Host Tim says:
Having rescued the crew from the U.S.S. Chieftain it was decided that a Federation ship could not be left behind in Nacandarian space, ergo the Chieftain was destroyed.

Host Tim says:
The Dublin raced away from the resulting shockwave to join the U.S.S. Vesuvius which was in pursuit of the other two Nacandarian ships.

Host Tim says:
<<<Resume Mission; Debt of Honor - Back Through the Looking Glass>>>

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
:: on the bridge marking time at the helm and wishes that they were home already ::

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
::on the bridge::

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
*Dr Taurek*: Status of the wounded from the Chieftain?

CSO_Ens_Derick_Wildstar says:
::on the science station::

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
::listens to Tessa's comm to Taurek::

CTO_LtJg_Harker says:
::Is along for the ride as she holds on to her console, hoping not to be thrown.::

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
<Dr Taurek> *CMO*:  Triage is being setup.  We are handling the wounded and finding quarters with Ms Clooney's help for those unaffected.  I will have statistics sent momentarily.

SO_PO_Sirta says:
::at the secondary science console working in tandem with CSO::

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
FCO:  ETA to the Nacandarian ships, Cassie?

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
CO: Sir, we are only two light years from the tunnel now.

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
::takes in engineering's report from her chair::

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
::nods::

CTO_LtJg_Harker says:
::Scans with tactical sensors, the enemy ships hoping to find a weakness.::

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
FCO:  Cassie, report please?

CSO_Ens_Derick_Wildstar says:
::reading the telemetry from the probe in to the Tunnel:: SO: Sirta, take a look at this. Do you agree that passage is still good?

Host Tim says:
ACTION: THE SHOCKWAVE FROM THE EXPLODING USS CHIEFTAIN HITS THE DUBLIN

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
::holds on his chair, feels as the ship rocks a bit::

CSO_Ens_Derick_Wildstar says:
::analyzing the shockwave:: SO: check your sensors for the shockwave.

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
XO: Two light years from the tunnel now ma'am. :: grabs the console :: Shockwave hitting us now.

SO_PO_Sirta says:
::rocks in her chair, her forehead nearly smacking against the console::

CTO_LtJg_Harker says:
::Just barely keeps her seat as the shockwave hits.::

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
::pitches forward as the shock slams into the Dublin.  Grabs the arms tighter and hangs on::

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
CTO:  Do you have the Nacandarian ships on tactical sensors yet?

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
::listens to hear science's report on the wave's effect on the wormhole::

CTO_LtJg_Harker says:
CO: Scanning now Captain. ::She gasps out trying to right herself once again.::

SO_PO_Sirta says:
CSO: The wave...it'll make contact with the tunnel before it dissipates. I can only guess what effect that will have.

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
EO:  Engineering, report!  ::knows medical will now have more wounded than ever::

CTO_LtJg_Harker says:
CO: In battle with the Vesuvius and company....

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
::stands, tugs his uniform and walks to the upper deck::

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
FCO:  Thank you, Cassie.  Is the Dublin holding steady since the wave hit us?

CTO_LtJg_Harker says:
CO: Sir, USS Javelin is being hit hard...

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
::listens to the CTO's report while walks to the Science consoles::

CTO_LtJg_Harker says:
::Scans the ship attacking on the Javelin...::

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
XO: Aye Commander. She's doing just fine so far.

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
CTO:  That's not good news.  What about the rest of the wing, including the Vesuvius?

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
FCO:  Excellent.  ::can only hope the tunnel will hold as well for them::

CSO_Ens_Derick_Wildstar says:
::looks at the Captain coming::

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
::cringes from the Javelin’s wounded::

CTO_LtJg_Harker says:
CO: Shuriken dropping from warp...nacelle damage...::she clips out as she tries to keep up with the inflow of info.::

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
CSO:  What do you have?  ::obviously regarding the tunnel and readings::

CTO_LtJg_Harker says:
CO: Vesuvius and Rapier still fighting, Nacandarian vessels.. ::A grin in her voice:: "Much damage.."

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
CO:  I feel...plenty of pain.  The wave must have added to the casualties.  ::feels sorrow for those hurt::

SO_PO_Sirta says:
CSO: Sir, do you have any idea what will happen when a wave of pure ionized gas will do when it collides with verteron particles? Because that's what's going to happen shortly. ::points to the indication of the tunnel on her monitor::

CSO_Ens_Derick_Wildstar says:
CO: The shockwave will dissipate but will get to the Tunnel. I can only say what could happen.

CTO_LtJg_Harker says:
::Tries to keep scanning the enemy, waiting for a weapons lock.::

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
::grimaces a bit at Tessa's remark::  XO:  Check with Helm what is our ETA to the Javelin.

CSO_Ens_Derick_Wildstar says:
SO: Nothing if we manage to use our probe as barrier.

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
CTO:  Let me know as soon as we're within weapons range to the Nacandarian ships.

CTO_LtJg_Harker says:
CO: Yes Sir. ::Leans forward waiting for ships weapons to be able to lock on.::

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
CSO:  Speculate.

SO_PO_Sirta says:
::blinks, not the kind of answer she thought she'd get:: CSO: Probe as a barrier, sir?

CSO_Ens_Derick_Wildstar says:
CO: Maybe if I detonate the probe in the correct time, it will make a counter shockwave, but off course with less effects than the shockwave itself.

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
::Taurek's report comes up.  Reads it and wishes she could go to sickbay and help::

CSO_Ens_Derick_Wildstar says:
SO: We have to generate a pulse with the correct frequency of the shockwave.

CSO_Ens_Derick_Wildstar says:
SO: Then it will block it.

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
CSO:  And what would be the counter effect to the tunnel?

CSO_Ens_Derick_Wildstar says:
SO: But it will have to be very accurate.

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
FCO:  How far away is the Javelin?

CTO_LtJg_Harker says:
CO: Sir I can get a weapons lock on the enemy.

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
XO: We're still just over eight hours from the Javelin Commander.

CTO_LtJg_Harker says:
::Hopes she won't need to fire, 9 torpedoes does not a battle make.::

SO_PO_Sirta says:
::tries to envision the idea:: CSO: I see, like a remote chaff bomb. It blows and interferes with a specific series of wavelengths in a signal....I think.

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
::doesn't turn his head, still waiting for the CSO's response:: CTO:  Keep a lock, but do not fire... yet.

CTO_LtJg_Harker says:
CO: Understood Sir.

CSO_Ens_Derick_Wildstar says:
CO: Maybe nothing sir. Because the shockwave will null the other one.

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
FCO:  Alright.  Continue to keep the pace set.  Just wish we could move a little faster, but we can't take the risk.

CSO_Ens_Derick_Wildstar says:
CO: But at this time, I can only speculate.

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
CSO:  Can you take the probe closer to the shockwave, away from the tunnel's entrance?

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
:: turns to Tessa and nods :: XO: Agreed ma'am.

CSO_Ens_Derick_Wildstar says:
CO: And we have to detonate our probe to do it.

CSO_Ens_Derick_Wildstar says:
CO: Yes, I can.

CTO_LtJg_Harker says:
::turns slightly to listen to the CSO's words.::

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
::listens to the CSO's idea and wonders how well it might work::  CO:  That sounds plausible.

SO_PO_Sirta says:
CSO: Computing that frequency is gonna be very tricky. Plus we'll only have a minute or so to do it. ::frowns, hating the odds of this::

CSO_Ens_Derick_Wildstar says:
SO: Use this math program. ::sends the program to SO::

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
::quickly looks at the XO then back at the CSO::

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
CSO:  Do it, anyway.

CTO_LtJg_Harker says:
::Orders the torpedoes guys to prepare a probe, "the CSO's got this idea..."::

CSO_Ens_Derick_Wildstar says:
CO: Aye, Sir.

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
::looks at Mauro::  CO:  I agree.  It won't hurt anything if we can't get it calibrated fast enough.

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
:: looks down at her console and then over at operations ::

CSO_Ens_Derick_Wildstar says:
::managing the correct location to detonate the probe::

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
::returns to the lower deck::  XO:  I want options, Commander.  Work with Mr. Wildstar and get me at least one.

CSO_Ens_Derick_Wildstar says:
SO: Do we have the frequency?

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
::rises and moves over to the science console, looking over one shoulder, then the other::  SO/CSO:  Any other ideas?

SO_PO_Sirta says:
::is chugging away at the equations:: CSO: Just about....

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
CO:  Captain, will firing on the Nacandarians cause another wave if their ship blows?

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
XO:  Perhaps... if they have a warp core breach.

CSO_Ens_Derick_Wildstar says:
::looking at Sirta::

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
::turns back to the Captain::  CO:  Should we add to the destabilization?

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
::nods::  XO:  Add... we don't know what else can happen, take everything in consideration.

CSO_Ens_Derick_Wildstar says:
SO: Let's load the frequency in to the probe.

CTO_LtJg_Harker says:
::Transfers authority to CSO:: CSO: Probe's all yours.

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
SO/CSO:  What if we set a detonation in the opposite direction to cause a similar shockwave?  Could we get matching waves and valleys to cancel out the original one?

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
::walks to the Pit::  FCO:  Can't we go to warp 12?  ::grins::

CTO_LtJg_Harker says:
::Figures speed will be vital in this.::

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
:: looks up into her husband's eyes :: CO: Not unless the CEO has a miracle up his sleeve Captain. :: smiles ::

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
::looks at Mauro in shock for a moment, then 'touches' him and realizes he was joking::

SO_PO_Sirta says:
Self: Lambda is equal to the spatial differentiation....oh no. XO/CSO: If we detonate another core explosion in the tunnel, it could close it quite easily.

CSO_Ens_Derick_Wildstar says:
CO: Oh no. I have to calculate the explosion better. If we detonate it too close to the tunnel, it will be sealed.

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
::blinks a few times::

CSO_Ens_Derick_Wildstar says:
SO: the detonation will have to be perfect.

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
SO:  No, I mean on the outer rim, slightly outside of it.

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
::turns::  CSO:  What is the distance between the Dublin and the shockwave, now?

SO_PO_Sirta says:
::glances at the CSO seeing him on the same page as her:: CSO: Perfect at the very least.... ::looks grim::

CSO_Ens_Derick_Wildstar says:
::checking the distance::

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
FCO:  He could have, couldn't he? ::smiles::

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
CO: I wish he could sir.

CSO_Ens_Derick_Wildstar says:
CO: The shockwave will hit the Tunnel in 30 minutes.

CSO_Ens_Derick_Wildstar says:
CO: Sir.

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
CSO/SO:  There is no such thing as perfection...  ::shakes her head::  That would be too risky then.

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
CSO:  What is the distance, Mr. Wildstar?

CSO_Ens_Derick_Wildstar says:
::checking the distance between Dublin and the Tunnel::

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
CSO:  What if we launch a torpedo with a load of deuterium and anti deuterium?  Will that torpedo overtake the shockwave and explode right ahead of it, before reaching the tunnel?

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
CO/CSO:  Could we set anything directly in front of the tunnel to act like a sponge and absorb the wave where it would meet the tunnel?

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
XO:  Take us to maximum warp, Commander.

SO_PO_Sirta says:
::grins with her antenna curled back:: XO: A professor once told me that risk is part of the game we call duty.

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
::looks up and over to Cassie::  FCO:  Commander, what warp are we moving at currently?

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
XO: 9.6 Commander.

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
::glances at tactical::  CTO:  Vesuvius' status?

CTO_LtJg_Harker says:
CSO: If we could capitalize on the ripple effect would that work?

CSO_Ens_Derick_Wildstar says:
CTO: The torpedo can be detonated in the direction we want, right?

CTO_LtJg_Harker says:
::Scans the Vesuvius.::

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
CSO/CO:  A shock absorber would cause no damage.

CTO_LtJg_Harker says:
CSO: I thought you needed a probe?

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
CTO:  And its wing, of course...

CTO_LtJg_Harker says:
CO: Yes Sir, Scanning...no change sir.

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
CO:  Sir, I don't recommend the reverse explosion theory.

CTO_LtJg_Harker says:
CSO: Not usually: :In answer to the torpedo question.::

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
FCO:  9.7 then, Cassie.  That should be safe enough for a short while?

SO_PO_Sirta says:
CSO: An antimatter explosion, sir? I'm not sure if that will....well, maybe it could. Hmm...

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
XO: Yes ma'am for twelve hours if needed.

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
XO:  The shockwave is moving fast towards the tunnel.

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
CSO/SO:  People...a shock absorber?  Is there anything that would work like that?

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
XO:  What else do we have?

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
XO: Going to 9.7 now. :: taps the controls ::

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
CO: I'm working on it.  And we don't know that the wave will result in total destabilization either.

CSO_Ens_Derick_Wildstar says:
XO: I am working on it.

CTO_LtJg_Harker says:
CSO: What have you got? We’re running out of time.

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
CSO:  Can we disrupt the shockwave with an antiproton stream, at this distance?

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
CO:  Another detonation is extremely risky.  I'm trying to work on another solution with no risk.

SO_PO_Sirta says:
CO: Only if the electrons emitted by the beam balance out with the concentration of protons present in the wave. We'll have to be exact with the intensity of the beam.

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
:: has Mia enlarge the view screen so she can monitor their course visually ::

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
CSO/SO:  Can several probes be used in tandem to create a particle barrier to catch most of the shockwave?

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
CSO/SO:  Can you determine it using the Z-range particle spectrometry?

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
CSO/SO:  We only need to protect the area of the tunnel.

CTO_LtJg_Harker says:
::Eye brows go up as the science babble gets deeper.::

CTO_LtJg_Harker says:
::Hopes somewhere in all that there's an idea.::

CSO_Ens_Derick_Wildstar says:
XO: Maybe it can be done.

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
XO/CSO:  No, forget the probes... we're faster than they are.

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
CSO/SO:  Could they jettison the power source just before the waves hit?  We can't have another explosion.

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
CSO/SO:  Can we use the tractor beam in any way from behind?  Or is that wave too far?

SO_PO_Sirta says:
CO: Captain, I think the antiproton idea could work, but we'll need to stay on pace with the wave.

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
:: watches the view screen closely then looks at her navigational sensors not liking the mess she sees on the scope ::

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
CSO/SO:  What is the wave's current speed?  Just for information...  ::twists his mouth::

CTO_LtJg_Harker says:
::Thinks to self, 'we need to try something and soon.'::

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
XO:  We're too far away to use the tractor beam, Tessa...  ::narrows eyes and returns to his chair::

CSO_Ens_Derick_Wildstar says:
CO: Yes sir. ::checking the speed of the shockwave::

SO_PO_Sirta says:
::calculates a velocity curve of the wave for the CSO::

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
CO:  I was afraid of that...

CSO_Ens_Derick_Wildstar says:
XO: We have the perfect barrier team.

CTO_LtJg_Harker says:
CO: Sir lets use the antiproton beam we can always increase it if need be.

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
CSO/SO:  The Nacandarian ships will absorb a portion of the wave...can you calculate how much?

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
CO:  Sir, could we position an emptied ship in front of the tunnel to absorb more of the shockwave?

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
:: listens to the bridge conversation as she monitors their course and speed ::

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
CO:  It could save the rest of the ships in the long run!

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
::hears the CTO and looks at the XO:: XO:  What do you think?  Shall we fire the antiproton stream, anyway?

SO_PO_Sirta says:
::still thinks the CO was onto something, but shrugs, busy with extreme math::

CTO_LtJg_Harker says:
::Runs a quick scenario check on the antiproton beam idea, 'I didn't expect him to listen...' she thinks to herself.::

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
CO:  I'm not sure.  I don't know the science well enough and at the speed we're going?

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
XO:  It would take too much time...  plus we should have to tow a Nacandarian ship to the exact point to absorb the impact.

CSO_Ens_Derick_Wildstar says:
SO: Let's send the information about the shockwave to Vesuvius CSO.

CSO_Ens_Derick_Wildstar says:
SO: We need a barrier and they can create one for us all.

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
CO:  Are you sure it couldn't be done?

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
::listens to the CSO's suggestion:: CSO:  Do it, Mr. Wildstar.  Perhaps they will be able to prevent the wave to reach the tunnel.

CSO_Ens_Derick_Wildstar says:
CO: Aye, Sir.

SO_PO_Sirta says:
SO: Aye, sir. Transferring data to Vesuvius now. ::sends ideas and calculations as well::

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
CO:  The Vesuvius is in a much better position to put something in place, sir.

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
CO:  I'm sure they're working on it now.

CSO_Ens_Derick_Wildstar says:
::sending to the Vesuvius all the information about the shockwave like its frequency and speed, direction and what we need for a barrier and its magnitude::

CTO_LtJg_Harker says:
CO: Sir 5 minutes until the shockwave hits the Vesuvius wing...

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
XO:  I'm not sure they are aware of the wave yet, Commander.  Mr. Wildstar will let them know...  assuming they will have the time to do something, in the middle of the battle.

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
CTO:  Acknowledge.

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
XO: Commander, approaching the Vesuvius' position in approximately five minutes, but the shockwave will hit at the same time.

CTO_LtJg_Harker says:
CO: There's just not enough time to completely analyze the antiproton idea Sir.

CSO_Ens_Derick_Wildstar says:
CO: Maybe they will have to drop the battle.

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
CTO:  Don't worry... it probably won't work.

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
CO: I suggest we all hang on to something solid Captain.

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
FCO:  Then let's hope the wave is reduced by the plethora of ships...we're out of time.

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
XO/CSO/CTO:  Keep working, try to find a way to disrupt the wave.

CTO_LtJg_Harker says:
CO: Yes Sir, was worth a look though.

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
XO: I hope so Commander, but don't take any bets on it.

CTO_LtJg_Harker says:
CSO: We're so close any explosion will disrupt the tunnel I feel...

CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
CTO:  Take your targets, Paige.  Weapons and warp drive only.

XO_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
FCO:  I have to...it's our only hope...

CTO_LtJg_Harker says:
CO: Aye Sir. ::Targets weapons and warp drive of nearest two Nacandarian vessels and hopes.::

CSO_Ens_Derick_Wildstar says:
CTO: I just want to make sure we don't have to worry about the Tunnel closing.

Host Tim says:
ACTION: AS THE DUBLIN DROPS FROM WARP TO ASSIST THE VESUVIUS THE SHOCKWAVE ARRIVES AND THE NACANDARIAN SHIPS EXPLODE; THE "TUNNEL" FLUCTUATES... IS IT STABLE ENOUGH?

Host Tim says:
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