Host MO_Storm says:
Summary: The senior staff of the USS Andromeda meets to review the events and facts thus far, and determine their next direction.
Host MO_Storm says:
~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~Begin Mission USS Andromeda: "Safe Passage" 11110.01~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::still on the bridge while he waits for his staff to assemble in the conference room::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::makes his way to the conference room, PADD in hand::
CSO_Ens_Ivara says:
::in the conference room setting padds on the table at every seat, then going to the replicator::
XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
::gets up from his seat and heads into the conference room::
Host MO_Storm says:
::Moves into the conference room, finding a seat at the end of the table, quiet::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::gets up from his seat::  Aaron:  You have the bridge.  ::makes his way to the conference room::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::enters the conference room, putting his PADD at his usual seat to the Captain's left and goes to the replicator to get some tea::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
<Aaron> CO:  Aye.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::returns to his seat with his tea and settles down to wait for the Captain, nodding at Storm down at the other end::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::enters the conference room and makes his way to his seat::
Host MO_Storm says:
::Glances up from the PADD briefly, nodding back to Varesh::
CSO_Ens_Ivara says:
::orders a glass of water from the replicator then goes to one of the seats::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
All:  I'm not sure how much longer we can afford to stay here, so what I'd like to hear from each of you is any findings/implications from your data and possible suggestions.  ::looks to his left::  CNS:  You have the floor counsellor.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::takes a sip of tea:: All: We found a few things regarding the crystals that the freighter was transporting.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::leans a bit forward in his seat::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
All: The structure of the crystals are of such nature that a relatively small manipulation of the crystals' structure would turn it into a power source like the one found on the Maurauder. The significance of this is quite important as you can see.
CSO_Ens_Ivara says:
::takes a drink from the cool glass of water and sets it down on the table silently::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
All: That did solve the mystery of why the freighter was being attacked. One thing we can do is try and find out who is transporting these crystals and lay an ambush, but after the way that ship just blew up, I'm not so sure we will capture a ship that easily.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
All: The query sent to Vega came back that the flight path and vectors match, but the scans only reported 400kg of the crystals. Our scans revealed 700kg. Either it replicates or they found more somewhere along the way.
FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
::Looks around in the briefing room. Quietly listening to all that is being said.::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::takes another sip of tea:: CO: That is all we have on that front for the moment.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CNS:  Thank you counsellor.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::looks to Storm::  MO:  You're up.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::leans back in his seat and makes notes of the rest of the information as it is revealed::
Host MO_Storm says:
::Nods, and lower the PADD, looking out over the table:: All: The Andromeda crew from the Marauder were examined carefully, and all but one released.
CSO_Ens_Ivara says:
::watches the water condensation rolling down the glass of water to pool on the table forming a ring, She then moves the glass over a little bit, she then looks up at the MO::
Host MO_Storm says:
All: Petty Officer Maxine Kerth had reported a severely, debilitating headache at approximately 14:23 hours, which lasted while the crew evacuated from the Marauder and into the shuttle, ending only at approximately 14:34.
Host MO_Storm says:
All: She reports that it was sudden and abrupt both in its onset and relief, and felt "similar" to the telepathic "offness" that affected the entirety of our telepathic crew at the asteroid field, during the recovery of Ensign Ivara. ::Nods toward the woman::
FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
Self: Headache for 10 minutes. Wished I would have that when I have a headache. That is much better than a headache all day long.
Host MO_Storm says:
All: The intensity of the disruption is reflected in some minor neurological distress that is already self-healing. She should be back to duty by tomorrow.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::listens intently, and makes sure he does not interrupt the report::
Host MO_Storm says:
All: On a barely related note, Commander Light is continuing to recover while in the presence of the green crystalline artefact, and is expected to be discharged from sickbay within the week.  ::Glances to the Captain:: CO: That is the entirety of my report from Doctor Knight, Sir.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::frowns a little at that information::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
MO:  Is what Light contracted still fatal to her?
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
CO: Captain, if I may ask a question as well?
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CNS:  Of course counsellor, once I am through.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::nods::
FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
All: I had hardly forgotten to mention something. And I am happy the MO mentioned 10 minutes of a headache. But now remember ::Pauses::, for some time when I was on the Marauder.
Host MO_Storm says:
CO: We have conducted few tests at this point, as her condition is still critical. But her recovery seems to be in effect only so long as she is within a relatively short range of the artefact. When we attempted to take the artefact to the science labs for further testing, her condition began to decline quite abruptly once more.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
MO:  One more question.  Do the Betazoids on board need to somehow safeguard themselves from future, shall we say, episodes of headaches?
Host MO_Storm says:
CO: I believe, given the effects upon the Vulcan, Betazoid, and part-Vulcan or part-Betazoid members of the crew that it is likely any telepathic or slightly-telepathic race may be at risk of compromise from whatever is causing this distress. However, at this time we have no method of counteracting it.
Host MO_Storm says:
CO: It does not appear to be telepathic communication, but rather telepathic pressure. As such, simply muting telepathy via drugs may not be effective. However, I will pass the request on to Doctor Knight, and we will research further.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
MO:  Understood.  ::looks to Varesh::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
MO: So we still don't know what causes the headaches and "offness" reported other than something Davs caused on board the Maurauder?
FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
All: Where was I with my memory? I had that headache too. Remembering the headache freezes my brain. Weird.
Host MO_Storm says:
CNS: Correct, Counsellor.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::nods and makes notes, looking over at the FCO::
Host MO_Storm says:
::Looks to the FCO as well:: FCO: What kind of headache?
FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
::Looks at the CNS, and raises his shoulders, meaning, Yeah me too. MO: Well the headache felt like it stitch you up. I remember a pointy pain.
Host MO_Storm says:
::Nods to the FCO:: CO: With your approval, Captain, I recommend further medical examination of Lieutenant Zdunowski.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
MO:  Agreed.
FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
MO: Own. I do not have that headache any more.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::looks to Ivara::  CSO:  I'm very interested to find out what you've uncovered.
CSO_Ens_Ivara says:
::from her seat reading from her PADD:: All: Forensic reconstruction of the vessel that attacked the transport indicated that it had a significant amount of commonly available explosive aboard.  Also, the vessel never engaged any form of shield system.  Finally in regards to the vessel it was comprised primarily of the alloy we discovered on the<C>
CSO_Ens_Ivara says:
Marauder
CSO_Ens_Ivara says:
::without looking up from her PADD:: ALL: The remains of the Marauder found significant traces of the same explosive found in the vessel that attacked the freighter.  The explosive was not present onboard before our departure,  Reconstruction indicates that the explosive was packed around the transporters, cloaking, and power systems.
CSO_Ens_Ivara says:
ALL: I have looked at the scans of the crystals taken from the freighter, and compared them to data taken from the mining colony on Cortant Eight indicates that approximately half of the crystals that we obtained from the freighter match the residual mineral makeup, half do not.  As near as I can tell both types can be formed into the power source.
CSO_Ens_Ivara says:
::continuing to read from her PADD:: All: The sensor net left in orbit of Redniy Four picked up what I believe to be a cloaked heavy cruiser class ship arriving in high orbit at approximately 14:23 and departing at 14:33.  Course predictions indicate that the vessel was heading in the general direction of the frontier.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::nods at the timing of the cloaked ship, coinciding with the reported headache, glancing towards the Captain for permission to ask a question when the Ens. finished her report.::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::nods toward the counsellor::
CSO_Ens_Ivara says:
All: No Duderon particles were picked up from the vessel...::trails off at the nodding::
FCO_Lt_Zdunowski says:
CSO: That time you mention is the same time, as the others had the headache. Yet, I had no clock in my neighbourhood, and do not know that time it occurred.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
CSO: So, what you're saying is that the cloaked ship's arrival and departure matches the Lt's symptoms almost to the second? ::looks at the Captain:: CO: Sir, that would probably mean that Davs was there and most likely the one that put the explosives on board.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CNS:  I tend to agree with you Varesh.  But, right now all we have is speculation on that point.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CSO:  Ivara, anything further?
CSO_Ens_Ivara says:
::looks from the CO to the CNS and folds her arms, accidentally conveying the look that teachers give when they catch people passing notes:: CNS: The time matches. Yes Commander. There is no evidence to indicate the cause outside of the ship's arrival that I am aware of.
CSO_Ens_Ivara says:
CO: Yes Captain.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CSO:  Thank you Ivara.  Excellent job!
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::looks to his right::  XO:  Well, Conor, looks like it's your turn.
CSO_Ens_Ivara says:
::looks back at her notes scrolling down:: All: No Duderons were....::she pauses and looks at the CO with a raised eyebrow then falls silent::
XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
All: Unless the CSO has something else to finish off with...
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
XO:  Yes, I'm sorry Conor.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CSO:  I apologize Ivara.  Please continue.
CSO_Ens_Ivara says:
::clears her throat and looks back down at the PADD:: All: No Duderons were picked up by the sensor net, and no direct pursuit course could be plotted, however a sensor silhouette was built, and recognising of the craft should be possible.
CSO_Ens_Ivara says:
ALL: Science and Engineering are working on one of the crystals to create the power source found on the marauder, however at this time we have not had any reportable results.
CSO_Ens_Ivara says:
All: In closing, I have found that at every turn the technology level of the hostiles is equal or superior to federation standard, however it has developed from a different source.  It is my feeling that we are dealing with a threat from outside the area that the federation has thus far explored.
CSO_Ens_Ivara says:
::sets her PADD down and nods to indicate that she is done::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::nods again and makes notes on what Ivara reported::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CSO:  Thank you Ivara.  And again, my apologies for cutting you off.  ::looks toward Conor::
XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
::clears throat:: All: So obviously we managed to detect a ship attacking the cargo freighter a while back but due to some unfortunate power overload, there isn't much left of it.
XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
All: From our encounter, it would appear while their cloaking technology is up they have no effective shielding so they are not unlike cloaking systems we know about today.
CSO_Ens_Ivara says:
::takes another drink from her glass setting it down on the other side, leaving two rings of water  on the table, her finger traces a slow sideways figure eight through the water.::
XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
All: That is pretty much it for report on our encounter with the attacking ship. It didn't last long.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
All:  Okay, so then the next topic will be.....where do we go from here.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
All:  If anyone would like to take a quick break, please do.
Host MO_Storm says:
~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~Pause Mission - Time Lapse: 5 minutes~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~

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