STAR TREK: A CALL TO DUTY
USS EUROPA NCC 65040
Stardate 10205.12

Previously on the Starship Europa

While investigating an unusual gravimetric anomaly, the crew come across more questions than answers...

Host MikeyS says:
<<< Resume Europa Mission, Stardate 10205.12, 20:08 Eastern >>>

Host MikeyS says:
ACTION: The anomaly closes...

FCO_B`lee says:
::maintains position 55,000 km from the anomaly::

Host CO_Rya says:
XO: Do the readings we're getting off this thing look anything like the ones from Breen space that we encountered recently?

XO_Vekh says:
::manning the Science station, after P'Rraos went down to help in ME::

FCO_B`lee says:
::slaves OPS to his console and sends a transmission burst to the nearest subspace relay verifying they remain where they think they are::

XO_Vekh says:
::calls up the recorded wave pattern from the Mayollans anomaly and puts it side to side with the one they are observing:: CO: Astonishing, sir. There's a marked resemblance in the pattern. I'm intensifying the scans.

FCO_B`lee says:
::sighs:: XO/CO: Gads, not the Mayollans again...

Host CO_Rya says:
::Turns to K'Tracht:: TO: Lt. K'Tracht, is anything on sensors?

FCO_B`lee says:
::begins scanning the anomaly for any sign of Mayollan activity::

XO_Vekh says:
::adjusts the Main Deflector emissions with the probe now entering the anomaly:: Self: Let's see if I still can work out these consoles

TO_KTracht says:
::types a few buttons on his console:: CO : Checking ma'am..

CMO_Riker says:
::leaves his office and  walks down the hall to the  turbolift:: Bridge 

Host CO_Rya says:
FCO: Let's hope not.

TO_KTracht says:
CO : Well ma'am.. Scope is clear... either from our sensors or the probes..

FCO_B`lee says:
::works out gambling odds on another Mayollan presence in his head::

FCO_B`lee says:
::jumps slightly as the probe stops sending telemetry::

CMO_Riker says:
::exits the turbolift and walks out onto the bridge and stands against a wall outta the way::

XO_Vekh says:
CO: Captain, the probe's telemetry has shut down following the anomaly collapse. No more readings

FCO_B`lee says:
::realizes his earrings gotten jostled up in his surprise and reaches up to untangle it::

Host CO_Rya says:
TO: Thank you. Keep an eye out for anything unusual. ::Sighs, knowing it's a stupid request as K'Tracht certainly would do that anyway.::

TO_KTracht says:
CO : Certainly ma'am. Wouldn't have it any other way..

TO_KTracht says:
::smiles::

Host CO_Rya says:
XO: Have you had a chance to study the data that it sent back before the anomoly closed Commander? ::Sees K'Tracht's smile and returns it with one of her own.::

FCO_B`lee says:
::turns in his chair:: CO: Captain, if I may, it sounds to me like whatever was here is gone now. We should probably close the book on this anomaly and move on... ::glances at the turbolift as the Doctor steps onto the bridge::

XO_Vekh says:
Computer: re-run probe's last 5 minutes transmissions and compare wave patterns with those by Mayollans' Subspace rift

Host CO_Rya says:
FCO: In a few minutes Lieutenant.

FCO_B`lee says:
::turns back to his console:: CO: Aye ma'am...

FCO_B`lee says:
::begins reinitialize the main navigational deflector for warp travel instead of impulse::

XO_Vekh says:
CO: I've just instructed the computer to run a simulation on it ::pauses briefly as the results scroll up:: CO: Yes sir. We've got an almost identical match between this rift and the Mayollan's, with some degree of variation.

XO_Vekh says:
CO: It could though be attributed to local interference

Host CO_Rya says:
::Looks over at Drayan.:: XO: It could be, but...can you run the data again and have the computer compensate for the interference from the Black Cluster?

FCO_B`lee says:
::sits in his chair at the flight console and chuckles softly::

XO_Vekh says:
::typing in the commands to comply to CO's request:: CO: In a moment sir. However, I'd like to point out that Mr. B'lee might be right about it. Being it a Mayollan portal or not, it's now closed. I'd suggest continuing our patrol pattern and set the sensors for this specific kind of disturbance

FCO_B`lee says:
::notes the deflector is prepped and ready to go, wipes the smirk off his face and gets back to work::

FCO_B`lee says:
::outloud:: Self: Maybe the Mayollans are making a home in the Black Cluster ... that should sit well with the Chodan'Rhi.

Host CO_Rya says:
::Smiles at B'lee's comment:: FCO: That could be interesting. We'll stay out of their way if that's the case. Prepare to resume our course Lt. B'lee.

XO_Vekh says:
FCO: You think so Mr B'lee? What possible relations the two species might have in your opinion?

Host CO_Rya says:
XO: Have you gotten all possible data or do you need any more time Commander?

FCO_B`lee says:
::glances at Vekh:: XO: Unfriendly relations, no doubt... ::adjusts the controls on his console:: CO: Course set, Captain.

XO_Vekh says:
CO: I don't think it will be worthwhile staying here any longer sir.

Host CO_Rya says:
::Nods:: FCO: Resume our patrol please Lt.

FCO_B`lee says:
::nods and resumes course, kicking in the warp engines and returning to their previous patrol pattern::

XO_Vekh says:
::make some personal notes about the resemblance of the two wave patterns, hoping the CSO wouldn't mind he adding some points to the file::

Host CO_Rya says:
CTO/TO: Just to be on the safe side, prepare some contingency plans in case we encounter the Mayollans again and they're not as friendly as before.

FCO_B`lee says:
::hears the Captain and remembers a camp fire song from his childhood ... covers his mouth to stifle a chuckle::

Host MikeyS says:
ACTION: The Europa returns to its patrol path.... sensors pick up nothing in particular.

TO_KTracht says:
CO : Captain... I don't think w can prepare enough.. Their firepower is way bigger than ours.. I would suggest we try to outrun them if they do attack us..

Host CO_Rya says:
TO: Agreed, but any improvements you can make to our weapons or defenses would be beneficial. ::Smiles slightly::

TO_KTracht says:
::grumphs::

Host CO_Rya says:
::Turns to the doctor.:: CMO: I believe you wanted me to join you in sickbay? Are you free at the moment?

XO_Vekh says:
::re-checks the sensor readings as they get farther from the previous location of the anomaly:: CO: Sensors are clear sir. Nothing but background radiation

CMO_Riker says:
::looks over at the CO and smiles:: CO: Certainly ::smiles:: after you captain ::grins::

CTO_Nimitz says:
TO: They seemed like a civilized culture, let's hope it was a correct first impression

TO_KTracht says:
CTO : Yes sir.. I just don't like to have to depend on telepaths to communicate with them..

Host CO_Rya says:
::Nods and stops next to Drayan and whispers to him.:: XO: If I'm not back in an hour call for me. ::In her normal voice:: XO: Commander, you have the bridge.

FCO_B`lee says:
::continues on course with little in the way of surprises::

Host CO_Rya says:
::Enters the turbolift and waits for the doctor.::

XO_Vekh says:
::whispers, with his usual poker-face:: CO: Certainly, 'milady'

Host CO_Rya says:
::Smiles at Drayan before the doors close.::

FCO_B`lee says:
::wonders how much of a sense of humor the average Orion has::

CMO_Riker says:
::follows the  captain and  enters the TL:: Computer SickBay  

XO_Vekh says:
::calls Adel to fill into the Science station and moves to the center chair:: SO: Keep an eye on those Mayollan-like anomalies.

Host CO_Rya says:
::Leans against the TL wall.:: CMO: Tell me about your previous posting. What did you like most about your duties?

FCO_B`lee says:
::watches as the navigational deflector knocks a piece of meteor out of their path 1,000,000,000 kilometers ahead of them::

XO_Vekh says:
<SO_Adel> XO: Certainly sir

CMO_Riker says:
CO: i was  CTO on the Pharaoh  for a very long time ::smiles:: the pharaoh was my 1st posting when i graduated from the academy 

FCO_B`lee says:
::mutters to himself:: Self: That's no moon, it's a space station...

XO_Vekh says:
FCO: Anything interesting in our current flight plan, Mr B'lee? unmapped class-M planets, new life, new civilizations, Q-like entities?

FCO_B`lee says:
::turns in his chair:: XO: I'm detecting twenty-two particles of space dust per million, three ultra-violet radiation spikes, and a class three comet ... but no, nothing interesting.

Host CO_Rya says:
CMO: What did you enjoy most about your duties there?

XO_Vekh says:
FCO: Hmmm...A class-3 comet? Yes...that's not interesting at all ::shifts in the chair:: Self: Patrol duty...narff

Host CO_Rya says:
::Steps out of the turbolift when the doors open.::

FCO_B`lee says:
::thinks something's gotten a hold of the XO::

CMO_Riker says:
CO: I got to boss people around and i had  keys to the armory and I was xo for about 6 months

Host CO_Rya says:
::Keeps her expression neutral at his statement.:: CMO: I see. I hope you find you can work with the Europa's medical team as a team. They're a fine group of professionals.

Host CO_Rya says:
::Waves to Dr. Young when they enter sickbay.::

CMO_Riker says:
CO: I transferred here mainly cause the captain promoted me and the brass took it away from me 

Host CO_Rya says:
::Looks at him askance:: CMO: How do you feel about being a chief medical officer?

FCO_B`lee says:
::pushes a series of buttons on the flight console beginning of the first of several regular diagnostics of the flight systems::

XO_Vekh says:
CTO: anything out there, Mr Nimitz?

CMO_Riker says:
CO: I was  acting Lt.Cmdr. for about 6months. Hop up on the  table and we will get started. Oh, I like it all right 

CMO_Riker says:
CO: cmo is like cto in away 

CTO_Nimitz says:
XO: Dust, lot of dust ::grins:: Space need a new butler.

Host CO_Rya says:
::Gets on the table.:: CMO: How's that?

FCO_B`lee says:
::insures that one shuttlebay is maintain at launch readiness with at least on shuttle vehicle maintained at launch minus five minutes status::

XO_Vekh says:
CTO: Thank you Lieutenant. I'll see that your request be processed expeditiously.

FCO_B`lee says:
::thinks, the XO isn't having nearly as much fun in the center seat as he did::

CMO_Riker says:
CO: it just is

Host MikeyS says:
ACTION: The Europa returns to its original course.. and resumes its patrol of the Black Cluster.

Host CO_Rya says:
CMO: You didn't answer my earlier question. How do you feel about being the chief medical officer?

CMO_Riker says:
CO: i like it  

Host CO_Rya says:
CMO: Even though it's not a command position?

CMO_Riker says:
CO: in a way  cmo is better than captain.  In  some situations, a doctors orders can override a captain or admirals orders. That’s why I really like it, plus I get a cousy office and a bunch of cool toys to play with 

FCO_B`lee says:
::examines the navigational reference display and nods in satisfaction::

FCO_B`lee says:
::monitors subspace field geometry in parallel with the engineering department::

Host CO_Rya says:
::Several of the doctor's comments concern her.:: CMO: After this exam, you and I need to go over your specific duties and responsibilities on the Europa, Dr. Riker.

CMO_Riker says:
::chuckles and looks up at the captain and smiles:: CO: you worried I’m gonna try to relieve you  or something captain............. Don’t be 

Host CO_Rya says:
CMO: I wasn't worried doctor.

Host CO_Rya says:
CMO: However, I do want to make sure we go over your duties and responsibilities. As you are new to the Europa we haven't had a chance to do that and I want to make sure you don't have any questions.

FCO_B`lee says:
::examines the azimuth angles and makes a few corrections till he is satisfied::

Host MikeyS says:
ACTION: Incoming communiqué from Admiral Edwards.

Host CO_Rya says:
::Crosses her legs and waits for the exam to begin::

CMO_Riker says:
::has a feel the co is gonna get called away::

FCO_B`lee says:
XO: Commander, I have Admiral Edwards on line one... ::turns in his chair::

Host CO_Rya says:
CMO: Are you ready to begin Doctor?

CMO_Riker says:
CO: yea

XO_Vekh says:
::half-raises an eyebrow:: FCO: That's something, Mr B'lee. Put him through

FCO_B`lee says:
::routes the incoming communiqué to the main viewscreen:: Self: Go ahead, caller...

CMO_Riker says:
::looks at the nurse:: Nurse: Tricorder please

Host Adm_Edwards says:
COMM: Europa: Commander Vekh, how is the patrol going?

CMO_Riker says:
<NURSE> ::hands the  doctor a tricorder:: CMO: here you go doctor

XO_Vekh says:
COMM: ADM: Greetings, Admiral. Patrol is being mostly uneventful. The Captain is down in Sickbay. Do you want me to call her up?

FCO_B`lee says:
::thinks, uneventful ain't the word for it::

CMO_Riker says:
::stars scanning the captain:: CO: any  feeling of undue stress or nausea,  pain or anything 

XO_Vekh says:
COMM: ADM: We have however came across a gravimetric anomaly quite resembling the readings we got from the Mayollans subspace tear, sir

Host CO_Rya says:
::Shakes her head and smiles:: CMO: No. I feel perfectly healthy.

FCO_B`lee says:
::hates the term subspace tear, makes him uneasy::

Host Adm_Edwards says:
COMM: Europa: Sickbay? I hope the Captain is okay.

XO_Vekh says:
COMM: ADM: No need to worry sir. Seems our new CMO is running physicals for the entire crew lately

CMO_Riker says:
CO: OK Step up on the treadmill  

Host CO_Rya says:
::Gets on the equipment as requested.::

XO_Vekh says:
COMM: ADM: Sir, are you contacting us out of routine or there's anything else going on that we should know?

FCO_B`lee says:
::bets routine::

XO_Vekh says:
::inwardly wishes it's not 'routine'::

Host Adm_Edwards says:
COMM: Europa: Ahh.. well, while you may have had an uneventful time, we did not. ::hears the mention of the Mayollans and the anomaly::
We've also detected an anomaly nearby Starbase 384.

CMO_Riker says:
::sets the treadmill to a fast  pace jog:: 

FCO_B`lee says:
::plots a course to Starbase 384 in anticipation::

Host CO_Rya says:
::Begins jogging and lets her mind wander...as it always does when she's exercising.::

XO_Vekh says:
COMM: ADM: Is that so, sir? Could you have the readings sent our way for the Science team compare it with the readings we've got?

Host Adm_Edwards says:
COMM: Europa: I ordered the Praetor to investigate, and it received a highly complex message, which appears to have been sent by the Mayollans. They specifically requested the USS Europa to meet at that anomaly within 7 days.

FCO_B`lee says:
::smiles and begins to actively alter their course::

XO_Vekh says:
COMM: ADM: That's very worrying sir. We are able to depart immediately.

CMO_Riker says:
CO: How you doing  Capt.? 

FCO_B`lee says:
::but then remembers its the Mayollans who are calling them, and frowns again::

Host CO_Rya says:
::Hears the CMO's question and grins at him:: CMO: Just fine. It's nice to get an exercise break in the middle of my duty shift.

Host Adm_Edwards says:
COMM: Europa: Very well. The Black Cluster can wait.... Starfleet is concerned about this emerging threat, and our main concern is why they are requesting the Europa specifically.

XO_Vekh says:
COMM: ADM: What's the Praetor status?

CMO_Riker says:
::speeds up the pace:: 

FCO_B`lee says:
Self: 'Cause we're just so darn irresistible...

Host CO_Rya says:
::Lengthens her stride and breaks a sweat.::

CMO_Riker says:
::wonders if she is in as  good a shape as the xo:: 

XO_Vekh says:
COMM: ADM: Acknowledged sir. We are on our way. Is there anything more for the moment?

Host Adm_Edwards says:
COMM: Europa: They holding position near the anomaly, pending additional messages. Your orders, so far, are to return to Starbase 384 for some modifications to your systems, and then to proceed to the coordinates. It will take you approximately 3 days to return to Starbase 384.

FCO_B`lee says:
::increases speed and sets course for Starbase 384::

Host Adm_Edwards says:
COMM: Europa: Additional information will be forthcoming Commander. I'll see you in three days. Edwards out.

CMO_Riker says:
::sets it to a setting below where Vekh was working  out on:: 

Host Adm_Edwards says:
<<< Pause Europa Mission, Stardate 10205.12, 21:12 Eastern >>>

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