Deep Space 102 - 11004.16

"All that glitters..."

Episode 3:  A Sparkle is not always good...

Previously on DS102:

The probe that was sent from the station into the Auric cloud exploded due to inadequate shielding. The decision was made to send the USS Scorpius to take a closer look.

The Scorpius is now a few minutes from being within short-range sensor range of the cloud itself.  The Cloud is now 47 hours from the station.

Host Gerry says:
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NPC_FCO_Bailey says:
::Sitting at the helm, a bit nervous about taking the ship into the cloud::
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
::on the Bridge watching things over::
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
:: in his Ready Room ::
CSO_Lt_Sergon says:
::at science one watching over the data coming in on short range sensors::
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
::hopes that the next probe we send fairs better than the first::
CMO_Ensign_Carter says:
::On the Bridge standing next to the CSO, looking off to the side trying to catch the data as well.::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::at a secondary console, next to the OPS console::
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
:: walk out of his Ready Room , onto the Bridge ::
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
XO: Are we there yet Commander?
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::notices the CO entering the Bridge, stands up and nods::
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::goes back over the sensor readings from the probe trying to see if there was something in the last information before it was destroyed::
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
CO: A few minutes out Sir... Did you want to send out that second probe?
CMO_Ensign_Carter says:
::Salutes the CO and then continues to view the data.::
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
XO: I guess that would be the time to send it
CMO_Ensign_Carter says:
CSO:  I love the cologne you are wearing. What's it called?
CSO_Lt_Sergon says:
::looks up and comments on the XO::  CO/XO: A second probe can be ready in a matter of moments. I have a program ready for uploading to another one.
CSO_Lt_Sergon says:
::glances at the CMO::  CMO: I do see the need to add fragrance to my body, doctor.
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
CSO: We will also need one with better shielding
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
FCO: Helm, lets get that probe launched, and since the first one we sent failed possibly due to lack of shielding, lets see if a shielded probe fairs any better
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO/XO: I think we should try to recover the remains of the first probe for further analysis.
CMO_Ensign_Carter says:
CSO:  I can help you with the shielding if you would like.
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
CSO: Work with the Helm to get the coding done before it's launched, but make it quick as we only have a few minutes before we get there
CSO_Lt_Sergon says:
CO: Understood Captain. ::attempts to write a better program to increase the shielding of the probe taking power from the engine of the probe and rerouting it to the shield grid::
NPC_FCO_Bailey says:
XO: Aye, Sir. ::Punches a few buttons, adding some shielding to the next probe, sets coordinates, and prepares to launch it::
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
SC: Have you detected any remains on sensor?
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO: Let me check once again, Captain... ::goes to the console with a bit of frustration:: No, Sir, not yet...
CSO_Lt_Sergon says:
::noted the FCO input::  CO/XO: Probe is ready for launch on your command.
CSO_Lt_Sergon says:
CMO: And shielding is not in need of your expertise Doctor.
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
FCO: Launch when ready
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO/XO: Due to the lack of any detected debris, it would be logical to forget about the first probe...
NPC_FCO_Bailey says:
XO: Aye Sir, Launching now. ::Presses the launch button::
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
CSO: We had all the parameters we used for programming the first probe uploaded to the Scorpius' computers. Everything should be there to make it easier.
CMO_Ensign_Carter says:
CSO: If I may be of any assistance, let me know. I'll just stand here and help you monitor. Not much in the line of medical to do right now... That is if you don't mind?
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
::thinks about an ironic comment and then thinks better of actually voicing it::
Host Gerry says:
ACTION: The Scorpius launches another probe into the Auric cloud...
NPC_FCO_Bailey says:
XO: Probe away, Sir.
CSO_Lt_Sergon says:
::raises on eye brow on the statement of forgetting the first probe, as all data whether needed or not is always relevant::
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
CO: Skipper - probe launched.... ETA in about two minutes
CSO_Lt_Sergon says:
XO: I am begins to receive telemetry.
CSO_Lt_Sergon says:
XO: 10,000 km and closing.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::set his console to receive the telemetry, and begins reading it::
NPC_FCO_Bailey says:
::Keeps a close watch on the helm as the ship gets closer and closer to the cloud::
CSO_Lt_Sergon says:
CMO: you can watch for any bio-matter that may be within the cloud. That is to your expertise.
CSO_Lt_Sergon says:
::watching over the information from the probe::
NPC_FCO_Bailey says:
::chuckles to himself as he listens to the CSO and the CMO conversing::
CMO_Ensign_Carter says:
CSO: Yes, Sir.
CSO_Lt_Sergon says:
XO/CO: the data so far is what has already been deduced. It will reach the station in 46 hours 45 minutes 30.345b seconds. ::tapping buttons on console::
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::still trying to run simulations trying to figure out what could have caused the probe to break up::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::goes over the incoming data, trying to see if there is something that they missed the first time, before the probe exploded::
CSO_Lt_Sergon says:
SC: I am picking up radioactivity, reading 83. That is strange
CMO_Ensign_Carter says:
::Running scans for any bio-matter.::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CSO: That is unusual, but not totally abnormal... Anyway, let’s focus on that aspect.
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
CSO: Put the telemetry up on the main screen
CSO_Lt_Sergon says:
::switches what is on his screen and transfers it to teh main viewer::   XO: On screen.
CSO_Lt_Sergon says:
::scanning the gold more deeply seeing what else can be found out about the 83 isotope::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::sees the Counselor really focused on the incoming data:: CNS: Quite a mystery. ::raises an eyebrow::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::turns his attention to the Main Screen::
CSO_Lt_Sergon says:
::seeing the comparison from the last scans::  SC:  Can you confirm. It appears the gold has dropped weight by 2, perhaps that is the reason for the radiation.
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::looks over to Captain Marek:: SC: Yes it is quite the mystery, nothing I can think of seems to be a trigger for the destruction of the probe. Hopefully we'll find answers before it gets within danger range of the Station.  
CMO_Ensign_Carter says:
XO: I am picking up iota band radiation on scanners.  The effects scientifically and medically have not been studied, so we don’t' know if it is dangerous.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
All: Could this radiation be the effect of the Cloud having some sort of interaction with another phenomenon?
CMO_Ensign_Carter says:
::Begins to look for degeneration at the subatomic particle level.::
CSO_Lt_Sergon says:
SC: That would be unknown.
NPC_FCO_Bailey says:
SC: Flight sensors aren't showing anything abnormal, at the present time.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CSO / FCO: Acknowledged.
CMO_Ensign_Carter says:
::Begins to check for any accelerated radiation pressure.::
CMO_Ensign_Carter says:
::Looks for signs of dispersing dust clouds.::
CSO_Lt_Sergon says:
::goes back to the data trying to figure out the reason for the abnormal radiation and the change of the atomic weight of the gold::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO: Captain, you know I am a little paranoid, but let me recommend to double-check the ship shields, just in case...
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
CMO: Can you run some simulations and speculations on what the effects of radioactive gold would be?
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
SC: You? A little paranoid? No, you are just what we call in Starfleet, Captain's material
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO: ::nods in agreement and smiles::
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
SC: I put you in charge of that; you can take anyone to assist you
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO: Will do, Sir.
CMO_Ensign_Carter says:
XO:  Aye, Commander, but keep in mind that the effects of this have never been studied.
CMO_Ensign_Carter says:
XO:  We don't have much of a baseline to run a comparison.
CSO_Lt_Sergon says:
CMO: Take what is known of normal gold and go from there, increasing the atomic weight a little each time and let the computer show you the results.
CSO_Lt_Sergon says:
XO: The probe is beginning in to destabilize; it is losing shields.
CMO_Ensign_Carter says:
CSO: Yes, Lieutenant. ::Begins to run the simulations.::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::moves to the OPS console and begins working on the shielding systems analysis::
NPC_FCO_Bailey says:
::mumbles to himself:: self: so much for the enhanced shielding.
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
CSO: Anything indicating what's causing the shield destabilization?
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
CSO: Can the shield frequency be modulated?
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
CMO: Best guess then?
Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  The probe power core explodes ans the shields fail...
CSO_Lt_Sergon says:
XO: It is the iota band radiation. That is the cause. I am trying to compensate.
CSO_Lt_Sergon says:
XO: We just lost the probe.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
Computer: Run a simulation drill over the ships shields, using the next parameters... ::enters the data the probe collected::
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
CSO: Never mind that now, scan the debris field and see if there's anything?
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
FCO: Keep us out of that cloud
CSO_Lt_Sergon says:
::scanning the debris of the probe::
NPC_FCO_Bailey says:
XO: Direction, Sir?
CMO_Ensign_Carter says:
::continues to run a simulation using the data from the probe's telemetry, attempting to determine if their course into the cloud would be safe.::
NPC_FCO_Bailey says:
::Slows the ship::
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
OPS: work with engineering to get more shield strength.
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
FCO: keep us between the cloud and the station.... all the way back towards the station
SC_Capt_Marek says:
<OPS> XO: Aye, sir. The SC is already working on something related to that.
CSO_Lt_Sergon says:
XO: There is nothing left of the probe to scan.  It was completely destroyed.
NPC_FCO_Bailey says:
::reverses engines to keep the ship away from the cloud::
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
CSO: Impossible, there's got to be something... it didn't vanish into thin space.......
CSO_Lt_Sergon says:
XO: The molecules of the probe is scattered beyond anything that can be of any significance.
CMO_Ensign_Carter says:
CSO: Is it possible the radiation could be blocking our scans?
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
CSO: Surely, it didn't eat the probe, did it?
CSO_Lt_Sergon says:
XO: Eat Commander? Your choice of words is unfulfilling. But perhaps the radiation is effecting the scanners.
CMO_Ensign_Carter says:
XO: Maybe it's not so much that the probe is gone, but that we may not be able to detect it.
CMO_Ensign_Carter says:
XO:  Sir, we were able to get some telemetry from the other probe.  Maybe we can send in yet another probe to look for debris.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::sees the incoming results of the simulation test::
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
CSO: If that is true, then you should be able to compensate for the frequency of the radiation
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
CSO/XO: Could the radiation dissolve the probe like that?
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
CMO: Not just yet... let’s take a look at what we've got so far so we can send in a probe that doesn't explode or disappear
CSO_Lt_Sergon says:
CNS: Radiation can have unknown effects, if it is something that has not been encountered, as this is. But yes, radiation can have that effect to dissolve.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO: Captain, I have some bad news. The computer simulation resulted that the actual levels of the Iota band radiation emitted by the Cloud can breach our shielding after 45 minutes of direct exposure.
CSO_Lt_Sergon says:
XO: I am attempting to do so now.
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
SC: That is not bad news for me, I can keep the Scorpius way out of it's way. That is bad news for you and the station
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO: ::puzzled:: Captain? Anyway... That means we need to find a way to counter effect the Cloud radiation over the shielding... Or I must begin thinking in order a general evacuation of DS102... ::raises an eyebrow::
CSO_Lt_Sergon says:
SC:  That would be the logical step to take as a precaution.
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
CO: Sir, if It were me, I'd be putting everyone on the station on evac alert...  there's a lot of people there to move out of the way
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
SC: Couldn't we just move the station out of the way?
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO: The Cloud has a enormous size... I do not think we'd be able to do that on time...
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
SC: But seeing what it did to the probes I think that could also mean the destruction of DS-102
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO: I will have the operations and engineering to work immediately on a plan to do that. I will also give the order to be prepared for a total evacuation if necessary.
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
SC: We may also need to think of a way to neutralize it. We may be able to shield the ship or the station, but there may be planets in its path without shielding technologies.
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
SC: I think non essentials should be evacuated right away
CMO_Ensign_Carter says:
CO: I will prepare medical for any injuries or casualties.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CNS: That’s why it is imperative to find the way to stop its effects.
NPC_FCO_Bailey says:
CO: How do you evacuate entire planets?
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO: I am on it.
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
SC: Then, if we can do nothing for the station, we will have the time and shuttles to evacuate all the remaining crew
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::taps on the console:: CO: Order sent. If one hour before the Cloud reaches the Station, and we didn't come up with something to prevent its effect, the last personnel will abandon the Station.
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
ALL: We evacuate those we can evacuate, and we keep working on neutralizing the cloud, its effects or altering its course
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
ALL: The difficult we do at once, the impossible takes a little longer
Host Gerry says:
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