Host Tim says:
During the last 1.78 days the Dublin has fully supported the requirements of the archeology team. Professor A'hem was giddy with the new "toys" at his disposal.  Professor A'hem has been transported back to Doradus just before the ion storm started its pass through the system.

Host Tim says:
Professor A'hem has sent a message in the clear asking the Dublin to circle Doradus thus giving the Dublin an excuse to be nearer the ion storm.

Host Tim says:
<<<Resume Mission: "Once more into the breach">>>

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Takes a seat in the usual spot.::

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
::in main engineering, checking systems status like an obsessive compulsive::

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::walks over to the Captain:: CO: Sir, whenever you have a minute?

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
::Sends a message to her science department to vary the phase frequency conduit to compensate for the ion storm.::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
CNS: Yes Lieutenant. What can I do for you?

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::motions for her to sit.::

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
::makes a small correction to the dekyon particle acceleration, then looks with satisfaction all lights turning green:: *Bridge*: This is the steam room, we are all set and ready to go.

CTO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
::on the bridge, attempting to compensate his sanity with quiet scans of the ion storm after a day of listening to technobabble from some of the engineers today::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Motions for Cmdr. Kizlev to acknowledge engineering.::

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::lowers her voice as she takes a seat::  CO:  Sir, I wanted to offer my assistance in case it is needed.  As you would know, I speak Romulan fluently and am very well versed in their...tactics.  That is all.

CTO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
*CEO*: Acknowledged... ::thinks, "steam...room?":: ...uh, engineering. I have helm control this duty shift. I'm linking tactical to receive all status reports from my console at this time.

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
<SO Adams> *CSO*:  I'm initiating a level two diagnostic on the pulse induction sensors, Tayla.  I'm trying to compensate for the phase frequency adjustments made.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::looks to the Lt. trying to read her and steadies his gaze.:: CNS: I am aware of your language skills. Let’s hope we won't need any of their tactical procedures. But I may need your counselor skills if we make our rendezvous.

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
*SO*:  Proceed.  I'll keep my eye on the sensor grid from the bridge.

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
*CTO*: Sounds like a plan Sir. Fly straight, fly right. The big engines are ready to roam.

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
CO: Yes sir.  With the ion storm, we have a much better chance of completing our mission.  I do hope for their retrieval very much.

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
<SO Adams> ::Initiates the level two diagnostic on the pulse induction sensors, watching the lights flash across the console he is at.::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Smiles slightly and turn to tactical.:: CTO: Cmdr: Plot a course around Doradus and bring us in behind that Ion storm.

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO:  We are attempting to modify sensors to account for the interference from the ion storm we are approaching.

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
::looks at the big warp core pulsating with unbridled power with a little bit of envy::

CTO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
::shakes his head and grins, amused as always with human flavored humor, thinking he'll never fully grasp the intricacies of it:: *CEO*: My appreciation to you, lieutenant. I've also been considering a low power method of operation for this ship, in case our...'device' fails us, and we need to stay undetected. CO: Aye, sir. Setting course to follow

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
CSO: Any communications from the Romulan side of the border?

CTO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
CSO: Can we maintain long range sensors when close to the storm?

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::turns to Kizlev as she hears 'the device' mentioned then listens to see what Daniels will say, tensing slightly, then telling herself sternly to relax::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Holds up a finger as if about to speak to the Counselor.::

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
*CTO*: Yes Sir. I can see if I can do something about it.

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::looks at the Captain questioningly, waiting for him to continue, gives him her full attention::  CO:  Sir?

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
CO:  Nothing, Sir.  Aside from an occasional transmission which sounds to me like nothing more than a routine report from scout ships at far range.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Nods to Ms. Daniels.:: CNS: I wanted to ask what your impression was of the professor....Since you are part Betazoid.

Host Tim says:
ACTION: THE DUBLIN SLOWLY BEGINS A PATH AROUND DORADUS AS THOUGH IN RESPONSE TO PROFESSOR A'HEM'S REQUEST.

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
::Overhears the Captain.::  To self:  A bit eccentric maybe?

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
::sees that the impulse engines are starting to kick in:: Self: Finally!

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::takes in a deep breath, thinking before she answers::  CO:  I would say...that we can trust him.  He is very intelligent in his area of study, but I believe he rarely has had much social contact owing to his, uhm, open gawking...I believe that is the word...as we toured the Dublin.  He thinks this is quite exciting, the mission, and wants to help

CTO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
::carefully brings the Dublin on a course following the ion storm from a safe distance, matching its speed, and speaks after Rhianna ends her statement:: CO: We're on course and maintaining orbit, captain. ::feels like he's helm officer on the Arondight all over again::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
CNS: That’s about what I got from him.

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::looks at Cerdan carefully, paying attention to his emotions::  CO: Do you have doubts about the Professor, Sir?

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
::finally sees that all fusion reactors are going at max power:: Engineers: More coal boys, we need more coals!!! ::everyone laughs at Gael's stupid joke, after all he is the boss::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
CNS: I have doubts in his ability to keep secrets, not his intentions.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
CTO: Take us as close to the storm as you dare. Stay in its wake until we’re in range of Lambda Crateris.

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::nods::  CO:  Very true.  And if the Romulans were to 'question' him....he would quickly reveal whatever he knows.  Of this I am sure.

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
::Reconfigures the spectral resonance modulator as they get closer to the ion storm.::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
CSO: Begin monitoring the radiation emissions from this storm.

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
CO:  Aye, Captain.  The storm is not moving fast enough to be at rendezvous on time, Sir.

CTO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
CO: I'll take a few steps closers, sir. ::narrows his eyes at the view screen as he bring the ship up a bit to the storm:: CSO: Is the main deflector adequately coping with the magnetic interference, ensign?

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
CSO: How long can we shadow the storm before we need to break off?

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
CO:  If we stay behind the storm the entire way to rendezvous, we will be 14 hours late.

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::feels relatively calm while they are hidden near the ion storm::

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO:  Checking.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Thinks for a few moments.::

CTO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
::grimaces slightly, not liking the time estimate Tayla just gave, thinking the captain may be forced to do something...risky::

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
CTO:  It appears to be handling okay, Commander.  I've made a few adjustments and they appear to be holding.

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
::Begins to calculate.:: CO:  It will take 2.49 days to reach Crateris at warp 8 to be on time.  We will need to break away in .75 days and go to warp 8.5 to make up the time.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
CTO: Start a countdown to when we need to break from the storm.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
CSO: Monitor the storms course and speed. Update Mr. Kizlev of and changes.

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::stands, feeling anxious with their predicament and tries to think of something, anything else to get her mind off of it, smiles at the thought of seeing Elijah, her new brother, then looks at Kizlev, remembering last evening.  Wishes she could be more helpful::

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
::Nods to the Captain, and keeps the storm on sensors.::  CO:  Yes, Captain.

CTO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
::nods, sympathizing for the Captain's lack of choices, wishing he had more to offer:: CO: Setting the computer to countdown at silent, hourly intervals on this mark, sir.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::looks up at Jakiel.:: CNS: looks like we have some time before this gets exciting.

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
CO:  Captain, if my calculations are correct, the storm will interfere with scans of Doradus for about 32 hours.  And that should cover our absence.  ::Stresses the word should, and hoping it does.::

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
CO: Yes sir, it does.  Sir...just in case the sensors are not functioning properly, I will 'watch' for Romulan minds.  ::feels better having something to do::

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
::leaves the main room and enter the secondary room where the cloaking device is installed: Device: Now we will see if you can do a good job or send us to Romulan jails you bad boy.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
CSO: Understood.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
CNS: I wouldn't worry. ::Tries to put on a show of confidence.:: If we can't see them they can't see us.

CTO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
CO: Captain, with your permission, may I go to engineering? I have an idea for Mr. Delgado in keeping this ship 'unseen' in case the cloak betrays our trust in it.

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::nods and puts on a smile::  CO: With the lack of patrols out, at least, we can know they have not gotten word about a Starfleet vessel in the area. ::puts her hands behind her back and 'concentrates' all the same::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Looks up at Kizlev with surprise and then thinks about it for a moment.: CTO: Yes Cmdr. But I want a full report before anything is implemented.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Holds Kizlev's gaze and then speaks to Lt. Jakiel.:: ::CNS: Would you take Mr. Kizlev's place.

CTO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
CO: I wouldn't have it any other way. Thank you, sir. ::taps two keys on his console to call in a qualified backup FCO with some tactical ability to take over, then glances at Rhianna and enters the TL::

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::raises an eyebrow::  CO:  Yes sir.  ::walks over to his console and gives Kizlev a smile, almost glad to be at tactical, strangely::

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
CO:  Captain, I'm getting some additional ion readings.  The particles are thicker than usual and more dense.  It appears it is also smaller in area.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
CSO: Is it limited in size or the whole storm?

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::checks the scans but keeps her mind's 'eye' open, almost instinctively::

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
CO:  Basically that storm does not cover as wide of an area as I originally had thought.  If we stay close though ::cringes:: it should be sufficient to cover our ship's presence.

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
::walks slowly around the device making sure everything is in perfect order::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
CSO: Does the radiation pose a threat to the crew?

CTO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
::rides the TL down to main engineering, and exits, asking one of techs near the warp core where Delgado is, then goes to the secondary control room where he and the cloak are:: CEO: Shoddy engineering, isn't it?

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
CO:  Checking to see if our shields will compensate for the radiation exposure, Captain.  ::Runs some queries.::

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
CTO: It's a prototype, but I'd say it is even shoddier if you think it has been designed by Vulcans. They usually streamline their things a little bit more.

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
CO:  I can have the Lieutenant Delgado modify the sensors if the ship gets close to the ion storm, and… ::sees the queries coming back:: radiation should not be a problem.

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
CO:  I can set proximity alerts just in case radiation levels increase beyond safe levels.  Doing so now, Captain.  ::Activates the proximity alerts.::

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::checks Kizlev's plan of attack on file in case there is an altercation, then checks the scans again::

CTO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
CEO: Vulcans? I would expect such work only from Romulans. But getting to the point of my being here, I want to talk to you about something I discovered called Grey Mode.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
CSO: Very well, Order radiation protocols if you need to.

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
CTO: Grey mode? Oh I know about it, one of my dear friends serves on the Triton and they use it with obsession.

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
*CTO*:  Commander, the ion storm is not as big as I had predicted.  We will need to get closer to the ion storm and this may interfere with your targeting sensors.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
CNS: Keep us within the storms wake. No need to tell you what happens if were detected.

CTO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
CEO: Yes, the concept originated on an old Excelsior-Class desperately in need of decommissioning called Delphyne. An acquaintance of mine briefly told me of his exploits on that ship, and I was wondering if that were possible in a newer vessel such as this one.

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
CO:  No, no need Sir.  *CTO*: Trying to compensate for the worsening interference from the storm since we just moved closer. ::makes adjustments hoping it will work and eases them closer to the storm::

CTO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
*CSO*: Understood. I think we can sacrifice targeting for now. We have a schedule to keep, which is more important.

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
CTO: I can run some calculations but the problem is that this ship engines are too big to be masked effectively. Maybe we can reduce the signature a little bit, but without some serious dry-dock work it would be hard to implement.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::watches the readouts as they creep into the Ion storm.::

CTO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
CEO: Anything is better than nothing. Let's see what we can do with what we can, then.

Host Tim says:
<<<Pause Mission>>>

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