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ARC 18 - In The Town Where I was Born - Mission 9 - SD: 11608.23
Host SMDrew says:
Summary: The Claymore has left the system for a derelict vessel detected 1.6 light years away.  The five and a half hour trip is uneventful at high warp, and initial scans indicate no life signs and the transport vessel in poor condition.  The crew believes that this vessel was traveling close enough to be affected by the same solar phenomenon as the Claymore encountered.
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********************* Resume Mission **************************
CMO_Cmdr_Raeyld says:
::Leaning back against the bulkhead outside the door to Throm's quarters, tapping the back of her heel against the wall intermittently::
Host XO_LtCmdr_Damrok says:
::Leaves a turbolift car heading down the corridor in the VIP section of the guest quarters, spotting Raeyld outside Throm's room::  CMO:  Doctor.  ::Nods once and smiles, seeming in a slightly less morose mood than he had been::
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<Helm> CO:  Captain, we have arrived at the derelict vessel.  Slowing to impulse.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Sitting in her chair on the bridge, she still found it uncomfortable but there wasn't anything to do.::  Helm: Acknowledged.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
Helm: Bring us within two hundred meters.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
CAG: Captain, begin scanning the logs from the navigation networks and see if we can find out the registry for this vessel and the crew compliment.
CSO_Cmd_Senn says:
:: Yawning as the doors to the bridge open she shakes her head.::
CAG_Cptn_Hawk says:
::Nods::  CO:  Aye
Host Throm says:
<Helm> CO: Aye, Captain.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Nods to Senn as she enters::
CSO_Cmd_Senn says:
:: After a moment she steps off onto the bridge.  There are some disadvantages to working gamma shift and being the CSO.::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
CSO: Begin closer scans of the vessel now that we've arrived.  See if we can access the computers at all.
Host Throm says:
ACTION:  The Claymore moves closer to the vessel.  The ship’s outline and size can be seen on the main viewscreen.
CSO_Cmd_Senn says:
:: Nodding to the captain while at the same time trying not to yawn does not exactly come off as graceful::
CMO_Cmdr_Raeyld says:
::Shifts away from the wall and more fully to her own two feet:: XO: Yes, Sir.  ::Nods a little:: I'm not entirely sure what we'll find. I spoke with him not long ago and he was troubled even then...doubting his place in the universe now that the social structures in which he'd been raised are both falling apart, and growing spatially more distant.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Taps her combadge::  *XO*: Commander, we have arrived at the derelict vessel.
Host XO_LtCmdr_Damrok says:
*CO*:  Acknowledged, Captain.  Doctor Raeyld and I are about to meet with Throm.  Is there anything you need?
CSO_Cmd_Senn says:
:: Making her way to her console, she stares at her chair with a sigh and then 'climbs' in.  Seriously, she did not remember being this short when she really was this age::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Taps badge once again.::  *XO*: No, just filling you in Commander.  We'll start initial scans from the bridge.  I'll let you know if anything comes up.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
*XO*: T'Shara out.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Watches the main viewscreen.::
MO_Ens_Stevens says:
::In the med-bay looking over medical scans of the crew::
Host XO_LtCmdr_Damrok says:
::Raises a breath to reply, but then halts and just shrugs once::  CMO:  Whenever you're ready, then.  ::Folds his hands (and consequently, his PADD) behind himself::
CMO_Cmdr_Raeyld says:
::Nods, taking a breath, and rings the chime on Throm's door::
CSO_Cmd_Senn says:
:: leaning closer so she can read through the data::
CMO_Cmdr_Raeyld says:
::Nods, taking a breath, and rings the chime on Throm's door::
Host Throm says:
::Turns from the window and looks over to the door.::  Outloud:  Umm.  Hello?
Host Throm says:
::Steps off the sofa and walks to the door thinking of how it opened last time.::
CMO_Cmdr_Raeyld says:
::Smiles, and takes a deep breath:: *Throm*: Hello, Throm. This is Doctor Raeyld. I have Commander Damrok here with me. May we come in?
CSO_Cmd_Senn says:
:: After stopping a yawn, she sits back and looks over her shoulder::  CO:  The ship has minor hull fractures on decks two and eight.  Warp drive is offline.  Their power systems are operating at 16%  Their environment is online, but it is producing a methane oxygen mix.
Host Throm says:
::Taps on the door.::  CMO: Doctor Raeyld?  Hello?  Yes, I'm here.  ::Taps on the door again.::  Outloud:  Door open...
CSO_Cmd_Senn says:
:: Notes her brother slipping off the bridge and frowns before looking back at the captain.::
Host Throm says:
ACTION:  Throm's door opens with a woosh.
CSO_Cmd_Senn says:
CO:  The gravity is about one-third that of Earth's.  And it looks like their cargo hold is full of ore, processed metals, looks like some barrels of seed, not sure what without getting a sample, and some rolls of silk.
CMO_Cmdr_Raeyld says:
::Glances to Damrok, then leads the way in, walking into the living area of Throm's quarters::
Host XO_LtCmdr_Damrok says:
::Nods once, then follows behind Raeyld, arms at his sides with his PADD in his left hand::
Host Throm says:
::Looks up at both officers seeing that they too have grown smaller.::
CSO_Cmd_Senn says:
:: glances back at her console::  CO:  Their computer is online, however, it is not a language the UT is familiar with.  It will take a bit of time to access from ship to ship.... less if I was over there.
CSO_Cmd_Senn says:
CO: Captain... you are going to need an EVA suit due to the gravity and O2/methane mix.
CMO_Cmdr_Raeyld says:
::Nods and tries smiling a little encouragingly:: Throm: How are you holding up?
CSO_Cmd_Senn says:
CO:  And to note, there seems to be little in the way of defense aboard that vessel... or at least none operable.
Host Throm says:
CMO:  A little confused.  ::Walks back to the sofa holding his pants as best he can.::
CMO_Cmdr_Raeyld says:
::Rubs her upper lip a moment, hiding her smile:: Throm: When we're finished, I could help you reprogram the replicator for some better-fitting clothes, if that would be more comfortable.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
CSO: Understood, Commander.  We have been talking about sending an away team over to see what else we could find out other than just ship to ship scans.
Host Throm says:
::Nods as he takes a seat.::   CMO:  That would be helpful thank you.  I still have not gotten used to that machine.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
CSO: See what you can do from here for now, Commander.  If we assemble a team, it is logical that you will be one of the members going as well.
CSO_Cmd_Senn says:
:: nods::  CO:  We might want to do it sooner than later.  Given the scans, it is doubtful that vessel, in its current state, will be able to hold together if it is hit by another solar event.
CSO_Cmd_Senn says:
:: At least there was a reason for getting dragged out of bed... lucky Theron.::
CSO_Cmd_Senn says:
:: Looks back at a small chronometer on her console.:: CO:  Which, by the way, should occur in the next hour and a half, give or take a few minutes.
CMO_Cmdr_Raeyld says:
::Joins Throm in the sitting area, and settles into a chair perpendicular to his, curling her legs up on the cushion to prevent them from dangling uncomfortably:: Throm: I'd be glad to help. ::Glances at Damrok briefly:: And we were hoping you might possibly be of help to us as well. Suffice it to say, we're trying to determine how this change occurred, and how we might reverse it.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
CSO: Understood, Commander, and duly noted.
Host XO_LtCmdr_Damrok says:
::Smiles in a reassuring way, but otherwise lets Raeyld take the lead, nodding to Throm as she begins::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
CSO: At the same time, I don't want to send over a team and the next solar event hits and that team is lost as well.
CSO_Cmd_Senn says:
:: turns back around and tapping the comm button, informs the transporter room to have some EVA suits ready, just in case.  She then sends the transporter chief the coordinates for the ship’s equivalent of a bridge and their engineering.::
CSO_Cmd_Senn says:
CO:  I have no problems getting a transporter lock on that ship.  If you stayed within the hour frame, that gives thirty minutes to get back over... barring the unforeseen.  In which case, someone could send a shuttle after us.
Host Throm says:
CMO:  I would be happy to help, but I'm not sure what happened.  Do you have any data on this so far?  All I know is one minute I was taking a nap and the next time I woke up I was a fraction of my former self.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
CSO: Noted, Senn.
CSO_Cmd_Senn says:
:: simply nods as she works on the ship’s translator.::
CSO_Cmd_Senn says:
:: listens as the transporter room contacts her.  After a moment...::  CO:  All is in place whenever you are.
CMO_Cmdr_Raeyld says:
Throm: I've run a series of scans.  ::Pulls a PADD out of her pocket, and hands it to Throm, with copies of the individual results, as well as her general conclusions:: 
Host Throm says:
::Takes the PADD and begins to look it over.::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Hops down out of her chair.  Walks over toward Senn::  CSO: As ready as I can be.  Let's head to transporter room one.
CSO_Cmd_Senn says:
:: looks back surprised::  CO:  Ummm... just the two of us?
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Taps her combadge::  *MO*: Stevens, meet me in transporter room one.  Bring your tricorder.  You are with me on an away team to the derelict vessel.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
CSO: No, Commander.  I will have the CTO and MO join us.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
CTO: Lieutenant, you are with me.
CSO_Cmd_Senn says:
:: does her own slight hop off her chair and nods slightly in relief that they were not alone.::
CMO_Cmdr_Raeyld says:
::While he reads:: Throm: The short version is that certain markers in our DNA were overwritten with another genetic code. Something that, near as we can extrapolate, bears marked similarity to Cardassian DNA.
Host Throm says:
::Pauses and looks up from the PADD.::  XO: Commander.  Where exactly are we, if you don't mind me asking?
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Enters the turbolift, waits for Senn and Kytides::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Taps her combadge:: *XO*: T'Shara to Damrok.
CMO_Cmdr_Raeyld says:
::Blinks slightly, and glances to Damrok::
Host XO_LtCmdr_Damrok says:
::Pulls up the star chart on his PADD and passes it to Throm::  Throm:  The reference we have to this system terms it "Thienya."
Host XO_LtCmdr_Damrok says:
*CO*:  Damrok here, Captain.
CSO_Cmd_Senn says:
:: Walks over toward the lift.::  CO:  This should be interesting.  At least with the lighter gravity we can jump onto things instead of climbing.  :: there is a slight touch of annoyance and frustration in her voice.::
CSO_Cmd_Senn says:
:: follows the captain into the lift along with the CTO::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
*XO*: Commander, after Commander Senn's scans of the derelict vessel and her recommendation, I have assembled a small away team and am preparing to transport to the vessel.
Host Throm says:
::Takes the PADD and looks it over.::  XO:  Ummm.  ::His face looks sickly white for even a Trovling.::  CMO/XO:  We should not be here.  We need to leave now.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
*XO*: We have a small window before the next solar event happens, and when it does, there will be nothing left of the vessel in the shape it’s in.
Host XO_LtCmdr_Damrok says:
::Hesitates a moment::  *CO*:  Understood, Sir--  ::Pauses as his brain processes what T'Shara and Throm are saying::  Captain, may I have a moment?  ::Mutes his 'badge::
Host XO_LtCmdr_Damrok says:
Throm:  What is it?
Host XO_LtCmdr_Damrok says:
::Sits forward in his chair::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Nods::  CSO: Aye, it should be interesting Commander.  Remember once we arrive in the transporter room, I want everyone to have phasers, EVA suits, tricorders and wrist lights.
CSO_Cmd_Senn says:
:: nods.  As the lift stops, she waits for the captain to proceed them out.::
CMO_Cmdr_Raeyld says:
::Reaches out a hand and gently rests is on the sleeve of Throm's arm::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Exiting the turbolift into the corridor::
Host Throm says:
XO:  Commander, this is a bad place.  None of our vessels pass near here.  Those that do rarely make it.  This is considered an evil place.  Ummm.  ::Tries to think of the right words.::  Cursed.
CSO_Cmd_Senn says:
:: As they enter the transporter room, she moves toward the EVA suits that are geared for a short person... child size.  Perfect.  She works with one of operations into getting into hers::
MO_Ens_Stevens says:
::steps out of the med-bay and starts toward the transporter room::
Host XO_LtCmdr_Damrok says:
::Frowns slightly::  Throm:  Unfortunately, we have a... ::Can't even think of the way to phrase what's happening, at the moment:: ...loose acquaintance who does business with a colony that was planted here.  We can't find the colony, and we're searching for survivors.  I understand your trepidation;  after all, we've been physiologically transformed as a consequence of being here.
Host Throm says:
::Turns to Doctor Raeyld.::  CMO:  There are stories from our earlier space travels that the entire population of the planet was gone in an instant.  People that went looking on the planet never returned.  It’s said the star knows when there are vessel close to it and a giant creature within the star lashes out to protect the entire system.
Host XO_LtCmdr_Damrok says:
::Frowns slightly...it sounds perfectly mythical, but he's seen too much in the depths of space to dismiss it out of hand::
MO_Ens_Stevens says:
::steps into med-bay and nods to Senn while starting to suit up::
CMO_Cmdr_Raeyld says:
::Glances to Damrok:: XO: Perhaps it was the very ships transferring supplies that triggered their disappearance, and our arrival that triggered the latest?
CSO_Cmd_Senn says:
:: Going over everything as these suits have not been used in a while.:: MO;  Ready to board a ghost ship?
CSO_Cmd_Senn says:
:: blinks in surprise at her comment... something a younger her would have said.::
Host Throm says:
XO:  If there was a colony on this planet, then the creature has destroyed them by now.  Nothing survives long in this system.
Host Throm says:
::Places the PADDs on the table.::
Host XO_LtCmdr_Damrok says:
CMO:  Possible.  Everything seems to fit those criteria.  Could be an actual sentient being just as easily as a security system.
MO_Ens_Stevens says:
CSO: Why not? I'm as tall as I was last time I believed in ghosts
CMO_Cmdr_Raeyld says:
XO: Or even a natural phenomenon.
CSO_Cmd_Senn says:
:: gives one of her rare smiles as she checks her away team kit::  CO:  I am good to go.
Host XO_LtCmdr_Damrok says:
::Nods in agreement::
Host XO_LtCmdr_Damrok says:
::Picks his PADD back up::
CSO_Cmd_Senn says:
:: moves to step onto the transporter.::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Stands near Senn putting on her own EVA suit.::
Host XO_LtCmdr_Damrok says:
Throm:  I realize this probably makes you uncomfortable...but we do have a responsibility to search for survivors.  Can you think of any other information that we might be able to use?
MO_Ens_Stevens says:
::steps onto the transporter behind Senn and checks the settings on her phaser::
Host Throm says:
XO:  Commander, I've told you everything I've been taught about this system.  ::Shakes his head.::  It is the one place I would have never chosen to go visit once I gained my freedom.  I'd rather go looking for Vroa.
CSO_Cmd_Senn says:
:: Quickly fills the MO on what sensors have told them about the vessel.::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Walks over to the locker and grabs a phaser, checking it's setting; she also grabs a tricorder and wrist light.  Adjusting the wrist light she steps onto the transporter.::
CSO_Cmd_Senn says:
CO:  Bridge or engineering?  I gave the chief both coordinates.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Taps her combadge once again.::  *XO*: Commander, my team is ready to beam out.  We will keep open comms.  Senn has set up transporter locks on the ship.
Host Throm says:
XO:  However, we are here now...  I guess the best we can hope for is to see if we find all the other missing souls or at least figure out their fate.  ::Looks over to Raeyld and tries to give his best smile.::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
CSO: Bridge
Host XO_LtCmdr_Damrok says:
::Looks to Throm, then pauses for a long moment::  *CO*:  Captain...be careful.  Keep an open line with mission operations.  I'll be on the bridge shortly.
CSO_Cmd_Senn says:
:: nods and looks over at the chief who is listening.::
CMO_Cmdr_Raeyld says:
::Smiles gently, and squeezes his arm gently, then releases:: Throm: We to try to fulfil our responsibility...then we'll move on.
Host XO_LtCmdr_Damrok says:
Throm:  Thank you for your help.  We'll make sure a technician from operations comes to see you about your clothes.  ::Smiles sympathetically, remembering what it was like to be walking around in a floppy outfit::
Host Throm says:
ACTION:  The transporter chief nods and taps the controls of the transporter.  With a blue twinkle of light the away team is beamed off the Claymore and arrive a moment later on the bridge of the alien vessel.
Host Throm says:
@SCENE:  The bridge lights are dim but functional.  Lights on the control panels flash giving ships readings in an unknown language.  The small oval view screen is on and the Claymore can be seen directly ahead.
CSO_Cmd_Senn says:
@ :: always finding it curious to see her ship from a different view point, she stares a moment before heading toward the consoles.:
Host Throm says:
@SCENE:  The emergency warning lights flash as alarm buzzers sound on the bridge, yet there seems to be little out of place.  The small five station bridge is well maintained and no signs of damage, struggle, or fight can be found.   It’s just that the crew is gone.
Host Throm says:
************************************** Pause Mission - Time lapse 15 minutes ******************************************

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