Host SM-Lyon says:
USS Seleya - 10510.09

"Burning Sky" - Part 7

SUMMARY: Lt. Cmdr. Poole has spilled his guts (almost literally) and the search is on for the cloaked torpedoes. The storm is looming and Balthazar's ships are waiting for them. Will they get out of this at all? Will the ship be destroyed inside the nebula or just outside it by a large number of ships?

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FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Waiting for the TL to reach the bridge. ::

CNS_LtJG_Modalis says:
:: Sat at her station. ::

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
:: On the bridge, looking at the engineering console, reading the damage report. ::

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
:: In his office in Sickbay. ::

CEO_LTjg_Cloud says:
:: In engineering working out repair jobs and handing them out. ::

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Steps of the TL onto the bridge. :: XO:  Well, we know what were looking for, now how do we find it?

Host SM-Lyon says:
<EO_Spanner> CEO: Sir, we've been fixing the blown couplings between here and the nacelles. Things should be a bit better now. Oh, and the M/AM reaction chamber is stabilized.

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Walks over to the XO. ::

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
FCO: Well, guessing they use a tachyon based cloak, we'll just reconfigure the eternal sensors to detect any tachyon signatures.

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Nods. :: XO:  If we can even trust the internal sensors, after the pounding we took.

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
:: Moves to science. :: CSO: Start a ship wide scan for any tachyon signatures; inform me of anything, no matter how small.

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Shrugs. :: XO:  If that ends up busting, maybe we could flood the ship with some kind of harmless particle and scan for any abnormal displacement?

CEO_LTjg_Cloud says:
EO_Spanner: Good work now check the secondary systems for errors, i don't want thinks going boom as soon as we jump to warp, and then start a level 1 scan in the intermix ratio.

Host SM-Lyon says:
<CSO_Storm> XO: Aye, sir. :: Initiates the scan. ::

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
:: Turns to the FCO. :: FCO: Yes and no, inform the search teams to recalibrate their tricorders. Check the transporter logs, for around the time the cadets came on board, if there was even the slightest activity to a location other then the cargo bay and transport rooms; I want to know about it.

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Nods. :: XO:  Aye sir.  :: Heads over to Tactical and contacts the search teams with the altered search parameters. ::

CEO_LTjg_Cloud says:
:: Starts a level 1 scan of the warp core systems. ::

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Starts searching the transporter logs. ::

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Looks up at the CNS briefly. :: CNS:  Anything new?

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Over his shoulder. :: XO:  Sir, if you can spare a moment?

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
:: Moves towards the FCO. ::

Host SM-Lyon says:
<CSO_Storm> XO: Still scanning sir. I got a brief hit just now, but I want to make sure.

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
:: Looks over his shoulder at the CSO:: CSO: Understood, inform one of the search teams if you find something. ::

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Lowers his voice. :: XO:  I have an idea sir, but its a little......well, you might not like it.

CNS_LtJG_Modalis says:
FCO: Nothing, sir.

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
FCO: I'm listening.

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
XO:  With the forces aligned against us out there, I feel this weapon we’re looking for is our best chance of survival.

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
XO:  If it’s as potent as Poole and that hologram indicated, it could turn the tide in our favor.

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
FCO: And get us lined up to be shot.

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
XO: Like I said, it’s a little unpalatable.

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
XO:  But I don’t see any other alternative.  We can’t run, and we damn sure can’t fight in this condition.

CEO_LTjg_Cloud says:
:: Tries to reactivate the warp core. ::

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
FCO: I'll keep it under advisement.

Host SM-Lyon says:
ACTION: The warp reaction starts to initialize, then destabilizes again...

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
XO: Yes sir.

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
FCO: There's one thing we're forgetting commander,

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
XO: Sir?

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
FCO: We're well over due with these cadets, the academy will start asking questions, the torpedo's are well over due, SFI will be asking questions, when questions are asking, ships start moving to find answers, hopefully, we wont be alone for longer, with all that weapons fire and warp trails this region is lit up like a Christmas tree on a ships sensors, if your looking.

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Nods. :: XO:  Yes sir, but can we really leave our fate up to the hypothetical?  I mean, they may, they may not be on they're way.

CEO_LTjg_Cloud says:
:: Starts looking for the problem and see that the dilithium chamber is out of alignment. :: Self: damn it.  :: Moves over to another panel and tries to re-a-line the chamber. ::

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
FCO: Sometimes yes, but ask yourself, if you were in the admirals shoes and your weapon is late, what would you do, you know him after all, don't you?

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Shrugs, slightly unsure. :: XO:  Somewhat.  I know him though his son.  I'm not very intimate with him personally, but I know he and Norman don’t get along very well, they differ in they're personal philosophy’s.

CEO_LTjg_Cloud says:
EO_Spanner: ensign check the secondary plasma flow, looks like she's blocked up again.

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
XO:  But, since you brought it up, being that this is a black bag project, I don’t like the odds of relying on rescue.

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
FCO: Well tell you what, if I’m wrong, I’ll buy you lunch in the afterlife.

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Smirks a little. :: XO: Sure, just as soon as I find someplace to haunt.

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
:: Looks at the Captains Ready Room. :: FCO: It's not like he's jumping up and down with ideas....

Host SM-Lyon says:
<EO_Spanner> CEO: Aye, sir. ::taps on the console:: Aye sir... that's the problem.

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
FCO: Rescue? Who said they rescue us?  They'll come, guns blazing and we’ll bargain, they want the weapons but no witnesses.  We're a Starfleet flag ship; we'd be a little hard to just sweep under the rug.

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
XO: Yes sir.

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
XO: Maybe the CNS can get something out of that hologram?  It seemed to co-operate with her.

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
FCO: Can we control her, if she gets out of hand?

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Nods. :: XO: We could lock it into a containment field, its not going to be able to get out of there.  I'll have someone accompany her, incase they have to pull the plug.

CEO_LTjg_Cloud says:
:: Runs a level 1 can of the dilithium chamber to check that its aligned. ::

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
:: Nods. :: FCO: Ok, you handle the hologram, I’ll head up the torpedo search.

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
XO: Aye sir.  :: Moves off and heads over to the CNS. :: CNS: Counselor, if you could follow me please?

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
::Moves to science. :: CSO: So, about that hit your checking.

CNS_LtJG_Modalis says:
FCO: Sir.  :: Follows A’an. ::

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Heads into the TL, taps his combadge. :: *CEO*:  A'an to Cloud.

Host SM-Lyon says:
<CSO_Storm> XO: Sir. I think we found it.

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
CSO: Where?

CEO_LTjg_Cloud says:
*FCO*: Go Ahead, Sir.

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
*CEO*:  Lt., I need you to modify holodeck 1 to allow us to interrogate this hologram safely.

 FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Turns to the Counselor. :: CNS:  Were going to try getting some more information from the hologram. I'd like you to do the interrogation.  Try to get everything you can from it.  What this weapon is, its creator, anything.

Host SM-Lyon says:
<CSO_Storm> XO: You're not going to believe this... but they were fitted between the deuterium storage tanks on deck 13.

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
CSO: All of them?

CNS_LtJG_Modalis says:
FCO: But, sir, I can't read it.  It's a hologram.  It has no consciousness.  It's likely to only be programmed to answer certain questions.

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Nods, and heads out of the TL towards Holodeck 1. :: CNS:  True, but you are a counselor, and despite its artificial nature, it does seem to have a decidedly organic personality.  Besides it seemed to answer you more readily than me.

CNS_LtJG_Modalis says:
FCO: Sir.

CEO_LTjg_Cloud says:
*FCO* Yes sir I’m on my way. :: turns to the ensign beside him and asked to be informed when the scan of the dilithium chamber is complete then start walking to the TL. ::

Host SM-Lyon says:
<CSO_Storm> XO: I can't tell yet sir. I've narrowed down your area of search at least.

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Waits outside holodeck 1 for the CEO. :: CNS:  There are a lot of unknowns in all of this, and I for one want some answers.

CEO_LTjg_Cloud says:
TL: Holodeck 1.

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
CSO: Ok, I’m going down there. :: Glances at the ready room doors. :: CSO: You have the bridge, keep us ahead of the storm, but not too close tot he edge where we can be hit.

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Taps his combadge. ::  *CMO*: A'an to Atreides.

Host SM-Lyon says:
<CSO_Storm> XO: Aye, sir.

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
:: Nods to the CSO and enters the TL. :: TL: Deck 13.

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
*FCO*: Atreides here, how can I help?

CEO_LTjg_Cloud says:
:: Exits the TL, seeing the FCO and the CNR waiting and walks up to them. ::

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
*CMO*: Doctor, were about to interrogate that hologram again, I'd like you to have an emergency medical team at the ready, just in case.  I don’t want a repeat of last time.

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
*CMO*: Understood, want me to come down there?

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Nods at the CEO. :: CEO: Do your thing.  We want it fully functional, but make sure its not going to be able to hurt anyone.

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
:: Exits the TL and walks towards the deuterium storage area. ::

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
*CMO*: Up to you doctor, if you think its better to have someone on the scene.  This is your area, so it’s your call.

CEO_LTjg_Cloud says:
FCO: Yes Sir :: Walks in the room, pulls off one of the panels and starts working at the controls. ::

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
*FCO*: Well in that case I'll make my way down. Atreides out.

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
:: Flips out his tricorder and makes some calibrations and begins scanning. ::

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Turns to the CNS. :: All: Once we get in here and get that thing running, this is the CNS's show.  We're just here to observe.

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
:: Grabs a medkit, and adds one or two things he would need to deal with a stab wound. ::

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
CNS:  I'll try to keep my mouth shut this time.

CNS_LtJG_Modalis says:
:: Smiles and nods. ::

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
:: Gets his coat and makes his way to a turbolift. ::

CEO_LTjg_Cloud says:
FCO: Ready sir. I’ve set up a reboot command in to the program and have two holodeck safeties on full so if anything gets out of hand we can reboot it. it will be like a phaser blast to him but wont damage the program

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
TL: Holodeck 1.

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
: Nods. :: All:  Alright, fire it up.  Steps back and move’s behind and to the left of Modalis. :: CNS:  All yours Counselor.
 
 CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
:: Exits the TL and walks down the corridor to the Holodeck. ::

CEO_LTjg_Cloud says:
COM: Computer activate program Cloud one and start hologram program H.

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Waves the doctor over and puts his finger to his lips in a shhhh! Motion. ::

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
:: Walks over to the FCO. ::

Host H says:
ACTION: H appears in the room, looks around and waits for the Meatbags to talk.

Host H says:
All: Why have you reactivated me?

CNS_LtJG_Modalis says:
H: Cadet?

CNS_LtJG_Modalis says:
H: We need your help.

Host H says:
:: Raises an eyebrow. :: CNS: And why would you need my help?

CEO_LTjg_Cloud says:
:: Stands over by the control panel. ::

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Crosses his arms and listens. ::

CNS_LtJG_Modalis says:
H: We have a way of resolving this situation, but we need your help to do it.

Host H says:
CNS: Ok, but what are you talking about? The torpedoes?

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
:: Looks at the readings. :: Self: Great, now how do I de-cloak you? :: Begins playing about with the tricorder. ::

CNS_LtJG_Modalis says:
:: Glances to Aan. ::

CNS_LtJG_Modalis says:
H: Yes.  We've found them, but we can't uncloak them.

Host H says:
:: Smiles at the news. :: CNS: Ah... and you want to know if I can give you the codes?

CNS_LtJG_Modalis says:
H: Do you have them?

Host H says:
CNS: Yes.

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