Deep Space 102 - 11004.30

"All that glitters..."

"Making Donut Holes..."

Previously on DS-102:

The crew had begun to plan and execute the evacuation of Deep Space -102. On the USS Scorpius, they are working on a way to punch a hole in the cloud big enough for the Station to pass through.

One big donut hole... threading the proverbial needle at 60K km/h...

Host Gerry says:
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SC_Capt_Marek says:
::presses the button and fires the graviton beam::
CEO_Cmdr_Mahl says:
::keeps fingers crossed that the power levels hold up while the graviton beam fires;:
CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
::monitors the beam and the results of it::
Host Gerry says:
ACTION: The beam fires into the cloud and it begins to create a massive hole in the middle of it...
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
:: watches the cloud on the main screen and hope to see if the graviton beam has any effect ::
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
::watches the various actions on the Bridge::
CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
CO/XO: There is a hole and it is growing.
OPS_Ens_Davidson says:
::sits at his console on the Bridge, keeping an eye on internal power levels::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
All: So far so good, just like the computer simulation predicted. Hope the rupture maintains its steady growth rate.
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
::wonders what happens to all the spreading gold isotope as it moves further and further out::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
*CEO*: Commander, maintain the actual power rate to the deflector dish.
CEO_Cmdr_Mahl says:
*SC*: I have all available power diverted to the dish. It should be enough. But, I am monitoring that very closely.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
*CEO*: Understood.
OPS_Ens_Davidson says:
::makes a slight adjustment to power distribution, to compensate for the increase in output going to the deflector::
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
OPS: Do you have a projection on the cloud, the hole and the station yet?
Host CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
::Walks out onto the Bridge:: CTO: Report, Lieutenant.
OPS_Ens_Davidson says:
XO: Should be coming in momentarily, sir. ::shifts his display to monitor the readings as they come in::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::approaches to the OPS console and watches the incoming data::
CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
::looks at Cmdr Ryan:: Ryan: Monitoring the holes growth.
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
OPS: Ultimately, the first question is, will the Station fit through okay... but then, what's happening to the cloud as it spreads out?
Host CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
CTO: Carry on, Lieutenant. XO: Sir, what's our situation here? I need to put this into a cohesive report.
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
::looks oddly at the CTO:: CTO: Essentially, the graviton beam has made a dandy hole in the auric cloud and we're waiting to see if it'll be big enough for the Station to fit through.
Host CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
XO: Right, got it. I'll have security teams double as damage control while exposure to the cloud is... ::doubles over in pain:: AAAAAaaaaargh!
CEO_Cmdr_Mahl says:
::Is happy with the way the power systems are handling this situation::
OPS_Ens_Davidson says:
::continues to monitor for the moment, and seeming to consider, finally speaks up:: XO: New information, Commander. My recheck just confirmed it. Predictions are slightly off on the actual rate of growth. It'll work... but we need to close in.
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
CTO: Commander? What's wrong?
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::overhears the OPS:: All: That is good news and... ::notices the CTO::
Host CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
XO: ::doubles over and turns pale:: ...can't breathe... sir...
CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
::watches as Ryan doubles in pain:: Ryan: Do you have a stomach cramp perhaps?
SC_Capt_Marek says:
*Sickbay*: We have a medical emergency. Send a team on the double.
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
::does best to attend the CTO::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
<Sickbay MO> *SC*: Aye, Sir.
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
CTO: Lay down here Commander
OPS_Ens_Davidson says:
::looks up from his console momentarily and over at the CTO, then taps a control on his console to prep a direct line to sickbay... stops short of actually opening it as someone else gets to it first, and goes back to what he was doing::
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
OPS: How close must we get?
Host CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
::begins to melt and deform, moaning and groaning in pain::
CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
::sees the deforming CTO and begins internal scans on him with the ships internal scanners to ascertain the cause::
Host CTO_Cmdr_Ryan says:
:::becomes a big puddle on the floor and dies::
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
::looks at his hands::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
<MO> ::Arrives at the Bridge:: ::kneels next to what used to be the CTO:: All: Too late I guess...
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
OPS: Set up a small containment field here... On the double
Host CIV_Cmdr_Serok says:
::walks onto the Bridge::
OPS_Ens_Davidson says:
::while waiting for his calculations for exact distance to come through, he taps a command sequence into the console and lets a small force field go up around what's left of their used to be CTO::
Host CIV_Cmdr_Serok says:
ALL: Who are all you people? Where is Captain Horn?
OPS_Ens_Davidson says:
::his calculations coming back, he offers a slight nod:: CO: Captain. Calculations indicate we may need to follow the beam straight through the opening to know if it's a success.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
<MO> OPS: Secure the force field and then beam it to Sickbay. ::shakes his head and heads to the Turbolift::
Host CIV_Cmdr_Serok says:
::draws phaser:: ALL: Please identify yourselves of I will open fire.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::notices the CIV Commander::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CIV: I was about to ask you the same, Commander.
CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
::pulls out phaser:: CIV: Your actions are illegal, please lay your weapon on the floor.
OPS_Ens_Davidson says:
::nods once at the departure of the doctor, shifting displays again and transporting force field and all to a vacant place in sickbay, then looks up at the threat and over towards the CIV::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
OPS: Continue monitoring the progress of the graviton beam. That is vital.
Host CIV_Cmdr_Serok says:
::stuns the CTO:: SC: I am Commander Suvok, Serok, a diplomatic officer assigned to the USS Scorpius for first contact situations. I repeat... who are you?
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::turns back to the CIV::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CIV: If I recall correctly, ::looks at the CO and the XO:: I do not recall your name among the Vessel Roster, Commander.
OPS_Ens_Davidson says:
::nods, albeit unsteadily, keeping one eye on the situation and a section of his display set aside just in case::
CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
::falls to the floor being stunned::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
SC: Please, put your weapon down and we will clarify this situation.
Host CIV_Cmdr_Serok says:
SC: I was assigned originally as OPS officer under Captain Eric Van Sickle, and I became a diplomatic specialist. Where is Captain Horn? And who are all of you?
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
::realizes the closest weapon is too far to reach::
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
:: carefully observing what is going on ::
Host CIV_Cmdr_Serok says:
SC: Very well, Captain. ::holsters the weapon as her face begins to melt::
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
CIV: I am Captain Yo'Ghi, Commander of the USS Scorpius, the times you are speaking of are long gone officer
CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
::sets up as the effects of the stun wear off::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CIV: Captain Van Sickle? Captain Horn? ::raises an eyebrow:: They WERE previous Commanding Officers of this ship and... ::sees the CIV’s melting face::
Host CIV_Cmdr_Serok says:
::melts into puddle stoically::
CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
::stands up to the console and sees the melting the CIV::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
All: For the sake of Kulckus, could this phenomena related to the interaction of the graviton beam with the cloud?
CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
CO/XO: It would seem that the cloud is having effects on us and or the ship.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::jumps to the nearest console::
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
OPS: Double our distance from the cloud
OPS_Ens_Davidson says:
::watches with a sort of mix of uncertain confusion as yet another Starfleet officer becomes a... err, puddle of her former self::
Host XO-Cmdr_Mitchell says:
::walks out onto the Bridge and looks around::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::sees the another XO entering the Bridge::
OPS_Ens_Davidson says:
::raises an eyebrow, and with a slight nod, taps into helm control and moves the ship away from the cloud, to about twice the distance they were, as ordered::
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
::stunned and speechless::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO: Captain, I think we should stop the graviton beam experiment. Something is obviously and awfully wrong here.
CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
Clone XO: If I may ask. Who are you and what are you trying to say.
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
SC: I agree
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
XO: You alright Commander?
OPS_Ens_Davidson says:
CO: Doubling our distance from the cloud, eye sir.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
OPS: Cease the graviton beam emission.
Host XO-Cmdr_Mitchell says:
::stunned, looking at his double:: ALL: Uh... What is going on here?
CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
CO/XO: It could very well be an intelligent being trying to communicate. And does not know how.
OPS_Ens_Davidson says:
::talks and works at the same time, cutting off power to the beam:: SC: Ceasing, sir.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CTO: That is a possibility Lt.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CNS: Can you perceive anything, Counselor?
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::returns to the Bridge from Astrometrics... sees two Commander Mitchell's::
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
XO: Err, Commander Mitchell?
CEO_Cmdr_Mahl says:
:Sees that the graviton beam has been shut down:: *Bridge*: Bridge, this is Main Engineering. Why have we stopped the beam? I haven't recorded any power problems.
Host XO-Cmdr_Mitchell says:
XO: Okay... I'm me... who are you?
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
SC: I'm picking up lots of confusion, Captain. 
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
XO: ::gathers his wits about him:: Commander, what is the very last thing you remember before being here?
SC_Capt_Marek says:
*CEO*: Affirmative, Commander. We are dealing with a strange situation here. Please see to diverting all power back to normal status.
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
*CEO*: There are no power problems, but we have strange manifestations up here, is everything normal in engineering?
CEO_Cmdr_Mahl says:
*SC*: Will do, Sir.
CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
SC: Perhaps if some one could touch into the mind, or try too, then we maybe able to communicate. It seems to be able to read our thoughts and manifest into memories. But that is speculation.
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
XO: Quickly Commander. We may not have much time here....
OPS_Ens_Davidson says:
::is about to answer the Chief, then notes it's already been done and, well, goes back to watching::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
SC: Confusion, from us it’s obvious. But actually, from another sentient being apart from us?
CEO_Cmdr_Mahl says:
*CO*: So far, I haven't seen anything out of the ordinary here.
Host XO-Cmdr_Mitchell says:
XO: I was in the Scorpion Lounge, and then I came to the Bridge for duty. What is the last thing you remember before you got here, Commander?
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
SC: They both read as Commander, Mitchell
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
XO: I've been here on the Bridge, helping to deal this radioactive auric cloud.....
Host XO-Cmdr_Mitchell says:
XO: Very well, Commander. You, I trust.
Host XO-Cmdr_Mitchell says:
XO: And Auric cloud? Really? That's a fascinating phenomenon.
OPS_Ens_Davidson says:
::brings the ship to a relative station keeping, maintaining speed and just a little over twice the distance from the cloud, and focuses scanners on it to monitor for any change while things unfold behind him... with some effort, he makes an attempt at ignoring it::
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
XO: Do you remember anything else? Before the Lounge? Anything?
CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
::watching tying to see anything in the clones movement that could help out figure this out::
CEO_Cmdr_Mahl says:
::Re-routes power back to where it normally belongs::
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::looks from one man to the other, slowly registering what the Captain has asked:: SC: I'll try ::stretches her senses outside the ship trying to see if she picks up any kind of intelligence within the cloud.
Host XO-Cmdr_Mitchell says:
::thinks a moment:: I remember the mission orders to investigate the cloud...and leaving for the Scorpius...and then having a drink in the Scorpion Lounge, then here.
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::turns toward Captain Marek:: SC: No sir, I don't sense anything outside the ship. And both men are who they say they are, I'm not sure how, but the mental patterns are the same.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CNS: That is ... ::raises an eyebrow:: intriguing.
CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
CNS: There must be something different about the other one. This is impossible to come about in such short time.
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
XO: Where exactly were you leaving from to get to the Scorpius?
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CNS: I remember a similar experience when Commander Masters and I were shifted between realities a couple of years ago. Wonder if this is not related.
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
::notes that he's not melting yet::
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::looks back at the two men:: SC: Agreed. CTO: I would think so too, under normal circumstances... I can't explain it, but they are both telling what they know is true.
OPS_Ens_Davidson says:
::runs an internal scan on both first officers, looking for differences between the two if only on a basic level::
Host XO-Cmdr_Mitchell says:
XO: From Operations, as I recall. ::lowers voice:: What's going on, Ian? I admit I'm more than a bit nervous here. How did there get to be two of us?
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
SC: Something like that could explain it, and perhaps relates to the auric cloud.
CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
CNS/CO: And do take note, that this incarnation, has not dissolved as of yet.
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
::notes the use of his middle name:: From Operations, as in, on DS-102? I don't have answers for you Scott, at least not yet.
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
CTO: Dissolved?
SC_Capt_Marek says:
OPS: Check for a trace of quantum particles. I remember both Masters and me had an abnormal amount of such particles when those events occurred.
CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
CNS: Yes Counselor. This is the 3rd clone we have seen.
Host XO-Cmdr_Mitchell says:
XO: Yes, from Operations on the station, Deep Space 102. How did you get to the Scorpius? 
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::nods slowly:: CTO: That better explains the mental patterns being alike.
CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
CNS: Sorry, I did not make it clear. The other 2 were of different Starfleet personal. Crew of the past.
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
XO: Pretty much the same way, except I've been here the whole time, nowhere near the lounge
OPS_Ens_Davidson says:
::nods, and runs the check for quantum particles:: SC: Aye, sir. I should also point out... while our guest has yet to become the third puddle on an otherwise clean floor, he's not immune from the process... ::pauses, and shifts slightly in his seat:: My estimation is this variation has... perhaps 2, possibly 3 hours before he doesn't look quite so attractive.
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
CTO: Yes, yes, but if someone has cloned Commander Mitchell, it would explain the similarities.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO: This situation is completely grim. I guess I will have to order the full evacuation of the Station before it is too late and lives are lost.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
OPS: Understood.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO: What do you think, Captain?
CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
CNS: I would not normally suggest this method, but perhaps a joining of the minds would help clear this matter up. If it is indeed a close, then it may hold the secrets and it doesn't know.
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
SC: I concur, but I'd sure would like some theories on what is happening here
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
XO: There were two former crew of the Scorpius here just before you arrived.... They did not last long before their substance failed. Sounds like you're going towards the same end here, just more slowly. We need to find out what's happening to you ::is amazed at his calm in the middle of this and thanks his Vulcan doctors for that::
OPS_Ens_Davidson says:
SC/CO: Sirs. This is at least the second of our guests to have come from the lounge. Might I recommend we investigate any potential difficulties there, or between there and here?
SC_Capt_Marek says:
OPS: I see.
Host XO-Cmdr_Mitchell says:
ALL: You mean... I'm a clone? And that I'm... well, dying? Could this have something to do with the Iota-band radiation?
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::takes a deep breath and lets it out slowly as she thinks about what the CTO has suggested:: CTO: It is possible
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
XO: We're not exactly sure what you are Scott.... but yes, your systems are failing and most likely, it's something to do with our current situation.
Host XO-Cmdr_Mitchell says:
::silent for a moment, then sets his face resolutely:: ALL: Okay, so let's figure this out. XO: Like you said, Ian, we haven't got an unlimited amount of time here.
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
XO: But we're going to find out and resolve this.
CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
SC: I suggest Sir, that we have the clone XO removed for the Bridge and taken somewhere safe, perhaps Sickbay, where we can learn what we can before he, to put it in better words, disappears.
Host XO-Cmdr_Mitchell says:
ALL: How can I help?
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CTO: That would be useful. Maybe the equipment in sickbay can buy us some more time.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CTO: Submit your suggestion to the CO, Lt.
CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
CO: I recommend removing the clone XO to Sickbay, so he can be monitored and perhaps learn something form him, before he disappears.
OPS_Ens_Davidson says:
CO: Captain. I'm showing low levels of radiation emitting from our newcomer. Registers as iota-band.
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
XO: First, we need to get you stabilized...... so, off to Sickbay with you
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
::knows deep down, we have no clue here::
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
CTO/SC: We might be able to buy some time by putting him into stasis.
Host XO-Cmdr_Mitchell says:
XO: I don't like this... I feel like I could do more... but if you think this is best then I'll go. ::heads toward sickbay reluctantly::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO/OPS: Maybe the CTO was right. Maybe some entity is trying to contact us, and the iota band radiation is what it is using to do so.
OPS_Ens_Davidson says:
SC: If that's true, it'll take one massive brain to pull off a universal translation module that can interpret it.
CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
CO: I would believe that the medical equipment would be better suited for the task.
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
SC: Communicating through clones that don't know what is going on?
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
SC: That is highly inefficient!
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
::looks around after talking to his other self:: All: Anyone have a clue here?
CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
CO: But logical, if it is immature.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO: Maybe it is not efficient, but perhaps the entity is as confused as we are regarding the matter.
OPS_Ens_Davidson says:
CO: Sir. Answers might possibly be found in the lounge. Since both clones stated coming to the Bridge from there.
OPS_Ens_Davidson says:
CO: Or, perhaps, enroute from there to the Bridge.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
XO: Do not look at me Commander; this puzzle has me real confused.
CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
CO/XO/SC/OPS: I am sending a security team to investigate that option now.
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
All: I urge us all to go to the Lounge and scan everything we can and do it quickly, as there's a life here to save, and a Station down the road that's next
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO: Permission to join the team in the Lounge, Sir.
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
XO/SC: To the lounge, let’s see what is going on there
OPS_Ens_Davidson says:
CO/SC/XO/CTO: Reports are starting to come in from all decks, sir. People are seeing doubles of themselves, all of them resulting in the same end.
CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
CO: I would suggest having all non essential report to the quarters.
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
::heads towards the turbolift doors and on to the Lounge::
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
CTO: Agreed, that might help reduce the confusion
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
:: goes to the lounge ::
Host Gerry says:
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