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Picking Up The Pieces Mission 11 - 10903.17
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Summary:  The Overton sits in orbit near the Starlight facility.  The crew begin their work on establishing a communications link while sickbay still work on wounded members of the Star Fleet Task Force.
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************ Resume Mission ****************
CAG_FO_Williams says:
::in the shuttle, scanning the active frequencies for a clear-ish pathway to the facility::
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::on the Bridge, at his station still::
CMO_LtCmdr_Welland says:
::Emerges from the operating room, starting to look a little worse for wear, and makes his way over to the status board::
CAG_FO_Williams says:
::settles back in his seat, idly watching the display as the system scans through the frequency spectrum::
CMO_LtCmdr_Welland says:
::Leans his right arm against the bulkhead and works the console with his left, checking on the status of patients::
FCO_Ens_Northcutt says:
::On the bridge, at the CONN, watching the view screen::
CAG_FO_Williams says:
::nods as he locks onto a particular frequency, and, gathering the PADD with his program on it, powers down the shuttle and makes his way out across the bay::
OPS_Ens_Fong says:
::steps off the turbolift after what felt like a twenty minute turbolift ride::
CMO_LtCmdr_Welland says:
<CWO_Amica>  ::Passes between wards on his rounds, and sees Welland at the console::  CMO:  Hey...how's it going?
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::leans back in his seat slowly, trying to relax, but not really making a solid effort at it::
CMO_LtCmdr_Welland says:
::Shakes his head a little::  Amica:  Not too badly.  Back's starting to stiffen up a bit... ::Bends over backwards slightly:: ...but I'll be fine.
OPS_Ens_Fong says:
<dOPS_Rohan> ::looks up from the operations console, nods to Fong, and departs to resume her normal duties.::
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
<CMC_MCPO_Matthews>  ::returns to the Bridge after a fairly lengthy absence::
CAG_FO_Williams says:
::steps out of the bay, and into the nearest lift, ordering the bridge::
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
<CMC_MCPO_Matthews>  ::strolls around the near side of the tactical arc, taking a seat opposite Davis::
OPS_Ens_Fong says:
::walks to the operations console and sits down, then looks over the settings and resumes work on placing people into quarters::
CMO_LtCmdr_Welland says:
<CWO_Amica>  CMO:  Worst seems to be over.  You can probably rest it a bit.  ::Pauses to look at his PADD::  Finishing up rounds here and then going to the auxiliary sickbay.  Need anything?
CMO_LtCmdr_Welland says:
Amica:  Nope.  ::Takes a deep breath and sighs it out::  Just have a report ready when you're finished.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Exits the turbolift onto the bridge::
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::notices Matthews' arrival::  CMC: Master Chief.  ::nods::
CMO_LtCmdr_Welland says:
<CWO_Amica>  ::Nods once and offers a small smile, and moves into ward two::
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
<CMC_MCPO_Matthews>  ::returns the nod gruffly, not saying anything in return::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Walks over to her chair::  XO: Commander, Report.
CAG_FO_Williams says:
::steps off the lift as it reaches his desired level, and onto the bridge... he makes his way with an even stride toward the command center::
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ACTION:  Positional warnings ring out from the Con station.
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
CO: We've moved somewhat closer to the facility as per Mr. Williams's request, but there have been no other changes.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Glances up at the warnings.::  FCO: Report.
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::immediately perks as the alarms ring out, and he turns to Northcutt, but is unable to bark out the order before T'Shara does::
CAG_FO_Williams says:
::stands just shy of the command area, watching as both commanding officers direct their attention to the helm::
CMO_LtCmdr_Welland says:
::Finishes reading, having been mostly unsuccessful in gleaning any useful information due to his increasingly fatigued mental state, but shakes the cobwebs away and moves along to the office::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Nods to Davis:: XO: Was Williams able to get a link.....  ::before she can finish she notices Williams out of the corner of her eye::
MO_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::Emerges from the operating room, wiping her hands off on a towel, and leans back against the wall just inside the ward::
CAG_FO_Williams says:
::smirks ever so slightly, and steps a little closer:: CO: He was, captain. It should be no difficult matter accomplishing our desired objectives.
FCO_Ens_Northcutt says:
CO/XO: We are being pulled in by planet... our orbit is decaying, and... at this rate... will increase rapidly as we get closer
CMO_LtCmdr_Welland says:
::Gets a glass of water, and slowly downs all of it::
OPS_Ens_Fong says:
::looks at the FCO for a moment, shrugs and goes back to arranging beds for bodies:: XO: Will tactical continue to need excess power for sensors?
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::listens to Northcutt's concise explanation, then checks back to T'Shara::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
CAG: Establish a lock from here to take over the computer at this facility and starlight one.  Download as much of the data as we can.  Then access their self destructs.  Let me know once it is ready to go.
OPS_Ens_Fong says:
::kicks himself mentally, and adds:: XO: Sir.
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
OPS: Suspend that order for the time being.
OPS_Ens_Fong says:
XO: Yes sir.
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::turns back to tactical:: TAC: Do your best. We may need the power elsewhere in a few moments.
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
<TAC_Ens_Tomlinson>  XO: Aye, sir.  ::turns back to her console, studying it intently, although Davis wonders what she's really looking at so hard there::
OPS_Ens_Fong says:
::Shifts the power away from sensors, but dose not resume holodeck service::
CMO_LtCmdr_Welland says:
::Recycles his glass and takes a hypospray from the top drawer, administering a small dose to himself and sitting in the chair, looking blank for the moment::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
FCO: Are you able to compensate for the decay?
FCO_Ens_Northcutt says:
CO: I'll give it a shot
CAG_FO_Williams says:
::shrugs up a shoulder, and makes his way towards mission operations while they converse with the helmsman::
FCO_Ens_Northcutt says:
::taps the CONN to try and increase the ship's distance from the planet by increasing the engine's power output::
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ACTION:  The Overton's orbit stabilizes for the time being.
CMO_LtCmdr_Welland says:
::Takes a deep breath, and sits upright, feeling a bit back in order::
FCO_Ens_Northcutt says:
CO: We've stabilized for now, but I don't think I can give the engines much more
CAG_FO_Williams says:
::pulls up a seat, and begins to go through the procedure for accessing the communications array::
MO_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::Stands quietly, her head bowed a bit, watching beneath lowered lashes as her surgical team follows out of the OR with the stabilized patient::
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
<CMC_MCPO_Matthews>  ::accesses scanners in the mini-console near the seat he's occupying, trying to ascertain the reason for the failure in their orbit::
CMO_LtCmdr_Welland says:
::Stands and leaves the office, making his way back over toward the status monitor...once there, sees Raeyld outside one of the operating rooms, and makes his way over::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::turns in her seat::  FCO: Understood.  Keep working on it.
CAG_FO_Williams says:
::downloads his program from the PADD, and with a few key taps of a console, transmits it to the starlight facility::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
CAG: Williams how much time do you think it will take you to get that information?
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
FCO: Can we determine what caused this, Ensign?
CAG_FO_Williams says:
CO: A few minutes at most. ::smirks coolly:: I could bypass their restrictions in my sleep.
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
<CMC_MCPO_Matthews>  ::continues analyzing the readouts::
FCO_Ens_Northcutt says:
XO: It was caused by the gravitational pull of the planet... I'm not sure I can be more specific than that ::looks around for a scientist::
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
FCO: Isn't that characteristic of planets generally constant?
FCO_Ens_Northcutt says:
XO: Yes, but I'll be the first to admit my experiences with this type of planet are extremely limited
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Raises an eyebrow::  CAG: Noted.
CAG_FO_Williams says:
CO: And it would appear the reason why is much less complex than one would think. Their lack of security is, rather uncharacteristically, due to a lack of information. ::pauses, tilts his head a degree, then... nods:: They expected to be chased.
MO_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::As she spots the shoes approaching her, stands a bit straighter, taking a deep breath and looking up to see, as she'd suspected, Welland::
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::looks back to T'Shara, not particularly thrilled with Northcutt's answers::  CO: If the gravitational characteristics of this planet are changing like this, it might be very dangerous to remain here.
CAG_FO_Williams says:
::continues to work at the console, his eyes not leaving the display as he works:: CO: I have access to Starlight 1, however. They've done exactly the same with that facility's computer. And... now this is intriguing. ::taps a few more controls, and waits for the information to populate::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
XO: Agreed, another reason we need to get the information from the computers and get out of here.  But, we must not forget our reason for being here and that is to destroy the facility.
CMO_LtCmdr_Welland says:
::After a moment's contemplation, opts for Amica's general tack::  MO:  How's it going?
OPS_Ens_Fong says:
::looks at the CAG than the XO than the FCO, than returns his gaze to his console and smiles a bit unconcerned for what is going on above his pay grade::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
CAG: So you are saying they were expecting us?
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::nods, turning back to Northcutt::  FCO: Well, Ensign, I guess it's basic physics then. Equal and opposite navigational adjustments to the shifts in planetary forces.
FCO_Ens_Northcutt says:
::nods:: XO: Aye, sir
CAG_FO_Williams says:
CO: Either that, or they didn't intend the network to survive long past any useful information being extracted.
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
OPS: Mr. Fong, are the changes to this planet having any other side-effects on Overton's systems?
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
CAG: In your experience which do you think it is Mr. Williams?
CAG_FO_Williams says:
CO: Either would apply. But were I looking to guarantee my security, I would make sure this facility was destroyed before any information obtained therein could be used against me.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::listens as Commander Davis checks the ships status while she talks to the Flight Officer::
CAG_FO_Williams says:
CO: There is another potentially interesting thing of note, captain. I have confirmed precisely what Vell had already warned us would be the likely outcome. Destroying the network will not be a simple task. Not only will both facilities need to be destroyed simultaneously, but...
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
CAG: Aye, I would logically think the same.
MO_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::Brushes a bit of hair from her face as she glances momentarily across the ward, before looking back to Welland:: CMO: The last few went well...and that seems to be the end of the urgent cases for the moment.  ::Absently rubs her shoulder:: ..The break is good.
FCO_Ens_Northcutt says:
XO: Commander, our computer is estimating at the current rate of gravitational pull and its changes... we will be unable to break orbit in approximately one hour and thirty minutes.
CAG_FO_Williams says:
CO: ... we will have a limited window of opportunity thereafter with which to destroy the conduit.
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::curses himself silently::  FCO: Will a different type or orbit extend that time at all?
CMO_LtCmdr_Welland says:
MO:  It is indeed.  ::Pauses a moment::  I guess the proper thing to do after this long a period of time would be to eat...but I doubt I have the stomach for it, right now.  ::Smiles a little, albeit dimly::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
CAG: In other words once we destroy one we must destroy the other in a certain amount of time or fail.  Or worse knowing Vell....
CAG_FO_Williams says:
CO: Precisely.
MO_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::Shakes her head in agreement:: CMO: A nutritional beverage may be an alternative option.
FCO_Ens_Northcutt says:
XO: Maybe marginally... Commander... the planet's instability is increasing rapidly
CAG_FO_Williams says:
CO: In addition, captain, I have confirmed the number of missing starships to be 26. At least, this is how many have thus far entered the conduit. And I somehow don't believe they are simply arranging to meet us on the other side.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Nods::  CAG: So in your opinion if we travel through the conduit would it be clear or do you think there will be ships waiting on the other side.
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::nods, frustration slowly mounting::
CMO_LtCmdr_Welland says:
MO:  Probably a good idea.  I need to go to the office to start filling out some reports, anyway, or we'll be so hopelessly behind nothing'll ever get done.
OPS_Ens_Fong says:
::runs a quick set of tests on the power network, and a search for error reports on the computer system:: XO: I'm checking, nothing looks wrong yet, sir.
FCO_Ens_Northcutt says:
XO: The planet seems to be absorbing subspace disruptions which is creating the disruptions... and the gravitational pull
CAG_FO_Williams says:
CO: Since we know the conduit intercepts with a wormhole, and we know at least a portion of that fleet went through said wormhole, it's safe to say if they aren't on the other side, they will be able to meet us halfway through. ::turns to more directly face the rest of the bridge:: Put simply, they know where we are. We don't quite have that luxury.
OPS_Ens_Fong says:
XO: The power distribution network is operating within flight parameters, as is the ODN.
OPS_Ens_Fong says:
XO: We are green across the board, sir.
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
OPS: Very well.
MO_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::Nods a bit:: CMO: I can bring you something... ::Considers half a moment:: Do you have a fruit flavor preference?
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
CAG: So we are sitting ducks I believe is the word if we travel through the conduit.  Is there any other way that you can think of to not walk into such a trap?
CMO_LtCmdr_Welland says:
::Over his shoulder, as he starts toward the office::  MO:  Whatever you like.
CAG_FO_Williams says:
CO: Without going through the conduit? ::shakes his head slightly:: No.
MO_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::A bit too fatigued to make anything of his manner, simply propels herself from the wall into the ward, and across to the commissary.::
CAG_FO_Williams says:
CO: Like it or not, captain, some of us are going to have to risk it. I can't guarantee I can destroy both facilities remotely, and we need to do that if we want to gain control of the entry points and shut down the conduit.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
CAG: Not the answer I was looking for.
OPS_Ens_Fong says:
::gets an idea and starts the computer running a simulation, on weather a probe could send data through the conduit::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
CAG: Go ahead and activate the self destructs on both facilities. Give us a 30 minute count down.
MO_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::Pauses at the replicator and begins entering a series of commands::
CMO_LtCmdr_Welland says:
::Enters the office again and sits down at the desk, opening up the computer panel and starting a report from scratch::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
FCO: Ensign once the count down has begun position us to the coordinates that Vell gave us for the conduit entrance.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
TAC: Load aft tubes with the nanite torpedos.
FCO_Ens_Northcutt says:
::nods:: CO: Course set
CAG_FO_Williams says:
::just looks at the CO, then... shakes his head and turns back to the console, attempting to arm and set the station's autodestruct sequences, on both facilities::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::turns back around in her chair::  XO: Unless you have any objections I think we need to destroy the facilities and attempt to destroy the conduits from the inside.
OPS_Ens_Fong says:
CO/XO: Wouldn't that kill us?
Host SMDrew says:
ACTION:  On board count down begins on Starlight 1 and 2 facilities.  T minus 30 minutes.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
OPS: It could but at this point we don't have any other options that I can see unless we just leave the conduits and that wouldn't help our cause.
OPS_Ens_Fong says:
CO: Than may I suggest launching the buoy with the manifest?
OPS_Ens_Fong says:
::gets over the going to die thing and remembers to add:: CO: Sir.
CAG_FO_Williams says:
::looks briefly back over his shoulder, and across the bridge... tilting his head a degree to one side, and... nods, once:: CO: Countdown initiated.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
OPS: Agreed launch the buoy immediately.
MO_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::Eventually emerges with two steamy mugs, and carries them across to the main office, pausing in the doorway::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
*Shipwide* All Hands: we will be heading into the transwarp conduit in less than 30 minutes please make sure all stations are secure and all department heads report when ready.
OPS_Ens_Fong says:
::presses the button to download the latest crew logs, and deploy the buoy on a slow course out of the system::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
FCO: Take us into the transwarp launch position.
FCO_Ens_Northcutt says:
::engages the engines to reposition the ship::
CAG_FO_Williams says:
::taps a control on the console, and orders the flight department to have everything that can fly on standby just in case::
CMO_LtCmdr_Welland says:
::Looks to Raeyld::
CAG_FO_Williams says:
::closes out the com line, and just sits back in his chair, and... waits::
MO_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::Glances up as she hears the overhead comm, then nods quietly to Welland, and steps within to set the drink on his desk:: CMO: I highly recommend it.
CMO_LtCmdr_Welland says:
MO:  I don't take it lightly.  ::Taps his combadge and pulls the mug closer::  Sit, sit.  ::Motions to the chair::
MO_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::Nods with a bit of a smile, and settles into the chair::
Host SMDrew says:
******************* Pause Mission ***********************

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