Host Susan says:
USS Scorpius - NCC 50666
Hidden Dangers, week 2

Host Susan says:
The USS Scorpius left Starbase 64 after a 3-month repair and refit on course for the Arkon sector in search of two missing passenger liners, the SS Nemitz and SS Caledonia.

Host Susan says:
Upon arrival in that sector, scans were unable to locate more than the fading ion trail from the two liners.  A malfunction in the weapons systems was detected followed by other malfunctions throughout the ship.

Host Susan says:
During the investigation into the malfunctions, sensors showed high levels of radiation.  The radiation continued to wreak havoc on the Scorpius' systems causing the impulse engines to go offline. As the crew continued to gain control of the situation within the Scorpius, an opening formed in the space before them.  All attempts to avoid the vortex failed and the Scorpius found themselves within it as the vortex closed around them.

Host Susan says:
After the vortex closed around them, the ships systems began to stabilize and power levels returned to normal.  Sensors detected 28 ships of various ages and designs, two of them identified as the Nemitz and Caledonia.

Host Susan says:
Contact with the Nemitz revealed that both liners had sustained damage as they became trapped in the void and the Scorpius has sent an away team to render aid.

Host Susan says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Begin Mission >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

CSO_Turnbull says:
@::Tending to sick and wounded in the makeshift triage area of a main Cargo Bay on the Nemitz with son Brian in tow::

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
@::in ME checking over the engines ... finds nothing is working::

Host XO_VanSickle says:
@::approaches nearest crewmember of the Nemitz:: Crewman: Where is the captain or first officer?

FCO_Vince says:
::at the helm::

CTO_Nmbarri says:
@::Debriefing the security staff of the Nemitz::

CMO_Garta says:
@::heads towards the Nemitz sickbay::

TO_Anari says:
:: on the Scorpius, enroute to the bridge from the security office ::

CSO_Turnbull says:
@::puts a dressing on an open wound on a Bolian passenger and monitors lifesigns with a tricorder::  

TO_Anari says:
:: Steps off the turbolift onto the bridge and takes up position at Tactical ::

Host CO_TPaula says:
FCO: Scan for seriously injured and beam them all to sickbay or the cargo bay triage centers.

FCO_Vince says:
::still holding position while calculating a safe orbital trajectory::

FCO_Vince says:
CO:  Aye Captain

TO_Anari says:
:: Punches a few buttons, checking readings ::

McNair says:
@XO: The Captain is on the bridge, the lift shaft is at the end of this corridor.  The XO is in sickbay, helping with the wounded.

CMO_Garta says:
@::enters sickbay and searches for the medic in charge::

CSO_Turnbull says:
@::sets a broken appendage on another passenger and gives a shot of cordrazine for the pain::

FCO_Vince says:
::stops calculating and accesses the transporter targeting scanners searching for lifesigns with injuries::

Host XO_VanSickle says:
@McNair:  Thank you.  ::goes to the lift shaft:: Computer: Bridge.

CSO_Turnbull says:
@::Takes a moment to place his son in a deep chair::  Brian:  Stay here until I come for you, little one.

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
@::uses a tricorder to scan the Nemitz's systems ... finds the radiation levels are rising again::

Host Susan says:
ACTION:  Sensors on the Scorpius begin picking up increased levels of radiation.

CTO_Nmbarri says:
@::asks questions from the security teams, wants to know if anyone tried to board the Nemtiz, any unusual readings from the TAC systems, etc::

CMO_Garta says:
@N_XO: Doctor Garta Jenise from the USS Scorpius.  Where do you want me?

TO_Anari says:
CO:  Sensors picking up increasing levels of radiation on the Nemitz

Host XO_VanSickle says:
@::rides lift to the bridge::

FCO_Vince says:
::beams a group of injured passengers to the triage center::

CSO_Turnbull says:
@::monitors radiation surge on science tricorder and begins to worry::

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
@*XO*:  Commander, radiation levels are rising again.  We're going to get more power surges.  This ship just doesn't have the failsafe's that a Starship has.

FCO_Vince says:
CO:  Captain, I've beamed a few injured over, but sensors have detected a jump in radiation levels.

Host XO_VanSickle says:
@*CEO* Contact the ship and see if we can spare any parts.

CSO_Turnbull says:
@::taps communicator::  Bridge:  I'm reading a radiation level increase here in Cargo One.  What is the situation?

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
@*XO*:  Acknowledged.

Host CO_TPaula says:
FCO: Continue until the radiation starts to get dangerous.

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
@COMM: Scorpius:  AQilla to Scorpius.

Host XO_VanSickle says:
@::lift stops at bridge:: N_CO: Captain, I am Cmdr. Eric VanSickle, executive officer of the USS Scorpius.  I believe you have been talking to my captain?

TO_Anari says:
:: continues to monitor the surrounding space... ::

Host CO_TPaula says:
COM: AQilla: Scorpius here.

Sec_Tamur says:
@C TO:  No, just you and a small group from the Caledonia.  They came to pick up some medical supplies.  Theirs was destroyed.

CTO_Nmbarri says:
@::Punches information into a PADD as answers come to him::

FCO_Vince says:
::increases power to the bio-filters and resumes transporting::

N_XO says:
@CMO: Over there. ::motions to the corner bed::  I have 9 patients with severe burns or radiation sickness.

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
@COMM:  CO:  Captain, I'm going to need someone from there to bring over parts we need for this ship.  Perhaps the MO or the TO could bring them over?

CMO_Garta says:
@N_XO: I'm on it.  ::nearly runs to the bed, opening her kit on the way::

N_CO says:
@XO:  Welcome Commander.  Yes, I spoke to her briefly before the COM system went down.  She had a few questions for us.

FCO_Vince says:
::beams a few more over::

Host CO_TPaula says:
COM: CEO: We'll beam them to you; cargo transport is energy efficient enough.

CSO_Turnbull says:
@::grows concerned over the lack of response to his comm::  Self:  Comms must be out again.  ::snatches up his son and kit and runs for engineering::

Host XO_VanSickle says:
@N_CO: I'll try to reach her over my comm badge.  COMM: Scorpius: VanSickle to Scorpius.  I'm on the Nemitz Bridge with her captain.  What questions did you have for him?

CMO_Garta says:
@::orders a nurse to increase the radiation treatment and begins treating the patient's burns::

CTO_Nmbarri says:
@*XO*: Sir, the shields are having a problem, they are only at a minimum level, I believe that the same thing might occur on the Scorpius.

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
@COMM: CO:  Acknowledged.  Transmitting a list of the parts I require now.

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
@::sends the inventory::

Host CO_TPaula says:
TO: Handle the parts requisition please.

CSO_Turnbull says:
@::reaches Engineering:: Brian:  Stay close to me, and don't stray off.  This is not a safe place.  ALL:  Where is the Chief Engineer?

Host XO_VanSickle says:
@*CTO* Advise Cmdr. Horn, ensign.

Host CO_TPaula says:
COM: XO: I just wanted to ask what the Nemitz had done and experienced since encountering this anomaly, in case we could learn from it.

TO_Anari says:
CO:  Yes ma'am

Host Susan says:
ACTION:  As the radiation levels increase, sensors detect further malfunctions within the Caledonia, and fires breakout through their engineering section.

Brian_Turnbull says:
CSO:  Yes, Papa... ::follows along::

Host XO_VanSickle says:
@COMM: CO: I'll relay.  N_CO: You hear the question?

FCO_Vince says:
CO:  Captain, we have a fire in ME on the Caledonia!

TO_Anari says:
:: begins receiving the manifest of the parts needed on the Nemitz ::

CSO_Turnbull says:
@::runs to the nearest workstation available and checks the readouts::

CTO_Nmbarri says:
@*CEO*:Commander, the shields are getting weak, radiation is increasing, is there any way to increase power to the shields? and should we contact the Scorpius to have them do the same thing?

TO_Anari says:
:: has received the parts needed and turns TAC over to another TAC officer ::

N_CO says:
@XO:  Yes, basically all we've been doing is trying to stay alive.  We've been able to keep shields up just enough to keep out the severe radiation.

FCO_Vince says:
CO:  The radiation is starting to interfere with transporter locks.  I'm attempting to compensate.

TO_Anari says:
:: goes to the turbolift ::   Turbolift:  Engineering

Host XO_VanSickle says:
@N_CO: My chief tactical officer has informed me the shields here are very weak.

FCO_Vince says:
::fingers flying over the targeting scanners::

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
@*CTO*:  We're working on it.  Most of the systems down here are non-functional.  And yes, contact the Scorpius and warm them.

CMO_Garta says:
@::sets up a skin peel and begins to use the dermal regenerator on the lesser burns::

CSO_Turnbull says:
@::starts modulating shield frequencies and running emergency power from the impulse engines through the shield matrix::

CTO_Nmbarri says:
@*CEO*: Aye Ma'am.

Host Susan says:
ACTION:  Transport of Caledonia crew and passengers is successful, and survivors begin materializing in the transporter rooms and cargo bays.

CTO_Nmbarri says:
@COMM Scorpius: This is Nmbarri, we have figured out that the radiation has done a number on the shields, I suggest you attempt to increase power to your shields.

TO_Anari says:
:: exits turbolift and heads to main engineering ::

FCO_Vince says:
::manages to transport another batch::

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
@::makes some cross-connections to a nearby console and watches as it comes back to life::  Self:  Ah!

CSO_Turnbull says:
@::Brian hugs to his father's leg::

CMO_Garta says:
@::leaves a nurse with the regenerator and moves on to another patient::

N_FCO says:
N_CO:  We're detecting increased radiation.  Just like we saw before we were trapped here.

TO_Anari says:
:: enters engineering and spies a crewman... ::  Crewman: I need assistance to obtain these parts for transport to the Nemitz

TO_Anari says:
:: hands the crewman the PADD ::

CMO_Garta says:
@N_XO: CMO: We have more wounded in the cargo bay.

Crewman says:
TO:  Yes, ma'am...follow me.

CSO_Turnbull says:
@::sees the shields get stronger but knows he has only bought a little time::  Bridge:  Turnbull in Engineering.  We have the problem contained, but it's only a band-aid solution.

TO_Anari says:
:: follows the crewman to obtain the parts ::

CMO_Garta says:
@N_XO: Acknowledged.  I'll finish with this one then head down there.

N_CO says:
@XO:  Yes, we've been trying to keep them working, but can't seem to get them repaired.  One of your Starfleet officers has been helping down there, but I can't..

Host XO_VanSickle says:
@N_CO: Captain, AQilla Horn is one of the best engineers in the fleet.  I'm sure she's finding something to shore your shields.  Of course, our ship is available to help transport your passengers and crew once we find a way out of here.

CSO_Turnbull says:
@::taps comm badge again::  Bridge:  Hello!  Any Officer on the Bridge.  Do you read?

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
@::sees a man with a boy hanging onto his leg and approaches::

CSO_Turnbull says:
@::frustrated with lack of comms::

Host XO_VanSickle says:
@::hears a comm:: N_CO: You have someone calling.

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
@CSO:  Sir? Can I help you?

CSO_Turnbull says:
@CEO:  Starfleet to the rescue!  Are you a sight for sore eyes.  Commander S'Toran Turnbull.  this is my son Brian.  ::extends hand::

N_CO says:
@::looks over at the comm:: XO:  Your Engineer does quick work.  *CSO* Yes, Commander, this is the Captain.  Go Ahead.

CMO_Garta says:
@::finishes working on the patient and heads out of sickbay towards the Cargo Bay::

Crewman says:
TO:  Here's all the parts requested, ma'am.

FCO_Vince says:
::beams more injured to the cargo bay::

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
@::smiles and extends her hand:: CSO:  Commander AQilla Horn, Chief Engineer, USS Scorpius.  What can you tell me of what happened?

TO_Anari says:
:: takes the container with the parts ::   Crewman:  Thanks...

CSO_Turnbull says:
@*N_CO:*  We have the shields strengthened for the time being, but I fear I have only bought us a few hours at best.  We need the warp engines back.

TO_Anari says:
:: leaves engineering enroute to the transporter room ::

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
@::overhears:: CSO:  I have parts on the way from the Scorpius which should give you some propulsion.  I certainly could use some help though.

Host Susan says:
ACTION:  As radiation levels peak, an opening forms in the vortex, 1000 KM from the Nemitz.

CMO_Garta says:
@::after two wrong turns and a TL who doesn't take directions, she finally arrives in the Cargo Bay::

TO_Anari says:
COM: CEO:  Anari to Horn

FCO_Vince says:
CO:  The vortex is opening again!

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
@COM: TO:  Go ahead, Ensign.

TO_Anari says:
:: enters turbolift ::   computer:  Transporter room one

CSO_Turnbull says:
@CEO:  What ship are you from, Commander?

N_CO says:
@*CSO* Thank you Commander, as long as it keeps out the worst of the radiation until we can get the engines back.

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
@CSO:  The Scorpius.  Hopefully I can help get these systems up and running for you.

Host CO_TPaula says:
FCO: Let's hope that means it's going to open again, because I'm not leaving without the AT and civilians.

TO_Anari says:
COM: CEO:  I have your parts...where would you like them beamed to there?

CSO_Turnbull says:
@CEO:  Scorpius?  Really?  Now there's a coincidence.  Your XO isn't on board is he?

Host XO_VanSickle says:
@N_CO: Who was that?

Host CO_TPaula says:
FCO: Let's try launching a probe at it, though.

TO_Anari says:
:: exits turbolift and quickly heads to transporter room one ::

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
@COM: TO:  Beam them directly to Main Engineering.

FCO_Vince says:
CO:  Certainly Captain.

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
@CSO:  Yes he is.

TO_Anari says:
COM: CEO:  Yes, ma'am...you'll have them in a jiff...Anari out

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
@COM: TO:  Thank you.

FCO_Vince says:
::begins preparing a probe for launch::

CSO_Turnbull says:
@CEO:  you're not going to believe this...I have orders to report to the Scorpius on this stardate.  I have to report in!  ::grins at the irony::

N_CO says:
@XO:  That was the Starfleet officer I mentioned earlier.... Commander  S't... Tu... I keep getting his named confused.  I think he is in engineering.

TO_Anari says:
:: enters transporter room one ::   Transporter chief:  Please transport this container to Main Engineering on the Nemitz...   :: places container on the transporter pad ::

FCO_Vince says:
CO:  I'm preparing a probe now.  Shall I include ships logs, just in case?

TC says:
TO: yes ma'am

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
@::laughs:: CSO:  Consider yourself reported in, for now.  I'm also the Second Officer.  But I'm concerned ... radiation levels are rising, fast.

Host XO_VanSickle says:
@::checks a PADD in his possession:: N_CO: That wouldn't be Turnbull?

Host CO_TPaula says:
FCO: Yes, good idea.

CMO_Garta says:
@*XO* Cmdr. VanSickle?  This radiation increase is going to kill some of these patients if we don't get them behind some stronger shielding sir.

TO_Anari says:
:: watches as the container is beamed off the Scorpius ::

FCO_Vince says:
::downloads ships logs and status reports into the probe::

N_CO says:
@::nods:: XO:  Yes, Yes, I believe you're right.

Host XO_VanSickle says:
@*CMO* AQilla has something rigged to strengthen the shields.

TO_Anari says:
TC:  Thanks.   :: leaves the transporter room back enroute the bridge ::

FCO_Vince says:
CO:  The probe is ready Captain

Host CO_TPaula says:
FCO: Launch, and watch it with sensors.

FCO_Vince says:
::launches the probe::

Host XO_VanSickle says:
@N_CO: Captain, that man, according to this PADD, is my new chief science officer.  Where is the engine room?

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
@*XO*:  Yes, Sir.  Our new CSO is down here with me.  He's managed to rig something up but it's only going to buy us a couple of hours.

CTO-Nmbarri says:
@::Finishes debriefing the Nemitz security team::

FCO_Vince says:
CO:  Aye.  Probe away

FCO_Vince says:
::monitors the probes progress::

Host Susan says:
ACTION:  As the probe nears the gap, the gap in the vortex closes and the radiation begins to subside.

TO_Anari says:
:: enters turbolift ::   TL:  bridge

CSO_Turnbull says:
@::chuckles:: CEO:  yes sir.  I am as well.  I've only cross-linked the impulse output through the shield modulators to buy time.  We need warp power, but I only just got here, so I can't even give you a status report.

FCO_Vince says:
::scans to determine whether or not the probe made it out::

CMO_Garta says:
@*XO* It had better work quick.  Otherwise, I'm going to need a bigger morgue.

TO_Anari says:
:: exits turbolift and relieves the Tac officer taking up Tactical ::

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
@CSO:  Well, if you can spare some time, I could certainly use some help installing these.  ::points at the newly materialized parts::

N_CO says:
@XO:  Deck 7, section 12.  I can have someone escort you if you like.

CMO_Garta says:
@::moves away from the door and begins treating the wounded::

FCO_Vince says:
CO:  The probe made it out, just before it closed

Host XO_VanSickle says:
@*CEO* I'll be down there momentarily.  *CMO* Don't worry, it should hold long enough.  N_CO: No thanks.  I'll find my own way.

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
@*XO*:  Acknowledged.

FCO_Vince says:
Self:  That was close

Host XO_VanSickle says:
@::enters lift:: Computer: Deck seven, section 12.

TO_Anari says:
:: punches some buttons on the console watching the readings ::

Host CO_TPaula says:
FCO: Good.  Check sensor logs for the earliest clues that one of those is going to open.

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
@::goes over to the parts from the Scorpius and prepares to install the new components::

CMO_Garta says:
@COM: Scorpius: MO: Jesse?  I need some help over here.  See if the Captain will allow you to transport a dozen hypos with 40 cc's radiation treatment compound and 4 more dermal regenerators.

CSO_Turnbull says:
@CEO:  Aye aye, Commander.  Is there a way I can secure my son?  this isn't a good place for him at the  moment.  ::ruffles Brian's hair and smiles down at the boy, who clearly has some Vulcan in him::

Host XO_VanSickle says:
@::TL stops in designated section::

FCO_Vince says:
CO:  It seemed to open when the radiation peaked.  I can watch for the next rise in radiation

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
@CSO:  If you like, I could have him transported to the Scorpius.

Host XO_VanSickle says:
@::walks into engine room:: CEO: Progress?

Host CO_TPaula says:
FCO: Yes, we've seen that, but I want as much warning as possible.

Host Susan says:
ACTION:  The Scorpius begins receiving readings from the probe, however as the radiation dissipates they grow weaker.

CMO_Garta says:
@::squats down beside a middle-aged woman suffering heavily from the radiation.

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
@::notices the XO:: XO:  Slow.  We've just received the parts we need.

FCO_Vince says:
CO:  I'll watch those sensors like a lion ready to pounce, Captain

Host CO_TPaula says:
FCO: Good.

CSO_Turnbull says:
@::taps a few keys to determine the status of the warp core::  CSO  That may be wise, I think we could work faster if I didn't have to watch him as well.  Can you have someone on the Scorpius baby-sit him until I can get there?  He's 2.  :;grabs some components while reading a screen::

CTO-Nmbarri says:
@COMM Scorpius: Nmbarri to Anari, are you at the TAC station on the bridge?

Host CO_TPaula says:
FCO: Do you think we could tow the Nemitz out of here?

TO_Anari says:
*CTO*  Yes sir

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
@::moves over to the working console and checks ships status::

FCO_Vince says:
::reconfirms our position, enhances the lateral sensor display next to him, and then continues adjusting the transporters::

Host XO_VanSickle says:
@CEO: Make sure the repairs are done as quickly as possible.  Dr. Garta has reported the radiation outside may create more casualties soon.

FCO_Vince says:
CO:  I believe so

CSO_Turnbull says:
@::looks up:: XO:  Sorry for the manner, but Commander Turnbull reporting for duty, sir.

FCO_Vince says:
::checks tractor beam status::

Host CO_TPaula says:
COM: XO: Is the Nemitz in condition to survive being towed by tractor beam, commander?

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
@XO:  We'll go as fast as we can.

CMO_Garta says:
@::turns to another patient::

Host XO_VanSickle says:
@::looks to the new CSO:: CSO: Welcome to the Scorpius... sort of.

Host XO_VanSickle says:
@COMM: CO: I'll ask.  CEO: Do you think this ship can handle a tractor beam?

CTO-Nmbarri says:
@COMM Scorpius TO: Anari, Keep a close watch on the shields, the radiation will probably weaken them.  If that happens, try re-routing power to boost them.

CSO_Turnbull says:
@XO:  thank you sir.  I'm looking forward to actually getting there, myself.

TO_Anari says:
@COMM CTO:  Yes sir, closely monitoring them now

FCO_Vince says:
CO:  The tricky part would be either we go slow enough for the Nemitz to handle it, or fast enough to escape through the vortex.

CSO_Turnbull says:
@CEO:  If we can reinforce the SIF here with our own tractor beam, we might be able to stabilize the ship better.

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
@XO:  Checking ... structural integrity is at 75% ... I think it could survive tractoring ::turns to the CSO:  CSO::  You concur?

Host CO_TPaula says:
FCO: Exactly.

TO_Anari says:
:: watches the TAC console closely ::

CMO_Garta says:
@COMM: Scorpius: There's a package of supplies in sickbay I need.  Can someone please transport it to my location?

Host CO_TPaula says:
TO: Arrange transport, please.

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
@XO:  Warp power is completely out ... impulse is off-line ... we're going to need to replace a lot of circuits in here.

FCO_Vince says:
Self:  It'll be a walk on the edge

Host XO_VanSickle says:
@COMM: CO: Yes.  I'll advise the captain over here.  *N_CO* Captain, this is Cmdr. VanSickle.  Prepare your crew for a tractor beam.  The Scorpius may be towing this ship out of here.

CSO_Turnbull says:
@CEO:  Yes, I concur.  Reinforcing SIF now.  Tractor online...and synched with power distribution.  We're good to go.  Brian:  Stay here, son.

Host Susan says:
ACTION:  On the bridge of the Scorpius, the console at science one bursts into a shower of sparks.

CMO_Garta says:
@*CEO* What's the chance of getting some of these people over to the Scorpius ?  I've got some that need the radiation treatment I can't offer here.

FCO_Vince says:
::gets up::

TO_Anari says:
:: jumps as sci 1 sparks ::

Host XO_VanSickle says:
@CEO: We just need to get this ship ready to be towed out of here whenever a rift reopens to normal space.

N_CO says:
@XO: We'll be ready, Commander.

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
@*CMO*:  Transporters here have no power ... but the Scorpius should be able to transport them easily enough.

CNS_Zach_Bauer says:
::Looks at sci9ence station::

FCO_Vince says:
::looking for anyone hurt::  CO:  You okay Captain?

CMO_Garta says:
@*CEO* Thank you.

Host CO_TPaula says:
FCO: I'm fine.  Get us into position to tow the Nemitz.

Host XO_VanSickle says:
@COMM: CO: Captain, the Nemitz will be ready when you are.

FCO_Vince says:
CO:  Aye

TO_Anari says:
:: returns focus on TAC console ::

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
@CSO:  See what you can do with the SIF.  I'll begin replacing these fried circuits and get warp and impulse power up and running again.

Host CO_TPaula says:
TO: After you've transported that, put our shields back to full.

CMO_Garta says:
@COMM: Scorpius: Permission to transport survivors to the Scorpius.

FCO_Vince says:
::sits back down and prepares the tractor beam::

Host CO_TPaula says:
TO: And that.

Host XO_VanSickle says:
@CEO: You need any help from a former engineer?

Host CO_TPaula says:
COM: Garta: Granted, stand by.

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
@XO:  Sir, I can use all the help I can get!

TO_Anari says:
CO:  Yes ma'am

Host XO_VanSickle says:
@CEO: Point the way.

FCO_Vince says:
CO:  That console shortout was probably the first sign of the next radiation buildup

CNS_Zach_Bauer says:
CO: Should I go meet the new arrivals?

FCO_Vince says:
::begins maneuvering the Scorpius so it's facing the coordinates of the vortex::

CMO_Garta says:
@::sets coordinates for the 17 patients::

Host CO_TPaula says:
CNS: Yes, good idea.

N_CO: says:
@::has the bridge crew prepare for the possibility of being tractored from the vortex::

TO_Anari says:
COM: CMO:  Anari to Garta

CNS_Zach_Bauer says:
CO: Aye

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
@::points to the impulse engines:: XO:  Sir, please start with the impulse drive.  I'll work on the warp engines.  Let's replace all circuits, and install fail-safes in all systems.

CMO_Garta says:
@COMM: Scorpius: TO: Garta here, go ahead.

CNS_Zach_Bauer says:
::EXITS BRIDGE::

TO_Anari says:
COM: CMO:  Location of the package you request?

Host XO_VanSickle says:
@CEO: Aye, ma'am.  ::starts working on impulse circuits::

CSO_Turnbull says:
@CEO/XO:  the Shield frequency is 34.2 GHz...they'll need that to penetrate our shields...and any crew in that area will be exposed to radiation.

TO_Anari says:
:: turns TAC over to another officer and leaves the bridge for sickbay ::

TO_Anari says:
:: enters TL ::   TL:  sickbay

Host Susan says:
ACTION:  Sensors begin picking up signals from the probe once more and radiation levels begin to increase.

Host XO_VanSickle says:
@CSO: Send that to the Scorpius.

FCO_Vince says:
CO:  Captain, tractor beams aren't responding

CMO_Garta says:
@COMM: Scorpius: TO: It should be sitting on a biobed.  Beam it to my position.

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
@::turns to begin replacing circuitry on the warp engines ... grinning at the "aye ma'am" from her superior officer::

Host CO_TPaula says:
FCO: Work on restoring them.

CMO_Garta says:
@*CTO* You have any wounded up where you are?

TO_Anari says:
COMM: CMO:  Yes ma'am.  Anari out

FCO_Vince says:
CO:  Radiation levels are building again,.... and I'm reading a signal from our probe

TO_Anari says:
:: exits TL and runs to sickbay ::

Host CO_TPaula says:
FCO: We'll never get everyone transported here in time.  We'll have to wait for the next one.

CSO_Turnbull says:
@XO:  Aye, sir.  COMM:  Scorpius:  the Shield frequency is 34.2 GHz...you'll need that to penetrate our shields...and any crew in that area will be exposed to radiation...commencing evacuation of critical areas.

FCO_Vince says:
::moves to the OPS console and begins routing power to the tractor beams::

CTO-Nmbarri says:
@*CMO* Just a few bumps and scrapes, the security team seems to be ok otherwise.

Host CO_TPaula says:
COM: XO: Our tractor beams are down.  We'll have to beam everyone here.

TO_Anari says:
:: enters sickbay...looks around and spies the package ::

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
@::busily replacing circuits and installing the fail-safes::

Host Susan says:
ACTION:  Radiation continues to build and an opening begins to form 2,000 KM from the previous opening.

TO_Anari says:
:: picks it up and runs to transporter room one ::

Host CO_TPaula says:
*TO*: Pause transport until the radiation has subsided.

FCO_Vince says:
CO:  There it is

Host XO_VanSickle says:
@COMM: CO: You mean we'll have to leave the Nemitz and Caledonia here empty?

TO_Anari says:
:: enters TL ::   TL: transporter room 1

TO_Anari says:
:: pants... ::   Self: At least I'm getting my exercise...

TO_Anari says:
:: exits TL and runs to TR1 ::

Host CO_TPaula says:
@COM: XO: Unless they can get to the portal under their own power.  It's reappearing every time the radiation peaks.

CSO_Turnbull says:
@::rapidly begins pulling isolinear chips and repositioning them in sequence to stabilize the power couplings around the containment fields::

Host XO_VanSickle says:
@COMM: CO: AQilla and I are working on the warp and impulse engines right now.

TO_Anari says:
:: enters TR1:  TC: Transport to the CMO's location...    :: panting some more ::

Host XO_VanSickle says:
@::continues replacing circuits and adding fail-safes::

TO_Anari says:
:: places the package on the pad... ::

Host CO_TPaula says:
COM: XO: If you can get it working, so much the better.

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
@XO:  I'd suggest we concentrate on the impulse drive.  if we can get that working at least they'll have some propulsion.

FCO_Vince says:
::trying frantically to simultaneously fix the tractor beam and work with the transporters::

TO_Anari says:
COMM: CMO:  Anari to Garta

Host Susan says:
ACTION:  Sensors detect a large explosion.

Host XO_VanSickle says:
@CEO: Agreed.  ::continues working on impulse::

Host CO_TPaula says:
FCO: Leave the transporters to the transporter operators.

FCO_Vince says:
CO:  No problem.  ::sticks to the tractor beam::

CSO_Turnbull says:
@::grabs a degausser and begins to replace a magnetic coupling, hands moving too fast for the human eye to see::

CTO-Nmbarri says:
@::feels a slight shutter in the Nemitz and wonders what just happened::

CMO_Garta says:
@::watches her patients get beamed to the relative safety of the Scorpius::

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
@::moves over to join the XO and begins replacing the circuits::

FCO_Vince says:
CO:  I hope no one was left on the Caledonia

Host XO_VanSickle says:
@::replaces circuit after circuit, with CEO's help::

Host Susan says:
ACTION:  Power flickers on the Vince's console and the console goes black.

Host CO_TPaula says:
::nods gravely::

TO_Anari says:
COMM: CMO:  Anari to Garta....you should have that package now

CSO_Turnbull says:
@::stops cold at the shaking of the Nemitz::  ALL:  Was that a subspace explosion?

CMO_Garta says:
@::picks up her package::

FCO_Vince says:
::barks a flurry of Klingon curses::

Host XO_VanSickle says:
@CSO: Don't know.

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
@CSO:  Sure felt like it.   The Caledonia?

TO_Anari says:
:: leaves the TR back enroute the bridge ::

CMO_Garta says:
COMM: Scorpius: TO: Package received.  Thanks Anari.

FCO_Vince says:
CO:  The consoles gone dead

CSO_Turnbull says:
@::renews his efforts to complete repairs to impulse and deflectors::  CEO:  Where to next, Commander?  

TO_Anari says:
:: enters the TL ::   TL: Bridge

CMO_Garta says:
@::feels the floor shudder a bit:: Self: What was that?

Host CO_TPaula says:
FCO: Try the OPS console.

TO_Anari says:
:: places hands on hips, calming her breathing... ::

CMO_Garta says:
@*XO*: Sir, what was that?  Were we hit by something?

CSO_Turnbull says:
@CEO/XO:  Hope they all got out of there...

CTO-Nmbarri says:
@*CMO* Jeni, did you just feel the ship shaking?

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
@XO:  Critical systems.  Life support, SIF, inertial dampeners ...

Host XO_VanSickle says:
@*CMO* That may have been an explosion, maybe the Caledonia.

TO_Anari says:
:: exits TL and relieves officer at TAC ::

CMO_Garta says:
@::tucks the package under her arm and begins heading toward other lifesigns::

CMO_Garta says:
@*CTO* I felt it.  XO said he thinks the Caledonia just exploded.

TO_Anari says:
:: punches a few buttons, and looks to the viewscreen ::

Host CO_TPaula says:
TO: Start beaming over the passengers from the Nemitz.

Host XO_VanSickle says:
@::begins working on other critical systems::

FCO_Vince says:
::shifts back to the helm and starts switching things around to fix the tractor beam::

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
@::replaces the last chip on the impulse drive ... closes the hatch and watches the console carefully::

TO_Anari says:
CO:  Yes ma'am...

CTO-Nmbarri says:
@*CMO* Oh no, I hope they got everyone off that ship.

Host Susan says:
ACTION: Radiation levels begin to subside and the opening in the vortex closes, shutting out signals from the probe once more.

CNS_Zach_Bauer says:
::Feels anxiety amongst crew but it is stronger within him self We must escape soon.::

CMO_Garta says:
@::enters the TL::

CMO_Garta says:
@*CTO* Me too.  I was about to comm the Scorpius and ask.

TO_Anari says:
:: begins transport of passengers from the Nemitz ::   TC: we've got company...lock on these coordinates and start to beam...

CSO_Turnbull says:
@ALL:  If we can get 80 percent to the inertial dampers, she'll hold under partial impulse.  ::hits the controls to power the SIF::  there.  Now we cross our fingers.

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
@::runs standard diagnostics on the impulse drive::

TC says:
TO:  yes, ma'am...

CMO_Garta says:
@COMM: Scorpius: That felt like an explosion from here Captain.  Are there survivors?

Host XO_VanSickle says:
@COMM: CO: Captain, we have enough SIF power to move under partial impulse.  When will the next door open?

CMO_Garta says:
@::exits the TL and heads towards the CEO's life signs::

Host Susan says:
ACTION:  SIF comes back online at 82%.

Host CO_TPaula says:
COM: XO: Unknown.

CTO-Nmbarri says:
@::Thinks to himself that if the shields on the Caledonia failed, the radiation could have caused enough power surges to cause the explosion::

FCO_Vince says:
::reaching underneath the helm control fiddling with chips and wires::

CSO_Turnbull says:
@CEO/XO:  SIF is good to go...

TO_Anari says:
:: watches as the transporters beam passengers from the Nemitz, sends a security team to the transporter rooms to assist them as they arrive ::

CTO-Nmbarri says:
@::Goes back to a TAC station and makes sure the shields on the Nemitz are holding::

FCO_Vince says:
::gets back up and gives a voice access command::

Host CO_TPaula says:
::the FCO seems to be busy... someone should run an analysis to look for patterns though...::

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
@CSO:  Impulse is on-line.

Host XO_VanSickle says:
@COMM: CO: Acknowledged.  *N_CO* Captain, you have impulse power now and SIF is strong enough to move us on partial impulse power.

CSO_Turnbull says:
@CEO/XO:  Checking Inertial Dampers now...

Host CO_TPaula says:
::starts the computer looking for patterns in the appearance of the portal::

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
@::moves over to shield control and begins replacing damaged circuitry and installing failsafes::

TO_Anari says:
:: watches the power grid to the shields... ::

FCO_Vince says:
::helm control can now access partial ops and eng systems::

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
@CSO:  How are the inertial dampeners?

TO_Anari says:
*TC*:  Chief...how goes those transports?

FCO_Vince says:
::takes a deep breath, then begins adjusting power to the tractor beams::

CSO_Turnbull says:
@::taps the flickering console lightly:: come on, come on...  CEO:  Still actioning that, Sir...

N_CO says:
@*XO* Excellent, Commander.  I've often heard that Starfleet officers can perform miracles.  I'm seeing that for myself now.

TC says:
*TO*:  They're still coming, ma'am...

CSO_Turnbull says:
@CEO/XO:  IDF is at 79percent...

Host XO_VanSickle says:
@::makes sure the environmental controls and artificial gravity are running within parameters::

TO_Anari says:
*TC*:  Keep at it until they are all onboard...

TO_Anari says:
:: punches a few buttons on the console...looks at power grid again ::

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
@CSO:  It'll be enough.  Try to keep it at that level.   I'm reading shields at 60%.  ::turns to XO:: XO:  Sir, what about life support?

CSO_Turnbull says:
@XO/CEO:  I think I've got it stabilized...no power loss at any rate...

Host Susan says:
ACTION:  Vince succeeds in getting the tractor beam online.

CMO_Garta says:
@::enters the Engine Room and sees a new face working with CEO Horn and XO VanSickle::

Host XO_VanSickle says:
@CEO: Making sure environmental controls are at optimal.

FCO_Vince says:
Self:  Qa'Pla!

FCO_Vince says:
CO:  Captain, tractor beam is functional again

Host CO_TPaula says:
FCO: Are we in towing position?

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
@::nods in satisfaction:: XO/CSO:  Good ... we got enough here to get the ship out safely.  We can work on other systems when the ship is free of the anomaly.

FCO_Vince says:
CO:  Yes Sir...Ma’am...Sir

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
@::sees the CMO enter:: CMO:  Doctor?

Host CO_TPaula says:
FCO: Good, be prepared.

CMO_Garta says:
@::checks the collar of the new face::

Host XO_VanSickle says:
@CEO: Environmental systems are good.

CNS_Zach_Bauer says:
::In SB tending wounded as best he can::

Host CO_TPaula says:
TO: When another portal appears, cease transport.

Host XO_VanSickle says:
@CMO: Doctor?

CSO_Turnbull says:
@::works feverishly on the IDF Console to confirm stability::  CEO/XO:  Sirs, if we're going to do this, we have to match course and speed with the Scorpius.  I was an FCO on the USS Apache.  I can try to fly it from here...

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
@XO:  Good.  I'll notify the Scorpius that the Nemitz is ready for tractoring.

TO_Anari says:
CO:  Yes ma'am...    :: relays that information to the TC ::

Host Susan says:
ACTION:  Tac 1 bursts into a shower of sparks and radiation levels show a steady increase.

CMO_Garta says:
@CEO: My patients have been beamed to the Scorpius so I'm initiating radiation protocol on all non-Scorpius personnel.

TO_Anari says:
:: is startled and pushed back from the explosion... ::

Host CO_TPaula says:
TO: Are you uninjured?

CMO_Garta says:
@CSO: Dr. Garta Jenise, Chief Medic.  Have you been treated Cmdr.?

TO_Anari says:
:: falls to the floor...dazed ::

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
@CMO:  Well, hopefully, we'll be out of here very soon.  Take whatever steps to minimize exposure.

CTO-Nmbarri says:
@::Reads a radiation increase, and the shields of the Nemitz begin to slowly weaken::

Host CO_TPaula says:
::guesses not, goes to check on the TO::

N_CO says:
@XO:  We're picking up that radiation surge again.  Can't pin-point a location on it though.

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
@CSO:  Do it.  Co-ordinate with the bridge.

TO_Anari says:
:: picking herself slowly up... ::   CO:  Yes ma'am...I'm fine...

FCO_Vince says:
Computer:  Based on current sensor readings, estimate the maximum stress the Nemitz can withstand, then prepare to enter impulse at the highest rate within that limit.

TO_Anari says:
:: shakes her head clear... ::

Host XO_VanSickle says:
@*N_CO* I'll advise Scorpius.  COMM: CO: The Nemitz bridge is picking up the radiation.  Where is it?

FCO_Vince says:
::plots course to the vortex coordinates::

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
@ALL:  Shields are dropping ... picking up more radiation.  Another portal is going to open ...

Host CO_TPaula says:
TO: Are you sure?  We are in a predicament but we are not understaffed...

CSO_Turnbull says:
@::begins to slave the flight Controls of the Nemitz to his console in N_Engineering::  CEO:  Aye, Commander.  Done.  We're ready to rumble.  ::suppresses a wince and a shudder::

CTO-Nmbarri says:
@*CEO* Commander, There is another radiation increase, the shields are beginning to weaken, slowly at this point.

TO_Anari says:
:: looks at the TAC console and quietly curses ::

TO_Anari says:
CO:  yes ma'am...I'm fine, thank you.

FCO_Vince says:
::turning the ship starboard::

Host CO_TPaula says:
::returns to her command chair::

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
@*CTO*:  Yes, we're reading it here, too.  Attempting to compensate.

TO_Anari says:
:: gets under the console and begins to remove the panel there ::

CSO_Turnbull says:
@ALL:  Ready...  ::matches the Scorpius to starboard::

FCO_Vince says:
CO:  Course and speed programmed and ready

Host CO_TPaula says:
COM: XO: Prepare to be tractored.

Host XO_VanSickle says:
@COMM: CO: Captain, Cmdr. Turnbull is going to try flying this boat from down here in engineering.  Have Vince transmit course and speed to here.

TO_Anari says:
:: works quickly to restore power to the console ::

Host CO_TPaula says:
FCO: You heard the XO's instructions?

FCO_Vince says:
CO:  Aye.

FCO_Vince says:
::transmits the data::

Host XO_VanSickle says:
COMM: CO: What's the bearing of that vortex?

FCO_Vince says:
CO:  transmission complete

Host CO_TPaula says:
FCO: Try to put us through the portal at its widest.

Host Susan says:
ACTION:  The vortex opens 500 KM, Starboard from the Scorpius.

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
@::re-routes power from non-critical systems to shields::

TO_Anari says:
:: removes a few burned out chips and replaces them with others ::

CSO_Turnbull says:
@XO:  Receiving trajectories and vectors...compensating...::begins to sweat::

CMO_Garta says:
@::scans the CSO for radiation treatment::

TO_Anari says:
:: gets power back up...replaces panel and stands returning to TAC ::

CTO-Nmbarri says:
@::Tries to find ways to keep the shields from getting weaker, routes power from the weapons system (a slight amount from a passenger ship), and limits internal sensors, giving the shields as much power as possible::

Host XO_VanSickle says:
@CMO: Doctor, as soon as you're finished with the commander, head upstairs to the promenade deck.

FCO_Vince says:
::engages impulse engines::

TO_Anari says:
:: punches a few buttons ::    *TC* How you doing down there?

CSO_Turnbull says:
@::matches course and speed with the Scorpius, clenches teeth visibly::

TO_Anari says:
:: punches a few more buttons on the TAC console ::

CSO_Turnbull says:
@ALL:  ::through grimace:: here we go...

CTO-Nmbarri says:
@*CEO* Commander, I managed to route some power from other TAC systems to the shields, it has helped.

TC says:
*TO*   Doing well...I believe we're almost done

Host Susan says:
ACTION: The edges of the vortex begin to close as the ships draw near.

Host XO_VanSickle says:
@::braces against something::

FCO_Vince says:
::begins maneuvering to the largest part of the vortex, still keeping an eye on the Nemitz::

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
@*CTO*:  Thank you, Nmbarri.  Try to keep shields as high as you can.  Divert whatever power you need.

Host CO_TPaula says:
TO: cease transport, shields full

TO_Anari says:
*TC* Good...Anari out

FCO_Vince says:
CO:  Shall I use the tractor beam to give them a tug?

Host CO_TPaula says:
FCO: Yes.

CSO_Turnbull says:
@::punches more speed to match Scorpius::

Host XO_VanSickle says:
@CSO: How far are we from the vortex?

TO_Anari says:
CO: Aye ma'am.    :: relays information to the TC ::

FCO_Vince says:
CO:  Engaging tractor beam  ::activates the TB::

CTO-Nmbarri says:
@::Keeps re-routing power from whatever system that can spare it for the shields::

TO_Anari says:
:: notices all transporter systems have ceased ::

FCO_Vince says:
::sweating::

CSO_Turnbull says:
@XO:  100KM and closing...this is going to be close...

CMO_Garta says:
@::treats the CSO then exits::

FCO_Vince says:
::monitoring the SI of the Nemitz::

TO_Anari says:
:: punches some more buttons and looks to viewscreen ::

Host Susan says:
ACTION:  As the two ships surge forward under impulse, the opening closes behind them.

FCO_Vince says:
::increasing speed::

Host XO_VanSickle says:
@CSO: Floor it if you have to.  Fly this ship apart if that's what it takes to get out of this region!

CSO_Turnbull says:
@ALL:  YEEE_Hawww!  We made it!

FCO_Vince says:
All:  Yeeeaaoohooooooo!

Host XO_VanSickle says:
@CSO: Good job!@

Host CO_TPaula says:
::sighs in relief slightly and hopes no one noticed::

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
@::grins at the CSO's reaction::

Host XO_VanSickle says:
@*All Scorpius Crew* Meet me at the Mississippi.

Host Susan says:
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