U.S.S. Europa
NCC-65040
Stardate 10410.31
Official Mission Transcript 

[17:06] <Frank_SM> The USS Europa has been detecting possible Warp signatures on Long Range Sensors.  So far, though they have detected them, sensor analysis is inconclusive.  The Europa is approaching one of the mysterious signals presently.

[17:06] <Frank_SM> <<<<<<<<<<<<Resume Mission>>>>>>>>>>>>

[17:08] <XO_Cmdr_Durron> ::standing in the back of the bridge examining one of the science consoles than examines one of the other consoles and looks around the bridge itself::

[17:08] <EO_Calma> ::standing in Main Engineering at the fore end, hands off a small PADD to a crewman:: PO: Can you deliver this report to Captain Farrel? Thanks. ::continues coordinating the tune-up::

[17:09] <CO_Farrel> ::looks up from the sensor readings on her small display screen on the armrest.::  AFCO: Move us to intercept the nearest signature.

[17:09] <XO_Cmdr_Durron> <AFCO_Guilder>CO: Aye aye captain.

[17:09] <CTO_Lingn> ::tries to determine the origin of the warp signatures::

[17:10] <XO_Cmdr_Durron> <AFCO_Guilder>::plots an intercept course and continues approach::

[17:10] <CO_Farrel> CSO: Can sensors determine anything about the signature at this range?

[17:12] <XO_Cmdr_Durron> <AFCO_Guilder>CO: ETA is at five minutes sir.

[17:12] <EO_Calma> <PO_Jesdoonmijob> ::arrives and hands the PADD to the CO:: CO: Lt. Calma's report, sir.

[17:13] <CO_Farrel> ::Takes the PADD and immediately browses over it.::  PO: Thank you Mr. Jesdoonmijob.

[17:13] <CSO_Enki> ::Running second set of scans to confirm her readings::  CO: I'm getting some interesting readings, actually, Captain.

[17:13] <XO_Cmdr_Durron> ::looks at Guilder for a moment and shrugs than looks around the bridge again trying to find a convenient console but finds them all  occupied::

[17:13] <CSO_Enki> CO: It matches the signature of a warp drive, but it is out of phase.

[17:13] <EO_Calma> <PO_Jesdoonmijob> ::returns to the turbolift and to ME::

[17:14] <CO_Farrel> CSO: I see.  Curious.  CTO: Lt., hail the closest signature.

[17:15] <CTO_Lingn> ::Hails::

[17:15] <XO_Cmdr_Durron> ::stands at the back of the bridge as far out of the way as possible and continues watching the other stations and keeping quiet::

[17:16] <CTO_Lingn> ::repeats hail::

[17:16] <Frank_SM> Action:  The hail is not received by the other ship, due to phase differential.

[17:16] <CTO_Lingn> CO: Hail is not received, attempting to compensate.

[17:16] <CTO_Lingn> ::hails again::

[17:17] <XO_Cmdr_Durron> <AFCO_Guilder>::remembers something::XO: slowing to match speed with the target.  Coming into viewer range now.  On screen maximum magnification.

[17:17] <CTO_Lingn> CSO: Can you help me?

[17:17] <CO_Farrel> ::Puts the PADD down satisfied with Calma's report, listens to Tral's attempts with interest..::  

[17:18] <CTO_Lingn> CSO: Something is blocking the hails.

[17:18] <Frank_SM> Action: What the crew sees is astonishing.  The only way to truly describe the alien ship is "ghostly".

[17:18] <XO_Cmdr_Durron> AFCO: Thank you Mr. Guilder.

[17:18] <CSO_Enki> CTO: My guess is the phase differential... attempting to lock down the exact amount now...

[17:20] <CO_Farrel> ::Wrinkles brow, not sure what she is looking at on the viewer.::

[17:20] <CSO_Enki> ::Not paying attention to the viewscreen, still working::

[17:20] <XO_Cmdr_Durron> AFCO: Check the magnification Mr. Guilder.

[17:21] <CTO_Lingn> CSO: Alright then.

[17:21] <XO_Cmdr_Durron> <AFCO_Guilder> ::verifies the entire ship is on the viewscreen::XO: That is it sir.

[17:22] <XO_Cmdr_Durron> CO: Target warp signature is on screen, Sir.

[17:23] <CO_Farrel> ::Turns chair half-way between viewer and Durron.:: XO: What do you make of it commander?  Ever seen anything like it?

[17:23] <Frank_SM> Action: A weak, unusable signal is detected from the Ghost ship, as the Europa closes in.

[17:24] <CTO_Lingn> ::hails ::

[17:24] <XO_Cmdr_Durron> ::looks at the ship::CO: No, sir, I've never seen anything like it.

[17:25] <EO_Calma> ::looks at a recent maintenance schedule:: Self: Hmmm.. that's definitely something you need to be sure of.. ::heads to the turbolift:: TL: Deck 30.

[17:25] <Frank_SM> Action: The shorter distance is allowing the ships to signal eachother, but no data can be retrieved from the signal.

[17:25] <CSO_Enki> ::Working desperately::  CO/CTO: Nothing... can't get anything from their signal...

[17:25] <CTO_Lingn> ::boosts the power and hails again::

[17:26] <CO_Farrel> CSO: There's a signal?

[17:26] <CSO_Enki> CO: We're sending things back and forth...

[17:26] <XO_Cmdr_Durron> <AFCO_Guilder>XO: Holding distance sir...I don't want to take us any closer unless we have to, sir.

[17:26] <XO_Cmdr_Durron> AFCO: Understood.

[17:26] <XO_Cmdr_Durron> CSO: Is there a pattern to the time between replies?

[17:27] <EO_Calma> ::arrives makes his way to the antimatter and core jettison hatch controls and begins a level 2 diagnostic::

[17:27] <CO_Farrel> ::Stands, and walks up behind Enki's station, she looks over the incoming signal, and rests a hand on the back of Enki's chair.::

[17:27] <XO_Cmdr_Durron> ::looks at the CSO's chair jealously::

[17:31] <EO_Calma> ::happy with the hatches, checks the antimatter pod release timing::

[17:31] <CSO_Enki> CO/XO: Nothing noticeable yet... ::Tries sending a signal through their exterior running lights... the chemical flip of hydrogen... binary codes...::

[17:32] <CO_Farrel> ::Looks down as the CSO's hands fly across the panel, and watches her attempts with interest.::

[17:33] <Frank_SM> Action: The Europa receives a signal from the ship, Audio only, it takes the Universal Translator a few moment to decipher the language.

[17:33] <XO_Cmdr_Durron> ::summarizes the situation and sends a search to the computer for similar encounters::

[17:35] <CSO_Enki> ::Points to the screen::  CO: Signal... let's see what she says...

[17:35] <Frank_SM> Action: Finally it is done, the message is simple.  "Alien ship, please respond."

[17:35] <CSO_Enki> ::Looks at the Captain::  CO: The UT should have something rudimentary... try speaking with them.

[17:36] <XO_Cmdr_Durron> ::listens to the message and smiles::Self: Well what else would you say.

[17:37] <CO_Farrel> ::Looks up at the blinking light beside the ceiling mounted speakers and listens.  Replies.::  COM: Aliens: This is Captain Farrel of the USS Europa, do you read?

[17:37] Frank_SM is now known as Grelig

[17:38] <EO_Calma> ::after adjusting the settings on the release timing, returns to the turbolift:: TL: Main Engineering.

[17:39] <Grelig> @COM: Europa: Europa, this is Grelig... What are you?

[17:39] <Grelig> Action: Video is also sent with this message, it is broken up and unclear, but a humanoid form can be made out speaking.

[17:40] <CO_Farrel> ::Moves back to the bridge's center.::  COM:Grelig: We are a starship, from the United Federation of Planets... and you?  

[17:40] <CSO_Enki> ::Continues to work to clean up the signal::

[17:40] <XO_Cmdr_Durron> ::Glances at the CSO and walks over to the captain's right out of view of the viewscreen waiting and watching the captain::

[17:41] <EO_Calma> ::arrives in ME and heads into the room surrounding the reaction chamber to check the timing on the core release::

[17:41] <Grelig> Action: The Video begins to clear and a rotting carcass is seen speaking on the screen.  It's appearance is quite repulsive.

[17:41] <Grelig> @COM: Europa: I am Grelig...

[17:42] <CTO_Lingn> ::tries not to barf::

[17:42] <CO_Farrel> ::Turns white::.:: COM: Grelig: Greetings...  What are you Grelig? 

[17:43] <Grelig> @:: Looks confused, then has a conversation with what appears to be his first officer, who is oddly enough, stating how ghastly you all look::

[17:44] <CO_Farrel> COM: Grelig: Forgive me... but we have never encountered a life form quite like you before.  What exactly are you?

[17:44] <Grelig> @COM: Europa: I am Grelig....

[17:44] <XO_Cmdr_Durron> ::Sees the captain's reaction, turns and sees the figure on the screen and schools his expression carefully than walks up to the Operations console and stands beside said console ready to cut the transmission or mute it depending on the captain's signal::

[17:46] <CO_Farrel> COM: Grelig: I see.  ::Not sure what to say at the corpse’s brief answers.:: and, ah, where do you come from?

[17:46] <Grelig> Action: It can be noticed that even their clothing is tattered and rotting, and the bridge itself seems to be something out of a haunted house.

[17:47] <XO_Cmdr_Durron> ::sees the alien bridge and thinks about how inefficient it would be.::

[17:47] <Grelig> @COM: Europa: As I said, I am Grelig...  we are Grelig.

[17:48] <EO_Calma> ::finishes the work:: Self: Well, there's another system that's working properly.. What hasn't been looked at lately? ::returns to the pool table::

[17:48] <CSO_Enki> ::To herself::  That's got to be something with the UT... ::begins to peek at the translation matrix::

[17:48] <CO_Farrel> ::Sees this is going no where.:: COM: Grelig: I see.  ::Pauses.::  Well, we are explorers... and would like to learn as much as we can about your people.  And in exchange, you could learn some things about us.  What do you think?

[17:51] <Grelig> @COM: Europa:  I would be happy to meet with you... but... forgive me Captain, but like my first officer said... ummmmmmm... your appearance is somewhat.... ummmmm  revolting to us.

[17:52] <CTO_Lingn> @::runs toward the nearest bathroom::

[17:53] <XO_Cmdr_Durron> ::glances at the fleeing CTO and walks sedately to the empty console than looks at the viewscreen::

[17:53] <CO_Farrel> COM: Grelig: From your perspective, yes I could imagine.  There must be great differences in how our species developed.  Tell me... how exactly did your people Evolve into what you are now?

[17:54] <XO_Cmdr_Durron> ::feels disgusted at the image projected there but doesn’t show it.::

[17:55] <Grelig> @COM: Europa:  I am confused with your question...  we look much like you do upon our death, though.

[17:57] <XO_Cmdr_Durron> ::thinks over the phrase this Grelig used and looks at the captain wondering how the alien would know how humanoids looked when they died if this was what they saw normally::

[17:57] <CO_Farrel> COM: Gerlig: I see...  ::There is an awkward silence.:: Cleary we have a lot to learn... I’d like to therefore invite you to a dinner, here on the Europa, so that we may learn more about eachother.

[17:57] <CTO_Lingn> ::returns after barfing::

[17:58] <CTO_Lingn> <returns>

[17:58] <XO_Cmdr_Durron> ::looks at the CTO and stands away from that station than walks back to his position beside the ops console::

[17:58] <CSO_Enki> ::Having not looked at the viewscreen, she's unaware of what they look like... but she suddenly sees her reflection change... her left eye has disappeared, and her skin is blotted.  She screams::

[17:59] <XO_Cmdr_Durron> ::turns promptly and jogs across the bridge to the CSO::

[17:59] <Grelig> @COM: Europa: CO: I don't think I could eat on your ship....

[17:59] <CO_Farrel> ::Is about to inform the galley, when she hears Enki scream, and whips around startled.::

[17:59] <CSO_Enki> ::Covers her face and cries, running towards the turbolift::

[17:59] <XO_Cmdr_Durron> ::watches the CSO running and starts after her::

[18:00] <XO_Cmdr_Durron> CSO: What's wrong?

[18:00] <CO_Farrel> ::Sees Durron is looking after Marla... and turns back a little out of breathe.:: COM: Grelig: And, why is that?

[18:00] <CSO_Enki> ::Feels extremely self-conscious::  XO: My face... don't look....

[18:01] <XO_Cmdr_Durron> ::steps into the turbolift::CSO: I won't look. Just tell me.

[18:01] <CSO_Enki> XO: It's... mottled... falling apart... I look like the living dead...

[18:01] <XO_Cmdr_Durron> TL: Sickbay.

[18:02] <XO_Cmdr_Durron> ::thinks about it::

[18:02] <Grelig> @COM: Europa: CO: Well, your food would surely be putrid to us... and the smell must be... ummm... quite repulsive to us.

[18:03] <CO_Farrel> ::Unconsciously moves closer to Tral, feeling safer next to the imposing Andorian.::   COM: Grelig: One thing... how would you know what we look like when we die?

[18:03] <CSO_Enki> ::Trying to keep her back to the XO::

[18:03] <XO_Cmdr_Durron> CSO: your probably just seeing things...the aliens, they weren’t the most attractive creatures I've seen.

[18:03] <Grelig> Action: There are several reports from around the ship, similar to the CSO's.

[18:04] <XO_Cmdr_Durron> CSO: You will be alright.  Lets get you to sickbay. everything will be ok.

[18:05] <CSO_Enki> XO: I... don't want to go.

[18:05] <XO_Cmdr_Durron> ::knows he isn't saying anything helpful and hopes that whatever it is isn't contagious::

[18:05] <Grelig> @COM: Europa: CO: I don't suppose I would, I just know that you look now as we do after we die....

[18:07] <CO_Farrel> ::Is handed a report, and reads it quickly, then turns back to the viewer.::  COM: Grelig: I see... so than we are opposites in a way.  Tell me... do you have any idea why members of my crew are experiencing hallucinations?

[18:08] <XO_Cmdr_Durron> CSO: Get a hold of yourself Commander.  If their is some form of airborne contagion lose on the ship the medics will need every bit of data they can get.

[18:09] <CSO_Enki> ::Great... they need to scan her, probably deeply::  XO: If it's contagious, let them take you....

[18:09] <Grelig> Action: The Captain notices her own reflection on the PADD she is holding.  The skin on her face is partially rotted away, and her clothes are tattered.

[18:10] <CTO_Lingn> ::stands next to the Captain::

[18:10] <Grelig> @COM: Europa: CO: Grelig has also experienced some hallucinations....

[18:10] <CO_Farrel> ::Drops the PADD, and looks at Tral wondering if he will recoil in horror at what he sees.::

[18:11] <XO_Cmdr_Durron> CSO: You will have a further developed case of the illness.  I haven't begun experiencing any symptoms. You are going to sickbay weather you like it or not.

[18:11] <CTO_Lingn> ::looks at the Captain::

[18:11] <Grelig> Action: The Captain's face appears quite normal.

[18:11] <CSO_Enki> XO: You know, that's not something you can command me to do.

[18:11] <CTO_Lingn> CO: Captain ,something wrong?

[18:12] <CO_Farrel> CTO: D-don't you see?  M-my face?  ::Choking back from fear on her words.::

[18:12] <CTO_Lingn> CO: It is lovely as ever. Nothing is wrong.

[18:12] <Grelig> @COM: Europa: CO: Perhaps we should contact eachother again in a few moments?

[18:13] <XO_Cmdr_Durron> ::Sighs::CSO: You know, your right. I can't order you to. ::takes a 
firm hold of the CSO's arm as the Turbolift arrives near the sickbay::

[18:13] <CO_Farrel> ::Her heart rates slows a little, the panic not as intense.::  COM: Grelig: Alright...

[18:13] <Grelig> Action: The Horrid face disappears from the screen.

[18:14] <CO_Farrel> ::Still looks frightened.:: CTO: When I looked into the PADD, my face looked like... one of them. 

[18:15] <CTO_Lingn> CO: Weird.

[18:16] <CSO_Enki> ::Gets a hold of her emotions, and realizes her face FEELS normal...::

[18:17] <CTO_Lingn> ::holds the CO in an attempt to comfort her::

[18:17] <EO_Calma> ::wonders why one of his engineers just ran screaming out of ME and considers sending someone after her.. but an aid station should take care of things::

[18:18] <CO_Farrel> ::Looks at Lingn and frowns slightly, then reaches over and taps a button next to his hand.:: *Shipwide* Now hear this!  This is Captain Farrel speaking.  Our contact with the aliens has triggered some type of hallucination amongst the crew.  If you see anything unusual...please don't panic.  It is merely an illusion.  I repeat, remain calm.  

[18:18] <Grelig> Action: The CTO can see a reflection of himself and the Captain from across the room, it is of a corpse holding a corpse.

[18:18] <CSO_Enki> ::Turns to XO::  XO: Ray... ::peeks a hand::  Tell me if you see it....

[18:18] <XO_Cmdr_Durron> ::keeps a tight grip on the CSO's arm and steers her into sickbay::Medic:This woman claims that her face is rotting...

[18:18] <XO_Cmdr_Durron> ::hears the CO than looks at the CSO::

[18:18] <EO_Calma> ::perks up and listens to the announcement:: Self: Ahh. That'd do it. ::closes his eyes and tries meditating::

[18:19] <CTO_Lingn> :: looks at his reflection:: CO: Now that is cool.

[18:19] <CO_Farrel> CTO: Cool?  Is that all you can say?  ::Looks slightly annoyed, but doesn't struggle away from his hold.::

[18:20] <XO_Cmdr_Durron> Medic: never mind. *CO* May I recommend we add some distance between the two vessels, sir?

[18:20] <CTO_Lingn> CO: Well, in my years of Starfleet, I watched my entire body rot off and fall apart, so now I am kind of used to it.

[18:21] <CTO_Lingn> CO: Something I caught on the Luna.

[18:21] <XO_Cmdr_Durron> CSO: You look fine.  Nothing wrong.  No rotting bits or anything I can see...You’ve been working a lot.  maybe you should take a day or two off, get some rest.

[18:22] <CSO_Enki> ::Feels her face turning red::  XO: I caused a big scene, didn't I?

[18:22] <CO_Farrel> ::Hears the XO urgently in the background.::  CTO: Your so brave...  ::Said sarcastically.::

[18:22] <XO_Cmdr_Durron> CSO: Sure you did but we are entitled to that.

[18:23] <XO_Cmdr_Durron> *CO* Captain are you there?

[18:23] <CTO_Lingn> CO: I am not. If you are not scared, your crazy. I am just hiding my reactions.

[18:23] <XO_Cmdr_Durron> ::waits::*EO* Could you check that the comms are functioning properly?

[18:24] <CO_Farrel> ::Looks at Tral then back to the console:: CTO: Excuse me.  ::Moves out of his grip.::  AFCO: Helm, back us off, 300,000 kilometers!  

[18:24] <EO_Calma> *XO*: Aye sir. ::leaves ME for the communications relays:: Any element of communications in particular, or just the whole system?

[18:25] <CO_Farrel> ::Taps:: *XO* Done commander.

[18:26] <XO_Cmdr_Durron> <AFCO_Guilder>::Smirks::CO: Sure thing. ::backs the ship off to the specified distance and quietly saves the sensor logs from the bridge::

[18:26] <XO_Cmdr_Durron> *EO* Sorry, I was unable to contact the captain and thought perhaps they had failed.

[18:27] <EO_Calma> *EO*: All right.. I'll have a look at the internal comm system. Could be a while; Europa isn't exactly a Defiant.

[18:28] <EO_Calma> <*XO*>

[18:28] <CO_Farrel> ::Takes a calming breath, and walks away from the tac station, and resumes her place in the center chair.::

[18:28] <XO_Cmdr_Durron> *EO* Don't worry about it I'm in fine contact with you I am assuming she was busy.  Sorry to bother you.

[18:29] <EO_Calma> ::stops and cocks an eyebrow:: *XO*: Indeed.

[18:28] <Grelig> <<<<<<<<<<<<End Mission>>>>>>>>>>>>>