Host SM_Darlene says:
Prelude: Last time on ACTD Kootenai Station…

The shuttle team completed their analysis of the 21st Century shuttle and has returned to Operations to study the data collected.

CNS Torez is escorting Captain Lofton on a tour of the station while two of the shuttle crew remains within stasis chambers in Sickbay.

In further study of the history of the Challenger II Captain Pavielion has discovered that the shuttle reappeared on Earth's sensors on August 10, 2010 and moments later crashed landed on a small moon killing all onboard.

This proposes a serious dilemma for the Kootenai crew… Do they return shuttle and crew to a certain death or send back the empty shuttle to crash on a moon, which will certainly affect the space-time continuum?

Cast of Characters

Chad Snyder as CO Commander/Captain Micjoran Pavielion
Brian Wachendorf as XO Commander P’Dar Kerst
Randy Tirazona as CEO Commander Corjet Randy & NPC EO Jo
Eric VanSickle as CSO Lieutenant Taliza Cal & NPC Goode
Juanita Wilson as CNS Lieutenant JG. Alana Torez
Kytra Seliquini as TO Bao’tzhu Shengming Rr’Vellan
Steve Seliquini as OPS Ensign Rick Spicer
Mark Tordai as CIV Ensign Markus Townsend

Guest Appearance
Bafii as Captain Lofton of Challenger II

Host SM_Darlene says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<Resume Kootenai Mission>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

CEO_Corjet says:
::Nods as his Captain closes the COM.  Then quickly analyzes the choices of places to store the animals aboard the Challenger II.  He remotely transports the animals to Sickbay's Observation Lab 4::

CSO_Taliza says:
::Going over the tests for reopening the temporal rift::

Host CO_Pavielion says:
::Closes the COM to the senior staff and looks across at Commander. Kerst::  XO: your thoughts?

Capt_Lofton says:
::Walking along side the CNS, wonders what she will show him next::

CNS_Alana says:
::Standing near the turbolift waiting for Captain Lofton to join her::

Capt_Lofton says:
CNS:  Where to next?  ::Smiles charmingly::

TO_Rr-Vellan says:
::Twitches her tail, following the CNS and Lofton::

CSO_Taliza says:
*Goode*: John, how is the life sign simulators installation going?

OPS_Spicer says:
::At OPS relaying data collected from the shuttle to the research team computers::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Sends orders to the replication teams, then pauses:: *CO*: Should I use current technology?  Or would technology of their era be better, Sir? ::Brings up a listing of schematics::

CSO_Taliza says:
<Goode> *CSO*: Going according to schedule, Sir.

XO_Kerst says:
CO: Well, they fact that the shuttle crashes raises on issues with sending them back. DO we send them to their death? Were their bodies recovered? If not we could simply send back an empty shuttle. Of course that is if we can figure out HOW to send them back.

CNS_Alana says:
Lofton:  Well, Captain, I've just been informed that you are to go to the Challenger II and remove your personal belongings, ready?

CNS_Alana says:
::Looking over at TO::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Quickly tells the replication teams to stop the prior order.  Then looks over the blueprints for the auto piloting systems::

Capt_Lofton says:
::Stops in his tracks, a bit of a puzzled look on his face::  CNS: Why would I do that?  Your Captain said we would be heading back soon.

TO_Rr-Vellan says:
::Nods to the CNS:: CNS: After you Ma'am.

Host CO_Pavielion says:
*CEO*: As long as their sensors and systems do not report the new technology, it should not matter, use your best judgment.

CNS_Alana says:
TO: We will allow Captain Lofton to get as many personal things as he wants, and since we are his escort, we can carry a few things.

CSO_Taliza says:
::Wonders how long the XO will be meeting with the CO, wants to ask a few questions about his figures::

CNS_Alana says:
::Looking back to Capt. L::

Host CO_Pavielion says:
::Nods at the XO::  XO: Yes.  Most of this I believe we can fake or accommodate.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Looks over at the next console and orders Repair Team Alpha 07 to the Challenger II to start hooking up a power transfer system:: *CO*: Aye, Sir... I'll need to look over the Challengers systems.  I'll let you know my final decision.  But at the moment it will probably be our technology. ::Wonders how he's going to pull this off::

TO_Rr-Vellan says:
CNS: Understood ma'am.

CNS_Alana says:
Capt. L: Well, Captain, it seems that CO Pavielion has other plans right now, once we get you settled we will return to Ops and He will explain everything to you, Sir.

XO_Kerst says:
CO: Yes, However, if the bodies are supposed to be recovered, that could pose a challenge. We'd better make sure if they were or not.

Capt_Lofton says:
::Steadfast:: CNS: I think I would like those answers now.

Host CO_Pavielion says:
*CEO*: acknowledged, inform me when complete.

CSO_Taliza says:
::Wonders the ethics of this decision, sending back an empty Challenger II::

CNS_Alana says:
::Stepping into the turbolift:: Capt. L:  Shall we?

CEO_Corjet says:
::Puts in a request to the Medical Department to take care of the animals in Sickbay's Observation Lab 4.  Also notes that they're to be secured by a Tactical Officer too:: *CO*: Aye, Sir.

Capt_Lofton says:
::Doesn't move::

CSO_Taliza says:
*CO/XO*:, Sirs, can I have a word with you both?

CNS_Alana says:
Lofton:, Sir, I am not at liberty to discuss that with you, Sir, CO Pavielion will attend to that shortly, Sir.

Host CO_Pavielion says:
::Starts to respond to the XO, then hears the CSO::  *CSO*: Good idea, Lieutenant  ::Taps his COM panel::  *Station Wide*: All members of the senior staff are to report to the Briefing Room in ten minutes.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Looks over at the main console and brings up the schematic blueprints of the Challenger II.  Then downloads them to a PADD.  Pauses and then also sends them to Repair Team Alpha 7 as they'll help him.  Then sighs and shakes his head as he also sends them to his standby Damage Control team to get their analysis of the situation::

CSO_Taliza says:
*CO*:, Sir, this is something I wanted to talk to the two of you only.

Host CO_Pavielion says:
::Pauses again::  *CSO*: very well, Lieutenant, we are in my ready room ::Taps his COM panel::  *CNS*: counselor, please bring Captain Lofton along to the briefing.

XO_Kerst says:
CO: If we're not sending the crew back, we'll need to inform Star Fleet command of the Temporal...Incident. And request special counselors to help our new guests adjust.

Capt_Lofton says:
CNS:  No offense, but I don't plan on moving anywhere until I speak to the Captain.  ::Hears the COM and smiles::  That's better.

CSO_Taliza says:
::Walks over to RR entrance and rings chime::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Turns to head out of Operations, but turns back to his console after the Captain issues new orders.  Then starts tapping on the console, ordering the computer to assist in the analysis of the Challenger II's systems:: Self: Oh man...

Host CO_Pavielion says:
::Nods to the XO::  XO: Yes, Commander.  ::Hears the chime::  CSO: Enter.

CNS_Alana says:
::Motions toward the turbolift::

CSO_Taliza says:
::Enters:: CO/XO: Sirs, I have a very big problem with this plan.

CNS_Alana says:
*CO*: Acknowledged, Sir!

TO_Rr-Vellan says:
::Shifts her weight from one foot to the other, watching the CNS and Lofton, keeping a paw on her phaser::

Capt_Lofton says:
::This time he follows the CNS::

Host CO_Pavielion says:
::Turns in his chair and faces the CSO, closes the RR door::  CSO: Have a seat, Lieutenant, and continue.

CSO_Taliza says:
CO/XO: From what I'm hearing, history says the Challenger II crashes on a moon with all hands lost.  I'm beginning to believe that is the result if we send the shuttle back unmanned.

CNS_Alana says:
Lofton:, Sir, there is a change of plans, we will now go the Briefing Room and you will get more details about what is happening now.

Capt_Lofton says:
::Nods to the CNS::

CSO_Taliza says:
CO/XO: I'm thinking if the shuttle crew goes back, they would survive.

TO_Rr-Vellan says:
::Follows Lofton::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Sees that it's going to be a bit of a job to interface their technology with the Challengers.  Then starts trying to figure out if its possible for him to do it with their technology.  Knows it is but wonders how to hide such a system::

XO_Kerst says:
CSO: Since history records that it crashed, we don't want it NOT crash?

CSO_Taliza says:
XO: Sir, with all due respect, how did you do in Prof. Moriarty's quantum history class at SFA?

Host CO_Pavielion says:
::Nods as to what the XO says::  CSO: Would not sending them back be changing history?

Host CO_Pavielion says:
XO: Commander ::Looks at him:: Do not answer that.

CSO_Taliza says:
CO: I'm thinking that we're changing history right now by not sending them back, and that the research we've found is the result of our change.

XO_Kerst says:
::Opens his mouth to answer, then closes it::

CEO_Corjet says:
*EO Jo*: Jo?  Get over to the Challenger II.  Make sure that the power transfer conduit is in working order.  Do not transfer any power over until you have further orders from the Captain or me.. Corjet out. ::Taps on the controls to scroll through the diagrams::

CNS_Alana says:
::Exiting the turbolift and Walking across the Ops to Briefing room::

Capt_Lofton says:
::Follows::

OPS_Spicer says:
::Makes eyes at the CNS as she passes by::

CEO_Corjet says:
<EO Jo> ::Looks over to his Assistant:: AE: Take over here.  I have to head to the Challenger. ::Scratches his head as he heads out of Main Engineering::

Host CO_Pavielion says:
CSO: Lieutenant, I understand your concerns, but I believe Commander. Kerst and I are fully qualified to make these decisions.  We will have this conversation in the Briefing Room.  Now, please continue working on the temporal anomaly and bring your thoughts to the briefing.  ::Looks at the CSO::  Dismissed.

TO_Rr-Vellan says:
::Follows the CNS to the Briefing room, keeping a constant eye on Lofton::

CSO_Taliza says:
CO/XO: All I'm stating, sirs, is that we have to think fourth-dimensionally... ::Hears the dismissal:: Aye, Sir.  ::Goes to the Briefing Room::

OPS_Spicer says:
::Enters the Briefing Room and takes a seat::

CNS_Alana says:
::Entering the Briefing Room, motions for Lofton to take a seat and takes one herself::

XO_Kerst says:
::Waits for CSO to leave:: CO: He does bring up an interesting question. What if the history we're reading is the wrong one? How can we be sure? I hate temporal mechanics!

Host CO_Pavielion says:
::Waits for the door to close::  XO: Obviously we are up for quite a briefing, though I imagine he is not the only one who feels that way.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Updates the data on his PADD and slowly walks to the Briefing Room as he continues to analyze the Challenger II's systems for modification:: Self: Interesting. ::He enters the Briefing room and sits down::

CSO_Taliza says:
::Enters Briefing Room::

TO_Rr-Vellan says:
::Stands just inside the door of the Briefing room::

Capt_Lofton says:
::Takes the seat the CNS points to.  Glad that she is sitting close by.  Amazed at how feelings of fear and mistrust can dissolve so quickly::

Host CO_Pavielion says:
::Nods::  XO: It can be mind splitting ::Pauses::  Though do not field any questions regarding your qualifications.  ::Frowns::

CNS_Alana says:
::Reaches in her pocket and pulls out a PADD to make notes::

Host CO_Pavielion says:
::Looks at the time::  XO: ready, Commander?

XO_Kerst says:
::Nods:: CO: Unfortunately, yes.

Host CO_Pavielion says:
::Stand::  XO: then please assemble the staff ::Walks to his door and opens it::

XO_Kerst says:
::Leaves RR and heads for Briefing Room, making sure the senior staff is already there::

CNS_Alana says:
Lofton:, Sir, I'm sorry to not be able to discuss anything with you, but now I'm sure that CO Pavielion will make everything clear to you.

CSO_Taliza says:
::Sees the CEO:: CEO:, Sir, what do you think about what we're going to do with that shuttle and her crew?

Capt_Lofton says:
::Smiles at the lovely woman, soaking in her eyes, before nodding in understanding::

Host CO_Pavielion says:
::Walks across Operations to the Briefing Room, enters and walks to the head of the table, looks around and takes a seat::

OPS_Spicer says:
::Sits quietly listening and watching::

XO_Kerst says:
::Enters Briefing Room, smiles as he sees the CNS, waves of "happy thoughts" flood his mind before he returns to business::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Looks over at the rest of the Officers and the Challengers Captain.  Then turns to the CSO:: CSO: Not sure Cal.  I'm working hard on trying to get a bunch of systems working. ::Giggles::

CNS_Alana says:
::Smiles back at Lofton, then lowers her head looking at the PADD::

XO_Kerst says:
::Sits at right of CO::

TO_Rr-Vellan says:
::Crosses her arms behind her back and shifts her weight to the other foot, twitching her tail::

CSO_Taliza says:
CEO: I just think we might be going about it wrong.  ::Shuts up as XO and CO enter::

Host CO_Pavielion says:
XO: is everyone assembled, Commander?

CNS_Alana says:
::Looking up she sees XO enter the Briefing Room and senses he is feeling "happy waves" about them together::

XO_Kerst says:
::Quickly glances over room:: CO Yes, Sir.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Whispers quickly:: CSO: Maybe..  Maybe not.  It's one of the main things I don't like about temporal things. ::Stands at attention::

CNS_Alana says:
::Stands as CO enters the Briefing Room::
Host CO_Pavielion says:
XO: very well ::Looks around the table::  Captain Lofton: thank you for joining us, Captain  ::Faces the crew::  All: I am sure that many of you have guessed that I am considering not sending the Challenger II's crew back ::Continues::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Nods and then takes a seat::

OPS_Spicer says:
::Subtlety shakes his head::

CNS_Alana says:
::Takes her seat again, noticing that formality was forgone, at this meeting::

Capt_Lofton says:
::Thoughts forming in his mind, waits for the snake-man to continue::

Host CO_Pavielion says:
All: According to history, the Challenger II crashes on a small moon only minutes after reappearing on Earth's sensors and all hands are lost.  So the questions arise, do we send them back to their certain death?  Or send back an unmanned craft?

TO_Rr-Vellan says:
::Twitches her ears and makes a face::

CSO_Taliza says:
::Raises hand::

Capt_Lofton says:
::His comments are stripped from his tongue as he hears of his own death::

XO_Kerst says:
::Watches Capt. Lofton's face as he hears the news of his own death::

Host CO_Pavielion says:
::Looks around the table as his crew digests the information::  All: Comments?  ::Hopes they do not explode::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Sighs and shakes his head:: CO: Was their... ::Glances over at Lofton, then quickly turns back to his Captain::  Was their body’s recovered Captain?

CNS_Alana says:
::Senses that Lofton is afraid::

TO_Rr-Vellan says:
::Raises an eyebrow and watches Lofton::

CSO_Taliza says:
All: I expressed my concerns to the Captain and commander a few moments ago...

Host CO_Pavielion says:
::Looks at the Captain::  Lofton: Do not worry, Captain, you will have a say as well ::Turns to the CEO::  CEO: No, Commander, all that was found was ashes and wreckage.

CSO_Taliza says:
All: In my opinion, the historical account of that crash may be a result of what we're doing now, and only because we're NOT sending the crew back.

Capt_Lofton says:
::Sits back and listens, his face stoic::

Host CO_Pavielion says:
All: No bodies were ever discovered, and there were no reports of unusual findings.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Smiles as he begins to think of the possibilities:: CO: Well.  I maybe out of line in saying this.  But I think Lofton might have a say in this. ::Sits down and turns to Taliza::

CNS_Alana says:
::Leans over briefly and pats Lofton on the knee for comfort::

CSO_Taliza says:
All: It is my belief that if we send the shuttle back WITH her crew aboard, the Challenger II will not crash and the crew will make its destination safely.

Capt_Lofton says:
::Wants to snap at the CNS but realizes she is just concerned, he relaxes::

XO_Kerst says:
CSO: Since we haven't actually sent the shuttle back unmanned, the records shouldn't yet be affected by it. Unless you’re suggesting predestined. In which case our debate is already decided.

CNS_Alana says:
::Removes her hand just as quickly as she touched Lofton::

CSO_Taliza says:
XO: Sir, we might be making the mistake of not thinking fourth-dimensionally.

CSO_Taliza says:
XO: The shuttle had crashed probably because it WASN'T manned.

XO_Kerst says:
::Notices the CNS comforting Lofton, is momentarily jealous. It is quickly replaced by sympathy for his situation::

Host CO_Pavielion says:
CSO: Would that not change history?  One of the crew. ::Turns to Lofton::  Lofton: with all due respect and not meaning any harm ::Looks back to the CSO::  could be the next Hitler and cause the deaths of many key people before they invent technology that is critical today.

CNS_Alana says:
::Listening to comments::

TO_Rr-Vellan says:
CO: Sir? What would happen if the crew stayed on the station, in a place and time they were not meant to be in?  What of their families or future children and grandchildren?

CSO_Taliza says:
CO: Sir, all I'm saying is that we are already changing history.  Real history may have those three crewmembers getting medals of valor, becoming Senators and helping forge a peace.

XO_Kerst says:
TO: The shuttle crashed on a moon with all hands. What future children?

Host CO_Pavielion says:
TO: They had none, Ensign, not at least in the past.  As for our future, it is yet undecided.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Stands up and looks at CO Lofton, then turns to the TO:: TO: Maybe they are meant to be here, maybe not.  This is something we have to decide.

OPS_Spicer says:
ALL: If we send the shuttle back with the crew and they die, what have we accomplished? If we send it back without the crew and they are not recovered, what is changed? I see no difference in terms of the past.

TO_Rr-Vellan says:
::Nods:: CO: I see.

Capt_Lofton says:
::Chuckles to himself::

CSO_Taliza says:
OPS: I'm taking into account factors like manned vs. unmanned.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Turns to OPS:: OPS: I agree to a large extent. ::Turns back to Captain Lofton::

CNS_Alana says:
CO: True, and they could start a future here.

CEO_Corjet says:
Lofton: What do you think about this mess we've gotten ourselves into, Sir?

Host CO_Pavielion says:
CSO: On a type of mission as they were on, what are the odds that they will survive the remainder of the mission, even if they do not crash?  Mars is very far from Earth in their time, many problems may still arise and cause the death of the crew.

Host CO_Pavielion says:
::Pauses, looks to Lofton::  Lofton: Captain, what are your thoughts?  I realize that learning of your death must be shocking?

CSO_Taliza says:
CO: I don't believe they would have perished.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Nods with what his Captain is saying::

OPS_Spicer says:
CSO: That is true. If they have no progeny, then whether they die at the crash or later in our time makes no difference to the timeline from their point to this one. Only from this time forward will be impacted.

Capt_Lofton says:
All:  So this seems just like another run of the mill day for you all?  Decisions that affect the whole future of the universe.  Barbara Watson, one of MY crew, left a husband and two children at home.  if there is any chance that I can get her back to them, I'm going to take it.

Host CO_Pavielion says:
::Nods::  Lofton: Then again, what of her family in this timeline?  Would she be interested in knowing her great, great, etc... Grandchildren?

CEO_Corjet says:
::Nods and agrees with Captain Lofton's decision.  Then sits down::

CSO_Taliza says:
All: See?  We would have made one man a widower and two children orphans.

CNS_Alana says:
Lofton: But, Sir if your vessel crashes, then she will not get back to them any way.

OPS_Spicer says:
ALL: There are two theories of time. One is that time is a wave and cannot be changed. The other is that time is represented as particles and it can be changed.

Host CO_Pavielion says:
CSO: That is still assuming they survive, in our history, their families have already become orphans and widowers.

XO_Kerst says:
CSO: For your theory to be true, an event in our future, which hasn't happened, effects the past. This would imply that simply are intent, to send the shuttle back unmanned changes the past. This would say intent could change the past. But we haven’t taken that action yet. So unless this is a pre destiny situation...

Capt_Lofton says:
::Turns to the CNS::  CNS: I've been listening.  I hear what you all have to say.  Some of the words may not make sense to me, but I understand that you don't really know what will happen.  I'd rather take my chances the giving up.

CEO_Corjet says:
CSO: But who’s to say that either way they're not going to die?  All we know for sure is that according to our history, they all perished.   So in another way no matter what we do they all still may perish.

XO_Kerst says:
CSO: In which case are actions are already dictated, I contend that we haven’t yet changed the past because only actions can do that, not intent.

CNS_Alana says:
Lofton:  Understand, we are interested in preserving your lives, not sending you to a most certain death.

Capt_Lofton says:
CNS:  I don't think it's your choice.  ::Turns to the CO:: CO: Do you Captain?

CSO_Taliza says:
CNS: Their death is not certain.

OPS_Spicer says:
CSO: If you subscribe to that Lieutenant., then I say we have already changed the past. We have brought the shuttle's crew on board this station. Perhaps that has already caused their deaths. That cannot be undone.

CNS_Alana says:
::Nodding at Lofton, turns to face CSO::

Host CO_Pavielion says:
::Hears Lofton::  Lofton: Yes, I do think it is our choice.  This is not only your present, but also our future.  If we change one timeline, the other will most certainly follow suit.

CNS_Alana says:
CSO: Not completely, if, we can find a way to prevent it and be certain it will work, but how?

Capt_Lofton says:
CO: Then your only choice is to send us back.

CSO_Taliza says:
CNS: The only way I see preventing that crash is to man that shuttle.

TO_Rr-Vellan says:
::Thinks to herself, trying to keep all the timelines straight:: Self: I hate Temporal Mechanics.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Sits there and looks at his PADD while he talks to himself:: Self: I too wouldn't... Couldn't abandon my family by staying.  So I too would have no choice but to try to get back to them, even if it did mean my certain death.

Host CO_Pavielion says:
Lofton: Even if you will most certainly perish in the attempt?

CNS_Alana says:
::Making notes on her PADD, decides to let the others figure out the temporal mechanics of this::

Host CO_Pavielion says:
::Considers the situation and the feelings of the Challenger II's crew::

Capt_Lofton says:
CO: I'd rather take my chances back there.  My crew and I knew it might come to that.  But I sure won't stay here with my tail between my legs.  ::Nods an apology to the TO::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Taps on his PADD, then stops.  Looks to his Captain::

CNS_Alana says:
Lofton: Do you really want to take that chance?  Can you really go ahead with the plan knowing what you have been told about the crash?  Think about your decision a little bit longer, Sir.

Host CO_Pavielion says:
::Holds up his hands for silence::

CSO_Taliza says:
Lofton: Captain, do you feel your shuttle pilot can prevent a crash on the moon?

CNS_Alana says:
::Batting her eyes at Lofton::

TO_Rr-Vellan says:
::Nods back to Lofton and makes sure her tail stays behind her::

OPS_Spicer says:
CO: Shouldn't the rest of the shuttle's crew have a say in this? I know that if I were in that position, I would want to be heard.

Capt_Lofton says:
::Waits to hear what the CO has say, trying not to be distracted by the CNS::

XO_Kerst says:
ALL: There is still the danger of simply trying to go back through that anomaly. We don't know what that will do to the ship. We saw the damage from the first time you came through. That could be what causes the crash.

Host CO_Pavielion says:
::Looks around the table::  All: While one of my top priorities is to my crew, as a Starfleet Captain, it is my duty to protect the timeline whenever possible and protect our future.  While I do understand the feelings of the crew of both Kootenai and the Challenger II.  I must see history through and make sure everything happens as it was recorded.

Capt_Lofton says:
::Feels he understands the CO a little bit better now::

Host CO_Pavielion says:
All: We will carry through with my orders.  All that wish to protest may lodge a formal complaint with the admiral, but my decision is made.  We will attempt to launch the Challenger II in one hour.  Any that feel they cannot go through with this, may be relieved of duty until the mission is complete.  ::Looks at his crew again::  Dismissed.

CSO_Taliza says:
CO: Captain, may I state for the record that I think this is a bad decision and I will file a report with the Department of Temporal Investigations.

CNS_Alana says:
::Shrugs, cocks her head to the side and looks directly into XO 's eyes::

Host CO_Pavielion says:
::Nods to the CSO::  CSO: That is your right of course.  ::Looks around::  All: now get back to work and make preparations to send the Challenger II back unmanned.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Nods and stands.  Waits for a moment to talk with the Captain::

CSO_Taliza says:
::Exits the room and goes to the science station::

XO_Kerst says:
::Waits as the others leave::

TO_Rr-Vellan says:
::Waits for Lofton to exit::

XO_Kerst says:
CO: Never easy is it?

OPS_Spicer says:
::Smiles satisfied that the CO made the right choice::

Capt_Lofton says:
::Sits in his chair, the anger rising quickly::

OPS_Spicer says:
::Gets up and exits the Briefing Room and returns to his console in Ops::

CNS_Alana says:
::Stands and looks at Lofton before leaving the Briefing Room::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Walks up to the Captain and talks almost in a whisper:: CO: They have a remote piloting system aboard.  Not very hard to modify it, Sir.  I'll need a bit of time to make the modifications to the flight plan and make it so that they're undetectable.

Host CO_Pavielion says:
::Sighs::  XO: No, Commander, but on occasion, I must go the other way from seemingly popular opinion, if that is even what it was.  ::Looks up at the CEO::

CSO_Taliza says:
*Goode*: John, are those life sign simulators installed?

CNS_Alana says:
::Places hand on Lofton's shoulder::

Capt_Lofton says:
::Stands slowly and faces the CO::  CO: You have no right to decide the fate of my crew Captain.  We will go back with our ship.

Capt_Lofton says:
CO: This is not our place or our time.  We have no future here.

CNS_Alana says:
Lofton:, Sir would you like to continue a tour of the station, or would you like to go to your quarters for a while?

CSO_Taliza says:
<Goode> *CSO*: Ms. Plenty just finished the last component install.  We're testing it now.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Glances over at Captain Lofton, then to the TO.  Then turns back to his Captain::

Host CO_Pavielion says:
::Nods::  CEO: Acknowledged, Commander.  Have the ship set course through the anomaly and straight to Mars, it will most certainly come in contact with the moon on its course.

Capt_Lofton says:
::Ignores the CNS::

XO_Kerst says:
CO: For what it's worth, I don't believe the CSO's theory, manned or unmanned that shuttle is, going to crash.

CSO_Taliza says:
*Goode*: Report your findings when done.

CNS_Alana says:
::Senses the anger in Lofton::

CSO_Taliza says:
::Prepares a formal complaint to Adm. Mitchell and to the DTI::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Nods:: CO: Aye, Sir.  I'll notify you when I'm done. ::Turns and moves to exit the Briefing Room and motions the TO over towards the Captain and others before he exits::

Host CO_Pavielion says:
Lofton: Unfortunately, I do have a right.  It is our timeline that I am protecting as well, and I am unwilling to possibly risk trillions of lives on the bad feelings of a few people.  I am sorry, Captain.  You may remove any personal belongings your crew may value, but you will not be allowed to return to the Challenger II.

Host CO_Pavielion says:
TO: Ensign, accompany the Captain, see that he gets his belongings, but then escort him to Operations.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Walks over to the Tactical Station.  Then Orders the Security Teams to be doubled on his authority as Second Officer.  Then heads to the turbolift::

XO_Kerst says:
::Exits Briefing Room for Ops::

TO_Rr-Vellan says:
::Nods:: CO: Yes, Sir. ::Looks over at Lofton:: Lofton: Come on, let's go.

Capt_Lofton says:
::Angrier:: CO: Bull.  You're just scared.  You are taking the safe road even though you can see the right one in front of you.

CNS_Alana says:
::Looks from CO to Lofton::

Host CO_Pavielion says:
::Nods at Lofton::  TO: Please escort him out, Ensign.

Capt_Lofton says:
::Turns to the TO::  TO: Lets go.

Capt_Lofton says:
TO: Take me to my crew.

XO_Kerst says:
CSO: Any luck with controlling that anomaly?

CEO_Corjet says:
::Exits the turbolift and clears his entry into the shuttle bay with TO Bailey.  Looks around before he enters:: TO: Bailey... I know you know your job.  But make sure no one else enters unless it’s under the Command Staff's orders.  ::Nods and then enters::

CNS_Alana says:
::Stays behind to talk to CO::

TO_Rr-Vellan says:
Lofton:, Sir, we are going to get your belongings from the Challenger II.

CSO_Taliza says:
Computer: Complete the standard complaint file to Temporal Investigations and CC it with Adm. Mitchell, including an advisory to check historical records for the DNA findings of the Challenger II crew at the crash scene.

Capt_Lofton says:
TO: There is nothing there I need.  Take me to my crew.

Host CO_Pavielion says:
::Looks around::  CNS: Yes, Lieutenant?

TO_Rr-Vellan says:
::Nods:: Lofton: As you wish.

CSO_Taliza says:
XO: Sir, I had a few questions about your calculations.

CNS_Alana says:
CO: Sir, this was not an easy decision was it? I will try to make sure that Lofton does not think that this whole issue was his fault.  I’m sure if I can talk to him again, he will realize that this is the best thing for all of our times.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Enters the Challenger II and walks up to the main controls.  Then starts scanning them with his tricorder, making sure he's got everything correct before he starts working on it::

XO_Kerst says:
CSO: I can bet. I was either not opening the wormhole, or ripping space-time apart. I couldn't find a balance.

Host CO_Pavielion says:
CNS: Keep an eye on him and his crew.  I do not want them committing suicide or causing havoc.  I will meet with him in a few days to discuss this matter further.

CNS_Alana says:
CO: Yes, Sir, I will see OPS about their quarters.

CSO_Taliza says:
XO: I'm wondering if we combine my efforts, Ensign. Townsend's attempts and your equations.  We all might be on the right direction, but just weren't converging.

Host CO_Pavielion says:
::Nods::  CNS: Take charge of them and see to their needs.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Looks over the tricorder readings.  Then starts to reprogram the shuttles autopilot:: Self: This is a lot of work... ::Sighs as he's talking about being CEO and Second Officer::

XO_Kerst says:
CSO: Sounds reasonable.

CNS_Alana says:
CO:  Aye, Sir! ::Leaves Briefing Room and follows Lofton and TO to the Challenger II::

Capt_Lofton says:
CNS:  I'll need to speak to my crew right away.  They have to be told what has happened.

CNS_Alana says:
::Passing by OPS, she pauses::

Host CO_Pavielion says:
::Turns in his chair and looks out the view port::

CSO_Taliza says:
Computer: Extrapolate a scenario combining simulations made by myself Ensign. Townsend and Commander. Kerst and run simulation.

OPS_Spicer says:
::Looks up at the CNS and smiles widely:: Hello Alana.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Looks over the programming and then continues as everything looks fine:: Self: Ok... Just a bit more. ::Starts entering the course of the shuttle::

TO_Rr-Vellan says:
::Escorts Lofton to SB where his crew is::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: As the CEO enters the data into the shuttle computer, something goes haywire and the console burns out.

CSO_Taliza says:
<Goode> *CSO*:, Sir, the simulators are working perfectly.  NASA will think they're really aboard.

Host CO_Pavielion says:
::Contacts security, orders them to increase security around the shuttlebay and only allow access with strict orders from the command staff only, finds out the CEO has already done so::

CNS_Alana says:
::Smiles at OPS:: Hi, Rick.  Since Lofton and his crew are going to be with us permanently, would you assign them quarters not far from mine, I would like to be able to have easy access to them if needed.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Hears a beep on his tricorder and looks over as the console burns out.  Starts to cough from the smoke.  Then runs to grab a fire extinguisher::

XO_Kerst says:
::Waits for results with CSO::

CSO_Taliza says:
::Waits for computer results::

Host SM_Darlene says:
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