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

SO_Weaver says:
::Entering Conference Room 2::

CIV_Knote says:
::Racing down the promenade trying to remember where he is suppose to be::

Host Cmdr_Morland says:
::sitting in CR2, watching everyone file in::

CNS_Mrai says:
::entering conference room 2::

CSO_Nash says:
:: Enters Conference room 2 and takes up a seat in the front center::

CIV_Knote says:
Self: Some conference room, now where is it?

SO_Weaver says:
::Nods to the Cmdr., wondering where the Admiral is.  Has a seat beside the CSO::

CIV_Knote says:
::Takes turbolift to deck 18::

Host Cmdr_Morland says:
::drumming fingers... waiting and reading PADDs he has::

CIV_Knote says:
::Bolts out the turbo lift quickly glancing at the room numbers::

CSO_Nash says:
:: nods to the Cmdr. and waits for the others to enter::

CNS_Mrai says:
::nods to the CSO and SO, wondering about what he just read of  the SO's last psych profile, takes seat off to the side on the first row::

CIV_Knote says:
::Skids to a stop just pass Conference room #2::

Host CO_Winters says:
:: straightens his uniform and walks into Conference Room #2 ::

CIV_Knote says:
::Straightens and tugs his tan jumpsuit::

Host Cmdr_Morland says:
::looks as the CO enters...::

CIV_Knote says:
::Enters room and sheepishly enters behind Winters::

CSO_Nash says:
:: Stands as the Captain enters::

Host Cmdr_Morland says:
::raises eyebrow as he sees the person behind him:: Great... just what the Federation needs in this situation... news coverage.

Host CO_Winters says:
Morland: Mr. Knote has been made an acting ensign and has agreed not to print any sensitive material.

Host CO_Winters says:
CSO: As you were.

CSO_Nash says:
CO: Aye sir

CSO_Nash says:
:: Settles back down in his comfy chair::

CIV_Knote says:
::Nods to Winters and Morland::

CIV_Knote says:
::Sits at far end of conference table. Places PADD on the table::

Host CO_Winters says:
:: takes seat near the head of the table ::

Host Cmdr_Morland says:
All: Thank you for coming. Admiral McDowell will be along shortly, as he's still in a Situational Discussion meeting. I am to give you an overview.

XO_Keorn says:
::enters room and takes a seat::

CNS_Mrai says:
::looks around wondering where the rest of the crew is at::

Host Cmdr_Morland says:
::gives a confused frown as the XO skitters in... but shrugs it off:: All: What we have here is a possibly destructive situation that some of you have encountered before.

SO_Weaver says:
::turns his attention to Morland, waiting for the details::

Host Cmdr_Morland says:
All: Please have a look... ::walks to the main viewer and pulls up visual and data logs of the array of probes::

CSO_Nash says:
:: Sits up and pays strict attention to the mention of a destructive situation::

SO_Weaver says:
::Folds his hands and looks to the screen::

CIV_Knote says:
::Looks up::

CNS_Mrai says:
::turns his attention to the info about to be displayed::

Host CO_Winters says:
Morland: Does it begin with an O?

Host Cmdr_Morland says:
::looks confused:: CO: Excuse my baffled thoughts, sir, but I have no idea what you are talking about.

XO_Keorn says:
::looks at CO knowingly::

Host CO_Winters says:
Morland: Good. Than it isn't as bad as I thought.

CIV_Knote says:
::Looks knowingly at Winters and shudders::

CSO_Nash says:
:: Suddenly remembers what the Captain is talking about and shudders at the thought::

XO_Keorn says:
::realizes that he is not in the correct seat and moves to CO's left side::

Host Cmdr_Morland says:
::watches the crew exchange glances... gives another shrug... then returns to the viewer:: On your PADDs you should have a copy of all 17 instruments from all five probes in the last three seconds of recording.

CNS_Mrai says:
::scans the CO, XO and the CIV, mentally and feels a since of dread slightly easing up from all three::

SO_Weaver says:
::Pulls out the PADD, reexamining the information::

CIV_Knote says:
::Glances at PADD::

CSO_Nash says:
:: Examines the data and begins to develop some insights on the situation::

Host Cmdr_Morland says:
All: As you notice, there is a sharp EM increase in the last second. While we can't pinpoint a location, we can determine that it did not come from normal space.

CNS_Mrai says:
::looks down at his PADD, wondering what everybody suddenly got afraid of almost as one, all at the same time:: Self: For some reason I don't think I’m going to like this too much.

SO_Weaver says:
::Nods, wondering what he's getting at::

XO_Keorn says:
::Calls up info on 'dust' entity and compares::

CSO_Nash says:
:: Scans data and wonders where this is all going .::

Host Cmdr_Morland says:
All: Also, as the probes were fortunately traveling at warp, the subspace pulse scanning arrays were able to triangulate a large mass in the warp-fabric of subspace. We can't determine an exact idea of the mass from the data, but we know it was at some type of warp speed.

CIV_Knote says:
::Realizes this mission could last awhile::

CIV_Knote says:
::Regrets he will be leaving Karen so soon::

CSO_Nash says:
:: Gulps:: Self: Subspace here we go again.

SO_Weaver says:
::Continues nodding...then notes a familiar phrase, "large mass".  Now starts to understand what may be going on::

Host Cmdr_Morland says:
::sighs... trying to think where to go next on his limited unclassified data::

SO_Weaver says:
::Wonders what our orders will be in regards to this::

CSO_Nash says:
:: Thinks back to the mission where we were 17 million light years away from home::

Host Cmdr_Morland says:
All: Please have a look at this cross-compiled holographic reference of the surrounding spatial layers.

XO_Keorn says:
::enters security code and tries to access SF computer banks for similar readings::

Host Cmdr_Morland says:
<Computer> XO: Access denied.

CNS_Mrai says:
::Starts to pay more attention to the data can’t figure where this is going, but is paying more attention to his fellow crewmates trying to pick up on something::

Host CO_Winters says:
Morland: Does this have anything to do with the rift the Triton got caught in do you think?

CIV_Knote says:
::Looks again at the data, totally confused now::

Host Cmdr_Morland says:
CO: Possibly. It's hard to say. All the probes could auto-relay was that it was a warp-type subspace rift through which whatever destroyed them traveled.

Host Cmdr_Morland says:
::Walks to the table, presses a few inset controls, and up pops up a holo-reference map of .01 LY of the surrounding space and subspace::

CIV_Knote says:
::Mind starts to wander::

CIV_Knote says:
::Startled by the holomap::

CSO_Nash says:
:: Thinks back and remembers not to use tachyon's again. The subspace area didn't like those too well::

CNS_Mrai says:
::Hears the CO mention the Rift and shudder's::

SO_Weaver says:
::Thought he knew where this was headed, but the readings don't look familiar::

Host CO_Winters says:
Morland: Does this compare with anything that we might have seen before.

Host Cmdr_Morland says:
::sighs:: CO: I really do not know, I'm sorry sir. I imagine the Admiral may have something. Personally, I do not know.

Host Cmdr_Morland says:
All: As you can see, there was not much around. However, there was a planet within three days' of warp travel. We do not know if it was civilized, as we have not sent too many reference probes to that area near the Galactic Core. We are attempting communication.

CNS_Mrai says:
::Looks intently at the map, trying to pick up as much as he can for this one::

CIV_Knote says:
::Tries to concentrate::

Host CO_Winters says:
CSO: Make sure you get all of the pertinent information before we leave dock.

CSO_Nash says:
CO: Aye sir.

CIV_Knote says:
Self: Hmm, a planet, perhaps first contact, outstanding.

Host CO_Winters says:
Morland: Well on with the Admiral. I am sure he is taking his own time.

XO_Keorn says:
::Smiles to Winters::

CNS_Mrai says:
::Scans the CDR, telepathically and empathically:: Self: What are you hiding from us lets see shall we?

Host Cmdr_Morland says:
::hears a beep, looks down at his mini-console:: CO: Actually no sir. He's been in closed-door encrypted communications that I have no idea what part of Starfleet they go to. But I've been notified that they are complete

Host Cmdr_Morland says:
::gets a headache... then imagines an image of a big question mark surrounded by nothing::

CNS_Mrai says:
Self: A question mark that’s all I got how could he block me, ummm this guy is hiding something now, I’m sure of it.

CSO_Nash says:
:: Makes sure he gets  every detail from CDR. Morland. Sets his padd to record all the information displayed::

Host Cmdr_Morland says:
All: Excuse me... My time is up. The Admiral will be in shortly.

Host Cmdr_Morland says:
All: Do you have any more questions that I could possibly answer with my limited information?

CIV_Knote says:
::Looks around room hoping the others understood what was just said::

Host Cmdr_Morland says:
::looks around... sees slightly confused faces... wishes he knew more to say... gives a nod and then exits::

SO_Weaver says:
::Leans back in his chair, thinking::

Host CO_Winters says:
Morland: Thank you Mr. Morland.

CSO_Nash says:
:: Thinks by one of the last things that the Cmdr. said, that Intelligence may have a role in this.::

SO_Weaver says:
CSO:  I assume you'll want my assistance to log this data in the Triton's computer?

CSO_Nash says:
SO: Excellent suggestion.

SO_Weaver says:
::Manages a grin::  CSO:  Didn't think you'd mind the offer.

SO_Weaver says:
::Looks back down at his PADD::

Host RAdm_McDowell says:
::walking down the hall... somewhat dejectedly... looks as Morland walks the opposite way... he stops and exchanges "informative" glances with him::

Host RAdm_McDowell says:
::exchanges a few notes, encrypted, via the PADD with Morland... looks at it quickly... then starts walking again, mouthing a silent "thanks" to the Commander::

CSO_Nash says:
:: Wonders what SF intelligence would have to do with this. His mind begins wondering as he is transferring data:: SO: Thank you for the help. I am running some possible situations through my brain and may be inattentive of fine details. Again thank you.

SO_Weaver says:
::Still scanning the PADD::  ::Mumbles::  CSO:  My job, sir.

Host CO_Winters says:
CSO: Take every possible security precaution.

CIV_Knote says:
::Shifts uncomfortably in seat::

CSO_Nash says:
CO: Aye sir. SO: Make sure all security measures are taken to prevent any possibly harmful situations.

Host RAdm_McDowell says:
::enters the conference room slowly::

XO_Keorn says:
ALL: Admiral on deck

XO_Keorn says:
::stands::

CIV_Knote says:
::Stands::

CNS_Mrai says:
::stands::

Host CO_Winters says:
:: flexes fingers in that five fingered pyramid ::

CSO_Nash says:
:: Stands::

Host CO_Winters says:
:: stands ::

Host RAdm_McDowell says:
::raises his hand, motions for everyone to sit down::

Host CO_Winters says:
:: sits ::

CSO_Nash says:
:: Sits::

CNS_Mrai says:
::sits back down::

XO_Keorn says:
::Sits down::

CIV_Knote says:
::Resumes seat, trying for a comfortable position::

CIV_Knote says:
::Hopes he has time to meet Karen before they have to shove off::

SO_Weaver says:
::still reading, generally undisturbed::

Host RAdm_McDowell says:
::rubs lip... then his whole chin and cheeks:: All: It is no mistake that Triton is one of two Nebula class ships to get one of the only two combined sensor/tactical extension pods...

CSO_Nash says:
SO: Did you get my last?

SO_Weaver says:
::tilts his head a bit toward Nash::  CSO:  Hmmm?  ::quickly looks up at the Admiral::

CIV_Knote says:
::Raises brows::

CNS_Mrai says:
::still looking over the info trying to apply what he learned while on board Avalon as the CSO to the info hoping to figure out what’s going on::

XO_Keorn says:
McDowell: What do you mean sir?

Host RAdm_McDowell says:
::walks to the table holo-imager controls, looking at Keorn with a "you'll see" glance::

CSO_Nash says:
SO: Make sure we use all security measures on the data being sent to the Triton.

SO_Weaver says:
::softly::  CSO:  Yes, I got that.  I will, sir.

Host RAdm_McDowell says:
::taps a few controls, brings up the same map again... looks at everyone, then enhances the area around the probes::

CIV_Knote says:
::Squints at the map::

Host RAdm_McDowell says:
All: You probably did not even notice at all... I for one didn't for a long while. There was a very small increase along the theta band of the EM burst before the probes were destroyed.

CSO_Nash says:
:: Tries to find a spark of recognition from the coordinates shown::

CIV_Knote says:
::Racks memory for what the theta band means::

SO_Weaver says:
::Taps his chin, listening to the Admiral.  Happened to note that very increase before he finally looked up, wondering what it's significance is::

CIV_Knote says:
Self: ::mutters:: Should have taken those science extension courses::

Host RAdm_McDowell says:
All: Probe extrapolation in the subspace membrane shows the theta band increases were proportionate along a theorized course of the unknown detected mass.

CNS_Mrai says:
::Looks at the map with more interest, then looks down at his padd, noticed it too but almost missed it but can't remember what the theta band was or is::

CSO_Nash says:
:: Thinks about theta-band and EM based phenomena and probes and comes to a horrible realization::

SO_Weaver says:
:: Glances over at the CSO, then back at the Admiral::

XO_Keorn says:
::understands most of what is being said but isn't able to connect the dots::

Host RAdm_McDowell says:
All: After curiosity led the base operations staff here to extrapolate the course further... we found that it is heading directly here.

CIV_Knote says:
Aloud: A highway!

CIV_Knote says:
::Looks around:: All: Sorry, excuse me.  ::shrinks back into chair::

Host RAdm_McDowell says:
::looks at the CIV, raises ends of lips in a slight snicker... then returns::

Host CO_Winters says:
Adm:  For the less scientifically minded Admiral. Please just cut to the chase.

Host RAdm_McDowell says:
CO: I cannot John... ::turns to him, directly... personally:: You will need this.

Host RAdm_McDowell says:
All: Particulate sensors on the probes shows the.. whatever it was that destroyed the probes was based off the same rapid-nadion effect that is the basis for Starfleet phasers.

CNS_Mrai says:
::Pays attention as the CIV blurt out that last statement and looks at he map trying to connect all the info together::

CIV_Knote says:
::Thinks he now understands, slightly::

Host RAdm_McDowell says:
::goes to lean against the bulkhead the viewer is in... looks tired and slightly distressed::

Host RAdm_McDowell says:
CO: I spent hours looking over the data myself... I have only one conclusion.

SO_Weaver says:
::Concerned with the Admiral's unusual behavior::

Host CO_Winters says:
McDowell: This wouldn't have anything to do with a lost Starfleet vessel would it?

CSO_Nash says:
:: Is running about 5 things he has been through on the Triton at once and is beginning to get a massive headache::

Host RAdm_McDowell says:
::Looks at the Captain with a long, straight face after that question::

Host RAdm_McDowell says:
::finds his voice:: CO: She has returned...

CNS_Mrai says:
::Starts to worry a little, like it's right there in front of him he just can't see it::

Host CO_Winters says:
:: Slams fist on table :: Adm: And you are sending the Triton alone? The Scimitar herself couldn't handle that ship.

CIV_Knote says:
::With Winters' words fear fills his body::

CIV_Knote says:
::Grimaces, hoping he is wrong about what Winters is suggesting::

XO_Keorn says:
::under his breath:: Self: Opeongo!

Host RAdm_McDowell says:
::breathes in... then releases the breath slowly:: CO: I will. Like it was said in the orders, Europa may be coming soon. But she is still in repair. All the other ships are either too small or too far away. That's why I personally pushed to have Triton receive this new pod.

CIV_Knote says:
::Looks at the XO and remembers he too was on the Scimitar::

CIV_Knote says:
::The reports, those not classified, were frightening::

SO_Weaver says:
::Shoots a glance at the XO, knows he recognizes that, name, but can't place it::

Host CO_Winters says:
Adm: And what do you suggest we do?

CNS_Mrai says:
::not that it means much to him, looks up as the CO hits the table and he senses much fear and dread coming from several spots around the room::

XO_Keorn says:
::nervous twitch affects the side of Keorn’s face, Winters remembers Keorn having that on the Scimitar::

Host RAdm_McDowell says:
CO: I realize the concern. It left me speechless for a long time. That's why I am giving you the best I can get a hold of.

CSO_Nash says:
:: Is absolutely clueless but notices the Captain, XO, and Mr. Knote’s expressions and thinks:: Self: We're in a lot of trouble.

CIV_Knote says:
::Sinks even farther into his chair::

Host RAdm_McDowell says:
CO: The extrapolated course is directly heading here. For weeks we have been seeing spikes along the theta band all throughout this sector. For all I know, she may have been lurking in subspace.

CNS_Mrai says:
Self: ummm this really doesn't look good. ::quickly looks down at his  PADD and tries to bring up the history of scimitar on his PADD looking for what they’re talking about::

CIV_Knote says:
::Really wishes he had been assigned to some freighter somewhere::

SO_Weaver says:
::Realizes the situation is completely beyond him, and leans back in his chair again::

XO_Keorn says:
Adm: If it is what we fear, could it be you it is on it's way here for?

CIV_Knote says:
::Eyes widen with Keorn's remark::

CIV_Knote says:
::That may fill in the missing part of the reports that were classified::

Host RAdm_McDowell says:
XO: The thought has crossed my mind. Therefore, I will be leaving with Spitfire, under escort with station runabouts. I'll try and stay in contact.

Host CO_Winters says:
:: remembers the way silly McDowell acted before he left the Scimitar ::

SO_Weaver says:
::Sees the level of tension, but is still intrigued by the thought of the mission::

CNS_Mrai says:
::Looks down at  PADD and wonder's what’s going on as he keeps on hitting a classified section and the mumble around it doesn't give much info::

Host CO_Winters says:
Adm: Will that be all?

XO_Keorn says:
Adm: Will we be given the logs and sensor info from the Scimitar from their encounter to reference?

Host RAdm_McDowell says:
XO: It would be advisable.

Host RAdm_McDowell says:
::Looks at clock... in a quiet voice:: All: Well... I must be going. I must debrief my staff on the moveout. All I can say is good luck. The official orders will be out shortly, and Triton should be loaded and ready within the next day.

CIV_Knote says:
::Looks from Keorn to Winters, wondering how they can be so calm?::

Host CO_Winters says:
Crew: I want Triton under full security alert and battle ready within the hour. I want all departments running security and battle drills.

CSO_Nash says:
CO: Aye sir.

CIV_Knote says:
::An hour, just enough time to say goodbye to Karen::

SO_Weaver says:
::Looks to the CSO::

CNS_Mrai says:
:;Starts to feel a heightened sense of fear coming from the CIV area:: Self: What is going on here?

XO_Keorn says:
::Keorn gets twitch under control but is slightly noticeable::

Host RAdm_McDowell says:
::Nods as he turns to the door... looks at Winters and gives a slight smile of possible reassurance(?), then leaves::

Host CO_Winters says:
Crew: You will be fully briefed as soon as I have all the necessary information complied. Dismissed.

CIV_Knote says:
::Stands, stares at Winters, then nods::

SO_Weaver says:
::Stands quickly::  CSO:  Your orders, sir?

CSO_Nash says:
:: Leaves CR2 and heads back to the Triton:: SO: You're with me.

CNS_Mrai says:
::Stands and looks at the XO,CO and CIV:: CO: Sir anything I can do to help for now?

XO_Keorn says:
::Stands and moves to Winter's side:: CO: Sir I am not sure if we will be able to have more success than the Scimitar did.

SO_Weaver says:
::Scoops up his PADD and quickly catches up with the CSO::

CSO_Nash says:
:: As an afterthought:: CO: Sir all will be readied.

CIV_Knote says:
::Exits, and races to turbolift::

XO_Keorn says:
CO: What do we have that the Scimitar didn't?

CIV_Knote says:
TL: Deck 14, promenade.

Host CO_Winters says:
XO: A less powerful ship. I don't know what this new pod will do.

CIV_Knote says:
Self: She's got to be waiting....I hope.

CSO_Nash says:
:: Makes haste back to the Triton to begin preparations for something big::

XO_Keorn says:
CO: Do you feel the sense of doom over your head too?

SO_Weaver says:
::Follows closely behind the CSO::

CNS_Mrai says:
::Stands looking at the CO and the small group around him:: Self: Well better get going.  I’m sure the CO will call if needed before we start out on this mission. ::heads out and towards the Triton::

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

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