Host XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
First Officers Log: Stardate 10211.30  The CMO, SO and I are currently on our way back to the Nighthawk via the Chameleon, with further analysis I hope we can figure out the nature of this "orb" that we have found.  We should arrive in approximately 10 minutes...

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Host XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
@::sitting in the Chameleon flying her back towards the Nighthawk's last coordinates::
CMO_Bluestine says:
@::on the chameleon, at the environmental console downloading the readings he got from the Romulans before tending to the orb itself::
Host XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
@::leans back and looks at the CMO:: CMO: Doc, what did you think of those Romulans?  There was something about them that does not sit right
FCO_Ltjg_Keown says:
::Sitting back in his chair at the helm.::
CMO_Bluestine says:
@::glances at the XO::  XO: I would have to agree, Sir..  I'm not sure what those Romulans where doing there but it can't be good I'm afraid...
FCO_Ltjg_Keown says:
::looks at the scans on the sun's degradation from time to time.::
CTO_Ens_Jackson says:
::Walks out of the turbolift and onto the bridge and nods to the persons there::
Host XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
@::nods his head, thinking the situation all over::  CMO: I just can't put my finger on it...
CTO_Ens_Jackson says:
::relieves the crewman at his station::
FCO_Ltjg_Keown says:
::Hears the bridge door open, turns around and sees the CTO, nods back.::
OPS_Thyme says:
FCO:  Sir, the creature has almost totally consumed the sun.  It will be out of energy in about 5 minutes.
FCO_Ltjg_Keown says:
OPS:  Aye.  Keep an eye on it, I want to know which way it goes when it leaves.
Host XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
@::checks the ETA on their arrival and slightly adjusts his course to get them their faster::
OPS_Thyme says:
FCO:  Aye sir...
CMO_Bluestine says:
@::nods::  XO: Aye... ::stands from his seat and moves over to the orb::
OPS_Thyme says:
FCO:  Sir, I have the Chameleon on sensors.
CTO_Ens_Jackson says:
::Starts entering his code in the console and entering the computer system::
CMO_Bluestine says:
@::glances at the XO::  XO: Sir, the orb... it has some sort of greasy feel to it...quite odd...  ::moves to the science console and starts an detailed scan of the orb::
Host XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
@::talks louder so they can hear him::  ALL: We're approaching the Nighthawk, get ready to board
Host XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
@COMM: Nighthawk: Nighthawk, this is Chameleon, request permission to come aboard
FCO_Ltjg_Keown says:
::Sits up straight, then nods and smiles at the OPS.::  OPS:  Aye.  Thank you, ensign.
OPS_Thyme says:
FCO:  Sir, The Chameleon is requesting boarding.
FCO_Ltjg_Keown says:
OPS:  Granted.
Host XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
@CMO: Once were aboard I want you and the SO to have the orb transferred onto the Nighthawk have it extensively studied
OPS_Thyme says:
COMM: Chameleon:  Granted sir.
OPS_Thyme says:
::Opens the shuttle bay doors::
Host Biishe says:
Scenario: The system, growing dimmer and dimmer suddenly becomes as black as night.
CMO_Bluestine says:
@XO: Understood...  ::transfers the sensors readings to PADD and walks back to his own console::
Host XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
@COMM: Understood...  ::glides the Chameleon into the shuttle bay and gently places her down on the ground::
OPS_Thyme says:
::Closes the shuttle bay doors::  FCO:  The shuttle has landed.
FCO_Ltjg_Keown says:
OPS:  Excellent!  ::Looks at the screen as the sun goes dark.::
Host XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
CMO: I'm headed towards the bridge...let me know if you find out anything about the orb  ::steps off the Chameleon and towards a TL::
FCO_Ltjg_Keown says:
OPS:  What do you get from the scans of the creature?
CMO_Bluestine says:
::nods::  XO: Will do..  ::glances at the orb and taps his commbadge::  *OPS*: Bluestine to Thyme, have the artifact in the Chameleon beamed to science lab 1 for analysis...
Host Biishe says:
ACTION:  The SO follows the doctor to sickbay, her steps weaving a bit.
Host XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
::steps into a TL and feels the familiar humm as it glides its way towards the bridge::
OPS_Thyme says:
FCO:  The scans make no sense sir before and still don't.
CTO_Ens_Jackson says:
::Sees the system get dark and the creature move:: FCO: Sir, the creature is heading out of this system and towards the Rh'Leth system. There's a class M planet with near-warp civilization.
OPS_Thyme says:
FCO/CTO:  The creature reads as both hot and cold.  Not unlike the orb it was circled around.
FCO_Ltjg_Keown says:
CTO:  Aye.  ::Sets a course to follow the creature.::  What speed?
Host XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
::exits the TL, after making his way around the corridor he steps onto the bridge::  FCO: Lieutenant, report... What's going on?
CMO_Bluestine says:
::heads out of the Chameleon still waiting for a response from OPS he heads out of the shuttle bay and onto the nearest TL::
FCO_Ltjg_Keown says:
XO:  The sun-eating creature's heading out, we're setting course to pursue.
OPS_Thyme says:
*CMO*:  sorry sir... will do.  ::Locks on or tries to.::
Host XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
::is glad he read the reports on his way back or the FCO's sentence would have made no sense::  FCO: Set course and match the creatures speed...
CMO_Bluestine says:
TL: Sickbay...  *OPS*: Thank you, Bluestine out.
CTO_Ens_Jackson says:
::looks at his console:: XO: Approximate speed of the creature is Warp 6
OPS_Thyme says:
::Glances at the XO::  FCO:  Did you want me to lock onto that obsidian orb?
FCO_Ltjg_Keown says:
::Engages at warp 6.::
OPS_Thyme says:
::After a moment looks frustrated::  *CMO*:  Sir, I can't get a lock on it.  Each time I think I do, it... well, it sort of slides off of it.
Host XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
::turns to the CTO::  CTO: What's your view on this?  Could we destroy it, if necessary?
OPS_Thyme says:
::Mumbles::  I guess they don't want the orb.  ::Makes a note to astrophysics for later.::
FCO_Ltjg_Keown says:
OPS:  Sorry, what orb?
OPS_Thyme says:
::Looks up:: FCO:  The obsideon orb the creature was curled around.
CMO_Bluestine says:
::grumbles a little bit::  *OPS*: That's not good...any idea how we could get it into one of the science labs ?
FCO_Ltjg_Keown says:
OPS:  Out of my hands now, ask the XO.
CTO_Ens_Jackson says:
::thinks for a moment:: XO: Probably not, seen it's size, we haven't got enough weapons to destroy it.
OPS_Thyme says:
FCO:  But... that should be your job... not mine.  I mean... ::Looks down at her station and sighs as she catches the doctors message::
Host XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
OPS: Tractor the orb with us....  FCO: Adjust speed to keep up with the creature
OPS_Thyme says:
*CMO*:  The same way you got it onto the shuttle?  I will send a team down for you.
OPS_Thyme says:
XO:  Yes sir... ::Locks on to the orb with the tractor beam::
Host XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
::taps the top of the CTO's console::  CTO: I need a solution to stop that thing...anything no matter how insane it might sound.
CMO_Bluestine says:
*OPS*: Thank you, keep informed when the orb has arrived in science lab 1...
OPS_Thyme says:
*CMO*:  Yes sir.
OPS_Thyme says:
::Sends a couple of ensigns down to get the orb and take it to lab one.::
Host XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
OPS: Activate the viewscreen  ::sits down in the Captain's chair::
OPS_Thyme says:
::Activates the view screen::
Host Biishe says:
ACTION:  Within no time, the two ensigns are moving the orb to the science lab.  Sharing the load, they find it difficult to keep a good grip on it.
CMO_Bluestine says:
::steps out of the TL and into sickbay, helping the SO one of the biobed::  SO: Don't worry, you'll be all right... the stress of the past days got you faster then you expected... ::smiles and injects her with a hypo::
CTO_Ens_Jackson says:
XO: Sir, we might be able to slow down the creature. I think if we detonate some torpedoes just in front of it, we might slow it down with the shock waves.
Host Biishe says:
Scenery:  Quickly approaching an uninhabited system with 4 planets, the creature can be seen to swim in and out and about the small star.  This time, the energy consumed appears to be quicker.
Host XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
::can think of no other solution::  CTO: Very well...target the creature!  OPS: Let go of the tractor beam...once we are in system.  Were going to need the extra power
OPS_Thyme says:
<Ens Labras> Gurt:  This thing is dang slippery with something.  I hope it washes off easily.
OPS_Thyme says:
<Ensign Gurt> Labras:  Is it my imagination or is this thing getting squishy?  I thought it was more solid to begin with.
CTO_Ens_Jackson says:
::taps a few buttons:: XO: Aye sir, photon torpedoes locked, ready for your orders
OPS_Thyme says:
XO:  Yes sir.
Host XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
::sees the red lights appear throughout the ship:: CTO: Fire all weapons....
CTO_Ens_Jackson says:
::Taps the fire button:: ALL: Torpedoes away, firing phasers.
OPS_Thyme says:
<Ens Labras> ::Shrugs::  Gurt:  I don't know.  But we are here and that sound says we are at red alert... let’s drop it off and get to our stations.
Host XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
FCO: Lieutenant...fly in front of the creature, not to close, but close enough to try and make it go around the sun!  We need to stall some time here...
FCO_Ltjg_Keown says:
::Swallows.::  XO:  Aye, sir.  ::drops out of warp and takes the ship in closer at impulse.::
OPS_Thyme says:
<Ens Labras> *CMO*:  The orb has been left in the main science lab.  I think it might be leaking.  Labras out.
Host XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
OPS: What is the population of that M-class planet?
OPS_Thyme says:
XO:  There is none in this system.  In the Ry'Leth system there is about 1 billion.
CMO_Bluestine says:
::blinks::  Self: What ??  *Labras*: Ensign, if that thing is broken by you... then start worrying about your next medical check...  Bluestine out.  ::glances at the SO and quickly heads out sickbay::
Host XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
CTO: Find a weak spot in that creature...
CTO_Ens_Jackson says:
XO: Aye sir, I'll try. ::Starts analysis of the creature::
Host XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
OPS: 1 billion...they are a pre-warp society correct
OPS_Thyme says:
OPS:  Correct sir.  It is near warp though.
Host Biishe says:
Scenery:  This minor system becomes dimmer and dimmer.
Host XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
OPS: How near are we talking about?  A year, 10, 50?
CTO_Ens_Jackson says:
::Looks at his console as it starts blinking:: XO: Sir, the creature is about to move!
OPS_Thyme says:
XO:  I don't know sir.  The files don't say.  They give a range of between 5 to 100 years.  Probably depends on their space program... like Earth when they were first looking at going to Mars.
Host XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
FCO: Lieutenant...get us out of this system!  We'll make our stand at the Ry'Leth system
FCO_Ltjg_Keown says:
XO:  Aye.  ::Sets a course for the Ry'Leth system.  Engages at impulse to leave the system, then at warp 8.::
Host Biishe says:
ACTION:  The sun in this system goes dead.  A deathly cold begins to sweep inward.
Host XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
CTO: Review the tactical sensors...find the weak spot Ensign.  ::turns and watches the sun go dead on the viewscreen::
CTO_Ens_Jackson says:
XO: Sir, the creature is on the move again.
Host Biishe says:
ACTION:  The creature is gone in a blink for the next system.
CTO_Ens_Jackson says:
XO: Still working on that spot, sir, but nothing so far.
Host XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
FCO: Go to maximum warp Lt, were going to need every second
CMO_Bluestine says:
::arrives in science lab one and observes the situation::
FCO_Ltjg_Keown says:
::Accelerates to maximum warp.::  XO:  Aye, sir, maximum warp.
OPS_Thyme says:
FCO:  Sir, what about the obsideon orb?
CTO_Ens_Jackson says:
::Checks his console:: XO: Sir, sensors indicate the next system has a populated class M planet, about 2 million inhabitants, with pre-industrial technology. They could be compared with Earth's medieval time period.
FCO_Ltjg_Keown says:
OPS:  Didn't you tractor it?
OPS_Thyme says:
FCO:  I was told to leave it at the edge of the system.
Host XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
OPS: Extend the tractor beam and get it back we before we exit the system
FCO_Ltjg_Keown says:
::sighs.::  XO:  Sir, it seems we forgot the orb-thing.
OPS_Thyme says:
XO:  Yes sir...
OPS_Thyme says:
FCO:  If you will quickly loop back, I will nab it in passing.
FCO_Ltjg_Keown says:
::Adjusts course to head back, quickly pass near the orb, and then head back out towards the Ry'Leth system.::
Host Biishe says:
ACTION:  As the Nighthawk passes by the orb, the ship locks a tractor on it, pulling it in close to the ship, just as it goes to maximum warp.
CMO_Bluestine says:
::blinks as he sees the vapors rising from the orb and runs to one of the science consoles and quickly starts a detailed scan::
CMO_Bluestine says:
*XO*: Commander, we may have a problem down here with our newly found orb... ::picks one of the science tricorder and walks closer to the orb and scans the liquid coming out of it::
Host XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
*CMO*: What kind of problem?  ::sits back down in the CO's chair thinking of a way to stop that creature from eating the next sun::
CTO_Ens_Jackson says:
::Sighs:: Self: There has to be a way.
CMO_Bluestine says:
::blinks again::  *XO*: Recommend a level 1 lockdown of this section Sir... quarantine... ::coughs::  the orb is releasing some sort of bacteria... deadly string...

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