Host SM-Lyon says:
USS Seleya 10311.23 - "If you go down to the woods today" - Part 9

Host SM-Lyon says:
SUMMARY: The crew of the Seleya has figured out a way to power the portals, but other than them lighting up, nothing has happened. No colored field has formed across them to indicate that they are activated and ready to take someone from one place to another.

 Host SM-Lyon says:
What are they going to do? Do they really want to find out what is on the other side of those dimensional gates? Are they ready for what they will find if they DO get to the other side?

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Host ACO_Cmdr_Muir says:
:: On the Bridge, a little confused ::

Host ACO_Cmdr_Muir says:
*Both Away Teams* What happened?

FCO_Ensign_Aan says:
#::Stands up from behind the crates::  *ACO*:  Well, the portal light up and......nothing.

CTO_Lt_Darklighter says:
@:In the chamber staring at the glowing frame::

EO_Ens_Morgan says:
@::Is still on the planet, utterly confused about why the portal didn't function properly::

CMO_LtJG_Cloud says:
@:: Is standing in the cave watching the portal::

CTO_Lt_Darklighter says:
@*ACO* Sir, power has been restored, but the portal hasn't opened.

CEO_Ens_Kice says:
@:: Is in the cavern watching the portal::

Host ACO_Cmdr_Muir says:
:: Frowns, then taps away at a science readout at his console ::

FCO_Ensign_Aan says:
#::Slings his phaser rifle and walks to the portal::  *ACO*:  Maybe we need should have knocked?

TO_Ens_Croft says:
@CEO: Sir can we some how manually ripe the space/time in between the frames?

EO_Ens_Morgan says:
@::Shrugs her shoulders at the CMO::  CMO: Well, at least we did our part...they have power ::grins::

Host ACO_Cmdr_Muir says:
*Away Teams*  I want you to find out what went wrong... Find out how to get those things working again...

CMO_LtJG_Cloud says:
@:looks at the EO:: EO: Indeed but it would appear we need something else to get it working right.

CTO_Lt_Darklighter says:
@::Slowly walks up to the portal and places his hand over the frame::

 CTO_Lt_Darklighter says:
@::Notices no reaction so he turns away and moves to the CEO::

TO_Ens_Croft says:
@CEO: Sir!!

FCO_Ensign_Aan says:
#::Taps combadge::  *All*:  Ok, what happened the last time these things were open?  Was there a particular sound, color...were missing something.

CEO_Ens_Kice says:
@TO: I don't know. We can look into it though.

 EO_Ens_Morgan says:
@Self:  Maybe it has more to do with the source.  Is there any possibility that if we put in a temporary human battery, the portals would work?  Then, if they did, we'd need to work out what it was that was different between the two sources that were so vital....

EO_Ens_Morgan says:
::Looks around her self-consciously as she realized she was babbling aloud::

CTO_Lt_Darklighter says:
@CEO: Any ideas on how to reopen the portal ensign?

FCO_Ensign_Aan says:
#::Walks over and examines the control console::

CEO_Ens_Kice says:
@CTO: No sir.

CTO_Lt_Darklighter says:
@CEO: Ok, keep at it, inform me if anything comes up.

 CMO_LtJG_Cloud says:
@EO: Maybe we need to put some kind of computer in there to control the power to form the portal.

CTO_Lt_Darklighter says:
@*FCO* Darklighter to A'an.

CEO_Ens_Kice says:
@CTO: Yes, Sir.

EO_Ens_Morgan says:
@CMO: Something to substitute a brain?

Host ACO_Cmdr_Muir says:
*Away Teams* Have any of you thought of the consoles? Perhaps you've changed some setting on there.... Something to think about...

FCO_Ensign_Aan says:
#::Taps Combadge:: *ACO*:  Sir, when we found our missing people, there were hundreds of them in here, maybe we just don’t have enough power going to these things.

CMO_LtJG_Cloud says:
@EO: Yes, the others brains may have been controlling the portal to make them stable.

EO_Ens_Morgan says:
@CMO: In that case, we may need more than one in order to create a matrix.

CEO_Ens_Kice says:
@*ACO*: I can go work on the consoles, maybe the scans from the probe have turned up something.

TO_Ens_Croft says:
@CEO: Sir could the noise the Alien have made tell the consoles to change function.

FCO_Ensign_Aan says:
#::Taps Combadge:: *ACO*:  Opening a portal through space/time would probably take a lot of power.

CTO_Lt_Darklighter says:
@::Waits for the FCO to answer::

CMO_LtJG_Cloud says:
@EO: indeed.

FCO_Ensign_Aan says:
#*CTO*: A'an here.

Host ACO_Cmdr_Muir says:
*FCO & rest* Interesting theory, Ensign. But the portals were functioning without any power source for a substantial amount of time? I'm lead to believe the console is the key; but I'll keep your idea under advisement...

CTO_Lt_Darklighter says:
@*FCO* A'an, we're not having much luck over here with our portal, how are things going on your end?

FCO_Ensign_Aan says:
#::Nods to himself:: *ACO*: Yes sir.

CSO_LtCmdr_Hazzem says:
#::Standing inside the room, watching what's happening::

FCO_Ensign_Aan says:
#*CTO*:  Not much more here.  Sorting this out is a little beyond me, I admit.

TO_Ens_Croft says:
@:: Walks over to the EO:: EO: So do you think the Aliens noise could have changed some setting on the console?

CTO_Lt_Darklighter says:
@*FCO* Understood, if we have any break through over here I’ll inform you.

CSO_LtCmdr_Hazzem says:
#::Walks over to the console and plays around with it::

FCO_Ensign_Aan says:
#*CTO*:  Understood. Watch your backs, any race that indiscriminately uses other sentients as a power source can’t be too friendly.

CEO_Ens_Kice says:
@::Takes out tricorder and goes over readings from probe while walking over to console::

CTO_Lt_Darklighter says:
@*FCO* Good point, but remember this could all be a misunderstanding, we may be on the fringe of a new federation member.

EO_Ens_Morgan says:
@TO: To be completely honest, I have not a clue  ::smiles::

TO_Ens_Croft says:
@EO: Do you know if we have a record of the noise?

FCO_Ensign_Aan says:
#:: Sarcastic grin::  *CTO*:  Half empty, half full.  Understood, Lieutenant.

CEO_Ens_Kice says:
@:: Pushes some buttons on the console, and looks back at tricorder::

CSO_LtCmdr_Hazzem says:
#*CTO* For now let's take caution and protect ourselves, Lieutenant. Once we get our language barrier broken then we can negotiate membership with the federation.

CMO_LtJG_Cloud says:
@TO: What good would the recording do?

EO_Ens_Morgan says:
@TO: I don't here, it might be an idea to check with the Seleya, as I think they have constant tricorder contact.

FCO_Ensign_Aan says:
#::Turns to the CSO::  CSO:  Any ideas?

TO_Ens_Croft says:
@CMO: It may help to scan its pattern and see if it has an codes hidden in it.

CSO_LtCmdr_Hazzem says:
#::Ponders:: FCO: From the look of things, pressing any buttons randomly until something happens, sounds like the only way we can open these portals.

CTO_Lt_Darklighter says:
@*CSO* No worries with protecting ourselves sir, I’m just making sure we don't start a war with a race we know nothing about.

TO_Ens_Croft says:
@*CSO*: Sir do you know if there is a recording of the noise the Alien made?

CMO_LtJG_Cloud says:
@TO: Ok but wouldn't the recording have a shut down code or whatever it was?

Host ACO_Cmdr_Muir says:
*CSO, FCO, CTO* I agree with Lieutenant Darklighter. This situation must be handled diplomatically to ensure that this race, militant or not, does not have a bad first impression of the Federation. Oh, and I think we can hold off the membership negotiations just a bit...

CSO_LtCmdr_Hazzem says:
#*CTO*: Acknowledged, make sure all phasers are on stun, and take caution.

FCO_Ensign_Aan says:
#::Looks at the CSO with a slight grin:: CSO:  Nothing like rising to the lofty heights of science.

CSO_LtCmdr_Hazzem says:
@*ACO* Acknowledged. *TO* Yes, Ensign, there is.

 TO_Ens_Croft says:
@CMO: Yes but you can see what pattern it is and get the computer to run different code through the same pattern.

CEO_Ens_Kice says:
@:: Plays the recording of the sound the alien made and pushes some more buttons::

CSO_LtCmdr_Hazzem says:
#::Grins back:: FCO: I never saw anything like this before.

TO_Ens_Croft says:
@*CSO*: I take it they are on board ship.

FCO_Ensign_Aan says:
#CSO:  I'll keep and eye on the door, better to leave tinkering to the professionals.

CMO_LtJG_Cloud says:
@TO: Fair enough.

CSO_LtCmdr_Hazzem says:
#*ACO* Sir? do we have the recording onboard?

 FCO_Ensign_Aan says:
#::Moves away from the console and back to facing the portal, phaser rifle in hand::

CSO_LtCmdr_Hazzem says:
#FCO: I think maybe it has to do with the aliens sound, that's why Ensign Croft is asking for it.

CTO_Lt_Darklighter says:
@::Moves to the status pod and monitors the power output::

CMO_LtJG_Cloud says:
@:: Walks over to the CTO:: CTO: Care to try it ::smiles::

CTO_Lt_Darklighter says:
@CMO: No thank you, I’m just watching the store.

CTO_Lt_Darklighter says:
@::Pauses for a second::

FCO_Ensign_Aan says:
#::Looks back over his shoulder::  CSO:  You think those screeches the use are their language?  And that maybe these consoles respond to audio commands like our systems?

CMO_LtJG_Cloud says:
@:: Starts to scan the pod::

CSO_LtCmdr_Hazzem says:
#::Raises an eyebrow:: FCO: Not a far-fetched idea. Almost every race in the quadrant has voice activation on their systems.

Host ACO_Cmdr_Muir says:
*CSO* Yes, that recording is on file, and you should be able to access it from your tricorders... I'm not sure what you hope to accomplish though, those readings were run through the UT for several hours with no conclusive results...

EO_Ens_Morgan says:
@::Is standing in a corner, figuring out models on her PADD::

CEO_Ens_Kice says:
@ALL: I've found a broken relay in the console.

FCO_Ensign_Aan says:
#::Looks back over his shoulder::  CSO:  Well, If that’s the case, I'd think that one that poked his....its head out would have issued a close out command.  Something to prevent us from using the consol to open the portal again.

FCO_Ensign_Aan says:
#::Looks back over his shoulder::  CSO:  Just a thought.

CSO_LtCmdr_Hazzem says:
#*ACO* we're debating whether this race has voice activation technology on their consoles. Maybe if we play the recording it will allow us to use the console and open the gates.

 CEO_Ens_Kice says:
@*CSO*: I've found a broken relay in the consoles circuitry.

CTO_Lt_Darklighter says:
@::Takes a long look at the console and then rubs the bridge of his nose::

TO_Ens_Croft says:
@CEO: Can we fix the relay or bypass it ::Walks over to CEO::

CSO_LtCmdr_Hazzem says:
#*CEO*: Report!

FCO_Ensign_Aan says:
#::Turns back to the CSO::  CSO:  If that’s the case, then the only way were going to open this thing is to crack their language.

Host ACO_Cmdr_Muir says:
*CSO* By all means; it's worth a shot...

CEO_Ens_Kice says:
@*CSO*: I think the alien’s screech caused the relay to break.

CSO_LtCmdr_Hazzem says:
#FCO: I'm pretty sure they understand us, and if we do meet, then they're going to talk to us.

EO_Ens_Morgan says:
@CTO: If they purposely closed down the portal, what right do we have to open it again?

CEO_Ens_Kice says:
@TO: I'm not sure.

CSO_LtCmdr_Hazzem says:
@*CEO*: Let me check if we have the same problem here.

CSO_LtCmdr_Hazzem says:
#FCO: Ensign, did you find any broken relays in this console?

FCO_Ensign_Aan says:
#::Turns back to the console::  CSO:  I didn’t notice any sir, but then, I'm not an engineer.  I could have missed it.

CSO_LtCmdr_Hazzem says:
#*CEO*: Location of the relay?

TO_Ens_Croft says:
@CEO: What's the relay made of?

CSO_LtCmdr_Hazzem says:
#::Opens the console::

CMO_LtJG_Cloud says:
@::Walks away from the pod to look at the portal::

CTO_Lt_Darklighter says:
@EO: Well I believe we have grounds as it stands, they took 3 crews and held them in pods, used them to power their portals for reasons unknown, we don't even know if this will have a lasting effect on the crews so we have to open this portal and find out why they took 3 Starfleet crews.

FCO_Ensign_Aan says:
#::Turns back to the portal::

 EO_Ens_Morgan says:
@CTO: Starfleet kick up a fuss if someone else plays around with our equipment.  It would be highly hypocritical of us to play around with the  portals if they purposely closed them.

Host ACO_Cmdr_Muir says:
*EO* Plain and simple, Ensign. This race kidnapped several Starfleet crews and enslaved them for several weeks. This would indicate them being a threat to the Federation itself, and as Starfleet Officer's, it's our duty to learn all we can about them.

CEO_Ens_Kice says:
@*CSO*: Just a second Sir, I'm looking.

CEO_Ens_Kice says:
@*CSO*: I’m showing its in one of the command circuitry.

EO_Ens_Morgan says:
@*ACO* Sir, I don't mean to be insubordinate, but maybe they didn't know any better.  We have not tried to contact them, instead we are playing about with their technology.  If you feel they are such a threat, just destroy the portals.

CSO_LtCmdr_Hazzem says:
@*CEO*: Stand by I’m checking it here.

 CSO_LtCmdr_Hazzem says:
@*CEO*: I have it here too, it looks it's been done purposely. And it could be our solution.

Host ACO_Cmdr_Muir says:
*EO* Destroying Alien Technology? That seems like the greater crime to me. This is the only way we know how to contact them, Ensign, and if this fails we'll have to look into other options. For the time being, though, I want you to work on getting those gates online so we can talk about this with them. As a Starfleet Officer, you're not a soldier.

Host ACO_Cmdr_Muir says:
*EO* You're also an explorer. Use that thirst for knowledge to help us find out a little more about this new civilization and the strange new reality they come from.

CSO_LtCmdr_Hazzem says:
#*CEO*: Any ideas on fixing it?

EO_Ens_Morgan says:
@*ACO* Sir, I wish I could feel that thirst for knowledge in regard to this situation, but instead I feel we are violating the rights of these creatures.

Host ACO_Cmdr_Muir says:
*EO* There is no other alternative, Ensign.

EO_Ens_Morgan says:
@*ACO* As an engineer, you must understand I would usually enjoy exploring situations such as this, but as the creatures themselves purposely turned off the portal, I don't believe we should open it.  For all we know, it may be attempting to protect us.

EO_Ens_Morgan says:
@::Is starting to look tired with all this arguing, and rubs her eyes and forehead with one hand::

Host ACO_Cmdr_Muir says:
*EO* Protect us by kidnapping the crews of three Federation Starships? This cannot be allowed to continue. Starfleet wants us to make contact with them NOW.

CEO_Ens_Kice says:
@*CSO*: I think I can fix it, but ill need to get some equipment from the Seleya.

EO_Ens_Morgan says:
@*ACO*: Sir? SFC commanded us to make contact?

FCO_Ensign_Aan says:
#::Turns to the CSO::  CSO:  Maybe something happened to them?

CSO_LtCmdr_Hazzem says:
#*CEO* Ten four, keep me posted on that.

CSO_LtCmdr_Hazzem says:
#FCO: To the creatures, you mean?

FCO_Ensign_Aan says:
#::Shakes his head:: CSO:  The other away team, took them a while to answer is all.

FCO_Ensign_Aan says:
#CSO:  Thought something happened to them for a second.

Host ACO_Cmdr_Muir says:
*EO* Captain Lyon brought additional orders with him during his visit.

TO_Ens_Croft says:
@CTO: Sir should I move the weapons to a move central store area down here.

CSO_LtCmdr_Hazzem says:
#FCO: Well, sounds like there is a debate between Ensign Morgan and Commander Muir.

CEO_Ens_Kice says:
@*Seleya*: One to beam aboard, I need to get some equipment to fix the portals broken relay.

CTO_Lt_Darklighter says:
@::turns to the TO:: TO: Negative, side arms are enough, we're not starting a war here.

EO_Ens_Morgan says:
@*ACO* So I have no choice but to assist, but the official record had better record that I am completely against this, stating my reasons in full.....::sounds slightly angry, though tired::

Host SM-Lyon says:
ACTION: The CEO disappears in a swirl of blue to appear on the ship.

FCO_Ensign_Aan says:
#::Takes a deep breath::  CSO:  I don't know if it the way we found our missing personnel or the idea of not being able to stop them from doing it to someone else, but I don’t like these things.

Host ACO_Cmdr_Muir says:
*EO* Ensign, perhaps I have not made myself clear enough to you. This is a Federation Starship, not a democracy. Starfleet gives us the assignments, and we carry them out. If you have any difficulties carrying them out and are therefore unfit for duty, you may beam back here and will be confined to quarters. Do I make myself clear, Ensign?

TO_Ens_Croft says:
@CTO: Just thought sir it would give the other officer more room to move.

CEO_Ens_Kice says:
::Walks out of TR and heads for the turbolift::

CSO_LtCmdr_Hazzem says:
#FCO: Maybe we won't, maybe we will.

EO_Ens_Morgan says:
@::Looks around at the attention she is getting::

CTO_Lt_Darklighter says:
@TO: Understood, but I only want the away team armed with side arms and yourself and I armed with phaser rifles.

FCO_Ensign_Aan says:
#CSO:  The ability to choose ones course in life is the only thing we all really have in the end, and they tried to snatch that away without consideration.  Makes their being non-hostile somewhat dim.

CEO_Ens_Kice says:
::Steps out of TL, walks down corridor and enters Main Engineering::

FCO_Ensign_Aan says:
#CSO:  I'll die before I let that happen to me again.

CSO_LtCmdr_Hazzem says:
#*EO*: ::Sighs:: I suggest that all should return to duty. Arguing is only there to keep us behind and distort our thoughts.

TO_Ens_Croft says:
@CTO: Fine Sir! ::Walks around cavern getting all none side arms from Officer::

EO_Ens_Morgan says:
@*ACO* I will carry out your orders Sir.  If you agree to discuss this with me in private later on Sir.  On the record.

Host ACO_Cmdr_Muir says:
*EO* You will have permission to speak as freely as you want Ensign, but that does not change Starfleet’s orders or mine. Now go about your duty. Muir out.

EO_Ens_Morgan says:
@::Picks up a rock from the ground, and throws it viciously into a wall::

CTO_Lt_Darklighter says:
    @::Looks at the EO and then turn’s away::

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