U.S.S. Elara Stardate 10603.19

"For Tomorrow"

Chapter One: "Ripples"

Host The_Storyteller says:
=/\==/\==/\==/\==/\= BEGIN MISSION =/\==/\==/\==/\==/\=

Dr_Salina says:
::sitting around in the arboretum, bored to tears::

FCO_LtJG_Sollo says:
::sat at his console going through pre-flight procedures::

Host The_Storyteller says:
ACTION: The Nebula Class USS Elara is en route to Outpost Alpha-Seventeen along the Romulan Neutral Zone. After their crisis with the Borg, the ship has been fully repaired and the crew has enjoyed a relaxing month.

CTO_Lt_Starbuck says:
::at tactical, tacticilizing.. once again::

Host CO_Capt_Timrok says:
:: walking through the ship - somewhere ::

CNS_Ens_Porter says:
::in the TL...ready to report back to the Bridge, where he hasn't been after the ordeal with the Borg::

CSO_LtJG_Nelson says:
::Standing on the bridge overlooking his consoles, smiling when feeling content with their operating status.::

Dr_Salina says:
::finds a communications console and remembers the instructions she was give. Knowing fully well she is not supposed to be talking to the senior officers, she pushes the buttons none the less, to access the CSO's badge::*CSO* Lt Nelson?

XO_LtCmdr_Pazoski says:
::on the bridge wondering why a freighter isn't carrying all this equipment instead of them::

CIV_Cmdr_Maor says:
::On Bridge, pacing in front of the view screen while keeping himself busy with a random PADD. Making sure to observe the TL doors from time to time, in quiet anticipation::

CSO_LtJG_Nelson says:
::Was just about to sit down at his console.:: *Salina*: Nelson here, go ahead.

CNS_Ens_Porter says:
::feels the TL come to a halt, and the doors open to reveal the Bridge...all tidy:: Self: Those engineers did a good job. ::walks in::

FCO_LtJG_Sollo says:
::prodding at the controls every so often::

OPS_LtJG_Tar says:
::sitting at his desk in his office::

Dr_Salina says:
::starts babbling as usual::*CSO*You probably don't remember me, I wouldn't be surprised if you didn't, I am the kind that doesn't make an impression. But well anyway here I am ...you are transporting me to the Outpost. I am there to present my work on terraforming and how it affects implanted species. And see I am an exobiologist specialist and ...

XO_LtCmdr_Pazoski says:
::looks at Maor pacing the bridge and wonders if he could shoot him and plead diminished responsibility, smiles for a moment but decides against it:: FCO: What is our ETA to the Outpost Mr. Sollo

Dr_Salina says:
::stops then restarts::*CSO* Can I visit your labs?

Host CO_Capt_Timrok says:
:: stops next to a view port to take a look at this particular little peice of space whiz past ::

CNS_Ens_Porter says:
::walks to this chair and sits down:: XO: Sir. 

FCO_LtJG_Sollo says:
XO: ETA is 3... ::looks at his console again:: ...sorry 2 hours out.

CSO_LtJG_Nelson says:
::Frowns but is sure dr. Salina can't see that.:: *Salina*: I suppose so. Might I ask your intension for the use of the lab please?

XO_LtCmdr_Pazoski says:
FCO: Very good.

Dr_Salina says:
*CSO*Use? I'm not using them, I am sure mine is better...well, more specialized I mean, didn’t mean anything wrong. Its just that the trip has been long and will continue for a while still. and I can't quite stand in the same place for long and ... ::small pause again::*CSO* I would just like a tour

XO_LtCmdr_Pazoski says:
::turns to nod at the CNS:: CNS: Ensign. ::thinks for a moment:: I might not be able to make this weeks appointment I'm afraid, I seem to have double booked you with an engineering inspection... again.

CIV_Cmdr_Maor says:
::Glances up in surprise as he observes the Bridge crew interaction, with a rather audible sigh he slows down his pace and pauses in the center of the bridge observing the view screen with interest::

FCO_LtJG_Sollo says:
::prods a few more controls::

CNS_Ens_Porter says:
::looks back:: XO: Alright...but If this happens again, it might look like you're trying to miss my appointments...and I can always make them an order. ::grins...then gets all serious and looks away for dramatic effect::

CSO_LtJG_Nelson says:
::looks around the bridge and picked up the FCO's message on the ETA.:: *Salina*: Err... certainly. I think I might be able to give you a personal tour if you desire one.

OPS_LtJG_Tar says:
::reading PADDs with information about the crew quarters and their specific atmospheres and specifications and how things are going on with those parameters::

Host The_Storyteller says:
ACTION: There is a beeping at the main science console.

Host CO_Capt_Timrok says:
:: steps back from the view port, satisfied for the moment that everything is as it should be ::

Dr_Salina says:
*CSO*I am not sure I could ask for that. I mean, you are a busy man and ... I'd be honored Mr Nelson

Host The_Storyteller says:
ACTION: The CO suddenly spots something in the starscape.

XO_LtCmdr_Pazoski says:
::smiles to himself and watches the CIV stairing at the viewscreen::

CIV_Cmdr_Maor says:
::Glances back in surprise:: XO: If you want I can take your engineering inspection? ::Raises an eyebrow in amusement and turns to face the CNS's direction::

Host The_Storyteller says:
ACTION: A warning signal goes off on the navigation console.

Host CO_Capt_Timrok says:
:: as something catches his eye he looks back into space ::

CNS_Ens_Porter says:
::stifles a laugh and nods to the CIV::

CSO_LtJG_Nelson says:
*Salina*: Well, no problem. I have to take care of one thing first ::checking the beep on his console:: and meet you at the lab.

FCO_LtJG_Sollo says:
::blinks:: XO: Commander?

XO_LtCmdr_Pazoski says:
CIV: That’s very kind of you Mr. Maor but I think its something the Ex Oh needs to do, you know, for moral and the like ::looks unmoved::

XO_LtCmdr_Pazoski says:
FCO: What is it Mr. Sollo?

Dr_Salina says:
*CSO*Yes of course whenever you want. you can find me with internal sensors and all. Well, bye bye ::cuts the com::

FCO_LtJG_Sollo says:
XO: I'm getting warnings of Massive gravimetric distortions.

CIV_Cmdr_Maor says:
::Glances back at the view screen direction, he takes a step back and pauses::

Dr_Salina says:
Self: That didn't go that well ::sighs and sits in a bench::

Host The_Storyteller says:
ACTION: The CO sees a massive burst of red-orange energy coming their way, fast.

CNS_Ens_Porter says:
::shakes his head in amusement, then turns to the CIV:: CIV: Well you can always do his appointment with me instead. ::laughs::

XO_LtCmdr_Pazoski says:
FCO: What sort of Gravimetric distortions?  Do you think they could disrupt our warp field?

CSO_LtJG_Nelson says:
::Starts to look a little worried.:: XO: Sir! We have some kind of phasing energy wave on the way to the Elara... ::Looks up:: And it's approaching fast!

Host CO_Capt_Timrok says:
:: alarmed by what he sees :: *XO* What’s our status? and more to the point what’s that off our starboard bow?

Host The_Storyteller says:
ACTION: And suddenly, it hits.

Host The_Storyteller says:
ACTION: The massive energy wave slams into the Elara broadside, and reality goes insane.

CNS_Ens_Porter says:
::hears the CSO then feels the hit::

FCO_LtJG_Sollo says:
self: SH.... ::falls off his chair::

CSO_LtJG_Nelson says:
::Holds on to his console as the ship rocks::

Dr_Salina says:
Self: But I wonder what is going on ... They told me the lounge has good view ports. not my kind of environment but if it has a view ...whoah ...

Host The_Storyteller says:
ACTION: Crew are thrown through the air and into walls. The FCO is thrown across the bridge, and while the rest of the crew move at normal speeds, he suddenly slips into slow motion.

Host The_Storyteller says:
ACTION: Grass begins to grow on the CSO's console.

Host CO_Capt_Timrok says:
:: falls against the view port as the Elara rocks ::

CTO_Lt_Starbuck says:
All: Brace for... ::gets hit and the ship rumbles...:: ...never mind...

Host The_Storyteller says:
ACTION: In Main Engineering, a crewmember suddenly sprouts wings and is able to glide to safety after falling from a high height.

FCO_LtJG_Sollo says:
::hits a wall and collapses in a heap::

OPS_LtJG_Tar says:
::sees his PADDs sliding of the table and feels himself leaving his chair and finding himself a few moments later somewhere against a wall::

XO_LtCmdr_Pazoski says:
::desperately grabs onto his chair and half closes his eyes::

CNS_Ens_Porter says:
::falls down:: Self: What now!

Host The_Storyteller says:
ACTION: An Ensign on the bridge suddenly bursts into flames.

CSO_LtJG_Nelson says:
::His hands begin to slip of the console as the grass starts to grow on it.:: Self: What... huh?

CNS_Ens_Porter says:
::screams as he taps his badge:: *Sickbay*: Medical emergency on the Bridge!

Host The_Storyteller says:
ACTION: A flock of flying squirrels flies past the CO.

Host The_Storyteller says:
ACTION: On deck nine, civilians and crew scream in surprise and fear as a tidal wave suddenly rushes down the corridor.

CNS_Ens_Porter says:
::looks terrified and covers his head:: Self: What is going on!!

Host The_Storyteller says:
ACTION: Maor's skin turns blue.

OPS_LtJG_Tar says:
ACTION: The computer initiates automatically Red Alert.

Host The_Storyteller says:
ACTION: A samurai appears and comes at the Operations Officer.

FCO_LtJG_Sollo says:
::opens his eyes as he realizes he hasn't hit the wall yet::

CNS_Ens_Porter says:
Self: Wake up....wake up.....wake up...

Host CO_Capt_Timrok says:
:: regains his balance and composure and is about to assault his commbadge when the flying squirrels pass :: *XO* ummm bridge?

XO_LtCmdr_Pazoski says:
::looks at Maor:: CIV: Get to helm, turn us into the wave, we need to ride through it.

OPS_LtJG_Tar says:
::hears the Red Alert siren and suddenly sees someone walking towards him::

CTO_Lt_Starbuck says:
:: the CTO just... is puzzled by the flying squirrels::

Host The_Storyteller says:
ACTION: The deck underneath the CO transforms into dirt, and suddenly, the living corpses of MO Moria O'Questra, and other dead Elara crewmembers reach out from "beyond the grave" and try to drag the CO down.

Host The_Storyteller says:
ACTION: A tree begins to grow in the middle of the bridge as the grass spreads across all the consoles.

CTO_Lt_Starbuck says:
::rushes and grabs the CO's hand:: CO: Hold on!

OPS_LtJG_Tar says:
::grabs a phaser from under his desk and points it to the samurai:: Samurai: Stop right there, who are you?

XO_LtCmdr_Pazoski says:
::taps his commbadge:: *CO*: We have been hit by some sort of graviton wave, I think its distorting our reality sir.

CNS_Ens_Porter says:
*Sickbay*: Sickbay! Come on, medical emergency...someone is burning.

FCO_LtJG_Sollo says:
CSO: Nathaniel! get me down from here!

Host CO_Capt_Timrok says:
:: gasps aloud and tries to reach for the CTO ::

OPS_LtJG_Tar says:
::taps his commbadge:: *Bridge*: Intruder alert on deck 6.

Host The_Storyteller says:
ACTION: All the Counselor hears is someone singing "Nessun Dorma."

CIV_Cmdr_Maor says:
::Nods absently, he makes his way towards the helm station failing to notice his skin changing color::

CNS_Ens_Porter says:
::taps his commbadge:: Self: What? Can you hear this? ::turns to the crew::

XO_LtCmdr_Pazoski says:
::moves to a supply locker, takes out a fire suppression kit and liberally applies it to the burning ensign::

CSO_LtJG_Nelson says:
::Looks up being as surprised as the rest of the crew.:: FCO: Iain? What's happening?

Host The_Storyteller says:
ACTION: The dead crewmembers cry out - "Why did you get to come back? WHY DID WE STAY DEAD AND YOU DIDN'T? WHY? WHY?!"

FCO_LtJG_Sollo says:
CSO: Damned if I know mate... just GE ME DOWN FROM HERE!

Host The_Storyteller says:
ACTION: The CTO has somehow arrived on the deck where the CO is.

Host The_Storyteller says:
ACTION: The conn. comes alive and tries to eat Maor.

OPS_LtJG_Tar says:
::notices the samurai walking closer to him:: Samurai: I said to stop right there or I will open fire.

CNS_Ens_Porter says:
All: Why is my commbadge playing music! ::grabs a medkit and runs to the burn victim::

CSO_LtJG_Nelson says:
::Closes his eyes and wishes for an axe.:: FCO: I'll think of something, hang on.

Host CO_Capt_Timrok says:
:: scrambles backwards on all fours -now in a cold sweat, reaching for his phaser hurriedly and drops it in the dirt :: ::

Host The_Storyteller says:
ACTION: The Samurai murmurs something to himself, and attacks anyway.

Host The_Storyteller says:
ACTION: There is a tug of war going on between the corpses and the CTO over the CO.

OPS_LtJG_Tar says:
::fires his phaser to the samurai::

FCO_LtJG_Sollo says:
::sees that the wall is in fact approaching however slowly he wonders if it will still hurt as much if he actually manages to hit it::

Host The_Storyteller says:
ACTION: Through the jungle that is growing on the bridge, the XO hears the familiar growl of a D'vor ...

Host The_Storyteller says:
ACTION: The Samurai goes down.

Host CO_Capt_Timrok says:
:: tries to kick himself free of the dead crew ::

CTO_Lt_Starbuck says:
::with one hand pulls out his phaser and with the other he holds on to the CO, then fires at the corpses::

Dr_Salina says:
::on the floor, she tries to find the door in the senseless universe the arboretum turned into. There appears to be no ship over the top of the small trees::

Host The_Storyteller says:
ACTION: The phaser transforms into an ice cream cone.

CNS_Ens_Porter says:
::applies 5cc's of painkillers to the burned Ensign::

CTO_Lt_Starbuck says:
::looks at his phaser:: Self: This is new....

XO_LtCmdr_Pazoski says:
::watches the conn trying to eat Maor:: Computer: Computer, turn into the graviton wave and continue dead ahead at full impulse... ::hears the growl and the hairs on the back of his neck stand on end::

Host The_Storyteller says:
ACTION: And then, it suddenly stops. A ripple effect moves through the ship, and the dead crew, the flying squirrels, everything that appeared vanishes away as the Elara moves through the wave.

OPS_LtJG_Tar says:
::frowns and walks over to the samurai to look closer::

CTO_Lt_Starbuck says:
::the CTO throws the ice cream cone at the dead people::

OPS_LtJG_Tar says:
::frowns even more as he sees the samurai disappear::

Host CO_Capt_Timrok says:
:: lies on the deck panting breathlessly ::

Host The_Storyteller says:
ACTION: ... there are some lasting effects though. The Ensign is still extremely burnt, the conn. console that came alive is frozen in some weird grotesque pose.

Host The_Storyteller says:
ACTION: Maor is not blue.

FCO_LtJG_Sollo says:
::hits the wall and finds out::

CSO_LtJG_Nelson says:
::Looks around trying to find the rest of the crew:: FCO: Darn it... what IS going on here?

CNS_Ens_Porter says:
::looks around and let's out a sigh, then scans the Ensign::

CNS_Ens_Porter says:
Ensign: Can you hear me?

Host The_Storyteller says:
ACTION: On the bridge, there is only panicked silence and they finally realize there are alarms going off all over the place.

Dr_Salina says:
::gets up. since she was alone all the time, she wonders if she has lost it for good and makes her way to the tranquil nebula trying to look as normal as possible::

FCO_LtJG_Sollo says:
ALL: OWWW!

XO_LtCmdr_Pazoski says:
::stands looking stunned with his hand on a phaser, his eyes darting around::

OPS_LtJG_Tar says:
::leaves his office and heads for the bridge, still hearing the Red Alert siren::

CTO_Lt_Starbuck says:
::yells at a nearby ensign:: Ensign Joe: Give me a bloody hand here man... don't stand looking like a rooster at a chicken pen..

Host The_Storyteller says:
ACTION: A few of the consoles still have grass on them, but the jungle has vanished.

CIV_Cmdr_Maor says:
::Glares at the Console's direction, he mutters something that normally wouldn't make sense::

XO_LtCmdr_Pazoski says:
::snaps out of it:: All: Everyone report, find out what on earth just happened!

CNS_Ens_Porter says:
::taps his badge again:: *Sickbay*: Sickbay, medical emergency on the Bridge. 3rd degree burns, I've got the patient stabilized.

Host The_Storyteller says:
<CMO Lt. Raythan> *Bridge* Bridge, this is Sickbay, what in God's name has happened! We have drowning victims being rushed in from deck nine, one of my patients was just mauled by some sort of Vulcan sand-beast!

CSO_LtJG_Nelson says:
::Turns to his console and tries to wipe off the grass that is still remaining on it.:: ALL: Everyone okay?

XO_LtCmdr_Pazoski says:
*CO*: Pazoski to Timrok, are you okay sir?

Host The_Storyteller says:
<CMO Lt. Raythan> *CNS* I'll try to get someone up there.

FCO_LtJG_Sollo says:
::tries to pick himself up and fails:: ALL: A little help here...

CNS_Ens_Porter says:
*CMO*: Hurry!

Host CO_Capt_Timrok says:
:: picks up the phaser he dropped earlier and re-holsters it as he picks himself up :: *XO*uh yes i think so... where the hell did that come from?!

CNS_Ens_Porter says:
::applies some more pain killers to the Ensign, then takes his jacket off and places it under the Ensign's feet.

CTO_Lt_Starbuck says:
<Ensign Joe>: Quack! ... quack!... ::the ensign makes like a duck waddles off::

CSO_LtJG_Nelson says:
::looks over to the FCO and giggles:: FCO: That must hurt Iain. How in blazes did you get that leg up that way? ::Walks over to him.::

XO_LtCmdr_Pazoski says:
*CMO*: Understood Lieutenant, we don’t know exactly what has just happened, do what you can for the wounded.

Host CO_Capt_Timrok says:
CTO: Thanks

OPS_LtJG_Tar says:
::enters the TL::

CIV_Cmdr_Maor says:
::Glances up at the XO's direction:: XO: Ship seems to be mainly operation. Reports of distorted walls and consoles are coming in. There's a lot of water damage on deck nine, but nothing major. What caused this? Unknown for now, give me a moment.

CTO_Lt_Starbuck says:
Self: Right.. duck... i'm getting too old for this.....       CO: Your.. wellcome?..i guess

Host The_Storyteller says:
ACTION: A few civilian medics arrive on the bridge, and rush over to the burnt Ensign.

XO_LtCmdr_Pazoski says:
*CO*: Unknown sir, we have been struck by some sort of energy wave, it seems to have passed... for now

Dr_Salina says:
::arrives at tranquil nebula where some are talking, others hysterical and others just staring blankly into space:: Self: Is this  a mad house?

Host The_Storyteller says:
ACTION: Internal comm. channels are being overwhelmed by panic.

CNS_Ens_Porter says:
::nods to the Medics and tell them what he has done so far for the burnted man::

FCO_LtJG_Sollo says:
CSO: Don't blame me... it was that damned bulkhead! Just get me unstuck so I can get to my console.

Host CO_Capt_Timrok says:
:: heads straight to the nearest turbo lift enters :;

OPS_LtJG_Tar says:
::enters the bridge, looks around and sees the grass and burnt Ensign. Then he takes place at his OPS station::

CNS_Ens_Porter says:
::leaves his blood soaked jacket and reports to his 'station'::

XO_LtCmdr_Pazoski says:
CSO: Mr. Nelson, where did that wave come from?

CSO_LtJG_Nelson says:
::Kneels down beside the FCO and very, VERY carefully tries to lower the FCO's leg from the back of his left ear, underneath his arm again and hopefully back where it belongs.:: FCO: There... Can you get up?

Host CO_Capt_Timrok says:
Computer: bridge!

CNS_Ens_Porter says:
All: What was that?

CTO_Lt_Starbuck says:
::fallows the CO in right before the turbolift closes:: CO: Mind if i tag along.. i'm not too fond of duck people

XO_LtCmdr_Pazoski says:
CNS: I have no idea... although judging by what happened here you might be busy for the next few months...

CNS_Ens_Porter says:
XO: I should start charging..

FCO_LtJG_Sollo says:
::stands up and limps a couple of steps:: CSO: God that hurts.

XO_LtCmdr_Pazoski says:
::smiles weakly::

Host The_Storyteller says:
ACTION: The medics get the site-to-site transport and get the burn victim to Sickbay.

CIV_Cmdr_Maor says:
::Glances up from his console, now that the OPS has arrived:: XO: Commander, I have preliminary results from the SRS. We're dealing with appears to be a powerful energy wave that seemed to be phasing in and out of reality. The energy was unknown, and the computer is only stating it's energy because it cannot classify it as anything else. It's triangulated an origin point as well.

Host CO_Capt_Timrok says:
CTO: that was bizarre, and not altogether pleasant

Host The_Storyteller says:
<Nurse Teyna> *CNS* Counselor Porter, this is Teyna in Sickbay ::Over shouts and screams in the background:: if you're available, we could use some assistance down here!

CSO_LtJG_Nelson says:
::Gets up as well and supports the FCO:: FCO: I'll take you to your seat. ::Turns to the XO while he goes along.:: XO: Not sure sir. I'll help mr. Sollo to his seat and have a look. Perhaps sensors are unaffected.

XO_LtCmdr_Pazoski says:
CIV: Where did it come from and more importantly is it coming back?

OPS_LtJG_Tar says:
::mutes comm. system and informs all departments not to overuse the comm. system::

CTO_Lt_Starbuck says:
CO: Agreed... i don't like my weapons turning into ice cream cones.. i don't even LIKE vanilla

CNS_Ens_Porter says:
::taps his badge::*Teyna*: I'll be right there.

Host CO_Capt_Timrok says:
:: AS the turbolift comes to a halt and steps out onto the bridge :: OPS: whats our status?

CNS_Ens_Porter says:
::turns to the XO:: XO: Permission to report to Sickbay sir.

XO_LtCmdr_Pazoski says:
::nods to the CNS:: CNS: Granted, I have a feeling the Medical staff could do with any help they can get

CTO_Lt_Starbuck says:
::turns to his console as soon as he reaches the brigde only to find grass on it:: Self: Ow for pete's sake....

CNS_Ens_Porter says:
XO: Aye sir. ::rushes to the TL::

FCO_LtJG_Sollo says:
::takes his seat and looks to see if the ship is where he left it::

Dr_Salina says:
::starts helping some of the officers taking the people in shock to sickbay::

CNS_Ens_Porter says:
TL: Sickbay, please.

CIV_Cmdr_Maor says:
XO: I do have an the origin point of the anomaly, surprising enough. ::Makes his way to another console:: I'll give you information in a second. Though the anomaly energy reading is indeed fading.

CSO_LtJG_Nelson says:
::After helping the FCO in his seat he quickly walks back to his console and finishes removing the remaining grass on it. Unfortunately the screen is pretty blurry. He tries to rub it clean with his sleeve.::

OPS_LtJG_Tar says:
CO: Sir, reports coming in. There are a few causalities, none fatal. We have been hit by an energy wave of unknown origin.

Host CO_Capt_Timrok says:
OPS: our systems?

CNS_Ens_Porter says:
::arrives at deck 12 and hurries to the Sickbay::

FCO_LtJG_Sollo says:
::discovers that he can't see his console for the brass and brushes it off before looking again::

CTO_Lt_Starbuck says:
::rips away the fungus and grass off his console ::

CIV_Cmdr_Maor says:
XO: Okay, here we go. Planetary information coming up on the view screen, we're to far for a direct feed so we'll have to relay on SF information. ::Places the information they have on the Trenalan Star System::

OPS_LtJG_Tar says:
CO: Everything seems to be working at full operation.  No major damage. Distorted walls, misplaced floors, and water damage, grass here and some trees. ::tries not to smile::

CNS_Ens_Porter says:
::notices a lot of people heading for sickbay::

CSO_LtJG_Nelson says:
::begins tapping some buttons on his console, hoping he is able to revive some information on the wave.::

CIV_Cmdr_Maor says:
::Enlarges the fourth planet on the system:: XO: That's where.

Host CO_Capt_Timrok says:
XO: that would be some kind of marksmanship to hit a starship side on like that whilst traveling at warp, assume that was deliberate until we know differently 

CNS_Ens_Porter says:
::arrives in Sickbay and locates the nurse:: Teyna: I'm here.

FCO_LtJG_Sollo says:
XO: Commander... seems we've been pushed approximately a light year from where we were... Backwards.

XO_LtCmdr_Pazoski says:
::nods to the CO:: CO: Understood sir.

Host CO_Capt_Timrok says:
CTO: Could our shields withstand another wave like that?

CIV_Cmdr_Maor says:
XO: From what I can gather from information we have on the planet, dated 70 years ago the planet had a population not warp capable. For some reason the planet was marked for eventual duck blind monitoring, but the project was scrapped.

XO_LtCmdr_Pazoski says:
FCO: A light year backwards?  Perhaps someone doesn't want us to get where we are going, are there any navigational buoys of signals being detected in the immediate area?  Have we missed something?

CIV_Cmdr_Maor says:
XO: Current distance is 4 light years from our location.

CTO_Lt_Starbuck says:
CO: I guess so.. the shields and weapons seem to be fine but i think we should inspect them to be sure we are not firing vanilla flavored torpedoes

XO_LtCmdr_Pazoski says:
CIV: Do we have any information on why the project was scrapped

CSO_LtJG_Nelson says:
::As he receives a message that the computer is unable to identify the wave as anything else than energy, he tries to scan the area around the Elara. A beep indicates the scan is completed.:: XO: Sir, the wave can't be identified as being anything in the database. But I did discover it has affected subspace in this area as well.

Host The_Storyteller says:
ACTION: Sickbay is in chaos.

Host The_Storyteller says:
ACTION: They are overwhelmed with drenched personnel, a few burn victims, one officer whose arm was turned into steel, etc.

XO_LtCmdr_Pazoski says:
CSO: Has it left any lasting damage to subspace?

Dr_Salina says:
::arrives in sickbay carrying an Ensign in shock. The first person she sees that is not doing anything is the CNS::CNS: Can you give me a hand?

CNS_Ens_Porter says:
::looks around, horrified:: Self: Gods...

FCO_LtJG_Sollo says:
XO: Nothing sir.

CNS_Ens_Porter says:
Salina: Yes.. of course.

CIV_Cmdr_Maor says:
XO: All it says that is due to problems with the Romulans.

XO_LtCmdr_Pazoski says:
CIV: Do long range scans indicate any evidence of warp travel or damage to subspace in that system?

OPS_LtJG_Tar says:
CO: I'll run a level 2 diagnostic on all systems to see if there is any damage which wasn't found after the automatically ran level 3 and 4 diagnostics after the red alert was initiated.

CSO_LtJG_Nelson says:
XO: Trying to find out about that as we speak sir. I'll have that information in a moment. ::Taps some more buttons and wipes away some grass he missed earlier.::

CNS_Ens_Porter says:
::takes the Ensign hand and leads him to a biobed::

Host CO_Capt_Timrok says:
OPS: very good

OPS_LtJG_Tar says:
::initiates diagnostics::

Dr_Salina says:
::has the CNS help her carry the officer to a bed:: CNS: I am just a civilian biologist but I'd say that woman needs some sedatives ::looks around:: CNS: But the rest is far worse. What happened?

XO_LtCmdr_Pazoski says:
::mumbles:: CSO: While you are at it find out if there are any reports of gravimetric distortions in this area over the last 12 months, check civilian databases as well.

CTO_Lt_Starbuck says:
CO: Sir... Long range tactical sensors are picking up a few starships in the system of the origin of this wave.. only small crafts.. no other info on them , they are too far

CNS_Ens_Porter says:
Salina: I'll tell you all about it later. ::turns to the woman:: 

CNS_Ens_Porter says:
Ensign: Can you hear me..

XO_LtCmdr_Pazoski says:
CIV: We always have problems with someone...

CIV_Cmdr_Maor says:
XO: Okay. There is a path of subspace damage coming from where the wave hit us back to the origin. Whatever the wave touched, it damaged. There are hints of warp travel as sensors are picking up some small craft in the system.

Host The_Storyteller says:
<CMO Lt. Raythan> ::Looks overwhelmed:: Salina: Doctor Salina, thank you for coming to help. ::Nods:: CNS: Counselor.

FCO_LtJG_Sollo says:
XO: Your orders sir?

Dr_Salina says:
::nods and just stands there for a moment looking at the havoc::

CSO_LtJG_Nelson says:
::another beep indicates the information is complete again.:: XO: Sir, it appears there are a few ruptures. It will be hard to get any subspace communications out. I also suggest we be carefull with warping out of here just yet. If we must, I recommend to stay below or at warp 5. ::Taps a few buttons to check the database for distortions.::

CNS_Ens_Porter says:
CMO: Doctor.

Dr_Salina says:
CMO: I'll ... I'll see if I can bring anyone else ::leaves sickbay::

XO_LtCmdr_Pazoski says:
FCO: Hold position here, until we can find out what is going on I don’t want to risk another "attack"

Host The_Storyteller says:
<CMO Lt. Raythan> CNS: Any idea what happened? I had to fight off an Earth dinosaur in my office.

Host CO_Capt_Timrok says:
XO: i think its time we took a closer look the inhabitants of the Trenalan system, it seems they have been very busy in this last seventy years ::

CNS_Ens_Porter says:
CMO: Some kind of a wave hit the ship...must have warped reality somehow. We need to help these people that are still in shock, I'll help.

OPS_LtJG_Tar says:
::informs Sickbay, Engineering and the OPS department by message what is going on::

FCO_LtJG_Sollo says:
XO: Aye Commander. ::holds the ship in her current position::

XO_LtCmdr_Pazoski says:
CO: I would concur with that sir, but perhaps we should treat very carefully, we have already had a glimpse of their technology and I don’t like it

CNS_Ens_Porter says:
Ensign: Can you hear me Ensign. ::takes the woman’s hand and speaks softly::

CIV_Cmdr_Maor says:
XO: I can't ID the craft however, maybe if we'll get closer.

Host The_Storyteller says:
<CMO Lt. Raythan> ::Rubs his head, nods, and moves off::

CSO_LtJG_Nelson says:
::remembers his 'appointment' with dr. Salina as he scans the databases.:: *Salina*: Dr. Salina? Are you okay?

CNS_Ens_Porter says:
Ensign: Please...focus on my voice, nothing else.. don't think about anything but my voice..

Host CO_Capt_Timrok says:
FCO: Set course to the Trenalan source - carefully

Host The_Storyteller says:
<Ensign> ::Shaking, barely registering the CNS::

Dr_Salina says:
::talking from a calmer tranquil nebula, everyone that needed medical attention is now in sickbay::*CSO* Yes though for a moment I thought I was mad ... then I returned to normal but now I think I am mad again. What happened?

XO_LtCmdr_Pazoski says:
::looks at the FCO:: FCO: Work with Mr Nelson, see if he can find you a nice safe route into the system.

CNS_Ens_Porter says:
Ensign: I'm here.. can you feel my hand on yours?

OPS_LtJG_Tar says:
::sends out dispatch OPS teams::

CSO_LtJG_Nelson says:
*Salina*: An unidentified energy wave hit us and caused all these abnormalities. We're trying to figure out what it was and where it came from. Most importantly if we can expect anything like it again.

XO_LtCmdr_Pazoski says:
CIV: Try and get a signal to the Romulans, ask them if they have had any contact with this system recently

CIV_Cmdr_Maor says:
::Nods, he raises a channel::

CTO_Lt_Starbuck says:
XO: And they will share info on it with the Federation.....why?

FCO_LtJG_Sollo says:
XO: Aye Commander... ::turns to Nathaniel:: CSO: Give me a hand would ya.

CNS_Ens_Porter says:
::makes eye contact with the Ensign:: Ensign: Listen to me...what I want you do to is collect your breath...just slowly, breathe in and out. Collect your breath. I'm here, I'm with you.

XO_LtCmdr_Pazoski says:
CTO: Because we are friends Mr. Starbuck, and this "weapon" is a threat to them as well.  While he is doing that go over our sensor data, try and find a way to modify our shields to protect against anymore of these "waves".

Host The_Storyteller says:
<Ensign> ::Gradually begins to breathe as the CNS wishes::

CTO_Lt_Starbuck says:
XO: They didn’t work in the first place but I’ll try...

Dr_Salina says:
*CSO* I am not a physicist so I am afraid I can't help. I knew life aboard a spaceship was interesting, I just had no idea ... if you need an exobiologist let me know but I wouldn't think so

CNS_Ens_Porter says:
::squeezes her hand softly:: Ensign: That's good.. breathe in and out..just slowly.

CIV_Cmdr_Maor says:
XO: Unable to raise communication, seems the subspace disruptions are causing too many distortions. 

Host The_Storyteller says:
ACTION: An Artelian striped horse runs through the Tranquil Nebula ... apparently left over from the reality warp.

OPS_LtJG_Tar says:
::gets results from the level 2 diagnostic:: CO: Sir, first results of the level 2 diagnostic. There are some problems. The possibility of EPS breaches is 56%, more specific on decks 4, 8, 12 and 26 due to the warping of the bulkheads and ship's structural parts. And deck 13 is sometimes in this space time continuum and sometimes it isn't.

Dr_Salina says:
*CSO*Oh no I am going crazy again ::yells as she escapes the horse::

Host CO_Capt_Timrok says:
OPS: advise all crew to avoid deck thirteen where possible and take it easy with the rest of the ships systems for now

Dr_Salina says:
*CSO*Your wave left some ...well...left overs ::breathless looking at the horse::

FCO_LtJG_Sollo says:
CSO: Nathaniel!

CSO_LtJG_Nelson says:
*Salina*: No problem doctor. I suppose your help is appreciated where ever you can give it. I am just afraid we'll have to get that tour rescheduled. I'll have to work on here. ::turns to face the FCO:: FCO: YES Iain, I'll be right there... sheesh. ::Taps a few buttons.::

XO_LtCmdr_Pazoski says:
CIV: Understood ::sighs:: Guess we will have to find out what they know later.

Host CO_Capt_Timrok says:
CSO: Could that wave have been the result of some sort of transport method?

Dr_Salina says:
*CSO*Ok, whenever you want ::looks at the horse::

OPS_LtJG_Tar says:
CO: Aye Sir. ::sends out messages to all departments and seals off deck 13::

CTO_Lt_Starbuck says:
CO: Sir, security is being overwhelmed, permission to leave the bridge? We even have phaser fire on deck seven... the crew reported a..velociraptor..

CSO_LtJG_Nelson says:
::Frowns as he walks over to the FCO:: CO: I don't think so captain. The computer was unable to identify the wave. If it would have been a transport of any kind, we might have been able to identify it.

Host The_Storyteller says:
ACTION: The Elara arrives in the Trenalan Star System.

Host CO_Capt_Timrok says:
CTO: negative, we need you here - have your staff deal with it

CTO_Lt_Starbuck says:
*Gamma Squad*: Gamma.. send down to deck seven Lieutenant Braddock with Ensign G.I. Joe.. reports of a raptor around.. approach with extreme caution

CNS_Ens_Porter says:
::nods as the Ensign starts breathing more normally::

FCO_LtJG_Sollo says:
::drops the ship out of warp::

CSO_LtJG_Nelson says:
::As he looks over the shoulder of the FCO, while he was traveling to the Trenalan Star system he tries to stay focused, not thinking back too much about what he just experienced.::

FCO_LtJG_Sollo says:
CSO: Do me a favor would you...

CTO_Lt_Starbuck says:
CO: I detect three small crafts in the system near the M class planet. Which seems to have an orbital docking platform as well. Ships still unrecognizable... didn’t they say this race has no warp capability?

CNS_Ens_Porter says:
Ensign: There.. that's good, I'm going to have the nurse give you something that will help you relax.. then I want you to sit, do not lie down and just breathe. ::smiles::

CSO_LtJG_Nelson says:
::looks down:: FCO: What's her name? ::Smiles evilly::

Host CO_Capt_Timrok says:
CTO: seventy years ago perhaps

Host The_Storyteller says:
ACTION: Engineers begin to scour the ship to ensure its safety. They have a lot of work ahead of them. Two engineers arrive on the bridge to remove the former conn. console which hovers in the midst of the bridge, stuck in mid-pose from when it was attacking Maor.

FCO_LtJG_Sollo says:
::grins:: CSO: Stop breathing down my neck.

Host CO_Capt_Timrok says:
CSO: what is your opinion - are they warp capable or not?

CNS_Ens_Porter says:
::nods to a nurse:: Nurse: Give her something to relax, just a mild sedative please.

CTO_Lt_Starbuck says:
CO: And they got warp and super energy weapons in under 70 years... the Federation definitely has to revise their plans regarding first contact

Host CO_Capt_Timrok says:
CTO: We don't know it was a weapon

Host The_Storyteller says:
ACTION: The craft do not seem to be aware of the Elara entering the star system.

CSO_LtJG_Nelson says:
::Taps a few buttons on a console close to the FCO and displays the information.:: CO: Yes sir, they are capable of warp.

CTO_Lt_Starbuck says:
CO: Sure.. it was just an entertainment gift wrapped in fused energy...

XO_LtCmdr_Pazoski says:
::turns to the CO:: CO: Do we attempt a first contact?

Host CO_Capt_Timrok says:
XO: This would be a first contact scenario agreed

XO_LtCmdr_Pazoski says:
CTO: They may think they are alone in the universe, it could have been some sort of weapon to protect them from comets or perhaps an experiment gone wrong, we will find out later.

CSO_LtJG_Nelson says:
::Gets some additional information:: CO: Oh sir. I doubt they will reach warp one with great ease. Their engines are not all that impressive.

CNS_Ens_Porter says:
::stands up as the Nurse takes over treating the Ensign and looks around::

Host CO_Capt_Timrok says:
FCO: take us to the docking facility

Host CO_Capt_Timrok says:
OPS: open hailing frequencies

OPS_LtJG_Tar says:
::hits a few buttons:: CO: Channel open, Sir.

FCO_LtJG_Sollo says:
XO: Aye Cap'n. ::takes the ship toward the facility::

XO_LtCmdr_Pazoski says:
FCO: But don't rush in, we don’t want to panic them, take it slow.

Host The_Storyteller says:
ACTION: With the opening of communications, the ships notice the Elara. They slowly lumber into a defensive stance around the orbital station.

Host CO_Capt_Timrok says:
COM: Greetings, I am captain Timrok of the Federation Starship Elara, we come in peace, please respond

FCO_LtJG_Sollo says:
::takes it nice and easy::

Host The_Storyteller says:
ACTION: There is silence for a moment.

CNS_Ens_Porter says:
::looks back at the female Ensign and smiles as she starts to become more lucid::

CTO_Lt_Starbuck says:
Self: Who turned off the universal translator..

Host The_Storyteller says:
ACTION: Then the screen goes on and we see five people ... three women, two men. They are beautiful and quite similar in appearance ... blue eyes, golden hair. Their skin is adorned with light purple birthmarks that look like an ornate latticework.

XO_LtCmdr_Pazoski says:
::Takes a seat::

Host The_Storyteller says:
ACTION: While they have different hair-styles ... and slightly different facial features, there is an eerie resemblance between them.

CSO_LtJG_Nelson says:
::looks at the viewscreen with great interest... still breathing down the FCO's neck.::

CNS_Ens_Porter says:
CMO: Doctor, I think she is going to be alright.

FCO_LtJG_Sollo says:
::swats the CSO's shoulder with a grin::

Host The_Storyteller says:
<Erta> @ COM: Elara: I ... I am Erta. This is Station One.

CSO_LtJG_Nelson says:
::looks at the FCO and shrugs:: FCO: What?

FCO_LtJG_Sollo says:
CSO: Quittit.

CTO_Lt_Starbuck says:
Self: I got dibs on the left on.... ::remembers Ania:: ow man... choices, choices

Host The_Storyteller says:
<CMO Lt. Raythan> ::Nods, finally treating a slash on his leg:: CNS: Thank you for all your help, Counselor.

CSO_LtJG_Nelson says:
FCO: Quit wh... oh sorry... ::Walks back to his console.::

CNS_Ens_Porter says:
CMO: I don't think my work is done yet Doctor, I'll stick around.

Host CO_Capt_Timrok says:
COM: Erta: My apologies if we startled you, that wasn't our intention, however you just gave us a bit of a fright yourselves - maybe we should discuss this

Host The_Storyteller says:
=/\==/\==/\==/\==/\= PAUSE MISSION =/\==/\==/\==/\==/\=

DRAMATIS PERSONAE

Terry Imrie is Captain Joseph Timrok (CO – Commanding Officer)
Peter Saunders is Lieutenant Commander Peter Pazoski (XO – Executive Officer)
Eldad Ben-Tovim is Commander Maor (CIV – Starfleet Intelligence Specialist)
Michael Jones is Lieutenant Mathar Raythan (CMO – Chief Medical Officer) & Erta
Scott Knight is Lieutenant JG Iain Sollo (FCO – Flight Control Officer)
Rob van den Dungen is Lieutenant JG Dalin Tar (OPS – Operations Officer)
Rob Lemmens is Lieutenant JG Nathaniel Nelson (CSO – Chief Science Officer)
Einar Sigurðsson is Ensign Jeremiah Porter (CNS – Counselor)

Lilia Perfeito is Doctor Selina

Stardate: 10603.19
Arc Title: “For Tomorrow”
Part: One (“Ripples”)
Ship Manager: Michael Jones (Monitored by Lilia Perfeito)
Arc Creator: Michael Jones

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