USS SELEYA - STARDATE 10705.06

THE FATE MAKERS - PART THE FIRST

"Ad Fontes"

=/\==/\==/\==/\==/\= BEGIN MISSION =/\==/\==/\==/\==/\=

ACTION: The Sovereign Class USS Seleya is five minutes out of the Andreik Star System.

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
::in her ready room catching up on what is known on Andreik and their mysterious Augurs::

CTO Ens Redwood says:
::on the bridge, goes over the latest tactical reports before scanning the Andreik system for vessels and turns on the main viewer::

EO Ens Tana says:
::in Holodeck 3 on Deck 9, checking the systems::

CSO LtJG Axin says:
::standing on the bridge, leaning over the inward facing science console with his hands resting on the edges::

MO Dr Knight-Sky says:
:: In her side office off of medical, Braeden quietly playing at her feet as she reviewed some files, waiting for the results from the CMO's full medical workup.::

MO Dr Knight-Sky says:
:: On a padd off to the side is the information on the Andrekians physiology.::

FCO Ens. Kerrigan says:
::Piloting the Seleya, expecting the traffic ahead::

XO Lt Cmdr Aan says:
:: On the bridge, sitting in the big chair, going over the mission briefing one more time. ::  *CO*:  A'an to Captain Gomes, were nearing the Andreik System.

CTO Ens Redwood says:
XO: Sir, preliminary tactical scans of the Andreik system show multiple bogies of different classes and species. Quite a lot of activity.

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
::puts the pads aside and closes her terminal. For now her desk is neatly arranged. That naturally means nothing is worrying her too much ...yet::

EO Ens. Y'dren says:
*EO*: Hey Tana, its Y'dren.

XO Lt Cmdr Aan says:
FCO Kerrigan:  Secure from warp at the edge of the system and make your way into standard orbit Lt.

EO Ens Tana says:
::steps back from the quantum core for the holodeck and picks up his tools:: Computer: Activate the Systems Diagnostic Hologram.

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
*XO*: Thank you Commander, I am on my way to the bridge

CSO LtJG Axin says:
::lets his eyes cautiously wander over the board, monitoring for any unusual sensor readings::

FCO Ens. Kerrigan says:
XO: Aye, sir. Incoming communication from buoys at the edge of the star system.

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
::gets up and heads for the door::

SDH says:
::a simulacrum of Dr Lewis Zimmerman in technician's dress appears:: EO: Please state the nature of the diagnostic emergency.

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
::enters the bridge and notices everyone is starting to look sharp as the ship approaches the planet::

CTO Ens Redwood says:
::gets another message to update the anti-virus::

FCO Ens. Kerrigan says:
XO: We're being advised to enter into traffic for arrival at Andreik Prime, sir.

XO Lt Cmdr Aan says:
FCO Ensign Kerrigan:  Make it so.

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
::heads for her chair:: XO: In the meantime, we should contact the officers there

EO Ens Tana says:
::puts his repair kit down and takes out his tricorder:: SDH: There's no emergency. I need to do a full Level 2 diagnostic on this holodeck. Can you confirm that the self-tests are already underway?

XO Lt Cmdr Aan says:
::Stands and moves to the XO's post. :: ALL:  Captain on the bridge

CSO LtJG Axin says:
::swallows, and pushes nervously up from the console to stand attentively::

CTO Ens Redwood says:
::decides that the XO must have heard his report but chose not to answer it::

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
CSO: Look for where the department of temporal investigations' officers are and warn them of our imminent arrival

ACTION: The Seleya drops from warp in the Andreik Star System, manoeuvring past a few Ferengi transports exiting the region ... and falling behind a long line of starships waiting to enter the glimmering space of Andreik Prime.

CTO Ens Redwood says:
CO: Looks like we have a traffic jam

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
All: At ease ::still not use with all the pomp when she arrives::

EO Ens. Y'dren says:
::Thinks he didn't hear her ... or is ignoring her:: *EO*: Tana, are you there?

MO Dr Knight-Sky says:
:: At the light tap on her window, looks up to see one of the medical technicians looking in. She motions him to enter.::

SDH says:
::eyes appear to go unfocused for a moment and then flicks again to Tana:: EO: That's right. You managed to carry out the steps properly, it seems. Do you need to stay here? I am capable of running these tests on my own, you know.

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
::sits down:: XO: I would imagine they would give us the right of way. We are on assignment after all, not on holidays

XO Lt Cmdr Aan says:
CO:  Aye Captain.  :: Sits and begins patching in a channel. :: COM: *Andreik*:  This is the Federation Starship Seleya, we've just entered the system, please respond.

CSO LtJG Axin says:
CO: Yes Ma'am... ::leans forward once again over his console and starts searching for the temporal investigators::

EO Ens Tana says:
SDH: Sorry, but you know there's supposed to be someone here while you run it. Proceed. ::taps his badge:: *Ydren*: Tana here.

XO Lt Cmdr Aan says:
CTO:  Keep a sharp eye, no surprises this mission please.

Andreik Traffic Control says:
@ COM: Seleya: Greetings, welcome to Andreik. Hold please.

Tech Miro says:
MO: Here is the first of the data you asked for.

CTO Ens Redwood says:
XO: But everyone likes a surprise!

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
::frowns:: XO: It’s like they are doing us a favour

EO Ens. Y'dren says:
*EO*: When you get a chance, we have a complaint filed from Lt. Jg. Davis. Apparently her computer access from her quarters on deck fourteen has been acting weird of late. When you have a moment, go and check it out if you could.

MO Dr Knight-Sky says:
Miro: Thank you...  :: Takes it, glancing through it before looking back at him.::  How long before the next set?

CTO Ens Redwood says:
::listens to the ditty hold tune on the comm::

XO Lt Cmdr Aan says:
:: Scowls slightly. :: CTO:  I don’t.

CTO Ens Redwood says:
XO: Well there goes your birthday plans

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
::hopes the CSO has more luck contacting the investigators directly::

XO Lt Cmdr Aan says:
CO:  Well, that’s bureaucrats for you.

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
XO: Or maybe they aren't too happy we are snooping around

Andreik Traffic Control says:
@ COM: Seleya: USS Seleya, please send Starfleet Standard Identification codes for authorization of expedite inbound arrival.

XO Lt Cmdr Aan says:
CTO: I spent my last birthday in the brig accused of murdering a Cardassian commander.....nothing surprised me anymore.

CSO LtJG Axin says:
::raises his eyebrows in mild amusement::

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
XO: How bureaucrat indeed. Send them our ID card

CTO Ens Redwood says:
::laughs, a little confused that if nothing surprises him, why doesn't he like surprises::

Tech Miro says:
MO: We should have the next set completed by Gamma shift.  As you noted this as low priority, we have some incoming stuff to do.

MO Dr Knight-Sky says:
:: Nods::  Mira: Thank you.

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
CSO: Any luck finding the temporal investigators?

XO Lt Cmdr Aan says:
:: Sends the authorization in silence, waiting for the reply. ::

CSO LtJG Axin says:
CO: Ma'am, we are... apparently not at the head of their priorities.  The DTI team are unavailable for communication... ::tilts his head:: and will contact us upon arrival.

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
CSO: We'll have to be patient. Thank you Lt. Run a standard scan of the surface and report if you find anything unusual

CTO Ens Redwood says:
CO/XO: I'm picking up two incoming vessels...shuttle craft ::hits another button:: Andreik Security; They're here to escort us should we pass their little ID test

EO Ens Tana says:
::watches the SDH activate a holo console and then feels his head swimming as the walls, ceiling and floor start flicking through self-test patterns:: SDH: I'll be right back.

Andreik Traffic Control says:
@ COM: Seleya: Thank you Seleya, you are confirmed. You will be escorted to orbital docking. Thank you, and have a pleasant day.

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
CTO: Keep an eye on them, that is to say, a sensor on them. But let them approach

XO Lt Cmdr Aan says:
:: Scowls a little more. :: CO:  Since when does a Starfleet vessel need and escort on a Federation planet?

EO Ens Tana says:
*Ydren*: I can do it now. Deck 14, you said?

ACTION: Two silver pods come along side the Seleya ... the security craft. They prepare to escort the ship into orbit.

CTO Ens Redwood says:
CO: Aye ma’am, maintaining condition green.

EO Ens. Y'dren says:
*EO*: Indeed. Thanks.

MO Dr Knight-Sky says:
:: Turning, she automatically side steps her son as she returns to her desk.::

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
XO: It is unusual but not unheard of. They are probably afraid we damage something with our big nacelles

CTO Ens Redwood says:
::plots a firing solution for the shuttles should it be required without confirming it so as not to activate the system::

Doctor Grey says:
::Knocks on Sky's door:: MO: G'day Sienna, how are you today?

XO Lt Cmdr Aan says:
:Shakes his head. :: Self:  Bureaucratic planets suck.

FCO Ens. Kerrigan says:
::Follows the path transmitted from the security craft::

ACTION: The Seleya glides past the probably grumbling vessels which still have to wait for access to the travel and trade hub that is Andreik Prime.

EO Ens Tana says:
::collects his tools and exits the holodeck's blast doors, taking a right down the corridor toward the turbolifts::

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
All: It seems to be quite the trade planet

CTO Ens Redwood says:
CO: Hope taking a shortcut doesn't annoy the other vessels too much.

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
XO: I hope temporal investigators contact us soon. I don't feel like discussing our mission with spaceport bureaucrats.

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
CTO: Relax, we have bigger guns than them ...

ACTION: On the viewscreen, the blue world of Andreik Prime is before them. With more ocean than land, there is a glimmer lattice-work of docks and bases in orbit. Dozens of vessels are docked, from whence crew are able to transport down to the surface.

MO Dr Knight-Sky says:
:: With her son's play talk in the background, and nothing needing her attention, she meticulously goes though the data.::

CTO Ens Redwood says:
CO: I wonder..if they can see into the future then they already knew we'd pass the ID test, Why'd they give it to us?

EO Ens Tana says:
::waits by the turbolift while a group of science lab techs pile in and then takes the next car to come along:: TL: Deck 14.

MO Dr Knight-Sky says:
:: Motions Grey in to take a seat.::

CSO LtJG Axin says:
CTO: Ensign, were they not to provide the test, we could not pass it; they could not therefore have seen it.  Whatever the result, in order to predict, it must be going to happen.

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
::chuckles:: CTO: Only a fraction of their inhabitants can use the technology to predict the future. I assume they are too precious and energy consuming to be used on traffic control

CTO Ens Redwood says:
CSO: Sounds like mumbo-jumbo to me...

XO Lt Cmdr Aan says:
:: over his shoulder. :: CTO:  Because they can’t, it nothing but ascertaining probabilities.  By their own admission, they can’t predict anything with 100 percent certainty.

SO Ens. Arkoff says:
*CSO*: Lieutenant Axin, this is Ens. Arkoff ... I have those read outs on the Charnokan weaponry we acquired. Did you want me to send you the results when I send them to Chief Hume?

ACTION: The Seleya comes into orbit of Andreik Prime.

MO Dr Knight-Sky says:
Grey: I am well, thank you.

CTO Ens Redwood says:
::hears the SO over the comm:: CSO: New weapons?! Yes please...

CSO LtJG Axin says:
::declines to explain the intricacies of temporal theory:: 

FCO Ens. Kerrigan says:
CO: Ma'am, they currently do not have a free birth to accommodate a vessel our size. They're giving us a holding orbit pattern from where we can safely beam or shuttle down.

CSO LtJG Axin says:
::glances up, his eyebrows set just barely short of a frown at the tactical chief:: *SO* Yes... thank you, Ensign.

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
FCO: Very well, assume the orbit pattern

Dr. Grey says:
::Comes in and takes a seat:: MO: I hope you don't mind, with Doctor Atreides ... taking a break - your workload might increase. Also a few nurses are taking a few days off. The ... incident, a few weeks ago has shaken them pretty well.

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
XO: Open a channel to the local authorities. Its time I have a word with them

XO Lt Cmdr Aan says:
:: Nods at Kerrigan. :: CO:  Aye.  :: Opens the channel and waits for a response, no doubt it'll be a wait. ::

EO Ens Tana says:
::looks up when the lift pings and steps out, looking at the numbers, following them down until he reaches Lieutenant Davis' quarters::

MO Dr Knight-Sky says:
:: Looks curious at him as she puts the data padd aside for the moment.:: Grey: I had not seen the request of time off from the nurses.  Why would it have shaken them up?

EO Ens Tana says:
::presses the chime to Davis' quarters::

Dr. Grey says:
MO: It's one thing for them to handle the injuries that come into Sickbay. Having someone rip through their floor and impale their boss in front of them ... and then him walking away from it? It's a bit much.

XO Lt Cmdr Aan says:
CO:  Might want to pack a lunch, this could take a while.

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
XO: We'll see. I'll be sure I am heard ::holds the button to keep the com opened::

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
COM: Andreik Authority: This is Commander Alexandra Gomes, commanding officer of the USS Seleya. We are here to provide assistance to Federation investigators. Since we cannot contact them directly we request instructions on how to meet them.

ACTION: Tana hears a yelling - "I'm coming! Hold on!"

MO Dr Knight-Sky says:
Grey:  It is... unusual.  But that is part of the definition I have concluded, belongs into the description of Federation.  I am surprised, and perhaps concerned that they are having problems dealing with this.  I would expect us to deal with far more challenging issues in the future and will need, no expect to count on them.

CTO Ens Redwood says:
::watches the two escort vessels and any other ships moving out of formation::

ACTION: A happy looking man appears on screen.

EO Ens Tana says:
::steps back from the door a little, holding his toolkit in front of him::

MO Dr Knight-Sky says:
Grey: Especially as medical tends to have to face the more... gruesome side of what we must deal with.

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
::looks at the man, not returning the smile and putting on her best business face::

CTO Ens Redwood says:
Self: He looks a little too happy

Master Vicey says:
@ COM: Seleya: Greetings Commander Gomes, I am Master Vicey of the Magii Centre. We have been expecting you. We are transmitting coordinates now for beam-down ... please feel free to join us as soon as possible. The Department of Temporal Investigations team will be meeting you.

Dr. Grey says:
MO: Well they're new nurses. They just joined us at Starbase Thirteen.

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
COM: Master Vicey: Thank you Master Vicey for your assistance. We will beam down in minutes. Thank you

Lt. Jg. Davis says:
::A woman clad in just a towel answers the door:: EO: Oh hi, you must be from Engineering. Sorry for the bit of undress ... I just got out of the sonic shower.

ACTION: Vicey nods, and the comm. ends.

CSO LtJG Axin says:
::uneasily wonders how much they were 'expecting' the Seleya due to their schedule, and how much through having predicted it::

MO Dr Knight-Sky says:
Grey: Ahhh... has the CMO assigned them some time with the counsellor?

CIV Yn1 Ivanova says:
::Parts the Captain's Ready Room doors, taking a cautious look around the bridge. Satisfied that no hostile figures are trying to destroy the bridge she takes the few steps towards the Captain's chair and assumes her usual seat beside it::

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
XO/CSO/CTO: Get ready to go to the planet with me. We need all our expertise on this one

Dr. Grey says:
::Nods:: MO: We've tried to arrange appointments with Ms. Suder, but she has been ... un-available as of late. I'm somewhat concerned. She hasn't been herself ...

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
::looks around::CIV: Ah there you are. You are coming as well

EO Ens Tana says:
::wards his eyes:: Davis: If it's inconvenient, ma'am, I could come back.

CTO Ens Redwood says:
CO: You are going to beam down, ma’am?

MO Dr Knight-Sky says:
Grey: And what might be wrong with Ms. Suder?

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
CTO: Yes Ensign. This is a peaceful Federation planet. I am in no immediate danger and neither is the ship

CIV Yn1 Ivanova says:
::Glances up from her seat, offering the Captain a crooked look and a raise of her eyebrow:: CO: Coming where, Captain?

Lt. Jg. Davis says:
::Waves him in:: EO: No no no ... it's okay. My shift starts in an hour, and I'm rushing. This computer has been on the fritz all week, and it's driving me crazy.

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
::smiles:: CTO: And if I am you are there to protect me~

Dr. Grey says:
MO: I don't know.

CTO Ens Redwood says:
CO: It's not standard procedure for the Captain to go on away missions’ ma’am, but aye, you are right.

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
CIV: I need your assistance and note-keeping when meeting the temporal investigators

XO Lt Cmdr Aan says:
:: Nods and stands up. ::  CTO/CSO:  Alright, lets hop to it.  ::Moves to the TL and hold the door for everyone else. ::

CSO LtJG Axin says:
::mentally strikes through the planet on the list of member states he hasn't visited, and stands back from the console::

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
FCO: You have the bridge ::heads for the turbo lift as well::

CSO LtJG Axin says:
::follows A'an into the TL::

MO Dr Knight-Sky says:
Grey: Not being herself is not a term I can work with.  Is she in need of medical assistance or perhaps someone from her staff should be seeing her?

ACTION: Replacement crew enter the bridge to take the positions of those leaving.

EO Ens Tana says:
::squirms a little uncomfortably in his uniform:: Davis: Alright. ::squeezes past her and looks around for the terminal, trying to ignore how good she smells:: This terminal here? ::indicates the main one in the corner::

CTO Ens Redwood says:
XO: Last time I hopped I sprained my ankle. Not today! ::walks to the Turbolift tapping his firearm once ensuring it's there.::

Dr. Grey says:
::Laughs and shakes his head:: MO: No, I'm sure it's nothing. I'm just worried ... it's what I do. So how have your enjoyed your stay on the big S so far?

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
CSO: I will need all of your temporal expertise on this one. Both technologically and conceptually

Lt. Jg. Davis says:
::Crosses her arms:: EO: Yep. I'm going to go get dressed, if you don't mind.

CSO LtJG Axin says:
::feels his eyebrows involuntarily creep upwards, his eyes widening, unnerved at the idea of being so very relied on::

MO Dr Knight-Sky says:
Grey: It is?  Please, what exactly are the parameters of your position?

CIV Yn1 Ivanova says:
::Nods politely, raising from her seat. Glancing around, she immediately moves as close as she dares to the Captain::

XO Lt Cmdr Aan says:
TL:  transporter room 1.

Dr. Grey says:
::Surprised the good Doctor doesn't know:: MO: I'm one of the chief surgeons onboard. Neuro-surgery is one of my specialties.

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
::looks at Ivanova and wonders if it was that good an idea to bring her along. She is useful in a bureaucratic planet and system...but perhaps not the best calling card for Starfleet::

EO Ens Tana says:
Davis: Yes ma'am. I'll try to be out here as soon as possible. ::moves to the terminal and activates it::

CTO Ens Redwood says:
::doesn't like that the XO/CO are both going on the AT and has a concerned face::

ACTION: The computer slowly comes online. It seems to take a moment too long to access the mainframe, as if it were lagging.

MO Dr Knight-Sky says:
Grey: Yes... but... you said it is your job to worry... :: sigh as she reviews what he just said and sits back::  My apologize, I misunderstood what you just said.

TO Norton says:
::updates the antivirus::

Dr. Grey says:
::Smiles and stands up:: MO: It's okay, Sierra. Would you like something to drink?

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
::moves out of the lift as the doors open and heads for the TR::

XO Lt Cmdr Aan says:
:: Steps out of the TL and heads to the transporter room. ::

MO Dr Knight-Sky says:
:: Reaches down for her son as he tries to climb on her lap.::  Grey: Some ice tea please.

EO Ens Tana says:
::frowns, muttering to the terminal:: Terminal: What's wrong with you, hmm? ::his concern for the machine taking his attention away from the officer::

CTO Ens Redwood says:
::follows three steps behind the CO and XO noticing their height difference::

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
::nods at the transporter chief as she enters::

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
TC: Have you received the coordinates yet?

Transporter Chief says:
CO: Yes, ma'am. They're all input.

XO Lt Cmdr Aan says:
:: Nods to the Transporter chief, looks around at everyone and steps onto the pad. ::

CSO LtJG Axin says:
::follows with the group, not speaking, perhaps still as uncomfortable as ever about his position::

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
::nods and assumes position on the pad::

Dr. Grey says:
MO: Iced tea it is. Be back momentarily.

CTO Ens Redwood says:
::steps onto the rear transporter pad::

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
CSO/CIV/CTO/XO: Everyone ready?

CIV Yn1 Ivanova says:
::Clings cautiously to the Captain's arm, afraid to let go at the sight of the near XO::

CIV Yn1 Ivanova says:
::Nods mutely at the Captain's question::

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
::sees that they are:: Transport Chief: Energize

CSO LtJG Axin says:
::checks his tricorder's presence:: CO: Yes Ma'am.

Transporter Chief says:
::Gives a strange look at the CIV clinging onto the CO's arm like a child:: CO: Uh ... right, ma'am. ::Energizes::

MO Dr Knight-Sky says:
:: Glances at the chronometer::  Braeden: Jewel should be here to pick you up.  You need to gather your things.  :: Kisses his soft cheek and places him back down with a small tickle to hear him giggle.::

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
::whispers to Ivanova as they materialize:: CIV: Behave ::puts her arm free of the yeoman::

CTO Ens Redwood says:
::feels energised as he materialises and takes a quick visual security sweep of the area::

EO Ens Tana says:
::taps in a few commands and activates a Level 5 diagnostic to look for loose connections, and then crouches to pull the panel off the front of the terminal to expose the isolinear array::

XO Lt Cmdr Aan says:
:: looks at the CIV as they beginning to sparkle and shakes his head. ::

ACTION: The away team beams down to the surface of Andreik Prime. It is early afternoon, and light from the planet's sun shines through the massive windows of the building they are in ... the Magii Centre.

CTO Ens Redwood says:
Aloud: I wonder what magii means...

ACTION: Statues of figures reaching for the sky line the hall they are standing in, with posters of temporal theorems turned art adorn the walls.

CIV Yn1 Ivanova says:
::Frowns as the Captain shoos her away, giving the XO a dark look she quickly moves to the Captain's side using her body as a buffer between them::

Dr. Grey says:
@ ::Returns with a drink for himself, and iced tea for the MO. Hands it to her::

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
CTO: You are welcome to find out ::looks around to absorb it all while looking for a reception committee of sorts::

MO Dr Knight-Sky says:
@ :: Taking the glass, thanks him.::

CSO LtJG Axin says:
::feels his eyes widen involuntarily once again, this time in awe at the beauty of science and art merged into a single spectacular whole::

CTO Ens Redwood says:
::looks at the theme posters on the wall, had received something familiar in his inbox during the week:: CO: Let's hope so

ACTION: A human in a grey jumpsuit speed-walks toward the crew, with his arms wide open - "Captain Alexandra Gomes, it's an honour!"

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
All: They seem to be quite a scientific society. I think I would fit in quite nicely

CTO Ens Redwood says:
::instinctively moves to get his phaser as the person approaches quickly but relaxes his arm::

XO Lt Cmdr Aan says:
:: Frowns at the "welcoming committee slightly, but says nothing. ::

Opus Merriwinkle says:
::A goofy, short, sort of fellow, he pushes past the crew to shake the CO's hand. She towers above him:: CO: I'm Opus Merriwinkle from the Department of Temporal Investigations.

CSO LtJG Axin says:
::feels a smile forming as he turns slowly, his head raised towards the ceiling::

MO Dr Knight-Sky says:
@ :: Looks up as Jewel appears at her door.::

Dr. Grey says:
@ ::Sees the MO's child:: MO: And who do we have here?

EO Ens Tana says:
@::retrieves an isolinear chip scanner from his toolkit and waits for the self-test to finish before taking the ODN protocol chip from the array, slipping it into the tester to check its integrity::

CIV Yn1 Ivanova says:
::Yelps at the appearance of the strange creature that seemed to favour the Captain::

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
::looks at the man in the grey suit::Opus: Its Commander but thank you ::extends her hand:: Opus: It’s a pleasure to be of assistance. This is my XO Commander Aan, my chief of security Ensign Redwoon, my Chief science officer Lt. Jg Axin and my Yeoman Samantha Ivanova

Opus Merriwinkle says:
::Shakes the hand rapidly:: ALL: Pleased to meet you! Please follow me!

CTO Ens Redwood says:
::thinks he'd feel bad having to shoot a midget and hopes it doesn't come to that::

XO Lt Cmdr Aan says:
: Nods at Merriwinkle. ::

Braeden says:
@:: putting his toys in a small bag, looks up:: Grey: Me Braeden.

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
Opus: Since we were not given specific instructions I thought a diverse groups would be the best to hear what the problem is

CTO Ens Redwood says:
Self: RedwooD..redWOOD

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
::follows the short man, quite curious::

Opus Merriwinkle says:
::Begins to lead them down the corridor:: CO: Of course, of course. The best way to go. Did you know I wrote my dissertation at the Academy on you?

Jewel says:
@::With a smile toward Sky, she moves to stand off to the side to wait for Breaden.::

CIV Yn1 Ivanova says:
::Stays close to the Captain, giving her surroundings a long look:: CO:: ::Quietly:: I don't like the look of this place. Short people creeps me out.

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
::opens her eyes wide:: Opus: That’s most .. interesting. I hope your conclusions were positive

Dr. Grey says:
@ ::Laughs:: Braeden: It's a pleasure to meet you Braeden.

EO Ens Tana says:
@::finds nothing wrong with the chip and replaces it:: Self: Hmmm... ::stands and checks over the diagnostic again, noticing another of the throughput anomalies:: What in the two moons.... *Ydren*: Tana to Ydren.

Opus Merriwinkle says:
CO: You were the most interesting temporal anomaly I've ever read of.

XO Lt Cmdr Aan says:
.:: follows the CO keeping his eyes open and his mouth closed. ::

EO Ens. Y'dren says:
@*EO*: This is Mauno, what's going on, Tana?

CTO Ens Redwood says:
::walks slightly behind the AT always on the brink of paranoia that there could be an attacker behind any column::

Braeden says:
@:: Finished, looks over at his mother who nods and speaks to him in his head.::

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
::chuckles::Opus: Thank you Dr Merriwinkle. Though I would like to think of me as more than an anomaly I did have my share of strange encounters with the Space-Time continuum

Braeden says:
@:: Stands and runs to his mother for a hug, before turning to go with Aunt Jewel.::

XO Lt Cmdr Aan says:
:: Looks at the CO, somewhat inquisitively, then decides he's probably happier not knowing. ::

MO Dr Knight-Sky says:
@ :: Watching with a smile in her eyes, she turns back to Grey as they vanish out the door.::

EO Ens Tana says:
@*Ydren*: That ODN throughput problem we had on Deck 7? I'm finding something similar here on 14. But 14 wasn't damaged. Did the macromolecular scan come back on that ODN trunk?

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
::shakes her head at the XO trying to say something like "never mind"::

EO Ens. Y'dren says:
@*EO* Yes, it was supposed to be fine ...

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
::looks around as they walk::

XO Lt Cmdr Aan says:
:: Is definitely happier not knowing. ::

CTO Ens Redwood says:
::wonders how long this walk is:: Self: What's the point in having transporters...

Opus Merriwinkle says:
ALL: Welcome to the Magii Center. Here a specially selected team of Augurs ... Andreikans who have the ability, if trained, to see the future ... work day in and night out to determine dozens of futures a moment ...

CSO LtJG Axin says:
::walks with the rest of the team, enjoying their passage through the centre, with its intermingling of aesthetics and knowledge::

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
::nods at Opus:: Augurs: Greetings. You have a lovely planet and a beautiful centre here; I congratulate you and your civilization

ACTION: The Andreikans who are nearby stare blankly at the CO.

EO Ens Tana says:
@*Ydren*: Then it wasn't the trunk causing the drain. ::frowns to himself::

Opus Merriwinkle says:
::Giggles:: CO: Oh they're not the Augurs, Captain ... right this way.

XO Lt Cmdr Aan says:
:: Speaks before he realizes he would probably be happier not saying anything. :: Merriwinkle:  Isn’t that just crunching probabilities then?

Opus Merriwinkle says:
XO: Pretty much. Many outside Andreik don't put too much faith in it ... but here, this time casting is everything. It's actually quite interesting to look at ... ::Pushes open some doors, and leads them down a NEW corridor::

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
::shrugs:: Self: That didn’t go so well

EO Ens. Y'dren says:
@*EO*: What do you think is going on?

CTO Ens Redwood says:
::glad he doesn't have shoelaces as he continues walking forever::

EO Ens Tana says:
@::staring down at the terminal, as if it's going to tell him what's going on:: *Ydren*: Could be a million things. Some sort of virus, maybe?

MO Dr Knight-Sky says:
@ :: Sips her tea as she finishes reading through the report.::

EO Ens. Y'dren says:
@*EO*: Ugh ... a virus? I guess I'll put in a request to run a ship wide top level diagnostic...

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
Opus: Indeed I read about it. They make important decisions based on a very imprecise science. But then again important decisions are known to be made on much worse assumptions

Opus Merriwinkle says:
CO: True. Their entire culture is based off of it. It does give people a better sense of belief ... seeing the paths you could take, and being able to choose.

EO Ens Tana says:
@*Ydren*: I'm not sure the captain would like that. We're on a mission. That kind of diagnostic would have systems down all over the ship.

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
::nods at Opus:: Opus: As long as they still feel responsible for their actions that is fine

MO Dr Knight-Sky says:
@ Grey: Well, so far the tests show everything normal, but this is the prelims, so not to surprising there...

XO Lt Cmdr Aan says:
:: Smirks a little. :: Merriwinkle:  Don't need a magic machine for that....

CTO Ens Redwood says:
::continues on the ever-so-long walk through crazy town::

CSO LtJG Axin says:
Opus: If the Augurs see only possibilities instead of certainties, at what level is their accuracy of option?  That is... ::shakes his head slightly:: How frequently do people manage to choose paths which were not even foreseen as possibilities?

CIV Yn1 Ivanova says:
CO: Do you think everything will be okay, Captain? ::Out of nowhere::

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
CIV: Everything will be fine Samantha

Opus Merriwinkle says:
::Comes up to a set of doors which seem to indicate a control centre:: CO: Yes, well, they do. Of course ... the problem here is going to possibly lead to something a lot LOT worse ...

Opus Merriwinkle says:
::Throws open the doors::

CIV Yn1 Ivanova says:
::Nods slowly, watching the doors with evident fear::

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
::frowns and enters the room::

CTO Ens Redwood says:
::wonders who will pick the doors up as he enters the room::

MO Dr Knight-Sky says:
@ :: Looks up as one of the nurses pops her head in for assistance.  Stands.:: Grey: Doctor, if you will excuse me...   ::with a nod, exits.::

EO Ens Tana says:
@ ::calls out:: Davis: Lieutenant? Ma'am. I think we're going to have to leave this terminal down for now. It might be a part of a larger problem.

ACTION: The AT finds a darkened room where a team of Department of Temporal Investigations members are tearing apart the place.

Opus Merriwinkle says:
ALL: You see...

XO Lt Cmdr Aan says:
:: Waits as the doors open, knowing he's going to get a headache from whatever's in there. ::

Opus Merriwinkle says:
ALL: ... they haven't been able to predict a future in two years.

=/\==/\==/\==/\==/\= PAUSE MISSION =/\==/\==/\==/\==/\=

DRAMATIS PERSONAE

Lília Perfeito is Commander Alexandra Margarida Gomes (CO – Commanding Officer)
Robert Wright is Lieutenant Commander A'an Selzah (XO – Executive Officer)
Andrew James is Ensign Oday Redwood (CTO – Tactical officer)
Greg Lewis is Lieutenant, Junior Grade Jozel Axin (CSO – Chief Science Officer)
Kurt Goring is Ensign Kavli Sudar Tana (EO – Engineering Officer)
Karriaunna Scotti is Lieutenant Sierra Knight-Sky (MO – Medical officer)
Eldad Ben-Tovim is Yeoman, First Class Samantha Ivanova (CIV – Yeoman)

Mike Jones is FCO Ens. Kerrigan, EO Ens. Y'dren, Andreik Traffic Control, Doctor Grey, SO Ens. Arkoff, Master Vicey, Lt. Jg. Davis, Transporter Chief & Opus Merriwinkle.
Kurt Goring is the SDH.
Karriaunna Scotti is Tech Miro, Braeden & Jewel.
Andrew James is TO Norton.

Stardate: 10705.06
Arc Title: “The Fate Makers”
Part: The First / “Ad Fontes”
Ship Manager: Mike Jones
Arc Creator: Mike Jones

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