Host Scooter says:
=/\=/\=/\=/\=/\= CONTINUE MISSION =/\=/\=/\=/\=/\=

CIV_Knote says:
::Standing at OPS console still reviewing options::

CEO_Keorn says:
::On Bridge at Eng station::

Host CO_Winters says:
All: Any suggestions?

CTO_Yohanson says:
::standing at Tac 1 pondering ways to destroy the dust cloud::

CIV_Knote says:
::Looks at CSO then CO:: CO: Deflector dish?

CSO_Nash says:
:: At SCI-1 trying to remember if the signal coming from the station was a carrier signal. Starts isolating carrier wave patterns and analyzing them for any wave patterns similar to the clouds signature::

CIV_Knote says:
::shrugs and keeps reading::

CIV_Knote says:
CO/CSO: What about a "sound", a frequency that might get to them?

Host CO_Winters says:
Civ: Perhaps, I would rather try to reason with them first. CSO: Try and see if you can implement that plan in case talking fails.

Host Scooter says:
ACTION: The nebulous clouds are still onto a direct course towards the respective territories

Host CO_Winters says:
Civ: Reopen the Com

CEO_Keorn says:
CO: Sir if we can find out how they communicate with each other maybe that will help us

CSO_Nash says:
CO: Sir I am attempting a carrier wave pattern search to see if we can either communicate or use it to stun the cloud

CIV_Knote says:
::Opens COMM:: CO: Comm open sir.

CTO_Yohanson says:
::wonders, what if we forced the dust to separate into tiny clusters that were spread apart::

SO_Weaver says:
::Looks at the potential for a disrupting sound wave, using the data the CSO collected about the carrier wave::

Host CO_Winters says:
Comm: Dust: I once again extend our sincere apologies for this accident. We have found a way to neutralize your species and we don't want any one else to die today.

CIV_Knote says:
CEO: When you were talking to them...did they say where they were from...what they wanted?

CSO_Nash says:
SO: Thank you. If you need feel free to use the astrometrics lab . I believe that it could help us greatly

CSO_Nash says:
:: Starts scanning the cloud for any weaknesses that might be useful if necessary::

CEO_Keorn says:
Civ: they didn't specify any point of origin

Host CO_Winters says:
CTO: Could we use the tractor beam to collect them?

Host Dust says:
COM: Triton: For over 4 million years we have existed peacefully in this dimension. Yet your forms now threaten our existence, and you yourself now do. We shall now threaten yours.

CIV_Knote says:
::Nods to CEO::

CIV_Knote says:
::Doesn't like the sound of that::

CTO_Yohanson says:
::scans the dust for tactical weakness, anything that might give us the edge in an all out confrontation::

CIV_Knote says:
::Whispers:: CO: This dimension?

Host CO_Winters says:
COM: Dust: We do not wish to harm you, but if we are forced to, we will defend ourselves. We meant you no harm, I have tried to explain that to you. And I can guarantee that if you do not want to be disturbed the federation will make sure that is how it is.

CEO_Keorn says:
CO: Sir if we could modify the tractor beam into a force field we could try and collect them but then what do we do with them

Host Dust says:
ACTION: The two nebulas, having been going separate ways, now converge back together at immense speed into a single blaze of light, brighter than a subspace tear.

CIV_Knote says:
CSO: Are they from our dimension?

SO_Weaver says:
CSO:  Sir, do you think they could be from a different dimension?

Host CO_Winters says:
:: glad the screen auto adjusts for these things ::

Host CO_Winters says:
CEO: I don't know what to do with them, that’s the problem.

SO_Weaver says:
CSO:  Maybe we could scan for a signature that may indicate as such.

CTO_Yohanson says:
CSO: Do you think they can shift dimensions?

CSO_Nash says:
:: Shields eyes as the screen brightens::

Host CO_Winters says:
Com: Dust: What dimension are you from?

CIV_Knote says:
::Looks at the mass on the screen:: CEO: Could all that fit on this ship?

CSO_Nash says:
CIV: I believe from the admission that would be a negative

CEO_Keorn says:
Civ: I don't believe it would

Host Dust says:
COM: Triton: Impossible to describe, and irrelevant to the situation. A non-linear extraluminal fracture.

CTO_Yohanson says:
::finishes tactical scan, and starts wondering about other things::

CIV_Knote says:
CSO/SO: So if they're from somewhere else wouldn't there be an indicator of some kind?

Host CO_Winters says:
Com: Dust: And why did you leave?

SO_Weaver says:
CIV:  There might be.  I am scanning now.

Host Dust says:
ACTION: The super-bright glob begins to move towards Triton, pulsating with the power of a dimensional rift

Host CO_Winters says:
CIV: Back us off.

CIV_Knote says:
::Eyes widen at the approaching dust::

CTO_Yohanson says:
::shakes head:: self: why me, why me...

CSO_Nash says:
SO: It could be a good possibility. Their form could be vastly different in their own dimension

Host CO_Winters says:
CTO: Arm weapons.

CTO_Yohanson says:
CO: aye, sir.

CIV_Knote says:
CO: Uh sure, ::slaves helm to OPS and backs Triton away::

CIV_Knote says:
::Mutters:: Self: Now I'm flying again, wish they'd make up their minds.

Host CO_Winters says:
Com: Dust: Why do you insist on retaliating?

CIV_Knote says:
::Checks warp and Impulse engine response time::

Host CO_Winters says:
CTO: Configure the tractor beam to the repulsor beam configuration.

CTO_Yohanson says:
Co:  Yes, sir.

CTO_Yohanson says:
::begins inverting the tractor beam frequency::

CEO_Keorn says:
CSO: I suggest scanning their temporal signature it may help in tuning the shields

SO_Weaver says:
CEO:  I have data on that, sir.  ::Transfers data to the CEO's panel::

CTO_Yohanson says:
::finishes tractor beam modifying::

FCO_Jarek says:
::Exits TL and heads for Helm Control::

CEO_Keorn says:
::Configures shields to best setting::

CIV_Knote says:
::Enters several escape routes at various warps::

FCO_Jarek says:
:: Takes Helm Control::

CIV_Knote says:
::Sees FCO go to helm and transfers helm control to him::

FCO_Jarek says:
CIV: Thank you Mr. Knote

CIV_Knote says:
FCO: Now backing away from that dust cloud.

CTO_Yohanson says:
::targets the rift, just in case::

FCO_Jarek says:
CO: Sorry I’m late sir

CIV_Knote says:
FCO: Have entered a variety of escape routes.

Host CO_Winters says:
FCO: Try not to let it happen again, Mr. Jarek.

Host Dust says:
COM: Triton: You interrupt a peaceful existence we have taken with your kind without cause or provocation.

FCO_Jarek says:
CIV: I've noticed, What is our status

FCO_Jarek says:
CO: Yes sir

CIV_Knote says:
FCO: All systems nominal.

CIV_Knote says:
::Checks power distribution::

FCO_Jarek says:
CIV: Aye

FCO_Jarek says:
:: Looks over helm station::

FCO_Jarek says:
Civ: You are correct Mr. Knote

CIV_Knote says:
CO: ::Whispers:: Perhaps they don't understand our concept of apologizing.

Host CO_Winters says:
Civ: Or Peace

CIV_Knote says:
::thinks of course I'm right Mr. Jarek... I can see the readouts. shakes head::

FCO_Jarek says:
Civ: Perhaps it is not an apology they are looking for

Host Dust says:
ACTION: From the rift comes forward what looks to be over three hundred very small probe-like globs, all shooting off immediately to the corners of the Federation border

CTO_Yohanson says:
Self: not good.

CIV_Knote says:
CO: This doesn't make sense...4 million years of coexistence and they get peeved over one incident?

Host CO_Winters says:
Civ: Agreed.

FCO_Jarek says:
:: Taps into Astrometrics computer for a fix on destinations of " Globs"

CIV_Knote says:
CO: There must be another agenda here.

CEO_Keorn says:
CO: Sir may I suggest we try and offer to "compensate" them someway

Host CO_Winters says:
Com: Dust: You have existed here for so long, you have to realize that something like this would happen sooner or later. Especially with expansion into your area of space. You have stayed silent for so long. If you had told us that you were here we would have avoided you.

SO_Weaver says:
CIV:  What could have been different in this instance?

CIV_Knote says:
::Looks at CEO and wonders what compensation dust would want?  A dark corner?::

FCO_Jarek says:
SO: Perhaps the Pakleds

Host Dust says:
ACTION: One of the globs shoots toward Triton and impacts it. No damage or even ship shuddering occurs. It seems to probe every computer databank on the ship.

CIV_Knote says:
SO: Perhaps something the Pakled did?

CEO_Keorn says:
CO: I am sure that they need sustenance of some sort, maybe we can offer them something

CIV_Knote says:
::Nods to FCO::

SO_Weaver says:
CO:  Sir, if we could go back to that damaged Pakled vessel we detected, maybe their is enough left of their databanks to determine exactly what they were doing inside the cloud.

FCO_Jarek says:
CO: Maybe they are unable to separate us from the Pakleds

SO_Weaver says:
CO:  If we were to find out, maybe we could reverse whatever they did?

FCO_Jarek says:
CO: They may think we are one unit

Host CO_Winters says:
FCO: In past Comm's we have stated that we are not together.

CTO_Yohanson says:
CO: Or they may hate all multi-cellular life forms.

CIV_Knote says:
::Thinks, great, now we're compared to the Pakleds::

FCO_Jarek says:
CO: Aye sir but do they believe us

Host Dust says:
ACTION: All Triton receives in response to the comm is static (radio dust. :D)

CIV_Knote says:
CTO: Good thought...are there any other forms in their dimension?

FCO_Jarek says:
CO: If they saw us as a threat on the station than we may be no better than the Pakleds to them

CIV_Knote says:
CO: Nothing but static on the Comm.

Host CO_Winters says:
:: the irony is not lost ::

CTO_Yohanson says:
CIV: maybe, the only way I see that we can find out is by going into the rift, and I'm not to keen on that idea.

CIV_Knote says:
::shudders at the thought of another rift::

Host CO_Winters says:
CSO: Can you scan the remnants of the Pakled vessel?

FCO_Jarek says:
:: Our luck with rifts is bound to run out::

CIV_Knote says:
CTO: The last time we did that we almost got killed by the natives.

CSO_Nash says:
CO: Aye sir

SO_Weaver says:
CSO:  Sir, they have been in this dimension so long, that their resonant signature indicating where they are from has faded.  I think it would be implausible to determine where they were from.

FCO_Jarek says:
Self: Maybe a one manned shuttle going into the rift::

CTO_Yohanson says:
CIV: not to nice, but, if we don't we'll get kill by the natives anyway.

CSO_Nash says:
:: Starts scanning the coordinates of the Pakled  Vessel::

CIV_Knote says:
::Gives a wirey smile to the CTO::

CTO_Yohanson says:
::returns CIVs smile::

Host CO_Winters says:
Comm: Dust: If you begin taking revenge on federation ships and outposts the federation will have no choice but to fight back, that will cause many more vessels to come to this area. Most of your species may be imprisoned. I just want to let you go back to the way you were, with the promise we will not harm you again.

CIV_Knote says:
CEO/CTO: Did we ever learn just why the Pakleds came to Elocks Station?

CTO_Yohanson says:
CIV: No, we didn't

FCO_Jarek says:
:: Looks at Mr. Knote and raises eyebrow at CO's last Comm::

CIV_Knote says:
::Prepares to open Comm with Elocks Station:: CO: Skipper should we ask the Station?

FCO_Jarek says:
CSO: Was this Nebula already charted?

CIV_Knote says:
::Leans over console to look at CSO, waiting for his input::

Host CO_Winters says:
Civ: Go ahead.

CSO_Nash says:
FCO: I did not encounter it upon initial scan of the system

FCO_Jarek says:
CSO: Scientifically I mean

Host Dust says:
COM: Triton: One event causes many. The same warning applies to your kind.

CIV_Knote says:
COM: Elocks Station: Elocks Station this is the Triton.

CSO_Nash says:
FCO: It was charted, but not as a nebula

FCO_Jarek says:
CSO: Could the composition of the Nebula have been altered?

Host Dust says:
<SB-OPS> @ COM: Triton: This is Elocks, fully operational now. Can we assist in some way?

CTO_Yohanson says:
~~~~FCO: any idea what that was about? ~~~~

CIV_Knote says:
COM: ES: Elocks, yes...what was the purpose of the Pakled visit to your station?

FCO_Jarek says:
~~~~ CTO: Elaborate ~~~~

CSO_Nash says:
FCO: It is possible. We are dealing with an intelligent entity here

Host CO_Winters says:
Com: Dust; What about if we helped you find a way to get back to your own dimension.

CTO_Yohanson says:
~~~~FCO: "One event causes many", makes any sense? ~~~~

FCO_Jarek says:
~~~~CTO: To any action there is an opposite and equal reaction ~~~~

CIV_Knote says:
::waits for Station's response::

Host Dust says:
<SB-OPS> @ COM: Triton: One moment... ::computer beeps in background:: They came on a collection assignment and repairs. Their warp coils were badly out of alignment, causing terrible subspace pollution.

CTO_Yohanson says:
~~~~FCO: Ohhhh, OK~~~~

CIV_Knote says:
CTO/CSO: Any luck on those scans of the Pakled debris?

SO_Weaver says:
CIV:  That has to be it.

CTO_Yohanson says:
CIV: not as of present, Knote.

CSO_Nash says:
CIV: None. Just  debris. Nothing useful

CIV_Knote says:
::Looks over to CEO and CSO:: ALL: Warp coils out of alignment? Isn't there a history of that causing a spatial rift?

CIV_Knote says:
COM: ES: Thank you Elocks, Triton out.

SO_Weaver says:
CIV:  In the past, there have been several cases.

CEO_Keorn says:
Civ: Yes there is a record of that

CSO_Nash says:
CIV: Yes there are many references to that

Host CO_Winters says:
Com: Dust: Are you even in the same dimension that you were a few weeks ago?

CIV_Knote says:
CSO/SO: Any record of the Pakled warp signature?

SO_Weaver says:
CSO:  Perhaps time operates on a different level in their dimension.  Could it be that though it feels as many million years to them, that they have only been here several weeks?

Host Dust says:
COM: Triton: We have maintained an extradimensional existence for over 4 million years until this past week when we were pulled into a single existence plane.

CSO_Nash says:
SO: Excellent observation.

FCO_Jarek says:
CSO: So are they saying they live in a multi dimensional plane

Host CO_Winters says:
Com: Dust: You were pulled here accidentally by the ship you destroyed. Their warp coils were badly damaged possibly causing a spacial tear.

CEO_Keorn says:
CO: Sir I believe that they could show us the signature that brought them here if they wanted to

FCO_Jarek says:
:: Interesting::

CIV_Knote says:
Aloud: So they just got here.

Host CO_Winters says:
CEO: Perhaps they would like to return.

CSO_Nash says:
FCO: Yes

CEO_Keorn says:
CO: I would if I was them

FCO_Jarek says:
CSO: And we are a forth dimension

CSO_Nash says:
FCO: For them possibly

Host CO_Winters says:
:: getting tired of standing and sits ::

FCO_Jarek says:
CSO: Maybe now the want to explore

Host CO_Winters says:
FCO: IT doesn't seem they have done much exploring.

Host Dust says:
COM: Triton: Your mobility devices have been determined to be in excellent propulsive condition, save for this single one. This indicates a planned, intentional loss of maintenance, intended to pull us to your reality.

CEO_Keorn says:
CO: Sir I believe that if we can get the sensor logs from the station they would contain the necessary readings

SO_Weaver says:
CIV:  In reference to the Pakled warp signature, it has deteriorated.  I can't pick it up.

Host CO_Winters says:
:: holy paranoid batman :: The Pakleds have a long history of bad maintenance, they are not affiliated with the Federation. The Federation has a much better maintenance record.

CEO_Keorn says:
Civ: do you still have the com open with the station?

FCO_Jarek says:
SO: Have you tried a narrow beam sensor trace

CIV_Knote says:
::Frowns at Weaver's comment::

CIV_Knote says:
::Looks down:: CEO: No, but can get them back.

CEO_Keorn says:
Civ: Please send a request for the sensor logs of the Pakled's vessel

FCO_Jarek says:
SO: Would you like some assistance

CIV_Knote says:
CEO: Aye. ::reopens Comm::

CIV_Knote says:
COM: ES: Elocks, Triton.

SO_Weaver says:
FCO:  Of course, sir.

Host Dust says:
<SB-OPS> @ COM: Triton: Elocks, go ahead.

CIV_Knote says:
COM: Elocks Station: Do you have a record of the Pakled sensor logs...and would you transmit a copy here please.

CSO_Nash says:
:: uses codes on the sensor pod to bring a better perspective on the Pakled warp trail into play::

FCO_Jarek says:
SO: Try using a narrow beam high intensity beam directed at the last known coordinates

Host Dust says:
<SB-OPS> @ COM: Triton: A few moments please... ::comm cuts::

SO_Weaver says:
FCO:  Yes, sir.  Hopefully the Station will have the sensor readings, though.  ::activates the scanner beam::

FCO_Jarek says:
CSO: We also have our Nav. Buoy's out there too

CEO_Keorn says:
FCO: Those readings would be after they had the repairs though

Host Dust says:
ACTION: All 300 or so of the globs return to the dimensional rift and enter. The rift begins to close

CSO_Nash says:
FCO: Aye. Begins uploading data from the Nav Buoys

CEO_Keorn says:
::looks confused and pleased at the same time::

SO_Weaver says:
::stunned, as the dust virtually disappears::

FCO_Jarek says:
CO: Sorry sir

Host CO_Winters says:
Com: Dust: We have offered to help.

CTO_Yohanson says:
Self: that’s it!

Host Dust says:
ACTION: The Triton's holographic viewscreen congeals into large silvery block letters: We Shall Return...

CTO_Yohanson says:
::gulp::

Host CO_Winters says:
All: Vacuum cleaners everywhere will be waiting.

CIV_Knote says:
::Looks up at screen and grimaces::

Host CO_Winters says:
FCO: Set course back to home port as soon as the dust has completely dissipated.

SO_Weaver says:
::shudders::

CIV_Knote says:
::waits for the Station's down load to begin::

CEO_Keorn says:
::looks at ship wondering how close we came to loosing it::

FCO_Jarek says:
CO: I have the coordinates of the "Globs travels locked into the Astrometric computers, If you care to know exactly where they went

Host Dust says:
ACTION: Not all of the dust returns, but a rather medium-sized cloud stays behind as the rift closes. It takes what looks to be a dormant state.

Host CO_Winters says:
Civ: Launch a warning buoy for all vessels to stay clear.

CSO_Nash says:
:: gets data from the Nav Buoys and retraces the Pakled warp signature back to the station::

CIV_Knote says:
::Points to cloud on screen:: ALL: A guard?

Host CO_Winters says:
Civ: Also transmit to the Pakleds on the loss of their vessel and tell them this area of space is off limits until further notice.

CEO_Keorn says:
::wipes brow and realizes he was sweating::

CIV_Knote says:
CO: Done sir. ::as he punches the buttons::

Host Dust says:
=/\=/\=/\=/\=/\= PAUSE MISSION =/\=/\=/\=/\=/\=

FCO_Jarek says:
:: Looks at data from the astrometric computers::

Host Dust says:
=/\=/\=/\=/\=/\= PAUSE MISSION =/\=/\=/\=/\=/\=

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