Arcadia Station SB–101
Old Friends
Episode XI (11) — “Mother's Milk”
Stardate 11502.16
Episode # 686

Starring (in order of appearance):
•	Nick Moline (The Host) (7 lines)
•	CO Capt Bodine (Mike Johnson) (25 lines)
•	CEO LtJg Takor (Christina Doane) (23 lines)
•	CTO LtJG Cadarn (Mike Hiles) (21 lines)
•	CIV Nyira (Barbara Moline) (1 lines)
•	OPS Ens Alenis (9 lines)
•	TO CPL Kaas (10 lines)
Guest Appearances By (in order of appearance):
•	Nick Moline as EO Lt Peterson (2 lines)
•	Nick Moline as Adm Regnum (14 lines)

Mission Transcript
NickMoline says:
Previously on Arcadia

Lieutenant Takor and Admiral Regnum were on an EVA outside the station preparing to upgrade the Primary Subspace Transceiver Array when they encountered a strange energy reading from inside the Transceiver Assembly.
Upon opening up the array, a semi-translucent blob was seen connected to the tap on the antenna array.

Initial scans show energy signatures that may be biological in nature, although the chemical and physical makeup of the blog is unlike anything on record.
Takor and Regnum have retreated back into the station as they plan what to do.

Previous Time Lapse: 30 minutes

CO Capt Bodine says:
Captain's Log Stardate 11502.16 We have a potential first contact situation, and we need to progress forward very carefully as we determine what has taken up residence in our Subspace transceiver. 
I am sending My Chief Engineer, Chief Tactical Officer and Ensign Doole out in a runabout to get some better readings.
NickMoline says:
Resume "Old Friends" -- Episode XI
CEO LtJg Takor says:
::It took time to get back inside and change out of the suit, is now on her way to the runabout::
CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
::In the runabout going over the preflight check while he waits for the others to arrive.::
CIV Nyira says:
::lays in bed Trish spooning her as she trys to go to sleep::
Adm Regnum says:
::heading back to his office to start going over the sensor data::
OPS Ens Alenis says:
::Steps into the corrider and into a turbolift:: TL: Ops
CO Capt Bodine says:
*CTO*: You will lead the shuttle team. Take Lt. Doole, Chief Engineer Takor and whoever else you think you need. You are in charge because of the potential risk to the station, but our goal is to to aid, assist and learn. Keep me in the loop.

CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
::Looks up from his console, tapping his commbadge.:: *CO*: Understood captain, I think the three of us should be able to handle this. Doing my preflight now should be ready to launch as soon as the others arrive.
CEO LtJg Takor says:
@::Arrives at the runabout and takes her position, greeting the CTO::
CTO: Sorry it took awhile you think those suits were geared to take forever to take off on purpose...
::Checks the engineering aspects of the runabout.::
CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
::Nods to Takor.:: CEO: Not a problem, just finishing the preflight check as it is and still waiting for our FCO.
::Taps his commbadge.:: *TO*: Cadarn to Kass.
CO Capt Bodine says:
*Admiral*: Vic... have you ever seen anything like what you and Takor saw out there on the station? Any known historicia References of creatures inhabiting subspace equipment?
TO CPL Kaas says:
*CTO*: Kaas, send it. Over.
CEO LtJg Takor says:
@::Nods as she checks her systems::
OPS Ens Alenis says:
::steps out of the turbolift and towards the operations station::
CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
*TO*: Corporal we have a possible first contact situation with an unknown type of lifeform we found in the main comm array. Would you secure the sections around the array. Keep everyone out of those areas unless they absolutly have to be there. We don't know what this thing might be capable of.
TO CPL Kaas says:
*CTO*: Wilco, interrogative, full combat loadout required? Over.
Adm Regnum says:
::enters the office:: EO: So much for upgrading tonight. Hopefully we can figure out what that thing is and how to safely get it out of there so we can get those upgrades done.
CO Capt Bodine says:
OPS: Thanks for coming in so late Ensign, get a dedicated comm channel to the Runabout Nile, and I need you to pull up Starfleet first contact protocols for me. Then let get a risk assesment on critical systems that might be reachable from the Subspace equipment,
CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
::Sees the FCO finally arrive.:: *OPS*: Ops this is the runabout Nile, preflight has been completed, requesting departure clearance.
*TO*: Yes, we don't know what this lifeform may be capable of so be ready for anything.
OPS Ens Alenis says:
CO: Right away sir. ::Slides into the seat and starts opening up the requested material::
TO CPL Kaas says:
*CTO*: Roger. Over and Out.
CO Capt Bodine says:
*CTO*: You are cleared for departure.
CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
::Leaves the traffic control to the FCO, he slips into the pilot seat and fires up the engines, signaling the shuttle bay operator to open the bay doors.:: *CO*: Heading out now captain. Will leave the comm line open.
Adm Regnum says:
*CO*: Nothing that I've ever seen, if it weren't for the bio patterns I wouldn't even think it was alive
CEO LtJg Takor says:
@::Does a diagnostic on the sensors to make sure they are operating at peak efficiency as she wonders just how they are supposed to relate to a bio on their com tower. Well no one said the universe wasn't a weird place::
CO Capt Bodine says:
COM: Nile: CTO: So start with passive scans, you handle the science and tactical, have Takor get a good look at the relay itself. If we can't make contact with the object we may need an Engineering solution for safe removal.
TO CPL Kaas says:
::Next few minutes has the two Marines rigging up in full hostile environment combat suits and armor. Each checked over each issued phaser rifle carefully along with the non-issue ballistic pistols. Doing a buddy check both Marines made sure seals were green then all the webbing was buckled down. After the suit pressurized they gave each other thumbs up before heading to the sections that connected to the array. Heavy boots t
CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
@::Fires thrusters and maneuvers the runabout out of the shuttle bay doors. Once clear he angles around the outside of the station aiming for the location of the main comm array.:: COMM: Arcadia: CO: Understood sir, will be ready with weapons if needed though don't really want to blow up our main array.
CO Capt Bodine says:
*Admiral*: Could we have done something accidential to get a creature stuck in our gear?
CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
@::Sets up the sensors for passive scans only.:: CEO: I will feed you all the sensor data as well to give you any info that might help with your assesment.
EO Lt Peterson (Adm Regnum) says:
Adm: Thanks Admiral, I'll catch you tomorrow.
OPS Ens Alenis says:
CO: First Contact protocol documentation is being forwarded to you right now
Adm Regnum says:
*CO*: I don't see how, that box was sealed up, I don't see how that thing could have gotten in there.
CO Capt Bodine says:
COMM: Nile: CTO: I am pleased to hear that, It is not our primary goal to blow up anything we don't understand. Let's just start out slow.
CEO LtJg Takor says:
@CTO: Thanks sensors are operating at 100% so I am hoping for some good input...
CTO: About our guest blob...
CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
@::Smiles.:: COMM: Arcadia: CO: I'll keep my finger off the trigger unless needed. I also have Corporal Kaas setting up a perimeter inside the station arround the array, Keep all unnecessary persenell out of the area until we know what we are dealing with.
CO Capt Bodine says:
::opens the documents:: OPS: Thanks Ensign, can you confirm that power and ODN access to the equipment box has been totally severed the equipment that is being inhabited has been isolated?
OPS Ens Alenis says:
CO: Verifying isolation now, Captain. Everything looks good
CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
@::Manouvers the runabout directly above array. He looks at his console as the sensor data starts to come in.:: COMM: Arcadia: CO: Pulling into position now.
CEO LtJg Takor says:
@::Prepares to study the sensor data as it comes in::
CO Capt Bodine says:
::looks over the first contact protocols:: COM: CTO: Attempt a general greeting hail targeted at the equipment box. Let's try and communicate.
ACTION: The Sensors show the bio signature has weakened considerably since the tricorder data from the suits. Watching it for a few moments shows the energy signature is falling rapidly
CO Capt Bodine says:
::waits for word::
CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
@COMM: Arcadia: CO: Yes sir. ::Taps a few commands on his console, first transferring the first of the sensor data to the CEOs console, then opening up a comm line directed at the box, sending out a general greeting, running it through the UT and sending on all frequencies.::
TO CPL Kaas says:
::As each room was cleared of personnell they locked it down beofre moving to the next. Most people seemed confused towards the two large Marines with tinted visors and loud commanding voices. However most obeyed not wanting to argue the heavily armed and armored couple. Even getting several of the Security team to assist them it was slow going. After on the HUD seeing a room go dark indicating it's clearance Kaas handed of
CEO LtJg Takor says:
@::Passes data to the CO::*CO*: Sir I think we may want to consider allowing some energy to trickle in, I don't think its doing well...continuing to analyze data...
CO Capt Bodine says:
COMM: CEO: You believe the creature is being hurt?
OPS: Ensign, can we put some power back into the relay and keep it mostly isolated?
CEO LtJg Takor says:
@*CO*: Sir I'm an engineer not a doctor but it seemed fine before we fiddled with things, that's all I know for sure now...
EO Lt Peterson (Adm Regnum) says:
heads back to his suite... thinking that he should enjoy it while he can, since when and if his transfer request gets approved he'll be moving to standard issue quarters, though perhaps he can visit Nyira's suite sometimes::
OPS Ens Alenis says:
CO: Right away sir. ::Begins transferring some energy back into the relay::
CEO LtJg Takor says:
::Continues to try to analyze the data, sending it to medical and science as well::
CO Capt Bodine says:
OPS: Slowly..
OPS Ens Alenis says:
::Painfully slowly transfering power back into the relay::
CO Capt Bodine says:
*CTO*: Keep a close eye on vitals, we are attempting to feed the equipment some energy.
CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
@*CO*: Yes sir. ::Turns to Takor.:: CEO: Seeing any damage to the array itself caused by our blob friend?
TO CPL Kaas says:
*CTO*: Alpha Team to Nile, how copy? Over.
CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
@*TO*: So far all quiet, just seems to be sitting there, how goes things on your end?
CEO LtJg Takor says:
@CTO: It doesn't appear so, no damage.
TO CPL Kaas says:
*CTO*: Nearly done sir...No I don't know whats going on mate....yes that way...Apologies sir, it's slow going but we're almost done. Over.
ACTION: Power starts to flow back into the array, but the subspace radio is still switched off. Power is flowing through the secondary EPS relay since the primary EPS relay was unhooked when Regnum and Takor opened the panels.
ACTION: No positive effect on the creature's condition.
CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
@*TO*: Thank you corporal.
CEO LtJg Takor says:
@*CO*: Sir the relay cable is not secured to its active position, I don't think the bl..entity is getting the energy.
CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
@CEO: Was it directly attached to the main EPS relay?
CO Capt Bodine says:
*ALL*: We need to do whatever it takes to get the vitals back up so we can try and communicate. I do not want to risk potentially killing the creature that may be otherwise innocent.
CEO LtJg Takor says:
@*CO*: Sensors are now showing, that it has attached itself directly to the couping of the antenna, not the power inputs.
CO Capt Bodine says:
*CEO*: What do you need to get that power transfer done, does someone need to get out on the hull and plug it in?
CEO LtJg Takor says:
@*CO*: I don't think it feeds on energy per say, permission to turn the comm unit back on?

CO Capt Bodine says:
*TO*: Of you think you can follow repair instructions I may need to get you out on the hull get yourself ready for EV please. We may in fact attempt to beam you directly to the base of the relay. If we can manage that ::looks at Ensign Alenis:: OPS: Is that possible?
CEO LtJg Takor says:
@*CO*: Perhaps its the energy waves from the coms, its all guess work at this point...
Adm Regnum says:
::monitoring the comms:: *CO/CEO*: I agree Captain, in fact, looking through the subspace logs and the sensor data. I think I know how this thing got in here.
CO Capt Bodine says:
*CEO*: Do whatever you need to do, I will try and get you a pair of hands.
OPS Ens Alenis says:
CO: I.....I think so. Give me a minute to check
TO CPL Kaas says:
*CTO*: Alpha Team to Nile. Over ::Seals the final door and sighs, resting the hands on the rifle. Hearing the COs voice he straightens up:: *CO*: Alpha Team is gung ho sir, giver us the word. Over.
CEO LtJg Takor says:
@*CO*: Aye Sir, activating now ::Taps the proper keys to trigger EPS relay activation sequence::
CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
@::Frowns, glancing at Takor at the mention of it feeding comm signals.:: CEO: Is it possible this thing is the reason that distress call we picked up was didn't come through 5 years ago?

ACTION: As the subspace radio comes back online, the bio readings in the creature start to rise.
CEO LtJg Takor says:
@CTO: Anythings possible, regardless we'll need to remove it as soon as possible...
@*CO*: bio signs rising,,,
CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
@*TO*: This is the Nile go ahead Corporal
TO CPL Kaas says:
*CTO*: Alpha Team reports perimeter set and manned. Over.
CO Capt Bodine says:
OPS: Send out broadcast pings to all remote relays. Keep a steady flow of traffic.
CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
@*TO*: Perfect, good work corporal.
CEO LtJg Takor says:
@::Wonders what else they may have missed because of this entity.::
CO Capt Bodine says:
*CTO*: Try a general greeting hail again when you are ready.
OPS Ens Alenis says:
CO: Roger that. ::begins pinging process::
CTO LtJG Cadarn says:
@*CO*: Sending now captain. ::Resends the general message on all frequencies.::
TO CPL Kaas says:
*CO*: Alpha Team ready to deploy. Over.

ACTION: No response from the creature, nor any indication that it received the message
PAUSE
Episode Title: Mother's Milk
Time Lapse: 10 hours.