Host Mark_AGM says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<< BEGIN >>>>>>>>>>>

Host CO_Taylor says:
::on bridge::

TAC_Lt_Cmdr_Riley says:
:: readying TAC ::

Host CO_Taylor says:
::in the Big Chair::

Cnsl_Alexander says:
::sitting next to capt on the bridge::

FCO_Ens_Lowell says:
::Walk over to Helm::

Cmdr_Nim_Ber says:
::on bridge checking duty rosters::

Ens-Louis says:
:: On the bridge at Sciences working on diagnostics after all the recent repairs ::

FCO_Ens_Lowell says:
captain: course setting, sir?

Host CO_Taylor says:
Helm: What is our ETA to the coordinates of the Cronkite?

CMO-EnsJorg says:
::In sick bay monitoring ship's roster::

Lt_Franklin says:
:: walks into Enigineering, drinking coffee ::

FCO_Ens_Lowell says:
Captain: 5 min

CMO-EnsJorg says:
::pulloing up latest data reports...and shrugging shoulders at sorry state of crew's health::

Lt_Franklin says:
:: Sips the French Roast, sits down, and checks systems ::

Ens-Louis says:
:: Computer begins to display results of sensor diagnostics ::

Host CO_Taylor says:
Helm: 231.345.87 from galactic core

FCO_Ens_Lowell says:
::Setting couse::

Host CO_Taylor says:
Helm: Engage at Warp 9

FCO_Ens_Lowell says:
::engaging warp drives::

Cmdr_Nim_Ber says:
Louis: keep a close eye on your sensor readings when we reach the sector

Lt_Franklin says:
:: watches warp engines rev up and go ::

FCO_Ens_Lowell says:
captain: aye sir

TAC_Lt_Cmdr_Riley says:
:: working at TAC station ::

Ens-Louis says:
XO: Aye sir.

CMO-EnsJorg says:
::Looks up duty logs for crew and assesses appointment possibilities::

Host CO_Taylor says:
::wiggles in Big Chair::

Ens-Louis says:
:: All LRS and SRS diagnostics show nominal. Sends data to XO for review. ::

Cmdr_Nim_Ber says:
Lowell: report any anomilies in our flight path

Lt_Franklin says:
:: likes the Naugahyde leather chair of the Head Engineer on Duty ::

FCO_Ens_Lowell says:
Cmdr: There are no anomilies.... yet...

Cnsl_Alexander says:
Xo:Have you had a chance to sit down with the Capt and review the crew profiles sir?

TAC_Lt_Cmdr_Riley says:
:: scanning space for any spacial annomilies, etc. ::

CMO-EnsJorg says:
*Lt_Franklin* Lt.?  This is Doctor Jorg.

Lt_Franklin says:
*Jork*Yes, Doctor?

Cmdr_Nim_Ber says:
Alex: we have been going thru them, no comments yet, but, good work, as far as we can see

CMO-EnsJorg says:
*Lt_Franklin*  Lt. could you please see me in sickbay for a repeat physical at the end of your present duty rotation?

Cnsl_Alexander says:
XO: Thank you sir

Ens-Louis says:
:: Sends coordinating data for probes to Tactical in preperation of the search ::

Lt_Franklin says:
:: shakes head :: *Jorg*Uhh... Yes...

CMO-EnsJorg says:
*Lt_Franklin*  Thank you Lt.  Jorg out.

Host CO_Taylor says:
::sitting in chair::

Lt_Franklin says:
:: makes a face and gets back to work ::

Cnsl_Alexander says:
::smiles at returning capt::

Host CO_Taylor says:
::nods to Alexander::

CMO-EnsJorg says:
::pulls up Franlin's latest physical and shakes head even more::

Cmdr_Nim_Ber says:
CO: here is the crew profiles and duty rosters,as ordered ::hand captain the PADD::

Host CO_Taylor says:
Louis: How long before we can expect to pick up the Cronkite on LRS?

TAC_Lt_Cmdr_Riley says:
CO:   10 min till sensor contact with the USS Cronkite , sir.

Host CO_Taylor says:
Ber: Thank you ::reading::

Ens-Louis says:
Captain: ETA to last known location is 10 minutes. I should have the ship on sensors in about 3.

CMO-EnsJorg says:
Nurse Sikel:  Nurse, ensure that we have emergency teams standing by for when we rendezvous with the Cronkhite.

Host CO_Taylor says:
Riley: Thank you

Ens-Louis says:
:: Starts a computer database search on all data pertaining to the Cronkite, her last mission, and last known location ::

CMO-EnsJorg says:
<Sikel>:  Yes Doctor.  Emergency medical crews are already in place.  You asked for that 5 minutes ago sir.

Ens-Louis says:
Captain: Sorry sir, sensor contact in 10 minutes.

Cmdr_Nim_Ber says:
::brings up Cronkites crew roster::

CMO-EnsJorg says:
::scratches head...."I asked for that 5 minutes ago?....scratches head some more::

TAC_Lt_Cmdr_Riley says:
:: nods head at captain ::

Host CO_Taylor says:
::nods to Louis::

ENG_Lt_Franklin says:
Computer: Gimme a comparison of the Warp Drives at Launch and Now. All systems and Sub Systems. Bring it up on the main display screen.

Ens-Louis says:
:: Continutes to collate data on the Cronkite ::

Cmdr_Nim_Ber says:
::feeds science data to chair::

ENG_Lt_Franklin says:
<computer>:: beep! ::

CMO-EnsJorg says:
::continues looking at Franklin's chart...wondering if there are emissions in Engineering that could be causing the problem he sees::

Cnsl_Alexander says:
::watching the crew at work while captain reads crew profiles::

ENG_Lt_Franklin says:
:: taps on panels oding an "Ode to Joy" beat ::

CMO-EnsJorg says:
::finds he is humming some strange baroque piece he doesn't recognize::

ENG_Lt_Franklin says:
:: looks at the comparison and looks desgusted :: What? No changes! This is crazy! Computer: Get rid of that comparison, please!

CMO-EnsJorg says:
::winders how there could be so much tetrion build up on Mr. Franklin's epidermis::

FCO_Ens_Lowell says:
::thinks: ETA in 5 min::

Cnsl_Alexander says:
::another dul day on the bridge, thank goodness::

CMO-EnsJorg says:
::remembers that noone wants to get close to Mr. Franklin's epidermis....much less land on it and cultivate::

FCO_Ens_Lowell says:
Cmdr: ETA 5 min to Cronkite

TAC_Lt_Cmdr_Riley says:
:: doing a little drum flam on his station while working at his TAC post ::

CMO-EnsJorg says:
::makes a note to compare the amount of tetrion on Mr. Franklin to that on other engineering crew mwmbers and moves on::

TAC_Lt_Cmdr_Riley says:
:: i just love scanning for life forms ::

Ens-Louis says:
:: Coordinating computers and sensors for sweep upon arrival at destination ::

ENG_Lt_Franklin says:
:: whistles a Tom Jones tune, the "It ain't unsual to be loved" one ::

Cmdr_Nim_Ber says:
Louis: Anything yet??

CMO-EnsJorg says:
Nurse Sikel:  Nurse, would you please have emergency medical crews stand by and prepare to meet the Cronkhite?

FCO_Ens_Lowell says:
Captain/cmdr: ETA to Cronkite is 5 min...

Ens-Louis says:
XO: No sir, eta to sensor readings is 5 minutes.

ENG_Lt_Franklin says:
Computer: Run a Level 4 diagnostic.

TAC_Lt_Cmdr_Riley says:
all:  life, you pretty little lifeforms, you tiny little lifeforms, where are you ???  :: computer beeps ::

CMO-EnsJorg says:
<Sikel>::sigh:: Yes Doctor.  I will attend to it again, but this is the third time you have made the same order.

Host Mark_AGM says:
<NURSE HANNAH>  ::Walks through Sickbay, breathes, and exits::

Cmdr_Nim_Ber says:
Louis: Well, what exactly are you reading now?

CMO-EnsJorg says:
Sikel:  Thank-you nurse.  That will be all.  ::Looks longingly at Nurse hannah::

Cmdr_Nim_Ber says:
::patches into science::

ENG_Lt_Franklin says:
<Computer>Running Diagnostic on all Engineering systems. Time of Completion: 3 minutes.

FCO_Ens_Lowell says:
::turn a sec and looked at Riley..:

Ens-Louis says:
XO: I currently have no ships reading in LRS.

Cmdr_Nim_Ber says:
Louis: any anomilies in our path?

CMO-EnsJorg says:
::Scratches head again.....I've given that order before?  I must be losing it....Could it be Liption sickness?::

Ens-Louis says:
XO: Sir, no anamolies on sensors at this time.

Host CO_Taylor says:
::Fading in and out of consciousness::

TAC_Lt_Cmdr_Riley says:
:: nods at ensign fire ::     Can i help you, Ensign ???

Ens-Louis says:
:: Continues to do research on the Cronkite ::

FCO_Ens_Lowell says:
::thinks: werid? ::

Cnsl_Alexander says:
Capt: Are you all right captain?

ENG_Lt_Franklin says:
:: sits in chair, shuts eyes ::

TAC_Lt_Cmdr_Riley says:
:: infedell ensign ::  :: lol ::

Cmdr_Nim_Ber says:
::looks at the Captain::

FCO_Ens_Lowell says:
Riley: nah

Host CO_Taylor says:
Alexander: I am alright... I don't believe I got enough sleep last night.

TAC_Lt_Cmdr_Riley says:
Lowell:  k...........  :: ok ::

Cmdr_Nim_Ber says:
::hmmmm::

Host CO_Taylor says:
Ber: I am going to my Ready Room to read some reports... you have the Bridge.

Cnsl_Alexander says:
Capt: Yes maam, sensed you as being awake for a while before i went to sleep.

ENG_Lt_Franklin says:
:: hardly waits to get off-duty to play Trombone ::

FCO_Ens_Lowell says:
Captain/Cmdr: ETA is 1 min

Cmdr_Nim_Ber says:
CO: aye, sir

Host CO_Taylor says:
::gets up::

Host CO_Taylor says:
::walks to RR door::

Host CO_Taylor says:
::waits for it to open::

Host CO_Taylor says:
::nothing happens::

Host CO_Taylor says:
::turns around::

Host CO_Taylor says:
Ber: And Commander... Get this door fixed.

Host CO_Taylor says:
::pushes door open::

Cmdr_Nim_Ber says:
Louis: enhace your sensor arrays, I don't want to get caught in.............

ENG_Lt_Franklin says:
<Computer>Diagnostic Complete. All Engine Systems within normal operating parameters.

Cnsl_Alexander says:
;;she really is a workaholic, we need to have a talk when this mission is over::

Cmdr_Nim_Ber says:
CO: yes, sir

Cmdr_Nim_Ber says:
*Franklin*: we're haveing a problem with the RR door, could you send someone to check it out

Host CO_Taylor says:
:;turns around, struggles with door and pushes it shut::

ENG_Lt_Franklin says:
*Ber*I'll go there personally. Not much better to do. :: grins ::

Cmdr_Nim_Ber says:
*Franklin* Acknowledged

ENG_Lt_Franklin says:
:: goes into TL :: Main Bridge.

FCO_Ens_Lowell says:
Cmdr: We're here!

ENG_Lt_Franklin says:
:: arrives on bridge with an engineering kit ::

Cnsl_Alexander says:
XO: There are people aboard the Cronkite sir, i am sensing mental activity.

Cmdr_Nim_Ber says:
::now what??::

FCO_Ens_Lowell says:
::Stops All engines::

Ens-Louis says:
XO: I have the Cronkite on sensors, we will be within hailing range momentarily.

ENG_Lt_Franklin says:
:: walks over to RR door ::

Cmdr_Nim_Ber says:
Louis: just keep an eye out for any anomilies,

ENG_Lt_Franklin says:
:: makes sure it won't open without force, opens kit ::

Cmdr_Nim_Ber says:
Riley: Hail them

Ens-Louis says:
XO: Yes sir.

Host CO_Taylor_ says:
::sits at desk, adjusts photo of Llama::

TAC_Lt_Cmdr_Riley says:
Cmdr:  aye sir !

Ens-Louis says:
:: Continues to scan for local anamolies ::

TAC_Lt_Cmdr_Riley says:
:: hails Cronkite ::

Cnsl_Alexander says:
Xo: Did you hear me sir?

Cmdr_Nim_Ber says:
Louis: something happened here, lets not become a victim

ENG_Lt_Franklin says:
Phase Inverter, Graviton Probe, Geconisis Overloader... Those will do...

Ens-Louis says:
XO: Aye, sir.

Cmdr_Nim_Ber says:
Alex: I know, I feel it too

TAC_Lt_Cmdr_Riley says:
Cmdr:  no resonse , sir !

TAC_Lt_Cmdr_Riley says:
Cmdr:  i believe its damaged !!!

ENG_Lt_Franklin says:
:: opens panel by RR door, looks inside ::

Cmdr_Nim_Ber says:
Riley: can you lock onto anything over there?

Host Mark_AGM says:
CRONKITE DRIFTING SERENELY THROUGH SPACE

TAC_Lt_Cmdr_Riley says:
Cmdr: i'll try sir !!!

TAC_Lt_Cmdr_Riley says:
:: trying to lock onto any com device ::

ENG_Lt_Franklin says:
:: a shower of sparks fly onto the bridge from the panel ::

Cmdr_Nim_Ber says:
Louis: check the composition of the hull, see if its changed any

FCO_Ens_Lowell says:
::moves the ship to follow the Cronkite's drift::

Cmdr_Nim_Ber says:
riley: is there a problem locking on?

TAC_Lt_Cmdr_Riley says:
Cmdr: I can't lock on to a single thing over there , sir, there's a problem, i just can't get through !!!

Ens-Louis says:
:: Nods to the XO and begins scanning of Cronkite hull integrity :: XO: Nothing shows which is out of the ordinary.

ENG_Lt_Franklin says:
:: face all black from the little burst ::

Cmdr_Nim_Ber says:
Louis: well, get somebody to assist you, one to check the surrounding space, one to keep scanning the ship

ENG_Lt_Franklin says:
:: mutters, puts away the Geconisis overloader ::

Cnsl_Alexander says:
::sensing the engineers fright, walks over to him ENG: Do you need medical attention sir?

Ens-Louis says:
XO: Aye sir.

ENG_Lt_Franklin says:
Alexander: I'm fine.

Cmdr_Nim_Ber says:
::looks over at the engineer, but, alex seems to be handling it::

Cnsl_Alexander says:
::reaches into pocket for handkerchief and hands to eng::

Cnsl_Alexander says:
Eng: Your faces looks a tad burnt sir ;;smiels::

ENG_Lt_Franklin says:
:: puts the graviton probe inside the panel, shuts the panel for a moment ::

FCO_Ens_Lowell says:
::looks on screen... ghost ship.... shivers::

ENG_Lt_Franklin says:
Alex: I noticed. I'm fine, OK?

Cmdr_Nim_Ber says:
Riley: anything yet?? can you lock onto anyone and transport them here?

Cnsl_Alexander says:
Eng: A bit testy are we??

Ens-Louis says:
:: Signals to Ensign Krakov to help with the sensors. ::

TAC_Lt_Cmdr_Riley says:
Cmdr: Scanning to see if there's even any life over there, sir !!!

Cmdr_Nim_Ber says:
Riley: both Alex and I can sense someone or something over there, very confused. seems to be coming from the center of the ship

ENG_Lt_Franklin says:
Alexander: :: stands up :: Please, let me work.

Ens-Louis says:
:: Sends request to OPS for additional power for sensors and begins to prepare a probe to be launched ::

Cnsl_Alexander says:
Eng: By all means ensign.

ENG_Lt_Franklin says:
Alexander: Ensign?

TAC_Lt_Cmdr_Riley says:
Cmdr:  only 1/3 of the crew is reading out, sir, the rest may be dead !!!

ENG_Lt_Franklin says:
:: face turns red, under the black ::

FCO_Ens_Lowell says:
::Sweats like crazy... first time on this bridge::

Cnsl_Alexander says:
Eng: Excuse me Lt. i can make mistakes, but iam sure you cannot sir.

Ens-Louis says:
XO: We will be ready to launch a probe to get a more accurate reading on just a moment ::

Cnsl_Alexander says:
::turns and leaves::

Ens-Louis says:
<in just a moment>

Cmdr_Nim_Ber says:
*CO*: we have arrived, sir, reports are not promising

ENG_Lt_Franklin says:
:: mouth hangs open :: And thats a counselor? I'm filing a complaint!

Host CO_Taylor_ says:
*Ber* Carry on, send reports in here please.

ENG_Lt_Franklin says:
:: turns around, opens panel, and sees the door still doesn;t work. The graviton probe didn't work ::

TAC_Lt_Cmdr_Riley says:
Cmdr:  thats only 4 life readings on that ship, sir !

Cnsl_Alexander says:
::pulls out profile on Eng and reads::

Cmdr_Nim_Ber says:
*Co*: we mayhave to send an AT in, sir

ENG_Lt_Franklin says:
:: grabs a PADD, files a complaint about the counselor's disrespectful attitude ::

FCO_Ens_Lowell says:
::I can feels everyone is staring at me.... I'm an ensign...::

Host CO_Taylor_ says:
*XO*  I want a full sensor sweep and report first.

Cnsl_Alexander says:
::notices he resents women figures, especially counselors::

Cmdr_Nim_Ber says:
*CO*: yes sir

Cmdr_Nim_Ber says:
Louis: launchthe probes

Ens-Louis says:
Captain: If we send an AT I may not be able to keep sensor locks on them.

Ens-Louis XO: Aye sir... probes launched.  (TORPEDO.wav)

Host CO_Taylor_ says:
*Louis* Send an engineering team after the initial sensor sweeps

TAC_Lt_Cmdr_Riley says:
:: looking at ensign louis ::

FCO_Ens_Lowell says:
::wonder if anyone can hear me thinking out loud..::

Ens-Louis says:
*Captain* Aye sir.

ENG_Lt_Franklin says:
:: works on the door, using the Phase Inverter ::

Cmdr_Nim_Ber says:
Lowell: are your holoimagers in your flight path emitter showing anything out of the ordinary

Ens-Louis says:
:: Gathering data from the probe... ::

ENG_Lt_Franklin says:
:: doges a spark burst, not getting face dirtier ::

FCO_Ens_Lowell says:
::saw a drop of sweat on the helm panel... wipe it::

Cnsl_Alexander says:
Ber: Is there anything i can do to help sir?

TAC_Lt_Cmdr_Riley says:
Cmdr:  no , sir , nothing unusual .

Ens-Louis *Engineering* Data is now being returned from sensors and probes. (#.wav)

ENG_Lt_Franklin says:
:: gets a Barrion detection grenade from workcase, puts it in panel ::

Cmdr_Nim_Ber says:
Alex: I'm too occupied to sense anything else on that ship, try to localize your senses on where those people are

ENG_Lt_Franklin says:
<Garfield>*Louis*Affirmative.

Cnsl_Alexander says:
Ber: They are on the bridge sir and i think one of them is the captian

Ens-Louis says:
:: Working with Ensign Krakov, and finding some interesting data begin returned from the probe ::

Cmdr_Nim_Ber says:
Alex: maybe one of them has telepathic senses, see if you can arouse one of them to give some indication of whats happening

Cnsl_Alexander says:
Ber: Aye sir.::focuses on the mental energy she is picking up::

FCO_Ens_Lowell says:
::shaking::Cmdr: Can I be relief of duty to go to sickbay??

Cmdr_Nim_Ber says:
Lowell: whats wrong?

Ens-Louis says:
Cmdr Ber: Preliminary data shows that the drifting is influenced by something unknown... I am working on additional data ::

Cmdr_Nim_Ber says:
*CMO* report to the bridge, please

Cnsl_Alexander says:
Ber: Sir, they are very confused and do not understand what is and has happened to them

FCO_Ens_Lowell says:
::shaking... can't talk...::

Cmdr_Nim_Ber says:
*CMO* on the double

Cnsl_Alexander says:
Ber: Am trying to establish contact with one of them, seems to be 3 people

ENG_Lt_Franklin says:
:: sees tons of baryon particles ::

ENG_Lt_Franklin says:
Ber: It looks like we have a light Baryon build up in this panel ::

Cmdr_Nim_Ber says:
<CMO> *Ber* : on my way

TAC_Lt_Cmdr_Riley says:
:: humming ::

TAC_Lt_Cmdr_Riley says:
:: TAC reading staying at normal ::

Cmdr_Nim_Ber says:
Franklin: humm, check all the panels around the ship, see if its localized or not

Cmdr_Nim_Ber says:
<CMO> Ber: reporting as ordered, sir

Ens-Louis says:
Cmdr Ber: The Cronkite is being "pulled". Like there is a tractor beam or gravity source I cannot detect.

ENG_Lt_Franklin says:
:: gets a Baryon Elimination Tacyon/Tetrion Transmitter and puts it inside the panel ::

Ens-Louis says:
:: Continues working with the sensor/probe data ::

Cmdr_Nim_Ber says:
CMO: Lowell here is feeling faint

Cnsl_Alexander says:
Ber: I have established mental contact with a person on the Cronkite.

FCO_Ens_Lowell says:
::stands up and look at doctor... and sit down::

Cmdr_Nim_Ber says:
ALex: and...................?

Cnsl_Alexander says:
Ber: They don't know what has ahppened to them sir and are just as puzzled as we are.

TAC_Lt_Cmdr_Riley says:
:: TAC at stand by ::

Cmdr_Nim_Ber says:
CMO: ::checks Lowell, administers hypospray of adrenilac::

FCO_Ens_Lowell says:
CMO: You can't do this to me.....

ENG_Lt_Franklin says:
:: gets on knees, puts hands on the panel, and waits for the transmitter to transmit ::

Ens-Louis says:
:: Moves probe closer to the Cronkite ::

FCO_Ens_Lowell says:
CMO: and you did...

Cmdr_Nim_Ber says:
<CMO> Lowell: too late laddy, how do you feel now?

FCO_Ens_Lowell says:
::not shaking...::

ENG_Lt_Franklin says:
:: hears an energy burst, trys to keep the panel shut ::

Host Mark_AGM says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< PAUSE >>>>>>>>>>>>

TM & Copyright © 1997-98 by Paramount Pictures Corporation.  All Rights Reserved