Deep Space 102 - 10910.16

"Who's on First?"

Episode 1:  Lack of Communications...

Host Gerry says:
MISSION ORDERS:  

INCOMING TRANSMISSION:  Tan>>>>>lkdjafj>>>>%(&^$^%$>>>>>>????

*****COMMUNICATION FAIL*****

*****TRANSMISSION LOST*****

Those were the words seen on the OPS console in Station Operations just a moment ago as long-range communications went down to long time delays.

Nothing but communications from within a few light years has less than a 20-minute delay.

What could be going on? Let’s find out…

Host Gerry says:
=/\==/\==/\==/\==/\==/\==/\==/\==/\=Begin Mission=/\==/\==/\==/\==/\==/\==/\==/\==/\=
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
::In the Security Office going over the security reports that were written during her absence::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::at his Ready Room, still waiting for those Starfleet orders::
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
::stowing "go bag" in station quarters for the duration::
FCO_Ens_R`aumo says:
::At his post.::
CMO_Cmdr_Turok says:
::Sitting at his desk in Medical::
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
::wonders if having two separate quarters is like having both a home and a vacation place::
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
<Relief OPS> ::Heard an incoming comm signal but it was garbled before it was disconnected.  Taps the console trying to trace the signal and reconnect::
CSO_Ens_S`aumo says:
::hopes her reports made it okay.::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::stands up and heads to the Main Operations. In the process, he kicks a pile of PADDs under his desk:: Self: Oh... Paperwork... when is it going to end? ::exits his Ready Room and enters the Main Operations::
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
:: walking around the promenade ::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
Relief OPS: Any news from Starfleet Command?
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
<Relief OPS> ::Sees the Captain enter Operations:: SC: Sir, I had an incoming communication but the message was garbled and then I lost the connection. I'm trying to get it back now. ::Taps the console::
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
::decides to forgo putting personal items away for now, as well as reviewing the stack of personnel files on the desk::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
Relief OPS: Is there a problem with comm systems?
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::enters the Counseling office and makes her way over to her desk... wonders who left the mess behind::
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
<Relief OPS> SC: I can put the text version on the screen for you, Sir. I'm going to run a level one diagnostic on the communications systems. ::Taps the console and displays the message on the view screen::
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
<Relief OPS> ::Begins a level one diagnostic on the communications systems::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
Relief OPS: Please do. ::turns to the view screen::
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
::sees the time and realizes a check in at Station Ops is probably overdue::
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
::heads out of quarters and makes way towards the turbolift  to Station Ops::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
OPS: That's certainly odd. ::Raises an eyebrow:: Do we have the same problem with outgoing communications or it is only with the incoming transmissions?
CMO_Cmdr_Turok says:
::Looking over the paperwork from Starfleet Academy::
CSO_Ens_S`aumo says:
::heads to see what her brother is up to::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::sits in the Center chair and links his terminal with Operations::
FCO_Ens_R`aumo says:
::staring into space... literally going over space-routes.::
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
<Relief OPS> ::Looks at the display screen on the OPS console as the diagnostics are performed:: SC: So far the diagnostic results are clear.... However, there is one thing.... ::Taps the console:: It seems that only communications from a few light years away are getting through and even then, they are experiencing a 20-minute delay in arriving.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
Relief OPS: That is strange. Should we assume that there is a problem with subspace?
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::puts the PADD she brought from the Scorpius on her desk and starts sorting through the mess on her desk, shakes her head slightly::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
FCO: Please contact all ships in the sector and inform them about this situation with the communications. Also ask if they are experiencing something similar.
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
:: takes the nearest turbolift :: TL: Operations
CSO_Ens_S`aumo says:
::heads to Station OPS::
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
<Relief OPS> SC: Correction, Sir. Everything within a few light-years is coming in fine... no delay. It's the communications from beyond that point that is experiencing the delay... and it seems to be both incoming and outgoing communications.
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
::waits at the turbolift station for the next available car::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
*CSO*: Ensign S'aumo, report to Main Operations. Marek out.
FCO_Ens_R`aumo says:
SC: Aye, sir.
CMO_Cmdr_Turok says:
::Stands up and exits his office::
FCO_Ens_R`aumo says:
::Begins searching out and contacting all the ships in the sector.::
CSO_Ens_S`aumo says:
::glances around at the turbolift walls:: *SC*: Okay.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
Relief OPS: Please be more specific. How many are those light-years?
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
::lift doors finally open:: Computer: Station Ops ::waits for doors to close behind him::
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell (TurboLift.wav)
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
<Relief OPS> ::Taps the console:: SC: Sorry, Sir. Everything within approximately three light-years is coming in normal. Everything beyond that is experiencing a delay.
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
:: arrives at OPS, walk around, looking how things are going ::
FCO_Ens_R`aumo says:
SC: Sir, it seems other ships are reporting the same thing. Apparently Subspace Relay Station 746 has dropped off the grid.
CSO_Ens_S`aumo says:
::exits the turbolift and looks around for the SC::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
Relief OPS: Understood.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
FCO: Acknowledged.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::notices the CO and the CSO and nods both officers::
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
<Relief OPS> ::Nods at the FCO's comment:: SC: That would account for the delay, Sir.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
Relief OPS: I guess that we found our answer then.
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::sighs as she finishes cleaning up her desk and looks around at the rest of the office, slowly sets to work::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
FCO: Report your findings to all SF ships in the Sector.
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
::Drops the last PADD on her desk then stands and walks out of the Security Office:: Bates: I'll be on the Bridge if you need me. ::Walks out of the door and heads for the turbolift::
CSO_Ens_S`aumo says:
::trots down to the FCO:: FCO: What's going on?
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::stands up and heads to Operations Station::
FCO_Ens_R`aumo says:
SC: Aye, sir. ::Contacts the ships.:: CSO: Oh, just the usual. Something mysteriously disappears, and I'm the one telling everyone about it.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CSO: Ensign, I asked you to report to Main Operations in order to assist us with some difficulties we are experiences with Communications. A problem with Subspace Relay Station 746 has been detected
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
::finally arrives at the turbolift terminal at Station Ops and exits the lift to view a situation of significantly increased tensions::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::notices the XO:: XO: Commander. ::nods::
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
<Relief OPS> SC: Should we dispatch a repair team to the relay station?
SC_Capt_Marek says:
Relief OPS: How far is that Relay from the Station?
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
::Enters the turbolift:: TL: Computer, Bridge.
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
::see the Station Commander, moves towards him quickly to find out what's going on::
CSO_Ens_S`aumo says:
SC: Oh. I'll get right on it. ::heads to her console::
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
SC: Sir, is something amiss?
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
<Relief OPS> SC: Approximately 15 minutes at warp 7, Sir.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
XO: Yes, Commander. Our communications are a bit... screwed up. A subspace relay seems to be malfunctioning.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
Relief OPS: I see.
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
::Exits the turbolift onto the bridge and walks over to the tactical station. Notices there is something going on::
CSO_Ens_S`aumo says:
::begins to run scans::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
XO: Commander, please see to coordinating with Engineering to dispatch a repairing team to Subspace Relay 746 coordinates ASAP.
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
::Receives an update on the situation from the relief tactical officer then turns her attention to the situation::
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::shakes her head in frustration and just starts picking up everything rather than sorting through it, if it was important they shouldn't have left it behind:
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CSO: Ensign, try to find out what cause the malfunction, in order to inform the repair team.
CSO_Ens_S`aumo says:
SC: Okie dokie!
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
SC: Aye Sir. :: makes way to a comm console, contacts Main Engineering and speaks to the Chief Engineer about repairing the problem::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::returns to the center of Main Operations::
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
SC: Sir, if there is going to be an away team sent, I'd like to go along. It could just be a blown relay or maybe someone has disabled it, in which case, it would then be sabotage. OR maybe someone blew the relay station away.
CMO_Cmdr_Turok says:
::Exits Medical enroute to the turbolift::
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::finally put the last in the recycler and sits down behind her desk to download messages and transfer the information in the PADD to the computer::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CTO: Right now, I would think that this is due to a technical problem, but there is always the chance of such activities. Please join the Team.
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
SC: Sir, Engineering says they need to take a team to the location and work on it there.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
XO: Acknowledged. Dispatch them ASAP. Commander Ryan will join them.
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
SC: Thank you, Sir. ::Motions for the relief Tactical Officer to take over then makes her way to the XO::
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
XO: I just need to pick up my tactical bag and I'll be ready to go, Sir.
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
FCO: Ensign, set up your fastest shuttle, one big enough for this team to get there
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CSO: How about joining an Away Team?
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
CTO: Excellent
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::notices no incoming messages as she transfers the information from the PADD::
CSO_Ens_S`aumo says:
::blinks:: SC: Oh, alright.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CSO: Well, then, there you go.
CMO_Cmdr_Turok says:
::Enters the turbolift::
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
XO: I'll meet the team in the shuttle bay. ::Enters the turbolift:: TL: Security office.
FCO_Ens_R`aumo says:
XO: Aye. ::Taps on the console.::
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::once the office was organized, she pulled up her schedule and checked for sessions, seeing her slate was clear she headed out from the office::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
XO: See that Doctor Turok joins the Team.
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
::Exits the turbolift and rushes into the Security Office and grabs a tactical bag from the cabinet and a hand phaser from the locker:: Bates: I'm going on an away mission. You're in charge. ::Exits the Security Office, bag in hand and enters the turbolift:: TL: Shuttlebay.
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
::Hangs the tactical bag over her shoulder then checks the hand phaser as she rides::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::suddenly remembers a pending matter:: *CNS*: Please, Counselor, see to have those personnel monthly reports ready.
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::rubs her temples slightly as she walks along the corridor::
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
::Exits the turbolift and walks into the Shuttlebay::
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
:: looks at everyone leaving OPS and sits to an empty station to catch up on some work ::
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
*SC*: Understood, Captain, I'll make sure they are sent to you within the hour.
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
*CMO*: Doc, report to the Main Shuttle Bay for Away Team Duty, on the double.....
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
*FCO*: Ryan to Ensign R'aumo. Which shuttle are we taking?
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
::Sees the repair team walk into the Shuttlebay and motions them over::
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::debates on whether to continue her walk or return to her office, and decides not to put off the reports that the Station Commander was wanting and returned to her office::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO: Captain, you look so pensive. Any suggestions?
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::sits down behind her desk and pulls up the pending files are prepares the reports as requested::
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
SC: Humm? I have missed some information on what is going on, but if you have time to fill me in....
FCO_Ens_R`aumo says:
*CTO* Take the Nile, sir.
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
*FCO*: Acknowledged. Ryan, out. ::Motions to the repair team to load up the runabout "Nile"::
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::smiles as she reviews the files remembering some of the sessions::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO: Certainly, Captain. We are experiencing certain difficulties with Subspace communications beyond five light-years from the Station. A malfunction in Subspace Relay Station 746 seems to be causing them, and we are dispatching a repairing Team to the coordinates.
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
::Enters the runabout and stows her tactical bag in an overhead locker before sitting in the pilots chair::
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
Engineering Team: Stow your gear and take a seat. I have to power up the systems.
CSO_Ens_S`aumo says:
::exits TL into the Shuttlebay::
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::finishes the reports and organizes them as the Station Commander prefers then transmits them to him:: *SC*: Those reports you requested are complete, Captain.
CMO_Cmdr_Turok says:
::Enters the shuttle bay::
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
*CMO*: Ryan to Dr. Turok.
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
SC: Oh! Seem quite a routine thing to me, unless we have reasons to suspect sabotage
SC_Capt_Marek says:
*CNS*: Efficient as usual, Counselor. Thanks. I will analyze them with the CO and XO, and when the communication are fixed dispatch them to SF. Marek out
CMO_Cmdr_Turok says:
CTO: Reporting and ready to go.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO: It doesn't seem like sabotage. But, due to the recent events in the Sector, I granted the CTO request to join the team to make a deeper investigation.
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
CMO: Ahh... good, Doctor. Have a seat.
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::nods to herself understanding why there were no messages:: *SC*: Understood, Captain, thank you. ::returns her attention to the reports on her desk and begins organizing things for the rest of the week::
CMO_Cmdr_Turok says:
::Buckles in:: CTO: All set.
CSO_Ens_S`aumo says:
::walks over to the CTO and salutes:: CTO: Reporting for duty, sir.
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
SC: Keep me posted, if anything suspicious is found I can have the Scorpius on alert and depart as soon as possible
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
::Looks up at the saluting Ensign:: CSO: Take the co-pilot's seat, Ensign. ::Smiles::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO: That idea crossed my mind a second ago. ::nods at the CO and turns to the main viewer::
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
All: Okay, folks... closing runabout doors. ::Taps the console:: *Station Ops*: This is the runabout Nile requesting permission to depart.
CSO_Ens_S`aumo says:
::hops up into the seat and grins::
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::sends notices to the crew that she wanted to meet with listing their appointment time::
FCO_Ens_R`aumo says:
SC: Runabout Nile is requesting permission to exit, Sir.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
FCO: Granted.
FCO_Ens_R`aumo says:
*Runabout*: Permission granted. Drive safe.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
*CTO*: Good luck, Commander.
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
*SC*: Thank you, Sir. We'll keep in touch. Ryan, out.
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
*FCO*: Acknowledged.
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
::Hits the buttons on the console activating the runabout lift::
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
All: Well, folks, here we go.
CMO_Cmdr_Turok says:
CTO: Once more, into the breach.
Host Gerry says:
=/\==/\==/\==/\==/\==/\==/\==/\==/\=Pause Mission=/\==/\==/\==/\==/\==/\==/\==/\==/\=

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