Host JamesH says:
Summary: Eighteen hours since launch, and what the Claymore has to work with turns out to be... not much. But, work with it they must, and so work with it they do.
Their luck is about to change, as new information has been received from the only other ship on-scene. New perspective? Or added complications?
It's just past start of alpha shift, and only the universe knows.

Star Trek: A Call to Duty presents the USS Claymore in: "Phoenix Rising"

Episode 3: "Complicating Perspectives" (12101.23)

=/\= BEGIN MISSION =/\=

Host CO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
::On the bridge in the center chair, reading Federation News Service reports on his PADD::
MO_Ens_Simmons says:
:: Having just entered the lab that she's been doing her research in::
CNS_Cmdr_Campbell says:
::Sitting on the right hand side of captain looking at some information on her console::
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::in the conference room, several PADDs scattered in front of him::
OPS_LtJg_Fong says:
<OPS3_CPO_Cawney> ::seated at the operations console looking more than a bit put out.::
Host SM_James says:
Scene: The Black Cluster appears on sensors, and Claymore's added modifications bring its not-so organized chaos into a somewhat clearer view.
Host CO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
::Glances up, looking around the bridge briefly and using the opportunity to rotate his neck in a small circle, a night spent on the office couch not having been the wisest idea for his skeletomuscular health::
CTO_Lt_Hawk says:
::At tactical::
MO_Ens_Simmons says:
::Sees the new info that just came in over subspace and starts reading through it::
CIV_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::In her quarters, sitting at the end the couch, reading a PADD::
CSO_Ens_Sheva says:
::at the bridge science station running a tachyon detection beam simulation::
CMO_LtJg_Stevens says:
::Looks over her PADD at the duty roster once more:: *MO*: Stevens to Simmons
MO_Ens_Simmons says:
::Pauses in her reading and hits her combadge:: *CMO*: Simmons here.
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::scrolls through the personnel list from engineering on the PADD he's holding, scanning quickly for any names he doesn't recognize, since this is a department he was very familiar with before::
FCO_ULN_Talin says:
CO: Sir, we are now in visual range of the Black Cluster
CMO_LtJg_Stevens says:
*MO*: Can you come see me in my office?
MO_Ens_Simmons says:
*CMO*: On my way.
CNS_Cmdr_Campbell says:
::She looks over at the viewscreen, hearing the report come in from the FCO::
MO_Ens_Simmons says:
::Pushes back from her console and heads into sickbay::
TO_Ens_Tsela-Yokaze says:
:: Arriving on the bridge, she steps from the lift and looks around looking for Hawk.  Seeing him, she walks over and hands him the PADD.::  CTO:  Inventory double checked.  No discrepancies.
CMO_LtJg_Stevens says:
::Stevens taps her combadge to close the channel and sits back in her chair::
Host CO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
::Looks back to his PADD, using the bookmarks to scroll some distance to the agate page for recent three-dimensional chess tournament results::
CSO_Ens_Sheva says:
::checks passive sensor scans on the outer rim of the cluster::
MO_Ens_Simmons says:
::Makes her way into the CMO's office and peeks her head inside.::  CMO: May I come in?
CTO_Lt_Hawk says:
::Takes the PADD from the TO::  TO:  Thank you.  Why don't you take the secondary tactical panel for now?  You need some bridge time.
OPS_LtJg_Fong says:
::steps into main engineering glancing around quietly, he headed towards the chief engineer's office:: *OPS3*: Fong to Cawney, checking up on engineering. Will be on the bridge in a bit.
Host SM_James says:
<FP_FL_Williams> ::on the flight deck, running a pre-flight diagnostic on his assigned fighter ̶ they weren't needed, but that was no guarantee::
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::closes out the list and deactivates the PADD, lightly tossing it with the others and leaning back for a moment in the chair he's in::
TO_Ens_Tsela-Yokaze says:
CTO:  Yes, Sir.  :: turns to make her way to the secondary tactical panel and logs in.::
Host CO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
::Sets his PADD beside him on his chair and folds his right leg over his left::  FCO:  On screen.
CMO_LtJg_Stevens says:
MO: Of course! Please do! If the door isn't locked, you're always welcome. ::Stevens waves her in and gets up to sit in a chair next to her in front of the desk::
OPS_LtJg_Fong says:
<OPS3_CPO_Cawney> ::gives the console a look that could strip paint.:: *OPS*: Understood. Sir.
FCO_ULN_Talin says:
::brings up forward view of the Black Cluster, no magnification ::
MO_Ens_Simmons says:
::Walks in and puts her hands on the back of the other chair and stands behind it:: CMO: What can I do for you?
TO_Ens_Tsela-Yokaze says:
:: Scans through the data flowing across the screen, basically familiarizing herself with the Claymore's set-up::
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::leans forward, trying to force himself to go through as much as this as he can; he draws a different PADD from the stack, this one including a synthesis of Starfleet quarantine policies::
CMO_LtJg_Stevens says:
MO: I need...a favor. If I can be so bold. I need an assistant chief medical officer for the beta shift. I need...an officer with experience. Someone I can trust. I was thinking...you?
CNS_Cmdr_Campbell says:
::She reads up on the Black Cluster on her console as it appears on the screen. This would be quite an interesting shortcut::
TO_Ens_Tsela-Yokaze says:
:: taps a few keys with a frown, looking first at the LRS and then SRS::
MO_Ens_Simmons says:
::Nods with a little bit of surprise on her face:: CMO: I'd be happy to, if you're sure.
CMO_LtJg_Stevens says:
MO: Evie, if I weren't sure, I wouldn't have asked. 
CSO_Ens_Sheva says:
CO/XO: Sensors are detecting the start of gravimetric distortions on our flight path. Nothing of significant concern for now, but sensor accuracy is likely to grow worse the further on we go.
Host CO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
::Looks across to science::  CSO:  At the risk of downplaying it, that sounds relatively ordinary for the area.  Do you foresee any navigational difficulties?
MO_Ens_Simmons says:
CMO: I'd be honored.  ::Pauses for a moment::  Thank you.
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::places this PADD down as well, pushing his chair back and standing up, moving towards the windows::
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
<CEO_LtJG_Secord> ::wandering a bit through Main Engineering, having trouble grounding himself in a particular task at the moment::
CSO_Ens_Sheva says:
CO: Yes, Sir. More power to sensors will be needed to compensate as our detection accuracy diminishes from the effect of the gravimetric instabilities.
CMO_LtJg_Stevens says:
::Stevens smiles at Evie and gets up from the chair:: MO: No, thank you. It helps a lot to have an officer I know and can trust. Besides, I've seen the way you work with the medical crew and the science teams, and I can't think of a better representative of our department. If you'll pardon the informality, my ability to interface with the science team is...limited.
OPS_LtJg_Fong says:
::moves towards the MSD table, checking the status of the ship as he does::
FCO_ULN_Talin says:
CO: Ninety seconds to entry.
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::folds his hands behind his back, allowing himself to stare off into space for a few moments::
TO_Ens_Tsela-Yokaze says:
<SO_Ens_Sakar> :: Enters one of the secondary labs and moves about, exploring what the room contained.::
Host CO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
::Looks back across the bridge toward operations:: OPS3:  Cawney, make sure we have what we need to sensors.
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
<CEO_LtJG_Secord> ::moves towards his office but sees the back of a Ferengi across the way; his attention captured, he wanders towards the unfamiliar  ̶ at least, among his staff  ̶ person::
MO_Ens_Simmons says:
CMO: I've been around science people for a lot of my career.  Working with science people comes naturally.  I'm happy to liaise with them if you'd like.
OPS_LtJg_Fong says:
::spots the acting chief:: CEO: Lieutenant, sorry I didn't get down here sooner, things have been a bit...well, I was busy.
Host CO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
FCO:  Continue on course, Mr. V'et.  ::Presses the round yellow button on his armrest::  *Shipwide*:  All hands, this is Commander Damrok.  We are preparing to enter the Black Cluster and will be going to Yellow Alert momentarily.
Host CO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
::Stands and tugs on his jacket::  CTO:  Mister Hawk, signal yellow alert.
FCO_ULN_Talin says:
CO: Aye Sir, maintaining speed and heading.
CTO_Lt_Hawk says:
CO:  Aye, Sir.  :: signals yellow alert::
Host CO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
<EM1_CPO_Southland>  ::Follows Secord at a distance somewhere between "not really paying attention to him" and "kind of aggravated with him", PADD in hand, glancing around as if bobbing in an ocean storm looking for a life raft::
OPS_LtJg_Fong says:
<OPS3_CPO_Cawney> ::nods at the captain slightly, shifting some of aux power to sensors as requested::
MO_Ens_Simmons says:
::Looks up at the yellow alert signal, then turns her attention back to the CMO::
CNS_Cmdr_Campbell says:
::Shifts her gaze to the CTO for a moment as the yellow alert lights begin to blink. She turns back to the viewscreen, knowing a bumpy ride was inevitable::
Host SM_James says:
ACTION: Yellow alert is signaled, ship's systems adjust to accommodate. And Claymore gains entry to the Black Cluster. There is a mild shudder as inertial dampeners compensate for the distortions.
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
<CEO_LtJG_Secord> ::eyes Fong suspiciously, wondering if this was some Davis tactic to keep watch of him and what was happening here::  OPS: Hello, Lieutenant. Why would you need to come down here?
CIV_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::Thumbs down her PADD slightly::
CTO_Lt_Hawk says:
CO:  Shields up, weapons at standby, Sir.
MO_Ens_Simmons says:
::Holds on to the back of the chair as the Claymore is rocked slightly::
Host SM_James says:
<FP_FL_Williams> ::his diagnostic completed, he moves to exit the flight deck, entering the TIC and scanning the status readouts::
TO_Ens_Tsela-Yokaze says:
:: Looks over at Hawk, and then back at her screen, quietly observing more than anything.::
CSO_Ens_Sheva says:
Self: First non-simulated yellow alert...this is fine. Everything is fine... ::shudders::
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::sees the glare of the warning light in the window, realizing he can no longer avoid returning to the bridge::
Host CO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
CTO:  Thank you.  ::Folds his arms across his chest as the rumbles start, feeling a bit odds with himself in that he feels the trip is both worth monitoring and also slightly rote::
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::walks around the other side of the conference room table, leaving the PADDs for later::
CTO_Lt_Hawk says:
TO:  Rain...  keep an eye on the shields.  Let me know if there is any impact on them from the area we're in.
CMO_LtJg_Stevens says:
MO: I would love that. In case my story of growing up didn't explain it, my experience in science was basically 'rock hard, make grain smooth'. ::Stevens winks at Evie and then goes behind her desk to look at her PADD before falling the chair as the Claymore rocks::
OPS_LtJg_Fong says:
::pulls his PADD from somewhere flips up the mission brief and taps the part of it where it says, "Work with engineering". He makes sure that the CEO can see it.:: CEO: Because the Captain wanted to make sure the ship didn't blow up.
TO_Ens_Tsela-Yokaze says:
CTO:  Aye, Sir.
TO_Ens_Tsela-Yokaze says:
:: reaches over and taps a few commands, bringing forward the shields information.::
Host CO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
<EM1_CPO_Southland>  ::Folds his hands behind his back and walks closer as Secord talks with Fong::
MO_Ens_Simmons says:
::Offers the CMO a smile.:: CMO: I just got another communiqué back from the USS Starry Wisdom.  I was wondering if you'd mind if I continued working through the information?
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
<CEO_LtJG_Secord> ::ignores the PADD, not really caring if it had Damrok's autograph or will or official decree or anything else::  OPS: I'm sure we could get by without that happening... ::pauses:: ...but happy to help prevent that outcome one way or the other.
TO_Ens_Tsela-Yokaze says:
<MO Jeyina> :: makes her way to sickbay, not that she has too far to go from her quarters, but this was still a big ship.::
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::arrives on the bridge, moving towards his station::
CIV_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::Finally puts down her PADD and, checking the chronometer, determines its far enough into alpha shifts she's probably done receiving visitors for the time being. Stands from the couch::
CSO_Ens_Sheva says:
CO/XO/FCO: Gravimetric distortions rapidly intensifying. Six-thousand kilometers to starboard and getting closer.
CMO_LtJg_Stevens says:
::Stevens nods, a little caught off balance:: MO: Yes, please do. I'm sorry to pull you away from all of that, but I need to get the duty roster squared away. I'll check in with you later.
CIV_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::Walks through the bedroom to her closet and changes into a robe she'd replicated earlier::
CNS_Cmdr_Campbell says:
::Hears the CSO's report and raises an eyebrow slightly::
MO_Ens_Simmons says:
CMO: Absolutely.  ::Turns to leave, but pauses at the door and looks back:: CMO:  Thank you so much.  I really appreciate it  ̶  more than you know.  ::Offers a small smile and heads out of the CMO's office::
FCO_ULN_Talin says:
CSO: Understood.  CO: Recommend dropping to impulse and monitor gravimetric strength for shield reduction.
TO_Ens_Tsela-Yokaze says:
<MO_Ens_Jeyina> :: Enters sickbay and looks around.  It basically looked like what she expected.::
Host SM_James says:
ACTION: The first of the distortions, almost on cue, impacts the shields... and does absolutely nothing but scatter harmlessly around the ship. Shields unaffected.
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
:;takes a seat::
OPS_LtJg_Fong says:
::glances up at the yellow alert lighting and nods more to himself than anything.:: CEO: Good. Besides, Mr. Secord, we've both been at this a long enough time. I see they cleaned up the modifications we made to the warp core.
TO_Ens_Tsela-Yokaze says:
<MO_Ens_Jeyina> :: steps out of the way of the doctor leaving.::
MO_Ens_Simmons says:
::Nods to Jeyina as she walks by for Sickbay's doors::
CNS_Cmdr_Campbell says:
::She looks over at the XO as he takes his station, completing all three officers in the command ring:: XO: Good day, Commander. ::She smiles::
TO_Ens_Tsela-Yokaze says:
:: Makes some minor adjustments.::
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
<CEO_LtJG_Secord>  ::nods, also distracted by the visual alert::  OPS: They do tend to do that.
Host CO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
::Tilts his head slightly, unaffected::  FCO:  Steady on, Uhlan.  This isn't my first trip through the cluster...nor my second, nor even my fifth.  The ship will tell us if we need to slow down.
TO_Ens_Tsela-Yokaze says:
<MO_Ens_Jeyina> :: smiles at Simmons and moves further into the room, out of the way, looking for the chief.::
CSO_Ens_Sheva says:
CO/XO: That was just the first one.
CIV_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::Moves into what is, for her, an actual bathroom, and at the head of the simple tub that has, for now, replaced her more ornate one, starts the water, turning it toward fairly hot::
FCO_ULN_Talin says:
All: Wow.. Claymore handled that like a champ. Looking good.
MO_Ens_Simmons says:
::Exits sickbay for the Labs, and enters the Lab again.::
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::accesses sensors and shields, splitting the screen on his console for right now::
MO_Ens_Simmons says:
::Back at her console starts going through the information that was sent over.::
Host CO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
FCO:  We'll see as we go.  CSO:  Please continue monitoring the situation and notify me if there are any changes in magnitude.
OPS_LtJg_Fong says:
::frowns to himself glancing at the chief for a moment but addressing the lieutenant:: CEO: What has engineering been doing since we got aboard?  Running system checks I assume? Verifying them against the shakedown crew's reports?
Host CO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
::Dimly aware of Campbell attempting to interact with Davis behind himself...turns to them::
CSO_Ens_Sheva says:
CO/XO: Another distortion three-thousand kilometers to port. Impact imminent!
CMO_LtJg_Stevens says:
::Stevens smiles as Simmons leaves and goes back to her PADD before seeing a new medical officer in sickbay. Stevens gets up and goes to the door:: Jeyina: Hello. Can I help you?
TO_Ens_Tsela-Yokaze says:
:: No change in shields, she swipes her hand to put it onto another small side screen so she can see the sensors better.::
Host CO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
::Almost absently:: XO:  Commander, anything new to report?
MO_Ens_Simmons says:
::Considers what the brain, heart, and ship’s systems have in common.::
CNS_Cmdr_Campbell says:
::She notices the rather strange relationship between the CO and XO and makes a note to monitor their interactions::
Host CO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
<EM1_CPO_Southland>  ::Takes notes, almost as though he's recording minutes of the meeting, but for all intents appears to be working at the engineering master systems console behind Secord and Fong::
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::snaps towards Damrok, his attention from the console and a little of the background chatter on the bridge broken::  CO: No, not at present. Just taking a look at the situation here somewhat.
Host SM_James says:
ACTION: Claymore lurches to starboard as the forewarned impact registers. Shields drop to 80%.
TO_Ens_Tsela-Yokaze says:
<MO_Ens_Jeyina> :: smiles::  CMO: I was just looking around to get a feel of things.  That and to see if you needed me working on anything.  From my assignment, I am on gamma and alpha shift, except when you need me on beta.
MO_Ens_Simmons says:
Self:  They're all electrical systems...could we be dealing with a localized dampening field?  Small enough to tamper with the electrical signals of the brain and heart?
TO_Ens_Tsela-Yokaze says:
CTO:  Sir, shields just dropped... to 80%.
FCO_ULN_Talin says:
::chuckles:: All: Hehe, got a few bugs on the windshield on that one...
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
<CEO_LtJG_Secord>  ::nearly loses his footing, but is able to steer his way back towards the master systems display::  
CTO_Lt_Hawk says:
::Nods::  TO:  Report to the CO, Ensign.
TO_Ens_Tsela-Yokaze says:
:: Reaches over to increase power input.::  CTO:  Yes, sir.
TO_Ens_Tsela-Yokaze says:
:: turns slightly::  CO:  Captain, shields have dropped to 80%.
MO_Ens_Simmons says:
::Holds on to the table as the Claymore feels like it's pushed to the side.::
OPS_LtJg_Fong says:
::Catches himself on the pool table as the ship lurches, his eyes shift to the status table, wanting to check on the power settings, but trusting Cawney to handle it.::
Host CO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
::Adjusts his footing to keep his balance; nods to the new ensign at tactical, then turns back toward helm::  FCO:  And there's your cue.  Reduce to warp six.  Aloud:  All stations, continue monitoring and report any changes.
CSO_Ens_Sheva says:
::braces on her console and starts to feel sweat forming on her forehead, her heartrate easily over 120 beats per minute::
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
<CEO_LtJG_Secord>  EM1: What the hell was that...?
Host CO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
::Casually walks back to his chair and picks up his PADD::
FCO_ULN_Talin says:
CO: Aye, Sir.  :: Reduces speed to warp 6:: CO: Warp 6
Host CO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
<EM1_CPO_Southland>  ::Squints as he reads over the console::  CEO:  Gravimetric distortion from the cluster.  Looks like we're reducing speed.
CIV_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::Clutches the edge of the tub as the ship shakes beneath her feet, but once her feet stabilize, she just moves one hand beneath the stream of water, turning it over and back again beneath to monitor the temperature. Satisfied, she stoppers the tub::
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::attempts to model the distortion's frequency and magnitude to see if there's any patterns they might be able to use to adjust the shields or deflector systems::
MO_Ens_Simmons says:
::Starts running computer simulations about electrical distortion fields and electrical dampening fields and their effect on the human body::
FCO_ULN_Talin says:
:: feels the hum intensity slow a bit.  Thinks to himself talking to Claymore in his mind.  You got this girl.  You're ok. ::
CNS_Cmdr_Campbell says:
::Returns her attention to her side console, examining the sensor readings herself. Still wondering what else will happen as they get deeper into it::
CSO_Ens_Sheva says:
::scans for more incoming distortions, eyes glued intensely on the chaotic sensor readouts with steadily increasing loss of accuracy::
CMO_LtJg_Stevens says:
::Stevens braces in the door as the Claymore rocks again. She glances at the ceiling before returning her attention to Jeyina:: Jeyina: Well, you are always welcome in here. I might recommend bracing given the current action.
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
<WFS_SCPO_Lon>  ::approaches Southland and Secord, looking at the console as well::
MO_Ens_Simmons says:
Self:  My labs on earth never moved like this.  It's damn inconvenient.
TO_Ens_Tsela-Yokaze says:
:: Reaches up, adjusting the power flow more.::  CO:  Shields up to 89%.
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
CO: I'm not seeing any pattern to these distortions that we could model off of. I think we're going to just have to adjust on the fly.
Host CO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
<EM1_CPO_Southland>  WFS:  Think we could tweak the output frequency, get a little less feedback off the warp field...?  She's kickin' out there.  ::Taps the console a few times and brings up a highlight of the current readouts of interaction between the cluster and Claymore's propulsion::  You'd know better.
TO_Ens_Tsela-Yokaze says:
<MO_Ens_Jeyina> :: having reached out, grabbing one of the counters::  CMO:  This is normal and will happen again?
Host SM_James says:
ACTION: The ship shudders slightly as another distortion announces its presence. No sooner has Tsela-Yokaze reported her power restoration efforts than does the universe take a little of it back. Shields drop to 88%. The CSO's sensors register that distortion only a few seconds too late.
MO_Ens_Simmons says:
::Starts some alternate simulations with slightly different parameters, and holds on as the ship is buffeted again.::
OPS_LtJg_Fong says:
::listens to the pitch change of the warp drives:: EM1: What is it chief, warp six? ::he shakes his head, stepping back and letting the two senior chiefs do their work while raising a hand.:: CEO: Expected response to the Black Cluster. You did read the report, didn't you?
Host CO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
TO:  Thank you, Ensign.  ::Absorbs the rumble with another change in footing::  XO:  That's the plan, I think.  Is there anything we can do about the sensor resolution?
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
<WFS_SCPO_Lon> ::taps the console to bring up the ship's current deflector readouts, as well as the warp field shape::  EM1/CEO/OPS: It might be possible to slightly adjust the warp field 'shape' if we knew when and where these distortions were coming from, but the magnitude and location of impact are the key issues. I'm not sure we can completely compensate.
TO_Ens_Tsela-Yokaze says:
:: frowns having dropped, though not as much this time.::  *Engineering*:  Tsela-Yokaze to engineering.  There are fluctuations in the power to the shields.
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
<CEO_LtJG_Secord>  ::looks at Fong, wondering what it would feel like to kick the ass of a Ferengi in main engineering, but tries to follow along with Lon and Southland::
CMO_LtJg_Stevens says:
Jeyina: Depends on the day. Normally there are more bodies in here when this happens. I'm Doctor Stevens. Welcome to the Claymore sickbay.
Host CO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
<EM1_CPO_Southland>  WFS:  What about a predictive model?  Not easy on the fly, I know.  ::Takes his stylus out of his chest pocket and makes a few notes on his PADD, then holds the stylus to his chin::
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
CO: Checking.  ::expands the sensor readouts and dives in to them quickly::
OPS_LtJg_Fong says:
::turns to the pool table scanning over the power system quickly, curious if the chief will answer the call from the bridge::
CIV_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::Takes advantage of the moment of solidity of the deck beneath her feet, and slips out of her robe and into the tub::
MO_Ens_Simmons says:
::Wants to get a tea as the simulations run, but doesn't know how long it would be able to stay upright::
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
<CEO_LtJG_Secord>  *TO*: Okay, we're on it.  ::moves towards a side console, calling up the power distribution to/from the shields::
TO_Ens_Tsela-Yokaze says:
<MO_Ens_Jeyina> CMO:  Hmmm... :: looks at the nice empty beds::  Personally, I am a fan of empty beds.  ::smiles::  Is there anything you need at the moment?  :: shakes her head::  With everything pretty much "new", there is not much I can think of.
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
<WFS_SCPO_Lon>  :;frowns, thinking if there's a similar situation in the cluster he can recall::  EM1: It's worth a shot. I just don't know how well it might work.
TO_Ens_Tsela-Yokaze says:
:: Waits for a cue from engineering to see if more power can be added to bring the shields back up, preferably to 100%::
Host CO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
<EM1_CPO_Southland>  ::Offers a brief shrug as Secord moves away to look at the power distribution issues, assuming he's left this task to them::  WFS:  Yeah, seems worth a shot, Sir.  Don't really know we'll be able to do much else of use.
OPS_LtJg_Fong says:
<OPS3_CPO_Cawney> ::looks at the TO for a moment, then looks over her status board.  For the briefest moment she considers adding her own fluctuation to the shields just to see what happened. She does not do that yet.::
CSO_Ens_Sheva says:
CO/FCO: Incoming distortion to aft, minimal intensity. Impact ten seconds...
CNS_Cmdr_Campbell says:
::She looks over at the science station:: CSO: Ensign, I'm curious, are you able to estimate how many of these fluctuations we will experience within a specific timeframe?
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::swings the console away for a moment::  CO: We might be able to remodulate the sensors to try and better scan for these distortions and how they might impact the ship  ̶ assuming we have enough power to allocate to this, as I think it might basically require us to short-range scan the perimeter of the ship multiple times, repeatedly  ̶ beyond what the sensors would do normally.
FCO_ULN_Talin says:
CSO: Received.
FCO_ULN_Talin says:
::prepares for adjustment ::
Host CO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
::Reads through the results on his PADD...didn't really think Rostapovich had much of a chance against T'Prim, and indeed, he did not::
Host CO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
::Looks up::
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
<WFS_SCPO_Lon>  ::also looks at Secord, then back to Southland::  EM1: I say do it.
CSO_Ens_Sheva says:
::antennae perk up upon hearing the XO's sensors proposal::
Host SM_James says:
ACTION: The aforementioned distortion does impact. And does... sweet, sweet nothing. Shields remain at 88%, somehow.
Host CO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
OPS3:  Cawney, how much power can you give sensors?  I'd like Commander Davis to take a shot at implementing this solution alongside Ensign Hy'Qiin.
CIV_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::Sinks almost entirely beneath the bubbled surface, only her nose and up still exposed::
CMO_LtJg_Stevens says:
Jeyina: I prefer the empty beds as well. As for something I need, I think we should be fully stocked right now. These impacts are making me a bit worried about walking around. I might go sit down in my office. If you'd like to join me, you're more than welcome.
FCO_ULN_Talin says:
::caresses the console whispering "That's my girl. These little things ain't got nothin' on you. ::
CSO_Ens_Sheva says:
::takes a second to check the computer personnel activity reports to see if there is a physician available::
MO_Ens_Simmons says:
::Decides to chance the tea and walks over to the replicator:: Replicator: English breakfast tea, double size cup half full. Lemon and honey.
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
<CEO_LtJG_Secord>  ::sets up several re-routes to the shields, trying to offer fallback options in case these power fluctuations overload the primary power distribution::
Host CO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
<EM1_CPO_Southland>  WFS:  All right, I'll get the framework set up.  Might not make anything of it this trip, but maybe it’ll be useful in the future.  ::Starts busily tapping away at the console::
OPS_LtJg_Fong says:
<OPS3_CPO_Cawney> CO: If tactical will stop moving power to shields I can put full auxiliary there. ::she shoots a withering look towards that part of the bridge.:: Otherwise, we are scraping the bottom of the barrel already.
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
<WFS_SCPO_Lon>  ::figures they need to say something to someone on the Bridge, and their enlisted selves aren't the ones to be running that up the flagpole::  CEO: Lieutenant.
TO_Ens_Tsela-Yokaze says:
:: Mentally frowns as she remembers that this ship is different then her last.  That is made clear when she hears one of the officers she had yet to meet, make a comment about shields.::
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
<CEO_LtJG_Secord>  ::turns::  WFS: What..?
Host SM_James says:
ACTION: Science's sensors alert to another distortion to port only a moment before it impacts. Claymore brushes it off without even breathing hard.
CSO_Ens_Sheva says:
CNS: Even with our improved sensor suites, it's difficult to provide an accurate estimate on the frequency of encounters with these distortions.
MO_Ens_Simmons says:
::Takes her tea back to her console and watches as the computer starts to spit out some information::
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
<WFS_SCPO_Lon>  CEO: We're trying to implement a predictive modeling approach here. I think we should let the bridge know.
Host CO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
::Taps his chin with the edge of his PADD, turning more fully toward operations::  OPS3:  That aside...anything non-essential we can kill momentarily, get some more power, or have you already done that?  ::Looks to her squarely and seriously, not intending to question her capacities, just interested in a fuller report::
TO_Ens_Tsela-Yokaze says:
:: Turns slightly::  OPS3:  You had only to ask.  As I should have asked you.
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
<CEO_LtJG_Secord>  ::waves his hand::  WFS: Sure, yea, whatever. Tell them. I'm trying to get the power flow to the shields evened out.
OPS_LtJg_Fong says:
::watches the chief’s interaction with Secord quietly, then looks back down at the power distribution network.::
CIV_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::Closes her eyes::
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
<WFS_SCPO_Lon>  ::stifles a sigh::  *CO*: Engineering to Bridge.
CNS_Cmdr_Campbell says:
::She nods in response to the CSO. This wasn't going to be a great few hours::
Host CO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
<EM1_CPO_Southland>  ::Glances away from his work toward Fong, only momentarily, wearing a rather blank expression, but returns to his console, determined::
Host CO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
*WFS*: Damrok here, go ahead.
TO_Ens_Tsela-Yokaze says:
:: Looks over at Hawk before turning back to her screen::
MO_Ens_Simmons says:
::Enjoys a slow sip of her tea while she reads over the first part of the results::
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
<WFS_SCPO_Lon>  *CO*: Captain, we're working on a modeling strategy here that might help us to predict key data from or about these distortions. We're not sure how well it would work, but it might help us to adjust the shields to compensate for the rough ride somewhat.
CSO_Ens_Sheva says:
CNS: That impact literally happened the instant it was discovered on sensors. We're definitely going to need more power to the main deflector and sensors.
OPS_LtJg_Fong says:
<OPS3_CPO_Cawney> ::takes a quiet breath through her teeth then turns back to her console:: CO: There are a few systems left that we can shuffle around. I'll see what I can do.  ::she almost lets it go for a moment then:: TO: Yes, Sir.
Host SM_James says:
ACTION: Another distortion is quickly approaching. Whether it's timing or the FCO's piloting, the distortion misses Claymore by several kilometers. It passes harmlessly to aft.
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::listens to Lon, then looks to Damrok::  CO: ::quietly::  We might be able to put these things together.
Host CO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
*WFS*:  Glad to hear it.  Please keep me apprised of any progress.  If we can get a better handle on these patterns, it might enable us to travel faster.  ::Takes a note on his PADD, but it's actually about Cawney::
CNS_Cmdr_Campbell says:
CSO: It looks like they are working on that now. We'll be in for quite the bumpy ride.
Host CO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
::Tilts his head toward Davis::  XO:  If you have a plan forming, run with it.
TO_Ens_Tsela-Yokaze says:
CMO:  Thank you.  I would... how long have you been chief medical?  Is it a lot of extra work?  Where did you last serve?
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::turns:: CSO: Ensign, how good are you with reconfiguring short-range sensors on the fly?
OPS_LtJg_Fong says:
::shakes his head, as he checks the power systems:: CEO: Power fluctuation looks like a sensor reporting error to me. One sensor node reporting a higher percentage while the rest showed lower.
TO_Ens_Tsela-Yokaze says:
:: As the power flow changes, she adjusts the shields::
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
<CEO_LtJG_Secord>  ::nods:: OPS: Either way, I think I've got that covered.
Host SM_James says:
ACTION: With thirty minutes before cluster exit, a distortion nearly clips the Claymore's port nacelle. T'alin's quick maneuvering is why she remains at warp.
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::links his console's data to Lon's, and sends an invite to Sheva's console as well to try and get them all on the same page::
OPS_LtJg_Fong says:
<OPS3_CPO_Cawney> ::checks systems:: CSO: I'm showing a pretty substantial power drain from the holodeck computer.  It has a science department lock out.  Permission to override, Sir?
CSO_Ens_Sheva says:
::turns to the XO:: XO: I used to reconfigure Andoria's orbital defense short-range suites for fun under the Imperial Guard's noses. What did you have in mind?
MO_Ens_Simmons says:
::Her tea sloshes, but she holds it out away from her enough that it doesn't get on her uniform::
CTO_Lt_Hawk says:
::Leans over toward the TO.  Speaks quietly::  TO:  Don't worry about it.
CMO_LtJg_Stevens says:
::Stevens waves Jeyina in and sits down behind the desk:: Jeyina: Let's see, I've been a chief medical officer for... ::Stevens sits back as if thinking back through the years:: ...about 16 hours. It is a fair amount of extra work. Hard to say how much of that is just getting things started but I guess we'll see. ::Stevens smiles at Jeyina:: And my last assignment was actually in this exact sickbay. What about you? How long have you been out of the Academy?
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::approaches Sheva's console::  CSO: What we want to do is see if we can reconfigure to provide finer grade sensor data for the modeling engineering is trying to do. If we can do that, we might be able to give ourselves a few seconds more to adjust for some of these distortions. Really, it might not just be short-range sensors, but perhaps long-range too  ̶ but some way of providing additional and concentric scans and feeding that data real time into the engineering and tactical systems.
Host CO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
::Goes back to his chair and sits, somewhat in the corner of the chair, angled more toward operations, but keeping his head on a swivel and looking about the bridge...things seem to be going all right, so far, but there may be some of the usual difficulties when it comes to integrating new staff members::
CSO_Ens_Sheva says:
OPS3: By all means. I just granted access.
TO_Ens_Tsela-Yokaze says:
:: nods her head slowly::  CTO:  I had forgotten that a ship this size, operations had charge of power.  But, I thought it was part of my duty to keep shields up as much as possible.  Especially with these interesting... distortions.
OPS_LtJg_Fong says:
<OPS3_CPO_Cawney> ::nods and shuts down the holoprogram, she is hopeful that it wasn't too important, shifting that extra power into the sensor systems::
OPS_LtJg_Fong says:
<OPS3_CPO_Cawney> CSO: Thank you, Sir.
CTO_Lt_Hawk says:
::nods::  TO:  It is, Rain.  Just coordinate the effort with OPS.
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
<CEO_LtJG_Secord>  ::approaches Southland and Lon again::
CSO_Ens_Sheva says:
XO: I like it, Sir, but it will take more than main power. We'll need auxiliary for this, possibly the emergency batteries.
Host SM_James says:
ACTION: Claymore bucks as it all but runs into a distortion. Sensors briefly go offline, only to reestablish a moment later. It takes a few minutes to properly adjust to previous settings. Shields drop to 61%.
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
CSO: Coordinate that with operations. I think the captain has already made an inquiry.
MO_Ens_Simmons says:
::Her cup is knocked out of her hand this time.  If she hadn't grabbed for the console, she would have fallen the opposite direction.::
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::feels the ship shudder again::  CSO: And ensign...let's see if we can do that -now-. 
CIV_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::Barely feels the ship shake as she's suspended within the water::
Host CO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
::Rocks with the distortion, but doesn't ask for status yet, waiting to see whether it arrives before he asks for it...slides his PADD onto the empty section of chair in the front right corner, then folds his hands over his knee::
TO_Ens_Tsela-Yokaze says:
<MO_Ens_Jeyina> CMO:  Wow... so everything is rather new for you as well.  :: takes a seat::  So you went from being a doctor to being chief of us all.  As for me and the academy... two days now?  They kind of hijacked me and some of the other recent graduates.  And I mean that literally.  The graduation ceremony had just concluded!
CNS_Cmdr_Campbell says:
::Grabs onto the side of her chair as the ship rocks. Yes, bumpy ride indeed::
CSO_Ens_Sheva says:
::quickly reinitializes passive sensors and nods nervously several times:: XO: Aye, Sir! *OPS*: Engineering, requesting additional main and auxiliary power to main deflector and sensors.
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
*Engineering*: Davis to Engineering  ̶  we're in the process of reconfiguring sensors to try and feed your modeling. I've linked you together with science, and we'll connect tactical as well.
OPS_LtJg_Fong says:
::frowns to himself, watching things unfold for the moment, a hip in contact with the pool table to stabilize himself as the ship rocks hard.::
TO_Ens_Tsela-Yokaze says:
:: nods her head at Hawk, trying to think through how she might have handled the situation better.  She needed to learn to work with far more people on this ship.::
FCO_ULN_Talin says:
All: Hehe last one was a bit of a step. Like jumping at the bottom three stairs. :: Whispers to Claymore "Come on...you're making us look bad. That was nothing" ::
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
<WFS_SCPO_Lon>  ::hears Davis as he runs statistics on one sequence in the model; he doesn't even look up to see if Secord is here or not::  *XO*: Understood, I'll loop the data in as he it comes.
Host CO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
<EM1_CPO_Southland>  ::Nods as Davis is heard over the comm, and makes sure the link is active::
CSO_Ens_Sheva says:
::quickly runs the calculations through the computers, the isolinear processors pushing to their max:: All: I've programmed the model into nav sensors. Ready to initialize.
Host SM_James says:
ACTION: Like a wave, a distortion passes right over the Claymore. There is a small shudder, but no further impact/damage to shields. Cluster exit in 20 minutes. Unless...
OPS_LtJg_Fong says:
::looks at the three engineers for a moment, listening to the comms quietly::
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::nods::  CSO: Do it.
FCO_ULN_Talin says:
CO: Twenty minute ETA to cluster exit.
Host CO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
::Nods along with Davis::  FCO:  Acknowledged.
TO_Ens_Tsela-Yokaze says:
:: At the shudder, she looks up at the numbers for shields.  With no change, she says nothing.::
CSO_Ens_Sheva says:
::executes Cmdr. Davis' sensor sweep maneuver::
OPS_LtJg_Fong says:
<OPS3_CPO_Cawney> ::shifts all available power, aux, emergency, and battery power to the sensors, speaking almost sheepishly:: CSO/TO: Shifting all available power to sensor systems.
TO_Ens_Tsela-Yokaze says:
<SO_Ens_Sakar> :: having a good idea of the lab and what it was capable of, he exits to go to another lab to explore it.::
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::approaches Hawk::  CTO: Lieutenant, we're about to run a predictive model here to try and get you some better data to adjust shields. I'm not sure what time it gives, if any, but coordinate with Ensign Sheva and engineering and see if it gives us some advantage here.
CMO_LtJg_Stevens says:
::Stevens giggles a little:: Jeyina: I believe it. Orders for this ship came together rather quick. I will say, that is a little difference than my experience from the Academy. I was there for nearly a month after graduation. I sort of envy you. Academy was not my favorite time. I've much more enjoyed my time in the field and on a ship. I hope your stay here mirrors my own. Well, minus the bodies. Those are never any good.
CTO_Lt_Hawk says:
XO:  Understood, Sir.
CTO_Lt_Hawk says:
TO:  You're on shields, Rain.  Get on it.
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::moves back towards his station and Damrok::
Host CO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
<EM1_CPO_Southland>  WFS:  Senior Chief, telemetry's changing.  Think they've switched up sensor usage up top.  Might be for the better...we'll see.  ::Continues to ensure the data is feeding properly::
TO_Ens_Tsela-Yokaze says:
:: Simply nods her head.  For now shields seemed able to handle things at the current level.::
CSO_Ens_Sheva says:
::very quickly glances at the activity report and notices the MO is free. Makes a mental note to knock down two hybors with one stone by getting her physical out of the way and discussing the Starry Wisdom after they've cleared the cluster::
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
<WFS_SCPO_Lon>  ::nods, unsure of where that may have come from, but figuring it might be better than doing nothing more::
CIV_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::Lifts her head from the water far enough to speak:: Computer: Computer, play Anderson's Summer Thunder, gapless, low volume. Lights to 10%.
MO_Ens_Simmons says:
::Cleans up the mess from the tea and sweeps the glass shards and mess back into the replicator::
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::sits down, swinging his console back towards him and bringing up a readout of the model and the shield systems, though he just eyeballs it for a moment::
TO_Ens_Tsela-Yokaze says:
:: her fingers move over the console as she makes adjustments for the shields to vary at different levels to where it was most needed.::
CSO_Ens_Sheva says:
::checks the initial results of Davis' predictive algorithms, wonders if this might have tactical applications::
Host SM_James says:
ACTION: Claymore is tapped with a little force from the starboard side. It doesn't sting, but she has 60% shields after it's over.
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
CSO: Status, Ensign?
TO_Ens_Tsela-Yokaze says:
<MO_Ens_Jeyina> CMO:  The Academy was alright.  I meet two of my best friends.  I mean... unlike so many, they get me.  But we got lucky.  I got lucky!  We ended up coming together.  So hopefully this will be good.  I come from a large family, so I am not sure I know what being bored is like.
OPS_LtJg_Fong says:
::rubs his head:: EM1/WFS/CEO: The computer is going to need a chunk of power that we don't have to crunch the numbers fast enough for the predictive model to work. Based on what I see here Cawney's pouring power at sensors.  We'll probably blow a few power nodes before this is over.
Host CO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
<EM1_CPO_Southland>  ::Scratches his head::  WFS:  Not sure this is working out.  Not enough clear data.
TO_Ens_Tsela-Yokaze says:
CO:  Captain, shields down to sixty percent.
CIV_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::Sinks back beneath the water as the soothing sound of rain, thunder, and a sprinkling of music fills the dimmed room::
CSO_Ens_Sheva says:
CO/XO: Detection accuracy markedly improved. That distortion was from just prior to the prediction model starting up.
TO_Ens_Tsela-Yokaze says:
OPS3:  Can you get me any power for the shields or a different adjustment?
Host CO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
<EM1_CPO_Southland>  OPS/WFS/CEO:  Yeah...think you're right, Lieutenant.  ::Doesn't scrap what he's working on, but starts thinking about other methods while he watches it::
Host CO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
TO:  Acknowledged.  Any damage to physical components?
CSO_Ens_Sheva says:
FCO: Helm, you should have a bit more forewarning of incoming distortions. The commander's model readings and predictions are linking to your console now.
MO_Ens_Simmons says:
::Continues to feed in new parameters and runs another two sets of simulations.::
FCO_ULN_Talin says:
CSO: Thanks, Sheva, sounds like a plan.  :: Adjusts console for incoming data ::
TO_Ens_Tsela-Yokaze says:
:: does a quick check::  CO: No, Sir.  Nothing obvious.
CMO_LtJg_Stevens says:
::Stevens smile grows a little wistful at the mention of family:: Jeyina: That's wonderful. I came here with a friend as well. He's moved on to other assignments since. How many in your family?
OPS_LtJg_Fong says:
<OPS3_CPO_Cawney> ::looks down at her console:: TO: Sorry, sir, you'll have to clear any more power with science.
TO_Ens_Tsela-Yokaze says:
OPS3:  Understood.
CSO_Ens_Sheva says:
::smiles and nods, really starting to feel a groove forming on the bridge, but then wipes that smile away as more trouble is seen::
TO_Ens_Tsela-Yokaze says:
:: Quietly::  CTO:  Suggestions?
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::approaches science again::
CTO_Lt_Hawk says:
TO:  For now, keep monitoring.  If they get too low, we'll see if the Captain wants to pull from the sensors.
CIV_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::Lets her eyes drift closed again::
CSO_Ens_Sheva says:
All: Distortion aft. Gravimetric force on this one appears very intense. Recommend evasion now.
TO_Ens_Tsela-Yokaze says:
<MO_Ens_Jeyina> CMO: That must be one of the down sides of being in the Federation.  You never know when or where you will end up.  I get that.  But I hope I have some time with my friends for a while.  As for my family, I am the youngest of seven.  I have six older brothers.  Talk about being over-protected!
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::but turns and looks towards T’alin, wondering if this data might be of use to flight control::
OPS_LtJg_Fong says:
::looks around for a moment:: *Bridge* Any chance we can get power shifted to the computer core for processing speed boost?
CSO_Ens_Sheva says:
All: Impact 60 seconds!
TO_Ens_Tsela-Yokaze says:
:: nods::  CTO:  Understood.  :: mentally sighs in relief.::
Host CO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
::Still looking fairly placid, mostly thinking about three-dimensional chess and why he's not any good at it, but Hy'Qiin's comment registers, and he hits the round yellow button again::  *Shipwide*:  All hands, brace for potential impact.
FCO_ULN_Talin says:
::looks to data, distance and direction::
CMO_LtJg_Stevens says:
Jeyina: That's true. But I've found a lot of new friends here. 
TO_Ens_Tsela-Yokaze says:
:: looks up concerned::  CSO:  I need more power for shields from your area for the moment....
Host CO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
::Looks to Cawney in silence, wondering himself what her response will be to Fong::
CIV_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::Suddenly her shoulder jerks sharply, her heart-rate skyrocketing, as her reaction causes some water to slosh over one side of the tub::
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::moves towards his station and has a seat, not wanting to get thrown across the Bridge::
OPS_LtJg_Fong says:
::leans against the pool table, his left hand gripping it::
TO_Ens_Tsela-Yokaze says:
<MO_Ens_Jeyina> CMO:  Impact?  :: grabs hold of the chair::
Host SM_James says:
ACTION: Already, Claymore begins to shudder as the distortion approaches. Claymore's speed is slightly increased by momentum.
FCO_ULN_Talin says:
:: initiates evasive action ::
CNS_Cmdr_Campbell says:
::She braces for a wild ride::
OPS_LtJg_Fong says:
<OPS3_CPO_Cawney> ::clenches a fist:: *OPS*: Not at this time, no.
CMO_LtJg_Stevens says:
::Stevens straps into her chair and looks at Jeyina:: Jeyina: It'll be alright. She's a strong ship. You can strap in if you like, it might help.
TO_Ens_Tsela-Yokaze says:
:: Fingers dance along the console to bring up what power she can to the shields.::
MO_Ens_Simmons says:
::Stands up and holds onto the console in hopes of not being thrown.::
CSO_Ens_Sheva says:
TO: Transferring from auxiliary.
Host SM_James says:
ACTION: The shuddering increases, the distortion almost pulled behind Claymore  ̶ the FCO's evasive actions delay, but do not cancel out, the impact. Forty seconds.
CSO_Ens_Sheva says:
::loses sensor clarity as power diverts to shields::
TO_Ens_Tsela-Yokaze says:
:: nods making adjustments::
CTO_Lt_Hawk says:
::Glances over at the adjustments the TO is making, but doesn't say anything...  this is excellent experience::
CIV_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::Realizes the "potential impact" could happen anytime...but she climbs out as quickly as possible, wrapping her robe around herself, and stumbles into the bedroom, heart still pounding in her ears:: Computer: Lights full ̶ 
Host CO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
::Looks to his console, remaining almost distressingly calm::  FCO:  Use the vector of the distortion as much as you can, Mister V'et.  Make it work for us.
TO_Ens_Tsela-Yokaze says:
<MO_Ens_Jeyina> ::nods her head as she straps in::  CMO:  Does the ship get shaken often?  ::looks upward to the ceiling wondering what is going on.::
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::looks to Damrok, then back to T’alin::
FCO_ULN_Talin says:
CO: Wilco; permission to increase speed to lessen impact.
TO_Ens_Tsela-Yokaze says:
:: manually adjusts more power to the forward shields and the side.::
Host CO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
FCO:  Go for it.
Host SM_James says:
ACTION: Claymore is slammed from directly fore, bucking significantly. Shields drop to 43%. Sparks begin to fly from secondary consoles as the ship is all but pushed over the distortion ahead of them by the one behind.
TO_Ens_Tsela-Yokaze says:
CO:  Captain, shields down to 43%.
CMO_LtJg_Stevens says:
Jeyina: Not that often. This old girl’s certain. Likes to ham it up when she does, though. 
CSO_Ens_Sheva says:
::shields her face from sparks flying from the side panel next to her and braces on the console with her other hand::
MO_Ens_Simmons says:
::Is thrown to the floor despite trying to hold on.  Assess herself making sure nothing is broken.::
TO_Ens_Tsela-Yokaze says:
:: lifts her hands away from the console as some sparks spread out for a moment.::
CTO_Lt_Hawk says:
::Slowly pulls himself up at his console, shooting a laser glare of death at the FCO::
CIV_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::As she's walking quickly toward the bed, she finds herself thrown into the side of it instead, her legs buckling beneath her::
TO_Ens_Tsela-Yokaze says:
<MO_Ens_Jeyina> CMO:  Ham?  The ship or the crew?  ::smiles::
CNS_Cmdr_Campbell says:
::Nearly falls out of her chair, but is able to remain partially in it. She pulls herself back up:: Self: Hopefully we're out of this soon!
OPS_LtJg_Fong says:
::winces away as a shower of sparks rains down from above the pool table.  His grip is broken and he slides neatly into another sparking console, curling up en route to hit the engineering console low.::
Host CO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
::Lurches forward a bit, but does not lose his pose::  TO:  Noted.  OPS3/TO:  If we grow closer to shield failure, prioritize the recharge rates.  ...If and only if.
CSO_Ens_Sheva says:
All: Losing sensor clarity. We're almost blind now.
Host SM_James says:
ACTION: And two. Claymore is thrown forward by the impact from the aft distortion. Alarms sound as power is shunted to emergency systems to compensate. Shields attempt to obey the tactical officer's commands, but miss. As a consolation prize, they now sit at 24%.
MO_Ens_Simmons says:
::Feels a nasty welt start on her cheek from the impact against the deck.::
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::turns as he hears consoles blow behind him, but is then startled by the next impact::
CMO_LtJg_Stevens says:
Jeyina: The ship. She's sturdy though. And she's crewed by incredible officers. What departments are your friends in?
TO_Ens_Tsela-Yokaze says:
:: Starts to grasp the panel but does not as more sparks appear.  Reaches over::  CO:  Shields down to twenty-four percent.
CNS_Cmdr_Campbell says:
::Feels the second impact and grasps onto her console with as much strength as she can muster::
MO_Ens_Simmons says:
::Is thrown down the opposite direction.  Wondering if she should get up or stay down.::
CTO_Lt_Hawk says:
CO:  Captain, shields may not be able to take another blow like that.
CSO_Ens_Sheva says:
::thrown forward against her console and then tossed to the floor, nearly getting wind knocking out of her::
CTO_Lt_Hawk says:
TO:  Work with OPS...  get us some shield power.
OPS_LtJg_Fong says:
<OPS3_CPO_Cawney> ::remains still at her console, quietly thankful for the seatbelt the Fong had insisted they install.:: CO: Aux power already shifted to shields sir.
CIV_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::Curls up on the deck beside her bed, one hand reaching around one of the legs, holding her position, as she tries to catch her breath::
Host CO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
CTO/TO:  Understood, tactical.
MO_Ens_Simmons says:
::Feels a bit of blood trickle down from a split lip...tries to remind herself this is nothing a dermal regenerator can't fix as long as it doesn't get worse.::
FCO_ULN_Talin says:
CO: We do have the option of less power and speed output and can slowly exit the cluster.
TO_Ens_Tsela-Yokaze says:
CPO3:  Can you give me anything?
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
CO/FCO: Starting to sound good to me.
Host CO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
::Shifts back into his seated position against the back of the chair, giving his jacket a few firm tugs::  FCO:  I was just thinking the same thing.  Let's drop to four.
MO_Ens_Simmons says:
::Bracing herself, she leaves the lab knowing that if she was hit that other people will be heading to sickbay as well.::
FCO_ULN_Talin says:
CO: We are riding aft gravimetric wave at an additional speed increase of an additional warp one. Speed holding at warp seven.
TO_Ens_Tsela-Yokaze says:
<MO_Ens_Jeyina> :: her eyes wide at the force of that last shake up.  Swallows::  CMO:  Ummm... Rain is tactical, Sakar is in science, and my newest friend, Kristen, is engineering.
CSO_Ens_Sheva says:
Self: Definitely...need...those new seat belt chairs...ouch... ::feels a lot of pain in one of her ribs as she struggles to grip and pull herself back onto her chair::
OPS_LtJg_Fong says:
<OPS3_CPO_Cawney> ::half rotates in her chair to look at the CTO and TO this time.:: TO: No. Sir. You have auxiliary, and emergency power at your disposal already.
Host CO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
FCO:  So long as we can continue to leverage that to our advantage by adjusting speed, by all means.
CTO_Lt_Hawk says:
CPO3:  Take it from other systems then, Chief.  If those shields go down, sensors aren't going to do us a ton of good.
TO_Ens_Tsela-Yokaze says:
:: shaking her hand from a burn::  OPS3:  Understood... :: waves away some smoke and reaches over to make adjustment.::
MO_Ens_Simmons says:
::Making her way into sickbay looks around waiting for the inevitable flood that's going to happen.  In the short time that she'll have, she grabs a dermal regenerator to repair her split lip and bruised cheek.::
FCO_ULN_Talin says:
All: Suggest routing shield to aft deflector only then to decrease forward gravimetric pulse chance.
FCO_ULN_Talin says:
All: May also give us an additional boost.
TO_Ens_Tsela-Yokaze says:
:: Listening to the FCO, looks over at Hawk::
OPS_LtJg_Fong says:
<OPS3_CPO_Cawney> ::turns back to her console shutting down external comms, over her shoulder:: CTO: Do you suggest life support, Sir?
Host CO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
::Raises an interested eyebrow slightly at V'et's suggestion and glances over to Davis::
CTO_Lt_Hawk says:
OPS3:  With the captain's permission, yes.
CSO_Ens_Sheva says:
::gets back onto her chair, the pain in her chest making it very hard to focus on the sensors::
MO_Ens_Simmons says:
::As people start making their way into sickbay, she helps get them settled on biobeds.::
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
CO/FCO: Decrease the chance  ̶  not eliminate. What if we are struck?
CMO_LtJg_Stevens says:
Jeyina: Oh wow, you have friends all over the ship, that's exciting. ::Stevens smiles at Jeyina, trying to help her relax:: Looks like the sickbay is warming up. Wanna help me get some those biobeds empty again?
Host CO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
FCO/XO:  Bit of a gamble.  We'll be clear even at lower speed briefly.
OPS_LtJg_Fong says:
<OPS3_CPO_Cawney> CO: Tactical is requesting life support power to bolster shields, Sir.
TO_Ens_Tsela-Yokaze says:
<MO_Ens_Jeyina> :: Unbuckles and stands up::  CMO:  It looks like your medical beds will not get to stay empty.
TO_Ens_Tsela-Yokaze says:
CTO:  I have the shields up to 37%, but they will not hold for long.
CTO_Lt_Hawk says:
TO:  Acknowledged.
MO_Ens_Simmons says:
::Starting some triage with people who aren't hurt too much and those that are more badly hurt.::
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::nods::
FCO_ULN_Talin says:
XO: Currently, with shields fore and aft we could be pancaked
MO_Ens_Simmons says:
::Helping an engineer onto a biobed.  Her leg is very obviously broken::
Host CO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
FCO:  What's our time to clearance at current speed?
CMO_LtJg_Stevens says:
::Unbuckles and heads her the sickbay proper:: MO: I'll start triage on the other side of sickbay. How bad is it?
TO_Ens_Tsela-Yokaze says:
<MO_Ens_Jeyina> :: follows her chief out and moves to help one of her crew mates::
FCO_ULN_Talin says:
CO: Riding this wave, two minutes.
TO_Ens_Tsela-Yokaze says:
FCO:  I have more power to forward shields and less to aft.
MO_Ens_Simmons says:
CMO:  It could be worse, I'm guessing.  I'll help this crewman if you want to do the triage.::
OPS_LtJg_Fong says:
::stands from under the console, his uniform, recently crisp, once again covered in small burns and dirt.  A thin trickle of blood running down from under the head wrap into the top of his collar. ::
FCO_ULN_Talin says:
TO: More to aft and less to fore?
CTO_Lt_Hawk says:
::snaps out::  TO:  Override...  more aft, less forward!
TO_Ens_Tsela-Yokaze says:
:: quickly adjusts::
Host CO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
::Nods as the shield adjustments take place::  FCO:  Let's ride it out.
CMO_LtJg_Stevens says:
::Nods to Simmons and moves over to take over:: Jeyina: Ensign, dislocated shoulder here, can you take this one?
TO_Ens_Tsela-Yokaze says:
<SO_Ens_Sakar> :: slowly climbs up from the floor, his hand hurting.::
CSO_Ens_Sheva says:
::wipes a bead of sweat from her forehead, glad the FCO and CTO caught that one with the shields::
MO_Ens_Simmons says:
::Uses an immobilizer on the crewman to stabilize the leg::
FCO_ULN_Talin says:
:: whispers to the Clay: let it ride, baby, let ride ::
CIV_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::Remains curled up on the floor at the head of her bed::
OPS_LtJg_Fong says:
<OPS2_Ens_Deveraux> ::steps into the sickbay, cradling her left arm, wincing every time she moved it.::
Host SM_James says:
ACTION: Claymore is all but pushed clear of the Black Cluster. By the added assistance of a second distortion, which slams into Claymore's aft. Inertial dampeners do mean you don't entirely feel her flip end over end... but it's noticed. More system overloads. Phasers go offline. Sensors go offline. And Claymore somehow exits the Black Cluster with shields at 16%... and continuing on her course at a very respectable warp 4.

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