U.S.S. Pendragon
10310.11
Host CO_O`Dunn says:
Captain's Log, Stardate 10310.11. We have still not received a response from the ship, and so far there has been no information forthcoming on the mysterious and oft-mentioned "creature" that supposedly drives the Pendragon away decades from now. Perhaps Quinn knows something more.

Host Quinn says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<resume mission>>>>>>>>>>>>

CNS_Luchena says:
@::in the hut with the others::

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
@::waits for Quinn to answer::

CSO_Toms says:
::in SCI Lab looking through data retrieved from around the time of the power loss::

Host Quinn says:
@::raises an eyebrow::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::rubs her am where it aches but remains at her post::

XO_Rofax says:
::on the bridge, rather miffed at the current situation::

CNS_Luchena says:
@tries to recall what Kerina just asked their son::

Host Quinn says:
<Kathleen>: ::eyes her parents rather coldly::

FCO_Jokeg says:
::finger throbbing:: CMO: I need you to fix my finger before I cut it off myself....

CMO_Shiar says:
:: on the bridge considering whether to go down or not::

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
@::still waiting for Quinn to answer that question about the creature chasing the Pendragon::

XO_Rofax says:
CMO: Doctor, please see to the FCO.

FCO_Jokeg says:
::checking course and speed to the planet::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::checks ships power status::

CNS_Luchena says:
@::remembers now for some inexplicable reason::

XO_Rofax says:
OPS: How you holding up?

Host Quinn says:
CO: Please clarify your question....Captain.

CMO_Shiar says:
:: goes to the FCO and scans his finger::   Self: ah ha  :: reaches into med kit and gets out equipment.::

CNS_Luchena says:
@::looks at Andrew and smiles::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
XO:  I'm doing ok, Captain.  My arm aches a little but it's alright.

CMO_Shiar says:
FCO: this shouldn't me  :: fixes finger and grins::

Host Quinn says:
Action: The Pendragon is seemingly unharmed. She is currently a half light year from the planet.

FCO_Jokeg says:
XO: Sir, whatever knocked the ship out of orbit, it will probably happen again...

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
@::looking straight at him, not sure how to make the question any simpler:: Quinn: This colony has reported that the Pendragon was being pursued by a creature of some sort. Please tell us what you know about it.

XO_Rofax says:
OPS: Please maintain your station as long as you can.  And try to contact the Captain.

FCO_Jokeg says:
CMO: Thank you Doctor, it would seem my medical skill needs work.::grins::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
COMM: CO: Pendragon to Captain O'Dunn, come in please.

CSO_Toms says:
::finds nothing of interest in the data, and so leaves the more in-depth analysis to his staff and heads back to the bridge::

XO_Rofax says:
FCO: That's precisely why we are not going to the planet just yet.

Host Quinn says:
<Kathleen> CO: And how would a child know what kind of creature attacked the ship?

CMO_Shiar says:
XO: sir, it is important that I get to the planet soon

CNS_Luchena says:
@::looks at Kathleen::

XO_Rofax says:
CMO: Yes, I know Doctor.  Please bear with me.

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
@Kathleen: I do not believe I asked for a species classification. Simply whatever facts or theories you may have.

CSO_Toms says:
::the TL opens and he steps out onto the bridge, heads over to SCI 1 and logs in::

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
@COMM: Pendragon: O'Dunn here.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
XO:  Sir, I have the Captain ...

FCO_Jokeg says:
XO: We are 1/2 light year from the planet.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::puts the comm on speakers::

CNS_Luchena says:
@Kathleen:  Did Poppins tell you nothing about it?

Host Quinn says:
CO: Our facts are simple. The ship was attacked. You....abandoned your children here. Anything else?

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
@Quinn: And you know nothing about the creature? No stories, no data?

Host Quinn says:
<Kathleen>::turns and looks at her father:: CNS: Poppins was a rather simple woman, as you know. She knew nothing beyond that the creature was unseen....and relentless.

CSO_Toms says:
::runs standard diagnostics on the sensor systems, then begins a long-range grid search for anything out of the ordinary::

XO_Rofax says:
::nods to the FCO:: COMM: CO: Captain, we seemed to have encountered this "entity."  We were knocked off course and are currently 1/2 LY away.  We are making best speed and expect to be there in approximately an hour.

CNS_Luchena says:
@::nods and accepts that they know nothing about it::

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
@COMM XO: Understood. Keep me informed on anything you learn about it.

Host Quinn says:
::eyes O'Dunn:: CO: I see you have not completed your metamorphosis.

XO_Rofax says:
COMM: CO: Aye Captain.  Pendragon out.

CNS_Luchena says:
::can't stop himself::  Quinn:  She survives then?

Host Quinn says:
<Andrew>::is still rather violently motionless::

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
@::turns back to Quinn, raising an eyebrow:: Quinn: No, and I may not. However, such speculation serves no purpose here. Does your colony require any assistance, medical or otherwise?

FCO_Jokeg says:
OPS: I wonder why the entity didn't just finish us off...obviously it can.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::shakes her head:: FCO:  I have no idea.  Maybe it's playing with us ... like a naughty child ...

CSO_Toms says:
::once the scan is set up, starts in on some other work that needs doing... paper work and the like::

Host Quinn says:
<Kathleen>::stiffens and turns the full force of her glare upon Kerina.::

Host Quinn says:
<Kathleen>: CO: Assistance? What assistance do we require? We require that you remove us from this damned rock and bring us back to the lives you took from us.

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
@::returns Kathleen's stare, but utterly devoid of her own malice::

CNS_Luchena says:
@::wonders why Andrew is so quiet::

XO_Rofax says:
FCO: Make for the fifth planet, it is a gas giant.  We will attempt hide there until we need to show ourselves.

Host Quinn says:
<Kathleen>: CO: We have spent twenty years on this forsaken planet....watching our children die from the elements.

FCO_Jokeg says:
XO: Aye sir, setting course for the fifth planet.

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
@Quinn: I will ask Starfleet to send evacuation transports immediately.

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
@COMM: XO: Commander, transmit a request to Starfleet for evacuation of the colony personnel. They wish to be relocated. The details can be worked out later.

Host Quinn says:
::smiles maliciously:: CO: Anything to prevent interacting with us yourself, huh Mother?

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
@Quinn: Your behavior is most illogical.

CNS_Luchena says:
@::turns to Kerina::  CO:  Captain, what about Andrew?  Is there danger in having his two selves on the ship?

XO_Rofax says:
COMM: CO: Aye Captain.

CSO_Toms says:
::finds that the paper work is rather dull, but continues to persevere, needing to get it done... the scan has yet to turn up anything of interest::

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
@CNS: I believe you have likely read too many science fiction holonovels, counselor.

FCO_Jokeg says:
::engages course to the fifth planet::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::composes and sends the message::  XO:  Message away, Sir.

XO_Rofax says:
OPS: Send the message to any Federation-friendly ships in the area, as well, please.

CNS_Luchena says:
@::chuckles::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::sends the message to Fed-Friendly ships:: XO:  Done, Sir.

Host Quinn says:
Quinn: You will find that we have not inherited your callous cruelty.

Host Quinn says:
<Edit Quinn to CO>

CNS_Luchena says:
@Quinn:  Try to understand.  This woman is not yet your mother.  She's blameless.

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
@Quinn: If you choose to irrationally blame me for something that has not yet occurred, that is your decision. ::stands::

XO_Rofax says:
OPS: Any chance you have been able to decipher the scans of the technology?  Any signs of what this entity is?

FCO_Jokeg says:
::thinks the number of ships the entity can play with::

CSO_Toms says:
::notices something:: XO:Sir, energy spike detected, port side, 100 meters and closing...

Host Quinn says:
<Andrew>::suddenly turns and looks at Kerina::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
XO:  Not yet, Sir.  I'm still investigating that.

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
@CNS: It is obvious that my presence here is detrimental to the situation.

CNS_Luchena says:
@::notices Andrew's movement::  Andrew:  What is it?

XO_Rofax says:
FCO: Evasive maneuvers.

CMO_Shiar says:
:: grabs onto the console::

Host Quinn says:
<Andrew> CO: A life unlead is no better than dead.

XO_Rofax says:
TAC: Get me an id!

CNS_Luchena says:
@::shudders::

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
@::looks over at Andrew:: Andrew: Meaning what, exactly?

FCO_Jokeg says:
::hears Toms, quickly drops from warp, sets RCS to manual and puts the Pen in a 70 degree nose down dive::

FCO_Jokeg says:
All: Hang on!

CSO_Toms says:
::concentrates the sensors on the energy spike, looking for more information::

XO_Rofax says:
::grabs onto the armrest and punches at the tactical data::

Host Quinn says:
<Andrew> CO: Even though your future self created this life, you are the one who must right the wrong.

XO_Rofax says:
<TAC> XO: Aye sir,  working on it.

CMO_Shiar says:
:: waits for the inevitable impact::

Host Quinn says:
Action: The Pendragon shudders and all power once again dies.

CNS_Luchena says:
@::looks over at Kerina::  CO:  As a child his PSI senses were off the charts.

XO_Rofax says:
FCO: What was our distance to the planet?

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::watches as the power goes down again:: Self:  Oh no, not again ...

FCO_Jokeg says:
::outloud::Bah!

CMO_Shiar says:
Self: not again

CSO_Toms says:
::loses sensor systems... tries to run up back up systems::

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
@Andrew: And for any wrong to be righted, information must be available. Hostility only prevents such an exchange, and is detrimental to the process.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::tries to get emergency and backup systems on-line::

Host Quinn says:
<Andrew> CO: The entity is strong. Should you fail, your past and your future will collide. The Federation will not survive.

FCO_Jokeg says:
XO: Roughly 20 minutes...

CNS_Luchena says:
@::looks at Quinn::  Quinn:  Has he always been a seer?

Host Quinn says:
Action: The Pendragon continues to plummet.

XO_Rofax says:
~~~ Entity: Identify yourself.   ::reaches out::   ~~~

FCO_Jokeg says:
::hangs on to the console::All: We are still in the dive!

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
@Andrew: And should people ::gestures at Kathleen and Quinn:: choose to be combative, rather than cooperative, there is little I can do.

CNS_Luchena says:
@::wishes Kerina would get off her high horse and find a bit of humanity::

Host Quinn says:
::shrugs:: CNS: He has always been...who he is. He says he was not meant to be in this time or this place. That his future and his past have been mixed up.

XO_Rofax says:
CMO: Doctor, please prepare to depart.

XO_Rofax says:
FCO: Make for the shuttlebay.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::is too busy to hang on:: XO:  Emergency power and back up systems not responding ... it's just like before, Sir.

CMO_Shiar says:
:: as in space there is no up or down is unaffected:: XO: aye sir

OPS_Pettigrove says:
XO:  Commander, I doubt the shuttles will have power either ...

CNS_Luchena says:
@::looks at Andrew carefully::  Self:  I believe him.

XO_Rofax says:
~~~ CNS: Mikal, can you hear me? ~~~

FCO_Jokeg says:
XO: I can't get to the Jefferies tube while we are in the dive!

Host Quinn says:
<Kathleen> CNS: We have always felt that he was the key to why we survived.

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
@::looks at Quinn:: Andrew: But he still has the choice on what to do about it.

CSO_Toms says:
::can’t do anything as has no power so kinda looks around twiddling thumbs::

XO_Rofax says:
OPS: As do I, but I am hoping to create a diversion, if we get another chance.

CNS_Luchena says:
@::looks at Kathleen and nods thoughtfully::

CMO_Shiar says:
XO: what's the plan sir?

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::doesn't get it:: XO:  How, Sir?

CNS_Luchena says:
@::thought he heard someone call him telepathically::

Host Quinn says:
<Andrew> CO: Quinn has no choice. Kerina O'Dunn will choose between life and death. She will decide whether or not we all shall live or die.

CNS_Luchena says:
@~~~XO:  Commander?~~~

Host Quinn says:
Action: Life support suddenly fails on the ship.

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
@Andrew: If it is that simple, then I choose that you live. Does that solve the problem?

CMO_Shiar says:
:: puts on the oxygen mask collected from the last time::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::gulps:: XO:  Sir, we just lost life support.  We have around 2 hours  ...

XO_Rofax says:
ALL: Andrew is on the surface.   We are responsible for Katia's death.  It's been a long, lonely life for him without her.....  ::fumbles around for a breathing mask::

FCO_Jokeg says:
OPS: We are in a dive and blind as a bat...

Host Quinn says:
<Andrew> CO: Becoming Vulcan does not mean losing your heart. Vulcans make good parents. Do not fail your family, Captain. Do not let pride decide all of our fates.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
FCO:  And breathless unless we can do something ...

XO_Rofax says:
~~~ CNS: Mikal, is Andrew okay? ~~~

CNS_Luchena says:
@~~~XO:  He's here.  He's prophesizing.~~~

CSO_Toms says:
::looks around and finds a breathing mask... doesn’t put it on as there is still air to breath...::

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
@::shakes head:: Andrew: Pride is a non-issue. I cannot take action in a vacuum. I have to have at least some relevant information.

XO_Rofax says:
~~~ CNS: Did he do anything, different, within the last five minutes?  We have encountered the same force as before and are now without life.... ::drops off as pain become too great::

Host Quinn says:
Action: a bright light suddenly engulfs the ship. There is a roaring sound that rages through the ship. It is as if time stops. The crew cannot breathe, the pain is intense. They struggle to stay alive.

FCO_Jokeg says:
::feeling the pain, yells out::

CNS_Luchena says:
@::startles::

CNS_Luchena says:
@CO:  Something has happened to the ship!

CMO_Shiar says:
:: struggles to stay alive::

Host Quinn says:
<Andrew>::looks at the Captain:: CO: It is back.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::feels unbelievable pain and collapses, barely breathing::

CNS_Luchena says:
@CO:  They are in pain, Captain.

XO_Rofax says:
::would be really happy if the chair were beeping instead::

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
@::hearing Luchena, taps the badge:: COMM: XO: Commander, report.

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
@Andrew: What is it?

Host Quinn says:
Action: Blood begins to leak from their ears...from their noses...from their eyes.......

CSO_Toms says:
::pain::

CNS_Luchena says:
@::looks at Andrew:  Andrew:  Yes.  Please tell us what it is.

FCO_Jokeg says:
::struggles to keep conscious::

Host Quinn says:
<Andrew> ::tears run down his face:: CNS: It...is...death.

XO_Rofax says:
::is unsure what is real pain and what is imagined::

CSO_Toms says:
::the pain oh the agony....::

FCO_Jokeg says:
::falls to the deck, gasping for air::

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
@::has absolutely no idea whatsoever what she's meant to do about it, if actually anything at all::

Host Quinn says:
Action: Just as suddenly, it goes away.

CSO_Toms says:
::or not::

CNS_Luchena says:
@CO:  It's stopped.  ~~~~XO:  Commander?~~~~  ::fears they have died::

XO_Rofax says:
::collapses on the deck breathing hard::  ALL: Report...  ::dabs at the blood dripping from his head::

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
@COMM XO: Report.

FCO_Jokeg says:
XO: I'm.....not dead....yet.

CNS_Luchena says:
@Andrew:  How can we combat this thing?

Host Quinn says:
Action: Power returns to the ship.

CMO_Shiar says:
:: sits back and wipes off the blood::  ALL: everyone ok?

XO_Rofax says:
COMM: CNS: Mikal.... we have power again, but are crippled.  Status reports coming in now.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::uses the console to get herself up to her console and checks:: XO:  Sir, reading injuries from all over the ship.  Many of them critical.   ::is still gasping, still barely able to breathe::

CNS_Luchena says:
@::looks at the Captain to confirm she heard the comm::

FCO_Jokeg says:
::sees the lights come back, struggles to his seat::

Host Quinn says:
<Kathleen>CNS: He doesn't know....he can protect us, he always has, but he does not know how to stop it.

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
@::looking at Andrew:: Andrew: What ARE we supposed to do, Andrew?

FCO_Jokeg says:
::wipes the blood from his face::

XO_Rofax says:
FCO: Keep us outside of the system.  1 LY away.

CNS_Luchena says:
@Kathleen:  Let's hope he can protect the ship until we figure out how.

FCO_Jokeg says:
XO: That is a big aye aye, sir....

Host Quinn says:
<Andrew>CO: I...do..not...know. If I knew....this would have never happened before.

XO_Rofax says:
OPS: Contact all relief crew and get a Med Unit up here on the double.

CSO_Toms says:
::climbs back up from the floor... stumbles to his consol and starts looking for the energy spike he had before::

FCO_Jokeg says:
::checks to see if the ship will answer the helm, sets a course to open the distance from the system to 1 light year::

CMO_Shiar says:
<Dr Nick> :: wipes the blood from face and starts healing the injured::  *CMO*: I’ve called in other shifts to help with the number of injured sir.

XO_Rofax says:
CMO: Doctor, I am afraid you must stay for a bit longer.

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
@Andrew: You stated that it was up to me. How?

CMO_Shiar says:
*Nick*: try to handle it, call if you need me

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::has already contacted relief crews::  XO: Relief crews already notified, Sir.  And medical is already here .. ::points to the CMO::

XO_Rofax says:
CSO: What was that?  We need some answers.

FCO_Jokeg says:
::engages at warp 7::

CSO_Toms says:
::as sensor start to respond to request, notices something else::

CMO_Shiar says:
:: gets out med tricorder and starts scanning the crew::

CSO_Toms says:
XO: Sir, core is down 10%. The power just seems to have... gone from the crystals.

CMO_Shiar says:
Self: What the... why not?  :: scans again to be sure::

FCO_Jokeg says:
All: I have battled many things...targ, terrorists...but this thing takes the cake.

XO_Rofax says:
::wipes the blood away from his face yet again::  OPS: Have Sickbay send up an extra hand when they can.

CMO_Shiar says:
Self: only on this ship...    XO: sir, we have all biologically aged

OPS_Pettigrove says:
CMO:  What?

XO_Rofax says:
FCO: A faceless enemy.... fights without honor.

CNS_Luchena says:
@::looks at the three "children" each in turn::

Host Quinn says:
<Andrew> CO: I can sometime see....and know. I have always known that you play a part in defeating the creature.....or destroying the universe.

CSO_Toms says:
XO: I’m also currently doing analysis of the energy spike that I was tracking before the loss of power. I will report back with details when I have them.

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
@Andrew: But you have no details, I presume.

FCO_Jokeg says:
::notices they didn't even go to warp::XO: We don't have warp drive.

XO_Rofax says:
::nods to the CSO:: CSO: Thank you.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::feels a very bad headache coming on::

XO_Rofax says:
CMO: How old Doctor?

CNS_Luchena says:
@CO:  He just has impressions Captain.  I suggest we have faith.

CMO_Shiar says:
XO: 1 year older sir

FCO_Jokeg says:
All: I heard pain comes with age...but really...

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
@::gives Mikal a sideways glance:: CNS: Suggested noted, counselor.

XO_Rofax says:
CMO: Look on the bright side, this keeps up, you will eventually be older than your children.

CMO_Shiar says:
XO: that's 1 way of looking at it

CSO_Toms says:
::starts compiling all track time on the energy spike.... looking at direction, seeing if there was anything similar before the last "attack" and if there is any kind of traceable signature::

FCO_Jokeg says:
::goes to full impulse::

XO_Rofax says:
CMO: Any temporal signatures left behind?  ::stands and motions for the Doctor to scan him::

Host Quinn says:
::stands::

CMO_Shiar says:
:: scans the XO::  XO: there's damage on the cellular level, it's like the cells have been sucked of energy. as for temporal signatures...

FCO_Jokeg says:
OPS: Do we have warp power?

CNS_Luchena says:
@::stands as well, watching Quinn closely::

CSO_Toms says:
::also hands off actual bridge SCI duties to a crewmember so he can concentrate on the energy spike::

XO_Rofax says:
CSO: Have we been able to identify the type of energy that spike was?

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
@::thinking...wondering if there's some important piece of information she's overlooking::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
XO:  No, Sir.  Warp power is off-line.

CMO_Shiar says:
XO: nothing

FCO_Jokeg says:
::sighs::

Host Quinn says:
<Katheen>: CNS: I will show you to temporary quarters until your ship can come for you.

Host Quinn says:
<Kathleen>All: This way, please.

CNS_Luchena says:
@Kathleen:  That's very kind but I'm hoping our ship will be back shortly.

CSO_Toms says:
XO: Not as yet sir.

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
@::follows as requested::

XO_Rofax says:
OPS: Let's keep it that way.  Notify me when the warp core is back on-line.

XO_Rofax says:
FCO: Distance to Pendragonia?

OPS_Pettigrove says:
XO:  Yes, Sir.  ::is having trouble concentrating with the headache she has::

CNS_Luchena says:
@Quinn:  May we talk later?

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
@::still has a terrific headache, which seems to be getting worse all the time::

Host Quinn says:
::nods gravely:: CNS: We shall talk...Counselor.

CNS_Luchena says:
@::smiles fondly at Quinn::

FCO_Jokeg says:
::checks::XO: About 3/4 of a light year away and distance opening.

CMO_Shiar says:
FCO: couldn't we use impulse or thrusters to hold our position?

XO_Rofax says:
FCO: All stop at 1 LY and hold position.

CNS_Luchena says:
@::as he follows along, notices Kerina looks a bit pale::

FCO_Jokeg says:
CMO: I will be able to once we open distance to 1LY.

CSO_Toms says:
XO: Sir, the spike seemed to be made primarily of plasma. There are traces left behind that we're looking into. It seems that these traces are absorbing energy from the surrounding area. More is forth coming.

XO_Rofax says:
CSO: Where are these wisps?

CMO_Shiar says:
CSO: is there not a beam we could emit to counter the energy?

Host Quinn says:
<Kathleen> ::leads them to a small but comfortable hut and walks away wordlessly::

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
@::decides it might be wise to sit for a while and does so::

CSO_Toms says:
XO: They are mostly around the ship, but are fading fast. We've been tracking them mostly with ultra-violet scans.

Host Quinn says:
Action: Kerina looks rather green.

CNS_Luchena says:
::enters::  @CO:  Lay down Kerina.  You look like death warmed over.

CSO_Toms says:
CMO: We need more time to find out more about them. Then, maybe, we will be able to find a solution.

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
@CNS: I'm fine. Just a minor headache.

XO_Rofax says:
CSO: Try to isolate one and lock onto it.

CSO_Toms says:
XO: Aye sir. :: goes wisp hunting::

XO_Rofax says:
OPS: Try to lock onto this wisp with the transporters.

CMO_Shiar says:
CSO: do you need any help?

Host Quinn says:
Action: The wisps dissipate.

CNS_Luchena says:
@CO:  Still.  Rest while you can.  ::removes his pack and takes out a medkit::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::scans for the wisps to get a lock but cannot:: XO:  Cannot get a lock, Sir.  The wisps have dissipated.

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
@::for some strange reason, decides to comply and lies down::

XO_Rofax says:
::curses to himself silently::  OPS: What do we know about them?

CNS_Luchena says:
@::activates a medical tricorder::  CO:  Are you expected to survive this transformation?

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
@::pauses a bit before answering:: CNS: There is no way to know for certain.

CNS_Luchena says:
@::begins scanning the CO::  CO:  What are the odds that you do?

OPS_Pettigrove says:
XO:  Only what Science has told you Sir.  Plasma based energy.  it seems to be feeding off our power.

CSO_Toms says:
CMO: Thanks for the offer, but I’ve got the best people on the ship working already. Even I’m sorta getting in the way, so Ill leave it to them I think.

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
@CNS: Unknown.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
CSO:  Mr. Toms, can our shields be modified to protect against plasma based energy?

Host Quinn says:
Action: The scans show that Kerina's transformation has reached a critical level. Her brain waves are erratic, her hearts are beating madly. Her body is fighting itself as if it attacked by an invader.

CNS_Luchena says:
@CO:  Your neurotransmitters are in a state of flux.  Blood flow to the brain is fluctuating.  ::snaps closed the tricorder::  I have no idea how to treat it.  Can you tolerate it?

XO_Rofax says:
OPS: What is max transporter range?

CSO_Toms says:
OPS: I believe so, but it’ll take some time, and there is no certainty that it’ll keep this thing out... it may well just suck our shields off.

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
@CNS: I have little choice.

CNS_Luchena says:
@CO:  I could give you a pain reliever, but I don't know if it would be safe.  ::sits down beside her::

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
@::looks at Mikal:: CNS: If I fail, it will fall to you to save these people.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
CSO:  Then we have to make our shields unpalatable ...

CNS_Luchena says:
@CO:  Let's not even go there.

CNS_Luchena says:
@::thinks about "the children"::

CSO_Toms says:
OPS: Good idea, but I don’t know what this thing finds tasty. All we know is that it likes energy, and the shields have that aplenty.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
CSO:  We have the scans ... let's use simulations to see how it interacts ...

CNS_Luchena says:
@COMM:  XO:  The CO requires medical attention.

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
@::closes her eyes to try and will the pain away::

CSO_Toms says:
::is looking at different possible alterations to the shields::

Host Quinn says:
Action: The air on the ship and the planet suddenly shimmers....and the crew finds themselves several years in their own futures. Kerina is obviously pregnant as she stands and watches Pettigrove and Shiar's marriage. Her hand clasps Mikal's.

Host Quinn says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<pause mission>>>>>>>>>