Arcadia Station SB–101 Episode #651
Hot and Cold Running Wars
Episode IX (9) — “Chameleon”
Stardate 11403.10

Starring (in order of appearance):
•	Nick Moline 
•	CO Capt Bodine (Michael Johnson)
•	CEO LtJg Takor (Christina Doane)
•	CTO Ens Cadarn (Michael Hiles)
•	CIV Nyira (Barbara Moline)
Guest Appearances By (in order of appearance):
•	Nick Moline as Capt Yan
•	Nick Moline as Anderson CTO
Absences: 
•	Bruce Oriani

Mission Transcript
Time Lapse: 1 hour
Previously on Arcadia:
The crew managed to save the bridge crew of the Anderson by beaming over with a portable force field generator while time was still frozen. Activating the field however broke the time freeze and time in the nebula is now flowing within normal time flow again.
Lieutenant Takor has worked with the crew of the Anderson to apply her temporal shield modifications to the Anderson's shields, and Ensign Cadarn is investigating the debris from the explosion that caused time to freeze.
At current, Takor and Doole are still aboard the Anderson, while Bodine and Cadarn are aboard the Tigress
CO Capt Bodine says:
Captain's Log, SD: 11403.10: We are extremely fortunate that our breach into the Nebula did not unfreeze time and kill everyone on the U.S.S. Anderson Bridge. Now that the crew of the Anderson is safe, it is time to figure out how this all happened in the first place, and determine just who the puppet master is behind the strings.

Resume "Hot and Cold Running Wars" - Episode IX
CEO LtJg Takor says:
@::Checks Anderson's systems just to make sure her changes are well integrated::
@Yan: Sir Changes took you should be safe from the time shifts.
Capt Yan says:
@CEO: Thank you again for saving our lives and your brilliant shield modifications. Ever think of transferring off of Arcadia for the exciting life as a starship engineer, you let me know. 

CEO LtJg Takor says:
@::Smiles:: Yan: You'll be the first to know Sir. Will you need any further assistance? 
CO Capt Bodine says:
*CEO*/CTO: Bodine to Takor, Lieutenant, see if the Yan needs any help on additional repairs. Ensign Cadarn I need you to get permission and analyze their tactical data find out what caused that damage for sure. I don’t want it happening to anyone else. Damage like that to the Tigress would kill anyone on this little ship.
CO Capt Bodine says:
::heads to the back to the advanced science suite and begins his own analysis of the Nebula, the helix and the focal point of the time field::
CEO LtJg Takor says:
@::Pauses:: *CO*: Aye Sir I'll ask.
Capt Yan says:
@CEO: I think my engineers are competent enact the remaining repairs, thank you Lieutenant
CEO LtJg Takor says:
@Yan: Of Course Sir, then with your permission we'll return to our ship to assist in the aftermath there.
CTO Ens Cadarn says:
::Nods to the captain.:: CO: Yes captain will see if I can get the data. The scans are showing that not all of the remains of the scout ship are there though, more like just the bottom of the ship.
*Anderson Tactical*: Anderson this is Ensign Cadarn, can you transmit your sensor data leading up to the accident the added data may be useful.
CO Capt Bodine says:
::he left the door open between the command deck and the rear compartment:: CTO: Okay see if there is any indication of a data recorder for the scout ship maybe we can crack into it and find out what they were doing here, after you get the Anderson's data which should be far easier.
Anderson CTO (Nick Moline) says:
@COM: CTO: Acknowledged Cadarn, transmitting our logs now.
Capt Yan says:
@CEO: Permission Granted
CTO Ens Cadarn says:
CO: Data coming in now bring it up. I have a data recorder working on decrypting it now. ::Taps a few buttons.:: I'm also widening my scan range to see if I can find the rest of the ship.
CEO LtJg Takor says:
@Yan: Thank You Sir *OPS*: Two to transport ::She says as the FCO comes to stand next to her.::
ACTION: The FCO and CEO beam back to the Tigress 

CO Capt Bodine says:
::uses the sophisticated sensors on his special SFI runabout to scan the helix now:: FCO: See if you can move us closer to old Xindi helix so I can get better readings.
CEO LtJg Takor says:
::Immediately goes to change out of the EVA suit
CO Capt Bodine says:
CEO: When you are out of that suit I could use some help at sensors.
CEO LtJg Takor says:
CO: Aye Sir ::Half way out of the pants::
::Finishes securing her EVA suit and heads to sensors, her uniform slightly rumpled.::
CO Capt Bodine says:
CEO: I take it Yan didn't want any additional help? I know he has a full crew over there but I thought he would be a bit more appreciative. Glad to have you both back though.
CTO Ens Cadarn says:
CO: The debris appears to just be the underbelly of the ship, mostly just hull paneling. I doubt that their cloak is still working at 100% with the missing section of the ship. I will keep a watch on the area we might be able to pinpoint its location if it’s still here.
CEO LtJg Takor says:
::Sits at her station checking sensors::CO: I think he was eager to see us where we could do the most good Sir. Did offer me a job though...:: She added with a small grin in her voice::
CO Capt Bodine says:
CTO: You mean it is still lurking around cloaked somewhere?
CEO LtJg Takor says:
CO: Rerouting energy, improving sensor output....
CTO Ens Cadarn says:
CO: I could be, there isn't enough debris to account for all of the ship be whether or not they are in the area still is unclear. ::Taps a few commands on his console tuning the sensors to look for traces of a Romulan cloaking field.::
CEO LtJg Takor says:
CTO: I'm fine tuning sensors you should notice an increase in efficiency
CTO Ens Cadarn says:
::Nods to Takar.:: CEO: Thank you Lt. ::Watches as the sensor detail is improved, sweeping the surrounding area.::
CEO LtJg Takor says:
::Nods back, returning her attention to her station.::
CO Capt Bodine says:
::has a thought:: CTO compare our readings with the ones of the probes outside the nebula is there any indication that the event horizon of the time dilation field might be moving?
CEO LtJg Takor says:
CO: Sir time appears to be flowing normally...
CTO Ens Cadarn says:
CO: At the moment I'm not picking up any indication of the time dilation field.
CO Capt Bodine says:
CEO: Okay, I still think someone is doing this ... but if so why. I suppose I could be wrong but I just have a bad feeling about this.
CEO LtJg Takor says:
CO: Sir it appears Romulans are involved, I think having a bad feeling is wise...
CO/CTO: Confirmed Sir. It’s just...gone...
CO Capt Bodine says:
CTO: Our top priority is to find that Romulan scout ship. They may have answers we may need. Do everything you can to find them. Lead the search Ensign and direct flight wherever you need us to go.
CEO: With what we know of the Damage to the scout ship can we use that to help break through their cloak and locate the Romulans?
CTO Ens Cadarn says:
CO: Yes captain. ::Turns to his console and begins setting up a grid search.::
CEO LtJg Takor says:
CO: I can try Sir ::Examines sensors for information on the debris::
CTO Ens Cadarn says:
::Spots something on his sensors.:: CO: I'm picking up ripples, that appear to be out of phase, possibly a damaged cloak but will need to take a closer look to be sure.
CEO LtJg Takor says:
CO: Sir the debris, they show signs of temporal sheer, basically at the moment of explosion, different pieces of them were in different points in space time
CO Capt Bodine says:
CEO: What about heat or energy sources that would be coming from duterium tanks often stored on the lower desks would not that panel missing disrupt the cloaks ability to mask those radiation signatures?

CEO LtJg Takor says:
CO: I'm not getting any of that but let me work on the sensors. ::attempts to modify to improve detection::
CO Capt Bodine says:
CTO: If the Rumulan's left the area the probes outside the nebula might have picked them up check with their sensor logs as well.
CEO: Just do your best.
CEO LtJg Takor says:
CO: Sir there's too much interference it’s going to take a lot to slow scan the nebula piece meal...
CO: Aye Sir. ::mentally sighs and bends to the task::
CO Capt Bodine says:
CTO: You have something.
FCO: Move us closer to the CTO's readings nice and easy.
::gets up and returns to the command deck and presses a button to activate a general hail:: COM: Romulan ship we know you are there. This is Captain Bodine of the U.S.S. Tigress. We know you may be damaged and we would like to render aide if possible. Please respond.
CEO LtJg Takor says:
::Checks ship systems, preparing to be fired upon...::
CO Capt Bodine says:
CTO: How many Romulans would typically be on that scout ship.
CTO Ens Cadarn says:
::Sends the coordinates to the helm and watches closely as they approach, one hand hovering near the shield and weapons controls, just in case, like so many of his species he didn't trust Romulans.::
CO Capt Bodine says:
CEO: Contact Yan please on a secure channel let them know we might have something.
CEO LtJg Takor says:
CO: Sir a Tachyon burst might reveal them; they are heavily time affected...
::Passes the news to the Anderson on a secure channel::
CO Capt Bodine says:
CEO: I don't want to do anything potentially aggressive until they have had a fair chance to respond.
CEO LtJg Takor says:
CO: Aye Sir
CTO Ens Cadarn says:
CO: Scout ships usually only have a couple crew onboard.
CEO LtJg Takor says:
::Runs over the burst procedure in her mind just in case.::
CO Capt Bodine says:
::tries the repeat the hail one more time::
CEO: Prepare the burst. CTO: Be ready for a fight.
CTO Ens Cadarn says:
CO: Always captain.
CEO LtJg Takor says:
CO: Aye Sir ::Already prepared:: 

CO Capt Bodine says:
COM: Romulan Vessel: We are going to attempt tachyon burst to disrupt your cloak we are only concerned for your safety as your crew may be unconscious please do not interpret as an aggressive act we only wish to help.

PAUSE