Deep Space 102 - 10910.30

"Who's on First?"

Episode 3:  What's on Second?

Host Gerry says:
Previously on DS102:

A repair team had been sent to a subspace relay station where they discovered a Germanium crystalline substance coating the transponder and transmitter relays, and emitting a low subspace signal that interfered with Subspace communications.

When the substance eluded and avoided a collection attempt, the doctor was called in to determine if they were dealing with a living thing or not.

Let's rejoin the action right there... what will they decide? Let's find out.

Host Gerry says:
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CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
@::Standing in the corridor aboard the relay station, phaser aimed at the Germanium, waiting for the Doc to give a preliminary report:: CMO: Well, Doc? Is it a life form?
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::walks impatiently around Main OPS waiting for the Away Team reports::
Host XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
:: standing by the sensor consoles watching the mission as closely as possible::
CMO_Cmdr_Turok says:
@CTO: At this point I can't confirm that, on the other hand I can't eliminate that possibility.
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
@CMO: Well, try to collect a sample and see if it retreats from your collection jar.
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
:: looking at the latest data on the science station: dust density, asteroid passing nearby, etc ::
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
@CMO: And don't worry, Doc. I've got you covered. ::Indicates her phaser::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
XO: Any further notice from the Away Team, Commander?
CMO_Cmdr_Turok says:
@CTO: Well as you can see it retreats from me as well. That could indicate a self-preservation instinct.
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
@CMO: Then it IS a life form, right?
Host XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
SC: Nothing new yet. Sir
CMO_Cmdr_Turok says:
@CTO: I would lean in that direction yes, but sentient, I am just not sure.
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
@CMO: Okay, what do you suggest we do? How should we proceed? This thing is what is causing the subspace communication interruptions. We just can't leave it here.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
XO: Understood. ::raises an eyebrow and goes back to his pacing::
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
@CMO: Can we use the transporters to transport it someplace?
CMO_Cmdr_Turok says:
@CTO: Well my tricorder readings show subspace waves emanating from it almost like data streams. Some form of data? Is that possible?
Host XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
::sends a message to Starfleet to learn if there are other areas having communications problems, either like this or like something else.
CMO_Cmdr_Turok says:
@CTO: if there was a way to read those data streams it might tells us what this is.
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
@CMO: I've learned that anything is possible out here! Is this thing one big life form or is it made of many individual life forms? I thought maybe we could transport it out into space.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO: Captain, what do you think about this whole situation? Sabotage? New discovered life form?
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
@CMO: Once it's outside the relay station I can blow it to smithereens with the runabout's weapons systems.
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
SC: Huh! What? I'm sorry but I have not heard all the reports on this, you will have to fill me in
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::returns to her office after lunch to finish the report on her last appointment::
CMO_Cmdr_Turok says:
@CTO: That might be a bit premature.
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
@CMO: Well then... what do you suggest we do? We can't leave it here. The longer it's here... in this relay station, the more data or information is being transmitted to God knows who.
CMO_Cmdr_Turok says:
@CTO: Perhaps we could set up a subspace receiver to interpret the data.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO: Right. The cause of this mess, a substance covering the elements of the Subspace Relay. It is mostly composed of Germanium. The AT is trying to determine whether it is or not a life form or some subtle sabotage.
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::yawns as she sits there glancing through the few notes she had made before beginning her entries::
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
@CMO: Fine, we'll try it. ::Looks at the two engineers standing in the corridor:: EO: McPherson, is it? Set up a subspace receiver. ::Motions with her hand::
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
SC: I doubt it was sabotage, aren't these arrays equipped with surveillances systems? I guess a signal would have been sent if a ship approached the array
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
SC: but the germanium composition is intriguing
Host XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
:: a reply from Starfleet indicates there've been no other reported problems. SC: Sir, I've gotten a message from Starfleet. There are apparently no other communication relay problems... so it's apparently just a localized phenomena.
Host EO_Ens_McMasterson says:
@CTO: It’s McMasterson Chief. The subspace receiver is on-line.
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
@::Taps combadge:: *SC*: This is Commander Ryan. Sir, the Doctor's scans indicate that this may be some kind of life form. He seems to think setting up a subspace receiver to interpret the data is in order.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO: Well, that would be logical.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
XO: Very well. Thanks XO.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
*CTO*: Proceed. Any traces on how it got inside the relay?
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
@*SC*: Negative, Sir. Truthfully, we're just trying to find out what this thing IS. How it got here is not an issue at the moment.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
*CTO*: If this is a life form, proceed with extreme caution. Keep the comm open.
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
@*SC*: Acknowledged. ::Looks on as the EO's prepare a subspace receiver to interpret the data from the Germanium::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
*CNS*: Counselor, could you perceive anything unusual, I mean, related to this sort of substance the Team found inside the Relay?
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::shakes off another yawn realizing she stayed awake a bit too long the previous evening and goes to retrieve a Vulcan tea from the replicator::
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
@EO: How much longer? ::Is getting anxious::
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
*SC*: I am in my office, Captain; I'm not close enough to detect anything from the away team.
CMO_Cmdr_Turok says:
@CTO: If that doesn't work and we have to resort to your idea, we can set up a temporary subspace transmission source to draw the being there.
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
@::Nods to the CMO::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::raises an eyebrow:: *CNS*: You are right, Counselor. But if you perceive something, let me know. Marek out.
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::takes the tea from the replicator:: *SC*: Understood, Captain.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::self: Darn... I must be getting old.. ::shakes his head::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::thinks:: I wonder if I am too old to apply for the Kohlinar ...
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
@EO: Well, it's about time! Activate the darn thing!
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::moves next to the Replicator:: CO/XO: Anything, gentlemen? ::orders a cup of Vulcan Tea for him:
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::arranges a place on the floor of her office and makes herself comfortable, sips the tea allowing the warmth and flavors to relax her...then slowly focuses her thoughts and energies toward the away team::
Host EO_Ens_McMasterson says:
@::looks at the receiver and notes the on light is on:: CTO: Err, it's on, Chief
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::doesn't really sense anything and shakes her head trying to relax further::
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
@EO: Fine! ::Is getting irritated:: CMO: What kind of data are we getting?
Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  Patterned data begins to appear across the readout on the receiver
CMO_Cmdr_Turok says:
@CTO: Looks like we might have something here.
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
@::Moves in to get a look at the readout:: CMO: What?
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::leans back against the sofa and sips on the tea reflecting on what might be going on with the away team::
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
@CMO: Damn it, where's the OPS officer when you need him? ::Can't make heads nor tails out of the patterned data::
CMO_Cmdr_Turok says:
@CTO: It looks like repeating data. Perhaps a universal translator would help. Could we tie on in?
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
SC: I would seriously like to see a sample of that germanium, but on how to make it stop interfering with the transmission I can't even guess on how it does it
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
@::Looks over at McMasterson:: EO: McMasterson... hook up a universal transmitter unit to this receiver.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO: Well, maybe putting it into a containment field level 7 would be enough.
Host EO_Ens_McMasterson says:
@:: pulls out the universal translator unit and plugs it into the receiver:: CTO: There Chief, that should do it.
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::inhales the spicy scent of the tea and sighed::
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
@EO: Thanks, McMasterson. CMO: Doc?
Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  A hoLlow, metallic voice is heard over the speakers...
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
@::Out loud:: All: Wow... now that's creepy.
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
SC: Well usually a simple container would suffice but if they have trouble a force field could help
Host Conjoining says:
@ALL:  We are the Conjoining. Are you receiving this transmission?
Host EO_Ens_McMasterson says:
@:: makes a few adjustments to the equipment to clear up the sound:: All: There, that should be better.
Host Conjoining says:
@ALL:  We are the Conjoining. Are you receiving this transmission? Please respond. We are on a mission of exploration.
CMO_Cmdr_Turok says:
@CTO: Let's see what they have to say.
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
@::Raises eyebrows and thinks: Conjoining?:: All: Conjoining?  Conjoining: Yes, we are receiving you.
CMO_Cmdr_Turok says:
@CTO: First contact.
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
@::Shrugs shoulders at the CMO and waits for a response::
Host Conjoining says:
@ALL:  By the hive! We are receiving! We are the Conjoining. We are on a mission of exploration. What formation are you?
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::gets up in frustration and leaves her office::
Host EO_Ens_McMasterson says:
@:: thinks "formation?" ::
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
@Conjoining: I am Commander Ryan of the Federation Space Station, Deep Space - 102. We are human... ::looks at the Doc:: ..uhh... and Vulcan.
Host EO_Ens_McMasterson says:
@CTO: Chief, I'm hearing it, but not comprehending it, are you? Sure would be nice to have a Counselor here
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
@EO: I'm doing my best in a bad situation.
Host Conjoining says:
@CTO:  Hue-maan. An interesting term. We many are one. Is it also with you? Vuul-caan. These are new formations to us.
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
@Conjoining: There are many... uhh..."formations".
Host EO_Ens_McMasterson says:
@::nods in acknowledgement:: CTO: Unfortunately, my expertise is not in first encounters Chief
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
@EO: Me either, Ensign. ::Shrugs her shoulders::
Host Conjoining says:
@CTO:  We are pleased to be acquainted to you. How do you come here? We fly though the great empty.
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
@Conjoining: We are individual formations. We work together to achieve our objectives.
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::strolls down the corridor to a turbolift, waiting for the doors to open:: Computer:  Station Operations
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
@Conjoining: We came here from our space station in a small ship to find out why our subspace communication signals were being blocked. We found you are the cause of our communications problem.
Host Conjoining says:
@CTO:  You are an interesting formation. We also are made up of many individuals that make us the Conjoining. We... interfere with your communication? We had not considered this.
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
@Conjoining: Yes. Your data transmissions are interfering with our subspace signals. You cannot stay here.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::takes a zip from his Vulcan Tea:: ::self:: Nice blend.
Host Conjoining says:
@CTO:  We will move. We have no wish to interfere. We will resume communication with you shortly.
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
@::Whispers to the CMO:: CMO: Doc, move out of this corridor and contact DS-102. Give them an update on the situation.
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
@Conjoining: Thank you. ::Waits::
CMO_Cmdr_Turok says:
@CTO: Aye.
Host Conjoining says:
ACTION:  A transporter-like effect takes hold of the Germanium and it shimmers and dematerializes.
CMO_Cmdr_Turok says:
@::Moves out of the corridor::
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
@Self: Whoa! CMO: Doc!
Host Conjoining says:
ACTION:  The Subspace communication relay reappears on the grid and communications resume normally
Host EO_Ens_McMasterson says:
@All: Humph.... without so much as "I'm sorry" or "Good bye"
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
@CMO: They...left. The Conjoining left the relay station.
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::steps off the lift into operations and gets an update from the away team, raises an eyebrow in curiosity::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
<Relief OPS> SC: Sir, the Subspace Relay is back online. Communications are normal again.
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
@EO: No kidding. Well, looks like your repair job is complete, Ensign.
Host Conjoining says:
ACTION:  A VERY large formation of Germanium appears about 1000 km from the relay station. It appears to be in a conical formation.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::nods to the Relief OPS:: Understood.
CMO_Cmdr_Turok says:
@CTO: Well there you have it.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
*CTO*: Commander Report.
Host Conjoining says:
#COM: CTO:  We have withdrawn from your facility. We wish to continue our communication with you. We are explorers.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
<Relief OPS> SC: Sir, sensors picked up a large formation of Germanium 1000km from the Station!
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
SC: Has there been any other information from the away team, Captain?
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
@*SC*: The Germanium was indeed a life form. The subspace receiver was able to detect a distinct pattern in the data stream. We hooked up a universal... ::Hears the transmission from the Conjoining:: ...Uhh... Hold on, Sir.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CNS: Yes, a contact has been established with a life form.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
Relief OPS: On Screen.
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
@COM: Conjoining: We too are explorers. Perhaps you'd like to trade information, technology, cultural histories?
CMO_Cmdr_Turok says:
@CTO: We need to start first contact protocol and get an ambassador involved as soon as possible.
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::nods slightly:: Self: Fascinating
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO/XO/CNS: There is. ::points at the screen and overhears the comm::
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
@CMO: Right. I'm kind of new at this First Contact stuff, Doc.
Host Conjoining says:
#COM: CTO:  This is of interest and agreeable to us. We will await your instruction in the interests of mutual communication.
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::watches the screen as the interaction takes place::
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
SC: Space travelling germanium, who would have guessed!
CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
@COM: We will contact our superiors and arrange for a goodwill meeting. How can we contact you?
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO/XO/CNS: Fortunately, the CTO has dealt very well with the situation.
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::nods:: All:  That's good to know.
CO_Capt_Yo`Ghi says:
SC: You mean she didn't shoot then ask the questions? That is very good for a tactical officer! Seriously, she's not Commander for nothing.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO: ::raises an eyebrow at the CO:: Very well said, Captain.
Host Conjoining says:
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