Star Trek: A Call To Duty
USS Kraken NCC 75712
SD 11309.12 - Mission 53 

Starring: 
Andrew James 		as Ship Manager (SM)
			and [NPC] CSO Cicada

Rob Wright 		as [CO] Captain A'an Selzah
Aoibhe Ní 		as [XO] Commander Kesh' Suder[CEO] Lieutenant Tony Adalberto
Sophie Wakeling 	as [OPS] Ensign Torel Alena
CJ Short 		as [CTO] Lieutenant Henry Sumner
			and [NPC] Benson
James Greenman	as [CMO] Commander Kymar Dremel
			and aSM
			and [NPC] FCO Hammer

Absent: Rob Wright 	as [CO] Captain A'an Selzah

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CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto says:
All: Ouch.

CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto says:
::pulls his hand back from the sparking ODN coupling::

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::steps onto the bridge, followed by a couple of miscellaneous crewmen, his lab coat swishing around dramatically as he takes in the view with a grin::

CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto says:
Mackenzie: Fix that will you.

Host XO_Cmdr_Suder says:
::steps onto the bridge, cane at her side and slinks over to the Command centre::

OPS_LtJG_Torel says:
::Is crouching next to Henry::

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
ACTION: The Nebula continues to spark and swirl and look devilishly uninviting.

Host XO_Cmdr_Suder says:
::spots the CMO and smiles broadly:: CMO: Doctor.

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::turns his grin on the XO:: CO: Ah, Commander. No Captain A'an on the bridge? I was hoping he'd be around.

CTO_Lt_Sumner says:
::glances briefly to Suder, not wanting to deal with her right now:: OPS: Can you deliver the report to the Commander?

OPS_LtJG_Torel says:
CTO: With the proviso that you find a way to de-stress when you get off shift?

Host XO_Cmdr_Suder says:
CMO: Mmm, no. He's not around. He's off napping or filing or something. ::waves her cane around lightly::

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
ACTION: The ODN coupling sparks again, giving the CEO a crack on the shin before he can pull away

CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto says:
::taps his commbadge as he strolls over to the main display:: *Bridge*: Bridge, this is Engineering. We have set up the multi-phasic shielding around the warp core and around the ship.

CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto says:
*Bridge*: Ouch!

CTO_Lt_Sumner says:
::smiles some and nods, transferring the sensor readings to a PADD and handing it to Alena:: OPS: I'll answer any questions she has, I just... you know...

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::chuckles, grinning a little wider and leaning on the railing around the command circle:: XO: Sounds like you're in charge. I guess I should tell you that I’ve been getting reports of rowdy crewmen, a few fights, tensions seem to be running high.

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::he looks around slightly, then glances up at the Nebula:: XO:  It might be worth confining all non-essential crew to quarters until we know what's going on.

OPS_LtJG_Torel says:
::Takes the PADD and stands, hip checking him slightly:: CTO: I'll do my best to fend her off, but you'll have to deal with it at some point

Host XO_Cmdr_Suder says:
CMO: A prudent course of action. *CEO*: Understood, Tony. Good work. I want you up here to monitor our progress.

CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto says:
*XO*: On my way, Commander.

CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto says:
::nods to Mackenzie:: Mackenzie: You're in charge down here, don't let her go bang.

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
ACTION: As the Multiphasic Shielding comes online, the shields surrounding the Kraken sparkle and crackle for a moment against the residual radiation, then normalise

Host XO_Cmdr_Suder says:
::turns to CTO:: CTO: Sumner. The doctor has had reports of fights breaking out around the ship. I want your staff to confine all non-essential personnel to their quarters for now. That includes your off-duty tactical teams. See to it.

CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto says:
::heads out of Main Engineering, still wearing his engineering coat and jogs for the nearest Turbolift::

OPS_LtJG_Torel says:
::Heads over to the XO: XO: Commander, Lt Sumner and I have found some information on the nebula

Host XO_Cmdr_Suder says:
::has rested her cane by her chair, folds her arms and turns to look over at OPS:: OPS: Report?

OPS_LtJG_Torel says:
::Passes Suder the report, with a small smile:: XO: I hope that it's to your satisfaction, Sir

CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto says:
::arrives on the Bridge and heads for his station:: XO: Engineering is ready.

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
ACTION: The CEO gets a few interested looks from the better looking crewmen as he passes, looking dashing in his coat.

CTO_Lt_Sumner says:
::looks up at Suder, and nods after a brief hesitation, opening a ship-wide comm:: *Kraken*: This is Chief Tactical Officer Henry Sumner. Until further notice, all non-essential personnel are confined to quarters. ::sends another message to security to enforce the order::

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::glances over at the CTO give the order and smiles, looking back towards Kesh:: XO: I've got two medical teams on standby, just in case. Tests came back negative for this nebula affecting biological life, but I hate taking chances.

Host XO_Cmdr_Suder says:
::takes OPS's report, and skims it, dismissing it with a half wave. Leans a hand on her hip and turns to FCO:: FCO: Take us in, nice and slow, Hammer. CEO: Keep your shields at maximum, Tony. ::turns back to OPS without batting an eyelid:: OPS: Thank you, Lieutenant. Return to your post.

CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto says:
XO: Yes ma'am.

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
<FCO_Hammer>: XO: Aye, commander! ::plots a course, 1/8th impulse, and begins taking them back into the Nebula slow as you like::

CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto says:
::brings shield power to maximum:: OPS: Lieutenant, a word.

Host XO_Cmdr_Suder says:
::flicks the CMO a quick glance::

CTO_Lt_Sumner says:
::sits up suddenly:: XO: I-... ::looks to the FCO and back, but falters a bit::

OPS_LtJG_Torel says:
::Gives her eyebrows a very slight lift as she heads towards Adalberto, wondering what crawled up Suder's...::

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
ACTION: The Kraken looks sleek and beautiful as it slips into the Nebula's outer corona, the shields giving a brief crackle but holding steady

OPS_LtJG_Torel says:
CEO: You called?

CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto says:
OPS: Tell me. ::speaks quietly, noting the XO's dismissal of the report::

Host CSO_Cicada says:
::runs a new sensor sweep of the stunning Andrew's Nebula::

Host XO_Cmdr_Suder says:
::gives CTO a stern glance as he stutters:: CTO: Focus on your work, Sumner.

CTO_Lt_Sumner says:
::closes his eyes briefly, trying to keep his composure:: XO: Commander, I advise we stay out of the nebula for the time being. Our shields won't do much good if one of those objects decides to occupy the space we're in.

Host CSO_Cicada says:
XO: Commander, I'm detecting a few larger quantum instabilities directly ahead.

OPS_LtJG_Torel says:
::Murmurs:: CEO: Lots of quantum events happening in the centre.  Not stable despite the work on the shields and sensors.

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
ACTION: A plasma discharge arcs across the gaseous forms, skipping from one nebula to the other until it crashes against the Kraken with a shower of particles, causing the bridge to rock ever-so-slightly

CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto says:
OPS/CTO: Are you sure about this?

OPS_LtJG_Torel says:
::Rocks against Adalberto with the movement of the ship::

CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto says:
CTO: Henry?

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
<FCO_Hammer> ::winces, and pilots the Kraken a little further away from the nebula clusters::

Host CSO_Cicada says:
::does the Kraken shimmy::

CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto says:
::grabs her before they fall over::

Host XO_Cmdr_Suder says:
CSO/CTO: Understood. ::shakes with the ship, stands firm:: FCO: Keep us steady. CEO: How are we doing, Tony?

CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto says:
::checks the status of the shields, which are holding steady::

CTO_Lt_Sumner says:
CEO: I'm sure your adjustments to the shields are good, Tony, but we're talking about objects the size of large asteroids; I'm not sure any shielding can protect us against quantum entanglement. ::checks his console:: XO: Shields at 97%.

CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto says:
XO: Shields are holding.

OPS_LtJG_Torel says:
::Smiles in gratitude at Tony:: CEO: Thanks, that would have been embarrassing.

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
<FCO_Hammer> ::continues guiding the Kraken deeper into the nebula, slowly inching their way forward::

CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto says:
::smiles back, before nodding at Henry::

Host XO_Cmdr_Suder says:
FCO: Hammer, make for the centre. Plot your course as you see fit.

CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto says:
XO: Ma'am, I suggest we reverse course and go over whatever data we have recovered from this attempt..in light of Mr. Sumner's report.

CTO_Lt_Sumner says:
::frowns:: XO: Commander, that's... ::looks around, questioning whether that sounds as crazy to everyone else as it does to him::

Host CSO_Cicada says:
XO: I concur with Commander Adalberto. Sensors are also having trouble scanning as the density of ionised radiation is increasing.

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::glances down at the XO and smiles slightly, secure in his position at the railing::

CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto says:
::steps out of his station and walks over to Kesh::

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
<FCO_Hammer> ::gets the sensor readout from the science station, manoeuvring very carefully around the larger instabilities::

CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto says:
XO: We're not in any hurry here, Kesh. ::speaks softly::

CTO_Lt_Sumner says:
::frowns more deeply, a frightening thought filling his head::

Host XO_Cmdr_Suder says:
::looks around the bridge, senses each of their objections to this course of action, and decides to back down for now. Waves CEO away:: FCO: bring us about. Reverse course, but stay within the nebula.

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
<FCO_Hammer> ::frowns slightly but nods, slowing the ship and then slowly reversing:: XO: Reverse course, aye sir.

CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto says:
::tries not to take her mood personally, but shoots the CMO a glance as he moves back to his station::

CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto says:
CTO: Henry, bring me options on how to defend against those....space things.

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::notices the CEO's glance and moves quietly over towards the engineering station, leaning against it casually going over the shield readings with one eye::

Host XO_Cmdr_Suder says:
::stomps forward, cane all but forgotten by her chair, moves over to CSO:: CSO: Focus your scans on the centre of the nebula. I want to find a way in there.

CTO_Lt_Sumner says:
::beckons Tony over:: CEO: I'll see what I can come up with.

CTO_Lt_Sumner says:
::starts typing on a padd::

CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto says:
::brings up the logs on how the discharges affected his shields and speaks softly:: CMO: I got your report.

Host XO_Cmdr_Suder says:
OPS: Run simulations. I want to see the survival rate for the Kraken if we attempt to re-enter the centre fo the nebula. Ruin your findings against a smaller craft, say, the Aerowing. Give me options, Torel.

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::nods slowly, glancing around the bridge nonchalantly::

Host CSO_Cicada says:
XO: Aye ma’am. From our current position everything seems stable. Absent of instabilities and the ionised radiation is low.

CTO_Lt_Sumner says:
::sighs softly as his signal is missed by the CEO; instead gets up and goes over to him, handing him the PADD::

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::glances between the CTO and the CEO as the PADD is exchanged::

CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto says:
::grabs the PADD and skims it before looking both stricken and in agreement::

CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto says:
::types into the PADD and hands it over to the Doctor smiling:: CMO: Keep up the good work, doc.

CTO_Lt_Sumner says:
::gives the CEO a brief look before returning to his station, not wanting to arouse too much suspicion:: CSO: Lieutenant, can you tell if these phenomena are increasing in frequency or scope?

Host CSO_Cicada says:
::feels like he's in high school again::

OPS_LtJG_Torel says:
XO: Commander, the survival rate would be high, looking at 100%

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::reads over the PADD, putting on a poker face as he glances over at Kesh over the top of it, wiping it clean and then handing it back to the CEO with a nod before moving to Science::

Host CSO_Cicada says:
::taps his console:: CTO: Yes, I can detect individual nebulas, and just one single constant quantum instability. It's only a micron or so across, but it's very stable. No fluctuation, which is very rare for a natural occurrence.

CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto says:
CTO: Henry, what if we use the deflector to extend the metaphasic shielding off our bow, say 1 kilometre and run a probe there as well. Like an early warning system. Would tell us if the shields are in fact not enough.

CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto says:
::accepts the PADD::

OPS_LtJG_Torel says:
XO: Harmonics spiked, but unless it was hit directly by several discharges, my simulations suggest no damage.

Host XO_Cmdr_Suder says:
::trots up the few steps and over to OPS:: OPS: Thank you, Torel. ::leans in and looks over her findings::

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::taps out a few commands on the console, glancing down at his findings as they come in::

OPS_LtJG_Torel says:
::Takes a step back to allow Suder room to look at the findings, wondering at what point her work or word couldn't be trusted::

CTO_Lt_Sumner says:
::sighs softly, digesting the CSO's information, as the rust begins to fall off the bike:: CEO: It might help. My concern has less to do with running into something as opposed to simply being in the wrong place at the wrong time when one of these objects randomly shows up.

Host XO_Cmdr_Suder says:
OPS: And what about the Kraken herself? What's the prognosis there? ::stares at OPS as if she hardly knows her::

OPS_LtJG_Torel says:
::Murmurs whilst Suder is nearby:: XO: Commander, is there a problem?

CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto says:
::strokes his chin:: CTO: Would these phenomena interfere with subspace in anyway?

OPS_LtJG_Torel says:
~~~XO: Commander Suder? Is everything okay?~~~

OPS_LtJG_Torel says:
XO: I have yet to run those simulations, but we seem to attract the discharges, as we just felt

CTO_Lt_Sumner says:
CEO: Potentially. We're still trying to figure out the mechanics of quantum entanglement, but I can't see any reason it would ignore subspace.

Host XO_Cmdr_Suder says:
::reading over OPS's simulations. Looks up sharply, anger clear on her features, but the look slowly fades into a smile:: OPS: Everything is fine, run the simulations. I want the Kraken in that nebula.

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
<FCO_Hammer> ::keeps the ship a neat 7 million km from the centre of the nebula::

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::sends his sensor results to the CEO and CTO before logging off the console, catching their eyes and giving them a shake of the head::

CTO_Lt_Sumner says:
::moves over the Science:: CSO: Can you scan the dark matter content of the nebulae? I want to see if these nebulae are local, or if they're spilling here from somewhere else.

CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto says:
::sighs, keeping one eye on Suder as he continues work:: CTO: However I do believe creating a static warp bubble around the Kraken would shift the ship out of time-space.

OPS_LtJG_Torel says:
::Feels the sharp blast of anger from Suder, and her suspicions turn to genuine worry.  This is Keshir Suder, but not Keshir Suder::

Host CSO_Cicada says:
CTO: Yes ::wonders why the CTO is dishing out the orders to him as he begins a scan::

OPS_LtJG_Torel says:
::Wonders if she should say something, whether this person should be in charge of the Kraken::

Host XO_Cmdr_Suder says:
::taps the side of OPS's console, a decision made:: OPS: Prep the Aerowing for departure. I want to be ready for all eventualities.

CTO_Lt_Sumner says:
::looks over to the CEO, thinking for a moment before nodding:: CEO: That could work.

CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto says:
XO: Ma'am, I haven't reconfigured the Aerowing's shields.

Host XO_Cmdr_Suder says:
::raises an eyebrow:: CEO: Now would be a good time to get someone on that. ::voice is soft::

CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto says:
XO: I'm sorry ma'am, it's not top priority in my opinion.

CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto says:
::works a hunch::

Host CSO_Cicada says:
XO/CTO: The dark matter is  normal. The nebulae are new, in space-time terms, but the quantum signature is consistent throughout the area.

Host XO_Cmdr_Suder says:
CEO: Lucky for me your opinion is secondary to mine. Assign someone to do it.

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
ACTION: Another plasma discharge fires across space, crashing against the Kraken's shields, causing another very slight shuffle but no damage.

CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto says:
::grinds his teeth in annoyance, then checks his readouts:: XO: Shields are holding.

CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto says:
::taps his badge:: *ME*: Engineering, send Afalnerto to install our shield modifications on the Aerowing.

OPS_LtJG_Torel says:
::Raises her eyebrows at the CEO, and then turns back to her console:: XO: I will initiate the preparations ::Takes a very slow very long time to prepare the Aerowing::

CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto says:
::walks towards the command circle and grabs Kesh's arm softly:: XO: I think you need to go to Sickbay.

CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto says:
::tries to catch the Doc's eye::

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::steps down to the command circle and gives the XO a look and a soft smile and the CEO a warding one:: XO: I think that we can probably take it easy with getting to the heart of the Nebula, Commander. We...still haven't figured out if these anger issues are related to the radiation somehow. ::he gives her a pointed look::

OPS_LtJG_Torel says:
::Walks forward to support Adalberto:: ~~~XO: You need to go to Sickbay, Commander~~~

CTO_Lt_Sumner says:
::taps his chin lightly:: CSO: Do me a favor and send me your readings on the quantum signature. ::moves back towards Tactical::

CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto says:
::Sees Torel approach:: OPS: Take your station, Lieutenant.

Host XO_Cmdr_Suder says:
::allows CEO to keep hold of her arm and looks him directly in the eyes:: CEO: I finally give you an order you don't like, and I'm fit to strap to a biobed? Come, come, Tony. ::pats him on the cheek softly:: You are better trained than that.

OPS_LtJG_Torel says:
::Moves backwards to her station, in apparent silence::

Host CSO_Cicada says:
::stops as the CEO steps forward, gesturing to the CTO to wait a moment::

CTO_Lt_Sumner says:
::halts::

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::wonders briefly if this situation is about to get out of hand::

CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto says:
XO: Commander...I believe you're being affected in some way. I'd rather not make it an order. And the Captain is nowhere near to countermand me.

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::clears his throat, glancing down at his teal under-shirt and extra pip before looking at the CEO:: CEO: I think we need to ALL take a moment and step back.

Host XO_Cmdr_Suder says:
::lips twitch for a moment into half a smile as she looks CEO up and down:: CEO: Have the doctor scan me, if you feel so inclined, but I will not leave the bridge.

Host CSO_Cicada says:
::transfers the data and speaks loudly to break the discomfort:: CTO: Data transferred, Mr Sumner.

CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto says:
CMO: Sorry sir. I will leave you to deal with this.

OPS_LtJG_Torel says:
::Is still disconcerted that Suder is not responding to her telepathically::

CTO_Lt_Sumner says:
::nods:: CSO: Thank you, Lieutenant. ::sits at Tactical, watching the situation with Suder a moment more before going over the data::

CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto says:
::walks past OPS:: OPS: Keep the Aerowing on standby, but run any orders past me.

Host XO_Cmdr_Suder says:
CEO: Back to work, Tony. ::practically purrs:: CMO: Doctor, I'm all yours.

CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto says:
::ignores Kesh:. CTO/CSO: Brainiacs, I want ideas.

CTO_Lt_Sumner says:
CEO: Workin' on it.

Host CSO_Cicada says:
::thinks for a moment there's a Catian on the bridge until he realises it was just the XO:: CEO: Specifically, Sir?

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::nods at Tony and clears his throat, letting him walk off before glancing back at the XO and giving her a slow smile in return:: XO: Music to my ears, Commander. Shall we?

OPS_LtJG_Torel says:
::Keeps the aerowing on standby::

CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto says:
CSO: Run tests on bringing the ship out of normal space time using the nacelles to create a static warp bubble.

Host XO_Cmdr_Suder says:
::could not have asked for a better time for the CO to be away from the bridge. Gives CMO a brief smile, waving him into the Ready Room::::

CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto says:
::sits down at his station and keeps his focus on anything other than the pat down given to him by the XO::

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::walks with Kesh, letting her lead them into the Ready Room before closing the door behind them, turning to face her with another smile:: XO: Truthfully, Kesh. How does it look out there? Do you think...?

Host XO_Cmdr_Suder says:
::waits for the doors to whisper closed again and takes a deep breath::

Host CSO_Cicada says:
::is uncomfortable with that:: CEO: Aye Sir. ::gets to it::

Host XO_Cmdr_Suder says:
::winces:: CMO: We have our orders. ::gives him a helpless look:: CMO: Too much is at stake, Dremel.

CTO_Lt_Sumner says:
::brings up the specifications for the deflector array, as well as the warp nacelles::

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::nods slightly:: XO: I know, Kesh, but there are better ways than to risk everything by charging in head first. As fun as it might be. ::giving her another warm smile::

OPS_LtJG_Torel says:
::Tries to sense the mood of Suder in the RR, but cannot get a reading::

Host XO_Cmdr_Suder says:
::stands up from her lean on the front of her desk and moves over to CMO, her limp totally disappeared. Rests a hand gently on his chest:: CMO: We swore we'd bring help. We have to take the chance. And we can't wait much longer.

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::he nods again, more forcefully this time, resting his hand over hers:: XO: You're right. Time is critical here, we can't wait any longer.

Host XO_Cmdr_Suder says:
::leans in, her lips millimetres from CMO's, smiles a little and turns grabbing a phaser from behind her desk:: CMO: Let's do this.

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
ACTION: As Kesh and Dremel step out of the Ready Room, phasers raised, several other crewman dotted around the bridge pull out a variety of weapons and point them at various bridge officers.

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