Deep Space 102 - 11006.11

"All that Glitters..."

"Refiner's fire..."

Previously on DS102:

The Auric Cloud has reached Deep Space 102.  So far, the tunnel through the cloud that the USS Scorpius has made is letting the station pass through the middle of the Auric cloud.  However, it's like trying to thread a needle at 6,000 miles per second...

Will it work?  Let's find out...

Host Gerry says:
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CEO_Cmdr_Mahl says:
::Sitting in engineering, waiting for the "other shoe" to drop::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::paces around the Scorpius Bridge, paying attention to every single data report concerning the Station passing through the hole in the cloud::
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
::watching the Station Commander pace and wondering how long before starting to pace himself::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::very anxiously:: All: How long until the Station clears the cloud?
CEO_Cmdr_Mahl says:
*Bridge*: This is Main Engineering.  Are we out of the cloud yet? 
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::continues watching the sensor images of Station passing through the cloud::
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
CO: Captain, by the way, we are at station keeping while the cloud passes
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
XO: No increase or decrease in abnormal phenomena on the ship?
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
CO: Nothing seems to be changing other than the cloud passing us by... seems the hole's big enough
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::studies the sensor readings for a moment:: SC/*CEO*: ETA for the cloud's passing is 35 minutes
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CNS: Thanks Commander.
CEO_Cmdr_Mahl says:
*CNS*: Thank you, Counselor. So far, all is working fine down here. I just wish these replicants would go away. They are giving me the creeps.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
*CEO*: Are the replicants still interested in the ships systems?
CEO_Cmdr_Mahl says:
*SC*: They seem to be observing everything.  But, they don't seem interested in any one system anymore. 
SC_Capt_Marek says:
*CEO*: Understood.
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
*CEO*: Just take advantage of their presence if you need an extra hand or two. They believe that they are who they look like.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO/XO: The same conduct was observed and reported about the replicants aboard the Station.
CEO_Cmdr_Mahl says:
*CNS*: You have a point there, Counselor.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CNS: Are you able to perceive anything, Counselor? To be honest, I ran out of theories on this replicants mystery.
CEO_Cmdr_Mahl says:
::takes the CNS's advise, and gives some of the replicants a few minor jobs checking on systems and doing some minor maintenance::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO/XO: 35 minutes of tense waiting...
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
SC: Nothing that I can prove, Captain. The replicants believe that they are who they look like.  For all intents and purposes, they are real; however temporary.
Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  The station begins to drift toward one of the walls of the tunnel...
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
SC: I can't help but wonder how much of their appearance has to do with the presence of the cloud.
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
SC: Sensors indicate that the station is drifting toward the cloud
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
*Station Ops*: DS_102, OPS, watch your drift. Our sensors are detecting that the Station is drifting towards one side of the tunnel! Correct the Station position immediately. 
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::shows Captain Marek the sensor image of the station::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
<Station Relief OPS> ::still feeling the creeps for seeing his double walking around the Station Ops:: *SC/XO*: Acknowledge. Initiating thruster burst to compensate in 3, 2, 1.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
<Station Ops> *USS Scorpius*: XO: Sir, we are unable to compensate with thrusters. We think we might still make it out, or last if the cloud overcomes the station. Shields should hold about 45 minutes as configured now.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
::watches the sensor image:: CNS: ::raises an eyebrow:: That is something to worry about.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
*Station OPS*: Send all available power to shielding. Even life support of non-occupied areas of the Station if necessary.
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
SC: The Station will be through the cloud before the 45 minutes are up.  
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
*CEO*: Chief, have you noted any problems while the cloud is passing around us? Other than the replicants?
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CNS: Agreed
CEO_Cmdr_Mahl says:
*XO*: The iota band radiation is causing some minor destabilizations in the systems, but nothing that we can't handle, especially since my crew has grown considerably.
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
*CEO*: Acknowledged Chief. Are you saying the replicants are helping you?
CEO_Cmdr_Mahl says:
*XO*: A few of them are, Sir.  Since they think they are crew members, I figured I would put them to work on some small, minor systems to keep them occupied and out of the way.
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
*CEO*: Interesting... more than automatons, but not sentient, very interesting
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
XO: That's just it Commander. Mentally, they are who they look like. They have the knowledge and capabilities of the original.
Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  One of the landing pads on the station contacts the Auric Cloud, and the shields begin to strain against the cloud
SC_Capt_Marek says:
All: Report status.
CEO_Cmdr_Mahl says:
::Is quite happy with the progress that his crew, both real and replicated, is accomplishing::
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
SC: Science is continuing to monitor the ship and Station, Captain. One of the Station 's landing pads has made contact with the cloud. It appears that they are attempting to compensate.
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CNS: Any serious damage?
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
SC: Shields are showing some signs of strain, but they are holding, Sir.
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
SC: Looks like you might have a Station to command after all!
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CNS: ::smiles at the CO remark:: Acknowledged. ETA for the Station to clear the cloud?
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO: Indeed, Captain. Indeed!
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
SC: ETA 3 minutes to clear
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CNS: Thanks Commander.
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
::nods slightly::
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO/XO: Well, I do not want to rush, but I think this went smoothly and successfully. Now, we have still a bigger problem to solve.
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
SC: We have?
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
SC/CO: Well, for one thing, all the replicants... are any of them staying with us?
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO: ::raises an eyebrow:: We have... What is this Cloud? Honestly, I do not what to think. I am utterly perplexed.
Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  The Auric Cloud clears the station...
CNS_LtCmdr_Rand says:
ALL: The cloud has cleared the Station
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
SC: That is a scientific question, not a problem. As long as nobody else is threatened by it, I feel comfortable returning to our normal duties, unless Starfleet wants us to study the cloud.
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
XO: I would expect them to disappear as we get distance between us, as we could do right now
SC_Capt_Marek says:
<Station Relief OPS> *SC/CO*: Sirs, we have cleared the cloud with no significant damage. Except for the replicants aboard, this was a complete success.
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
CO: From dust they came, and to dust they return
SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO: I found that so frustrating. To this point, we ended with more questions and doubts than answers and certainties.
CEO_Cmdr_Mahl says:
*XO*: Sir, engineering reporting in that all systems are functioning at top efficiency. The replicants did a magnificent job.
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
*CEO*: Acknowledged Chief. Good work down there
SC_Capt_Marek says:
XO: But what was their purpose? Where they part of the cloud? Was this a first contact situation? ... ::his mind is tortured with questions::
CO_Yo`Ghi says:
SC: Sometime that is what science is about, finding more questions
XO_Cmdr_Mitchell says:
SC: We may never know Sir, not without continuing to study them
Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  The overall population of replicants continues to drop on both the ship and station as the cloud moves off...
SC_Capt_Marek says:
*Station Relief OPS*: Good job there. Maintain all security measures until the cloud is at a safe distance and all replicants are gone.
Host Gerry says:
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