=/\= A Call to Duty =/\=

USS Claymore NCC-80820
SD 10301.21
Staring:
Mason Stevenson as Captain Patrick Randolph
Carol Ray as XO Commander T’Kerl
Ryan Matthew Roe as FCO Ensign Theron Kayle
Cam Farris as OPS Lt. Commander William Farris
Perry Hooks as CSO Ensign Alexander Taylor
Joshua Malachi as CEO Ensign Dandin Lai
Kyle Jordan as CTO Ensign Liko Pale
Jean Luc as CMO Ensign Jean Luc
Chris Tala as CIV Ensign D’Aurayen Alezka
SM (Sub) Gilles Leger
Also Staring:
Gilles Leger as the Computer
Absent:
Greg Di as TO Ensign Luke Kozak

SD 10301.21 Season Three Episode Thirty (Mission #120) Gone Fishing Part 3

After discharging a pulse to try and map the "net" that has the USS Claymore trapped a long tunnel is opened sucking the USS Claymore into it. Attempts to launch a buoy with all the USS Claymore's information is successful only it is drawn into the tunnel with the ship.

The crew of the USS Claymore begins exploring this region that is unknown to all star maps only finding destruction on every planet that could be considered Class M. With the continued exploration of the USS Claymore crew of all the star systems they can find continued destruction is evident ranging from 25,000 years to the most recent of 5,000 years prior.

What will the crew of the USS Claymore do and how will they get home?

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Host XO_Cmdr_T`Kerl says:
::sitting on the bridge waiting for the CO to return from his ready room::

OPS_LtCmdr_Farris says:
::Sitting at his station, listening for the encrypted transmissions::

Host XO_Cmdr_T`Kerl says:
ALL: Report on what you have so far.

CIV_Ens_Alezka says:
::He sits in his chair in the Stellar Cartography Lab, staring up at a holographic display suspended above a central emitter station. The glow of the stars and the interstellar dust is so glorious - it's a shame that all life in it has been silenced...::

FCO_Ens_Theron says:
::turns to T'Kerl::  XO: Shall I maintain standard orbit or set a new course sir?

CTO_Ens_Liko says:
:: Standing at the Tactical station::

CMO_Ens_Luc says:
::Props his feet on his desk::

CEO_Ens_Lai says:
::In Stellar Cartography beside D'Aurayen, working on the problem of the Claymore's return home:: Self: We emerged at this point...so...

Host XO_Cmdr_T`Kerl says:
FCO: We might as well keep exploring.

CSO_Ens_Taylor says:
::pulls together information from scans::

CMO_Ens_Luc says:
*XO*: Everything Fine here.

Host XO_Cmdr_T`Kerl says:
CTO/CSO: Go ahead and join Mr. Alezka in Stellar Cartography I will join you shortly.

FCO_Ens_Theron says:
::nods at XO:: XO: Shall I set course for the next system?

CSO_Ens_Taylor says:
XO: Yes Commander.

CIV_Ens_Alezka says:
::Opening his thoughts to his companion, D'Aurayen hears Dandin's mental process, and brings up a 3-D display on the holographic projection:: ~~~CEO: We should be heading to this point...I think...~~~ ::He motions to a highlighted section of the display::

OPS_LtCmdr_Farris says:
XO: So far, I have nothing new here, Commander.

CTO_Ens_Liko says:
XO: Yes ma'am.

Host XO_Cmdr_T`Kerl says:
FCO: Yes please.

Host XO_Cmdr_T`Kerl says:
OPS: Is it getting any clearer or closer?

CEO_Ens_Lai says:
::Inputs a few parameters, then hears the XO's comm:: *XO*: Still trying to ascertain if there would be any adverse affects if we attempted to leave the way we came, Sir.

CTO_Ens_Liko says:
::heads to the turbolift and waits for the CSO::

FCO_Ens_Theron says:
::turns back to helm and breaks orbit:: All:  Setting course 2-1-4 mark 9, warp 6.

CTO_Ens_Liko says:
CSO: Coming?

FCO_Ens_Theron says:
:sets course:: XO: Course set.

OPS_LtCmdr_Farris says:
XO: From what I can tell, it's no better than when we entered the sector. It's some completely unknown language, unknown encryption style, and very short and quiet... It'll be a good long while before I could even get a word out of this.

CSO_Ens_Taylor says:
CTO: Yes.

Host XO_Cmdr_T`Kerl says:
*CEO*: Let me know as soon as you can get an answer on that. The last thing we want to do is destroy the ship.

CSO_Ens_Taylor says:
::Walks over to the turbolift::

CTO_Ens_Liko says:
CSO: After you.

CSO_Ens_Taylor says:
CTO: Thank you.

Host XO_Cmdr_T`Kerl says:
::nods:: OPS: Well if nothing else record what you can and we can turn is over to SFC when we get back.

Host XO_Cmdr_T`Kerl says:
FCO: Engage.

CIV_Ens_Alezka says:
::He reaches over to a separate console and taps several controls, bringing up a third holographic display. His eyes flip between the three images - a star clusters, a planetoid, and their known entry point...and his mind attempts to connect this images in a logical pattern:: ~~~CEO: What do you think it was that brought us here, Dan? Something sent sentient?~~~

FCO_Ens_Theron says:
::engages Claymore, warp 6::

Host XO_Cmdr_T`Kerl says:
*CIV*: The CTO and CSO will be joining you shortly. I will be down as soon as I can.

OPS_LtCmdr_Farris says:
XO: Aye. I'm just hoping that these things sending the signals aren't the things that blew up those planets.

CTO_Ens_Liko says:
::orders the turbolift to stellar cartography::

CEO_Ens_Lai says:
~~~CIV: Thanks, D'Aur, but I already have that in front of me.~~~ ::Continues to study the map::

CIV_Ens_Alezka says:
::Tapping his comm. badge, he returns his focus to the first console:: *XO*: U-u-understood ma'am. Alez-z-ka-a out. ::He almost has to force the words out, and looks over at Dandin with a sigh::

CMO_Ens_Luc says:
::Spins in his chair:: Jean: Computer Classical Music. :: Music starts to play through sickbay.

Host XO_Cmdr_T`Kerl says:
::stands up walking around the bridge:: OPS: Let's see if we can put some of this puzzle together. The damage has occurred anywhere from 5000 to 25000 years in the past. And all with different styles of weapons.

ACTION: Sensors detect an unknown craft at extreme sensor range...it is moving under it's own power and at warp speed... about warp 2.5.

CTO_Ens_Liko says:
CSO: So from your point of view, what is our situation?

FCO_Ens_Theron says:
XO: We're en route sir, e.t.a. 15 minutes.

Host XO_Cmdr_T`Kerl says:
FCO: Thanks.

CEO_Ens_Lai says:
*XO*: Aye, Sir. I shall try to ascertain as much as possible. ::Begins to enter data. Dandin believes that trying to figure out how they got to where they are will help get them back::

OPS_LtCmdr_Farris says:
::Hears a beep:: XO: We've got a bogey coming in, warp 2.5.

Host XO_Cmdr_T`Kerl says:
OPS: See what you can get on long range. ::moves over towards tactical::

OPS_LtCmdr_Farris says:
::Watching his console as the dots on his screen get closer and closer::

CIV_Ens_Alezka says:
::He notes a small blip on the large stellar cluster and he sighs:: ~~~CEO: Dan, looks like we've got company...~~~

Host XO_Cmdr_T`Kerl says:
::activates yellow alert on reaching the tactical station::

OPS_LtCmdr_Farris says:
::Begins a tactical sweep as he brings what he can on screen::

CTO_Ens_Liko says:
::steps out of the turbolift and waits for the CSO to join him::

CSO_Ens_Taylor says:
::walks behind the CTO::

ACTION: Technologically equivalent to early Federation cruisers... armed with lasers, Matter/Anti-Matter reactor without dilithium crystals.

CTO_Ens_Liko says:
CSO: So from your point of view, what is our situation?

Host XO_Cmdr_T`Kerl says:
OPS: Are you getting anything on that?

CTO_Ens_Liko says:
::keeps walking to stellar cartography::

Host XO_Cmdr_T`Kerl says:
FCO: Be prepared to move quickly.

OPS_LtCmdr_Farris says:
XO: They have a limited weapons capability, but we should still keep up our guard. Shall I hail them?

CSO_Ens_Taylor says:
CTO: Well, I'm not all together sure, but I feel it can't be good.

Host XO_Cmdr_T`Kerl says:
OPS: Yes standard greeting. ::checks weapons status::

FCO_Ens_Theron says:
XO: Understood.  ::converts to manual helm control::

OPS_LtCmdr_Farris says:
::Hails the ship:: COM: Alien ship: This is the Federation ship USS Claymore. Please come in.

CTO_Ens_Liko says:
::walks into stellar cartography:: CIV: The XO sent us down to help.

CIV_Ens_Alezka says:
::He notes as the two officer enter Stellar Cartography and he looks up with a half smile:: CTO/CSO: Greetings, sirs...if you'd like to find a seat...well...I guess I can brief you on what we know...::He continues to monitor the incoming vessel::

ACTION: The Claymore detects sensor beams from the unknown ship.... it is unlikely it can see the Claymore from this distance.

CSO_Ens_Taylor says:
::walks in behind the Ens. Liko::

CTO_Ens_Liko says:
::notices the ship on the monitor:: CIV: What's going on?

Host XO_Cmdr_T`Kerl says:
OPS: Any response from the ship?

CSO_Ens_Taylor says:
CIV: What news do you have?

CSO_Ens_Taylor says:
::takes a seat::

OPS_LtCmdr_Farris says:
XO: Because of their limited technology, their communications with us may be a bit slow... We need to give it some time.

CIV_Ens_Alezka says:
CTO: We recently detected an incoming vessel on long range sensors, moving at warp...::He checks:: 2.5...primitive, laser weapons, several hundred years behind our own level of development...

ACTION: The ship sends a subspace message directed at the Claymore... it lasts approximately 3 seconds then stops.

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
::He gets up and heads to the bridge::  XO:  Report.

CEO_Ens_Lai says:
::Tries to remember everything that occurred before being sucked into the vortex, and inputs it, hoping that this will yield something::

CMO_Ens_Luc says:
:: Walks out of SB and goes to the Bridge ::

OPS_LtCmdr_Farris says:
::Attempts to run the signal through the universal translator::

Host XO_Cmdr_T`Kerl says:
::looks up from tactical:: CO: Sir we have a ship on sensors. Warp but looks to be limited primitive type weapons. We have tried hailing the ship with no reply yet.

CIV_Ens_Alezka says:
::He glances over at Lai and closes his eyes for a brief moment, sending a soft wave of thoughts and emotions:: ~~~CEO: ...Dan, I have a bad feeling about that ship. Think you could help me analyze its structure and origins...if you have a moment?~~~

ACTION: The unknown ship's sensors detect the Claymore.

CTO_Ens_Liko says:
CIV: That's a relief.

ACTION: The ship alters course and heads for the Claymore.

OPS_LtCmdr_Farris says:
XO: We've gotten a short reply, attempting to translate...

OPS_LtCmdr_Farris says:
::Watches sensors:: XO: I think we've been spotted...

CIV_Ens_Alezka says:
CTO: A relief...I would call that trouble...::He looks almost stressed at the thought of the alien vessel's presence:: It may know who brought us here...and it may not be friendly...

CMO_Ens_Luc says:
::Enters through the TL doors to the Bridge::

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
XO:  Has it taken up a defensive posture of any kind?

Host XO_Cmdr_T`Kerl says:
OPS: Same language as the other you were picking up?

CTO_Ens_Liko says:
CIV: Calm down. Being stressful doesn't help. I'm not being rude. ::smiles::

Host XO_Cmdr_T`Kerl says:
CO: Not that we can tell. I did bring the ship to yellow alert just to be safe and the FCO is ready to move us if needed.

CMO_Ens_Luc says:
XO: Sir, are the people on the ship ok?

OPS_LtCmdr_Farris says:
XO: Unsure. It's short and encrypted, but not the same style. ::Begins scanning the ship for life forms::

Host XO_Cmdr_T`Kerl says:
CMO: That we don't know Ensign.

Host XO_Cmdr_T`Kerl says:
OPS: Acknowledged...just more pieces to this puzzle we have then.

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
XO:  Good job Commander.  Well, it is a waiting game then...lets see what they do.

CEO_Ens_Lai says:
::Saves his information in a PADD's database, then goes to D'Aurayen, and peers over his shoulder:: CIV: What is it made up of? Can you get a scan of that?

ACTION: Sensors detect 3 life forms on board...humanoid

FCO_Ens_Theron says:
XO: Sir we're still on course for the next system, should I change for an intercept course?

CMO_Ens_Luc says:
XO: Understood, should I prepare for an away meeting just in case?

Host XO_Cmdr_T`Kerl says:
::nods:: CO: Aye sir.

Host XO_Cmdr_T`Kerl says:
CMO: We will let you know.

CIV_Ens_Alezka says:
CTO: Actually, you are...::He motions for the other officer to sit, and enlarges the wide scale view of their region:: CSO/CTO: This is the area we have found ourselves in...the red systems are those that we have charted with a complete loss of life...blue systems are filled with fusion energy, and the green systems have been uncharted...

OPS_LtCmdr_Farris says:
XO: I've got 3 humanoids on board. Perhaps a police cruiser?

Host XO_Cmdr_T`Kerl says:
::looks at the CO:: CO: Intercept or try and avoid it sir?

ACTION: The ship is on a collision course... all lasers are preparing to fire.

Host XO_Cmdr_T`Kerl says:
CO: Never mind they have their weapons up. ::hits red alert::

FCO_Ens_Theron says:
CO/XO: Sir their on a collision course!

Host XO_Cmdr_T`Kerl says:
FCO: Evasive now!

CTO_Ens_Liko says:
CIV: Any sign of life in the blue area?

CIV_Ens_Alezka says:
::He taps several controls with one hand, bringing up a full scan of the alien vessel. The image of the planetoid vanishes, and is replaced with a holographic representation of the incoming vessel::

Host XO_Cmdr_T`Kerl says:
::prepares weapons to fire::

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
FCO:  Evasive maneuver!

FCO_Ens_Theron says:
::executes evasive maneuvers:: ALL: Evasive pattern Theta!

ACTION: The lasers fire and graze the shields.

Host XO_Cmdr_T`Kerl says:
::fires phasers hoping she is hitting their engines or weapons array::

OPS_LtCmdr_Farris says:
CO/XO: In my opinion, they don't seem to have the technical capability to actually do any damage...

CMO_Ens_Luc says:
::Leaves the bridge to go back to SB.:: Self: Better be safe than sorry.

FCO_Ens_Theron says:
All: Hard to port.  ::initiates full barrel roll::

CIV_Ens_Alezka says:
~~~CEO: Your guess is as good as mine...~~~ CTO: Scans haven't confirmed the presence of sentient life - however we can assume these systems faced a similar fate to the first planets were surveyed...

Host XO_Cmdr_T`Kerl says:
CO: Trying to disable the weapons.

ACTION: The alien ship then halts almost defying inertia and pursues the Claymore

OPS_LtCmdr_Farris says:
::Watches the screen and shakes his head::

Host XO_Cmdr_T`Kerl says:
::increases power to the phasers and attempts another shot to disable the alien ship::

CTO_Ens_Liko says:
CIV: Can you plot a trajectory of which area the ship came from?

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
XO:  Don't fire again without my orders Commander.  However, did you render them motionless?

CIV_Ens_Alezka says:
CTO: The computer should be computing that now...

CEO_Ens_Lai says:
CTO/CSO/CIV: What would cause them to attack unprovoked?

CSO_Ens_Taylor says:
CEO: We might have gone into there territory, or done something wrong.

CMO_Ens_Luc says:
::Enters SB, and prepares an Emergency Medical Kit, complete with portable transport enhancers.::

FCO_Ens_Theron says:
CO/XO: Shall I bring us about?

CTO_Ens_Liko says:
CEO: There's always a reason. We just need to find out why. CIV: Any indications that they scanned the Claymore.

Host XO_Cmdr_T`Kerl says:
*CTO/CSO*: Report back to the bridge.

OPS_LtCmdr_Farris says:
::Sits back and attempts to hail them again:: COMM: Alien Ship:: This is the Federation ship USS Claymore. We are a bit lost, please do not continue to fire on us.

ACTION: The alien craft opens fire again hitting the shields....

CSO_Ens_Taylor says:
*XO*:On our way.

CTO_Ens_Liko says:
*XO*: Yes ma'am.

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
FCO:  Yes.  XO:  Can you slow them down and take the weapons off line without destroying them?

CSO_Ens_Taylor says:
::stands up and walks over to the turbolift::

CTO_Ens_Liko says:
CIV: Keep up the good work.

CEO_Ens_Lai says:
::Sits back down at the console he had been occupying, trying to determine the structure of the vessel::

OPS_LtCmdr_Farris says:
COMM: Alien ship: Please identify yourselves.

CTO_Ens_Liko says:
::heads back to the TL::

CSO_Ens_Taylor says:
::enters the lift::

CIV_Ens_Alezka says:
CEO: Maybe it was brought here in the same process that we were...and believes we were responsible for it's abduction? ::Begins scanning the vessel's hull for signs of the same energy signature detected on the network::

Host XO_Cmdr_T`Kerl says:
CO: I am trying sir. ::targets the ship hoping it's the weapon array she is aiming at and fires::

ACTION: The alien craft opens fire once more... it is quite relentless.

FCO_Ens_Theron says:
::brings the ship about to point blank range, holding at 10,000 kilometers::

CTO_Ens_Liko says:
::Exits the TL onto the bridge::

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
OPS:  Any luck on hails Mr. Farris?

FCO_Ens_Theron says:
All: Holding at 10,000 Kilometers.

OPS_LtCmdr_Farris says:
CO: No Captain, but may I make a suggestion?

CTO_Ens_Liko says:
XO: I'm back.

CSO_Ens_Taylor says:
::exits the TL, walking over to the console::

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
OPS:  Go ahead Mr. Farris.

Host XO_Cmdr_T`Kerl says:
::nods but doesn't move just yet concentrating on targeting what looks like the weapons array on the other ship and firing again::

CTO_Ens_Liko says:
XO: Should I go over to tactical 2?

Host XO_Cmdr_T`Kerl says:
CTO: For the moment.

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
XO:  Stop them Commander.

CIV_Ens_Alezka says:
Self: Alone again...::He glances over at his displays as the scans turn up negative:: ~~~CEO: Our friend doesn't appear to have suffered the same fate as us...and it's course is erratic...as if it's avoiding something...~~~

CTO_Ens_Liko says:
::heads to tactical 2 and enters his codes for tactical control::

FCO_Ens_Theron says:
::keeps the ship ready for more evasive patterns::

OPS_LtCmdr_Farris says:
CO: They obviously present no real threat. Perhaps we should just stop the ship and face them. And then power down our weapons. We are technically invading, what I'm guessing is, their space. We're the hostiles here.

ACTION: The ship pauses for a moment then attempts a collision course once more... this time it's engine's are overloading... destruction in 10 seconds.

Host XO_Cmdr_T`Kerl says:
CO: I am trying sir. ::increases power to the phasers and fires again targeting the same place::

CSO_Ens_Taylor says:
XO: I've returned to my post Commander.

FCO_Ens_Theron says:
All: Full reverse!

CEO_Ens_Lai says:
~~~CIV: Avoiding something? While still chasing after us?~~~ ::Is slightly confused::

FCO_Ens_Theron says:
::initiates full reverse with impulse::

Host XO_Cmdr_T`Kerl says:
CO: They are overloading their engines...destruction imminent.

CTO_Ens_Liko says:
::raises shields to full power::

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
FCO:  Get us out of here...OPS:  Can you beam any of them over?

CIV_Ens_Alezka says:
~~~CEO: You're right...maybe......what if it was pursuing something...and we were...better prey?~~~ ::Doesn't like the sound of his own thoughts::

CTO_Ens_Liko says:
XO: I've raised the shields to full power.

FCO_Ens_Theron says:
All: Setting course 2-1-4 mark 9 warp 1

OPS_LtCmdr_Farris says:
Self: Dang... ::Attempts to beam the life forms over to the brig:: CO: Attempting to bring them to the brig... but their shields are in the way.

FCO_Ens_Theron says:
::sets course and engages::

CSO_Ens_Taylor says:
::works on scans::

ACTION: The alien's auto-destruct seems to pause approximately 1.5 seconds before it should explode after the Claymore disappears.

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
OPS:  Good that you tried.  CSO:  Can you still read them on Long Range Sensors?

CTO_Ens_Liko says:
XO: The ship didn't explode.

Host XO_Cmdr_T`Kerl says:
::takes another look at the scans:: CTO: You can resume your station but keep us at Red Alert for the moment.

CTO_Ens_Liko says:
XO: Yes ma'am.

CEO_Ens_Lai says:
::Looks at the last readings gained from the ship before moving out of range:: Self: How...strange indeed.

CSO_Ens_Taylor says:
CO: Yes sir.

FCO_Ens_Theron says:
::turns to Captain:: CO: Sir we are holding at warp 1.

CIV_Ens_Alezka says:
::He flops back down into his chair and lets out a very audible sigh:: ~~~CEO: This is all so confusing, Dan...I just want to go home...~~~

Host XO_Cmdr_T`Kerl says:
::moves away from the tactical station and steps down to the center of the bridge::

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
CSO:  Is there anything left?

OPS_LtCmdr_Farris says:
::Stands for a second, paces a few feet away from his console for a few seconds and then sits down with a deep breath::

ACTION: The ship seems to wait a moment... then continues on its previous course... seemingly a random one.

CEO_Ens_Lai says:
::Smiles grimly:: CIV: D'Aurayen...where else would you call home besides this ship?

Host XO_Cmdr_T`Kerl says:
::taps combadge:: *CEO*: What is the status on moving us back to our own time the same way we got here?

CSO_Ens_Taylor says:
CO: I'm scanning sir.

CIV_Ens_Alezka says:
::Biting down on his tongue, he nearly says "Anywhere with you..." but holds it back:: CEO: I suppose you're right...but, still...I miss the Federation...

CEO_Ens_Lai says:
*XO*: It's...coming along. It would be helpful if we returned to the area that we emerged from. Some scans of the region would give me a better understanding of what we'll have to work with, Sir.

Host XO_Cmdr_T`Kerl says:
*CEO*: Acknowledged I will take it up with the captain.

CSO_Ens_Taylor says:
CO: Sir the ship just paused and continued on it way.

OPS_LtCmdr_Farris says:
::Obviously not very pleased with how the XO handled that situation as he goes back to analyzing data::

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
CSO:  They didn't explode...I wonder why not?

CEO_Ens_Lai says:
CIV: We'll get back... ::Begins to set up what he had originally started before the attack::

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
FCO:  Keep this heading for now.  Thank you.

Host XO_Cmdr_T`Kerl says:
CO: Sir the CEO suggests we return to the area where we entered to see if we can reverse the situation that got us here in the first place.

FCO_Ens_Theron says:
::turns to the CO and XO: CO/XO:  Maybe they just wanted us to get away, like out of there territory.

CTO_Ens_Liko says:
CO: Perhaps it’s some sort of last resort to destroy an enemy ship.

CIV_Ens_Alezka says:
::Sitting beside his friend, D'Aurayen gives a nervous smile and returns to his analysis of the systems in this sector and almost prays:: CEO: I hope you're right, Dan...I know I can count on you...

Host XO_Cmdr_T`Kerl says:
FCO: It's possible. ::sits down in her chair:: Just another piece of the puzzle.

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
XO:  Ready to go home then...I think I would agree.  FCO:  Set course for the coordinates we entered this space.  Warp 2.  Engage.  CTO:  I am inclined to agree.

ACTION: The ship sends out another short burst of subspace communication... not directed at the Claymore this time.

OPS_LtCmdr_Farris says:
All: They probably just wanted to scare us off. They had no intentions of self-destructing.

CSO_Ens_Taylor says:
CO: Not sure sir, it looks like a deliberate auto destruct that they terminated on demand.

FCO_Ens_Theron says:
CO: Understood.  ::sets course back to the exit of the tunnel and engages at warp 2::

Host XO_Cmdr_T`Kerl says:
OPS: That is quite possible.

OPS_LtCmdr_Farris says:
::Watches his console and sees a comm from the alien ship and tries to intercept it::

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
CSO:  That would fit along with the OPS and CTO's observations.

CSO_Ens_Taylor says:
CO: Yes sir.

ACTION: The alien ship leaves the Claymore's LRS as she moves towards their initial coordinates.

OPS_LtCmdr_Farris says:
CO: They just sent out a subspace comm... but not to us. Perhaps they're reporting that they encountered an alien vessel.

Host XO_Cmdr_T`Kerl says:
CSO: Have you been gathering data on this area for study later?

CTO_Ens_Liko says:
CO: Perhaps we should follow the ship?

CTO_Ens_Liko says:
CO: Might get a better idea of where we are and if there are other life forms in this region.

CSO_Ens_Taylor says:
CO: Doing my best sir, to gather as much data as possible for study.

FCO_Ens_Theron says:
CO: ETA 5 minutes to the coordinates Captain.

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
OPS:  Thank you.  CTO:  Not at this time.  If we are not able to return to our galaxy, we will do a more in depth study Ensign.

CIV_Ens_Alezka says:
::As his analysis continues, he does his best to chart their surveyed systems with known astronomical phenomenon, cataloguing each system in the Starfleet Database::

CTO_Ens_Liko says:
CO: Just an idea sir.

ACTION: When the Claymore arrives there is no sign of the tunnel that deposited them there.

FCO_Ens_Theron says:
CO/XO: We've arrived at the marker buoy.

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
CTO:  And a good one Ensign.  That doesn't mean we won't revisit the idea.  ::Smiles::

CEO_Ens_Lai says:
::The holographic model of the Claymore is shown, trapped in what was then not known to be an energy net. The polarity of the energy feed was reversed, which made the net visible...Then, the pulse from the deflector... And then the vortex. Perhaps doing the same thing would elicit a similar response?::

Host XO_Cmdr_T`Kerl says:
FCO: Any sign of the tunnel?

FCO_Ens_Theron says:
::drops Claymore out of warp::

OPS_LtCmdr_Farris says:
::Attempts to update the buoy that he let out earlier so that anyone else could have the current information if they stumbled across it::

FCO_Ens_Theron says:
XO: Negative Commander.

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
*CEO*:  We have arrived at the coordinates....

OPS_LtCmdr_Farris says:
XO: Think that the mystery race was the one that brought us here?

Host XO_Cmdr_T`Kerl says:
OPS: It's possible but for what reason it is unknown.

CEO_Ens_Lai says:
*CO*: Thank you, Sir. *CSO*: Mister Taylor, could you please do a scan of the area, looking for anything out of the ordinary, or perhaps something "usual" that was present when we first encountered the net?

CIV_Ens_Alezka says:
::He looks up from his analysis and over at Lai with a smile:: CEO: Good luck...::He smiles and returns to his display, hoping for the best::

OPS_LtCmdr_Farris says:
XO: Personally, I'd like to know what exactly happened before I know the reasons.

CEO_Ens_Lai says:
~~~CIV: If I had your help, maybe we'd be able to find something...~~~

CSO_Ens_Taylor says:
*CEO*: Working on a scan now, Ensign.

Host XO_Cmdr_T`Kerl says:
OPS: I think we all would but sometimes those things go hand in hand.

CSO_Ens_Taylor says:
::begins scan of the area::

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
XO:  What had your team learned before the incident with the "mystery" ship?

FCO_Ens_Theron says:
CO/XO: I've brought the engines to a halt and set all the other minor details on the helm to what they were when we were pulled in.

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
FCO:  Good Mr. Theron...now...we just have to wait for the CEO.

Host XO_Cmdr_T`Kerl says:
CO: I don't think they had learned much. ::looks around:: CSO: Did you learn anything while in Stellar Cartography?

CIV_Ens_Alezka says:
::With a smile, D'Aurayen stands from his chair and closes down his analysis, standing next to Lai and looking over his shoulder:: ~~~CEO: Glad to help...sir...what do you need?~~~

CSO_Ens_Taylor says:
CEO: It's normal space, no sign of anything that should not be there.

OPS_LtCmdr_Farris says:
::thinks:: CO: Maybe we should go back to where we met that strange ship? It's the closest thing to a contact we've had yet.

CIV_Ens_Alezka says:
::He begins to think and looks down at the scans and then up to the holographic display:: ~~~CEO: If we exited here...there must have been some sort of gravimetric force strong enough to push us free of that vortex...~~~

Host XO_Cmdr_T`Kerl says:
CO: Is it possible these people or whoever sent us here to learn something?

CEO_Ens_Lai says:
*CSO*: Thank you, Ensign Taylor. *XO*: Sir, the only thing I can currently suggest with the limited knowledge is to recreate exactly what happened...same trajectory and speed...same power output...and hope that triggers something.

FCO_Ens_Theron says:
::looks over some more readings:: CO: Sir, I am sure of our entry coordinates give or take 1000 kilometers, there’s no way of being anymore precise due to the sensor interference when we came through and the distance our inertia took us before we regained control.

Host XO_Cmdr_T`Kerl says:
*CEO*: That is a big hope and what if there. Try to run it through a simulation and see what happens.

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
OPS/XO:  It is possible.  For what reason, I have no idea.  After the CEO gets what he needs, we will go and check out these recent contacts.  There is also a possibility that we brought ourselves here.

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
FCO:  Understood.

Host XO_Cmdr_T`Kerl says:
::nods:: CO: And hope they don't fire on us this time.

CEO_Ens_Lai says:
~~~CIV: That might be important...the engines were not engaged, so we were pulled here by something, presumably.~~~

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
*CMO*:  Ensign Luc to the bridge please.

CMO_Ens_Luc says:
*CO*: On my way

OPS_LtCmdr_Farris says:
XO: Just a suggestion... They didn't have even close to enough firepower to do any damage to us. Maybe weapons aren't the best way to make first contact.

CTO_Ens_Liko says:
CO: Sir we should check the tactical records, since deflector control falls under the tactical database. It should show us a record of what modifications and by whom there were done.

CMO_Ens_Luc says:
:: Goes to the Bridge ::

CIV_Ens_Alezka says:
~~~CEO: Agreed...a gravity well perhaps?~~~ ::He pulls up a chair beside Lai and begins running scans for possible gravity wells in the region::

CEO_Ens_Lai says:
::Sets up a simulation, inputting the trajectory that the Claymore was traveling at, and the speed, along with the same energy output, and the inverted energy flow, only in the portion of space they currently occupy, and sees what happens::

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
CTO:  Good idea.  Let me know what you find and suggestions based on those findings.

Host XO_Cmdr_T`Kerl says:
::nods:: OPS: Point taken but when we are fired on natural instinct is to fire back.

CSO_Ens_Taylor says:
XO: Not much, Only that there's 3 regions of space, red is where the dead are located, blue fusion bombs located, and the green were uncharted, other than that not much else.

CMO_Ens_Luc says:
:: Enters the Bridge :: CO: Yes Sir?

Host XO_Cmdr_T`Kerl says:
CSO: See if you can get anything at all with long range in those areas we haven't explored yet.

CTO_Ens_Liko says:
::scans the database::

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
CMO:  We haven't had a chance to meet yet.  I am Captain Patrick Randolph.

CSO_Ens_Taylor says:
XO: I'm on it Commander.

OPS_LtCmdr_Farris says:
XO: Sometimes the best thing to do is to go against natural instinct.

CMO_Ens_Luc says:
CO: Nice to met you Captain

Host Gilles says:
<Computer> CEO: Insufficient data to run simulation

CSO_Ens_Taylor says:
::begins long-range scan of the unexplored areas::

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
CMO:  Have you been settling into Sickbay alright?

FCO_Ens_Theron says:
::listens to the conversations, waiting to see if he can offer anything::

Host XO_Cmdr_T`Kerl says:
OPS: I will keep that in mind. ::looks at him a moment as if trying to figure something out then shakes her head::

CIV_Ens_Alezka says:
::He looks at his scans in disappointment:: ~~~CEO: Nothing on my end...re-checking...~~~ ::He sounds almost disheartened::

Host XO_Cmdr_T`Kerl says:
*CEO*: Do you have all the data you need?

CMO_Ens_Luc says:
CO: Yes I have sir, however there are a couple of things I would like to talk to you about if you have the time.

CTO_Ens_Liko says:
CO: Can I talk to you in private.

CEO_Ens_Lai says:
*XO*: No, Sir, not yet.

OPS_LtCmdr_Farris says:
::Thinks about the races:: Self: If there are races in space... there must be some sort of habitable planets around here... XO: Do you think that maybe the destruction of the planets was just some kind of teraforming?

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
CTO:  Let me tend to the CMO and then we can talk.  CMO:  If you will follow me.  XO:  You have the bridge.  Let me know of any changes.  ::heads to the RR and sits behind his desk.::

Host XO_Cmdr_T`Kerl says:
*CEO*: Acknowledged, let me know when you do.

Host XO_Cmdr_T`Kerl says:
CO: Aye sir.

CEO_Ens_Lai says:
::Is quite disappointed, and returns to studying the input parameters::

CMO_Ens_Luc says:
:: Walks behind the CO ::

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
CMO:  Have a seat Doctor.  What can I help you with?

Host XO_Cmdr_T`Kerl says:
OPS: That is always a possibility but it seems an odd form of teraforming in some ways.

CMO_Ens_Luc says:
:: Sits down::

CSO_Ens_Taylor says:
XO: Commander, scans show nothing, but signs of destruction.

CIV_Ens_Alezka says:
::Like a wave of bad karma bouncing back between the two officers, Alezka could sense Lai's disappointment, and in turn his own disheartened feeling increased:: Self: ...now where do we go from here?

OPS_LtCmdr_Farris says:
XO: Well, not all races are like the "standard" humans, Vulcan’s, Klingon's, or any other race. These humanoids that we've run into have to come from somewhere.

CMO_Ens_Luc says:
CO: Well Sir, First off I really need to get these physical's done, and I have none done. I do understand that you and the rest of the crew are busy but when they are on there down time they could come pay me a little visit

Host XO_Cmdr_T`Kerl says:
OPS: I agree there...so there has to be some sort of habitable planet around somewhere.

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
CMO:  You can order those on down time in.

CMO_Ens_Luc says:
CO: Understood

Host XO_Cmdr_T`Kerl says:
CSO: Look for anything that might be a possible habitable planet...even if not for us but that might support any type of life.

CMO_Ens_Luc says:
CO: Another thing if I may sir?

CSO_Ens_Taylor says:
XO: Yes Commander.

OPS_LtCmdr_Farris says:
XO: Or maybe these planets around here ARE habitable... at least for them. That, or they could be fooling our sensors with some kind of holographic emitter that is just telling us that these planets are devastated.

CEO_Ens_Lai says:
::Stares blankly, trying to determine what is missing::

CSO_Ens_Taylor says:
::continues long range scans of the areas::

FCO_Ens_Theron says:
::decides to jump in:: XO/OPS: But couldn’t these people live on their vessel? Starfleet has encountered races that do that.  Or maybe they just claim this space since the species from the planets have died out.

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
CMO:  Go ahead.

CTO_Ens_Liko says:
*CO*: Pardon to interrupt, but I found something.

Host XO_Cmdr_T`Kerl says:
OPS: Send out a general hail to the area. All languages in the universal translator and let's see if we can get a response besides someone firing at us.

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
*CTO*:  Yes Ensign.

CMO_Ens_Luc says:
CO: I would like to take our EMH and turn him into my nurse. I would keep his holographic template online as a EMH but use the data and change it a little and name it the NH. Nurse Hologram

OPS_LtCmdr_Farris says:
FCO: Perhaps, but I doubt that they would be able to last indefinitely with their limited technology.

CTO_Ens_Liko says:
*CO* Can I speak with you in your ready room.

CSO_Ens_Taylor says:
XO: Commander scans show none in our sensor range.

OPS_LtCmdr_Farris says:
XO: Aye... ::Sends out a general greeting message on all channels on all languages and puts it on a permanent cycle::

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
CMO:  You have my permission.  Is that all?

CIV_Ens_Alezka says:
~~~CEO: Any ideas? Cause I'm fresh out...~~~ ::He sits in his chair, staring up at the holographic stars - completely stumped and low in confidence - he knew then that he would never reach home...::

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
*CTO*  Stand by.

CMO_Ens_Luc says:
CO: I would also like to work on modifying DNA samples to be used in medical treatments and in weapon design. We could improve things drastically this way.

CTO_Ens_Liko says:
*CO*:Yes sir.

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
CMO:  Talk to someone in engineering to help in that process.

CMO_Ens_Luc says:
CO: For the medical aspect, do I have your permission to start?

Host XO_Cmdr_T`Kerl says:
CSO: Don't look for the obvious. There are species that can breathe and live on odd things. Use the database and cross-reference with every planet we have been near to see what comes up.

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
*CMO*  Lets put that on the back burner for now.  Do some research and when you have a proposal, I will be willing to hear.

CSO_Ens_Taylor says:
XO: Yes Commander, working on it now.

CMO_Ens_Luc says:
CO: Understood, thanks for the chat sir. I will get to work on the NH at once.

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
*CTO*  Come in.

CSO_Ens_Taylor says:
::begins to pull up charts and references to the planets we have already been near::

FCO_Ens_Theron says:
::checks over helm and navigation status, awaits orders or an incident::

CEO_Ens_Lai says:
*XO*: Sir, I believe that this is a fruitless endeavor. I would suggest trying to find someone in the area who could help us, because I don't seem to be getting anywhere....

OPS_LtCmdr_Farris says:
::Wondering if they have cloaking technology::

CTO_Ens_Liko says:
::walks into the ready room::

Host XO_Cmdr_T`Kerl says:
*CEO*: Acknowledged.

CSO_Ens_Taylor says:
::scans, to find a planet with possible inhabitants::

Host XO_Cmdr_T`Kerl says:
FCO: Plot a course back to the area where we met up with that ship.

CMO_Ens_Luc says:
:: Leaves the CO's RR and returns to SB::

CTO_Ens_Liko says:
CO: Sir, I believe that I found an explanation for us being here. Well, most of it.

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