SD 10205.30 
On route to the Theta Reticulum system, the USS Pharaoh has discovered an interesting scientific phenomena. A nebula is forming before the crew's very eyes at an accelerated rate. All attempts to retrieve data from the center of the phenomenon were met with failure at the present time. The crew has been waiting for the phenomenon to dissipate to get clearer readings of the center.

XO_Chalen says:
::sits in the command chair on the bridge watching the nebula::
OPS_LtCmdr_Stidd says:
::At OPS::
CMO_Releben says:
::exits his office, headed for the bridge, having finished deleting all information per CO's prior orders::
TO_Laundry says:
::at the tactical station looking at some readings::
CSO_LTBrehgorn says:
::in science lab, making final preparations for the two probes as he monitors the nebula dissipation on the viewscreen::
XO_Chalen says:
OPS:  Mr. Stidd, please confirm the convoy is at a safe distance from the nebula and stopped.
OPS_LtCmdr_Stidd says:
XO: Confirmed, sir.
XO_Chalen says:
FCO:  Ensign, maintain safe distance.  Full stop until we get some solid readings.

ACTION: Sensors are beginning to discern the center of the Nebula

XO_Chalen says:
*CSO*:  Any progress, Mr. Brehgorn?
CSO_LTBrehgorn says:
*XO*  I'm beginning to get a reading on the center of the nebula, standby.
CSO_LTBrehgorn says:
::analyzes sensor readings to try and make any sense of this strange nebula::
TO_Laundry says:
::looks at the OPS officer and then goes back to work::
OPS_LtCmdr_Stidd says:
::Taps comm badge:: *CSO*: I have a suggestion.  Try recalibrating the sensors for theta band emissions and see if there is any unusual temporal displacements in the vicinity.
CSO_LTBrehgorn says:
::smiles as he notices the CO has dubbed this the "Brehgorn Nebula"::

ACTION: The viewscreen shows the formation of a very large type M star...forming at a fast pace

CMO_Releben says:
<FCO_Zippy>  XO: Aye sir.  Coordinates have been locked.
XO_Chalen says:
OPS:  Is that what I think it is?  ::points at the star on screen::
TO_Laundry says:
::looking at the Tactical readings::
CSO_LTBrehgorn says:
*OPS* Noted *XO* I'm picking up a type M star growing at a rapid pace in the nebula's center.
CMO_Releben says:
::enters onto the bridge and spies the rather large nebula and star on screen::  Self: Hmmm...
XO_Chalen says:
*CSO*:  That's what I was afraid you would say.  How can this be happening so fast?
ACTO_Ens_T`Rail says:
::runs down the hall to the  TL and ducks inside:: TL: Bridge
OPS_LtCmdr_Stidd says:
XO: If you are thinking it is a type M star, you are correct.  Forming at approximately 890% faster than normal.
TO_Laundry says:
::starts to stare into space::
ACTO_Ens_T`Rail says:
::realizes he’s late wonders what he’s gonna tell the captain::
CSO_LTBrehgorn says:
*XO* Sir, sensors show that time is moving at a more rapid rate the nearer to the star.
XO_Chalen says:
OPS:  Calculate star growth time before it becomes a hazard to us and convoy at this distance.
CSO_LTBrehgorn says:
Computer: Is there a precedent for this phenomenon in Starfleet records?
XO_Chalen says:
*CSO*:  Time is moving faster there?   Some kind of Eienstenian time/gravity dilation or something?
CSO_LTBrehgorn says:
*XO* Perhaps, sir.
ACTO_Ens_T`Rail says:
::walks out onto the bridge:: XO: Sorry I’m late Commander ::grins::
XO_Chalen says:
TO:  take your post.
TO_Laundry says:
::looks at ACTO and wants to be relieved::
XO_Chalen says:
*CSO*:  Never seen a star form so fast, but the gravity involved could be dense enough to warp time under normal laws of physics, but then time needs to already be moving fast for the star to form like that.   Chicken and the Egg.....   Any other theories?
ACTO_Ens_T`Rail says:
::walks over to  tac:: TO: I relieve Mr. Laundry ::grins:: ill take it from here thanks for keeping my seat warm 
CMO_Releben says:
XO: Cmdr, even at 890% growth, the star has a couple hundred million years life expectancy....
TO_Laundry says:
ACTO; No Prroblemmm. ::walks to the TL::
XO_Chalen says:
TO_Laundry:  Head to shuttle bay one and complete the check out of our new Type Ten shuttle.
CSO_LTBrehgorn says:
*XO* no theories as of yet sir, but I believe it's now safe to send in a probe...shall I proceed?
OPS_LtCmdr_Stidd says:
XO: This star will reach supernova phase in 15 min. at current rates of acceleration.
XO_Chalen says:
OPS:  fifteen minutes?  are you sure?
TO_Laundry says:
XO: Aye Sirrr. ::walks into TL::
XO_Chalen says:
*CSO* Send your probes in Post Haste mister, We're out of here in ten minutes.
CMO_Releben says:
Self: 15 minutes?  It has to be faster than 890% then.....
XO_Chalen says:
TO:  Go to Red Alert.

ACTION: A wave of time deplacement hits the left nacelle

CSO_LTBrehgorn says:
*XO* Aye, sir.  ::launches probe immediately.::
CMO_Releben says:
::feels the ship shudder::
ACTO_Ens_T`Rail says:
XO: Aye ::raises shields and sets red alert:: 
OPS_LtCmdr_Stidd says:
::Looks at the XO and raises an eyebrow:: XO: I ran the calculations through 3 times sir, but if you wish I can run them again.
CSO_LTBrehgorn says:
*XO* Sir, I'm reading a temporal disturbance in the left nacelle....w should get an engineer down there.

ACTION: Warp speed is off-line.

XO_Chalen says:
::feels the shudder of the ship::
XO_Chalen says:
COM:  Engineering!  Get all teams on that nacelle, NOW!
XO_Chalen says:
OPS:  Mr. Stidd, contact the convoy, tell them to warp out of here now!   We meet them at these coordinates.....  ::sends meeting point text to the OPS console from the command chair console::
CSO_LTBrehgorn says:
::monitors probe data stream::

ACTION: Commander Starks on the Oregon Trail hails the USS Pharaoh asking their status

OPS_LtCmdr_Stidd says:
Self: Fascinating event. XO: Aye sir.::Contacts the convoy as ordered::
XO_Chalen says:
*EO Blanket* Warp drive is temporarily off-line, and we're looking at a super nova in less than fifteen minutes!   Get the convoy out of here now!   We'll catch up with you.
CMO_Releben says:
XO: Cmdr, I do have one theory... If that star is decaying as fast as it is... if the ship is hit head on by one of those waves, we will run through several thousand life cycles in a matter of seconds...
EO_Blanket says:
*XO*: Aye sir. ::runs to the nacelle:: Engineering Team 1: Get to the nacelle and help me now.

ACTION: The ships of the convoy warp out one by one... .The Oregon Trail remains...

EO_Blanket says:
<Jakes>EO: The warp power is off line.
XO_Chalen says:
CMO:  Then our warp nacelle could be in worse shape than I thought......
CMO_Releben says:
XO: Theoretically Cmdr...
XO_Chalen says:
CMO:  Your theories scare me, Dr.  But I can't argue with the logic.   Any kind of defense?
XO_Chalen says:
::has an ideal::   OPS:  Stidd, hail the Oregon Trail!
EO_Blanket says:
::starts to work on the engines::
XO_Chalen says:
*CSO*:  Anything from the probes yet?
CMO_Releben says:
XO: Suggest the Oregon Trail tractor us out of here.... they should be able to tow as at low warp, Cdmr....
OPS_LtCmdr_Stidd says:
::Opens hail::
XO_Chalen says:
CMO:  Just what I was thinking.......
CSO_LTBrehgorn says:
*XO* Negative sir...standby.
CMO_Releben says:
::shrugs::  XO: Apparently so sir...
XO_Chalen says:
COM:  Starks:  Chalen to Starks, have the Oregon Trail lock onto with a tractor beam and prepare for warp.  Our Nacelle may be in real bad shape.

ACTION: The Captain of the Oregon Trail can be heard arguing with Commander Starks

Host Gilles says:
<OT_OPS> : COM:Pharaoh: XO: Ummm.. the is the Oregon Trail
CMO_Releben says:
XO: Cmdr, if my guess is correct... the nacelle may have rusted off of the Pharaoh by now....  
EO_Blanket says:
::starts to conduct a full diagnostic on  the Nacelle::
Host Gilles says:
<OT_OPS> : COM:Pharaoh: XO: Ummmm... we don't HAVE a tractor beam
XO_Chalen says:
COM:  O Trail:   Okay, we'll lock onto YOU.  Stand by your warp drive.
OPS_LtCmdr_Stidd says:
XO: I have an idea.
CMO_Releben says:
::curses silently::
EO_Blanket says:
::finishes diagnostic:: Self: This is not good, why did the Chief have to be out on a day like this.
OPS_LtCmdr_Stidd says:
XO: Use our tractor beam to lock onto them.
XO_Chalen says:
TO:  Lock our tractor beam onto their ship FULL POWER.
XO_Chalen says:
OPS:  Officer thinking, Mr. Stidd.  Great minds.......
ACTO_Ens_T`Rail says:
XO: Aye 

ACTION: The Pharaoh tractor beam locks on the Oregon Trail

EO_Blanket says:
Engineering Team: We need to get the warp power back online as soon as possible, so get to work.

ACTION: The Oregon Trail begins to shudder from such a powerful tractor beam.

XO_Chalen says:
COM:  O Trail:  We're locked on, prepare for warp.
ACTO_Ens_T`Rail says:
XO: locking on ::taps a few buttons:: Lock established 
EO_Blanket says:
::working frantically on the nacelle::

ACTION: Structural integrity of the Oregon Trail is failing

XO_Chalen says:
*CSO*:  Time to supernova?
XO_Chalen says:
OPS:  Mr. Stidd, extend our structural integrity field over the Oregon Trail!
CSO_LTBrehgorn says:
*XO* By my calculations, 12 minutes until supernova, sir.
XO_Chalen says:
COM:  O Trail:  What's your status over there?
OPS_LtCmdr_Stidd says:
XO: Aye sir, boosting power to the SI field and extending it.
XO_Chalen says:
*CSO*:  If you get anything of use from those damn probes, report immediately!
CMO_Releben says:
XO: Cmdr, the SIF may improve if we are physically docked to the Oregon...
Host Gilles says:
<OT_OPS> : COM:Pharaoh: XO: We were shaking... for a bit.... it seems better now Sir
XO_Chalen says:
CMO:  They'd lose ALOT of cargo.......  I like to avoid if possible...
CSO_LTBrehgorn says:
*XO* Aye, sir.
CMO_Releben says:
XO: There isn't a docking ring so to speak?
XO_Chalen says:
COM:  O Trail:   Ready to go to warp?
CSO_LTBrehgorn says:
::waiting anxiously for some bit of helpful data to return from the probe::
EO_Blanket says:
::keeps trying to get the Nacelle to work and gets mad so he hits the controls:: Self/Nacelle: Why won't you work, I went by the books!
XO_Chalen says:
CMO:  Not that could sustain us at warp speeds.  Our mass differential is too great.
Host Gilles says:
<OT_OPS> : ::mumbles something about a deity:: COM:Pharaoh: XO: The Captain says we are
XO_Chalen says:
ALL:   ALL HANDS PREPARE FOR WARP SPEED!
XO_Chalen says:
COM:  Oregon Trail:   Engage!

ACTION: The Oregon Trail powers up its engines and begins to accelerate

ACTION: Both ships shake as the speed is at .5c

XO_Chalen says:
TO:  Monitor our structural integrity!
XO_Chalen says:
OPS:  Do the same for the Oregon Trail!
EO_Blanket says:
::feels the jolt:: Self: The warp isn't working what the heck is going on.
ACTO_Ens_T`Rail says:
XO: Aye 
OPS_LtCmdr_Stidd says:
::monitors all readings from the OT::

ACTION: Both ships shake more as they reach .75c

EO_Blanket says:
::taps combadge:: *Bridge*: Sorry for intruding but how are we moving this fast?

ACTION: Warp 1 has been attained

XO_Chalen says:
::holds on tight to the command chair and holds his breath watching the acceleration::
XO_Chalen says:
*EO* On a wing and a prayer, Mister.  Keep an eye on hull integrity!

ACTION: The star goes supernova

CSO_LTBrehgorn says:
::starts inventing a variety of gods to pray to::
CMO_Releben says:
::finds a console to hang onto and the inevitable approaches::

ACTION: The ships are at warp 2

CSO_LTBrehgorn says:
*XO* Sir, the star has gone supernova.
XO_Chalen says:
::sees the shockwave, can't tell if they'll miss it::  ALL:  ALL HANDS, BRACE FOR IMPACT!!!!!!
OPS_LtCmdr_Stidd says:
Self: This is why I prefer the classroom to the bridge.
EO_Blanket says:
:sighs:: *XO*: Aye sir. ::taps combadge to close communication::
CSO_LTBrehgorn says:
::straps in, half preparing to die::
CMO_Releben says:
::braces himself against a bulkhead::

ACTION: Structural integrity is falling on the Oregon Trail and power is dropping from the structural integrity field of the Pharaoh

EO_Blanket says:
::still working::
CMO_Releben says:
XO: Cmdr, suggest we beam the CO back....
ACTO_Ens_T`Rail says:
ALL: Surfs up dudes ::laughs to himself:: 
OPS_LtCmdr_Stidd says:
XO: We are loosing the SI field and SI is failing on the OT.
XO_Chalen says:
OPS:  We can't use the warp drive, so divert 100 PERCENT of warp core power to the SIF!
XO_Chalen says:
*EO*:  See if you can boost warp core power output now!
XO_Chalen says:
TO:  Cut power to all non essential systems!
CSO_LTBrehgorn says:
::wonders at the fate of his poor, defenseless probe::
EO_Blanket says:
*XO*: Yes sir, may I ask why. ::tries to boost power::
XO_Chalen says:
CMO:  I'd love to, but now is not the time!
OPS_LtCmdr_Stidd says:
::Diverts power to the field and also all power from non essential areas of the ship.::

ACTION: Structural integrity has stabilized

ACTO_Ens_T`Rail says:
XO: aye ::cuts power from  every thing he can think of that’s not being used::
XO_Chalen says:
*EO*:  You may.......  but I'm too busy to answer.   Just do it!
CMO_Releben says:
::taps a few buttons on the console and shuts down life-support in unoccupied areas::
XO_Chalen says:
*CSO*:  Are we clear the blast radius yet!?

ACTION: Shock wave will impact in 5 secs

CSO_LTBrehgorn says:
*XO* Negative...a shockwave is momentarily imminent.
EO_Blanket says:
:: boosts power::
CMO_Releben says:
::crouches down and wedges in tighter::
XO_Chalen says:
SELF:  Ah grozit........
XO_Chalen says:
TO:  SHEILDS TO FULL!!!!!
EO_Blanket says:
Self: How am I suppose to fix the Nacelle when I have no power!
ACTO_Ens_T`Rail says:
XO: Aye

ACTION: A vast bubble of ionized and x-ray emitting gas collides with both ships.

CMO_Releben says:
::watches the viewscreen go black::
CSO_LTBrehgorn says:
*XO* Sir, we are encapsulated in a pocket of ionized and x-ray emitting gas.

ACTION: Both ships are literally thrown off to one side... and the engineering console on the bridge explodes

CSO_LTBrehgorn says:
::falls down hard::
EO_Blanket says:
::flies across engineering hitting a steal pole and flipping over it::
XO_Chalen says:
::sees the sparks fly from the console and hold on tight::
OPS_LtCmdr_Stidd says:
::Falls from OPS and hits his head on the console::
EO_Blanket says:
::gets up not hurt that much:: Self: That tickled.
CMO_Releben says:
::holds steady wedged into his corner, fishing his belt for a tricorder::
XO_Chalen says:
::composes himself::   ALL:   DAMAGE REPORT!

ACTION: The console next to the EO_Blanket explodes killing him instantly

EO_Blanket says:
::dies::
CSO_LTBrehgorn says:
::senses a strange sensation, as if a child's blanket has just been burnt to a crisp::
OPS_LtCmdr_Stidd says:
::Gets up and notices a small trickle of green blood splat on the console::
XO_Chalen says:
*EO*:  Engineering REPORT!
ACTO_Ens_T`Rail says:
XO: casualty  reports coming now we have  1 confirmed dead and multiple  wounded
XO_Chalen says:
*EO*:  Engineering!   ............ ::looks at the CMO::
XO_Chalen says:
CMO:   Doctor get to engineering now!
OPS_LtCmdr_Stidd says:
XO: Including myself sir. ::Turns to look at the XO::
XO_Chalen says:
*CSO*:  Mr. Breghorn report to the bridge!
XO_Chalen says:
OPS:  Are you hurt bad, Stidd?
CSO_LTBrehgorn says:
*XO* On my way, sir.  ::heads out of sci lab and to the TL::

ACTION: Both ships come to a complete halt... The wave of ionized gas has dispersed

CMO_Releben says:
::scans the EO to confirm the worst and moves to OPS::  XO: Aye sir.
OPS_LtCmdr_Stidd says:
XO: I will survive, sir.  I have controlled the pain for now.
ACTO_Ens_T`Rail says:
::takes  a med kit and treats stidds  wounds::
XO_Chalen says:
OPS:  I need you focused, Cmdr.   How's the Oregon trail?
CSO_LTBrehgorn says:
TL: Bridge.
CMO_Releben says:
::satisfied with OPS scan, splits for ME::
CSO_LTBrehgorn says:
::exits TL, enters bridge, and takes Science::  XO: Reporting as ordered, sir.
XO_Chalen says:
TO:  Stand down Red Alert.......  get the damn lights back on!   ::referring to the darkness imposed on the bridge by the battle stations::
OPS_LtCmdr_Stidd says:
::Checks the console for a report:: XO: Some lateral damage, but it survived intact for the most part.
XO_Chalen says:
OPS:  Then we'll worry about us for now. 
CMO_Releben says:
::arrives in ME and visually surveys the damage::
XO_Chalen says:
OPS:   Structural damage report?
XO_Chalen says:
TO:  Internal damage report?
MO_Marshmellow says:
::is in sickbay working on the wounded::
XO_Chalen says:
CSO:  What's left of the blast area?  Scan where the Nebula was?
OPS_LtCmdr_Stidd says:
::Runs scans::
MO_Marshmellow says:
::running back and forth between patients scanning them and injecting them with hyposprays::
CMO_Releben says:
::goes from person to person, scanning for injuries::
XO_Chalen says:
CSO:  Mr. Breghorn, how the HELL does a star appear in our flight path and then go Nova!?   I want answers!!!!!   YESTERDAY!!!!!!
CSO_LTBrehgorn says:
XO: Not much remains undestroyed, sir.
OPS_LtCmdr_Stidd says:
XO: Reports are in and the Pharaoh is still structurally sound, sir.
CSO_LTBrehgorn says:
XO:  I'll get on it, sir.
CSO_LTBrehgorn says:
XO:  Uhoh.......
XO_Chalen says:
OPS:  First good news I've heard all day.  ::sits back in the command chair::
CSO_LTBrehgorn says:
XO: We have......a black hole, sir.
CMO_Releben says:
::contacts a Med Team to remove the EO's body and take it to Sickbay::
OPS_LtCmdr_Stidd says:
XO: That is most illogical, sir.  We did not even see this yesterday.
XO_Chalen says:
CSO:   WHAT!?
CSO_LTBrehgorn says:
XO: A black hole is confirmed, sir.
XO_Chalen says:
CSO:  Mr. Brehgorn, Supernova's don't create black holes, Collapsing stars do.   Our star exploded.   Explain!
XO_Chalen says:
OPS:  Are we in danger at this distance?
CMO_Releben says:
*XO* Cmdr, ME is under control.  One confirmed dead, I am now proceeding to sickbay.
XO_Chalen says:
*CMO*:  Acknowledged, Doctor.
MO_Marshmellow says:
::trips over a bio-bed while running back and forth dropping all of the supplies he was carrying::
OPS_LtCmdr_Stidd says:
::Rechecks his data and double checks the calculations::
CSO_LTBrehgorn says:
XO: Sir, I have a near certain theory that the time acceleration has caused the Nebula, Supernova....and now....the black hole....the temporal disturbance has to have been caused by that damn ISS Pharaoh we recently encountered.
CMO_Releben says:
::cuts the comm and exits quickly for Sickbay::
XO_Chalen says:
CSO:  Do you have any evidence of that?
MO_Marshmellow says:
::gets up and fixes his uniform:: Self: No biggie. ::starts to treat the patients::
CSO_LTBrehgorn says:
XO: Yes, sir....fairly clear evidence.
OPS_LtCmdr_Stidd says:
XO: I calculate that we are far enough away from the event horizon to be of any danger to us.
XO_Chalen says:
 OPS:  That's something at least.  Inform the convoy of the hazard and of our delay.
XO_Chalen says:
::walks to the CSO's panel::   CSO:  How could they have done this????
CMO_Releben says:
::arrives in sickbay and jumps in treating various crewmembers::
OPS_LtCmdr_Stidd says:
::Carries out the order::
MO_Marshmellow says:
::looks at the CMO and then goes back to work::
CMO_Releben says:
MO: There is one confirmed deceased.  A team is bringing the body down shortly.
CSO_LTBrehgorn says:
XO: Sir...I'm filtering some probe data that shows there were indeed two stars in this system....the second star was a white dwarf...it was this star that caused the then-Red Giant to go Supernova.
MO_Marshmellow says:
CMO: Any idea who it was?
XO_Chalen says:
CSO:  I don't follow, how is the ISS Pharaoh involved?
MO_Marshmellow says:
::repairing someone’s cut on her forehead::
CMO_Releben says:
MO: Yes, an Engineer...
CSO_LTBrehgorn says:
XO: The rip in space that the ISS Pharaoh broadened caused massive damage to the space time continuum in this system....the acceleration of time was a byproduct.
MO_Marshmellow says:
CMO: His name sir? ::walks to another patient::
CSO_LTBrehgorn says:
XO: This acceleration accelerated the evolution of the White Dwarf.
XO_Chalen says:
CSO:  Is there any evidence of further side effects from the distortion?
MO_Marshmellow says:
::takes out a hypospray and injects it in his neck:: Patient: You should be fine, you may go.
CSO_LTBrehgorn says:
XO: Inconclusive as of yet, sir...standby.
XO_Chalen says:
CSO:  If the ISS Pharaoh has caused any more impending destruction, I intend to be ready for it.
CSO_LTBrehgorn says:
XO: Understood, sir.
CMO_Releben says:
::repairs a compound fracture and moves onto the next injury::  MO: The injuries will make it difficult to ID the body without a DNA scan...