Host Scooter says:
This mission will begin at the beginning of alpha shift, which is early morning. Basically, the senior staff is at the very end of their dreams and just waking up.

Host Scooter says:
=/\=/\=/\=/\=/\= CONTINUE MISSION =/\=/\=/\=/\=/\=

CDR_McLir says:
::In lounge, relaxing...looks around at the unfamiliar faces::

XO_Keorn says:
::Doing exercises in room to ready himself for his shift::

SO_Weaver says:
::restlessly shifts on his couch::

CMO_Tren says:
::walks into sickbay::

Host CO_Winters says:
:: working early in his ready room ::

CEO_Jarek says:
:: In engineering lab 1 collecting data on new shield design::

CDR_McLir says:
::waits for breakfast::

XO_Keorn says:
::Walks into sonic shower and cleans himself up::

SO_Weaver says:
::sits up and looks at the chronometer::  Self:  Not already...  ::Mumbles and stands, stretching::

Host Scooter says:
ACTION: Everyone is waking up more or less, clearing their minds of last night's dreams... except some of the details of the dreams seem to be replaced. They can't tell, since you can't really remember a dream.

XO_Keorn says:
::dresses, while holding the uniform he looks at the color of it and sighs::

CDR_McLir says:
::In deep thought trying to recall his dream::

CMO_Tren says:
::starts reviewing crew med. files::

CDR_McLir says:
::Frowns; everything is....blurred::

CEO_Jarek says:
:: Gathers data and heads for the TL::

SO_Weaver says:
::Quickly changes uniforms and throws on a different jacket, attaching his combadge::

XO_Keorn says:
::Pulling the tunic over his head he has a deja vu feeling from his dreams from last night::

CEO_Jarek says:
:: Enters TL:: Bridge

CDR_McLir says:
::Startled by the wardroom waiter being the plates::

Host CO_Winters says:
:: going over his dreams from the night before, something seems disturbingly wrong. ::

Ingo says:
@:: puts on his vest and walks out from his spartan home ::

CDR_McLir says:
::Looks up:: Waiter: Thanks.

CMO_Tren says:
::starts trying to recall last nights dream::

Valen says:
@ ::makes breakfast since he doesn't have a beautiful to do it for him::

CDR_McLir says:
::Takes long sip of orange juice and really tries to recall his dream::

XO_Keorn says:
::on his way out of his room he picks up a PADD and jots down notes of what he can remember of his dream.  Much less than what he can not remember unfortunately::

Ingo says:
@:: walks down the street to the small produce market ::

SO_Weaver says:
::Looks in the mirror and runs his hands through his hair, looking rather disheveled, and tries to look half-decent::  Self:  Ahhh...heck with it.

CDR_McLir says:
::Shrugs and starts eating::

Host CO_Winters says:
*ALL* All senior staff report to the briefing room.

SO_Weaver says:
::Picks up his PADD and the hypospray, slipping the latter into his pocket::

XO_Keorn says:
*CO* Understood, on my way

CDR_McLir says:
::Sighs and looks at his plate::

CDR_McLir says:
*CO* On my way Captain.

CEO_Jarek says:
*CO* Acknowledged

Valen says:
@ ::chews meal while scratching::

SO_Weaver says:
::Sighs and yawns, a bit distracted, and wanders out of the room to the turbolift::

XO_Keorn says:
::steps into the briefing room moments later::

Ingo says:
@ :: stops at the forum to discuss current events with his friends over a game of chess ::

CDR_McLir says:
::Grabs a piece of toast and exits the lounge::

CEO_Jarek says:
:: Exits TL and heads for the briefing room

CDR_McLir says:
::Chews slowly while the turbolift whirrs::

CMO_Tren says:
::starts going to briefing room::

Host Scooter says:
ACTION: All of the inhabitants of the planet Hargdon III, a telepathic world, begin receiving images of panic

CEO_Jarek says:
:: Enters Briefing room

XO_Keorn says:
::Moves to his usual seat and can't sit still, something nagging at his mind::

SO_Weaver says:
::Steps inside::  TL:  Deck one.  ::tries to remember that dream he had last night to no avail::

CMO_Tren says:
::walks into briefing room::

CEO_Jarek says:
:: Takes his seat::

Host CO_Winters says:
:: gets up from his desk, leaves his ready room and walks across the bridge into the briefing room ::

CDR_McLir says:
::Exits lift and proceeds to briefing room::

CMO_Tren says:
::sits down::

SO_Weaver says:
::Walks out of the turbolift for the briefing room::

Valen says:
@ ::finishes breakfast and decides he should put some clothes on:: Self: The breeze. Chilly but it feels good.

CDR_McLir says:
::Nods to Winters as he enters room::

CEO_Jarek says:
:: looks up as most of the senior staff enters the room::

XO_Keorn says:
::stands with the pent up energy he is feeling::

SO_Weaver says:
::Stops by the replicator and gets a cup of tea before sitting down at the far end of the table::

CDR_McLir says:
::leans against bulkhead, arms crossed; still chewing toast:::

Valen says:
@ ::sees the panic and panics::

Ingo says:
@ :: discussing the images of panic which everyone in the village can see ::

XO_Keorn says:
::begins pacing the room not able to remain still, ::

Host Scooter says:
ACTION: The planet is suddenly shrouded in darkness... the air grows cold. A breeze blows, giving an eerie thought of foreboding

CEO_Jarek says:
:: Looks at his PADD and checks over the data ::

SO_Weaver says:
::Slurps the tea loudly, but doesn't notice because he's still preoccupied with that dream::

Ingo says:
@:: senses the panic in everyone ::

Ingo says:
@:: sees everyone running to their homes, so he does the same ::

CEO_Jarek says:
:: Suddenly gets sharp pain in his head ,Grabs forehead::

Host CO_Winters says:
All: Lets get started.

Valen says:
@ ::gets dressed and suddenly gets angry over the images and the darkness::

XO_Keorn says:
::nods to Winters and paces smaller area::

SO_Weaver says:
::Looks up at the Captain and sets his tea down::

CDR_McLir says:
::Sighs and waits::

Host CO_Winters says:
SO: Any idea how we can stop the Opeongo from arming our weapons?

Valen says:
@ ::walks down the street and looks at the panicking people:: Friend: This is odd. Didn't I write something like this in my book... "The Darkening"?

CDR_McLir says:
::Looks at the young Science officer::

SO_Weaver says:
CO:  I've been over and over that again...I really don't have much of an idea.  This subspace tunneling is a mystery to me.

CEO_Jarek says:
:: Seeing very clear images of darkness and death:: :: Searing pain ::

Ingo says:
@:: hears the town bell ringing, signaling a meeting of the villagers ::

Host CO_Winters says:
CEO: Do you have any ideas?

Ingo says:
@:: heads to the meeting place ::

CEO_Jarek says:
CO: I have developed a new shield design that may help sir'

Ingo says:
@:: trying to block these thoughts out from his mind ::

Host CO_Winters says:
CEO: Is there anywhere we can  test this?

Valen says:
@ ::heads to the village meeting while zipping "fly"::

CEO_Jarek says:
CO: We may be able to test it on a portion of the planet sir

Host CO_Winters says:
CEO: Have it set up.

CEO_Jarek says:
CO: Aye sir

CDR_McLir says:
::Wonders what planet CEO is talking about::

SO_Weaver says:
::Adds as a side note::  CEO:  If I may in any way be of assistance...

Ingo says:
@:: enters the meeting hall, listening to the citizens complaining to the village elders ::

CDR_McLir says:
::and how do we test shields on a planet?::

Valen says:
@ ::enters village meeting and takes seat... notices the panicked women and children::

Host CO_Winters says:
All: Now on to the second question. Where is McDowell?

CDR_McLir says:
::Raises left eyebrow::

Ingo says:
@Valen: ~~~ Have you been receiving the same disturbing images? ~~~

CDR_McLir says:
CO: Aboard the Opeongo?

Host CO_Winters says:
McLir: That is the most probable place for him. I just wanted to make sure we had all avenues covered.

XO_Keorn says:
CO/CDR: While that is a possibility I hope not because he knows everything about this whole sector and that could mean disaster

Host CO_Winters says:
All: Could we possibly get in contact with him.

Valen says:
@ Ingo: ~~~ Yes. Surprisingly I have. I thought it was just the wine taking it's effect. Authors are supposed to be drunks so... I figured what the hey. ~~~ 

CDR_McLir says:
Winters: Or perhaps still on the Starbase. ::shrugs::

Host CO_Winters says:
Computer: Hail Starbase 412 again.

CDR_McLir says:
Winters: Is Edwards really certain McDowell isn't there?

CEO_Jarek says:
CO: Sir I have run extensive tests in Engineering lab 1 , The shields work

XO_Keorn says:
CO: have we ever gotten a clear picture of the relationship between the Shadowman and McD

Host CO_Winters says:
XO: I have heard of several possibilities. It is possible the ShadowMan is the pure evil double of McDowell.

CDR_McLir says:
::Turns head to look at Keorn::

Ingo says:
@ Valen: ~~~ I wonder if the same is happening in the village beyond the safron mountain ? ~~~

Host Scooter says:
ACTION: Suddenly out of nowhere a bolt of lightning comes down from above and destroys the forest outside of the village perimeter

CDR_McLir says:
CEO: These are the nucleonic shields Mr. Jarek?

CEO_Jarek says:
CDR_McLir: Yes sir

Valen says:
@ ::looks at picture of his dead girl friend:: Ingo:  ~~~ I hope not. ~~~  ::hears crash:: Self: What the?

Host CO_Winters says:
CEO: How will these shields act under the Opeongo's weapons.

XO_Keorn says:
CO: But if he is just a double then how does he have telepathic abilities, or is there more to McD than we know too

Ingo says:
@ :: hears the elders sending everyone to the temple of light, where the gods will protect us ::

SO_Weaver says:
::Taps his PADD once and ponders the subspace tunneling again...but still can't shake that dream::

CDR_McLir says:
CEO: I can see where they might work on the thought thing, but how will that stop the subspace tunneling?

Ingo says:
@ Valen ~~~ We better listen to the elders, this does not look good ~~~

CEO_Jarek says:
CO: The computations as to the defense against show a 65% increase defense, by all known data

Host CO_Winters says:
Comm: McDowell: Admiral?

Valen says:
@ ::feels hangover coming:: Self: If I drink more maybe the hangover will wait until later. ::follows villagers::

Host RAdm_McD says:
% COM: Winters: Yes, John?

Host CO_Winters says:
:: raises eyebrow :: Comm: McDowell: What is your current location?

Valen says:
@ Ingo:  ~~~ Did you read the Darkening? It was about the day the gods died. Do you think my book is coming true? Maybe this will bring the end. ~~~ 

CDR_McLir says:
SO: ::Whispers:: Trace that signal.

Ingo says:
@ :: the wind is making walking more then complicated ::

CEO_Jarek says:
CDR_McLir: Sir the field uses a wave effect outward from the ship causing a subspace scattering effect ,Minor yet will hinder any definite locking patterns from Opeongo

Host RAdm_McD says:
% COM: Winters: At a secured starbase near Earth, why?

Ingo says:
@ Valen ~~~ Everyone in the village knows that your stories are just writings that scare little children, and nothing more ~~~

SO_Weaver says:
::Mouths::  CDR:  Already on it.  ::Routes sensor functions here and intently watches the panel::

CDR_McLir says:
CEO: So we hope.  Could work.

Host CO_Winters says:
Comm: McDowell: I need you to verify that in some way.

CEO_Jarek says:
CDR_McLir: Sir with all due respect ,with the lack of information These are the best figures I can come up with

Host RAdm_McD says:
% ::silence... :: COM: Winters: Err... well... ::sends a data trace packets::

CDR_McLir says:
::Nods to CEO:: CEO: I know...it looks good.

Valen says:
@ Ingo:  ~~~ Hmm... maybe I should make a story about... exploring the seas. The Odyssey of Getock. ~~~  ::stumbles but gets up and continues walking::

SO_Weaver says:
::Waves McLir over to come take a look at the readings::

CDR_McLir says:
::Steps over to Weaver's side::

CEO_Jarek says:
CDR_McLir: Sir I also have installed within the converter a rectifier device that will allow me to increase or decrease power at my discretion

Ingo says:
@ Valen ~~~ Perhaps, but now its not the time ~~~ :: is among the last to enter the temple ::

Host CO_Winters says:
CEO: Verify his location.

SO_Weaver says:
::Very quietly::  CDR:  Sir...I'm reading, both the subspace tunneling...and a normal subspace comm signal.

CEO_Jarek says:
CDR_McLir: However this will have to be done manually, I have not had the time to convert to automatic

Host RAdm_McD says:
ACTION: Another bolt lashes out... from the same location in the sky???

Valen says:
@ Ingo:  ~~~ Maybe walking to the temple isn't a good idea. What if the gods are mad at us? We are walking straight into their wrath. Only gods can do such things. Tretox, god of the Wind. ~~~ 

Ingo says:
@All: We must not fear, the gods will protect us!

CDR_McLir says:
SO: A "piggy back" signal?

CDR_McLir says:
::Nods to CEO::

SO_Weaver says:
::Nods quickly::  CDR:  Looks that way...why, I'm not sure yet.

Host CO_Winters says:
CEO: Verify his location.

Ingo says:
@Valen ~~~ The gods would never do this! ~~~

XO_Keorn says:
SO: Could it be the Opeongo taping into the signal somehow

XO_Keorn says:
::whispering::

Host RAdm_McD says:
ACTION: Yet another bolt lashes, creating a massive earthquake and volcanic eruption. The cave is safe... for now

Valen says:
@ Ingo:  ~~~ Okay. I trust your faith. My faith... well... is hope that Valen... god of art will help me. My parents named me after him. ~~~ 

SO_Weaver says:
::Still quietly::  XO:  It could well be, or else, they're piggybacking the signal.  I can't trace the tunneling, so there's no way to know for sure...yet.

CDR_McLir says:
SO: Refine the signal; try to separate them.

Ingo says:
@ :: looses his balance as the earth trembles ::

SO_Weaver says:
CDR:  Aye sir.  Enhancing signal reception...running correction...

Host CO_Winters says:
SO: Can you verify his location?

XO_Keorn says:
SO: can you tell which is sending the data and which the voice

Valen says:
@ ::hits ground and drops the book he forgot he was carrying... picks it up and enters cave::

SO_Weaver says:
CO:  Not yet.  The signals are almost intertwined.  Refining the signal, sir...

Ingo says:
@<High Priest> ALL: ~~~ Fear not, the sanctuary of the temple will protect us ~~~

XO_Keorn says:
::mutes the comm:: CO: But if he is just a double then how does he have telepathic abilities, or is there more to McD than we know too

XO_Keorn says:
CO: I mean the Shadowman and McD

Host CO_Winters says:
XO: It has long been theorized that the human brain is capable of a lot more than we use it for. As we only use a small percentage of our brains. The Double could be hyperactive.

CDR_McLir says:
Keorn: You served with McDowell just as we did...you know he didn't have telepathy before.

Host RAdm_McD says:
ACTION: Through subsequent major strikes, all from the same position, the rest of the planet is decimated in that hemisphere

Host RAdm_McD says:
... save for the temple

XO_Keorn says:
McLir: Or he hid it well

CDR_McLir says:
::Shrugs:: Keorn: very well I'd say.

SO_Weaver says:
XO:  Confirming your suspicions...the tunneling seems to be tapping the signal.  ::Looks as info comes in over the actual comm signal::

XO_Keorn says:
::Questioning look comes to his face as he looks around the room, only McLir and Winters are spared::

Ingo says:
@ :: reads the part about the great apocalypse ::

CDR_McLir says:
::Nods at the SO's comment::

Host CO_Winters says:
SO: So McDowell is where he says he is?

XO_Keorn says:
::reopens channel::

Valen says:
@ ::begins to write on his notepad:: Self: I have to use this.

Host RAdm_McD says:
% ::hears the channel click again:: COM: Triton: Was there a problem?

CMO_Tren says:
::in sickbay::

XO_Keorn says:
::begins moving about the room again, eyes darting around like a Ferrengi::

SO_Weaver says:
CO:  There was a data packet on the carrier signal .. decoding ...yes sir.  McDowell was telling the truth.

Ingo says:
@Valen: This storm will pass soon, and we will return to our homes. The elders are never wrong.

CEO_Jarek says:
*Engineering*  Team 1 install the device as directed

Valen says:
@ ::realizes he has to write all his books again... good thing he knows them all by heart like photographic memory::

XO_Keorn says:
::hears directions to Eng team and remembers when he wasn't so paranoid::

CDR_McLir says:
SO: Can you get a heading on the other signal?

Host CO_Winters says:
All: Very well, we will wrap this up and continue our chase.

SO_Weaver says:
::Looks at the Captain::  CO:  You may wish to advise the Admiral to change his location...if the tunneling is tapping the comm signal, then the Opeongo will have a fix on his position.

Valen says:
@ Ingo:  ~~~ What is this? I still don't understand it. The elders are just like the rest of us... but they're old. Everyone is wrong once or twice. ~~~ 

SO_Weaver says:
CDR:  No sir...but from extended readings on it...I do have some more data on it.

Host CO_Winters says:
Comm: McDowell, our SO just made a good point, the Opeongo may have just locked onto your position, we will not contact you again unless absolutely necessary.

CDR_McLir says:
::Motions to Winters that he is going out to the bridge::

Host RAdm_McD says:
% ::sounds of sighing in the background... along with some other Admiral's voice... "It knows... ?"::

Valen says:
@ ::tries to get more room... too stuffy::

Ingo says:
@ Valen: ~~~ I fear that this may be the great apocalypse that the great prophet has warned us about so many centuries ago ~~~

Host CO_Winters says:
:: nods at McLir::

Host CO_Winters says:
Comm: McDowell: Who was that?

SO_Weaver says:
XO:  Requesting permission to leave to the bridge to perform further analysis on the subspace tunneling.

Host RAdm_McD says:
% COM: Winters: Vice Admiral Charleston. If what you're saying is true, I have to go.

XO_Keorn says:
SO: Agreed

CDR_McLir says:
::Leaves briefing room and heads to OPS console waving the young Ensign away::

Host CO_Winters says:
SO :Granted.

Host CO_Winters says:
Comm: McDowell: Very well.

Valen says:
@ Ingo:  ~~~ Don't fear death. Fear is a weakness in the soul. Once you are overwhelmed by fear... you are already dead. Didn't you read my book? ~~~ 

Host CO_Winters says:
All: Take your stations. The chase will resume.

CEO_Jarek says:
CO: Sir the New shields have been installed and are ready

SO_Weaver says:
::Nods at the Captain and First Officer and walks out to the bridge and Science 1::

Host CO_Winters says:
CEO: Acknowledged.

Host CO_Winters says:
:: gets up and walks to the bridge. ::

CMO_Tren says:
::in sickbay::

CDR_McLir says:
::Locks onto the signals and attempts to get a vector for both::

CEO_Jarek says:
:: Gets up and heads for the bridge::

XO_Keorn says:
::moves out of the briefing room and to the bridge still not able to sit still::

Ingo says:
@ Valen: ~~~ ...and the sky will open to release a terrible force, that will destroy all that stands in its path..... I think this may be happening !!! ~~~

SO_Weaver says:
::Looks at McLir and slides over to his station::  CDR:  Is it me or does everyone seem a little distracted this morning?

CMO_Tren says:
::reviewing med. files::

Host CO_Winters says:
All: Before we continue there is something that I want to do

XO_Keorn says:
::Goes to replicator and orders a double strong Rakt'jino::

Host CO_Winters says:
SO: Mr. Weaver, please step forward.

CEO_Jarek says:
:: Takes station at Engineering 1 console and taps in his authorization codes::

Valen says:
@ Ingo: ~~~ Chapter One: Blackness came... and soon all knew... the time would come when not even the gods could stop the Darkening which was arriving. Now... it was up to the people. ~~~ 

CDR_McLir says:
SO: ::Glances up at Weaver; then looks at others:: I know I was restless last night.

SO_Weaver says:
::Startled and nods at McLir, then steps up to the Captain:: CO: Sir.

CDR_McLir says:
::Keeps trying to get back azimuth on communications signals::

Ingo says:
@Valen ~~~ This is the end of the world as we know it....we are doomed ! ~~~

CEO_Jarek says:
:: sends data to engineering as to the alignment specs for the shields::

CDR_McLir says:
::Shakes head slightly; still woozy from lack of sleep::

CDR_McLir says:
*CMO* Doc, you have a moment?

XO_Keorn says:
::moves to Tac station and drinks slowly::

CMO_Tren says:
*CDR* Yes of course

Ingo says:
@Valen ~~~ But I have been obedient to the gods, and my place in the sacred realm is secured ~~~

SO_Weaver says:
::Glances around uneasily::

CEO_Jarek says:
*Engineering* Increase injector flow 12%

CDR_McLir says:
*CMO* Good, I'll be there shortly; need to talk to you.

Valen says:
@ ::walks to get people's attention:: Villagers: All... lets not just leave this up to the gods. We must not just have faith. We must find a way to assist the gods. I say... lets fight the Darkening which is arriving. This isn't the end of the world. This is the beginning. The Beginning of hope... and fearlessness.

CEO_Jarek says:
:: notices shield alignment at 98% on the new shields::

Ingo says:
@<villager> Valen: You don’t know what you are talking about!

Host CO_Winters says:
SO: For performance consistent with the goals and principles of Starfleet I hereby promote you to the rank of full Lieutenant.

CMO_Tren says:
::waits for CDR::

CDR_McLir says:
::Pulls head up at announcement of SO's promotion::

CDR_McLir says:
::Grins widely::

CEO_Jarek says:
:: Looks at SO and nods::

XO_Keorn says:
::Smiles weakly at SO as congrats, seems distracted::

Valen says:
@ Ingo:  ~~~ The sacred realm is nothing. I might get chosen as Valen's right hand man. I am an excellent author and I've dedicated all my books to him. ~~~ 

CDR_McLir says:
Keorn: XO, have a heading for one of those signals.

SO_Weaver says:
CO:  Sir...thank you sir.

Ingo says:
@ :: feels the ground tremble again :::

Host CO_Winters says:
All: No time for ceremonies, we must get back under way.

Ingo says:
@ ~~~ Ha! You! ~~~

Host CO_Winters says:
SO: Congratulations. What is the last known location of the Opeongo.

CDR_McLir says:
XO; 217 mark 48.

CDR_McLir says:
::Checks star chart:::

XO_Keorn says:
::Head snaps around to McLir:: McLir: Feed it into the navigation systems

SO_Weaver says:
::Nods and returns to his station::  CO:  Bringing up sensor readings now.

CDR_McLir says:
Winters: Chart shows a planet on that heading, two hours at warp 8.6

CEO_Jarek says:
CO: New shields fully operational at your command sir

Valen says:
@ ::steps away from villagers:: Ingo:  ~~~ Yes me... ha ha. ~~~ 

CDR_McLir says:
::Sends heading to helm:: XO: Done.

XO_Keorn says:
::finishes drink and looks at cup questioningly::

CMO_Tren says:
::goes back to reviewing med. files::

XO_Keorn says:
CO: the heading is ready for your command

SO_Weaver says:
::Transfers last known coordinates to the helm::

Host CO_Winters says:
XO: Get us on course. Warp 8.

XO_Keorn says:
CO: Aye sir  ::Engages course::

Host Scooter says:
=/\=/\=/\=/\=/\= PAUSE MISSION =/\=/\=/\=/\=/\=

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