USS Seleya - 10504.24

"What the...?" - Part 3

SUMMARY: The Seleya is on the trail of a huge phoenix, and nearby systems have also reported sightings, after a planet was destroyed by its birth. Is this for real, or a disguise?

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FCO_Lt_Aan says:
::Checks the Seleyas course against the one given to them by the system locals, makes a slight modification::

CTO_Ens_Drum says:
::Standing in the TL gloating with pride at the promotion to CTO::

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
::Is sitting in his seat, looking at the empty captain's chair::

CTO_Ens_Drum says:
::Straightens his uniform and waits for the doors to swoosh open::

CNS_Ens_Modalis says:
::Sits in her seat::
CEO_Ens_Nadex says:
::Walks down the corridor from Engineering to the turbolift, presses the button to call the lift and waits for its arrival::

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
::On the bridge in a corner, watching::

CTO_Ens_Drum says:
::Steps out of the TL and straightens his posture:: XO: Ensign Drum reporting for suty sir.

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
::Shakes his head::  XO:  We have no idea how far ahead of us this thing is...

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
::Stands up:: CTO: Ensign Drum, welcome to the bridge.

CTO_Ens_Drum says:
XO: Thank you sir, it is an honour to be here.

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
::Looks at the new arrival::

CTO_Ens_Drum says:
::Takes his post at tactical and starts to take in the environment while checking the controls::

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
CTO: Well Ensign i'm sure you know your duties, man your station please.

CEO_Ens_Nadex says:
::Steps into the lift as it arrives:: Computer: Bridge. ::Waits as the lift begins to move upward::

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
::Turns to the FCO:: FCO: Nothing on sensers?

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
::Shakes his head::  XO:  Not a thing.

CTO_Ens_Drum says:
::Checks on basic statisctics and weapons stores::

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
::Drops back into his seat:: Self: Where did you run off to?

CEO_Ens_Nadex says:
::Steps off the lift as the doors open onto the bridge:: CO/XO: Sirs. ::walks towards his engineering station at the back of the bridge::

Host SM-Lyon says:
ACTION: The data from the people who had registered the Phoenix is nearly fully analysed.

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
::Continues to scan for the "Phoenix", as well as anything else odd::

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
::Turns his head and gives the CEO a quick nod::

CTO_Ens_Drum says:
::Reads up on the previous encounters with the Phoenix::

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
::Checks the data on the Phoenix so far, maybe they are missing something that could help find it.::

CEO_Ens_Nadex says:
::Pulls up ship info on his station:: XO: Ship is operating at peak condition, sir. Not so much as a displaced circuit anywhere.

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
CEO: Very good Mr Nadex

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
::Doesnt see anything in the data so far that helps.  Shakes his head again.::  Self:  A needle in a haystack....

ACTION: A bleep on the CTO console indicates some information. Another bleep on the helm shows something on LRS.

CTO_Ens_Drum says:
XO: Sir something is wrong

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
::Turns to the XO:: XO:  I have a contact on LRS sir, attempting to verify.

CTO_Ens_Drum says:
XO: The information that was supplied to us by the aliens was right...

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
::Tries to get something more concrete from the sensor contact.::

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
::Looks at the FCO and then turns his attention to the CTO::

CTO_Ens_Drum says:
XO:The weight to enery ratios are indeed of, there is a high amount of energy for just a very small amount of mass.

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
CTO: Can you get a fix on the mass?

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
::Nods::  XO:  We have a match tot he energy signature that was previously detected.  Its our bird commander.

CTO_Ens_Drum says:
::Scans for the mass::

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
FCO: Range?

CEO_Ens_Nadex says:
::On hearing the conversation, attempts to route excess power to sensors::

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
::Checks the range again:: XO:  3 Lightyears from our current position.

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
::Looks up from his PADD as they seem to be earing the Bird::

CTO_Ens_Drum says:
XO:: It is very small but it's out there sir.

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
FCO: Increase speed, but don't take us too close. CTO: Take us to yellow alert.

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
XO:  Aye sir.  ::Increases speed to maximum warp::

CTO_Ens_Drum says:
::Goes to yellow alert:: XO: Done

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
CTO: Are your scans able to tell you the make up or the mass? Is it metallic, organic ect?

CTO_Ens_Drum says:
::Scans:: XO: inconclusive for now sir, we need to get closer.

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
::Turns to see if the FCO heard the CTO::

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
::Nods at the XO::

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
XO:  We'll be on top of it in approximatly 13 hour, present speed sir.

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
CMO: Doctor, i want you on stand by, should it turn out that the phoenix has an organic mass i want you to give me a full report on it's make up.

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
::Nods:: XO: Yes, sir.

CEO_Ens_Nadex says:
XO: It will be difficult to sustain maximum velocity for that amount of time, sir. There is a risk of engine damage if we push it that far.

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
::Slumps back into his seat and rubs his head for a second:: FCO: Understood.

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
CEO: Keep an eye on the ship, the second she starts to struggle inform the FCO.

CTO_Ens_Drum says:
::Keeps his eyes glued to the scanners::

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
CTO: Those energy readings, will our shields hold against that type of energy?

CTO_Ens_Drum says:
::Makes calculations::

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
::Gets out of his seat and moves to the CTO's location::

CEO_Ens_Nadex says:
XO: Aye, sir. ::installs a permanent warp system warning box on his console, then taps his comm badge:: *Engineering*: Engineering, this is Chief Nadex. We will be going at maximum warp for close to the core's rated limit. I need you all on your toes; try and squeeze every ounce out of the engine. That is all.

CTO_Ens_Drum says:
XO: I think we can hold out for a very short time.

CTO_Ens_Drum says:
XO: I'm getting readings of extreme temperatures and high concentrations of energy.

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
CTO: What about the hull? Will it hold?

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
::Cracks a slight smirk::  ALL:  It can possibly be any worse than a whole contignent of Borg cubes pounding on us, and we took that.

CTO_Ens_Drum says:
XO: Sorry sir, but this is the kind of furnace in which the armour is forged.

CTO_Ens_Drum says:
CEO: How much power can we dissipate through the shields?

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
::Pauses:: CTO: Understood.

CEO_Ens_Nadex says:
::Raises an eyebrow at the FCO's comment::

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
CEO:  It's a long story...

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
FCO: Please don't mention the borg, I've had enough run-ins with them.

CEO_Ens_Nadex says:
CTO: The shields should be able to withstand the full shock if we reroute power to the ventral emmitters and keep that side of the ship to it. There may be some spillover radiation, however.

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
::Snickers::  XO:  I heard that.

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
XO: Maybe the doctor can prep an innoculation against it, just in case.

CTO_Ens_Drum says:
::Looks worriedly at his console::

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
::Raises an eyebrow::

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
::Hears the FCO and turns to the CMO:: CMO: Doc?

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
XO: I'll look into it.

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
CMO: Take the science station if you need to take a few more scans.

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
::Checks the Seleya's Warp engine output, looking for signs of a breakdown, just in case.::

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
::Nods::

CEO_Ens_Nadex says:
::Notices an imbalance of warp plasma in the port nacelle, and attempts to correct it::

CTO_Ens_Drum says:
::Does a final scan on the LRS::

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
XO: Well, we have various treatments available for radiation... I'm sure I could combine a few unless we're looking at a specific kind... ::Looks at his PADD::

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