Host AGM_Erryn says:
MISSION SUMMARY: The Artemis is still trapped in the alternate universe where the Terran Empire reigns supreme.
Host AGM_Erryn says:
Hiding in the relative safety of a highly ionized and increasingly dangerous nebula, the crew have continued repairs and finally retrieved the mysterious shuttle.
Host AGM_Erryn says:
The shuttle turned out to be from this universe and this time...with none of the hoped-for technology that might get them home.
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More disturbing was the find of three dead Federation crew, all from their time, and one their former XO. Luckily, they turned out to be from the alternate dimension, not home.
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Why were these alternates also here, in this universe and in this time? And what happened to the real Vraylle and his companions? The quest for answers and a way home continues...
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<<<<<<<<<<<Resume Mission>>>>>>>>>>>>
FCO_Curb says:
::on the bridge at the FCO's console::
OPS_Ewan says:
::sitting at the CON waiting for the return of the Captain::
Host CO_Ross says:
::exits the TL and steps onto the Bridge::
CTO_Somak says:
::walking along the corridors::
Host CO_Ross says:
OPS: Status Mr. Ewan
OPS_Ewan says:
::gets up from the CON:: CO: I do believe this is yours Sir
aCMO_Bryn says:
::In sickbay, looking over the lab results::
Host AGM_Erryn says:
ACTION: A vicious crack of discharging ions rolls across the nebula. The deck plates tremble.
Host CO_Ross says:
OPS: My compliments, still in one piece, considering ::smiles::
CEO_Russel says:
::In ME, going over more reports.::
aCMO_Bryn says:
::Looks up as the floor trembles under her feet::  what was that?
FCO_Curb says:
::as she feels the deck tremble she makes sure to maintain the ship's position on the perimeter of the nebula cloud::
OPS_Ewan says:
CO: We are still at the edge of the Nebula. We have 20% warp core functionality with max 1.5 warp Sir
Host CO_Ross says:
OPS: 20% warp power, outstanding!
OPS_Ewan says:
CO:  Thank you, sir ::smiles::
aCMO_Bryn says:
::Toggles the comm switch by her computer::  *CO*:  Captain, I have the results from the lab.  Everything points to the Vraylle we have as coming from this reality, not ours... thankfully.
CEO_Russel says:
::taps combadge.:: *CO*:  Sir, we'll need new crystals.  The ones we retrieved keep destabilizing.
OPS_Ewan says:
CO: Sir, but I do believe that we may not have too much longer before we have to vacate the Nebula due to these violent ion surges
FCO_Curb says:
::keeps an eye on the nebula and the discharging ions::
TO_Sozorstennaj says:
::Stands in Hunter's Glen, watching the stars::
CTO_Somak says:
::ends up in a turbolift:: TL: Deck 13, Brig.
Host CO_Ross says:
*aCMO*: That is a relief, ::thinks of the new title of Lt. Kayan:: .........Doctor ::smirks sheepishly:: very well, keep my advised, we will inter their remains once things settle down.....if that it possible
OPS_Ewan says:
::takes over Operations::
aCMO_Bryn says:
::Blinks as she is called doctor.  Talk about switch again::  *CO*:  One other thing sir.  Whoever broke Vraylle's neck was big and strong.  There was no technique used to it.
CNS_Farrel says:
::approaches Sozor, a glass of water in one hand.  Looks at the nebula.:: Beautiful isn't it...it's like clouds, you can see so many different shapes.  Look there, it's a targ!
OPS_Ewan says:
::looks over the status reports from all sections::
FCO_Curb says:
::thinks to herself..."If one of these discharges was to hit us I would probably fry...It is always the one in my position that gets killed::
Host CO_Ross says:
*CEO*: how long till that shard of a crystal we have to last us?
Host AGM_Erryn says:
ACTION: Another peal tears across the gaseous mass, and the ship trembles again...a little rougher this time.
CTO_Somak says:
::steps out of the turbo lift, and takes his first look at the imperial crew::
TO_Sozorstennaj says:
::looks at the Counselor somewhat blankly:: I have neverrr seen a tarrrg. Have you seen many Klingon beasts, Counselorrr?
aCMO_Bryn says:
::grabs onto the counter, tempted to dash down to engineering to lend a hand::
OPS_Ewan says:
::looks back at the Captain:: CO: Sir, I think we may have to leave a bit sooner than expected. These tremors is getting rougher
CNS_Farrel says:
TO: No i haven't, actually...
FCO_Curb says:
::checks her readings again...also goes over all the options that she has if an ISS ship should arrive on the scene::
Host CO_Ross says:
*CEO*: Well, then we will need to find you some more.........what is our best speed?
CEO_Russel says:
*CO*:  I can't tell, sir.  I can keep on stabilizing it, but it's bound to stop working at some point...  warp 1.5.
Host CO_Ross says:
FCO: Mr. Teasley, take us out of the nebula's disturbance horizon
CNS_Farrel says:
TO: Anyway, how are you? ::Turning, taking a sip of her water::
CEO_Russel says:
*CO*:  But I don't suggest sending the Arty to get the crystals, we're too low on power...
FCO_Curb says:
::wonders if the captain knows who he is talking too:: CO: Aye sir!
aCMO_Bryn says:
::Begins to do a general inspection of sickbay, seeing how things stand here::
TO_Sozorstennaj says:
::sighs, looking back at the stars:: I don't know, Counselorrr. These.. arrre not ourrr starrrs.
CTO_Somak says:
ISS Crew: Everybody had a nice trip?
FCO_Curb says:
::plots course to take them just beyond the horizon::
Host CO_Ross says:
*CEO*: Yes, I concur, take the remaining shuttle, and take Mr. Sozor with you, search for dilithium, and anything else you can scavenge
CEO_Russel says:
*CO*:  Aye, sir.
TO_Sozorstennaj says:
I feel.. isolated.
FCO_Curb says:
::engages::
Number 4 says:
CTO: Why are you holding us?
CEO_Russel says:
::Walks out of ME.::
CNS_Farrel says:
TO: Homesick?
OPS_Ewan says:
::gets a puzzled look on his face:: CO Sir, I am detecting an odd energy reading from deep within the nebula. It's even cutting through the interference.
Host CO_Ross says:
FCO: Sorry, it is Mr. Curb? Carry on
TO_Sozorstennaj says:
::looks at the Counselor and thinks for a moment:: Only a little. Academy currred me of that.
CEO_Russel says:
*TO*:  Mr. Sozorstennaj, this is Russel, can you meet me in the shuttlebay?
FCO_Curb says:
CO: Yes sir it is...aye sir.
aCMO_Bryn says:
::Discovers while not perfect, everything in sickbay is functional::
TO_Sozorstennaj says:
::looks up and taps his com-badge:: *CEO* Acknowledged. CNS: Um. Perrrhaps we can speak again laterrr?
CTO_Somak says:
ISS Crew: We didn't intend to destroy your ship. But when you came aboard our ship, you attacked us... simple as that.
Host CO_Ross says:
OPS: Can you determine it's origin?
CNS_Farrel says:
::Nods:: TO: Of course, good luck, and be careful out there.
OPS_Ewan says:
::trying to get a fix on it's origin:: CO: Working on it Sir
Host CO_Ross says:
::watches as Mr. Ewan keys in search parameters into his console::
CEO_Russel says:
::Enters TL.::  TL:  Deck 6.
OPS_Ewan says:
::can't get a clear fix:: CO: All I can get is a rough heading only Sir
Number 9 says:
CTO: And what will you be doing with us? You're making us wait before you kill us, aren't you?.... ::sobs::
TO_Sozorstennaj says:
::nods and strides out of HG to the TL::
TO_Sozorstennaj says:
TL: Deck 6.
FCO_Curb says:
::notes that her reading say that they are outside the horizon:: CO: Sir we are beyond the horizon now.
Host CO_Ross says:
FCO: Hold position
CEO_Russel says:
::TL comes to a stop.  Exits TL and heads for the shuttlebay.::
FCO_Curb says:
CO: Aye.
Host CO_Ross says:
OPS: What is the heading?
CNS_Farrel says:
::Looks out at the stars for a moment, and Finishes her glass of water.  Places the glass on the table and exits into the corridor making her way to the bridge::
FCO_Curb says:
::holds position::
CTO_Somak says:
ISS: Kill you? We don't believe in that sort of thing... And I don't know what we're going to do with you...
Host AGM_Erryn says:
ACTION: Another bolt of lightning nearly strikes the ship, but it has moved far enough away to be safe.
aCMO_Bryn says:
*CTO*:  Where are you?
CTO_Somak says:
ISS: But the Captain has put forward a deal for any of you to take.
TO_Sozorstennaj says:
::exits a few seconds after the CEO and nods to him:: Orrrderrrrs, Chief?
FCO_Curb says:
::sees the discharges and grimaces:: Self: That was close::
OPS_Ewan says:
::continues to work on getting the coordinates and something peculiar comes across the comm:: CO: Sir, I am getting what seems to be a comm from the same location 
CTO_Somak says:
*aCMO*: I'm in the brig, lieutenant.
CEO_Russel says:
TO:  We're to search for dilithium.
Host CO_Ross says:
OPS: a Comm? any signature?
CEO_Russel says:
TO:  It could take some time.
aCMO_Bryn says:
*CTO*:  Has anyone asked our 'guests' yet about the shuttle and its 'passengers'?
CNS_Farrel says:
::Enters the TL:: TL: Bridge.
OPS_Ewan says:
::begins to work on making out the transmission:: CO: No Sir, it's disrupted, but I'm trying my best to clean it up some
CEO_Russel says:
::Enters the shuttlebay.::
TO_Sozorstennaj says:
::nods shortly:: CEO: Aye. Do you carrre to pilot orrr shall I? ::Pads over to a locker and keys in a command code, extracting two type-three rifles and handing one to the CEO::
CTO_Somak says:
*aCMO*: I'll add it to my list.. thank you.
Host CO_Ross says:
OPS: Very well
OPS_Ewan says:
::goes back to trying clearing up the transmissions::
CEO_Russel says:
::Takes the rifle.::  TO:  I pilot, if you don't mind.
aCMO_Bryn says:
*CTO*:  Let me know what you come up with.
CEO_Russel says:
::Walks over to the shuttle.::
CNS_Farrel says:
::Walks onto the bridge and takes her seat::
CTO_Somak says:
*aCMO*: Understood. Somak out.
Host AGM_Erryn says:
ACTION: A little bit of the message crackles out of the OPS station: "W..a.....e.B..@.%L..."
TO_Sozorstennaj says:
::nods at the CEO and pads into the shuttle, securing his rifle and taking a seat:: As you wish, sirrr.
CEO_Russel says:
::Follows the TO into the shuttle, takes the pilot seat.::
OPS_Ewan says:
::listens to the garble:: CO: Sir, still can't make anything out
FCO_Curb says:
::hears the message crackling out from the OPS station and listens intently trying to make it out::
aCMO_Bryn says:
::Returns to the corpse of the other two men, now in stasis.::
CTO_Somak says:
ISS: Just to show that we're on your side, we're offering any of you asylum and a way out of the ISS. You no longer have to toil day and night for them.
CEO_Russel says:
::taps a button on the console.:: COMM: OPS:  This is shuttle Apollo, we are ready for takeoff.  Are we clear to proceed?
Host AGM_Erryn says:
ACTION: More of the signal trickles through: "L...er..ur.sh....s...d..ur....e...ou..s....."
Host CO_Ross says:
OPS: Until we are better able to handle ourselves, monitor and advise any further
aCMO_Bryn says:
::Looks closely at the wounds::
TO_Sozorstennaj says:
::taps up sensors and ponders the schematics:: CEO: Wherrre arrre we headed, sirrr?
OPS_Ewan says:
COMM: CEO: Clear
OPS_Ewan says:
::trying to clean it up a bit more:: CO: Aye Sir
aCMO_Bryn says:
::stands up with a sigh::  *CO*:  Sir, I have an update on the other two with Vraylle.  A 23rd century weapon was used.  It was also used at close range.
CEO_Russel says:
TO:  I haven't decided yet, we'll need to look around.  See if you can find any asteroids or planets nearby.
CEO_Russel says:
COMM:  OPS:  Understood, see you later.
CTO_Somak says:
ISS: I'll give you some time to consider the offer. But for now, perhaps you can help us.
Host CO_Ross says:
*aCMO*: Are you saying that a 23rd Century weapon?
OPS_Ewan says:
::makes one more final adjustment:: CO: I think I may have cleared it up a bit
FCO_Curb says:
::mentally plots what she might do it that message turns out to be associated with an ISS ship::
aCMO_Bryn says:
*CO*:  Yes sir.
CEO_Russel says:
@::Starts the thrusters and takes the shuttle out of the shuttlebay.::
FCO_Curb says:
::...or something worse::
Host CO_Ross says:
*aCMO*: a phaser? or some other type of weapon from that period?
Host CO_Ross says:
OPS: On audio
OPS_Ewan says:
COMM: CEO: Be careful
aCMO_Bryn says:
*CO*:  Phaser sir.
OPS_Ewan says:
CO: Aye Sir! ::puts it on audio::
Borg says:
We are the Borg. Lower your shields and surrender your ships. We will add your biological and technological distinctiveness to our own. Your culture will adapt to service us. Prepare to be assimilated. Resistance is futile.
CEO_Russel says:
@COMM:  OPS:  We will.
TO_Sozorstennaj says:
@::scans for planets and asteroids and dilithium deposits::
CEO_Russel says:
@::Plots a course taking them out of the nebula.::
CNS_Farrel says:
::hears the comm, Getting a horrible feeling in her gut::
Host CO_Ross says:
OPS: Advise Mr. Russel of the audio message and on what heading it is emanating from
OPS_Ewan says:
CO: Aye Sir
FCO_Curb says:
::her heart begins to race::
CTO_Somak says:
ISS: Have any of you seen this shuttle before? ::opens the diagram onto a console, in their view::
Host CO_Ross says:
OPS: Yellow alert Mr. Ewan, if that is possible
aCMO_Bryn says:
::Not finding anything more, has a technician com and put them back into stasis storage::
OPS_Ewan says:
COMM: CEO: Be advised, I have received what seems to be a message from our good old mechanical friends
Host AGM_Erryn says:
ACTION: Amazingly, the Artemis successfully changes status to yellow alert. Shields raise.
OPS_Ewan says:
::sounds Yellow Alert klaxons::
CEO_Russel says:
@COMM:  Artemis:  OPS:  Understood.
FCO_Curb says:
::prepares her station for yellow alert::
TO_Sozorstennaj says:
@::raises the shuttle's shields::
OPS_Ewan says:
COMM: CEO: From these coordinates ::sends the coordinates::
CEO_Russel says:
@TO:  You read my thoughts.
aCMO_Bryn says:
::Looks up as the yellow alert sounds::  Hmmm... now what?
Host CO_Ross says:
OPS: Mr. Ewan, scan and locate the nearest planet, I'd feel safer behind a moon or some other planetoid body
CTO_Somak says:
::notices the yellow alert:: ISS: I must go. Remember what I told you. ::ducks off into the TL, and then onto the bridge::
OPS_Ewan says:
CO: Sir, shields are at 27% now
TO_Sozorstennaj says:
@CEO: I read intentions, sirrr.
aCMO_Bryn says:
::Removes her gown and then washes her hands.::
CEO_Russel says:
@::receives coordinates.::  COMM:  Artemis:  OPS:  Got them, we'll stay clear.
Borg says:
COMM: Artemis: I am Borg. Lower your shields.
OPS_Ewan says:
CO: Aye Sir ::begins planetary scans for a suitable planet to hide behind::
FCO_Curb says:
::starts plotting possible courses away from the nebula::
CNS_Farrel says:
::Looks at the nebula on the viewer, her mind occupied with images of the Borg cube suddenly popping out for them::
CEO_Russel says:
@TO:  Keep a eye out for the Borg ship.
CTO_Somak says:
::takes Tactical console, and senses the Borg presence::
OPS_Ewan says:
CO: Sir, the Borg wants us to lower our shields
TO_Sozorstennaj says:
@::taps his sensors and nods:: CEO: Aye, sirrr.
Host CO_Ross says:
OPS: Negative, 27%, they could most likely step through them..........no response
aCMO_Bryn says:
::Looks at her staff and sees that they are ready... have been since they found themselves here::
OPS_Ewan says:
CO: Aye Sir ::doesn't respond::
CEO_Russel says:
@TO:  Anything yet?
Host CO_Ross says:
FCO: MR. Curb, move us away from the nebula
FCO_Curb says:
::plots the course and speed and engages:: CO: Aye sir.
Borg says:
COMM: Artemis: Your culture will adapt to service us.
CNS_Farrel says:
::Reaches her mind out towards the nebula, searching for a presence...::
CTO_Somak says:
CO: We've got one torpedo launcher and three phaser banks ready to be engaged at your command.
Host CO_Ross says:
OPS: Mr. Ewan, recommend any headings as yet?
TO_Sozorstennaj says:
@ CEO: Enerrrgy rrreading, bearrring 217 marrrk 46. I'm getting dilithium at those coorrrrdinates as well. The cube, sirrr.
OPS_Ewan says:
CO: Not yet Sir, still working on it
Host CO_Ross says:
CTO: ::looks over at the CTO:: Very well, make ready, targeting scanners on
CTO_Somak says:
CO: Sir. ::nods, and activates weapons::
CEO_Russel says:
@TO:  Stealing from the Borg isn't an idea I like.  Find a map of this area in the database, it's an alternate reality, the sector must look the same.
aCMO_Bryn says:
::Finishes up writing the report on the three corps::
Host CO_Ross says:
FCO: Mr. Curb, match heading and best possible speed from the Borg, stay ahead as much as we can
CNS_Farrel says:
CO: Captain, I’m sensing both confusion and order from the Borg ship...
FCO_Curb says:
::plots heading to match:: CO: Aye sir.
Host CO_Ross says:
CNS: Mr. Farrel, do you know what you just stated? How is that possible?
Borg says:
COMM: Artemis: Resistance is futile!
CNS_Farrel says:
CO: I can't explain it, maybe the jump to this universe has severed their link to the collective.
FCO_Curb says:
::engages::
CTO_Somak says:
CO: Captain, we have to destroy the cube.
TO_Sozorstennaj says:
@::taps up a system file and looks it over for a reasonable looking planet nearby::
OPS_Ewan says:
CO: Sir, from my planetary scans, I can not find any nearby planets, need to get clear of the Nebula more. Also from what I can tell from the energy signature, they're not moving
CNS_Farrel says:
::Goes deeper...listening to the stream of thoughts on the cube....::
Host CO_Ross says:
OPS: They are not moving? see if you can scan into the cube
Host CO_Ross says:
CTO: How do you recommend that Mr. Somak, with what we have available
FCO_Curb says:
::sighs slightly at the OPS's good news but does not allow herself to relax just y et::
CTO_Somak says:
CO: Perhaps we could rally some ships in the area to join us.
aCMO_Bryn says:
::Seeing things are quiet at the moment, decides to wander up to the bridge::
OPS_Ewan says:
CO: Sir from what I can tell, not from a distance, at least with the Nebula
CNS_Farrel says:
::Feels slightly disembodied, her mind still on the Borg cube:: CO: I....sense the hive mind, but also....i sense individuals...
CTO_Somak says:
CO: However we do it, it must be done.
Host CO_Ross says:
CTO: I agree, come up with some ideas
TO_Sozorstennaj says:
@::frowns as he looks at his screen:: CEO: Hrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr, I have a possible system, but it will take us 3 days at maximum Warrrp.
CTO_Somak says:
CO: Sir. ::scans the cube for weapons::
aCMO_Bryn says:
::steps off onto the bridge, her eyes automatically looking for Jason::
OPS_Ewan says:
::continues with the scans of suitable planets while keeping tabs on the Borg::
CEO_Russel says:
@TO:  Damn.  Alright, I'll contact the ship, ask the captain what he wants us to do.
CNS_Farrel says:
::Listens to the voices of the individuals....trying to hear their thoughts....::
Borg says:
COMM: Artemis: Lower your shields and surrender your vessel.
TO_Sozorstennaj says:
@::nods::
Host CO_Ross says:
CTO: What about the Apollo's weapons? any possibilities there?
CEO_Russel says:
@COMM:  Artemis:  This is shuttle Apollo, we have found a dilithium deposit, but it is 3 days away at maximum speed, shall we proceed?
OPS_Ewan says:
::tries to shut out the Borg rhetoric::
aCMO_Bryn says:
::Not seeing him she frowns.  Then looks up as she hears the message::  Borg?
FCO_Curb says:
::begins to wonder if that is an automated recording::
OPS_Ewan says:
COMM: CEO: Wait for the ok
CEO_Russel says:
@COMM:  Artemis:  OPS:  Understood.
aCMO_Bryn says:
::Walks over to a console::  Computer:  Location of Commander MacMer.
OPS_Ewan says:
CO: Sir, Mr. Russel has found a dilithium deposit, 3 days away. Permission to proceed?
CTO_Somak says:
CO: We could send all of our shuttles out, but they would be easy targets to destroy.
Computer says:
aCMO:  Commander MacMer is in his quarters.
Host CO_Ross says:
CTO: The only operational one is the Apollo, and the ISS Shuttle.
aCMO_Bryn says:
Hmm... that's odd... *XO*:  Jason, what are you doing down in our quarters?
CEO_Russel says:
@::Brings the Apollo to a stop.::
aCMO_Bryn says:
::Receiving no answer, repeats the question::
OPS_Ewan says:
CO: Sir, what do you want Mr. Russel to do?
Host CO_Ross says:
::looks up at the chronometer above the main screen:: OPS: Your recommendations for Mr. Russel?
CNS_Farrel says:
CO: Sir, I'm definitely sensing individuals on the Borg ship, they are confused, and scared, and i believe disconnected from the Borg collective. ::Winces as she senses a disturbance::
aCMO_Bryn says:
::Concerned, glances around the bridge once more, then heads down quickly to her quarters::
CTO_Somak says:
::reads the shuttle logs:: Self: They've been destroyed? ::pulls up specifications for the Apollo::
OPS_Ewan says:
::with a confident look:: CO: He's our only hope and I have confidence in him. Also from what I can tell the Borg aren't going anywhere
aCMO_Bryn says:
::Arriving at her quarters enters the main room::  XO:  Jason?
CNS_Farrel says:
CO: Sir, I am loosing sense of the  individual drones, they are being re-assimilated...  
aCMO_Bryn says:
::Silence greets her::
FCO_Curb says:
::self: uh oh that does not sound good::
aCMO_Bryn says:
::Notices the kitchenette is cleared::
aCMO_Bryn says:
::Walks hesitantly into their bedroom.  Seeing  him lying on the floor, goes to him with a gasp::  XO:  Jason....
Borg says:
COMM: Artemis: We are the Borg.
OPS_Ewan says:
CO: Sir, but that doesn't mean they can't though
aCMO_Bryn says:
*Medical*:  This is Bryn, get me a medical team down her stat.
CTO_Somak says:
CO: Captain... I doubt we can make it, especially with our condition. If we lure them into the nebula, and hit them with a plasma discharge, it might destroy them.
CNS_Farrel says:
CO: The Borg have been weakened sir....if we are going to do anything, it has to be now...
OPS_Ewan says:
CO: But we need those dilithium crystals 
FCO_Curb says:
::mumbles "yeah, yeah we heard ya"::
Host AGM_Erryn says:
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