Host ScottB says:
Last time, on ACTD: Paula Greene...

Host ScottB says:
An Away Team shuttled over to the Epiphany to find out first-hand what was going on, as Captain Madred remained skeptical of Captain LaCroix's attitude

Host ScottB says:
Meanwhile, Mr. Doile decided to test the PG's flying abilities with a few barrel rolls, as the PG prepared to depart on its own scientific expedition

Host ScottB says:
And now, the continuation...

Host ScottB says:
"A Stitch In Time..." - Part 6

Host ScottB says:
=/\=/\=/\=/\=/\= CONTINUE MISSION =/\=/\=/\=/\=/\=

Host CO_Madred says:
::sitting in the center seat waiting on news on ... anything, from ... anyone::

MO_tr`Raedheol says:
@ ::sees the doors of the turbolift open and looks in the bridge::

SO_Neru says:
@ ::stays with the rest of the AT::

CTO_Ryan says:
@ ::exiting the turbolift onto the Bridge of the USS Epiphany with Captain Lacroix::

CSO`Tsalea says:
::in the science lab with Scott, working through the rest of their calculations::

CNS_Lorehani says:
@ ::exiting the TL onto the Epiphany bridge.  She takes a close look at the bridge crew::

CMO_Cameron says:
::sat in his office in sickbay, periodically looking at the containment chambers worriedly, in case any more ammonia leaks out::

CTO_Ryan says:
@ ::looks around the Bridge nodding to officers at their stations::

SO_Neru says:
@ ::looks around and unconsciously wanders closer to the science consoles::

MO_tr`Raedheol says:
@ ::looks around for any medical staff::

FCO_O`Rourke says:
@ ::looks towards the flight controls station::

Host CO_Madred says:
::taps a button on his right armrest, opening a communications channel:: *CMO*: Any progress you can report, Doctor?

CTO_Ryan says:
@ ::moves to the MO and whispers::  MO: See if you can get some tricorder readings on the crew, particularly the Captain.

SO_Neru says:
::turns towards LaCroix:: CO: May I?

CMO_Cameron says:
*CO*: Nothing as yet, Captain.  I'll let you know the moment I find something.

Host E_CO_LaCroix says:
@ All: Welcome. Have a look around, if you want. I'm sure my officers are going to be more than forthcoming.

CMO_Cameron says:
*CO*: Oh, and Captain?

FCO_O`Rourke says:
@ CO: I presume your FCO must be in the head?

Host CO_Madred says:
::sighs:: *CMO*: Thank you, Doctor... ::releases the button and glances around the bridge::

MO_tr`Raedheol says:
@ ::nods and shows the CTO his readings:: CTO: I have already done so... He seems ::shrugs:: what he appears to be... an aged Captain.

CTO_Ryan says:
@ CO: Perhaps my officers can lend a hand.  ::motions for the away team to spread out and assist::

SO_Neru says:
@ ::nods at LaCroix and wanders over to the science consoles::

Host CO_Madred says:
*CMO*: Yes Doctor?

CNS_Lorehani says:
@ ::picks a spot at the back of the bridge::

Host E_CO_LaCroix says:
@ CTO: As you wish. I am, obviously, at your disposal, as I apparently carry the burden of proving what is real.

CTO_Ryan says:
@ ::glances at the MO's tricorder then nods::

CMO_Cameron says:
*CO*: Keep an eye on our ammonia levels - don't want me passing out on you again.  ::chuckles::

Host CO_Madred says:
::chuckles:: *CMO*: Of course, Doctor ... I'll have sciences keep an eye on that. ::motions to the science officer::

CTO_Ryan says:
@ CO: Very well, Sir.  ::moves to the tactical station to have a look::

Host E_CO_LaCroix says:
@ FCO: The head? No. He should be arou... ::looks around:: Hrm. Possibly down in Astrogation. I'm not sure at the moment. He may have left while I was away greeting you.

CSO`Tsalea says:
<SO Davis> CO:  Yes sir?

CMO_Cameron says:
*CO*: While I'm at it, is there anything else I can do to help you, sir?

Host CO_Madred says:
Davis: Keep a sensor peeled for rising ammonia levels in sickbay.

FCO_O`Rourke says:
@ CO: Aye, I will wait at his station until he returns.

SO_Neru says:
@ ::nods pleasantly to the science officer and introduces himself::

Host CO_Madred says:
*CMO*: Just keep studying Captain Lacroix's bio, Doctor. If you find anything interesting, contact me.

CSO`Tsalea says:
<SO Davis> CO:  Aye sir...  ::goes and pulls up the data wondering why that should be a concern and makes a note for Tsalea later::

CMO_Cameron says:
*CO*: Acknowledged.

FCO_O`Rourke says:
@ ::sits in the flight controls chair and starts downloading data::

Host E_CO_LaCroix says:
@ FCO: Pull up charts if you wish. ::steps down the stairs, sits down in his chair, and starts reading another PADD::

CTO_Ryan says:
@ ::talks quietly with the Epiphany's tactical officer, nodding her head as he explains some things to her, while keeping an eye on the CO::

FCO_O`Rourke says:
@ ::starts obviously looking at the new Astrogation data::

MO_tr`Raedheol says:
@ ::walks over to the officer from the medical department:: E_CMO: Excuse me... I'm Doctor tr'Raedheol... are you the Epiphany's CMO?

SO_Neru says:
@ ::keeps a running dialogue with the science officer and at a nod starts accessing the sensor data on an auxiliary console::

FCO_O`Rourke says:
@ ::mutters at the amount of data that is not there::

CSO`Tsalea says:
<SO Orion> ::Stands and stretches:: CSO:  Well ma'am, I think that about covers it.

Host E_CO_LaCroix says:
<E_CMO> @ ::looks up from her PADD from Science II:: MO: That I would be.

Host CO_Madred says:
::stands from his seat:: COB: Chief of the Boat Gleason, you have the bridge...

CSO`Tsalea says:
SO Orion:  I believe so as well.  ::inputs the last data::  I'll leave you with the incoming information for the system to work out.  We still need to know why those alien artifacts were placed where they were.

Host E_CO_LaCroix says:
<E_SO> @ SO: May I help you, Mr... ?

FCO_O`Rourke says:
@ SO: Do you notice anything odd about the sensors?

CTO_Ryan says:
@ ::thanks the tactical officer for his time and moves to the Captain's chair:: CO: Sir, when are you planning another trip through the wormhole?

MO_tr`Raedheol says:
@ ::sees he picked the wrong officer and moves over to Science II:: E_CMO: Ah... Doctor...it is agreeable to meet you

CNS_Lorehani says:
@ ::wonders around the bridge, quietly observing occasionally making notes::

SO_Neru says:
@ ::smiles:: E_SO:  Lt. Neru. I just need to see what your sensors collected that ours might have missed... you don't mind, do you?

Host CO_Madred says:
::heads to the back of the bridge, and enters the turbolift:: TL: Deck 12, Main Science Lab...

SO_Neru says:
@ ::looks up:: FCO: I'm just starting to look. I'll let you know if I see something different.

CSO`Tsalea says:
<SO Orion> CSO:  I for one would like to get an age on them.  That would help right there.

CSO`Tsalea says:
SO Orion:  I concur.  ::Stands up as well::

FCO_O`Rourke says:
@ ::scratches his head in puzzlement::

Host E_CO_LaCroix says:
@ ::surprised:: CTO: Not for another couple of hours, Mr. Ryan. Why? Do you prefer to have a trip through now?

Host E_CO_LaCroix says:
<E_SO> @ SO: Certainly, certainly not... ::steps aside::

CTO_Ryan says:
@ ::holds up her hand:: CO: Oh, no, Sir.  I was just curious.  Do you think we can come along for the ride?

SO_Neru says:
@ E_SO: Thanks. ::starts looking through the data, and making thoughtful taps on his tricorder::

MO_tr`Raedheol says:
@ ::steps forward:: E_CMO: Doctor, I was hoping to have some of your research on the problems in your crew and ours and send it over to our CMO and assist you in any way possible.

Host CO_Madred says:
::talking to himself in the turbolift, he starts signing:: Self: A British Tar is a soaring soul, as free as a mountain bird...

CSO`Tsalea says:
SO Orion:  Go back through the data we have so far.  Perhaps there is something we missed.  Probably something so openly obvious that we can't see it.

CSO`Tsalea says:
<SO Orion> CSO:  I'm on it.  ::with a cocky smile, heads for one of the other labs::

Host E_CO_LaCroix says:
@ CTO: Makes no difference to me. We're all Starfleet Officers. I'm not going to kick you off of my ship, unless you decide to pull a mutiny on me obviously. ::snicker::

Host CO_Madred says:
::continuing to sing:: Self: His energetic fist should be ready to resist, a dictatorial word...

FCO_O`Rourke says:
@ CO: Pardon me, sir, but did anyone report degradation of your sensors?

CTO_Ryan says:
@ CO: No, Sir, no mutiny today, I promise.  ::moves to the CNS and whispers:: CNS: He is planning another trip through the wormhole in two hours.  We are going with them for the ride.  Tell everyone to keep their eyes on everything and record everything.

Host E_CO_LaCroix says:
<E_CMO> @ ::loves everyone always "can I help you?" as if she couldn't do her own job herself:: MO: No, no. By all means. I was just in the middle of trying to determine the exact severity of the aging increase per trip.

SO_Neru says:
@ ::sifts through the data for any form of device that would give a clue to the anomaly's function::

Host E_CO_LaCroix says:
@ ::frowns:: FCO: Excuse me?

Host CO_Madred says:
::and on he rolls:: Self: His nose should pant, his and his lip should curl. His cheeks should flame, and his brow should furrow. His bosom should heave, and his heart should glow. And his fist be ever ready for a known down blow! ::turbolift stops, and he steps out into the corridor::

FCO_O`Rourke says:
@ CO: I am looking at the real time data stream of the Nav sensors, and these show a poor "focus"

Host CO_Madred says:
::continues humming going down the corridor before stepping through the door into the Main Science Lab and looking around::

CNS_Lorehani says:
@ ::sifting through the ops station data looks up when the CTO whispers to her::  CTO:  Aye sir......  I wish I were an engineer, and then I could tell if these power readings from the jumps are accurate.  ::leans over to the FCO::

CTO_Ryan says:
@ ::moves back to the command chair:: CO: Sir, would you permit me to contact my Captain?

CSO`Tsalea says:
::turns as the doors open a smile lighting her eyes::  CO:  Captain....

MO_tr`Raedheol says:
@ E_CMO: Our CMO would most certainly appreciate your results when they are complete.

Host E_CO_LaCroix says:
@ CTO: By all means. It'll cost you a few credits though. ::Cheshire smile::

CNS_Lorehani says:
@ FCO:  We are going to be joining the crew for the next jump, keep your eyes opened.  ::gets up and moves of to the SO::

CTO_Ryan says:
@ ::grins:: CO: Thank you, Sir, put it on Captain Madred's tab.  ::moves over to the OPS station and requests a COM to the PG::

Host CO_Madred says:
::raises his eyebrow like a Vulcan:: CSO: Commander ... what news have you?

CNS_Lorehani says:
@ ::whispers in the SO's ear::

Host E_CO_LaCroix says:
@ FCO: I don't even contend to have the best pilot in the fleet, Mr. The sensors may be off a little bit. I don't tend to notice such things.

SO_Neru says:
@ ::nods at Lorehani and continues to scan the data::

FCO_O`Rourke says:
@ CO: Perhaps that is where he is "tuning" them?

CMO_Cameron says:
*CO*: Sickbay to Captain.

CTO_Ryan says:
@ ::gets the thumbs up from the Epiphany's OPS officer:: COM: PG: Ryan to the Paula Greene.

CSO`Tsalea says:
::walks over and hands him the data PADD::  CO:  I believe I have the information needed to get us back.  I lack only one thing; the 'key' if you will that will open the doorway at this side of the anomaly.

Host CO_Madred says:
*CMO*: Go ahead, Doctor...

SO_Neru says:
@ ::frowns at the console, hoping it will give him something to work with::

Host CO_Madred says:
<COB Gleason> COM: Ryan: Go ahead, Commander ... this is Chief Gleason.

CNS_Lorehani says:
@ ::settles in at the med station, begins researching::

CMO_Cameron says:
*CO*: Not good news, I'm afraid, sir.  Most of the information is quite normal.  Decorated a couple of times, awarded the Vulcan Science Medal <sic>.  A normal Captain with a scientific bent.

CTO_Ryan says:
@ COM: PG: Chief Gleason: Hello, Chief.  May I speak with the Captain?

CMO_Cameron says:
*CO*: Oh, and the eccentricity to match, of course.

Host E_CO_LaCroix says:
@ FCO: Possibly. He had been complaining about the focus deviating slightly every time we approached and then left the vicinity of either entrance

Host CO_Madred says:
<COB Gleason> COM: Ryan: Captain Madred is currently in the science labs going over some data with Commander Tsalea. If you'd like, I can relay a message.

Host E_CO_LaCroix says:
@ ::taps his side console:: FCO: He's down in... Stellar Astrology at the moment it seems.

Host CO_Madred says:
::grumbles:: *CMO*: Thank you, Doctor ... Madred out.

CTO_Ryan says:
@ COM: PG: Chief Gleason: Yes, thank you, Chief.

FCO_O`Rourke says:
@ CO: Sir, in that case I will make my way down there then, by your leave.

Host E_CO_LaCroix says:
@ ::shrugs::

MO_tr`Raedheol says:
@::notices the E_CMO is so engrossed in his research he forgets to reply... decides to wait for the results::

CSO`Tsalea says:
::Quietly waits::

CMO_Cameron says:
*CO*: Oh, and one other thing.  As a scientist, he spends most of his time trying to prove his theories are true.  I'd guess this is what he's trying to do here, although what exactly he's trying to prove is beyond me.

FCO_O`Rourke says:
@ ::rises from the chair::

FCO_O`Rourke says:
@ ::walks back to the turbolift::

Host CO_Madred says:
CSO: Well, according to Lacroix, we can't go back to the other side ... our vessel isn't capable of forming the "key".

Host CO_Madred says:
::nods:: *CMO*: Thank you, Doctor ... I believe that may just be helpful after all.

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::shifts in his bio-bed::

CTO_Ryan says:
@ ::waits patiently for Captain Madred to answer the COM.  Smiles at the OPS officer::

FCO_O`Rourke says:
@ ::enters into the turbolift:: TL: Stellar Cartography

SO_Neru says:
@ ::sighs as the console spits readouts and graphs, and specific case studies of lepton beam dynamics compared to ship systems, power output, and so forth::

CMO_Cameron says:
*CO*: Anything else you need, just let me know.

Host E_CO_LaCroix says:
<E_CMO> @ ::looks up from the PADD:: MO: I'm sorry. ::hands over the PADD:: Been looking at the same numbers time and time again. It's... Exponential in a way. Keeps cumulatively building. I just can't figure out how much.

Host CO_Madred says:
<COB Gleason> ::taps his fingers on the armrest:: COM: Ryan: And the message you would like me to relay ... is ...?

FCO_O`Rourke says:
@ ::after the door closes makes sure he has a full data download::

CSO`Tsalea says:
CO:  Actually, we can.  The whole encoding is in the lepton pulse.  The lepton pulse ends up as a packet of data that is sent to the alien generators describing the geometry and the mass of the ship entering through the anomaly.

SO_Neru says:
@ Self: Nice, more things to read. ::starts browsing the data::

Host CO_Madred says:
::thinks, then why did Lacrois lie to me:: CSO: So you think we can do this?

MO_tr`Raedheol says:
@ ::blinks:: E_CMO: Exponential?? I shall transmit this information to my CMO immediately.

CTO_Ryan says:
@ COM: PG: Chief Gleason: Oh, sorry Chief, I thought you were going to connect me with the Captain.  I wanted to let him know that the Epiphany is planning another trip through the wormhole in approximately two hours and we have been given permission to come along for the ride.

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::opens his eyes, and tries to sit up::

CSO`Tsalea says:
CO:  From the information we have so far, yes.

SO_Neru says:
@ ::places his tricorder on the console, and sets it to download the data::

Host CO_Madred says:
<COB Gleason> ::nods uneasily:: COM: Ryan: Very well, Commander. I'll advise Captain Madred.

CTO_Ryan says:
@ COM: PG: Chief Gleason: Very well, Chief.  Ryan, out.

CMO_Cameron says:
::notices Amendoeira wake up::  *CO*: Captain, looks like I have some good news, after all - your First Officer is awake.

Host E_CO_LaCroix says:
<E_CMO> @ MO: That's one of the reasons why we are taking multiple trips. Travel itself is stable. It's just the aging. The Captain is right in it being only roughly 2 months per trip effective aging, but it's slightly more than that each time. This was going to be part of my report. I haven't told him yet.

FCO_O`Rourke says:
@ ::exits the turbolift and walks down the corridor looking for Stellar Cartography::

Host CO_Madred says:
CSO: Then let's get up to the bridge and find out...

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::takes his hands to his eyes, trying to wake up::

CMO_Cameron says:
::goes to Amendoeira::  XO: How do you feel, sir?

CSO`Tsalea says:
::nods and heads out the door with him::  CO:  Something is troubling you?

MO_tr`Raedheol says:
@ ::takes the PADD and transfers the data to his tricorder and looks to the Doctor:: E_CMO: I believe the correct vernacular is "NOW would be a good time?"

CTO_Ryan says:
@ ::thanks the OPS officer then moves slowly around the Bridge, observing the officers::

SO_Neru says:
@ ::taps a few more buttons and goes over to LaCroix:: E_CO: Do you mind if I send a data dump over to the Paula Greene? I'm sure my Chief could use this data in her research.

CMO_Cameron says:
::runs his tricorder over Amendoeira::

Host E_CO_LaCroix says:
@ ::looking at a PADD, frowns, stands up and walks down to the FCO station for a moment to pull up a reading::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::winces as he gets off the bio-bed:: CMO: Like I’ve been drinking Romulan ale last night.. What happened?

Host CO_Madred says:
::walks with Tsalea to the turbolift:: CSO: There's just something about this situation that doesn't feel right ... LaCroix isn't being totally honest with me and I need to find out why.

FCO_O`Rourke says:
@ ::finds the door and presses button for entrance, just to find the door "locked"::

MO_tr`Raedheol says:
@ ::transmits the E_CMO's data to the Paula Green's sickbay terminal and marks it URGENT for the CMO::

Host CO_Madred says:
::steps into a nearby turbolift:: TL: Bridge...

CMO_Cameron says:
::scowls at Amendoeira::  XO: You might as well have been, after the knock you gave your head.

Host E_CO_LaCroix says:
@ ::said sarcastically:: SO: Are you sure you're not an officer aboard the Resolute? I'm getting tired of having them work with me on projects and then steal my data for their own. Makes me look bad to Science Command.

CMO_Cameron says:
::taps annoyedly on his tricorder::

CTO_Ryan says:
@ ::looks up at the CO and Mr. Neru::

CSO`Tsalea says:
CO: I am not sure about LaCroix, but I would like to know the origination of those alien generators, specifically, how long have they been here.  You mentioned before concern of an invasion.

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::eyes the CMO:: CMO  Knock? Last thing I remember, I was holding onto the railing... ::shrugs:: Can you give me something for this headache?

FCO_O`Rourke says:
@ *CTO*: Chief, the door to Stellar Cartography is locked.

Host E_CO_LaCroix says:
@ ::sees the CTO looking at them, goes blank-faced:: CTO: What?

SO_Neru says:
@ ::blinks:: E_CO: Sir, I'm quite sure that you will be just as happy to get home as we would be. But I can assure you, Commander T'Salea will not "steal" your sensor data.

CNS_Lorehani says:
@ ::overhears the Capt... makes another note::

CMO_Cameron says:
XO: May I respectfully suggest, Commander, that when you go out drinking in Klingon bars, that you keep the safety settings ON in the holodeck?

Host CO_Madred says:
::nods:: CSO: Good point ... were our scans able to gain any information about those generators?

CTO_Ryan says:
@ *FCO*: Stand by, Mr. O'Rourke.  CO: Sir, my Flight Control Officer reports the door to Stellar Cartography is locked.

Host E_CO_LaCroix says:
<E_FCO> @ ::opens door, walking out, face buried in a PADD, plows right into O'Rourke::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::grins:: CMO: I'll keep that in mind doctor... Can you apprise me of what has happened?

CSO`Tsalea says:
CO:  I have sent Scott to go through the data again.  There is an... itch? that we are missing something, but not what.

FCO_O`Rourke says:
@ E_FCO: I am the FCO of the Paula Greene, I have noted you have a problem with your sensor focus.

Host CO_Madred says:
CSO: Would we be able to disable these generators? Perhaps with a photon torpedo launched during our passage from one side to the other?

FCO_O`Rourke says:
@ *CTO*: Never mind, he came out.

CTO_Ryan says:
@ *FCO*: Acknowledged.  CO: Never mind, Sir.  He has located your FCO.

CSO`Tsalea says:
CO: I am not certain.  If there is a way to build something, there is a way to destroy it.

CMO_Cameron says:
XO: Well, not a lot that I know of.  An away team has been sent over to the Epiphany, and Captain Madred has asked me to check over her Captain's bio.  It would appear that our Captain LaCroix is a little....eccentric.

Host E_CO_LaCroix says:
<E_FCO> @ ::blinks... annoyed:: FCO: And I'm assuming you're here to show me how to fix it, and other manners in which to fly a ship?

CMO_Cameron says:
XO: I'm a doctor, not a computer archive database.

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::nods:: CMO : So we are still "trapped" inside this anomaly?

CMO_Cameron says:
::winks at Amendoeira::

FCO_O`Rourke says:
@ E_FCO: Not at all, I just want to help, if I can.

CSO`Tsalea says:
<SO Orion> *CSO*:  Hey, I found some data for you that you might find interesting.  Those alien devices are very old.  Apparently they have been there a long time.

Host CO_Madred says:
::nods and steps out of the turbolift as it arrives on the bridge:: COB: Report...

CSO`Tsalea says:
*SO Orion*:  Thanks Scott.

CSO`Tsalea says:
CO:  There is one answer.

Host E_CO_LaCroix says:
@ ::shakes head, incredulous:: SO: Anyway... Transmit your data. I have no problem. 20-someodd years of smacking other peoples' hands and trying to keep your scientific findings away from other vulchers in the fleet has been... aggravating.

CMO_Cameron says:
::frowns::  XO: To be honest, I'm not entirely sure.  The last thing I remember while I was on the bridge was Captain Madred ordering us to ram the Epiphany.  I've since lost consciousness myself due to an ammonia leak in the containment chamber.

Host CO_Madred says:
<COB Gleason> ::stands from his seat:: CO: Captain, Commander Ryan reports that the Epiphany is preparing to pass to the other side of the anomaly again in approximately 1 hour. Captain LaCroix has invited her, and the other members of the Away Team, to stay behind during the experiment.

SO_Neru says:
@ ::nods:: E_CO: Aye, sir. I understand. ::nods politely and goes back to the science console::

Host CO_Madred says:
::nods and hmphs to himself:: Gleason: Experiment, my arse... ::takes the center seat::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::relief fills his head as the doctor applies a hypo on his arm:: CMO : Well, I’m sure I’ll find out.. Thanks doc. Carry on... ::walks off, out of sickbay:: *CO*: Captain? Your orders, sir?

Host CO_Madred says:
::as he sits:: CSO: What's that, Commander?

CMO_Cameron says:
XO: Yes, sir....::watches the Commander leave, shaking his head behind him::  Damn command officers and their thirst for danger.....

MO_tr`Raedheol says:
@ ::listens to the other officer's conversations::

CSO`Tsalea says:
CO:  These devices have been her a very long time.  If there was an invasion, it either never happened or happened already.  It is not a current concern.

CMO_Cameron says:
::walks back towards his desk::

SO_Neru says:
@ ::starts setting up the data uplink, and adds a note to T'Salea regarding the Captain's aggravation:: "Sir, this is the sensor data and other scenarios from the Epiphany database. Inform me of anything else you need. Neru."

Host CO_Madred says:
CSO: And their certainly wasn't anyone protecting this side of the opening ... have our scans of nearby planets turned up any signs of civilization? Perhaps one that expired centuries ago?

Host CO_Madred says:
*XO*: Commander ... for now ... report to the bridge.

CMO_Cameron says:
::notices a data packet on his desk::  Self: What's this?  *CO*: Captain from sickbay.

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
*CO*: Aye sir... ::walks to the nearest TL::

CSO`Tsalea says:
CO:  Let me check on that.

FCO_O`Rourke says:
@ E_FCO: I had to visit sickbay aboard my ship after we came through, and the Doc noticed something, a slight degradation at the cellular level. The mounting material for the sensors is organic based.....might that have an effect on the sensors if they are "breaking down”?

Host CO_Madred says:
::stabs the button on his armrest:: *CMO*: Go ahead, Doctor...

CSO`Tsalea says:
::heads over to Davis and looks over his data::

CMO_Cameron says:
*CO*: Sir, did you deliver an urgent data package to my desk?

SO_Neru says:
@ ::hits the send button for the uplink to commence, flagged for immediate attention::

Host CO_Madred says:
*CMO*: I'm a Captain, not a delivery boy, Doctor...

CSO`Tsalea says:
<SO Davis> CSO:  I am getting an uplink from Ens. Neru.

CSO`Tsalea says:
SO Davis:  Go through it.

CMO_Cameron says:
::chuckles::  *CO*: You're not supposed to be stealing my best lines, Captain.  Thank you, sir.  I'll let you know what I find.

CMO_Cameron says:
::inserts the data package and opens it::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::arrives on the bridge:: All: Report..

CSO`Tsalea says:
::reads through the scans while Davis checks the new data::

Host CO_Madred says:
::closes the channel:: CSO: Begin simulations on our ability to return to the other side of this anomaly ... I want answers within the next two hours.

Host E_CO_LaCroix says:
<E_FCO> @ ::curls lip, rubs head and eyes:: FCO: Possibly. I don't pretend to know all of the Nova class specifications, and what systems are bio-neural and not. I just prefer to fly.

CSO`Tsalea says:
::looks up at Tealk::  XO:  Welcome... back?

SO_Neru says:
@ ::nods as the data stream is stable, and reads some more data::

Host CO_Madred says:
::glances at Commander Amendoeira:: XO: Thank you for joining us, Commander.

MO_tr`Raedheol says:
@ ::reviews the data found by the E_CMO::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::shakes head:: CSO : Don't ask.. ::turns to the CO:: CO: Sorry sir, didn't realize you where here..

Host CO_Madred says:
::opens a channel to Commander Ryan:: COM: Ryan: Commander Ryan, please respond...

FCO_O`Rourke says:
@ FCO: Perhaps,  we could go and check the mountings? It would need an EVA, but worth it, I think.

CSO`Tsalea says:
CO:  Aye sir.  I also have some information on this area.  There is a remnant of a planet.  It dates around 700 years ago.  I would need some samples to be more precise.  There is no other evidence in this area of civilization.

CTO_Ryan says:
<E_OPS> @ ::looks to Ryan:: CTO: Commander Ryan, the PG is hailing for you, Sir.

Host E_CO_LaCroix says:
<E_FCO> @ ::face pales, looks like he's getting nauseated:: FCO: I failed zero-g.

Host CO_Madred says:
::glances at Tsalea:: CSO: What makes you think this remnant of a planet is evidence of a civilization?

CSO`Tsalea says:
CO:  Also, according to Scott, the explosion to destroy the generators would need to be enormous.  Such as a warp core breach...

FCO_O`Rourke says:
@ E_FCO: Then I will go check for you, with your CO's permission, of course

CTO_Ryan says:
@ ::turns to the OPS Officer:: OPS: Ahh....thank you.  ::moves to the OPS console and nods to the OPS officer:: COM: PG: CO: Ryan, here, Sir.

CSO`Tsalea says:
CO:  A planet does not naturally destroy itself.

Host CO_Madred says:
::wonders whom this Scott of which his CSO speaks is::

CMO_Cameron says:
*CO*: Captain, I've just received a download from Ensign Raedheol.

Host E_CO_LaCroix says:
<E_FCO> @ FCO: If... you wish. ::color returning to his face::

Host CO_Madred says:
::disagrees:: CSO: But there are certainly natural causes for damage to planets ... perhaps it collided with another orbital body. Damage to a celestial body is hardly evidence of a civilization.

CSO`Tsalea says:
<SO Davis> ::closes the link as the last of the data is retrieved::  COM: SO: I have it sir.

CMO_Cameron says:
*CO*: It looks like the Epiphany's medical staff was investigating the effects of aging on the crew since their encounter with the anomaly.

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::takes a PADD and start reviewing the data from when he was knocked out::

Host CO_Madred says:
COM: Ryan: Can you speak privately, Commander?

FCO_O`Rourke says:
@ E_FCO: Could you corroborate that it needs to be done?

Host CO_Madred says:
*CMO*: What makes you say that, Doctor?

SO_Neru says:
@ ::taps a few more buttons to scroll through the data, looking for a "key" to it all::

CTO_Ryan says:
@ ::looks at the OPS Officer:: COM: PG: CO: One moment, Sir.  ::OPS Officer moves from the console allowing her some privacy::  COM: PG: CO: Go ahead, Sir.

CMO_Cameron says:
*CO*: Well, the information I have her shows signs of the crew's bodies aging, not only by the 2 months, but also some compounded amount after every time they enter it.

Host CO_Madred says:
::turns to the XO:: XO: Commander, Tsalea believes the Paula Greene is capable of reproducing the Lepton Beam pulse that the Epiphany is using as a key to move from one side of this anomaly to another. However, Captain LacCoix claims we're not capable of doing so. Apparently, this anomaly was created and maintained by a civilization which has died.

CMO_Cameron says:
*CO*: However, to date they have discovered nothing to counteract this.

Host CO_Madred says:
*CMO*: Thank you Doctor, I'd like you to report to the bridge, please.

CSO`Tsalea says:
CO:  Agreed.  There are two Pulsar stars nearby that could be responsible for the planet.

FCO_O`Rourke says:
@ *E_CO*: I need permission to do an EVA to inspect the mountings on the sensors, your FCO will stay inside to check readings and alignments.

CMO_Cameron says:
*CO*: On my way.  Ridge: Nurse Ridge, you have sickbay.  ::exits sickbay::

FCO_O`Rourke says:
@ ::winks at the E_FCO::

Host CO_Madred says:
XO: I'm beginning to think that Captain LaCroix is... ::pauses as something occurs to him::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::puts the PADD aside:: CO : Would there be any reason for the Epiphany to want us to remain here?

CMO_Cameron says:
<Nurse Ridge> CMO: Yes, doctor.  ::continues with her patient::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
CO: ... hiding something?

CMO_Cameron says:
::enters the Turbolift::  TL: Bridge.

Host CO_Madred says:
::activates the channel to Commander Ryan:: COM: Ryan: This is Captain Madred, you are *not* to pass through that anomaly while you are aboard the Epiphany, do you understand?

Host CO_Madred says:
XO: He's trying to experiment on our crew...

CTO_Ryan says:
@ COM: PG: CO: But, Sir.  How else are we going to obtain the data we need?

Host E_CO_LaCroix says:
@ ::blinks...:: *FCO*: As you wish. ::turns to the SO again:: SO: And don't tell me... Your Captain has a contingent of the Starfleet Corps of Engineers on that, as soon as we get back, is going to come aboard and clean the plasma manifolds for my CEO also, right?

CMO_Cameron says:
::enters the bridge, and walks to the command....er....bit::

MO_tr`Raedheol says:
@ ::hears Captain Madred's voice coming from the CTO's COM and raises both eyebrows::

CSO`Tsalea says:
::frowns at her husband’s conclusion, but it was plausible on some level::

FCO_O`Rourke says:
@ :::goes to a locker and extracts an EVA suit and starts to don it::

Host E_CO_LaCroix says:
@ ::looks up at the CTO as the voices raise over the COM:: CTO: Problem?

SO_Neru says:
@ ::blinks:: E_CO: Sir, if it were so, I wouldn't know about it... I'm a science officer, not command.

Host CO_Madred says:
::slowly and deliberately:: COM: Ryan: I want you to listen closely, Commander. I want you and your away team to report back to the shuttle bay of the Epiphany and leave that vessel immediately. I have reason to believe you may be in danger.

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
CO: Surely not, sir... I mean... He is a Starfleet Captain... He wouldn't be in command if he ever contemplated something like that... Right?

CTO_Ryan says:
@ ::looks over to the CO:: CO: Negative, Sir.  Just giving Captain Madred an update on our progress.  ::smiles::

FCO_O`Rourke says:
@ ::enters hatch::

Host CO_Madred says:
::glances at Amendoeira:: XO: His crew is dying, and he can't figure out why ... it's what I would do.

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::gasps:: CO: His crew is dying??

CMO_Cameron says:
XO: Any other commander, yes.  Someone like LaCroix, no.  He's a scientist at heart, and wants to work out what is happening with this anomaly.  I concur with the Captain.

CTO_Ryan says:
@ COM: PG: CO: Understood, Sir.  Ryan, out.

FCO_O`Rourke says:
@ ::starts the cycle::

Host E_CO_LaCroix says:
@ ::stares blankly for another moment, then shakes head and returns to his PADDs::

CMO_Cameron says:
XO: His crew is aging exponentially every time they enter that anomaly.

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::turns to the CMO:: CMO : So why is he entering it again... and again?

CTO_Ryan says:
@ ::moves to the command chair:: CO: It would seem we are being recalled to the Paula Greene.  I'm sorry but we will not be able to go along on your next trip through the wormhole.

FCO_O`Rourke says:
@ ::starts doing the Starfleet shuffle across the outer hull::

CSO`Tsalea says:
CMO:  A scientist’s limits are unknown, but a captain... his first concern is to his ship and crew.

Host CO_Madred says:
XO: Which was caused by his decision to reenter the anomaly. He feels responsible for what's happening to them, and he wants to see if exposing unaffected members of the crew will have a different effect.

CTO_Ryan says:
@ *PG Away Team*: Attention, all PG away team members report to the shuttle bay immediately.

CMO_Cameron says:
::nods past Amendoeira to Madred:: XO: Err, what the Captain just said....::winks::

SO_Neru says:
@ ::ears perk as they are ordered to leave the ship:: Self: Yay! ::very softly::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
CO: Sir, why doesn't he contact Starfleet? I'm sure they could have another science vessel here to help study the phenomenon... Why us?

FCO_O`Rourke says:
@ ::tries to tap his badge but is ineffective through the suit::

Host E_CO_LaCroix says:
@ ::looks at the CTO for a moment, twiddles thumbs:: CTO: As you wish. I hope your visit was at least partially informative.

CTO_Ryan says:
@ ::turns to the CO:: CO: Thank you for your hospitality, Sir. I hope we work together again sometime.  ::moves to the turbolift::

CNS_Lorehani says:
@ ::finishes the last of her downloads and looks.  Tucking her PADD away, gets up and heads for the TL::

FCO_O`Rourke says:
@ ::mutters and turns about::

Host CO_Madred says:
XO: I don't know, Commander... it doesn't make a lot of sense. But getting our people out of there would seem to be the most logical conclusion.

CTO_Ryan says:
@ ::enters the turbolift and waits for the other AT members to get in::

MO_tr`Raedheol says:
@ ::follows the CTO::

SO_Neru says:
@ ::goes to join Lorehani by the TL and gives her a little smile::

Host CO_Madred says:
CMO: Doctor, if we pass through the anomaly again ... do we know that we won't be affected in the same way?

CNS_Lorehani says:
@ ::enters the TL::

MO_tr`Raedheol says:
@ ::nods to the E_CMO as he leaves: E_CMO: It was a pleasure Doctor.

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
CO: Agreed... And then attempt to get the Paula Greene out of this... Anomaly, and report back to Starfleet.

CTO_Ryan says:
@TL: Main shuttle bay.

Host E_CO_LaCroix says:
<E_CMO> @ MO: Likewise.

CMO_Cameron says:
CO: My first guess would be that we would.  All the evidence points to the aging resulting directly from traveling through that anomaly.

SO_Neru says:
@ ::gets into the TL just before it closes and rides with the rest of the AT::

CTO_Ryan says:
@ ::motions for the Away Team members to stay silent as a precaution::

Host E_CO_LaCroix says:
@ ::looking back at the closed turbo lift door... sighs:: Amazing crew... Paranoid Captain.

Host CO_Madred says:
::glances at the CSO:: CMO: But we didn't age on our first pass through?

FCO_O`Rourke says:
@ ::reenters the hatch::

CSO`Tsalea says:
<SO Davis> ::walks over to the CSO, and quietly speaks::  CSO:  I think I might have found what looks like the Key we were searching for.  It will take a bit of sorting, but we should have it in the captain’s two hours.

CSO`Tsalea says:
::nods::

FCO_O`Rourke says:
@ ::starts it cycling ::

CTO_Ryan says:
@ ::exits the turbolift with the AT and enters the shuttle bay::

CMO_Cameron says:
CO: Not exactly.  But that was our first pass.  What did happen was a slowing down of our bio-mechanical absorption rates.  Something that is closely linked to the aging process.

SO_Neru says:
@ ::walks to the shuttle with the rest of the AT::

MO_tr`Raedheol says:
@ ::sighs as the group arrives in the shuttle bay::

Host CO_Madred says:
::opens a channel to the Epiphany:: COM: Epiphany: LaCroix, this is Madred ... my Chief Science Officer believes she has found the 'key' to this side of the anomaly. She also assures me we can pass through safely. So, in two hours, we'll be following you through, if you don't mind.

CMO_Cameron says:
CO: I would estimate that continued travel through it would result in a situation not unlike that of the Epiphany and her crew.

CSO`Tsalea says:
::looks from the CMO to the Captain::  CO:  Perhaps an exponential curve that was not taken into count as it was not obvious through the first pass.

Host E_CO_LaCroix says:
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