USS Nighthawk, Mission Transcript 10612.09
Mission Number 292
Interlude

Cast
Sam Hung as Captain Sid Monroe
Tim Schols as Commander Gary Jackson 
Chris Esterhuyse as Commander Varesh 
Lília Perfeito LtJg. Christina van den Tulpen
Karriaunna Scotti as SO Lt. Rose 
Scott Knight as LtJg Caelan Trigger 

Ship Manager 
Karriaunna Scotti

Storyline
Kurt Goring

NPC’s
Sam Hung as FCO
Karriaunna as engineering & EO Doris
Kurt goring as Computer

Missing in Action
Jim Koeller as Lieutenant JG Aaron Knight (excused)
Kurt goring as Lt Commander James West (SMing)

Summary
The Nighthawk is within the Girru Nebula, searching for both survivors and the object the destroyed Kyte had been carrying.  The Xendi have lent the ship their shielding to offset the unusual pressure within the nebula caused by the thermobaric clouds*.
A cookie trail of debris has led the ship to an enormous liquid sphere.  Before they could rescue one of the escape pods, it was pulled within the sphere, however the inhabitants died before entry.
The pressure on the Nighthawk has increased and there is concern about the ship as they try to fathom away to get within the sphere that may hold not only the missing object, but hopefully some living crew from the Kyte.	

*Thermobaric clouds (memory-alpha): Within the Delphic Expanse,  there was a type of energy formation that consisted of clouds several million kilometers thick and could take six hours to get through at sublight speed.  They permitted entry into, but prevented exiting.  
The clouds were probably created by spheres.  The spheres functioned by generating waves of gravimetric energy.  Where waves from different spheres intersected, special anomalies usually took the form of ‘ripples’ in space that caused damage to mechanical systems and created localized distortions in gravity.  These spheres were also surrounded by cloaking barriers that rendered them invisible to the outside world.  
The spheres were controlled by a network of artificial intelligence that was housed in a redundant memory core.  The spheres’ exhaust was funneled out of a conduit whose opening on the outer hull was holographically disguised as another piece of the hull. To protect the internal structure, the inside of the spheres possessed gigantic claws with the ability to disintegrate the intruders.  The spheres were connected by a subspace energy grid.  Four of the spheres were integral to this connection as they contained the interspatial manifolds that allowed the spheres to tie into one another.  
The spheres were created by a transdimentional alien race trying to adapt the Milky Way galaxy to their own needs about a thousand years ago.  When the sphere network was destroyed in early 2124, the cloud barrier dissipated.

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Captain's Log Stardate 10612.09: We have entered the nebula and are looking for the Kyte and her cargo.  We need to find a defense to protect ourselves from being attacked

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XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Sitting at the tactical console, monitoring weapon status::
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
:: Makes his way to sickbay::
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
:: On the bridge at the science station looking out for signs of the pods or other vessels::
SO Lt Rose says:
:: At the auxiliary station, monitoring hull integrity.::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
:: Sitting in the Chair hunched over awaiting news::
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
:: Sitting in his office looking over results from scans::
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
SO: I was looking at the data from the probes .. what little there was. The implosion was very quick. I am wondering if the same may happen to us, once shields fail. Or if we will have some warning
 
SCENE: The ship is deeply immersed in the Girru Nebula now, the thermobaric clouds holding them under intense pressure. All around them, the ship is creaking under the strain, sounds of popping like bolts resetting themselves and squeals of settling metal echo through the ship.

SO Lt Rose says:
CSO: Are you sure it was quick?
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
:: Shudders at the sounds the ship makes as he enters sickbay:: CMO: What's up, Doc?
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
SO: Not absolutely, but given they never sent out anything I am fairly certain. :: Looks down as her console signals the end of another sensor sweep::  And no good news here either
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Looks around the bridge for a moment, wondering when they would come across the next pod::
SO Lt Rose says:
CSO: It is possible they lost comm capability. :: Looks over:: What?
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
CO/XO/SO: There is no sign of any of the probes. However, there is a field of debris, which appears to form a trail
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
:: Looks up from his desk:: CNS: Oh not much... just going over these scans... I started calling people in for them and I've just got the results back from the first batch.
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
SO: You are correct; communications are not possible from within the nebula. But it all happened quite quickly. One minute they were launched the next they were squashed ... like this debris
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
:: Sits down:: CMO: Anything interesting?
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Looks sideways:: XO: Can you identify the origin? I mean, the origin of whatever lost those parts?
 CO Capt Monroe says:
:: Looks up at the ceiling wondering how long it will hold:: CSO: How far?
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
CO: We have limited sensors here, so I'd say as far as the eye can see
 CO Capt Monroe says:
CSO: Very well continue monitoring it.  And feed any coordinate changes to the helm.  FCO: Steady as she goes.
SO Lt Rose says:
CSO: Possibility there was a flaw?  :: Makes a note on the hulls current status.::
 FCO says:
CO: Aye Captain.  Steady as she goes.
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
CNS: Not sure at this point... here, have a look.
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
CO/XO/SO: But there's something else.  I am picking up something with an energy emission similar to our own. Might be another ship inside the nebula
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
:: Turns the desk PADD to face him and checks over the data::
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
:: Shakes her head:: SO: No, it was these thermobaric clouds, they bite though any hull. They only don't hurt us.  :: Looks up as the ship shrieks again:: SO: Because of the Xindi shield.
 CO Capt Monroe says:
:: Sits up:: CSO: How far?
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
CO: Triangulating...
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
CO: It’s not a very accurate distance due to the interference, but roughly 50 000 Km
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
SO: We need a way to secure this shield around us ... fast
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
:: Shrugs:: CMO: Doesn't look serious. Pressure related things.
 CO Capt Monroe says:
CSO: Very well, can you tell who it is?
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Looks along with tactical sensors::
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
CNS: As far as I've seen so far that's all there's been. :: Turns the desk PADD back to him:: Absolutely nothing from the nebula.
SO Lt Rose says:
CSO/*engineering*: Structural integrity alarms are going off on deck 4, section 19.
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
:: Looks blankly at the Captain:: CO: Captain, I can only vaguely sense a shield signature. I am not even sure if its a ship.
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
:: Nods:: CMO: Seems like it.
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
SO: Connect to the OPS console, try to put force fields in place are reroute resources
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
CO/XO: And we are loosing SIF on deck 4
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Nods, tying OPS to her station.  Looking through the power grid, shifts power towards the weekend area.::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
XO: Begin evacuations of that deck.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
CSO/CO: The target appears to be behind us, matching speed.. Could we be followed?
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
XO: That is a possibility. Though I did not detect anything that might resemble a ship before we came in
 CO Capt Monroe says:
XO: Let's find out.
 CO Capt Monroe says:
FCO: Full stop.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Nods at the CO's orders and starts the evacuation alarm on that deck:: *Deck 4*: Jackson to all personnel currently on deck 4, move to other decks due to danger of collapse immediately..
 FCO says:
CO: Aye Captain. Answering to Full Stop.
 
ACTION: Socialized economy shows its ugly head, as a shoddily constructed hull plate bends under the pressure and collapses inward, slamming into the bulkheads inside before being caught by the internal integrity fields.

CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
:: Whispers:: SO: I do hope the Captain doesn't want to stop here for long. I think that integrity breach is just the beginning.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
CSO: There's not that much we did see though... They could have been in some sort of blind spot..
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
:: Taps his com badge:: *XO*: Commander... as far as I can see there's no danger to the crew from the nebula... unless you know something I don't.
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
CO/XO: The other vessel matched our zero speed too. It stopped
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
CO/CSO: Our target appears to have stopped... ::Looks at the CSO:: Do you have a range estimate on the target?
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Shakes her head slowly and frowns:: CSO: You are correct... ::quickly adjusts the power grid again.::
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
XO: Roughly the same as before
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
:: Looks at the SO with a concerned look:: CO: We can't stay here much longer Captain.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Nods:: CSO: Could it be some sort of mirror of our own ship? Our energy reflected back at us because of this nebula?
 CO Capt Monroe says:
:: Mumbles, come on, hold it together for a little longer::
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
:: Frowns:: All: This can't be right ::double checks her readings::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
CSO: Understood.
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
CO/XO: I got an ID on the ship behind us ....
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Sends an all call down to the science labs on deck four to clear the area.::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
CSO: Who?
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
XO: Yes that’s exactly what it is.
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
CO: Us sir, that ship has our readings
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
:: Gets up and walks over to the door, looking into sickbay::  CMO: Quiet in here.
 CO Capt Monroe says:
:: Shakes his head:: CSO: How far still with the bread crumbs?
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
All: Well ... I suppose that was a sensor glitch caused by the nebula. That’s what it looks like anyway.
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
:: Taps his foot as he waits for the XO to answer his COM::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
FCO: Continue on Course.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Frowns:: CSO: I was just guessing...
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
CO: Checking...
 
ACTION: The console in front of Jackson starts to beep wildly. 
<Computer> Federation Distress Signal Detected.
 
FCO says:
CO: Aye Captain
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
CNS: Remind me to ask the CEO for a new com badge,
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
CO: Wherever the trail ends, it’s still out of our sensor reach
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
:: Chuckles:: CMO: I think I'm going to head back to the bridge.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Frowns as he turns his attention back to the console:: CO: Distress signal sir.. Appears to be from a rescue pod...
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
SO: Maybe we might as well evacuate the whole ship if we are going to stay here much longer
 CO Capt Monroe says:
XO: Distance?
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
CNS: Alright Commander... do me a favor and relay that message to the XO for me.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
CO: No reading yet.. :: Looks sideways to the CSO::
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
CO: The distress call is coming from the same heading as the debris lead to. Two trails in 1.
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
CO: Its hard to make a proper position analysis without more accurate sensors
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
:: Nods and heads out:: CMO: Will do. ::heads for the nearest TL::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
CSO: Prepare a tractor beam for the pod and tow it in to Cargo bay 2
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Hears an alarm and sees some disturbing information:: CO: Signal strength decreasing sir..
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Listening to engineering’s report, turns back to Tulpen::  CSO: If our ship cannot hold... however, according to engineering, we are stable... for the moment.
CO Capt Monroe says:
XO: What where is it?
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
:: Goes over some other reports::
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
::nods to Rose:: SO: Good job with the power rerouting
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
:: Rides the TL up to the bridge, pausing to look at the view screen:: XO: Guests? :: Goes closer::
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
CO: We are still a million Km from being able to tractor the pod
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
SO: Can you prepare the tractor beam while you have OPS?
 CO Capt Monroe says:
CSO: Can we go any faster?
 CO Capt Monroe says:
*CMO*: Report to Cargobay 2.  We are going to recover a escape pod.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Shakes head at the CNS:: CNS: Us... ::Looks at the CO:: CO: Can I offer the theories of our sensors being all mirrored? Left is right, ahead is behind, up is down... And vice versa... Meaning the target is actually behind, and we are moving away from it?
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
:: Looks at the FCO::CO: I believe we are going as fast as its safe to travel in here
 CO Capt Monroe says:
XO: Okay... let's find out.
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
XO: It might also be that everything is displaced 50 000 Km ahead. In which case the real probe is in this direction 1 million and 50 000 km away
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
:: Looks up and taps his badge:: *CO*: Aye Captain... I'm on my way. :: Grabs a couple of medkits and heads out of sickbay::
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
XO: Us? ::frowns:: Want me to try and see what I can "see"?
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Finishes preparing the tractor beam for readiness, frowning as another engineering report comes in.::  CSO:  According to engineering, the collapse of the section was an anomaly and the SIF are holding around the ship.  However, with that section out, if we loose shields at all, the hull is compromised... ::Turns to look at her.::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
:: Looks on:: CSO: Tell me now how far is it?
SO Lt Rose says:
CSO: We would implode at that point.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Shrugs:: CNS: It's worth a try.. If you can get through that is...
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
::gulps and nods slowly to the SO::
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
: Approaches the cargo bay and accesses the panel next to the door bringing up a display of the inside::
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
:: Smiles:: XO: I'll do more than try. ::goes over to one of the empty stations and sits down::
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
CO: Still half a million Km away
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Looks at his own console:: Self: Guess that's it for my theory..
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Looks over at shielding, tempting to do some tweaking, but knows that it is not needed... just wanting to feel as if something were helping.::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
CSO: Alright.  Have the tractor ready when we are in range.
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
SO/XO: And according to Lt Rose's communications with main engineering, the instability in deck 4 was an accident. However, since our hull is compromise there, if we loose our shields, we are all dead
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
CO: Yes sir
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
:: Sees the pod hasn't arrived yet and taps his Com badge:: *Engineering*: I need an engineering team to cargo bay 2 at the double.
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Looks over at Jackson::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
:: Stands and walks behind the FCO:: FCO: Keep her steady.
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
:: Reaches out with his mind towards the pod, closing his eyes::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Nods at the CSO's remark:: CSO: We'll just try to keep the shields active then..
Engineering says:
*CMO*: We rather have our hands full at the moment doctor.  What do you need?
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
All: we may be in to more trouble; the thermobaric clouds are more intense here. So that means more stress for the hull and less sensors.
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
:: Encounters the fear and pain, gasping loudly as he recoils::
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
*Engineering*: I need a small team to come and open a recovered escape pod, I have no idea what it's been through at this time.

INFO: The transmission has cut off.

CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
All: The distress signal is gone
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Looks over the power grid and slowly informs various areas they will soon loose all nonessential power.::
Engineering says:
*CMO*: I can spare you one engineer... :: Nods toward Doris to head out.::
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
:: Gasps again, falling off the chair::

SCENE: The clouds of the nebula pull back from around Nighthawk, and ahead are revealed an enormous shimmering sphere, glittering in the green light of the nebula. It takes a few moments for them to realize its liquid and small ripples are flowing across its surface.

XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Looks over at Varesh and gets up, walking towards him:: CNS: Varesh.. Are you ok?
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
*Engineering*: It'll do... make sure he brings cutting tools.
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
:: Looks at the view screen wondering what she is seeing::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
:: Looks on:: CSO: What is that?
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
:: Attempts to scan the sphere::
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
:: Sits up shaking his head, gasping for breath:: XO: They are dead.
Engineering says:
*CMO*: She... engineering out.  :: Looks up at the boards and works with Rose on coordinating the power for shields.::
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
CO: Ah...Aye sir ::looks down at her console::
EO Doris says:
:: Grabbing a kit, runs out the door and to the nearest lift.::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
CNS: You mean.. :: Looks up at the view screen:: They.. The occupants of the pod... They're dead?
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
:: Grins and turns his attention back to the wall display:: *CO*: Cap'n do we have an ETA on that pod?
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
:: Manages to get to his feet:: XO: Yes... I felt them. :: Has trouble voicing it::
SO Lt Rose says:
:: The counselors words finally penetrate through what they are doing.:: CSO: If we can get the aboard... there might still be time.
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
CO: Apparently it is simply a phenomenon of this sphere. Its a sphere composed of inert chemicals, compressed by the pressure around them
 
SCENE: At the extreme edge of their visual range, they can see the life pod that was transmitting. It looks like its been crushed in the fists of a giant. It impacts against the sphere, sending out circular ripples as it slips under and disappears.
 
CO Capt Monroe says:
*CMO*: No not yet.
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
All: No life forms that I can detect
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
*CO*: Fair enough Cap'n, what about the condition of the occupants?
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
SO: Try to work the tractor beam .. if only helm can take us there in time
EO Doris says:
:: Arriving, out of breath.:: CMO: You sent for me?
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
:: Stares at the view screen::
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Works on getting a lock.::
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
EO: That was quick... :: Notices the engineer is out of breath:: You ran all the way from engineering?
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
All: It might be dangerous to approach the sphere but if there is any chance we can revive whoever was inside ...
EO Doris says:
::Shrugs::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
SO: Tractor the parts to the cargo bay.
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
All: The occupants are dead. Before they went into that sphere.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
CNS: Did you have a chance to find out who they were..? What their mission was.. And whether our precious goods are still in one piece?
SO Lt Rose says:
CO: I am sorry sir... I seem unable to get a clear lock.  The tractor beam cannot distinguish between the liquid and the pod.  If I pull one, I will get the other... I think.
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
:: Shakes his head:: EO: I'm expecting the pod any minute now.
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
XO: I just got fear and pain and then... :: Trails off::
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
SO: We need to separate them somehow… The pressure is pushing the pod into the liquid, but the liquid is too dense to accept the pod. We need to take the pod away.
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
:: Waits for a reply from the CO:: EO: Could you have a look at my com badge while we're waiting? I think it's broken.
 CO Capt Monroe says:
*CMO*: Doctor we cannot retrieve the pod.  It has been crushed.
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Looks at the CSO, biting her lip as she tries to work through the physics of that.::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Nods:: CNS: Well.. Thanks for trying.. Go get yourself some coffee or something, if you want...
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
*CO*: Understood, can we get it aboard anyway? it might help us to find out what we're dealing with.
EO Doris says:
:: Puts down her kit:: CMO: Sure... let me see... ::puts her hand out.::
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
:: Shakes his head:: XO: Thanks, but I think there could be others out there, further away and not in danger yet.
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
EO: Just one sec...
 CO Capt Monroe says:
CSO: Any more pods in the vicinity?
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
:: Scans for more pods close by::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Nods:: CNS: Just take a minute to regain your rhythm. Ok? :: Goes over to his own console again::
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Hearing more creaking then before, looks away and down at the hulls integrity.:: CSO: Stress has increased.  It would appear within these thicker clouds, the ship is feeling it more.
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
:: Sits down on the chair again, taking deep breaths::
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
EO: See this is what I mean... sometimes I don't know if people are hearing me or not. ::hands over the badge to the EO::
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
CO: Not that I can detect ... I am trying to figure out where they might have ended up by chance and the currents of this nebula
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
All: There is one remote possibility  ....
SO Lt Rose says:
:: glances over at Varesh::
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
All: The pods would obviously be attracted here. And if we can't see them and if they are not in the trail they either imploded or managed to ...get in. :: Motions over to the liquid sphere on the screen::
EO Doris says:
:: Takes the commbadge and kneeling down, opens up her kit, pulling out a diagnostic scanner.::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
CSO: So in theory they are inside?
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
CO: In theory. Its inert gases so they wouldn't be hurt. And they might just withstand the liquid pressure
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
:: Smiles weakly at Rose, then gets up and walks over to the nearest console, starting to call up sensor data:: All: I'm getting vague impressions of life inside.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Trying to understand what the current discussion between the CSO and CO is about::
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Glances at the chronometer:: CSO: I am sorry... I think I might be able to reconfigure the tractor beam, but they are now out of time.
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
CO: But I am not sure how to go about penetrating the sphere. I do not know if we can just ... fly in
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
EO: What's the prognosis doc? :: Grins::
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
SO: Well, this will get us the other pods. If they are inside, so I think you can go ahead and prepare the beam. Do you think it can penetrate the sphere?
 CO Capt Monroe says:
CSO: What is you best guess?
   CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
CO: I think we can proceed to the sphere and as soon as alarms go off in our SFI we back out. Unless Lt Rose is lucky with the tractor beam
 CO Capt Monroe says:
CSO: Very well
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
:: Taps the controls and tries to get more information:: CSO: We'll find people inside.
 CO Capt Monroe says:
FCO: All Ahead Full, take us in.
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
All: Or at least some life.
 FCO says:
:: Gulps, then forges the ship ahead:: CO: Aye.  Taking us in…
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Pulls up the sensor data and reads through it, slowly shaking her head.:: CSO: The transporters themselves won't work.  They cannot resolve anything inside the thick liquid.  I will work on the tractor beam.  Metal is after all denser then liquid... except for one which is liquid metal.
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
CNS: I hope so ...
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
CSO: Like I said, I'm getting impressions of life.
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
SO: true ... What if we use a magnet of sorts? Try to incorporate it in the beam
EO Doris says:
:: Makes a minor adjustment and hands it back to the doctor.::  CMO: It will live.
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Smiles:: CSO: Not sure... never thought of that before.
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
:: Smiles:: EO: Thanks. ::taps the badge:: *CNS*: What's with all the creaking Commander?
CSO LtJG Tulpen says:
SO: Might be possible to incorporate some of the energy frequencies of magnetite into the beam. But it will still attract the metal I think
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
:: Absentmindedly reaches up and taps his badge:: *CMO*: Its the external pressure of the nebula, if I read the sensor data correctly.
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
*CNS*: Pressure? :: Thinks back:: I'll be in the shuttle bay. :: Takes off running down the corridor::
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Biting her lower lip, slowly begins to alter the tractor beam, reversing some of the polarity and altering its general matrix. ::
EO Doris says:
:: Stands up and looks around while listening.::
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Stops for a moment, tapping her fingers on the console as she considers what else, then runs it by the computer.::
CNS Cmdr Varesh says:
:: Concentrates on the nebula ahead of them, trying to find the life he's sensed::
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
::enters the shuttle bay and spots what he's looking for::
 
SCENE: Sitting in the midst of the thickest clouds, the energy shield protecting Nighthawk start to flare gold and collapse down one level, disappearing for a heart-stopping few seconds before the backup emitters can reengage, catching the pressure a mere 100m from the ship's hull.
Computer says:
SO: Simulation suggests 78% probability of failure to operate as designed.
SO Lt Rose says:
:: Gasps as the shields alter.:: CSO: Lieutenant!

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