USS Triton NCC 65817
Stardate 10306.26

Staring:
Jim Strickland as Captain Thorne Stormy Knight, Commanding Officer.
Jason Jackson as Commander Lahn Everitt, Executive Officer.
Antuan Vance as Lieutenant Commander Khaar Wolfe, Chief Tactical Officer.
Cory Friess as Lieutenant Ashley Lynn Yates, Chief Medical Officer.
Diana Tran as Lieutenant Evelyn Pierce, Chief Science Officer.
Lynda Anderson as Lieutenant T’Ponga Shemara, Chief Engineering Officer.
Edward Selgas as Ensign Johnathon Telarus, Engineering Officer.
Cana Marks as Major Athena Sciortino, Civilian.

Host SM_Pam  (Actd.mid)

Host SM_Pam says:
The Aries is in trouble but nothing that her bright crew can't get out of. With the main computer offline, they were endanger of suffocating since the computer controls the life support system. However, using the impulse engines' systems, they were able to reroute enough power to keep life support online at about one third.

Host SM_Pam says:
So they have air, but what of the other systems? With impulse having power, can they possibly maneuver enough to complete their tests or will they have to abort the mission?

Host SM_Pam says:
Meanwhile, the CSO is lazily flying around outside the Aries with the probe tucked securely in its hold. Hope she looks out the window, cause it's about to rain asteroid fragments all over her pretty shuttle.

Host SM_Pam says:
Now can someone tell us what the TO is doing out there? Looks like he wants to play Buck Rogers, using the phasers for target practice. I bet Uncle Thorne is not going to be happy about that!

Host SM_Pam says:
Starfleet is sending a rescue shuttle, yes a shuttle, not really what the crew expects but it will take several hours to get there. Don't you wonder why they are bothering? So now what do the crew do? Wait for the shuttle or try and move on to the next phase of the testing? Tough choice!

Host SM_Pam says:
Decisions, decisions. What if they get the computer back to full power, will the artificial intelligence unit continue to plague them? They need the computer to go to warp and to restore all ships' programs, so what do they do? Let's find out shall we?

Host SM_Pam says:
ACTD is proud to present The USS Triton in...... "Aries Is The First Sign".......  Stardate 10306.26.... Chapter four..."Decisions"

Host SM_Pam says:
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CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
::in engineering working to get the core back online without the artifical intelligence hindering them anymore::

CMO_Lt_Yates says:
::Is on the Bridge looking around feeling the intense emotions on the ship. She looks worried but tries to keep a straight face hoping they will be able to get out of this soon.::

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::watching readings from Engineering and the computer core::

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
Ens. Spanner: Hand me that hyper spanner will you?

CSO_Lt_Pierce says:
@::Furiously taps at the controls, moving the shuttle away from the asteroid shower:: Self: Why... why me?

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CMO: How's that oxygen derivative coming Lt?

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
Ens. Telarus:  Give me a hand with this relay here it is not doing what I want it to do.

EO_Ens_Telarus says:
::repairing life support::

EO_Ens_Telarus says:
CEO: Aye ma’am.

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
<Ens. Spanner> CEO: Here ma'am. ::hands her the hyper spanner::

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
*CSO*: Lt. Pierce can you read me?

CTO_LtCmdr_Wolfe says:
::taps his Combadge:: *CO*: Captain, I believe I have located the location of the computer intelligence. However, before I proceed, I have a backup plan in the event we can't remove the artificial life form. ::can't believe he's going to say this:: In the event the life form comes back to life... and endangers the crew... i have positioned plastic explosives around the computer core.

CSO_Lt_Pierce says:
@*CO*: Loud and clear sir.  I'm guessing that it's safe to use the communications channels again?

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
*CTO*: Well done Cmdr.  Let's hope we don't have to use them.

EO_Ens_Telarus says:
CEO: What are you working on there ma’am?

CMO_Lt_Yates says:
::Looks over at the CO with a faint smile trying to lighten the mood a little:: CO: I have three hyposprays ready containing a substance that should do the trick, sir.

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
*CSO*: For now anyway.  What's your status?

CIV_Major_Sciortino says:
::being quite alone allows herself the rare opportunity o grumble as she climbs up a Jeffries tube ladder.  It wasn't that the climb was tiring she just didn't like it.  After a moment stops at a hatch and manually opens it, climbing out onto the bridge::

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CMO: Good work Ashley.

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
EO: I have to get this relay changed to bypass the computer intelligence chips.  I don't want this AI in the computer messing up the ship again.

CMO_Lt_Yates says:
CO: I am just doing my job, sir.

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
*CTO*: Let me know before you get to the point of no return Cmdr.

CSO_Lt_Pierce says:
@*CO*: I'm running away from an asteroid shower sir.  ::Makes sure to get clear of any fragments::

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::smiles at the CMO::

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
::senses what the CTO is up to:: ~~~CTO: Are you sure you want to do that Sir?~~~

EO_Ens_Telarus says:
CEO: I made a program for just this incident, where the computer's artificial intelligence begins to overrun the systems and act we could say wacky

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
*CSO*: An asteroid shower?  Is it big enough to threaten the Aries?

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
::is surprised by the EO's remark::

CTO_LtCmdr_Wolfe says:
*CO*: I will sir.

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
EO: You what????

CIV_Major_Sciortino says:
::stands up and closes the hatch behind her and takes a look around the bridge, after identifying the Captain make her way over to him and stands at attention as she waits for him to finish his conversation.::

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
*CTO*: Very good.

CTO_LtCmdr_Wolfe says:
~~~CEO: It's the only thing we can do at this point. We need the ship back.~~~

CMO_Lt_Yates says:
::Looks over at the woman standing at attention near the Captain. She gives her a smile as she looks her over.::

Host SM_Pam says:
ACTION: The asteroid shower begins to pelt the CSO's shuttle, buffeting it about.

EO_Ens_Telarus says:
CEO: I have a program to help us out in this situation.

CTO_LtCmdr_Wolfe says:
::opens the panel of the artificial intelligence's hardware::

CSO_Lt_Pierce says:
@*CO*: No sir, probably not.  Is there anything I can do to help from out here?

CIV_Major_Sciortino says:
::Mentally sizes up the blue uniformed female in a moment and nods slightly, but doesn't quite smile.::

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
*CSO*: I'd like for you to continue scans for us.  LtJG Anderson is out there somewhere as well.  If you can contact him I'd like for you two to do a little long range recon

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
~~~CTO: I understand that but if I can get the relays bypassed before you bring the core online, I am hoping that we won't have to blow up the computer core.  Ens. Telarus says that he has a program to help us out in this situation.~~~

CTO_LtCmdr_Wolfe says:
::curious if there is a way he can transfer the program to his Tricorder... and install a replacement::

CSO_Lt_Pierce says:
@::Mutters and makes sure the shields hold while continuing to move out of the way::

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
EO: Please by all means tell me about this program.

CSO_Lt_Pierce says:
@*CO*: Understood.  I'll look for him as soon as I deal with these asteroid fragments.

CMO_Lt_Yates says:
::She looks over the woman's uniform and notices that it is one of a Marine. She wonders why they need a Marine aboard but does not question.::

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
*CSO*: Understood Lieutenant. Knight out.

EO_Ens_Telarus says:
CEO: This program will go one by one and diagnose all problems detected it's an independent AI that doesn't have to depend on the computer based diagnosis.

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::notices a woman in a Marine uniform on the bridge:: CIV: May I help you?

CTO_LtCmdr_Wolfe says:
::curious of what approach he should make... should he just blow it up with a phaser? ::

CIV_Major_Sciortino says:
CO: Major Athena Sciortino reporting as ordered, Sir.

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
EO: Continue please.

CTO_LtCmdr_Wolfe says:
Self: Good idea Sherlock. You'll end up frying all the internal circuitry. You'll find yourself mining deuterium on a prison moon.

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::looks at his new crewmember:: CIV: Welcome aboard Major.  Sorry about the condition of your new home.

Host SM_Pam says:
ACTION: Unknown to the Aries, the Federation shuttle that was sent from Starbase 16 is now closing on their position.

CMO_Lt_Yates says:
::Looks over at the Captain and Major listening to what they are saying.::

CIV_Major_Sciortino says:
CO: I've seen worse, Sir.

CTO_LtCmdr_Wolfe says:
::shakes his head:: Self: Okay... I'll attempt to download the program on the Tricorder. ::points the Tricorder close to the artificial intelligence access panel... and attempts to transfer the program::

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::nods:: CIV: As have we all.  Tell me Major, have you faced a situation like this before?

CTO_LtCmdr_Wolfe says:
::blinks for a moment:: Self: Oh bloody bugger... I have to tell the captain. ::taps his Combadge:: *CO*: Wolfe to Knight. I'm attempting to transfer the artificial life form’s program to my Tricorder.

CIV_Major_Sciortino says:
CO: Not exactly Sir.  I've seen more ground action that shipboard action.  The Marines prefer to keep machines out of the work more than fleeters, we'd never have AI like this installed, Sir.

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
~~~CTO: Sir hold on a sec.  Ens. Telarus just informed me that there is a separate program outside the computer core that is independent and it has its own intelligence.  It runs independently from the computer itself.~~~

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
*CTO*: Understood Cmdr.  Be careful!

CSO_Lt_Pierce says:
@::Picks up another shuttle closing in on sensors as she begins to clear the asteroid shower::

CTO_LtCmdr_Wolfe says:
*CO*: I will sir... ::hears Shemara::

EO_Ens_Telarus says:
CEO: It operates independently outside the computer core of the ship, I built it just in case it's self diagnosis just like if we were in space dock.

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CIV: It was a surprise to us as well Major.  Do you think you could turn a hand to Engineering and help down there...they need all the manpower they can get.

CMO_Lt_Yates says:
~~~CSO: How are you holding up out there?~~~

CTO_LtCmdr_Wolfe says:
~~~CEO: Could we... take out both of them? It's possible it's made a backup just in case we get clever.~~~

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
EO: Ok Please explain this to the CTO please.

CSO_Lt_Pierce says:
@COM: Shuttle: This is Lieutenant Pierce of the Aries.  Are you the help from Starbase 16?

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
~~~CTO: True sir but you should here the Ensign out first. Then we will decide.~~~

CTO_LtCmdr_Wolfe says:
::uncertain if the Tricorder is having any luck with the program transfer::

CIV_Major_Sciortino says:
CO: Engineering is not exactly my specialty Sir but I do have some basic knowledge that might be useful.

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CIV: Major, I don't mean to brush you off.  I'd welcome your help anywhere right now. ::smiling::

CTO_LtCmdr_Wolfe says:
~~~CEO: Okay. But... let's act quickly. I'm the closest to this bad boy, I'd be the first to pay the piper.~~~

Host SM_Pam says:
$<SBShuttle>COM: AriesShuttle: CSO: This is Lt. Rogers from SB 16. We understand that the Aries has lost power and requires assistance.

EO_Ens_Telarus says:
*CTO*: I have a program that can self diagnose the computer and the rest of the ship like if it were another computer like let say in space dock and it will give us a report and run self repair initiatives to what it can.

CTO_LtCmdr_Wolfe says:
::thinks:: Self: Don't get yer trousers in a bunch Khaar. You've been in worse situations. Remember the Nomad nearly took off your head.

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
*CO*: Captain sir, We have two ideas here.  One is to allow the CTO to try and do it his way or to let Ens. Telarus try his way.  But in either case we must move fast.  I am not to keen on the idea of the CTO staying in such close proximity to the computer core.

CIV_Major_Sciortino says:
CO: Don't worry about it Captain, I'll start heading to engineering immediately.  Luckily in a Nova class vessels it's only a few decks down.

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
*CEO*: I don't care which one we try but you're right, get him out of that core as soon as possible Lt.

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
*CO*: Understood sir. Shemara out.

CMO_Lt_Yates says:
::She continues to sense the emotions around the ship wondering what she could be doing now.::

Host SM_Pam says:
$<SBShuttle>COM: AriesShuttle: CSO: What is the Aries' status?

EO_Ens_Telarus says:
CEO: Ma’am I also have rebuilt already our weapons programs protocols and our shield systems protocols and am awaiting for the computer to become stable to upload them, I am also working on rebuilding all the other programs for optimal ship systems use.

CTO_LtCmdr_Wolfe says:
*EO*: I'm curious. Since we've shut power to the computer core... can we still run such an analysis?

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
EO: Son make it fast. The CTO is hanging in the breeze there.

CSO_Lt_Pierce says:
@COM: Shuttle: The crew on the Aries managed to find a way to extend life support, so they're hanging in there.  Most all of the main systems are down.

CMO_Lt_Yates says:
CO: So what do we do now, sir?

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
::watching the boards with one eye::

EO_Ens_Telarus says:
*CTO*: Yes the computer files are still there and just need to be read and the core can still stay offline in fact the ship and its systems can stay offline while we do this if necessary.

CIV_Major_Sciortino says:
::makes her way back over to the Bridges Jeffries Tubes access and climbs back in starting downwards, only 6 decks down...::

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CMO: We prepare for the worst and hope for the best.  I'll give the signal to be ready to abandon ship if it doesn't work.

EO_Ens_Telarus says:
CEO/*CTO*: We should run the program now time is of the essence.

Host SM_Pam says:
$<SBShuttle> COM: AriesShuttle: CSO: We have been unable to hail them. Is there a way for you to contact them?

CTO_LtCmdr_Wolfe says:
*EO*: Okay. Let's move. If it comes back alive, I'm going to blow the core... which... could mean my death.

CMO_Lt_Yates says:
CO: I doubt it will come to abandoning ship, sir. ::Smiles:: CO: We have gotten out of tighter spots.

CSO_Lt_Pierce says:
@COM: Shuttle: Yes.  I'll inform them now.

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
*CEO/CTO*: At the first sign of trouble I want the core shut down again, understood?

CSO_Lt_Pierce says:
*CO*: Sir, the shuttle from Starbase 16 has arrived.

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CMO: That we have Lt.

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
::hears the CTO::  ~~~CTO: Oh no you don't.  Wait and see but for now back off a bit on the core please Cmdr. Wolfe.  I still don't trust this bloody thing.~~~

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
*CSO*: It's about bloody time!  Tell them to stand by, we're about to reactivate the computer.

EO_Ens_Telarus says:
::interjects:: *CO*: Captain we won't even have to power her up.

CTO_LtCmdr_Wolfe says:
*CO*: Understood sir.

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
*CO*: Understood Captain.

CSO_Lt_Pierce says:
@*CO*: Aye sir.

CMO_Lt_Yates says:
::She moves over to the Flight Control/Operations console and takes a seat awaiting the Computer to come online::

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
*EO*: Understood Ensign but I'm not taking any chances this time.

CTO_LtCmdr_Wolfe says:
~~~CEO: I'm...  staying within phaser range. I'd like to be able to shoot it or something.~~~

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
*CO*: Sir I am in contact telepathically with Cmdr. Wolfe.  If I sense anything I will pull him out of there fast.

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
*CEO*: Excellent Lt. Thank you.

CSO_Lt_Pierce says:
@COM: Shuttle: They're about to attempt a reactivation of the computer core.

EO_Ens_Telarus says:
::opens up his engineering kit and grabs his PADD and interface device and hooks up directly to the computer interface terminal::

CIV_Major_Sciortino says:
::after her little jaunt through the jeffries tubes, walks into Main Engineering::

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
*CEO*: Lt. the relief shuttle from SB 16 is here as well

CTO_LtCmdr_Wolfe says:
::fiddles his fingers... curious of the EO's progress::

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
::watches the young ensign and the control boards::

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
*CO*: Understood sir.

EO_Ens_Telarus says:
CEO: The program is running but we have bigger fish to fry, the auxillary life support is going down in 15 minutes.

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
*CSO*: Lt. have they said anything about the computer?

Host SM_Pam says:
$<SBShuttle>COM: AriesShuttle: CSO: Understood, standing by.

CMO_Lt_Yates says:
CO: Sir, right when the ship powers on I will be ready to check all systems at your command. ::smiles at the CO::

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
::looks at the ensign:: EO: What????  Oh please don't tell me that.  I just got the blasted thing working.

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CMO: Good. Stand by with that hypo too. Remember who gets it first?

CSO_Lt_Pierce says:
@*CO*: Not yet sir.  They're standing by while you reactivate the core.

CMO_Lt_Yates says:
CO: You... correct?

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
*CSO*: Understood. It should be very soon.

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CMO: That's right, then you and we'll go from there.

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
~~~CMO: Ashley I hope you are ready with injections for the Captain and senior command staff?~~~

CMO_Lt_Yates says:
CO: Understood.

EO_Ens_Telarus says:
CEO: We need to get the primary system online now or we all suficate.

CMO_Lt_Yates says:
~~~CEO: The injections are for myself and the Captain only.~~~

CSO_Lt_Pierce says:
@COM: Shuttle: If they successfully reactivate the computer, would you happen to know how to get rid of the more... colorful... parts of its personality?

CTO_LtCmdr_Wolfe says:
*CEO/EO*: How's it going down there?

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
EO: How soon till they fail??

CIV_Major_Sciortino says:
::apparently she's come at quite a busy time as she approaches the Lt. who appears to be in charge, senses this may not be the best time to interrupt::

CMO_Lt_Yates says:
~~~CEO: Everyone else will be evacuated from the Aries if needed. Commander Everitt would also receive one.~~~

EO_Ens_Telarus says:
CEO: Now 12 minutes.

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
~~~CTO: Not good. Ens. Telarus just informed me that if we don't get primary systems online we will loose life support.~~~

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
Self:  Got to tell the Captain.

Host SM_Pam says:
$<SBShuttle>COM: AriesShuttle: CSO: Sorry I don't understand. There is a problem with the computer interface?

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::it suddenly hits him:: *CEO*: Lt I sent you some help.  A Major Sciortino

CTO_LtCmdr_Wolfe says:
::blinks:: ~~~CEO: Well, I have this EVA suit. Since life support is currently active... I haven't needed to use my suit's life support. At last resort, I'll remain here... I'll remove the program... maybe even replace it with the darned EMH. Get the ship up and running...~~~

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
*CO*: Sir, we have a major problem.  Ens. Telarus has just alerted me that we will lose all life support in 12 minutes unless we get primary power online fast.

CSO_Lt_Pierce says:
@COM: Shuttle: Yeah there's a problem!  You do know about the AI interface that was installed on the Aries?

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
~~~CTO: I suggest you get into it now.~~~

EO_Ens_Telarus says:
CEO: If I rewrite my program to run the Warp Core and it's support systems we might be able to get power to the life support systems and at least that.

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
*CEO*: What the devil? What in hell is going on down there?

CMO_Lt_Yates says:
::Hears T'Ponga's COM:: Self: Just great!

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
*CSO*: Lt. Stand by, we're in the middle of another crisis here.

CTO_LtCmdr_Wolfe says:
::blinks:: ~~~CEO: What happened to Telarus' plan? Isn't the diagnostic doing its pingo?~~~

Host SM_Pam says:
$<SBShuttle>COM: AriesShuttle: CSO: News to us.......oh wait a minute.....not the AI unit?

CMO_Lt_Yates says:
*Medical Teams*: Be prepared for a lose in life support in twelve minutes until I notify you differently.

EO_Ens_Telarus says:
CEO: Ship systems are beginning to fail without the automatic balance control of the computer AI.

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
*CO*: I know sir it doesn't look good but I trust my engineer.  If his idea fails I will have no choice but to let Cmdr Wolfe blow the core>

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
*CSO*: We've got 11 minutes of life support left.. get that rescue shuttle in close.

CMO_Lt_Yates says:
CO: Sir, a shuttle cannot support this whole crew can it?

CSO_Lt_Pierce says:
*CO*: Aye sir.

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
*CEO*: I'm not blaming anyone Lt.

EO_Ens_Telarus says:
::begins copy and rewrite of program to suit its new need::

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CMO: I'm not sure what they have aboard Ashley but I'd hope they have something to help.

Host SM_Pam says:
$<SBShuttle>COM:AriesShuttle: CSO: We'll have to get back to you. This is not good news. Shuttle out.

CTO_LtCmdr_Wolfe says:
::clears the data stored in the Tricorder... and moves towards the computer core... directly downloads the EMH program::

CMO_Lt_Yates says:
~~~CSO: How large is the rescue shuttle? Could it hold our whole crew?~~~

CSO_Lt_Pierce says:
@COM: Shuttle: HEY WAIT!  I wasn't done with you yet!

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CMO: Be prepared to give the abandon ship signal on my command.

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
~~~~CTO: Cmdr. Sir. If this doesn't work you will have to blow the core.~~~~

Host SM_Pam says:
ACTION: The Starbase shuttle begins to back off.

CMO_Lt_Yates says:
CO: I am ready now, sir. ::sighs::

EO_Ens_Telarus says:
CEO: The diagnostic program won't be done for another 20 minutes it hasn't gone through the primary systems.

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
EO:  Hurry son.  Time is running out.

CSO_Lt_Pierce says:
@COM: Shuttle: Where are you going?!  I know you hear me!

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
:hears her sigh:: CMO: I'm only doing what I have to Lt. I don't want to give up either.

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
::swearing in Klingon::

CMO_Lt_Yates says:
CO: I understand, sir. I would be giving the same order if I was in your position.

CTO_LtCmdr_Wolfe says:
Self: I'd hate to be the only one on the ship. Then again, I hope they leave a shuttle for me.  ::remembers the ship not letting him out... hopefully the Aries wasn't as stubborn as the Triton:: ~~~CEO: I'll make certain it doesn't come to that.~~~

Host SM_Pam says:
ACTION: The SB shuttle does not answer the CSO's hails.

CSO_Lt_Pierce says:
*CO*: Umm... sir...  We have another problem.  The shuttle's leaving and ignoring me.

EO_Ens_Telarus says:
::starts to bang the panel:: Self: Come on...come on work. ::gives it one more bang and then starts to hear a familiar hum.::

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
*CIV*: Major do you have any ideas how to extend life support for 10 minutes longer.

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
*CSO*: They're what?

CIV_Major_Sciortino says:
CEO: Lieutenant, is there anything I can assist with ?

EO_Ens_Telarus says:
CEO: We may have a chance here ma’am.

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
*CSO*: Tell them that if they know what's good for them they'd best stay where they are.

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
::looks up startled::  CIV: Major, sir.

EO_Ens_Telarus says:
::the hum dissipates and goes away completely:: Self: No...no...no.

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
EO: What Ensign?

Host SM_Pam says:
ACTION: The SB shuttle holds position at a safe distance.

CTO_LtCmdr_Wolfe says:
Self: Oh dear bloody mercy... it really shouldn't take this long... hmm... ::taps Combadge:: *CEO/EO*: How long before the diagnostic is finished?

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
CIV: Major sir we need like 10 minutes more until this program is finished?

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
*CTO*: Cmdr if we have to evacuate there should be a pod on deck 2....take it

CIV_Major_Sciortino says:
::she's only 6 feet tall, 160 lbs yet always manages to sneak up on people, sighs inwardly:: CEO: Engineering isn't my specialty, but I can do any basic tasks required.

CSO_Lt_Pierce says:
@*CO*: They're not answering any more of my hails sir.  Though they seem to be at all stop not far from here.

EO_Ens_Telarus says:
::begins tapping some buttons on the panel interface and the interface device:: CEO: We had the warp core online for a second but it went offline again I think I overloaded the processors in this miniature computer interface device I am using.

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
*CSO*: Very well.  I'm not sure we won't be out there with you soon

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
~~~~CTO: Sir hang in there Ens. Telarus is working as fast as he can.  Major Sciortino is hear and I am asking her help as well.~~~~

CTO_LtCmdr_Wolfe says:
*CO*: Understood sir. But, I'd be the last to leave. I'm really hoping... some of the senior crew will stay in EVA suits.

CMO_Lt_Yates says:
::she taps her Combadge:: *CEO*: T'Ponga how much longer until life support fails?

CSO_Lt_Pierce says:
@::Understands what he means:: *CO*: I'll keep the good old tractor beam ready in case it comes to that sir.

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
*CTO*: I'll be here no matter what Cmdr.  Don't worry I don't go until you all do

Host SM_Pam says:
ACTION: Life support begins to fail.

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
EO: Son I need power now.  How much time left before life support fails??

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
*CSO*: Very good Lt.

EO_Ens_Telarus says:
CEO: 5 minutes.

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CMO: Ashley get all non-essential crew moving to evac stations now.

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
*CMO*: 5 minutes till complete life support failure unless Ens. Telarus can move faster.

CSO_Lt_Pierce says:
@::Decides to harass the Starbase shuttle some more::

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::worries about Shane and gets ready to get him out of his RR if necessary::

CTO_LtCmdr_Wolfe says:
*CO/CEO*: I've made a plan... I'm going to use an energy pulse to wipe the artificial intelligence's program. However, I believe after installing the EMH's programming... I can format it to act as a replacement to the original program.

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
*CO*: Captain, we have 5 minutes of life support left.  Unless Ens. Telarus can........::hears the CTO::

EO_Ens_Telarus says:
::hears the hum and looks and the core startup:: Self: Yes!

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
::looks at her young ensign and then waits for the CO's orders::

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
*CEO/CTO*: I'm moving ::hears the CTO and CEO::

CMO_Lt_Yates says:
CO: Understood, sir. ::Sends the message through to everyone who is non-essential::

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
*CTO*: Do it Cmdr.

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
::hears the hum::  EO: Is that what I think it is????

EO_Ens_Telarus says:
*CO*/*CTO*/CEO: We have power. Primary systems coming online. Life Support at 100%.

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
::thinks about Squiggy::

EO_Ens_Telarus says:
*CO*/*CTO*/CEO: Warp Core Online.

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
*CSO*: Lt we're trying to wipe the comput...::hears Telarus and smiles::

CIV_Major_Sciortino says:
::Wouldn't this be the way to go, after all the years in force Recon::

CTO_LtCmdr_Wolfe says:
::curses:: Self: Heh. I remember the time one of Born's andorian crab snails got lost in the jeffries tubes. Boy did we not expect it to be hanging in the computer core digging in systems. heh

CSO_Lt_Pierce says:
@COM: Shuttle: Hey are you still there?  Listen, I wanna talk to your boss.  Yeah that's right, I want to speak to Admiral Sheridan about this "situation".

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
*CSO*: Belay that Lt. We've got power.

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
EO: Way to go Ensign.

Host SM_Pam says:
ACTION: Life support blinks goes out again.

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
Self: Oh crap!

CMO_Lt_Yates says:
::Hears Engineering report in and then sighs when everything goes out again.::

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
*EO*: Mister you just earned your pay this... ::Self: No!::

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
EO: What happened????

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
*CSO*: Stand by one Lt. We just lost life support again

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
*EO/CEO*: Report.

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
~~~CTO: It is not over yet.~~~

CMO_Lt_Yates says:
~~~CEO: What happened down there?~~~

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
*CO*: I am checking on that sir.

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
::looks at Telarus::

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
*CEO*: Understood Lt.

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
EO: I know this is tough on you but what happened??

CTO_LtCmdr_Wolfe says:
~~~CEO: I'm getting worried. Yer giv'n us all she's got... and she sure as hell ain’t got much left.~~~

EO_Ens_Telarus says:
CEO: Give me one second...

Host SM_Pam says:
ACTION: Something is happening with the AI unit . It appears to be trying to bring itself online again.

CSO_Lt_Pierce says:
@::Mumbles some more.  She's gonna give that Lt. Rogers a piece of her mind when they get back to SB16::

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
*CEO*: Have you utilized Major Sciortino's help Lt?

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
~~~CTO: I know Cmdr.  Ens. Telarus is now checking out the problem. ~~~

EO_Ens_Telarus says:
::begins routing a new program to handle the life support systems and uploads his new protocols for other systems::

CMO_Lt_Yates says:
~~~CSO: Any luck with the shuttle?~~~

CTO_LtCmdr_Wolfe says:
::looks at the AT unit:: Self: Oh hell no. You certainly will not! ::uses an energy pulse from his second Tricorder... to wipe out the AI's programming::

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
*CO*: Yes sir I am in communication with her.  She says that she can do basic stuff, but I think she can do more.

EO_Ens_Telarus says:
CEO: We should have life support in 30 seconds the new program I wrote and the others I am uploading it should give us shield weapons and life support.

CSO_Lt_Pierce says:
~~~CMO: No.  It's just sitting there and it's not answering my hails or threats.~~~

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
EO: I hope so son.

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
*CEO*: Do your best Lt.

Host SM_Pam says:
ACTION: The CTO's attempts to wipe the AI fail.

EO_Ens_Telarus says:
*CO*: Captain I have just reported to the Chief that we will have not only life support but shields and weapons.

CMO_Lt_Yates says:
~~~CSO: They are lucky I don't have COM control here or I would be giving them a piece of my mind.~~~

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
EO: I am ready to blow it.

CTO_LtCmdr_Wolfe says:
*CO/CEO*: The AI unit is trying to come back online. I'm trying to use an energy pulse to take it out. But... if not... I'm using the phaser... ::looks:: It's failed. I'm going to use the phaser!

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
*EO*: How soon Ensign?

CSO_Lt_Pierce says:
@~~~CMO: I could give them a piece of a photon torpedo but I don't think the Captain would approve...~~~

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
*CTO*: Under no circumstances let it back on Cmdr!

EO_Ens_Telarus says:
*CO*: 3...2...1 now sir.

CTO_LtCmdr_Wolfe says:
::takes out first Tricorder and points at the AI device... attempts to download the EMH's programming over the AI unit's::

CMO_Lt_Yates says:
::laughs in her mind:: ~~~CSO: He wouldn't. But at least it would get their attention.~~~

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
EO: The Computers AI is trying to bring itself back online.

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
*EO*: Now Ensign?

EO_Ens_Telarus says:
*CO*: Yes sir but I have just been informed that the Computer is trying to bring itself online I am stopping it now.

CSO_Lt_Pierce says:
@~~~CMO: I'm still keeping that option in mind.  Any more luck on restoring life support over there?~~~

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
::thinks::

CMO_Lt_Yates says:
~~~CSO: Not yet. Hopefully it will be soon. If not everyone will have to evacuate but myself, the Captain, and Commander Everitt.~~~

Host SM_Pam says:
ACTION: Suddenly all systems on the Aries go dead.

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::Self: Not again::

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
*CEO*: Lt?

CMO_Lt_Yates says:
CO: This just keeps happening...sir...

CTO_LtCmdr_Wolfe says:
::points phaser... and shoots the AI unit::

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
EO: What if we pull the computer relays out completely??

CIV_Major_Sciortino says:
CEO: I remember a case aboard the enterprise where they installed an AI System that they had to shut down by forcing it to solve an impossible problem...but I'm sure you've already thought of that.

EO_Ens_Telarus says:
CEO: Ma’am I studied a lot in computer studies and lets say some of that had to include on how to hack, I will have it down it 30 seconds.

CSO_Lt_Pierce says:
@~~~CMO: After life support fails, there should be enough oxygen left for the four of you at least for a little while right?~~~

EO_Ens_Telarus says:
CEO: It won't work.

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CMO: I know Lt.  ::tries to see and can't make out a thing:: CMO: What can you sense from Engineering?

CMO_Lt_Yates says:
~~~CSO: Yes I also have a hypospray ready to slower the rate of oxygen use... GREAT! Power just went completely dead.~~~

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
*CO*: Sir the computers AI is attempting to bring itself back online.  Ens. Telarus tells me that he will have it down in 30 seconds.

CSO_Lt_Pierce says:
@::Looks over at the Aries out the window and sees all of its lights go out::

EO_Ens_Telarus says:
CEO: It will relay its self through other paths overriding their functions.

CMO_Lt_Yates says:
CO: They are working hard sir. Shall I contact Lieutenant Shemara and discover their status?

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CMO: Immediately please.

CMO_Lt_Yates says:
~~~CEO: T'Ponga I need a status report now.~~~

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
Self: Starfleet engineering is going to have kittens when they read my reports on this nova class ship.

EO_Ens_Telarus says:
CEO: I got it. It's down again I have confined the computer to itself with a firewall it will hold it until I can upload an anti-virus or my diagnostic can issue a self repair.

Host SM_Pam says:
ACTION: Just as suddenly all systems spring to life.

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
~~~CMO: Ashley I am trying to ............~~~ ::voice trails off::

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::looks around in utter disgust and shock:: Self: I give up!

CTO_LtCmdr_Wolfe says:
::accessing his suit's life support systems... sits down... and holds the remote to the plastic explosives... checking to see if the double AA batteries are in... they are::

CMO_Lt_Yates says:
::Notices the lights go on:: Self: What the heck?

CSO_Lt_Pierce says:
@::Looks up as the lights blink on again on the Aries::

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
*CEO/CTO*: Reports please.

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
~~~CTO: Power is back you can come back to engineering.  Please remove the plastic explosives sir before any accidents.~~~

CMO_Lt_Yates says:
CO: This is really starting to get strange, sir. ~~~CSO: Now we have power...~~~

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CMO: Starting to Ashley?  ::shakes his head and laughs::

CTO_LtCmdr_Wolfe says:
~~~CEO: If you don't mind, I'd like to stay here a while, access the possible damage my phaser might have done to the computer core itself.~~~

Host SM_Pam says:
$<SBShuttle>COM: AriesShuttle: CSO: Rogers here, we have orders here from Admiral Sheridan for the Aries.

CMO_Lt_Yates says:
CO: You know what I mean.

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CMO: Of course I do and you're right.

CSO_Lt_Pierce says:
@~~~CMO: You should see it from here.  Lights on Aries, lights off Aries.~~~

CIV_Major_Sciortino says:
::usually not one to question good fortune but given the unusual circumstances, can't help but wonder::

CTO_LtCmdr_Wolfe says:
::picks up his Tricorder... and uploads the EMH to where it's supposed to be::

CMO_Lt_Yates says:
::Chuckles out loud:: ~~~CSO: That would be interesting.~~~

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
COM: SB Shuttle:  This is Captain Knight, can you read me?

CSO_Lt_Pierce says:
@COM: Shuttle: Oh, so now you want to talk.

Host SM_Pam says:
$<SBShuttle>COM: AriesShuttle: CSO: Will transfer to your COM, please forward to the Aries immediately.

CMO_Lt_Yates says:
::runs a complete status report on the Operations console::

CTO_LtCmdr_Wolfe says:
::figures he should run a test first:: Computer: Who is the captain of this vessel?

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
*CO*: Sir. I will have to truly inspect this ship from one end to the other.  SF will definitely get my report on her performance.

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
*CEO*: They'll get all our reports Lt. Good work down there...you should be proud of your bunch.

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
*CO*:  At the moment sir we are all taking a big sigh of relief.

CSO_Lt_Pierce says:
@COM: Shuttle: Understood.

Host SM_Pam says:
<Computer>CTO: Captain Thorne Stormy Knight is in command of the U.S.S. Aries.

EO_Ens_Telarus says:
CEO: The diagnostic is complete and self repairs are being issued to the systems.

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
*CTO*: Cmdr are you well?

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
::looks at her staff:: All: You guys have done your jobs beyond the call of duty.  Give yourselves a round of applause.  You earned it.

CTO_LtCmdr_Wolfe says:
*CO*: I will be when I'm laying half-dressed on a warm holographic beach on the Triton.

CSO_Lt_Pierce says:
@::Receives orders and relays to the Aries::

CMO_Lt_Yates says:
*CTO*: I will be there with you then! ::smiles::

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
*CTO*: We'll all join you Cmdr.  Good work!

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
EO: Mr. Telarus, you have literally saved the Aries.  You earned your pay this month.

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
::puts her hand on his back and slaps it twice::

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
EO: Good work son.

CTO_LtCmdr_Wolfe says:
*CO*: Thank you sir. By the way, until we return to Starbase, do you mind if I camp in the computer core... just in case?

CSO_Lt_Pierce says:
*CO*: Incoming orders from Admiral Sheridan sir.

CTO_LtCmdr_Wolfe says:
::smiles to himself::

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
*CTO*: How about making it just outside?

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
~~~CTO: Absolutely not sir you get the blazes out of there.~~~

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
*CSO*: Go ahead Lt.

EO_Ens_Telarus says:
CEO: Thank you.

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
::smiles::

Host SM_Pam says:
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