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Host SMDave says:
ACTION: The crew has been lazily searching all nearby alien ships for hours now without any sign of life or energy.
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
@::Sits quietly in the back of the pinnace watching the rows of alien ships pass.::
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
@::In the co-pilots seat on the shuttle::
CTO_Lt_Ki says:
@::yawns as he monitors the sensors::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
# :: Curled up asleep in the captains chair aboard the Orion, the bridge lights dimmed and the ship at stand-by, shields at full.::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::in Claymore's primary briefing room, checking through a group of padds and looking at the slightly flickering displays on the wall::
SO_Archemides says:
:: Quietly sitting on the bridge, once again going through the sensor reports on his vanished chief.::
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
::Sitting in the briefing room, about halfway up the table, looking at a PADD that's laid flat in front of him::
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
::Notices the time and finishes up speaking to Blather in engineering and begins heading to the bridge.::
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
@::checks the sensors:: CTO: Come up with anything yet?
CTO_Lt_Ki says:
@CEO:  Nothing promising so far.  ::keeps checking even though his eyes are getting blurry::
FCO_LtJG_Thursson says:
@:: sitting at the helm of the Pinnace, concentrating on navigating using the windows ::
aEO_Karlsson says:
::reports to the bridge for the meeting::
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
@::Notes a few ships that look vaguely familiar on his PADD.::  ALL:  Lots of ships out there.  I wonder if they are all in the same state the Clay was in when we found her.
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
@::nods:: CTO: This is tedious
Host SMDave says:
ACTION: As the crew begins filing into the briefing room, they notice a meager pile of Starfleet field rations and a pitcher of water on a newly cleaned corner table.
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
::Enters the TL::  TL: Bridge
CTO_Lt_Ki says:
@::rubs his eyes::  CEO:  Yeah.
SO_Archemides says:
:: finally giving up, stands to head for the briefing room.::
aEO_Karlsson says:
::enters the briefing room, notices the rations and the water and helps himself to some::
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
::Takes the PADD into his hands, leaning back in the chair and scrolling down a little further through the abbreviated crew medical reports::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::closes down the padd in his hand and puts it down, walking over to the 'buffet' and picks up a ration pack:: SELF: Prairie Oysters and Bananas? Who the hell makes these things? ::shakes his head and puts it down, pouring himself a glass of water instead::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
# ::The desire to stretch but the inability to be able to, she wakes up, disoriented for but a moment.::
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
::The Turbolift comes to a halt, as the doors open she exits and walks to the Briefing Room.::
SO_Archemides says:
:: Finds himself an inconspicuous seat.::
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
::Stops outside the door, straightening her uniform she tries to get her composure and enters the Briefing Room.::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
# :: As she shifts to stretch, a sensor alarm goes off and she becomes fully awake.::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
# :: Getting off the chair, she walks quickly over to science.::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::sips from the water as he walks back over to the table and takes a seat, but not at the head of it:: All: Everyone's almost here... good.
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
::Notices the water and rations on the table and walks over.  Remembering the last pack of rations she pours a glass of water instead and takes a seat.::
aEO_Karlsson says:
CO: ::nods to the CO: Evening sir.
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
@::starting to tire::
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
::Nods to Ahkileez as she crosses her legs and clasps her hands, trying not to rub them.::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::looks up and sees Karlsson:: EO: Blather sent you up here? Too busy himself, then? It's alright. Have a seat Karlsson.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
# :: A quick check shows her it is a proximity alarm.  Sensors confirm a vessel approaching.::
CTO_Lt_Ki says:
@::would  kill for a beer right about now::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
#:: Under her breath::  Unless your mine, I care not to see ye by myself...
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
::Glances to the captain briefly, then stands and slowly finds his way to the corner table, still focused on the PADD::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::looks around:: All: Eat up everyone. Supply sent up some of their finest selection. They're going to be replicating up a gross ton of protein porridge soon as the next round of supplements, so I suggest you make the most of it.
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
::Takes a sip of water and glances around the table at the others.::
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
::Raises an eyebrow at the thought of porridge::
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
@::Continues to look out at all the ships.::
aEO_Karlsson says:
CO: Yes sir ::takes a seat::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::coughs:: All: As a matter of fact, I think I'll have mine now. We can talk and eat. No protocol officers here tonight. ::smiles at all of them and gets up to get one of the ration packs from the buffet::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
# :: Reading through telemetry, she discovers it has a Starfleet signature.::  Well well... that is good... I think... dang, I hope.  :: Works on getting its transponder signature.::
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
@All: This ship is massive to say the least.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::chooses Tribble Teriyaki and Kelp from the packs and takes a seat again::
Host SMDave says:
ACTION: A rarely used sensor alarm on the shuttle suddenly alights startling everyone on board.
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
@CNS: If it is indeed a ship. 
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
@::checks the console::
CTO_Lt_Ki says:
@::startled back to the present::  Self:  What the...?  ::looks around for the source::
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
@::Looks to the front of the craft.::  All: Please tell me that’s not anything hostile.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
# Well... however you are, you do not seem to be in a hurry... good or bad...
Host SMDave says:
ACTION: The alarm is a low frequency proximity detector and it shows a powered vessel off the port bow.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::settles back into his chair:: All: Alright, lets go around the table and discuss the respective areas of ship and crew condition. Doctor Welland, let’s start with you. General health and safety?
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
@CTO;
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
#:: Activates the main view screen.::
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
 @CTO:  Who is that? Can you identify it?
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
@FCO: Stay out of it's way
CTO_Lt_Ki says:
@CEO:  Oooh... its got power.  ::focuses scans::
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
::Starts a bit mid-gulp of a drink of water and coughs a bit, sputtering::  All:  Oh, yes.  Of course.  ::Clears his throat and looks down at his PADD::
FCO_LtJG_Thursson says:
@ :: keeps the Pinnace out of the path of the other vessel ::
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
@CNS: Try hailing them
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
::Tugs on his coat to straighten it out a bit, setting his cup aside::  All:  For the most part, the crew has emerged from the first portion of our ordeal better than I could've expected.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
# :: Smiling, she sits down with a sigh.::  About time...   ::hits the comm button.::  *CEO*: Woody, you're late... again.
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
@CEO:  You think that’s a good idea Commander?
Host SMDave says:
ACTION: The CSO hails the shuttle.
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
@::Hears the voice.::
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
::surprised:: *CSO*: Senn? Is that you?
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::experimentally tastes the tribble, knowing its going to come back to haunt him later, but then digs in for the sake of setting an example:: ::keeps one hand free to make notes as Welland makes his report::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
# *CEO*: That depends on if that is really you I am talking to.
Host SMDave says:
ACTION: The shuttle's sensors now ID the powered vessel as the USS Orion.
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
All:  After we can spare the manpower, I'd suggest returning to a less strenuous schedule, as well as recommending a shift or two off for a few of the more overworked among us, particularly the engineers.
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
@*CSO*: It’s me. Care to explain what happened?
CTO_Lt_Ki says:
@CEO:  Its the Orion
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
::takes a drink of her water and sets it back down as she makes a note, while the CMO speaks.::
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
@CTO: How many life signs?
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
@*CEO*: Just a double check, what is the name of our captain's youngest daughter.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::glances at Karlsson:: EO: How do the engineers feel? Are you getting burnt out?
aEO_Karlsson says:
::wonders who that barbequed bloodworms was a good idea, sniffs experimentally, shrugs and takes a bite::
CTO_Lt_Ki says:
@::scans for life signs::
aEO_Karlsson says:
::looks up mid bite, bloodworms hanging out of his mouth::
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
::Glances down to his PADD a moment, not quite finished, but decides to reserve the rest of the medical monotony for a later time, if at all...picks up his cup again and downs the rest of his water, returning to his mid-table seat::
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
@*CSO*:  Her name is Juleah.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::winces slightly at the sight but maintains his composure:: EO: Take your time and chew..
aEO_Karlsson says:
::chews and swallows:
CTO_Lt_Ki says:
@CEO:  Just the one life sign Commander.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
# *CEO*: As to an answer to your question, I really do not know.  One moment I was scanning the vessel before us on the shuttle, the next I was on the Orion down in the main science lab.  The ship is empty, by the way, but fully functional.
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
@ *CSO*: What kind of shape is she in?
CTO_Lt_Ki says:
@::is terribly suspicious as to why the aliens would put the CSO on a fully functioning ship::
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
::Notices him eating the bloodworms and turns away at the sight.::  ::Begins unconsciously rubbing her hands under the table.::
aEO_Karlsson says:
CO:: We're on schedule sir, Most of the major ships systems are back up and running at 100%
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
# *CEO*: She us up to specs... sans her crew.
aEO_Karlsson says:
CO:: Just need to work on some of the minor systems, but yes we're right on schedule
CTO_Lt_Ki says:
@::quietly::  CEO:  I don't like this one bit.
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
@ *CSO*: I'm sending you some visitors
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
@ CTO: Too easy? Maybe.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
EO: So you could probably use a break. ::thinks:: XO: T'Shara, if you could work with Doctor Welland to decide on a reduced work schedule while we have this lull, it would be good. There's not much more to do until we get the needed parts, so there's no point in keeping up this pace.
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
@OPS/MO: Prepare to beam over to the Orion
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
# *CEO*: I have the shields at max... I have no desire to find myself being bounced around again.
aEO_Karlsson says:
CO: Sir, I speak for the Engineers we're fine sir, we want to see her back up and running we'll be ok
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
@ *CSO*: Can you lower them long enough for a beam in?
SO_Archemides says:
:: Ignoring the group as he was considering becoming a vegetarian.
OPS_LtCmdr_Davis says:
@OPS: Aye, sir.
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
CO: Aye sir.  ::makes a note on her PADD to get with the Doctor later on.::
aEO_Karlsson says:
::makes a face at the aftertaste of the bloodworms, decides not to eat anymore, munching on the crackers and cookies that came with the ration instead::
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
::Glances to T'Shara once, making a note on his PADD as well::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
# *CEO*: Yes... but please, a quick beam.  Basically on your mark, I will drop them.
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
@OPS/MO: Ready?
OPS_LtCmdr_Davis says:
@::nods::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::swallows hard against the tribble teriyaki and then changes his focus:: SO: Mister Archimedes, what are our capabilities now on the scientific front?
Host SMDave says:
ACTION: OPS and MO beam over to the Orion's bridge.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
# :: Her hand hovering over shields, at his word, she drops the shields, raising them the moment the others are aboard.::
CTO_Lt_Ki says:
@CEO:  Don't you find this all a little too convenient?
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
@CTO: Possibly
SO_Archemides says:
CO: Most of science has been helping out where they are needed the most; science not really being it.  Our equipment is limited.  Lieutenant Senn has been doing the most science lately in the area of botany... ::smiles::  farming.
OPS_LtCmdr_Davis says:
#::sniffs hard twice and pulls out his tricorder, bringing it chest level and beginning a first series of scans::
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
@COM: Claymore: Hayward to Claymore
CTO_Lt_Ki says:
@::grunts and resumes scanning nearby ships::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
# :: Turns around::  MO/OPS: I cannot begin to tell you how good it is too see someone else.
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
COM: *CEO*: Claymore here Commander. Go ahead.
OPS_LtCmdr_Davis says:
#::jumps a little at Senn's voice, bumbling his tricorder and nearly dropping it before he's able to recover it with his left hand at about waste level::
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
@COM *XO*: We've found the CSO - on the Orion. It has power, and I've sent the OPS and MO to investigate
OPS_LtCmdr_Davis says:
#CSO: Lieutenant, are you alright?
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::overhears the call and notices T'Shara handling it, so he goes back to Archimedes:: SO: And that's been quite the godsend. Have we had any luck getting our sensor suites online and func... ::overhears the mention of Senn::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
# OPS: I am so glad, I promise not to give you a tackle hug.  ::walks over to the two of them.::  I am fine.  :: waves her hand toward the replicator::  And can offer you a fine meal.
OPS_LtCmdr_Davis says:
#::wonders for a second whether she would do that if he asked, then shakes his head a little and snaps out of it::  CSO: Replicator and fine meal don't typically go that well together...
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
COM: *CEO*: Is she all right Commander?  The Orion....  Keep me posted the minute they report in.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
# OPS: Given what we were dealing with before, I disagree.  ::sighs::  Now what?
OPS_LtCmdr_Davis says:
#::eyes the tricorder carefully as it scans the surroundings with its usual consideration::
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
@ COM *XO*: She seems fine so far
SO_Archemides says:
:: Waits for the captains returned attention.::
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
@CEO:  I'd like to get a look at some of the other ships in this area Commander.  We might be able to use some of the equipment in them.
OPS_LtCmdr_Davis says:
#CSO: Uh, you know, I'm not sure.
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
@ FCO: Maintain course with the Orion
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
::Makes a few more notes, hoping perhaps that some of the Orion's crew has also been found, and making some mental arrangements should the services of the sickbay be required::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
# OPS: There is no one else aboard... just us.  I have searched her from stern to bow.
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
@ CNS: I'm not willing to leave the Orion just yet
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
COM: *CEO*: Acknowledged Commander.  Again keep me posted as soon as you hear anything.  T'Shara out.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::blinks and looks back to Archimedes:: SO: I apologize, Lieutenant. Please, continue.
FCO_LtJG_Thursson says:
@CEO: Aye, sir. :: keeps the Pinnace steady with the Orion ::
SO_Archemides says:
:: nods:: CO: For the most part, we have sensors working.  I would not push them to the extreme, but for what we need, they are good enough.
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
::Turns slightly in his seat, back to Archimedes, thoroughly focused::
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
@CEO: I'm not asking to leave the area Commander.  Just beam me over to one of the nearby ships.  I'd like to see if we can get and more data.
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
@*CSO*: Report please
OPS_LtCmdr_Davis says:
#::wanders around a little, still scanning::
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
@ CNS: Negative. I'm not beaming you into an unknown ship alone
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
# *CEO*: Commander, we could follow you back to the Claymore... you know the way I did not.
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
@*CSO*: Prepare to follow out course and speed.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
# *CEO*: What more would you like to know?
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
@FCO: Plot a return course to the Claymore
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
@*CSO*: Just your general status will do.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
# :: Watches Davis, almost afraid he will disappear as if in a dream.::
OPS_LtCmdr_Davis says:
#::shakes head::  CSO: I'm not scanning anything out of the ordinary...although, I'm not sure what I was expecting either..
FCO_LtJG_Thursson says:
@CEO: Aye, sir. :: plots a return course to the Claymore :: Return course plotted, sir.
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
@CEO:  Commander we are missing out on a huge opportunity to get to know who and what we are dealing with.
OPS_LtCmdr_Davis says:
#::notices a strange look from the ship's science officer::  CSO: Something wrong?
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
# *CEO*: We are on it.  :: starts to step down to the flight console.::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
SO: Let's get the internal ones going. I want to know everything about this ship that isn't as it should be. We have to be certain.
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
::Knowing the Captain heard her conversation she glances over to him and signals him that everything is all right at this time.::  ::Returning her attention to the SO she continues to listen to the meeting.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
# OPS: Ummm.... shall I do the honors or you?
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
@ *CSO*: Prepare to follow this course ::sends her the helm data::
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
@ CNS: Again, Negative.
OPS_LtCmdr_Davis says:
#::gestures, then sits down behind the flight control console::  CSO: I'll take care of it.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::finishes his notes and then powers down the padd he was holding:: XO: Anything you'd like to add or ask, Commander?
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
# :: Moves to sit back in the command chair and stops.::
CTO_Lt_Ki says:
@::deeply unsettled by the 'coincidence' of finding both the CSO and the Orion, and both intact::
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
@::Sits back into his seat.::
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
@ COM: *XO*: Both the Orion and the shuttle are returning to the Claymore
OPS_LtCmdr_Davis says:
#::watches on the console as the data comes in, and he plots the course immediately::
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
CO: Not at this time Sir.
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
@FCO: Engage
FCO_LtJG_Thursson says:
@ :: engages ::
CTO_Lt_Ki says:
@::reaches heights of paranoia he never knew existed::
OPS_LtCmdr_Davis says:
#::watches as the sensors indicate movement from Hayward's craft, and he in turn engages the Orion in suit::
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
COM: *CEO*: Understood.  Have you encountered any others so far?
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
COM: *XO*: Not yet
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
# :: After hours of being alone with the great uncertainty of not knowing if she would ever find the others, she takes OPS, seeking company for a change.::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
# OPS: Do you know what exactly happened?  I mean... ::shrugs:: with my vanishing and what has happened since?
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::nods to T'Shara:: All: Then I suggest we adjourn this meeting early and prepare for the return of our party. If the conversation the commander is juggling is any indication, we're going to have company soon.
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
COM: *CEO*: Stay alert it was a little to convenient that the CSO appeared on the Orion and then she was working fine.
OPS_LtCmdr_Davis says:
#::moves to full thrusters, then pauses for a second, not sure he wants to venture forward any faster::
OPS_LtCmdr_Davis says:
#::shakes head::  CSO: It doesn't seem like anyone knows anything, least of all me. 
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
::Stands, but makes no move to exit the briefing room, dropping his PADD into his pocket and staring down at the table::
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
@COM: *XO*: I agree, we'll know more when we get back to the Claymore
OPS_LtCmdr_Davis says:
#CSO: It's a little disconcerting, although I'm sure I don't have to tell you that..
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
COM: *CEO*: We'll be ready for you when you arrive Commander.
CTO_Lt_Ki says:
@::checks shield status just because it suddenly seems extremely important::
XO_Cmdr_TShara says:
::stands up picking up the PADD.::
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
@FCO: ETA to the Claymore?
OPS_LtCmdr_Davis says:
#::monitors thrusters and sensors simultaneously, kind of glad to be behind a console and piloting for a change::
CTO_Lt_Ki says:
@::thinks it can't be soon enough and reminds himself that the Claymore is only an illusion of safety::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
# :: Turns to watch the screen::  OPS: I searched until I had to stop, afraid I would run into another ship because I was so tired.  But as far as I could tell, they were all empty.  I did not stop to check.  I was happy with a fully functional federation vessel to take back to the Claymore... assuming I ever found her.
FCO_LtJG_Thursson says:
@ :: checks their ETA :: CEO: Approximately 4 and a half hours, sir.
OPS_LtCmdr_Davis says:
#::takes a last look at the console, relatively certain they are out of danger for the moment, and without a need for his continued attention::
SO_Archemides says:
:: Heading for engineering, to see if he can help with extend their sensor capabilities.::
CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
@::settles in:: 
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
SO: I'll need you on the bridge. EO: Karlsson, get to Engineering and inform Lieutenant Blather that I'd like a technical team ready for when it arrives.
CTO_Lt_Ki says:
@::wonders how he will manage to not climb out of his skin in four hours::
OPS_LtCmdr_Davis says:
#CSO: Yea, I don't think I'd want to roll the dice after happening across this.  ::looks around briefly::
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
::Shakes his head once, going back over things in his mind...silently turns and starts to make his way out of the briefing room::
SO_Archemides says:
:: Stops and turns back around.::  CO: Aye, sir.
aEO_Karlsson says:
CO:: Aye sir! ::stands and heads back to Engineering::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
# OPS: But the question is why?  :: Turns to focus on him, intently::  Why was I brought here and why am I being allowed to take the Orion back to the others... well, us now.
CNS_Lt_Renor says:
@::Leans back and closes his eyes for the ride back.::
OPS_LtCmdr_Davis says:
#::shrugs, knowing that any real amount of thought isn't going to produce an answer that could possibly satisfy Senn::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::gets up and catches Welland before he leaves:: CMO: Something the matter, Doctor?

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