Transcript:  USS Quirinus
SD: 10101.08
Episode: “Entry” pt I

 [[[[[========= Stardate 10101.08 - Mission 2001-01 =========]]]]]
CNS_LtJg_Raythan says:
::En route to the bridge::
CEO_LtJG_Everitt says:
::in main engineering enjoying the soothing, pulsating hum::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::on bridge in the chair::
CTO_LT_Torok_Nural says:
::on bridge, finished security arrangements::
FCO_Cmdr_Vid says:
::Enroute to bridge detailing course in my head::
CMO_Lt_Morgan says:
::enters sickbay, balancing a mountain of PADDs she had taken to her quarters for light reading::
CSO_LtCmdr_Gokaar says:
::Bridge Sci 1 checking sensors::
CNS_LtJg_Raythan says:
::Arrives on the bridge, smiles, and begins his normal daily hellos::
FCO_Cmdr_Vid says:
::Exits turbolift and enters bridge and acknowledges Captain: Sir reporting as ordered
CTO_LT_Torok_Nural says:
::walks over to the Captain and hands him a data PADD::  CO:: Sir, here are the security arrangements I have made for our mission.
CNS_LtJg_Raythan says:
::Says hello to the CSO, the CTO, the new FCO, and so forth, always with a smile on his face::
XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
::Exits quarters and proceeds to TL::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Vid: Well-timed, commander.
OPS_Lt_Peron says:
:: exits the turbolift with the other officers, and heads for his station ::
CSO_LtCmdr_Gokaar says:
::looks up from the console and acknowledges / returns the greeting::
FCO_Cmdr_Vid says:
::takes station and lays in course:: CO: Thank you sir
CNS_LtJg_Raythan says:
::Stays hello and g'day to OPS as well::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Vid:  ETA?
CMO_Lt_Morgan says:
::dumps the pile of PADDs on her desk::
CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
::sits in Stellar Cartography bay, plotting various courses, etc, while reading through star charts::
XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
::Enters the bridge , winks at Nicolas::
FCO_Cmdr_Vid says:
CO: Sir Course plotted. We should enter Nebula range within the next 5 min at our current speed
CSO_LtCmdr_Gokaar says:
CO: Sir we can put the Marlis Nebula on visual
CNS_LtJg_Raythan says:
::Walks over to stand beside the CO's chair:: CO: Hello 'n g'day sir. I see we're in for, hopefully, a pleasant ... negotiating ::stops himself from saying: "Without psychotic nut case alternate variations of our one time XO trying to kill us" :: mission.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::looks up at the CNS:: Raythan:  I too am hopeful for this mission.
FCO_Cmdr_Vid says:
:: Adjusts Navigation sensors to put us just within SCI sensor range of Marlis::
OPS_Lt_Peron says:
:: stretches and gets to work, acknowledging the other crewmen and officers ::
XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
::moves around the bridge, checking in at each station::
FCO_Cmdr_Vid says:
CO: Suggest holding at the Nebula edge while conducting scans
CSO_LtCmdr_Gokaar says:
::notes the vessel:: CO: Sir sensors are picking up a vessel on the edge of the nebula
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::scans through the data PADD from Nural::
CNS_LtJg_Raythan says:
CO: I tried to pull up some data on those we're meeting ... but there is hardly anything known ... I'll admit, I'm a bit skeptical ... but yet, hopeful. Always good to have new allies ... new members ... and even new friends.
CSO_LtCmdr_Gokaar says:
::Narrows the scan focus to pick up the detail::
FCO_Cmdr_Vid says:
::prepares for evasives::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Gokaar: can you identify?
CNS_LtJg_Raythan says:
::Listens as the bridge crew goes about their jobs::
CTO_LT_Torok_Nural says:
::confirms scan and begins a tactical analysis::
CSO_LtCmdr_Gokaar says:
CO: Checking now sir
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Vid: agreed take us to station keeping for initial scans.
CSO_LtCmdr_Gokaar says:
CO: Curious - two lifeforms reading as human - vessel configuration unknown - speculates as Marlisian
OPS_Lt_Peron says:
:: keeps the data recorder as they proceed ::
FCO_Cmdr_Vid says:
CO: Aye station keeping it is sir
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Everitt* Have you ran all tests on the new armor?
CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
::brings the Starbase 49 overlay into play::
XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
::moves over to Gokaar, and looks over his shoulder... or around it, since she cannot see over it::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Peron: Hail the ship.
FCO_Cmdr_Vid says:
CO: Sir ship is now at station keeping
CSO_LtCmdr_Gokaar says:
::Scans the lifeforms::
CMO_Lt_Morgan says:
::makes sure everything in sickbay is in order and heads for the bridge::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::nods to the FCO::
CNS_LtJg_Raythan says:
::Stands by, and wonders::
CEO_LtJG_Everitt says:
*CO* Aye sir, we are ready to proceed into the nebula
FCO_Cmdr_Vid says:
::begins to chart nebula and surrounding star fields for future reference
CSO_LtCmdr_Gokaar says:
::Nods to the XO and indicates the Human lifeform readings:: XO: odd that we should find humans out here
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Peron: Any response to our hail?
FCO_Cmdr_Vid says:
:: Begins downloading for stellar cartography
XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
CSO: I agree... Is the ship of Fed registry?
Host Little_Pile_of_Goo says:
<Ship> COMM Quirinus:  We are representatives from Marlis.  Please follow our direct course.  We have defense measure near our planet which will activate if you deviate from our course.
OPS_Lt_Peron says:
:: nods to the CO ::
OPS_Lt_Peron says:
:: smiles slightly as he's cut off when he's about to speak ::
XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
CSO: I guess that answers that question.
CMO_Lt_Morgan says:
::exits TL onto bridge, heads over to Sci::
CSO_LtCmdr_Gokaar says:
XO: no registry at all at this time - vessel not of known configuration either
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Peron: Acknowledge
CSO_LtCmdr_Gokaar says:
::Raises Eyebrow:: XO: indeed
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Vid: Lay in course to follow and proceed.
CNS_LtJg_Raythan says:
::Isn't surprised by the hail, thinks it's quite normal for things to go this way ... after all, they probably haven't had much contact with the Federation, much less Starfleet::
CSO_LtCmdr_Gokaar says:
::Scans the area::
FCO_Cmdr_Vid says:
CO: Aye sir. Stabilizers retracted following at safe distance
OPS_Lt_Peron says:
COMM Ship: This is the U.S.S. Quirinus. Acknowledged.
CSO_LtCmdr_Gokaar says:
::patches the scan data to Tac and command::
CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
::begins the overlay procedure of various ships into the Starbase, trying to vector an approach and backtrack a previous course::
FCO_Cmdr_Vid says:
:: Continues to gather navigational data::
CTO_LT_Torok_Nural says:
CO: Sir, the ship poses minimal threat and is armed with only phasers.  I can't detect any of the planet's defenses yet.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Nural: Take shields off line as we enter the nebulae
CNS_LtJg_Raythan says:
::Wonders for a moment where Lt. MacTavish is, and then shrugs the thought off::
XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
::Moves to her chair, and gracefully takes her seat::
CTO_LT_Torok_Nural says:
CO:Yes sir.
Host Little_Pile_of_Goo says:
ACTION: The Ship begins moving into the Nebula.
CNS_LtJg_Raythan says:
::Nods a smile at the XO:: XO: G'day ma'am.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Vid:  Match course and speed.  Engage
CTO_LT_Torok_Nural says:
::takes shields off-line::
CNS_LtJg_Raythan says:
::Is still standing ... wishes that one of these days they'd get a CNS' chair::
XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
CNS: Counselor ::brilliant smile::
FCO_Cmdr_Vid says:
CO: Aye sir matching course and speed
CMO_Lt_Morgan says:
::wonders what the XO did on her leave to make her so happy... a little blood sport perhaps?::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Gokaar: Full scans.
Host Little_Pile_of_Goo says:
ACTION: The Quirinus follows the smaller ship closely into the swirling dark red gaseous soup that is the Marlis nebula.
CSO_LtCmdr_Gokaar says:
CO: Aye Sir ::scans area ::
XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
::hums a happy tune::
CSO_LtCmdr_Gokaar says:
::notes scan range reduction and compensates with increased power::
CTO_LT_Torok_Nural says:
::puts security teams on full alert::
FCO_Cmdr_Vid says:
CO: Sir course and speed steady
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Thelsh: With the protection of the nebulae, it is most interesting they also find a need for secondary planetary defense.
CNS_LtJg_Raythan says:
CO / XO: Perhaps they fear an "enemy" that may be able to travel through their nebula easily?
OPS_Lt_Peron says:
:: watches the viewscreen, astounded by the nebula ::
XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
CO: That is curious.  But then, with the nebula canceling out shields, a few well-placed offensive devices could very well decimate an invading force.
FCO_Cmdr_Vid says:
CO:Helm response is nominal and navigational systems appear unaffected by the effect of the Nebula
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Raythan:  As far as we know, we are the first ship with the capability to enter.
CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
::frowns...nothing solid, lead-wise.....::
CSO_LtCmdr_Gokaar says:
::watches as lab 1 absorbs the data stream from the environment::
CNS_LtJg_Raythan says:
CO: Then I believe they're quite safe. ::Slight smile::
CMO_Lt_Morgan says:
::peers over CSO's shoulder, curious::
CTO_LT_Torok_Nural says:
::looks over to Gokaar::  CSO: I never liked nebulas.
CSO_LtCmdr_Gokaar says:
CTO: they do offer intriguing tactical solution and problems
FCO_Cmdr_Vid says:
CO: the ship has changed course several times since entering the Nebula. Random pattern suggested. Not predictable as yet ..but I'm working on it
XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
FCO: Make sure you can get us back out if we need too...
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Vid: Be sure that we can find our way out if need be.
CSO_LtCmdr_Gokaar says:
CMO: Dr. what do you make of these Human lifesign readings? ::indicates the relevant scan data::
FCO_Cmdr_Vid says:
XO: Sir I have anticipated that need in advance
XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
::Grins at Sulek, for having the same thought at the same time::
CTO_LT_Torok_Nural says:
FCO:  It is possible that they have put defensive measure in the nebula.  Surely they would change the configuration after they have brought us through it.
FCO_Cmdr_Vid says:
XO: Continuing to map Nebula on Nav sensors
XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
::rolls her eyes at Vid's response:: Self: How Vulcan...  FCO: Thank you Cmdr.
OPS_Lt_Peron says:
:: rubs his chin :: This is odd.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::arches his eyebrow:: Thelsh:  I too have noticed that an XO and Captain often think in parallel.
CMO_Lt_Morgan says:
::takes a second look at the readings, not seeing anything really special about them::
FCO_Cmdr_Vid says:
XO: Aye sir
CNS_LtJg_Raythan says:
::Lets a grin slip at the talk between the Captain and his first officer::
CEO_LtJG_Everitt says:
::notes the unsteady course as the ship travels through the nebula::
Host Little_Pile_of_Goo says:
ACTION: The Ship suddenly comes to a complete stop ahead of the Quirinus in a very dense pocket of the Nebula
CSO_LtCmdr_Gokaar says:
::Scans the pocket::
CMO_Lt_Morgan says:
::shakes her head:: CSO: nothing out of the ordinary with the human readings.  They're fairly typical.
FCO_Cmdr_Vid says:
CO: Sir: they have stopped dead. coming to full stop
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Gokaar:  It is however a bit odd that a planet we have had little or no contact with would be human.
CNS_LtJg_Raythan says:
::Watches the viewscreen::
OPS_Lt_Peron says:
:: begins to get worried ::
CTO_LT_Torok_Nural says:
::feels his stomach churn as the Q comes to a full stop::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Vid: Acknowledged.
CSO_LtCmdr_Gokaar says:
CO: Indeed sir
CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
::begins taking away the overlays for various federation starships....::
CMO_Lt_Morgan says:
::nods at the Captains words::
Host Little_Pile_of_Goo says:
ACTION: The Ship resumes its forward momentum again
CNS_LtJg_Raythan says:
::Notes the expression on OPS' face:: OPS: Are you all right, Lieutenant?
CEO_LtJG_Everitt says:
::watches the ship continue its course towards the stopped vessel::
OPS_Lt_Peron says:
CNS: It just seems... odd. This situation.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Peron:  Check all records for possible colonization of this area.
XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
::glances at Nicolas, wondering what caught the Counselors attention::
CNS_LtJg_Raythan says:
::Quirks eyebrow in the fashion FCO Hannah always hated:: OPS: What do you mean?
OPS_Lt_Peron says:
CO: Aye, sir. :: quickly gets to work ::
FCO_Cmdr_Vid says:
CO: Sir continuing ahead in pursuit
OPS_Lt_Peron says:
CNS: Hmm... well, this ship. It's moving in a weird way, kind of randomly.
OPS_Lt_Peron says:
CNS: Bad experiences, I guess. Never mind!
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Vid: Understood.
CNS_LtJg_Raythan says:
OPS: Don't worry, sir. Jitters come in these situations. We just have to bear through it. ::Grin::
CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
::sighs in frustration.....20 craft still left to go through::
CSO_LtCmdr_Gokaar says:
::check sensor performance::
CMO_Lt_Morgan says:
::mutters under her breath at CSO:: CSO: Of course there's reason to be jumpy. When have we ever had just a routine mission? Hmm?
OPS_Lt_Peron says:
CNS: You know from experience, or so I've heard. :: smiles ::
XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
::taps her fingers on her console... nebulas are boring.....::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::watches the screen.  as always fascinated by the science of the universe::
CNS_LtJg_Raythan says:
::Chuckle:: OPS: No kiddin'.
FCO_Cmdr_Vid says:
:: notices no retracing or backtracking in ships course.
CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
::saves and encrypts the file is he working with and shuts down the cartography bay, standing and heading toward the corridor::
CSO_LtCmdr_Gokaar says:
::Checks the scan data for gravitation anomalies::
CSO_LtCmdr_Gokaar says:
::Scans the drive signature of the ship::
CTO_LT_Torok_Nural says:
::notices Thelsh's boredom and shares it with her.  Rechecks security rotations::
CEO_LtJG_Everitt says:
::watches the inflow of data on the effects of the nebula on the ablative armor... all as expected::
CSO_LtCmdr_Gokaar says:
Plots the gravitation points and passes the data to helm, Tac and command:: CO: Sir take a look at these gravitation readings
XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
::sighs loudly, stands and paces the bridge, stopping at each station in a most annoying manner::
CNS_LtJg_Raythan says:
::Looks over slightly at the CSO as he transmits the data, wondering what he means by "gravitation readings"::
CSO_LtCmdr_Gokaar says:
::Scans the gravitation points::
FCO_Cmdr_Vid says:
CSO: Cmdr. gravitational points added to stellar charts. Thank you
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::brings up the information:: Vid: this would explain the unusual course.
CMO_Lt_Morgan says:
::looks over at the CNS and shrugs::
CTO_LT_Torok_Nural says:
::sees the data transferred to the Tac screen, tries to determine if the gravitic signals are stationary::
FCO_Cmdr_Vid says:
CO: Aye sir. now that these points have been added to the chart it is quite logical
XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
::slides up next to Nural, looking over the data::
CSO_LtCmdr_Gokaar says:
CO/FCO: but if these were natural the gravity well would absorb the local material - it looks like a homogenous mass from here
CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
::arrives on the bridge, steps around to the back of the bridge::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Thelsh:  Flying blind into the nebula could have proved most difficult.
CMO_Lt_Morgan says:
::sees MacTavish arrive on the bridge::
XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
Sulek:  Guess it was a good thing they provided an escort.
CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
::stands at the back....well...not looking like he is phased by anything::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Thelsh: Indeed
FCO_Cmdr_Vid says:
CSO: That may well explain the lack of effect on navigational systems
CTO_LT_Torok_Nural says:
Thelsh:  Look at this, the gravitic signals appear to be drifting.
CNS_LtJg_Raythan says:
::Walks over to the CMO:: CMO: How are the Gladstone's and their newborn?
CSO_LtCmdr_Gokaar says:
::scans the closest gravitation anomaly::
CSO_LtCmdr_Gokaar says:
FCO: indeed - but what is there function?
CNS_LtJg_Raythan says:
::Notes the CIV's arrival on the bridge ... and his need to remain situated away from the rest of the group, also knows this is typical SFI behavior ... especially in the case of Prism no doubt::
XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
Nural:  I imagine that they drift on the eddies and currents of the nebula, but try to determine if there is any kind of pattern to them.
CSO_LtCmdr_Gokaar says:
::notes the sensor echo and repeats the process::
CMO_Lt_Morgan says:
::smiles at the CNS:: CNS: They're all doing just fine.  Baby is growing at a healthy rate.  Your name has been known to be taken in vain from time to time by Mrs. Gladstone though.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Thelsh:  Still the other vessel seems to have a way to keep track of them.
CSO_LtCmdr_Gokaar says:
CO: Sir this is odd ::replays the log::
CNS_LtJg_Raythan says:
::Smile:: CMO: Somehow that doesn't surprise me.
CTO_LT_Torok_Nural says:
XO: It give me something to do besides wait.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Gokaar:  Odd?
CMO_Lt_Morgan says:
CNS: I didn't really think it would. ::amused smile::
CSO_LtCmdr_Gokaar says:
CO: Indeed sir - these readings disappear as we scan them
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Gokaar:  Try a passive scan.
CTO_LT_Torok_Nural says:
::begins looking for pattern the stops and stares at the console, blinks, then looks again::
CSO_LtCmdr_Gokaar says:
CO: Aye ::passive scans the area::
CNS_LtJg_Raythan says:
::Believes the CMO enjoys seeing him getting blamed for the conception of the Gladstone's child, chuckles to himself, and walks around the bridge::
FCO_Cmdr_Vid says:
:: Continues on set course
CSO_LtCmdr_Gokaar says:
CO: passive scans show the objects as fuzzy - We'll try to clean up the image
OPS_Lt_Peron says:
:: listens to Gokaar curiously ::
CSO_LtCmdr_Gokaar says:
CO: we could use a graviton scan sir - but if they are a mine or some other type of munitions we could set them off
CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
::speaks up::  Perhaps this is part of their natural defenses...from invasion...
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Gokaar:  If they are drifting, we may need to be able to track them.
CNS_LtJg_Raythan says:
::Walks back to where he was originally standing::
XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
::wanders over to the helm console, looking over Vid’s shoulder::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Gokaar: Then we will not risk it.  MacTavish:  Still I would like to know how they keep track of them.
CSO_LtCmdr_Gokaar says:
::plots the detected points and extrapolates their drift - analyzes for patterns::
FCO_Cmdr_Vid says:
CO: Sir all data on the anomalies is being recorded on the stellar charts
CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
CO:  Perhaps the Captain should ask them......
CSO_LtCmdr_Gokaar says:
CO: well  we still get a slight image from them in passive mode - we should be able to avoid them if they are just drifting
CSO_LtCmdr_Gokaar says:
CO: nebula is clearing sir
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
MacTavish:  At the proper time, I will.
CEO_LtJG_Everitt says:
::lets out an untimely yawn as the nebula dissipates::
Host Little_Pile_of_Goo says:
ACTION: The Escort ship leads the Quirinus out of the Nebula and into huge pocket which contains a white dwarf star, tinted red by the haze caused by the Nebula and a single, blue-green world.
XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
Self; At last
OPS_Lt_Peron says:
:: jaw drops :: Wow. That's beautiful.
CSO_LtCmdr_Gokaar says:
::begins scanning the area - especially the planet::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Vid: Prepare for standard orbit.
FCO_Cmdr_Vid says:
CO: Aye sir establishing standard orbit.
CMO_Lt_Morgan says:
::in a very unscientific manner she stands back and admires the view::
CNS_LtJg_Raythan says:
::Watches in awe::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::seems non-plussed by the extraordinary beauty::
CTO_LT_Torok_Nural says:
::watches sensor data, and pauses to look at the planet::
CEO_LtJG_Everitt says:
::watches the same ship status' blink in front of him:: 
FCO_Cmdr_Vid says:
CO: Sir geo-synchronous orbit obtained at standard altitude and speed.
CSO_LtCmdr_Gokaar says:
::reads the scan data::
XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
:;moves back to her chair, sits on the edge::
OPS_Lt_Peron says:
CO: Incoming signal from the planet, sir.
CMO_Lt_Morgan says:
::steps back away from the Sci console to give the CSO more room::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Peron:  On screen.
OPS_Lt_Peron says:
CO: Aye, sir. :: acknowledges the hail ::
CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
::folds arms across his chest::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::Stands facing the screen::
XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
::absently brushes her white hair out of her face::
Host Little_Pile_of_Goo says:
ACTION: A whine sounds over the comm, and then a Holograph begins forming on the bridge.  Its ethereal, as coalesces it shows a translucent completely white female with flowing hair and gown, hovering over the deck.
CIV_Lt_MacTavish says:
::winces:: bloody hell
OPS_Lt_Peron says:
:: stares, wide-eyed at the hologram :: Woah.
CMO_Lt_Morgan says:
::involuntary step backward, startled::
XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
Self:: nice hair
FCO_Cmdr_Vid says:
::Interesting how the female form is always used to entice and placate::
CTO_LT_Torok_Nural says:
::moves hand to phaser and waits::
Host Little_Pile_of_Goo says:
<Woman>  Welcome to the Marlis Partnership
XO_Cmdr_Thelsh says:
CO <W>: Partnership?
CNS_LtJg_Raythan says:
::Looks in surprise at the hologram::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::looks at the holograph:: Holograph: Greetings from the Federation.
Host Little_Pile_of_Goo says:
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