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Deep Space 102 - 10703.23
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Episode:  "Somebody's Out There Somewhere..."
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Previously at DS102:
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The station and the USS Scorpius were overseeing defensive preparations in case of a race known as the Avatars used their artificial wormhole technology to attempt aggressive penetration into the Alpha quadrant.  Reportedly, they once ruled the Milky Way galaxy and are seeking to establish dominance here again.  Apparently technically superior and diverse, many things are being planned to detect and hopefully repel these mysterious invaders should they attempt to reclaim what was their ancient kingdom.  The question is...can they be ready?  Or are they simply unprepared for the onslaught of the millennium?
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SO_Flask says:
:: In his quarters, in meditation, and forgetting to set the alarm to alert him to his duty shift::
CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
::double-checks the anti-Avatar viral algorithm::
OPS_LtCmdr_Benson says:
::Walking out of the turbolift into Main Operations, carrying one small PADD and one large one::
CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
::in Main OPS check on progress::
OPS_LtCmdr_Benson says:
::Steps up to the Operations station and sets the PADDs down on the console::
TO_Ens_Sanor says:
::stands at the tactical station in Main OPS checking some of the new system controls::
CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
CO: Capt. Horn, I think I might have something...
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CEO/OPS: Commander Master, Commander Benson, I would like to hear your report on the progress.
CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
::Looks around:: *SO*:  Horn to Ensign Flask.
OPS_LtCmdr_Benson says:
::Taps the console to check on the cargo manifests.  Looks for the huge order from Starfleet Supply::
CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
CEO:  What is it, Commander?
SO_Flask says:
:: Hears the page he taps the badge laying on his bed:: *CO*: Yes, Ma'am?
OPS_LtCmdr_Benson says:
::Looks up from her display:: SC: My team and I were unable to discover any type of energy weapon to destabilize the wormholes, so I've spent the last week designing a defense platform.  I'm afraid we're going to have to use quantum torpedoes after all, Sir.  ::Taps the console::
CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
*SO*:  Your duty shift started 10 minutes ago, Ensign.  I can't see you at your console ....
CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
SC/CO: Using the data from Dy'yby'lys' sensor logs, I've been able to create a virus to disable just about anything the Avatars might throw at us.  Unfortunately, I can't get a good simulation because I'm afraid I might inadvertently infect our own computer systems.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
OPS: Well, if that is the only solution... Then, it will be welcome, Benson. ;;raises an eyebrow::
OPS_LtCmdr_Benson says:
::Smiles when she sees the order from Starfleet Supply has arrived:: SC: The order from Starfleet supply has arrived, Sir...including our new sensor grid.  Seems the Admiral is as good as his word.
CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
CEO:  Understood.  Can you test it on a shuttle, independent of the Station itself?
CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
OPS: That Adm. Taylor has a lot of pull on SFC.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
OPS: Remember to send him a bottle of Romulan Ale.... ::lowers his voice:: Er... Old Earth's Scotch to the Admiral
SO_Flask says:
:: Eyes fly open and he looks at the chronometer:: *CO*: Koovach No!! Sorry ma'am, I am on my way.  ::Grabs a shirt and runs out of quarters towards his post::
CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
::chuckles at the SO's remark:: *SO*:  I'll forgive you just this once ....
OPS_LtCmdr_Benson says:
SC: Done, Sir.  ::Picks up the large PADD and heads over to the SC's position, tapping on the buttons to activate the display:: This is my defense platform design, Sir.  ::Holds it up for him to see::
CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
CO: Unfortunately, that can't be done due to the fact we can't risk anyone piloting it when the sim. takes hold, and we can't do a remote, as it could again spread onto the station.
CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
CO/SC: However, I have devised a way to deliver it.
SO_Flask says:
:: Runs into main ops and trips falling flat on his face in front of the CO::
CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
CEO:  So we test as we use.  Cute.  Let's hear the delivery idea ... ::stops as the SO falls flat in front of her::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::grabs the OPS PADD and start studying it:: OPS: Impressive work, Commander. The only question I have... Is the Comm link algorithm between the platform and the Station Computer reliable?
CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
SO:  So glad to see you could finally make it....
OPS_LtCmdr_Benson says:
SC: As you can see, the platform is quite large.  It uses two sensor pods to detect the wormholes, relay readings back to the station, control the weapons, etc.  Four launchers will rotate 360 degrees as necessary and launch the quantum torpedoes.
SO_Flask says:
:: Jumps up and tries to look composed as he faces the CO:: CO: Reporting for duty.
CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
CO: I'll put the program onto a Class III probe, and it'd launch near an Avatar wormhole.  The program would be in sleep mode and would only activate if any sensor, other than that of a Federation, Klingon, Romulan, Cardassian or Ferengi scan of any type sweeps it.
CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
SO:  Go.  And don't be late again, Ensign.

OPS_LtCmdr_Benson says:
SC: We'll be able to resupply the torpedoes as necessary.  The link is reliable, Sir.  ::Frowns, thinking maybe the SC doesn't think she knows her duties::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
OPS: ::pays particular attention to the quantum torpedoes launchers:: Well thought... How about the platform shielding?
SO_Flask says:
CO: Yes, ma'am.  ::Heads over to his station and begins processing some of the data gathered thus far::
CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
CEO:  Could this idea be tied in with the platform?
CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
::looks over at OPS:: CO: I believe so.
CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
CEO:  Work on it with Cmdr Benson, nice work.
OPS_LtCmdr_Benson says:
SC: Shielding is standard Starfleet issue, with a few modifications.
CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
OPS: Benson, would you be able to incorporate Class III probes into the stock of the platforms?
SC_Capt_Marek says:
OPS: Such us?
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::taps on the PADD::
OPS_LtCmdr_Benson says:
CEO: Probes?  My design does not allow for additional equipment.  I will have to redesign my entire platform!  ::Frowns::
CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
OPS: Sorry, but that's how I'd deliver my computer virus.  An Avatar sensor sweep of a Class III probe.
OPS_LtCmdr_Benson says:
CEO: I thought we decided to send the virus on a communication carrier wave?
CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
::moves over to the young officer at tactical:: TO:  I haven't had the chance to welcome you aboard, Ensign.
CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
OPS: Unfortunately, I've found a carrier wave will be too dangerous for this virus.
TO_Ens_Sanor says:
::finishes checking the systems look up to the CO:: CO: Glad to be aboard, sir.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::senses the storm forming around the CEO and the OPS chat, so tries to mediate between them::
CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
OPS: It might feed back into Federation systems.
OPS_LtCmdr_Benson says:
CEO: If we use a communication carrier wave, we can just use the communication devices in the sensor pods.  Why waste perfectly good probes?
SO_Flask says:
self: I can't believe my first day on alpha shift and I am already looking like a freaking clown in front of the captain.  What’s next, an exploding cigar?
SC_Capt_Marek says:
OPS/CEO: I think you have done wonderful jobs. See to coordinate your ideas. Not to confront them
CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
OPS: The probes will not be wasted... ::stops when the SC intervenes:: SC: Yes, sir.
CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
::smiles:: TO:  Take a look around, Ensign.  Not everyone gets a chance to come out here.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CEO/OPS: I will now leave to discuss some options. When I come back I want a full written report on your conclusion. Both are to sign it.
OPS_LtCmdr_Benson says:
CEO: What makes you think your probes will work?  As soon as their detected they will be destroyed.  There won't be enough time for the virus to infect their systems.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::moves next to the CO, and joins her in welcoming aboard the new TO::
CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
OPS: Actually, it would.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO: ::nods::
CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
SC:  Captain Marek.  How go the plans?
CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
OPS: As soon as any kind of sensor hits it, other than one from the Alpha or Beta quadrants, the virus will automatically activate.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
TO: Ensign Sanor, good to see that you are already installed and fulfilling your obligations. Welcome aboard.
CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
OPS: It will piggyback onto the sensor wave back to the scanning ship, and BLAMO!  The Avatar ship goes offline.
TO_Ens_Sanor says:
::shakes his head a bit:: CO: being this deep is always interesting SC: Thank you, sir. ::he listens to OPS and CEO as he converses with the Captains::
OPS_LtCmdr_Benson says:
::Is furious with the CEO and grits her teeth as she speaks:: CEO: If you insist on using probes then I suggest you design your own platform to deploy them because I'm not spending another entire week redesigning my platform!
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO: Captain, although some sparky brainstorming, I think we are rapidly progressing. The platform design is a good conception. I think I will pose a strong defense against the Avatars
CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
OPS: Benson, we can substitute one torpedo from each platform for a probe.  They use the same launcher.
OPS_LtCmdr_Benson says:
::Hears a beep coming from the Operations console and moves quickly to her station:: SC/CO: Sir, incoming tactical alert from the USS Maru!  They're detecting energy readings matching those we detected when we first encountered the Avatar wormhole.  Their position is approximately 20 light-minutes from the station.
CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
::winks at Marek as she addresses the TO:: TO:  Don't worry about those two .. They're usually at each other's throats nearly every day ...
CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
SC:  Is the Scorpius ready?
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::winks back at the CO:: TO: And some blood stains are usually found over their consoles... But regardless that, nothing happens.
SO_Flask says:
:: Watches the numbers crossing his screen and starts playing mental bingo letting the numbers be the numbers called::
OPS_LtCmdr_Benson says:
::Hears the CEO's suggestion and grits her teeth and thinks: Yeah, sure, I'll substitute your stupid probes for my torpedoes!  I'll send those torpedoes up your Klingon...as...:: CEO: No!
CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
::gets serious as she hears OPS::
TO_Ens_Sanor says:
::opens his mouth to reply then hears ops and turns his attention to the console verifying the readings::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::rushes to the Tactical Station:: *Station wide: All Senior Staff is to report to duty.
CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
OPS: Why must you be so unreasonable with me?  I'm only asking for one slot at each platform.  ::thinks: I might just shoot a torpedo up your Terran...::
CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
OPS/CEO:  If the two of you can stop yelling at each other for one minute ... I suggest you get this thing operational now!
OPS_LtCmdr_Benson says:
TO: Sending their position to your console.  Try to get a lock on the energy readings.  ::Taps her console::
CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
::prepares a Class III probe with a dormant virus for launch::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO: I follow your thinking. Let's take the Scorpius there to support the Maru.
TO_Ens_Sanor says:
::takes the information from ops, then performs a narrow beam scan attempting to lock on the energy readings::
SO_Flask says:
:: Snaps out of it and starts running the science scanners trying to get any readings he can. ::
CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
SC:  We may not need to.  OPS:  What is the range of that thing?
OPS_LtCmdr_Benson says:
SC/CO: I've instructed the cargo guys to load a quantity of quantum torpedoes onto the Scorpius, Sirs.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
OPS: Acknowledged
CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
SC/CO: I have the virus on one Class III probe that was already loaded aboard the ship ready to go, sir, ma'am.
OPS_LtCmdr_Benson says:
CO: My platform?  It's not even built yet, Sir.  I suggest we use the Scorpius and the quantum torpedoes for now.
CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
OPS:  Understood.  Have all senior personnel report to the Scorpius immediately.  We leave 5 minutes ago, people!
CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
CO: Yes, ma'am!  ::rushes to the TL::
SO_Flask says:
:: Sets the stations SCI scanners to automatic and heads for the ship::
TO_Ens_Sanor says:
::transmits the locations of the energy signatures to the Scorpius before heading to the TL::
OPS_LtCmdr_Benson says:
CO: Aye, Captain.  ::Taps the console opening a ship-wide COM:: *Station-wide*: Attention, all senior staff.  This is LtCmdr. Benson, all senior staff report to the Scorpius on the double.
CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
::satisfied she turns and head for the TL::
OPS_LtCmdr_Benson says:
::Grabs her PADD's and rushes to the turbolift::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::heads for the TL after the CO::
OPS_LtCmdr_Benson says:
::Waits for everyone in Ops to scrunch into the TL:: TL: Computer, docking bay one!
CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
SC:  I hope this works ...
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO: I sincerely hope so, Captain...
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::feels that the SF TL should definitively be redesigned into a wider model::
OPS_LtCmdr_Benson says:
CO: It will, Sir.  Simulations using three quantum torpedoes launched simultaneously into the event horizon showed significant destabilization.
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ACTION:  The USS Scorpius goes to ready status as senior staff starts to arrive
CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
::heads to engineering console and ignites the engines::
OPS_LtCmdr_Benson says:
CO: Although, I can't vouch for the success of Commander Masters virus, I can assure you my torpedo plan will work.
CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
OPS:  Yes, but simulations aren't the real thing ... *Dy'ybylys*:  Dy, this is Captain Horn.  Can you please join us on the Scorpius ... we think the Avatars are trying again.
OPS_LtCmdr_Benson says:
::Exits the TL and enters the airlock to the Scorpius::
CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
::feels the lift stop and she exits:: OPS:  What is it with you two, anyway?
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ACTION:  Dy'ybylys acknowledges that he will be aboard the Scorpius before it departs
SC_Capt_Marek says:
OPS/CEO: Make this bird fly one more time.
SO_Flask says:
:: Moves to SCI 2 on the bridge upon arriving and activates it bringing all data from the station onto the ship::
TO_Ens_Sanor says:
::makes his way to the bridge and relieves the current tactical officer, loading the information from DS102::
CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
CO: The engines are revved up and ready to go.
OPS_LtCmdr_Benson says:
CO: If you don't mind, Captain, I'll talk to you about it later, Sir.  ::Enters the TL on the Scorpius:: TL: Bridge.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
TO: Set TAC sensors to maximum range. Constants sweeps over the last Maru position.
CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
::enters the bridge area and heads for the center chair::
OPS_LtCmdr_Benson says:
::Exits the TL and heads to the Operations station, tapping the console to activate all systems::
SO_Flask says:
OPS: Sciences report all go.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::stands next to left side of the CO's chair::
TO_Ens_Sanor says:
SC: Aye, sir ::does so, also prepares torpedoes for launch::
OPS_LtCmdr_Benson says:
SO: Acknowledged.  ::Waits a minute as the ship's systems boot up to green::
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ACTION:  The Scorpius reports ready for departure from main docking ring
OPS_LtCmdr_Benson says:
TO: You only have six quantum torpedoes, Ensign so don't miss.  You must synchronize your launch sequence to fire three torpedoes simultaneously into the event horizon.  ::Looks at her console:: CO: All systems in the green.  Ready for launch.
TO_Ens_Sanor says:
OPS: I won't Commander. ::selects the appropriate spread routine and begins preparing a targeting sequence.::
FCO_Noname says:
::Releases docking clamps:: CO: All propulsion systems in the green.  Releasing docking clamps and engaging aft thrusters.
CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
All: Class III probe is also ready for launch.
CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
OPS:  Contact the Maru and tell them we are on our way.
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ACTION:  the Scorpius swings away from the station gracefully and heads toward the USS Maru.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
FCO: Set course for the Maru position. ::glances at the CO:: Warp 6
CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
::nods::
CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
SC:  I'll be in my ready room, you have the bridge.  ::gets up and heads for her RR::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO: Aye, sir. ::takes the central chair::
OPS_LtCmdr_Benson says:
CO: Aye, Captain.  ::Taps the console opening a channel:: COM: USS Maru: This is LtCmdr. Benson of the USS Scorpius.  We are enroute to your position.  ETA 2 minutes.  Position your ship to the limit of your sensors and stand by.
 FCO_Noname says:
SC: We're approaching the outer markers, engaging warp 6.  ::Taps the console::
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