USS Vesuvius, NCC-71985
Stardate 10311.25
Episode 1

All's quiet topside…

The crew of the Vesuvius successfully uncovered the mystery of the disappearing ships and memory erasure of their crews.  All is now as it was as things have returned to normal.

The Vesuvius is now enroute Arigula IV for training.  Training details will be received upon the ships arrival.  They are already within the first few hours of their journey and are currently enjoying an uneventful trip.

The FCO decided to take a break from the helm and left navigation to a Mr. Flyer.

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Host CO Kelson says:
:: On bridge at command ::

CSO Lane says:
:: At her station trying to dig up information on Arigula IV ::

XO Stricker says:
:: On the bridge sitting at the XO's chair ::

Host CO Kelson says:
Mr. Flyer: ETA to Arigula IV...

Host FCO Flyer says:
:: At navigation ::

Host FCO Flyer says:
CO: At present course and speed, approximately 52 hours, sir

Host CO Kelson says:
:: Nods ::

Host CO Kelson says:
XO: Departmental report, Number 1?

CSO Lane says:
:: Glances over at Sam and smiles ::

XO Stricker says:
CO: All departments have reported in ready Captain.

Host CO Kelson says:
XO: Very good...

Host CO Kelson says:
CSO: Commander, what can we expect when we arrive at Arigula IV?

CSO Lane says:
CO: Captain, I don't have much data on Arigula IV, only that is a class M planet and pretty ordinary from all reports.

Host CO Kelson says:
CSO: I'm sure the Admiral has something in store for us...

CSO Lane says:
CO: I'm positive of that sir.   :: Grins ::

Host CO Kelson says:
XO: Have you been able to settle in yet, Mr. Stricker?

CSO Lane says:
:: Continues to look for information ::

Host FCO Flyer says:
:: Sitting contentedly at the helm making very minor adjustments in order to maintain course ::

XO Stricker says:
:: Sitting at his chair pressing button on his console, going over reports ::

Host CO Kelson says:
CSO: Put in a call to Starfleet requesting any information on the mission.

XO Stricker says:
CO: Yes I have Captain. I got my quarters on Deck 6 last week. It's next to one of the botany labs so if I am ever bored at night I just go in there and supervise some experiments.

CSO Lane says:
CO: Aye sir.

Host CO Kelson says:
XO: Another scientist...well, just make sure you don't step on Commander Lane's plants while your in there.   :: Smiles ::

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: Sensors pick up an ion storm ahead...

XO Stricker says:
CO: I'm a flyboy actually...Sir there’s something on sensors

CSO Lane says:
:: Accesses the OPS station and re-routes to science but pauses as her sensors pick up something ::   CO: Captain, sensors are detecting a large ion storm heading our way.

Host CO Kelson says:
XO: More in common with Commander Lane...

Host CO Kelson says:
CSO: Any way of avoiding it?

Host FCO Flyer says:
:: Tries to plot a course around the storm ::

CSO Lane says:
CO: No sir, it's too big to navigate around and it's moving at warp speed.

Host FCO Flyer says:
:: Sees the storm is really huge and awaits instructions ::

Host CO Kelson says:
CSO: Alright...batten down the hatches.

CSO Lane says:
:: Smiles ::   CO: Battening down sir.

XO Stricker says:
CO: True that I do sir and Engineering as well...I request for the level of ion in the storm, we might be able to cut through it sir

Host CO Kelson says:
XO: Inform all departments of impending storm and to make all necessary precautions.

CSO Lane says:
:: Brings all sensors to full power and checks the emitter and power readings ::

XO Stricker says:
CO: Yes sir...   :: Opens an intraship communication and sends a text message to all department heads ::

Host CO Kelson says:
FCO: Keep us on a steady course through the storm.

Host FCO Flyer says:
:: Watches with wide eyes the approach of the storm ::

Host FCO Flyer says:
CO:  Aye, sir...    :: Checks navigation readings ::

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: The storm suddenly overtakes the Vesuvius and tosses her about...

CSO Lane says:
CO: Sir, all departments are reporting that preparations are underway.

Host CO Kelson says:
XO: Very good...

Host FCO Flyer says:
:: Tries to compensate for the tossing ::

Host CO Kelson says:
:: Holds onto chair to keep from falling ::

CSO Lane says:
:: Grabs the side of her console as several PADDs go flying at the impact of the storm ::

Host CO Kelson says:
FCO: Steady as she goes...

XO Stricker says:
CO: The storm has over taken us sir...Permission to initiate a high intensity particle beam from the reflector dish

Host FCO Flyer says:
FCO: Aye, sir...    :: Fingers fly over his console ::

CSO Lane says:
CO: Captain, sensors are inoperative in this storm, but I am getting ion pod readings.

Host CO Kelson says:
XO: Make it so...

Host CO Kelson says:
CSO: Anything out of the ordinary?

XO Stricker says:
CSO: Initiate a high intensity level particle beam from the reflector dish

XO Stricker says:
FCO Flyer: The beam should clear us a path in the storm, when one opens up, set course there.

Host FCO Flyer says:
XO: Aye, sir

CSO Lane says:
CO: Captain, it's too big even for the pod sensors to measure, and it's increasing in intensity, albeit slowly.

Host CO Kelson says:
CSO: How long until we are in danger.

Host FCO Flyer says:
:: Trying to continue to compensate ::

CSO Lane says:
CO: I estimate about ten minutes sir.

Host CO Kelson says:
CSO: Any idea if we will make it through before then?

CSO Lane says:
CO: If the current rate of intensity continues...it's hard to say sir. Without sensors we're flying blind.

XO Stricker says:
CO: Sir the 'umbrella effect' with the particle beam has been initiated. I am now waiting for an opening.

Host CO Kelson says:
CSO/XO: Let's just ride it out then for now...

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: The Vesuvius suddenly clears the ion storm, but the stars have changed...

XO Stricker says:
XO: Yes sir, understood

CSO Lane says:
:: Gasps ::   CO: Captain take a look at this.   :: Nods to the FCO to put the screen on ::

Host CO Kelson says:
:: Looks at screen ::

Host FCO Flyer says:
:: Sees the stars have changed and tries to figure out where they are... ::

CSO Lane says:
CO: We've cleared the storm, but the stars are not right.

Host CO Kelson says:
CSO: Have we changed position?

XO Stricker says:
:: Stands up and leans over the Flight console ::

Host FCO Flyer says:
:: Looks up at the XO ::  XO: Sir, I'm not sure WHERE we are...

CSO Lane says:
CO: We were on course but the storm seems to have done something...changed our position. I'm not sure where we are sir.   :: Looks over at Sam with a puzzled look on her face ::

XO Stricker says:
FCO Flyer: Can you get a lock on any mark or bearings?

Host CO Kelson says:
CSO: Check the star charts and try to determine our bearings?

Host FCO Flyer says:
:: Trying to find anything to get any kind of reading ::    XO: No, sir...nothing is familiar

CSO Lane says:
FCO: Check your latest star charts and send them to my console for comparison.

CSO Lane says:
CO: On it sir.

XO Stricker says:
FCO: Is there anything wrong with the con technically or are we in a void?

Host FCO Flyer says:
CSO: Aye, ma'am

Host FCO Flyer says:
:: Calls up her star charts ::

Host CO Kelson says:
CSO: Any M-class planets nearby?

Host FCO Flyer says:
All:  I can't find a known star or planet...it's as if we...   :: Looks over to the CSO ::

CSO Lane says:
CO: Captain, sending the comparison to your console.   :: Taps the button ::   See, unfamiliar space. In other words, we're lost sir.

XO Stricker says:
FCO Flyer: Did we happen to travel through trans-warp or anything?

Host FCO Flyer says:
:: Nods at the CSO's statement ::

CSO Lane says:
CO: It looks like a different galaxy.   :: Flips her hair from her face ::

XO Stricker says:
FCO Flyer: Lay in a course

CSO Lane says:
:: Tries to contact Starfleet ::

Host CO Kelson says:
XO: Have we told you it's never dull around here?   :: Smiles ::

Host FCO Flyer says:
XO: Aye sir...   :: Sets course ::    Course and speed set, sir

XO Stricker says:
CO: I especially like it when we're somewhere where we don't know where we are....   :: Grins ::

CSO Lane says:
COM: Starfleet Command: Starfleet, this is the USS Vesuvius. We have encountered an ion storm and have been thrown into unknown space. Please acknowledge Starfleet.

XO Stricker says:
FCO: Take us in slow, full impulse power.   CSO: We're going in slow, scan the surface for bio signs
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Host Sheri says:
ACTION: The CSO receives static...

Host FCO Flyer says:
XO: Aye sir...engaging impulse engines now, sir

CSO Lane says:
CO: Captain, no response to our hails. All I'm getting is static.

Host FCO Flyer says:
:: Presses a button and sees the stars begin to move ::

XO Stricker says:
CO: Sir we are heading for the planet at full impulse power....

Host CO Kelson says:
CSO: It was worth the try.

CSO Lane says:
CO: Shall I continue to hail them sir?

Host CO Kelson says:
:: Nods to XO ::

Host CO Kelson says:
CSO: Yes.  Keep trying to contact them on automatic.

Host FCO Flyer says:
:: Eyes dart from view screen to console... ::

CSO Lane says:
:: Nods ::   CO: Aye sir.

Host CO Kelson says:
CSO: What readings are we getting from the planet?

CSO Lane says:
:: Places the call on automatic and hopes someone out there can hear them ::

XO Stricker says:
FCO: Do you have any idea of where we are? Can you get any readings for me?

CSO Lane says:
CO: Scans show an oxygen atmosphere, similar to Earth's.

Host FCO Flyer says:
XO: I'm trying sir, but from looking at our conventional star charts and what sensors are giving me...well, it's zilch

Host CO Kelson says:
CSO: Any bio signs?

CSO Lane says:
CO: Ambient temperature, lifesign readings inconclusive at the moment.

CSO Lane says:
CO: Suggest a low orbit probe might give us more data Captain.

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: The Vesuvius approaches the planet...

Host CO Kelson says:
CSO: Any signs of space travel?  Satellites?

XO Stricker says:
FCO: When we were in the storm, were there any at all signs of the warp drive coming online and it engaging into transwarp or something?

Host FCO Flyer says:
XO: Approaching the planet, shall I take up standard orbit?

Host CO Kelson says:
FCO: High orbit for now, Mr. Flyer.

CSO Lane says:
CO: Still scanning sir, but none that I can detect.

XO Stricker says:
FCO: As the Captain said....

Host FCO Flyer says:
XO: I didn't detect anything unusual, sir

Host FCO Flyer says:
:: Fingers fly over her console ::   XO: High orbit, aye sir

Host Sheri says:
ACTION:  The Vesuvius takes a high orbit of the planet

Host CO Kelson says:
CSO: I don't want to scare any sentient beings down there by appearing in their sky like a god.   :: Smiles ::

CSO Lane says:
:: Grins ::   CO: No worries on that score...sir!

Host CO Kelson says:
CSO/FCO/XO: Let's get some readings and see if this place is worth our time.

Host FCO Flyer says:
:: Nods to the CO's statement and begins scans ::

XO Stricker says:
FCO: Ok now that we are in high orbit I need we need any readings you can give me from flight and navigation.

CSO Lane says:
:: Reconfigures her sensors to search for specific life signs, animal or humanoid ::

XO Stricker says:
CO: I am hoping it will be sir. How often are we in a place where the stars are not in their proper places?

Host FCO Flyer says:
XO: Yes, sir    :: Working on gathering data ::

Host CO Kelson says:
XO: Better than no stars at all like our last mission.

Host CO Kelson says:
XO: I have a feeling it will not disappoint.

XO Stricker says:
CO: Yeah, voids are pretty scary places. I am sure the ships CNS got a few appointments then.

CSO Lane says:
CO: Captain, I'm getting some readings now...seems to be some volcanic system that is active and some bio readings. There are other life signs but I can't recognize them yet.

Host CO Kelson says:
:: Laughs at XO's statement ::

CSO Lane says:
CO: All the readings are inconclusive. We're not going to get much more without going down there. Several wooded areas sir that could conceal a shuttle.

Host CO Kelson says:
CSO: Anyway we can take a shuttle down or transport unnoticed?

XO Stricker says:
CO: Do you think the transporters will work?

Host CO Kelson says:
CSO: Let's take a looks then.

Host FCO Flyer says:
:: Checks transporters ::

Host CO Kelson says:
XO: Mr. Stricker, you're with the Commander and me.

XO Stricker says:
CO: Yes sir!

Host CO Kelson says:
FCO: You have the bridge, Mr. Flyer.

Host FCO Flyer says:
XO: The ion storm blew out the transporter circuits.  Crews are working on them now

Host FCO Flyer says:
CO: Aye sir

XO Stricker says:
FCO: Acknowledged....

Host CO Kelson says:
:: Heads to turbolift ::

XO Stricker says:
:: Follows the CO to the turbolift ::

Host CO Kelson says:
XO: Any problems with the Captain leading this away mission?

CSO Lane says:
:: Follows Sam to the lift ::   CO: You're not thinking of handling helm are you Sam?

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: A message is sent to FCO Lorhani to report to the shuttle bay

Host CO Kelson says:
CSO: I'm not the senior pilot on this flight.   :: Smiles ::

CSO Lane says:
CO: He may not have any objections, but I sure do. You both can't be down there.

CSO Lane says:
XO: Commander, say something.

XO Stricker says:
CO: Well sir it is my duty to tell you that the CO's position is on the bridge but if you are ordering me, then I will follow your orders but I do suggest you stay here and I take over.

CSO Lane says:
:: Smiles now that Stricker is talking ::

Host CO Kelson says:
XO/CSO: I see...mutiny is it?   :: Looks between them ::

XO Stricker says:
CSO: Thank you...   :: Smiles ::

XO Stricker says:
CO: No mutiny sir, I will follow your orders.

Host CO Kelson says:
:: Smiles ::

Host CO Kelson says:
XO: Then I'm leading this expedition.  Strange circumstances call for unusual orders.

CSO Lane says:
CO: Sam, be reasonable here. You're too valuable to take such a risk.

XO Stricker says:
CO: Then I will follow your orders sir and make sure the crew also follows them too.

CSO Lane says:
:: Rolls her eyes at the CO's comment ::

XO Stricker says:
CSO: The Captain has made this an order, we will follow them.

Host CO Kelson says:
CSO: The ship will be in sure hands.  This is a possible first contact with an unknown species.

CSO Lane says:
XO: But you're supposed to be looking out for him.

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: The Away Team, consisting of the CO, XO, CSO and FCO assemble in shuttle bay one

XO Stricker says:
CSO: And I am also going to follow his order, which he has given to me here.

CSO Lane says:
CO: Sam, we haven't even identified any species at this point.

Host CO Kelson says:
CSO: Who should they meet first?  But the valuable Captain of course...   :: Smiles ::

CSO Lane says:
:: Glares ::   Self: Men!

XO Stricker says:
All: An order is an order, the Captain goes, end of story. Let's assemble out!

Host FCO Flyer says:
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