USS Nighthawk 10302.15

Regular Cast:
Chris Anderson as Commander Christopher Anderson 
Julien le Beau-Martin as Lieutenant Junior Grade Christian Keown 
Dylan Moss as Ensign Aleister Lessing
Sam Hung as Lieutenant Sid Monroe 
Tim Schols as Lieutenant Junior Grade Gary Jackson 
Steven Walker as Ensign Maxwell Spencer
Thomas Burnett as Cadet Taragorn Istari 

Ship Manager: Karriaunna Scotti

NPC:
Chris Esterhuyse as the voice of the computer

Missing in Action:
Martijn Lemmen as Ensign Edward Bluestine 

Announcements:
Time Lapse is 10 Minutes.
Thanks to Pam and Chris for helping us out in the absence of Karri.
Dylan and Possibly Chris (Anderson) will be away next week.

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CO_Capt_Anderson says:
Commanding Officer's Log: Stardate 10302.15: After the successfully rescue of Cadet Istari and the destruction of any information pertaining to the Nighthawk's abilities, we have resumed course for the Romulan Neutral Zone.  I'm hope to get underway as soon as possible...

CTO_LtJG_Jackson says:
::At the bridge, figuring out some ways to detect cloaked ships::

Civ_Cdt_Istari says:
:: exits the turbolift and steps on to the bridge ::

FCO_LtJG_Keown says:
::On the bridge, at the helm.::

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
::Standing at his console::  CO: Captain, the Chameleon will be ready when we arrive the Romulan Neutral Zone.

OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
::Stands at his station doing stuff::

CSO_Ens_Spencer says:
::At the Science station assisting the CTO with his efforts with the sensors::

CO_Capt_Anderson says:
::looks at his CEO:: CEO: Very Good Chief...

Civ_Cdt_Istari says:
:: looks around glad to be onboard the Nighthawk,  approaches the CO ::  CO : Cadet Istari reporting for duty.

CO_Capt_Anderson says:
::turns to OPS::  OPS: Is all the equipment that will be needed already on the Chameleon?

OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
CO: Yes Sir it is

CO_Capt_Anderson says:
CIV:  Glad to have you back onboard Cadet...please coordinate with the CSO on the sensors

Civ_Cdt_Istari says:
CO : Yes sir

CO_Capt_Anderson says:
FCO: What's our ETA to the RNZ?

 ChrisE says:
ACTION: Several blinky lights [TM] activate on Science I.

CSO_Ens_Spencer says:
::Checks his console:: CO: Sir, I think I've found something. These readings are familiar to me, but I will wait for the computer to make a full sensor analysis before making any conclusions.

Civ_Cdt_Istari says:
:: turns and approaches the CSO ::    CSO :  Hello, I am Cadet T'aragorn Istari ,  the captain asked me to help you with the sensors.

CSO_Ens_Spencer says:
Civ: Pleased to meet you. I've detected strange readings about 30 minutes from our current location. I'm trying to localise the distortion.

CO_Capt_Anderson says:
::walks over to the Science I::  CSO: What have you got Ensign?

OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
::Studies the readings from science on his console::

FCO_LtJG_Keown says:
::Checks his console.::  CO:  Still a few days, sir.

CTO_LtJG_Jackson says:
::Walks over to Spencer to have a quick look to confirm his readings::

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
::Walks to the FCO:: FCO: Lieutenant, Have you plotted a course through the RNZ?

CSO_Ens_Spencer says:
CO: Uncertain. There is a sensor anomaly approximately 30 minutes from our present location. The computer is still analysing the data through our library banks. It shouldn't take too much longer to confirm the particles detected.

CO_Capt_Anderson says:
::nods at the FCO and brings his attention back to the CSO and CIV::

FCO_LtJG_Keown says:
CEO:  To the neutral zone, not through.

CTO_LtJG_Jackson says:
::Walks back to his own console::

CO_Capt_Anderson says:
::nods:: CSO: Understood...let me know when you have something definitive

CSO_Ens_Spencer says:
CO: Aye sir.

OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
CSO: I also have the anomaly on my sensors.

CTO_LtJG_Jackson says:
::Taps some buttons, pulling up some old reports on cloaking devices::

Civ_Cdt_Istari says:
:: looks at the console and waits for the computer to finish the amylase of the sensor readings::

CTO_LtJG_Jackson says:
::Reads through the report:: Self: Tachyon particles, right? Now, how could we generate those?

CSO_Ens_Spencer says:
OPS: Interesting. Relay the data you have over to my station, and I shall run a comparison.

OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
::Relays the information::

CTO_LtJG_Jackson says:
::Turns around, facing the CO:: CO: Sir, there might be a way to detect cloaked ships. We could emit tachyon particles. I'm just not sure if we can emit those particles. CEO: Maybe you know, chief?

CO_Capt_Anderson says:
::thinks about it:: FCO: Lieutenant set a course towards the anomaly...but keep us at a safe distance

CSO_Ens_Spencer says:
::Receives the information and begins to run a comparison in hope that it may speed up the process::

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
::Turns around:: CTO: Emit who?

FCO_LtJG_Keown says:
CO:  Aye.  ::Adjusts course to move to head to the anomaly.::

OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
::Runs experiments on silicate-organic life forms::

CO_Capt_Anderson says:
CSO: Initiate a full sensor sweep on the anomaly...  OPS: Check with current star charts and the database to see if Starfleet can ID this anomaly.

OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
CO: Aye Sir.

CSO_Ens_Spencer says:
CO: Aye sir.

CSO_Ens_Spencer says:
::Runs a detailed sensor analysis of the anomaly, hoping for fast results::

ACTION: Sensors detect soliton particles being drawn towards the anomaly.

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
CO: Captain to emit the Tachyon emission we have to configure the deflector dish.

CSO_Ens_Spencer says:
::Detects the change:: CO: Sir, sensors reveal that soliton particles are literally being......drawn towards the anomaly. This is unusual.

OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
CO: I am detecting soliton particles from the anomaly sir.

CO_Capt_Anderson says:
CSO: Drawn towards it?

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
::Turns to the CSO:: CSO: Interesting.. have any conclusions on where it came from?

CSO_Ens_Spencer says:
::Grins at the OPS:: CO: Yes Sir. CEO: I have no explanation at this time. It is a very unusual phenomenon. I am cross-referencing it with our databanks.

Civ_Cdt_Istari says:
CSO :  Sir, what would you like me to do

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
CO: I recommend we send one of our probes in.

OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
CEO, CO: I concur with the CEO's recommendation.

CSO_Ens_Spencer says:
CO: That would be a......logical course of action.

CO_Capt_Anderson says:
CTO: Keep on it Lieutenant...

ACTION: OPS picks up a partial comm. signal.

CO_Capt_Anderson says:
::nods:: CSO/CEO: Prepare a class 3 probe for launch

CTO_LtJG_Jackson says:
CEO: Rather a 'what.' Tachyon particles, to be precise. Can we, in some way, emit them?

FCO_LtJG_Keown says:
CO:  With all due respect, sir, I think our current orders are more important than this anomaly and we should be on our way as quickly as possible.

OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
CO: I am picking up a partial Com signal Sir.

CTO_LtJG_Jackson says:
::turns to the CO:: CO: Aye sir. ::Turns back to the COE::

OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
CO: It is Orion in origin.

CTO_LtJG_Jackson says:
::Hears the OPS' remark:: CO: Shall I go to yellow alert?

CO_Capt_Anderson says:
::turns to FCO::  FCO: Indeed they are...but something about these soliton particles just doesn't sound right.  We can spare a couple of hours to investigate

CO_Capt_Anderson says:
OPS: Try patching it through the Comm...

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
::Looks at the CIV:: CIV: Can you run through the databa... hold that thought. Cadet...

CO_Capt_Anderson says:
CTO: Not yet Lieutenant...let's see what they have to say first

OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
CO: That would not be a good idea, Sir.  It is very well encrypted.

CTO_LtJG_Jackson says:
CO: Aye sir. ::Prepares the systems to raise the alert level::

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
CIV: Have a seat in at Tactical II.  We might need an extra hand at tactical.

CSO_Ens_Spencer says:
::Is feeding commands through his console to the probes computers::

OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
::Patches the Comma signal through to the bridge speakers::

FCO_LtJG_Keown says:
::grimaces at the thought of being sitting ducks for hours, watching soliton particles.::

CO_Capt_Anderson says:
OPS: Encrypted...well that just peaks my curiosity, try to decode it

ACTION: Loud Eldritch screeches can be heard through the bridge speakers, assaulting everybody's eardrums. Wavy lines show on the viewscreen.

Civ_Cdt_Istari says:
:: hears the CEO and runs over to Tac2 and takes a seat ::

FCO_LtJG_Keown says:
::winces at the sound.::

Civ_Cdt_Istari says:
:: hears a loud screeching sound and collapses in pain  covering his ears ::

CO_Capt_Anderson says:
::winces at the sound::  OPS: Ok...don't do that again!  ::chuckles::  Decode and then translate it

CTO_LtJG_Jackson says:
::Covers his ears:: All: Turn this off!

OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
::Switches the signal off::

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
::Covers his hears::

CSO_Ens_Spencer says:
::Is astonished at the transmission and turns from his console::

OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
CO: Decryption in progress Sir.

ACTION: Absolute silence reigns for a moment::

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
OPS: Jeez!  What did you do to those speakers?

FCO_LtJG_Keown says:
::sighs::

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
::Looks over:: CIV: Cadet! Are you alright?

 ChrisE says:
ACTION: A small trickle of blood flows from the CIV's left ear.

OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
CO: The signal has been degraded due to solar wind Sir.  I cannot decrypt it.

Civ_Cdt_Istari says:
::  stands and heads for Tac2 :: CEO :  I am alright.

CO_Capt_Anderson says:
::walks over to the CTO and CIV::  CTO/CIV: Can you detect any Orion ships?  ::sees the CIV on the floor:: *Sickbay*: Medical team to the bridge...

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
CIV: Have a seat, there is blood from your ear.

Civ_Cdt_Istari says:
::  feels a wet fluid flowing from his left ear  ::

Civ_Cdt_Istari says:
::  sits and covers his left ear ::

CTO_LtJG_Jackson says:
CO: Not yet, sir. But I would recommend to go to yellow alert, just in case. ::Moves his finger to the activation button::

CO_Capt_Anderson says:
::looks at the CIV::  CIV: Looks like you have a low tolerance to high pitch noises Cadet

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
::Grabs a med kit from the side wall::

ACTION: The CIV has a ruptured eardrum, nothing too serious.

CO_Capt_Anderson says:
CTO: Very well...move us to yellow alert just in case

CTO_LtJG_Jackson says:
::Presses some buttons, then waits a few moments as the reports come in:: CO: All decks reporting yellow alert.

Civ_Cdt_Istari says:
::  looks at the CO ::  CO :  I have never had a problem with loud high pitched noises before

CO_Capt_Anderson says:
::stands up and looks around the bridge:: FCO: What's our ETA to the anomaly?

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
::Opens the tricorder, and wonders where the Medical staff are::

CSO_Ens_Spencer says:
::Checks a flashing signal on the Science console: CO: Sir! There is a medium sized soliton wave heading towards the galactic centre! Computer: Display all known information regarding soliton waves.

FCO_LtJG_Keown says:
::checks the ETA.::  CO:  Ten minutes, sir.

CO_Capt_Anderson says:
CSO: Is there any danger to the ship?

CSO_Ens_Spencer says:
CO: Not at this time. However, I will keep a continuous sensor lock on the wave.

 Computer says:
 CSO: Soliton waves are formed from artificially created subspace distortions. These instances have to be reported to Starfleet Command.

CO_Capt_Anderson says:
OPS: Contact Starfleet Command and tell them were investigating further to see if we can disperse the wave...

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
Self: Artificial... ::Heals the CIV with a dermal regenerator::

OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
CO: Aye Sir

CSO_Ens_Spencer says:
Computer: Artificially created? How?

CO_Capt_Anderson says:
::over hears the Computer:: Self: Artificially created... FCO: Match the speed and course of the wave, put the Nighthawk right besides it

OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
COM: SF Command: USS Nighthawk to Command. Please come in.

 Computer says:
 CSO: all instances of soliton waves have to be investigated to see if the ship that made contact can disperse the wave. A wave that crosses vast interstellar distances can destroy planets or stars in its path.

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
CO: Captain, Recommend Red Alert.

CSO_Ens_Spencer says:
Self: Well, I guess no time like the present to find out.

CO_Capt_Anderson says:
CEO: Agreed...  ::motions to the CTO:: CTO: Move us to Red Alert...

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
CIV: All fixed up.  I want you to check up with the Doctor after your shift.

CO_Capt_Anderson says:
::overhears the computer again:: Self: Sweet Mother of...

FCO_LtJG_Keown says:
::matches speed and course with the wave.::

CTO_LtJG_Jackson says:
::Nods as the CEO makes his remark: CO: Red Alert, aye. ::Presses some buttons and the alert signals are activated::

FCO_LtJG_Keown says:
::accelerates slightly to catch up to the wave.::

CTO_LtJG_Jackson says:
::Looks at the reports:: CO: All decks reporting Red Alert.

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
CIV: Use Tactical II and pull every piece of information of the Soliton Wave.

CSO_Ens_Spencer says:
CO: Sir, if I may. I believe that I may have more success discovering more about this wave down in the science labs. I will have more resources available there.

CO_Capt_Anderson says:
OPS: Once you report the wave to Starfleet Command, work with the CIV on finding any information on the Soliton Wave

Civ_Cdt_Istari says:
::  turns to Tac2 and gathers everything on the wave.

OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
CO: Aye Sir.

ACTION: More soliton particles are drawn towards the wave, adding to the amplitude.

CO_Capt_Anderson says:
ALL: Suggestions?

Civ_Cdt_Istari says:
:: continues to gather information ::

CSO_Ens_Spencer says:
CO: Sir, the amplitude of the wave is increasing, more and more soliton particles are being drawn towards the wave.

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
CO: Detonation of photon torpedoes in front of the wave?  It might disperse the wave.

CTO_LtJG_Jackson says:
::Starts scans for nearby vessels:: CO: No, sir. That's not quite my line of duty.

CO_Capt_Anderson says:
CEO: How so?

CO_Capt_Anderson says:
CEO: and how many would it take?

CSO_Ens_Spencer says:
CEO: It may also destabilise that wave, and that wouldn't be a good outcome.

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
CO: A scattering field might disperse the field.

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
CSO: We have to encompass the whole wave.  ::Taps a padd:: 3 photon torpedoes will do it.  One minor thing.. We have to get in front of the wave.

OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
CO: Starfleet protocol indicates we have to overtake the wave, and then approach it from the front.

CSO_Ens_Spencer says:
CEO: In that case, the calculations will have to be extremely precise if we are to succeed.

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
::Re-Calculates:: CO: Standby.. How big is the wave again?

CO_Capt_Anderson says:
::nods:: All: Let's try it...  ::turns to the FCO::  FCO: Put us in front of the wave...CTO: Prepare 3 photon torpedoes for launch...OPS: Divert all non essential power to the shields

CTO_LtJG_Jackson says:
CO: Readying photons. ::Presses some buttons, loading three photon torpedoes::

OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
CO: Aye Sir. ::Taps buttons furiously::

FCO_LtJG_Keown says:
::Adjusts speed to overtake the wave.::  CO:  We'll overtake the wave in 30 minutes, sir.

ACTION: An unaccounted EPS surge goes through the OPS console, sending Ens. Lessing flying, landing with a thump.

OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
::screams and falls to the floor, unconscious::

CTO_LtJG_Jackson says:
::Jerks his head over to OPS, seeing him make a rather hard landing on the deck::

FCO_LtJG_Keown says:
::looks back as he hears the scream and thump.::

CO_Capt_Anderson says:
CEO: Not sure Chief... ::sees the EPS surge::  OPS: Ensign...

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
::Grimaces:: *Sickbay*: Medical Emergency!

CSO_Ens_Spencer says:
::Turns and sees the OPS:: Self: EPS surge.......

CO_Capt_Anderson says:
FCO: Good...

ACTION: The EPS surge affects the warp core performance.

CO_Capt_Anderson says:
CIV: Cadet...take Ensign Lessing's place at Operations

CTO_LtJG_Jackson says:
::Turns to the CO:: CO: Sir, Photons ready. Waiting for your order.

CSO_Ens_Spencer says:
CEO: If you care to send your calculations, I will be happy to run simulations and verify them.

CO_Capt_Anderson says:
CTO: We need 30 more minutes to get in front of the wave Lieutenant...hold off until then

Civ_Cdt_Istari says:
:: hears the scream and thump and then sees Lessing on the floor :;

CEO_Lt_Monroe says:
::Hands the CSO his padd:: CO: I'll be in engineering.

FCO_LtJG_Keown says:
::turns back to his console.::  CO:  The surge affected warp core performance, it'll be 40 minutes 'til we overtake the wave.

CTO_LtJG_Jackson says:
CO: Aye sir. ::Presses some buttons powering down the launch sequence::

Civ_Cdt_Istari says:
:: hears his name from the CO :: CO :  What was that sir?

CSO_Ens_Spencer says:
::Starts to examine the complex calculations, a mission against time::

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