Host Klord says:
Prologue: As the scene opens the XO,CSO,CMO,CEO,OPS,TO and SO are assembled in conference room one waiting for the CO to join them. The Hayden is docked at SB69 with the Captain on the bridge.
Host Klord says:
<<<Begin Mission>>>
CMO_Bishop says:
::is quietly reading the reports from sickbay on her padd as she sits waiting::
OPS_Coreena says:
::Sitting very quietly::
SO_Marr says:
::sits quietly, saying very little::
Host CO_Cutter says:
CTO:  Lorelai....  ever taken a starship out of dock?
CSO_Lys says:
::going over his notes, his mind a bit preoccupied, he steals a glance at his wife::
TO_Sharpe says:
::in conference room::
CEO_Jax says:
::looks from one to the other of the gathered officers wondering why everyone is so silent::
Host XO_Skye says:
::Sitting to the right of the COs' chair, listening to the conversation.::
CTO_Kordus says:
::looks up in shock, seeing as how that was the first time that she could remember someone ever addressing her by her first name:: CO: I developed and tested several flight simulators that were quite realistic, if that's of any help
FCO_Knight says:
::Busy setting course for the Ti-Cay-Won system::
CMO_Bishop says:
::isn't feeling well this morning and is glad she didn't have breakfast::
Host CO_Cutter says:
CTO:  ::grins::  Well, I'm not sure, but I have a brief to attend and a ship to get underway.  Can't do both at once so you have the bridge.
CTO_Kordus says:
::nods:: CO: Yes sir
CTO_Kordus says:
::stands and addresses the NCO at the conn:: NCO: Request permission from the station commander to depart
CSO_Lys says:
::his eyes fall back to his notes, the words not making sense at the moment as he finds himself dwelling on recent events::
Host XO_Skye says:
::Glances down at her padd which has a picture of her daughter on it.::
Host CO_Cutter says:
::moves out of his chair and heads for the briefing room::  CTO:  By the way...  I have no sense of humor about dents in my ship.  Carry on.
CTO_Kordus says:
::has not seen him, in her experience, to have a sense of humor about very many things::CO: Yes, sir
Host Klord says:
<Station control> COMM : Hayden you are cleared to depart
Host CO_Cutter says:
::Enters the conference room::  All:  Thanks for being on time.  This brief is to familiarize us all with the mission.  Talan has gathered information for us so I'll turn the brief over to him.  ::sits down::
CMO_Bishop says:
::lays the padd down and wipes the sleep out of her eyes::
CSO_Lys says:
::starts out of his reverie and makes the effort to focus on his work - stands and walks over to the small screen on the wall::
FCO_Knight says:
::Has course plotted and ready to engage. Hopes that his piloting skills are up to snuff::
CTO_Kordus says:
COMM: Station: Disengage the docking clamps
CMO_Bishop says:
::turns in her seat to watch the CSO::
CSO_Lys says:
::Pausing a second he centers and begins::  All:  The Ti-Cay-Won system consists of a white class F star  and twelve planetary bodies.  ::brings up the diagram::
SO_Marr says:
::looks around but says nothing, perfectly engaged in his silence::
FCO_Knight says:
COMM/Bridge: Clearin' all moorin's. Engaging' thrusters to aft.
CEO_Jax says:
::listens intently to the description of yet another unique part of the universe::
CSO_Lys says:
All:  The 12 planets span the gamut of classifications, however one of them is class M, the fifth planet from the sun.  It is named Equineaven locally.
CTO_Kordus says:
FCO: Hold on, wait until they confirm that the clamps are off.  There's no need to be hasty and damage anything
CTO_Kordus says:
COMM:Station: Repeat, please release the docking clamps...  advise when finished.
Host Klord says:
<Station control> Hayden: All mooring lines and clamps are released
CTO_Kordus says:
::wonders if they heard her the first time::
CTO_Kordus says:
FCO: Engage thrusters - ahead 1/8 impulse
OPS_Coreena says:
::Her eyes move around the familiar, but changed room.  Glances at the door, ready to leave, not seeing the point to her being here.::
CSO_Lys says:
All: Recently there has been a disturbance to the system.  A large comet has entered into the orbits of the planets, mainly affecting the 11th planet.
FCO_Knight says:
::Performs his thruster command again after the station slowed his readiness::
CSO_Lys says:
SO: Perhaps you could explain a bit what kinds of influence this type of intrusion might have on a solar system.
Host Klord says:
Action: the display on screen in the conference room changes to stay with the CSO's description
FCO_Knight says:
::Holds in the anger towards the station engineers and his current personal problems and focuses on clearing space doors::
CTO_Kordus says:
::watches her screen to make sure nothing is going wrong::
SO_Marr says:
::stands and walks to the screen:: All: What we're seeing here is a multifaceted problem... ::pulls up several displays::
FCO_Knight says:
CTO: Clearin' space doors in five seconds. We'll be in cruisin' distance in 20 seconds.
FCO_Knight says:
::Slaves the CONN and monitors the Hayden's departure::
CTO_Kordus says:
FCO: Ahead full impulse when we reach cruising distance ::glances briefly towards the meeting room and then turns back to monitoring their departure::
FCO_Knight says:
CTO/COMM: Hayden is clear of space doors and preparing for free flight.
CSO_Lys says:
::watches the SO's presentation with approval::
SO_Marr says:
::points to several points on the screen:: All: Not only will the planets themselves be experience minor changes in the gravitational constants of the system... ::goes off on a long ramble about what unique comet occurrences do to planetary environments::
FCO_Knight says:
CTO: We are ready to engage course headin' to the Ti-Cay-Won system.
CTO_Kordus says:
FCO: Lay in a course for the Ti-Cay-Won and engage, warp 6
Host CO_Cutter says:
::eyes glaze over slightly as the SO rambles on....  shoots a glare at the CSO ::
TO_Sharpe says:
::thought wander to different things...not entirely paying attention, steals a glance at the XO::
CSO_Lys says:
::continues on as the SO finishes::  All:  While all of those are quite possible, the main effect we are seeing here in on the eleventh planet.  The orbit has severely elongated and degenerated into a sharp ellipse.  ::updates the screen::
CEO_Jax says:
::finds himself utterly fascinated with the briefing::
CMO_Bishop says:
::feels a little rumbly in her tumbly and has a sudden urge for oatmeal::
FCO_Knight says:
*ME* Hope you guys are ready for work down 'ere. I trust you are. ::Sets speed to warp six and engages::
CTO_Kordus says:
*CO* We are clear of the station and are en route to the Ti-Cay-Won system
CSO_Lys says:
All:  As you can see, the orbit of the eleventh planet now intersects that of the m class planet.
OPS_Coreena says:
::Stands and slips out the door.::
Host CO_Cutter says:
*CTO*  Nicely done Lorelai....  turn the bridge over to the relief crew and you and the FCO join the brief.
CSO_Lys says:
::as he sees his wife walk out, he stops for a second, following her with his eyes, wanting to go after her... but he doesn't::
Host XO_Skye says:
::Nods as she listens to the CSO, smiling slightly as she senses someone watching her.::
FCO_Knight says:
::Checks the navigational sensors and star maps for ETA to report before he joins the brief::
CTO_Kordus says:
::signals an officer to take her place and, nodding to the FCO to join her, heads for the briefing room just in time to see her new subordinate making eyes at the XO...  makes a note to speak to him about proper conduct while on duty as she sits down::
Host XO_Skye says:
::Realizing Coreena has left, stands and goes after her.::
OPS_Coreena says:
::Takes her seat at OPS, working her way, step by step to setting things up.::
Host XO_Skye says:
::Walks up to Coreena, placing a hand on her shoulder.:: OPS: Coreena?
CEO_Jax says:
::can't help but notice the departing of both Coreena and the XO::
CSO_Lys says:
::getting back to the briefing, not without effort::  All: There is not immediate danger of planetary impacts, although that would undoubtedly happen one day.
FCO_Knight says:
::Slowly slips into the brief for minimal disturbance::
CMO_Bishop says:
::wonders what's going on that OPS and the XO have left... hopes everything is okay::
OPS_Coreena says:
::Looks up a the XO a bit blankly::
CSO_Lys says:
All:  Long before that, the entire system will collapse on itself due to the gravitational fluxes due to the comet's entrance.
Host XO_Skye says:
OPS: Coreena, we're in the middle of a brief.  Is there a reason why you left?
OPS_Coreena says:
XO:  I don't belong.
Host XO_Skye says:
OPS: What do you mean?
CSO_Lys says:
All:  Before I conclude, I also have a brief report on Equineaven.  ::turns off the screen::
CTO_Kordus says:
::still wierded out that people are using her first name... the last person she knew to do that was her mother when she was 16 standard years old::
CMO_Bishop says:
::glances at the FCO, her eyes resting on him for a few lingering seconds as he watches the CSO... turns her eyes back, still listening::
OPS_Coreena says:
XO:  I no longer belong.  I am no longer apart.  Nor do I understand why I am in a meeting where the captain neither needs nor wants me.
CSO_Lys says:
All:  The planet was terraformed roughly 4 decades ago, population 3 million.  It is mainly known for the breeding of horses used for all sorts of tasks and even as a main food source.
Host XO_Skye says:
::Softly:: OPS: Why do you feel you no longer belong?
CSO_Lys says:
All:  The surface is largely given over to this pursuit with only 12 metropolitan areas.
TO_Sharpe says:
::thinks Horsemeat? hmmm wonder if its good with hot sauce::
OPS_Coreena says:
::Looks back down at her board:  XO:  The connection has been broken.  I have been left by my father... my people.  I stand separated.
CSO_Lys says:
::checks his notes and sees that he covered everything, retakes his seat::  All:  If there are any questions?  ::glances at his wife's empty seat::
Host CO_Cutter says:
FCO:  Any idea what the effect of this will be on piloting?
SO_Marr says:
::shakes his head, no questions::
Host XO_Skye says:
::Instead of speaking to her, now realizing she's telepathic, touches her mentally conveying her comfort to Coreena.::  OPS: But you still belong with us.  You ARE needed in the Briefing Room.  You are a valuable contributor to our staff.
OPS_Coreena says:
XO:  How can I be of help?  I know the engines, I know medical, I have learned operations.  I have no experience or knowledge of anything to contribute to what is going on.  And the captain has no trust in me.  I would prefer to do what I do know... though it lacks now.
CMO_Bishop says:
::looks quickly around the room, deciding that everything was well explained and that she doesn't have any questions::
FCO_Knight says:
CO: There will be a difficulty. The gravitational changes may be extreme or even sudden and hard to predict. I think I can keep us from smokin' out, but I cannot guarantee results in unpredictable environs.
Host CO_Cutter says:
::nods::  CTO:  As these events become worse, there is a good chance the local populace may panic.  What are your thoughts on keeping the AT's safe?
CTO_Kordus says:
::refrains from voicing her opinion that horses do not exactly prevent a tactical threat:: CO: Effective riot-control personnel and bio-tactical devices are in place for the away teams, sir.  ::surprised he even has to ask the ex-prisoner if she can handle a riot - it's his SF-do-gooder types he should be more concerned with::
Host CO_Cutter says:
:: While allowing the CTO a chance to answer, taps his comm badge::  *OPS*  Coreena...  you were ordered to attend this brief.  Please do so at once.
Host XO_Skye says:
OPS: Coreena, Because of your areas of knowledge, you can add to the conversation, possible solutions.  As for the CO, don't worry about that for the moment.  If you trust me, you know I believe you belong.  ::Opens her mind up to her.:: You know it,  You can sense it.  Trust me, Please.
Host CO_Cutter says:
CTO:  I understand that....  but the team will most likely split up.  Are you prepared for that?
OPS_Coreena says:
*CO*:  I did attend.
OPS_Coreena says:
::Stands up::  XO:  If you insist.
CTO_Kordus says:
CO: I referred to teams in the plural, sir.  I am very well prepared for that
Host CO_Cutter says:
::With effort, refrains from his first answer::  *OPS*  It is still going.  Please return now.
Host CO_Cutter says:
CTO:  Very well
Host XO_Skye says:
OPS: I do......And when I get back from this AT, we will talk, about everything.  Okay?
Host XO_Skye says:
::Puts her hand on the girls shoulder as they head back to the room.::
Host CO_Cutter says:
CEO:  What, if any, effects can we expect on either warp or impulse power from the gravitational fluctuations?
CTO_Kordus says:
::wonders why they always leave in groups...::
OPS_Coreena says:
::Steps back into the room and takes her seat::
CSO_Lys says:
::tries to catch his wife's eyes as she walks back in, concern mixed with guilt::
FCO_Knight says:
::Tired of standing straight and folds his arms, as usual::
OPS_Coreena says:
::Looks down at her hands, seeing them empty.::
CEO_Jax says:
We'll have quite a bit of difficulty keeping a stable warp field in all of this distortion.  I would suggest remaining at impulse while in the system and surrounding areas.  Impulse drives should be fine, if anything they'll need minor adjustments to the magnetic alignment buffers.  Most of the difficulty will come with navigation rather than propulsion.
Host XO_Skye says:
::Slips back in quietly and slides into her seat, looking back down at the notes on her padd.::
Host CO_Cutter says:
::nods::  CEO:  Very well
Host CO_Cutter says:
OPS:  With your insight to power systems, what effects would you expect to see with the planets power systems Coreena?
FCO_Knight says:
::Notes there will be a lot of thruster firing during this mission. Smiles slightly as he recalls his old nickname, "Thrust Slinger"::
OPS_Coreena says:
::Looks up at the captain::  CO:  I do not know.  I see nothing now.
Host CO_Cutter says:
::puzzled::  OPS:  You see nothing now?  What do you mean by that?
CSO_Lys says:
::cringes at the CO's question::
Host XO_Skye says:
::Gives Jason a "this isn't the time" look.::
OPS_Coreena says:
CO:  I see nothing.  ::Sighs::  Transporters may be affected.  There will also be a system wide disruption to the power grid.
TO_Sharpe says:
::Raises Hand::
Host CO_Cutter says:
::still baffled, but bows to his officer's glares::  OPS:  Understood, thank you
Host CO_Cutter says:
TO:  Mr. Sharpe?
CTO_Kordus says:
::curious- thinks "now things are getting interesting"::
TO_Sharpe says:
CO: Goin on the OPS opinion...I would suggest Tactical insertion via Shuttlecraft.
CTO_Kordus says:
::wonders what she could "see" before that she couldn't "see" now, and why she seemed so upset about it::
Host CO_Cutter says:
TO:  Probably a sound suggestion.
Host CO_Cutter says:
CMO:  Jerlia, what have you discovered about the genetics program?
TO_Sharpe says:
CO: with 2 officers or crew behind to stand the watch.
CTO_Kordus says:
TO/CO: Adequate measures will be taken to ensure the safety of the crew and any related shuttlecraft
Host CO_Cutter says:
::nods at the CTO::
CMO_Bishop says:
CMO: Not a whole lot at the moment, Sir. I had contacted the Admiral for what information I could but I had only just gotten a response from him before I got called to this briefing. I haven't had time to go through it yet.
CMO_Bishop says:
<edit CO>
Host CO_Cutter says:
::Shoots a glare at the CMO::  CMO:  Very well
CMO_Bishop says:
::smiles sweetly at him:: CO: I can have a full report to you within the hour if you like, Sir.
Host CO_Cutter says:
All:  Assuming you all read the mission brief, you know that we have 3 objectives. I'd like to open up the discussion for input on the best way to obtain all three.
Host CO_Cutter says:
::smiles back at the CMO::  CMO:  It's up to you Doctor...  you decide how wise it is to blow off your Captain.
CSO_Lys says:
::sits back in his chair and looks over at the SO, ideas not forthcoming at the moment::
SO_Marr says:
CSO/CO: Well, the only way to detail the genetics programs with any sort of accuracy is to actually inspect their procedures and form our own analysis. That would be my first priority.
CSO_Lys says:
::interjects::  All:  Priority number one is the safety of the system.  Finding a way to stabilize it.
Host CO_Cutter says:
SO:  Makes sense.... although remember, our first priority is to assist the local populace.
SO_Marr says:
CO: Agreed sir.
CMO_Bishop says:
::sighs at her Captain's assuming nature::
TO_Sharpe says:
::raises hand::
Host XO_Skye says:
CO/CSO: Perhaps I was out when this was explained in the first place, but what affects is the planet going through at this moment?
CSO_Lys says:
All:  Unfortunately it isn't as simple as removing the comet.  Even if we did, we would need to adjust the orbit of the eleventh planet and hope that there were no long term effects.
Host CO_Cutter says:
CSO:  Care to answer the XO Talan?
FCO_Knight says:
CO: Could the comet be affected by something in the system or nearby, that no one's accounted for in the previous , incomplete reports?
SO_Marr says:
CSO: But sir, we cannot very well affect the orbit of a planet. On the other hand, relocating millions of people would take quite a while.
Host CO_Cutter says:
FCO:  Very possible....  that's something we'll have to check for
Host CO_Cutter says:
SO:  I agree... but Starfleet has ordered us to render whatever aid is possible
CEO_Jax says:
CEO: Captain, it seems to me the situation at hand is in reality three different situations, unrelated except when considering the life span of this system being shorter than it should be.  I would think multiple teams would be in order, in order to deal with things most efficiently.
Host CO_Cutter says:
TO:  Jump in Mr. Sharpe if you have a comment.
CSO_Lys says:
XO: So far, nothing.  However they will eventually start to experience planetary instability, earthquakes and such.  There is even the possibility of their orbit shifting and laying waste to the entire ecostructure.  However I will need to run some analyses to see what may be.
CEO_Jax says:
CO: Is there a possibility of altering the comet's own trajectory, thereby making it a stable element in this system?
TO_Sharpe says:
CO:: No, sorry Sir, realized it was a completely ridiculous idea ::smiles weakly::
Host CO_Cutter says:
CEO:  You may be right...  I'll have to consider that.
FCO_Knight says:
CO: Maybe that maybe the same source of the genetic manipulations as well. Maybe they're part of a military/scientific exercise.
Host XO_Skye says:
::Nods:: CO: So....right now there's not much we can do for the planet besides come up with a way to stabilize the system......So our AT can concentrate on the Genetics and why SFHeadquarters is getting only sketchy reports.
SO_Marr says:
::nods at the XO::
CSO_Lys says:
CEO: The comet isn't the main problem.  We would still have the influences of the eleventh planet's new orbit on the system.  It could take millennia for the orbits to reach equilibrium all the while the planets would experience rapid changes.
CMO_Bishop says:
CSO: Would destroying the comet make any difference?
Host CO_Cutter says:
XO:  I believe the total local populace is fairly small....  once we determine an actual time line, it may be possible to bring in other ships for an evacuation.  We just don't know yet.
CSO_Lys says:
CMO: Again, no.  It would be like removing the source of an infection, but not the bacteria themselves.
Host CO_Cutter says:
All:  The FCO's comment is interesting...  is it possible that all this is being manipulated?
Host XO_Skye says:
::Nods:: CO: So we can keep a team on the ship working on the stability factor and the AT can concentrate on the other two aspects.
CMO_Bishop says:
::nods understandingly:: CSO: Yes, I see...
Host CO_Cutter says:
XO:  I think so...  possibly two AT's if we take the CSO's suggestion.
Host XO_Skye says:
CO: Anything possible, including the FCO's comment.  It's worth checking into
OPS_Coreena says:
::Looks over at her husband.::
CSO_Lys says:
CO: If the FCO is onto something, then who is doing the manipulation for it wouldn't gain anyone in the system anything.
CEO_Jax says:
CSO: Graviton waves have been used in many scientific endeavors, would it be possible to set up a graviton emitter so that it offset the alteration of the 11th planet's orbit?
CTO_Kordus says:
CSO: It could draw attention away from the genetic "experiments" that are going on...
CSO_Lys says:
CEO: That may be something we could explore more fully.  ::nods to the SO to look into it::
CSO_Lys says:
CTO: By destroying the solar system?
SO_Marr says:
::looks at the CEO with recognition of the request::
Host CO_Cutter says:
::stands up::  Alright then...  we will end this brief.  If any of you have any more ideas or suggestions, submit them in writing.  Dismissed.
FCO_Knight says:
ALL; I simply came up with that do to the fact that all reports and investigations into this matter have been botched. Someone probably doesn't wan' anyone t' know 'bout them.
CTO_Kordus says:
CSO: It's possible that the "decoy operation" got out of control - often criminals are so anxious to cover their tracks that they don't fully think about the consequences of their actions
OPS_Coreena says:
::Is the first up and out the door with a sigh of relief.::
CSO_Lys says:
::as soon as the words dismissed are uttered, his duty falls away and his attention turns to his wife who he quickly follows::
CMO_Bishop says:
::raises herself from the chair, her mind reeling from the information that was taken in::
OPS_Coreena says:
::Sensing her husband behind her turns around.::  CSO:  I am sorry.
SO_Marr says:
::stands, nods at the XO, and leaves the briefing room::
Host XO_Skye says:
::Stays seated as the room clears.::
CSO_Lys says:
:: takes her hand, looking into her eyes which have been dimmed as of late:: OPS: No, I'm sorry.  I'm so very sorry.  ::takes her in his arms::
Host CO_Cutter says:
::watches OPS walk out::  XO:  Sam...  you seem to have a better rapport with Coreena...  I don't know what's wrong, but this behavior is unacceptable.
CEO_Jax says:
::smiles as a thousand ideas and possibilities fly through his head::  I just love problems...  ::heads out talking quietly to himself and doing calculations in his head::
Host XO_Skye says:
CO: We need to talk about it....I agree the behavior is unacceptable, though.
CMO_Bishop says:
::heads out of the room and to the turbo lift::
OPS_Coreena says:
::Slips into his arms and quietly::  CSO:  It is worse then I thought it would be.
CTO_Kordus says:
::exits the room, not unaware of the emotional drama and trauma that is transpiring but becoming uninterested nonetheless::
FCO_Knight says:
::Wonders about the points he raised. Remembers of a few odd experiments that sound vaguely like these::
CSO_Lys says:
OPS: We'll get through it... together.  I promise.
OPS_Coreena says:
::nods her head, not wanting to move from the security of his arms.::
Host Klord says:
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