Host Coot says:
Last time on the U.S.S. Pendragon . . .

Host Coot says:
The Crew encountered firsthand the wondrous capabilities of the Catullan technology. It began with a forced trip into the machine followed by a second taking. The results of these experiences allowed the remaining crew to cross the threshold of time and space.

Host Coot says:
Moving at will throughout the past, present and future, the Catullans could be anywhere, any time. Yet the disturbing side-effects have given rise to questions of whether it should be allowed to continue.

Host Coot says:
< < < < Begin Mission: Breaking Barriers, Part IV > > > > 

ACTION: The Captain, Ambassador, and Jordan reappear in the Minister's office. The Minister is nowhere to be seen however. Piled neatly in the chair behind the desk, is a fair amount of dark matter. Scans confirm it was the Minister at some point in time.

Host CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena says:
@::Ashley looks down at her feet as she reappears in the office after having revisited her past. She shakes her head for a few seconds, however, she says nothing::

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
@::disoriented::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::bemused that he is left in charge of the bridge, and can't do a thing for the time being::

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Jet says:
::sitting at her station::

Host CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena says:
@::She turns her attention to the dark matter but does not say a thing. She just taps her Combadge:: *Pendragon*: Luchena to the Pendragon.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Jet says:
CEO: Shouldn't we send out a probe for communications?

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
FCO: We have communications

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
@::feeling a strange mixture of shame and exhilaration::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
*CO*: Damien here captain

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Jet says:
CEO: I know that sir but sending a probe out would extend our range of communications wouldn't it?

Host CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena says:
@*CEO*: Jose, I would like for you to work on reconfiguring a probe that will serve as a communication hub between Starfleet Command and the Pendragon. I will need an ETA on its completion.

Host Coot says:
ACTION: Reports of odd phenomena are coming from various parts of the ship.

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
@::at Tactical, coordinating Red Alert security protocols::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
*CO*" I'll get right on it Ma'am

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
@::realizes he must find out more::

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Jet says:
::shakes head::

Host CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena says:
@CIV: I'm going to contact Starfleet Command. I assume they'll issue the Pendragon orders based on the information that has been learned here today.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
FCO: I'm stuck here on the bridge; please take care of the probe please

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
@CO:  Perhaps we should reconvene to the ship and figure out what to do from here.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Jet says:
CEO: Understood sir.

Host CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena says:
@::She does not wish to discuss what she had experienced:: CIV: I thought you made your intentions very clear. ::Her tone does not sound too happy::

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
@CO:  Temporarily Ashley.  I am coming back, but I'm curious what your officers may have discovered about this technology.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Jet says:
::goes to work on the probe to extend the range of communications so they can contact SFHQ::

Host CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena says:
@CIV: As you wish, Ambassador. ::She taps her Combadge and turns her back toward him:: *Transporter Chief*: Luchena to the Pendragon. Two to beam up.

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
@CO:  Directly to the bridge please.  ::looks distracted::

Host CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena says:
@CIV: Giving orders now, are we? ::She decides to not say anything to him at this point. She just waits for the transport::

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
@::looks at the CO curiously::

Host Coot says:
<TRC> *CO* Aye Captain.  :initiates transport::

Host Coot says:
ACTION: The Captain and Ambassador are beamed back to the Pendragon.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Jet says:
::cusses as the tool she is working with decides to shock her::

Host CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena says:
::Once she materializes onto the Bridge, she makes her way toward the command ring:: CEO: Jose. ::She smiles very briefly::

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
~~~CO:  What are you angry about Love?~~~

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
CO: Captain? Is everything all right?

Host CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena says:
CEO: Jose, I want to know what you experienced when you were placed in the machine while in the lab. ::She pauses as Mikal's voice enters her mind. She decides to ignore it:: CEO: Do you recall anything unusual?

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::looks towards the CEO::

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Jet says:
::slams the cover on the communications probe shut::

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Jet says:
CEO: Sir that probe you wanted is ready.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
CO: For me, it was like a long transport. As if I was neither here nor there. And there were some...odd remembrances as well.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
FCO: launch the probe

Host CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena says:
CEO: Would you mind if I asked what sort of remembrances?

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::casually strolls over to the tactical console::

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Jet says:
::hits the button and the probe is launched::

Host Coot says:
ACTION: Science reports the CO and AMB were the last two lifesigns from the planet. There are millions of "clumps" scattered around the planet.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
CO: Just sort of flotsam and jetsam from different times in my life. None of it made much sense

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
::looks hard at the report of "clumps"::

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
aCTO:  What is it?

Host Coot says:
ACTION: The probe is away and quickly begins setting up the relay.

Host CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena says:
::She inclines her head in understanding:: CEO: Thank you, Jose. ::She turns toward Tribble:: aCTO: Lieutenant, I would like for you to do whatever possible to increase our shield strength.

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::looks puzzled::

Host CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena says:
FCO: Has the probe been able to establish communication between the Pendragon and Starfleet Command, T'Lisha?

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Jet says:
CO: Working on it now captain.

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
CO: Aye, Captain.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Jet says:
::hands move quickly over the console::

Host CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena says:
FCO: Understood. Let me know when the probe is ready.

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::sits at a console and reads the report from Science::

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Jet says:
CO: Yes captain.

Host Coot says:
ACTION: The familiar logo of SFC appears on screen. The probe is in place.

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::shocked::

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Jet says:
Self: I'll be damned it worked.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Jet says:
CO: Ma'am it worked.

Host CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena says:
::She makes her way over to her chair and takes a seat:: CEO: Jose, I'd like for you to try and locate the Prime Minister of Catulla. I would like to have a word with her in a bit.

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
CO:  Ashley... there's no one left down there.  ::pale::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
CO: I'll do my best

Host CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena says:
::She suddenly turns her attention to Mikal:: CIV: What are you talking about?

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::takes the operations station to run the search::

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
CO:  Surface scans show no life signs.  There's biomatter but no lifesigns.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
CO: Captain, I'm not reading any life signs on the planet

Host CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena says:
CIV/CEO: Where did they go? Has there been any indication of a massive transport from the planet?

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Jet says:
CO: The ambassador is right ma'am.  I don't sense people at all.

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
CEO:  Is it the warp field effect.  Could it have taken everyone?

Host CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena says:
CIV/CEO: Or perhaps it could have caused their immediate demise. What do the theories say about Warp 10? Have there ever been any hypothetical side-effects?

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
CIV/CO: I'm reading blobs of carbon, like the one we detected in the lab. I believe they *are* the inhabitants of the planet

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
CO:  Side effects?  CEO:  That's all that's left of them?

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
CIV: I think so, but I can't be certain

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::rests his head in his hands::

Host CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena says:
Self: It looks like faith couldn't save them. ::She stands up from her chair:: CEO: Can sensors detect any chemicals or radiation on the planet that could be potentially harmful to humanoids? I know it is a long shot, but we need to be certain.

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
CEO: Let me take a look at the readings.  I think this is what Lt. Bishara and I saw signs of, when we examined the lab.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
CO: The only readings I am able to detect are that of the "warp ten" field

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::trying to accept that the Catullans may have destroyed themselves::

Host Coot says:
ACTION: Sensors detect a single lifesign on the Southern most landmass. It appeared out of nowhere.

Host CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena says:
CEO: Which is what must have caused this to occur. ::She pauses:: CEO: What of the Betazed Delegation?

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
ACTO: They are the same as what we found.....wait...CO: I'm picking up a single life sign

Host CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena says:
CEO: Can you determine what species?

Host CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena says:
CTO: Get a lock on that lifesign, Lieutenant.

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
CO: Aye.  ::gets a lock::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
CO/CIV: All Catullan so far. Still scanning

Host Coot says:
ACTION: Four more lifesigns pop up on sensors, followed by a dozen more.

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
CO: Transporting now.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
CO: More lifesigns appearing now

Host CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena says:
aCTO: Hold on for one moment. I want to see what happe...

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::looks up::

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
CO: Aye.  Holding the lifesign in transport.

Host CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena says:
::She pauses:: All: A side-effect of the Warp 10 field that has been established I assume. They can, potentially, move through all points in space and time.

Host CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena says:
CEO: Can you now detect the Prime Minister and the Delegation?

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
::releases the transport lock::

Host Coot says:
ACTION: Half of the populous has reappeared on sensors with more appearing every second.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
CO: They would in theory, occupy every point in the space time continuum at once

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
CO: Scanning

Host CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena says:
CEO: But then, technically, wouldn't their lifesigns still be present on the surface?

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
CO: I have the PM and the delegation

Host CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena says:
::She inclines her head:: CIV: Ambassador, I believe that it would be wise to have the Delegation report back to the Pendragon at this time.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
CO: There lifesigns would be there, but we would not be able to detected them. More than half the population has been restored

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
CO:  I have to talk to the Prime Minister.  How about beaming the lot of them to the conference room?  ::attempts to smile winningly::

Host Coot says:
ACTION: The remaining population has reappeared, plus an additional 50,000 Catullans.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
CO: Now their duplicates are popping up as well

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
CO: Now reading the same amount of lifesigns as they used to have there.  Plus....quite a lot more.

Host CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena says:
CIV: Against the Prime Minister's wishes? I assume that would cause some problems. However, it can be justified. ::She looks toward the crew:: aCTO: Lieutenant, lock onto the Betazed Delegation and the Prime Minister.

Host CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena says:
::She inclines her head as Jose and Tribble report::

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
Self:  Duplicates?

Host CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena says:
aCTO: How many more?

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::shudders at the possibility::

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
CO: Um.. Captain, it seems there may be more than one of each.  There are an additional 40,000 lifesigns.

Host CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena says:
::She raises an eyebrow:: CEO: Jose, has the warp field expanded around the Pendragon?

Host Coot says:
<Ens_Pettigrove> *CEO* Pettigrove to Chief Rustazh, come in please. We have a situation down here. ::repeats the message::

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
CO: I don't really know how many versions of the Prime Minister to lock on to ::looks questioningly::

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
CO:  I'll be waiting in the conference room.  Join us if you can.   ::pauses as he hears the comm::

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Jet says:
Self: Can't sense who is who.

Host CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena says:
aCTO: Transport may not be possible. I.. ::she looks toward Jose:: CEO: Who is...?

Host CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena says:
CEO: I meant the warp field that is around the planet, Jose. Is the ship exposed to it at this point in time? ::She looks toward the FCO:: FCO: T'Lisha, see if you can isolate any species beside Catullans on the planet with your sensors.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
CO: No Ma'am, we're not at warp

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::taps his commbadge::  *Ens*:  Jordan?

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
CO: However we are caught in the warp field generated by the planet

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Jet says:
CO: Will try to captain.

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::looks at the CEO sharply::  CEO:  We're in it too?

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
CIV: You bet

Host Coot says:
<Ens_Pettigrove> *CIV* Yes, this is Ens Pettigrove. To whom am I speaking? I am trying to locate the CEO.

Host CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena says:
::She inclines her head:: All: Which means that we may soon become affected. ::She pauses:: CEO: How far will we have to go to get out of it?

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::doesn't reply to the comm::  CO:  We're backwards in time.

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
::attempts to modify shields to keep effects of the warp field away from the ship::

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Jet says:
::begins to scan the surface to isolate any other races or species other than the Catullans::

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::desperately hopes he doesn't run into himself::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
CO: 200,210, Kilometers

Host CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena says:
CIV: We may not be backwards in time, Ambassador. However, please check the current charts and compare them to every point in time to be sure.

Host CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena says:
CIV: If we are back in time... then we will need to find a way to move forward...

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::pulls up the crew manifest::

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Jet says:
CO: Captain there are no others only lots of catullans.  The population seems to have doubled!

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
CO:  That I think would be a matter of faith, my Love.  ::reads it over::

Host CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena says:
::She pauses:: All: Has the Pendragon ever been here before? If not, then I find it odd that we have past crewmembers down there. However, it is a clone of Jordan...

Host CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena says:
FCO: Understood, Lieutenant.

Host CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena says:
FCO: Lieutenant, prepare to move us 201 km from the planet. Engage at full impulse on my mark.

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
CO:  The crew manifest is from ten years ago.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Jet says:
CO: Understood 201 km from the planet on your orders.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Jet says:
::imputs the commands::

Host CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena says:
CIV: Our current crew manifest? How is that possible if we are on the Intrepid Class Pendragon?

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::looks around the bridge to reassure himself he is on a Intrepid class::

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
CO:  We seem to have one foot in two different versions of time.

Host Coot says:
ACTION: The Pendragon moves out to the distance as ordered and everything returns to present time. The Crew manifest now reads current.

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
CO:  There.  We've settled back into synch with our present.

Host CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena says:
::She shakes her head:: CIV: This situation is getting much larger than the Pendragon itself.

Host CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena says:
FCO: Lieutenant, open a channel to Starfleet Command. I want the Admiral who is in charge of this mission.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
CO: Ma'am, the Catullans must be stopped. They could easily wreck havoc with the universe

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::thinks of the possibilities and smiles coldly::

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Jet says:
CO: Yes ma'am.  ::opens a channel to Starfleet Head Quarters::

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Jet says:
CO: Channel open ma'am.

Host CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena says:
CEO: I agree, Commander. We will have to destroy their machine.

Host CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena says:
FCO: Let me know when we have been connected with someone in Admirality.

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
CO:  On whose authority?

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Jet says:
FCO: Understood ma'am.

Host CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena says:
CIV: It will be on my authority if I do not receive a response from Starfleet Command. ::She turns her gaze to the viewscreen::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
CO: I beleive we have a complement of tri-cobalt explosives on board, should you decide to use them.

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::eyes widen::

Host Coot says:
<Adm_Noonan> ::beaming::  COMM: Pen: This is Admiral Noonan. How goes it out there in the deep end of the Beta Quadrant?

Host CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena says:
::She inclines her head:: CEO/aCTO: Commander, Lieutenant, work on a method that could be used to destroy the machine if necessary.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Jet says:
CO: Ma'am the Admiral is on.

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
CEO:  Can't you shut it down without demolishing it?

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
CO: Aye, Captain.  ::turns to the CEO::

Host CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena says:
COM: Noonan: Greetings, Admiral. Things are not going as well as could be expected. According to what we have discovered, the Catullans have broken the Warp 10 barrier. However, their technology seems to be creating several problems on their planet.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
CIV: And what would stop them from turning it back on?

Host Coot says:
<Adm_Noonan> ::beaming::  COMM: Pen: CO: Captain, too many hands in the cookie jar at once, eh?

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Jet says:
Self: Not to mention my head. ::still has a headache::

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
CEO:  At least it would give us some time to reason with them.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
CIV: These people are idiots. I doubt they would respond to diplomacy

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
CIV: Yes, and when that fails, there are also tri-cobalt explosives. ::smiles:

Host CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena says:
COM: Noonan: It is much more complicated than that, Admiral. I would like your permission to shut down their machine. I believe that if we allow their machine to remain active, they may cause this quadrant and others a great deal of problems.

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
CEO:  I don't think they understand the danger.  I know I certainly don't.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
CIV: Yes, and it been explained to them several times, hence my use of the word "idiots" in regards to them

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
CEO:  We can't destroy it.  It's dangerous I know, but it's also so... so powerful.

Host Coot says:
<Adm_Noonan> ::beaming::  COMM: Pen: CO: Captain, you were told to bring that technology back to Starfleet Command. Shut it down, replicate it, steal it for that matter. You have you orders. ::waves dismissingly::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
CIV: I don't think we are ready for this power yet

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
CIV/CEO: Perhaps we can throw a monkey wrench into the works.

Host CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena says:
::She shifts her gaze to Mikal for a moment, wondering if the prospect of power has gotten to him. She raises an eyebrow at the response of the Admiral:: Self: Well then...

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
ACTO: Like what?

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
CEO:  But Jose, think of the potential.

Host CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena says:
CIV: You seem to care a great deal about power, Ambassador. ::She turns toward Jose and Tribble:: CEO/aCTO: We will need to find a way to fully disable the machine.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
CIV: I can see its potential, but it's like when earth first acquired nuclear technology, it's dangerous

Host Coot says:
<Adm_Noonan> ::beaming::  COMM: Pen: CO: Captain? Do I make myself clear?

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
CEO: I took some extensive scans of it.  We should be able to find something.

Host CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena says:
COM: Noonan: Crystal, Admiral. Pendragon out. ::She waves to T'Lisha to cut the comm::

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Jet says:
::cuts the comm::

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
CEO:  It will take time to learn to contain it.  I understand.

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
::overhears the Admiral's line "Steal it" and gets an idea::

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::is hurt::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
CIV: And they have shown zero restraint so far

Host Coot says:
ACTION: Noonan's beaming smile seems to still glow from the viewscreen. It borders on unsettling.

Host CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena says:
aCTO: Work with Jose and T'Lisha to see if you can find some sort of weakness.

Host CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena says:
CIV: Mikal, why do you care so much about this technology?

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
CO:  Because it makes anything possible... nothing is lost.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Jet says:
CO: Me Ma'am?  What possible good can I do?

Host CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena says:
CIV: You can't change the past, Mikal. It is not anyone's right to do so.

Host CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena says:
FCO: You were once an engineer, T'Lisha. I am sure you have some ideas to offer as well.

Host CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena says:
All: We could go in and disable the machine. What is the source of its immediate power?

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Jet says:
CO: Yes ma'am I was an engineer but.... ok.

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
CO:  I did Ashley.  And I have done so before.  ::slowly gets to his feet::

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Jet says:
::walks over to the CEO and the ACTO::

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Jet says:
CEO/ACTO: Well where do we start?

Host CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena says:
CIV: And that wasn't within your right. ::She shakes her head::

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
CO:  You might want to consider how to stay anchored if you're taking anyone back into the heart of the field.  ::leaves the bridge::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
FCO/ACTO: We need a schematic of the lab, can you get me some detailed scans Jet?

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Jet says:
CEO: Sure I have no problem with that.

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
TL:  Deck 3.

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
CO: Disabling it may not be the answer, Ma'am.   They could start it up again once we leave.    CEO/FCO: It may be possible to transport a modified tri-cobalt device there and detonate it.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Jet says:
::works to get the detailed scans of the lab where the device is::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
ACTO; we can work on something to permanently disrupt the power source to it

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
CEO: I would rather stay out of there, if we can handle the matter from here.

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::feels cold::

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Jet says:
::closes her eyes as her head aches worse now::

Host CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena says:
aCTO: I don't want to destroy it while on the planet. I would prefer to destroy it on our ship or away from the Catullans in some way. ::She pauses:: All: Also, would disabling it cause any side-effects with the people already there now?

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::emerges on Deck 3 and slowly walks down a corridor::

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
CO: We could detonate the explosion at a time when no one was nearby.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Jet says:
::finally has the scans of the lab and brings them up on the screen for the CEO::

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::enters the Crystal Cave his thoughts full of his lost children::

Host CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena says:
aCTO: On the planet, I assume there will always be someone near the machine. Especially now since there are so many of them...

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
CO: Captain, I have some disturbing news. Some one will have to be inside the machine in order to destroy it. And. it would be a one way trip

Host CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena says:
::She raises an eyebrow:: CEO: What do you mean someone will have to be inside of it? Why?

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Jet says:
::hears the CEO and nearly faints::

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::sits at the piano::

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
CEO: That hardly seems likely.  We need to find an alternative.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Jet says:
CEO: Why can't one of the clones be inside of it for it to work?

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
FCO: Is that life any less precious?

Host CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena says:
FCO: My thoughts exactly, T'Lisha. ::She pauses:: All: Perhaps we can clone one of us to perform the deed.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Jet says:
CEO: I mean if say I got cloned, my clone could do the detonation from inside it right?

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::pours his soul into playing::

Host CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena says:
aCTO: Not if it was voluntary. ::She pauses:: aCTO: I will do it if necessary.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Jet says:
ACTO: I was taught that self sacrifice is the most honorable way to do ones duty.  Captain I will do it.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
FCO: A clone would be able to do it. ::turns to the ACTO:: There must be someone inside to access a secondary panel.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Jet says:
CEO: AS I said I would be willing to do the deed.

CIV_Amb_Luchena says:
::stops playing, stricken by a sudden sense of terror::

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
FCO: And what would prevent someone there from taking a shot at you ... or your clone?

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
FCO: Let’s hope it doesn’t come to that

Host CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena says:
All: We will have to find a way to clone ourselves then. ::She pauses:: All: Or perhaps we could have the computer create a machine that can do it from inside. There are many options.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Jet says:
ACTO: It is a calculated risk that I would just have to take.

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
FCO: I don't agree.

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
CO: That is something I would be willing to work on, Ma'am.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Jet says:
ACTO: The needs of the many out weigh the needs of the few or the one and I still live by that code.

Host CO_Capt_Yates-Luchena says:
aCTO: Then we will all work on it together.

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
CO: After all, an EMH could be created to do the deed.

FCO_Lt_Bishara_Jet says:
CO: I would be willing to work on an alternative idea.

Host Coot says:
ACTION: The warp field surrounding the planet has grown in size by 12%. It is within 1,000 km of the Pendragon.

Host Coot says:
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