Host Tim says:
15 minutes have passed since the U.S.S. Dublin was drawn into a temporal anomaly. They are still 5 years from Lyat IV... but now 10 years into the future.

Host Tim says:
<<<Resume Mission; "Home is where the heart is">>>

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::gets up to pace, 'when' they are heavy on her mind while she tries to concentrate on her job::  Self:  Why are they not answering?

Host CO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
::on the bridge, hoping for the Kantrell to respond to hails, and quit their silent treatment::

CIV_LtJG_Chitwa says:
::confuzzled::

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Delgado says:
::on main engineering reviewing data from the probes trying to analyze the events that brought them in the future::

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::takes a seat at the comm, shaking her head that once again there is no operations, feels nervous and looks back at Kizlev::  CO:  Captain, I am not hearing any Federation signals...from as far out as I can retrieve.

Host Tim says:
ACTION: COMM FROM LYAT IV COMES IN; UNIVERSAL TRANSLATOR CAN BARELY TRANSLATE.

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
CO: Shall I summon Ambassador Nuyev?  I would have thought he would come to the bridge knowing where we are.

Host CO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
ALL: Any changes whatsoever from our nonresponsive... ::hears a bleep from the counselor's console::

CIV_LtJG_Chitwa says:
::looks over at the CNS::

Host CO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
CNS: Let's get the line first. On main viewer if possible.

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::shakes her head and listens intently, then speaks::  CO:  I cannot understand it.  And the translator is giving a very incomplete translation from the Lyat IV.

Host Tim says:
ACTION: VIEW SCREEN SHOWS LYAT IV AT APPROXIMATELY 5 LIGHT YEARS.

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::puts up the communication on the view screen::

Host CO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
CNS: In that case, better get Mister Nuyev up here then. *CEO*: Commander, anything new from the probes we launched?

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::taps her combadge:: *Nuyev*: Ambassador?  You are needed on the bridge immediately!  The Kantrell are trying to communicate but for some reason in ten years their language has unfortunately become even more incomprehensible.*

Host Ambassador_Nuyev says:
*CNS*: On turbolift now.

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Delgado says:
*CO*: I am analyzing their readouts now, I just know that they used nuclear fission to generate the distortion. Now I am trying to figure out much.

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
*Ambassador*:  Thank you, Sir.

Host CO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
CIV: Chitwa, are we close enough to get detailed scans of their planet?

CIV_LtJG_Chitwa says:
CO: Not yet Kizlev.

Host Ambassador_Nuyev says:
::Steps quickly off the turbolift out of breath:: CNS: Please replay that communication from the Kantrell.

Host CO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
*CEO*: Acknowledged. Do you require an extra hand to assist in your analysis? CNS: Or maybe they refined their language into a clandestine code...

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::looks askance at her mate as the two are being so informal but turns towards Nuyev::  Nuyev:  Immediately, Sir.  ::replays the last communication:  I hope they do not think we are ignoring them now.

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Delgado says:
*CO*: I think it takes at least 8 Cormanii ships to gather enough power to create the distortion. Their ships must be huge if they are still using fission. And no sir no hands, but a couple of extra brains would be great. ::smiles through the comm::

Host Ambassador_Nuyev says:
::Cocks head listening intently::

Host Ambassador_Nuyev says:
::turns to CO:: CO: They seem surprised that we're here... specifically that the Dublin is here.  Should I respond?

Host CO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
*CEO*: Sync up with Chitwa's station, since you already likely have tied-in access to LRS. ::nods to Nuyev:: Nuyev: The stage is yours, Mister Ambassador.

Host Ambassador_Nuyev says:
::Nods to CNS to open comm::

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::nods back at Nuyev and opens the communications channel still listening hard and trying to understand::

Host Ambassador_Nuyev says:
::Listens; face shows surprise and then he response in their language::

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Delgado says:
*CO*: Ayup Sir syncing now. ::activates link and looks for Cormanii traces with the goal of extrapolating their vector::

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::tilts her head, incredibly curious::  Nuyev:: Would it be possible that they might know how we can move in time or whom knows?

Host Ambassador_Nuyev says:
CO: They are extremely surprised that any Federation vessel would be here.  They also seem nervous.

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Delgado says:
*CO*: This area is crowded with Cormanii ion trails, I would bet the warp core they come here pretty often.

Host Ambassador_Nuyev says:
::Nods at CSN and speaks again to Lyat::

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::looks from Nuyev to Kizlev::  CO/Nuyev:  I hate to suggest this...but is Earth gone and there is no peace keeper in the galaxy anymore?

Host Ambassador_Nuyev says:
CO: Should I also ask if they have been receiving visits from... uh new friends?

Host Ambassador_Nuyev says:
CNS: That is certainly a possibility.

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::sits up, very alert now::  Nuyev: 'Friends'...as in Cormanii?  ::checks her scans for any sign or communication of that dreaded species::

Host CO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
CNS: Let's not get into too much speculation here just yet. Nuyev: No, ask them if they have a Federation representative we can speak to on their world. We need to know the basics on where the Kantrell stand politically in this time period.

Host Ambassador_Nuyev says:
::Nods:: CO: Understood Captain. ::Speaks again to Lyat::

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::is surprised at Kizlev's comment to her since she is the ship's adviser and they need to know::  CO: Perhaps the Kantrell will know the answer?  ::offers hopefully::

Host CO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
*CEO*: Have engineering prepared, commander. We might need the shields and weapons shortly if my nagging instincts are correct.

Host CO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
CNS: I'm almost positive they do. ::waits for Nuyev to continue::

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Delgado says:
*CO*: We are born ready. However all the data confirm there is at least a flotilla of Cormanii. Did they always use nuclear fission to power up their vessels?

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::chuckles at Gael's answer::

Host Ambassador_Nuyev says:
:: Shakes head negatively:: CO: No Federation representative... they are evasive but imply there isn't any Federation to send a representative.

Host CO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
*CEO*: Not in my experience, Gael. That would be far beneath what I've seen their ships capable of in the past. Although they are infamous for the residual radiation on their ships and bodies.

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::has a sinking feeling, but stays positive and alert::  CO:  Maybe they do not believe us.  Medical is on standby with the radiation inoculations.

Host Ambassador_Nuyev says:
::Narrows eyes in thought:: CO: Their responses are more forceful... more confident then they expressed in my last visit.

Host CO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
CNS: Precautionary, Rhianna. Transfer to the tactical station, and standby to take us to yellow alert.

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Delgado says:
*CO*: That is the problem, those ships use nuclear fission to generate the temporal distortion field. This could give us a clear advantage in a confrontation though. Fission reactors are so unstable, we can make them go boom at a distance.

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
CO/Nuyev:  Which might imply that they have reason to be more confident?  Tactically.  ::nods to Kizlev and stands, and walks over to tactical, lightly brushing her fingers over the console::  Self:  It has been long since I was here...

Host Ambassador_Nuyev says:
::Listens to addition incoming comm from Lyat::

Host Ambassador_Nuyev says:
CO: They want to know if more Federation vessels are coming here.

Host CO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
*CEO*: Spoken like a tactical veteran. Set it up if you can. We may need every advantage at our disposal if diplomacy falls apart. CIV: Start checking on the leads the CEO is following on the fission radiation, and begin passive scans for possible cloaking activity. Report at regular intervals.

Host Ambassador_Nuyev says:
::Gulps:: CO: Deception may be needed just now. Perhaps I should imply that our visit is being monitored?

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::looks at the ambassador, confused, wondering monitored by whom::

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Delgado says:
*CO*: Aye Sir. 
*CIV*: Ms Jakiel, those fission reactors leak alpha, beta and gamma radiations just like an Irishman after a visit at his favorite pub. You should be able to have their ships on sensors from a large distance when they will come.

Host CO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
Nuyev: You're right, but let's try one more blunt shot. Ask them about the fission radiation near their world, and if we could lend assistance to deal with the contamination.

CIV_LtJG_Chitwa says:
::blinks:: *CEO*: Okay.

Host Ambassador_Nuyev says:
:: Nods and grins at the Andorian's duplicity::

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::watches tactical scans carefully as she inputs a firing pattern from the data on her mother's attack of the Cormanii that worked::  CIV:  I believe the engineer needs more sleep...he is confusing us.  Though I know I have a cute tail too.  ::smiles and winks at Chitwa::

Host Ambassador_Nuyev says:
::Speaks and listens::

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Delgado says:
*CIV*: and let me add another item to your checklist, look for uranium 238 on their ships and you would have found the power plant. Those people must glow at night more than commie submarine sailors at the end of the 20th century.

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
*CEO*:  Thank you for the information, Gael, but you might want to read our bios over again.  ::chuckles::

Host Ambassador_Nuyev says:
CO: It appears they have obtained more technology than they last had.  They know about the radiation which they couldn't have done before.

CIV_LtJG_Chitwa says:
::grins at the CNS:: *CEO*: Alrrright.

Host Ambassador_Nuyev says:
CO: They invite us to orbit the planet. ::looks at the Captain and shrugs::

Host Ambassador_Nuyev says:
CO: Could be an opportunity to get more data face to face.

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
CO:  We could use their planet as a barrier if we make an encounter with unfriendlies, Sir.

Host CO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
Nuyev: We accept their offer. Helm: Set course accordingly, and establish high orbit over Lyat IV once we're in range.

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Delgado says:
*CNS*: Oh right, you are a shrink on a loan. Well ok, I am coming up, but if the CO makes me answer the COMM I am going to overload the Dublin's warp core I swear. ::chuckles::

Host Tim says:
<FCO>CO: Aye sir.. high orbit. ::engages impulse and moves Dublin::

Host CO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
CNS: I'd rather we not involve innocent civilians on that planet if we can help it. Scan for other local astronomical bodies we can use for cover in case the need arises.

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
*CEO*:  A shrink?  ::remembers that slang term being applied and smiles::  I shrink no one that I know of.  Perhaps that is why I am scaring everyone from my office.

Host Ambassador_Nuyev says:
CO: I could try to set up a meeting with Taj Vedak. He was the Kantrell representative I met with.

Host CO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
*CEO*: I heard that, Gael. I just might give you an earpiece since you sound so eager to man the comm systems. ::chuckles::

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
CO: No, I would not want to involve them either.  However, there is a moon of convenient size that is uninhabited that would be suitable for just such a barrier.

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Delgado says:
::starts moving toward the bridge:: *CNS*: No the reason is that no one come as we are already raving lunatics, you arrived aboard way too late.

Host CO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
::nods with a sly grin:: CNS: That's m'lady. Devise an evasion pattern that can allow us to get to that moon quickly, even if we have to do an in-system warp jump to do it. Yes, that is highly risky, I know.

Host CO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
Nuyev: Please try to make the arrangements to take place aboard the Dublin if you can.

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
*CEO*:  Oh, then as long as everyone does not rave too much I will not have them locked up.  CO: Of course, never wait to think...ahead.  I have a plan on ready if you would like to look it over?

Host Ambassador_Nuyev says:
::Comms the Kantrell yet again::

Host Ambassador_Nuyev says:
:: Jerks head back toward comm and becomes incensed:: COM: Jjdrtkzxm'ln. Mktkentno znthy mkaaei!!!

Host CO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
CNS: I trust your discretion implicitly, Rhianna. I just hope my trust in the Kantrell won't be misplaced.

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Delgado says:
*CO*: Sir I volunteer for the job once we meet the Cormanii, I have a few words in Gaelic I'd be honored to repeat them.

Host Ambassador_Nuyev says:
COM: Kynatl mesort lyentl miat!

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
Self:  Ohh, it does not sound well....  ::listens and feels the ambassador's emotions

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::shakes her head:: CO: I do not think the Kantrell trust us so we might be wise to be wary.

Host Ambassador_Nuyev says:
::Mutes the comm:: CO: That was not pleasant.  They will met with us but demand the right to bring "escort" vessels for their representative.

Host CO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
::eyes the energetic banter coming from Nuyev:: *CEO*: I would be more than happy to allow it if they show up and give us a good reason to.

Host CO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
CNS: If there is no Federation, and they were somehow involved in its demise, they'd have every reason not to trust us.

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Delgado says:
::arrives on the bridge and turns on the engineering station:: CIV: Anything you need to ask, the ship's obnoxious geek just arrived. ::grins::

Host Ambassador_Nuyev says:
CO: Any response to the Kantrell's demand? ::gestures toward the view screen showing Lyat IV::

CIV_LtJG_Chitwa says:
::smiles:: CEO: Old ion trrrails...that's about it.

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Delgado says:
::pushes a few buttons:: CIV: And if you look at this side of the spectrographic analysis they leak a lot of radiation, this is what we have to look into. Old technology, not very reliable.

CIV_LtJG_Chitwa says:
CEO: Ah.

Host CO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
Nuyev: That is their right. I will not protest an escort. If anything, it will help us reveal their ultimate intentions for us.

Host Ambassador_Nuyev says:
::Nods and sends Captain Kizlev's acceptance::

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

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