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USS Luna NCC-65828
SD 10603.12

Staring:
Christopher Dickinson as CO Savar
Karriaunna Scotti as XO Harmony Singh
Heike Daemmig as FCO Shania
Nikki S. as CNS Ceili Nhicola
Scott Smith as CIV Ewan MacPherson-Quest

Ship Manager Peter Saunders

Also Staring:
Karriaunna Scotti as Science Officer Silver
Peter Saunders as Captain Lyreco Leonin

Absent:
Chris Cassell as CTO Faris Kolana

Episode 194 “Tempus Fugite, Part 1”:  The Luna has been re-deployed to a sector of space a few dozen light years away from Starbase 917 where they are to assist the USS Lampo in the testing of the Federations first Slipstream Warp Core.
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CNS_Nhicola says:
::takes up space like any CNS who isn't talking to anyone at the moment::
XO_Singh says:
:: Quietly at science, needing something more to do as she takes in various reports.::
Host CO_Savar says:
::Keeping his place in the center chair::  XO: Readiness report.
XO_Singh says:
CO: All stations report ready, though most are not quite certain what to expect.
FCO_Shania says:
::at helm:: CO: We are just arriving at the designated coordinates.

ACTION: The Luna drops out of warp at the designated co-ordinates and is greeted by a whole lot of empty space.

CNS_Nhicola says:
::looks up at...nothing...on the viewscreen::
XO_Singh says:
CO: Very quiet in the area.  I am reading nothing out of the ordinary.  I have the Lampo on long range sensors.  She appears to be traveling at normal warp.
CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
::Stands quietly in the back of the Bridge as usual, looking at the viewscreen::
Host CO_Savar says:
All: Then let us hold position until we receive the signal.
XO_Singh says:
:: Walks away from science and over to the counselor.::
CNS_Nhicola says:
::For a moment, she is envious of telepathic and empathic counselors, as the very mild abilities of a Haliian can't tell her what the crew is thinking or feeling right now at all. The best she can do is stay where the action is and watch the bridge crew's faces and try to extrapolate what the concerns of the majority of the crew might be.::
FCO_Shania says:
::hits the brakes:: CO: We are holding position. But I can fly around in circles if that gets too boring.
XO_Singh says:
CNS: How are you settling in?

ACTION: On the viewscreen the USS Lampo drops out of warp, the Excelsior class vessel coming to a halt some 50,000km dead ahead

FCO_Shania says:
Self: Hmmm, no circles I guess
CNS_Nhicola says:
::Looking from one face to another, she suddenly notices the XO beside her just before she speaks:: XO: I think I'm pretty well settled. It's really a matter of getting to know everyone at this point.
FCO_Shania says:
::sees a blinky light [tm] on her console:: CO: The Lampo is hailing.
XO_Singh says:
CNS: Over all, that will take time.  The upside to that is we are a relatively small ship.
Host CO_Savar says:
FCO: Open the channel.
FCO_Shania says:
CO: Aye aye ::opens a channel::
CNS_Nhicola says:
XO: As a counselor, I definitely prefer that. You must know the crew pretty well, I assume, ma'am.

ACTION: On the viewscreen a human male appears, late 40's, short black hair and with a round face which hints at a slightly easy life

XO_Singh says:
CNS: Some more then others.  We have gone through many turnovers over the years since I was assigned... part and parcel with being in Starfleet.
Host Captain_Leonin says:
COM: Luna: Captain Savar?  Lyreco Leonin, Captain of the Lampo, sorry we are a little late.
Host CO_Savar says:
COM: Lampo: Captain Savar.
CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
::Ewan watches and listens intently::
CNS_Nhicola says:
XO: I suppose so. I was just wondering if you'd heard anyone talking about this mission and how they feel about it. It could be very exciting or make people nervous. I know that everyone on this ship is a professional and wouldn't show it on duty. That's the hardest thing to get used to about being in Starfleet is "the mask," so to speak.
Host Captain_Leonin says:
COM: Luna: I trust everything is ready at your end?  You may have noticed we arrived under normal warp propulsion, it will take us about 20 minutes to switch over to the Slipstream Core.
XO_Singh says:
:: Nods:: CNS: Given we have no idea what to expect, most are taking it as nothing more then a scientific investigation.  Your 'old hands' are that is.  Our newer crew are hoping for a little more excitement.  Of course, time cures them of that desire.
Host CO_Savar says:
COM: Lampo: Unless there are special considerations, we will be prepared before you are.  Are the other vessels in place?
Host Captain_Leonin says:
COM: Luna: I believe so, we haven't heard anything to the contrary.  ::looks like he is holding back the excitement:: Obviously you wont be able to keep track of us for long, just  as long as you get the data on our entry into the slipstream corridor, that will be enough.
CNS_Nhicola says:
::smiles:: XO: Thanks for the insight.
Host CO_Savar says:
COM: Lampo: What duration of flight do you anticipate?  Both in distance and time.
XO_Singh says:
:: Shrugs:: CNS: Anytime I can help, let me know.
FCO_Shania says:
::is really getting jealous at that lucky FCO over on the Lampo at those words from Leonin::
CNS_Nhicola says:
XO: Thank you, ma'am. I will.
Host Captain_Leonin says:
COM: Luna: Just a short hop first off, we are going to try a 100 light-year leg before a longer 600 light-year leg after we have established everything is all working. Time depends on how fast we decide to push it ::puts on a smile::
Host CO_Savar says:
COM: Lampo: Who will be responsible for monitoring your return to normal space?
SO_Silver says:
:: Takes the preliminary readings of the Lampo from arriving to cross reference their leaving using the new system.::
Host Captain_Leonin says:
COM: Luna: I believe the USS Otaria is going to be in that sector. ::looks away from the viewscreen for a moment:: Should be another 10 minutes Captain, if you will excuse me, I have got to release some security protocols...
XO_Singh says:
CNS: I should note... :: Eyes the captain from the corner of her eye::  The command staff are over due for their evaluations.
Host CO_Savar says:
COM: Lampo: Understood, Captain.  We will stand by.  Luna out.
CNS_Nhicola says:
::tries not to be intimidated:: XO: Okay, I'll pull up the records to see who I need to schedule and see what times I can offer.
XO_Singh says:
:: Hearing something in the counselors voice, turns to look at her fully.::  CNS:  When you are ready.
CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
::Ewan turned his attention away from the viewscreen for a moment before the COM was ended::
SO_Silver says:
XO: Commander, I have the baseline for the Lampo set.  What I have configures with the readings originally sent us.
XO_Singh says:
SO: Thanks.
CNS_Nhicola says:
XO: Was I that obvious? I believe in jumping right in, however.
XO_Singh says:
CO: Science is ready.
Host CO_Savar says:
XO: Understood.

ACTION: On the viewscreen the USS Lampo slowly brings herself side on to the Luna before coming to a halt, her nacelles lose their blue glow to be replaces by a deep orange glow.

CNS_Nhicola says:
::turns her attention to the viewscreen and leaves the XO to the matters at hand::
Host CO_Savar says:
FCO: What is our distance from the Lampo?
CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
::Ewan pulls out his PADD and makes some notes::
FCO_Shania says:
CO: 45,000 km.
SO_Silver says:
:: Blinks::  XO: The Lampo's energy output just jumped by a factor of 3.  They have disengaged their warp drive for the slipstream.
Host CO_Savar says:
FCO: That seems too close, given the unknown nature of this technology
FCO_Shania says:
CO: I can always back up a little if you rather.
Host CO_Savar says:
FCO: Pull us back to at least a half million kilometers.  Or whatever you feel would be safer.
CNS_Nhicola says:
::thinks the deep orange glow is kind of pretty::
XO_Singh says:
:: Under her breath:: Safe would be nice.
CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
::Ewan wonders why SFC even sent them there in the first place.::
FCO_Shania says:
CO: Ok, backing up another 50.000km, that should do.
SO_Silver says:
:: Inputs the Lampo's telemetry, curiously comparing it to the test runs.::
FCO_Shania says:
CO: We are being hailed again. Putting it on screen.
Host CO_Savar says:
::Faces the screen again::
CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
::Ewan looks away from his PADD back at the viewscreen at the mention of the hail::

ACTION: The "fat face" of Captain Leonin appears on the viewscreen once more

Host Captain_Leonin says:
COM: Luna: Nervous Captain?  We are about to jump to warp, this could be the beginning of a new era, I will see you on the other side! ::beams::
XO_Singh says:
:: Lets her curiosity take her back up to science.::
SO_Silver says:
:: Moves over slightly to give Singh a better view.::
Host CO_Savar says:
COM: Lampo: Nervousness is an emotion, and therefore illogical.
CNS_Nhicola says:
::trys not to snicker when the Captain is so...Vulcan:: ::succeeds but cracks a smirkish smile::

ACTION: Leonin simply rolls his eyes, smiles, shakes his head slightly and cuts the comm

FCO_Shania says:
::shakes her head slightly at the Captain's comment::
XO_Singh says:
:: Quietly:: SO:  I see no variations... interesting.  One would expect some deviation.
Host CO_Savar says:
::Raises an eyebrow slightly at the Lampo's Captain::
SO_Silver says:
XO: They are probably keeping everything to exact measures this run through.
XO_Singh says:
SO:  Makes sense.
SO_Silver says:
XO:  They are building up again...
XO_Singh says:
SO: So I see...

ACTION: On the viewscreen the Lampo's warp engines flash for a moment and in the blur she super-accelerates into a slipstream conduit.

XO_Singh says:
CO: Their engineers are powering up.  Hmmm... the energy climb is continuously increasing.
SO_Silver says:
XO: There she goes...
Host CO_Savar says:
::Didn't even get a warning, or have the chance to put readings up on the main screen::

ACTION: On the Luna the science console goes crazy, data simply cannot be dealt with quickly enough and in a hiss it sparks and shuts down, the lights flicker on the bridge momentarily

CNS_Nhicola says:
::sees the orange glow, daydreams of flight, and then thinks of the interruptions:: ::from her thoughts a choreography begins to appear clearly in her mind with a long orange skirt, with enough fabric to flow without tripping her, over a white leotard, with unbounded spins and leaps, swishing the skirt and pausing until the skirt stops flowing::
XO_Singh says:
SO: Let's see how those readings compare to... hmmm...
SO_Silver says:
XO: Now that was not expected.
CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
ALL: Impressive, but I certainly hope the Lampo holds up. Hate to be the one who has to contact and then tell their families.
XO_Singh says:
SO: Interesting...
CNS_Nhicola says:
::is used to having such thoughts at inappropriate times and refocuses herself on the situation at hand, though she will have to try that as soon as she gets back to her quarters this evening::
XO_Singh says:
CO: Captain... I am not quite sure what just happened.  I will have engineering on it.  But for the moment, main science is out.
Host CO_Savar says:
XO: Understood.
SO_Silver says:
:: Moves over to the auxiliary station.::
Host CO_Savar says:
XO: Look over what we did obtain, and try to recover any data possible.
FCO_Shania says:
CO: I lost the Lampo on sensors when she entered the conduit.
XO_Singh says:
:: Sends a call down to engineering... on the double.::
XO_Singh says:
CO: Aye.
XO_Singh says:
:: Steps over to Silver.::  SO: Let us see what we have so far.
FCO_Shania says:
CO: I should be able to detect her but I can't, neither the ship nor the conduit.
CNS_Nhicola says:
::starts to look around, confused as the lights go out and then they have lost the other ship:: Anyone: Are they okay out there?
SO_Silver says:
:: Nods and pulls up the data they had collected.::
CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
::Ewan remembers his days when he was an Engineer back on the USS Delphyne, his very first assignment::
XO_Singh says:
:: Scans the data and frowns.::  SO: Those are not the readings expected.
SO_Silver says:
XO: No ma'am.
XO_Singh says:
CO: Captain... we may... or in this case the Lampo, may have a problem.
Host CO_Savar says:
XO: Explain.
CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
::Ewan looks over at the XO::
XO_Singh says:
CO:  There is no trace of the slipstream conduit or Lampo.  Sensors record a massive particle surge coming from the Lampo just before she engaged engines.  That is not the set norm of the earlier test results... the baseline.
CNS_Nhicola says:
::listening to the voices around her, trying to figure out what it all means::
Host CO_Savar says:
XO: Are you implying that the vessel did not enter a conduit?
XO_Singh says:
CO: At this point... yes.  Before jumping to that conclusion, we should contact the Otaria.
Host CO_Savar says:
XO: Do so.
XO_Singh says:
:: Nods to Silver.::
CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
XO: Begging your pardon, what exactly they do.....disappear from existence?
SO_Silver says:
:: Opens channels to the Otaria.::
SO_Silver says:
XO: Commander... look.
FCO_Shania says:
CO: I got her. She's about 6 light years away.
XO_Singh says:
XO: Confirmed... we are picking up a large particle surge.
FCO_Shania says:
CO: The Lampo I mean. There's a large particle surge.
Host CO_Savar says:
FCO: Set a course, but do not engage.  Hail them.
FCO_Shania says:
::plots a course and hails the Lampo:: CO: Understood.
XO_Singh says:
:: Has the computer begin analysis of the current data with the baseline.::

ACTION: The Lampo does not respond to the hail...

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