Quirinus Mission 10902.09

starring

Mitch Travis as CO Captain Sulek 
Jeffrey G. Brown as XO Commander Kraight
Christopher Dickinson as CTO Commander Billy Bob Powers, Jr. 
Karriaunna Scotti as CNS Commander Azhure Powers 

with

Keith LaHue, Ship Manager

MISSION PROLOGUE: The crew attempted to make contact with the other-dimensional station crew that had been stranded there, only to find themselves trapped in the same space. Meanwhile, the Captain is working on another possible solution...

=/\==/\=  BEGIN Quirinus Mission 10902.09: Through the Past, Darkly =/\==/\=
=/\==/\=  Episode 5  =/\==/\=

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
:: deck 3, at a computer station ::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
@ :: Standing next to Bill, she caught snatches of the various conversations going on around them. ::
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
@ :: Looks towards Commander Kraight, hoping he's got any better ideas than his poor security mind can muster ::
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: approaches Azhure ::  CNS: Counselor... am I correct in recalling that you have established telepathic contact with the Captain in the past?
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
@ :: Slightly nods her head ::
Host SM_Keith says:
@<Ens Marina> All: I hope you guys have some bright ideas. We've been stranded here for... weeks it seems like.
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ CNS: Can you do so now?
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
@ Marina:  Weeks?
Host SM_Keith says:
@<Ens Marina> CNS: Yes, it seems like forever.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
:: the first decryption comes through, it is a brief statement on work in the hydroponics lab about the creation of a plant that produces a high content protein fruit ::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
@ XO:  I am not a telepath... at least not as you understand it.  And if what I understand this crew member is saying, if we are out of time sync, either way, that would be an issue.  To possibly succeed, I would need him to be 'open'.
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ CNS: Please try. We have little to lose.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
@ :: Looks at Bill, conveying a silent message and then moves off a distance to allow her more focus from distractions. ::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
@ :: After a moment, she sends her thoughts outward :: ~~~~ Sulek, can you hear me?~~~~
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
:: the first logs begins to scroll -- dark matter and its uses in subspace travel...we have simulated a fold in containment using..... :: Computer: Scroll forward to last noted dark matter log on day or explosion.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
:: he looks up from the screen as if something has brushed by him ::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
@ :: After a moment she looks up and over at Kraight ::  XO:  I need to be closer to him in time sync.  To us, he is speeding past..
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: nods, disappointed ::  CNS: I understand, Counselor. Thank you for making the attempt.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
:: the computer begins a captain's notation that several people have suddenly vanished. Apparently the computer is still having difficulty establishing numbers for specific log entries :: Computer: Scroll back and correct input data that is too far ahead of requested information.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
@ :: Walking towards Bill, she looks at him with a question in her eyes ::
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
@XO: Commander, these people were able to contact us via sending us a message.  But they are... engineers, not a scientist like you.  If there's a way to modulate the message through time somehow...
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
:: still he has an odd sensation that the brush was familiar... Azhure :: Computer: Continue to send decrypted data to my tricorder, deck 5.

ACTION: The computer acknowledges

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
:: He turns and heads down the corridor setting his tricorder to receive, enters TL ::  Computer: Deck 5.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
@ XO:  To speed the message up.
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ CTO, CNS: We can try.   :: finds a couple of the engineers and starts discussing other options ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
:: arrives at deck.  he sees the engineer still there monitoring for the AT's subspace signals :: Ensign Tal: Anything?
Host SM_Keith says:
< Ens Tal > :: shakes his head no ::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
@ :: Still looking at Bill ::  XO:  Commander, what message would you like to give the captain?
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Tal: The transponders show no movement?
Host SM_Keith says:
<Tal> CO: They appear to be inoperable. Or at least not on.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
:: he crosses to the spot where Azhure and Kraight made their exit ::
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: turns back to Azhure ::  CNS: If I could, I would ask him to move the Quirinus in close to this part of the station, and use the warp coils to project a subspace bubble. We could thus 'push' everyone in this domain back out to normal space.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
:: closing his eyes he reaches out :: ~~~Azhure~~~
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
@ :: Looks at the XO sideways, considering being "pushed" by a warp bubble ::
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ CNS: A force field would have to be set up so that an atmosphere could be established in this part of the station  --  otherwise, everyone we rescue will die of asphyxiation. But I've no doubt that the Captain will realize this.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
@ :: Lifts her hand for silence and turns slightly, tilting her head as if to hear better.  More a silent whisper, she reaches out again. ::  ~~~ Captain...~~~
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Azhure: ~~~I am here~~~
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
@ ~~~ Sulek, Kraight has a plan...~~~ :: She relays what Kraight had informed her. ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Azhure:  ~~~ Subspace bubble will be highly unstable.  Will need your exact subspace frequency.  We may be able to establish a conduit using a smaller more stable bubble, but nothing belonging in that frequency can cross. ~~~
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
@ :: Not opening her eyes, not wanting to loose the tentative contact. ::  XO:  The captain says that such a bubble would be highly unstable.  He needs our exact subspace frequency... can you remember it?  He is looking into establishing a conduit using a smaller more stable bubble belonging to that frequency.
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ CNS: Subspace frequency is 10.95 millicochranes. 
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
@ ~~~ Sulek, 10.95 millicochranes.~~~
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Azhure: ~~~ We could set transporters to bring only AT and crew through, then shift phase of particles in the buffer to make sure no particles come through the conduit.  To do this, I will send transporter enhancers through first.  Does Kraight agree?  We will have one chance...the bubble can also push you into a second subspace dimension. ~~~
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
@ :: Quietly she repeats what Sulek tells her, her focus almost totally inward to maintain the contact. ::
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ CNS: Advise the Captain that I agree this is our best chance of rescue. I will prepare the station crew.
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: gathers the ranking station officers from among the crew, and briefs them quickly on the rescue plan ::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
@ ~~~ Sulek, Kraight concurs and will prepare the stations crew.~~~
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Azhure: ~~~ Then I must leave you.  I cannot maintain contact unless I am on exact spot where you went through. I will give you two minutes to set the enhancers.  The bubble will last perhaps only 3 to 4 minutes.  You must be ready.  Use your arrival point as the locus of the enhancers, that is where the bubble will be. ~~~
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
@ ~~~ We might have a problem with that... we are not traveling through time the same rate you are.  Even close at hand you are unstable... it is... challenging to maintain this contact.  You will need to give us more time, I think. ~~~
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Azhure: ~~~ We shall talk again over tea.  Understood. ~~~

ACTION: The tenuous telepathic link is severed

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Azhure: ~~~ If this is the case, then the bubble's life expectancy.... ~~~  :: she is gone ::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
@ :: Suddenly she sags against Bill as she looses the link. ::
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: returns to Azhure and Powers :: 
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
@ :: Catches Azhure ::  CNS: What happened?
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: concerned ::  CNS: Counselor? Are you all right?
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
:: he opens his eyes :: Tal: We're returning to the ship.  :: He looks down at what the computer has downloaded to his tricorder :: Log:  We shall attempt to send a particle through using a 10.95 millicochranes fold.  The particle will be accelerated to... :: continues dictating the log entry  ::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
@ :: Takes a deep breath before opening her eyes, remaining for the moment in Bill's arms. ::  XO:  That link was... draining.  And there might be a problem with the different times we are traveling through.  ::  She repeats the last part of the conversation between her and the captain. ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Quirinus*: Beam back remaining team to ship.  We have work to do.  :: sends the log entry to the ships computer along with encryption ::  I need the particle acceleration speed as soon as possible.  Energize.

ACTION: The remaining crew are transported back to the Quirinus

XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ CNS: CTO: We have a chance. Let's clear the transfer area before the ship beams over the pattern enhancers.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
@ :: Nodding, she slips from Bills arms and motions for the station crew to clear the area ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
:: arrives at ship and heads immediately for bridge ::
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: helps herd the station personnel ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
:: on bridge :: *Engineering* prepare one of the warp coils to generate a warp bubble at 10.95 millicochranes frequency... but we will need it to be faster the other end.  Its warp level I will give to you as soon as I can.  Be prepared to pour all the power we can muster into maintaining that bubble.
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: activates his tricorder and begins scanning, looking for signs of the warp bubble projected by the ship ::
Host SM_Keith says:
*Engineering* Sulek: Aye Sir.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Helm: Move the ship as close to the point on deck five coordinates of the AT.
Host SM_Keith says:
<Helm> CO: On it.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Transporter: Set transporter to 10.95 millicochranes subspace and prepare to send through a set of enhancers at my last coordinates on my mark.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
@ :: With the others, quietly waits, mentally counting down in her head. ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
:: looks to the science station :: SO: I need that translation of the particles speed now.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
<SO> Sulek: Particle was accelerated to a speed of 1.3 warp but the intent was warp 1.5... hence the instability in the dark matter.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Engineering*: Stand by for warp bubble...I need 1.3 warp at the other end... zero tolerance for variance.
Host SM_Keith says:
Engineering: *CO*: Standing by
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Engineering*: Activate bubble.  You have 30 seconds to bring it to full power.
Host SM_Keith says:
<Engineering> *CO*: Aye
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
:: checks his calculations on his padd :: *Engineering*: Make that 31 seconds.
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ CTO, CNS: I am detecting the early stages of a warp field, intruding into our subspace domain.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
@ :: Starts to feel a little nervous about this ::  XO: Hey, what happens if this goes wrong?
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
:: watching the timer :: *Transporter*: Now
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
@ CTO:  We find another way... or we find ourselves in another dimension... possibly.
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ CTO: Very bad things, Commander... very bad things.
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ CTO, CNS: The subspace bubble is forming.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
@ CTO:  I like my inference better then his.  :: turns toward the energy forming. ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
:: checking again the padd :: *Transporter*: Prepare to activate and transport 82 life forms in 1 minute 59 seconds.

Action: Transporter enhancers appear near the center of the room.

XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ CTO, CNS: Now... we need to get those into the correct positions and activated quickly!  :: runs over and grabs one ::
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
@ :: Follows Kraight quickly ::
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: sets up his enhancer at one vertex of a triangle that will encompass the entire crowd, and switches it on ::
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: rejoins the station crew ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
<Engineering> Sulek: One minute ten seconds to collapse.  :: he checks the calculations ::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
@ :: waits with the others while the two set up the enhancers. ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Transporter*: Prepare for beamout.  Bring into buffers then shift phase all organic particles back to space normal.  Ops: We're going to need some clothes for these folks.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Transporter* Energize now. Reintegrate patterns in Cargo Bay 1.

ACTION: The Quirinus is showing strain while keeping the subspace bubble open. Then, in the blink of an eye, the entire station crew, along with the  away team, is beamed back to the safety of the Quirinus.

Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
<Transporter> Sulek: We've got em and they are in Cargo Bay 1.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Looks around with a lifted brow as she finds herself in a familiar area of her ship.  To no one in particular ::  Welcome back to your space.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
:: closes his eyes :: Azhure:  ~~~Tea?~~~
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: smiles :: ~~~ Sounds good to me...~~~

=/\==/\= END Mission =/\==/\=