XO_Somak says:
Captain's Log, Stardate 10202.01, Lt. Cmdr. Somak Filling in. The Artemis was recalled to investigate a spatial disturbance. The Captain is in his RR, and has ordered me to take command of the ship.

Host SM_Sergio says:
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XO_Somak says:
::sits in the chair, tapping away at his computer::

Host SM_Sergio says:
<Artemis OPS> XO : Sir... We're ready to depart.. Shall I get us clearance from the SB?

FCO_Teasley says:
*COMM*SB: This is USS-Artemis requesting clearance for departure

Host SM_Sergio says:
<Artemis OPS> ::grins::

CMO_Mea`e says:
;:In sickbay, in her office, completing the comparison between the manifest and what had been ordered.::

Host SM_Sergio says:
<SB385 OPS> COMM FCO : You have clearance.. Godspeed Artemis.

XO_Somak says:
COM: SB: Uh.. what he said. Please

CNS_Farrel says:
::Enters the bridge from turbo, walking down to the command area::

FCO_Teasley says:
*COMM*SB: Acknowledged

CEO_Russel says:
::in his office, going through the progress reports on the repairs to the ship.::

XO_Somak says:
FCO: Mr. Teasley, take us out, quarter impulse until we clear the starbase.

FCO_Teasley says:
XO: Releasing docking clamps

Host SM_Sergio says:
ACTION : With a thud, the docking clamps are released and the Artemis is ready to fly...

CNS_Farrel says:
::takes her seat next Somak:: XO: What's happening?

XO_Somak says:
FCO: ::nods:: Engage Commander.

FCO_Teasley says:
XO: Aye sir ::increases speed to 1/4 impulse::

XO_Somak says:
CNS: ::turns abruptly:: A subspace rift appeared on LRS, we're investigating.

Host SM_Sergio says:
ACTION : The Artemis gracefully starts moving

CNS_Farrel says:
::Nods, looking around the empty bridge::

FCO_Teasley says:
XO: We're at 1/4 impulse sir

Host XO_Somak says:
FCO: Once we're clear of the starbase, plot a course to the rift and engage, warp 5.

FCO_Teasley says:
XO: Aye sir

Host SM_Sergio says:
ACTION : A proximity warning klaxon beeps on the FCO's console.. A WorkBee is flying to close to the Artemis.

CMO_Mea`e says:
::Tosses the PADD onto her desk and stands, heading out of sickbay::

CNS_Farrel says:
*CMO* Doctor, are you busy?  We're a little short-handed on the bridge.

FCO_Teasley says:
::sees the warning light::

CEO_Russel says:
::scrolls down on his PADD.::

Host SM_Sergio says:
ACTION : The WorkBee seems to be having trouble. It's not steering, and it's headed straight for the bridge section of the Artemis.

Host XO_Somak says:
::picks up the warning on his arm computer:: FCO: All stop. Let it clear.

CMO_Mea`e says:
*CNS*:  Short handed?  Did we leave some people behind?  I was just heading down to engineering.

FCO_Teasley says:
::stops the ship::

FCO_Teasley says:
XO: Full stop sir

Host XO_Somak says:
FCO: Put it on main viewer.

CMO_Mea`e says:
::Stops before the TL, waiting to see which way she was going, up or down.::

FCO_Teasley says:
::activates the viewscreen::

Host SM_Sergio says:
<OPS> CO : Captain, I’m receiving a report from the Starbase. Seems that WorkBee's controls are not working. We should move out of its way..

CNS_Farrel says:
*CMO* good question I w-  ::Trails off seeing the pod heading straight for them::

Host SM_Sergio says:
ACTION : The WorkBee is still closing the Bridge section.. The crew on the OBS lounge can no see it clearly

Host XO_Somak says:
OPS: Not working? FCO: Use the thrusters to get us out of the way.

CMO_Mea`e says:
*CNS*  Counselor?  You were what?

Host SM_Sergio says:
ACTION : A Runabout approaches from inside the SB

FCO_Teasley says:
XO: Aye sir ::fires up thrusters::

CNS_Farrel says:
*CMO* Doctor, I suggest you brace yourself....we're taking evasive action...

Host XO_Somak says:
OPS: Does it require assistance? We can grab it in a tractor beam if necessary.

Host SM_Sergio says:
ACTION : The Artemis slides away from the WorkBee's path. The Runabout quickly grabs the WorkBee in a tractor beam, and tractors it away from the middle of the Starbase docking space

Host XO_Somak says:
Self: Peculiar.. FCO: Resume course.

CMO_Mea`e says:
Brace myself?  ::Looks around at the hallway::  We just left the starbase...  ::Moves to a hand railing near a computer console::

FCO_Teasley says:
XO: Aye sir

FCO_Teasley says:
::increases speed to 1/4 impulse again::

CNS_Farrel says:
::giggles to herself:: *CMO* Nevermind, crisis averted.  See you on the bridge.  ::Cuts the comm::

CMO_Mea`e says:
::Looks up at the ceiling::  That was interesting.  And I guess ‘tis up, not down.  ::Moves to the TL::

Host XO_Somak says:
::looks over to the counselor briefly, looking curiously, then back at the main viewer::

FCO_Teasley says:
XO: We're about the clear the Starbase

CMO_Mea`e says:
::Steps into the TL::  Computer:  Bridge.

Host SM_Sergio says:
ACTION : The Artemis reaches the now open Starbase doors

Host XO_Somak says:
::a little edgy, always wondering how big these things are going to get that they can fit entire ships without too much struggle::

CMO_Mea`e says:
::Steps from the TL onto the bridge.::

Host SM_Sergio says:
ACTION : The Artemis clears the space doors

FCO_Teasley says:
XO: Increasing speed to full impulse sir

CMO_Mea`e says:
::Walks over to the counselor on the quiet bridge::  CNS:  My goodness, where is everyone?

CNS_Farrel says:
CMO:  I guess they didn't make it in time....I don't suppose your familiar with the science station?  

Host XO_Somak says:
::notices the CMO enter, glad that someone will actually start breaking the 6 feet of ice in the room::

FCO_Teasley says:
XO: We're ready for warp

CMO_Mea`e says:
CNS:  Well... like all StarFleet officers, I have been trained at all the various stations.  So I know the basics.  If you want anything fancy though... ::Shrugs::

Host XO_Somak says:
FCO: Engage, Commander.

FCO_Teasley says:
XO: Aye sir ::engages warp engines::

CNS_Farrel says:
CMO: Good...we'll be approaching a subspace anomaly soon and we'll need full scans.

FCO_Teasley says:
::increases speed to warp 5::

Host SM_Sergio says:
ACTION : The Artemis jumps into warp with the usual speeding up scene.

CMO_Mea`e says:
::Eyes open wide::  CNS:  An anomaly?  Note, I did say nothing fancy.

CEO_Russel says:
::feels the jump to warp, puts his PADD down and heads out of his office.::

CMO_Mea`e says:
::Heads over to the science station wondering where Sozori is... he can have medical next time.  Smiles at the thought::

FCO_Teasley says:
XO: Our ETA to the perimeter of the disturbance is 4 hours sir

CNS_Farrel says:
CMO: You'll be wonderful, I’m sure.

CMO_Mea`e says:
::Turns to look back::  CNS:  I will hold you to that when disaster visits. ::Smiles::

CMO_Mea`e says:
::Looks at the station with a wrinkled brow and enters her command codes.::

Host SM_Sergio says:
ACTION : A few more crewmen fill up the bridge, as officers finish readying themselves for a mission

CNS_Farrel says:
::giggles::

CMO_Mea`e says:
::Pulls up the station’s schematics.::

CMO_Mea`e says:
::Mumbles::  Let's see... LRS are here, and SRS are here and... ::activates the sensors.::

Host SM_Sergio says:
ACTION : A loud screeching noise fills the bridge. Seems like the CMO accidentally activated a hypersonic pulse on the bridge

CNS_Farrel says:
::startled, her hands leap to cover her ears::

FCO_Teasley says:
::covers his ears::

CMO_Mea`e says:
::Puts her hands to her ears::  What the...

Host XO_Somak says:
::feels a headache enter instantly as the ringing gets louder::

CMO_Mea`e says:
::Shuts things down::

CEO_Russel says:
::looks around ME and the crewmen working like a well-oiled machine.::

FCO_Teasley says:
::tries to keep from screaming::

CMO_Mea`e says:
::Glares::  All right, who's been altering sensors.

Host XO_Somak says:
All: Would someone turn that off? ::rather annoyed now::

Host SM_Sergio says:
ACTION : A warning appears on the Science console, about the level of noise on the bridge

Host SM_Sergio says:
ACTION : A few crewman drop to the floor unconscious

Host SM_Sergio says:
ACTION : The screeching stops

CNS_Farrel says:
::Shouting over the scream:: CMO: It has changed a little since those academy days...try the big yellow button.

CEO_Russel says:
::moves to a console.::

Host XO_Somak says:
CMO: Excellent work Lieutenant. You successfully destroyed the peace.

CMO_Mea`e says:
::Frowns::  Don't look at me... I didn't do anything.

FCO_Teasley says:
::takes his hands away from his ears::

Host SM_Sergio says:
<EO on ME> CEO : Sir.. We're getting reading of fluctuations on the EPS grid in deck 7 section 15. A security officer has reported an open panel, but you have not authorized any work on that section...

Host XO_Somak says:
CMO: ::grunts:: Well, there's a few crew here to attend to.

FCO_Teasley says:
::breathes heavily::

CNS_Farrel says:
::uncovers her ears, still ringing loudly::

CMO_Mea`e says:
::Looks at the schematics and compares them to the station.::  XO:  I have no idea what set that off.  According to the schematics, sensors should have activated.

FCO_Teasley says:
XO: Permission to replicate some earplugs sir

CMO_Mea`e says:
::Seeing someone motioning to her, heads over to the unconscious crew member.::

CEO_Russel says:
EO:  That's odd, is anyone in that area?

CMO_Mea`e says:
::Bends down and gently checks them out.::

Host XO_Somak says:
FCO: Unnecessary, we'll just get the doctor to take a look at all of us.

Host SM_Sergio says:
<EO>CEO : No sir.. No one there.. At least, according to sensors..

FCO_Teasley says:
XO: Understood

CMO_Mea`e says:
FCO:  Beam these two to sickbay please.  I will have my staff attend to them there.

CMO_Mea`e says:
::Stands back::

Host XO_Somak says:
CMO: Doctor, You better give everyone on the bridge a checking.

CNS_Farrel says:
XO: Commander, you look, strained.

FCO_Teasley says:
CMO: Yes doctor ::locks on and beams the crewmen to sickbay::

CMO_Mea`e says:
*Sickbay*:  Two officers incoming.  Check their hearing.  They just suffered high Sonics.

CEO_Russel says:
EO:  Alright, I'll go check it out, run another scan, if you pick up someone, let me know.

Host XO_Somak says:
CNS: I don't have much of a tolerance for loud noises Commander...

Host SM_Sergio says:
<EO> CEO : Aye sir.. ::scurries off::

CMO_Mea`e says:
XO:  I am on it.  ::Sigh::  We had best get someone up here from engineering though if you want scans.

CMO_Mea`e says:
::Pulling out her medical scanner, adjusts it and checks out the XO.::

CEO_Russel says:
::grabs his toolkit and a phaser, then heads out of ME.::

Host SM_Sergio says:
<TO> XO : Sir... I'm picking up a strange energy signature... ::pauses for a second:: I think..

CMO_Mea`e says:
XO: Can you hear this?  ::activates a small device.::

CEO_Russel says:
::puts the phaser on his belt and makes his way to the TL.::

Host SM_Sergio says:
ACTION : The XO cringes at the sound

Host XO_Somak says:
CMO: Yes, I can. ::cringes::

CMO_Mea`e says:
::Frowns::  XO:  That should not have hurt at all.

FCO_Teasley says:
CMO: Doc, what are you doing?

Host SM_Sergio says:
<TO> XO : Sir?

CMO_Mea`e says:
FCO:  Something is not right here.

Host XO_Somak says:
TO: Can you get a scan of it?

CMO_Mea`e says:
::Looks at her medical scanner, checking it out.::

CEO_Russel says:
::Enters TL.:: TL:  Deck 7.

Host SM_Sergio says:
<TO> XO : Negative sir... As I said, I’m not sure of what I’m picking up.. One minute it's there, the other it's not..

Host XO_Somak says:
TO: Enter it into the log and keep a sharp eye on it.

CMO_Mea`e says:
XO:  I am getting paranoid about trying anything at the moment.

Host XO_Somak says:
::shaking his head from the pain::

Host SM_Sergio says:
<TO> CO : Aye sir..

Host XO_Somak says:
CMO: I guess it's not all that bad... I can resume.

CMO_Mea`e says:
::Lays a hypo at the juncture of his neck::  XO:  For the pain.

CMO_Mea`e says:
XO: It shouldn't have hurt at all.  It was set at a sound most humans can not hear, so you should have heard it lightly.

FCO_Teasley says:
CMO: Only a dog could hear something like that

CEO_Russel says:
::Exits TL onto deck 7.  Passes by the Main lounge's entrance and heads for section 15.::

Host XO_Somak says:
::glares at the FCO:: CMO: I'm not human, doctor.

CMO_Mea`e says:
FCO:  Well, not exactly, but the idea is correct.

FCO_Teasley says:
XO: I didn't mean like that sir

CNS_Farrel says:
::Holds in her giggles, the corner of her mouth smiling::

Host XO_Somak says:
All: Uh anyway...

CMO_Mea`e says:
XO:  Canines often have superior hearing.  Their brains are more developed towards it and smelling.

Host SM_Sergio says:
ACTION : As the CEO reaches section 15, he indeed finds an open panel, and a security officer guarding its entrance::

Host SM_Sergio says:
<Sec> CEO : Sir... I understand this repair was not authorized?

CNS_Farrel says:
::Rises, and walks over to tactical:: TO: Is the sensor blip in visual range?

CMO_Mea`e says:
::Checks him out further::  XO:  I can only assume the loud noise had an opposite effect on you.  Instead of deadening nerves, it made you more sensitive.  Other then that, you seem to check out fine.

CEO_Russel says:
SEC:  That's correct... did you check it out?

Host XO_Somak says:
::sticks a hand to his head:: CMO: Thank you doctor.

Host SM_Sergio says:
<TO> CNS : Well.. ::shrugs:: From what I can tell.. it's following us.. I've tried visual sensors, but nothing's there.. Maybe it's some kind of sensor echo.. I've tried everything I can think of to identify it… Maybe the Science department will have a better chance of figuring it out

CMO_Mea`e says:
::Moves to the next officer.::

Host SM_Sergio says:
<SEC> CEO : Negative sir.. My tricorder didn't show any life signs, so I just stayed behind till you showed up to see what happened here..

Host XO_Somak says:
::shakes it off:: FCO: What's our ETA?

CEO_Russel says:
::takes his tricorder from his belt.::  SEC:  I hope I didn't make you wait too long.

CNS_Farrel says:
TO: Any signs to indicate a cloaking field?

FCO_Teasley says:
XO: Checking

Host SM_Sergio says:
<TO> CNS : No ma'am… Tetrion scan came up empty…

Host SM_Sergio says:
<SEC> CEO : That's what we're here for, sir, no problem…

Host XO_Somak says:
CNS: Can you sense anything, Ms Farrel?

CEO_Russel says:
::scans the open panel.::

FCO_Teasley says:
XO: 3.5 hours sir

CMO_Mea`e says:
::Finishes checking everyone::

CNS_Farrel says:
::Checks the bearing of the signature opening her mind in that direction:: XO: Hmmm...

CEO_Russel says:
::makes a quick scan of the Security officer at the same time.::

CMO_Mea`e says:
XO:  Except for some slight ringing which will pass, there has been no permanent damage.

Host XO_Somak says:
CMO: And the collapsed crewmen?

CEO_Russel says:
::puts his tricorder back onto his belt.::

CMO_Mea`e says:
XO:  My staff says they will be fine.  They suggest a day of rest, but if necessary, they can return to duty.

Host XO_Somak says:
CMO: No, they should be fine resting.

CMO_Mea`e says:
::Nods and looks back at the science station::  XO:  You want me to try again?

CEO_Russel says:
SEC:  Alright, well thanks for watching it for me, I'll take it from there.

CNS_Farrel says:
::Feels the space between the ship and whatever is out there....like shining a flashlight into a dark corner::

Host SM_Sergio says:
<SEC> ::nods:: CEO : I'll wait, sir.. Just in case..

Host XO_Somak says:
CMO: Hmmm... I suppose so. But be careful.

Host SM_Sergio says:
<TO> CNS : Well.. now it's gone... I'm not picking it up anymore..

CEO_Russel says:
SEC:  Fine, suit yourself.

CEO_Russel says:
::bends down and crawls in.::

CMO_Mea`e says:
XO:  I was always good at puzzles, which flowed over to schematics.  I can only go by what is there, not what is not there.

CNS_Farrel says:
TO: Interesting... XO: Sir, i'm not sensing anything out there.

CEO_Russel says:
::arrives at the EPS junction, checks it.::

FCO_Teasley says:
::returns to the helm::

FCO_Teasley says:
::realigns course heading::

Host XO_Somak says:
CMO: I'm sure doctor. Perhaps an investigation is required?

CMO_Mea`e says:
::Steps back over to the station::  XO:  Maybe the updates did not go through.  I hope.  otherwise, I will be afraid to do anything more.  Let’s try that.

CEO_Russel says:
::notices a hydrospanner lying on the floor.  Picks it up, notices it has SB 385 markings on it.  Puts it in his toolkit, guessing the SB crew has forgotten it there.::

CMO_Mea`e says:
Computer:  Match current configuration with main science console with schematics and adjust accordingly, outlining changes in red.

FCO_Teasley says:
XO: Course heading resumed sir

CNS_Farrel says:
::Walks back to her chair, sits:: 

Host XO_Somak says:
::nods again to the FCO::

CMO_Mea`e says:
::Sigh::  My goodness....  no wonder.  Makes note of the various corrections.

CMO_Mea`e says:
::With one hand tracing the schematics, begins to activate the sensors.::

CEO_Russel says:
::sees the junction seems to be misaligned.  Looks in his kit for the right tool and begins to realign it.::

Host XO_Somak says:
::leans further back into his chair, settling in::

CNS_Farrel says:
::Her mind lingers on the mysterious blip::

CMO_Mea`e says:
::Sighs as the sensors activate with no further troubles::  CNS:  I believe I have this now.

FCO_Teasley says:
::checks the nav. computer::

Host SM_Sergio says:
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