Arcadia Station SB–101 episode #678
Old Friends
Episode III (3) — “Who ya gonna call?”
Stardate 11411.24

Starring (in order of appearance):
	•	CO Capt Bodine (Mike Johnson)
	•	CIV Nyira (Barbara Moline)
	•	CEO LtJg Takor (Christina Doane)
	•	CTO LtJG Cadarn (Mike Hiles)
	•	Adm Regnum (Nick Moline)
	•	TO CPL Kaas (Daniel Hendrix)

Guest Appearances By (in order of appearance):
	•	Mike Hiles as TO Lt Rogers
	•	Barbara Moline as Marta
	•	Nick Moline as EO Lt Peterson
	•	Mike Hiles as Sec SCPO Hodges
	•	Mike Hiles as OPS Quix
	•	Nick Moline as Capt Yan
	•	Daniel Hendrix as Both

Absenses:
	•	Bruce Oriani

Mission Transcript
Nick Moline says:
Previously on Arcadia

Admiral Victor Scott Regnum (a former CO of Arcadia Station and an old friend of Captain Bodine), and Lieutenant Anthony Peterson of the Starfleet Corps of Engineers are visiting the station to make repairs and upgrades to the Subspace Communications array to improve communications in this now heavily trafficked region of space

The bandwidth of the current network of Subspace relays is simply not able to withstand the amount of data traffic going through it.

As a logical first step, they've begun a Level 10 diagnostic of the Subspace Communications Array, which took the system offline for the next 6 hours

Unfortunately, just before the array went offline for the diagnostic, a few seconds of a distress call came through. With the diagnostic underway there is no way to get the array back online fast enough to respond to the distress call.

Unfortunately the amount of signal received was too short to triangulate a position, but the more curious detail is the identity of the caller.

The distress call claimed to be from a Captain Tanam of the Nova Class starship the U.S.S. Rana. The only thing is, the Rana was declared missing 5 years ago and nobody has seen any trace of the Rana since.

CO Capt Bodine says:
Captain's Log: Stardate 11411.24
With the Subspace relay undergoing upgrades I am forced to send out a small Away team in order to make contact with the last ship to hail Arcadia. Indications were of some destress but the transmission was cut short as the upgrades had just been started. We will attempt to use a Runabout to re-establish contact.

Resume "Old Friends" -- Episode III
CIV Nyira says:
::sits in her little office behind the bar talking to Marta her assistant:: Marta: Ok so what do we have going on.
CO Capt Bodine says:
*CEO*: Lieutenant are you busy can you meet me at Landing pad A. I want to go out and try and reach a ship that had just sent us a distress call?
CEO LtJg Takor says:
*CO*: Sir? ::She asks even as her eyes flick to the Admiral in question::
CO Capt Bodine says:
CTO: I may need Takor as a repair expert. So can you go up to Subspace relay and talk to the Admiral and find out when we can expct to be back up while I and Takor are out?
CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
CO: Yes sir. ::Turns his console over to Rogers then heads for the lift.:: Computer: Location of Admiral Regnum?
Adm Regnum says:
CEO: Did he say Distress Call? ::slides over to the main console and pulls up the log and sees the message just as the relays were going offline:: Talk about your bad timing, the distress call hit us just 2 seconds before the relays went fully offline.
TO Lt Rogers (Mike Hiles) says:
Takes over the main tactical station in operations and continues searching with their scanners for any sign of the missing ship.::
CO Capt Bodine says:
CTO: You have Command while I am off Station. Get us back online as soon as you can. ::enters the Turbolift as well and waits for Cadarn and calls for Landing Pad A for himself::
CEO LtJg Takor says:
::Leans over::Admiral: And it will take at least 2 hours to reboot the system...Can I be spared Admiral?
Marta (Barbara Moline) says:
Nyira: Here is your schedule for the week Miss Santiago. ::Marta hands a padd to Nyira:: Mr. Baki will be here sometime this week to negotiate the terms of next year's supply of Moba Fruit.
Adm Regnum says:
CEO: Depends on if we are just going to let the diagnostic run or if we are going to do the 2 hour reboot.
CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
::Directs the lift to the subspace relay.:: CO: I'd like to send at least a couple security officers with you sir.
Adm Regnum says:
CEO: If we are going to let it run, there's not much for you to do for the next 6 hours here and can certainly be spared. If we are going to emergency stop the diagnostic and reflush the system, I could use your help
CEO LtJg Takor says:
::Nods:: *CO*: Sir are we planning an emergency reboot? Note it will take two hours..:: she shakes her head at the Admiral not seeing that option happening.::
CIV Nyira says:
::Gives up on telling the Half vulcan Marta to call her Nyira:: Marta: Thank you and when is the negotiator for the Bloodwine to arrive? I want to be prepared for a good battle in the Holosuites. I need to make sure our guest is happy so he supplies us with the best Blood wine.
CEO LtJg Takor says:
*CO*: Not recommended due to time loss.
CO Capt Bodine says:
*CEO*: I am not ready to call for an Emergency stop to his upgrades without more information. I plan with your help to try and make contact in a Runabout. If we have problems we will come back and try and get stuff back online. tell the Admiral as inconvenient as the timing may be, I do not believe having our radio back up at this point will have much more impact then just taking a
ship out. I just wish I still had the Tigress it's COMM suite was amazing.
CEO LtJg Takor says:
*CO*: Acknowledge I will meet you at the runabout padd with my gear. Takor out.
Admiral: With your permission Admiral I guess I should get going.
::Packs up her portable pack as she talks::
Adm Regnum says:
CEO: By all means Lieutenant, Godspeed
CEO LtJg Takor says:
::Nods grabbing her pack and heading out.::
CO Capt Bodine says:
CTO: See that the Admirals team gets whatever he needs to get his upgrades done.
EO Lt Peterson (Nick Moline) says:
CEO: Good Luck, I'll try not to break anything before you get back
CEO LtJg Takor says:
::On the way informs her Deputy to send the most senior available to assist the Admiral while she's gone::
CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
::Nods:: CO: Yes sir, and about that security team? I have two men who can meet you at the landig pad in under 5 mintues
Marta (Barbara Moline) says:
Nyira: He is due in 4 days. I will make sure a medical kit is in your suite. Might I suggest you talk with the Corprals Kaas and see if they would like to join in the battle.
CEO LtJg Takor says:
::Nods to Peterson as she hurries off::
CO Capt Bodine says:
::the lift slows to a stop on the inner docking level near pad A:: CTO: Just in case we go after them? I don't suppose I can refuse? I ::gives the CTO a look:: Fine. have your men meet us than.
CIV Nyira says:
Marta: That is a good itea seeing as i'm getting the bloodwine mostly for them. I will go meet with them when we are done here.
CEO LtJg Takor says:
*CO*: Takor to Bodine, Sir. The diagnostics is creating subspace interference for 300,000 kilometers from the station, we'll have to be that far out to get a signal
::Gets on TL and makes her way to the runabout.::
CO Capt Bodine says:
::arrives just outside the landing pad:: *CEO*: So much for just boarding her an using the radio, somehow I knew this was not going to be easy.
Marta (Barbara Moline) says:
looks at another padd.::Nyira: I think we are done for today If anything changes I will let you know Ma'am.
CEO LtJg Takor says:
::Arrives at landing Pad:CO: It never is easy Sir.
CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
::Grins.:: CO: I'm glad you didn't sir. ::Taps his commbadge.:: *Sec SCPO Hodges*: Grab Flinn and your ready bags and get to landing pad a on the double, you're to accompany the captain and CEO on a recon mission, make sure to bring them back in one piece.
CEO LtJg Takor says:
::Enters the runabout and starts the part of the prep sequence that can be done while they wait.::
CIV Nyira says:
::sighs wishing Marta would stop being so formal:: Marta: Ok have a good day than. oh and see if there is a spot open for Package Alpha I will preform the treatments but i need the room.
Marta (Barbara Moline) says:
makes a note on her padd:: Nyira: whom should I say the Treatment is for?
Sec SCPO Hodges (Mike Hiles) says:
Rolls off his bunk and rouses Flinn.:: Flinn: Its show time. ::Together they head for the door grabbing their bags along the way. The two doubletime down the hall people scattering before them as the rush toward the landing pad.::
CIV Nyira says:
Marta: Lt Peterson. ::she stands up and walks to the door.::
CO Capt Bodine says:
::waits for theSecurity to arrive and enters the Runabout Colorado:: SEC: Hello fellas. ::recognizes Finn but does not know Hodges::
EO Lt Peterson (Nick Moline) says:
finishes getting all the recording in place:: Adm: Well that's that, it will be at least 3 hours before we get any data to look at. What should I do now Sir?
CO Capt Bodine says:
SEC: Stow yourselves this is going to be a dirty launch. ::moves to the front::
SEC SCPO Hodges (Mike Hiles) says:
CO: Hello captain, I hear we are to keep you out of trouble, ::Grins.:: I'm Senior Chief Hodges this welp is Petty officer Flinn. ::Moves to stow their bags and settle in.::
CEO LtJg Takor says:
CO: Prep is done, worked it out with Flight. We are ready to go Sir.
::Waves to the two red shirts distractedly
::
CO Capt Bodine says:
SEC: Hodges, I met Finn one night at Nyira's. Good to meet you Senior Chief, I am sure I am in good hands.
Adm Regnum says:
EO: Not much to do, why don't you go take a 2 hour break. Once things finish up we'll be working late tonight, may as well get some R&R in while you can
CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
::Exits the lift and walks down the hallway and enters the room where the computer had said he could find the admiral.:: Adm: Hello sir, the Captain wanted me to check in with an ETA on when we would have comms and see if you needed anything. Whatever you need is yours.
EO Lt Peterson (Nick Moline) says:
::grins:: Adm: Thank you sir
CO Capt Bodine says:
::takes a seat at Ops::
Adm Regnum says:
EO: But Lieutenant.... Try not to be late this time
EO Lt Peterson (Nick Moline) says:
blushes slightly:: Adm: Yes sir
CO Capt Bodine says:
CEO: Your pilot qualifications are up to date Lieutenant?
*Arcadia*: This is the runabout Colorado requesting clearance to disembark from pad A.
CEO LtJg Takor says:
CO: Yes Sir ::Taps the console::
EO Lt Peterson (Nick Moline) says:
::walks out of the office leaving the Admiral to read reports and heads back to the Promenade towards Nyira's pub::
OPS Quix (Mike Hiles) says:
Hears the message from the captain and taps a few commands on his console.:: *CO*: You are clear for departure captain, have a safe journey.
CIV Nyira says:
::Nyira and Marta leave the office Marta heads over to the Pebble reception area while Nyira heads out into the promenade heading for the Marine recruitment section.
CO Capt Bodine says:
::nods to Takor:: CEO: Lets do it.
CEO LtJg Takor says:
::Nods and coordinates with Flight to leave the station.::
CO: Safe distance then mark to 300,000 kilometers?
Adm Regnum says:
CTO: We just checked with the Captain on if he wanted us to do an emergency stop which would make the downtime 2 hours, he said no for now, so we are still on the 6 hour clock
CIV Nyira says:
::walks into the recruitment office:: TO: Hello?
CO Capt Bodine says:
@CEO: How long will it take to get outside the interference?
CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
Adm: Understood Admiral, I will be in OPS if you need anything, ::Turns to go but turns back thinking of something.:: Admiral, nothing you've done with comm array would have had a temporal effect would it?
Adm Regnum says:
CTO: Temporal? I don't see how, all we are doing is doing a diagnostic of the Subspace antenna array. Why do you ask?
TO CPL Kaas says:
::Sounds emanate from the back followed by rustling of clothes. The back office door open partly and Dukath's head pops out. Sweating and panting he smiles at Nyira:: CIV: Oh...umm what can I do for you?

CIV Nyira says:
::she looks at the TO and knows what is going on she smiles:: TO: well looks like i've caught you at a bad time when you have time i'd like a word I have a Klingon Negotiator coming in 4 days I'd like to talk to you about. but for now i'll let you get back to your wife. ::she grins::
CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
Adm: The distress signal we got was from a ship that was reported lost 5 years ago now. Was just curious if they actually resurfaced or if we might be looking at a temporal event.
Adm Regnum says:
CTO: 5 Years ago you say? ::taps at his console to pull up the log of the few seconds of the distress call and compares against the Starfleet database:: Well that is strange. There's so little data since the call was so short and the array was already going down... but I don't see anything in the logs that would imply temporal displacement. Have you checked sensors for any anomalies in the system?
TO CPL Kaas says:
::Mara pulls open the door and yawns:: CIV: Negotiator? What for? ::Still tucking in her shirt as she makes her over to the bar owner. Dukath follows up behind her still pulling on his shirt over a ripped chest. Funny both shirts look mismatched, maybe they mistook who's was who's?::
CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
Adm: I've been running sweeps of the area, they are ongoing, but so far haven't detected anything but we can't pinpoint the signal with it being so short so don't really even have a point of reference to scan around.
CEO LtJg Takor says:
@CO: Just a few minutes Sir ::Continues to work the controls heading safely to the proper range::
Adm Regnum says:
CTO: Well it says here that the last known whereabouts of the Rana was near 81 Cancri, that's only a couple lightyears from here. Seems a logical place to look first
CO Capt Bodine says:
@::gets ready at Operations to make a reply hail::
CIV Nyira says:
::she smiles:: TO: Bloodwine shipments. I thought you both would like to join in the fun of buttering up the negotiator. Need to make sure we are supplied with the best Bloodwine don't we.
CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
::Curses under his breath.:: Adm: Sorry sir wasn't thinking. 
::Turns slightly and taps his badge.:: *TO Rogers*: Direct our scans to 81 Cancri and work out in a patter from there. 
::Turns back to the Admiral:: Adm: I will leave you to your work sir and will keep you informed of anything we find. Let me know if you need anything.
TO CPL Kaas says:
::Both of them look at each other with raised eyebrows. Leaning over Dukath whispers in her ear and a whispered exchange happens.:: 
Mara (Daniel Hendrix) says:
CIV: Whats in it for us? Sweeten the pot honey.
CEO LtJg Takor says:
@::As soon as they are clear she announces it to the CO then tries to track the signal::
@CO: Coming to a stop 300,000 Kilometers and checking for signal

Adm Regnum says:
CTO: Same with you, let me know if there's anything I can do for you
CO Capt Bodine says:
@CEO ::give me as much juice to COMs as you can.
Adm Regnum says:
ACTION: There is no sign of the distress call, though the subspace relays are working
CIV Nyira says:
::looks at them both:: Mara: I had planned an epic battle in the holosuites. If things go well and we can get the quality and quantity of wine I am hoping for I am willing to offer you your choice of the vintages. I will set them aside for your enjoyment only.
CEO LtJg Takor says:
@CO: Aye Sir...no sign of the distress call, attempting to boost signal ::Pours all she can into it::
CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
Adm: Thank you sir, have a good day. ::Turns and makes his departure, heading directly back to OPS.::
CEO LtJg Takor says:
CO: Subspace relays are working
CO Capt Bodine says:
@COM: U.S.S. Rana: This is the U.S.S. Colorado attached to Arcadia Station SB 101. We are in receipt of your hail please respond.
TO CPL Kaas and Mara says:
::Both are silent for a moment before nodding:: 
CIV: Deal
CO Capt Bodine says:
@CEO: Establish a Broadband hail. All frequencies all channels. Not just the channel we received on.
Adm Regnum says:
INFO: No response to the hail
TO Lt Rogers (Mike Hiles) says:
::Hears the CTO's comm and sends a response the adjusts their scans to that region and sets up a grid search pattern with the sensors.::
CEO LtJg Takor says:
::Checks signal strength:: CO: We're boosting it as high as we can.
CO Capt Bodine says:
@CEO: Not stronger I need it wider.
CEO LtJg Takor says:
@CO: Beat the bushes, got it ::starts tweaking modifying it to be more of a sweep instead of a beam::
Capt Yan (Nick Moline) says:
#COM: CO: Sorry to interrupt, did you say you are calling the Rana? Why are you hunting ghosts Bodine
CIV Nyira says:
TO: Good I will send you the details of when the battle will take place I will then have a private sparing session with my guest. ::she winks:: I'm sure you both understand this.
TO CPL Kaas says:
::Both look amazed at Nyira:: CIV: Private sparring session? Didn't know you had a like for Klingons.
CO Capt Bodine says:
@COM: Yan: Yes i would seem so, just before Arcadia started it's relay upgrades we got a hail from the Rana with a valid ID match. My Chief and i are out in a runabout trying to make contact again.
Capt Yan (Nick Moline) says:
#COM: CO: What sort of hail?
CEO LtJg Takor says:
@::continues to tweak the beam and attempt a response::
CIV Nyira says:
::smiles:: TO: If it gets me what i want I have a liking for any species though I try to avoid Cardassians. ::she cringes as she says this:: We should have some Blood wine together some time and i will tell you all about my many battles and victories.
CO Capt Bodine says:
@COM: Yan: You did not get the hail though Captain? We thought it was a general distress call. It was signed. by the Nova Class U.S.S. Rana, my crew validated the signature that much is certain.
CEO LtJg Takor says:
@::Gives CO a thumbs up as in yes it looked authentic::
Capt Yan (Nick Moline) says:
#COM: CO: We're still well within range of you, we received no such signal.
#COM: CO: We'd be happy to swing back and look around though, the prospect of finding the Rana is worth a delay of my mission.
CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
::Returns to OPS and takes back over the tactical station.:: TO Rogers: Pick up anything yet?
Mara (Daniel Hendrix) says:
:: Both of them chuckle at the remark. Mara grins and nods:: CIV: Well I don't agree with that business practice but I understand. Although if you ever want some interesting times, give us a call. We have a pretty open relationship. ::Dkkath blushes while rubbing the back of his head::
TO Lt Rogers (Mike Hiles) says:
CTO: Nothing yet sir.
CIV Nyira says:
::she grins:: Mara: I may take you up on that sounds like it could be a lot of fun. ::she turns to leave::
CO Capt Bodine says:
@COM: Yan: That would be appreciated Captain. Note you will need to be within 300,000 km of Arcadia to talk with us. At least for the next 5 hours. In the mean time we will return to base and start on a diagnostic of the FOF systems. The diagnostics that are being done to the relay already underway also might shed some light on this mysterious ghost call.
CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
::Nods.:: TO Rogers: Get a probe prepped in case we need it to get us more detailed scans, ::Shakes his head.:: Get it ready but we'll have to wait till we have comms back up to launch.
Mara (Daniel Hendrix) says:
CIV: Take care of yourself out there 
::As she leaves they are whispering:: TO: You didn't lock the damn door, you numbskull
CEO LtJg Takor says:
@::When CO is done with his conversation:: CO: Heading back to base Sir? ::Disappointed::
Capt Yan (Nick Moline) says:
#COM: CO: You got it Captain. We'll go do a sweep of the area looking for ghosts and then head back to Arcadia to compare notes.
CO Capt Bodine says:
@COM: Yan: Drinks at Nyira's are on me. Thanks.
@CEO: Take us home.
CIV Nyira says:
::she laughs as she walks back to her pub.::
CEO LtJg Takor says:
@CO: Aye Sir ::takes the shuttle back to Arcadia::
::Shrugs at the Security Guys::
PAUSE