MISSION PROLOGUE: A select few have arrived on Science Station Tango Sierra.  Brave, courageous, daring - they are experts in their field, chosen for special missions.  They are PRISM, the Special Operations and Counterterrorism division of Starfleet Intelligence.  A dangerous mission into Romulan space, with a Romulan ship, and many unknowns.  As the crew assembles in the Conference Lounge, they hope for answers, which Admiral Wolfe himself and a mysterious visitor may be able to provide...

A Call To Duty Proudly Presents:
	PRISM NU,  Stardate 10306.19, "A Wrinkle In Time, Part 1"

Crew:
Commanding Officer: Commander Sarah Horn, played by Janaye Hinsley
Executive Officer: Commander Elisha Irvin, played by Elisha Irvin
Combat Pilot: Lieutenant Commander Robert Ray, played by Robert Ray
Intelligence Officer: Lieutenant Ryan Williams,  played by Ryan Williams
Strategic Operations Officer: Commander Russell Horn, played by Russell Hinsley
Assault Specialist: Lieutenant Junior Grade Thati Rowe, played by Jeremy Thacker
Combat Engineer: Lieutenant Tar Rin Mash'ev, played by Martin Shaver
Logistics Officer: Lieutenant Junior Grade Christopher Barnes, played by Chris Barnes
Combat Medic: Lieutenant Junior Grade Joanna Madson, played by Theresa Wilson
Diplomatic Corps Officer: Commander Hali Farrel, played by Matthew Bordewick

With Special Appearances By:
	Commander Sarah Horn, played by Sheri Floyahr
	Admiral Wolfe, played by Christopher Dickinson

Managed by Christopher Dickinson

<<<<<Begin Mission>>>>>

Host XO_Cmdr_Irvin says:
::sitting at the large table in the conference lounge, reading over a PADD::
LO_LtJG_Barnes says:
::sitting in his seat in the conference lounge, awaiting the briefing to begin::
Mystery_Visitor says:
:: Waiting in another room, nervous... ::
CM_LtJG_Madson says:
::Sitting next to Ryan, nervous about the whole thing::
CP_LtCmdr_Ray says:
:: waits in his seat waiting for some answers::
DCO_Cmdr_Farrel says:
::Enters the conference lounge and looks around.  She sees many of the team already assembled and takes a seat at the table.::
SO_Cmdr_Horn says:
::Enters the lounge and looks as if he is looking for someone::
IO_Lt_Williams says:
::Sits at the table, leaning back, waiting for the Intel, while giving Joanna reassuring glances::
Mystery_Visitor says:
:: Unable to sit still, gets up and paces the room...thinking, remembering... ::
Host XO_Cmdr_Irvin says:
::stands up and looks to folks in the room::  All: I believe that Admiral Wolfe will be arriving shortly.
CE_Lt_Mash`ev says:
:: Going over the vessel's systems one more time, becoming as familiar with them as he could before they launched. ::
Host Adm_Wolfe says:
::Watches his guest pace::  Guest: We will change things this time.  We should go.
Mystery_Visitor says:
:: Looks to the Admiral and nods ::   Adm: I hope so, Admiral...I hope so...   :: Voice fades ::
Host Adm_Wolfe says:
::Stands and leads the way out of the door towards the Conference Lounge::
Mystery_Visitor says:
:: Follows the Admiral ::
Host XO_Cmdr_Irvin says:
::sees the ADM enter::  ALL: ADMIRAL ON DECK!
DCO_Cmdr_Farrel says:
::Looks to the person who breaks the silence.  That must be commander Irvin...  She looks at the rest of the table, matching the faces with the names.::
Host XO_Cmdr_Irvin says:
::comes to attention::
LO_LtJG_Barnes says:
::stands at attention::
CE_Lt_Mash`ev says:
:: Puts Engineering PADD down to pay attention when Adm. enters. ::
SO_Cmdr_Horn says:
::Comes to attention::
IO_Lt_Williams says:
::Stands up::
CE_Lt_Mash`ev says:
:: Stands at attention. ::
CM_LtJG_Madson says:
::Comes to attn::
CP_LtCmdr_Ray says:
:: stands at attention::
DCO_Cmdr_Farrel says:
::Pulled from her thoughts, after a slight pause, stands to attention.::
Host Adm_Wolfe says:
::Leads the way in, his guest following::
Mystery_Visitor says:
:: Enters the room behind the Admiral ::
CM_LtJG_Madson says:
::Looks at the person behind the Admiral, wondering whom that might be::
SO_Cmdr_Horn says:
::Sees Sarah enter the room::
Cmdr_Horn says:
:: Looks around and sees many familiar faces ::
Host Adm_Wolfe says:
All: Everyone sit down.  We have less time than originally thought.  You may or may not recognize my guest...
SO_Cmdr_Horn says:
::Has a seat::
LO_LtJG_Barnes says:
::surprised that he's finally seeing the admiral, sits back down::
Host XO_Cmdr_Irvin says:
::takes seat, PADD in hand::
CM_LtJG_Madson says:
::Sees the others reseat themselves and follows suit::
Host XO_Cmdr_Irvin says:
::recognizes the guest as the CO::
Cmdr_Horn says:
:: Takes a seat trying not to look into the eyes of those assembled ::
CE_Lt_Mash`ev says:
:: Sits, watches with keen interest. ::
Host Adm_Wolfe says:
All: This is Commander Horn.  Previously assigned as the PRISM Nu commanding officer... but not the one you know.
SO_Cmdr_Horn says:
::Notices that there is something odd about Sarah::
CP_LtCmdr_Ray says:
:: sits back down in the chair::
DCO_Cmdr_Farrel says:
::Takes her seat::
IO_Lt_Williams says:
::Sits down::
Host Adm_Wolfe says:
All: She comes from about six months in the future.  You see, you have already embarked on this mission... and failed.  Several times, perhaps.
Cmdr_Horn says:
:: Face remains stoic...hard ::
CM_LtJG_Madson says:
::Turns white::  Self:  Oh no.
CE_Lt_Mash`ev says:
Self:  No!
IO_Lt_Williams says:
Self: Darn, I was looking for a big fat reward at the end too... ::Shakes his head::
Host XO_Cmdr_Irvin says:
::listening intently::
CM_LtJG_Madson says:
::Glances at Ryan to see his reaction::
Cmdr_Horn says:
:: Holds back but wanting to blurt out an affirmative ::
IO_Lt_Williams says:
::grins, but turns serious::
Host Adm_Wolfe says:
All: Hopefully with her help, we can change things this time.  ::Sets a PADD down, and makes eye contact with everyone assembled::
CM_LtJG_Madson says:
::Smiles a little at Ryan's comment, relaxing the tiniest bit::
Host Adm_Wolfe says:
All: Has everyone oriented themselves with the Romulan ship and mission data as has been related to you?
CM_LtJG_Madson says:
::In a high voice inside her head...'We hope?'::
SO_Cmdr_Horn says:
Adm: Yes sir.
Cmdr_Horn says:
:: Swallows hard, her mind is racing.  Begins to bounce her knee in anticipation ::
IO_Lt_Williams says:
::Nods in a confident manner::
LO_LtJG_Barnes says:
Adm: Aye sir.
Host XO_Cmdr_Irvin says:
::nods::  ADM: Aye....  
CP_LtCmdr_Ray says:
Adm: most interesting
CE_Lt_Mash`ev says:
Adm: Aye, sir.
DCO_Cmdr_Farrel says:
::Wonder how many times she has already died.::  Adm: Yes sir...
Host Adm_Wolfe says:
CP: Interesting, Lieutenant Commander?
CP_LtCmdr_Ray says:
ADMR: yes, most, the Romulan ship for one
Cmdr_Horn says:
:: Unable to hold back ::   All:  You need to do more than orient yourselves with that data...
Cmdr_Horn says:
All: You need to memorize it...make it a part of your very existence!  Your lives depend on it!
Host XO_Cmdr_Irvin says:
::looks over to Horn::  Cmdr: Can you elaborate?
SO_Cmdr_Horn says:
Cmdr_Horn: What happened to you Sarah?
CP_LtCmdr_Ray says:
ADMR: May I ask some more information on why we failed?
Cmdr_Horn says:
:: Stands and begins to pace ::
Host Adm_Wolfe says:
::Stands, watching his guest pace::
Cmdr_Horn says:
SO: You don't want all the gory details...yet
CE_Lt_Mash`ev says:
:: Wonders, again, if he's memorized everything he needs to know about the Romulan vessel. Eyes the PADD but resists picking it up and studying again. ::
CM_LtJG_Madson says:
::Watches the guest pacing, adds to her anxiety::
DCO_Cmdr_Farrel says:
::Sighs audibly at the mention of gory details.::
Cmdr_Horn says:
All: THIS information will spare you!  It will spare you all...
CM_LtJG_Madson says:
Self:  Yes, I do.  I want to avoid the gore!
Host XO_Cmdr_Irvin says:
::getting a little frustrated and thinks to self::  Self: WHAT information?
Cmdr_Horn says:
:: Sits back down a moment, exhausted ::
DCO_Cmdr_Farrel says:
Cmdr Horn: Maybe you better start from the beginning...
IO_Lt_Williams says:
::Sighs, and waits for information:: Cmdr_Horn: With all due respect, Ma'am, I think we need to know everything we can... just like you mentioned before of the Romulan ship.
Cmdr_Horn says:
:: Breathing heavily and looks at each member... ::   All: You need to memorize the data.  Don't follow normal 'Starfleet regulations'!  Prepare for the unexpected...
Cmdr_Horn says:
:: Gets solemn a moment... ::
Cmdr_Horn says:
All: Everything was going fine...until we beamed down.
LO_LtJG_Barnes says:
::looks shocked, as he's followed SF Regs as a guideline to living since he graduated::
Cmdr_Horn says:
:: Looks back to the crew ::
Cmdr_Horn says:
All: The energy signal was traced...
DCO_Cmdr_Farrel says:
::Looks into Horn's eyes, feeling her out telepathically.::
Host XO_Cmdr_Irvin says:
::listens intently::
Cmdr_Horn says:
All: The Away Team was captured...   :: Stands and turns her back to the crew ::
Cmdr_Horn says:
:: Looks out the window a moment ::
IO_Lt_Williams says:
::Inwardly doubts the Cmdr, but she is here none-the-less.  His knife hangs confidently from his leg::
Host XO_Cmdr_Irvin says:
Cmdr: Captured?  How?  Starfleet Transporter Signals are encrypted so that can't happen.....
CM_LtJG_Madson says:
::Unless someone gave them away...::
CE_Lt_Mash`ev says:
:: Wonders if he was on the away team or if he stayed back and beamed them to their doom. ::
Host XO_Cmdr_Irvin says:
Cmdr: Or do you mean post materialization
Host Adm_Wolfe says:
XO: You're not dealing with a Starfleet ship, remember?
Host XO_Cmdr_Irvin says:
::shakes head and rolls eyes::  ADM: Of course...  ::makes a note on his PADD::
Cmdr_Horn says:
All: The Capture happened rather quickly...there wasn't much time to...react
CM_LtJG_Madson says:
::Glances at Ryan quickly, feeling his doubt::
Host XO_Cmdr_Irvin says:
::looks at the CE briefly and sizes him up::
Cmdr_Horn says:
All: I remember seeing...   :: Gets a far away look in her eyes ::   ...seeing the planet...
Host XO_Cmdr_Irvin says:
::turns attention back to the Commander::
IO_Lt_Williams says:
::Glances over at Joanna, suddenly realizing she is reading him, and shakes his head, with a smile on his face::
CP_LtCmdr_Ray says:
XO; the transporter signal can be traced with little means, just like a ships internal sensors report an intruder alert
CE_Lt_Mash`ev says:
:: Intently listening to every word Cmdr_Horn is saying. ::
Cmdr_Horn says:
:: Remembers the faces of the Away Team...remembers it all... ::
Host Adm_Wolfe says:
::Picks up his PADD::  All: This secondary briefing is to inform you on as much as we know, what we think should be changed, and to tell you additional data that was not available earlier.
CM_LtJG_Madson says:
::Feels the pain from commander Horn.  Catches Ryan's glance and smiles::
DCO_Cmdr_Farrel says:
::Lets out a chilled breath, as she senses telepathic blocks burying what must be unimaginably horrible memories from the mission::

ACTION: The viewscreen in the room comes online as the Admiral pushes a button on his PADD

Host XO_Cmdr_Irvin says:
::hears the CP, but does not respond quite yet::
IO_Lt_Williams says:
::Looks over to Cmdr_Horn, wishing she would say something intact and intelligible::
Host XO_Cmdr_Irvin says:
::turns attention to the viewer::

INFO: A building compound can be seen, with various sites highlighted.

Cmdr_Horn says:
:: Glances at the viewscreen from the corner of her eyes... ::
DCO_Cmdr_Farrel says:
Horn: how did you escape, commander?
CE_Lt_Mash`ev says:
:: Tears his eyes away from Cmdr_Horn so that he can study the viewscreen. ::
IO_Lt_Williams says:
::Looks at the compound, analyzing all the data.  Now THIS is something more interesting::
DCO_Cmdr_Farrel says:
Horn: How did you escape, commander?
Host XO_Cmdr_Irvin says:
::quietly looking at the viewer - beginning to wonder momentarily if he himself made it or was able to do some good::
CM_LtJG_Madson says:
::Puts the outlines of the compound into memory, orienting herself with the layout::
Cmdr_Horn says:
:: Is drawn from her reverie ::
Host Adm_Wolfe says:
::Stops from his speech to let the Commander answer questions, not liking being interrupted::
Cmdr_Horn says:
DCO: Through an experiment...that is how I came to be here.   :: Keeps her back to the crew staring at space ::
Cmdr_Horn says:
All: You need to memorize everything that is being given to you here.
DCO_Cmdr_Farrel says:
::Looks back from Horn the admiral, who is noticeably flustered from waiting.:: Adm: Sorry sir...
SO_Cmdr_Horn says:
Cmdr_Horn: What did they do to you Sarah? The more info we have the better we can stop it from happening again.
CM_LtJG_Madson says:
::Becomes very interested in this "experiment"::
Cmdr_Horn says:
:: Turns back around to face the crew ::   All: The Away Team was tortured...
CM_LtJG_Madson says:
::Wants to ask more, but glances at the admiral, having already sensed his irritation at the other questions::
CP_LtCmdr_Ray says:
:: watches the information given with interest::
Cmdr_Horn says:
:: Looks around at the faces... ::   All: I am the only one to have made it back.
CE_Lt_Mash`ev says:
:: Feels the blood rush from his face at the mention of everyone else's death. ::
Cmdr_Horn says:
:: Stronger ::  All: You HAVE to be prepared...and THIS    :: Points to the viewscreen ::   WILL save your lives
Host XO_Cmdr_Irvin says:
::inhales deeply and then exhales at the hearing of his future demise, still paying attention::
CE_Lt_Mash`ev says:
:: Studies the viewscreen, the announcement of his future death helping to imprint the images there onto his mind. ::
CP_LtCmdr_Ray says:
Cmdr Horn: you were a "guinea pig " for using the time orb?
IO_Lt_Williams says:
Self: Darn, I didn't count on dieing... well, I'll try to take a few of them out with me.
DCO_Cmdr_Farrel says:
::Shifts uneasily, and looks at the compound on the viewer::
Cmdr_Horn says:
:: Looks directly at the CP ::   CP: Yes...exactly
LO_LtJG_Barnes says:
::almost allows his jaw to drop, as he feels a sinking feeling in his stomach::
Host XO_Cmdr_Irvin says:
CP: Let's let her continue Mr. Ray...  
IO_Lt_Williams says:
Cmdr_Horn: Did a future version of you come to your mission briefing, or are you the first to come back?
Cmdr_Horn says:
:: Quietly ::   All: The torture is not pretty...
CP_LtCmdr_Ray says:
:: nods respectively::
Cmdr_Horn says:
IO: From what I can surmise...I am Sarah Horn...but...
Cmdr_Horn says:
IO: I am from the future
CM_LtJG_Madson says:
::Whispers urgently::  IO:  Ryan...that's not funny!
IO_Lt_Williams says:
Self: They would have to kill me before they tried to torture me. ::Bits his jaw down hard::
IO_Lt_Williams says:
::Turns to CM_Madson:: CM: It was a serious question.
Cmdr_Horn says:
All: Prepare for mind evasion...
Cmdr_Horn says:
All: Prepare for physical mutilation...
Cmdr_Horn says:
All: Remember your basic Starfleet training and the specialized skills you've learn
CM_LtJG_Madson says:
::Recoils at the thought of mind evasion.  She can't even imagine that::
LO_LtJG_Barnes says:
::uneasily shifts in his chair:: Horn: With all due respect. commander, shouldn't we try and avoid the torture rather than prepare for it?
IO_Lt_Williams says:
::Sighs, not having his answer fully answered::
Cmdr_Horn says:
All: Your worse nightmares are just a walk in the park
IO_Lt_Williams says:
::Shows respect, but still does not believe any of it.  He can change his own future::
Host Adm_Wolfe says:
::Taps his foot, waiting to get on with his information, since it would answer all their questions::
Host XO_Cmdr_Irvin says:
::sees that the Admiral is getting impatient::  All: Perhaps we should let the Admiral continue....
Cmdr_Horn says:
:: Looks directly at the IO ::   IO: You THINK?  You don't know what happened...THIS information WILL change the future for you all
DCO_Cmdr_Farrel says:
::Crosses her legs and sits back, waiting.::
LO_LtJG_Barnes says:
XO: ::barely audible:: As you wish, sir.
CP_LtCmdr_Ray says:
:: nods respectively::
Cmdr_Horn says:
:: Looks to the Admiral ::  ADM: My apologies, sir     :: Turns back to the window ::
IO_Lt_Williams says:
::holds back a question::
Host Adm_Wolfe says:
::Turns back to the screen::  All: As I was getting to.  This is the compound on Eta Corvi where the Orb is being held.
Host Adm_Wolfe says:
All: From long range scans, we have determined that there is a sensor scrambling field, although we can read the compound itself.  It is likely that the compound has transporter inhibitors as well
Host Adm_Wolfe says:
All: Commander Horn has given us a basic interior design, as much as she knows.  We know there are holding cells here, and at least two labs, here and here.  ::pointing::
Host Adm_Wolfe says:
All: Beyond that, we have no idea.  We have basic dimensions...
DCO_Cmdr_Farrel says:
::And this vague information is supposed to save our lives?::
Host Adm_Wolfe says:
All: From the Commander's report, we know that it has highly sophisticated sensors, which we would expect from the Tal Shiar.  You will have to find a way to mask your transporter signature when you get there, and perhaps mask the ship once there.
Host Adm_Wolfe says:
All: Remember, you all have died on this mission.  Captured, or killed all of you.  Commander Horn was the last alive, and was used to test the Orb.  We cannot know what other changes to the time line exist.  Perhaps the Romulans have already sent ships back in time, far back, destroying the Federation before it formed.
CM_LtJG_Madson says:
::Wants to know what kind of labs those are...experimenting on what...or whom?::
CP_LtCmdr_Ray says:
ALL: we may be able to improve the cloak on our way there
Host XO_Cmdr_Irvin says:
::looks to the CE::  CE: Looks like you have your work cut out for you Lieutenant......
CE_Lt_Mash`ev says:
XO: Aye, sir.  :: Looks nervously at the PADD in front of him. ::
Host Adm_Wolfe says:
::Looks at the IO::  IO: I know you are holding onto a question or two.  Speak.
SO_Cmdr_Horn says:
::Raises hand::
IO_Lt_Williams says:
Adm: I was just going to say that I wish Cmdr Horn would tell us everything, gory or not, so we can walk into this with both eyes open.
IO_Lt_Williams says:
::Shrugs::
CM_LtJG_Madson says:
::Looks at the admiral, then looks at Ryan, wondering if Wolfe is telepathic::
DCO_Cmdr_Farrel says:
IO: I'm not sure if that would be helpful, hearing the gory details of our torture could do more harm then good...
SO_Cmdr_Horn says:
Adm: Sir?
Host Adm_Wolfe says:
IO: I believe she answered that.  The Romulans tracked the transporter somehow, and were on the away team and ship not long after.  The methods of torture were rather inhumane, and knowing what they used on you does not help us prepare you for that torture.
IO_Lt_Williams says:
::Looks around::
IO_Lt_Williams says:
::Nods, content for now:: ADM: Thank you sir.
Cmdr_Horn says:
All: Which is why you have to mask the ship's signature BEFORE you get there.  You have to improve upon all the equipment you have.  And remember, you have to work outside of 'Starfleet regulations'
SO_Cmdr_Horn says:
Adm: Sir?
Host Adm_Wolfe says:
SO: Yes, go ahead.
SO_Cmdr_Horn says:
Adm: Why don't we just travel back in time and prevent the Romulans from stealing the Orb at all?
CP_LtCmdr_Ray says:
SO; simple, we don't have the orb right now
Host Adm_Wolfe says:
SO: To be honest, we're still not entirely certain how they managed to get the Orb.  Also, we cannot risk further disruptions to the timeline.  The fabric of time and space is fragile, as it has been explained to me.
SO_Cmdr_Horn says:
CP: We don't need the Orb for time travel.
DCO_Cmdr_Farrel says:
All: If the mission goes wrong again....and one of us does make it to the orb of time, perhaps we should use it to send us to a time before the orb was stolen?
SO_Cmdr_Horn says:
Adm: I think under the circumstances it would be more productive to travel back than risk the Romulans having the ability to tamper more than they already have.
Host Adm_Wolfe says:
SO: Commander, we cannot risk destroying time and space as we know it.
Host XO_Cmdr_Irvin says:
::look around the room:: All: I know what some of you are thinking.  I think that if a slingshot was truly an option, we wouldn't be here in the first place.....  
Host Adm_Wolfe says:
::Nods::  All: Your XO has the idea.
CE_Lt_Mash`ev says:
Self: Maybe we already tried to go back in time?
CM_LtJG_Madson says:
::Thinks playing with time is ridiculous.  The minutest change could change everything::
SO_Cmdr_Horn says:
Adm: We have three known instances of time travel by a starship and it didnt destroy the fabric of the universe. Besides if the Romulans are allowed to have that Orb any longer we be beaten and never even get to fire a shot.
CM_LtJG_Madson says:
::Looks at the SO and thinks we wouldn't know what it changed::
Host XO_Cmdr_Irvin says:
SO: I believe that if we all are calm and give the Admiral our undivided attention, I am sure that we will be given the knowledge and tools we need to complete this mission, even knowing what the possible outcome is.
Cmdr_Horn says:
All: You all have the same data.  You all have the same information.  USE it to your advantage.
CM_LtJG_Madson says:
::Waits for the admiral to finish::
DCO_Cmdr_Farrel says:
::Suddenly realizes, if she wasn't on this team, she'd be safe and cozy on the Artemis and suddenly the fabric of time could just cease.  At least here she had a chance to fight::

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