Resume USS Andromeda "Counter Espionage" 10809.14
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Scene: The Andromeda is on course for a rendevous with the Silverhawk
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Scene: The large alien vessel is off LRS
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Scene: The Andromeda is being shadowed by three alien probes at 3 Ly distance
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: The Andromeda is approximately 3 hours from meeting up with the Hawk
TO_LtCdr_Knight says:
::Keeps an eye on the LRS and the devices tailing the Andromeda.::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
TO:  Distance of the alien's probes?
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CNS:  Varesh, at current course and speed, how long before we rendezvous with the Silverhawk?
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::mutters something at the computer:: CO: Three hours, sir.
TO_LtCdr_Knight says:
CO: They've maintained a distance of 1000 kM. I still haven't broken through the subspace signals that they've   broadcastin'.
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: Alien probes continue to broadcast subspace encoded chatter to an unknown target to their rear
 
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
TO:  Transfer what we're getting from those probes down to sickbay.  Let's see if you and the Doctor can decrypt those codes.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
*CMO*:  Sierra, I'm going to have Othello transfer the readings of the probes down to you.  See if the two of you can come up with what they're sending out.
TO_LtCdr_Knight says:
CO: Aye. *CMO*: Doctor, I'm sendin' you the coded signals of the probes. Th' Cap'n wants you to halp me decode them, if you would.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::mutters to himself again about forgetting to use his brain and remember who can do what on the ship::
CMO_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Looks up from one of the more minor wounds and nods toward Suzi to take over.::  *CO*: Acknowledged.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::looks up at Varesh::  CNS:  Varesh, you're doing an awful lot of muttering over there.  Anything wrong?
CMO_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
*TO*: It would probably be easier to do this in one of the labs.  I am going to lab two.
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: Probes Decrease following distance to 1 LY
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::sighs:: CO: I forgot that your wife is a trained scientist and not just a medical doctor. I should have asked her to help with the encoded transmissions.
TO_LtCdr_Knight says:
::Transmits the signals to lab two as requested.:: *CMO*: Aye, done.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CNS:  She can be handy in certain areas, can't she?  ::grins::
TO_LtCdr_Knight says:
CO: The probes are fallin' back to 1 LY. Still broadcastin'.
CMO_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: A glance around to make sure that everything is moving in order, she exits for the secondary lab down the hall.::
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Scene: Time to intercept Silverhawk 1 1/2 hours
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::laughs softly:: CO: I'll be sure to remember that, sir.
CMO_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Entering into the secondary lab, she glances around, noting no one else was there.  Which was not surprising under the current situation.::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CNS/TO:  I really don't like going after that doomsday machine with only able to reach warp 6.
CMO_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Activating one of the consoles, she takes a seat and logs in before pulling up the data::
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: Probes are definately generating warp fields
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
CO: Amen to that. But we'll need to do repairs to the hull before we can do more than that.
CMO_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Pulls up the decryption program.::
TO_LtCdr_Knight says:
CO: I'm sure engineerin's doin' all they can, sir.
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Scene: Encryption data from alien probes is a fractal encryption code which seems to have a machine language as its base rather then a traditional language based on words
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::nods at Knight::  TO:  Can you determine the top speed of those probes?
CMO_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Reading through the output, she makes the needed adjustment, first trying a simple binary code.::
TO_LtCdr_Knight says:
Reads the tactical scans on the probes.:: CO: They have a max velocity of warp 9, sustainable.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
TO: Sustainable for how long?
CMO_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
*CO*: I have the information you want... or maybe do not given the situation.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
*CMO*:  Let's hear it Sierra.
CMO_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
*CO*: The code appears to be relaying data, our ships course and speed to a point of origin behind the probes.
TO_LtCdr_Knight says:
CO: several hours, but since we can push our speed, we can't test it.
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: Thirty Minutes to Hawk, Silverhawk on Short Range sensors
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
CO: That would be the alien ship who sent them getting the data, I guess.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CNS:  My thoughts exactly.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
*CMO*:  Can we disrupt the communication?
CMO_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Curiosly, checks one more thing, looking for anything being piggy backed on the signal.::
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: Probes increasing speed to maintain a distance of 50 million miles quick warp burst
CMO_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
*CO*: It should be possible... if you can emit the correct frequency to basically scramble it.  But there is a distance issue here.
TO_LtCdr_Knight says:
CO: Probes have increased speed. They are tryin' to maintain a distance o' 50 million kM.
CMO_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
*CO*: Hmmm... I might have something else... give me a moment.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
CO: We've got the Silverhawk on short range sensors. We'll be there in thirty minutes.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
*CMO*:  Standing by.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CNS:  Inform them of our status and that we'll be there shortly.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
CO: Aye, sir. ::calls up the Silverhawk to inform them of the situation::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
TO:  Keep a close eye on them Othello.....a very close eye on them.
TO_LtCdr_Knight says:
CO: I intend to, sir.
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: Probes emitting active scans of Andromeda
CMO_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
*CO*: There is another signal embedded within.  It is also dealing with proximity and distance... something to deal with... :: pauses and frowns::  a proximity fuse... such as found on a bomb.
CMO_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Looks up and out of instinct, around the room.::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
*CMO*:  Are you telling me those probes are also bombs?
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::hears the CMO's report:: CO: Doesn't sound good. We can't outrun them.
CMO_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
*CO*: That or a present was left aboard.
TO_LtCdr_Knight says:
CO: Those probes are actively scannin' us. I think they're up to somethin'.
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: Silverhawk on Main Viewer shields are up adopting defensive posture based on inbound probes
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: Probe Number One cloaks!
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
TO:  Red Alert!
CMO_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
TO: Would scrambling their signal help or harm the situation?
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::pulls up internal sensors to see if there is anything on board that shouldn't be::
TO_LtCdr_Knight says:
::Puts ship on red alert. Gets ready as weapons and shields raise to ready.::
CMO_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Fingers dance over the keyboard as she begins the program to come up with the correct frequency they would need.::
CMO_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
<Add **>
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
*CMO*:  Sierra, I need something.....anything, to help disrupt those signals.
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: Internal Scans reveal the only alien material are the various debris of the dismantled body of the robot duplicate of Captain Raptor
TO_LtCdr_Knight says:
CO: Unknown, I figure since they've continuously been broadcasting' that might make things worse. I think those signals constantly update the probes with orders.
CMO_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
*CO*: Working on it...
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::pulls up evasive patterns, for what its worth:: CO: Scanning the ship's interior shows nothing more than Captain Raptor's robot that we still have on board... could that be it?
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: Probe Number 2 and 3 engage warp burst
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CNS:  It's possible.
CMO_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
*CO*: Alright... I have something for you to send through the deflector dish.  But note, while this can create a jamming field, there is no way to know if the probes are homing or have previous orders.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
*CMO*:  Transmit what you have to tactical.
CMO_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: transmits::  *CO*: Consider what Commander Knight has to say as well about cutting the signal.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
CO: If the signal is machine code, and we still have a very sophisticated robot on board, I guess one could surmise that they are connected in some why?
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::nods at Varesh::  *CMO*:  Where's our fake Captain Raptor?
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: Probe 2 and 3 holding at 5 million km
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
CO: Sir, we toss him out the airlock, so to speak and see what happens... ::gives a small smile::
TO_LtCdr_Knight says:
CO: We should be careful. One o' those probes have cloaked, if I have to fire, it'll be difficult.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
TO:  Othello, lock onto all pieces of that thing and beam it out into space.  Let's see what happens.
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: Silverhawk and Andromeda have met up and can co defend if necessary
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CNS:  Take us out of warp Varesh.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
CO: We're here, sir. The Silverhawk is ready and waiting.
TO_LtCdr_Knight says:
CO: Aye. ::Locks onto the robot chunks and beams them out in space, 500 kM to aft.::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
CO: Aye, sir. ::Drops from warp and takes up station next to the Silverhawk.::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CNS:  Move us in the opposite direction of those robot pieces.
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: Something passes the Andromeda at warp speeds generating a massive neutrino field wake heading 500 km aft
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
TO:  Coordinate a tactical plan with the Silverhawk.
CMO_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Having checked with the others she replys::  *CO*: Uncertain.  I am going to go look for him now.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
CO: Aye. ::tells the Silverhawk to do the same and moves the ship away from the robot::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
*CMO*:  Nevermind, we've beam all pieces into space.
TO_LtCdr_Knight says:
::Locks up wit the Silverhawk's tactical station to coordinate efforts.::
CMO_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
*CO*: Acknowledged.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::frowns a moment:: CO: Sir, sensors showes something going past heading for the robot pieces. Massive neutrino field wake.
TO_LtCdr_Knight says:
CO: There was a masive neutrino field build up where I beamed the faux Raptor's remains.
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: There is a massive explosion 500 km aft photonic explosion in the area of the robot parts!
CMO_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Logging, stands up to leave::  *CO*: I will be in medical if needed.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
TO:  And the probes?
CMO_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Exits and heads back down the hall toward her domain.::
TO_LtCdr_Knight says:
CO: They've apparently destructed. I believe they've found what they were meant to blow.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::puts the aft view on the screen just before the explosion::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
TO:  Scan the debris for anything unusual.
TO_LtCdr_Knight says:
CO: already on it. Nothing so far, but I'll keep lookin'.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::watches as they watch the explosion:: TO: Was that all the probes? Can you tell from the debris?
CMO_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Entering medical, she sees her screen flashing and walks over toward it.  Activating it, she notes the updated information.::
CMO_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
*CO*:  Update for you... the encryption was able to decode part of the mission directive.  They are to report on both alien vessels, then probe one is to attack the Warp capable alien vessel.  I would take that to be us.
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: Probes 2 and 3 have emerged from warp space and have exhausted their fuel supply
TO_LtCdr_Knight says:
CO: Scanners reveal debris from the probes. Traces of our "friend". Plus it would seem that the probes were running low on antimatter. I guess we can guestimate their range now.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::nods::  TO:  And that range would be?
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::nods to himself before speaking up:: CO: I'm guessing that the alien ship is the robot's resupply vessel, the one that made them in the first place. The ones working with the Doomsday machine?
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
*CMO*:  Acknowledged.
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: Range 1 million km
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CNS:   Then that changes our gameplan.  As long as that alien vessel is functioning, we'll probably see more of those probes.
TO_LtCdr_Knight says:
CO: I 'd say abpproximately 1 million kM.
CMO_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Has the program continuing working on the rest of the code and to signal her when done.::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
CO: Let me guess... we're going to have to take it out then. But for that to happen we'll need to finish repairing the ship.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CNS:  I'm afraid you're probably right.  I'd feel like a sitting duck if we can only maintain warp 6.
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: Probes are actively broadcasting
TO_LtCdr_Knight says:
CO: I'd think we'd shorten their range at higher speeds, especially over warp 9.
CMO_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Not moving far, begins to work through the various files, creating new ones as needed.::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::nods:: CO: Aye, sir.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
TO:  Othello, are those probes in range for a photon torpedo to destroy them?
TO_LtCdr_Knight says:
CO: I believe so.
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: CMO has broken a majority of the code
CMO_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: The flash of her screen catches her attention again.::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
TO:  If we salvage one of the probes, we might learn more about them.  But, I'm hesitant to bring something we know nothing about onboard.
CMO_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
*CO*: I have more for you.  The probes are reporting the non-destruct of the Andromeda.
TO_LtCdr_Knight says:
CO: As Sun Tzu said, "Know thine enemy." I think we should capture it, if it becomes a danger, we jettison it.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
*CMO*:  Then there will definitely be more of those things coming at us.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
TO:  I'll leave you in charge of that then.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
CO: I suggest we get started on those repairs then.
CMO_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: she does not add what he already knows.::
TO_LtCdr_Knight says:
::Sets up the photon deployment to destroy one of the probes, but yield only to destroy theone and cripple the other. :: CO: Ready.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::nods::  CNS:  Have engineering work overtime on that.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
TO:  Fire!
TO_LtCdr_Knight says:
::Fires.::
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: Torpedo Away!
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
CO: Aye, sir. ::calls down to engineering and has them start work.::
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: Probe 1 destroyed Probe 2 not affected
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
TO:  Confirm probe has been destroyed.
TO_LtCdr_Knight says:
::Monitors the  torpedo.::
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: Jamming Field combined with code breaking activities have aligned to successfully jam probe 2 transmissions
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: CMO has broken the alien code and language
CMO_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Under her breath::  Done...
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
CO: Sir, repairs to the cargo bay will take about two hours or so. The teams have to go outside to do some of the work.
TO_LtCdr_Knight says:
CO: One probe destroyed, the other has been crippled.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::nods::  CNS:  Let's hope we have the two hours.
CMO_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
*CO*: Code broken and added to universal translator.  Updating now.  :: does so as she speaks.::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
TO:  Acknowledged.  Remember to take the utmost precaution with the other probe.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
CO: Aye, sir.
TO_LtCdr_Knight says:
CO: Aye.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
*CMO*:  I'm going to have you work with Othello on one of the probes we're bringing onboard.
CMO_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
*CO*:  At the moment, the probe is reporting the position of both the Andromeda and the Silverhawk.  And it is transmitting to the robot manufacturing ship, which has a fix on us.
CMO_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
*CO*: I will meet with him the main science lab.
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: Since the CMO has broken the code the Andromeda has the location of the Robot ship which is receiving the transmissions
TO_LtCdr_Knight says:
::Makes preparations to retieve the the downed probe.::
CMO_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Makes sure Storm sees her leaving and with a nod, exits for the main science lab.::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
TO:  Othello, Sierra will meet you in the main science lab.
TO_LtCdr_Knight says:
CO: On me ayw, Cap'n.
 
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Pause USS Andromeda "Counter Espionage" 10809.14