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

CSO-Temal says:
::Examines the PADD the CO handed him during the briefing::

Host CO_Valar says:
::Exits her Ready Room into Ops::  ALL: Morning' everyone!

OPS_Kerst says:
::In Ops at OPS, running diagnostics::

OPS_Kerst says:
::Looks up:: CO: Morning, Commander.

CTO_Marek says:
::In Ops running a diagnostic on Main Phaser Module::

CSO-Temal says:
::Notices the CO and acknowledges her entrance::

EO_Piester says:
::On his way to CO's cabin to fix her replicator::

Host CO_Valar says:
OPS: Is everything on schedule?

Host CO_Valar says:
::Walks to the replicator::  Computer: Coffee, black.

CTO_Marek says:
CO: Morning, Commander.  I need to talk with you for a minute.

CSO-Temal says:
::Checks up on what the database has to say about time loops.  Runs over the incident involving the USS Enterprise-D and the USS Bozeman::

OPS_Kerst says:
CO: Actually, we are running slightly ahead of schedule.

Host CO_Valar says:
::Takes her cup of coffee from the replicator::  CTO: Certainly, Lt.  In the Ready Room?

Host CO_Valar says:
OPS: Excellent!  ETA, civilian ships?

CTO_Marek says:
CO: Right.  ::Heads for the Ready Room::

OPS_Kerst says:
CO: Within the hour, Sir, look’s like the first one is due in 20 minutes.

Host CO_Valar says:
::Walks to the Ready Room and turns before entering:: OPS: Very good.  Carry on, Lieutenant.  ::Enters Ready Room as the doors close behind her::

EO_Piester says:
::Enters the CO’s quarters and walks to the replicator and starts running a diagnostic::

CSO-Temal says:
::Places the PADD on the console and has the computer run a series of scans on it, including a spectral analysis::

Host CO_Valar says:
::Sits down behind the desk::  CTO: Have a seat, Lieutenant.  ::Motions him to a chair::

OPS_Kerst says:
;;Looks at the CSO:: CSO: She seems happy today.

CTO_Marek says:
CO: ::Sits down in front of the CO’s desk::  Sir, in order to give an appropriate assignment to the new tactical officers, I would like some more information about their activities.  For example, what exactly did this Gamma Squad do? 

CSO-Temal says:
::Raises an eyebrow and looks back to OPS::  OPS: Indeed, perhaps the completion of the station's maintenance is involved in her mood.  ::Goes back to his scans::

Host CO_Valar says:
CTO: Gamma squad was the best of the best, Lieutenant.  They were an elite security team trained in covert operations and tactics.

EO_Piester says:
Computer: Give me test item Alpha 2-4-3.

OPS_Kerst says:
::Looks around the empty Ops and wonders where everyone is at::

CTO_Marek says:
CO: I assume they have enough experience in action.

EO_Piester says:
::Replicator spits out item Alpha 2-1-5::

Host CO_Valar says:
CTO: Yes, especially LtJG. Lewis.  He was Gamma Squad team leader and you may find his clerical and organizational skills exceptional.

CSO-Temal says:
::Reviews the results from the scans on the PADD and begins a multi-phasic scan::

EO_Piester says:
Self:: Hmm…..Computer: Run diagnostic on the voice recognition system.

OPS_Kerst says:
::Notices a comm::

CNSToni says:
::Sitting in her office going over some reports of crew sessions::

CSO-Temal says:
::Notices the increased efficiency of the new sensor arrays::

CTO_Marek says:
CO: I see.  And any particular reason I should know why you recommend I assign the other officer to Ops, if I may ask this, Sir?

OPS_Kerst says:
COM: Cutlass: This is Kootenai.

Host CO_Valar says:
CTO: Ensign Bailey is an excellent Bridge officer, however he tends to be late at times for his duty shifts.

OPS_Kerst says:
CO: Sir, I think you should come out here.  The Cutlass has reported destroying what appears to be a Romulan probe headed for Demimonde V.

CSO-Temal says:
::Crosschecks the chronometers from the Cutlass and Kootenai, verifies that they lost six weeks while enroute to Kootenai Station::

CTO_Marek says:
CO: Understood, Sir. That's all I have to ask.  Now, with your permission?  ::Stands::

OPS_Kerst says:
COM: Cutlass: Any signs of other activity?

Host CO_Valar says:
*OPS* ::Nods to the CTO that he is dismissed::  On my way, Lieutenant.

CSO-Temal says:
::Hears OPS, scans that region::

CTO_Marek says:
::Exits the Ready Room into Ops::

Host James says:
<Cutlass Officer> COM: Kootenai:  No, Sir.  We've tractored the remains of the probe and are analyzing it.

Host CO_Valar says:
::Stands and walks out of the Ready Room to Ops::  OPS: Report.

EO_Piester says:
::Runs a tricorder over the terminal's phase transition chamber::

OPS_Kerst says:
CO: The Cutlass has tractored the remains on board and are analyzing it.  They report no other activity.

CSO-Temal says:
::Scans for tachyon fields and sub-space distortions near the planet::

CTO_Marek says:
*CNS*: Can I have, let's say a little talk with you now?  ::Resumes diagnostic routines while waiting for CNS to answer::

Host CO_Valar says:
OPS: Acknowledged.  Keep me posted on their findings.

OPS_Kerst says:
CO: Aye, Sir.

OPS_Kerst says:
CSO: Anything on sensors in that region?

CNSToni says:
*CTO*: Yes, I am available right now.

Host CO_Valar says:
OPS: Notify Lt. Temal, please.  I want him to coordinate with the Cutlass in case they need help with the analysis.

CSO-Temal says:
OPS: No tachyon signatures and the only sub-space disturbances are from our own satellites.

OPS_Kerst says:
::Looks at Temal:: CSO: Did you catch all that?

CSO-Temal says:
OPS: Aye

CNSToni says:
*CTO* I'll meet you in my office momentarily>

CTO_Marek says:
CO: Sir, with your permission, I would like to go to see the Counselor.

CSO-Temal says:
::Sets up a data link with the Cutlass and reviews their findings::

OPS_Kerst says:
CSO: Timing seems bad, just minutes away from the arrival of the first civilian transport.  A little too coincidental I think.

CTO_Marek says:
*CNS*: Acknowledged. I'm on my way.

Host CO_Valar says:
CTO: Permission granted.  Please don't forget to meet the new tactical officers at the airlock

CTO_Marek says:
CO: I wouldn't miss that for anything, Sir.  ::Heads for the turbolift::

OPS_Kerst says:
::Notices scanners::

CNSToni says:
*OPS* I expect you come to my office at 15:00.  Just a reminder.

Host CO_Valar says:
::Nods as she watches the CTO exit Ops::

OPS_Kerst says:
ALL: The first two ships are entering the system, destination, Kootenai.

Host CO_Valar says:
OPS: Excellent.

OPS_Kerst says:
*CNS*: Understood. ::Grumbles under his breath::

CTO_Marek says:
::In the turbolift on his way to CNS office::

CNSToni says:
::Continues to read reports, preparing for arrival of CTO::

CSO-Temal says:
OPS: We'll have to alert the Cutlass to be ready for anything with all the civilians and their ships nearby we'll be pressed when it comes to watching the planet.

CTO_Marek says:
::Exits turbolift headed to the CNS office::

EO_Piester says:
Self: Oh, what is wrong with this replicator?  ::Runs a level-3 diagnostic on the voice interpreter::

CTO_Marek says:
::Rings the door chime of the CNS Office::

OPS_Kerst says:
CSO: Aye.  Lets have the Cutlass go to yellow alert you think?

CNSToni says:
CTO: Come in.

CNSToni says:
CTO: Have a seat, anywhere.

CTO_Marek says:
CNS: Thanks, Counselor. 

CNSToni says:
CTO: Can I get you a soft drink or anything?

CSO-Temal says:
CO: Sir, I've cross checked with the Cutlass' and Kootenai's computers and have been able to confirm we did have a 'lapse' of six weeks in which we have no record.  After checking the database I have found similar cases, recently one involving the USS Enterprise-D and the USS Bozeman.

CTO_Marek says:
CNS: I have two objectives to accomplish with this talk.

CSO-Temal says:
OPS: It would be wise.

CNSToni says:
CTO: Okay, you may begin.

OPS_Kerst says:
COM: Cutlass: Please be advised, we have civilian transports entering the system.  With your little discovery we are recommending you go to yellow alert at this time.

Host CO_Valar says:
CSO: Very well.  Have the Cutlass reset their chronometer and check to make sure the station's chronometers are accurate also.

CTO_Marek says:
CNS: You have found some very confusing things in my last personal logs, I guess.....::pauses to take a deep breath::

OPS_Kerst says:
COM: Transport 1: Transport 1, please dock at Docking Bay 1.

CSO-Temal says:
CO: With that recent probe being launched near the planet, I'd like to suggest launching a series of probes to act as makeshift border patrols.  They would give us an early warning detection grid around the planet.

OPS_Kerst says:
COM: Transport 2: Transport 2, you are cleared to dock at Docking Bay 3.

Host James says:
<Cutlass Officer> COM: Kootenai:  Understood.

CNSToni says:
CTO: Yes I have read them, but I want you to explain.

OPS_Kerst says:
CSO: Three more ships are enroute.  This place is going to be busy soon.

EO_Piester says:
Self: Hmm……it couldn't be the replicating center otherwise the hole station would be having problems.

Host CO_Valar says:
CSO: Good idea.  Proceed.

CTO_Marek says:
CNS: Err...you sure understand that this is a bit difficult for me, as I am Vulcan.

LtJGLewis says:
::Waits for the transport to dock::

CSO-Temal says:
::Accesses a time beacon and verifies Kootenai's time.  Sends a message to the Cutlass to reset their chronometers as well::

CTO_Marek says:
CNS: I have to say the last events have caused some strange reactions, confusing my thoughts indeed.

OPS_Kerst says:
CO: Just an update. The first 2 ships have docked and there are 3 more in the system.

CSO-Temal says:
CO: The Cutlass confirms it has reset its internal clocks.  ::Sets about preparing a series of probes::

Host CO_Valar says:
CSO: Acknowledged.

CTO_Marek says:
CNS: I have to say I am experiencing feelings.  ::Blushes::

Host CO_Valar says:
OPS: Acknowledged.

LtJGLewis says:
::Sits patiently::

OPS_Kerst says:
COM: Transport 3: Transport 3, please proceed to Docking Bay 2.

CNSToni says:
CTO: It is all right to feel things.

Host CO_Valar says:
::Walks over to one of the tactical stations and pokes around::

OPS_Kerst says:
COM: Transport 4: Transport 4, please proceed to Docking Bay 4.

LtJGLewis says:
::Stands:: Bailey: Well, let's get aboard.

OPS_Kerst says:
COM: Transport 5: Transport 5, you are cleared for Docking Bay 5.

CTO_Marek says:
CNS: Excuse for a moment. *OPS*: Please keep me informed about the transport.

EO_Piester says:
::Runs scan over the matter-energy conversion matrix and notices a misalignment::

OPS_Kerst says:
COM: Belkani 1: Belkani 1, you may proceed to Docking Bay 20.

CSO-Temal says:
::Finishes preparing probes::  CO: I have twenty class-one probes ready to launch, they should provide an eighteen-twenty minute early warning for the Cutlass.

CNSToni says:
CTO: No matter who we are we have them.

OPS_Kerst says:
COM: Belkani 2: Belkani 2, you are cleared for Docking Bay 22.

Host CO_Valar says:
<Bailey> ::Stands::  Lewis: Okay.  ::Bends over and picks up his duffle bag and slings it over his shoulder then follows Lewis out of the transport and through the airlock::

LtJGLewis says:
::Walks to the airlock and steps across to the station::

CNSToni says:
CTO: But this confuses you too much?

Host James says:
Action: The civilians begin to filter out into the Promenade.

OPS_Kerst says:
ALL: Now we see if everything really is working okay.

CTO_Marek says:
CNS: Counselor, I am a Vulcan and this situation created a lot of trouble in my mind and even the whole Ancient Masters Knowledge is... well not helpful.

Host CO_Valar says:
::Activates the monitors and watches as the crowds come onto the Promenade::

LtJGLewis says:
Bailey: I guess we wait for someone to meet us.

OPS_Kerst says:
::Mumbles to himself: 5 civilian transports and 2 freighters all in the first minutes and our FCO just happens to be reassigned before it all starts::

CSO-Temal says:
::Looks to OPS:: OPS: We have tested all of our systems before letting civilians onboard haven't we?

CNSToni says:
CTO: Explain to me why it is you cannot have knowledge of impending death when it did happen to all of us?

CSO-Temal says:
CO: Permission to launch probes, Sir?

Host CO_Valar says:
<Bailey> ::Stands to one side as the crowd bumps into him and steps on his feet.  Let's off a low growl::

OPS_Kerst says:
CSO: Yes, but you know Murphy's Law.

Host CO_Valar says:
CSO: Launch probes.

CTO_Marek says:
CNS: Excuse again.

LtJGLewis says:
Bailey: Take it easy, Ensign.

CTO_Marek says:
*OPS*: Please keep me informed about the new tactical officer's arrival.

CSO-Temal says:
::Chuckles slightly:: OPS: I believe so.  "What ever can happen will" isn't it?

CNSToni says:
::Taps finger on desk::

OPS_Kerst says:
*CTO*: Sorry to interrupt, but it appears you new officers are here.

CSO-Temal says:
::Loads probes in torpedo bays 1-10 and fires a double series of probe launches.  Watches as they head for their destinations::

Host CO_Valar says:
<Bailey> ::Looks at Lewis::  Lewis: Maybe we should com the Bridge....err...I mean Ops?

CTO_Marek says:
*OPS*: Thanks a lot. 

LtJGLewis says:
Bailey: If I know Commander Mitchell, she would have sent someone already.  We don't need to call Ops.

OPS_Kerst says:
::Notices a red light flashing and curses under his breath::

CTO_Marek says:
*LTJG Lewis*: I'll be with you in a minute, Lieutenant.

CSO-Temal says:
::Coordinates with the Cutlass to confirm the full activation of the detection grid::

CSO-Temal says:
::Overhears OPS:: OPS: Problem?

Host CO_Valar says:
<Bailey> Lewis: Well, we just can't barge in on her like that.  She'll be upset with us and this is only our first day on the station.

OPS_Kerst says:
*EO* We have a power outage in section 1 of the Promenade.

EO_Piester says:
::Finishes matter-energy conversion matrix realignment:: Computer: Water, 31c.

OPS_Kerst says:
CSO: Murphy!

CTO_Marek says:
CNS: Yes, I assumed that for you it's all right but for a Vulcan... I don't really know how to manage it.

LtJGLewis says:
*CTO* We'll be waiting.

CNSToni says:
::Looks over at the CTO::

OPS_Kerst says:
::Tries rerouting power to the affected section::

Host CO_Valar says:
<Bailey>  ::A woman and four little children stomp past him and step on his right foot::  Grrrrrrr........

CNSToni says:
CTO: It seems you have duties to attend to.  Before you go, begin to think on this.

CSO-Temal says:
::Laughs and watches the probes.  Sends another message to the Cutlass after not receiving a response::  COM: USS Cutlass: Please confirm the activation of the detection grid.

CTO_Marek says:
CNS: Can you understand me, CNS?  I am afraid this may interfere with my duties.

Host James says:
Action: A plasma conduit ruptures in section 1 of the Promenade.  Kootenai automatically goes to yellow alert.

OPS_Kerst says:
::Curses loudly::

LtJGLewis says:
::Aloud:: What the...?

CTO_Marek says:
CNS: Counselor?

Host CO_Valar says:
OPS: Report!  ::Sees yellow alert on the tactical monitor::

EO_Piester says:
::Water appears in replicator.  Hears yellow alert::  Self: Now what?

OPS_Kerst says:
*EO* We have a plasma conduit rupture in section 1 of the Promenade.  Get on it now!

CSO-Temal says:
CO: Sir, the Cutlass is not responding to my hails, there may be a situation.  Perhaps OPS should try hailing them.

CNSToni says:
CTO: When you try so hard to not think about your feelings, it will bring them on even heavier.  Just try to let these thoughts come easily.

OPS_Kerst says:
CO: Plasma conduit blew on the Promenade.

CTO_Marek says:
*OPS*: What has happened? 

EO_Piester says:
*OPS* On my way now.  ::Runs out of the CO’s quarters to the Promenade::

CNSToni says:
CTO: And let them go just as easily, will you try that?

OPS_Kerst says:
*CTO* You might want to get up here, we're not sure.

CTO_Marek says:
CNS: I will try.

Host CO_Valar says:
OPS: Try hailing the Cutlass.  Lieutenant Temal has not been able to establish contact.

CSO-Temal says:
*Sickbay*: Send medical teams to the Promenade, ruptured plasma conduit!

CTO_Marek says:
CNS: Duty calls, Counselor.  I would like to continue this chat later, if there is no problem for you?

Host James says:
Action: Sickbay teams respond.

CNSToni says:
CTO: Come back and see me again when it gets a little quieter, okay?

CSO-Temal says:
::Focuses long-range sensors on the Cutlass' location::

LtJGLewis says:
::Sees everyone rush about the Promenade::

CTO_Marek says:
*OPS*: On my way.

CNSToni says:
CTO: I will look forward to your other objective.

Host CO_Valar says:
<Bailey> ::Notices the Yellow Alert and looks at Lewis::  Lewis: Should we go to Ops?

OPS_Kerst says:
CO: Sir, the Cutlass reports they have destroyed another Romulan probe and are analyzing the debris.

CNSToni says:
::Watches as CTO jumps into action::

CTO_Marek says:
::Runs to the turbolift::

EO_Piester says:
*OPS* Can you reroute all power away from this area?  ::Runs into the Promenade::

LtJGLewis says:
Bailey: I'll ask.

CSO-Temal says:
CO: Long-range sensors show the Cutlass in orbit of the planet.  Why it is not responding is still a mystery.

CTO_Marek says:
::Enters the turbolift:: Ops.

OPS_Kerst says:
CO: Sir. I recommend red alert.  The plasma conduit may have been sabotage.

LtJGLewis says:
*Ops* LtJG. Lewis to operations.  Shall Ensign Bailey and I report there?

Host CO_Valar says:
OPS: Negative.  We don't want to alarm the guests.

OPS_Kerst says:
*EO* On it!  ::Reroutes power away from section 1::

OPS_Kerst says:
CO: I think it is a little late for that.

CTO_Marek says:
*LTJG Lewis*: I'd like you and Ensign Bailey to meet me at Ops, now!

Host James says:
Action: Section 1 of the Promenade is illuminated by an eerie green glow of a plasma fire.

LtJGLewis says:
*CTO* Aye, Sir, on our way.

LtJGLewis says:
Bailey: Let's go!

CTO_Marek says:
::Enters Ops::

LtJGLewis says:
::Rushes to the nearest turbolift::

Host CO_Valar says:
<Bailey> ::Follows Lewis to the turbolift::

EO_Piester says:
*CO*: I need the power cut or were not going to be able to get even close to that plasma fire.

LtJGLewis says:
::Enters turbolift with Bailey right behind him:: Ops.

Host CO_Valar says:
OPS: Cut power to the Promenade deck.

CSO-Temal says:
::Cuts plasma flow to the affected lines, makes sure fire systems are operating::

OPS_Kerst says:
::Tries again to cut power to section 1 of Promenade::

CNSToni says:
::Hears yellow alert and opens a station-wide com link to her office::

OPS_Kerst says:
CO: Trying, Sir.

LtJGLewis says:
::Turbolift reaches the Ops deck::

CSO-Temal says:
CO: We could beam any trapped personnel out if necessary.

LtJGLewis says:
::Enters Ops::

Host CO_Valar says:
CSO: Proceed.

OPS_Kerst says:
*EO*: Power is off now.

CTO_Marek says:
::Looks at the new officers enter Ops::

CSO-Temal says:
::Watches as the dot disappears off of his screen::  CO: The Cutlass has vanished.

Host CO_Valar says:
CTO: Evacuate the Promenade deck.

CTO_Marek says:
CO: Right, Sir.

EO_Piester says:
*OPS*: Thanks.

Host CO_Valar says:
<Bailey> ::Exits the turbolift to Ops::

CSO-Temal says:
::Begins beaming personnel to transporter rooms::

OPS_Kerst says:
CSO: What?

CTO_Marek says:
*SEC*: Evacuation protocols, Promenade.

CNSToni says:
::Is contacted by daycare on deck 13::

LtJGLewis says:
CTO: ::Approaches the CTO::  LtJG. Jay Lewis reporting for duty, Sir.

CSO-Temal says:
OPS: The Cutlass is no longer on sensors.

CTO_Marek says:
*SEC*: Report when evacuation is complete.

OPS_Kerst says:
ALL: Uh oh.

Host CO_Valar says:
<Bailey> ::Sees the Commander standing at the tactical station and rushes up::  CO: Ensign Bailey reporting for duty, Sir.

OPS_Kerst says:
CSO: The probes, could they have been mines or torpedoes?

CTO_Marek says:
*LtLewis/Ensign Bailey: Welcome to the Kootenai. But please leave the introduction for later.

CSO-Temal says:
OPS: If all personnel are out of the area we can seal the area where the fire is and pump out all the oxygen.

LtJGLewis says:
CTO: Yes, Sir.

CSO-Temal says:
CO: Strange, the Cutlass has reappeared.

Host CO_Valar says:
Bailey: Welcome aboard, Ensign.  Take your station over there.  ::Nods to one of the tactical consoles::  We have a plasma fire on the Promenade.  ::Nods to LtJG. Lewis then goes back to monitoring the plasma fire and evacuation procedures::

EO_Piester says:
::Grabs extinguisher and tries to put out some of the smaller fires::

LtJGLewis says:
::Looks over at the CO::

CTO_Marek says:
*LtLewis/Ens.Bailey*: I need you both to assist me on this situation. Suggestions?

OPS_Kerst says:
CO: I am getting a message from the Cutlass. They're saying the same thing they did before. I don't think it's really them.

LtJGLewis says:
*CTO* Other than evacuating the Promenade and finding the cause of the situation, I have nothing to add.

CNSToni says:
::Listens while daycare workers have a conflict over authority::

Host CO_Valar says:
OPS: Acknowledged.  Trace the source of the transmission.

Host CO_Valar says:
Lewis: Report to Security on the double and assist with the evacuation.

OPS_Kerst says:
CO: Aye, Sir.  ::Tries to trace source of transmission of Cutlass hail::

LtJGLewis says:
CO: Aye, Sir.

LtJGLewis says:
::Enters turbolift:: Security.

CSO-Temal says:
*EO*: Try erecting force fields around the larger fires and letting them burn themselves out by running out of oxygen.

EO_Piester says:
::Extinguishing plasma fires::

Host CO_Valar says:
::Taps the tactical console and monitors the activity on the Promenade deck::

OPS_Kerst says:
CSO: Can you help with this trace?  It looks like it’s from the Cutlass.

CSO-Temal says:
OPS: The Cutlass is still orbiting the planet.

CNSToni says:
::Sorting out arguments with workers::

LtJGLewis says:
::Enters security::

CSO-Temal says:
CO: We could send a civilian ship to investigate or a runabout.

OPS_Kerst says:
CO/CSO: It appears the Cutlass is still in orbit around Demimonde V.  Shall I hail them to confirm?

Host CO_Valar says:
CSO: Not yet.

Host CO_Valar says:
*EO* Report!

EO_Piester says:
::Extinguisher runs out.  Grabs another one and continues putting out fires::

Host CO_Valar says:
OPS: Affirmative.

CSO-Temal says:
::Begins a sub-space trace on the messages they have received from the Cutlass::

OPS_Kerst says:
COM: Cutlass: USS Cutlass, this is Kootenai Station, please respond.

CTO_Marek says:
::Scans Promenade to detect any possibility of sabotage on the Promenade::

CTO_Marek says:
CO: Sir?

Host CO_Valar says:
CTO: What is it, Lieutenant?

EO_Piester says:
::Wipes sweat off his brow:: *CO*: I've got the plasma fires out.

Host James says:
<Cutlass Officer> COM: Kootenai: This is the Cutlass.

LtJGLewis says:
::Helps in the evacuation of the Promenade::

CTO_Marek says:
CO: I would like to join LtJG. Lewis and Ensign Bailey on the Promenade.

Host CO_Valar says:
*EO* Excellent.  Investigate the cause immediately.

CSO-Temal says:
::Tries to reestablish contact with the probes::  CO: We've lost contact with the probes now.

OPS_Kerst says:
COM: Cutlass: Please confirm, how many probes have you destroyed?

EO_Piester says:
*CO*: Aye, Sir.

CNSToni says:
::Again begins reviewing crew logs::

Host CO_Valar says:
CTO: Very well.  Bailey, go with the CTO.

Host CO_Valar says:
<Bailey> CO: Aye, Sir.

Host James says:
<Cutlass Officer> COM: Kootenai:  Probes, Sir?

Host CO_Valar says:
<Bailey> ::Follows the CTO::

CTO_Marek says:
::Heads for turbolift:: Ensign, you are with me.  ::Enters turbolift::

EO_Piester says:
::Grabs tricorder and scans internal power grid around blown plasma circuit::

LtJGLewis says:
::Looks around for any stragglers::

Host CO_Valar says:
<Bailey> CTO: Aye, Sir.  ::Follows the CTO into the turbolift::

OPS_Kerst says:
COM: Cutlass: You reported destroying some Romulan probes. Please confirm the number of probes destroyed.

CSO-Temal says:
CO: The validity of the messages from the probes is accurate.  The messages did originate from the Cutlass.

LtJGLewis says:
::Finds an injured crewman::

Host CO_Valar says:
CSO: Acknowledged.

Host James says:
<Cutlass Officer> COM: Kootenai: You must be mistaken...  we haven't...  wait...  we are detecting an incoming probe now, Sir, on a direct course for Demimonde V.

CSO-Temal says:
*Cutlass*: You didn't destroy and Federation type probes did you?  We sent out twenty to assist you in watching the planet.

CTO_Marek says:
Bailey: Nice to meet you, Ensign.  ::Jumps into the promenade as the turbolift door opens::

CNSToni says:
::Finishes reviewing log of Commander Valar Mitchell.  Thinks: This is most interesting of all, I will call on her this evening::

LtJGLewis says:
*CO* There is an injured crewman here.

OPS_Kerst says:
CSO: Scan for temporal distortions around the Cutlass.  They sound like they're stuck in a temporal loop.

Host CO_Valar says:
*Sickbay* I need medical teams to the promenade on the double!

CTO_Marek says:
::Reaches LtJG. Lewis and sees the injured crewman::

Host CO_Valar says:
<Bailey> CTO: Thank you, Sir.  Glad to be aboard.

LtJGLewis says:
::Checks over the crewman though he isn't skilled in medicine::

OPS_Kerst says:
COM: Cutlass: What time is it?

CTO_Marek says:
::Scans him with his tricorder:: Lewis, this man is seriously wounded.  We should transport him to the Sickbay now.

CSO-Temal says:
OPS: I have been doing so.  The only readings I get can be accounted for by the satellites we have orbiting the planet.  ::Checks sensors again::

Host CO_Valar says:
<Sickbay> CO: Aye, Sir.  On our way now.

LtJGLewis says:
::Thinks: Looks like plasma burns::

Host James says:
<Cutlass Officer> COM: Kootenai:  We are attempting to lock on with a tractor...not working…locking phasers...firing...  ::The com is cut::

Host CO_Valar says:
<Bailey> ::Looks around for more injured people::

OPS_Kerst says:
CSO: Something is wrong with them or this situation.

LtJGLewis says:
Bailey: Help me with this one.

CTO_Marek says:
*OPS*: Please beam this crewman directly to Sickbay.

Host CO_Valar says:
<Bailey> Lewis: Aye, Sir.

OPS_Kerst says:
COM Cutlass: Cutlass, this is Kootenai Station.  Please respond.

CSO-Temal says:
OPS: I've run several scans but the interference from the Federation satellites is too great to get an accurate read-out.

OPS_Kerst says:
::Hears CTO and locks transporter and transports the injured crewman to Sickbay::

LtJGLewis says:
::Sees the crewman disappear::

LtJGLewis says:
CTO/Bailey: I think he was the only one.

Host CO_Valar says:
<Bailey> ::Watches as the injured person dematerializes::

EO_Piester says:
Self: Hmm, just looks like a faulty conduit.  I'd better save these reading and show them to CEO Corjet when I have some free time.

OPS_Kerst says:
CO: We've lost contact with the Cutlass.  They reported a probe headed for the planet and locked phasers.  Then we lost them.  I recommend red alert.

CSO-Temal says:
::Notices a blinking light, goes to it.  Thinks: Strange, didn't I already launch the probes?  Checks the database for launch records::

Host CO_Valar says:
OPS: Negative.  Remain at yellow alert.

EO_Piester says:
*ME*: Can you get me another plasma conduit to replace the one in the Promenade?

CTO_Marek says:
::Scans the area with the tricorder:: Lewis/Bailey: I think there is another one below this pile of metal. Please help me to remove them.

OPS_Kerst says:
CO: Something appears to have destroyed the Cutlass.  We should be prepared for battle.

Host CO_Valar says:
OPS: Dispatch a runabout to investigate.

LtJGLewis says:
::Bends over and helps to pick up the metal pieces with his ursine strength::

CSO-Temal says:
::Throws out an idea::  OPS: If needed, the station is capable of movement.

CNSToni says:
::Looks over from medical research lab to Sickbay and sees injured arriving::

OPS_Kerst says:
CO: Permission to lead the runabout.

Host CO_Valar says:
OPS: Negative.  Send the investigation team.  I need you here.

Host CO_Valar says:
OPS: I believe it is premature to assume the worst.

OPS_Kerst says:
CSO: I know.  I piloted it remember?

CSO-Temal says:
OPS: Would you check your records regarding the launch of the probe detection grid?  I could almost swear I launched them but the computer has no record.

LtJGLewis says:
::Grunts:: CTO: See him?

OPS_Kerst says:
CO: Sir, we have reestablished contact with the Cutlass.  It's the same message as before.  I think one of us is in a temporal loop.

CTO_Marek says:
::Watches Lewis and thinks: This man is really strong, indeed::

Host CO_Valar says:
::Raises an eyebrow and thinks: Temporal loop?  Oh no, not again::

EO_Piester says:
::Looks around at the damaged area::  Self: What a way to start!

OPS_Kerst says:
COM: Cutlass: Cutlass, please, what time do you have?

CTO_Marek says:
Lewis: Yes, Lewis. I can see his legs from here. Bailey, I need a hand!

CNSToni says:
*Sickbay*: When you have stabilized the injured and they can speak to me, let me know.

Host CO_Valar says:
<Bailey> CTO: Aye, Sir.  ::Grabs a large piece of metal and lifts::

CTO_Marek says:
::Starts to pull out the crewman::

Host James says:
<Cutlass Officer> COM: Kootenai:  What do you mean, what time, Sir?

OPS_Kerst says:
*Baker, Lewis, Fairchild* Report to pad 1 for launch.

CSO-Temal says:
::Frowns at their response::

OPS_Kerst says:
COM: Cutlass: What time do you have?  We believe we're in a temporal loop.

LtJGLewis says:
::Pushes the metal out of the way and hear the com::  *OPS* Aye, Sir, on my way.

LtJGLewis says:
CTO: I have to run.

LtJGLewis says:
::Rushes to launch pad 1::

CTO_Marek says:
Bailey: I got him!  ::Pulls the injured crewman out from under the metal::

OPS_Kerst says:
<Baker>: *OPS*: Aye, Sir.

CSO-Temal says:
CO: Strange, Sir, the probes, I could have sworn I launched them earlier but they seem to be in our bays ready to launch.

OPS_Kerst says:
<Fairchild> *OPS*: Aye, Sir, on my way.

CTO_Marek says:
::Checks the crewman with the tricorder::

LtJGLewis says:
::Arrives at launch pad 1::

Host James says:
<Cutlass Officer> COM: Kootenai:  Time is 2004 hours, Stardate 10006.01.

Host CO_Valar says:
CSO: How can that be, Lieutenant?  Check the logs.

EO_Piester says:
Self: Well, at least the damage was only in this isolated area.

CSO-Temal says:
OPS: Do we have constant access to the Federation Time Beacon?

OPS_Kerst says:
::Checks against the Koot’s time::

OPS_Kerst says:
CSO: Checking.

CTO_Marek says:
Bailey: He's fine, just a concussion. *Med Team*: I need your assistance over here.

CSO-Temal says:
CO: I did so, but there is no record of the launch.

Host CO_Valar says:
CSO: Check the Koot's chronometers.

CSO-Temal says:
::Tries to access the Time Beacon as well::

LtJGLewis says:
::Meets up with Baker and Fairchild::

OPS_Kerst says:
CO: The Cutlass is ahead of us somehow.

LtJGLewis says:
::Enters the runabout::

Host CO_Valar says:
OPS: ::Looks puzzled::  Are we lagging behind or are they moving ahead?

CTO_Marek says:
::As medical team arrives, tries to get closer to the plasma conduct::

CSO-Temal says:
CO: Confirmed.  We're behind the Cutlass.

OPS_Kerst says:
CO: Unknown, but they does appear to be some type of temporal looping going on but different from what we experienced before.

Host CO_Valar says:
CSO: Who is in the real time, the Cutlass or us?  ::Starts to feel a headache coming on::

EO_Piester says:
CTO: Can I replace it or do you want to do a further inspection?

LtJGLewis says:
::Prepares the runabout for launch::

CTO_Marek says:
EO: No, please hold on a minute.  I want to run some scans over it.  Please assist me.

OPS_Kerst says:
CO: Lewis is about to depart with a runabout for the Cutlass.  We should monitor it and try to figure out what is going on.  It should give us some idea.

Host CO_Valar says:
CSO: Wait......if you remember launching the probes but the probes are still in the launchers then it is we who are lagging behind.

CSO-Temal says:
CO: We appear to be ten minutes behind the Federation Time Beacon but that means the Cutlass is almost a day ahead.  Very strange and we just reset our clocks too.

EO_Piester says:
CTO: Yes, Sir, I already did some scans and it looks to me like a faulty conduit.

Host CO_Valar says:
OPS: Proceed.

LtJGLewis says:
*Ops* Runabout Nile ready for departure.

OPS_Kerst says:
CO: But the Cutlass destroys the same probe over and over again.

CTO_Marek says:
EO: No signs of any kind of sabotage?

OPS_Kerst says:
*Lewis*: Please stand-by.

EO_Piester says:
CTO: None that I could find.

CSO-Temal says:
CO: True but the fact that the Cutlass continues to destroy a probe headed for the planet makes it seem like they are in a loop as well.  ::Sighs::

LtJGLewis says:
*OPS* Standing by.

Host CO_Valar says:
OPS: Perhaps the Cutlass is also in a temporal loop just as we seem to be only slower?

OPS_Kerst says:
CO: Runabout 3 is ready to launch.  Shall I give them the go ahead?

Host CO_Valar says:
::Starts to feel the pain in her head::

Host CO_Valar says:
OPS: Affirmative.

CTO_Marek says:
EO: Okay, thanks a lot.  It’s just a terrible accident.  ::Closes his tricorder::

EO_Piester says:
CTO: Unfortunately.

CSO-Temal says:
CO: I suppose it is possible for us both to be in two separate loops, which are moving at different speeds.  I'll research it.  ::Checks computer database::

CTO_Marek says:
::On his way back to OPS::

OPS_Kerst says:
*Lewis*: You are cleared for launch.  Please keep your computers linked with Kootenai and the com system open. Report anything strange.

Host CO_Valar says:
<Bailey> ::Follows the CTO back to Ops::

LtJGLewis says:
::Starts up the engines::

LtJGLewis says:
*OPS* Acknowledged.

LtJGLewis says:
::Links computer and chronometer::

CTO_Marek says:
Bailey: Ensign: Let’s get back to Ops.

LtJGLewis says:
*OPS* Launching.

Host CO_Valar says:
<Bailey> CTO: Aye, Sir.

Host CO_Valar says:
::Slowly walks to her chair and sits down, deep in thought::

EO_Piester says:
::Starts to remove plasma conduit::

CSO-Temal says:
::Pours through the database looking for any previous accounts of this nature::

LtJGLewis says:
::Runabout Nile lifts off the platform::

CNSToni says:
*CO* When you have time, I would like to have a talk with you.

OPS_Kerst says:
::ponders the situation as he monitors the runabout, hoping for some answers.::

Host CO_Valar says:
*CNS* Acknowledged, Counselor.

CSO-Temal says:
::Begins making queries to narrow his search parameters::

Host James says:
Action:  As the runabout Nile leaves Kootenai Station, sensors tracking it begin to fail. The Nile disappears as it approaches Demimonde V.

CTO_Marek says:
::Breathes quietly as the turbolift softly goes to Ops::

CSO-Temal says:
OPS: Keep a constant link open with their clocks.  Perhaps we can jump on the problem as soon as they change from ours.

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

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