The Line in Space - Mission 10 - 11301.01

Summary:  The Kladenets has entered the Mogi Lon Passage.  To the surprise of the crew they have arrived at their designated coordinates an hour before they should have.  A brief check confirms that inside the Passage normal space time is compressed decreasing travel time under warp conditions.

******************** Resume Mission *************************

CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Takes her seat in the center chair::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::At tactical, monitoring short range sensors::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Presses her commbadge:: *CNS*: Counselor?
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CAG: Drop us to 1/3 impulse.
CNS LtJG Foster says:
::In his office he hears his commbadge.::  *CMO*:  Yes Doctor?
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
CO:  1/3 impulse, aye.  Position confirmed, Captain.  We are at the designated coordinates approximately  ::looks down at this instruments::  an hour early
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
CO:  Correction, Captain....  3 hours early.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CAG: How is that possible Mr. Hawk.
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
CO:  I'm just that good?
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Looks up at the viewscreen and then back down at the arm console::
TO LtJG Kytides says:
::Stands at an auxiliary console in the back, watching over sensor readings::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Leans back in her chair, hesitating a moment, before speaking again:: *CNS*: I would like to know if there's some time we could speak. I'd like your...opinion on something.
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
CO:  Looking at our chronometers and comparing them to the nav buoys, it seems time inside the passage is....  different than outside.  I don't know why.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::A slight smile on her face::   CAG: Perhaps...  But, I think something else is at play here.
OPS Lt Kendal says:
::Verifies the ship's clock against the federation time beacon.:: CTO: Time sync confirmed sir.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Raises an eyebrow and presses a few buttons on her console::  CTO: What do you make of this Mr. Damrok
CNS LtJG Foster says:
*CMO*:  Sure I'm free now if you want if not I'm sure we can find some time soon.  My schedule is hit or miss for the next couple days.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Shakes his head::  CO:  I'm afraid I don't have any answers at the moment, either...Mister Kendal has just confirmed with a Federation relay station that the readings are correct.  I'll perhaps be able to speculate further after looking at the sensor readings, but I'm afraid this sort of thing isn't my area of expertise.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
*CNS*: Things are... ::Glances around the small space that passes as an infirmary/sickbay on a Defiant class, and shrugs to herself:: ...quiet, here. If it's all right, I'll head to your office immediately.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
*OPS*: Lieutenant Kendal, begin prepping the next probe.
CNS LtJG Foster says:
*CMO*:  That works for me doctor, cya shortly.  ::Takes his feet off his desk and leans forward, putting away his notes from his latest session.::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Selects a couple of preset sensor filters and examines the logs for spatial or temporal anomalies::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CAG: Take us to all stop Mr. Hawk
OPS Lt Kendal says:
::Checks over his screens at engineering:: CAG: Check your velocity information, I think there is some kind of interplay of charged ions in the passage...I'm sure you'd understand it better than me.
OPS Lt Kendal says:
CO: Aye ma'am, beginning probe prep.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::As she hears the comm close, she hesitates one more moment, then quickly and without pretense stands to her feet, and heads out of her office, and toward the door that connects sickbay to the room serving as a counselor's office::
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
CO:  All stop, aye Captain.  Ship is at all stop.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CAG: Acknowledged.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Gets up from her chair and walks over to science and logs into the console taking a seat.::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Begins pressing a few buttons and checking sensors::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
OPS:  Lieutenant, could you use a hand with the probe?  ::Pushes up out of his chair and stands::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Presses the chime on the counselor's office door::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::While looking over sensor logs.::  OPS: Are we within transport range of both probes from here?
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
::Looks down at his sensors::  Ops:  Acknowledged.  It appears that although the ship was powered at warp 4, we were actually travelling at warp 5.3.  I can only guess that the interaction between the ions and this passage somehow warp time in conjunction with our warp drive, this increasing our relative speed.
OPS Lt Kendal says:
::Looks at the CTO apparently calm.:: CTO: If you like commander.  ::His tone showing some measure of anxiety.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Turns to the others::  All: Aye, that is what the sensors are reading here as well.
CNS LtJG Foster says:
::Slides the drawer closed.::  CMO:  Come on in.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Heads over to the turbolift, motioning Kytides over::  TO:  Lieutenant, take over at primary tactical.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Steps through the door and pauses just inside, nodding politely and smiling to the Counselor:: CNS: Counselor. Thank you for seeing me.
TO LtJG Kytides says:
CTO: Aye, Sir.  ::Nods toward the turbolift as he passes, taking a seat at tactical::
CNS LtJG Foster says:
::Stands and smiles.:: CMO:  Of course doctor, please have a seat.
OPS Lt Kendal says:
::Begins the pre-flight checks on the next probe moving it from storage to the cargobay so that they can access it..::
OPS Lt Kendal says:
::Finishes checking:: CO: Affirmative, deployment range positive for both probes.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Flickers another smile, stepping forward to hand him a PADD, before settling into the chair nearest his desk::
OPS Lt Kendal says:
::Brings up data on the second probe and orders it moved to the cargobay as well, he then rises and presses a button::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Looks to Kendal, waiting to enter the turbolift until their operations manager has completed the preparation for probe deployment::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
OPS: Very good.  Bring up both probes to deployment readiness and transport when ready.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
TO: Any contacts on long or short range sensors
OPS PO1 Cawney says:
::Steps out of the hall and heads for the ops manager:: Kendal: Sir?
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
CO:  So, do we get to go home after this deployment, Captain?
OPS Lt Kendal says:
::Nods:: Cawney: I have to go below.
CNS LtJG Foster says:
::Takes the padd and takes the seat opposite the doctor, begins to read over the information on the padd.::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CAG: If you’re referring to home as DS3 and the Claymore then yes. If your referring back to Earth probably not.
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
CO:  Nope, just meant the Clay.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Sits fully in the chair, but leans forward, resting her elbows on her knees, looking up to watch the Counselor's expression as he reads::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CAG: Then yes, received an update from Admiral Cosgrave the Claymore refit is complete and she is waiting our return.
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
CO:  Excellent!  Course is programmed...  errr...  when you're ready.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Shoots Hawk a smile::  CAG: Noted Mr. Hawk
CNS LtJG Foster says:
::Does his best to keep his features straight, trying to hide his surprise.::  CMO:  What sort of treatment is she at DS3 for?
OPS PO1 Cawney says:
::Nods indicating her understanding then heads towards the replicator to get a caffeinated beverage.::
OPS Lt Kendal says:
::Heads towards the CTO and the waiting turbolift:: CTO: The probes should be waiting for us sir.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Sits up slightly, having observed what she needed from his expression...surprise, for now, but not really incredulity:: CNS: It's...complicated. She has an unusual condition due to a genetic anomaly in her heritage...probably exacerbated by the trauma of her loss, and the condition in which we found her.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
OPS:  Very good.  Let's go, Lieutenant.  ::Enters the turbolift and holds it::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
CNS: She's currently under stabilization and sedation, until someone knows better how to help her...and probably until her fate is determined.
OPS Lt Kendal says:
::Steps into the turbolift::
CNS LtJG Foster says:
CMO:  That would explain how you found out about her.  What made you decide to do this?  Not that I think it is a bad idea just surprised.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
CNS: She has no living family. She would be welcomed on Betazed normally. But while making great strides since the Dominion Occupation, is still in shambles compared to its previous glory.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
Turbolift:  Deck four.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
CNS: And it's been somewhat inundated with people like her. She would sit in a home for...I don't know how long.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
OPS:  Lieutenant...  ::Looks to him appraisingly::  How is your temporary billet treating you, so far?
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
CNS: And on Vulcan, she could probably be placed but...  ::Hesitates, a somewhat painful expression flickering across her face:: ...I've heard that Vulcan is less than...ideal, for hybrids, even these days.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
CNS: And in every likelihood, she'd be trained not only in general control - which is good - but also to suppress her emotions completely, and her related heritage.
OPS Lt Kendal says:
::Blinks, rapidly trying to calm the rapid swirl of colors in his eyes:: CTO: Sir, I'll be glad when I don't wake up with cait hair on my uniforms.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
CNS: Either way...she'd be, in one way or another, alone.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CAG: Mr. Hawk, from this location can we get any kind of accurate map of the interior of the passage.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
CNS: I...   ::Pauses, and restarts:: ...If there's some what I can prevent that, can provide her a place, however small, however remote, where she could feel she belongs, is accepted, is loved...then I want to do that.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Smiles broadly::  OPS:  The rooming situation on a Defiant-class starship is not quite what we're used to, is it.  ::Leads out as the doors swish open and makes his way toward the cargobay::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
CNS: ...I was with her father, when he died. He may have been Vulcan, but her name was the last word on his lips...His last thoughts, Vulcan or not, were his love for her.
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
CO:  Sensors were active as we came through the passage, so our course is recorded.  But the same time distortion that got us here early would limit any scanning from outside of the passage.
OPS Lt Kendal says:
::Follows towards the cargo bay, picking up a PADD and beginning a series of downloads to it:: CTO: I volunteered to room with him sir, clearly I didn't know the risks.
CNS LtJG Foster says:
CMO:  I think it is a great idea and should be much better for her.  The systems are there to help but they sometimes fall short.  It says a lot about you that you are willing to take the responsibility on.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CAG: That would be a logical assumption.
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
::Smothers a grin::  CO:  Yes ma'am.  I'm known for my logic.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Enters the cargo bay and makes his way over to where the probes have been slid into the open::  OPS:  Sometimes we learn the difficult way.  ::Pauses in his stride and steps aside to the second probe::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Blinks, this time her turn to not-quite-cover surprise:: CNS: Really? You wouldn't be against it, then?
OPS Lt Kendal says:
::Hands the PADD to the CTO:: CTO: Sir, the highlighted programs and files will need to be downloaded to the probe, while that is happening we can install the reserve batteries.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
OPS:  Very good.  ::Takes the PADD and initiates an uplink to both probes, beginning installation of the files::
CNS LtJG Foster says:
CMO:  No I wouldn't against it; you've obviously given this a lot of thought and consideration.  Doing this is a big responsibility to be sure but I believe you can handle it and it may help you as much as it helps her.    You'll have my support to help out in any way I can as well.
OPS Lt Kendal says:
::Nods at the CTO and opens a row of hatches beginning to slot fresh batteries into the racks:: CTO: You sir?
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
OPS:  I've enjoyed it, for the most part.  I usually have the quarters to myself due to the shift rotations of my roommates and myself.  The quiet time has been appreciated, at the least.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Looks up from the PADD as soon as the procedure has been started, and speaks casually::  OPS:  Roommates aside...have you liked being in charge of operations?  ::Looks back to the PADD and ensures that the files are installing, then sets it on a cargo container for a moment and walks to the second probe to open the battery compartment::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CAG: At normal cruise what would be our eta back to DS3?
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
CO:  Checking...
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Sits back slightly, her eyes misting slightly as she processes Foster's words...far more than she could have hoped::
OPS Lt Kendal says:
::Shakes his head in the human negative as he slots the last battery in and begins sealing the compartments:: CTO: I'll be honest, as crazy and scatterbrained as the Ferengi is I'll be glad when he's back.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Swallows and sits forward once more:: CNS: Thank you, very much. For everything.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Gets up from Science and walks back over to the center chair, taking a seat::
CNS LtJG Foster says:
CMO:  Of course doctor, were you worried I was going to try and stop you?
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
CO:  18.5 days at Warp 7, Captain.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Draws a breath:: CNS: Well, your opinion is important to me. With all our sessions in the past months...I've probably spent more time in conversation with you, than just about anyone else in some time.  ::Smiles a bit::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
CNS: But I've also considered the possibility that, when I seek authorization from Starfleet Command, they may what to know what my counselor thinks of the idea. To know in advance that they'd hear a favorable report....just relieves a lot of worry.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Tilts his head slightly in surprise as he slots the first battery packs into place::  OPS:  I'll admit his absence creates a certain...gap.  ::Looks immediately back to the probe, continuing installation::
OPS Lt Kendal says:
::Looks at the PADD and nods the flight plans were downloaded and the software was as ready as it could be:: CTO: Looks ready on this end, sir.
CNS LtJG Foster says:
::Gives her a smile.::  CMO:  That you will have from me, and anything else I can do to help.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
OPS:  Excellent.  ::Finishes installing the batteries, then checks the seal on the panel as he snaps it back into place::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Smiles again, the deepest, probably most genuine smile she's smiled since he's come aboard, and stands, stepping toward the Counselor:: CNS: Thank you... Thank you.  And please, let me know if there' s anything I can do too.
OPS Lt Kendal says:
::Runs a sealer and nods:: *Bridge* Probes ready for deployment.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Stands and tugs on his uniform to straighten it out::
OPS Lt Kendal says:
::Looks at the CTO:: CTO: Oh, sorry commander you probably wanted to...
OPS PO1 Cawney says:
CO: Mister Kendal reports probes are ready for deployment ma'am.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Holds up a hand deferentially::  OPS:  Not a problem, Lieutenant.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
OPS PO1 Cawney: Tell Mr. Kendal to deploy the probes.
CNS LtJG Foster says:
::Stands and gives her a grin.::  CMO:  You're welcome doctor, I think you will do great.
OPS PO1 Cawney says:
*Cargobay* You may deploy.
OPS Lt Kendal says:
::Moves to the transporter controls.:: CTO: Sir?
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Impulsively side-hugs Foster, before darting out the door of his office with a quick wave, heading back to her office.::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
OPS:  Proceed when ready, Mister Kendal.  ::Smiles and follows him to the cargo transporter console::
CNS LtJG Foster says:
::Is completely caught off guard by the hug but can't respond before she darts out of his office.  Moving back to his desk he settles in and begins reading the information on the padd more in depth.::
OPS Lt Kendal says:
::Checks co-ordinates:: CTO: Launching probe one. ::Energizes, beaming the probe as close to the deployment location as possible.

ACTION: The fourth probe dematerializes from the cargo bay and materializes on target outside the Kladenets.  It begins its deployment programing and initialization sequences.

ACTION:  On the bridge Probe 4 begins to send initial data and internal diagnostic information.

OPS Lt Kendal says:
::Reinitializes the transporter:: CTO: Probe one away, launching probe two, ::Energizes, beaming the second probe as close to the deployment zone as the transporters could reach.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Watches as the probe disappears to its designated location...hopes this sensor network will provide the coverage they need to ensure the security of the sector::
OPS PO1 Cawney says:
Bridge: Probe 4 transmitting.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Retreats into her office, practically skipping, just indulging in the moment, before settling into her chair to pull up her copy of the forms on her computer::

ACTION:  The last probe vanishes from the cargo bay.   Now only holding a few small sealed containers.   The finial probe materializes and also begins its deployment procedures sending diagnostic data to the Kladenets.

ACTION:  Incoming transmission from Deep Space 3.

OPS Lt Kendal says:
CTO: Looks like we are receiving clean datasets.
OPS PO1 Cawney says:
CO: Incoming message from DS3 ma'am
CO Capt T’Shara says:
OPS PO1 Cawney: On screen
OPS PO1 Cawney says:
::Feeds the transmission to the screen::
DS3 OPS says:
COMM: USS Kladenets:  Captain T'Shara  We have good signals to all 5 probes.  Your free to return to Deep Space 3.  Excellent work.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
OPS:  Good work.  Anything else to be done here?
CO Capt T’Shara says:
COMM: DS3_OPS: Acknowledged Deep Space 3.  USS Kladenets in route we should be arriving in 18.5 days.
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
CO:  Course plotted and laid in.  Ready to engage on your order.
DS3 OPS says:
COMM: USS Kladenets:  Understood Captain.  We will see you in 18 and a half days.   Deep Space 3 out.  ::Closes the comm.::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CAG: Engage
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CAG: Warp factor 7 Mr. Hawk.
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
::"gage" still echoing from the CO's command and Hawks palm slaps down on the console::  CO:  Engaged, Warp 7.

ACTION:  The Kladenets turns sharply and with a flash jumps to warp.   Time Lapse and ETA to Deep Space 3:  18.5 days.

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