Arcadia Station SB-101 / USS Quirinus NCC-83942
SD 11110.24

Starring:
Mitch Travis as Commanding Officer Captain Sulek
Christopher Dickinson as Chief of Security Commander Bill Powers
Richard Robbins as Operations Manager Commander Twelk

Ship Manager Keith LaHue

Also Starring:
Christina Doane as Executive Officer Commander Havaris Alora
Keith LaHue as Molina
Mitch Travis as Flight Officer Flyer

Absent:
Eduardo Oneto as Chief Engineering Officer Lt. Commander Edward On
Bruce Oriani as Chief Science Officer Lt. Commander Trikk Starr
Karriaunna Scotti as Counselor Commander Azhure Powers

TIME LAPSE SINCE LAST MISSION: One Week

"The Gates of Delirium, Part 4": Last time on Arcadia... The crew faces a monumental decision with no easy options...

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OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: checks to see if it would be possible to ger any more ships to the area in the remaining time::
OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: just on a hunch runs a scan of the gravity well to see if there are any erroneous frequencies around it::
XO_Cmdr_Havaris says:
::Studies readouts on her armrest panel::
FCO_Flyer says:
Sulek: Captain, we've entered orbit.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Flyer: Understood.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Twelk: Let them know we're here and ask for beam down coordinates.
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Pacing near the rear of the Bridge, wondering how it took this long to get over here ::
OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: attempts to contact the planet using the protocols that were given to him:: CO: Have already done that captain and we have the coordinates where they want us to beam down.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Twelk: Call AT to TR 1.
XO_Cmdr_Havaris says:
CO: The AT includes who Sir?
OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CO: Aye Captain :: contacts the AT to report to TR1::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Havaris/Twelk: For consistency, the same as before.
OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
CO: Assumed as much Captain.
XO_Cmdr_Havaris says:
CO: Understood. ::Heads for the TL::
OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: turns his station over to the Duty OPS and heads for the TL::

ACTION: A few minutes later, the away team is on the surface. The scene is very different than what they encountered on Marcella I. The planet is impoverished, and it shows. The dwellings are crudely constructed, and the ones that aren't, are obviously built with help from Marcella I.

Molina says:
CO: Welcome to our home ::smiles and bows::
OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: looks around and wonder how 2 planet so much alike could also be so different::
XO_Cmdr_Havaris says:
::Looks around quietly surprised at the difference::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Molina: Thank you. ::tries to duplicate the bow::
XO_Cmdr_Havaris says:
::When Molina glances her way, duplicates the bow.::
Molina says:
CO: What can we do for you? Would you like some food? We just received a shipment from our sister planets, so we have plenty.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::looks at poor conditions::
XO_Cmdr_Havaris says:
::Observes everything as the Captain talks to the local leader.::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Molina: Thank you, no. We would not take from your supplies as we have plenty of our own. What we do need to discuss with you is the situation. You are aware of this?
Molina says:
::sullen:: CO: We are aware that our planets will likely die.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Molina: Not if we can stop it.
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Wonders at what point his wife will ask "and how does that make you feel?" ::
Molina says:
CO: What can you do? ::hopeful::
XO_Cmdr_Havaris says:
CO: Sir I'd like to have the CSO do some scans perhaps we can pick up more information to add to the master model.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Molina: What, other than what Marcella I has told you, have you learned?
Molina says:
CO: Nothing really.
Molina says:
CO: We have no science equipment here.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::nods at Havaris:: Molina: Your people know of the plan?
XO_Cmdr_Havaris says:
::Talks to science quietly and he pulls out a tricorder to begin scanning. Careful to stay in sight of the others.::
Molina says:
CO: Indeed, we are.
XO_Cmdr_Havaris says:
OPS: Do these people have any higher resources that may help?
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Molina: I know that you have limited resources, but have your own scientist thought of another alternative.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
?
OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
XO: Actually Commander they have a lot of resources it is that they just can't seem to use any of them.
Molina says:
CO: Our science is very limited, no.
XO_Cmdr_Havaris says:
OPS: Do you know why that is.. nevermind more important question, does it relate do our current problem?
OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
XO: Not really Commander.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::begins to understand the difficulty they face here::
XO_Cmdr_Havaris says:
::Nods::OPS: Why they can't use their resources is important but one thing at a time, I wish we'd been able to get more information on that gravity well. ::Looks frustrated.::
OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
XO: I have a feeling that the resource problem may be due to politics.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Molina: I understand. We had hoped that perhaps there would be something more we might find to help us solve this problem. Do not despair just yet. There is time to find a solution. We know that an object of sufficient mass may collapse the well. We just need to figure out how to do this without sacrificing you or your sister world.
XO_Cmdr_Havaris says:
OPS: Politics has done its share to waste resources but one thing at time. We need a viable plan to save both planets and its not going to be easy.
XO_Cmdr_Havaris says:
::Hearing the Captain returns her full attention to it. After glancing at the CSO, who is still taking readings.::
Molina says:
CO: We would be eternally grateful if you did. Although we lack the sophistication of Marcella I, we have a long history here. We were not always dependent on them.
OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
XO: Well Commander unless filling a couple of shuttles full of dilithium and sending them into the gravity well set to blow up would help I am afraid that there is nothing here at the moment to help.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Molina: History? Could you share this with us? What happened to cause your dependency
Molina says:
CO: I'm not sure it is safe to talk here...our leaders...they are most...'sensitive'.
XO_Cmdr_Havaris says:
OPS: Can you work with Science to calculate just what we need to close the well without harming the habited planets. Use ship computers to run some scenarios?
OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
XO: Aye Commander :: moves over to where the CSO is to confer with him::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Molina: Of course. I understand. History repeats. If per chance this is not an anomaly...
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Molina: Just a thought.
Molina says:
::nods::
XO_Cmdr_Havaris says:
::Nods::CO: Sir, OPS and the CSO will run some simulations back at the ship once they come up with a plan. They will be looking exactly what will be needed to close the well and if its possible to move these planets.
XO_Cmdr_Havaris says:
CO: There will be a number of fine calculations involved I am sure.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Havaris: Get on it. You may return to the ship, while I look at the long history. It is an outside chance, I know.
XO_Cmdr_Havaris says:
CO: Understood Sir.
XO_Cmdr_Havaris says:
CO: Good luck. ::Walks to the CSO and OPS::
XO_Cmdr_Havaris says:
CSO/OPS: Unless there's more you needed here, we'll return to the ship to make the calculations and run the simulations.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Powers: They may also need your knowledge of less scientific knowledge about forces that can move worlds.
OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
XO: I believe we have all we need at the moment Commander.
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Looks at the Captain sideways :: CO: I'm sorry, could you repeat that, Captain?
XO_Cmdr_Havaris says:
::Hears the CO: Sir, perhaps Powers would be better here?
XO_Cmdr_Havaris says:
::Doesn't like leaving the CO with only the CNS as backup.::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Powers: Less precise than I meant it to be. Commander, they may need your knowledge of weaponry and explosives that would allow them to make more specific control of moving planets from their orbits. Does this make more sense?
OPS_Cmdr_Twelk says:
:: contacts the ship and has them standby for transport::
XO_Cmdr_Havaris says:
CO: Sir I'd really prefer you had someone here besides the CNS.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Havaris: I am not concerned. ::follows Molina a less open area:: Molina: Tell me of these histories.
XO_Cmdr_Havaris says:
CO: We first have to figure out what we need to do, how we do it will come later Sir.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::as they leave, the CSO hands a finding to Sulek::

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