U.S.S. Pendragon
10310.04

Guest Starring:
Jan as EO_Tribble 

Host Cat says:
The Pendragon is enroute to the newly rechristened planet of Pendragonia to investigate a colony of what appears to be their own children....children who claim to have been dropped off there decades in the future.

Host Cat says:
These children are now older than their "parents" and have gone on to create new lives for themselves, lives that include children of their own.

Host Cat says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<Tomorrow's Children Part 2>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Host Cat says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<Resume Mission>>>>>>>>>

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::is sitting at her station staring at the list still not believing it::

FCO_Jokeg says:
::at Flight Control, there but not really there::

CTO_Hull says:
::leaves his office and walks towards his quarters::

CMO_Shiar says:
:: in sickbay::

CNS_Luchena says:
::in his office trying to concentrate during a session::

XO_Rofax says:
::seated in the first available chair, re-reading the Mission data for the sixty-third time::  Self: Unbelievable.....

Host Cat says:
Action: The CMO is looking at DNA samples sent over from SFC.

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
::sitting in the center chair, feeling very slow::

FCO_Jokeg says:
CO: ETA 20 minutes Captain...is it possible that I decrease speed?

CTO_Hull says:
::enters his quarters::  *Computer* :  Lights, 50% illumination

CMO_Shiar says:
:: analyses the initial results::

CNS_Luchena says:
::wraps up the session and apologizes for his lack of attention::

Host Cat says:
Action: Hull's lights go on.

XO_Rofax says:
::toggles his screen to re-display the Medical data once again::

CNS_Luchena says:
::shows the ensign to the door and says goodbye with a few meaningless but encouraging words::

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
FCO: Is there a reason it would not be possible?

CTO_Hull says:
::Walks over to the replicator:: Prime Rib dinner, medium well

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::supposes she'd better do her job .... begins scanning the system::

FCO_Jokeg says:
FCO: Sorry sir...a failed attempt to delay facing my son....

Host Cat says:
Action: The medical data shows what it has shown from the beginning.....a genetic probability of 99.999 percent.

XO_Rofax says:
::actually wonders what running into a brutally honest telepath will be like - "You whine too much... stop feeling sorry for yourself and do something about it" ::  Self: This could be bad.... very bad....

CTO_Hull says:
::Walks over to his dining table, picks up his PADD, begins reading of his children::

Host Cat says:
Action: The Pendragon is winging her way towards her future...or is it her past?

CMO_Shiar says:
Self: hmm    Dr. Nick: I’m going to get new DNA samples, you have sickbay.    :: leaves and heads for a TL::

CNS_Luchena says:
::plops down in his chair and stares into space::

FCO_Jokeg says:
CO: 15 minutes to the system.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
CO:  Scanning the system.

CNS_Luchena says:
::wonders if now would be a good time to confront Kerina::

CNS_Luchena says:
::doubts it but has nothing to lose by trying::

CNS_Luchena says:
::stands up and leaves his office::

CMO_Shiar says:
:: enters a TL:: TL: bridge

Host Cat says:
Action: The scans show nothing.

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
FCO: Drop to impulse once we arrive. ::nods at OPS::

CNS_Luchena says:
::ducks into the TL with Shiar just before the door closes::

FCO_Jokeg says:
FCO: Aye Captain.

CTO_Hull says:
::Gobbles his dinner down while reading::

CNS_Luchena says:
::nods at the CMO in greeting::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
CO:  Captain, I'm picking up a distress signal from the planet ...

XO_Rofax says:
::taps along on the console, scanning for everything, literally::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
CO:  Putting it on speakers.  ::puts the signal on speakers::

XO_Rofax says:
::perks up and listens to the COMM::

CMO_Shiar says:
CNS: ah, just the man I wanted to see

EO_Tribble says:
::in ME::

CNS_Luchena says:
::tries to focus on Shiar::  CMO:  About?

CMO_Shiar says:
CNS: would you mind giving a fresh DNA sample?

FCO_Jokeg says:
::looks over at Pettigrove::

Host Cat says:
Action: The distress call is in Federations Standard. Kerina's voice can be heard.

CNS_Luchena says:
CMO:  Of course.  ::plucks out a hair::  Will this do?

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
OPS: Put it on....

CNS_Luchena says:
::watches the TL doors open onto the bridge.  Hears the distress call::

CMO_Shiar says:
CNS: that'll do

CMO_Shiar says:
:: steps onto the bridge::

CNS_Luchena says:
::exits the TL behind the CMO::

XO_Rofax says:
::looks to the CO at the sound of her voice coming through::

CNS_Luchena says:
::stands and looks at Kerina for a moment::

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
::raises an eyebrow:: OPS: Analyze it for authenticity and dating.

Host Cat says:
Action: "This is Captain Kerina O'Dunn of the USS Pendragon. We have been forced to leave our children here as we are in mortal danger. The entity that has attacked the ship is of great danger to not only us but also the entire known universe.......

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::is analyzing the recording:: CO:  Already on it, Captain.

FCO_Jokeg says:
::eyes widen::

CNS_Luchena says:
::listens but watches Kerina::

Host Cat says:
....should we fail to defeat this entity and rescue our children, we ask that, if there is a Federation to return to, that the children are returned to our families."

XO_Rofax says:
::fights the urge to speak up to the COMM, but does stand::

FCO_Jokeg says:
::is getting a temporal headache::

Host Cat says:
Action: The message is repeated.

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
::listens::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
CO:  This is authentic.  The computer has identified the person speaking as you, Captain.

XO_Rofax says:
Self:  Automated....  ::curses to himself::

EO_Tribble says:
::checking intermix ratios or something::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
CO:  As to the date ... the computer is still working on that.

XO_Rofax says:
::attempts to get a fix on the date as well::

FCO_Jokeg says:
CO: ETA 5 minutes Captain.

CTO_Hull says:
::Walks over to the replicator and places his plate into it, walks out to the corridor

CMO_Shiar says:
ALL: I’m going to need fresh DNA samples from everyone

EO_Tribble says:
::checks if temporal distortion has had any effect on engineering systems::

CNS_Luchena says:
::realizes he's standing there staring at Kerina like the village idiot.  Moves to his seat::

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
::would frown, but for some reason can't seem to manage it:: FCO: Drop to impulse and enter standard orbit. OPS: Hail the colony when we are in range.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
CO:  Computer confirms this was sent on Stardate 12302.25 ... 20 years into the future ...

XO_Rofax says:
::is tempted to blow his nose on the Doc's sleeve, but restrains himself:: CMO: Sure, what do you need?

FCO_Jokeg says:
CO: Dropping to impulse.::takes them out of warp::

CTO_Hull says:
::enters a TL::  *Bridge*

OPS_Pettigrove says:
CO:  Hailing the colony ::hails the colony::

EO_Tribble says:
::monitoring warp intermix::

CNS_Luchena says:
::leans over and speaks softly::  CO:  I need to have a word with you.

CMO_Shiar says:
:: walks up to the XO and takes a swab out of the med kit.:: XO: a mouth swab should cover it

EO_Tribble says:
::wonders if ship's systems technology has gone into the future, too::

XO_Rofax says:
::pauses to allow the Doc to swab::  CMO: Anything else?

FCO_Jokeg says:
::brings the ship into standard orbit::

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
CNS: You did not choose the best time, counselor.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
CO:  Captain, this is curious .... Scans show a mix of technologies on the surface ... some of it advanced, completely lacking in other areas.

FCO_Jokeg says:
OPS: Sounds like they have separated into tribes so to speak.

CMO_Shiar says:
:: swabs::  XO: that should cover it  :: moves on to Pettigrove::  OPS: I’m going to need to take a mouth swab for DNA tests

OPS_Pettigrove says:
CO:  And I am reading 75 lifeforms on the surface.

CTO_Hull says:
::Exits the TL onto the Bridge...walks over to the Tactical console and logs in::

CNS_Luchena says:
CO:  It never is the best time.  At your convenience then.

Host Quinn says:
COMM:Pendragon: This is Quinn O'Dunn Luchena.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::nods:: FCO: Could be.

CNS_Luchena says:
::startles at the name::

XO_Rofax says:
OPS: Can we discern what is advanced and what is lacking?  ::taps away on the console in front of him::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
CO: Sir, I have a reply from the surface.  You will be speaking to Quinn O'Dunn Luchena.

FCO_Jokeg says:
CO: We are in standard orbit Captain.

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
COMM: Pendragonia: This is Captain O'Dunn of the U.S.S. Pendragon.

EO_Tribble says:
::decides all the action is on the bridge, so goes there::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
XO:  I can certainly try to find out. ::narrows scans::

CTO_Hull says:
XO:  Commander, we are the only vessels in the system

CNS_Luchena says:
::whispers::  CO:  Check out his ears.  That's what I want to talk to you about.

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
::wishes her headache would go away::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::puts Quinn on-screen::

EO_Tribble says:
::takes engineering station on the bridge::

Host Quinn says:
Action: Luchena appears on the screen. He is obviously of Vulcan/mixed heritage.

CNS_Luchena says:
::looks up as the image of his son appears::

EO_Tribble says:
::admires the sexy Luchena on the screen::

Host Quinn says:
Action: He eyes his "mother" coldly.

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
::doesn't even raise an eyebrow::

CMO_Shiar says:
:: waits patiently::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
XO:  Sir ... they have things that were left behind with the children.  The communications equipment they are using appear to be Bolian ...

FCO_Jokeg says:
::looks at the person on the view screen::

CNS_Luchena says:
::looks over at Kerina trying to gauge her reaction::

Host Quinn says:
COMM:CO: So, mother, you have finally deigned to return? How...typical.

XO_Rofax says:
::waits for the temporal door to slam in their faces::  CTO: Very good.  Continual sweeps of the area.  We do not know when, where, or what in regards to this entity.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
XO:  They also have equipment that they have built themselves.  It's a real mix, Sir.

CTO_Hull says:
XO:  Aye, continual scans....::looks at the main viewer::  himself:  this should prove an interesting Pendragon day::

EO_Tribble says:
::analyzes the engineering data from the planet below::

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
COMM: Pendragonia: I would not know if it were typical, as I currently have no children. To put it bluntly, we have been sent to determine why your colony exists.

Host Quinn says:
Action: A tall, striking looking redhead appears behind Quinn and places a restraining hand on the man's shoulder.

CNS_Luchena says:
::takes a sharp intake of breath::

XO_Rofax says:
OPS: Bolian?  Can you date it?  Everything they developed would be considered a future development.  I am curious how "old" this Bolian equipment is.

EO_Tribble says:
::wonders if a Bolian machete was left::

Host Quinn says:
::raises a brow:: COMM:Pendragon: One would wonder then how you managed to procreate at all.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
XO:  It's current technology, Sir.  I would hypothesize they left it when they found the colony.

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
COMM: Pendragonia: Procreation is irrelevant to our assignment on this vessel, and thus not a valid point of contention.

Host Quinn says:
Action: The woman whispers something in Quinn's ear and he nods tightly.

CNS_Luchena says:
::recognizes Quinn's anger having been abandoned by his mother as well::

CMO_Shiar says:
OPS: I’m going to need a DNA sample

OPS_Pettigrove says:
CMO: Right now? ::looks at him::

CTO_Hull says:
::Scans to a full parsec::

CMO_Shiar says:
OPS: it won’t take a second

OPS_Pettigrove says:
CMO:  Alright ... ::lets him take the sample::

Host Quinn says:
COMM:CO: It is a pity that I share DNA with one so....unacceptable. That aside, we will await your team to come down and do the necessary tests.

CMO_Shiar says:
:: takes the DNA sample::  OPS: thank you. this should help clear this all up

XO_Rofax says:
OPS: Very well.  Update the bio-scans of the inhabitants when you get a free moment.

CNS_Luchena says:
::watches Quinn carefully::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::nods:: XO: Aye, Sir.

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
COMM: Pendragonia: The team will arrive shortly, thank you. ::still dubious on the shared DNA bit:: Pendragon out.

CMO_Shiar says:
:: moves on to the CTO::   CTO: I’m going to need a DNA sample from you

XO_Rofax says:
Self: If that ain't Vulcan in its purest form, I'm not sure what is.....

Host Quinn says:
COMM:CO: Make sure that your team is healthy. Our children have not encountered others before and death is unacceptable.

CTO_Hull says:
CMO:  Feel free Doctor

CMO_Shiar says:
:: takes a sample:: CTO: thank you.

Host Quinn says:
COMM:CO: Luchena out. ::closes the comm::

CNS_Luchena says:
::turns to Kerina::  CO:  I'd like to go down Captain.

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
::overhears Rofax:: XO: A Vulcan would not reveal anger nor irritation.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
Self:  Friendly, isn't he?

CMO_Shiar says:
:: moves on to the CO::  CO: sir, could I have a DNA sample please?

FCO_Jokeg says:
All: I suspect they know little of each of their respective culture...

CNS_Luchena says:
::looks at the FCO and nods::

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
CNS: That is fortunate, since you are part of the away team.

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
CMO: Of course.

XO_Rofax says:
CO: Aye Captain.  Just seemed rather cold.... and undisciplined.

CNS_Luchena says:
::nods at O'Dunn::

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
CTO: Mr. Hull, come with us.

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
XO: Agreed. You have the bridge. ::heads for the lift::

XO_Rofax says:
CO: Aye Captain.

EO_Tribble says:
XO: Doesn't she want an engineer?

CMO_Shiar says:
:: takes the sample::

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
::enters the lift::

FCO_Jokeg says:
::sighs in relief, mumbling::Thank the Black Fleet I am staying here...

CNS_Luchena says:
::gets up and follows Kerina::

CTO_Hull says:
CO:  Aye Captain

XO_Rofax says:
::crosses to the center chair:: EO: Scurry down to the Transporter Room.... the Captain may need you.  ::grins::

EO_Tribble says:
XO: Thanks!

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::looks at the FCO curiously::

CNS_Luchena says:
::turns to Kerina in the lift::  CO:  What's happening to you?

EO_Tribble says:
::scurries::

CMO_Shiar says:
XO: what do you make of that?

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
CNS: Counselor?

FCO_Jokeg says:
::looks over at Pettigrove::

CNS_Luchena says:
CO:  Where did the Vulcan DNA come from?

OPS_Pettigrove says:
FCO: You said something?

XO_Rofax says:
CMO: Of what Doctor.... there are so many things that require explanation....  ::sighs::

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
CNS: Assuming the male is indeed my offspring, myself, obviously.

FCO_Jokeg says:
OPS: I am in no hurry to go down there.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
CMO:  Doctor, I have some additional bio-scans of those on the surface ...

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
TL: Transporter Room.

CMO_Shiar says:
XO: I’m afraid that this DNA will go with the claim of the people on that planet. disproving it will be very hard

Host Quinn says:
Action: The turbolift zips along.

FCO_Jokeg says:
::sits back, staring at the planet surface::

CTO_Hull says:
::looks at the Captain out of his corner of his eye::  

CNS_Luchena says:
CO:  You're changing.  Why?  How?

OPS_Pettigrove says:
FCO: Neither am I.  I'm not sure if I want to meet my children ... who incidentally are older than I am ...

CMO_Shiar says:
OPS: patch them through to sickbay. I’ll look at them when I go down there

FCO_Jokeg says:
OPS: I suspect they will not be happy with us.

Host Quinn says:
Action: The captain's hair isn't quite covering her one ear...which appears to be slightly pointed.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::grins at the CMO:: CMO: Already done, Doctor.  They'll be there when you get back.

XO_Rofax says:
CMO: DNA is not as sacred as it used to be.  A glass, a uniform, the medical database.... hard to say exactly where this DNA originated from.

CNS_Luchena says:
::notices the ear::

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
::raises an eyebrow, looking at Mikal, suddenly looking strikingly Vulcan:: CNS: Perhaps you recall the Vulcan Flu I contracted some time ago?

OPS_Pettigrove says:
FCO:  Well, if Quinn is any example then I'd say you're right ...

EO_Tribble says:
<EO_Mays> * Engineer Tribble, you are needed in Main Engineering.

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
::exits the lift, heading for the transporter::

EO_Tribble says:
::turns and heads to ME::

CMO_Shiar says:
XO: my current theory on this is clones made from 2 parents. why someone would want to do it though...

CNS_Luchena says:
::nods and follows Kerina::  CO:  What about it?

FCO_Jokeg says:
::sighs::

CTO_Hull says:
CO:  Captain, how are we going to approach this?  First contact or a family reunion?

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
CNS: Did it ever occur to you to wonder why I was infected at all?

OPS_Pettigrove says:
CMO:  Wouldn't you pick up markers in their DNA if they were cloned?

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
CTO: First contact. It cannot be a reunion if we have never met.

CMO_Shiar says:
<Dr. Nick> :: goes over the DNA samples that have been sent down::

CNS_Luchena says:
CO:  Of course it did.  You must be part Vulcan.  But it wasn't noticeable before.

CMO_Shiar says:
OPS: the fact that they used more than 1 parent would make markers harder to find

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
CNS: The only treatment for the Vulcan flu is an old retrovirus.

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
::steps onto a transporter pad::

CNS_Luchena says:
::wishes she would get to the point::  CO:  And?!

XO_Rofax says:
CMO: I do not know Doctor, I do not know....  ::sighs::

EO_Tribble says:
<EO Mays> I don't know, Tribble, it could be something caused by the temporal situation..... or ..... I just don't know.

CTO_Hull says:
CO:  I have relatives on Earth that I've never met, but they showed up in Massachusetts once at a family reunion ::frowns::

CNS_Luchena says:
::gets on the transporter pad as well::

CMO_Shiar says:
<Dr. Nick> *CMO*: you're going to want to look at the CO's DNA sample. I’m sending it to the bridge.

EO_Tribble says:
::looks where Mays is pointing at the panel::

CMO_Shiar says:
*Nick*: Ok

CNS_Luchena says:
::turns toward Hull with a very strange look on his face::

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
CNS: By its nature a retrovirus rewrites genetic code to "correct" a particular flaw.

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
TRChief: Energize.

CNS_Luchena says:
::eyes widen as he starts to understand::

FCO_Jokeg says:
::fingers drum the edge of his console::

CNS_Luchena says:
CO:  You mean you're becoming a Vulcan?

Host Quinn says:
Action: The team is transported down to the surface.

CNS_Luchena says:
@::materializes::

CMO_Shiar says:
:: stares at the DNA sample taken from the CO. it shows that her DNA has mutated more than feared::

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
@::right after materialization, gets a real throb in her headache and staggers very slightly for a moment::

Host Quinn says:
Action: The Pendragon suddenly loses power.

FCO_Jokeg says:
::his console blanks out::

CNS_Luchena says:
@::moves to steady Kerina::

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
@CNS: At my last treatment, my DNA was 78% Vulcan.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
Self:  What the!!!!!!!! ::desperately tries to restore power::

CMO_Shiar says:
:: looks around::

EO_Tribble says:
::trying to discern why Pendragon is losing power::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
*EO*:  Engineering, we're losing power on the Bridge!

EO_Tribble says:
::transferring main systems to aux power

CNS_Luchena says:
@CO:  Your tissue is changing?  ::looks worried::

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
@COMM: Pendragon: We have arrived on the surface and will update you within an hour.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::tries to engage the overrides to restore power::

Host Quinn says:
Action: The Away Team materializes at the edge of the colony. They can see the huts and houses ahead. Children are playing, people are laughing. The colony seems to be a peaceful and happy place.

EO_Tribble says:
*OPS* On it already.   Have transferred aux power to main systems.

XO_Rofax says:
Computer: Emergency Power!

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
@::stands steadier now, looking around, then pointing at the colony:: ALL: This way. ::heads that way::

FCO_Jokeg says:
XO: She won't answer the helm!

Host Quinn says:
Action: As they walk, they notice a flower covered tombstone nearby. Obviously well tended.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
XO:  Overrides having no effect ... we are still losing power.

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
@::wonders why the ship hasn't acknowledged:: COMM: Pendragon: Pendragon, acknowledge.

CNS_Luchena says:
@::frustration at Kerina's lack of a response gives way to expectant curiosity as he follows::

CNS_Luchena says:
@::stops to read the tombstone::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
XO: Comms are down. ...

XO_Rofax says:
ALL: What was that?  ::crosses to the ENG console and rips open a cover::

Host Quinn says:
Action: Emergency power fails.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
XO:  Emergency power failing!

EO_Tribble says:
*OPS* Recommend we switch non-essential systems to stand-by for better utilization of power until we figure out what's causing this.

CMO_Shiar says:
:: sits down slowly::  Self: this could get bad

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
@::also takes a peek at the tombstone while waiting for an answer::

EO_Tribble says:
::sees that comm is dead::

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
@ALL: We seem to have lost contact with the ship.

XO_Rofax says:
OPS/FCO: Head for the Shuttlebay.. patch in as many shuttles as possible as a substitute power source.... essential systems only.

EO_Tribble says:
Mays: We have lost all power.

CNS_Luchena says:
@::leans down to pull up a weed::  CTO:  Is the communication system working?

OPS_Pettigrove says:
XO:  Sir, we have no power at all ... that includes life support, Sir.

EO_Tribble says:
<Mays> Life support?

CTO_Hull says:
::taps his comm badge::  CO:  Nothing Captain

XO_Rofax says:
OPS: Understood.... get those shuttles powered up.

FCO_Jokeg says:
XO: Sir we have lost gravity!::grabs his console::

Host Quinn says:
Action: The tombstone reads: Beloved Poppins, Rest in Peace".

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
@::nods:: CTO: Try again at regular intervals.

EO_Tribble says:
::Mays puts on gravity boots and puts a gravity belt around Tribble::

CTO_Hull says:
@CO:  We should have come down in a shuttle...in retrospect

CNS_Luchena says:
@::shudders and stands::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::is hanging onto her console to stop from floating around the room:: XO:  I can't do anything from here ... I need to go down to the shuttle bay.

CMO_Shiar says:
:: floats::

EO_Tribble says:
Mays: Life support is out, too.  Might want to grab an EV suit.

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
@CTO: Retrospection, in this case, does us little good. ::proceeds toward the colony::

XO_Rofax says:
FCO: Assist OPS with the Shuttlebay... travel in twos.

Host Quinn says:
Action: The Pendragon suddenly bucks as if a giant hand has slapped her....she is thrown a light year from her previous position.

FCO_Jokeg says:
::hates zero g, makes his way to a Jefferies tube, his flashlight on::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::loses her hold and flies across the room as the ship is thrown about::

FCO_Jokeg says:
::is slammed against the wall::

XO_Rofax says:
ALL on Bridge: Pair up and make for the Shuttlebay.  ::jolts hard at the violent movement::

EO_Tribble says:
::thrown across the room::

CNS_Luchena says:
@::follows along::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::hits the TL doors head on::

CTO_Hull says:
@CO:  Aye Captain ::looks up in the sky, tracking the Pendragon on his tricorder::

CMO_Shiar says:
SELF: why didn't I insist on going on the away team?

EO_Tribble says:
::Mays and Tribble put on EV suits while working to restore power::

CMO_Shiar says:
:: tries pulling against consoles to get to a JT::

Host Quinn says:
Action: As the trio approaches the colony, they see "familiar" looking faces. A young woman is teaching a class of small children...she looks remarkably like Lt. Hull.

EO_Tribble says:
::sees ship's chronometer going crazy::

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
@::looks for somebody "in charge" to speak to::

CNS_Luchena says:
@::looks at the woman then looks at Hull::

FCO_Jokeg says:
::gets to a Jefferies tube, using the manual control to open it::

XO_Rofax says:
::pushes off the wall and "swims" his way to an emergency pod and tries to power it up::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::is feeling very dizzy but makes her way slowly to where the FCO is::

CNS_Luchena says:
@::feels very unsettled by this whole experience::

Host Quinn says:
Action: The emergency pods are powerless as well.

CMO_Shiar says:
:: goes after the XO::

EO_Tribble says:
Mays: Stick your head out the door and see what's going on in the corridor.

Host Quinn says:
Action: A Klingon male strumming a yukele strolls by singing an Irish folk tune.

XO_Rofax says:
::begins scavenging supplies out the pod, namely breathing apparatus::

FCO_Jokeg says:
::helps Pettigrove to him::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::shakes her head::

CTO_Hull says:
@CO:  Captain, the ship is directly overhead, I've tried to send a commlink up, with no luck....she is still there, although I'm reading no power

EO_Tribble says:
::Mays reports back that crewmembers are headed for the shuttle bay, but aren't sure why.::

CMO_Shiar says:
:: helps scavenge::

FCO_Jokeg says:
::finds two breathing apparatus, hands one to Pettigrove::

Host Quinn says:
Action: The ship suddenly begins to plummet straight down............

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
@CTO/CNS: Perhaps the colonists will have some insight.

CNS_Luchena says:
@Klingon:  Nice instrument.  ::smiles::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::takes it ... then is thrown to the roof as the ship goes down::

XO_Rofax says:
::as down is irrelevant in zero G, remains rather calm::

EO_Tribble says:
::feels the movement of the ship::

Host Quinn says:
Action: A tall blond male walks up to the group and stops.

Host Quinn says:
All: I am Rudy Stockburn.

CMO_Shiar says:
:: doesn't notice a thing::

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
@::looks at the male::

FCO_Jokeg says:
::grabs onto the entrance of the JT::jIyajbe'!!!

Host Quinn says:
Action: The ship continues to plummet.....

CTO_Hull says:
@::stares at the woman that looks like himself, a strange sight to say the least::

CMO_Shiar says:
:: takes a breathing mask for when the air starts to run out::

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
@Rudy: I am Captain O'Dunn of the U.S.S. Pendragon. This is my counselor, Commander Luchena...and my Tactical Officer, Lieutenant Hull. ::gestures appropriately::

CNS_Luchena says:
@::nods at the young man::

XO_Rofax says:
ALL on Bridge:  Evacuate the bridge... get to the Shuttlebay.

CMO_Shiar says:
XO: I suggest we get to the shuttle bay now

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::moves along the tube heading for the shuttlebay::

Host Quinn says:
<Rudy>All: Follow me, please.

FCO_Jokeg says:
::tries to make his way back to Flight Control::

CMO_Shiar says:
:: follows the XO::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
FCO:  Where are you going?

Host Quinn says:
Action: Just as suddenly, all power is suddenly restored to the ship.

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
@::follows:: Rudy: Do you know why we have lost contact with our ship?

FCO_Jokeg says:
OPS: To try manual RCS control!

FCO_Jokeg says:
::falls to the floor with a thud::

XO_Rofax says:
CMO: Let's move Doctor.  ::falls to the floor like a bucket of rocks::  ALL: Ooompf!!

CMO_Shiar says:
:: falls to the floor::

Host Quinn says:
Action: The ship stops falling. She just stops.

CNS_Luchena says:
@::follows along while watching a group of children play.  Wonders if any of them are his grandchildren::

XO_Rofax says:
ALL: Report!  ::pushes himself up, frowning::

FCO_Jokeg says:
::his breathing mask hanging off his face::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::hits the floor ... holds out her arm to stop her fall ::

Host Quinn says:
<Rudy>::looks surprised:: CO: I'm sorry, I do not.

CMO_Shiar says:
:: gets up slowly and sits leaning against a console::

CMO_Shiar says:
ALL: any injuries?

FCO_Jokeg says:
::gets back into his seat, running a diagnostic::

XO_Rofax says:
*OPS* Status.  Where are you?

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
@Rudy: Perhaps someone else may?

Host Quinn says:
Action: Pettigrove's arm snaps with a sharp crack, the bone protruding sharply.

CNS_Luchena says:
@::wonders if they have the equipment necessary to track the ship::

FCO_Jokeg says:
::feels pain in his hand, looks at noticing a dislocated finger, grabs and jerks it with a grunt, putting it back into place::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
*XO*:  I am on ... ::gasps in pain::

Host Quinn says:
Action: Jokeg's finger immediately turns black and begins to swell.::

XO_Rofax says:
*OPS* Pettigrove...  Report!

FCO_Jokeg says:
::sigh, looking at his finger::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::crawls out of the tube her arm hanging limply:: XO:  I'm here .... ::faints::

Host Quinn says:
<Rudy> CO: Perhaps "its" back.

Host Quinn says:
<Rudy>::turns and walks away::

CMO_Shiar says:
:: rushes over to Pettigrove with the med kit and starts working on her::

CNS_Luchena says:
@::wonders what "it" is::

EO_Tribble says:
::working to restore power::

XO_Rofax says:
CMO: Level 1 Tactical Sweep.. scan for all personnel.

FCO_Jokeg says:
::runs over to Pettigrove as well::OPS: Stay still...

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
@Rudy: "It"?

CNS_Luchena says:
@CO:  Whatever their Pendragon was running from presumably.

CMO_Shiar says:
FCO: look after her for a second  :: rushes to tac 1 and runs scan::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::nearly screams when the CMO touches her arm::

Host Quinn says:
Action: As they walk, the people stare and whisper behind their hands.

XO_Rofax says:
*EO* Report.... what is happening down there?

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
@CNS: I was hoping for more details than we already possess.

FCO_Jokeg says:
OPS: Look at me Pettigrove.

EO_Tribble says:
*Bridge* Is anyone there?  If so, I report that power has been restored.  Not sure why, though.

CNS_Luchena says:
@CO:  Perhaps Katherine will have the answers, Captain.

EO_Tribble says:
*XO* Commander?  Good to hear your voice.

Host Quinn says:
Action: Poor Tribble is having a bad fur day.

XO_Rofax says:
::scans like a first year cadet, if it's scanable, I'm scanning it::

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
@CNS: Hopefully we will find out.

FCO_Jokeg says:
::hears his console chime::XO: We have helm control.

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
@::still following Rudy::

XO_Rofax says:
*EO* What happened down there?

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::looks at him .... a look of pure agony on her face::

EO_Tribble says:
*XO* We lost power, now it's back.

CNS_Luchena says:
@::drops his voice::  CO:  How are you feeling with this transformation going on?

FCO_Jokeg says:
OPS: I know it hurts, I broke my arm when  I was a child.

EO_Tribble says:
*XO* Working on an explanation and a way to stop it from happening again.

CMO_Shiar says:
:: rushes back to Pettigrove and administers a pain killer::

XO_Rofax says:
CMO: Get Pettigrove to Sickbay before we lose something else.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
FCO:  Help  ....  me  .....  up .....

XO_Rofax says:
FCO: Location?  Heading?

CMO_Shiar says:
XO: there was nothing on the scans

EO_Tribble says:
::moves ship off aux power::

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
@::hesitates before answering:: CNS: Acceptable.

Host Quinn says:
Action: The trio reaches the hut at the end of the path. Rudy nods and indicates that they should enter.

CMO_Shiar says:
COMP: transport 2 to sickbay

FCO_Jokeg says:
XO: Suggest we go to Red Alert sir .::doesn't move Pettigrove, goes to his console for a location::

CNS_Luchena says:
@::catches the hesitation but decides to let it go for now::

EO_Tribble says:
::May and Tribble step out of EV suits::

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
@::enters the hut::

XO_Rofax says:
::transports the CMO and OPS to Sickbay::

CNS_Luchena says:
@::follows the Captain::

XO_Rofax  (Transporter.wav)

FCO_Jokeg says:
XO: Position 245 mark 13. Roughly 1 light year from the planet.

Host Quinn says:
Action: A young man carrying a spear walks buy right before Hull enters......he looks just like his father.

CMO_Shiar says:
:: gets Pettigrove to a bio bed and works on healing her arm::

EO_Tribble says:
*XO* Chronometer was behaving crazy.  It's normal now, though.   What does the bridge chronometer read?

XO_Rofax says:
FCO: Noted.  Signal Red Alert and prep a shuttle....

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::lies on the bed::

FCO_Jokeg says:
::slaves tactical to Flight Control, sounds Red Alert::

CMO_Shiar says:
OPS: this shouldn't take too long :: smiles reassuringly::

EO_Tribble says:
::checks for temporal field in the vicinity of the planet::

CTO_Hull says:
@::Hull enters the hut::

FCO_Jokeg says:
*Shuttlebay*: This is Jokeg, I need a shuttle warmed up and standing by.

CNS_Luchena says:
@::gasps as he recognizes the people in the hut::

EO_Tribble says:
Mays: Run diagnostics on main systems

XO_Rofax says:
*EO* As far as I can tell, everything is still synchronized....

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
@::looks around::

FCO_Jokeg says:
::shuttlebay crew hears him, goes to work immediately::

FCO_Jokeg says:
XO: Shields and weapons online, we are ready for battle.

CNS_Luchena says:
@::tears start to well up in his eyes::

XO_Rofax says:
::scans the region::  FCO: Take a look... at maximum warp, we are two hours away from the planet.  Run a Level 2 Diagnostic... we need to know if we can move.

CMO_Shiar says:
:: finishes on Jordan's arm::  OPS: that may ache for a while and you'll need to wear a sling

EO_Tribble says:
*XO* Shall I continue reserving power from non-essential systems?

FCO_Jokeg says:
XO: According to diagnostics, we have full power.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
CMO:  You are joking ...

CNS_Luchena says:
@::the word "family" keeps flashing through his mind::

CMO_Shiar says:
OPS: well, it's more optional really?

XO_Rofax says:
*EO* Yes, shut down non-essential systems and unoccupied quarters.  Close the mess and lounge as well.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::gets up off the bed:: CMO: Thank you, Doctor.  ::heads out of sickbay back towards the bridge::

EO_Tribble says:
*XO* Aye, Sir.  Will continue with that protocol.

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
@::wonders why the three aren't saying anything:: Quinn: Tell us about this "thing" that was chasing the Pendragon.

XO_Rofax says:
FCO: Lay in a course for the planet.... Maximum warp.  And get that finger checked out.

FCO_Jokeg says:
*CMO*: I need assistance...

Host Quinn says:
Action: The three of them stare silently at their parents.......

CMO_Shiar says:
*FCO*: on my way

Host Quinn says:
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