Host SMDave says:
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CNS_Lt_Renor says:
::Returns to the Bridge from the Halas's lounge.::
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
::on the \bridge at his station::
OPS_LtCmdr_Davis says:
::already on the Bridge at Operations, messing around with the computer::
Host ACO_Cmdr_TShara says:
::leaves her ready room and heads to the briefing room to get ready for the meeting.::
OPS_LtCmdr_Davis says:
::fiddles with his collar just a little, and starts wondering if he's gaining weight or something::
ACTO_Lt_Curtis says:
::was only able to get into uniform, the tight neck rubbing against the prosthetics as he makes his way uncomfortably to the meeting room::
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
::Walks through the bridge making his way to the briefing room.::
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
::locks down his station and leaves for the briefing room::
OPS_LtCmdr_Davis says:
::stands up and makes way for the briefing room as well, figuring now's as good a time as any::
OPS_LtCmdr_Davis says:
:;enters the room from the Bridge and makes way for one of the open seats::
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
::enters the briefing room::
ACTO_Lt_Curtis says:
::follows the milling officers and picks a chair in an open section, still feeling out of place with this crew::
Host ACO_Cmdr_TShara says:
::nods as she sees Commander Davis and Hayward enter the room.::
OPS_LtCmdr_Davis says:
::sits down and twitches at his collar a little bit, finally settling on the fact that it's going to be annoying::
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
::nods back and takes a seat::
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
::Enters the briefing room and takes a seat at the table.:: ACO: Commander.  ::Nods.::
Host ACO_Cmdr_TShara says:
::nods to Lieutenant Curtis and takes her seat as well while they wait for the others.::
OPS_LtCmdr_Davis says:
::offer half-a-nod to T'Shara and looks at some of the other officers in attendance::
Host ACO_Cmdr_TShara says:
CNS: Lieutenant.  ::nods::
SO_Ens_Loren says:
::steps into the briefing room, and finds himself a seat as far away from the actual senior officers as possible... he so shouldn't be here::
OPS_LtCmdr_Davis says:
::offers Loren a polite nod as well, recognizing the face from one of the personnel files he had sifted through after the latest round of transfers::
ACTO_Lt_Curtis says:
::puts a padd down on the table and sits back, trying to ignore the urge to loosen his collar::
Host ACO_Cmdr_TShara says:
::nods to Ensign Loren::  All: It looks like we are all here and can begin.
SO_Ens_Loren says:
::returns the nod, but only vaguely::  OPS: Sir... ::settles back in his seat... who was he again?::
OPS_LtCmdr_Davis says:
::grins a little at Loren, then folds his hands and tries to focus on T'Shara::
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
::looks toward the captain::
Host ACO_Cmdr_TShara says:
::crossing her legs and looking around at the others at the table.::  All: We're here to go over what the away team encountered and our next plan of action.  We were told that they will be testing us to see why we are here.  With that said we don't know what their capabilities are so I want all departments to be prepared.
OPS_LtCmdr_Davis says:
::exhales, the momentarily lull increasing his curiosity::
ACTO_Lt_Curtis says:
::remains attentive, schooling himself to ignore the itching on his neck::
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
::Listens::
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
::Thinking about the situation before commenting.::
Host ACO_Cmdr_TShara says:
All:  I am open for suggestions and options at this point.
SO_Ens_Loren says:
::raises an eyebrow just a little, but doesn't say anything... he really should have paid more attention to the mission brief that didn't actually concern him::
OPS_LtCmdr_Davis says:
::his focus isn't hard to maintain, as T'Shara isn't hard on the eye at all; he starts to think Daylan was a lucky man, but he quickly blinks the thought away::
ACTO_Lt_Curtis says:
::clears his throat to call the captain's attention::
OPS_LtCmdr_Davis says:
::looks at Curtis::
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
ACO: It might be possible to use their own satellites to find out more about them, if we could find a way to use them.
Host ACO_Cmdr_TShara says:
::looks over at Lieutenant Curtis.  Starts to acknowledge as Commander Hayward begins to speak.::  ::Turns her attention to him as she nods to Curtis to let him know he is next.::
SO_Ens_Loren says:
::just sits there, taking it all in, and wondering what the punishment is for wanting to be back below deck::
ACTO_Lt_Curtis says:
::waits his turn, listening to Hayward's suggestion::
Host ACO_Cmdr_TShara says:
CEO: Are we any closer to finding out a way to tap into them now that we actually have one on board Commander.
OPS_LtCmdr_Davis says:
::hears Hayward's comment, and the wheels begin turning inside his mind as he tries to get on the same page as his former superior::
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
ACO: Possibly, but it will take further study
Host ACO_Cmdr_TShara says:
CEO: Understood Commander, I want you to continue your efforts on that.  Put as much personnel on that as needed.
Host ACO_Cmdr_TShara says:
::turns to Curtis knowing he's anxiously waiting.::  ACTO: Lieutenant you had something to say?
OPS_LtCmdr_Davis says:
::nods as he looks at Hayward, figuring he might be able to lend a hand in that effort if the Commander needs it::
ACTO_Lt_Curtis says:
::practically jumping out of his uniform in frustration:: ACO: Yes ma'am. ::glances at Hayward and then returns his attention to T'Shara:: With all due respect to Commander Hayward's plan, there are far more expedient ways to find out what's going on here. They know we're here. They said as much to Lieutenant Senn and I.  They're in possession of masking technology *we* can't penetrate, so they're trying to hide something. And they knowingly attacked and detained representatives of the Federation. We have more than enough justifiable cause to take this to the next level.
OPS_LtCmdr_Davis says:
ACTO: So what's your suggestion, Lieutenant?
Host ACO_Cmdr_TShara says:
ACTO: I don't want to do anything that would be interpreted as hostile at this point.  I would be more interested in making communication contact with them to discuss the situation.  Sending probes down may seem like a neutral stance but obviously they are very worried about people finding out what they are doing.
OPS_LtCmdr_Davis says:
::shrugs a little, trying to limit body language::  
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
ACO: And obviously, the prime directive is not a factor anymore
ACTO_Lt_Curtis says:
::silences himself when his superiors interject::
OPS_LtCmdr_Davis says:
::still waiting for the specifics of Curtis's plan before he decides it is half-baked::
SO_Ens_Loren says:
::folds his hands on the table and shifts his eyes around the room, picking a random spot on the far wall to focus on in an attempt to keep himself at least relatively... here::
Host ACO_Cmdr_TShara says:
CEO: Agreed Commander.  I think the prime directive was violated before we ever entered the system.  Obviously someone has passed on technology to them or progressed them further.  So prime directive has been broken with this culture it stands to reason.
ACTO_Lt_Curtis says:
::clears his throat to call attention again, not wanting to call over the superior officers::
OPS_LtCmdr_Davis says:
ACTO: What's "the next level," exactly?
OPS_LtCmdr_Davis says:
::interjects for Curtis, not really afraid of reprimand at this point, especially since he's not being disrespectful by asking the question::
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
ACTO: Want a cough drop?
Host ACO_Cmdr_TShara says:
::raises an eyebrow at both the CEO and CTO::  ACTO: Go ahead Lieutenant.
ACTO_Lt_Curtis says:
::blushes a little:: CEO: Thank you, no, Commander. ::prompted by Davis, he continues:: OPS/All: They know that we know that they know we're here. No point in pretense anymore. I say we send down a formal party to the launch site -  I would suggest a small security detail - and we get the answers we need. We're not here to change anything.
ACTO_Lt_Curtis says:
All: Our orders are just to find out what's going on.
OPS_LtCmdr_Davis says:
ALL: They've already captured officers...wouldn't an armed party present a volatile element into an already dicey situation?
ACTO_Lt_Curtis says:
OPS: We went unarmed and they acted hostile. I don't see where going unarmed again would be a good idea, sir.
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
::Watches as the officers bicker back and forth thinking he should just leave this unproductive meeting.::
OPS_LtCmdr_Davis says:
::nods in agreement:: ACTO: You're right. But you seem to want to pre-empt the issue. We have other means at our disposal without specifically engaging them.
Host ACO_Cmdr_TShara says:
ACTO/All:  I disagree Lieutenant I'm not about to send an armed detail down to the planets surface.
SO_Ens_Loren says:
::clears his throat after a moment, figuring he wouldn't have been told to show up if the CSO didn't figure he had anything to contribute:: All: We're acting on the assumption they've pretty much declared war on us. We don't know much about them... they know less about us. Their reaction wasn't any different than, say, if someone you didn't know or recognize was snooping around in your back yard...
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
ACO: We could always stun the entire planet from orbit, go down, and see what’s up.
ACTO_Lt_Curtis says:
::suppresses his urge to object:: ACO: Aye, Commander. ::sits back::
OPS_LtCmdr_Davis says:
ACO: Commander Hayward's suggestion seems like our best bet for now. If we have more answers, we can always alter our approach. But once we initiate conflict, we won't get a chance to undo it..
OPS_LtCmdr_Davis says:
ACO/ALL: The satellite thing...not the stun everyone thing...
SO_Ens_Loren says:
::blinks a couple times, and gets up to get a better look out the viewport::
OPS_LtCmdr_Davis says:
::nods to Loren, recognizing his comment as one he agrees with even though he didn't specifically get a chance to address it::
Host ACO_Cmdr_TShara says:
OPS/All:  Agreed Commander I think the satellite for the time being is our best approach until someone can come up with a better plan that is what we will do for now.
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
ACO: Commander if I may.  Should we treat this as a first contact situation from this point on?
Host ACO_Cmdr_TShara says:
CNS: Aye, Lieutenant we should.
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
ACO:  Then our next course of action would be to try and contact the government body.
Host ACO_Cmdr_TShara says:
SO: Ensign you are correct that is how I would expect anyone to react to strangers as we are to them.
SO_Ens_Loren says:
::turns just slightly and starts towards the viewport, pausing and glancing back at the rest of the officers:: All: Um... that... look... normal to anyone? ::notes the current formation of the outside stars::
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
ACO: I would suggest sending another away team down and trying to make contact in a more diplomatic way.
Host SMDave says:
ACTION: As the SO speaks, the collision alert sounds all over the ship.
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
::what is it about this crew and meetings?::
OPS_LtCmdr_Davis says:
ALL: Crikey!  ::literally jumps out of seat and heads directly for the Bridge, just to make sure no one has their feet on the console if nothing else::
Host ACO_Cmdr_TShara says:
*Bridge*: Report.
SO_Ens_Loren says:
::doesn't even wait to be dismissed, knowing the first thing he'll be asked for is what the hell's going on::
ACTO_Lt_Curtis says:
Self: What the? ::tries not to stumble on top of everyone in the rush to the bridge::
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
::Stands from his seat waiting to here what’s going on.::
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
::gets up and walks to the bridge::
OPS_LtCmdr_Davis says:
::makes his way out of the room first and heads for his station, trying to ascertain what is happening::
SO_Ens_Loren says:
::all but runs onto the bridge, and calls up the sensory display::
Host ACO_Cmdr_TShara says:
::stands and heads for the bridge along with the rest of the crew.::
Host SMDave says:
ACTION: The bridge reports that the ship has changed course and is plunging into the planet's atmosphere.
OPS_LtCmdr_Davis says:
Self: What the hell...?
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
::Takes his station::
ACTO_Lt_Curtis says:
::no longer aware of the itching on his neck:: Self: What's going on?
Host ACO_Cmdr_TShara says:
::takes her seat.::  All: Report
OPS_LtCmdr_Davis says:
ACO: Our course has changed, Captain - we're headed into the atmosphere.
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
::runs an internal scan::
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
::Exits the bridge to see what’s going on.::
OPS_LtCmdr_Davis says:
::attempts to access flight control systems to alter their course::
Host ACO_Cmdr_TShara says:
OPS: Bring us back into orbit immediately Commander.
SO_Ens_Loren says:
::runs a scan of the surrounding space just to confirm what he saw in the briefing room:: ACO: It's not just us, captain... the surrounding stars.. they're...
ACTO_Lt_Curtis says:
ACO: Our shields might hold out for a while from contact with the atmosphere, but we can't sustain it too long before they burn out.
Host ACO_Cmdr_TShara says:
ACTO:  Bring us to yellow alert.
OPS_LtCmdr_Davis says:
::hears the console chirp at him, and it's not that friendly kind of chirp he had come to know and love::  ACO: I can't access the helm, Captain.
OPS_LtCmdr_Davis says:
::checks the console again, looking for the reason::  ACO: It looks like the control is locked out from Engineering.
ACTO_Lt_Curtis says:
ACO: Yellow alert, Aye. ::reaches over and chooses the middlemost button on the emergency panel and the alarms start to sound and amber bars of light start to pulse::
OPS_LtCmdr_Davis says:
::initiates manual override of the helm::
SO_Ens_Loren says:
::tries to put the current star map of the surrounding region on screen, in all their wrongly shifting glory::
Host ACO_Cmdr_TShara says:
CEO: Hayward get to engineering now and report back what is going on in your department.
OPS_LtCmdr_Davis says:
::readies an immediate dump of auxiliary power to the shields, quickly signaling Curtis's console that the energy is there should he need it::
Host ACO_Cmdr_TShara says:
Helmsmen:  Keep trying to regain control Ensign.  I want this ship back in it's original orbit immediately.
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
ACO: Aye Ma'am ::leaves for engineering::
Host ACO_Cmdr_TShara says:
SO: Run a level 3 diagnostic on our sensors.  I want to make sure that what we are seeing is what's really happening.
SO_Ens_Loren says:
ACO: I don't need one, captain. I saw the same thing out the viewport... it's definitely happening.
OPS_LtCmdr_Davis says:
<Ens_Flysowell> ACO: Uh....yes ma'am...  ::clumsily combs over console, having more or less no clue what happened or what is happening::
ACTO_Lt_Curtis says:
::sees additional bars light up on the shield control and glances at Davis, nodding his thanks as he transfers additional power to the shields::
OPS_LtCmdr_Davis says:
::still pushes through the override sequence on his console::
ACTO_Lt_Curtis says:
All: It's those damned, Currin. They got someone aboard somehow!
SO_Ens_Loren says:
::sighs, and runs a diagnostic anyway.. first rule of Starfleet survival: don't try to reason with a Vulcan::
ACTO_Lt_Curtis says:
::wrestling with the shield controls::
Host ACO_Cmdr_TShara says:
SO: Understood Ensign.  Can we determine what's causing it is it coming from the satellites?  Are you detecting an energy surge anywhere?
OPS_LtCmdr_Davis says:
::slams console::  ACO: I can't override from here, Captain. Decompressing the shuttle bay might change our angle of descent a little bit, but unless we can get helm control back we aren't going to regain orbit.
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
::arrives in engineering::
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
::Stands behind the CO's chair watching the events.::
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
::accesses his console and attempts to find out what’s going on::
SO_Ens_Loren says:
::runs another scan just to be sure:: ACO: I'm not detecting one, but considering nothing else is doing what it's supposed to I wouldn't put much stock in that just yet.
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
::sees a crewman slumped over the over ride console::
Host ACO_Cmdr_TShara says:
OPS: Noted.
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
*MED*: Medical emergency in engineering ::moves the injured crewman and tries to reset the controls::
Host SMDave says:
ACTION: Shields begin to buckle with the friction of the atmosphere.
Host ACO_Cmdr_TShara says:
OPS: Hold off on decompressing.  Make preparation to do that but not yet.
OPS_LtCmdr_Davis says:
*CEO*: Davis to Engineering. We can't override the lockout from the Bridge. I'll try gaining access through an ODN bypass, but I have a feeling the result will be the same.
ACTO_Lt_Curtis says:
OPS: Maybe if we take the primary core offline and....... no, that won't work. This class doesn't have a dual core. ::curses to himself::
SO_Ens_Loren says:
::tries a scan of the planet itself, looking for anything out of place... well, more out of place then they've already found down there::
OPS_LtCmdr_Davis says:
ACO: Aye, ma'am - standing by for your order.
Host ACO_Cmdr_TShara says:
::holds onto her chair and thinks to herself not again.::
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
*OPS*: I think I've discovered the problem
OPS_LtCmdr_Davis says:
::quickly prepares shuttle decompression::
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
::works to restore helm control::
Host ACO_Cmdr_TShara says:
*CEO*: Commander any progress?  We don't have much time.
Host SMDave says:
ACTION: As the Halas begins to vibrate, helm control is restored to the bridge.
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
*ACO*: Working....
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
::Watches the big screen and the planet in front of them getting rather large.::
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
*ACO*: You should have helm control back
OPS_LtCmdr_Davis says:
<Ens_Flysowell> ACO: Captain...the helm is back online.  ::stumbles through orbit sequence again and hits the green button to engage::
Host ACO_Cmdr_TShara says:
::watches as the planet gets closer on the viewer.::
Host ACO_Cmdr_TShara says:
*CEO*: Acknowledged Commander.  ::Looks over at Ensign Flysowell::
ACTO_Lt_Curtis says:
Self/All: What in the world, caused that?
Host SMDave says:
ACTION: Halas is very sluggish, but the shields hold just long enough for the ship to achieve orbit again.
Host ACO_Cmdr_TShara says:
Ens_Flysowell: Take us out of orbit and put us in lunar orbit.
OPS_LtCmdr_Davis says:
::drums up what he can from the secondary life support and environmental controls, ready to dump the reserves into the helm and engines to get them the hell out of the atmosphere::
Host ACO_Cmdr_TShara says:
*CEO*: I want a full report to what is going on in engineering.  First, with the intruder alert and now with the ship out of control.
OPS_LtCmdr_Davis says:
<Ens_Flysowell> ::nods, drawing confidence from the fact that things are working now::  ACO: Aye ma'am, lunar orbit. ::enters in coordinates::
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
::sees to the crewman:: *MED*: I'm beaming him to sickbay
ACTO_Lt_Curtis says:
:;steps around from his console:: ACO: Commander, it's the Currin. They're... We need to act while we still have the initiative, ma'am.
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
::beams the crewman to sickbay::
Host ACO_Cmdr_TShara says:
ACTO: Stand down Lieutenant.  We don't know for a fact yet that the Currin are behind this.  Until I have definite proof as to that fact we will not act on anything.
Host ACO_Cmdr_TShara says:
ACTO: I want a deck by deck search and scan of the entire ship.  While we're in lunar orbit.  I expect a full report in the morning.
OPS_LtCmdr_Davis says:
::glances at Curtis, beginning to sway towards the Tactical Officer's corner on this issue::
Host ACO_Cmdr_TShara says:
CNS: Is there a possibility they are introducing something into the computer to produce mass hallucinations or some kind of mind control?
ACTO_Lt_Curtis says:
::swallows his pride:: ACO: Right away, Commander. I'd like to get on it, if you don't need me on the bridge.
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
::Thinks for a minute.:: ACO: I'm sure it is possible Commander.  I can run some scans to see if anything was introduced into the env systems.
SO_Ens_Loren says:
::glances down as the diagnostic progresses, trying his best not to run back to his safe, comfortable lab::
Host ACO_Cmdr_TShara says:
ACTO: Begin your search immediately Lieutenant.
Host SMDave says:
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