Host Tim says:  <<<<<Begin mission>>>>

Host CoSpencer says:  :in her ready room at her desk:: *EO* Please report to my Ready Room as soon as we clear the station

CMO_OMlry says:  ::in SB::

CIV_Ian says:  ::in his quarters, wondering about what to wear up to the bridge this week....  looking through the closet, decisions, decisions::

SO_Sarvic says:  :: Enters bridge, walks to science station :: 

CSO_Vortak says:  ::on the bridge at Science station 1::

XO_Loren says:  ::on bridge::

MO_PATE says:  ::Talking to the CMO on SB:::

CNS_Cook says:  ::in his office finishing up his reports and makes his way to the bridge:;

CMO_OMlry says:  ::goes over inventory with Pate::

TO_KTral says:  ::On bridge::

Host CoSpencer says:  *XO* Let me know as soon as we get with in scanning range of the cloud.

XO_Loren says:  *CO* Aye, Captain.

CMO_OMlry says:  MO: Did the station get us all we asked for?

EO_Taylor says:  :: checking the scanners for any malfunctions::

CSO_Vortak says: Sarvic: I am pleased you are here, did you finish checking the databases for other anomalous clouds?

Ens_Jensen says:  ::standing at the back of the bridge comparing information on a PADD to a download from the computer::

SO_Sarvic says:  CSO: Shall do a final check on long range sensors? 

MO_PATE says: CMO: I Just got off suspension. I'm your MO.

Host CoSpencer says:  ::waiting for the EO to respond::

MO_PATE says:  CMO: You never met me.

SO_Sarvic says:  CSO: Yes I did. 

CSO_Vortak says:  ::engages long range sensors::

XO_Loren says:  FCO: Let me know when we are ready to depart, please.

CMO_OMlry says:  MO: My apologies...Lt. O'Mallory ::holds out hand::

EO_Taylor says:  *CO* Yes Captain!

CTO_Ultsim says:  ::standing at tactical.::

CSO_Vortak says:  SO: Please download the information from your PADD to our station.

Host CoSpencer says:  ::smiles:: *EO* Thank  you Taylor.

EO_Taylor says:  ::heads for the ready room::

SO_Sarvic says:  CSO: Yes ma'am. 

CNS_Cook says:  ::walks on to the bridge:: Jensen:  How are you liking the change in positions?

MO_PATE says:  :: Shakes CMO  hand:::

SO_Sarvic says:  :: Begins the download, finish :: 

XO_Loren says:  CNS: Welcome, counselor.

CSO_Vortak says:  SO: ::nods:: Thank you.

CNS_Cook says:  XO:   Commander how did you enjoy your leave?

Ens_Jensen says:  ::glances up at Cook:: CNS: Counselor ... good to see you .... you know the old saying, same story different day ....

CTO_Ultsim says:  ::man, my legs got lazy over the break.  Why aren't there any chairs here?::

CSO_Vortak says:  ::Checks the data downloaded by the SO::

TO_KTral says:  CTO_Ultsim: Your orders?

EO_Taylor says:  ::enters the ready room:: CO: reporting as ordered Captain.

MO_PATE says:  CMO: What has been going on?

SO_Sarvic says:  CSO: I've only found one thing of interest though... 

CNS_Cook says:  Jen:  Yes but know you have to wear one of these itchy uniforms

CIV_Ian says:  ::Tesla seems to favor the brown slacs, white shirt and the tweed blazer, but Ian thinks that might be a bit much....  not casual enough... hmmmm::

CSO_Vortak says:  SO: Yes?

Host CoSpencer says:  ::looks up at the EO as he enters:: EO: We have left dock already..?  No matter sit down Ensign.

CMO_OMlry says:  ::hands list to Pate::  MO: Please make sure all supplies are here for us...Probably some things to catch you up on.

XO_Loren says:  *CO* I believe we are ready to depart.

EO_Taylor says:  ::sits down::

Ens_Jensen says:  CNS: Incidentally, I have a list of some of the Junior Crewman who are requested your services .... till we can get a "crewman" counselor on board. ::hands him a PADD::

XO_Loren says:  FCO: Please begin to clear the station.

Host CoSpencer says:  *XO* Then get us out Loren.. you have the bridge.

CTO_Ultsim says:  TO:  Just make sure everything's working right.

SO_Sarvic says:  :: Taps on the console :: CSO: Nearby there was a smaller cloud of similar comp. which showed no movement whatsoever. 

XO_Loren says:  *CO* Aye, captain.

FCO_Kim says:  XO: Aye sir.

MO_PATE says:  CMO: Yes sir.

SO_Sarvic says:  CSO: Relative to it's position in the galaxy that is... 

CIV_Ian says:  ::finally decides to wear the dark brown coveralls... they look sort of Starfleetish and ought o fit in somewhat::

FCO_Kim says:  :: begins to stir the ship clear of the station::

Host CoSpencer says:  ::stands up as Taylor sits down:: EO: I am sure you have heard that Susman will not be joining us.

CSO_Vortak says:  SO: Fascinating.  Pull up the data.

XO_Loren says:  FCO: As soon as we are clear, please take us to Warp 6.

CMO_OMlry says:  MO: Let me know if we are missing anything ::smiles to MO::  welcome to SB

MO_PATE says:  ::: Checking supplies::

SO_Sarvic says:  :: Pulls up the data :: 

TO_KTral says:  ::Heads to Armory::

CNS_Cook says:  ::takes the Padd and smiles:  Jen:  I will make appointments for them, is it any thing serious?

Ens_Jensen says:  ::looks at the dumbfounded look on the Counselor's face:: CNS: Counselor, are you still with us? ::waves a hand in front of his eyes::

EO_Taylor says:  CO: Yes, it is unfortunate, he was a great officer and I looked up to him...

Ens_Jensen says:  ::shakes his head:: CNS: I am sure they can wait ... whenever you can fit it into your schedule I am sure would be fine.

XO_Loren says:  FCO: Proceed to the coordinates for the gas cloud in sector 5.

CSO_Vortak says:  XO:  Would you like me to launch a probe when we get in range?

Host CoSpencer says:  EO: He was a fine Officer yes. And now I need a good man in charge in ME, Taylor.. one that can do twice the job I need..

XO_Loren says:  CSO: Yes, please.

CMO_OMlry says:  Computer: Run diagnostics on all medical equipment.  I want to make sure nothing is wrong with any of it.

FCO_Kim says:  XO: aye sir. :: takes the ship into warp::

CIV_Ian says:  :;finishes getting dressed, looks over at Tesla, who is sitting by the door, somewhat expectantly:: Tesla: No, you aren't going...   and save the big mopey, sad eyes... they don't work any more. ::smiles::

SO_Sarvic says:  CSO: Shall I prepare that probe? 

TO_KTral says:  ::Enters Armory and does weapons check::

CNS_Cook says:  CNS:  Yes I am fine just let my mind wonder a bit, I will get on this tomorrow or let one of my other counselor handle it but either way it will be taken care of, thanks.

MO_PATE says:  CMO: Sir we are just missing a couple of hypersprays.

CSO_Vortak says:  SO: Please prepare a Class II sensor probe.

CIV_Ian says:  ::heads for the bridge::

CSO_Vortak says:  ::scans long-range sensors for any indicative readings::

EO_Taylor says:  CO: I think He has prepared me well for similar tasks captain...

Ens_Jensen says:  ::nods:: CNS: Thanks, Doc .... ::goes back to the readout from the bridge console::

SO_Sarvic says:  CSO: Yes, Ma'am :: Begins work on configuring the probe :: 

CIV_Ian says:  ::exits the TL on to the bridge, looking around to see who is there....  looks like the usual bunch::

Host CoSpencer says:  :;pours herself a cup of coffee:: EO: Then you think you would be capable of the position? ::looks at him over her cup as she sips it::

CMO_OMlry says:  MO: Alright...we should be ok with a couple of hypos missing.

CNS_Cook says:  Jen: no problem, ::takes his set on the bridge::

CIV_Ian says:  ::sashays over to SCI2, maintaining a low profile::

SO_Sarvic says:  :: Thinks: That doesn't smell replicated :: 

CMO_OMlry says:  ::waits for computer to finish running diagnostics::  MO: Coffee?

SO_Sarvic says:  :: Realizes his mind is drifting and continues work :: 

EO_Taylor says:  CO: I think so Captain, I have proven to have leadership over the other officers and a good knowledge of the ship which is exactly what the position requires.

MO_PATE says:  CMO: Yes sir.

XO_Loren says:  CSO; Please advise when we get the anomaly on LRS.

SO_Sarvic says:  :: Finishes up work on probe :: CSO: I'm finish with the probe ma'am. 

CNS_Cook says:  ::sees Iav enter the bridge:: CIV: How was your leave? ::smiles knowing he tried to not be noticed::

Host CoSpencer says:  EO: Well I need some one with capabilities that exceeds the position.. and I think that you may be what we need.. ::puts her coffee down:: EO: Stand please

CMO_OMlry says:  ::goes to replicator::2 coffees.  ::grabs both cups and hands one to Pate::  MO: here you go...

CSO_Vortak says:  SO: Please proceed with diagnostics.

CSO_Vortak says:  XO: Yes, sir.

TO_KTral says:  ::Scanning hand phasers to make sure they are functional::

SO_Sarvic says:  CSO: Yes ma'am. 

EO_Taylor says:  ::stands straight up::

SO_Sarvic says:  :: Begins diagnostics :: 

CIV_Ian says:  CNS: It was OK... not one much given to holidays, really.....   ::sees SCI occupied by the SO, hangs out in the back right side of the bridge::

MO_PATE says:  CMO: Thank you.

XO_Loren says:  CNS: I am available for that exam you wanted in December later on.

Host CoSpencer says:  EO: It is with honor that I promote you to LtJg, and put you in charge of our ME Congratulations Taylor. ::pins his new pip on::

SO_Sarvic says:  :: Notices someone is watching, looks in the direction, and returns to work :: 

CIV_Ian says:  CNS: Tesla likes the holidays, though...  perhaps a bit TOO much... he was waiting for Santa Claus to show up ::laughs::

CNS_Cook says:  XO:  I feel at little behind on those because of the holidays I will get you in ASAP.

EO_Taylor says:  :: can't hide big smile:: CO: Thank you captain! You won't be sorry!

SO_Sarvic says:  :: Turbolift doors open, Blackbeard enters :: 

XO_Loren says:  CNS: Whenever you wish.

Ens_Jensen says:  ::shuts down his terminal on the bridge and walks along the deck stopping behind the new SO and glancing over his shoulder at his work::

CNS_Cook says:  CIV: so did Santa ever show ::smiles::

Host CoSpencer says:  EO: I know I will not.. now get back to work.. ::walks him to the door::

CMO_OMlry says:  ::sits at his desk::  MO: I know I am new to this SB, but I was Chief on board the Quirinus for over a year.  Any questions or concerns right now?

MO_PATE says:  CMO: Are all the crew medical reports upgraded.

SO_Sarvic says:  :: Finishes diagnostic:: CSO: Everything looks fine, ma'am. 

CSO_Vortak says:  ::checks long-range sensors for any sense of he anomaly::

XO_Loren says:  *CTO* How are the drills coming which the CO ordered?

MO_PATE says:  CMO: Its has been a while since they have been given full examinations.

SO_Sarvic says:  <Blackbeard>:: Lands on console next to SO :: 

EO_Taylor says:  ::stands on the bridge proud of his second pin and heads for the turbolift:: CO: Thank you again captain!

Host CoSpencer says:  ::follows him out and heads for her chair:: ALL: Report, please. ::as she sits::  EO: You’re welcome..

SO_Sarvic says:  CSO: Do you require anything further? 

XO_Loren says:  CEO: Congratulations, Mr. Taylor.

CMO_OMlry says:  MO: With a new staff here, we should go over all records of the crew.

TO_KTral says:  ::Scanning the laser rifles to make sure they are functional::

CNS_Cook says:  CEO:  Congrats.

SO_Sarvic says:  <Blackbeard> SO: What's you workin' on? 

Ens_Jensen says:  ::catches the EO slipping into the Turbolift with him::

CSO_Vortak says:  SO: Did you also run diagnostics on the navigational sensors? ::raises eyebrow at Blackbeard::

CMO_OMlry says:  Computer: Pull up all medical records of Senior staff.

XO_Loren says:  CO: We are proceeding to the last known coordinates of the gas cloud at warp 5, Ma'am..

Host CoSpencer says:  <<claps for her new CEO>>

SO_Sarvic says:  CSO: Yes ma'am, and short range as well. 

Host CoSpencer says:  XO: Thank you., do we have it on long range yet?

CEO_Taylor says:  :: looks at the bridge crew when the TL doors close::

XO_Loren says:  CO: CSO will advise when the anomaly comes on LRS.

Host Tim says:  Action: Gryphon has sped toward sector 5.  Now arriving.

CMO_OMlry says:  MO: Might as well start from the top...

CEO_Taylor says:  CPU: Main engineering.

SO_Sarvic says:  :: sighs :: Blackbeard: Please return to the quarters, we are on an important mission. 

CSO_Vortak says:  ::checks long-range sensors for the anomaly::

Ens_Jensen says:  ::stands in the TL with the EO and nods him handing him a data PADD:: CEO: Chief, here are your official promotion paperwork ... also I have about a dozen reports I need your signature on ... also your responsibility declaration for all the property down in ME ....

Host CoSpencer says:  XO: Thanks you. ::brings up some ship reports on her console::

CSO_Vortak says:  ::scans for anomaly::

CMO_OMlry says:  ::looks over reports::

XO_Loren says:  :: brings cup of coffee to CO, hands it to her:: Captain.

MO_PATE says:  CMO: I agree

TO_KTral says:  ::all weapons are fully functional:: CTO: Finished weapons inspection going to do a walk through of deck 13.

CSO_Vortak says:  SO: Please remove your friend from the bridge; it is not appropriate here::

MO_PATE says:  CMO: Get the captain first.

Host CoSpencer says:  ::takes it:: XO Thank you Loren ::smiles::

CEO_Taylor says:  Jensen: Thank you... I'll sign them and give them back ASAP...

CIV_Ian says:  :;keeping half an eye on the various sensor readouts at the SCI stations... nothing out of the ordinary so far....   maybe a cup of tea will help me keep alert....  wanders back towards the observation lounge and the replicator there::

XO_Loren says:  ::nods politely::

Host CoSpencer says:  ::looks back and sees the bird and raises her eyebrows::

SO_Sarvic says:  CSO: Maybe if I look over the previous travels of this cloud I could determine where it is going. 

CMO_OMlry says:  MO: First, let's look over reports and see who is needed for exams soon.

CSO_Vortak says:  CO: Captain, I have the cloud on sensors, it is moving at approximately 1/4 impulse.

SO_Sarvic says:  <Blackbeard> Computer: Beam me to my quarters.... Arrk. 

Ens_Jensen says:  ::nods:: CEO: Certainly ... on a more personal note ... congratulations ... ::offers his hand::

CSO_Vortak says:  SO: Good idea, please proceed.

Host CoSpencer says:  CSO: Traveling in which direction?

CIV_Ian says:  ::enters the OL and goes over to the replicator::  tea, orange pekoe, English style.

SO_Sarvic says:  <Blackbeard> ::Disappears :: 

Host CoSpencer says:  ::looks over to the XO: XO: Remind our new Science Officer that pets are not allowed on the bridge.

SO_Sarvic says:  :: Begins analyzing :: 

CEO_Taylor says:  ::shakes Jensen's hand:: Jensen: Thank you!

TO_KTral says:  ::Enters turbo lift proceeding to deck 5::

CIV_Ian says:  ::takes the tea that materializes and heads back to the bridge::

XO_Loren says:  CO: Aye, Ma'am.

MO_PATE says:  CMO: Yes sir.

CMO_OMlry says:  ::continues with medical records::

CSO_Vortak says:  SO: Ma'am, the cloud is moving out of sector 5.

XO_Loren says:  SO: Please do not bring your parrot to the bridge in the future.

Host CoSpencer says:  ::walks over to her:: CSO: yes, but in which direction? Do we have any idea what it is made up of yet?

Ens_Jensen says:  CEO: Good luck, Chief Taylor ... ::smiles as the TL stops on the proper deck::

SO_Sarvic says:  XO: I will make sure that he doesn't return in the future. 

CEO_Taylor says:  ::gets to main engineering::

XO_Loren says:  *CTO* Please proceed with the drills as ordered by the CO.

CSO_Vortak says:  SO: Please scan for the anomaly's makeup.

SO_Sarvic says:  :: Finds pattern, raises eyebrow :: 

Host CoSpencer says:  FCO: Bring us to a full stop.

CSO_Vortak says:  CO: Ma'am it is moving toward the Beta Quadrant.

SO_Sarvic says:  :: Begins scans :: 

FCO_Kim says:  CO: yes sir.

FCO_Kim says:  :: taps his console and brings the ship to a stop::

Host CoSpencer says:  CSO: Do we know if we have any vessels in its path? ::looks over at her console:: what about planets?

SO_Sarvic says:  CSO: It appears to be moving in a pattern similar to that of a sine wave.. 

CEO_Taylor says:  ::begins monitoring for system anomalies::

CMO_OMlry says:  ::puts a few records aside of the ones needing exams::

CSO_Vortak says:  ::scans for bodies or objects in the path of the anomaly::

CSO_Vortak says:  SO: What is the composition of the gas cloud?

TO_KTral says:  ::Enters deck five and begins scans to make sure the cloud is not penetrating the hull::

Ens_Jensen says:  ::quietly rides the turbolift back up the bridge trying to decide what his next step in his plan to secretly rule the universe should be:: Self: Perhaps a cup of tea .....

SO_Sarvic says:  CSO: Unknown. 

Host CoSpencer says:  ::stands there while the science team looks over their scans::

SO_Sarvic says:  ::Continues scans :: 

FCO_Kim says:  CO: Sir the cloud has come to a complete stop when we did.

CMO_OMlry says:  MO: These crew ::hands records over::  need routine exams soon.  Can you make appointments for them, off duty preferable.

SO_Sarvic says:  :: Checks to see if a sensor mirror exist :: 

Ens_Jensen says:  ::the turbolift stops on the bridge and he steps out taking a look around ... making sure everyone and everything is in its place::

Host CoSpencer says:  FCO: Really.. that is convenient.. CSO: Get a deeper scan.. lets find out what is inside this puppy.. FCO: Viewer on please..

CSO_Vortak says:  CO: Shall I launch the probe prepared by the SO?

FCO_Kim says:  ::taps his console::

Host CoSpencer says:  CSO: DO it..

FCO_Kim says:  CO: on screen sir.

CMO_OMlry says:  MO: Looks like XO Loren kept up very good records...only 5 new exams soon.

Host Tim says:  Action: Cloud is pink, with red fibers within.

CSO_Vortak says:  Nothing is in the path of the gas cloud, ma'am.

TO_KTral says:  ::Scans are negative::

MO_PATE says:  CMO: Sir I'm not feeling so good.

MO_PATE says:  CMO: My wife is pregnant.

CSO_Vortak says:  ::launches Class II probe::

Host CoSpencer says:  ::looks at the cloud:: XO: Very attractive.. have you ever seen anything like it?

CMO_OMlry says:  MO: Well, congrats...when is she due?

SO_Sarvic says:  CSO: Shall I monitor the incoming data? 

CMO_OMlry says:  MO: What is wrong?

Host Tim says:  Action: Cloud parts letting probe through.  Small portion chases probe.

XO_Loren says:  CO: No, Ma'am.

CSO_Vortak says:  SO: When it returns, yes.

SO_Sarvic says:  :: Thinks: It is quite beautiful :: 

MO_PATE says:  CMO: I feel extremely ill.

Host CoSpencer says:  ::rubs her chin:: CSO: Any data from the probe yet?

CEO_Taylor says:  ::still monitoring!::

CSO_Vortak says:  ::follows probe on scanners::

Ens_Jensen says:  ::steps to the command deck railing and watches the viewscreen with the others::

CMO_OMlry says:  ::helps Pate to biobed3::  MO: Can you tell me what is wrong?

CSO_Vortak says:  CO: Not yet, Captain.

XO_Loren says:  :: calls up similarities on the computer::

SO_Sarvic says:  CSO: I believe a portion of the cloud is following the probe. 

MO_PATE says:  CMO: My stomach hurts.

Host CoSpencer says:  ::moves back to her chair not taking her eyes of the cloud:: CSO: Any compositions in there we don't normally see?

CSO_Vortak says:  SO: Indeed.

SO_Sarvic says:  :: Continues scans :: 

MO_PATE says:  CMO: I'm having sharp pains.

CMO_OMlry says:  MO: Pain or more sickness?

CSO_Vortak says:  CO: Checking...

MO_PATE says:  CMO: I'm the doctor and I’m sick.

CSO_Vortak says:  ::checks for anomalous composition::

XO_Loren says:  CO: There are two similarities.  Transferring data to your station.

CMO_OMlry says:  MO: Ok...lay down and lets see what is up.

MO_PATE says:  CMO: Both.

Host CoSpencer says:  ::looks over at her console and brings up the information::

CMO_OMlry says:  ::begins to run tests::

MO_PATE says:  CMO: I'm going to name my child after you.

CEO_Taylor says:  Alpha team: Get to turbolift eight, there's a problem with the power distribution modulator...

CSO_Vortak says:  CO: The cloud lit up as the probe passed through it.

SO_Sarvic says:  :: Tracks part of cloud that follows probe :: 

Host Tim says:  Action: Cloud turns toward Gryphon

CSO_Vortak says:  ::scans for probe to return::

CNS_Cook says:  XO:  Do you have any theories on what this is?

SO_Sarvic says:  CSO: The cloud is coming toward us. 

CMO_OMlry says:  ::looks over results of Pate::

XO_Loren says:  CO: Similarities are same particle type, same relative shape.

Host CoSpencer says:  ALL: Red Alert! FCO: Back us away.. slowly.. but far enough ahead of the cloud.

MO_PATE says:  CMO: It hurts sir.

Ens_Jensen says:  ::crosses the bridge and brings up an independent readout of the probes telemetry ... scans it bridgely::

XO_Loren says:  CNS: Not at this time.

FCO_Kim says:  CO: Aye sir.

CMO_OMlry says:  ::gives him a hypo to relieve some pain::

SO_Sarvic says:  :: Continues scanning :: 

FCO_Kim says:  :: takes the ship a little ahead and to the side of the cloud::

Host CoSpencer says:  CSO: Have we received all the data from the probe?

CEO_Taylor says:  :: gets in red alert position:: Alpha team: belay my last order, I think we're going to need you in here!

CSO_Vortak says:  CO: Not yet, ma'am.

SO_Sarvic says:  CSO: It appears to be reaching for us. 

SO_Sarvic says:  CSO: With apertures similar to tentacles. 

TO_KTral says:  ::Enters the Turbolift and heads for the bridge::

Host CoSpencer says:  FCO: Be prepared to take us to warp.

CMO_OMlry says:  MO: well, looks like the appendix needs to go.  Another hour or so and it could of burst.

CSO_Vortak says:  ::The cloud is approaching and the fibers are glowing brighter as it does so::

CEO_Taylor says:  ::checks warp engines::

CMO_OMlry says:  MO: We are getting you ready for surgery.  Should go just fine...

SO_Sarvic says:  :: Continues scan :: 

Host CoSpencer says:  XO: See if you can make contact with it.. ::looks sideways at it:: XO: Maybe there is something inside of it..

FCO_Kim says:  CO: Sir.

CSO_Vortak says:  ::Scans for biological matter in cloud::

XO_Loren says:  CO: Aye, ma’am.

Ens_Jensen says:  ::moves to the edge of the command deck railing again listening to the goings on::

XO_Loren says:  ::concentrates on the cloud::

SO_Sarvic says:  CSO: Do you think it is a non-corporal life-form of sort? 

CMO_OMlry says:  ::turns to another MO in SB::  MO: Ensign Press, please get Pate ready for surgery.

Host CoSpencer says:  :::moves back to the CSO: Any thing further to report?

FCO_Kim says:  CO: Sir static from the cloud has increased in volume and speed.

CSO_Vortak says:  CO: Static is increasing in speed and volume::

CSO_Vortak says:  SO:  It is possible.

CMO_OMlry says:  <Press>: Aye sir.

XO_Loren says:  CO: The cloud seems to have a rudimentary intelligence.  The tendrils are controlled from a central focus.

Host CoSpencer says:  FCO: Plot a course away form the cloud.. warp two.. in the direction away from Starbase 78.

TO_KTral says:  ::Enters the bridge:: CTO: shouldn't we try disable the cloud?

CSO_Vortak says:  CO:  We are still scanning, ma'am.  The probe has not returned any data yet.

SO_Sarvic says:  :: Thinks: If I was a cloud how would I talk :: 

XO_Loren says:  CO: I am communicating our peaceful intentions to it.

FCO_Kim says:  CO: course set sir.

MO_PATE says:  CMO: I'm so sorry.

CMO_OMlry says:  ::comforts Pate a bit::  MO: Nothing to worry about...I have done many of these before.  ::smiles::

FCO_Kim says:  :: taps his console and takes ship to warp::

MO_PATE says:  CMO: I feel so bad.

Host Tim says:  Action: Cloud pauses as Gryphon backs away

Host CoSpencer says:  XO: I meant COM them Loren.

SO_Sarvic says:  CSO: It stopped. 

MO_PATE says:  CMO: I think I’m a sorry crew member.

CMO_OMlry says:  MO: Not your fault...will get you fixed right up and back to duty before you know it.

XO_Loren says:  CO: Sorry, Ma'am.  Cloud:  This is the USS Gryphon.

Host CoSpencer says:  FCO: ready to engage.. just one moment... ::stands back and looks at the cloud again:: FCO: Distance from us to the cloud?

Host Tim says:  Action: Cloud returns to original color and heading.

SO_Sarvic says:  CSO: That would either denote intelligence or a something about the ship attracts it. 

CEO_Taylor says:  ::begins monitoring the bridges' actions to be ready for anything::

XO_Loren says:  COMM Cloud:  This is the USS Gryphon.  We are peaceful.  Please answer.

SO_Sarvic says:  CSO: It changed in color. 

CSO_Vortak says:  SO: Check readings to see why it might have changed color.

MO_PATE says:  All: I’m sorry if I have dishonored you all.

CIV_Ian says:  :;wanders over towards the CO::

CMO_OMlry says:  MO Press: Is Pate ready to go?

CMO_OMlry says:  MO: Now, you rest and let's us begin...

XO_Loren says: COMM: Cloud: Please respond.  We are peaceful and seek communication with you.

SO_Sarvic says:  CSO: Could color indicate mood as in some species, assuming that it is a lifeform? 

Ens_Jensen says:  CO: Captain ... if I may .... does this not seem amazingly similar to the situation the EnterpriseD faced at Deneb IV with the Bandi?

CMO_OMlry says:  CMO: Ready Doctor.

Host CoSpencer says:  ;:looks up At Ian: :CIV: Well Dr, what do you make of this?

CSO_Vortak says:  CO: Perhaps if we tried telepathic communication?

TO_KTral says:  XO: Shouldn't we try a warning shot to let it know we are not a easy target?

SO_Sarvic says:  CSO: Or chemical, it is a cloud of gas.... 

Host CoSpencer says:  :;looks over at Jensen:: Jensen: refresh my memory Mr Jensen

CSO_Vortak says:  TO: We do not want to harm a sentient being.

XO_Loren says:  TO: I will refer your suggestion to the CO.  ::refers suggestion::

CMO_OMlry says:  MO: Time to put you asleep ::gives hypo to Pate to sleep::

CIV_Ian says:  CO: The cloud appears to possess at least a rudimentary awareness... whether it is sentient is till an open question.  it certainly appears to be able to sense its environment... perhaps that should be looked into?

Host CoSpencer says:  XO: Under no circumstances are we to fire at the cloud..

CSO_Vortak says:  CO: Perhaps we should ask the doctor for his opinion; he is our expert on lifeforms, is he not?

Ens_Jensen says:  ::looks at her:: CO: Captain ... Farpoint Station. The Bandi had forced a shape shifting space borne creature into taking the shape of a space station to facilitate their entry into the Federation .... well that .... creature, looks amazingly like the true form of Farpoint Station.

SO_Sarvic says:  CIV: Or, it may be non-living object in space attracted to something about this ship. 

XO_Loren says:  TO: The CO says we are not to fire on the cloud under any circumstances.

Host CoSpencer says:  CIV: How would you suggest doing this.. get all the Betazoids together in one room.. and throw thoughts at it? ::smiles::

TO_KTral says:  XO: What about a tractor beam to keep it away from us?

CMO_OMlry says:  ::begins surgery on Pate::

XO_Loren says:  TO: Keep that option open for the CO's use, at her discretion.

SO_Sarvic says:  TO: That may provoke it, assuming that it is living... 

CNS_Cook says:  CO:  I don’t think it is just one thing but many smaller things I  am not sure, smaller I don’t want to say lifeform because I am not sure but there is activity going on over and more that one thing is controlling it.

CSO_Vortak says:  ::checks scanners again for any sign of the probe::

CIV_Ian says:  CO:  It may or may not be telepathic... but it CAN sense us...  how is it doing so?  Knowing the answer to that question could be... useful.

CMO_OMlry says:  ::picks up laser scalpel and cuts open abdomen area::

Ens_Jensen says:  ::looks from the XO to the CO and back again::

Host CoSpencer says:  CIV: This is true..  ALL: Stand down Red Alert.. , lets show them we mean no harm for one

Ens_Jensen says:  ::goes to the SO and glances at the console:: SO: Can you do me a favor?

CEO_Taylor says:  Alpha Team: Well, you can get back to the TL, I'll manage with team beta and delta ::stands down of red alert position::

CIV_Ian says:  SO: Whether it is "alive" or not is immaterial, SO... it obviously has awareness and volition regardless.

XO_Loren says:  TO: Please have available all possible means of defense for the CO's consideration.

SO_Sarvic says:  CIV: A magnet will move toward a piece of iron if it is close enough and it is not alive. 

TO_KTral says:  CO: I would suggest that we maintain yellow alert just in case of a attack.

SO_Sarvic says:  Jensen: How may I help you? 

CIV_Ian says:  SO: True... but a magnet will NOT return to its previous path when the iron is moved away. .::Smiles::

Host CoSpencer says:  TO: I will take that under advisement thank you..

CTO_Ultsim says:  CO:  should I lower shields?

Ens_Jensen says:  ::tries to butt in on Sarvic and Ian's conversation to little avail:: SO: When the Enterprise dealt with a creature similar to this one, the ultimate solution was as simple as a hunt for the creatures mate .... can you scan local space for any other creatures with a similar bioneural signature?

XO_Loren says:  TO: If it becomes hostile, please be prepared for a course of action to return it to its origin or to guide it into the sun, again at the CO's discretion.

CSO_Vortak says:  CO:  No sign of the probe, ma'am.

CNS_Cook says:  ::looks up at the Iav then smiles at the SO:  SO: Don’t worry he does that do everyone.

Host CoSpencer says:  FCO: Take us away from the cloud to at least a distance of 75,000kms.

CMO_OMlry says:  ::makes a few more incisions to remove appendix::

FCO_Kim says:  CO: yes sir.

TO_KTral says:  XO: Recommend we maintain yellow alert so it will be easier to bring the tracker beam on line.

SO_Sarvic says:  Jensen: Actually, I located a smaller one not moving near by. 

FCO_Kim says:  :: takes the ship to 76,000kms port of the cloud::

Host Tim says:  Action: As ship returns cloud once more stops and slowly moves toward Gryphon

CIV_Ian says:  CO: If you are unwilling to use weapons on the cloud you might try inclosing it in a static warp field... but our ability to do so would depend upon the size of the cloud.....  doing so would allow us to study the cloud and consider possible courses of action.

CEO_Taylor says:  ::begins a full tractor beam diagnostic with team delta::

Ens_Jensen says:  ::raises an eyebrow at the SO:: SO: What about any other adult ones? ::glances at the Captain wondering if she is keying in on any of this::

SO_Sarvic says:  :: Trying to look emotionless :: CNS: I'm a Vulcan I don't worry. :: smiles :: 

XO_Loren says:  CO: Perhaps there is something in sector 5 which it is trying to protect or find.

TO_KTral says:  XO: We could disable the smaller ones using disabling phasers.

SO_Sarvic says:  Jensen: It was the only cloud of similarity I found. 

CSO_Vortak says:  CO, XO: The probe went straight through the cloud.

XO_Loren says:  XO: Any data?

XO_Loren says:  CSO; Any data?

Host CoSpencer says:  CIV: It has done nothing but trace our movements.. but this idea of a static field may work  CSO: Can you accommodate the field?

CSO_Vortak says:  XO: No data, it is lost.

SO_Sarvic says:  Jensen: Besides, it has not moved in relation to the galaxy. 

Ens_Jensen says:  SO: I wonder if it is as simple as thinking we are it's offspring .... ::nods and leans on the railing for the command deck::

CMO_OMlry says:  ::with the appendix removed, begins to close up loose ends::

CIV_Ian says:  CO/CSO: IF the cloud is too large, you might be able to... condense it uses a graviton pulse from the main deflector dish...  applying the field after it has shrunk.

XO_Loren says:  CSO: Any feelings?

CSO_Vortak says:  CO: Checking.. ::checks:: CEO: Can you boost my power to accommodate that large of a field?

SO_Sarvic says:  ::Continues scans :: 

TO_KTral says:  XO: Do we have any shielding?

CSO_Vortak says:  XO: Feelings? ::looks puzzled::

CEO_Taylor says:  *CSO* I'll give you everything I can spare...  ::reroutes power::

SO_Sarvic says:  CSO: Maybe if we use the deflector, we might be able to make sensors more effective. 

CSO_Vortak says:  ::attempts to make a field to accommodate the cloud::

XO_Loren says:  CSO: That sounds logical.

CSO_Vortak says:  CO,XO: The cloud is coming toward us again.

TO_KTral says:  XO: Can we maintain yellow alert so that weapons stay charged?

CEO_Taylor says:  *CSO* Do you have enough power?

CSO_Vortak says:  XO: Yes, it does.  SO: Do it.  CIV: Please assist him.

CMO_OMlry says:  ::starts to close up Pate::

CIV_Ian says:  CSO: Okie.

CSO_Vortak says:  ::checks scans to see if field worked::

Host CoSpencer says:  ::turns to TO: How many times are you going to ask that question? How about firing up the phaser banks.. ALL: Go to yellow alert..

SO_Sarvic says:  :: Begins configuring deflector to enhance sensors, with assistance from CIV :: 

CSO_Vortak says:  The cloud is coming toward us at the same speed as before.

TO_KTral says:  CO: Just concerned about the safety of the crew.

Host CoSpencer says:  CTO: Lock phasers on the middle of the cloud.

SO_Sarvic says:  :: Finishes up modifications :: CSO: I'm starting deflector up now. 

CIV_Ian says:  SO: if we can isolate the cloud in the static field, we can use the sensors on it in isolation... AND it should not be able to move outside of the field.

FCO_Kim says:  CO: Sir the cloud his moving towards the ship and static is increasing.

CNS_Cook says:  ::walks over to Jensen:: Jen: So what do you make of this whole cloud?

CIV_Ian says:  :;makes some adjustments to sensors and the main deflector, in tandem with the SO::

SO_Sarvic says:  :: Starts deflector:: CSO: The fibers are glowing. 

Ens_Jensen says:  ::looks up at Cook and then buries his head in a PADD again ::

XO_Loren says:  TO: Please assist the CTO in locking phasers.

SO_Sarvic says:  :: Raises eyebrow :: 

TO_KTral says:  ::Locking phasers on to center of cloud::

SO_Sarvic says:  CSO: The deflector is operational. 

CIV_Ian says:  CO: Performing continuous scans of the cloud...   trying to detect ANY emissions or its means of propulsion.

Host CoSpencer says:  FCO: Take us in a little closer.

XO_Loren says:  CIV: What is your suggestion?

CEO_Taylor says:  <alpha team>: sir, we have repaired the TL.

FCO_Kim says:  CO: Aye sir. ::brings the ship within 3000kms of the cloud::

CMO_OMlry says: MO Press: All done...make sure he is checked on every hour and he gets some rest.

CIV_Ian says:  XO: We need to find out how it moves and "sees" and this MIGHT tell us how to contact it IF it is sentient.

CEO_Taylor says:  Alpha team: Good! Get back here, I'll need you...

CMO_OMlry says:  <Press> CMO: Aye sir...

SO_Sarvic says:  CSO: The fibers are glowing even more. 

Host CoSpencer says:  CSO:  Did we get any aggressive behavior from that?

CSO_Vortak says:  ::looks at view screen:: Shades sensitive Vulcan eyes::

CNS_Cook says:  CO:  I am sensing friendship and loneliness coming from the cloud not anger.

SO_Sarvic says:  :: Sees if photon level variations exist from glowing :: 

XO_Loren says:  CO: May I try to modify a probe to find out what Dr. McMurdo has suggested?

SO_Sarvic says:  :: Thinks: It could communicate that way :: 

Host CoSpencer says:  CNS: How are you sensing this? As from one entity or many?

CIV_Ian says:  XO: Do we have any reports from any telepaths on board... are they sensing anything unusual?

Host Tim says:  Action: As cloud closes on ship, crew feels a sense of well being, and friendship.

Host CoSpencer says:  XO: DO it Loren.

CMO_OMlry says:  ::helps put equipment away from the surgery::

XO_Loren says:  CIV: The CSO and I have received no sense of anything more than you have, Dr.

CSO_Vortak says:  ::senses well-being and friendship::

Ens_Jensen says:  ::leans on the deck railing again:: CO: Captain, just to remind you again ... the solution for the Enterprise was as easy as finding the creatures mate .....

CNS_Cook says:  CO:  Many, there is definitely more then one.

SO_Sarvic says:  Self: Curious, euphoria. 

XO_Loren says:  CO: Thank you, Ma'am.

Host CoSpencer says:  ::smiles:: CO : How many?

CEO_Taylor says:  CNS:~~~~Is there any way to communicate with him telepathically? ~~~~

XO_Loren says:  ::gives instructions to engineering to construct a probe along the lines Dr. McMurdo suggested.::

SO_Sarvic says:  :: Begins to use Vulcan discipline :: 

Host CoSpencer says:  Jensen: alright.. Contact Starfleet and find out if we have any more of these... sweet ::feels happy:: things in the system

SO_Sarvic says:  CSO: Could this be similar to the Nexus? 

CSO_Vortak says:  All: Is everyone getting the same "feelings" from this cloud as I am?

XO_Loren says:  CEO: Please advise me when the probe is ready.  Will you need assistance with preparing it?

CMO_OMlry says:  ::after putting equipment away, returns to desk to update medical record of Pate::

CNS_Cook says:  CEO:~~~~Don’t pop in to my head like that is bothers me, I am not sure but I have been trying,~~~~

CIV_Ian says:  XO/CO: The empathic feelings we all seem to be getting indicate that there IS some awareness there....   is there any way we can transmit empathetically to the cloud?  By boosting telepathic emissions from the crew or selected crew?

SO_Sarvic says:  CSO: Yes. 

XO_Loren says:  CIV: Seems logical.

Ens_Jensen says:  CO: Perhaps a long range scan for it's bio signature would be a good place to start ......

CEO_Taylor says:  *XO*: don't worry sir, my engineering teams will help me...

CIV_Ian says:  XO: thank you... I try.

Host CoSpencer says:  CIV: That is a good question ::looks at Loren:: Loren any ideas?

XO_Loren says:  *CEO* Thank you.

CSO_Vortak says:  ::scans yet again for biological signatures or anything that might be of use::

XO_Loren says:  CO: Yes, Ma'am. We can do that.

Host CoSpencer says:  Jensen: I am sure the Science department has scanned it..

CSO_Vortak says:  ::focuses to control her frustration::

Ens_Jensen says:  ::goes to the back of the bridge and opens a channel to Starfleet Command requesting any information they have on the "Bandi/Farpoint" creatures::

CEO_Taylor says:  ::begins construction with all the teams::

SO_Sarvic says:  :: Compares reading to that recorded by the Enterprise when they ran into the Nexus :: 

CMO_OMlry says:  ::gets up and checks on Pate::  MO Press: How is he doing?

XO_Loren says:  CO: Suggest CSO, CNS, and myself.

CNS_Cook says:  ::walks over to CSO:: CSO: What is wrong the rest of the crew are feeling positive emotions and you, I feel like you are fighting something.

Host Tim says:  Action: Cloud swirls around the ship

CSO_Vortak says:  CEO: The cloud seems to be attracted to the nacelles, what do you think it might be attracted to?

CMO_OMlry says:  <Press> CMO: Vitals are stable...he is still resting.

SO_Sarvic says:  CSO: A spacial phenomenon known as the Nexus was know for causing euphoria to those who enters. 

Host CoSpencer says:  XO: Loren that is fine.. if you have any idea on how you can communicate with the creatures.. then do so..

SO_Sarvic says:  CSO: The cloud is moving circularly around the ship. 

XO_Loren says:  CNS, CSO; Will you join with me in trying to communicate with the cloud?

Host Tim says:  Action: Fiber pulse so fast, they seem to be long continuous strands.

CSO_Vortak says:  XO: Yes, certainly.

MO_PATE says:  :::  Wakes up:::

CNS_Cook says:  XO: yes

CSO_Vortak says:  ~~~~Joins Loren in communication with the cloud~~~~

MO_PATE says:  CMO: How am I doing?

SO_Sarvic says:  XO: Do you wish for me to join y'all? 

CMO_OMlry says:  MO: Well, welcome back...

XO_Loren says:  SO: Yes.

CMO_OMlry says:  ::looks over vitals again::

MO_PATE says:  CMO: Thank you sir.

Host CoSpencer says:  FCO: Distance in the cloud?

SO_Sarvic says:  CSO: The fibers pulses seem to be a long stand now. 

CEO_Taylor says:  *CSO*: I'll need more information than that, as a long shot, I would say the Ion trail which is right now concentrated in the nacelles themselves...

MO_PATE says:  CMO: Just tired

XO_Loren says:  ~~~Cloud:  Please respond.~~~~~~

Ens_Jensen says:  ::frowns at the lack of reply from SFC:: CO: Captain ... no reply from Starfleet Command.  Nothing at all ...

CMO_OMlry says:  MO: Now, all went well and you will make a full recovery, but you need to rest for a day or so.  Doctors orders  ::smiles::

CNS_Cook says:  ~~~~links with Loren to help communicate with the cloud~~~~

CEO_Taylor says:  *XO* The probe will be ready in a few minutes sir...

MO_PATE says:  CMO: I want to get into the action sir.

Host CoSpencer says:  ::looks his way:: Jensen: Figures..

XO_Loren says:  CIV: Can you enhance SRS to reflect telepathic communication?

SO_Sarvic says:  :: Decides to join XO, CSO, etc :: ~~~~ Beings to help XO and others ~~~~~ 

XO_Loren says:  CO: We are getting a feeling of euphoria.

CMO_OMlry says:  MO: I know, but you just had surgery and you know, your body needs to rest a bit...

CSO_Vortak says:  ::feels euphoria, tries to gain logical control::

Host CoSpencer says:  ::is feeling too happy::  FCO: Back us out of the cloud.. impulse.

Ens_Jensen says:  ::nods quietly::

FCO_Kim says:  ::Kim begins to feel overwhelmed by feeling and quickly tries close his mind::

Host CoSpencer says:  XO: I am too.. it is not sitting well with me.. I suggest we get out of here....

CMO_OMlry says:  ::feels much happiness inside him::

MO_PATE says:  CMO: I’ll take the chance off getting hurt again for the Gryphon.

SO_Sarvic says:  ~~~~ Attempts to control all of the other's euphoria so they can communicate ~~~~~ 

XO_Loren says:  ~~~CSO: What are you feeling?~~~

Host Tim says:  Action: As though sated, the cloud backs off, pauses, then races away at warp speed.

FCO_Kim says:  CO: Aye sir. ::taps his console and begins taking the ship out::

CSO_Vortak says:  XO: ~~~ A very happy feeling ::giggles::~~~~

XO_Loren says:  ~~~SO: Any thoughts?~~~

SO_Sarvic says:  CSO: The cloud is leaving and fast. 

CNS_Cook says:  XO:~~~~Loren, do you feel that, this is weird is it trying to make us happy, but  for what~~~~

XO_Loren says:  ~~~~CNS: Anything to report?~~~

FCO_Kim says:  ::Kim monitors his readings.::

CMO_OMlry says:  MO Press: Make sure he stays in bed for awhile to rest, ok?

XO_Loren says:  ~~~CNS: Yes~~~

Host CoSpencer says:  ::hears the SO:: FCO: Plot a course and follow the cloud.

CSO_Vortak says:  ::the feeling of euphoria begins to wane::

FCO_Kim says:  CO: We're clear sir.

MO_PATE says:  CMO: I’m getting out of bed.

CMO_OMlry says:  <Press> ::smiles a bit:: CMO: Aye sir...

SO_Sarvic says:  ~~~~ None sir ~~~~ :: Still struggling to fight the euphoria ::: 

MO_PATE says:  CMO: i got to help

CNS_Cook says:  XO ::breaks out in laughter:: ~~~~Not much but boy do I feel great~~~~

FCO_Kim says:  :: sets a course to follow the cloud::

FCO_Kim says:  CO: Course set sir.

SO_Sarvic says:  :: Manages to suppresses euphoria :: 

CEO_Taylor says:  ::Gets on the bridge:: Jen: Here you go, all the signed documents you asked!!

CIV_Ian says:  ::continuing to watch the sensors and listen the chatter on the bridge....  this whole thing is strange::

CMO_OMlry says:  ::pushes him back::  MO: Now you helping is getting better by resting faster and not push yourself...

XO_Loren says:  CNS, SO, CSO: Thank you for your efforts.  Anything to report to the CO?

MO_PATE says:  CMO: I got to help the mission.

SO_Sarvic says:  :: Checks sensor data :: 

CMO_OMlry says:  MO: Now, don't make me order you to stay in bed...

SO_Sarvic says:  XO: You’re welcome. 

MO_PATE says:  CMO: The crew needs me.

CNS_Cook says:  XO:  ::still laughing::  It is making us feel euphoria, but for what reason?

CSO_Vortak says:  XO, CO: The CEO thought perhaps the attraction to our nacelles was caused by the ion trail.

Host CoSpencer says:  ::sits in her chair feeling.... happy?::

CEO_Taylor says:  XO,SO: And that was a guess!

Host CoSpencer says:  CSO: oh? Well I wonder what happened to make it take tail and run...

FCO_Kim says:  CO: Sir I've lost the cloud.

Host CoSpencer says:  FCO: Thank you Mr. Kim...

CSO_Vortak says:  CO: I would be curious about that as well.

XO_Loren thinks:  CO: Sorry, Ma'am.  We have nothing material to report.

SO_Sarvic says:  :: Scans using long range :: 

Host CoSpencer says:  XO: That’s alright Loren..

Host Tim says:  <<<<end mission>>>

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