MISSION SUMMARY:

The Scimitar continues to patrol the Cardassian/ Federation DMZ.

Probes sent into the DMZ have picked up a small metallic object, approximately 60-75 years old from surface scans, drifting towards federation space.  There is as yet no conclusive data on it's point of origin though it's general design seems to match several dozen near by races.

The pod is emitting a slight energy signature which seems to be centered around an internal cavity containing organic matter.

The Scimitar Beamed the pod into a shuttle bay after it had drifted into federation space securing it within an containment field.

At present the ship is also being plagued by a series of failures in minor backup systems which may or may not be related to a slight flux in the EPS systems.

Both problems present no current danger to the ship or the containment field.

Host KevinB says:
<<<<<Resume Mission>>>>>

Host CO_CAPT_Andersen says:
@::in the Mameluke, about an hour out of DS9...current situation report on his PADD::

Host CO_CAPT_Andersen says:
@::notes the transfers of Bergin and Kelly...mumbles something about the Academy bypassing his ship for replacements::

CIV_Ve`Qudor says:
::at bridge walking around carrying a PADD, and every few seconds he checks some thing on the PADD and mumbles::

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
::goes careening out of her quarters on her way to Engineering::

Host CO_CAPT_Andersen says:
@::finally comes within visual range of the Scimitar...back home, at last::

CIV_Ve`Qudor says:
::looks at the fellow officers at the bridge and looks puzzled::

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
::changing the hollow pip for the solid gold one::  Self:  Blasted uniform I am late.

Host CO_CAPT_Andersen says:
@::opens hailing frequency:: COM: Scimitar: USS Scimitar, this is the Federation shuttlecraft Mameluke, requesting permission to dock.

CIV_Ve`Qudor says:
::runs to the COMM:: COM: Mameluke: One moment ::checks:: you are clear to dock, welcome back Sir.

CNS_LT_Fast-Jappic says:
::on the bridge in her chair::

Host CO_CAPT_Andersen says:
@COM: Scimitar: Acknowledged and thanks... ::doesn't recall the voice:: Scimitar out. ::closes channel, begins approach::

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
::trips over her feet falling out of the TL:: Self: Blasted TL is stopping short of its mark.  Must fix that.

Host CO_CAPT_Andersen says:
<CPO_Hansen>::in Pre-Fly, watching as Mameluke makes its approach:: COM: Mameluke: Mameluke, this is Primary Flight...you are cleared to land on approach pattern Bravo.

Host CO_CAPT_Andersen says:
@::smirks as he hears Hansen's voice:: COM: Hansen: Affirmative, Chief...good to hear your voice again. I have the ball...making final approach now.

CIV_Ve`Qudor says:
::sits at COMM day dreaming::

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
::walks into Engineering and stops::  Self: My god it feels good to be home again.

Host CO_CAPT_Andersen says:
@::brings the shuttle in, touching Mameluke down right on target::

CIV_Ve`Qudor says:
::notices the XO return:: XO: The CO is about to dock sir.

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
::notices that the big display board is going flash happy and walks over to it::

Host CO_CAPT_Andersen says:
::shuts down the engines, locks down controls and grabs his duffel from the co-pilot's seat::

Host XO_LtCmdr_Jappic says:
CIV:  Tell him we are glad that he has returned.

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
ALL:  Ok what the devil is going on down here??  Why is this board flashing like a Christmas tree??

CNS_LT_Fast-Jappic says:
::looks over to the XO:: XO: going to take away all my fun are you?

Host XO_LtCmdr_Jappic says:
CNS:  You have the bridge, I’m going to go see the Captain.

Host CO_CAPT_Andersen says:
<Hansen> PO_Hofman: You have the watch. I'll be down on the deck.
CNS_LT_Fast-Jappic says:
::smiles:: XO: Ok.

Host CO_CAPT_Andersen says:
<Hofman> Hansen: Aye, Chief. ::monitors board::

CIV_Ve`Qudor says:
::looks back at the XO leaving and he suddenly has an idea::

Host XO_LtCmdr_Jappic says:
::Goes into the TL and instructs it to go to the shuttlebay.::

CIV_Ve`Qudor says:
::looks back at the CNS and grins::

Host CO_CAPT_Andersen says:
::as soon as doors open, steps down onto the deck of his ship::

Host XO_LtCmdr_Jappic says:
::Leaves the turbolift and heads for the shuttlebay.::

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
::looks at the board and sees a bunch of non important relays have failed and their backup systems have not kicked in yet:: Self: Blasted youngsters!!

Host CO_CAPT_Andersen says:
<Hansen> CO: Welcome back, sir. How's Earth?

CNS_LT_Fast-Jappic says:
::is reading a report, staring down at it::

Host XO_LtCmdr_Jappic says:
::Sees the Captain.::  CO:  Sir, I'm pleased that you have returned to us in perfect condition.

Host CO_CAPT_Andersen says:
Hansen: Still Paradise and not a Borg to be found.

CIV_Ve`Qudor says:
::Scratches his head noticing the CNS is ignoring him::

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
Ens. Harrison: Take a man and go to Jefferies tube NJ64 and replace the relays that have burned out.

CIV_Ve`Qudor says:
::Coughs loudly::

Host CO_CAPT_Andersen says:
XO: Thank you, Commander. Well...maybe not perfect. Starfleet grilled me about the Borg presence. They're curious, to say the least.

Host CO_CAPT_Andersen says:
XO: But enough about me...what's our status?
CNS_LT_Fast-Jappic says:
::looks up from her PADD at the loud cough::

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
<Ens. Harrison>:  Yes Ma'am  ::not quite liking the idea of taking orders from a woman::

Host XO_LtCmdr_Jappic says:
CO:  During our patrol we found a small life pod with organic residue clinged onto it.  The life isn't sentient and the science teams are preparing the shuttlebay for a containment field if we beam over the pod.

CIV_Ve`Qudor says:
::smiles widely at her direction then turns to his console::

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
Ens. Harrison:  Are you aware that I am telepathic and empathic?  And that I can read your emotions??

Host CO_CAPT_Andersen says:
XO: How far along on those preparations?

CNS_LT_Fast-Jappic says:
::Smiles back and returns to her PADD::

CIV_Ve`Qudor says:
::mumbles out loud and rethinking of his strategy::

CNS_LT_Fast-Jappic says:
::looks up again:: CIV: Pardon?

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
<Ens. Harrison>: No ma’am I wasn't aware of that.  Sorry sir.

Host XO_LtCmdr_Jappic says:
CO:  We're 23% complete sir.  Another twenty minutes estimated time.

CIV_Ve`Qudor says:
::looks back:: CNS: Ma'am?

CNS_LT_Fast-Jappic says:
::looks confused:: CIV:: didn't you say something?

CIV_Ve`Qudor says:
CNS: Did you want me to say any thing? ::Laughs::

Host CO_CAPT_Andersen says:
CO: Then don't let me stop you. I'll be up shortly - first, though, I thought you should know that Chief Hansen here has been selected for advancement to senior chief. ::grins at Hansen::

CNS_LT_Fast-Jappic says:
::Shakes head:: CIV:: I'm sorry, I must be hearing things.

Host XO_LtCmdr_Jappic says:
CO:  Yes sir, noted.

Host CO_CAPT_Andersen says:
<Hansen>::dumbfounded look on his face:: CO: I...I didn't think I'd be up for selection for another six months, at least...thank you, sir.

Host XO_LtCmdr_Jappic says:
CO:  You're work has been excellent to say the least Chief.

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
Ens. Spanner: I want you to take a man and go to Jefferies tube NJ76 and replace the ODN conduit that blew out with a new one.  I have to get this containment field up.

Host CO_CAPT_Andersen says:
<Hansen> XO: Thank you, sir, I appreciate it. 'Course, this ship is easier to work on than the freighters I used to tinker around with.

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
::watches as more relays blow::  Self:  Razzelfrat

Host CO_CAPT_Andersen says:
Hansen: Promotion should be final by next week; we'll pin on your new insignia then.

Host CO_CAPT_Andersen says:
::extends hand:: Hansen: Congratulations...Senior Chief.

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
*CO*: Captain, I got a problem here and it is beginning to spread.

CIV_Ve`Qudor says:
self: I wish some thing would happen.. ::thinks about some thing::

Host CO_CAPT_Andersen says:
<Hansen>::shakes CO's hand::

Host CO_CAPT_Andersen says:
*CEO* I see you're already diving in to your new duties, Lieutenant...what's going on?

Host XO_LtCmdr_Jappic says:
::Listens to the comm from the new CEO.::

CNS_LT_Fast-Jappic says:
::gets out of the chair and stands up, stretching her legs::

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
Ens. Johnson:  Take some isolinear chips and replace the ones in the secondary computer core that have burned out.

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
Self:  Now, what else is there::still watching the relays as they go offline::

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
Self:  Blasted relays.  Why are they still going offline???  ::scratches head::

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
::walks over to the other side of engineering and taps some controls on the panel and some of the red lights go out signaling that the relays were fixed::

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
Self: Well that is better.  Wait a minute why are communications offline on Deck 4??

CIV_Ve`Qudor says:
::hears a noise from behind and notices the CNS getting up:: CNS: are you going some where Ma'am?

CIV_Ve`Qudor says:
::notices a blink on the console:: CNS: Comm on deck 4 just went offline Ma'am

Host CO_CAPT_Andersen says:
*CEO* Andersen to Engineering...Lieutenant Shemara, report!

CNS_LT_Fast-Jappic says:
CIV: Nope, just stretching.

CNS_LT_Fast-Jappic says:
CIV: Do you know why?

Host CO_CAPT_Andersen says:
<Hansen>::rushes to auxiliary systems board on shuttlebay wall, calls up status:: CO: Captain, all of our comm gear on Deck 4 is offline.

CIV_Ve`Qudor says:
CNS: Should I contact the CEO?

CNS_LT_Fast-Jappic says:
::nods:: CIV: Yes, please do.

CIV_Ve`Qudor has been sending messages to you too rapidly, and is now being ignored.

Host CO_CAPT_Andersen says:
Hansen: But how would that affect Engineering? ::taps button on console:: *CEO* Repeat, Andersen to Engineering...report, Lieutenant Shemara!

Host XO_LtCmdr_Jappic says:
CO:  Should I report to the bridge, sir?

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
*CO*:  Captain we got a small problem here in engineering.  I have lost communication with deck 4 and some of the isolinear chips in the secondary computer core have blown out.

CNS_LT_Fast-Jappic says:
CIV: Hmmm, well it's her first day

CNS_LT_Fast-Jappic says:
CIV:: I'll try
CNS_LT_Fast-Jappic says:
~~T'Ponga: Hey down there.~~~

Host CO_CAPT_Andersen says:
::relieved his comm got through:: *CEO* Replace those chips ASAP and send a team to Deck 4 to restore the COMMS. XO: Commander, head to Engineering and see if you can help out Lieutenant Shemara. I'm headed to the bridge. ::shoulders duffel::

Host CO_CAPT_Andersen says:
Hansen: Ch...uh, Senior Chief, you're with the XO.

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
Ens. T'Chu:  Take a repair kit and go to Jefferies tube kh147 and replace the seven relays that just failed.

Host CO_CAPT_Andersen says:
<Hansen>::grins:: CO: Aye, sir.

Host XO_LtCmdr_Jappic says:
CO:  Yes sir.  ::Goes to a turbolift and instructs it to go to Main Engineering.::

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
~~~*Nova*: Busy and hectic!~~~

Host CO_CAPT_Andersen says:
::heads for nearest TL, gets in:: TL: Bridge.

CNS_LT_Fast-Jappic says:
~~T'Ponga:: Well you wanted to switch~~

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
::races over to the big board and watches as a few more relays blow::

CNS_LT_Fast-Jappic says:
::Hears a console beep and reads it:: CIV: That probe’s coming in our space in 20 seconds

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
~~~*Nova:*  Yeah I know but this is ridiculous.~~~

Host CO_CAPT_Andersen says:
::TL doors open on the bridge...his first view of it in more than 2 weeks::

Host XO_LtCmdr_Jappic says:
::Leaves the turbolift and enters main engineering.::

Host CO_CAPT_Andersen says:
<Hansen>::follows XO::

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
Self: Now hold on there has got to be a reason for the relays to burn out.  ::runs a level 4 diagnostic on the relays::

Host XO_LtCmdr_Jappic says:
CEO:  Report.

CNS_LT_Fast-Jappic says:
CO: The Probe is entering Federation space in less than 2o seconds sir

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
::whirls around at the sound of the XO::

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
XO: Sir!

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
XO: I am running a level 4 diagnostic of the relays.  There has to be reason for them to burn out.

Host XO_LtCmdr_Jappic says:
::Smiles a little.::  CEO:  At ease Lieutenant.  What's your status?

Host CO_CAPT_Andersen says:
CNS: Very well.

Host XO_LtCmdr_Jappic says:
CEO:  What has been affected by these burn outs?

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
XO: Mostly the relays.  Sir I really need to do a level 2 scan of the backup relays, and subsystems

Host CO_CAPT_Andersen says:
CIV: Prepare to transport the probe as per the first officer's plan...I'm sorry, Mr. ...

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
XO:  There could be a surge in the plasma relays which might be the reason.  But without that diagnostic I can't tell.

Host XO_LtCmdr_Jappic says:
CEO:  Proceed.

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
XO: Sir you are aware that a level 2 diagnostic on those systems could take 5.78 hours.

Host CO_CAPT_Andersen says:
CIV: Welcome aboard. Prepare to beam the probe into the containment field in the shuttlebay.

Host XO_LtCmdr_Jappic says:
CEO:  Sometimes we have to be patient for our results.

Host CO_CAPT_Andersen says:
<Hansen> XO, CEO: Sir, ma'am...there may be a way to speed up the process. I know a few shortcuts to get the results we need.

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
XO: I know sir but what you don't understand is that if I lose anymore relays the containment fields you ordered might not hold.  Besides the primary computer core is down for repairs.

Host XO_LtCmdr_Jappic says:
Hansen:  Work with Lieutenant Shemara to speed up the process.

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
::looks at Hansen::

Host CO_CAPT_Andersen says:
<Hansen> xo: Aye, sir.

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
XO: I am going to try something sir, it may not be quite in the regulation book but it should work.

Host XO_LtCmdr_Jappic says:
CEO:  What are you suggesting?

Host CO_CAPT_Andersen says:
CIV: Hold on my order. CNS: Are we getting any type of signal from that probe...anything that would interfere with our systems?

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
XO:  Well sir, I could rewire the primary relays to run on the secondary EPS and limit the flow of the plasma.

CNS_LT_Fast-Jappic says:
CO: Non sir

Host XO_LtCmdr_Jappic says:
CEO:  I'm no engineer, but that sounds dangerous

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
XO: At least we wouldn't loose any more relays.  That would give us a chance to fix the remaining relays.  Sir I know but it will work.

Host CO_CAPT_Andersen says:
<Hansen> xo, CEO: That would slow down some of our systems to a crawl...but if you shut down non-essential secondary systems, it could work.

Host CO_CAPT_Andersen says:
CNS: Thank you, Lieutenant. CIV: Mr. Ve'Qudor, begin transport.

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
XO:  It.......Blasted!!! there go 13 more and now an anti-gravity generator failure!

Host XO_LtCmdr_Jappic says:
CEO:  We are short-handed enough as it is, we don't need to lose anyone else.  Hansen:  Instruct the Captain we are shutting down non-essential secondary systems.

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
XO:  Sir at this rate we won't be moving at all.  The next systems that will go are the propulsion systems.

Host CO_CAPT_Andersen says:
<Hansen> xo: Aye, sir. ::turns to comm panel:: *CO* Engineering to Bridge...Captain, the XO reports that we're going to have to shut down non-essential secondary systems. Lieutenant Shemara is going to reroute primary systems through the secondary EPS.

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
XO: I think I see part of the problem.

Host KevinB says:
Action: The probe, drifting in space, shimmers leaving nothing but cold empty black vacuum. Inside a scimitar shuttlebay a similar shimmering occurs and then... Probe

Host XO_LtCmdr_Jappic says:
CEO:  Yes?

Host CO_CAPT_Andersen says:
<PO_Hofman>*CO* Shuttlebay to bridge...we have the probe. Containment field is holding.

CIV_Ve`Qudor says:
::turns to the CO:: CO: the probe was teleported, sir.

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
XO: There might be a problem with the sup processors in the primary core.

Host CO_CAPT_Andersen says:
*Hofman* Acknowledged. Keep an eye on it. Bridge out.

Host XO_LtCmdr_Jappic says:
CEO:  Can it be repaired?

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
XO: Sure it can be repaired but I have to take the primary core offline and shunt the power to the secondary core.

Host CO_CAPT_Andersen says:
<Hansen> xo: With some of the secondary systems offline, it shouldn't pose a problem...provided we don't lose any more relays.

Host XO_LtCmdr_Jappic says:
*CO*  Sir, Lieutenant Shemara has found that the problem may be with the sub-processors in the primary core.  They've requested to take the primary core offline and shut down the power to the secondary core.

Host CO_CAPT_Andersen says:
*XO* Try to get that primary core back up as soon as you can. I don't want to burden our secondary systems any more than absolutely necessary.

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
XO: Sir if I get moving I might be able to keep any more from happening'

Host CO_CAPT_Andersen says:
*XO* Proceed as you've discussed.

Host XO_LtCmdr_Jappic says:
*CO*  Acknowledged sir.

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
::watches the big board as the power fluctuates in the EPS systems::

Host XO_LtCmdr_Jappic says:
CEO:  Do as you say, but try to get the primary core back online as soon as possible.

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
XO:  Aye Sir.

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
::grabs her tool kit and races for the Jefferies tubes::

CIV_Ve`Qudor says:
::looks at his console:: CO: I detect power fluctuations in the EPS systems

Host CO_CAPT_Andersen says:
*XO* We're picking up EPS fluctuations up here, Commander...what's your status.

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
::crawling in the Jefferies tubes sees a spark fly::  Self:  What the hell??

Host XO_LtCmdr_Jappic says:
Hanson:  Status of the EPS fluctuations?

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
Self: Oh no you don't.  ::grabs her hydro spanner and repairs the fluctuating EPS Conduit.

Host CO_CAPT_Andersen says:
<Hansen>::checks the board:: XO: They're not affecting the containment field...all other systems appear to have stabilized. No new failures to report.

Host CO_CAPT_Andersen says:
<Hansen> xo: It's working, for now.

Host XO_LtCmdr_Jappic says:
*CO*  They're not affecting the containment field sir.  All other systems appear to have stabilized.

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
::continues on towards the junction in the tube where the entrance to the primary core is located::

Host CO_CAPT_Andersen says:
CNS: Get one of Sasik's science teams down to the shuttlebay to examine that probe.

CNS_LT_Fast-Jappic says:
::Nods:: CO: Yes sir.

CIV_Ve`Qudor says:
CO: Would you like me to join the CNS team?

Host CO_CAPT_Andersen says:
CIV: I'll need you here on the bridge.

CEO_Lt_Shemara says:
::almost to the junction::  Self: The primary systems have a redundancy program................

CIV_Ve`Qudor says:
CO: Aye, sir ::sounds disappointed::

CNS_LT_Fast-Jappic says:
::smiles at the CIV:: CIV: Maybe next time

CNS_LT_Fast-Jappic says:
::leaves the bridge for the shuttle bay, calling a science team::

Host KevinB says:
<<<<<PAUSE MISSION>>>>>

This message includes a Star Trek: A Call To Duty mission transcript. The transcript is for entertainment  purposes only and cannot be redistributed or copied. Copyright © 2001 by Star Trek: A Call To Duty. All Rights Reserved