Host Nick says:
Previously on Arcadia:
Host Nick says:
In command of the Hathor, Lieutenant Maui has saved the ship from hurtling to it's doom, but has now made a startling discovery.  The entire mine shaft and bunker that the team beamed down to is gone, there is no sign of the away team
Host Nick says:
What she doesn't yet know, but is beginning to suspect, is that the Hathor has gone back in time nearly a millennium
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Meanwhile (or is that, hundreds of years later), the away team in the very real mine shaft have made their way down to the source of the transmissions, but when they arrived, they started shooting up the scientists who were there studying the "artifact".  One of them managed to hit the alarm panic button before being stunned.
OPS_Ltjg_Chambers (~actdgoo@odn-E6A78B6F.stoirc.com) has joined the conversation.
Host Nick says:
the team is now trapped on the bottom of the mine shaft, with the military alerted to their presence and only one way out (the elevator), and a severely damaged, and partially dismantled, and ancient runabout.
Host Nick says:
<<<<<<<<<< Resume "Time Dragon" - Part V >>>>>>>>>>
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
CO: We're about to have company. Any change in the ROE Boss? ::readies her phaser::
FCO_LtJg_Maui says:
@::goes over the scans of the planet she had done::
Host CO_Cpt_Harker says:
OPS/CSO: To the shuttle you know what to do. CTO: On the elevator, remember we may need to use it. ::Goes to the alarm, does a quick scan to check for traps::
Host CO_Cpt_Harker says:
CTO: No stun only but see if we can lock the elevator down here, we may need it.
Host CO_Cpt_Harker says:
::If the alarm box is clear of traps she will cut the wire.::
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
CO: On it Boss. ::moves to see if she can block the doors or stall the elevator in some way to prevent it going up without them::
Host Nick says:
<OPS_Smith> @FCO: Sir, there are other anomalies, the stars aren't in the right place.
FCO_LtJg_Maui says:
@::sighs:: OPS_Smith: look in the database and see if you can find a time that matches the star patterns I have a feeling that vortex has send us either back or forward in time. It is most likely back because of the lack of development on the planet.
Host Nick says:
INFO: The Alarm box appears to be safe from alarms
OPS_Ltjg_Chambers (~actdgoo@odn-E6A78B6F.stoirc.com) has left the conversation.
Host CO_Cpt_Harker says:
::She cuts the wire to silence the alarm, having scanned it and seen the ops do it previously.::
Host Nick says:
<OPS_Smith> ::taps in searches into the database:: @FCO: You are right, according to this, we've travelled back in time approximately 940 years
OPS_Ltjg_Chambers (~actdgoo@odn-E6A78B6F.stoirc.com) has joined the conversation.
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
::Jams a piece of equipment from the scene into the doors to prevent them from closing and letting the elevator operate::
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ACTION: The alarm klaxon ceases immediately, however a few minutes later it starts back up again (obviously reactivated from another location) but as the local box has been deactivated, the sound is now distant, coming from several levels above.
OPS_Ltjg_Chambers says:
CO: Aye sir, will head to the shuttle attempt to gain entry and slice into the computer.
Host CO_Cpt_Harker says:
CTO: Did you see if there was a ceiling hatch on that elevator?
Host CO_Cpt_Harker says:
::A quick wave to ops.::
OPS_Ltjg_Chambers says:
::heads over to the shuttle::
FCO_LtJg_Maui says:
@OPS_Smith: well this isn't good at all scan for the shuttle to see if it is still on the planet and and get me everything you can find on the vortex we went through keep scanning the area for any other anomalies. ::starts running some scans herself::
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
CO: I'll check it out Boss, but the shaft is pretty roughly cut, they could scale it or abseil down if they wanted too, just take longer. ::checks the elevator for a roof hatch::
OPS_Ltjg_Chambers says:
CO: The hatch is open someone got in here before us, or.. someone got out ..
Host CO_Cpt_Harker says:
CTO: I know but this elevator takes up the shaft they'd have to get passed it...
Host CO_Cpt_Harker says:
OPS: Understood ops keep searching. ::Uses her tricorder to scan for lifesigns or other dangers.::
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
CO: It's still a choke point regardless Boss.
Host CO_Cpt_Harker says:
::Nods at the CTO::
OPS_Ltjg_Chambers says:
::enters the runabout::
OPS_Ltjg_Chambers says:
::pulls out his tricorder and begins to look around occasionally glancing down at his readings::
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
CO: There's a hatch Boss. ::Moves to take a covered position that has a clear field of fire into the hatchway of the elevator and waits, phaser ready::
Host Nick says:
INFO: The CTO and CO are able to detect life signs on the floor they came from, approaching the elevator shaft
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
CO: We're definitely about to have company. :nodding to her tricorder::
OPS_Ltjg_Chambers says:
::makes his way to the front of the runabout identifies the Operations console and sits down at it trying to access the ship's systems::
Host Nick says:
INFO: OPS finds that the "scientists" have been using exceedingly primitive methods to try and startup the runabout, but the damage they caused could easily be repaired in 20 minutes or so, and it appears that the systems are intact enough that he should be able to start up the main reactor safely.
FCO_LtJg_Maui says:
@::checks on the repairs to the ship.::
OPS_Ltjg_Chambers says:
::gets under the console he is at aware that he will need to bypass the security lockouts before he can work with the  computer::
Host Nick says:
<OPS_Smith> @FCO: Interesting.... I don't think that vortex was an entirely naturally occurring phenomenon.
OPS_Ltjg_Chambers says:
::finds a foreign object attached to the console::
FCO_LtJg_Maui says:
@OPS_Smith: what makes you say that? Are you saying you think someone created it?
OPS_Ltjg_Chambers says:
Self: Oh great they might have fried some of these leads.
Host Nick says:
<OPS_Smith> @FCO: It appears to be made up of tachyon and chroniton particles, and.. ::taps a few keys to pull up the sensor readings on the main viewer:: You see that alignment of the particles, the pattern is too regular.
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ACTION: 9 people are now at the door to the shaft, trying to call for the elevator, failing to get it to come up, they start trying to force the doors.
OPS_Ltjg_Chambers says:
::attempts to remove the device and detach it from the runabout systems::
Host CO_Cpt_Harker says:
CTO: 9 above us. ::Takes up position near the CTO to aim her phaser (set to stun).::OPS: Any luck?
FCO_LtJg_Maui says:
@OPS_Smith: keep looking into that if we can find a way to make another Vortex to get us back to our own time we need to try.
Host Nick says:
@FCO: Yes sir.
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
CO: Poor buggers, almost feel sorry for them. ::moves a bit to another position to set up a crossfire with the CO into the elevator, gets out a stun grenade and lays it in a handy spot and waits::
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<edit in <OPS_Smith>>
OPS_Ltjg_Chambers says:
::opens his small tool kit and takes out an isoliniar congruent transducer::
Host CO_Cpt_Harker says:
::Aims phaser  at the upper doors.::CTO: I'm going to seal that set of doors, any problems?
Host CO_Cpt_Harker says:
::Glances at her phaser then takes careful aim.::
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
CO: Nothing we can't fix with a higher setting later. ::shrugs:: Gofer it.
Host CO_Cpt_Harker says:
::Fires meaning to seal the doors together.::
OPS_Ltjg_Chambers says:
::attempts a safe removal of the leads to the sub-system the external device was attached to after he depolarizes the ends hooked into the system::
Host Nick says:
ACTION: The distance is too far to get a decent weld
FCO_LtJg_Maui says:
@::sends an order to engineering to try an up the shields to withstand going through another vortex:: OPS_Smith: send engineering all information you can on the vortex if we can find or create another one I want the shields to be able to withstand the effects.
OPS_Ltjg_Chambers says:
Self: That should do it. ::pulls the wires away and tosses the quant device out of his way::
OPS_Ltjg_Chambers says:
::gets up and heads to the back so he can re-initialize the power core::
Host CO_Cpt_Harker says:
::Seeing the lack of effect changes to wider beam, meaning to warp the door, make it harder to open but not wanting destroy it. she fires again.::
FCO_LtJg_Maui says:
@::after making sure everyone is settled into their tasks she sits at a console and starts going over the scans of the vortex::
Host Nick says:
ACTION: The doors to the elevator shaft partially melt and bulge outward and get superheated so that nobody above can touch them.  All of which is confusing the heck out of the guards
Host CO_Cpt_Harker says:
::stops firing and grins at the CTO:: CTO: There that should help, let them explain that. I'm going to see if I can help ops, you have this?
OPS_Ltjg_Chambers says:
::shouts out the door hatch:: CO: I am about to fire up the ships power core it appears to be in tact. They where trying to hack into the system using an outside power source and force their way into individual systems. I don't know how much success or damage they managed to do till I get the main computer back in operation. 

Host Nick says:
ACTION: Meanwhile, OPS is able to slowly start up the reactor in the runabout, and the lights come on and the systems begin to whir to life.

CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
::pats the stun grenade and her phaser:: CO: It's covered Boss, all I need now is popcorn and blood wine. ::grins::
Host CO_Cpt_Harker says:
::Shakes her head at the CTO and jogs over to ops.::
Host CO_Cpt_Harker says:
OPS: Right anything I can do to help?
Host Nick says:
ACTION: As the systems begin to power up the ship's computer comes online.
OPS_Ltjg_Chambers says:
CO: Maybe, let me get the power up and if I need help I will call you over Captain. ::looks into his CO's eyes:: CO: Something wrong? ::unaware of the developments the shaft::
Host CO_Cpt_Harker says:
OPS: We've got at least 9 people trying to force the upper shaft doors but I've warped them shut and the CTO's locked down the elevator.
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
::Watches the shaft and her tricorder to keep track of things, softly humming "Whiskey in the Jar" to herself as she holds her position::
Host CO_Cpt_Harker says:
OPS: We've got time but not much. We need communications, sensors, I'd love if we could get this moving but I'm not holding my breath, just do what you can. ok?
OPS_Ltjg_Chambers says:
CO: Ah, things are as usual then. ::grins:: 
Host CO_Cpt_Harker says:
OPS: No pressure ::Small grin::
Host CO_Cpt_Harker says:
OPS: True ::pats him on his shoulder then heads back to the CTO.::
OPS_Ltjg_Chambers says:
CO: I never complained this job was boring.
OPS_Ltjg_Chambers says:
::heads back into the ship and back the the front::
Host CO_Cpt_Harker says:
::Pauses on her way out and nods.::
Host Nick says:
ACTION: Up above on the elevator change floor, some of the 9 have left the group at the door.
Host CO_Cpt_Harker says:
CTO: The core is fine and OPS is booting up the computer. Shouldn't take long...
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
CO: Well, that's something then. Looks like the mob upstairs is trying plan Bravo, they are splitting up.
Host CO_Cpt_Harker says:
CTO: Most likely to get reinforcements...
Host Nick says:
ACTION: OPS is able to hack into the ship's computer, despite the different security codes, physical presence has allowed him to reprogram the isolinear chips and gain access.
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
CO: Right...
OPS_Ltjg_Chambers says:
::sits down at the computers trying various methods to slice into the main computer seeing as though his Primary Job before making senior staff was supervising the Arcadia Station main core he feels right at home::
Host Nick says:
INFO: Sensors and communications are online, unfortunately Warp Engines, Impulse Engines, and Navigational thrusters are fried

Host Nick says:
ACTION: the 3 people who left the 9 returned with a large blunt object to use as a battering ram
OPS_Ltjg_Chambers says:
::uses the comm and locks onto the comm badges in the area then isolates the Captain's:: *CO*: I'm in, we have sensors, we have communications and even access to the main data store. And you where correct I confirm 9 entities  a few levels up.
Host CO_Cpt_Harker says:
*OPS*:Get word to the nearest Federation source about whats going on and is there anymore information about the Hathor?
OPS_Ltjg_Chambers says:
*CO*: I am also reading a large mass object probably thick wood or metal as the area between the persons above us has added in a bit of a dense spec on the readings. Maybe its something they plan to use.
OPS_Ltjg_Chambers says:
*CO*: Okay I will try
Host CO_Cpt_Harker says:
::with a look at the CTO:: *OPS*: A battering ram..
OPS_Ltjg_Chambers says:
::attempts to open a channel to the nearest tracking station in a nearby system::
Host Nick says:
ACTION: as if in answer, a loud thud is heard coming from the top of the shaft, and dust falls down the shaft as the battering ram strikes the door.
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
CO: Well, give them an E for effort, eh? Determined mob, this bunch. ::shrugs::
Host CO_Cpt_Harker says:
::maintains a scan on the door, monitoring it for weakening.::
Host Nick says:
INFO: Unfortunately, while the Communications systems are online, the mine is interfering with long range communications, you can't get a signal past the moon.
Host Nick says:
INFO: Sensors however can read most of the system, there is no sign of the Hathor except a small amount of debris from the hull
OPS_Ltjg_Chambers says:
*CO*: Bad news I can't get a comm single out
OPS_Ltjg_Chambers says:
::his hands move over the console he is now into the computer memory he checks to see if there is a flight record or log::
FCO_LtJg_Maui says:
@::looking through the scans she discovers 3 things about the vortex, OPS_Smith was right there was a human element at work a tachyon emission from a ships deflected definitely caused it but the chroniton particles are naturally occurring. The warp drive attracted the vortex causing it to appear. with some work she feels they could create another Vortex to take them back to there own time.
Host CO_Cpt_Harker says:
*OPS*: The mine I expect.
Host CO_Cpt_Harker says:
::Pauses as her mind runs through plans in a matter of seconds.::
OPS_Ltjg_Chambers says:
::looks over at the blip on the sensor report::
OPS_Ltjg_Chambers says:
::frowns deeply::
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
CO: Right, well that tears it. I guess we grab what we can and destroy the rest? Can't hold this position forever.
Host CO_Cpt_Harker says:
CTO: Hold here I'll be back. Call if the door weakens.
Host Nick says:
ACTION: Another thud as the door is hit again
OPS_Ltjg_Chambers says:
*CO*: The Hathor is gone ... I am reading debris in space, not much though.
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
CO: I didn't have any other plans...
Host CO_Cpt_Harker says:
::Nods at CTO and jogs back over to ops.::*OPS*: Is there anyway you can get through the mine interference?
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
::observes the door and waits quietly and patiently::
OPS_Ltjg_Chambers says:
Host CO_Cpt_Harker says:

Host CO_Cpt_Harker says:
::pokes her head in the shuttle.::
Host Nick says:
INFO: OPS is able to recover the ship's log, it seems the ship broke down in this system on route to Risa, with Lieutenant Smith aboard.  The ship was trapped in some sort of tachyon field, and the pilot tried to emit a Tachyon burst from the deflector to release it.
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
CO: Boss! How about grabbing some tools, power cells, and the comm gear and trying to set something up on the surface later? Assuming we get outta here, of course? ::speaks loud enough to carry to the Runabout::
OPS_Ltjg_Chambers says:
::goes back to the comm array looking for some way to bounce the signal better::
Host Nick says:
INFO: While the burst did work, a large purple vortex appeared moments later and the ship was pulled in.
Host CO_Cpt_Harker says:
CTO: Thats plan B ::She calls back.::
Host CO_Cpt_Harker says:
OPS: What have you got for me.
Host Nick says:
INFO: The runabout found itself almost immediately in a steep re-entry into the planet's atmosphere, and was unable to pull out.  The runabout collided, and systems failed, that is the last entry.
OPS_Ltjg_Chambers says:
Self: Interesting
Host CO_Cpt_Harker says:
OPS: If we can get a signal out can't you cobble the resources here for a portable comm and sensor unit?
OPS_Ltjg_Chambers says:
CO: Well I know what happen to the ship and how it got here, sort of.
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
::Keeps watching the doors above::

OPS_Ltjg_Chambers says:
CO: Lieutenant Smith  was the pilot, there is not enough time to recap  I have a possible plan though.
Host CO_Cpt_Harker says:
OPS: Best news I've heard all day, make it fast.
OPS_Ltjg_Chambers says:
CO: I think Smith took my post just before we beamed down her should be on the Hathor now, or was if its been destroyed .. ::swallows::
OPS_Ltjg_Chambers says:
CO: Anyway, the transporters are up and it appears we can beam to the surface, additionally the Self Destruct is in tact, as is the Subspace transmitter, we can pull it out safely but someone will have to carry it.
Host CO_Cpt_Harker says:
OPS: I'll carry it, get it. 
OPS_Ltjg_Chambers says:
CO: I downloaded what I could from ship logs to my tricorder, I don't think there is anything else we can do here.
OPS_Ltjg_Chambers says:
CO: Aye Sir.
FCO_LtJg_Maui says:
@OPS_Smith: we're going to try and get home. I want you to emit a Tachyon Burst on my mark. ::does some calibrations at the consule:: Self:I hope this works. OPS_Smith:Mark!
OPS_Ltjg_Chambers says:
::begins removing   the subspace transmitter::
OPS_Ltjg_Chambers says:
::tries to hurry::
Host CO_Cpt_Harker says:
::Calls over to CTO:: CTO: It's a lost cause but we have comms ...::catches up with the CTO::CTO: Help me move the bodies to the elevator. We've got transporters and a self-destruct. Ops has the files.
OPS_Ltjg_Chambers says:
CO: People on the surface should be safe from the blast minimizing casualties, but it will bring the inside of this facilities down anyone caught inside will be in great danger.
Host CO_Cpt_Harker says:
::Calls to ops:: OPS: Can you lessen the charge to it's least destructive?
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
::Grunts, pockets the stun grenade, and starts to help drag the bodies into the elevator::
Host CO_Cpt_Harker says:
OPS: Unless you have a better plan? ::waits to hear it.::
Host CO_Cpt_Harker says:
::dragging the bodies in the elevator.::
OPS_Ltjg_Chambers says:
CO: Howver the targeting scanners on th sensor pallets are quite advanced in this runabout, I believe we could beam everyone out of the facilities even from where they might be standing.
OPS_Ltjg_Chambers says:
CO: Meaning we could beam the natives somewhere top side without their consent.
Host CO_Cpt_Harker says:
OPS: Do it. Too bad we can't knock them out first...
OPS_Ltjg_Chambers says:
CO: In fact such an act might freak them out so much I doubt anyone will ever believe them if they ever talk about it ::grins::
Host Nick says:
ACTION: In the past, Smith and Maui work together to create a new vortex, and it appears to be working, meanwhile in the present, another thud of the battering ram on the door above crashes through opening a hole.
Host CO_Cpt_Harker says:
OPS: Like alien abductions of the 20th century. Great get the comm unit, beam them out, set the timer and get us somewhere safe.
OPS_Ltjg_Chambers says:
CO: The transporter console should be powered up now, why don't you do the honors while i finish getting the transmitter from the bulkhead.
OPS_Ltjg_Chambers says:
::working on getting the last of the bolts securing the transmitter removed now::
OPS_Ltjg_Chambers says:
::frees the comm device from the wall::
Host Nick says:
ACTION: The locals start shooting down into the elevator shaft with projectiles
OPS_Ltjg_Chambers says:
::moves over to the flight commander seat and interfaces with the self destruct::
CTO_LtCmdr_Murphy says:
CO: Boss, we got company! ::returns fire::
OPS_Ltjg_Chambers says:
CO: Perhaps you should start by beaming out the people shooting at the CTO. Just a suggestion sir.
Host CO_Cpt_Harker says:
::Hating to do it but not wanting to kill anyone she doesn't have to locks on to two active threats and beams them to a safe, quiet area. Then continues to lock and relock until all are gone.::
Host CO_Cpt_Harker says:
OPS/CTO: Working on it! ::only the barest snap to her voice as she beams as fast as she knows how. Trying to remember all the classes she had on it, all the training.::
Host Nick says:
ACTION: When 2 of their people vanish, the rest start running away from the door terrified, meanwhile over the next 20 minutes the captain beams people two at a time until the entire facility is empty
Host Nick says:
<<<<<<<<<< PAUSE >>>>>>>>>>
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