USS Claymore Mission Transcript  10510.25
                                           Episode #226
                                       Sector 920 - Part 14

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OPS_Cmdr_Chaser says:
:: sitting at OPS, holding the conn flying toward the sphere ::
CO_Capt_Taylor_III says:
::Sitting in his chair looking out the view screen::
EO_B`Renak says:
::in main engineering double checking all diagnostics::
CMO_Lt_Senn_Eos says:
::on the bridge, at the secondary science console, which now almost feels "hers"::

ACTION: Claymore's purple fighters engage the two remaining enemy ships.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ryan says:
::In the turbolift with her head stuck inside a panel trying to get it online again.  Mumbles some not so nice words as she taps a few buttons inside the panel::
CSO_Lt_Senn_Eris says:
:: At science, keeping a close scan on the station, looking for any vulnerable spots.::
CSO_Lt_Senn_Eris says:
CO:  Your purple eaters are engaging the two remaining vessels.
OPS_Cmdr_Chaser says:
:: adjusts course for optimal attack angle on the way in, puts the sphere on the view screen ::
CMO_Lt_Senn_Eos says:
::chuckles softly at Eris' comment::

ACTION: The sphere looks as placid as ever and the dampening field is as strong as ever.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ryan says:
::Stands up and kicks the panel:: Panel: Work, you piece of junk!  ::Huffs::
EO_B`Renak says:
::sees that three of the diagnostics come back negative and goes to where the console is andfinds another burned out relay::
CO_Capt_Taylor_III says:
CSO: Excellent...hopefully we can have some closure there.
CSO_Lt_Senn_Eris says:
:: Scans the area that was weakest last time and where the weapon detonated.::

ACTION: The turbolift containing the CTO suddenly jerks into motion.

CSO_Lt_Senn_Eris says:
CO:  The sphere is sending out another pulse.
CO_Capt_Taylor_III says:
CSO: Any idea what kind?
CTO_LtCmdr_Ryan says:
::Stumbles against the turbolift wall as it suddenly springs back to life:: Self: I should have been an engineer!  ::Picks up the small engineering kit and tucks it under her arm as she rides to the Bridge::
OPS_Cmdr_Chaser says:
:: flies the Claymore right at the sphere, it is do or die now ::
CSO_Lt_Senn_Eris says:
CO:  The pulse is the same as it was when we first recorded it.  I am also picking up another energy... probably another pulse.  That would mean they are picking up the tempo.
CMO_Lt_Senn_Eos says:
::looks over at her twin's console to compare their readings of the sphere::
CSO_Lt_Senn_Eris says:
CMO:  You want to check the life signs around us?
FCO_Ens_Crashalot says:
CO: Shall I fire on the sphere, sir?
CO_Capt_Taylor_III says:
CSO: Would there be any way to shock the pulse...turn it on the sphere...or possibly make it where we can get inside?
CO_Capt_Taylor_III says:
FCO: Not yet...but I'm sure we will soon.
FCO_Ens_Crashalot says:
::looks disapointed::
CTO_LtCmdr_Ryan says:
::Tries to straighten out her uniform but it is just too badly wrinkled.  Runs her fingers through her hair as the turbolift slowly comes to a stop.  Exits onto the Bridge and notices the Captain back in the chair and smiles as she makes her way to tactical:: CO: Welcome back, Sir.  ::Sets the engineering kit under her console::
FCO_Ens_Crashalot says:
::sees the CTO arrive on the bridge and steps aside::
CTO_LtCmdr_Ryan says:
CO: Sorry, I was delayed, Sir.  Turbolift went on the fritz.  I was stuck in there for over an hour.
CO_Capt_Taylor_III says:
CTO: Welcome back yourself...how was the umm...ride?
OPS_Cmdr_Chaser says:
:: monitors communcations for any sign of a hail ::
CSO_Lt_Senn_Eris says:
CO: Ummm... let me see if the computer can assist.  I am not very certain on that.
FCO_Ens_Crashalot says:
CO: Would you like me to resume conn, sir?
CTO_LtCmdr_Ryan says:
::Nods to Crashalot as he steps aside:: FCO: Thanks for minding the store, Ensign.
CO_Capt_Taylor_III says:
CSO: Very good.  FCO: That would be fine.  
CSO_Lt_Senn_Eris says:
:: Imputs the perameters into the computer to see what it comes up with.::
CMO_Lt_Senn_Eos says:
CSO: On it...
CTO_LtCmdr_Ryan says:
CO: The ride, Sir....well, it was long.  ::Smiles::
CMO_Lt_Senn_Eos says:
::thinks the CTO's ride was certainly not as good as her last. She smirks::
OPS_Cmdr_Chaser says:
:: is relieved to be turning over the conn as Crashalot sits down ::
FCO_Ens_Crashalot says:
::nods back at the CTO as he takes his seat at the Conn. Nods to Chaser after logging into the console::
CMO_Lt_Senn_Eos says:
::shakes her head as the few tricks she tries to enhance their scans do not yield positive results:: CSO: The dampening field is still working fine it seems. I can't tell if there's anyone at all in there.
CO_Capt_Taylor_III says:
CTO: Sounds it.  ::grins::
CTO_LtCmdr_Ryan says:
::Taps her console and opens up a COM to Main Engineering:: *ME*: Ryan to main engineering.  You might want to have someone take a look at turbolift 2.  The panel needs replacing.  Ryan, out.  ::Closes the COM::
CSO_Lt_Senn_Eris says:
:: Imputs an idea and runs a simulation.::
CSO_Lt_Senn_Eris says:
CMO:  It looks like they did a quick repair job... of Fizer lent a hand.   It would be nice to know how he fits in with all of this.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ryan says:
::Looks around the Bridge:: All: Anyone want to bring me up to speed?
CMO_Lt_Senn_Eos says:
CSO: I have long since quit at trying to understand Fizer. ::keeps hoping and scanning the sphere:: Still... I... ::decides to shut up::
CO_Capt_Taylor_III says:
CTO: Well at the moment...we are having fun.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ryan says:
::Tilts her head to one side slightly:: CO: Fun, Sir?
CO_Capt_Taylor_III says:
CTO: Well aren't games suppose to be fun Commander?  I think all these little "helps" are well, helping us to win the game.  
CSO_Lt_Senn_Eris says:
CMO:  OK sis... what do you think of this.  The wave appears to be made up of 30% anti-gagarin particles, 20% stabalized protomater, would love to get our hands on that, and 50% karzba radiation to carry it.  Using the reflector dish, we create an anti-wave?  We do not have the power to neutralize it, but maybe we can 'force' a hole

ACTION: The sphere sends out another pulse.  Sensors show the galaxy expanded by 2%.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ryan says:
::Mumbles:: Self: Game?  Win the game?  ::Looks at the CO and wonders if the CMO released him a bit too soon:: CO: I won't ask anything else, Sir.  ::Turns back to the tactical monitors::
OPS_Cmdr_Chaser says:
:: thinks the CSO is nutzo, but stays silent still listening for communications ::
CSO_Lt_Senn_Eris says:
CMO:  Darn... there goes another.  They are getting closer together.
CO_Capt_Taylor_III says:
CTO: Could be wise.  ::grins::
CSO_Lt_Senn_Eris says:
CO:  Sir, another wave has been sent.  The last one increased the galaxy by 2%.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ryan says:
::Sees another pulse coming:: CO: Looks like it's business as usual with the sphere.
CMO_Lt_Senn_Eos says:
::shakes her head:: CSO: We could... I wonder what exactly stabilizes their protomatter, however... ::taps her console::
CO_Capt_Taylor_III says:
CSO: Well whatever that pulse is...we can safely say...its what is increasing the expanse of this galaxy...
CSO_Lt_Senn_Eris says:
CO:  Yea... and I have an idea... not sure if it will work but... :: shrugs::  I will need engineerings help with it.
CMO_Lt_Senn_Eos says:
::after a few seconds, she sends the data to her sister:: CSO: This is a rough draft. How do you think this ::points:: would interact with their protomatter? It's not supposed to be bad enough to be truly destructive...
CO_Capt_Taylor_III says:
CSO: Make it so...I want in that sphere.
CSO_Lt_Senn_Eris says:
CMO:  Hmmm... ::Changes a few links in the formula's model, adding an hydrogen to the base.::  What about that?
OPS_Cmdr_Chaser says:
:: is distracted while looking at the view screen ::
CSO_Lt_Senn_Eris says:
:: Contacts engineering to get the deflector dish ready as well as a surge of power.::
CSO_Lt_Senn_Eris says:
:: Lowers her voice::  CMO:  This will probably damage the deflector dish... think engineering will forgive us?
CMO_Lt_Senn_Eos says:
::her brow knits for a second, as her mind does a few difficult calculations:: CSO: I'll raise you one electron. How about that? ::lowers her voice:: We'll buy them a new one.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ryan says:
::Picks up several small fighter craft on the tactical monitor:: CO: Sir, sensors are picking up several small fighter craft headed this way.
CO_Capt_Taylor_III says:
CTO: Understood. Do we have any more Purple fighters out there?
CSO_Lt_Senn_Eris says:
:: Makes the suggested change and watches the model::  CMO:  Not bad twin... not bad.  I think we have something.  :: Lowers her voice again::  If we win this, they can buy us one.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ryan says:
CO: Looks like a few short of a full squadron, Sir.  ::Pauses a moment:: Purple fighters, Sir?
CMO_Lt_Senn_Eos says:
::chuckles softly:: CSO: They could buy us a whole Akira so we could turn into rogues and torment this galaxy.
CO_Capt_Taylor_III says:
CTO: The ones that Fizer gave us...is there any out there still...in one piece.
CSO_Lt_Senn_Eris says:
:: Glances at the expansion rate::  CMO: At this rate, we have a week to save our galaxy...  :: Frowns::  Twin... the life signs appear to be growing expontentially.
OPS_Cmdr_Chaser says:
:: watches the viewscreen intently, silent in her thoughts ::
CTO_LtCmdr_Ryan says:
::Taps a few buttons on the console:: CO: The computer ID's them as Starfleet fighters....but this is odd, they are not marked in the standard Starfleet paint job.  These are purple....Sir.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ryan says:
CO: Well, if Fizer's fighters are purple, yes.  They're headed this way.  Shall I clear them for docking?
CSO_Lt_Senn_Eris says:
:: Finishes her computations.::  CO:  Sir, according to engineering, it will take 3.5 hours tops to put this together.  :: Sighs and turns to look at him.::  And if this does not work... :: shakes her head::  The life out there is growing expotentially.
CO_Capt_Taylor_III says:
CTO: If they will dock.  It could be a trick...so be ready for anything. 
CO_Capt_Taylor_III says:
CSO: Can we cut it down to less than 3.5 hours?
OPS_Cmdr_Chaser says:
:: opens bay doors, clears the flight deck ::
CTO_LtCmdr_Ryan says:
CO: Aye, Sir.  ::Not really certain what the CO is telling her to do::
CMO_Lt_Senn_Eos says:
CSO: I know. It's life. But... the lives "thinking" are in that sphere ::points:: I won't be unhappy about trees and ants.

ACTION: The fighters dock in standard Starfleet fashion, then just fade away as if they were never there.

CSO_Lt_Senn_Eris says:
CO:  If I were an engineer...  but alas, I am not.  :: Not even a wishful note to her voice.::
CTO_LtCmdr_Ryan says:
CO: Sir, the hanger deck reports that the fighters docked but suddenly disappeared, Sir.  The hanger bay is empty.
CSO_Lt_Senn_Eris says:
CMO:  That is not the life I am worried about.  It is the evolution to beyond that.  And they could be far advanced then us at this rate.
OPS_Cmdr_Chaser says:
:: closes the bay doors ::
CO_Capt_Taylor_III says:
CTO: Looks like we are on our own again.  CSO: Understood...well get cracking.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ryan says:
CO: Aye, Sir.  ::Is totally confused::
CSO_Lt_Senn_Eris says:
:: Looks at her twin.::  CMO:  Did I misunderstand his comment or does he really want me to go help engineering?
FCO_Ens_Crashalot says:
CO: Sir, should I assume standard orbit of the sphere?
CO_Capt_Taylor_III says:
FCO: Yes.
OPS_Cmdr_Chaser says:
:: giggles under her breath at the CSO::
FCO_Ens_Crashalot says:
CO: Cool, sir.  Standard orbit.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ryan says:
CO: If you don't mind me asking, what is the plan, Sir?
CMO_Lt_Senn_Eos says:
::closes her eyes for a second:: CSO: Do you understand me now when I say... ::hears Eris' question and looks at her:: He's got to be kidding.
CMO_Lt_Senn_Eos says:
CSO: I believe he wants you to talk them into working faster.
CO_Capt_Taylor_III says:
CMO: I am.   ::looks back over to the CTO: Plan...well win...and get side that sphere.
CSO_Lt_Senn_Eris says:
Ahhh... CMO:  That I can do.  Do you have that old whip?
CO_Capt_Taylor_III says:
CMO: ...and that is correct.
CSO_Lt_Senn_Eris says:
CO:  Captain, I need to head down to the labs.  I leave the whip in the doctors gentle hands.
CO_Capt_Taylor_III says:
CTO: Fizer wanted us to go to the sphere so alas...we go...and whatever is there is important...it has to be.
CMO_Lt_Senn_Eos says:
::smiles at the Captain and her sister:: CSO: Sure, I always carry it with me. ::shows an "invisible" whip::
CO_Capt_Taylor_III says:
CSO: Excellent...  ::grins::
CTO_LtCmdr_Ryan says:
::Nods to the CO:: CO: Get inside the sphere...is that our objective?  Is that what it will take to win this "game"?
OPS_Cmdr_Chaser says:
:: just wants this mission to be over so they can go home ::
CSO_Lt_Senn_Eris says:
:: Whispers.::  CMO:  Not that one... :: Wigh a grin at her sister, turns to head off the bridge.::

ACTION: The sphere sends off two pulses...one right after the other.  The galaxy expands by 8%.

CO_Capt_Taylor_III says:
CTO: I hope.  At the moment...I have no other ideas.  If we can get inside we can stop the expanding pluse and maybe win this little game.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ryan says:
CO: I thought our objective was to keep the sphere from expanding this galaxy to the point it would take over Federation space?
CSO_Lt_Senn_Eris says:
:: As the lift doors close, she sends it down to the main science lab, working through their plan... looking at all the possible ways it that could go wrong.::
CO_Capt_Taylor_III says:
CTO: Oh...it is...but I'd also like to win this game...because whatever is happening here...is all Fizer's doing...and I figure when we beat him...he can fix things.
CMO_Lt_Senn_Eos says:
::sends a message to engineering and then reports what sensors have just registered:: CO: Two more pulses, Captain. Expansion... 8 percent.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ryan says:
CO: With all due respect, Sir...what makes you think he will fix things?
CO_Capt_Taylor_III says:
CMO: Understood.  Keep me posted.
CSO_Lt_Senn_Eris says:
:: As the lift stops she shakes her head and decides not to tell the captain all the possibilities she could think of.  Stepping off, she turns toward the left and the main science lab.::
CO_Capt_Taylor_III says:
CTO: I do know that he will.  But I figure he likes to play...and two can play.
OPS_Cmdr_Chaser says:
:: starts to feel a bit shaky at station, thinks she better eat soon ::
CMO_Lt_Senn_Eos says:
CO: Will do. ::lowers her voice, most to herself:: It's just... not a nice prospect.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ryan says:
CO: I don't trust him, Sir.  I say we find a way to get inside, plant some explosives and blow the sphere to kingdom come, whether we make it out alive or not.
CSO_Lt_Senn_Eris says:
:: Entering the lab, she nods to a few scientists working there, as she calls together a small team.  Perhaps between three of them, they could get things rolling quicker.::
CO_Capt_Taylor_III says:
CTO: That could be a good idea...however...that may cause more damage than anything.
FCO_Ens_Crashalot says:
::looks over at OPS::  I'm glad they get to have all the fun...::motions to the rear of the bridge::
CSO_Lt_Senn_Eris says:
:: Entering a small side lab, the three of them quickly begin putting things together as well as hopfullying removing a few of those not so good possabilities.::
OPS_Cmdr_Chaser says:
:: lookes a bit dazed at the Captain:: CO: Yes, sir-r.
CO_Capt_Taylor_III says:
OPS: You look terrible...please go eat and rest...Now.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ryan says:
::Pulls a towel and cleaning solution out from under the console and begins cleaning the tactical station of all the debris from the battle::
OPS_Cmdr_Chaser says:
:: looks at the Captain with sorrowful eyes :: CO: Aye, sir-r.  :: stands from her console and heads directly off the bridge ::
CSO_Lt_Senn_Eris says:
:: Stops for a second.::  *CTO*:  If you have any idea where you would like to remodel that sphere to accomodate a new entryway, I need to know relatively soon.
FCO_Ens_Crashalot says:
::takes over OPS duties and orders a recalibration of lateral thrusters::
CO_Capt_Taylor_III says:
::ushers her on::
CMO_Lt_Senn_Eos says:
::watches Chaser leave the bridge, feeling awfully guilty::
CMO_Lt_Senn_Eos says:
::continues bargaining with engineering::
OPS_Cmdr_Chaser says:
:: leans against the bulkhead in the lift, feeling drained ::
CTO_LtCmdr_Ryan says:
*CSO*: Right.  Give me a few, I'll get back to you, Lieutenant.
CSO_Lt_Senn_Eris says:
*CTO*: Acknowledged.  ::Returns to her work.::

ACTION: The sphere lets off another pulse.  Expansion is 16%.

OPS_Cmdr_Chaser says:
:: exits the lift and runs right into Dr. T'ail ::
CMO_Lt_Senn_Eos says:
::feels suddenly tired:: CO: Captain, another pulse. 16% expansion of the anomaly. ::corrects herself:: The galaxy. ::corrects herself again:: Whatever.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ryan says:
::Checks her sensors and brings up a schematic of the sphere and studies it for a moment:: *CSO*: Ryan here, Lieutenant.  After carefull study and taking into consideration the dampening field and that the sphere is perfectly round, I'd say pick a spot and go for it.
CO_Capt_Taylor_III says:
CMO: Understood.  

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