SUMMARY: The Seleya is now withing easier scanning distance of the Phoenix. But will they find what it appears to be, or something completely different? What was going on?
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FCO_Lt_Aan says:
::Double checks the Seleyas condition after 12 hours at maximum warp::  CO/XO:  ETA 45 minutes as long as she holds out sir.

CEO_Ens_Nadex says:
::On the bridge at the engineering station, monitoring warp plasma flow:: CO: Engines still operating nominally sir.

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
::In his office in sickbay reading an analysis of the radiation medicine he found::

CNS_Ens_Modalis says:
::Sitting at her station::

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
::Sitting in his seat::

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
CEO:  Of course, shes tough as targ leather.

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
::Hopes he doesnt have to eat his words later::

CEO_Ens_Nadex says:
::Yawns and rubs face with fatiuge:: FCO: Indeed, sir; I would agree.

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
CO:  We should be in range for a better scan of the target shortly sir.

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
*XO*: Atreides to Darklighter. ::Plays with a hypo in his hand::

CO_Capt_Muir says:
:: Enters the bridge from his ready room ::

CO_Capt_Muir says:
ALL: Report!

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
*CMO* Go ahead.

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
*XO*: I've come up with something against the radiation, thought it might be a good time to inform you sir.

CEO_Ens_Nadex says:
::Alarm goes off:: CO: Reading a minor fluctuation in the intermix chamber; compensating.

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
::Checks the long range scanners, hoping to get a better look at the phoenix::

CO_Capt_Muir says:
CEO: Keep me apprised.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
:: Moves over to the Captains Chair and sits down, as the XO runs off to the head ::

Host SM-Lyon says:
ACTION: Scans of the Phoenix are puzzling. It doesn't show up as anything organic or crystalline. For the lack of close inspection, it seemed to be pure energy. The puzzling bit was the mass... beings of pure energy rarely had measureable mass.

CEO_Ens_Nadex says:
CO: Aye sir.

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
::Really wishes the CSO wasnt in sickbay with space herpies (Or whatever he has)::

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
CO:  I still dont understand these readings sir.  Energy with mass?

CO_Capt_Muir says:
FCO: Can you be more specific on the energy form? And is it within visual range?

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
CO:  I'll try sir, were still pretty far out.

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
CO: I think I can give you a look at it sir.  ::Puts the phoenix up on the main viewer::

Host SM-Lyon says:
ACTION: A splendid image appears on the screen. A bird of fire in full flight, flames rippling off the wings.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
:: Leans forward in his chair, pondering ::

CO_Capt_Muir says:
FCO: What kind of energy is it emitting?

CNS_Ens_Modalis says:
::Her eyes widen in astonishment at the sight of the flaming bird::

CO_Capt_Muir says:
CNS: Are you picking up anything?

CEO_Ens_Nadex says:
::Looks up at the screen, amazed:: All: They DO exist...

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
::Raises an eyebrow::  ALL:  Well.......thats a new one.

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
::Looks at the screen::

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
::Furrows his brow in confusion::  CO:  Sir, its emitting a warp signature.  Its leaving a warp trail just like a ship.

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
::Scans the phoenix, trying to isolate its energy compostion::

CNS_Ens_Modalis says:
CO: I'm getting faint flickers of something - I'm not sure what.  We'd need to get closer to tell whether it really is a sentient being.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
FCO: Interesting.  Focus in on the section that warp signature is coming from.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
CNS: We'll do our best. But be careful, I don't want it hurting you.

CNS_Ens_Modalis says:
CO: Sir.

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
::Gets out of his seat and moves to tactical::

CEO_Ens_Nadex says:
CO: We shouldn't get too close at warp, sir. Shields will be unable to compensate for radation.

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
::Tries to narrow the scan onto the source of the warp trail::

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
::Watches the Phoenix from his office monitor and raises an eyebrow:: Self: What did I get into this time?

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
::Gives the CO a slight shrugg::  CO:  Its warp signature doesnt match anything currently in our database sir.  Either its a technology unfamiliar to us, or its creating its warp field narturally.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
CEO: Start working on a way to shield us from that form of radiation. Work with the doctor - if we're going to solve this we need to get a hell of a lot closer.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
XO: Are there any records of a creature naturally creating a warp field?

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
CO: I'll have a look ::checks the data base::

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
::Nods at the CEO's statement::  CO: Not to mention that were not going to be able to hold this speed for much longer. If its moving faster than our standard cruising speed,we could loose it again.

CEO_Ens_Nadex says:
CO: Perhaps thinking of a way to bring it to us would work better.

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
::Checks his scans and breaths a little easier::  CO:  Ok, thats solved.  Its moving at low warp.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
CEO: I'm not willing to risk attracting it's attention just yet.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
FCO: It has changed speeds?

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
CO:  Once we catch up to it, we'll have no trouble keeping pace.

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
CO:  Not very much sir, it just had a hell of a lead on us.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
FCO: Hmm, interesting. Keep us at a safe distance, radation wise.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
FCO: Just where is it headed?

CEO_Ens_Nadex says:
CO: Aye sir, but I recommend we slow down as soon as possible... I'm not sure how much more she can take.

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
::Checks the course and heading of the Phoenix::

CO_Capt_Muir says:
:: Raises an eyebrow ::

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
CO: There's been one or two cases but nothing anywhere near this or the surrounding systems, this is something new.

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
::Looks at the CO::  CO:  Its headed into empty space sir, no specific heading or course.  Nothing major out that way that we can see.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
XO: Acknowledged.

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
CO: Also there's nothing that matches a creature made of pure energy but with a small amount of mass like our bird out there.

CEO_Ens_Nadex says:
::Another alarm goes off:: *Engineering*: Emergency teams to EPS Junction G32; seal off that section and reroute.

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
::Looks at the CEO, then back to the CO::  CO:  If we can hold this speed for a few more minutes sir, we can drop to warp 8 and still catch it in almost the same amount of time.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
ALL: It must have some aim, whether learned or innate behaviour, driving it in that direction, even if it isn't sentient.

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
::Turns back to the CEO::  CEO:  Can we maintain for another 5 minutes?

CEO_Ens_Nadex says:
FCO: I think so, but we risk core failure if we exceed that.

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
CEO:  No more, I swear it.

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
::Presets the Seleya to drop to warp 8 in exactly that amount of time::

Host SM-Lyon says:
ACTION: A nibble of thought distracts the CNS for a moment. Still too nebulous to put a species to it.

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
CEO:  Two more minutes.  ETA 10 minutes.

CNS_Ens_Modalis says:
::Blinks a little::

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
::Drops the Seleyas speed to warp 8::

CNS_Ens_Modalis says:
CO: Captain, I just sensed something I wasn't expecting.

CEO_Ens_Nadex says:
::Watches the stress gauge drop a tick and sighs with relief::

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
::Turns to the CO::  ETA, 6 minutes sir.  Were getting close.

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
::Taps on his desk::

CO_Capt_Muir says:
:: Sits back in his chair, waiting for the pheonix to make the next move ::

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
CO:  How close should we proceed sir?

CO_Capt_Muir says:
FCO: Take us in as close as possible without a radiation concern.

CSO_Ens_Vidic says:
::Working Buisly at the science station::

CO_Capt_Muir says:
FCO: And then we'll carry on scanning until we've figured out what to do from here.

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
CO:  Aye sir.

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
::Sets the Seleyas course to hold just outside of the danger zone::

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
CO:  ETA 3 minutes sir, were getting close.

CSO_Ens_Vidic says:
CO: Captain, I think it would be a good idea to send a class 1 probe towards the creature to get more readings.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
CSO: Permission granted, make it so.

Host SM-Lyon says:
ACTION: The Phoenix is still showing on the viewscreen, the flames as bright as can be.

CSO_Ens_Vidic says:
::Taps a series of commands on LCARS panel::

CSO_Ens_Vidic says:
CO: Probe ready!

CO_Capt_Muir says:
CSO: Deploy.

CSO_Ens_Vidic says:
CO: Probe a way! ETA in 5, 4,...

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
::Slows the Seleya to match speeds with the phoenix::

CNS_Ens_Modalis says:
CO: Captain, the phoenix is not a sentient being.

CSO_Ens_Vidic says:
CO: Captain, the porobe is holding at safe distance it's working.

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
CO:  Were holding just outside of the radiation danger zone sir.

CSO_Ens_Vidic says:
CO: Captain I have the data!

Host SM-Lyon says:
ACTION: The probe speeds away from the ship towards the Phoenix. Telemetry coming in is puzzling.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
FCO: Excellent, keep it that way.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
CNS: You're sure of this?

CO_Capt_Muir says:
CNS: How?

CNS_Ens_Modalis says:
CO: I'm reading more than one mind.

CSO_Ens_Vidic says:
CO: This is facinating, there is no radiation!

CEO_Ens_Nadex says:
CO: Ready to engage shields at this speed level, sir.

CSO_Ens_Vidic says:
::Looks at the data on his LCARS screen::

CNS_Ens_Modalis says:
CO: There's some excitement; I think they're unsure of where to go next.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
CNS: More than one mind? So this is a collection of beings?

CO_Capt_Muir says:
CEO: Make it so.

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
::Looks at the CNS::  CNS: Or a ship?

Host SM-Lyon says:
ACTION: The probe penetrates the flames. What it transmits back is a surprise. The flames are only a projection. Inside is a vessel that's built to look like a bird in flight. Something is really not right here.

CNS_Ens_Modalis says:
CO: I can't quite tell how many, but definitely more than one.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
CNS: What kind of beings?

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
::Grimaces::  ALL:  Looks like someone found a new toy.

CSO_Ens_Vidic says:
CO: Captain! It's a ship!  Relaying the the data now!

CO_Capt_Muir says:
:: Nods as the pieces of the puzzle come together ::

CO_Capt_Muir says:
FCO: And whoever it is could hold the entire quadrant to ransom, it seems.

CEO_Ens_Nadex says:
::Routes power to shields, bringing them online:: FCO: I recommend we not speed up; it could destabilize the shield matrix and warp field.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
CEO: Work on getting the warp batteries back up to 100%. I want to be able to get out of here fast if we need to.

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
::Looks at the phoenix, and remembers the Tempest:: Self: We've heard this song before.

CSO_Ens_Vidic says:
CO: A strange configuration looks like a bird in flight, and it is build from neutronium like Dyson's sphere. The configuration is unknown.

CNS_Ens_Modalis says:
CO: I can't tell, sir.  Their thought patterns aren't unique enough for me to be able to determine their race.

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
::Nods at the CEO::  CO:  Well, thats assuming they even know what they have. From what the CNS said, they seem a little unsure of themselves.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
ALL: Well at least we know that it probably isn't the Romulans... again.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
CNS: Is it possible the beings piloting that ship are... children?

CEO_Ens_Nadex says:
CO: Acknowledged.

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
CO/CNS:  Or primatives perhaps?

CNS_Ens_Modalis says:
CO: It's possible, sir - but there's as strong a likelihood that these beings are adults.  Or even teenagers.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
FCO: Like the Pakleds.

CSO_Ens_Vidic says:
CO: Captain, I can bring the probe right next to the ship and land it on one of the wings.

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
::Looks over the the XO in agreement::

CO_Capt_Muir says:
CSO: Do it.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
FCO: Get ready to get us out of here if need be.

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
::Presets an escape course::  CO:  Done.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
CEO: Standby on those warp engines, we may need them pretty soon.

CSO_Ens_Vidic says:
CO: Approaching the ship, probe stable. reading 500 meters.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
CSO: Try to scan the beings inside the ship, I want to know what kind of beings they are.

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
::Turns the the CSO::  CSO:  Are they runing with any kind of shields?  Could be beam over?

CO_Capt_Muir says:
*CMO* Doctor, report to the bridge.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
:: Blinks a few times and then gets up from his seat ::

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
*CO*: On my way.

CEO_Ens_Nadex says:
CO: Aye. ::Prepares to bring the shields down on a moment's notice::

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
All: Heh maybe they're ferengi and aren't sure who to sell the phoenix to.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
:: Looks at A'an :: FCO: Keep that course handy.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
XO: Open a channel.

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
::Gets up, puts his coat on, takes the bare necesities with him and leaves his office::

CNS_Ens_Modalis says:
XO: They're not Ferengi, sir.  I can read their minds.

CSO_Ens_Vidic says:
CO: I see no local shields there except the large flame projection.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
XO: All frequencies.

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
::Opens a channel:: CO: Channel open.

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
::Enters the TL:: TL: Bridge.

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
::Poises his hand near the engage pannel, ready to punch it out of there if need be.::

CSO_Ens_Vidic says:
CO: Scaning now... I have a lock on the beings. The ship is powered by zero point energy, similar to our quantum torpedos.  It has no fuel, it's using the structure of space to power up it's engine core.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
Pheonix: Unknown vessel, this is Captain Adam J. Muir of the USS Seleya. I'm here representing the United Federation of Planets. Our mission is one of peace, we are explorers seeking to find out more about you and your race. Please respond.

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
CSO:  <TEXT>Does the energy corona pose a threat, or could we beam through it if necessary?

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
::Steps off the TL and onto the Bridge::

CSO_Ens_Vidic says:
FCO: Running scans!

Host SM-Lyon says:
ACTION: A few moments pass before there's an answer, audio only.

Host SM-Lyon says:
@<Voice> COM: Seleya: Say what? What are you on about, and what do you want with my find?

CSO_Ens_Vidic says:
FCO, CO: We can beem to their ship, the corona is a projection and the radiation we detected is just sensory feed back, not the real thing.

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
::Give the XO/CO a slight smirk, shakes his head and mouths the word "Salvagers"::

CSO_Ens_Vidic says:
Co: Captain the beings in the ship are... Pakleds.

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
::Looks around and wanders over to the command area::

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
::Nods to the CSO::

CO_Capt_Muir says:
COM: Phoenix: We don't want anything with your find, good sir, we just want to have a friendly conversation with you.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
:: Turns to the CSO and roles his eyes ::

CO_Capt_Muir says:
All: :: mouths :: Greeeeeeeaaaaaattt.

Host SM-Lyon says:
@<Voice> COM: Seleya: Ohhh, you want cookies and tea? Why should I trust you? You just want to take my goodies.

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
::Leans back in his seat and rubs the ridge on the bridge of his nose, suddently having a headache::  Self:  Three days of hunting.......for a Pakled scavanger.

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
Self: I'll just assume they want me to knock up more of Dr Atredes' special stun gas...

CO_Capt_Muir says:
COM: Phoenix: Why shouldn't you trust us? We're happy with our own vessel... we just want to be friends...

CSO_Ens_Vidic says:
CO: Captain, be careful, the ship is still very powerfull, the zero point core is in theory an unlimited source of power.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
:: Cuts the microphone ::

CO_Capt_Muir says:
CNS: Help me out here, Ensign...

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
::Smiles at the CO::

CEO_Ens_Nadex says:
CO: Can't we just beam him off?

CO_Capt_Muir says:
;)

CNS_Ens_Modalis says:
CO: Captain, the Pakleds have been known to be shrewd, despite their apparent simple use of language.  We need to be equally as shrewd if we're to going to get them to give up their ship.

CSO_Ens_Vidic says:
CO: I have a sugjection, we can shut down the zero point energy core by projecting a simetric warp field around the ship.

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