Stardate 10007.09

Background information: The USS Europa is currently under repair at Starbase 412. While repairs are being completed, the crew has been given an Intrepid-class vessel, the USS Nasser, to sort of “test out”.

Host Mikey says:  <<< Begin Europa Mission.. Stardate 10007.09.. 20:00 Eastern - On time!!!!!! >>>

Host Mikey says:  ACTION: The Nasser is en route towards the testing area.. 

Host CO_Senn says:  ::on the bridge, seated at the Big Chair [tm]::

CMO_Lt_Foley says:  ::walks around the Nasser's sickbay, getting used to the different layout::

Host CO_Senn says:  FCO: ETA to the testing grounds?

FCO_Crashman says:  ::checking flight data::

MO_Essex says:  ::double checking medical inventory around the ship.. currently in the transporter room::

FCO_Crashman says:  CO: ETA at current Warp is 22 minutes

OPS_Taylor says:  ::Standing behind the operations console reading the power readouts::

Kelandra says: ::hears the beep on the console at their temporary quarters:: Jyg: Time to go Hon, you have to go to work. ::smiles at him::

MO_Essex says:  ::pulls the medkit from the wall and looks over it's contents.. her red dragon sitting on her shoulder looking too::

Host CO_Senn says:  FCO: Acknowledged... 
CSO: Is the area clear?

CIV_LtJG_Ahkileez says:  Kela: Do I have to? I'd rather stay here with you... ::holds her hand, looking into her eyes::

CSO_Elaisya says:  ::stretches her aching muscles and looks down at the Science station::

Host CO_Senn says:  FCO: Perhaps we could arrive to the testing grounds in ten minutes... going below warp 8, am I correct?

CMO_Lt_Foley says:  ::takes a seat in his office, noting how exposed it feels:: Self: Oh well... ::activates the computer and continues to update the crew manifest::

CTO_Luk_Nimitz says:  ::leaves security and heads towards the nearest TL::

FCO_Crashman says:  CO: Aye sir accelerate to warp 7.8 ETA is now 9 minutes 30 seconds.

Kelandra says:  ::slaps him playfully on the arm (but she's Klingon so it still hurts):: Jyg: Go.. go... I'll be all right. You go to work. ::kisses him lightly:: I'll see you later Ashau.

Host CO_Senn says:  FCO: That's good.

CSO_Elaisya says:  :::checks on personnel to assure all are ready in the Astrometrics and the science labs::

CEO_Teal`c says:  ::In engineering checking normal System readings::

FCO_Crashman says:  ::inverts the Nasser::

CIV_LtJG_Ahkileez says:  Kela: All right, I'm gone. ::pats her on the head to bug her and runs out of their temp quarters, zipping up his tunic::

Host Mikey says:  ACTION: The Nasser suddenly jumps to warp 9.

Host CO_Senn says:  *All personnel* We will be reaching the testing grounds area in approximately 9 minutes. All personnel on duty must be ready to commence testing.

Kie Kee says:  ~~~ MO: Dark Leaf! ~~~  ::Natalia smiles and closes the kit::

CTO_Luk_Nimitz says:  ::doors open and he steps into the bridge:: CO: Good Morning Captain.

FCO_Crashman says:  ::curses, and begins attempting to compensate::

CEO_Teal`c says:  *OPS*: How's systems doing up there!?

Host CO_Senn says:  CTO: Good Morning, Mr. Nimitz.

CSO_Elaisya says:  :::prepares for LRS testing::

FCO_Crashman says:  CO: We have a problem sir.

OPS_Taylor says:  *CEO*: All green, except we just jumped to warp 9.

Kelandra says:  ::sighs, remembering when she used to head off to work with him:: Self: Soon...

Host CO_Senn says:  FCO: What is it?

MO_Essex says:  ::notices the ship vibrating a bit:: *CO*: sir.. how fast are we going?

CIV_LtJG_Ahkileez says:  ::steps into the TL:: TL: Deck 1.

FCO_Crashman says:  CO: We are now at warp 9, and its not my doing.  Attempting to compensate.

FCO_Crashman says:  *CEO*: Is everything al right down there?

CMO_Lt_Foley says:  ::opens up Cross' record to make the additions and begins to read it::

Host Mikey says:  ACTION: The Nasser is running fine, even at warp 9. After fiddling with the controls, the FCO brings the speed back down to warp 7.8.

CEO_Teal`c says:  *FCO* ummm. No!

CIV_LtJG_Ahkileez says:  ::hums a ballad as the lift rises through the decks, then exits on to the bridge::

MO_Essex says:  ::makes her way back to sickbay quickly .. Kie Kee deciding to test out his wings and fly ahead down the hall::

CTO_Luk_Nimitz says:  CO: Security drills have been done. All clear except for a..... dead Andorian cat inside a torpedo launcher

Host Mikey says:  ACTION: Three minutes until they reach the testing area..

Host CO_Senn says:  FCO: Any results?

CSO_Elaisya says:  :::scans the testing area ahead;:

CIV_LtJG_Ahkileez says:  ::walks down to the command area:: CO: Ma'am, I hope you don't mind if I observe today?

FCO_Crashman says:  CO: Warp now under control again, proceeding at 7.8.

CMO_Lt_Foley says:  ::notes the many oddities in the record, including a classified section::

MO_Essex says:  ::Kie Kee makes a ruff landing on the floor.. gets scooped up and off back to sickbay::

FCO_Crashman says:  *CEO*: Do you wish me to disengage warp drives?

Host CO_Senn says:  CIV: I do not, Lt. Come sit here ::pats Zaldivar's empty seat:: You'll get a good view from this end.

CEO_Teal`c says:  *FCO* No its ok

Host CO_Senn says:  FCO: Good job Mr. Crashman... but perform level 1 diagnostics on all navigation controls once we arrive to the testing area.

CIV_LtJG_Ahkileez says:  ::raises his eyebrow at the suggestion, then starts to sit:: CO: Aye Captain. ::takes his seat, feeling a little unusual.

Host CO_Senn says:  CTO: Sounds stinky Mr. Nimitz. I hope it was... dealt with.

CSO_Elaisya says:  :::creates a map of the testing area from her scans::

CSO_Elaisya says:  Self: hmmm asteroid belt

FCO_Crashman says:  CO: Aye sir.

CEO_Teal`c says:  *OPS* do you have any idea why Warp drives engaged to Warp9?

CMO_Lt_Foley says:  ::feels Nat coming closer and closes the active file::

MO_Essex says:  ::enters sickbay and begins a diagnostic run of the EMH:: Computer: activate EMH..

Host EMH says:  Essex: Please state the nature of the medical emergency..

CTO_Luk_Nimitz says:  CO: Lt. Foley is making the autopsy

Host CO_Senn says:  FCO: Slow to impulse as soon as we arrive.

OPS_Taylor says:  *CEO*: I'll run a diagnostic on it right now.

Host CO_Senn says:  CSO: I need a full report of the area.

CEO_Teal`c says:  ::scanning Engine controls on console::

Host CO_Senn says:  CTO: Same for you, I'd like to make sure we're alone around here.

CEO_Teal`c says:  *OPS* ok thanks!

MO_Essex says:  EMH: run level 4 diagnostic on your self.. start with level 2 of your surgical sub-routines please

OPS_Taylor says:  ::Pulls up the distribution grid.::

CIV_LtJG_Ahkileez says:  ::is tempted to access the ship reports from the Exec's chair, but suppresses the urge::

Host EMH says:  Essex: I don't see why I was activated for that. Isn't that an engineer's job?

CMO_Lt_Foley says:  ::gets up and peers out into sickbay, feeling a mild distaste at seeing the EMH::

CTO_Luk_Nimitz says:  CO: It was a joke sir.

CSO_Elaisya says:  CO: The testing ground appears to be an asteroid belt...nothing further at this time

OPS_Taylor says:  ::Begins a Level 5 Diagnostic on power Distribution to warp drive.::

Host CO_Senn says:  CTO: It sounded like an official report from this end... ::grins::

Host EMH says:  ACTION: The Nasser arrives at the testing area..

MO_Essex says:  ::looks at the EMH::  EMH: you have built in checks.. lets just see who well you follows orders.. begin.. ::activates the overhead sensor array::

FCO_Crashman says:  ::slows to 3/4 impulse::

CMO_Lt_Foley says:  ::heads out to the MO and EMH, smiling at the MO and ignoring the EMH::

FCO_Crashman says:  CO: We are at the site.  Flying at 3/4 impulse.

Host CO_Senn says:  CSO: Thank you Elaisya.

CIV_LtJG_Ahkileez says:  ::watches the viewscreen intently from his cushy chair:: CO: We're here Captain.

Host CO_Senn says:  FCO: All right, any results from the diagnostics yet?

MO_Essex says:  ::looks up as Kie Kee growls eyeing David:: ~~~MO: Tree!~~~

FCO_Crashman says:  CO: I haven't had time to start them yet sir.

CSO_Elaisya says:  :::begins diagnostics on SRS::

CEO_Teal`c says:  *OPS* sir any data yet?

Host EMH says:  ::looks at the CMO, then the MO.. and taps a few buttons on a console::

FCO_Crashman says:  ::engages level 1 diagnostic on light control systems, warp and impulse engines::

CMO_Lt_Foley says:  ::smiles and bends a little closer to Kie Kee:: Hey there little one.

Host EMH says:  ATION: The EMH vanishes.

OPS_Taylor says:  *CEO*:No not yet. I'll inform you

CEO_Teal`c says:  *OPS* aye sir

MO_Essex says:  ::shakes head:: CMO: Hi Dr. Foley.. .. ::hears the holoemitters deactivate:; that was odd

CTO_Luk_Nimitz says:  CO: Sir, will we start testing the tactical systems?

Host CO_Senn says:  FCO: All right, don't enter the asteroid field until we get a result. Just plot a course that doesn't bring us directly into the middle of them.

Host Mikey says:  ACTION: The Nasser suddenly receives a distress call...

FCO_Crashman says:  CO: do you want me to go around or enter in the shallow end?

CEO_Teal`c says:  :: moves to opposite console and works on Power Distribution diagnostic test::

CSO_Elaisya says:  :::scans the asteroids ::

CIV_LtJG_Ahkileez says:  ::gets up and walks up behind the Conn, then looks back as he hears the beep::

Host CO_Senn says:  CTO: We will start with the thrusters... since we apparently have an asteroid field to sort. After that we will coordinate battle maneuvers, target drone practices, etc.

CMO_Lt_Foley says:  ::glances back up at the MO:: MO: Hi, everything okay with the EMH?

Kie Kee  says:  ~~~ CMO: Big Tree! Sit Sit!~~~ ::the dragon jumps onto David::

OPS_Taylor says:  ::Console bleeps with the results of the power diagnostic results::

MO_Essex says:  CMO: I think this one has an attitude problem actually..

FCO_Crashman says:  CO: All diagnostics are returning 100% green.

CTO_Luk_Nimitz says:  CO: we are receiving a distress call

CSO_Elaisya says:  :::notifies Astrometrics to run through her scans and compare to LRS map she created::

OPS_Taylor says:  *CEO*: Results in all diagnostic are reading green.

Host CO_Senn says:  FCO: Weird, I suppose...
CTO: Who is hailing?

CMO_Lt_Foley says:  ::steps back a bit as Kie Kee lands on him:: Woah ::watches Kie Kee intently, to see what happens next::

CSO_Elaisya says:  ::REB::

MO_Essex says:  CMO: so far everything checks out.. except ::points back at the holoemitters:: him..

MO_Essex says:  ::Kie Kee perches on David' head and grumbles in an attempted purr::

CEO_Teal`c says:  *OPS* aye sir, I'm send a EO down to Main Engine Room sector to just double check

CTO_Luk_Nimitz says:  CO: USS IO

CMO_Lt_Foley says:  MO: Well, it's no loss as long as we're here, but we should straighten it out ::Glances upwards::

Host CO_Senn says:  CTO: Confirm source, in the meantime put it on screen.

OPS_Taylor says:  *CEO*:Aye.

FCO_Crashman says:  ::plots intercept course for the IO::

CSO_Elaisya says:  :::focuses scans on the IO::

CEO_Teal`c says:  ::looks over at EO Matthews and informs him of his task::

Host CO_Senn says:  FCO: How far are we from them?

CSO_Elaisya says:  :::looks at OPS::

CTO_Luk_Nimitz says:  ::starting identification procedures, puts on screen::

MO_Essex says:  CMO: oh sorry.. ~~~Kie Kee, down~~~  :: the dragon moans and flies off to another hard landing on the floor.. looking up with a tilted head::

CIV_LtJG_Ahkileez says:  ::walks back over to the No. 2 seat and sits down, listening intently to everything on the Bridge, but staying quiet because he sees a fern in the corner::

EO Matthew says:  ::leaves engineering to work on his assignment::

FCO_Crashman says:  CO: 3 light years

Host USS_Io says:  @COM: Anyone: This is Lieu<static>nt Wilkshore of the USS Io.. we <static> struck a minefie<static> and are curren<static> drifting towards a <static> nearby sun.. all main systems <static>re failing..

CSO_Elaisya says:  :::shrugs::

MO_Essex says:  CMO: he's learning words.. well sorta..

Host CO_Senn says:  COM: Io: This is the USS Europa. We are on our way to you, Can you give us the location of the minefield?

CSO_Elaisya says:  :::alters her scans to look for mines::

Host CO_Senn says:  CTO: I need a scan of the surrounding area of the Io... I want to know where that minefield is.

CMO_Lt_Foley says:  ::fixes his hair and smiles:: MO: Well that's good. He's very... inquisitive it seems

CSO_Elaisya says:  :::scowls::

CTO_Luk_Nimitz says:  CO: Yes sir CSO: Can you help me with that?

CSO_Elaisya says:  CTO: I've been scanning there are no mines in evidence

FCO_Crashman says:  CO: Four hours at max warp/

MO_Essex says:  CMO: well.. he associated you as a .. well a tree.. ::grins:: sorry

CSO_Elaisya says:  :::grumbles to herself and adjusts scanners::

Host USS_Io says:  @::boosts power to the communications::
COM: Europa: From what we can tell... the mines are cloaked.. we did not detect them until we ran into them at full impulse.

Host CO_Senn says:  FCO: All right... set course and engage, the mines must be in the system the Io is located.

CTO_Luk_Nimitz says:  CO: Apparently there aren't any mines there, maybe they are cloaked or they found the only ones, or it wasn't mines at all

CSO_Elaisya says:  :::tries to remember how to detect cloaked objects::

FCO_Crashman says:  CO: You want me to fly into a mind field?  I think you should reconsider.

CMO_Lt_Foley says:  ::laughs:: MO: A tree? Well... I'll have to remember that one.

OPS_Taylor says:  CSO: I'm boosting power to SRS

Host CO_Senn says:  COM: Io: Acknowledged Lieutenant. We have set a course.

CEO_Teal`c says:  *OPS* all systems green down here; your status sir?

MO_Essex says:  ::holds out a padd:: CMO; here is the inventory for most of the ship.. pretty well stocked

Host CO_Senn says:  FCO: I gave you an order. I think YOU should reconsider.

OPS_Taylor says:  *CEO*: All systems green.

CEO_Teal`c says:  *OPS* aye sir

CSO_Elaisya says:  :::scans for tachions first then anti protons::

Host CO_Senn says:  All: The mines must be inside the system the Io is located at. We won't enter the system at warp ::sideways murderous glance at the FCO:: In the meantime... we have a rescue operation to organize.

CIV_LtJG_Ahkileez says:  ::looks up at the Captain, silently smiling until he hears a snarl, which he ignores::

FCO_Crashman says:  CO: I was reconsidering your order sir.  I was not disobeying it, but it is my duty to inform you if I think you are giving me a bad order.  Course set and ready to engage on your command.

Host CO_Senn says:  FCO: Engage.

CIV_LtJG_Ahkileez says:  ::gets up and heads over to SCI:: CSO: What system is the Io in?

Host CO_Senn says:  CIV: I'd like you to work with me here. I'm afraid Mr. Zaldivar's absence is noticed.

CMO_Lt_Foley says:  ::takes the PADD and looks it over:: MO: Good, this is pretty good. ::looks up:: Anything else Nat?

CSO_Elaisya says:  :::looks up at the CIV in annoyance:: CIV: can't u see I'm busy scanning for cloaked mines?

CIV_LtJG_Ahkileez says:  CO: It is Captain. I'm at your disposal as always though.

FCO_Crashman says:  CO: Aye Sir, ::course engaged, trajectory set for parallel course to Io's path::

MO_Essex says:  ::looks at his puzzled:: CMO: umm no sir.. ? should there be?

CSO_Elaisya says:  ::sighs:: CIV: The Ramublus System

CEO_Teal`c says:  ::continues circulation of diagnostics on small systems then remembers about shields::

CIV_LtJG_Ahkileez says:  CSO: I understand that Lt., but... Ramublus...

CSO_Elaisya says:  :::nods and continues her scans for tachyons::

CMO_Lt_Foley says:  ::smiles:: MO: No, I was just asking.

OPS_Taylor says:  ::Pulls up power grid::

CIV_LtJG_Ahkileez says:  ::turns:: CO: Captain, the that system was under Dominion control for awhile during the war, those mines must be a gift they left for us.

MO_Essex says:  ::nods:: CMO: I want to double check.. ::Kie Kee chases tail around the bio bed and screeches in annoyance at not catching it::

Host CO_Senn says:  CIV: All right, we need tactical scans of the area the Io is in, we need science scans of the area, we need to know what the Io's status actually is, where the mines are or how to survive them... and finally, we need to take the Io out of there.

CEO_Teal`c says:  *OPS* status of shields?

OPS_Taylor says:  *CEO*: Shields are green

CTO_Luk_Nimitz says:  CO: Sir, what about sending some shuttles?

Host CO_Senn says:  ::raises an eyebrow:: CIV: How sweet of the Dominion.

CEO_Teal`c says:  *OPS* aye sir

CMO_Lt_Foley says:  MO: Okay, that's fine. Do you need any help with that?

CSO_Elaisya says:  :::shakes her head::

Host CO_Senn says:  CIV: I want you to be my right hand for the duration of this mission.

MO_Essex says:  ::laughs:: CMO: only if your telepathic now.. ~~~Kie Kee, freeze!~~~

CIV_LtJG_Ahkileez says:  CO: Right hand..? Exec, Captain?

Host CO_Senn says:  CIV, CTO: If these were Dominion mines, would our shields protect us? Would a shuttle be able to tow the Io out of its decaying orbit?

MO_Essex says:  ::the dragon looks up surprised and slams into the wall::  Kie Kee: aaarrhh THUD

Host CO_Senn says:  CIV: Acting Exec

CMO_Lt_Foley says:  ::smiles:: MO: Only with you I'm afraid. ::looks to Kie Kee::

CIV_LtJG_Ahkileez says:  ::smiles:: CO: Thank you Captain, I'll try to make you proud.

CIV_LtJG_Ahkileez says:  CO: We might be able to do it with two shuttles. The Io is a large ship and it's inertia quotient is going to be significant.

CSO_Elaisya says:  :::gets a bright idea from one of her SCI assistants in Astrometrics::

CSO_Elaisya says:  :::looks at his transmission and smiles::

MO_Essex says:  ::smiles back and picks the dragon up from the floor.. perching him back on her shoulder:: CMO: now as I was saying..  did we miss any of the vital systems?

CSO_Elaisya says:  :::scans for distortions in the cosmic dust caused by the gravity of the mines::

CEO_Teal`c says:  ::still working on scanning small systems of the ship::

CTO_Luk_Nimitz says:  CO: I agree with Lieutenant Ahkileez

Host CO_Senn says:  CIV, CTO: How about the Io... crossing the minefield back to safety? Will it make it?

CIV_LtJG_Ahkileez says:  CO: Assuming the mines aren't mobile, then we should be able to get them in through the route they entered in.

CSO_Elaisya says:  :::mutters to herself:: Self: I thought these sensors were supposed to be the newest and best

CMO_Lt_Foley says:  ::glances back down at the PADD:: MO: No not that I see, this is quite complete. Except for the EMH over there, all our systems seem to be operating fine.

CTO_Luk_Nimitz says:  CO: Can be done, but very slowly

Host CO_Senn says:  CIV, CTO: Perhaps we can tow the Io towards the edge of the minefield... beam the crew out and tow it to our side. ::sighs:: it all depends of a minefield we cannot see, right?

CIV_LtJG_Ahkileez says:  CO: Right, but Lt. Elaisya is working on that I believe. ::looks over to SCI::

CMO_Lt_Foley says:  MO: How is everything else? ::his thoughts are on her arm::

CSO_Elaisya says:  CO: I believe we can detect the minefield if we boost the SRS with the use of our deflector shield

Host CO_Senn says:  CSO: That's a good idea... and perhaps we could use some tachyon particles or something of the sort too?

MO_Essex says:  CMO: well the shuttle bay has a nice assortment of additional tech.. ::stops and looks at Dave:: it's fine.. stiff .. but fine

CSO_Elaisya says:  :::smiles:: CO: I've been constantly scanning tachion fields, but have had no success, I believe we need to boost the scans

CIV_LtJG_Ahkileez says:  ::walks over to Science II :: CSO: Do you mind if I borrow this console for a moment?

CSO_Elaisya says:  :::narrows her eyes at the CIV but backs away::

Host CO_Senn says:  CSO: All right, we'll go for that. Start the work, please.

CMO_Lt_Foley says:  ::smiles, still feeling a little guilty for not being there to help her:: MO: Good... that's good.

CIV_LtJG_Ahkileez says:  CSO: Thank you. :: brings up a magnetic field scan of the sun and works backwards to find the probable entry point for the Io::

CSO_Elaisya says:  :::nods and focuses on the main science station and on adaptations needed to use the deflector dish::

Host USS_Io says:  ACTION: Time jump forward.. the Nasser is suddenly within a few minutes of the Ramublus system..

MO_Essex says:  ::places free hand on David's shoulder::  ~~~CMO: you did a good job.. ~~~~

FCO_Crashman says:  CO: ETA to Ramublus system is 7 minutes

CSO_Elaisya says:  :::notes that the CIV has tracked the Io's entry path::

CIV_LtJG_Ahkileez says:  ::is back in his temporary seat::

Host CO_Senn says:  ::enters the bridge from her RR:: FCO: All right, slow to impulse before entering the system. We need a better idea of where the minefield is than what we already have.

CSO_Elaisya says:  :::receives word from her crewman that the deflector dish and sensors are now aligned and prepared::

FCO_Crashman says:  CO: Aye sir.

MO_Essex says:  ::places Kie Kee under the bio-bed to take a nap on the floor and gets a cup of tea from the replicator::

CSO_Elaisya says:  CO: the equipment is ready for those boosted scans

Host CO_Senn says:  All: Report. Io's status?

FCO_Crashman says:  ::slows to impulse::

Host CO_Senn says:  CSO: Commence scanning.

CMO_Lt_Foley says:  ::smiles at her:: ~~~MO: I know, I just wanted to be there for you. But I guess we both had our hands full~~~

CIV_LtJG_Ahkileez says:  CO: Final preparations are underway to get us in safely. If all goes as planned, we'll get the Io out if we hurry.

CSO_Elaisya says:  :::begins scanning::

OPS_Taylor says:  ::Pulls up power grid and distributes the power::

CSO_Elaisya says:  CIV: Did you give the FCO The Io's flight path?

Host CO_Senn says:  CIV: Good news.

Host CO_Senn says:  OPS: Hail the Io

MO_Essex says:  ::stares at the master control display and activates the main view screen relay:: ~~~CMO: I know.. How's your side?~~~ ::turns to look at him::

CIV_LtJG_Ahkileez says:  CSO: No I didn't Lt. I was hoping you could get confirmation on the mines before we tried their route.

CEO_Teal`c says:  ::finishes Diagnostics on small systems::

OPS_Taylor says:  ::Opens Commlink:: CO: Commlink open.

Host CO_Senn says:  OPS: Thank you

CIV_LtJG_Ahkileez says:  CO: Yes it is.

Host USS_Io says:  ACTION: The Io is about 30 minutes from burning in the sun..

Host CO_Senn says:  COM: Io: This is the Europa. We have arrived to the system, but we need all information you can give us about the position of the mines.

CMO_Lt_Foley says:  ::nods:: ~~~MO: It's good, a little sore if I move the wrong way, but I'll survive~~~

CIV_LtJG_Ahkileez says:  FCO: Are the shuttles warmed up?

Host CO_Senn says:  ::wonders about the level of radiation the crew of the Io is suffering::

MO_Essex says:  ~~~CMO: you should let me look at that~~~  ::sets her cup down and reaches for his side::

FCO_Crashman says:  CIV: Aye sir. Shuttles 1 and 2 ready and standing by.

CIV_LtJG_Ahkileez says:  FCO: Thank you Ensign.

Host USS_Io says:  ACTION: There is no response from the Io.. whether it is from equipment failure, or another reason is unknown..

CSO_Elaisya says:  CO: I detect some debris from the Io 

CIV_LtJG_Ahkileez says:  CTO: We'd better get those shuttles out now, before we're crowded.

CMO_Lt_Foley says:  ::smiles:: ~~~Are those doctor's orders?~~~

Host CO_Senn says:  *CMO* I trust sickbay is standing by, Lt. We'll be dealing with injuries and radiation poisoning. ::I hope::

CSO_Elaisya says:  Self: Warp nacelle...oh this is not good

CMO_Lt_Foley says:  <MO:>

Host CO_Senn says:  CSO: What about the mines?

MO_Essex says:  ::pauses and look up at him with a grin::  CMO: yes.. ::picks up a tricorder::

CTO_Luk_Nimitz says:  CIV: You are right

CIV_LtJG_Ahkileez says:  ::turns around:: CSO: How far away is that nacelle?

CSO_Elaisya says:  :::looks embarrassed:: CO: I'm sorry sir, no mines detected these cloaks are highly sophisticated

CTO_Luk_Nimitz says:  CIV: two will be enough?

CIV_LtJG_Ahkileez says:  CTO: It will have to be, it's all we have.

Host CO_Senn says:  ::ponders at the CSO's statement::

CMO_Lt_Foley says:  *CO* We're all ready down here Captain, just send them in and we'll do the rest

CEO_Teal`c says:  *OPS* stats sir?

OPS_Taylor says:  *CEO*: We have a green light here.

Host CO_Senn says:  FCO: As we approach the Io, slow all you can. I don't want to enter the minefield just like that.

MO_Essex says:  ::looks at David:: CMO: I want a look later mister

Host CO_Senn says:  *CMO* I am hoping we will be able to send them in.

FCO_Crashman says:  CO: Aye sir.

CTO_Luk_Nimitz says:  CO: Sir, shall we launch the shuttles now?

CEO_Teal`c says:  *OPS* aye sir

FCO_Crashman says:  CSO: Do we have a projected event horizon for the minefield?

Host CO_Senn says:  All: We need options people. If we can't see the mines, even sending the shuttles is a big risk.

FCO_Crashman says:  ::slows to 3/4 impulse::

CIV_LtJG_Ahkileez says:  CO: I have an idea Ma'am.

CMO_Lt_Foley says:  ::grins at her:: MO: Yes ma'am. ::heads to prepare sickbay for wounded::

CSO_Elaisya says:  CIV: The nacelle is about 50,000 km away, the Io is about 200,000 past it

CIV_LtJG_Ahkileez says:  CSO: Thank you, that's almost ideal.

Host CO_Senn says:  ::turns to the CSO:: All: Ok, that's something...

Host CO_Senn says:  FCO: All stop.

CSO_Elaisya says:  CO: No event horizon predicted at this time though....

FCO_Crashman says:  ::engages reverse thrusters, all stop relative to Ramublus sun::

CMO_Lt_Foley says:  *MO Cross* Chief, we need you in Sickbay ASAP.

FCO_Crashman says:  CO: All stop sir.

Host CO_Senn says:  FCO: Wait... let inertia bring us a bit closer, just not too close to that nacelle

Host CO_Senn says:  CTO: Shields up ::smiles::

MO Cross says:  *CMO* Aye sir. ::heads to sickbay::

FCO_Crashman says:  ::cuts reverse thrusters::

CIV_LtJG_Ahkileez says:  ::taps badge:: *CEO*: Do you know what the tractor stress rating is on a Type 16?

Host CO_Senn says:  CIV: What is your idea?

CTO_Luk_Nimitz says:  CO: Shields up sir ::raises shields::

MO_Essex says:  ::takes Kie Kee to the other room and gets it ready for injuries::

CSO_Elaisya says:  :::continues her scans::

FCO_Crashman says:  CO: the Nasser is now adrift sir.  the sun may begin to pull us in soon.

CEO_Teal`c says:  *CIV* a sec sir

Host CO_Senn says:  CSO: Is the nacelle... complete?

CIV_LtJG_Ahkileez says:  CO: If the shuttle's pilots, whoever they are, can get to that nacelle, they could "sling-shot" it ahead of them. Use is as a sweeper to pick up mines, if they're there.

Host USS_Io says:  ACTION: Before the shields are raised, something scraped the hull of the Nasser..  it appears to be a mine..

MO Cross says:  ::enters sickbay:: CMO: Where am I needed?

Host CO_Senn says:  FCO: All right, do what you must so we are not pulled in, hold our position.

MO_Essex says:  ::intensive care units are online.. radiation decontamination units online::

FCO_Crashman says:  CO: Aye sir.  ::engages directional thrusters.  Giving them just enough power to keep the Nasser in a holding pattern::

MO_Essex says:  :: pressure chambre active and Oxygen generators primed.. heads back to main sickbay and freezes when eyes fall on Cross::

Host CO_Senn says:  CIV: I was thinking on the same lines. Perhaps push the nacelles in front of them to detonate the mines in their path.

CSO_Elaisya says:  :::shakes her head::

CSO_Elaisya says:  Self: These scanners are not as great as they say

CMO_Lt_Foley says:  Cross: Assist where you are needed for now.

FCO_Crashman says:  CO: Sir setting off any mine may cause a chain reaction which could envelope us too.

CTO_Luk_Nimitz says:  CO: I'm afraid something hit us before we raised the shields

OPS_Taylor says:  CO: We have a SIF compromised on deck 6

CIV_LtJG_Ahkileez says:  CO: That wouldn't' be wise ma'am, the nacelle would be too close. If the nacelle hit a mine and exploded the shockwave would probably destroy the shuttles.

Host CO_Senn says:  OPS: Have engineering solve it, and raise the needed forcefields after evacuating the area.

CEO_Teal`c says:  *CIV* I dunno sir ask OPS

MO Cross says:  ::nods and heads of to prepare, glancing at the MO as he walks by... and shielding his mind from her::

CIV_LtJG_Ahkileez says:  *CEO*: Understood. Ahkileez out.

Host CO_Senn says:  CIV: All right, we will go for your idea.

FCO_Crashman says:  ::FCO Crashman concentrates on keeping the Nasser exactly in the same spot relative to everything else in the universe::

MO_Essex says:  ::watches him pass.. then turns to Dave::

CIV_LtJG_Ahkileez says:  CO: Thank you Captain.  ::looks at the CTO, then back at her:: Who will be going Ma'am?

OPS_Taylor says:  CO: Aye. *CEO*: I need a repair team to respond to a compromise in the SIF on Deck 6

CSO_Elaisya says:  :::sends a MSG down to Astrometrics to analyze blast patters from the damage::

CEO_Teal`c says:  *OPS* aye sir

CEO_Teal`c says:  ::prepares a team::

MO_Essex says:  ::turns to look at where Cross went again.. noticing he shielded.. never noticed his mind like that before.. very odd.. fixes gaze on the empty door::

CMO_Lt_Foley says:  ::nods to her:: MO: I need you over here Nat.

Host CO_Senn says:  CIV: Crashman would be the logical choice for one of the shuttles... ::uneasy about sending anyone into the minefield but must be done:: CTO Could fly the other.

CIV_LtJG_Ahkileez says:  ::looks at the XO chair.. definitely going to pull up ship reports next time he sits::

MO_Essex says:  CMO: sh... sure David.. ::doesn't turn around: :

Host CO_Senn says:  ::still wondering about using that nacelle and take the whole Nasser into the minefield::

CTO_Luk_Nimitz says:  CO: Sure ma'am

Host USS_Io says:  <<< Pause Europa Mission... 20:59 Eastern - ending on time, woo! Go crew! >>>

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