Host SM_JimS says:
The USS Tal-War has been given a very difficult assignment, trying to discover what happened to both a planet, Galahad IV, and a Federation vessel, the USS Seeker.
Host SM_JimS says:
All contact has been lost with Galahad IV, and also, unfortunately, the Seeker as well.  Starfleet Command is understandably concerned…it's not every day an Intrepid-class vessel just vanishes, except for a rather famous one.
Host SM_JimS says:
The most disturbing thing of all, and that's saying a lot, is the message that Command received from the Seeker just before they lost contact!  It was “No, it can't be, not that!  Red Ale…” the message ended there.
Host SM_JimS says:
So, sit back, put your feet up, and get something to eat and drink then get ready, because ACTD is proud to present the USS Tal-War in Doomsday…Chapter 1…The Sounds of Silence
Host SM_JimS says:
<<<<<<<<<<<< Begin Mission >>>>>>>>>>>>
Host XO_Jameson says:
::Walks in onto the bridge, taking command::
Frederick_Brianson says:
:: In the fighter bay, checking his ship::
TO_Daed`Taem says:
::At the main tactical station looking over a few pieces of information:: Self: So this is Alpha Shift.. ::Notices some of the senior staff and smiles a bit::
CSO_MacAllister says:
::Sitting at Science 1 monitoring LRS::
Host XO_Jameson says:
::moves into the command circle, and takes her seat::
FCO_Shania says:
::at helm::
CSO_MacAllister says:
XO: I'm only reading a sort of fuzzy area here.
TO_Daed`Taem says:
::Looks up from his console:: XO: Umm.. sir.. just a note, my readings do not show any sign of space traffic at all. ::Pauses:: XO: It is rather strange, there is always something.
Host XO_Jameson says:
TO: Keep sensors active continuously for whatever it might have been that interacted with the Seeker.  They appeared to recognise it, so it should be in our databases if we run across them
Host CO_Kyrron says:
::in the hanger looking over the squads::
TO_Daed`Taem says:
::Nods:: XO: Understood sir. ::He taps a series of buttons as he watches his console information. He hopes they find something soon::
CSO_MacAllister says:
:: scans for anything with a federation signature::
Frederick_Brianson says:
::Walks around his ship, checking for loose parts, thinking back about yesterday evening::
TO_Daed`Taem says:
::Turns to the CSO:: CSO: Do you have anything on your sensors sir?
Host CO_Kyrron says:
::leaves the hanger and heads up to the Tactical Information Center::
CSO_MacAllister says:
TO: Nothing but 'mud' here.
Host XO_Jameson says:
::leans her elbow on the arm of the chair, and thoughtfully chews the nail on her little finger::
Host SM_JimS says:
ACTION:  A very faint signal can be heard from the direction of Galahad IV
CSO_MacAllister says:
TO: Can you hear that?
TO_Daed`Taem says:
::Notices the faint signal and looks towards the CSO:: CSO: I was about to ask you the same thing sir.
Host XO_Jameson says:
::notices movement at some of the stations::  TO/CSO: report?
CSO_MacAllister says:
XO: We seem to be picking up a faint signal from where Galahad IV should be Commander.
Host XO_Jameson says:
CSO: What type of signal?
Host CO_Kyrron says:
::strikes up a conversation with the TIC Supervisor regarding the current mission::
Host XO_Jameson says:
CSO: Federation?
TO_Daed`Taem says:
::He taps a series of buttons trying to see if he can get any more information::
Frederick_Brianson says:
::Is content with his inspection and steps into his ship for pre-flight systems check::
CSO_MacAllister says:
XO: Checking.
CSO_MacAllister says:
XO: It looks like a Federation SOS signal Commander.
TO_Daed`Taem says:
::Notices the same thing the CSO did. He looks up at the XO wondering what she thinks::
Host XO_Jameson says:
CSO: Just an SOS, no other message?
CSO_MacAllister says:
::tries to clear the signal up::
Host CO_Kyrron says:
::discusses the pros and cons of launching the fighters as soon as they enter the system::
Host XO_Jameson says:
TO: Keep those sensors running, if there is anything out there non-federation, I want to know pronto
TO_Daed`Taem says:
::Hears his console beep and looks back down:: XO: Sir I am detecting some debris from the area. I am trying to determine what type.
CSO_MacAllister says:
XO: Negative, no other message, it's coming through on the Federation Distress frequency.
Host XO_Jameson says:
CSO: Send the signal origin co-ords to the FCO
Frederick_Brianson says:
::has almost finished his systems check and finds everything in order::
FCO_Shania says:
XO: The ship is slowing down. We are running into some sort of disturbance.
Host XO_Jameson says:
FCO: Take us to the source of that signal
Host XO_Jameson says:
CEO: Any idea on why we are slowing down?  Is it engineering related?
CSO_MacAllister says:
XO: Aye commander. ::sends the co-ordinates:: XO: It's getting weaker Commander.
TO_Daed`Taem says:
::Hears the FCO, his ears perk a bit as he looks down at his console wondering what the disturbance is::
Host XO_Jameson says:
CSO: Investigate the disturbance slowing us...we need to get to the Seeker
CEO_Tomari says:
::taps a few buttons on the console and brings up the power grid:: XO: Checking sir.
TO_Daed`Taem says:
::Raises an eyebrow:: XO: Sir I am picking up a shockwave heading straight for us!
CSO_MacAllister says:
XO: Aye Sir. ::Scans the disturbance to see what it is and what it's doing::
Host XO_Jameson says:
TO: Source?
CSO_MacAllister says:
XO: The disturbance seems to be the leading edge of a shockwave emanating outward from Gallahad IV.
Host XO_Jameson says:
TO: ETA to shockwave contact?
CEO_Tomari says:
XO: Just minor fluctuations, attempting to compensate ::taps a few more buttons::
TO_Daed`Taem says:
XO: Checking now sir. ::Looks back down at his console as he taps a series of buttons:: XO: Less then thirty minutes sir. Oh my.. sir it is a level 10 in strength.
Host XO_Jameson says:
::jerks straight with a start::
Host SM_JimS says:
ACTION: The shockwave plows through the asteroid belt outside the system, pulverizing it into dust and heads for the Tal-War unabated
Host XO_Jameson says:
TO: Set us at Red Alert
Frederick_Brianson says:
::Has finished his systems check and relaxes a bit in preparation for his flight::
CSO_MacAllister says:
XO: Rerouting power to Structural integrity and shields.
Host XO_Jameson says:
CSO: But will any of that really help again a level 10?  ::gestures to the asteroid field that is no more::
FCO_Shania says:
XO: Now would be a good time to run I think.
TO_Daed`Taem says:
XO: Aye sir. ::He taps the button which brings the ship to red alert::
CSO_MacAllister says:
XO: I concur with the FCO.
Host XO_Jameson says:
CSO: What distance would we need to travel to outdistance the wave?
Frederick_Brianson says:
::Jerks upright as he hears the red alert::
CEO_Tomari says:
::sees an alert on his panel:: XO: Sir, I'm detecting an imbalance in the starboard anti-matter chamber.
CSO_MacAllister says:
TO: How fast is it going?
Host XO_Jameson says:
CEO: correct it.  We need to be prepared for a shockwave in case things go sour
CEO_Tomari says:
XO: Aye sir. ::taps a series of commands to try and correct the imbalance::
Host XO_Jameson says:
FCO: Full stop.
CSO_MacAllister says:
::checks his readings:: XO: a long way Commander
TO_Daed`Taem says:
CSO: Attempting to find out sir. ::Looks over the information::
FCO_Shania says:
::hits the brakes:: XO: Done
CSO_MacAllister says:
::wobbles a bit::
Host SM_JimS says:
ACTION: The stop buys them about fifteen minutes but the imbalance in Engineering is getting worse
CSO_MacAllister says:
TO: I need to know how fast!
Host XO_Jameson says:
CSO: How far away do we need to be to avoid the wave MacAllister?
TO_Daed`Taem says:
XO: 35 minutes until impact time now sir. ::Continues to search for the speed::
FCO_Shania says:
XO: We should really get out of here as long as we can.
CEO_Tomari says:
SELF: Arrg.. XO: The imbalance is getting worse sir. I'll be in engineering.
CSO_MacAllister says:
XO: According to my readings roughly five light years at least.
TO_Daed`Taem says:
CSO: Sorry sir. It has taken awhile to analyse. It is travelling at close to warp.
CSO_MacAllister says:
TO: You mean Warp 1?
TO_Daed`Taem says:
CSO: That would be correct sir.
Host XO_Jameson says:
FCO: Start moving away from the wave...warp one
Host XO_Jameson says:
CEO: Monitor the imbalance.  we are going to start moving again
FCO_Shania says:
XO: Aye ::brings the ship around and engages at warp 1::
CEO_Tomari says:
XO: Aye sir. ::heads for the turbolift::
Frederick_Brianson says:
::Is waiting in his fighter..wondering what is going on::
Host XO_Jameson says:
CSO: keep an eye on that wave.
FCO_Shania says:
XO: Oh and I think now would be a good time to inform the Captain....
CEO_Tomari says:
::enters the turbolift:: TL: Engineering.
CSO_MacAllister says:
XO: I know it may sound odd but if we went slightly slower than it and routed power mainly to the after section's shielding, we could surf it and we wouldn't be taken as far away from our objective.
Host XO_Jameson says:
::a little sharpish::  FCO: You do it.  I’m a little busy right now.
TO_Daed`Taem says:
::Raises an eyebrow at the CSO's suggestion:: CSO: That does sound like a good idea sir.
Host XO_Jameson says:
::looks dubious::CSO: A level 10?
FCO_Shania says:
XO: Aye
FCO_Shania says:
*CO* Shania to Kyrron.
CSO_MacAllister says:
XO: I think I could route enough power to shields and structural integrity to hold us together.
Host CO_Kyrron says:
*FCO*:  Kyrron here.
Host XO_Jameson says:
TO: If you can still read that distress signal through the disturbance, keep an eye on it. the CSO has move pressing things to worry about at the moment
FCO_Shania says:
*CO* Captain, we ran into a little problem here. A level 10 shockwave is kinda following us...
Frederick_Brianson says:
::Gets out of his fighter and approaches an engineer walking there:: Eng: Sorry, but do you have a clue about what is going on?
Host XO_Jameson says:
CSO: Think?  I need more than think right now
TO_Daed`Taem says:
XO: It could work sir. As long as Main Engineering has the right amount of power to lend us. And I have been sir. Do not worry.
Host CO_Kyrron says:
*FCO*:  Can we outrun it?
CEO_Tomari says:
::feels the turbolift come to a stop as the doors swish open and he leaves the turbolift heading for engineering::
Frederick_Brianson says:
<Eng>Frederick: I'm sorry sir, i haven't a clue
TO_Daed`Taem says:
::Sighs a bit.. thinking the XO must have jinxed them a bit:: XO: Sir the signal is now fading very fast. It is like.. batteries going dead.
CSO_MacAllister says:
::has a look at the power distribution levels:: XO: there is enough power here if the CEO can hold the warp core together.
FCO_Shania says:
*CO* I'm trying. But apparently, we also have a problem with the engines. The CEO is on it.
Host CO_Kyrron says:
*FCO*:  Thanks for the update.
Host XO_Jameson says:
CSO: Contact Eng and work with them.  Once you have something tangible put together, and soon, then mention it to me again
FCO_Shania says:
*CO* Anytime...
CSO_MacAllister says:
XO: Aye Commander. *CEO*: MacAllister to Tomari, how are things looking down there?
Host CO_Kyrron says:
::opens the emergency ladder to Engineering and heads down::
CEO_Tomari says:
::enters main engineering and starts spouting orders:: Eng: We need to try and get that imbalance fix.. try adjusting the intermix ratio.
Host XO_Jameson says:
FCO: How are we doing ahead of the wave?
CEO_Tomari says:
*CSO*: Attempting to correct the imbalance now.
FCO_Shania says:
XO: At warp 1 we have another, oh, 20 minutes to live I'd say.
TO_Daed`Taem says:
::Continues to try and get a reading on the signal but it is still fading::
CEO_Tomari says:
<Eng>CEO: Aye sir.
Host XO_Jameson says:
FCO: Warp 2 then
CSO_MacAllister says:
*CEO*: I need as much power as you can give me, we either need to outrun this thing or surf it. either way I need power for the shields.
Host CO_Kyrron says:
::emerges in Engineering::
Frederick_Brianson says:
::Walks back to his ship, realizing noone knows anything::
CEO_Tomari says:
::goes to a panel and brings out a display of the current stability of the anti-matter chamber::
Host CO_Kyrron says:
::sees the engineers all rushing about::
FCO_Shania says:
XO: Aye ::engages at warp 2::
Host CO_Kyrron says:
::walks up behind the CEO and looks at the display on his panel::  CEO:  Problem?
TO_Daed`Taem says:
XO: I would suggest being careful sir. They are already having problems in Main Engineering and if we increase speed it may cause more problems soon.
CSO_MacAllister says:
::re-routes all available power to the aft shields and structural integrity field
CEO_Tomari says:
*CSO*: Understood. CO: Yes.. we are having balancing problems in the anti-matter chamber.. and it appears to be getting worse.
CSO_MacAllister says:
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Host SM_JimS says:
ACTION:  The shockwave continues on, obliterating everything in it's path except some asteroids, why aren’t they destroyed?
Host CO_Kyrron says:
::grumbles about the stupid techs at DS21::
Host XO_Jameson says:
FCO: In fact, unless we hear complaints from Engineering, use your discretion in order to keep us ahead of that wave
CSO_MacAllister says:
::notices the asteroids and scans them::
FCO_Shania says:
XO: Will do
CEO_Tomari says:
::taps a series of buttons freeing up unused power and reroutes it to the shields and SIF:: *CSO*: There ya go.. I've given you a bit more power.
CSO_MacAllister says:
::notes that they contain Iron in VAST amounts and scans for one ahead of them that is similarly composed::
CSO_MacAllister says:
*CEO*: Thanks Chief.
Frederick_Brianson says:
::Sits back down in his ship, doing another systems check, just to be sure and pass time::
TO_Daed`Taem says:
::Looks over the shield power and attempts to increase it a bit more::
CEO_Tomari says:
CO: It seems to be getting worse as that shockwave gets closer. ::frowns::
Host SM_JimS says:
ACTION:  The imbalanced engine slows the Tal-War down too much and the shockwave is upon her.  At the last possible moment though, it dissipates...almost as if something had absorbed its energy
Host CO_Kyrron says:
CEO:  Coincidence?  ::feels the ship slow down::
Host XO_Jameson says:
::Feels a shudder as the wave passes over them::
CSO_MacAllister says:
XO: I noted some asteroids that wear not destroyed by the wave front, seems they were composed vastly of Iron, if.......
CSO_MacAllister says:
::feels the same shudder::
CSO_MacAllister says:
TO: What happened?
Host XO_Jameson says:
CSO: Analyse any and all readings we got from that wave.  I'd like to know why it disappeared, why we were unaffected
TO_Daed`Taem says:
::Notices the shockwave has disappeared on his sensors and immediately scans the area:: XO: Sir.. the shockwave is gone.. It seems that something may have absorbed its energy.
CEO_Tomari says:
::feels the ship slow down and shudder a bit:: CO: Not sure.. that normally doesn't happen... unless..
TO_Daed`Taem says:
::Raises another eyebrow:: XO/CSO: And the SOS has just faded away!
CSO_MacAllister says:
XO: Aye Commander. ::begins an analysis of all the sensor readings from the wave::
FCO_Shania says:
::hits the brakes:: XO: Ship is at full stop.
Host XO_Jameson says:
::nods distractedly at the TO::  TO: Acknowledged.  But keep scanning the area for any trace of the Seeker
Host CO_Kyrron says:
::feels the ship come to a stop::  CEO:  Unless?
CSO_MacAllister says:
::wobbles and wishes the FCO wouldn't do that::
CEO_Tomari says:
<Eng>*CEO*: The imbalance is corrected sir.
Host XO_Jameson says:
*CEO*: Do we have propulsion?
TO_Daed`Taem says:
XO: Aye sir. ::Continues scans of the region:: Self: Figures that it went away.
Host XO_Jameson says:
FCO: Once we get the okay from ME, we are going to head back to the origin of that SOS.  plot in course, and prepare to engage
CEO_Tomari says:
CO: Perhaps it wasn't an ordinary shockwave... it was as if we were being pulled together.. as if it were attracted to us.. *Eng*: Acknowledged.
CEO_Tomari says:
*XO*: Aye sir. We still have propulsion.
Host XO_Jameson says:
FCO: Engage at warp 5 for now.
Host XO_Jameson says:
FCO: And once it is confirmed that the engines are unaffected, increase to warp 7
Host CO_Kyrron says:
CEO:  Odd.  I'd best get to the bridge.
CEO_Tomari says:
CO: Understood sir. ::smiles::
Host CO_Kyrron says:
CEO:  Keep up the good work  ::winks and turns to leave::
FCO_Shania says:
XO: Aye ::plots course back to the signal and engages at warp 5:: CSO: You might wanna hold on to something.
CEO_Tomari says:
CO: Thank you, sir.
Host CO_Kyrron says:
::leaves ME::
Host XO_Jameson says:
*CEO*: I want you to do a thorough systems check.  I want to know exactly what that shockwave affected on the ship
TO_Daed`Taem says:
::Hears the FCO and grabs onto his console as well.. just in case::
Host XO_Jameson says:
TO: Change red alert to yellow.
CEO_Tomari says:
XO: Aye sir. ::begins a shipwide system diagnostic::
TO_Daed`Taem says:
::He brings the ship down to yellow alert:: XO: Yellow Alert status sir.
CSO_MacAllister says:
XO: All my readings point to the same thing. It just spent all its energy. ::wobbles a bit as the ship goes to warp:: It faded away like a wave on the beaches of Risa.
Frederick_Brianson says:
::Hears the status change to yellow alert and relaxes a bit::
Host CO_Kyrron says:
::is half tempted to take the Jeffrey's tubes to the bridge as she is so enjoying her tour of the ship::
TO_Daed`Taem says:
CSO: How is that possible sir?
CSO_MacAllister says:
TO: If I knew that I'd know more than I do now
Host CO_Kyrron says:
::stops at a display panel and checks out all the unconventional ways to move around the ship::
Host SM_JimS says:
ACTION: The outer planets of the Galahad system appear dead ahead
Host XO_Jameson says:
CSO: Anyway to see what type of energy it was dissipated as?
Host CO_Kyrron says:
*XO*:  Report?
TO_Daed`Taem says:
::Notices that they are approaching the system when he notices the outer planets on his console::
CEO_Tomari says:
*XO*: Analysis indicates that the shockwave just absorbed a great amount of power from the engines, none of the other systems were affected.
CSO_MacAllister says:
XO: It just vanished Commander, the sensors are working  on it.
Host XO_Jameson says:
*CO*: Well, we are no longer in imminent danger.  We have just reached the outskirts of the Galahad system
TO_Daed`Taem says:
XO: Sir it seems that the outer planets of this system have had some major damage due to the shockwave.
CSO_MacAllister says:
::scans the system with LRS::
Host CO_Kyrron says:
*XO*: Understood.  On my way to the bridge.
Frederick_Brianson says:
::Starts to doze off a bit as he thinks back again about yesterday evening::
Host XO_Jameson says:
TO: Inform Starfleet.  They will more than likely need aid
CSO_MacAllister says:
::scans for Starfleet signatures::
TO_Daed`Taem says:
XO: Aye sir. ::Compiles a message for Starfleet and sends it out, coded of course::
FCO_Shania says:
::slows to impulse::
CSO_MacAllister says:
XO: I'm picking up some rather large chunks of planetary debris in the system.
Host CO_Kyrron says:
::enters a turbo lift::
TO_Daed`Taem says:
XO: Sir I have the SOS again! It is on the third moon of Galahad IV.
Host XO_Jameson says:
CSO: Can you correlate the source of the debris?
CSO_MacAllister says:
::scans for any Neutrino or tachyon emissions::
Host XO_Jameson says:
TO: Can you confirm whether it is the Seeker?
Host XO_Jameson says:
CSO: Scan the third moon for any federation signals
Host XO_Jameson says:
CSO: And life signs
Host XO_Jameson says:
TO: What class rating is the moon?
CSO_MacAllister says:
XO: Scanning now.
TO_Daed`Taem says:
XO: I cannot tell if it is the Seeker.. however I am reading Federation weapon signatures. Wait.. yes sir I believe it is from the Seeker.
Host XO_Jameson says:
::nods, slightly relieved::
Host SM_JimS says:
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