USS Pandora Mission Transcript – 11310.25

Strange Phenomenon

Previously on USS Pandora: Some strange failure occurred aboard the USS Pandora. The crew brought her to full stop in order to perform a full scan on the ship's systems.

Meanwhile, the signal emanating from the planetary system can be randomly picked up by sensor scans.

Let's see 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
SCD_LtCmdr_Walker's identity: ~gbrinkman@3210E0A3.2EC2CAB3.731FA81B.IP
SC_Capt_Marek's identity: ~SC_Capt_M@F73AC53C.F7CDAA7E.19CEFD41.IP
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

SC_Capt_Marek says:
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SC_Capt_Marek says:
ACTION: AN HOUR HAS PASSED SINCE THE LAST REPORTED MALFUNCTION.
FCO_Lt_Jinx says:
:: at the helm keeping the Pandora at station keeping status :: CO: Still holding at station keeping Captain.
CSO_LtJG_Trix says:
::In Main Engineering, looking to try and assist.:: *Kriel*: Are sensors showing anything from the source yet?
Host CO_Capt_Adams says:
::remains sitting in the Captain's Chair almost anxiously waiting on an update about the sensor glitches::
SCD_LtCmdr_Walker says:
::hovering in sickbay over JJ's bio-bed watching her rest::
Host CO_Capt_Adams says:
FCO: Thank you Lieutenant. Steady as she holds. ::sees the irony in that comment::
FCO_Lt_Jinx says:
:: nods as she turns back to her station ::
CMO_Lt_Marisol says:
::treating the various patients for the radiation exposure::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
ACTION: NOTHING ELSE TO BE MALFUNCTIONING. SYSTEMS ARE GREEN.
SCD_LtCmdr_Walker says:
CMO: Doctor, I need to get back to engineering. Please let me know if her status changes right away.
CSO_LtJG_Trix says:
::Walks over to one of the unused consoles, reviewing the results of the various tests being run.:: Computer: Display all reported unusual occurrences since the signal was detected. Minor or major.
CMO_Lt_Marisol says:
::nods:: SCD: Of course commander.
SCD_LtCmdr_Walker says:
::exits sickbay and heads toward the lift::
CSO_LtJG_Trix says:
*CO*: Captain, Lieutenant Trix here. So far it doesn't look like we can find a reason for the sensor glitches. Trying now to see if there's a larger pattern we are missing, but there is a large amount of data to sort through. If there is even one there.
SCD_LtCmdr_Walker says:
::enters the turbolift:: Computer: Engineering.
Host CO_Capt_Adams says:
*CSO*: Okay Lieutenant. System status?
CMO_Lt_Marisol says:
::makes sure her patients are comfortable:: *CO*: Sickbay to Captain Adams. Sir, we have 6 patients in sickbay including our Chief Engineer suffering from radiation related symptoms. 
Host CO_Capt_Adams says:
*CMO*: Doc, any known cause? Will they be okay?
CSO_LtJG_Trix says:
*CO*: At this time, all systems seem to be working. But I am concerned about the issues we had. A ship like this shouldn't have that sort of problems without a major reason.
FCO_Lt_Jinx says:
:: listens to what is being said on the Bridge ::
SCD_LtCmdr_Walker says:
::walks out of the lift and into main engineering:: ALL: Report.
Host CO_Capt_Adams says:
*CSO*: I certainly agree with your assessment Lieutenant. But we're out here to investigate, so if there's no good reason to not, we're going to take the ship in closer
SC_Capt_Marek says:
ACTION: AGAIN, A FAINT SIGNAL CAN BE PICKED UP. THIS TIME THE COMPUTER IDENTIFIES IT AS SOME SORT OF TRANSMISSION...
CSO_LtJG_Trix says:
SCD: Status has not changed, Commander. Looking at all reported unusual occurrences since the signal was detected, but so far nothing.
Host CO_Capt_Adams says:
FCO: Distance to the source of the phenomenon?
SCD_LtCmdr_Walker says:
::listens to the reports of progress and CSO on the comm with the CO::
CSO_LtJG_Trix says:
*CO*: Aye Captain. What I'm trying here I can continue from the Bridge.
CSO_LtJG_Trix says:
<Kriel> CO/ *CSO*: There was another burst. This time the Computer has confirmed it is a transmission.
SCD_LtCmdr_Walker says:
CSO: yeah, I was afraid of that. Where do you need me? Lieutenant Jankara is out of it for the moment.
CSO_LtJG_Trix says:
SCD: Wish I knew, Commander. All the tests are coming up as "situation normal". Until it isn't, and then there is no explanation. I was about to head back to the Bridge, continue my review of the reports of incidents the over the past few days.
Host CO_Capt_Adams says:
*CSO*: Acknowledged.
CMO_Lt_Marisol says:
*CO*: I believe it is related to the field you mentioned earlier. You asked me to report anything unusual.
SCD_LtCmdr_Walker says:
CSO: That sounds like a plan. Let's go.
Host CO_Capt_Adams says:
Kriel: Can you translate?
CSO_LtJG_Trix says:
SCD: Yes Commander. Just not sure if it's a good plan at this point. Something is messing things up here. 
*Kriel*: I'll be there shortly.
CMO_Lt_Marisol says:
::begins the next round of radiation treatment and watches for the patients to respond::
Host CO_Capt_Adams says:
*CMO*: Doc, keep me appraised.
CSO_LtJG_Trix says:
<Kriel> CO: Working on it Captain. Pumping it to the Linguistics Lab now. But it's a really weak signal. May be a distress call, but at this point we cannot be certain.
CMO_Lt_Marisol says:
*CO*: Understood, Captain.
CMO_Lt_Marisol says:
::notices that most are responding well, some continue to rest::
CSO_LtJG_Trix says:
::Turns and heads out of Engineering, back towards the Bridge.:: SCD: I'm starting to wonder, what if the signal isn't just an interference, but an active program designed to interact with systems?
Host CO_Capt_Adams says:
Kriel: Understood. Keep at it till you have some answers.
SCD_LtCmdr_Walker says:
CSO: Like a Trojan horse, so to speak you mean? I have heard of these things. I have some coding experience, maybe I should take a look. ::enters the lift::
FCO_Lt_Jinx says:
CO: At present speed we are about three and one half light years out Sir.
CSO_LtJG_Trix says:
::Enters the lift.:: SCD: It might not even be designed to be damaging. If it was some sort of control for another system, like a remote control, and our systems didn't "understand" that, it could cause unanticipated results.
SCD_LtCmdr_Walker says:
Computer: Bridge. CSO: Let me have a look at it and see if we can't sort it out together. It's something like I might have seen one time before on Arcadia Station.
Host CO_Capt_Adams says:
FCO: Ahead, Warp factor six. We need to make up a little time here.
FCO_Lt_Jinx says:
CO: Aye Sir, warp factor six. Engaging now. :: taps the console ::
Host CO_Capt_Adams (Warp.wav)
SC_Capt_Marek says:
ACTION : TIME WARP : THE SHIP HAS TRAVELLED 1.2 LIGH YEARS SINCE THEY RESUME COURSE AT WARP 6
CSO_LtJG_Trix says:
::On Bridge, reviewing the scans from the past few days, looking for some sort of pattern in the malfunctions that may help identify what caused the issues.::
FCO_Lt_Jinx says:
CO: Captain we are approaching two light years until reaching our target.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
ACTION: A NEW, MORE STRONG AND COHERENT SIGNAL IS PICKED UP BY THE SENSORS.- -
CSO_LtJG_Trix says:
*Clark*: Any success from the labs on that signal Kriel picked up? Hold on... getting a new signal. You have the sensors monitored?
Host CO_Capt_Adams says:
FC: Take us to warp one
FCO_Lt_Jinx says:
CO: Warp one Captain. :: reduces the ship's speed ::
SCD_LtCmdr_Walker says:
::looks up and wipes hand over eyes:: CSO: You're right, it's a pattern. It has code-like properties, but isn't coherent as I understand coherence. You know what I mean?
CSO_LtJG_Trix says:
<Clark> *CSO*: Yeah Chief, to both questions. Not sure if it makes sense, though. I think it's a partial translation at best, "To who may be listening, please have mercy of our souls." Or something like that. No word on what the mercy is for, though.
CSO_LtJG_Trix says:
SCD: Yes, which implies that this is an operating system our computer doesn't recognize...or it's an incomplete signal.
SCD_LtCmdr_Walker says:
::has a thought:: CSO: Can we measure the amount of information being transmitted?
CSO_LtJG_Trix says:
*Clark*: Mercy? How certain are you that's correct?
CMO_Lt_Marisol says:
::releases several patients and turns her attention to JJ::
CSO_LtJG_Trix says:
<Clark> *CSO*: Not very. Err, not very Lieutenant.
CMO_Lt_Marisol says:
::studies her file briefly and adjusts the treatment accordingly::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
ACTION: SUDDENLY, THERE IS A GENERAL FLICKERING IN ALL STATIONS... LIGHTS ABOARD ALSO FLICKERED.
FCO_Lt_Jinx says:
:: listens for further orders ::
Host CO_Capt_Adams says:
FCO: All Stop!
CSO_LtJG_Trix says:
SCD: I think we could. Problem is, at this time we don't know if it's one signal, a part of one signal...what the flug was that?! ::Steps back from console, looking around.::
FCO_Lt_Jinx says:
CO: All stop aye! :: brings the Pandora to all stop status ::
CSO_LtJG_Trix says:
Computer: What was that?
SCD_LtCmdr_Walker says:
Computer: Security lock engage! All stations on personal access only. Authorization Walker Niner-five-tango-zulu.
FCO_Lt_Jinx says:
:: looks at the readings on her panel :: Self: Now what?
SCD_LtCmdr_Walker says:
::enters his personal code into his terminal::
Host CO_Capt_Adams says:
::waits for people to arrive to the Bridge::
CSO_LtJG_Trix says:
::Hears Commander Walker, then snaps back and steps back to the console, bypassing the computer control and logging in. Starts reviewing the scans of the 4 seconds before and after the flicker.::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
ACTION: NO SECURITY BREACH IS REPORTED AND ALL SYSTEMS ARE OPERATING WITHIN NORMAL PARAMETERS
XO_Cmd_Gaeb says:
:: walking back onto the Bridge ::
SCD_LtCmdr_Walker says:
CSO: What if this is an AI trying to transmit itself and reassemble itself inside our hardware? We need to engage personal protocols to prevent access to key systems.
CSO_LtJG_Trix says:
SCD: Not sure on the likelihood of that, but if it is an attempt to access our systems bypassing the computer overview is a good protocol.
Host CO_Capt_Adams says:
FCO: Inch us forward, one quarter impulse
CMO_Lt_Marisol says:
::administers the new series of medication and notes the improvement::
SCD_LtCmdr_Walker says:
::looking over the CSO's shoulder at the scans:: Can we assess what this code was doing during our little flicker?
CSO_LtJG_Trix says:
SCD: I'm going to try something. Alter our shields to block the frequencies this emission source is concentrated in. But that would lower our protection from other threats... probably should ask permission first.
FCO_Lt_Jinx says:
CO: Forward, one quarter impulse aye Captain. :: gently taps the console ::
CSO_LtJG_Trix says:
SCD: That's what I'm looking at, Commander. But the problem is, we don't yet know what most...if not all, the signal means.
SCD_LtCmdr_Walker says:
CO: Sir, we're working on a theory here and we need to alter shield frequencies. It may compromise us for general threats, but we will be able to reverse it in seconds if it confirms our theory. Can we proceed?
SC_Capt_Marek says:
ACTION: ANOTHER SIGNAL IS PICKED UP. THIS TIME STRONG AND CLEAR.
Host CO_Capt_Adams says:
SCD: Cautiously Commander, cautiously.....
SCD_LtCmdr_Walker says:
CSO: Go ahead, but make sure we can turn it back off fast, lieutenant.
CSO_LtJG_Trix says:
All: Uh, Sirs? We have an issue. New signal, and this time it's asking a question. "Are you the master?"
CSO_LtJG_Trix says:
::Steps over to the secondary Tactical station and begins inputting parameters to attempt to focus the shields on the emissions frequencies.::
FCO_Lt_Jinx says:
:: turns to look at Trix :: All: Master?
CMO_Lt_Marisol says:
::turns as another patient enters::
CSO_LtJG_Trix says:
FCO: That's what the Universal Translator says it says. Uh, if you get what I mean.
Host CO_Capt_Adams says:
CSO: Answer them, "We are travelers." Don't say yes or no....... we don't know how that would be perceived..... so we'll go with an alternate.
CSO_LtJG_Trix says:
CO: Yes Captain. Vague answer, but in this case it may be best.
FCO_Lt_Jinx says:
:: nods to Trix ::
Host CO_Capt_Adams says:
::hopes something as innocuous as "travelers" will be vague enough to by some time::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
ACTION: SENSORS PICKED A VERY SMALL, PRIMITIVE VESSEL ENTERING IN VISUAL RANGE. SIZE SIMILAR TO AN EARTH SHUTTLE FROM THE 20TH CENTURY. FIVE FAINT LIVE SIGNALS ABOARD. RACE: UNKNOWN.
CSO_LtJG_Trix says:
CO: But just in case our syntax is off, I'm going to ask my linguist to do...we have incoming! ::Puts the craft image on screen.::
SCD_LtCmdr_Walker says:
CO: I'll take OPS, Sir. ::logs into station and sits down::
FCO_Lt_Jinx says:
CO: Captain, a have a vessel on scans.
SCD_LtCmdr_Walker says:
::begins to operate scanners and feed information to TAC:: 
CSO_LtJG_Trix says:
*Clark*: Get Mertron to escort you to the Bridge, I need a linguist and qualified by Starfleet or not, you're the best I've got on board.
Host CO_Capt_Adams says:
::looks at the viewscreen:: CSO: Is that it?
CMO_Lt_Marisol says:
::administers the hypo-spray to the new arrivals::
Host CO_Capt_Adams says:
SCD: Good, keep an eye on our status
CSO_LtJG_Trix says:
CO: Yes Captain. Not sure what it is. Five life signs aboard... bio scans can't identify who or what they are.
SCD_LtCmdr_Walker says:
CO: Sir, I've seen similar craft before. In the Starfleet museum on Earth. This is late 20th century. It looks like the suborbital craft used by the United States prior to the 21st century.
Host CO_Capt_Adams says:
FCO: Helm, bring us in to 1,000 kilometers of their port side, slowly....
SC_Capt_Marek says:
ACTION: THE SHIP SEEMS TO BE ADRIFT
SCD_LtCmdr_Walker says:
::runs full scans of the vessel to starboard::
FCO_Lt_Jinx says:
CO: Taking us to 1,000 kilometers on port side. :: moves slowly towards the small vessel ::
CSO_LtJG_Trix says:
::Flips back to Science 1 and runs a series of scans.:: All: Carbon based life forms. So there is that at least.
SCD_LtCmdr_Walker says:
CO: Sir, scans are showing that there is no artificial gravity or inertial dampeners on the vessel. There are no shields to speak of and no weapons per se. It appears to be pre-warp.
CSO_LtJG_Trix says:
::Sees Mertron and Clark arrive on Bridge.:: Clark: We need a message in that language saying "We are travelers," best you can get with syntax and vocab. And yes, I know our sample is limited.
CSO_LtJG_Trix says:
CO: For what it's worth, Captain, Petty Officer Clark is a pretty good natural linguist. She's been basically running the Linguistics lab since I was assigned to Science, so I had her brought up here for a skilled ear.
SCD_LtCmdr_Walker says:
CO: Confirmed. There is no ion or plasma drives for impulse, and no antimatter on the craft. There is a chemical engine I suspect is for maneuvering and landing.
Host CO_Capt_Adams says:
SCD: Open a channel.
SCD_LtCmdr_Walker says:
CO: Sir, their hull has a great deal of damage. It looks to have been in a hell of a fight.
Host CO_Capt_Adams says:
::waits for signal that comm channel is open. CSO: Great, listen closely.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
ACTION: NO RESPONSE TO THE COMM. JUST STATIC
CSO_LtJG_Trix says:
<Clark> CSO: Eleven years of service and you want me to just say... ::Looks at the screen.:: Is that live, ma'am? I mean... yes, Lieutenant. On it.
Host CO_Capt_Adams says:
Com: Alien Vessel: We are travelers, New to this area. We heard your signal. Are you in distress?
CSO_LtJG_Trix says:
<Clark> ::Confirms the Universal Translator translates the Captain's message right, or as right as she can tell.::
Host CO_Capt_Adams says:
All: Yes, I'd say she's been in a helluva brawl.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
ACTION: LIFE FORMS VITAL SIGNAL SEEMS TO BE DECAYING... VERY FAST
CSO_LtJG_Trix says:
All: I'm going to run a composition scan of their hull. Maybe we can see what hit them to bring them to that state. ::Runs a scan to see what the hull is made up of.::
Host CO_Capt_Adams says:
::already thinking if this is pre-warp, does non-interference override responding to primitive call for help?::
CSO_LtJG_Trix says:
::Notices the bio scans are changing.:: CO: Captain, the life signs, they aren't stable. And they are decaying very rapidly.
Host CO_Capt_Adams says:
*CMO*: Doc - Standby, we may be beaming some survivors directly to Sickbay for you. Most likely, they are "pre-warp," so be on the alert.
SCD_LtCmdr_Walker says:
CO: Sir, they're either unconscious or in shock. I for one would like to help if we can.
FCO_Lt_Jinx says:
:: waits for their next move ::
Host CO_Capt_Adams says:
::thinks - "screw it":: No. 2 - beam them directly to Sickbay and notify Security.
CSO_LtJG_Trix says:
CO: If we do bring them aboard, suggest we have security on hand. Just in case. Oh, never mind.
CSO_LtJG_Trix says:
CO: Permission to head to Sickbay, Captain?
CMO_Lt_Marisol says:
*CO*: We're ready, Captain. ::makes ready for incoming::
SCD_LtCmdr_Walker says:
CO: With your permission, I'll get down there also.
Host CO_Capt_Adams says:
SCD: on the double No. 2
SC_Capt_Marek says:
=/\==/\==/\==/\==/\==/\==/\==/\=Pause Mission=/\==/\==/\==/\==/\==/\==/\==/\=

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