U.S.S. Pendragon
10703.10
“Brilliant, pt 1”
Imposter Director:
Jane

Starring:
Jeff as CO Thraxis
 Keith as CEO Damien 
Coot As Zegnid 
Jane as Dano

Guest Starring:
Sandy as Jordan Thraxis
Lynda as FCO Rochelle
Jan as Ens. Tribble
Steven as Lt Epstien 

Absent: 
 Dylan as CSO Toms 
 Cory as CNS Dawson
Joseph as CTO Nightcloud

Host warp_9 says:
The Pendragon has been on patrol for six days.  So far, nothing much has happened.

Host warp_9 says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<Begin mission >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::in her quarters ... not much going on at the moment::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
::sitting at the helm::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: in his ready room, reviewing department reports ::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::In his office in engineering::

Host Zegnid says:
# ::sputtering along, looking for stuff::

Host Dano says:
#::tinkering with the thing that they found::

Ens_Tribble says:
::in quarters purring softly to Don Ho music::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
::running diagnostics on her navigational systems::

Host Zegnid says:
# ::sees something interesting on scanners and alters course::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::with not much to do, decides to go for a walk::

Host Dano says:
ACTION:  Sensors beep as they do from time to time indicating a ship in range.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
CO: Sir I have a contact on sensors.

Host Dano says:
#::can't see a way to open it, so hits it with a hammer::

Host Zegnid says:
# ::adjusts a few settings, wondering if it will do what the trader said it would::

Host Zegnid says:
# Dano: You are smart. That is strong.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
*FCO*: On my way.  :: leaves the Ready Room for the bridge :: 

Ens_Tribble says:
::TO Dingez, first time on bridge, braces for action::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
*CO*: Aye.

Host Dano says:
#::nods and tries to look smart as he hits it again::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
CO: It is a Pakled ship bearing 109 mark 038 sir.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::gets up and checks the status of a newly repaired power conduit::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: sits in the command chair ::  FCO: Hail them.

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::continues her walk, nodding to the crew she passes::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
CO: Aye sir.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
::opens com::

Host Zegnid says:
# ::doesn't like the results he is getting, so hits the console with his hammer::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
COM: Unknown Vessel: This is the USS Pendragon : Identify yourself.

Host Dano says:
#Zegnid:  It's good to make it go.

Ens_Tribble says:
::leaves quarters to relieve TO Dingez on bridge::

Host Dano says:
#::ignores the funny noise coming from up front::

Host Zegnid says:
# Dano: It is not broken? You can make it go?

Host Dano says:
#Zegnid:  A bigger hammer will make it go.  ::drops his hammer and goes in search of another one::

Host Zegnid says:
# ::hears a pleasing noise and hits the console once more before deciding to go find a bigger hammer too::

Host Dano says:
#::returns to the thing with a bigger hammer, still ignoring the voice coming from the front of the ship::

Ens_Tribble says:
::arrives at bridge, goes to Tactical station::

Host Zegnid says:
# ::looks at the console making noise and strikes it with a hammer::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
CO: No response sir.  Hail them again.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
FCO: Go ahead. Looks like their communications skills have not improved.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
CO: Understood sir hailing them again.

Ens_Tribble says:
CO: Shields, Sir?

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::her meanderings take her to the bridge ... she exits the TL and looks at the view screen::

Host Zegnid says:
# ::manages to break off a piece of the console that looks like it will fit in the thing, so jams it in there::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
Tribble: Not unless they adopt an aggressive posture.

Ens_Tribble says:
CO: Aye, Sir.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
COM: Unidentified Vessel: This is the USS Pendragon: Please Identify yourself.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: turns, smiles at his wife ::

Host Dano says:
#::nods in approval at Zegnid's wisdom and strikes the thing they found with a really big hammer.  Steps back surprised as it lights up::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::moves down to the CO's side::

Host Zegnid says:
# ::turns, smiles at Dano::

Ens_Tribble says:
::makes sure weapons are at the ready::

Host Dano says:
ACTION:  Strange energy readings are now coming from the Pakled vessel.

Host Zegnid says:
# Dano: We are strong. We make it go.

Host Dano says:
#::nods and watches the pretty lights::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
Jordan: Our Pakled friends are not feeling talkative, it seems.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::Notices the action on the engineering board and the Pakled draws closer:: *CO* Anything I need be concerned with up there captain?

Jordan_Thraxis says:
CO:  I've always wondered how they got into space ...

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
CO: Sir I am getting strange readings from the Pakled vessel.

Jordan_Thraxis says:
FCO:  Scan their ship for damage, Lt.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
*CEO*: Not so far, Jose. Stand by.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
*CO*: Damien out

Host Zegnid says:
# ::pushes the shiny, red, candy-like button::

Ens_Tribble thinks:  Self::strange beings, strange readings.... fitting::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
CO: Understood sir.  Scanning.

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::moves over to the Science Station ... looks at the scans::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
::does the scan::

Host Dano says:
ACTION:  There is a massive buildup of an unknown energy source, or maybe its matter, who knows.  Consoles beep berserk-like all over the bridge.

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::hears the strange beeping:: ALL: What the ...

Host Dano says:
ACTION:  The Pakled ship has vanished from sensors.

Ens_Tribble says:
CO: Shields now, Sir?

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::sees the panel light up, hands fly over the console making corrections::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
CO:  I've lost the ship!  It just vanished ...

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
CO: Sir there doesn't seem to be any thing wrong .........what the hell.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
Tribble: At once.   Jordan: See if you can isolate what's causing these malfunctions.

Host Dano says:
ACTION:  The energy surge expands exponentially.

Ens_Tribble says:
::raises shields::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
*CEO*: Jose, what's happening to this ship?

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
CO: This is not good at all.  What the blazes is happening?

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::sees something:: CO:  Captain, sensors read a massive buildup of energy just before the ship disappeared.  And, it's growing exponentially.

Host Dano says:
ACTION:  The Pendragon rocks while the view screen issues a strobe light effect.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
::falls out of her chair and hits the deck hard::

Ens_Tribble says:
::rocks in chair::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::hangs onto the console, somehow maintaining her feet::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
*CO*: An unknown energy signature is overtaking us. I'm trying to isolate it now

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: helps Rochelle up off the deck ::  FCO: Do we have helm control?

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
::gets up with the captains help::

Ens_Tribble says:
CO: Should I target the energy signature, Sir?

Host Dano says:
ACTION:  Everything goes blindly white for moment.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: holds his arm over his eyes ::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::Lets go and covers her eyes ... the flash actually hurt her eyes::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
::shields her eyes instinctively::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
Tribble: Is it localized?

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
CO: Can't see yet.  Trying to focus sir.

Host Dano says:
ACTION:  Everything suddenly returns to normal, except there's a pretty blue planet on the view screen.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
CO: That wasn't there a few minutes ago.

Jordan_Thraxis says:
FCO:  Fix our position.  Where are we?

Ens_Tribble says:
CO: Sir, it's.... uh.... solidified... it seems.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
OPS: Trying to Jordan now.

Host Dano says:
#Zegnid:  It broke.  ::looks at the dead husk of the thing they found.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
Jordan: Damage report?

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::checks for damage and casualties::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
CO/OPS: I don't believe it.  We are orbiting Earth.

Ens_Tribble says:
::prepares to target the planet, if any odd energy signatures arise from it::

Ens_Tribble says:
FCO: Earth?  ::incredulous::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
CO:  Shields are slightly weakened, otherwise no damage.  Sickbay reports several minor bumps and bruises but no serious injuries.

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::tries to get a fix on WHEN they are::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
Tribble: That is what I said Earth.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
FCO: Contact Starfleet Command.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
CO: Understood

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::gets a date reading ... goes pale::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
COM: Starfleet Command: This is USS Pendragon: Please respond.

Jordan_Thraxis says:
CO:  You won't reach Starfleet, Captain.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: turns ::  Jordan: Why is that?

Ens_Tribble says:
FCO: Depending on "when" we are here, we'll need to get away from visibility of the inhabitants.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
OPS: Jordan tell me this is before our time period.

Host Dano says:
#Zegnid:  We must find someone smart to fix it.  ::moves to an unhammered console and starts scanning::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
CO:  Because if this is right, the current date is August 6, 1945 ...

Host Dano says:
ACTION:  Starfleet Command does not receive the hail.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
CO: Sir that time period is right after what they called World War II.

Ens_Tribble says:
Jordan: That was referred to as V E day.

Host Zegnid says:
# Dano: We are Far From Home.  ::doesn't like the results he sees, so hits it with a hammer::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
Tribble: Yes it was Ensign.

Ens_Tribble says:
FCO: The country Germany had just surrendered, but the planet was still at war.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
Jordan: Does the Earth of this time period have the technology to detect us in orbit?

Host Dano says:
#::isn't finding much on his scans.  Lowers his expectations::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
CO: No sir they do not.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
Tribble: Yes you are quite right.

Ens_Tribble says:
::smiles::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::Nods:: All:  It was the day the first Atomic Bomb was dropped ... on a place called Hiroshima, in Japan.

Host Dano says:
#Zegnid:  Here.  ::points to his console::  They know how to make things fly.

Host Zegnid says:
# Dano: Yes. They are strong, they make it smart.  ::adjusts heading::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: relaxes :: All: All right. We just need to make repairs and get back to our own time, then.

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::shakes her head:: CO:  No, Captain.  Space travel is still 20 years away.  They have a primitive form of radar.

Host Dano says:
#::hits the transporter controls with a hammer::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
CO:  Just one question.  How do we do that?

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
CO: Slingshot around the sun.

Host Zegnid says:
# ::feels tingly and smart that they have hammers::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
FCO:  We have no idea how we got here ...

Ens_Tribble says:
CO:  Sensors indicate a transport, Sir.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
OPS: Jordan I know that but the only.........::looks at her board::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::determines the day and time and begins having a temporal headache::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
CO: Tribble is right.  There was a transport.

Host Dano says:
#::looks at the two humans who just materialized on his ship::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: looks at Tribble ::  Tribble: What? Where?

Host Zegnid says:
# ::gets scared and swings his hammer at the nearest human::

Host Dano says:
#Zegnid:  No!  They are smart.  They can make it go.  ::points to the thing they found::

Ens_Tribble says:
CO: The transporter technology was Pakled.  It originated from just above the Earth's surface.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
OPS: Jordan that is the only way that I can think of for now is to use the gravity of the sun to return us to our own time line.

Ens_Tribble says:
CO: Sensors indicate someone transported to the Pakled ship.

Host Zegnid says:
# Dano: Sorry.... they are strong. We are weak. We are scared.

Jordan_Thraxis says:
Tribble:  From the surface?  How is that possible?

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
Tribble: You mean to tell me that the Pakleds are here too?

Host CO_Thraxis says:
Tribble: They came through with us. Locate the Pakled vessel.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
CO: This is definitely not good at all.

Jordan_Thraxis says:
CO:  We need to get to those humans ... before the timeline is affected ...

Host Zegnid says:
# ::helps up the human he knocked to the ground, failing to notice the broken finger he caused::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
OPS: Jordan I didn't know you were an ancient Earth history buff.

Ens_Tribble says:
CO: Two people transported... from an ... I believe it was called.... an airplane.

Ens_Tribble says:
::checks sensors for the Pakled ship:: CO: It's in high orbit of Earth.

Jordan_Thraxis says:
FCO:  I'm from Earth, Maria.  I did take the time to study my planet's history.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
Tribble: Use the ships library to find what type of airplane it was.

Host Dano says:
#::leads the other human over to the thing they found and points at it::  Tibbets:  Make it go.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
FCO: Bring us to within tractor range of the Pakled vessel.

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::tries to get a lock on any non-Pakled biosigns on the ship::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
OPS: Jordan I am not of Earth yet I have studied your history and have found it to be fascinating yet disturbing as well

Ens_Tribble says:
Computer: analyze scans of transport to the Pakled ship and identify the airplane from which the transport occurred.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
CO: Doing it now sir.  ::brings the Pendragon to within tractor range::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
CO: In range now sir.

Ens_Tribble says:
<Computer>   Tribble: The airplane is a B-29 Superfortress.

Host Zegnid says:
# ::stands near the humans, holding onto his hammer tightly::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
Tribble: Back then that was some type of airplane top of her line.

Host Dano says:
#::hears a warning alarm::  Zegnid:  Federation!

Host CO_Thraxis says:
*CEO*: Jose, assemble an away team and prepare to beam to the Pakled vessel.    Jordan: Beam everyone, human or Pakled, off that vessel. Have a security team meet our guests in the transporter room.

Jordan_Thraxis says:
CO:  I can't!  Their shields are up.  I can't get a lock!

Host Zegnid says:
# ::runs to the controls and hits several buttons::

Ens_Tribble says:
<Computer> Tribble: The Boeing B-29 Superfortress was a four-engine heavy bomber propeller aircraft flown by the United States Army Air Forces in World War II

Host CO_Thraxis says:
Jordan: Can we get a tractor lock on the ship?

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
Tribble: Yes she was and she was a beauty too.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
*CO*: Aye Sir

Host CO_Thraxis says:
FCO: Hail the Pakled vessel.

Jordan_Thraxis says:
CO:  I can try, but with their shields raised I doubt it.  ::tries to get a tractor lock::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::assembles a team of those close to him::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
CO: Maybe a small power surge?

Ens_Tribble says:
<Computer> Tribble: It was one of the most advanced bombers of its time, featuring innovations such as a pressurized cabin, a central fire-control system, and remote-controlled machine gun turrets.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
COM: Pakled Vessel: This is the USS Pendragon: Respond.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
FCO: Not yet. We don't know who the Pakleds beamed up. We could be playing dice with Earth's future.

Ens_Tribble says:
Computer: Thank you. That's enough.  ::tries to get a visual on the B-29.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
CO: Very true sir.  Wouldn't want to damage the time line any further.

Host Zegnid says:
# ::changes course and enters Earth's atmosphere::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
CO: Sir I am not getting through to them.  I am assuming their coms are down.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::leaves engineering with his team for transporter room one::

Host Dano says:
#::goes back to trying to convince the two humans to fix the thing::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
CO:  No joy on the tractor beam.  I simply cannot lock on.

Ens_Tribble says:
CO: Sir, they're entering Earth's atmosphere.   Should I disable them?  ::concerned::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
CO: Sir if they land on the surface.........

Host Dano says:
ACTION:  A bomber appears on the view screen.  There's writing on her nose.

Ens_Tribble says:
CO: Visual, Sir.

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::zooms in on the writing on the nose::

Host Zegnid says:
# ::begins descending faster than anticipated, struggling to maintain control::

Host Dano says:
ACTION:  The words "Enola Gay" are painted on the airplane.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
::looks at the view screen::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
CO:  We have to go after them ... ::sees the writing:: Self:  Oh no ....

Host Dano says:
ACTION:  The Enola Gay appears to be flying erratically and losing altitude.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
CO: We need to stop them.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
Tribble: No. They have humans of this time period aboard.   

Ens_Tribble says:
CO:  ::shocked:: The Enola Gay was the B-29 Superfortress bomber that dropped "Little Boy", the first atomic bomb used on Earth.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
CO: Sir I don't now but we need to do something and soon.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
Jordan: Can you tractor that airplane without destroying it?

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::reaches the transporter room and reaches across the console to contact the bridge:: *CO*: We're ready for transport.

Jordan_Thraxis says:
CO:  I have no idea.  It may be too flimsy to withstand our tractor.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
*CEO*: Change of plan, Jose. The Pakleds have their shields up, and appear to be planning to land on Earth. Take a shuttle and follow them in.

Jordan_Thraxis says:
CO:  Recommend humans only on the away team.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
Jordan: Try it, on low power.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::still reaching:: *CO*: Will do. I'll have a team prep the shuttle so it will be ready when I arrive.

Ens_Tribble says:
::wonders what the humans of the era would make of a tribble in uniform::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::Nods to his team with the new orders::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
Jordan: Agreed.  *CEO*: Jose, restrict your team to three people, all human. We have to minimize any damage to the timeline.

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::works to get a lock on the plane ... powers up tractors to lowest possible setting:: CO: One concern, Sir.  This plane is carrying a primitive nuclear device.  What happens if our tractor detonates it?

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
*CO*: Not a problem  ::dismisses half of them::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
Jordan: We'll have a lot of explaining to do to the DTI... assuming we ever get home.

Host Dano says:
ACTION:  The Enola Gay has regained altitude but has turned  about 180 degrees off course.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
CO: Assuming we get home the DTI will have a lot to say.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
CO: The Enola Gay has gained altitude but has changed course by about 180 degrees.

Host Zegnid says:
# ::begins heading for small outcropping of islands::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
CO:  Readings are showing she's 180 degrees off course ... she's regaining altitude

Host CO_Thraxis says:
Jordan: Scan the plane. Is there anyone aboard?

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
~~~Jordan: Sorry.  Didn't mean to do your job. ~~~  ::turns red::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::scans the Enola Gay:: CO:  I'm reading 10 life signs aboard ... so someone is flying it.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::takes the remaining two and leaves for the shuttle bay::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
Jordan: Hold the plane where it is. We need time to sort this out.

Jordan_Thraxis says:
CO:  Captain, I'd like to join the Away Team.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
Jordan: I need you here to advise me, Jordan. You know this world's history far better than I do.

Host Dano says:
#::watches the humans as all they do is recite their names, ranks and serial numbers::  Zegnid:  Maybe they are not smart?

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
CO: I have also studied the history as well.

Host Zegnid says:
# ::holds up his hammer, considering it carefully, then looks to Dano:: Dano: They are not smart. We have better weapons.

Jordan_Thraxis says:
CO:  The computer can do that for you.  As you said, I am familiar with the history  ... ::sees the new heading:: CO:  Sir, if this is right ... That plane is heading for Darwin, Australia!

Host Dano says:
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