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 U.S.S. Claymore
						
 Mission Transcript

 Stardate 10507.26

Episode – 216

   Sector 920- Part 5

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OPS_LtCmdr_Chaser says:
:: sitting with her hands folded in her lap, her tail rigid behind her, not too happy with the whole situation ::
FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
::at the helm::
CTO_LtCmdr_Ryan says:
::Standing at the tactical station trying to come up with any ideas to stop the growth of the anomaly.  Light bulb goes on in her head::  OPS: We can try firing a photon torpedo into the event horizon.  It might slow down the growth rate.  ::Wonders if it will work::

ACTION: Claymore is at warp 9 away from the anomaly while her CO is in sickbay passing kidney stones the old fashioned way.

CEO_Ens_Trans says:
::Jogs across the Engineering deck to check a display on the other side::
OPS_LtCmdr_Chaser says:
FCO: Take us in a nice cur-rve just stay in LRS, we don't want to get caught in that anomaly.
FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
::monitoring the flight path at warp 9::
FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
OPS: Understood sir.  Making a lazy curve within LRS distance sir.
OPS_LtCmdr_Chaser says:
CTO: Hold on that idea for-r now.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ryan says:
::Frowns:: OPS: Aye.
FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
::begins to give the ship a 45% turn to starboard and maintains the pitch to keep the ship from rolling to sharply::
OPS_LtCmdr_Chaser says:
SO: Do you have an analysis of the telemetr-ry befor-re the pr-robe was destr-royed?
FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
OPS: Maintaining lazy 45% angle to starboard just inside LRS range.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ryan says:
::Sighs:: OPS: What about a phaser burst?  Can we get close enough to fire a phaser burst into the event horizon?
SO_Ens_Theery says:
OPS: The Anomaly is continuing to expand at an exponential rate.  It's still sucking in material from all around.
OPS_LtCmdr_Chaser says:
:: ponders the CTO's suggestion ::
OPS_LtCmdr_Chaser says:
FCO: Keep us safely away from that anomaly, cor-rect cour-rse as needed.
OPS_LtCmdr_Chaser says:
CTO: I don't think this is the time to go any near-rer-r this anomaly.
FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
OPS: Understood sir.  Adjusting course to compensate for rate of increase of anomaly.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ryan says:
::Sighs:: OPS: We have to try something, Commander.  If we don't stop this anomaly from growing it will soon swallow up this whole sector.
OPS_LtCmdr_Chaser says:
CTO:  Can we attach telemetr-ry to a photon tor-rpedo?
CTO_LtCmdr_Ryan says:
OPS: Yes, however I don't think we'll get much information before it blows.
OPS_LtCmdr_Chaser says:
:: stands nervously to her feet ::
OPS_LtCmdr_Chaser says:
:: folds her hands neatly behind her back and stands up as tall as possible :: SO: What do you think of the CTO's idea?
SO_Ens_Theery says:
OPS: Which one?
CTO_LtCmdr_Ryan says:
OPS: We'll need to fly past the anomaly and fire the torpedo at warp.  Once the torpedo enters the event horizon we'll only have seconds to get to a safe distance before it blows.
FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
::thinks of her idea but decides to keep her mouth shut::
OPS_LtCmdr_Chaser says:
*CEO*:  Prepar-re a tor-rpedo with telemetr-ry capabilities.
OPS_LtCmdr_Chaser says:
SO: A photon to close this r-rift.
CEO_Ens_Trans says:
*OPS*: Coming right up, sir.
FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
OPS: Programming evasive maneuvers for escape vectors once the torpedo is launched.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ryan says:
*CEO*: When you have completed the modifications, load the torpedo in forward launching tube two.
SO_Ens_Theery says:
OPS: I think it'll be a waste of a perfectly good photon torpedo.  You're basically firing into what amounts to thousands of small stars.
CEO_Ens_Trans says:
::Grabs another engineer and jogs to a turbolift::
OPS_LtCmdr_Chaser says:
:: ponders a long moment her tail lashing behind her ::
CEO_Ens_Trans says:
::Exits the turbolift at the weapons storage room behind forward tube two::
CEO_Ens_Trans says:
::Pulls a sensor assembly out of a locker on one of the walls and assembles it in the equipment pod of a waiting torpedo::
OPS_LtCmdr_Chaser says:
FCO: Be pr-repar-red to go dir-rectly away fr-rom this anomaly once the tor-rpedo is launched.
SO_Ens_Theery says:
OPS: The anomaly is now 546 km in diameter and growing rapidly.
CEO_Ens_Trans says:
*OPS*: The torpedo is ready, sir. I'm loading it now
FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
::continues to adjust the course of the curve to keep out of range of the gravitational pull::
CEO_Ens_Trans says:
::Heads across the hall to the control room for tube two::
CTO_LtCmdr_Ryan says:
::Gets another idea:: SO: Ensign, please send all the data you have on the anomaly.
SO_Ens_Theery says:
::looks over at the CTO:: Sure thing...sending now.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ryan says:
::Nods and looks down at the data stream:: SO: Receiving data now, thank you.
OPS_LtCmdr_Chaser says:
:: waits for the CTO ::
CEO_Ens_Trans says:
::Heads back to the turbolift, sending his engineer back to Engineering.:: Computer: Bridge
CTO_LtCmdr_Ryan says:
OPS: Torpedo is ready for deployment, Commander.  We need to be at precise coordinates to fire and escape in time.
OPS_LtCmdr_Chaser says:
FCO: Assist the CTO for optimum angle for-r tor-rpedo launch.
CEO_Ens_Trans says:
::Exits onto the bridge and proceeds to the engineering panel at the rear::
FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
OPS: Yes sir.
FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
CTO: Sir what do you need?
OPS_LtCmdr_Chaser says:
:: paces back and forth wishing the Captain was here ::
CTO_LtCmdr_Ryan says:
FCO: Sending the coordinates.  ::Taps the console sending the navigational data to the helm::
FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
::receiving the data and in puts it into the flight control systems::
OPS_LtCmdr_Chaser says:
:: tries not to look as scared as she feels ::
FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
CTO: Data received sir and all equations are locked in and ready for your orders.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ryan says:
OPS: We're ready to begin our approach, Commander.  On your order.

ACTION: The material and debris forming around the anomaly begins to show as a visible event horizon and resembles a miniature spiral galaxy.

OPS_LtCmdr_Chaser says:
:: takes in a deep breath :: CTO: Go ahead.
FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
::has hands ready for launching the program::
CTO_LtCmdr_Ryan says:
FCO: Proceed on my mark....
FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
::watches the view screen with intrigue::
FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
CTO: Waiting on your orders...
CTO_LtCmdr_Ryan says:
FCO: Three, two, one..mark!
OPS_LtCmdr_Chaser says:
:: looks hopefully to the view screen ::
FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
CTO: Engaged sir.
OPS_LtCmdr_Chaser says:
*Sickbay*: Pr-repar-re for anything.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ryan says:
::Taps the console and monitors the chronometer:: 
CTO_LtCmdr_Ryan says:
OPS: Coming up on the target in three...two...one...firing!  ::Taps the console and fires the torpedo:: FCO: Go, Go, Go!
FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
CTO: Executed sir.
FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
::the Claymore lights out of there like a cannon ball::
OPS_LtCmdr_Chaser says:
:: stands perfectly still not knowing quite what to do::
CTO_LtCmdr_Ryan says:
::Scans the anomaly for any changes and frowns:: OPS: No change in the anomaly, Commander, sorry.
OPS_LtCmdr_Chaser says:
CTO: Anything useful fr-rom the telemetr-ry?

ACTION: After firing the torpedo, Claymore executes the escape course.

OPS_LtCmdr_Chaser says:
SO: Coor-rdinate with the CTO and look at that data.
SO_Ens_Theery says:
::mumbles:: I told ya so....
CTO_LtCmdr_Ryan says:
OPS: As I expected, nothing of significance was transmitted.  I'm going over the data we have so far.  I may have another suggestion in a few minutes.
SO_Ens_Theery says:
OPS: What there is of it, sure.
FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
OPS: Sir you want me to keep going or come around.  We are safely out of distance from any shock waves.
OPS_LtCmdr_Chaser says:
:: glances over at the SO and says nothing ::
FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
::watches her heading and readings::
OPS_LtCmdr_Chaser says:
:: looks back at the FCO:: FCO: R-resume our-r cour-rse around then anomaly at a safe distance.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ryan says:
::Finds something interesting in the data and looks over to the science station:: SO: Ensign, can you come here a minute, please?
SO_Ens_Theery says:
::moves quickly to the CTO's station::
FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
OPS: Understood sir.  Returning  back the way we came and re executing the 45% angle around the anomaly just out side of its effects.
OPS_LtCmdr_Chaser says:
CTO: Send our cur-rent findings to Star-rfleet Headquar-rter-rs pr-rior-rity one.  We need some fur-rther-r dir-rection her-re.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ryan says:
::Taps her console then looks at the SO and hovers over the monitor:: SO: Look at this element.  ::Magnifies the display::
FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
::enters the commands and watches as the Claymore returns to her lazy 45% angle around the anomaly::
CTO_LtCmdr_Ryan says:
OPS: Aye.  ::Taps the console and relays the report to SF HQ::
SO_Ens_Theery says:
CTO: I see it.  It may account for the radiation we got from the torpedo's telemetry.
FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
::hears the word radiation:: CTO: Radiation? Sir? what type?
CTO_LtCmdr_Ryan says:
::Tilts her head slightly and grins:: SO: If we can reconfigure the deflector dish to emit a high burst of betrion energy, it may cause a reaction.
OPS_LtCmdr_Chaser says:
CEO:  Any suggestions on how we might be able to extend telemetr-ry fr-rom our-r pr-robes?
CTO_LtCmdr_Ryan says:
FCO: Don't worry, Lieutenant.  Our shields have been modified to protect us from the radiation.  ::Smiles::
SO_Ens_Theery says:
CTO: It may, but the energy required for such a burst would fry our long-range sensors.
CEO_Ens_Trans says:
OPS: We can keep sending out stronger stuff, but as long as there's interference from the radiation I don't think we're going to get a signal from anything we have onboard
CTO_LtCmdr_Ryan says:
::Nods:: SO: Sensors can be repaired.  ::Smiles::
OPS_LtCmdr_Chaser says:
:: listens to the CTO and SO ::
OPS_LtCmdr_Chaser says:
CEO: What about better-r shielding for-r the pr-robe?
FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
CTO: No it is not that I worry about the protection but more o what type of radiation.  Sometimes different radiation have different effects on guidance systems.
CEO_Ens_Trans says:
OPS: I don't think anything we can come up with can stand up to a gravitational force that strong sir
CTO_LtCmdr_Ryan says:
::Nods:: SO: Well, we have a new CEO aboard.....::Thinks::....if we shore up the shields, divert power to the engines....it's possible.
OPS_LtCmdr_Chaser says:
:: Nods to the CEO some what disheartened ::
CTO_LtCmdr_Ryan says:
::Looks up from the monitor at OPS:: OPS: We may have something, Commander.
OPS_LtCmdr_Chaser says:
CTO:   Tell me.
SO_Ens_Theery says:
::mumbles:: yeah, it also possible we'll get blown up....
OPS_LtCmdr_Chaser says:
:: nods to the CTO hiding her uncertainty ::
CTO_LtCmdr_Ryan says:
OPS: If we reconfigure the deflector dish to emit a high burst of betrion energy and fire it into the anomaly, it will cause a reaction, hopefully slowing the growth of the anomaly.  However we'll need to get within short range sensor range to do it.
FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
Self: This is not going to be a smooth ride at all if we do survive this one.
SO_Ens_Theery says:
::moves back to the science station and calls up fresh readings before the sensors are blown out::
CTO_LtCmdr_Ryan says:
OPS: We'll need to shore up our shields and divert power from non-essential systems to the engines.  It's dangerous but I think it may work.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ryan says:
OPS: Oh and we'll lose long-range sensors.
OPS_LtCmdr_Chaser says:
FCO: In your-r opinion will we be able to get out of the way of the anomaly if we get that close?
OPS_LtCmdr_Chaser says:
:: thinks about losing LRS and frowns quite obviously in the CTO's direction ::
FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
OPS: You would have to pull energy from everywhere in order for the warp engines to break the heavy gravitational pull of that anomaly and the distance needed for the CTO's idea to work.
CEO_Ens_Trans says:
OPS: On the plus side, I think I can muster up enough power to give this a shot, sir.
OPS_LtCmdr_Chaser says:
SO:  Your-r opinion?
SO_Ens_Theery says:
OPS: The anomaly has now grown to 1.3 AUs in diameter, and I'm seeing evidence of smaller stars forming around the larger center anomaly.
OPS_LtCmdr_Chaser says:
:: smiles nervously at the CEO ::
 SO_Ens_Theery says:
OPS: Anything is worth a try at this point.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ryan says:
FCO: Oh and to answer your question from earlier, Lieutenant.  If we don't stop this anomaly, we won't need to worry about guidance systems.  ::Smiles weakly::
FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
::looks at the young CEO::  CEO: You are going to need to close down just about everything just to get enough power for the engines.
OPS_LtCmdr_Chaser says:
SO : Is ther-re anything in this ar-rea of space that we stand to lose in this?
FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
CTO: Understood sir.  Just trying to be of some use sir.
OPS_LtCmdr_Chaser says:
:: thinking like an operations officer she knows the power distribution will have to be exactly on and thinks about resuming her normal station for the time being ::
CEO_Ens_Trans says:
::grins at Rochelle:: FCO: Don't worry, sir. We'll have just enough to keep most of the air in here
SO_Ens_Theery says:
OPS: Not in this immediate sector.  However, the next closest system is 4 light years away and it has a population of 34 billion humanoids in a pre-industrial civilization.
FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
CEO: Now that is the answer I would have given to my CO when I was a CEO.
FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
::smiles widely at the CEO::
OPS_LtCmdr_Chaser says:
FCO: Time until the anomaly r-reaches that system?
FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
OPS: Checking sir.
SO_Ens_Theery says:
OPS: ::answering for the FCO:: At the current rate of growth, and that varies, it'll reach that system in 3 days.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ryan says:
::Frowns as OPS tries to make up her mind.  Thinks: I know she's nervous about making decisions but we have to try something...::
FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
::hands begin to compute the distance and time to system and arrival of anomaly::
FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
OPS: Confirmed sir 3 days at current rate of growth.
OPS_LtCmdr_Chaser says:
ALL:  It looks like we have no choice, we have to tr-ry to contain this befor-re it engulfs 34 billion people. CTO: Let's do it.
CEO_Ens_Trans says:
::Turns back to his panel and starts shutting down non-essential systems::
OPS_LtCmdr_Chaser says:
FCO: Send out a locator-r beacon.
CEO_Ens_Trans says:
OPS: We're going to have to isolate non-essential personnel to two or three decks and cut life support on the rest of the ship.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ryan says:
::Nods, a bit relieved:: All: Okay, you all know what we need to do, so let's get on it!  Reconfiguring deflector dish.
FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
::begins to enter new course corrections:: OPS: Understood sir.  ::keys in the code and authorization for the locator beacon::
OPS_LtCmdr_Chaser says:
CEO: Don't for-rget to monitor-r power-r distr-ribution we need no inter-ruptions if we ar-re to sur-rvive this.
CEO_Ens_Trans says:
OPS: Understood sir... perfectly.
FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
OPS: Beacon ready and launched sir.  ::continues to enter the corrections taking in acount of the size and growth of the anomaly::
CTO_LtCmdr_Ryan says:
::Taps the console as she reads the display, making the necessary modifications to the deflector array::
SO_Ens_Theery says:
OPS: Anomaly is now 1.8 AU's.
FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
::is getting an uneasy feeling about the situation::
CEO_Ens_Trans says:
OPS: I'm at 96% of required power
OPS_LtCmdr_Chaser says:
CEO : Pull in the batter-ries.
CEO_Ens_Trans says:
OPS: Aye, sir.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ryan says:
::Makes a few last minute adjustments to the deflector array:: OPS: Deflector array is ready.
CEO_Ens_Trans says:
::Ties in the batteries:: OPS: That does it sir - but just barely. This is going to have to work smoothly...
CTO_LtCmdr_Ryan says:
::Turns to look at the CEO:: CEO: Status report, Ensign.
CEO_Ens_Trans says:
::Feeds the power through to the deflector:: CTO: You've got everything I can give you, Commander.
OPS_LtCmdr_Chaser says:
:: takes in a deep breath and sits as calmly as possible in the command chair her chin slightly raised and her eyes determined. FCO: Take us in, precisely at the CTO's coordinates.
OPS_LtCmdr_Chaser says:
CTO: At your-r descr-retion, no need for-r order-rs now.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ryan says:
FCO: You'll need to bring us to the precise coordinates and hold position for three seconds before engaging engines for our escape.
FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
OPS: Understood sir.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ryan says:
OPS: All systems ready, Commander.
OPS_LtCmdr_Chaser says:
:: grips the command chair tightly ::
OPS_LtCmdr_Chaser says:
CTO: Let's go.
FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
CTO: Understood sir doing it now.  ::hands input the precise coordinates and readies the escape vector but adds another one just in case::
FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
OPS/CTO: Ready sirs.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ryan says:
FCO: Whenever you're ready, Lieutenant.
FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
CTO: Engaging now sir.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ryan says:
::Crosses her fingers and takes a deep breath::
FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
::hand touches the pad and watches and waits::
CTO_LtCmdr_Ryan says:
OPS: We'll need a three second burst....
OPS_LtCmdr_Chaser says:
:: thinks about home for a split second before fixing her gaze on the view screen ::
OPS_LtCmdr_Chaser says:
FCO: Go ahead.
FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
CTO: Sir we are in position sir.

ACTION: Claymore sweeps in gracefully towards the center of the anomaly.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ryan says:
All: Firing betrion burst!
CTO_LtCmdr_Ryan says:
::Hits the button on her console::
OPS_LtCmdr_Chaser says:
:: stands slowly to her feet thinking it is a good day to die ::
 CTO_LtCmdr_Ryan says:
All: Three....two....one....

ACTION: Claymore goes totally dark and silent as the deflector pulse fires....

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