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 U.S.S. Claymore
						
 Mission Transcript

 Stardate 10507.19

Episode – 215

   Sector 920- Part 4

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OPS_LtCmdr_Chaser says:
:: at command her waving lazily behind her ::
CTO_LtCmdr_Ryan says:
::Exits the turbolift onto the Bridge and heads for tactical, refreshed and ready for anything...well almost anything.  Nods to the CSO and OPS:: All: Good morning everyone!  ::Taps the console and reads the reports from the beta shift::
OPS_LtCmdr_Chaser says:
:: nods to the CTO :: CTO: Mor-rning.
CEO_Ens_Trans says:
::Gets on a turbolift, adjusting his new rank pip - it still feels funny::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: Down in the science labs going over things with Lt. Rose.::

ACTION: Claymore is at station-keeping just outside sensor range of the spacial anomaly.  Her newly arrived CEO settles in while the newly promoted CO has kidney stones removed in sickbay.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ryan says:
::Begins signing off on the reports as she watches the long-range sensor monitor::
CEO_Ens_Trans says:
::Exits the turbolift onto the bridge and walks over to the engineering station::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: Glances over at the chronometer.::¨*OPS*:  Commander, if you could inform me of when we arrive with in sensor range, I would appreciate it.  Otherwise, I will be up there shortly.
OPS_LtCmdr_Chaser says:
:: notes what appears to be a new ensign arriving on the bridge ::
CTO_LtCmdr_Ryan says:
::Turns her attention to the relief tactical officer as he approaches her with her morning cup of coffee:: TO: Ahh...thank you very much!  :: Takes the mug and sips the elixir of life::
OPS_LtCmdr_Chaser says:
*CSO*: Ver-ry well. Chaser-r out.
TO_Hum says:
 CTO: You're welcome, Commander.
CEO_Ens_Trans says:
OPS: Ens. Trans, reporting for duty sir
CTO_LtCmdr_Ryan says:
::Turns to see a new face on the Bridge standing at the engineering station and wonders who he is.  Taps her console to look up the personnel records of recent arrivals::
OPS_LtCmdr_Chaser says:
:: looks over her shoulder at the new officer at the Engineering station ::  CEO: Welcome aboar-rd.  Car-r-ry, on, Ensign.
FCO_Ens_Crashalot says:
::arrives on the turbolift to the bridge and moves to his station...plastiskin still visible on his face::
CTO_LtCmdr_Ryan says:
::Looks over at the new Chief:: CEO: Yes, welcome aboard, Ensign.  ::Smiles::
CEO_Ens_Trans says:
CTO: Thank you, sir.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ryan says:
::Sees Ensign Crashalot enter the Bridge then leaves her tactical station and heads for the helm:: FCO: Good morning, Ensign.  ::Smiles and stands next to his chair::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
SO: You seem to have everything in order... I hate to even step in with any changes.
FCO_Ens_Crashalot says:
::looks up at the lithe form of the CTO::  Howdy, Ma’am.
SO_Love says:
:: Shrugs::  CSO:  I had lots of help.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ryan says:
FCO: I'd just like to thank you for saving our butts out there and I'm very glad to see you're back at your station.
OPS_LtCmdr_Chaser says:
:: smiles widely at the FCO:: FCO: Welcome back to the br-ridge.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ryan says:
FCO: I tried to visit you in Sickbay but the EMH....well, let's just say he was less than cordial.
CEO_Ens_Trans says:
::Takes note of the engine readouts on his panel, watching for any anomalies::
OPS_LtCmdr_Chaser says:
FCO: Full impulse to sector-r 920, if you please.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: Moves over to the replicator and orders some spring water.::  SO:  You still did a good job.  :: Wonders why Starfleet had not given Love the position.::
FCO_Ens_Crashalot says:
::nods at OPS::  CTO: Just doing my duty, Ma’am.  All part of the service.  Those EMH's are all alike.  ::seems a bit nervous::
OPS_LtCmdr_Chaser says:
CTO: Constant scans for any hostiles in the ar-rea.
SO_Love says:
CSO:  Thanks... shall I get to work on these shift changes?
OPS_LtCmdr_Chaser says:
CSO/SO: On sensor-rs let's see what we have her-re.
FCO_Ens_Crashalot says:
::tosses hot coals into the furnace to get the Claymore up to full impulse::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
SO:  Yes please.  And I guess I had best head up to the bridge and find out where things stand.
OPS_LtCmdr_Chaser says:
CEO: Assist the CSO as needed.
CEO_Ens_Trans says:
Ops: Aye, sir
CTO_LtCmdr_Ryan says:
::Nods to the FCO:: FCO: Well, I gotta get back to my station.  Talk to you later.  ::Moves back to tactical:: OPS: Aye, Sir.  So far, all scans are clear.  ::Taps her console::
SO_Love says:
:: Nods and watches the new CSO leave, wondering how different things would become in the near future.::
CTO_LtCmdr_Ryan says:
::Takes another sip of coffee and continues reading the beta shift reports::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: Leaving the room, heads for the nearest turbolift and steps in.::  Computer, bridge.
FCO_Ens_Crashalot says:
OPS: ETA is one hour present speed and we'll be well within range for all sensors.  LRS should be coming up any minute now.
OPS_LtCmdr_Chaser says:
:: activates the view screen staring in to the blackness of  space as they head toward their destination ::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: As the lift stops, she steps off with a quick glance around, noting the new captain was not about.::
CTO_LtCmdr_Ryan says:
::Boosts the gain on the long-range sensors::
OPS_LtCmdr_Chaser says:
:: nods to the FCO :: FCO: Ver-ry well, please give our science officer-rs the best look available to our-r sensor-rs.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: Moves over to her station and logs in, pulling up recent telemetry and scanning through it.::
OPS_LtCmdr_Chaser says:
:: nods to the CSO as she crosses the bridge ::
CEO_Ens_Trans says:
Ops: With your permission sir, I think I'd best check in with the engineering team.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: Having heard::  OPS:  You have something for me?
OPS_LtCmdr_Chaser says:
CEO: Ver-ry well, car-ry on,  and again welcome aboar-rd.
CEO_Ens_Trans says:
OPS: Thank you, sir
OPS_LtCmdr_Chaser says:
CSO: Just coming up on LRS accor-rding to our-r FCO, Lieutenant.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
::  Nods at the new officer passing by.::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
OPS:  Good...  :: Turns around and pulls up LRS of the area, narrowing the field to the area of approach.::
CEO_Ens_Trans says:
::Hits the lockout on the engineering panel and heads over to the turbolift:: Computer: Main Engineering.
OPS_LtCmdr_Chaser says:
:: puts the approach on view screen frontal view ::

ACTION: The anomaly comes up on long range sensors.
ACTION: The view screen shows very little, except a small bright light like a miniature star.

CSO_Lt_Senn says:
OPS:  I have the anomaly at the edge of sensors.  Running telemetry through the computer now.
CEO_Ens_Trans says:
::Feels the lift come to a halt, and watches the doors open. Takes a walk around the corner into main engineering and takes in the large room.::
CTO_LtCmdr_Ryan says:
::Taps the sensor console and zooms in on the anamoly::
OPS_LtCmdr_Chaser says:
:: nods to the new CSO noting the very delicate ridges on her nose, her head turned to the side in a curious stare ::
CTO_LtCmdr_Ryan says:
::Scans the area surrounding the anamoly for vessels::
CEO_Ens_Trans says:
::Briefly introduces himself to a handful of officers on duty in engineering and lets them get back to work. Heads over to the chief engineer's workstation::

ACTION: The ship shudders slightly and within a second, the warp reactor shuts down.

CSO_Lt_Senn says:
OPS: I am picking up a star, approximately 500 km in diameter.  I am also picking up immense power from the area, possibly the star, as well as some subspace properties... ummm... undefined as of yet.
CEO_Ens_Trans says:
::Braces against a console, and notes the glow of the warp core shudder::
CTO_LtCmdr_Ryan says:
::Feels a slight shudder under her feet and wonders what caused it::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: Looks around toward the FCO not having heard any orders to stop.::
OPS_LtCmdr_Chaser says:
:: stands instinctively to her feet ::
OPS_LtCmdr_Chaser says:
*CEO*: R-repor-rt.
OPS_LtCmdr_Chaser says:
CSO: Is it putting out any inter-rfer-rence that could have caused that shutter-r?
FCO_Ens_Crashalot says:
OPS: We've lost main power.  I have impulse only, but still on course.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ryan says:
OPS: Tactical scans show all clear, Commander.
OPS_LtCmdr_Chaser says:
FCO: What has caused us to lose power-r?
CEO_Ens_Trans says:
*OPS*: The warp drive just shutdown, sir. I'm not sure what's wrong 
CEO_Ens_Trans says:
::Looks around at the various readouts in front of him, not finding any obvious errors in the warp system::
OPS_LtCmdr_Chaser says:
:: hurries down to the OPS console to check power distribution ::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: Taking note of what is going on, goes back to her work, leaving others their jobs.::
CEO_Ens_Trans says:
::Checks the external sensor panel across the room::
CTO_LtCmdr_Ryan says:
*CEO*: Just so you know...there's a case of rubber bands in the locker on the second level.  ::Grins::
FCO_Ens_Crashalot says:
OPS: Unknown, but it may have something to do with that shudder we felt.
OPS_LtCmdr_Chaser says:
:: stifles a laugh at the CTO trying to remain dignified as she returns to the command level ::
CEO_Ens_Trans says:
*OPS*: Sir, there is some sort of harmonic resonance between the warp reactor and subspace - probably caused by a subspace ripple.
OPS_LtCmdr_Chaser says:
FCO: All stop.
OPS_LtCmdr_Chaser says:
CSO: Analysis of this r-ripple.
FCO_Ens_Crashalot says:
OPS: All stop.  ::pushes the appropriate touch pads on his console.;;
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: Nods and runs a scan of that area.::
OPS_LtCmdr_Chaser says:
CTO: Ar-re you detecting anything hostile in or near-r that r-ripple?
CEO_Ens_Trans says:
::Runs from panel to panel, trying to counteract the subspace interference::
CTO_LtCmdr_Ryan says:
OPS: Negative, Commander, scans are clear.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ryan says:
CSO: Perhaps the anamoly is emitting some kind of resonance that is interfering with our warp reactor?
OPS_LtCmdr_Chaser says:
CTO: Yellow aler-t. 
CTO_LtCmdr_Ryan says:
::Taps the console and brings the ship to yellow alert status::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: Her hands add the data to previous ones.::  OPS:  The ripples appear to be coming from the anamoly.  It looks like there is a pattern... an interval of every 23 minutes.  Hmmm...  It appears the diameter has increased as well by about 4 km.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
CTO:  Possible... let me run a check on that.
OPS_LtCmdr_Chaser says:
*CEO* Can you cor-rect this inter-rfer-rence and get war-rp power-r back online ?
CEO_Ens_Trans says:
*Ops*: I'm attempting to do so now, Sir.
CEO_Ens_Trans says:
::Investigates whether the shields will protect against the resonance::
CTO_LtCmdr_Ryan says:
OPS: If that anamoly is in fact emitting a resonance, the only way to correct the problem is to back away from it.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
CTO:  The resonances appear to be out of sync with the warp core’s energy.  It could be possible it is throwing it off.
OPS_LtCmdr_Chaser says:
CSO: What kind of star-r ar-re we dealing with?
OPS_LtCmdr_Chaser says:
CSO: Time to the next r-ripple?
CTO_LtCmdr_Ryan says:
::Raises an eyebrow at the FCO:: OPS: I suggest we back away from the anamoly until our warp reactor comes back online then try to figure out a way to shield the ship from the resonance.
CEO_Ens_Trans says:
*OPS*: It looks like I can get us up and running again sir, but we're going to have problems again if we keep running into these ripples.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
OPS:  Given its very small size, it could be a neutron star.  I would say a black hole, but my readings show the star to be both solid and gaseous.
CEO_Ens_Trans says:
::Directs an EO to run the manual warp core restart sequence::
CEO_Ens_Trans says:
::Watches as the warp core begins to glow again::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
CTO:  Engineering might be able to match it if they are careful and it is not too far off.  I am not an engineer though and cannot say if it is close enough we could do this.
OPS_LtCmdr_Chaser says:
FCO: Back us off.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
OPS:  Time to next ripple... 17 minutes, 10 seconds.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ryan says:
OPS: If it's a black hole we must move back before we get sucked into the gravity field.
CEO_Ens_Trans says:
*OPS*: Main power is back online. I should have warp for you shortly.
FCO_Ens_Crashalot says:
OPS: Backing off, but I'm not fighting any gravity fields.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ryan says:
::Mumbles: Yeah, not yet::
OPS_LtCmdr_Chaser says:
*CEO*:  Good wor-rk, Chaser-r out.

ACTION: Claymore's warp core comes back online and main power is restored.

CEO_Ens_Trans says:
::Heads to the master control console and begins a level 5 diagnostic of the warp drive and power systems::
OPS_LtCmdr_Chaser says:
FCO: Plot us a cour-rse out of her-re, leaving us the best  sensor-r angles so we can collect data as we leave.
FCO_Ens_Crashalot says:
OPS: Course plotted and laid in.
OPS_LtCmdr_Chaser says:
FCO: Engage.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ryan says:
CSO: Suggest launching a probe.
FCO_Ens_Crashalot says:
OPS: What speed?
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: Frowns as she looks at the data and runs it through the computer.::  CTO: Agreed... probably a good idea, especially as I have nothing in the database to compare this too.
OPS_LtCmdr_Chaser says:
CSO : By all means launch as many pr-robes as you feel necessar-ry.
OPS_LtCmdr_Chaser says:
FCO: Your-r descr-etion, in leaving the best speed and angle for-r our-r sensor-rs, Ensign.
FCO_Ens_Crashalot says:
OPS: Ok, fine.  Engaging at 3/4 impulse.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
*CEO*:  Engineering.  Do you have any class I and II probes ready for launch?
OPS_LtCmdr_Chaser says:
FCO: Be r-ready to go to war-rp five minutes before the next pulse fr-rom that star-r.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ryan says:
::Downs the last of her coffee, now cold and hands the empty mug to a tactical officer to recyle back into the system::
OPS_LtCmdr_Chaser says:
CSO: Time to the next pulse/
OPS_LtCmdr_Chaser says:
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CEO_Ens_Trans says:
::Taps a panel to confirm inventory:: *CSO*: We have half a dozen of each, sir.

ACTION: Sensors register another ripple approaching Claymore.

CSO_Lt_Senn says:
OPS: I have another one approaching now... it should hit us in 3 minutes.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ryan says:
::Looks at the sensor monitor and eyes widen as the ripple approaches::
OPS_LtCmdr_Chaser says:
FCO: War-rp nine, engage!
OPS_LtCmdr_Chaser says:
FCO: Present heading war-rp nine, now !
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
*CEO*:  Please prepare the class I probe first... let's see what it does before launching a couple of class II's.
FCO_Ens_Crashalot says:
OPS: If we engage warp and that ripple hits us, it could shut us right down again with disastrous effects.
CEO_Ens_Trans says:
*CSO*: Aye, sir.
OPS_LtCmdr_Chaser says:
:: wants to growl at the FCO for not following orders:: FCO: Get us out of the wake of that pulse.
CEO_Ens_Trans says:
::Preps a class I probe for launch::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
*CEO*:  As soon as you are ready, go ahead and launch it.  Cooridinates coming through to you now.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ryan says:
OPS: Diverting power to the aft shields.  ::Taps the console::
CEO_Ens_Trans says:
::Launches a class I probe::

ACTION: Before the FCO can engage warp, the ripple hits Claymore.  Nothing happens.
ACTION: Claymore goes to warp nine on an escape vector.

CSO_Lt_Senn says:
Hmmm... OPS: As far as I can tell, that last ripple had no affect on us.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
OPS:  Also... the time between ripples has increase as well as the anomaly... by... ::Glances down at the numbers.:: 5.5 km.
OPS_LtCmdr_Chaser says:
:: Nods to the CSO: CSO: What does the telemetr-ry of the pr-robe tell you.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
OPS:  Telemetry should be coming through soon...
CEO_Ens_Trans says:
*CSO*: I sent the probe off before we went to warp, sir. It should be sending telemetry now.
OPS_LtCmdr_Chaser says:
:: hopes the CO's surgery went well, he is really needed here on the bridge ::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
*CEO*:  Thank you... it is working perfectly.
CEO_Ens_Trans says:
*CSO*: Do you want those Class II's prepped as well?
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: Raises an eyebrow.::  OPS:  Telemetry translated... Our anomaly is not one, but many... :: turns around::  We are looking at numbers in the millions.  They appear to have star characteristics.
FCO_Ens_Crashalot says:
OPS: I have us an a gentle arc around the anomaly in case you want to return.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
*CEO*:  Yes... send them to... :: Looks and sends::  these co-oridnates.
CEO_Ens_Trans says:
*CSO*: Aye, sir - Launching now. ::Having prepped a pair of class II probes in advance, launches them towards the given coordinates::
OPS_LtCmdr_Chaser says:
:: glares at the FCO with a fully armed Klingon-like stare:: FCO: Not at this time, Ensign.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: glances at the screen, watching the probes quickly getting smaller on the main screen.::

ACTION: The probes launch and within minutes are swept up into a gravity well shaping up around the anomaly.  Contact is lost with all probes.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ryan says:
FCO: Suggest you adjust your course according to the rate of growth of the anamoly and the rate of the ripples.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
OPS:  We have four probes now... dang... now we have none.
OPS_LtCmdr_Chaser says:
FCO: Plot a cour-rse away fr-rom this anamoly and put some distance between it and us, war-rp nine.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ryan says:
::Looks at the monitor:: CSO/OPS: Looks like we have us a probe eating anamoly.  ::Raises eyebrows::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
OPS:  I have a gravity well shaping up around the anomaly.  It just had our probes as an appetizer.  ::Annoyed.::
FCO_Ens_Crashalot says:
OPS: well, which is it?
OPS_LtCmdr_Chaser says:
FCO: Plot us a cour-rse AWAY fr-rom the anamoly war-rp nine and engage.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ryan says:
::Nods in silent agreement with OPS::
OPS_LtCmdr_Chaser says:
:: glances at the annoyed CSO, feeling less and less secure about their present situation ::
FCO_Ens_Crashalot says:
OPS: ::frustrated:: Aye.  ::plots and engages course as ordered::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: Turns to look at Chaser::  OPS:  Commander... not too far.  I would suggest staying ahead of it.  We need to know what is going on.  While in a relatively unoccupied area, that does not mean it cannot reach out further... especially at the speed it is growing.

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