U.S.S. Pendragon NCC 74125
Stardate 10809.20

Mission #417
“Looking Ahead Pt 4”
Directed by: 
Coot

Starring:
Chris as Captain Vn’dor 
Jane as OPS Smyth

Guest Starring:
Jan as aCTO Tribble

Absent:
 Cory as XO Yates
Keith as CEO Damien

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

The Borg are in their infancy and the planets they decimated have no knowledge of their existence. The Pendragon, being chased by an early version of a Borg vessel, entered a rift into the past. The chance to undo so much damage lies in front of them.

Host Coot says:
< < < < Begin Mission: Looking Ahead, Pt. IV > > > > 

ACTION: The Pendragon exits the rift into the past; sensors are having a rough go of it determining where and when they actually are.

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::standing from his chair he turns to Tribble::  aCTO: Report.

OPS_Ens_Smyth says:
::checking systems status::

Host Coot says:
SCENE: Medical reports the CNS and infant child are resting comfortably after being retrieved from their exile in this reality.

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
CO: Sir, I can't figure out the time or place.... where we are.  ::looks concerned::

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
aCTO: I was hoping you might help me answer that question.  ::turns to OPS::

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
CO: Sensors simply can't make sense of this.

Host Coot says:
SCENE: Servek is even less happy on this side of the rift than the one left behind.

OPS_Ens_Smyth says:
::checks for any Starfleet communication relays::

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
OPS: Take us to the nearest nebula, asteroid belt or space debris you have on sensors and bring us to silent running

OPS_Ens_Smyth says:
CO:  Checking now.

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
::tries to keep an eye on the view screen while trying to make sense of sensors::

OPS_Ens_Smyth says:
CO:  Trelinus III is still in sensor range.

Host Coot says:
SCENE: The viewer shows a star field nearly identical to that of the one prior to entering the rift. Everything appears to be in the same location.

OPS_Ens_Smyth says:
CO:  Captain, when I checked for communication relays there were none.  There should be at least one in sensor range, at least there was before we entered the rift.

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
CO: Sir, we seem to have shifted in time, but not space.

Host Coot says:
ACTION: Sensors are detecting two Borg vessels emerging from the rift. Both match the earlier readings of the ones seeking Quinn.

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
CO: Sensors show two Borg vessels coming from the rift.  Should I call for Red Alert?

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::sighs hearing both Smyth and Tribble report::  OPS: Okay, bring us back to Trelinus III.

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
aCTO: Negative.

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
CO: They appear to match the reading of the ships looking for Quinn. :: turns and looks at CO::

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::turns to Smyth::  OPS: Take us to the magnetic field of the polar cap and shut down all non-essential systems

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
CO: Sir, raise shields?

OPS_Ens_Smyth says:
CO:  Aye Sir.  ::maneuvers the Pendragon into position, carefully::

Host Coot says:
ACTION: The Borg vessels exit the rift completely and immediately being scanning the area.

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
CO: The Borg vessels are scanning.

OPS_Ens_Smyth says:
::begins powering down systems::

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::turns to Tribble::  aCTO: Are they showing signs of detecting us?

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
CO: Not at this time.

Host Coot says:
ACTION: The Borg scan the handful of habitable planets in the area before quickly moving on. They fail to pick up on any trace of the Pendragon.

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
CO: They're moving on.  Apparently, they didn't see us or didn't want us.

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::nods at Tribble and turns back to Smyth::  OPS: When they are out of the system, slowing bring main power back up.

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::mumbles:: Self:   We need to do something about that young boy....

OPS_Ens_Smyth says:
CO:  Aye.  ::watches the Borg on sensors::

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::is unsure how to proceed::

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
CO: Sir, we need to get a fix on the time we are in.

OPS_Ens_Smyth says:
CO:  Clear, Captain.  ::begins bring systems back on line::

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
aCTO: Scan the star field and compare to astronomical charts from our time....  Perhaps we can get a fix on WHEN we are.

Host Coot says:
ACTION: The computer calculates the approximate time to be 4,000 BCE (about 6,500 years ago).

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
CO: Sir.   You won't believe this.  We are 6,500 years in the past.

OPS_Ens_Smyth says:
::doesn't like the sound of that at all::

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
aCTO: I guess we already know how we came to be here...   now we need to figure out how to get back

Host Coot says:
ACTION: The Borg are dropping a number of rudimentary probes along the way, heading off in various directions.

OPS_Ens_Smyth says:
<Mikal>::comes to in sickbay::

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
CO: Sensors show the Borg are dropping off some probes.

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
OPS: We will have to be careful not to be picked up by one of the probes.

OPS_Ens_Smyth says:
<Mikal>::goes to check on Quinn::

OPS_Ens_Smyth says:
aCTO:  Yes.  I see them.

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
OPS: Just think of what Earth was like 6,500 years ago... ::pauses and reflects::

OPS_Ens_Smyth says:
<Mikal>::notes that Quinn is sleeping peacefully::

OPS_Ens_Smyth says:
aCTO:  I can't imagine.  And I don't want to find out.  ::grumpy::

Host Coot says:
ACTION: LRS indicate several of the probes are entering the atmospheres of habitable planets and releasing what appear to be an early version of Borg nano-probes.

OPS_Ens_Smyth says:
<Mikal>::notes that Servek is looking more severe than usual.  Tries not to catch her eye::

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
<SO Hawking>  aCTO and OPS: Well, I'd be interested in seeing it.

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
CO: Sir ::alarmed:: The Borg are releasing nanoprobes into those atmospheres.

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::turns his head:: aCTO: What?  Anyway to stop it?

OPS_Ens_Smyth says:
CO/aCTO/SO:  It's as though they are seeding the galaxy.  ::is aghast::

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
CO: Without directing the attention of the Borg to us?

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
::prepares phasers::

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
aCTO: Whatever it takes Lieutenant.

OPS_Ens_Smyth says:
CO:  Where do we start? ::notes the number of affected planets so far::

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
OPS: We need to stay out of the sensor line of the Borg.

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
aCTO: Can we successfully destroy those two Borg vessels?

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
CO: Unknown, Sir.

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
CO: Their weapons are primitive by Borg standards of our time.

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
aCTO: Well then , power up those weapons systems.  Go to Red Alert.

Host Coot says:
ACTION: The Borg probes have infected 17 planets thus far.

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
OPS: Intercept those Borg

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
CO: Aye, Sir.  ::enacts Red Alert protocols::

OPS_Ens_Smyth says:
CO:  Aye Captain!  ::sets course to pursue the Borg and engages impulse engines::

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
::figures out how to target the nanoprobes:: CO: Shall I commence firing at the probes?

OPS_Ens_Smyth says:
CO:  Breaking away from the planet now.  ::engages warp engines::

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
aCTO: Fire when ready Lieutenant

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
OPS: Can you detect any blind spots in those ships?

OPS_Ens_Smyth says:
CO:  They don't have much for aft sensors.  I think we can sneak up behind them.

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
::fires phasers targeting the nanoprobes, checks sensors::

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
CO: Their nanoprobes are cleared from that planet.  Next one?

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
OPS: Then do it.

OPS_Ens_Smyth says:
::adjusts course to do so::  CO:  Aye.

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
aCTO: Target the Borg.  Prepare an Alpha Strike on the one that appears the most menacing

Host Coot says:
ACTION: The Borg vessels continue on their path, occasionally emitting another probe as another planet pops onto sensors.

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
CO: Aye, Sir.  Preparing to fire for effect.

OPS_Ens_Smyth says:
CO:  Entering targeting range now Captain.

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::hearing OPS he turns to the aCTO only giving her "the look"::

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
CO: Targeting weapons and engines

OPS_Ens_Smyth says:
<Mikal>::blissfully unaware of what is going on as he sits in sickbay watching Quinn sleep::

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
OPS: I hope this doesn't bring a Cube down on us.

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
CO: Targets acquired, Sir.

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::suddenly thinks the greater good probably would have been to stay away and keep Quinn safe::

OPS_Ens_Smyth says:
aCTO:  Take it out in one.  ::crosses his fingers::

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
aCTO: You may fire Lieutenant

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
::fires phasers at weapons and engines of the Borg vessels::

OPS_Ens_Smyth says:
<Mikal>::frowns, sensing something unsettling from the bridge::

Host Coot says:
ACTION: The first Borg vessel did not have much in the way of shields and is quickly melted into a greenish pile of goo.

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
aCTO: Time to recharge?

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
CO: We have photon torps, Sir.

Host Coot says:
ACTION: An unknown voice comes over the monitored frequencies.... "Rowan of Three. Report."

OPS_Ens_Smyth says:
::puts the transmission on speaker::

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
CO: Phasers recharged now, Sir.

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::ignores the voice::  aCTO: Fire at the second ship.

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
::fires at a weakness in the second ship::

Host Coot says:
ACTION: The second Borg vessel has even less of a chance and failed to put up shields even though their buddies disappeared from sensors.

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
CO: That does it for the ships.  Should we go back and clear the nanoprobes from the planets' environments?

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
aCTO: Affirmative Lieutenant.

OPS_Ens_Smyth says:
<Mikal>:  *CO*:  Is everything all right up there Captain?

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
OPS: Reverse vector to all the planets visited by those Borg ships.

aCTO_LT_Tribble says:
::reconfigures phasers to target nanoprobes::

OPS_Ens_Smyth says:
CO:  Aye Captain.  ::works out a course and engages::

Host CO_Capt_Vn`dor_Phail says:
*Mikal*: I am confident when I tell you Commander...  everything is currently fine here on the bridge.

OPS_Ens_Smyth says:
<Mikal>::relaxes::