Arcadia Mission 11102.28
The Echo of Your Last Goodbye: Episode 5
 
starring
 
Jeremy Castro as FCO Lieutenant Commander Logan Cartwright 
Christina Doane as SC Captain Paige Juliet Harker 
Jeffrey G. Brown as XO Commander Kraight 
Eduardo Oneto as CEO LtCmdr. Edward Luc On 
Karriaunna Scotti as CNS Commander Azhure Powers 
Christopher Dickinson as CSEC Commander Billy Bob Powers, Jr.
Bruce Oriani as CSO Lieutenant Commander Trikk Starr
Mitch Travis as CO Captain Sulek
 
with
 
Keith LaHue, Ship Manager
 
Last time on Arcadia: ​Kraight and Starr are running simulations on how to communicate with Orpheus...but to what end?
 
=/\==/\=  BEGIN Arcadia Mission 11102.28 : The Echo of Your Last Goodbye  =/\==/\= 
=/\==/\=  Episode 5  =/\==/\=

CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: In the CMO's office, just sitting quietly.::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
:: on bridge ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
:: he sits... waiting... ::
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: After having been given a once over by a med tech, he sits on the edge of the CMO's desk ::
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: Captain... I have the results of the simulations you ordered. So much is unknown about the technology that Serena and Orpheus use for their propulsion systems. The range of probable error is quite high.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Then we will need other options.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Her thoughts are pulled back to the moment as a familiar presence draws her out, as he always does.  She smiles up at her husband.::  CSec:  How are things going?
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: The best estimate we can give indicates that the likelihood of Orpheus being able to follow Serena's assumed transdimensional trajectory is somewhere between twelve and twenty-nine percent. 
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
:: the irony of a biomechanical machine with an obsessive disorder is not lost on him ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: And if you build a connection, as you did before?
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
CNS: The senior staff seem to have this well in hand.  It's an object from their past, something they're familiar with.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: sits back in the chair::  CSec:  Yes...  When I first came aboard, I explored the 'memories' left behind of his experience with one of them.  And now... :: she shook her head::  They do not have things well in hand.  And I do not think this will turn out well.
FCO_Ens_Airhart says:
::Sits at station monitoring helm and considering the possible threat they face.::
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: It's virtually impossible to say whether a mental link with Orpheus would have any effect on his state of mind. I can... I can only say that from my brief contact with him, I feel that I could help him.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: And the risk?
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
::staring at useless data:: CO: These sims don't look good for Orpheus
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: Also incalculable. But I am willing to take that risk, sir. Serena was... is as close to me as any other living being has ever been. I feel I owe it to her to try.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: I do not doubt that you are, but I am not willing to give the go ahead until we have exhausted other options.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
:: it seems he has had this discussion before ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Still, as a last resort, we may wish to rebuild the neural link.
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: I am at a loss, Captain. What other options are left to us?
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: The holodeck program for the neural interface is still available. I've refined it somewhat since we encountered Serena.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Perhaps using an uplink through our own computer systems.  He is after all a machine  --  perhaps we can re-program him
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: We still have time before I am willing to risk your life.
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: nods :: CO: It's worth the attempt. I'll need to go to the computer core and reconfigure the isolinear processor array.
FCO_Ens_Airhart says:
::Continues to monitor their speed and course, making small adjustments to keep them on their heading safely while keeping a pilot’s eye on the other vessel...::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Then do so.  As long as we are clear that link is not our first option.
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: Aye, sir.  :: exits the Bridge, takes a turbolift to the computer core ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Starr: You will run the reconfiguration for the uplink from here.
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
CO: As you wish
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
CNS: Do you suspect there's something we need to do?  Are they too close to the situation?
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Starr: The first thing we will need as the programming begins is trying to find a matching frequency for the connection.
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: enters the computer core and makes several adjustments to the central array ::
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
CO: Match frequencies if I can.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Airhart: Keep us steady and as close as we dare.  If it goes defensive, back off immediately.
FCO_Ens_Airhart says:
CO: Acknowledged. So far no indications of activity toward us...
FCO_Ens_Airhart says:
::She checks the other vessels course and speed, making sure to start setting up defensive maneuvers just in case.::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
CSec:  Kraight is, but there is little we can do.  If nothing happens, Orpheus, the alien we are dealing with, will destroy more worlds and people in its grief.   I a trying to remember this Serena, but for some reason, my memory is hazy.
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
*CSO*: Array reconfiguration complete. Begin frequency search.
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
*XO*: Frequency search initialized ::starts search::
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
CNS: I also expect Sulek to be able to keep Kraight in order.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: lifts a brow::  CSec:  Keep Kraight in order?  That is an odd way to put it.
FCO_Ens_Airhart says:
::Tries not to listen to the conversations but the CO, keeping the XO in order gets her attention and not for the first time wonders just what happened in relation to this thing before...::
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
::continuing with the frequency scans::
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
CNS: I didn't think so....
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
*CSO*: I am not reading any connection here. Has there been any reaction from Orpheus?
FCO_Ens_Airhart says:
::Wonders if she should of updated her Will before coming on this mission.::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
CSec:  We or at least you, should probably head back to the bridge.  I know Kraight wants to prevent killing Orpheus, but if he fails...
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
*XO*: None that I can determine at this time
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: shakes head ::  *CSO*: Continue scans.
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
CNS: And what will you get into?
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
CSec:  Nothing... I dare do nothing at this point.
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
CNS: And you'll be fine here on your own?
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
CSec:  No, I will go with you... I need to... be there.
FCO_Ens_Airhart says:
::Glances over at the CSO who she thinks looks a little frustrated but its hard tell, "Guess no luck yet.." She thinks to herself, continuing her vigil.::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Standing she moves with her husband out the door, heading for the bridge.::
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
::low growls of frustrations begin to come from the Science Station::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::thinking of other options::
FCO_Ens_Airhart says:
::Glances over at the growling CSO, "definitely frustrated.." She thinks to herself.::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Kraight*: Perhaps we could send the last coordinates that Serena broadcast… Orpheus may follow her path as well.
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
*CO*: We can try that, Captain, but I seriously doubt that Orpheus is listening to anything outside himself.
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
::bangs fist on the console, looking at the data: Console: Gimme something useful you worthless hunk of welded scrapmetal before I rewire you to sing ancient show themes for the rest of your miserable existence!
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Kraight*: But if it is her voice he seeks... we have that recorded.
FCO_Ens_Airhart says:
::Blinks over at the CSO, wonders if she should tell him that will make the rest of the bridge crew suffer then decides silence is the better part of valor..::
FCO_Ens_Airhart says:
::very intent on her console.::
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
*CO*: We have the voice she used to communicate with us. Whether that will have meaning to another of her kind remains to be seen.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: As the lift stopped, she stepped onto the bridge with her quiet husband.::
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
*CO*: I've located the recording, and I am sending it on all channels... now.  :: taps control ::
FCO_Ens_Airhart says:
::hearing the XO, keeps close eyes on her readouts, ready to alter course if needs be.::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: With a glance around for Kraight, who is not there, she takes her seat.::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
:: as Azhure and Powers arrive ::   Powers: We need to develop best possible scenario for destroying that ship if we are unable to reprogram.  It should have a central core.  We don't seem to bother it.  Perhaps we can use that to our advantage.
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
CO: Is the ship even susceptible to our weaponry?
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::  he realizes that Kraight would object, but it is a necessary precaution  ::  Powers: I do not know, but we can still try to identify its vulnerable spots.
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
CSec: Do you aim to destroy him, Commander?
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Powers: Logic would state that a ship that destroyed an entire system is not something we should be able to beat, but millions of lives may be riding on that as a last resort.
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Ponders whether to ply the science officer with a glare or not, and ends up not turning ::  CSO: That was the Captain's order.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: quietly::  CO:  If he is the same or at least similar to Selena, giving him antimatter would destabilize his engines.  But if you remember, she was concerned about taking the galaxy with her.
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
*CSO*: It seems likely that we will not be able to make a connection with Orpheus using this method. Do you concur?
FCO_Ens_Airhart says:
::Thinks to self, "And blowing up the Galaxy would be bad...and is frowned upon by Starfleet Command I'm sure..."::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Azhure: True.  We would first need to destroy his singularity drive and then hit him with the antimatter
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
*XO*: Yes, sir. This does appear to be futile.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
CSO:  I don't suppose there are any black holes around to assist us this time?
XO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
*CSO*: Terminate frequency search. I will restore the array to its normal configuration.  :: reverses the earlier adjustments ::
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
::terminates search:: *XO*: Search terminated.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Looks to Sulek::  CO:  If Orpheus is to follow Selena, we will need a black hole, just as before.
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
CNS: There is the Mixiplexion Black Hole, but that is 6 light years from our current position.

=/\==/\= END Mission =/\==/\= 
 
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