SD 10208.15

The crew of the USS Pharaoh have been investigating the ghost hip ISS Iapetus. The ship was missing all its crew. They discovered a cloud of unknown energy and tracked it back to the Brehgorn singularity. They are in the process of deciding a course of action.

XO_Chalen says:
::enters the Bridge and sits at the OPS console::
CSO_LtCmdr_Brehgorn says:
::enters the bridge, taking a deep breath and trying not to show the residual effects of his recent battle with the Andorian flu::
CEO_LtJG_Irvin says:
::continues to run analysis on the bulkhead fragment from Iapetus::
CNS_Luchena says:
::manning flight control, heaven help us::
CEO_LtJG_Irvin says:
::sitting at the engineering station on the bridge tapping away at the console::
CTO_Gem says:
::soon follows behind the XO, goes to her tactical station:: XO: Let's hope those torpedoes work.
CO_Starks says:
CEO_LtJG_Irvin: How has the encounter with the energy cloud effected the hull of the 
CO_Starks says:
Iapetus.
CO_Starks says:
:: sits in center seat ::
XO_Chalen says:
CTO:   We've got the one big bang.   After that it's back to normal ordinance.  Hopefully we'll only need the one shot.
CSO_LtCmdr_Brehgorn says:
::logs into the Science console, and attempt to learn as much about the current situation in the least amount of time::
CNS_Luchena says:
::bets this baby is much more maneuverable than the last thing he flew::
CEO_LtJG_Irvin says:
:: continues tapping:: CO: There has been no effect that our sensors and scanners can detect... Still scanning
CO_Starks says:
CEO_LtJG_Irvin: great then all we have to worry about is loosing all power and being dematerialized into pure energy
CEO_LtJG_Irvin says:
CO_Starks: Apparently so... BUT I think I might have a plan....
XO_Chalen says:
CO:  Don't forget the part about having our energy patterns digested for all eternity in that thing.
CO_Starks says:
CSO_LtCmdr_Brehgorn: I want full scans try to give me some warning as to when that cloud may re-appear...if that's possible
CNS_Luchena says:
::has no idea what everyone is talking about so continues familiarizing himself with the flight control console::
CO_Starks says:
XO_Chalen: What have we got in the way of options here?
CEO_LtJG_Irvin says:
::gets up and heads over to the OPS console:: CO: That thing likes the singularity right?
CSO_LtCmdr_Brehgorn says:
CO: Aye, sir. ::initiates full sensor spread, keeping an eagles eye open for that blasted cloud::
CTO_Gem says:
::prepares the aft torpedoes for launch::
XO_Chalen says:
CO:   We can shoot it.
CO_Starks says:
XO_Chalen: thank you commander
CO_Starks says:
CEO_LtJG_Irvin: Eli what's your idea?
XO_Chalen says:
CO:   What I'm here for, sir.
CEO_LtJG_Irvin says:
::calls up a navigational schematic up to the main viewer::
CNS_Luchena says:
::could really use some coffee::
CO_Starks says:
CEO_LtJG_Irvin: it look as if it's using the singularity as a doorway to our area of space
XO_Chalen says:
CTO:   Ensign, remember that our special payload torpedo has no guidance.   Don't fire till we're at point blank range.
CO_Starks says:
CEO_LtJG_Irvin: this cloud then sucks up all the energy it can find then retreats back into the singularity
XO_Chalen says:
CNS:   Mikhail, when that thing comes back out, bring us around for a firing solution ASAP.     But not TOO close..............  in case we miss.
CO_Starks says:
XO_Chalen:....just how big a bang is your torpedo capable of Riggs?
CEO_LtJG_Irvin says:
::walks over beside the CO's chair:: CO: We could make that thing chase us to the edge of the singularity at break neck speed.. Watch as it enters while we peel away at full reverse... Then close it.
CNS_Luchena says:
XO:  And what is too close, Sir?
CEO_LtJG_Irvin says:
::points out the proposal on the screen::
CO_Starks says:
CEO_LtJG_Irvin: but how do you propose we collapse a singularity?
XO_Chalen says:
CO:   BIG sir.
XO_Chalen says:
CNS:   If we get eaten, you've gone too close.
CTO_Gem says:
::hopes point blank range doesn't get too close for her discomfort::
CEO_LtJG_Irvin says:
::sigh:: CO: We'll have one shot at it James..... Jettison the Warp Core and rig it to detonate via antimatter overload.
CNS_Luchena says:
::isn't very comforted by that response::
CO_Starks says:
XO_Chalen: that's great we shoot that at point blank then we'll have a hell of a shock wave to deal with
CNS_Luchena says:
::perks up.  Would love to try and outrun a shockwave::
XO_Chalen says:
CO:   I like it better than  detonating our warpcore.
CO_Starks says:
CEO_LtJG_Irvin: the yield may be right but with no warp core we're in a bad spot for the explosions shock wave
CO_Starks says:
ALL: ...wait....
XO_Chalen says:
CEO:    Could we even outrun our warp core's shockwave on impulse?
CNS_Luchena says:
::turns and looks at the CO::
CO_Starks says:
CEO_LtJG_Irvin: what about the warp core on the Iapetus?
CO_Starks says:
CEO_LtJG_Irvin: and what about their torpedo launchers?
CEO_LtJG_Irvin says:
::snaps fingers:: CO: You know something... That might work, BUT there is not one little bit of antimatter over there... We'd have to do a transfer....
XO_Chalen says:
CEO:  Do we have the time for that?
XO_Chalen says:
CEO:   There's no magnetic contractors active over there to contain the antimatter is there?
CO_Starks says:
CSO_LtCmdr_Brehgorn: run simulations on how big a boom it would take to seal that singularity
CSO_LtCmdr_Brehgorn says:
CO: Aye, sir.  ::begins computations on how large an explosion would be needed to seal the singularity::
CEO_LtJG_Irvin says:
::turns to the XO:: We can set up a small power transfer from the Pharaoh to the Iapetus... BUT, we'll have to isolate what ever is draining all the power first, OR transfer the core over here, and deal with it in the shuttle bay.
CO_Starks says:
ALL: now that thing will be tempted by any energy, that mean bio energy as well
CO_Starks says:
CEO_LtJG_Irvin: the power drain is gone, it was the cloud.
CNS_Luchena says:
::gulps::
<Computer> CSO: Unknown... insufficient data
CTO_Gem says:
CO: It could have very well drained the bio energy out of all of the previous crews. If that thing gets too close, we'll mulch on the floor.
CSO_LtCmdr_Brehgorn says:
CO: Our computer is unable to compute whether our torpedo cluster will seal the singularity.
CEO_LtJG_Irvin says:
CO_Starks: Then let's get started....
CO_Starks says:
CSO_LtCmdr_Brehgorn: then maybe the torpedo can be the bait and we can use the Iapetus warp core to seal the breech
XO_Chalen says:
CEO:  Okay, we transfer anti matter over there now that the drain on the Iedepus is gone.   But that thing is drawn to bio matter.    We need live bait don't we?
XO_Chalen says:
CO:   BIO matter, Jimmy.    The Bait's gotta be alive.
CNS_Luchena says:
::wonders if there is some way to fake biomatter::
CEO_LtJG_Irvin says:
CO_Starks: I'll do it.....
CEO_LtJG_Irvin says:
CO_Starks: I gotta be over there to stabilize the systems anyway...
CSO_LtCmdr_Brehgorn says:
CO: Sir, it appears that bio-energy is a key ingredient in this equation....if you ask me too, I will act as bait aboard the Iapetus, and I will overload her warp drive in conjunction with our torpedo cluster explosion.
CO_Starks says:
CEO_LtJG_Irvin: start to get together what you need to re-activate the Iapetus warp core
CNS_Luchena says:
::eyes grow wide::
XO_Chalen says:
CEO:  Oh, no you don't!   Sir, you can't let him go over there alone!
CNS_Luchena says:
::doesn't think anyone should go over there.  Wonders if anyone on the ship has a pet::
CO_Starks says:
XO_Chalen: I have no intention to
XO_Chalen says:
::looks at the CSO and CEO::    ALL:   Has everyone gone crazy?
CTO_Gem says:
::thinks about it:: CO: Captain. Maybe our doctor can assist us in creating artificial biomatter in a sickbay.
CEO_LtJG_Irvin says:
::stops:: XO: Chalen, How much sense does it make for more than one person to go over there for a one person job
XO_Chalen says:
CSO, CEO:   That thing will EAT YOU.
CO_Starks says:
CTO_Gem: no time and probably not sufficient enough
CO_Starks says:
XO_Chalen: no it won't
CSO_LtCmdr_Brehgorn says:
XO: Sir, we could attempt a last minute transport just before the Iapetus is consumed.
CO_Starks says:
CEO_LtJG_Irvin: and this is not a one man job it's a two engineer job. I'm going with you
CO_Starks says:
XO_Chalen: you'll beam us off just in the nick of time of course
XO_Chalen says:
CSO:  With the power drain and interference from the cloud I wouldn't be so fast to put my life in the hands of a transporter beam.
CSO_LtCmdr_Brehgorn says:
XO: Sir, if my life could save others in the future, I feel it is my duty to risk it.
CO_Starks says:
CSO_LtCmdr_Brehgorn: we'll need you here
CSO_LtCmdr_Brehgorn says:
CO: Aye, sir.
CO_Starks says:
ALL: listen up this is how it going to work
CTO_Gem says:
::sort of eager to shoot those quantum torpedoes::
CNS_Luchena says:
::listens up::
CTO_Gem says:
::focuses attention on the captain, and her reflection::
XO_Chalen says:
CO:   Sir!    We can't rely on the transporter if that thing comes back out!   What if it interferes with the beam?
CMO_Releben says:
::sits quietly in the rear of the bridge, digesting it all::
CO_Starks says:
ALL: Eli and I will reactivate the Iapetus warp core. We will then position her to the event horizon of the singularity
CNS_Luchena says:
::hazards a glance at the CTO and thinks she is probably the vainest woman he's ever met::
XO_Chalen says:
CO:  And what do we do?   Sit here on our hands and hope we can beam you out before you get eaten alive?
CO_Starks says:
ALL:...then the Pharaoh will scan for the cloud to emerge, when it does you will fire the torpedo
CEO_LtJG_Irvin says:
XO_Chalen: Chalen, All you have to do is isolate the transporter beam from the resonator array, and shift the power signature to an upper band of subspace...
CO_Starks says:
ALL:...If one torpedo slowed t then this one should damn near put it in a food coma. we take that opportunity to detonate the core and beam back to the Pharaoh
XO_Chalen says:
CEO:   Oh, is that all?   ::dripping with sarcasm::
CMO_Releben says:
::thinks this is all a really bad idea::
CSO_LtCmdr_Brehgorn says:
::whispers to the CO::  CO: Sir, with all due and deserved respect, I must protest.  You are our Captain, and this tactical situation presents grave risk.
CEO_LtJG_Irvin says:
XO_Chalen: Well.. That and some prayer....
XO_Chalen says:
CEO:   The prophets love fools, Mr.
CO_Starks says:
ALL: here's hoping that the warp core explosion will cause the event horizon to collapse into the singularity sealing it and taking the cloud into the vortex with it
CNS_Luchena says:
::thinks the CMO is right on in his assessment::
XO_Chalen says:
CO:  All right, we'll watch for the cloud to emerge and then blast it with everything we've got.
CO_Starks says:
CSO_LtCmdr_Brehgorn: noted but I'm the CO and I can assist our engineer on the warp core
CO_Starks says:
XO_Chalen:...don't forget about the beaming us to safety part
CSO_LtCmdr_Brehgorn says:
CO: Understood, sir.
CNS_Luchena says:
::suppresses a grin::
XO_Chalen says:
CO:   It's on my list of things to do, Sir.   ::grins::
CO_Starks says:
ALL: then we have no time to waste
CEO_LtJG_Irvin says:
::heads for the door waiting a bit on the CO::
CTO_Gem says:
CO: Captain, what are we going to do in the off chance that we won't be sucked in when the vortex closes?
CO_Starks says:
CEO_LtJG_Irvin: gather your supplies
CO_Starks says:
CNS_Luchena: take us into transporter range of the Iapetus
CEO_LtJG_Irvin says:
CO_Starks: Aye. I'm on my way to engineering to setup the power transfer, and I'll beam the antimatter reserves directly over there.
CNS_Luchena says:
CO:  Aye Sir.  ::engages impulse engines::
CEO_LtJG_Irvin says:
::exits to engineering::
CSO_LtCmdr_Brehgorn says:
::remains the Science station, setting up a program to sound an alert when the cloud's energy signature reappears::
XO_Chalen says:
CSO:   Get on your sensors.   Work with the doctor and see if you can isolate the signature from the hull samples to give us an edge on the sensors.   Maybe we can detect it emerging a few seconds earlier.   Any thing would help.
CNS_Luchena says:
::while sneaking up on the ghost ship runs simulations of ways to get away from the explosion::
CMO_Releben says:
::wonders if anyone remembered the life signs trapped within the cloud::
CO_Starks says:
CSO_LtCmdr_Brehgorn: make sure to isolate the transporter beam so you can get us off there
CSO_LtCmdr_Brehgorn says:
XO/CO: Aye, sir.
CTO_Gem says:
::remembers the first adventure she had when her father temporarily took command of a test vehicle he had designed::
CO_Starks says:
XO_Chalen: The ship is yours. I'll be seeing you
CNS_Luchena says:
::sincerely hopes so::
CSO_LtCmdr_Brehgorn says:
::isolates the transporter beam to peak efficiency focusing on the lifesigns of the CEO and CO::
XO_Chalen says:
CMO:   Doctor, have you any ideal how we might be able to grab onto any of the life signatures in the cloud with our transporter beam?   Maybe while it's stunned from our torpedo.  I can't  think when it'd be more vulnerable.
CMO_Releben says:
::nods to the CO and pulls up the data on his console::
CEO_LtJG_Irvin says:
::enters Engineering and slides down the ladder:: Zimmerman: Mr. Zimmerman, prepare a power transfer beam from here to the Iapetus
XO_Chalen says:
CO:   Good luck.
CO_Starks says:
:: leaves bridge for Engineering ::
CEO_LtJG_Irvin says:
::walks over to the Master Control Console as Zimmerman hustles off to complete his orders::
CO_Starks says:
:: enters ME and climbs down ladder into the pit ::  
XO_Chalen says:
::whispers::   ......Crazy human.
CO_Starks says:
CEO_LtJG_Irvin: we have no idea how much time we have so let's move it
CO_Starks says:
CEO_LtJG_Irvin: how goes the antimatter transfer?
CMO_Releben says:
XO: Perhaps Cmdr..... but what if there are no 'bodies' and only bio-energy?
CNS_Luchena says:
::looks up at the growing image of the other ship as they approach it::
CTO_Gem says:
::looking over data from their most previous encounter with the cloud::
CEO_LtJG_Irvin says:
::taps into transporter control:: CO: Zimmerman is setting up the secondary transfer beam. I'm about to use our transporters to transfer some antimatter to the Iapetus now.
CSO_LtCmdr_Brehgorn says:
CMO: I have configured sensors to sound a klaxon when the faintest sign of the cloud's energy signature appears.  See if you can increase the sensor efficiency even more using computer records of the cloud's contact with our hull and the hull of the Iapetus.
CO_Starks says:
:: opens a locker and begins to retrieve portable generators and some magnetic couplers ::
XO_Chalen says:
CMO:  It seemed to be the same bio energy that we are transformed into when we go through the transporter buffer.   Maybe we could reconstitute it in our buffer if we get some solid lock?     Anything?    I won't accept that we can't help the being trapped in that creature!
CMO_Releben says:
::nods to the CSO::  CSO: Aye sir....
CNS_Luchena says:
XO:  We are in transporter range.  Full stop?
XO_Chalen says:
CNS:  Full stop.   ::sits in the big chair::
CMO_Releben says:
XO: That would be my theory sir.  The question is, where to put them all...
CTO_Gem says:
::notices that the cloud's energy is slightly similar to some properties of anti-matter::
CO_Starks says:
CEO_LtJG_Irvin: what were the condition of the Iapetus Dylithium crystals?
CNS_Luchena says:
::comes to a stop with the Pharaoh facing the other ship::
CMO_Releben says:
::begins tapping madly on his console, tying in results from the sample they extracted from the Iapetus bulkhead::
XO_Chalen says:
CMO:  We'll have transporter room one held for the Commander and Eli.     Use the cargo transporter on deck two.    It has a larger buffer.    Just try to get someone anyone out of that thing if you can!
CNS_Luchena says:
CTO: This point blank enough for you?
XO_Chalen says:
CMO:  If you can save one victim, it'll be at least something.
CEO_LtJG_Irvin says:
::finishes the transporter preprogramming and sends the control readout to the bridge:: CO: All systems on the ship appeared to be normal... Just waiting on some power.
CO_Starks says:
CEO_LtJG_Irvin: then let's get over there
CMO_Releben says:
XO: I understand sir.... but if our scans are correct and there are thousands, where do we put them?  How do we determine who lives and who remains?
CTO_Gem says:
CNS: If it were any closer, I'd have to throw a drink in its face. ::smiles::
CEO_LtJG_Irvin says:
::walks over and suits up in his EVA suit in the back of Engineering::
CNS_Luchena says:
::chuckles::
CO_Starks says:
::throws a generator over should and picks up some equipment then heads out of ME to transporter room 2 ::
CSO_LtCmdr_Brehgorn says:
CMO: By the way, doctor, thanks for the treatment.
CEO_LtJG_Irvin says:
::picks up his tool kit and power converter::
XO_Chalen says:
CMO:  Deciding who lives and dies is what Doctor's do.   I leave it to you.   Do what you can for as many as you can.
CNS_Luchena says:
::goes over the escape simulations and decides not to mention what the odds are::
CO_Starks says:
:: enters transporter room and puts on an EVA suit ::
CMO_Releben says:
XO: Sir, perhaps I am being unclear.  What if we can save every last one of them?
CEO_LtJG_Irvin says:
::follows the CO out to the transporter room and follows the CO in::
XO_Chalen says:
CTO:   Ensign, load the special payload torpedo in the forward tube and arm the warheads.
CO_Starks says:
*XO* Riggs were beaming over now
CEO_LtJG_Irvin says:
::walks over to the transporter console and looks at the coordinates:: CO: Coordinates locked for Main Engineering....
XO_Chalen says:
CMO:   I don't see how that's possible.   We'll only have a few minutes at that thing and there are BILLIONS of life signs in there.
XO_Chalen says:
*CO*:   Acknowledged.
CTO_Gem says:
XO: Yes sir. ::loads the special torpedoes in the forward tubes and arms the warheads:: Done sir.
CSO_LtCmdr_Brehgorn says:
::initiates transport of the CO and CEO::

ACTION: The CO and CEO transport over to the Iaepetus

CO_Starks says:
@ :: Materializes on the Iapetus in main engineering ::
CEO_LtJG_Irvin says:
::watches as CO And CEO dematerializes::
CNS_Luchena says:
CSO:  Keeping a transporter lock on them?
CSO_LtCmdr_Brehgorn says:
CNS: That's affirmative.
CO_Starks says:
@:: Looks around and up at the warp core ::
CNS_Luchena says:
::feeling a bit nervous about all this::
CMO_Releben says:
XO: Sir, can we dock to the Iapetus and use our systems to power up life support?  It may provide enough space to transport the life signs as the Pharaoh may get cramped quickly.
XO_Chalen says:
*COM*   All hands this is the first officer.   Man your battle stations, due to our transporter activity we will not be able to use our shields for some time.   Be on guard for extra damage we may encur.
CEO_LtJG_Irvin says:
@ ::taps the com on the EVA suit:: *Zimmerman* Irvin to Zimmerman... Initiate Secondary Power Transfer Now.
CMO_Releben says:
XO: We can eject the core and save the ship.....
CSO_LtCmdr_Brehgorn says:
::pensively peers at the sensors, waiting for signs of the cloud while maintaining a firm, solid lock on the AT::
CTO_Gem says:
XO: Sir. Do we have a plan B?
CEO_LtJG_Irvin says:
<Zimmerman> *CEO* Stand By....
XO_Chalen says:
CMO:  Not bad, but we need to blow up that ship.  I don't think we'll have time to power up and repair it's core ejection system.
CEO_LtJG_Irvin says:
::lights begin to flicker and return to life along with most of the consoles through out the ship. An erratic red alert klaxon can be heard through out the ship::
CO_Starks says:
@ :: double checks antimatter containment via master systems display ::
XO_Chalen says:
CTO:   This is plan B, Ens.   We never use Plan A.    ::grins::
CNS_Luchena says:
::sighs::
XO_Chalen says:
CTO:   Bring us to Red Alert
CEO_LtJG_Irvin says:
@ ::rolls eyes as the red alert klaxons begin to sound::
CMO_Releben says:
XO: Understood sir....  I will do my best.
CSO_LtCmdr_Brehgorn says:
::looks up at the CNS::  CNS:  We'll get them back, Mikal.
CTO_Gem says:
::blinks:: XO: Sir. We're already at Red Alert.
CEO_LtJG_Irvin says:
@ ::walks over to the master control table:: CO: As soon as we can confirm the antimatter containment, I'll have Zimmerman initiate the transport.
XO_Chalen says:
CTO:  Can you make it......... Redder?
XO_Chalen says:
::grins at the CTO::
CO_Starks says:
@ CEO: I'm going to confirm that the magnetic constrictors aren't locked
CNS_Luchena says:
::nods at the CSO and wonders how he knew what he was thinking.  Then recalls they have worked together before::
CSO_LtCmdr_Brehgorn says:
XO: Perhaps we can invent a "Blood Red Alert".
XO_Chalen says:
CSO:   Officer thinking!
CMO_Releben says:
::begins aligning the cargo transporters to filter through the cloud's energy signal and lock onto as many life signs as possible once in range::
CTO_Gem says:
::smiles:: CSO/XO: I'll get working on that.
CEO_LtJG_Irvin says:
@ ::begins tapping on the console to bring up a core scan diagram:: CO: Seems sad that we are powering this old girl up once more just to wreak her.
XO_Chalen says:
::gets an idea::
CO_Starks says:
@ CEO: it hurts me too. But she may just save us and countless other ships and crews
XO_Chalen says:
CMO:   Doctor, contact Eli on the Iedepus.    Tell him to bring their transporters on line with and link them to your console.   We can use their transporters to beam people out of the cloud and onto our ship for as long as the Iedepus is still around.
CEO_LtJG_Irvin says:
@ CO: Yeah.... ::smiles:: But you know how hard it is for me to destroy these things knowing what went into constructing them.
CEO_LtJG_Irvin says:
@ CO: What's the containment status... I have a green light on the core....
CO_Starks says:
@ CEO: the magnetic constrictors are responding. looks like they be ready to flood the chamber with matter and antimatter at our command
CMO_Releben says:
XO: Aye Sir.
CO_Starks says:
@ CEO: All antimatter tanks show 100% integrity
CNS_Luchena says:
::taps his fingers nervously on the flight control console::
CEO_LtJG_Irvin says:
::taps com:: *Zimmerman* Irvin to Zimmerman... Energize
CMO_Releben says:
COMM: Iapetus: Irvin:  Bring your transporters online and link to my data output.  We are going to try and piggyback your signal to save as many lifesigns as possible.
CEO_LtJG_Irvin says:
@::watches as the antimatter containment bottles fill on the scanner screen::
CO_Starks says:
@ ::monitors anti matter tanks as they fill ::
XO_Chalen says:
CNS:   Mikhail, Bring us in closer to the event horizon.   I want the first thing that beast sees when it emerges is our torpedo tube.
CO_Starks says:
@ ::overhears the CMO's comm ::
CSO_LtCmdr_Brehgorn says:
<Zimmerman> *CEO* Aye, sir.  ::energizes::
CEO_LtJG_Irvin says:
@ *CMO* Aye... Stand By...
CNS_Luchena says:
XO:  Right Sir.  ::moves the ship closer to the coordinates, but staying within transporter range of the other ship::
CEO_LtJG_Irvin says:
@ CO: Is there time?

ACTION: The ghost ship Iapetus comes back to life... power systems are coming online

XO_Chalen says:
CTO:   Jennifer, arm all standard Quantum torpedoes and bring the phasers up to full power............ in case we to shoot twice.
CO_Starks says:
@ CEO: What do they want? Transporters too. Hell why don't we just bring all system back to 100% and spit shine her too
CO_Starks says:
@ CEO: we'll find out, get on the transporters. concentrate on the cargo ones. I'll get the warp core online
CEO_LtJG_Irvin says:
@ ::taps out the commands controls to bring the warp core online and laughs heartily at the CO::
CTO_Gem says:
::nods, though she's not used to superior officers calling her by her first name:: XO: Aye sir. ::arms all standard Quantum torpedoes and brings phasers to full power::
CEO_LtJG_Irvin says:
@ CO: Right. ::heads over to the transporter system console.
CEO_LtJG_Irvin says:
@ ::taps out a command on the adjacent station and the bay floods with O2::
CO_Starks says:
@ CEO: see! I told them you'd need another Engineer over here!
CEO_LtJG_Irvin says:
@ CO: WE might as well be comfortable... ::takes off EVA helmet::
CSO_LtCmdr_Brehgorn says:
::keeps expecting those sensor klaxons to sound as a clarion to the entrance of the ominous cloud::
CO_Starks says:
@ ::regulates matter flow::
CO_Starks says:
@ ::takes off EVA helmet :: Self: that's better
CEO_LtJG_Irvin says:
@ ::smiles:: CO: Yeah... But I have to agree with the others... You don't really have any business over here James. ::continues to work on the transporter system::
CMO_Releben says:
::continues to monitor for the cloud's appearance, matching it against the data they recovered previously::
XO_Chalen says:
CSO:   Stay sharp over there............  we'll only have seconds to prepare to fire after you pick that thing up on sensors.
CNS_Luchena says:
::holds position but hopes the stupid cloud never comes back::
CO_Starks says:
@ :: continues to work not looking at the CEO :: CEO: I'm the one who decides what is who's business
CSO_LtCmdr_Brehgorn says:
XO: Understood sir.
XO_Chalen says:
CTO:   Be ready to fire our big torpedo on my order.     We'll  have to wait till it's right on top of us................
CTO_Gem says:
::nods:: XO: My finger is on the trigger sir.
CO_Starks says:
@ CEO: on a ship as small as ours we can't spare personnel. And I won't send an officer somewhere that I wouldn't go

ACTION: Sensors begin to show some energy increase in the singularity

XO_Chalen says:
CNS:   After we fire the main torpedo, bring us around 360 degrees and full impulse back toward the Iedepus, then prepare to go to Maximum warp after we get our people back.
CNS_Luchena says:
XO:  Right Sir.
CEO_LtJG_Irvin says:
@::tapping on console:: CO: Yeah... Remind me to get in that argument with you later....
CNS_Luchena says:
::inputs the flight plan into the console::
CSO_LtCmdr_Brehgorn says:
XO: Sir...I'm picking up increased energy in the singularity....whether it's a precursor to the cloud is indeterminate.
CMO_Releben says:
XO: Sir, picking up something coming from the singularity...
CO_Starks says:
@ :: looks over should at the CEO :: CEO: but don't get me wrong, all things being equal I’d rather be on Risa  ::grins::
XO_Chalen says:
ALL:    Get ready everyone..............
CNS_Luchena says:
::looks up sharply::
XO_Chalen says:
COM:  *CO*:    Almost gametime sir.   You ready?
CNS_Luchena says:
::tries to slow down his heart rate::
CO_Starks says:
@ COM *XO* Riggs warp core is online and stable...we’re ready to blow it up now
XO_Chalen says:
::grips the armrests on the command chair tighter::

ACTION: The CSO'S klaxon sounds as it detects the signature of the Energy cloud from the singularity

CMO_Releben says:
COMM: Iapetus: Irvin:  We are picking up energy increases in the singularity.... be ready for anything....
CSO_LtCmdr_Brehgorn says:
XO: The cloud has arrived!
XO_Chalen says:
CTO:   Steady.............. Steady................
CEO_LtJG_Irvin says:
Computer: Computer, Reroute Transporter Control Subprocessor commands
CEO_LtJG_Irvin says:
<COMPUTER> All: Re-routing Complete. Relay Failures By-passed.
CSO_LtCmdr_Brehgorn says:
::holds his finger just above the transport button::
XO_Chalen says:
COM:   *CO*   Gametime!
CTO_Gem says:
::finger over the console, only 2.39 centimeters from the access panel::
CNS_Luchena says:
::makes sure impulse engines are ready to engage::
CO_Starks says:
@ CEO: game time they say. Hang on. When that Torpedo goes off we'll have a hell of a ride just pray it doesn't knock the transporters off-line
CEO_LtJG_Irvin says:
@ *CMO* Aye... We're ready... ::walks back over to the CO::
CEO_LtJG_Irvin says:
@ ::taps up the transporter control onto the Master system Display table:: CO: Don’t mind me.... Just go for it...
CMO_Releben says:
XO: Sir, the Iapetus reports they are ready.  I have done all I can until the cloud shows....

ACTION: Sensors detect the energy creature begin to leave the singularity as impossible as it sounds

XO_Chalen says:
CSO:  Don't beam them out of there until that thing is right on top of them!
CO_Starks says:
@ :: brings up the command to open the Matter and antimatter flow to 100% ::
CEO_LtJG_Irvin says:
@::watches as the warp core speeds up in its operation::
CSO_LtCmdr_Brehgorn says:
XO: The cloud has detached from the singularity!
CNS_Luchena says:
::watches the viewscreen tensely::
XO_Chalen says:
CNS:   On screen!
CTO_Gem says:
::looks at the XO... ::

ACTION: The cloud hovers.... as if choosing which direction to go

CNS_Luchena says:
XO:  Done.
XO_Chalen says:
::watches the beast emerge.............. waits.............. waits::
XO_Chalen says:
CTO:    FIRE TORPEDO!!!!!!!!!!!!
CSO_LtCmdr_Brehgorn says:
Self:  What the !%&!&$* is that thing doing!
CMO_Releben says:
::attempts to mask their energy output::
CTO_Gem says:
::presses the button:: XO: Firing!!

ACTION: The cloud heads towards the USS Pharaoh

XO_Chalen says:
ALL::   ALL HANDS BRACE FOR IMPACT!!!!!!!!1
CEO_LtJG_Irvin says:
@ ::looking at external scans that are being fed in:: CO: OH GOD!!! We gottta get Impulse on-line......
CTO_Gem says:
::holds on to the console, making certain to protect her pretty face::
CMO_Releben says:
::braces himself against the chair and console::

ACTION: The torpedo detonates at the cloud's perimeter

CSO_LtCmdr_Brehgorn says:
::clings to his station::  Self:  God help us all!
CO_Starks says:
@ CEO: already ahead of you, bringing us to 1/25 impulse now
XO_Chalen says:
CNS:   BRING US AROUND! !    Head for the Iedepus full impulse,   make it follow us to her!!
CO_Starks says:
@ CEO: brace for impact!
CEO_LtJG_Irvin says:
@ ::grabs hold::
CO_Starks says:
@ CEO: We have to get closer to that cloud
CNS_Luchena says:
::engages impulse engines and does a quick 360 turn::
XO_Chalen says:
COM:  *CO*   Stand by, we're coming to you!
CO_Starks says:
@ COM *XO* as are we to you
CNS_Luchena says:
::heads back to the other ship::

ACTION: The Pharaoh shakes from the explosion but heads towards the Iapetus

XO_Chalen says:
CTO:   Standard ordinance!   Phasers, aft torpedoes.   LIGHT THAT THING UP!
CNS_Luchena says:
::grips his console::
XO_Chalen says:
CMO:   Begin transporter whoever you can out of that thing!
CO_Starks says:
@ CEO: Eli Now activate all our transporters on the cloud 
CMO_Releben says:
::tries to lock on to any energy signatures within the cloud::
CO_Starks says:
* COM *CMO* if your going to try to salvage anyone do it now!
CMO_Releben says:
XO: Aye Sir!
CEO_LtJG_Irvin says:
@ CO: Transferring power to the impulse reactors.... Now at 1/8 Impulse... Energizing Transporters.....

ACTION: The Cloud movement stops and parts of it become transparent

CMO_Releben says:
COMM: Iapetus: CO: Already on it Sir!
XO_Chalen says:
CNS:   Bring us to Iedepus and hold position till we get our people out of there and they set the detonation, then go to MAXIMUM warp!
CTO_Gem says:
::firing all they've got::
CNS_Luchena says:
XO:  Approaching the ledepus now.  ::slows::
CSO_LtCmdr_Brehgorn says:
XO: Sir!  ::points to the viewscreen::
CMO_Releben says:
XO: Sir!  I have a life sign!  Energizing!
XO_Chalen says:
CSO:   The transporter effect is slowing it down!
CO_Starks says:
@ ::looks at computer:: Self: it's no good!!!
XO_Chalen says:
CMO:  Keep going!    Everyone you can get!
CSO_LtCmdr_Brehgorn says:
XO: The question is whether that’s good or bad.
CMO_Releben says:
::transports the lifesign to the brig::
CO_Starks says:
* COM *XO* Riggs! we're too far form the event horizon the singularity won't collapse from here we have to move in closer
CMO_Releben says:
XO: Aye Sir!
XO_Chalen says:
COM: *CO*:   Got it!
CMO_Releben says:
::continues attempting to lock onto more signs::
CEO_LtJG_Irvin says:
@ ::looks over to the sensor readout:: CO: There is another option James.... The Auto destruct is functional
CO_Starks says:
@ CEO: Change course take us right towards the singularity

ACTION: The CMO transports a life form to the brig

XO_Chalen says:
CNS:   Lock on Iedepus with a tractor beam, bring us closer to the event horizon and the cloud monster NOW!

ACTION: The Iapetus head towards the event horizon of the singularity

CNS_Luchena says:
Thinks to self:  Cloud Monster?
CTO_Gem says:
CO: Captain, could we transport a portion of the cloud into a containment field for later study?
CEO_LtJG_Irvin says:
@ ::taps in the course change:: CO: Aye..... Bringing us about... 1735 Mark 24 1/8 impulse.
XO_Chalen says:
CTO:   Keep firing!     Don't let that thing get it's second wind back!
CO_Starks says:
@ CEO: the auto destruct on a Nebula Class starship run like ours does it causes a core breech and has a back up of torpedo warhead throughout the ship
XO_Chalen says:
CTO:   We need all our transporter to save survivors now.
CNS_Luchena says:
::Follows the other ship trying to lock on with a tractor beam::
CNS_Luchena says:
XO:  Trying Sir.
CEO_LtJG_Irvin says:
@ ::looks up:: CO: That's exactly right.....
XO_Chalen says:
CNS:   Looks like the Iedepus is moving okay on her own.    Eli does good work.   Cancel tractor lock, but keep us CLOSE.

ACTION: Both ships are right next to the event horizon

CO_Starks says:
@ CEO: a little extra bang for our buck couldn't hurt. bring the auto destruct online now.
XO_Chalen says:
CSO:   Status on the cloud?
CNS_Luchena says:
XO:  Right, Sir.  ::cancels tractor lock and continues following the other ship closely::
CEO_LtJG_Irvin says:
@ CO: Stand By... ::begins to tap up the command override to bring the autodestruct online::
CSO_LtCmdr_Brehgorn says:
XO: Sir...the cloud is completely dormant.
XO_Chalen says:
CTO:   Cease fire!    We need that thing to wake back up to take the bait!
CEO_LtJG_Irvin says:
@ ::reading console readouts:: CO: Auto Destruct is armed....
CO_Starks says:
@ CEO: the auto destruct system is online, I'm setting it to use the warp core PLUS the warhead backup

ACTION: The Cloud moves towards the Iapetus

CMO_Releben says:
XO: Sir, dropping shields may get its attention....
CSO_LtCmdr_Brehgorn says:
XO: Sir, the cloud has reassumed an offensive advance toward the Iapetus
XO_Chalen says:
CNS:  keep us away from the cloud, so it goes for Iedepus instead of Pharaoh.
CTO_Gem says:
::fires, doesn't fire, fires, then doesn't fire::
CEO_LtJG_Irvin says:
@ CO: I hope they are ready over there....
CMO_Releben says:
XO: And I am also having trouble isolating any further life signs.... it's far too jumbled.....
XO_Chalen says:
CSO:   Ready transporter room one!
CNS_Luchena says:
::backs off from the other ship but maintains transport range::
XO_Chalen says:
CMO:  Just do what you can!
CSO_LtCmdr_Brehgorn says:
XO: Already ready, sir.
XO_Chalen says:
COM:  *CO*:   It's almost on top of you!
CEO_LtJG_Irvin says:
@ ::watches the scans and readies for 'hopeful' transport::
CMO_Releben says:
::continues to try and lock onto further life signs::

ACTION: The cloud is almost on top of the Iapetus

CEO_LtJG_Irvin says:
@::taps com badge:: *XO* That's what we're hoping for Chalen.....
CO_Starks says:
@ CEO: Setting the destruct system for a five second delay
CSO_LtCmdr_Brehgorn says:
XO: Sir...she's almost there!
CNS_Luchena says:
::watches the scene on the viewscreen::
CNS_Luchena says:
::is incredibly tense::
CO_Starks says:
@ COM* XO* Beam the CEO out now I’ll be right behind!
CO_Starks says:
:: activates the auto destruct ::
XO_Chalen says:
CSO:   Beam them out of there!
CSO_LtCmdr_Brehgorn says:
::beams the CO and CEO out of the Iapetus::

ACTION: The transport for the CO and CEO are successful

XO_Chalen says:
CNS:    Get us out of here!    ENGAGE!
CMO_Releben says:
XO: Permission to inspect our guest, Cmdr?
XO_Chalen says:
CMO:  Immediately Doctor!
CEO_LtJG_Irvin says:
::as he is transporting he says:: CO: Now wait just a damn minute!!!! ::demats::
CNS_Luchena says:
::engages impulse engines and gets them away from the cloud and ship as fast as possible::
CMO_Releben says:
::nods and runs to the brig::

ACTION: The Iapetus explodes as the warp core overloads

XO_Chalen says:
CNS:   Maximum warp!
CSO_LtCmdr_Brehgorn says:
::scans cloud to see if it has been destroyed::
CNS_Luchena says:
::engages warp engines::
CMO_Releben says:
::enters the brig and brings the lights up::
CTO_Gem says:
::sees the ship explode, likes a good light show::
XO_Chalen says:
COM:   Medical teams meet the Doctor in the brig!
CNS_Luchena says:
::holding his breath::
CO_Starks says:
:: materializes on the Pharaoh heart still racing ::
XO_Chalen says:
CSO:   Scans?!
CSO_LtCmdr_Brehgorn says:
XO: Standby, sir.
CNS_Luchena says:
XO:  We are at warp, Sir.
CEO_LtJG_Irvin says:
::white faced:: CO: James... We need a vacation.... ::walking over to the transporter console::
CO_Starks says:
CEO_LtJG_Irvin: let's get to the bridge

ACTION: Space behind the Pharaoh begins to swerve as the singularity closes

CEO_LtJG_Irvin says:
::turns and follows the CO to the bridge::
CMO_Releben says:
::removes his tricorder and spies movement in the shadows behind the force field::
CNS_Luchena says:
XO:  Up to warp five and climbing.
XO_Chalen says:
CSO:   Verify!    Did the cloud get swallowed by the singularity collapse?
CO_Starks says:
:: enters bridge ::
CO_Starks says:
XO_Chalen: report

ACTION: Sensors show no cloud and no singularity

CSO_LtCmdr_Brehgorn says:
All:  Spectacular work, crewmates...the Singularity has closed, and the cloud is gone!
CNS_Luchena says:
::finally exhales::
CTO_Gem says:
CO: Captain, if it did survive, it is probably so small we can transport it and put it in one of our pockets.
CNS_Luchena says:
XO:  Heading?
XO_Chalen says:
::stands from the CO chair and finally breaths::
XO_Chalen says:
CO:   I'd say we did just fine sir.
CEO_LtJG_Irvin says:
::enters bridge behind the CO and assumes his station::
XO_Chalen says:
CNS:  Secure from warp.
XO_Chalen says:
CTO:   Bring us to condition Green.

ACTION: Asleep on the brig floor the CMO finds a Romulan

XO_Chalen says:
CEO:   Full Damage report.
CTO_Gem says:
::activates green alert::
XO_Chalen says:
COM:  *CMO*   Status in the brig, Doctor?
CSO_LtCmdr_Brehgorn says:
CNS: When your adhoc duties our complete, our rescu-ees will need a briefing.
CMO_Releben says:
*XO* Sir, we have recovered a Romulan.  I suggest you head down here.
CEO_LtJG_Irvin says:
::turns:: XO/CO: Way ahead of ya..... Negligible Damage... Nothing some duct tape won't fix...
CNS_Luchena says:
CSO:  Right.
CMO_Releben says:
::begins scanning for injuries::
XO_Chalen says:
SELF:   Romulan?
XO_Chalen says:
::looks at the CO::
CO_Starks says:
:: slumps into chair. thinks to self "we did it". ::
CSO_LtCmdr_Brehgorn says:
::smiles at the alleived faces of his crewmates::
CTO_Gem says:
::can't help but notice the Romulan, stands and walks to it::
XO_Chalen says:
CO:   Now we get to clean up.    I only hope we saved the friendly ones.
CO_Starks says:
CSO_LtCmdr_Brehgorn: Full damage report all sections, get me a new astrometric scan of the area
CNS_Luchena says:
XO/CO:  I rather enjoyed that Sirs.  Permission to spend more time at flight control in the future?
CSO_LtCmdr_Brehgorn says:
CO: Aye, sir.
CO_Starks says:
CTO_Gem: Help the XO and our Doctor with our new guest
XO_Chalen says:
CTO:   You're with me, Ensign.   ::heads to the brig::     We may have a hostile on board.
CO_Starks says:
CNS_Luchena: plot a course for the nearest starbase
CSO_LtCmdr_Brehgorn says:
::begins compiling a damage report and scans of the area of space once containing the singularity::
CNS_Luchena says:
::checks to see where the nearest starbase is::
CTO_Gem says:
::follows the XO::
CEO_LtJG_Irvin says:
::watches as Jennifer exits with the XO::
XO_Chalen says:
::wonders what they got themselves into now as he heads to the brig to meet the unknown::
CNS_Luchena says:
::finds a dumpy unpopular one and sets course reluctantly::

ACTION: The Romulan's eye's flutter open...

CMO_Releben says:
::raises the force field and isolates the Romulan, finding no injuries::
CTO_Gem says:
::running, almost imitating Baywatch::
CEO_LtJG_Irvin says:
::walks over next to the CO:: CO: What next?

ACTION: The Romulan looks around the brig and screams

CO_Starks says:
CEO_LtJG_Irvin: Next? I'm going to get some sleep