The USS Pharaoh is continuing its journey to the Theta Reticulum system. 

The convoy has resumed its course at warp 4. The CEO and the engineering teams have yet to corner the last 2 voles running around the ship.

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XO_Chalen says:
::stands in his stateroom, pulling on his Duty Jacket::
CSO_LT_Brehgorn says:
::at science monitoring sensors::
FCO_Ens_Frost says:
::Wipes sweat from brow::
CO_Starks says:
:: walking from the showers back to quarters ::
CIV_Lt_Keindar says:
::She walks onto the bridge and looks around, straightening her uniform and stepping into the back of the bridge. Her eyes glance over the assembled crew and she sighs and takes a seat, glancing down at her PADD and beginning her work::
CSO_LT_Brehgorn says:
FCO: Feeling well, Ensign?
CMO_Releben says:
::sitting in his office, finishing up a report::
FCO_Ens_Frost says:
CSO: Very Lt.  Thanks for asking.
FCO_Ens_Frost says:
CSO: And you?
XO_Chalen says:
::enters the bridge, zipping up jacket and sits in the CO chair::
CIV_Lt_Keindar says:
CSO: Lieutenant Braghorg...your assistance is required immediately...
CSO_LT_Brehgorn says:
FCO:  I suppose I'm in an agreeable mood.
XO_Chalen says:
FCO:  Mr. Frost, how's the fleet flying?
FCO_Ens_Frost says:
XO: Steady at warp four sir.
CSO_LT_Brehgorn says:
::continues to monitor sensors::
XO_Chalen says:
::checking his armrest panel::   FCO:  Sounds good.   Maintain course and speed.
CO_Starks says:
:: finishes dressing in quarters before heading to the mess hall ::
FCO_Ens_Frost says:
XO: Will do sir, any changes and you will be notified at once.
CIV_Lt_Keindar says:
CSO: Mr. Braghorg, your compliance - now. ::She speaks in a firm voice and glares at him from the back of the bridge. Had they not known - the junior officers assembled could have sworn they saw lasers drilling from her eyes through the back of the CSO's head::
XO_Chalen says:
FCO:  I'm sure to hear the screaming, Ensign.
CSO_LT_Brehgorn says:
::looks up briefly::  CIV: Perhaps, Mr. Keindar, if you require my assistance, you should learn to pronounce my name? ::continues monitoring sensors::
CO_Starks says:
:: enters mess hall and goes to the replicator :: Computer: Coffee
FCO_Ens_Frost says:
::Laughs at the XO::  XO: I'm sure Commander.
CIV_Lt_Keindar says:
CSO: It is of little concern to me what your name is Lieutenant, only that you follow my orders...now, your assistance, I will not tolerate delays.
CO_Starks says:
:: enters Sick bay :: CMO: Hello? Anyone home?
XO_Chalen says:
::raises his eyebrows at Alina, but says nothing::
CSO_LT_Brehgorn says:
CIV:  Might I remind you of a paradigm called the "Chain of Command".  I am your superior officer.  I do not take orders from you, I give orders to you.
CMO_Releben says:
::stands as the CO enters::  CO: Morning Skipper.
CO_Starks says:
CMO: sit, sit ::sips coffee:: How was the away mission for you?
CIV_Lt_Keindar says:
CSO: I do not follow orders from simple science officers. I am your advisor, you will listen to my orders and my recommendations as long as I serve in a position of authority aboard this vessel...
CMO_Releben says:
CO: Frankly sir.... as expected.

ACTION: A hail arrives from the Heidi (Ranch Barge)

CO_Starks says:
CMO: I guess you've seen a lot more exciting missions in your career
CSO_LT_Brehgorn says:
CIV: I have and will continue to consider your advice.
CTO_Lt_Castillo says:
::in the cramp quarters typing duty rosters and reports::
XO_Chalen says:
::silently mouths= OUCH!   Wrong answer::  at the CIV::
FCO_Ens_Frost says:
::taps away at console listening to the CSO's predicament with the CIV::
CSO_LT_Brehgorn says:
TO:  Answer the Heidi's hail, Mr. T'Rail.
TO_Ens_T`Rail says:
CSO: Aye 
TO_Ens_T`Rail says:
::answers the hail::
CMO_Releben says:
::remains standing::  CO: Sir, exciting is not quite what I am looking for.... however, choosing assignment to a Defiant class is probably a contradiction in thinking....  ::laughs slightly::
CIV_Lt_Keindar says:
::Out of the corner of her eye she notices the Commander and turns to him with a smile:: XO: Greetings Commander Chalen, it is a pleasure to see you today, did you have a restful evening sir?
XO_Chalen says:
TO: Please put the hail on screen.
Captain_McAlister says:
@ COM:Pharaoh: XO: Ummm.. Hello... Pharaoh... we have a small problem
XO_Chalen says:
::whispers to CIV::  CIV:  Lovely....
CSO_LT_Brehgorn says:
::focuses sensors on the Heidi...also wonders where this fleet got such ridiculous names::
XO_Chalen says:
COM: McAlister:  How can we help you, Captain?
TO_Ens_T`Rail says:
CSO: On screen
CO_Starks says:
CMO: let's hope not, this ship has been outgunned far too many times. If I had a pip for every time we were run down by a Romulan Warbird or Tholian battle group I'd be president of the UFP by now
FCO_Ens_Frost says:
Self: with a name like Heidi I'll be focusing my sensors as well.
CIV_Lt_Keindar says:
XO: I always am...::She flashes him another smile and looks around the bridge, slowly moving towards the console beside the Science display::
Captain_McAlister says:
@ ::shakes head:: COM:Pharaoh: XO: Commander... one of my crew has.... Ummmm... well... I'm not a doctor... and I did not give him a "formal" diagnostic... but I think he's lost his mind.
CMO_Releben says:
CO: Sir, I am confident the ship can hold its own against a fleet of Borg Cubes.... and if I may make a suggestion.....   Let the boys play with the buttons in Tactical a bit more....  ::grins::
XO_Chalen says:
COM:  McAlister:  Lost his mind?   Do you need medical assistance?
CSO_LT_Brehgorn says:
::instantly thinks of the suicide victims strange actions, and wonders if there's a connection::
CO_Starks says:
CMO: I'll note the chief medical officer's Suggestion in my log ::grins:: have a good day doc
CTO_Lt_Castillo says:
::finally taking a break from the PADD work, headed to sickbay to pay a visit on the Doc::
CMO_Releben says:
CO: Thank you sir.
CO_Starks says:
:: leaves sickbay ::
Captain_McAlister says:
@ ::shakes head:: COM:Pharaoh: I need a doctor for my headache...Yes.... But my CEO has locked himself in the cargo bay and is yelling that "Everyone is out to get him".. He's barricaded himself in there and won't come out
XO_Chalen says:
COM:  McAlister: Is he armed?
CIV_Lt_Keindar says:
XO: Commander...::She turns away from her display to look between the view screen and the Captain's chair:: You do know the most competent officer for the job is myself...
XO_Chalen says:
CSO:  Scan the Heidi's cargo bay for a transporter lock.
CSO_LT_Brehgorn says:
::walks over to the CTO:: CTO: Trip, keep an eye on the situation with this Heidi fellow.  If you see any similarities between his situation and that of the suicide victim aboard the Polynesian, please report.
XO_Chalen says:
CIV:  You may enjoy it too much, Ms. Keindar.   ::grins::
Captain_McAlister says:
@ COM:Pharaoh: Nope... all he's got is a plasma torch and a locked cargo bay door
FCO_Ens_Frost says:
Self: Ahh yes Heidi.  ::remembers an old "friend" he once had by the name of Heidi::
CSO_LT_Brehgorn says:
::walks back to Science:: XO: Aye sir.  ::Runs a sensor sweep of the Heidi's cargo bay and establishes a transporter lock.
CMO_Releben says:
::returns to his desk and pulls up the data of the fleet's medical files::
XO_Chalen says:
COM:  McAlister: Stand by, we'll try to beam him out.
CO_Starks says:
:: enters bridge ::
CIV_Lt_Keindar says:
XO: Enjoy an assignment aboard this ship? ::She smiles::...it would be miserable unless you accompanied me. ::She gives a sly smile and turns back to her display, accessing science systems::
CSO_LT_Brehgorn says:
XO:  I have a transporter lock, sir.
XO_Chalen says:
::smiles back at the CIV::
XO_Chalen says:
CSO:  Beam him to our brig, and have security ready.
XO_Chalen says:
*CMO* Bridge to sickbay.  We need a medic in the brig for a new arrival from the convoy.
CSO_LT_Brehgorn says:
CTO:  Arrange for brig security ::looks over at TO T'Rail::
CO_Starks says:
:: looks over the bridge crew from the rear of the bridge ::
CTO_Lt_Castillo says:
:: in the midst of his route to the sickbay, decides to check up on the bridge to see how the ensign is doing.
XO_Chalen says:
CIV:  Alina, I'd like you to go to the brig and evaluate this man.
Captain_McAlister says:
@ ::waits and watches the Starfleet folks work::
CSO_LT_Brehgorn says:
::initiates transport to the brig after alerting brig crew to activate the force field immediately after his arrival::
XO_Chalen says:
CSO:  Energize, Mr. Brehgorn.
CTO_Lt_Castillo says:
::enters the bridge and waits for others to clear the way::
CO_Starks says:
:: walk up to XO :: XO: everything under control?
CMO_Releben says:
::taps combadge::  *XO* Aye Cmdr... On my way....  ::stands and exits sickbay::

ACTION: The CEO of the Heidi is transported to the Pharaoh brig

CIV_Lt_Keindar says:
::She stands slowly and nods:: XO: Understood Commander...::She smiles and then turns to Brehgorn and whispers in his ear:: CSO: Braghorg, you're with me...::With that, she marches out of the bridge, chin up, back straight and PADD in hand::
XO_Chalen says:
CTO:  Ah, Mr. Castillo, could you please report to the brig to keep an eye on our new guest?
CTO_Lt_Castillo says:
All: missing anything exciting?
XO_Chalen says:
CO:  For now sir.  We have another brain case from the convoy.
H_CEO_Adams says:
::runs around the brig in a state of fear::
CMO_Releben says:
::makes his way to the brig, med tricorder in hand::
CTO_Lt_Castillo says:
XO: sure thing sir, sorry I was catching up on some duty rosters and paperwork.
CTO_Lt_Castillo says:
XO: on my way right now sir.
XO_Chalen says:
CTO:  I'll throttle you later.  Watch crazy people now.  ::grins::
CTO_Lt_Castillo says:
::quickly exits and heads to the bridge::
XO_Chalen says:
::turns to the CO and gets up from the chair::  CO:  At least he's not dead......
Captain_McAlister says:
@ COM:Pharaoh: You get him Commander ?
CMO_Releben says:
::arrives in the brig and moves to the forcefield, eyeing the looney tune behind it::
CO_Starks says:
XO: Hmmmm. they don't have Transporter technology on most of these ships. Check the logs from the Iroquois and see if any personnel movement was reported between the Heidi and the Polynesian prior to arriving at 1138
CSO_LT_Brehgorn says:
::resumes normal sensor monitoring::
CO_Starks says:
XO:...can't be too safe
XO_Chalen says:
COM:  McAlister:  We have him Captain.  Do you need assistance getting access to your cargo bay?
CIV_Lt_Keindar says:
::She heads towards the lift and enters some commands in a display to have her sent directly to the brig for observation. After a brief trip she steps out of the lift and walks directly into the detention area:: CMO: Good day Doctor Releben.
CO_Starks says:
:: sits in the hard chair ::
XO_Chalen says:
CO:  Aye sir.
CTO_Lt_Castillo says:
::entering the brig, and surprised to see the doc there:: CMO: Hey doc! How are you?
CMO_Releben says:
::scans the H_CEO::
CMO_Releben says:
CIV: Lt, good day....
XO_Chalen says:
::heads the OPS console::
H_CEO_Adams says:
::looks at the Releben:: CMO: Who is in the name of Kolker are you ???
CTO_Lt_Castillo says:
::notices the CIV:: CIV: hello lieutenant.
CMO_Releben says:
CTO: Lt..... apparently busy....  ::nods to the nutcase::
CTO_Lt_Castillo says:
::smiling:: CMO: so much for being ahead of our times in technology.
CMO_Releben says:
H_CEO: I am the source of all your troubles.... and this ::waves  tricorder::  is my magic wand.....
XO_Chalen says:
::checking convoy logs for personnel transfers::
CIV_Lt_Keindar says:
Adams: Greetings Ensign, I am Lieutenant Alina Keindar, this is Lieutenants Castillo and Ensign Releben...we've been informed that you've had some difficulty aboard the S.S. Heidi. You've been brought aboard by the request of your Commanding Officer.
H_CEO_Adams says:
::backs up to the wall and sits there::
CTO_Lt_Castillo says:
::standing close to the CIV opposite the Doctor::
CO_Starks says:
TO: send out a general message to the fleet asking for recent medical reports of the crew and passengers, upload the data to the XO
CMO_Releben says:
::reads the scan and notes extreme levels of adrenaline in the Heidi CEO's bloodstream::
H_CEO_Adams says:
::sits down and sucks on thumb::
CIV_Lt_Keindar says:
Adams: You are currently aboard the U.S.S. Pharaoh, a Defiant Class vessel. Unfortunately we've been forced to contain you in the vessels brig for a brief evaluation period, until doctor Releben here believes you are free of contamination, where we can transfer you to sickbay, or your own personal quarters...
CTO_Lt_Castillo says:
::jaw drops as I watch the CEO sucking his thumb::
H_CEO_Adams says:
::stares into space::
XO_Chalen says:
CO:  I show no interaction between the crews of the Polynesian or the Heidi.
CTO_Lt_Castillo says:
::whispering to the CIV::CIV: ask him if he would like a pacifier too along with that?
CO_Starks says:
XO: Commander, don't miss anything. Check for shipments of food or livestock as well.
CIV_Lt_Keindar says:
::She leans in close to the CMO and whispers silently in his ear:: CMO: Please doctor, if you could cease with the antics. I would prefer to avoid a regression session here, and jokes of magic wands will be extremely counter-productive.
H_CEO_Adams says:
::jumps and runs to the front of the brig at great speed::
CO_Starks says:
ALL:...let's hope this is a bad coincidence
CSO_LT_Brehgorn says:
CO: Sir, perhaps we should consider the possibility that our guest's illness may be infectious.  I recommend that he remain in quarantine until we are absolutely certain that such is not the case.
H_CEO_Adams says:
All: Aaaaah!!!!  ::bounces off forcefield::
XO_Chalen says:
CO:  Aye......
CTO_Lt_Castillo says:
All: Woooo! there flash.
H_CEO_Adams says:
::falls back and drops to the floor unconscious::
XO_Chalen says:
CO: Nothing that I can find sir......   Looks like a coincidence......
CIV_Lt_Keindar says:
::A normal person would be startled at the sudden charge of the CEO, however knowing the field is stable, she stands stock still and looks at him:: Adams: Please Ensign, you and I both know that the confinement beam projected by the shield emitters will not collapse due to a simple ramming. You are exhausting your own energy. Allow me to assist you
CTO_Lt_Castillo says:
CMO: you want my professional opinion, he is wacky. Cause one he is an engineer and um he knew the charge that the brig force field holds.
CO_Starks says:
:: sits back in chair  and nods grimly to the XO ::
CMO_Releben says:
CIV: You have your annoying traits, Lt.... I have mine.... no offense..... ::grins slightly::
CTO_Lt_Castillo says:
::snickers at doc's comments::
CIV_Lt_Keindar says:
CMO: None taken. It would be useless for you to be offended by your own trivial comments...
CMO_Releben says:
CIV: Trivial... appropriate word considering present company......
CTO_Lt_Castillo says:
All: don't forget my empathic powers could come in handy here whenever he wakes up.
XO_Chalen says:
CO:  Sir, we should request the Heidi's CEO's log entries from his Captain.
CO_Starks says:
XO: do so
FCO_Ens_Frost says:
::looks to the side of the viewscreen:: All: Is that an asteroid off the side of the viewscreen?
CMO_Releben says:
CTO: Well...... let's have at him....  ::nods to the forcefield::
CSO_LT_Brehgorn says:
::runs sensors in the area to which the FCO referred::
CIV_Lt_Keindar says:
CMO: I would advise against that doctor...::She glares at the CTO::...you should both know the risk factors involved.
XO_Chalen says:
::looks to the FCO::  FCO:  Asteroid?
CTO_Lt_Castillo says:
:: looking at the doc in shock:: CMO: at what?
CO_Starks says:
:: looks to CSO for confirmation of the FCO sighting ::
FCO_Ens_Frost says:
XO: Yes sir.
CMO_Releben says:
CIV/CTO:  Lt's....  he's knocked himself out.... I believe I should at least make sure he is breathing......
XO_Chalen says:
FCO:  Navigational sensors, Ensign.  Are we or the convoy in its path?
CSO_LT_Brehgorn says:
CO: I cannot confirm an asteroid, sir.
CTO_Lt_Castillo says:
::looking sad:: CMO: I hate to say it but she has a point. I don't feel like endangering the ship by having mister nutcracker surprise us.
FCO_Ens_Frost says:
XO: I don't know, maybe I'm just seeing things Commander.
CO_Starks says:
FCO: I didn't know we'd be coming up on rouge astral bodies this soon into the trip
CIV_Lt_Keindar says:
::She takes up a position between the doctor and the force-field. With a smile she does a jump kick and swings her leg up, grabbing a hold of her hypo-spray, filled with nor-epinephrine and then glancing over she looks at the CTO:: CTO: Now Lieutenant, you may drop the field...
XO_Chalen says:
FCO:  I think we're all a bit high strung right now, Ensign.  Are you feeling alright?
FCO_Ens_Frost says:
::double checks console::
CMO_Releben says:
CIV: Pretty fancy.... but he's already out......
FCO_Ens_Frost says:
XO: I'm fine sir.
CO_Starks says:
CSO: begin a new stellar cartography scan of the sector. There haven’t been any Starfleet ships this far out here in a while
CTO_Lt_Castillo says:
::with an "I am not impressed" look:: CMO: now she is ready. ::open the force field.
CMO_Releben says:
::wonders why all the fuss over an unconscious CEO::
CIV_Lt_Keindar says:
CMO: You have no comprehension of what a truly psychotic mind is capable of, do you doctor? ::She smiles and watches as the crackle of the collapsing field seen before them::
XO_Chalen says:
FCO:  I'm not so sure about that, Ensign.  How long since your last duty break?

ACTION: An asteroid appears and disappears off to the side of the viewscreen

CSO_LT_Brehgorn says:
CO: Aye, sir.  What percentage of sensors should I allocate to this task?
CO_Starks says:
:: stands and points to the screen :: ALL: There! I saw it too
CMO_Releben says:
::reserves his comment for another day::
XO_Chalen says:
::raises eyebrows at the CO::  CO:   Sir?
CSO_LT_Brehgorn says:
CO:  I did see something there, as well sir, but nothing is registering on sensors.
CO_Starks says:
CSO: divert all LRS and SRS arrays
CTO_Lt_Castillo says:
::walking over and getting a phaser with the settings of stun and enters the brig, aiming at the unconscious officer::
FCO_Ens_Frost says:
XO: Not very long Commander, at least not any longer than usual.
CMO_Releben says:
::steps to the CEO and scans yet again::
CO_Starks says:
XO: Hail the fleet check if any of their sensors have picked up an asteroid
CSO_LT_Brehgorn says:
CO: Aye sir.  ::commits all sensor arrays to Stellar Cartography Pattern Alpha::
FCO_Ens_Frost says:
ALL: I knew I wasn't crazy!

ACTION: The Heidi CEO is quite unconscious

CTO_Lt_Castillo says:
CMO: Doc be careful he might be faking it.
CIV_Lt_Keindar says:
::She walks over and without question stands over the unconscious man and injects a minor dose of the contents into his neck. Standing back she looks over to the doctor:: CMO: He is all yours, Ensign...
XO_Chalen says:
FCO:  Contact the convoy!   Order all ships to come to a full stop, us too!
FCO_Ens_Frost says:
XO: Aye aye sir.
XO_Chalen says:
CO:  Aye.
CSO_LT_Brehgorn says:
::looks up briefly after hearing the XO's command::
CTO_Lt_Castillo says:
CIV: what did you inject in him?
XO_Chalen says:
::contacting fleet via a text transmission for query::
CMO_Releben says:
CIV: Thank you Lt..... I am confident he is finished for the day....

ACTION: The fleet begins to slow to impulse... and the hails begin to come in..... complaining for the delay

CSO_LT_Brehgorn says:
CO: Sir, might I suggest that with this strange phenomenon, we devote a 10% sensor allocation to short range tactical sensors.
FCO_Ens_Frost says:
::drops Pharaoh to all stop::
CMO_Releben says:
::reads the scan that the CEO is about as sharp as a sack of wet mice and still hopped up on adrenaline::
CIV_Lt_Keindar says:
CTO: He won't be now Lieutenant...I just gave him a dose that should keep him sedated for over 12 hours...::She smiles and looks back to the CMO:: CMO: What I gave him, is for me to know...and you to find out...::She gives him a wink and twirls the hypo around before replacing it against her ankle::
CO_Starks says:
CSO: do so
FCO_Ens_Frost says:
XO: The fleet is stopping sir, as have we.
XO_Chalen says:
CO:  Sir, the convoy shows no sign of the object.  They want to know why we're stopping.
CSO_LT_Brehgorn says:
::allocates 10% of sensors to Short Range Tactical scans::
CTO_Lt_Castillo says:
::making mental note to investigate what the CIV is hypospraying to people later::
CO_Starks says:
FCO: take us 1000 Kilometers ahead of the lead vessel and continue on course at impulse
CSO_LT_Brehgorn says:
::monitoring data flow of Stellar Cartography program::
FCO_Ens_Frost says:
CO: Aye sir.  ::plots in course::
CMO_Releben says:
::scans the CEO's injection spot::   CIV:  norepinephrine?   Nice choice....
XO_Chalen says:
*CTO*:  Mr. Castillo, please report to the bridge.
CO_Starks says:
XO:......inform them that we are investigation a possible navigation hazard
CTO_Lt_Castillo says:
*XO* on my way sir.
XO_Chalen says:
CO:  Aye.  ::messages the convoy about the hazard::
CIV_Lt_Keindar says:
CMO: Natural, and effective...and nearly undetectable...::She smiles::...nice work doctor...I believe you can take it from here? Please contact me immediately if he shows signs of awakening.
CO_Starks says:
:: walk to the side of the FCO station and stares at the view screen ::
CTO_Lt_Castillo says:
All: well kids play nice with this one. If anything contact me at the bridge. ::exits and heads to the bridge in a sprint::
CMO_Releben says:
::injects the CEO with a dose of Lexorin and exits the brig with the CIV::  CIV: Certainly, Lt.....
CSO_LT_Brehgorn says:
FCO:  Make sure your evasive programs are on standby...just in case one of these asteroids turns out not to be a ghost.
CTO_Lt_Castillo says:
::entering the bridge:: XO: you rang sir?
CO_Starks says:
ALL: Opinions?
CIV_Lt_Keindar says:
CMO: Doctor...while I have your attention, I was curious if I could ask you a personal question...
FCO_Ens_Frost says:
CSO: Already done LT.
CSO_LT_Brehgorn says:
FCO: Very good, Ensign.
CTO_Lt_Castillo says:
::seeing the view screen for the first time:: all: What the ....?
CMO_Releben says:
CIV: Personal?  You have my attention.... you may not like the answer, Lt.....
XO_Chalen says:
CTO:  Take your station Mr.  Keep your eyes on the tactical scanners.  We have a phantom asteroid out there somewhere.
CTO_Lt_Castillo says:
All: what happened to all the stars?
CSO_LT_Brehgorn says:
::continues monitoring Stellar Cartography program, while keeping a tight eye on SRS::
XO_Chalen says:
CO:  Phasers.   Full sweep.   See if we hit anything.
CTO_Lt_Castillo says:
::taking over Tactical stations::
FCO_Ens_Frost says:
CO: Sir, we are at impulse power 1000 kilometers in front of the lead ship, any course changes sir?
CIV_Lt_Keindar says:
CMO: Your people's death rituals. I have checked your records and am aware that you are approaching the age of your ritualistic suicide, and I was curious if it would be possible for me to observe such a ceremony, for psychological purposes of course...
CO_Starks says:
CSO: what about a probe?
CTO_Lt_Castillo says:
CO/XO: what exactly am I looking for again?
CO_Starks says:
CTO: you'll know it when you see it
CTO_Lt_Castillo says:
CO: should I go red alert sir?
CSO_LT_Brehgorn says:
CO:  I'm not sure that a probe would pick up anything that our sensors have not, sir, but we could try.
CTO_Lt_Castillo says:
CO: or yellow?
CO_Starks says:
FCO: have the fleet come to a stop, continue onward at 1/2 impulse
FCO_Ens_Frost says:
::taps on console, dropping ship to half impulse power:
CMO_Releben says:
CIV: The traditional ceremony is done privately and only with persons the individual is closest too..... I shall consider it, but at this time, I will have to decline your request, Lt.
CO_Starks says:
CTO: hold on that alert Lt.
CTO_Lt_Castillo says:
TO: Mr. T'Rail, doc is going to need some help if you will go to the brig to help him that would be great.
CTO_Lt_Castillo says:
CO: yes sir.
CO_Starks says:
XO: Divert more resources to the sensor arrays
XO_Chalen says:
CO:  Sir, we should at least have deflectors up.  Yellow alert is appropriate.
CTO_Lt_Castillo says:
::scanning for anything unusual::
XO_Chalen says:
CO:  Aye, diverting power to scanners.
CTO_Lt_Castillo says:
CO: sir should we start a tachyon sweep as well?
XO_Chalen says:
::diverts aux. power::
CO_Starks says:
CTO: do so
CO_Starks says:
XO: nods at XO
CIV_Lt_Keindar says:
CMO: I expected that. Many primitive races are quite self conscious about personal matters. The fact that such a ritual is kept in secrecy is nearly as pathetic as the Vulcan mating practices...quite...barbaric. Thank you Ensign...::...and again, she just walks off::
CO_Starks says:
XO:....yellow alert
CTO_Lt_Castillo says:
::initiating a tachyon sweep::
XO_Chalen says:
CTO:  YELLOW ALERT.
FCO_Ens_Frost says:
CO: Ship is at half impulse power, evasive maneuvers plotted and on standby sir.
CTO_Lt_Castillo says:
::initiating yellow alert::
CO_Starks says:
:: pats the FCO on the shoulder :: FCO: good man
XO_Chalen says:
CTO:  Deflectors at full.
FCO_Ens_Frost says:
CO: The rest of the fleet has stopped sir.
CSO_LT_Brehgorn says:
CO: Sir, may I suggest pausing the Stellar Cartography program until we've solved this mystery.  We could use the resources.
CO_Starks says:
:: stares at the screen in silence but.....nothing ::
CMO_Releben says:
Outloud:  Yes, primitive.... just like your bathing rituals....
CTO_Lt_Castillo says:
::initiating the XO's orders::
CTO_Lt_Castillo says:
CO/XO: nothing on the tachyon sweeps neither.
CO_Starks says:
CSO: do so
CIV_Lt_Keindar says:
::She enters a lift and declares "deck one" and heads in the direction of the bridge::
CSO_LT_Brehgorn says:
::pauses Stellar Cartography program, and diverts resources to SRS and LRS::
CO_Starks says:
:: Turns away from screen :: ALL: maybe it was a trick of the light at warp
CMO_Releben says:
::turns his attention to the unconscious CEO and monitors his lifesigns::
CTO_Lt_Castillo says:
CO: sir if you don't mind me asking what was I looking for?
XO_Chalen says:
CO:  Sure......  tell us another one.
CIV_Lt_Keindar says:
::She enters the bridge slowly and looks around at the assembled officers:: CO: You have called Yellow Alert status, update me now please...::She says sternly as she marches up to the Command chair::
CO_Starks says:
:: sits in command chair :: CIV: possible phantom asteroid. Negative sensor contact.
XO_Chalen says:
CTO:  A big Rock, Lt.   A BIG rock that was and was not there.   Clear now?  ::grins::

ACTION: The Diary Barge "Foggy Dew" reports seeing an asteroid appear and disappear.

XO_Chalen says:
CO:  We have a sighting from the SS Foggy Dew sir.
CSO_LT_Brehgorn says:
CO:  Sir, the Foggy Dew has reported a similar sighting.
CTO_Lt_Castillo says:
XO: fascinating so how in warp does a big rock get in our way?
CO_Starks says:
XO: location?
CIV_Lt_Keindar says:
::She smiles and looks over the Captains chair:: CO: Tricks of light don't just "happen" in this day in age sir, an engineer like you should be aware of that. The view screen projection system filters out foreign light through standard algorithms, which are used to explain known optical illusions.
XO_Chalen says:
CTO:  That's the million bar of latinum question.
CO_Starks says:
CIV: then get me a better explanation ::points to AUX SCI station ::
XO_Chalen says:
CO:  Location of last sighting would correspond about to the last sighting that we saw.
CTO_Lt_Castillo says:
::raising an eyebrow in curiosity:: XO: ok I'll continue the tachyon sweep maybe there is a cloak on the asteroid or something.
CMO_Releben says:
Self: I swear she talks just to hear herself....  that girl needs a psychological....
CIV_Lt_Keindar says:
CO: Try an anti-proton sweep of the surrounding areas...::She points to the station as well:: You have a Starfleet background, I am sure you can figure it out yourself...
XO_Chalen says:
CTO:  Creative thinking wins a gold star, Lt.
CO_Starks says:
CTO: prepare a poloron sweep from the forward deflector
CTO_Lt_Castillo says:
::initiating the CO's orders:: CO: ready sir initiating the sweep now.
FCO_Ens_Frost says:
Self: This is strange, what the ____ could that have been.
CIV_Lt_Keindar says:
::As a realization comes to her, she crosses to the Engineering console and begins running scans of primary ship systems, and the other vessels in the Fleet for abnormalities:: CO: Captain, you are being played for a fool...while we are occupied with this 'asteroid' I would be willing to bet something more drastic is occurring...
CO_Starks says:
CIV: explain
XO_Chalen says:
::looks at the CIV, alarmed::
CTO_Lt_Castillo says:
::wondering what the CIV is talking about::
FCO_Ens_Frost says:
Self: More drastic, like you taking your shoes off Kiendar.
CTO_Lt_Castillo says:
CO: sir how many of these ships on our convoy have sensor capability?
CIV_Lt_Keindar says:
CO: A foreign group could be using fake images as a diversion...simple tactics, I'm sure the Tactical officers amongst us...::She glares at Chalen and Castillo::...would be aware of such a concept.
CO_Starks says:
CTO: not enough
CSO_LT_Brehgorn says:
CO:  For once, I tend to agree with the CIV...These "ghost asteroids" may be a local phenomenon, or they may be a ruse of some sort.  In either case, my counsel is to proceed.
CTO_Lt_Castillo says:
CO: if we had a group of sweeps we could cover more areas.
XO_Chalen says:
CIV:  We're at Yellow Alert.  We're watching our backs on this.
CO_Starks says:
FCO: hail the fleet all ships ahead full impulse

ACTION: The Heidi CEO wakes up screaming once more

FCO_Ens_Frost says:
CO: Aye sir.
XO_Chalen says:
CTO:  I agree with the CTO, the convoy could all scan at once.   Make sure it's safe to proceed.
CO_Starks says:
FCO: have the fleet space themselves by 1000 meters
CIV_Lt_Keindar says:
XO: With your track record...I wish that was enough...::She looks at her sensor readings::...any strike or action taken will most likely commence within a five minute window...
CTO_Lt_Castillo says:
CO: that way we're not the only ship watching for any bumps out there
CO_Starks says:
XO: try to initiate the group scan
CMO_Releben says:
H_CEO: Feeling any better?
FCO_Ens_Frost says:
::hails the fleet to continue at full impulse::
XO_Chalen says:
CO:  Aye.  ::signals the convoy for a group poloron scan::
XO_Chalen says:
CIV:  You know your tactical scenarios.  I like that.....
CO_Starks says:
ALL: If I don't start getting some evidence one way or the other I'll have to take us back to warp
FCO_Ens_Frost says:
CO: I've contacted the fleet and they acknowledge sir.
CTO_Lt_Castillo says:
XO: back in old earth history they used to do anything to stop a train to rob from it.
CIV_Lt_Keindar says:
::She smiles at Riggs:: XO: You seem to like more about me each day Commander...::She smiles and then looks to the CTO::...a pity Mr. Castillo does not.
CTO_Lt_Castillo says:
XO: in this case what would be so valuable to loot from us?
XO_Chalen says:
CO:  Sir, the convoy's combined poloron scan shows nothing.  Looks safe to proceed.
FCO_Ens_Frost says:
CO: The fleet is moving into position.
CTO_Lt_Castillo says:
CIV: You'd be surprised what I like Lieutenant, heck it might even scare you.
CO_Starks says:
CSO: do you concur with the XO?

ACTION: The scout ship Zavada as well reports the sighting of the phantom asteroid

XO_Chalen says:
CTO:  We're got the keys to the candy store, Mr. Castillo.  The convoy would make a valuable and vulnerable prize without us in the way......
CTO_Lt_Castillo says:
CO: want me to arm quantum torpedoes just in case this asteroid shows up?
CSO_LT_Brehgorn says:
CO:  Safe may not be the best word, but I think sitting here is not a good alternative...I'd rather be moving if one of these asteroids ends up being real.
CMO_Releben says:
::adjusts the lighting in the brig to low levels and steps into the shadows to observe the CEO::
CTO_Lt_Castillo says:
::smiling hoping the CO gives approval.
CTO_Lt_Castillo says:
::
XO_Chalen says:
CTO:  YES!   ::answers for the CO::
XO_Chalen says:
CO:  SS Zavada as well reports the sighting sir.

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