U.S.S. Pendragon
10703.24
“Brilliant, pt 3”
 Directors:
Coot
Jane

Starring:
Jeff as CO Thraxis
 Keith as CEO Damien 
 Dylan as CSO Toms 
Cory as CNS Dawson 
Jane as Dano

Guest Starring:
Sandy as Jordan Thraxis
Jan as Ens. Tribble

Absent: 
Joseph as CTO Nightcloud

Host warp_9 says:
Last time on the USS Pendragon:

Host warp_9 says:
Something blew up!

Host warp_9 says:
Unfortunately, it blew up in the wrong place at the wrong time and now the course of Earth's history has been altered.

Host warp_9 says:
Reflecting the damage, the Pendragon's database is eroding away.  Is there anything of Earth left in the Federation?  Did the planet survive long enough to achieve space flight, or did the balance of power shift so profoundly that no humans survived past the 20th century?

Host warp_9 says:
It's up to Captain Thraxis and his crew to do the impossible; set things to rights and restore the timeline.  Should they fail, they may find they have no place in this future.

Host warp_9 says:
"Brilliant, Pt 3"

Host warp_9 says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<Resume mission>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
::She looks toward the viewscreen while on the Bridge of the Pendragon, not really sure what the next course of action will be::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: enters the Bridge ::   CSO, OPS: Status of temporal calculations?

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::In main engineering, calculating the time travel mathematics::

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
::AT SCI1, working as well as he can with the slightly flaky computer:: CO: Coming along a well as can be expected sir.

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
::Jamie hopes that they can rectify this situation rather soon:: CO: Captain, are we certain that we'll be able to travel back in time again but remain in one piece? ::She looks a bit concerned::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
*CEO*: Jose... do we know if the time travel device aboard the Pakled ship is still functional?

Host CO_Thraxis says:
CNS: No, we don't. What we do know is that we have to stop the Pakleds from ever altering the course of the Enola Gay. And that will require time travel.

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
CO: Could we stop them before they were even sent back in time? Perhaps that would be a bit easier? ::She pauses for a moment:: Self: Of course, we don't know when that did happen...

Host CO_Thraxis says:
CNS: No. We could go forward in time to when we first encountered them... but it would be the future of this altered timeline. There's no telling if the Pakleds even still exist in that future.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
*CO*: I'll need to retrieve it and to find out

Host CO_Thraxis says:
*CEO*: Finish the temporal calculations first.

Host Coot says:
ACTION: News and commercial traffic has disappeared from the airwaves.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
*CO* It should be functioning

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
::She nods, trying to act as if she understands:: CO: Temporal mechanics wasn't my strong point in the Academy. ::Jamie smiles slightly::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
*CO*: Aye captain, Damien out

Host CO_Thraxis says:
CNS: Nor mine... but I've had some small experience with time travel... or rather, I will.

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
::She looks at the Captain curiously:: CO: You will?

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::roaming the ship ... doesn't really know what to do next::

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
<ACMO Lt Servek> *CO*: Sickbay to Captain Thraxis.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: grins ::   CNS: Some months back, the Pen slipped into the future, about two hundred years. I wasn't aboard at the time. She returned after seven months, with one Bokari Thraxis aboard. I never met her  --  for obvious reasons  --  but I am told she was... is... a most interesting character.

Host warp_9 says:
ACTION:  Jordan has an odd thought.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
*ACMO*: Go ahead, Doctor.

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
<ACMO Lt. Servek> *CO*: Captain, Commander Thraxis has left Sickbay without permission and does not seem to be in the proper state of mind. I assume you will take the logical course of action necessary?

Host CO_Thraxis says:
*ACMO*: Is it your opinion that she poses a threat to herself, or others, Doctor?

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
:::Finishes the calculations, based on the solar mass and speed needed to attain time travel:::

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
::She cannot help but grin at the Captain's tale. She raises a slight eyebrow as she hears the Doctor's report::

Host Coot says:
ACTIONS: Reports from the Engineering Team aboard the Pakled ship indicate they did some major damage to the device and it may take several days to sort it all out.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
*CO*: Captain, I've finished calculations and am transferring engineering to the bridge in order to tie in with the helm controls.

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
<ACMO Lt. Servek> *CO*: Uncertain at this time, Captain. However, logic dictates that she has had her share of mental instabilities. I would medically recommend that she not be left alone nor allowed to roam about by herself at this point in time. Indeed, she should see a Counselor.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::Leaves for the bridge::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: closes his eyes, sighs inwardly ::  *ACMO*: Thank you, Doctor.   *SEC*: Security... locate Commander Jordan Thraxis and confine her to her quarters.

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
CO: Shall I go speak to her, Captain?

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::suddenly it comes to her ... heads for the armory::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
*CEO*: Excellent work, Jose.    *CNS*: I would appreciate that greatly, Counselor. However, be prepared for a bumpy ride in the next few minutes.

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
::She stands from her station and makes her way toward the Turbo Lift:: Computer: Locate Commander Jordan Thraxis. ::She steps inside the lift::

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
::poking some more at the SCI station to extract data::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
FCO: Execute the course supplied by Mr. Damien.

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::grabs a phaser and heads for the source of her troubles ... the brig and those responsible::

TO_Tribble says:
*CO* Aye, Sir.   We will locate CDR Thraxis.  ::prepares security team::

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
*TO*: Dawson to Security.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::arrives on the bridge:: Computer: Transfer engineering to the bridge

Host Coot says:
<FCO_McGillicutty> ::walks onto the bridge late for his shift.... as usual::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
*INTRASHIP*: All hands... we are going to attempt a controlled slingshot maneuver around the sun, in order to travel backwards in time several hours. The stresses on the ship will be severe. Damage control teams, stand by.

TO_Tribble says:
*CNS*: Yes, Lt. Dawson?

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
*TO*: May I suggest locking onto Commander Thraxis' Combadge and beaming her directly to her Quarters?

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::factors in as many variables as he can think of, within the defined parameters::

TO_Tribble says:
*CNS*: Already on it.

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::removes her comm badge and throws it to the ground::

Host warp_9 says:
<computer> CNS:  Jordan Thraxis is on Deck 17

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
::She orders the lift to that deck:: *OPS*: Counselor Dawson to Jordan Thraxis.

TO_Tribble says:
::security team goes to Deck 17, on the double::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::feeds the coordinates into the helm::

Host Coot says:
<FCO_McGillicutty> ::begins plugging in the coordinates:: CO: Ready Captain.

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
::She waits in the Turbo Lift as it moves, thinking that it is rather slow at the moment::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
FCO: Engage.

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::arrives at the brig ... enters and points the phaser at the guard:: Guard:  Open it!

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
::Once the Turbo Lift stops, she makes her way down the deck::

Host Coot says:
ACTION: The Pendragon jumps to warp, bearing for the sun.

TO_Tribble says:
::security team doesn't see anyone in the corridor, looks around, and spots the commbadge on the floor:: *CNS* Thraxis has taken off her commbadge.  We will need to alert all hands to be on the lookout for her.

Host warp_9 says:
ACTION:  It begins to get warm on the bridge.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
All: I suggest you hold on.

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
::She makes her way over to the Security Team:: Security: That won't be necessary. We can internally scan for her biosigns. ::She makes her way to a side console and does so::

TO_Tribble says:
<TO_T'plex>   Jordan: No.

Jordan_Thraxis says:
T'plex:  Do it! NOW!  ::moves closer with the phaser pointed at his head::

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
::She notes Jordan's biosigns are located in the Brig:: Security: It seems that she is in the Brig... ::She begins to head there quickly:: *Brig*: Dawson to the Brig. Report.

Host Coot says:
ACTION: The security guard does as ordered and lets Jordan pass.

TO_Tribble says:
<TO_T'plex>  Jordan: I refuse.  ::looks around for some way to alert Tribble::

Host warp_9 says:
ACTION:  The Pendragon begins a tight turn around Sol.  Shields are holding, but smoldering.

TO_Tribble says:
<TO T'plex> Jordan: On second thought.  ::lets her pass::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::moves to the console::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: hanging on to the command chair ::  CEO: Status?

TO_Tribble says:
::security team arrives at the brig::

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
::She reaches the Brig and steps inside. Jamie looks around and notices Jordan and the phaser in her hand:: OPS: Jordan. What's going on?

TO_Tribble says:
::pulls phaser and points it at Jordan::

Host Coot says:
ACTION: An alarm on the bridge is triggered. Someone is overriding the system.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::On course, slingshot attempt in minutes::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::turns, alarmed ... points the phaser at the CNS::

TO_Tribble says:
Jordan: Put that down. NOW!

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
TO: Lower your weapon, Ensign. ::She moves a few steps toward Jordan, watching her closely:: OPS: Jordan, I know that you're upset, but this is not the way to go about your anger.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
CO: Shields are being drained, but should hold on

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::stuns Tribble::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
FCO: Maintain course and speed!

TO_Tribble says:
::is stunned::

Host Coot says:
<FCO_McGillicutty> ::nods and plods along, sweat forming on his forehead::

TO_Tribble says:
::T'Plex grabs Tribble's phaser and points it at Jordan::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::turns the phaser back to the CNS::

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
::She motions for one of the Security Officers to move toward the Tribble and check on her:: OPS: Jordan, please put the phaser down. This is not the time, place, or way to handle what is going on here. You as well as I both know that this won't accomplish anything. So what if you kill the Pakleds. Then what? How will that rectify the situation?

Host Coot says:
ACTION: As the Pendragon slips into the time-space continuum, everything on the Pendragon freezes in place.

TO_Tribble says:
::T'plex pulls the trigger, her phaser discharge frozen in place::

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
::She then freezes in place::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::freezes just as she's about to shoot::

Host Coot says:
ACTION: As the Pendragon exits the maneuver around Sol, everyone finds themselves returned to the places they were in ten minutes prior.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
 *CO*: Captain, I've finished calculations and am transferring engineering to the bridge in order to tie in with the helm controls.

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
::She sighs:: Computer: Activate a level 10 force field around Commander Jordan Thraxis. Remove all of her command codes. Authorization Dawson Epsilon Alpha 2.

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::stalking along the corridor heading for the brig::

Host warp_9 says:
ACTION:  A pretty blue planet appears on the viewscreen.

TO_Tribble says:
<T'plex> Brig inmates: Is anyone hungry?

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::Leaves for the bridge::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: looks around the bridge ::  CNS: Counselor... 

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::walks into the brig area:: T'plex:  Open it!  ::motions to the Pakled cell::

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
T'plex: You are relieved, Crewman. Stand aside now. That is an order.

Host warp_9 says:
ACTION:  The chronometers on the bridge stations continue to turn back.

TO_Tribble says:
::an odd feeling of deja vu comes over her::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::blurred::

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
::She begins to feel a bit dizzy... and begins to stumble a bit::

TO_Tribble says:
::T'plex gives Dawson a scathing look, but stands down::

Host warp_9 says:
ACTION:  As the planet grows nearer the chronometers stabilize.

TO_Tribble says:
::sees Dawson stumble and trains phaser on Jordan::

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
<EDIT: delete my first line to having Jamie just then re-enter the Brig - after we are frozen and all>

Host CO_Thraxis says:
CSO: Mr. Toms... were we successful?

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
::checks available sensors information::

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
::She shakes her head several times before motioning toward Jordan:: Security: Stun her.

TO_Tribble says:
::stuns Jordan::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::turns from one to the other ... not sure who to shoot first::

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
CO: Yes and no, sir. We have managed to go back, but we are only 5 mins before we arrived last time around.

Host warp_9 says:
ACTION:  Jordan is stunned.

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::collapses to the deck::

TO_Tribble says:
::at the same time, T'plex pulls the trigger, too::

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
::She sighs and taps her Combadge:: *CO*: Dawson to Captain Thraxis.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
 ::arrives on the bridge:: Computer: Transfer engineering to the bridge

TO_Tribble says:
::goes to Jordan and disarms her::

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
TO: Ensign, I want this Crewman confined to his Quarters and relieved of duty for the time being.

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::comes around ... grabs a hold of Tribble::

TO_Tribble says:
::struggles::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: sits up :: FCO: Set course for the coordinates where we found the Pakleds when we arrived in this time frame. One-half impulse. Try to approach coming out of the sun... their sensors will hopefully not pick us up before it is too late.

TO_Tribble says:
::T'plex phasers Jordan again, being careful not to hit Tribble::

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
::She grabs one of the phasers and points it directly at Jordan:: OPS: Commander, I would suggest that you stand down before more drastic measures are forced to be taken.

Host Coot says:
ACTION: There is a build-up of chronoton particles in the upper atmosphere of Earth.

Host Coot says:
<FCO_McGillicutty> ::taps in the coordinates and makes for the spot::

TO_Tribble says:
::passes out from being squeezed too hard::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::stops and lets Tribble go ... stands there looking at the CNS::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
CEO: Jose, based on what we know about the Pakled ship, determine the exact places where we need to hit her, and the exact phaser strengths to shut down her power plant.

Host warp_9 says:
ACTION:  The Pendragon eases into position.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
CO: I'm, sending telemetry to tactical now

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
*ACMO*: Dawson to Lieutenant Servek. Doctor, I'll need a medical team down here ASAP. ::She moves closer to Jordan, her phaser hand shaking ever-so-slightly:: OPS: None of this is worth it Jordan. What good can come of this?

Host CO_Thraxis says:
CSO: Sensors at maximum. We need to know where that Pakled ship is the instant it arrives.

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
CO: Aye sir

Host Coot says:
<FCO_McGillicutty> ::continues to fiddle with the controls, trying to get the Pen in just the right spot::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
CNS:  I can stop them.  ::said completely emotionlessly::

TO_Tribble says:
::T'plex looks at Jordan, watching carefully::

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
OPS: You can't stop them from here, Jordan. What they did has already been completed. Killing them will not end this. We will need to stop them, I agree, but not in the capacity you are resorting to.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
CO: Tactical should have all the information they need now.

Jordan_Thraxis says:
CNS:  You don't understand ... how could you ... ::moves ever so slightly towards the CNS::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
ALL: Stand by... I want that ship shut down within ten seconds of its arrival.

Host Coot says:
ACTION: Sensors begin picking up what should be the first signs of the Pakled vessel.

TO_Tribble says:
<T’plex>CNS: Watch out.

Host Dano says:
@::holding on::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: stands ::

Host Coot says:
<FCO_McGillicutty> ::altars position ever so slightly, lining up the phaser banks for a dead-on spot::

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
::She takes a step back:: OPS: I'm sorry, Jordan, but I can't allow this to continue. You and I both know that this method will only cause more pain and suffering. I know that you've been through so much over the past several months. Right now you need to relax... ::She takes a few more steps back::

TO_Tribble says:
::on bridge, TO Capel receives info from CEO on how to destroy the Pakled ship, and begins preparations to do so as soon as it reenters, or at least to disable her::

Host Coot says:
ACTION: The Pakled vessel begins to emerge from sub-space.

Host Coot says:
<FCO_McGillicutty> Self: Uh oh......

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
Computer: Activate a force field around Commander Thraxis. Remove her command codes due to mental instability. Authorization Dawson Epsilon Alpha 2.

Jordan_Thraxis says:
CNS:  Then you will have to shoot me to stop me ...

TO_Tribble says:
::TO Capel prepares weapons::

Host Dano says:
@::notes that the sounds from the thingie they found are starting to fade::

TO_Tribble says:
::To Capel targets Pakled ship::

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
<ACMO Servek> ::She reaches the Brig with two Nurses and looks around at the scene, noting the phasers::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::is surprisingly calm::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: watches as the Pakled vessel emerges into this space-time ::

Host Coot says:
ACTION: The FCO miscalculated the Pen's position and placed them directly in the path of the Pakled vessel. As the Pakled vessel fully materializes, it slams into the Pendragon's port nacelle, shearing it off.

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
::She feels the ship jolt and ends up falling to the floor::

TO_Tribble says:
::To Capel is rocked from his seat, and scrambles to get back to it::

Host Dano says:
@::falls over::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::anxious as the alarms go off::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::loses her footing ... is sliding straight for the forcefield of the Pakled cell::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: bounces off a bulkhead, gets up with one arm cradling the other ::  CEO: Report!

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
<ACMO Lt. Servek> ::She steadies herself and keeps a close eye on Jordan Thraxis. She jumps toward her and attempts to administer the Vulcan nerve pinch::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
CO: We’ve lost the port nacelle!

Host CO_Thraxis says:
FCO: Fire on the Pakled vessel!

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
::She gets up off of the floor and aims her phaser at Jordan:: Computer: I said activate a force field around Commander Thraxis now!

Host Coot says:
ACTION: The Pakled vessel's warp core begins to fail, breach eminent.

TO_Tribble says:
<TO Capel>TO: Aye, Sir.  ::fires::

Host Coot says:
<FCO_McGillicutty> ::does so::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::hits the forcefield::

Host Dano says:
@::notices alarms going off all over his bridge and wildly starts swinging his hammer around::

Host Coot says:
ACTION: Another vessel begins to emerge from sub-space.... it's the Pendragon!

TO_Tribble says:
CO: Another vessel is emerging.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
CO: It's us.

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
<ACMO Lt. Servek> ::She attempts to restrain Jordan:: OPS: You must restrain yourself, Commander.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
FCO: That's us, when we where dragged through the rift with the Pakleds. Get us away from the other Pendragon!

Host Coot says:
ACTION: The FCO reacts too late and the emerging Pendragon slams into the nacelle-less Pendragon in its path. The Pakled vessel explodes.

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::gets bounced backwards towards the ACMO::

Host Dano says:
@::is vapourized::

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
<ACMO Lt. Servek> ::She pulls Jordan down to the floor with her::

TO_Tribble says:
<TO Capel > CO: The Pakled vessel.... It's gone.

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::hits her head on the floor, knocking herself out::

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
::Jamie falls to the floor again... and breaks a nail:: Self: Owwww!

Host Coot says:
ACTION: As the explosions expand, both Pendragons are caught in the wake and disappear.

TO_Tribble says:
::TO Tribble, T'plex, and Capel feel very odd::

Host Coot says:
ACTION: The Pendragon crew is blinded by an intense white before it all fades. They find themselves in orbit around Earth.

TO_Tribble says:
<TO Capel> ::squinting through the bright light:: We're .... back .... at Earth.

TO_Tribble says:
<TO Capel> CO: Sir?    We were damaged.  ::checks for damage reports and checks for the presence of other ships::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::looks around at the normal bridge:: CO: Interesting ride - but did any of it really even happen?

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: looks around the Bridge :: CEO: Damage report?

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
CO: We're in fine shape

Host Coot says:
ACTION: Star positions indicate the Pendragon has arrived ten weeks prior to the Pakleds' arrival.

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
::She turns toward the others on the Bridge, confused as to what just happened::

TO_Tribble says:
<TO Capel> CO: Weapons are in order, too.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
CSO: What time frame are we in?

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
::pokes at the clock, and tries to get an answer::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::at her console on the bridge ... turns confused::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
Self:  How did I get here?  ::looks over at the CNS::

TO_Tribble says:
::on bridge, looks at Jordan::

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
::She closes her eyes for a moment, having a rather odd feeling throughout her body::

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
CO: It appears that we have arrived back at earth around 10 weeks before we left.

Host Coot says:
ACTION: Chronoton particles begin building up as a ship emerges. It is nothing like what the crew has encountered before and its weapons have just gone active, targeting the Pendragon.

Host Coot says:
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