Host Mike says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<begin mission>>>>>>>>>>>>>

XO_Keorn says:
::On Bridge sitting at his station reading reports::

CNS_Ez_Dey says:
::in his office, with the book "Theories of Personality" in front of him to devise a functional evaluation scheme::

CSO_Praed says:
::Is on the bridge at his station, preparing to do sensors sweeps on anything Federation in the area::

MO_Brooks says:
::Sitting at her desk in sickbay, reading over a report::

Host CO_Weaver says:
::In the Ready Room, reading up on crew evaluations' progress::

FCO_Soree says:
::Looks over shoulder:: XO: About to enter the last recorded patrol area of the Stingray. ::Glances at CSO::

CMO_Izartti says:
::in SiB, in her office, entering the last of the crew physical reports::

CSO_Praed says:
XO:  Preparing all sensor search patterns for Federation signatures.

FCO_Soree says:
CSO: Warp 5 do it for you?

XO_Keorn says:
FCO: I am uploading a search pattern for you to follow, make any changes you feel are necessary

CSO_Praed says:
::Runs fingers along console.::

CSO_Praed says:
XO:  Scans are showing nothing so far sir.

FCO_Soree says:
XO: Looks like their patrol took in several sectors.

OPS_Kenzia says:
::sits at OPS station watching power level reports::

XO_Keorn says:
*CO*  We have arrived at the last known location and are starting our search

FCO_Soree says:
CSO: Large area here... what's the fastest we can go and see give you good scans?

XO_Keorn says:
FCO: Our search pattern will follow their patrol with minor alterations to maximize sensor output

Host CO_Weaver says:
*XO*  Understood.  I'll only be a few more minutes...  ::Checks the chronometer again, and frowns...hasn't slept in a while::

MO_Brooks says:
::Scrolls down to the next page::

CSO_Praed says:
FCO:  I have several teams looking in on sensors..  standard speed should be beneficial.

XO_Keorn says:
CSO: Set sensors for fine band detection for the Warp Core signature of the Stingray

CMO_Izartti says:
::operating under strict protocols, sends a text message over to her MO, causing it to popup on her screen upon receipt: 'MO, are you finished with all of your documentation for the crew physicals?'::

CSO_Praed says:
XO:  Yes sir.  ::Adjusts the sensors to locate the warp core signature of the U.S.S. Stingray::

FCO_Soree says:
::Nods to CSO and ups Triton to warp 7::

OPS_Kenzia says:
XO: Sir I'm picking up a Starfleet distress beacon on a secure channel

FCO_Soree says:
::Looks to OPS for a heading::

XO_Keorn says:
OPS: Is it a standard repeating signal or an open comm?

CSO_Praed says:
::Tries to enhance the sensor readouts.::

CNS_Ez_Dey says:
::putting together different personality scales::

OPS_Kenzia says:
XO: A standard repeating signal, Sir. ::tries to pull up the signals location::

MO_Brooks says:
::Seeing the message appear, smiles a bit, and sends a reply: "Yes sir. I am soon to begin checking all the ship's emergency medkits."::

FCO_Soree says:
OPS: Heading?

XO_Keorn says:
OPS: Try and get an open comm to them

CMO_Izartti says:
::Nods to herself, downloads the information onto a PADD and stands up::

OPS_Kenzia says:
FCO:  One moment... ::works on the console for a moment:: The coordinates have been sent to your console 

MO_Brooks says:
::Waits for a reply, but upon receiving none, just stands from her desk and files her PADD into a drawer::

Host CO_Weaver says:
::Stacks his PADDs neatly on his desk and stands, giving his jacket a customary tug.  Walks over toward the Ready Room doors::

FCO_Soree says:
OPS: Thanks. ::begins a plot to source::

CEO_Jarek says:
:: At engineering 1 console ::

XO_Keorn says:
OPS: Is the signal a standard repeating signal or an open Comm?

CSO_Praed says:
::Tries to boost the sensors for the distress signal.::

OPS_Kenzia says:
XO: A standard repeating signal, Sir. ::tries to pull up the signals location::

FCO_Soree says:
::Attempting to get a navigational lock on the signal::

MO_Brooks says:
::Takes a PADD from a tray including the location of every Emergency Medkit, and walks out of sickbay, down the corridor::

Host CO_Weaver says:
::Waits just beyond the door, hoping that awful ensign who bellows "Captain on the bridge!" isn't on duty...takes a deep breath and steps forward, allowing the door to open::

OPS_Kenzia says:
::gets additional info on the beacon:: XO: The beacon has a level 4 restriction on it sir.

Host CO_Weaver says:
<TO_MacEnroe>  Aloud:  Captain on the Bridge!!

CEO_Jarek says:
::Increases power to sensors::

CSO_Praed says:
::Moves to attention status.::

Host CO_Weaver says:
::Cringes...::  ::Walks out onto the bridge::  All:  At ease, thank you...  ::Stands in front of his chair::

CEO_Jarek says:
::Turns to look at the CO::

XO_Keorn says:
OPS:  Put it though to my console

OPS_Kenzia says:
::notes captain enter the bridge but keeps attention focused on her console::

CSO_Praed says:
::Fingers on console, trying to determine where the buoy's location is.::

MO_Brooks says:
::Enters the turbolift:: Turbolift: Bridge.

Host CO_Weaver says:
::Looks around for the officer who seems the least occupied::  FCO:  Status?

CNS_Ez_Dey says:
::is finishing the evaluation scale:

OPS_Kenzia says:
XO: Not possible sir, restricted to Captains access only.

XO_Keorn says:
CO: We have received a distress signal

XO_Keorn says:
OPS: Understood put it though here the CO is here with me

FCO_Soree says:
CO: Sir, incoming repeating signal... and we've just entered the last part of the Stingray's patrol route.

XO_Keorn says:
::Steps back from console::

Host CO_Weaver says:
FCO:  Thank you.  ::Looks quickly to the XO, then to the OPS and back again::  XO:  What is it?

OPS_Kenzia says:
::sends the comm to the captains chair::

XO_Keorn says:
CO: Unknown sir only you can see the message

Host Mike says:
<computer console> ::flashing awaiting command input::

CEO_Jarek says:
:::Resumes his diagnostic research::

Host CO_Weaver says:
XO:  Very well...  ::Taps a few buttons on his chair arm::

FCO_Soree says:
::Triton continues parallel to Stingray's route as Soree plots a course toward the signal source::

MO_Brooks says:
::Steps out onto the bridge, taking a brief moment to glance around the bridge, then walks directly to the first access panel in the back::

CSO_Praed says:
::Tries to get an exact location of the signal source.::

CEO_Jarek says:
::Scans area for different power signals::

Host Mike says:
ACTION:  a Starfleet captain is seen on a static screen with an unclear message

XO_Keorn says:
::Moves to replicator and orders a coffee::

Host CO_Weaver says:
::Looks up as the screen blinks to life::

FCO_Soree says:
CO: Continue with... ::stops as the view screen sputters with static::

CEO_Jarek says:
OPS: Can you clear that up any

CNS_Ez_Dey says:
*XO* Sir, I finished designing an evaluation scale for the crew.

OPS_Kenzia says:
::runs the signal through a filter:: CEO: That should help...

MO_Brooks says:
::Kneels by the panel, setting her PADD down, and carefully clutches each side of the cover. Eases it off the panel with only minimal scraping sounds, and lays it on 
the deck::

XO_Keorn says:
*CNS* Understood I will be down shortly to review your findings with you

Host Mike says:
<ARIES_CO>  D....g.r........U.kn..n Ph.as.r Fi.e....C.ew D.ad....Ab.ndo.in. S.ip

CEO_Jarek says:
OPS: Boost the delta gain to 93%

CNS_Ez_Dey says:
*XO* The evaluations have yet to be done.  It's just that the questionnaires are ready.

Host CO_Weaver says:
::Squints at the viewscreen::  CEO:  Identification on the transmission source?

Host CO_Weaver says:
FCO:  How far are we from the buoy?

OPS_Kenzia says:
::taps the console:: CEO: Delta gain boosted sir.

XO_Keorn says:
*CNS* Ah, I misunderstood notify me when you have collected the responses

CEO_Jarek says:
CO: Federation, Starfleet ship signal sir

MO_Brooks says:
::Removes the medkit from its alcove, then unlatches it. Carefully removes one or two items from it at a time, until they are all piled beside her::

FCO_Soree says:
CO: About 200 km sir

CEO_Jarek says:
CO: I believe its the Aries sir

CSO_Praed says:
XO:  Sir, that's the best signal we'll be getting... I'm reading that the beacon has been damaged.

FCO_Soree says:
CO:  About an hour at this warp.

Host CO_Weaver says:
::Seems a bit surprised::  CEO:  Was the Aries supposed to be out this far?

Host CO_Weaver says:
FCO:  Current speed?

FCO_Soree says:
CO: Warp 7 sir

FCO_Soree says:
CO: About 17 minutes at 9.9

CSO_Praed says:
XO:  I'm also picking up a weapon signature on the beacon.   It's unknown to our databases.

CEO_Jarek says:
*Engineering* Realign the Matter flow injection to .735 terajoules want more power to the warp drive

Host CO_Weaver says:
FCO:  Increase to warp eight.  CSO:  Can you get a read on the type of weapon?

XO_Keorn says:
CSO: What type of energy?

CEO_Jarek says:
CO: You have your warp 9.9 sir

CSO_Praed says:
CO:  Attempting sir.  ::Attempts to enhance the readout for the weapon signature.::

CEO_Jarek says:
CO: For 19 minutes 5 seconds

FCO_Soree says:
CO: Aye warp 8, 51.36 minutes

MO_Brooks says:
::Picks up her PADD and, reading from the top of the list, ensures that each item is present::

CNS_Ez_Dey says:
:: puts the draft questionnaire on a PADD for easy distribution among the crew ::

CEO_Jarek says:
CO: Sir, I do not sense good things from the Aries sir

Host CO_Weaver says:
::Frowns slightly::  OPS:  Maintain the search for any Federation vessels.  ::Starts to pace slowly back and forth in front of the command area, hands tucked behind his back::

FCO_Soree says:
::Hears the CEO and wonders what is wrong that ship can't do the 9.9 for the maximum allowable::

Host Mike says:
ACTION:  The Triton enters a debris field causing the ship to jerk a shake

Host CO_Weaver says:
CEO:  Specific--  ::Starts a bit at the small tremor and decides to sit in his chair::

FCO_Soree says:
CO: In a debris field, deflector isn't compensating.

CNS_Ez_Dey says:
Self: Now all the sheets are mixed up!  Great.

CSO_Praed says:
::Scans the debris outside the ship.::

OPS_Kenzia says:
OPS: Aye sir ::as the ships jolts steadies herself by holding the operations console::

Host CO_Weaver says:
FCO:  How large is the field?  Clearing it soon?

CEO_Jarek says:
CO: Had multiple thought patterns then they were gone

FCO_Soree says:
::Slips the Triton pass the larger pieces.::

Host Mike says:
ACTION:  the debris field ends as quickly as it began

MO_Brooks says:
::Accidentally knocks the pile over with a clatter as she puts her hands down for balance::

CSO_Praed says:
XO:  I'm attempting to scan the debris we have encountered.

CEO_Jarek says:
CO: Recommend transporting some pieces of that debris to cargo bay for inspection

FCO_Soree says:
CO: ::sighs:: just hit the end of it sir.

XO_Keorn says:
CSO: Understood

FCO_Soree says:
::Wonders what that stuff was::

MO_Brooks says:
::Glances behind her at the bridge a second, then briskly shakes her head, and places the medkit supplies back into the kit::

Host CO_Weaver says:
CEO:  Hopefully, we'll have data from the sensor readings.  I'd hate to turn around at this point...

CNS_Ez_Dey says:
:: scribble, scribble ::

FCO_Soree says:
CEO: What's wrong with the deflector...sir?

CEO_Jarek says:
CO: Acknowledged

CSO_Praed says:
XO:  Sir, scans reveal that the material we have come across are junk parts scattered for only a few hundred kilometers..  they are Non-Federation.

CEO_Jarek says:
::Pushes a few buttons and stabilizes the deflector::

XO_Keorn says:
CSO: Can you tell who they are from and how old?

FCO_Soree says:
Mutters: Non-federation? As in big rocks?

CSO_Praed says:
XO:  I am picking up though, the same weapons signature we encountered from the buoy.

CEO_Jarek says:
FCO: Automatic operation hindered, reason unknown

Host CO_Weaver says:
::Raises a hand to his chin in thought::  CSO:  Nothing new on that, I take it...?

FCO_Soree says:
::Snorts loudly at the CEO's "explanation"::

MO_Brooks says:
::Replaces the medkit, then the cover over the hatch, and stands up before moving over to the other medkit alcove in the back of the bridge.  Quickly goes through the 
same process::

CSO_Praed says:
XO:  Checking sir.  ::Checks to see how long ago the debris field was formed.::  CO:  No sir.  I have a team working on analysis at the moment.

CEO_Jarek says:
OPS: We may have to run the deflector manually for a bit until I can check the system for problems

CNS_Ez_Dey says:
*Ast. Jeff* Come to the counselor's office, I've got some job for you.   <Ast.Jeff> *CNS* On my way.  :: goes out of his quarters ::  TL:  Deck 3.

Host CO_Weaver says:
CSO:  Thank you...top priority on that right now, Mr. Praed.

CSO_Praed says:
CO:  Yes sir.

FCO_Soree says:
CEO: What precludes us from running at maximum velocity longer than 19 minutes?

CEO_Jarek says:
FCO: Is there a "Problem" Mr. Soree?

CSO_Praed says:
::Brings up some information on what the weapons signature was composed of.::

FCO_Soree says:
CEO: ::rasps:: Not with me, sir.

XO_Keorn says:
CEO: I want you down in ME finding out why the deflector isn't working properly

CNS_Ez_Dey says:
<Ast. Jeff>  CNS:  Hello.   
Jeff: Hi. Have a seat.  You're going to help me, we'll.. well, YOU will put this questionnaire on a PADD, because I've got other things to do.   
<Ast.Jeff> CNS:  Good.  I'm on it.

XO_Keorn says:
FCO: You need a lunch break I have the Conn

CSO_Praed says:
XO:  Sir, the metal from the debris seems to be of recent technological findings.. but it seems that by the spatial decay on them that they may have been out here for 
decades.  We may be dealing with a higher technological species.

CEO_Jarek says:
FCO: We were in the process of overhauling the flow injectors when we received the distress signal and are on standby systems.  If you can assist in the delicate matter of realigning the main injectors to their proper alignment please feel free to do so

FCO_Soree says:
::Looks at the large, ugly Klingon:: XO: As you wish sir. ::stands::

XO_Keorn says:
::Moves over to FCO station and takes controls::

XO_Keorn says:
CEO: Dismissed

Host CO_Weaver says:
::Stands again, thinks much better while moving.  Looks toward the XO, then glances to the FCO::  CSO:  Exactly how advanced are we talking?  ::Moves over toward Science One::

CNS_Ez_Dey says:
:: reads while the assistant does the job ::

CEO_Jarek says:
XO: Excuse me sir !!

MO_Brooks says:
::Replaces that medkit, and quietly slips down to the front of the bridge, just between the FCO and OPS stations.  Sits down to open the hatch by the OPS station::

CSO_Praed says:
CO:  Seeing as this technology that we are seeing as the debris..  a few decades of improvement in defense could put us on the losing end of 
things.

XO_Keorn says:
::Looks to CO with unspoken question::

FCO_Soree says:
::Moves to back of bridge and leans against the bulkhead with arms crossed::

OPS_Kenzia says:
::glances at the blonde and asks mildly:: MO: What are you doing ?

CEO_Jarek says:
XO: Am I being relieved?

Host CO_Weaver says:
::Peers at the data on the panel curiously::  CSO:  ...I see.  ::Glances to Keorn::  XO:  Yes?

XO_Keorn says:
CEO: No you have been ordered to ME but you may be relieved if you don't drop your tone

Host Mike says:
ACTION:  a huge junk of metal hits the top of the saucer section dragging and scrapping making a noise heard all over the ship

CEO_Jarek says:
XO: As you wish

CSO_Praed says:
CO:  I am still having ...... trouble making head or tails out of the weapons signature.. it's unlike anything we've seen before in the Federation.

XO_Keorn says:
::Shakes himself back alert at the flight controls and dodges a few more chunks::

FCO_Soree says:
::Looks up at overhead listening to the noise::

CEO_Jarek says:
::Locks out Engineering 1and heads for the TL:: Glances at the Captain ::

Host CO_Weaver says:
::Squints at the awful noise, raising his voice against it::  XO:  Drop speed as necessary;  did we hit another debris field?

FCO_Soree says:
::Shakes head and grins at the back of the Klingon's head::

CEO_Jarek says:
::Glares at the XO::

CNS_Ez_Dey says:
Jeff: ?   
<Ast. Jeff> What's this?
Jeff: In fact I don't know.  They must be handling the situation pretty well out there... or there's a fight, or we just scratched the paint.

OPS_Kenzia says:
::glances over at the XO, then back to her console::

FCO_Soree says:
::Decides to follow XO's advice and enters turbo lift::

FCO_Soree says:
TL: Deck 10, Lounge.

MO_Brooks says:
::Glances back up to OPS and slightly adjusts her glasses in thought:: OPS: Checking the emergency medkit and its supplies--::Pauses when the scrapping noise 
causes her to cringe::

XO_Keorn says:
CO: was some stray pieces that were not part of the main field

Host CO_Weaver says:
XO:  Very well;  maintain heading.

CSO_Praed says:
::Scans the debris they just encountered::

Host CO_Weaver says:
::Looks back to the CSO's panel::  Praed:  Same thing?

OPS_Kenzia says:
MO: It's a bit distracting, I realize this must be done but could you schedule it for another time ?

FCO_Soree says:
::exits turbolift and strolls into lounge; looks around and goes to replicator::

Host Mike says:
ACTION:  the scrapping stops near the bridge then a thud

CSO_Praed says:
::Raises eye brow at the noise.::  CO:  I'm attempting to find that out now, sir.

MO_Brooks says:
OPS: Of c--::Ducks slightly at the sound, then looks up at the ceiling of the bridge almost as if it might cave in at any moment::

FCO_Soree says:
::Gets his large glass of room temperature water and finds an empty table... actually all the tables are empty::

Host CO_Weaver says:
::Knits his brow::  Self:  Can't like the sound of that...  Kenzia:  Report?

OPS_Kenzia says:
::gaze wanders to the ceiling then back down to the console as the Captain speaks::

CEO_Jarek says:
::Enters Main Engineering::

CNS_Ez_Dey says:
*XO* Excuse me sir, what is happening?  We're being tossed around and there are weird noises.

CSO_Praed says:
CO:  Sir, the debris that was scrapping the hull has lodged itself into the saucer section penetrating deck three.

XO_Keorn says:
*CNS* We went though a debris field

OPS_Kenzia says:
CO: Hull breach on deck three, sealing off affected areas with forcefields...

CNS_Ez_Dey says:
Jeff: Heard that?  It must be a close one.  <Ast.Jeff> Yeah...

MO_Brooks says:
::Shakes her head, then replaces the panel:: OPS: If you would just inform me when there is a convenient time... ::Smiles slightly, and starts to stand up::

Host CO_Weaver says:
OPS:  Evacuate the section immediately.

CEO_Jarek says:
All: I want answers, why is that Main deflector dish not automatically compensating, let's snap to it down here

FCO_Soree says:
::Sits sipping the water and looking out a view port::

XO_Keorn says:
CSO: Send word to damage control teams to bring it inside when we come to a stop

CSO_Praed says:
XO:  Yes sir.

OPS_Kenzia says:
MO: Certainly I will contact you at the earliest convenience.

CNS_Ez_Dey says:
Jeff: I think we should go see if anything has gone wrong around here.

XO_Keorn says:
CO: I suggest we stop and retrieve the object and evaluate the weapon signature

CSO_Praed says:
::Notifies the damage control teams to bring the piece of debris inside once the ship has stopped.::

Host CO_Weaver says:
::"Hmm"s thoughtfully::  CSO:  Actually, this provides an interesting opportunity...  ::Nods to the XO::  ...Once the deck is secured, we'll bring the 
debris on board for inspection.

CNS_Ez_Dey says:
::goes out of the office::  Jeff: don't forget the evaluation PADDs, they took me forever to do.

OPS_Kenzia says:
CO: Evacuation of the affected area are is in progress

Host CO_Weaver says:
XO:  Full stop.

MO_Brooks says:
::Tilts her head oddly:: OPS: Thank you.  ::Said almost as if she can't figure this person out. Mentally shrugs, and heads back around the command center toward the 
back::

XO_Keorn says:
CO: Aye Sir

XO_Keorn says:
::Stops ship::

Host Mike says:
<<<<<<<<<<pause mission>>>>>>>>>>>>>

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