Host Frank_SM says:
The USS Europa has gotten telemetry from the suspected Transwarp conduit, it is some very intriguing data.

Host Frank_SM says:
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CSO_Enki says:
::Enters the Bridge and walks down to the Science station::  SO: How's it going, Jacob?

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
::in the command chair:: CSO: What do you have for me?

FCO_Voraye says:
::At the helm monitoring the course, every once in a while massaging the spot where Dr. Calahan sewed up his cheek::

CSO_Enki says:
<SO_Freedman> CO/CSO: We picked up what could be a transwarp conduit... probes are standing by.

OPS_Clemons says:
::seated at OPS monitoring the meters the CEO told him about::

CNS_Llewellyn says:
::sitting in his chair on the bridge::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
CSO/SO: Well... what do you think is it a conduit?

CSO_Enki says:
SO: Transwarp conduit?  ::Leans in::  CO: Ma'am, he's right... the readings are very close to what a Borg conduit would be, but there are differences.  ::Looks at the CO::  It's not Borg in origin.

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
::is relieved it isn't Borg, turns and looks at Donnie: CNS: Thank heaven for small favors...

CEO_McGregor says:
::In the Starboard nacelle jefferies tube taking over the repair on the power conduit::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
CSO: Well then we should probably launch a probe... see what we can find out about it... will the telemetry from the probe come down the conduit back to us?

CSO_Enki says:
::Still leaning over Jacob::  CO: It looks old... much older than any known Borg readings.  Thousands of years, perhaps.  It's also open, but fractured.  I would suggest against entering it.

CNS_Llewellyn says:
::frowns:: CO: Well if it isn't Borg, then that raises the question who else can create transwarp conduits.  At least if it was the Borg we somewhat know how to deal with them

FCO_Voraye says:
::Begins humming "Sarabande" and draws up console configuration editors to re-layout the helm console to his liking::

CSO_Enki says:
::Thinks::  CO: A probe might make it a bit, ma'am, but it would likely be affected by the fractures.  Could damage or destroy the probe quickly.

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
::looks back at Donnie as he speaks::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
::turns back to Enki:: CSO: Well... what are your recommendations, Commander?

CEO_McGregor says:
::Gets some feed back from his hyper spanner, sparks hit him in the hand::

CSO_Enki says:
CO: Probes are a lot cheaper than a shuttle, or the Europa.  We might get nothing, but we could also get something, making it worthwhile.

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
::hears the FCO humming, smiles a moment::

CEO_McGregor says:
Self: You bloody rad blasted piece of electronic junk

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
CSO: I agree... launch the probe of your choice.

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
OPS: How goes it? All clear on the power issues? Or is McGregor still working on repairs?

CSO_Enki says:
CO: Aye, ma'am.  Launching a class VIII probe now.  ::Nods to Jacob, who pushes the button::

OPS_Clemons says:
CO: He's still working on the repairs but they seem to be going well.  He put this little meter thingie on my console and it hasn’t moved much.

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
CNS: Well if it were Borg... it wouldn't be first contact... what do you think about finding a new race... kind of exciting... don't you think?

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
::nods as she hears OPS:: OPS: Good to hear it. Carry on. ::smiles encouragingly::

CEO_McGregor says:
::Begins welding the conduit with his Plasma welder::

Host Frank_SM says:
Action: As the Probe enters the Transwarp Conduit, it is ripped to shreds.  The resulting explosion causes the remnants of the conduit to begin collapsing.

OPS_Clemons says:
CO: Of course ma'am.  ::returns the smile with a small wink::

CSO_Enki says:
CO: Ma'am, the probe exploded!  Reading eminent collapse!

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
FCO: Are we in danger of being drawn in? If so get us out of here.

CNS_Llewellyn says:
CO: Exciting yes, ::smiles:; well as long as they are friendly.  I wonder if this transwarp conduit outdates even the Borg, it makes you wonder if the Borg stole this technology from them

FCO_Voraye says:
::Scans the shockwave from the collapse::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
FCO: Move us away from the explosion... and... ::raises shields herself::

FCO_Voraye says:
CO: Moving us away. ::Plots course and presses engage::

CNS_Llewellyn says:
::turns to the FCO as Heather ask if we are going to get drawn in, and hopes he moves us away and then scans later::

CEO_McGregor says:
::Feels some medium strength vibrations in the nacelle::

FCO_Voraye says:
CO: Outrunning the shockwave at full impulse, it appears to've been lower level.

CEO_McGregor says:
*Bridge*: Is every thing ok up there? Feels like we got kicked in the rear end up here

CSO_Enki says:
::As the conduit closes up, all readings leak off.  Jacob slams his fists on the conduit, swearing mildly::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
*CEO*: Things are good... a small explosion as our probe hit what appeared to be a transwarp conduit... not Borg... thank heaven. The shockwave hit us... we should be fine.

Host Frank_SM says:
Action: The resulting shockwave from the collapse strike the Europa, causing many problems all over the ship.  Resulting damage is minor.

CEO_McGregor says:
*CO*: Aye sir...Could ya take it easy on me, ah'm gettin bounced around in this bloody nacelle

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
*CEO*: Will do my best. Llewellyn out.

FCO_Voraye says:
OPS: How are the Chief's "Little meter thingies" doing over there?

OPS_Clemons says:
::Chuckles:: FCO: They're Fine.

OPS_Clemons says:
FCO: They bumped a bit, they’re back down again.

FCO_Voraye says:
OPS: What exactly are you monitoring?

CEO_McGregor says:
::Finishes up his welding job::

OPS_Clemons says:
FCO: As you know, the CEO is fixing the nacelle and well he gave me these meters to look. at...ya know, I don’t really know.

CEO_McGregor says:
::Gives the conduit a kick:: Self : That’s for the shock and sparks from the hyper spanner

FCO_Voraye says:
::Chuckle:: OPS: Technical stuff, 'nuff said.

CEO_McGregor says:
::Kicks it again:: Self: An that’s for breakin' in the first place

OPS_Clemons says:
FCO: Yeah.

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
CSO: Did we get anything more off the probe? What are our sensors telling us now?

FCO_Voraye says:
OPS: I finished the fabrication on my new piano. Spent better part of last week in cargo bay 2 welding the string framework together, and as you can see from this lovely scar here ::Motions to right cheek:: I began sawing the mahogany a little while ago only to end up with a large chunk of wood knot in my face.

Host Frank_SM says:
Action: A "shadow" is picked up on sensors... Possibly a ship.

CSO_Enki says:
CO: We got nothing from the probe, ma'am.  The conduit has closed completely, but I'm trying to pick up subspace radiation...

OPS_Clemons says:
::laughs:: FCO:: Ha Ha Smooth.

OPS_Clemons says:
FCO: So, what do you have left on it?

FCO_Voraye says:
OPS: Finish sawing out the mahogany into the right pieces, put them all together. Lace the strings into the frame, slide the frame into the piano, install the keys, then connect them, affix the trim, install casters and then it's all set.

CEO_McGregor says:
::Climbs out of the jefferies tube, dirty and slightly ticked::

OPS_Clemons says:
FCO: Wow, that’s a lot, if you ever need any help, I'm here.

CNS_Llewellyn says:
<NPC TO> CO: Ma'am I am picking up the faint signal of a ship from inside the black cluster

FCO_Voraye says:
OPS: I'll keep that in mind. I might take you up on it when I go to slide the frame into the case. Difficult task that one is. Takes somewhere around seven-and-a-half hands to do it.

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
TO: Well our shields are presently up... and Bishop warned us that what ever is out here isn't friendly...

CEO_McGregor says:
::Walks into ME and begins touching PADD buttons on his console::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
TO: Yellow alert.

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
TO: Can you give me more information?

CNS_Llewellyn says:
<NPC TO> CO: Well it looks like they are trying to keep an eye on us, without being seen, no telling how long they have been there ::goes to yellow alert:: I will scan the area ::starts scan::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
*CEO*: We just encountered a blip on our screen, it could be another ship.... are you some place where you won't be rocked too badly?

CEO_McGregor says:
*OPS*: Mr. Clemons, Ah'm about ta reroute the warp power to the starboard nacelle back through the repaired section, I have the controls for that down here, please do not try and adjust

OPS_Clemons says:
*CEO*: Aye Sir.  ::Watches the meters curious as to what will happen.::

CEO_McGregor says:
*CO*: Aye Captain ,But Ah'm about to reopen the regular warp conduit to the starboard nacelle....can ya give me a couple of minutes before ya beat us up

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
::laughs:: *CEO*: I'll try... but no promises.

CNS_Llewellyn says:
<TO> CO: Ma'am I can't get any other information from the ship, the readings are to faint

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
::sighs:: TO: Too faint? Are they too far away?

CEO_McGregor says:
*OPS*: Ya are goin ta see a jump in your meters laddie. Just pay em no never mind unless they jump up in ta the red really bad

CEO_McGregor says:
::begins to open the conduit flow and reroutes 20% of the secondary flow through it::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
*CEO*: Let me know when things are good to go...

CNS_Llewellyn says:
<TO> CO: The black cluster is interfering with our sensors, but that is to be expected. We could launch a probe in that direction, but then they would know we know they are there

CEO_McGregor says:
*CO*: Ya will know in 2 minutes Captain

OPS_Clemons says:
*CEO*: Aye ::Watches the meters::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
::nods at the TO:: TO: That they would...

CEO_McGregor says:
::45 %::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
::turns to science:: CSO: Can we get any more information on the conduit?

CMO_Calahan says:
::walks into her office and sits down the desk, then mumbles as she spots two new PADDs on her desk::

CEO_McGregor says:
::55 %::

CSO_Enki says:
CO: I'm still trying to penetrate the subspace bands, but nothing yet.  I'll inform you if we get anything.

CEO_McGregor says:
*OPS*: Ok laddie ya should see the change .......now

CMO_Calahan says:
::stands up and stretches her back before she grabs her cappuccino, tucks two PADDs in her lab coat pocket and heads up to the bridge.....::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
CSO: Very good. Keep a probe on her and... we'll turn away like we are going back on patrol... nice and quiet... of course we'll still keep our shields up... ::laughs:: like we forgot to lower them after the explosion....

CSO_Enki says:
CO: Aye, ma'am.  Dropping a class VIIII.

OPS_Clemons says:
::Sees the Change in meters.::

CEO_McGregor says:
:: 75 % ::

FCO_Voraye says:
::Hears the captain and re-plots the patrol route to wait for the captain's command::

Host Frank_SM says:
Action: LRS pick up a Transwarp Conduit opening, a ship emerges, then the conduit closes.  It is near maximum range of the Sensors, and in the opposite direction of the ghost ship.

CEO_McGregor says:
::Finishes opening the flow valve to the main power conduit and closes the rerouted conduit::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
FCO: Back on the patrol route... CSO: Commander, can we use the probe to monitor the other ship?

OPS_Clemons says:
::Whistles as he monitors the meters::

CNS_Llewellyn says:
<TO> CO: Sir, a ship just came out of the conduit

FCO_Voraye says:
CO: I have the course plotted, ready to engage.

CEO_McGregor says:
::Adjusts the power grid to align the full flow of power to both nacelles::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
FCO: Engag- ::hears the TO:: TO: The broken one?

CNS_Llewellyn says:
<TO> CO: No, a new one just opened, a ship came out of it, then it closed again

FCO_Voraye says:
::Finger hovers over the engage button::

CNS_Llewellyn says:
<TO> CO: It opened just on the edge of our sensors

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
All: Great goddess.... Another one?

CSO_Enki says:
CO: I could try to program a class VIII to make a slow loop into the cloud.  It could maybe even hide... ::listens in::

CMO_Calahan says:
::walks onto the bridge, blinks, then walks down toward the two Llewellyns...

CNS_Llewellyn says:
::sits up in his chair and wonders what the other ship is doing, then sees Keely coming towards them::

CSO_Enki says:
<SO_Freedman> ::Realigned sensors on the new conduit::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
CSO: Send the new location to the FCO we need to check that out.... And there is another ship???

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
::sees Keely out of the corner of her eye, nods to her::

CEO_McGregor says:
::Sees his readings level out to nominal::

CEO_McGregor says:
*OPS*: Ya should read all normal on the power readings laddie

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
CSO: Do what you just suggested with the probe.... I hate this nebula... we have history...

OPS_Clemons says:
::watches his meters:: *CEO*: Yup meters are normal.

CSO_Enki says:
CSO: Ay, ma'am.  I'll get to that.  Jacob'll monitor the conduit, see if we can gain anything from that.

Host Frank_SM says:
Action: Readings from the ship that emerged from the Transwarp conduit come in just as it goes out of range.  It is a known, but classified, configuration.

CMO_Calahan says:
::nods back to Heather, then slides into a chair next to the CNS:: CNS: Hey....shoot...I can't call you Cook anymore, can I?

CEO_McGregor says:
*CO*: Captain, the nacelle power conduits are back to normal, full warp now ready at your command

CNS_Llewellyn says:
<TO> CO: Sir, I just got a reading on that ship, it is a known type, but classified

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
*CEO*: Excellent timing, Chief... we may well need it. ::hears the TO::

CNS_Llewellyn says:
CMO: No, I guess you can't.  So what brings you to the bridge ::looks back at the TO and waits for more info::

CSO_Enki says:
::Begins working on the programming... a nice and slow drift, then a warp burst away, then into the fringe of the nebula, coming up behind the vessel in there::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
TO: Federation?

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
FCO: Sorry... engage to the next conduit.

CSO_Enki says:
<SO_Freedman> ::Waiting his turn to speak to the Captain::

CNS_Llewellyn says:
<TO> CO: No it isn't, should we go to red alert?

FCO_Voraye says:
CO: Aye. ::Plots course to the new conduit, presses engage:: CO: Engaged.

CMO_Calahan says:
::tilts her head slightly as she pulls out a PADD and hands it over to Cook:: CNS: I had...well..."nothing" to do, so I wanted to drop this directly to you. Referral. ::hands the PADD to him::

OPS_Clemons says:
::taps on his console, wishing there was a replicator on the bridge.:: Self: Wish I had a root beer right about now.

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
TO: Yes. ::looks at the scan and matches it in her mind with what bishop warned them about:: Absolutely....

CNS_Llewellyn says:
::takes the PADD from Keely and reads over it and then looks at Keely::

CEO_McGregor says:
::Makes his way to the bridge::

CNS_Llewellyn says:
<TO> ::takes the Europa to red alert::

CMO_Calahan says:
::blinks at the CNS:: CNS: What?

CNS_Llewellyn says:
CMO: I will arrange a meeting with her ::smiles:: you could have just forwarded this to my office

CSO_Enki says:
<SO_Freedman>  CO: Ma'am, getting readings from the new conduit... it's in much better shape than the last, obviously, since that ship just came out of it.

Host Frank_SM says:
Action: The Europa begins to overtake the vessel, and it reappears on sensors.

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
CNS/CMO: We just went to red alert... maybe you two should go to sickbay?

OPS_Clemons says:
::Walks over to the replicator:: Replicator: Root Beer  ::grabs the root beer as it appears and walks back to his console, uncaps the bottle and takes a swig of his beverage.::

CEO_McGregor says:
:;Enters the bridge::

CNS_Llewellyn says:
CO: This isn't important I can take care of it later

CMO_Calahan says:
::nodded:: CNS: I know. But....I'm handing the case to Dyani....::nods to Heather, a bit surprised, but understands::

OPS_Clemons says:
Self:: Ahhh, so refreshing.

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
::not sure what Donnie is talking about:: CNS: Red alert? We might have casualties... and injuries...

CEO_McGregor says:
::Walks over to engineering 1 and energizes it::

FCO_Voraye says:
OPS: You know, you really ought to specify Root Beer make when you order. Otherwise you get this....generic stuff. IBC, A & W, Stewart's, Root 66, etcetera. All wonderful recipes. Better than the ship can generically concoct.

CMO_Calahan says:
::chuckles:: CO: No, the referral I just handed him. ::shakes her head slightly and continues toward the TL::

OPS_Clemons says:
FCO: I suppose.

CNS_Llewellyn says:
::mind jumps back to what she is talking about:: CO: Heading their now ::jumps up and follows Keely::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
OPS: On screen.

Host Frank_SM says:
Action: The Vessel that appears on the viewfinder is unique.  Though it's basic shape is similar to a Klingon Bird of Prey, it is different.  Long, sleek, windowless, and as black as the space around it.  It is beautiful, yet very sinister.

OPS_Clemons says:
CO: Aye Sir. ::puts it on the viewscreen::

CSO_Enki says:
::Looks at the screen for a moment... very nice...::

CMO_Calahan says:
::freezes as she spots the vessel on the screen and turns to face it fully as she waits for the TL::

CNS_Llewellyn says:
<TO> CO: I have some information about vessel, it looks like a bird of prey, but different ::send the CO, and CSO the information::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
::nods at the TO:: TO: Thank you.

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
OPS: Hail the vessel....

Host Frank_SM says:
Action: The hail is unanswered, save the ship changes course, and makes way to intercept the Europa.

CSO_Enki says:
::Throws a few last lines of code in and sends it to the probe::  CO: Ma'am, that probe is ready now...

CMO_Calahan says:
::raises an eyebrow::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
CSO: Do it. We don't want to be snuck up from behind.

CNS_Llewellyn says:
::stands next to Keely looking at the ship, and then senses that Heather feels uncertain that she’s doing the right thing, but you couldn't tell my looking at her::

CNS_Llewellyn says:
<TO> CO: They are changing course and are on an intercept course with us now

CSO_Enki says:
::Launches the probe, and then goes back over to where Jacob is::

CMO_Calahan says:
::TL comes and she hangs back a moment longer before she turns and mutters something in Klingon to herself...she steps into the TL and gives Cook an 'Are you coming?' look::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
Self: Damn.... TO: Be prepared to fire... if she fires at us... FCO: Prepare evasive maneuvers.

FCO_Voraye says:
CO: Aye. ::Plots evasive maneuvers::

CNS_Llewellyn says:
::turns and goes into the TL:: CMO: Yes commander I am coming ::smiles as the doors close::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
FCO: Do not wait for me to say engage... if they fire upon us... then do them. Keep us from harm's way.

CNS_Llewellyn says:
<TO> CO: Aye

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
::mutters a small prayer to Llew::

FCO_Voraye says:
CO: Understood. ::Feels empowered::

CMO_Calahan says:
::rolls her eyes and leans against the wall::

CNS_Llewellyn says:
<TO> ::locks weapons on to the ship, somewhat wanting them to fire so he can fire back, but waits and lets them make the first move::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
COM: Chodan'Ri: Chodan'Ri Vessel.... this is the USS Europa, of the United Federation of Planets. Please respond.

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
Self: Please respond...

Host Frank_SM says:
Action: Once it is within weapons range the Vessel fires, taking out the Europa's shields with one blast.  Damage reports come in from all over the ship.

CNS_Llewellyn says:
CMO: Heather is really worried about that ship, maybe I should have stayed up there with her ::shakes his head::

CNS_Llewellyn says:
<TO> ::returns fire on the ship, aiming at her weapon systems:: CO: Our shields are down

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
::feels the ship rock:: Self: That was not the response I wanted. TO: Hit her with all we've got...

FCO_Voraye says:
::Initiates evasive maneuvers::

OPS_Clemons says:
::holds on as the weapons fire shakes him about:: Self: Holy!

CMO_Calahan says:
::sighs:: CO: Hey....I know that you are concerned...but she has to do it herself, you know that. Besides- you are here for her so it'll be fine. :;smiles and falls into the wall as she started to step out::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
*CEO*: We're going to need as much power as you can give us, Chief...

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
FCO: Keep us out of harms way. OPS: Can you raise shields?

CNS_Llewellyn says:
CMO: Yes, I know this ::feels the ship rock:: that didn't feel good, we should hurry to sickbay

CMO_Calahan says:
::straightens up, curses to herself and sprints to sickbay....and she, of course, did not spill a drop of cappuccino on the way.:: Self: Great. This is the last time I ever try to avoid reports....I swear....

FCO_Voraye says:
CO: Aye. ::Plots a new series of evasive maneuvers, draws up a TAC console to monitor the ship personally::

CEO_McGregor says:
CO: Aye Captain

CEO_McGregor says:
CO: Ya have what ya need

CMO_Calahan says:
::walks into sickbay and nods as she sees her staff preparing per protocol.....::

CSO_Enki says:
<SO_Freedman> CO: Science scanners are almost useless after that blast!

OPS_Clemons says:
CO: I can try ma'am, but shields were knocked out when they hit us.  ::repeatedly tries to reraise the shields::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
::turns and sees the CEO for the first time on the bridge:: CEO: Oh... goodness! Did not see you there.

Host Frank_SM says:
Action: The return fire from the Europa is taken, and easily overcome. The Chodan'Ri ship fires again, this time inflicting casualties, and managing to take out the weapons systems and warp drive of the Europa.

CNS_Llewellyn says:
::enters sickbay behind Keely, and looks at her:: CMO: Didn't even spill a drop

FCO_Voraye says:
::Initiates evasive maneuvers:: Self: Buddy Holly would you look at that weapons power.

OPS_Clemons says:
CO: They knocked out weapons and warp drive on this blast.

CEO_McGregor says:
CO: Forgive the dirty uniform Captain, I ah did not have time to change

CNS_Llewellyn says:
<TO> CO: No damage to the other ship, our weapons are down so is our warp drive

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
CSO: Try to find some kind of weakness....

CMO_Calahan says:
::smiles:: CNS: I never do.

CSO_Enki says:
::Holds on for her life as the ship bucks again.  She watches Jacob be thrown forward into the console, hitting it hard with his head::

Host Frank_SM says:
Action: Transporter signals are picked up from all over the ship.  The Europa is being boarded.

CEO_McGregor says:
Self: Damn things out again

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
*All*: All hands, intruder alert! I repeat, intruder alert!

Host Frank_SM says:
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