Host Tim says:
The U.S.S. Dublin has traveled at warp 9.6 for the last 23 days from Star Base 173 and is now approaching the Helos system

Host Tim says:
<<<Begin Mission: "Weighty thoughts">>>

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Enters the bridge  and takes his position.::

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Delgado says:
::on the bridge, feeling miserable with his new weight:: Self: At least I get some work out done moving in this gravity.

CSO_LtJG_Daniels says:
::Begins taking astrometric scans of the system, pulling up information on the planets.::  

XO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
::nods to the captain, sitting in the customary first officer's seat, feeling emotionally better lately since the last 23 days:: CO: Captain, we're on approach to the Helos system. ETA is momentarily.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Examines his bridge crew to see how the increased gravity is effecting them.::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
XO: Very good Commander. Stand by to drop from warp.

CSO_LtJG_Daniels says:
CO:  Picking up one planet in the system with humanoid life signs.  Morngu, Captain.

CSO_LtJG_Daniels says:
::Begins the start of a headache with the increased gravity.::

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::leans forward in her seat, to look at the view screen better, but her mind-sense is very 'attuned' to her bondmate, worried ever since they left the Star Base::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
CSO: Full scans, get everything you can.

CSO_LtJG_Daniels says:
::Rubs her head a bit.::  CO:  Aye, Captain.  ::Initiates full scans.::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
XO: Any ships in the system?

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Delgado says:
::makes sure engines are ready to drop out of warp and switch to impulse::

CSO_LtJG_Daniels says:
CO:  Gravity is 1.87 times that of Earth, Captain.  ::Begins to pull up the results of the surveyed scans from the planet, and begins to analyze the data.::

XO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
FCO: Prepare to drop out of warp, ensign, once we're closer to the orbit of the outer planets. ::checks his side console slaved to tactical for scans of ships::

Host Tim says:
<FCO>CO: Aye sir.

XO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
CO: Sensors reveal two armed fighter craft are deploying from the second planet, sir.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
XO: What is their heading?

CSO_LtJG_Daniels says:
CO:  The crew will no doubt begin to suffer from the increased gravity.  Headaches, nausea, nose bleeds, dizziness, joint pain, sluggishness .. you know .. all the good stuff you get when you increase the gravity.  ::Frowns.::  We may need to have medical administer hypos for the ailments.

XO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
CO: Currently breaking through their upper atmosphere. It doesn't appear they are on intercept towards us...yet.

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
CO:  Sir, I found that there was a reference about the Morngu; that they may have come from Earth a long time ago.  It was not definite.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
CSO/CNS: I was hoping a slow increase would prevent some of our crew from suffering.

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Delgado says:
::even his fingers feel heavy while he types a few command in the console:: CO: Actual ship's gravity is 1.75 g sir.

CSO_LtJG_Daniels says:
::Begins to search for the cause of the increased gravity.::  CO:  I'm looking for a reason for the system encountering the increased gravity, but there is nothing external.  I thought perhaps a black hole may have been the cause .. ::sighs:: but .. I guess I was wrong.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Turns to the counselor.:: CNS: Interesting.

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Delgado says:
CSO: Is the mass of the planet getting any less?

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
CEO: Let’s hold it there for the time being.

XO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
::feels even the slightest movements of his antennae feel too fatiguing to perform, not liking this gravity change at all, which doesn't help his wavering emotions much::

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::nods at the Captain::  CO: I am 'getting' a decent amount of discomfort from the crew.  I hope it will not last long, being near this planet.  I also found that the Morngu have not associated with the Federation much.  They were described as aggressive.

CSO_LtJG_Daniels says:
::Continues to focus her scans on the planet looking for anything that that may be coming from the planet which may be the cause.::  CEO:  Planet mass is becoming less dense.  You have a theory?

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
XO: Commander. Have science and engineering do directed scans of this systems sun to see if it could be the cause.

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Delgado says:
CSO: NO I am just trying to eliminate some hypothesis. The decreased mass is the cause of the loss in gravity, now we have to find what causes that decrease. Any shift in the composition of the planet nucleus?

XO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
CO: Our armed welcoming committee just took a position between us and their planet, sir. Shall we parley with them?

CSO_LtJG_Daniels says:
::Hears the CNS's words about the Morngu, and can't help but wonder if the gravity issues could be the reason the Morngu's aggressiveness.::

XO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
CSO: Lieutenant, can your sensors provide you ample core data samples from here, or will you need to take them in person on the surface?

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::feels as if she would give anything to lay down and try to get the oppressive weight of gravity off of her, finds another reference about the species, increasing her worries::  CO: In this article they are described as behaving as if they thought they were superior, no doubt due to their size and muscular stature.

CSO_LtJG_Daniels says:
::Begins a deep scan of the planet and looks for any shift in the composition of the planet's nucleus.::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
XO: Drop us from warp and open a channel.

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
CO/XO:  They call Offworlders...  ::grimaces as she realizes that Betazoid name might come across as offensive:: ...all of us, "Light Worlders".

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
CNS: Noted.

XO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
FCO: Drop to impulse, Ensign. Take us on steady approach towards the second planet in the system. CNS: Rhianna, your comm skills are superb. Please establish communications with the two fighters awaiting us.

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
CO/XO: Hmmmm...diplomacy may be in order here.  One of the counselor's advises that the Morngu think we fear and resent them, but no mention of why they might think that of us.

Host Tim says:
ACTION: DUBLIN DROPS FROM WARP BETWEEN MORNGU AND THE 3RD PLANET

Host Tim says:
<FCO>XO: Aye sir... one half impulse toward Morngu.

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Delgado says:
::makes the switch from A/AM power to fusion power redirecting the power to the proper destinations::

CSO_LtJG_Daniels says:
CEO:  I'm detecting increased heat with the inner core.  The crust of the planet is shrinking.

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::gets up and takes communications::  XO:  Yes sir.   CO/XO: Channel opened, Sirs.  Shall I send a greeting hail?

XO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
CNS: Standard greeting on all frequencies.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
CNS: You handle the communications; put a friendly face on it as it were.

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Delgado says:
CSO: Is this heat causing a shift in the atomic structure of metals? If the metals get lighter and have less mass you have an explanation for the reduced gravity. What caused this is still hard to determine I guess.

CSO_LtJG_Daniels says:
XO:  I should be able to get adequate core samples from the sensor readings, Sir.  Initiating scans now. ::Begins to get results and feeds them to the XO's console.::  Results are being forwarded to your console.

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
COM: Morngu planet: Greetings from the vessel USS Dublin.  Captain Cerdan and Commander Hy'Qiin would welcome communication with you.  Please respond!

Host Tim says:
ACTION: A STERN FACE FILLS THE VIEW SCREEN; HUMAN LOOKING WITH POWERFUL JAWS AND THICK HEAD OF DARK HAIR.

Host Dermok says:
@COM: Dublin: You are the Federation response to our inquires?

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Looks to Cmdr. Hy'Qiin and back to the screen.::

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::thinks that making sure these powerful people know that two strong men are at command.  Keeps her own voice and face as stern as those on the view screen.

XO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
CSO: Thanks, but I'll need your...translated analysis when it's complete. Chemistry was never my strong suit during my education.

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::looks from the view screen to Kizlev, to see if he will answer::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Stands  and approaches the view screen.::

CSO_LtJG_Daniels says:
XO:  And here I thought everyone understood this stuff?  ::Grins.::

Host Dermok says:
::Looks around the view screen with narrowed eye lids and snorts as though disgusted.::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
COM: Morngu:  I am Captain Cerdan, We have been sent to assist you any way we can.

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Delgado says:
::starts pulling out data about Elaysian exoscheleton from the Dublin's LCARS:: Self: Uhm that one does not look comfortable.

Host Dermok says:
@COM: Dublin: Just the one vessel is expected to solve this problem?

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
COM: Morngu: We are the first to arrive, Others have been dispatched as well. How may we help you?

CSO_LtJG_Daniels says:
CEO/XO:  Inner crust is melting, and it appears the additional liquid is lowering the gravity.  I think we have our means.  Now what's the cause?  ::Does some further scans.::

XO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
::looks up at the Captain, imagining if Cerdan had felt any muscle ache just from the act of rising up from his chair::

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Delgado says:
::stands up from the chair before he develops some glorious hemorrhoids:: CSO: My advice, try to imagine all the reasons why the inner crust should melt, starts from the simplest one, then eliminate the unlikely ones.

Host Dermok says:
@COM: Cerdan: As we stated in our message to the Federation... Our home world is losing surface gravity... we haven't determined what started the problem but the magma core is increasing thus destroying the outer mantle.

Host Dermok says:
@COM: Cerdan: This began only about 2 of your years ago... it is accelerating.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
COM; Morngu: Our scans have detected that. We will continue a geologic survey to determine the cause. In the meantime do you require any medical assistance?

CSO_LtJG_Daniels says:
CEO:  My head hurts, and you want me to do what?

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::speaks very quietly to Kizlev::  XO: I am afraid that since these are a proud people that this must be extremely difficult to ask for help.  It is a perfect opportunity to show that we are a good people.

XO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
CEO/CSO: Wasn't it the human scientist Edmond Halley who proposed the Hollow Earth theory? We know that doesn't apply to the Earth of Sol, but suppose it applied elsewhere...?

Host Dermok says:
@COM: Cerdan: Our old ones and the young are the most affected.

CSO_LtJG_Daniels says:
CEO:  Sounds like possibly the rotation of the core needs a jump start to me.

Host Dermok says:
@COM: Cerdan: I believe that if the problem cannot be quickly reversed we have to evacuate our home world.

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Delgado says:
CSO: That may be a very good hypothesis. Did you detect any changes in the planet magnetic field? If the core slows down the magnetic field should decrease.

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
CSO: Maybe if the center of their planet somehow had a...reaction that was implosive and is decreasing mass.  That could cause an exothermic problem.  ::finds it exciting to discuss science again, having missed it::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
COM: Dermok: We have adjusted our ships gravity to almost that of your normal.  We could beam the most urgent cases to our ship?

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Delgado says:
XO: You mean someone is emptying that planet?

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
CNS: How many can we take aboard?

Host Dermok says:
@COM: Cerdan: They now number in the thousands.  We do not have sufficient vessels to evacuate the planet quickly.

XO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
CEO: Precisely. I cannot remember all the details, but I think Halley believed his Hollow Earth was inhabited deep beneath the surface, according to his models.

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
CO:  Checking now Sir...  ::has the computer configure the maximum number::

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Delgado says:
XO: If we beam some gravity plating on the surface of the planet they may be able to create some areas where their gravity is back to normal.

XO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
CEO: Do we have the resources and manpower for such an operation?

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
COM: Dermok:  Lieutenant Jakiel will contact you shortly so we can take some of your most critical cases.

CSO_LtJG_Daniels says:
::Begins to scan for magnetic field changes.::

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Delgado says:
XO: I presume it would be less of a strain on the ship than bringing 500 people on board.

XO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
::looks up at Rhianna, keeping his voice low to her:: CNS: It may be in their culture to harbor pride. If so, then we have quite a challenge in saving them from themselves.

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
CO: We could probably take on another two hundred fifty safely, more if we want to take a risk, considering that the others may lose their lives.

Host Dermok says:
@COM: Cerdan: Understood. How many more vessels are coming?

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
COM: Dermok: I am not sure. I can confirm with Starfleet and have a number for you.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
COM: Dermok:  In the mean time I need to get the Dublin closer to you planet for more scans.

CSO_LtJG_Daniels says:
CEO:  Running checks on the magnetic field fluctuations, Gael.

Host Dermok says:
@COM: Cerdan: Of course... we will fly escort.

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Delgado says:
::nods to Tayla:: CSO: If it is not stable it is a sign that you are right, and the plasma core need a serious restart.

XO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
CEO: Nevertheless, I'm wary about such an undertaking without more support to help us. If you think you can make it not only work, but make it viable in the time we have left, devise some computer models and we'll see about it.

Host Dermok says:
@::Face sags in disappointment, Mutters:: Self: I know we couldn't count on the light worlders.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Turns and motions for Lt. Jakiel to close the channel.

CSO_LtJG_Daniels says:
CEO:  It is definitely not stable.  I'm detecting massive fluctuations in the magnetic field structure.  It is increasing, then decreasing.

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Delgado says:
XO: I would need to know what amount of power they have and if they have industrial replicators on the planet.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Takes his seat with almost a scowl on his face.::

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::closes out the channel and turns back to Cerdan::

CSO_LtJG_Daniels says:
CO:  I suggest we do not get too close to that planet.  The electromagnetic disturbances could prove very dangerous to us.  Perhaps cause electromagnetic pulses that could shut us down.

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Delgado says:
CSO: Now what could be causing such a core instability. And, more important, I am not sure we can do much about it.

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
CO:  Captain?  There is something bothering you about this?

CSO_LtJG_Daniels says:
CO:  Navigational abilities could be affected.

CSO_LtJG_Daniels says:
ALL:  I am not receiving any data on the planet's population.  There's nothing in the database by the way.

XO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
CEO: We'll have to get closer to Morngu then... ::hears the CSO:: CSO: If the EM fluctuations are dangerous to us, wouldn't they be as dangerous to the Morngu?

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
CSO: Work with Chief Delgado to boost the shields to protect us.

CSO_LtJG_Daniels says:
CO:  I'm picking up high tides on the planet.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
XO: Take us in slow, keep watch on the EM fields.

CSO_LtJG_Daniels says:
CEO: Gael, can you give us more power to the shields?

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Delgado says:
CSO: Sure but I think we do not need to raise shield. The navigational shields if boosted a little should be enough to protect us from every fluctuation.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
CNS: Prepare to take as many of the critical cases as we can.

XO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
FCO: Ensign, take us on approach to the planet. Use extreme caution in your maneuvers as we get close.

CSO_LtJG_Daniels says:
CO:  I'm picking up seismic activity.  That activity is extending beyond the existing fault lines.

XO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
::sounds yellow alert, and focuses energy diversion to shields from his console::

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
CO: Yes sir.  I will have medical prepare triage areas and sleeping areas.

CSO_LtJG_Daniels says:
ALL:  The EM fluctuations are beginning to interfere with the planetary comm.  They are posing no risk to the humanoids.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Taps the arm of  his chair repeatedly while thinking.::

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Delgado says:
Self: Only to the pigeons.

XO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
CEO/CSO: We have roughly 42% protection of the total EM spectrum in our shields. Will that be enough defense against the worse of the activity?

CSO_LtJG_Daniels says:
::Looks at the CNS.::  CNS:  They will however deeply effect your telepathic abilities.

Host Tim says:
ACTION: THE DUBLIN SLOWLY APPROACHES MORNGU AND CIRCLES THE PLANET JUST ABOVE ITS OUTER ATMOSPHERE.

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Delgado says:
XO: The ship's systems are designed to protect against EM fluctuations as well, so I don't think it will be a problem in the short term.

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
CO:  Captain?  ::senses how worried he is and then her head starts hurting slightly::  CSO: Yes, I think I am discovering that...  ::puts her fingers to one temple and winces::

CSO_LtJG_Daniels says:
CNS:  If it's any consolation to you, I have this huge headache that ... never mind.  That's irrelevant.  ::Rubs the back of her head.::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
CNS: Send a priority message to Starfleet; tell them to expedite those other ships in case we need to evacuate this planet. ::Reaches over and puts a hand on her shoulder.::

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Delgado says:
CSO: Can you make an estimate of the planet's population?

XO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
::turns to Rhianna, showing genuine concern for the telepathic malady she seems to be enduring now::

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::nods but the movement makes her head pulse worse, says quietly::  CO:  Yes sir.  Right away and with priority attachment.  ::starts to write out the message, hoping it can hurry those other ships, glances at Kizlev and bites her lip hard to focus her pain on that::

CSO_LtJG_Daniels says:
CEO:  Unfortunately the database has not been updated in a very long time.  It's decades old.  It was over 1 million back then.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Stands:: XO: Commander. Assemble the senior staff in my ready room in five minutes, I want ideas on our next course of action.

CSO_LtJG_Daniels says:
::Continues to try to get a better estimate of the planet's population.::  CEO:  Speaking of increased population .. I got an interesting subspace communication from Sam not too long ago.  Did you know she's pregnant?

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Delgado says:
::whistles with heavy lips:: CSO: Woot!?! Please tell Rico is not the father?

CSO_LtJG_Daniels says:
CEO:  No, but it seems she's got a thing for tactical officers.  ::Chuckles.::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Turns and walks to his ready room.::

XO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
CO: Aye, sir.

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Delgado says:
CSO: Yeah she always liked their men illiterate. ::grins::

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

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