Transcript:  USS Quirinus
SD:  10008.07
Episode:  "Sticky Situation"  pt I

---------------------------- BEGIN MISSION ---------------------
FCO_Hannah says:
::at helm, monitoring course::
XO_Cmdr_Trebor says:
::Seated comfortably in his chair, watching the stars flash by::
TO_Ens_Torok_Nural says:
::at TAC::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::Sit at command:: Hannah: ETA
CSO_Lt_Gokaar says:
::Exits ready room on way to Sci 1::
MO_Asturias says:
::Is in his quarters, looking over some PADDs::
CE_Lt_Stevens says:
::in engineering finalizing the last diagnostic on the aft sensor array.::
FCO_Hannah says:
Sulek: 10 minutes from Cobi Choba system, sir.
CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
:;stands near the back of the bridge, arms crossed across his chest::
MO_Asturias says:
Computer:  What is the time?
EO_Ens_Everitt says:
::unpacking some things in his new quarters, wondering if he'll be doing this again soon::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Hannah: Understood.
MO_Asturias says:
<Computer>  MO:  The time is 2200 hours.
CMO_Lt_Morgan says:
::stabs final hairpin in her hair as she rushes towards sickbay, trying to beat the clock::
MO_Asturias says:
Self:  Ooo..  Better get to sickbay.
FCO_Hannah says:
::flicks a pesky bit of fluff from fuzzy dice::
MO_Asturias says:
::Gets his uniform on and leaves his quarters and heads towards sickbay.::
XO_Cmdr_Trebor says:
::Looks at console, reading old sci reports on the system::
FCO_Hannah says:
::inhales deeply::
CSO_Lt_Gokaar says:
::reaches Sci1:: *Astrometrics*: Report
FCO_Hannah says:
::.....exhales::
TO_Ens_Torok_Nural says:
::check logs of ships that went through the region 40 years ago::
CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
::wonders if the Helms woman has asthma::
MO_Asturias says:
::Reaches sickbay and enters it.::
CMO_Lt_Morgan says:
::makes a mental note to refrain from reading trashy romance books before going on duty again as she always ends up being late when she does so::
OPS_Lt_Peron says:
:: stands at his console, working away ::
CSO_Lt_Gokaar says:
<PO Childs> *CSO*: Childs here sir - astrometrics on line all systems green
CE_Lt_Stevens says:
*EO* Hello Ensign Everitt I would like to personally welcome you aboard the Quirinus.  If you could get our things packed away and meet me in Engineering when you are finished unpacking.
EO_Ens_Everitt says:
::decides to leave the rest till later, and changes into back to his amber uniform before heading to the bridge::
Host Little_Pile_of_Goo says:
ACTION: The Flight console fogs up as Hannah exhales.
CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
::turns and heads off the bridge, toward the holosuites::
FCO_Hannah says:
::frowns, wipes console off, peeking to left and right to see if anyone noticed::
MO_Asturias says:
Self:  Hmmm..  the doctor's not here yet.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::notices Hannah wiping down her console::
CMO_Lt_Morgan says:
::enters sickbay slightly out of breath::
MO_Asturias says:
::Sees the doctor.::  CMO:  Good evening doctor.
FCO_Hannah says:
::sits primly at station, exuding properness::
CSO_Lt_Gokaar says:
*Childs*: Thank you Mr. Childs, lets scan the area in detail. We don't want to miss a single sand grain.
CE_Lt_Stevens says:
::reviews the crews reports of the repairs completed at the Outpost.::
EO_Ens_Everitt says:
*CE* I was on my way to the bridge, should I skip the official report for duty?
CSO_Lt_Gokaar says:
<Childs> *CSO*: Aye sir, understood
CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
::arrives at the Holosuites and looks through the various crew members favorite programs..........::
CE_Lt_Stevens says:
*EO* When you are completed there could you please meet me in engineering..
CMO_Lt_Morgan says:
::slightly flushed, breathing deeply:: MO: Good evening.  Everything in order I presume?
EO_Ens_Everitt says:
*CE* aye, sir
EO_Ens_Everitt says:
TL: Bridge
Host Little_Pile_of_Goo says:
ACTION: MacTavish stumbles across a whole directory of something called "The Simpsons" Interactive Episodes.
MO_Asturias says:
CMO:  I just arrived to sickbay as well.
FCO_Hannah says:
::suddenly remembers the erotic Deltan program she was running in the Holosuites before coming onshift ... hopes it shut down properly::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Hannah:  Plot course to pass the planets in the system.
FCO_Hannah says:
Sulek: Yes sir
CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
::hmmmmmmmmmm....trashy romance holonovel.....last used by one Dr Morgan............hmmm...::  'ello....."The Simspons interactive epsidoes".......20th Century buff this one is
FCO_Hannah says:
::checks latest astronomic information and plots a course::
CSO_Lt_Gokaar says:
*Childs*: Mr. Childs, we'd better tie you in with Stellar cartography for this mission, report jointly.
CMO_Lt_Morgan says:
::smiles at that:: MO: Ah... glad to know I'm not the only one rushing to get here tonight
EO_Ens_Everitt says:
::arrives on the bridge, and takes a cautious look around::
XO_Cmdr_Trebor says:
CO: Well looking over the old reports... there is not much of interest in this system.  A red giant primary with a blue dwarf secondary and 5 planets...
MO_Asturias says:
CMO:  I was preoccupied.  It won't happen again ma'am.
CMO_Lt_Morgan says:
::smothers a laugh:: MO: No harm done
MO_Asturias says:
::Stands awaiting orders.::
CSO_Lt_Gokaar says:
<Childs> *CSO*: understood sir, current scanns showing 5 planets around a combination Red giant and blue dwarf, most unusual.
FCO_Hannah says:
::refrains from making 'vroom vroom' noises as the Quirinus nears one of the planets::
EO_Ens_Everitt says:
CO/XO: Ensign Lahn Everitt reporting for duty, sir.
XO_Cmdr_Trebor says:
::Looks over the Ens. raising an eyebrow::
TO_Ens_Torok_Nural says:
::scans planets for signs of life::
FCO_Hannah says:
Sulek: We enter the Cobi Choba system in one minute, sir.
CSO_Lt_Gokaar says:
*Childs*: And please patch your readings to sci 1 directly
CSO_Lt_Gokaar says:
<Childs>*CSO*: Aye sir
CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
::shuts down the console and continues to roam the ship::
FCO_Hannah says:
::monitors the Stellar Cartography readings of the gaseous drift phenomena::
MO_Asturias says:
CMO:  What are my orders ma'am?
CMO_Lt_Morgan says:
::looks at MO, wondering what he was staring at.  crosses eyes slightly to see if there was anything on her nose::
XO_Cmdr_Trebor says:
EO: Welcome aboard Ens.  I believe you will find Lt Stevens in Main Engineering.  Please join him there.  It is good to have you with us.
CMO_Lt_Morgan says:
::blushes:: MO: Oh.. Orders.  Right.  Did everything we obtained from our last stop get cataloged?
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::nods to Hannah::
MO_Asturias says:
CMO:  Yes ma'am.
MO_Asturias says:
CMO:  It was catalogued upon arrival.
CSO_Lt_Gokaar says:
CO: Sir we are showing 5 planets around a combination Red giant and blue dwarf. There is also a Gasious drift of complex components around the system, it was not on record
FCO_Hannah says:
::inhales .......::
EO_Ens_Everitt says:
::lets our a sigh of relief at the response:: XO: thank you sir, its good to be here  ::backs in the TL::  TL: Main Engineering
FCO_Hannah says:
::.......exhales::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Gokaar:  Nature of the gasious drift.
CMO_Lt_Morgan says:
MO: Wonderful.  Quite efficient aren't you? ::smiles::  Have you gone over our appointments for the day?  is there anything pressing?
Host Little_Pile_of_Goo says:
ACTION: An alarm sounds from the Science Officer's console.
CSO_Lt_Gokaar says:
CO: Sir it contains every sacialy gasious element recorded. and .. it works its way from the Blue Dwarf extending to the edge of the system... being altered by the planetary gravity fields and solar winds from the Red dwarf
TO_Ens_Torok_Nural says:
CO: Sir, I'm picking up a ship on th eother side of the drift.
CSO_Lt_Gokaar says:
::reads alarm::
CE_Lt_Stevens says:
::completes the final maintenace for his shift and starts to review duty reports of his crew.::
MO_Asturias says:
CMO:  I try my best to please ma'am.  ::smiles::  All major appointments were taken care of at the outpost.
FCO_Hannah says:
::turns head at sound of alarm::
CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
:;strolls by Nero's::
XO_Cmdr_Trebor says:
TO: Identity?
CE_Lt_Stevens says:
::goes into office and sits and waits for the new EO::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Nural: Nature of the ship.
OPS_Lt_Peron says:
:: hears an alarm and looks down to make sure it isn't his console :;
EO_Ens_Everitt says:
::arrives in main engineering, looking for whoever the CE might be::
TO_Ens_Torok_Nural says:
::tries to identify ship with those on record::
FCO_Hannah says:
::adjusts course to provide a better scanning angle of the ship::
TO_Ens_Torok_Nural says:
CO: The drift is interfering with our sensors, i can't get a positive id.
CSO_Lt_Gokaar says:
::increases power to sensors::
CMO_Lt_Morgan says:
MO: Wonderful!  Who knew my job could be this easy?  Keep this up and I may never let you leave... ever! ::smiles::
CSO_Lt_Gokaar says:
CO: Sir, the sensors are being distorted by the gasses
MO_Asturias says:
CMO:  With such a restraint, I may have to file a complaint.  :::smiles teasingly.::
CE_Lt_Stevens says:
::walks out of his office and notices the new face in engineering::
XO_Cmdr_Trebor says:
CO: I suggest we take an eliptical flight path over the gas, so that we can get a clear scan of the ship.
CE_Lt_Stevens says:
EO: Ensign Everitt?
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Trebor:  Agreed.  Hannah: Lay in course.
CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
::strolls down to the flight ops bay, around to astrometrics::
FCO_Hannah says:
Sulek: Already laid in, sir. Implementing now
CMO_Lt_Morgan says:
MO: Hmmm.. I suppose in that case I'll have to reconsider
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Nural:  On screen Maximum magnification.
EO_Ens_Everitt says:
::turns to face the CE:: Thats right sir, ready for duty.
CE_Lt_Stevens says:
::extends out hand::
TO_Ens_Torok_Nural says:
::continues to try to identify ship::
CE_Lt_Stevens says:
EO: Nice to meet you I am Lt. Wesley Stevens.
FCO_Hannah says:
::exhales ... makes sure the console doesn't fog up, with a side glance at Sulek::
MO_Asturias says:
CMO:  That's too bad.
TO_Ens_Torok_Nural says:
::puts on main viewer at maximum::
EO_Ens_Everitt says:
::shakes Steven's hand:: CE: its good to be here, sir.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Gokaar:  Prepare a probe.
XO_Cmdr_Trebor says:
CSO: It moved into the cloud?  Is it avoiding us?
CE_Lt_Stevens says:
EO: Glad to have you here and one quick side note.  While we are here in Engineering you can call me Wes.
CSO_Lt_Gokaar says:
CO: Aye sir ::begins probe preparation::
CMO_Lt_Morgan says:
::smiles:: MO: Alright, since we have nothing pressing is there anything you were working on that you'd like to continue with?
CSO_Lt_Gokaar says:
XO: No sir,  the cloud is througout the system , it's just in there
MO_Asturias says:
CMO:  There was nothing... just waiting to hear from my twin sister..
CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
::saunters by sickbay, thinking of stopping, but doesnt::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Gokaar:  Be sure to include communication enhancements on the probe.
EO_Ens_Everitt says:
::smiles at the idea:: If you say sir ::stops himself:: I mean Wes  ::laughs lightly::
CMO_Lt_Morgan says:
MO: Oh?  What a coincidence, I have a twin brother on my former ship.
CSO_Lt_Gokaar says:
CO: Aye sir, - tight beam and modulated.
XO_Cmdr_Trebor says:
CSO: Can we tell if it is suffering any problems due to the cloud?
CE_Lt_Stevens says:
::smiles::
MO_Asturias says:
CMO:  Really?  I haven't heard from my sister in about six months.. i don't know where she has been.
FCO_Hannah says:
::inhales......::
CSO_Lt_Gokaar says:
XO: No sir, I'm still getting nothing but it's presence , we were scanned by them though, so they know we're here
EO_Ens_Everitt says:
::looks around engineering:: so how is she?
CE_Lt_Stevens says:
EO: Well you are in luck we have completed most of the work you would probably have done today.  Pretty much you first shift will be a easy one.  If you have any questions or need anything let me know.
FCO_Hannah says:
::.......exhales, while looking at console and frowning.::
CMO_Lt_Morgan says:
::smiles:: MO: I'm sure she's fine though.  Such is the life of Starfleet I'm afraid
MO_Asturias says:
CMO:  Perhaps.
CSO_Lt_Gokaar says:
XO: There appears to be a lack of engine emmissions tough - I would suggest that the enginsd have stalled
CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
::heads back up to Nero's to take in the view::
FCO_Hannah says:
::fingers move over the console, attempting to restore engines::
CE_Lt_Stevens says:
EO: We have just returned from an outpost, so there is little to do.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Gokaar:  Is the probe ready?
CE_Lt_Stevens says:
::moves over to the console::
CSO_Lt_Gokaar says:
CO: 25 seconds sir
CSO_Lt_Gokaar says:
CO: Probe ready
EO_Ens_Everitt says:
::pauses hearing the word Lahn, and wonders why it seems so strange to him.  Then remembering the issue at hands, mans a nearby station, and starts accessing situation::
CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
::arrives and takes a seat....what a view::
MO_Asturias says:
::Takes a PADD and looks over it.::
FCO_Hannah says:
Sulek: Sir, based on the condition of the other ship, I suggest we try to steer as clear of the gas cloud as possible until we have a better idea of it's components.
CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
::orders a glass of Bajoran wine::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Hannah:  Agreed.
FCO_Hannah says:
::adjusts course::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Gokaar:  Launch Probe.
CE_Lt_Stevens says:
EO: The ship is running in top condition.  We have just left Outpost 385 and had our aft sensor replace and engines tuned.
XO_Cmdr_Trebor says:
*Wesley*: Lt, Can you join us on the bridge?  We have a problem for you to work on.
OPS_Lt_Peron says:
:: continues to monitor his readings - the gasses could easily screw up the main computer ::
CSO_Lt_Gokaar says:
CO: Aye sir ::Launches probe::
CE_Lt_Stevens says:
*XO* Yes sir.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Gokaar:  How long befor probe enters gas?
CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
::swirls the wine in his glass, taking in the aroma.........ahhh::
CSO_Lt_Gokaar says:
XO: Sir I would suggest increasing the power to the deflectors, this gas may interfere with us too
FCO_Hannah says:
::checks the subroutine she's got running in the background, the one comparing the latest stellar cartography data and charting possible patrol routes through the system::
CMO_Lt_Morgan says:
::leans against nearest biobed and reviews reports of restocking and the patients from the last few days::
CE_Lt_Stevens says:
EO: I am sorry, but I have to leave and head for the bridge.  If you have any questions just ask someone around here or ask me personally again welcome aboard.
CSO_Lt_Gokaar says:
CO: 30 seconds sir
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Peron:  Using the probe as a conduit.  Hail the other vessel.
XO_Cmdr_Trebor says:
CSO: Nice idea.... Peron, increase nav deflectors.
MO_Asturias says:
CMO:  Ma'am, are you lonely without your twin brother?
CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
::sighs as he looks the glass...only synthehol::
CSO_Lt_Gokaar says:
::Monitors probe telemetry::
EO_Ens_Everitt says:
::nods, and then turns back to his station::
CE_Lt_Stevens says:
::exits engineering and heads for the TL:: TL: Bridge.
FCO_Hannah says:
::introduces gas cloud data into sub-routine::
OPS_Lt_Peron says:
CO: Aye, sir...
OPS_Lt_Peron says:
:: hails the other ship ::
CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
::drinks the wine, standing and then heading back for the bridge::
CE_Lt_Stevens says:
::exits the TL:: XO: Hello, sir what seems to be the problem?::
FCO_Hannah says:
::continues to monitor ship while adjusting course around the gas cloud::
CMO_Lt_Morgan says:
::pastes on an impassive face:: MO: Among others, yes.  I got rather used to his annoying ability to turn up whenever I didn't want him to
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::awaits to see if there is any response to the hail::
CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
::arrives in the corridor and awaits the TL::
OPS_Lt_Peron says:
:: waits impatiently :: CO: Should I send a message? They might be incapable of responding.
TO_Ens_Torok_Nural says:
::tries to cut through the interference to read ship signature::
XO_Cmdr_Trebor says:
::Nods to Stevens:: CE: We may have a ship stalled in a thick gas cloud.  We need your input on possible rescue techniques.
MO_Asturias says:
CMO:  I miss Pomona....  her glorifying eyes in the sunlight.
CSO_Lt_Gokaar says:
CO: XO: sensors are showing that there are eddies in the gasious drift, perhaps we could follow those to get closer into the system
CE_Lt_Stevens says:
XO: What is the make up of gas they are stuck in?
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Peron:  Prepare a standard greeting.
EO_Ens_Everitt says:
::notices a ship stuck in the gas with us, and thinks of a solution::
XO_Cmdr_Trebor says:
CE: Take your pick.  It seems to have everything on the periodic table.
CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
::arrives back on the bridge, taking in the sudden business...stands back out of the way while looking over the main viewer::
OPS_Lt_Peron says:
CO: No response, sir. Probably the gas.
EO_Ens_Everitt says:
*CE* I'd like to discuss some options to our situation when you have a minute
CE_Lt_Stevens says:
*EO* Certainally give me a minute.
CE_Lt_Stevens says:
XO; I will start working on it now.
CMO_Lt_Morgan says:
::leans back against biobed and thinds for a second:: MO: I have to admit I do miss Jason's constant and supportive presence... when he wasn't being a hamster brain that is. ::smiles to herself::
MO_Asturias says:
::Goes and checks something in another room.::
CE_Lt_Stevens says:
::moves to his station on the bridge and starts to work on some possible rescue techiques.::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Stevens: If we have to enter the gas, is there a way we can seal our systems?
XO_Cmdr_Trebor says:
CE:Thanks, Wes.
CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
::walks up and approaches the main viewer, trying to make out the profile of the vessel caught in the gas::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Peron:  Continue Hails on all bands.
FCO_Hannah says:
::wonders what combination of elements in the gas could render a ships engines inoperable... ::
XO_Cmdr_Trebor says:
CSO: Gokkar, How is the probe progressing?
CMO_Lt_Morgan says:
Self: Apparently thats the end of fuzzy sharing moment.
CE_Lt_Stevens says:
CO: It is possible but we still have to have some kind of intake and outtake.  We could place filters over them, but eventually I think we would stall.
CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
::frowns::  Bloody he...::notices he is now standing next to the OPS station::
CMO_Lt_Morgan says:
::takes the report and heads to her office::
CE_Lt_Stevens says:
*EO* You said you had some ideas.
CSO_Lt_Gokaar says:
XO: I'm not getting much from it yet sir, Its working its way through some heavy gas at the moment
FCO_Hannah says:
::breathes deeply::
XO_Cmdr_Trebor says:
CO: So is this a rescue mission now?  I hate it when things get fuzzy.
CSO_Lt_Gokaar says:
::Checks probe trajectory and corects for drift::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Stevens:  Is there a way we can build enough momentum to carry us through the gas and tractor the other ship?
MO_Asturias says:
::Gets out of the room and sees that the CMO is gone, Murat frowns and sits in a chair next to a biobed.::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Trebor:  We must assume that the other ship is in distress and incapable of sending signal.
FCO_Hannah says:
::navigates around a branch of expanding gas::
CE_Lt_Stevens says:
CO: It is possible, but I would need some exact measurements of the cloud and take the density of the cloud and the mass of the stalled ship into account.
CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
::shakes head and heads back toward the back of the bridge::
EO_Ens_Everitt says:
*CE* This ship in the gas... what's the situation with it?  It appears to be stalled.
CSO_Lt_Gokaar says:
::checks probe telemetry and sensors::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Stevens:  Start working on it.
XO_Cmdr_Trebor says:
::notes the civs actions:: Civ: Is something the mater Lt?
OPS_Lt_Peron says:
:: sighs as he gets no replies to his hails ::
CE_Lt_Stevens says:
CO: Yes, sir.  I am on top of it.
MO_Asturias says:
Self:  I wonder where she can be....
CMO_Lt_Morgan says:
::attempts to sort through the various reports cluttering her desk and decides that most of them are pointless anyway so sweeps them off her desk.:: Oops?
Host Little_Pile_of_Goo says:
ACTION: As the Blue Dwarf moves in its orbit it comes closer to the Red Giant blowing off large amounts of gas and blowing them outward in the system, direclty for the Quirinus.
CE_Lt_Stevens says:
*EO* We have a gas cloud that is composed of every element around and a ship that is stalled in the middle of it.
FCO_Hannah says:
::frowns and makes a rapid course adjustment::
CSO_Lt_Gokaar says:
CO: Sir gas cloud heading our way
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Nural: shields
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Hannah:  Get us out of the way
TO_Ens_Torok_Nural says:
::raises shields::  CO:Shields up.
FCO_Hannah says:
Sulek: Doing my best sir ::increases engine speed::
CE_Lt_Stevens says:
CSO: Can I get an exact measurement of the gas cloud?
MO_Asturias says:
::Presses a button and reads what's on the PADD::
CSO_Lt_Gokaar says:
CO: Eta strom front 45 minutes
FCO_Hannah says:
Sulek: That should do it sir ... the gas cloud is expanding slowly enough so that our current course will avoid it.
CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
XO:  Sir? No sir.....the ship looked familiar...though I'm not sure where
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::nods at Hannah::
XO_Cmdr_Trebor says:
CSO: Is the stalled ship in any danger from the storm?
CSO_Lt_Gokaar says:
*CEO*: I'll pass you a sunmmary of our data so far chief ::Passes data to CEO::
CE_Lt_Stevens says:
::collects the data from the CSO:: CSO Thanks.
MO_Asturias says:
Self:  Hmmmm..... I can't seem to locate her....
CSO_Lt_Gokaar says:
CO, XO: Detecting a second ship in there
EO_Ens_Everitt says:
*CE* We could use our momentum to coast through the gas, and tractor the ship with us
XO_Cmdr_Trebor says:
CSO: ANy luck ID'ing this one?
CMO_Lt_Morgan says:
::sits back in her chair, thinking::
CE_Lt_Stevens says:
*EO* We have started to work on the simulations.  Could you join me on the bridge and assist me.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Self:  Like a spider's web...
MO_Asturias says:
::Throws PADD on the ground::
CSO_Lt_Gokaar says:
XO: very little resolution in the scan returns sir, even less data on the second tan the first
CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
::sits down at the OPS2 panel, sitting next to the Engineering Console, overhearing things::
EO_Ens_Everitt says:
*CE* aye sir, Everitt out.  ::remembers much too late about calling him Wes::
CMO_Lt_Morgan says:
::sits up:: Computer: locate Lt. William MacTavish
FCO_Hannah says:
::looks at MacTavish out of the corner of her eye::
CE_Lt_Stevens says:
::starts to input the gas cloud information, volume, density and the possible decreasing in momentum caused by tractoring the ship::
EO_Ens_Everitt says:
TL: Bridge
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Trebor:  An so now we have two ships in distress.
CMO_Lt_Morgan says:
<Computer> Lt. MacTavish is on the bridge
MO_Asturias says:
::Has head in his hands, frusterated.::
CMO_Lt_Morgan says:
::sits back:: self: nevermind..
XO_Cmdr_Trebor says:
CO: Who know how many more.... this thing is a cosmic tar pit.  Is it even possible for us to save them?
OPS_Lt_Peron says:
CO: Sir, I'd be careful. One of them got stuck first, and the second might've been trying to rescue it when it got stuck, assuming that's the case. We should be careful.
CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
::sits back, taking in the view, puzzling over that sillouette, picks up a padd and begins accessing some..........unique databases::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Peron:  Agreed.
CSO_Lt_Gokaar says:
CO: Sir, we have not yet established that these ships are in distress.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Nural:  Check the databases for any ships that have gone missing in the area.
CE_Lt_Stevens says:
Computer: Tell me what is the minimum speed we would have to attain to cruise through the gas cloud?
OPS_Lt_Peron says:
:: hears Gokaar :: CSO: Maybe not, but it's always good to expect the worse.
CMO_Lt_Morgan says:
::shakes head in an effort to get rid of the bad idea that had just occured to her.:: Self: Not blinkin' likely! ::stands up and exits office once more::
TO_Ens_Torok_Nural says:
::checks database::
CE_Lt_Stevens says:
::sits and reads the computers determination:: Self That;s just great.
EO_Ens_Everitt says:
::arrives on the Bridge and takes station ENG2, next to the CE:: CE: Quite a situation we have here
CE_Lt_Stevens says:
CO: I am not able to get an accurate reading on what speed we will have to achieve to cruise thorugh the cloud.  We are going to be doing this blind.
Host Little_Pile_of_Goo says:
<C> Stevens: 73.4 % of Impulse
MO_Asturias says:
::Gets up and goes to the replicator.::  Computer:  Hot chocolate.
CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
::starts trying to refine the search......too many vessels, not enough time::
CSO_Lt_Gokaar says:
XO: regarding the danger to the ships out there from the gas cloud - they will be engulfed by a higher density of cloud material and there may be an effect on their position, unable to confirm due to lack of reliable data yet
MO_Asturias says:
::Takes the hot chocolate and puts it to his mouth, savouring the sweet smell.:;
EO_Ens_Everitt says:
CE: I was thinking on my way up, if their was a high enough boron density we could ignite the gas and ride the shockwave out.  But I'm not sure if the other ship's shields could take it
CE_Lt_Stevens says:
CO: Nevermind that last comment it is possble and we will be looking at ful impulse once we tractor the ship.
CMO_Lt_Morgan says:
::back in sickbay, looks at PADD on floor and then at MO:: MO: something wrong Doctor?
Host Little_Pile_of_Goo says:
<C> Stevens: Based on the assumption that the gaseous density does not alter by more than 3.4 %
TO_Ens_Torok_Nural says:
CO: Captain, there have been no ships reported missing in the vicinity, but this is a fairly isolated area.  A missing ship might not be notices for weeks, even months.
MO_Asturias says:
CMO:  Nothing ma'am..  just reading over things.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::looks over at Trebor::
CE_Lt_Stevens says:
Computer: Can you give me a range of change gas density for the past ten minutes.
CMO_Lt_Morgan says:
::looks at PADD on floor and back at MO but decides to let it go:: MO: If you say so.
CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
::pulls up data on lost Federation starships within  5 light years of this system::
CE_Lt_Stevens says:
EO: we could, but with no communications to the other ship we could destroy the other ship.
MO_Asturias says:
::Is about to say something but doesn't, he goes over to the PADD and picks it up.::
XO_Cmdr_Trebor says:
::Looks back at CO:: I dont know....
FCO_Hannah says:
::looks at the shape of the charted gas cloud so far::
EO_Ens_Everitt says:
::laughs:: CE: exactly
CSO_Lt_Gokaar says:
::Checks probe progress and scanns area::
TO_Ens_Torok_Nural says:
::researches optimum shield configurations for traveling through dense nubulas.
CMO_Lt_Morgan says:
::watches MO for a moment::
FCO_Hannah says:
::projects possible shape of the entire cloud based on current information::
CE_Lt_Stevens says:
Computer: Given that there is less that 3% change in the gas density what is the minimum speed need to cruise through the cloud and tractor a ship mid way.?
FCO_Hannah says:
::breathes::
EO_Ens_Everitt says:
CE: With the concentrations of deuterium I'm reading, I suggest we open up the bussard ramscoops and fill the deuterium tanks
XO_Cmdr_Trebor says:
CO: While I don't like it, we may just have to declare this system offlimits due to the risks, and at least make sure no further ships get caught.
OPS_Lt_Peron says:
CO: Also, sir, we should be very careful how we act - if we do anything that could be interpreted as a hostile move, whether or not it's logical, these ships, likely being from another race, might react in a hostile manner.
MO_Asturias says:
::Takes a sip of the hot chocolate::  Self:  Maybe I should get some work done..  ::Puts the PADD down and goes to a console in sickbay.::
Host Little_Pile_of_Goo says:
<C> Stevens; 70% of Impulse
CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
::speaks up::  Has anyone checked Memory Alpha to see if any Civilian craft were in this area?
FCO_Hannah says:
Sulek: Sir, should we deploy a navigational beacon while we are here? Just in case?
CE_Lt_Stevens says:
EO: I will take that under advisement.  Right now lets start working on some simulations on how to get this ship out of here.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Peron/Trebor: Objections noted.  Hannah:  do so.
CE_Lt_Stevens says:
EO: Right now we are looking at cruising through this cloud and tractoring a ship out about half way.
FCO_Hannah says:
::nods at Sulek, begins to program a navigational beacon for stationary position::
XO_Cmdr_Trebor says:
:;accepts Suleks decision with a blank expression::
EO_Ens_Everitt says:
CE: You're saying we can make it about half way out with our momentum?
FCO_Hannah says:
::wonders what effect the gas cloud would have on the nav beacon if it got in its path::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Gokaar: which side of the gas are the ships closest to?
CSO_Lt_Gokaar says:
CO: reading 3 more contacts in the gas from the blowout
CSO_Lt_Gokaar says:
CO: Our side sir
CE_Lt_Stevens says:
EO: At the speed of 71.4 % Impulse we can use our momentum to cruise through the gas cloud and tractor the other ship through the cloud with us.
FCO_Hannah says:
::sets the computer to researching possible effects and to suggest remedies while the beacon continues to be prepared::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Trebor:  This is becoming like a sargaso sea.
CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
CO;  according to the Starfleet master registry, I've found 6 starships lost in this general area - the SS Roebuck, SS Coxwain, SS Heroditus, SS Benvolio and the SS Cisco..........all lost within the last 40 years, and all lost within a 5 light year radius of this system.
CSO_Lt_Gokaar says:
CO: Sir, the ships may be generating the gas clouds!
XO_Cmdr_Trebor says:
CO: Let us just not join them, hmmm?
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Trebor:  I agree.
EO_Ens_Everitt says:
CE: Then why aren't we doing it?!
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Gokaar:  Plot last know courses of those ships and the possible travel pass of the gas.
MO_Asturias says:
Computer:  Bring up recent uncurable diseases.  Self:  Looks like I'm going to try to look for some cures today.
CE_Lt_Stevens says:
EO: we are running simulations now.  That situation is only possible if the gas density doesnt change by more than 3.4 %.  Over the last ten minutes it has changed from 1% to 74.6%
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Gokaar:  What makes your believe the ships may be creating the gas?
CSO_Lt_Gokaar says:
CO: Aye sir ::begins course calculations::
CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
::closes the padd down, satisified that he'd done his bit for king and country. heads off the bridge::
EO_Ens_Everitt says:
EO: I see... a wise percaution sir
FCO_Hannah says:
::notices MacTavish leaving the bridge::
CSO_Lt_Gokaar says:
CO: Sir there has been very little reported traffic in this system now we have an unknown gas cloud and 4 ships in the area
XO_Cmdr_Trebor says:
Ops: Is is possible to charge our deflectors is such a way to repell more of the gases?
CMO_Lt_Morgan says:
::watches MO for a few more moments and heads back to her office::
EO_Ens_Everitt says:
CE: Well, since we can't really know whats in there, we are in a dangerous situation.  However... ::ponders::
MO_Asturias says:
::Presses some buttons, scrolling down the list.::
CE_Lt_Stevens says:
CO: Captain it is possible to cruise through the gas under our own momentum, but if the gas density changes by more than 3.4 % we can see ourselves being stuck in the gas.
CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
::decides to take in a Holonovel in the Holosuites::
Host Little_Pile_of_Goo says:
ACTION: The Second ship contacts fades as it seems to go deeper into the gas cloud.
CSO_Lt_Gokaar says:
*Childs*: Are there any indications as to the cause of this gas cloud?
CE_Lt_Stevens says:
::shakes his head in acknowledgement after the EO's last comment.::
MO_Asturias says:
CMO:  Doctor, do you have any uncurable disease which you would like to see cured?
EO_Ens_Everitt says:
EO: Alright, assume we have the same impulse capabilities or better than the other ship.  Therefore, should it not be possible we can make it atleast as far as the other ship?
CMO_Lt_Morgan says:
::stops before entering her office:: MO: All of them?

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