USS Pandora Mission Transcript – 11310.18

Previously on USS Pandora: The crew has been assigned to investigate some strange phenomenon on a planetary system distant 5 light years from the New Frontier Station. Thirteen hours has passed since the Pandora left the Station. Let's find out what happens next.

Starring:

CO_Capt_Adams's identity: ~CO_Capt_A@odn-4676E84A.woh.res.rr.com
XO_Cmd_Gaeb's identity: ~gabriel@9045A432.5DD04EF5.1C02977.IP
SC_Capt_Marek's identity: ~SC_Capt_M@ABEA610B.EDDCEA71.19CEFD41.IP
SCD_LtCmdr_Walker's identity: ~gbrinkman@3210E0A3.2EC2CAB3.731FA81B.IP
CEO_Lt_Jankara's identity: ~CEO_Lt_Ja@odn-66022315.lightspeed.frokca.sbcglobal.net
CMO_Lt_Marisol's identity: OutThere@3210E0A3.2EC2CAB3.731FA81B.IP
CSO_LtJG_Trix's identity: ~Steve@odn-98B1B14.bflony.fios.verizon.net
FCO_Lt_Jinx's identity: ~FCO_Lt_Ji@odn-8A259808.home3.cgocable.net

Host SC_Capt_Marek says:
=/\==/\==/\==/\==/\==/\==/\==/\=Resume Mission=/\==/\==/\==/\==/\==/\==/\==/\=
FCO_LT_Jinx says:
:: back at her station on the Bridge monitoring the Pandora's course ::
SCD_LtCmdr_Walker says:
::stepping out of the shower and drying off::
Host SC_Capt_Marek says:
ACTION: THE SHIP CRUISES AT WARP 5. NOTHING UNUSUAL... SO FAR
CEO_Lt_Jankara says:
::in quarters, studying a PADD from Engineering::
CSO_LtJG_Trix says:
::On Bridge, studying the sensor readings and trying to figure out what has Starfleet so nervous about this emission source.::
CEO_Lt_Jankara says:
<EO_Michaels> ::running through the evening checklist in Engineering::
Host SC_Capt_Marek says:
ACTION: A STRANGE SIGNAL IS PICKED UP BY SENSORS... LIKE MORSE CODE... A SEQUENCE OF DOTS ... 3 SECONDS LONGS... ORIGIN: UNKNOWN
CSO_LtJG_Trix says:
Computer: Run analysis on... what was that?
CSO_LtJG_Trix says:
<Computer> CSO: Unable to answer without clarification.
Host CO_Capt_Adams says:
::anxiously sitting in the Captain's Chair listening the Bridge chatter, but distracted by PADD report::
XO_Cmd_Gaeb says:
:: on the Bridge, sitting in his chair reading a report while drinking his coffee ::
SCD_LtCmdr_Walker says:
::dresses in his duty uniform::
Host SC_Capt_Marek says:
ACTION: A CREWMAN REPORT TO SICKBAY... WITH A STRONG HEADACHE AND SOME DIZZYNESS...
CSO_LtJG_Trix says:
Computer: Never mind the first question I was asking, that last burst that came through, put it on screen.
FCO_LT_Jinx says:
CO/XO: Sirs, holding course and speed at warp five.
CSO_LtJG_Trix says:
XO: Commander, sensors just picked something up. Some sort of signal, odds of it being natural are very low, a series of dots like some sort of pulse code.
CEO_Lt_Jankara says:
::hears Johnny in the bedroom and checks the time::
CMO_Lt_Marisol says:
::resting in her office... looks up at the sound of the doors::
Host SC_Capt_Marek says:
<PO_John_Deo> ::enters Sickbay:: CMO: Good afternoon, Doc. Do you have time to check on an old Petty Officer with a headache?
CMO_Lt_Marisol says:
::steps out of her office:: PO: Of course, how long has it been hurting? 
XO_Cmd_Gaeb says:
FCO: Acknowledged
SCD_LtCmdr_Walker says:
::walks into the main room from the bedroom:: CEO: Good morning, Dear! ::face brightens::
XO_Cmd_Gaeb says:
CSO: Can you pinpoint the location of the signal origin?
Host SC_Capt_Marek says:
ACTION: A WARNING LIGHT LIGHTS ON CEO CONSOLE. LONG-RANGE SENSOR GRIDS SEEMS TO BE OUT OF CALIBRATION BY .05, ACCORDING TO STANDARD REGULATIONS.
CSO_LtJG_Trix says:
XO: No Sir, trying to both figure out where it came from and why I can't pinpoint it now.
Host SC_Capt_Marek says:
CMO: Well, it this headache. I've been having it since I started my shift... very annoying to say the least.
CEO_Lt_Jankara says:
<EO_Michaels> ::sees the light and finds the sensor grid is having issues::
CEO_Lt_Jankara says:
<EO_Michaels> *CEO*: Michaels to Jankara, sorry to bother you at home, JJ, but our long-range sensors just started having problems.
Host CO_Capt_Adams says:
::was going to go to Ready Room, but remains on Bridge since things seem to be starting to get interesting::
CMO_Lt_Marisol says:
::picks up a tri-corder and checks the petty officer... notices a slight inflammation:: PO: I'll get you some analgesic tablets to take every 4 hours as needed. That will take care of the inflammation. For immediate relief, I'm going to apply a hypo spray of analgesic. ::prepares the hypo spray and administers it::
CEO_Lt_Jankara says:
SCD: Hi, handsome. ::hears the report come over the comm and sighs:: Well, home sweet home was short lived.
CEO_Lt_Jankara says:
*EO*: What's going on?
CMO_Lt_Marisol says:
PO: I'll just be a moment ::goes to the replicator and enters in the information on the medication and waits for the small bottle to materialize:: 
CMO_Lt_Marisol says:
::returns with the medication:: PO: No more than two every 4 hours.
Host SC_Capt_Marek says:
<PO_John_Deo> ::frowns when seeing the hypo spray:: CMO: Is that necessary? Well, you are the Doctor.
CEO_Lt_Jankara says:
<EO_Michaels> *CEO*: The grid is .05 out of alignment.
CSO_LtJG_Trix says:
::Looks at the readouts, then looks puzzled.:: XO: Strange, computer is almost reading it like a malfunction, or a bad configuration. But sensors passed their last... I don't know, but every test we ran on them for the entire time we've been aboard.
SCD_LtCmdr_Walker says:
CEO: ::low whistle:: LRS issues? Check navigation sensors too, we don't want to end up off course.
Host CO_Capt_Adams says:
FCO: Our ETA Lieutenant?
CEO_Lt_Jankara says:
*EO*: See if you can recalibrate it from there. If not, I'll take a team and do it manually.
Host SC_Capt_Marek says:
ACTION: NAV SENSORS ARE WORKING PERFECTLY
CMO_Lt_Marisol says:
PO: The hypo spray is the quickest way to reduce the inflammation.
CEO_Lt_Jankara says:
SCD: Yeah, we will. ::tosses the PADD on the couch and stands up::
CSO_LtJG_Trix says:
XO: I ran a level 5 diagnostic on them just a few minutes ago. I try to run one every hour just to keep in the habit.
FCO_LT_Jinx says:
CO: We should be there in 15 hours at present speed Sir.
XO_Cmd_Gaeb says:
CO: On course at warp five
Host CO_Capt_Adams says:
XO: Acknowledge. Ship's status Commander?
CEO_Lt_Jankara says:
::pulls her boots on and crosses the room to give Johnny a quick kiss:: SCD: Give us a few minutes and I'll call up with a full report.
CEO_Lt_Jankara says:
<EO_Michaels> ::activates a recalibration of the system, hoping it works::
CSO_LtJG_Trix says:
Computer: Run level 4 diagnostic on Long Range Sensors. And a level 4 on the sensor processing computer as well. Gotta figure out what happened.
SCD_LtCmdr_Walker says:
CEO: Fair enough. I'll get to the Bridge. Maybe we can continue this later. ::pulls on boots::
XO_Cmd_Gaeb says:
CO: CSO is trying to locate the origin of an intermittent signal
CEO_Lt_Jankara says:
SCD: Promises, promises. ::grins and heads for the door:: Love you, behave yourself.
CEO_Lt_Jankara says:
*EO*: Alright, I'll be there in a minute, we need to double check sensors too.
CEO_Lt_Jankara says:
<EO_Michaels> *CEO*: Aye Sir, wait...what? ::sighs:: My recalibration attempt just got cancelled because the Bridge started a full diagnostic.
Host CO_Capt_Adams says:
XO: ::looking towards the CSO:: Any luck with that?
SCD_LtCmdr_Walker says:
CEO: What fun is that? ::grins as he heads to the door after her::
CEO_Lt_Jankara says:
*EO*: I'll deal with it. Just override the diagnostic and start the recalibration.
CSO_LtJG_Trix says:
CO/ XO: Actually Captain, Commander, trying to figure out why sensors are reporting something that wasn't there. Sensors that had at least 2 level 5 diagnostics run in the last 2 hours without incident.
Host SC_Capt_Marek says:
ACTION: SOME MINOR LIGHT FLICKERING IN SOME SECTION OF THE LIVING QUARTERS
Host SC_Capt_Marek says:
<PO_John_Deo> CMO: thanks for your help Doctor. Guess I am getting old  ::smiles and heads towards Sickbay entrance::
CEO_Lt_Jankara says:
*Bridge*: Jankara to Bridge, it would be great if you folks would hold off on the sensor diagnostics. You are overriding what my staff is trying to fix down here. If you want it fixed, we've got to be able to have access without getting locked out by diagnostics.
Host CO_Capt_Adams says:
XO/CSO: Sensor ghosts?
CMO_Lt_Marisol says:
PO: Not at all, Mister Deo. 
CSO_LtJG_Trix says:
*CEO*: Sorry, Lieutenant. Got a strange reading and ran the diagnostic to see if they were operating correctly. I didn't realize you folks were already on it. Heck, wasn't even sure it was a problem yet.
CEO_Lt_Jankara says:
::sees the lights flicker:: Self: And, we'll fix that too.
FCO_LT_Jinx says:
:: gets a message from operations :: CO: Sir operations reports some minor problems in the living quarters section.
CEO_Lt_Jankara says:
*CSO*: The LRS grid suddenly with out of calibration. We should have it fixed shortly. We are checking other sensors as well.
Host CO_Capt_Adams says:
FCO: Thank you Lieutenant. Let's hope Engineering can determine what's going on.
FCO_LT_Jinx says:
:: nods :: CO: Aye Sir, I hope so too,
CEO_Lt_Jankara says:
::steps into the lift and orders it to Engineering::
CSO_LtJG_Trix says:
*CEO*: Thanks Chief. But for the record, when Alpha shift checked out I saw Ensign Kriel run a level 5 diagnostic, as per regs. When I came back to the Bridge after a bite to eat I ran another. Both indicated systems were working, so whatever it was that caused it, it's recent.
Host CO_Capt_Adams says:
XO: Have Commander Walker swing by Engineering to monitor what they're looking into and determine if we need to make a temporary stop here, before we get there.
Host SC_Capt_Marek says:
ACTION: SOME READINGS FROM THE PLANETARY SYSTEM ARE PICKED UP BY SENSOR GRID, DESPITE ITS MISALIGNMENT.
CEO_Lt_Jankara says:
*CSO*: I know, thanks. We run diagnostics every few hours as well. This happened in the last few minutes.
CMO_Lt_Marisol says:
::returns to her office to make notes in PO Deo's file::
CSO_LtJG_Trix says:
CO/ XO: Sirs, sensor readings on the emission source... they just changed. It's formed a more steady pattern of sorts.
FCO_LT_Jinx says:
:: looks over at Trix :: CSO: Pattern?
SCD_LtCmdr_Walker says:
::arrives on the Bridge and overhears the CO’s comment to the XO concerning him. :: CO: I'll head there now, Sir. ::turns and moves toward the lift again::
Host CO_Capt_Adams says:
CSO: A pattern?
XO_Cmd_Gaeb says:
CO: Yes Sir
XO_Cmd_Gaeb says:
CSO: Record and get the computer to compare to any code known
CSO_LtJG_Trix says:
All: Sequential, coming in bursts. Like a series of shockwaves, or ripples in a pond.
CSO_LtJG_Trix says:
XO: Yes Sir, always recording. Linking it into the Universal Translator as well as the normal run of checks. ::Activates the sensor analysis.::
SCD_LtCmdr_Walker says:
::enters the lift:: Computer: Engineering. ::stands silently and waits for the lift to reach engineering::
FCO_LT_Jinx says:
CSO: Any idea what it could be? Flight coordinates, call for help?
CSO_LtJG_Trix says:
CO: Sir, permission to launch 4 Class 8 sensor probes? One above, one below, and one to either side of the emission source? Maybe get an idea if the pulses are omni or uni-directional?
CSO_LtJG_Trix says:
FCO: At this point I don't even know if it's language, yet.
CEO_Lt_Jankara says:
::enters Engineering:: EO: Update.
Host CO_Capt_Adams says:
CSO: Agreed, Launch them as soon as they're ready.
SCD_LtCmdr_Walker says:
::steps out of the lift in Engineering:: CEO: Lieutenant, I'm here to help. The Captain wants to know if we need to stop here while we fix this. ::looks around to locate her::
CEO_Lt_Jankara says:
<EO_Michaels> CEO: The recalibration worked, now everything else is going to hell in a hand basket.
FCO_LT_Jinx says:
CO: Captain, these patterns and glitches in our systems seem to be increasing the closer we get. Perhaps we should hold position until we can figure it out?
CEO_Lt_Jankara says:
::looks up from the central display:: SCD: If I didn't know better, I'd say a gremlin is running around the ship pushing buttons.
SCD_LtCmdr_Walker says:
CEO: Sounds ominous. Do we need to stop here? ::joins her at the central display::
Host CO_Capt_Adams says:
FCO: Agreed. All stop. I want this ship ready to investigate this phenomenon, but only once it's "ghost free."
CEO_Lt_Jankara says:
SCD: I think that would be wise, yes.
CSO_LtJG_Trix says:
All: Seems that the signal is coming from the fourth planet of a planetary system. Sensors aren't able to give me much on the planet yet. Perhaps from the radiation itself, perhaps from the new found issues. Sorry, not sure what's happening here...
FCO_LT_Jinx says:
CO: Aye Sir, all stop. :: taps her flight console and brings the Pandora to a stop ::
SCD_LtCmdr_Walker says:
CEO: I'll tell the Captain. ::taps combadge::
CEO_Lt_Jankara says:
EO: I want level 5s done every 10 minutes on all sensor grids and power systems. Notify all departments of the plan.
CEO_Lt_Jankara says:
<EO_Michaels> CEO: Aye, Ma'am.
CEO_Lt_Jankara says:
SCD: We're stopping. He must have given the order already.
CSO_LtJG_Trix says:
CO: If I might suggest, if it's not an internal issue, we might want to consider raising shields, fullest spectrum we can create. If it's something in the radiation, it might help.
SCD_LtCmdr_Walker says:
*CO*: Captain, Engineering is recommending all-stop while we fix systems. Since arriving here, I have observed serial failures of some important systems. I'm inclined to agree with the recommendation.
CEO_Lt_Jankara says:
<EO_Michaels> ::starts the diagnostics and sends written notice of the tests to all department heads::
Host CO_Capt_Adams says:
CSO: go ahead with those probes.
SCD_LtCmdr_Walker says:
CEO: How about that? Great minds think alike. ::smirks::
Host CO_Capt_Adams says:
XO: Let’s go to Yellow Alert and bring up shields, as a precaution.
CSO_LtJG_Trix says:
CO: Yes Sir. They will launch shortly, just need them loaded into the bays. I can configure remotely as they travel.
CEO_Lt_Jankara says:
::sets the Long Range Sensors to recalibrate again::
Host CO_Capt_Adams says:
*SCD*: Acknowledged, We just brought the ship to a stop along the same line of thought.
Host CO_Capt_Adams says:
::thinks it's odd that Engineering readouts did not show the ship stopping::
SCD_LtCmdr_Walker says:
*CO*: Sir, I'd like to stay here and help if I can. My Operations background might come in handy.
FCO_LT_Jinx says:
:: watches her panel closely for any changes ::
Host SC_Capt_Marek says:
<PO_John_Deo> ::walks towards his quarters to have some rest after his shift, his headache seems to be ... vanished::
Host CO_Capt_Adams says:
*SCD*: Keep me informed from there.
CSO_LtJG_Trix says:
::Watches the preparations to launch the probes, remotely programming them as they are loaded. When ready the probes are launched at 0 mark 45, 0 mark 315, 45 mark 0 and 315 mark 0.::
SCD_LtCmdr_Walker says:
*CO*: Aye, Sir. Walker out. ::taps badge to close channel:: 
SCD_LtCmdr_Walker says:
CEO: Looks like I'm here. Where do you need me?
CSO_LtJG_Trix says:
CO/ XO: Probes launched at Warp 9.
Host SC_Capt_Marek says:
ACTION: ALL SYSTEMS APPEARS TO BE NOW FUNCTIONING AT THEIR PEAK OF EFFICIENCY. EXCEPT THE LRS. SOME WARNING ON A NEW MISALIGNMENT APPEARS ON ENGINEERING CONSOLES. THIS TIME .0007%
Host CO_Capt_Adams says:
*CMO*: Doctor, we seem to be entering an area of increased radiation. Shields are up; however, report if anyone seems to be exposed or anything else out of the ordinary.
CEO_Lt_Jankara says:
::frowns as the recalibration finishes:: SCD: Help keep an eye as the first set of diagnostics come in. The recalibration is working from here. I'll have to go closer to take a look.
SCD_LtCmdr_Walker says:
CEO: You got it. ::crosses to the appropriate display:: I'm still reading a misalignment of 0.0007% in the Long Range Sensors.
CEO_Lt_Jankara says:
SCD: Which is worse than 15 minutes ago and we've tried to realign them twice.
SCD_LtCmdr_Walker says:
CEO: Care to theorize on causes?
CSO_LtJG_Trix says:
Computer: Give me a time breakdown. Last sensor misalignment, when did it happen in relation to raising shields?
CMO_Lt_Marisol says:
*CO*: Aye, Captain. We will be prepared.
CEO_Lt_Jankara says:
SCD: One of two ideas. First, one of the sensor pallets is going bad causing the misalignment. Second, there is damage to the sensors behind the deflector.
SCD_LtCmdr_Walker says:
CEO: ::sighs:: Either way, we're going outside, aren't we. It isn't really a question.
CEO_Lt_Jankara says:
EO: Michaels, start running tests on the individual sensor pallets. Start with the forward 4, the 6 on the sides, then the 5 rear.
CSO_LtJG_Trix says:
CO: Captain, permission to join Engineering? If they are trying to figure out what's wrong with the sensor I might be able to help.
Host CO_Capt_Adams says:
CSO: By all means. I want this solved a.s.a.p.
CEO_Lt_Jankara says:
SCD: Possibly. I'm going to check the forward sub-station display to see if it gives me a different reading.
CMO_Lt_Marisol says:
::returns to sickbay:: All: We may have radiation related cases come in. Prepare the hypos for treatments.
SCD_LtCmdr_Walker says:
CEO: Good thinking. I'll watch here and compare readings.
CSO_LtJG_Trix says:
CO: Yes Sir.
Kriel: Let me know if ANYTHING comes up out of the normal. ::Turns and heads for the turbolift. Enters it and requests Engineering.::
CEO_Lt_Jankara says:
<EO_Michaels> CEO: Aye, Ma'am. ::tosses her a kit:: You'll need this.
FCO_LT_Jinx says:
:: makes a slight adjustment to compensate for any drift ::
Host CO_Capt_Adams says:
FCO: Problem?
CEO_Lt_Jankara says:
::catches the kit:: EO: Thanks.
CMO_Lt_Marisol says:
::helps get sickbay ready::
CEO_Lt_Jankara says:
~~~SCD: See you soon.~~~
FCO_LT_Jinx says:
CO: No Sir, just compensating for drift.
SCD_LtCmdr_Walker says:
~~~CEO: You better. ::smiles warmly in the link::~~~
CSO_LtJG_Trix says:
::Exits the turbolift and walks to Engineering, going through theories in her head.:: Self: Why just the Long Range Sensors?
CEO_Lt_Jankara says:
::Heads to deck 10::
Host CO_Capt_Adams says:
XO: Do the CSO a favor, keep an eye on the data from those probes while she's off to Engineering.
Host SC_Capt_Marek says:
ACTION: THE BURST SIGNAL DISAPPEARS FROM SENSORS.
CSO_LtJG_Trix says:
<Kriel> CO/ XO/*CSO*: The signal burst is gone.
XO_Cmd_Gaeb says:
CO: Yes Sir :: moves to the science station to monitor the probes ::
CEO_Lt_Jankara says:
*SCD*: Are the shields maintaining distance from the hull? If this got worse when the shields went up, perhaps there is a small fluctuation that didn't register at first.
CSO_LtJG_Trix says:
*Kriel*: What do you mean gone? Not receiving it at all? What happened at the point where it disappeared?
Host CO_Capt_Adams says:
Kriel: Gone? ::surprised and intrigued at the same time::
FCO_LT_Jinx says:
:: hears a surprised tone in the Captain's voice ::
Host SC_Capt_Marek says:
ACTION: ALL DIAGNOSTICS RESULTS ARE PERFECT. EXCEPT FOR THE LRS.
CEO_Lt_Jankara says:
::arrives at the sub-station and activates it, checking the long range sensors::
CSO_LtJG_Trix says:
::Steps into Main Engineering.:: SCD: Commander, I take it this is crisis central?
CSO_LtJG_Trix says:
*Kriel*: Is it still on the probe's readings?
SCD_LtCmdr_Walker says:
CSO: You got that right. I'm watching the readings from here and comparing them to a forward station to see if there are differences. 
CEO_Lt_Jankara says:
::tries to recalibrate the sensors from the deck 10 sub-station::
SCD_LtCmdr_Walker says:
CEO: Everything looks fine with the shields, Jaina. I've checked those readings myself.
FCO_LT_Jinx says:
CO: Captain, maintain position?
CEO_Lt_Jankara says:
*SCD*: Okay, I'm trying to recalibrate from here.
CSO_LtJG_Trix says:
SCD: What if it's something with the shields themselves? Reacting to the emissions?
Host CO_Capt_Adams says:
FCO: Keep us at station keeping for the moment
SCD_LtCmdr_Walker says:
CEO: We can maybe write a correction program if we need to get us to where we need to go...
FCO_LT_Jinx says:
CO: Understood Sir.
Host SC_Capt_Marek says:
=/\==/\==/\==/\==/\==/\==/\==/\=Pause Mission=/\==/\==/\==/\==/\==/\==/\==/\=

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