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Deep Space 102 - 10704.20
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Episode Title:  "Holding Pattern"
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Previously on DS102:
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The crew have successfully held off an attempted penetration into the alpha quadrant by the Avatar race from the delta quadrant via their wormhole technology.  Ships and grids are reorganizing and redeploying for detection of the unique radiation pattern the forming wormhole creates.  The crew are about their duties as they continue to head up the defense force against the Avatar, knowing that this may be at best a delaying action...
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CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
::on the bridge in the center chair::
CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
::tries to refine the shields, upgrade the weapons and fine tune the virus::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CEO: Report. Ship status
CSO_Ens_Archer says:
::is at the science station, reading scans or something::
CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
SC: All systems are green, sir, for the moment.
CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
FCO:  Maintain patrol course.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CEO: Very well.
FCO_Ens_LaRochelle says:
:: sitting at the con ::
CMO_Garta says:
::in sickbay running through preparations::
FCO_Ens_LaRochelle says:
CO: Aye aye, sir!
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CSO: Maintain permanent scanning routines. Set sensor to the maximum.
CSO_Ens_Archer says:
SC: Yes Sir ::taps the console maximizing the sensors::
CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
SC:  What's our status?
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO: So far so good.  All systems are green Captain.
CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
SC:  Good.  I don't like waiting like this....
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO: However I would like to add that this is only the calm before the storm, Captain. ::raises an eyebrow:: I feel that we will news from our foes very, very soon
CMO_Garta says:
::moves into her office and grabs the top of a tall pile of PADDs::
CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
CTO: What's the status of our weapons...
CTO_Horn says:
CO: Weapons are operational.
CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
CTO: Good.  I have a feeling we're going to need them again very soon ...
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::moves next to the FCO console:: FCO: Keep it steady. Be ready to assume a sudden change of course. Have ready a Delta 6 flying pattern
CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
CO: Captain, I'm getting a report through OPS stations.
FCO_Ens_LaRochelle says:
SC: Aye sir :: enters the pattern ::
CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
OPS:  Let's hear it.
OPS_Schnapps says:
::pulls up the report:: CO: Grid 12-4-24 reports a successful detonation.  They stopped another wormhole.
CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
All:  This is ridiculous!  We need to do more than this!
OPS_Schnapps says:
CO: Other areas report all clear, Captain.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO: I would hate to say, "I tell you so" ...
CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
CO: Captain, what more can we do?  Our technology pales in comparison to the Avatars.  Unless we're able to get future tech from, say, the 29th century...
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CEO: I differ from that... We should use our brain to supply that lack of technology.
CMO_Garta says:
::signs off the first PADD and grabs the next::
CSO_Ens_Archer says:
::taps her console with her fingers, reading the scans which are not showing a heck of a lot::
CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
::begins pacing ... can't stand this waiting any longer::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
OPS: Ask for a full report on the last wormhole that the Avatar tried to open on Grid 12-4-24.
AOPS_Schnapps says:
SC: Aye, Sir.
OPS_LtCmdr_Benson says:
::Standing at the Operations station:: SC: Aye, Sir.
AOPS_Schnapps says:
OPS: The latest report is still on the console, Ma'am.  ::leaves the bridge::
CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
SC: We need to do something more proactive to stop this ...
CMO_Garta says:
::finishes the next PADD and wonders how much more prepared they can get::
FCO_Ens_LaRochelle says:
SC: May I suggest something sir?
OPS_LtCmdr_Benson says:
::Looks at her console and sees a response coming in on her inquiry:: SC: The report on te last wormhole is coming through now, Sir.  I will send it to your console.  ::Transfers the report to the SC's console::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO: Are you thinking what I am thinking? ::raises an eyebrow:: I mean, go to the foe's nest and get this thing done for good.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
OPS: Acknowledge. Thanks Benson. ::receives the incoming data and begins reading it::
CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
SC:  Exactly.  A pre-emptive strike.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO: I am a hundred percent with you, sir
CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
SC:  The only thing is ... how?
CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
::hears "pre-emptive strike":: CO/SC: Captains, are you both suggesting we take the fight right to the Avatars?
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CEO: Well, I think so Commander. Suggestions?
CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
CTO:  Cmdr Horn, please join us.
CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
SC: Yes, we don't.
CTO_Horn says:
CO: Yes?
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CEO: Explain it further, Commander
CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
CTO:  How do you think we'd fare if we launched a pre-emptive strike against the Avatars?
CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
SC: Sir, taking the fight right to the enemy without knowing their territory is like a suicidal mission.  It's like the old Roach Motel.  We might check in, but we won't check out.
CNS_Rand says:
::puts Y'try'gy'n to bed, then heads out of quarters for a walk, leaving him with Ca'el::
CSO_Ens_Archer says:
::listens to the others, her mind mulling over all she knows about the current situation::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CEO: Well, it is not about going there just like some bunch of crazy cowboys... It need a careful tactical planning of course.
CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
SC: And that, sir, is what I'm afraid of.
CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
::Listens to her senior officers::
CNS_Rand says:
::detours into a nearby turbolift:: Computer: Sickbay
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CEO: ::raises an eyebrow:: Elaborate on that
CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
SC: It'll take a long time to come up with a sufficient plan to go to Avatar territory without tripping any pitfalls.  And knowing Capt. Horn's impatience, which is what I sense from her, we won't be able to take that long.
CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
CSO:  I'd like to hear your opinion as well, Ensign.
CNS_Rand says:
::steps off the lift and walks the remaining few meters::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::thinks:: Talking about suicidal attitude
OPS_LtCmdr_Benson says:
::Clears her throat:: CO/SC: We don't know enough about their technology to launch a pre-emptive strike and while we did receive most of what we ordered from SF Supply, they backordered several quantum torpedoes along with various other supplies....
CSO_Ens_Archer says:
::almost jumps as she's addressed:: CO: Yes Sir ::dragging her mind back to her job::
CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
SC: I heard that, sir.
CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
::overhears:: CEO:  And if you can read me that well, Commander, you would also know that I would not arbitrarily risk my crew.
CNS_Rand says:
::enters sickbay and looks around::
CSO_Ens_Archer says:
CO: I don't like the idea of jumping in with both feet without totally understanding what we're up against.
CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
CSO:  I agree, Ensign.  But we also have someone on board who does understand ...
SC_Capt_Marek says:
OPS: That is something we should deal with...
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CEO: ::puts a poker face:: Hear what, Commander?
CNS_Rand says:
CMO: Do you have time for a brief exam?
CTO_Horn says:
CO: I believe once we have completely studied the sensor readings..............
CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
CO: With all due respect, ma'am, I read that in a few reports made by Capt. Van Sickle.  However, your feelings might trump your duties.
CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
SC: Something about suicidal tendencies.
CSO_Ens_Archer says:
CO: Yes Sir. ::turning her attention to the scans being taken::
CTO_Horn says:
CO: And have a better understanding of their technology and how it works..........
OPS_LtCmdr_Benson says:
CO/SC: What about a biological weapon?
CTO_Horn says:
CO: Well, I have always said that the best defense is a good offense.
CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
OPS:  Thank you!  Someone with at least an idea!
CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
::turns to OPS at the suggestion of a bio-weapon, surprise in his face::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::oblivious to the CEO’s remark:: OPS: Interesting concept
CNS_Rand says:
CMO: Jenise?
OPS_LtCmdr_Benson says:
CO: We don't know what type of biological weapon would be effective, but we could try sending several through one of their wormholes.
CTO_Horn says:
CO: Quite frankly captain I believe we can clean their chronometers!
OPS_LtCmdr_Benson says:
CO/SC: I'm sure Ensign Archer and her team can come up with something to try.
CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
OPS/CTO:  I'd like you two to work with her.  Get me that weapon and a means of delivery.
OPS_LtCmdr_Benson says:
CO/SC: And Doc Garta might have some suggestions.
CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
CTO: But will they clean our clocks first, sir?
CSO_Ens_Archer says:
::glances at the OPS officer and nods, not really keen on using her knowledge for such a weapon but understanding the possible need::
CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
CEO:  Commander, we will need a massive upgrading of our shielding.  That's your job.
CMO_Garta says:
::looks up from her PADD: CNS: Sorry, I guess my mind was wandering.  ::stands up::  Let's go in to biobed one.
CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
CO: Aye, ma'am.  ::goes to a TL:: Computer: Engineering.
CTO_Horn says:
CO: I have an Idea on that.
CNS_Rand says:
CMO: I understand how busy it can get down here.
CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
CTO:  Let's hear it.
CTO_Horn says:
CO: I believe that if we reinforce the shields with power from the warp core we can gain about a 50% increase in shield strength.
CMO_Garta says:
CNS: Actually, it's been just the opposite.  All this monitoring has left us with few patients.  Marissa had slipped a letter from Dee Dee into my PADDs.  I was reading her latest escapade.
CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
::nods:: CTO:  Send the information to Engineering.
CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
*CMO*:  Bridge to Sickbay.
CMO_Garta says:
*CO*: Sickbay here, go ahead Captain.
CTO_Horn says:
CO: Aye.
CMO_Garta says:
::activates the biobed and pats it, indicating that Kalla can climb up::
CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
*CMO*:  Doctor, we need your expertise on the bridge.
CNS_Rand says:
::moves over to the biobed and sits down:: CMO: I bet you were enjoying catching up on what is happening there. I just thought I would take advantage to these rare few minutes while the baby is napping and take care of the post-partum physical. I'm sorry now that I interrupted.
CMO_Garta says:
*CO*: Understood.  Garta out.
CMO_Garta says:
CNS: It appears that everyone likes to interrupt today. ::grins:: Do you want to come back or I can call Marissa to do the physical.
CNS_Rand says:
CMO: I guess this will have to wait until later. ::smiles::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO/All: Although I consider the biological weapon idea as an interesting one, I would like your permission to develop a more traditional tactical plan... just as a fail-safe.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::sounds like an old, old Officer::
CNS_Rand says:
CMO: I think I'll check things out in my office, and may make my way up to the bridge as well.
CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
SC:  Captain, I'd like you to supervise the whole thing.  I'm going to inform Starfleet of our intentions.  And by all means, work on the failsafe.
CMO_Garta says:
CNS: Okay, I'll see you later then.
CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
OPS:  Get me Admiral Taylor on subspace, and redirect it to my Ready Room.  ::moves off towards the RR::
CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
::receives a message from the CTO about the rerouting of engine power to the shields::
CMO_Garta says:
::grabs a medkit and heads to the bridge::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO: ::nods:: Will do, sir.
CNS_Rand says:
::stands up and walks with Jenise to the doors:: CMO: I'll drop by later.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
All: Well, crew. Let get this thing done.
CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
::enters her RR ... has an idea of what Starfleet will think of this::
CNS_Rand says:
::turns and walks the short distance to her office...cringes when she sees the pile of PADDs to catch up on::
CMO_Garta says:
::smiles and nods as she heads to the turbolift::
CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
EOs: OK, everyone, our primary mission right now is to upgrade the shields.  Cmdr. Horn has suggested we route some warp power to the shields to increase their efficiency by 50 percent.  Let's get on that, and I want to also change the shield geometry as well.  Let's move on this, people!
CNS_Rand says:
::shakes her head:: Self: I'm not believing this... ::begins sorting them, then stops after the fourth one:: No, not right now.
CMO_Garta says:
::enters the lift and orders it to the bridge::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::takes the big chair for a couple of minutes... until the CO returns:: *All*: Keep me updated on your progress. Hourly reports are expected. Marek out.
OPS_LtCmdr_Benson says:
::Pulls up any and all bio sensor readings that were downloaded from Dy's ship and sends them to the Science station:: CSO: This is all we have on Avatar physiology.  You will need to work with Doc Garta on simulations with every known virus or bacteria we have that we can use.
CMO_Garta says:
::enters the bridge and glances around for Captain Horn::
CNS_Rand says:
::walks down the corridor, glad to be out of quarters for a bit::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
FCO: Anything on sensors?
CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
::sits down heavily::
CNS_Rand says:
::makes her way slowly back to the lift and waits for the doors to open::
CMO_Garta says:
SC: Sir, Captain Horn called me up here? ::crosses toward the center chair::
OPS_LtCmdr_Benson says:
::Sees the Doc enter the Bridge:: CMO: Doctor, over here...::Indicates the Science Station::
CSO_Ens_Archer says:
::looks over the current and past scans and nods to the OPs officer:: OPS: Yes Sir. I'll get right on it.
CMO_Garta says:
::nods and heads to the science console::  OPS: So, what do we have?
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO: I think so, Doctor. However, now she is in a conference with Admiralcy.
CNS_Rand says:
::enters the lift when the doors slide open:: Computer: Bridge.
CSO_Ens_Archer says:
::nods to the doctor, who takes the secondary science station::
CTO_Horn says:
::Crosses to the RR door and rings the bell::

OPS_LtCmdr_Benson says:
CMO: Well, Doctor, our objective is to create a biological weapon that we can use against the Avatars.  Everything we have on the Avatar's physiology is on the Science console.
CNS_Rand says:
::steps off the lift and looks around the bridge::
CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
::hears the chime:: CTO:  Enter.
CTO_Horn says:
::Enters the RR::
CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
::works on an algorithm to slightly alter the shield geometry::
OPS_LtCmdr_Benson says:
CO: The lines are busy, Sir.  ::Frowns::
FCO_Ens_LaRochelle says:
SC: Nothing for now sir
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::starts working on his console, with some tactical simulations, as a failsafe plan::
CSO_Ens_Archer says:
::taps her console sending what information there is to the secondary station and the doctor:: CMO: There is all the information we have
CTO_Horn says:
::Approaches the desk and takes a seat::
OPS_LtCmdr_Benson says:
*CO*: I have Admiral Taylor's office on the COM.
CTO_Horn says:
CO: You don’t feel right about this do you?
CMO_Garta says:
::raises an eyebrow:: OPS: I'm expected to create a weapon to murder another race?  Send it to the medical lab, I'll look over everything there.  I don't routinely make medical analysis nor weapons of mass destruction on the bridge.
CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
*OPS*:  Put him through.  CTO:  I want you to stay and hear this.
OPS_LtCmdr_Benson says:
*CO*: Aye, Sir.  ::Taps her console and transfers the call::
CMO_Garta says:
::grunts wondering when Star Fleet became murderers instead of explorers::
CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
CTO:  No ... In effect I'd be murdering another race.  Do you think that makes me feel good?
OPS_LtCmdr_Benson says:
::Nods to the CMO::
CTO_Horn says:
CO: I could tell.
OPS_LtCmdr_Benson says:
::Sends the information to the medical lab::
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