Host Tim says:
After thirty minutes of watching scans and tossing ideas about the Dublin's senior staff still seems stifled from a solution.

Host Tim says:
<<<Resume Mission: "In a puff of smoke...">>>

CSO_LtJG_Daniels says:
XO:  Commander, I'm beginning to get the results of the scans back.  Volume of gas venting from the planet's core is increasing.

CMO_Ens_Kavanagh says:
::In sickbay positioning the medicine for transport::

CSO_LtJG_Daniels says:
::Continues to review the scans that are still coming in.::

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Delgado says:
::listen to Tayla and swears:: CSO: I doubt these people have more than a few days to live, probably even shorter. Plus I really do not understand something.

CSO_LtJG_Daniels says:
CEO:  I tend to agree.  According to these scans, the gas that is escaping is beginning to pollute the planet.

Host XO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
::emerges from the ready room after a brief discussion with the captain, and takes the center chair for now:: CSO: Are your scans picking up anything unusual close to the core or within those vents? Anything...out of place?

CSO_LtJG_Daniels says:
XO:  Yes, Sir.  The temperature of the molten core is increasing, and the liquid core's rotation is slowing.

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Delgado says:
CSO: If the core's heavy metal is getting a gas the pressure on the planet crust should be increasing. The planet should increase in size, instead is shrinking.

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
::sitting at main tactical::

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::stands next to the Captain's chair, one hand on her hip, wondering if the Morngu will cooperate::

Host XO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
CEO: Mr. Delgado, while you're here, I think we've been under this state of enhanced gravity long enough. Begin resetting ship wide gravity back to normal, at gradual increments. Monitor the changes with the sickbay staff.

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::takes a seat at Operations when she sees the duty operations had to suddenly leave::

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Delgado says:
XO: Aye, and finally Sir!

CMO_Ens_Kavanagh says:
::checks the list of medication one more time:: *CNS* Okay, medication is ready to be beamed down.

CSO_LtJG_Daniels says:
::Nods to the CEO.::  XO:  One more thing.  Surface temperature is beginning to decrease.

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Delgado says:
*CMO*: Doc, Delgado here. I have been ordered to reduce gravity ship wide. Do you think a gradual reduction of 0.1 G every 20 minutes is reasonable enough?

Host XO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
::turns to Rhianna, wondering if she read his surface thoughts about taking over OPS, then turns back to the main viewer:: CTO: Lieutenant, are your phaser calibrations complete for geological drilling operations?

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::is incredibly relieved to hear that the oppressive gravity is going to lift, listens intently to the new communication::  CO:  Captain, Starfleet Headquarters has taken this very seriously.  They are sending a massive amount of ships with a good amount of room...many are freighters.  ::smiles as she looks at Kizlev and gives him the good report::

CSO_LtJG_Daniels says:
XO:  That is a result of the airborne particles blocking the sun's rays.

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
XO: Yes Sir, ready when you are.

CMO_Ens_Kavanagh says:
*CEO*: Hmm...Make it every thirty-five minutes. That should do.

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
XO: My contacts within the empire show that the High Council is considering our request, it’s looking quite favorable at the moment.

Host XO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
CSO: Do we have the capability to remove those particles without harming their atmospheric stability...or what's left of it?

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
*CMO*: I have the coordinates.  XO: Sir, Doctor Kavanagh is ready to beam the medical supplies down.  I have the coordinates.  Shall I proceed or first notify the Morngu?

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Delgado says:
*CMO*: Thank you Doc. Will do.

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Delgado says:
::sets a gradual reduction of gravity at 0.1 G per 35 minutes::

Host XO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
CNS/CTO: Freighters...and Klingons still in consideration. They won't be in time, I fear. If only the Morngu could see reason beyond their stubbornness!

Host XO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
CNS: Open communications to the Morngu. If they refuse the supplies...well, we'll deal with that if we must.

CMO_Ens_Kavanagh says:
::Checks the latest scans to see if any new dangerous gases have been released.::

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::frowns as she hears the rest of the message from headquarters::  CO:  Sir, now the bad news.  All those vessels will not arrive for another thirty to forty days, depending on each of their speeds.  I am sorry, I hope they are in time.  Yes, the Klingons gave permission for them to enter their space.

Host XO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
::feels the gradual relief in his chitinous bones, his antennae finally able to flex easily again::

CSO_LtJG_Daniels says:
XO:  We could try to send probes to break through the atmosphere and create some holes to vent the gases away from the planet.  I'm not sure if it will be enough, but it may slow the process of accumulation of those gases.

CMO_Ens_Kavanagh says:
::His nose slowly starts to bleed again as his body feels the change in gravity::

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
XO: I’ll contact the Empire and see if they will release what ships are closest on the frontier.

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Delgado says:
CSO: We must be sure though that the gases escape the planet gravity well though. If not we will just pollute the atmosphere even more.

Host XO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
::shakes his head and breathes deeply:: CNS: I see. Hailing frequencies to the Morngu, then. ::nods to the CSO, and prepares to talk diplomatically, feeling so far out of his usual tactical element:: CSO: Do it with haste.

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
XO:  Yes sir.  I would advise showing toughness in the face of the Morngu.  Just as the Klingons respect such a show.  ::touches the OPS console::  Opening a channel now.  COM: Morngu: This is the Starfleet vessel, USS Dublin.  We have medical supplies that your wounded need and will beam them down as soon as we obtain your permission.

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
:: sends a coded message to the Empire expressing the urgency of the situation::

Host Keret says:
#COM: Dublin: Dublin, what can you report?

CSO_LtJG_Daniels says:
CEO:  Most of the gases are already escaping the planet's atmosphere.  If we can poke some holes through the atmosphere, it may be enough to increase the venting away from the planet.

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Delgado says:
CSO: You mean like pulling them out in space with a tractor beam?

Host Keret says:
#COM: Dublin: Sending coordinates of our public health services; those medical supplies should go there.

Host XO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
COM: Keret: To whom am I speaking? Can you authorize a transfer of our supplies to your people, and will you require aid to distribute them?

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
::listens in to the XO`s conversation::

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::turns to Kizlev, ready to send the supplies on their way::

CSO_LtJG_Daniels says:
::Nods to the XO.::  XO:  Aye, Sir.  ::Begins to prepare the probes, then stops to look at the CEO.::
CEO:  I'm not sure how we could do that; we can work on that theory once we get some of these probes launched.

Host Keret says:
#COM: Dublin: I am Keret... Chief advisor to our President.

Host Keret says:
#COM: Dublin: We have sufficient people to distribute the supplies.

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
*CMO*: We have received coordinates on the Morngu planet and they are ready.

CSO_LtJG_Daniels says:
CEO:  Do you have a theory on how we can attract the gases away from the planet?

Host Keret says:
#COM: Dublin: What other assistance can you provide?

CMO_Ens_Kavanagh says:
*CNS*: Very well. Thank you.

Host XO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
COM: Keret: Good. Has your President considered planetary evacuation yet? The Klingon Empire is willing to send assistance, but prefer to do so only if you are willing.

CSO_LtJG_Daniels says:
::Sends the message to science for them to prepare the necessary probes.::

CSO_LtJG_Daniels says:
CEO:  If we can create a twisting action, kind of like a fan, perhaps that will help as well.

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Delgado says:
CSO: I think I can reroute the tractor beam through the deflector shield, I won't need a highly powered traction,, just widely dispersed. The problem with that is, that I will be pulling out even useful gases unless we find a way to tap the holes you are going to dig.

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Delgado says:
CSO: You are a genius. How large are these bores you will drill in the planet crust?

Host XO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
::hears the frenzied exchanges between his officers while listening to Keret, hoping somebody can pull a miracle solution very soon::

Host Keret says:
#COM: Dublin: While we have reluctantly considered mass evacuation we do not possess sufficient vessels for the whole population.

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
XO: Sir, shall I send the supplies?

CSO_LtJG_Daniels says:
CEO:  They don't have to be big.  Gases are generally small in atomic nature.  If we can create a torque on the probe which will penetrate the core, I can design the probes to redirect their spin after the needed gases have been vented.

Host XO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
COM: Keret: We have the capacity to evacuate up to 500 of your citizens at a time. The Federation is sending additional help, but it may be too late by the time they arrive. The Klingons could probably arrive here sooner if you allow it. Meantime, we are going to transfer the supplies. Standby. ::turns to Rhianna and nods to her::

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Delgado says:
CSO: And I can direct a tractor beam hollow shaped right at the entrance of the holes

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
::notices comm panel blink, opens the message and reads slowly. A slight sense of relief crosses his stoic Klingon features::

CSO_LtJG_Daniels says:
::Sends the necessary schematics to science.::  ALL:  We don't have much time.  At the current rate of deterioration, we have 90 days tops.

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::swivels in her seat and with one touch has the precious medical supplies taken from sickbay and placed onto Morngu, then says quietly::  XO: Sensors show the supplies arrived perfectly.

Host XO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
::looks over his shoulder up at the CTO:: CTO: Good news from the Empire, or do we continue to face this alone?

Host Keret says:
#COM: Dublin: Commander, ::Puffs his chest our::: our calculations are that the planet will be inhabitable in approximately 90 days... at the current rate of deteriorations.

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
XO: Our request is causing a stir, but the indications are that they will assist us.

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Delgado says:
::pulls out some data from his console and sends them to the CSO's screen:: CSO: This way all the gases will escape out of the atmosphere, it is a finger in a dam I am afraid, but we need to start somewhere.

Host Keret says:
#COM: Dublin: The Morngu are not strangers to sacrifice and we have initiated the plebiscite to select the order of evacuation.

Host XO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
COM: Keret: We won't give up until we've found a way to prevent that from happening. Please remind your President of what little time you have left to act. We are now attempting to clear your atmosphere of particulate debris that is harming your ecosphere.

CSO_LtJG_Daniels says:
CEO:  Of course we are assuming that the core is spherical and has uniform density.  Let me do some further scans to determine that while science prepares those probes.

CSO_LtJG_Daniels says:
::Continues to run further scans of the planet's core.::

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Delgado says:
CSO: Do you detect any nuclear reaction in the core?

Host Keret says:
#COM: Dublin: While we cannot determine why the core is slowing its rotation our scientists say that the slower rotation is producing a greater internal temperature which in turns allows the core to eat away at the mantle.

Host XO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
::turns to the CSO for her assessment of that information:: CSO: Lieutenant?

CSO_LtJG_Daniels says:
XO:  There is no nuclear reaction in the core, and the core is spherical with uniform density.  This should work, Commander.  ::Places emphasis on the "should"::

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
::sits listening to the buzz of conversation around him::

Host XO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
CSO: I'm willing to go forth with your plan, but I don't want the 'cure' to be worse than the 'disease', if you follow my meaning.

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Delgado says:
::breathes from relief at the news:: CSO: If the planet was cooled down by the spinning of it's core, we need to find a way to make his lazy arse move fast again.

CSO_LtJG_Daniels says:
CEO:  We need a shock wave that will travel outward in all directions, like an expanding sphere, a bomb of some sort.  When the wave hits the core, it will create a net force acting through the core's center of mass.

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
CSO: Has this slowing down of the core affected the planets magnetic fields?

Host XO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
::turns to Rhianna:: CNS: I want to query your intuition...is it possible, even in the slightest, that your gut tells you there is something else causing all of this that we haven't considered yet? A new life form perhaps?

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Delgado says:
CSO: That is a pretty huge bomb we need. CTO: Would you do the honor to prepare one?

CSO_LtJG_Daniels says:
CTO:  The planet's magnetic fields are rapidly deteriorating.  That is what is causing the problems on the planet, such as the gases and seismic events.

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::raises an eyebrow and smiles at the generosity of 'her' people::  XO: Sir, the Romulans have responded to our call for help, Headquarters reports.  They will be sending over 100 vessels in 30 to 44 days.  They are only awaiting UFP acceptance.

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
CEO: It would be my pleasure commander,

Host XO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
::taps his combadge:: *CMO*: Doctor, what the status of the crew since we began scaling back the ship wide gravity?

CMO_Ens_Kavanagh says:
*XO*: Basically the same as when we increased gravity, more nosebleeds and such...everything should be fine once we level out again.

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::hears Kizlev's question and considers it:: XO: I had not thought of that or tried to sense anything but the Morngu.  A slowing rotation could be affected by an outside source.  Hmmm, another body mass pulling on it?

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Delgado says:
CTO: Can you determine with the CSO how many bombs we need, how big, and where they should be placed to be of effect? I will work on how to shield them.

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
XO: I’ll be in the Armory modifying the torpedoes with your permission

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
::notices comm panel blinking::

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
::opens the message and reads:: Self: Well I’ll be dammed.

Host XO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
CTO: Hold on that, Lieutenant. What do you have? ::nods to his console after hearing a bleep sound from it::

CSO_LtJG_Daniels says:
CEO:  Gael, I know you love your warp core, but .. ::Hesitates.::  It may be what we need to jump start the planet's core.

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
XO: Sir the Empire has learned of the Romulan offer and are countering with an offer of 200 ships.

Host XO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
CNS: The Romulans...very interesting day this is becoming. That will be a matter for the Federation Council to decide. ::turns to the main viewer::

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Delgado says:
::smiles at the CSO:: CSO: You on fire baby! Who cares about the core when 750 million people are at stake?

Host XO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
::grinds wickedly:: CTO: The Ferengi are right, competition is good for business. In this case, saving lives. If we can get them all to come, the more, the better, yes?

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
XO: I just received confirmation.  The Klingons have agreed to also provide evacuation support.

CSO_LtJG_Daniels says:
CEO:  And assuming only the inner core has to be restarted, that energy could be converted to rotational kinetic energy.

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
::smiles:: XO: True,

CSO_LtJG_Daniels says:
CEO:  We'll have to direct the blast to travel outward in a single direction tangent to the core.

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Delgado says:
CSO: If we restart the inner core wouldn't we able to restart the outer core for induction?

Host XO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
CNS: Counselor, relay our status to Starfleet, top priority. We need to get the Federation Council out of their beds and onto the discussion floor. We're gonna need both the Romulans and Klingons if we're to succeed with an evacuation.

CSO_LtJG_Daniels says:
CEO:  That's what I'm hoping.

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
CSO/CEO: I don’t mean to be devils advocate, but what happens if this doesn’t work? It leaves us dead in the water.

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Delgado says:
CSO: I can think of a way to send the core in the center the CTO can think much better than me of a way to direct the blast.

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
::begins to think, makes some calculations about directing the explosion::

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
XO:  Yes sir, I will make the message abundantly clear in its urgency.  ::starts to quickly compose the message, "Revered United Federation of Planets, urgency requires prompt action on your part...", finishes it, sends it::

CSO_LtJG_Daniels says:
CEO/CTO:  It should work considering the laws of physics.  
CTO:  And, no.  No one is quick enough to do this.  It would have to be done by computer, because adjustments have to be made faster than anyone here can react.

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Delgado says:
CTO: We will still have impulse, until another Star Fleet vessel arrives. Enough to get out of any problem caused by the planet.

Host XO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
::almost forgets he has the Morngu still on the line!:: COM: Keret: My apologies, Advisor Keret. We will be in contact with your government on a routine basis, 'round the clock. If there is any further medical assistance you require, do not hesitate to ask.

CMO_Ens_Kavanagh says:
::Goes over the information of the Morngu again:: Self: Hmm...they are an aggressive race. Extremely introvert....What will they do with that medicine? Are they too paranoid of us to even use it?

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
CSO: We could program the computer to direct the blast, thus causing the shockwaves to go in the direction we need the core to spin.

CSO_LtJG_Daniels says:
CTO:  Commander Delgado is correct.  We have impulse that will get us out of harm's way.

CSO_LtJG_Daniels says:
CTO:  But as I said, this should work.

Host XO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
CEO: Status of ship's gravity, commander?

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Delgado says:
XO: 1.55G at the moment Sir.

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
XO:  Sir, I have received notification that the general UFP council is still dragging their heels, but individuals are promising support in various ways.  Perhaps our message will move them into action.

Host Keret says:
#COM: Dublin: Thank you Commander. We should have an evacuation number within 6 days.

CSO_LtJG_Daniels says:
::Reviews an internal comm from science.::  CEO/XO:  Probes are ready for launch into the atmosphere to relieve some of the gases that are lingering.  It should buy the residents of Morngu some further time until we are able to get the core restarted.

CSO_LtJG_Daniels says:
XO:  Shall I launch?

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Delgado says:
CSO: I am readying the tractor beams now.

Host XO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
CEO: That would explain my degrading headache. Thank you. ::takes a sigh of relief, anxious for things to return to 1.0G:: CSO: Plan launch trajectory with Mister Wolf, and fire when ready.

CSO_LtJG_Daniels says:
CTO:  Ready to launch probes for atmospheric venting, on your order, Lieutenant.

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
::nods to CSO::

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
CSO: Fire

CSO_LtJG_Daniels says:
::Launches the probes.::  CEO:  Probes being launched.  Coordinates being sent to your console for active tractor beaming.

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Delgado says:
::starts imputing the coordinates of the tractor beams in the main console and gets ready to power up:: Self: Wow what a nice officer Tayla has become. I am so proud of her.

Host Keret says:
#COM: Dublin: Explain yourself!  Why are you launching projectiles at us?

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
::Looks up at the main viewer::

Host Tim says:
ACTION: THE TWO MORNGU ESCORTING FIGHTERS TAKE DEFENSIVE POSITIONS AROUND THE DUBLIN

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
XO: Commander two fighters have taken up offensive potions around us

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Delgado says:
::grins at the CSO:: CSO: I got them, once they start drilling I will activate the program. Once you have time I need you on the holodeck to work on a way to put the warp core into the planet.

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::narrows her eyes as she senses something that makes her sad and speaks quietly to Kizlev:: XO: Sir, it is Keret.  He is seems resigned that he will only be able to save a portion of the planet.  The UFP must hurry!

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
::raises shields::

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Delgado says:
XO/CNS: We can make it. We have the time and the resources. We will offer his scientists our plan very soon.

Host XO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
::watches the probes press on towards the planet's atmosphere, and is surprised to hear the comm flare up again, exchanging a glance with Rhianna:: COM: Keret: As I informed you, we are trying to save your planet's ecosystem. Those probes are harmless, and are only designed to remove the particles causing damage. ::turns to the CTO, a look of fury on his face:: CTO: Stand down the shields! We are not aggressors!
CSO_LtJG_Daniels says:
CEO:  We have drilling, Gael.  ::Grins back.::  Go ahead and activate the program, and hopefully our paranoid friends will be able to breathe again soon.

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Delgado says:
::smirks and presses the button that creates the force field chimneys:: ALL: Force fields activated.

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
XO: Commander the Empire has given permission for the relief vessels to cross there space but only on a very narrowly defined route, Aye sir

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
::lowers shields::

CSO_LtJG_Daniels says:
Out loud:  They better not fire on the one vessel that has the means to save their planet.  If they do, and we die, they will die right along with us.

Host Keret says:
#COM: Dublin: Past experience has given us plenty of reason to doubt the actions of lightworlders Commander.  Please provide details prior to taking such action again.

Host XO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
::turns back to the viewer, finding really, really hard not to allow his tactical side to get the better of him...this command stuff is tough business!::

CSO_LtJG_Daniels says:
CEO:  Let me know when you want to head to the holodeck.  I'll place my best junior officer up here to man the science console.

CTO_Lt_Wolf says:
::notices the tension in the XO`s face::

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Delgado says:
CSO: I will ask Kizlev once he talks to these people and makes them chill.

CSO_LtJG_Daniels says:
XO:  Atmospheric gas is venting, Commander.

Host XO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
::bows his head in respect to Keret, then eyes him carefully:: COM: Keret: My apologies, sir. We will relay all data from our probes to your scientists. We will withdraw at anytime you so desire, if that is your people's wish.

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::nods in understanding::  XO: They have been...double crossed before and this would be a terrible time for them to experience the same again...

Host XO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
COM: Keret: You have my word of honor we mean your people no harm or treachery.

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::smiles widely at the latest message::  XO:  Sir!  UFP has voted.  They will give full support in scientific and evacuation efforts.

Host Keret says:
#COM: Dublin: If we wanted to face this alone we would not have sent the call for help. Just keep us informed please.

Host Tim says:
ACTION: THE REDUCING GRAVITY ON THE DUBLIN IS AFFECTING THE CREW; MANY ARE NAUSEOUS AND JUST PLAIN WEAK.

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

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