USS Pandora Mission Transcript - 11402.07

USS Pandora Cast of Characters

CO	Captain John J Adams	Bob Baldwin	LOA	
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 Commander Anita Marie Santiago	Arlene McIntyre		
CNS	Ensign C’Triel	Nancy Stricker	Absent	

Stardate 11402.07

USS Pandora - Good Fishing To You - Part 4

New Frontier Station... after quick buffet/briefing, the crew is on the way to Operations wondering why the mystery request to come "upstairs".

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CSO_LtJG_Trix :
:: Moving from Briefing Room to Station Operations center, wondering what's behind the alert. ::
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
:: walking behind the FCO towards Station Operations ::

ACTION: The yellow alert signal continues to appear all over the station.

ACTION: The Station Commander is transported directly to Operations appearing in a wrinkled uniform suffering from long term never ending meetings.

FCO_Lt_Jinx :
:: steps out of the lift and runs towards the Operations Center ::
SC_Capt_Marek :
:: self :: Oh... the quiet life of an Starfleet Officer...
SC_Capt_Marek :
All: Good Afternoon. And.. Report!
CMO_LtCmdr_Santiago :
:: sees someone beaming in and wonders who he is ::
SOPS :
:: blinks :: SC: Wow... sorry Sir.... I wasn't expecting you.
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
:: Enters Station Operations, moves for the Science Station and logs in. ::
CTO_Lt_D`ghor :
:: enters Operations making sure there are no left over gagh pieces on his uniform ::
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
:: notices Captain Marek :: SC: Sir. :: nods :: Not sure what's going on. :: looks at SOPS ::
SC_Capt_Marek :
SOPS: That wasn't precisely my idea of a nice return, but what the heck. Now... if you please to inform me what seems to be the cause of the yellow alert. :: Raises an eyebrow ::
FCO_Lt_Jinx :
:: enters the center and stops to look around ::

SOPS :
CSO: Take a look at these reading Lieutenant.... I.... need a second opinion on what I see. :: transfers the readings to the CSO ::
CMO_LtCmdr_Santiago :
SOPS: You called us all here and don't know what it is?
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
SOPS: Yes Sir. :: Stops setting up scans and takes a look at what are on the readings. ::
SC_Capt_Marek :
All: Until we can identify the reason of the alert, follow by the book yellow alert procedures... ::tugs his shirt and goes directly to the center of the room::
CMO_LtCmdr_Santiago :
SOPS: Are we under attack, someone sending us a coded message? Maybe someone wants us to come out and play.
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
SOPS/ SC: It's big, need to run a spectral analysis to see what kind of metal it is. Signs of some radioactive waste, probably once propelled by nuclear forces. About a thousand meters long, fairly large.
SC_Capt_Marek :
All: I understand that some classified experiment was about to be carried out aboard the Station. Could this yellow alert be related to it?
FCO_Lt_Jinx :
:: moves over behind the doctor and stops :: CMO: Is someone hurt?
SOPS :
All: I have a theory.... I need help to be certain before attempting any type of rescue.
CMO_LtCmdr_Santiago :
FCO: Your guess is as good as mine. :: Turns and looks at her. Puts out her hand :: I'm Anita Santiago.
SOPS :
:: shakes head :: SC: Negative Captain. Something new on sensors and... frankly Sir... it's hard to believe.
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
:: Starts a spectral analysis of the material. :: SOPS/ SC: Computer is suggesting it might be an O'Neill cylinder. But if it is, it's dead in space.
SC_Capt_Marek :
:: Stands in the center of the room with his hand behind his back ::
SC_Capt_Marek :
SOPS: How far could this object be from the Station?
SOPS :
SC: My theory is it's someone's attempt as a colony ship Sir with technology not much more than stone knives and bearskins.
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
:: walks over and logs into a console to check for any communications. ::
FCO_Lt_Jinx :
:: extends her hand :: CMO: Jinx, nice to meet you.
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
SC/ All: From the breakdown of the material, and the half-life progression of the waste, I'd say the object is about 500 years old?
SC_Capt_Marek :
CSO: Any life signs?
CMO_LtCmdr_Santiago :
::Smiles:: FCO: So what brought you out to the frontier?
CMO_LtCmdr_Santiago :
:: Half listens to the CSO :: CSO: Any life forms?
FCO_Lt_Jinx :
CMO: Let's just say it was divine intervention of a sort. :: chuckles ::
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
SC/XO: No transmissions at all.
SC_Capt_Marek :
SOPS: Try to hail them once again
CTO_Lt_D`ghor :
:: scans the vessel and the area near the vessel ::
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
SC/CMO: Uncertain, material is fairly heavy, designed maybe to protect against stellar radiation? Can't tell for certain, but there are some faint signals that may be life signs.
SOPS :
:: nods :: SC: Negative response Sir.
CMO_LtCmdr_Santiago :
FCO: hmmm sounds like a story there.
FCO_Lt_Jinx :
CMO: I'll fill you in sometime.
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
:: doesn't trust SOPS and checks for herself ::
SC_Capt_Marek :
SOPS: How far is this... vessel... from the Station?
CMO_LtCmdr_Santiago :
SC: Might want to proceed carefully. If there are 500 year olds on the ship, tube.... the prime directive will apply
FCO_Lt_Jinx :
:: listens as the conversation continues ::
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
Self: Well damn. He's right. No response.
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
SC: I think it's more another station. Or artificial living space. With the internal volume that thing has, it could hold... couple hundred thousand? Quarter million maybe?
FCO_Lt_Jinx :
:: turns to Trix :: CSO: Can you get a read on its propulsion system?
SOPS :
SC: Just came into range Sir .... it's so small and came in from not the normal shipping lanes.
SC_Capt_Marek :
All: Is this object in a collision course with the Station.
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
FCO: What it once had is long dead, Lieutenant. Nuclear propulsion.
SOPS :
SC: Yes Sir... not directly but it will hit us.
FCO_Lt_Jinx :
CSO: Nuclear?
SC_Capt_Marek :
All: So Prime directive may be a little... interpreted right now...
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
FCO: Yes. Unless it's something sensors simply can't see.
SC_Capt_Marek :
XO: Suggestions? Is an away team something you are eager to lead? :: raises an eyebrow ::
CTO_Lt_D`ghor :
SC: If this was a Klingon station, the solution would be to simply destroy it. However, I do not recommend that at this time.
FCO_Lt_Jinx :
CSO: Wasn't there something about what happens when nuclear atoms deteriorate?
XO_Cmd_Gaeb :
SC: Always ready for some exploring Sir
CMO_LtCmdr_Santiago :
SC: Recommend we enact radiation protocol. If that thing crashes into us we may be in for a little bit of hurt.

SC_Capt_Marek :
CTO: As a former CTO, I quite understand your point of view. However let's take it slowly...
SC_Capt_Marek :
CMO: Agreed.
SC_Capt_Marek :
All: I think we should be more proactive than simply performing scans and making some educated guesses...
CMO_LtCmdr_Santiago :
:: Moves over to the nearest station and contacts medical ::
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
SC: I'd also suggest engaging thrusters; try to get out of its way. Tractor beams, with the condition of that structure... don't think it would remain intact.
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
CSO: Maybe with the weaker tractors on the ship?
SC_Capt_Marek :
All: Time to the impact?
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
OPS: Or low power tractors, but if so we'd need as long as possible to minimize stress on it. Won't be easy, but we might be able to.
SOPS :
SC: My guess about 9 years until impact Captain.
SC_Capt_Marek :
SOPS: Plenty of time.
CTO_Lt_D`ghor :
SC: Computer says about 9.34 years to be precise.
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
CSO: We could go out with the Pandora and try to tractor it.
SC_Capt_Marek :
SOPS: 9 years... and computer set a full yellow alert? ...
SOPS :
SC: The computer went to auto alert Captain. I have no idea why. It identified it as a ship entering sensor range then went to auto yellow alert. :: frowns ::
CMO_LtCmdr_Santiago :
:: hears 9 years :: *Medical* Cancel radiation protocol. :: sigh :: SOPS: Overreact much?
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
XO: We could go out there with the Pandora and do some scanning, see if we can tow it?
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
OPS: We could go with the Pandora and try and fix it. But a light nudge should alter its course enough I'd say.
SC_Capt_Marek :
SOPS: :: relaxes :: You should have started stating that fact....
FCO_Lt_Jinx :
:: thinks to herself :: Self: Space junk!
SC_Capt_Marek :
CTO: Cancel yellow alert for the time being. Return to normal operations status.
SC_Capt_Marek :
XO: That's something that crossed my mind. :: raises an eyebrow ::
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
SC: I'm going to put a crew on running some detailed scans of it, see if we can get some idea where, and who, it came from.
SC_Capt_Marek :
All: Very well.. Let's summarize...
SC_Capt_Marek :
CSO: Proceed.
SC_Capt_Marek :
All: Speed, size, trajectory, possible origin...

OPS_Lt_Xetani :
XO: Also, could this vessel affect the test of Commander Hwii?
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
All: While its engines are long dead, it's life support is still operating. But not likely for long.
XO_Cmd_Gaeb :
SC: I would explore the possibility that people may be in need of assistance before performing any test in the area surrounding this.... structure
SC_Capt_Marek :
XO: I fully agree. I think we should pay them a visit, just to be sure...
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
SC: But its velocity is about 100,000 meters per second. Size, at least a kilometer long. Trajectory, if it's stayed on a fairly straight path, it comes from unexplored space.
SC_Capt_Marek :
CSO: Acknowledged.
SC_Capt_Marek :
XO: I think we should inform Captain Abrams and ask his permission to take the Pandora to a preventive exploring mission
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
SC/ XO: If the signs are indeed life signs, there may be a time factor involved. If life support fails, obviously, survival is to be measured in very short terms...if the structure is air tight.
XO_Cmd_Gaeb :
SC: I suggest we bring some emergency generators and life support systems in case the ships systems fail while we are onboard exploring
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
SC: Sir, according to Starfleet regulations, Commander Gaeb is in command of the Pandora while Captain Abrams is away.
SC_Capt_Marek :
OPS: Of course, just a matter of courtesy.
SC_Capt_Marek :
XO: See to it.
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
SC: Of course Sir. I'll make a note of it and send a message.
XO_Cmd_Gaeb :
SC: I'll have the ship ready to depart in ten minutes
SC_Capt_Marek :
All: Get ready for leave the Station on an exploratory mission. Report to the Pandora in ten minutes.
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
XO: Shall I recall all necessary personnel Sir?
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
SC: Also a matter of courtesy, I'll let Commander Hwii know there may be a delay in the briefing.
XO_Cmd_Gaeb :
:: walk to the turbolift :: TL: USS Pandora
SC_Capt_Marek :
CSO: Proceed.
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
:: follows the XO ::
XO_Cmd_Gaeb :
OPS: Make it so
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
XO: Aye Sir. :: taps at her PADD ::
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
*Hwii*: Lieutenant Trix to Commander Hwii. Commander, we have a space craft of some sort in possible danger, and need to go assist. Our briefing will need to wait a bit while we provide it.
 FCO_Lt_Jinx :
:: heads back to the Pandora to make ready to leave ::

SC_Capt_Marek :
All: I see you all aboard the ship. I will be in my quarters in order to get some more presentable uniform. :: heads to the turbolift ::
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
:: Logs out of science station and starts to move back towards the Pandora. ::
Hwii :
:: finishes his mackerel :: *CSO*: Understood... I see a kilo or two of caviar with my name on it... so take your time.
XO_Cmd_Gaeb :
:: walk to the command chair on the USS Pandora Bridge ::
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
*Hwii*: Thank you for understanding, commander. And don't eat too much of the good stuff. It will spoil your appetite for other foods. Uh, sorry, former coming out in me. Please ignore that last.
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
:: arrives onboard right after the XO :: Self: Man, he moves fast.
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
:: Steps in turbolift for trip to the ship. ::
CTO_Lt_D`ghor :
:: enters the Bridge of the Pandora and moves to tactical ::
SC_Capt_Marek :
:: arrives to his quarters and goes directly to get some new clean uniform and his spartan Vulcan duffle bag ::
FCO_Lt_Jinx :
:: arrives on the Pandora and heads for the Bridge ::
Hwii :
:: squeaks :: *CSO*: And good fishing to you too.
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
:: Rides turbolift to ship and exits on Bridge, moving to Science 1 and activating sensors. :: *Hwii*: You as well, Commander.
SC_Capt_Marek :
:: exits his quarters and rushes to the nearest turbolift ::
FCO_Lt_Jinx :
:: takes her seat at the helm and begins her preflight checks ::
XO_Cmd_Gaeb :
OPS: Signal engineering that this is an emergency startup.
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
XO: Aye Sir.
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
:: sends message to engineering ::
EO Mackenzie :
*OPS*: I'm shoveling as fast as I can. We'll be ready to go in 2 minutes.
CMO_LtCmdr_Santiago :
:: enters Sickbay ::
XO_Cmd_Gaeb :
OPS: Do we have enough crew onboard to operate the ship?
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
*EO*: Understood.
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
:: Starts calculating how much stress the object could take from tractor beams in an effort to alter its course. ::
SC_Capt_Marek :
:: arrives to docking bay and hurries to the airlock, and after giving a minimalist salute to the security officers there, enters the ship ::
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
XO: Aye Sir. A chimpanzee and two trainees could run her if we had to. :: grins ::
CTO_Lt_D`ghor :
::looks up:: OPS: I'll try not to take that personally Lieutenant. :: snorts ::
SC_Capt_Marek :
:: heads to the Pandora Bridge ::
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
XO: I can fill two of those rolls, if you count the worm.
XO_Cmd_Gaeb :
OPS: Signal the Station we are ready to undock
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
XO: I believe we are waiting on the good Doctor Sir.
SC_Capt_Marek :
::enters the Bridge:: XO: Permission to come aboard, Commander.
XO_Cmd_Gaeb :
SC: Granted
SC_Capt_Marek :
:: nods and heads to a secondary station ::
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
*CMO*: Doctor Santiago, have you gotten the supplies you need?
SC_Capt_Marek :
:: enters his codes to the console and activates it ::
CMO_LtCmdr_Santiago :
:: In the middle of taking inventory :: *OPS*: It does look like it. If there is radiation I'm prepared.
XO_Cmd_Gaeb :
OPS/FCO: Proceed with undocking
SOPS :
@COM: Pandora: We're ready to let y'all go from here Pandora.
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
*CMO*: Very good Doctor.
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
XO: Aye Sir.
FCO_Lt_Jinx :
XO: We've just gotten permission to drop moorings.
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
FCO: Umbilicals retracted. You have clearance.
SC_Capt_Marek :
::observes the departing maneuvers::
FCO_Lt_Jinx :
:: drops umbilicals and retracts lines ::
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
CTO: I'm running calculations on what we'd need to do to Tractor that thing. Wouldn't be able to move it fast, but if we used part of the power to reinforce it, we might be able to alter its course slightly. Given the time involved, may be enough, right?
FCO_Lt_Jinx :
XO: Dock cleared, Ready to initiate engines.
FCO_Lt_Jinx :
:: brings thrusters up to one third ::
XO_Cmd_Gaeb :
FCO; Set an approach course to the unknown vessel, to transporter range
CTO_Lt_D`ghor :
CSO: Given the time we have we could probably push it once every two or three months on the vessel could avoid the station quite easily if there is no other outside force like engines on that vessel in operation.
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
CTO: Yes Sir. The earlier the force, the less the need.
FCO_Lt_Jinx :
XO: Aye Sir, setting course to vessel.
FCO_Lt_Jinx :
XO: Speed Sir?

XO_Cmd_Gaeb :
CSO: There was mention of a nuclear power plant; can you tell if any section of the vessel is contaminated by radiation?
FCO_Lt_Jinx :
:: begins to move the Pandora out of space dock ::
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
XO: Can't tell yet. The hull of the vessel is very tough to scan through, probably meant to block space born radiation, but it goes both ways. But I would say it's likely.
FCO_Lt_Jinx :
XO: Warp speed in five, four, three, two, one.... engaging.
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
:: leans over to whisper to the FCO :: Have you ever walked with Commander Gaeb? I almost had to jog to keep up with him.

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