Host JimS says:
The USS Paula Greene has been given a very difficult assignment, trying to discover what happened to both a planet, Galahad IV, and a Federation vessel, the USS Seeker.

Host JimS says:
All contact has been lost with Galahad IV, and also, unfortunately, the Seeker as well.  Starfleet Command is understandably concerned…it's not every day an Intrepid-class vessel just vanishes, except for a rather famous one.

Host JimS says:
The most disturbing thing of all, and that's saying a lot, is the message that Command received from the Seeker just before they lost contact!  It was “No, it can't be, not that!  Red Ale…” the message ended there.

Host JimS says:
So, sit back, put your feet up and get ready because ACTD is proud to present the USS Paula Greene in…Doomsday…Chapter 1…The Sounds of Silence

Host JimS says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<< Begin Mission >>>>>>>>>

Ops_Mushgrave says:
::At Operations monitoring subspace channels::

Host CO_Bafii says:
::in his Ready Room going over mission information::

Host CO_Bafii says:
<CEO Burke> ::in Main Engineering checking over the last set of diagnostics::

CSO_Biishe says:
::In sickbay with Jadis and a broken arm.::  Jadis:  Why you thought you could fly without the usual paraphernalia is beyond me.

CSO_Biishe says:
::Listens to her temperamental daughter trying to explain her skewed logic.::

Ops_Mushgrave says:
::Slowly surfing the channels searching for anything.::

Host JimS says:
ACTION: There is nothing coming in on any sensors yet; except static

Host CO_Bafii says:
::troubled, usually when an entire starship goes missing, it isn't a good thing::

Host CO_Bafii says:
<CEO Burke> *OPS*: Okay, we're done with sensor pallet seven; you can turn it back over to Science.

CSO_Biishe says:
::With a nod of thanks to the nurse, guides her daughter out and back to school where she was supposed to have been.::

Ops_Mushgrave says:
*CEO*: Understood... transferring now.  ::taps her console transferring the pallet to science::

Host CO_Bafii says:
<CEO Burke> ::steps aside for a moment:: *OPS*: Speaking of transfers... I got orders today.

Ops_Mushgrave says:
::sits up straight::  *CO*:  Capt. I'm getting something garbled.  Trying to clean it up now.

CSO_Biishe says:
Jadis:  You realize your father will have a thing or two to say about your missing school.  And I may have you before the Captain explaining why I am not at my station right now.

Ops_Mushgrave says:
*CEO*:  So did I...  I'm debating whether or not to turn it down or not.

Host CO_Bafii says:
<CEO Burke> *OPS*: Come on... sounds like it could be new and interesting.

CSO_Biishe says:
::Lifts a hand to silence her.::  Jadis:  Nor more excuses... I am needed back on the bridge.  ::Turns her over to her teacher, ignoring her further explanations.::

Ops_Mushgrave says:
*CEO*:  It could be... I'm not sure if I'm a station person.

Ops_Mushgrave says:
::still trying to clean up the signal.::  *CO*:  Seems to be an SOS Sir.

CSO_Biishe says:
::With a shake of her head, she steps into the turbolift, muttering to herself.::  I am glad I had Shey first or Jadis would be an only child.  On the other hand, Shey spoiled me.  ::Smiles as she thinks of her gentle eldest daughter.::

Host CO_Bafii says:
::steps out from the Ready Room:: OPS: What have we got?

CSO_Biishe says:
Computer: Bridge.

Host CO_Bafii says:
<CEO Burke> *OPS*: Well, maybe we can talk about it over dinner tonight...

Ops_Mushgrave says:
CO: Possible SOS but I'm not sure... I'm putting it on speakers.

Ops_Mushgrave says:
*CEO*:  I think that could be a big maybe.  ::grins at bit.::

Host CO_Bafii says:
::takes his seat::

Host JimS says:
ACTION: A very faint signal can be heard, but it's still too hard to make it out entirely

CSO_Biishe says:
::As the doors slide open, she steps out onto the bridge.::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::steps onto the bridge, coming from a meeting with the Engineering personnel::

Ops_Mushgrave says:
::fingers fly over the console.:: CO:  As you can hear the signal is very faint.

Host CO_Bafii says:
OPS: Do you have a bearing?

CSO_Biishe says:
::Glances over at her husband.::  ~~~~XO:  You are going to have fun tonight.~~~~

Host CO_Bafii says:
CSO: See if you can get readings on the sources of this SOS

Ops_Mushgrave says:
::Checks for a bearing...:: CO:  hmmm nothing specific... ::Shakes her head::  Its just in the general vicinity of Galahad V.

CSO_Biishe says:
::Takes a seat before the main Science station, nodding to one of her officers in thanks and dismissing him.::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::smiles towards his wife, but it dims a little:: ~~~CSO : What happened this time?~~~ ::walks down to the command area, and sits down on his chair:: CO : Sir...

CSO_Biishe says:
::Inputting her codes.::  CO:  On it...  ::pulls up sensors and works on getting a lock.::

Ops_Mushgrave says:
::Some coordinates pop up on her console.:: CO:  Hmmm  78.4 mark 3.

Host CO_Bafii says:
::nods to his XO::  XO: Looks like the game begins.  Weak SOS signal coming in.

Host CO_Bafii says:
TO: Scan the area for any vessels

CSO_Biishe says:
CO:  It appears to be coming from the direction of the Galahad system.

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::nods:: CO: I was just coming from a meeting with some Engineering personnel to see what we could find on that last message...

TO_Thomas_Gunn says:
CO: Aye Sir.

TO_Thomas_Gunn says:
::Scans the area::

CSO_Biishe says:
~~~~XO: Ditching school and flying in the holosuite.  She broke her arm. ~~~~

Host CO_Bafii says:
CSO: As we've heard Commander... but what is the source of the signal?

Ops_Mushgrave says:
::Keeps trying to get a clearer signal.::

TO_Thomas_Gunn says:
CO: Sir I'm showing nothing. Things are very quiet.............................too quiet.

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::frowns, but clears his face from it before anyone can notice:: ~~~CSO: What is this.. The 4th time? Honestly.., I'm getting to the point where I don't know what to do with her...~~~

Host CO_Bafii says:
TO: Keep a close eye on those scanners

CSO_Biishe says:
CO:  I am working on that part... and... ::gets a lock::  I have it.  It appears to be coming from some kind of transmitter on the third moon.  Trying to determine what kind now.

Host CO_Bafii says:
XO: Were you able to find anything?

Ops_Mushgrave says:
::Grins as she zeros in.::  CO:  Sir It's definitely an SOS.

TO_Thomas_Gunn says:
CO: There is fewer than the usual amount of vessels in this area. Traffic is unusually low.

CSO_Biishe says:
CO:  I have the transmitter frequency.  It is Federation.

Host CO_Bafii says:
TO: Understood

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::shakes his head:: CO : Not really Sir... We tried analyzing ambient noises, facial expressions.... All I can tell you is that whatever it was, it scared the daylights out of them... And that crew was a seasoned one...

Host CO_Bafii says:
CSO: From the moon...   ::considers:: OPS: Can we open a channel?

Ops_Mushgrave says:
CO:  For you Sir, I can always open a channel; doesn't mean they will respond.  ::taps her console.:: Channel opened Sir.

Host CO_Bafii says:
::looks over at his XO to hear his report:: XO: Wonderful... nightmares come to life type huh?  ::sighs::

CSO_Biishe says:
~~~~XO:  She is a good kid, just bored.  She is intellectually far above the others, but she is mentally and emotionally still very much a child.  She did well on my home world.~~~~

Host CO_Bafii says:
COM: Fed Signal: This is Captain Bafii of the USS Paula Greene... please respond.

Host JimS says:
ACTION:  All that can be heard is static

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::shrugs:: XO: I guess we're here to find out... But... I would rather not find out the same way that crew did...

Host CO_Bafii says:
::frowns at the static and stands::

Ops_Mushgrave says:
::Tries to clean up the static just in case it's at their end.::

CSO_Biishe says:
::As she studies the power frequency and level...::  CO:  At an estimation, the transmitter is running on backup power.  It probably only has a few hours left of power.

Host CO_Bafii says:
XO: You would suggest caution then I take it?

Host CO_Bafii says:
::nods to the CSO::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::sighs:: ~~~CSO: Do you think sending her home to your parents would be a good thing? It looks more and more like we've taught here everything she needs to know...~~~

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::raises an eyebrow and smiles:: CO : I wouldn't be a good half-Vulcan if I didn't..

Host CO_Bafii says:
::smiles in return::

CSO_Biishe says:
::Scans the moon.::

Host CO_Bafii says:
OPS/CSO: Launch a class VIII probe.  I want it in orbit of that moon before we reach the star system.

CSO_Biishe says:
All:  The moon we are looking at is the largest of the three.  It is almost planetoid in size.  It is rocky... no breathable atmosphere....

Ops_Mushgrave says:
::looks at Bishe::

TO_Thomas_Gunn says:
CO: I'm noticing something else that is a bit strange Sir.

Host CO_Bafii says:
::turns:: TO: And what would that be?

CSO_Biishe says:
~~~~ XO:  Let us wait and see what happens when we take Shey home for the Sunrise Ceremony.  My family is setting it up to coincide with our next R&R after this mission.~~~~

TO_Thomas_Gunn says:
CO: Any traffic that is coming close to the area is diverting around the system and rather quickly.

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::nods in agreement:: CSO: Does that Federation signal carry an ID code in it? Can you find where that transmitter comes from?

TO_Thomas_Gunn says:
::Looks intently at his monitor::

Host CO_Bafii says:
TO: Why?  Get me an answer.

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
~~~CSO: Alright... Any problems with Daniel?~~~

TO_Thomas_Gunn says:
CO: Working on it Sir. Give me a sec.

CSO_Biishe says:
CO:  There is a... pod on the planet.  Placed there by the inhabitants in case of accidents.  That is the only place habitable on the planet.  As for the transmitter ID, it is standard issue.

TO_Thomas_Gunn says:
::Scans and works faster::

TO_Thomas_Gunn says:
::Baffled:: CO: Far as I can tell Sir there is no real reason but something seems to be scaring them off.

Host CO_Bafii says:
CSO: Launch the probe

Host CO_Bafii says:
OPS: Contact those ships that are diverting and find out why

CSO_Biishe says:
~~~~XO:  Actually, he is having the same problem, he is just reacting differently from Jadis.~~~~

Host CO_Bafii says:
TO: Continue monitoring

CSO_Biishe says:
::Launches probe::  CO: Acknowledged.

CSO_Biishe says:
::Ties in with the pod.::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
~~~CSO: How so? I haven't noticed any odd behavior from him~~~

CSO_Biishe says:
::Frowns.::  CO:  I am picking up some kind of shockwave that is outbound.  My readings are confused... ::Under her breath::  Or I am.

Host CO_Bafii says:
::heads up the ramp towards Science::

CSO_Biishe says:
::Switches to short range sensors and narrows the field.::

Host CO_Bafii says:
CSO: Shockwave?

Host CO_Bafii says:
CSO: What kind of strength?

TO_Thomas_Gunn says:
CO: Yes Sir.

CSO_Biishe says:
CO:  Yes... and very large.  ::Looks up at him.::

Host CO_Bafii says:
CSO: ETA until it hits us?

CSO_Biishe says:
~~~~XO:  His is internal where Jadis is external.~~~~

CSO_Biishe says:
CO:  Oh my...  it is the equivalent of a starship exploding... ETA, 5 hours.  You don't think it is our ship_

Host CO_Bafii says:
CSO/TO: Make sure that we will get through the shockwave with no damage.

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::frowns:: TO: Take us to Yellow Alert Ensign..

Ops_Mushgrave says:
::continues to monitor::

TO_Thomas_Gunn says:
CO: I'm no miracle worker Sir but I'll try.

Host CO_Bafii says:
::heads back down to his seat::

TO_Thomas_Gunn says:
XO: Yes Sir! All hands yellow alert! ::Activates yellow alert::

CSO_Biishe says:
::Forwards to the FCO the coordinates and projected coordinates of the shock wave.>>

Host JimS says:
ACTION: As the PG prepares sensors pick up the shockwave, heading towards them

Host CO_Bafii says:
XO: Oversee the preparations for getting through the shockwave

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::nods, gets up, and moves towards the duty FCO to give him some advice::

Host CO_Bafii says:
OPS: Continuing trying to reach whoever is sending the SOS… I want to know what happened.  Also, keep an eye on that probe.

Host JimS says:
ACTION: The shockwave is now 1000 km away and closing fast

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
FCO: Remember… Take us in straight into the wave… Our shields should be enough to compensate for the wave.... ::moves towards the OPS station::

CSO_Biishe says:
CO:  Shockwave 1000 km away and approaching.

Ops_Mushgrave says:
CO:  Aye Sir...

CSO_Biishe says:
CO:  Level 10 intensity.

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
OPS: Lt... I want as much power as you can muster on the SIF, and the shield emitters...

Host CO_Bafii says:
FCO: Reverse course, maximum warp

Host CO_Bafii says:
TO: Red alert - sound collision

Ops_Mushgrave says:
XO:  I've every bit of power I can muster to the SIF.  ::Continues to close down systems::  I'm shutting down all non-essential systems for more power.

CSO_Biishe says:
::Informs her department to prepare for data collection as well as to hang on..::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::nods:: OPS: Carry on.. ::moves to his chair to sit down::

TO_Thomas_Gunn says:
CO: Aye Sir.

Ops_Mushgrave says:
::Sees information coming across her console.:: CO:  I got some info from the Probe... I'm getting debris.

Host CO_Bafii says:
<Duty FCO> CO: Aye... changing course

TO_Thomas_Gunn says:
::Increases shield power:: CO: Maximum power to shields Sir.

TO_Thomas_Gunn says:
All: ALL HANDS RED ALERT!! BRACE FOR IMPACT!!!

Host JimS says:
ACTION: As the PG backs away, the shockwave, for some unknown reason begins to dissipate so that when it hits the shields it's barely a tap on the nose

Host CO_Bafii says:
::his brow furrows:: XO: What was that?

CSO_Biishe says:
::Raises an eyebrow.::  That was odd...

CSO_Biishe says:
::Pulls up her sensor readings.::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::shrugs:: CO: I really don't know... But whatever it was, I’m glad it happened....

Host CO_Bafii says:
CSO: Are we clear?

CSO_Biishe says:
::Both brows go down in a frown.::  All:  This is not good.  I am picking up an ensemble of planetary debris... some very large..

CSO_Biishe says:
::Turns slowly around.  Quietly. ::  We are clear.  And Captain... I am picking up pieces of a titanium alloy... along with enough debris to put together a planet.

Host CO_Bafii says:
FCO: Resume original course...   TO: Stand down from red alert, secure us at yellow, I don't like these surprises

Host JimS says:
ACTION: The PG moves quickly in towards the system and are now just outside it's boundaries

TO_Thomas_Gunn says:
CO: Standing down red alert to yellow.

Host CO_Bafii says:
CSO: Readings?

TO_Thomas_Gunn says:
All: All hands stand down general quarters to yellow alert.

Host CO_Bafii says:
OPS: Can you contact anyone?

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::shakes head:: CO: This doesn't make sense.. A shockwave that strong… With this type of debris... It should only be possible if the star itself had exploded.... CSO: You are still picking up the star of that system on sensors, correct?

CSO_Biishe says:
CO:  Sir... the planet is gone.

Host CO_Bafii says:
XO: What shockwave... we passed right through it... that’s not normal.

CSO_Biishe says:
XO:  The star is there.

Host CO_Bafii says:
CSO: What about the rest of the system?

CSO_Biishe says:
::Turns back to her station.::

CSO_Biishe says:
::Takes a moment before looking back down at her sensors..::  CO:  The rest of the system is there, marred by impact craters from the blast.

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
CSO: Can you extrapolate the source of the blast from the shockwave?

Host CO_Bafii says:
OPS: Anything from the transmitter on the moon?

CSO_Biishe says:
CO:  Also, I am now reading other manufactured debris... building material... clothes... odd... no biological material.

Ops_Mushgrave says:
CO:  I am getting something... ::taps a few more buttons and pales.::  Sir, ::turns::  It says Flee!

CSO_Biishe says:
::Looks up as his question makes it through the shock.::  CO:  Errr... one moment.

Host CO_Bafii says:
::looks over at his XO::  XO: I think I'm getting a headache

CSO_Biishe says:
::Her hands lightly dance across the console as she pulls together the information.::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
CO: You and me both... But I think we need some kind of explanation to bring back to Starfleet...

Host CO_Bafii says:
XO: Agreed.

CSO_Biishe says:
CO:  Origin of the explosion...  the planet itself.

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
CSO: Send out a few more probes... We need to find out where this debris came from.

Host CO_Bafii says:
All: Okay... let's figure out what happened here folks.  We need answers.

Host CO_Bafii says:
TO: Start scanning for weapons signatures, vessel trails, etc.

Host JimS says:
ACTION: The transmitter's signal begins to fade as its power finally fails

CSO_Biishe says:
::nods and sends an order down to engineering to prepare a couple of probes.::

Host CO_Bafii says:
FCO: Set course for the third moon.

Ops_Mushgrave says:
CO:  Transmitters are failing... ::Scrambles::

Host CO_Bafii says:
XO: Feel like leading an Away Team down to the moon to see who is there and see if they know what happened?

Host CO_Bafii says:
OPS: Understood.

CSO_Biishe says:
::Informs her staff to begin on the incoming sensor readings.::

Host JimS says:
ACTION:  A voice can now be heard faintly over the comm..."Help us please, help us" and then it is gone

CSO_Biishe says:
CO:  Permission to gather samples of the debris.

Ops_Mushgrave says:
::Taps her comm panel::  CO:  I'm trying to get the signal back.

Host CO_Bafii says:
OPS: Where was that from?

TO_Thomas_Gunn says:
CO: My sensors are going crazy!

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::nods:: CO : Always Sir....

TO_Thomas_Gunn says:
CO: We had a major battle with Federation weapons signatures!

Host CO_Bafii says:
TO: You mean we have evidence of one in the past?

Host CO_Bafii says:
CSO: Hold that thought

CSO_Biishe says:
::nods.::

TO_Thomas_Gunn says:
CO: Shall I transfer the coordinates to Flight Control?

Host CO_Bafii says:
::walks over to the OPS panel::

Ops_Mushgrave says:
CO:  Investigating, Sir.

Host JimS says:
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