U.S.S. Pendragon
10410.16

Host Gilles says:
USS Pendragon - Stardate 10410.16

Host Gilles says:
Distant Cousins, Part 2

Host Gilles says:
The Pendragon have made first contact with the K'Sarn. They claim to have been transplanted from a planet 65 million years ago before a cataclysm destroyed their race.

Host Gilles says:
Luckily the Pendragon is not alone is meeting the new race. A Vulcan, Ferengi and maybe a Romulan ship are witnesses to this historic event.

Host Gilles says:
Let us proceed...

Host Anya says:
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Host CO_Capt_Rofax says:
::emerges onto the bridge from the TL::  CNS: Report...

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::on the bridge at her station::

FCO_LtJg_White says:
::sitting at the helm monitoring the ships' position::

CEO_LtJG_Thraxis says:
CO: All ship's systems online and operating within nominal limits, sir.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::looks startled::  CO:  Ummm... well.... there's six reptilian ships who might be descendants of Earth's dinosaurs.  They want to come home, we think.

Host CO_Capt_Rofax says:
CEO: Excellent.  Let's keep it that way....

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CO:  Oh yeah... and there's a Vulcan ship, a Ferengi ship, and possibly a cloaked ship nearby.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::fills him in on all the details::

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
CO:  Comms and power allocations all show green, Sir.

Host CO_Capt_Rofax says:
CNS: Very well.... Even though they voluntarily left 60 million years prior to the earliest ancestors to the Humans, they expect to be handed the Earth?   ::sighs and moves to the center chair::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CO:  I'm not sure what they expect Sir.  Negotiations haven't progressed that far.

Host CO_Capt_Rofax says:
CNS: Understood.

CEO_LtJG_Thraxis says:
CO: With respect to the Counselor, sir... their representative said they had been evacuated. That might mean by some other race, not necessarily voluntarily.

Host FCO_Krauq says:
#COM: K'Sarn: We of the Ferengi have discovered your home world and would like to give you the coordinates.... at a very reasonable price.

Host CO_Capt_Rofax says:
FCO: Maintain position.  Keep the Pendragon between the K'Sarn and the other vessels.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
OPS:  Could you accidentally block the Ferengi’s communication system?

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
CNS:  I could try ... ::grins::  ::jams the Ferengi comm channels::

FCO_LtJg_White says:
CO: Yes captain.

Host CO_Capt_Rofax says:
CEO: And they never bothered to check back in 60 million years?  I'm not sure it wasn't anything but voluntary.

Host FCO_Krauq says:
#COM: K'Sarn: We of ................

Host FCO_Krauq says:
ACTION: The communication is successfully jammed.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
OPS:  Oops.  ::grins::

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::laughs::  CNS:  Oops, indeed.

CEO_LtJG_Thraxis says:
CO: We should be very careful of assuming anything at all at this early stage, sir.

Host Anya says:
$COM: Ferengi: Krauq: We would gladly........  ::Frowns::  ::looks behind to one of her officers::

Host CO_Capt_Rofax says:
OPS: Secure a channel and scramble the comm to the K'Sarn.  I would like to learn more from them.

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
CO:  Consider it done, Sir.  ::scrambles and secures the channel::

Host CO_Capt_Rofax says:
CEO: Noted Chief.  Have you discovered anything from the vessels.  Those certainly are not of Starfleet design.

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
CO:  Channel secure, Sir.  The Ferengi shouldn't be able to break into the comm ... plus they can't transmit anyway ... ::grins to herself::

Host CO_Capt_Rofax says:
::smiles to OPS::  COMM: K'Sarn:  This is Captain Rofax of the USS Pendragon and representative of the Federation of Planets.  I would like to learn more regarding your long-term intentions.  Please respond.

Host Anya says:
$COM: Pendragon: CO: You have blocked our conversation with that merchant why?

CEO_LtJG_Thraxis says:
CO: Indeed not, sir. The engines seem not to be based on warp design theory at all. They apparently have transwarp conduit technology, but the energy signature of the conduit they came through does not match that of conduits generated by Borg ships.

Host Anya says:
$COM: Pendragon: CO: You have blocked our conversation with that merchant why?

Host CO_Capt_Rofax says:
COMM: K'Sarn:  The Ferengi are in no position to speak on behalf of your planet of origin.

Host Anya says:
$ ::nostrils flare::

Host Anya says:
$COM: Pendragon: CO: They wished to give us what we came for... what more is there?

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::moves to the science console and oversees the search for a suitable uninhabited planet for their "guests", just in case::

Host Anya says:
$COM: Pendragon: CO: You will resume the communication at once.

Host CO_Capt_Rofax says:
COMM: K'Sarn:  They intend to give you coordinates at a price, which I can provide freely.  I only wish to learn more of your intentions and not deprive you of your resources.

Host Anya says:
$COM: Pendragon: CO: We are going home.

Host CO_Capt_Rofax says:
COMM: K'Sarn:  That is understandable.  I only wish to inform you thoroughly of what has transpired since your evacuation.

FCO_LtJg_White says:
::makes sure that the ship remains stationary::

Host Anya says:
$COM: Pendragon: CO: We will listen... much time has probably passed. Is it still capable of supporting life?

Host CO_Capt_Rofax says:
::glances to the alert panel to ensure all the appropriate paranoia levels are activated::

FCO_LtJg_White says:
::looks at the six different sets of evasive maneuvers he has prepared::

Host CO_Capt_Rofax says:
::smiles softly::  COMM: K'Sarn:  Quite so.  I would like to compare your atmospheric requirements with those of the current conditions.  Much has evolved since your evacuation.

Host CO_Capt_Rofax says:
::motions to TAC and SCI behind his back to continue passive scans::

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::closes her eyes as she tries to sense the K'Sarn's intentions::

Host Anya says:
$COM: Pendragon: CO: We can of course determine that when we arrive home. You may now provide us with the coordinates that you volunteered to provide freely.

FCO_LtJg_White says:
::looks around and than pulls up the DNA scan, set the computer to compare it to human, Vulcan and Ferengi DNA samples::

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::opens her eyes as she senses all they want is to go home, as they have stated::

Host CO_Capt_Rofax says:
::continues to smile softly::  COMM: K'Sarn:  It is a long journey.  I would be displeased if the conditions were unsuitable to your needs.  Please let us work together.  If you note your scans of the area, the Pendragon is the only one who remained to greet you.... the others fled in fear.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
~~~CO:  They seem quite single minded.~~~

Host Anya says:
$COM: Pendragon: CO: You wish to barter like the merchant? We are willing to pay. We only wish to return home.

Host CO_Capt_Rofax says:
::glances to the CNS indicating he understands::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::resumes searching the database for a suitable replacement::

FCO_LtJg_White says:
::Sighs and closes the comparison than continues going over the evasive maneuvers::

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
CO:  I get the sense all they care about is going home ... I cannot sense anything else from them.

Host CO_Capt_Rofax says:
COMM: K'Sarn:  I am sorry if I have been unclear.  My deepest apologies.  I only wish to ensure your safe return and that once you arrive, you will not be disappointed about the conditions there.

Host Anya says:
$COM: Pendragon: CO: Yes... yes... yes... this is wonderful diplomatic speeches and we will now undertake to complete the journey. The coordinates please?

Host CO_Capt_Rofax says:
COMM: K'Sarn:  Very well, One moment,  ::motions to mute the comm behind his back::

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::mutes the comm::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CO:  Perhaps its time to be completely honest, Captain?

Host Anya says:
ACTION: The Ferengi begin breaks through the jamming... slowly.

Host CO_Capt_Rofax says:
CNS: You think it is wise?

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
CO:  I agree.  It is possible that they could not survive on Earth.  The climate is probably far too cold for them.

FCO_LtJg_White says:
::transfers the coordinates of Earth to the OPS panel in preparation for transmission::

Host Anya says:
@<F_CO_Krauq> COM:K'Sarn: Anya; ...............lie..................    don't want to.........

Host CO_Capt_Rofax says:
OPS: Have we located any Class M planets of similar composition to Earth circa 65 million years ago....

FCO_LtJg_White says:
CO: From the sound of things we should hurry, sir.

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
CO:  uh oh ... ::tries to prevent the Ferengi from breaking through the jamming::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CO:  I can't predict how they will react Sir.  But I think they have the right to know that the planet is heavily populated by another species, and well defended.

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
CO:  Sorry, Sir.  I'm trying to keep the Ferengi from breaking through the jamming ...

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::scans for a possible world to fit the K'Sarn's needs::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CO:  Perhaps they would find Ferenginar more to their liking.

FCO_LtJg_White says:
::glances at the captain, opens his mouth than shuts it and returns to looking at his console::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::sends the results of the search so far to OPS, so she can save some time:::

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
CO:  I'm scanning for a suitable world now that the Ferengi are once again jammed ....

Host Anya says:
$COM: Pendragon: CO: Explain your actions... they continue to wish to speak with us.

Host CO_Capt_Rofax says:
OPS: I think we have little choice but to give them what they desire.  Send the current climatic schematics of Earth, records of the Third World War, and projections for the next 200 years.  Then send the complete climatic records for Earth.  Bury in the transmission the coordinates for Mars.  Perhaps placing them close, but not quite on Earth will be sufficient.

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
CO:  Got it.  ::begins to compile the message::

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::watches as the computer signals the message is ready:: CO:  Ready to transmit, Sir.

Host CO_Capt_Rofax says:
::continues::  OPS: Send them complete records of Earths most tragic and horrific events of their recorded history.  Show the K'Sarns how awful there home has become....

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CEO:  I don't suppose constructing them a holoenvironment would work... there's so many of them.

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::compiles the new data into the message:: CO:  Anything else?

Host Anya says:
$COM: Pendragon: CO: YOU WILL EXPLAIN !

Host CO_Capt_Rofax says:
OPS: Do not sugarcoat any of the data and do not transmit anything positive of Earth.  Advise we are willing to assist in finding an appropriate planet for them.

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
CO:  I've recorded all you have asked, no more no less, Sir.  Ready to transmit on your signal.

Host CO_Capt_Rofax says:
::nods to OPS::  OPS: Let them see the worst of what Earth had become....

Host Anya says:
$ ::cuts transmission::

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::nods and sends the transmission:: CO:  Sir, they've cut contact.

Host CO_Capt_Rofax says:
::sees the screen go blank::  OPS: Transmit our message again on all known Ferengi wavelengths.  Continue to jam their signal as best as you can.

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
CO:  They're not receiving our transmission ... Sending again on all known Ferengi wavelengths as well as our own.

Host CO_Capt_Rofax says:
OPS: Run an interference pattern on all known wavelengths.  Disrupt all known frequencies.  If they wish to be ignorant of 65 million years of evolution, then do not allow anyone to influence them otherwise.

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
Self:  Uh oh ... CO:  Sir, the K'Sarn have opened a secure channel to the Ferengi ship.  They are jamming my jamming.  Attempting to re-jam ... ::fingers flying over her console::

Host CO_Capt_Rofax says:
OPS: Send a priority one alert to all Federation Outposts and SF Command.  Advised them the Ferengi are going to be escorting the K’Sarn to Earth.

FCO_LtJg_White says:
::monitors the ship wide power flow and checks other normally 'Operations' duties while the OPS manager is busy::

Host CO_Capt_Rofax says:
OPS: Can the Vulcans assist in jamming the Ferengi signal?

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
CO:  I'll try, Sir.  I cannot jam the signal between the Ferengi and the K'Sarn ...  ::attempts to send a priority 1 message to SFC and all federation outposts::

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::sends a hail to the Vulcan ship::

Host CO_Capt_Rofax says:
FCO: Put us between the K'Sarn vessels and the course to Earth.  They will not ignore us forever.

Host CO_Capt_Rofax says:
~~~ K'Sarn:  The Ferengi are not trust-worthy.  The information they provide will be costly and more than likely inaccurate. ~~~

FCO_LtJg_White says:
::nods and moves the ship across the K'Sarn vessels' course to Earth.::

FCO_LtJg_White says:
::recalculates the evasive maneuvers and continues monitoring the mundane OPS duties::

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
CO:  Sir!  The K'Sarn have jammed all subspace channels!  I cannot break through it although I'll keep trying ...

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CEO:  They learn quickly.

Host CO_Capt_Rofax says:
OPS: Noted.  Do not expend more effort than is reasonable.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CO:  Perhaps a communication probe Captain?

Host CO_Capt_Rofax says:
FCO: Back us off and out of weapons range of the K'Sarn.  ::nods to the CNS::

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
CNS:  On it.  ::sends the information she was going to send to Starfleet Command to the CNS station::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::has a communication probe prepared and the message to SF downloaded::

Host CO_Capt_Rofax says:
CNS: Communications probe.  Aft launcher.  Keep the trajectory in line with the Pendragon's current position.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::looks a little overwhelmed::  FCO:  Can you set the probe's course?

FCO_LtJg_White says:
::shakes his head and eases the Pendragon away in reverse from the K'Sarn and maintains the position between the K'sarn and Earth::

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::looks around:: CEO:  I don't suppose Thraxis has any comms experience ...

FCO_LtJg_White says:
CNS: Aye sir.

FCO_LtJg_White says:
::plots a course for the probe to the nearest starbase, Deep Space Four.::

CEO_LtJG_Thraxis says:
OPS: Malia did. What do you need me to do?

Host CO_Capt_Rofax says:
~~~ ::tries to overhear the conversation between the two vessels' CO's:: ~~~

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
CEO:  We need to find a way to break through the K'Sarn jamming.  I've tried everything I know.  Any ideas?

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
FCO:  Launch when ready and let's hope they don't shoot it.

FCO_LtJg_White says:
::looks at the sensor display and shakes his head than asks the computer for an analysis of the 'ripples'::

FCO_LtJg_White says:
::sends a message to the torpedo room to fire the probe::

CEO_LtJG_Thraxis says:
:: thinks :: OPS: Try a Fourier transform in series with a stochastic decoupling filter.

FCO_LtJg_White says:
CO: It would appear that some type of rift is forming.

Host CO_Capt_Rofax says:
CEO: Is it possible to send a disruptive pulse to the Ferengi's comm array?  Better yet.... disrupt that rift.

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
CEO:  Ok.  ::tries what the CEO suggests::

FCO_LtJg_White says:
::Asks the computer to figure out what type of rift::

Host Anya says:
ACTION: As the viewscreen shifts to show the rift.... sensors detect a transwarp conduit forming behind the K'Sarn vessels.

Host CO_Capt_Rofax says:
FCO: Prepare to jump to warp and into the rift ahead of the other vessels.

CEO_LtJG_Thraxis says:
CO: Aye, sir.  :: turns back to his panel ::

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
CO:  Sorry to interrupt, Sir, but how would the K'Sarn react if we fire on the Ferengi vessel ...

Host Anya says:
ACTION: The K'Sarn vessels alter course.

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
CO:  Captain!  We got another transwarp conduit forming!

FCO_LtJg_White says:
::looks at the rift and mutters than accelerates to full impulse::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
FCO:  Has the probe been launched?  ::has a bad feeling the rift might take them to Earth::

Host CO_Capt_Rofax says:
OPS: Try to determine where it leads to.....  I would like to know where we are all headed.

FCO_LtJg_White says:
::plots a course into the 'rift' and shakes his head:: CO: Probe away, warp is out of the question.

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
CO:  I can try.   ::scans the conduit trying to determine its destination::

Host Anya says:
ACTION: One of the K'Sarn vessels grabs the Pendragon with a tractor beam.

FCO_LtJg_White says:
CEO:See if you can get us more power to impulse

FCO_LtJg_White says:
CO: They've got us in a tractor

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::is still at the science console::  CO:  Sir, they've got us with a tractor beam!

CEO_LtJG_Thraxis says:
CO: Trying, sir...   :: taps several commands into his console ::

Host CO_Capt_Rofax says:
::whispers to himself::  ...wimp...  FCO: Full impulse.... break us free.

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
CO:  Sir, I cannot determine where the conduit goes ...

FCO_LtJg_White says:
CO: Already at full impulse.

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::whispers:: CEO:  Looks like we're going for a ride ....

FCO_LtJg_White says:
:: Applies thrusters at random intervals and direction, and engages emergency impulse::

Host CO_Capt_Rofax says:
::curses in some ancient Bajoran dialect::  CEO:  Can you run a feedback loop through the tractor beam?  Break up the signal?

Host Anya says:
ACTION: The tractor beam inverts and the Pendragon is pushed back 500 000 km. Everyone is tossed from one side of the ship to the other.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::goes tumbling across the bridge::

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::is flung from her seat and hits the back wall hard ... slides to the floor stunned::

Host Anya says:
ACTION: The CEO hits the bulkhead with a sickening thud and falls unconscious.

Host CO_Capt_Rofax says:
::watches his coffee and doughnut go tumbling to the deck floor and curses in good ole' fashioned Bronx American::

FCO_LtJg_White says:
::sees the inversion just before he is thrown forward into the console than backward out of his seat::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::crawls his way towards an emergency locker::

Host Anya says:
ACTION: The FCO left shoulder snaps as he hits the CO's chair. His left arm lays limp to his side.

Host CO_Capt_Rofax says:
::looks up from the floor to see the crew being tossed about::  *MED* Medical emergency on the Bridge!  Stat!!

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::pulls himself up and takes out a med kit::

FCO_LtJg_White says:
::looks at his shoulder and wonders what happened to it than winces as the pain hits::

Host CO_Capt_Rofax says:
::wonders how bad the inertial dampeners are going to be after this little jostle::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::calls out::  All:  Anyone hurt?

Host Anya says:
ACTION: The transwarp conduit continues to grow.

Host Anya says:
ACTION: The K'Sarn vessels surround the Ferengi vessel and begin to move to enter the rift.

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::sees the CEO:: CNS:  Over here.  ::crawls over to where the CEO is laying::

Host CO_Capt_Rofax says:
::pulls himself to the conn and tries to lay in a pursuit course::

FCO_LtJg_White says:
::Cradles his arm and crawls back to the helm::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::notices what is happening on the viewscreen::  FCO:  Take your station!

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::makes his way over to the CEO::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::flips open the medkit and removes a tricorder::  OPS:  I have it, Jordan.  Get back to your post.

FCO_LtJg_White says:
::Gives the CO a dirty look and pulls himself into the seat::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::begins scanning the CEO::

Host CO_Capt_Rofax says:
OPS: Hail the Vulcans!  All frequencies.  Intercept the Ferengi vessels and disable the K'Sarn.

Host CO_Capt_Rofax says:
FCO: Very well.  Get after them.  ::stumbles back to his chair::

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
CNS:  Right ... ::stands and makes her way back to her station:: CO:  I can't ... all channels are still jammed!

FCO_LtJg_White says:
::checks the course and changes half of it than re-engages at emergency impulse::

Host Anya says:
ACTION: The K'Sarn vessels begin to enter the rift.

FCO_LtJg_White says:
::all the while managing to keep his left arm still::

Host CO_Capt_Rofax says:
TAC: Disable the K'Sarn's engines!  Phasers to full.

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::slaves tac to her station ... targets the K'Sarn engines and fires phasers::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::looks over the tricorder readings::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CEO:  Thraxis.  Can you hear me?

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::continues trying to break through the K'Sarn jamming::

Host Anya says:
ACTION: All 6 K'Sarn vessels have entered the conduit with the Ferengi vessel.

CEO_LtJG_Thraxis says:
:: stirs, moans, but no answer ::

Host Anya says:
ACTION: The transwarp conduit pulses with energy

FCO_LtJg_White says:
::continues working on cutting down the course as much as he can::

Host CO_Capt_Rofax says:
OPS: Launch a tracking probe and initiate an automated distress signal on the probe itself.  Do not lose them....

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CO:  I have to get the CEO to sickbay.  ::picks up the CEO and tosses him over his shoulder::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::staggers toward the TL::

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
CO:  Aye, Sir.  Launches the probe:: Probe away!

Host CO_Capt_Rofax says:
FCO: Can you follow?  I don't want to lose them!

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::is met by a medical team when the TL opens.  Hands the CEO over to them::

FCO_LtJg_White says:
::dives the Pendragon into the conduit::

Host Anya says:
ACTION: The Pendragon enters the conduit.

Host Anya says:
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