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

The "Wonders of the Universe Theme Park and Zoo" Grand Opening ceremony was a great success.  Just after the ribbon cutting ceremony hundreds of visitors entered the park.

CSO T'pucnamushi then led a tour of zoo for the senior staff and V.I.P.'s.

Not even an hour had passed when the station's alert klaxons sounded.  The station lights began flickering and the entire station began shuddering.  Crowds in the park and throughout the station began to panic as chaos broke out.

Reports from Lieutenant Bailey in Main Operations indicated a subspace distortion had opened up just outside Kootenai's outer markers.

Soon after a sphere the size of a small moon emerged from the distortion.

The sphere hovered motionless as the subspace distortion disappeared.  Scans of the sphere showed life signs numbering approximately 900 were aboard.  The sphere has not shown any kind of hostile intentions.

The senior staff is now in Main Operations, discussing what to do next.

Time lapse: 2 minutes...

Cast of Characters

Pablo Delsoglio as CO Captain Satok Marek
Eric VanSickle as TO Lieutenant Groth Masters
Bruce Oriani as CSO Lieutenant T’puchnamushi

Guest Appearance
SM-Darlene Wise as Admiral Valar Mitchell, Lieutenant Bailey and OPS Officer

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

TO_Masters says:
::Reviews the sensor readings::

CO_Marek says:
All: Maintain yellow alert status.

CO_Marek says:
CSO: Any progress on the scan results analysis, Mister T'pucnamushi?

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
::In Main Operations looking intently at the sphere on the view screen::

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
::Looks over at the Captain:: CO: Did you try hailing the sphere?

CO_Marek says:
Admiral: Several attempts were made, Admiral, with no positive results. ::Raises an eyebrow:: Considering the situation, I think we should consider a more active approach.  I mean, send an Away Team there, Admiral.

CO_Marek says:
::Turns back to the Main Screen::

TO_Masters says:
CO: No weapons on that thing.

CO_Marek says:
TO: Any weaponry signature, Lieutenant?

TO_Masters says:
CO: Negative.

CO_Marek says:
::Frowns:: TO: Understood  ::Blurts out:: What are their intentions? ::Raises an eyebrow::

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
::Ponders the away team suggestion a moment:: CO: Very well.  Do not forget the station is at maximum capacity, therefore it would not be wise to bring that thing any closer until we determine exactly what it is and what it's intentions are.

CO_Marek says:
Admiral: I agree.  I also ordered increased internal security in order to protect our visitors should the need arise.

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
::Nods:: CO: Agreed.  Take a runabout and two officers.  Keep me informed.

TO_Masters says:
All: We cannot ascertain what that thing's intentions are unless we establish some kind of communication with them.  No weapons might mean they're friendly.

CSO_T`pucnamushi says:
CO: There's nothing in the databanks that match what this thing is made of

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
::Looks over at the tactical station:: TO: We can only hope, Lieutenant.

CO_Marek says:
Admiral: ::With a happy kid expression in his face:: Yes, Sir! You read my mind... TO and CSO: You both are with me! ::Heads to the TL::

TO_Masters says:
::Follows the CO::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Bailey> ::Moves to tactical one::

CO_Marek says:
Bailey: You have Main Operations, Lieutenant.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Bailey> ::Looks over at the Admiral then back to the CO:: CO: Aye, Sir....

Host SM_Darlene says:
<OPS Officer> CO: Sir, the runabout Colorado is standing by on pad three.

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
::Raises an eyebrow then looks over at Bailey::

CO_Marek says:
::Answers to the OPS officer as the turbolift doors begin to close:: OPS: Understood.

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The CO, TO and CSO enter the turbolift and head for pad three.

CO_Marek says:
TO/CSO: I know what you are thinking...bad decision, eh?  Well, forgive me sometimes I get caught in the fury of the moment.  Anyway, let's proceed.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Bailey> ::Tilts his big furry head at the Admiral:: Admiral: Of course, you are in command, Sir.

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
Bailey: As you were, Lieutenant.  I assume command of Main Operations.

TO_Masters says:
CO: Of course, you're the Captain.

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
Bailey: Please inform Captain Marek of the change in command.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Bailey> Admiral: Aye, Sir.  ::Taps his COM badge:: *CO*: Bailey to Captain Marek.

CO_Marek says:
*CO*: Go ahead, Lieutenant

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Bailey> *CO*: Sir, the Admiral wishes to inform you that she has assumed command of Main Operations.

CO_Marek says:
::Raises an eyebrow:: *Bailey*: Understood.  Marek, out. ::Glances at the two officers with him and raises an eyebrow AGAIN::

TO_Masters says:
CO: I'll bet it was Bailey's idea.

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
ACTION: The turbolift arrives at the airlock to pad three.  The runabout Colorado is powered up and ready to launch.

TO_Masters says:
::Moves ahead to start pre-flight::

CO_Marek says:
::Exits the turbolift and heads straight into the roundabout and takes his seat, reading his console for the flight::

TO_Masters says:
CO: Preflight concluded.

CSO_T`pucnamushi says:
Self/Outloud: Possums on a gumbush.  ::Makes a beeline for the runabout, gets aboard and takes his seat::

TO_Masters says:
*Ops*: Colorado to Kootenai Operations, requesting launch clearance.

CO_Marek says:
TO: Engage launch when Flight Control gives clearance.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<OPS Officer> *Colorado*: You are cleared for launch.  Good luck, Operations, out.

CO_Marek says:
CSO: Any reports on the scans about the internal atmosphere?  Will we need to use EVA suits, Lieutenant?

Host SM_Darlene says:
<OPS Officer> ::Looks at the Admiral standing in the middle of Main Operations:: Admiral: Sir, the Colorado is ready for launch.

CSO_T`pucnamushi says:
CO: Scannings...

TO_Masters says:
CO: We're ready to go at your mark.

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
::Nods to OPS:: OPS: Very well.  ::Sits down in the command chair, eyes on the viewscreen::

CO_Marek says:
TO: We need to find a docking hatch or something similar. I guess transporter is not an option, am I right?

TO_Masters says:
CO: I'm not even sure whether we can even dock with it.  We may have to transport in.

TO_Masters says:
@::Launches the runabout::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The launching pad rises outside of the station and the Colorado heads out towards the sphere.

CO_Marek says:
@CSO/TO: ::Taps on his console:: Any ideas on the command area of the sphere? I am going trough these sensors readings, but they are definitevely incloclusive.

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
::Watches as the Colorado appears on the viewscreen:: Bailey: Have someone get me a cup of hot tea, please.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Bailey> Admiral: Right away, Sir.  ::Motions for a tactical officer to get the Admiral a cup of hot tea::

TO_Masters says:
@CO: I'm thinking it has to be somewhere at one of the poles of the sphere or otherwise near the outer surface.

CSO_T`pucnamushi says:
@CO: Scans shows that there be no active shields or dampenings fieldage, so beamage is possibilities, and theres is an oxygens rich atmospheres. No EVA suiting ups necessaries.

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The Colorado glides smoothly towards the sphere.  It is approaching the outer markers.

TO_Masters says:
@CO: ETA 30 seconds.

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
::Takes the cup of tea from the tactical officer and nods:: TO: Thank you.  ::Sips her tea::

TO_Masters says:
@CO: Approaching transporter range...

Host SM_Darlene says:
<OPS Officer> Admiral: Several requests are coming in from the V.I.P. ambassadors and representatives.  They want to know what is going on.

CO_Marek says:
@CSO: Good!. TO: I would think so, but my other assumption is that it could be right in the center.

CO_Marek says:
@TO: Bring the roundabout to total halt.

TO_Masters says:
@CO: Establishing parking orbit.  Engines registering full stop.

CO_Marek says:
@TO/CSO: So let's proceed to them.

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
::Puts her cup down and turns to OPS:: OPS: Have them brought to the observation lounge in thirty minutes.  I will meet with them as soon as Captain Marek and his team make their report.

TO_Masters says:
@::Grabs something sheathed and straps it to his back::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<OPS Officer> Admiral: Aye, Sir.

CO_Marek says:
@*Admiral*: Captain Marek to Admiral Mitchell.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<OPS Officer> Admiral: Incoming communication from Captain Marek, Sir.

CSO_T`pucnamushi says:
@CO: You be corrected. The Operations center is in the middles of the spherage.

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
OPS: On screen.  ::Stands::

CO_Marek says:
@CSO: Very well. There we will proceed then.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<OPS Officer> Admiral: Aye, Sir, on screen.  ::Puts the image of Captain Marek on the viewscreen::

TO_Masters says:
@::Puts a type I phaser in his pocket and a tricorder in another::

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
*CO*: Captain...

TO_Masters says:
@CO: Ready to go, Sir.

CO_Marek says:
@*Admiral*: Admiral, it is been determined that the command center of the sphere is located right in its center. Also sensors have determined that environmental conditions are safe, so we will beam in in a minute, Sir.

CSO_T`pucnamushi says:
@CO: Gettings of the coordinates.

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
*CO*: Very well.  Keep an open channel.  The V.I.P.'s are asking questions.  I will inform them of the situation in 30 minutes.  This is how long you have to get in there and determine the situation.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Bailey> Admiral: The sphere is stable, Sir, no change.

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
Bailey: Thank you, Lieutenant.

TO_Masters says:
@::Stands at the transporter::

CO_Marek says:
@*Admiral*: I would advise to avoid giving them any information until we establish what the sphere beings intentions are, Sir.  I will keep the COM channel open.  Marek, out.

CSO_T`pucnamushi says:
@CO: Coordinates received.  We can beams now if you wishes.

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The viewscreen in Main Operations returns to the image of the sphere and the Colorado.

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
::Sits back down and sips her tea::

CO_Marek says:
@::Grabs his phaser, his tricorder and stands next to the officers on the transporter pad:: TO/CSO: Let's beam in, gentlemen.

CSO_T`pucnamushi says:
@::Gets his tricorder, phaser, and tucks his small palm phaser into the "boot heel"::

CO_Marek says:
@Computer: Energize!! ::Feels ten years younger by saying that::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The away team is transported into the Operations center in the sphere.  The lights are dim.  There is no one in there.  There are no seats in front of the consoles, indicating an automated system.

CSO_T`pucnamushi says:
@::Begins running tricorder::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The Operations center is round in configuration.  Computer consoles and panels fill the walls.

TO_Masters says:
@::Looks around the command center, scanning things at random::

CO_Marek says:
@CSO: Let's try to access its main computer and find the crew manifest and logs.

CO_Marek says:
@TO: Find their Engineering and Tactical system.

TO_Masters says:
@CO: Aye Sir.  ::Scans around::

CSO_T`pucnamushi says:
@::Looks at the height of the console:: CO: Can I haves a boost?

CO_Marek says:
@*Admiral*: We are in what seems to be the Bridge, Admiral, so far nothing unusual.

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
*CO*: Acknowledged.  ::Continues to sip her tea::

CO_Marek says:
@CSO: I will help you, Lieutenant.  ::Grabs the CSO by his shoulders and deposits him on a console::

CO_Marek says:
@CSO/TO: What an illogical distribution of the consoles.

TO_Masters says:
@::Presses buttons at each panel:: CO: Must work for them, Sir.

CSO_T`pucnamushi says:
@::Carefully crawls along the consoles:: CO: Ahhh...heres we are.

TO_Masters says:
@::Keeps pressing buttons::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: Each time the TO presses a button the computer beeps but nothing changes.  The buttons and consoles have no identifying marks on them, just buttons, monitors and displays.  There is one access door on the wall.

CO_Marek says:
@CSO/TO: I will try to find their navigational system. We need to find where are they from.

TO_Masters says:
@::Pushes on what looks like a door::

CO_Marek says:
@CSO/TO: I think we should try to find the location of the life signs. Maybe we will be able to make contact with their species and accelerate our search.  Remember we only have 30 minutes.

CSO_T`pucnamushi says:
@CO: Ummm..Capitans. You no like this. The sphere systems seems to be of automateds. In other words, no crews at alls, therefore...No crewage, no crew logage.

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The door slid open automatically as the TO approached.

TO_Masters says:
@::Falls on his face through the door, expecting it to be there when he pushed it::

CO_Marek says:
@CSO: Let’s reinforce the idea of looking for the life signs.  If the ship cannot give us a clue on its origin and purpose, I am sure the people aboard will.

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

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