Arcadia Station SB-101 / USS Quirinus NCC-83942
SD 11211.26

Starring:
Mitch Travis as Commanding Officer Captain Sulek
Keith LaHue as Executive Officer Commander Ben Pangborn
Christopher Dickinson as Chief of Security Commander Bill Powers
Christina Doane as Chief Engineering Officer Ensign Jadera Takor
Mike Johnson as Operations Officer Lieutenant Sam Chambers
Bruce Oriani as Chief Science Officer Lt. Commander Trikk Starr
Karriaunna Scotti as Counselor Commander Azhure Powers

Ship Manager Nicholas Moline

Also Starring:
Christopher Dickinson as Tactical Officer Lieutenant Commander Loran
Mike Johnson as Flight Control Officer Lieutenant John Bodine
Nicholas Moline as Orainel

Absent:
None

TIME LAPSE SINCE LAST MISSION: Twelve Hours

"Ferengoth, Part V": The power failures and zombie Ferengi were caused by a race of multiphasic beings who call themselves the Orainel. These beings come from an alternate dimension and consume raw energy as food.  When they feed upon the power couplings connected to a power source, they consume all the energy before it has the ability to go through to other systems.  When they feed on humanoid neural energy, they reduce said humanoid to a zombie like state.  After successfully making contact with the Orainel, the beings were convinced to retreat to just the Ferengi vessel that started it all, restoring full power to the station and other ships.  The USS Quirinus is en route to the best possible scenario for where the rift that brought the Orainel into our universe could be, with the derelict Ferengi vessel in tow; ETA 6 minutes, 32 seconds.

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CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::On bridge, in the chair::
CEO_Ens_Takor says:
::In engineering, monitoring the situation.::
FCO_Lt_Bodine says:
::on the bridge of the Quirinus at his post monitoring communications and ship computer systems::
FCO_Lt_Bodine says:
::his hands running over the console he runs a quick check on the status of the ship in tow::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::pacing the bridge::
CEO_Ens_Takor says:
::Also engineering staff trying to find a suitable back up plan if they can't get them home.::
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Chatting idly with Loran in the rear of the Bridge ::
TAC_LtCmdr_Loran says:
CSec: I'm serious. Two torpedoes. Don't even have to fire them, we just drop them out the cargo bay.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
TAC: Are you plotting something i should know about? CSec: Mr Powers? ::stops near them::
CEO_Ens_Takor says:
::running simulations on different methods of mimicking the proper setting for the entities. Monitoring the entities and systems.::
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
XO: Some extreme redecorating, Commander.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::frowns:: CSec: I see.

ACTION: The Quirinus is arriving at the coordinates

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::rising:: Pangborn: Do we have the rift locator ready?
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: I believe the engineering team I requested to have it ready has used Commander Kraight's original specifications
CEO_Ens_Takor says:
::Double checks the specifications sent from Captain Sulek to make sure all is ready on that front::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: Then let's give it a try.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Starr: Begin sensor echo through deflector array.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Chambers: Monitor the return.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::checks with engineering:: Sulek: It's coming on line now
CEO_Ens_Takor says:
::Monitors system and connections, replied to XO::

ACTION: The deflector sonar comes online successfully

OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
::makes sure that the science department has the full suite of sensor packages at the ready giving those systems mission priority::
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Loran and his chatter trails off somewhat as they watch the sensor coverage ::
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
::starts up the sensor echo, directing it through the deflector array::
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
::watches the return values as ordered::
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
CO: Sensor sweep under way as directed.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: And now we wait.

ACTION: So far, the sensor sweep shows no sign of a rift

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: Let's hope we can get these beings home.
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
CO: Captain, it does not appear we are seeing expected return values yet.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: The other problem is if we discover any rift that it is two way.
Orainel says:
@COM: Quirinus: We were near here, this is near where we came into this space. By your measurements, 294,312 kilometers to your port side.
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
CO: Communication in from the Orainel they say we are near we should turn to port.
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
::directs the sensor sweep towards the area of space indicated by Orainel::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
FCO: Bring us to port.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Starr: Continue sending sensor signal.
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
CO: Acknowledged.

ACTION: While the sensor sweep doesn't show a full rift at the coordinates given by the Orainel, space in that area is clearly weaker than the surrounding space. Echos are coming back sluggish as if they are bouncing off of gelatin

FCO_Lt_Bodine says:
CO: Helm answering to port, Aye
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
CO: Getting something back.. Very weak... sluggish.. but definitely have something.
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
::still monitoring returns:: CO: Sir, returns are coming back slower than they should be in that general direction. ::looks over to the CSO::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Making her way to the bridge.::
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
CO: Space seems weaker in the indicated area... different.... a hole perhaps
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
OPS: Sounds as if the rift has begun to close.. do we dare try to open it a bit?
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: arriving on the bridge, she takes her seat.::
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
CO: We're not even sure what means were used to open it in the first place using the wrong method could be disastrous. Maybe we should consult the Ferengi sir.
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
CO: It's not really my department though perhaps Starr has a thought.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Starr: Check to see if others have reopened rifts before and if so what has happened. I am aware of the dark matter events.
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
CO: According to my sensors, there was a rift of some kind there before, but it is already closed.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::he looks at Azhure::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Feeling a familiar pair of eyes on her she turns to look at the captain.::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Starr: But it is for lack of a better term softer here. Our new friends will not need much of a gap to get through.
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
CO: What kind of rift, or how to reopen it, if we can, is still unknown. Also, without further investigations, it's not really a matter of CAN we reopen it, but a matter of SHOULD we. As of now, we don't know what we're dealing with, or what will happen should we reopen it in an incorrect manner. Perhaps one should ask them, to explain precisely
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
CO: What they were doing when the rift opened in the first place and how they ended up in our space.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: turns to look at the screen briefly before closing her eyes and relaxing back into the chair. Knowing she is safe, opens herself up to the surrounding area.::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Chambers: Open channel and connect our CSO so he can get the information he needs.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Quietly, for his ears only:: CO: The rift... somehow, is out of normal space time.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Starr: You may also send out a probe if needed to do your research.
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
CO: With Damon Parn or the Orainel sir?
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Chambers: Let's start with the Orainel.
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
::nods and opens a channel to the Orainel for the CSO and the CO::
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
CO: yes sir. ::sets up a full sensor probe and launches it towards the "soft spot" in space.
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
ALL: Channel open.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Starr: the Orainel are all yours.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::he settles back in his chair:: Azhure: Is it phasing? If so can you estimate when it may rephase into our current time?
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
COM: Orainel: My friends, it would benefit us greatly in getting you home, if I knew in precise exact detail, what you were doing when this rift opened up and you ended up in our space.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: After a moment she opens her eyes and turns toward Sulek.:: CO: It is out of space time. The barrier between the worlds is very thin here. If one were to create an opening, here would be the easiest.
Orainel says:
@COM: Quirinus: We told you, we were going about our routine, feeding off of the food that in our realm is abundant, when we sensed a food source larger and greater than any we had ever seen before. It seemed like the food supply would be endless
CEO_Ens_Takor says:
::monitors the results from the probe as they come as well just to ensure she has the information she needs in case action is needed.::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Azhure: The question is how do we reopen it...or do we try and phase the Orainel in to that time phase and how do we do that?
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::is reminded of Celtic origins, where feasts would last for weeks::
Orainel says:
@COM: Starr: We moved to go to this source of tremendous food, then, all of the sudden, we felt ourselves pulled forcefully what felt like a long way
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: her voice again for his ears only.:: CO: I could phase them back into their time, but that does not mean it would be their place.
Orainel says:
@COM: Starr: when the pulling stopped, the food was gone, so cold, so empty
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
COM: Orainel: That's when you arrived in our space.
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
ALL: They were deliberately kid-napped.
Orainel says:
@COM: Starr: The food source was a hundred times as strong as your "Warp Core"
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Azhure: It is a last resort option and they would have to make the choice of taking the risk, providing it did not put you at risk as well.

ACTION: Probe doesn't return anything particularly interesting about the rift... but does note some debris of a destroyed ship

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Chambers: What makes you think this?
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
*Orainel*: What were you using to harvest your food when this pulling occured? It seems to me that what you thought was a food source, was in actuality some kind of space entity, and it saw you as a threat and removed said threat the only way it knew how.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: looks at Chambers:: CO: There was some kind of energy discharge that ripped it.
CEO_Ens_Takor says:
::Quietly notes the debris and attempts to analyze to determine what destroyed it.::
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
CO: Well what do you want to do when you catch pray. You set a trap with food in it.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Azhure: If there was energy, then there is trace.
Orainel says:
@COM: Starr: What do you mean harvest?
Orainel says:
@COM: Starr: We went to feed
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
CO: I think we need to talk to that darn Ferengi. I think he caused all of this.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Starr: Scan for energy disruptions in the area.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: simply nods her head::
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
CO: Probe shows nothing of interest, save for the debris of a destroyed ship.
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
::looks at the data again: CO: Wait.. what I just say?
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
CO: Confirmed... debris of a destroyed ship
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Chambers: A destroyed ship would cause a great release of energy. It is unlikely if you are trapping, you would destroy your troller.
CEO_Ens_Takor says:
::Forwards data on destroyed ship to the Bridge::
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
COM: Orainel: Patience my friend. We will sort this out soon enough.
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
CO: Maybe .. but maybe they just didn't know what they were doing sir.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Tactical: Can you Identify ship from debris?
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
::runs a comparison search on the material elements of the destroyed ship and runs it for any matches in the database::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Chambers; But it is now unlikely that it was the Ferengi ::looks at data from Takor:: since their ship shows no battle damage.
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
CO: Fair point
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Starr: A breach would definitely be enough to rip a temporary hole.
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
CO: According to further analysis of the data of the rift, it appears that the rift was open about four weeks ago.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: We now have a timeline.
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
::the computer pings back a match:: Self: I don't believe it ..
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
CO: Sir.. I got a positive match on the debris.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Azhure: there may yet be another way.
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
CO: That is also approximately when the ship exploded.
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
OPS: And the unfortunate winner is....?
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
::reads the data a bit further giving the Captain a dramatic pause before answering.::
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
CO: It is our fault.. It appears from the results that the ship that was here and destroyed was damaged after it limped away from Arcadia in the attempt to take the Q. It was one of the damaged pirate ships.
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
CO: She probably limped here and blew up sir.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
OPS: Not our fault... just one of those inadvertently involved.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Chambers; Then the right people to solve the problem are here. Now to get our friends back home.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
CO: But there must have been something more. After all, they would not be the first ship to have been destroyed.
CEO_Ens_Takor says:
::Blinks at the computer analysis of the ship that blew, then begins to see if engineering can mimic such safely.::
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
CNS: That is one point of view, maybe we should have tacked them down though.
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
::stares at OPS:: Computer: Mute Channel. OPS: Say that again... That ship was WHO?

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TIME LAPSE TO NEXT MISSION: Twelve Hours