Rest position::

CNS_Toni says:
::Begins viewing PADD again::

CO__Valar says:
ALL: Resume duties.

XO_Hicks says:
::Takes position::

EO_Piester says:
::Stands at ease::

CTO_Marek says:
::walks to TAC Station::

CO__Valar says:
::Picks up the box and walks to the Ready Room:: XO: You have the Bridge.

FCO_Talac_Zal says:
::Walks back to the CONN Station::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Whispers:: Tasha: Love you. ::Grins and walks back to the engineering console:: Later?

XO_Hicks says:
CO: Aye, Sir.

OPS_Kerst says:
CSO: What about a localized scan of subspace for neural energy?

TO_Corjet says:
::Smiles as she passes Randy and whispers back:: CEO: I love you too, I'm so proud of you.

TO_Corjet says:
::Walks over to Kara and heads for Sickbay with her::

CTO_Marek says:
::Wondering about the entity::

CO__Valar says:
::Enters the Ready Room and sits down at the desk::

CMO_Tae says:
::Heads for the turbolift ::

CSO-Temal says:
CO: Sir, after discussing with other crew members, I would suggest we establish a type of modified subspace containment field around the Bridge, something to protect us from the entity or at least give some warning if it arrives.

XO_Hicks says:
ALL:  What's our status?

EO_Piester says:
CEO: Congratulations, Sir.  Shall I head back to Main Engineering to finish my duties?

CMO_Tae says:
::Enters turbolift:: Deck 3.

CTO_Marek says:
*CNS* As soon as we get to the Kootenai, I would like to talk with you.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Smiles:: EO: Thanks. ::Nods:: Sure.

CSO-Temal says:
OPS: That would take the layout of new sensor pathways.  A makeshift one could be thrown together quickly, but its reliability would be questionable.

CNS_Toni says:
CSO: Have you found any correlating energy readings from the Klingon Logs and when the entity attacked our MO?

CO__Valar says:
*CSO* I believe we have several suggestions.  Please coordinate with XO Hicks and bring me the best plan when ready.

CTO_Marek says:
XO: Nothing unusual on TAC sensors, Sir.

OPS_Kerst says:
XO: Power levels are normal, no trace of our guest since the attack on MO Corzi.

FCO_Talac_Zal says:
XO:  We are currently stopped just outside the Viirix system.  The helm is currently operational.

EO_Piester says:
CEO: Aye, Sir. ::Walks to turbolift::

XO_Hicks says:
ALL: Thank you.

CSO-Temal says:
CNS: I haven't yet received the data from the MO's attack, so no.

OPS_Kerst says:
*CO* Since we do not presently know the location of the entity, I advise against any crewmember being alone. That would include you in your ready room, Sir.

EO_Piester says:
turbolift: ME

TO_Corjet says:
::Exits turbolift and enters SB::

CO__Valar says:
*OPS* I will be fine, Lieutenant.

CSO-Temal says:
XO: Sir, we should begin going over the data.

CTO_Marek says:
::Reconfigurating internal security sensors::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Smiles at Hicks:: XO: Congratulations.  ::Turns back to the consoles::

CMO_Tae says:
TO: Just go sit on the biobed, I'll be with you in a minute.

FCO_Talac_Zal says:
XO/OPS/CSO: What did you think of my suggestion on the personel sensors?

TO_Corjet says:
::Sits on a biobed:: CMO: Okay.

EO_Piester says:
::Enters Main Engineering and goes to work on the systems::

CSO-Temal says:
::Leaves ready room and heads back to science station to continue work, still listens to the others::

OPS_Kerst says:
FCO: They might work. But they’ll only give a reading if an attack occurs.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Checks the ships, warp, tactical systems, and the internal sensors::

XO_Hicks says:
CEO:  Thank you, Lt.  The same to you.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Giggles softly::

CMO_Tae says:
::Gets a tricorder and walks back over to Tasha ::

FCO_Talac_Zal says:
OPS: I agree, but its a first step.  If it works.

TO_Corjet says:
::Sighs and can't help thinking what a waste of time this is:: CMO: Well?

CNS_Toni says:
CSO: I’m wondering if it attacked MO because of his animated arm?  It did not kill him though.

XO_Hicks says:
FCO/OPS:  Let's go with FCO's plan.

CMO_Tae says:
TO:  Well what?  ::scans Tasha ::

OPS_Kerst says:
XO: Right.

CTO_Marek says:
XO: With your permission, Sir. I would like to run a level 5 security scan over the whole ship with the new sensors configurations, Sir. I think it may work.

TO_Corjet says:
CMO: Well what's it say? I'm fine, I'm dead, I'm unconscious or what? ::Smiles as she say's the last two::

CO__Valar says:
::Taps the buttons on the desktop terminal accessing the remainder of her messages from Kootenai Station::

XO_Hicks says:
CTO:  If you think it will help, proceed.

CEO_Corjet says:
*CO* Sir, I was thinking about adding Interphasic scanners to try to find this alien.  ::Raises his eyebrows in wonder::

CMO_Tae says:
::Rolls her eyes :: TO:  So far, you're fine.

CTO_Marek says:
XO: Aye, Sir. :.starts scan::

CEO_Corjet says:
*CO* What do you think?

TO_Corjet says:
::Smiles:: CMO: Good, can I go back to work now?

FCO_Talac_Zal says:
::Starts modifications on his PADD::

CO__Valar says:
*CEO*  Please coordinate with XO Hicks on that.  He is in charge of the scanning device.

CSO-Temal says:
::Wonders why the XO does not address him as well:: FCO: what type of increase in neural energy would be required to set these personal sensors off?

CTO_Marek says:
::Watching the first scan results::

CNS_Toni says:
::Continues to look at data on PADD::

FCO_Talac_Zal says:
::Gets up and walks to the OPS station::

OPS_Kerst says:
CSO/FCO: We'll need to go to sickbay to get the cortical stimulators.

CMO_Tae says:
TO:  Actually, I think you should rest for a while.  You've been in quarantine for a while and I think it would do you some good to rest.

CEO_Corjet says:
*CO*: Aye, Sir.

TO_Corjet says:
CMO: all I did in quarantine was rest!

CO__Valar says:
*OPS* Lt Kerst, have you devised a method of communicating with the entity once we have located it?

FCO_Talac_Zal says:
CSO:  Well we would have the crew’s neural energy signatures in the computer.

CSO-Temal says:
OPS: you go with the FCO to get them, I'll stay here to devise a way to capture the life form

XO_Hicks says:
CEO:  Lieutenant, I have the Bridge.  Any questions you have should come to me until otherwise, understood?

CTO_Marek says:
::Very disappointed:: XO: The scan is finished. Didn't work, Sir. My apologies.

CMO_Tae says:
TO:  I know what happens in quarantine, Tasha.

FCO_Talac_Zal says:
CSO:  We would have to then monitor for any other neural activity or spatial disturbances in each crewman.

TO_Corjet says:
CMO: then why do I need rest Kara? I'm perfectly good, and feeling quite refreshed

CO__Valar says:
::Picks up a PADD and downloads her personal messages from the main computer::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Takes another look at adding Interphasic scanning to the internal sensors.  Turns:: XO: Aye, Sir.  Sorry about that. ::Sighs for have making a mistake::

XO_Hicks says:
CTO: You don't have to apologize, you tried your best.

CMO_Tae says:
::Puts her tricorder down and sighs::

OPS_Kerst says:
*CO* That will depend on how we locate it. I fit is in subspace, we're probably not going to have much luck. If it has taken somebody over, then we can talk. Right now we just don't know enough to make any firm plans.

FCO_Talac_Zal says:
OPS: I'll head down to Sickbay to get the stimulators.

CTO_Marek says:
XO: Right, Sir.  ::Continues nearby area scanning::

XO_Hicks says:
CEO:  It's OK.  How long before your plan can be implemented?

CSO-Temal says:
FCO: yes, that would be our basis, but the output of this entity is not great, that is a reason we are having trouble detecting it, a mere increase could only be due to stress, or perhaps extra thinking, etc...

CO__Valar says:
*OPS* Acknowledged.  Keep me informed.

TO_Corjet says:
CMO: what? is something wrong?

CSO-Temal says:
::Hears sensors go off::  XO: Collision alert, Sir!

OPS_Kerst says:
*CO* Yes, Sir.

XO_Hicks says:
FCO:  Evasive maneuvers, now!

CNS_Toni says:
XO: If this entity is still on board, what makes you think that it will communicate at all?

CMO_Tae says:
TO: Do you ever listen to what I tell you?

FCO_Talac_Zal says:
::Heads back to the CONN::

OPS_Kerst says:
::Diverts power to engines::

CSO-Temal says:
XO: Sir, what of the other ships?

FCO_Talac_Zal says:
::Sets a course away from the asteroids::

CSO-Temal says:
XO: They will be destroyed if we leave them there.

XO_Hicks says:
CNS: I don't.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Turns back to the console, checks his calculations again.  Smiles, turns back:: XO: Twenty minutes Sir.  I'll have to do some manual configuration though.

OPS_Kerst says:
FCO/XO: Engines at full power. What about the freighter?

XO_Hicks says:
CSO:  Proceed.

FCO_Talac_Zal says:
::Engages full impulse away from the asteroids::

CO__Valar says:
::Stands from the desk and walks out of the Ready Room onto the Bridge:: XO: Report.

CSO-Temal says:
OPS: can we use the tractor beams again?

TO_Corjet says:
::Smiles:: CMO: Kara, it's nothing personal, it's just I don't think I need rest, but if you really think I need some, I'll go for a short rest...

CNS_Toni says:
XO: Perhaps it is gone back into the nebula. ::Thinks: It has not killed any of us::

OPS_Kerst says:
CSO: It will slow us down. FCO: Time to impact?

XO_Hicks says:
CO: There is an asteroid headed for us.

CMO_Tae says:
TO: I wouldn't tell you to go if I didn't think that you needed it.

FCO_Talac_Zal says:
OPS: Checking now.

XO_Hicks says:
CNS: Anything is possible at this point.

CO__Valar says:
FCO: ETA to intercept?

CEO_Corjet says:
::Sets the sensor systems to be ready for the new Interphasic scanning:: Self: That will do it from here:: Turns back to Hicks::

CO__Valar says:
CSO: Put the asteroid on the main viewer.

FCO_Talac_Zal says:
CO: ETA to impact is 5 minutes, Sir.

TO_Corjet says:
CMO: Well, I got to say, I think it's pointless.  I've been doing nothing for the past few days, so I'm fine, plus I'm sure they need me on the Bridge to help find this entity.

CSO-Temal says:
::Activates view screen::

CMO_Tae says:
::Crosses her arms ::

CO__Valar says:
FCO: Very well, continue evasives.

Host James says:
Action: The Asteroid tumbles slowly towards the Cutlass and is visible on the main view screen.

FCO_Talac_Zal says:
CO: Aye, Sir.

CMO_Tae says:
TO: If they need you, they'll let you know.

CSO-Temal says:
XO: On its current path it will hit the Klingon ship dead on, though we would get caught in the shockwave.

CTO_Marek says:
::Watches at the image on the main viewer::

CO__Valar says:
::Looks at the view screen:: CSO: Anything unusual about this asteroid?

CEO_Corjet says:
::Looks over the ships power systems, shields with a frown.  Activates emergency backups::

FCO_Talac_Zal says:
::Continues to move the Cutlass out of the asteroids path::

OPS_Kerst says:
CO: Warp power is available.

CO__Valar says:
OPS: Acknowledged.

CSO-Temal says:
CO: I am detecting slight shockwaves, something may have exploded, Sir, perhaps a planet and this has been blown out

XO_Hicks says:
CSO: We can evade it, it's slow moving.

TO_Corjet says:
CMO: Yes, but I'd rather be there. I didn't enjoy quarantine and would like to find that entity.

FCO_Talac_Zal says:
CO: We are out of the asteroid’s path, Sir.

OPS_Kerst says:
CSO: There was only 1 planet in this system!

CO__Valar says:
FCO: Move us out of range in case of shockwaves.

CSO-Temal says:
OPS:I know.

FCO_Talac_Zal says:
CO: Aye, Sir.

CMO_Tae says:
TO: You aren't in quarantine anymore.

EO_Piester says:
::Tuning up the warp engines::

TO_Corjet says:
CMO: Yes, that's why I want to get back to my duty!

CSO-Temal says:
XO: Yes, Sir, we are but if the Klingon ship is destroyed we will need to be at a greater distance so as to not suffer shockwave damage.

OPS_Kerst says:
CSO: ::Quietly:: My God......

FCO_Talac_Zal says:
::Moves the Cutlass 5000km away from the other vessels::

CNS_Toni says:
CSO: It is possible that the entity is not still on board.

OPS_Kerst says:
CSO: Can we scan for the planet?

CMO_Tae says:
::Wonders why Tasha is being so stubborn::

CSO-Temal says:
CO: Permission to launch a probe, Sir.  It might have been the Viirixian planet that exploded.

XO_Hicks says:
CSO: I agree.

CO__Valar says:
CSO: If we launch a probe they will detect it.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Looks to Hicks:: XO: May I go to install the new sensor configurations or...::Points to the view screen::

CSO-Temal says:
CNS: Being a subspace being, it is not confined to ships as we are, it could have left.

TO_Corjet says:
CMO: Kara, I'm sorry.  I just missed being on duty and want to get back to it.  I'm really restless and I doubt I'd be able to sleep.

CSO-Temal says:
CO: We can launch a class three probe, they are designed to be invisible not even some modern sensors can detect them.

CMO_Tae says:
TO: You don't have to sleep.  Just rest.

XO_Hicks says:
CEO: I need you here right now.  Your EO can do it, can't he?

OPS_Kerst says:
CSO: A warp speed probe won't be detected, but the data will be limited.

CO__Valar says:
CSO: Very well.  Launch the probe and log all telemetry.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Smiles with assurance:: XO: I’m sure he can.

TO_Corjet says:
::Sighs in resignment:: CMO: Okay, but I'm not going for too long.  I'm bored of doing nothing!

CNS_Toni says:
::Continues to view data::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Raises his hand to call Piester:: XO: Shall I inform him?

CSO-Temal says:
OPS: A class three should suffice.  ::Loads a class three probe into torpedo bay::

CMO_Tae says:
TO: I'm not doing much either.  So don't think you're the only one.

CO__Valar says:
::Sits down in the command chair and watches the asteroid::

OPS_Kerst says:
::Connects with probe's systems for a data link::

XO_Hicks says:
CEO: Please do.

FCO_Talac_Zal says:
::Slows the Cutlass once the 5000km have been reached::

TO_Corjet says:
::Gets up to leave::

OPS_Kerst says:
CSO: Data link established.  We can launch.

FCO_Talac_Zal says:
::Turns the Cutlass back facing the two vessels.

CSO-Temal says:
::Launches probe for Viirixian system:: CO: Probe away, receiving data.

Host James says:
Action:  The asteroid collides with the Klingon ship, destroying it.  The resulting explosion also destroys the Andorian ship.

OPS_Kerst says:
::Monitors incoming data::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Taps his com badge:: *EO* Piester.  I need you to reconfigure the internal sensors for Interphasic scanning.  ::Smiles::

CO__Valar says:
::Watches the explosions on the screen::

CNS_Toni says:
::Looks at view screen at the explosions::

TO_Corjet says:
CMO: Bye, Kara.

EO_Piester says:
*CEO* Aye, Sir, can you send me the schematics for the reconfiguration?

CMO_Tae says:
TO: Bye.  Let me know if you need anything.

CNS_Toni says:
::Blinks at the brightness of the explosions::

TO_Corjet says:
::Heads for turbolift::

CMO_Tae says:
::Walks into her office and sits down ::

CO__Valar says:
*TO* Please report to the Bridge, on the double.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Looks down at the engineering console with a sad frown as the ships explode:: *EO* Transmitting them now.  ::Sends the data to Piester::

CSO-Temal says:
CO: The planet is still there.

CO__Valar says:
CSO: Acknowledged.  Status of the shockwave?

TO_Corjet says:
*CO* Yes, Sir.  I'm on my way.  ::Enters turbolift:: Bridge.

FCO_Talac_Zal says:
::Stands ready at the CONN::

CSO-Temal says:
CO: Although I am getting gamma and theta radiation.  ::Makes sure to log all data::

EO_Piester says:
::Watches data scroll through the console:: *CEO* Data received, Sir.

OPS_Kerst says:
CSO: Radiation? Did they nuke themselves?

CMO_Tae says:
::Leans back in her chair and sighs::

CSO-Temal says:
CO: There was only a minimal one, it has dissipated.

TO_Corjet says:
::Exits turbolift and enters the Bridge:: CO/CTO: What did you need me for?

CEO_Corjet says:
::Runs level 3 diagnostics on the ships systems, having transferred Engineering controls to his console::

CO__Valar says:
CSO: Acknowledged.

CSO-Temal says:
OPS: The probe is still headed that way.  We can get a more detailed sensor readout when it comes closer to the planet.

CO__Valar says:
TO: Take your station, Ensign.

CTO_Marek says:
TO: I need you to help me to do some monitoring from the console. 

CSO-Temal says:
OPS: Though from this data it would appear to be some type of crisis, the atmosphere is in ruins.

TO_Corjet says:
::Walks over to the console:: CTO: What are we monitoring?

CO__Valar says:
XO: Status on the scanning device?  ::Looks over to Hicks::

EO_Piester says:
::Removes panel and starts to work on the Interphasic scanning::

OPS_Kerst says:
CSO: We just lost the data link with the probe!

CEO_Corjet says:
XO: I've transferred engineering controls to the Bridge, Sir.  All systems fine. ::Turns back to his work:::

FCO_Talac_Zal says:
CO:  Should we stay here or move closer to investigate?

CSO-Temal says:
::Watches as screen goes blank:: OPS: At least the probe will self-destruct when it loses contact with us.

CO__Valar says:
FCO: Stand by.

XO_Hicks says:
CO: Engineering is reconfiguring the sensors now, Sir.

FCO_Talac_Zal says:
CO: Aye, Sir.

XO_Hicks says:
CEO: Acknowledged.

CO__Valar says:
XO: Acknowledged.

OPS_Kerst says:
CSO: But what broke the connection?  Did the probe fry or did something destroy it?

FCO_Talac_Zal says:
::Awaits the COs orders::

CSO-Temal says:
CO: On last scan from the probe it appeared that the planet had undergone some crisis, possibly a nuclear war, but the atmosphere is in shambles.

CNS_Toni says:
::Puts down her PADD::

CO__Valar says:
CSO: Can you determine when this occurred?

CSO-Temal says:
OPS: The increase in radiation was probably the cause of the connection breaking.  It has happened before near stars.  This is not much different.

XO_Hicks says:
CSO: Are there any life signs on the planet?

CNS_Toni says:
CSO: Could this crisis have occurred in the past, like many years ago?

CSO-Temal says:
CO: We just left the system a while ago, so not long ago.  The decay of radiation in the atmosphere seems to be at minimal levels.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Smiles over at Tasha:: *EO* How's the work going?

XO_Hicks says:
CSO: Temal, I inquired about life signs.

TO_Corjet says:
::Smiles back at Randy and continues watching the console::

EO_Piester says:
*CEO*  Fine Sir, everything is going smoothly so far.

CO__Valar says:
::Waits for the CSO's answer to the question of life signs::

CSO-Temal says:
XO: Unknown.  The radiation was too thick.  A few scattered areas possibly but even if there were, the Prime Directive would prevent us from assisting them

OPS_Kerst says:
::Diverts power to the sensors::

XO_Hicks says:
CSO: Agreed.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Giggles softly to himself.  Sends a message through the console, telling Tasha that she's a Mommy::

OPS_Kerst says:
CSO/CO: But what if it was the entity?

CEO_Corjet says:
*EO* Good.  Inform me when you’re done.  Corjet Randy, out.

CSO-Temal says:
OPS: The entity?  How do you say that?  Are you saying the entity put all that radiation there?

TO_Corjet says:
::Laughs as she sees the message and sends one back saying he's a daddy, then goes back to watching::

EO_Piester says:
*CEO*: Aye, Sir.  ::Wonders when he will have the skills the CEO has::

FCO_Talac_Zal says:
CO: I recommend we go in and investigate closer, Sir.

CO__Valar says:
TO: Anything on long-range sensors?

CSO-Temal says:
CO: Sir, there have been no additional signs of the entity, if one even existed in the first place.  The Cutlass may be safe.

CNS_Toni says:
CSO: I submit, that maybe the entity was really not trying to harm anyone, it was just trying to get home, and the vessels were in it's way.

OPS_Kerst says:
CSO: No, If it's subspace based it's not bound to a ship. We saw how violent the possessed Klingon was.  If it jumped into the Viirix ship, it could have made it to the planet and used whomever it possessed to start a war.

CO__Valar says:
CNS: And the people also?

CTO_Marek says:
CO: Nothing appears on long-range sensors, Sir.

TO_Corjet says:
CO: No, Sir, nothing for the moment.

CO__Valar says:
CTO/TO: Thank you.

CNS_Toni says:
CO: They may have provoked it with their acts of hostility, first.

CSO-Temal says:
OPS: It's possible, but the evidence to that would be hard to collect.  Mostly speculation would result.  I would guess perhaps a type of world war was in progress.

TO_Corjet says:
CO: I think we're being blocked.  The radiation or something is messing with our sensors.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Smiles as he sees that the ships systems are still fine.  Runs an internal sensor-log scan.  Making a database for the new sensor configuration::  Self: That'll do it.  ::Taps the console, waiting::

OPS_Kerst says:
CSO: We'll have to check the sensor logs.  I do not remember any type of fighting being reported on the planet 3 hours ago.

CO__Valar says:
XO: Do we have the sensors reconfigured yet?  We need to scan the Cutlass to make sure the entity has left the ship.

CSO-Temal says:
OPS: We can check for large scale attacks, but the entire planet may have seemed silent if all the people had taken cover underground for an impending nuclear strike.

XO_Hicks says:
CO: I will find out.  *EO* What is the status on the sensors?

EO_Piester says:
*CEO* I think I've got it.

OPS_Kerst says:
CSO: True.

CNS_Toni says:
CO: Maybe the entity did not start the war. The planet’s civilization could have been confused by the changes it caused by passing through its atmosphere.

CTO_Marek says:
CO: Sir, I did a complete scan of the ship a few moments ago and nothing appears on the internal sensors.

OPS_Kerst says:
CSO: It just seems not to much of a coincidence.

CSO-Temal says:
::Looks at the CNS::

CO__Valar says:
CNS: Possible, however it is still speculation.

CNS_Toni says:
CO: The energy this entity contains could be just that powerful.

EO_Piester says:
*XO* Sir. I just finished configuring the sensors and they are ready.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Smiles, thinking about Tasha:: *EO*: Good.  I'll run a system’s check now.  ::Looks to Hicks with a raised eyebrow as if asking him if its okay::

CSO-Temal says:
OPS: Perhaps this entity came from the planet, maybe a type of way to pass their legacy on, though that is speculation as well.

Host James says:
Action: Sensors are detecting a level 10 shockwave coming in fast on the Cutlass.  Another explosion has occurred on the planet.  ETA to Cutlass 10 seconds.

CSO-Temal says:
CO: Shockwave alert!  ::Sensors buzz::

CO__Valar says:
CTO: Red Alert!

CO__Valar says:
FCO: Evasives!

CTO_Marek says:
CO: Right, Sir.  ::Sets red alert mode::

FCO_Talac_Zal says:
::Moves the Cutlass away at full impulse::

XO_Hicks says:
FCO: Warp speed any heading, now!

OPS_Kerst says:
::Reroutes full power to shields and engines::

Host James says:
Action: The shockwave hits the Cutlass.

CSO-Temal says:
*Ship wide* Brace for impact!

OPS_Kerst says:
FCO: Warp power available!

CSO-Temal says:
::Grabs onto console::

CO__Valar says:
::Falls to the deck from the impact, hits her head and passes out::

TO_Corjet says:
::Grabs the console but is still thrown::

OPS_Kerst says:
::Thrown to floor::

CNS_Toni says:
::Grabs console, braces for impact::

CTO_Marek says:
::Avoids falling::

FCO_Talac_Zal says:
::Engages warp drive warp 8::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Checks the automated Red Alert diagnostics as the shockwave hits, balancing himself against the console::

CSO-Temal says:
::Is thrown back against a wall, grunts as the breath is knocked out of him::

XO_Hicks says:
::Grabs hold of his chair::

CTO_Marek says:
::Checks hull status::

CMO_Tae says:
::Grips the sides of her chair ::

EO_Piester says:
::Flies over console into a wall::

TO_Corjet says:
::Gets up and sees Valar pass out:: *CMO* We need a medic now!

CNS_Toni says:
::Falls to floor hitting head against wall::

XO_Hicks says:
ALL: Damage report!

TO_Corjet says:
::Runs over to Valar and checks for a pulse::

XO_Hicks says:
::Goes to check on the CO::

CSO-Temal says:
::Stands up, noticing a large bruise and some bleeding::

Host James says:
Action: Consoles are blowing up everywhere.

XO_Hicks says:
TO: Do you have a pulse?

CNS_Toni says:
::Blinks, shakes head, falls over again, unconscious::

CMO_Tae says:
*TO* On my way!  ::Grabs a medical kit::

CSO-Temal says:
::Gets toward the center of the Bridge, away from the consoles::

TO_Corjet says:
::Leans over Valar’s body trying to shield her from exploding consoles::

EO_Piester says:
::Jumps up and checks warp engines::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Checks the ships systems, sighs, looks to Hicks:: XO: Warp core destabilizing.

FCO_Talac_Zal says:
::Tries to gain control of the Cutlass as it spins out of control::

TO_Corjet says:
XO: Yes, but it's faint.

Host James says:
Action: The console in front of Zal explodes.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Frantically tries to stabilize the warp core::

CTO_Marek says:
::Watches TO/CO while running systems checks::

XO_Hicks says:
CEO: Disengage warp core.

CSO-Temal says:
::Drags self over to engineering console.  Tries to initiate warp core shutdown in case the CEO hasn't done so yet::

FCO_Talac_Zal says:
XO: Helm not responding, Sir.  We are dropping out of warp.

CMO_Tae says:
::Runs to the turbolift:: Bridge!

CEO_Corjet says:
::Power downs the warp core:: XO: Done..

TO_Corjet says:
::Looks for a clearer spot to put Valar::

OPS_Kerst says:
::Tries to stand, console explodes behind him throwing him forward::

XO_Hicks says:
FCO: Keep trying.  OPS: Do we have shields?

CTO_Marek says:
XO: Sir, hull integrity is decreasing.  Now at 85% and dropping.

OPS_Kerst says:
::Passes out::

FCO_Talac_Zal says:
::Flies across the Bridge into the view screen::

CSO-Temal says:
::Watches OPS pass out, grabs a med kit and runs over, trying to apply pressure to his own wounds::

EO_Piester says:
*CEO*: You may want to get down here if you can.  The warp core looks badly damaged!

Host James says:
Action: Zal is electrocuted.

TO_Corjet says:
::Checks for breathing signs in Valar as she sees others pass out::

XO_Hicks says:
CSO: Transfer helm control and try to maneuver us.

CMO_Tae says:
::Steps onto the Bridge:: Self: Oh my....

CEO_Corjet says:
::Looks to where Tasha was then turns back and checks the ships systems again:: XO: Hull breach.. Deck 1.  Force fields off-line.

XO_Hicks says:
CEO: Acknowledged.

TO_Corjet says:
::Sees Zal get electrocuted and runs over to him and pulls him away from the console::

CSO-Temal says:
::Takes out hypo and gives it to OPS, tries to get him to awaken.  Is glad he's married to the CMO::

Host James says:
Action: Those on the Bridge feel an irresistible urge to exhale as the atmosphere is sucked out from the Bridge.

CEO_Corjet says:
*EO* It is.  I need you ready to start repairs.  She’s destabilizing.  I’m trying!  Hoping his plan works::

CSO-Temal says:
XO: We need to abandon ship!  ::Picks up OPS and rushes out as air disappears::

XO_Hicks says:
::Losing consciousness::

CTO_Marek says:
::Chokes::

TO_Corjet says:
::Tries to hold her breath but slowly feels it slip out::

XO_Hicks says:
ALL: Get to main engineering!

EO_Piester says:
*CEO* Aye, Sir, it is a challenge but I am working on it!  The anti-matter containment field is off-line!

CSO-Temal says:
::Dives into the Jeffries tube and climbs away, still carrying OPS::

CTO_Marek says:
XO: Abandon ship call, Sir?

TO_Corjet says:
::Grabs an oxygen mask and puts it on::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Sighs heavily:: XO: Antimatter containment failing:: Tries frantically to stabilize the core.  Using all of his tricks::

XO_Hicks says:
CTO: Negative!  Get to Main Engineering!

Host James says:
Action: Everyone is pinned by the forces of the Cutlass being thrown around as some of the anti-matter pods explode.

TO_Corjet says:
::Takes another and puts it on Zal while grabbing another for Valar::

CTO_Marek says:
::Goes after XO::

CTO_Marek says:
XO: Let me help you, Sir.

TO_Corjet says:
::Feels herself forced to the ground::

CSO-Temal says:
::Opens a Jeffries tube door and is thrown out by forces::

XO_Hicks says:
::Unable to move::

CMO_Tae says:
::Collapses on the floor ::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Is pinned by the explosions, after seeing the core become stable:: Self: Ahh!!!

Host James says:
Action: Fire erupts throughout the ship, igniting anything flammable.

TO_Corjet says:
::Pushes against the ground and slowly drags herself over to Valar and puts the oxygen mask on her handing one to XO and CTO::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Grunts:: Self: I hope they remain stable.  ::Tries to get back up::

CSO-Temal says:
::Throws OPS into an escape pod, prepares to activate if needed:: *XO* Sir, we should abandon ship, we can come back later if the ship survives!!!!

TO_Corjet says:
::Screams as she's caught on fire::

CO__Valar says:
::Begins to wake up after breathing in the oxygen::

XO_Hicks says:
ALL: Prepare to abandon ship!!

EO_Piester says:
::Pinned against the wall wondering if he will be the first to die::

CO__Valar says:
::Tries to get up as she sees several of the crew laying on the floor and smoke coming from the consoles::

CMO_Tae says:
::Tries to get to her feet ::

Host James says:
Action: The remaining anti-matter pods erupt, releasing tremendous amounts of energy, tearing the ship apart in one cataclysmic explosion after another.

CNS_Toni says:
::Awakens slightly begins crawling to turbolift::

XO_Hicks says:
ALL:  Abandon Ship!!!

CO__Valar says:
::Taps her com badge:: ALL: ABANDON SHIP!

CEO_Corjet says:
::Looks for Tasha::

CO__Valar says:
ALL: GET TO THE ESCAPE PODS!

CNS_Toni says:
::Taps badge: Beam CNS to escape pod.

CSO-Temal says:
::Jumps into escape pod and ejects it with OPS and watches as fire is all around the ship::

Host James says:
Action:  The Cutlass is no more.  Debris and crispy bodies float throughout this local region of space.

Host James says:
=/\=/\=/\= Pause Kootenai Station Mission =/\=/\=/\=

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