U.S.S. Ganymede – October 13, 1998

Host Kris- says:
The U.S.S. Ganymede speeds off from Trill with a healthy Captain aboard.  She has ordered a shake-down cruise as the newly-outfitted Ganymede heads towards the Romulan border for patrol duty.

Host Kris- says:
The new Chief Science Officer has been brought aboard.

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<<<<BEGIN MISSION>>>>

TACSirach says:
::on the bridge, trying hard to concentrate on his work::

CO_Olbrun says:
::sitting in the captain's seat, working on the next evaluation report::

CEOBishop says:
::crawling around in the jeffries tubes checking up on the maintinance ::

CSO_Craig says:
::on bridge at station, watching the fly go around the room::

FCO_Vid says:
::At station correcting course to Romulan border::

TACSirach says:
::checking the security assignments::

CO_Olbrun says:
Bridge: All stations, report.

CNS_Warke says:
::on bridge working on program::

XO_Louis says:
:: After a long and restful sleep... enters shower to clean up before heading for the bridge ::

TACSirach says:
CO: Shields and weapons report to be normal

CEOBishop says:
*Bridge* Engineering nominal

CSO_Craig says:
CO:Not much on sensors

FCO_Vid says:
::Checking Starboard nacelle after recent repairs::

CSO_Craig says:
CO: but a big coolant leak in eng

FCO_Vid says:
CO: Ma'am on course to Romulan border as ordered:

CO_Olbrun says:
::notices that the Science officer has not yet learned his place::

XO_Louis says:
:: Gets dressed and grabs a PADD from the table ::

TACSirach says:
::notices the new CSO, walks over there::

CEOBishop says:
::comm badge beeps:: :crewman: Sir major coolant leak in engineering!

FCO_Vid says:
CO: Ma’am estimate 2 days at warp5 to Romulan border:

TACSirach says:
Craig: Hello, I don't believe we have met, my name is Sirach, I am the Tactical Officer here. Welcome aboard

CEOBishop says:
::immediately heads for engineering:: *crewman* on my way

CSO_Craig says:
TAc: Nice to meet you too

CO_Olbrun says:
Vid: Thank you. Proceed on course.

XO_Louis says:
:: Heads out of quarters and down the corridor with head down reading status reports on the PADD ::

TACSirach says:
CSO: I don't suppose they showed you around this maze

FCO_Vid says:
CO:Aye Ma’am acknowledged:

CSO_Craig says:
Tac:somewhat

CEOBishop says:
*bridge* We have a major coolant leak in engineering we’re shutting down the engines

CSO_Craig says:
Tac: but I still get lost

CO_Olbrun says:
Vid:All stop.

XO_Louis says:
:: Enters TL :: "Bridge"

TACSirach says:
CSO: Perhaps if the Captain will allow I can give you a brief review tour...it sometimes helps

CO_Olbrun says:
Sirach: Not at the moment, Ensign.

CEOBishop says:
::arrives in engineering and sees alot of smoke and fumes::

CSO_Craig says:
TAC: thanks I'd appreciate that

FCO_Vid says:
*Eng.*:Bishop will that coolant leak affect warp drive?:

CNS_Warke says:
::notices Craig arrive and goes over to him to greet him:: Craig:I'm Author Warke the resident counselor

Host Kris- says:
ACTION: WITH A THUNDEROUS TINTINNABULATION, A SHOWER OF SPARKS AND METAL SEALING RINGS CLATTER TO THE FLOOR OF ENGINEERING.

TACSirach says:
CO: Aye aye

CSO_Craig says:
CNS: ive heard about you

TACSirach says:
CSO: Perhaps later

CEOBishop says:
::ducks for cover::

CSO_Craig says:
CO:ok

CNS_Warke says:
Sirach:What have you been telling him?

CEOBishop says:
*FCO* JUST SHUT DOWN THE ENGINES!

CO_Olbrun says:
::feels the ship lurch::

FCO_Vid  (Engines-ALL STOP.wav)

XO_Louis says:
:: TL stops between decks and emergency lights come on ::

CSO_Craig says:
CNS: not Sirach

TACSirach says:
CNS: Just how you are very evil and that he should be very afraid ::grin::

CEOBishop says:
::evacuates crew from engineering and seals off the section::

CSO_Craig says:
CNS: people at the academy

CNS_Warke says:
Sirach:who me I'm not evil I'm just here to help

FCO_Vid says:
*Eng*:status I've got all lights on every panel lit:

CO_Olbrun says:
::is not pleased with the chatter of the junior officers::

TACSirach says:
CNS: sure sure, speaking of which can I schedule an appointment after my shift? whenever that is

XO_Louis says:
*Bridge* This is X O Louis, I'm stuck in the TL... What is the status of the ship?

CNS_Warke says:
Craig:must have been some of my early experiments at new counseling techniques

TACSirach says:
::feels he is getting a cold glance from the Captain::

CEOBishop says:
*FCO* we know that we barely got out of there with our hides in tact

CSO_Craig says:
CNS: I really must get back to my station

CO_Olbrun says:
*Louis* We are at an all stop due to an explosion in Engineering.

TACSirach says:
CO: Sorry Captain ::returns to Tactical::

CNS_Warke says:
Sirach:sure

CSO_Craig says:
CNS: See you around

OPS_Rhian says:
*ENG* I'm getting reports of random coupling failures all trough the ship

FCO_Vid says:
CO: Ma’am all engines stopped Eng crew just barley escaped:

XO_Louis thinks:  :: Lovely ::

CNS_Warke says:
::goes back to her station and resumes work on the program::

CSO_Craig says:
::walks to his station

CSO_Craig says:
::

XO_Louis says:
*Captain* Are transporters online?... Can I be transported to the bridge?

FCO_Vid  (Console.wav)

CO_Olbrun says:
*Louis* Stand by.

CEOBishop says:
::groans:: *OPS* shut down main power and start up the auxiliary generators

CO_Olbrun says:
Sirach: Are transporters still online?

OPS_Rhian says:
*ENG* Acknowledged...switching to auxiliary systems

TACSirach says:
::checks the status of the transporters::

CEOBishop says:
::sends all hurt crewmen to Sickbay::

OPS_Rhian says:
CO:  CAPT, Main power is off line, we are no won backup systems

TACSirach says:
CO: They are online, however with the recent failures, I would not recommend we use them unless absolutely needed

XO_Louis says:
*Captain* Standing by.

FCO_Vid says:
OPS:Rhian compensating and rerouting systems to helm

CO_Olbrun says:
*Louis* We can take our chances and potentially not get you out, or you can sit tight. What's your decision?

CEOBishop says:
::calls all repair teams to begin immediate repairs::

CSO_Craig says:
::checks all sensors::

FCO_Vid says:
CO: Ma’am auxiliary power brining minimal helm control:

XO_Louis says:
*Captain* Ready to transport. I'm sure our engineering staff can handle it.

OPS_Rhian says:
Vid:  Acknowledged...I can keep 85% normal to Helm

CO_Olbrun says:
Sirach: Beam Louis to the bridge.

TACSirach says:
::hears news of the transport...crosses fingers::

TACSirach says:
CO: Aye aye ::beams Louis to the bridge::

FCO_Vid says:
OPS:acknowledged

CSO_Craig says:
::crosses fingers::

CO_Olbrun says:
::waits for Louis to materialize::

XO_Louis :: Shimmers :: (Transporter.wav)

Host Kris- says:
ACTION: LOUIS MATERIALIZES ON THE BRIDGE SAFE AND SOUND.

TACSirach says:
::awaits Louis's arrival::

CO_Olbrun says:
::looks up:: Louis: Nice to see that the transporters are still working....

XO_Louis says:
:: Pats himself up and down to make sure all pieces are in the proper place ::

FCO_Vid CO: Ma’am we've experienced a minor course drift compensating now: (Console2.wav)

TACSirach says:
::worried face leaves his face, but returns once his mind goes off his work::

CO_Olbrun says:
::she can't help but smile at this::

CO_Olbrun says:
::but it's a subdued smile::

CSO_Craig says:
::chuckles::

TACSirach says:
::he quickly concentrates on the job at hand::

CEOBishop says:
::the main repair teams arrive at engineering:: Crewmen: I want back in my engineering room post haste.

CO_Olbrun says:
Vid: Keep at it....we can't drift too far off course.

XO_Louis says:
Captain: Thank you... it's good to be here. :: Sighs and takes a seat in the second chair ::

FCO_Vid says:
CO:Affirmative:

CNS_Warke says:
::is glad to know the transporters still work::

Host Kris- says:
ACTION: REPORTS FROM HYDROPONICS INDICATE THAT THE ENTIRE MONTH'S BATCH OF PLANTS WERE DESTROYED BY THE GRAVITY FLUCTUATIONS AND RESULTING FALLING ITEMS IN THE ARBORETUM AND ADJOINING PHYTOPATHOLOGY LAB.

XO_Louis says:
:: To no-one in particular :: I'm glad that I still have all my clothes on too.

TACSirach says:
::glad he didn't just transport Louis's atoms all over the universe::

CO_Olbrun says:
::she hears this, and gives him a startled, but mischievous look::

CSO_Craig says:
::chuckles:::

XO_Louis says:
*Engineering* Gravity fields are failing... what is our status?

CSO_Craig says:
::feels lighter::

FCO_Vid says:
::double checks IDS for fluctuations::

TACSirach says:
::starts floating:: what the?

CEOBishop says:
*bridge*I could give you a litany of damaged systems but to put it succinctly we are not going anywhere

XO_Louis says:
:: Locks down seat restraints ::

OPS_Rhian says:
*ENG*/CAPT:  Isolating Astrometrics circuit and diverting to gravity control

TACSirach says:
::trying to stay low to the ground...worried about when they restore gravity::

FCO_Vid says:
CO: Ma’am IDS fluctuations demand we sit still until repairs are well underway:

XO_Louis says:
*Captain* I recommend Yellow alert until we can get these systems on-line.

CNS_Warke says:
::holds onto chair::

FCO_Vid says:
CO:I can compensate drift with stabilizers and minimal impulse power:

OPS_Rhian says:
*ENG*/CAPT:  .95GU is all I can get out of artificial gravity right now

TACSirach says:
::alerting security teams that this would be a good time for someone to strike::

CEOBishop says:
::sends a repair team to the bridge to fix the gravity nets::

TACSirach says:
::cautioning all teams to be extra careful...sending some teams to get gravity boots::

CO_Olbrun says:
*Louis* Agreed. Make it so.

XO_Louis *Shipwide* Yellow alert! All hands at stations. (Yellow Alert.wav)

TACSirach says:
:: as a result of yellow alert waking up additional security teams, all teams are getting gravity boots ::

CNS_Warke says:
~~Attempts to sense the mood of the crew~~~

TACSirach says:
::timing how long it takes security to get ready for yellow alert::

CEOBishop says:
::the main repair team double checks the environmental settings before they attempt to open the containment doors::

FCO_Vid says:
::Takes up position and initiates Yellow Alert Helm protocols::

OPS_Rhian says:
CAPT:  All stations acknowledge Yellow Alert

XO_Louis says:
Rhian: Try to make power available for life support and gravity controls.

TACSirach says:
::disappointed..teams were a minute over their training time::

TACSirach says:
CO: Security is now in yellow alert status

CNS_Warke says:
CO:I can sense that the crew is frustrated because of all the malfunctions

CO_Olbrun says:
::makes certain the arm restraints are locked down::

Host Kris- says:
ACTION: A SENSOR ALARM GOES OFF ON TACTICAL AND SCIENCE CONSOLES.

CSO_Craig says:
::shuts off alarm

CSO_Craig says:
::

TACSirach says:
CO: Sensor alarm is going off

OPS_Rhian says:
Louis:  .95GU is the best I can do for gravity right now...Life Support is stable

CO_Olbrun says:
Warke: I would agree with them.

XO_Louis says:
Sirach: What is that alarm?

TACSirach says:
XO: Proximity alarm

CSO_Craig says:
::checks sensors::

CNS_Warke says:
::makes sure chair restrains are locked down::

TACSirach says:
XO: We are drifting...must be getting very close to something

XO_Louis says:
*Engineering* Acknowledged.

TACSirach says:
XO: It's a metallic spheroid

FCO_Vid says:
CO:Stabilizers not holding against drift:

CSO_Craig says:
CO: sir we have a metallic sphere off our bow

XO_Louis says:
Sirach: That's not much information... do you have anything else?

CO_Olbrun says:
::thinking "Just got myself put back together, but the rest of the ship has to go...."::

CEOBishop says:
::repair teams open up the containment doors to a rather retched looking engine room::

TACSirach says:
XO: it's about three feet in diameter

TACSirach says:
::grins::

CO_Olbrun says:
Sirach: Is it a probe?

FCO_Vid says:
*Eng*:Bishop can I get minimal impulse to break away from this object we're approaching:

CSO_Craig says:
CO:we get nothing off the sensors from it

TACSirach says:
CO: Unsure, no power, very smooth, I've never seen it before..and the computer doesn't recognize it

CNS_Warke says:
~~~keeps a watch on the mood on the crew so she'll know if it gets threatening~~~

CEOBishop says:
*FCO* try the auxiliary impulse generators but I cant guarantee anything

XO_Louis says:
:; Thinking that these systems don't just fail after a retro-fit... could this sphere have something to do with our problems? ::

FCO_Vid says:
CO: Ma’am minimal impulse now:

XO_Louis says:
Sirach: Are deflectors working?

TACSirach says:
XO: The deflectors are working, we could use them in a burst...but not for long

CEOBishop says:
::begins pushing debris off the control panels to ascertain the ships status::

CO_Olbrun says:
::braces for this, wondering how the SIF and inertial dampeners are doing::

FCO_Vid says:
CO:Still minimal on IDS and SIF Ma’am but holding:

TACSirach says:
::getting reports from security teams...puts his PADD aside::

XO_Louis says:
Sirach: Use the deflectors to move us away from that sphere.

CO_Olbrun says:
::nods to Vid::

TACSirach says:
XO: Move us, or the sphere?

XO_Louis says:
Sirach: Move the sphere.

TACSirach says:
XO: The ship has far more mass, the sphere would move first

CO_Olbrun says:
Vid: Then make it very slow.

FCO_Vid says:
CO:Aye Ma’am:

CO_Olbrun says:
Ops: Please hail the sphere.

FCO_Vid  (Powerup.wav)

XO_Louis says:
:: Gives Captain a funny look... one of dismay ::

TACSirach says:
XO: Perhaps we should hail it before it send it off into the far reaches of space

TACSirach says:
<it send = we send>

CO_Olbrun says:
::she knows that he's making a face, but she's certain she's not crazy.::

OPS_Rhian CAPT: Hailing frequencies open (Hailing.wav)

Host Kris- says:
ACTION: A LOUD VOICE IS HEARD THROUGHOUT THE SHIP...     "YOU HAVE COME".

CSO_Craig says:
::chuckles::

XO_Louis says:
Sirach: Thank you... I yield to the captain.

FCO_Vid says:
CO: Ma’am pulled back at .375 impulse :

CSO_Craig says:
yikes!

Host Kris- says:
ACTION: THE SPHERE CLICKS OPEN AND A WORMHOLE IS OPENED UP THAT SUCKS THE GANYMEDE INTO ITS GAPING MAW....

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