USS Pandora Mission Transcript 11312.06

USS Pandora Cast of Characters

CO	Captain John J Adams	Bob Baldwin		
SC	Captain Satok Z Marek	Pablo Delsaglio		
XO	Commander Gaeb	Gabriel Marceau		
FCO	Lieutenant Jinx	Pam Bruyere		
2O	Lieutenant Commander Johnny Walker	Gerry Brinkman	Absent	
OPS	Lieutenant Xara Xetani	Julie Léger		
CTO	Lieutenant D’ghor Rustazh	Gilles Léger		
TO	Ensign Ronald Sampson	Topper Loghry	Absent	
CSO	Lieutenant (jg.) Vertan Trix	Steven Weller		
CEO	Lieutenant Jaina Marin Jankara	Janaye Hinsley	Absent	
CMO	Lieutenant Gloriana Marisol	Susan Brinkman	Absent	
CNS	Ensign C’Triel	Nancy Stricker	Absent	

Previously on USS Pandora: 

The ship has arrived to her destination. The aliens onboard are in shock, so very little information can be gathered from them. The two probes sent ahead were lost or destroyed, take your pick, and this massive object is on the opposite side of the planet.

Now, the plot thickens... for good or for bad, let's find out.

Time Lapse: None.

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OPS_Lt_Xetani :
:: sitting at her console, monitoring communications channels ::
CTO_Lt_D`ghor :
::continues to frown at tactical::
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
::In turbolift, returning to Bridge from the labs.::
FCO_Lt_Jinx :
:: at the helm as usual :: XO: Sir, taking up synchronous orbit.

Action: Another mild energy wave reached the ship... This time twice as powerful... still no threat for the ship... origin: the opposite side of the planet

CO_Capt_Adams :
::in Sickbay, continuing to talk to the guests::
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
::Exits turbolift and moves to Science 1, logging in.:: All: No progress from the lab work on any of our issues. Was a long shot but had to try.
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
CSO: Looks like another energy wave passed us
CTO_Lt_D`ghor :
::frowns:: XO: Commander, energy readings from that objet have reached us once more. Even with the planet between us.
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
:: looks at the readings :: CSO: Can you confirm the readings I have?
CTO_Lt_D`ghor :
::examines reading:: CSO: I detect no danger to the Pandora. Do you concur?

CSO_LtJG_Trix :
OPS: Not surprised, but let's see if we can use that. ::Looks at the sensor readings.:: 
CTO: Increasing in power, but no threat at this point. Even without shields we'd be safe from it at this point.
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
:: nods :: CSO: That's what I thought.
CTO_Lt_D`ghor :
CTO: I am no scientist, but tachyons can travel through anything, are these waves similar?
Yon’uain :
::in Sickbay, out loud, with a frightened tone in his voice:: Rest of his partners: This is serious, I do not totally trust these people... What do you think, are they what they claim to be?
FCO_Lt_Jinx :
:: looks down at the controls making sure their orbit is holding correctly ::
CO_Capt_Adams :
Yon'uain: Yon'uain, I want to assure you, we are neither your masters, or your gods. Just as you have technology to allow you to travel in space, so do we, but we are simply more ahead of you in that regard. And, unfortunately, we have strict rules about sharing that tech.
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
XO: Sir, I am searching the waves for further communications, but have not found any yet.
CO_Capt_Adams :
Yon'uain: We had a dilemma to deal with, to help and rescue you from your ship that was breaking apart or showing you technology you weren't ready to deal with yet. We chose to rescue you, but now, we must be careful not to scare you with what we can do technologically.
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
CTO: A lot of waves can travel through solid objects. , These seem to be using normal wave mechanics, moving like sound waves through an object. Door, or wall, something like that. Not tachyons, but I'd bet my lunch money they are a form of scans. What form is the big question now.
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
CTO: Would be a nice trick to learn, to be honest. No more blind spots from scans.
CTO_Lt_D`ghor :
XO: Commander? Perhaps we might make an attempt at communicating. Obviously that would be a risk, but I see no alternative to get more information at this time.
Yon’uain :
CO: ::glances at the others:: Then the Free Thinkers were right, we are not alone... Captain, what happened to us, why the explosions, why we ended here aboard this.... vessel? Does your technology answer to you that?
CO_Capt_Adams :
Yon'uain: Something caused the disaster down on this planet, and we need to find out what. In order to do that, I must ask much of you. First, to trust us, Second, to not be afraid for us to help you, and third, to not leave the confines of this department.
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
XO: At this point I'd have to agree with Lieutenant D'ghor. It's a risk, but so is sitting here. They might think we're spying.
XO_Cmdr_Gaeb :
CTO: Did you get some information from that probe before it exploded?

Action: Scanning of the surface reveals a devastated planet... high levels of radiation, poisoned atmosphere, and an increasing amount of earthquakes

CO_Capt_Adams :
Yon'uain: You are not alone. We also want to know what the mystery behind all this is. I can tell you that we found you unconscious on your craft, and before it literally disintegrated, we moved you here, for your own safety and survival.
Yon’uain :
CO: So, on top of all what happened to us, we are your prisoners??
CTO_Lt_D`ghor :
XO: Nothing more than a size and a bunch on unknown materials Sir.
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
Self: Although if the object did that to the planet, if they don't like us it might not go well...
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
XO: Further scans might be able to penetrate, but again, without making communication, that could easily be interpreted as hostile.
XO_Cmdr_Gaeb :
CTO: Nothing that could explain that probe ending destroyed?
Yon’uain :
CO: We need to get out of here, we need to return to our planet... ::walks heavily towards the Sickbay doors, motioning the other to follow him:: For the Sake of our Master...
CO_Capt_Adams :
Yon'uain: No, not prisoners. You are our guests, but, we simply cannot let you roam freely about our own ship and ask you to understand and trust while we find out what we can about what happened.
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
CSO: Have we tried to scan for life signs below the surface?
CTO_Lt_D`ghor :
XO: No Sir... no explanation at this time.
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
OPS: So far, we've not been able to find anything below the surface, but it's a lot of 'below ground' to search and we have no idea where any such shelters would be. There is a smattering of life signs spread about, but not many.

Action: The aliens follow their leader towards the door

CO_Capt_Adams :
Yon'uain: If we could return you to your planet, we would, but we cannot, as it is way too contaminated, even for us.
TO_T’rget :
::stands in front of door to Sickbay and waits::
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
OPS: Working on a plan to penetrate the surface to look for others, but it will literally be shots in the dark.
XO_Cmdr_Gaeb :
CSO: Destroying our probe was kind of hostile.
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
:: nods and sighs :: CSO: I know, but maybe...hmmmmm
Yon’uain :
T'rget: Move aside ::attempts to push him out of the way::
CO_Capt_Adams :
Yon'uain: Besides Yon'uain, even if you did leave this area, where would you go? And, even if you figured out that, how would you get anywhere?
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
XO: That could be interpreted that way. If it was intentional, it probably was.
CO_Capt_Adams :
::hoping that by appealing to Yon'uain's sense of logic, he will abide by the rules laid out for him::
Yon’uain :
CO: We need to go home! The Master is with us!
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
OPS: It will be done, but no idea if it will work.
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
CSO: Maybe I can try and sense something down there to maybe narrow our search.
TO_T’rget :
::stands firmly and pushes slightly back:: *CTO* Sickbay to Bridge request reinforcements

Action: Unknown to the crew... the big shadow begins to move... slowly and sneaky

CSO_LtJG_Trix :
::Looks nervous for a second.:: OPS: Um, is that a good idea, Lieutenant? Given your first reaction to it?
Klint’ist”good :
T'rget: You heard it! Move! ::pushes the TO::
CO_Capt_Adams :
Yon'uain: Let me make this simple. I am not a diplomat. If you are from that planet below, from what we have learned of you, you cannot survive there any more than we could. You all would die within a very short time. We would prefer that you, possibly being the sole survivors, not do that.
CTO_Lt_D`ghor :
*Security*: All teams to alert status report to Sickbay.
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
CSO: That was with those within the confines of this ship. They are farther away on the planet.

Action: The scent of the aliens is more noticeable than ever... stress does strange things to the O'ran'gess body...

TO_Arrow :
::enters Sickbay from his post outside of Sickbay::
Yon’uain :
::completely ignores the Captain::
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
OPS: Just be careful. It would help, but don't want to risk the crew to speed things up.
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
XO: I'd like permission to try and telepathically search the planet.
CO_Capt_Adams :
TO: T’rget, phasers on stun.
TO_Arrow :
::draws phaser and fires on stun at Klint'ist"good ::

Action: Between the two aliens, they manage to make the TO fall to the ground

CO_Capt_Adams :
::thinks to self: Damn. I was hoping this would go better::
FCO_Lt_Jinx :
:: checks the navigational sensors for any new readings ::
XO_Cmdr_Gaeb :
OPS: Could someone down there sense you if you do that?
CO_Capt_Adams :
::also thinks, I don't have time for this, I need to get back to the Bridge::
Klint’ist”good :
::receives a direct hit, and falls to the ground, twitching and fainting:
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
::Starts echo location search for open areas under the surface structures.::
TO_T’rget :
::staggers up and draws phaser and waits::
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
XO: I do not believe so Sir.
Ge’an’e’Gut’er :
CO/TO: You killed him murderers! ::runs and tries to hit TO T'rget::
TO_Mackenzie: 
:: enters Sickbay::
TO_Session :
  :: enters Sickbay ::
CO_Capt_Adams :
Yon'uain: No, not dead, just rendered unconscious. ::wishes the doctor would have hypos at the ready for this::
TO_Arrow :
::fires phaser at Ge'an'e'Gut'er::
CTO_Lt_D`ghor :
*TO_T'rget*: D'ghor to Sickbay... report?
FCO_Lt_Jinx :
:: makes some adjustments, narrowing the sensor field to reflect the area opposite the planet ::

Action: After a short brawl, all aliens are stunned, and rapidly put over medical biobeds, A MO give them strong sedatives.

XO_Cmdr_Gaeb :
OPS: Be careful
TO_T’rget :
*CTO*: Under control Lieutenant. All aliens stunned. Normal day at the office Sir.

Action: Earthquakes on the planet surface continue to escalate, both in frequency and intensity

CTO_Lt_D`ghor :
*TO_T'rget*: Sorry I missed it. Double the detail and continue to monitor.
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
XO: Aye Sir.
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
XO: The planet, it seems to be getting worse, Commander. No more radiation sources, but seismic events are growing more common, and more powerful.
CO_Capt_Adams :
MO: Dr. Payne, I need to get back the Bridge. Keep them under for a while till we figure some things out. Maybe bring Yon'uain around and see if you can talk sense to him. ::heads to the Sickbay door and on to the Bridge::
TO_T’rget :
*CTO* Aye Sir.
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
:: relaxes back into her chair and closes her eyes ::

Action: To use an graphic description--- the planet literally looks like jelly...

MO_Payne :
CO: Yes Sir.
XO_Cmdr_Gaeb :
CSO: Could these seismic events be artificially created? By that object orbiting?
CO_Capt_Adams :
::makes way to turbolift station and boards lift:: Computer: Bridge
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
XO: Either that or it's the most unlucky planet I've ever heard of, Sir.
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
:: lets her mind go out to the planet and the orbiting object ::
XO_Cmdr_Gaeb :
CSO: Can you find evidence of that? Because if so we would have cause to intervene
CO_Capt_Adams :
::arrives and enters the Bridge:: XO: Report Commander?
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
XO: I'll see if I can find a provable correlation. These waves effects are... difficult to interpret.  ::Starts looking at the waves we've detected and how they might cause seismic effects.::
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
XO: There are...life forms... under the surface.....
XO_Cmdr_Gaeb :
CO: We lost a probe and the planet's seismic activity is increasing
XO_Cmdr_Gaeb :
CO: I suspect that orbiting object might be linked to the cause
CO_Capt_Adams :
XO: What about that mass on the other side of the planet?
CTO_Lt_D`ghor :
XO: I am no scientist, but I know of no natural phenomenon that can do what we are seeing at the moment that would not be visible.
CO_Capt_Adams :
CSO: Those dimensions, they were familiar. Have you researched into past occurrences of similar nature?
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
All: There are a few effects, but to say they are rare would be an understatement. Micro quantum singularity impacting the planet could do it... ::pauses as the scan analysis comes in.:: Or it could be definitely linked to the waves. Almost certain, the object is causing the effects.
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
CO: Sir? Which dimensions? Of the object?
CTO_Lt_D`ghor :
CO: Earth was almost destroyed by a probe was it not? I did some reading on the career of James Kirk. He did save the planet from a probe of some kind
CO_Capt_Adams :
CSO: Yes, the object.... 5 by 1 klic?
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
Out loud: I sense some form of life on the object.
CO_Capt_Adams :
CTO: Yes, that's the thought.... something about whales?

Action: The surface of the planet now looks like a cracker biscuit

CTO_Lt_D`ghor :
::consults the library computer::
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
:: tears begin to fall from her closed eyes ::
CO_Capt_Adams :
OPS: What is it Lieutenant?
CO_Capt_Adams :
CTO: we need countermeasures?
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
CO: There are a few thousand life forms on... under that planet’s surface.
CTO_Lt_D`ghor :
::brings up information on probe readings from the library computer and compares them to the current probe signals::
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
::Logs into the computer, trying to do a quick search for the object being described.:: CO: That was a bit bigger, hard to tell if it's related.
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
CO: I can also sense some form of life on the metallic object. It isn't anything I've ever encountered before.
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
All: The planet, if this seismic activity keeps up, I don't know how long it will last. If there are survivors... this isn't good.

Action: The few remaining structures on the planet crumbles down, the remaining people are rapidly getting killed by the effects of the earthquakes...

CO_Capt_Adams :
CSO/CTO: Assume similar ship on similar mission. What would keep it happy?

CTO_Lt_D`ghor :
CO: As I remember Sir... we would need a few whales to speak with the probe.
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
Kriel: Keep an eye on these scanners on Science 2! ::Opens up a quick computer model, trying to find a counter to the effects of the object on the planet.:: CO: Depends what it's looking for, Captain. Trying to see if we might be able to counter its effects on the planet, maybe buy some time. It's a lot of effect, though.
CO_Capt_Adams :
CSO/CTO: Do we have copies of that whale speak?
CO_Capt_Adams :
OPS: Assuming they can find it, do we know what the whale speak was all about and can you create new messages to reply to the cylinder?
CTO_Lt_D`ghor :
::shakes head: CO: Not of the original recording Sir. All systems were down on Earth so no record of the communication between the probe and the whales exists.

Action: the planet is rapidly reaching a collapse point...

CSO_LtJG_Trix :
Self: If we countered the effect of the pull using graviton fields...do we have enough...
CO: I would think so, Sir. If it's the same species as one of the ones Starfleet uses to aid navigation, probably.
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
CO: Sir, whatever is on the metallic object is not the same life as on the planet.
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
CO: Sir, we have to...the planet...we can't just...we gotta try something!

Action: Ship sensors pick a notable increase on the intensity of the energy waves... they begin to interfere with the sensor grid of the ship...

CO_Capt_Adams :
All: Do we have any whale speak?
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
CO: I sense..... :: makes a face :: I sense.... greed.
CO_Capt_Adams :
FCO: pull us back from the orbit, 1000 klics at a time, till the intensity decreases
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
CO: That will protect us, but the planet, it won't last long.
CTO_Lt_D`ghor :
CO: We have some tapes but not the language Sir. We cannot have any conversation.
FCO_Lt_Jinx :
CO: Aye Captain, moving us away from planet.
CO_Capt_Adams :
CTO: Play it, play it now, and play it loudly...  take a chance
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
CO: Sir, that... that object is full of beings that only want what they can get from the planet. They don't care about the people they are killing!
CO_Capt_Adams :
::looks at OPS: OPS: Scavengers?
CTO_Lt_D`ghor :
::pulls up the recordings and transmits the most current recording of whales from Earth:: CO: Transmitting now Sir.
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
CO: I...I don't know Sir. I would have to concentrate very hard to get any more from it.
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
CO: Scavengers? More like raiders; smash and grab on a planetary level.

CO_Capt_Adams :
CTO: Countermeasures?

Action: An Message from the Object is received.....

CSO_LtJG_Trix :
CO: We could try manipulating shields to counter their effects. Don't know if we'd have enough effect, but we could try.
CO_Capt_Adams :
::begins to feel like this thing is not what probed Earth, and is just a bunch of scavengers::
CTO_Lt_D`ghor :
CO: Distance is my recommendation while attempting the shields manipulations Sir.
CO_Capt_Adams :
CSO/CTO: Make it so. And, how do we reverse the effect back to them, if possible?
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
CTO: This is based on the idea that their probe is pushing the planet apart. We apply a counter force using gravitons. If we could get enough power through the deflector dish, it might work.
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
:: hearts her console beep :: CO: Sir, a message is coming through.
CTO_Lt_D`ghor :
CTO: But we would be attacking the result, not the cause. ::frowns:: But I prefer to make the attempt than nothing at all.
M’ktra:
@ COM: USS Pandora: This is M'ktra. Move out of the way, unless you want to be end like your toy probes... ::ends comm::
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
CTO: I know, it's all I have.
CTO_Lt_D`ghor :
CO: I hypothesize that they are not friendly Sir.
CO_Capt_Adams :
COM: M'ktra: Horse hockey. Cease and desist what you are doing to this planet, It is now under our protection. And we will take action if you do not desist!
CTO_Lt_D`ghor :
::shuts off the probe recording::

Action: The object power the engines and slowly begins to move around the crumbling planet equator line

CSO_LtJG_Trix :
::Transfers the initial graviton field projection to Tactical.:: CTO: Quick plan idea, it should work if we can generate enough force. If. Gods I hope we can.
FCO_Lt_Jinx :
CO: Sir, the object is moving!
CO_Capt_Adams :
FCO: Evasive. And let’s see if we can draw them away. Give the planet a bit of time to cool off a bit maybe?

Action: No answer to the Captain's Comm

OPS_Lt_Xetani :
:: makes a quick decision and leans back into her chair and closes her eyes and concentrates fully on the life forms in the object ::
CTO_Lt_D`ghor :
CO: I recommend we draw them away by getting their attention Sir... with a few quantum torpedoes.
FCO_Lt_Jinx :
CO: Sensors show the object is moving to the planet's equator.

FCO_Lt_Jinx :
CO: Beginning evasive manoeuvres.
CO_Capt_Adams :
OPS: If we were within the Federation, I'd tell you to call in some support for rescue and defensive aid. Since we're not, and we're on our own, send a message back to New Frontier Station and let's see if they can render any assistance.
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
CTO: I'll input the data into the navigational deflector, see if it might help. I'm guessing you're about to get very busy if they don't like our attempt. ::Starts setting up the graviton projection.::
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
:: doesn't hear the CO ::
OPS_H’lo :
:: enters the Bridge and looks at the OPS station :: CO: I'll take care of it Sir.
OPS_H’lo :
:: moves to secondary console and sends the message ::

Action: The planet still shakes like a plate of jelly carried a by wooden cart on a rocky road...

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