Host Miaek says:
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CTO_Farris says:
::Sitting at his console, trying to see any similarities between the times Sulek showed up:: Self: I better check to see what went on with the power flickering.

Host XO_Knight says:
::finishing up some work on PADD's and then heads to the TL::  TL: Bridge

CTO_Farris says:
*CEO* This is Farris... Have you been noticing any hardware difficulties recently that would cause the power to flicker?

TO_Havok says:
::at his own console, wondering why people say drink coffee after drinking alcohol, it sure didn't work for him::

FCO_Dane says:
 ::at flight control console watching the status indicators::

CIV_Oreck says:
::sitting at science looking at sensor logs before and after Cloaky's appearances::

CMO_Paith says:
::heads up to the bridge armed with a bit of extra equipment than her normal bridge-runs::

Host XO_Knight says:
::straightens his uniform, and takes a deep breath as the TL doors open:: FCO: Status Cmdr?

CEO_Ray says:
*CTO*: just a second. Let me check

SO_Spareless says:
::exits the TL onto the bridge, quickly glances at the bridge crew before heading to his console::

CTO_Farris says:
TO: Have you completed that program yet?

FCO_Dane says:
CO: Everything is in order sir, on course nothing unusual so far.

CTO_Farris says:
::Hears a beep:: CO: Incoming message from SB16.

CIV_Oreck says:
:;makes a face:: self: interesting.

Host XO_Knight says:
FCO: Very good Cmdr
Host XO_Knight says:
CTO: Patch it through Mr. Farris

CTO_Farris says:
CO: Aye. ::Puts the message on the viewscreen::

TO_Havok says:
::blinks:: CTO: What program?

SO_Spareless says:
::raises an eyebrow as he notices the absence of the CSO and proceeds to science 1, logging in and activating the various science interface protocols::

Host XO_Knight says:
::waits for the message to begin displaying::

Host RAdm_McDaniels says:
COMM:  Triton:  Triton, this is SB16.  RAdm McDaniels would like to address you.

CTO_Farris says:
TO: I was informed that you were working on an active tachyon-scanning program...

Host XO_Knight says:
COMM: SB 16: Go ahead Sir

CMO_Paith says:
::steps onto bridge finally... setting her equipment in an unused alcove.::

CEO_Ray says:
*CTO*: all systems report everything at peak efficiency

CIV_Oreck says:
::looks towards the viewscreen after writing a note on his PADD::

Host RAdm_McDaniels says:
ACTION:  McDaniels appears on the view screen with a grim look on his face

CTO_Farris says:
*CEO* Then do you have any idea why the power flickers occasionally?

FCO_Dane says:
::looks up to the viewscreen as the Admiral appears on it::

CTO_Farris says:
::Looks over at the view screen:: Self: This can't be good...

Host XO_Knight says:
Self: Uh oh  COMM: McDaniels: :Sir, is something wrong?

SO_Spareless says:
::makes a faint turn to face the viewscreen and listen to what Admiral McDaniels has to say::

Host RAdm_McDaniels says:
COMM:  Triton:  As most of you have noticed the Captain Weaver has left the Triton

CIV_Oreck says:
::Wonders what is going on that the Admirals is so ....grim::

Host XO_Knight says:
COMM: McDaniels: Yes sir

CEO_Ray says:
*CTO* can you be more specific?

Host RAdm_McDaniels says:
COMM:  Triton:  the report I received was that he had a personal loss

TO_Havok says:
::blinks again:: CTO: Right. ::blinks one more time:: Oh. That. ::taps the console, fingers sliding back in forth, then the program appears:: There it is.

Host XO_Knight says:
Self: So that was it COMM: McDaniels: I understand sir, How can we help?

Host RAdm_McDaniels says:
COMM:  Triton:  I've been on the comm with Starfleet Personnel all day

TO_Havok says:
CTO: Would you like me to send it to your console sir?

CTO_Farris says:
::Half paying attention to the view screen:: *CEO* When "Cloaky" appears, power always flickers for a second. I was wondering if you knew the cause.

CTO_Farris says:
TO: That would be good if you could.

Host RAdm_McDaniels says:
COMM:  Triton:  Commander Knight, you are hereby promoted to the rank of Captain, and for good this time, with all the privileges and perks

Host RAdm_McDaniels says:
COMM:  Triton:  I've also been authorized to give you command of the USS Triton, congratulations

CIV_Oreck says:
CTO, *CEO*: By 3% during his visits.

Host CO_Knight says:
Self: Huh? COMM: McDaniels: Thank you Sir...

TO_Havok says:
::grins and presses the button on the console... then looks in shock:: Self: Oh no. The delete button?

TO_Havok says:
::looks at the question on the screen, "Would you really like to delete this program?" :: Self: No. ::moves finger to no... but mistakenly hits yes:: Ahh!

Host RAdm_McDaniels says:
COMM:  Triton:  That is all SB16 out

Host CO_Knight says:
COMM: SB 16; Triton out

CEO_Ray says:
*CTO* is it just tactical systems or shipwide? I have not noticed anything major down here yet.

FCO_Dane says:
::looks back over her should giving the CO a encouraging smile and a quick thumbs up::

TO_Havok says:
::blinks:: Self: Recycle bin. ::taps a few buttons... and the program reappears::

Host CO_Knight says:
::looks around and sags to a seat:: Self: Wow

Host CO_Knight says:
ALL: Thank you very much

TO_Havok says:
::slowly, presses every button on his console... and sends a copy to the CTO's console::

CIV_Oreck says:
*CEO* on the bridge, I'm not sure about shipwide yet.

SO_Spareless says:
::looks at the new Captain and smiles a little, then turns his attention back at the work at hand, reviewing the current sensor data, saving some worthwhile notes in his shift log for further study::

CTO_Farris says:
*CEO* From what I've noticed, it's shipwide. At least power flickers up here and something causes shields to go down for a split second.

Host CO_Knight says:
::nods and smiles at the SO::

CTO_Farris says:
::Looks at his console as the program finally appears and looks over at the struggling TO:: TO: Is there something wrong, Ens?

CIV_Oreck says:
CTO: The question is where does that power go? Does it go to him and/or his ship, or nowhere?

Host CO_Knight says:
::gets up and decides to head for his RR, but who does he give the conn to?:: CTO: Mr. Farris you have the conn

CTO_Farris says:
CIV: Perhaps it's just so fast that the computer doesn't have time to compensate.

TO_Havok says:
::shrugs:: CTO: Fat fingers? ::shows him his hands... which are thin::

CMO_Paith says:
::wordlessly pulls out a medical monitor, setting it to the FCO’s condition...::

CIV_Oreck says:
::decides to go searching for an answer to his question:: CTO: Perhaps.

Host CO_Knight says:
CTO: I'll be in the...my RR.  Let me know how things progress out here

FCO_Dane says:
CMO/CO: I'm having some more visions again... of darkness... its darker than night..... ::turns around in swivel chair::

CTO_Farris says:
CO: Aye. ::Moves to the center seat:: CIV: Or perhaps it's just so momentary that the computer isn't sensitive enough to record it...

Host CO_Knight says:
CMO: Dr? Can you sense anything?

Host CO_Knight says:
CTO: Scan for any signals emanating from inside the ship.

CEO_Ray says:
Self: transphasic particles might be able to beam through, but it would have to be pretty strong signals and internal signals would detect an intruder.

CMO_Paith says:
::Pulls out a tricorder & walks to the FCO:: FCO: Attaching the monitor to you now. ::Scans her at the same time:: FCO/CO: Her brain waves are mimicking that of two brains....

TO_Havok says:
::blinks... overhearing the CO's comment:: Self: Play it cool so she doesn't sense your emotions. ::thinks about pizza... something he hasn't had since Bob Bobca made a visit to Starfleet Academy::

CTO_Farris says:
CO: I was about to do that.

CIV_Oreck says:
:;sets up a little program to keep track of shipwide power and alert him when the power drops::

CEO_Ray says:
*CTO* I'm on my way to the bridge, Ray out.

CTO_Farris says:
TO: Perhaps you should see the doctor... You're not yourself today.

Host CO_Knight says:
CMO: Two waves?

CTO_Farris says:
*CEO* Aye.

Host CO_Knight says:
CMO: Dr. Paith, would you join me in the RR please?

TO_Havok says:
::blinks:: CTO: I... fine sir. ::big grin:: Just... had a tough night. ::blinks::

FCO_Dane says:
CMO: Can you run a comparison scan to that of other former crewmembers of the second brain wave comparing it perhaps to Lt. Xander’s on file brain wave readings?

CMO_Paith says:
CO: At this point, I would guess a telepathic projection into her... ::thinks... the other idea is too crazy:: CO: Of course. FCO: Read my mind... though I wasn't about to guess at that yet...

TO_Havok says:
::listens to what he said:: CTO: I mean... I'm fine sir. I'm fine. I am fine.

Host CO_Knight says:
FCO: An excellent suggestion Cmdr...I will be in the RR for a few minutes

Host CO_Knight says:
::heads for the RR and opens the door::

CMO_Paith says:
::Follows the CO...::

CTO_Farris says:
::Runs LRS before using the new program:: *CO* Captain, Romulan escape pod in the neutral zone. Shall we intercept?

SO_Spareless says:
::glances at the conversation between the CO, CMO and FCO as the CTO has been ordered to take the bridge, he sighs a little, then brings up the secondary data-analyzer for the science sensors and takes it offline for a minute to run a routine diagnostic of it::

Host CO_Knight says:
*CTO*: Is it occupied Cmdr?

FCO_Dane says:
::turns around in chair at CTO's voice and pulls up the coords for that pod setting a course for it, anticipating::

CEO_Ray says:
::exits TL and enters the bridge::

Host CO_Knight says:
*CTO*: More importantly, how far inside the NZ?

CTO_Farris says:
*CO*: Checking. ::Runs a scan of the pod::  *CO*: Aye. Very faint. Shall we intercept?

Host CO_Knight says:
*CTO*: Set a course for intercept

CTO_Farris says:
CIV: Run the new tachyon sweep program that the TO developed. See if we're being followed.

CIV_Oreck says:
::does a check of his own on the pod, trying to find out where it's going::

CTO_Farris says:
*CO*: Aye. FCO: You heard the man... Let's go.

FCO_Dane says:
::notices coords in Rommie space, resets course to nearest Federation space::

CMO_Paith says:
::Stands inside the COs RR waiting for him to finish with orders to the bridge crew.::

FCO_Dane says:
::presses a green button and the Triton changes course::

TO_Havok says:
::listens... and doesn't like what he hears:: CTO: Sir? ::tip toes to Farris and whispers:: If we enter the Neutral Zone, without permission, even an inch. The Romulans will have the right to fire on us.

CEO_Ray says:
CTO: I have a tactical question to ask of you Mr. Farris

CTO_Farris says:
::Looks at the information:: *CO*: We'll be going into Romulan space.

Host CO_Knight says:
CMO: Dr. I'd like to speak to you about a number of things...Please have a seat

CTO_Farris says:
CEO: One second...

CTO_Farris says:
TO: Yellow alert, Ens.

FCO_Dane says:
CTO: I've actually set a course for the federation space nearest the pod Sir

CMO_Paith says:
::slides into the seat opposite his side of the desk.::

Host CO_Knight says:
*CTO*: Wait a minute Cmdr...It’s inside Rom space?  Get us to the edge of the NZ...let's do a few more scans first

CTO_Farris says:
FCO: Very good. Will we be in tractor beam or transporter range?

CTO_Farris says:
*CO*: Aye. The FCO has set a course for the nearest federation border.

CIV_Oreck says:
::decides the others have got science and tactical handled, closes science 2 and heads to Ops::

TO_Havok says:
::nods:: CTO: Sure sir. Yes sir. Right sir. ::walks back to his console and presses the green alert button, slaps hand, then presses the yellow alert button:: Hand: Stop doing that hand.

FCO_Dane says:
CTO: Unfortunately no we won't be Sir.

Host CO_Knight says:
CMO: Dr. Paith, first of all, I know I stepped on your toes by bringing Cmdr Dane back to the bridge...I need her here or I wouldn't have done that

CTO_Farris says:
Self: Just great... FCO: How far out of range will we be?

Host CO_Knight says:
*CTO*: Do not enter the NZ till we know more of what's going on...get all LRS on that sector of space

CTO_Farris says:
SO: Run a detailed scan of that pod and continue the tachyon sweep program.

CTO_Farris says:
*CO*: Aye...

CMO_Paith says:
CO: Understood, sir.

CTO_Farris says:
::Turns to the CEO:: CEO: Yes, chief? Sorry to keep you waiting.
CEO_Ray says:
CTO: no problem

FCO_Dane says:
CTO: We would need to enter the NZ by 500,000 km at the least.

CTO_Farris says:
::Sighs as he hears the FCO:: FCO: Very well...

CEO_Ray says:
CTO: what would it take if actually on the ship to be undetected?

Host CO_Knight says:
CMO: Also, I'm going to need an XO to replace me.  What qualities do you think you could bring to the position?

Host CO_Knight says:
*CTO*: Report Mr. Farris

CTO_Farris says:
*CO*: We'd have to enter the Romulan space by 500,000 Km to reach the pod. Should we take the risk or not?

CTO_Farris says:
CEO: Excuse me?

Host CO_Knight says:
*CTO*: Before we do that...work on strengthening out tractor beam...see if we can't tractor it in...If not…I’ll get back to you

Host CO_Knight says:
CMO: My apologies once again, Cmdr

CTO_Farris says:
*CO*: Aye.

CTO_Farris says:
CIV: Can you boost power to the tractors?

CTO_Farris says:
SO: What do sensors show?

CIV_Oreck says:
CTO: I will see what I can do. ::starts checking on the tractor beam::

CEO_Ray says:
CTO: hypothetically speaking... lets say someone was able to beam on the ship undetected, how could they stay undetected?

CTO_Farris says:
CEO: They would either need a personal cloaking device, which would probably require a battery pack too heavy to carry, by my estimates.

CMO_Paith says:
::Looks up at him a moment, hiding slight surprise:: CO: I know most of the crew already, in passing. I can be either quiet in the background or vocal on other issues, depending on your need. ::thinks...:: Plus prior experience from another ship... ::shrugs::

CIV_Oreck says:
::starts to try boosting power to the tractor beam::

TO_Havok says:
CTO: Space is all clear from my sensors sir.

CTO_Farris says:
TO: Hail the life pod.

CTO_Farris says:
TO: Very good.

CTO_Farris says:
CIV: Can you get enough power to tractor the pod from here?

TO_Havok says:
::thinks for a moment:: Self: Isn't that the Operations officer's job. ::looks at the empty console:: Self: Oh. ::goes to the OPS station and opens a channel to the life pod::

Host CO_Knight says:
CMO: I will take that under advisement Dr., now I'd like to ask you for your assessment of Cmdr Dane's visions as it were

TO_Havok says:
CTO: No response sir.

CEO_Ray says:
CTO: would there be a way to just fool internal sensors?

CTO_Farris says:
CEO: You could jam the sensors... but the hard part would be getting through the ship without being seen.

CIV_Oreck says:
CTO: Checking now. ::frowns and hits the console:: No, it’s too far off

CMO_Paith says:
CO: First impression was of telepathic control. Second, though I didn't say it first due to the near impossibility of it, was that there was another being in her mind... perhaps that of the late Mr. Xander.

CTO_Farris says:
CIV: Very well...

Host CO_Knight says:
CMO: That could explain the two brainwaves couldn't it?

CTO_Farris says:
TO: OK, keep trying.

Host CO_Knight says:
*CTO*: Mr. Farris, will our tractor beam work?

TO_Havok says:
::nods to the CTO... smiles slightly... and keeps trying to communicate::

CMO_Paith says:
CO: It could explain them... but not logically in a manner we've seen yet.

CTO_Farris says:
*CO*: Not from this distance, Captain. Also, we can't hail the pod.

CIV_Oreck says:
::checks the scans of the pod:: CTO: Lifesigns in pod human/Romulan male.

Host CO_Knight says:
*FCO*: How far into the NZ would we have to go to reach tractor beam effective range?

CTO_Farris says:
CIV: Are you sure about that?

FCO_Dane says:
::knowing that they could get in and out of there in mere minutes hardly long enough for anyone to notice, unless it was a trap...::

CEO_Ray says:
CTO: thank you for your help; I just remembered something we used at the Academy.

Host CO_Knight says:
CMO: Keep me informed Dr. ::smiles and stands up:: I think I better get back out there

CIV_Oreck says:
::rechecks the scans:: CTO: Yes, very sure.

CTO_Farris says:
CEO: No problem...

FCO_Dane says:
*C0*: 500,000 km sir, we are barely on our side of the border right now sir.

TO_Havok says:
::listens:: Self: Half Romulan?

CTO_Farris says:
CIV: OK... *CO*: Word is that the life sign is half human, half Romulan.

CMO_Paith says:
CO: As I should too... see if those scans on Dane brought up any new info.
CEO_Ray says:
CO: Captain, at the earliest convenience I would like for the senior officers to meet me in the briefing room.

Host CO_Knight says:
::walks out to the bridge::  CTO: Thank you Mr. Farris

Host CO_Knight says:
::smiles and nods:: CMO: Thank you Dr.

CTO_Farris says:
::Gets up and goes back to his console, ready to go to red alert::

CMO_Paith says:
CO: Indeed.. ::stands and makes her way to the door of his RR.::

Host CO_Knight says:
CEO: It will have to wait for a little while Mr. Ray

Host CO_Knight says:
CTO: Scan for any active tachyon or tetryon emissions near the pod...I don't like this...

CEO_Ray says:
CO: whenever it is convenient

CTO_Farris says:
CO: Nor do I... ::Starts running the scans::

Host CO_Knight says:
CIV: Mr. Oreck...compare the lifesigns in the pod to those of Sulek

CMO_Paith says:
::walks back to FCO’s side... and pulls the readings from the monitor onto her tricorder::

CIV_Oreck says:
::Compares the lifesigns:: CO: It's not  Sulek.

CTO_Farris says:
CO: Captain, all is normal. Only the pod on sensors.

FCO_Dane says:
CMO: As we are getting closer to the pod the images have been getting stronger, I think we'll find our answers in that pod

CTO_Farris says:
CO: If the Romulans were coming for the pod, they would have been here by now.

CTO_Farris says:
CO: Perhaps we should run in really quick, beam the occupant to the brig, and then find out what's going on.

CMO_Paith says:
FCO: Images are getting stronger...? CO: What about comparing the lifesigns to those of Mr. Xander?

Host CO_Knight says:
::sighs...it was fun while it lasted:: CTO: Red Alert, Mr. Farris

CIV_Oreck says:
::brings up scans of Xander to compare, grins hearing the doctor::

TO_Havok says:
::sends a message to the CTO's console, "Are you sure you want us to do that?" ::

CTO_Farris says:
CO: Aye. ::Hits the red alert button, bringing all weapons online::

FCO_Dane says:
CMO: They are more intense and vivid ::silently sighs, feeling another removal from duty coming on::

CIV_Oreck says:
::hits the console:: self: darn, locked out

TO_Havok says:
::shakes head as the alarms blare:: Self: There is nothing like crossing the borderline with shields up, weapons locked and loaded, and a battleship under your command.

CTO_Farris says:
::Reads the TO's message and replies with, "Yup."::

Host CO_Knight says:
CMO: I will have to get that file Cmdr. It's classified as Alpha level security

CIV_Oreck says:
CTO/CO: My guess is if she's sensing blackness and the pod isn’t answering it's Mr. Xander.

Host CO_Knight says:
FCO: Cmdr Dane...get us in and out as quickly as possible

CMO_Paith says:
FCO: I could try to dull the neural activity to the area of your brain that controls your telepathy...

Host CO_Knight says:
CIV: We're about to find out Mr. Oreck

TO_Havok says:
::sends message to the CTO's console, "Okay. I'd suggest otherwise, but... okay."::

CTO_Farris says:
::Looks over at the TO, grins, and looks back at his console as he gets weapons lined up::

FCO_Dane says:
::sets for the pod full impulse:: CO: We’re not even going to be stopping as long as the pod stays stationary, Sir.  CMO: Whatever you feel is necessary...

Host RAdm_McDaniels says:
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