Host Jules says:
Avalon Station Summary - And What of Adelphous - Episode 2

It has been 16 hours since Avalon received orders to take the Hydra to render aid to Adelphous IV.  The Knights have just got word that the ion storm has passed a safe distance for the Hydra to be able to begin her mission.  You are to deliver medical aid to Adelphous IV.
Host Jules says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Resume Mission >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Host CO_Capt_Rushing says:
::near the Hydra checking over the contents listed on some PADDs.::
CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
::runs through the corridors of the Hydra with a large microscope in her arms, heading for Sickbay::
CSO_LTjg_Hawkes says:
:: on the bridge of the Hydra, completing software updates to sensor hardware::
CTO_Cmdr_PaladineSky says:
::rifle over back, walking onto Hydra, eager to return and start his own shop on Avalon, after just buying space::
Host CO_Capt_Rushing says:
::looks about the docking bay and steps aboard the Hydra, nods towards the CTO::
CTO_Cmdr_PaladineSky says:
::nods, enters airlock::
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
::On the bridge of the Hydra looking over Readiness reports::
CEO_Ens_Rydyll says:
::in the Hydra's Engineering room, making sure this replicator isn't as screwed up as the Station's was::
CSO_LTjg_Hawkes says:
::turns to the XO::  XO:  Commander, sensor upgrades are completed, running through the final diagnostics now.
CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
::turns left and enters Sickbay and gently places the microscope on the table::
Host CO_Capt_Rushing says:
::walks onto the Hydra's Bridge::   XO:  How are things looking for our mission?
CTO_Cmdr_PaladineSky says:
::opens armory, places rifle in armory, closes armory::
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
All: Captain On the Bridge!!
CSO_LTjg_Hawkes says:
::stands to::
Host CO_Capt_Rushing says:
ALL: At ease.
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
CO: We are almost ready to depart.
CEO_Ens_Rydyll says:
EO_Leo: Are you certain?
CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
::takes in a deep breath and looks at the staff:: Staff: Okay, lets get all this stuff stowed and Sickbay ship shape ::claps hands together::
CSO_LTjg_Hawkes says:
::returns to seat, monitoring sensor diagnostics::
CEO_Ens_Rydyll says:
<EO_Leo> CEO: Yes Ma'am, I've checked all systems twice.  We are ready to go.
Host Jules says:
<OPS_H'lo> COM: Hydra: Hydra, this is Avalon control, all mooring have been released, you are cleared for departure.
CTO_Cmdr_PaladineSky says:
::takes TL to main bridge::
CEO_Ens_Rydyll says:
*XO* We're ready down here when you are, Sir.
Host CO_Capt_Rushing says:
XO:  Good to hear.
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
ALL: Status report?
CTO_Cmdr_PaladineSky says:
::enters main bridge::
CSO_LTjg_Hawkes says:
::sets short and long ranger sensors to active mode, reviews sensor telemetry::
CSO_LTjg_Hawkes says:
XO:  Ready here boss.
CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
::watches the staff scurry around placing objects where they belong::
CTO_Cmdr_PaladineSky says:
::activates TAC1::
CSO_LTjg_Hawkes says:
::nods to the CTO as he enters::
CTO_Cmdr_PaladineSky says:
::nods to the CSO::
CSO_LTjg_Hawkes says:
::feels anxious::
CEO_Ens_Rydyll says:
::moves into the cramped Engineering office and begins to double check the system reports::
CTO_Cmdr_PaladineSky says:
XO: Fully operational
Host CO_Capt_Rushing says:
::listens in on the status reports coming in from different departments.:
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
*CMO* Horn to Slater.
CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
::hands a PADD to Ensign Morris and orders him and three med-techs to take a complete inventory of Sickbay::
CTO_Cmdr_PaladineSky says:
::inventories weapons systems::
CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
*XO*: Slater here
CSO_LTjg_Hawkes says:
::looks into a warning light on retro sensor element AE-51::
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
*XO*: Are you ready to depart Doctor?
CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
*XO*: Aye, ready as we'll ever be, sir.
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
*CMO*: Acknowledged. Horn Out.
CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
*XO* Slater out.
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
CO: All stations report ready.
CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
::hand the PADD to the ensign and leaves him and his med-techs to their work.  Enters her smallish office::
CSO_LTjg_Hawkes says:
::keys in enhanced display of that element, looks over the readout::  Self:  Mmm
CEO_Ens_Rydyll says:
::sees things seem to be in order::
CTO_Cmdr_PaladineSky says:
::checking shield generators and emitters, heat dispersal rates::
Host CO_Capt_Rushing says:
XO:  Aye, set course and engage.
CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
::pulls up the report on Adelphous IV::
CTO_Cmdr_PaladineSky says:
::monitoring warp power feed to phasers::
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
FCO: Maneuvering thrusters, Take us out of dock.
CSO_LTjg_Hawkes says:
::by-passes element AE-51 with redundant element AE-35, warning light flickers then goes out::
Host FCO_Wrng_Way says:
XO:  Aye Sir, maneuvering thrusters at one quarter.
CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
*CSO* Slater to Hawkes.
CSO_LTjg_Hawkes says:
::sends a text request to engineering to have the AE-51 unit replaced::  *CMO*:  Yes, doctor.
CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
*CSO* Anything unusual in the flora and fauna of Adelphous IV that we should know about?
CTO_Cmdr_PaladineSky says:
::updating torpedo inventories::
Host CEO_Ens_Rydyll says:
::gets a message from the CSO::
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
FCO: As soon as we are clear plot a course for the Adelphous system, warp 5
Host CEO_Ens_Rydyll says:
EO_Leo: Leo!  Get in here!
CSO_LTjg_Hawkes says:
::checks data file::  *CMO*: Its pretty much standard M class.  Plant life is a typical, except for a breed of cactus that has a habit of launching its needles at passers by who wonder too close.
Host CO_Capt_Rushing says:
XO:  What is known about Adelphous IV?
CEO_Ens_Rydyll says:
<EO_Leo> ::runs to the office:: CEO: Yes Ma'am?
CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
*CSO*Remind me not to get too close to those.......
CSO_LTjg_Hawkes says:
*CMO*:  There is a mile neural-toxin in the needles, shouldn't be a problem as long as you don't get too many hits
Host FCO_Wrng_Way says:
XO: Aye Sir, course plotted and will be laid in when we reach the outward sensor buoy.
Host CEO_Ens_Rydyll says:
EO: I thought everything was working?
CTO_Cmdr_PaladineSky says:
::thinks maybe body armor may be necessary for AT::
CEO_Ens_Rydyll says:
<EO_Leo> CEO: Yes Ma'am, it is.
CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
*CSO* I'll be sure to make a note of that, Lt.  I'll need to work with you closely on this, I want to see if anything that may have been introduced by the colonists may have been the cause.
CEO_Ens_Rydyll says:
EO: Then why is the CSO requesting the AE-51 unit be replaced?
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
CO: The system orbits a class k star, there are 15 planets in the system one of which is inhabited.
CEO_Ens_Rydyll says:
<EO_Leo> CEO: Don't know Ma'am, I'll go check it out right away.
CSO_LTjg_Hawkes says:
*CMO*:  It looks like the colonists had brought over a lot of plant species over as well, I'm sending you the list of what should be there.
CTO_Cmdr_PaladineSky says:
::making sure all personal weapons are charged::
CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
*CSO* I do appreciate it, thx.
CSO_LTjg_Hawkes says:
*CMO*:  Happy to help.  ::shakes head and kills the com. link::  Self:  Doctors.  
CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
::rolls eyes::
CEO_Ens_Rydyll says:
::watches as Leo darts out of the office::
CEO_Ens_Rydyll says:
::continues on with her file examination::
Host CO_Capt_Rushing says:
XO:  Do we know anything more about what is causing the viral infection?
CEO_Ens_Rydyll says:
<EO_Leo> ::grabs a kit and replacement unit and heads out::
CSO_LTjg_Hawkes says:
::monitors long range sensors, uses this time to calibrate the various arrays::
Host CO_Capt_Rushing says:
XO:  Are any of the other planets capable of sustaining any type of life?
CTO_Cmdr_PaladineSky says:
::aligns targeting sensors::
CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
::makes a note to inform the XO that any away team sent to the planet should wear EVA suits::
Host FCO_Wrng_Way says:
XO:  Sir, we have just passed the sensor buoys.  Course for Adelphous plotted and laid in.  Warp factor?
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
FCO: Warp Five
CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
::receives the PADD from Ensign Morris with the results of the inventory:: Morris: Thanks, you and the others can take your meal break now. ::smiles and watches him leave her office::
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
CO: Information is real sketchy at best, but nothing to indicate what is causing it.
CEO_Ens_Rydyll says:
<EO_Leo> ::pulls out the old unit and scans it::
Host FCO_Wrng_Way says:
FCO:  Warp five, Aye Sir.
CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
::looks back at the PADD and scrolls down the list::
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
CO: Its possible that its in the plant life.
CSO_LTjg_Hawkes says:
::sensors resynch for warp travel, indicators continue in the green::
CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
::sighs and feels useless down here, as if the walls are closing in on her::
Host CO_Capt_Rushing says:
XO:  We will just have to deal with whatever we come across.
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
CO: There are four other planets that can sustain life but the climates on them are rather cold.
CEO_Ens_Rydyll says:
<EO_Leo> ::finds a short in the unit that didn't show up before::
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
CO: We are ready.
CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
::stands and tosses the PADD on her desk.  Leaves her office and sickbay, leaving Moore in charge::
CEO_Ens_Rydyll says:
<EO_Leo> ::replaces it with the new unit and scans to make certain it's working properly::
Host CO_Capt_Rushing says:
XO:  Is anything known if any plant life or microbe life forms exist on those other four planets?
CTO_Cmdr_PaladineSky says:
::updates warp combat targeting for photon torpedoes::
Host FCO_Wrng_Way says:
ACTION:  The science console picks up a faint subspace signal on Star Fleet frequencies.
CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
::enters the closest TL:: TL: Bridge.
CEO_Ens_Rydyll says:
<EO_Leo> *CEO* Unit is replaced and operational.  It was a short, must have happened within the last 30 minutes.
CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
::rubs her arms, as if she feels a draft::
CEO_Ens_Rydyll says:
*EO* Acknowledged.
CSO_LTjg_Hawkes says:
XO:  Picking up a Starfleet signal, sir…Very weak.
CSO_LTjg_Hawkes says:
::tries to enhance the signal::
Host CO_Capt_Rushing says:
::hears a console beeping.::
CEO_Ens_Rydyll says:
*CSO* Lt. Hawkes, the unit has been replaced.  Please access it from your console to make certain you are reading it properly.
CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
::exits on the Hydra's bridge, her eyes automatically turn to the CTO::
Host CO_Capt_Rushing says:
::looks towards the CSO.::
CTO_Cmdr_PaladineSky says:
::feels Victoria's eyes on him and smiles::
CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
::smiles back, but lowers her eyes, as she knows he will be retiring from Starfleet soon, and this will be their last mission together::
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
CSO: On screen.
CSO_LTjg_Hawkes says:
XO:  I'm reading it as an automated log buoy...  ::gets more data::    Its from the Sharikahr!
CSO_LTjg_Hawkes says:
CO/XO:  Fixing the signal between the Carraya Star System and the Romulan Neutral Zone.
CTO_Cmdr_PaladineSky says:
::makes arrangements to stock his store with items::
CSO_LTjg_Hawkes says:
::puts the image on the main viewer::
CTO_Cmdr_PaladineSky says:
CO: A log buoy can mean only one thing, attack and or destruction, recommend red alert and notify SFC
CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
::looks towards the CSO and then over to the main viewer::
CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
::walks down to the command center and takes a seat::
CSO_LTjg_Hawkes says:
*CEO*:  Got it, thanks Engineering.
CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
::nods to the XO and CO::
CEO_Ens_Rydyll says:
::closes the comm. and goes back to work::
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
CTO: Bring the ship to red alert. Shields up.
CSO_LTjg_Hawkes says:
CO/XO:  Its only transmitting its transponder signal, we'll have to retrieve it to pull the data.
CTO_Cmdr_PaladineSky says:
::activates shields, charges weapons, activates red alert klaxon, recall all shifts to duty::
Host CO_Capt_Rushing says:
CTO:  make it so.
CSO_LTjg_Hawkes says:
::switches element AE-51 back on, indicators still read green...  Smiles::
CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
::checks on Sickbay to make sure all personnel are now at their station and not eating dinner::
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
CTO: Any Romulan ships in sensor range?
CTO_Cmdr_PaladineSky says:
XO: Scanning for any and all hostile ships
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
CO: Shall we set a course for the buoy?
CEO_Ens_Rydyll says:
::hears the red alert sound in Engineering and leaves her office for a main console::
CSO_LTjg_Hawkes says:
::gives tactical the bulk of the sensor resources::
Host CO_Capt_Rushing says:
XO: yes, set a course.
CTO_Cmdr_PaladineSky says:
::sends text request to CSO to look for neutrino emissions::
CEO_Ens_Rydyll says:
All EO's: Okay people man your stations.  We need teams on warp, impulse, shields, and weapons.
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
FCO: Set a course for the buoy. warp 7.
CTO_Cmdr_PaladineSky says:
XO: Negative on scans local ionic activity is heavy
CSO_LTjg_Hawkes says:
::runs short range sweep for neutrino sources::
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
CTO: Keep LRS active, I want to know if we get company before they arrive.
CSO_LTjg_Hawkes says:
::looks to the CTO and shakes his head "NO"::
CTO_Cmdr_PaladineSky says:
XO: Acknowledged
CTO_Cmdr_PaladineSky says:
CSO: ::nods::
CTO_Cmdr_PaladineSky says:
::sweeping with targeting sensors for something solid::
CEO_Ens_Rydyll says:
::moves to the ship status console and activates it::
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
CSO: See if you can break through some of the ionic activity.
CEO_Ens_Rydyll says:
::begins to add in shield status, engine status and weapons status::
CSO_LTjg_Hawkes says:
XO: Aye sir, working on it.  
CTO_Cmdr_PaladineSky says:
::feeds buoy location to CSO as a target hit::
CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
::watches the crew activity on the bridge and is very impressed and thinking it feels wonderful to be on a ship once more::
CEO_Ens_Rydyll says:
::watches as the display starts lighting up showing everything in working order::
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
FCO: Time to buoy location?
CSO_LTjg_Hawkes says:
::runs sensor correlation sweep::
Host FCO_Wrng_Way says:
XO:  At warp 8, 35 minutes Sir.
CSO_LTjg_Hawkes says:
::pulls sensor feeds through EME Filters, trying to clear the signal::
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
CO: Shall we increase to warp 8?
Host CO_Capt_Rushing says:
XO:  Yes, I feel that time is of the essence.
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
FCO: Increase to warp 8.
CTO_Cmdr_PaladineSky says:
CO: I have a target which looks like the buoy
Host FCO_Wrng_Way says:
XO:  Aye Sir, increasing to warp 8, engaged.
Host CO_Capt_Rushing says:
CTO:  Is it completely intact?
CSO_LTjg_Hawkes says:
::shakes head::  XO:  Sensors are as clean as I can make them, Commander.
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
CSO: Do scans show any type of debris in the vicinity of the buoy?
CTO_Cmdr_PaladineSky says:
CO: Unknown to far yet
CSO_LTjg_Hawkes says:
XO:  Having difficultly with sensor resolution sir.  So far I am reading debris, not in sufficient amount to account for the  Sharikahr
CSO_LTjg_Hawkes says:
XO:  A couple of big pieces so far showing.
CTO_Cmdr_PaladineSky says:
CO: Buoy is close to the neutral zone
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
CSO: Big enough to be a starship?
CSO_LTjg_Hawkes says:
::sets up a sensor boost by running it through the main deflector.  Crosses fingers it doesn't show up on engineering’s monitors::
Host CO_Capt_Rushing says:
CTO:  We will approach with extreme caution.  Keep weapons charged.
CSO_LTjg_Hawkes says:
XO:  Not even close.
CTO_Cmdr_PaladineSky says:
::sends textual objection to using the main deflector to CSO::
CTO_Cmdr_PaladineSky says:
CO: Aye
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
CSO: Will one of those pieces fit in the cargo bay?
CSO_LTjg_Hawkes says:
::sees the CTO's text, looks over and grins::  XO:  Sir, I could try boosting our sensor gain.  If I run the feeds through the main deflector, we could conceivably increase our range by about 25%
CTO_Cmdr_PaladineSky says:
XO: I object to using the main deflector, its should be reserved
CEO_Ens_Rydyll says:
::looks up to see her staff covering their duties well::
CTO_Cmdr_PaladineSky says:
XO: For shields, any problem occurs we will lose shield efficiency
CSO_LTjg_Hawkes says:
::checks display::  XO:  Not close enough yet sir.
CTO_Cmdr_PaladineSky says:
::drums fingers frowning::
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
CSO\CTO: Lets use the deflector dish. We are to close to the neutral zone to not know if somebody comes knocking.
CSO_LTjg_Hawkes says:
::looks over at the CTO again, wonders why Vulcan's always want to play things safe::
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
CTO: If we do get company we can take the modification offline.
CTO_Cmdr_PaladineSky says:
::frowns at the CSO, suppresses the urge to pinch him::
CSO_LTjg_Hawkes says:
Self:  Hope this doesn't blow out on us.  ::taps controls::
CTO_Cmdr_PaladineSky says:
::scowls at the CSO::
CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
::remains seated watching the drama around her::
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
CSO: Inform engineering we are using the deflector dish.
CSO_LTjg_Hawkes says:
XO:  Aye sir.
CTO_Cmdr_PaladineSky says:
::doesn’t share his toys well::
Host FCO_Wrng_Way says:
ACTION:  30 minutes have elapsed and nothing of importance has happened.
Host CO_Capt_Rushing says:
::looks from one person to another as they skillfully do their jobs.::
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
CO: I am nervous being this close to the neutral zone.
CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
::picks up a PADD and resumes her research of the planet, and it's colonists::
CSO_LTjg_Hawkes says:
*CEO*:  Engineering, bridge.  I am setting up a direct pull from the sensors through the main deflector; she's going to run a little hot.  But it’s nothing to worry about.
CSO_LTjg_Hawkes says:
::  Taps controls ::  CO/XO:  Modifications ready.
Host CO_Capt_Rushing says:
XO:  I am sure we are all a little nervous.  We will get what we can from the buoy and head to Adelphous IV.
CTO_Cmdr_PaladineSky says:
XO: Shields at 85%
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
CTO: Why?
CEO_Ens_Rydyll says:
*CSO* Understood.
CSO_LTjg_Hawkes says:
::grins::
CTO_Cmdr_PaladineSky says:
XO: By using the main deflector disk for sensors you logically reduce the deflector's support to shields
CSO_LTjg_Hawkes says:
CO/XO:  Getting a strange energy signature
CEO_Ens_Rydyll says:
EO_Neo: Get a team ready to over ride the deflector controls if this doesn't work::
CEO_Ens_Rydyll says:
<EO_Neo> CEO: Aye Ma'am.
Host CO_Capt_Rushing says:
CSO:  Where is the location of this energy signature?
CSO_LTjg_Hawkes says:
CO:  Its coming from the buoy.
CSO_LTjg_Hawkes says:
CO/XO:  It matches a signature tagged to a species known as the D'Vor.  They were last encountered by the USS Seleya on Stardate 9703.09
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
CSO: What do we know about them?
CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
::sits up a little straighter and mutters under her breath:: D'Vor?
CSO_LTjg_Hawkes says:
::calls up data on the D'Vor::  XO:  Calling it up.
Host CO_Capt_Rushing says:
CSO:  And what happened with that encounter?
CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
:;recalls that her Aunt Maggie Praxton died saving the USS Artemis from them::
CTO_Cmdr_PaladineSky says:
CO: I have 2 Federation contacts at extreme range
CSO_LTjg_Hawkes says:
CO/XO:  They are listed as a hostile species.
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
CO: Great! Just what we need.
Host CO_Capt_Rushing says:
CTO:  Inform them of our current situation.
CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
::prays that Adelphous hasn't met up with the D'Vor::
CTO_Cmdr_PaladineSky says:
::sends message to Federation ships regarding current situation::
CEO_Ens_Rydyll says:
::records the shields at 85% and receives word from Neo that his team is ready to over ride the deflector tie in, if necessary::
XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
CSO: Stand by on using the modification to the deflector dish. CTO Keep shields at maximum.
Host FCO_Wrng_Way says:
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