EPISODE 9901.09:  THE CUBE part 1

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OPS_TJ says:
::standing at his console on the bridge examining the readouts on ship power allocation::

CO-Alex says:
::waiting on the XO for station head reports::

FCO_Mille says:
::at the helm, running some simulations::

TO_Calder says:
::prepping security teams. Setting phasers, etc.::

CMOKostra says:
::sitting in office, looking through paperwork that has filed up::

SO_Nes says:
::in the bio lab::

Tsalea says:
::In the bio lab with a team working on a virus and nanoprobes::

CTO_Selan says:
::At Tactical Station, eyes narrowed, staring ahead at the screen::

XO_Jude says:
::On the bridge forwarding last of the station reports to the CO's Conn.

Tsalea says:
<Scott>  At the science station on bridge

Host CO-Alex says:
::reading the reports as they come in::

XO_Jude says:
CO:   It seems that all the repairs and refits are in order.

CTO_Selan says:
::Anger clearly displayed in his frown, fear mixed in::

Host CO-Alex says:
XO/FCO: To my RR please, T you have the bridge.

OPS_TJ says:
::sits in his seat and begins a standard type 1 diagnostic::

CSOTsalea says:
*CO*:  yes captain

Host CO-Alex says:
::leaves her chair and heads to her RR::

XO_Jude says:
::Follows the CO::

CSOTsalea says:
::Heads up to the bridge::

FCO_Mille says:
::stands and heads to the CO's RR::

CTO_Selan says:
::Glances as the CO, XO, and FCO get up::

CMOKostra says:
*CTO*: Lt. Selan, please report to sickbay.

CSOTsalea says:
::enters the bridge and heads over to the SCI station::

CTO_Selan says:
*CMO* On my way.

CTO_Selan says:
::Taps comm:: *TO* Lt. Calder, could you please take my place at Tactical.

CMOKostra says:
::puts down paperwork, ready to discuss...an interesting situation::

Host CO-Alex says:
XO/FCO: Sit down gentlemen.

XO_Jude says:
::sits::

TO_Calder says:
*CTO* Yes, sir. I am on my way ::heads to turbo lift::

FCO_Mille says:
::sits::

CSOTsalea says:
*Nes*:  please keep on working with the team.  I should be back soon.

CTO_Selan says:
CSO: Mr. Kostra wants me to proceed to Sickbay, may I go?

OPS_TJ says:
::completes the examination and logs the results::

SO_Nes says:
*CSO*:Yes ma'am

Host CO-Alex says:
Both:  What plans have we come up with for engaging the Borg, if they are indeed there?

SO_Nes says:
::continues working on virus variations::

FCO_Mille says:
CO:  Have you read over our CEO's report?

CTO_Selan says:
CSO: Ma'am?

CSOTsalea says:
<Scott>:  Anything to report?

XO_Jude says:
CO:  Well,  there are some suggestions for using the deflector to cut a cube off from the collective.

CSOTsalea says:
CTO:  Yes Lt.

Host CO-Alex says:
XO/FCO: Yes, what is your opinion?

Host CO-Alex says:
::looks at both men::

CTO_Selan says:
CSO: Thank you. ::Heads toward Turbolift, and enters:: TL: Sickbay.

OPS_TJ says:
::leans back in his chair and uneasily watches the blinking red alert lights::

XO_Jude says:
CO:  Actually,  I've been thinking about CO Picards last encounter with the Borg.

TO_Calder says:
::arrives on the bridge, proceeds to the TAC station::

FCO_Mille says:
::listens to the XO::

Host CO-Alex says:
::nods::

SO_Nes says:
::watches computer simulations::

OPS_TJ says:
::accesses his personal database and displays the work he has been doing on the Borg virus program::

CTO_Selan says:
::Arrives on Sickbay deck, heads out toward Sickbay::

Host CO-Alex says:
XO: And?

CSOTsalea says:
::turns back to Scott::<Scott>CSO:  nothing to report ma'am

CTO_Selan says:
::Walks up to Sickbay, and enters:: CMO: You wanted to see me?

TO_Calder says:
::runs weapons readiness checks::

XO_Jude says:
I want to arm the crew with old-earth uzzi's with armor piercing bullets.   I want to be able to transport large amounts of plasma onto their decks....

OPS_TJ says:
::downloads the inf. and transfers it to a padd::

CMOKostra says:
CTO: Yes, please accompany me to my office, if you would.

XO_Jude says:
CO/FCO:  and I want to get medical working on nano-probe technology.

CTO_Selan says:
::Follows CMO::

FCO_Mille says:
XO:  That sounds like an excellent idea.

CSOTsalea says:
::nods and starts entering some computations on a padd::

Host CO-Alex says:
XO: Can we replicate these weapons and train security in their use?  I believe that T and Shania have been working on that one with TJ.

FCO_Mille says:
CO:  Yes, but how soon would the Borg adapt to these weapons?

Host CO-Alex says:
FCO: I don't think they can.  Even our technology can't stop a bullet.

XO_Jude says:
CO/FCO:  I think those weapons are so low tech that they might just be vulnerable.

SO_Nes says:
::calls up results on simulations::

OPS_TJ says:
::displays the information on the padd and turns to the CSO:: T: If you'd like to take a look at this padd, I've been designing a virus resistant program... It still has a few kinks in it, but I believe it has potential...

CSOTsalea says:
::takes padd from TJ:  OPS:  Thanks

XO_Jude says:
CO/FCO:   Also,  Picard was using ancient Tommy guns,  old earth uzzis with armor piercing bullets might take them off guard.

Host CO-Alex says:
XO: Find out from Calder the possibilities using this type of weapon.

CSOTsalea says:
::looks over data::

OPS_TJ says:
::nods:: I am also developing a secondary program, in case that one fails, and I'm testing it as of right now...

OPS_TJ says:
::turns back to his computer and picks up another padd::

CSOTsalea says:
::taps in an additional formula::

OPS_TJ says:
::walks to the SO and hands her a padd:: SO: this is the virus program I've been designing, If you'd like to look it over...

SO_Nes says:
::collates results::

Host CO-Alex says:
XO/FCO: Now another matter I want to discuss::looks at them:: If the cube shows no life signs, I want to lead the AT::waits for the explosion::

CSOTsalea says:
<Scott>::looks up and takes the padd.....thank you sir

XO_Jude says:
CO:  I don't think that's wise

FCO_Mille says:
CO:  You've got to be kidding!

OPS_TJ says:
SO: I would like your input to help me develop the secondary protocol

CSOTsalea says:
OPS:  As we will get only one chance with each thing we do, we should have many back-ups

OPS_TJ says:
::nods:: T: my thinking exactly...

FCO_Mille says:
CO:  May I ask your reasons for wanting to lead an AT?

Host CO-Alex says:
XO/FCO: I want to see the cube for myself.  We will have many security personnel with us and I think I will be safe.  If there is any sign of danger, you can beam me back aboard.

CSOTsalea says:
<Scott> OPS:  sure thing

OPS_TJ says:
::takes a seat again and resumes working on his theory::

FCO_Mille says:
XO:  I will voice my objection, but ultimately it's your call.

CSOTsalea says:
::hands Padd back to TJ with corrections and additions::  OPS:  This might work

SO_Nes says:
::inputs more data::

XO_Jude says:
CO:  I don't want to be a bully, but let's not forget SF protocol.

Host CO-Alex says:
XO/FCO: It has been a while since I have been "useful" and I need this mission.

OPS_TJ says:
::studies it and agrees:: T: I agree, thanks, I'll get to work on it immediately

FCO_Mille says:
CO:  And if something happens to you, how useful would you be then?

XO_Jude says:
CO:  If there is a conflict with the Borg,  we will need you on the bridge, organizing our crew

CSOTsalea says:
OPS:  I will send Nes a copy down in the lab

Host CO-Alex says:
FCO: I understand your concern, and in your place I would be making the same objections, but put yourself in my place.

CMOKostra says:
CTO: ::nods again:: Of course. Thank you, Selan.

CTO_Selan says:
::Turns to leave the CMO's office::

OPS_TJ says:
::taps a series of commands into his padd and studies it intently::

OPS_TJ says:
::nods:: CSO: Thanks, I appreciate it

Host CO-Alex says:
XO/FCO: Just think about it please, when we get there we can then make the decision.

CSOTsalea says:
::walks over to sci::  <Scott>:  down load this to the bio lab

CTO_Selan says:
::Leaves Sickbay, and proceeds toward the nearest Turbolift::

FCO_Mille says:
CO:  I would actually prefer to figure this out now.

CMOKostra says:
::picks up nearest PADD of paperwork, groans, gets up, begins to run biobed diagnostics::

Host CO-Alex says:
::knew she would have strong objections to this decision::

XO_Jude says:
CO:  I agree with Jared,  and I think you need to stay on the bridge.   I'm expendable.

CSOTsalea says:
*SO*:  Nes, you should be receiving another formula to try.  Please give it a run through.

Host CO-Alex says:
XO/FCO: No one on my crew is expendable!

OPS_TJ says:
::sorts through a stack of padds and glances at them, looking for just the right one::

SO_Nes says:
CSO: Yes ma'am ::receives downloaded inf.. from Bridge::

OPS_TJ says:
::finds it and enters the inf. on it in his console::

CTO_Selan says:
::Enters Turbolift:: TL: Deck 1, Bridge.

XO_Jude says:
CO:  I'm no Vulcan,  but I must say that relatively speaking,  your response is illogical, and unrealistic

CTO_Selan says:
<Computer> Acknowledged. ::As TL moves, images flow through his mind... memories::

Host CO-Alex says:
::looks startled at Jude's response::

FCO_Mille says:
CO:  You're right captain, but right now SF needs all the good CO's it can get.

SO_Nes says:
::begins running new formulae::

OPS_TJ says:
Computer: run simulation Borg Alpha 3 on proposed virus protection program

OPS_TJ says:
::the computer begins, and Wilkens sorts through the padds again::

CTO_Selan says:
::Remembers the tattered remains of the ships from Wolf 359... his mother's ship was there... Miranda class...::

Host CO-Alex says:
Both: Well, ultimately it is my decision.  I appreciate your input on this matter.

CMOKostra says:
::thinks about Borg encounter coming up...shrugs, gets back to work::

FCO_Mille says:
::looks over at Jude and shakes his head::

CSOTsalea says:
::pulls up another file, glancing at the RR door::

Host CO-Alex says:
::stands and walks to the RR door:: Let's go back and do our jobs::smiles::

XO_Jude says:
CO:  Just remember that your decision has to be for the good of the crew, and in line with SF protocol,  rather than just a personal decision.

OPS_TJ says:
::finds the results of the simulation and smiles, it checks out A-okay... but will it check out fine in real life?...::

Host CO-Alex says:
::nods at XO::

SO_Nes says:
::adds variations to formulae::

FCO_Mille says:
::stands and heads toward the door::

CTO_Selan says:
::Turbolift stops... and doors open. But Selan does not exit... just stands there for a moment... until he realizes that the doors are open... and that he should get out::

CSOTsalea says:
*CEO*:  T'Paula, how are you coming on the nanoprobes?

TO_Calder says:
CTO: Welcome back, sir. ::steps aside to allow the CTO to get to the station:: I did a weapons readiness check while you were gone, everything looks OK. But we don't have time for a full shakedown. ::frowns:: It should work though.

XO_Jude says:
::Follows CO and FCO to bridge::

CEOTPaula says:
*CSO*: Well enough, ma'am.

OPS_TJ says:
::records the final needed algorithm on his padds, and runs a different simulation on it::

CSOTsalea says:
*CEO*: Problems?

CTO_Selan says:
::Nods to TO, not really paying attention:: TO: Good work... En--Lieutenant.

Host CO-Alex says:
::walks to her chair::CSO: T, come here a moment please.

TO_Calder says:
CTO: Thank you, sir.

CEOTPaula says:
*CSO*: Nothing I don't believe we can overcome, ma'am.

FCO_Mille says:
::walks over to the tactical station::

Host CO-Alex says:
::watches as the XO and FCO walk stiffly to their chairs::

CSOTsalea says:
::looks up as captain enters and walks over to her::  CO:  Yes ma'am?

OPS_TJ says:
::completes his tests, and puts it all on one final padd, and waits for the Captain to finish talking to the CSO::

TO_Calder says:
::continues to hover waiting to be dismissed::

FCO_Mille says:
CTO:  Selan, what's your status?

CTO_Selan says:
::Sees Miller approaching... and turns, eyebrow raised::

Host CO-Alex says:
CSO: T, how is your virus programs proceeding?

CTO_Selan says:
FCO: According to Lt. Calder... weapons are apparently operational.

FCO_Mille says:
CTO:  Apparently?

CSOTsalea says:
CO:  we have quite a few of them that we are working on.  Should one fail we will have at least one other to implement

TO_Calder says:
FCO: Sir, we have not had time to do a full shakedown of systems. Everything checks out though.

CTO_Selan says:
FCO: We would have to have a full "Shakedown" to be sure. Following are encounter with the Knights of Archon... many systems were severely damaged... it'll take a while before they're fully repaired.

Host CO-Alex says:
CSO: And  the nano technology, can we infect them with it?

FCO_Mille says:
CTO:  Keep me posted on any changes, thank you.

CTO_Selan says:
::Nods, and turns to Calder:: TO: Have you posted the security teams?

SO_Nes says:
::runs simulation::

CSOTsalea says:
CO:  we are working to add the virus to the nano's.  As Borg assimilation already incorporates nanos'.

Host CO-Alex says:
CSO: Any other idea's I need to know about?

FCO_Mille says:
::heads over to the helm::

TO_Calder says:
CTO: Still shuffling them a little bit, but teams are deployed, sir.

CTO_Selan says:
TO: Good... if the Borg somehow get on board... we should be prepared.

TO_Calder says:
CTO: Yes, Sir.

CSOTsalea says:
CO:  There is one other that engineering is working on.

CMOKostra says:
::goes to a research terminal, looks up methods of reversing assimilation technology::

FCO_Mille says:
::takes his seat, and begins running some evasive maneuver simulations::

Host CO-Alex says:
CSO: Can you tell me about it or should I ask T'Paula?

OPS_TJ says:
::moves back to his seat and logs the information so the Captain will be able to review it::

CSOTsalea says:
CO:  If we can somehow use the deflector to put them to...sleep.  To disrupt them for awhile if needed.

Host CO-Alex says:
::watches as data comes across her screen from OPS::

Host CO-Alex says:
CSO: How viable is that T?

CSOTsalea says:
CO:  This idea comes from Selan

SO_Nes says:
*CSO*: Ma'am I don't think the Borg would be protected against early computer viruses, could we find one and use it?

Host CO-Alex says:
CTO: Come here please.

CSOTsalea says:
CO:  I have my doubts.  Mostly due to the size of the cube and the numbers we are dealing with.  But it is a back up plan should we get in trouble.  It might give us a chance to get out if need be.

FCO_Mille says:
XO:  I'm transferring over an evasive maneuver program that I would like you to look over.  I think it would be the best ones to use for our encounter with the Borg.

CTO_Selan says:
::Performs some manual scans on the phasers, and the torps, making sure that they were fully repaired, then hears CO:: CO: Coming, ma'am.

CTO_Selan says:
::Walks over to Captain.

OPS_TJ says:
::rereviews the information on his console::

CTO_Selan says:
CO: May I be of service?

CSOTsalea says:
*SO*:  I agree.  Perhaps the simpler the better.

TO_Calder says:
::takes the TAC station again::

Host CO-Alex says:
CTO: T has told me about the deflector.  How long would long would it put them to sleep?

SO_Nes says:
*CSO*: I'll go and check out the possibilities

CSOTsalea says:
*SO*:  Very well

CTO_Selan says:
CO: ::Thinks for a moment:: Perhaps... calculating how long the EM field could last... if we left the EM field on a for a while... we could make it last for at least an hour... maybe two. But that depends on the condition of the deflector.

OPS_TJ says:
::leans back in his chair and watches the inf. scroll across his screen::

SO_Nes says:
::accesses library computer::

XO_Jude says:
FCO:   Looks good,  if there's a way to maneuver out of harms way,  you'd be the one to find it.   I'm just concerned that Borg weapons might be beyond our escape.

Host CO-Alex says:
CTO: Ask OPS and get me an estimate.

CTO_Selan says:
CO: If we go into battle... and it is damaged, we would be unable to use the plan... keep in mind Captain... there is a large chance this would not work.

FCO_Mille says:
XO:  Not if I can help it.

Host CO-Alex says:
CTO: Noted.

OPS_TJ says:
::taps a button, and changes an algorithm::

CTO_Selan says:
::Nods to Captain, and walks over to OPS:: OPS: Sir, if we were to create an EM field around the Borg Cube... and cause them to lose contact with the Collective... how long could we keep the EM field up?

Host CO-Alex says:
CSO: These are all our options?  If you come up with anything else, let me know.

CSOTsalea says:
CO:  Captain, please keep in mind that we only get to do something once.  It does not take long for the Borg to adapt.

SO_Nes says:
::finds an interesting virus::

Host CO-Alex says:
CSO: Yes T, sadly I do realize that.  Keep up the good work::smiles at T:: Dismissed.

CSOTsalea says:
CO:  Very well.  May I be excused from the bridge to assist in bio?

Host CO-Alex says:
XO: Jude, do you have a minute?

CTO_Selan says:
::Waits patiently for OPS' answer::

CSOTsalea says:
<Scott>:  keeping an eye on LRS and SRS for anything unusual

OPS_TJ says:
CTO: ::sighs:: well, I think we should be able to squeeze an hour or so out of it... depending on the variation of the field bandwidth... I could modify it for longer amounts of usage...

CTO_Selan says:
::Still thinking of his mother's and families death due to the Borg::

XO_Jude says:
~~~~CO:  Is everything all right?   I know that I've been away for a while, but you and several others seem....out of sorts~~~~

CTO_Selan says:
::Nods at OPS answer::

CMOKostra says:
::finds what he's looking for about de-assimilating humanoids, copies article to PADD::

FCO_Mille says:
::begins running diagnostic checks on navigational sensors::

OPS_TJ says:
CTO: I can make the needed adjustments in a half-hour from main engineering...

Host CO-Alex says:
~~~~Jude, I am very concerned about encountering the Borg~~~~

SO_Nes says:
::resumes scanning::

CSOTsalea says:
::Heads for TL and to the bio lab::

CTO_Selan says:
OPS: I think that would be a very logical thing to do... 

CTO_Selan says:
OPS: But that's if the Captain decides to initiate my plan.

OPS_TJ says:
::nods:: CTO: I'll get right on it...::motions for a secondary crewman to take his position at OPS::

XO_Jude says:
~~~~CO:  I understand.   That worries me as well.   But the situation is not hopeless.~~~

Host CO-Alex says:
FCO: ETA to system?

CTO_Selan says:
::Walks back over to the Captain::

CSOTsalea says:
::enters bio lab and looks at her team.  Nods at them and heads over to T'Paula::

FCO_Mille says:
CO:  ETA in 12 hours.

CEOTPaula says:
::looks up at T::

OPS_TJ says:
CO: Captain, permission to head to ME, I will be needed to make adjustments to the deflector dish in accordance with the CTO's plan...

Host CO-Alex says:
FCO: Thanks Jared.

XO_Jude says:
CSO:  Anything on the scans?   I know we

FCO_Mille says:
::nods at the CO::

CSOTsalea says:
CEO:  How are things coming?

Host CO-Alex says:
OPS: Granted, keep me apprised of the developments.

CSOTsalea says:
<Scott> XO:  No sir, not as of yet

OPS_TJ says:
::nods:: CO: understood

XO_Jude says:
CSO:  are preoccupied with an encounter with the Borg,  but let’s not forget that there are other enemies lurking about.

CSOTsalea says:
<Scott>:  It has been very quiet

OPS_TJ says:
::enters the TL and heads to ME::

CEOTPaula says:
CSO: We are making progress at an acceptable rate.  Nothing outstanding.

SO_Nes says:
::downloads possible virus formulae::

CTO_Selan says:
::Walks away from the Captain, realizing that OPS just did what he was going to do, and heads back over to Tactical:: TO: I'll take over... again.

Host CO-Alex says:
TO: What is the status of the security teams?

TO_Calder says:
CTO: Yes, sir. ::gets up::

CTO_Selan says:
::Takes Tactical, and returns to his manual scans of the weapons::

SO_Nes says:
::walks over to CSO::

TO_Calder says:
CO: Charlie is currently around the ship. Alpha and Beta are working on Borg defense.

Host CO-Alex says:
XO: Anything on scans?

OPS_TJ says:
::exits the TL and heads over the deflector control consoles::

CSOTsalea says:
<Scott>XO:  No sir...scanning for anything and everything

CEOTPaula says:
::looks back at the computer terminal::

XO_Jude says:
CO:  No ma’am.

SO_Nes says:
CSO: Here are the best 'early' virus formulae

Host CO-Alex says:
TO: How many phaser settings do they have in case the Borg boards us?

CSOTsalea says:
::Looks up at Nes::SO:  how about the virus?

OPS_TJ says:
::walks over to the CEO:: CEO: I will be needing your access codes to have access to the deflector dish controls please

SO_Nes says:
CSO: There are 2, maybe 3 early virus possibilities

FCO_Mille says:
CO:  ETA is now 15 minutes.

CMOKostra says:
::puts PADD up for later memo, starts organizing emergency medical teams for each deck::

Host CO-Alex says:
XO: Notify everyone of ETA. All senior officers report to the bridge.

SO_Nes says:
CSO: TJ's program works with a few variations

CSOTsalea says:
::takes Padd and looks it over::  SO/CEO:  what disease would start very simple, passed off as nothing, but could turn into something violent?

TO_Calder says:
CO: Based on what we know about their adaptation speed, we should be able to use 30-40 frequencies maybe 2-3 times each before adaptation. We can up the frequencies beyond that, but it might start to take 2 shots to kill one of the drones. ma'am. ::frowns::

CEOTPaula says:
::looks at T, looks at Nes::

XO_Jude says:
ALL:  15 min.  'til we arrive at our destination.   All senior officers are to report to the CO's RR.

CSOTsalea says:
SO: good.  Download what we have back to him.

OPS_TJ says:
::sighs and heads back to the TL::

CMOKostra says:
::hears message, leaves Sickbay in charge of subordinate, heads for TL::

OPS_TJ says:
::exits the TL and crosses the bridge the CO's RR::

CSOTsalea says:
::looks at T'Paula::  CEO:  I take it that includes us.

SO_Nes says:
::uploads virus inf.. to OPS::

Host CO-Alex says:
:;walks to her RR::

CSOTsalea says:
SO:  Please continue with what we have.

FCO_Mille says:
::gets up and walks to RR::

OPS_TJ says:
::notices an incoming memo on his consoles, and displays it on his padd::

CTO_Selan says:
::AS he begins to leave... there is a beeping:: CO: Captain! Long Range Scans have picked up a Borg Cube! It's seemingly dormant, and drifting in space.

CEOTPaula says:
CSO: I believe it does.  ::heads for the nearest TL::

CSOTsalea says:
::heads to TL and bridge with T'Paula::

CMOKostra says:
::exits TL onto bridge, walks over to RR::

OPS_TJ says:
::enters the RR::

XO_Jude says:
::Follows Jared,  but on hearing about the Borg cube,  my stomach does somersaults::

CSOTsalea says:
::exits TL and heads toward RR, entering::

CMOKostra says:
::enters::

CTO_Selan says:
::Rushes back to his station, checking the scans a 2nd time:;

OPS_TJ says:
::nods to everyone entering::

CTO_Selan says:
::Looks to see if anyone is coming back out of the RR::

CTO_Selan says:
::Wonders if anyone heard him::

FCO_Mille says:
::enters the RR::

CEOTPaula says:
::arrives in RR::

Host CO-Alex says:
Crew: Since we don't know what we are facing, I know each of you know your jobs.  I may not have the time to give orders.  I am giving each of your permission to do what is best if it gets hectic.

CEOTPaula says:
::takes a place standing against the wall::

OPS_TJ says:
::nods::

CMOKostra says:
::nods::

FCO_Mille says:
CO:  Understood.

CTO_Selan says:
::Heads over to RR quickly... worried::

CSOTsalea says:
CO:  understood

CEOTPaula says:
CO: Yes ma'am.

TO_Calder says:
::takes tac station as the CTO leaves::

XO_Jude says:
CO and staff:  We are coming up on the cube, and it seems dormant.  Do we plan an AT?

SO_Nes says:
::works on the limited possibilities left::

CTO_Selan says:
::Enters RR, worried expression on his face::

Host CO-Alex says:
Crew: the CTO has just said the cube appears dormant.  Let's find out if there is anyone aboard, and do this quickly.  If there are no life signs I will decide on the AT.

CTO_Selan says:
::Weird since Vulcans normally don't have worried expressions::

Host CO-Alex says:
Crew: Any questions?

OPS_TJ says:
CO: none at this time...

CMOKostra says:
::shakes head::

CTO_Selan says:
CO: ::Somewhat sweating:: None... ma'am.

Host CO-Alex says:
Crew: Then let's do our jobs.  Dismissed.

OPS_TJ says:
::nods and exits the RR::

XO_Jude says:
CO:  Let's organize that AT

SO_Nes says:
::works on possibility of combining viruses::

CTO_Selan says:
::Quickly moves out of RR, and over to Tactical:: TO: Dismissed, Lieutenant.

CEOTPaula says:
::joins the crowd leaving the room::

CMOKostra says:
::leaves RR, heads back to sickbay to supervise readiness::

TO_Calder says:
CTO: Yes, sir. ::turns to run to the TL::

CSOTsalea says:
::walks over to the CO::

FCO_Mille says:
::leaves RR and heads over to the helm::

Host CO-Alex says:
CSO: Yes T?

OPS_TJ says:
::strides over to his console and nervously drums his fingers on his controls::

CSOTsalea says:
CO:  I would like to be part of the AT.

TO_Calder says:
TLComputer: Armory

SO_Nes says:
::decides earlier viruses not compatible with present one::

CTO_Selan says:
::Wishes, raises an eyebrow that he's wishing, that he could be a part of the AT, but that's Calder's job now... not his, no matter what the reason he wants to go::

Host CO-Alex says:
CSO: T, you will lead the AT.  I want CEO and TO with full security detail to accompany you.  Take FCO as pilot.

OPS_TJ says:
::snaps open the equipment module over his console and withdraws a phaser, and tucks it into his holster::

CEOTPaula says:
::waits on the bridge for T::

Host CO-Alex says:
XO: Jude, I need you here with me.

CMOKostra says:
::enters Sickbay, wonders if he could get a Borg, dead or alive, from the ship to study the implants

CSOTsalea says:
CO:  Yes ma'am

CSOTsalea says:
::exits RR and walks over to T'Paula::

Host CO-Alex says:
XO: Should we have a med. officer along?

CEOTPaula says:
T: Since we are approaching the cube, I think it may be time for me to leave the science department to your work and return to Engineering?

XO_Jude says:
CO:  Yes,  but I volunteer for that...I'm qualified,  and you can manage your own bridge

CSOTsalea says:
<Scott>:  CSO: ma'am something on sensors

CSOTsalea says:
::walks over to him::

XO_Jude says:
CO:  XO's are like sixth digits in a crisis

CEOTPaula says:
::gives up on getting conversation and takes a TL to ME::

CSOTsalea says:
XO:  Commander, sensors reading sever damage to the cube

CEOTPaula says:
<confirmation>

Host CO-Alex says:
::grins::XO: All right, but don't you dare get hurt or I will haunt you!

CTO_Selan says:
::Continues to look at the bleep on LRS Tac. scanners, as it begins to get closer. Wondering if this is how he'll get revenge on the Borg::

SO_Nes says:
::manages to combine viruses::

Host CO-Alex says:
::hears T's announcement about the damage to the cube::

CSOTsalea says:
::Looks at T'Paula::  CEO:  you will need to prepare to go on the AT.  I guess we need to take what we have.

OPS_TJ says:
::accesses the rerouting and power allocation program on his display, and puts it on stand by::

XO_Jude says:
::Wonders who could be a threat to the Borg?::

CTO_Selan says:
::Hears what T said... and thinks... could this cube have been attacked... and by whom?::

Host CO-Alex says:
XO: Change your mind?

SO_Nes says:
::finishes combining earlier viruses::

TO_Calder says:
::picks up one of the modified Type 3b phasers. Looks somewhat standard except for the extra module near the light on top. No one would know that it has a tremendous amount of computing power, enough hopefully to be random enough to confuse the Borg::

FCO_Mille says:
CO:  ETA in 5 minutes.  Putting it on the viewscreen.

CSOTsalea says:
::runs further scans for any more inf.::

OPS_TJ says:
::make the needed adjustments on his control panel::

XO_Jude says:
CO:  No ma’am,   but I'll take an extra uzzi, along with the modified phaser and med. kit.

Host CO-Alex says:
::nods at the FCO::FCO: I always wanted to see one, let's hope this one is playing possum!

OPS_TJ says:
::in-between entering in on his console, he steels a look up at the VS::

FCO_Mille says:
::stares at the viewscreen::

CMOKostra says:
::supervises emergency medical supplies dispersion to stations on each deck::

CTO_Selan says:
::Looks at viewscreen, fear gone, anger replaced, his eyes narrow, memories of all who he lost due to this race fill his mind::

Host CO-Alex says:
OPS: Keep an open channel at all times to the AT.

ACTION:
<<<<<<<<<<Cube is seen.....with explosions occurring.....a large gaping hole all the way through the cube>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

CEOTPaula says:
::makes a final check to see that the Eng. systems are in top-notch condition before heading for TR::

OPS_TJ says:
::nods:: CO: I'll deactivated everything else in reason before I lose the comm. channels...

Host CO-Alex says:
::picks up anger bordering on rage and looks around to see who it is coming from::

CTO_Selan says:
::Eyes go from narrow to widened, looking at the destroyed cube::

FCO_Mille says:
CO:  Are you looking at the same thing I am?

CSOTsalea says:
::turns to see the view screen::

OPS_TJ says:
::whistles under his breath as he watches the cube::

Host CO-Alex says:
XO: My God Jude, what could have done that to them?

XO_Jude says:
::Watches the view screen,:;   FCO:   Back us out of here Jared!

CTO_Selan says:
::Disappointment, a defiant un-Vulcan emotion, fills him:: Damn.

OPS_TJ says:
::glances at his readouts::

CSOTsalea says:
*TO*:  Please join us in the shuttle bay for AT duty

FCO_Mille says:
XO:  Yes sir.

XO_Jude says:
CO:  I don't know,  but let's see what science can figure out from a distance!

TO_Calder says:
*CSO* On my way, ma'am.

CTO_Selan says:
::Places hands on weapon buttons... prepared to deal with whoever did this to the Borg... and wonders if they'll survive::

Host CO-Alex says:
CTO: Lt Selan, breath~~~~you are radiating rage, control yourself~~~~

CSOTsalea says:
::reads a scan for damage...for atmosphere::

XO_Jude says:
*ALL*  Let's put a hold on the AT for now!

TO_Calder says:
SecA1/A2: Follow me! ::leaves at a run for the shuttle bay::

CTO_Selan says:
::Takes a breath, and looks at scans:: CO: Captain, nothings on scanners.

XO_Jude says:
CTO:  Are our shields at full power?

CEOTPaula says:
::walking out the door, does a U-turn back into ME after hearing the announcement::

CTO_Selan says:
CO: There's nothing out there.

CTO_Selan says:
XO: Yes, sir.

FCO_Mille says:
CSO:  Any lifesigns?

CSOTsalea says:
::looks at XO for new orders::

OPS_TJ says:
::busy examining his readouts::

FCO_Mille says:
::brings the ship out of warp::  CO:  Orders?

CSOTsalea says:
::checks scans for life signs::

TO_Calder says:
::arrives in shuttlebay, with a slightly quizzical expression::

Host CO-Alex says:
XO: Belay that order, I want them in and out of that cube.  Let's take advantage of what has happened here. We may not have another chance like this.

CSOTsalea says:
FCO:  I am picking up irregular life signs...but readings are uncertain

XO_Jude says:
CO:  It's exploding,  we can't send a team in until we know why????

Host CO-Alex says:
FCO: Stay where we are.  No closer.

FCO_Mille says:
CO:  Aye.

CSOTsalea says:
XO:  There seems to be atmosphere in parts of the cube, other areas are closed down.

Host CO-Alex says:
XO: Part of that cube is not on fire or exploding.  We will cover the shuttle and let them make the decision once they get there if it is safe or not.

CSOTsalea says:
*TO*:  there may be a change of plans.  Stand ready.

FCO_Mille says:
CO:  Scans are picking up irregular lifesigns.

ACTION:
<<<<<<<<Cube is drifting.......near a planet with 2 moons....>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

TO_Calder says:
CSO: Aye, ma'am

SO_Nes says:
::closes off library connection::

XO_Jude says:
CO:  Can we tractor the cube?  It's drifting!

Host CO-Alex says:
CTO: Put a tractor on the cube.

OPS_TJ says:
::thinks, the last time we tractored an unknown ship, things got ugly::

CTO_Selan says:
CO: Aye, ma'am. ::Initiates Tractor beam on the Borg::

CSOTsalea says:
*SO*:  please bring the viruses and nanites to us in the shuttle bay.

Host CO-Alex says:
FCO: Jared, what do you think?

SO_Nes says:
*CSO*: Yes ma'am

CSOTsalea says:
XO:  the planetoids seem to be uninhabited

CTO_Selan says:
::Looks as the beam hits the Borg, still is angry::

OPS_TJ says:
::sucks in a deep breath and watches the cube get larger on the VS::

SO_Nes says:
::collects nanites and viruses, walks to TL::

CMOKostra says:
::unknowing of events on Bridge, prepares for another wave of huge casualties, this time from a Borg attack::

CSOTsalea says:
::waits for final decision::

CTO_Selan says:
::Wonders "What did this... and can we survive it?"::

FCO_Mille says:
CO:  Looks like we need more information.

XO_Jude says:
*AT*  Let's report to the shuttle bay and get that runabout in gear!

Host CO-Alex says:
XO: Get the team together and let's see what the cube has to tell us.

CEOTPaula says:
::heading for the shuttlebay::

CSOTsalea says:
XO:  Yes sir

CTO_Selan says:
::Mumbles:: Resistance wasn't futile...

CSOTsalea says:
::heads to shuttle bay 3::

ACTION:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<PAUSE MISSION>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>