Host Beth says:
Summary: The Claymore has entered the nebula and retrieved the probe.  So what's up with this little tune it keeps tinkling?  Twinkle, twinkle little star?
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Is this some sort of galactic nursery toy for some giant space alien?  Or is there a deeper meaning?
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Or is this just some sort of promotional freebie that a trader picked up at the latest Space Comic-con?
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Stay tuned to find out in the next exciting chapter - "Phoenix Rising"
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CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: Heading for astrometrics.::
ACTO_Karlsson says:
::At his station on the bridge, monitoring the warp trails::
CEO_Lt_Sorvik says:
::Enters Cargo Bay 1.::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Turns to leave the Bridge.::  ACTO: Lieutenant you have the bridge if you need me I will be with Lieutenant Senn in astrometrics.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: As the lift closes, she looks at the captain::  CO: You have something in mind?
MO_Lt_Raeyld says:
::In Cargo Bay 1, monitoring the probe and scanning for any possible hazardous affects upon the ship or Cargo Bay::
ACTO_Karlsson says:
CO: Aye ma'am.
MO_Lt_Raeyld says:
::Looks up as the CEO enters:: *Amica*: Amica, please adjust your schedule to have an additional medic present in the Cargo Bay at all times, taking readings on any personnel present, until further notice.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Steps into the TL.::
CEO_Lt_Sorvik says:
::Nods to the Medical personnel.::  MO:  Lt. Sorvik reporting Lieutenant.  I'm here to start looking at the probe.
ACTO_Karlsson says:
::Moves from behind the tactical station, takes a seat in the Captains chair::
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
::Seated at the secondary science station on the bridge, selecting a sample of the sound stream that had played over the ship speakers::
MO_Lt_Raeyld says:
::Gestures toward the probe:: CEO: Don your best pair of eyes and help yourself.
MO_Lt_Raeyld says:
::Downloads some information to a PADD, which she offers to Sorvik:: CEO: Here is a compilation of all the readings I've been able to take as of yet.
CEO_Lt_Sorvik says:
::Nods.::  MO: Thank you Lieutenant.  ::Enters the secure area with his engineering kit in hand.::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
CSO: My thinking Lieutenant is could it be logical to think that maybe the earth tune "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star".  Could it be referring to a twinkling star somewhere near the nebula itself.  A clue perhaps.  I am hoping that if we pull up the nearby star systems around the nebula we might find something.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
CO: But an Earth tune?
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
<Amica>  *MO*:  At once.  ::Looks across the sickbay ward, seeing Alindo's head perk up at the sound of the communication::  I'll send Petty Officer Alindo.
CEO_Lt_Sorvik says:
::Takes the PADD and quickly reviews the data as he walks in.::  MO:  Thank you this should save me some time.  I'm not sure if there is anything else we can learn from this probe.  It seems pretty non-complex.  ::Sets the kit down near the probe.::
CEO_Lt_Sorvik says:
::Kneels down beside the probe and takes out a tricorder from his engineering kit.::
ACTO_Karlsson says:
::Notes a ship on long range sensors, attempts to get a read on its type::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
CSO: Aye that is what is puzzling me.  Although, as detected by your scans the probe itself looks to be hand made possibly made from many species different technologies.  So it could be possible that is the only clue they could relate to.
CEO_Lt_Sorvik says:
::Scans the outer casing looking for a removable panel.::
MO_Lt_Raeyld says:
CEO: If there is anything else I can do to help, just let me know.
Host Beth says:
INFO: As the CEO examines the probe, he can see that it is cobbled together from different technologies.  Inside is a crude communication device...like something some child would make in sixth grade science fair.
MO_Lt_Raeyld says:
*Amica*: Excellent. I'll anticipate his arrival.
CEO_Lt_Sorvik says:
MO:  Thank you Lieutenant.  I will let you know if there is anything else.
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
<Alindo> ::Nabs a med kit from one of the drawers in the supply room, tacitly complying with Amica's request, and slips out of sickbay on his way to Cargo Bay 1::
CEO_Lt_Sorvik says:
::Scans the communications device looking for a data port or a way to interface with the probe.::
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
<Amica>  *MO*:  He's on his way.  Anything else, Doctor?
ACTO_Karlsson says:
*CO*: Ma'am sensors are detecting a ship approaching our position, at present it’s too far out to tell what its designation is.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: As the lift stops, she waits for the captain to step off before heading down the hall to astrometrics.::
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
::Brings up a few algorithms through which to run the sound file, unfamiliar with the interface but left with little recourse::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Steps out of the lift and walks along side Lieutenant Senn.::  ::Nodding to several crewmen on the way to astrometrics.::
CEO_Lt_Sorvik says:
::Scans for a power source.::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
::As they step in, she holds up her hands and waits for the door to close.::  CO: Just a moment to get our eyes adjusted.
MO_Lt_Raeyld says:
*Amica*: That will be all for now. Thank you.
MO_Lt_Raeyld says:
::Observes the CEO while continuing her medical scans of the probe::
ACTO_Karlsson says:
*CO*: Ma'am I have a ship approaching our position, it’s on the fringe of long range sensors, and out of Communication range at present.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
*ACTO*: Acknowledged.  Keep monitoring it.  Let me know when you have more information or if it changes course.
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
::Looks over to Karlsson, wondering who might be on approach without notification::
ACTO_Karlsson says:
*CO*: Aye ma'am.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: After a moment, she taps the button to open the next door and walks into the velvety dark room with stars shinning within.::
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
::Looks back to his monitor, shaking his head...has the computer evaluate any background noise in the segment of music for a hidden message::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
*ACTO*: Also, if you can identify it I want to know right away.
ACTO_Karlsson says:
*CO*: Very well ma'am, at present its still to far away to tell.
CEO_Lt_Sorvik says:
::Records the inter workings of the device and pulls out some tool to start removing the crude device from the probe.::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: Steps over to the astrophysicist::  SO Torran:  Anything new?
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Nods as she finishes her comm.::  ::Looks around the room feeling a bit at home since Science was her first calling.::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
CO: It could be the ship whose trail we picked up earlier entering and exiting.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
<SO Torran> CSO: Not at the moment.
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
<Alindo>  ::Arrives in the cargo bay, med kit slung over his shoulder; approaches Raeyld, at attention::  MO:  Medical technician Gib Alindo, petty officer, reporting for duty, ma'am.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Nods to the SO as she follows Lieutenant Senn.::
CEO_Lt_Sorvik says:
::Stands up moving the communications device to the small work bench.::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
CSO: Aye can we do a sensor analysis in correlation between the two once the ship gets within sensor range?
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
SO Torran: No correlation between the tune and the nebula?
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
<SO Torran> CSO: Nothing as of yet.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
CO: That should not be a problem.
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
::Narrows his eyes at the waveforms on the monitor, unsure of what he's hearing...but it seems to be young voices in the background, whether singing or talking he can't tell, let alone the words...::
CEO_Lt_Sorvik says:
::Begins detailed scans of the communications device looking for markings that would lead them to its creator.::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: Shakes her head::  CO: Actually, there might be... it would depend on how far degraded the trail is.
ACTO_Karlsson says:
::Notes another ship behind the first::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
SO_Torran:  Commander what is maximum range of the probe based on it's location within the nebula.  Through a 360 degree radius within that range and list any stars that might be within that area.
ACTO_Karlsson says:
*CO*: Ma'am another ship is approaching on the tail of the first...
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
::Taps a few buttons, not satisfied with that conclusion::  Computer:  Run an analysis of the background noise on this particular sound file from beginning to end, and tell me if you can decipher any words or can enhance the volume to a detectable level.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
*ACTO*:  Are they within long range sensor range or hailing frequency?
ACTO_Karlsson says:
*CO*: Still at the very edge of Long Range sensors.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Turns to Lieutenant Senn::  CSO: What are the odds these are our two ships in question?  Possibly coming to look for their probe?
CEO_Lt_Sorvik says:
*CO*:  Captain I've removed the crude communications device within the probe and completed the detailed scans.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
<SO Torran> CO: A class I probes range is 200,000 km while a class II is 400,000 km.  That range of course will vary within the nebula's relatively unstable system.
MO_Lt_Raeyld says:
::Looks up from her station to face the Bolian:: Alindo: Please take continuous detailed scans of the occupants of this room. I want to know the moment anything fluctuates.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
CO: It would only be one.  Remember, the second one never came out.
CEO_Lt_Sorvik says:
*CO*:  From my findings I can say the probe was placed or dropped here.  It has no internal propulsion system and once I removed the communications device it stopped sending the signal.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
<SO Torran> :: speaking and now listening, he can continue to scan the area, adding relative astro data.::
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
<Alindo>  MO:  Right away, ma'am.  ::Removes the wand from his medical tricorder and aims it at Raeyld, taking a detailed scan and comparing it to previously established baseline vitals::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
SO_Torran:  Commander from astrometrics we should be able to get a detailed star location report without sending out probes logically speaking.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
CSO: Even if the second never left the nebula it still could be possible it is one of the incoming ships.
CEO_Lt_Sorvik says:
*CO*:  I also found no traceable components within the device or probe to lead us to a possible or plausible responsible party.
ACTO_Karlsson says:
::Keeps watch on the two ships::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
<SO Torran> CO: We currently have the two probes within the nebula.
MO_Lt_Raeyld says:
::Confident in Alindo's ability, returns her full focus to her scans of the probe::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: Looks around Torran at the data coming in and frowns, mumbling basically to herself.::  That is odd... :: she reaches over and types in a couple of commands.::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
*CEO*: Acknowledged Lieutenant.
ACTO_Karlsson says:
*CO*: First ship is in Comm range, shall I hail them?
CEO_Lt_Sorvik says:
MO:  Looks like this is a dead end Lieutenant.  I'll have a few of my engineering crew come down here and clean up the mess and take the last of the scans.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Walks over beside Lieutenant Senn.::  CSO: What is it Lieutenant did you find something?  ::Pauses and taps her comm badge.::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
*ACTO*: Aye, hail them and notify me once you have contact.
MO_Lt_Raeyld says:
CEO: All right. Do you know what they want us to do with it?
Host Beth says:
ACTION: As the ACTO hails the oncoming ships, they suddenly alter course and move at high speed away.  One following after the other.
CEO_Lt_Sorvik says:
MO:  I will have a few of my engineers come down and box up the probe.  We can drop it off at the next Starbase for SF Command to take over.
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
<Alindo>  ::Satisfied that all is well with Raeyld, moves over to the chief engineer, trying to remain unobtrusive while scanning him::
ACTO_Karlsson says:
COMM: Unidentified Freighter: This is the USS Claymore, to private Freighter please identify yourself?
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: Slightly distracted:: CO:  This nebula shows the heavy elements that would be found from a star that has gone supernova.  But, I am not finding any neutron stars in the vicinity, nor any hint of a star forming... though it is still relatively young... also... I do not find any stars in the vicinity at all.  Oh, one other thing.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
CO: This was not originally on any star charts.
ACTO_Karlsson says:
aloud:: Hva helvetet. *CO*: Ma'am both ships have adjusted course, and are moving away at high warp shall I pursue?
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: Straightens, her brow furrowed.::  CO: Probably due to its size... ::shrugs::  We cannot help you with your idea... there is nothing to correlate with.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Raises an eyebrow::  CSO: Could this nebula be man made?
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
::Looks up immediately at Karlsson's words::  ACTO:  Something wrong?
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
*ACTO*: Do not pursue at this time.  Send the recon after them.  But, I do not want them to engage the freighters.  Keep a safe distance to be undetected.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
CO: There is still a lot of matter out there.  If you mean manmade as someone having brought all this in, no.  Could someone have destroyed something... :: shrugs:: possible... I would suggest a planet, but there is alot of gas about.
ACTO_Karlsson says:
*CO*: Aye ma'am Dispatching Recon Squadron, and will have them remain at safe distance.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
*ACTO*: Acknowledged.
ACTO_Karlsson says:
::Alerts the Fighters to launch relaying the captain’s orders to the CAG::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
CSO: Do any of the older star charts within the database indicate any rogue stars or celestial objects that could have collided?
MO_Lt_Raeyld says:
CEO: All right. I'll remain here to monitor until it's safely in their hands.
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
::Looks back to his panel, satisfied Karlsson and T'Shara have things well in hand...not that he'd be remotely apt at doing anything about any possible dangerous circumstance::
ACTO_Karlsson says:
*CO:* Ma'am I've been informed that it will take the fighter group 4 days to close with those freighters...they are 10 light years away and opening.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: Nods to Torran to pull up the oldest star charts they had.::  CO: Anything is possible... the question is whether there are any charts of this area old enough.
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
::Checks the sound file for any patterns in the musical tones that might indicate anything other than the fact that it's a song::
ACTO_Karlsson says:
Aloud: well this is turning to be a real hotspot. *CO:* Ma'am again at extreme long range, reading a group of 4 crafts heading this way, the same type as the other ships coming from a different direction though.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
*ACTO*: Keep the fighters on course.  Maintain yellow alert here and let's see what happens with the incoming freighters.  Let's keep passive scans for the time being and no hails.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: Looks at Torran who shakes his head::
ACTO_Karlsson says:
*CO*: Aye ma'am.
ACTO_Karlsson says:
::Has the fighters change course.::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
CSO: Agreed.  But, all we can do is try Lieutenant.
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
::Comes up with absolutely nothing...stands from his chair and touches his combadge, looking to be sure Karlsson's off the line with the captain::  *CO*:  Welland to T'Shara.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
CO: We have no maps of this area that go back that far.  But... :: leans over and brings up one of the programs she had started::  Everything here alludes to this nebula being a natural phenomenon.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
*CMO*: Go ahead Doctor.
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
*CO*:  I'm afraid the computer and I have had no luck in divining any meaning from the music that was played.  There are voices in the background...but the computers enhanced it as best it can, and we still can't make anything out.
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
::Takes out his medical tricorder, getting back to the business at hand::
CEO_Lt_Sorvik says:
::Packs up his engineering equipment.::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Looks at the program she has pulled up.::  CSO: Keep trying, see if we can get anything that shows this location.
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
ACTO:  If you don't mind, I'm going to run a few quick scans on you just to be sure there are no ill effects from the nebula's radiation.  ::Removes the wand from his tricorder::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
SO Torran: Let us look at what you did find.
ACTO_Karlsson says:
CMO: Sure thing Doc.
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
<Alindo>  ::Packs up as well, also satisfied that Sorvik has been unaffected...walks back over to Raeyld::  MO:  Are we through here, ma'am?
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
*CMO*: See if you can continue to run diagnostics on the voices to clarify them any further.  Work with Commander Davis and see if he can help in any way.
CEO_Lt_Sorvik says:
MO:  I'll be heading to engineering if you need me for anything further.
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
::Takes a cursory scan of Karlsson's vital signs and general health, looking for any sign that he's being affected by the native radiation::  *CO*:  I'll do what I can.  Anything else, Captain?
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: Takes the oldest map, only a couple hundred years, and over lays it with what they have so far from this area.::
MO_Lt_Raeyld says:
CEO: Understood. Thank you.
CEO_Lt_Sorvik says:
::Exits the Cargo Bay and walks down the corridor to the TL.::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
*CMO*: That will be all for now Doctor.  Keep me posted.  T'Shara out.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
CO: Sorry, captain.  Looks like we have nothing for you here.  What was a couple of hundred years ago is as it is today... basically.  With some minor natural changes.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
*CMO*: Actually Doctor there is one more thing.  What does your team have to report from Cargo Bay 1 with the probe?
MO_Lt_Raeyld says:
*CMO*: Doctor Welland, no unusual readings have been detected from the probe as yet. Lieutenant Sorvik has deemed it a dead-end, and is preparing it for storage.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: Listens as the various reports come in.::
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
*CO*:  I haven't checked in with Ra--  ::Pauses as her message arrives, smiling dryly::  Did you catch that, Captain?
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
::Turns his attention back to Karlsson's scan results and sees that all appears to be well::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
CSO: Understood.  I'm open for any ideas at this point Lieutenant.
CEO_Lt_Sorvik says:
::Taps his combadge.:: *Engineering*: Lt_Hallow: Send an engineering team to cargo bay 1 and begin cataloging and storing the probe for transfer to Starfleet Command.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
CO: Go in?
CEO_Lt_Sorvik says:
<Lt_Hallow>: *CEO*:  Understood sir.  I'll send down a team right away.
CEO_Lt_Sorvik says:
::Taps his badge and enters the turbo lift.::  TL: Engineering.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
*CMO*: Aye, I got Raeyld's message.  And have spoken to Lieutenant Sorvik as well.  We are coming up with nothing here as well in astrometrics.  I'm hoping the voices you heard will turn up something.
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
*CO*:  So am I, Captain.  If you need anything else, let me know.  I'll keep you posted concerning any progress.  Welland out.
ACTO_Karlsson says:
*CO*: Ma'am fighters report the ships fled as soon as they came within sensor range.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::One eyebrow raised::  CSO: Go in Lieutenant?
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
*CMO*: Understood.  T'Shara out.
CEO_Lt_Sorvik says:
::Exits into engineering and takes a seat at the main engineering station.::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
CO: Yes... you know... ::motions with her hand toward the bulkhead:: inside the nebula.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
*ACTO*:  Are the fighters still within range of the freighters or did we lose them all together?
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
::Looks to Karlsson::  ACTO:  Scans look good.  If you start feeling ill, let someone know.  I'm going to leave a message for Davis and head for Sickbay to look for someone with better hearing.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
CSO: Lieutenant we are already inside the nebula.  Are you proposing we go in deeper?  What will that prove?
MO_Lt_Raeyld says:
::Continues her scans as she waits for the engineering team::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
CO: I propose we trace the trail that was lost...
ACTO_Karlsson says:
*CO*: Ma'am I've lost the fighters they are completely out of range, both Comms and Sensors.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
CO: Well, not lost, but we are unable to trace out of the nebula.  It had to go somewhere.
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