U.S.S. Pendragon
10211.23

Dreams Lost Pt 3
Guest Starring:
Gilles as Alonzo Cratcher

Host Karriaunna says:
Synopsis:  With too many questions and no obvious answers, the crew has turned to the 3rd of the Tiona's inhabited worlds: A world that is in the throws of an ice age with a small-inhabited area similar to 17th century technological Earth.

Host Karriaunna says:
However, anomalies left and right have been unearthed.  Under the frozen oceans are vast cities with signs of advanced technology; Cities torn apart by signs of nuclear weapons.  There is also evidence a great force knocked the planet off its axis, creating the ice age, which should cover the entire planet.

Host Karriaunna says:
Underneath the villages is an area of rock that was inhibiting sensor readings until they broke through with a narrow beam.  Not long afterwards, power surges were picked up, as if a door opened and closed, in a mountain a couple of kilometers from the nearest village.  The second time, the door stayed opened and a trap door at the...

Host Karriaunna says:
top of a mountain opened and fired upon the Pendragon, damaging the shields and knocking warp offline. 

The ship has made it back to the moon and most of the damage, ship and humans have been repaired.

Host Karriaunna says:
<<<<<<<<<<Dreams Lost >>>>>>>>>>

CEO_Gagne says:
::Climbs out of a JT:: *Bridge*: All systems at green status.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::at her station going over all the information gathered::

XO_O`Dunn says:
::grumbles about the general situation::

CTO_Rofax says:
::powers down the shuttle, and exits into the Bay::

TO_Choi says:
::Sits at the secondary Tac console, trying to get over a head ache::

CSO_Hull says:
::Sitting at Sci 1 console, looking through the sensor logs from the last attack::

Host CO_Zax says:
::walks out of the tl::

CMO_Shiar says:
:: in sickbay using the dermal regenerator on the stomach of a woman::

Host CO_Zax says:
::looks around::

CTO_Rofax says:
::heads for the nearest lift after tossing his bag to a crewman with orders to take it to quarters::

Host CO_Zax says:
OPS: Get Cratcher up here, now. I want some answers.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::wonders if the beams that hit the ship somehow caused the events on the two planets ... investigates the possibility::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
CO:  Aye, Sir.

Alonzo_Cratcher says:
::exits on the bridge and hobbles down to the commander center:: CO: You rang young one?

CEO_Gagne says:
::Walks into his office, and heads to the replicator:: Replicator: Coffee: Double Strong.

CNS_Luchena says:
::sitting at a console searching the database for more information on the third (sixth) planet's history and civilization::

TO_Choi says:
::Turns back to TAC1 and reads the prelims::

XO_O`Dunn says:
::stands up upon hearing the captain arrive::

CMO_Shiar says:
Dr.Nick: is that all of them?

Alonzo_Cratcher says:
::bangs his cane as he moves down to the command chair::

CTO_Rofax says:
::exits onto the bridge and crosses to the center::  XO: Cmdr, permission to return to station?

CNS_Luchena says:
::sees Cratcher and nods to him::

XO_O`Dunn says:
::eyes Alonzo dubiously:: CTO: Granted.

Host CO_Zax says:
::takes a seat and raises a brow at Cratcher::

CTO_Rofax says:
::nods and heads Choi's way::

CSO_Hull says:
Himself::  What I would like to do with that cane

TO_Choi says:
::Notices in the corner of his eye that Rofax has just entered the bridge::

CMO_Shiar says:
<Dr. Nick>CMO: at the moment Kaleh, yes. you'll be on the bridge?

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::sees Cratcher arrive and turns back to what she was doing ... ::

Host CO_Zax says:
::looks at the XO:: XO: And how did he get on board? <w>

CEO_Gagne says:
::Grabs his cup and plops his kit on the desk, grabs a seat::

CMO_Shiar says:
::smiles and nods the leaves for a TL:: TL: bridge

Alonzo_Cratcher says:
CO: Don't mind if I do... ::mumbles:: Bloody rheumatism....

XO_O`Dunn says:
CO: You're asking me? ::eyes the CTO::

CEO_Gagne says:
::Opens his kit and takes out the burnt circuits and starts his repairs::

XO_O`Dunn says:
CO: I thought YOU brought him here.

Alonzo_Cratcher says:
CO: I flew up... and my arms are tired... cut to the chase Captain.. I am not getting any younger here.

CSO_Hull says:
SO:  Mr. Toms, anything on the cross comparison analysis?

Host CO_Zax says:
::gives the CTO THAT look::

Host CO_Zax says:
::smothers a grin::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
CSO:  Lt Hull, look at this.

CTO_Rofax says:
::glances at the XO, CO, and then looks to Choi::  TO: Report, Lt...  What happened?

CNS_Luchena says:
CO/XO/CTO:  My fault Sirs.  I requested he come aboard for further questioning.

CSO_Hull says:
OPS:  ::Walks over to the OPS stations::  What have you found?

Host CO_Zax says:
Alonzo: I'm cutting as we speak, Mr. Cratcher. I believe you may have some answers for us.

TO_Choi says:
::Runs a hand through his mess of hair:: CTO: Well... Some sort of door way opened on this third planet... I detected it as it was in its passive stage... Then it emitted a pulse.. which banged us up pretty good..

OPS_Pettigrove says:
CSO:  These ::motions the comm signal and the codes on them:: These look like command codes ... like the kind used to launch missiles ...

Alonzo_Cratcher says:
::snorts:: CO: Captain... all I have is questions... just as many as you do.. .I've had a longer time to ask myself these questions.

CTO_Rofax says:
TO: I see.  Get a fix on the source or type of weapon it was?

CMO_Shiar says:
:: steps off TL and onto bridge. finds a seat and sits down::

TO_Choi says:
CTO: No sir.. not as of yet..

CSO_Hull says:
OPS:  ::REB::  Yes they do, run them through the computer, this could be the break we have been waiting for

CNS_Luchena says:
::isn't finding much about the third (sixth) planet in the database::

CTO_Rofax says:
TO: Understood.  Take TAC 1, I will begin looking for answers.

TO_Choi says:
CTO: Understood

Host CO_Zax says:
Alonzo: I need answers, not more questions. Just how did your team screw up the preliminary scan of the sixth planet so badly?

XO_O`Dunn says:
::takes the opportunity to look at some sensor logs::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
CSO:  Doing that now.  The strange thing is, these signals do not appear to come from either of the destroyed planets.  The sixth planet has to be the place they come from.  Or it's a strong possibility that it originates from the 6th planet.

CMO_Shiar says:
::watches the CO and old man carefully::

CTO_Rofax says:
::begins pouring over the little info about the beam sensors managed to record::

XO_O`Dunn says:
CTO: Anything yet on exactly what shot at us?

CSO_Hull says:
OPS:  That is an intriguing theory, perhaps we should send a probe to the 6th planet, see what it finds

OPS_Pettigrove says:
CSO:  I'm hypothesizing, but what if these codes launched the weaponry from both destroyed planets?

CSO_Hull says:
CO:  Captain, request permission to launch a probe to the 6th planet for a planetary survey

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::prepares the probe for launch::

Alonzo_Cratcher says:
CO: Let me put it this way... bottom line is I know JACK ::practically screams:: Those Khesting Starfleet folks ORDERED me to watch those two worlds... study them... NOT the third world... I find anomalies... they ORDER me "Study your 2 worlds Cratcher... the other one is NOT in your Mission parameters"  ::snorts::

Host CO_Zax says:
::looks at the CSO for a moment and then nods::

CTO_Rofax says:
XO: I am reviewing the data now, Cmdr.  Sensors appear to be responding slowly....

TO_Choi says:
::Looks down at his scans:: CTO: Yeah.. this weapon is definitely of the unknown origin.. it sure packed a punch though.. And it obviously took up a large amount of power..

CSO_Hull says:
OPS:  When ready, launch at your convenience

XO_O`Dunn says:
CTO: Slowly?

OPS_Pettigrove says:
CSO:  Launching probe now.  ::launches the probe::

CTO_Rofax says:
TO: Any idea if it was an energy- or particle-based weapon?

XO_O`Dunn says:
*CEO*: Are we having a problem with the sensor array, Chief?

Host CO_Zax says:
::stiffens:: Alonzo: Mr. Cratcher, I will thank you not to scream and curse on MY bridge. You have been asked a reasonable question, I expect a reasonable, PROFESSIONAL answer.

CTO_Rofax says:
XO: Aye Cmdr.  ::frowns, center chair-like::

Host CO_Zax says:
Alonzo: So, your team is unable to think for itself?

XO_O`Dunn says:
::manages not to smile at all, secretly pleased that Zax is getting to experience Alonzo firsthand::

CEO_Gagne says:
::Finishes repairs on the damaged chips and places his cup back in the dispenser when the XO Calls:: *XO*: all systems green is there a problem with it?

CSO_Hull says:
OPS:  ::moves over to Sci 1 console::  What is the ETA to the planet?

TO_Choi says:
CTO: No idea.. these damn scanners are reacting a little slow..

XO_O`Dunn says:
*CEO*: It seems to be responding slowly, at least at tactical.

Host CO_Zax says:
::sits back and eyes the old man::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
CSO:  Checking.  ::tracks the probe::

CTO_Rofax says:
TO: Am I running into the same... wait... I may have something....

OPS_Pettigrove says:
CSO:  3 minutes.

CMO_Shiar says:
:: looks around the bridge::

Host CO_Zax says:
::turns to the XO:: XO: Problem, Commander?

CSO_Hull says:
::Logs into the probes onboard computer, sensor array::  OPS:  Receiving telemetry, probe on course all systems on-line

TO_Choi says:
CTO: Wait a second... reads ahead... It was definitely... Never mind... just another sensor blip..

CEO_Gagne says:
::Walks out to the MSD:: *XO*: I'll boost the output gain on the array.  ::Taps a few buttons and puts more energy to the array.

CNS_Luchena says:
::nods at Shiar wondering when he arrived on the bridge::

CTO_Rofax says:
TO / XO:  It appears to be an energy weapon.  The power source, the core, based on the amount of damage.

Alonzo_Cratcher says:
::exhales and counts to 10 in Andorian.. then in Klingon and forces a smile::  CO: Captain... I wanted to study the third planet.... but Starfleet in it's infinite wisdom... has got me pussyfooting all over the system... I can't even get supplies in here without a signed order from the Chief of Staff Himself it seems...

CTO_Rofax says:
TO: Lt?  You have something?

TO_Choi says:
CTO: Yeah... It seams to have been powered by the heat of the core..

XO_O`Dunn says:
CTO: What sort of energy weapon? There aren't many I've even heard of that hit that hard.

Alonzo_Cratcher says:
CO: I was supposed to begin in 3 months.... that was STARFLEET's timeline... NOT MINE

CMO_Shiar says:
::nods at Luchena::

TO_Choi says:
CTO: But.. that is about all I can get out of this pile... Sir

CTO_Rofax says:
TO: I concur.

CNS_Luchena says:
::has an idea, probably a really bad idea, that the CMO should take Cratcher and get him drunk to loosen his tongue::

Host CO_Zax says:
::nods:: Alonzo: Understood. Now, perhaps we can begin to work together?

CNS_Luchena says:
::thinks about it a bit longer and realizes its a really really bad idea so doesn't mention it::

TO_Choi says:
CTO: Could these be the weapons that in fact started this war??

Host CO_Zax says:
::remembers that the CNS owes her a report::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
CSO:  Anything interesting from the probe?

CEO_Gagne says:
*XO*: Sir?  How's the array now?

CTO_Rofax says:
TO: I believe so, Lt.  Continue exploring this.  See if there is any information in LCARS that may explain this further.

CSO_Hull says:
OPS:  Just operational information, probe is just getting to the planet gravity well

XO_O`Dunn says:
*CEO*: It seems better, thank you.

Alonzo_Cratcher says:
CO: I just want you to know what I was up against Captain... bureaucrat after bureaucrat each one telling me I could not place a satellite 3 more meters in equatorial orbit or I'd risk being discovered.

Host CO_Zax says:
::taps her fingers impatiently as she waits for the XO's response::

XO_O`Dunn says:
::still waiting for an answer from the CTO::

TO_Choi says:
CTO: On it, sir.. ::Begins his mad typing::

CTO_Rofax says:
~~~  ::decides to give the Old Coot a.k.a. Cratcher a look-see:: ~~~

OPS_Pettigrove says:
CSO:  These codes ... I wonder if the other two planets used the same ones.

XO_O`Dunn says:
CO: Sorry, captain...the sensors were a bit sluggish.

CNS_Luchena says:
::recalls he's supposed to write a report about something, if only he could remember what::

Host Karriaunna says:
ACTION:  The class V probe, Designed to land on planets and return samples, providing a detailed on-site analysis of the planet, has landed and begins to send back data.

TO_Choi says:
CTO: I'm receiving new data from our probe, Sir

Host CO_Zax says:
::nods:: XO: Has the problem been corrected?

CTO_Rofax says:
XO: Cmdr, best I can determine, it is type specific to the planet.  It appears to be rather old and Lt. Choi is cross-referencing to similar weapon types in the database.

Host CO_Zax says:
Alonzo: Have you noticed any other anomalies?

CEO_Gagne says:
::Stands back:: Self: This is a well-oiled machine.

XO_O`Dunn says:
CO: It seems so.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::checks the telemetry she has on file::

XO_O`Dunn says:
CTO: Keep me posted.

CTO_Rofax says:
::turns an ear to Choi::  TO: Yes, Lt?

TO_Choi says:
::Waits for Sci to make its evaluation::

CSO_Hull says:
OPS:  landed successfully... on-site analysis initiated

CTO_Rofax says:
XO: Aye Cmdr.

CSO_Hull says:
CO:  Captain, probe has landed and is beginning a planetary survey

Host CO_Zax says:
::looks at the Counselor::CNS: Can you please give me your impressions?

TO_Choi says:
CTO: We have just received info from our probe...  ::Points to Lt.Hull::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
XO:  Sir?  I've been picking up what appear to be command codes coming from the 6th planet.  From what I can tell, the codes are very very close to those used by the other two planets.

CTO_Rofax says:
~~~  ::starts poking around Cratcher's noggin' looking for tidbits... or kiblits, as the case may be.... of information~~~::

Alonzo_Cratcher says:
::mumbles:: CO: Seems every Admiral and his cousin could order this project around... only wished they'd listen to an old man who just MIGHT no a thing or too about the Richter Scale of Development... Khest... I practically wrote the Keldig rules.

Host CO_Zax says:
CSO: Keep me posted.

CSO_Hull says:
CO:  ::nods::

CNS_Luchena says:
::thinks for a minute::

CNS_Luchena says:
CO:  Cratcher seems to suffer from a personality disorder.

Host CO_Zax says:
::smiles:: Alonzo: Then it appears that they actually put the right man in charge for once. Help us. Tell us what you know.

CTO_Rofax says:
TO: Think you can tap into the carrier wave OPS has detected and determine if command codes to fire the weapon originated from there?

Host CO_Zax says:
::winces:: CNS: Personal opinions aside please. ::sighs::

CNS_Luchena says:
::figures she figured that out herself though.  Tries to think of something helpful to add::

Alonzo_Cratcher says:
CNS: WHAT ??  I am the same pain in the behind I was since I was 30 years old .. Where'd you get that diagnosis DOCTOR ? And I do use the term LIGHTLY !

TO_Choi says:
CTO: Hacking is my game, Sir!

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::hears the CTO and thinks she already brought up that possibility .... but no one seemed to notice::

CNS_Luchena says:
::grins at Cratcher::

Host CO_Zax says:
CNS: Have you detected anything from the planets?

CSO_Hull says:
CO/OPS:  Receiving telemetry........planet 6 suffered the same catastrophic disaster eons ago, massive radiation...still present level of radiation remains

Host CO_Zax says:
::struggles not to grin::

XO_O`Dunn says:
::turns away from the scene so she can safely smirk for a moment::

TO_Choi says:
::Begins running the carrier wave through the computer::

Alonzo_Cratcher says:
CO: That planet SHOULD be completely frozen over given its tilt and distance from the sun

CNS_Luchena says:
CO:  Oh.  I haven't actually tried.  With all the death happening on the two of them, I didn't want to open myself up.

Host CO_Zax says:
::raises a brow at the CSO: CSO: The same ?

CTO_Rofax says:
OPS: Mind if we eavesdrop on the line, Lt?

Host CO_Zax says:
::nods at Cracker:: Alonzo: Continue.........

CSO_Hull says:
CO:  Aye Captain, the same...same radiation type, level and ecosystem desolation

TO_Choi says:
Self: Hmmm....

CTO_Rofax says:
::thinks this is going to turn into something ugly::

Host CO_Zax says:
CSO: Anything in their databases as to what happened?

OPS_Pettigrove says:
CTO:  No, Sir.  But I'm starting to get an idea on what happened here.  ::suppresses the urge to cry as she is still picking up cries for help from the planets::

CEO_Gagne says:
::Grabs a cup and pours himself a cup of coffee from the container, then checks on Warp Core::

Alonzo_Cratcher says:
CTO: And YOU !!! :;points with his cane:: CTO: I'm old and probably a pain... but don't poke in my noggin without permission... You got it sonny ?

TO_Choi says:
CTO: That is a giant negative... Nothing is being emitted anymore.. I can't say for sure... but I don't think that this carrier wave has anything to do with the weapon..

Host CO_Zax says:
Alonzo: I assure you, Mr. Cratcher, that is not what he meant.

CSO_Hull says:
CO:  No access as yet Captain, the command codes are our only clue at the moment

CMO_Shiar says:
::smiles at Cratcher's statement::

Alonzo_Cratcher says:
::sighs:: CO: Captain... that planet... ::points the viewscreen:: It SHOULD NOT have moved... in my crazy "old man "opinion... I suspect that something else unnatural changed the orbit... but I can't prove it

OPS_Pettigrove says:
CTO:  Sir, these codes are so similar to those used by the two planets that I doubt the duck-blind would have been able to tell them apart from the signals that came from the two planets.

TO_Choi says:
::Cracks up at the fragile old man::

CTO_Rofax says:
::glances briefly at the Old Grump and returns his attention to his station::

CTO_Rofax says:
OPS: Do we have an origin on the planet itself?  Can you determine who sent the command codes?

Host CO_Zax says:
Alonzo: Perhaps you could assist Commander O'Dunn and the science team?

XO_O`Dunn says:
::shudders::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
XO:  Sir, I'm still receiving calls for help from the two devastated planets ... but they're getting less and less frequent.

Host CO_Zax says:
::smiles winningly at Kerina::

XO_O`Dunn says:
::nods to OPS absently::

Alonzo_Cratcher says:
CO: If you can prove that it was moved by an outside force... the Prime Directive does NOT apply here... That means that someone tampered with their natural evolution ::taps cane on floor::

XO_O`Dunn says:
::gives the CO as close to a murderous glare as she dares...which isn't very close::

CNS_Luchena says:
::hears OPS and sighs::

CTO_Rofax says:
TO: That is what I am detecting as well.  The signal is dead for the time being.  Keep an eye on it, if you don't mind.

TO_Choi says:
CTO: No problem, Commander

OPS_Pettigrove says:
CTO:  No, Sir.  All I can determine is it is coming from that general direction.  I'll try to get a precise location.

Host CO_Zax says:
::nods:: Alonzo: That's why we need your help.

Host CO_Zax says:
XO: Commander O'Dunn, please work closely with Mr. Cratcher.

CNS_Luchena says:
::feels great pity for Kerina::

XO_O`Dunn says:
CO: Aye, captain. ::shudders again at the word "closely"::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::isolates the signal from the 6th planet and tries to get a origin point::

TO_Choi says:
::Goes back to monitoring the situation::

Host CO_Zax says:
CNS: Perhaps you can assist, Lt.

Alonzo_Cratcher says:
::looks up to O'Dunn:: XO: Help an Old Man get to the Science Console and I'll try not to forget where I am. ::sighs::

CNS_Luchena says:
::eyes widen in horror::

CNS_Luchena says:
CO:  Certainly.

CMO_Shiar says:
::almost laughs at CNS::

Alonzo_Cratcher says:
::struggles to get up::

CTO_Rofax says:
OPS: Can we determine it from this distance?  Or, do we need to be closer?  ::thinking about probes or pre-existing satellites::

Host CO_Zax says:
::eyes twinkle as she figures that he'll never forget to file a report again::

TO_Choi says:
::Looks over to Cratcher and snickers again:: Self: Haven't seen someone that old in.. ages..

XO_O`Dunn says:
Alonzo: Certainly. ::but can't help an Old Man up, as there isn't one here, but does help an Unbelievably Crotchety Near-Senile and Annoying Venerable Man::

CNS_Luchena says:
::is glad the CO at least is having fun::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
CTO:  The probe we have on the surface may be able to pick it up.  Let me try.

Host CO_Zax says:
*CEO*: Are all the repairs completed?

CEO_Gagne says:
::Walks to the TL with his kit:: TL: Bridge.

CNS_Luchena says:
::wonders just what he could do to help, but can't think of anything.  Decides to just look busy unless Kerina gives him an order::

CEO_Gagne says:
*CO*: 99.9 % Complete, Captain.

Host CO_Zax says:
::is the CO was a telepath she would reply that she always has fun, but as she's not, she wont::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::sends instructions to the probe to isolate and locate the source of the signal::

Alonzo_Cratcher says:
::hobbles over to the Science station and snorts at the CSO::

XO_O`Dunn says:
::hopes he knows how to use the science console and doesn't destroy it with his cane::

CMO_Shiar says:
::watches the old man and shakes head::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::receives the telemetry:: CTO:  Sir, I might have it.

CSO_Hull says:
Cratcher: You mind Sir, breathing on me is no way to say you’re sorry

TO_Choi says:
::Begins to sing to himself softly::

CTO_Rofax says:
::crosses to OPS with great interest::  OPS: What have you got?

XO_O`Dunn says:
::glares reproachfully at the CSO::

Host CO_Zax says:
*CEO*: And why not 100%?

Alonzo_Cratcher says:
::laughs:: CSO: Where you been looking on this planet Sonny ?  You figure out the cause of the tilt yet ?

OPS_Pettigrove says:
CTO:  Definitely not from under the ice ... it appears to be coming from the same mountain where that weapon is located.    ::points to a spot on the map in front of her::

CTO_Rofax says:
::feeling the executive frown beginning to take form::

CEO_Gagne says:
::Walks onto the bridge:: CO: Captain, the ship cannot be 100% repaired, because of the wear and tear on the systems.

CSO_Hull says:
Cratcher:  Obviously a war of some sort, massive destruction on all sides...sort of like a doomsday 

TO_Choi says:
::Cracks his fingers, and keeps on typing:: Self: Nothing yet... 

CMO_Shiar says:
::rocks in chair::

CTO_Rofax says:
OPS: What kind of read do we have on the population down there?

TO_Choi says:
::Monitors life signs, as they continue to drop in the hundreds.::

Host CO_Zax says:
::raises a brow:: CEO: Then your team needs to be quicker, hmm?

Alonzo_Cratcher says:
::shakes head:: CSO: Not THOSE.... THIS one.... ::points::

Host CO_Zax says:
All: Anything yet?

OPS_Pettigrove says:
CTO:  Not much.  Level of technology is late 17th Century.  They are possibly survivors of the holocaust that destroyed the civilization that was there, before the ice age.

TO_Choi says:
TO: All quiet on this end, Ma'am..

XO_O`Dunn says:
::performs the standard function of superior officers since the dawn of time...watching blankly while everybody else does the work::

CTO_Rofax says:
OPS: Anything out of the ordinary?  Bio-signs that do not belong?

OPS_Pettigrove says:
CTO:  That civilization, however, was extremely close to achieving warp technology.  What we're picking up is probably a remnant from that civilization.

CSO_Hull says:
CO:  Captain, the prime directive of non-interference is in affect here, they are non-warp society...

Alonzo_Cratcher says:
CSO: There's just too much.... whatever knocked this planet off its kilter could not have happened at their level of technology...

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::scans::

CEO_Gagne says:
CO: Quicker?  99.9% is way over peak efficiency, Captain.

Host CO_Zax says:
XO: Your opinion on the PD, Commander?

CMO_Shiar says:
:: does what all CMO's have done from the dawn of time... looks at the crew hoping one will have a leg fall off::

CSO_Hull says:
OPS:  What is your thought of transmitting those command codes...see what transpires

OPS_Pettigrove says:
CTO:  No, Sir.  I'm not reading any anomalous biosigns.

CTO_Rofax says:
CO: Captain, we have traced the weapon to a specific location.  We are continuing to pour over the data at this time.

XO_O`Dunn says:
CO: My opinion...? It's a good idea?

OPS_Pettigrove says:
CSO:  It would confirm whether or not those codes initiated a launch that destroyed both planets.

Alonzo_Cratcher says:
::looks to O'Dunn:: XO: Are all your officers this good at ignoring old men Lassie?

TO_Choi says:
::Has reviewed all data available, and still no answers::

CMO_Shiar says:
ALL: anybody missing any limbs? A head maybe?

Host CO_Zax says:
::raises a brow:: XO: Commander O'Dunn, you cannot be that dense, I'm sure. Your opinion on the validity of the enforcement of the PD in this situation.

CTO_Rofax says:
OPS: We are missing something.  Can you get a fix on the approximate age of the weapon itself?  Were sensors able to detect any residual trace elements from it?

XO_O`Dunn says:
Alonzo: Depends on the old man, I suppose. And my name's not "Lassie".

CSO_Hull says:
CO:  Captain, Mr. Pettigrove and I believe transmitting the command codes that we located, on broad spectrum frequencies might lead us to the source

CNS_Luchena says:
CMO:  All together here.

CEO_Gagne says:
::Looks at the CMO:: CMO: All faculties working.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
CTO:  We weren't able to scan that accurately, Commander.

XO_O`Dunn says:
CO: I just don't understand why it's an issue. Unless we have irrefutable proof that some external force has tampered with them, it's clear we can't do anything.

TO_Choi says:
::Slumps back in his chair::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
CSO:  It might also launch whatever weaponry those satellites have left.

Host CO_Zax says:
CSO: Understood. At your discretion, but go to red alert first.

CMO_Shiar says:
SELF: damn

CTO_Rofax says:
OPS: Any chance you can reconfigure the probe to scan the weapons molecular make-up?

OPS_Pettigrove says:
CTO:  I can try.

CSO_Hull says:
XO:  Commander, recommend red alert

Alonzo_Cratcher says:
::bangs his cane on the console:: CSO: This old fart claims that these folks did NOT have enough technology to do this damage to their own planet... From my million years of experience and a HUGE gut feeling I claim someone else did that... Can someone here prove or disprove my hypotheses?

TO_Choi says:
CMO: Hey Doc.. got anything for a headache in that bag of tricks ??

Host CO_Zax says:
::likes the old fart more and more::

CNS_Luchena says:
Cratcher:  Not I.  ::goes back to preparing his imaginary report::

XO_O`Dunn says:
::nods the red alert order on to OPS::

CTO_Rofax says:
Self: Million huh?  Seems to be under-dating himself....

CSO_Hull says:
Cratcher:  Old fart, I believe you, we need to find out the agency who did

CEO_Gagne says:
::Watches as the Old Fart Bangs on the console::

Alonzo_Cratcher says:
CSO: Verrrry good... it speaks... where are the probes looking for that?  Eh Sonny ?

CMO_Shiar says:
:: pulls out a hypo, checks it over, enters the dose and throws it to the TO:: TO: don't use too much

TO_Choi says:
Self: Lovely, the last thing I need is some fogey on the bridge banging things.. ::cringes::

Host CO_Zax says:
::raises a brow:: CSO: Lt. Hull, you will not address our guest in such a manner, please.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
CTO:  But there is one drawback.  It's very possible that the reconfiguration would made the probe detectable.

CTO_Rofax says:
::watches incredulously as Cratcher shakes his fists and dust appears to fall off of him::

TO_Choi says:
::Catches the Hypo and gives the thumbs up::

CTO_Rofax says:
::grumbles to himself::

CSO_Hull says:
CO:  ::Sighs::  Aye Captain  

OPS_Pettigrove says:
CSO:  I'm ready to transmit the code.

Host CO_Zax says:
TO: I don't think so. ::hold out  a hand::

CSO_Hull says:
Cratcher:  My apology Sir

Host CO_Zax says:
CMO: Do you have a problem, Doctor?

CTO_Rofax says:
OPS: Then we get comfortable.  ::returns to his stations and takes a seat::

CEO_Gagne says:
CTO: Sir, is the Sensor Array still out of alignment?

TO_Choi says:
CO: Hmm ? 

CSO_Hull says:
OPS:  Transmit the code Mr. Pettigrove, all broad-spectrum frequencies for a period of 1 minute

Host CO_Zax says:
TO: You do not self-administer medications.

CTO_Rofax says:
CEO: Not the last I checked... but, it is worth a look after the kick in the teeth that weapon gave us.

TO_Choi says:
CO: Just something for the headache, Ma'am..

Host Karriaunna says:
ACTION:  The code narrows toward the two planets, signals dividing and heading towards computers that have no further weapons to launch.

CMO_Shiar says:
CO: apart from the fact that I have enough adrenaline to save many of the people down there but the bureaucrats say I can't... no

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::transmits the code on all broad spectrum frequencies:: CSO:  Transmitting

CEO_Gagne says:
CTO: I boosted power from the Warp Engines not long ago.

TO_Choi says:
::Glances to the CMO and then hands over the Hypo::

Alonzo_Cratcher says:
CSO: Same question...Where are the probes looking for the EXACT cause Sonny ?

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::sees the result:: Self:  Oh no ....

Host CO_Zax says:
CMO: Your job is here, Lt. That said, you can treat Choi's headache. Last time I checked it was your job.

CSO_Hull says:
Cratcher:  Anything that would appear to be a missile launch, missile doors opening, increased power generation

CMO_Shiar says:
:: administers the hypo:: CO: yes sir

XO_O`Dunn says:
::looks at OPS, frowning::

CSO_Hull says:
::Scanning the planet surfaces::

Host CO_Zax says:
::looks at the XO::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::sees her theory spectacularly confirmed::

CTO_Rofax says:
CEO: I will monitor it, but all should be fine as your team was just working on them last I recall.....  ::wonders if he missed something::

TO_Choi says:
::Smiles, as fresh as rain::

CMO_Shiar says:
TO: if the headaches continue, come see me tomorrow

XO_O`Dunn says:
OPS: What do you mean, "oh no"?

OPS_Pettigrove says:
CSO:  Are you reading this?

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::discontinues the transmission::

TO_Choi says:
CMO: Tomorrow could be too late Doc, I’m fine thanks..

CTO_Rofax says:
::hears "oh no" and holds on tightly to his console::

CEO_Gagne says:
CTO: Aye, I'll monitor from engineering here. ::Heads back to Engineering Station::

CSO_Hull says:
OPS:  Reading what?

TO_Choi says:
CTO: Find anything useful, Sir ?

CEO_Gagne says:
::Flicks his head as he hears 'Oh No'::

CMO_Shiar says:
TO: right ::smiles::

Alonzo_Cratcher says:
::thwaps his forehead:: CO: Captain... down here on this planet... there's a civilization of 17th century Earth... so.... what would happen if you open a simple hailing frequency to the planet below and try to contact. what's left of the former technology?

CSO_Hull says:
OPS:  Mr. Pettigrove, what is it?

OPS_Pettigrove says:
CSO:  The code I transmitted ... it split and went directly towards computer installations on the two devastated planets.

CTO_Rofax says:
TO: I found that if your place your coffee mug here  ::points to spot on the console::  it keeps it warm for hours.

Host CO_Zax says:
Alonzo: My assumption would be that it would remain un-noticed by the civilization.

CSO_Hull says:
OPS:  Uplink the coordinates of the computer installations to my console

Alonzo_Cratcher says:
::nods:: CO: Humor an Old Man.. and try it....

CSO_Hull says:
OPS:  And tacticals

XO_O`Dunn says:
::mutters quietly:: SELF: Unless it starts firing again...

OPS_Pettigrove says:
CSO:  It attempted to give launch instructions to non-existent missiles on the surface.

Host CO_Zax says:
OPS: You heard the man.......

XO_O`Dunn says:
OPS: What is it?

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::sends her findings to both Science and Tactical::

XO_O`Dunn says:
::wonders if she's suddenly turned invisible, and checks::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
XO:  Sir.  I believe that the signal I picked up from the 6th planet initiated a launch of missiles on both planets.

CTO_Rofax says:
::starts humming a tune that actually sounds good against the blaring klaxons::

XO_O`Dunn says:
OPS: Interesting...have we determined what initially sent that signal?

TO_Choi says:
CTO: Ah.. that is... interesting.. Sir

CEO_Gagne says:
XO: Sir, is it what I think it is?

XO_O`Dunn says:
CEO: Is what what you think it is?

TO_Choi says:
::Reads over OPS files::

CTO_Rofax says:
TO: With the PD in effect, treading lightly is about the best we can manage for now.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
XO:  No, Sir.  I can tell you that it comes from the vicinity of the mountain we were scanning earlier.

Alonzo_Cratcher says:
OPS: Humor an Old Man Child...and Hail the 6th planet please....

CEO_Gagne says:
XO: More damage to the ship?

XO_O`Dunn says:
SELF: But what cause it to be sent?

XO_O`Dunn says:
CEO: Sorry, I don't know what you're talking about. You'll have to explain.

TO_Choi says:
CTO: Good point.. but look at this ::Points to the console:: Casualties.. dropping by the second..

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::CO:  Sir?

CSO_Hull says:
XO/CO:  I believe that the 17th century society found on the planets is a result of a nuclear winter centuries ago caused by a massive war on these planets, the current society is the survivors of that lost war

Host CO_Zax says:
::looks at her:: OPS: I did ask you to do as he asked.........

CTO_Rofax says:
TO: It is not our fight, Lt.  Best to ignore it....  ::face is expressionless::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::hails the 6th planet::

XO_O`Dunn says:
CSO: But that doesn't answer why it launched an attack at the other two, does it?

TO_Choi says:
::Watches as the hum turns into a solemn expression:: CTO: Of course, Sir.

Alonzo_Cratcher says:
::shakes head and mumbles:: Self: Anyone home?

CSO_Hull says:
CO: We are investigating a war that occurred centuries ago....a triad attacking the other two

OPS_Pettigrove says:
XO:  Sir, if I may.  I don't think it was intentional.  I believe it may be a remnant from the ancient civilization.

CEO_Gagne says:
XO: If I am correct, in assuming that we activated some device, it can... home in on the ship if the device is metallic specific.

Host CO_Zax says:
CSO: And the triad was located where?

XO_O`Dunn says:
OPS: Understood, but something had to trigger it.

TO_Choi says:
::Begins feeling helpless:: Self: This is rather disarming..

XO_O`Dunn says:
CEO: Ok.... ::not sure where the CEO is coming from or going::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::shakes her head in confusion:: Cratcher: Sir, I'm getting a response of some kind but I can't understand it.

CSO_Hull says:
CO:  The planets that have the desolation...the current society is what was left and continued from bear skins and knives to their present,...17th century

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::tries the UT to see if the response can be deciphered::

Alonzo_Cratcher says:
::almost screams:: OPS: I knew it !!  Put it in that translator of yours... HURRY !!!

Host CO_Zax says:
::sits forward in her seat::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
Cratcher:  Already doing that.

TO_Choi says:
CTO: Well.. there isn't much more I can do at this time.. ::Points to his failures::

XO_O`Dunn says:
::listens::

CTO_Rofax says:
TO: Lt, ready weapons.

TO_Choi says:
CTO: Hmm? on it..

TO_Choi says:
::Preps Phasers and readies Torpedoes::

Host Drewers says:
COMM: Pendragon: This is Drewers of the high council.  What do you want?  Who are you? Go away... you are not wanted here.

CTO_Rofax says:
TO: Hot standby.... let's see where this goes....

CEO_Gagne says:
::takes a seat:: XO: Sorry, sir.  Just a bit exhausted.

CNS_Luchena says:
::listens to the message::

Host CO_Zax says:
::raises a brow:: OPS: Back track that signal, I need a location.

Alonzo_Cratcher says:
All: YES !!!!!!!!!!! Of course !!!  I knew it !

TO_Choi says:
CTO: Got it.. ::Runs a little energy through the phaser arc::

XO_O`Dunn says:
::raises an eyebrow at the CEO::

Host CO_Zax says:
CNS: Can you get anything?

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::backtracks the signal::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
CO:  On it, Sir

Alonzo_Cratcher says:
::sits down next to the Captain panting::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
CO:  Captain, it's coming from the mountain

CNS_Luchena says:
::shakes his head at the CO::

Host CO_Zax says:
COMM:Drewers: This is Katia Zax, Captain of the Pendragon. Can you please identify what high council you represent?

CTO_Rofax says:
::looks to Cratcher and wonders if his Depends is full::

CEO_Gagne says:
XO: been a long 2 hours, sir.

Alonzo_Cratcher says:
::sits down on the XO's chair and waits::

CNS_Luchena says:
CO:  Actually Sir.  Just going from the voice, its seems to have a note of both anger and fear.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
CO:  It's a live signal, not a recording, Sir.  Someone is down there.

Host CO_Zax says:
::smiles at Cratcher::

CSO_Hull says:
OPS:  Sure it isn’t a self-aware computer?

CNS_Luchena says:
::overhears OPS::

Host Drewers says:
COMM: CO:  It does not matter.  You are violating our area.  Stay away, or fall fate to the others.

CNS_Luchena says:
::decides to risk it and try and sense a consciousness down there::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
CSO:  I can't determine that.  All I can determine is that the signal is live, not recorded.

Host CO_Zax says:
XO: Do they have any weapons left?

XO_O`Dunn says:
CO: As far as I know, yes.

CNS_Luchena says:
::concentrates::

CMO_Shiar says:
CO: I’d say that was a confession if you ask me.

CNS_Luchena says:
::looks surprised::

TO_Choi says:
::While working, hears the voice of these 'Drewers'::

Host CO_Zax says:
COMM:Drewers: It seems to me that we are in Federation space and have a right to be here. You have committed genocide for what is apparently the third time. We cannot sit by and allow you to continue to attack helpless civilizations.

CTO_Rofax says:
TO: Reinforce forward shields.  I don't like where this is headed.

CNS_Luchena says:
CO:  Sir, I'm sensing many minds down there.  I think from where ever the transmission is originating from.

Host CO_Zax says:
::looks at the CTO:: CTO: Power up weapons, let them know what we have, but do NOT fire.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
CO:  And they used the planets own command codes to destroy them ... ::shudders::

TO_Choi says:
CTO: Acknowledged Sir, Reinforcing advance shields..

Host Drewers says:
COMM:  CO:  We do not know what a federation is and have no ties or obligations to one.  We were and are protecting ourselves and will continue to do so.

Host CO_Zax says:
FCO: Prepare evasive maneuvers.

CNS_Luchena says:
::tries unsuccessfully to shield himself from the consciousnesses of the dying on the other worlds::

CSO_Hull says:
XO:  Commander, I recommend we depart, there is nothing we can do here, the ship is at risk

XO_O`Dunn says:
::doesn't like the direction this conversation is heading::

Alonzo_Cratcher says:
::shakes head and whispers:: CO: No..... no weapons... these folks are paranoid enough....

TO_Choi says:
CTO: Weapons are charged, Sir..

Host CO_Zax says:
OPS: Break radio silence long enough to send an encrypted message to SFC requesting they send in some ambassadors.

CTO_Rofax says:
CO: Captain, weapons are at hot standby.  We can run a small power surge through the array and all forward torpedoes are loaded.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
CO:  Aye, Sir.

CNS_Luchena says:
::closes his mind as he can't take it any longer::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::prepares the encrypted message and sends it to SF::  CO:  Message sent, Sir.

Host CO_Zax says:
COMM:Drewers: We mean you no harm. You attacked our ship with no reason.

CNS_Luchena says:
::takes a deep ragged breath::

CTO_Rofax says:
::nods to Choi to lay in attack patterns around the weapon's perimeter.

CEO_Gagne says:
::Sighs, then swings around to his console and taps into the Warp Power, Powering down non-essential system::  XO: Emergency Power diverted to Tactical and Propulsion systems.

XO_O`Dunn says:
::nods to the CEO::

Alonzo_Cratcher says:
::sighs and waits for the shooting to begin and looks for the escape pods::

Host Drewers says:
COMM: CO:  You were in our space, using your own weapons upon our villages... we picked it up.  We defended our selves and will continue to do so.

Host CO_Zax says:
COMM:Drewers: The people of the other planets did nothing to you. Why would you annihilate them?

TO_Choi says:
::Nods in return, inputting a conservative attack pattern, that would hope to destroy this weapon, if fired::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
CO:  The hole we drilled in the mountain ... they interpreted it as hostile ...

Host Drewers says:
ACTION:  The SO finds himself in sickbay with a very upset stomach.

TO_Choi says:
CTO: I can run some more power through the arc.. if need be..

Host CO_Zax says:
COMM:Drewers: We were not aware of your people's presence within the mountain. We did not mean to harm anyone. My apologies for any misunderstanding.

Host Drewers says:
COMM: CO:  Could you guarantee they would not?  They are no better then those here.  We just made sure nothing happened again.

CMO_Shiar says:
<Dr. Nick>:: walks up to SO and starts scans::

CTO_Rofax says:
::runs a repeating power surge through the phaser array, just large enough to set off some curiosities on the surface::  TO: Monitor their energy readings.  Any surges detected from the planet's core will be a sign they are powering up to fire.

XO_O`Dunn says:
::wonders why the CO is bothering to apologize to genocidal loons::

TO_Choi says:
CTO: Aye.. I’ve locked onto the weapons readings..

Alonzo_Cratcher says:
::raises both eyebrows:: Self: That was too easy

Host CO_Zax says:
::shakes her head sadly:: COMM:Drewers: You killed millions out of fear. We are here to help, not create more harm.

CMO_Shiar says:
<Dr. Nick>SO: hmm. ::administers a hypo:: this should do but if not, come in again tomorrow.

Host Drewers says:
COMM:  CO:  Your apology would be accepted... if you would go away and leave us alone.   Destroy what you fear, and it won't destroy you captain.

Alonzo_Cratcher says:
::chuckles::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::goes pale as the enormity of what has happened sinks in::

Host CO_Zax says:
Comm:  Drewers: In your case, I'm afraid what you fear the most is others like yourselves.

XO_O`Dunn says:
::feels the urge to wipe this "council" off the planet::

CTO_Rofax says:
TO: Good.  Now see if it is possible to isolate the main power feed to the weapon from the core.  We may need to simply disable the weapon.

Host Drewers says:
COMM:  CO:  Exactly.  Now leave and all will go according to plan and we will maintain our peace.

CMO_Shiar says:
::notices Pettigrove's new colour and goes over to her:: OPS: hey, you alright?

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::nods:: CMO:  Yeah.

Host CO_Zax says:
Comm: Drewers: You are a sad people. One day, another civilization will come along that fears you......and may god have mercy on your souls.

Host Drewers says:
COMM:  CO:  And we intend to be prepared.

Host CO_Zax says:
::sighs:: OPS: Notify SFC of our departure.

Host CO_Zax says:
FCO: Set course for SB 78. Maximum warp.

CSO_Hull says:
::Takes a deep sigh of relief::

CNS_Luchena says:
CO:  I suggest we set up warning beacons around the system, Sir.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
CO:  Aye Sir.  ::notifies SFC of the ships departure::

XO_O`Dunn says:
::blinks::

CTO_Rofax says:
::thinks to self::  We're leaving?    So much for General Order Two.....

CMO_Shiar says:
CO: are we just going to leave the other worlds?

CEO_Gagne says:
CO: Warp Power on your order, Captain.

TO_Choi says:
CTO:  Nothing we can do for the time being.. not by ourselves anyway  ... we can't risk being fired on again...

Alonzo_Cratcher says:
CO: My official recommendation is Starfleet begins policing this planet.... putting them in quarantine and protecting the other 2 from destruction from this race.

CTO_Rofax says:
::grumbles inwardly::  TO: Lt, prepare to power down weapons once we are clear of the system.

Host CO_Zax says:
All: We are sending in some medical ships. The CMO will begin to beam down as much help as possible in the meantime.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
CO:  Maybe Starfleet could send someone to help the survivors from the two worlds.

TO_Choi says:
::Sighs:: Self: Damn... I couldn't even do a thing..

TO_Choi says:
::Prepares to power down weapons::

Host CO_Zax says:
CMO: Keep incognito, Doctor.

CNS_Luchena says:
CO:  Permission to assist the CMO, Sir?

Host CO_Zax says:
Alonzo: Agreed.

CMO_Shiar says:
CO: thank you sir.

CTO_Rofax says:
::begins deactivating the majority of the weapon's locks, leaving the main one of the power source until the last possible moment::

Host CO_Zax says:
CNS: Permission granted. We will pull back out of weapons range until the medical ships arrive.

XO_O`Dunn says:
::wanders over to the CO:: CO: Is it just me that thinks the only real solution is to deal with this "council"?

TO_Choi says:
CTO: What a shame.. there is so much we could have done.. if it wasn't for that blasted directive anyways..

CNS_Luchena says:
::gets up preparing to follow the CMO::  CMO:  Don't worry.  I have medic training.

CTO_Rofax says:
::simply nods::  TO: You have station.  I'll be in my office.   ::stands and exits to the TL::.

CMO_Shiar says:
CNS: lets go then . OPS: I loaded up cargo bay 2 with the supplies we'll need. you couldn't beam them down could ya?

Host Drewers says:
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