Kris:
The U.S.S. Ganymede is investigating a phenomenon at the Kolnar asteroid recently discovered in several of the larger asteroids there.  Changeling bodies have been found melded into some of the asteroids there.  It appears to be a time-travel incident...

Kris:
...gone awry.

Kris:
<<FYI>> We pick up with Wells, Sky and Spicer finishing up the data analysis of the large asteroid and nearly ready to give it to the Captain as a report.  

Kris:
The very nosy Commander Wolfe has noticed that the Captain recalibrated the sensors in an unusual way for scanning the large asteroid.

Kris:
Ensigns Tal and Rhian have their hands full trying to keep the Ganymede together through these ion storms.

Kris:
<<<<RESUME MISSION>>>>

ENG_TAL:
::at engineering station one monitoring the storms effect on the ship::

SCI_Palad:
::playing with gizmos::

CMO_Wells:
:: in sci lab 2::

OPS_Rhian:
::at OPS modulating power distribution and analyzing effects of storm on shields::

KC_Spicer:
::in Science Lab, poring over final data from the away team::

CTACWolfe:
::returns to his station, a tad worried::

XO-Louis:
:: Moves from the front of the view screen, back to the command chairs and peers at the captain ::

CO_Olbrun:
::having finished her work, moves back to the captain's chair::

CTACWolfe:
:;logs back into his console and starts bring up LRS....eyebrows knitted::

CO_Olbrun:
::she didn't even notice Louis observing her::

SCI_Palad:
Spicer: the only way to be sure of the gate is to tractor the asteroid out and look inside

XO-Louis:
:: Sits in the second chair and leans toward Captain Olbrun:: Captain: You seem to be in your own little world, what are we looking for?

KC_Spicer:
Sky:  I agree.  I'd love to get a look inside that asteroid.

ENG_TAL:
::beginning to run diagnostics on the transporter subsystems::

KC_Spicer:
Wells:  Do you concur?

CTACWolfe:
::brings up the local star charts and the latest Starfleet Intel reports on Dominion Troop Movements in the area and over laps the two::

CO_Olbrun:
::speaking quietly:; Louis: do you want the long version, or the Cliff Notes?

SCI_Palad:
Spicer: ditto, like opening Christmas presents :)

OPS_Rhian:
::doing mental calulations on power drain for their plan::

KC_Spicer:
Sky:  Cracking nuts, even.

XO-Louis:
Dara: I want to know what is going through that head of yours, and why all the secrecy?

CMO_Wells:
:: looks up from her data: KC: huh?  oh sorry actually I do.

CTACWolfe:
::whispers to himself::  Curiouser and curiouser..

CO_Olbrun:
Louis: We're looking for an interdimensional portal. ::her voice remains subdued::

SCI_Palad:
Spicer: we need to determine if the gate is one in a whole mass transit system

XO-Louis:
:: Raises eyebrow ::

KC_Spicer:
::nodding in satisfaction at Sky and Wells::  Then that's what we'll tell the Captain we recommend.  Let's go back to the bridge.

KC_Spicer:
::standing::

CTACWolfe:
CO:  Captain....permission to put something on the main viewer....

SCI_Palad:
Spicer: agreed

CMO_Wells:
:: follows KC out:  I agree.....

CO_Olbrun:
Wolfe: Granted. What have you found?

KC_Spicer:
::heading out the corridor and down to the turbolift::

ENG_TAL:
::diagnostics looks good ::

CTACWolfe:
::starts putting the star charts up::  CO:  The Dominion is looking for their wayward party...as I feared...

XO-Louis:
:: Sits back and quietly contemplates this information ::

CO_Olbrun:
Wolfe: How protected are we in here?

SCI_Palad:
~~~adjusting to empathic/psychic rhythms of crew~~~

CTACWolfe:
CO:  By overlapping this chart with the latest info from Starfleet Intelligence....there is a definite pattern ::lets the graphics show for themselves::

KC_Spicer:
ACTION: THE OVERLAPPING GRAPHICS REVEAL A CORRELATED PATTERN.  THE TROOP MOVEMENTS ARE ACTUALLY A SEARCH GRID.

CTACWolfe:
CO:  The Ion storms have shields down to 50%.  We have zero manuverability with our proximity to the asteroids...and the High End scans we are doing is acting like a beacon.  Any Jem Haddar ship looking for them are bound to find us.

CO_Olbrun:
::she bites her lip:: Wolfe: Start running battle drills. Looks like we might need them.

XO-Louis:
Captain: Right now that ion storm is our friend.

CO_Olbrun:
Louis: For now- but it's not going to last forever.

CTACWolfe:
CO:  Aye_r_nXO: And our enemy.....its acting like Nebula without ruining external sensor readings thanks to our high-end scans

KC_Spicer:
::entering the bridge::

KC_Spicer:
Captain, our report is ready.

SCI_Palad:
::I wonder what the alloy of the gate is made of::

ENG_TAL:
::begin running diagnostics on warp engines:

OPS_Rhian:
CTAC:  I can transfer power from warp engines...we will not be needing them in here anyway

CTACWolfe:
::starts running battle simulations......the first ones not looking good::  OPS:  Can you boost any power to the Shields?

OPS_Rhian:
CTAC:  Aye sir...see my last

CO_Olbrun:
Spicer: If you'll join me in my ready room, we'll discuss it.

CO_Olbrun:
Louis: Lieutenant, you have the bridge.

CO_Olbrun:
::heads for her ready room::

XO-Louis:
Captain: Aye.

SCI_Palad:
::moves to Science !::

KC_Spicer:
Captain:  I request that Dr. Wells and Lt. Sky join us as they prepared this report with me.

OPS_Rhian:
::redistributing power:: ENG:  Reducing power to warp engines by 32% and redistibuting to shields

ENG_TAL:
CO: The power nacelles are out of balance, I have to correct them.

CTACWolfe:
::utilizes the new power readings from OPS and shakes his head, only a 2% increase...nothing appreciable::

XO-Louis:
:: Shaking my head, puzzled at the lack of information from the Captain ::

CO_Olbrun:
Spicer: Granted.

CO_Olbrun:
::enters her ready room, and sits at the desk::

ENG_TAL:
::starting new mixture algorithms::

KC_Spicer:
::entering and standing off to one side::

CMO_Wells:
:: follows Spicer into the RR::

CO_Olbrun:
*Tal* Then do so, Ensign.

SCI_Palad:
::walks to ready room, pointy ears and all::

CTACWolfe:
::running full Tactical Scans...looking for the inevitable enemy::

XO-Louis:
Ensign Rhian: Emergency lighting only, reroute all power to the shields.

KC_Spicer:
::handing over PADD to Captain::

OPS_Rhian:
XO:  Aye sir

CMO_Wells:
:: stands at attention off to the side::

KC_Spicer:
Captain:  We've analyzed the data and that large asteroid could very well contain a time portal gateway of some sort.

CO_Olbrun:
::she takes it, and reads it briefly::

KC_Spicer:
Captain:  The likelihood is high, in fact.  We'd like to tractor the asteroid in to a cargo bay and crack her open.

ENG_TAL:
*Ensign Brady* Go to jefferies tube 4-26 Alpha. I need you to make an adjustment.

OPS_Rhian:
ENG:  Tal, prepare rig for reduced electrical...cutting all non-essential systems

KC_Spicer:
Captain:  We've learned all we can from scans of the asteroid's surface.

CTACWolfe:
XO:  The charged Ion in the storms is preventing Shield Integrity from raising over 55%.  That will not be enough to put up with a sustained attack.

ENG_TAL:
<Ensign Brady> Aye sir.

CO_Olbrun:
::laughs a little:: Something like a nut, then.

SCI_Palad:
Captain: it is important that we determine if the gate is unique or part of a mass transit system

KC_Spicer:
Captain:  Exactly.  ::supressing a wry grin::

ENG_TAL:
OPS: Aye sir

CO_Olbrun:
Paladine: Yes, I am very aware of what needs to be determined.

KC_Spicer:
::wincing at the thought of mass transit time travel::

SCI_Palad:
::interesting::

ENG_TAL:
::making preparations ::

XO-Louis:
Commander Wolfe: Understood, plot a course away from this storm and out of the search grid. Be ready.

CMO_Wells:
:: shutterrs at the thought of the time travel::

KC_Spicer:
CO:  And that pretty much sums it up.

ENG_TAL:
<Ensign Brady> TAL: Adjustments complete Sir.

CTACWolfe:
XO:  Aye....::begins the evasive course plot and sending Engineering the readings on the power he doesnt need::

SCI_Palad:
::postulating wormhole transit and the origins::

CO_Olbrun:
Spicer: Oversee the process, but make it fast- we're about to have company.

ENG_TAL:
*Brady* Aye.

CO_Olbrun:
::as an afterthought:: Spicer: A word with you.

KC_Spicer:
::eyebrows up::  Company, Captain?

ENG_TAL:
OPS: Ready sir.

KC_Spicer:
CO:  Aye, sir.

CO_Olbrun:
Sky and Wells: You are dismissed.

OPS_Rhian:
ENG:  Understood

CTACWolfe:
::sets the TAC LRS to an auto alarm upon detection of enemy ships::

CMO_Wells:
Aye aye sir... :: turns and leaves onto the bridge::

SCI_Palad:
Captain: do you wish me to leave?

ENG_TAL:
::running new EPS algorithms::

OPS_Rhian:
XO:  All non-essential systems shut down...maximum power is distributed to shields

CO_Olbrun:
Sky: Yes, Lieutenant. You are dismissed.

SCI_Palad:
::leaves::

XO-Louis:
*Engineering* Consider this a challenge, the test is finding a way to keep the shields operational... 55% is not good enough. See what can be done.

CTACWolfe:
XO:  Its the storms that worry me....if we are attacked, I cannot gaurantee we can evade the Jem Haddar weapons.....they already pass through our shields like they arent there....

CMO_Wells:
Sky: there si something in my bio readings I need you to confirm   would you mind helping me with it?

XO-Louis:
Ensign Rhian: Coordinat with engineering.

ENG_TAL:
XO: Aye sir.

CO_Olbrun:
Spicer: The Jem Hadar appear to be looking for the lost Founders.

OPS_Rhian:
XO:  Aye sir

SCI_Palad:
Wells: of course

KC_Spicer:
CO:  Well, that was to be expected.  It looks like they lost something important after all.

ENG_TAL:
OPS: Lets bring backup fusion generators online.

XO-Louis:
Commander: I believe that this storm will cause their targeting systems as much trouble as ours. I believe we may have a tactical advantage if this is the case. Let's be prepared.

CO_Olbrun:
Spicer: Agreed. Also, I have done my own analysis of the scans I've been running. It's a portal, all right.

ENG_TAL:
OPS: We should be able to steal power from the impulse engine generators.

CMO_Wells:
:: motions for Palad to follow her to sci station one::

OPS_Rhian:
ENG:  Tal, could we use the nacelles to emit a deflection grid that be resistant to the ion radiation and increase the integrity of the shields?

CTACWolfe:
::thinks:  No more tactical advantage than the USS Odyssey::

SCI_Palad:
::aiding in bioscans, wishes the Captain was more sensitive::

KC_Spicer:
CO:  Then let's get it onboard.  StarFleet Science would love to get a look at it.

CMO_Wells:
:: hands him a data pad  ::  These are some traces I found  comapre those with your files and tell me what you find.please....

CTACWolfe:
::overhears OPS::  That would bleed off manuverability to boost the shields....but worth a shot...

ENG_TAL:
OPS: Yes. I can get a crew working on it immediately.

OPS_Rhian:
::running preliminary tests::

XO-Louis:
:: Worry begins to show on my face ::

CO_Olbrun:
Spicer: I can't let you take it back.

KC_Spicer:
::stiffening::  CO:  Why not?

SCI_Palad:
Wells: what do you have?

OPS_Rhian:
CTAC:  The ratio of power redistribution to shild strength is so low...it would have little overall effect in out present condition

CTACWolfe:
OPS:  Run the simulation of moving, while at Red Alert....with the other combat systems online...we'll lose manuverablity....

CO_Olbrun:
Spicer: Because of the tremendous potential for harm to the timeline that it poses.

KC_Spicer:
CO:  ::nodding::  I understand.  ::glancing down at newly healed hands::  Believe me I do.

ENG_TAL:
OPS: How about using the Main defector dish. That  can channel power also.

CMO_Wells:
Palad: compare those with common contaiment found in the atmosphere of mid 20th centry atmospher..and tell me what you find,plase

CO_Olbrun:
Spicer: As I told you before- once it's been determined that that is in fact what it is, it has to be destroyed.

XO-Louis:
:: Stands and moves to Commander Wolfe :: Commander: Make sure our young officers stay on their toes. I don't want any surprises from our guests out there.

KC_Spicer:
CO:  But I'd like to get it open first and scanned.  Then, destroying it is fine with me.

CTACWolfe:
XO:  Nor do I Lieutenant....nor do I

OPS_Rhian:
ENG:  Yes, that should be sufficient...running simulation

CO_Olbrun:
Spicer: Granted. Now let's get this done so we can get out of here.

KC_Spicer:
::nodding::  Aye sir.  ::spinning on heel and heading out onto bridge::

XO-Louis:
*Engineering* Status on the shields.

CO_Olbrun:
::also exits the ready room, and enters the bridge, taking her seat::

ENG_TAL:
XO: We may have a plan sir.

CTACWolfe:
Captain on the Bridge

OPS_Rhian:
CTAC:  LCDR, I believe ENS Tal has come up with the best of both worlds.  We can use the deflector grid which will minimalize power drain to shields

XO-Louis:
:: Notices the Captain take her seat :: Captain: We are working on increasing shield strength.

CTACWolfe:
::double checks the LRS::

CO_Olbrun:
::she notices that the bridge crew is busy trying to ready defenses, and mulls the current situation:: Louis: Excellent- keep me apprised of any improvements.

OPS_Rhian:
ENG:  Tal, prepare the deflector grid

ENG_TAL:
::preparing for modifications::

XO-Louis:
Captain: Aye.

CTACWolfe:
OPS:  Then you better set up the Tractor Emmeters to deflect any asteroids coming at us....would hate for us to get pummeled while getting the shields up.

XO-Louis:
Ensign Rhian: Proceed.

SCI_Palad:
Wells: due to the ionzation of the molecules the accident happened 2 wks ago

ENG_TAL:
OPS: Aye sir.

OPS_Rhian:
XO: Aye Sir..

XO-Louis:
:: Steps back to the second chair:: Captain: Do we have a plan of action?

ENG_TAL:
*Engineering team one*  report to Deflector control.

KC_Spicer:
::watching the efficient crew at work::

CTACWolfe:
::has a real bad feeling about this::

KC_Spicer:
::turning to the XO and awaiting the Captain's word::

SCI_Palad:
Wells: the temporal co-ordinates were set for 1960 or so

CMO_Wells:
Palad: That what I found to, but also I found is there are all there.   They were there on Earth in the 1960's .  There is no way to fake those traces in those specific amounts.

ENG_TAL:
<Ensign Brady> Aye sir.

CO_Olbrun:
Louis: Yes- we beam the asteroid aboard, crack it open, determine it's contents, and then go from there.

KC_Spicer:
::eager::

CO_Olbrun:
Spicer: Get to it, Commander.

SCI_Palad:
Spicer; we must determine whether the gate is functioning before we beam it

XO-Louis:
Captain?.... We would have to take shields down for an inordinate amount of time to complete that transport. Is this really worth the risk?

KC_Spicer:
CO: Aye sir.

KC_Spicer:
XO:  It is.

CO_Olbrun:
Louis: Yes, it is.

ENG_TAL:
::communicates instructions to Ensign brady::

XO-Louis:
Captain: Can I ask why?

CTACWolfe:
::brings up a small program to intiate the modified defensive systems on a keystroke::

KC_Spicer:
TAC:  Coordinate with OPS to lower the shields long enough to beam the asteroid into Cargo Bay 2 please.

CMO_Wells:
Palad: double check me but one of those isetops in those traces was last know to occur in one place.  New Mexico middle 1960's. ::eye brows goes up::

CO_Olbrun:
::she bites her lip, glancing up at Spicer::

CO_Olbrun:
Louis: In my ready room, please.

KC_Spicer:
::nodding confidently at the Captain::

XO-Louis:
:: Stands and follows the captain::

SCI_Palad:
Spicer: if the gate is functioning in mid beam we could detonate it

CTACWolfe:
Spicer:  Aye Commander.  _r_nOPS:  How long will you need to beam the Rock over here?  ::noticing the Asteroids big size::

OPS_Rhian:
*Transporter Room*  Prepare for rapid transfer to cargo bay 3 on my signal...coordinates follow

XO-Louis:
:: Blood pressure is increasing.. I can feel it ::

KC_Spicer:
OPS:  We just need the large asteroid in Cargo Bay 2, none of the extra associated debris please.  Make the necessary calculations.

ENG_TAL:
<Ensign Brady> You will have the modifications in 5 minutes.

CO_Olbrun:
::she enters the ready room and just leans against her desk: Robert: All right, you want answers? I'll give them to you, and I doubt you're going to like them.

OPS_Rhian:
KC:  Understood

XO-Louis:
:: Stands at attention waiting ::

KC_Spicer:
Sky:  I don't think it's functioning right now.  A hunch.

SCI_Palad:
Spicer: the detonation of the gate....we can't risk it

OPS_Rhian:
*X-porter room* Belay my last...prepare transport to cargo bay 2

ENG_TAL:
OPS: We should have the changes to deflector control in 5 mins.

KC_Spicer:
Sky:  We aren't.  Believe me.

OPS_Rhian:
ENG:  Understood

KC_Spicer:
OPS:  Thank you.  Advise me when you and Tactical are ready.

CTACWolfe:
::checks the LRS at an almost Paranoid rate::

SCI_Palad:
Spicer; I respectfully and firmly dissent

ENG_TAL:
::monitoring deflector control::

OPS_Rhian:
KC: Aye

KC_Spicer:
Thank you Science Officer.  Duly noted.

SCI_Palad:
Wells: do you have a theory?

CTACWolfe:
Spicer:  Tactical is ready....::finger hovers over the intiation key::

XO-Louis:
Captain: If Star Fleet is worried about this technology, then why not use a torpedo?

OPS_Rhian:
CTAC:  Modifications to the deflector grid will be ready in five minutes...I suggest we wait until then

SCI_Palad:
::steamed at the possibility of a temporal rift::

CO_Olbrun:
:;she stops holding her breath, having calmed down sufficiently:: Louis: Because we need to determine if that's what's actually in there. Our scans tell us it is, but we need to be certain before we go attracting more attention.

CTACWolfe:
Spicer:  Do you concur with the OPS officers recomendation?

KC_Spicer:
::sighing::  I suppose we wait, Commander Wolfe.

KC_Spicer:
::impatiently pacing around the bridge::

CTACWolfe:
OPS:  Very well.....5 minutes.

CMO_Wells:
Palad: so many experiment went on during that time in that area i have no confired idea where or what they could have been doing.  some of the research from back then are still considered top secret.

XO-Louis:
Captain: With all due respect, I realize that the need-to-know is limited however, we have already exposed ourselves too much as it is. Why take any further risk?

CTACWolfe:
::keys a Security Alert::

KC_Spicer:
ACTION: FIVE MINUTES PASS.

ENG_TAL:
<Ensign Brady> *Tal* Modifications complete sir.

SCI_Palad:
::serious doubts at Spicer's motives::

KC_Spicer:
OPS:  Alright, it's time.  Ready?

CTACWolfe:
<SecTeams>  Report to your stations...

CO_Olbrun:
Louis: Robert, I have to ask that you just trust me- as both your captain, and as your friend.

ENG_TAL:
*Brady* Aye.

OPS_Rhian:
KC:  Aye sir

CTACWolfe:
::keeps an eye on the LRS::

ENG_TAL:
OPS: Modifications complete sir.

OPS_Rhian:
*X-porter room* Energize into level 5 containment field

KC_Spicer:
Wolfe:  A containment field in Cargo Bay 2 would be a nice idea too.

SCI_Palad:
::monitoring asteroid::

XO-Louis:
:: Shakes head :: Dara, my heart gives me no other choice since you put it that way.

KC_Spicer:
OPS:  Make it so.

ENG_TAL:
OPS: You may proceed.

CO_Olbrun:
::she bites her lip:: Robert: Any other questions? If not, then we need to get back to the bridge.

CTACWolfe:
::intiates the Containment Field::  [SecTeam Charlie and Delta]  report to the entry of Cargo Bay 2

XO-Louis:
Captain: None :: Turns to leave the RR ::

ENG_TAL:
::watches readout for Defector Control::

KC_Spicer:
OPS:  Please have an engineering team standing by to cut through the asteroid in Cargo Bay 2.

CO_Olbrun:
::she knows he's upset, and at this point is more concerned with that asteroid, so she let's it slide::

OPS_Rhian:
KC:  Aye sir

KC_Spicer:
Alright people...let's bring that thing onboard.  Now, please.

CMO_Wells:
spicer/Palad: I'm going to head down to the cargo bay if this place is going to be contaminted i want to be there to try to stop it if i can ....:: heads for the TL::

XO-Louis:
:: Enters the bridge and takes the second chair. Quietly watches the action ::

ENG_TAL:
*Engineering team one* Report to Cargo Bay 2

KC_Spicer:
Very good Doctor.

SCI_Palad:
::watching for the telltale signs of 'winking out'::

CTACWolfe:
::notes that the shields are down and thinks:  The Gauntlet is thrown....will there be a reply::

CO_Olbrun:
::she approaches Spicer: Spicer: Report?

CTACWolfe:
Spicer/XO:  Shields Down...ready for transport

XO-Louis:
:: Takes deep breath as the shields are dropped ::

KC_Spicer:
CO/XO:  Sir, an engineering team is standing by to cut open the asteroid.  A containment field has been set up there as well.

KC_Spicer:
TAC:  Make it so.

CTACWolfe:
::reaches over and begins to transport::

CTACWolfe (Sound - Transporter.wav):

XO-Louis:
:: Looks to the Captain to respond to Spicer ::

CMO_Wells:
:: comes out of TL onto the crgo bay deck and proceeds there to keep track of those bio seals::

ENG_TAL:
::Leave bridge and heads to TL::

CTACWolfe:
Spicer/XO/CO:  Transport complete....

KC_Spicer:
ACTION: THE ASTEROID IS SUCCESSFULLY BEAMED INTO THE CONTAINMENT FIELD IN CARGO BAY 2.

CO_Olbrun:
::she realises that she's just gotten her report, so she heads to the cargo bay after giving the bridge to Louis::

KC_Spicer:
Thank you all.

KC_Spicer:
CO:  Sir, permission to depart to Cargo Bay 2.

ENG_TAL:
:: In TL heading to Cargo Bay 2::

XO-Louis:
:: Nods to the Captain ::

CTACWolfe:
::starts bringing shields back online::

CO_Olbrun:
Spicer: Granted.

OPS_Rhian:
ENG/CTAC:  Shutting down deflector grid...routing power back to shields

CO_Olbrun:
::holds the TL for Spicer::

KC_Spicer:
::stepping onto TL::

SCI_Palad:
CO: permission to inspect the asteroid

ENG_TAL:
*OPS* Aye sir.

XO-Louis:
Commander Wolfe: Plot a course and be ready.

ENG_TAL:
::Leaving TL, heading to Cargo bay 2::

CO_Olbrun:
*Sky* Granted, but we'll be a little crowded down there.

CTACWolfe:
XO:  Course laid in......::stops bringing the shields up::

SCI_Palad:
CO: I will keep you informed

OPS_Rhian:
XO:  I recommend we bring warp engines back on line

CO_Olbrun:
::she gets to Cargo Bay 2, and then looks at the asteroid, trying to determine the best way to open it.::

KC_Spicer:
::stepping up to the edge of the containment field::

CTACWolfe:
::watching LRS like a hawk....feeling quite exposed::

KC_Spicer:
CO:  Sir, I suggest phaser beam on low setting.  Engineering can handle it.

ENG_TAL:
::Enters Cargo Bay 2, stands next to Engineering team::

XO-Louis:
Ensign Rhian: Bring all systems back online.

CO_Olbrun:
Spicer: Agreed. Let's get it done.

CMO_Wells:
:: with ateriod transported in bio seals are holding::

OPS_Rhian:
XO: Aye sir

KC_Spicer:
ENG:  You heard her.  Cut that thing open.

OPS_Rhian:
ENG:  Secure rig for reduced electrical

ENG_TAL:
KC_Spicer: Aye.

ENG_TAL:
::beginning cutting::

CMO_Wells:
all: so far so goo no contaiments.....

SCI_Palad:
::very concerned about the power source for the gate::

OPS_Rhian:
XO:  All  systems back on line

KC_Spicer:
ACTION: AS THE ENGINEER CUTS INTO THE ASTEROID, CHUNKS OF IT FALL AWAY, REVEALING A METAL DOOR-LIKE DEVICE OF UNKNOWN ORIGIN.

CTACWolfe:
::checks reports from SFC on Dominion troop movements...finding out where they are::

CO_Olbrun:
::she sucks in a breath, knowing full well what it is::

XO-Louis:
Ensign: Very well.

KC_Spicer:
ACTION: LIGHTS ALONG ONE EDGE OF THE PORTAL ARE MOVING IN A CIRCULAR PATTERN.

ENG_TAL:
*CO* There is a metal door,Captain.

KC_Spicer:
Ahhhh.....    ::scanning::

KC_Spicer:
ACTION: THE REST OF THE ASTEROID FALLS AWAY.

CMO_Wells:
Co: Are you alright sir?

XO-Louis:
:: Still sitting quietly and patiently waiting for the unexpected ::

OPS_Rhian:
XO:  Registering an energy spike in cargo bay 2...unknown origin

CO_Olbrun:
Wells: I'm all right. Lower this forcefield.

SCI_Palad:
::cataloging tricorder readings::

CTACWolfe:
::eyebrow goes up on the OPS report::

ENG_TAL:
::running addtional scans::

XO-Louis:
*Captain* What is your status, we picking up unusual readings.

CMO_Wells:
Co: I find no contaiments but......  if that si what the ccco would want.......

CTACWolfe:
::checks the spikes::  OPS: I am loosing shield integrity on the port side shield generators.  Is that conjunction with the power spikes?

XO-Louis:
:: Stands and waits for the Captains response ::

CO_Olbrun:
*Louis* We have opened the asteroid, and have found a portal inside.

OPS_Rhian:
CTAC:  Investigating

ENG_TAL:
::scanning for radiation::

KC_Spicer:
I wonder if the Dominion made this...

SCI_Palad:
::trying to Carbon Date the portal::

KC_Spicer:
CO:  Look at this....  ::pointing at scrawled writing going up the side of the portal::

CMO_Wells:
all: The objet is cleared nothing wrong with it. no containment , nothing it's clean.

XO-Louis:
*Captain* We have a power drain we believe is associated to whatever you are doing. Shoud we take any action?

KC_Spicer:
CO:  That writing does not look anything like Dominion scrolls we've seen before.

CO_Olbrun:
*Louis* Stand by. This won't take long.

CO_Olbrun:
::she circles the portal, slowly:: Spicer: It's not.

OPS_Rhian:
XO/CTAC:  Attemting to compensate shields

XO-Louis:
*Captain* Aye. :: Still standing begins to pace back and forth behind Wolfe's station ::

SCI_Palad:
::uploading what is known of Iconian language and attempting translation

CTACWolfe:
::drums fingers on his console, waiting for word back from Starfleet Command::

CO_Olbrun:
::she runs a hand over the active side of the portal:: ::murmuring:: They didn't know how to activate it fully.

SCI_Palad:
Spicer: according to linguistic banks the writing is not Iconian

CO_Olbrun:
::she runs a hand over the controls on the inactive side:: Spicer: It's more of a threat only running partially than if it were completely functional.

KC_Spicer:
::nodding::  As I suspected, Lieutenant.

CTACWolfe:
::thinks:  Maybe they've stopped searching::

ENG_TAL:
::Watches the tricorder readings in amazement:

SCI_Palad:
::cross referencing rootwords of common languages and attempting to construct an alphabet::

CO_Olbrun:
Spicer: We have to disable it before we can destroy it.

XO-Louis:
:: Mumbles out... :: Seems as if the Jem 'Hdar are keeping their distance.

KC_Spicer:
CO:  I'm guessing this is Barolian.  Do you concur?

CTACWolfe:
XO: Maybe they know something we dont.....

CO_Olbrun:
::she smiles slightly, and nods:: Spicer: Yes.

KC_Spicer:
CO:  I agree it should be disabled.  Do you know how?

CTACWolfe:
XO:  Or can activate....::his voice trails off::

CMO_Wells:
:: can't belive the readings she's getting::

ENG_TAL:
CO: Barolian?

CO_Olbrun:
::she nods:: Spicer: Yes. ::she then moves to the active side, and begins the shutdown process::

SCI_Palad:
Captain: is there a way of determining if this is the only gate?

KC_Spicer:
::continuing to scan::

CTACWolfe:
XO:  Do you think that they can arm that portal by commlink or signal?

CO_Olbrun:
*Sky* No, there isn't.

CO_Olbrun:
::she finishes the process, and the glowing recedes::

CO_Olbrun:
::then winks out::

XO-Louis:
:: Still pacing ::

CTACWolfe:
XO:  After all...it would be a real easy way to kill two bird with one stone...so to speak...

KC_Spicer:
Sky:  And I can tell you, it's not the only gate.

KC_Spicer:
::relieved::  That seemed to do it, Captain.

CO_Olbrun:
::she looks at Spicer, puzzled:: Spicer: You know of another gate?

KC_Spicer:
Spicer:  It is no more.  I saw to that.

SCI_Palad:
Captain: can be generate a feedback that will destroy other gates linked to this one?

OPS_Rhian:
CTAC:  I am unable to localize the exact point of power loss...::puzzled look::

OPS_Rhian:
CTAC:  Belay my last...it has stablized

CO_Olbrun:
::she gives it one last touch, and then steps back, glancing at Spicer's hands:: Spicer: I take it that's how that happened.

KC_Spicer:
Captain: Yes.  

KC_Spicer:
Captain:  Shall we remove another potential hazard from mankind?

CMO_Wells:
:: with eye brows raised looks at what just happened::

XO-Louis:
:; Stops pacing and takes a seat :: Ensign Rhian, full status report.

CTACWolfe:
::brings up the LRS one last time...::

CO_Olbrun:
Spicer: Please clear the cargo bay, then beam all the asteroid pieces- and the portal- into space.

KC_Spicer:
Aye sir.

CO_Olbrun:
Spicer: If you would do the honors, please dispose of it.

ENG_TAL:
CO: Aye, Captain

KC_Spicer:
*OPS*  On my mark, beam the object, and all remnants of the asteroid into space.

OPS_Rhian:
XO:  The radiation in cargo bay 2 has ceased...power distribution stablized at the same time, I surmise that the two events are related

OPS_Rhian:
*KC* Understood

CO_Olbrun:
::she watches as the portal dematerialises::

KC_Spicer:
*OPS*  Mark.

OPS_Rhian:
*Transporter room* Energize

XO-Louis:
OPS: Acknowleged.

KC_Spicer:
*TAC*  Destroy the recently beamed out materials with phaser beam.

XO-Louis:
:: that catches my attention ::

CTACWolfe:
::keys the Aft Phaser banks...targeting the slow moving materials easily::

KC_Spicer:
::standing in the empty, echoing Cargo Bay and facing the Captain::

ENG_TAL:
::heading to TL::

OPS_Rhian:
::Curious::

XO-Louis:
Wolfe: Target, destroy, then lay in a course to get us out of here.

KC_Spicer:
CO:  Thank you, sir.

CTACWolfe (Sound - ShipPhasers.wav):

CO_Olbrun:
Spicer: For what?

KC_Spicer:
ACTION: THE PORTAL AND SURROUNDING ASTEROID CHUNKS ARE DESTROYED.

CTACWolfe:
XO:  Course laid in for Starbase 22....

KC_Spicer:
CO:  I think you know sir.  You understand.

XO-Louis:
TAC: Engage!

SCI_Palad:
::walking to bridge::

KC_Spicer:
::leaving the Captain alone in the empty Cargo Bay with her thoughts::

CTACWolfe (Sound - Warp.wav):
::keys the drives::

CMO_Wells:
:: leaves CB behind Spicer::

ENG_TAL:
::in TL heading to bridge::

XO-Louis:
*Engineering* Report on shield status.

CO_Olbrun:
::she gives the place one look, and then heads up to the bridge::

CO_Olbrun:
::fortunately she rides in the TL alone, so she can just think::

ENG_TAL:
<Ensign Brady> *XO* Checking sir.

KC_Spicer:
::heading for quarters and already mentally composing report to Admiral Hazbin::

CO_Olbrun:
::she steps onto the bridge as the doors of the TL open::

XO-Louis:
:: Nods to the ensign ::

CO_Olbrun:
::she then takes her seat, and glances over to helm::

CTACWolfe:
Captain on the Bridge

SCI_Palad:
::at SCI 1, listening piece in ear::

XO-Louis:
:: Notices the Captain ::

KC_Spicer:
::muttering::   "....I'm sorry Admiral....the phasers just accidently cut through the asteroid and destroyed what was inside...."   Hmmm....not convincing enough....

XO-Louis:
Captain: Course laid in for SB 22.

CO_Olbrun:
Louis: Get us out of here, Lieutenant.

ENG_TAL:
<Ensign Brady> *XO* Shields almost at optimum effiency

XO-Louis:
Captain: On our way.

ENG_TAL:
:: Entering Bridge ::

CTACWolfe:
::stands down his Security teams - with a quiet sigh::  CO: Enroute to Starbase 22...ETA: 8 hours, 15 minutes at Warp 4

KC_Spicer:
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